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THE CRICKET CLUB DINNER PLEASANT GATHERING AT THE CLARENCE, HOTEL. REMINISCENCES OF TIHE, PAST. 1 The annual dinner of the Llandudno Cricket Club was served at the Clarence Hotel on Monday night, when the presi- dent of the Club, the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn. presided. Naturally after such a verv successful season the members were in the best of spirits and the function proved to be a very pleasant one. The vice-chair was occupied by Mr R. S. Chamberlain, and those present included Mr C. F. Farrington (captain for 1911). Mr J. W.. Gardener (treasurer), Rev. W. Jones (captain 1910), Messrs. C. Jones, Howel Jones. E. P. Morris (honarary j secretary),. A. N. Wills. L:eut-Ool. Reilly, Mr. T. Dutton, Dr. Richards. Messrs. A. Conolly, J, Ei, HaMtmark. G. C. Tripp, H. Dawson. T. Byrne, P. Laughton, J. Moody. G. Petrie, Dickens Lewis, Walter Wood. H. E. Bonnalie, H. W. Sheldon, A. Hulls, W. J. Williams. G. A Hum- phreys, Goodman Jones, J. J. Marks, A. G. Pugh, R, Williams, T. W. Jones, J. H. Rees, Hugh Edwards. R. T. Owen, Jos. Owen, G. C. Roberts, C. H. Bevan, C. Searell, H. Rowe, J. H. Roberts. M. Brigg. G. H. Caldecott, J. Jordan, W. Butler, C. Hughes, Llew Jones, A. R. Hughes. W. S. Brocklehurst, Clwyd Griffith, L1 wyfo Roberts. Apologies were received from Messrs. E, E. Bone, E. W. Johnson. T B. Far- rington. F. J. Sarson, J. A. S. Hassal, C. F. Court. Gordon Chantrey The following was the menu — Clear Jardiniere. Tomato Puree. Fried Fillets Sole. Anchovy Sauce Boiled Cod. Oyster Sauce. Salp icon Cutlets and Peas. Roast R'bs Beef. ,Horse radish Sauce. Roast Turkey and Sausages. Apple Tart and Custard. Fruit Jellies. Dessert. Coffee. THE TOASTS. The loyal toasts were given from the chair, the solo being sung by Mr C. H. Bevan. who choose "•Gentlemen—the King." and the chorus was heartily join- in by all present. THE NAVY AND ARMY. Mr G. A. Humphreys, proposing the toast of the Navy and Army, said &-1 were interested in those institutions because they could not avoid it. It did seem monstrous that the country should be called upon to provide such a tremendous amount of money to keep the command of the sea. That command must be kept! at ail costs.—(Applause.) Many things and very important things had to be set aside and sacrifices made for the safety of the Kingdom, but they were proud of what had been done by the defenders of the country and proud of the navy and its history. They were also confident that everything in the future would be equally as well done ,-(Applause,) It was im- possible to see where the great expendi- ture of money was going to end, but hav- ing arrived at the determination that the expense must be faced it should be their duty to see that the nation got the fullest value for their money. He thought that if a greater interest was taken in both the navy and army the result would be that the money would be spent to greater advantage.—(Hear, hear,) Referring more particularly to the army Mr Humphreys said it had been shewn that the British soldier of the present day could more than hold his own with any of those of the Continent, but there was a shortness of men. An invasion was a pos- sibilitv that had to be considered, and there was but little doubt that the regular army was not large enough to cope with it. The Territorials as yet were not suffi- eiently advanced to meet the highly- trained men of Continental armies, and therefore it should be incumbent upon all to take such an interest in the land forces as would result in the standard being raised and the men paid their proper worth and expected to perform a, reason- able duty.—(Applause.) He would sug- gest to the authorities as a means of assist- ing recruiting +hat the colours should be seen oftener. The occasions on which re- giments were seen in this part of the Kingdom were very few. He was sure that if the, coast towns were visited oftener a. lot of men would join.