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OLD COLWYN. QUEEN'S" HOTEL, Beautifully Situated, with Extensive Views of Coast and Mountain Scenery. CLOSI3 TO STATION AND SEA. BILLIARDS LAWN TENNIS. Superior Cuisine. Moderate Charges. SPECIAL WEEK-END TERMS. A COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOTEL With Perfect Sanitation. WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS AND CIGARS. Wedding Breakfasts, Picnics, Banquets, &c. Mrs. STRETCH, Manageress. National Telephone N) 12 Colwyn-Bay. 290 Public Announcements. Cyfarfod Cerddorol AC AMRYWIAETHOL, A GYNHEIilR YN Nghapel y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd, MOCHDREF, NOS FERCHER, MAWRTH 14eg, 1900. DALIER SYLW Y cynhelir Prelim ar yr oil o'r cystadleuon yn y Capal uchod, o 4 hyd 6 o'r gloch. 1067 -n_ Colwyn Bay and Colwyn Transvaal War Patriotic Fund. COMMITTEE. Mr D. Gamble, jun. (chairman). Hon. Secretaries:—Mr J. Evans, N.P. Bank, Colwyn Bay Mr T. H. Morgan, Rhos House, Colwyn Bay Mr R. Booth, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay. Hon. Treasurer :-Mr Geo. Bevan, J.P., chair- man of Urban District Council. It is proposed that the funds raised be applied- Firstly, for the relief, through the medium of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association, of— 1. Widows, orphans and dependants of soldiers, sailors, and Reservists killed. 2. Wives and children of soldiers, sailors, and Reservists separated from their bread- winners owing to the latter being on active service. And, secondly, if specially requested by any in- dividual subscriber, or so determined by the committee for the relief of- 3. Disabled soldiers, sailors, and Reservists after leaving the service. 4. Sick and wounded soldiers, sailors, and Reservists. 5. Refugees from the Transvaal. The following is a list of subscriptions already promised or received up to date :— £ s. d. Amounts previously acknowledged. 542 911 Collected at St David's dinner, Imperial Hotel, per Mr R. Booth 2 11 9 Colection, Hebron C.M. Chapel, Colwyn, per Rev. W. Foulkes 9 6 Total n 2
,.Hunting Appointments. !
Hunting Appointments. THE Flint and Denbigh Hounds will meet:— Monday March 12th Llanfair Wednesday March 14th Rhydymwvn Fridav March 16,h St. George Saturday March lith .Scgrwyd Gate At 11-30 a.m.
High Water at Colwyn Bay.…
High Water at Colwyn Bay. Morn. Height. Eren. Height h. m. ft. in. h. m. ft. in. Mar. 9-Fri. 4 22 11 9 5 7 11 0 10—Sat. 5 54 11 1 6 42 11 2 „ 11-Sun 7 24 11 10 8 1 12 2 „ 12-Mol1. 8 32 13 4 8 57 13 6 „ 13 —Tues. 9 18 15 1 9 37 14 10 14-Wed. 9 53 16 6 10 9 16 0 „ 15-Thii. 10 25 17 6 10 40 16 9
Lighting-np Time (Greenwich…
Lighting-np Time (Greenwich time). Mar. 9-Friday 6 52 p.m. „ 10 -Satiir-day 6 54 „ (J 11-Stinday 6 55 „ 12— Monday 6 57 il „ 13-Tuesday 6 59 „ 14—Wednesday 7 0 1, „ 15 -Thursday 7 2 tl
Family Notices
Births, Marriages, and Deaths. MARRIAGES. SoLOMON-WILLIAMs-February 28, at Carrog Welsh Calvinistic Methotist Chapel, by the Rev E. Edwards,, M.A, Griffith Owen Solomon, of Commerce House Xdanrwst, to Jennie, eldest daughter of John Williams' Berwyn-serraee, Carrog. SILVER WEDDING. ROWLANDS—EVANB—March 7th. 187", at St. David's Welsh Church. Liverpool, by Mr Jimes, John, eldest son of the late John Rowlands, of Anglesey, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the late John Evans, Pwllheli.—25, Conistop Street. DEATHS. EVANH—February 27, at 32. High-street, Denbigh, aged 43 years, Thomas Benson Evane, chemist. LLOYI>— Mr William Lilovd, Dolwendy, Wysfaen (late of Dolwen, Abergele), died suddenly on Sunday night. WILLIAMS—Mirch 1, at Brynmor, Penygroes, North Wales, aged 65 years, the Rev. J. J. Williams, Baptist minister. J=====================1= I Funerals Completely Furnished by D. ALLEN & SONS, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. III Telegrams—Allen's, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay. It 11 420 II u_ SEVENTY miners were entombed as the result of an explosion at the Red Ash Mines, Virginia, on Tuesday. Fifty bodies had been recovered up to the time the news was telegraphed. THE French Government has laid before the Senate a bill providing that all criminal proceedings arising out of the Dreyfus case shall be declared null and void.
