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

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. The Miss-es, A. & H. Jones, drapers and millin- ers, have, with much care and taste, supple- mented, their ordinary stock with fancy goods, &c., in excellent variety, and at prices to suit all pockets. Their windows: are set out to great ad- vantage with tempting wares, and it should be an easy matter, at their establishment, to select an appropriate Christmas or New Year gift. Mr T. Jones, -at the Post Office, makes, on the one hand, an effective display with groceries, sweetmeats (enclosed in tasteful boxes and fancy packets), biscuits, Christmas stockings, toys, Christmas and New Year cards, &c., and on the other, with a nice selection of tobacco, cigar- ettes, anid smokers' requisites, affording lovers of the "fragrant weed" the chanc-e of satisfying their propensities at Christmas to their heart's content. Mr R. Johnson, grocer and baker, taking time well by the' forelock, has laid in a bounte- ous stock of all those articles of consumption that demand is chiefly made for at Yuletide— fancy cake.s -and biscuits, sweetmeats, dessert fruit, and the ingredients for the all-important plum pudding-with the result, no doubt, that in the end both he and his customers will be equally well satisfied. Mr H. W. Hughes, grocer and confectioner, has effected a most appropriate display in his windows, to which have been imparted quite a festive appearance. Choice dessert fruit—al- monds and raisins, nuts, oranges, apples, &c., &c.all figure largely, and these are supple- mented by a splendid show of Christmas cakes and boxes of fancy biscuits, confectionery in great variety, and chocolates and sweetmeats. Mr Owen. Jones, draper, affords his customers a good choice of Welsh woollens, &c., that are nothing if not seasonable. In addition-, um- brellas, gloves, neckties, and' miscellaneous ar- ticles- of gentlemen's attire, intermixed with Christmas and' New Year cards, &c., go to make an effective show. The 'Misses Jones' & Armstrong, Oxford House, have a well-varied stock of drapery, to- gether with a good asortment of stationery, Christmas and New Year cards, sweetmeats, toys, &c. Messrs Stott & Co., confectioners, ever pre- pared to forestall the wants of their customers, have prepared: large quantities of dainty-looking comestibles, the proof of the quality of which will be in the eating. Mr Rogers Jones, chemist, is by no means a laggard in providing the public with an ample choice of season-able goods. Hand mirrors, dainty hair brushes, perfumery in all the fash- ionable scents, babies' toilet requisites, and many articles too numerous to mention, suggest a wide range- from which to make a good selec- tion. Mr T. Evans, fruiterer, has a well-stocked window, the quality of the fruit and vegetables bearing silent testimony to his, desire to, please his very numerous customers1. 'Mr E. W. Griffiths, grocer and confectioner, enterprising and discriminating, has catered for the ensuing Christmas trade with excellent effect. Tempting wares in abundance fill his windows, and the excellence of the former will shortly be put very much to the test. Mr T. G. Roberts, draper and gentlemen's out- fitter, makes, a most creditable1 display. He has a very well-selected and up-to-date stock, set out, moreover, to the utmost advantage. Mr S. Thompson, fruiterer, has made every effort to meet the probable requirements of his customers. Fruit and vegetables of all kinds, and of excellent quality, he has, provided on a large scale, and together with holly and mistle- toe, &c., &c., he makes a brave show. Mr Richard Williams, boot and' shoe maker, ,exhibits "understandings" in all styles and prices, and his display generally comprises, of course, articles of a very useful order.

