The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

HEAD TEACHERS' SALARIES. In connection with the ecalo of salaries ador)fed for head teachers the schools were classified as follows, according to average attendanceA 50 and under, B 51 to 100, C 101 to 150, D 151 to 200, E 201 to 250, and F 251 and over. The maximum Eada-rics in each class of school for malo and female teachers respectively were fixed thus:— Trained: A. Elio, £ 105; B, L141,1, £135; 0, £160, £ 155; D, £ 170, JElM, E, JE180, C175; F, £ 200, £ 190. Untrained; A, £100, £ 95; B, LIM, £ 125; 0, £ 150, £ 145; D, £ 160, £ 155; E, L170, £ 165; K, £ 130, £ 17 0

BETTWSYCOED URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE ANALYSIS OF MILK, The monthly meeting of the Bettwsycoed Urban District Council was held on Friday, the members present being Mr R. Parry, J.P. (in the chair), Messrs T. W. B. Corns, John Hughes, R. Rowlinson, William Wil- liams, Henry Roberts, Thomas Griffith, with the Clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), and the Sur- veyor (Mr W. J. Edwards). THE GLANRHYD STEPPING STONES. The Joint Committee of the Llanrwst Rural Council and the Bettws Urban Coun- cil met to receive tenders for the repair of the Glanrhyd stepping stones. Pour tenders were received, and they accepted the one sent in by Messrs Hughes and Row- lands, Colwyn Bay, for £32. It was also decided that the work should be proceeded with at once. DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS REGULA- TIONS. On the proposition of Mr John Hughes, seconded by Mr Corns, it was decided to adopt the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Regulations. THE MEDICAL OFFICER. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the re-appointment of Dr. Fraser as medical officer of health for the next twelve months, and also the re- appointment of Mr W. J. Edwards as sanitary inspector. A COMPLAINT. Mr A. Foster, Tanygarth, wrote complain- ing of the unsatisfactory and indeed danger- ous state of the road leading from Pentredu to Tanygarth, and requesting the Council to re-consider their former decision in re- gard to it. There were other householders concerned, whose signatures were appendad in urging the request. In common with the others ho 'suggested that the Council should also take into consideration the question of having a street lamp, where it was so much wanted-at the bottom of the road by Miners' Bridge House. On the proposition of Mr Griffith, seconded by Mr Corns, the letter was referred to the Highway1 and Lighting Committees, THE DESIRABILITY OF ANALYSING MttK. Dr. McDonogh wrote that each Sanitary Committee in the Carnarvonshire combined sanitary district had been requested to con- sider the desirability of submitting occasional samples of milk for analysis. He (Dr. McDonogh) thought it was very important. In Carnarvonshire there were 400 deaths annually from tuberculosis. This total might be reduced in years to come by care in protecting as far as possible children and young people as well as those susceptible to tuberculosis, for no doubt it was not very rare to find unsuspected supplies to contain tubercle baccili. The Chairman said this was a very import- ant matter. The infantile mortality in Bettwsycocd last year was very high indeed. It was decided to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. VITAL STATISTICS. The Medical Officer reported that during August there ware two births and four deaths. No cases of infectious disease iidd been reported. COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT. It was reported that the collector ha 1 i e- ceived £ 170 14s Id in-respect of tli-i general -district rate, and E5 17s 2d in ? expect of the water rate. There was still a of E207 recoverable on the district late, and R19 odd on the water. THE MAIN ROADS. Mr Griffith called attention to the fact that the Council had not been properly treated by the county authority with respect to the maintenance of the main roads. He could hardly think that the County Council were not liable to pay more than they had done during the past summer. He thought fa strong appeal should be made direct to the County Council. It was decided to refer the matter to tho Highway Committee.

