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COLWYN BAY. FOR PERFECT FITTING and Natural-look- ing Artificial Teeth go to Kay and Sons', Ty'nyffordd, Abergele-road, CdLwyn Bay. High- class work at the most moderate charges. NOW ON SALE.-The Po ar Life of King Edward VII., price 7d.-R. E. Jones & Bros., Weekly News Office, Colwyn Bay. ADVERTISER desires secretarial or other engagement. If desired, substantial guarantee could be provided to any reasonable amount. Perseverance," Weekly News Office, Colwyn Bav.- .B. The advertiser is desirous of facilitating the issue of a new and highly im- proved edition of a work of national interest, but has also a good practical knowledge of com- mercial matters, and business would be strictly attended to. Further information, private interview. 781 SMART SENTENCES.—At a special Police Court, on Thursday morning, before Messrs. Joseph Dicken and J. Berth Jones, four men were charged with begging in the early hours of the same day. P.C. William Evans gave evidence as to having arrested John Kelly, of Dublin, and John White, of Tipperarv, in Lawson-road, at 8.30 a.m. He returned with defendants to a house they had called at, and the lady stated in the hearing of all three that the defendants had asked for food. Defendants pleaded guiltv. —P.C. William Evans also gave similar evidence concerning James Richardson, of Manchester, who was begging in Greenfield-road when ar- rested. Defendant was accompanied by his wife. P.C. David Jones proved a like offence by Thomas Thompson, of Sheffield, committed in Egerton-road. Both defendants pleaded guiltv.-Their Worships, addressing defendants, said begging was becoming a confounded nuis- ance in the town and all future offenders would be severely dealt with. Kelly was who before the Bench a few weeks previously, and White must go to prison for fourteen days with hard labour. Thompson would undergo a like period of in- carceration without hard labour, and as it was his first offence, Richardson would be discharged on condition that he left the town before 12 noon.On Tuesday week John McCarthy, of Limerick, charged with begging on the morning of the same day in Conway-road by P.C. William Evans, was sentenced to a month's hard labour. Defendant had been in trouble several times before. YACHT IN DIFFICULTIES—About half past seven on Saturday evening a gentleman -"T' 1)': .hC'.c.rcrl strolling along the Victoria r ita. — yacht sailing past Rhos to be in difficulties. Hastening to the boatmen s quarters on the Promenade, he learned that J. Jones, boatman No. 5, had noticed what was taking place, but was unable to put out by himself, as alone he could not launch his boat. With the assist- ance of another boatman (Peter jones), how- ever, the three managed to drag a light boat down to the sea, which was at low tide, and fifteen minutes' rowing enabled them to reach the scene of action. From the shore it appear- ed that the yacht was about to capsize, but this proved not to be the case. The yacht was aground on the rocks close by the spot where the "Rhos Neigr" went down two seasons ago, and a few yards from where it lay might be discerned the engines and other parts of that illfated vessel. The yacht proved to be the Kathleen, of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club, there being six persons on board, whilst no boats were carried. The means the crew were adopting to free themselves would have landed them on further rocks, but the boatmen, well acquainted with the place, were able to direct them to a channel by which they might reach the open sea. In reward for the trouble to which they had been put in going to their as- sistance, the occupants of the yacht generously bestowed the sum of one shilling on the boat- men, and then took their departure by the chan- nel indicated. Needless to say, the comments of the boatmen upon the yachtsmen were the reverse of flattering. It may be added that when the boatmen put out there was a heavy swell which made their errand of mercy a some- I what risky one. NOW ON SALE, a large variety of Real Photograph Postcards of the Royalties, the late King Edward VII., Her Majesty the Queen- Mother's Letter to the Nation, 2d. each.—R. E. Jones & Bros, Weekly News Office, Station- road, Colwyn Bay. A VETERAN MISSIONARY.