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LOCAL NOTES. OPTIMISM VERSES PESSIMISM.— GENERAL AND LOCAL. The optimist is one who takes a, hope- ful view of things. His disposition is cheerful, and even the; darkest clouds have for him a, silver lining. The pessi- mist, on, the other hand, is the reverse* of all t,hiisi. He isi the first to lose sight of the sun. Every difficulty is heightened, and in every slight set-back he seesl a step towards ruin and disaster. Optimism and pessimism, are qualities, inherent in human iiat-ure,, and if not as old as, man himself, they are certainly as old .as the earliest and. most primitive forms of man's: social condition. Wherever men are bound together for some corporate purpose, there the optimist, .and the pessi- mist are both to be, found; but if we read history aright, it is to the optimist that we must ascribe all progress of an ameliorative! nature, and it is to him. that the world's thanks, are due. In our col- loquial intercourse the pessimist is known as, the "wet blanket." 1 tk MR. JOHNSON'S CHALLENGE. The worcts, optimist and pessimist have been much to. the front of late, and it is to the recent speech of Mr E. W. John- son at, the Tradesmen's Annual Dinner tnat the preset disquisition is due. "I will at once challenge the pessimists if there are any such people: in the town." Again, "Although I am not one to indulge in. the platitudes* of the optimist, we have un- doubtedly the. most beautiful town in North Wales." "He was net," he also- said, "one of those who, whine* because some neighbouring towns* might have: a larger residential population, and the rea- son for that, were given in. various, ways, but he believed there was no town on the North, Wales* Coast that had the future: of Llandudno." Here spoke the true optimist. Mr Johnson also emphasised the faict that much indirect benefit accrued to the town from, such enterprises. as the Grand Hotel and ther Grand Theatre, even where such, enterprises did, not for' a whilei pay a dividend to' the the shareholders!; we would add that the most. striking and complete illustration of the kind is. the Llandudno Pier. In the Pier the town possesses-—in a, very liberal sense—what every pleasure resort if it is to be successful must possess—a popular place: of amusement. iV iXi A KURSAAL WANTED. Arising naturally out of -he forgoing was Mr Johnson's reference to, Llan-. dudno's need; in early spring and late autumn of a concert-room that must be* easily acceissible; a place where people need shiver but. where they might go* and spend a few hours, reading the news- papers, etc. Such places were tol be found on the Co,ntinent and were called "Kur- saals," and why shuld not a similar place be provided* for Llandudno*. There vvere some who made it an argument to justify the expensc- connected with the Town Hall that that place. would become a. rendezvous, during the, winter months; but experience: lends no support toi the contention. As. a matter of observation, however, thei parochial atmosphere1 of the Town, Hall while, salutary enough for our officials has no charm for our visitors. Then there1 -is, the Town Band which works hard during the winter months without an adequate: return, to thei town for the money granted by the Council for the band's support,. In all weathers the band is to be. found in the streets, and they earn every penny they get. The1 fault is the fault of the town in not pro- viding ai suitable place for them to play in on, wet days and at night. We. have not the slightest hesitation in expressing our belief that the1 possession of such a place would be of marked advantage: to the town, and would enhance the pleasure of those visitors who spend their winters amongst us. #: :;j A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE WANTED. The fate of all after-dinner speeches* is that, they are soon forgotten, and the enthusiasm awakened is .allowed to lan- ) guish without any sensible effort, being put, forth to foster and direct its vivying powers. As with after-dinner speecnes generally, so* with those- made at the Llandudno' Tradesmen's Annual Dinner., What, isi now needed is a small compact Committee, acquainted with local needs a.nd with local difficulties, that will take up this question of a kursaal, and carry it to a. practical issue. Who will move in the matter? & THE BOYS' BRIGADE. During the past, two years the Llan- dudno1 Branch of the Boys' Brigade has done excellent work among the youth of the town, this being proved by the im- provement in our main thoroughfares. The work is ca,pa,blei of considerable ex- pansion, but the sinews of war are re- quired, a.nd it. is. to be hoped will be forth- coming. Before another year has passed it is intended to have an: open door for the lads every night of the week, .and but a comparatively small sum would enable the officers to carry out. this project All" RECREATION AND AMUSEMENTS. This. year a gymnasium has been opened,, but owing to want of funds its equip- ment has been delayed. Books and games are also required, and it is believed that many ladies- and gentlemen would be willing to supply these from those little used at their bomeis if onlythe require- ments* were, made known to them. The want of a boys' club or institute has long been felt, and it would 1),8' a. thousand pities if the: present beneficent, work was crippled or er,amped through the absence of the- comparatively small contributions required to. make it a, flourishing in- 1 9uence for good amongst the lads of our town.
NOTES FROM LONDON.