LLANRWST. Although there is no frost and snow to remind us of the approach of Christmas, the advent of the festive season is indicated by the appearance of the shops. The tradesmen are as usual making special displays to attract customers, and we give below a few details in writing of Mr D. G. Wilson, one of the foremost of Llanrwst tailors and outfitters. One has only to say that his shop in Station Road 13 one of the most attractive in the road, the win- dows alone are sufficient to indicate with what taste Mr Wilson. caters for his customers. Mr Wilson's knowledge of his customers and require- ments is like Sam Wellers' acquaintance with London, extensive and peculiar." Many years of experience have resulted in the selection of articles of clothing which, because of their reliability in texture and appropriateness in design, warrant Mr Wilson assuming so leading a position, his chief lines being gents' suitings and breeches, ladies' costumes (Christy's) and hats. Mr Arthur Parry, the noted chemist, of Station Road, has always enjoyed the confidence of the public, and any setting forth of his many superiorities would be merely equivalent to paint- ing the lily or gilding refined gold. It may be pointed out, however, that while his stock of medicine is completely reliable and of the finest quality, he is also able to supply in perfection those many little toilet accessories which are necessary luxuries. Mr Owen Williams, the popular watchmaker, is much handicapped this year on account of his having to remove whilst the new premises are being built, and for the purpose of a clearance, he is offering goods regardless of cost. W. S. Williams, Ltd., London House, the number of busy buyers, who daily assemble inside and out gives a very good idea of the attraction which London House exercise upon the feminine section of the community at all events, so much so that the resources of the firm are taxed to the uttermost. The various departments are looking at their very best, and the display of seasonable goods is tempting indeed. A visit to W. S. Wil- liams' is worth the making, even if the visitor has no intention of purchasing, for the place resembles a beautifully arranged bazaar. Life the bustle and brightness are the dominant features, and the visitor would be strong willed indeed who succeeded in escaping without giving way to the almost irresistable temptation to acquire some of the thousand and one dainty articles for sale. W. J. Williams. No business concern in Llan- rwst enjoys a higher reputation than does Regent I House, whose name is indeed familiar as household words in this district. Here will be found a splendid assortment of fancy furnishing, ladies fancies, also gents' outfitting in abundance, and everyone visit- ing this establishment will be delighted with the results. Bradford House is one of the brightest shops in Llanrwst, and has assumed its gay Christmas aspect. The department devoted to the smaller goods will probably prove the most attractive to the Christmas shoppers. Here will be found all manner of prospective Christmas and New Year gifts, and an attractive feature is that something may be found to suit almost any age and taste. The stock of seasonable presents include furs, ties, stoles, collars, blouses, dainty pinafores, caps, handkerchiefs, whilst millinery of the smartest is always to be seen at J. Smith Williams'. R. Berry, the watchmaker, has a most attractive display of high class jewellery, silversmiths' work, &c. Here may be secured articles eminently suitable for gifts in great variety, and to suit all purses, from silver thimbles, and matchboxes, to beautiful gemmed rings, brooches, &c. Bradley's Ltd. have an unusually heavy stock of gent's outfitting which include a choice assortment of suitings, caps, hats, ties, collars. The goods are all remarkably cheap, and should tempt many buyers. The blazing windows of Mr R. G. Owen, Green- wich House, are an index of the wonders which are to be seen within. This old established firm is noted for the quality and variety of its goods, but it has this year surpassed itself. The task of gift giving may be considerably lightened if the aid of this first class firm iscalled in. Valuable, and at the same time comparatively inexpensive, are the silver and silver mounted wares, including mirrors, photo frames, cloth and hat brushes, trinket sets, and toilet table accessories, &c. The array of jewellery is beyond description, and it is sufficient to say that whatever is wanted in this line will be found at this establishment. Mr William Hughes, Brittanic Boot Stores, is a universalist in boots, He provides for all classes, with the cheapest lines to accommodate those of humble means up to the best that money can buy as represented by Beetive and Cinderella makes. Mr Hughes has a large Christmas Stock, including a great variety of dress shoes for evening wear. Slippers, always a popular Christmas present, also figure prominently at the Brittanic Boot Stores. Mr E. Lloyd Jones, Birmingham House, is shewing an exceptionally fine assortment of oil lamps, as well as other useful domestic utensils.

OLD COLWYN. CHRISTMASTIDE NEEDS OF THE VILLAGE WELL SUPPLIED. Old Colwyn is not so self-assertive as Colwyn Bay, but despite its excessive modesty it can boast of shops which would do credit to many a larger town. At the same time, it might be as well if the tradespeople saw the wisdom of making more widely known and understood the splendid value of their wares, and that they are quite able to supply all the requirements of local customers. A hint in time saves lots of money 1 For a good show of general provisions we can recommend the popular establishment of Mr. D. O. Williams in Church Walks; Mr. Wm. Evans, Central Stores; Mr. E. Jones Hughes, Devon House, who adds confectionery and dairy produce to his stock; and Mr. Treleaven Jones, Chester House, whose iced and other Christmas cakes are of the best. Another enterprising grocer who is building up a praiseworthy business is Mr. T. P. Jones, Preswylfa, whose establishment takes rank with those already mentioned. The leading draper is Mr. R. W. Williams, whose Emporium, conducted on up-to- date business lines, contains a host of attractions in the way of novelties suitable for Christmas presents. The fine display is well calculated to suit all tastes, ages, pockets." Altogether a smart display. At the Compton, Mr J. Williams has not gone in for very elaborate decoration, but he no doubt understands what his customers require. Jewellery is suitable for presents at all times of the year, though more so during the merry season, and Nlessrs W. ones & Son ire offerine i ? a very fine stock at enormous reductions. Children of all ages and both sexes love sweets, and Miss S. Jones, Arvon House, is to be congratulated upon her attractive display of home-made iced cakes, which look well and taste better, and upon a selection of confectionery suitable for young and old. Another well-known confectionery shop is that of Mrs Whittaker, where sweets of all kinds are offered, together with Santa Claus stockings and other items in which the children take a deep interest. Among the other vendors of sweetmeats should be mentioned Miss Jones, Cowlyd House, and Mrs Foulkes, Carlisle House, both of whom well know how to cater for their young patrons.

