The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY. HIGH WATER AT COLWYN BAY. Morning. Evening. T. H. T. H. Nov. 28 Thursday 4.5 11.5 4.44 12.0 29 Friday 5.21 11.1 C.4 12.5 30 Saturday it- 6.41 12.0 7.13 13.5 Dec. 1 Sunday 7.41 13.8 8.G 14.9 2 Monday 8.26 15.2 8.48 16.5 3 Tuesday 9.8 169 9.23 17.11 4 Wednesday 9.48 18.0 10.8 18.8 NEW HAIRDRESSING. shaving and warn- pooing saloon now open at Mr Needham's Cigar Store. Cooway-ro-J. -.Au vt (18401). FOR WATCH, Clock, and jewellery repairs at reasonable prices, try John Challand, prac- tical watchmaker and jeweller, Gainsboro' Hofse, 44, Erskine-oroad, Colwyn Bay. Orders by postcard promptly attended to.—Advt. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION.—The Colwyn Bay root ball Club have readily wnsentocl to give their services, through their ohairman, Mr T. E. Purdy, for a benefit match on Christmas Day. The, proceeds will be devoted to the Colwyn Day District Nursing Association. ENGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY—Mr Chas. Roberts, Prestatyn, was expected to address the meeting of this Society on Monday evening, but he was, unfortunately, unable to attend. In his absence a miscellaneous musical programme was gone through. RARA AVIS.—A correspondent residing in the vicinity of Groes-road writes that amongst the birds which he feeds each morning is a. blackbird which has several white feathers on its back, and a white ring around the neck. SUNDAY AFTERNOON MEN'S MEET- INGS.—At the Sunday afternoon men's meet- ing III tihe Y-M.C.A- Rooms, there was an encouraging attendance- Mr C. E. Eloook presided!. Mr S. T. Frost delivered an addresp on. "The utility of Christianity," and was lis- tened to with marked attention. He claimed that a personal faitih in the Lord Jasus Christ enabled nien to withstand temptation, to en- duira trouble, to suffer affliction, and to go through lile's conflicts gemerally with a. calm- ness and assurance that was impossible to un- believers- Mrs R. R Phillips gave two very appropriate solos, wihidh ware much apprecia- ted1. C.E.T.S.—On Monday evening, under the aus- pices of the Church of England Temperance Society, a lecture and miscellaneous concert was given in the Church Room. Mr Chas. Hartley occupied the ohair. The Vicar (the Rev. Canon H. Roberts) delivered an address on "The Human Body," his remarks being illustrated by lantern slides. Solos were given by Miss Clarson and Miss Crowther. Miss Scott gave several recita- tions, and Mr James Wood a reading from Ten- nyson. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Chas. R. Chaplin. GILCHRIST LECTURES.—A public meeting in connection with the Gilchrist Lectures was held in the Council Chamber this night week for the purpose of securing the support of the townspeo- ple in the movement. Mr J. Williams, J.P., chairman of the Council, presided, and there was also present the chairman of the Executive Com- mittee, the Rev. John Edwards. All present were appointed on the General Committee, with Mr John Williams as chairman. The following were voted on the Executive Committee: Rev. J. Edwards, Miss. N. Morris (Wilton House), Messrs Whitehguse., Dicken, C. A. Adamson, C. E. Elcock, T. Buckley, Dr. Marriette, and Dr. Lloyd Roberts, with the two secretaries. Mr R. Williams, Metropolitan Bank, and Mr S. Johnston, Y.M.C.A. Rev. J. Edwards was re-elected chairman, and Dr. Mariette vice-chairman. The average attendances at the first series of lectures given here was 1100, and this constituted a record even for the Gilchrist movement. P.S.E.—On Saturday evening, at the P.S.E. gatherings for men, held in the Nantyglyn Wes- leyan Churoh, Mr G. F. A. Osborn, M.A., de- livered a popular lecture, entitled "An OJd-Time Menagerie." The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides, and was highly appreciated by a large audience. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—The annual prize distribution at the Conway-road Council School (Boys) is to be held on Monday, when the prizes will be presented by Mr J. Herbert Ro- berts, M.P. WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSION. — As a result of the oake and apron sale held in St. John's Wesleyan Schoolroom, last week, a sum of £ 50 will be handed over to the foreign missions. MR H. LYELL TAYLER, L.R.A.M., F.C.V., having received permission from the pier directorate to dissolve his agreement, has been appointed by the Buxton Garden Co., Ltd., as musical director in succession to Mr De Jong. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.— At a meeting of the Committee of this Associa- tion to-day week, the position of the Associa- tion was discussed, and it was decided to call a meeting of the members and of other temper- ance workers to discuss arrangements for the future. OBITUARY.-The death occurred, with pain- ful suddenness, on Monday evening, of Mr Frederick Jamee Reece (35). Argyle Temper- ance Hotel. Deceased, who also conducted business in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, oame to Colwyn Bay about 3i years ago- He had not been in t»he best of health since his arrival h-are. On the day of his death he had been out ior soine hours- He retired about 9.30, and soon after passed away in the presence of his wife. There ame three Children, tihe youngest about 3! years old. The interment takes place at Newtowia on Friday, the body being con- veyed from Colwyn Bay on the morning of that day by the 7.9 train. WHIST DRIVE.