The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Colwyn Bay. st^0,ice Changes.—P.C. S. Parry, formerly Ju10ned at Colwyn Bay, has been removed to pongolln, and P.C. Salisbury has been ap- cou, in his place, and it is hoped he will be- e as popular as his predecessor. Proposed Provincial Eisteddfod.—A meet- heji11 connection with the above movement was iri„ the Council Offices on Wednesday even- solv ?r R°ger Edwards presiding. It was re- be if ^at an attractive Provincial Eisteddfod f0rJ7e^d in 1901, and a strong committee was ^ed to carry out the preliminaries. iti Church Council.—A meeting was held cien e Baptist Chapel of delegates from the various Rl"lations to discuss the desirability of form- 5?^. a pee Church Council. Mr John Roberts, decid presided, and it was unanimously Jotiesed to form such a council. The Rev Evan pre Carnarvon, and the Rev — Holloway were n*> and spoke on the subject. ast"teiotic Concert.On Thursday evening VWCon<*rt was held in the Public Hall in aid of ^rge ar ^un<3- Unfortunately there was not a beeri attendance. A very good programme had Bat^^nged, including items by the Promenade given K '^ems> however, were the recitals Was a, y Mr Mel B. Spurr, whose performance ^trih00^ ^°° f»nny ^or wor(3s. Mr R. Booth also •the D an acceptable item to the programme, all' Proceedings terminating with a series of ted photographs. ?!acj J~*9sP*ta.I for South Africa.—We are °Hvv p informed by Dr Roger Edwards that the been e- y/und is progressing, and though he has short rXceedingly busy of late, he hopes in a very tions to be able to raise a few more subscrip- °Ur last bring the fund up to ^100. Since Kiiq ir ^dvvards has received the following:— is; Colwyn Bay Post-office staff Qvven f st,bordinate offices, £ 1 16s Dr Lloyd tcard), xos 6d. ■°f 240A^.e.r Burglary.—Catherine Robinson (29) ^escr!b L "s*reet> Mill-street, Liverpool, and ^todved as a general servant, was brought up in ^ernn ^°re Mr George Bevan, on Monday value ,?n last, charged with stealing a tablecloth, vaiye > a pair of scissors, value is, and a book, ^rev'ioiiQ> c0tn Kydal Mount, Colwyn Bay, on the u, ^urday morning. Sergeant Tippett S^PIovph 116 ^in<JW the prisoner, who was lately ^r°rr, j 9 as a general servant at Rydal Mount. ^1) \vh°riIla^0n reccived be made enquiries at \0r«ialiv >,re ^ound the prisoner. Previous to ^ect (j. c'larging her she made a statement to the ^vio^ she walked from Liverpool on the » ^^ay, and arrived at Colwyn Bay last a^ about nine o'clock. She went to noh 'int ^be saw the door open and as there ^ere sh^ about she walked into the house, SSsed Sr. Ulust have concealed herself. She had 0*cl gone ■lle ot servants outside. After she J^side H'J!. Someone came and said to the servants J1 you 'i y°u go out again I shall lock the door th0^ati'sht !ler lhey bad all gone to bed the hu ned in H sbe made some tea and re- aJ ecloth flG ^OLlse until 5-30 a.m. She took the OiV10 kfcv °c'l!ced) ol1^ the dining-room, and hi alWaS ^ie bouse door she let herself ci nger \vh»S° ,sa*d £ bc was nearly dropping with aJ?r £ ecl v, n sbe went in. Sergeant Tippett then ft lc'es nam '■be offence and stealing the reJ~ Sergen-ief wbicli prisoner made no reply. be; atlded fn len ask^d to have the woman ^arl^ r 3even days so as to allow of enquiries vN Nu? her antecedents. ^iil ^ear whi°na' Eisteddfod.—Many readers lSistee not (n 1 regret of the decision of the com- bhf ^fod to1?' 5"6 an application for the National ConJ°. Postnnnt Id at Colwyn Bay during 1902, -^Uoi r it u niattcr until 1904, when they VvOu]rtCari be1VH-Ve-a better chance of success, etpu be Qn^ s<ild in favour of this decision, as it h^v;^r-' on 'be greatest mistakes possible to tschell-le of this magnitude without a fail., ,°l?er Preparations, and if it shonld WolJld be a disaster to the town. Cl1 Ch^e'llnS last, a meeting was held in the er ior the purpose of receiving arid considering the report of the sub-committee, which had been deputed to consider the matter, as to the desirability of making an application for 1902. Mr John Roberts, Fern Bank, presided over a some- what small gathering, which leads one to think the interest in the affair is not what it should be to ensure success. Mr Joseph H. Roberts, as the convener of the meeting, read the recommendation of the committee, which was that it would be better to postpone the application until 1904, when they thought it might have a better chance of success, and as Bangor had already got a guarantee bond ready, they would withdraw in their favour. On the proposition of Mr J. Roberts, seconded by Mr Currie, the report was adopted, and Mr Joseph H. Roberts was requested to intimate to the sec- retary of the National Eisteddfod that they would make an application in 1904. A suggestion was then made, which met with the unanimous approval of the meeting, to the effect that a Provincial Eisteddfod should be held in September, 1901, as a preparatory measure, and it was decided to hold a meeting on the following Wednesday to discuss the matter. Colwyn Bay Choral Society's Concert.—The concert given by the Choral Union on Tuesday evening last was a performance hitherto unparal- leled in the history of the town, and one long to be remembered by those who heard it. It is evident that a new era has commenced in the musical pro- gress of the town. The piece chosen was Mendelssohns' 61 Hymn of Praise," given by the Union with a full orchestra, numbering 150 per- formers, under the able conductorship oi" Mons. Henri Verbrugghen, all of whom gave ample proof of the careful training they had had. As far as the orchestra was concerned, their rendering of the various parts, particularly the overture, was all that could be desired. The principals engaged for the occasion were Miss Gertrude Hudson (soprano), Miss Juckes (second soprano), and Mr John Coates (tenor), who was chosen by Sir Arthur Sullivan to produce "The Absent-minded Beggar." Soon after the doors were opened, the hall was almost packed with a most enthusiastic audience, and even before the commencement large numbers were standing. After the symphony, the choirs gave a sweet rendering of the first chorus. "Praise thou the Lord," a soprano solo and chorus was. then given. The tenor solo, Sing ye Praise," was well rendered, as was also the chorus, All ye that cried unto the Lord." The duet for two sopranos, I waited for the Lord," was rendered with great credit. Mr Coates' rendering of The sorrows of death" was very successful, the execution being splendid, as also were the other items contained in the piece-Chorus, "The night is departing"; chorale, Let all men praise the Lord duet for soprano and tenor, My song shall be at Thy mercy" chorus, "Ye nations offer to the Lord." Nothing but the greatest praise is due to the mem- bers of the Choral Union and its officers for their diligence in arranging for the rendering of a piece with such marvellous precision. The second part of the programme contained miscellaneous selec- tions by the orchestra and soloists. Wagner's overture, "Tannhaiiser," created quite a sensation by the excellent way in which it was given, and the audience could not refrain from demanding an encore, which unfortunately was impossible owing to the fact that some of the performers had to leave by train. Mr Coates then gave a sweet rendering of" Salve Dimora (Gounod), with violin obligato by Mr J. Bridge. I am Titania," from Mignon," was pleasingly rendered by Miss Gertrude Hudson, and after "Cortege de Bacchus" from the Sylvia Ballet, had been played, the National Anthem brought the unique performance to a close.

