The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Local and District News. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] The Duke of Westminster will return from, South Africa in the course of a few weeks. The Ducfhess of Westminster (nee Miss Corn- wallis West) is hunting with the North Che- shire Hounds. The death is announced, aged1 63, of Sir Ed- ward Ripley, Bart., of Bedskone Court, Buck- nell, Salop. Mr R. A. Yenbu-rgh, M.P. for Chester, and! Mrs Yerburgh have been entertaining a large shooting partly at their .Lancashire residence, Woiodford Park, Blackburn. The 'Earl of Enniskillen was knocked off his ihorse at Tarporley on Monday, and run over by a vehicle. He was conveyed to the. residence of Cel. Walker. No. bones have been broken. Sir Charles McLaren, ibart., M.P., spent the wee'k end at .Bodnant Hall, Denbighshire. On Saturday afternoon Sir Charles attended the consecration ceremony by Bishop Ediwards, of a portion of Eglwysbach Churchyard. Lord Stanley, Postmaster General, has con- sented to. open the new drill hall of -the 1st Cardigan R.G.A. (Volunteers) at Aberystwyth, on January 12. He will be the guesk of Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. during his visit. Under t'he distinguished ^patronage of the Duchess of Westminster, Lady Anglesey, and many other ladies, a- -grand entertainment wil-l be given, in aid of "The Diamond Guild Cot," Children's Hospital, Great Ormond-street, W., on December 15.

Bettws=y=Coed. TRANSFER OF NATIONAL SCHOOLS.— At the Carnarvonshire Education Committee meet- ing on Thursday, it was officially reported that Lord Ancaster had offered to lease the Capel Curig National School and the Bettwsycoed Boys' National School to the Council on a lease of 21 years at an annual rental of £ 2 for each school, on condition that the vicar be allowed the free use of the buildings when not required for school purposes. The Committee unanimously resolved to accept the terms. BETTWS-Y-COED UNITED LITERARY SOCIETY.—A meeting of the above was held on Thursday last week, in the C. M schoolroom, under the able presidency of Mr Thomas Evans, Bron Cel, n. Mr Thomas Griffith, Dolwennycld, opened a debate in favour of the Education Act, and he was supported by Mr T. S. Rees, Craig-y-don, Mr Wm. Jones (Aberllyn), and Mr John Rees Lloyd (Llys, Caradog). Mr David Jones (Glanyrafor), represented the opposition, and he was supported by Mr David R. Williams, Mr David W. Evans (Wern), and Mr Elias Williams (Greenoak). On the question being put to the meeting, a large majority was found opposing the Act This society, we learn, is in a very flourishing condition, and good work is being done by all the members, who at present number 67.

Colwyn. SOIREE. On Wednesday evening week a successful soiree was held at Ebenezer School- room, in aid of the new organ fund. The pro- ceedings were in charge of the lady members of the church, and all the expenses were borne by the Rev aud Mrs W. Evans-Jones. Provisions were supplied by Messrs J. Price and Sons, Misses M and E. Evans, Mrs Jones (Cowlyd House), Mr D. O. Williams (Central Buildings), Mr Thomas Davies (Cadwgan Stores), Mr J. Evans, and Mr W. Parry. Afterwards a very interesting programme was given by the following —Messrs Llew Jones and David Jones, Miss Parry (Gian'rafon), Miss Davies (Holywell), Mr D. 1;). Owen (Colwyn Bay), and Mr Hughes, Penygroes. The accompanist was Mr R. W. Williams.

Connah's Quay. STEAMER SUNK IN THE DEE.—Whilst steaming up the river on Friday, the s.s. Aranci (Captam Williams), belonging to Messrs Coppack Brothers, shipowners, Connah's Quay, was run into by the s.s. Greta, of the Monks line, Liverpool. The former steamer was laden with a cargo of iron, consigned to Messrs Willans and Robinson, Limited, Queen's Ferry Works, and the latter was flying light and making her way to the Wild Roads, Mostyn Deeps. The Aranci now lies on the bank just below the Wepre brook.

Llandudno. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—On Thursday at the Carnarvonshire Education Committee, Mr AllanSon Picton referred to what he described as the "terrible" position of the Llandudno Inter- mediate School Governors, the Board of Education having recommended alterations in the plans of the new buildings which wr uld advance the cost from ^"6,000 to £ 7,500. The Governors had no money, and they wisiied the County Committee to take the matter up. A committee, consisting of the Chair- man, Messrs Picton, C. H Darbishire, and John Owen was appointed to deal with the matter.

