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Public Notices. Dissolution of Partnership. N OTICE is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the under- signed carrying on business as Auctioneers, House, Land and Estate Agents, Insurance Agents, Typewriters and Commission Agents, at Oxford Buildings Colwyn Bay in the County of Denbigh under the style or firm of Kay and Edghill was on the 17th day of February One thousand nine hundred and three dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due and owing by the late firm will be t eceived and paid by the under- signed Percy Kay. Dated this Seventeenth day of February, 1903. (Signed) PERCY KAY. (Signed) ERNEST GEORGE EDGHILL. Witness THOS. H. MORGAN, Solicitor, Colwyn Bay. Colwyn Bay Gilchrist Lectures. The second Lecture of the Series will be given at the Victoria Pavilion, on Friday, February 27th, 1903, SUBJECT: Glaciers: Present and Past," BY Professor G. H. Seeley, F.R.S., F.G.S., F.R.G.S., F.L.S., F.Z.S. CHAIRMAN George Bevan, Esq., J.P. The Lecture will be Illustrated by the Oxy-Hydrogen Lantern. Course Tickets for the Five Lectures for Artisans, 6d. (including- Book of Syllabuses). Single Admission (if room), id. Course Tickets (for Reserved Seats), 7/6. Single Ad- mission (if room), 2/- Children under 14 years of age not admitted. Doors open to Holders of Course Tickets at 7.15. No money taken at the door till 7.45. To commence at 8 o'clock. T. H. MORGAN, Solicitor, 12) Station Road, Colwyn Bay. EDWIN GRIFFITHS, Lawson Villa, Colwyn Bay. JOHN WILLIAMS, JOINER, SHOP-FITTER & CONTRACTOR SovTroad* COLWYN BAY. Estimates Free. All Orders strictly attended to.
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Funerals Completely Furnished by D. ILILirisxq & sons, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY Telegi-ams-Allens, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay. | I I
COLWYN BAY.
COLWYN BAY. FOR REALLY GOOD BUTTER at i/. per lb., try ROBERTS', Station Road. Best value obtainable. Try it. THE "UP TO DATE" LIBRARY at 8, Station Road, has just added several new books to its shelves, including two thrilling romances by Norman Silver, viz. The Daughter of the Dawn,, and "The Golden Dwarf." Residents and visitors will find an ample supply of good novels on the library shelves, a lot of new fiction having recently been added to the list. SALES are frequent at this time of the year, but the public has not often the opportunity of obtaining bargains in this direction at a stationer s shop. At present, however, Messrs R. E. Jones & Bros. are having a sale of fancy goods, pictures, &c., at their Station Road establishment, to make room for new goods for the forth-coming season. The prices at which the articles in their window are marked will doubtless tempt the public to purchase. One line in framed views, especially, should be seen. These artistic pictures will fill up an odd corner in any room and add to its appearance. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. —The annual meeting of the local auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held, on Thursday evening, at St. John's Wesleyan school- room. In the absence of the Rev. Thomas Lloyd, who was announced to preside, the chair was oc- cupied by the Rev Canon Roberts, who was sup- ported by the Revs W. Foster, J. Edwards, and II. T. Cousins. An address was given by the Rev D. Charles Edwards, the deputation from the parent society. It was stated that £36 had been collected locally for the year 1902, and that the collection this year would be made during the months of May and June. MR JOHN MARS! ON'S GENEROSITY.— The members of the Y.M.C.A. are greatly indebt- ed to Mr John Marston, of Wolverharnpton and Colwyn Bay, for a very acceptable gift. Mr Marston has generously given a very attractive sign, consisting of the letters "Y.M.C.A., which now adorns the outside of the associaton s home in Central Buildings. By many of our summer visitors this sign will be much appreci- ated. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Miss Jones, on be- half of the Committee, acknowledges the following gifts :—Dr Russell, beautiful castor oil plant, framed portrait of Lord Lister, road lamp, fruit, flowers, and daily papers Mrs Minchin, Bar- berry Hill, vegetables Mrs Eden, Lletty'r Dryw, flowers and preserves Miss Wood, Senwood Hill, apples and preserves Mr Homer, Merri- dale, magazines Mrs Sulivan, Oakhurst, maga- zines Mr Nunn, Coed Helyg, magazines Mrs Clint, magazines Miss Francis, Tanllwyfan, dozen eggs The Misses Broadbent, Angorfa, Colwyn, water bed Mr Byrne, The Royal, bottle of best brandy.
