The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

r—— — As the result of the presence of Dutch war- ihipa in Venezuelan waters, the Venezuelan Cabinet has resolved that the first ship oommit- :ng an unfriendly act will be fired upon. There is no more reason for specially taxing land values than for taxing the rents of houses or dividends on shares. The real object of this movement is to make the private ownership of real propertiy so onerous that the way will be paved for land nationalisation "Estates Gazette. Milton's tercentenary was celebrated on Tues- day night by the British Academy by a gathering at which a poem, specially written by Geo. Mere- dith in honour of the occasion, was read. M————W» Captain Mark Kerr, in command of Great Britain's latest fast cruiser the Elswick-built "Invincible, speaking in Newoastle-on-Tyne, described her as known to the Adnuralty as the "electric egg." In Mr Justice Swinfen Eady's court on Friday counsel asked a witness, "How long is it since there has been a. pig in the sty ?" The witness replied, "I don't think there has been a pig there sinoe my eldest brother left." In the Official Post Office Circular, issued on Tuesday night, the authorities impress upon the telephonists the need for the observance of forms of courtesy in their communications with tele- phone users.

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LLANDUDNO. LICENCE TRANSFERRED. At Conway Petty Sessions on Monday, upon the application of Mr E. E. Bone, a full transfer of the licence of the Marine Hotel, Llandudno, was granted from Mr Richard Conway to Mr Wm. H. F. Gauntlett, late of Portman Square, London, who, it was stated, had purchased the property from Mr Conway, CHILDREN SAVED FROM BURNING. Throe children were rescued from being burnt in bed on Friday night under exciting circum- stances at Llandudno. The children, whose ages range from eight downwards, had been put to bed by their mother, the wife of Mr R. E. Jones, who occupies rooms over a jeweller's shop in Lower Mostyn-street A mq.n named John Jones, living at 35, Jubilee-street, was standing near Trinity Church, opposite the shop, when he saw the curtains of an upper room over the shop were on fire. He rushed across the street and told the startled mother, who ran to the door in response to his loud knock, that there was fire upstairs. He ran to the room, found the children behind the bed half suffocated, the room full of smoke, the curtains and dressing table on fire, and the flames just attacking the bedclothes. A young main named J. Parry had followed Jones upstairs, and the two succeeded in beating out and stifling the fire just as Sergeant Jones and other policemen arrived on the scene. The children were fortunately unhurt. CHURCH OFFERTORIES.—During the past month the offertories at the various churches amounted as follows:—Holy Trinity, JE37 lis ld; 2 St. George's, B14 12s lid, SUNSHINE.—The amount of bright sunshine rooorded at Llandudno during the week ending December 6th was 13 hours 36 minutes. The rain- fall during the same period stood at 0.280 inchea. ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital was given at the St. John's English Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday evening, by Miss Dorothy Hughes, who was assisted by Mr S. L. Coveney, in the rendering of some duetts for organ and piano- forte. Solos were also sung by Miss Rowlands and Mr J. D. Owen. AGED PEOPLE'S TREAT. The following subscriptions have been received towards the above fund:—Mrs Eckersley, J31 IB; Mrs Ottley, 5s; Mr Holme, 5s; Miss Sherridan, 5s; Mrs Shad. Roberts, 5s; Mrs Chantrey, 5s; Miss Mar- riott, 2s; Mrs Mayler, 5s; Mrs Wright, Preswyl- fa, 2s 6d; Mrs T. W. Griffith, 5s; Mrs Walton Evans, 5s; Mrs Moses, 2s 6d; Mr Jephoott, 2s 6d; Misses Williams, Dover House, 2s 6d; Mr J. R. Evans, Beach Grove, 2s; Mrs William Bevan, Gowerdale, 5s; Mr J. Roberts. Wynnburg, 10s; Mr Woodhall. 10s; Mrs U. Hughes, 2s 6d. THE ST. BEUNO'S MISSION YOUNG MEN'S CLUB. Mr L. M. Curtler has presented this club with a handsome polished new bagatelle table. This winter marks the completion of Mr Curtler's sixteenth year in connection with the club, which has been the means of a great amount of good among the young men on the Great Orme, who are under the greatest obliga- tion to Mr Curtler for his excellent work amongst them. SATURDAY NIGHT POPS.