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COLWYN BAY. For really good "Butter" at i per lb., try ROBERTS', Station Road. Best value obtainable. Try it." 621)-52 ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.—The Rev. Dr H. T. Cousins, who has been indisposed and unable to preach for the last few weeks, will occupy the pulpit of the above-named Church next Sunday, both morning and evening. ST. CATHERINE'S LITERARY AND SOCIAL GUILD, COLWYN. Captain R. (Bobby) Williams-Wynn is announced to open the winter session of this society's work by a lecture on his South African experiences, on Monday evening next. The chair will be occu- pied by Captain Stubbs, and the meeting will be held in the Assembly Rooms, Old Colwyn. A CHRISTMAS TREE will be held in connec- tion with the St. Catherine's Church, Old Colwyn, on December 17th and isth. DEATH OF A RESPECTED INHABITANT. —The death occurred at Albert Road, Old Col- wyn, on Sunday, of the Rev. J. Hilton, A.K.C.L., late of Wellington, Hanley. The deceased clergyman came to Colwyn Bay a (i w months ago, having been obliged tlnough (ailing health, to relinquish the charge of the Church of St. Luke, in Wellington, Hanley. of which he had been vicar for many years. Mr Hilton, who was ordoined in [868 and made pnest. in the following year went to Hanley in 1878 as curate-in-charge of St. Luke's, and on the death of the vicar he was appointed to th vicariate. Mr Hilton, who had studied under the great Macready, was a fine elocutionist. His services were crowded Sunday after Sunday, largely by outsiders, who were attracted thither by the exceptional power of Mr Hilton's delivei y. Theatrical people visit- ing the town, used to make a practice of attend- ing the services at Wellington, and it is said that artistes had b en known to c.mie from Man- chester on purpose to hear Mr Hilton read the lessons or deliver a sermon. He was not pos- sessed of a musical voice, his force lay rather in his wondcftiil powers of inflection and in his emotionalism. It was said that it was impossible to listen unimpressed by the way he was wont to recite a short hymn at the close of one of his sermons. Mr Hilton had always been of delicate health, and in recent years he had suftered greatly through spinal troubles. The funeral took place at Preston Cemetery, on Wednesday, the corti ge, attended by the Vicar of Colwyn (the Rev. John Griffiths, M.A.) leaving Colwyn for Colwyn Bay, whence the body was conveyed by the 9.58 a.m. train. A memoiial service was held at St. Luke's, Hanley, at the same hour as the interment. The deceased cleigvtnan was but rarely to be seen out of doors whilst at Colwyn, and upon those rare occasions, he was carried in a bath-chair. ENGEDI C. M. CHURCH. Oil Wednes- day evening, a very enjoyable tea-meeting and entertainment was held in the Engedi Schoolroom, when the good things of the tea boards were dispensed to a large number of visitors by the followintr ladies :—Mrs Thomas, Hawarden Towers Mrs Williams, Kirwen Bank; Mrs Lewis, Bradford House; Mrs Jorps, Btyn- gwyn Mrs Salisbury, Laburnum Mrs Jones, Harland House; Mrs Lewis, Oaklands; Mrs Williams, Bryngoleu Mrs Davies, Oak Bank

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CONWAY. The Best of All.-Boots and Shoes sold by Joseph Jones, Castle Street, Conway. Adv. 109 MR. D. WYNNE ROBERTS begs to tender his hearty thanks to his 269 supporters at the last Municipal Election. 665-1 CARNARVONSHIRE GOLF CLUB.—The weekly bogey competition was heid on Thursday of last week. The following were the six best returns :—T. Hughes, 2 down H. A. G. Stiven, 2 down; G. H. Healey, 4 down: A. Evill, 5 down; R. Thomas, q down T. T. Buckley, 8 down. A RUNAWAY.