Llandudno Advertiser and List of Visitors

LOCAL NEWS. (We regret that we have been obliged to hold over until next week the article, "Llan- dudno as It Was" and other articles.— Editor.) SALE BY MR. T. W. GRIFFITH.—Under a deed oif .assignment Mr T'. W. Griffith will sell on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the ironmongery stock, with plate cutlery, glass, etc., at 18, Lower MustynStreet Llan- dudno. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SIH,O,W.-Tihis slioiw will be held at Colwyn ion Thursday next, July 22nd. In addition to a record number of entries in cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, dogs, implements, machinery, etc., many winners at the late International and Royal Shows have, been eii- tered in the open driving and leaping compe- titions. AUCTIONEERS' INSTITUTE AT LLAN- DUDNO.-Last Friday, the monthly committee meeting off the Liverpool and North Wales branch of the Auctiomeeiris,' Institute took place atLlandiudnoatttbeoRijces of Mr F. J. Sarson. Mr J. B. Leach, J.P., of St. Helens, presiding. At the .conclusion, of the business the members were hospitably ,entertruined by Mr Saxson at the Empire Hotel, when Mrs Hall's catering was warmly appreciated. This is the first occa- sion that any committee has- been held out of Liverpool, and the members were delighted with the town and its varied, attractions. THE NORTH WALES GOLF HOUSE CLUB. —The annual general meeting of the members of the above Club was held on Saturday last, the 10th inst., the chair being taken by Mr Percy Brundrisfct. The statement of the receipts .and payments of the club for the past year was explained and duly passed, and a hearty vote of thanks wasaccordedtol the Chairman, Secretary, and Committee, far their successful management during the year. Mr Percy Brundrit was unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing season, Mr A. C. Burgess secretary and treasurer, and Dr. Travis and Mi H. Reynold's to fill the vacancies on the Com- mittee. BOTTLING STORES ROBBED.—At Conway on Monday two men oif the labouring class, named Frederick Hogian, aged 28, oif 6, Bodafon Row, Llandudno, ancl Hugh Jones, aged 35, of 1, Mill-street, Treddlol, near Glandovey Junc- tion, were charged with stealing bottles of beer, the propemy of Arthur J. Ley, from the bottling stores on the quay at Conway. Hogan pleaded guilty, but Jones stated that he was induced ta go to the place by Hogan, and did not know what the latter wias gioing -to do. The Deputy Chief Constable stated that there were previous convictions against both men. Hogan was sent to prison far two months and Jo-neii for one month, each with hard labour. DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.—The annual col- lection is fixed for 4th September. Friends of the Baiiiardo Homes are, warned not to con- fuse the: (collection being taken ou similar lines on the 28th July, which is being organ- ised by the Wesleyans on beihialf of their National Children's Home, .which is better .1 known as Dr. Stepherson's Homes. Don't forget the annual Barnardo day, 4th September. This great National work of1 Dr. Bairnardo's has a strong local claim, as during the past year three Llandudno children have been ad- mitted to the Homes, which bring the total up to nine children sent to the Homes during recent years. Nor must we, forget to mention the local branch itn Trinity Square for delicate girls. The way in which these girls are eared for reflect great credit upon those in charge, and we would advise1 visitors to make a paint to visit the Home for themselves. DIANA OF DOBSON'S AT THE GRAND THEATRE.—On Monday next the Grand Theatre, which is one of the largest and most up-to-idate in the Provinces opens its doors to the, public,for the season. An excellent list of new and popular plays have been arranged, as will be seem, by a .glance at the printed "List of Engagements" displayed m the hotels and boarding-ihouses of the town and district. The first play to be staged is "Diana i of Dab son's," which was the talk of London last year when dt was produced at the Kingswaiy Theatre by Miss Lena Ashwell and Company, particularly the dormitory undressing act. The authoress, Miss Cicely Hamilton, has produced a play of novel situations with a frequent flavour of humour and originality. That she is an exceedingly clever writer, with the courage of her convictions is proved by her book on Mar- riage, published only last week, and is now ctae of the main themes of conversation of the day, The Grand Theatre sihould be filled every night next week, for "D,iana of Dobson's" is one of the most delightful plays of the last few years—natural, fresh, bright and witty. "Diana of Dobsion's" is preceded at each per- formance by a, clever one-act curtain raiser from the pen of Mr. El. A. Parry, .entitled "Charlotte on Bigamy," in which Mr J. Bendick Butler and Mr W. Kingsford Pearce give capital character studies. This trifle should on no ,acoount be missed, ais it is quite above the average in merit. Intending visitors would be well advised in at once see-curing their seats. A NARROW ESCAPE.—On Monday evening a driver in the employ of a local carriage pro- prietor narrowly escaped death by drowning as the result of a lather singular mishap. About half-past eight he took a (horse for a. bath in the sea opposite South Parade, and the animal had waded in chest deep when he stumbled and tlhe rider was thrown into the sea. There were hundreds df visitors on the pro-meli-ade at the time, but for a minute nobody realised that the incident might have a tragic termination. The first to notice that something was amiss was Charles Moss, a local boatman, who saw that the man eau'lid not get on his feet. Moss instantly rushed to assist the rapidly dllowning mian. He was only juist in the nick of time, and therel is no, doubt that but for his prompt action the man would have been drowned. He was brought ashore, and under the direction of Beach Inspector- Owen artificial respiration resorted to. in order to restore animation, there being plenty of willing and experienced helpers among the biciatmen. The efforts were at length successful, and the man -by the direc- tion of Dr. Nicol removed) to, the Cottage Hos- pital, where he was detained. At first it was thought that he had been injured by the horse, but fortunately an examination at the hospital showed that was not the case. He was detained in the hospital during the whole of the next day, but has now recovered.