—Another excel- lent entertainment was given at the Town Hall on Saturday night, when the following rendered an enjoyable programme:—Misses Jackson, M. Griffiths, H. Jameson, Jones, Hobson, Messrs Brown, W. Roberts, A. Edwards, and a Chorus Party. The accompanists were Miss Jackson and Miss M. Griffiths. The Rev. D. Davies pre- sided. and gave a most suitable address. ST. PAUL'S LITERARY SOCIETY. An enjoyable social was held on Monday evening, at the St. Paul's Church House, Craigydon. The room had been decorated with flowers, etc., by Councillor Henry Wilson and Mr Norrie, York Villa. An excellent programme was sustained by Mr L. H. Summerfield, Mr A. C. Axtell, Mr Joseph Forrester, Miss D. Walton Evans, Mr Clement W. Brown. Mr C. J. Mont- gomery, and Miss M, Woodcock. In the spelling- bee Mr A. D. T. Marks awarded the first prize to Mrs Lever amongst the ladies, and Mr A. G. Pugh amongst the gentlemen. The Vicar of Llanrhos (Rev. J. F Reece, B.A.) was the ad- judicator in the impromptu speech competition, and awarded Mrs J. J. Marks the ladies' prize, and Mr E. E. Bono, the qrentlemen's. In the reading competition, Mr Montgomery awarded the ladies' prize to Miss Winter, and the gen- tlemen's to Mr J. Higg-inbottom. Refresh- ments were served. Miss Woodcock, Miss King, and Miss Currey having charge of the edibles. THE HARRIERS.—A race was run from Pen- maenmawr to Llandudno on Wednesday after- noon, a distance of close upon ten miles, the starter being Mr Charles Felix. The handi- cappers were Mr Harold Hayden and Mr C. Macarley, the timekeeper being Mr Will Owen. The race resulted as follows :-1, A. Evans, start 6 minutes, time 59 min. 25sec.; 2, Davies, 6 min., 1 hr. 30 see. 3, L. Roberts, 6 min., 1 hr. 1 min. 4. W. H. Hughes,. 6 min., 1 hr. 1 min. 10 sec.; 5. Cheetham, 3 min., 1 hr. 3 min. 5 sec.; 6. W. Hughes, 6 min., 1 hr. 1 min. 8 sec. The above were the first six runnrrs home, and were awarded medals at the Prince's Theatre in the evening by Professor Beaumont. PRINCE'S THEATRE. The animated pic- tures are witnessed by crowded houses nightly at the Prince's Theatre. For the first three evenings next week the audience are in- vited to take part in a novel competition by giv- ing their opinions of the pictures. Handsome prizes are offered, particulars of which will be found in our advertisement columns. ST PAUL'S CHURCH.-The work of erect- ing a new vestry and organ chamber at the St. Paul's Duke of Clarence Church. Craigydon, is being rapidly proceeded with SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL. On Saturday the Llandudno Amateurs journey to Denbigh in search of League points, when the following- players will take the fieJd :-Bob Lunt; J. H Jones and A. N. Other; Jacob Williams, George Davies, and H. Pearson; D. Williams, Jack Brown, J. E. Williams, Brookes-Evans, and Jimmy Williams. WHIST DRIVE. In connection with the Craigydon Mutual Improvement Association, a whist drive was held at the Craigydon Boarding House, on Wednesday evening. A most enjoy- able time was spent, the stewards being Messrs Bert D'Oely Watkins, C. F. Evans. W. J. Sewell, and the secretary, Mr J. J. Knight. M.I.A. Mr A. J. Peacock presided over a social held in connection with the Craigydon Mutual Improvement Association, on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. An ex- cellent programme was sustained by Mr C. W. Brown, Master Aled Williams, Mr C. Elliot, Mr B. Butler, Mrs J. J. Knight, Mr John Roberts, Mr J. Gregory, and Mr Axtel. The evening con- cluded with a dance. REHOBOTH LITERARY SOCIETY. On Monday evening Mr W. S. Williams presided, when excellent papers were read on "Thomas Charles" by Miss J. E. Jones (Jubilee-street); "Dr. Lewis Edwards," Miss Mary Williams ("Pioneer"); and "Joseph Thomas, Carno," by Mr Thomas Griffith (Llys Meirion). A discus- sion followed, when Mr David Davies, Mr Thos. Parry, and Mr Robert Williams, Rose Mont, spoke. LLANDUDNO JUNCTION DRUNKENNESS.—At Conway Police Court on Monday, Edward Jones, Mochdre, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness. MOTHER'S UNION.—In connection with the local branch of lihe Mother's Union, a special service waa heU at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening, when the' Rector (Rev. W. Davies) delivered an address- PRESENTATION. Mar William Benbow, Bron Arfon, left the Junction this week for Birkenhead. For the last two year- he waa ohoirmastetr at Holy Trinity Church, and was at one time conductor of the United Choral Society «t Llandudno Junction. At ft meeting of Churchmen on Friday evening, under tie pre- l sidency of the Rev. E. James, Mr Benbow was presented with a pipe in case m recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to the church as choirmaster. The presentation was made by Mr Mackinlay Davies. TEACHERS' CLASSES. Reporting upon the Llandudno Junction teachers' centre, H.M. Inspector states that the successes gained at re- oeat examinations testify to the sound efficiency of the instruction given. The suggestions made in 1.e8t year's report with reference to the better classification of the students, the strengthening of the staff, and the giving of systematica in. struction in needlework had been adopted and been attended by beneficial results of an unmis- takable character. Home work was well or- ganised, and added materially to lie efficienoy of the instruction, wihile special attention was paid to reading, which, together with recitation, had in recent years been much neglected. The evident sympathetic relationship existing be- tween teachers and taught was noted with much satisfaction.

