The North Wales Weekly News

Music by the Sea. I THE VICTORIA PIER AND PAVILION I CONCERTS, COLWYN BAY. There was a very good house at the Pier Pavilion. on Saturday evening, and everyone was greatly pleased with the excellent programme prepared. It was a Request Night," and opened with Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstances" No. i Mar oh, followed, by Gxeig's Peer Gynt suite. iMiiSs Beatrice Vernon was the vocalist, and sang "At the window and Little Princess, look up," from "Amasis." Mr. Clarence O'Neil gave a very acceptable solo on the Xylophone;, The two little finches." Liszt's famous Hun- g,a,rian Rihapsodde, No 2 was given in a very fine manner by the orchestra, and amongst the other instrumental items was the overture William Tell." Mr. Nelson Hardy, ventri- ) loquist, mimic, and impersonator, created a very favourable impression by his capital entertain- ment. On Saturday the orchestra was augmented by the inclusion of Mr. Bernard Reillie as leader and solo, violinist. Mr. Reillie gave a solo on Tuesday evening which quite justified the good things said of h;m previous to his coming to Colwyn Bay. There will be some rare musical treats during the season, and Mr. Reillie's violin solos will be placed amongst the best. -Many splendid concerts have been given on Sunday evenings; but that of last Sunday was the best of all." Such were the words of a lady patron, expressed after hearing the programme; and it may be said that the; words echoed the opinion of the large audience present. We do not wish to flatter unduly, but we think that Mr. Cramer-Suickley has succeeded well in pktasing bis patrons. Off that we thintk there can be no, two opinions. The grand selection of Pagliacci was given in its entirety, and was much appreciated. Miss Beatrice Vernon, sang Children's Garden and Hear ye! Israel (Elijah), and a very successful concert closed with the singing of the hymn, Onward, Christian Soildders." Whit-Monday's morning concert saw a very large house. The people were in holiday mood, and a holiday programme was provided, suit- able for all tastes. Mr. Suckley is pleased, as far as possible, to play any piece By desire," and many items appear on the programme from time to time in response to this happy idea. There was a special matinee at 3 o'clock on Monday, when the costume party, the Middies and Maids," gave a variety entertainment that was enjoyed by a good attendance. The com- pany appear during the weeik, and include Miss Amy Delaine, Mr. Bert Williams, Mr. Bryan O'.Sullivan, Mr. Arthur Randall, Miss Maisie Everette, and Mr. Norton Greenop. The pro- gramme includbd songs (humorous and senti- mental), musical sik etches, concerted items, choruses, &c. At the evening concert the grand overture, 1812," was performed. This dramatic piece is Becoming quite a favourite at the concerts. H has already been. given several times, and Mon- day's performance was by desire." The many new pieces that Mr Suckley has introduced, such as the Symphonic poem, Finlandia," &c., are finding much favour with the public and as Mr Suckley is gradually adding to the repertoire, the library will soon become one of the finest is the kingdom. The Middies and Maids ap- pear nightly during the week, and on Saturday and Sunday Miss Cragg-James (contralto) will sing. For next week Mr. Laurie Wylie, enter- tainer, has been engaged.