PENMAENMAWR. Messrs E. B. Jones & Co., in their new branch opposite the: Post Office, have one of the best shows of groceries to be found in the town. Here, as at Conway, and several other North Wales towns, the best kinds of jams-, pickles, &c., and the best brands of bacon, and other provisions -are kept, and are displayed in the most attractive manner. Nuts, grapes, almonds, and: other Christmas dainties are found in the richest profusion. The splendid shows provided in past years by Messrs R. Lloyd Jones & Son is followed this year again by a grand display of the best prime- fed beef, mutton, and pork, and, in addition, geese, turkeys, &c., and a plentiful supply of game. Crossing the road to Mr T. T. Roberts's shop, it is seen that preparations: for the Christmas tradie have here: been carried out on an unusually large scale. A special, line is the "bara brith," while a brilliant show of crackers and crystal- lised fruit occupies a very conspicuous place. Christmas cakes, sugared and iced, and all kinds of the best biscuits, as well as home-made confectionery, look very inviting. The large stock of wines and spirits will always command attention. Now, as always, Mr Parry Jones is found quite up-to-dat.e with a well-appointed chemist's shop. The newest perfumery occupies a pro- minent place'. The windows contain a bright display of all the best tonics and: curative mix- tures that can- be found. Mr Parry Jones has also a most varied assortment of soaps, sponges, brushes, and all toilet requisites. In the willie and spirit department all the best-known and most reliable, kinds of whiskies, brandies, &c., &c., are to be found in plenty. Messrs S. H. Roberts's well-found drapery es- tablishment, at Cambrian BuIidings, is a credit to the town. The spacious, windows have been decorated in the most lavish manner. In the gentlemen's .department there is a fine display of ties, shirts, handkerchiefs:—(plain and col- oured) and in another window everything in ladies-' wear, in the most elegant designs. The millinery window is also exquisitely arranged, and in a variety of pretty colours, the whole effect being very artistic. The newest blouses and the latest things in ribbons, as well as some choice specimens of lace, are included in the display. One of the most beautifully-decorated shops is that of Mr M. H. Parry, whose three windows in Clarendon: Buildings are full of ,seas.onable goods. Games, Christmas cards, and all kinds of present's are found in. all varieties. The pic- ture books afford a wide range of choice. The beautifully clean, and wholesome appear- ance of Mr J. M. Jones's shop has often been made the subject of favourable comments. The meat sold is in keeping with: appearances, and Mr Jones has for his Christmas show several beasts: from the best-known farms. There is also an excellent supply of home-fed! geese and turkeys. Mr David Jones, the, well-known fruiterer, is not short of anything in his particular line, of business, and in addition to the large stock of fresh fruit, be: keeps- a good supply of mistletoe, holly, &c. Perfumery is chiefly to the fore at Mr Hughes's, the chemist. His stock is attractively displayed in pretty cut-glass bottles. Cordials and also aerated waters are a speciality, as well as fancy and home-made sweets. Mr R. C. Evans, Oxford Arcade, has- a large selection of tobaccos, &c., to suit the, most fas- tidious. His stock of smoking materials, too, is one of the most extensive in North Wales. Ask for some of the old-fashioned brands: ask for the newest thing out-they are all forthcoming. In another department, the connoisseur in pic- tures will not leave the establishment without viewing the collection of works of art in which Mr Evans is a well-known dealer. The selec- tion includes specimens by several of the best- known. artists of the last two centuries. The toys -are a strong department in themselves, an-d should appeal irresistibly to the more youthful members of the rising generation. Messrs Henry Roberts & Co. are, as usual, offering their goods at reduced prices,. The shop is well stocked with all kinds of dried fruits, cakes, &c., as well as confectionery of all kinds. Mr R. J. Lewis has a good show of Christmas I cakes, biscuits, &c., the stock including, amongst other things, one of the finest displays of preserves, pickles-, and tinned fruits, any- where to be found. I Mr John Bowen this year again makes a special feature of Christmas cake, as well as all the better classes of biscuits :and other fancy groceries.

