The North Wales Weekly News

Llanrwst District Council. The Rev. H. Rawson Williams, J.P., presided at the monthly meeting of the above Council at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, The following members were also. present: Meters. John Davies (Vice-Chairman), John Davies (Gwvtherin), W. Williams, D. Lewis, Isaac Hughes, Owen- Evans, David Owen, D. J'-nes, together with Mr. T. Hughes (Clerk) and Mr. Maurice Roberts (Surveyor). On the motion of Mr. J. Davies, seconded by Mr. D. Owen, it was decided to support the movement in favour of compensation for the compulsory slaughter of diseased animals being defrayed out of the Imperial funds. The Surveyor reported that the recent hoo had caused considerable damage to the roads, especially at Eglwysbach, a footbridge being de- stroyed, and the roads badly cut up. The officer was instructed to repLace the bridge with .a. wooden one. 8'C

Miss Crosfield's Indian Tour. In the Presbyterian Schoolroom, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay, on Tuesday, Miss Crosfield, of Bryn Eithin, gave an address to the members and friends of the Colwyn Bay and District Women's Liberal Association. The subject was £ India." The chair was taken by Lauy Ro- berts, of Bryngwenallt. who congratulated the Women's Liberal Association on the commence- ment of a third session and on the good work done by meetings, &c., and also urged the neces- sity of being ready for the General Election. Lady Roberts also spoke of India as a great nation, and of what we owe to her, of the state of transition! it is in, of the old religions that are dying thsre, and of the problem it is to stotesmerfhow to govern it properly and to edu- cate the young people there, so that they might be highly equipped bnth mentally and spiritu- ally for the work before them. In conclusion, Ladv Roberts spoke/with admiration of the work done by Lord Morley. Miss Crosfield commenced her address by re- marking that she only intended to speak of what she had seen. and done and not of^ecoacmic problems. Travelling by Marseilles, Port "-aid, and Ceylon, she landed at Calcutta, traveling from there to C awn pore, Nepaul, Benares, Lucknow, Dsrfecky, Delhi, Lahore, Amitzar, Agra and Oodignan. sailing for home from Bom bay. Early in her adofcess Miss Crosfield gave a concise sketch of Indian history, beginning with the Argan invasion (2000 B.C.), alluding in turn to the preaching of Buddha (600 B.C.), the attack on Buddhaism by the Brahmins (900 A.D.). Mohammedism, the great empire of the Moguls, and concluding with the beginning of British rule in Iï5° A.D. Miss Crosfield visiited the scenes of the Mutiny, the Ghats of Benares, saw the giants of the Himalayas from Darieiling. and many of the fine buildings which remain as monuments of great rulers long since dead. In addition, to sightseeing in the ordinary tense, Miss Crosfield had opportunities of seeing what the Civil Service was doing in India, espe;ially for agriculture, of seeing the homes of Rajahs and of visiting various educational establish- ments. At the close votes of thanks to Lady Roberts and Miss Crosfield were mofved by Mrs. Cromp- tori and Miss Sugden, and seconded by Mrs Thomas Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd Owen.

IN MEMORIAM CARDS. Choice Desdgnis in Stock. To be had at R. E. JONES & BROS'. Central Library, 8, Station-road, Colwyn Bay; Rose Hill-street, and Bangor-tcad, Conway.

I Territorial Instructors at the Butts. On Tuesday the annual shooting match be- tween the Instructors of the 5th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Flintshire) and the 6th Bat- talion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Carnarvon and Anglesey) took place on the Foryd Range, Rhyl. I The shooting was not up to the usual standard owing to a very severe storm coming an, but under such very trying circumstances the result was all the more creditable to the instructors of the Carnarvon and Anglesey Battalion, who won the match by 38 points. As the instructors of the 6th Battalion were unable to compete for their prize at the annual meeting of the Carnar- von and Anglesey 11fie Association held at Conway on the 28th of last August, it was de- cided that the scores made in this shoot should count for the prizes. Colour Sergeant- Instrue-ror Cox (Penmaen- mawr) gained the first prize of 62 for the third year in succession Sergeant-Major Burke, ^1, 2nd prize; and Colour Sergeant-Instructor Ken- sitt and Newey, each third and fourth prize. Lunch was provided on the range, and at the end of the shoot both teams sat down to a well- served dinner at the North Wales Hotel, N,here one of their old comrades, late Instructor of the Rhyl Company (Mr. Ruscoe)) presented the re- port. The Flintshire Instructors very kindly en- tertained the Instructors of the 6th Battalion to lunch and dinner. The usual wooden spoon was won by Colour Sergeant-Instructor Bill Keating, of the Holywell Company, for not coming up to scratch, making the lowest score. The Hon. Mrs. Hanbury Tracy, who has been staying at the Grand Hotel, Penmaenwar for the past six weeks, has very kindly given Capt. Jenkins a. very handsome shooting bag to be shot for at their annual company shoot, in order to en com age the Territorial movement in Penmaen- mawr. This is not the first time that Mrs. Tracy has shown her generosity to the local Company. Colour Sergeanit-Insitruetor Cox won the Instructors' prize for the third time on Tues day last at Rhyl. __8-.c.

