The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

FESTINIOG. I WAGES DOWN ALL ROUND.—There was a warm deha,te at Festiniog Town Council over a special committee'-s recommendation to reduce the wages' of all the Council's workmen.—Mr Hugh Lloyd, moving a direct negative, said he believe in 'economy, but the Council should not start with the cupboard of the workman.—Mr W. Owen, quarry manager, Chairman of the Coun- cil, said that in January the wages of the quarry- men, would be 15 per cent, less than they were last July. Iff would not be honest to leave the Council's workmen's' wages untouched, seeing that the quarrymen, who. as ratepayers were their employers, had to suffer a heavy reduction. —The Council by a large majority accepted the committee's recommendation.

TREFRIW. ACCIDENT.—If you happen to get your watch smashed, take it to Owen Williams, prac- tical watchmaker, Llanrwst.—[Advt. CHRISTMAS TREE.—The children of the Council schools are busily preparing for their Christmas, tree and concert, the date of which has not yet been definitely settled. CHRISTMAS EISTEDDFOD.—The prospects of a successful Eisteddfod this year are exceed- ingly bright. The number of competitors are very large, and altogether good meetings should be the outcome. THE LIBRARY.—At the public meeting held last week, it was decided to support the library movement, and with a view of carrying it out a committee of fifteen was formed, which will re- port to a general meeting later on, to be conven- ed by Mrs Ocklestone. GLAN GEIRIONYDD FRIENDLY SO- CIETY.—This society will parade on Christmas Day, when it is expected that a brass, band will be present to lead them on their march. A dinner wiill also be supplied at Miss Thomas', Ty Newydd. PROPOSED MOTOR SERVICE.—The very latest excitement in the, village is the proposed motor service from Llandudno Junction, via Conway. We understand; that all the Parish Councils on the route are greatly in favour, and have promised their support. This will un- doubtedly encourage the promoters to decide upon their scheme, a scheme which, if carried out, should serve as a connecting link between the villages on the Carnarvonshire side, which at the present time are very difficult of access: Death of Mr. F. Kitchen, J.P., of Trefriw. On Monday evening a great sensation was caused in the village of Trefriw, by the an- nouncement; of Mr Kitchen's .sudden death, he having been out in the village throughout the day. He partook of a hearty dinner about 8 o'clock, after which he sat reading. At about 9.30 he went upstairs, and a few minutes later the maid heard groaning. She immediately went to the room, where she found Mr Kitchen lying on the bed. She called for assistance, and bath- ed 'his forehead, and tried to administer a stimu- lant, but it was too late. Dr. Williams was sum- moned, and. quickly arrived, but prClnounoed life extinct. The deceased gentleman was in his 53rd year, and was a native of Liverpool, where he was connected with several successful finan- cial undertakings. He had travelled a great deal abroad, and had only recently returned from a short tour. He was extremely popular in the district, where much of his time, was spent for the advancement of the place. He was a Jus- tice of the Peace for Carnarvonshire, and was Chairman of the Parish Council for the last five years, also Chairman of the Trefriw and Llan- rhychwyn Burial Board, a member of the Geir- ionydd District Education Committee, and late Chairman of the old School Board, and was the means of building the fine new schools at the village. He took the keenest interest in educa- tion, and; always felt the great disadvantage of Welsh, children as compared with children of the large towns, and he always strove hard to bring as many advantages to the children as pos- sible. He also distributed large sums of money amongst the children by way of prizes. He be- Lieved strongly in the national system of educa- tion. 'Mr Kitchen fought two elections, for the County Council unsuccessfully; on one occa- sion he was but a few votes behind the success.- ful -candidate, who was. an old inhabitant and popular. He took no active part in politics, and judged every question on its merits. He was a large property owner in the district, and had also bough* recently a large estate in Wirral, Cheshire, the Caldy Manor Estate—for which he paid £ 60,000. The funeral, which will be pub- lic,"takes place on Friday at the Cemetery, Tref- riw, at two o'clock.