NOTES FROM LONDON. (Written specially for the "Advertiser.") THE NON-OBSERVANT LONDONER. Has the fact never struck visitors to our village that the natives residing therein are absolutely nonchalent to the beauties and objects of interest which surround their abode. It is only when the visitor reminds him of the fact that such places as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the National Gallery, and St. Paul's do exist that he emerges from his apathy, and wisely observes, Ah, yes; I used to know those places when a boy." I know a man who passes St. Paul's Cathedral two or three times nearly every day of his life and yet has never entered the sacred edifice. The Londoner will go to Florence and to Antwerp, and visit the picture galleries and express his rapt admiration at the art treasures displayed, quite forgetting that at home in the National Gallery are priceless gems of the painter's skill which he has never even seen or discussed. Perhaps the reason of all this is that the Londoner is so used to a constant panorama of objects of interest that he grows callous especially in his own haunts. THE LADY BARRISTER. The lady who last week was plucky enough to apply before the Lord Chan- cellor, the Lord Chief Justice, and four other judges to be allowed to enter as a Bencher and become the first lady barrister, certainly deserved better than to be ridiculed as she most surely has been. It is presumed it called forth, many humorous remarks from the learned judges, though as all pressmen I Z!1 and other gentlemen likely to convey information were not allowed to enter the court there is no authentic record of the proceedings. The application was, of course, disallowed-it is carrying the professional lady business too far. Bar- risters are sometimes long-winded at the present, and I do not think the feminine element would tend to improve this. The arguments entailed would be ex- tensively drawn out at their clients' ex- pense, bnt conscientous endeavours are always worthy of commendation. NEW THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS. The theatres do not intend to wait until the Christmas holidays commence before giving us something fresh. No fewer than ten new productions are announced to take place within the next fortnight. I may have something more to say Z, re- garding these next week. After next week the curtain will finally fall on Richard II. at His Majesty's, and that most artistic and beautiful of production will be seen no more (for the present at least). It is quite worthy to be classed with (-such performances as Charles Keene's at the Princess's, and Samuel Phelp's at Sadler's Wells, and will rank in dramatic history with the other beauti- ful Shakespearean stage pictures Mr. Tree has given us. That most popular of actor-managers will produce on the 28th instant David Belasco's Japanese tragedy, Darling of the Gods "-truly a good scope for his extreme versatility. HONOURED BY HIS MAJESTY. I am glad Mr. Bransby Williams's talent has been recognised in a suitable manner. On Friday last he had the honour of appearing before His Majesty by command. This is the first variety ajtiste who has appeared by command since Dan Leno (who created the pre- cedent) had that privilege. Doubtless the King enjoyed Williams' fine imper- sonations of Dickens' characters as much as the many thousands of Londoners and others have done. It was a brilliant idea to portray the great novelist's masterly creations, and immediatly caught on. Mr. Bransby Williams, however, now varies his performances at one hall he will perform sketches from Dickens, at another gems from Shakespeare (and fine studies, too, worthy of the beautiful lines chosen), and lastly he works the bijou play I have before mentioned, viz., 87." He is a hard and painstaking worker, and therein lies the root of success. A REAL LONDON FOG-AND CHAOS. What a chaos exists here when a really thick fog, snch as prevailed on Saturday last, has to be endured. Vehicles of all descriptions are hopelessly muddled in the streets. A smartly turned out phaeton will be interlocked with a brewer's van, the drivers of both very much at sea as to what particlllar locality they are in. The trains from the suburbs, which usually take about 20 minutes to reach the City, manage to struggle in about an hour late, the un- fortunate occupants of which have had an extremly cold journey of about 90 minutes duration. The office boy dashes into the counting house, at which he is due at 8-45, the clock, however, omin- ously points to 10-15. He would be certain of a severe admonition were it not for the fact that the chief himself arrives cold, out of breath, and irritable about lunch time. These are a few of the troubles that the Fiend Fog causes when he takes it into his head to visit us. 1{: MR. ELDON BANKES, K.C,\ I read in last week's issue that Mr. Eldon Bankes, K.C., is proposed. as a candidate for a North Wales con- stituency. It is not my custom to dis- cuss party politics, but I must say that have heard Mr. Bankes many times as an advocate in the Law Courts, and he has always impressed me as a most able barrister, and one who would make a useful and eloquent member of Parlia- ment. His speeches at all times are full of sound ieasoning embellished with ivitty sayings. At any rate, he has an irdent admirer in THE LOAFER.
