Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

J. LL. HUGHES, CABINET MAKER, &c., 15, QUEEN STREET, LLANGOLLEN. ALL KIND OF FURNITURE MADE AND REPAIRED. J. LL. H. en supply tha public with Furniture of every description on the shortest notice. PRICES ON APPLICATION. Workshop: Next Door to Walton Cottage, Queen St. (6207) CI IN INSURANCE OFFICE ^■^1 |<L FOUNDED 17-10. Sum Insured in 1897 exceeds £ 425,000,000. For all particulars apply to Messrs. MINSHALL & PARRY-JONES, (5714) Solicitors, Agents at Llangollen. TO BE LET, Llechweddgwyn Farm, near Glynceiriog. 222 Acres. Apply—WILLIAMS & NICHOLSON, Estate Agents, Oswestry. (6316; PUBLIC BAKING every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday, at 2 30, at T. M. ROWLANDS'S, Castle Street. (4106b) R EVANS & SONS have Ladies and Gent's SECOND-HAND MACHINES to be sold cheap. FURNISHED HOUSE to Let in Llangollen. 11 FURNISHED HOUSE to Let in Llangollen. Apply—"Advertiser Office. (6303) APARTMENTS to Let for Young Ladies or Gentlemen—Board if required. Seasonable terms; home comforts. Apply-"AdTertiser" Office, Llangollen. (6301; WANTED, Strong Girl, 16 to 17 years of age, as General—another maid kept. Apply —MRS. FOULKES-JONES, Arosfa, Llangollen. POPLAR HOUSE, Regent Street, tt> be Let. Immediate possession. Apply—E. GIIEEN- DAVIES. YOUNG MAN, with few spare hours in evenings, would be willing to assist in keeping book?, preparing accounts, correspondence, &c. Apply—A.B.C., "Advertiser" Office, Llangollen. I~)OY WANTED, to look after a Cob and ) Gig, and make himself useful; aged from 15, wages as to capacity. Apply to Dr. DRINKWATER, Geufron, Llangollen.

LLANGOLLEN COUNTY SCHOOL. An ordinary meeting of the Governors of the above-named school was held on the 3rd inst. There were present-Messrs. M. H. Roberts (in the chair.), R. J. Edwards, W. P. Williams, W. G. Dodd; Revs. W. Foulkes and H. Jones; Mrs. Barnes; and Mr. E. Foulkes-Jones (clerk). -The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. PUPILS FROM CEFN DISTRICT. The clerk reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Grant stating that no arrange- ment could be made for running a morning train to Llangollen between 8 30 and 9 o'clock.—It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. W. P. Williams, seconded by the Rev. W. Foulkes, and unanimously resolved, that Messrs. M. H. Roberts, W. G. Dodd and H. R. Olley be appointed a committee to make provisional arrangements at a reasonable cost. FINANCE. The minutes of the Finance Committee were read and adopted, on thè" motion of Mr. W. G. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Barnes. BAZAAR. The clerk reported that he had paid the proceeds of the bazaar into the building fund account.-It was moved by Mr. W. G. Dodd, seconded by Mr. W. P. Williams, and unani- mously resolved, that the Governors accord a very hearty vote of thanks to the general com- mittee, stallholders, secretaries, and to all who had taken part in the bazaar. VICE-CHAIRMAN. A letter was read from the Rev. J S. Haworth, stating that he could not conveniently accept the position of vice-chairman of the governing body. —On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Roberts, it was resolved that the Rev. W. Foulkes be appointed vice-chairman. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. Mr. Olley explained that his report could not be completed owing to his not having received the annual report of the Central Welsh Board, and it was. resolved that the headmaster bring in his report at the next meeting. PRIZES. The sum of t6 was voted for prizes, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Edwards, that the arrangements for the annual prize distribution be left in the hands of the headmaster. BURSARY. A bursary of 15 was granted to Hubert Pugh, son of Mr. John Pugh, Garth, Glyn, on appli- cation.

