The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

I' PIERROTS ON THEIR DIGNITY. THEY REAP GOOD HARVEST FROM SEASIDE ENTERTAINMENTS. Pierrot is deeply angered by a statement which he regards as derogatory to his art and dignity. "Tii'iS is the time ok tuie year," he reads, "wtoeu your untUiployed actor spends 7s 6d on a cheap costume. and makes for the seaside, to repair hia broken fortunes in tiie di«giuae of a myster- ious minstrel." In truth, t.he day is lotng past when the busi- ness of al fresco entertJuiments was canted on in this casuad way. Artista of the highec-t dis- tinction—Mr Malcolm Scott, for insta.nce—bcok a Pierrot engagement alternatively with one at the Palace Theatres. In North. \V aies resorts the .names of Ade,Jer and Sutton are almost household wcrde. They have about fifteen troupes under th, lir direction, who v 5 t the principal" resorts in England 3.ud4 Wales, and their entertainments are always of the best possible clafs. Mr W. J. Churchill, of IJandudno nj,nstrel fame, was at one time a celebrated "Pierrot," and Mr Whit CuniiHo occasionally done the picturesque garb of these seaside entertainers. For years past the entertainment of visitors to the seaside has been systematised are carefully as that, say, of the Moss Empire tour. It em- plovfi no fewer than 1000 artists at this moment, and 'it is now almost unknown for Pierrot to solic't tho casual contribution of his audiences. Probably he was better off when he did 60. Then a certain stigma attached to the business, and the perfortner, hiding his blushes for choice under a suit of burnt cork, jcaousJy concealed his dentitv. But he was content to come back to London in the autumn with a hundred sov- ereigns or so as his share of the takings of the t r () IH).(\. The music publishers reap a rich harvest out of a Pierrot. They allow him to st-ng the songs of popular music-hall favourites, iaiid make him up a. temptingly cheap parcel of song's, for the sale of a ballad mado popular by the sad sea waves is greatdy increased. On the West Coast there is an elaborate cr- ganisation of al fr-eoco entettaintnents by a firm running twenty troups and interchanging week- ly. The company is usually made up of four vocahsts. capable of rolos and concerted piece?, a comedian or "drawing room entertainer," and a lvanist. This fiirri keeps from one to two hundred peo- ple employed throughout the summer, at salaries ranging frci n £ 3 to £ 10, with an occasional star ensae-ement. The work is more exacting than that of the music hall or the concert-hall, but the life is healthy to a degreo. Fa: iure, of Perrot proprietors airc .not frequent and many of them makes fortunes.

LLANRWST RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE MEDICAL OFFICERSHIP. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday, the Rev. H. Rawson Wjl- hu «s presiding. The following members were also Dretent: Messrs John Aobti-ts, J.P., Row- land liuiriiest, Meiedith Owen, D. Owen* J Davies, D. Lewis, E. Edwards, together with the clerk (Mr R. R. Owen) and the surveyor (Mr Maurice Roberts). MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. The Clerk informed the meeb:ng that the Council's contribution to the salary of the Medi- cal Officer of Health would be E6. Mr John Roberts remarked that he was given to understand at the joi it meeting o<f tHe re- presentat.'veti that the share would only be from JB3 to 1;4. He understood that Aethwy and Dwy ra,n had decided to separate themselves from the Combination. and he asked if that would be possible in the case of Llanrwst rural district The Clerk contended that the districts men- tioned could not sever their connection with the comb unU the expfrativwi of the Or- der in 1910. The Bettwsycoed Urban District Council had decided to join the Combination, but it transnii cd (hat. there were dUficulties in the way, so if tliey could not join the other dis- trictf\ could not disestablish theiiiL-Qlves from it He found that the Demb-gliMiire County Council had anuoinfced ti:»r own medical inspec- tor of schools, whereas the Carnarvon Couuty Council dene.oded on the medical officer of health, w:th the result that if Llanrwst Rural Couiiou W-4, not careful they would be paving the sum tw,.(,,e over. Mr J. Roberta contended tihat it would be to the advantage of tho Comic 1 to have their own Medical officer of health, who would thus be at x'o to attend the meetings. The Clerk explained that the Local Govern- ment Beard had advised the Llanrwst Urban Council to api;o nt the same medcal officer of health as the Combination. It was resolved that tho Chairman, Mr J. Roberts, and the Clerk t-lio-ald consider the sub- iect. and draw cut a report for the next mcet- ing. ALLEGED NUISANCE AT TALYCAFN. The Clerk re-ported that the Local Government Board had replied to h e letter re the alleged nuisance caused by the drainage system at Taly- cafn ccr.nphiined of by Mr David Ilugihes, and thev requested to be furnished with the medical officer's report, on the subject. On the motion of Mr J. Roberts, seconded by Mr D. Owevn. it was decided to instruct the medical officer to draw out a report on the matter. VITAL STATISTICS. The birth-rate in the dieti/ct was 24 per an- num. aid the death rate for the year was 18.7. Eleven births had taken place during July and seven deaths, tiho latter bei,ng at the rate of 19.2. LLANDDOGET FOOTPATHS. The Clerk was instructed to notify Coionel H;gson fu keep open the public paths upon his property. He was further instructed to pJaoo notices on the paths to the effect that they were ope.n to the nublic. SPEED OF MOTOR CARS. Mr W. E. Halhed, Brynderwen, wrote com* plairring of the excessive speed of motor cars passing his rei-idence, and at the same time sug- jrestina- that the Counc] should place notices on the roadside warning miotorists not to exceed tho speed Linut The Clerk was instructed to expJain to Mr Haihed that he should approach the County Co unci. as the Rural Council had no jurisdiction I in the macer.

