The North Wales Weekly News

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MASONIC INSTALLATION.—The annual installation meeting was held on Friday by the St. Trillo Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, No. 2,569, at the Central Hotel, when the retir- ing Master, Worthy Brother Felix Hadley, in- stalled as his successor in the chair Brother Samuel IHomer, S.W., being assisted by the fol- lowing Past MastersWorthy Brothers J. G. Tuxford, James Porter, R. Arthur Priohard, Owen Rowland, C. M. Lees, J. Dicken, and W. A. Tuxford. The following were invested by the new W.M. as his officers for the ensmrng lodge year :-Brother H. J. Wright, S.W. Bro. A. C. Meyer, J.W.; Brother the Rev. Ll. A. Richards, chaplain; Brother the Rev. W. Pow- wall Owen, secretary; Brother F. C. T. Hadley, S.D.; Brother J.. E. Conway-Jones, J.D.; Worthy Brother J. Dicken, P.M., P.G., S.D., D. :of C. Brother T. J. Linekar, organist; Bro. W. Jones, I.G.; Brother W. J. Dunning, S.S. Brother R. Arthur Jones, J.S. and Brother W. "Wrench, Tyler. Worthy Brother Owen Rowland, P.M., P.P.G.J.W., was elected charity repre- sentative. Later in the evening the annual St. John's festival banquet was held at the Imperial 'Hotel. EXCELSIOR SWIMMING CLUB CON- CERT.ILast night (Wednesday) an excellent concert was held in the Church Room, Rhiw- road, when there was a capital attendance. Mr. Charles Reynolds, J.P. (Netherton), occu- pied the clhair. The artistes were Miss Nellie Hodgetts, Miss Olive Brooks, Miss Elsie Crow- ther, Miss Mervyn Wood, Mr. G. Wadge, Mr. D. Llewelyn Davies, Mr. D. Greenfield, Mr. P. Gimson, and Charlie Bray, the talented star boy comedian and dancer, of Messrs. Adeler and Sutton's Company. Master Charlie was voci- ferously encored, and is as popular as ever with -the Colwyn Bay public. Mr. Fred Nee, com- edian, also created much merriment. A dis- play was also. given, by the flying gymnasts and equihilibristts. Miss Muriel Hamim-ersliey was the accompanist ,and Mr. Pyart, the secretary of the event, worked hard for its success. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AND FLORAL ■ CONCERT On Wednesday next the annual chrysanthemum show and floral concert in con- cert in connection, with the Colwyn Bay and District Horticultural Society will be held in the Victoria Pier Pavilion. The concert will be under the direction of that highly esteemed lady Madame Riviere. Madame Dews has kindly consented to open the chrysanthemum show at at three oJclock, and will sing verses of God save the King." The rare teautyr^r of the chys;anthemums grown in Colwyn Bay can be seen. At the floral concert at 7.30 p.m. the Pavilion with its wealth of flowers and dazzling lights and the brilliant toilettes of the ladies will be a sight well worth seeing. The following artistes will appear: Madame Dews, Miss. Annie Bebb, Miss Marjone Dunning, and that famous humorous and musical society en- tertainer, Mr. Harrison Hill, who has had the honour of appearing before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and many members of the Royal Family Mr. Hill has received high encomiums from the Bishop of London and the Lord Chiex Tustice of England. The other artistes are Mr. A T Fleet Mr. Frederick Hague (cellist) ,Mr. IC. Montague Birch (piano), and the Colwyn Bay Amateur Orchestra, under the conductorship of *STf gSSS Harnett. The event has been a great success in former years, and it is_ h°P? that this year's will eclipse its predecessor!3 Committee: of the Society desire that a dona- tion of £$be given to the Cottage Hospital. TUNIiOR FOOTBALL.—On Saurday the Celts opposed Rhuddlan Wanderers away, in ideal weather and before a good attendance. Teams: —Wanderers: J. E. Roberts, goal; W. C. Ro- berts and Joseph Griffiths (captain), backs; Percy Evans, Thomas Williams, and David E. Jones, halves; Albert Williams, Robert Wynne, T. H. Evans, Robert Twist, and J. E. Evans, forwards. Celts: D. LI Jones goal; J. K. Tones and E, R. Jones, backs; J. Hughes, Llew. iSberts (captain-), and W. T. Hbskins, halves F Alford, T. Parrv, E. Lunt, R. Jones,, and Howell Williams, forwards. Referee, Mr Ior- werth Evans. Linesmen, Messrs. ]■ W- Parry, Rhuddlan, and B. Jones, Colwyn Bay. The home skipper won the toss and elected to play p towards the town goal. After the opening ex- changes, the Wanderers opened the scorm m a somewhat fortunate wav. Roberts, the Celts custodian, in endeavouring to clear, kicked the •ball against the home centre forward,off whom it rebounded into the net. The visitors EIOon equalised through Alford, the goalkeeper qule failing to judge the shot. The Celts continued to attack, and as a result of a determined raid on. the Rhuddlan goal they drew ahead. T. Lunt drove the ball hard in, and the goalkeeper failing to hold the shot, 1. Parry rushed up and easily scored. The second half was evently contested, both sides making strenuous efforts to score, but the defence on both sides was too strong to admit of this. Rhuddlan were the Iheavier team, and the performance accomplished by the Celts in defeating them was very credit- able one. The Celts have now played three matches, of which two have been won and one drawn. RHOS ST. TRILLO.