Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BEAUMARIS, SCHOOL BOARD. — At the monthly meeting, held on Monday, feir R. TVilliams- Bulkeley, Bart., in the chair.—The report of the inspector who recently examined the school in drawing was read, the result being ">r<x)d. "-1Ir R- L. Jones was appointed visit* ng member. POLICE COURT.—On Saturday, before Hugh Thomas, Esq. (mayor), Thomas Hughes, Esq.. and David Roberts, Esq.,s a man named John Rylands, Castle-row, Beaumaris, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk and refuting to quit licensed pre- mises, namely the Town Hall, on the 12th December la;st.-For keeping 3-2-lbs. of nixed explosives m unregistered premises, Robert Liewelyn Owen, Church-street, was fined Is including costs. — Edwin Richard Thomas, Castle-street, was mulcted in a similar fine for keeping 161bs. of gunpowder in unregis- tered premises. COUNTY SCHOOL.—An ordinary meet- ing of the governors was held at the Town Hall, in this town. on Wednesday. Present, Sr R. Williiams-Buikeley, Bart. chairman; Councillor H. Thomas (mayor of Beaumaris), vice-chairman; Mrs Owen, Bryniiau; Mr Dlavid Roberts Aldermen Thomas Hughes and William Hughes, Mr Richard Roberts, Dr C. Grey Edwards, Mr H. Bulkeley Price, Dr John Rdberts, Rev T. Lloyd, Kyffin; Mr E. Madoc Jones, M.A., head- master and Mr Griffith, clerk.—The Headmaster, in his report, stated that the question of the appointment of an extra mistress -ad been referred to the finance committee to examine and report.—A com- mittee, consisting of Rev T. Lloyd Kyffiin, Dr C. Grey Edwards, Mrs Owen, and Mr David Roberts, with the chairman and vice- chairman, was appointed to settle the con- ditions of scholarship examination.—A letter was read from the Department of Science and Art, London, staling that the governors of the Beaumaris County School had been appointed in therir corporate capacity as the local committee for the science and art classes at the (above-named school.—With' regard to filling up the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs Redsdale, it appeared to be queer iona/ble whether the appointment. should be made by the school governors or the feoffees of David Hughes Charity, and the clerk (Mr Win. Griffith) wasi directed to write to the Charity Commissioners upon the matter.—On the motion of Mr Thomas Hughes, it was agreed "That, the County Governing Body having applied to the Char- ity Commissioners to permit the increase of the amount of the building fund for Holy- head and -angefni, established under clause 41 of the scheme, by adding to it the bal- ances of exchequer contributions, and other sums received, and to be received by the County Governing Bodiy from the Anglesey CJourufev Council Trom the commencement: until the end of March, 1896, have Beau- ntfujis included in the appilioaltion ror ibi share."—A further proposal, thalt in future all exhibitions be granted only to persons residing in the Beau mm is district, was op- posed by Dr John Roberts, and lost.—On the motion of Mr H. Bulkeley Pric«e. it was agreed to represent to Camb'lidge Univer- sity the desirability of puffing male and female students on an equality as regarded the conferment of academical degrees.

CONWAY. PUBLIC INQUIRY.—Mr Clarke, C.E.. on Fridlay held an inquiry touching an ap- plication by the town council to, the Local Government Board for powers to sell a por- tion of the corporation property, situate in the borough. Evidence in support of the application was given by Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E., and other witnesses. There was no opposition. CHARGE OF FRAUD.—On Tuesday, before Dr R. Arthur Prichard and — Rowland, Esq., Charles Stewart, a. well- dressed man, giving an address at Hackney, Iondion, was remanded until Saturday upon a charge of obtaining £6 10s from Mr Wood- head. The prisoner, who was represented by Mr Romayn, advertised a bicycle for sale, and the prosecutor sent the money but re- ceived nothing in return.

CRICCIETH. NEW' YEAR'S FESTIVITIES. —« Gr-f New Years Day, the contractor and work- men who were engaged in the erection of a new villa residence for Dr and Mrs D. L. Davies were invited to supper at Pres- wyilfa. The Jarga dlinfing-room had been: tastefully decorated with variegated holly, chrysanthemums, &c., and no effort was spared to make the evening's proceedings thoroughly enjoyable in 'every way. Th.^ men, twenty-two in number, sat down at seven o'clock to a splendid spread of good things, and after supper speeches, vocal and instrumental music, conjuring tricks, &c., amused the company for another two hours. The toast of the evening, "Health to Dr and Mrs Davies, was proposed oy the contrac- tor. Mr Evan Jones, who was supported by Messrs D. M. Williams and Richard, Humphreys. Dr Davies suitably responded, and fthefa proposed j^'The Contractor andj "Workmen," to which Messrs Evan Jones, John G. Jones, John Davies, and Robert Jones responded, all the speakers heariily acknowledging not only the kindness and generosity shown on that occasion, but also the enthusiasm they showed in everything pertaining to the welfare of Cricoieth. Dr Davies proposed "The Visitors, and the toast was acknowledged by Mr Burnell and Mr Thickens. Dr and Mrs Davies, Messra T. Burnell, Williaan Roberts, and John G. Jones contributed to the musical part of the evening's entertainment, and Dr Davies, with his usual ability, performed several good conjuring tricks. The company sepa- rated shortly1 feflcer ten o'clock. Highly pleased with the evening s proceedings.

DENBIGH. SUICIDE.—Dr Hitghes, coroner for West Denbighshire, held a.n inquest on the body of Mrs E. Jones, wife of a compositor, who had died from the effects of a wound in her throat, sellf-inflicted the night before. The creased) had been in low 0 spirits for some lime, but there -was no sign that she had a suicidal tendency. A verdict of "Suicidd whilst of unsound mind" was returned. MAYOR'S SUNDAY. —On Sunday morn- ing, the Mayor attended officially the morn- ing service at St. Mary's Church. There was a very large congregation present. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of St. Asaph, who saltl that he interpreted the presence of the chief mag-.strate at the service that morning (1.1 meanvng that he and the civic authority of that Historic town came solemnly to dedicate to Almighty God the official AVork of the year and to ask God's tlessing on chat work, fn that ^n' as elsewhere, there were probnb.y members if the corporation who felt tha* it would nut be consistent, with their deepest, •■■cajuse religious, convictions to leave their ordinary places of worship, even on such all occasion as that. Hj (the Bishop) was sure that auch consistency commanded the respect or all true men. They must remember that consistency was a Christian Itnc wiiicii, like other Christian virtues, rften clashed with self-interest and inclination, and was for tliat reason not easy to fallow. All ivxnest men resented a sneer at their co:i- gfetency as nothing le.«* thau n insult, be- cause it cast a doubt upon t; .-ii.'jeri-tv of -their convictions. They must, therefore, i respect thoroughly those who strove to main- tain such consistency. Of one thing they might be sure, that even if some that day were absent, still their prayers were"! ascending to the throne of grace beseeching God's blessing on the work of the new year.