—On Thursday evening, a Whist Drive was held in the reading-room of the Colwyn Bay and District Conservative Club, when about 36 members took part. Play com- menced at 8.15, and was continued until 10.30, in all twenty-feur hands being played. The re- turns were then collected, and the following named as winners: 1st prize, Mr T. Robert- 177; Mr Mellor and Mr Sillitoo, with 168, tied for second. Mr T. Foxley was the winner of the booby prize with a score of 142. The prizes will be distributed at a "smoker" which is to be held at the club rooms to-morrow (Friday) evening. SLEEPING OUT.On Wednesday morning, before Mr Dd. Gamble (in the chair) and Mr John Williams, eight tramps, named John Barnes, BeAfajst; Wm. Bennett, Flint; James Nolan, Gatway; James Bird, Chester; John Riley, Liverpool; Thoa. Stone, John Ward, John Thompson,, of Manchester, were changed with sleeping in the dimie kilns at Llysfaon on the previous evening. P.C. Rowlands proved the case, and eadh were sent to prison for seven dava- RHOS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH —At a Churdh meeting of the English (Jongroga t iona lists last k, a ooramitteo wias appointed to go into the question of finances in regard to the butltdinig of a new church at Rhos. The oom- mittee estimated that at let JE400 should be raised in the locality before taking furtiher steps. In the event of that sum being raised, them a widiar appeal wouLd be made if it was thought desirable- 2700 should be promised before commencing- building. It is understood Mr Wm. Horton has promised a site, and that already 2215 have aLread'y been, promised, seve- ral ffentlemen interested' in the movement having promised handsome contributions. CHILDREN'S EFFORT ON BEHALF OF THE DESTITUTE.—For some weeks past, Miss Lilian B. Crompton, the young daughter of Mr John Crompton, of Viotoria Park to- gether with Miss Dorothy Hall, have been busy doitwr "fancy work" and pOlain sewing as a token af their love for, and desire to aid their destitute brothers and sisters. The Little sale of work was held in the green-house at Bryn Arthur on Saturday afternoon, and was opened by Mrs Higham, o: Farnworth, under the .re- si-dency of Mr Wm. Stephenson, J.P., of Wors- ley. Miss Rita Bell assisted at the confection- ery stall, and tea was also provided for the visitors- At the cipw of the day it was found that the sum of B2 17if 6d had been realL-,ed, This amount will be equally divided between Dr. Ba,mardo's HomfiB and the Church of England Homes for Waifs and Strays- BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—"Is there any danger from rohe inorease of the Labour Party in Parliament?" was the subject of a very interesting and lively debate at the above Society on Monday evening. Mr E. G. iJooies, dfoemist, opened with a paper in wihidh be vfry ably held out that there was danger, while Mr Edward Hughes, Bryn-v-Mor, replied with a strong defence of the Labour Party, after which tihe following members took part in the dipoumian- The Rev. T. M. Jones, Messrs J. Hugites, 0. Ll. Evans, J., W. Tho- mas, and R. H. Wnuiama. When the matter was put before the meeting, it was found that in the opinion of the majority there was no dangw flrom the increase of Labour members in Parliament. WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. A meeting was held to-day week for the purpose of forming a local branch of the Women's National Liberal Association. Miss Robinson, an agent from headquarters, was voted to the chair. Letters regretting inability to attend were read from Mrs J. Herbert Roberts, Mrs Herbert Lewis, Mr J. Herbert Roberto, M.P., and others. The following offioors were elected: President, Mrs J. Herbert Roberts; secretary, Mias Sugdeo, Rhos; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Lewis; vioeuiJresidents, Lady Barlow, Mrs Her- bert Lewis, Mrs Crompton, Miss Crosfield, Mrs J. Berth Jones, Mrs Lloyd, and Dr. Lilian i Blake. Committee: Mias Lewis, Mrs El cock, Miss Roberts, Peiyhyn; Mrs Coulter, Mrs J. Jones, Grimsby Hause; Mrs Blaclewell, Mrs J. R. Jones, Mies Brown, Miaj Kenyon, Miss Bate- son, Mrs Jones, Briarwood, and the Misses Davies, Glyn Dwr. i All the ladies present, num- bering about-100, gave in their names as mem- bers. A hope was exprees.ed that the president would addrew the branch some time in January. SUNDAY SERVICES. — The preaorlers for next Sunday are as follows :St. Paul's Church: Servioe* at 11 a m and 6.30 p.m. Mission Church, Coed Pella-road: 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Congregational: Rev. Thomas Lloyd, pastor. Salem (Welsh Congregational): Rev. H. R. Williams, pastor. St. John's Wesleyan: Morning, Rev. James Feather; evening, Rev. J. Feather. Nantyglyn-road, Wesleyan: Morning, Rev. W. Foster; evening, Rev. W. Foster. Ta- bernacle (Welsh Baptist): Rev. Peter Jones, pas- tor. English Baptist: Rev. H. T. Cousins, Ph.D., pastor. Engedi (C.M.): Rev. Robert Roberts, faster Bethi'^he-n :C.M.): Rev. T. M. Jones, faster. Hermoi (C.M.): RGv. J. T. Davies, Holyhead. Siion (C.M.): Rev. H. Edwards, BaLa Horeb (Welsh Wesleyan): Services morn- ing and evening. Praibyterian: Rev. J. Edwards, pastor. Society of Friends (Erskine-road): Meet- ing ai 11 a.m. Old Baptist Union, Greenfield- Hall: 11 am. and 6.30 p.m. African Institute: Services held in the Institute Lecture Hall at 3 in the afternoon and 7 in the evening, addresses being givari by the African Students and friands. RUNAWAY HORSE.—At about 5.30 yester- day evening a horee attached to a milk float bolted from the top of Mostyn-road, and con- tinued its mad career along Conway-road. It was eventually pulled up at the top of Station- road by P.C. R. Evans. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Sister Mar- guerite begs to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts: Mr Raynes, two lots of rabbits; Mrs James, Berrington Wood, leg of lamb; Dr. Russell, grapes; Mrs Halliwell, illustrated papers; Mrs Eden, illustrated papers Dr. Mat- thews, lamp; Miss Lloyd, books; Mrs Booth, vegetables; Mrs Ashcroft, chicken broth; Mr A. A. Sarson, illustrated papers; Mrs Ed- wards, chicken. Y.M.C.A. RIFLE CLUB.