CONWAY PETTY SESSIONS. FIGHTING H!S FATHER. These sessions were held on Monday. The magistrates present were Mr Henry Knee- shaw (chairman), Dr. R. Arthur Prichard (mayor of Conway), Colonel the Hon. Henry Lloyd Mostyn, Mr Adey Wells, Mr J. W. Raynes, and tho Deputy Clerk (Mr James Amphlett). LICENSING. The licence in respect of the Fairy Glen Hotel, Dwygyfylchi, was transferred from Mary Butler to Jane Parry. Mr Vincent Johnson, Llandudno, appeared for the applicant. GUILTY. George Owen, of Ilryn-terrace, Gyffin, pleaded guilty to being drunk on the high- way leading from Conway to Penmaenmawr on the 24th ult.—Superintendent Rees said defendant had not been in trouble before for two years.—This being the case a fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed. FIGHTING HIS FATHER. David Jones, of 2, Pool-Lane, Conway, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Pool-lane on the 23rd ult. P.S. Evans stated defendant was found outside his own home challenging his father to fight. The two men had been fighting before, and both were drunk. The father had not been charged becauso he had not been seen by witness in due time.—Fined 5s and costs. THE OXFORD HOTEL LICENCE. Mr Vincent Johnson (Messrs Chamberlain ancl Johr?:ion, Llan4dudno and LI-Lnri?,,st) -T)- plied for the temporary t.r,-tnsf?er of the 1;cene,e of the Oxford Hotel, LI-ndu?dno iro,-n Mrs Jessie Wallis to Alr J-. Heiii' 'Y -lonez, accountant, l,landudno who is ?rtist,ee of the estate uullor a dec!? of assl"I- ment. In reply to the Bench, Superintendent Rees said he had no objection to a temporary transfer. The application was thereupon granted.

Between 1500 :>n.d 2000 delegates arc to at- tend the Welsh Na-tioauaj Convention at Cardiff on October lltli.

RHYL AND ST. A5APH VOTUNTEER PRIZE SHOOTING RESULTS OF THE COMPETITIONS. The annual prize shooting1 in connection with the: Riiyl and St. Asaph Companies of tho 2nd V.B., R.W.F., was hold at For^d Rango oh Saturday, tmder tho direction of &wgt. -Instruc- tor Rusooe. Tho light was bad for good shoot- ing, and a.t 'tho 600 ya.rds' range it was with ditticuity fahat the target was mado out, a. haze hanyln,- over the groun<l. Sergt. F. Ball ha-s iw Drr di arged lbh<3 duties of hom st?e-retary, with -11'riva,te MByh?mv as hofi. trez--arer. T%,& sc(zes wtnre a.9 foLlo-ws.- EFFICIENTS' COMPETITION. 200 500 600 Ttl. Pfco. D. Roberts 28 25 21 74 C-olour-Scrgt. McCamn. 26 29 18 73 Scrgt. T. E. Griffiths 25 24 .21-70 Pte. W. Vaaghan. S3 22 24 69 CoopI H. StriM 24 23 22 69 Sor^t.-Instr. Ruscoo „. 27 28 13 68 Pto. R. Mavhew 21 25 17 63 Pte. T. McWalter 19 16 25 60 Laaoe-Corpl. J. Jones. 26 22 8 56 Sorgt. F. J. Bell 19 18 18 55 Lanoc-Corpi. Harrison. 18 14 22 54 Pte. W. Roberts 22 11 17 50 Sergt. H. 0. Hughes 23 15 11 49 Corpl. T. Amos 23 15 8 46 Pte. R. Roberts 18 13 11 42 RECRUITS' COMPETITION. 