Vocalists at tfye fMen (Concepts, I MADAME ADA CROiSSLEY" (Contralto). 9th Special, July 17th. MISS EMILY BREARE (Soprano). July 17th to 23rd.

LLANDUDNO CHURCH 1 SCHOOLS. MEETING OF MANAGERS. A meeting off the Managers of Llandudno Church Schools was held ion Thursday evening, the Rev. Ll. R. Hlughes, M.A., rector, pre- siding. There were. present Miss Buckley and Mr Nathan Jones (foundation managers), Mr J. E. Hornsby ((headmaster of St. George's School), Mr J. H. Stevens (headmaster of Bodafon School), Miss Bamford (headmistress of St. George's Infant School), and Mrs Royle (headmistress St. Beuno's School), and Rev. W. E. Jones (correspondent). THE GRANT TO ST. BEUNO. In reference to the correspondence which has been passing between the managers and the Education Committee as to the grant earned by St. Beuno's School, the correspondent produced a letter .from the Board of Education sta,ting that the school would be recognised as providing accommodation for 74 infants, an increase of 13. THE SCHOOL 1101.1 D \YC;. It was unanimously resolved the school holidays should commence on July 23rd, amd that the schools should be re-opened on August 30th. A HARDSHIP. Mr Hornsby produced a, circular dated June 1st which he had. received from the Educa- tion Committee, in which it was stated that the salary of the supplementary teachers (article 58) would be reduced e2 in order to pay tihe cost of tuition while preparing to pass the necessary qualifying examinations entitling them to increases Off salary. The Rector said the standing agreement with the teachers was that all salaries sihould be paid without any reduction. ( Mr Hornsby said it would affect one teacher at his school, and also, one at Bodafon. Mr Nathan Jones said that the deduction would be great hardship om the teachers affected in LlanduidniO when the oost of living in Llandudno was taken into consideration. The question of tihe. payment of itihe railway fares was introduced into, the discussion. The opinion being that the teachers attending the classes would have to pay tlheir own fares. It was unanimously decided that the Education Oottnmittee be asked to reconsider the circular, as far as clause B was concerned, in view of the fact that the salary was already inadequate. The Rector added tlhlat the cost of living in Llandudno was too high for 'the teachers to make this contribution, towards tlhe cost of the classes out of salaries of 930 a year. Mr Hornsby said that the, teacher affected at* his school wiou'lci! certainly leave if she was called upon to pay the P,2 and railway fare. AN APPLICATION SUPPORTED. It was unanimously resolved to. support Mr E. Jones' (Bodafon) application for an im- crease of salary. THE LATE MR. CONWAY. The Rector said that as it was the first time they had met airuce the death of Mr Richard Conway, the strongest supporter of Church Schools in Llandudno, he could not allow the occasion to pass without reference to the work he had done fox the schools. The late Mr Clomway thoroughly believed in tihe importance of keeping open the schools where definite T- ligious teaching was given, and worked for them with all his Iheaxt. He proposed that their appreciation of his services be entered in the minutes and that a. copy be sent to the widow and family. Mr Nathan Jones seconded. Mr J. E. Hornsby, on behalf of the school staffs, testified.1 to the great work done by Mr Conway for the schools during the 13 years he (Mr Hornsby) had been in Llandudno. He had fbund hum a. sympathetic manager and personal friend. Hel olften came to the sohlo-ols to' give them a cheery word and was a man to whom he eculid always go when in trouble. He felt his loss very keenly, and he was sure that every teacher would! jiocin tuim in saving that to fill his Loss would be a very hard task in- deed. The resolution wits then put and silently car- ried. RELIGIOUS EXAMINATIONS. The Rector read the following- reports which had been received from, ,:the diocesan inspector of schools ST. GEORGE'S MIXED SCHOOL. LLANDUDNO. There were 158 children present as compared with 154 last year. There were eleven 'absent. There are eleven .ohildiren, who are Roman Catholics, withdrawn from all religÖous in- struction. "I was pleased1 to notice that the teacher of the lowest grorup had much improved in her method and style, and in consequence results | were eminently satisfactory. Tone and dis- cipline throughout the school were excellent. The repetition in each group was eminently satisfactory, and