A Veritable Death-Trap. FATAL ACCIDENT AT BANGOR. At half-past eight on Sunday morning a young man was found at the foot of Glan'rafon-hill, Bangor, a bicycle ,the front wheel of which was badly buckled, lying beside him. Blood was flawing freely from a large wound at the back of his head. The man expired as he was being conveyed to the infirmary, and the body was taken to the public mortuary. From inquiries instituted by Supt. Guest, it transpired that the man was John Griffith, aged 34, a grocer, of Bron Madoc, Talysarn, near Penygroes. He had stayed with his wife in Upper Bangor the previous night, and on Sum- day morning set off on his bicycle for Bethcsda to take part in the Whitsuntide Calvinistic Methodist preaching services there. Last April a young fellow named Roberts, of Liverpool, met with a serious cycle accident at precisely the same sipot as that wihiere Griffith received his fatal injuries, and by a curious coincidence Ro- berts was leaving the infirmary at Bangor "lt Sunday morning. The front wheel of Griffith's bicycle was hopelessly buckled, and the left hand crank of the machine was badly strained. Curiously enough a new acetyline lamp with which the machine was fitted sustained no, dam- age beyond slight indentation on one sifle, the glass not even being cracked. The machine had only one brake, a back pedalling one. It is believed that Griffith, either in ignorance of the dangerous charaoter of the hill, or rely- ing absurdly on his brake, must have ridden down the hill and lost control of the machine. After the previous accident, Coroner Pentir Wil- liams issued a letter to the police calling atten- tion to the dangerous nature of Gian'rafon-hill, and stating that many people had asked him to bring the matter of cycling down the hill before the Town Council, and the practice was not only dangerous to cyclists themselves but also to the numerous pedestrians who are always to be found on .the hill. The Coroner, however, thought the Town Council could do little or no- thing in the matter, and suggested that a more } effective plan would be to summons people rid- ing down the hill on charges of furious driving to the danger of the puiblic. Public opinion, which was strongly roused at the time of the previous accident, is strongly in favour of the enactment of a bylaw making it an. offence to. ride down the hill, or to trench the hill so as to make it uncnideable, a course which, in fact, was taken some years ago. The hill is a verit- able death-trap for cyclists ignorant of its char- acter, though many Bangor young men and women recklessly ridle down it every week.

Open-Air Roller Skating at Colwyn Bay. THE LADIES' COMPETITION DECIDED. There was a large attendance to see the skat- ing competition for the most graceful lady skater at the Colwyn Bay Pier on Thursday evening. After a very interesting contest, in which there was shown some good fancy work, the prize of 60 skating tickets was awarded to Miss Carlton, of Liverpool, a visitor to the town. The following ladies were the judges:—Mrs. W. F. Mason (who made the presentation), Mrs. 'Cramer Su ckfey, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Vincent Walker, and the Misses Mason. Inspiriting music was given, by the Rink Band,

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Colwyn Bay Al Fresco Entertainments. HARRY REYNOLDS' ROYAL SERENADERS. Opening their eighth season in Colwyn Bay, Harry Reynolds and his Royal Serenaders were greeted on Friday evening, at the Public Hall, by a very large house. The re-decorated hall never looked so well, and the audience was more than pleased with the fine programme arranged. Mr. Reynolds deservieis the thanks of Colwyn Bay residents for having provided excellent en- tertainments at the Puibliic Hall for a great por- tion) of the winter, but never is he so happy as when he. is about to inaugurate a summer sea- son,. His name is a household word in the Bay, and his popularity is unbounded. Mr Reynolds has again, got together an excellent company, which includes the old favourites of last season 'Cl iffe Wood, Charleis Warham, and Haro-ld Heath. The row faces are Billly Melia, Cliffe Owen, Colin Gent, and Willie Lane. The con- cert was opened with the chorus Here comes the Coontown band' The stage effect as the curtain went up showed a company of bright faces that are to. deliglht so. many tiholuSlands dur- ing the season on the promenade. The pro- gramme consisted of coon songs, eccentric songs, comic