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Llanfair Talhaiarn Competitive Meeting. The annual competitive meeting, under the auspices of the Llanfair Talhaiarn Mutual Im- provement Society, was held in the Council School on the afternoon and evening of Good Friday. The conductor at both meetings was the Rev. 0. Ffoulkes, Bettws-yn-Rhos. The accompanist was Miss Lloyd, Ty'nyffrith, Llan- fair. The adjudicators were: — Music, Mr. Robert Edmunds, Denbigh poetry. Rev. H. Cer- nyw Williams, Corwen essays, Dr. Roberts Ellis; Plas-yn-Llan, and Mr. R. T. Williams, Llan- fair recitations, Deiniol Fychan," Bangor arts and crafts, several ladies; miscellaneous, Mr. Isaac Roberts, Bryntirion, Llanfair. The officials were Messrs. R. T. Williams (Chairman of the Committee), John Evans, Chapel House (Vice-Chairman): John Hughes, Boot Stores (Treasurer), and Walter Harrison, Denbigh-road (Secretary). AFTERNOON MEETING. Children's solo (under 12), Ar hyd y nos 1, Lizzie Roberts, Penycoed, Llansannan 2, M. A. Williams, Wern Bach, Llangernyw; 3, Hannah M. Williams, Ffynnoniau, Llannefydd. Stanza, Y Niwl 1, Gwilym Llafar," Beth- esda, for the following :— Rhyw Iwythog leithder, wlitha--ddae'r a nen Ydyw'r niwl: ymdaena Yn ernes o wres yr ha', Neu glog oer gwlaw ag eira." Recitation (for those under 16), Cyfarwyddyd yn yr anialwch 1, Goodwin Jones, Llys- faen 2, Tommy Williams, Bedwyn Isa', Llan- fair 3, Jennie Williams, Ffynnoniau, Llan- nefydd. Pair of muffatees 1, Miss Mary Hughes, Llanfair. Solo (for competitors not having previously won a prize), Bwthyn yr Amddifad Divided between Lizzie Evans and David Williams, Llanfair. Pair of d'ovlevs: 1, Miss Maggie Roberts, Dyffryn, Eglwys Bach. Walking stick: 1, James Evans, Gwylfa Hir- aethog, Bylchau. Recitation (for those under 13), Yn eisieu-bachgen 1, Lilian Evans 2, M. A. Williams, Wern Bach. Llangernyw 3, Arthur Vaughan Jones, Zion House, Bettws. I Tea cosy: 1, Miss Harriet Davies, Ty'nycyll, Llanfair. Essay, The importance of being able to render first aid to the injured Prize divided between Miss Mary Roberts and Walter Harrison, both of Llanfair. Solo (for those under 16), Morfa Rhuddlan 1, Lizzie Jones, Llansannan 2, Phoebe Jones, Pen'rallt, Llan- fair 3, Jennie Williams, Ffynnoniau, Llan- nefvdd. At the close of the meeting Deiniol Fychan recited Hanes v dyn yn Swyddfa'r Gwlaw," a humorous piece which the audience enjoyed and vociferously cheered. THE EVENING MEETING. The conductor at the outset said that owing to another engagement, Sir Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., who was to have occupied the chair, could not do so but he had made amends for his absence by sending a handsome dona- tion to the funds.- (Applause.) Sir Herbert was a firm believer in and hearty supporter of literary gatherings such as they were holding at Llanfair that day. The programme then proceeded as follows :— Piece of poetry suitable for recitation 1, T. E. Williams, Blaenau Festiniog, who had chosen "Clefyd y SuI" as his subject. "Deiniol Fychan" thought the subject a very appro- priate one for a Festiniog poet to work upon, for the Sunday disease was terribly and dan- gerously prevalent in that neighbourhood. (Laughter.). There were no less than fifteen competitors on the challenge solo for those not having previously won a prize of I Os. 6d., and the prize went to William Jones, Dyserth, who sang