—Tho annual meet- ing of this oluib was held in the Association Rooms on Monday niglht. The Secretary re- ported that the club was in a thoroughly satis- factory position financially, and he expected several fresh entries for me mbers!hip. Mr E. H- Fleet was appointed as eergeaint. in place of Mr James Ellis, who had recently removed froim Colwyn Bay. Mir R. Jackson is coloreel, Mr J. W. Adamson, captain; Mr A. J. Parson- age, sergeant-major; Meesirts Chapman, Fleet, and T'homas, sengeante; Mr S. Johnson., secre- tary. Practices are helid two or tlhree times a week and a competition has been arranged for December 16tih. The rifle usod is a B.S.A. air rifle, pattern approved by Lord Roberts. FREE CONCERT FOR MEN—At the week- ly concert for men, held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Saturday, the room was crowded, and every- one present thoroughly enjoyed the social cheer and the excellent programme. The following contributed to tJh evening's enjoyment:—Miss Alma. Jones, Miss Batefion, Mr Davie, Mr Bird, Mr Moore, Mr Robt- Roberts, Mr J. Roberts- Mr W. J. Hughes, Mr Joseph Parry; the four latter had come in from Glaniwydden, and they met witih a most hearty reception. Mr W m. Jones had kindly lent a granra-phone, Mr Her- ber Greenfield attended to the instrument, and some popular selections were given. Mr A. H. Summers acted as accompanist. Mr S. Jones in proposing a vote of thanks to the artistes, remarked how glad ha was to see sudh a splen- did gathering and how much he appreciated this effccit on tihe part of the young men a.nd the ladies to provide a pleasant Saturday even- ing free of a,!I charge for their fellows. Mr Pickering seconded, and the vote was carried rigiht iheiartily- Miss Alma Jones, in a very neat speech, responded. The meeting closed with the singing- of "God Save the Kmg." DISTRICT COUNCIL BYE-ELECTION. The death of Councillor Thomas E. Hutchings a few weeks ago, has causcd a vacancy in the representation of the West Ward on the Urban District Council, and the nomination of candi- dates took place on Monday. Two gentlemen have been nominated. Mr J. Berth Jones, Cartrefle, was proposed by Mr J. M. Porter, and seconded by Mr J. Fred Francis, three other nomination papers being also handed in. The other candidate is Mr Herbert Bliss Hill, Hughendon, Rhcs, who also was proposed by Mr W. Horton, and seconded by Mr Thomas H. Morgan, an additional nomination paper being handed in. Mr J. Berth Jones, who is a retired builder, has in the p3.st served the town, on the Council for a number of years, being defeated in April, 1906, when contesting the West Ward. On that occasion there were ten contestants, Mr Jones being seventh on the poll. Mr H. Bliss Hill is a solicitor practising at Rhos-on-Sea and Wolverhampton. He has lived in the district for a number of years, but this is the first occasion on which he has been nominated for a seat on the Council. Both gentlemen are well-known in the dis- trict, and if a contest takes place it is likely to he a keen one. Withdrawals will be received up to noon to-morrow (Friday), the date of the election being fixed for Monday, Decem'ber 9th. MISSION TO DEEP SEA FISHERMEN. On Friday afternoon, through the kindness of Mrs Schill, a meeting of the R. N. Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen was held at her residence, Nantyglyn Hall. There was a large attendance. After tea. was served the meeting was held. un- der the presidency of Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, who was acompanied on the platform by the Rev. J. H. Hops, Mr Hutchison (deputy-secretary), and Mr Harrison, Abergele (secretary for North Wales). Amongst those present were: Revs. Canon Roberts, Wm. Hughes, H. T. Cousins, Messrs C. Voute. T. Brackstone, Mrs D. Gamble, Mrs Brock, Mrs Chas. Reynolds, Mr W. Horton, Bryn Dinarth; Mrs W. D. Houghton, Queen's Lodge; Mrs Whitehouse, Bryn Mostyn; Mrs Bostock, Rhos; Mrs Nut-tall, Mrs G. Osborn Mrs J. M. Porter, Mrs J. H. Hope, Mrs Roberts, Vicarage; Mrs Cousins, Misses Farrar, The Grange; Miss Porter Pwllvcrochan; Misses Whitehouse, Plas Isaf; Miss Turner, Haddon Lodge; Miss Barlow, Ardmore; Misses Briggs, Coed P el la; and Miss Morris, Wilton House. The meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn and by prayer offered by Canon Roberts. The Chairman said that was the second occa- sion on which they had metin that room, to pro- mote, enoourage, and advance, as far as they were able, the work of the Mission. The Mission had not,aa yet attained the limits that it ought to, although the work was spreading. Since they met two years ago they had to lament the death of t.he Rev. J. G. Haworth, who had been very much interested in the work, and he (the speaker) hoped that others would come forward to fill the vacancy. He trusted that their new local secre- tary. Mrs Sohill, would find willing helpers to advance the work in hand. Mr Hutchison, the deputation from headquar- ters, delivered a stirring address, dealing with every phase of the work. He thanked Mrs Schill for the use of the room for the purpose of holding the meeting, and also for undertaking the office of local secretary. Captain Macdonald gave an interesting ad- dress. in the course of which he detailed some of his seafaring experiences. The meeting was brought to a close with votes of thanks to the Chairman and Mrs Schill. A collection was taken on behalf of the Mission, and realised B7. TOWN ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION CONCERT Success has always