—A very exciting scene was witnessed at the approach to the Conway Sus- pension Bridge at oibout half past six last Friday evening-. A valuable cob, attached to a light trap, was left standing unattended outside the Junction Hotel, when something frightened the animal, which galloped off along the Embankment towards Conway. Some men, seeing the runaway, ran after it, shouting, but this only added to the animal's terror, and it increased its speed. Mr J. W. Post (of the Town Clerk's Office) was just at this time crossing the Bridge, with a view to catching a train at Llandudno Junction, and he had just reached the anchor chains when the runaway dashed up. With the greatest courage, he sprang at the animal's head, and, after being dragged a few yards, succeeded in stopping it. He then handed it over to the care of the Messrs Owen, of Island House, until the owner should claim it. In stopping the horse, Mr Post twisted the tendons of his left hand rather severely. He is fortunate in having escaped with his life, for he took a big risk, and thus saved the owner of the runaway the certain loss of both horse and trap, and very possibly a substantial claim for damages from the Conway Bridge Commissioners. THE ENGLISH WESLEYAN CONCERT. -At the Conway Town Hall, on Wednesday evening in last week, a grand concert was viven in connexion with the English Wesleyan Church in the town. The artistes included Miss Jennie Foulkes (the well-known Welsh soprano vocalist), Mr T. Evans Hughes, Mr A. E. Bethell, Mr Percy Thomas (violinist), Mr W. E. Housby (elocu- tionist), and Mr W. Benbow (solo pianist and ac- companist). The program opened with a piano- forte solo by Mr Benbow, and Mr T. Evans Hughes followed with the ever-popular song, "Good Company." After Mr Housby had delivered a recitation, Miss Jennie Foulkes made her first appearance, and was accorded a very hearty reception. Her first song was Who'll buy my lavender ? which she gave in fine style. A violin solo by Mr Percy Thomas took next place, and then Mr Bethell rendered the humor- ous song,2" Rocking the Baby to sleep," in a very funny fashion. A song by Mr T. Evans Hughes brought this half of the program to a close. In the second half, a well-executed piano- forte duett, was given by Messrs. Stoit and Benbow, and Miss Jennie Foulkes gave two much-appreciated Welsh songs Gyda'r Wawr" and" Myfi sv'n Magu'r Baban." Mr Percy Thomas gave two violin solos, and Mr Bethell again showed to advantage in the humorous song "She was! she was she was!" Mr Housby gave another recitation, and Mr Hughes brought the program to a close with "My Beloved Queen." The singing of "God Save the King" concluded a very enjoyable concert. "SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS" was the title of a juvenile operetta given in the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, by the pupils of' Miss Leach, at Glanavon School, Conway, the proceeds being in aid of the Conway Nurse's Fund and the Home for Waifs and Strays. It is gratifying to state that there was an excellent attendance. The operetta was laid in four scenes, all well suited to develop the meaning of the story. The principal parts were well taken by Miss E. Salmon, as Princess Snow White, Miss E. Rogers as the Queen, Miss M. Harland as Rose, Miss Florry Parry as Daffodil, Miss Gwen Hutchinson as Violet, Miss Gladys Rogers as the Prince, and last, but by no means least, to be mentioned, is Miss Dorothy Brocklehurst, as Carl the Huntsman. They took their parts with an intelligence which, in people so young, was admirable, and which reflects much credit upon Miss Leach and her assistants. In this operetta, the story of which is already familiar to the readers of the "Weekly News," a quaint scene is that in which the seven dwarfs make their appearance, and find Snow White lying on their bed. These little characters were impersonated with all the charm of extreme youtn simulating old age, by the Misses Lily Kellet, Louie Jones, Katie Davies, Violet Owen, Dorothy Lockett, and Nesta Williams, and Master Williams. They were dressed in buff smocks and pointed hoods, with long gray beards, covering all except some very merry- looking eyes. From first to last, the performance was given without a hitch, and the singing of some of the numbers by a chorus of prettily- attired