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j CWJ)ON -I?KE FLOUR in Cotton Jj I Baga. Preacut price: is 5d per 71b. Hap, -1

I LLANBEDR. I NURSING ASSOCIATION. — At a public meeting on Wednesday, it was de- oided to form a new Nursing Association for LJanbedr and district. Mrs Prys Owen was elected president, and Mrs Wood, Mrs R. Richards (Peasam), Mrs Rees Jones (Rectory), vice-presidents; Mrs Towers, treasurer; and Miss- C&ssoo Ridkards, hon. secretary. Mr D. White Phillips, FeB- tiiuog, explained the grants which will be allowed to newly-formed associations. Mrs D. H. Parry, hon. seoretary ot the Har- lech and District Nursing Association, was present, and gave the new organisation every assistance. tJpon her suggestion, it was decided to ask. th various Churches and chapels ia the. district to nominate two persons tq act on the committee.

LLANBERIS. I INQUEST. — On Friday, at the Dinorwic Quarry Hospilal. an :wqum was held on the body of Mr JohnTrevor Williams, who met with a fatal accident on the -.(tt-VHnis day. Kvi- dencc was given that Williams was a carefijl workman. 11^ fell a depth of about 25 yards, and died within a few minutes. A verdict of "alfidelltal death" was returned. PERSONAL.-Witb the opening of the Quarry [fosf-ital Nur^? Jones and Mr J. Hughes (dispenser) have returned to their dnties. This week Dr. John Roberts, liryn CJ-wyddfan, has resumed fiis duties after a briel rest at 'Llandudno. During his absence his practice was taken over by Dr. Jane:" of the Qtarry Hospital. iRY. -,Newi has been received from Milwaukee of the death of Mrs Hichard Jones, "Tyddyit Charles" as she was known in this locality. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr Griffith Kllis, Hafoty, LHnorwic, some time manager of the quarry. Mrs Jones was 67 yeard of age.

PENYGROES. I GlINKROHITi —Mr Richard Owen, Eryri House, l'dly>ani, ha; kindly ;)r^scii(etl a spaci- ous house free of rent !or the u^e of the yotintr men of :"fanWe Yale, where they can assemble during the winter to aifctiss mat-ters of general interest. UNITED SKKVICES—The chapels of the district arc considering the ones-lion of Itaving a ur it-ed preaching service during the second week in the new year. and al. o of a united singing festival the sanu, week. 1.1-CTL R"E. —Last week at Hoar Cliapel, the Bev. Arihar W. Davies, M.C., Rhyl, gave an interesting lecture.on tit' subject "With the boys from Gaza to Jerusalem." The attend- ance was good MI. Davies L- a native of the district.

LLANRUG. f LECTURE.— Last week, at the GHnmoefyn School, and at St. Gabriel's Mission Church, Cwmyglo. the Rev. A. Lewis (Rector) presid- ing. Rev. 11. A; Eyton Jones, M*A. (Dioces- an Secretary). delivered a lantern lecture on "The Health of the Empire." IN MEMORY.—Members of St, Michael's Church Have decided to place a tablet in the old Patish Church, in memory of the young men of tlte parish who fell in -the great war OBITUARY.-On Wednesday, the funeral took place of Mrs Owen, wife of Mr John M. Oívtm, Llaindelyn, whose death we re- ported httt reek. Deceased -was 34 years of age. She was a member of the C.M. Church. She leaves a widow .ud three young children to mourn liar loss. THE BAND.—The local band are rehearsing the test piece of the Anglesey Comity Eistedd- fod. They already ho'd ihe Challenge Cup, Which has to be won three, times -in succes- sion

SAD PLIGHT OF A i SOLDIER. I I HERO AT ABERG ELK SANATORIV, M I WIFE WHO HAD "CLEMMED" ) HERSELF. The previous week, Lance-Corporal George Stringer, late of the Manchester Regiment, arrived at bhe Manchester Cor- poration's Hospital at Pim Uchaf, Aber- gote., suffering from a breakdown, leaving h;,1 wife at his home at 75. (Mteat-on-atreot, CoUyhurst, Ma.jwheAkw, a nervous-wreck. Stringer was the first Manchester-born man to gain the Victoria On»s in the great war, and in a reoeo-t letter to the Press he saidSeeing that I am in a sanatorium in North Wales through the war, and not able to work, I think some- thing should be done on my behalf, "and also for my wife, who is existing on pen- sion." He is one of four brothers who joined up. Before the war he was a strong man, and had never had a day's illness. Fol- lowing his demobilisation in February iaat he went back to his work as a dyer, but ho slowly sickened, and alitor struggling along for some weeks he was oompelled to give it up. a With some emotion Mrs Stringer told* how her husband wa.s continually inquiring about the home. I kept it going on the separation allowance of 12s 6d a week and the 10s received from his employers," she added, and we were looking forward to a good time." Tliere were magnificent ornaments on the sideboard, the gifts of Manchester men and women to honour a brave man but as Mrs Stringer pointed out, "these do not bring food. Our money has gone, and I have not a peony in the world." She received £ 2 12s per week pension, but she explained that this was always mortgaged. She herself was an invalid, and had been told to take a holiday and get a few extras. How can I do it?" she asked. In many cases sympathetic interest in the hero's sad predicament has already taken practical form, including several monetary gifts. The Lord Mayor of Man- chester (Alderman Tom Fox) has also in- terested himself in the case, so that now there seems little doubt that a brighter future is in store for the unfortunate ex- soldier. Seen at the Sanatorium last week, Lance- Corporal Stringer said he was looking forward to a walk in the open-air in a day or two. He attributed his breakdown in health to the faet that he had to return 1 to work as a dyer too aoon after his re- turn from the enervating climate of Meso- potamia. It was sheer necessity that made me go to work so soon," the hero continued. "I joined up in 1914, and since then my wife has had the hardest of struggles to keep our little home together. For a time, indeed, she could not manage it. and had to live with her mother, but since she got this new home for me it has been a hard time for her. She has 'clemmed' herself to do it," said Stringer somewhat bitterly, "and now she has broken down in health alto- gether. We soon got through the bit of money I had when I left the Army. and I had to go to my old job within a few week-, of my being demobilised. "I am afraid, however, I shall never be fit for myoid work as a dyer. If I get well I think the only thing I would be able to do is some light job outside. It has done one a lot of good to hear that friends in Manchester and elsewhere are taking up my cose, and I shall only be too glad when I can return home- to my wife." Dr. Grant, the medical officer at the Abergele Sanatorium, said it was too early to say anything definite about Stringer's health. He had made very satisfactory progress, however, and he be- lieved he would continue to do so, as his complaint was not too far advanced. -1 '■

A report presented by Argentine Gov- ernment experts confixnm t-lie rumour of riah discoveries of coal at Epuyen, Pata- gonia. The coal is of superior quality and easy to work.