Conway. Accident to Mrs Wall.-Oii Friday evening Captain and Mrs Wall, of Coedmawr, and two ladies were driving from Llandudno homewards when their trap collided with one of the Llandudno Coaching Company's coaches, which was proceed- ing to Llandudno. The accident occurred near Llanrhos Church, at a point between Llandudno and the Junction, where the road is very narrow. Mrs Wall was thrown violently to the ground and sustained somewhat serious bruises. One of the ladies was pitched over a hedge into a field, but was not injured. The Urban District Council of Llandudno have been endeavouring for some years to come to terms with the County Council and the Rural District Council of Conway, under which the narrow stretch of the road through Llanrhos might be widened, and this unfortunate accident will be a further argument for the necessity of this improvement. School Board.—The monthly meeting of the above Board was held in the Guild Hall on Wednesday afternoon last, when there was a full attendance of members. Dr i'richard occupied the chair, and there were also present the Rev J. P. Lewis, Rev T. Gwynedd Roberts, Rev Jones, and Mrs Fincham, together with Mr J. Porter. It was evident at the outset that there was something more than the ordinary business of the Board to be disposed of, which turned out to be that the attendance officer was to be lec- tured for not discharging his duties to the satis- faction of the Board. Many of those present expressed regret at having such a duty to per- form, but owing to complaints which had been made with regard to the Deganwy school, it be- came necessary for them to do so. It may bs stated in fairness to the officer that ill-health has been the, cause to some degree, and the matter was finally settled on his giving a promise to endeavour to discharge the duties more satis- factory. After the attendances, etc., had been gone through in the usual way, it was decided to insist on several of the parents sending their childiten to school. The proceedings then ended.

