The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

BANGOR. MASTER REGGIE PAUL.—Master Reggie Paul, the talented little Bangor pianist, who recently distinguished himself at the Conway Musical Eisteddfod by securing all the piano- forte prizes, four in number, amounting to £ 2. gs 6d, against 46 competitors, has again achieved a distinct success in connection with the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Col- lege of Music. At the examination recently held at the Liverpool College of Music he has not only passed with distinction in the Higher Division of the school examinations in piano- forte, but has actually been awarded the full maximum number of marks, 150, and received special mention in the report of the examiner, Dr Charles Wood, M.A., Cantab. To se-cum, a pass 100 marks are required to secure Honours 130. Master Paul is I I years old. PENRHYN HALL.—The Penrhyn Hall, Ban- gor, originally presented to' the town by the late Lord Penrhyn, has ever since been run on. be- half of the town by a body of trustees. Efforts have been made for some; years to have the hall vested in the Corporation, and! the trustees were quite willing that this, should be done, but have always found it impossible to gather a quorum to give effect to this. On Friday afternoon, however, Colonel Platt, C.B., presided; over a quorum of the trustees—viz., Colonel Savage, V.D., and Dr. E. O. Pric,e-an,d by resolution the trusteeship was formally transferred to the Corporation, who will undertake all liabilities. The hall is handed, over free of debt. WELSHMEN IN THE CABINET."—An ardent local supporter, writing to Mr Lloyd1- George, M.P., to congratulate him upon his pro- motion to Cabinet rank, and reminding the right hon. gentleman, that he was the, second Welsh- man (the first being Archbishop Williams) to be appointed as an adviser to the Crown, has re- ceived in reply an interesting letter of thanks., in the course of which Mr Lloyd-George remarks "You are quite righit about Archbishop Wil- liams being the first bona-fide Welshman ap- pointed to a Cabinet." It has, been erroneously stated that the late Sir George Osborne-Morgan was a Cabinet Minister, that gentleman having been Judge Advocate-General in Mr Gladstone's Administration, a post outside "the sacred circle. EBENEZER LITERARY SOCIETY.—A large number of members attended last Wednesday's meeting, to listen to an interesting lecture by Mr. Wm. H. Williams, Upper Bangor, the subject being "Yr Haul a'i Deulu." A discussion followed, the majority of the members taking part. Mr Williams was highly complimented for his instructive lecture, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him. BANGOR POST-OFFICE LITERARY SO- C1ETY.—On Thursday, last week, at the Central CaM, the above society brought to a close the first portion of the session by a miscellaneous entertainment. Mr William Jones presided over a large attendance, consisting of P.O. officials, and several friends. The following programme was much appreciated by all present :—Pianoforte duett, Misses Lily Hughes and Nellie Roberts; song, Breuddwyd y Morwr bach," Mr W. Donaldson; recitation, Miss Annie Ruddock; selections on the gramophone, Mr Goronwy Wil- liams address, the Chairman song, Simon the Cellarer," Mr W. P. Humphreys; instrumental trio (violin, mandolin, and pianoforte), Misses A. W. Siddorn, Edith Owen, and B'odwen Evans; song, Merch y Melinydd," Mr Ben Davies; humorous address, Mr R. T. Evans; selections by The Sonilent Party," conducted by Mr W. H. Jones quartette, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon," Misses Edith Owen and Jennie Roberts, Messrs R. P. Parry and Elias Owen; song, "Angus Macdonald," Mr Ben Davies; selections on the gramophone, Mr Goronwy Williams. Finale, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," God save the King." Mr Howel Williams (formerly of Bangor, and now at St. Martin-le-Grand), proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had contributed to the entertainment. Mr William Harvey seconded; and it was carried unanimously. The Society will resume its weekly meetings early next month. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER SERGEANT SHOT.-While at drill at the battery on Monday night, Sergeant Dan Kelly, of the Carnarvon Company of Artillery Volunteers, was accidentally shot by a recruit. The sergeant was apparently picking something from the floor between the target and the recruit when the latter inadver- tently fired, and the charge entered Kelly's neck at the back. He was soon attended by Drs. John Evans and Tom Roberts, and removed to the Cottage Hospital. On Tuesday afternoon his condition was reported to be fairly satisfactory, but the bullet had not been extracted. BENEFIT CONCERT.