—(Applause.) He had great pleasure in coupling with the toast the name of Lieut-Colonel Rei.ly who had recently come to reside in Llan- dudno and taken charge of working of the Nationa" Service Le.ague, in this part of the county,-(Anplause.) Lieut-Colonel ileiliy, who was very cord -,I-lv on rising to respond, said tie t, was one which was always well received, and he thanked Mr Hum- phreys for the very kind words in whicft he had proposed it. He was rot qualified to speak for the service, but no one could gainsay the immense importance of the efficiency of the navy when the vital duties it had to perform were considered. The prominence given to the need of an effective sea, power was not exaggerated in any way. The necessity of such a power was recognised by the present govern- ment.—(Applause.) That was proved in a speech made but very few days previously by a responsible minister. As to the land forces, the searchlight of public opinion was always playing upon them, and he hoped that the time was not far distant when in that branch of the service there would be order, effective training and a full muster.—{Applause.) They had either to go on or go back. There could be no standing still. The nation hacl to contend with keen and powerful rivals, and it was their duty as Englishmen to see that no ground was lost. A goodly heritage had been handed down to them, a. heritage won by blood and treasure, and as trustees of that heritage it was their duty to toe the line and play the ame.(Applause.) There was an abundance of critics of the British army both at home and on the Continent, but in all the Continental criticism there was a tribute to the excel- lence of the raw material, and it was that raw material that should send them home that night with optimism in theiir hearts, —(Loud applause ) THE LLANDUDNO CRICKET CLUB. The Chairman, who was given an ovation on rising, proposed the toast of the zn "Club," and said he did so with great pleasure,, for he saw round the table the faces of many old cricketers with whom he had been associated when the club was first formed. In those days they could induce the M.C.C. to send town teams and they had excellent cricket. It was entirely due to the gentlemen he referred to that the club. now had such an excel- lent ground to play on.—(Applause.) It was with them the idea originated, and to them their thanks were due. He was pleased also to see that the club had so manv vice-presidents who were old cricketers, and he thought they would even now make a, very good show against the second eleven.—(Laughter and ap- plause.) They could not hope to do much against the first eleven, for the club never had a, better. He trusted the club would go on improving. It had its ups and down, but was now going very strong.—(Applause.) It was going so strong that we would ask why they could not have a better pavilion.—(Applause.) The pavilion was not good enough now for the club. At Mosyn they had done with- out one for some time, but had realised that a well-appointed 'one was necessary, and had erected one whiich had proved a great advantage to the club. If Mostyn could support- a, pavilion, he was sure Llandudno could, and would clo his best to help in a small iva,v-(Applause.) Before concluding, his lordship referred to the match played at Llandudno this year against Mostyn, and said he did re- collect a match he had enjoyed more. It was a very exciting match, and as sport- ing: a one as he had ever seen.—(Ap- plause.) He coupled with the toast the name of the Rev. W. E. Jones, and hoped the club would long flourish. A CRICKET WEEK SUGGESTED. The Rev W. E. Jones, responding, said it had been his privilege to be present at three or four annual cricket dinners. In cricket, like other sports and pastimes, re- trospect was even more pleasant than the actual partaking. The retrospect with regard to last year was especially pleas- ing.-(Loud applause.) He was certainly not ashamed to give his account of the stewardship, for out of 21 matches they had won sixteen, drawn one and lost only four.—(Applause.) That was a very good report, for they had met strong teams not only from the neighbourhood but from England, and been able to give them a good welcome and a good game. He would like to thank all the members for the loyal way they had supported him during his year of office as captain and also the committee. The selection com- mittee had done its best to pick the best men and to give the right man the right place. They had also considered the claims of the player who could play away from home to be included in the team C7 for home matches.