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I The Pier Pavilion Extension Concerts. MUSIS LUCY NUTTALL (Contralto). The Last. Vocalist of the. Season.

PERCY SMALLWOOD AND THE MARATHON. No athletic event of recent years has made such a stir, for a, radius of six miles roulnd Conway, as the return of Percy Smallwood to compete in the Marathon race to-morrow (Saturday). To the un- initiated it will be, necessary to explain this second Marathon race this year. The first, which was won by Hayes, of America, and when it will be remembered Durando. the Italian, made such a, fight, for it, and was only beaten on the post, was for runners of an amateur status only, and the present race, which has been arranged by the proprietors of the "Lon- don Evening News," is for professional runners, and: the award in addition to being the champion is a, purse of £ 100. Percy Smallwood is well-known in Llan- dudino, having run for several years in the May-Day sports. He migrated to America some six years ago, and havirg met and defeated all the leading amateurs, Hayes, amongst, them, he caught the eye of Shrubb, the world famous short dis- tance runner, and Smallwood joined the ranks of the professional runners. A full account of his successes appeared in our columns last week, and a, reference, by those interested, will show that Small- wood has been going big guns in the land where they lick creation. Shrubb at all events considered: Small- wood the best man in the professional ranks at present in the States, and said so. It was he who* arranged, for the Welsh boy to represent the British flag, and natur- ally we in Wales hope he will carry off the prize. Percy has literally fallen on his feet as regards finding friends willing and anxious to assist in the training1. Amongst ) others, who preferred their services were Professor Beaumont, and Mr Will Owen, and to these two gentlemen Smallwood is greatly ndebt,ed for the interest, they have taken; indeed since he placed him- self unreservedly in their hands,, he has been closely guarded day and night. Smallwood is a teetotaller, and no fear on that score has been anticipated; but, it, is only those who have undertaken similar duties who are aware what train- ing, in the strict sense of the term, means, and what Professor Beaumont does not know under this head, is not worth worrying over. The training is over, and those enthus- iasts in Llandudno and district who have watched his daily spins are convinced that Percy Smallwood is going to win, the wish being in most cases the falher to the thought, for they are hardly in a position to judge. Professor Beaumont is very sanguine, and Smallwood himself fancies his chances., and no one is in a better posi- tion to judge, we should imagine. He has the best performances of his op- ponents stored up: in his memory; he knows better than any man breathing how much he can do, under favourable condi- tions, and free from an accidental fall or slip, to which all the contestants are liable. An expert on footracing who witnessed one or two of Hmallwooid's trial spins, during the earlier part of the week, speaks in the highest terms of his chances, and we are placing our forecast of the result on the opinion he holds, when he says, "The man who beats Smallwood will win the race. Llandudno being a.s it is so far from the running centres, we have little to gOI by except, the times and distances given us, but the conditions are never the same. However, there is no getting away from the fact that Smallwood has made history in America, and should he win, it will not be the, first, time that a Welshman has come out on top in the World of Athletics. All our readers will join in wishing him good luck, and will await the result with the keenest interest. The finishing time — will be somewhere about 5 50. Always with an eye to business Mr Samuel Hughes, junr., has arranged for a series of living pictures depicting the leading events of this great race, and the films will arrive in time for Monday even- ing's performance. No extra, charge will be made, and no doubt Mr Hughes' enter- prise will receive the reward it so richly merits, packed houses nightly will be re- corded at the Cinematograph.

LADIES" GRACEFUL. SKATING CONTEST RESULT. On Thursday evening a large crowd of ( spectators and rinkers had assembled' to witness or take a more prominent part in the Ladies' Graceful Skating Competition. The hour set for the contest wa,s 9 o'clock, and punctual to that hour the warning; bell was rung and the signal "Clear Floor" displayed. Ladies were seen busily engaged tying on their arms the respective numbers handed to them by Floor Manager Ebbutt. Another warning note on the bell and the legend "Special" was displayed on the signal board, and the contest had commenced. It wa,s then seen that some twenty ladiles had entered for this graceful competition, and it was noticed in many cases at the outset that the fair skaters, possibly from nervous- ness, were anything but graceful, inas- much as they were not at ease, which is an essential factor of gracefulness. This state, of things was to be expected; it was trying enough, one competitor averred, to take part in the couples contest, when if anything went wrong you could blame your partner, but when you are entirely on your own it is very different. How- ever, as the contest proceeded the skaters became less conscious, consequently more at ease, and therefore more graceful, and the judges, Messrs Harding, Ashworth and Franks, had no enviable task to per- form in selecting the three best. The trial was somewhat prolonged, and the tension, amongst the friends of the competitors, was strained to a, high pitch. Vent was given to their feeling by repeated out- bursts of applause as their respective favourites skated past the grand stands. The manager signalled for the orchestra to cease playing, and he announced that it would be, necessary for all the skaters to continue for a further few rounds. To the onlookers it was possible to select more than one winner, but just how to place them, even the most regular patron, and therefore the most competent to judge, was puzzled. v Cheers greeted the decision of judges when the six fortunate numbers were, announced to further compete for the final award. Some of the recognised best skaters were certainly left in, and so far the judges' decision was upheld by the majority. The excitement grc.w apace, and when Mr Manager Olsen aflnounced the judges' verdict, and it was seen tha,t Miss A. Moses was declared the winner, loud and prolonged applause testified the popularity of the decision. The, second prize was decided in favour of Miss Play- fair, and the third, Miss L. Moses, and judging by the reception with which these, announcements were received, the judges had come through a, difficult task most satisfactorily, and whilst there must, always be in such competitions a little soreness felt by the, losers, we think all who entered are sufficiently good sports- women to take it smiling, and will be the first to congratulate their more lucky opponents. As one contestant very tersely put it, "Well, they had to beat me to win." This is a spirited way of taking a, defeat that might be emulated with ad- vantage by others. Whether the man- agement contemplate arranging, any further competitions or not, is at present, not known, but it is hoped if any, the next will be gentlemen only, with- ladies for judges. U.V'"