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LLANDRILLO-YN-RHOS.
LLANDRILLO-YN-RHOS. A COMPETITIVE MEETING, open to the members of the Band of Hope, was held at the Rhos Chapel on Wednesday, The Rev Thomas Parry, J.P., Llys Aled, presided. Mr Thomas Roberts, Ectonia, Penrhyn View, acted as musical and literary adjudicator and Mr Edwards, Gwyndy, Colwyn Bay, adjudicated the recitations. During the evening recitations, which were very much appreciated, were given by Master Goronwy Owen, Colwyn Bay, and Mr T. Roberts, Colwyn Bay, gave a song and the members of the Band of Hope, (who were beautifully dressed, all the little girls wearing white frocks and blue sashes). gave several choruses and were ably conducted by Mr Griffiths, Blue Bell Stores, Rhos. Miss Lottie Owen and Miss Maggie Williams were the the accompanists. The following were the prize winners :-( I) Any solo, Welsh or English ( prize book given by Mr and Mrs Berts (Post Office) 7 competitors Miss E. A. Owen, Rhos Road. (2) For best recitation (Welsh or English) on temper- ance. Prize book (gift of Mr Eccles, Manchester,) 8 competitors, Master Jackie Berts. Solo (child- ren under 8), prize equally divided between the three tiny competitors Gwladys Berts, Florence Williams, and G. Morris. Recitation by children under 8 1st Gwladys Berts and George Morris 2nd, Jack Marsan. Duett: Miss E. A. Owen, Rhos Road, and Miss M. J. Williams, Tyn Rhewl. Handwriting (children under 10) Elsie Marsan. Essay on temperance (prize given by Mr Eccles, Manceester), Miss Maggie Williams, Rhos Road. Best attendance: Miss E. A. Owen, Rhos Best behaviour Miss Laura Jones, Sefton. Mr Berts (Rhos Post Office,) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, adjudicators, Mr Goronwy Owen, Mr T. Roberts, Colwyn Bay, and Mr Griffiths, Rhos. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by a chorus by the Band of Hope.
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OLD COLWYN. I.O.G.T.-—A miscellaneous concert of a super- ior description, in aid of the, funds of the Cadwgan Lodge of Good Templars, was given at Ebenezer Schoolroom, on Wednesday evening, the lIth r>iSt' !?■ c^a'r was occupied by Mrs Edwards, Plas Eirian, Colwyn Bay, who delivered a charm- 109 address at the opening of the meeting. Mr Morley Jones, Rhiw Bank Avenue, opened the proceedings with a pianoforte solo, March of the men of Harlech." The accompanist for the evening was Mr R. W. Williams, Emporium, who did his part to the entire satisfaction of both audience and artistes. Mr W. 0. Jones, the eminent penillion singer, delighted the audience with his artistic rendering of the impressive pro- ductions of Hathesp, Twm o'r Nant, and other Welsh geniuses. Mr D. M. Roberts, architect, Colwyn bay, also entertained the audience with his popular songs and recitations. Mr W. Roberts, Colwyn, recited with much effect. Mr David Jones, Colwyn, rendered two songs in his usual: effective style. The people of Old Colwyn are never tired of listening to his powerful and pure baritone voice. Master Willie Roberts, Llys Meurig, sang most beautifully, and Mrs Edwards, the president, favoured the audience with a song. Another pleasant surprise was a song by Miss Maldwyn Price, who accompanied Mrs Edwards to the meeting. The proceedings were conducted by Penllyn. OLD COLWYN AS A SEASIDE RESORT. —A most successful concert was held at the Assembly Room, Old Colwyn, on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Ratepayers' Association, with the object of raising a fund for the advertising of the place as a seaside resort. The chair was taken by Mr O. Bernard Lowe, and many prominent residents were present. The Chairman, in the course of a few remarks, referred to the benefits which would be derived if the place were more widely known, and also to the work which the Ratepayers' Association had done for the furthering of the interests of Old Colwyn. The capital programme arranged met with every approval from the large audience. One of the principal attractions was the appear- ance of Mr Bedford, the well-known humorist, who had been specially engaged for the occasion. The rest of the comic element was supplied by Mr J. T. Raynes, an amateur decidedly worth hearing, his impersonations being exceedingly good. The Gwynfaen Male Voice Choir, con- ducted by Mr E. T. Davies, gave a chorus, and enjoyable items were contributed by Miss M. A. Evans, Miss Gerty Hoskins, Mr Richard Booth, Mr Llewelyn Jones and Mr David Jones, Miss Coe undertaking the duties of accompanist. A cordial vote of thanks was extended to the Chair- man and all who had assisted in making the con- cert such a complete success.