forest children, was very good. The palm for singing must be awarded to Miss E. Rogers, who took with much success the part of the wicked Queen, and in the solos which fell to her lot she displayed a very fine voice. The staging was excellent, and great credit is due to Mr. J. W. Mortimer, the popular and talented Conway Customs-house officer, and Mr. G. H. Hutchin- son, of Deganwy, who were jointly responsible for the working of the effects. Mr. Chaplin, of Colwyn Bay, manipulated the limelight, which gave an added effect to the performance. Dur- ing the intervals, Miss Katie Foulkes rendered some very acceptable violin solos, accompanied on the pianoforte by Professor Davies of Deganwy. Miss Leach accompanied throughout the performance of the operetta, and she is to be congratulated, as well as her assistants, no less than the amateur actresses themselves, upon the undoubted success of the performance. Port of Conway. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 6TH. Entered. Tonnage. Iris, s,s" Edwards, Mostyn, coal 61 Muriel, s.s., Burrows, Liverpool, cement.. 70 Kilkeel, s.s., Davison, Flint, blende ore P.C 79 W. S. Caine, s.s., Wilson, Liverpool, light" 79 Dunrowan, s.s., Webster, Liverpool, cement. 53 Briton, s.s., ElKs, Bangor, light 32 W.S. Caine, s.s" Wilson, Liverpool, general. 79 Colonel Gamble, Roberts, Cemmaes, light, .18 Cleared Tonnage. The Star, Plumpton, Liverpool, light 75 Emily, s.s., Williams, Swansea, blende ore 69 Avenel, s.s., Saltry, Glasgow, light ig Kilkeel, s,s" Davison, Swansea, lead ore 79 Muriel, s.s" Burrows, Liverpool, gravel 70 W.S. Caine, s.s., Wilson, Liverpool, gravel 79 Briton, Ellis, Liverpool, gravel 32 Dunrowen, s.s., Webster, Liverpool, light 53 W.S. Caine, s.s., Wilson, Nevin, general 79 Colonel Gamble, Roberts, Liverpool, gravel 58

PENMAENMAWR Advertisements and- List of Visitors may be left with Mr M. H. Parry, Bookseller, Clarendon Buildings. DRUNK.—R. Thomas, a brakesman, of No 1, Church Street, Penmaenmawr, was brought upat the Conway Petty Sessions on Monday morning, charged by P.C. Williams (30) with drunkenness at Penmaenbach. The constable s^w the defend- ant entering the Ship Inn at Penmaenbach, and cautioned the landlady against serving him. On being ejected, Thomas became disorderly, and was now fined 10s and costs. MARRIAGE.—On Tuesday, October 17th, the marriage of Mr Owen Roberts, of Erasmus Terrace, and Miss Ellen Jones, of Llewelyn Cottage, Gilfach Road, Penmaenmawr, was celebrated in Salem Congregational Chapel, in the presence of the Registrar of the district and numerous friends who had come together to express their esteem and best wishes for the happy pair. The officiating minister was the Rev D. P. Davies (Pastor). After the ceremony, the wedding party were kindly welcomed to a well laid out repast at the home of the bride. The wedding party consisted ot the bridesmaids (Miss M. J. Hughes, Pen Dinas; Miss L. Roberts, Gilfach Cottages Miss M. G. Jones, Llewelyn Cottage and the Misses Maggie, Maud and Ceridwen Owen, Pen Dinas) the brothers of the bride (Mr Robert Jones and Mr George Tones), and the step-tather of the bride (Mr Hugh Hughes, Llewelyn Cottage). The presentations to the young couple were numerous, comprising no less than 70 gifts, and very valuable. Early in the afternoon, Mr and Mrs Owen Roberts left for Manchester, with the best wishes of their many friends. CHURCH OF ENGLAND WAIFS' AND STRAYS' SOCIETY.—On Tuesday, a meeting was held in the drawing-room of Ardre, the residence of Dr. J. R. Williams, in connexion with the Church of England Waifs' and Strays' Society. The Vicar of Penmaenmawr. the Rev. David Jones, presided, and the Rev. Mr. Rees attended as a deputation. In the course of a short address, the Vicar said that he felt the work of the Society was such as deserved every suppoi t from every citizen, every Christian, and every Churchman, because it was rescuing a dangerous element in society, and turning it into a good one. Thanks were voted to Miss Fog-g, the local Hon. Secretary; and to Dr. and Mrs. Williams, in kindly giving the use ot their drawing-room. Volunteer Prize Shooting. A very interesting Company and Open Rifle Competition was held on the Penmaenmawr Rifle Range on the two last Saturdays, 26th Lilt and the 2nd inst, and the following are the results. The The latter part of the competition was fired in failing light so that high scoring in that case was difficult. CLASS "A."