LLANDUDNO AMUSEMENTS Pierhead. at 11 a.m.: Grand Orchestral Con- cert. Pier Pavilion, at 7.45 p.m.: Grand evening concert, Pier Company's Grand Orchestra. Vocalists, Madame Ellie Thomas and Mr H. Lane Wilson. Grand Theatre, at 8: Ie Hypocrites/' Princes Theatre, at 8: "You never can toell." Hippodrome, at 11, 3, and 8: Roller Skating. Happy Valley, at 3 p.m.: W. J. Churchill's famous Minstrels. Pierhead, at 3 and 8: Adeler and Sutton's Pierrots. Pier Theatre of Varieties, at 3 and 8: Ameri- can Bioscope. Egyptian Hall, at 3 and 8: Happy White Coons. Rock Castle, at 3 and 8: The Scarlet Mer- rions. For next week's attractions see our adver- tisement columns. THE PIER CONCERTS. There was another huge audience at the eleventh grand special omert gi\en on Satur- day evening, when Madame Edna Thornton was tho special vocalist, and this was her second appearance this season. She was accorded a hearty reception when she appeared to sing the aria "Softly awakes my heart, from"Sam- Bou et Delilah," of which she gave a most dra- matic rendering, and responded to a determined encore with a pretty English ballad. She was equally successlul in Eigar's popular composi- tion, "Land of Hope and Giol-y. Mr Bridge Peters was the other vocalist, and was heard to advantage in Stanford's two **Songs ol the Ika. -entitled "Drake Drum" and "rhe Old Superb." In his second number Mr Peters sang "My old Shako" (TrotereJ and was deservedly encored for all his items. The orchestral programme opened with Weber's Overture to "Oberon,' followed by Wagners Grand Fantasia" Lohengrin," after which David Clefcg's new soena lor orcliestra, and Drums, "The llammer of Thor" was, ven nhe percussion ejects (representing the ham- mer of the Norwegian War God) were splendid- ly done by Messrs Dunn and Jennings, after which followed a lit tie pastoral, introducing the cor anglaise and Alpine horn, also bird passages Suggestive of rural life, followed by the trumpet march for a church festival introducing chuirch bells, etc. The performance of this piece was admirably conducted by the composer, Mr Da- vid Clegg, who at the conclusion, was loudly applauded. I The orchestra next gave Tschaikowsky's over- turn '1812'' by special request, which was great- ly appreciated by the largo audience, who de- itianded an encore. In the second part of the programme Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" was given by re- quest, followed by "The Highland Patrol, "Wee Macgregor" (Amers), and Gungl's waltz Ammoret tentanzi." SACRED CONCERT. At the sacred concert on Sunday evening1, a violinoello quartette by J. 11. Foulds entitled "Impromtues on a theme by Beethoven" was beautifully played by Messrs Foulds, Claxton, Hambleton, and Taylor. The orchestral itema included Beethoven's Symphony in C Minor, "Scherzo and Finale," a Fantasia by Baits, Gounod's "Ave Maria," Mendelssohn's Over- ture No. 2, "The Hebrides of Fingal s Cave," etc. Mr Bridge Peters contributed the recit and aria "Come unto nêø" and "Why do the nations" (HandeD. PATRIOTIC MUSIC. Monday being the anniversary of the Coro- Dation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, a grand patriotic concert was given, opening ■w ih the National Anthem. The orchestra gave the following:—Grand March, "Pomp and Cir- cumstance" (Elgar); Grand National Fantasia, "Albion" (Beatens); selection of Scotch airs; "Robert Bruce" (Bonnisseau) j "The Irish Patrol" (Puerner). The first part of the con- cert concluded with German's "Welsh Rhap- sodic," which was specially composed for the Cardiff Festival in 1904. In the second pdrt the orchestra, gave Par- tridge's grand descriptive scena, "Victorv and Thanksgiving," followed by Asch's "British Patrol," Myddleton s selection of Irish airs, 'Tnie Shamrock," and concluding with Meyer- beers "Coronation March." Mr Bridge Peters sang m a very effective manner "The ouin Love Song," and Schubert's "Erl King." MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. Tuesday evening was set apart for c miscel- laneous concert. The orchestral items included Ge-nzounoffs Overture, "Carnival"; Francks's Symphonic Poem, "Tho Cursed Hunter," Tschaikowskv's Andante Cantabile from "Quar- tette Op. II. Liszt's "Rhapsodic Hongroise No. I"; W agner s "Overture to Taniihau;ser" Carri's Serenade "Baby s Sweetheart", and Sullivan s selection "Tho Mikado." A verv pleasing item was "La Folra" for violin Mid orchestra. in which the solo was played by Mr Frederic Seigrl in hns usual admirable style. M "ss Marie Ravnor contributed a of reoi- | tatioiis, and Mr Bridge Peters wag again the Vocal iht. On Wednesday evening Madame Effie Tho- taias was the vocalist, a.nd Mr S. F. Midgley contributed a bassoon solo FLORODORA AT THE PRINCE'S THEATRE. For th-j first three nights of this week, the Pri nee s Tneatr* his 'been filldd to its utmost I capacity, and many were unable to gain admis- sion. So creat has been tho demand for seats at this popular playhouse recently that the man- agtl,nior.t are Oo.-isidering the advisability of re- Luildiner the 1heatte on an eorlargted scale at the close of the n-vse.nt season. Mr Wtson, the genial manager, hiw provided lie numerous BatroBs thlI week with one of the brightest cf wueieal comedies, the ever popular "Floro- dora," which was produced by Mr Charles Con- stant's No. 1 Company, a.nd included such talented artistes as Lillie Blythe, Miss Daisy Lake, and Mr Gus Danby, the former as Lady HÔlyrood" the, taotfuA widow, tmakiing a great "ihit." In her song "Tact," Miss Blythe refers to the members of the present Govern- ment in a most amusing manner. Her references to the President of the Board of Trado was un- doubtedly one of the best hits of the evening, and was as follows;- T1 en vou enter Parliament, As youai Winston "heaven sent," To become a very big Conservative, But the TcTiee will not let You into the Cabinet. So you say there's <\nJy one alternative. Then vou catch the Liberal vote, You very promptly turn your coat, There you are, your'e now a little Rad, Sei ne people ma.y look sad; Others eay that you'r quite mad, But none will ever say you're really bad. Tact. Tact! ta.ke It fcr a fact, I'm in the Cabinet because I know just how to act. So if vour'e unkind to me. Then I'll pop off to Dundee; Yes, I'll fly away to Scotland with my tact! Yes, nl fly away to Scotland with my tact I Mis., Da'sy Lake as "Dolores," the girl in love with I.ord Abercocd, is the possessor of a brilliant soprano voice. In her so,ngs she dis- played much operatic style, her fine. voice ring- It, g, throughout the building a.nd bringing forth -^tevm'.ned recalls. Mr Danby as "Anthony i)uyc!i," a phrenologist, was refmonsible for tho humour of the piece, and did not fail to keep his audience :n cne continuous roar of 'auffhtor th." whole time he was (J.n tho stage. The other vocalists also admirably pourtrayed their i-art-r The choriii-es were well rendered bv .t bodv of well balanced voices, and the play was well staged thioughout. "YOU CAN NEVER TELL." Th forthcoming visit on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, of Massr* E. Taylor Platt and Trevor Lowe's company is unusually interesting. "You Can Never Tell" is unquestionably the most popular of all the playe by G. Bernard Shaw, and it is bevond a doubt the funniest. There is not on,f, duN moment the whole even- ing. Mr E. Tavlor PJatt as the well-known London business manager fox Messrs Vedrenne a.nd Birkor. NEXT WEEK'S FROGRAMME. For .next week, at the Prince's Theatre. we are. promised a great attraction, when Mr Leelie Faber and Miss Winifred Arthur Jones are an- nounced to appear in "The L.-ars," "The Manoeuvres of Jane," and other weJI-known plavs. Of all the brilliant oclmedies written by Mr Henry Arthur Jones, none have been more successful than "The Liars" and "The Man- oeuvres of Jane." Though they have been plaved many thousands of times all over the world, thev have lost none ci their popularity or grip upon the pubVc. The pressent tour of these comedies is specially interesting, owing' to the fact that an umisuallv excellent London com- pn.nv, headed by Mr Lcdie Faber and M:rs Winifred Arthur Jones, has been selected to present them MR. LESLIE FABER, Mr Leslie Faber s London career under the auspices of among others Mr diaries Froh- nian Sir John Hare Sir Charles Wyndham and Mr George Alexander is well-known to all. A few mon-h ago American audiences were enor- mously enthusiastic over his rendering of "Edgar Linnell" in "The Hypocrites" by Henry Arthur Jones. He repeated his success in the same part in England, and the opportu- nity now given of seeing him in the above comedies is quite unique and should on no ac- count be missed. xHSS WINIFRED ARTHUR JONES. Again the management have been most for- tunate in securing Miss Winifred Arthur-Jones to appear in her original parts of "Lady Jes- sica" and "Jane." Provincial playgoers are not likely to forget her suoccss in "The Second in Command," in which, of course, Eho played the leading role. THE GRAND THEATRE. Mr H. B. Irving and Miss Dorotli-ea Baird and their talented company have been attract- ing crowded audiences to the Grand Theatre for the first three evenings of this week. On Monday evening, Mr Irving pourtrayed the dual parts in "The Lyons Mail" of "Joseph Lesurques" and "Dubox" with great effect, whilst Miss Dorothea Baird displayed some fine acting as Janette. They were supported by a powerful caste, all of whom did full justice to the parts allotted them. "The Lyons Mail" was preceded by "The Sergeant of Hussars in which Miss Dorothea Baird appeared to great advantage as "Jeane," and was supported by Mr Stanley Hamlett and Mr Frank Cochrane. On Tuesday evening "Hamlet" was played to another large audience Mr Irving appear- ing in the title role and Miss Baird as Ophelia. On Wednesday evening the late Sir Henry Irving's masterpiece "The Bells" was given, Mr H. B. Irving taking the part of "Mathias up- holding the fine reputation he has made. "The Bells" was preceded by a one-act play entitled "King Rene's Daughter," in which Miss Baird appeared as Iolantne. Mr Irving and Miss Baird with their excel- lent company have proved one of tho successee of the present season at the Grand. "THE HYPOCRITES." For the latter half of this week the manage- ment of the Grand Theatre have arranged a visit by Mr Charles Frohman's principal com- pany with Henry Arthur Jones' remarkable play "The Hypocrites." Mr jones is regarded by many as our finest playwright and oe tainly in "The Hypocrites" he has given us of his best. So much so that because of its intense human interest and sensationally vivid appeal "The Hypocrites" has been called "The great- est of dramatic triumphs." It has proved its right to this title by the unparalleled success it has won in all parts of the world. On its first production at the Hudson Theatre, New York, there were hurricanes of tempestuous approba- tion, and "The Hypocrites" secured the longest run on record for a serious play in New York. When the play was brought to London, the enthusiasm was just as remarkable, and wherever the plav has been seen in the Provinces it has had unbounded success Mr Jones has given us nothing- more dramatic and convincing, and Mr Frchman's Company is in every way worthy of the play. Mr A. B I meson, who plays the curate, is an actor of rare talent and experience. For years he playfed leading parts on tour With Mr Edward Comp- ton and with Mr Martin- Harvey, and in Lon- don with Mr Beerbohm Tree, Mr Cyril Maude, and M, Arthur Bourch&r. Miss Amy Ravens- croft, the "Mrs Wilmore," played leading parts in London and on tour with Mr Forbes Ho- bertson, Mr William Gillette, and Mr Beer- bohm Tree. Miss Gladys Harvey ("Rachel Neve") played the leading parts in "Sherlock Holmes" and "The Drums of OUdEY' and a prominent part in "My Wife." Mr King Ford- ham, "Lennard Wilmore," is a son of the well- known London magistrate, has. played leading parts on tour, and was in London with Mr George Alexander in "Old Heidelberg," and with Mr Arthur Bourchier in "Mr Sheridan." Other members of this unusually strong and well-balancod company are Mr Charles Harley, who has played most of Sir Charles Wyndham a parts on tour; Mr Alfred S. Barber, the original "Hankey Bannister" in "The Walls of Jericho" on tour, Mr Cecil Brooking, who played "The Marquis of Steventon" in "Tho Walls ot Jericho" at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, Mr Sydney Hamilton, Mr Hanworth Browning, Mr Douglas Jefferies, Miss Gladys Purnell, Miss Florence Stoventon, Mic8 Madge Soverne, and Miss Violet Harley. The actual scenery and dresses used during tho run of "The Hypocrites" at tho Hicks Theatre, London, will be> s"'n here next week. The tour is under the direct-ion of Mr Silvanus Dauncev. who sent such excellent companies on tour with "Tho Walls of Jericho," "My Wife." "Joseph Entangled," "Whitewashing Julia," etc. BACKHAUS AND ELLA RUSSELL AT THE PIER PAVILION. One of the most interesting of the numerous concerts at the Pier Pavilion, LIandudno, this season is the re appearance, on Wednesday, August 19th, of Baekhaus, the famous pianist, and Madame Ella Russell, the world-renowned prima donna. Both are so well-known that they need no introduction. Madame Ella Russell holds a prominent place amongst the greatesi operatic singers of our time. In every branch of her art—opera, oratorio, or the concert platform —she is equally delightful, and her appearance is always keenly appreciated. Backhaus, although still quite a young man, has made for himself a reputation as a pianist that is second to none. Baekhaus has just re- turned from the Continent. He has returned to England specially for this concert, and this will probably be his last appearance in Llandudno before his two yeara* tour round the world. There can be little doubt these two favourite artistes will attract an enormous audience, and early application for seats should be mado to avoid disappointment.