PENRHYNSIDE. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday afternoon, a team representing Colwvn Bay Gasworks defeated a team representing the local quarries by three goals to two. WEDDING. Miss E. A. Jones, eldest daughter of Mrs Jones (Bryn Gwynt Villa), and j *J°nes> l&te of Tywyn, Llangwstenin, and now of Penmaenmawr, were married on Monday. LECTURE.—A lecture was delivered at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on Tuesday evening, by the Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones, who took as tis subject the "Characters of Daniel Owen." Mr E. Williams, Post Office, presided over a good attendance. CONCERT AT PENRHYN BAY.—A highly successful concert was held at the Penrhyn Bay Chapel on Wednesday evening. Mr T. J. Jones, Dinarth Hall, presided over a good attendance, and an interesting programme waa contributed to by several local artistes. The accompanist was Miss Maggie Lloyd, Penrhyn Bav, and the proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School fund. THE C.M. CONCERT.-A concert was held at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Thursday evening, when Mr Benjamin Williams, Llandudno, presided over a good attendance. An intereting programme was contributed to by Miss Griffiths (Llinos Dyffryn), Mr Llewelyn Davies, Colwyn Bay; Mr T. J. Williams, Mr Joseph Parry, Mr James Hobson, Miss Annie Higginbottom, and the Penrhynside Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Robert Owen (Tan-y- Graig. The accompanists were Miss Maggie Lloyd, Penrhyn Bay, and Mr Charlie Hughes.

RUTHIN. BATHAFARN HALL.—This well-known man- sion, situate near Llanbedr, has been taken by Captain and Mrs Hawke, and is now undergoing alterations. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.—The headquartere of this corps for Denbighshire are at Ruthin, where two sergeants have arrived, one being in charge of the transport department and the other of the supply department. Recruiting is still proceeding. WHIST DRIVE.—Another of the long serieli of whist drives took place at the Assembly Rooms to-day week. The company numbered about sixty, the M.C. being Mr Baldwin Grif- fiths (Town Clerk). Miss A. M. Roberts (Well- street) and Mr Hunt (H.M. Prison) won the ladies' and gentlemen's prizes respectively.