Llanfairfechan Urban District Council THE BATHING CONTROVERSY. A meeting of the Council was held on Tues- day evening. Mr. T. J. Owen (Chairman) pre- sided, and there were also present Messrs. Harry Jorss, W. G. Roberts, Robert Hughes, R. C. Evans, J. R. Williams, L. D. Jones, J. Harrison. T. G. Morgan, Peter Williams, Owen Griffith, and Evan Jones; together with the Clerk (Mr. W. H. Ellis) and the Surveyor (Mr. Hughes). A letter was read from Mr. A. B. Seymour re the bathing problem, in which he said he did mot know whether WT. Bainbridge was taking up the case for the visitors or for the bathing-bo'x proprietors, and statmg that he did not person- ally see any objection to a person walking to the sea in a bathing dress with a mackintosh or dressing gown over a ad returning in a like man- ner. He considered, however, that a far more Objectionable custom, and one to his mind that should be called attention to, was the practice of allowing both sexes in the same box at the same time. CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNCIL. A letter was read from Messrs. Porter and Amphlett, Conway, claiming £ 1 SS. and costs on behalf of their client, Mr. Parkinson., of Llanfairfechan, who it was claimed had while trawling damaged a net to that amount in con- sequence of some pipe,; on the shore belonging to the Council not being properly shown on a chart. The Clerk stated that he had written Mr. Parkinson -epudiating liability, and it was de- cided to write to the solicitcrs to the same effect.

Old Colwyn Golf Club. A mixed foursome for prizes given by Miss Peck and Miss Pryce Jones was held on October ist, and resulted as follows:- W. Pryce Jones and Miss D. Wood, 99, 23, 76. V. Peck and Miss M. Evans, roo, 16, 84. G. E. Radford and Miss Jackson, 106, 22-84. Twenty-two cards were taken out, and d.pon the tie for second place being played off, V. Peck and Miss M. Evans proved successful. In the putting competition Miss D. Wood secured the ladies' prize and the Rev. H. E. Mocatta the gentlemen's prize. A match was played on Saturday on the Col- wyn links between the local club end the Col- wyn Bay club, resulting in a win for the former by 3 to 2. Scores :—G. E. Radford (4 and 3), 1 H. F. Ashby, o; H. Gray, o; W. Jones (5 and 4), 1 W. Pryce Jones (7 and 5), r A. J. Peake, o; Rev. Ll. A. Richards (captain), o; T. E. Purdy (3 and 2), r D. B. Crowther (I up'; E. E. Marriette, o. S. E. Francis and E. Matthews. match halved. This was the first time for the Colwyn Club to beat Colwyn Bay. __8"

Instruction in Temperance and Hygiene. At the recent meeting of the Staff and Supply Committee of the Denbighshire Education Autho- rity a resolution passed by the East Denbighshire Temperance Association was read, expressing "our gratification that the Denbighshire Educa- tion Committee is taking steps to ask the repre- sentatives of the head teachers to furnish them with their views as to the best means of providing in- struction in the principles of hygiene and temper- ance, and hoping the Education Committee will carry the matter through and arrange for such instruction 'to be given in all the schools of the county."

The New Llanddulas Lifeboat. CHRISTENING CEREMONY BY THE COUNTESS OF DUNDONALD. The carriage to convey the new lifeboat, Brother and Sister," arrived at Abergele station on Saturday, and has been set in order to convey the boat to Llanddulas lifeboat house. The new lifeboat arrived at Abergele station yesterday (Wednesday), and was taken to its headquarters. The christening ceremony is to take place near the Llanddulas boathouse at half-past four on Saturday afternoon, when it is expected that the Countess of Dundonald will perform the ceremony, and Sir A. L. Jones has been asked to preside on the occasion. The Llanddulas Silver Band will be in attendance, and will perform appropriate music. The lifeboat crew and others interested will be entertained to dinner later in the evening.