FESTINIOG UNION. MEETING OF THE GUARDIANS. The ordinary meeting of the Guardians of the Festiniog Union was held on Tuesday at Penrhyndeudraeth, Mr William Jones presid- ing. The att-endaiico included Messrs Richard Roberts, Robert Williams, E. M. Owen, W. W. Morris, Richard Williams, Edward Llewelyn, John Pierce, J. Roberta (Trawsfynydd), D. Pugh, Wm. Williams, M. E. Morris, J. Wil- liams, D. Tegid Jones, Robert Evans, T. Ro- berts (clerk), and D. Jones (assistant clork). THE UNEMPLOYED. It was reported that the able-bodied men in the workhouse had been out m search of work, and had returned having failed to ob- tain employment. EDUCATION AND OUTRELIEF. It was reported that two boys who were in receipt of out-relief had won scholarships at a county schooi. They were over the age, and itelief ought to be stopped. It was stated that the boys resided with their grandmother, who also was a pauper. Mr Wm. Thomas said that there was nobody interesting himself in the boys. The Clerk said that relief could not be al- lowed to the boys as they were over the age. Mr Llewelyn: They should go to Iook for work like others had to do. It was resolved to notify the grandmother that the relief would be stopped. Mr W. W. Morris: It would be rather hard to stop the relief. The boys are very intelli- gent. Mr Llewelyn But they ought to be treated like other children.