Lead, Kindly Light," Thomas Llewelyn, Jones, Abergele, being a good second, with Bwthyn yr Amddifad." Hand-made table- centre 1, Miss Harriet Davies, Ty'nycyll, Llan- fair. Debate, of the competitors' own choice 1 Robert Edwards and Robert Morris, Gwyth- erin, whose subject was Yr hen lane a'r gwr priod," which evoked roars of laughter. Hir a thoddaid in memory of the late Rev. Moses Roberts, Llangollen, but a native of Llan- fair Five elegies had been received, and the prize went to the Rev. Aaron Morgan, Blaen -Ffos, South Wales, a famous eisteddfodwr, and a winner of several chairs, for the following lines:— Fyred yr oedran 0, frawd dirodres Mor hardd ei wyneb mor wyrdd ei hanes Angel i'w genedl: efengyl gynes Y Groes gynygiodd, a'i gwresog neges. Fe wyr y wlad ddirfawr les—pregethau Hyawdl wef usau y duwiol Foses Baritone solo, Plentyn Duw": 1, William Hughes Davies, Dalar, Llanfair. Three com- peted. Hand-made fancy cushion: 1, Miss Harriet Davies, Ty'nycyll. Recitation (open), "Y Berth yn llosgi"; 1, Miss Williams, Plas Uchaf, Llannefydd. Best sketch in pencil of A goat in a thunderstorm (" Gafr ar daran- au ") 1, Gwilym Vaughan Jones, Zion House, Bettws. There were ten competitors for the best written love letter, and Deiniol Fychan's comments on each "epistle" were screamingly witty and thoroughly enjoyable to the crowded audience. Times are unmistakably chang- ing said Deiniol, for only one lover has taken the trouble to insert the inevitable crosses for kisses at the end of his letter." Another com- petitor was pretty emphatic about his ultimatum to his beloved one, for he used such an expres- sion as Cofia di ddwad nos Fercher, neu myn cebyst (Loud laughter.) The prize went to Miss Katie Hughes, Llansannan, who ought to add considerably to her income as a teacher of love letter writer for the heroes of the hills of Llanfair and Llansannan. Chief essay, Dyn. ei fawredd a'i fychander yn ol y Beibl 1, Miss Lizzie Roberts, Fron Deg, Abergele. Only two competed on the challenge solo—W. H. Davies, Dalar, and David J. Roberts, Brynygroes, Bet- tws, the first-named winning. The committee, however, awarded a special prize to Mr. David Roberts for his meritorious attempt. Deiniol Fychan" was loudly applauded for his splen- didly realistic reciting of Yn Boddi." Tenor and bass duett, Arwyr Cymru Fydd 1, Wil- liam Davies and W. Hughes Davies, Llanfair. The usual votes of thanks and the singing of I Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," terminated a thor- oughly enjoyable and successful meeting from every point of view. SKARCHLIGHT.

Trefriw Competitive Meeting. A competitive meeting was held at the Eben- ezer Chapel on Friday evening, and at the Pub- lic Hall on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Ebenezer Band of Hope, both meetings being well attended. Mr. R. Roberts, Bron- derw, presided on Friday evening, and Mr. Samuel Hughes, Glyn, conducted on Saturday night the Rev. Henry Jones presided and con- ducted the meeting. The adjudicators were:— Music Mr. T. T. Powell, Penygroes. Essays Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, Llanrwst, and Rev. D. P. Hopkins, Llanbedr. Poetry Rev. Evan Davies. Recitation Mr. D. Davies, Llys, and Rev. W. E. Jones, Penllyn, Colwyn. Cate- chism Mr. Owen Jones, Bryn Crafnant. Art: Miss Humphreys, Glyn Miss Meredith, Plas Engan, and Mr. R. Roberts, Bronderw. Dialogue