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Also a Revolving Tapestry Covered Walnut Music Stool.-rApply, 0., "Pilot" Office. A QUIET, Useful Pony for sale.—Apply to A. G. Pugh, Llewelyn Chambers. WANTED, Employment willing to do VV any kind of work. Act as caretaker or till position of trust. Ten years good reference L.C-, Pilot" Office. TPENNIS GROUNDS and BOWLING 1 GREEN, Craig-y-don, To Let on Lease or otherwise.—Apply, A. G. PUGH, Llewelyn Chambers, Llandudno. ANTED. -GOOD GENERAL SER- 7 V VANT. Pet-iiianentplace.-Apply to MRS EVANS, Metropolitan Bank, Llandudno. \\T ANTED, immediately, Manager for VV Grocery business. State age, wage, and reference to Dux," Pilot Office. r S 'O SHOPKEEPERS— For Sale, a quantity 1 of Newspaper, suitable for wrapping up goods. — Apply, Advertiser and Pilot Office. FINE BUSINESS PREMISES in Centre of Mostyn Street to Let or.forSale, with vacant posession. This is an unique oppor- tunity to secure premises in the very best part of the town—Apply, A G Pugh, Llewelyn Chambers. 1\fIS8 CLAXTON begs to announce that -xTJL she giwjs lessors on the Violin ana accepts engagements for Concerts,&c. Schools attended—'iVrms on application to- MOUNTAIN VIEW. Tyg.vyr-i Road Llandudno ORGAN Foe Sale — Handsome pedal organ 12 stop; suitable for either house or chapel. Fun compass pedals, side and foot blower. Bargain. Cost -P -Apply, No. 6, Advertiser Office. REGISTRY OFFICE.-MRS. SMITH R begs to announce that she has removed her Registry Office to 67, Mostyn Street (over W. H. Morton's). Office hours, 10-30 a.m. to 4 p.m. APARTMENTS required for Visitors t1 from Woolwich and S. E. London district. Advertise and let your rooms through the Kentish Independent (chief office, 16, Wellington Street, Woolwich); 16 words, 3 insertions, 1/ 13 insertions, 3/3. Specimen copy and detailed prepared rates sent on application as above. APARTMENTS.—To all having Apart- ments to Let.—Do not lose pounds by having your apartments empty, when for 1/- (or three weeks, 2/-) you can have a 30 word advertisement inserted in Six London Sub- urban Newspapers, circulating in London Suburban districts, which each year send thousands of visitors to Llandudno and other watering places on the coast. Names of pa pers- Ley ton, Leytonstone, West Ilam Wctnstead, Woodford and Forest Gate, Manor Park ani Ilford Express and Independent. —Address, Publisher, Independent Office, Leytonstone, London, N.E. JOHNSON'S CHINESE PILLS,!|ls.;gHd. i per box. For Biliousness, Liver and Stomach Troubles. Famous Remedy for Alcoholic Excesses. Johnson's XX Oils. The only absolute cure for Blood Poison, Varicose Veins, Skin Disease, Inflammation, &c. 2s 3d and 3s 6d per bottle. Johnson's Eczema Oint ment, Is 6d per pot. Advice free on all Diseases. 40 years' practical experience. Remedies post free.-S. Johnson, Disease Specialist, Wrinehill, near Crewe. 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Auctioneer, Valuer, House and Estate Agent. VALUATIONS for Probate Business Trans- fers, Arbitrations, Licensed Victuallers' Stocks taken, &c. AUCTIONS of Landed Estates, Business Premises, Hotels, House Property, Live and Dead Farming Stocks, Household Furniture, Fine Arts, Plate, Ac. PROPERTIES Bought and Sold by Private I Treaty. MORTGAGES and Loans Negociated. 2ASH advanced, for absolute realization. | Life and Fire Assurance Agent. PROMPT CASH Settlement Day of Sale. Auctioneer's Offices- 4, Tudno St., Llandudno. THE NEW GRAND HOTEL. -:0:- AN IDEAL WINTER AND SPRING RESIDENCE. South Aspect. :o:- UNINTERRUPTED M^ZRIZsTIKl VIEY7. MARINE HOTEL, Liandudno. $ PATRONISED BY ROYALTY. FIRST CLASS, Facing Sea, Centre of Promenade. Private Suites of Apart- ments. 75 Bedrooms. Electric Light Throughout. Lift to all Floors. Heated throughout during winter. EN PENSION FROM 9s. PER DAY according to season. Illustrated Tariff on application. N. CONWAY, Proprietor. MOSTYN liOTEL Conway Road, Llandudno. ■■ 11 — FULLY LICENSED. STABLING. C.T.C., &c. FULL TARIFF FROM 7s. Per Day SAMUEL HUGHES, PROPRIETOR The, Clarence Hotel LLANDUDNO. Under the personal supervision of the pro- prieior, G. B. Morgan. In ELECTRIC LIG-HI'Z'. The Nearest first-class Hotel to the Golf Links and Post Office. LLANDUDNO HYDROPATHIC NEVILL CRESCENT. ESTABLISHED 1860. Registered for Teiegrams,TqE In ORG. TURKISH and other Baths OPEN TO VISITORS FROM 7 A.M. TO 6 P.M. DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS). WINTER TARIFF, including Turkish, Russian Z, and Warm Baths, 8s. per day ————— ———— MR. PERCY CLIFTON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Violin, Mandoline, Banjo aqd Guitar. GREAT PAINS TAKEN WITH CHILDREN. Instruments, Strings, &c. supplied to pupils at very moderate prices and easy terms. TERMS DATE FROM THE FIRST LESSON. MR. CLIFTON will be pleased to call and make arrange- ments for pupils on receipt of post card. A Band of 2 or more Musicians supplied tor Dances, &c. 