—(Hear, hear.) For next vear he suggested that a cricket week should be arranged. All good clubs had a cricket week, and he thought that if sufficient money could be collected for a pavilion there would b £ no difficulty in getting good clubs like the Oxford Authentics to come and play at Llan- dudno..—(Hear, hear.) In reviewing the season he should not neglect to refer to the younger players, who had shewn a, great keenness to vis't the. ground to practise. The only diffi'-ir+v in thai direc- i tion was that fielding was not so popular j as batting a.nd bowling. They should aim at improving their fielding, for if that was good they would always be able to give any opponents a good game.-(Applause.) He concluded by wishing the new captain a,s successful a season a.nd equally pleasant memory of his year.—(Applause.) REMINISCENCES OF THE PAST. Mr J. J. Marks proposed the toast of the Chairman, and Vice-Chairman, who' had .both clone a, considerable amount of work for cricket in Llandudno. Lord Mostyn had alluded to those who in early days had laid out the beautiful ground, but he did not say that it was himself and Mr Chamberlain who had come to the rescue of the club and made the laying out possible.—(Applause.) They had since given the club very substantial sup- port, and it was a pleasure to see Mr Chamberlain present at most of the games now. Concluding, Mr Marks suggested that an attempt should be made to abolish net practice with a, view to the fielding being improved, and hoped the hint of Lord Mostyn with regard to a pavilion would not be lost.—'(Hear, hear.) Lord Mostyn, replying to the toast, ex- pressed the hope that the annual dinner would never be allowed to drop, for he thought it was an excellent method of sustaining interest in the club.—(Hear, hear.) Mr R. S. Chamberlain said he was in the vice-chaiir in place of his old friend, Mr T. B. Farrington, who had been call- ed away to London. He quite agreed with hiis lordship that it would be a pity to drop the annual convivial gathering, for there was nothing like a jolly good din- ner to help a, thing on.—(Laughter and applause.) Their president had referred to cricket in the old days, but he would like to take them still further back to forty years ago. The cricketers of those days Z7, played on a rough piece of ground on the West Shore somewhere near the site of the present golf house. They had a pitch there about thirty yards long by four wide which answered its purpose very well, and he thought they had better cricket in those days than he had seen in Llandudno since. They sometiines had a team that could beat any second class county and even hold its own with some of the first- class counties. There was no question of beating up players, for they were worried out of their lives by visitors who wished to take part in the games. They had some of the first cricketers of the day in spite of the rough ground, and it required no little pluck to play on it.—(Laughter and applause.) ENCOURAGE THE BOYS. Continuing, Mr Chamberlain referred to Mr Marks' advice as to fielding prac- tice, and added that he thought some- thing should be done to bring the boys in. When he went to school every boy was made to play cricket, and consequent- ly they soon got very keen on the game. They should try and get the boys of the town to practice, and he thought that if sides were chosen in the evenings it would have a very good effect. He hoped that more subscribing members would join the club, as they would have to face greater expenses next year. U Mr Lloyd George's taxes were not going to be paid for out of nothing, and a re- creation ground of the character of the Llandudno Cricket Field was not exempt from the land taxes. So he calculated that there would be an extra, tax of about £ 20 a. year. He hoped he was wrong, for Lord Mostyn's sake—t really would be a substantial sum. Lord Mostyn I see the pavilion float- ing away. It is going.—(Laughter) 0 In Mr J. E. Hal] mark proposed the toast of "The Visitors," coupled with the name of Mr Jordan, of Deganwy, whom he hoped would before next year qualify him- self to propose that toast.'