and speech Mr. R. H. Williams. Ser- mons Mr. W. Owen, Poplars. The accom- panist was Miss Rowlands, Plas Gladys. Messrs. J. R. Williams, Llys Ivor, and W. Jones, Ysgubor 1 Cerrig, acted as hon. secretaries, and Mr. J. T. Davies, Neuadd Cottage, as treasurer. Miss Rowlands, Plas Gladys, and Mrs. O. Jones, Bryn Crafnant, kindly prepared ru^ttes, which they presented to the prize-winners. The awards were as follows :— Chief essay: 1, Mr. H. H. Jones, Bettws-y- Coed. Essay, The History and Temptation of Christ": 1, Mr. Jesse Williams, Redditch; 2, Mr. Ted Roberts, Brynafon. Pedwar pennill Iesu a'i Golli 1, Mr. David Roberts (Dewi Deulyn). Party (not under 16 in number), In Memoriam" and "Penarth": 1, Ebenezer party (conducted by Mr. H. R. Wilkins). Child- ren's party (not under twelve in number), Y Tri Llanc": 1, Ebenezer Juvenile Choir (con- ducted by Mr. J. T. Davies). Duet: Mrs. R. C. Roberts and Miss Jones, Victoria-terrace, Llan- rwst. Challenge solo, Myfyrdod yr Unig 1, Mrs. Kerry, Llanrwst. Baritone solo Mr. Tim Evans, Llanbedr. Solo (Welsh air) 1, Miss Edith Roberts, Nant. Singing to the hand test (under 14): 1, Jennie Evans; 2. Tommy Dav- ies. Duet (children) 1, Annie Charlotte Roberts, Arfona, and Lizzie Pierce. Solo (under 16) 1, Annie Charlotte Roberts (Ar- fona). 2, Jennie Evans. Solo (under 14) 1, Annie Charlotte Roberts (Arfona) 2, M. Harrop Parry, Llangernyw. Solo (under 10) :*1, Blodwen Hughes; 2, Lizzie Pritchard; 3, Edward G. Thomas. Catechism (under 16) 1, Ted Roberts; equal 2, Mem Roberts and Mary Davies. Ditto (under 13): 1, David Edison Bibby 2, John Davies. Ditto (under 11): 1, Annie Williams equal 2, Llewelyn Dav- ies and Gladys Robers. Ditto (under 9) 1, Emyr Williams 2, David J. Williams. Ditto (under 8) 1, Lizzie Pritchard. Ditto (under 7) 1, Ivor Williams and Nellie Moss, equal; 2, George Wilkins 3, Kate Davies. Chief recita- tion John Evans, Henryd. Recitation (under 18) Annie Williams (Nansi Prysor) and Mary Davies, equal. Ditto (under 14): 1, Sarah Jane Jones 2, William Jones, Tanycoed. Ditto (under 8) 1, Nellie Moss 2, Rosaline Owen 3, Lizzie Prichard and Eleanor Edwards, equal. Crochet tie Mrs. Owen, Guilder Rose. Table centre (crewel work) 1, Cassie Thomas, Carreg- wen Farm 2, Lizzie Jones, Victoria-terrace. Tray cloth (drawn thread borders) 1, Miss M. Roberts, Brynafon 2, Olwen Ellis. Map of Palestine (under 15): 1, Miss Gladys Williams, Town Hill, Llanrwst. Catechism (replying to questions given at the meeting) David Edison Bibby. Dialogue: Samuel Williams and Ed- ward H. Williams. Best speech on improve- ments required in the village: Samuel Wil- liams, Cae Coch. Best collection of sermons delivered at Ebenezer Chapel during January (under 20) Samuel Williams and Ted Roberts, equal. The texts during the same period (under 13): 1, Sarah Jane Jones, Cowlyd-terrace; 2, Lizzie Jones. Ditto (under 12): 1, Annie Charlotte Roberts (Arfona) 2, Annie Williams (Nansi Prysor) 3, Gladys Roberts, Berth, and Edward G. Thomas, equal. The following re- ceived prizes for good attendance at the Band of Hope during the winter session: 1, Mem Roberts 2, Willie Jones 3, E. T. Roberts and D. Edison Bibby, equal; 4, George Wilkins also Emyr Williams, Gladys Roberts, Lizzie Jones Annie Charlotte Roberts, Ivor Williams, D. J. Williams, Annie Williams, Sassie Thomas, Sarah Roberts, Nellie Moss, Edward G. Thomas, and Sarah Jane Jones.