-For the benefit of Mr. J. Conway Thomas, Upper Bangor, who has been suffering from ill-health for a considerable time, a concert took place at Ebenezer Chapel, on Tuesday evening, under the chairmanship of the Rev. Ellis Jones (pastor), the conductor being Deiniol Fychan. An agreeable musical programme was capitally sustained by the Ebenezer Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. W. Morris Misses Rowlands (Blodwen y Ddol), M. J. Edwards. Wilson Jones, Gaynor Jones and Dilys Williams; Messrs. Will Roberts (the well-known and popular baritone), T. Ll. Jones, Cefni Jones, H. Oliver Williams, O. T. Edwards, and R. P. Owen, whilst recitations were given by Miss Eames, and Messrs. H. Walford and Henry Elias Parry. The accom- paniments were supplied by Miss L. M. Eardley, A.C. (Pencerddes Arfon). The Report as to Mr. R. A. Naylor's Intended Retiremet. UNFOUNDED STATEMENT. In view of the report published in a Liverpool paper that Mr R. A. Nayor—"owing to differences with the party "—intended to retire from the Con- servative candidature for the Carnarvon Boroughs, one of our Bangor correspondents has interviewed a prominent official of the local Conservative organisation on the subject. The latter—quoting the words of Mr R. A. Naylor's Election Agent, with whom he had just previously been in direct communication-said, There is not an atom of truth in the statement-it's entirely without foundation," and our correspondent was requested to give the report the most emphatic and un- qualified contradiction. "The Private Secretary." AMATEUR PERFORMANCE AT THE PENRHYN HALL. Large, fashionable, and appreciative audi- ences asembled at the Penrhyn Hall, on Wed- nesday afternoon and evening last week, when "The Private Secretary" was presented by an amateur company of local ladies and gentlemen. The farcical comedy is so well known that a de- scription of the plot is unnecessary. The char- acters were, on the whole, excellently sustained, a few of the exponents indeed acquitting them- selves "as to the manner born." The central figure round which the farce re- volves, is of course "The Rev Robert Spalding," the poor "Private Secretary," who "doesn't like London-" and Mr E. S. Fo-rster, who played' the part, created roars of laughter, his facial ex- pression-, or rather lack of it, and his antics generally, being delicious. "Mr Cattermole" was. sustained by Dr E. 0. Price, whose excellent portrayal of the char- acter caused immense hilarity, and considerably enhancing Dr. Price's reputation, as a capable amateur actor. "Mr Cattermoile's Nephew": ("Douglas"), a "young man about town, sowing his wild oats," was well played by Professor Taylor Jones, albeit his Welsh -accent, whilst doing credit to the ac- tor's- patriotism!, perhaps detract,ed from an otherwise meritorious performance. The role of "'Mr Sydney Gybson" ("Tailor of Bond Street") was excellently sustained by Mr Price White, whose, eagerness- to. apply the tape measure to "his betters" upon any and every opportunity, was most amusing. Miss Nellie Pinkerton, as "Edith Marsland," and Miss Ethel Pinkerton, as "Eva Webster" (her friend- and companion), played their re- spective partsi with exhilarating abandon and vivacity, their performance increasing their al- ready high reputations. Miss, Pinkerton ("Douglas's housekeeper") was an exacting piece of character-acting, though Miss Pinkerton did full justice to the part, and was noticeable for the natural way she played the part. "Miss Ashford" was the role entrusted to Mrs. Orton, and in its portrayal she demonstrated; the possession of histrionic abilities of a high order, the performance being characterised by great intelligence. Mr Rea, as "Mr Marsland, M.F.H. and Dr. White., as, "Harry Marsland" (his- nephew), gave a capital account of themselves whilst the re- maining parts—of a minor character—were well sustained by Mr G. Nicholls and Mr Frazer Story. Under the baton of Mr J. Lloyd Williams, Miss liewitt's, excellent Orchestra, played at the opening and in. the interludes between the acts, a delightful selection of music, which greatly added to the enjoyment of the performance. Mrs Reichel and her able and energetic co- adjutors, the promoters, deserve unstinted praise for the unqualified success which attended their efforts-, the object being the raising of funds in aid of the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Infirm- ary, and of a School and Orphanage in Ireland. My Impressions of South Africa." ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY REV. D. GWYNFRYN JONES, LLANDUDNO. With the object of raising funds to enable Ap Harri, a well-known and popular local evangel- ist, who derived much benefit from the recent Revival, to procure a suitable cinematograph for use at his religious services, an illustrated lec- ture entitled "My Impressions of South Africa" was given by Rev. D. Gwynfryn, Jones,, at the Penrhyn Hall, on Thursday evening last week. Commanding the approval and support of all sections of the local community—regardless of "creed in religion" or "code in politics"—the lecture was largely attended. Mr Gwynfryn Jones affecting the declamatory and somewhat dramatic style of delivery, at which he is an adept, gave a characteristic lecture. Consideration's! of space forbid anything like a verbatim, report of the lecture, which occupied two and a half hours in delivery. Suffice' it to say that the effort—regarded from an elocution- ary standpoint—was most successful. The following are a few points from the lec- ture The Dutchman says "What a grand fellow, the King!" The lecturer will sing "Long live the King," with gusto. Thinks little of those who give their ha'pennies for the "yellow" "Daily Mail." The Boer is a shy, religious, hospitable and psalm-loving person. The days of Gladstone are to come again. In South Africa, horses1 are cheap, and may be purchased for ^15-each, whilst mules command from _fSo to Cioo apiece. Kaffirs are called by peculiar names, to wit, "Cabbage," "Threpennybit," &c. The lecturer, finding himself one day in the nighbourhood of Mafeking, and suffering from hunger, called at a Boer's house with a view of satisfying "the inner man," but, being mistaken for an Englishman, was refused hospitality. "Me not English me Welsh," said Mr Gwyn- fryn Jones. "Lloyd-George, Welsh," exclaimed the Dutchman. "Come in." On the whole, Welshmen in South Africa re- main devotional. The Englishman doesn't, and believing in the Continental Sabboth, he indulges in Sunday golf, cricket, and football. Englishmen, if adequately paid, can easily survive the hardships attached to the work in the mines where "John Chinaman" is employed. 250 millions of pounds were spent on the South African War, which was waged in the in- terests. of the Rand mine owners. "'Mond's men" are doing well in the South African mines, and like the work. The lecturer, whilst residing in Anglesey (Mon, mam Cymru), had. his windows broken on account of his sympathy for the Boers, which sympathy increased when he visited Africa. The motto of the Welshman, in South Africa is "Jack is as good as his- master." It should be his motto at home, also. Consistency (or constancy?) is a precious jewel. The Boer believes in bearing his brother's cross. His predominant virtue is chivalry. Johannesburg is a city without a soul. The "nativesi' opinion "There are more brains to- the square yard in Johannesburg than a.re to be found in the same given space in an-y other city on the world." On the, departure of Mr Chamberlain from South Africa the Mayor of Capetown—a Welsh- man:—said, "I am pleased for one to send Mr Chamberlain, home." Another Welshman said that "Joe Chamber- lain left home for the good of his home." South Africa is to be conciliated by kindness. Milner was an impossible Ruler. He was sent off. Had Chamberlain, Cecil Rhodes and Milner been placed; in the "firing line," the South Afri- can War would have, ceased at that moment. Johannesburg might be mistaken for Jerusalem. Seven out of ev,ery ten of the brokers at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange have an "evil look." They ^were responsible for the War. The Chinaman is in South Africa in order to "swell" the coffers, of Park Lane. Wilberforce's England trafficking in Slavery! A conspicuous quality in the Welshman in South African is self-reliance, which is too often lacking in his compatriots at home. The full-blooded black is truthful, whilst the coast half-caste is otherwise, due to his con- tact with Europeans. On the motion of Councillor T. J. Williams, 'Mr. Gwynfryn Jones, as well as the lantern manipulator (Mr Williams, Llandudno) was heartily thanked for his interesting and oppor- tune lecture. The joint secretarial duties were, admirably performed by Messrs. Owen Hughes and C. D. F. Humphreys.