THE "WINDSOR MAGAZINE" CHRIST- MAS NUMBER. The Christmas Number of the "Windsor Maga- zine" is a sumptuous double issue of amazing variety which can hardly fail to eclipse all pre- vious records of the kind. For it contains com- plete stories by Rudyard Kipling, Egerton Castle, S. R. Crockett, Eden Phillpotts, Ian Mac- laren, Frank Richardson, Baroness Von Hutten and other leading novelists, in addition to a large opening instalment of Anthony Hope's new serial story, "Sophy of Kravonia," in which the author makes a brilliant reappearance in his own field of "Zenda" romance after some sojourning in more everyday realms. Another new series is inaugurated by Justus Miles Forman, and the first instalment holds out promise of a success which will equal that of "The Garden of Lies." The articles of the number include the first of a series in which will be reprinted in the original colours all the more interesting of the cartoons of ,celebrities which have appeared in "Vanity Fair." The first thirty appear in this issue. The fine art feature of the number consists of an ap- preciation of the art of Mr W. Dendy Sadler, which is accompanied by no fewer than nine- teen of the artist's most successful pictures. Most of these are given as full pages, and the most famous of all, "Friday," is given with the number as an extra frontispiece plate: Among the other articles of importance is one on "The Green-Room," by Miss Ellen Terry, which is full of reminiscences of great interest to the play- going world, and an article on Red Indian life contains some of the finest illustrations that this picturesque subject can ever have inspired. Harry Furniss writes amusingly on "The Glasses of Our Legislators," and suits his illustrations to his text with admirable humour, and the "School-Boy" waxes funnier than ever on the subject of "Clothes." Many other features go to swell a bumper number which is superbly illustrated throughout.

THE "LADY'S WORLD" CHRISTMAS NUMBER. The Christmas Number of the "Lady's World" (price 6d., Horace Marshall & Son, 125, Fleet Street, London, E.C.) contains a long instal- ment of that most interesting serial story by Mary E. Mann, entitled "The Eglamore Por- traits," along with a large number of Christmas stories by popular authors. Dame Fashion is beautifully illustrated with suitable garments for this time of the year. Hairdressing for 1906 is another useful feature, and in this number the children have not been forgotten. There is a fine Christmas Tree illustrated, with articles which can- be made at home at small expense, and by the children's, own fingers, the important feature upon the tree being a doll dressed in Welsh costume, and minute instructions are given for dressing this very important person- age. For the daJinty girl whose income is not of the largest, the practical instructions for mak- ing up a chiffon blouse will be found most use- ful and economical. A large section is devoted to fancy work this month, and we think that to make a Christmas present of a year's subscrip- tion to the "Lady's World" to any girl friend would be thoroughly appreciated. It would thus devolve itself really into twelve presents, as it would oome every month. The pretty girl's page is; very successful, while house beautiful and decorations for Christmas time keep up their standard; of usefulness. A v,ery interesting ar- ticle is given upon "Intelligent Cockatoos," with illustrations, which we feel sure will please the younger, as well as the older, members of the family. The gratis pattern consists of the dainty chiffon blouse before mentioned. The usual features are also, in evidence in this number.