200 Pto. E. Roberts 23 R. Roberts 22 „ J. H. Jones 20 W. (Jorey 20 „ J. Roberts 20 „ J. Lloyd 18 SUBSCRIBERS' COMPETITION. 2D0 Mr Smith 23 Mr Sh ill 21 Mr W. Gunner 20 Mr F. Wall is 19 TRADESMEN'S PRIZE COMPETITION. 500 Col. Sargt. McCajm 29 Sc-rgt-Lastr. Ruscoo 23 Pte. R. Mavhew 25 Pto. D. Roberts 25 Sorgt. T. E. Griffiths 24 Corporal Smith 23 Lanco-Corpl. J. Jones 22 Pto. W. Vaug'han. 22 Pto. W. Llojd 19 Sergt. F. J. Bell 18 Pto, T. MoWalter 16 Pte. R. Roberts 16 Corporad T. Amc,.g 15 Scrgt. H. 0. Hughes 15 Pto. J. Roberts 15 Lanco-Corporal Harrison 14 Pte. W. Williams 14 Lanco Corporal Rd. Williams 14 Pto. R. Roberts 13 „ D. Davies 11 J. Trevettaaa. 11 W. Roberts 11 „ W. Carey 11 „ W. C. Lucas 10 „ A. Hayes 10 B. Fazake-ley 10 „ A. Hughes 9 „ W. Roberts 9 W? Jones 9 „ D. Hughes 6 Durca.n 6 „ W. Holmes 6 R. Bambor 4 „ E. Roberts 4 Corporal D. Davies 4 Pto. J. Lloyd 4 J. C. Jones 4 „ J. H. Jones 3 „ J. D. Jones 2 J. Evans 2 C. II. Lajnb 0 The prizo distribution will take- place in the ooursc of tho next three we;>Ls.

CLAIM BY AN ABERGELE DRAPER. DISPUTED LIABILITY. At the Rhyl Coiuity Court on Friday, bc- fore Mr John Thomas Millwa.rd, a draper, of Abergele, sued William Griffiths, of Chapel-street, Pensarn, for £2 Os Id., balance alleged to be due in respect of a- number of transactions between the plain- tiff and the Griffiths' family, extending over a number of years. Mr F. J. Gamlin appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr Joseph Lloy*1 for the defendant. Mr Llovd pointed out that the action was in respect of debts incurred by the defendant's children after they had left the home of their parents, and consequently he sub- mitted the parents were net liable. Mr Gamlin remarked that the debts had all been contracted by Miss Griffiths, and that she had paid sums of money from time to time, and that the bill had been sent to the parents in one statement. Mrs Griffiths said that all the children had left home before they commenced to oontract the debt with Mr Mi 11 ward. Mr Gamlin: And what did you do with the bills which Mr Millward sent yüu? Witness: Threw them into the fire. His Honour: Why did you not send them all on? Did you think it was a right thing to do to throw them into the fire? Witness: They were not mine. His Honour: Even then you had no right to throw them into the fire. .y tiia jud,e grant?ed Afr Gai-?ilin El ventuall 11 leave to amend the summons so as to make the three da.lighters oo-defenda,nts, the case being adjourned until the next court. Mrs Griffiths might legally succeed, but he would not allow her any costs seeing that as she had knowledge of a!! these matters, and yet put the bills into the fire, it was more or less her own look out.