the children, especially in the highest group, appeared to have a very fair graspy of the subject matter. The school pass- ed an excellent exaiminiatiotu." The name of Mr Bool will be submitted to the Lord Bishop for his certificate. ST. GEORGE'S INFANTS' SCHOOL. "There were 49 children present, as compared with 54 last year. There were 18 absent. This school passed on the whole a very creditable examination. BODAFON CHURCH SCHOOL. There were 155 children present ;as com- I pared with 140 last year. There were seven ,absent. The dncrease in numbers is very en- couraging, though sixteen children are with- drawn from the catechism, of whom several as Church children. With the exception of the Acts of the Apostles in the highest group, the whole of the syllabus had been .attempted with fairly good results. Great improvement in the singing was noticeable." ST. BEUNO'S CHURCH SCHOOL. There were 71 children .present as compared with 64 last year. There were fofur absent. "The teaching at this .school is eminently sympatthetic and kindly, and in the right direc- tion. The whole of the syllabus had been at- tempted, and 'with very satisfactory results." Commenting on the reports the Chairman said they were m-ost satisfactory, shewing an increased attendance of 21 as compared with the previous year. When the great competition with the other achools was taken into con- sideration he felt very satisfied with the pro- gress they had made, and that so few ,children were withdrawn from religious instruction.— (Hear, hear.)- He congratulated the teachers ion the result of their efforts to impart re- ligious instruction, would lie to po at out that they were able to give that instruc- tion without prejudice to the work of the school, for he noticed that the first girl in the merit class at the recent County School n- trance -examination was a scholar at Mr Hornsby's school, and would receive a scholar- ship.—(Applause.) He also, congratulated Mr Hornsby on that result. The report were ordered to be entered on the minutes. REPAIRS. List of repairs were handed in by the different head teachers and instruction given thereto.

ST. PAUL'S GLOBE BAZAAR.—The hand- book and souvenir of the above is now ready, and may be obtained from. the, Secretaries, Parr's Bank, Llandudno-, or from Mr Henry .Wilson, Victoria. Street, Craigydon. ST. PA UL'.S CHURCH.—At the morning ser- vice at St. Paul's Church last Sunday, Mr C. W. Brown sang with deep feeling "I will arise" (Sullivan). There was a very large congrega- tion present. LLANDUDNO, GUARDIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL DINNER.—We understand that the annual dinner of the above Society has been fixed to take place on Friday evening, Decem- ber 10th, and that the principal speaker will be Mr W. H. Lever, of Port Sunlight. PROPOSED ANGLING FESTIVAL.—At the last annual meeting of the Li.andudno Sea Angling Association a suggestion was made as bo the holiday iQlf an angling festival in the autumn of this year. The suggestion was warm- ly taken up, and the matter referred to the committee for deliberations. We now learn that it is very probruble that something will be done iiii tihe desired direction on a small scale this year, Ibut on lines that will allow for ex- pansion in future years. NOTICE OF MOTION.—The following re- solutiian has been given notice of and will be proposed by Councillor F. J. Saxson, and seconded by Councillor Robert Roberts at the next monthly meeting of the Council:—"That the 'Sub-Coimmittee recently appointed by the Finance Ccimimiittee in respect to the payment of salaries or wages to officials or workmen in the employment of the Council during illness be hereby re-appointed for the purpose of con- sidering the questi'dn of overtimel and holidiays 'in their relation to, the Council's officials and workmen )and to report thereon to the Council, j LLANDUDNO AND COLWYN BAY MOTOR TRAIN SERVICE. —The London and North- j Western Railway Company on Friday began to j run between Llandudno and Colwyn Bay one of their rail motcrr coaches for the convenience of local traffic. Though there is no fixed time- table it will for the present make some 20 jour- neys a day, running an between the other traffic and calling at the several seations en route. The fare charged is 8d. return, which. is considerably less than the ordinary railway fare, and the car is expected, the exigencies of the other heavy traffic permitting, to make the journey from, Llandudno to Golwyn Bay in 20 minutes.