quartettes, ballads, laughable interludes, &c. Mr. Harry Reynolds was given a great re- ception when he sang; and, of course, the in- evitable encore followed. The other members of the company were all well received.. The fi^ part concluded with a descriptive piece, "Coach- ing Days," by the company, a very effective turn. Mr. Harold Heath, the dandy coon singer and sand dancer, has very much improved since last season. The whole performance concluded' with a Siore.aming sketch, Freezing," the char- acter being sustained: by Cliff Wood, Charles Warham, and Cliffe Owen. DuriÎlnlg the evening Mr. Reynolds returned thanks to the audience for supporting him as they had done. It was the best attendance he had had to greet him on the opening of a sea- son, and especially considering the short notice that had been given of the event. It was very encouraging to receive such support. A fine series of animated pictures were given between the two parts. Mr. J. C. Richardson is the accompanist to the Serenaders, and Mr. Davies finds suitable music for the pictures. Mr. Reynolds has engaged in addition to. the above troupe an artiste entirely new to Colwyn Bay, viz., Mr. Charles Blstree, an exceptionally talented male soprano and humorous entertainer. We have no. doubt that he will prove a great acquisition to the entertainmenrts. A word of praise is due to Mr. Bert Copley, the operator, who exercises great judgment in the manipulation, of the machine, the pictures at all times being very steady. The al fresco performances were commenced on Saturday on the Promenade, stage, where, weather permitting, three performances are given daily at n, 3, and 7.45. We may mention that MT. Tom Loudberg, who was here at Easter last, has been appointed by MIT. Reynolds as acting manager at the Public Hall, for the sea- son. Mr. Loudberg's experience is very great in this direction, he having had the management of the picture tours for the Tivoili tours, Lon- dton, Waller Jeff's, Prof. Wood, and Fred Clem- ent's enterprises. We can safely say that a more courteous manager, we patrons, could not wish tOo meet. CAT LIN'S PIERROT ARCADIA. Mr. Catlin is an enter prising man, and having got once more on to the West Promenade from the town, he has arranged for the comfort of his patrons upon the sea front. His season of 1909 has been started with eclat, for there was great merriment and pleasure found in the opening concert given, in their new home on Saturday evening. The opening performance was a great success, and the Arcadia looked well. The entertainment was patronised) by members of the Urban. District Council and a packed at- tendance of the general public. The members of the Council and public officials have expressed themselves as highly pleased with the arrange- ments for the comfort of toose attending the Arcadia and with the entertainments generally. An elaborate lighting scheme is in contempla- tion. At the present time a temporary plant is being utilised and is proving most satisfactory. The artistes are the old favourites, Mr. Sidney Frere (managing director), Mr. Charles Edwin, Mr. James Craig, and Mr. Trevelyn Wynne (society eilltelrta;iner and accompanist) also. Mr. Ted Wootton, baritone (6th year), Mr. Albert Lyon, coon, singer and dancer (5th war), and Mr. Sid Trickett (light comedian and dancer). On Mondpy the company played to enormous holiday crowds, whose intense delight found1 fre- quent expression in laughter and applause. Mr. Sidney Frere, one of the most Avelcome enter- teimdrs in the wjh:ole country, is better than ever. His voice retains all its power and rich- niess, and his command of facial expression is alone sufficient to place him in the very first ranik of his profession. His every move and gesture, and his way of introducing his col- leagues produced roars of laughter, and his own songs and sketches provoked endless mirth. It is no dispraise to his colleagues to say that the audience would he quite satisfied if every item were given by Mr. Sidney Frare alone. y Still, it would be a great mistake to suppose that Catlin's Pierrots is a one-man's show. On the contrary, each and .every artiste is exceed- ingly clever and popular, with the result that encores are very frequent. The Pierrots have a very extensive repertoire, which is as remarkable for its refinement of, tone as for its genuine humour and mirth-provoking qualities. A visit tOo North Wales would not be complete without a visit to. Catlin's Pierrot Arcadia.