—(Applause.) Mr Jordan, replying, said he would have great pleasure in becoming an honorary member of the club, and re- ferred to his own solitary appearance on the cricket field and the connection of his brothers with the town. The toast of the Press was proposed by Mr A. Conolly, and responded to by Mr W. T. Brocklehurst THE MUSICAL PROGRAMME1, During the evening songs were given by Mr G. C. Tripp, Mr W Roberts, Mr Jordan, Mr J. Roberts (junr.), Mr Llew Jones, and Mr Moses gave a whist-llii-i, solo. Mr Chas. Hughes ably acted as accompanist. "Baily's Magazine of Sports and Pas- times" for November contains a lengthy biography of the new Master of the York and Ainsty Hounds, Mr J. S H Fullerton, of whom it can truthfully be said that he has hunted all his life. Mr Fullerton is frank in confessing that he owes much of his knowledge of hounds to the late Frank Girlard, whose death was recently an- nounced. The continuation of "D.'ss hunt- ing articles this time takes the shape of a discussion upon "The View Halloa." Much of interest is told of beaten foxes, and advice is offered as to who are the only people to halloa when they see a fox. A reader of "Baily"- who saw a number of recent Polo matches played in America has written his impressions, and ends up with a stirring appeal to the sporting n ZD instincts of British Polo players to win back the international1 cup, and "Baily" suggests organisation, fit men, fast and absolutely trained ponies, and a sinking of individual principles by all the players chosen. Then follows a short instructive and illustrated article upon "The Racing Tout at Work." A novelty is struck in 1 the giving of a full list of scratch and plus players in the best of Britain's golf clubs. This list should be extremely use- ful to handicapping committees and others. The majority of club officials are of the opinion that the amateur champion. ship should remain open only to scratch or plus men. j

WELL DONE" EXTENSION COM- MITTEE. The second season, comprising .three weeks of the Extension Concerts, under the management of the Town's Elected Committee, Chairmanship of Mr Wm. Arnold and Secretaryship of Mr W. T. Brocklehurst, is now concluded, leaving behind it the gratifying assurance that the "Extensions" are as excellent in the quality of their programmes and as popu- lar with the visitors and residents as ever.

A GREAT BLOW. Nothing can come as a greater blow to a man than to be rejected by a Life Insur- ance Company through some insidious disease, such as consumption, advanced disease of the kidneys, or heart trouble. He enters the Insurance Offices feeling as well as ever he did in his life, perhaps, yet the stringent medical examination re- veals the presence of some dread disease. The sudden blow clouds the sunlight of his life, making the outlook one of dark- ness and gloom, for it is only too well known that no Insurance Office ever re- jects a man unless he is really in a serious condition. Consequently, it is seldom that anyone who has been rejected for Life Insurance ever passes the doctor after- wards. It will come, therefore, as wet- failed to pass a Medical Examination, that Mr Walker, of Braefoot Place, Douglas, Lanark, N.B., who some years ago was rejected for Life Insurance through kidney disease, has now passed two Medical Eixaminers, having cured himself completely by a, thorough course of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Mr Walker now holds a policy in a well-known Life Office, and is also insured in two Friendly Societies. A full report of his case is given in another column, and those who are interested may obtain a Handbook on Diseases of the Kidneys, from the Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W., free of all charge.

LOCAL INVENTIONS. The following information is specially compiled for the "Llandudno Advertiser" by Messrs. Hughes and Young, Patent Agents, of 55-56, Chancery Lane, Lon- don. W.C., who will give advice and! assistance free to our readers on all mat- ters relating to Patents, Designs, and Trad- Marks. APPLICATIONS FOR PATENTS. 24341. George William Lester, 93, Carnarvon Road, Bangor. '"Auto-safety appliance for pit cages, lifts, and the like., 24087. Owen Thomas and John Owen, Avallon, Abbey Road, Llandudno. "Im- proved collapsible or folding rest for rod or other fishing tackle."

