The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

11 lip Iloll limm < talbott s Annual SaleT of High-Class Drapery j & a/ 8 NOW PROCEEDING. j Special Remnant Day, Saturday, | January 25th, 1908, Being the last day of the Sale when Oddments will I j be sold regardless of cost. 1 j Calbott's, Blah Strlt- Rbpl i r I.

PANTOMIME AT LLANDUDNO. SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION. One of the most successful pantomimes pro- duced in North Wales this year is tha.t presented by Mr Ritso-i, at tho Prinee's Thoatrc, Llan- dudno, th!s week, in which Messrs Edgar Dereva an i Charlai R. Collins' Company appear in "Dick Whittington." Tho soenory, by Mr Walter Barlow, is very effective, and the features of the story are graphically pourtrayed. Thj caste is particularly strong, anct includes that; popular young UCtM33, Miss Neliio Shef tbk, who plaYd the title role of Dick Whitting- ton, a.nd wheso catchy songs, artistic dancing, and chver acting, all combine to make her a most admirable principal boy. MissSheiffeld is ably supported by Misa Aboe Perry, who takes the port of principal girl. Sho also does full jus- tioo to tiie part, and with her singing and danc- ing gained the high appreciation of the aud- ience At int rvI31 Mrs Binns g'&vs vory effective renderings of sentimental songs. Miss Francis Ferina, as the Fairy Queen, is a very charm- ing young lady who does full justice to the part allotted hor. There u quite mi army -of oo- 14 Ir melian,* Mr Jack Binns, as the City Alder- man's Cook, and Mr Aif. Brookes, as Idle Jack, are re=si Cinsible for tho greater part of the hu- mour. Mr Binns. with his "Goo Goo," crca e- roars of' laughter, and in the oomic duet, "Didn't we," both are particularly funny. Mr Joe Porry, as tho Baron, is anotihea- clever o- median who excites much mirth. Probably the moat effective musical contribution was the duet, "Humpty and Dumpty," sung by Miss Nellie Sheffield a.nd Misa Alioe Petrry. Several specialities are introduoed, including Ilason, a cle.'er equilibrist; Tho Perry; buck dancers; The Belles, acrobatic danco-re; Vulo, who depicts uho faoes of famous mon vory cleverly; and Caderos, hand baianoor. For the convenience of those residing in the Valo of Oonway, the Railway Company are •running a la to train to-night (Thursday) after the performance, leaving Llandudno at 11 p.m., and on Saturday afternoon an illuminated ma- tinee performance will be given.

VOLUNTEER SUPPER AT CONWAY. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. The annual stapoer elf t-h-o "E" Company 3rd V.B. wan hold at the Girls' School, Conway, on Friday eventing, Captain Tuxford preoidiii.g. Amorsg»fc thcee prasemi wore: Lieutenant A. Lewis, Sengoami-Irutfuotor Kenuitt, Golour- Sorgoant John Retbadtfs, Sergeant Owes Wil- liams, Corjporals Davies, T. Jones, H. Hughea, and a fairly Jaryo miiKer of the nxnpany. Tne catering TO excellently carried out by Mr Fred. Jonc,4 The (Incuvoiior. Acter the dinner, Coiour-Sergeamt John lio- berts, in moving a. vote of thanks to Captain Tuxford, mid tho beat way to IJhow their ap- preciation of his gorsaroaity wa.3 by attending the drills regularly and taking a real interest in their work. Sergeant. Owen Williams seeomied, and re- marked that Captain Tuxsfond was one of the mcctf enthusiastic captaiis in the battalion, Caotain Tuxford having suitably responded, Lieuitc riant A. Lewis said the present tune afforded a good opportunity cf carrying out the suggestion of Colour. Sergeant Roberts, as it was the coirrnoncecr.emt of a new year, and a now &Chme was about to oomo to operation. Captain Tuxford remarked that they ware 9t:ll the beat shooting ecaapany in the battalion, and he attributed that to the exoeliervt way in which Sorgeanit-Ira-jtructor Ke-ndtt had ooashed them. It wag not 000 or two onaok shots which m<adie a company efficient, but the general levoil- ictg u.p of the v.ihole. Captain Tuxford then proceeded to explain tho Neow Territorial Army Sobecne. Ho conejuded by exprowin.* the hope tfaiat the "Ð" Ccir.pamy would still ox¡6t. after the a>dve«ft of tho paw scheme. The room and ta'bdes had been tastefully do- oar a ted for the oceasdon, and tho men spe-nit a mcot enjoyaibie