1 HOLYHEAD. NOTICB.-News items and advtA. will be received by our representative, Mr R. E. Roberta, at Olive Mount. Rhosyg-aer- avenue, -d should reach him not later than noon on Thursday. CHURCH SERVICES. i Week commencing December 7th. English.—Sunday 8 a.m., St. Cybi, cele- bration of Holy Communion; 11 a.m., St. Beir" and St. EBMd, Matms and ser- wan; 6 p.m., St. ESbod and St: Seanol, Evensong and-sermon. Monday: 6 p.m., St. Seirffil, Band of Hope. Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Cybi, National Savings Asm- ctatiom. Friday: 7 p.m., St. eybi, Even- song. Wehi.—Sunday: 10 a.m., St- Oybi. oaletwwtaofi of Holy Communion; 6 p.m., 1 St. Qybi, Evensong and sermon. Tuea- day 6 p.m., St. Cybi, Band of Hope. Wednesday: 7 Pnt., St. Cybi, Evensong and sermon. Doon,rators.&. Cybi: Mrs Owen Ho berts, 7, Water-street. St. Seiriol: Mrs Swan, 4. Newry Fawr. St. Elbod: Mias Hughes, 14, King's-road. EN G LIS H PRE SBYTERtAN CHAPEL.—Yesterday (T-aurcday) week a paper was read by Mr Owen Roben-ta, J.P., on "The difference Christ has made in the world." The Rev. J. Bennett Wil- liams, B.A., presided. PERSONAL.—The Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor of the Bethel Baptist chapel, who has been indisposed for some weeks, is making satisfactory progress t-owards re- covery.—Councilor John Roberts, who has been spending a few days' holiday in the Metropolis, has returned home. THE COMING TANK. — Mr Thoma Slater had an interview with Captain Rid- ley, representing t;ne General Committee of the War Savings Association, London, last week regarding the arrangements to be made to receive the tank which the Urban Council have decided to accept as a war memento. It will arrive here on Tuesday, January 6tii. THE BAPTIST MINISTRY.Mr W. T. Willianra, only son of the Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor of the Bothcd Welsh Baptist church, has decided to enter the ministry. On Sunday last the church unanimously resolved to recommend him. He will oreaeh his first, sprmon on Thurs- day night next. and will enter the North WalM University College, Bangor, early in j Ja?u?ry. ANN GRIFFITHS THE HYMNOLO- GIST.—At the weekly meeting of the. Ebenezer C M. Literary Society on Mon- day eveming a paper w" read by Miss M. Thomu, Merddyn, on Ann Griffiths." Mr John G. Hugs, Birmingham House? presided. Part in the diacusMon was taken by Councillor Wm. Jones, Mr Richard Hughes, Mr O. It. Jones, and the Uev. S. T. Hughes. BAPTIST MISSION HALL.—At Mor iah Baptist Mission HaU on Sunday a special service was held, when solos, etc., were rendered by -Miss L. J. Parry, Mr H. Hughes, Mia ReM-, Miss G. Price, Mr G. Williams, Mr W. T. Lewis, Mr P. Jones. and a choir under the leadership ot Mr H. Hughes. The.accompanist was Mr N. Williams, G.T.S.C. The devotional portion of the service was taken by Mr Rt. Jones and Mr Evan Evans. LLAINGOCH WESLEYAN MISSION. —The Rev. J. E. Tnomas occupied the pulpit on Sunday afternoon, and Mr W. Harrison in the evening. The mission choir rendered several musical items. Next Sunday, in the afternoon, the Rev. R. Roberts, Aberffraw, will preach. *> the concert on Friday evening Mr R. Beard presi ded, and the Rev. J. E. Thomae oon- i du. HYFRYDLE C.M. LITERARY SO- CIETY.—On Wednesday evociing an in- teresting debate took jdaoe as to whether art, music or poetry had the greatest ofFeot on the mind; Art was championed by Mr R. Jackson and Miss Maggie Owen; music by Mr 0. Griffith and Miss Maggie Lewis; and poetry by Councillor William Thomas and Mr W. H. Hughes. The voting resulted as follows ;-Art, 17; music, 25; poetry, 29. The Rev. R. W. Jones, M.A.. presided YOUNG PEOPLE'S FELLOWSHIP, i —In connection with the Young People's FeiSowahip a successful concert was held in the sohoo'room of the English Bapfcst Chapel. In the absence of the president (Rev. A. R. Morgan), the ahair was occu- pied by Mr T. Wheway. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss K. Evans and solos by Miss Violet Roberts, Miss L. Hughes, Mr Austin Jonos, Mr Aithur Shaw, and Mr Hugh Williams. A humor- ous sketch entitled "The Matrimonial Post' was capitaly performed by Miss Bessie Shaw, Miss Emily Shaw, Miss Richards and Mr David Evans. SEWERAGE SCHEME.—A pub'lc en- quiry was held at the Town Hall on Thursday into an application by the Urban Council for sanction to borrow £ 80<X) for the purjxises of a sewerage schcifle for the Queen's Park, Kingsiand and Waterside districts. The inquiry was conducted by Mr C. M. Cross on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Evidence was given by Mr T. R. Evans (dcrk). Dr. T. W. Clay (medical officer of health), and Mr A. Asquith (surveyor). WESLEY GUILD.—On Tuesday the members of the Guild met to do honour to two veterans of the church, Messrs F. W. Barton and Thos. Ellis., who gave an interesting account of bheir conversion and 50 years' church work. Refreshments were provided and musical itc-ms. recita- tions, etc., were rendered by Mrs Ashton, Mrs O. J. Jones, Misses Marg. Williams, Daisy Ashton. "Greta Hall, Bossy Barton. Freda Barton, Messrs F. W. Barton, W. P. Thomas, Edgar Barton. T. White and Arthur Barton. The Rev. W. 0. Luke presided. goCIAL GATHERINGS —Mrs H. V. Hughes, wife of the pastor, entertained the members of the Diagwylfa C.M. Liter- ary Society to a repast on Wednesday night. Subsequently a varied programme was sustained by Miss Humphreys, Mr John Roberts, Miss Priscilla Wilhams, and Mr E. E. Huw. The Rev. H. 1). Hughes presided.—A social gathering, fol- lowed by a dance, was iield in the Reform Restaurant on Wednesday night, the ar- rangements having been carried out by Miss Griffith, G.P O., and Miss J. Row- lands, The Emporium, they also acting as M.C.'s. Solos were rendered by Miss Rees and Mr T. Deimore. The accom- panist was Miss M. E. Coote. Refresh- ments were provided during the interval. FOOTBALL.