Llandudno Advertiser and List of Visitors

LOCAL NEWS. TENDERS.—On page seven will be found particulars of tenders required for the Lady Forrester Trust. SAD DEiArIH.W e regret to record the death ofMr 'Williams, the manager of Messrs. Dunphy's branch establishment at Oraigydon, which took place on Wednes- day evening, after a, short, illness of only .a few days' duration. He leaves a. widow and four young children. LLANDUDNO1 FIELD CLUB.—The annuail meeting of the Llaiidudno Field Club will be held in the Cocoa House on .Monday evening, at eight o'clock. Mem- bers are urged to attend, as important 'business is to be transacted. THE GRAND THEATRE.—This modern and luxurious place of amuse- ment is to be re-opened for four nights at Easter, commencing Saturday after Good Friday, with the popular comedy, "Is Marriage a Failure." We are pleased to 'hear from the Management that an excel- lent list of plays and players have been secured for the season, including some of the most talented men of the day. DEATH OF MRS. T. HARDY.—The death is announced at Glan Conwy of Mrs T. Hardy, widow of the late Thomas Hardy, one time landlord of the, West- minster Hotel, of this town, and elder, son of Mr and Mrs Hardy, Ocean View. Mrs Hardy had latterly resided at Fair View, Glan Conway, and was held in high esteem by the residents. She had for some time been in indifferent health, and on Sunday night her next door neighbour 'heard groaning, and the door not being opened for the milk-man information was given to P.O. Williams, who failing to gain any reply to his repeated knockings, forced an entrance. He found Mrs Hardy extremely ill, and she expired some thirty miniates later. She was 66 years of age, and the news of her death in so sad a manner came as a shock to her relatives and friends. PRINCE'S THEATRE:.—Mr Leigh Lovel and Miss Octavia, Kenmore's Com- zn pany are this week continuing the pre- sentation of the series of favourite plays at the Prince's Theatre. The first three nights of this week that fine old English comedy, "Masks and Faces" was produced with Mr Lovel as "Triplet" and Miss Octavia Kenmore as the celebrated actress "Peg Woffington," a, character she sustain- ed with marked ability throughout. Every part was admirably represented, and it is a, matter for regret that the enterprise of the Management in engaging the ser- vices of such a, talented company has not been rewarded with a, more liberal patron- age. The cry is constantly for more entertainments at, Llandudno, but those who endeavour to meet what is often term- ed a public want, frequently have reason to regret their enterprise. The last three nights of this week "Magda" will be I el olayed. INCORPORATION.—A Poll of Rate- payers of Llandudno will be taken on Saturday next, the, 11th instant, on the question of applying for a, Charter of In- corporation for Llandudno. The Polling Stations will be as follows:—Western Ward: The Police Station. Central Ward: The Town Hall. Elastern Ward: No. 1, The Craigyclon Council School. No. 2, The Carlton Private Hotel, Augusta, Street. T'hestations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ratepayers and inhabitant householders will be entitled to vote. A MERRY PARTY.—So thoroughly enjoyable was the operetta, entitled "A Bundle of Sticks," given in Christ Church Sichoolroom at Christmas that the organ- isers, Mr and Mrs Alec Taylor, were urged to arrange, for a, similar perform- ance before the busy season began. This took place on Tuesday evening, when the spacious schoolroom was well filled with the parents and friends of the scholars taking part in the representation of another operetta, entitled "A Merry Party," or "Old Friends with new faces." The old friends proved to be the heroes and heroines of nursery rhymes, one and all tastefully dressed in appropriate cos- tumes, who sang the solos and choruses to the'entire satisfaction of those present. Mr Alec Taylor wielded the baton, and Mrs Taylor took charge of the, performers on the stage and mistress of the ceremonies The programme was as follows:—Trio and chorus, "Come sisters, tell me," Misses Hilda. Jameson, Gladys Barber, and Lily Roberts: chorus, "Hurrah, we are a, merry party"; solo and chorus, ":M.ss Muffet," Miss Eisme