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CAPEL GARMON. RURAL PARISH COUNCIL.-A meeting of the Council was held at Capel Garnion, last week. Mr David Roberts presided, and there were also present Messrs J. O. D. Jones, David Davies, Evan Jones, Ed. Edwards, W. G. Powell, Griffith Hughes, Thomas Jones, Ed. Davies, and Wm. Edwards with the Clerk, Mr. Thomas. A letter was read fron the Bettws-y-Coed District Council offering ri5 as their portion of the supposed cost of the work of repairing the stepping stones. It was decided that the matter should be left on the table as it could not answer any useful purpose. A letter was read from Mr Bovill (Mrs Wynne Finch's agent) respecting the fixing of wicketson the Voalas Estate, and at his request the Chairman was appointed to interview him on the spot respecting this and other matters. The Committee appointed to inquire as to whether the land on which the Voalas Estate has erected a fence adjoining the highway at Nebo is a common or not have, after careful inquiries, decided that it is a part of the Voelas Estate, and have reported the same to the Rural District Council, adding as their opinion that the District Council should take necessary steps to enforce the Highway Act respecting the widening of the said part, and that no barbed wire should be placed on the outer side of the fence. The report of the Committee was adopted. The Committee appointed to inquire as to the site and erection of a parish hearse and house, reported that a site has been settled upon but that negotia- tions regarding purchase have not been completed. Respecting the building of a hearse it was resolved that the Clerk obtain tenders for the erection of a hearse of the same design and construction as that of Pentrefoelas.

COLWYN BAY. TWOPENCE A POUND Reduction in Tea Duty. For good, honest value call at Station Road, and try ROBERTS' tea at is. 6d. IF YOU ARE in doubt what to buy, and where to buy your Christmas Present, look at Lewis & Thompson's windows, Station Road., MESSRS. KELLY & CO., Station Road and Sea View Terrace, Millinery Specialists and Cos- tumiers, are still forging ahead. Why? Be- cause they are thoroughly up-to-date and charge reasonable prices.—[Advt. JOHN WILLIAMS & SON are now showing a nice selection of ladies' and! gents' slippers, suitable for Christmas presents.—[Advt. THE SPOT SHOP for tobaccos, cigars, and cigarettes.. New stock. Everything of the best. —NEEDHAM, 16, Station. Roadi—[Advt. THE LATE MRS. SIMON WILLIAMS.— Through the medium of these columns Mr S. Williams, desires to express his thanks to all those who. have sent him messages of condolence in his great bereavement, the large number of these letters making it impossible to acknowledge ,each one individually. These communications include a letter of sympathy from Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., .and a resolution passed by the Colwyn Bay branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, per the Secretary, Mrs Williams, West End Stores. BANGOR BANKRUPTCY COURT.—At this Court, on Thursday, before, Mr Registrar Glynne Jones, M,iss (Mary Adeline Watton, Blytheswood, Marine Road, Colwyn Bay, boarding-house keeper, said she had formerly kept a. school call- ed Blytheswood- at Ludlow. When she came to Colwyn Bay she had from ^800 to £ 1,000 in railway stock. She realised a portion of this and opened a school in Colwyn Bay, also named Biytheswood. She had been in Colwyn Bay about ten years altogether, during some of which she kept boardling-houses. In that period she had realised all her investments, and now came into court with gross liabilities amounting to ^484, of which £ 401 was! expected to rank, and a deficiency of 1;326. She attributed her failure to bad seasons, living in. lodging-house too small to pay expenses, and cost of removal.