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents. It is particularly requested that all letters and contributions intended for publication, and all communications having reference to the same be addressed- "THE EDITOR, Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay." Business communications and orders should be addressed to "The Publishers," Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay, and all cheques and remittances should be made payable to W. H. EVANS & SONS LIMITED. J. E. ROBERTS.—Had your letter been addressed to our Colwyn Bay office it might have been dealt with this week, but as it reached us just as we were going to press it could not be.
Friday, March gth, 1 goo.:
Friday, March gth, 1 goo. SIXCE the relief of Ladysmith last week the news from the seat of war generally shows that the Boers are retreating, and Natal is said to be now quite clear of them. Kruger and Steyn are said to have had a conference, and Lord Roberts in the Free State is driving the enemy back in confusion. A relief column has started from Kimberley for Mafeking. AN important inquiry was held at Old Colwyn on Wednesday, when a deputation from the Carnarvonshire County Council attended to hear the claims of Llysfaen for separate Urban Powers. THE Queen has abandoned her custom- ary spring visit to the Continent. It is understood that her Majesty feels that her place is in this country while events are in progress that may give cause for constant consultations and Privy Councils. THE Prince of Wales on Saturday opened a new group of labourers' dwellings which have been erected at Shoreditch by the London County Council on land formerly occupied by insanitary slums. The total cost of the work has been about ^633,000. The buildings provide accommodation for 5,380 persons. CONSIDERABLE rejoicing was manifested in all parts of the Kingdom on Thursday last, in consequence of the relief of Lady- smith. THE principal Parliamentary event of the week was the introduction of the Budget a month earlier than usual. The war having played havoc with our finances, has necessitated a loan of ^43,000,000. The new Taxes imposed are 4d. extra on Income Tax, is. per barrel on Beer, 6d. per gal. on Whisky, 4d. per lb. on Tobacco, 2d. per lb. on Tea, 6d. on Foreign Cigars, is. on Contract Stamps. LORD ROSEBERY having had his atten- tion called to an article in a contemporary condemning conscription, with special reference to his speech on the militia ballot motion, denies that he has ever used language which could be construed or even distorted into the expression of belief that conscription is necessary or expedient for this country. SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT spoke at the National Welsh Dinner held on Thursday night at the Hotel Cecil in high praise of the courage of Welsh soldiers. LETTERS of administration of the per- sonal estate of the late Duke of Teck have been granted to his daughter, the Duchess of York. The estate is valued at £ 30,321 gross, and £ 20,779 net. St. David's Day was celebrated on Thurs- day, not only throughout the principality but in London, Liverpool, and very many other large centres in England, where banquets and other festivities were held. THE Assizes for the County of Anglesey were opened at Beaumaris on Thursday last, and the Denbighshire Assizes at Ruthin on Tuesday. At the latter there were four prisoners for trial. IN the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, the Master of the Rolls reversed he judgment of Lord Justice Romer that the Merthyr Tydvil Guardians were not wrong in relieving colliers on strike during the recent dispute in South Wales. The Master of the Rolls declared that the pay- ment out of the poor-rates of any money for the relief of men able to obtain and perform work at wages sufficient to support themselves and families should be disallowed by the auditors, but this was not to exclude relief granted to the wives and children of such men. A SERIOUS riot occured at a meeting held by the "Stop the War" Committee at Exeter-hall, London, on Friday evening. The main staircases were thronged by an opposition crowd, the leaders of whom forced the doors, and waved the Union Jack, accompanying their entrance with cheers for the Queen and cheers for Lady- smith. A free fight took place on the inside of the entrance to the great hall. Forty constables finally cleared the build- ing, but not before a number of persons had been severely punished. THE Dublin Corporation last week passed a resolution expressing their sympathy with President Kruger and his burghers in their brave endeavours to preserve their independence and retain the inalienable rights of freemen. THE transport Nile has arrived at Southampton from South Africa, bringing wounded invalided soldiers for Netley Hospital. ADA CHARD WILLIAMS, the baby farmer who was sentenced to de tth last month for the murder of a child named Ellen Jones, was hanged in London on Tuesday. RUSSIA, according to the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Soliel," has demanded of th2 Sultan the free passage of Russian warships through the Dar- danelles, and the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople has been instructed to obtain the concession Ii at all costs." It is added that France and Germany support the demand. POPE LEO XIII on Tuesday received congratulations on attaining the 90th anni- versary of his birth and the 22nd of his pontificate.