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GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. The following list of reoords for January is issued by the Gramophone Company, Ltd. BANDS. Cor,iiet solo, "Rosary:" Coldstream Guards. Leonora (Overture No 3) in four parts: Beethoven. Light Cavalry Overture (Suppe): Coldstream Guards Tom Jone&' Selection (German): Coldstream Guards. The Girls of Gottenberg (Caryll and MoneLt4 ton): Coldstream Guards. Polonaise (Chopin): Royal Artillery. Son and Stranger, overture (Mendelssohn). Army c6nd Navy March: Black Diamond Band. Monastery Bells (Wely): Pryor's Band. Rosamunds Overture (Schubert) and thai Lion 'Jhase (Koeiing): Pryor's Band. Madame Butterfly Selection: Puocini Victoi Orchestra. CONCERT MUSIC. The Sea Hath its Pearls (Cowen): Edward Lloyd. TheThorn Shield (John Harrison), "Love will be Law" (Evan Williams). Off to Philadelphia (Haynes): Stanley Kirby. Ln Your Dear Eyes (Bingham): Stanley Kirby. Dearie (with orchestra), Kumner: Herbert Payne. Naza.r6th (Gounod): Robert Radford. Still is the Night (Abt): Robert Radford. Who Can Tell (Cuthbert Wynne): Madame Donalda. Todec;sohusucht (with violin and 'cello obli- jjato), (Baoh): Miss Susan Strong. Tears (Cowen): Madame Jones-Hudson. HUMOROUS. The Only Bit of English that we've got: Ar* thur Gilbert. I Love & Lassie: Mr Harry Laudor. INSTRUMENTAL. Banjo, An Ethiopian Carnival: Mr Oily Oakley. 'Cello, Nocturne (2nd) (Chopin): Herr Frana Sahrieir^sr. Clarionet, 1st Movement Concerto Op. 73 (Weber). Herr Carl Eaberger. Whistling, That Remains to be Seen (Hearts of Berlin): Holander Gialdini. The January list of records is one of the beat published for some time. Instrumental musij is more -trongly represented than usual, though the vocal pieces are interesting and of a high standard. But to the majority of people, m:li tary band and other strongly -nstruniontal re- CIOdi appeal more than music of the vocal order, and this month's band reoords are particularly brilliant. Classical compositions are judiciously, blended with selections of the lighter variety, and orchestral pieces likewise find a plaeo in a very attractive repertoire. One of tili sweetest of cornet oolos is played by Sergeant Hawkins. The "Rosary" is a beautiful song, but it also makes a most striking cornet solo to which the Coldstream's Band supplies a gorgeous harmonic colouring. This is a beautiful and most clear record. Beethoven's fwnoua over- ture, ''Lco.nora. is complete in four 10-inch re- ( cords, and emphasises the valuo of the gra,mo- ■ phone as a mo%ri, of stimulating interest in the direction of tho highest musical art. Space for bids a full description for each record. Suffice i to say that this overture is, we believe, ack- nowledged to be the finest and most elaborate of tho Masters' overture compositions. The play- ing and recording' of the work are on the high- est possible level, making Beothovein's overture for tho firsit time immediately available without the neosijity of attending a first-class symphony conoMt. Mendelssohn and Chopin are repre- sented by characteristic works played with ar- tistic finish by the Royal Artillery Band. Tha lighter opera music is delightfully me!odious, and the selections by German, Caryll, and Morwhtun, are two of the most popular to bo heard in London. Pryor's Band is a great American combination, and their playing pos- sesses a oerta-in individual character of its own. "The Lion Chase" is a remarkable composition, anl opens with musical suggestions of the roar- ing of wild beasts. It is a spirited piect. through- out, and ooncludes with a moat realistic ro&r of the captured lion. in the vccal seioc-tions Edward Lloyd. John Harrison, 'Evan Williams, Stanley Kirby, con- tribute popular songs, tho rendering of "Off to Philadelphia," by the latter, being altogether delightful Mr Radford's rendering of "Nazzt- reth" is very majcv.fic, and the organ and bell obligate add not a little to its impressive effect. The four instrumental reoords are unusually fine, but we would specially mention the clarionet and whistling solos. The capabilities of the former as a solo instrument are well exempli- J I fiod in this extract, and its rich beauty of tone ia remarkable. The whistling solo from the 'Hearts of Berlin" is r.ot ordinary whistling, as one commonly hears, but is worked up in the most elaborate and finished manner.

