Llandudno Advertiser and List of Visitors

-I- LLANDUDNO MAY-DAY FESTIVAL: IDEAL WEATHER & SUCCESSFUL FESTI1ITIES. FRESH RECORDS CREATED AT PIER PAVILION AND ATHLETIC SPORTS. A Tastefully Decorated and Well Organised Procession. THE CROWNING OF THE MAY QUEEN. A CHARMING SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT. Athletic aqd Old English Sports on the Council Field. Again this year the Llandudno May- day F'estival has been favoured with ideal weather, the sun shining throughout the day, with a breeze just strong enough to be refreshing. May-day is proverbially fine at Llandudno, and Knutsford must cast regretful eyes in the direction of North Wales and ask why its sister-fes- tival in North Wales should be so favouredi, whilst the conditions that ob- tained there were sufficient to chill the, ardour of even its most enthusiastic patrons. For nine succiessivel years the climatic conditions have been all that could be desired, and we must continue, to hope that the same kind fortune will continue to prevail for many years to come. This festival is always one of the most pleasurable events of the year to both young and old. It was a, fortunate choice .of the committee to select Wednesday the third instead of the first for the celebra- tions. The day was, kept, as a general holiday, the various places of business being closed the? streets were gaily de- corated and with the, bands playing at intervals during the day Llandudno as- sumed that bright and festive appearance rarely witnessed in a British town. The festival always commands support from a large and representative body of ladies and gentlemen, and this year the patrons included The Eight Hon. Lord Mostyn (president), Joseph Broome, Esq., Mrs Broome, F. Day, Esq., Miss Allan- son, J. Adey Wells, Esq., Mrs Pilking- ton, Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, E. E. Bone, Esq., Mrs Merrall, J. Ridge, Esq., Mrs Ridge, S. Thewlis, Esq., W. Arnold Esq., Misses Matthews and Standring, The Hon. H. Lloyd M.ostyn, The Hon. Mrs Mostyn, S. Chantrey, Esq., Mrs Holt, Mr and Mrs1 W. Powell, Dr. W. R. Nicol, J. O. Thomas, Esq., Rev. C. Oxley, Holden, Esq., Lorriman, Esq., Tunniclifte, Esq., Captain Wall, W. M. Briggs, Esq., and ethers. It was evident that the day's pro- gramme was thoroughly enjoyed by all i I I sections. Thousands watched the proces- sion along the route, and the. general verdict was that the decorations in taste- ful display far exceeded anything of the kind seen for several years. At the Pier Pavilion the crowd exceeded all previous records, thus proving the growing popu- larity of this pretty and effective spectacle. Again at the athletic sports there was a much larger attendance than last year, and the success of the whole, programme should give some satisfaction to the committee for the no. inconsider- • able time and labour spent in drawing up ] and arranging the various items. The f chairman of the committee, was Mr Alec G. Moy; vice-chairman, Mr G. G. Rich- mond treasurer, Mr A. Hughes, Metro- politan Bank, and the secretary, Mr Thomas Lucking. GENERAL COMMITTEES. The members of the. General Com- mittee were- Messrs Llwyfo Roberts, Richard Roberts, iunr., Hughes, Lloyd Jones, Brocklehurst., junr., A. Hill, Hughie Roberts, W. Hughes, Shepherd, W. T. Newman, J. Haworth, W. Little, W. Arnold, Dawes, G. G. Richmond, R. Sumner, Brocklehurst, senr., A. Sumner, A. J. S. Merchant, O. Hughes, F. Edge, Professor Beaumont, M. Molony, R. T. Hughes, C. Fairless, C. Luckman, W. Powell, J. Emlyn Jones, G. H. Bevan, R. J. Hill, H. T. B. Parry, C. Searell, H. Burton, F. W. Jones, A R. Hughes, McCullam, R. Royle, S winner ton, E. W. Roberts, T. J. Jones, Alf Helstrip, A. Marchant, A. Hewitt. PROCESSION COMMITTEE. Chairman, Mr E. Thorp; hon. sec., Mr Alf. Helstrip; Messrs R. Dunphy, W. Arnold, H. Haworth, W. Hughes, J. Kitts, Hughie Roberts, J. Emlyn Jones, W. Powell, Shaw, W. T. Newman, Prof. Beaumont, Messrs