LLANRWST TRADESMEN CO-OPERATE. AN ASSOCIATION FORMED. A meeting of tradesmen convened by five of the largest tradesmen in the town was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, when practically every shop-keeper in town attended. Mr R. G. Owen, Greenwich House, who was elected to the chair, expressed his pleasure at the evident interest evinced in the object of the meeting, which was to promote unity and better understanding between the tradesmen of the town. They were there to discuss the ways and means to attain that object. The tradesmen were the back-bone of the town, and it was es- sential for them to unite and become a power to defend their interests (applause). Things had lately assumed a serious aspect, and it was time for them to unite in repelling the evil that threatened them as shopkeepers (ajiplause).- INVADED BY OUTSIDERS. Mr J. W. Jones remarked that he had felt the want of unity between the tradesineii for years, as there were many points to discuss. The ques- tion of shop hours should be settled, as under present conditions some shops were kept open after others had closed. On the previous Wed- nesday several strangers appeared in the town and offered their goods on sale on the Market Square. A scene was enacted in consequence, which aroused them as shopkeepers to action in self defence (applause). He hoped the Council would arrange their bye-laws so as to do away with these hawkers. What he termed company shops had been opened in the town, with the re- sult that the bad paying customer spent his money with them, and asked for credit at the other shops. They lived in a free country, and could not prevent the companies opening shops in the town, but if an association was formed they would become acquainted with the bad payer and put a stop to his tactics. Mr E. Lloyd Jones said that strangers mono- polised the Market Square and offered their goods for sale, and only paid 6d or a Is for the privilege, while the tradesmen paid heavy rates towards the administration of the town. Mr A. Hughes, Compton House, said that such associations had been the means of doing excellent work in other towns, and should prove of equal value at Llanrwst. The competition promoted by strangers was felt directly or indirectly by every trade, and it was time the question of their mon- opoly of the Market Square should be finally settled. An association of the kind suggested would be of the greatest value and erf assistance to the Council, who would not fail to listen to the united opinion of such an important body of men (applause). Mr W O. 'Williams pointed out that such an association had been formed before, but owing to apathy on the part of the tradesmen it died in its infancy like every other movement inaugura- ted in the town. Festiniog boasted of an asso- ciation by which they had been instrumental in black-listing the bad payers in the town. Mr Thomas, saddler, denied the sudden demise of the previous association, as it had Jasted for four years. The most important business tran- sacted during that period was the price of "grocerS" sacks" (laughter). Mr A. Hughes moved, and Mr Jonathan Jones seconded, tha-t an association be formed and termed "The Llan,y,Ú Tradosmen s Association," which was unanimously adopted. Mr R. G. Owen was elected chairman, Mr Ro bert Williams (Gwydr House) treasurer, and Mr David Jones (Berlin House) secretary. The following were appointed to act on the Executive Committee with the officials :-Messrs Evan Pughe, J. W. Jones, Comet Stores; J. Jones, Central Restaurant; A. Hughes, Compton House; E. Lloyd Jones, and J. Thomas, saddler. It wai decided that the subscriptions for the first year should be one shilling. CLOSING ON BOXING DAY. After some discussion it was resolved to close the shops on Boxing Pay. LOVED THE JEWS. Mr David Jones enquired whether the associa- tion were going to move in regard to the spaces on Ma.rket Square. Mr J. Thomas suggested tha.t the matter be left in abeyance until the association was in working order. But he felt that the Council should make such a charge for the spaces that for they would form an asset to the town. There was no reason why all the Jews in the country should be allowed to dump their goods there practically free of charge. The Chairman: I feel no animosity towards the Jews; I love them (laughter). Mr Pryce Williams, London House, remarked that one councillor at least was favourable to the strangers. He (the speaker) took a space on the Market the previous Wednesday, but it meant practically a free fight to maintain it. If the tradesmen took the spaces until the Council had settled the question they could keep the Jews and others away in the meantime. The Chairman explained that rules would be prepared and submitted for the approval of the next meeting, after which they could discuss the different subjects which interested them, and de- cide upon their future action. The meeting then terminated.

LIBERALISM AT FESTINIOG MR OSMOND WILLIAMS, M.P., AND THE LORDS. A largely attended Liberal demonstration waa held at Blaenau Festiniog on Saturday night. Mr Wm. Owen, chairman of the Merionethshire Liberal Association, presided. A resolution was passed expressing unabated ooofideoce in the Government, aDd in Mr Oe- mond Williams, M.P., and another resolution ex- pressed profound indignation at the action of the House of Lords in rejecting the Licensing Bill. Mr Osmond Williams said the loss by bye- elections waa the penalty the Liberal party had to pay for reform. No great measure of social reform such ac the Licensing Bill could be brought before the country without risk. The Trade had always been recognised as the greatest instrument for corruption the democratic Govern- ment had ever seen. The question naturally arose whether the rejection of the Licensing Bill and the failure of the Education compromise would not, or should not, bring about a tinal struggle between the two Houses, culminating quickly in a general election, for if they accepted the wreck- ing of the Lioensing Bill and took the insulting result of the insolent meeting at Lansdowne House lying down, they would, in his opinion, be abandoning all hope of solving the drink question. But whatever might be the future of temperance and licensing reform, there was no doubt this had been a very remarkable year. Mr Williams then dealt with the Old-Age Pensions Act and other measures passed by the Govern- ment. Regarding the education compromise, be must say that as a Bill he hated it. He disliked the right of entry, and could not oontempiate contracting-out with equanimity, but as a com- promise he had supported it (applause). The creed of Liberalism, he went on, was "Trust the people," and as a believer in that creed Socialism had no terrors for him. Concluding, he said it was time to clear the decks for the supreme constitutional and social struggles which had so rapidly developed owing to the pro- vocative encroachments of the House of Lords.

GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. The following is a list of the new records just issued by the Gramophone Company: — BANDa. CoLDSTREAM Gdabds—Reminiscenoes of Offen- bach, La Gran Via (Selections) Amoretten Zanse (Waltz), Pantomime Suite de Balleti, Havana (Selections) and (2) The Moon hath raised her lamp above (Oornet Duet), Spanish Dance (An Evening in Toledo), "Pauenoe," Suuivan. ParoB's BAND-La Gitaaa, Waltz. LA Soala Symphony OitcuzsTRA-March from Aida. CONCERT MUSIC. Ma JOHN Harbison—Tihoughta and Fears B Tempi, ¡ Molly Dear, (fouU; (a) Till the Dawn, Rubenst On a Brown Boes Edge, Addey. ME EVAN WILLIAIlS-Adewde, Beeaoven; How Many Hired Servants ("Prodigal Son"), Sullivan; The Bay of Biscay. Mr EDWARD LLoYD-The Holy City, Adams (with organ and piano accompaniment)- MR JOHN COATES-Green Grow the Rushes O Bwrns • At the Mid-hour of Night, Cowen. HERB Cornelious (tenor—The Hammer Song ("Siegfried"), Wagner- tiERH HEBOLD, Aria from "Le Cid," M-net. Miss Perceval ALLEN- I will sing of Thy great Mercies ("St. Paul"), Mendelssohnf My Redeemer and miy Lord ("Golden Legend'), Sulltvan. Madame Jones HUDSON-The Bird that came in Spring, Benedict (flute obligato); She Wandered down the Mountain Side, Clay. MR TBORPB BATEs-Tle Bedouin Love Song, Pin-. Mtrs EDNA THORNTON-My Heart is Wrary, Ovrtnp Thomas; Love not the World ("Prodigal Son' Sulltvan. I QUARTETTES QUARTETTES Miss PERCEVAL ALLEN, Miss Auce Lajon, JOHN Harbison, and RO>JiT E^jdfop>-Ypb, I thougb I walk ("Light of tZb. World"), Sutlw- When Hands Meet, Pinruti. Maxjamoiseujb I MICHAILOWA (soprano). Aria from "Opritaoamk." 'i'schaikowsiy HUMOROUS. I MR HARRY LAUDER-He was very, very kmd to me, A IVip to Inverary. Mz George Rob by—I think I shall sleep wall to-iilgirt. INSTRUMENTAL. Herb Wilhelm BACKHAUS (piano), Prelude, Rachmaninoff ■ Harmonious Blacksmith, Handel; Fantasie Impromptu, Chopin, La Campanella, Paganini-Liszt • Prelude and Study, Chopin. RENARD TiBio (piano, violin, and 'cello)— Scherzo from Trio, Op. 66, MdxdtUmhn t Adagio from Trio IV., Ap ii., Beethoven. MB PERCY Grainger (Piano)--Cadenza from First Piano Concerto Op. 16, Greiy. Piccolo Solo, Variations on the Keel Row, Mr Eli HUDSON. Whistling Nymphs and Shepherds, Bid me Discourse, Buhop, Mb CHARLES Capper. RECITATION. MB BRANSBY Williams—Mi caw bar and Uriah Heep ("David Oopperfield"). Classical and popular band numbers are agree- ably mixed. The Havana selections by the Cold- stffeams give a complete resume of the melodies in Mr George Edwards' latest Gaiety success. They are capitably reproduced. Tine cornet duet by Hawkins and Webb is in its original form one of the finest ducts for tenor and bari- tone ever written, and possibly some readers have in their possession the record made by Mr John Harrison and Air Robert Radford. The re- cording of the brass instruments is beautifully smooth, the cornet notes sounding clear and sweet. The Spanish Dance is a descriptive pieoe full of real Spanish colouring. It is a wild whirling dance to the accompaniment of oafitanets, and shows the rich voluptuous melody for which the music of Spain is renowned. Offenbach's Reminiscences, arranged by Winter- bottom, form a delightful number of sparklwg musio. The Pan to mine Suite de Ballet (arranged by Dan Godfrey) includes an expressive and bravura piece of solo work for the oboe, and is a most attractive record. Pryor's Band contri- butes a cLever Spanish waltz. One hears the "click" of the castanets, and in imagination pictures the Spanish dancer in the midst of an admiring group of Spaniards. This will prove a favourite record for impromptu dances in the home circle. The "Holy City" will always be associated with Mr Edward Lloyd's name, for during the latter part of his career he sang rt perhaps more frequently than any other ballad. This is the second record he has made of this beautiful song, and it is much superior to the first one. It has a soft organ obligato. The Soala Orchestra gives a fine rendering of Verdi's march from "Aida," the singing tone of the brass Instruments being especially noteworthy. Mr John Harrison and