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Lite on the Congo. EXHIBITION IN LONDON. A most interesting exhibition was held last week at the Horticultural Hall, London, illus- trative of life and work or. the banks of the great river Congo The exhibition was opened by the Earl of Mayo who spoke of the terrible con- dition of things stilli existing on the Congo, and stated that the same state of things existed now as existed under the rule of King Leopold. Forced labour still confined. The native were rubber-producing slaves. When they did not bring in a sufficient quantity of rubber they were cashed with chicotte, a hippopotamus whip that cut to the bone it was ridiculous to sug- gest that there was danger) of a European war by a firm attitude en the part of Great Britain, because every European would be only too glad to see settled what had became a crying scandal. A resolution iwas passed appealing to the Government to talke immediate steps and insist upon the proper observance of the treaty ob- ligations on the part of the Congo authorities. The exhibition eloquently illustrated native life as it is to-day on the Congo, and incident- ally one is able to appreciate what has been accomplished there already by missionary effort. A splendid relief map of Central Africa, 20ft. b}1 9ft., showed the contour of the country and the course of the river A native hut was on view, also native Christian men engaged in use- ful industries which had been taught them by the missionaries, and a native woman engaged in the ordinary domestic duties. A portion of the famous river steamer "Peace" was also on view. In the Natural History Sec- tion many interesting views of the animal, vege- table, and mineral of the kingdom were shown. Implements of warfare and the finest collection of fetishes ever brought together were on view, while the terrible physical need) of the people of Congoland and the beneficient work of the mis- sionary doctor were splendidly demonstrated in the Medical Section by Dr. Fletcher Moorsheaidi. Of course a considerable seotioi was devoted to Red Rubber," in which ample evidence was shown of the unspeakable horrors of the present system of misgovernment of the Congo State. We understand that the inhabitants of North Wales will shortly rave an opportunity of seeing many of these interesting exhibits without hav- ing to go. further than Llandudno* A Missionary Exhibition has been arranged for the last week in Ncvembsr. The principal exhibits referred to abOlv-e are to be brought there, including the 1, floor map," "Peac-e," native hut, &c., and a number of missionaries and native Congo Christians will be present to. explain the various exhibits The two pictures are of native Congolese, one of a native of he Upper Congo, and the other of two native boys who have come under the ii.fiuence of missionaries, and are in training to become useful, happy citizens and possible native teachers themselves. W .L.