Llanerchymedd. (R AN 1) CONCERT.—A conceilt was given on Friday evening at the New Hall in aid of funds towards the renovation of the 'Baptist Chapel. The principal singers wereMr Pa-darn Roberts, Mrs Henderson-Jones, Mr Cefni Jones, and Telynor Seiriol. There were 12 -entries for the recitation, the prize of Ci being awarded! by the adjudicator, Trebor Aled, to Miss Gwladys Hughes, of Dmorwic, near Llanberis. The chair was occupied by Dr Evans, J.P., the Rev R. Thomas conducted, and Miss Stirrup acte-di as accompanist.

Llanrwst. For WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS, try C. LUNT- WILLIAMS, i i, Denbigh-street. Good! work guaranteed. 8407 SPECIAL OFFERS.—Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5s 6d. Eyes -tesited free. R. G. Owen, F.S.C.M.Griffitlh Owen and Son, Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Opticians. 5257 A BALL given by Mr and Mrs Marriott was held at the .Victoria Hotel on Friday evening last in celebration. ol Mr Marriott's birthday. Over 60 guests were invited, and the event was a great success. AN UP-TO-DATE TAILORING ESTAB- LISHMENT.—Mr J. Smdth-Williams, Bradford House, has extended his tailoring department, where all orders are execu-ted in first-class style, an. experienced' cutter being engaged on the premises.

Llanfairtalhaiarn. CONCERT.—A very successful and enjoyable concert took place at the Board Schools, on Thurs- day evening last week, under the auspices of the Eisteddfod Committee, when an interesting gramme was very ably rendered before a large and appreciative audience by the following artistes, all of whom were repeatedly encored :—Mrs Hughes and Miss Owen, Llanfair Mr Ted Lloyd, Blaenau Festiniog and Mr W. Davies, Llansannan. better praise could be given to Mrs Hughes and Miss Owen than that they sang even better than usual. Mr Lloyd, ^vho sang ten times, fully ized the most sanguine expectations of his friends and admirers. Mr Davies's songs were much appreciated by the audience, and Mr Vaughan Williams, Llansannan ably acted as accompanist- Caerewydd made a humorous impromptu speech m the interval between the first and second part or the programme. The chairman (the Rev R- h Parry, B.A.) briefly proposed a most cordial vote 0t thanks to all the performers, which was suitably seconded by Mr John Evans, and earned with acclamation. A similar compliment was paid the chairman. The singing of the National Anthem terminated the proceedings. The proceeds were in aid of the Vale.of Elwy Chair Eisteddfod, which will be held at Llanfairtalhaiarn on Whit-Monday, 1904.

Rhyl. LIEUTENANT OWEN RETURNS HOME. On Saturday last Mr and Mrs Morgan-Owen, ot Maeslron, near Welshpool, entertained between 600 and 700 of the school children and their par- ents from all round the Breidden in celebration ot the return home from South Africa of their second son, Mr Gethin Morgan-Owen, who is a lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion of the South Wales Borderers- Amongst other gifts, Lieutenant Morgan-Owen was presented with a beautiful pair of silver candle- sticks and a large silver salver. The gathering came to a conclusion with the singing of the National Anthem to the accompaniment of the band of the 41b Battalion South Wales Borderers. BOYS' BRIGADE.-Ori Sunday evening a meeting of the members of the Boys' Brigade W3S held in the Boys' Brigade Hall, presided over by Captain Rawlins. There were about fifty hoys and officers present and one of the boys named John William Jones, read a portion of Scripture- Mrs Freeman, of Queen-steeet, sang a solo. Harkei, of Rhyl, delivered an interesting address to the Boys, taking for his subject, There is a 13d here. He dilated upon the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and tne lad with the basket and the loaves and two fishes. That lad gave what he had. and Christ made use of them. He urged the bop present to emulate the Christian teaching as ex- emplified by the miracle. LIFEBOAT PRACTICE.-On Tuesday after- noon, shortly before two o'clock, in accordance with the rules of the National Lifeboat Institution, the members of the Rhyl lifeboat crew were summoned for practice. The firing of the guns from the Pier wn by the coastguard was heard throughout the roW", when there was a little excitement created by persons hurrying to the lifeboat station to learn » the crew were to proceed to a wreck. It s°°n transpired that it was a practice. Captain Hughes and the remainder of the crew were quickly at th station, and m the course of eighteen minutes th boat was launched and being rowed through th breakers. When some distance from shore crew set sail, and returned to the station in an houi afterwards. The operations of the men wer watched by a large crowd of spectators. GOSPEL TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOClET^ —At the weekly meeting held on Sunday even^ j S Hall, there was a crowde attendance, when Mr H. Jones presided, and ur £ ej the claims of the society.—Mrs Freeman rendered an appropriate solo from Sankey's selections, an<if the congregation joined heartily in the singing ot the chorus. Master T. M. Jones eave a recitation warriherMV G"fllym ^vans, of Festiniog, after- wards delivered an instructive address on benefits to be derived by total abstinence. related a story of a boy who when questioned as .he meaning of teetotalism, replied "It «iea0" bread and butter." The boy also said that vvhe" his father was drinking tlv-y received very bread but now that his father was a teetotaller they received bread and butter. The revere*} gentleman pointed out how true that story W3S many thousands of cases, and concluded hy exhorting everyone to assist in the crusade agains the drink traffic. STREET LITERARY, ETCM weekly meeting of this socie y on Monday evening, presided over by the Rey J* Verrier Jones, Mr Broadie Griffiths said that bef°r; proceeding with the debate of the evening » wished to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Parker Davies, who for the past few seasons h' zealously officiated as the hon. secretary. T.D;i. great success of the society had been due to efforts. Mr McLelJan seconded, and spoke of tn untiring energy which had been displayed by » Davies on behalf of the welfare of the society- chairman said the society had been very fortona^ in having had so excellent an hon. secretary, there were few men in Rhyl who were as read as him. 1 he vote having' been carried & acclamation, Mr Davies, in returning thanks, ?al e £ j was a great pleasure to him to have been privllefnd to take part in the organisation of the society, .g he hoped that the members would extend to successor (Mr Walter Harrison) that measure helpfulness as had been accorded him.