The British opera-goer, tike the British musio- hall patron, deadly loves the tune he mn whistle. —"Court Journal." The Board of Trade have recently confirmed the Llandilo and Lampeter Light Railway Order, 1908, made by he Light Railway Commission- I ors, authorising the construction of a light rail- way. Board of Trade returns for July e-hew that dut"ne the month there was a deoreMe in im- port-ø of :£5,434,739. and in exporte oi 26,746,606, compared with July, 1907.

FORTHCOMING NORTH WALES ATTRACTIONS. CONSERVATIVE DEMONSTRATION AT ABERGELE. O.n September 14th a demonstration will be held in the Gwrych Castle grounds, Abergele (through the kindness of Xord and Lady Dun- donald). when aill Conservatives, Liberal Un'ion- ,sts. and metmbers of the Primrose League are invited to attend. The proceedings will com- mence at three o'clock. CORWEN SHOW. The 28th aniiual show in connection with the Edeyrwion Agricultural Society will be heJd on F^dav, August 21st, at Corwen. The entries aro numerous, and include hoctes, cattle, sheep, p;g-s, poultry, dogs, butter, honey, etc. I.n addition there will be an exhibition of agricul- tural sniplements and machinery. There will be slare splitting competitions, bee driving demonstration^ horse leaping and trotting races, and iiui--iieroug other attractions. Entries for dogfe close to-morrow (Friday). Further par- ticulars mav be obtained from Mr R. H. Morris, Caxton House, Corwen. RUTHIN HORTICULTURAL SHOW. The fiift'h azinuea horticultural sihow will bo held in the beautiful grounds of Ruthin Castle (by kind permis. fcon of Colonel Cornwaliis WTest), on August. 2Cth. The attractions will inciude sheep dog trials, when tlla best dogs from Engla.nd and Winos will compete. In addition there will be a brass band competition, entries being^ numerous from all part,; of Lancashire and North AA ales. The wiruiing band will play selections during the evening. There will aJso be a cycle earn; val iin the evening, and a fancy dress ball will be held in the Town Hall from 8 to 12. There will be cheap bookings by train from all parts.

SAD DROWNING FATALITY AT RHOS. BATHING !N A DANGEROUS SPOT. The dangers of bathing on portions of the shore other than those appointed for the pur- pose was further evidenced on Tuesday mid-day, when Tom Trueman, of the Port Sunlight Soap Works, was drowned at a spot on the west side of the Rhos pier, Rhos-on-Sea. It transpires that Trueman and six other com- panions, who were camping in the ruins of Bryn Euryn, went to bathe at the spot mentioned, which is between the Rhos pier and the ancient fishing weir. At the time there was a strong wind blowing, and a heavy sea running and con- sequently it is exceptionally risky to enfer the water, particularly having regard for the coss currents and under currents common at this point. The tide at the time had turned about an hour. Trueman had been in the water about five minutes when it was seen that he was in diffi- culties. One friend, Harry Gordon, made a gal- lani attempt to reach him, but he disappeared. An old gentleman also divested himself of his clothing and went to the rescue, but failed to reach the unfortunate man, and both he and Gordon were much exhausted when they got back to the shore. The body was recovered later, and taken to the mortuary at Colwyn Bay, to await an inquest. It was almost at the same spot that two girls were drowned some time ago, and it is extra- ordinary ihat in spite of these and other warn- ings people persist in bathing in the vicinity.

BANK HOLIDAY OVER- LOADS. THE "RHOtS COLWYN" CAPTAIN FINED. While the enormous crowds which thronged the Liverpool landing stage, on Bank Holiday, were struggling to get on to the ferry steamers and pleasure boats which came alongside, police offi- cers were engaged in counting the number of passengers going on, or coming off the vessels, with a view to detecting any instance of over- crowding. As the result of these observations, two sum- monses were heard by Mr Stewart, at the City Police Court. One was against John Tennant, the captain of the "Rhos-Colwyn." The regis- tered capacity of the vessel is 529, and the num- ber counted as they landed at the landing stage at half-past eight in the evening was 562, an ex- cess of 32. Nobody appeared for the defence, but Mr Clay- ton, who prosecuted for the police, said that a letter had been received stating that the number taken out to Llandudno was below the registered capacity. Coming back, a lot of people must have got on board who had not got tickets. A fine of £ 5 and costs was imposed.

