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POPULAR EXTERTAIXMEXT AT ST. PAULS CHURCH HOUSE. The last of the series of popular enter- taininents, which have been given during the winter months at St. Paul's Church House, took place on Monday evening last, the vicar, the Rev. J. F, Reece, B.A., presiding. The programme, which p was of a most varied a.nd interesting character, had been arranged by Mrs Jennings and Miss Helstrip. and Messrs, C. Brown and A. C. Axteil. Miss Wood, Pa-bo, opened the proceed- ings with a pianoforte solo. During the evening Miss Wood sang "The River of Years." and for an encore "If thou wert blind." in both of which her rich con- tralto voice was heard to good effect. Master A. Evans, a member of St. Paul's Church Choir, sang "A maiden fair of beauty rare" with such success that it led to his being encored. This vocalist will be heard of again. The "Hornpipe," a duet dance by the Misses C. and E Smith, two dainty little maids, brought down the house, and nothing less than a repeat would satisfy the audience. A similar L reception was meted out to them in the second half of the programme, when they gave a "Coon" dance in costume, and --1 e both performances reflect the highest praise on their instructress, Miss Gladys Henderson. Miss Pass was deservedly encored for her .song, "Little Jammy Face, and compliance sang "Because." Miss Jenny Rowland and Miss Mabel Ward represented the famous Juvenile Amateur Pierrots, the former sang "Yipsilanti" and "'Every flower has a meaning more or less," and Miss Ward joined her in "Two little maids," song and dance, each item being warmly greeted. X eedless to sav. these two members of the Pierrots were under the direction of the Misses Roberts. Huyton, by whom they were trained. Miss Higginbottom gave two exceeding- ly clever recitations, "Home Sweet Home," in which she showed a pathetic side of life, and "The Llady from the West," a humorous item: both were equally well appreciated, and the flight of t'me alone prevented an encore for the latter. Misses L. Garrod and A. Hughes gave a vocal duet, and must have been en- couraged by their reception. Other items were a pianoforte solo by Miss Wren, song by Miss Balshaw and a. 'cello solo by Alecl "Williams; this latter was quite one of the cleverest items of the evening, Alecl -Williams proving himself a clever executant, introducing plenty of life into his playing, and withal excellent tone. His encore was most pronounced and thoroughly deserved. A sketch, laughable and very credit- able, by children from the Alexan- dra Road Sunday School, under the direc- tion of Miss Helstrip, concluded the even- ing's programme. The proceedings ter- minated with the National Anthem. The complete success which has attend- ed these series of concerts will undoubted- ly encourage those who have so warmly taken them up. to carry them on next win- ter, and patrons, judging from the recep- c tion of the Vicar's remarks, were more than satisfied with the value received for the small outlay. It is safe to assert that many besides ourselves who were present for the first time, regretted they had not attended the previous concerts.