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Penmaenmawr Urban District Council. RAILWAY FACILITIES. LATE BANGOR-CONWAY STOPPING TRAIN "IMPOSSIBLE." Mr W. D. Jones (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of this Council on Tuesday. There were also present: Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. Jenkins, Col. C. H. Darbi- shire, Messrs J. S. Coverley, Richard Wil- liams, S. H. Roberts, David Jone-s, Edward Davies, R. D. Owen, with, tho Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), the Assistant Clerk (Mr J. W. Post), the Surveyor (Mr R. John Hughes), and the Collector (Mr J. Owen). THE GAS SUPPLY. The Gas Company wrote regretting that there had been any reason to complain of the gas supply in the district, and string that every endeavour would be made to en- sure a more satisfactory reply. NOT ENTERTAINED. On the recommendation of the committee, it was decided that the offer by Mr David Hughes, Paradise Crescent, to purchase the triangular plot of land near the fire station be not entertained. A CREDIT BALANCE. The Finance Committee reported a credit balance at the bank amounting to E995 19s lOd. VITAL STATISTICS. The Medical Officer of Health reported that the number of births in the district during the month of August was five, and ficate certi s for a simi'ar number cf deatIL3 had been granted. METALLING TENDERS. The Highways Committee reported the re- oeipt -of five tenders for the metalling of the district roads during the forthcoming season. Four of these were from the Pen- maenmawr district, and one from Conway, and as the prices of the Penmaenmawr men d'ff?ered ver I I y little t.'iiey rceomm?-,ndcd that tho four be invited to share in the work on terms mentioned in the lowest tender, named at the rate of Is 4d per ton. The recommendation was adopted. THE RATE COLLECTOR'S SALARY. With reference to the Rate Collector's application for an increase of salary, Col. Darbishire stated the matter had been care- fully considered by the Finance Committee. Tho members would recollect that when the Collector first took up Ids duties the district rate was 4s 9d in the £ and the rate of the 2.} per cent, allowed for the collection; his s- r ,ilary that yea was ;C!14. During tl.,o following year the rate was 5s 3d and the salary was £ 119. Last year the rate was 5s in the JE, and the salary was again £119. When tho Collector was appointed the water rate of 4s 9d in the P,, and at the rate of then, however, the water rate had been merged in the district rate, and for that reason the duties had been much simplified. In view of those facts tho committee felt, having regard also for the period of depres- sion through which the population of the district were now passing, that they were not justified in recommending an increase as requested. The committee's report was adopted. SMALL ACCOUNTS. Col. Darbishire stated a question had been raised with reference to the payment- of small accounts by the surveyor. He wished to explain that at present all such items were carefully checked by Mr Hughes. They were then gone into by the members of the Finance Committee, and finally brought be- fore the Council. Mr S. H. Roberts said his voint was that it was desirable to have a small committee to assist Mr Ilughec in checking the petty cash a'oil lits. c' The Chairman: Have you a resolu.ion to put before the meeting ? Mr Roberts Yes. 1 propose that a small committee be appointed to go int.o Ibis The motion was not seconded, and there upon fell through. RAILWAY FACILITIES: NO nrPIOlf MENTS. Dr. Jenkins reported the result of an in- terview between a deputation the Penmaenmawr and Lla-nfairfeohan Ur- ban District Councils, and Mr Home the London and North Western Railway Com- pany's superintendent in North Wa.les, with regard to some matters discussed by the parties in the Penmaenmawr Council Cham- ber. Tfie deputation had asked Mr Honie whether it would be possible to put on a late stopping train from Bangor to Conway i I -Ivl -iter mo- t'tis. Mr ii;,?_'itly dur'rlg t-lie '1 Home was, however, very decided upon the matter saying that was absolutely impossi- ble, and pointing out that a train run on Saturady nights last winttr at the time sug- gested by the local authorities had been run at a great loss to the Company. The depu- tation had used every argument to press the matter, but Mr Home said he cauld not I y 'I I y eba,?ge ],is opinion. The lia,,l .1so dealt with-the question of delivering parcels in the district. On that point Mr Home said he could give no decided answer then, but he promised to consider the matter. Mr R. D. Owen also spoke of the interview

EXCITING SUNDAY INCIDENT AT RHYL. MISTAKEN CALL FOR THE LIFEBOAT. Shortly after seven o'clock on Sunday evening, Rhyl was thrown into a state of great excitement by the firing of rockets identical in sound to those used by the signa, Li,ebo,,tt Statioii. '11-o linen olf tie rockets were fired at brief intervals, and it was thought that the services of the life- boa.t were required. People flocked to the shore from Churches and chapels, and in several cases wliere members of the lifeboat crew were at places of worship their relatives fetched them out. Coxswain J. Hughes, with second Coxswain E. Williams appeared at the lifeboat station with a full crew, and Mr Roberts, of Bedford-street, sent out six horses for the purpose of launching the boat. It was, however, found that the rockets had been fired by a pleasure steamer, plying to and from Rhyl to celebrate the last trip of the season, and that the services of tho life- boat were n.ot required. As was to be expected the crew were very indignant that they should have been "assembled" to no purpo&a, and the large crowd that had gathered did not hesitat.e to give vent to their feelings that the quiet- ncfis of a Sunday evening should have been disturbed by the firing of rockets. In the course of an interview with mem- bers of the crew, our representative was in- formed that the rockets were in every re- spect, excepting the colour of the "flare," identical with those used at the signal station. Few of the crew stopear to have seen the rockets, and had turned out on hearing the sound. "If," said one of the drivers of the horses, "We are to wait until we see a red rocket light, we should never turn the horses out, as the chances arc a hundred to one that we are at home when the signers are fired." The coxswain was at home when hoard the firing, and he did not see the colour of the lights. He turned out as soon as lie heard the second rocket fir,e,d, a,iid b,-Iicviii, tlv t?Z-!a 8 ?-t thev ivore ?s' I for the lifeboat, he journeyed from the West end of the town to the east sands.

