The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Colwyn Bay. The Bishop of S't. Asaph (IDr Edwards) wa.s annOiunced to preach at St. Paul's Churcn on .Sunday morning, 'but owing to his being called .away, he was unable to' 'be present. NUMEROUS (testimonials) from all parts testify- ing to the Scientific Examination .of the eye- sight, 'by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), LLANRWST. Clients visited at their own pri- vate residences. ■CONTRACT.—We learn that Mr Henry Roberts, of Colwyn Bay, has secured the con- tract in connection with the. Llanrwst and Trefriw Joint Water Scheme. A. N. CROSS, Jeweller and Silversmith, .corner of -Station and AtbergCle-roads, Colwyn Bay, for Novelties in Silver Souvenir Spoons (with- Colwyn Bay and Welsh Arms), Welsh Stone Jewellery. New Art Jewellery in Ex- .elusive Designs. 7345 THE ARTISTES' CLUB.—In view of the great success, of the Artistes' Club on the -ler, it has been decided- to purchase a billiard table for the 'use of members. Such an addition to the numerous attractions of the Pier will be very much appreciated!. It is' probable, we learn, that the club will be kept open during the winter months. NEW BANK PREMISES.—The business of the North and! South Wales Bank, Ltd., will be shortly transferred, to temporary premises in Penrhyn-road during alterations to the existing bank. The present building is' to be pulled down and entirely re-consrtructed on a much larger scale, and the present offices, etc., will ire taken into the new bank buildings. THE PROGRESS OF NONCONFORM^ VT. --A most interesting address was given in the Lecture Hall, Sea View-terrace, on. Monday evening, by the Rev. Henry Elwyn Thomis, who took for his subject, "The Rise and Pro- gress. of Nonconformity." There was a large attendance, and the lecture, which dealt with the subject in a most comprehensive manner, proved! most interesting, the history of Noncon- formity being traced from its earliest inception sup to the time of the Education .Bill. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY, SEIPTEM- TBER 6th.English Congregational, Rev. Thos. Llcyd1, pastor; St. John's Wesleyan, Rev. W. Foster, B.A., pastor ;,C;re,enfield-road Wesleyan, morning, Rev. Hy. Eldisrkin; evening, Mr J. T. Jones'; Tabernacle (Welsh Baptist), Rev. Peter Jones, pastor; English Baptist, Rev. H. T. Cousms, Ph.D., pastor; Engedi C.M., Rev. R. Roberts and Prof. Prys, M.A. Betlhlehem C.M Rev. W. Llewelyn Lloyd, Bodorgan Preslbyter- ian Rev. John -Edwards, paster; African Insti- tute, services in the Pier Pavilion at II a.m., 3 and1 7 p.m. VOLUNTEER ORDERS (Saturday, Septem- ber 5t'h).-A-djutant's parade at Foryd (in- drill order), Ccdwyn Bay sections parade at 2 p.m., Llysfaen section at 2 p.m. Monday, recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, class- firing, 2 p.m. Thursday, recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Saturday, Flint County Rifle Association Com- petition. at Foryd Range, firing to commence- at & a.m.—By order. There are several vacancies, we understand, for smart, respectable young men in the a'bove company. Terms of enrol- ment may be had on application to. the officers of the company, Colour-Sergeant, T. H. vlorgan, or to the. Sergeant-Instructor at Lhe Armoury, Colwyn Bay. SACRED CONCERT.—The success, of Sat- -lUrdlay's' special concert was maintained at the 'sacred concert given in the Pavilion on Sunday evening. There was, as usual, a large audi- ence, who, from the attentive manner in wnich they followed the various items on the pro- gramme, thoroughly appreciated them. The artiste. was iyhss Annie Nelson, and she gave excellent renderings of the songs "For All Eter- nity" and "Oh, Divine Redeemer." The -r- chestral selections included overture, "Ray- 'mond," "Ave Maria," and orchestral suite, ""Egyptian." The concert concluded! wi'th the hymn, "Holy, Holy," which was Slung by the audience and accompanied by the orchestra. "THE ETERNAL CITY."—Owing to. the lamentable- death of Pope Leo XI. andl his suc- cessor having taken the title of Prus X.,Mr Hall 'Caine's Pope of the future will henceforth be known as Pius XI., as the "Eternal LilY" was never intended! to contain personal references. The recent loss sustained by the Church- of Rome and the consequent election of a new .spiritual ruler, brings-added interest to the "Eternal City," not only to Catholics, but to rthe whole of Christian civilisation. Those, therefore, who have .not already seen. this re- markable play should not miss the present opportunity of seeing it produced at the Pu'blic Hall on Friday and Saturclay by the ben Greet Company. ANGLO-MAORI CONCERT.