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COLWYN BAY. FOR PERFECT FITTING and Natural-look- ing Artificial "Sceth go to Kay and Sooe', Tynyffordd, Abergele-road, Coilnvyn Bay. Higih- I clas.s work at the most moderate charges. EASTER CARDS, EASTER NOVELTIES.— Choice designs, now ready. R. E. Jones and Bros., Weekly News Ofl5.ce, Station-road, C'olwyn Bay. NOTICE TO READ F RS.ow on Sale, all the latest Novels from 3^d. to is. each. This season's stock. At R. E. Jones k Bros., "Week- ly News Office, Station-road, Colwyn Bay. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—The Matron of the Cottage Hospital, on behalf of the Board of Management, wishes to express grateful thanks for the following gifts :—Miss Preece, chicken, eggs, plant; Mrs. Buckley, trusses Dr. Wood, magazines: Mrs. Bercsford, old linen, marma- lade Mrs. Roberts, old linen Misses Bycott, eggs, bananas Mrs. Spencer, four men's calico nightshirts, old linen, mackintosh, wool, picture, books, toys Mrs. Morris, Wilton House, tea Miss Prior, potatoes, beetroot. TEA MEETING AND LECTURE.—A very successful tea meeting and lecture were held at Horeb We si cyan Chapel, on Good Friday, the prooeedsi of which were in aid of the Trust Funds of the above chapel. The following ladies officiated at the tables:—Mrs. Roberts, Vardre House Mrs. Da-vies, Bwlohgwyn; Mrs. Evans, Horeb Cottage; and Mrs. Hughes, Myrtlewood, assisted by a host of willing lady helpers. The lecture was under the presidency of Mr. Enoch Jones, Gordon J ,odge. There was a good attend- ance, and the eloquence of the lecturer, Mr. W. O. Jones (late of Aber, now of Glanadda, Bangor), was greatly appreciated; his ready wit and hoanely illustrations fairly captivating the audience at times. The subject of the lecture was The Human Tongue," a subject, as the lecturer remarked, on which every person pre- sent was, more or less, an authority. The result the undertaking will be a substantial sum to the credit of the Trust Account, and the best thanks at the Trustees are tendered to all who .assisted in connection therewith. BETHLEHEM BAND OF HOPE.-On Tues- day evening, last week, the annual meeting of the above was held, and was well attended. The whole programme was carried out by the children themselves, the chairman being Richard Oliver Jones, and the conductor John Bennett Jones. It was evident, from the interesting way in which the children went through their tasks, that great care and pains had been, taken with them during the winter session. Before the meeting tihe children partook of an excellent tea, kindly, given by Mrs- Jones, Chester House, and on the proposal of the pastor, the Rev. T. M. Jones, seconded by Mr. T. Jones, Llys Cynwal, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Jones, Miss Agatha Williams, Messrs. D. Llew- elyn Davies, Lewis Parry, Thomas Owen, and T. R. Owen (the Band of Hope Staff), and to all who assisted to make the meeting such a success. HOLIDAY PICTURES—A grand holiday programme is presented by Mr. Harry Reynolds this week at the Public Hall. Crowded houses have testified in unmistakable fashion their ,3J)- preciation of the most excellent fare provided. Mr. Harry Liston and Miss Lord Lumley, the world-renowned entertainers, give nightly differ- ent selections from their famous entertainment, Merry Moments." Mr. Liston's versatility is phenomenal, and his impersonations are remark- ably clever. Among many good. subjects de- picted on the screen is one worthy of special mention. It is a magnificent pictorial repre- sentation of Shakespeare's Comedy and Tragedy," the principal role being played by the finest exponent of silent drama in the world. This sujbject is really an entertainment in itself. Shanghaied and" The Poor Composer are Picture dramas far above the average merit. The film" Molucca Isles (Oceania) teaches and de- scribes to us in five minutes more about the place, the customs and occupations of the natives than could be gleaned from five months' studying of books. "Sweet Revenge is the talc off a girl jilted by a young man for the sake of another girl. The firsft one; resolves to have bitter revenge, and sends a packet of letters and a photograph of the young man to the bride- elect. {However, the messenger carrying the packet is not the most careful, and drops the packet, which falls into a river. Territorial on the Brain gives us some idea of how a popular play works on the mind of a hitherto quiet and sedate old gentleman. He insists on his family saluting him in military style at the breakfast table, his gardener and milkman- are taught how they should behave in the presence of superiors in true military fashion. His family are drilled with broomsticks for rifles. Lastly, the poor old man buys a set of tin soldiers and plays with them. Hansel and Gretal is a very pretty fairy story. A bright little comic is .1 The Race for a Monkey." A lady receives, by way a a gift, an ape. and this she proceeds to take from a crate in the nresence of her many friends. The monkey immediately rushes off and leads them all a merry dance. In a bake- house the brute proceeds to splash all his pur- suers very freely with wet dough. In Fools- head Sportsman for Love the hero answers an advertisement, in which a lady wants a h-usband strong and a good siportaroan. Foolshead eaters the lisit, but is beaten all round. In a hand to hand glove fight his would-be bride knocks him out. Determined to achieve greatness in her eyes, he goes in for a series of daring adventures, which include driving a motor-car through. a shop window and trying a flight in an a,eroplane. OPENING OF CATLIN'S PIERROT ARCADIA.