Out, of 147 applicants for the post, Mr J. M. Evans, of Hovc, Biig-hton, has beon appointed clÙf clerk at the Registrar's Office, University College, Aberystwyth. The salary is £ 120 par annum.

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of tchbtn!.o1t Santas Mtfltmns* The sad news of the death on Saturday of the Venerable Thomas Williams, Arch- deacon of Merioneth, was received with genuine regret throughout the diocese of Bangor, where he was held in the highest esteem amongst all classes of the community. For some time past the deceased had been a great sufferer from insomnia, which naturally made him very despondent, and considerably affected his health. He- had been on a sea voyago for tfré "oondit of his bealth,_ btrf" returned home without, un- fortunately, having found much relief, and his medical advisers had only recently suggested that he should proceed on another sea trip. It appears that early on Saturday morn- ing a servant found the deceased suspended a rope in an out-building of the Llan- ystumdwy Vicarage, where he resided. The Archdeacon's son cut the rope and artificial respiration was tried, but death had super- vened. Tho out-bnilding where the sad affair took place, was used for the storage of straw, a quantity of which to the depth of about a foot covered the floor. The building had no windows, light being admitted through the doer. Across the plsee, at the height of about seven or eight feet from the floor, ran a pole with its ends loosely fixed in the right and left walls. When the body was cut down it was found that deceased was wearing his spectacles at the time. THE CORONER'S INQUIRY. SUFFERER FROM INSOMNIA AND DEPRESSION. Mr O. Robyns Owen, coroner, held an inquest on Saturday afternoon, Mr T. Griffiths, schoolmaster, being foreman of the jury. Mr Herbert St. John Williams said his father had been unwell for some months owing to insomnia. He felt it keenly that he could not attend to his parochial work and his other duties. Acting under medical advice he had taken a sea voyage, but no benefit resulted from it. He intended to go to Llandrindod and to take another voyage. Insomnia caused him to be depressed, but witness never saw any signs that might lead anyone to fear that his father would do himself any injury. On Friday evening de- ceased appeared to be much more calm, and at-e. his supper before retiring. He com- plained very much that he was unable to attend to his duties. That morning witness, whilst upstairs about 7.30, heard the servant girl come in and say that the master va-s up at the stables." He went to the stable where he saw his father hanging from a beam. He cut the rope and resorted to artificial respiration, but death had super- vened. Tho body was then brought into the house. Witness said his father was desponde it, and expressed his dissatisfaction with the way he did his work owing to the state of his health. As it was intended that ho should go on another sea voyage, that seemed to prey upon his mind because it meant his leaving the parish. Richard William Davies, a boy in service at the Rectory, stated that he saw Mr Wil- liams out on Friday in his usual state. Wit- ness got up about 6.30 a.m. on Saturday, and went to the stable about seven a.m. He noticed something black through the half-opened doors of tho hay shod. He got frightened and ran away. He went there again and saw the dark object, then he ran and told Janet, the servant. They both went to the building, when Janet remarked that it was the master, find she ran to tell Mr Herbert Williams. Wivi-t^s said his master was an early nVr, and was in the habit of going to batho in the sea. A TOUCHING SCENE. Mrs Williams, the widow, expressed her desire to give evidence. The Coroner, on behalf of the jury and himself, expressed very great regret at the circumstanco which had brought them there. They all sympathised with her and the familr. Mrs Williams stated that the deceased partook of a hearty supper on b ridiy. But on Saturday he was very bad, and warned because he could not attend to his duties on Sunday. She used to take to him in thv- sitting-room every night some bread