FESTINIOG. SCHOOL BOARD.—An adjourned meet- ing was held on Tuesday night to consider applications received for four vacancies. Mi E. P. Jones, Bli^enyddol, presided. Fif- teen candidates had for the post of second master to the Higher Grade School for Boys, which had become vacant upon the appointment of Mr S. R. H. Turner to the Ciwyn Bay Higher Grade School. This number, whidh contained the names of se- veral graduates, was reduced to seven on the first voting, and everttuallv Mr T. Bot- ting, of the Llan1 Piestinibg Higher Grade Sehodl, was appointed. The posit vacated, with a salary of £125 per annum, was offered to Mr C. A. Whatmore, B.Sc., of Sheffield. Miss ENen Butler, pf Birmingham, was se- lected an assistant mistress in the Girls' Higher Grade School M'ss Wh ifrcd Ro- berts. Bryndinas. Rhiwbryfdir, mistress of the TanygriViau Infarcts'; and Mr L. Llew- elyn Williams, of LlanHyfni, Carnarvon, as asMi^bant master of the Manod. Boys' School. As the qualifications of the candidates for the assistant mastership of the Boys' Higher Gradla School were considered insufficient, it was dedided to advertise again. The sa- lary for the fatter ffosrt is £:75 a vear. THE OOUNTYSOHOOL.—A" meeting of the local governing body was held on Satur- day, Mr E. P. Jones in the chair. There were present also Dr R. D. Evans, Messrs W. W. Jones. — Vaughan, J. Bowen, Miss LLoyd, Pias Meini: the Clerk (Mr R. O. Jonas), and the Heodim^sfLer pfr F. 1% Dodd).—The Headmaster presented his an- nual report. He stated that the school was opened in January, with about 40 scholars, and now there were 66. He quite antici- pated that the number would be over 80 next term. He called attention to the re- port of the examiners in the summer, and reported that chemistry, mechanics, and bc- tainy had been added to the list of sclu>ol subjects since the advent of the science mas- ter, and that great interest and intelligence was being shown in these subjects by the pupils. In botany, several of the pupila had made collections of specimens for them- selves, amd some of these were excellent. He drew attention to the urgent necessity of school buildings, and also of recreation grounds for the children. On the results of the infide scholarship examination, schol- arships were awarded to Edward Hughes, John Owen, Ellen Jones (b), Jennie Evans, G. A. Edwards, W. O. Jones, Katie Powell Roberts. The following had earned scholar- ships by their position on the list, but they already receive scholarships from, other scources :—E. Morgan V\ -liams, Catherine; Mary Jones, Am:ie Williams, Annc Lee Wil- liams, Ellen Roberts, Edmund R. "VSil'-iams. Robert Evans, Bridget Rees. Scholarships were, therefore, withheld in these cases.—A letter was read from Lord NewboroughV; solicitors naming the terms on which land for the site of the school buildings would be offered, and it was decided to close with his lordship's offer.