Chandler; solo and chorus, Mistress Mary," Miss Dolly Davies;' choruses, "We are a merry party" and "Merry Little Humpty"; recit. and chorus, "Humpty Dumpty," Master Fred Forrester; solo and chorus, "Little Bo-Peep," Miss Dora Parton; duet and chorus,Jack, and Jill," Miss Ehicl Roberts and Master Alec Dewar; chorus, "We are a. merry party" solo and chorus,, "Red Riding Hood," Miss Dorothy Jones solo and chorus, "The old woman who lived in her shoe," and semi-chorus, "Our own dearhome," Miss Marjorie Squiri-ell and her "family," Miss Dorothy Hughes, Gwennie Edwards, Jane Edwards, Doris Newbury, and Masters Tvdil Thomas, Allan Smith, and George Sutton Jones; round, "Come again Whittington solo and chorus, "Dick Whiitingt o n," Master Fred Newlbury trio and chorus, "Tom, the piper's son," Masters Forrester (Little Jack Horner), Llewelvn Hughes (Boy Blue) and. Leonard Bloomer (Tom): choruses, "We are a merrv party," and "Swinging" solo and chorus, "The Skipping Rope," Miss Dorothy Jones vocal waltz, "The Rose Queen," Miss. Hilda Jamieson. Miss Megan Griffith accompanied throughout. The general approbation of the perform- ance was voiced by the Rev. J. Irvon Davies in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs T'aylor, and Mr Dewar, who had erected the stage, fitted the swing, etc. This was seconded by Mr Adoniah Evans and carried with ac clam mat-ion, the children subsequently being regaled with tea and cakes. The proceeds will be set aside for the Sunday School pic-nic. THE NORTH; WALES S.S. CO., LTD. —Easter Sailings by this Company are announced as usual, and particulars are obtainable on application at the Pier Gates. The first, steamer of the season will arrive on Thursday, and continue daily throughout the Easter holidays. Given fine weather the exceedingly popu- lar steamers of this company will be generously patronilsed by lovers of sea ex- cursions. Our townsman, Mr Arthur Parton, the local agent of the North Wales Steamship Co., is, we regret to learn, lying ill at Gwalchmai, the resi- dence of his wife's mother, suffering from a severe attack of pleurisy. Mr Parton is a. most energetic representative of the N.W.S.S. Co., and the loss or his ser- vices to that Company at this the com- mencement of the season, will be severely felt. We truist he will be speedily re- stored to his usual health and strength at an early date. Meanwhile we tender our sympathy in the experience he is' undergoing. It is the first illness he has suffered during his lifetime, and we can assure him he has the heartiest wishes of a large circle of friends for a speedy re- covery. LOCAL WEDDING.—On W ednesday the wedding took place of Mr W. H. Barrow Williams, the son of the Rev. H. Barrow Williams, of Bod Idris, Llan- dudno, to Miss Myfanwy Ellis, the youngest daughter of the Rev. Griffith Ellis, M.A., of Bootle. The ceremony took' place" at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodiist Church, Stanley R.oad, Bootle, in the presence of a, large congregation, the officliat,ing ministers being the Rev. Griffith Ellis, father of the bride: the Rev. H. Barrow Williams, the father of the bridegroom, and the Rev. Richard Humphreys, pastor of Cheetham Street Church. The bride was attired in a. gown of white taffetas glace silk, made in Empire style, and trimmed with Duchesse lace, anci wore a wreath of orange blos- soms. and a white tulle veil she carried ried a. bouquet of lilies and lilac, the, gift of the bridegroom. The 'bride was accom- panied by two bridesmaids, Miss Gwen Evans (cousin of the bride) and Miss Gratton (cousin of the bridegroom). They wore dresses of cream striped crepe de chine, with touches of plae blue panne velvet, and pale blue hats trimmed with silk and forget-me-nots; their bouquets were composed of pink tulips and IT of the valley, which together with their coral and pearl pendants were the gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. T'. Roberts Wil- liams acted a:s best, man and Mr Arthur M. Jones as groomsman. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left, for the South of England. WELL-KNOWN LOCAL CHARACTER CON VIC TED OF CRUELTY.