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I PRINCE'S THEATRE, LLANDUDNO. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15th & 16th The L.A.D.S. will present the three-act farcical comedy, TETEEJES J!tI:.A.O-:r.S TR..ê.. TE. in aid of the funds of the Charity Association. Doors open 7-30 p.m. Curtain 8 o'clock. Booking Office: T. W. Jones, The Lounge, Mostyn St. Tel. 2Y -¡- TOWN HALL, LLANDUDNO. Under the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn and Lady Mostyn. The Eighth ^nrjual Concert b li WILL BE GIVEN ON SATURDAY DEC. 12TH, 1903, BY miss MARGARET THOMAS, ASSISTED BY MADAME WERNER LAURIE. Contralto. M. MAX MOSSEL, Solo Violin. MR. JOHN WALTON, 'Cello. Accompanist Miss KATE KIDS ON. Doors open 7.15. To commence at 7.45 p.m. Admission Reserved Seats, 3s. First do., 2s. Second do., Is. Tickets may be had from Mr. G. L. Woodley, Upper Mostyn Street; Mr. G. G. Richmond, Post Office, Lower Mostyn Street, Llandudno. Plan may be seen and seats booked at Mr. G. L. Woodley's. COLD, COLDER, COLDEST, are the words that best describe December, January and February, and unless you buy your warm clothing now you will shiver for three months. Natural Llama Vests cf", Pants 5s. SelD the suit. GENTS' WOOL SHIRTS, 3s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. ALEC TAYLOR, Gent's Outfitter, VAUGHAN STREET, LLANDUDNO. Re SVlr. JOHN WAMD, late of West dale," Abbey Road, Llandudno. ALL persons having any claims against the Estate of the above are desired to send particulars thereof to me forthwith. ERNEST E. BONE. 1 Llandudno, Solicitor for the Exors. For Females Only. For Females Only. HORTON'S Original Benedict Pills, THE Proprietor has received thousands of testimonials from all parts. Females of all ages should never be without a box as in a few days they remove all obstructions, no matter how obstinate also cure Anaemia, and are in no way injurious, which is the case with many advertised Pill". In boxes, Is. lid. and 2s. (Jd. Sent anywhere post free by the maker G. D. Horton (late Dispenser from the (late) Birmingham LYING-IN HOSPITAL), G8, Aston road, North Birmingham. SUPPLIED DIRECT ONLY. Letters answered free. GREAT ORM, E GOLF LINKS. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP. First 100 Local Members, Entrance Fee £ 2 2s. Od. Yearly Subscription £ 1 Is. Od. Second 3.00 Local Members, Entrance Fee £ 2 2s. Od Yearly Subscription £ 2 2s. Od All Members Joining and paying all fees prior to January 1st, 1904, will be granted further rebate of £ l Is. Od. Non-Itesidents. Entrance Fee .£1 Is. Od. Yearly Subscription Xi Is. Od. Visitors. 2s. 6d. Daily. 7s. (id. Weekly. I Is. Monthly All Applications to be made to Mr. G. B, MORGAN, CLARENCE HOTEL, Sec. pro. tem. Full Particulars of Club Prizes will be announced in due course. THE "ADVERTISER" is set up by the Linotype Composing Machine.
! IMPORTANT NOTICE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE. The publication of the "Advertiser" and t "Pilot" this week has been, unfortunately, delayed by a series of breakdowns un- precedented in the history of publications in Llandudno. We have met the adverse circumstances, to the best of our ability, ha,ving employed one of the most energetic electrical engineers to supply us with a, "Motor." Thisl he succeeded in doing, but unfortuateJy our running ge.-r did not correspond, and we have had to. enlist the services of Messrs "The Llan- dudno Directory" and E. W. Roberts, to pull us throrugh, to whom we, tender our heartiest thanks. We hope, at the time of writing, although a, day laltle, to place our readers in possession of the, fullest and latest local news, up to the hour of going to press, and we can assure them we are; sparing no expense* in keeping faith. To Mr Willoughby Lance and his assistants, we feel we owe a great, debt of gratitude, and we trustl the shortcomings, that .are bound to be found in this week's 0 issue, will under the circumstances be. i pardoned. 1