HOLYHEAD. NEW YEAR'S EVENTS.—At the New Tabernacle schoolroom, on New Year's Eve, the Rev W. Griffith and his church, held a very successful supper. The spread was a most sumptuous one, and appeared to be heartily enjjoyed by the numerous company who attended on the occasion. The pro- ceeds are to be devoted to the carrying on of the work of the dhuroh.—The usual Waltchnighit service was held at the English Wesleyan Chapel, when the pastor, the Rev Charles Winter, delivered an appropriate New Year's address. A Watchright service was also held at the Welsh Wesleyan (Bethell) Church, instead of the usual con- Certs.—A Waibchrtght service was held at Gwynfa, whan solos and congregational hymtrts were sung. The attendance was- good, the following taking part:—Mrs Alice Owen, Baptist-street; Messrs W. S. Owen, Griffith Jones, John Beard, and W. Jones, Williamt .st/ret^—On. N^JW Year's Day, aij the Old Tabernacle (1.), Thomas-street, the. annual missionary sermons were preached in connection with the London Missionary Society, the preachers being the Revs Prin- cipal E. Herber Evans, Baargor; TowyrJ Jones, and W. J. Nicholson, Portmadoc. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS LLOYD, STAG HOUSE.—We have to re- cord the death of Mrs Lloyd, Stag House, which took place on Monday, the 30th ul- timo, after a brief illness. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr Joseph Jones, Forge Hill Foundry. The deceased took intense interest in the Bone TJ: Ef<;il Ragged School, which is connected with the Armenia Calvini-stic Methodist Chapel, she being a zealous member of the said church. The interment took place on Friday afteT- noon. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths sent bv the following relatives and friends:—Mr James Lloyd and Misses LCoyd. Mr and Mrs Jones, Fair View; Mrs and Miss Williams Boston House Mr and Mrs-Jones and family, Bod warren Mr R H. Williams, New Brighton; Captain and Mrs Clay, Mrs dav Thomas, Mr and Mrs W. Mathias, Mrs McDonnell. Dublu); Mr and Mrs D. R Lloyd, Mr George Martin, Cross-street; Mr and Mrs Roberts, Upper Park-street; Mr -and Mrs R. Evans, Mr and Mrs R. Griffith, Park- :>eet; Mrs Jolmson and family, Mr Dairid Morgan and family, Mr and Mrs John Hugheis and family. Castle House: Misses K. and M. Owen, Trefadog; and Mr Henry Parry, Ty'nrhosydd. THE "CEPHALONIA."—The Cunard Mner "Cephalonia." which went ashore in a dense fog on New Year's morrting, and was ultimately floated and got into Holyhead Harbour, is supposed to be seriously dam- aged. She has a very heavy list, and is filled with water, it being in all her com- partments. I'he steamer is sunk in three fathoms of water. A diver from Liverpool went down, and surveyed the vessel's bot- tom as far as possible; but owing to th o heavy list, he was unable to ascertain the fulll exteftut and nature of her injuries, but he reports that the damage done to her is very considerable. She has a large general cargo, which is seriously injured by the action of the waiter. Three large steamers have come round from Liverpool, and work has been carried on very Rigorously, the steamers being grouped together. The work of trans- ferring the cargo from the "Cephalonia" to these vessels is being carried on by 250 dock labourers. This its very difficult oil account of the sunken condition of the "Cephalonia." A special train, at a cost of £200 has been run from Cardiff, containing diving apparatus, pumps, and boilers. Eight other waggons have also arrived containing similar plans for carrying on operations for unloading the steamer and raising her from her sunken position. A large number of seagulls and other marine birds have con- gregated in the vicinity of the steamers, to pick up any eatables that may be floaJtlng about. Divers will be employed to go clown to fa stem the plates. The work of repairing will be chiefly carried on from the inside of the ship. 'ihe plates will be covered with a strong solution, specially adapted for the purpose, to keep out the water. One of the powerful pumpn is throwing up from 60 to 80 gallons of water per minute and by aid or similar pumps, the workmen are able to get to the cargo, which has been saturate:! with water. The "Cephalonia" is of 6500 tons register, but thIs does not fully repre- sent her carrying capacity, this being ordi- ii.iiily about double. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.-On Tuesday eve- ning, the St. Cyl i Habitation of the Primrose League lwltl its annual concert and supper at the Town Hall. Tha room had been i beautifully decorated with flags, and e,-er- greens, interspersed with mottoes, describ- ing the arms of the League. The tables were also very nicely laid out with flowers, and the repast provided was ample and creditable. Mrs Cay, Eden House, the hon. secretary, has worked with great energy to organrise the gathering, and received great sympathy and co-operation from the officers and members of the hfctijtation. At tIll) concert, the chair was occupied by Captain Cay, R.N., the ruling councillor, who spoke of the efficiency of the army and niavy at the present time. His remarks were loudly applauded. The hon. secretary reported that the haJtlitation 'had had a very prosper- ous year, numerically and financially. The programme was opeaied by the Misses Hughes playing with much taste a pianoforte duet. Mr Corbett sang on two occasions with his well-known ability, the Death of Nelson," and "The Sailor's Grave.' Miss Ackedev also sang twice very nicely. The Misses Gordon and Jones played with greait preoisrom upon the mandoline and ,piano. Miss Warden's, who won the prize at the Chester Eisteddfod1 in the contralto solo, rendering of "Home they brought her war- rior dead," tn, a most feeling and superb manner, being warmly applauded. Mr Singleton's singing was excellent. The piano solo by Miss Griffith, Park House, was ren- dered very well for one so young. Miss Gussie Cay delighted the audience by her rendering of two well-chosen songs. In the vocal duet, "The minute gun at sea," Messrs Corbet and Si.ngl'eton did splendidly. Mr Tom Roberts, whose ability as a reciter is well-known, did not disamwint the aud- ience. Mr Evans Evans (Telynor Trevor), the popular harpist, discoursed sweet music. Miss Hughes's solo on the piano was very acceptable. The proceedings terminated by ) the singing of the National Anthem. THE LATE MR T. P. ELLIOT.