—On Monday .evenin.g- the members of Riviere's Orchestra were accorded a benefit performance. The first portion of the programme was devoted to Japanese items', while 'the remainder of the performance was described as a Maori concert, in honour of the two principal artistes, Princess Te Rangi ai (contralto) and Chieftain Ran- fgiuia, who are members of the Royal Family of New Zealandl (the latter appearing in his, Maori costume). The either artistes' were Miss Annie 'Nelson (soprano) and yIons. H. Verbrugghen '(solo. violin). It is scarcely necessary to add that there was a large audience, who- gave ample proof of the popularity of the members .of the orchestra. THE PROMENADE AND THE STORM.— It is gratifying to note that little if any damage was done to the new promenade, works by the "heavy gale of Sunday evening. The storm .earlier in the week had taught itsi lesson, and anything likely to be injuredl had been pro- tected. The work of erecting the Sea wall is 'being rapidly proceeded with, while near. en- rhyn Bay a large istaff of men are engaged with the preparatory portion of the sewerage scheme. It is expected that as soon as. the season is quite over, the contractors w41 put on a much larger staff of men. The housing of the workmen has- been a question for consideration, 'but we learn that temporary huts will in all probability be erected for a great portion of the labourers. PRAISEWORTHY EFFORT.—On Saturday the members, of the Old Colwyn Band dis- coursed music at various places in Colwyn Lay and Old Colwyn, while a nurriber of helpers made collections in aid of the funds of the cot- tage Hospital. The members of the band and also the collectors, whose names appear below, together with the- amount they obtained, are d,eserving of great praise for their exertions :n so deserving a cause:—Mr Thomas Hughes, £ 4. 2S ioj4d; Mr John Morris, 42 12s 76; Mr W. John Williams, £ 2 5s 2*^d; Mr Charles Power, £2 5S 276d'; Mr W. John Rolberts, £2 is. 5d; and Mr John Roberts, 61 7s 8^2 total amount collected, C14 15s. It will be gratify- ing to all concerned to learn that the amount subscribed is five guineas more than the sum obtained on a similar occasion last year. FREE LIBRARY FOR BIRKDALE.—We learn, from an article in the "Southport Guardian," that owing in a great measure to the initiative andl exertions c'f Mr Ellis Lever, of Coliwyn Bay, there seems every prospect that B irk dale will soon have a free library. The site of (the library was given, ag a Coronation gift, by Mr C. J. WeldiBlundell, lord of the manor, who also promised £ 1,000 towards the erection of the building, and Mr Carnegie has promised yet another £$,000 on condition that the, Public Library Act is adlopted'. These sums, together with local subscniiptions, will provide Birkd'a.le, it is, estimated, with an excellent library consequently, Mr Ellis Lever—to whom a letter of thanks has been sent by the Birkdiale Urban District Council—is to be congratulated on the' successful result of his efforts in the matter. SPECIAL CONCERT.—The special Satur- day evening concert was more of an attraction even than usual owing to the- first appearance in North Wales' of the Princess Te Rangi Pai. A first-class programme had been arranged, and, in addition to the royal artiste, there were Miss Annie Nelson (soprano), and Mr Astley Weaver (humorist). Mr H. Redfern also con- tributed a violin solo, so that for variety and executive talent the programme could not well have been improved on. Considerable interest -was manifested in the Princess, who possesses a beautifully rich contralto voice, although her chief charm as a vocalist is possibly in her mode of expression. The items contributed by the Princess were "Still wei die Nacht," "'My Rose," and "A tBallad of Kisses." In response to loud demands for encoresi she gave Tosti's "Good-bye" and "Annie Laurie." Miss kel- son's songs, which were given in her usual ex- cellent style, were- "Elizabeth's Greeting" and "My Toreador," for which she was recalled. Mr Freeman's violin solo was .much appreci- ated, andi Mr Astley Weaver was quite up-to- date with his humorous, sketches1. The princi- pal items performed by the orchestra were intermezzo, "Forget-me-Not" (by request), March, "Stars and: Stripes," Galop, "Clicguot" and "The British Patrol."