AN OTHER. REC ORD. The Post Cards issued by the North Western Company in 1904, illustrating the Company's Rolling Stock and places of interest served by the System are still very popular. During August and Sep- tember more than 207.000 cards were sold, and the record figure of sales to date is 10,202,00,0, (ten millions, two hundred and two thousands). The price is only 2d. for sx cards (in colours,) which can be obtained at any of the L. and N. W. Stations and Town Offices, while to Shops and other people in the trade it is IJfd. 4 per packet.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH WALES. CELEBRATION AT LLANDUDNO. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY", On Monday at Llandudno an Emergency Provincial Grand Lodge of Fellow Craft Freemasons was held in the Masonic Hall, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Colonel H. Platt, C.B., presid- ing over a large attendance of brethren. The temporary Provincial Grand Secre- tary, Worshipful Brother James Porter, formally tendered his resignation, and Brother H. C. Vincent was appointed to the office. Worshipful Brothers W. A. Tuxford, Thomas Norton, Dr. John James Hughes, and E. T. Williams were invested Prov. G. Swd. Br. and Prov. Gr. Stewards respectively. The Right Worshipful Pro- vincial Grand Master, the ex-Provincial Grand Secretary (Worshipful Brother C. E. Breese)—by proxy, Worshipful Brother Tuxford, Provincial Grand Treasurer, Worshipful Brother Porter, Charity Re- presentative, and Worshipful Brother Woodley reviewed the history and work of the Province since its separation from Shropshire in 1885. The Grand Master said a movement in the direction of separation was initiated hy the 8t David's Lodge (384), but fell through. The agitation was subsequently revived, and a separation was ultimately effected in 1885. Since that date under the Grand Masterships of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Lord Harlech, Sir Gren- ville Williams, and, finally, himself, the new Province had progressed satis- f aetorily.-(App,lau,se.) Wor. Bro. Tuxford gave a gratifying account of the financial progress of the Province. When he succeeded to the treasurers-hip 15 years ago the balance in hand was only JB4 odd. In 1902 it was ;C251-(appl,au,se), -and even last year, in spite of adverse circumstances which he detailed, there was a credit balance of 290 carried forwa,rd.(Applause.) One of the adverse circumstances he had re- ferred to was that the price of a, life pre- sentation had risen from JEX500 to JE900. Wor. Bro. Porter said the amount sub- scribed by the Province to the charitable institutions in London during the first year of its existence was JE96. Last year it wa,s JE670 19s.—(Applause.) With re- gard to the "B" Fund, the first year's collection was only JB58. Last year it was £ 179. iSlince the creation of the Province a sum of £2,376 had been received from the Royal Masonic Institutions for annui- ties for old people in the Province. On the other hand, the Province had educated 12 gfirls and 17 boys in the Masonic School and one girl out of school.—(Applause.) From the report of the Benevolent Society generous contributions had been received, the last being a. sum of £ 100 for the widow of the late Bro. J. Prichard, of Portmadoe.(AI)pl,i,us,e.) The Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Edward Roberts, re- ferred to the splendid services of the ex- Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. C. E. Breese, and asked the Grand Master, on behalf of every lodge in the. Province, who have all subscribed to the testimonial, to present to Bro. Breese a handsome silver salver as a mark of the Province's appre- ciation of his services. The, salver was received on-behalf of Wor. Bro. Breese by Bro. Garth Jones, Bro. Breese being unable to attend, on account of family be- reavement. With the approval of Grand Lodge the Grand Master sent a, telegram of sympathy to Bro. Breese. Silver salvers were also presented to Wor. Bro. T'uxford, Prov. Grand Treas urer, and Wor. Bro. James Porter, chair- man of the North Wales Masonic Charit- able Association, in recognition of their long services. In connection with the history of the Province Wor. Bro. Garth-Jones read an interesting statement from Wor. Bro. Breese touching the work of the various lodges. Past secretaries' jewels were presented to W. Bros Aubrey T. Benbow, of Cede- woiai, and R. M. Davies, of St. Idloes. on the completion of five years' service to their respective lodges.