—October 26th. 200 500 yards, yards. Total. I Sergeant J. Coyerley. 27 29 56 2 Col.-Sregeant T. D. Chantrey 28 26 54 3 Corporal T. M. Jones 26 26 52 4 Private T. J. Williams 30 19 49 5 Private W. J. Coverley 22 25 47 6 Private O. Foulkes 23 23 .6 7 Private T. Hughes 22 21 43 8 Private J. Williams. 21 21 42 9 Sergeant H. Roberts 22 20 42 10 Corporal R. T. Evans.. 25 17 42 11 Private R. Williams 18 23 41 12 Private R. T. Coverley 19 22 41 13 Private W. Foyne 21 13.. 34 14 Private G. Brooks 19. 14 33 15 Private R. H. Williams 12 19 31 16 Private W. J. Griffiths 21 10.. 31 17 Corporal H. Wright 22 9 31 18 Sergeant W. Hughes.. 12.. 0 12 CLASS" B." 1 Private G. F. H. Foyne 20 18 38 2 PrivateR.Jones. 18 19 37 3 Private Walter Jones 21 15 36 4 Private W. Jones 20 10 30 5 Private J. S. Jones 20 7 27 6Private O. Jones. 6 II 17 7 Private W. H. Roberts 17 o 17 8 Corporal D. Foulkes 2 o 2 CLASS" C." I Corporal J. Ean 17 17 34 2 Private H. Williams 19 13 32 3Private A. J. Thompson 12 15 27 4Private W. Jones 19 8 27 5 Private E. R. Jones 19 6..25 NON. COM. OFFICER'S COMPETITION. November 2nd. H'cap. 1 Sergeant J. Coverley — 26 26 52 2 Sergeant H. Roberts — 32 19 51 3 Corporal J. Egan. 5.. 19 26 50 4 Corporal T, M. Jones 24 24 48 5 Col.-Sgt. T. D. Chantrey 22 24 46 6 Corporal H. Wright. 5 20 15 40 7 Corporal R. T. Evans.. 3 20 16 39 8 Sergeant R. D. Jones 5 12 20 37 9 Sergeant W. Hughes 5 12 20 37 RECRUITS—CLASS "A." I Private J. Thomas 27 18.. 45 2 Private H. Williims. 20 21 41 3 Private T. Coleman iS 13 28 4 Private R. J. Thot-nas 10 13.. 23 5Private T. H. Thomas. '5 • • 6 21 6 Private E. R. Roberts 16 2 18 7 Private W. Rowlands 9 8 17 RECRUITS—CLASS B." I Private A. L. Williams 17 5 22 2 Private W. Davies 6 6 12 OPEN COMPETITION. I Colour Sergeant T. D. Chantrey 29 2 Lance Sergeant John Jones.28 3 Sergeant James Jones 28 4 O. R. Sergeant T. D. Morgan 27 5 Private T. Hughes 27 6 Sergeant J. Coverley 27 7 Private E. Roberts 26 8 Lieutenant H. T. Jenkins. 25 9 Private R. T. Coverley 24 10 Lieutenant J. R. Williams. 23 II Private W. Jones 23 12 Private J. D. Roberts I 23 13 Private E. J. Roberts 23 14 Sergeant H. Roberts.. 21 15 Private H. Williams 21 16 Private J. W. Griffiths 21 17 Private T. J. Williams 20 18 Private W". Foyne .18 19 Private G. Brookes 17 20 Sergeant R. D. Jones 16 21 Capt. C. H. Darbishire 15 22 Private G. F. H. Foyne 15 23 Private R. Williams 's 24 Mr J. Brown I 15 25 Mr O. Roberts 12 26 Mr R. C. Evans 7

The Woes of Minstrelsy. At the Conway County Court, on Thursday of last week, before His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Mr. Jamas Amphlett made an application on behalf of the plaintiff in the case of John Madson v. Jimmy Maddocks. This case involved a claim of ^4 18s. for wages due, and judgment had been given for the plaintiff, in the absence of the defendant, at the last Court, but no payment had been made. The parties had been playing at Penmaenmawr during the summer season, and there was still left on the Promenade a hut bought by the Urban District Council of Penmaenmawr for £12, a balance of £7 on which was still owing to Maddocks. A garnishee order had been made upon the Council, and they were agreeable that an order should be made upon them to pay the sum due to the plaintiff-14 18s., into Court. The defendant protested that he did not owe an that money, for the plaintiff owed him 17s. 6d. The defendant was thereupon informed that he should bring an action for the recovery of that amount, and, seeing that the Council were agree- -able to nay the money into Court, His Honour made an order accordingly.