—Owing to the state of his health and acting upon the advice of his medical attendants, the Rev. John Jones, a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist missionary of the Khasia Hills, India, who has been for some time past in this country on furlough, will not be able to return to India. Mr. Jones has laboured in the north-east of Hindostan under the auspices of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Foreign Missionary Society for thirty-four years. He has taken up his residence at Colwyn Bay, where his services in the pulpit are greatly in demand. The Rev. John Jones, who was for over thirty years a missioner in China, deliver- ed a very charming address upon mission work in the Khasia Hills. THE REV. DR. H. T. COUSINS.—We have received a copy of the North Shore Leader," published at Newcastle, North Brunswick, con- taining a report of an address by the Rev. H. T. Cousins on Halley's Comet. The lecture was delivered in the local Town Hall, and the subject was treated in a very able manner. Principal B. P. Steeves was in the chair, and a programme of music of exceptional merit was rendered during the evening. In another column of the journal we note a paragraph announcing that 3,000 dollars is to be spent on additions to Dr. Cousin's church. The fund for the work is now complete, and the contract includes im- provements to the Baptistry, school, classroom, and tower. KHASIA HILLS MISSIONARY IN F-NGEDI.-On Sunday evening following the usual evening service, a special meeting was held in Engedi Chapel to hear an address from the Rev. Rai Bhajur, native minister from Khasia Hills. The English Presbyterian Church and the Bethlehem and Rhiw Churches in response to an invitation to be present, had many representatives amongst the large audi- ence, and the novelty of hearing a native of the far-off Khasia Hills give a history of the mis- sionary work done at that place was of more than ordinary interest, and much appreciated. A most interesting address was also given by the returned missionary, the Rev. John Jones, who is a charming speaker. NOTICE TO HOLIDAY-MAKERS.—Those having any trouble in securing Provincial Papers will be glad to know that they can obtain the sa.ne from the Visitors Chronicle Office, R. E. Jones & Bros., Station- road, Colwyn Bay. BROTHERHOOD.—The reputation of the Brotherhood for securing good speakers is well maintained, for the address given last Sunday by the Rev. J. Einan Evans, of Holywell, was from every point of view excellent. And no wonder those present appreciated it, for he is just the style of minister the members like. The members listened with rapt attention to his ex- cellent and inspiring address, and are looking forward to a return visit in the near future. Mr. W. Hartley presided at the organ. IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE.—At the Hotel Metropole, on Friday, Mr. F. A. Dew will offer for sale by auction the well-known boarding establishment of Morannedd, Marine- road. The house stands in its own well-laid. out grounds of nearly half an acre, and occu- pies a most convenient situation. The sale is timed to take place at 3 p.m., and full particu- | lars may be obtained of the auctioneer at the Property Mart, or of Messrs. Nunn and Co., Solicitors. THE ARCADIAN PIERROTS.—Writing in the Pierrot Chronicle," a weekly journal pub- lished by Mr. Will Catlin, which contains news of the various Pierrot troupes dotted about the country, the Editor says: It is most gratify- ing to realise that although the stress of a record Whitsuntide has passed, there is no dimunition of enthusiasm at the Arcadia at Colwyn Bay. Audiences are smaller (not that they are less than could be expected), but the source of gratification is the amount of pleasure the audi- gratification is the amount of pleasure the audi- ences derive from the efforts of the performers, whether individual or collective." It is interest- ing to read of the estimation in which the vari- ous artistes are held at headquarters. The article continues:—"Of the new comers, per- haps the most rapid strides have been made by Mr. Desmond Thomasson, who, profiting by en- vironment, is rapidly gaining increased favour." Environment," of course, must refer to his popular and better known colleagues. Next in order comes the modest accompanist, Mr. R. E. Seed, a most painstaking and clever pianist." Certainly no one would have accused last sea- son's pianist of being modest! "1. F. A. Terry secured the laurels upon his first appear- ance. Since then he has acquired a forest of items." Such a record defies criticism. Mr. Wootton can scarcely need mention, save that he is exceeding himself. One could hardly ex- pect more of a man. Charles Edwin, in his choice of new songs, has made a most happy selection." Beautiful Bertie must surely come in this category. Sidney Trickett, who, in addition to vocal accomplishments, has added unto himself terpsichorean ability, is much in favour." Who can wonder? Mr. 11 .'1 -J -t. Sid. frere, mucn tne same as ever, anu yel wmi a large repertoire of new songs and tiusiness, which stamps him as being exactly what was expected of him, and more than that." This is rather overpowering, but without a doubt Mr. Frere is the goods," as the, Americans say, and absolutely top-notch in his line of business. Mr. W. A. Pryce-Davis is not for- gotten. The article concludes:—"But wait; the family is not complete without the addition of smiling and obliging Willie Davies, who who can be truthfully described as the com- pletion of a happy and accomplished family." Our blessing be upon them WONDERFUL PICTURES.