- Colwyn Bay Choral Union.
Colwyn Bay Choral Union. PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL'S MESSIAH." A musical event of great local interest and importance was the performance, on Monday evening, of Handel's "Messiah" by the Colwyn Bay Choral Union. The performance was given in the enlarged English Congregational Church, a building admirably adapted for the purpose, and was enjoyed by a crowded audience. It is a matter of great satisfaction to the townspeople that the choir continues to rally so loyally around their gifted conductor, M. Henri Verbrugghen, who has certainly been most faithful to them. The members find in the rehearsals an invaluable means of acquiring a musical education, and it may be said that here we have the primary object of the Choral Union's existence, the gratification of appearing in public being the least of the delights which they enjoy. At the same time, it is equally true that the choir's public performances are always eagerly awaited by music-lovers in the town, and have never failed to evoke a large measure of praise and appreciation. It was noticed on Monday evening that several changes had taken place in the membership of the choir since they last appeared, and in regard to this the only matter of regret was that there was still wanting- that balance of parts which has in the past militated against the perfect success of their renderings in the great works taken in hand. The tenors, in especial, were numerically weak, a difficulty which choirs experience in many places besides Colwyn Bay. Throughout Monday's concert, M. Verbrugghen conducted with all his accustomed skill, and used the forces at his command to the best possible advantage. The chorus was not on this occasion, as has always been the case hitherto, supported by a band, but the accompaniment was played on the organ by Mr L. H. Summerfield, an accomplished player to whose ability and thor- oughness the success of the rendering was very largely due. In all the numbers Mr Summerfield was exceedingly good, but this was particularly true of his treatment of the Pastorale Symphony. The soloists, who are so well known that it is quite unnecessary to commend upon their singing, were Mrs Roger Edwards (soprano), Miss Caroline Holford (contralto), Messrs A. J. Fleet and W. O. Edwards (tenors), and Mr W. Roberts, Bangor (bass). The chorus, who entered into their work with much heartiness, a work which they seemed greatly to enjoy, included Mrs Ver- brugghen, Miss Farrar, Miss S. Parry Evans, Miss Juckes. Mrs Llewelyn Jones, Miss L. Jones, the Misses Whitehouse, Mrs Lord, Mrs Denton, Miss Bailey, Miss E. Hovey, Miss Duerden, Miss Rowlands, Miss Bateson, Miss McKeevor, Mrs Cartmell, Miss Fletcher, Mrs Cuthberf, Miss Jordan, Miss B. Davies, Miss Kay, Miss Sugden, Miss Wilkinson, Miss C. Williams, Mrs Sewell, Mrs Pugh Evans, Miss Morris, Miss C. Morris, Miss Wood, Mrs George Osborn, Mrs J. W. Thomas, Mrs Fleet, Miss Thomas, Miss Spencer, Miss Williams, Miss Davies, Miss L. Williams, Miss Preston, Mr G. F. A. Osborn, Mr J. W. Thomas, Mr Percy Kay, Mr J. Pugh Evans, Mr Dyer, Mr Midgeley, Mr D. LI. Davies, Mr Hugh T. Davies, Mr A. J. Fleet, Mr W. O. Edwards, Mr J. W. Taylor, Mr J. Barker, Mr James Thurnall, Mr W. Benbow, Mr David Hughes Mr Elliott, and Mr Percy Thomas (the Hon. Secretary). The audience could not, owing- to the surroundings in which they found themselves, give expression to their feelings by applause, but none present could have failed to enjoy this renewal of acquaintanceship with the work of one of the great masters, or to realise the truth of one biographer's tribute Handel was great in every style. In sacred music, especially of the choral kind, he not only throws at an immeasure- able distance all who preceded and followed him, but reaches that sublimity which the art is so cap- able of attaining."