and milk, and this she had done the night before. As she had to stay up till one o'clock pre- paring some things for a son that was leaving for India next Friday, deceased bid her gccd night and kissed her on the fore- head, saying "I am going to bed." That was the last she saw of him alive. Here Mrs Williams completely broke down, and many of the jurors also gave way to their emotions. Resuming her evidence, after the lapse of a few minutes, she uttered in broken sentences: "Oh, my dear, how he suffered! Oh, my dear husband. He suffered so much!" She said her husband was worried over the thought that he could not do his work on Sunday. He used to say "Here I am, I cannot do anything." Dr. Gladstone Jones said that he was called to tho deceased about eight o'clock on Saturday morning. He found him as described by the son. Death was caused by dislocation of the vertebrae and strangula- tion. Deceased suffered from despondency, but witness never had occasion to think that he would do himself an injury. The Coroner said tho deceased had suffered very much from insomnia, and had said that he was afraid the sleeplessness would in- crease as he would become older. Insomnia did cause despondency. The jury found that deceased committed suicide whilst suffering from temporary in- sanity, and they passed a vote of condolence with the family.

BANGOR WORKHOUSE IVIASTERSHIP. The principal business at the meeting of the Bangor and Beaumaris Guardians last Friday, was the appointment of a master and matron for the Workhouse*. Thirty- seven couples applied for the post, amongst them being quarrymen, clerks, caterers, timekeepers, schoolmasters, temperance hotel keepers, grocers, and drapers. Two were immediately disqualified, ha- t oauea they exceeded the age limit, and four others because they failed to submit tcsti- moniaJa. Flight were expunged from the list because th-ey did not intimate whether they had a knowledge of Welsh. After the num- ber had been reduced to twenty, Mr Joseph Davies moved that a further reduction be made. Mr D. Williams (Bangor) inquired whether an application had been received from the late master (Mr J. Jones). The clerk (Mr R. B. Evans): No, sir, but I have the following letter from him: I beg to inform you that it is my intention to appeal to tho Guardians to reinstate me at the next meeting of the Board. I shall be glad if you will kindly inform the Selection Committee of this." Tho Chairman remarked that he had re- ceived a similar letter and another one that morning, but he did not treat it as an ap- plication for the pest. According to the advortisemenc, applications should have been in liaad a week ago. Mr David Williams said he intended to propose that the master should be reinstated for six months. The Chairman: I am sorry, but I cannot entertain that proposal. Mr David Williams: Excuse me, but—-— The Chairman: You ought to have given notice to that effect. Here we have adver- tised. Mr David Vviliiams. But oould- The Chairman: I cannot take a proposal off-hand like that. Mr Chadwick said tho Local Government Board would probably not sanction the re- appointment of the master. Mr David Williams insisted that forty- two was the proper age for a Workhouse master, but the Chairman declined to put the proposal before the meeting. Dr. Roberts moved that all candidates with children be excluded, but Mrs Saunders said it would be a shame to do such a thing. Mr Edwards (Llanedwen), thought that preference should be given candidates with- out children. It transpired that two oouples who applied wero not married, and they were struck out of the listj and on tho motion of Mr Jones Roberts (Bangor), it was decided that a knowledge of Welsh should be essential. Eventually the following were invited to appear before the Board at the next meet- ing Mr and Mrs Hughes, Holywell; Mr and Mrs Milliard, Orme-road, Bangor; Mr and Mrs Prítcl1:ard; Llan fair, P.G.; and Mr and 1ýs Williams, Trefdraethe