NORTH WALES HOME TEACHING SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND. At the International Conference on the Blind, recently held in Manchester, in connection with which was an exhibition of work done by the blind, the following prizes were won by blind persons, assisted by, and belonging to the above Society:—1st prize, chair caning, by Lizzie Jones (partially blind), 4, Ingham Buildings, Glanadda (orders for re-seating cane chairs will be grate- fully received and promptly attended to by her): 1st prize, machine knitting, Lizzie Roberts (par- tially blind), Lla.nrwst; 1st prize, basket work, junior, Willie Davies (partially blind), Llanrwst Union House; 2nd prize, bootmaking, Wm. Stone, Colwyn Bay. The three last-named are at present inmates of Blind Schools in Manchester and Liverpool.

North Wales Fairs. I Âugoøt l.Tih.—Pwllheli. August Hth-OOn"'II.Y. Penmorfa, Penmadine, Feetiniog Lianfair. August loth — Llanofchracth. August 17th.—Llanfechcll, Ceryg-y-druidion, Llanmm- nan, Greeford, Wrexham. Aafpist 18th.-Bodedern, St. Asaph. Augu" 19tli.—Iilftneirliymetkl, binorwic. Llandudno, Abergele. Augunt 2kh.-Llaugetai.

Racing Fixtures. Windsor August 14 Wolverhampton August 17 Stockton Anguot Ie Folkestone August 19 Hurst Park August 21 York August 25 Gatwick August 28

Lighting-up Time. p. M, August 13tb, Thiii-Fday 8.26 August 14th, Friday 8.24 August 15th, Saturday 8.23 August 16th, Sunday 8.20 August 17th, Mi nday 8.18 August lt>th, Tuesday 8.16 August 19th. Wednesday 8 14 August UOtli, Thursday 8 12 August 21st, Friday 8.10 August 22nd, Saturday 8.8

Welsh Coast Tide Tables. COLWYN BAY AND LLANDUDNO. Morning.. Evening. August. Time H £ ht Tiuw H.'gllt 13 Thursday 11 43 j9 3 Fnday 12.10 21 0 12.34 10 4 15 Saturday 12.54 20 10 1.18 18 7 16 Sunday 1.40 19 9 2 2 17 9 17 Monday 2 25 18 7 2 48 16 3 19 Tuesday 3.9 t6 8 3.32 14 7 19 Wednesday 3^8 14 7 4.27 12 9 RHYL. Morning. Evening. ,0 ,p, Time H'ght Time light 13 Thursday 11 4o 19 3 14 Friday 12.12 21 0 i2.36 19 4 15 fcUfHirday 12 56 2D 10 1.20 18 7 16 Sunday 1.42 19 9 2.4 17 9 17 Monday z.27 18 7 2.50 16 3 10 J(lday, 311 1(3 8 3.34 14 7 19 Wednesday 4.0 14 7 4 a9 12 9

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.-Ilie supply of cattle was laiger to-day; but the general demand was slow and juices lowor. Sheop and lambs were also shown in jtK'i oasod numbers. The trade in mutton was very lutle differrnf from last week, and Jambs met a bad trade, pne.:s being from 2s to Us lower; rough classes were mrre affected by the fall in priors. Quotations: Beef, 6-Jd to 5d per lb. mutton, 8d to (id; mmb 8^d to 7d. At market: 1,189 eattlo and 10,442 sheep. WREXHAM, Monday.—There was a very good supply of stock at. to-day's market, and business was very busk. Beef met a verv good demand, and pricea ranged from 6d to 7Jd per lb. lamb 8d to 9d mut- ton 7d to d; vial 7jd to 8td; and pigs from 8s 6d to 10:< per score lbs. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Meagre supply business diill ^Priees unchanged at 7d to 7ld best Herefords, 6id shorthorns, 4}d to 5d bulls and cows, wether sheep 7!d to 8-Jd, ewes and raans 5(1 to 6td, Iambs Rll) o 8N per lb. Pigs dearer. Bacons, 9s 9d pork$, Js 9d: sows, 7", 3d per score. SALFOHD, Tuesday.—Fat cattle were over 200 in excess of last week, and met a slow dragging trade, best qualify being scarce. Best Hen fords made 7d per lb. Noarly 1,700 more sheep on offer; trade slow at prices in favour of buyers Small Scotch slwep made Hfd per lb., heavy 8d to 8Jd, ewes 7d to 7|d, light Irish 8 £ d, heavy 7 £ d to 8d, ewe» Gd to 6fd. Lambs, a dull trade at easier prices; Welsh making 7ld, others 7d to 8d. Calves made from 6d to fully 1 per lb. Cattle and sheep made a fair finish, but lambs finish badly. Numbers in the market: Cattle, 1,630; sheep 14,664. BUTTER. CORK, Monday. Sma.J! supply active demand steady prices. Firsts, 99s; seconds 97s; thirds 95e. Mild ciii ed Superfine, 101s fine mild, 100s choicest boxes, 102s. FreBli butter. 1026 to 101s. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday.—Hay 4td to 4d; clover, old 5d to Cd ditto new, 41,(l to 5d; straw, wheat, 2d to 2d; ditto oat, lid to 21,d per stone of 141b, WOOL. BRADFORD, Mon(lii-IVith the holdavs there is a general fnuispositioii to do any tnan can be postponed. Top makers are not pdshing sales, and prices are holding very firmly. Crossbred forties, lOd to 10J. Merino sixties 22Jd medium cr >ssbreds are perhaps the cheapest line in the £ vrirrt to-uay. It is believed that spinners are working on a very small margin of raw materia;. EAT, BUTTER AND EUGS. BANGOR, Fri(lay.-Frosli butter, lid to Is per lb; fresh egge 14 to Hi for Is; Irish, Danish and Canadian butters Is Id to Is 3d; beef bd to lOd mutton 8d to lOd; lamb lOd to lid; veal 8d to lOd ham 7d to lOti; baron 7d to 9d; fat pigs 3d per lb; potatoes (new) 10lbs for 6d; carrots Id per. bunch turnips Id per bunch peas 8d per quart.; cabbages Id and 2d each cauliflowers d and 4d each rhubarb lOJbs for (id celery 3d per stick lettuce Id and 2d each lecka Id each cucumbers 3d to 6d each vegetable mar- rows 2d to tid each grapes (English) Is to 2s per lb meions 4d to 8d each tomatoes 6d to Sd; plums 2d to od; cherries 6d to 8d raspberries 8d gooseberries 2d to 4d currants 6d apples 3d to 4d pears 2d to 6d per lb; chickens 5s to 5s 6d per couple; fJwls 4s 6<1 each ducklings 2s 9d to a8 each rabbits 6d each salmon Is 611 to Is Sd smoked salmon Is Gd salmon trout le 4d goles Is 4d to Is 8d; turbot Is 2d; brill Is halibut 9d; lemon eoles 9d plaice 3d to 6d whiting 4d to 6d dabs 4d gurnets 3d hake 4d mackerel 3d to 6d skate 4d cod 3d to 6d had- docks 4d per lb; lobsters Is 2d each; crabs 3d to 6d each; white bate Gd per pint prawns Is per Ib; shrimps 5d per pint. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Butt?r Is per lb eggs Id each; beef 6d to 8d mutton 7d to 9d; lamb lOd • veal 7d to 8d; pork 6d to 8d; fat pigs 3id to 3Id per lb little pigs 128 to 15s each fowls la 9d to 21 each ducks 28 to 2s 6d each; oats 17s to 1& per quarter potatoes 1.6d per lb. PWLLHELI, Wednesday.—Butter lid; eggs 1B 6d per 120; fowls 28 per couple chickens 2a bd to 3s 6d per couple; ducks 4s to 5s per couple; potatoes 6s per c-wt. beans lOlbs. for 6d peas lid per lb. mut- ton 7d to lOd pork 6d to 9d beef 8d to Is fat pigs 31d per lb. young pigs 1311 to 17s each.