TYWYN. Mr H. C. Edwards, grocer and confectioner, Post Office, indicates the near approach of the festive1 seasolli-when good will towards men is supposed to be the prevailing sentiment,—by showing in his windows samples of the inviting Christmas fare to be found in his shop. Gro- ceries, confectionery, and sweetmeats—alii ex- cellent of their kind-ar-e provided on an ample scale, and will shortly be put to the purpose that bountiful Nature no doubt intended for them. Mr Williams, baker and grocer, makes a good display of Christmas fare and ingredients for the cakes, puddings, &c., most in request. His goods, however, need no commendation at our hands, the quality speaks for itself. 'Mrs Jones-, grocer, &c., has a large variety of the. good things indispensable at Yuletide, in- cluding a well-selected stock of sweetmeats, con- fectionery, &c.

jJ)eafl) of tlje eu. W- ynl)afal gones. JP.. WELL-KNOWN AND POPULAR DIVINE PASSES AWAY. Widesprea,di sorrow was caused in North Wales, on Friday, by the news that during the night there had passed away the eminent preach- er-poet, the Rev. Dr. N. Cynhiafal Jones. The sad event took place, at Festiniog, where he had resided for a little time. Needless to say, all hearts went out in sympathy to Mrs: Jones and the family in their great bereavement. We should like to deal very fully with the long and honourable career of one of the fore- most figures in the Calvinistic Methodist pulpit in North Wales, but the exceptional pressure on our space renders that impossible. We are therefore- compelled to confine ourselves to a few meagre details. About 73 years' ago, Dr. Jones wasi born: in the little, village of Llancyn- hafal, in the Vale of Clwyd, whence was deriv- ed his second name'. In, course of time he was ordained a minister of the Calvinistic Methodist body, and he was a minister for the long period of forty years. During that time he rose t-o one of the highest positions: in the denomination, that of President of the Quarterly Association, and for a time he edited the connexional maga- zine, the "Dry-sorfa." He possessed singular poetic gifts, and in addition to editing the works of Williams, Pantyoelyn, the great Welsh hym- nist, he published a book of bis own poems un- der the title of "Y Messiah." One of his earli- est pastorates was at Penrhyndeudraeth, and afterwards for about eighteen years he was in charge of the church at Llanidloes. In this Montgomeryshire borough he was exce-edingly popular, amongst all classes alike, for his great services and! his personal qualities, and his de- parture caused: sincere regret. For a time he re- sicledat Rhyl, and while living there he accept- ed, ten years ago last September, the pressing invitation to take charge of Enge-di, Colwyn Bay, in succession to the Rev. Ow-en Evans, now of Llandudno. During the se-ven years they spent at Colwyn Bay, Dr. and Mrs. Jones were greatly beloved. It was a period of great activity in Calvinistic circles1, and Engedi prospered great- ly, so much so that a daughter church at Bethle- hem, Lawson, Road, was formed. It was during Dr. Jones's pastorate, too, that Colwyn Bay had the honour of entertaining the Quarterly Association. On his retirement, three years ago, in his seventieth year, Dr. Jones was made the recipient of a handsome testimonial, and the opportunity was then taken of giving expression to the great respect in which the popular divine was- held throughout North Wales. From Col- wyn Bay Dr. and Mrs1. Jones proceeded to Aber- gele, 'and recently they removed1 from there to Festiniog, so as to be near their daughter, Mrs. White Phillips, the wife of a well-known solici- tor in that town. In addition to his wife and daughter, the late minister leaves an only son, Mr. Arthur Penrhyn Jones. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL AT ABERGELE. It was the wish of the late Dr. Jones that when death came he should be laid to rest in his na- tive Vale of Clwyd, and therefore the interment, on Monday, took place at Abergele. The attend- ance at the funeral was exceedingly large, and was representative of a wide area, and a notable feature was the remarkably large gathering of ministers who assembled to pay a last tribute to a veteran. and honoured fellow-worker. The cortege: left the house, a few minutes be- .fore eleven o'clock for Bowydd Chapel, Festin- iog, where a mo'st impressive and touching ser- vice was held, under the direction of the pastor, the Rev. John Owen. Eloquent tributes to the late divine's sterling qualities were paid by the Revs. E. J. Evans, Penrhyndeudraeth Mordaf Pierce, of Llanidloes Barrow Williams, Llan- dudno; Davidi Emmanuel, Waverton; William Thomas, Llanrwst; Francis Jones, Abergele, and others. A great gathering of ministers, deacons, and others, foregathered at Abergele station to await the arrival of the 2.30 train, which convey- ed, the coffin and the Festiniog mourners and friends. An. immense gathering, which included a very large number of people from Colwyn Bay, indicating the genuine respect felt for Dr. Jones and the family in that town, moved in proces- sional order to the Calvinistic Methodist church, the cortege being arranged expeditiously and with tact and decorum by Mr J. H. Lewis, Bridge House. The chief mourners were Mrs Jones (widow), Mr and Mrs D. White Phillips (son-in-law 'and daughter), Mr Arthur Penrhyn Jones (son), and Mr and Mrs Morgan E. Phil- lips (Festiniog). Among those, present were the Rev Francis Jones, Abergele; the Rev Robert Roberts, Colwyn Bay, who succeeded Dr. Jones in the pastorate of Engedi; Rev T. M. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem,, Colwyn Bay; Rev John Edwards', pastor of the Presbyterian- Church, Colwyn Bay Messrs William Owen (Chairman of the Vale of Conway Monthly Meeting), T. Pryce Williams-, T. R. Lewis, and Edward Williams, deaoons of Engedi; Rev Thomas Parry, J.P., pastor of Hermon, Colwyn Bay; Revs T. J. Whel'don, Bangor; Evan Jones, Car- narvon; Daniel Rowlands, Bangor; David Hoskins and John, Owen, M.A., Festiniog; David Jones, Liverpool; Griffith Ellis, Bootle; R. J. Williams, Secretary of the Foreign Mission, Liverpool; R. Jones, Rhyl Owen Evans, Llan- dudno Selwyn, Jones-, Deganwy; T. Gwynedd Roberts and William Jones, Conway; Evan Jones, Denbigh; S. T. Jones, Rhyl; J. D. Jones, Gellifa Evan Jones, Ad'wy'r Clawdd D. Tecwyn Evans, B.A., Llanddulas; Morgan Dav- ies, Abergele; J. Williams, Bangor; O'Brien Owen, Carnarvon; Howell Harris Hughes, Fes- tiniog; Mordaf Pierce, Llanidloes; Owen Ffoulkes, Bettws, Abergele; E. Jones, Presta- tyn; T. Jiames, Penmachno; Jonathan Jones and Benjamin Hughes, St. Asaph E. Stephens, Ruthin; W. J. Williams, Liverpool; Lewis Owen, Rhyl Dr. Morris, Llanidloes; Robert Williams, Towyn, Abergele Knowles Jones, Rhyl; William Rowlands, Towyn, Abergele i. Richard Jones-, Liverpool J. Tudno Williams, M.A., Llandudno; David Jones, Holt Road, Liverpool; E. T. Davies, Old Colwyn; Richard Jones, Mancott; Messrs. T. Watkin Lumley, J.P., James Griffiths, L. M. Burrell, Roger P. jone?s, T. T Dowell, J. R. Jones, Richard Davies, D. Parry, Elias, Davies, Edward Lloyd (Morvan), Thomas Jones, Colwyn Bay E. H. Millward, J. Jones (saddler), Thomas Jones (butcher), D. G. Roberts, J. H. Lewis, Pierce Davies, Abergele; E. B. Jones, Rhyl; G. T. Evans, Aberegele; David Jones, Llandudnro; Kinsey Jones, Llanidloes; J. D. Jones, Clwyd Street, Rhyl; Goronwy Jones, Prestatyn. The service at the C.M. Chapel was ex- tremely impressive. The Rev Francis Jones, Abergele, gave out the well-known hymn, "Mae 'nghyfeillion adre'n myned," following which a portion of the Scriptures was read by the Rev Robert Roberts, Colwyn Bay, and a prayer by Rev Daniel Rowlands. Being called to speak, the Rev T. J. Wheldon, M.A., Bangor, said: I need not tell you how deeply I lament the death of my old friend Dr Cynhafal Jones. .