TETRAZZINTS VOICE. SOME REMARKABLE RECORDS. Mme. Tetrazaini is singing in Ivew York. but iheir voice is still in Engiari-J. and to-day the swoefcr&asj of bar song will be hoard in many places on tihuo side of tha Atlantic. Afteir the mumph of ttie SlL g0f horsoU" at the Coveob Gardon Opera Hou-w has come the triumph of t-a gramophone- A nyjawi sinoo Mine- Tetrazzini spent several boure at the cdice of tne (J rauv>puo<M> Com- pany. City d, in maku.g rocorde or tÓ!t public and posterity. The results then achieved, whiott were deiiwnatrutxl on Monday j before a small audianoe at tiie Savoy Hotel, are « Sruiy wonderful. Tho jecnarkable range of the voice, its purity of to&e and dAcacy. ci expres- sion, w&ro revealed. Whet.L03r in simplo song- or in brilliant, florid pranges the ineiru- mei;t ivavor bailed in its duty to tihe vocalist. g| and t-iioe reputation of the fajnous ti.r.,gor is not « iikcily to sufior through the voice of bur mieoha- t, nccoi suhititu'to. Tli,-) results achieved mark an advance in the fiia.ity of tho gramophone na the sk-it of the operators w' o-Mttroi the work of making tho t i'2«or-Jfi. The «arvioas o! a full orchestra oon- di'Oted by Mr Percy Pitt, were em-gaged to ao- company Mn-j!). 'rubrazzin.i when she swig, and the band conhributeo in no small dogreo to the plowing effects thut i'^ou'iicxi- intro- duotioii of tho. iojstruniental "nrusic in a man- n-Cii- that will not m.ilit ioo against the singer is a difficuity t;hiat has bsen oomplet-^ly euncounted- Whiia the orchestration is always accurate, a listener almost marvrfis at t o skill that must have been exe!-c:s>d to pla-op an tho roo-rds sub- dued instrumtantal offects that lond so much charm to the singing. Nine recot-ds würe played, and tho Gramo- phone Company asro to bo oangratulatod oa the jomarkab-'o sju-oo^ of their •uitflirpria^. Tho fodi:jowin,g- wore tiio h'.i,ioas given "Ah fora' o luei," "Po!onais>o" (Mig'i>:«n), "Shadow Song" (Dancirah), "Boll gong" (Lakmo). Mad Scene (Lueia). "Ca.ro nomo" (Rig-oictto-), "Voi oho »apete" "Uqoa Voce" (Ii Barbiore), and! "Battit Babti" (Don Giovanni).