Colwyn Bay Pier License.
Colwyn Bay Pier License. AN OUTSIDE VIEW OF THE OUESTION. "THE WEIGHT OF ONE VOTE." • ''AnI/resPr°nsjble bystander writes as follows in the North Wales Chronicle The Colwyn Bay justices on Saturday had a very dramatic demonstration before them, of the objection of the inhabitants to the application for a drink licence for the pier. Confronted by such a crowd of protesterst they could hardly be expect- ed to say "Yes o the wooing of tfa/ iafand ingenious Mr Lalande, the pier manager. This was the fourth time of asking but the consent which the persistent apnVtPaJf • stni wU-heid. QES^0s™;rh;,arob »' autumn, the Bench gave • L • over-ruled by the County £ Pr°™e, but it was who, in the part of the "heavvf'^ to allow the Colwyn Bay Benrh f ? declineu ment, presumably because 5 ? 'tS engagT ofth^t contracting partyT T°rfJe ,y°Uth age of the Chairman, the Bench repudiate any liability for breach of promU » Lalande to decide whether hp^Vr ,U 1S Mr cover sufficiently heavy datna ,nKS he could re- Now, the Bystander c a n °" I treme views on the drink nUM' r\u 6X~ tions on the subject have shown0"' r h'S ° serva" ed the belief that the drinking ♦ I eXPrfSS" of drinking for arnuement, and not merely to keep adequate the supply "°f c™?™ 7 ° -is rapidly becomingP £ £ 0utthe J"1C*S 'af the a whole drink much lha^he Pe°Ple,a,s twenty years ago that 1 ex.cess than h,ey dld holdere as well as interests of licence the number of public-ho uc^°n r°f fore, when he expresses the ,recl"ired- T e e- the Colwyn Bay Pier cOm°p,n,0n,that >n refusing a drinking bar, the ColwJTTT T "g 'VC ority made a mistake L!censln £ Auih; their duty, he will at 1 L?u ^.led to carry out doing- so. fro;l ,ober conviction, and not from only came to this d^ kToTb^h^ the >?ticeSf mA if u s,on by a bare majority of 00ei'p should be 6 h ca?e' seems hard that the iln.i hi the drawn down a particular 'Vrispd on th ^T'Sht of a vote which is never maUer is to be d^ealt wkh^ Th' & !ic?nshlg 1 nr -ji with. Ihere is one lustice who never, or Almost npvpr ,1 f ot thp R- stnever> appears on the bench, except at the Brewster Session. As the result of the efforts of a small army of canvassers, a petiiion containing two-thirds of the names of the ratepayers in the central portion of Colwyn Bay was presented to the Court by Canon Roberts. The Pier Company knew that this petition was being prepared, and that the magis- trates were gi eatly influenced by a similar manual projectile at the previous Brewster Sessions. Why did not the company take the leaf out of the book of their opponents and send round a peti- tion ? They would have got, apparently, at least a third of the signatures in the district dealt with, and they might have included Old Colwyn and Rhos, which, as being part of the Petty Sessional division, were entitled to have their opinion ascertained. And they might have got many of signatories of the "teetotal remonstrance" to put their sign manual" to their plea also, and so caused an interesting state of confusion which would have discounted and warded off the pro- hibitor's main artillery assault Everybody knows that a comparatively small body of men can, by very democratic conduct, create the impression that they are an overwhelming crowd. The point for Colwyn Bay is: Does the town really desire to pose before the country as a tee- total place, where visitors who are not strict abstainers are not wanted? In spite of the growth of the number of actual abstainers, the bulk of the British people have a sentiment in favour of moderare drinking. Ninety per cent of the- in- habitants of Britain would vote for preventing drunkenness,and for "black-listing" the drunkards, but only ten per cent, probably, would vote for pro- hibition out and out. The former section believe in use and not abuse," and that reasonable "use" is neither a sin nor a disadvantage. If prohibition is to be enforced at Colwyn Bay, all who believe in reasonable freedom in these matters will avoid spending their holidays at that place. Here we come upon a curious notion. Why cannot we parcel out the summer visitors on some system by which the teetotallers would go to Colwyn Bay the drunkards would go to Rhyl, where licenses are freely granted for any enter- prising folks who will spend their money for the attraction of visitors the rich would go to Llan- dudno, the town of palatial hydros and hotels and so on. It would save a world of discomfort if all the people who insist upon talking about education would go to the same place tor their summer holiday if the anti-vaccinationists, and faddists of every hue, each and all of them flocked together for their summer migration, and for that season at least relieve the rest of the world of the burden of their pressure