attended the efforts of the Town Advertising Association whenever they have given concerts in the town. Yesterday evening they presented their first concert of the present season, and a moat enthusiastio aud'i- enca filled the Pavilion. The proceedings opened with two part songs by the newly-iormed Philharmonic Society, under the conductonsihip of M,r Gurney lier- nett. The Society has not been. in existence more than a month, so that g.reat credit is due to them for the manner in which they per- formed. They fully marched tihe hearty ap- pltljliSoe which greeted their performance. Mr W. T. Tucker, a new comer to the town, made his first public appearance, and gave a most creditable rendermg of the "Deathless Army." He was deservedly given a good round of applause. Mr J. E. Williams next recited' "Geiriau'r Dewr," which was most acceptable to the Welsh portion of tihe audienoe. Miss Gertrude Hookins., a popular vocalist at these concerts, gave further evidenoe of her powers in "The Promise of Life-" The comedy quar- tette fairly brought down the house with "The Mulligan Musketeers," and in reply to a vig- orous recall they gave "In the Bay." This was a number in which several town topics were put into verse- Miss Daiiy Cartwright, who is always a fa- vourite, gave a Grecian dance, "Danoe Olassi- que," which she had to x,-peat. Mr J. O. Davies, a popular baritone, gave "Star of the Desert," in capitaq style- Mr A. E. Bird gave the dramatic sketch "The Dream of Eugene Aram." A recall was asked' for, but time would not permiit- Shooahaa Japanese Band, conducted by Gene- ral Slhocwha. gave several popular aire, on a variety of unique instrument. Their efforts were meet popular, a.nd an encoire had to be aoooded 1{). The next item was the humorous song- oomipetetion- There were five competitors and all displayed' a fiair amount of talent. Theoie could be no mistaking the superiority of Mr J- Jones, Llandudno, who, on the show of hands by the audienoe, was voted an easy win-, ner. The first portion of the programme was broug'ht to a close with a gymnastic display by a troupe under Mr J. D. CartmieAl, The second part was as follows:—Chorus, "Ffarwell i ti, Gymmi Fad" (Dr. Parry), "The Heavens are Tiling" (from Creation), Colwyn Bay Choral Sooiety (80 voices), conductor, Mr J. 0- Da- vies; recitation, "Y Pentewym" (Oenin), Mr J. E. Williams; song, "The Kingdom Beaiutifui, Mia* Gertrude Hookinis; skirt danoe from "The Merry Widow." Miss Daisy Cartwright; hum- orous quartette, "Mrs Cos' 's Boarding House," Comedy Quartette; dramatic sketch, "Opening- Speedh of Richard1 III." (Sfliakeapeare), Mr A- E. Bird (in character); coon song, "Lily of Lagu-na" (Eugene Stratton). Mr W. T. Tuoker (in ooptume); selection, "Techupkwinaoki'fl Patrol," "Marche RuneibrO," Shoosha's Japan- ese Band (in native oostume), conductor, Gen. Shoosha; song, "Unwaith eto, Nghym.ru anwyl" (Dyifed Lewys), Mr J. O- Davies; nenillion sing- ing in Welsh; "God Save the King."

OLD COLWYN. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY NEXT. En- glish Services: St. John's Church, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Baptist, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. E. 1. Davies; Congregational, Rev. G. B. File; English Wesleyan, morning Rev. Silas Jones, evening Mr D. Tomkinson; Hebron (Welsh C.M.), Rev. LÐwii Williams, pastor. BROTHERHOOD.— There was a large at- tendance at the Brotherhood meeting on Sun- day. Mr Hi gig in bottom^ pri,dlent. occupied the dhair, and the speaker was Mr Butler. Solos were renclered at intervals by Mr W. Roberts. SATURDAY CONCERTS.—Saturday's con- cert., under the auspioes of the Brotherhood, was in every way successful. The audienoe was large and enthusiastic, ev.ery artiste being well received. Mr J. G. Tredeaven was in the dhair, and Miss M. M. Jones accompanied'- The pro- gramme included songs, duets, and recitations, by Misj3 Owen, Messrs Davies and Roberts, Mr Williams (Bank), Miss Butler, Miss M. Davies, Mr Roberts, Miss Hilda Roberts, Mr J. Lewis Williams and Mr W, Roberta. LITERARY SOCIETY—On Friday evening, a.t Calfa.ria Welah Baptist Chapel, unod!er the auspices of the Weleh Litarary Society, an in- teresting lecture was delivered by the Rev. T. Frimston on "Colwyn and district in citden times," illustrated with diagrams. Mr Ja^mos William,5, Salop House, was in the chair. The speaker reviewed this ancient Cartretf of Creu- ddin yn Rhos from geograiphioal, social, and re- ligious standpoints from Pa,gan. Roman, and Norman timos,, especially the havoc played by the superstitious herein entertained and prac- tised. Tne origin of Colwyn Bay was quaintly dwie'Iit upon, and especially welcomed was the lecturer's rehearsal of the public opposition to the opening of the, London and North-Western Railway, and his comparison of the 1858 and 1907 railway time-tables. Mr Arthur Dav, of Bryn Oenin, and' Mr Price Davies of Llys Cyfelach, proposed' and seconded the usual votea of thanks to botih chairman and leoturar.

BETTWSYCOED. MEMORIAL TABLETS. -To-day (Thursday), at three o'clock, the Archdeacon of the dioce&e will unveil two tablets- in St.. Mary's Church to the memory of two late vicars, -of the pariah. CHURCH LITERARY SOCIETY. The meeting of the above society on Thursday even- ing took the form of an entertainment, the Rev. R. Morris Jones, M.A., the vicar, presiding over a crowded house. An excellent programme was sustained by the following artistes:—Mrs and Mias Croxford, Mias Stinson, MÎBs Kitty Davies, Miss Pritcba-rd, Mks Edith Jones, Messrs W. E. Jones, Rolands, Hughes, E. Pryce Davies, D. T. Pugh, and J. Taylor. The contributions consisted of both vocal and instrumental music and recitations.