—At a Special Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr J. Adey Wells and Mr J. O. Thomas, George Frederick Evans, hawker of paraffin ot, etc., was brought up in cus- tody charged with cruelty to a donkey. The magistrates were taken to see the animal, and found it with a deep running sore as big as a five shilling piece on its back.—Inspector S. Gibbs, R.S.P.C.A., conducted the case.—Sergt. WTilliams said that he met defendant that morning com- ing from Llandudno Junction with the. donkey and cart. In the cart was a barrel contaiwing thirty gallons of paraffin otl. Defendant was also riding in the cart. He examined the donkey,and found the wound seen by the magistrates under the saddle.—Inspector Gibbs said he examin- ed the donkey at 10-45 that morning, the wound in his opinion was at least 14 days old.—Defendant, in reply to the charge, described what remedies he had applied'to the sore, and said he would plead guilty to working the animal in an unfit state, but not of wilful cruelty.—The Chairman: ¡ How long has the donkey had that sore.- Defendant: About three weeks, but I have never worked it. I made a-mistake in taking him out this morning.—The Chairman I always thought you ivere; a kind man to your donkeys, but voti have taken to dunk lately and must 'be more careful. We could fine you JM or-send you to prison for three months. We won't do that, but will fine you 10s. and costs, and hope- it will be a warning to JOU- Defendant was given a week in which to pay the money, 14s. 6d. in all. A TESTIMONIAL TO Mill. A. WRIGHT.—At the. end of the week Mr A. Wright, who for the last eighteen years has been the manager at Llan- dudno of Messrs Smith and Son's business will leave for his new post at Forest Hill, London, where he will take charge of the firm's bookstall at the railway station. Mr Wright was a, well-known figure at the Llandudno station for many years prior to the change of ownership of the bookstall there, and has always been so obliging and courteous with the firm's numerous cus- tomers that it is thought fitting that he should not be allowed to leave Llandudno without some little, memento of the appre- ciation of the inhabitants and visitors. He was one of the. principal persons con- cerned in the important matter of bring- ing the morning papers to Llandudno at the present early hoar. When he first came to Llandudno the provincial papers arrived very often as late in the day as 11 30 adn., but Mr Wri ght, continued, to press newspaper proprietors until he secured the present early delivery, which, it need not be said, is an advantage to the town inasmuch as the bulk of the visitors come from the towns and cities which these papers serve. A subscription list I I has been opened, and already a number of prominent townsmen have sent contri- butions. Subscriptions may be paid to Mr F. Bowyer, the new manager of Messrs Smiith and Son's shop in Lower Mostyn Street, or to the "Advertiser" Office. SPECIAL LICENCE FOR lIORSE SHOW.—On Monday at the Conway Petty Sessions, Mr T. Chambers, of Llan- rwst, hotelkeeper and caterer, applied for the usual occasional licence for the re- freshment-tent at the Conway Horse Show on Easter Monday.—Mr James Marks ob- jected on behalf of the Temperance Union. The various chapels in the town of Con- way, he said, had passed a resolution respectfully asking their worships not to grant the application, and they submitted that the licence was not necessary for the convenience of those attending the show, and that it would put in the way of some of those attending the show a temptation t L which they were far better without. There was ample accommodation in the town of Conway for the additional influx of visitors. Furthermore, it appeared to him, Mr Marks, that it was very unfair to those who had licensed' houses in Con- way that on a. particular day when a con- siderable number of persons were brought into the district, and when they had a chance of doing extra business, a stranger should be brought into the town to com- pete with them.—Superintendent Rees I was asked if the police had any objection, and he replied that they had not, as the. license had been granted annually for years, and he had received no complaints. If he had done so he would have brought them before the 'bench.-—T'he licence was granted, one justice only, it being under- stood, being against it.