H. Burton, A. Hill, T. J. Jones, Wilson, Luckman, McCullam, Swinnerton, Lloyd Jones, Alf. Helstrip, Llwyfo Roberts, Hughes, Moy, Rich- mond, Chamher Brocklehurst, E. W. Roberts. MAY-DANCE COMMITTEE. The Misses Roberts (Huyton), and Miss Effie Cooper; hon. sec., Mr Thos. Lucking. SPORTS COMMITTEE. Chairman, Mr Moy; hon. sec., Mr A. Marchant; Messrs Chambers, E. W. Roberts, Lloyd Jones, Llwyfo Roberts, J. Haworth, A. Parton, J. B. Jones, F. W. Jones, E. O. Jones, H. Burton, J. Kitts, A. J. S. Merchant, H. T Baugh Parry, H. Parker, Alec Taylor, A. Hewitt, A. Hill, H. Haworth, W. Little, C'I. Fairless, Molony, C. Luckman, W. Powell, J. E'mlyn Jones, R. Roberts, junr., R. T. Hughes, O. Hughes, C. H. Bevan, R. J. Hill, Brocklehurst, A. R. Hughes, T. Lucking. THE PROCESSION. Doubts were entertained1 in many quar- ters whether the procession this year would prove to be the success it has been in the past, owing to the busy Easter season falling the previous week, made all the more busy through the visit of the' National Union of Teachers. These fears, however, proved groundless, for the tradesmen of the town rose to the occa- sion loyally, and the result was one of the best processions of recent years, and one which reflected great credit on all con- cerned. The chairman of the Procession Committee was Mr E'. Thorp, and the secretary Mr A. Helstrip, on whom fell a gret deal of the work of organisation, and who performed their duties well. As usual thei procession, mustered in Gloddaeth, Street and paraded through Mostyn Street, Vaughan Street, as far as Queen's Road, back along the Promenade, and returning to Gloddaeth Street for the judging via, Church Walks, Tudno Street, Abbey Road, Clement Street, Deganwy Street, Lloyd Street, and Chapel Street.. Large crowds lined the route, and assembled in South Parade to applaud the, the winners in the various sections. The managers, Messrs John Roberts and T. O. Owen got their long procession through without a hitch, and the judging was well over before four o'clock, which considering the length of both procession and route, was very good time. The following is a brief resume of the various classes, and lists of awards — CLASS 1. The Llandudno Fire Brigade turned out their engine and tender, and looked 0 most smart. No prizes were offered in this class. CLASS 2. Best and smartest Grocers and Con- fectioners' T'urnouti (bona-fide property of exhibitor). First prize, £ 1; second, 10s.; third, 5s. This class has always provoked, a. keen competition, and this: year was no excep- tion to the rule. T'en entries were made, Messrs H. and J. Owen and Messrs E. B. Jones and Co. accounting for seven of the number. Messrs H. and J. Owen (Gloddaeth (driver, Arthur Hughes) secured the first prize with a, display of provisions which showed off the firm's specialities with great effect. Second place was secured by Messrs E. B. Jones, Pioneer Stores (driver, F. Meredith), the same firm also appropriating the third award with an exhibit driven by J. Griffith. CLASS 3. Smartest Fruiterers, Greengrocers and Florists' Turnout (bona-fide property of exhibitor). First prize, Ll second prize, writing desk, value, 10s., given by Mr G. R. Thompson. This classi ojnly attracted onei entry, Messrs T. Roberts and Son, Roby House (driver Ellis Williams), who sent a neat float, drawn by a, mare which claimed, to be the oldest in the procession, being eighteen, years of age. GLASS 4. Best and Smartest! Wine and Spirit Merchants', Ale and Porter Bottlers' and Mineral Water Manufacturers' Turnout (bona-fide propery of exhibitor). First prize, JEl second, pair of boots, value 10s. (given by Messrs Stead and Simpson). Messrs H. and J. Owen were again to the fore in this class, and had no difficulty in securing first place, with a, well laden, I float of gaily decorated wines and spirits. Messrs Ind, C'oope and Co. had four entries, andj were allotted, second and third prizes, there being eight entries in all. CLASS 5. Best and Smartest