-+- COMING EVENTS. Nov. 9.—Welsh Baptist Annual Tea at Town Hall. Nov. 9.-Shop Assistants' Whist, Drive and Social at Payne's Cafe. Nov. 9.—Craigydon Social and Literary Club Whist Drive. Nov. 11.Sea Anglers' Association Hot- Pot Supper. Nov. 16.Craigydon Social and Literary Club, "Life of Abraham Lincoln," Mr Drury. Nov. 17.—Grand Concert in aid of Caer- salem Mission in the Town Hall. Nov. 2,2-25.-Lla,ndudno Field Club An- nual Conversazione Loan Exhibition and Lectures in the Town Hall. Dec. 7.-The Ebenezer Annual Tea and Sale of Work. Dec. 14.-Siloh Annual Tea Meeting and Lantern Lecture. Jan. (third week).—Performance of "Dr. Wakes' Patient' in the Grand' Theatre by the St. Paul's Amateur Dramatic Society. Coming Events inserted in this column free of charge, in order to avoid the Z, clashing of dates.

Says the Marchioness Townshend, "You may patch up a quarrel, but the patches nearly always show." Probably because you haven't cottoned on again properly. Printed- and Published by the Proprietoxs, Frank Edge and Alec G. Moy. at the "Advertiser" Printing Works, Market Street, Llandudno.

Mr Walter Haigli, the conductor, is to be congratulated on the programmes pro- vided. In keeping going a scheme of this kind it is advisable to make some slight variation in the planning of the pro- grammes, and Mr Ifaigh has excelled him- self in this department, as has been evi- dencied in the number of encores and re- quests for repeats. PRINCIPAL EVENTS. The principal events have, of course, included the visit of Miss Lucy Nuttall (Mrs Royle), and Miss Dorothy Silk; this latter, one of the best sopranos we have had the pleasure of hearing at these con- certs, and Mr James Coleman, baritone, a vocalist out of the ordinary, who sings, and sings well, but is able to compose songs and render them in a style that at, once appeals to his audiences. He is without exception the happiest vocalist in temperament that we have at the Pier Concerts. He always' come on smiling, putting his audiences in the best of moods, and throughout one feels satisfied that they are listening to the true and real artist, and that there is no possibility of any breakdown to mar the enjoyment. Mr Haigh's departure was not allowed to go without some special recognition. On the pianforte on Saturday last was to be seen some silver goods, which on in- quiry we learnt consisted of a solid silver fruit basket and three silver plates, the gift of some admiring friends and well- wishers, to Mr Haigh, as a slight recogni- tion of the pleasure he had given them at the Extension Concerts. THE BOY SCOUTS. On Friday evening arrangements had been made for the Boy Scouts to take part in the famous Empire Song1, written and sung by Mr Coleman and dedicated to the Chief Scout, Sir Robert Baden Powell, Although the notice given to the public was of the shortest the attendance was particularly good, and the reception meted out of the heartiest. Needless to say, the Scouts, who lined the front of the plat- form, with Mr Colema,n in the centre, were accorded a most decisive encore, and assisted Mr Coleman in the chorus of "Gentlemen—The King," a song that Mr Coleman has introduced with such con- spicuous success this season, not only at Llandudno, but at the National Eistedd- fod held at Colwyn Bay. It is a song that we have no hesitation in affirming will become intensely popular wherever it is sung. It was heard first in Llandudno, early in the season, and at once caught on with all classes, which is another proof of what Llandudno approves of, being equally popular elsewhere. MISS DOROTHY SILK (Soprano). On this same evening Miss Dorothy Silk made her first public appearance before a Llandudno audience, and met with an instantaneous success. We have no hesi- tation in stating! that Miss Silk will rank as one of if not the most pleasing soprano voices that we have heard at the Pier Con- certs this season. Rossini's Aria, "Una. ¡ Voce poco fa" (11 Barbiere di Seville) was the first item set down to her name, and two songs by Liza Lehmann, "Thoughts have Wings," and "Everybody's Secret" the second. Encores were enthusiastically demanded on each occasion. Her singing was throughout characteristic of the real artist. She is the happy possessor of a voice of charming quality which is en- hanced by a cultured style, which gave one the impression that if all the songs she sang had been specially written for her they could not have been better rendered. A native of Birmngham, Miss Silk was