Deganwy. Concert.—On Friday evening an entertainment, organized by Mrs Col. Stephenson and Mrs Tritton, in aid of the Degamvy Church Schools, was given in the Schoolroom. An excellent programme was provided, the first half consisting of songs, recita- tions, and tableaus, by Mrs Stephenson, Misses E. Stephenson, L. Stephenson, C. Stephenson, and R. Stephenson, Misses Hilda Tritton, M. Nathan-Jones, Messrs Rylands, &c., the frequent calls for encores demonstrating how much their efforts were appre- ciated. A humorous song, The Overgrown Baby," Mr Cecil Morgan, and a humorous sketch by Mr F. Vincent Walker, were well received, whilst a patriotic recitation and tableau, The British Volunteer," Mrs Stephenson and Master D. Hobson was loudly applauded. In the second half a very successful item was a musical interlude by Mr T. C. Whalley, during which he played half-a- dozen or more quaint instruments, one manufac- tured by himself out of a cocoanut, after the fashion of a violin, but with one string, another consisting of a series of bottles arranged upon a broom handle. This latter contrivance was supported upon the backs of two chairs, and Mr Whalley, when playing, sat on the floor, the effect being very amusing. Mr Cecil Morgan's coster song, It's a great big shame," obtained a well deserved encore. The rest of the programme was made up of a Gavotte," gracefully executed by Misses Hilda Tritton and M. Nathan-Jones, with further songs, recitations, and tableaus by the Stephenson family and Master D. Hobson, the whole concluding with a grand tableau and chorus entitled A Child's Good-night," in which the participants were dressed to represent England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The vicar, Rev F. G. Jones, presided.