INTERESTING CLAIM AT RHYL. THE JUDG AND HIRE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. I At tlxl Rihyl County Court, before Judgt Moo3. on Friday, Messrs Aston and Son. fur- 'I nishera. etc-, Wrexha.m. sued Mr W- F. lU)r- J:{.h)tl, -or 50s. or the rotu.rn of a mamgle bought by him ij-om F' W. ilugli. formerly A of lthyl, tih.3 mangle being hired to Pugh ou the hire-puiicuiaso system. Tho defendant said ha was afked by the man Pu^'h to hold! a sal» at his house, but as thf*>e was not oufiicient to make a »a!e he bought -J w,n.a.t be wajited to sail for L3 16s. He ror peatedly asked the man in front of Mrs Pugh if tho mainglo wa3 on the hira-purchase system. and he replied that it was not. The mang'e was sold for 26s. The Judgie: I am afraid he sold you what did net belong to liitn. In ropily to quctslions. pla intiff's repr^<jnt»tivo said bhit Pugh paid ICa dopus.t a-rwl tw-I minm paid 6s. Tho Judge said he woukl' give judgment for 34s, and defendant had tuis remedy against Pugh. Def-andant: He has gore away ana wo can- not find him- Plaintiff's-, repr^eenitative asked for judgment for c-os as the 153 had boen paid for the hiro a>r»:l not on aecount of tlvs putioha.se price- The Jiwlg^.said, he would not allow plaintiffs to get die 16s twice over- They had had 16s from Piw^i. and he did not intend to make de- fendant j>ay it also- Ho tl&ought th.at Pugh afiiould be pic&couted. to get die 16;t twice over- They had had 163 from Piw^i. and he did not intend to make de- fendant j>ay it also- Ho tl&ought th.at Pugh afiiould be pic&couted. ]

SEE OUR NEW WINDOWS. ALTERATIONS COMPLETED. —GREHT'SHLE— t NOW PROCEEDING OF Household Furniture, Carpets, Bedsteads, Bedding, é' C3rl.^s^^ :Jt1d Cltiiia9 &c.9 AND WILL BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY. I ^A A i^i A it nit ~bi ■ i«ft fi o O. ALLEN SONS, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Carpet Factors, Furniture Removers, &c., STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. j gi^gSg"3* A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.—This being the first Sale that Messrs. D. A. & S. have held during the past 27 years, GENUINE iSPL§» BARGAINS may be secured, as ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS have been made in all Departments. All Goods Purchased DELIVERED FREE in Llandudno, Rhyl, Abergele, and surrounding Districts. TELEPHONE 197. -i

AUCTIONEERS AND ADVANCES ON FURNITURE. A TEST CASH AT RHYL. At the Rhyl County Court, on Friday, his Honour Judge Moss gave judgment in a case of importance to auctioneers who advance money on furniture intended for sale. It was a case in which Mr Joseph Wil- liams, auctioneer, Rhyl, was claimant in respect of money realised on a Diano seized under an order of the Court in the case of Pope v. Pembertou. The claimant sued for 1:5 3s 6d, in respect of money advanced on a piano, railway fare paid, printing and ad- vertising expenses, and commission on tho highest bid. received for the piano at his sale. Mr A. W. Lewis appeared for claimant, and Mr Roberts Jones represented Mr Pope. The facts aa given in evidence by the plaintiff were that he had certain goods at his sale room belonging to Mr Pemberton, of South Avenue, Rhyl. He advanced de- fendant 25sr" on them, and arranged for a sale of defendant's piano and furniture. Then defendant wrote him a letter asking for 45s, as his child had died. In tho letter sent by defendant, and in claimant's reply with the cheque, nothing was said about the piano, but later on when defendant iskod for another 35s to pay his rates he said that that would make £5 5s, and men- tioned the sale of the piano and furniture. Claimant pointed out to defendant that having a sale at St. Asaph defendant would get a better price for his piano there, and so it was taken from defendant's house to St. Asaph and offered for sale. Although £16 was bid for it, defendant would not sell, and it- was arranged for the piano to be returned to Rhyl. Claimant had the piano taken to his stores, and while there it was seized by the court, but although subsequently offered bv three auctioneers only realised L8. Claimant contended that he had a lien on the piano, and asked to be paid his. claim out of the money in court. Plaintiff disputed that the piano was sent to the, claimant's stores because claimant had a lien," but