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Conway United choral Society SPLENDID PERFORMANCE 'IF JUDAS MACCABAEUS," Exceptional interest was centred in the con- cert given in the Town Hall, Conway, on Wed- nesday evening, under the auspices of the Con- way United Choral Society, The work selected for performance 'this year was Handel's sacred oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus. [t was the tenth annual event of the Kan-ci given by the members of the Choral Union, who, under the conductor. ship of Mr J. P. Griffiths, have devoted so much time to music for music's .sake, and it is doubt- fail whether a greater -amount of success has ever attended their efforts than- was the case on Wed- nesday evening. The magnificent performance which the choir gave was worthy of the highest commendation and equal to that' vhich might be expected from a body of singers with far greater pretensions and -iurrerica'ly mii(-,h stronger. The choir was supported by an excellent orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr Horace Haselden (of Rhyl), which greatly added to the success of --the piece, The names of those. who assisted in this capacity were as follows —ist Violin's: Mr Horace Haselden (leader), Miss Sheffield, Miss Lewis, Mr T. H. Smith, Mr W. Davies; 2nd Violins Mr Baker (Principal). Miss Drum- niond, Mrs Vaughan; Violas: Mr Lewis-Jones, Mr Ernest Fleet; 'Cellos: Mr g Fisher, Mr W. Contra BasIs Mr Southworth; Flutes: Col. Sergt.-Instructor Ken.sett, Mr James Clarme-ttes Col. Sergt. -Instructor Cox, Mr Davies; Oboe: Mr Hunter, Bassoon: Mr Haslam Cornets: Mr T. Lewis, Mr J. T. Parry; Tympani Mr Ellis Pianist: Miss Sailie Edwards. The principal vocalists were Madame Eleanor Jones-Hudson (of the Buckingham Palace State, Royal Albert Hall and Queen's Hall Concerts) Miss Edith Randies (the celebrated Manx Con- tralto) Mr David Ellis (the eminent Welsh Tenor, Mr W. E. Jones (the well-known- local Baritone), While duetts were also given by Miss A, A. Williams and Mrs W. O. Parry. With such a a array of talent it is needless to say that the individual singing was of a high order. Long before the commencernenit of the concert the hall, which had been most tastefully decor- ated for the occasion, was packed, and it was no doubt encouraging to the artistes and members of the choir to find that such public interest was manifested in the event. During a short interval, Mr Owen Evans, in proposing a vote of thanks to the President Mr Albert Wood, J.P., remarked that they would all regret the absence that evening of His Wor- ship the Mayor of Con.way (Dr. R. A. Prichard, J. P. j He was sure they would all support him in passing a vote of thanks to Mr Albert Wood!, the President of the Choral Union, who had been such a good friend to. the music lovers of the place during ,the past twenty years, and, who had been the President of that Choral Union ever since it was formed some ten years ago. Last year they produced "The Messiah," and he would remind them that it would be almost impossible to give satisfactory renderings of such Works without the assistance of an orchestra, and Mr Wood had during the past three years generously undertaken to pay the cost of this. (Applause.) Mr Wood' had also again promised to defray the cost of the orchestra that evening. (Applause.) The conductor of the choir, Mr [. P. Griffiths, said it afforded him the greatest possible plea- sure to second the remarks which Mr Evans had made, and the excellent orchestra thev heard was a further proof of Mr Wood's continued good-will and consideration. He would say of the principals, the members of the choir and the orchestra, whether professionals or not, that they were singing that evening for the love of music, and that their heart iv-as thoroughly in the work. Mr Albert Wood. who was greeted with loud applause, said he had every year heard about his generosity and good-will. He would, how- ever, rather have his good-will spoken about in preference to the other. Mr Evans had said that he (Mr Wood) had being the President of that Society since its formation1, but to use an Irish bull, he might 9ay (hat he was President of the Society practically before it was formed. Their friend, Mr J. P. Griffiths, who had worked so hard in connection with that production, was not only a lover of music but could also produce it, whi 1 st he was only able to love it. He express- ed pleasure at seedng so many present on that occasion. It gave him great pleasure to be Presi- dent of the Choral Union, and to use a phrase which seemed very common at the present time he would say that he had been returned unop- posed to the position each year. In addition to the work of the conductor and those alreadv referred to mention should be made of the ser- vices rendered by Mr R. T. Hughes, in his cap. aicftf as Hon. Secretary. The programme waa then proceeded with, and it be said, in conclusion, that all the ar- tistes acquitted themselves in an excellent man- ner, as also did. the well-trained choir. Great credit is due to- Mr J. P. Griffiths and those associated with him in the highly successful pro- duction.
tAbergele Sparks.