A SLIGHT MI ST AKE. It was on the morning of the second day of the grouse-shooting season. They were two dear old ladies, who knew all about these things, and they were eying. some big boxes which a, porter was piling on a, barrow at King's Cross. "Dear me!" said the one with the be- whiskered mole. "Fancy, grouse all the way from the Scottish moors already!" "So it is!" said the, other. (Sniff.) "There, can't you, smel'l the heather?'' (Sniff.) "So I do How sweet! I won- der if they're from our friend Lord Tommy's moors? Porter., where did those boxes come from 1" "Grimsby Docks, mum! Fish for Billingsgate!" tersely replied the porter. -"Tit-Bits.'

LOCAL NEWS. LiORD AND LADY MOSTYN IN BRITISH CIO,LU-ltIBIA.-L,ord and Lady Mosty,n who are on their way to the, Far East, met Lord Milner at Victoria., British Columbia (says a, Reuter telegram yester- day), and after visiting Government House the party went for a motor drive in the forests surrounding the town. A REMOVAL.—We understand that Mrs R. F'oulkes Griffiths, widow of the late Mr Richard Foulkes Griffiths, the well-known barrister and platform speaker in the Liberal cauise, has left Llandudno to take up his residence with her son in London. During the last few years Mrs Griffiths has resided with her daughter, Miss Griffith, Morfen. CRAIGYDON MUTUAL IMPROVE- MENT ASSOCIATION.—We notice that this popular young society will commence their second session on Monday next, October 12th, at their headquarters, the C'raigydon Boarding House. The pro- gramme for the, session includes a series of smoking concerts, whist drives, lectures and discussions, a particularly novel feature being a monthly critical analysis of the Work of the Llandudno Urban Authority. Intending members should attend the, first meeting on the date, above- mentioned. 0 BOARiD OF GUARDIAN CON- T'RACT'Sr.-At the fortnightly meeting of the Conway Board of Guardians the fol- lowing tenders were accepted:—Meat, Messrs John Jones and Son, Central Buildings, Llandudno; bread, flour, oat- meal and cake, Mr S;. Pusill, Deganwy; cheese, butter, bacon and eggs, Messrs E. B. Jones and Co.; rice; tea, coffee2 cocoa, sugar, candles, jam, soap, etc. Mr J. Hooson, Conway; boots, shoes and re- pairs, Mr Joseph Jones, Conway; crockery, Mr Jared Williams, Conway. POPULAR LECTURES AT CRAIGY- DON.—The St. Paul's Literary Society, or[T ye pjoq aje tpiqAY jo s2uilaaui Church House, C'raigydon, is again to the fore with their programme of attractive lectures for the forthcoming winter months. The series consists this year of five lectures, commencing on Monday, October 26th, with "America Up-to-date," by Mr F. A. McKenzie. The remaining four are "The Romance and Mystery of India," by Sarath Kumar Ghosh; "Irish Fairy Songs and Tales," by Miss Madeleine O'Connor; "Village Life in Japan," by Mr W. E. Schiele; and "The Coastwise Lights of Britain," by Miss Gertrude Bacon. Four of the lectures will be illustrated by limelight lantern slides and the one by Miss O'Connor by songs, etc. LLANDUDNO RATEPAYERS' ASSO- CIATION AND THE GUARDIANS.— At the last meeting of the, Conway Board of Guardians on Fri day a letter was read from the Llandudno Ratepayers' Associa- tion regretting the decision of the Board not to grant them a. copy of the minutes. Mr Wm. Williams (Myrtle House) asked why the Board had refused the applica- tion, as he believed the minutes were open to everybody. If the Board did not hand them over he would give the, Association his own. They moved the Council at Llan- dudno and would move the Board also.— Mrs Lloyd It, will take a good dealto move, us.—Mr John' Williams having expressed his regret at the Board's decision the, chairman (Mr P. H. M'Clement) ruled the discussion out of order.—Mr William Wil- liams gave the necessary notice of motion in order that the matter might be brought forward again. NEW LIBERAL CLUB.-An important meeting of the Executive Committee of the Llandudno Liberal Association was held on Monday evening, presided over by Mr Jas. F. Roberts. The chief business was to receive the report of sub-comuuii.°e ap- printed to further the scheme for accept- ing club premises. This committee had secured the option of purchasing the old Bank Buildings now in the occupation of the Y.M.C.A. Negotiations between the committees of both institutions had been proceeding and the Y.M.C.A. committee had made an offer which had been accept- ed by the sub-committee. All that remained to be done before the, Liberal Associa- tion could take possession of the building was for a general meeting of the members of the Y.M.C.A. to approve of the terms offered. The sub-committee understood that a general meeting was to be called during the week. The committee then prooeded to make preliminary arrange- ments for the working of the Club, and instructed the honorary secretary (Mr Robt. Roberts) to endeavour to secure a, leading statesman to open the club at an early date. The, Secretary also reported that the Llandudno Women's Liberal Association had accepted an invitation to co-operate in the work. LOCAL WEDDING.—The wedding took place on Wednesday, the 30th ult., at St. George's Church, Llan- dudno, of Miss Daisy Davies, a neice of Mr T. P. Davies, of the St. George Hotel, to Mr Arthur P. Penrose, of Highbury, London. The bride wa,s dressed in a mauve grey costume trimmed with cream moire, with hat to match, and was attended by three bridesmaids. Miss Katie Davies, who wore a, moss green cos- tume trimmed with Irish crocheted eoline and copper coloured picture hat; Miss Gwendoline Jameson, who was attired in pale blue and hat en suite, and Miss Hilda. Jameson, attired in cream silk with hat to match. Mr T. P. Davies gave the bride away, and Mr Ernest Higgins, of London, fulfilled te duties of groomsman. The service was performed by the Rev. Canon Camber Williams (uncle of the bride) assisted by the Rector of Llan- dudno, the Rev. Llewelyn Hughes Miss I zn Josephine Jameson, a, cousin of the bride, presided at the orga.n. The wedding breakfast wa,s served at Fron Deg, Church Walks, the private residence of Mr T. P. Davies. The presents were very numerous, and included four silver entree dishes from the members of the staff of the St. George Hotel.