Gilchrist Lectures at Colwyn…
Gilchrist Lectures at Colwyn Bay. THE SECOND OF THE SERIES. DR. DALLINGER ON THE WAYS OF THE ANT. Alore than three thousand people, some of whom had come from Llandudno, Conway, and Rhyl, assembled at the Victoria Pavilion, on Friday evening, for the second of the series of Gilchrist Lectures. The fame of Dr. Dallinger, the great naturalist, is in all men's mouths, and it was natural that the local public were eager to enjoy some of the benefits of his many years of patient study of the mysteries of the insect world. The subject chosen by the great formicarian for his illustrated lecture was Ants A study of Sociology and Politics amongst Insects." The Rev. Thomas Parry. J.P., of Llys Aled, presided, and in introducing the lecturer he delivered a speech which happily combined the welcome qualities of brevity and appropriateness. In the course of his opening remarks the Chair- man .said It is a great pleasure to me to have the honour and the agreeable duty of introducing the evening's lecturer, Dr. Dallinger. As you are aware, the subject of the lecture is the Ant. The ant is mentioned only twice in Holy Writ, once in reference to the industry of the insect, and afterwards to its wisdom and foresight. The Scriptures tell us to Go to the ant, consider her ways, and be wise." We are glad of this oppor- tunity of obeying that injunction and I am cer- tain that we shall be pleased with what we shall see and hear in reference to this little creature, whose busy movements we have so often observ- ed. We are told that the ants are exceedingly wise, and it is said that although they are so small they have a fair claim to rank next to man in the scale of intelligence. We shall probably hear a great deal about their habits, their social organisation, their large communities, their ela- borate habitations, their roadways, their posses- sion of domestic animals and slaves, their houses and galleries, their large towns, their sanitation and their sanitary inspectors, and their method of clearing their streets of loafers and idlers. It is, indeed, no wonder that the Wise Man tells us to consider the ways of the ant in order that we may be wise. And here we are reminded of the question, what is the object of such lectures as these? The aim in view is to raise the man, to improve the man, or, in the words of the bequest, they are established for the benefit, advance- ment, and propagation of education and learning in every part of the world." I suppose that the ant, according to its unerring instinct, carries on his business and buildings in just the same man- ner to-day as it did ten thousand years ago. But man must go forward, man must improve, must go higher and higher, and the object of these lectures is to lift him up. I hope and feel con- fident that such will be the result. I have, there- fore, great pleasure in calling upon Dr. Dallinger and in asking you to join in giving him a most hearty welcome on this his first visit to Colwyn Bay. (Applause.) THE LECTURE. An enthusiastic reception was accorded to Dr. Dallinger as he rose, pointer in hand, to deliver his eagerly-awaited lecture. T In the meantime, the lanternist, Mr. James W. Garbutt, of Leeds, had put his apparatus in readiness, and after a few rapidly delivered words of introduction by the lecturer the lights were all extinguished. All this had occupied such a very short time that there had been very little opportunity for taking in an impression of the lecturer's personality. An indefinable something seemed to proclaim him a country parson with a hobby, and his slight stoop was the only outward sign of the years of labour and self-sacrifice in the interests of science. As the evening wore on, his