— The dejith is announced of Mr Thomas Philipson Elliot, who has been for forty years the agent for the Penrhas estate. For some time past, Mr Elliot has been suffering from serious indisposition, and has been more or less confined to his house, so that with these repeatedi attacks- of illness and his advanced age, being an octogenarian, his demise did not come altogether as a surprise to the inhabitants of the town. Since residing in Holyhead, he has mani- fested a deep interest in the National Schools, and has acted in the capacity of secretary for a large number of years. In this connection the managers speak very highly of his worth and] business capacity. Mr Elliot was associated with the Anglesey Agricultural Society; and in 1891 was ele- vated to the presidency, which held its an- nual show at Holyhead. About seven years ago, a large number of friends and well- wishers resident in Holyhead and the sur- rounding county evinced) their esteem to- wards the deceased by presenting him with a testimonial. Perhaps the esteem in which he was held by his friends and numerous admirers cannot be better described than by making an extract from the address that accompanied the teaijimonioB, which stated that they desired to tesuiy to their esteem for the many stealing and generous qualities which have distinguished his long career as agent, first for the Penrhos, a.nd subse- quently for the Alderley, Penihos, and Presaddlfedi estates. The address further expressed heartfeilt acknowledgment of his sympathetic and upmght treatment of tenants of which he had been the willing channel andJ exponent. Air EEiot, some vears ago, gave evidence before the Land Commissioners on the question of the lease- hdd system and its working a.t Holyhead and surrounding neighbourhood. In politics he was a strong Conservative. He was a. native of Northumberland, which was readily distinguishable ,by his accent, which he retained to the last.—The funeral cortege left the residence of the deceased shortly after two o'clock on Tuesday after- noon. The funeral was for men only, and was attended by a large number of the tenantry on the estates, of which he was the agent, together with a large number of the employees of Lord Stanley. The coffin was carried by a number of the tenants of the estate, being literally covered with lovely wreaths of choice flowers. The chief mourners were Mr T. G. Owen (sub-agent) and Mr Hering, London, whowcr3 followed bv the carnages of Lord Stanley of Alderley and Miss Adeane, Lianfawr; The proces- sion was headed by the ational School managers, including Messrs T. Forcer Evans, J.P., William Griffiths, DruiJ, treasurer; G. P. Griffiths, Jolm Hughes, Cattle House; John Griffith Hugires. Following these were Mr J. Lloyd Griffith, M.A., Revs Canon W. P. Thomas, Robert Price, B.A., James Jones, Robert Jones, vicar, Bodew- ryd; R. Price, Valley; T. M. Rees (B.), and William Price (B.), Kingsland; Cap- tains' W. H. immey, North-western Marine Superintendent; — Kendall, R.M.S. "Ire- land'" and George ~-ewis, Mount Norris; Drs 0. T. Williams, E. T. Hughes, Roland P. Wili^ms, J. P., Fox Russel, and Edwards, jun., Mynyddygof; Councillors John Roberts, Elm Park; Joseph Evans, Chester House; William Jones, London- road; W. S. Owen, Stanley-sftreet; R. Man Williams, Market-street; and Thomas Wil- liams, Cross-street; and Mr H. Lewis, Gorewen, surveyor; Messrs E. G. Roberts, T. R. Evans, R. J. Edwards, North and South Wales Bank; W. R. Jones, B.A., Theophilus Roberts, MeddcaU Haill; J. Christmas Williams, Edward Morris, Ddraenen; William Jones, Stanley- crescent; O. Iioyd Jones, J.P., Garenlog; W. W. Owen, Rhosbedrio; W. R. Pierce, Vallev Hotel; R. Gardner, Valley; Owen Jones, Forcer Hill; Owen Jones, Tyniawr; R. Roberts, Boston-street; Owen Williams, Glangors; H. Jones, Valley Workhouse; ( H. Wilson, Market-street; John Parry, ) Tyddyn Bach; J. N. Thomas, Trefignath; Francis Bogue, John Magee, Cornelius Smith, George Hotel; Thomas Roberts, Queen's-terrace; William Jones, Waterside Foundry; James Lloyd, Stag House; J. W. Jones, Bodwarren; E. R. Owen, Bod- edern; Robert Hughes, Menai House. The ooffin was of polished ook, with massive brass mountings;, Mr William Williams, Tanyr- efail, being the undertaker. The funeral procession, on reaching St. Seiriol's Church- yard, was met by the scholars of the British School, who stood in single file and uncover- ed heads on each side of the pathway as the funeral cortege passed into the church. A large concourse of people had assembled in the vicinity of the churchyard) to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The officiating cflergymen at the church and the graveside were the Revs Canon W. P. Tho- mas, vicar R. Price, B.A., amd James Jones (curates), who conducted] the service in a most impressive manner. Beautiful wreaths and floral tributes had been sent by a large circle of friends, including the following:—■ Miss Adeane, Captain and Mrs Binney and family, Misses Lewis, Stanley-crescent; Mr R. Gardner and family, Valley; Mrs John- son and fami'iy, Mr T. R. Evans, Mr and Mrs Prichard and family, Gors; Mr and Mrs J. Parry and family, Tyddyn Bach; Mr and Mrs Allington Hughes and family, Dr and Mrs Williams, Rhosygaer; Mrs Marshall, Mrs Sidney Platt, Dr and Mrs E. T. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Bates, Macclcsfield; Mrs Williams, Boston House; Mr and Mrs Jones. Bodwarren; Mrs Svkes, Croes Howell;, Mr and Mrs Allington Hughes, and Kathleen, Mr and Mrs Dykins, Mr and Mrs Heiing, London; Mr and Mrs Lewis, Gors- wen Captam and Mrs Kendall, Mr and Mrs Smith, George Hotel; Mr and Mrs Steel, Northampton.