rather because the stores wore nearer St. Asaph, and that it was raining vorv heavily when the cart reached Rhyl. Mr Roberts Jones cross-examined claim- ant as to the case being a test one, and he replied that it was. It was the custom for auctioneers to advance money on furni- ture intended for sale, although the goods were left in the house of the parties and not removed by the auctioneer. He con- tended that if -he advanced £10 on furni- ture he had a lien on it against anyone else. The Judge said such a practice might exist, but he was afraid that it was bad law. Whether the piano ever came into the legal possession of the claimant was another matter. It seemed from the let- ters sent by the defendant that he meant the total sum of R5 5s advanced to be in respect of the piano and furniture. The case was a small one, but it gave rise to many difficult points. It was clear that the claimant advanced 25s on specific articles which were in his possession, but as regards the 45s advanced he was afraid that he had to decide against the claimant, as the piano at the time the advance was made was not in his possession, nor was there a bill of sale registered. The laim- aut could not have furnituro or a piano as security unless he registered a bill of sale, j as the goods were left in another man's I house. Bills of sale were necessary in order to protect tradesmen and others wh might otherwise give credit to persons on the supposition that the furniture in their houses belonged to them. That the piano did come into Mr Williams' possession after the St. Asaph sale could not be disputed, but he had grave doubts whether it went to him because of the lien or because it was too wet to take it to the defendant's house. The other side had admitted that the £1 15s was advanced to defendant in respect of the contemplated sale, and he gave judgment for claimant for that amount, and also for various items he had paid, making a total of £ 2 14s 6d. He did not allow tho £ 2 5s-claimed for the piano. Mr Robert Jones urged that inasmuch 8B defendant had tendered the claimant 35s. no costs be given against plaintiff in respect of that. The Judge: He did not tender enough. I give coats on whatever R2 14. 6d carries.

BOTH LADIES liNOW. Mrs: WILKINSON, of Nelson, states: "My sister took one box. and it has do-no har more good than poixiKk ,Vciit on medic men." Mrs KING, RUIfloweJl-rcad. Wiekford, «tabos: "Duty comgels me to toll all who suffer that yoiir pills cured me, after yoara of pain." Sufferers from Gravel, Lumbaio, Paine is the back, Dropsy, Disease of the Kidneys, etc., Sciatiofc, Rheumatism, and Gout, will find a positive cl-t'-re in Holdroyd'a Gravel Pills. !» 1W at Chemists; post free, 12 srtan?p«. — HOIIDBOYD'S MEDICAL HALL, Clock heaton, Yorla*

PRESTATYN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE SMALL HOLDINGS ACT. A SATISFACTORY AUDIT. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday night, Councillor T. J. Scott, J.P., presiding. There were also pre- sent: Councillors Thos. Jones, J.P., John Cunnah, W. lngiefield. Thos. Hughes, Henry Wright, J. Banks, and John l'rit- chard, with the Clerk (Mr John nughes), and the Surveyor. A GOOD BEGINNING. This meeting being the first of the year, the Chairman wished the members and offi- cials a happy New Year. The Council, bo said, started the yoar under favourable cir- cumstances, as far as its financial position was concerned, and it should show an im- provement during the year. They were also starting the year with a clean bill of health-an important factor for a seaside resort. ASSESSING RAILWAY PROPERTY. A committee of the whole Council re- ported receiving letters from the Holywell and Hawarden Unions with respect to the re-assessment of the railway property. The Clerk had been instructed to ascertain what rate per mile the railway was assessed in their respective districts. In reply to Councillor Banks, the Clerk now stated that no reply had been receive3. REVENUE FROM AUTOMATIC MACHINES. The Finance Committee reported that the General Automatic Machine Company had apphed for permission to fix various kinds or their machines on the shore end of Bas- tion Road, subject to the same commission I as last year, namely, 25 per cent, of the gross takings, or a rental of zC3 3s. It was recommended that permission-be