—Mr. Catlin and his company must have felt more than pleased on Saturday even- ing, when they saw the fine Arcadia crowded with over a thousand people to greet the Pierrots upon the inauguration. of whait is undoubtedly the earliest season in Pierrot history at the sea- side. The Arcadia reminded one off the. moruth of August, when seats are at a premium, and it Was a sight that spoke volumes for the growing Popularity of Colwyn Bay as a health resort. We congratulate Mr. Catlin upon his enterprise, and we also trust that between now and the Whitsuntide season the residents will help to reward Mr. Catlin for his praiseworthy efforts to popularise. Colwyn Bay. The large crowd on Saturday proved- eloquently that not only do visitors need fresh air, but entertainment as well. The weather was glorious, and everyone seemed happy, and the entertainment, under the management of Mr. Frank Blythe, was greatly enjoyed. The artistes are those of Mr. Catlin's Luton Company, which includes Mr. Bert Al- bert, comedian and entertainer Mr. C. Wallace Orton, light comedian Mr. Johnnie Baxter, the smart; little coon singer and clever dancer and Mr. R. IreLa-nd Cutter, dude and light comedian. Mr. Blythe produced several concerted numbers written and composed by himself. All the items were thoroughly enjoyed, and encores were numerous. Mr. W. A. Pryce-Davis is the man- ager, to whom a great deal of the success of the early season is due. EASTER IN THE CHURCHES. The Easter services commenced on Easter Sunday with celebrations of Holy Communion at St. Paul's at 6, 7, and 8.15 a.m., the total number of ccxirumunican/ts at these and after morning ser. vice being 752. There was a very large con- gregation at matins at 11 a.m., the fine edifice being crowded. The service commenced with the processional hymn, Christ the Lord is Risen to-dlay." A children's service was held at 3 p.m. Again at evensongs the sacred edifice Was filled, the processional hymn being Jesus Christ is risen to-day." During the day two excellent sermons were preached by the Vicar (Canon Hugh Roberts) upon The Risen Christ." Evensong ended with the hymn, "Our day of praise is done as a recessional. An organ recital followed by Dr. Montagu Venables- Williams, a large numiber of people remaining to enjoy the recital. The church was very taste- fully decorated with white aruml lilies, ivy, and daffodils. The collections, as usual on Easter Day, were devoted to the Vicar as an Easter offering. The number of communicants at St. Andrew's was 332, and at St. David's Welsh Church 130, making a total of 1,214. SURPRISING EFFECTS OF SUNDAY CLOSING.—At a special Police Court, on Mon- day, before Councillors Joseph Dicken and Geo. Bevan, James Hilton, in the employ of Mr. John Harley Cooper, licensee of the Royal Hotel, was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly in the Abergele-road on the previous evening. The evidence showed that defendant was mad drunk, and upon the Bench enquiring where he could have obtained the drink, Mr. Harley explained that defendant had been to Llandudno Junction in the evening. Witness remarked that he had far more trouble with his men on. Sunday evening than on, all the other days of the week put together, as it was their custom to visit the Junction on that day by con- venient trains and return home in an ex- cited state. Defendant was let off on condition that he cleared out of the town "instanter." RAFFLES AT BAZAARS.—-The members of the Church of England Men's Society passed, at their last meeting, held March 2.1st:—" That ,they wish to make a strong protest against all rallies and what may be called games of chance being held at Church bazaars or for Church purposes, and they hope that the clergy will do their best to discountenance the same." RENOVATING ENGEDI CHAPEL.—This church in '\Voodland.road\ W'-ejsjt is being re- painted and decorated throughout by Messrs. Parry and Williams, of Colwyn Bay. The edi- fice is also bein'g installed with electric light by Messrs. Pierce and Co., Pemrlhiyn- road, C-oi- wyn Bay. These are improvenients that will greatly add to the comforts Off worshippers. NOTICE OF REMOVAL.—School for Girls and Little Boys from Glen Home to Glyn Villa, Abergele-road. Prospectus and all particulars for Day Pupils or Boarders on application to Miss Selbie and M-iss Ayles. 516 DEPARTURE OF MR. W. R. HANDS.