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Llanrwst Easter Eisteddfod. The second annual eisteddfod, promoted by the young men connected with Scotland-street C.M. Chapel, Llanrwst, was held on Monday at the Church House. There was an elaborate programme, and the competitors, more especially in the juvenile section, were both numerous and oif a high standard of merit. The adjudicators were:—Music: Messrs. H. Griffiths, A.C.. Pwllheli, and T. R. Williams, A.C., Trefriw. Art: Mrs. Owen, Guelder Rose, Trefriw Mrs. Owen, Bridge-street, Llanrwst Miss White, Council School, and Miss Jones, Infant's School. Poetry: Revs. Evan Davies, Trefriw, and O. Gaianydd Williams, Roe Wen. Essays Revs, Richard Rowlands, I. C. Roberts, and Thomas Jones. Recitations: Messrs. W. J. Williams, J.P., and William Hughes, J.P. Pencil sketch: Mr. O. K. Hughes, M.A., County School. The accompanists were Mrs. Williams, Gwynfa, and Mr. B. J. Rich, R.A.M., Llanrwst. The success of the event was due. in the main to the efforts of the Committee, of whom Mr. E. M. Jones was an able Cliairman. He was supported by three hard-working comrades in the persons of Mr. David J. Owen, Regent House, the Treasurer, and Messrs. Ivor Pugh Roberts, and Elias Wil- liams, general secretary and musical secretary respectively. The afternoon meeting was not so largely attended, but the competitions proved highly interesting. The chairman was Mr. R. II. Williams, Plas Gladys, Trefriw, and Mr. R. E. Thomas, Trefriw, conducted. The following were the successful cOi!TIpetitors: -VioEn solo: Mr Ivor Davies, Llanrwst. Pryddest, "Y gweifth- iwr Mr. E. Eidar Davies, Llithfaen. Tie: Miss Blodwen Jones, Denbigh-street, Llanrwst. Solo under 12 Dy gwmni, cLirion lesu r, Annie Charlotte Roberts, Trefriw; 2, Blodweni Hughes,Trefriw 3, Ellen Jane Jones, Llanrwst. Solo for any voice, not having previously won a prize: 1, Miss Lil Williams, Regent House, Llanrwst. Recitation under 12: 1, Bob Gethin, Dolgarrog; 2, E. D. Rowlands, Llanrwst, and L. J. Roberts, Bron Haul, Llanrwst. Best pair of coloured gloves Miss M. Roberts, Llan- frothen. quaitetu Mr. David Wil- liams and party, Llanrwst. Essay (confined to ladies) Mrs. Williams, Tan y Graig. Duett, under 16: Annie Charlotte Roberts and Annie Pierce, Irefriw. Essay, under 25: Mr. James Williams, 9, Wesley-street, Blaenau Festiniog. Solo, over 12 and under 16: 1, M. J. Roberts, Ffrith Gleision, Nebo 2, Maggie Evans, Coed LI yd an Maw, Melin y Coed. Dialogue, under 18 Nancy Prysor and Jennie Evans, Trefriw. Pair of black gloves: Miss Roberts, Llan- f rot ben. Ign the juvenile choir competition two choirs appeared'—Trefriw juvenile- choir (Mr. William Owen) and Scot land-street Children's Choir Llanrwst (Mr. Gwilym Roberts), and the prize was awarded to. the Trefriw choir. The evening meeting was presided over (in the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. G. Owen, Metropolitan Bank) by Mr. John Williams, Bootle, a gentleman greatly interested in the Scotland-street cause. Mr. R. E. Thomas was again the conductor. The following were the awards:—Tenor solo, Mr. R. O. Ellis, Llan- rwst. Englyn, Y gweitruiwr": Mr. Geufron Jones. Towyn, Meirioneth. Chief essav: Mr. H. H. Jones, Gethin Terrace, Bettwsycoed. Recitation (open) Mr. Elias Williams, Brvn Tirion. Duet: Arthur Williams and Henry Williams. Pianforte solo Ivor Pryce Williams, 6, Conway Terrace. Tea cosy Miss Williams] Regent House. Quartett: Mr. R. O. Ellis 'and party. ( hallenge solo. Lend me your aid party. Challenge solo. Lend me your aid Mr. D. C. Hughes, Willoughby House, Bettws- y-coed. Recitation (open) Mr. R. Lloyd Jones, Penmachno. Pencil sketch, £ i The Old Bridge Mr. John Kershaw, Watling-street, Llanrwst. An interesting item was the competition for the best rendering of a hymn tune by those over 45. Three came forward, and the first prize was awarded to Mrs. Jones, Scotland-street, for an excellent rendering. The second was awarded to Mr. David Williams, and the third to Mr. John Jones. Denbigh-street, Llanrwst. Green silk tie.: Violet," who d,id not respond to her name. Only one choir put in an appearance, that of Scotland-street (conductor, Mr. E. M. Jones). This choir gave an excellent rendering of the two hymn tunes, Eir.imvg and "Croes- hoeliad." and the adjudicator spoke in high terms of their finished performance.