An utterly needless Fuss at…
An utterly needless Fuss at Prestatyn. THE ambition of Prestatyn to become a charming resort for visitors is no doubt commendable and deserving of sympathy, but to judge from the reports of recent meetings its local administrators will have to cultivate a little more wisdom, else the effect will surely be in the contrary direc- tion. To raise such an unnecessary fuss about Sabbath observance whilst cliscus- ing the project of a light railway was most i untimely. Of course, no one desires to see the Sabbath desecrated in Wales or any- where else, but it is absurd to suggest that the average week-end visitor to Rhyl is of that thirsty sort that would seek to get over the three-mile limit simply in order to obtain drink. The Prestatyn spokesmen themselves don't seem to have made up their minds be- tween the "prosperity of the place" on the one hand, and the observance of the Sabbath on the other, but the balance appears to be turning rather in favour of the former object. Prestatyn has no particular scenic attractions, and is scarcely the sort of place to draw the masses fnm Rhyl on the Lord's Day, for it may safely be assumed that if the obtaining of drink is the primary object of the visitor, surely he will be able to arrange for all he wants without an unnecessary journey over five miles of moorland.
The Would = be Rulers of Llysfaen…
The Would = be Rulers of Llysfaen make a Sorry Show. THE advocates of the Municipalization of the Rural Parish of Llysfaen certainly did not distinguish themselves to any advantage at the County Council Enquiry on Wednesday last. It must be admitted, of course, that the parishioners have a sore grievance, but it is more against the Cowlyd Water Board than anyone else, and no urban powers can remedy the evil in that direction. Unfortunately, Llysfaen Parish, thanks to the stupidity of its leaders, in- volved them in the Cowlyd scheme, and mortgaged the parochial rates for this purpose, whereas they got absolutely noth- ing for it. But it is absurd to suppose that all this will be remedied by fresh urban powers. If the whole of Old Colwyn sought separate urban powers there might be some reason in the application, but the fact is that only a small section of am- bitious non-ratepayers are trying to in- volve the rural and industrial residents of the scattered parish of Llysfaen, only a small isolated corner of which projects across Old Colwyn, in the expense of a separate urban council. The main object is personal glorification, and it is now cur- rently whispered that the members of the County Council Committee of Enquiry were all right" on the subject, and, further, it is said that all arrangements have already been made. The Chairman of the embryonic district council has already been appointed, and the appoint- ments of clerk, surveyor, and collector, have already been distributed amongst certain favourite relatives and connections.
Local and District News.
Local and District News. A MEETING of the Carnarvonshire Prison- ers' Aid Society was held at the county town last Thursday. SIR JOHN LLEWELYN, Sir John Jones Jen- kins, and Mr Brynmor Jones, supported by a large number of their Welsh Parliamentary col- leagues, have presented a petition to the Chair- man of the Inland Revenue Board in favour of the appointment of a Welsh-speaking officer to the post of chief clerk of Inland Revenue at Swansea, which is now vacant.
Abergele.-
Abergele.- THERE is no truth in the report that the Rev Thos. Lloyd, vicar of Abergele, has been offered the living of Rhyl. A Field Ablaze.A miniature prairie fire was found to be raging in the field adjoining the rail- way station on Friday evening last. Sparks from a passing engine, it is thought, dropped in the field, setting tire to the grass and turf. Concert.—Last Friday evening, at' the Town Hall, Miss Hallie Q. Brown gave a very unique en- tertainment, consisttng or dialect readings, imper- sonations, recitations, &c. Mr G. T. Evans, Haulfryn, presided. The proceeds were devoted to the nursing fund. The Relief of Ladysmith. -U pon the official I news of the relief of Ladysmith being posted at Mr Egerton Leigh's establishment last Thursday morning week, Union Jacks and flags of every des- cription made their appearance outside nearly every house in the town. The schools were closed, and over 500 children were entertained to a substantial feast at the Church-house, the cost of which was collected by Mr Thomas and Mr Fletcher in less than half-an-hour. Excitement was written on every face. A large band of boys, over one hundred strong, paraded the streets with flags and sticks, singing" Rule Britannia and God Save the Queen." Business premises were soon closed, everyone giving way to enjoyment.