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FOOTBALL ITEMS. The Llangollen Shop Assistants F.C., accom- panied by a large number of the club's supporters, journeyed to Oswestry, yesterday afternoon, to play the shop assistants of that town, in rather dull weather. The game was of a most exciting nature and ended in a draw, no goals being scored. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE CHARITY CUP. The draw for the first round was made at Wrexham on Thursday evening, and resulted as follows DIVISION 1, Adwy United v. Rhos Eagle Wanderers. Llangollen v. Erddig Albion. DIVISION 2, Buckley Town v. Rhyl. Mold v. Buckley Victoria. Caergwrle, a bye. Druids (holders), Wrexham, and Chirk are exempt until the semi. final. The first. named clubs have choice of ground, and the ties are to be played by December 3rd, kick off 2-30. .0

LLANGOLLEN POLICE COURT. Tllesday.-Before Watkin Richards (chairman ) and W. G. Dodd, E*qs. "A REGULAR NUISANCE." An elderly woman aud a cripple of the name of Annie Warren was brought up in custody charged with being drunk and disorderly—PC. 17a Williams stated that at 7 15 on the previous night the prisoner was very drunk, making use of foul language, and causing a large crowd to assemble in Bridge-street. She had previously been caution- ed in Castle-street.-P.S. Wyse said. the woman described herself as a hawker. She was a regular nuisance in the town, "nd very serious complaints had been made against her.—Prisoner Three big girls kept following me, and calling me names.— She was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or seven days. She went to gaol. Wednesday.—Before W. Coward and Watkin Richards, Esqs. A DRUNKEN MARAUDER. An elderly man named William Williams was charged with being drunk and disorderly.-P.C. Lloyd stated that about 11 20 on the previous night while on duty in Berwyn-road, he heard the prisoner shouting and cursing near the Mile End Factory, and on approaching him found that he was drunk. He was violent also on being taken in custody, and witness had to call the assistance of P.C. Williams, who earlier in the night bad had to turn him out of the Ponsonby and the Grapes.- Prisoner I was not very drunk, and not being able to get lodgings I walked about. Though not previously convicted in Llangollen prisoner was well-known to the police, and had been convicted several times in different parts of the county.-P.S. Wyse said that tramps were becoming a great nuisance in the neighbourhood. Prisoner was fined 5s. and costs, 12s., or 7 days. He went to gaol. -♦

COMPETITIVE MEETING AT CEFN. A very successful musical and literary com- petitive meeting was held on Wednesday evening at Cefn Mawr, in the Gorphwysfa" Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, which was crowded to excess. Mr. John Roberts, Bon Marche, Rhosymedre, who presided, delivered an appropriate address on the outcome of competitive meetings and the advan- tages of the eisteddfod. The Rev. Thomas Morris, Garth, capably performed the duties of conductor of the proceedings, which throughout were of an enthusiastic yet lengthy character, owing to the unusually large number of competitors in the various contests. Mr. R. O. Pritchard, Cefn Mawr, satis- factorily acted as accompanist, and the executive committee, to whom much praise is due for bringing the event to so successful an issue, were Rev. Moses Roberts (chairman), Mr. John Lewis (treasurer), and Mr. Benjamin Davies (secretary). The services of a band of efficient adjudicators were obtained, and their decisions gave complete satisfaction. The adjudicators were-Music, Mr. W. M. Roberts, Wrexham; poetry, Rev. J. P. Roberta. Coedpoeth essays, Rev. R. Mon Hughes, Llangollen miscellaneous subjects, Rev. E. Davies, Rhos, and Mr. G. W. Hughes, L.T.S.C., Cefn Mawr. Annexed are the results :-The soprano solo contest, Waving the white kerchief," drew forth a good array of competitors, and Miss Caroline Thomas, Cefn, was declared the winner. Mr. Ed. Gough, Stryt Issa, gained the prize for the best five minutes' impromptu speech, the subject of which was Man." For reciting Little by little," confined to competitors under 14. four entrants appeared, and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Eaton, Cefn, was placed first, and Miss Annie Williams, Cefn Mawr, second, and an additional prize was alsi awarded. In the competition of translation of given words from English to Welsh. Thos. Charles Eaton, Garth, was successful, and in the baritone solo contest, Land of the Eisteddfedau," for which six sang, Messrs. J. E. Morris, Llangollen, and Jos. Edwards. Cefn Mawr, were declared equal, and their performances were spoken of with admira- tion. Recitation, It is finished," for competitors over 14 years of age. Mr. Humphrey Owen, Wynn- stay Park, Ruabon; vocal duet, "A day's march near home," for entrants under 15 years of age, Misses S. A. Eaton and Louisa Eaton essay on "A good man's character as described in Psalm I. Mr. Caradoc Jones, Rhos four sets of verses in memory of the late Rev. John Evans, the well-known Welsh preacher of Eglwyabach, were sent in, with the result that the effusions of Mr. Samuol Valentine (Cefnydd), Cefn Mawr; proved easily successful. Much interest was centred in the chief choral contest, for which three choirs appeared, and sang the test-piece, Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glaswelltyn.' After a detailed criticism of the performances of the choirs had been given by the adjudicator, the prize of £ 2 10s. was awarded amidst much enthusiasm to the choir led by Mr. John Wright, Acrefair. The conductor was presented with a valuable gold-mounted medal. Owing to the number of competitors, preliminary tests had been previously arranged. The proceedings closed with votes of thanks to all concerned on the motion of the Rev. Moses Roberts.