Eglwysbach. Annual Meeting of Parish Council.The Parish Council met in the Schools on Thursday last, for the annual meeting. Owing to the change in the Act the Council elected in April, 1899, is to continue in office until March, 1901. The Local Government Board issued a minute to that effect, and also ordered the chairiiiin to be elected for the ensuing term. Mr John Owen Lloyd, London House, Eglwysbach, was then re-elected for the next term, and Mr John Evans, Tyn-y-Bont, was re-elected as vice-chairman. A proposition by Mr Griffith Lloyd, that the vicar should be elected chairman, fell, as it was understood that the reverend gentleman would not accept the position. The overseers elected were Mr R. Evans, Henblas Farm, and Mr Hugh Jones, Ty'wnt-yr-Avon. The clerk read a letter from Maenan Parish Council stating that the repairs to the Plas Irwg footpath had been completed, and asking that the footpath committee of Eglwysbach—Messrs John Hughes and Robert Foulkes—shouid be sent to inspect the same and see whether the work was satisfactory. This concluded the business. The members pre- sent were Mr Wm. Davies, Mr Griffith Lloyd, D.C., Mr Evan Jones (Rhiw), churchwarden, Mr John Evans (Tyn-y-bont), Mr John Hughes (Bryn-Goleu). Competitive Meeting at Ebenezer Wesleyan Chapel.-The annual Easter Eisteddfod was heid on Monday at the Wesleyan Chapel. It was the most successful held for the last thirty years. The competition was keen, and the interest was kept up to the finish. Mr O. E. Parry, Dolwyddelen, was the president; the Rev Rhys Jones, the conductor Mr W. J. Williams (" Gwilym Alaw "), Carnarvon, the musical adjudicator whilst Miss Nellie Lloyd, Colwyn, and Mr J. O. Lloyd acted as accompanists. There was a meeting in the afternoon, as well as at 6 in the evening. Appended are the official results :Afternoon-Siii-iii, (under twelve years), Work, for the night is coming," 1st, Miss Bessie Williams, Glan Conway 2nd, Miss Alice Maud Garner, Eglwysbach. Questions on Joseph," Miss M. E. Davies, Nantyglyn Cottage, Eglwysbach. Children's duet, Where hast thou gleaned to-day," Miss Bessie Williams and Joseph Jones, Glan Con- way. Solo, Dimond deilen," 1, Miss Alice Owen, Llanrwst; Miss Davies, Penybryn Coda. Best recitation, "Boxer, y ceffyl blaen," Miss M. E. Roberts, Tyddyn Iolyn. Soprano solo, "Dreams of childhood," Miss Parry, Roewen, and Mrs Davies, Penybryn, equal. Contralto solo, Myfyr- dod yr unig," Miss Kate Williams, Eglwysbach. Handwriting (3rd Psalm), Misses Maggie Roberts, Jane Jones, Margaret A. Jones, and Catherine Davies, equal. Children's Choir, Peace, be still," Eglwysbach Choir, led by Mr Robert Jones, Ty Capel. Selection on the gramophone by Mr Pryce Jones, Llanrwst.—Evening meeting—Address by the president. Best essay, "The advance of Wesleyanism in the last century," Mr Hugh Davies, postman, Eglwysbach. Tenor solo, "The child and the dewdrop," Mr Wm. Davies. Poetry on Wesleyan loath century," Ivan ap loan, Roewen. Baritone solo, "The wounded soldier," Mr Tim Evans, Llanbedr. Spelling words, Mr R. T. Evans, Eglwysbach. Best translation of words, Mr Owen Williams, Bontnewydd. Best recitation, Ystori Gyffredin," Mr D. Davies, Penmachno Choral competition, hymn tunes, St. Helena and Mon- mouth," Eglwysbach Party, under Mr R. E. Hughes. Quartette, Mi welaf mewn adgof," Mr R. O. Ellis and party, Llanrwst. Challenge solo, bass, Lord God of Abraham (Elijah), Mr Tim Evans, Llan- bedr. Chorus, male voice, The Spring," Llanrwst Male Voice Choir, Mr R. O. Ellis, leader.

Glan Conway. A Benefit Concert for T. Jones, Brynrhys was given at the National Schoolroom on Friday even- ing, the 20th inst., which was only moderately attended owing no doubt to its being hurriedly organised, but the several items contributed by local amateurs were very pleasing and commend- ably rendered. It is with pleasure we have to record the readiness with which instrumentalists and vocalists volunteered their services, amongst the former being Miss Perrin, Miss Ethel D. Burgess, and Master Edgar L. Lewis, and amongst the latter, Miss M. M. Morgan, Messrs W. Roberts, Hugh Thomas, J. Richard Hughes, A. N. Morgan, and a glee party, while the name of Mr A. G. Rogers, Talsarn, must not be forgotten as contri- buting songs and amusing sketches, as also Mr T. Williams, Vale View Cottages, some very effective recitations. Easter. tide. --TI-ic great festival of Easter was observed at the Parish Church with the usual services and administrations of the Holy Commun- ion. At the English morning service, at 11, the spirited anthem, í. King of Kings (Simper), was sung with much taste and precision under the leadership of Mr A. Nugent Morgan, the accom- panist on the organ-harmonium being Master Edgar L. Lewis, The Schools. The church was sparingly, but tastefully decorated by the Misses Hughes, Tyisa'. A notable feature at the evening service at 6 o'clock was a service of song, specially arranged to illustrate the humiliation and triumph of our Lord, the order being as follows :-Contralto solo, He was despised (Handel), by Miss Edith Jones bass solo, There is a green hill (Gounod), by Mr W. Lloyd contralto solo, O! rest in the Lord (Mendelssohn), by Miss M. Vaughan Jones anthem, Arnat Ti y llefais (Owain Alaw), by the Choir, the solo being taken by Mr W. Lloyd soprano solo, to Welsh words specially written, Wedi gwae y noson hono," by Miss Martha Jones; quartette (Welsh words, specially written), Crist, ein Pasg, aberthwyd (J. D. Jones), by Misses M. Hughes and Edith Jones & Messrs W. Roberts and J. Richard Hughes tenor solo, "Thou wilt not leave" (Handel), by Mr W. Roberts duet (specially written Welsh words), "Frenin Seion, Geidwad dynion" (Glover), by Misses M. Hughes and M. Vaughan Jones soprano solo, "City of Rest" (Lloyd), by Miss Morfydd M. Morgan, concluding with the anthem, King of Kings." The whole service was very effectively rendered, and a desire being expressed to have it repeated, last Sunday evening (1st Sunday after Easter) it was again given with some variation, the bass solo, "There is a green hill," being sung by Mr A. N. Morgan, and the soprano solos, The Reaper and the Flowers (Wills) and The Holy City (Adams), by Miss M. M. Morgan. It is but fair to state that it is but seldom one has the pleasure of hearing such high- class music so effectively performed by a country choir.