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Conway Municipal Election. The Conway Municipal Election is over, and ten gentlemen who offered their services to the ratepayers have, so to speak, come down from the hustings to pursue the even tenor of their way. The polling took place on Friday, and at no time during the day was it marked by any scene of excitement, and it cannot be said that the electoral pulse thrilled with any extraordinary quickness over the- conflict, until after the books were closed. Both sides—Liberal and Conserva- tive—had throughout the day been working steadily, and the "rounding up" of laggard voters, usually a matter of so mnch difficulty, was a thing of comparative ease. From nine o'clock, when it might have been reasonably expected that the result of the polling would any moment be declared, a crowd began to collect about the Guild Hall, their eagerness as to the result of the contest now making itself manifest. They had to wait, however, with what patience they could command until the clocks had given the password to the hour of ten, ere their vigil was rewarded. All manner of means were resorted to beguile the time, and a very thoughtful provision had been made by Mr E. Loyd Jones, who had kindly sent his gramaphone into the checking booth at the foot of the steps, and many and lively were the tunes it played. Not content with this diversion, however, a sec- tion of the crowd must needs take to singing hymns, which, to say the least of it, was shocking bad form. However, at last the Mayor of Conway was seen at the head of the steps, and his appearance was greeted with excited cheer- ing, each party man scarcely daring te put to himself the question, To be or not to be." Silence having been secured,His Worship in clear ringing tones declared the result to be Porter, 430, Pri- chard 424, Chamberiain 360, Jones 323-and that four were elected. The Conservative element in the crowd immediately signified their delight by voiciferously cheering, and the Liberals-they held their peace. The other figures were: Roberts 269, Griffiths 261, Davies 252, John Hughes 197, D. L. Hughes 88, and Bowdage 12. The crowd soon dispersed, and sson after Mr Porter was found and carried shoulder-high to Lancaster Square, where he briefly thanked his admirers. This election gave the Conservatives eight votes in the Council, for the election ot Mayor, the Liberals having seven members (including the present Mayot, Alder- man Hugh Hughes). One member, Coun- cillor J. E. Conway-Jones, is an Independent. The Mayoral election this year is regarded wth more than usual importance, involving as it does the election of two Aldermen for the term of six years, in the places of Aldermen H. Lloyd- Mostyn and Hugh Jones. Down to the time of going to press, both political parties are in a state of ferment, no definite decision as to the Mayoralty having been arrived at. A large number of possible Mayors and Aldermen, from within and without the Council, have been rumoured from mouth to mouth, the former including several of the Councillors and Mr Albert Wood, and the latter some present members of the outgoing Council, Mr Felix Hadley (Bronlledraeth), and Mr Arthur Netherwood.

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Arvon and Vale of Conway Temperance Association. WHOLESALE ATTACK O.N SEVEN-DAY LICENSES. This association held its annual meeting on Wednesday, at Penmaenmawr, under the presi- dency of the Rev. Evan Evans, Bangor. A short report was presented by the Secretary (Rev. Ceidiog Roberts) on the Association's work during the year. In the Licensing Courts several licenses had been opposed, and three of them removed, while only one fresh application was granted. The efforts made in the direction of having back doors closed had resulted in the closing of all such doors at Llandudno with one exception. With regard to the costs of the appeal against the Justices' decision in the case of a Conway public-house, the Association had, by means of subscriptions, been materially assisted, and it was expected that the whole of the amount, ^150, would be liquidated before the close of the year.—A suggestion was made by the Secre- tary, and endorsed by the Conference, that next year wholesale objections should be taken to seven days' licenses in the district of the Asso- ciation, and that a notice of such objections be served beforehand upon the magistrates. A paper was read by the Rev. J. Eiddon Jones (Secretary of the North Wales Temperance Asso- ciation) on Social Clubs," more especially Clubs in which drink was supplied and which were open on Sundays. Returns for the year 1896 showed that in North Wales there were 24 Social Clubs, 11 of them open on Sundays, and there were attached to them 3,154 members. The speaker presented the suggestions of the Royal Commission, as embodied in Mr. Caine's Bill for Regulating Clubs, and moved that the present was an opportune time for promoting legislation in that direction.—This was seconded by Mr. H. E. Jones, and was carried. The Rev. Ellis Jones (Bangor) followed with a paper on "The Public-house Trusts." He had little doubt that the Trust system would decrease drunkenness in so far as that depended on with- drawing from the public-house manager every inducement to make people drunk, and that was a point of the utmost importance. On the other hand, he apprehended l,est the spreading of the ,system would result in retarding measures of bona-fide Temperance reform.—In the discussion which took place on the 'paper, remarks were made by the Revs. D. P. Davies (Penmaenmawr), Marriott (Llanfairfechan), and Gwynedd Roberts (Conway), and on the motion of the last-men- tioned a resolution was passed declaring the Conference's determination to set its face against the Public-house Trust system, owing to its inadequacy as a true means of T!emperance reform. Papers dealing with Temperance in its relation to children were read by the Rev. J. Griffith (Llanfairfechan) and Mrs. Owen (Bryngwenallt), addresses being also delivered by the Rev. Daniel Rowlands (Bangor) and others. The Rev. Dr. John Hughes (Glanystwyth) was elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Under the presidency of Mr. D. Roberts (Tabet) a meeting for children was held in the evening, at which Messrs. 0. W. Roberts (Llan- dudno) and T. Edwards (Bangor), and Miss Jones (Llanfairfechan) spoke, and later a public meeting took place in the Oxford Hall, under the presidency of the Mayor of Bangor (Mr. Henry Lewis), the speakers including the Revs. Ishmael Evans, H. Barrow Williams, and Keinion Thomas.