Colwyn Bay Amateur Operatic Society. THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD," There was a splendid attendance at the Victoria Pier Pavilion, Colwyn Bay, on Tuesday evening, when the Colwyn Bay Amateur Opera Company presented Gilbert and Sullivan's charming opera, The Yeomen of the Guard," by permission of Mrs D'Oyley Carte. This is the second opera that the Colwyn Bay Amateurs have undertaken, the other work being H.M.S. Pinafore," which was produced some time ago with much success. This production, as also the two performances of Pinafore," was organised by Miss Lena Thomas, of Capri, Colwyn Bay. The opera is one of the most beautiful in the Gilbert-Sullivan series, and the music is of a very high class. The plot is an ingenious one, and is full of human pathos and interest. The following was the caste:—Sir Richatd Cholmondelay (Lieutenant of the Tower), Mr J. W. Holden. Colonel Fairfax (under sentence of death), Mr D. Llewelyn Jones. Sergeant Meryll (of the Yeomen of the Guard), Mr A. LI. Stevenson. Leonard Meryll (his son), Mr A. Evans-Hughes. Jack Point (a Strolling Jester), Mr E. Thornley- Dodge. Wilfred Shadbolt (Head Jailor and Assistant Tormentor), Mr George Mason. The Headsman, Mr R Mervyn-Wood. First Yeoman, Mr R. E. Williams. Second Yeoman, Mr O. P. Jones. Third Yeoman, Mr Alf. Williams. Fourth Yeoman, Mr H. Greenfield. First Citizen, Mr J. Barker. Second Citizen, Mr Ernest H. Fleet. Elsie Maynard (a Strolling Singer), Mrs T. Water- worth. Phcebe Meryll (Sergeant Meryll's daugh- ter), Miss Elsie Crowther. Dame Carruthers (Housekeeper to the Tower), Miss Ida Mervyn- Wood. Kate (her niece), Miss May Thomas. Chorus of Yeomen of the Guard, Gentlemen, Citizens, etc.—Mrs A. J. Fleet, Misses Olive Brooke, D. Boardman, Louie Clarke, Nora Fowler, Ruth Gregory, Jennie Jones, Carrie Jordan, K. Knott, Frances Mobley, C. A. Roberts, Phyllis Robertson, Rees, Mary Sanderson, Nellie Smith, Lena Thomas, Elsie Mervyn-Wood, Ethel Wilkin- son; Messrs. P. Duckers, Davies, G. Heard, G. Madren, Rush, A. Simpson, H, Woodiwiss, Wadge. The Yeoman of the Guard was beautifully staged, and the stage pictures at the end of each act very picturesque and effective. The opera was produced under the direction of that clever comedian, Mr. E. Thornley-Dodge, and the music of the opera was rehearsed under the direction of Mr. Bryan Warhurst, A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M., whilst Mr. H. Lyell-Tayler was the musical director and conductor. An efficient orchestra was engaged for the occasion, with Mr. Montague Birch at the piano. The scenery was supplied by Messrs. Wilkinson, Martin & Co., Liverpool, the spinning wheel being kindly lent by Messrs. W. F. Booth & Co., photo- graphers, Abergele-road, Colwyn Bay the cos- tumes by Burkinshaw & Sons, Liverpool, and Miss Holland, Colwyn Bay; whilst Mr. J. Barker, Colwyn Bay, was the perriquier. Many local circumstances have to be taken into consideration when writing a notice of the perfor- mance but whilst the production as a whole did not realise the expectations of the most exacting critics present, it fully deserves to be described as a success. The singing of thechoruses leftsdmething to be desired, and so did the vocal efforts of some of the principals but the acting throughout was deserv- ing of the highest praise. It was to be observed that a great improvement had been brought about in the matter of elocution, and that there was plenty of life and movement on the stage, whilst the whole affair was marked by that crispness and spontaniety which were to be expected from the influence of Mr. Thornley-Dodge. All the speak- ing parts were well done, each artiste not only being word perfect, but showing an intelligent appreciation of the motive and spirit of the opera. Mrs. T. Waterworth made a very charming Elsie Maynard, and sang and acted throughout with dis- tinction. Her sweet voice and graceful manner were greatly admired, and her songs were de- servedly encored. In her scenes with Jack Point and Colonel Fairfax, she was distinctly good, and in every way she proved a decided acquisition to the ranks of the Colwyn Bay Amateur Operatic Society. Miss Elsie Crowther proved a most suc- cessful Phoebe Meryll, taking full advantage of all the opportunities offered her, and her clever co- quetry with the love-sick but scarcely lovable head jailor created endless laughter. Miss Ida Mervyn- Wood, as Dame Carruthers, gained a fair share of the honours of the evening, and in the final scene with Sergeant Meryll was decidedly good, and fully merited the enthusiastic encore. Miss May Thomas, as the housekeeper's niece, had a small part, to which she did ample justice, and proved her capacity for taking a much more difficult char- acter. In a word, the lady principals were deserv- ing of all praise. It was among the male principals that the vocalisation afforded room for critic- ism but here again the acting reached a very high level of excellence. Mr. J. W. Holden, whose tall figure was admirably suited for the I part, did well as the Lieutenant of the Tower. Mr D. Llewelyn Jones, although he did not repeat the success he achieved as Captain Corcoran in H.M S. Pinafore," acted very well as Col I Fairfax, but his voice was not equal to the music- allotted him, though he improved as the evening wore on. Mr A. I.I. Stevenson made a brave and kindly Sergeant Meryll, and although in this case again it was to be regretted that exceptional histrionic abilities were not combined with the requisite vocal powers, the acting throughout afforded very great pleasure to the audience, especially in his final scene with Dame Carruthers, in which he gained most hearty applause. Mr A. Evans-Hughes, notwithstanding a severe cold, was a capital Leonard, and made the most of the dramatic possibilities of the part. Of course, the chief honours of the evening fell to Mr. E; Thornley-Dodge, whose Jack Point was splendid from beginning to end. He was particularly good when applying to the Lieutenant for the post of jester, and again when trying to teach the jester's craft to the grim-looking jailer, whilst in the sad and dramatic final scene he played with conspicuous ability. Great praise is due also to the Wilfred Shadbolt of Mr George Mason, who-e acting as the head jailer and assistant tormentor eclipsed all expectations. The most noticeably weak point was the singing of the chorus of yeomen. To sum up, the production, despite the drawbacks alluded to' was clever and successful, and afforded great pleasure to a very large audience. The staging and the instrumental music are deserving of high encomiums. The performance was repeated last night (Wednesday) at the Victoria Pier Pavilion, and the opera will be given this (Thursday) evening at the Grand Theatre. ,Llandudno, where we hope it will meet with a cordial reception. Autumn entertain- ments of this description are most welcome in the seaside towns of North Wales. We congratulate Miss Lena Thomas upon her successful organisa- tion work, and hope that she will be encouraged to arrange further entertainments of the same kind. 8-