THE BISHOPRIC OF BANGOR. The following memorial, dated Nov. 4th, has been sent to the Prime Minister :— As clergy in the dio- cese of Bangor, we venture respectfully to approach your lordship in reference to the vacant See. We should have kept silence and welcomed with cordiality and confidence the man whom your lord- ship, with your knowledge of the needs of the diocese, may recommend to the Crown, but the action taken by some of our brethren in the diocese renders it impossible for us to remain silent any longer. We desire to express our deep regret that the vacancy in this See should have been made the oacasion of discrediting by imputation the Bishop of another diocese. It is net for us to sit in judge- ment upon our brethren, here or eleswere, but we feel it our duty to disavow the sentiments of the memorandum drawn up at a meeting presided over by the Dean of Bangor, and to put on record our res- pectful conviction that such a memorandum cannot conduce to the well-being of the Church of Christ in this way or any other diocese.The memorial is signed by about seventy clergy, including the Rev. J. E. Davies, curate of Llanwrin, R. J. Edwards, vicar of Corris, Chancellor Silvan Evans, rector of Llanwrin, W. Lewis, rector of Abergynol- wyn, T. Thomas, rector of Mallwyd, J. Williams, vicar of Penegroes.

THE LLGHTING RATE AT CEFN. The relations between Cefn Parish Council and the ratepayers are at present somewhat strained, owing. to the indefiniteness existing as regards the lighting rate. The Council desire to give publicity to their course of action so that the ratepayers may understand their position. Attention having been directed to the matter, the following letter was written on October 21st by the clerk to the Council (Mr. E. R. Evans) to Mr. C. W. Wright, assistant overseer. lie Hate for Lighting Cefn District. Dear Sir,—" I am in receipt of your favour of 1st October and note all you write. My Council are unable to arrive at anything conclusive with the figures you give, and fail to see why a rate of 4d. in the £ should be levied for lighting purposes. My Council issued a precept on May 25th for £ 112 10s. for the purpose of lighting the parish. This of course is only half the amount granted by the parishioners at the parish meeting. To realize this you levy a rate of 4d. in the ze. upon the rateable value of the lighting area which according to your figures is £ 10,511. A rate of 4d. would realize gross X171 3s. 4d., taking from this the amount asked for by my Council, viz., JE112 10s., leaves a surplus of 163 13s. 4d. Surely the losses through household property being unoccupied, cost of collection and stationery would not amount to anything like £62 13s. 4d. I may say that the ratepayers of this parish are much dissatisfied at the rate levied and are continually asking for an explan- ation and to enable the Council to give this explanation I am requested to write and ask you for details of how the rate of 4d. in the X. is made up, and, to put it plain, what I want to know is the rateable value of the lighting area, the amount that should be realized at 4d. in the X. upon that valuation, the estimated amount of losses, also cost of collection and stationery in separate items. Further than this my Council are under the impression that there was a surplus of something like t40 collected over and above the precept of X225 for the year 1897-8 (25th March). What has become of that surplus? And was it taken into consideration.in levying the present rate of 4d. ? I will thank you for a reply to this letter on or before October 26th, so that I may have it in good time to lay before the Finance Committee." At a. fully-representative meeting of the Cefn Parish Council, at which Mr. Christmas Jones presided, the above matter was discussed at considerable length.—Mr. H. H. Hunt, as chairman of the finance committee, said a tabulated statement had been received from the aspistant overseer, which, on consideration, appeared to his old- fashioned ideas (?) to be drawn out in a moat perplexing and peculiar manner. One item for 1896 amounting to k44 was designated "losses." He understood that to be rates uncollected, as it was paid in 1897, but surely V,40 out of 0,240 was a large percentage These losses or uncollected rates in 1897, however, increased to zC52, but in the year ending March, 1898, they were reduced to £22 10s.. The rateable value was set at £10,500 and at 4d. in the a. the rate would produce £175. Losses were estimated at £ 17, cost of collection £ 15 for the half year. He thought however, the latter item would cover the whole year. He trusted something more tangible would be reported at the next meeting.—The chairman stated that he was not prepared to explain the perplexing statement, as it seemed to him that £ 64 to collect £ 250 was absurd, and he was glad the finance committee were taking it into consideration. +— —