THE ADVERTISER SAYS That a large number of Llandudnoites are holiday-making in different parts of the country. » That London and the Franco-British Ex- hibition are attracting a large majority. That it. is almost impossible to walk round Regent, Street, Oxford Street, Piccadilly or even Russell Square without meeting one or two residents from this locality. That the annual holiday on Wednesday was taken full advantage of by thousands. That the weather was fine, although there was but little breeze. That nearly a hundred departed for the Metropolis at as early an hour as five o'clock in the morning. That a fair proportion returned the same evening, but others had decided to make a longer stay. That later some hundreds departed by ex- cursion trains to Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. That the majority booked for the town cn the Mersey. That three motor coaches carried full com- plements of passengers for an excursion ZD through Aberglaslyn, Pwllhelli, and Oricoieth. That the trip was greatly appreciated. That others who decided to go at the last moment were disappointed as they were unable to secure seats. That had six motor coaches been available the Management would probably have been able to have filled them. That many hundreds spent a quiet day visiting friends in various parts of North Wales. That, the members of the Llandudno Field Club arranged an excursion to Pen- mon Priory in Anglesey. That the leader of the party was Mr Harold Hughes, A.R.I.B.A., of Bangor That the Craigydon Mutual Improvement Association has issued its programme zn for the winter. That, whist drives and smoking concerts are to be held monthly. That the doings of the Urban District Council are also to be criticised month- ly by "experts." I That if these monthly discussions arouse j interest in municipal affairs they will j have justified their inclusion in the Society's programme. That at present not half the electorate go to the poll at local elections. That the experiment therefore will be watched with much interest. That many residing in the upper end of the town have expressed a hops that a, similar Society will be established in that, end. That there is no doubt such a Society would be, appreciated. That the only need is for some one to take the initiatory steps. # That our readers will be glad to learn that Mr S. Hughes, junr., intends to again keep open the Pier Varieties Theatre throughout the winter. < That as in previous years various com- petitions will be arranged on popular lines, and an important announcement in connection with the same will be ex- pected shortly. That no stone is left unturned in order to secure the latest and best films on the market. That the entertainment will be found an unfailing source of amusement combin- ed with instruction. That the members of the Llandudno Cricket Club have evidently made up their minds that last season's record shall be improved upon next year. That they therefore have already com- menced practice, and were seen enjoy- ing a game on Wednesday. That the Art Classes at the Mostyn Art Gallery commenced on Friday last. That these classes are now carried on under the direction of the County Edu- cation Committee. That the headmaster is Mr J. Hanmer Hutchings, who is assisted by a capable staff. That evening classes are also being held c at Lloyd Stret Schools, with Mr Vaughan Humphreys as headmaster. n That the fees in both cases are very low, and will be returned provided a certain percentage of attendances is made by the scholars. That we are certainly a Conservative peo- plen our habits. That very little has been changed in our z5, ordinary ways of living. zn That this, notwithstanding all the grea,t I discoveries of steam and electricity. I That we are still without our public baths. I That still dirty people haunt the area steps of some, and the back-doors of other houses with mysterious black bags. That they still request bones and rags as a means to an end. That still the airy butchers' carts dash hither and thither with the gayest un- concern as they ply their busy trade and seek for orders. That still the noisy springless carts make Mostyn Street