-Our Holyhead represen- tati ve, telephoning last-night, says some- thing of a sensation has been caused here by the arrival from Liverpool of Owen Williams (popularly known as "Llwyn Onn"), who is this season a regu'ar mem- ber of the Everron Reserve football team. Ilia object was to take back with him Tom Joseph, the brilliant centre-forward of the local football team. and it is ex- pected that_Everton will give him a trial next Saturday. The news has created a sensation in football circles here. and his departure will ba a serious low to the local team as a goal getter. Young Joseph is reminiscent of Arnold Dargic a.t his best, and a bntha?t future awaits h?m. All Holyhead wish him the best of luck. BESTHEL LITERARY SOCIETY. — This week's meeting took the form of a competitive meeting on Wednesday even- ing, Mr O. It. Williams, J.P., conducting. The adjudicators were Mr W. Trevor Hughes, L T.S.C., the Rev. Edw. x ritLm- ard, Messrs R. Owen. P. O. Roberts, and T. R. Griffith. The arrangements for the gathering were carried out by Messrs S. Griffith and T. A. Griffith. The following were the prize-winners: Vocal music. Misses Lena Roberts. Maggie Lewis and Bessie Williams; instrumental music, j Misses Dolly Wi-Hianoa, An-nie C. ltoberts, and Maggie I-ewis: recitations, Miesfes Annie Jones and Gwyneth Rowlands; re- production of story, Mr Evas Janes; sketch, prize divided between Messal O. Hughes, Vulcan-street, and W. T. s, Longford-terrace. During the meeting Iti-iss M. C. Griffith, L.L.C.M., gate am or- gan recital. FREE WILL OFFERING.-The sum of £100 178 6d waa realised at a free will offering at the English Baptist Chapel on Tuesday evening, the offerings being re- ceived by the pastor, the ReV. A- iteoa Morgan, M.C., the treasurer, Mr A- Michael, and the secretary Mr H. J. Lloyd. A miscellaneous programme, ar; ranged by Miss Bessie Shaw, was gone through by Miss Oonnie Carter, Miss Katie Martin, Miss Grace Evans, Miss Violet Roberta, Misa Annie Wheway, Master Stanley Martin, Mr Austin Jones, Mr J. Williams, Mr A. Shaw, the accom- panist being Mass Oiwen Shaw. Alder- man W. D. Jones occupied the chair. Re- freshments were provided by the young men of the church, the arrangements be- ing earned out by Mrs H. P. Jones and Mrs Morris WtanMM. I OBITUARY. I MRS GRIFFITHS. I I The rema.ms of the late Mrs Griffiths, Woggao ?orcer HH!. were interred in I Maæhyfryd C?emetary on Friday, the Kcv. R. W. Jones, M.A., officiating. I MR OWEN ROBERTS. I The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr Owen Roberta, 3, Hawthorne-terrace. He had been for a large number of years in €he service of the L. anS N.W.R. Co aB boilermaker. I BANDS OF HOPE. I Bethel (B.).-Mr O. R. Williams, J.P., conducted the proceedings on Wednesday evening, when several of the children-took part. Ma-J. D. Roberts had charge of the singing, and Mr R. Urias Williams was the accompanist. Addresses were deliv- ered by Mr Edw. Pritohard, Mr Richard Gray, Mr John Ellis, Mr W. H. Morris and Mr Wm. Armenia (C.M.).On Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr D. Uoyd Wil- liams, recitations were given by Eluned Parry, Richard Owen, Bessie Thomas. Howel Owen, Nellie Thomas, Owen Robt. Owen, and solos by Miss Lena Jones, Edith Morris, and Katie Parry: The ac- companist was Miss D. Lloyd Ma-rim. In a competition on t'te modulator the ptize was -divided between Misses Elsa Jones. Lena Jones and Olwen Lloyd Williams. The programme was arranged by Miss A. C Williams, Queen's-terrace. Hyfrydi,e.-At Friday* meeting Mr Rowland Jones presided, and tbe Rev. R. W. Jones catechised the children. The following children took put: Katie Jones, Megan, Beaaie and Gladys Griffith, Lila Griffith," Annie M- Jones, Olwen Jones, Annie M. Pritchard, and Jennie Moorea. Mr John Parry conducted the singing, and -Miss S. Jones was the accompanist. Baker street (B.) Mission.—On Tuceday the meeting was presided over by Mrs Chapman. Mm O. J. Jones, Roberts-st., gave an addrees on "Hedges," and ap- plied it as a Lto--mp"n- k-sam. Ebenezer C,M.-M.r It. J. WiViams conducted the proceedings on Tuesday night, when an address was delivered by Mr David Owen. Penrhos View. The singing was under the emuluotorstrip of Mr Robert Hughes, Birmingham House. Eng&sh Presbyterian.—On Tuesday a lecture eniliUed" Saved by his Bibte, illustrated by lantern views, was glTen by Mr Tom Thotna. the lantern being letit and manipulated by the Rev. R. Morgan Jones. M.A. The Rev. J. Bernet Wil- liams, B.A., presided. Miss Stena Lydoa I was at the organ I BILLIARDS. I I On Wednesday week the match between j the c.ou Iaad the R?twxy Insti- I tmte was not concluded, one game being < I played on the following night. Churdh House. Railway lMt. B. Bradley 200 W. J. Ellis 187 E Garbirtt 142 R. L. Hushes 203 H. n. Davies 148 B. Thomas .200 A. C. Hughes 137 J. 0. Jones 200 R. P. Griffith 200 Alun Davios 147 Total :827 Total Considerable interoai was evuiceq in me return match at the Reform Club on Wednesday night, when the visitors were the Lounge team, who had been the only team to defeat the champions. The f-ooiu was crowded, among those present being the Rev Fathers O'Brien and Clarke. Details •— Reform Club. Lounge. J. McLean 200 Tom Conlan 82 Rich. Thomas 200 J(xies 199 J. BeYiA 200 J. McManus 116 Robt. Williams 200 Dwyer" U2 T. J. Edwards 192 H. J. Davies 200 992 709 I At the Railway Institute on Wednes- day night the visitors were the Church I House team. Result Railway Institute. C'huroh House. A. 1..L Wi'liams 111 H, B. Duies-" 150 Alun Davies 150 A. Jonos 98 E. M. Clarke. 99 A. C. Hughes. 150 W. E. Williams 101 B. Evans 150 R. Parry 150 J. Rowie-nds 133 611 681 Division 1. P. W. L. D. pts. Reform Club 3 2 1 0 16 Railway Institute 3 2 1 0 10 Church House 3 1 2 0 9 Lounge 3 1 2 0 7 Division 2. P. W. L. D. Pts- Church Hom 4 4 0 0 30 Reform (Yub 3 -2 0 1 15 Lounge 3 0 2 1 a Railway Institute 4 0 4 0 6