Abergeie School Children. A DELIGHTFUL AND INSTRUCTIVE EXCURSION. Twenty-eight of the elder girls from the Aber- gele Non-provided School were taken by Miss Gittins, the headnuistress, for a history lesson to Sit. Asaplhand Denbigh on Tuesday of last weeik. Oil the way the, children noticed the Rhuddlan Marsh, where the terrihle battle of Morfa Rhuddlan took place in the year 796, and Rhuddlan Castle, the stronghold of Robert of Rhuddlan, who was slain at Deganwy in 1087. On reaching St. Asaph the girls made a shon stay to. inspect the old Parish Church and to see in. the churchyard there the grave of Die Aberdaron," and spent a longer time in the Cathedral. The children, were. delighted to- as- cend the tower, and from thence to have a short geography lesson- on the country round, and afterwards to inspect the building. Here they were interested in a Norman doorway, the beau- tiful windows, and oak carvings. In the Chapter House they saw the picture of Die Aberdaron, the precious colltection of old Bibles and other books, including a "hori-i book and a list 01 bishops, including the name of Geoffry of Mon- mouth, who comes into the special period the girls are studying at present. Arriving at Denbigh, they went at once to the Castle and ate their lunch. After a little rest, they were ready to take an interest in the old building and to listen, to a very interesting lec- ture which the custodian of the castle very kindly gave them. They explored every "ftarf of it, and have now a much clearer idea of the meaning of such a fortress, and its founder is more real to them than ever before. The last visit was to the very interesting Eg- Iwys Wen, where they saw a fine Elizabethan tomb belonging to the Salusbiuirys, some fine oak carving, old church furniture, the beautiful oak roof, and the tablet to the memory of Twm o'r Nant," the "Cambrian Shakespeare." In the churchyard they stood round his tomb and read the inscription, and will be much more inte- rested when they read his poems in the future. Everyone reached Abergele safely -at 7.30 somewhat tired, but very happy.

Gwytherin Family Dispute. MR. JUSTICE BUCKNILL ON THE WELSH PEOPLE. Mr Justice Bucknilil and a common jury were engaged throughout Friday at Ruthin Assizes hearing an action in respect of land in the par- ish of Gwytherin, ruea] Llanrwst. The plaintiff was Robert Owen, Henrir Farm, and the ue- fendiant was, his uncle, also named Robert Owen, of Birym Buckley Farm. His Lordship asked if there were no hope of the parties coming to a settlement. It was al- ways a pity that relatives should fight, and it was better that solicitors should get half their fees than have the whole, and there be bad blood for ever in a family. Counsel conferired for a few minutes, but were unable to agree. 'Mr Ellis Griffith, M.P., and Mr Montgomery (instructed by Mr A. O. Evans, Denbigh) were for the plaintiff and Mr Arte- mus Jones and Mr R. A. Griffith (instructed by Messrs R. O. Jones & Davies, Festiniog) for the defendants. Mr Griffith, in opening, said the issue simply was, the definition to be placed on two. ho-ldings left to. a son and a grandson. The testator was David Owen, who owned considerable land in the parish of Gwytherin. He had three sons., to whom he left hand in a will dated December, 1894. He left a farm, named Hend.re to, his grandson Robert, son of his son Maurice, Bryu Biucklev, to his son Robert, and other holdings to the third son. On Robert the younger at- taining his majority it became necessary to de- fine Hendire, and a dispute arose as to the boundary, owing to a large portion of the fields claimed by the plaintiff as part of Hendre hav- ing for some years been farmed along with that of Bryn Buckley. There was a deed in exist- ence which described Biyn Buckley as a farm of 35 acres or thereabouts. The acreage which the plaintiff said was Bryn Buckley was 35712 acres, so that the plaintiff was I;/z acres out. The, land which the defendant said was Bryn Buckley, and therefore his under the will, was 66 acres, that he was altogether 31 acres out. That deed was dated 1826. It gave- the names of the fields one by one, and ha could prove conclusively by documentary and oral evidence that those fields and those fields only constituted Bryn Buckley. For the defence Mr Jones argued that the question was, Wlhat was in the mind of the plaintiff's grandfather when he executed the will? He would put in clieed-s relating to' these properties extending as far back as 1747, and from that time onwards until the present time deed after deed had been executed, but never in any one of them had there been any doubt raised as to what the different lands consisted of, and never since 1849 until the present moment was any attempt made to attach the three fields in disDiute to Hendre. His Lordship again asked whether it was not 'possible to settle the case. I could do it for you in ten minutes," remarked the Judge amidst laughter, adding, People in Wales very often— be they soldiers, sailors, or anybody else—once they make up their minds, to. fight they go. on with it." (Laughter.) A consultation took olace in his Lordship's room, but the parties failed to. agree. In the end a verdict, was given for the plain- tiff. Damages ^47, and costs.