■. ■„:■:■■■■ = V .Ural ^YNHAf AL, J UN lift, While, we are- sorrowing, heaven is rejoicing. What end-eared the deceased to all who knew him was his lovable nature and simplicity of spirit. He conquered every obstacle that came across his path with love. Our forefathers always maintained that the Roman Empire was conquered by this same spirit. A great and noble trait in the character of the deceased was his contempt for self-glorification. His main object in life was to faithfully serve his Lord. Perhaps some people thought that he had iied rather suddenly, but such was not the ciase. He himself knew, and several of his most inti- mate friends knew, that his earthly career was not to be long delayed:. He has been a great worker, and he gloried in it. He added lustre to his name by composing some hymns that are a treasure to the house of God'—hymns with life and soul in every line. It is not everyone's privilege to write hymns that will be sung with enthusiasm in, scores of years after the demise of their author. The deceased was- one of the few who have been able to do that. His works, will never die. I only wish I could attain emi- nence in the same direction. Say what you will, there is something sublimely grand even in death—the death of a saint. If God Almighty linked heaven and earth together in reconcilia- tion through sacrificing His only begotten Son on the rugged heights of Calvary, then there belongs to the saints a sublime greatness in death. I remember reading about two good old, Christians in South Wales. One of them died. -The other went to console his son by congratulatfing him upon the death of his father in these words: "I congratulate you, William, on. the coronation: in heaven of your father" Our destination: is in the hands of the King of kings, and I have no doubt as to the destiny of Dr Cynhafal Jones. It reminds me of a story I beard about a little girl who always kissed her father when going to bed at night, saying, "Good: night, dear dad, until the morn- ing." The little child was later taken ill, with no hopes of recovery. Shortly before crossing Jordan for the realms of eternal bliss she called her father to her bedside, and with her last breath -and, the smile of heaven on her wan face, said, "Good night, dear dad, until the morn- ing." And so I will say, "Good night, dear friend, until the morning." The Rev Evan Jones, Carnarvon, said: As our beloved, friend, like all of us, had to die, it is very appropriate that he should be laid to rest in the dust of the Vale of Clwyd, because he was a -child of the Vale, and one of its most honourable children, too. There were many things characteristic of the Vale of Clwyd em- bodied. in the life of the deceased—unpreten- tiousness, quietness, broadness, fruitfulness. He had filled his life to the brim with perpetual usefulness. And now we are going to lay him in the warm bosom of his own mother (the Vale of Clwyd) until the sound of the last trumpet. His noble spirit has flown home to God. He has been an useful instrument for good in the hands, of his Master throughout a long and honourable career. He was a man to mankind. He has now gone from his work to receive- his reward, and has been met on the threshold of heaven by Him who had been his "All in All" in the strife of life. In reaching home he would be met with-—"Well done, thou good and faithful servant." We are in grief after losing such a friend, but heaven will un- doubtedly rejoice in his home-coming. At the graveside the? Rev D. Hoskins, Festin. iog, read aL -Dortion of the Scriptures, followin V which the Rev John; Oweni, Festini?D?, 0 a short prayer- Thus ended t]Li.e. ?,iony, which from beginning to e,ii(i- im- pressive.