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Bettws-y-coed. To the ordinary man in the street Bettws-y-coed is, as usual, pursuing the very even tenour of its ways, but underlying this seeming calmness there- is a strong current of activity and enterprise a noble little hand are busily engaged in all kinds of schemes; fair and industrious hands are at work in the manufacture of useful, artistic, and wonder- fully-made articles of every description charitably disposed people have opened their hearts and made presents in kind, one even to the value of fifty guineas. The workers are worthy, the object is worthy, and it is to be hoped the public will prove itself worthy. The idea of all this energy is to obtain funds wherewith to erect a graceful steeple for St. Mary's Church. The need of this has been so apparent, and the picturesque situation of the very building seems to appeal so mutely, yet so pathetically, that it really seems strange that some generous-minded patron has not long since availed himself of such a glorious opportunity of providing a fitting and noble monument for the centre of our village. However, the public will be be able to assist this movement in August next, when a grand bazaar will be held, and where all these beautiful things will be exhibited. This display cannot fail to open the eyes, and should open the pockets also, for hard-hearted must be the man who could resist, or wish to resist the appeal to the best side of his nature and generosity in so good a cause. All appreciation to the promoters, and may they suc- ceed in their enterprise. Death of Mrs. R. Davies. The death took place in the early morning of March 1st, of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr Richard Davies, Station-cottages, ganger on the L. &: X. W. Railway. The deceased had suffered from ill-health for some time past, and never seemed to have properly recovered from the loss of her two daughters, which occurred some time ago. Deceased was 50 years of age, and was a native of Penmachno, but had resided in Bettws- y-coed for some years. The funeral took place on Saturday. A short service was held at the house, and then the cortege (which was a large one, over 200 attending) proceeded for interment to the old Churchyard, the Rev. R. Jones, officiating. Accident at Bettws=y=coed Station.—An accident occurred at the railway station on Satur- day evening. It appears as the 8-51 train was leaving the station a young woman was observed standing on the step, conversing with someone in the carriage. Mr Byles, the station-master, who was on duty at the time, ordered her off, but whether from nervousness or otherwise this she failed to do, whereupon Mr Byles attempted to assist her to alight securely. By this time the train had assumed a rapid rate, but he clung to her resolutely, and eventually succeeded in rescuing her. They both fell to the platform, the girl apparently sustained no injury, but unfortunately the stationmaster fell heavily, with the result that he sustained a slight concussion of the brain, cuts on the face from which blood flowed freely, and an injury to the knee. He was taken to his house, and Dr. Mc'Donogh was quickly in attendance, and dressed the wounds. Credit is due to Mr Byles for his plucky act, who is, of course, incapacitated from duty, but is progressing as favourably as can be expected.
Colwyn.
Colwyn. St. David's Day Celebration. A GIAD dinner was held at the Queen's Hotel, Old Colwyn, on Thursday evening last to celebrate St. David's Day, and it is pleasing to state that the pro- ceedings turned out in a most successful manner. Mr Booth, M.R.C.V.S., occupied the chair, while Mr Williams-Rees acted as vice-chairman. The room was tastefully decorated with flags &c in honour of that day's good news from the seat of war, while portraits of Buller aud White were placed in a prominent position. The tables were splen- didly laid out, and the dinner reflected great credit on the hostess, Mrs Stretch. The following is a copy of the menu which was specially designed and printed by Mr A. F. Thomas for the occasion:— Soup—Ox TaU, Tomato Fish—Cod Fish, Lobster Sauce Removes—Roast Beef, Stuffed Veal Rots—Roast Duck, Boiled Chickeii Sweets Trifle, Lemon Pudding. Jellies, Blanc Iange Cheese, Celery, Salad. The tables having been cleared the chairman rose and proposed the toast of the Queen which was most enthusiastically honoured, Mr A. F. Thomas following with an excellent rendering of "The Absent-minded Beggar." Mr Robert Evans then proposed Dewi Sant," observing that he did not know much about him but he proposed to drink his health all the same, as he supposed he must have been a good m.m. Mr F. Madun rendered a Welsh song in good style. The Army, Navy, Auxiliary and Colonial Forces," were then given by Mr Williams-Rees, and drunk amid great applause. This toast was responded to by Private White, of the Fighting Fifth, who has been present at two engagements during the present war and was invalided home. This gentleman was naturally a welcome visitor, and he gave at length an account of his experiences at the battles of Graspan and Modder River which proved very interesting. "The prosperity of Colwyn," was then proposed by Mr Thomas who made a suitable reference to the rapid development of the place. After the toast had been drunk, it was responded to by Mr Robert Evans. The Press was then given by the chair- man and responded to by Mr Herbert (of the Pioneer,") after which the hostess was proposed by the chairman and drunk amid expressions of satisfaction. Mrs Stretch being called into the room suitably acknowledged the toast. Other songs were contributed after which Auld Lang Syiie" and" God save the Queen," brought the evening's enjoyment to a close all having fully enjoyed themselves. Miss Stretch ably discharged the duties of accompanist during the evening.