COLLIERS AND THEIR WORK. IMPORTANT ACTION. At the Wrexham County Court, On Wednesday, Sir Horatio Lloyd was occupied for several hours hearing an action respecting colliers and their work. The action was brought by the Black Park Colliery Company, Chirk, against John Rogers, George Jones, and Hugh Morris. Mr. Ll. Kenrick appeared for the plaintiff company, and Mr. Wynn Evans defended. Mr. Kenrick stated that up to July 23rd the defendants were employed in the plaintiffs' pits for the purpose of getting coal. They were paid so much per ton, and they had to secure their working places by props of timber supplied by the plaintiffs. On July 23rd, for some reason or other, the defendants left work without notice, and left the plaoe entirely unpropped or unsupported, which was a contravention of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, and the consequence was that, coal having been got without any timber being left, the roof came down for a number of yards. The wicket" was blocked for several weeks afterwards, in fact the company could hardly say what the damage they had sustained was. It was really a continuing damage, for the roof was giving way, and there had been continual trouble up to the present time. The company were very reluctant to take, these proceedings, but they were bound to do so in their own interests, as well as in the interests of the men. They claimed £ 12 damages only, but, as a matter of fact,through the defendants' action they were nearly £ 24 out of pocket-merely in respect of the falls of coal. They made no claim for loss of output of coal —Mr. Edmund Plunkett, manager of the colliery, gave evidence in support.—Cross-examined by Mr. Wynn Evans, the witness said the men had discretion in fixing props, subject to his approval. Before the defendants worked on the last day they were down the pit the night firemen marked the" wicket" as being safe.-Thomas Rogers, the day fireman at the colliery, spoke to vis.ting the defendants' working place at 10 15 on the morning of July 23rd. There was no coal to fill at that time, and the whole length of the wicket "-about 22 or 23 yards—was unsupported. On the following Monday the wicket was down from end to end.—By his Honour If the men had gone to work on the Monday following that action would not have been taken.—For the defence, Mr. Evans contended that the action could not stand. One of the men asked the under-manager if he could leave, as he had got a better position at Brynkinallt Colliery, and he gave him permission. The other two defendants considered they were not earning sufficient money to keep their wives and families, and they left their employment at the Black Park Colliery to get better work elsewhere. He submitted that the company could not obtain judgment in respect of damages, as it was the duty of the firemen to see that the place was safe, and he had declared it safe. If the defendrnts were guilty of anything it was an error of judgment, but they could not be made liable for that.—Mr. Evans having called evidence his Honour said he would reserve judgment, as it was a most important case in a district like that, and he wished to refer to the rules.