Slate Quarrying Methods. SYSTEM THAT MAY SOON SUPERSEDE BARGAIN-LETTING. In one of the Festiniog quarries a new system of woirkinjg has been, adopted, with results which are regarded as eminently satisfactory. The ex- perimemt has been watched with interest by the quarrying community of North Wales, and its success is likely to lead to-its- general adoption by quarry-owners. The system of working the quarries by letting bargains is unsatisfactory to both employer and workman, and is not ba,sed on sound economic theory. lvhen a quarryman takes a bargain he can, never tell, how much it will yield him, and his one object is to. proouce as large a quantity of slates as possible in the time at his disposal, regardless of the general good of the quarry or of the welfare of the work- men as a clasis. But perhaps the greatest evil of the system at present in use is that workmen are often kept idle for Long periods simply be- cause their partners are unable to. supply them with sufficient stone, though there may be enough stone on another bargain in the same quarry to keep many more men employed. The advantage of the new system, which has been tested in Festiniiog, is that every quarryman will be kept constantly employed so Iong as stone will be available in any part of the quarry. There is no letting of bargain's, but the work is so divided among the different classes of work- men that skiltledi quiarrymen are not called upon to do labourers1' work, but each class is given, its own special duties to perform. The result is that the work is much more, efficiently done under the new system than under the; old, for instead of dabbling in several descriptions of work the men now specialise in one kind, with the result, that the aggregate number of slates turned out by a given number of men is greater than was formerly the case, and the workman- ship is, also, far better. At present the workmen are paid a day' wage, but as soon as circum- stances permit it is intended to adopt a bonus system. Several quarry managers, who1 have visited Festiniog to investigate the working of the new system are struck with the success at- tending it.

Welsh Golfing Union. CONWAY CHOSEN FOR 1911. This annual delegate meeting of the Welsh Golfing Union was held at the Queen's Hotel, Rhyl, on Friday evening. Dr. W. Permewan presided, and was, supported, by Sir R. Williams Buiikeley, Dr. E. Tenison Collins, Cardiff; Mr John Wild, Rhyl; and -Air Wyndham Jenkins, Hon. Secretary. There was a good attendance. At the outset the Chairman welcomed the members of the Union to North Wales, and ex- pressed, a hope'that in the future the Union's annual championship meetings would be held alternately in North, and South Wales. (Cheers.) The Treasurer's statement showed that dur- ing the past year the bank balance had been in. creased from fi86 to 6209. The statement was adopted. It was resolved that the usual subscription be made to the Welsh-, professional championship prize fund. The: Earl of Plymouth was re- elected president, and the vice-presidents were all. re-elected. Dr. Permewan was re-elected chairman, Dr. Collins vice-chairman, Mr T. M. Barlovr horn, treasurer, and Mr Wyndham Jen- kins hon. secretary. An application from Llangammarch Wells Club for affiliation to the Union was reTented for consideration to the Executive Committee. The Hon. Secretary read a telegram from the Carnarvonshire Clrub, Conway, offering their course for the annual championship meeting of the Union in igi i. The Teniby Club wrote offer- ing their Idnkis to. the Union for 1910. It was pointed out by Dr. Cbillins that the invitation. of Swansea Bay had been already accepted for 1910. 'So, far as 1911 was concernld the general feeling was in favour of accepting the offer of Conway, and on the motion of Mr Cyril Turn- bull, seconded by Mr Wallace, the invitation was unanimously accepted.