LLANIESTYN. DEATH OF MRS MARGARET WIL- LIAMS.—The death is announced of Mrs vargaret Williams, of Penybryn Farm. L' tniestyc, near Beaumaris, in her S9tli year. The old lady, writes a correspondent, had nine children—seven daughters and two sons, —thirty grandchildren, eighteen great-grand- children, and four great-great grandchild ren. She was buried in the cemetery of Llaniestyn Church—the church in which sh?5 had been christened and married. She had been a faithful member with the Calvin- istic Methodists for 74 years, being also a member of the Sunday School, which she remembered being held on the roadside be- f re a schoolroom or chapel was built. She remembered the time when George III. Came on a visit to Wales to Lord Bulkeley, and saw him passing through her father's farm on a pleasure expedition. She had also seen the Queeu when she was only 17 years of age romping through the country lanes gathering wild nowerswithber mother the Duchess of Kent when on a visit to Anglesey She was an aunt of Col. Savage, o! Bangor. °

LLANDUDNO. THE W INTER SEASON.—The vocaliFit. at the Pavilion concerb on Saturday and Monday evenings was Mr Denbigh-Cooper, whose performance gave every satisfaction. The concerts .were wall attended, and the orchestral music was very much enjoyed. A SUCCESSFUL COMPOSER,—Our readers will be pleased to learn that the "Te Deum" which will be performed at the forthcoming musical festival at Rochester is the work of Mr David Watkans, of Lon- don, son of Mr E. J. Watkins, our respected townsman. Mr Watkins was one out of 250 competitors, and our readers will join with us in wishing the young composer further success in the future. SUCCESSFUL DANCES.—On Saturday cYCning last, a Children's Fancv Dress Ball took place at th Queen's Hotel, and was a in eat success. The second dance in con- nection with the Girlton Club was held at the Buriington Art Gallery on Mowday mght. There was a large company present-, and dancing wis continued until after two a.m. Last evening (Wednesday) the annual bad was held at Sunnyside, the residence of Mr Joseph Broome, whilst the weekly dance at the Meitropole Hotel was a. ^reat success. DINNER TO EMPLOYEES. —On Fri- day evening last, at the Victoria Restaurant, Mostyn-ntrt et, Mr John Roberts, coach- builder, &c., gave the annual dinner to his employees. The chair was occupied by Mr Careful, whilst the vice-c.ha.ir was filled by Mr Daniel Roberts. A large company sat down to a most, symptuous repast, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Songs were contributed by Messrs George Harris, — Flood, W. Roberts, David Roberts, John Roberts, Daniel Roberts, the chairman, and others. THE ST. TUDNO MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY.—The annual balance sheet of this society has been issued, from which it appears that it is in a flourishing condition, financially. Mr H. J. Fletcher is the presi- dent, and Mr Jamies Richardson, vice-presi- dent; Mr T. Evans, 1, Glanymor Villas, being the secretary. There are 130 members. The income for the year amounted to B198 10s 6d, while there is a balance to the credit side of £160 10s 9d. A dividend of £2 128 9d per member has been declared. We cortYalty commend it to the support of the working classes. SCENE AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL.— A most unusual and disgraceful scene was witnessed at the St. George's Hali cn Tues- day night. After the production .of the domestic drama, "East Lynne," by Mr E. C. MattheWs's Hibernian Combination, and during the performance of a laughable farce entitled "The Limerick Boy," some words took place between the artistes and the per- formance was brought to a. hasty conchjsikvn, the curtain falling amidsit much disorder. The occurrence can only be regretted, in- asmuch 'as Mr Maifthews's Company had scored a great success on all the preceding evenings. A disorderly .scene is seildbm witnessed1 at St. George's Hall, which is under excellent management. EXTRAORDINARY YEAR AT THE PIER-The year 1895 was the most suc- cessful season for many years at Llandudno Pier and Pavilion. There was a gross re venue of £12,510 14s lid, an increase of £2264 19s lid upon 1894, while the working expenses show an increase of only JB159 10s 2d. The profit on the year's working is JB4266 4s lOd, as compared with B2160 15s Id in 1894. The total sum available for dividend is JE4607 109 4d. The direobom recommend 12^ per cent, dividend; that B1000 borrowed' from the reserve fund in 1893 be repaid and that JE989 10s 4d be carried forward. Before next season the pierhead is to be enlarged, and the landing- stage further improved; and a verandah balcony will be erected on the sea. side of the Pavilion for promenading at the evening concerts. FREEMASONRY.—The annual installa- tion in connection with the St. Tudno Lodge, No. 755, .took place on Wednesday at the Masonic Hain. Brother G. R. AsMey was installed W.M.. tthe ceremony being per7 formed by Brotther James Porter, I.P.M., P.G. Steward, North Wales. The Worthy Master appointed the following as his officers for the year:—I.P.M., Brother James Porter; S.W., Brother the Rev J. Pughe Evans, P.P.G. chaplain; J.W., Brother R. W. Johnson; chaplain, Rev J. Morgan, P.M., P.P.G. chapkin; treasurer, Brother E. Turner, P.M., P.P.G. Assisit. Purs. secretary, Bro. Reginald' S. Chamberlaitiy P.M., JP.P.'G., Regr. D.C., Brother T., Booth 'Farr1ingtloii\ P.M., P.O., Ajsaiat. Purs.; S.D., Brother J. Howarth, J.D., Brother W. Maerra/th; I.G., Brother T. Kenrick Davies; orgairidst, Brother Burwell; S.S., Brother Effi'is Jones; J.S., Brother, Walton; tyler, Brother J. Vincent. The banquet took pCace alt the Imperial Hotel, the W.M. presiding. There was a large at- tendance of visiting brethren. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Brotner Henderson. THEETS FROM THE HYDROPATH- IC.—At a special police court, held on Wed- nesday, Emma Sinclair, a stoutlv-built woman, who had been in service at the Hydropathic, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a quantity of articles including some wearing apparel, elecitiro- plated spoons, forks, and two glasa water jugs from that institution. The facts of the case having been briefly stated by P.S. Rees, Elizabeth Lewis said she was a domestic servant a.t the Llandudno Hydropathic. About six o'clock on the evening of Monday last, she missed two half-sovereigns from her bedroom. The money was in her purse, which was in her dress pocket. She gave information to the .police. The prisoner was in service at the Hydropathic, and adept in an adjoining room. She left her situa- tion about six o'clock the same evening.— Elizabeth Harker, manageress at the Llau- dudno Hydropathic, said that on Monday, the 6th insfc., she saw the prisoner's luggage being searched at the police station. She identified some forks as the property of the institution. There were also some spoons, but she could not swear as to them, inas- much as they were not marked. There were also two water jugs snd some sheets, valued altogether at about seven shillings.—Mary Jane Jones, a domestic servant at the Hyd- ropathic, said that on Tuesday, the 7th inst., two aprons were shown to her by the police at the Hydro. They were marked ".M..J. J." and were her property. She valued them at alxnffc eight em pence.—■ Elizabeth Dowell, another domestic servant, identified an apron as being her property. She valued it at about sixpence.—P.C. Wil- liams (52) deposed that on Monday, the 6th inst., from information. Received, he apprehnded the prisoner at the railway station. He asked her if she knew anything about the money which had been stolen from the Hydropathic. She replied that she did not. He thereupon conveyed her to the police-station, where, upon searching her, he failed to find the money, but in her' boxes he found .all the articles produced. Upon charging her with stealing them, she said that .-lie did not know they were in her box. As regards a petticoat, .she said she founcx them in her room, and did not tlunk it was worth more than about six- g charged, the prisoner t> lUfl and asked the magistrates to deail leniently with her.—Pricier was haiVTl a monih s ^ywsonment with nara labour.