Mrs Williams, West End Stores; Mrs Jones, Grove Road Mrs Williams, Broncastell; Mrs Williams, Sunny Bank Mrs Jones, Chapel House; Mrs Jones, Gwyndy Mrs Davies, Preswylfa Mrs Desmond, Victor Road Mrs Jones, Grove Road Mrs D. Jones and Misses Jones, Harland House; S. Mar ris, St Enochs, and Jones, Clwyd Villa. Ater tea, Mr Rowland Williams took the chair at the entertainment, for which an excellent programme had been prepared. Mr W. O. Edwards, who acted as accompanist, opened the proceedings with a pianoforte solo, and, after the Chairman had delivered an interesting address, Miss Ethel Davies sang "Genevieve." Then the Misses Alice Kay and M. M. Williams gave the duett "Lily Bells and Roses." Thi., was followed by "For all Eternity" sung by Miss G. Hoskins; song by Mr Llewelyn Jones, a recitation by Mr Evan Jones the songs The Children's Home" by Miss Rosie Williams, "Baner ein Gwlad" bv Mr Thomas Hughes, and "Y wlad y garaf fi" by Mr J. O. Davies. After a brief interval, Mr Llew T. Jones sang Honour and Arms." Then Miss Katie Williams gave Y penill adroddai fy Nhad Mr Evans Hughes, "Beloved Queen"; and the Miss G. Hoskins and Mr J. 0. Davies, the duett "A.B.C." Mr Evan Jones came next with a recitation, and after Mr Llew Jones had followed with a song, Miss Hoskins sang "Gololllmcn Wen." Miss Ethel Davies suc- ceeded her with "Dear Old Home Song," and Miss Alice Kay's party gave the part-song Farewell," which brought the programme up to Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the singing of which brought the proceedings to a close. DEATH OF MR. LIONEL BARLOW. The death took place, on Friday of last week, at his Birkshire residence, of Mr Lionel Barlow, brother of Mr John Emmott Barlow, M.P. for Frome. The funeral took place on Tuesday last. The deceased gentleman recently visited Colwyn Bay, and much sympathy is felt for his relatives in their bereavement. ENGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Mon- day evening last, at the Chapel Schoolroom, Mr. John Roberts (Chairman of the Conway Board of Guardians) addressed this Society on the progress during the last 150 years of the cause of Christ in connexion with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists at Colwyn Bay and district. The address was very ably delivered, and was most interesting to the native residents present at the meeting, and to the new-comers. There can be but few men better able than Mr Roberts to give us this history, he having himself participated most prominently in the development of the rapidly-increasing town, and particularly in the advancement of religion. The Rev. Dr. Cynhafal Jones, the President of Society, occupied the chair. There was a large attendance, and all appeared to have been delight- ed with and greatly interested in what had been related. Concert at Penrhos College. On Saturday evening, a high-class concert was given in the magnificent gymnasium of Penrhos College for girls, Colwyn Bay, the artistes being Miss Lilian Hovey, and Mons. Henri Verbrug- ghen, and the members of his String Quartett. Many excellent entertainments have been given in this room (so well adapted for such purposes), but seldom, if ever, have the young ladies who have the good fortune to be members af this College, had the privilege of attending such a high-class concert within the walls of the institu- tion as they had on Saturday last. And, as they listened with close attention to the music, their bright, intelligent faces expressed the pleasure it gave to them. The program opened with a string quartet, in which Messrs Henri Verbrugghen and Freeman took violin parts, and Messrs W. Haigh and H. G. Foulds, viola and 'cello parts respectively. The selection was the quartet No. i in D. from Mendelssohn's Op. 44, and each movement was executed with great precision and finish. Miss Lilian Hovey,—presumably a sister of the lady principal,—who occupied the next place on the program, proved herself to be a very fine vocalist. She selected Monk Gould's Devotion and "Awake, my heart," and rendered both with great effect, She is possessed of a deep rich contralto voice, a pleasing expression, and a wise discretion, and the two songs selected showed these qualities to advantage. Miss Hovey's per- formance brought her a unanimous encore, to which she graciously responded. Then came Verbrugghen, and his reception by the young ladies