A good old preacher, who had decided to leave an uaireimulnierative charge, finding it im- possible to collect his salary, said in his fare- well sermon "I have little more to add, dear brethren, save this: You were all in favour of frefe salvation, and the manner in which you have treated me proves that you have got it fi,

Conway School Boys' Football Team. SUCCESSFUL SEASON. On Friday evening, the members of the Con- way Boys' School Football team were given a right royal reception on their arrival home from Uandudno after having won the beautiful shield presented by the Llandudno) and District School boys' League, and the first set of silver medals with gold centre. The boys, who were in the change of Mr A. Sinclair Allan, played ten matches during the season, and did not lose a single one. Eight were won and two, were drawn. It is very creditable to them that throughout the competition only four goals were scored against them. The team came by road from Llaindiudno, Junction, being driven in a braike decorated with bunting. They were beaded by the, Borough Band, and followed by a very large crowd of people. The procession halted near the boys' school, and in the playground they were presented with the shieilld and medals by Dr. R. Arthur- Priohard, J.P., c.c., Chairman of the Man- ager's, who had: with him the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Roibeirtsi), the Rev. J Davies, Mr Allan,, the boys' master; and others in.tere.sted in them. The Vicar said he was delighted that the boys of that school had been successful in winning such an excellent trophy. This was the first time that such a competition had taken place, and they should all be proud of the fact that the Conway boys had taken possession of it. He was glad to think there were rising footballers in the school, who would be seen on the football field in years to come. He was always-pleased to encourage boys in all kinds of competitions, which would improve their physique and their character, and which would be a great help for them in yeans to come. The shield would be hung up in the school, and be hoped it would remain there for some years, although some of the lads who had played manfully for it this year would not be able to do so again. He called upon the Chairman of the Managers to present the shield and medals. Dir. Prichard, was given a hearty- reception, and in the course of a few remarks he said it was a great pleasure to' be able to hand the trophy to, the captain of the team. As they all knew, all these games were but ac- cessories to the school teaching, and they would stremlgtlhrern the brains of the pu/pils. In the play- ing of football they must not forget that it was only an accessory to being clever in the school. He congratulated Mr Sinclair Allan and the boys upon their creditable performance. If played property, football was a splendid thing for health, and he (the doctor) was very proud to hear that the team had played so decorously in the field at Llandudno:, showing what Con- way could do. It was a great credit to them not having been beaten once, and he trusted that in their lessons they would emulate that state of things. (Applause.) The shield was then presented to. Captain Lewis Levi Jones, amidst great cheering, and each of the players were handed a medal by the doctor. A hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Prichard, on the proposition of Mr Allan, terminated the pro- ceedings. The team afterwards ascended the brake, and again, headbdi by the band, they marched around the principal streets of the town, being lustily cheered on their way. 8

Vicar Prichard. Mr. Ernest Rhys notices in the Manchester Guardian the volume on The Old Vicar in the "Cyires y FiI,' edited by Mr. Owen M. Edwards, M.A., and printed and published by Messrs. R. E. Jones and Bros., Conway and Colwyn Bay. The reviewer says: Under the title of Yr Hen Ficer (The Old Vicar), a volume of Rhys Prichard of Llan- dovery's moral songs and pious admonitions has taken its place in Mr. Owen M. Edwards's ex- cellent little series. These religious rhymes of the seventeenth century have been read by most of us in old, well-thumbed copies that showed how far the Canwyll Cymro a Welshman's candle shed its gleams, and it is interesting to have the book in a new setting. It