SNOWDON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Baga Present price: Is 5d per 71b. Bags.

SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE AND TEMPERANGK At a meeting of the South Carnarvonshire Temperance Association, at llwtlkeli. yeidcr- day. it was decided to urcm, the lioard of Edu- ca.on to make the teaching: of temperance ownjHilsory 1n elementary schools. It was also resolved to call a conference of all teach- ers in the district, and to press upon them the necessity of teaching temperance to child- ren.

SURPLUS ADMIRALTY I TRAWLERS. The secretary of the Mercantile. Ilarine Service Association It.-4 booh officially noti- fied by the Board of Agriculture and Fish- eries that the present arrangements for the disposal of Admiralty abeam trawlers and drifters relate onJy to ex-service fish- ermen, but that tbere is flo objection to members of the Association and ex- R. N, R. officers applying, in case it may ultimately 00 found possible to consider such appli- cations.

LEGACY FOR PORTMADOC CLUB. The late Mr Tnomas Roberts, solicitor, Portmadoc, a founder of tho o'ub, has left a legacy of E-10 to the Portmadoc Golf Club, together with i;10 for a challenge cup. Mr Roberts was an enthusiastic golfer, and wan a member of several go l fer, and wait a rneui l x-r -o f several North Wales oubs:

WELSH MARKETS. LLANGEFNI, December 4th.-Butter, 2s 3d wholesale) oggs, 5s per dozen; tittle pigs, 22 10s to FZ 5s; oats, 55s to 58s per qr. PWLUIRLI. Deeemlxr 4Ui.-Kggs, 4Ad to Sid cach. butter, as t>d per lb., pigs. 43 to in 10s ■

Lord R-eadi ng. awaking at Oxford. said tiaere was no truth in the rumour that America waa weakening, in her friendship for Britain. 1