CONWAY. THE VICAR. The Vicar preached at the Parish Church on Sunday morning for the firct time after his recovery from his reoent lHnfe' THE BAND. The Borough Band are re- hearsing for the Christmas and New Year's Day competitions. THE BENEFICE ENDOWMENT. At the last meeting of the committee of the Bangor Diocese Clerical Augmentation Fund the sum of J6200 was voted as a grant increasing the endowment of the benefioe of Conway. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.—An enjoyable tea and sale of work were held at the St. John's English Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday. The Rev. J. Feather, Colwyn Bay, presided over an entertainment in the evening. The proceeds were in aid of the renovation furicl. SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL. On Saturday the Conway Football Team journey to Carnar- y i a von in a League fixture, when the following team will do service: — Coverley, goal; Torn Jones (captain), O. Ellis, backs; Shem Jones, W. J. Jones, S. Hughes, half-backs; T. Craven, Wilson, Atherton, Hugh Parry, and Sam Parry, forwards. OBITUARY.—After a. lingering illness of six months' duration, the death occurred this night week of Mies Mary Davies, Woodlands, Gyffin- roa.d. Mfes Davies was only 22 years of age, and was very popular in the neighbourhood. The funeral took place on Monday, at the Gyffin Cemetery, the Rector, Rev. R. Jones, officiating. 0 ARM EL IdTEiLCARY SOCIETY.-A meet- ing of the Carmel Literary and Debating Society was held on Tuesday evening, the Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts presiding over a good attend- anoe. Mr Wiliia,in Richards, of Bangor, read a paper on "A night with some of the old preachers." A discussion followed, in which Messrs C. Cynwal Jones, Henry Lowiu, J.P., William Edwards, John Edwards, J.P., and J. E. Jones took part.

LLANRWST. THE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. -Mr Darbishire presided at the weekly meeting of this society yesterday week, when an interest- ing discussion took place on a paper read by Mr T. Thomas. National Schools, on "The problem of the chi'dren." THE READING ROOM. A committee has been formed witn the object of raising funds to furnish the billiard and recreation room. The oommittee met on Tuesday night, and unani- mously decided to hold a miscellaneous enter- tai.nment on New Year's Eve. They have already obtained a number of pictures to decorate the rooms, and any others will be thankfully re- ceived by Mr Rhys Jones, the caretaker, or Mr Fred. Jones, secretary of the Concert Committee. LANTERN LECTURE. On Tuesday night, a lecture on "The Mother Church," illustrated by lantern slides, was given in the Church House by the Rev. Silas Evans, Gyffylliog. The views were excellent, and embraced a lengthened period in the history of the Church. Pictures of ohurches and the progress made by them were exhibited, and in the course of his remarks the lecturer laid stress upon the excellent work done by the mother Church. In particular he men- tioned the parish of Brymbo, at which place 20 year3 ago the Churoh was only a small building, whereas now they had five massive churches in the vicinity. All they asked was that the Church should be left alone to continue its good work. Portmits.of Thomas Charles, Bala; Daniel Row- lands, Llangeitho; Howell Harris, Wm. Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh; and Wm. Salusbury, Plas Isa, Llanrwst, who took a leading part in the translation of the New Testament, were also 9hown. A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer on the proposition of the Rev. Thos. Roberta, seconded by the Rev. John Morgan. The proceedings closed with the singing of a hymn, during which a collection was taken to defray ihe expenses. BILLIARDS. The Milliard handicap at tho King s Head Temperance Saloon has now reached the semi-final stage. The contestants still in the competition are David Jones (receives 10) R. R. Jones (receives 5), W. E. Price (scratch), J. P. Williams (receives 20), or Grenville Jones (re- ceives 65).

LLANDUDNO. SEQUEL TO A MUSICAL DIN.NfER -At a special police court, on Wednesday ibefor-e Dr. Dalton and Mr William Be-van, Hugh Jones." of Penygaer, Pen.rhyne.ide, was brought up in custody and charged with being d'runk and dis- orderly on the previous evening. It appeared that the Penrhynside Silver Band were having their annual dinner at the Cross Keys, when the accused, who was drunk, oreated a dkturfeanme and P.C. Williams was sent for. Accused^del dined to go home, and was taken in charge. He was fined 106 and ocets. ° OUT-DOOR AMUSEMENTS.-During the past season the Out-door Amusements Committee of Llandudno, a body of local gentlemen who have given up a considerable portion of their time for the promotion of innooent and edifying amusement out of doors, mainly for the young people, have provided various oompetitions: such as kite-flying, sand modelling, model yacht racing, a regatta, and illuminations. Except for various postponeme.nts, due to bad weather," the pro- gramme was successfully carried out, and every event, acoording to a report presented to the committee by Mr W. D. Longshaw, the hon. secretary, attracted a good entry of competitors and a large body of spectators. It is hoped that the Amateur Dramatic Society will be able to give & performance in the course of the winter to raise funds for next season's operations. Mr Longshaw stated in his report that the competi- tors were visitors from nearly all the counties in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, and there were also several competitors whose homes are in America. The parents of the children in most cases became keenly interested in the events. SATURDAY CONCERTS. The first of the present series of Saturday popu- lar concerts was held at the Town Hall on Sat- urday evening, and was largely attended. The Rev. W. Phillips presided, and the following pro- gramme was well sustained :—Humorous song, Mr Gilder Rowlands; dialogue, "The Fairy's Gift," "Misses Megan Griffiths, Hilda Jameson, Ruth Owen, Marjorie Squirrell, and Winnie Towler; song, "Shepherd's Cradle Song," "Miss M&ud Woodoook; recitation, "The Death of Abraham Lincoln," Mr John Williams; song, "The King of the Deep," Mr J. E. Horasby; recitation, "Wanted a Servant," Miss Annie Hig- ginbottom; song, "Come, Sweet Morning," Miss A. M. Roberts; song, "The ViU&ge Blacksmith," Mr J. E. Hornsbv; recitation, "The Doctor's Fee," Miss Marjorie Squirrell; recitation, "The Twins," Mr John Williams; song, "There's a Land," Mrs Alec. Taylor; recitation, "The Way of a Woman," Miss Annie Higginbottom. Mr H. W. Squirrell is the secretary of the movement, and he will be pleased to receive the names of those who are willing to assist in the movement, 1