—Rhos journeyed to Llanrwst on Saturday, where they encountered a strong team in Llanrwst Albions. They were represented by: A. Berts; D. Hughes and Arthur Downs (captain) N. Jones, M. Mac- Intyre, and G. Hughes; R. Ellis, E. F. Tucker, Edgar Phillips, A. Williams, and W. S. Griffiths. Mr. Richards, of Llanrwst, was the referee. The Rhos team included several reserves. St. Tnllo won the toss and played' down the slight slope. For the first quarter of an hour they held a decided advantage, and one shot from Tucker hit the crossbar with .he goalkeeper beaten. A ,fine passing run by the visiting forwards was ipulled up by a home back in the nick of time. 'Llanrwst scored through their inside left, the combination of the home left wing being quite (the feature of the match. Dowines and Mac- TntyTe defended well, and prevented any further score to half time. In the latter portion of the game the Albions, who were now playing to- wards their favourite goal, bad quite the measure of the visitors, and scored twice. Williams, Phillips, Tucker, and Ellis took part in a clever passing run, but the defence opposed to them was of a formidable character. The game was played in an excellent spirit, and at the close Rhos were congratulated by their opponents up- on their fine exhibition and sportsmanlike tac- tics. The locals admit that the Albions were too good for them but hope to have their revenge in the return match on New Year's Day. A strong team has been selected for Saturday to oppose Conway Celts at Rhos. The composition is: Mal Hersee Savage and Arthur Downes N. Jones, Maclntyre, and D. Hughes; W. Phillips, E. F. Tucker, E. Phillips, and Ellis Jones. Re- serves A. Williams and W. S. Griffiths. Mr. Savage will referee, and the Rev. T. E. Tim- othy will act as linesman. The Rhos record to date is: Played, 4; won, 3; lost, I; goals for, 10 against, 4. NEW DEAGONS AT BETHLEHEM C.M. CHAPEL.—At the society meeting held on Thursday night at the above chapel, Messrs. Thomas Jones, Llys Cynwal, and E. G. Jones, chemist, were elected deacons. The Rev. Evan Hughes and 'Mr. John Owen, Avallon, LLan- diudno, were present as representatives of the monthly meeting. BRILLIANT ATTRACTIONS AT THE PUBLIC HALL.—Mr. Harry Reynolds has .secured for reproduction next week pictures of the Blackpool aviation meeting, which will give one a fine idea of aerial navigation. All the famous pilots of the air will be seen. On Thursday next Miss Maggie Morton's wen- selected company in the popular drama, Two Little Sailor Boys," will occupy the stage. It is advisable to book early, at Fleet's Music Stores, for this event. DELIGHTFUL PICTURES.—With the dis- covery of the cinematograph was ushered in a form of entertainment which has now become an established factor in the regular pastimes of the people. It beguiles the leisure of all classes. This week's programme at the Picture Hall is again very attractive, the audience being taken on a irip to New York, without any, extra charge, and without suffering from an attack of "mal de mer." In" The Dramatist's Dream a young author dreams his play, has it ac- cepted, and on the first night proves an im- mense hit, but he is rudely awakened by the postman, who- hands him the returned manu- script. The Friend of the Family is some- what of a matrimonial complication, but a young child ultimately brings about a happy re- conciliation. In The Magic Fountain Pen a pen draws sketches, which, without human aid, gradually change. For instance, Napoleon turns into the Emperor William, then King. Edward, and lastly to Washington. A pedestal changes to a stylish young lady, a loving couple into a pair of ducks, and so on, one series of evolutions after another. In "Animated Cotton" a magician appears to be able to do anything in the way of manipulating cotton thread. We see a wonderful variety of designs made swiftly by unreeling the cotton. A sock is darned, with- out any apparent aid, the cotton works itself in thread by thread, line by line. Most astonish- ing are the other things accomplished,. The Sword and King is an enthralling artistic pro- duction of "ye olden tymes," in which a tyrant king is overthrown by the son of a shepherd, who is afterwards crowned king. But the top liner for this week is Lily Boheme," one of the most thrilling picture dramas ever seen. A few comic pictures complete a most entertaining programme. PROMOTION.