—The' ex- amination was closed, subject to. the filing of accounts. PUBLIC I-IALT,We, are glad to see that at last the Directors of the Public Hall Company have taken a step in the right direction, and have Mr Charles Chaplin again at the head of affairs. Mr Chaplin, we understand, has full control, and is responsible for all engagements. Several desirable improvements have been car- ried out. On entering the hall we now find; all doors on spring hinges and opening outwards, and the cloak-rooms have been re-decorated and furnlished'. In the main building, we notice a great improvement in the lighting, both on the stage and in the auditorium. The heating ap- paratus has been repaired and put in working order. The exits have all been repaired and re- adjus,tedi. The sanitary and ventilation arrange- ments are now perfect. Heavy curtains and hangings cover windows and doors, so that all draughts are excluded. The stage has: also been extended some four feet (without reducing the seating accommodation), and; fitted with large water main and hose pipes, with fire appliances, now bringing the stage equal to 40 feet by 20 feet. This will enable the management to put on almost all the best dramatic companies travel- ling, and so do justice to the performers and enable the audience to see the productions as they should be seen. In fact, the hall now, with its nicely blended colorsl on walls proscenium, front, drapery, &c., presents such a comfortable and cosy appearance that even the most exacting have only praise to offer, and it now devolves upon the inhabitants to give the hall and its entertainments- the support they deserve. We understand; that most of the dates, for the sum- mer and autumn have already been booked, by some of the. best London companies, and other attractions., and! as this coming season promises to be a record year for amusements, we hope it will help to lengthen the Colwyn Bay season, and find amusement for our early and: late visitors. We must congratulate Mr Chaplin on what he has already done, and trust that he will even .excel his past record, as we believe he also caters for first-class- theatricals in the principal towns of North Wales. SPLENDID SELECTION of cigar and cigar- ette cases, pipesl and fancy goods, dear to the smoker's heart, though cheap to his pocket.— NEEDHAM, 16, Station Road.-[Advt. CRICKET CLUB'S CONCERT.—A fashion- able audience filled the Public Hall—now look- ing so bright and cosy—on Frid'ay evening, when, the .dramatic and musical concert promot- ed' in connection with the Cricket Club was given. The attendance exceeded1 all expecta- tions, sure proof of the. popularity of the Cricket Club and the good: old British pastime. The fact that Mrs Mould, of Oakhurst, had so gener- ously undertaken to get up the amateur theatricals, and Mr A. J. Fleet the musical pro- gramme added greatly to the attractiveness of the event. The following items were given with great success:—Piano duett, "Tarantelle" (Raff), Messrsi L. II. S-ummerfie-ld; and F. W. Slater; song, "The Better Lland" (Cowem), Miss Maldwyn Price song, "The Postillion" fMol- loy), Mr C. H. Harding; violin solo, "Con- certo" (De Beriot), Miss O. Brooke; song, "River of yearsl" (Marzials), Mrs Ross; vocal duett, "Ah, che la morte" (II Trovatore) (Verdi), Miss G. Bond and Mr A. J. Fleet. In the course of the brief interval before the first dramatic sketch, the President of the Club, Dr. J. E. Brooks, J.P., delivered a humorous address on cricket in .general and: the Colwyn 'Bay C. C. in particular, and referred! to' the kinds manner in which IMr J. 11. Porter had come to the Club's assistance in the matter of a field to play in. The curtain rose on the extremely amusing one- act commedietta "Petticoat Perfidy," the char- acters represented being:—Mrs. Mounitrevor, Miss Grant; Mrs Norwood-Jones (a widow), Mrs Mould; Juliette (lady's maid), Mrs Ashby. We have, previously commented upon the rare dramatic gifts of Mrs Mould and Miss Grant, who were, now seen at their best, but we have not before had the pleasure of seeing Mrs Ashby on the stage, and; we can only say that her remarkably clever acting as the French lady's maid was a revelation. The audience were kept in roars of laughter, and the curtain fell to the accompani- ment of tumultuous applause. The plaudits were renewed when, on the curtain: being raised, the three ladies were each presented with a lovely bouquet, these exquisite gifts having been supplied from Mesrsrsl Arundale's floral depart- ment. More music was- next enjoyed, the fol- lowing items being contributed :-Song, "Pack clouds away" (Macfarren), Miss Maldwyn Price (violin obliga-to, Miss O. Brooke) song, "Sun- shine and Rain" (Blumenthal), Mrs Venables- Williams piano solo, "Automne" (Chaminade), Miss L. Grant; song, "Out of the dJeep" (Lohr), Mr C. H. Harding; song, "When the stars were young" (Rubens), Miss G. Bond (encored) humorous, song, Dr. M. Venables-Williams (en- cored). Then followed' the dramatic sketch, "A Brown Paper Parcel," in which Mrs Mould took the part of Miss Angelina Browne, and Miss