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THE PROPOSED FREE LIBRARY. A special meeting of the Llandudno Council has been called to receive a letter from Mr Andrew Carnegie announcing, it is understood, his willingness to contribute J34000 to the Coun- cil towards the cost of the erection of a free library. At their meeting last week the Council unani- mously confirmed a recommendation of the Fi- nance Committee that the best site for the li- brary is that already occupied by the Library and Newsroom in Mostyn-street, which is to be taken over. This site has therefore been definitely adopted for the purpose, and Lord Mostyn, who had previously intimated that he would grant, the freehold of any site selected by the Council and approved by himself, has been asked now to take the necessary steps to convey the freehold of this site to the Council. Lord Mostyn himself strong- ly favoured the newsroom site, which is very central, and will give due prominence to any building of good architectural appearance placed upon it. The sum which Mr Carnegie has offered is the same amount as that he contributed to Colwyn Bay, where a very handsome building has been provided. TEMPERANCE MISSION. The annual mission promoted by the Llandud- no Temperance Federation was held at the Town Hall during the past week, and was conducted by Mr Wm. Pearson. of the United Kingdom Alliance, his addresses being listened to nightly by large and appreciative audiences. The mission opened on Sunday afternoon, when a united service for young people was held at the English Presbyterian Churoh, and in the evening, at the Town Hall, Councillor James Marks presided over a well attended meeting, when an address on "The Church and the Li- quor Traffic" was given by the missioner. On Monday evening Mr Pearson's subject was "John Bull's Drink Bill." Rev. D. J. Lewis, B.A.. presided. Councillor James McMaster presided on Tues- day evening, when Mr Pearson delivered a.n interesting address on "The Religion of the Body." On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Hunter presided over a women's meeting, the missianer taking for his subject, "For the Children's Sake," and in the evening he spoke on "The Curso, the Cause, and the Cure." Rev. J. Raymond presided. On Thursday evening the subject was "Drink and Poverty," and the Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones presided. The closing meeting will be held this (Friday) evening, when Mr Pearson is announced to give a special lecture on "Men and Scenes of the Temperanoe Movement," and the Rev. H. Bryn Davies will preside. "THE RISE OF RUSSIAN FREEDOM." Mr Horace E. Crawfurd, of the University of Liverpool, lectured on Friday night at Llan- dudno under the auspices of the Liberal Associa- tion on "The Russian Crisis." There was a good attendance, and the chair was occupied by the chairman of the Association, Mr H. Woodall. Mr Crawfurd spent many months in Russia, in- vestigating th" political and social condition of that country. He described the steady awaken- ing of the people in the political sense, and shewed how they were by slow stagos making for the goal cf democratic freedom which had al- ready been reached in the more advanced of Europe in States. It would be unwise for the sympathisers in this country with these aspira- tions of the Russian people to expect reforms to take place rapidly. It must not be expected that a great nation like Russia could become a full- blown constitutional oom-try all at once, and yet their advancement was nevertheless proceeding more rapidly than electoral reform was effected in Bntin. Although the first Reform Bill in Britain was passed in 1832 the next step was not taken until 18&7; a further measure was passed in 1884, but even yet there were many anomalies in the British electoral laws still to be set right. Mr Crawfurd had formed a high opinion of the Rus- sian character, and had high expectation with re- gard to their future. He defended the treaty be- tween Britain and Russia, and disagreed with those extreme Socialists and others in this coun- try who had. blamed the British Government for entering into that treaty. He pointed out that although the Liberals in Russia were not in power they wore nevertheless in favour of the treaty, and very likely their reason would be that it would prevent the strain which had existed an the Russian and Indian frontier, and would give the Russians a,.3 well as the British WI.A. ffCkorlrvm t" ,1"tn. fViamonlvofl tro <:rI";J11 Anr1 ameliorating legislation atliome. wv- A cordial vote of thanks to Mr Crawfurd was passed on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Dr. Spinther James. The next lecture of the series will be given on December 20th, by Mr A. Wenyon Samuel, on "The Political Outlook." The lecturers are members of the Eighty Club.

PENMAENMAWR. WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL.—The Penmaen- mruwr Wednesday Football Club are already making good progress in League fixtures. The club, however, need a little financial assistance to enable them to pull through the present COFFEE SUPPEJR.—The annual coffee supper COFFEE SUPPP-R.-Th-a annual coffee supper w,a,s held at Jerusalem C.M. Chapel, on Wednesday evening, and proved a very sucoessi- ful event. The instrumental music was greatly appreciated. DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.—At St. Seiriol's Church, on Sunday, the Rev. Thomas Buckley, association secretary of Dr. Barnardo'e Homes, delivered spooial sermons appealing for support to this worthy object, towards which collections were made at the close of the services. WINTER ENTERTAINMENTS. Colonel Da.rbishire, with his usual generosity, has com- mereced his winter entertainments for adults and children at the Co-operative Hall. The enter-j tainmients are held every Saturday evening throughout the winter months, and are greatly apprciatod by large audiences. At each enter- tainment Colonel Darbishire dist-ribut-ce about 250 buns to the children present. MESSRS PORTER, AMPHLETT and JONES, Solicitors, have this week opened! a branch office at Penmaenmawr. The firm are amongtet the foremost solicitors of North Waleifc and have offioes at Conway, Colwyn Bay, ana Llanrwst. Mr Porter is the magistrates1' clerk Llanrwst. Mr Porter is the magmt.ra.j¡esf' clerk for the Llandudno and Conway division, and Mr Amphlett was recently appointed clerk to the justices at Colwyn Bay. OBITUARY.-The death of Mr Hugh Wil- liams, of Nant, Dwygyfylchi, acourred on Satur- da.y at an adyanoed age. He had resided in Penmaenmawr praotically all his life, and car- ried on business as a. coal merchant and carriage proprietor. The interment took piace at Dwy- gyfylohi Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

TREFRIW. V-LgffOR,S. -There are still a few visitors in the village despite the unfavourable conditions, SLUM LIFE IN LONDON. This night week the Rev. Henry Jones, Congregational mm»fter, delivered a leoture at the Public Hall on The poor of a great city." The leoture dealt mainly with elum life in London and other large towns. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides, the manipulation of the lantern being in the hands of Mr Williams, Llandudno At the conclusion a number of local scenes and characters were thrown on the screen. Hearty votes of thanks were aooorded the lecturer and life amiatant.