—No one should miss seeing the splendid programme of ani- mated pictures presented by Mr. Harry Rey- nolds at the Public Hall. Those who had not the good fortune to be in London at the time of the funeral of our late King Edward VII. should do the next best thing and go to see the repro- duction by the cinematograph of the magnifi- cent, awe-inspiring spectacle which when once seen will never be forgotten. Never has there been such a gathering of the world's rulers as followed, with bowed heads, in the wake of King Edward's remains and these in the picture are clearly recognisable. The Biblical story of "Bel- shazzar's Feast; or the Writing on the Wall is a powerful subject of absorbing interest. The scene depicting the destruction of Babylon is truly magnificent. "All on account of the milk is a bright comedy, cleverly worked out. There is a special matinee every wet afternoon. On wet nights the Serenaders appear in con- junction with the animated pictures. OBITUARY.—WTe regret to announce the death of an old resident in the person of Mr. Thomas McCann, of West View, Brettenham- road, which occurred on Sunday evening after an illness of two months' duration. Mr. Mc- Cann had resided in Colwyn for over thirty years. He leaves a widow, two sons, Messrs. John and Thomas McCann, and five daughters. He was sixty-eight years of age, and his family are faithful members of St. David's Welui Church. The funeral will take place to-day (Thursday), at Colwyn Cemetery, the cortege being timed to leave the house at 2.30 p.m. POLICE COURT.-At a special Police Couit ,held on Tuesday, before Councillors George Bevan and J. Berth Jones, William Edwards, a native of Bala, was sentenced to month's hard labour for begging in the Llannerch-road. Evi. dence was given by P.C. William Evans, who effected the arrest. Mr. Bevan said the Bench were determined to put a stop to the begging in the town, and future offenders would be severe- ly dealt with. G COMPANY, 5TH BATT., R.^V.F.— Orders:—Monday, 6th June Recruits' training, 7.30 p.m.; dress, optional. Tuesday: N.C.O.'s lecture, 7.45 p.m. Wednesday: Company and recruits' training, 7.30 p.m. dress, drill order. Thursday: Recruiting duties, &c. Friday: Re- cruits' training, 7.30 p.m. dress, optional. Saturday Musketry, table B (trained men).— By order, F. H. BORTHWICK, Lieutenant Com- manding. PROMENADE SERVICES.—The Rev. T. E. Freeman was the chief speaker at the Sunday evening service held on the Promenade. There was a fair attendance, and the service was bright and hearty. THE EISTEDDFOD.—Choral entries for the National Eisteddfod in September next are already being received, and in many instances members of the choirs and their friends will reach the town the day before the respective contests. Those who are in a position to pro- vide accommodation are invited to send particu- lars to the General Secretary, at the Eisteddfod Office. The contractors for the pavilion propose to begin work in ten days or a fortnight. NOTABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES. —As will be seen from our advertising columns, Mr. H. F. Ashby is holding an important sale of antiques at his Central Auction Mart on Friday of this week, at which will be offered some fine sheraton and chippendale style suites, very fine Adam's sideboard and dining room suites, old Welsh oak dressers, and corner cupboards, grandfather's clocks, old mahogany bureau, costly and superior Dutch Marqueterie gentle- man's wardrobe, a very fine collection of old china, including Worcester, Crown Derby, Whiel- don, Coalport, old Staffordshire, salt glaze, Mason's, &c. Also some very fine Baxter & Le Blond prints, old pewter and brass ware, &c. We are informed that this is the finest collection of antiques yet shewn in Colwyn Bay, and those interested in such things would do well to call at the Mart and view the lots, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to-day. FOR THE CHILDREN.