¡ LOCAL PREFERMENT. j | THE. REV. ARNOLD EDGELL. APPOINTED VICAR OF BECK LEY. learn that the Rev. Arnold Edgell, M.A., the headmaster of Sywell House School, Church Walks, Llandudno, has been appointed to the living of Beckley, Sussex, of the value of L500 nett, with 28 acres of glebe land and a Rectory, by the Fellows of the University College, Oxford. Mr Edgell, who is a. son of the late Col. R, J. Edgell was educated at Wellington College, when the late Arch- bishop of Benson was headmaster, and later went to Oxford and there took his degree. During, his residence at Llan- dudno Mr Edgell frequently preached at. the various local churches, has taken a deep interest in the work of the Town Im- provement Association, and is also an en- thusiastic member of the Llandudno Anglers Association, of which organisation he has facetiously been termed the Chap- lain. In his new sphere of influence to which he goes earlv in May, he carries with him the best, wishes of his many Llandudno friends and acquaintances.

THE LATEST. Why is the Roller Skating Rink like the New Licensing Bill 1 Because it is going to stop a lot of Saturday night drinking.

THE ADVERTISER SAYS That the question as to who will be the next chairman of the Council is agitating the minds of a large number of towns- men. That no meeting has yet been held to .011- sider the matter nor allocate the mem- bers to the various committees. That it is not improbable that Mr Wm. Henry Jones will be asked to allow himself to be nominated. That he has done excellent work for a period extending over many years, with an interval of two or three years, when he refrained from seeking re-election. That, as will be seen in our correspondence columns there is a suggestion that Mr Wm. Wtlliams, Myrtle House, should be co-opted as a. chairman for the forth- coming- year. That Mr Williams has been a member of the Council for a quarter of a century, and has served the town well, his know- ledge of all matters relating to sanitary work having been exceedingly useful. That there is also a proposal to elect Mr Chantrey for a further term in recogni- tion of the admirable manner he has carried out the duties—with honour to the town and credit to the Council and, himself. That this proposal meets with a good deal of favour from all sections. of the in- habitants, and would be very popular if Mr Chantrev will accept the office for another year. That one of the great events of the season will be the Welsh Industries Exhibi- tion in September. -¥< < Yo That the Institute of Journalists, who will hold their annual conference in Man- chester at the end of August, will visit Llandudno by steamer. ir v. That not onlv will thA principal British i0urnalid" attend the Onferene*, but. there will be reor^sentai'ves rot the Continental. American. fi-nadi'n. Tn- Australian, and Xew Zealand Press. T'hfjt at, the Counoil mpptinc or W^dnes- (I'-IT next a rps^lut'nri w-ip 1¡p mr>ve>d flla,t, T)C-,I-Tnis"i(,- he p-iven in 1 p r,l the beach on Sunday* as on other days, That if chairs are warded + Ül renmr-d mOTp on PWW l,A mainrl+v nr -nA"snn" "pfr8i" f,,riTY1 excnrsi^ ,nrf n"ofe". .o^arative rest and quietude on tho Beach < Tha.t it is almost absurd: to say that there is always accommodation on the Pro- menade. ihat on tne Promenade it is frequently hot and sultry, the seats—when they are obtainable—have no covering from the rays of the sun, and there is that absence of freshness and purity obtain- able close to the water. That it is to be hoped that the Council will take a broad view of this question and not give an opportunity for big headlines, reflecting upon their narrow- ness of mind, in the daily press. That such advertisements do no good among that desiirable portion of- the public we should gladly welcome to our town. That our Councillors might also realise that they are sent to the Council Cham- ber not to air their own opinions only, but to gain popularity for Llandudno as a comfortable health and holiday resort. That Mr David Bennet, the expert roller skater at the Hippodrome, is one of America's foremost skaters. That hlis exhibitions at the "Hippo" are a revelation of what can be done and always greeted with the heartiest ap- proval and applause. That. a Cinderella on skates is being talk- ed about for the second week in May. That this idea was recently introduced at the Liverpool rink, and met with im- mense success. That on Saturday evening last there was a. record attendance of skaters and on- lookers. < That, the management signal to skater to "Skate Slow" is because they do not intend the popularity of the "Hippo" to suffer from the too enthus- iastic rinker. That re "Compromising Martha" the L.A.D.S. are briefing "Arthur Maxwell, barrister-at-law" on