TALYCAFN MART. MossJ; Rubert and Rogers J|)n: s held a successful sate at the above mart on Mondav, dealing a Luge r-r'' animals at good price*. 2,014 fat cross-bred iambs were sold at prices ranging up to 32s 9d 213 fat wethers and ewes up to 30s 6d. 26 fat bullocks, rs> 'WH- »nd bulls up to £ 19 2h fid; 30 calving cows and heifers up to £ 19 7s 6<1; store bullocks and heifers £ 9; and 23 fat calves up to L5 GJ.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHST WILLIAMS -August 5th, at Prndrc, High Street., Ban- gor, to Mr (ind Mrs Evan Williams, a son. MARRIAGES COOLING—BARR.— On August 1st, at the Parish Church Nevm, bv the Rev. R. C. Jones, Herbert Alfred Cooling, eldest mn of Mr and Mrs Coolinir t Ethel, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Barr, both of Redhill, Surrey. EVANS—(ROBERTS.— August 5tli, at Gwylfa Chapel, Bla^nau Ffestiniog by the Rev. David Hoskms, M.A., Mr John H. Evans, 3. Glanvwern Terrace to Miss Mary Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan K Roberts, 145, Manod ltoad, both of Blaenau Fes- tiniog. GRIFFri'H—ELLIS.—August 5th, at Engedi (C.M.) Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev. T. E. Jones, M A. Ocfnywaen. assists by the Rev. D. Jones, Disjr- wylfa. Mr Owen M. Griffith, Ma< hpeJaii House, Olwtybnnt, to Miss Jane S EIJiR, daughter of Mr 0. J Ellis, Assheton House, Ebenezer HUGHES—ROBERTS.—August 3rd, at Waen Chapel, Abcrchwilnr, near Denbigh, bv licence, in the pre- sence of Mr G. O. Morris, registrar, Mr Benjamin Hughes, Dre Gocli, to Miss Diana Jane Roberts, Shop v Waen, both of Aberchwiler, near Denbigh. HUGHES—MIDDLETON.—August 10th, at Norwood' Grove Chapel, Liverpool, bv the Rev. H. Elwyn Tliomafl, Hugh David, second son of the late Robert Hughes, Glanmor-isaf Farm, Bethesda, to Amy, youngest daughter of S. P. Middleton, Scarborough. DEATHS. DA VIES.-A ugust 1st, Mr David Davies, Railway Ter- liv e, Talysarn. JONES.—August 2nd, aged 11 months, Gwladvs, infant child of Mr and Mrs Bern Jones, Mona Villa, Llan- rwst (formerly of Penrhyn). JONES.—August 4th, Mrs M. Ann Jones, the wife of Mr J >hn Jones, 8, Belle Vue, Llan Ffestiniog, aged 33 years. JONES.—August 7tli, at 4, Priory Terrace, Carnarvon, after a brief illness, aged 19 years, Katie, youngest daughter of Mrs Jones and of the late Mr Lewis Jones. KELLY-JONES.—August 4th, Mrs Kellv-Jones, Park Street Denbigh. LLOYD.Oii the 8th inst., at Park Grove, Carrog, Catherine, widow of Thomas Lloyd, late of Ardwick. MILLWARD.—August 2nd, aged 74 years, Mrs Mary Miltward, wife of Mr Edward Millward, 5, Dol- garegddn, Blaenau Ffestiniog. ROBERTS.—August 5th, at 3, Margaret Street, Carnar- von, Mr Griffiths Roberts, aged 58 years. ROBERTS. -August 3rd, at 43, Eleanor Street, Carnar- von. aged 77 years, Ellen, widow of the late Mr Robert Roberts, seaman. SMALLPAGE.—On August 1st, at Droitwich. Nathan Smallpage, of Craig Moor, Little Ormo, Llandudno, aged 54 years. Interred at Rhos Church, Auguet 5th.