IR I'[, > Llandudno Pier Concerts. THE LAST SPECIAL. MR PAYNE'S AU REVOiR. On Saturday night the regular concert season at tho Llandudno Pier Pávilion was concluded with great eclat. As we stated in our last issue, the directors had engaged Miss Ada Crossley as the principal vocalist In addition there was that sweet songster, Miss Ethel Lister. There was the prospect of a little speech by Mr Payne, and of a selection of the best music performed in the best possible style by the instru- mentalists. These inducements, as we pre- dicted, were not held out in vain. The audience they attracted would have done credit to a Saturday night in August. It was, moreover, entirely composed of music- lovers, and those who admire these concerts and take pleasure in the work done by the performers. As Mr Payne appeared to con- duct the opening number—the introduction to the tihfrd act of "Lohengrin" — he was accorded an ovation, and quite an array of charming baskets or flowers, chaplets, and other floral emblems of good-will and appre- ciation were handed up to him on behalf of ladies and gentlemen present. The concert proceeded, and was a delight- ful one throughout. Other numbers com- prised the William Tell" overture with its quick-step which to have heard once '8 to forget never." Edward German's Welsh rhapsody, "The Bee's Wedding," and an- other Mendelssohnian "Lieder Ohne Wort," the "Tannhauser" overture, and the "Kaiser" waltz, that masterpiece of he Waltz King, Strauss. Miss Lister, in the first half of the concert, sang Weber's "Soft- ly Sighs," and in response to the encore. "Love is meant to make us glad," by Ger- man in the second half she sang A Spring- tide Lullaby," by Weisberg, following with "The May Morning," by Denzi, in response to the continued applause. Miss Ada Cross- ley, whose rich and sweetly toned voice was as magical as ever, sang "Caro mio ben" and "My wish for you." As an encode after the first song, she gave "Through love to life," by Cuthbert Wynne, and after the second, she gave, "Oh, that wo two were maying," by Nevin, a song, the pathos of which she depicted with an artist's touch. The audience were so delighted that they ap- plauded all the more after this fine perform- ance, and Miss Crossley responded with a third song, the equally pathetic Scottkh ballad, "The auld house." THE CONDUCTOR'S AU REVOIR. 'I THE, COND'GCTOR'S AU REVOIR. 'I Mr Arthur Payne the popular conductor then, amid loud applaus2, came forward, and gave his short speech. He said :—Ladies and gentlemen,—As the season is practically over, I want to thank you very sincerely for your appreciation of our efforts. It is very gratifying to the orchestra, and of course to myself, that we have given you pleasure (applause). There are verv few Paynes of pleasure, I know, but I hope I am one of the number (laughter and applause). It is very gratifying to see such a large audience on the closing night, and to hear of your appreciation of the best music. I would like to say a word or two about the programmes, if you will allow me. There are very few, except those who have tried, who know how difficult it is to make up thirteen programmes a week for six months to suit all tastes (laughter). I may say I find it impossible myself to please every- body, but I try (applause). There is no doubt that during the month of August at least my programmes were of the very highest class (applause). Every conduct.;r who is interested in his work will naturally make up his programmes according to the wishes of the audience. Well, by far the larger number of the requests I have re- ceived during the season have been for the best music, and I have endeavoured to carry out your wishes (applause). On the other hand there are a very large number of people who write to tell me that they do not want good music (laughter). They do not like it, they do not understand it, they do not want to understand it, they very much prefer the cake walk and similar pieces (laughter). Of course, I have to at- tend to these people as well. In reviewing my work of the season, and in looking through my programmes to-day, I find that I have given a very fair proportion indeed of light music. Therefore, I think that both sections of the audience should be satisfied (applause). In reference to my colleagues, the members of the orchestra, I