Capel Curig. DEATH OF MR HENRY HUGHES.— The funeral took place on Friday last, of Mr Henry Hughes, Snowdon View, whose death took place on the previous Tuesday, at the age. of 74 years, after a long illness. The funeral was a. public one, and' the interment took place at the Cemetery, conducted1 by the Rev Sinnett Jones. Deceased leaves a widow and an only son, Mr T. H. Hughes, postmaster.

Cerrig-y-Druidion. UWCHALED AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.— This show was held on Saturday at Cerrigydruid- ion. The weather was most unpropitious, rain, falling until late in the afternoon. It was, how- ever, the best show ever held by the Society as regards the entries. The president for the year was Colonel C. S. Mainwaring, and Mr W. D. Jones was the secretary.

Conway. SHIPPING.—The Norwegian barque "Lily" 0 arrived here. on Friday with a cargo of timber for Messrs P. and H. Lewis. 90 PER CENT. OIf 'Headaches are caused by Eye-strain. Cured perm,anently by Glasses. FREE TESTS'toy R. G. OWEN, F.S.C.M., at Comipton House, first Friday in each month,. AN ATHLETE UN TROUBLE.—George Walsh, of Royton, a, well-known athlete, who some years' ago. made a. name for himself at Sheffield;, was summoned before1 Dr Prichard on Friday for being drunk and disorderly ;n Castle-street on the. previous- night. ±.C. Williams (32), provedl the case, and Walsh was sent to prison for fourteen days. LADIES' CHOIR.—Madame Emlyn Jones and her well-known Welsh Ladies'' Choir gave a. good concert at the Town Hall on Fridiay. Well-balanced' and excellently trained, the choir performed a number of choruses with much effect. Amongst the singers there were a few admirable soloists, whose renditions were repeatedly redemanded. Mr Emlyn Jones, R.A.M., the, popular Welsh tenor, was not in his usual form, but notwithstanding, his contri- butions were cheered to the. echo. The attend- ance was. fairly good.

Holywell. REGISTRATION FACILITIES.—At Friday's meeting of the Holywell Board of Guardians a communication was received from the Ysceifiog Parish Council asking the Board to request the Registrar-General to make the parishes of Ysceifiog and Nannerch into a sub-registration district, and thus avoid the necessity of persons having to go, as at present, to the Holywell sub-office, a distance of several miles, to register births and deaths. The Board decided to comply with the request, and to petition the Registrar-General accordingly. THE RESIGNATION OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER.-At a meeting of the Holywell Board of Guardians, a letter was read from Dr James Williams, district medical officer and registrar of births and deaths for the Holywell division, resign- ing those appointments, after having held them for the lengthened period of 48 years. The resigna- tion was accepted, and it was decided to advertise for persons to fill the vacancies.—Mr G. P. Edwards (Bagillt), a member of the Board, said as he intended to become a candidate for the regis- trarship, he was desirous to resign his position as a guardian.

Llarisannan. NEW CHAPEL.—Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P. resided on Thursday at the opening at Llansannan of a new chapel, erected as a memorial of the late Dr William Rees (Gwilym Hiraethog). He spoke of the nation's indebtedness to their great men, and of the personal qualities and achievements of Hiraethog.