Colwyn Bay.
Colwyn Bay. Yeomanry & Volnnteer Equipment Fuud. —We are asked by Captain Stubbs to acknow- ledge the receipt of the following donation to the above fund, viz. James Seddon, Esq., Pen- rhos Lodge, £5. Engines Off the Line.On Tuesday morn- ing an engine, while employed in shunting operations, ran off the line in the station. Another engine was quickly sent' from the jnnction with a number of men, and in a short time it was again lifted into position. St. John's Wesleyan Sunday School.- The St. Goth;trd Railway" was the title of a very interesting lecture, delivered in the schoolroom on Monday evening last, by Mr G. F. A. Osborn, M.A., before a very good audience. Some splendid pictures were placed on the screen of various items of beauty and interest during the journey, the lantern being manipulated by Mr Percy Thomas. Clothing for the Transvaal Refugees. Collected by Mrs Venables Williams.—Sir,—I beg to enclose copy of a letter I received March 3rd.— Yours, &c., M. VENABLES WII-LIAM" Govern- ment House, Capetown, 14th Feb., 1900.—Sir,—I am directed by his Excellency Sir Arthur Milner, chairman of the committee of the Mansion House Relief Fund, to acknowledge the receipt of the parcel of clothing sent by you for the use of the refugees from the Transvaal, and to convey to you their best thanks for your gift, and the assurance that it will be carefully distributed. I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, EMRYS EVANS.—The Vicar, Llandrillo Vicarage. Colwyn Bay, North Wales." The Gas Company. The general annual meeting of the shareholders of the Colwyn Bay Gas Company was held on Monday last, Mr W. Earp presiding. The report and balance sheet was submitted and adopted, the dividend de- clared on the ordinary stock being 10 per cent., and 6 per cent. on the preference shares. It was mentioned that the directors had lodged a. petition against the London and North-Western Railway Bill, on the ground that, in order to widen the railway, it was sought to do away with the road on the lower side of the gasworks, whereby considerable inconvenience would be caused to the public, as well as the Gas Com- pany. The arrival of Mons. Jules Riviere.—Mons. Jules Riviere, the veteran conductor, arrived at Colwyn Bay, on Monday afternoon last, for the season. When it became known at what time Mons. Riviere would arrive, steps were at once taken to give him a hearty welcome. Over the door of the station a large streamer was suspended with the inscription, Welcome, Mons. Riviere," while over this the French flag hung. Mr George Bevan was present to represent the Urban District Council, also a large number of the directors of the pier company. On alighting from the carriage, Mons. Riviere was introduced by Mr Lalunde to the directors, and Madam Riviere was presented by Miss Nellie Roberts with a beautiful bouquet. supplied by Mr Arrundale, after which Mr Bevan made an appropriate address of welcome. Mons. Riviere was then driven in a carriage and pair, sup- plied by Mr Edwin Jones, to his new residence, Bod Alaw (the Home of Harmony). The Railway arrangements for the Season. —We are glad to note that the directors of the Pier and Pavilion Company are making strenuous efforts to secure the best possible train and ex- cursion arrangements for the coming season. Mr Lalunde has just received the following note from Mr Dent, the district superintendent March i, ]()oo.Dear sirs,Re Cheap excursion tickets to Colwyn Bay for the Concerts.—With further refer- ence to your favour of 12th inst., I will go into the details of this, but, generally speaking, I propose that the same arrangements shall be made for Col- wyn Bay as are at present made for Llandudno. I presume this would meet your views.-Yours faith- fully, F. H.DENT,—A. Lalunde, Esq., 42, Spring Gardens, Manchester." Fresh from the Front."