Butchers, Poulterers and Fishmongers' Turnout (bona-fide pro- perty of exhibitor). First prize, £ 1; second, 10s.; third, 5s. In this class the entry of the executors of the late Mr John Hughes, Mostyn Street (driver John Griffith) gained a very popular verdict, Messrs E. Owen and Sons (driver J. H. Roberts) being second, and Mr Robert Parry, Mostyn Street (driver, Llewelyn Davies) third. CLASS 6. Best Tableau—Historical or otherwise, on a, Vehicle. First prize,, £ 3; second, El. Second prize given by Mr S. Chan- trey. J. W. S. Wyn,Stanley was the only entry in this class, but the exhibit, was no-t considered worthy of the first prize, and was awarded the, second. CLASS 7. Best and smartest Carters', Corn Mer- chants and Furniture Removers' Turn- out (bon-fide property of exhibitor). First prize, 21 second, 10s. third, 5s. Second prize given by Mr H. Burton, chemist. A well-arranged exhibit! of doors, etc., to be used in the new Warren School, exhibited by the builder, Mr Edward Owen, Back Madoc Street (driver John Evans) took first prize in this class, Mrs Mary Hughes, Bodafon Farm (driver John: Hughes) being a, good second. Third honour fell to Miss Bradley, of the Masonic Hand Laundry, with a very taste- fully arranged exhibit, driven by G. Grogheyder. CLASS 8. Best and ne,atest landau drawn by a, pair of horses. First prize, R2 2s. ¡ ;1.:r-jji'S""lQ"'t;r-:trs.,&;lQvr-Õ'V' -J- -J¡ Roberts, coachbuilder. Of the two capital entries, that of Messrs Jarvis and Woodyatt (driver Geo. Woodyatt) was placed first,; Fred Lester, Clifton Road, receiving the second prize. CLASS 9. Best and Neatest Landau or other Vehicle drawn by one Horse. First prize, JB1 Is. second, 10s. First prize, given by Mrs Merrall. Of the four entries Messrs Jarvis and Woodyatt were again first with a, landau, driven by —. Wynne; Mrs May Beattie, Bee Stables (driver, J. Parton) being second. CLASS 10. Neatest and best flora-Ily or otherwise de- corated landau or other vehicle, drawn by one or more; horses. First prize, £ 3; second, 2,1; third, 10s. Messrs Jarvis and Woodyatt again. scored first in this class with a most charmingly decorated landau, driven by Mr Jarvis. Rose Winstanley was second with the same exhibit that received second prize in class. 6. CLASS 11. Best and Smartest Milk Dealers' Turn- out Delivering Milk in the Town or Dis- trict (bonae-fide property! of exhibitor). First prize', ;Cl; se,c.ond, 10s.; third, 5s. Second prize, pipe and tobacco, given by Mr G. F'. Forrester. Edward Williams, Glanwydden Dairy, Chapel Street (driver, R. Williams) was the only entry, and wa.s deemed worthy of first prize. CLASS 12. Smartest and Best Decorated Cycle, ridden or otherwise, propelled by comic charcter. First prize, 15s.; second, 10s. J. Jones, Glenhurst, Augusta Street, the only entry, was awarded, first prize. CLASS 13. Best Comic Novelty, mounted or on a vehicle. First prize, £ 2; second, 10s.; third, 5s. A strong entry was received in this class, and some very comical turnouts were exhibited. The palm, however, was easily secured by Messrs John and E. Hughes1, Warehouse Street, with an ex- hibit which tickled the fancy of the crowd and evoked roars of laughter at, different points on the route. It was styled "The Llandudno and Oolwyn Bay Light Railway Engine "Saucy Sally" on a, trial trip, and was a wooden engine drawn by a donkey. Second place was given to Daniel Evans and Joe Co burn, Albert. Street, and third to Thomas Bar- row, Metropole Hotel (maid of all work). CLASS 14. Cleanest and Best Cart Horse and Gears. Mr Edward Owen, Back Madoc Street, and Mrs Jones, Bodafon, again came into competition in this class, and were placed in the same position as in class 7. CLASS: 15. Best Squad of Eight Boys (members of the Boys' Brigade). First prize,, 15s. second, 10s. Second! prize given by Messrs EL Owen and Sons. 1st, Sergt. A. Evans' squa,cl; 2nd, Corpl. Jones' squad, commended Sergt. T. Roberts' squad. CLASS 16. Best Decorated Horse in Shafts (pro- perty of L. and N.