manner- isms, his peculiarities, his eccentricities seemed to come into play, and before the lecture closed, one felt that the enthusiastic student of minute I life would prefer watching a colony of ants for forty-eight hours on end, Avithout thought of food or rest, as he has been known, to do, to speaking for only an hour to an audience of mere human beings. The lecture was delivered so rapidly, and came to a close so soon-it occupied but an hour-that the audience, were afforded but a glimpse into the great subject, but that glimpse was a revelation of fascinating possibilities. The pictures, too, were. in themselves a revelation of what the microscope can do and of unsuspected beauty in nature's works. The address opened with a thought-stirring, almost startling, con- trast-a contrast between the immense planets of the universe, whose dimen- sions, given in figures,' are too great to be realised, and the tiny little creatures who were to be spoken of that evening. But it was shewn that these, little things, although so minute, were not too trivial for man's serious study, and that the study was a source from which the mind was enabled to draw true plea- sure. It is not possible to convey in cold print the charm of the lecture or the delight with which it was followed and i-t is scarcely necessary, if it were possible, to give, an account of the in- formation imparted, because that may be obtain- ed by reference to any up-to-date encyclopeidia, or still better, Sir John Lubbock's book on Ants, Bees, and Wasps." Such a lecture would come to a close all too soon even if it lasted four hours, sO that it was with a sense of disappoint- ment the audience learnt, after barely an hour, that all had been said. Everybody enjoyed and appreciated the lecture, but one other feeling which was shared in common was that it was too short. It is greatlv to be hoped that Dr. Dallinger will, at no distant date, visit Colwyn Bay again and tell us more about the wonders of ant life.
ICONWAY.
CONWAY. THE REV. J. W. ROBERTS, Vicar of Caer- hun, was the preacher at the Conway Parish Church on Sunday evening. Mr Roberts preached a searching sermon from the text "Where art thou ?". Gen. 3. 9. THE WELSH CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL. —The Rev J. W. Roberts, Vicar of Caerhun, presented the prizes to the Welsh Church Sunday Sdhool on Sunday afternoon last, and delivered a short address, drawing attention to the growing importance of Sunday School work. The meeting was also addressed by the Vicar of Welshpool, who, as was pointed out in the meeting, gave such an impetus to Church Sunday School work in Conway while he laboured in the parish. The Vicar, on behalf of the Sunday School, thanked Mr Roberts and Mr Davies for their suggestive Live and timely addresses. The gathering showed the excellent progress which the school is making under the superintendence of the curate, the Rev Robert Roberts. A FORMER CONWAY CURATE. — The Rev. D. Grimaldi Davies, who is now Vicar of Welshpool, and one of best known clergymen in the St. Asaph diocese, was the preacher at the English Church services at Conway on Sunday. Mr. Davies was formerly for five years Curate of Conway, and his old friends in the parish were glad to see and hear him once more. Mr. Davies preached eloquent sermons, in the morning at the Parish Caurch, and in the evening at St. Agnes. A TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held at the Boys' School on Monday evening next under the auspices of the C.E.T.S., when the Rev Canon Roberts, Vicar of Colwyn Bay, is announced to deliver an address in English and in Welsh. CONWAY HORSE SHOW.—A meeting of the Conway Horse Show Committee was held at the Guild Hall on Friday evening. Mr J. 0. Jones, J.P., presided, and the others present were Ald. Felix Hadley, Messrs Robert Ellis, Richard Jones, Owen Rowlands, J. P., Thomas Parry, Robert Williams, E. Lioyd Jones, E. J. Hughes, T. J. Jones, Dd. Foulkes, G. F. Whittaker, Dd. Jones, John Owen, Hugh Owen, Hugh Jones, J. T. Jones, James Pollitt, Rowland Williams, Thomas Jones, Liewelyn Lloyd, Councillor Ed. Roberts, and Hughes Roberts, together with the secretery, Mr Llewelyn Jonee.