Llanfairfechan. Concert.—A grand concert in aid of the Young Helpers' League connected with Dr Barnardo's Homes, was held on Thursday, April 19th, in the Club Room. It was a great success in every way, and much praise is due to Miss Jones, Victoria House, for the able manner in which ,the arrange- ments were carried out. The following was the programme :—Pianoforte duet, Mikado," Messrs Morton Bailey and L. Jones; song," Profiadplentyn y meddwyn," Mr T. Hughes duet, Maying," Mr and Mrs L. Jones chorus, We are the young musicians," Male Voice Choir song, Tit for tat," Miss M. E. Jones recitation, Miss Mary Stocks song, My land of Spain," Mrs L. Jones song, "Lead, Kindly Light," Mr J. H. Jones piccolo solo, Mr J. O. Roberts song, Mr r. Hughes duet, "Over the hawthorn hedge," Mrs and Miss Jones; chorus, Milwyr y Groes," Male Voice Choir song, In the chimney corner," Miss M. E. Jones song, "Anchored," Mr H. J. Jones song, Mr J. R. Hughes song, "Llam y cariadau," MrW. Roberts. During the interval Miss E. Rice, warden of the Young Helper's League, gave a most interesting address on the Work of the National Waifs' As- sociation." A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the performers for the musical treat, which all had so much (enjoyed, and the singing of ithe National Anthem brought the concert to a close

Llandudno. ON Friday, at the Marine Hotel, Air T. W. Griffith offered a freehold dwelling-house, sub- ject to a chief rent of^iosper annum,situateand known as No. 2, Clifton-road, for sale by public competition. The first sum offered was £200, and after a spirited bidding it was sold for ,C435 to Mrs Evans, the occupier. Mr E. W. Johnson, of the firm of Chamberlain and lohnson, acted as vendor's solicitor. Mr A. J. Oldman also offered the following properties for sale, viz:- No. 2, Victoria-terrace, Craigydon, No. 1, 2, and 3, Deganwy-gardens, Deganwy, and No. 4, Abbey-terrace, Llandudno, but as they did not reach the reserve they were withdrawn. The solicitors were Mr E. E. Bone and Mr E. W. Johnson. There was a fairly good attendance of capitalists.

Llandudno Junction. THE New English Presbyterian Church at LLan- dudno Junction will be opened on Wednesday next, May 2nd, when the services will be conducted by the Rev. Griffith Ellis, M.A., Bootle, at 10-30 a.m. and 6-30 p in., and by the Rev. H. Barrow Williams, Llandudno, at 2 p.m. On Thursday evening, at j, the Rev. John Edwards, Colwyn Bay, will preach; and on Friday evening, at same time, the Rev. Professor J. Puleston Jones, M.A., Bala. Luncheon and tea will be provided on Wednesday at i and 4 p.m., for the convenience of friends coming from a distance. Collections will be made at each service in aid of the New Church Building Fund. A hearty invitation is extended to all friends from a distance.

Llanddulas. Easter Vestry.—The annual vestry was held on Friday evening, the 20th inst., when the rector presided. From a statement of accounts presented by the churchwardens, it appears that the offer- tories of the year again showed a further increase, being £ 113 (excluding those on Easter Dav) as compared with £ 106 in I898-'99, and £ 105 in i897-'98, and £'59 in i896-'97. The Easter offerings given to the rector reached the sum of £38. It was announced that close upon £ 420 had been contributed during the year towards various purposes in connection with the church. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing wardens (Messrs Peier Jones and John Inglis) for their services, and the following appointments were then made :-Messrs John Inglis and Thos. Hussey, churchwardens Dr. Elliott, Messrs Alex. Duncan, Henry Lloyd, J. P. Faichney, Robert Williams, William Jones, David Jones, Robert Jones, Tanybryn, sidesmen.