Conway Liberal Club. CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. There was a crowded attendance at the annual meeting and club smoker held at the Liberal Club Rooms on Wednesday. Dr. M. J. Morgan presided, the programme being of a most inter- estingaIlid varied character. Every reference made during the evening to the distinguished Member for the Carnarvon Boroughs was greet- ed with most enthusiastic applause, the mem- bers, when excitement was at its highest, join- ing in choruses specially prepared for the coming General Election. The Chairman expressed his great delight at meeting the members of the Club under such auspicious circumstances. (Applause.) He was quite certain they were all ready for the fight, and he was confident they would win, and win this time more triumphantly than they had ever done before. (Loud applause.) After some gramaphone music from a power- ful instrument owned and manipulated by Mr William Griffith, Rose Place, the Secretary of ,the Club, Mr R. T. Hughes, read the minutes of the last general meeting, which were duly adopt- ed as correct. Mr Robert Roberts here gave "Lloyd-George yw'r dyn i ni," a fighting sonig of the old-fash- ioned type. The refrain was, repeated several times. It was at the close of this highly enthu- siastic demonstration that the Chairman rose to offer the Club's congratulations to, Mr D. Lloyd- George. (Applause.) He believed that the new Government was strong in the true sense of the word—(hear, hear),—and especially so with re- gard to Wales, when, the Right Honourable D. Lloyd-George was a member of the Cabinet. (Loud applause.) It gave him the greatest pos- sible pleasure to move a vote of congratulation to, and confidence in, their Honourable Member, and begged, in doing so, to express an earnest hope that he would be, returned again to Parlia- ment with a largely increased majority. (Loud and continued applause.) Mr J. T. Morgan said that as one who had had the privilege of watching Mr Lloyd-George's career, from his boyhood upwards, he had the greatest pleasure in seconding the resolution. (Hear, hear.) He felt that their Member had now reached the position, to which he was really entitled by his services to the Liberal party and the nation in the past. (Applause.) The best tribute they could pay him was to work heart and soul for his return to Parliament with a larger majority than he had ever had. (Loud applause.) Mr Robt. Roberts was at this juncture request- ed to sing his verses for the second time, the chorus being repeated over and over again. Equally enthusiastic was the demonstration that followed Captain John Jones's contribution to the programme, entitled "Joe Anwadal." The words were composed for the well-known air "Hob-y-Derry-Dando." The Treasurer's statement of accounts showed a very satisfactory state of affairs. Mr Llewelyn Hughes gave a pleasing solo, the piece being of a topical character. After further selections on the gramaphone, the officers were elected for the ensuing year. On the motion of Dr. W. J. ^or- gan, seconded by Councillor Henry Jones, The Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George, M.P., was re-elect- ed Honorary President of the Association. (Ap- plause.) The Hon. Vice-Presidents were Mr J. Allanson Pioton, J.P., Mr T. C. Lewis, Sir Charles MacLaren, and Mr William Jones, M.P.

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LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday:- Zion (C.M.): Rev H. Rawson Williams. Scotland Street (C.M.): Sermons. Horeb (W.): Rev. Edward Davies, Penmachno. Tabernacle (C.) Prayer Meeting-. Rev Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Rev H. T. Jones, Holywell. Penuel (B) Mr Herbert Jones, Bangor. St. James (W.) (English): Rev. Silas Jones, Colwyn Bay. Parish Church Rev. T. Felix, B.A. Hector. St. Mary's (English): Rector. Rev. T. Felix, B.A. Breton (R.C.) Mission-Comi-nunion Mass, 8 a.m.; Parochial Mass, II a.m. Evening Devotions, 6.30 p,m. Father Trebaol, O.M.I.) A TIP FOR ALL.—If your watch does not ketep correct time, leave it with Berry, practical watchmaker, where all repairs are guaranteed. Every transaction is personally supervised, and no effort is spared to ensure perfect satisfaction. —BERRY, Coventry House, Llanrwst.