SOTES AND COMMENTS (By Rambler). Our worthy townsman, Dr Bold Williams, n.ust have meant business when he ai-unl in favour of the establishment cf a Loan Inlure Exhibition in connection with the forthcoming Nation,I Eisteddfod. If I re- member rightly, there a utile luke- warmnsss when the matter wac, discussed uit+ > ,°f tlhe executive coai-' ir.rk.tt, a.id it was uiought by some of the members that the Doctor wished to run a competing .how at their expense lluv to mv mind, Jus proposal was a genuine one, ml dT 1 w in- 11 1 °ut tke in its entirety, an t tha. furthermore, the exhibition is in- tended to remain open all the summer. The movement is not without support, for upwards of £ 600 as already been subscribed to a guarantee fun J, wluch, it is hoped, will reach a good sum. The .art galleries will be erected on a similar plan to those of the memorable Jubilee Exhibition In Man- chester, and the committee hope to get to- gether such an exhibition as lias Ó never before been held in the Principality. May success attend their efforts. We have, undoubtedly, excellent, musical talent m Llandudno, therefore the success of every concert is not to be wondered at. eople are never tired of listening to good music, therefore all attractive piwramme never fail's to "draw." I have heard it said that the residents are "fairly sick" of con- certs and "tea fights." Of the latter they undoubtedly are, and so am I, but of the former (?). In spite of the fact tha.t con- certs and musical entertainments are held on two and three nights a week, the balance is always on the right side. Strange, but true. It is also a significant fact that al- though the same vocalists are announced to appear at the Pavilion concerts week after week, people will go to hear them. Wo can, therefore, come to only one conclusion and that is—the talent is good. I was present at the Oahn Eisteddfod Concert on Wednesday evening, and the singing was a treat. As I had an'ljicipated, the voung soprano, Miss Jennie Fouikes, one of the latest recruits to the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir, came in for a. most enthusiastic wel- come. Judging from her singing on this occasion, the young lady- is making most satisfactory progress, and I need hardly say that the very greatest interest is taken vocally in her musicall career. I feel cer- I tain that there are young ladies—and may I also add, gentlemen—in our midst who, with a little training, would make excellent vocalisits. Why should they not be brought to the front? ..I.e many friends of Mr A. E. Bartle, our popular musical conductor, were pleased to see him in their midst during the Christmas HoLmays, which he evidently much enjoyed at Llandudno. It will, per- haps, be interesting to learn that whilst Monsaeur Jules Reviere is fulfilling an engagement at the Olylmpia, in London, Mr Bartfle is filling up his time as conductor of the Bradford Permanent Orchestra. The "Bradford Observer" states :—The ability of their new conductor, Mr A. E. Bartle, was sljrown by ,exc:c¡}1ent performances of the "Anaoreen" overture, which bids fair to be the last survival of Cherubim's works. Tlie sibling tone wanted weight and brilliance in the cedebraited bravura passage for the violins, but otherwise the overture was played wi admirable precision. In one of Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies" for piano- forte and orchestra Mr Bartle showed for the first time at these concerts his prowess as a. pianist. He is certainly a player of great facility and neatness of execution, with a crisp and clear touch, and his performance was a complete success. Tho Llandudno with Conway Local Governing Body have not yet overcome the difficulty in which they have for some time been placed. The arrangements for the opening of an Intermediate School at Llan- dudno are now nearly complete, it being known that the Collegiate School has been acquired for the purpose. But the govern- ors, even at this stage, have not a, smooth patii before them. At the last meeting of the county governing body, the Penmaen- niawr representative had a dispute with those of Llandudno about scholars attending the projKJsed school, and at was contended that the children might attend the Friars School at Bangor, if they preferred. The locall governing body, at a recent meeting sit Conway decided to offer six scholarships tenable at Llandudno, Penimaenmawr to be excluded because theilr children had won all (except two) of the existing scholarships. Since then, I understand that the parents of the Penmaenmawr scholars have been in- formed thait the scholarships will be renewed for two terms, but if the children go to the Friars School tuition fees only will be paid, but if they elect to go to Llandudno their railway fares will be paid in addition. The action of the Penmaenmawr Locajl Intermediate Education Committee have rendefe'd! m)aftiters ^tfill more complicating. The committee has expressed itself dissatis- fied with the determination of the local go- verning body to refusa the payment of rail- way fares to scholars from Penmaenmawr, attending Frairs School, whilst offering such payment to children attending rthe Llandudno school. They regard such an arrangement as practically annulling the concession made by the county governing body on behalf of the Penmaenmawr scholars now attending the Bangor school, and urge that in the ex- isiting state of the train service between Pen- nuaenimiawr Land (Llandudno, any* difficulty created in the attendance of Penmaenmawr scholars at Bangor is practically an embargo on the secondary education of the parish. The Penimiaenmawr representatives on the) locai governing body are opposed to the suggestion that the Penmaenmawr scho- lars should receive their education at Llandudno, and my readers will, no doubt, be tntereslted in the proceedings of the next meeting of the local governing body. It will be admitted on all hands that having contributed to so large an extent to the John Brighlt Scholarship Fund, we are justly entitled to have the school at Llandudno, and it can only be hopedi that what might happen in the future will not interfere with its success. A most amusing scene was witnessed at the Conway Poliice Oourt, on Monday. An inmate of the Union Workhouse—a rather peculiar-looking individual—was pftaced in the dock to answer a charge of assaulting the house porter. The defendant, wiith an innocent smile on his countenance, leaned upon hiis dJbow, and was listening most at- tentively to what the porter had to say. "What is the charge in this ease 1" says the chairman. "He has assaulted me, sir," said the ported. "How did he do Ithatt 1" asked the chairman. The Porter: When I was in the chip-room, Lr, he lifted up the chop- per, and was go' g to strike me with it." "Oh, indeed," sa the chairman, "what did he do then?"—he Porter: Nothing then, fir.—"But when did he do åIt 1" asked the chairman.—The Porter: "When in the din- ing-room he had a kniife."—"Yes,' said the chairman, "what else?"—"Nothing else, sir," said the porter.—"But did he do anything with the knife 1" asked the chairman.—"Oh, I ves, sar, replied the porter, "he was going to stab me with it."—"Why didn't you say so before," said the chairman. "Where is the knife'" was the next question from the bench.—"He has it in his pocket," replied j the porter.—lAJb thlia 'point the queer little man. the defendant, promptly stepped for- ward and handed to the clerk, amidst loud laughter, a very smalfl specimen of a dessert knife, minus the handle. The magistrates, whilst examining the "formidable" weapon appeared to be highly amused, but they were of opinion that the "queer little fellow" should go under the observatiion of a doctor. For this purpose, the case was adjourned. All those of my readers who have the in- terests of the town at heart, will learn with satisfaction that through the instrumental"ty of Councillor Robert Roberts, the question of popularising Llandudno as a seatide re- sort has been brought before the special no- tice of the council. The various suggestions put -forward by Councillor Roberts wera agreed with in every particular, and were referred to a committee, which was to report to the council. The report, as submitted to the council, at the meeting on Friday last, was a most favourable one, and in ac- cordance wlith a recommendation made there- in, a deputation will be sent to London for the purpose of interviewing Mr Turnbull, the Mipenn'umdent of the London and North- Wo; "rn jA' ih' ay Company, with a view of having increased railway facilities to Llan- dudno during the ensuing season. Such a concession we might confidently expect, in- asmuch as the railway company have never vet refused to meet the requirements of our town. The 'townspeople cannot but feei grateful to Councillor Roberts, and, indeed, to the council in general, for their action in the matter. Since ijlhe last ii'sue of the "Herald" was published a Local Government Board in- spector has been making an inquiry with respect to the application of the council for a loan, for the purposes of carrying out the contracts which they tbavo already en- tered into. The erection of municipal build- ings, market hralll. etc., has 'been in contem- plation for a considerable period, and if the money is forthcoming no further delay will be necessary. With regard to the applica- tion made w*icn respect to the maintenance of a town band, and the advertising of our actraotions, it is evident that such an ex- pencEtme should be met by the ratepayers in general, and that, as Mr Dunphy stated, it is hardly fair tlhaJtoome people should be called upon to contribute towards the ex- pense ofadvemring the town, whilst others, who, of course, derived equal benefit, did not pay a penny piece. Under existing cir- oumsibancas, the faiidure of the Town 1m.. provement Assocaition to keep "afloat" can- not be wondered at. What is fair for one ratepayer is fr.ir for the other, and the sooner the better a rate is levied to meet the requirements in this direction.