CONWAY PETTY SESSIONS iPOSSESSION OF A DEGANWY HOUSE ORDER AGAINST A WIDOW REFUSED. TRANSFER OF A LLANDUDNO I HOTEL LICENCE. At the Conway Petty Sessions on Mon- day the oragistrates granted applications for leave to make extensive structural alterations at the Deganwy Castle Hotel and at the Station Hotet. Ltandudno Junction. Mr Johnson applied, on behalf of the proprietors of the North Western Hotet, Llandudno, for the final transfer of the licence of the hotel from Mr H. Troen to Mr S. H. Pinion. Mr J. Marks, on behalf of Mr Troen, opposed the application. He said that the Bench granted the licence to Mr Troon last January, when he must have satisfied them tibat he was a suitable person to have the licence: He and his wife were engaged as manager and manageress of the hotel at L250 a year. On the night before September 1st, Mr Edwards, one of the directors of the hoW company, at a late hour handed a cheque to Mr Treen and said that, in pursuance of instructions from Mr Cooney, the man- aging director of the company, he must ask Mr Treen to clear out at once or he would be put out. The temporary trans- fer waa made on the following Monday morning, on the unsupported application of an advocate. Mr Marks submitted that the Bench ought not to transfer the licence from Mr Treen without his consent. Mr Johnson said there was a dispute between the company and Mr Treen as to the allowance for board wages. Depift Chief Constabe Guest said he had no objection to Mr Pinion, who, he found, was a very desirable man to hold the licence. Mr Marks: As desirable as Mr Trom 7 Certainly. He was also desirable. The Bench decided to grant the trans-, fer to Mr Pinion. A DEGANWY WIDOW AND HER I HOUSE. On behalf of Mr Hugh Owen, dairy man, of Ratnbone-terracc, Degan wy, Mr J. Marks applied for an order calling upon Mrs Anne Taylor to give up possession of No. 8 m the same temnace. According to the advooatfi it was al- leged that Mrs Taylor, by tier conduct, had become an annoyance and a nuisance to the adjoining or neighbouring occupiers, and Mr Owen, who wae the owner of tne terrace, gave her notice to quit on these grounds. She paid a rent of 6s & week. Mrs Jane Jones, the applicant's daugh- ter, who, with her husband, lives with Mr Owen at No. 11, asid that Mrs Tay- lor bad become unbearable. She told the witness that at the court that day there would be three solicitors against .^er, in- cluding Lord Colwyn (laughter). In cross-examination by Mr O. B. Lowe (M N unn and Co., col-syn Bay), Mrs Jones said that Mrs Taylor had lived in be cottage aoot. twenty years. She had always been a nuisance, but had been worse lately. The old lady had lost her son in the war, and on Peace Day in July, when she saw the witness's brother and other men going to the festivities, she said, "Look at th ese men going to enjoy themselves on my. son's Wood." The witness then told her that sho, had been there too long. Mrs .Taylor was al- ways girding at the neighbours. Mfa GMce JoMtt. for eleven :-ears a next-door neighbour of the respondent's, and Mrs lirclia Davies, ber neighbour on the other side, wore called to speak ot Mrs Taylor's ways. Both. in reply to Mr Lowe, .said they had lived on good terms with t-lie old fcady uatil Peace Day. Miss Winnie Sullivan,, who lodged with Mr Hugh Owlfc for- a tiwoe. said that Mrs ( Taylor oalled her a "workhouw brat," and made other objectionable statements to her. THE "HIDDEN HAND." Mr Lowe submitted fehiat toe attempt to remove Mrs Taylor was due to a particu- larly cruet conspiracy between Mrs Jones and other neighbours, and that the appli- cant himself was not the prime mover m the matter. Mxa Taylor said she was sixty-two years Of age, and was the widow of a Manches- ter baa-rister. Before vdming to Deganwy s.ik- lived for eighteen years in Victoria Park, Manchester. Her only surviving son was killed in April, 1918. and she felt broken-hearted. Some trouble arose on- Peace Day. She asked for an extra half a pint of milk, and that started bli-e whole thing. Mrs Jane Jones said she must find another house. She had always paid her rent regularly and had been a good neigh- bour; she had no complaint to make against the two neighbours who had given evidence. She liked her Landlord, and telt mire ihe did not want her moved. She had tried to get another place but could not, not even a dog kennel. Replying to Mr Marks, the respondent said she regarded Mrs Jane Jones as the prime factor and the hidden aand in the whole business. "The deadliest enemy we have in the world at the present moment," said Mrs Taylor, "is Jane Jones." Mias Lilian Taylor. daughter of the re- spondent, said, in aDSwer. to Mr Marks, she did not think her mother had suffered mentally on account of the shock caused by the loss of her son. S'ae oouid not ac- count for the hostility of Mrs Jane Jones unlass it was jealousy because one of her brothers wished to marry the witness. After hearing further evidence, the Chairman announced tihat the magistrates did not think Mrs Taylor was an annoy- ance and a nuisance to the neighbours, and on that account they dismissed Che case. Mr Lowe asked whether the Bench would give a warning to the neighbours not to molest his client. Trte Chairman: She has her remedy. A HOUSING DIFFICULTY AT LLAN- I DUDNO. Mrs Jane Hooson, of Llandudno, applied for an order directing Mrs Thorn dale to gave up possession of a house belonging to the applicant which is in her occupation. Mr R. V. Johnson aid that Mrs Hooson was a member of the firm of Hooeon s, Limited, and the house in question was required for one of tae employees of the firm. Mrs Thorndale and her husband had been excellent tenants, but unless the firm could find a house for their employee he intended to leave them. Mr H. Hooeon, manager of firm, said the house was required for Mr G??Zter. their oboc<?aAo maker. When t-?t?y engaged Mr Giazier they promised him the House by the autumn, not antiol- pating there would be any difficulty in getting Mr and Mrs Thorndaie out by Sen. HJ. had suggested that Mr and ?rs orndale should go into apartments, and had offered to remove and store their furniture for them until they could get another house, but the offer had been re- fused- Mr Thorndaie. who appeared on bdhalf of his wife. said he was rejected in 1914 and later, and was classed as C2 in 1916, wilen he joined up. His wile received 176 6<1 a. week. out of which she paid 10a a week rent, 'having to live on the balance, with what-he could send; her. He volun- teered to go out to France, and had to thank his commanding officer for getting out in March iast. He got employment as grocer's assistant with another "firm, and did not sponge on the country. When he got the notice to quit be did his best to get another house, without result. The L>landudno Council were proposing to build twenty houses, but had not started buHding yet. He had two children. Mr Johnson said t?at GL&zie?, for whom \1uehoWJe in question WM requi, had a wife and two children, and had served four a in the Navy. J The Chairman Oo Mr Xhorodala): Yau cam stay on in bhe house; we decline to make an order. Mr Thorndaie: Very good, sir; I will leave as soon as I can get anotfier place. I BILLIARD LICENCE TRANSFERRED. I The billiard lioenoe held by Mrs E. A. j Todd, m respect of the Mona Hotel, Pen. j maenmawr, was transferred to Mr E. G. Todd. 1 I CAFE MUSIC AND DANCING I LICENCE. A temporary licence for music and danomg was granted to Memro; Hooson, I Ad., ibfondvdno, k* respect of their oatfe, in which a large room for dancing has been- constructed. The licence was wsued for fourteen days, with, tiiss condition that not more thsr sixty-four sbotdd join in the at the same time. I A RETURNED SOLDIER'S CHILDREN William Hughes, Llandudno, whose children are in the oa-re of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, appeared in answer to tine charge bhat he had got into arrear with the pay- ment of 21 a week towardistheir mainten- ance under the *order of the Carnarvon- shiore Quarter Sessions. Mr J. Marks appeared for tihe defend- ant, who was in the army when his chil- dren wem given into the custody Of thO' Homes. The case was adjourned from the last court at Llandudno, at waioh Mr Marks said he hoped somethang would be done to assist the defendant. Mr Marks now-said that a society in Llandudno, of which the secretary was Mr Ralpfn Fisher, and which had a fund for the benefit of discharged soldiers, was willing to pay half tae arrears due, provided the court would oonseto the weekly contribution being reduced to 10s. Mr Marks added that had he been consulted earliex in the proceedings lie could have brought conclu- sive proof taat at the time when Hughes waa originally ordered to pay £1 a week he was not in a position to do so. The case, on the advice of t'te clerk (Mr J. Porter), was again adjourned on the understanding that half the arrears were paid for Hughes, and that the neoessairy notices be served for an application to have the weekly payment reduced.