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SOME INTERVIEWS WITH MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. The fact that the directors of the Victoria Pier Company have decided to abandon the hieh-class orchestral concerts that have been given in the Pier Pavilion for the past seven years has given rise to a, feeling of much re- gret at Colwyn Bay. The directors have not taken this step without due considera- tion, and in view of competition and in- adequate public support they find themselves reluctantly compelled to discontinue the con- certs. This is to be regretted, especially as high-class concerts such as have been given in the Pavilion form one of the principal features of attraction in a seaside resort. In the letter which we publish below, Mr W. A. Pryce-Davis, the secretary to the Pier Company, gives the reasons which led his directors to decide upon discontinuing the concerts- To the Editor of the "Pioneer." Sir,—May I ask the indulgence of the use of your columns to explain to a large number of enquirers (as to the rumours that are in circulation) the exact position of matters. In the first place it is quite true that Mr H. Lyell-1 ayler, L.R.A.M., F.C.V., asked, and received permission from my Directors to be relieved of his agreement which would have expired at the end of 1908, and that that gentleman has been appointed musical director of the high- class concerts of the Buxton Gardens Company, Limited. In reference to our own arrangements mv directors have for years employed the services of Riviere's Grand Orchestra, together with some of the most noted vocalists of the country, at a very heavy outlay. Although the expenditure has not been justified they have continued from year to year in the hope that eventually the shareholders would receive their just reward. Unfortunately, my directors most reluctantly feel compelled to abandon the concert season, as they see no possibility of continuing the heavy expenditure of an orchestra and artistes under present con- ditions. During the past season the severe com- petition of the Urban District Council in letting the promenade during the even- ings for various entertainments has made such a large difference in the revenue of the Company that my directors feel com- pelled in the interests of the shareholders to discontinue the concerts and save the heavy expenditure incurred. Perhaps, with greater loyalty on the part of the residents, it would have assist- ed the directors to meet the competition of the Council, and so enabled them to con- tinue the concerts. With 12,000 inhabi- tants the number of season ticket holders has been under 300, and when the price of the season tickets works out at only a little over 1 d. per concert, it will be seen that there is not the slighest encourage- ment to proceed, either with the concerts or the extension of the Pier to accommo- date the landing of passengers from the steamers to the North Wales Coast. I think I have now given your readers sufficient information to enable them to understand the reason of the altered policy of my directors. I am, etc., W. A. PRYCE-DAVIS, Secretary Victoria Pier Co., Colwyn Bay. Nov. 26th, 1907.

I INTERESTING INTERVIEWS. In view of this letter a representative of the Pioneer interviewed several members of the Urban District Council to ascertain their opinions on the subject. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL. Mr John Williams, chairman of the Urban District Council, characterised the decision of the Company as a piece of bluff. pure and simple. There is a meeting to- morrow, continued the Chairman, when we open the tenders for the Promenade lettings. I am not a bit afraid of the Pavilion being closed. Colwyn Bay was going ahead be- fore we had a Pavilion and its closing will not affect the progress of the town. But I don't think it would pay them to close the Pavilion.' Personally, I am sorry the Coun- cil cannot buy the Company out, but I am afraid we should require an Act of Parlia- ment before, we could do so. What we re- quire is an extension of the pier to enable steamers to call and land passengers. The Council might do worse than acquire the pier and go in for an Act of ParliamenLto purchase and extendi it themselves. The majority may not think that, but that is my opinion at present, seeing that the pier directors do not make the thing go as it should. I believe if the Council took it up at once they could make it a success. If the visitors like outside amusements you cannot compel them to go inside. You can take a horse to a trough, but you cannot make it drink. Personally, I think there is nothing in the letter to be alarmed at. MR JOSEPH DICKEN. "What is your opinion of the letter?" asked our representative of Mr Joseph Dicken, a member of the Colwyn Bay Coun- cil. His reply was, "There is nothing in it. It is simply a bogey. The Council have never been against them, they have always met them in a friendly spirit, but they want to monopolise the whole of the front, and that cannot be allowed. The Pier Pavilion will not hold all the 20,000 people who come to Colwyn Bay, and the Companv cannot close it with the heavy expenses going on. It is-a great mistake. We cannot have them monopolising the promenade in Col- wyn Bay. It is not reasonable to expect such a thing. The Council are anxious to do what is fair by the Company, but they certainly cannot grant a monopoly." MR J. M. PORTER. Interviewed yesterday by a Pioneer repre- sentative, Mr J. M. Porter said "Per- sonally I think the dosing of the pier would have a very serious effect on the Colwyn Bay visitors. As a matter of fact, if the Pavilion is closed every night, there is nothing for the visitors to do in the even- ing. On a wet evening it is the principal attraction in the town. Then of course if the concerts are to be discontinued alto- gether, it simply means that the majority of the visitors would go to Llandudno by the electric trams. It will certainly be a big loss to Colwyn Bay and the visitors." Asked whether it would be advisable for the Council to enter into negotiations for the Purchase of the Pier Pavilion he