—It was unanimously agreed to add Mr Thomas Parry, of the Talycafn Hotel, to the Committee. On the motion of Aid. Hadley. seconded by Mr James Pollitt, it was decided that the show be held under the partronage of His Worship the Mayor (Councillor James Porter).— The Committee then proceeded to discuss the arrangement of classes for the show, and agreed upon 32 classes, for which prizes amounting to over £ 170, will be offered. It was decided to again offer a prize of £ 50 and the silver medal presented by the Shire Horse Society for the best shire stallion to walk the district, and ^3 and £ 2 for the best roadster stallion. Then there were arranged a long list of agricultural classes, prizes being given by Mr John Lewis, Garthmyi by Mr Robert Ellis (Vice-President), and by Messrs Marriott, Whittaker & k--o.; and special prizes by the President (Mr George Barker.), and by Mr Llewelyn Lloyd, Cadnant Park and also a silver medal by the Shire Horse Society for the best mare or filiy, entered or eligible for entry in the Shire Horse stud book. Several classes were arranged for saddle and harness horses and cobs, and a special prize given by Mr J. L. Mayger for the best trotter. A special prize is also given by the Hon. Mrs Ward, Old Colwyn, for the best yearling colt or filly by Yorkshire Relish III. Then there were various classes for turn-outs, in- cludmg tradesmen s exhibit?. A first prize of £ 12 open to all comers, is offered for the best and cleverest jumper, with second and third prizes of and £ 1 IS, and the Mayor of Conway (Coun ctlior James Porter) gives a first prize of five guineas, and a second prize of two guineas, for the best and cleverest jumper, this class being confined to North Wales. The President (Mr George Barker) gives a first prize of -63 and a second prize of £ 2 in a race for ponies not exceed- ing 14 hands, and Alderman Hadley gives a silver cup for the winner of a race for ponies not exceed- ing 12a hands, the first prize in this race being £ 2 and the second ^1. The entries will close on Tuesday, April 7th, and any entries made within three day later will be accepted on payment of double fee. Schedules and entry forms can now be obtained of the Secretary, Mr Llewelyn Jones, 5, Lancaster Square, who will also be glad to supply any further information. MISSIONARY WORK.—An interestiug ac- count of Church work in India in connexion with the Zenana branch of the Church Missionary Society was given by Miss Nash in the course of an address delivered at a missionary meeting held in the Boys' School on Friday evening. There was a good attendance, and the pictures thrown upon the screen were much appreciated. Much of the success of the meeting was due to the excellence of the pictures, the powerful new oxy- hydrogen light which has recently been obtained for parochial work beingfound of great assistance. REPORTED WRECK. -R,mours were rife at Conway this (Thursday) morning of a flat having come to grief off Penmaenbach in the gale which blew during Wednesday night. It was stated that the crew had abandoned the vessel, which was laden with chippings, and had .told their tale in a Conway tavern, but up to the time of writing no reliable particulars ar e to hand. FREE CONCERT.The twenty-first anniver sary of the Band of Hope of the Tabernacle Welsh Wesleyan Church was celebrated on Wed nesday evening by a concert at the Town Hall. Mr Roger Williams presided, and there was a crowded attendance. A varied programme was presented, and many of the items were greeted with much applause. Selections on the pianoforte were given by Misses Edith Jones. Lily Jones and Ann Eilen Roberts. A number of choruses were given by the children's choir, and action songs and drills were given by the girls. The boys gave a laughable sketch called Street Cries," and the Whistle Band whistled a march in promising style. Recitations were given by a number of little elocutionists, amongst them being J. Ivor Jones, James Williams, "lago Fychan," W. LI. Parry, Effie Hughps, Jennie M. Jones, M. Williams B. M. Jones, Clarice Bithell, Agnes Hughes, Blodwen Jones, and Hannah Hughes. Vocal items were given by Misses G. M. Roberts, A. E. Roberts, and Florrie and Edith Jones. Miss K. Humphreys acted as accompanist. During the evening the prizes for the year were distributed.