To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,—I accepted an invitation on Monday to attend the dress rehearsal of the Yeomen of the Guard at the Grand Theatre, Llandudno, which is to be presented at the Pavilion to-night by the Col- wyn Bay Amateurs in aid of the District Nursing funds, and whilst travelling thereto by tram, I was curious enough to ask why the Amateurs should be put to the expense and inconvenience of going to Llandudno for the final rehearsal. I was informed that the Directors of the Pier refused to grant them the use of the Pavilion unless they paid five guineas in addition to the twenty guineas they are paying for the performance to-night and to-morrow night. In my opinion such conduct on the part of the authorities is mean in the extreme, and my object in writing to you is for the purpose of letting the town know how the ladies and gentlemen have been treated. I should also like to take the oppor- tunity of saying that the Manager (Mr. A. G. Pugh) of the Grand Theatre generously granted the practically free use of the Theatre, notwithstanding the fact that th Society is paying Colwyn Bay Company almost twice as much for each perform- ance as it is paying for the use of the Theatre, and I was pleased to hear Mr. Thoraley-Dodge publicly thank the Manager for his kindness. We arrived home at 12-30 after 4I hours hard work in the Theatre, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Dodge, and the company quite fagged out. If this is the treatment meted out to those who give their time and money to provide amusements for the winter months, the sooner the better the town acquires a hall for such purposes.—Yours, &c., "AN OLD AMATEUR." October 5th, 1909.

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Llanrwst Public Library. MR. CARNEGIE CRITICISED. Mr. O. Isgoed Jones, J.P., presided at a general meeting of the subscribers of the above Library on Friday evening. VOLUMES PRESENTED. The General Secretary reported that Mr. D. L. Williams, Blaenau Festiniog, and Father Treboal had presented the library with several volumes. A vote of thanks was accorded the donors of the gifts. BILLIARD TABLE.. The Caretaker reported that the takings from the billiard table during the last nine months amounted to £ 24 13s. 4d. Mr. E. M. Jones further reported that some friends had contributed £ 7 towards laying the room with linoleum, &c. COUNCIL THANKED. On the motion of Dr. Owen, seconded by Mr. W. H. Williams, a vote of thanks was accorded the Urban Council for reducing the rent of the room from £20 to £15. FINANCE. The Treasurer reported that the adverse balance at the bank after the payment of the bills pre- sented for payment would be £ 14 7s. nd. THE GARDEN FETE. The Treasurer reported that the recent garden fete held at Plasyndre grounds realised a net profit of £ xi 15s. 5d. Mr. D. J. Williams remarked that the report was most satisfactory, and moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Isgoed Jones for his kindness in placing the grounds at their disposal, a privilege he hoped would be extended to them next year. Mr. J. Rhydwen Jones seconded the motion, which was adopted. The Chairman, in responding, expressed his pleasure at the successful issue of the fete. He would be delighted to allow the Committee the use of his grounds any year if they desired. After some discussion it was resolved to hold a garden fete at Plasyndre grounds on the first Thursday in August next year. CHRISTMAS-DAY ENTERTAINMENT. On the motion of Mr. D. J. Williams, seconded by Dr. Owen, it was decided to promote an enter- tainment on Christmas-night in aid of the funds of the institution. MR. CARNEGIE'S METHODS. The Clerk reported that he had applied to Mr. Carnegie for financial assistance towards the Library funds, and had received a reply to the effect that he only rendered assistance when new library buildings were contemplated, Mr. D. J. Williams remarked that the Library and Reading Room was now established 21 years, and had been upheld by the voluntary contributions of the inhabitants. Now at a critical period in its existence, when financial aid was so urgently needed, Mr. Carnegie turned a deaf ear to their application on the ground that they did not contemplate erecting a new structure. At Llan- rwst they had struggled against adverse circum- stances to provide material for the intellectual welfare of the community and others, .because they had dared to help themselves, they would receive no assistance from Mr. Carnegie, whose efforts were evidently directed to assist those who were too improvident to assist themselves, such philanthropy was misplaced and became a premium on improvidence and lethargy.