—This was the title of a lecture given at the Public Hall on Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the Literary and Scientific Society, by Mr H. W. Nicholls, who had resided at Johannesburg previous to the war. The photographs which illustrated the lecture were taken during his journey through Natal, and at the suggestion of Lady White, Mr Nicholls is now making them public. A large number of the pictures were taken in Ladysmith a few days before the town was invested. There was a very large audience at the hall, who fully appreciated the rare opportunity of acquiring correct information con- cerning the war. As the more familiar items were shown considerable enthusiasm was evoked, and there was loud and frequent applause. After the lecture Mr Richard Booth proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Nicholls for his admirable and in- structive lecture. Mr Sulivan seconded the pro- position, and paid a high compliment to the lecturer, which was endorsed by Mr G. P. Jenkins. God Save the Queen was then sung, and brought the proceedings to a close. Dinner at the Hotel Metropole." On Friday evening last (St. David's Day) a dinner was given at the Hotel Metropole in honour of St. David. Dr Roger Edwards presided, and Mr G. P. Jenkins occupied the vice-chair. A large company sat down to a carefully-pre- pared menu, and all the items were done ample justice to. The following is a copy of the menu:—Ox tail soup; fish; roast beef, horse radish sauce, boiled mutton, caper sauce, roast chicken, and bacon; potatoes, sprouts apple tart, jam tart, Windsor puddmg, rice pudding, stewed fruit, custard, jellies; cheese, biscuits. On the tables being cleared, the usual toasts were given. The president proposed that of the "Queen and Royal Family," which was drunk with enthusiasm. "St. David" was given by Mr John Roberts. "The Army and Navy and the Colonial Forces" was proposed by Mr Am- phlett, and heartily responded to. The follow- ing gentlemen also spoke during the evening: Mr Wm. Jones, Mr G. Jenkins, Mr Lalande, Mr Geo. Bevan, Mr T. R. Jones, Mr Pryce Wil- liams, Dr N. Cynhafal Jones, Mr L. W. Bur- nell, Mr Williams, Mr F. Griffiths, and others. During the evening songs were rendered by some of the guests. The whole of the proceed- ings passed off in a most satisfactory manner, and were much enjoyed. Smoking Concert.—A smoking concert was held at the Constitutional Club on Wednesday evening last, which proved a success in more ways than one. In addition to a very good programme being well sustained, it resulted in a sum of money i- being collected, which will entirely pay off the debt which has burdened the club for nearly five years, and now the place is entirely free. Mr Richard Booth occupied the chair, and Mr George Bevan the vice-chair, and there was in addition a large attendance of members and friends. The room was decorated with flags, and the whole proceedings were of a lively character. At the outset Mr George Bevan, vice-president of the club, in the absence of the president, said he desired to state the financial position of the club before the members present. The committee, since last autumn, succeeded in collecting the amount required within about £ 15, which sum he hoped would be forthcoming before the close of the pro- ceedings. All the outside support obtainable had been got, and there was no alternative but for each playing member to subscribe something to the amount required. Mr Byrne, in endorsing the observations of Mr Bevan, urged them all to make as liberal a subscription as they possibly could, and in addition to the £ 5 already subscribed by him, he offered to make up any deficiency which might exist after a collection had been made. After Mr H. Groves, the secretary, had obtained a list of subscriptions towards this balance, the chairman, Mr Booth, said he would give a guinea towards the deficiency, and he wished to do all he could towards wiping this something off the slate." At this juncture a memorable scene took placc, a telegram was read announcing that Lord Roberts had gained another victory. The audience, roused by this news, rose and sang "Rule Britannia," and gave repeated cheers for "Bobs." During the evening the following pro- gramme -was gone through: -Song, "The Mul- Hallen took Pretoria with the Coiwvn Bay Vol- what a happy land is England, Mr C. Chaplin; comic song, "Oh, Mary Ann," Mr Brent; re- citation, "The Handy Man," Mr Rd. Booth; duet, "Gwys i'r Gad," Messrs Samuels and Mad- ren; song, "A Romany Lass," Mr Fleet; comic song, "The amateur white-washer," Mr J. Ben- nett; comic song, "Everyth ng in the garden was lovely," Mr Bright; sketch, "How Sergeant Allen took Pretoria with the Colwyn Bay Vol- unteers," Mr R. Booth song, "Soldiers of the Queen," Mr Cartwright; song, "Comrades in arms," Mr Davies; song, "Father O'Flynn," Mr Samuels; comic song, "When the old dun cow caught fire," Mr Woodiw;ss, and others. Mr David Hughes ably discharged the duty of accompanist. The usual-votes of thanks and the sing.ng of "God Save the Queen" brought the meeting to a clos.e.