re- plied. "I should not like to say that. It is too risky. The question is one which de- mands careful consideration." A PROMINENT RESIDENT'S OPINION. A prominent gentleman in Colwyn Bay, who asked that his name should not be published, said he understood that the Pier Company wanted to force the hands of the Council to buy the pier. The Council had only to wait and they would get it at their own price. Mr Mason, the chairman, had, he understood, put in somewhere approach- ing ;6*2o,ooo, and he was sick of it. The proprietors of the Pier Company were few in number, and- it would never do for them, by threats of this kind to force the hands of the Council, and the Council would be very silly to let them do it. The Company ap- peared to be in a quandary. There was the Light Railway Company ready to convey people from Colwyn Bay to Llandudno where they had a better band. He thought it would pay the Council if someone else ran a suitable place of entertainment in the town, and thereby save visitors the trouble of having- to brave the weather in going to the Pavilion. This was one of the present drawbacks of the Pavilion. It was also a barrier to get really good touring theatrical companies to call, because they were com. pelled to go to the only place, and that was the Public Hall. In fact, if he had been a younger man, he would have built a theatre." Replying to a question as to whether it would be desirable for the Council to pur- chase the Pier and Pavilion, the gentleman said that if a private concern could not make it pay, he did not see how in the world it was going to pay if run by the men who now composed the Council. Welsh people were not cut out for that sort of thing. Nowadays they must be run by very smart men. Supposing the Council could acquire the concern at half what it cost? The pier was useless as it stood. It would have to be extended into deep water in order to enable steamers to land, and for that pur- pose they would have to go out very far in- deed. At Llandudno they had deep water close to the rocks, and steamers could go round the Great Orme within ten 3-ards or so of the rocks. MR EDWARD ALLEN. Mr Edward Allen, a member of the Coun- cil, said that from a business point of view, he did not think it was reasonable to sup- pose that the Company would close the Pavilion. They had their interest and ex- penses to pay, and it apoeared to him an attempt to force the hands of the Council. He did not think there was anything in it. There were hundreds who came to Colwyn Bay for the music at the Pavilion, but on the other hand, thousands came to the Bay for the fresh air and looked forward to first- class outside amusements. The Pier Com- pany had made a complaint before about the niggers, but they could not complain about them this year, as they had had a rough time. The pierrots undoubtedly had had the pull. Nothing would grieve him more than to see the Pavilion closed, but he did not suppose for a moment that this would be done.

THE VALUE OF A COLLIE DOG. A CLAIM AT LLANDUDNO COUNTY COURT. At Llandudno County Court to-day wieek, before his Ilonouir Judge Moss, Edward Owen, Ceifn Garlleg, Glan Conway, sued Percy Brooke, of 13, Park Avenue, Tinq.),exi,-y, CheahirOj for tiha sum of £10 10s, being the value of a dog killed by tJhe def en dant's motor oair. M r J amies Porit-eir appeaired for the plaintiff, and Mr James Marks for the defendant. John Henry OWOll, plaintiff"s son, said that on September 3rd, the was taking two rama tnom Cefn Garlleg to Conway. He was riding on horseback at the time, and had a coLlie dog with hii-m When crossing the Penearn Bridge near lilan-dudsio Junction, he saw a motor oar oaminjsr towards him. He held up iua hanid, and the oar slowed down, but in a few minutes he mot iced another oar coming, and again hedd his 'hand' up, but the oar did not stoo, and ran over the dog, killing it instantly. Mr Marks: There was mo obligation upon the motorist to stop, was there ? Mr Porter: Decidedly there was. The Judge: I will settle that presently. Dr. William Buckley, Bolton, said that on the day in question lie passed the man in his motor, and notioing tihe Ihorae was a bit restive he stopped the oair- He afterwards saw the defendant corning- along in another motor car. He notioed Owen lifting up his ha.nd,- but the defendant did not stop his oar, which ran over the dog. Defendant then storyped and came up to tihe plaintiff, to whom he said that he had no right on the road with a dog and horae like he had- Mr Nlarkis, for the doenoe, said that as soon as the defendant saw the restive horse, he im- mediately a-pplied tihe break to his oar, and re- duced tihe Bpeed- The dog- deliberately rueihed under the car and got killed. It was, he con- tended, an accident whidh could not be avoid- ed. He failed to see wha.t control the man could have over a. restive horse, rams, and' a dog. The Deofendatllt said tihat he was motoring in tihe dilstrict mentioned, and whan lie saw the man with the restive Ihorse, he found it im- possible to atop the car in the distance to &a.ve the dog. The Judge eaicj tihait when a person was driving- a motor car, and saw a man like the defendant put his hand up it was the duty of the motorist to pulj. up. but if he deolined "-id- went on., Iba did1 iso at his peril..The sheep and dioigs had a right on tihe road, and the only question was the value of the dog. and he knew it was very difficult to get well-trained dogs. There would be judgment for the plaintiff for- £8 Sa. Printed by tTie Proprietors of "The Welsh Coast Pioneer," and Published by them, at their Head Offices: -Conwa,y -road, Colwyn Bay, in the County of Denbigh; 10. High-at., Conway; 63a, Mob'cyn-st., Elandudno; Clarendon Build- ino-s, Penmaenmawr; Roberts' Stationery De- pot, Llanfai rfechan; Pendyffryn House, Bet- twsyooed, all in the County of Carnarvon; 14, ttigh-st., Ba.enau Featiniog, in the County of Merioneth; The Libra-ry, 7, Station-rd., Llan. rwst; Caxton House, Abergele; Portland-place, Denbigh all in the County of Denbigh; High. St., Rhyl; Central Buildings High-st., Pres- tatyn, all in the County of Flint. —Thursday No 28. 1907.