Welsh Baptist Cymanfa in Liverpool. The, Welsh Baptist Cyinanfa in Liverpool and district was held on Friday, Saturday, and Sun- day. The ministers taking part in the various services were the Rev. D. D. Hopkins, Forth Professor Evans, M.A., Bangor; J. Edwards, Porth Wyre Lewis, Nevin E. Pritchard, Wrexham R. S. Morris, Cwmavon W. G. Owen (Llifon) Lee Davies, Brynaman Aaron Morgan, Blaenyffos; E. Edmunds, Swansea; and D. Davies, Llandudno. The aggregate meeting of church members, or Gyfeillach Gyffredinol, held in Evert on Village Chapel on Saturday evening, was presided over by the Rev. H. R. Roberts, anic^ addresses were delivered by the Rev's. W. G. Owen, D. D. Hopkins, J. Ed- wards, and D. Davies (Llandudno) OIl Re- ligious Experience," with regard to its necessity, fostering, value, and proclamation. The Chair- man spoke of the loss sustained by the denoinin. ation in the death of the Rev. Moses Roberts, of Llangollen, who for many years was a prominent figure at these annual celebrations, of which the one just terminated was the 102nd.

Conway Competitive Meeting. The annual competitive meeting in connection with the Sunday Schools of Carmel C.M. Chapel was held in the Schoolroom on Wednesday night, presided, over by Mr. Wm. Edwards, Boderw. The conductor was Mr. W. C. Wil- liarns, Meddiant, and the secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. D. Collen Jones. Miss Gwladys Evans was the accompanist. The following were the adiiidi-t-rhe Revs. T. Gwynedd Roberts and Wm. Jones, Messrs. Josef E. Jones, W. J. Jones, T. J. Parry, Hugh Parry. J. Hooson, 11. O. Evans, J. H. Thomas, Lawrence Davies, Owen Evans, Elias Jones, John Roberts, W. Edwards and C. Cynwal Jones, Misses Harriet Roberts, I.. A. Griffiths, M. C. Parry and Pollie Jones. The following were the awards: -Chiei Essay: J. J. Evans. Essay on the history of Paul (for those under 21): 1, Laura Jones. Solo (under 12), Gofal Duw am blant 1, Eurwen Parry; 2, Sallie Edwards. Duett (under 16j, Molwn Di, Arglwydd 1, Mary Alice Hughes and Nellie Thomas 2, Lena and Gwen Jones. Duett (under 12) 1, Mair and Kurwen Parry. Solo (over 12), "Y Rhosynau" 1, Nellie Thomas; 2, Elorrie Williams. Party of children under 16 years, who sang best, Rhwng y bladeu": 1, Mr. R. M. llooson's party. Written examinations (under 21) 1, Gwladys Evans; 2, Laura Jones; 3, Louisa Evaus (under 16): 1, Elorrrie Hughes 2, Lena Jones and Jennie Hughes (equal) 3, Richard Thomas Williams. (Under 14): 1, Winifred Williams; 2, Eurwen Parry; 3, Lizzie Jane Roberts; (under 12): 1, Gwen, Jones; 2. Mair Parry; 3. Alun Jones (under 10) Mother's (iift: 1, Katie Williams; 2, Winnie Williams; 3, Doris Tostevine. Oral exanii-nations:Safon 1. i. Katie Williams. Safon II. 1, Sallie Ed- wards 2, James D. Roberts; 3, John, Ben- jamin Hughes. Safon- III. 1, Anne Catherine W illiams 2, Mary Ellen Williams. Safon IV. 1, Winnie Williams; 2, Eurwen Parry. Safon V. 1, Lucv Bushnell 2, Mair Parry; 3, Gwen Jones; 4, Winnie Williams; 5, Ed. Williams; 6, Mary Alice Hughes; 7, Nellie Roberts; 8, Elorrie Williams; q, Glyntne Jones; 10, Alun Jones; i i, David F. Evans. Safon VI. 1, Florrie Hughes; 2, Jennie Hughes: 3, Blodwen Williams 4, Lena Jones. Sa;fon VII. 1, Gwen Davies Williams 2, Mary Ellen Roberts. Re- citation! (under 10): 1, Eurwen Parry; 2, James D. Roberts. Recitation, (under 14): 1, Gwen Jones 2, Winifred Williams; 3, Florrie Wil- liams. Recitation (over 14): 1, Lena Jones. Best handwriting of the 5th Commandment (un- der 13): 1, Gwen Williams 2, Lucy Bushnell 3, Alun Jones. Freehand drawing (under 16): 1, Lena Jones; 2, Alun Jones; 3, Gwen Jones. Freenhand drawing (under 10) 1, J. Benjamin Hughes 2, Mabel Bushnell. For the best direction to a stranger (under 16) 1, Gwen Jones; 2, Mary Alice Hughes; 3, Nellie Thomas 4, Florrie Hughes 5, Jennie Hughes. Answering six questions (under 14): x, Gwen Jones. The meeting proved very successful, and the usual thanks were accorded, o-i, the motion of Mr. Owen Evans. The meeting opened with a rendering of Yn- Nuw llawenhewch," bv the children's choir, conducted by Mr. Hooson.