May-Day, Mav 6th. That the Llandudno Newsroom and Library will re-open as a. Free Library to-day (Saturday) and continue throughout the season. That the Recreation Room adjoining will also be open, and will be run privately by Mr Fildes, to whom applications for membership should 'be made. I That the Chess Club members are rejoic- ¡ ing accordingly. Tli a,, to-day (Saturday) the wreck "Wil- liam Henry," will be sold by auction. That it has been for weeks past, when the tide permitted, an object of great at- traction to the younger generation. That they have swarmed over 'its decks and made swings and giant strides from the hanging ropes to their hearts con- tent. r That the amateur photographers from in- land towns have snapped it under all I sorts of conditions, and send their I pictures broadcast all over the country. That its removal, though highly neces- sary, will prove a. big loss to many, not only from the picturesque point of view, but as a playground. That the Hi-dros, Hotels, and Boarding Establishments promise, to be well filled this Eastertide. That the programme of amusements arranged for at the Ormesciiffe Board- ing Establishment for the holidays is extensive and varied. That the amusements for the benefit of those who elect to spend the first holi- day of the year at LIandudno are more numerous than ever this season. That the Pier Concerts commence on Thursday, both theatres, will be opened, the Cinematograph, Roller Skating ail day, including Good Friday. That in addition, there will be golf, hockey, and football matches,, and for the lovers of sea excursions the North Wales S.S. Co. have arranged their usual programme cf daily sailings. That the Tramway Company will doubt- less be well patronised by the visitors or Rhos-on-Sea and the surrounding district. That the Great Orae Tramway com- mence running on Monday, and will continue throughout, the season. That the Llandudno Coaching and the Motor Car Co. have also arranged special trips for their clientele. That, given fine weather, an exceedingly busy Eastertide is confidently antici- pated. That Mr L. H. SumpLerfiel-d has been ap- pointed, and will shortly take up the post of organist at. St.Paul's Church, Craig-ydon.

SUNDAY CHAIRS. WILL THE RESTRICTION BE REMOVED ? The result of the election leaves the question of whether the ban on the hiring of chairs on the beach on Sundays will be removed or not a very open one. The motion of Mr F'. J. Sarson that the pre- vious decision of the Council be rescinded will be proposed at next Wednesday's monthly meeting. The last vote taken on the question was in 1905, when the division list was as fol- lows — For the chairs, Messrs R,. Bellis, S. Chantrey, W. E. Jones, J. J. Marks, E. E. Bone, and Roger Dswson-6. Against. Messrs Win. Bevan, Robt. Roberts, T. W. Griffith, ATv. 0. Williams, Wm. Williams, John Owen, John Jones, J. McMaster. P. Jones, W H. Jones10. Mr J. O. Thomas was in the chair when the decision was arrived, at, and did not vote. There has been a. considerable change in the personnel of the Council dur- ing the intervening three years. Messrs Bellis, W. Ellis Jones, and Roger Daw- son of those in favour have gone, and Messrs Bevan, John Jones, Wm. Wil- liams, and John Owen of those against. The new comers are Messrs F. J. Sarson, D. Davies, W. Beaumont, G. Woodyatt, W. Thomas, H. Edwards, T. Smith, and H. Wilson. The first four are known to be in favour of granting the coneess-ion asked, but as far as we are aware the re- maining four have not as yet expressed any opinion in public. We believe that if the ratepayers were directly appealed to on the. question there would be a large majority in favour of acceding to what must be termed a very reasonable request. Recognising; this we hope the majority of the Council will approve the resolution, and thus not render it necessary to again raise this question and make it one of the main themes at the next election.

MR. DAVID BENNETT, Floor Director of the Hippodrome, one of America's foremost roller skaters. The subject of the above sketch has been giving the patrons of the Hippo. Skating Rink exhibitions of fancy skat- ing on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. A native of New York City, he held a very high position amongst the profes- sional ranks of skaters. The exhibition includes Plain Skating, Outside-Edge, Dutch Roll, Waltzing-, Grape Vine, on toes Figure Eight, Plain toe and heel, One Foot Swing, Tno-^ tp. forward and backward, Spindng 011 toe and heel, Spread Eagle, etc., etc., and in many in- stances reverses the various items quoted. His performance is cleverly carried through, and never fails to elicit the heartiest applause of both skaters and the i well-filled seats specially reserved for on- lookers.