Llandudno. EYE-REST for tired eyes, obtained from our Scientifically-fitted Glasses. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN, LLANRWST. Write for testimonials. 5257 MR R 0. WYNNE ROBERTS, city engineer of Capetown, formerly af Liandudno, is on his way to this country. Mr Wynne Roberts sailed from South Africa on Wednesday. MR REGINALD TAYLOR, manager of the GI and Theatie, Llandudno, for Mr Milton Bode, has been appointed secretary and treasurer to Mr Beerbohm Tree at His Majesty's Theatre, London. MR HIGGINBOTTOM, of Macclesfield, on Friday, for the first time on I ecord, succeeded in driving a motor car—a 60 horse-power Mercedes—right up to the flagstaff on the summit of the Great Orme's Head, and down again. LIFEBOAT SATURDAY.—The annual collec- tions in aid of the funds of the National Lifeboat Institution took place on Saturday. About noon, in splendid weather, the lifeboat was taken on to the promenade, and it was alterwards launched for a short practice. Theie was a strong off-shore breeze blowing, and after a splendid launch the smai t little vessel gave a good exhibition of her sailing powers. A yacht race followed, during which one of the Llandudno half-raters competing lost her mast and another her jibboom. Then there were rowing and swimming races in the smooth water cIOtto the promenade, these being watched by several thousands of visitors, many of whom wel e seated in the popular beach chairs. There was brilliant sunshine, and the spectators appeared to take great interest in the proceedings. The various races wel e organised and managed by the Outdoor Amusements Committee.

Llanrwst. FOR special fishing flies and tackle, visit Roberts, Practical Angler, Station-rd. 7771 VISITORS to :North Wales should' can at JONES' ANTIQUE FURNITURE SHOPS, n The Square, and 49,'Denbigh-street, for genuine Curiosities and Rare Bargains. 8027 SPECIAL OFFE, RiS.-Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5's 6d. Eyes tested free. R. G. Owen, F.S.C.M.—Griffith Owen and Son, Watchmakers, Jewellers, and1 Opticians. 5257 The Rectcr, the Rev John Morgan, and nis family have .gone for a holiday to the South of England. FISII,IN(i.-The jitiver' Conway is tqlv, in splendid condition for fishing, and will be for some time. On Friday last, Mr John Black- wall, Hendre, caught a salmon weighing i7 lbs., in the Cae Main Pool, and !Ir Evan Jones, Salisbury-terrace, caught three near Gower Bridge, weighing 8*4 lbs., 6 lbs., and 3 lbs. re- spectively.

Penmaenmawr. THE REGATTA.—Atmospheric conditions being favourable, capital sport will be witness- ed at the regatta on Saturday. The entries are excellent. THE JETTIES.—-The. damage done to the two new jetties on the Beach is now being :e- paired, and the whole work will foe completed at a near date. •ONCE MORE: rl!N DURANCE VILE.—Anne Neill, a Penmaenmawr woman, who is fast be- coming a notorious- character, made another appearance before an occasional sitting of thfe Bench on Thursday on a charge o.f drunkenness. P.C.Williams, Penmaenmawr, proved' the case, and Anne was again sent to prison .for a fort- night. CONCERT. — Madame Agnes Harvey, the well-known Derbyshire soprano; Miss Edith Rogers, the popular Llandudno Junction con- tralto; and 'Mr Will Roberts, .Bangor, were amongst the chief soloists at a concert held at the Oxford, Hall on Monday evening. These were assisted by the Penmaenmawr Silver -Band, Mr J. T. Roberts (cornet soloist), and' Miss Redfern (pianist). Each performed the:r several parts with great credit, but their ser- vices, unfortunately, were given before a small audience only.

Rhuddian. THE BISHOP. At Rhudid-lan on Sunday evening the Bishop of the Diocese preached1 an eloquent and intellectual sermon. The large church was crowded with an appreciative audi- ence. The .anthem, "'I am Alphaand Omega," was excellently rendered by the choir. These visits of the Bishop to country parishes cannot fail to do, much good, and bring his lordship into touch with clergy and laity. The Bishop often takes a -service when the incumbent is ill or on his holiday.