?——————————————————— ..t?L?At Plas Mawr Cafe, Mrs Lloyd never fails to tt?please. Luncheons are always "on the go," and the confectionery is always of the best or- der. Williams's new premises have some' special i lines in gentlemen's wear. ( 'Mr J. Jaredi Williams, in his new shop at the f corner of High Street, has one of the best dis- plays in town. For fruits from all quarters of the globe he has never been beaten for quantity or quality, while the sweetmeats kept are of the finest order. Boxes of the best chocolates and little hampers of variegated sweet-stuff make a second window one of the, most attractive in the 'i street. An, equally attractive show is provided in. the Berry Street establishment. I Mr Thomas Davies keeps an excellent stock of greengrocery on the other side- of the street. Mrs John, at her recently renovated and prac- tically re-built premises, is now able to accom- modate many more customers, at the same time. Her stock includes everything that can be found in- an up-to-date grocery and provision ware- house. She also has a choice supply of wines, j spirits, and cordials. | Always up-to-date, Messrs H. & J. Thomas, ] opposite the: Railway Station, have taken in an I excellent Christmas stock, and are. now display- I ing it to great advantage. This, however, is one, of those places of business that might be likened unto a beehive—an unostentatious ap- i proach, but a scene of tremendous activity within. The popular manager, Mr Roger Williams, has his' work cut out to meet the ever-increasing demands of his numerous customers, but being well prepared, he is sure to give satisfaction to the most fastidious. In the one, window Mr Williams has a fine assortment of dried fruits, peels, and cakes, with a bucket of pure lard done up in the most artistic manner. The best brands of tinned goods are all to be found, together with 'special blends of fine teas and coffee's. A speciality is made of home-cured hams and bacons, as well as butter and cheese. LANCASTER SQUARE. Mr D. G. Walker has a good show of the most popular brands of cigars and cigarettes. 'Messrs J. & J. Jones show boots of the most approved patterns, and at their hardware de- partment exhibit all kinds, of lamps, as well as a lot of useful articles of enamel ware. At the Temperance Hotel, 'Miss Roberts has a nice assortment of cakes and confectionery. Seasonable clothing is the leading line at Mr B. Evans's, London House. His windows are tastefully arranged with millinery and ladies' neck-wear, as well as a good assortment of gloves and umbrellas. The old-established1 drapery business con- ducted by Mrs Fawcett is again very attractive with a di's-pl?av of draper an?d outfitting goods. I ? y Mr Llewelyn Jones has not only a fresh stock of chemicals and drugs, but also a new selection of the choicest scents and perfumes. BANGOR ROAD. Mr Hugh Jones still maintains his good record for genuine goods. Gentlemen visiting Mr J. A. Lloyd's tailoring and outfitting establishments will find that all their requirements have been anticipated. Worshippers of "My Lady Nicotine" will not fail to visit Mr Lloyd Jones, the tobacconist. All the best brands of tobacco and cigars are kept. Mr Fred J. Jones has a very tempting assort- ment of Christmas cake and mince pies, all made: in the best possible manner. ■Mr William. Rowlands' has a, large1 and varied stock, which comprises, in addition to. groceries, fancy articles of every description". The Nelson meat emporium, is more popular than ever. 'Mrs Parry has a fine collection of articles suitable for presents. 'Mr E. Evans has a fine supply of fresh fish daily from the leading markets. Mr David Owen has made up his mind1 not to he outdone by the older meat purveyors in the town. His large stock of prime-fed animals is. well worthy of the closest inspection. One of the great deside-ratums of a butcher's shop is that above all things: it should be clean, and in this particular Owen's would be hard to beat, apart from the excellent show of meat. Christmas shopping would not be complete without a visit to Tower Stores, the newly-ap- pointed: premises near Bangor Road' Arch, where Mr Edward Jones makes a fine display of the best groceries, and! provisions. The' large sup- ply of hams and bacons-smoked and plain,— special prize Kiel butter, together with the choice asortments of jams, pickles, biscuits, and sweets, cannot fail to command attention, and when it is remembered that Mr Jones has always believed' that what is! best for the, customer is best for himself, no one need! fear disappoint- ment at his hands. His shop has one great ad- vantage just i-iow-the stock is entirely new. A splendid supply of apples and oranges is always kept on hand. UPPERGATE STREET. Mrs G. Parry, Uppergate Street, is well pre- pared with an excellent stock of goods, includ- ing dried fruits and fresh provisions. Mrs Parry keeps the best brands only. The best hams, and bacons are always on hand, while, a wide choice is offered in confectionery and cut cake. The confectionery establishment of Mr G. Williams is well known to all the. children of the town. Their wants have been well antici- pated, for the stock is one of the, most compre- hensive of its kind. Mrs, James Roberts, in Uppergate Street, has one of- the finest assortments of tin goods- that could be desired. Culinary utensils/ are- there in the greatest abundance. A pretty lamp is al- ways an ornamemt to the table, and in this de- partment Mrs Roberts is not to be surpassed. CHAPEL STREET. Mr Robert Roberts makes a, special feature of the dry fruits, which play such an important part in Christmas fare. For peels, currants, raisins, and sultanas, he cannot be beaten, and, indeed, it would be difficult anywhere to find a more compact little stock.