Colwyn Bay Council School. MANAGER'S PROTEST. At the recent meeting of the Staff and Supply Committee of the Denbighshire Education Author- ity, a letter was submitted from the Colwyn Bay District Managers as to the salary of Mr. W. S. Griffiths, Art. 50, and also a letter from Mr. W. S. Griffiths on the same subject. It was resolved that the Managers be informed that the remuneration given to Male Uncertificated Teachers, when at home, is £ 50 per annum, and that Mr. W. S. Griffiths is paid according to the same rule. The following letter from the Clerk to the Colwyn Bay District Managers was read Your letter of the 2nd inst. stating that Miss Doris Hindley had been appointed assistant teacher to the Conway Road School, at a salary of £ 40 per annum, was read at my meeting of the District Managers on Wednesday last, which has displeased them inasmuch as they had called your attention previously to making appointments in this way without giving them the opportunity of having any voice in the matter. My Managers are quite willing for your Committee to make appointments, but they consider that, as they are on the spot, they know the requirements better than those at a distance." It was resolved that the Organizer point out to the Managers the circumstances under which Miss Hindley was appointed, inasmuch as the complaint appears to be due to an imperfect acquaintance with the facts of the case.

New Magistrates for North Wales. DENBIGHSHIRE. The Lord Lieutenanant (Colonel Cornwallis West) has just added the names of Dr. H. O. Hughes (Abergele), Mr. J. T. Millward (Abergele), and Mr. W. Humbley (Llanddulas) to the com- mission of the peace for the petty sessional divi- sion of Isdulas, which comprises the parishes of Abergele, Llanddulas, Bettws-yn-Rhos, Llanfair- talhaiarn, and St. George. Dr. Hughes and Mr. Humbley are Churchmen and Conservatives, while Mr. Millward is a Liberal and Nonconformist, and has served for five years as a member for Abergele (Urban) on the Denbighshire County Council, and is also a member of the Old-Age Pensions Com- mittee for the Abergele district. Previous to these appointments the Abergele branch consisted of nine justices, of whom only one-Sir Herbert Roberts, M.P.—was a Nonconformist. The permanent bench as now constituted will be made up of ten Churchmen and two Nonconformists. A third Non- conformist, in the person of Mr. Edward Williams, happens to be a member of the bench this year in virtue of his office as chairman of the Abergele Urban District Council. FLINTSHIRE. On Friday an official intimation was received at the office of the Clerk of the Peace, Mold, that the names of two Flintshire residents had been added to the commission of the peace for the county. The new magistrates are Messrs. C. J- Batters, of Llanasa, colliery proprietor, and Thos. Humphreys, Bagillt, grocer and provision mer- chant. It is understood that both are Conserva- tives. Inquiry by a correspondent failed to elicit whether the new magistrates were or were not nominees of the Lord Lieutenant. BRIEFLY BIOGRAPHICAL. Dr. H. O. Hughes, of Abergele, was educated at the Denbigh Grammar School, and proceeded to Liverpool and Edinburgh for medical education. Soon after passing the final examination at the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Edin- burgh, in May, 1882, he was appointed surgeon in the Castle Royal Mail Steamers calling at Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, and Natal- He was also surgeon to a troopship during the first Egyptian campaign, arriving at Alexandria soon after the bombardment. Afterwards Dr. Hughes held the following appointments :—Surgeon in the Portugese Mail Service calling at Aden, Zanzibar, and Delagoa Bay surgeon in the British India Company, calling at Aden, Ceylon, Calcutta, Bombay, and the Persian Gulf; assistant surgeon to the Dowlais Iron Works house surgeon to the Denbigh Infirmary. Dr. Hughes came to Abergele in 1891, and holds the following posts :—Poor Law Medical Officer and the Public Vaccinator for the Abergele district of the St. Asaph Union Police Surgeon, Post Office Surgeon, Factory Surgeonj and Medical Officer to the Education Authority. Dr. Hughes is one of the most genial of men, and the honour conferred upon him has given great satisfaction and pleasure in the town and district. Mr. John T. Millward is a native of Denbigh, but has been resident of Abergele for the past A.6 years. He is a Nonconformist and a member of the Calvinistic Methodist denomination, and a sturdy Liberal in politics He is a County Council representative for the Abergele urban district, hav- ing served close upon six years, and being returned on two occasions by large majorities, he is also a member of the Old Age Pension Committee for the Abergele district. Mr. Millward carries on an extensive drapery and millinery business, having succeeded his father, Mr. Edward Millward, who is still living retired at Prestatyn, and close upon go years of age. Mr. Millward married Jane Hannah, the voungest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Roberts', of Hill Farm and Vron Dirion, near Mold. Mr. Millward is very popular in Abergele, and is a man of many parts, and his many friends are pleased at the honour conferred upon him. When the news became known in the district of Llanddulas that Mr. W. Wellesley Humbley had been placed upon the commission of the peace there was much gratification felt, for Mr. Humbley is very well known for the kindly interest he takes in all that appertains to the welfare of Llanddu- las. Mr. Humbley is the only son of the late Col- Humbley, J.P., LL.D., of St. Neots, Hunts. He was educated at Bedford School and Christ College, Cambridge. He married Miss Florence Dagmar, daughter of the late Mr. J. Skelding, of Homewood, Tentewen, Kent, and is Lord of the Manor of Cynesbury, Hunts. Mr. Humbley's father was a magistrate for Hunts and Beds, and for many years chairman of the St. Neots Bench. The Parish Council of Llanddulas has several times appealed to the Lord Lieutent of the county for the appointment of a magistrate from amongst the gentlemen in the neighbourhood. Mr. Hum- bley is therefore the first gentleman in the locality to receive this distinction, and he will prove him- self popular with all classes for the broad-minded views he is known to hold.