—[Adv.] THE FAIR was, held, on Monday, when there wa's but a moderate attendance. Both cattle and horses were slow, there being but a small num- ber present, as this is.' not looked upon as an important fair, the Christmas Fair following in a little over a week. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of this Society was held on Wed- nesday evening, Mr W. H. Williams presiding. Mr W. H. Darbyshilre opened a discussion on "The nationalisation, of lands." He pointed out that the. landi was' never intended for a few, but that everyone should have a share. Indeed, his arguments were so strong, that the majority of the 'house was; carriedi by them. Those who spoke in favour were Messrs W. Hughes, Thos. Thomas, D. J. Williams, Tudor Williams, and WilliLam Williams, whilst those who opposed were Messrs J. J. Lloyd, Albert Hughes, A. Lloyd Griffith, and M. Williams. On the mo- tion being put to the vote it was carried by six votes to 4. AN INTERESTING OLD PROGRAMME.— Whilst the Rev John Williams, Prince's Road, was on a visit to the town last week, he and Mr W. J. Williams paid a visit to Cowlyd's books, which are. at. the Fire Station, and whilst there he picked! up a. piece of paper,which on being examined, turned; out to be the programme of the "Cymdeithasfa Flynyddol y Trefnyddion C.alfinaidd, a gynhaliwyd yn Llanrwst, Mlawrth, Mercher, a Iau, Chwefror igeg, 2ofed, a'r 21,ain, 1805"—just 100 years ago. This was rather a strange coincidence, as Mr Williamis was on a visit as one of the special preachers for the Monthly Meeting of the Vale of Conway. The following is the list of preachers for 1805, with their respective texts:-No,s) Fawrth, Mr James Hughes, Lleyn, Mica vi. 8; Mr John Elias, Mon,. Num. xiv. 24. Nos. Fercher, Mr Thomas Jones, Amlwch, Can. ii. 3; Mr Robert Jones, Rhoslan, Psalm lxxiii. 28. 6 bore Ilau, Mr Edward Wat- kin, Psalm lxvi. 20. 10 bore lau, Mr John Ro- berts, Llangwm, Mica vi. 8; Mr Charles, Bala, Math. xi. 28. 2 nawn, Mr Richard, Lloyd, Beau- maris, Psalm vii. 12; Mr John Elias, Mon, loan 3 xiv. 15. 6, Mr John Jones, Penimorfa, Psalm xvii. 15 Mr John Roberts, Llangwm, Habac iii. 2. 7 bore Gwener, Mr John Ellis, Abermaw, Math. i. 21 Mr John Elias, Mon, Act. ix. 31. AN OBSTRUCTION.—On Tuesday morning great excitement was caused in Denbigh Street, in the; neighbourhood of the Old Stamp Office, by a large, number of hampers, boxes, parcels, &c., having been deposited on the street, caus- ing with the large crowd of people assembled a partial obstruction of the thoroughfare. On en- quiry, it however turned out to be the advent of Bradley's, the noted clothiers, who are estab- lishing a branch at this address., the opening day being fixed for Saturday next. Again, on Wednesday morning, the street. was a mass of spectators, who were looking on at Bradley's workmeni fixing up an enormous sign-board, which covers the entire top part of the frontage, and! measures about 35 feet. The opening and following days will prove as exciting. OBITUARY.—On Monday evening the death took place, at his residence, Mona Villa, Watling Street, of Mr Thomas Pritchard, in his 64th year. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn his loss.—On Tuesday evening, very suddenly, whilst on a visit to a neighbouring house, there passed away Joseph, third son of Mrs Roberts and the late Mr Roberts, Union Bach, in his 18th year. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Roberts in her sad bereavement. THE CHORAL SOCIETY met on Tuesday and the task of dividing into two choirs was under- taken by the Conductor, after which the double chorus Let the heavens rejoice was rehearsed. The conductor was highly pleased, and congratu- lated the members on their excellent singing. MALE VOICE CHOIR.—The Male Voice Choir are busy preparing for the Boxing Day competition at Rhyl. It is to be hoped that the members will now be faithful for the few remaining practices, which will greatly help the conductor to prepare for the fray. CYFARFOD YSGOL.—Dydd Sul diweddaf cynhaliwyd cyfarfod ysgol y Tabernacl. Holwyd y plant yn y bore gan y Parch Henry Jones, Frefriw yn y prydnawn y rhai canol oed, gan Mr Joseph Davies, Garthmyn; acynyrhwyr, yr holl ysgol gan y Parch Henry Jones. Cafwyd cyfarfodydd gwir dda, yr atebion yn dangos ol llafur. Yr oedd y cynulliadau drwy y dydd yn rhagorol.