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Abergele Sparks. "Wruch is the better means for furthering the cause of temperance—Legislation or Persua- sion 7" A debate on this subject took place at the C. M. Schoolroomi. on Friday evening. The advocates were Mr Isaac Morris (Legislation) and Mr I' raser (Persuasion). Other speakers were Messrs G. T. Evans, J. Davies (Gwreidd- yn,. W. P. Morris, E. H. Millward, and T. H. Owain-Jon>es. The ''Legislation'' orators car- ried the day by an overwhelming majority. < Was that a cricket or a football match between Colwyn Bay and Denbigh, on, Saturday? lhiir- teen 10 none! No wonder footballers are su- perstitious. The Denbigh fellows will more than ever believe that there is something very uncannv about No. 13. ? 1-1 Something wrong- there must have been Sk, sS For the Bay to score thirteen— _» 'Twas a slaughter of the innocent," you'see, Oh, the Denbigh Dogs' did bark, Like the wolves in Noah's Ark, When they couldn't bite but blame the Referee. Mr W. E. Jones has just come into posses- sion of a marvellous little instrument de,vised for the purpose of testing the genuineness of sovereigns and half ditto. I wish him nothing worse than, plenty of scope for his, new toy. I hope it will soon wear out as the result of con- tinual work. The la-test in. politics A group of enthusiastic young men of the town are becoming more or less dissatisfied with matters political in Aber- gel s -Iuffic,ent a,,n,ima. e claiming that th.ere i nio,t tion among the orthodox Liberal and! Tory sidtes. They intend forming themselves into a third party, under the -euphonious designation of "In- pendent Iconoclasts. This as the same group of willing workers that assisted in the returning of Messrs W. H. Jones and W. P. Morris to the local Imperial Parliament at the last U. D. C. Election.. Whom are they working for in the present County Council fight? But what's the use of asking a question.like this; they are like oysters—you can get nothing out of them only when they feel inclined to open their mouths. Miss Davies, Treborth Menai Bridge, deliver- ed a highly interesting lecture on the "Women of India," at the incompleted new cafe, on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Girls' Guild. The lecture was illustrated with magic lantern slides, manipulated by Mr Thos. Leigh showing many and varied scenes in In- dian life, especially that of the women. I don't approve of a man. committing murder to avenge an alleged wrong, but, to tell you the truth., I should like to see a subscription Vst opened in one of the London newspapers on b,c?ha,lf c?f I-IGraee C?oorge Rivner, whio stands coi,m,,Ltte-d for the wilfull ml?rd?er of Mr WTL-. Wh-itely, the Universal Provider. I feel that this poor fellow ought to. have the legal assist- ance of the best advocate an the Metropolis for his defence. Why? Because there is sicme terrible secret attached to this case that has not yet come to light. In. short, there are extenuat- ing circumstances linkedi with the crime. MY ELECTION ADDRESS. Ladies and Gentlemen,-I have NOT been approached bv millions of influential ratepayers and other funny creatures with a view of my coming- out as a County Council Candidate, with promises to deliver you from the octopus grip of the Rags and Old Iron Trusts. Farthing Candle combines, and" Scratch-my-back Syndicates at this trying moment in the history of our antiquated rhamlet; and for that reason 5011 can bet your bottom dollar and your porridge breakfast that matters in general will proceed a 100 per cent, better without I?y..sj?owln8', my scarecrow physiognomy in the County Buildings, where other "matyrs" congregate to spout and splatter sweet nothings, ad lib. all for your sake and mine. Yes, my be.oved brethren, you are better off without me than with me, as the neartless loafer said to his wife and kids when he jumped into the fragrant waters of the Manchester Ship Canal. By staying- at home to play marbles and dominoes. I won t he tempted to harrow your feelings by animadverting on the Kaleidoscopic capers of she rates in going up as high as Paradise one day, and as low as the other place within the meaning of the act, the next. All this can be left to more enlightened, double-barrelled orators that your humble servant. I will not even create a discord in your anthems of praise extolling- the sublime sanctitv of the Non- conformist Conscience, nor attempt to sober the intoxicating exhuberance or your own verbosity and ventilating vour convictions on the divinity of the Chin ch in Wales. I will be silent on the tragic circiunstance of the disbanding of the Pot tmadoc Kootbah Cuib, witn the conseauent obliteration of their record from the North Wales Coast League table. It is for others to decide what Taffies should wear in their but- tonholes on Sr. David's Day—whether a pungent leek or a dainty daffodil. In fact and in short, I'll do rothing-, say nothing-, and think nothing-And in conclusion I think "owning: of you either for not asking- me to come forward to champion your cause. Wtiat I have said I have said. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS, Scratchy."—-Those lumps on your head are chronic conglomerated caruncles. Rub them three times a day with crocodile tears live the simple life, and eat nothing only elephant broth and butterfly jelly. Avoid sharks. "Jerry Builder."—To become an expert in "Jeny l:hxilder.To become- am expert in the art" of concPete making, read Catrin's "Hyp- notised Hints: on P.ancake Baili:ing." Avoid "Ned Llwv'd! "}'urgatory. "-1'0 extra,ct a tooth easily, tie lone enæ 'Of a Ipiece of string to the achn:g mol- aT; make t'he other ,end fast to a bullet, plaoe the. latter ilf" a Hwol ver and shoot skywards. /ley presto! alnd it's out lik'e a rocke1. "vVrongf.eUow. "-Poets, like cockroaches., are born, not made. Your first attempt is a bit of a rotter, on the whole. For instance, you can- not call those lines. of yours to this paper classical. This is what the Poet Laureate would have said.- The Weekly News is rattlin' When Ned makes love to Catrin, And Searchlight feels as m id as Russia's Czar It is g-ood for Jim and Jenny. And it only costs a penny, But without it sou don't know just where you are. '# I ought to have said in my destcriptioin, of the new cafe last week that all the decorations were carried out with the greatest satisfaction1 by Messrs Needham Brothers, Abergele. How would the following team of champions of bye-gone days do to meet England at the forthcoming International? They would take a tremendous lot of beating, my hearties:—Dr. Mil Is-Roberts (LI amberis), goal; Bob Ellis (Llanrwst) and Willman (Bangor), backs; T. Rogers, Jones (Llanrwst), Evan, Hughes (Llan- rwst), and Tommy Bucklaind (Bangor), half- backs) "Dafydd Bach Hirael." Tommy Owen ("Tommy Cefn"), W. Lewis (Bangor), "Jones I Bach" (Penmachno), and Johnny Vaughan (Rhvl), forwardte. They could lick creation, never mind England. SEARCHLIGHT.
IAn Old Welsh Post-Road.
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An Old Welsh Post-Road. The Local Government Board Inquiry at Pen- maenmawr last week reminds one that Sir Ben- jamin Baker is not the first engineer who has foiund the Penmaenmawr-Llainfairfechian high- road a difficult problem to' solve (writes a cor- respondent in the "Alan-cheater Guardian'). The present roadway at Pen-y-Clip, as the danger spot is called, is the third (not the second as seems- to have been, stated at the inquiry) with- in the past century, the two which preceded it having been, either quite carried away or ren- dered too dangerous' for traffic as the result of sea erosion at this: point. The roadway itself is a historic one, and before the railroad era was the main post-road between London and Dublin)—though it is interesting to recall the fact that some c,entuties ago it was Flint, and fad t:ha!t SO'lIlfe ,centurlies a,go it was. Flint, and 'not Holyhe3Jdi. which wals,' the port Of diep:artlure for Dublin. InÓden:ta,lh' ri,t mav be m¡;'n;j:o-ned that wheln the :rvr'enai Sugpensiori' Bridge formed the final connecting link for road traffic be- tween London and Holyheadi an extra penny was charged on every letter which crossed the bridge. A new road, was constructed about 1770, fol- lowing generally the line of the present highway, except at the point which is again causing- the lücalanthorities such uneasiness and entailing so much expenditure. The passenger by train can see the -spot immediately after coming out of the tunnel on the Llanfairfechan side. Here he- will notice a number of gullies worn in the steep hillside, where the loose shale has si pped down from time to time, the process being hastened by every heavy downpour. Should he be fortunate enough to pass at the time of high tide, when the waves beat heavily at the foot of the, cliff, he may even see the actual process of diistintegration going on in occasional little showers or streams of gravel, pebbles and earth running down these naturally formed gullies. It is the nearer approach, of these to the founda- tions of the roadway above which is the cause of the present trouble, and how to put a stop to this' process of disintegration the problem which modern engineers have to solve. The County Surveyor, Mr. Evan Evans, who, has de- voted much timeandi careful study to the que,s. tion, hasexpreslsed the, opinion that the process will continue until the firm rock which under- lies and is already in some places exposed is reached, when Nature: wiill herself have done, what engineers have failed: to effect. But