LLANGOLLEN LIVE STOCK SALES. On Tuesday Messrs. Jones and Son held their usual sale of fat and store stock in the Smithfield. Llangollen, when the supply of stock as compared with the corresponding sale last year was most satisfactory, as double the quantity was offered. This goes to prove that the sales are growing rapidly, for the sales to double themselves in the short period of twelve months is cer- tainly wonderful and most encouraging. This pleasing characteristic is not only noticeable in the sale in question, but in nearly every one of them. Facts of such an incontrovertible nature appeal very loudly to all interested in the Smith- field, and in the welfare of the town, for their best support, and we venture to remark that the auctioneers, who, after other similar attempts, have been successful in re-establishing the fairs, which are such a boon to the town and neighbourhood, also deserve a continuance of the cordial co-opera- tion of all. We think there is now no cause of fear that the market will cease to exist, and thus prove a failure, for there is every reason for believing that Llangollen Smithfield will become one of great importance, and that it will fully justify being called The North Wales Central Sheep Market" there is no doubt. Llangollen mutton has long since borne a high name, and at the present z, time it finds consumers in all parts of the British Isles, the consignments of which are almost daily being sent to distantiparts. The prices realized on Tuesday were on the whole satisfactory, and nearly all the stock was sold. We would remind our readers of the next sale, to be held on November 22nd also, of the Great Xcnas Prize Fat Stock Show and Sale on Dec. 9th. Farmers are asked to kindly send in their entries as early as possible. It should be borne in mind that the catalogue definitely closes on December 2nd. This sale promises to be a grand success. The following judges, who are very extensive buyers of beef and mutton, have already been secured :-Messrs. Wm Eley, Dudley Jno. Gosling, Smethwick, Birming- ham J. E. Owen, Llandudno J. Humphrey Jones, Denbigh and possibly Mr. Britidley, Stock- port. Others yet have to be decided upon. Farmers will find this sale to be also a splendid opportunity for the disposal of good milking cows or heifers and meat catt'e It is worth while bearing in mind that Friday is an open day for buyers, and that a very large attendance is expected. i ■■

LLANGOLLEN CYCLE FESTIVAL. A fancy cycle parade organised by a number of the shop assistants and others of the town was held in the streets of Llangollen on Thurs- day night, the 3rd inst. As the weather was not unfavourable, the preparations that had been made for the gorgeous and grotesque display were in no wise marred, and the people thronged the main thoroughfares to witness the procession. The proceedings commenced at the Smithfield, with the judging by Mr. Ellis, Wrexham, and Mr. Higgs, Oswestry. The following were the prize winners:—Best decorated gent's cycle 1, Messrs. Alun Jones (Nelson) and Geo. Thomas (Admiral); J2, Mr. Percy Clarke (Father Christmas). Best decorated lady's cycle: 1, Miss Louis Ellis (Summer) 2, Miss Mary L. Ellis (Daisy Bell). Best gent's costume: 1, Mr. Humphreys (Robinson Crusoe); 2, Mr. Bertie Horspool (Bonny Boy Blue). Best lady's costume 1, Miss Thomason (Spirit of the Air); 2, Miss Ethel Clarke (Italy). Most comical turnout: 1, Messrs. W. T. Evans and Ted Ellis (Jesters); 