granted on the same conditions as last year. The Council agreed. SATISFACTORY AUDIT. Mr William Griffith, the District Auditor, reported he had audited the Council's ac- counts, and had pleasure in stating that he had found the accounts to have been well and accurately kept. The Financial Com- mittee considered the report a very satis- factory one. Councillor W. Ingl-efield said they could congratulate the officials upon the way the accounts were kept, and the Council upon having such officials. He could testify to the excellent and neat way the books were kept. The Chairman spoko in similar terms. WATER IN ABUNDANCE. The Water Committee reported that the spring at the waterworks was at its highest, and the yield of water abnormal, being greatly in excess of the amount during the corresponding period of last year. The same committee reported that Mr Linnell had made an application for exten sion of the water main in Clwyd Avenue- past the new houses in course of erection for Messrs E. Jones and Son, nhyl. Tho Surveyor estimated that the cost of laymg a three-inch main from High Street to the Junction of Clwyd Avenue with Bryneithyn Avenue—a distance of 350 yards—would be k60. The committee decided to proceed with the extension, subject to the usual guarantee of ten per cent. on the outlay, and ordered that tenders be obtained for the pipes and labour. TENDERS ACCEPTED. The Water Committee reported that thev had accepted Mr D, M. Duncan's tender for 100 yards half-inch galvanised pipes, at £ 3. The other tenderer was T. H. Jones and Co., L3 4s 7d. The same committtee ac- cepted Mr W. Owen's (of Bangor) tender for 36 stop-cock covers with hinged lids, at 2s per inch. The other tenderer was Mr J. Williams. Rliuddlan, at 2s lOd per inch. HIGH STREET OBSTRUCTIONS. The Road Committee announced that they had appointed a sub-committee consist- ing of Councillors Linnell, J. Williams, and Inglefiold to approach the owners of pro- perty concerned, with a view of having ob- structions in iligh Street removed. PLANS. The Road Committee reported dealing with the following plans: Bungalow for Miss Beeby, on New Road off Mcliden Road.— Approved subject to certain sanitary ar- rangements beinor carried out; proposed new road off Melidcn Road, by Mr Clement Hughes.—Approved. EXTRA MEN ON THE ROADS. The Surveyor reported that he had en- gaged five extra men during the month. He had carted material to Marine and Station Roads, and was in a position to expedite matters as soon as the weather changed. He asked the Road and Improvement Com- mittee for instructions with regard to the amount of labour he should engage during the coming months, and the committee, on the proposition of Councillor Linnell, se- conded by Councillor Inglefiekl, recom- mended that a further sum of zC20 be ex- pended on extra labour. An amendment by Councillor Banks that no further money should be so spent was negatived. The Council aciontcd the recommendation. CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. The Sanitary Inspector reported through the Health Committee that the district was quite free from infectious disease. LIME BURNING. The Health Committee reported receiving a letter from Messrs Hughes end Gasquoine, solicitors, stating that they had been con suited by several residents with reference to the recent lime burning on the Mount Oda Estate, and trusting that the Council would take any steps to prevent any re- currence of the nuisance, in view of the recent litigation, and the interest of the town as a health resort. The committee directed the Clerk to reply that the Council had been informed that no limo burning would take place again, and the kiln would be pulled down in a few days. The Council approved of this action. THE VALACE FIRE. Councillor Hughes asked if the firemen had received the money due to them in connection with the fire at the Rhyl Palace. The Clerk replied that the money had not then been received, but it was expected in a few days. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. SATURDAY DEMANDED AS A POLL DAY. The Clerk reported that Monday, April 6th, had been provisionally fixed as the pol- ling day for the County Council election, and if the Council objected to the date they would have to notify the Countv Council in time for the next meeting. The Clerk added that they usually held the election on Saturdays in Prestatyn. Councillor W. lngiefield moved that they ask the County Council to fix upon Satur- day, April 4th, as the date. Councillor Wright seconded, and it was carried unanimously. SMALL HOLDINGS ACT. The Finance Committee reported that Mr J. Hughes, 4, Spring Bank, Prestatyn, had applied for four acres of grazing land under this Act. within one mile of Prestatyn Station, for which lie was prepared to pay from 30s to 40s per acre per annum, pay- able quarterly in advance. The application was deferred. The following notice of motion stood in the name of Councillor Thos. Jones: "That this Council do take the necessary steps to make itself conversant with the duties of this Act, so as to be prepared to deal with applications for allotments when called upon. Councillor Thomas Jones said ho had placed the notice on the paper to see what steps they should take with regard to the Acts to give the Council an opportunity of thinking over the matter, and to give a stimulus to the working of an Act. Copies of the Act had been supplied to each Coun- cil, and most likely they had educated them- selves to some extent upon it. It was a new Act, and it would take some time to understand. He then gave the Council a lucid outline of the Act. and pointed out that the Council had power to provide allot- ments for applicants up to five acres in each case. If they did not take action the Board of Agriculture would step in and carry out the preliminary steps, leaving the Council to carry it on. It would be better for the Council to commence the work them- selves, and not to allow any application to pass by. That would be a stigma on the Council, and it would be worth their while to take the matter in hand. They could hire or buy land, and the Government would provide the necessary means to purchase for poor people, but the Board of Agriculture would make strict inquiries into the charac- ter and position of the applicants and other circumstances. He moved the resolution. Councillor Banks seconded. The Chairman said he did not know whether the Council had any power under the Act or not. There was no mention of Urban District Councils in the Act. The Parish Councils had power. From what he could see, they could only act in co-opera- tion with the County Council. The Surveyor said that the power of the Parish Councils were transferred to Urban Council in a case like theirs. By what means are we going to got be- yond where we are? Councillor Banks: By the Act, I suppose. The motion was then carried.

NORTH WALES MUSICAL JOTTINGS, (By Clwyd.) Walea is a. mufiic-loving nation, and many of tho song and dauglhterg of Cambria have at- tained a high position in the musical profession. To give but a few insta-nces we need only men- tion tho names of Mr Fi'rangoon Davies and Mr Ben Davies. In the dhoira of the pnnoipal English cathedrals we generally find a sprink- ling of Welsh mon. In choral singing, how- ever, judging by the triumphs of Emgliah com- petitors at recent Eiotc-ddfodau, the Welsh singers will have to look to their laurels. vr ft ft The ourront keue of the London "Musical Courier" contains a portrait of Professor Maen- gwyn Davies. in an accompanying article on the cultivation of the voice, the writer states: That the general public are apt to regard. a fi.ZIoG voice as a freak of riatur-e ratiher than a. normal gift bestowed by all all-wil;le Creator upon practically everybody. The truth is that the inherent beauty lies more do.mailt in some than others, and proper oulti vation is the only stimulus necessary to insure its normal un.fold- racint. In this matter Mr Da vies is accom- plishing moat (satisfactory results through im- parting to his pupils his natural method, and exciting them to emulation by his own culture and enthusiasm." » Mr Maengwyn Davies, who. is a native of Towyn, Marionethfihire, some years ago con- ducted a summer school of music at Lland)udr;o Junction, and delivered interesting lectures on voice production in various parts of the Prin- cipality. # Although the result of t.he last Whit-Monday Eisteddfod held at Lianrwst was not as rosy aa tho committeo would wisih, it is pleasing to note that the committee are not in the least down- hearted. Next Whit-Monday's Eisteddfod at Llarcrwat will be on as comprehensive a scale as any