this roadway caused trouble long before 1770. In the earlier centuries of the Christian era the roadway lay at the foot of the cliff. It was alonog that road the Roman legions made their between Chester and Anglesey. But the road was: submerged and washed away by the great inundation of ,the seventh century, which made the promontory of Priesthol.me into the present P,uffin Island. (See the article on "Coaist Erosion" in the "Manchester Guardian," 8th January, 1907.) Quaint old Sir John Wynne, of G-wydir, thus describes' how an early and saintly engineer replied to Neptune's attacl, Seiitial hadd- at Penmen M.awr a chappell whelle hee did besitowe much of his tyme in prayers. The place beynge then an uncouth desart, and unfrequented rocke, and unaeoes- sible both in regard: of the steepness of the rocke and of the derertines of the wilderness there beynge so th-ycke of wood that a man having onice entred- thereinto could hardly be- ho-ulde or see sikye or fyrmamenis. Sythence this great and' lamentable innuinidacon the waye and passage beyngs stopped in this straight in regard the sea was come in., and did heatle upon the roicres at Penmen Mawr, this holy man Sed.ri.al, licke a good heremite, did cause a way to bee beaten- and cutte through the mayne rocke, which is the onely passage thait is to pass that straight. The roadway thus formed by its saintly pro- jector, remained for centuries the main road connecting Bamgor with England. Sir John Wynne describes it thus—present day spelling being substituted for hlis more cumbrous ortho. graphy:— This way leadeth from Dwygyfylchi to Llanvair Vechan, and is the King's Highway from Conway to Beaumaris, Bangor, and Car- narvon, and the only passage that the King's post hath to ride to and from Ireland.. This rock is a mile and a half in height [? length] and very perpendicular, especially beneath this way. The way beginning at the seashore within' the parish of Dwygyfylchi is cut through the side of a rock still ascending until you come to a crick upon the rock called Clip- pyn Seirial, and theince is cut directly forward through, the side of a steep hard rock, neither descending nor ascending until you come to Sedrial'is Chapel, being about a quainter of a mile from Clippyn Seirial, and all that way is 200 yards above the sea, over which, if either man or beast should fall, both sea and rock, rock and sea, would strive and contend whether of both should do. him the greatest mischief. And from the Chapel aforesaid; for- ward ithe way is cut through the side of a gravelly, rocky hill, still desc-en-ding until you come agaiin to the seashore within the parish of Llanvair Vechan. This: way in length is about a mile and somewhat better, and in breadth two; i.rds, but in some places scarce a yard and a quarter, or a yard. And this way is ever since kept and repaired, by a hermit. It. wa,s this road, wiide,,ned and, ;mproved, that re.i.i,a-inied? in use until 1770.PO??o?ns of it are ?tili visibli. -at the T,I,anfairfecihan eind near the old Black Lion, and at the Penmaenmawr side near the first house reached journeying from Llanfairfechan. It is surmised that the level part mentioned by Sir John Wynne lay just be- low the level of the present tramroad.
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Markets and Fairs. Ctll?:STER CA'ETI,E FAIR.-Th?ei-e was a large show of caltle on Th.ursdE,?, ancl a ,I gooc_ attendance of buyers, but because of the high prices a,skeel only a small amount of business was done. Prices Alilch cows, £ 17 to £ 22. calvers, £ 15 to /19; barrens, £ \o to- ^13; heifers, £ g to ^14; stirks, £ 6 to £ 10. There were no sheep or fat cattle. CONWAY.—Butter, is. 3d. eggs, 11 for is. DENBIGH MARKET. February 27th, 1907. Fowls, 4s. to 58.: ducks, 5s.: eggs, 13 and 14 for is.; fresh butter, is. 20. and is. 3d. small tubs, do.; beef, 6d. to qd.; mutton. 8(i. to iod.; pork, 7d. to gel.: fat pigs. 4d. LLANRWST MARKET,-Fowh, 4s. 6d. to 5s. eggs, 12 and 13 for is. bu-tter, is. 3d. and is. 4d. per lb. rabbits, is. 6d. a couple; pota- toes., 4s. 6d. to 5s. a cwt. WREXHAM CATTLE MARKET.—The sup- ply of stock on 'Monday was good and business was steady. Beef made from 6d. to 634'd. per lib,. mutton, 9d. to iod. peT lb., veal 631zd. to 731zd. per lb., and pigs from 9s. 3d. to 10s. per score lb. Dairy cows ranged from £16 10s. to /2() i-s. eacli?. Store pi,- to 50,s. eRc _,s, made up h.
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Railway Promotions. Three popular ticket-examiners at Bangor Railway Station have just been promotedl. Mr John Lane is to be st at ionm aster at Llanddulas, Mr Hrowm to be foreman platform inspector at Bangor, and M.r Thomas Patrick to join the spec al district examiner's .staff.
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