2, Messrs. T. Evenson, R. O. Ellis and Rd. Edwards (White Eyed Minstrels). Best group or collection Mr. John Roberts (Loyal Whitewashed Band). Collectors' prizes- lady's: Best costumes, Miss Hatton, Wrexham, and Miss M. E. Jones, Church-street; largest collection, Miss Dora Hughes. Gent's: Best costume, Messrs. W. Catherall and J. D. Evans largest collection, G.W.R. Station. The order of the procession was as under:- Starting from the Smithfield, headed by Pvte. R. Davies (Welsh Fusiliers) leading a goat; detatchment of Denbighshire Hussars, under command of Sergt.-Major Lloyd Ruabon brass band: three Cavaliers—Mr. J. H. Davies (Oak- street) as Buffalo Bill, Mr. Pugh (Oak-street) as Dr. Jameson, and Mr. T. S. Evans (from Messrs. Morris and Hughes) as a military officer; decorated cycles with riders in fancy dress; comic turnouts—white-eyed minstrels with "Weary Willy" and "Tired Tim;" Ceryg- y-Llan Path Parade Band from Acrefair Loyal Whitewash Band, winners of gold medals at Chicago; capital fleecy turnout from the skin yard and finally a very good representation by Mr. Wallis, Church-street, of an ambulance car, in which was stretched an assumed injured person. A ball followed in the Assembly Rooms, which was veay prettily decorated. There were about 60 couples, who danced till 2 30 on the following morning to the music of a string band from Cefn. Mr. Pendleton made an eiffcient M. C The street collections amounted to Y,7 Os. ltd., 2 which will be handed over to the funds of the Cottage Hospital. We are asked to state that Mr. Robshaw Wrexham, and Mr. Selby, Trevor, kindly gave their services as marshalls in the Smithfield and also Sergts. Waltho and Hughes, who had charge of the gates. Prizes were kindly given by the following :— Sunbeam Cycle Co., brass coal vase, value two guineas; Coops and Co., Liverpool, two cycle lamps, value one guinea R. Evans and Sons, solar cycle lamp, value one guinea; Hughes and Son, plate, value 7s. 6d H. Dakin, plate, value 7s. 6d.; Lettsome and Sons, half dozen cabinet photos, value 7e. (id Hugh Jones, Advertiser Office, ink- stand, value 6s. Od Mrs. Matthews, Bridge-street, ham, value 6B. Od John Davies, Ty Cach, cycle lamp, value 5s. 6d; G. T. Allen, Eagles Hotel, bottle port. value 5s. Od; T. A. Waltho, large view, value 5s. Od A. R. Hughes, printer, pipe, pouch, tobacco, value 5s Od.; R. Horspool, widow plants, value 5s. Od; E. D. Jones, chemist, value 5s. Od. Griffiths, Jenny Jones, bottle of whiskey, value 5s. Od E. R. Parry, Castle-street, cycle hose, value 4s. 6d Mre. Speke, bottle of sherry, value 3s. d F. E. Little, Castle-street, box of chocolate, value 3s. Od T. M. Rowlands, bottle of wine, value 3s. Od. Collectors and amounts collected :—Misses Dora Hughes, 16s. 2d.; Jones, Castle-street, 12s. 2id. j M. E. Jones, Church-street, lis. 8d.; Annie Davies, 10s 3Jd.; Lizzie Lloyd, 9s. 3|d.; M. E. Jones, Oak- street. 7s. 3|d.; Matilda Westley, fis. 9|d.; Hatton, 2 Wrexham, 5s. lOid.; Emily Hughes, Oak-street, 4s. 7id.; Kate Jones, Oak-street, 4s. 3 £ d.; Watts, 2 Castle-street, 3s. 7id.; Wright, Wrexham, 3s. Old. Polly Bailey 2s. lid.; Louisa Lloyd 10 £ d.; E. A. 2 Evans, 10d.; G.W.R. Station, 12s. lid.; Messrs. W. E. Thomas, 8s. lli-d.; Herbert Jones, 7s. 7d.; T. 2 Dewerson, 6s. lOid.; Wm. Catherall, 3s. Sid.; band 2 (from lurry) 3^d.; total, £ 7 Os. lid. Messrs. W. 2 2 G. Dodd and John Rowlands were present when the boxes were opened, and counted the money, which will be handed over to the Hospital.

