The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

OUR LIBRARY TABLE. I "Y GENINEN." I The St. David's Day issue of "Y Geninen," the Welsh National magazine, is as usual devoted to biographical accounts arid poetical contribu- tions relative to departed Welshmen. The cur- rent lesue of the magazine is an exceptionaliy in- teresting number, and will be read with interest. The oubjects of biographical notices include Six Maavhant Williams, Dr. Ellia Edwards, Dr. Spinther James, Si.r Edward Anwyl, Cynd<ielw, Dr. Roberts, J.P. (Isallt), Rev. Job Miles, and the Hon. Mio Herbert. Among the contributors are Sir Vincent Evans, Rev. 1'. Shankland, and other well-known literate and b&rcfcs.—(Gwenlyu Evans and Co., Carnarvon. Prioe, is.)

NANHORON. I PERSONAL. Lieut. C. H. Lloyd Edwards itae been invalided home from the Denbighshire Hu&>ars' Heaclqu,atters, Wrexham. NANHORON WOODS. These woods were thrown open to the public a. fortnight ago, and since then scoires of men, women -and children have been there gathering lire wood. All feel very grateful to the Squire of Nanhoron Halt for h's kirLdncca.

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ST. HELENS "PALS" AT BANGOR. I MIDNIGHT "WORK. I While there has been no outstanding feature in the training of the St. Helens Pals" at Bangor this week. the battalion has put in real hard work, day and night. Those in command appear to attach no little importance to the nocturnal work, for each night about D o clock the heavy thud of marching feet can be heard in High-street as the men. armed with pick and shovel, pro- ceed to Penrhvn Park for trench-digging and other useful duties, carried out under cover cf darkness. On Tuesday morning one com- pany returned home at 2 o'clock. The train- ing is thorough in every respect, the bat- talion being very fortunate in its oRicers, who, from Colonel Sir John Harrington down to the lowest subaltern take a personal in- terest in the men. The landladies of the city have also attended with military thoroughness to the all-important commis- sariat arrangements, and the men appeared to have profited in every way—certainly in physique-by their stay in Bangor. Though they are still in grey uniforms, their equip- ment in other respects is of the latest pat- tern. This week some of the officers were provided for the first time with horses. It was intended that the whole brigade, in- cluding the battalions at Carnarvon and Llanfairfecban, should concentrate at Pen- rhvn Park to-day week, but the order was cancelled at the eleventh hour, and the local battalion had a field day instead. To-day they march from Baugor and will not return until evening. For their mid-dav meal Messrs ,Rc«bt. Roberts and Co., High-street, have provided no fewer than 1225 large pies and a similar number of pieces of slab cake. Various rumours are in eiretilatioit as to when the !Jatblion intend leaving Bangor, but the only definite information is tv they proceed to Grantham about the middle of April—that is, according to present ar- rangements. During the week-end there was quite an influx of wires and sweethearts from St. Helens to see their "]ad, iu training. CHURCH PARADE. There was a large cozigregsioil at the Cathedral on Sunday for the church parade. The hymns included "0, Jesu. I have pro- mised," and also the National Anthem at tlTe close of the service were snug with much heartiness. Canon Davies (Dyfrig) preached from the text, "Unstable as water, thou shalt not ex- cel." He said that nowadays we required men of sanctified energy, armed with true religion and fortified with the grace of God. You soldiers," he said, "should realise the dignity and solemnity of your life. You must think not only of yourselves but of the re- cruits. The reputation of the British Em- pire is more or less in your hands, and our enemies will gauge the character of Great Britain through you. May all patriots fol- low you-r example. We cannot stand by as casual spectators in this war while oux soldiers are shedding their blood. We can all play the man and help one another by true brotherhood. If the whole country does its duty, firmly, spontaneously and resolute- ly we will emerge victorious from this ter- rible war." A detachment of the men, headed by the bugle band, attended morning service at St. Mary's Church, the vicar (Rev. J. C. Morrice) preaching. The Nonconformist section again attended the English Congregational Chapel, and the Roman Catholics St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. UNDEFEATED IX RUGBY AND I SOOOER So far, the battalion Rugby and noocer teams 1 Jvave an unbeaten^ record. The former combina. fcion Laving defeated the Normal College, met the London WtMi (Llandudiic), on Saturday, at Banyor. From the start pliav ruled in favour of the Souith Fanes £ «d, taking advantage of P. judi- cious pa«» by Capfc. Pottec, Serg<«n.fc Brescott scored a fine try, which Lieut. Petiek converted frem the kick-off. Some loose play by tihe Lon- don Wek^i fuLl-back allowed Lieut. Champion to score a, try. Lieut. Petiek faded to convert. At ha!f-t me the South Lanes led by two goals and a try to ml, tihe fin-ai score being:—South Lai.Co, four goals and two tries; London Welsh, nil. For t,he South Lanes, Sergeant Presooti; scored four tries; Li-rut. Barn, one try; Lieut. E. O. Ciiampion, one try; and Lieut. Petkk kicked four goals. Tihe following were ilie South Lance team :— Fuå ha.Cik, I.ancc-<orpooral Ma,n:; throe-quarter- backs, Lieut. Pet.ick, Sergeant Flanagan, Private MoGiackiiin, and Lieut. E. C. Oiiamp:on half. backs, Private Bridge and Lieut. Burn; for- wards, Captain Potter, Lieut, i'kichor, Sergeant Preecott, and Privat-fo Pickavanee, Pennington, Gerard. Hughes, and Pike. After the ma.tch the visitors were entertained to tea at the N.C.O. 'a Mtss, at the Queen' s Head Cafe. -to Beaumaris, where taey accounted for the Royal Anglesey Royal Engineers, by three goals to one. CONCERTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS. A number of men attended a social ga.t,herinoj.! on Tuesday, at the Mission Room. Hirael, in con!ifcti<?wi?it?t. Marys Church. Refresh- ments were provided, and tlte ^.ou fpent a very enjoyable time. OH Monday, at the Mission Rn-om, Canon Fairchitri. Principal of the North IValos Traiib- ing College, delivered an entertacrrng lecture on the best, pictures ill Punch during the last three years. On night, a concert, organised bv Mr Willi arn Jotnee, 3, Gambier-teri ace, was held at the Old Vicarage. Among those who contri- buted to the programme were Messrs E. Jones, Llanfairfecbar>, and J. Jones, Menai Bridge; Misa Hewitt, and Master Gonfon Jones, Arvonia Buildiiiigs; Mr T. Muliiner bemg the accom- panist. This (Friday) evc^ng, a concert, organised by the Y.M.C.A., 16 to be given at the Penrhyn Hall. Last Friday evening", P. social was held at the Hall, a number of the troap? being preterit. A pleasa<nt evening was sipent, the M,:s$c« Megan and Oiwon Williams, Mr W. Jones, and Mr Hubert Davies contrii bUÛng to the programme, Mr Guilvm Roberta being the acccmpinist, Mrs P. Brown and Mrs L. W. Mc Demi id kindly piovidcd the refresh- ments. and oigaret.tes_were 6u,pplif.,(] by Mrs T, F. Roberta. On the motion of P -ivate Auafe-n Smart, B" Company, seconded by Private R. Owen, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to ali who contributed to the evening's entertainment the former remarking that since their arrival jil Baiiijoc nothyi-g but kindness and goodwiil had been shown towards the soklrors.