r CONWAY. I LIBRARY CHAIRMAN. At a meeting of the Libraries Committee on Thursday, Akier- man John Williams was appointed cnairaiaii of the committee for the ensuing year, and Mr J. vtadd«ck. vice-chairman. INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL—The Mayor of Conway (CwwCltlor Krcd J. Jone,J.V.) han been ai)p(x-ited to represent the Corporation on on the Joint Industrial Council of Local Authorities. MILITARY LEAVE THE MORf„A.—The Corporation have received notification that the military have relinquished tlwi whole area of the Morfa. excepting a portion ou which the military huts stand erected. POPULARITY OF FIU'flON.-Out of 566 books lent out of the Free Library during the past mouth- 507 were books of tiction, the etA- ers being fhj follows 24 education; 11 lines, 9 biography. -9 Welsh, and 6 theology. NEW CCUAUE. Tho Rev. Nool Wil- liams, the newly appointed curate of Con- way, wi4 enter upon: his duties next Sun- day, when he viii preach at the Eng!ish service in the morning and the Welsh service in the evening, at She Parish Churd" BILLIARD HANDICAP. — The bill. iard handicap in progress at the Liberal Club is. expected to reaoli the semifinal atage this week. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING. At Sion Congregational Chapel on Sunday, a Sunday School meeting was lie4d, under the presidency of Mr W. G. W-tiliams. The children were catechised by Mr John Roberts, Lark HIU, the young people by Mr Wm. Jones, Ivy De", and the adult members by Councillor J. P. Griffiths. THE BROTHERHOOD. An open meeting of tht. Rrotherhood was held at the Wa'sh Congregational Chapel on Sun- day, when Mr W. J. Cooke presided over a good attendance. The devotional part of the meeting was conducted by Mr J. T. Mitferd, M.C., and addresses ■ were de- livered by the Rev. S; SUM. M.C., Cohvyn Bay, and Councillor J. P. Griffiths. GIFTS TO EX-SERVICE MEN.-The members of Sion Congregational Chapel have decided to entertain their follow- members who hwe served in the Forces during the war, and to present each maa with an inscribod leather wallet. Ttii men. about 32 in number, are to be en- tertained to tea next Wednesday, at which the presentation of the wallets wiJ be made. and a concert will follow. SINGLE v. MARRIED LIFE.—At a meeting of the Carmel C.M. Chapel Lit- erary Society on Monday evening, an in- teresting debate took place on the subject of "Whether single or married life was the happiest." Mr W. R. Williams, Star Supply Stores, presided over a good at- tendance. Mr T. David Roberts. Berry- street, advocated single liife, and Mr J. D. Thomas, 34, Berry-street, supported the claims of married life. Several ladies took part in the debate and favoured married life, a view which w4* supported by an overw h o"l M overwhelming majority of the meeting. Next week the Rev. W. F. Phillip, Pen- maenmawr, is to doliver an address on the sub'ect of "The Message to Wales." SUCCESSFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLUB.—During the past year the pay- ments made to Hie Sion Congregational nienu- mad e to t:he  Sunday School nub amounted to E501 163 2d. of which 233 14s was paid out to members during the year. Thfc balance of JB468 2s 2d was distributed to the members on Wednesday, and also a sum of £1 14s to the children for good attend- ance. The following ofifcers have been re- elected for the ensuing year ;Cha.irma.r., Mr Wm Rowlands. Upper Gate-street; treasurer, Mr Wm. WhaJley, Llwyn, Cad- nant Park; hon. secretaries, Messrs A. Ivor Parry. Victoria House, H, E. Jones, Chapel-street, and W. Lloyd Hughes. Sea View-terrace. PROPOSED GILCHRIST LECTURES. At a meeting of the Library Committee on Thursday Councillor J. P. Griffiths expressed a wish that the committee would take into coi-sideratiofl the desirability of approaching the Gilchrist trustees agairt for a course Of delivered in the popular lectures such its was delivered in the town a few yews ago. Mr Griffiths men- tioned that the usual procedure was to request the Council to communicate with the Trust. A favourable view wars taken of Councillor Griffiths' suggestion, and Mr Cynwal Jones added that a good start could be initiated by applying to the Bangor University professor.9 for their assistance in giving a series of bright and popular addresses. Mr Griffiths proposed, and Mr Cynwal Jones seconded, that a fub-committce be ap- pointed to consider the entire subject as em- bracing the Gilchrist Trust and University Ex- tension IA-etijres. The following members were nominated The Chairman (Alderman John Williams), Vice-Chairman (Mr J. Maddick), Councillor J. P. Griffiths, Miss M. Jones, Messrs C. Cynwal Jones. and W. J. Cooke, the Revs. Robert Jones, Jones Williams, and A. Bayiiss. The first meeting of the sub-oemmittee to be con- vened for Thursday (to-day).

TALYBONT. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY -The weekly meeting of this itocdety WM held on Sunday evening, Mr John Owen,, Shop Newydd, presiding. Mrs Jones, Plas Arfon, read a paper on "The place of women in the church," and the following took part in the discussion: Mrs Jones, Glyndwr; Miss Evans, Sherville; Miss Ellyw Williams, Panteg; Mr R. L. Evans, Bryn Hyfryd; Mr Davies, Dolgaarog; Mr R. Owen, Ty Ucha'r Ffordd; Mr D. H. j Jones, Ty'nterfyn; Mr William Jones, Glyndwr; and Mr J. E. Hughes, Ty New- ydd.

DOLGARROG. I NEW SCHOOL. The new Junior School was opened at Dolgarrog on Mon- day. with Miss Evaiis, Betitwsyooed, as head mistress, and Miss Hughes, Trefriw, as assistant. Hie managers are Mr H. J. Jack, Rev. J. R. Jones, B. A., Bryn Awed; Rev. R. Wiftiam3, B.A., Llanbedr; Mr D. Hughes, C.C., Blaenddoi; Mr J. P. Wil- liam, and Mr W. MacmiUan, Doigarrog,