TALYBONT. APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of the Geir- ionydd Disitrict Education Committee, held at Bettwsi-y-Coed on Friday, Miss 'Mary Williams, Dinas Council school Bodfean, Pwllheli, was appointed an assistant mistress at the Talybont Council school. PUBLIC INQUIRY.-About thirty years ago the parishes of Llanbedr-y-Cenin and Dolgar- rog were represented on, the Board of Guardians by one, Guardian each. Subsequently, however, the two parishes were joined for the purpose of electing Guardians, and, were only allowed one Guardian instead of two as before. When the Conway Board of Guardians was re-constituted, a few years ago, the joint parishes of Llanbedr and Dolgarrog were aillowed two Guardians, who were, however, to be elected, by the two parishes jointly. Tihe parish of Dolgarrog now wished, to have the power of electing their own Guard- ian, and applied to tih,e Conway Board of Guard- ians for that privilege. The Conway Board ap- plied to the County Councils of Carnarvonshire and Denbighshire, and1 a joint committee was appointed to conduct a public inquiry, which was held at the Council school, lalybont, on Wednesday. Mr Thomas Roberts, Aber, was elected chairman, the other members nresent being Mr R. B. Ellisi (Bont Newydd), Mr Thos, Edwards (Bangor), and 'Mr O. Isgoed Jones (Llanrwst). Mr J. T1. Roberts, Clerk of the Car- narvon County Council, and Mr J. W. Post, re- presenting- Mr T. E. Parry, Clerk to the Conway Board of Guardians, were, also present. No op- position was offered, so Mr Isgoed Jones pro- posed, and Mr R. B. Ellis seconded, that the or- der be granted, and it was carried unanimously.

RHYL. THE VALUE OF A BAND.—Mr W. J. P. Storey, J.P., High Sheriff of Flintshire, presided over a crowded concert given by the Rhyl Ama- teur Town Band at the Town Hall on Saturday nighit, in aid of the Pleasant Saturday Evening Fund. Mr Storey spoke in the highest terms of the movement which had resulted in the band being formed, and observed that the influence a band exercised on young fellows and working men was bound to be for their improvement. The practices gave them recreation in their spare hours, and they had something to occupy the mind. It had given him the greatest pleasure to support the band, and it was surprising to find that within two months of the band being formed they were able to give such a splendid performance.

Mr. A. Entwistle. AN ABLE RAILWAY SERVANT. Mr A. En,twistle, the Superinteinident of the Chester and Holyhead district of the London & North-Western Railway, has just been appoint- ed to a position in the office of the General Manager (Sir F. Harrison) in London, and is succeeded at Chester by M'r W. L. Home. Since, he came to the North Wales district (writes a correspondent) 'Mr Enitwistle has dealt with railway problems with sound judgment and careful consideration for the needs and de- sires of passengers -and traders. While be never wavered1 in his loyalty to the Company, his courteous treatment of those who had represen- taitionis, to make to him in matters, of train ser- vice and so forth did a great deal to alleviate the irritation, and one might almost say ill-will, agafinst the Company which had been gradually growing among the trading classes of North Wales, It is just to say that the tJdy of feel- ing favourable to the Company and of willing- ness. to help forward, its interests in the Princi- pality has. never been greater than it now is, and that Mr Enitwisfflie is to be credited with a very large share of this happy result. His ex- ertions have been, of course, largely aided by the Board ,and the general manager, who have sanctioned numerous improvements in the train service, the cheap ticket facilities, and other advantages conferred upon, the community served by the, railway. A comparison of the time-table of five years ago with that of to-day will show the extent to which the train service on the main line and on all the branches has been increas- ed. The additions made' within the last two months, tOo the normal winter service are not the least important. These constitute a worthy memorial of the departing Superintendent. It may be .added that Mr Entwistl.e came to the district just when the recent depression of trade was reducing the traffics and compelling the Directors to economise in train mileage and other ways, so that his task of pleasing the pub- lic and at the, same time carrying out the de- sires df his superior officers was all the more difficult. -"Manchester Gu ardian."

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DEGANWY AND THE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday evening a most enthusiastic meet- ing of Liberals was held in the Methodist School- room, Deganwy, convened by Councillor Henry Jones. Mr. T. C. Lewis, Bryn Estyn (President of the Borough Liberal Association), was unani- mously voted to the chair, and he was supported by Rev O. Selwyn Jones, County-Councillor Hugh Owen, Rev B. Menai Francis (Secretary of the Borough Liberal Association), Councillor Henry Jones, Messrs John Hughes (Haughmond), Robert Davies, D. E. Davies, John Evans, J. E. Jones, Professor Davies, and others. A re- solution approving the formation of a Borough Liberal Association was unanimously passed, and Mr Robert Davies, Morannedd, was elected Vice-President representing the Deganwy side. The following resolution congratulating the Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George, M.P., the Member for the Borough, was enthusiastically received —"That this meeting of the Deganwy section of the Conway Borough Liberal Association, re- joice in the restoration of our esteemed Mem- ber's, health, and desire to congratulate him on being appointed to the honourable position in the Liberal Cabinet as President of the Board of Trade." The meeting throughout was one of the most enthusiastic held in Deganwy.