—We are pleased to learn that Mr. Isaac Vickers, platform foreman during the past few seasons at the railway station, has been, appointed permanent foreman. Mr Vickers is one of the most obliging and well-known of Colwyn Bay railway officials, and we congratu- late him upon his well-deserved promotion. LOCAL AMATEURS.—A number of those who took part in the comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore and in the more recent production, The Yeomen of the Guard," assembled in the Grosvenor Cafe, Penrhyn-road, on Thursday evening to consider the question of forming an operatic society. The meeting was convened by Messrs. D. "Llewelyn Jones and J. W. Holden, the former gentleman being voted to the chair. It was definitely decided to form a society, but before the matter is gone into further an oppor- tunity will be afforded everyone interested to speak on the subject. A public meeting will be held in the Grosvenor Cafe this (Thursday) evening at S p.m., and a cordial invitation extended to' all. WELSH WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE AS- SOCIATION.—The inaugural meeting of the Colwyn Bay Branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Association was held at Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel Schoolroom ou Friday afternoon. There was a very good at- tendance, and the room was prettily decorated for the occasion by the following ladies, who presided at the tea tables :—Mrs. Williams, Bodawen; Mrs. Noble, Station House; Mrs. S. Williams, Bry/n. Awel; Mrs. Hughes, Wyn- tlhorpe, assisted by Misses Evans, Lawson-road Miss Griffith, Llys Cynfelyn Mrs. Ellis Wil- liams, Miss Roberts, Danesbury, &c. The fol- lowing officials were elected:—President, Mrs. M. Berth Jones; treasurer, Mrs. J. Wesley Hughes; secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Lewis; presi- dent of sewing class, Mrs. Morris, Maldwyn; secretary, Mrs. Williams, Bank Buildings and treasurer, Mrs. Davies, Benmore. A miscel- laneous meeting was held, Tyresided over by Mrs Berth Jones. Votes of sympathy were passed with .four members in their bereavement, viz. Misses Williams, Edeyrn, House, loss of a father; Mrs. Jones, Gas Cottage; Miss Owen, Plas Eirias, and Mrs. Salisbury, Laburnum. A glee was nicely rendered by the White Ribbon Choir recitation by Miss Dilys Jones violin and pianoforte duet by the Misses Gladys Davies and May Jones; song, Miss Dora Roberts; recitation, Miss Olwen Jones; and song, Miss Evans, Cherville. In the course of the meeting Mrs. Morris, Maldwyn, gave her report of the Gymanfa Gwynedd, held at Holyhead, and Mrs J. R. Jones read Lady Roberts' address to the Union. The Snowdrop Band, recently organised by Mrs. T. M. Jones, were invited to the tea and join in the meeting, and thirteen new mem- bers of the band were enrolled. THE REV. SETH JOSHUA.—This popular South Wales evangelist will visit Colwyn. Bay to hold a mission at the English Presbyterian Church, from November 211st to the 29th. THE C.M.S. SALE OF WORK.—The recent sale of work held at the Church Room, in aid of the funds of the Church Missionary work, realised -C50 8s. id. CHRISTIAN SOCIAL UN-ION.—A branch of the Christian Social Union, has been formed in this parish, with the Vicar as president, and Miss Watt, Coed Pella, and Mr G. D'Arcy, Ravensworth, as hon. secretaries. GIFT TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.—Very acceptable gifts of trees and shrubs have been made to St. Andrew's Church by Mrs Crosfield, Mrs Lawton, and Mr W. H. Bourne, and the planting of these was kindly carried out by Messrs Kipp, Kilbourne, and W. Storel. Mrs S. K. Williams, of Brinnington, Victoria-park, has also: presented a handsome altar linen cloth. PRETTY WEDDING.—On Monday, Miss Olive Pollard, of Kilmore, Woodhill-road, Col- wyn Bay, was married at St. Paul's Church, to Mr Charles Dempsey, the well-known black and white artist, of Colwyn, Auburn-avenue, Douny- brook, Dublin. The Vicar, Canon Hugh Ro- berts, officiated, and the bride was given away by her mother. The best man was Mr -J. C. McLean, of Dublin, and the bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Pollard, sister of the bride. A reception was afterwards held at Kilmore, where many guests were present. The happy couple left by the 1.35 p.m. train en route for the Kill- arney Lakes for their honeymoon. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful pre- sents. I.O.G.T., "PIONEER" LODGE—The last meeting was well attended. The quarterly re- ports of the several officers were submitted, from which it could be see nthat the Lodge is pro- gressing favourably. According to the Hon. Sec- retary's report, the attendance during the past quarter has avferaged seventeen per night, which is a good figure for the time of year. Twenty new members have been enrolled during the quarter, and the total strength of the Lodge at present is 85 members, including three Dis- trict Councillors. A short, but pleasing, pro- gramme was sustained by Bros. Owen and Newall, and Sisters E. Jones and L. Hill. On Sunday, at four o'clock, about thirty members of the Order attended at the Colwyn cemetery for the purpose of placing a wreath upon the grave of our late Bro. K. Boodoo—better known as Abram,—a student at the African Institute, and a member of this Lodge, who. died in April last. A most impressive service was gone through, under the leadership of the C.T., Bro. W. J. Hill, Bro. Edward Jones, G.Sec., and Bro. Aldis also taking part. Sister L. Hill rendered the solo, When the roll is called up yonder," all joining in the chorus. A most beautiful and appropriately symbolic artificial wreath was placed upon the grave, as a token of the loving place he holds in our memory.—O.L.R. THE FOOTBALL CLiUB.—Owing to Car- narvon United being engaged in a cup-tie, the iColwyn Bay club will not be able to fulfil the League engagement with the Canaries as previ- ously arranged. It is hoped to make some ar- rangements for an engagement for Saturday. P.S.E.—At the Nantygllyn weekly meeting on Saturday, at Nantyglyn, under the auspices of the Pleasant Saturday Evenings' Committee, an address was delivered by Captain Treleaven Jones, of Old Colwyn, which was very much appreciated. The Rev. T. E. Freeman occupied the chair, and there was a very good attend- ance. MISSIONARY LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening, in the Lecture Hall, Mrs Francis Tay- lor, of the South Africa General Mission., gave a lecture on the work of that society. The event was arranged by Miss Carlile, of Colwyn, and the Rev. John Edwards was in the chair. The lecture was attentively listened to by an appre- ciative audience. SOCIAL.The annual, tea and social evening of the members of the English Congregational church took place yesterday (Wednesday), in the Lecture Hall. The hall had been, specially de- corated and arranged for the occasion, and bore a very cosy appearance. Tea was served 10 some two hundred and fifty church members and friends, the arrangements being in the hands of the following ladies:—Mr R. A. Lloyd, Mrs Walker, Mrs Garside, Mrs Hulme, Mrs Sykes, Mrs W. Greenfield, Miss Booth, Miss Howe, Miss Stockdale, Misses Jones (Westminster House), Miss Edge, and Miss Beamer. A pro- gramme of music, arranged by the pastor, the irev. Thomas Lloyd, was contributed by Miss Bateson, Miss Rita Bell, Mr and Mrs Manuel, Mr Watson Hartley, and Mr George Wadge. Anthems were rendered by the choir, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by the large com. pany. CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE.—A fortnight ago the local Company was inspected by Major E. Ellis Williams, Pontrobert, Welshpool, .and is now officially recognised as the Colwyn Bay Company of the St. Asaph Regiment. Corn,. missions have been granted to Mr W. Prichard, officer commanding to Mr G. H. Maddocks, to the Rev. Canon Hugh Roberts, chaplain, and to the Rev. R. D. Hughes, Assistant Chaplain. JUMBLE SALE.—On Saturday, in the Church Room, the local Y.M.C.A. held a jumble sale. The event, which was a great suc- cess, was arranged by Mr cams. W. Bates, Dis- trict Organising Secretary for North Wales, and the following ladies kindly presided at the stalls :-Mrs Adamson, Mrs Alley, Miss Beamer, Misses Brown, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Cole, Mrs Hul- ley, and Mrs Johnston. Mr S. Johnston ren- dered great assistance by disposing of the rem- nants by auction. The sale realised over £13. BNGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY.-On, Tues- day the Rev. Evan Davies, Trefriw, delivered an excellent address on Dr. Edwards, of Bala. Mr Davies gave a short and interesting chronicle of the learned doctor's early days, and traced his influence on various phases of national life, diealing particularly with his influence on Welsh literature. The address was keenly appreci- ated by a numerous and interested audience. On the motion of Mr Henry Jones, seconded by Mr Lumley, the society thanked Mr Davies for his admirable address. The Rev. Robert Roberts occupied the clhair. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION.—The committee appeal to the charitable for help that they may continue the sick fund. By means of this fund, nourishment is supplied, to the sick, who, through poverty, cannot obtain necessaries during convalescence. Last winter many gener- ously responded by contributing to the special sick fund, and 303 tickets for nourishment were supplied to deserving cases. Gifts of clothing, &c., may be sent direct to the Nurse's cottage, Woodhill-road. Cheques and postal orders will be gratefully received by the hon. secretary, Mrs Jamieson, Woodstock, and the North & South Wales Bank. Several serious cases are at pre- sent in need of help. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL AUTUMN- AL MEETINGS.—The Rev. and Mrs Thomas Lloyd and Messrs John Jones and J. T. Taylor attended the autumnal meetings of the English Congregational Churches of North Wales at Holywell on Tuesday. RHIW C.M. MISSION CHAPEL.—On Thurs- day evening the literary and Dorcas societies opened the session with a very successful sup- per, a feature of the subsequent proceedings being an address by Mr David Roberts, Peny- bryn Farm (president of the liteiary society) on The antiquity of the Welsh Language." On Sunday nigiht, a service of song was held in the chapel, with Mr L. M. Burrell as president BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY. At last week's meeting, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Owen, Wood View, a very interesting and instructive paper on Religious Devotion (Defosiwn Crefyddol) was read by Mr. E. D. Ellis, Cynlas. There was a large attendance, and Mr. Ellis's paper was afterwards discussed, and also several suggestions were made with reference to the improvement of conducting public services bv the Rev. T. M. Jones, Messrs. Samuel Owen, Evan Owen, and Edward Hughes. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Ellis for his valuable paper. HUNGRY TO SCHOOL.—Mr. E. Bithell, the School Attendance Officer, writes :—" I should like to appeal once more through the medium of your paper to the generous and charitably inclined of Colwyn and Colwyn Bay. As winter closes on us we cannot but see the great poverty amongst the people of the Colwyn Bay district. I therefore make an appeal on their behalf for clothing and boots, which may be of little use to the well- provided, but would be "a boon and a blessing to those poor and starving children whom it makes our hearts bleed to see walking about the streets or huddling together with bare feet and very, very scanty clothing. Any such gifts forwarded to me will be gratefully acknowledged, or, if pre- ferred, will be called for if a postcard be sent to me." HERMON C.M. CHAPEL TEA AND CON- CERT.—The annual tea and conceit in connec- tion with the above chapel was held yesterday ((Wedfnesday), and both events were great suc- cesses. An exceptionally large number of people sat down at the tea tables, many availing them- selves of the tram service that runs past the model church. Tables for the tea were supplied by Mrs Hughes and Mrs Williams., Ocean. View Mrs Jones, Gwynfa, and Mrs Williams and Miss .Hughes, Hafod Euryn. They were assisted by Mrs Owen, Llys Aled; Mrs Williams, Bank Buildings; Miss Florrie WTlliams, Ocean-ter- race; Miss Jennie Davies, Hope Bank; Mu' Jones, Mrs A. Thomas, Gwynfa; Miss (-ven Jones, Miss Norah Pugh, Cynlas Miss Roberts, Mount Royal; Miss Hughes, Bod Eurvn,; Miss Lizzie Jones, Brickfields; and Miss Nellie A. 'Roberts. In the evening an excellent concert was held, under the chairmanship of Mr J. R. Jones, Lancaster House. The schoolroom was cro-wdled, and the entertainment was: greatly en- joyed. The following took part: —Miss Lottie 'Owen, Llys Aled; Miss Nellie A. Roberts, Miss Mary Davies, Cynlas; Miss Olwen Jones, Mr D. Llewelyn Davies, Miss Cendwen Williams, Mr O. Pierce Jones, Miss Jennie Davies, Mr Morris Ellis and friend, Miss Evans, Rhos Trevor; Mr Lewis Evans, Mr Mostyn, Miss M. Jones, Freshfield Miss Florrie Williams, Mr H. Berth Jones, Mrs Evans-Jones, and Mr Morris Ellis. The concert arrangements were splen- didly carried out by Messrs W. Williams, Bank Buildings, and R. Puglj, Cynlas. Votes of thanks were passed to all thait had contributed to the success of the event, and proceedings concluded with the singing of the Welsh Na- tional Anthem.