I CONWAY TOWN COUNCIL. I PROGRESS OF THE ELECTRICITY I SCHEME. RESUSCITATING THE TOWN BAND I (From Our Own Reporter). I The monthly meeting of the Conway Town Council was held yeaerday (Wed- nesday), the Mayor (Counoillor Fred J. Jones, J.P.) presiding. The attendance included Aldermen John Williams, Ed. Jones, Dr. M. J. Morgan, Councillors J. P. Griffith, William Rees, G. W. Hyde, G. H. Edwards, Robert Davies, Buckley Hadmes, W. R. Harker, J. W. Taylor and John Jones, together with the Town Clerk (Mr Hugh 'Parry), the Borough Surveyor (Mr F. A. Delamotte), the Gas Manager (Mr Nixon), and oCher officials. "COLD AND DRAUGHTY." I Mr G. H. Edwards called attention to the cold and draughty condition of the Guild HaJi. -He said he waa present at a Police Court heid in the room on Monj day when some of the magistrates went home as they could not stand the cold. Tho Surveyor explained that on Mon- day morning they had run out of coal, but later a sapply was obtained and the fires started. Mr Buckley Holmes: If it was not for the heat of our debates we should often be starved here (laughter). THE NEW GAS PLANT. I The Gas Manager reported that, con- siderable progress had been made with the installation of the new gas plant, which it was hoped would be completed in a fortnight's time THE ELECTRICITY QUESTION. I A report by Mr Price White on the progress of the electricity scheme was submitted, and according to the minutes of the Lighting Committee the Town Clerk was requested to follow up any future development that may ensue, and to call a conference of contributory autho- rities when desirable. Mr John Jones said that Conway Coun- cil had an Electric Light Order of their own. which had cost them some thou- sands of pounds- He failed to see why they should tie themselves to any big company. The present Government might go out of office to-morrow and their big electricity schemes be dropped. He pro- posed that the Surveyor- should be re- quested to go into the whole matter-and bring a report to the next meeting. Mr William Rees seconded and it was carried. A JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT. 1 A letter was read from the Station- master of Llandudno Junction acknow- ledging the receipt of the Council's letter relating to the provision of light at tho entrance to the station, and stating that the request had been complied with. I MUSSEL PURIFICATION TANKS. I The Surveyor reported that the Presi- dent of the Fisheries Board had written respecting a coir-munication he had re- ceived from the secretary of the Conway Fishermen's Association bearing on the equitable method of choosing or selecting men for the privilege of using the mussel r he Surveyor com- purification tanks. The Surveyor com- mented on the assistance which had in- variably been given the Board in making a choice from fInOng the numerous apph- cants for places at the works. Jt was atatod that the Board contem- p'a'ed adding cunsiderably. to the facili- ties which might shortly be enjoyed by a muab, larger number of fishermen. 'EX-SF.RV" -MFN'S COMPLAINT. I A letter from the secretary at tne local btanch of Demobilised Soldiers and Sail- ors was road, in which he complained of granting employment to anyone by the Council without first of all advortiiii-ig the vacancies, in order that members of his branch association might have an oppor- tunity of competing for the various posts. He spec-ia.'I v referred to the appointment of Mrs Osborne Hug-bes as Castle-keeper. No action was taken in the matter. THE TOWN BAND. I A committee, consisting of the Mayor. Councillors J. P. Griffith, G. W. Hyde and John Jones, was appointed to con- sider ways ami means of resuscitating the town band. Councillor J. Jones had ex- pressed has readiness to set the band go- ing again if Mr David Williams found it inconvenient to devote time to the work. HUTS, ON THE MORFA. I As a result of the recent sales of the military huts on the Morfa, the Town Clerk reported that several buyers had applied for permion to leave the huts in their present position. The Estates Committee recommended that permission be granted for a period of three months only, and at a rental of 10s a month for each hut, payable in advance. At the expiration of this period the matter to be reconsidered. On the motion of Mr J. P. Griffiths, the matter was referred back for further con- ideration SPEED LIMIT FOR MOTORCARS. I It was reported that a committee of the County Council had been appointed to consider this question, but before an enquiry could be held by the Government the County Council required an under- taking that the Counoi1 would become responsible for the costs. The Town Cork was requested to en- quire the probable cost and report to the next meeting. PROPOSED NEW SCliOOl^. I The Town Clerk reported that he had communicated with the Yiear, as manager of the non provided schools, requesting him to get his co-managers' support to the education scheme .,vhit h was being pro- vided for by the County Council on the old College site. The substance of the Vicar's letter was referred to the Educa- tion Committee, and the reply was sub- mitted, which was considered to be quite satisfactory. Coutioiflor J. P. Griffith reported that t.t the last meeting which he attended of the Llandudno County School it was stated that in the near future children under 12 years of age shall not be assisted with capitation grant at these schools. This curtailment o f educational facilities made the call for supplementary schools all the more insistent, and he hoped that every effort would be exeroised to bring the Conway scheme to an early fruition. NEW MOTOR BUS SERVICE. Ait application was made by Messrs A. Allen Bryan and T. D. Jones, of Pen- maenmawr. for permission to run a motor service to Conway, and to make Lancaster square and the Castle-square their stop- ping igacei. It was decided to grant the application on the distinct understanding that a list of propoeod charges and time-table shall be previously submitted to the Council for approval. DEGANWY WAR MEMORIAL. Mr Buckley Holmes called attention to the proposed memorial hall at Deganwy, and said that all efforts in the past to provide a public meeting place there had been shelved for years. In order to give the Conway Council an opportunity to make amends for the !Mnt. he proposed that the Council should make provisioi in their estimates for next year for an annual subsidy of 950 towards the up- keep of the Memorial Institute. It was decided to refer the matter to the Finance Committee.

M. Paderewaki, the Polish Premier, has been aaked to undertake the reconstruc- tion of the Cehinet. I It is estimated that the stock of uniforms now held by the War Office will last nine years. In consequence military tailoring, whidh has continued for generations at the Royal Army Clothing Dapot at Pimlico, baa stopped. -ittm recommends as the best metnlvqf attracting money for house-bail ding the issue of short dated local bonds, with me rates M security.