Novel Concert at Colwyn Bay- UNIQUE THREE HOURS' PROGRAMME. The Victoria Pavilion at Colwyn Bay was on Wednesday- evening filled by a delighted audience, who by their rapturous applause marked their appreciation of the first concert ot its kind ever held in the district. Not only was the three hours' programme most enjoyable, but the object of the event was one which commended itself to all the townspeople, the proceeds being in aid of the splendid work which is being carried on by the Town Advertising Association. M. Lalande, who is a member of the Association, when holding his managerial position at the Pavilion, very kindly undertook to organise a concert on behalf of the advertising movement, and the Directors with equal generosity offered to place the Pavilion, lights, and staff at the disposal of the Committee free of charge. Wednesday evening was the earliest con- venient date, but notwithstanding that M. Lalande had in the meantime relinquished his position at the Pier. all the arrangements were carried out as originally intended, and as a result a most welcome addition will be made to the funds of the Association. In his organising work, for which he possesses such rare aptitude, M. Lalande was assisted by a Committee of the Association consisting of Messrs. J. Fred Francis, Edward Allen, H. Coley, T. Edwards, Jos. H. Roberts and James Stevens, and all of them worked with a zeal and enthusiasm which deserve the utmost praise Of necessity our report must be very brief, lack of space rendering an adequate notice quite impossible, but a general idea may be given of the outstanding features of the most successful entertainment. The programme was arranged in the style familiar to habitues of the principal music-halls, the exact time at which each "turn" was to come on being stated, and the whole was worked off with clock-work precision, so that there was not a single dull moment in the three hours taken up by the various performances. The items were notable not only for their individual excellence but also for their infinite variety, which is indicated by the following observations, We shall not single out any of the performers for special praise, as each one was admirable of its kind and more than fulfilled the expectations of the immense and discriminating audience. The Old Colwyn Prize Silver Band "opened the ball with W. Rimmer's "Punchinello," which is the test piece in the contest march in the January Eisteddfod programme, and the same band gave H. Round's Brightly Gleams our Banner" and" Gems of British Songs." A flourishing local institution inaugurated by M. Lalande, the conductor, is the Colwyn Bay Amateur Orchestra, whose first contribution was an overture made up of old Welsh melodies, with obligati by Miss Brookes (violin) and Mr A. J. Fleet (cornet). The orchestra also gave Ganne's march, Le pere la Victoire," and, most pleasing of all, a march by Mr John Reynolds, a Colwyn Bay musician, who played the pianoforte accompaniment. This work gained a special mead of praise, and the author bowed his acknowledgments. Another amateur organisation of which Colwyn Bay is deservedly proud, the Vocal Society, also took part, and under the capable conductorship of Mr L. H. Summerfield rendered two unaccompanied pieces, E. Fanning's "Moonlight" and Dr Macfarren's "You stole my love." Mr W. O. Roberts, the gifted baritone, made an exceptionally ambitious attempt for an amateur vocalist, namely, the very difficult Prologue to Pagliacci," and scored a great success. Mrs Roger Edwards was unfortunately not able to be present to give the sweet Welsh song down on the programme in her name, and another disappointment on the vocal side of the programme was the unavoidable absence of Mrs Bruce, who was down for a song and also to take part in a duet with M j ■A" °J?r,ien" Messrs Llew Jopes (Old Colwyn) and Melross (Colwyn Bay) acquitted themselves splendidly tr-if Jf' Excelsior. A group of boys and girls from the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr S. Glynne Jones, fairly brought the house down with their amusing sketch descriptive of the woes of" washing-day," Mr Tom Jaxon surprised as well as delighted the audience with a remarkably fine display of ventriloquial powers worthy of Valentine Vox at his best, and his lay figures, Mr and Mrs Gingerbread," soon became great favourites with all present. Miss Rhoda Maddock, a talented commedienne and dancer] came over from Rhyl, and was enthusiastically applauded for her comic