-W Railway Co.) First, prize, 21 Is.; second, 10s. Second prize: given by Mr Simon Williams. Of the eight entries sent by the L. and N.-W Railway Company, T. Cyffin was placed first and E. Morris second. THE SILVER CUP. With so many excellent turnouts it was felt that the judges would have no en- viable task in de,ciding who should receive the Silver Cup, presented by Mr Dun- can, jeweller, for the best tradesmen's turnout in, the processiioin. This was, finally awarded to Messrs: H. and J. Owen, grocers, etc., Gloddaeth Street, who thus secured their third success. having swept the board in all classes: open to the firm. The executors: of Mr John Hughes were highly commended for their very neat turnout. MARSH ALLS. Prizes of £ 4, P,2 and 21 were offered for the best marshals in the, procession, the judges to take iltü consideration not only the marshals but horses and equip- ment, a,nd riding and general smartness. The awards were placed as follows 1. H. Roberts, Taliesin Street. 2. Albert Hill, Taliesin Street. 3. Owen Griffiths, Alexandra, Road. EXHIBITS NOT FOR COMPETI- TION. Of the entries not for competition the Llandudno Coaching Company sent a, number of their smart landaus, etc., to- gether with three of their four-in-hand coaches. Messrs W. S. Williams and Sons sent a comical turnout. Tol Mr Willoughby Lance, the, credit must be given of sending the first decorated motor car to the procession. The Urban District Council also turned out a number of their water and a,sh carts, the condition of the horses being favourably commented: upon. Three bands took part in the proces- sion, the St. Tudno's Silver Band, Herr de Mersey's: Band, and the Boys' Brigade Bugle Band. The following were: the judges in the different sections, Mr Blackyall, Llan- rwst; Mr Francis, Colwyn Bay; Mr Pennington, Colwyn Bay; Sergt.-In- structor Cox, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Mr Alec Taylor, Mr Arthur Plarton, Mr Wil- loughby Lance,, Pr-ofessor Beaumont, Pro- -ivioTJu t—Uj -LTX J. tr. -U-LllCTill,a,S,LVIX il. Oonolly, and G. G. Pell. CROWNING THE MAY-QUEEN. Ever since the May-day festivities were introduced into Llandudno, some, eleven years ago, the piece-de-resistance of the day's rejoicings has: been the crowning of the May Queen in the Pavilion, and the, ceremony of 1905 will long live in the memory of those: who witnessed it. Long before the- doors were opened hugel crowds had surrounded all the, entrances, and no little crushing was experienced. This: mighti bei avoided in future years by an extra charge of say, eighteenpence for un- reserved seats, and early doors sixpence extra, to, all parts. Unless something of the kind is arranged, judging from the increased popularity yearly of this event, there is bound to be a serious accident. Thanks to a large: body of stewards and helpers:, under Mr A. Sumner, nothing un- toward occurred to mar Wednesday's pro- ceedings, and beyond a few ruffled tempers, which were smoothed over by kind words, which turneth away wrath, the proceedings passed over without a hitch. The striking up of the grand march, by Mr Mohr's military band, gave warn- ing that the procession had started, and from one end. of the Pavilion to the other the audience rose to their feet. First in order came the marsh alls, Messrs S. Williams, A. Cooper; then fol- lowed the "Herald," E. Littler, and "Beefeaters," N. Smith, J. Blackey, T. Nixon, J. Routledge, W. Nixon, J. Haworth, J. Brocklehurst, and W Lester. Immediately in the wake of these gentle- men, Austin Gibson, thai Crown Bearer, and a most important personage. Truly he looked greatly impressed with his onerous duty. Next came the Queen, Miss Volta Arnold, more familiarly known amongst, her friends, as "Nell," but on this occasion she was addressed only by her full title, "Queen Volta." Mighty cheers greeted her majesty as she, marched to her throne. She was attired in a white silk trailing