—We have pleasure in calling attention to the fact that a street col- lection has been arranged to be made in Colwyn Vay, on Saturday, June 11th, in aid of the Na- tional Children's Home and Orphanage, Bonner- road, London, N.E., which is one of the largest child saving institutions in the world. It was established in 1869, and has of recent years made very rapid progress. More than 00 chil4dren were received last year, and more than 2,000 are now in its care. The Home has branches in London, Birmingham, Lancashire, York- shire, Cheshire, Farn borough (Hants), Al- verstoke (Hants), Chipping Norton, Chadling- ton, Essex, Isle of Man, and Canada. A new Southern Branch is about to be established at Harpenden (Herts). A sanatorium for children threatened with consumption is nearly ready for occupation. Every branch is conducted on the family system, and special care is given to crip- pled and afflicted children. Children are re- ceived without regard to creed. The most needy child has always the first claim. The boys and girls receive a thorough elementary education and industrial training. Mr. Fred Sutcliffe, of Hazel Mount, is the local Honorary Secretary for the street collection, and he also will be pleased to give information as to the work and receive offers of assistance from friends willing to help. We understand that nearly 200 child- ren have been received from Wales, and sincerely trust that the collectors will meet with the gen- erous response which the movement so richly deserves. CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday week, being the Sunday nearest to Empire Day, the local Company of Territorials attended St. Paul's Church, under Second Lieutenant F. H. Borthwick, officer commanding, the parade being a full dress one. The two Companies of Boy Scouts and the members of the Boys' Brigade, under Captain Prichard, were also in attendance, and these latter again held a Church Parade the Sunday of the present week. ANNUAL HOLIDAY.—Yesterday (Wednes- day) was observed as a public holiday in Colwyn Bay, the occasion being the annual outing of the United Sunday Schools of the town. The Urban I District Council had issued a request that all places of business should be closed for the day, but although the majority of the tradespeople I complied with this wish, a considerable minority thought fit to disregard it, and kept their shops open. The official excursion was to Blackpool, and two hundred and twenty-nine passengers proceeded there by the early special train. Some of the Sunday Schools had picnics of their own in the neighbourhood. A special excursion boat which called at Rhos Pier conveyed a large num- ber of people to Liverpool. EISTEDDFOD CHOIR.—At Monday even- ing's rehearsal the choir had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. David Jenkins, the celebrated Welsh composer, who paid a special visit in order to hear a rendering of his Psalm of Life," which will be performed at one of the Eisteddfod concerts. Under the capable conductorship of Mr. John Williams, the choir rose to the occasion, and Mr. Jenkins was delighted with their inter- pretation of his work, as was testified by his fre- quent exclamations of Bravo." During the course of the evening the gifted composer gave a short address containing much valuable ad- vice. Mr. John Williams was more than grati- fied with the manner in which the choir acquitted themselves, and with the cordial praise of so high an authority on choral singing as the veter- an doctor. Mr. Jenkins proceeded by the 9.53 p.m. train to Llandudno, and was accompanied to the station by his old friend, the Rev. Thomas Parry, J.P., as well as by Mr. John Williams, and some of the members of the choir. REYNOLDS' SERENADERS.—The smartly- attired company of artistes who appear at Bohemia," the gaily-decorated pavilion on the East Promenade, are thrice daily a source of attraction to numbers of residents and visitors. The new comers are now firmly established in the estimation of the habitues, and the numer- ous new items which have been introduced are being well received. The laughable sketches are as capably performed as ever, and never fail to draw forth hearty laughter. Every Wednes- day a "request night" is held, at which the various songs, concerted numbers, and inter- ludes are as chosen by members of the audience. This is a very popular event, and is interesting as showing which items rank highest in popular favour. In the case of unpropitious weather, the Serenaders appear at the Public Hall in the even- ing, in conjunction with the animated pictures, the two entertainments constituting an attrac- tion which invariably fills the building.

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