The Rev. R. P. Hughes, of Buckley, Flintshire, has received a. unanimous call to become the minister of the Dyserth and Galltmelyd Calvinistic Methodist Churches, near Rhyl.

Thursday Evening- Turner, the injured boxer, still lies unconscious. Mr. Justice Romer has become suddenly indis- posed. The Canadian Government (says an Ottawa telegram dated Wednesday), has adopted the itn* perial penny postage. Saccheni was,smiling to-day (says a Geneva tele- gram) when his trial opened for murdering the Empress of Austria. He answered questions put to him clearly.

THE WAR SCARE. The cruiser Birch was commissioned at Chatham) to-day. According to a Paris telegram, the Parisians are relieved by Lord Salisbury's speech. They expected a declaration of a protectorate over Egypt.

CORRESPONDENCE. [WE do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our c jrrospondents.—ED.] ME, TOM THOMAS. To the Editor of the Llangollen Advertiser." Sir,-Doubtless your readers are always glad to know of the success of their fellow-countrymen. It is my pleasing duty to record the success—the con- tinued and indeed increasing success—of the young Welsh tenor from Cefn, Mr. Tom Thomas. The opening concert of the 33rd season of the London Ballad Concerts was held to-day (Nov. 5th) at Queen 8 Hall. You know that success leads to success and that first impressions are great factors in favour or otherwise of a person or project, and the directors of these concerts are well aware of this psychological fact. You can, therefore, imagine how important it was to have a good beginning. Bearing this in mind, the directors of these world-famed concerts were careful in selecting their artistes, and right well did they succeed in this-Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Clara Butt, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Plunket Greene, anyone of whom may command an audience. Mr. Tom Thomas had the honour of an engagement to sing with these renowned artistes. It was certainly a proud position for a young Welsh singer to occupy- His first item was placed in the most crucial part of the programme, namely, the last but one in the first part. There was a full audience—3,000 people though sympathetic, yet a very critical one, who knew what good music is. Besides all this, the standard of enthusiasm and demand for excellence was at its height at this period, and it required an exceptional artiste to keep up this tension and fulfil this demand. Public speakers know how difficult it is to successfully follow a previous effective speaker- The same feeling obtains with singers, and I am gla." to say Mr. Thomas triumphed and emerged from this ordeal charmingly; he had quite an ovation and fl deafening encore. His song was Salve! demora, in Italian from Faust. This soft vowelistic language, and the mellifluous music of Gounod suited his voice extremely well and his pianissimo passages were simply superb, surpassed by few only that I know. As a result of this suceess, the director at once engaged him for all the remaining concerts of the season, which are held on alternate Saturdays at o o'clock. His second song was equally well received. The Times says of him:—"Mr. Thomas Thomas obtained a very distinct success in Salve! demora, his beautiful tenor voice being so heartily admired at once that he had to give an encore." The Daity Chronicle says :—" Deserved favour was also accorded to that able young tenor, Mr. Thomas Thomas." sincerely wish him all further success; health of body and soul, which last is as much needed in his profession, if not more so than in any other vocation. -D. ROBERTS. November 5th, 1898.

A DREAM. "I dreamed that with the Humans I wandered in the path of men, and found them fraught with strife." I MET an Urban Council man Upon the banks of Dee, I passed the time of day to him, He did the same to me. "Your face is very pale and thin, My friend, what's up ?" I said. Said he "Of late I've worried been Till nearly off my head.' But they should not despond," said I Who in 'high places sit,' The honour of their townsmen paid Should make them very tit. At that he heaved a heavy sigh That nearly reached a groan, And then he wailed his sorrows forth- It wouid have moved a stone It was a long and garbled tale; I cannot well remember all But ere the close so faint he grew He had to lean against a wall! Said he, An Urban Councillor I thought I'd like to be, That what they had to do and stand Would suit me to a T. I thought how fine to spend one's time All for the commonwealth, With evil motives day by day Attributed unto one's self! For turn-a-coat and trickery, I was quite prepared to be Held up as public property, And never care a D Let my addresses go astray, And never feel abashed, For promises, like crockery, Are easy things to smash. I was willing to be bullied By every" crank" one meets, In fact the general" cockshot In business, home, and streets! To be held up and ridiculed Was what I sought to be, And very well the thing was done, As all who read Llan New,, can see But after I have slandered been And buffetted about, They've passed a resolution now To try and turn me out!" What, after all you've nobly stood? They'll surely not persist?" I said, But the Urban Council member Sadly shook his head. Then suddenly away he rushed With a wild despairing scream, I did not try to stay him (It was not in my dream). He plunged into the river, And was never seen again, So I guess he must have perished Of Water on the brain!" But at the next election, You'll find them by the score, All clamouring for honors I've mentioned here before Each feverish and ready To catch the Elijah's cloak, But when they've got to wear it, They find it is no joke Nov. 1st, 1898. THIS K Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P., addressing a mee^^j.e. his constituents at Clocaenog on Tuesday eveni ferred to the imputus which the ritual con would give to the disestablishment movoment j0re the need of keeping the Welsh land question ft Parliament and the country. He afterwards? trikute to the public and political work of the Gee. M'nister, The Rev. S. Davies, Congregational ^g^tur- Carmarthen, was found dead in his study ou age, day. The rev. gentleman, who was 56 year*. a had spent many years in Patagonia. & and popular preacher and temperance advocate, t,,IY preached his last sermon at Whitland 1 meeting of the West Carmarthenshire Congregllo s the Union on the previous Wednesday. W- t;0n & editor of the Celt, the organ of his denomina Wales, and was author of several theologicaij^ —— pro-' Printed and published every Friday Merning, by ^oX&- prietor, HUGH JOKES, at his Otto Trinti Castle-street, Llangollen m the county of co* Nov. 11th, 1808. All orders, advertisements, muaications are requested to be addIeøse "Advertiser" Office, Llangollen.