FUNERALS BY Established 1867. D. Allen & Sons, M«IM'RO.J, Colwyn Bay. Telephone 9137 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Day I I Funerals Completely Furnished by 1. DICKEN & SONS, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY TKLEPHONB 0175. v Teiegrams-'Dicken," Undertakor, Colwyn Bay. I I Funerals furnished and personally conduoted a. lic. lmxxxm, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY | Four doors from the G.P.O. Tel. No. K5y5. [-1 b LEGAL NOTIC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Act of Parliament, 22 and 23 Viet., c. 35, that all persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon, or against, the Estate of Josiah Benjamin Jessop, late of Cbeadle Royal Asylum, Cheadle, in the County of Chester, and formerly of 57, Wellington-road, Rhyl, in the County of Flint, Gentleman, deceased (who died on the 22nd day of February, 1908, at Cheadle Royal Asylum aforesaid, and whose Will was proved by John Arthur Jessop, of "Elford," 01- ton, in the County of Warwick, and Henry Ver- non Jessop, of Park-street, Walsall, in the County of Stafford, the surviving Executors therein named, on the 21st day of July, 1908, in the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice), are hereby required to send in the PARTICULARS of their DEBTS or CLAIMS to the said Executors, at the Offices of the under- signed, their Solicitors, on or before the 12th day of SEPTEMBER next. And Notice is hereby also given that after that day the said Executors will nrocccd to distribute the Assets of the said Deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which they shall then have had Notice, and that they will not be liable for the Assets, or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Debt or Claims they shall not then have had Notice. Dated this 5th day of August, 1908. EDWD. WESTWOOD and CO., 36, Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, p Solicitors for the said Executors. PUBLIC NOTICES. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF DENBIGH. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACTS. APPOINTMENT of ASSISTANT INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. THE Denbighshire County Council are pre- pared to consider applications from persons under 30 years of age conversant with the Eng- lish and Welsh Languages for apppointment as Assistant Inspector of W eights and Measures for the Denbigh District of the County of Denbigh at an inclusive salary of L2 per week subject to termination by three months' notice on either side. The person appointed must pass the Board of Trade Examination within three months of the date of his appointment if he haft not already done so. Candidates canvassing directly or indirectly will be disqualified. Applications endorsed "Assistant Inspector of Weighta and Measures" accompanied by not more than three recent testimonials are to be delivered to me, the undersigned, by not later than the 12th day of SEPTEMBER, 1908. Dated this 10th day of August, 1908. W. R. EVANS, Clerk of the County Council. County Offices, Ruthin. 22028p CARNARVONSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TENDERS FOR COAL. THE Carnarvonshire Education Committee are prepared to receive Tenders for the supply of best Wigan Arley Coal for all the Elementary Schools of the County, either in groups or singly, for the ensuing Winter Session. Form of Tender may be received on application to me. All Tenders should be forwarded to this Office, endorsed "Coal Tenders," on the outside envelope, not later than the 31st August instant. Dated this 10th day of August: 1908. EVAN R. DAVIES, Secretary of Education. County Education Offices, Carnarvon. 22027p Late Advertisements. LLANDUDNO. mo BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, as a going concern, one of the most imposing, commodious, well-built, well-arranged, and pro- fitably conducted PRIVATE and COMMER- CIAL HOTELS on the North Wales Coast, con- taining large and lofty Dining-room, Drawing- room, Commercial, Dining, and Waiting-room, spacious Entrance Hall and Vestibule, Private Sitting-rcom, Smokeroom, Office, etc., together with 50 Bedrooms, etc., etc.; most centrally situated in the above high-class seaside resort; early possession; owner retiring; a rare oppor- tunity.—Further particulars to T. W. Griffith, Town Hall, Llandudno. T>IPE ORGAN.—One Manual, 220 Pipes, Swell, eight Stone, beautiful tone; suit Church or Chanel; Pedals may be added; newly- erected price E46. May be seen by appoint- nient,-Evan-q. Fair View, Penthvnside, Llan- dudno. FOR SALE, Antique Furniture: Oak Cup- board (Tridarn) Dresser, three high-back Chairs, Grandfather's Clock, brass face; all in good order; at Lewis Evans'. Bodryfedd, Llys- faen, near Colwyn Bay. 22054p COOK-GENERAL Wanted, for London; good c home, good wages; family three; House- maid kept.—Address, "M. H. "Pioneer" Offices, Colwyn Bay. 22054p GENERAL for Fimall kadnor- G drive, New Brighton. WANTED, BOOTS, experienced, immediate- ly.—Victoria Hotel, Llanrwst.

BURNING FATALITY AT LLANDUDNO. THE INQUEST. Mr Pentir Williams, coroner for North Carnar- vonshire, held an inquest, on Wednesday after- noon, touching the death of Mrs Blanche Jones, 39, Madoc-street, Llandudno, who died on Tues- day night, as the result of a burning accident, caused by the bursting of a lamp. LJeceased, who was 64 years of age, was in the habit, according to tho evidence of her adopted son, Rd. Thomas Jones, of sleeping on a sofa during the past fourteen years with a lamp on the chest of drawers at the foot. About 5.30 on Tuesday morning, he heard screams, and upon rushing downstairs, he found the deceased in flames. The lamp was an ordinary one, with a glass oil vessel. He extinguished the flames by wrapping his coat around the woman. One of the visitors staying in the house-Mr Short—came to Jones' assistance, and Mrs Jones told him that the lamp burst.. Shortly afterwards, she became unconscious, and remained so until about mid- night, when she expired. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and added a rider, deprecating the use of lamps with glass oil containers.

I THE TREFRIW WELLS. l Visitors and patients recommended by doctors to take the Waters at this historic and pictur- esque North Wales Chalybeate Spa, express their great appreciation of the commodious new Pump- room and complete new suite of Baths which have recently been erected. They are the rich- est iron waters known, viz., 381 grains Proto- sulphate of iron to the gallon, and are, and have been for generations, prescribed by many eminent physicians for Antemia, Indigestion, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Nervous Debility, etc., with most bene- ficial results. The Waters are also supplied in perfectly natural Spa condition, in* boxes contain- ing one dozen two-doze bottles, at 3s 6d per box, from Chemists, or 3s 9d post paid from the Wells. During the last two or three months hundreds of patients have taken the Waters and Baths, and many very remarkable cures have resulted from a course of the treatment, both when taken at home and at the Wells. Send for Medical Booklet and Guide to Trefriw Chalybeate Wells, Ltd.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSTOOED. (For the week ending Saturday, August fith, 1908.) Mean maximum (in shade) gg.4 Mean minimum (in shade) 51.7 Highest in shade 77 Lowest in shade 44 Maximum in the mm 145 Lowest on the grass 43 Bright sunshine .(boure) 50.5 Mean amount of cloud (per cent.) 49.2 Observer: Dr. n. W. FOX.

For the first six months of the year the num- ber of alien immigrants was 162,223, compared with 226,878 during the corresponding period of 1907; while the rejections Bumbered 343, as against 322 last year.