Mr Evan Williams sing all their pieces with true artistry, and t'he records of this month are characteristic. A notable record is the tenor song of Herr Herold, one quite worthy of a place amongst celebrity records. He possesses a powerful voice, which is heard to advantage in the broad melo- dic passages. His high notes are true to pitch, whilst the mellow notes of his middle voice remind us of Caruso. This record should sell well. Madame Jones-Hudson, assisted by Mr Eli Hudson, on the flute, makes a splendid record of Sir Julius Benedict's song. It admirably suite her bird-like voice. Benedict has written some wonderful music, and will be remembered as the composer of the Lily of Killarney. He was a German musician, who afterwards became naturalised in England. We believe he was for a time conductor at Drury Lane. Miss Edna Thornton's record, a solo out of Sullivan's "Prodigal Son," is a gem of purest melody, and the richness of the rendering wiil appeal to all lovers of the late Arthur Sullivan's art. Miss Thornt.on has a lovely quality of voice, which is very apparent in her singing. "When Hands Meet;" is another example from t.he ece mingle inexhaustible sitore of Pinsuti's part-songs, and is beautifully rendered by Miss Perceval Allen, Miss Alice Lakin, Mr Harrison, and Mr Rad- ford- The exquisite finish and balance of parte for which this quartette is notable is well main- tained, wifh the result that the reooTd is a worthy successor to those already made. Sulli- van's "Yea, though I walk ("Light of the World") shows that, his many gifts included the writing of part-songs, and the rendering which the quartette of voices gives of this piece is truly exquisite. Mr Robey and Mr Lauder sing soaiie of their latest successes in their best stylo. "He was very, very kind to me" is funny, and, needless to saer, the husband in the piece is a Sootohman! The two examples by Mr Bransby Williams from the excellent and unique character-studies of Dickens, delivered with beautiful finish, will be greatly admired. Instrumental records are always popular, and the new records are even an improvement on tihose which have gone before. NEW BACKHAUS RECORDS. Eight new pianoforte records have been made by Herr Wilhelm Backhaul, and these surely represent the highest point of recording piano tone. The piano as an instrument of percussion has hitherto proved something of a stumbling block to the recording expert, but the new num- bere enable gramophone lovers to hear the great pianist at bis best. Their volume and clarity of tone is quite wonderful. Pianoforte students could not do better than purchase these records. LOCAL AGENTS. COLWYN Bay.—Fleet's Musio Warehouse. LLANDUDNO.-Bell'a Musio Warehouse. Rhyl.—Cheethana's Depot, Queen-street, Rhyl. i—eaiww

The death took place on Monday morning of Alderman David Roberts, Aberystwyth- He was one of the oldest of the Welsh brewers, and was vreE-kaovra and highly respected bj all cUssee-

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COMPENSATION AWARDS AT HOLYWELL. At Holy well County Court, on Tuesday, be- fore his Honour Judge Moss, application waa made by Mr Eiford Roberts, on behalf of Mary Elizabeth Roberts, widow, of Manchester House, Greenfield, for the payment of JS20 out of a sum awarded as compensation for the loss of her husband, who was killed in a Sutton Green col- liery. The applicant desired the money in or- der to extend the business in chipped potatoes and fried fob, which she had started Greea- field. She already made from 12s to 14s a week,and expected to do better. A certain sum had beeD awarded the applicant, and B2 108 per month was payable out of court for maintenance of the children and herself. His Honour granted Che application, and said he would review the awscd with the view of its reduction. Elizabeth Taylor, of Bagillt, was awarded JB190 26, on the loss of her husbaad, by Am Bagillt Colliery Company. £10 was granted, and JB2 a month. There were four children, the eldest seven years of age. Edward Griffiths, Bagillt, was allowed a weak- ly sum of 138 Id to oontinug during total pu1ia1 incapacity.