proved how far his popularity extends. When the clapping had ceased, and Mons Ver- brugghen had begun Wieniawski's Legende, there fell a stillness over the gathering which was in itself eloquent. Mons Verbrugghen expressed, rather than played, this beautiful piece in the most charming manner, and his audience listened spellbound. When the music ceased, the spell broke, and qui'e a storm of applause spoke the delight of a not uncritical gathering. Mons Ver- brugghen then gave Hubay's Heyii Kati with equal success, and, responding to an encore, gave, without accompaniment, a clever staccato study by Lauterbach, which was an education in delicate execution. After an interval of five minutes, Miss Lilian Hovey opened the second part of the program, her first song being "Dusk is falling" (Tabram) and her second "Glorious Apollo" (Lohr). In both, her beautiful voice was heard to advantage, and a pressing encore was the consequence. In responding, by special request, Miss Hovey gave "Abide with me" with great tenderness. The closing number of the program was the Quartet No. 2 in A from Beethoven's op. 18, and as before the quartet did excellent work. As will readily be seen, the program included some of the gems of music, and in each instance the interpretation was worthy. Miss Hovey, the Lady Principal of the College, in arranging this concert, did more than secure for her pupils a passing pleas- ure, for the strains of the music will haunt them still for days, and give them a grander concep- tion of the art, and Mons. Verbrugghen, by kindly consenting to play, has added another strand to the cord which binds him to the intel- lectual life of Colwyn Bay. After the concert, a dance was held, in which the visitors were invited to join. Carnarvonshire Needlework Guild. The annual meeting of the local Branch of the Carnarvonshire Needlework Guild was held at the Assembly Room, Old Colwyn, on Wednesday of last week, under the presidency of Mrs Venables- Williams. There were also present the Hon. Secretary (Mrs Bevan Davies) and the Hon. Treasurer (Mrs Christie). Eight Vice-Presidents of the branch are responsible for the work of the Society in the locality, and as a result of their endeavours, no less than 504 garments were sent in, displayed, and assorted for distribution to the Cottage Hospital, Old Colwyn Convalescent Home, Rhyl Carnarvonshire Waifs' and Strays' Home; Queen's Nurses' Home, Penygroes; Oak- amoor Boys' Home, Colwyn Bay; Carnarvon Cottage Hospital Denbigh Infirmary; and in response to applications on behalf of the poor of the parishes of Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Llysfaen, Llanelian, Bryn-y-Maen, Llandrillo, Llangwstenin, and Penmachno. In addition to these gifts, the sum of £12 was distributed among the more needy parishes. The articles were displayed on lines and tables all around the room, and it was unanimously thought that they were of a service- able sort and well worked. They were examined by many in a crowded attendance of the philan- thropic ladies of different religious persuasions in the neighbouring parishes. The Vicar, the Rev. John Griffiths, at the con- clusion of the business, proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Venables-Williams, their President. He was sure they all felt glad to see her once more amongst them. He also proposed to thank the Hon. Secretary and the Hon. Trea- surer, and also all the Vice-Presidents for their efforts in connection with the work of the Guild. He begged to congratulate them upon the success which had attended tnose efforts, and upon the growth of the usefulness of the Guild. He hoped it would continue to make the same progress as during the last five years, and continue the services they were rendering to the various parishes. The Vicar also tenderly referred to the bereavement which had befallen both their President and Secretary since they met last year, and he was sure that the heart of all present went out in sympathy and condolence with them. The Rev. Ellis Davies, Curate of Colwyn, seconded the motion. The President, Mrs Venables-Williams, acknow- ledged the vote and the kind expression in a few appropriate words, and expressed the hope that the usefulness of the Guild would be extended, and that the area should be enlarged. An excellent tea was afterwards provided by the ladies present, with Mrs Christie at their head.