hideous with their thunderous roar. That still the screeching carts descend 0 from the Orme from early morn till late at night. That still our unemployed are unem- ployed. That the Y.M.CA is not to die out in Llan- dudno. That as a matter of fact it has taken a fresh lease of life-three years to be exact. That the report that the Llandudno Chess Club's headquarters were to be fixed at Craigydon this winter is not a, statement of fact. That the Committee will meet at eight o'clock at the Library Recreation Room on Tuesday next. » That Percy Smallwood has been training on eggs provided by Mr Edwin Wil- liams, of Maes Du. That should Smallwood win the Marathon there will be a big run on Maesdu eggs. « That a six-pound lobster was caught by one of next year's members of the Llan- dudno Sea Angling Club, on Wednesday last. That by reading between the lines it is possible to discover the new member. That to be quite frank we have mentioned his name. That the worst feature about one-day holi- day excursions is the end. That the beginning is all right, for anti- cipation throws a, beautiful glamour over the period. That if expectation has been realised, then the finish in intensely heartbreaking. That if the dreams of pleasure have not come to pass, bitter indeed are the thoughts as the termination approaches. That you who saw some of those happy exhilarated people who were anticipa- tors of a day's pleasure, on Tuesday would observe on Thursday the same folk down in the dumps. That these observations do not: Hpp>y to the motorist party, who have something to remember and talk about, for a life-time. ,y 'f That Miss Lucy Nuttall is the vocalist for the last three concerts of the extension series. < That they conclude on Sunday. That we are to have Mohr music at the end of the month. That the lecture season is close at hand. That Craigydon again take the lead. That the annual audit of the accounts of the Urban District Council is being made this week. That we understand that Mr Wm. Price was again present, and drew the auditor's attention to several items. That one was the allowances made to de- putations appointed to go to London. That the practice of the Council hitherto has been to allow each member 25s. a day and second class railway fare. That it was pointed out that under the Public Health Act no more than 1,5s. could be allowed, and that no mention was made in the Act of railway fares. That under the circumstances the Auditor had no option but to surcharge the members who signed the cheques. That an appeal made to the Local1 Government Board has not been suc- cessful. That there is no doubt that these re- minders are a great aid to economy. That Mr John Burns, however, has been requested to receive a deputation to dis- to receive a deputation to discuss the matter, and < cuss the matter, and That Mr William Jones, M.P., will be asked to accompany the deputation.

The girl had been three weeks in the employ of an artistic family, but her time had been by no means wasted. Her mis- tress was giving her instructions as to the dinner. "Don't forget the potatoes," enjoined the lady. "No, ma'am," was the reply; "will you 'ave 'em in their jackets or in the nood 1" —"Tit-Bits."

TIHE, LEAGUE.—The annual general meeting for the M.ostyn Habitation of the Primrose Leaguel was held at the Mbstyn Art Gallery on Tues- day afternoon, when there was a, good gathering of the members. The chair*was taken by Mr H. Carey, provincial secre- tary, who during the course of an excellent address congratulated the executive com- mittee and the honorary secretary (Mr g. P. Cooper) on the work accomplished dur- ing the past year, and urged the import- ance of not slacking off in their efforts if victory was to be assured. The following y n officers were elected Riuling councillor, "Lady Augusta Mostyn; dame: president, Mrs Hughes, Rectory; honorary secre- tary, Mr S. F. Cooper; hon treasurer, Mr J. Norrie. The following names were added to the executive committee:-—Mrs Dee, Miss W.allwork, Miss S. Allard, and Mr L. S. Underwood. A, hearty vote- of thanks was accorded to Mr Carey for at- tending and giving such an instructive, address. I