trained at the outset by Madame .Munadien, and later by Professor Ress, of Vienna. We are only expressing the wish of the majority of those who heard her at Llandudno when we say, that we most sincerely hope her first visit will not be her last by many. It" MISS LUCY NUTTALL. The reception given to Miss Lucy Nuttall was most hearty and long drawn out. Thomas's Aria, "Knowest thou the Land" (Mignon) was listened to with the closest attention, and at its termination the outburst of applause was most en- thusiastic. On returning, to bow her thanks for the ovation she was presented with a beautiful bouquet. "A Little Sil- ver Ring" was the song she selected for an encore. In the second half she select- ed Hullah's "Three Fishers" and "0 that. we two were maying" as an encore; but even this did not satisfy the audience, and as a finale to the repeated demands for a still further encore, she sang "Just Her Way." On Sunday evening she sang Squire's "The Watchman" and Liddle's "Abide with Me." For this latter she was obliged to comply with an encore, having twice tried to bow her thanks. She selected "The Lost Chord," during which the silence throughoutceollld he felt. Naturally with audiences of the magni- tude of Saturday and Sunday there were various opinions as to whether Miss Nuttall's voice had improved or not under the French tutor. She has altered her method of production, and sings with far more eaise. There can be no possible doubt that her lower notes are far deeper and richer in tone. Her head notes have yet to be more thoroughly mastered. But what- a voice! We have heard nothing like it, with the exception of Madame Ada Crossley, at the Pier Pavilion; in fact, Miss Nuttall is the nearest approach to this vocalist that we have heard any- where, and in writing this we could not pay Miss Nuttall a higher compliment if we tried. Llandudnoites seem to have taken a personal interest in this vocalist that is quite out of the common, and they look frwa-rd to her future with the kindliest interest, convinced that in her the leading contralto of the day will be found, and that at no distant date. We have no hesitation in saying that we too think that the title of England's leading contralto is in the near future with Miss Lucy Nut-tall. She is not there vet. but she will be, and that ere long. MR. JAMES COLEMAN (Baritone). Of the many excellent songs given us by I Mr Coleman during his week's visit we must not omit to mention his rendition of Handel's "Honor and Arms" on Satur- day, and "He layeth the Beams" on Sun- day. They were simply perfect and fully justified the reception he received. Mr Coleman has established himself as a prime favourite at Llandudno, and his fuutre visits to Llandudno are bound to be highly popular, and no matter whether it be in the early portion, the height of, the extension season, or all there, his re- ception will always be a most cordial one. A MR. GEORGE ATKINSON (Solo Pianist). Mr George Atkinson has throughout the season been suffering most acutely from sciatica, and has not been heard always at his best in his solo perform- ances. There have been exceptions, rnd Sunday last one of them. Greig's "Con- certo in A Minor" was his selection (First Movement), and we have never heard, on a Sunday evening, more hearty or more general applause. Even some of thos.3, who make it a. rule never to show any out. ward show of their appreciation on a Sun- day evening, so far forgot themselves in the keenness of ther enjoyment to join in the general acclaim. Mr Atkinson has oy sheer merit alone made himself a prime favourite with, not only every individual member of the orchestra, and the vocal- ists the latter never tiring of lauding his praises, but with the general public, as is proved by the; fact that many of the re- guests during the season by Mr Payne are for pianoforte soli by Mr Atkinson. The finale of Sunday evening's con- cert, the last of the season, was entrusted to Miss Lucy Nuttall, who sang the solo in the National Anthem. NEXT SEASON. The Pier Company's Concerts will com- mence on Thursday before Good Friday, April 13th, 1911, and continue until Saturday. October 7th. The extension concerts will commence on the 8th and conclude at the end of the month, unless, as it is now suggested, an extra week is added, but this, and ther matters, will, we take it, be left until the annual meet- ing is called, before any definite state- ment is made, or any final arrangements are completed by the Committee.