rOSTAL INFORMATION. Hours of Business Week Bank Day. Holidays » a.m p.m. a.m p.m. Sale of Postage Stamps, &c., Regulation of Letters and other postal paskets 7 0 to 9 0 7 0 to 9 0 SUNDAYS 8 0 to 10 0 fParcel Post business, In- land, Foreign and Colonial. 7 0 to 9 0 7 0 to 9 0 jPostal Order Business, noon issues and Payments. 7 0 to 9 0 7 0 to 12 0 JMoney Order & Savings Bank business 8 0 to 8 0 8 0 to 12 0 JGoverrment Stock, An- nuity and Insurance business 8 0 to 8 0 8 0 to 12 0 tissue of Inland Revenue Licences and Sale of In- land Revenue Stamps 8 0 to 8 0 8 Oto 2 0 texpress Delivery busi- ness, outward service. 7 0to 9 0 7 0 to 9 0 iN 0 Sunday business. E press Delivery busi- ness, Local Messenger Service 8 0to 9 0 8 0 to 9 0 SUNDAYS 8 0 to 10 0 Telegraph business. 8 0 to 9 R 0 to 9 0 telephone business. 8 0to 9 0 8 Oto 9 0 SUNDAYS 8 0 to 10 0 Christmas Day and Good Friday services as on Sundays. Inward Malls. LETTERS. Hour of Town Delivery Night, Mail from all parts 7 0 am From London and the South, Bangor, Birmingham, Carnarvon, Chester, Con- way, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester, Bettwsycoed, Blaenau Festiniog, De- ganwy, Llanrwst 12 30 p.m. From London and the South, Birmingham. Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Wales, West of England and Ireland 3 0 p.m. From Bangor, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester North Wales and Midland Counties generally. 5 0 p.m During July, August and September the delivery commences at 5 30 p.m PARCELS. Night Mail from all parts 7 0 a.m From London and the South, Bangor, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, and Deganwy 12 30 p.m. From London and the South of England, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester. t3 0 p.m. From London, Chester, Liverpool, Man- chester and towns in North Wales 5 0 p.m During July, August, and September the delivery commences at 5 30 p.m. {Suspended on Wednesdays, October to May. Letters and parcels may be posted for each delivery up to 10 minutes before the hour of commencement. Parcels intended for the first delivery should by posted overnight. On Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Bank Holidays there is only one delivery, and on Sundays one delivery of letters only at 7 a.111.. Outward IMEpils On Bank Holidays only the Mails marked with an are dispatched on Sundays, Good Fridays and Christ- mas Day only the Mails marked f are despatched. Letters. Parcels. Conway, Bettwsycoed, Dci- wyddelan, Llanrwst. Taly- catn. Trefriw .3 0 a.m. 9 0 p.m D wy, Tywyn, Llanrhos t'enrhynside 5 50 a.m. 9 0 p.m t Llandudno Town Delivery 650 a.m. 9 0 p.m T (ion- England, °Vorth al-es> Chester S 40 a.m. 8 40 am. i. o-anwy 9 15 a.m. NoS of England North Wales C we Liverpool, Manchester Leicester, Bristol. Cardi^' Edinburgh .9 35 a.m. j 10 4o a.m. — London,South 0 ■^S^nd,Lan- cashire, Yorkshire, Birmmg- casn esler and -y^ales n 25 a.m. 11 25 a.m LlandiidnoToun Delivery .12 20 p.m. 12 20 p.m. Bangor, Comvay.- Carnarvon Bettwsycoed, Birmingham Chester. Holywell, Liverpool Bangor, COil Iray, Carnarvon Chester. Holywell, Liverpool Manchester. -Llanrwst Rnyl Eastern Counties, aid W est 1 l of En-land 1 0 P-m- 1 °P'm Deganwy, Tywyn and Llani hos 2 30 „ 2 30 „ j Llandudno Town Delivery 2 oO 2 oG Chester, Co.w.vn Bay, Liverpool 253 Llandudno Town Dellvei y and Penrhynside .450 4 00 Manchester (relief night mail) 5 40 — Bangor and Deganwy 5 40 „ o 10 „ American Mail. Saturdays only < 5 — t Night Mail'to all parts of the United Kingdom 8 » ov „ Extra ^d. ••• 8 50 — Bangor and ADgletea 9 30 8 oO „ London, Birmingham, Liver- pool, Manchester, Chester, IS orthand South of England, Noith Wales • H 8 m «

Q — An "occultist and diviner" advertised, in a local paper:- "Young man, some woman dearly loves you. If you would know who she its, send one shil- ling to. 'Seer' and learn her name." An inquisitive young man responded, and re- ceived the answer: "Your mother." A muslin chiffon, or tulle gown "powdered" with tiny artificial roses, forget-me-nots, or other small flowers, we have hitherto, set apart for evoiling rear, deeming such a toilette im- possible in the afternoon. Things, however, are changed, .and several women who practical- ly lead the 'modes have lately appeared at afternoon functions in airy-fairy dresses, sewn over with rthes,e tiiny sprays of flowers. In skilled hands, .and the best of nraterials being used, th-e idea works out fairly well, but under less favourable, circumstanes, the effect would sure- ly be appalling.