Colwyn Bay. VIOLIN TUITION by Mons. Constant Lalande,of Riviere's Orchestra. For terms, etc., address, "Pier," or "Ravenswood," Rhiw-road, Colwyn Bay. 8557 PUPLIC HALL, Wednesday, November 18th, from 7 to ri p.m., First Popular Dance. Admission: One Shilling Each. Members of the Artistes' Club half-price. 8558 NUMEROUS testimonials from all parts testify- ing to the Scientific Examination of the Eye- sight, by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Land.), LLANRW'ST. Clients visited at their own pri- vate residences. NEW RESIDENT. The local bench will shortly be further strengthened by Mr T. J. Williams, a former Mayor of Denbigh and magis- trate for the county, who will take up his residence at Colwyn Bay early in December. RETURN, OF THANKS—Mrs Thomas Griffiths, "Eversleigh," Grorve-park, desires to tlhank .her many friends in the locality for the-ir kind expressions of sympathy with her and her family in their recent sad bereavement. THE NEW PROMENADE.—During the last week or two the new sea wall has been pushed on with at a most rapid rate, and has now been built so far along the beach that a good idea of the improve- ment it will be when completed can easily be imagined. THE ROADS.—The work of repairing the portion of Cpnway-road between Marine-road and the Board School has now been finished, and when dry will be a great improvement. The Council's workmen are now busily engaged on the road in Prince's-drive, which has been in need of attention for some time. BREAK DOWN ON THE LINE.—On Friday evening a train from Chester, and due at Colwyn Bay at 6-5, was detained for nearly half-an-hour on arrival at Colwyn Bay, owing to the engine hav- ing failed. Another engine was attached to the train, which proceeded without fnrther delay. A. N. CROSS, Watchmaker and Jeweller, has now opened his new workshops at Conway- road, where, under his own, personal supervi- sion, he will be able to execute all kind's of Jewellery, Watch, Clock, and Optical Repairs. Estimates, Sketches, and Advice Free. Old Gold: and Silver bought for Cash or taken in Exchange. 7345 MARIAN :BACH HOSPITAL CHARGES.— An interesting discussion upon the alleged ex- orbitant charges, of the Colwyn Bay Urban Dis- trict Council for the maintenance and treatment of smallpox patients in Marian Bach Hospital belonging to the 'St. Asaph and Abergele dis- tricts, is reported in o-ur account of the pro- ceedings of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.—On Monday and Tuesday last the albove play was staged at the Public 'Hall and prcrv-ed a tremendous attraction,, the house (being crowded at 'both. performances. All the characters were well sustained by coloured' perfomers of note. It is -to he hoped that the splendid houses will induce Mr Chap- Gin ito bring several more companies to the town during the winter months. APPOINTMENT AIBROAID. The many friends in Colwyn Bay of Mr Percy Jones, who for several years was connected with, the estab- lishment: of Messrs E. P. Jones, Son, and Co., and latterly with -that of their successor, Mr PrYlCe Williams, will he pleased to learn that he has obtained1 a good position in "narement, South Africa, for which destination he left last week. While in Colwyn Bay Mr Jones identi- fied1 himself with several movements in the ft own. PROTECTING THE PROMENADE.-Acorres- pondent writes suggesting that if a board of about a foot or so high were put along the edge of the promenade it would prevent most of the large stones being washed on to the asphalte by nearly every high tide, and thus obviate a lot of labour in brushing them away. If this were tried for a few yards and found to succeed, it would no doubt improve the appearance of the promenade as con- trasted with the present state of affairs, and also save money." ACCIDENT TO A WORKMAN.—On Thurs- day morning, Edward Jones, a man from Llandud- no, employed in some building operations in Con- way-road, met with an accident by falling a distance of fifteen or twenty feet from some scaffolding. He was at once picked up and con- veyed to the Cottage Hospital, when it was found he had sustained severe bruises, in addition to the shock. About three o'clock the same afternoon a workman named Thomas Tart, of Staffordshire, lodging in Lawson-road, and, engaged on the new Promenade works, was admitted to the Hospital with an injured leg,caused through his having fallen into a man-hole.