Grant impersonated Miss Arabella Browne. It was a most amusing affair, which the 'audience fully appreoiatecl. At the, close, Mr J. M. Por- ter thanked' all who had contributed to the suc- cessi of the concert, including Mr Lucas, the capable stage-manager. The entertainment was in every respect a complete success and afforded great pleasure to all present. Mention should be made of the very charming appearance of the stage, which had been arranged in: drawing room fashion. The furnirufe was kindly lent by Messrs D. Allen & Sons-, Station Road, and Mr Whitehead, with his usual generosity, sent a number of plants from his beautiful grounds at the Flagstaff. HOTEL 'METROl'OLE..—An interesting pro- gramme of festivities has been arranged for the entertainment of the Christmastide guests at the Metropole, an hotel which isi so. rapidly growing in popularity, and we observe that an artistic scheme of seasonable decoration, is being carried out. ENGEDI LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Th,et Rev. Robert Roberts presidied over a fair attendance at Monday evening's meeting, when valuable papers on "The Welsh Bible" were- read1 by Messrs. David Thomas, Os- wald Jones, and Roger Parry Davies. An inter- esting discussion followed. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.— On Monday evening the choir of this Church gave a concert, in aid of the choir funds, which was well attended and highly appreciated by all present. After a short, address by the Rev John Edwards, the programme was proceeded with as follows :-Song, "Down the Vale," Mr W. O. Roberts; violin duet, "Poet and Peasant," 'Messrs Wright and Coulter; song, "The Heaven- ly Song," Miss G. Hoskins; recitation, "Our James minding the baby," Miss, Elsie Coulter song, "Babylon," Miss A. Coulter; glee, "Even- ing," members of the choir; song, "Longshore- man," Mr J. O. Davies; song, "Iesu, cyfaill f' enaid cu," Miss G. Hoskins duet, "My song shall be .alway Thy mercy," Mr and Mrs Glynne Jones; recitation, "The owl critic," MissD. Wil- liams song, "To the front," Mr W. O. Ro- berts glee, "Comrades' song of hope," members of the choir. The glee party was under the di- rection of Mr S. Glynne Jones, the conductor of the choir. We understand that the choir is now practising the sacred cantata, "St.. Mary Mag- dalen" for their annual sacred concert in March, and from the way in which a few of the mem- bers rendered the- two glees on Monday evening, it makes us anxious to hear what the full choir will do with such a lovely work as "St. Mary Magdalen." RAILWAY FACILITIES.—Those who intend travelling during the Christmas holidays would be well advised to consult the' special bills in connection with the altered train service. On Christmas Day the- service will be the same as Sundays, while' on Boxing Day there will be cheap bookings. In order to give business peo- ple a chance.of getting away for the holidays a special train will be run in the early hours of Sunday morning for several of the English towns. SALE OF WORK.—A most successful sale of work was held in the Lecture Hall, Sea View Terrace, on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev Thomas Lloyd, who presided, explained that the sale had been, got up entirely by Miss Holmes and the members of her Sunday School class, and that the proceeds would be devoted towards the fundi for clearing off the debt on the chapel. Mrs Crompton, in opening the proceedings, spoke in high terms of the hard work which Miss Holmes and the members of her class had done in making the arrangements, and wished the event every success. On the proposition of Mrs Thomas Lloyd, a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded to Mrs Crompton for performing the opening ceremony. Miss Holmes said that on behalf of herself and her Sunday School class, she also wished to thank Mrs Crompton for her assistance, by coming there on that occasion. The stall holders were as follows —Refreshment stall .Misses Howe, Bainbridge, E. Archer, and F. Greenfield, asisted by Misses Booth, E. Tay- lor, and M. Scott. Fancy stall: Misses L. Tay- lor, Winnie Jones, and Sissie Scott. Jumble stall: Misses; Holmes, E. Hulme, and H. Holmes. A half ton of coal was given by Mr W. Greenfield. The proceeds of the sale amounted to over ;621. "TRUTH" ON TEMPERANCE POSTERS. Mr Labouchiere, in the current number of "Truth," says:—At the request of a teetotal or- ganisation, the Colwyn Bay Town Council, last week, resolved