LLANRWST. IXTO THE LIOX'S JAWS.—At a special paiee court, held on Saturday, before O. Isgoed Jones, Etsq., Thomas Burke, wdnf described himself as a moulder, living in Manchester, was brought up in custody on a charge of begging.—According to the evi- dence of Police-constable Williams, the pri- soner called at the back door of the house at which the officer resided and asked him for .some coppers.—For !thjfe mistake, he. was sentenced to a term of imprisonment. VALE OF COXWAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At the annual meeting of this society, held alt the Eagle's Hotel, Llan. rwst. under the presidency of Mr Edward Roberts, Llangerniew, the Secretary reported that after 'paying all expenditure, there re- mained a balance in hand of J3145. Mr Rich- ard James, Llanrwst, was elected president for the ensning year, and Mr Robert Hugheis, Llantfairfechans "vice-president. We under- statnd that both gentlemen have accepted office. Mr Hugh Pierce, who has been sec- retary of the society for upwards of twenty- five years, was reappointed. The nameu) of the following gentlemen were added to the committee of management:—.Lord Car- rington, Mr Popham, Plas Maenan; Mr W ailing, Fron, Llanrwst; Mr R. Foulkas, Llan Farm, Eglwysbadh Mr A. J. Hughes, Bronheui'log, Llanfairtalhaiam; Mr Leslie, Rhydycreau, Iilanrwst; Mr J. R. Davies, IiLansantffraicl, and Mr J. R. Jones, Moss Hill, Penmaohno. A cordial vote af thanks was passed to Lord Mostyn and Mr Ed> ward Roberts. LIangeTitiew, last year's pre- sident and vice president, and also to Colonel Hiigson, iiaismadqlo,, for Residing at thl' annual dinner, in the absence of the pre- sident. POLICE COURT.—At the forimightr..1 po-ice court, held on Monday, before Di^ Jones and O. Isgoed Jones, Esq., Robert Henry Burkinshaw, Trefriw, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and disorderly uniJhe information of Supt. Jarvis.—For ,a similar offence, Robert Evans, Groesffordd, Llanddoget, and Ml is Williams, shoemaker, Llandtinorwic, were fined Is and costs and 2s 6d and cosfe respectively, the last-named defendiant being also fined 2s 6d and costs upon another charge of drunkenness being proved against him.—Two cases, in which John Baitteii, Kind's Head, Llanrwst, was charged; with obstructing the highway, and Thomas Bfioth, farmer, Glanconway. had, been summoned for allowing his horse to Stray, were adljourned.—WlLiam Roberts., Trefriw, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Sbatifm-road on the previous Saturday rtgBit. The :evidence of Poiice- oonata/ble Wilftams went to prove that the defendant was very drunk, and was singing in Station-road on the night in question. Wlhen requested to desist and go home quiet- ly by ;the officer, he refused, and subse- quently assaulted him. A fine of 5s and costs was inflicted.—.Robert Owen, Trefriw, for resisting Police-constable Williams whilst in the execution of his duty on the same oc- casion, was fined 29 6d and costs.

MENAI BRIDGE. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Monday, before Hugh Thomas, Nsq., and other justices), Richard Roberts ond Owen Griffiths, two, youths tiviing in Well-street, were fined 5s and costs for beinfT drunk and fighting on the pub'ic road.—There was a further charge of larceny against Griffiths, who was bound over under the First Offenders' Act to ap- pear for judgment when called upon.—John JOines, School-road, Menai Bridge, who was similarly charged, was fined 20s and costs.— For being drunk at the White Horse Inn, Pentraeth, John Jones, T81 N ewydd, rabbit catcher was fined 5s and charge against'the licensee, for whom Mr Thorn- ton Jones appeared, of selling to a drunken person, was dismissed, and another of per- mitting drunkenness was withdrawn.—W.| Lloyd, Tyddyn Isaf, was fined 5s for being drunk when in charge of a horse amdi trap.— Robert Hughes, painter, Llanfair P.G., was charged with stealing 8d., the property of William Owen Davies. The defendant, who for some time persisted in having the case sent for trial, ultimately consented to be bound over under the First Offenders' Act. There were two charges of drunkenness aind drunk. and disorderly against the defendant whilst ait Menai Bridge and Llanfair. He was fined 5s and costs.—For poaching on Mr McCorquodale's estate at Gadlys. Llan- sadwrn, William Williams, labourer, Bragdy, Pentraetu,^ was summoned. The only evi- dence against ham was that of the keeper, and the Bench dismissed the summons with a caution.—For assaulting William Roberts, ptlot" Minydon, Llandegfan, David Jones, Penrhoearned\d, Bamror, was fined 20s and costs. Mr William Thornton prosecuted.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, THEFT.—On Saturday, at a special petty sepsion, before, A. O. Williams, Esq., and William Jones, Esq., Inspector Morgans charged Jane McCarthy, a hawker from Car. narvon. with having stolen one pound ot butter from the 'shop of Mrs Margare Roberts. Penrhyn, on the 2nd inst. P-C. JL>. ,Trr«.«3, Penrhyp, proved having fotmcl the bull- i j; the possesion of accused. Sue was committed to 14 days' hard labour.