Rhyl. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Sunday evening, after service, Mr C. Sydney Vinning gave an organ recital at St. Thomas's Church. The principal item on the programme was Guilmant's Sixth Organ Sonata. The Rev Thomas Jenkins, M.A., sang Lead, Kindlv Light." t, A FAMOUS LECTURER.—Special services were held on Sunday at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Rhyl, when the Rev E. Lloyd! Jones, of Manchester, attracted! crowded congrega- tions. On Monday night he delivered to a large audience his popular lecture on "John Bunyan." At Christ Church Congregational Church, Water-street, the special preacher was the Rev J. R. Bailey, of Eccles, who preached to crowded' congregations morning andl even- inflR SUTCLIFFE'S BENEFIT.—The popular local manager for Messrs Adeler and Sutton (Mr R. A. Sutcliffe) took his benefit last Wednesday night, when he was greeted by an enthusiastic and crowded house. The bill of fare was special and good. Mr Adeler himself came down, and at the close of the performance, which was voted by everybody to be a most delightful and enjoyable one, he made a pleasant little speech, congratulating Mr Sutcliffe upon his success. The hero of the evening responded in a very modest sort of way, and was received with hurricane applause. This is Mr Sutcliffe's second season. We sincerely hope it will not be his last. SWIMMING GALA. The eighth annual swmming gala of the Ilhyl Amateur Swimming Club was held, in beautiful weather, at the Marine Lake on Saturday. The judge was Mr J. Marston, solicitor. The results were as follow :-Ioo yards handicap 1, Charlie Stuart (3 sees.) 2, Mark Hughes (8 sees.) 3, Wynne Denton (scratch). Walking the greasy pole (second competition) I, Vernon Jones 2, Trevor R. Jones. 25 yards handicap (open to members under 16) I, T. C. Jones (scratch); 2, R. W. Parry (4 sees). 100 yards handicap (open) 1, A. G. Foot, St. Helens (8 sees.) 2, W. F. Ray, Wrexham (10 sees.), and J. Beal (scratch), equal. Diving for plate I, L. W. White, Colwyn Bay; 2, W. Thomas. 50 yards handicap I. T. C. Jones (6 sees.) 2, Ivor Morris (scratch) 3. Mark Hughes (2 sees.). The squadron race, in which four swimmers representing Rhyl and four from Colwyn Bay took part, was won by the Colwyn Bay squadron. Obstacle race I, W. Thomas 2, Vernon Jones. Open diving competi- tion I, Ivor Morris 2, J. Beal. The prizes were afterwards presented by Mrs Llewelyn Jones.

Trefriw. THE CHALYBEATE WELLS.—Concerts of an. al fresco kind are heldl -at the Wells tnrice every week, and are largely att-e ded. The number of visitors in the village is very con- siderable, and the amusements at the Wells form a source of much attraction. A LARGE TROUT.—Mr Michael Williams, Penisa'r Pentre, caught last week a fine brown trout, weighing 1% lbs. in the Crafnant River in the village. This is believed to be the lar- gest trout caught for many years in th-e dis- trict. WATER SUPPLY. — Much satisfaction :s evinced at the fact that there are go.od pros- pects of the works for the supply of water Lor Trefriw and Llanrwst being commenced forth- with. The contract of Mr Henry Roberts, of Colwyn Bay, has been accepted by the Joint Water Committee, and was ratified by 'the Geir- ionyåd' Rural District Council at theh- meeting on Tuesday last. IMPROVEMENT COMM'I'TTEE ing of this, committee was held' o were night, Mr J. B. Knight presiding- fc. also present Messrs J. Phillip5 an It Thomas, and1 R. II. Williams (seCI.e 0f sub* j was stated that a leaflet showing resi- scribers, hadi been distributed jc6j st^" dlents. A letter was read from 'Mf ing that the owners of -one. of the n fa&t were willing to place .photograp b cards- and1 also on the steamer a? for The desirability of having' a local ip ^oflSider«°» village for the summer months wa f.c-r -;1 and' .adjourned till the next .L gen^e" Price to report further. The f°-11 m^ittee^ men were appointed -a Sports r Ph1/ 1 Messrs J. 'B. Knight, Reginald! l'ra ^.aS decl lips, and 'Frederick Kitchen; ;an jueeti°o ded to appoint collectors at the a° to canvass the village, and also tes\&e& Llanrhychwyn. It is- hoped that fUndS' will heartily respond to the fa

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