THE ADVERTISER SAYS I J That the Llandudno Cocoa House, M-ostyn Street, has been soLd to Mr and Mrs Reeves Hughes by the Shareholders of the Company. That it is the intention to voluntarily wind up the Company. That tse terms offered are considered satis- factory to the Shareholders. That Mr Knowles, of Victoria Avenue. Ciaigy- don, has secured a first-class pass in the City of London Guild Examination. That the Rev. Morris Jones, who is assisting in the. clerical work at Llandudno, preached at the St. Tudno's Church last Sunday morning, and charmed a large congregation by his eloquent preaching and musical voice. L That Mr Jones is a military chaplain, and is stationed at the Curragh. That not-withstanding the weather has not every day this week been the most satis- factory for sea trips, the various excursions from Llandudno have been fairly well patronised. That a large number are awaiting more favourable climatic .conditions. That the excursions next week will include trips to Liverpool for the day on Monday. Douglas on Tuesday, round the Isle of Anglesey on Wednesday, to Blackpool on Thursday, and many others of which details are given in our advertising columns. That Mr William Williams is this week at- tending tie Wesleyan Octiference at Lincoln as lay representative of the second North Wales district. That Thursday was St. Swithin's day! That some new falls have been discovered in Wales. off That no guide book we have perused mentions tiiem. That particulars will be found in our article, entitled "A Tramp in Snowdonia," in this issue. That the local cricketers triumphed! over the golfers in a cricket match on Thursday even- ing. That though beaten the golfers were not dis- graced. That Mr J. D. Kemyon, who was articled to Mr A. G. Pugh, Accountant, has been noti- fied that. he has passed his final examination. as a Chartered Accountant. < That Master George OalLis, aged 11 months, has been "snapped" wearing roller skates., That he is absolutely the youngest skating "swanker" on earth, and of course an American, but born in Llandudno, so Wales is entitled to some of the Thfit there has been quite a rush for the Hip- podrome during the last three weeks. -» That it is attractive to visitors is proved by numbers who daily attend at all sessions. That a Japanese gentleman, said to be the amateur skating champion of the Midlands, has been seen 'swanking" recently. » That he certainly introduces same extra- ordinary performances. That he has one particular feat which is not likely to be copied. Skating on one leg. in a squat position, the other he twists n:mndi his neck. < That it is not recommended for its grace or utility, and is known to the other skaters as the Y okoihama puzzle. That tram riders to Llandudno this Friday morning per first car were delayed twenty minutes owing to the current failing. That of course it was raining, and the regular patrons passed votes of sympathy with each other on the hardness of their fate. That Madame Ada Crossley will make her first pu,blic appearance since her visit to her 'ain homeland." at the pier concert to-night (Saturday). Thai*, this visit should be particularly interest- ing to ladies. i j That for reasons why, read the concert notes in this issue. That Miss Emily Breare will make her debut before a Llandudnoaudiellce at this same concert. < That the Inter-Dioce,san Cricket match between clergy representing the dioceses of St. Asaph and Bangor exeiited a good deal of interest. That a great many persons watched the for- tunes of the ganlR. That to get rid of the St. Asaph ereven in the first innings for 65 was an excellent per- formance. < That tihe same team, however, in the second innings made 248 for nine wickets, proving that there were some very capable batsmen in the eleven. That the Bangor Diocesan team were captained by the Rev. W. E. Jones, Llandudno, who did good service with both bat and ball. That he has not yet been invited by the Select- ed Committee to represent the Homeland against the Australians. That the mattch was such a pronounced success th,ait it has been decided1; in future to have at least one mateh a year between the two dioceses. That in the cricket match between the Llan- dudno and the Great Orme Golf Club the striking of one of the umpires by one of the fieldsmen in returning the ball was very affecting (for the umpire).