—It is with regret that we learn that Mr. W. R. Hands, our highly respected townsman, and people's warden at St. Paul's Church, is de- parting from Colwyn Bay to-morrow (Friday). Mr. Hands, who has lived in Colwyn Bay for twenty years, earned -for himself a popularity, particularly amongst Church folk, wihich will iiiot easily be -forgotten. Fie has acted as people's warden at St. Paul's Church for seven consecutive years, and this post: is n.o sinecure. However, Mr. Hands was able to do his work in a conscientious and amiable manner, and earned the respect and high regard of all with whom he came in contact, and his loss to, the Church and town will be greajtly felt. Mr. Hands intends visiting some friends in E ngr- land prior to his departure for Swaziland, South Africa, where his son is engaged in farm fruit growing. A presentation is to be made to Mr. W. R. Hands at the Easter Vestry, to be held at St Paul's Church this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock. BRVNYMAEN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The Vicar has appointed Mr. Riley to be Sunday School superintendent. Mr. Riley has rendered great help in the Sunday School and the child- ren's nieetinigs, BRVNYMAEN PARISH CHURCH.— On Good Friday there was an. English service in the morning and a Welsh service in the evening. The Story of the Cross was- sung in the morndnlg, and the Vicar preached! from the Seven Words of our Lord when suffering on the tree. On Easter Day the weather was delightful and glorious, the very Weather we like to associate with this festival- There was a celebration at 8 a.m. '(English)* and a second at 10 a.m. (WTelsh), and a third after the morning service at 11 (English) There was a very good num- ber of communicants, and we were very glad toi see 50 many off the visitors coming forward. At 6 p.m. there was a Welsh service and ser- mon. The sacred edifice had been very beauti- .fully d-ePoraitedi by Mrs. Owen (Vicarage), Miss Frost, Miss Alice Frost, and Miss Owen, who also, together with Mrs. Brock tand Miss D. Roberts, conitribu,ted flowers, &c. The musical parts of ttle service were excellent. They had been arraftg^d by Mr. Burwell, Mr. Ll. Davies sing.ing two sacred solos, and we are pleased to gee the remainder of the choir, wlÜch has lately been added to, so regular in their attendance. The Lesions were read by Mr. Llewelyn, Davies at the Welsh services. The congregations were very large morning and evening.—COR. 11 G" COMPANY, 3RD BATT. R.W.F.— Ord,rs:-N,lo,i,day, 4th April: Recruits' train- ing. 7.30 t--rn.; dress, optional. Tuesday, 5th April: N.t,.0.'s lecture, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, 6th April; C-ornpany and recruifts' training, 7.30 p.m. drtis, drill order. Friday, 8th April: Physical and recruits' training, 7.30 p.m. dress, optiinal.-Notice: All N.C.O.'s and rnen- who have changed their address or de- ficient of any articles of clothing or equipment are re^l^sted to inform the Instructor of the SAINE.—BY oIder, f. iII. BORTHWICK, Second Lieutenant Commanding. OOLWYN AY LITERARY SOCIETY.-A feting will be held on Tuesday, April Sith, wW readings from the works of George Mer- edith will be given by the following members -ke.v. J. Hunter Smith, M.A., Miss Snoddy, Ml F-djth Harker, Miss Oharnley, Mr. Kunn, Miss Ayles. siy tylSS BOLMES has removed her School of Drying, Painting, and Crafts from Penrhyn- r0iM to The Studios, Central Buildings, Aber- gekr0ad. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH TOWER.—There is eVty probability that a start will be made in the immediate future with the erection of the Gh\jrch Tower of St. Paul's. Doubtless refer- ence will be made to the matter at the Easter VtrY to be held this (Thursday) evening. fcASTER AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.—Divine sekice was held on Good Friday at this English Wisjeyan Church at eleven a.m., and on Easter Sunday Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 ..m., and special sermons were preached at lla.m. and 6.30 p.m. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.The Ccwyn Bay Operatic Society is busy rehearsing th Gilbert-Sullivan opera, The Pirates of Ptizance," to the satisfaction of the deputy- cqductor, Mr. E. C. Pickerill. The opera is oft of the most tuneful and picturesque in the Gbert-Sullivan repertoire. We wish the Society evry success. :ASTER VISITORS. -Colwyn Bay has en- JOd a record Easter, both as regards visitors an weather. As an index of the large number ofisitors that were brought into the town by tht Railway Company, there were over 4,000 (elusive of tourist tickets, and ordinary train fart) on Thursday. Many arrived by excursion on ood Friday. On Saturday the number which arr;ed was so large that altogether the Easter of 110 may be considered in every way a rec(d season. TeE EISTEDDFOD CHOIR.—Anyone who has een privileged to be present at the rehear- sals)f the fine Eisteddfod Choir, which is re- heaing for the National Eisteddfod to be held in ts town in September, must be greatly im- presd with the wonderful progress made by the (oristers, under the baton of Mr. John Wil- liam of Carnarvon. The choir promises to matte into what Mr. Williams has predicted, secoi to none in Wales. HiJLE ORCHESTRA CONCERT.—There was Splendid attendance at the orchestral con-

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