LLANDUDNO AS IT WAS. A BRIEF REVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF LLANDUDNO. (By Mr John Roberts, Bryn Celyn). At a meeting of the Llandudno Improve- ment- Commissioners held April 7th, 1855, "Mr Carter, of London, gave notice of his intention to erect eight houses in Mostyn Street, and required that the levels be set out for him." The foregoing houses were built. eventually by Mr Carter. They are the row of houses and shops extending from the corner of Mr Woodley's shop, to and including the Gresham Hotel. At that time this was the most popular busi- ness part of the town, and it lasted so for some years. At the same Commissioners' meeting it was resolve cl -That this deeming it of the utmost import- ance for the benefit of the inhabitants at large that. the esplanade should at once be made." Again resolved: -"This meet- ing being strongly of opinion that resi- dent magistrates in the town would be of great benefit- and assistance in carrying out the general bye-laws," That these sentiments be forwarded to the Hon. T. E. M. Ll. Mostyn, M.P., and that he should be respectfully requested to sub- init the same to the Lord Lieutenant of the County. It will undoubtedly be observed that the foregoing resolutions were the out- come of a deliberate and sagacious body of men who had taken upon themselves the duty of bettering Llandudno, and it must be admitted that, thei'r resolutions were carried through, and made into actual realities. About this time an old inhabitant well- known in the early days as Mr Robert Williams, "George and Dragon," enter- tained the idea, of building two houses in the Happy Valley. The ground was exe- cuted on a, plot between the commence- ment- of the rockeries and the fountain, and building operations commenced, and they were built to the ground floor. How- ever. the estate authrities stepped in and the work was stopped, otherwise one of Llandudno's greatest attractions would have been destroyed. These builders were left in thi's state for many years, and we well recollect how the children of these days enjoyed running round the low walls and scampering about; now no vestige of the buildings can be seen. The Llandudno Commissioners after settling clown to improve the town felt that- the usual officials should be appoint- ed. On May 28th, 1855, it was resolved to engage John Da-vies, Plas Bach, as In- spector of Nuisances, and Pinner of the fold at 20s. per week. We read also that John Davies refused the post. May 29th, 1855,. that a policeman be advertised for in the town at 18s. per week wages to take charge of the pound, and be. Inspector of Nuisances in addition to the duties of a police officer." June 6th, 1855.—"Resolved subject to the ratifications of the testimonials now produced up to the present time, that Evan Davies, Ruthin, be at once engaged to the office -of policeman at 18s. per week." This gentleman would be the first policeman that Llandudno ever possessed, Before this period it was the village con- stable who kept the peace. We believe that the last of these officials was the late Mr Richard Hughes, Madoc Street, who it will be remembered was a very strong- ly-built man, and possessed a fine physique he was well adapted for the post. Here is a. ta.le about the early Llan- duclno village constables. Many years ago complaints were made that many sheep were stolen on the Great Orme. The two constables. one dark night in mid- winter kept watch, the consequence was they caught the culprit red-handed. The man had been caught in the early part of the night and taken down between the two constables to the King's Head, and there put to sleep in bed with a constable on each side. Watching his opportunity he got up from between the two and escaped, walked through the deep snow bare-footed in the direction of Conway. The two conta.bles in the morning found that their prisoner had gone. They traced him through the snow to Frithgerreg, a small farm in the Warren, and hence to Deganwy, and then lost all traces. How- ever, they knew he had a sister living in Conway, and to this house they both re- paired. Their prisoner had arrived there before them and was hid in the water barrel outside of the house. They both passed this barrel and went and ransacked all the house without finding their quarry, and they of course gave up the chase. The man afterwards proceeded to Fes- tiniog, and as was the custom in those days left there in peace. The first election of Commissioners after the first selection in 1854 was held on the 19th day of July, 1855. The follow- ing six persons were duly proposed, seconded aand unanimously elected Com- missioners in lieu of the six going out by rotation, namely:—The Hon. Thomas Edward Mostyn Ll. Mostyn, M.P., Glocldaeth; Rev. E. T. Evans, M.A., Plas Gogarth; W. H. Reece, solicitor, Plas Tudno Joseph Jones, Centre Vale, Tudno Street; Robert McLellan, Mostyn Arms Hotel, Church Walks; David Lloyd, St. George's Terrace, Marine Parade. Signed, Thomas Parry, return- ing officer. During the summer of 1855, it is evi- dent that the supply of water for domestic, purposes was very scarce. In August, of that year the Clerk was directed to send a bottle of water from Brookes well, from the shaft at Tainewyddion and from Tynypwll well to Mr Ilerapath, chemist, Bristol, to be analyzed and report upon them. On August .7th, 185.5, it was resolved- "That a shaft be immediately sunk on a spot to be selected at, Tyn-yr-wylfa to ascertain if water can be obtained for the benefit of the town, and if so, that steps be'taken to test its quality and if satis- factory to raise it with a suitable pump. I The water question seems to have I grown in acuteness during the summer of 1855. In -September the following resolu- tion was passed at a meeting of the Com- oiiers public complaints being made of the supply of water." The ¡ following gentlemen were appointed a committee to fix upon and at once carry out the best and most expeditious mode of obtaining a supply of water for free, use, the expense not to exceed 230:-M-r Thomas Jones, Mr McLellan, Mr Thos. Parry, Mrs Thos. Roberts. This sum in those early days was probably looked upon as a large item. But as things are car- ried on in our days, it seems a. very in- significant amount; anyhow, the old veterans practiced strict economy, and we believe efficiency, although their transac- tions appear to us from this period as un- important.

THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. ADDRESS BY MRS. FAWCETT, LL.D. The Llandudno. branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies is nothing if not alert and up-to-date; the Committee take care that, no opportunity shall be lost of consolidating their posi- tion and cementing the enthusiasm, of their members. This position was most recently instanced by the numerous and representative gathering at Craigydon Boarding House on Monday last to meet Mrs Henry Fawcett, the president of the Union, who is just now paying visits and addressing meetings at various towns on the Coast in support of the cause. The proceedings were opened by the presentation of a beautiful bouquet of ferns and lilies, subscribed for by mem- bers of the branch, presented to Mrs Faw- cett by Miss Eakin. Instrumental and vocal music, followed, and then the Lady President, Mrs Walton Evans, introduced Mrs Fawcett. Mrs Fawcett gave a short address, pointing out how much the recent election bore on the question of women's suffrage. Mr Asquith in his opening speech in the Albert Hall said that the whole task be- fore the Liberal party was to vindicate the great principle of representative gov- ernment, which was exactly what they as Women were appealing for. They felt that representative government was the best form of government, but could not feel satisfied with the government of the country when one-half of the nation was excluded from it.-(Applause.) Their great task was to convince politicians that women were human beings.-(Applause.) Mrs Fawcett then referred to the utter- ances of leaders of political thought on both sides. Lord Roseberv, she said, in a speech in the House of Lords, said that Great Britain had lost America, through departing from the principles of represen- tative government, and was not likely to make the same mistake again. Lord Rosebery, however, overlooked the fact that exactly the same mistake was being made now in refusing the franchise to women. The election had brought about some very curious results. Mrs Hum- phrey Ward (who had written and spoken against women's suffrage declaring that women were not capable of taking a share in the government of the nation) had so far forgotten what she had previously said as to write a number of tracts, instructing electors how to vote, which was a very curious position for her to take up. Mrs Humphrey Ward was particularly in- terested in the election because her son was a candidate. Such .little incon- sistencies endeared Mrs Humphrey Ward to them all.—(Laughter.) Then there was Sir vVest Ridgeway, who previous to the election was vice- chairman of the men's league in opposi- tion to granting women the suffrage. Sir West Ridgeway was the Liberal candi- date for the University of London, a University which had been thrown open to women, and comprised among its graduates many distinguished men in favour of women's suffrage. Some of those men, headed by Sir Thomas Barlow, the eminent physician, addressed a letter 'to Sir West. Ridgeway expressing regret that they could not vote for him because of his opposition to women's suffrage. Sir West Ridgway instantly changed his posi- tion offering to resign his vice-chairman- ship and declaring himself willing to vote for a measure for women's franchise. It was rather a peculiar measure, a. bill in fact enfranchising those women who would be able to vote for himself— women graduates. That she (the speaker) thought was the thinest of all their edges of the wedge for obtaining the franchise. Finally Mrs Fawcett complimented the Llandudno Society upon the efforts made during the election and to obtain voters' signatures to the petition and the success which had been achieved, and also on the fact that the M.P. for Arvon had in his election address definitely expressed his sympathy with the movement, which she described as the most important of all the subjects before the electors. At the close of Mrs Fawcett's address a cordial acknowledgement- of her kindness in attending the "At Home" was moved by Mr G. A. Humphreys and seconded by Mr Shelmerdine, and carried with cheers. The large number of ladies and gentle- men present nearly filled the two dining rooms, which had been made most com- fortable by Miss Middle-ton, who also sup- plied refreshments of a varied and excel- lent character. We believe that the even- ing was one of the most enjoyable and successful yet held in Llandudno. and that many new members have been added to the Society as a result.

A LECTURE.—A very interesting lecture was given at the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel on Wednesday evening, entitled "The House of Lords." The lecturer was the Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones, who was warmly welcomed on his brief visit to the town by his many friends. The proceeds of the lecture were in aid of the Chapel funds.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. LIBERAL CANDIDATES SELECTED. A well-attended meeting of the Execu- tive of the Llandudno Liberal Associa- tion was held at the Liberal Club on Monday evening, to receive the report of the sub-committee appointed to consider the selection of candidates for the forth- coming County Council election. Dr. Spinther James presided. The Committee recommended the adop- tion of-the following candidates: NORTH WARD. MR. WM. THOMAS. SOUTH WARD. MR. RALPH FISHER,. EAST WARD. MR, JAMES J. MARKS, M.A. WEST WARD. MR, T. W. GRIFFITH, J.P. The reeornm?ndatic-n was unanimously adopted, and ward committees appointed to make arrangements for the contest. j Mr Fisher's change of constituency, it was explained at the meeting, was due to the fact that he at first2 expressed his de- finite wish to retire, from the County Council, and after repeating his deter- mination to a committee who asked him to come forward again, Mr M irks was chosen in his place. As it was evident that a strong candidate would be needed against Colonel Mostyn, Mr Fisher was again approached and asked to stand for the South Ward, which he consented to do at the call of the party. At, the last election in 1907 the results were as follows — NORTH WARD. Richard Conway (C) .I 203 Robert Roberts (L) 191 Majority 12 SOUTH WARD. Col. the Hon. H. L. Mostyn (C) 176 R,. Luther Roberts (L) 139 Majority 37 EAST WARD. R. Fisher (L) 192 S. Cihantrey 126 Majority 66 WEST WARD. T. W. Griffith 260 W. Ellis Jones 141 Majority 119 The election will take place on March 5th.

THE AUTUMN CONCERTS MOVE- MENT.—A meeting of the Llandudno Autumn Concerts Committee was held in the Town Hall on Friday night. Mr William Arnold presided. The secretary, Mr Brocklehurst, reported that, up to the present subscriptions for next season had been promised amounting to a total of JE130. It was decided to complete the canvass as far as possible this week and to hold another meeting on Monday nightf next, February 14th. Mr William Hamer, Deganwy, Mr Howel Jones, Mr E. P. Morris and Mr A. J. Davies, who are assisting with the canvass, have been co- opted members of the committee. The following have been appointed a sub- committee to draft a scheme for a musical festival to be held during the next autumn season:—.Mr H. Hooson, Mr W. J. Wil- liams, Mr C. H. Bevan, Mr D. Tre- hearne, Mr Osborne Roberts, and Mr R. J. Williams. To cover the liabilities of the concerts and festival about 2400 is re- quired, and the Committee hope that dur- ing the next few days intending sub- scribers will raise the guarantee fund from its present figure of R130 to J3400. They claim that the enterprise is not a charity but a business undertaking from the sue,cess of which the whole town will benefit, directly or indirectly. The sea- son tickets are, moreover, excellent, value for the amount paid in subscriptions, and they will not be issued at the cheap rate after a certain date.

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