COLWYN BAY. LIST OF VISITORS. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J S Littlewood, Esq, resident Mrs Littlewood, do Miss G M Wright, do H Martin, Esq, Huddersfield Mrs Martin, do Miss S Martin, do Miss Pamela Martin and nurses, do Master H Martin, do Master Eric Martin, do Mrs Lyford, Chicago Master Lyford, do C Hoggs, Esq, London Miss Congreve and maid, Torquay W Wycliffe Barlow, Esq, and valet, Winchester Mrs Barlow, do J Barlow, Esq, do Mrs Murray, Edinburgh Mrs F Taylor, Manchester Miss Taylor, do F W Collinson, Esq, Preston Mrs Collinson, do Mrs Atkinson, Cleckheaton T. R Job, Esq, Blundellsands Mrs Job, do Miss Job, do Miss Bodkin and party, Harrogate J Hutchinson Driver, Esq, Woking J Rowlands, Esq, Birmingham Mrs Rowlands. do Huw Williams, Esq, London Mrs Williams, do Miss Williams and maid, do J W Jones, Esq, Manchester Mrs Fox, Rhostrevor H C Gresham, Esq, Bowdon Mrs Gresham, do Francis Lady Legard and maid, London Miss Hope Hamilton, do Mrs Horny Smith, Preston S Hodgkinson, Esq, Liverpool Dr Averill, Macclesfield Mrs Averill, do Miss Averill and nurse, do J Rogers, Esq, Wrexham C Moss, Esq, do Dr Roberts, Liverpool J Parry Jones, Esq, Hoylake Mrs Parry Jones, do G Stewart, Esq, Dublin Mrs Stewart, do Mrs Humphrey Lloyd, Kingstown H. S, Atkinson, Esq, Cleckheaton Master Atkinson, do J B Job, Esq, Freshfield Mrs Job, do Mrs C Taylor, Blundellsands Mrs C O Hughes, do Thos. Turner, Esq, Huddersfield Mrs Turner, do C Darnton Greaves, Esq, Southport Mrs Greaves, do Mrs Gorst, family, and maid, Huyton W Gray, Esq, Burnley Miss Gray, do COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W Whitehead, Esq, Manchester J W Bowker. Esq, Manchester ] Dodd, Esq, and chauffeur, Oldham Mrs Dodd, do F Seymour Mead, Esq, Northwich Mrs. Mead, do Miss Mallett. do Mrs Place Nottingham R W Sudbury, Esq, do Mrs Sudbury, do E T Moore, Esq, Sheffield Miss Jones, do Mise M Jones, Anglesey C Crabtree, Esq, Didsbury Mrs Crabtree, do F Lees Esq, Blundellsands Miss Chinnerv, Kent Colonel Hughes, Denbigh Mrs Grubb and maid, Dublin Mrs Selford Field and maid, Carnarvon Mrs Ludlow Beamish and:maid, Queens- town Colonel Macartney Filgate, Dublin Mrs Filgate, do Mr Justice Gibson, Ireland Mrs Gibson, do The Misses Gibson, do P H Pope, Esq, Stoke W Kenyon, Esq, Lymm Mrs Kenyon, do J A Kenyon, Esq, Sydney. Australia H;Vigers, Esq, London ■S Vigers, Esq do Miss Bees. Huyton E S Robinson, Esq, Dublin Miss Robinson, do J K Crisp, Esq, Stalybridge G L Johnson, Esq, Liverpool J T Hargreaves, Esq, Manchester G H