PENMAENMAWR. DEATH OF CAPTAIN ARNOLD.—We regret to announce the death of Captain E. F..A.mutet which took place with awful sud- Klejui&ss residence, Erw Fair, on. Monday night. An inquest was held on Wednesday, when a. vivdiet of "Death from heart -usease was returned. Tlie deceased gentleiwan had served with distinction in t.ie German army. He was a captain in the Eraii Ducal Hessian (body guard), in which he served some 20 years. He went right lin-. ugh the Franco-German war, and for great personal bravery at the battle of Grave- iotte he was the recipient of t.he greatly- coveted iron cross. He was invested with the Oi-uer ot St. Anne by the Czar of Russia on the occasion uf the betrothal of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, he beintr the captain uf the guard at the Castle of Ligen- hei;n, where tlie betrothal took place. The Older of St. Phillip was bestowed upon him by tne emporor for his merit as an officer. Ho was al-o the hcCder of Austrian am! Hes'skan orders. He came from an old (4—r— fami.v. his father having held for many years the pest of privy ccuncillor to the late (Vrand Duke of Hesse. On his re. tirement from the army, lie was-presented hy the officers and men of his regiment with a beautiful piece of silver emblematic with colours of the regiment. He was allied by marriage with one (;¡f tire oldest Welsh fami.ies, Ins wife being Adela Maria, the youngest daughter of the late Hugh Davies Griffith, the squire of Caerhun, by whom he had three children. Captain Arnold was of a moist simple and unostentatio'iis character, and probably very few of Ms neighbours and friends in Penmaenmawr were aware of his distinguished career. By his own express deside, his body was cremated a.t Manchester on Thursday, and the remains were interred at t.he Penmaenmawr cemetery on Friday.

PRESTATYN.. GROCERS AND THE SALE OF POI- SONS.—At the Rhyil County Court, on Friday, before his Honour iSir 'Horatio Lie yd, the council of the Pharmaceutical Society recovered from Mr Joseph littler, grocer, Prestatyn, two pEillalties of £5 each and costs, under the Pharmacy Act, 1868, bT. reason of his having sold a preparation ccntairi.ng poison, he not being a registered chtmist or druggist,

RHOSNEIRR, ANGLESEY. A VIOLENT RAILWAY PASSENGER, —Ac Mimchestei' Police Court, on Friday, a vabbiit catcher and property owner named V ilkam Griffiths, who lives at Biyn Mallog. .fihosineigr, was charged at the instance of t.he London and Noith-Westem Railway Company, with doing wilful damage too rolling stock an.d with using obscene language at Loiiigsight Station, on October 9tli. It; was stated that the defendant had been on a Belle Vuo e'^n:*«en on the day in ques- tion, and went to Longsight Station the worse for drink for the return journey. A oomparbment which lie tried to enter he found to be locked1, as it was full al ready- He was very violent, and not only useJ disgusting language to some ladies who were in cive compartment, but assaulted them, striking one OIl the breast with a bottle, and anotlher on the eye with his fist. He after- wards threw cue uottle at a sailor. It passed tiirough both windows of the compartment. At every station at which the train stopped the defendant got on to the platform and abused the occupants of the compartment in question, and finally he had to be taken into the guaru's van.—At the conclusion of the evidence, the Chairman said if the defen- dant had been summoned for the assaults* on the ladies the magistrates would have sent him to prison fur a. long term. As it was, lie would be fined 40s and costs for eacii offence, and would have to pay 15s for the damage done.-—Mr Braiithwaite said the company would have proceeded against the defendant for the assaults, but the ladies concerned did not wish Huciha course to be token.—The Chairman said the court would allow the company all their costs, and added that tile defendant was a. great scoundrel.—. The tines and coats amounted to £16 13s.

RUTHIN. TOWN COUNCIL.—Tlie monthly meet- TOWN COUNCIL.—Tlie monthly meet- ing was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alder- man Roberts) presiding. The finance com- mittee reported that the cost of planting 30 trees in the town had been £43, They also passed a resolution that the delay of the county in paying the sum of about B200 owing for repairs of main roads for the year ending March last was causing much incon- venience to the borough.—Alderman R. P. Davies said this delay was very hard upon. the borough, and he would like to knoW who was responsible for it.—An intimation from the Charity Commissioners of the con- firmation of the reappointment of Dr J. R. Jenkins as a governor of the charities wafl read.

ST. ASAPH. PETTY NESSIOXK-On Monday, before Major Birch (presiding), Sir W. G. Wil- Hams, Dr Easterby, H. F. Birley, Esq., and Peter Roberts, Esq.—A vote of con- dolence was jwissed with Mrs Hore and family on the occlusion of Col. Hore's death. —Mr Aiiui Lloyd said he made an applica- tion for a grant under section 14 of the Act of 1828, of a license for the Hand Inn, to Mr Joseph Ainsworth, of St. Asaph. The Rev Benjamin Hughes produced a long peti- tion, to which Mr Lloyd objected.—The Chairman I think we might hear it. Of course it is not evidence in any way.—Mr Lloyd Who do you represent ?—Rev B. Hughes: Mo«t of the respectable people in St. Asa] nil, including the Bishop and tine Dean.—Mr Hoyd Dear me it seemst strange that the Bishop ot St. Asaph should be represented by a Noncon"ormist minister. Anyhow, I object to this petition, sir. You know how signatiUTes a.re obtained.—Thle Chairman We are perfectly satisfied that the petition is of no value in a legal sense. It may have some effect upon us morally, but we* camiot act upon that.—Mr Lloyd Then, may I ask your worships to determine my application first, and read the petition afterwardls ? (much laughter).—Rev Benja- min Hughes read the petition, which ex- pressed the opinion that the number of public-houses in the city is greatly in excess of the requirements, there being 153 of the popul'itiru for one licensedi house. Witness objected to three beerhouses being in the same street.—Mr Lloyd said the proper time for such an objection was ait the general licencing sessions, and' it was ext1"611^-Y tin just to bring in opposition at this tome of the year.—The Chairman said "they would grant the application.

RUTHIN OASTLE ESTATE- — Major- Birch, of Maes Elwy, iSt. Asaph, has been appcinted chief estate agent of Colonel W. Cornwall's West, of Ruthin Castle, and has entered upon the duties. The bind for cele- brating the coming of age of. Mr G. M. Corn- wallis West, Colonel Wests only son has now reached considerably more than JS100. THE CHESTER PAvNTOMIME SEA- SON.—Mr J. W. Carter, of the Theatre Royal, Chester, is mew reaping iu the shape of crowded houses the reward of months of labour in preparing the grand pantomime, "Bo Peep and Little Iby Blue." What with the magnificent scenery, gorgeous and elegant dresses, up to date songs, bright and amusing rniugue, charming dances, and all that goes to make up a. first class pantomime, it is no wonder that the great crowds who rnght.y atitond the performance are de- hght.'d and entSuiaia-stie. The CJhies-ter theatre jviil doubtless, be as popular with 1 -v; it'k ihio winter as it has bteu Ion previous pantomime seasons.