Llanrwst. LIBRARY BOOKS, new supply, Bert's, The Library, etc., Llanrwst. Advt. Sheffield House Improvement. Slowly but surely, Sheffield House is being pulled down. The "roof has disappeared with the exception of a few rafters, and the facade is likewise crumbling beneath the hand of the despoiler. The public are now beginning to realise what the removal of this building will mean for the square. It will do away with a dangerous corner, and will improve one of the principal entrances to the square. The beneficent legislation of our local parliament is gradually working wonders. The Sewerage Works,—Under the watchful eye of Mr Robert Parry, the clerk of the works, the new sewerage works in the town are progress- ing steadily towards a finish. The state of the old sewers has fully justified the Council in going to the expense of laying new pipes. The old ones were in a disgraceful condition. In fact, they lay in anything but a straight line, and how the town's sewage was conveyed through them is almost a mystery. No wonder there were complaints. As subsequent events have shown, the Council never spent money for a better purpose, and the wisdom of their action is now apparent.

Llysfaen. Cyngor Plwyfol.-Cynaliwyd cyfarfod blyn- yddol y cynghor uchod nos Sadwrn diweddaf, yn Ysgoldy Cenedlaethol y plwyf, pryd yr oedd yn bresenol y Mri Robert Evans, Joseph Jones, U.H., E. Roberts. J. Parry Jones, Hugh Hughes, Robert Roberts, a Thomas Williams, yn nghyd a'r is-gofnodydd, Mr E. P. Davies. Gwrthododd Mr Robert Evans yn bendant i gymeryd ei ail-ethol fel cadeirydd am y flwyddyn nesaf, ac yn unol a phendcrfyniad a gynygiwyd gan Mr Evans, yn cael ei eilio gan Mr Robert Roberts, etholwyd Mr Joseph Jones yn unfrydol i'r gadair. Wedi'r cadeirydd newydd dalu diolchgarwch am yr anrhydedd osodwyd arno wrth ei osod yn y gadair, yna cyfeiriodd at wasanaeth digymar Mr Robert Evans i'r plwyf, yn ogystal ag i'r Cyngor, yn ystod tymhor ei gadairyddiaeth a phasiwyd pender- fyniad i'r perwyl gan y Cyngor yn cydnabod ei ffyddlondeb yn nghyflawniad dyledswyddau ei swydd. Cynygiodd Mr Robert Evans i Mr Edward Roberts fod yn is-gadeirydd am y fhvyddyn, ond gan iV boneddwr hwnw wrthod yr anrhydedd, cwympodd y fantell is-swyddogol, trwy gynygiad Mr Parry Jones, yn cael ei eilio gan Mr Joseph Jones, ar ysgwyddau Mr Hugh Hughes.—Cafodd y Mri Robert Evans, E. Roberts, a J. Faichney eu hapwyntio yn arolygwyr am y fhvyddyn, tra y cafodd Mr Thomas Jones ei ail- ethol i'r swydd ddyblyg o arolygwr-cynorthwyol a chofnodydd.

Penmaenmawr. A CONCENT and entertainment was held in the Oxford Hall on Wednesday evening last, under the presidency of Mr C. H. Darbishire, J.P., for the benefit of Mr R. Roberts, of Maenan Cottage, and late of Is-y-Coed, an old and esteemed inhabitant, and for many years past a deacon of Salem Chapel, who has been ill for over 12 months past. The first part of the programme consisted of songs and duets rendered by Miss J. E. McClement, Miss Jones, Post Office, Mr W. Roberts, Mr W. H. Jones, and Mr Stanley, Llandudno The Masters Chantrey (song), a comic sketch, by Mr Dick Evans and Mr J. T. Phillips. Miss Redstone and Miss Williams presided at the piano. The second part of the programme consisted of a commedietta, entitled Bubbles," the characters being portrayed by Mr and Mrs Chantrey, Miss Miriam Williams, Miss L. Thomas, Mr Christmas Jones, and Mr J. T. Phillips. The piece was excellently performed, and elicited continuous applause throughout. Mr R. E. Will- iams, Arfryn, was the secretary, and we shall announce the financial result of their efforts in our next week's issue. Bye-Election for the District Council.—The bye- election on this Council will take place on Saturday next, from 2 to 8 o'clock, to fill the vacancy caused by the lamented decease of Mr T. P. Roberts. The following gentlemen have been nominated, viz. :— Mr H. R. Williams. Westminster House W. H. Rhodes, M.A., Merton College and Dr Herbert Jenkins. Great interest is being manifested by the friends of the respective candidates, and a very close contest will no doubt take place.