gown. Attending her was Miss Sara Marks, a dainty Lady-in-Waiting, dressed in early English, .style, who anticipated her queenship's every want. The queen's own brother, possibly the first time in history, Master Arthur Arnold, acted as Equerry. The pages, four in number, Masters Tom Fitzsimmons, Freddie Roberts;, Shed Roberts1, and Ewart Haworth, were all equal to the great occasion, and, duly acted as a body-guard to Her Majesty. The charming Maids of Honour, the Misses. L. Hooper, G. Brown, El. Dencer, G. Richmond, F. Luther, M. Smith, S. Parsons, H. Jones, and. E. Berry, were attended: by the pages, Masters S. Owen, B. Meredith, L. Lester, G. Levis, J. Levis, L. Griffiths, J. Jones and M. Lester. It seems: a, custom at Llandudno May- Day for the, crowning to be entrusted to a, Commoner, and this: year the choice fell upon Master Gelorge Craig Ffrangcon Pugh, who emerged, from the plush seats and walked along the: raised pathway, recently trod by the Queen and her suite, towards the throne, at the: foot of which he was approached by the Crown bearer, bearing a cushion, on which the beautiful crown .of flowers, was laid. Lifting the. crown on high Master Pugh essayed, without further ceremony to place the crown on Queen Volta's head. A second attempt was necessary owing to the elastic attachment, not, being quite suited to her Majesty's liking, but, this accom- plished, rounds; of cheers; greeted the May- Queen for 1905. It is always a trying moment, for the crowner to retire, bowing gracefully down- the slanting pathway, but this safely accomplished, made way for the ex-Queen, Miss Mollie Merrall, to present her successor with a diamond brooch, and a, right regal manner she im- parted into her duty, and Her Majesty bowed most graciously, and smiled her pleasure time and again. Miss Doris Reeves: followed also with a, bouquet, and. then Ivy Williams. Master Gordon Morrison made a false start, at the first trial, but, eventually carried out the duty entrusted to him: in manly fashion, and gained rounds of applause. Master Eric Hughes' presentation was car- ried out in irreprochable style, as was that, of Master Raymond Mlerrall. Then came a duett gift of bouquets, Miss Faith Margaret Pugh, who handed the Queen a, basket of flowers, and Miss Merle: Hum- phreys, a bouquet. Both were debutantes, and acquitted themselves with distinction. Miss Hilda Hughes, the tiniest of all, very prettily approached and, retired: Her Majesty, her first cousLi. Others fol- lowed in rapid succession with, gifts of various kinds, including a gold bracelet, gold pendant set, with pearls, gold chain necklet, four pieces of ancient silver, silver scent spray, work-box and chocolate boxes, etc., etc. Amongst! the, givers were; Masters Shed Roberts1, Freddie: Roberts, Austin Gibson and: the Misses: Meredith and Margetts. The Royal list is not yet published, and if we have inadvertantly left any names .out, we sincerely regret it. The presentations over the Queen; ordered her Court, to retire a few paces1, to make ro.om for the May-pole and other dances. The double plaiting of the May-pole was carried out in an irreproachable man- ner by Misses S, Jones, J. Parry, F'. Jod- son, M. Clough, M'. Nixon, J. Pears.on, E. Roberts, Mi. Griffith, L. Hill, V. Thomas, N. Jones, J. Rowlands, E. Clough, N. Hill, ML Parsons, M. Cart- wright, R. Jones, G. Roberts, N. Brown, E. Richards, O. Thomas, EL Jones, S. Jones, D. Clarke, S. Hill, EL White, K. Jones. The: costumes- were Cow-boy and Mlik Maid, and very quaint they looked. It certainly merited the hearty and, fre- quent applause with w-hicii- it was greeted, but we were more, than. pleased that the management negatived an encore. The second item, a "Clog Dance," was cleverly given by the Misses M. and N. Margetts; and tiring as such a dance must be, the audience unanimously de- manded more. The Tambourine and Castenet dance was next given by the Misses