gains by the arrangement of the contents under cer- tain labels and headings as the Beibl Bach," Songs of the Plague," &c. Some of the songs in the latter section, which opens with a call to Wales to Irepent and mourn, Cymru, Cyrnru, rnwtrna, mwrna! are among the, live. and. un- fading memorials of that deadly pestilence. Then the Old Vicar's inspired doggerel often outspeaks the subtler accents of other poets who have tried with a finer instrument to ex- press the calamity of a people. London and the trouble of London weigh heavy on his im- agination. Some of his attempt to realise in his old Llandovery vicarage and for his flock there the sensation of the great city in its day of gloom sound like the beating of a drum to arms "Y mae Llundain fawr yn mwril10 Fel Caersalem gwedi'i hanrheithi-o Nid oes dim ond oofrain ynddi, I yn, Cwynfan tost a lId annigri. "M,ae"r fath alar, mae'r fath dristwch, M ae'r fath gwynfan a thrafferthwch, Mae'r'*fath weiiyr a'r fath ochain, Ni bu'r fath erioed yn Llundain." It is great London: mourns there, like Jeru- salem after its sacking. Nothing but sighs, sore complaining, and a joyfcsis "crying to be heard. There is such lamenting, such sadness, such anguish and trouble, such sighing and cry- ing, as was never known in London before." Mr. Ellas',s picture of a street under the hand of the plague helps to carry home the terror of the time. -8_-

Welsh National Library. A T. E. ELLIS MEMENTO. The annual meeting of the Court of Governors of the National Library of Wales was held. at the National Library (temporary premises), Aberys- wyth, on. Friday. The President (Sir John, Wful. liams) was in the chair, and there were also pre- sent Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P. (Vice-Presi- dent), Principal Roberts (Aberystwyth), Princi- pal Bebb (Lampeter), Mr D. Lleufer Thomas, 13r. Gwenogfryn Evans, Mr J. H. Davies, Sir T. Merchant Williams, Mr Hy. Owen (Treasurer), Mr Walter F. Rice (Dynevor), Professor Anwyl, Professor J. Yung Evans, Mr D. C. Roberts, and Mr W. Thomas (Aberystwyth), Mrs BulKtiey Owen (Oswestry), Mrs 'T. E. Ellis (Aberyst- wyth), Mir E. D. Jones (Fishguard), the Rev. John Fisher (St. Asaph), Mr T. H. Howell (Newport), Mir J. W. Summers (Mold), Colonel J. A. Bradruey (Monmouth), Mr M. S. Williams (St. Doniats), and Mr J. Balliinger (Librarian). Before proceeding worth the business, the Lib- rarian produced, a massive silver inkstand, which, he said, Mrs T. E. Ellis desired to pre- sent to the National library for use at the Court and Council meetings. It was,, he ex- plained, a wedding prestent made by Sir John Hlythe to the late Mr T. E. Ellis, and Mrs Ellis desired to perpetuate his memory by asking the Court to accept the inkstand. (Hear, bear.) The in returnin,g thanks for the gift orn behalf- of the CWurt, said the late Mr T. E. Ellis was one. of the first and most active workers in the National Library movement.

Liittle Jean's parents wecre enthusiastic bridge- pilayers, and Jean wa more or less familiar with the sight of cards. At Sunday school one day the, teacher had been, giving a talk on David. Finally she held up a little coloured print of David dressed in Royal robes, and asked,"What child can tell me who this is?" Out of the silence piped little Jean's voioe, I think it's a king, but it may be a jock!"

Scholastic. iNSPECTOR OF MINES.—Private Lessons by Pest.—Mine Managers' Exams., Scholarships^ and Associateships in Mining, &c. Candidates. prepared. Mineralogy, Geology, Coal and Metal Mining, Placer, and Hydraulic Mining, ore dress- ing, milling, mining, mining Mathematics, Electri- city, and Surveying. Certificates awarded. Write for Syllabus. The Cambrian Mining School, .Glanffrwd, Porth, Glam. i66A LONDON and Bangor Matriculation, Lampeter Civil Service Examiations. MR.W. BEZANT LOWE, M.A., F.C.S., has classes in Bangor and Conway also private; Tuition or Classes in Classics, Mathamatics, Modern Languages, Map Sciences in Bangor, Llandudno, Conway, Colwyn Bay, Abergele, &c. —Apply, Cae Carw, Llanfairfechan. LANAVON, Cadnant Park, Conway.