England, Wales, and Llanrwst. QUAINT WELSH CEREMONY. A very interesting and quaint Easter custom, which traces its origin to centuries long for- g* itten, had its usual observance by about 500 of the Llanrwst children. Half way up Gwydyr Mcnmtain, environed by gigantic fir trees, lies a vivid green flat, occasionally used by the resi- dents of Llanrwst as a bowling green. It com- mands an extensive view of the beautiful and parklike Vale of Conway, along which the Conway River is represented like a silver thread traversing its whole length. Tradition hath it that Llewelyn, the last Welsh Prince, made his last stand here against the invading Norman. army, which encamped in the valley on the site now occupied by Cae. Melwr Farmhouse {the Soldiers' Field). Local tradition declares thaft on the. Christmas morn., a few days ajfter the camp had1 been arranged, while the officers were discussing a huge. Christmas pudding, Llewelyn, from his point of 'vantage on the green flat on the heights of Gwydyr Mountain, with unerring aim, sent an arrow quivering into the luscious pile, to the astonishment of the invaders, who thought they were out of reach of the Welshmen's long bows. Owen Glyndwr, another WTelsh Prince of warlike fame, also took refuge on this spot, accompanied by his red- haired paramour and a large army. It appears that Llewelyn, making a sudden dart from the heights in the early hours of the succeeding Good Fridav, hurled his army on the unprepared English camp, and sent the invading army in hot retreat to Ysbyty Ifan, thus raising the seige of the town of Llanrwst. The town thus was never occupied by an English army, which gave rise to the well known phrase, England, Wales, and Llanrwst." Even since the Llanrwst children, armed with cross buns, have marched in their hundreds every Good Friday morning to the sacred gree.ni, and there, aifter eating the buns on the ancient stone bench, or Llewelyn's .Throne," in batches, indulge in games and dancing and the singing of ancient Welsh battle songs. On Friday afternoon the greent appeared covered with paper bags and the debris of the feast, the children's annual contribution to the memory of their last native Prince.

Eastertide at the Hotel Metropole, Colwyn Bay. The Hotel Metropole was again full of visitors for Easter, many persons being unable to secure rooms at. this popular hotel. The manageress, Miss Grisdale, had arranged an excellent, pro- gramme for her visitors. On Thursday evening a large Whist Drive was held. and the following ladies and gentlemen were successful in winning prizes: -^Ladies 1, Mrs. Tibitt; 2, Miss Wilson. Gonsolation, Miss Teomans. Gentlemen 1, M. Moller; 2, J. Workman. Consolation, F. Margerison. On Good Friday evening a sacred concert was held in the Recreation. Room, where the follow- ing prog-rarmne was given, the chair being occu- pied by Mr. J. A. Rowell, of South-port. Song, There is a Green Ilill far away, Mr. Chas. Thompson; recitation, Mr. James Workman'; song, Lead, kindly light," Miss Nancy Howe; harp solo. Miss Bessie Jones song, When the heart is young," Miss Wilkinson recitation, Cheering up an Invalid," Miss Moller; song, recitation, Mr. Jas. Workman; song. Miss Miss Bessie Jones song, Mr. Chas. Thompson recitation, Mr. Jas. Workman; song, Miss Nancy Howe song, Miss Wilkinson recitation, Miss Moller song. Miss Jones; recitation, Mr. Workman; song, Miss Howe. Special praise, must be accorded to Miss Nancv Howe, who