J. Brown, L. Jones, F'. Breeze, A. Swan, S. Davies, M. Welsh, B. Williams, G. Hughes, and they might, easily have accepted an encore. The dance, "Rastus on Parade," turned out, to be housemaids and police, in which the following te-ok part: Misses S. Roberts, M. Davies, Ei. Roberts, M asters N. Richmond, H. Richmond, and J. Swinnerton. It scored heavily, and a re- peat performance had perforced to be given. A Rustic Dance, in which 12 of the May- pole dancers took part, was most creditably carried through, and then came the "tit- bit" .of the afternoon many considered, The "White Dance" it was called. From, both wings of the stage, equally propor- tioned, came some dozen dancers, dressed in pure white. The step they introduced was! mostly of the Cake Walk order. Led by Miss Lily Evans, and ably seconded by a wee dot, quite the tiniest mite of the Queen's subjects, Miss Jeanniei Roberts, who entered into the spirit of the thing with, a, zest that was pleasingly betrayed by continuous smiles throughout. The audience lost no time, at its termination, in loudly calling for more, and to the, whole of the, dancers too much praise cannot be given for a distinctly clever performance. The names of the dancers are as follows:—Misses Lily Evans, Doris Williams, Alice Williams, A. Hughes, G. Edwards, M. Jones, M. Roberts, ML Edwards, M. Quinn, D. Jones, L. Roberts, and Jennie Roberts1. "Navaho" proved, to be a study in brown, the. Misses M. Jones, J. Meredith, S. Jones', D. Ward, C. Lester, and J. Smith taking part. It was a, particularly smartly executed dance, and well worth seeing again. It was noticeable: for its, speed and finish, another proof, if proof were required that great pains had been bestowed by the. Misses Nell and Cis Roberts:, and Miss Effie Cooper, in bring- ing the whole: of the, dancers up to such a high state of proficiency. The, dance, Follies," by Miss M. Margetts, J., Brown, V. Evans, L. Lucking, L. Jones, and N. Margetts came next, and the: penalty of high pro- ficiency was again demanded, the fifth encore, out of eight items. This con- cluded, the procession reformed and pro- cessed from: the Pavilion in the same order as they had arrived. The remarks of a, visitor, overheard as we left the building, sums up very aptly the 1905 crowning ceremony, "Highly creditable to all concerned." From the outset, when it became known that the: Misses L. and O. Roberts, Miss Cooper, and ably assisted, by Miss F. Pemh'erton, had undertaken the very arduous labour, such a performance de- mands, all interested in. May-day felt quite easy in their mind they werel in for a treat, it was not, their nrst effort, and we fervently hope it will not be their last. To the ladies and the senior members of the May-pole and other dances, great credit is due for the stage de,c,o,r,ation,si. Only those. who. have undertaken the work, or assisted from year to. year, have: any conception of the amount of work such, a transformation from; the bare, boards: to. a, veritable "Hall of Flora" entails. May-day is over for 1905, but, the memory of it, will long live, in the minds .of scores of youngsters, and: their elders will refer to it as; having created a, record and a high standard of proficiency in more ways than one. The stage setting was a, distinct improvement, patrons of the side seats on the ground, floior being able to see, owing to the decorations, being set further back. The dancing throughout went off without a, hitch, which proves conclusively that not only had the parti- cipators been well trained, but that, they had given close1 attention tio the in- structions of their tutnrs, In. conclusion we entirely endorse the visitor's, opinion. "It was highly creditable to all con- cerned," and we tender them our heartiest congratulations. THE SPORTS. The, usual atlil,obio and oldi English Sports attracted a record crowd to the, Council Field, over 23 more being 'taken at the gates to any previous year. A long programime. had been arranged by the committee, andi