PIER CONCERTS. EIGHTH GRAND SPECIAL. The opening item at Saturday's special con- cert. Weber s overture, "The Ruler of the Spirits," was very finely performed, and another item which roused the audience to a high pitch of delight was agner s erspiel and Liebestod "Tristan." In lighter vein Ciutsani's selection. "Plantation songs only missed being encored from the fact that it was the last item prior to the interval. Koenne- mann's Pastoral Fantasia, "Le Fremersberg" with which the second half of the programme was commenced, depicts a hunting scene in Switzerland. and was tollo-weo. throughout with marked attention. MR. WEBSTER MILLAR (Tenor.. Mr Webster Millar commenced his week's stay in our midst by rendering Wagner's "Lohengrin's Narration. It was a magnificent piece of vocal art, and that no little of the credit was due to the orchestra and the con- ductor was proved at the finish, when Mr Millar shock hands with Mr Payne. For an encore he .sang "Down in the torest something stirred." A new song by Denza, entitled "Others," which he sang in the second half, was also encored, and in compliance he gave Sullivan's "Take a pair of sparkling eyes," and this following upon his other songs was sung with such enthusiasm and fire as to call forth further outburst of applause quite equal to a further encore. Mr ebster Millar has further proved during the week what a brilliant tenor he is. His methods of production being a lesson in artistic phrasing, and never failed to rouse the audience to the highest pitch of delight. He is one (If the very few tenors with which we are favoured at these concerts, and his further appearance this season will be looked forward to with no little anticipation. MISS PERCIVAL ALLEN (Soprano). This cantatrice, who has deservedly gained an enviable reputation both in opera and c-on- cert. was the special vocalist at this concert. The audience expressed their opinion in no unmeasured terms of what they thought of he* rendition of Weber's "Ocean, thou Mighty Monster." and in compliance she. sang an Italian song. Nevin's "At Twilight" and Co wen's "A Birthday" were the songs set down to her name in the second half: they were both enthusiastically applauded, and followed by "Because" for an encore. MR. F. C. HATTO-N (Piccolo Solo). The instrumental solo was the pic-coio, given by Mr F. C. Hatton. Variations of the Welsh song. "Jenny Junes," and awarded rapturous ëpplause thoroughly deserved. The many in- strumental solos given by the orchestra from time to niine are a special and pleasing feature, giving the audience an opportunity of showing their approval, in turn, to each artisie. and taken full advantage of. NINTH GRAND SPECIAL.. There are two vocalists set 'down for to- night (Saturday's) special concert, Madame Ada Crossley. contralto, and Miss Emily Breare. soprano. MADAME ADA CROSSLEY. Madame Crossley will make her first public appearance since her most successful tour in hm native land. Australia. The following extract from an Australian paper will interest our readers, and be news to some: we recorded it at the time:—"Chatting with Madame Ada Crossley the other day. she was telling me that, her luggage, went astlay when she was due to sing at a concert at Llandudno (Wales > just before she came out here. There was no time to wait. and Madame was obliged to appear before an audience of 7,000 in her travelling coat and skirt. Mr Arthur W. Payne, the con- ductor, announced that Madame regretted the ■contretempo, 'but promised to make amends at her next concert there by appearing in two different, dresses. "However, they didn't seem to mind my toilet, or rather the want of it. in the least." Madame said. "but I must keep my promise when I nest visit them." No little interest will be aroused by this re- minder. and we wonder if Madame Crossley has forgotten the incident. We shall see. But in any case, the reception awainting this most charming of vocalists will be a notable one. aind one of. if not the largest attendances of the year, is a certainty. MISS EMILY" BREARE (Soprano). Miss Emily Breare will appeal at the pier concerts for the first time. She c-cmes with the highest credentials, having been one of Carl Rosa's Opera Company, and recently en- gaged to appear later on in the season with Moody Manners.

Sandwiches, and (Coffee Are provided at the elarence Hotel under the Verandah (150 feet long) immediately at the conclusion of the Concerts Every Evening ■ at One Shiiling per head. I This Hotel is only two minutes' walk from the Pavilion.