possesses a rich contralto voice, and sings with much taste and feeling. Mr. Charles Thompson gave the visitors much pleasure in the rendering of his baritone songs. Mr. Alderman Marger- ison, J.P. (the Mayor of Preston,), proposed, and Mr. Wilkinson seconded, a resolution of thanks and appreciation to the Chairman, and artistes. The concert closed with the singing d Abide with me." On Saturday evening a very enjoyable. dance was held in the Recreation" Room. Refresh- ments were served during the evening. On Sunday evening a sacred concert was arranged. The Chairman was Mr. Alderman Margerison, J.P. The following -was the pro- gramme —Song, "The Watchman," Mr. C. Thompson; harp solo. Miss Bessie Jones; Monologue, Mr. Harold Mitchell; son £ Love's Benediction," Miss Margerison s<>nf, Abide with me," Miss X. Howe; recitation, Miss Moller; song, Thora," Mr. Glvn Roberts; recitation, Mrs. Ne-edhan, son?. He wipes the tear from every eye." Miss Wilkinson harp I solo, Miss Bessie Jones recitation, S^nta Clans," Mrs. W. II. Harker; song. "Sun of my soul," Miss Nancy Ho-we monologue, The .109 workhouse man," Mr. Harold Mitchell. On Faster Monday a very enjoyable dance was held, Messrs. Gent Morris and Hopwoo<}. L' acting as M.C. s. During the evening a comedv sketch in two acts (by"Henry Arthur Jones[, called The Deacon." was rendered. The following were the artistes and the characters represented:—"Abraham Boo.throyd- a bac0n factor, Mayor of Chipping, Paclbii and senior deacon of Ebenezer Chapel, Mr. w' H. Hark«r Tom Dempster," a young barrister, ^r. Harold Mitchell Tibbets," a waiter, Deverit Rosa Jervoise (The 'new Juliet), 2\lis$ Gertie Robinson. "Mrs. Bolingbroke" (T)xe I Juliet of 15 years ago), Mrs. W. H. Harker. sketch was skilfully acted and caused mh amusement. The catering of Miss Grisdale Wa.s higHv appreciated, and it would be difficult to imag^He more comforts and better amusements than w.e¡.e provided by the efficient manageress of ^Is hotel. On Ivaster Sunday Miss Grisdale had the tis, collection made for the Cottage Hospital, whllh realised £4 ros. od.

The Sport of Kings. "The u liter' Vade Mecum and Farrnev Xote Book," published by the South Durh.n Hunt this year enters upon its thirteenth anntitl edition. The publication, which consists >f '(}lTIe hundred and twenty page-, neatly bond i:, a red cover with gilt lettering and represeni- tion of a running fox, contains in a conc.oe tform a vast amount of information of spelil interest to those who follow hunting or re engaged in agriculture. It also. contains 'n written articles on the valu,e of hunting goe]r- ally to the country, the question of barbed v>e, the arrangenjent of hedging and ditching cm_ petitions and other subjects. No body of says the Vade Mecum, "ever did greyer service to their country in time of need thaIlhe British eoinani in the late South African ar. ihey were composed in the most part of len who acquired their dash and) horseimanshi the rough and tumble school of folk>in<r hounds, whilst had, it not been for our i\a:tè love of horse breeding and hunting, we stuld never have been able to put into the fiej a number of remounts out of all proportion 1 the size of the British Isles." The booklet haSjeen the means of adding over ^100 to the furs of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent InSit4tion and the Hunt Servants Benefit Society, an<mav be obtained of Mr. Richard Ord, Sandsiall, Ledge.field, co. Durham prize 6d.