Prestatyn. Fire.—Another fire took place in Prestatyn on Easter Monday. Fortunately, only the thatch of an empty cottage was consumed, though it might have spread to the fine Calvinistic Church adjoining, when there would have been another tale to tell. The appliances to extinguish fire in Prestatyn are practically nan est, or at least were so when the last fire at the Post Office took place. We under- stand the Council have ordered an engine, but cannot house it as yet, being unable to decide what to build on the land presented for the purpose. We cannot go into the details of the controversy, but we think every endeavour should be made to have an engine on the spot in case of fire, and not rely on Rhyl and Rhuddlan for assistance. Patriotic Concert—Wre hear that the grand concerts to be held in Prestatyn this afternoon and evening in aid of the Dyserth branch of the fund for providing winter clothing for the local yeomanry at the front, is likely to be a great success, as the tickets are in great demand, and we should not be surprised if the nett result more than doubles any previous sum recorded by a concert in Prestatyn. The committee deserve great en- couragement for their endeavours to provide what promises to be such an excellent entertainment for the neighbourhood and for the benefit of the fund.

Rhyl. Grand Pavilion.-A little diversion from the monotony of the winter season has been caused by the visit of a dramatic company, which gave What Happened to Jones," an extremely funny play. The object of the writer appears to have been to promote hilarity, which it certainly does rather than to follow any distinct plan. All the characters are in good hands and well portrayed. The addition of private boxes to the Pavilion has been a great improvement to the general appear- ance of the interior. County School.—At a meeting of the governors of this school, held on Friday, Llewelyn Tones presiding, the appointments of Mr J. Morgan Edwards, B.A. (brother of Mr O. M. Edwards, M.P.), and Mr D. Rees, B.A., as assistant masters, were confirmed. It was reported that the contract for the erection of the new schools in Grange-road had been confirmed, that Mr Edward Foulkes had been engaged as clerk of the works, that the site had been fenced off, and that the contractor (Mr Edward Jones) had commenced building operations, and it was expected that the schools, which would provide accommodation for 175 pupils, would be comp eted by the end of February next year. A letter was received from Professor Winter, of Bangor University College, the secretary of the Joint agri- cultural committee of the Flintshire and University College of North Wales, stating that lectures on agriculuture were organised for the county, and asking whether the governors desired to have lectures (on the terms there stated) on agriculture in the school. After consultation with the master it was decided to defer the matter for the present.

St. Asaph. Primrose League Entertainment. The annual meeting of the St. Asaph Habitation of the Primrose League was held in the Plough Hotel on Friday last. Mr T. E. Fincham, the provincial secretary for North Wales, recommended that they do not appoint a ruling councillor for the ensuing three months, and that the chairman should act pro tein. Mr Joseph Lloyd, solicitor, as a protest against what he called making the Primrose League a mere ornament, instead of a useful machine," resigned his seat on the Executive Council. He, at least, was not ornamental—(laugh- ter)—and he thought that everyone, from the ruling councillor downwards, should devote a certain amount of time to the interests of the Habitation. (Hear, hear). The New Year's Day Eisteddfod.-ELIC- TION OF OFFICERS.—At a meeting of the young men of the city, held on Wednesday evening, under the presidency of Mr D. Lloyd Griffith, the follow- ing officers and committee were appointed in connection with the above patrons :-The Lord Bishop of St. Asaph (Lord Mostyn) the Dean of St. Asaph, and Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P. Presi- dent, Mr D. Clwyd Griffith chairman, Edward Barlow vice-chairman, Mr Whittmore treasurer, J. Arthur Tomkinson secretaries, John Wynn and Frank Davies. A committee of 12 members was also appointed. The committee have been suc- cessful in securing the services of Mr E. Maengwyn Davies, R.A.M. (professor at the National Scientific Voice-training College) as adjudicator of music. Distinguished Laymen at the Palace.— On Thursday the annual meeting of the Carey Trustees was held at the Palace, St. Asaph, under the presidency of Bishop Edwards. The annual, meeting of the Diocesan Sustentation Fund, which is affiliated to the Queen Victoria Central Fund, was also held at the Palace. There was a large attendance of the committee, among whom were the Earl of Powis, Lord Mostyn, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Colonel Cornwallis West, Captain Griffith Boscawen, Mr P. P. Pennant, Chancellor Trevor Parkins, the Dean of St. Asaph, the Arch- deacon of St. Asaph, the Archdeacon of Wrexham, and the two proctors for the diocese. Grants were made to the incumbents of several parishes, the total amount available this year for distribution being about £ 1,400, which represents an increase upon the past year. It was stated that this fund, like other organisations, had suffered considerably from the war. In the afternoon there was a meet- ing of the St. Asaph Diocesan Branch of the Clergy Pension Institute, when grants were recommended out of the fund available for those services.