song, Beware, young man," and song and dance, Serenade to the moon," the words and music in each case being written by herself. The sisters "Mabel and Esther"—their identities were not further revealed,-were exceedingly clever in their Irish, Scotch, and other dances. Mr Harry Chrimes, who ever since his coming from Manchester to Colwyn Bay has always shown great readiness to assist all local movements, was heard to great advantage in Vesta Tilley's familiar song, "Algy" and so pleased were the audience that they wanted to break the rule laid down that "no encores will be allowed." The Colwyn Bay Gymnasium Club, whose members enjoy the advantage of being trained by Professor Rushworth, contributed most acceptably to the evening's enjoyment with a series of difficult exercises, including dumb bells, parallel bars, pyramids, and so forth. all of which were admirably done. Members of the Colwyn Bay Volunteer Corps ("G Company, 2nd V.B., R.W.F.), were present in uniform under the command of Sergeant Instructor Jellv, and their share in the programme was highly creditable as well as being intensely interesting. First of all they gave physical drill with rifles, and later they appeared in a series of wonderfully clever tableaux vivants illustrative of a soldier's life in peace and war. We cannot help believing that these exhibitions will induce many young men who witnessed them to join the volunteers. Another most agreeable surprised was that given by the Colwyn Bay Fire Brigade, under the command of Captain Thomas Roberts. but before dealing with their appearance we may deal with "Other matter. A very fine exhibition of boxing* was griven by Messrs James and Frank Arundale, and Messrs Bert Dicken and A. Bond, and just as the two latter contes- tants were finishing their bout, the Orchestra struck up the familiar strains of the song Poor wandering- one, from the comic cpera "Pirates of Penzance,' —the flute obligato being taken by Master Fleet. This music heralded the approach of Policeman 1. in uniform who attempted to arrest the combatants, but soon found that he had undertaken too difficult a task. As soon as he could recover his breath, after the unexpected battering to which he was treated, the constable returned to the stage, and, once more accompanied by the band, sang from the same opera A policeman's lot is not a happy one." Following this turn came the Fire Brigade, fully equipped, called to a supposed burning house, and their splendid exhibition of life-saving was a magnificent bit of work which evoked loud and hearty applause. The Brigade showed how they could rescue the inmates of a burning building and render first aid to the injured. After saving a number of persons by means of ropes, they had resort to a sheet, into which some of the older inmates jumped from a considerable height, among them being fts Whtmthf T aUlre', Just the excitement was a! h » Pobceman whose acquaintance has already been made arrived upon the scene, and the crowd threw him into the extended sheet, and he was tossed up and down like a pancake in a frying-pan until the audience laughed them- selves hoarse. The entire exhibition was as instructive as its final incident was amusing-, and everyone was glad to have had the opportunity of witnessing it. We have now briefly touched upon all the items which went to the making up of a unique and most enjoyable entertainment, and in conclusion we can only offer our congratulations to all con- cerned.

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Alderman Hugh Hughes, in proposing the re- election of Dr. M. J. Morgan, as President of the Club, said that they had in Dr. Morgan a President of the right sort. If there was any time more than another when they wanted a leader, it was. now; and from what he knew of Dr. Morgan, it would be difficult to find a more trustworthy guide. (Applause.) Councillor Thomas Foulkes seconded, and this was carried unanimously. The following were elected Vice-Presidents: —Alderman H. Hughes, Dr. W. J. Morgan, Alderman A. Netherwood, and Councillor Thomas Foulkes. Mr J. P. Griffiths and Mr W. Hughes were elected Joint Treasurers, and Mr W. Evans, Hon. Secretary. Mr R. T. Hughes was re-elected Secretary. The Executive Com- mittee was elected as follows :—Captain John Jones, Mr J. T. Morgan, Mr H. Allen, Mr Elias Jones (Post Office), Mr Arthur Evans (High Street), Mr Llewelyn Hughes, Mr Evan Evans, Mr Robert Roberts (Berry Street), Mr Robert Roberts (Chapel Street), and Mr J. W. Hughes.