PUBLIC LIGHTING AND WATER SUPPLY-IN UPPER BANGOR. (To the Editor of the Chroniclr.) Sir.-Permit me, pleaae, on my own behalf and on behalf of many others re- aiding in the Victoria district, Upper Ban. gor, to call attention to the gross dark- ness Siat prevails on dark nights in the part of the city mentioned. There is no lamp from St. James's Churdh to the Menaa View-road. In the latter road there are two (one kept alight day as well as nigbt ^a aheai- waste !) facing the Vic- wia. Drive both quite necessary. But why is it that there is no lamp kept alight on the Friddoedd-road, from St. a Church to the junction- of that; road to the one leading to Victoria Drive and Park? There is no darker spot in all Bangor. Then why is there not a lighted lamp at the corner leading to Victoria Drive, and through the dangerous iron gate way into Victoria Pa.rk? The tainpis are ready; they simply want to be lighted. Our Corporation authorities seem to have forgot,ten that the war is over. Of course ooaJ. and the.refore gas, are dear, but human life and limbs are much dearer, and under existing conditions tiiese latter are in danger. A fortnight ago a lady on the way from St. James's Church to Victoria Drive fell, breaking her umbrella, and almost her neck as wetl. Last week a gentleman, a public man, was carrying letters to the post-box at the corner of Victoria Drive, and came into coilision with the iron ra,ilings dividing Victoria Park from the Drive. He re- ceived injuries that caused pain for some days. And yet there actually exists opposite those railings, the gate leading through them, and alongside the post-box, a gas lamp. which has not boen used for two or iJiree years. Those who live in the Victoria district have a claim to the privileges of citizenship as they are ex- pected to bear their ahare of its responsi- bilities. If the light granted to othei- parts of our oity is longer denied t4 the people of the Victoria district, these latter will be fuUy justified in refusing to pay any farther rates until they get their rights. i am sure our popular Mayor—a mayor to whom Bangor owes a debt it can never repay-will do his part in securing • for the inhabitants of "Victoria" the light to whitA they are entitled. What is the reason that in the part ol the oity where I live there is at this -time of the year, and in this rainy season, a great shortage of water? I wish the new members of the Corporation, who pro. mised-so much. would stir up the public body to which they now be?ton? to a smge nx duty to the poput?ion at targe— Yours, etc.. T. WITTON DAVIEfW Bryn Haul. Victoria Drive, Bangor.

NEWS IN BRIEP. Captain Mpwbray Lyster. Stanley Owen (ble, Royal Fusiliers, of Llys Meirchion, Trefnant, died "on or since September 14th, 19141 in Franoe or Belgium" left W1. settled estate valued at ;C45M. Sir Owen Philippe, M.P., presided on Tuesday over a meeting of the Finance and Re construction Con)mittee of the Ch tireh in Wales. The report of the com- mittee will come up for confirmation at a meeting in Rhyl on January 6th. About 4000 spectators witnessed the bene fit match (Everton v. Wrexham) for Llew; Davies, the WeJsh international, on the. Wrexham Raoccoursc, yesterday. The re suit was a draw of two goals each. The Mayor of Wrexham (Mr Thonuu Souvage) yesterday paid jus ceremonial visit to the Parish Church, accompanied by Sir' Robert Thomas, M.P. for the divi- sion, and Mr Thomas Bury, a freeman of the borough. The sermon was preached by Archdeacon Fletcher, and the collection, in aid of the infirmary, including over £100 in donations, amounted to X139 13s Id.

I COLWYN BAY PROFITEER- ING COMPLAINTS. A BOX OF PEN NIBS. CHILD'S SHOES AT 17s. Councillor George Bevan, J.P., presided over a meeting of the Cólwyn Bay Anti- Profiteering Committee, at the Council Chamber, on Monday evening, when there were present:—Miss Ethel Hovey, Mrs Street, Miss Johns, Mrs Lord, Councillors Hugh Hughes, J.P., J. T. Taylor, Simon Williams, J.P., T. Lloyd Jones, David Ed- wards, Edward Allen J.P., D. O. Wil- liams, J.P., D. Price Evans, and Henry Parry, J.P., and Mr Stanley Wood. Mr W, H. Wood, Asiton House, Grove Park, stated that on the 4th November his little girl purchased a box of pen nibs at the establishment of Messrs W. H. Smith and Sons, in Penrhyn road. She paid 71d for the boOx, which, upon being opened, displayed another price. 6d, marked inside. Mr B. Wooldridge. local manager of 3ilessrs W. H. Smith and Sons, read a com- munication from the head office stating that the fact of having sold a' box of pen nibs for 74d, and the box. having a label with the price of sixpence upon it, did not in anyway prove profiteering. During the war the firm had. owing to market lfuctua- tion, and the alteration in price by makers, to alter the selling price of the different makes of pen nibs. In answer to the Chairman as to present cost-price of the nibs in question Mr Wool- dridge said they sold them at town price. Mr H. Parry How loifg sinoe has 1d been charged? Mr Wooldridge: It was in March the price began to be advanced. Pr??. Chairman: You ought to produæ evidence to show cost to your ifrm, the profit made, also the invoice. Mr Wooldridge suggested that the lww. ing be adjourned so that he might pro- duce the necessary evidence. After a short dctiberation the committee decided to adjourn the case. Mr Wooldridge, on being called, noticing the box in question on the table in front of him, remarked that it was evident a mistake must have been made by one of the assistants in the pricing. The committee accepted the explana- tion, and the matter was settled by Mr Wooldridge refunding the lid'overcharge. I ALLEGED OVERCHARGE ON SHOES. Mr A. M. McOarrick. Ashlands, York- road, stated that on November 1st bit wife purchased a pair of child's walking shoes at Mr R. E. Lloyd's bootshop in Cbnway-road. for which she rmtid 17s. The child was 44 years of age. Tho Chairman What makes you think, Mr MoGarrick, that you have been over- charged? Mr McCarrick: Because we bought simi. lar shoes at Shrewsbury for 14s 9d. The Chairman Can you prove the cost, Mr Lloyd? Mr Iloyd: No, sir. Mr Lloyd Jones: But can't Mr Lloyd produce a similar shoe* Tho Chairman: We want Mr Llovti to produce the invoice. Mr Lloyd: I oafi't do so because the shoes have been worn, and the mark is worn off so that I can t say who the makers were. Mr Stanley Woo d What profit do you reckon you make? Mr Lloyd "• Thirty-three and a third on some, but not as much on others. The Chairman, remarking Mr Lloyd should bring a practical man to tvL -evi. dence as to quality. etc. Mr 1). Price Evans objected, saying that course would not be fair. The Chairman: Oh, yes. He is entitled, to do that, and even to bring a lawyer, if' he wishes. The case WM adjourned