Talycafn. The Bodnant FestivitieS.In our report of the above last week one or two printers' errors crept in. It should have been stated that Mr Pochm was made deputy-lieutenant in 1877, and not 1897. Mr Pochin died in 189.S. It should also have been stated that the silver inkstand was presented to Mr Henry McLaren by the Bodnant Estate workmen, and not by the Flintshire tenants. The latter presented a silver loving cup.

Latest News. -m. A Central News correspondent, tele- graphing from Dewetsdorp, in the Orange Free State, on Wednesday afternoon, states that all the various columns under Generals Rundle, French, and Brabant, are pressing forward vigorously in pursuit of the retreating Boers. I All Western lines of communication are thoroughly held, and there is only a small loophole whereby the enemy can escape. Their line of retreat however lies through broken ground, which of course, is in their favour. General Rundle is pursuing the com- mando which evacutated Dewetsdorp. THE Ottoman torpedo boat Scham sank outside Beyrout harbour on April 21, owing to boiler explosion 23 lives were lost.

beiife clever manipulation led the audience to The ^e, ,Was working them by invisible wires. cra ,'fusion was complete they sang songs, vokin ^°keS} anc* performed other mirth-pro- stant an^cs3 which kept the audience in a con- front *au!?hter, especially proceeding su .t"mgs so wooden but there was much Was f Se w^en ^ie performers unmasked, and it jnthat the "dolls" were very much alive fjj e Persons of Messrs Parry and Williams. Cho"1 Cams a Welsh air by the Llugwy Ladies' Jone^ an<^ a §ramoPkone selection by Mr Pryce "TfcS p a*ter which Miss Jennie Hughes sang Mr R K WS are Clover" very nicely. Then a>r p? r^, Jones gave a recitation, "Wil Brian ThP C^ caused much amusement. «<vr n a song by Mr Owen, followed by a song, y Melinydd," sweetly rendered by Miss jj, fr*s> and lastly a Welsh song executed with Jon V1^our by Mr Joseph Jones. Mr Salisbury; of a6S an<^ ^*ss Corris ably performed the duties inpanists, and Mr Roland rendered valu- cha^ ass*stance- The Vicar made an excellent Sa 1^man) and generally had the right thing to Pos H° 6ac^ ^ose w^° took part. He pro- sjste^ a hearty vote of thanks to all who had as- (jpje<?» and a very pleasant evening was conclu- obi s^n8^ng "God Save the Queen." The aJ?ct of th:s concert was to obtain money to *n Providing articles for a stall which ty- Church choir are preparing in conection held a §ranc* bazaar which is to be gv second week in August next. a "lis means it is intended to make fa strong effort to raise at least £ 700, Ma > PurPose °f completing the tower of St. ^jjer^,s Church, which was left unfinished when Th was erected twenty-five years ago. the6 ^f^g gentlemen have kindly undertaken In orgamsation of affairs: Chairman of corn- l e, Rev. R. Jones (vicar); joint treasurers, Or Ydney A. London (Hendre) and Mr E. Jones J. 7>n anc* S. Wales Bank); secretary, Mr p' Sedgwick (Pentre-ddu), who up to the it Se"t have taken much time and trouble, and c S believed that the combined efforts of all thncerned will be rewarded by the erection of gr church tower, which will form a noble and Coed moriu;rrlent *or "village of Bettws-y-