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I Music by the Sea. OPENING OF THE CONCERT SEASOtN AT COLWYN BAY. The Directors of the Victoria Pier and Pa- vilion are to be congratulated upon inaugurating the concert season so early in the year. The Pavilion, looked well on Saturday even- ing, when the first concert was given, there be- ing a numerous audience, who thoroughly en- joyed the good programme provided. Riviere's Grand Orchestra this season is under the con- ductorship of Mr W. Forrest-Hague, who brings with him excellent credentials as a talented and experienced musician. Mr. Harold Jones, who is no stranger to Colwyn Bay, is leader and solo violin, and acts as deputy conductor to Mr. Hague. THE ORCHESTRA. The following are the members or" the or- violins: Mr. H. Jones (princi- pal, Mr. S Hague, and Mr. A. Hatton. Second violins: Mr 1 Hague (principal) and Mr C. Montague Birch. Viola: Mr F. Da%is. 'Cello: r, ♦ Bass: Mr w- I'- Sutton. nil T TT' Redfern and *'■ Whuttaker. Oboe: Mr J. Hartley. Cor Anglais: Mr Hart- ley: Clarionet: Mr G. SLade. Bassoon Mr W. ,v ,'a,t'es' Horns: Mr E. A. Chapman and Mr W ( haprnan. Cornets Mr W. L. Clowney and ton n L€ar" trombone: Mr j. H. Middle- ton. Drums and Librarian Mr O'Neil Solo Birch^ and acc°mpa;nist: Mr r- Momtague A word of praise is due to the genial nianager and Secretary, Mr. Edward G. Bradshaw, who has made excellent arrangements in every re- spect for the comfort of the concert patrons. orchestra gave a very fine programme on \vIkI eVenf1,g- The opening 'item was \veber s magnificent overture to "Oberon," and other popular numbers were Lardelli's Enfan- ,? 1.sl"teT); Section, Dollar Princess » the for ih r. st>eCLa% composed march occasion by the conductor, entitled fail, Cambria, which evoked exclamations of and h the c°ncl-usion of its performance, D^easinJ tf *S Ver>" or^'nal and pleasing, the overture to "Mignon" waltz firSfa nr%r; Selcctl°n' "'Tannhauser," and a rauitasia on Carmen. Needless to sav all items were well received, and the audience would have been glad of an encore to several of them. The orchesÜa Cre.ated .a; good. impres- n, and we opine that Mr. Forrest-Ha<nie m,WrS i t Pll °f hoh'day-"«ker as to what PIeases him. We understand he has neweXfeel UCPirt0iR% Which includes manv new features and novelties, and it is to be ?on^f C°'1Certs wU1 recehe the general pat- ^e3 <^€ser\'e fro-m the visitors and towns- people The vocalist on Saturday was Tjnro IeP in^illiai7^' Wh° at ?nCe established her- se m the good opinion of the audience hv h*r SrVT*- This witn a lovelv voice w-hirti r-u 1 to splendid idvanti-f. '° her first from Ciounod's Faust n" i- u g± treated all +;,1 m' which she surnmate skill of the song with con- co7de^ ™P°adl^ to a flattering en- atino. she sang m faultless and fascin- Her other s0n? was svn-in ,1, (lCK>cl which was sung with the -empathy so essential to its true rend^rintr concert;6 h.i f sPIe"did3a'ttendance at the sacred 1^-a s \v r mi S"da-V' when I-aura- n llllams was the vocalist were\omnS' Trni,n- th« P^menade concerts WriL n ericed, when the weather was quite the r £ nne u" ( act,et1' a warm sun tempering of v'; + breezes. Ihere was a large number rert th PreSent" Monday's evening con- and Mi' a '?°Pular Prograimne provided, short h fS 1 n-ra I'-vans-ilhams completed her short but brilliant engagement. This ladv who beheld"* W 'n ■ '0 a cordial'1 ]\Y in S^e^ber, is sure of p :r welcome whenever she returns to the 1 avi.hon Concerts. V^ZrMOn'dfy there WaS a record attendance for ^IVrana^K^1 had f lurs l irn orrest-IIa^ue. M:s. wvi £ r :'Vnf V Ian,s aan<? Hubert Parrv's "A lsh Lullaby, and Teresa del Riegio's "Ha-nnv ■Song m- captivating stvle. Later in <g sanjin mannS- tina from Ernani." Miss Fv.nns Will repertoire is a verj- «>mprdwnsfwI^lT1,ams s orchestra, 3.17100]^^ items, grave the overture to "Maritan^1Jnefa tion from ITie Mikado T f' a •Selec" Puccini's '• aUd a fantaSia OT1 Promenading at the morning concerts whirh now extends to the Pier Head," has w'-mSttv apprec^ted owing to the fine father. ° 7 anpearJdecmeT!nS' entertainer, taa I pearecL on Tuesday evening, and was accorded a hearty reception. Mr Harris accorded ite in fViiwvn Tio j ms Ls great favour- ne m oiwyn Bay, and continues his enr. menit upon to Saturday engage- On and Mr. Cuthbert All-an, the popular has been engaged to silig. Mr. Allan is no to -4'" Mr. °f ,s<)ng, -,k,tch, and story will ek)(rnmellce aweek's

showbill' K 1, 1 f° 1continue<iJ and the next snow will be held at Llangefni.