to placard the town with posters calling the attention of the burgesses to the evils wrought by alcohol. I do not know whether drunkenness is exceptionally common at Col- wyn Bay. The Council are in a better position to form a judgment on that point, but, anyhow, the fact that it has been deemed' advisable to issue this municipal appeal for more sobriety scarcely seems1 to be a good advertisement for a seaside resort. The cost of the posters is to fall upon the rates, and I believe that local sanitary authorities are now empowered to spend money in this way, the theory being that it is in the interests of the public health that such notices should be published. Quite recently the Wands- worth Borough Couneil_propos:ed to spend sev- eral hundred pounds for this purpose, but they have now prudently abandoned the idea. Per- sonally, I thoroughly sympathise with any mea- sure which will tend to diminish drunkenness. But I am quite certain that drunkards will not be weaned from their liquor by pointing out the error of their ways in official notices, and for all the good they are likely to do the Colwyn Bay Council might just as well throw the money into the sea. WEATHER OBSERVATION AT COLWYN BAY. For week ending Saturday, December 16th, 1905. Mean maximum, in shade 50.2 Mean minimum, in shade 41.8 Highest in shade on the 16th 60-5 Lowest in shade, on the 16th ult 38-4 Relative Humidity 81 per cent. Bright sunshine recorded 11*35 hours Rainfall Nil. W. JONES, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E. I CORONATION FREE LIBRARY.-Recent additional donations paid in and promised — Mrs Schill, £$5s. Mr D. C. Parry, £ 1 is. Mrs E. Atkinson Howe, £ 2 2s. total, £8 8s.

DEGANWY AND LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. GWYNEDD MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY. —The first annual meeting of this Society was held on Thursday night last week at the regis- tered room, the Cycle Room, Deganwy Castle Hotel, Mr C. W. England (the President) being in the chair. There was a full attendance of members. The report and balance-sheet for the year revealed a very satisfactory financial posi- tion, the Society in every respect being in a flourishing condition. Twenty-two new mem- bers were enrolled for the coming year, and it is anticipated that a further number will join. The members, have every reason to. be satisfied: with the success attained so far, go members being already on the books. The Society, we under- stand, is worked on co-operative principles, and the directors, managers, and collectors, render their services free. The use of the room and gas and fire are given gratis by Mrs Tritton, to whom the members moved a vote of thanks. The dividend will be distributed to-day (Thursday).

EGLWYSBACH. CHRISTMAS EISTEDDFOD.—We are glad to understand that the entries for this Eistedd- fod are very numerous, and that a successful meeting is expected. A full report will appear in next week's issue. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On the 15th inst., a concert and competitive meeting was held at Nebo, a little We sley an Chapel in the vicinity of Dafarn Newydd. Mr J. Balshaw, of Bolton, presided, and delivered a most interest- ing speech. He also contributed liberally to- wards the funds of the chapel, and expressed his intention of doubling the prizes for the next year's Eisteddfod. The Rev W. G. Williams, Eiglwysbach, who has the pastoral charge of the church, conducted with his usual skill. The ad- judicator and artiste was Mr Pryce Davies, of Penmachno, and gave complete satisfaction his renderings of "Carado-g," "Y Wlad a garaf fi," and "Gwraig y Morwr," be:ing highly appreci- ated. The awards were as follows:—Essay, Miss Roberts, Ty Uchaf. Chief recitation, "Ymson y llofrudd," Thomas Hughes, Bryn Goleu. Recitation- (confined to children), 1, M. Williams, Nant y Cerrig Isaf; 2, Maggie Ro- berts, Waen Fechan. Mixed voices party, "Moab," David Hughes (Plas) and party. Male voices party, "Elen Fwyn," Robert Jones, Bryn Seion,, and party. Quartette, "Y Gwlithyn," John Davies (Penybryn) and friends. Quartette, "ToriadJ Dydd, Robert Jones and friends. Challenge solo, "Pwy sy'n myn'd i'w fagu ef," J. Davies, Trawsfynydd. Soprano solo, "Peid- iwch gofyn i mi ganu," Miss Davies, Penybryn. Baritone solo (own choice), R. Davies, Llansan- an. Children's solo, "Y Milwr bach," 1, Lizzie Williams, Talycafn; 2, Jane Williams, Nant, and Hannah Jones, Penyffordd.