—Girls' vJT Boarding and Day School. Preparatory for boys under 10. Excellent care, diet and education. Fees moderate. Principal Miss Shaw. Languages, and Music. Next term begins May 4th. 168 MR. F. GURNEY BARNETT, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., Teaching Singing, Teaching Pianoforte, CONDUCTOR of the Colwyn Bay Philharmonic Society, gives lessons in voice production,, solo singing, pianoforte and organ playing, theory, harmony, &c. Candidates prepared for all recognised exam- inations. ADDRESS: NORMANHURST, LLANERCH-ROAD, COLWYN BAY. 4& HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL AND PUPIL TEACHERS' CENTRE, COLWYN BAY. HEAD MASTER: E. GRIFFITHS, C.M. SCIENCE MASTER: S. GLYNNE JONES, B.A., L.C.P. ASSISTANT MASTERS J. HENRY ROBERTS, B.A. LL. WILLIAMS, B.A ASSISTANT MISTRESSES M. SNODDY, B.A. L. C. JONES, B.A. S. PARRY. COOKERY MISTRESS: J. P. WILLIAMS (Diploma of Training School of Cookery, Chester) THE School is pleasantly situated, has a large Assemoxy Hall, separate Classrooms, Science Laboratories, Workshop, and a large Kitchen well adapted for the teaching- of Cookery and Laundry Work. The School also possesses- extensive Recreation Grounds. Pupils must be twelve years of age on admission. The course of instruction provides preparation for London and Welsh Matriculation Oxford Local Examination (Pre- minary, Junior and Senior). Particulars of Fees on application to Head Master, or to Mr. F. J. Holmes, Bank Chambers, Colwvn Bav. 45 GIRLS' COLLEGE, Gorphwysfa," Old Colwyn. Principal: Miss M. M. MELLOR. Assisted by an Efficient Staff of Resident English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Professors. Pupils are prepared for the Oxford & Cambridge Local and London Matriculation Examinations. The College, which commands an extensive view atands within its own grounds of 1 acres. Spacious and Well Ventilated Class Rooms, Tennis and Croquet Lawns. 46 ART & CRAFTS CLASSES MISS HOLMES Certificated Art Mistress, South Kensington Exhibitor at the Principal Exhibitions in Englandand Wales; Instructress for the past 12 years to the Technical Art Classes, Colwyn Bay. RECEIVES Pupilg for instruction in Draw- ing, Shading, Painting in Oils and Water Colours from Life, Models, Casts and Natural Objects; Sketching from Nature, Modelling, Casting, Design, Embossed and Cut Leather, Metal, Marqueterie, &c., fltc. Special arrangements for Private Lessons, Pupils at a distances, and fer Visitors. LARKFIELD, STUDIO COLWYN BAY. PENRHYN ROAD. 47 MISS MALDWYN PRICE, R.A.M., Cert., gives lessons in voice production, solo singing, piano. Terms on application to A. J. Fleet, Music Warehouse, Colwyn Bay, and Welbeck House, Colwyn Bay. 49 ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL (For Boys and Girls) THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE COLWYN BAY DISTRICT. HEADMASTER Mr. J. WILLIAMS, M.A. (Oxon), assisted by an experienced staff of Masters and Mistresses. Efficient preparation for all the usual examinations, and Special departments for Science, Manual Instruction, Cookery, Music and Commercial Subjects. DRILL AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES taught by SERGT.-INSTRUCTOR J. BROWN. RECENT SUCCESSES include: OPEN SCHOLARSHIP TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. OPEN EXHIBITION at TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. EXHIBITION AT JESUS COLLEGE, OXFORD. DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY EXHIBITION. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP BANGOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. PASSES AT MATRICULATIONS^OF LONDON UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF WALES. HONOURS SENIOR AND JUNIOR, CENTRAL WELSH BOARD CERTIFICATES WITH NUMEROUS DISTINCTIONS. EDINBURGH MEDICAL PRELIM., &c. The Railway Fares of Pupils from Colwyn Bay and Old Colwyn are paid by the County School Governors. Where all other preparations fail this will not. rJ remedy. Avoid operations, Sive immediate relief. A few days' trea • JBNjBB ment eftects a permanent cure. PArkirc' A marvellous, safe and speedy rJ remedy. Avoid operations, Sive immediate relief. A few days' trea • ment eftects a permanent cu j|p Sufferers from this terrible cc!rn(r plaint suffer no more. Jars bearing Govt. Stamp, 2/- & 3/6 post iree'u MR- P^PYS/ r Hogarth- anacea r°a<*>Earis court, londow. IN MEMORIAM CARDS. Choice De9 in Stock. To be had at R. E. JONES & BROS. Central Library, 8, Station-road, Colwyn Bay: Rose Hill-street, and Bangor-rcad, Conway-