a capital lot of entries received. The, various events pro- vided excellent contests, and some close finishesi were witnessed. The, officials were as follows —■ Judges (white rosettes): Mr W. E. Grundy, Parr's Bank; Mr 0. Luckman, Professor Beaumont. Handicappers: Mr Alec G. Moy, Mr F. W. Jones, Mr J. B. Jones, Mr O. Fair- less. Starter: Mr William Hughes, Llan- dudno. A. Marchant, Secretary. The St. Tudno's and Herr De-Mer- sey's bands1 provided music between the events, which- resulted as follows; the prizes being distributed at, the: close by Mrs Frank Edge. Event 1—120 yards handicap race open for, boys 14 years of age and under (6 entries). First prize, gold centre medal, presented by Mr T'. Hewitt second, silver medal, presented by Mrs Wagstaff; third, silver medal, presented by Mr Morris, jeweller. 1. C. Davies (2 yards). 2. Charles Neal (6 yards). 3. Evan Jones (scratch). Event 2-100 yardsi slow bicycle, race, open (9 entries). First prize, silver- mounted Meerchaum pipe, presented by Mr Herbert; second!, 1 box gold tipped: cigarettes, presented by Mr J. Roberts. 1. Evan Hughes: (15 yards). 2. W. CL Fillgett (12, yards). Event 3120 ards handicap, open (12 entries). First prize, amber and; briari pipel with Crocodile skin pouch, pre- sented by Mr G. F'. Forrester; second, silver-mounted amber pipe, in case, pre- sented by Mr Hughes; third, silver medal, presented by Mrs Wagstaff. Heat 1. 1. C. Cooper (10 yards). 2. Herbert Hotchkiss (3 yards). 3. Harry Hancock (7 yards). Heat 2. 1. R. P. Hewish (7 yards). 2. W. Cooper (12 yards). 3. R. Roberts., Brynford Terrace (5' yards). Final. 1 Herbert Hotchkiss. 2. R. P. Hewish. 3. C. Cooper. Event 4—Egg and spoon race (10 entries). First: prize, silver medal, pre- sented, by Mrs Wagstaff; second, silver medal, presented by Mrs. Wagstaff. 1. Lewis Richards. 2. C. Davies. Event 5—2 miles, bicyclel handicap, open (10 entries). First, prize, smoker's cabinet, presented by Mrs Wagstaff; second, cigar case and cigars, presented by Mr Reeves-Hughes. 1. P. L. Williams (50 yards). 2. Thomas Carroll (225 yards). 3. W. C. Fellgate (120 yards). Willims got through in capital style, and won easilv by twenty yards. Carroll, after falling in the, last lap, pluckily re- sumed and was a popular second. Event 6—Donkey race, in costume. (10 entries). Prize 10s. and an additional prize of 10s. for the most comical costume. 1. John Hobson. Most comical costume W. Winstanley, "Old man of the sea." ,¡ Event 7—'Half mile handicap, open (5 entries). First prize, cigar case, pre- sented by Percy Mills, and box cigars, presented by Mr E. Williams, Gresham Hotel; second, box cigars, presented by Mr David Garrick Roberts; third, box cigarettes, presented by Mr E. Williams, Gresham Hotel. 1. CL Cooper. 2. Harry J onesi. 3. Evan Pi itcliard. Event 8—Victoria Cross bicycle race (9 entries). First, prize, silver-mounted cherry wood walking stick, presented, by Mr Luckman; and silver-mounted amber briar pipe, presented by Mr Jack For- rester; second, lib. cigarettes, presented by Mr Forres to; third, silver medal, pic- sented by Mrs WagstaN. 1. R. J. Hughes. 2. Harry Rushworth. 3. W. CL Fellgate, Event 9-Obstacle race; (6 entries).. First prize, silver-mounted ivory handle walking stick, presented by Mr Stubbs; also, pair of copper photo frames, pre- sented by Mrs Wagstaff; second: prize, silver medal, presented by Mrs Wagsta,ff.. 1. Herbert, Hotchkiss. 2. C. Cooper. Event 10.—Three-legged race. First prize, 5s.; second prize, 2s. 6d., presented! by Mr Roberts, junr., Ishvyn. 1. T. W. Jones and L. Richards. Event 11—Sack race, open (7 entries). First: prize,, scarf pin, presented; by Mrs- Lee, jeweller, Mostyn Street; second, silver medal, presented by Mrs Wagstaff. 1. T. W. Jones. 2. D. M. Davies. Event 12—Football kicking competi- tion (10 entries). First: prize, silver medal, presented by Mr F. G. Beaton; second prize, cigarette, case, presented by- Mr Hill. 1. R. J. Hughes. 2. John Roberts.