FESTINIOG. A COSTLY SALMON.—At Blaen-au Festiniog on Thursday Owen Jones was charged with hav- ing caught a salmon in the Dwyryd river in the close season, which he sold for 3s. He was fined £ y and costs, or two months' imprison- ment. He was further charged! with having as- saulted two water bailiffs, and was sentenced to four months' imprisonment without the option of a fine.

LLANFAIRFECHAN PARISH CHURCH.—The rummage sale re- cently held ini aid of the Parish Church funds realizedi the handsome sum of £54. A DEDICATION SERVICE.-A special ser- vice in connection with the dedication of the two new windows for Christ Church was held on Sunday afternoon. The sermon was preach- ed by the Rector, Rev F. P. Watkin-Davies. rMUSICAL.-M.i,ss Ethel Baxter has just been awarded a second grade Incorporated Society of Musicians' Certificate for pianoforte playing. Her many friends will be glad to hear of her success. She was a pupil of Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O. BANGOR BANKRUPTCY COURT.—A speci- al sitting was held at Bangor on Thursday, be- fore Mr Registrar Glynne Jones, when Mr Tob- ias, Assistant Official Receiver, examined Fran- cis Griffith, a Llanfairfechan butcher, who presented a statement showing grossi liabilities amounting to 61,175, of which -f775 were ex- pected to rank, the deficiency being set down at £ 613. The debtor attributed his failure to losses on the Manchester cattle market, where he sent stock for sale, and to buying at high prices. Replying to questions the bankrupt said he had never tasted a drop of drink in his life. Asked whether he had been personally extravagant, he said he had not, and addted that he had never had a day's holiday since he commenced busi- ness, all of which Mr Tobias said was to his credit. The examination was closed subject to the preparation of a cash account for three years.

PENMAENMAWR. MUSICAL SUCCESS. Miss H. M. Skilbeck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Skilbeck, of the Pen- maenmawr Hotel, has successfully passed the preliminary examination of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. PENMAENMAWR RAILWAY FACILITIES. ,-A special meeting of the joint deputation of the Penmiaenmawr and Llanfairfechan Urban District Councils and Town Improvement As- sociations, was held on Monday afternoon at the Council Office, to discuss the question of a late train from Bangor to Llandudno Junction. There were, present Dr. J. R. Williams (Chair- man), Messrs. H. Kneeshaw, W. Parry Jones, J. H. Laybourne, P. H. McClement, W. B. Lowe, T. G. Morgan, W. G. Roberts, W. M. Eamers, C. Fisher, J. W. Post (Deputy Clerk), R. J. Hughes (Surveyor), and J. Owen (Town Improvement Association Secretary). It was re- solved unanimously that Mr Post should write to Mr Home, District Superintendent, Chester, to the effect that the joint committee desired a late train leaving Bangor directly after the mail, in place of the present 8.40 p.m. on Saturdays, ow- ing to the latter not meeting any connections from Carnarvon and Holyhead.

TREFRIW. ACCIDENT.—If you happen to get your watch smashed, take it to Owen Williams, prac- tical watchmaker, Llanrwst.-[Advt. LIGHTING OF THE PUBLIC HALL.—The work of lighting the public hall by electricity has now been completed, and presents a neat ap- pearance and a decided improvement upon the old method of oil lamps. There will now be 33 lights of 16-candle power each. An arc lam") has also been placed at the entrance gate. The work has been carried out with complete satis- faction by that well-known firm of electricians, Messrs. Liley & Co., of Liverpool and Llanrwst.

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