need hard- ly tell you I am very proud indeed to be their conductor—(applause)—because in my little experience of life I have never found a more excellent body of men, and I have never experienced such good fellowship as I have from the members of the Llandudno orchestra—(Bravo and applause)—and i hope you will forgive me when I say—I Lave not the slightest hesitation in saying it—that, in my opinion, for its size, it is one of the finest orchestras in the kingdom (applause). I am proud to be associated with these gentlemen. You may have noticed, ladies and gentlemen, that several of our regular members are represented tnis week by deputy (they having gone to fa- hearse for the Birmingham festival), and I should like to publicly thank the gentlemen who are acting as substitutes for their loyalty and enthusiasm under very trying and occasionally very difficult circumstances. They have played this week quite beyond rny expectation (applause). This is the last night of the season proper, but as you know there are to be extension concerts for two weeks. When I tell you that most of the members of the orchestra remain, and thut my friends, Messrs Haigh and Freemai, are to be the conductors,- I think you will con- sider that a sufficient guarantee that the concerts will be very good indeed, A ad I ask you to come in large numbers and sup- port them. Before I conclude I »vhh :.o thank those ladies and gentlemen who ha\c so very kindly sent me these handsome floral tributes, which I accept with very great pleasure, as a mark of esteem for Mrs Payne and myself. Thank you very much. Two other large baskets of rare flowers were handed up to him as Mr Payne con- cluded this asknowledgment. What, more cf them, he said, amid applause and laughter, I am afraid I do not deserve them, but still I thank yon (applause). I am not at all a good speaker, and I would rather have my bow in my hand, but I want to tell you, after thanking you once more, that the next season begins on Thurs- day, March 28th, and will terminate at the end cf September. I hope to see you all again next season, and until then, ladies and gentlemen, u revoir (applause). The audience joined in singing "For Auld Lang Syne," and the National Anthem, and' then dispersed. THE EXTENSION CONCERTS. The extension concerts referred to in Mr Payne's address began on Sunday night, and will continue to Sunday night, October 14th. Each morning there is a concert at the pier- head, in the spacious and comfortable con- cert hall there, and each evening a concert in the pavilion. At the latter, during 'he week, Mr Ernest Pike, a. London tenor, who has a fine voice and a fine method, and who is well worth listening to, has been the vocalist. He will sing also at the concert on Saturday night. orchestra com- prises sixteen members, and this week the conductor is Mr H. Freeman, an artiste thoroughly qualified to take that responsible duty. Mr Freeman returned to the orchestra this season, after a term in the wilderness, was gladly welcomed, and has rendered splendid service as first violin. Next week, Mr W. Haigh, who is at the Birmingham festival, will return, and will take over the baton for the last week of the extension series. Miss Crace Ivell, contralto, is to be the vocalist during that week.

Mr Tom L. Jones, schoolmaster, of Winning- toil, Northwich, iis lying at. hit. sieter's_ house, at Kalkyn, suffering from serious injuries sus- tained in a cyfclc aocidcnt on the Flintshire hills Ho was on Saturday night* I lyirng unconscious at a lonely spot an the lulls Eurad is truffexing from coaousai'o'n REd serious scalp wounds. A Philadelphia, firm hae> just turned cut tfoo largest lcoetnotive in the world, capable of hauling over mountain grades twice as much as the best engines mow in use. The new loco- motive, which His four cylinders and two sots of drivers, will be capable of drawing 1100 tons. "I have been away during His Majesty's pleasure," was the manner in which a defend- ant at the Yaarmoulih Police Court cm Satur- day informed the magistrate^ ttiaO he had re- cently been in prison.

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