cf its predecessors. The committee, with je Mr Honry Jones as their energetic secretary, have completed their list of competitive subjects. The chief choral contest is con ikied to male voice choirs, a prize of JMU being offered for the best rendering of "The Crusaders" (Dan Prothero). In the competition for mixed choirs the prize is JC50, a.nd the test, piece is "We never will bow down" (Iiar.dcl's "Judas Macca- beus"). There will ako be a competition for juvenile oho its. Tho musical adjudicators will be Dr. Roland Rogers and Mr Wilfrid Jon>s9. « The Welsh Congregationalisms at Llandudno have made a bold bid to resuscitate the North Wales Provincial Eisteddfod, which was annually held under tfheir auspioies. This Eisteddfod during the years it was held waa attended with a. largo measure of succor. A list of the subjects has boon issued, from which it appears that "The Angels' Ohorus," by Mies A. J. Wil- liams, hag been selected for the ohief choral competition, in which a prize of £30 and a silver oup is offered. The male voice choirs will compete on Jortkins' "Soas of Gwalia" for a prize of je20 and a baton. "The Prodigal iB-of. the work of a local compoe-er, has been selected as the test piece for the contralto solo

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competition. There is a long list of 3ubjeota for competition by soloists, duettists, etc., wnioh will no doubt keep Mr Harry Evans, the ad- judicator, fully occupied on St. David's Day. » » I hear that negotiations are pending with a view of establishing; a college of music at Llan- dudno, which will includo at leaat two eminent doctors of music on its teaching staff, and a number of well-known professors of music. The prime mover in the matter-is Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O., Lla.ru a irfeohari. Suoh an in.sticu- ticwi should prosper and attract a g'cod number of studonts, and it is to be hoped that success will orown Mr Jones' efforts in the matter. » » » Mr H. Dyell-Tayler, tho conduator of the Colwyn Bay Pier oonocsrts, has been appointed musical director of the Pavilion Orchestra at Buxton, in succession to Mx Do Jong. Mr Tayler is the present conductor of the National Sunday League concerts, the Kensington Or- chestral Society, the Wolverha.mpton Festival Choral Society, and the Derby Orchestral So- ciety. » » I have before me a programme of an Eis- teddfod to be held on a modest scale at Llan- dudno Juiaot;on on Good Friday, at which Mr V auhan Davies, Carnarvon, will be the ad- judicator. The principal prize offered in the musioal oomp-etitilms is a 3s for the bœt rendi- tion by a male voice choir of Prothero's "Morn- ing Star" ("Ser y Boreu"). There are also juvenile dhoiral competitions, and there is the inevitable "challenge fcolo." The promoters of this Eisteddfod are evidently thoroughly imbued wittli the Welsh sentiment, for they have chosen all the test pieces from the worka of Welsh composers.

Wreath: "Witjh dee-p and heartfelt sympathy, from MLdft Bowrah, Newport, Mon. Wreath: "From Mr Adey WelLs." Wrea-th: "Deepest aympathy, from Mr5 Row- lands, CoLwyn Bay." W reath: "With doe-p s»yn.ipa>tjhy, from Mr and Mrs George Hartwn, Birkenhead." CronS: "VVith sincer sympathy, frtrn the Rev. and Mrs Ifcans, St. Trillo's Vicarage." Crci.i: "WitJh sincero sympathy, irom Mr and Mrs W. Hortan, Brya Dinar th." Wreath: "With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs G. T. Cragg, Colwyn Bay." Croijs: "Fond memory -clings, from Mr Tins- ley, Llarwnv.at." Wrealbh: "With doe-pest sympathy, from Mr and Mb Mulatto, Craigside." Wreath: "With deep sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J. Hughes, Bryn Defaid." Wreath: "With much sympathy, from Mr and Mrs R. Barlow." Wrmih "A.t.ri.bute O[,ÙIJoc.re symp;.¡,thy, from Mr I-L. Parey Jones, Holyhead." Star: ".Â6 a token of our regard, from Mr and 1\1r.s Rtaborts, Raby House, Llandudno." Cress: "With sincere sympathy, froan Mr Wal- ker R. ¡J onw. Llandudno." Wreath: "Deep sympathy, from Megsre Cham- berlain and Johnson, Llandudno." Wreath: •'•With deep-suit sympathy, from Mrs A. Wiiliami, Cambridge Hotel, Llandudno." Wraith: With deo.pe&fc syunipathy, fro.n Mr and Mrs O,' T. Roberts, I'andudne." WreMth: '"In memory, from T. Wiley, Llan- dudnoY Mr Thomas Jones, of Llandudito, carried cut all theuunebal arrangements.