Walker, Esq, Dukinfield Mrs Aspinall and chauffeur, Clitheroe Miss F de Houghton, do W Rees, Esq, Wolverhampton Mrs Rees, do T Bentley, Esq. Manchester W Henderson, Esq, Chester Miss Henderson, do G L Langdale, Esq, Warrington Mrs Langdale, do Mrs Curly, Dublin IMPERIAL HOTEL. Miss Wood and maid, Balbriggan J O'Neill, Esq, Sydenham Robt. Findley, Esq, Stoke L Johnstone, Esq, Bray Rev Father Harris, Dublin James Barton, Esq, Oldham S Schofield, Esq, Liverpool M Schofield, Esq, do W Wright, Esq, Tarporley E Wynne, Esq, Liverpool S. Mumford, Esq, Birmingham Miss Mumford, do H B Thomas, Esq, Llandudno J Cook, Esq, Leeds S Bailey, Esq, do R Twist, Esq, do B Mahon, Esq, Leicester L Carr, Esq, do C Gray, Esq, Bradford J Evans, Esq, London C Bradbury, Esq, Manchester C Holmes, Esq, Chester A Bell, Esq, Croydon J Palmer, Esq, do V Stretch, Esq, Aston Robt. Liston, Esq, London HOTEL METROPOLE. Col. de Souza, Genenda Madame de Souza, do Master Wladimir de Souza, do Master Adolf de Souza, do Master Edgar de Souza, do Miss Ruth de Souza, do Miss Helena de Souza, anl maid, Genenda Miss Wanda de Souza, do Mr and Mrs Read, Liverpool Master Read, do J Workman, Esq, do W H Cook, Esq, London Rev. Giles, Liverpool vjr'ell-Taylor, Esq. London V W Hickson, Liverpool Mrs Hickson, do Mrs Allerton, do O Powell, Esq J Sykes, Esq, York Mr and Mrs Groom, Alsager J H Cooke, Esq. London P Jacobson, Esq, Lverpool W H Bateman. Esq, Birmingham J Melton, Esq, Glasgow J Raison, Esq. Southport R Clegg, Esq, Herkmindake J Teasdale, Esq, Liverpool R Curtis, Esq E T Fear. Esq, Birmingham LOCKYERS' PRIVATE HOTEL. Mrs Williams, Nottingham Miss Williams, do Williams, Esq, do Thos. Robinson, Esq, Mancheeter J Osbourne, Esq, Ashbourne Mrs Osbourne, do Miss Osbourne, do Mrs Haworth, Harrogate Miss Tyler, Leicester Walter, Esq, Birmingham Mrs Walter, do Walter, Esq. jun., do Rev Davies, Hyde GREENFIELD ROAD. Heathfield Towers Miss Retemeyer, resident Miss Foster. do Mrs White and baby, Leeds Miss Butterfield Mrs Callister, Birkenhead Miss Callister, do WEST PROMENADE. The Balmoral- J Fisher, Esq, Burton Mrs Fisher, do Mrs Faulkner, Burton H Ekins, Esq, Moseley Mrs Ekins. do Misc Ekins, do Mrs Mundy, Oxford Miss Mundy, do F Marsden, Esq, Buxton RHOS-ON-SEA. RHOS HYDRO. Dr Swindells, Manchester C S Bristow, Esq, Rhos Mrs Bristow, do J Walker, Esq, Manchester T Seville, Esq,*do H Walker, Esq, do Mrs Walker, do J Mac Michael, Esq, do Dr Lee, Stockport G Edgar, Esq, Rhos Rowlands, Esq, Liverpool ] Pickard, Esq, Altrincham Mrs Pickard, do Nurse Roose, do