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NEW BOOKS. RECENTLY ADDED TO DP-TO-DATE" LIBRARY, 8, Station Road, COLWYN BAY. The Daughter of the Dawn by W. R. Hoclder A Daughter of Mystery by A Norman Silver" The Golden Dwarf by A Woman's Burden by Gergus Hume. The Slave of the Padishah by Maurus Jokai. Halil the Pedlar by i Black Diamonds by Fuel of Fire by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler In King's ByAvays by Stanlev I. Wevman Flower o' the Corn by S. R" Crockett. CATALOGUES MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION.
COLWYN BAY.
FREE CHURCH FEDERATION.—The Rev John Williams, minister of the Princes Road Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, Liverpool, has accepted an invitation to preach the Welsh sermon at the North Wales Federation of Free Churches at Colwyn Bay in April. ST. PAUL'S MISSION CHURCH SALE OF WORK.—Among the visitors to the Public Hall on Wednesday, was the Hon. Mrs. Brodrick, of Coed Coch, who drove over specially to show her interest in and sympathy with the good cause for which the sale of work was being held. Mrs Brodrick, accompanied by Mrs Porter of Pwlly- crochan, made an inspection of the stalls, and both ladies expressed delight with the excellence of the goods exhibited. The entertainments given on both days proved an exceptionally attractive and remunerative feature of the bazaar. It is sufficient guarantee of their excellence to state that they were under the direction of Mr Richard Booth, the indefatigable organiser and worker for all charitable objects. During the afternoons and evenings, he and Mr L. A. O'Brien, a recent arrival in Colwyn Bay, gave, with the very able assistance of the Rev J. H. Hope at the piano, concerts of exceptional merit. Mr Booth's re- pertoire was taxed to its utmost limit, as during the two days he gave no fewer than a dozen recitations and monologues. Excellent as were they all, in our opinion his star pieces were, George R. Sims' "Road to Heaven," and Clement Scotts' thrilling poem, The Women of Mumbles' Head." The vocal part of the concert was en- trusted to Mr L. A. O'Brien, who is the possessor of a strong baritone voice of excellent quality. That his efforts met with warm approval was emphasised by the fact that repeated encores were the order both of the afternoon and evening concerts. Doubtless Mr O'Brien's services will in the future be in great request in Colwyn Bay and neighbourhood. We understand that he has, along with Mr Booth, promised his valuable assis- tance on the 24th inst, at the Fire Brigade dinner and concert. We are glad to learn that nearly the whole sum of money required was realised by the sale of work. THE LIGHT RAILWAY.—Further evidence is now forthcoming that the syndicate intend to commence the construction of the Llandudno- Colwyn Bay Light Railway at a very early date. A London firm is mentioned as the probable con- tractors. We understand that the Light Railway Commissioners have legalised the arrangements between the syndicate, the public authorities, the landowners, and others interested, made at the two public inquiries held at Colwyn Bay. THE REV. LORIMER THOMAS, M.A., Curate of Colwyn Bay, has been appointed Pro- fessor of Welsh at Lampeter College. FIRE BRIGADE DINNER.—There is every reason to believe that the Fire Brigade dinner next Tuesday evening will prove a most enjoyable affair. A splendid menu has been prepared by Host J. D. Cartmell. Captain Conway Bell, of Rhuddlan, will preside, and distribute the medals and ambulance badges gained by the firemen. A capital programme of musical and other items has been arranged. ASSULT AT ARMS BY THE POLYTECH- NIC GYMNASIUM.—The Rev J. G. Haworth of Walshaw, has kindly presented to the Polytechnic Gymnasium a valuable cup and club medals, and these will be presented by Mrs Haworth, at the Public Hall, next Monday evening, when the club will give a grand assult at arms. Mr Francis Nunn is expected to preside. A highly interesting programme will be given under the direction of the Hon. Iustructor, Mr J. D. Cartmell. These public displays have always been exceeding inter- esting, but there is reason to believe that next Monday's will establish a record. The male members of the club, who will appear in force, are determined to give a good account of themselves, and now for the first time a number of lady mem- bers are to appear in public. Their musical wand exercises and Indian club exercises are bound to prove attractive features. The Public Hall should be well filled. DEATH OF MR. S. COWLEY.—Much regret will be felt in the town at the announcement that Mr. S. Cowley. for some years principal viola in Riviere's Grand Orchestra, passed away at Bolton last week.