» EDUCATIONAL. ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL. (Secondary School for Boys and Girls in Ua. Colwyn Bay District). THE DISTINCTIONS gained by past and pre- JL sent Pupils of Abergele County Schoo) during the last FOUR YEARS include:- SCHOLARSHIPS and EXHIBITIONS: Meyrick Exhibition, Jesus College, Oxford. Open Exhibition, Trinity College, Cambridge. Open Exhibition, Jesus College, Oxford. Minor Scholarship, Trinity College, Cambridge. Major Scholarship (LIGO a year for five years), Trinity College, Cambridge. Open Exhibitions, University College, Bangor. Denbighshire County Exhibitions. King's Scholarships, etc. PASSES AT: History Tripos, Cambridge University (Firsfc Class, Part I.). London Matriculation- Welsh Matriculation. Oxford Responsions. Cambridge Previous. Edinburgh Medical Preliminary. Civil Service (Third in the Kingdom at Post Office Examinations). Intermediate Accountants' Examination. (Thiri in Honours). Bank Examinations. The Degree Examinations of the Universitiew of Wales, Oxford, and Edinburgh. The Central Welsh Board Examinations (with numerous Distinctions at the Honours, Senior, and Junior Stages). Preparation for all the Universities and for the Professional Preliminary Examinations. Chemical Laboratories, Manual Training Room, Cookery Kitchen, Art Room, etc. All the Games are organised and under Stafl Supervision. The next Term begins on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th. For further information apply to Mr J. Wil- liams. M.A., Headmaster, or to Mr E. A* Crabbe, Solicitor, Clerk to the Governors. 22030p COLWYN BAY. WILTON HOUSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (Recognised by the Board of Education). THOROUGH MODERN EDUCATION AND HOME CARE. Successes at Oxford Local and Music Exam& 19755p THE MISSES MORRIS. RHOS-ON-SEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL. (Late RHOS COLLEGE). Principal: J. H. GLOVER, M.A, Prospectus on Application. Musio. MR F. GURNEY BARNETT^ A. R. C. M., Conductor of the Colwyn Bay Philharmonic Society, GIVES LESSONS IN Organ and Pianoforte Playing, Singing, Voice Production, Theory, Harmony, etc* Caii(Ldatak prepared for all recognised Ex- aminations. 'Lessons given at Pupil's own Rest- dence; at Mr Fleet's Mueic Warehouse, Pen- rhyn-road; or at Noa'iiiajih-urst, LJanerch-rcadf (off B romp ton-avenue), Colwyn Bay. 12965p RELIGIOUS SERVICES. LLYSFAEN PARISH CHURCH. ————— ENGLISH SERVICES. Morning 11-15 a.m. [ Seats Free, LLANELIAN PARISH CHURCH, NEAR COLWYN BAY. ENGLISH SERVICE AT 10-45 A M. 21679P JBRYNYMAEN PARISH CHURCH (2 Miles S. of Colwyn Bay). DIVINE SERVICE-SUNDAYS. ENGLISH.—ll a.m., Matins and Sermonj 7.15 p.m., Short Evensong and Sermon (from Whit-Sunday to October). Holy Communion on 1st Sunday in month at 11 a.m.; Saints Days, 11 a.m. WELSH.—10 a.m., Matins and Sermon; 6 p m.j, Evensong and Sermon. Holy Communion oa 2nd Sunday in month, at 10 a.m. From October to Whit-Sunday, Bilingual Service at 6 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Prayer Books and Hymn Books provided. Vicar: REV. MEREDITH J. HUGHES. COACHING. COLWYN BAY. J. Fred Francis & Sons' COACHING TOURS TO THE WELSH HILLS, WATERFALLS AND LAKE DISTRICTS (Weather and other circumstances permitting). TIMES OF STARTING AND RETURNING. EARLY BOOKINGS.—In order to avoid the Coaches being delayed, Passengers are earnestly requested to Book early at the Coaching Office, "The Mews." Should weather or other circumstances prevent the Coaches from going, the Fare will be returned. Tour No. I.-The Grand Loop Tour. "Th. Duke of York" leaves the Mews daily at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.30 p.m. Fare for the rounds 10s; Box Seats, 2s extra. 56 miles. 3 teams. Tour No. 2.-Dettwaycoed. Coach leaves the Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare, 7s; Box Seats, Is extra. 40 miles. Coacb does not run unless sufficient Passengers booked. Tour No. 3.-Rhuddlan Castle and the City of St. Asaph. Coach leaves the Mews at 11 a.m. daily (Tuesdays and Saturdays excepted). Arriv- ing home at 5.15 p.m. Fare, 5s; Box Seats 18 extra. 28 miles. Tour No. 4.-Penmaenmawr. Coach leaves the Mews daily at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s, Box Seats, Is extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 5.—The Short Loop. Coach leaves the Mews daily at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s; Box Seats, Is extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 6.-BodnalAt Hall. Coach leaves the Mews at 2.30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Saturdays only). Arriving home at 6 p.m. Fare, 3s; Box Seats, 18 extra. 16 miles. Tour No. 7.—Llanrwst and Gwydyr Castle. Coach leaves the Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare 5s; Box Seats Is extra. 30 miles. Tour No. 8.-Rbydyfoel and Coed Coch. Coach leaves twice daily at 10.15 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 1 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Return Fare, 3s 6d; Bo* Seats, Is extra. 20 miles. Gwrych Castle (Residence of the Countess of Dundonaid).-The Proprietors have permission to drive through the Grounds upon payment of < small Fee. Days of Admission: Tuesdays and Fridays. ALL TOURS RETURN IN AMPLE TIME FOR DINNER AT THE HOTELS. Beats may be booked with the Head Porter at any of the Hotels. Other short Coaching Tours are taken. Placee and Times are written daily on the Notice Board. at the Coaching Office, "The Mews." Any of the Coaches can be engaged privately at a day's No- tice. Large Parties catered for at Reduced Rate*. For further Particulars, see J. Fred Francis and Sons' Coaching Guide and Coach Bills. Booking Offi :-THE MEWS, CONWAY. ROAD, COLWYN BAY (facing the N. and S. Wales Bank, and adjoining the Central HotelL and VICTORIA PARK MEWS, CONWAY- ROAD. COLWYN BAY. snap