Llanfairfechan. -1 -The concert 1 held, at the Public Hall on Wednesday week for the benefit of Robert Jones, of Stanley House, resulted in a net profit of £22 3s. PROGRESSING.-—The- works carried on in connecition with the L-lyniomstone improve- ments on the sea front are masking excellent pro- gress, and the second- jetty is almost compleited. LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT. — Mr Richard Muir, of Bangor, presided over a highly instructive and interesting lanitern lecture at the English Wesleyan Churon on Wednesday even- ing. Mr A. fl. Hughes, Uandudno, was the lecturer, and his subject was "Rays from the Red Lamp." HOSPITABLE LANDLORD.—On Saturday at the Llanfairfechan Hotel, Mr C. May-Massey, of Liverpool and Rock Ferry, entertained the tenant farmers and employees of his Welsh estate, "Newry," Llanfairfechan. An excellent supper was served by the proprietor of the hotel. Mr Davies, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Massey, spoke of the great improvements that had been effected since Mr Massey purchased the estate, and also of Mr Massey's generosity to both tenants and employees. Mr Richard Owen endorsed the sentiments expressed by Mr Davies. TENANT'S DINNER.—Mr C. May-Massey, of Rock Ferry, entertained the tenants of his Welsh estate at Llanfairfedhan to a capital dinner at the Llanfairfechan Hotel on Saturday evening. The genial landlord was unable !(i be present himself, and his place at the head of the table was occupied by his local agent, :\i r John Davies. The repast of four courses was served by Host Harrison in his usual excellent sftyle, and ample justice was done to the goodl j things provided. Dinner ewer, the Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr May- Massey for his generosity, and referred to the various irtiprovemenits which had been carriedi out on the estate since that gentleman became its possessor. Councillor R. R. Owen, who seconded the motion, also- commented upon Mr May-Massey's good traits as a gentleman and landlord1, and observed that the public owedl Mr May-M-assey a debt of gratitude for the way in which he had opened up much of the estake for their pleasure. Several of the tenants ex- pressed similar sentiments, and the motion was carried with acclamation. After a few old Welsh ballads had been rendered with much gusto by Mr Williams, of Nantudha., Idhe pro- ceedings came to a close with votes of thanks to the chairman and -the host and hostess.

Rhuddlan. OUTBREAK OF SCARLET FEVER- — JJJ regret to learn that several case's of fever have occurred in the town, and th» &t paitients have -been- removed1 to -the ho^P1 Towyn, Voryd. t FOOTBALL CLUB.—We are inforrne the secretary of the Rhuddlan Foot-ball has -presented.' the balance sheet of feh-e c which was held in aidi of the club's fur1 s* .jjjes,- receipts are stated to be ^5 2s gd ProS?f trap> is 8d; total, £5 45 5d. The expenses to 145, piano, roam, and printing -amounted to & leaving a balance of ^'3 10s 5d. ,s AMBULANCE CLASS'.—Judging by transpiring in Rhuddlan, there is evexX J; wintef of a -s-p-lendid ambulance class- during t at- months. On Friday evening about 3° ,g -tended ait the fire station, where a class bri- formed of members of the police f?rfe,j.jstric'ts' gadle, and others of the surrounding CD'T?- Dr Henry Lloyd1, of St. Asaph, is, gXajt^!t' mendabla spirit, instructing the class ously- resided AMATEUR THEATRICALS.—The leaSuf'e oif 'the town andi district will learn w1 ^et 'fae that the Amateur Dramatic Company, are direction of (Mr Robert Evans, J arrafl' making1 the necessary practices neX 'e ments for a performance early1 iff i'a "Spring and Summer" is the and- ,fhc to be presented in the Town Hal > to funds derived therefrom will be poor of the district. These e -s h°P have been patronised! largely; a there will be a continuance of 7Lc0lIiiii& °° much-needed1 support CB THE sion.