ST. HELENS MEN AT THE FRONT. PRAISE FOR "LANCASHIRE LADS." I Somewhere in France. A river flows near our present gun position towards the German lines, and it occurred to some brainy individual that anv spies in the district might send messages irÍ bottles, etc., down the river. Hence we determined to put a net across and search for any such messages. This sounds easy, but the task necessitated the use of a boat, for the river is some thirtv or forty yards wide. However, we knew where a dilapidated old boat was kept, and thither one evening we marched—a little party of two officers and two men. None of us knew any French, but it is surprising how actions can successfully replace words. The owner of the boat-a most pacific-looking old farmer—was greatly awed by our officious party, and said "Oui" to everything we asked. k?,? could have had his farm for the asking that night: Having secured the boat, the next difficulty was to briug it back to our position. No oars or paddles were available, and the river is too deep for amateur punt- ing. We broke the top off an old sugar box and used the slats of wood as paddles, and succeeded in getting about half our distance. Then we ran aground. The night was an F- h e nioht was an extra dark one, and the flares from the trenches in front appeared especially bright. With each lfare over would come bullets with their "Pssug"; and down in that dirty old boat we'd flop immediately. At length, after half an hour of this sort of "honevpots" game, with intervals of frantic paddles and pushes—to say nothing of the accompanying language !—we decided we were "fed up." We :ed to the bank—the water was about knee- deep at this poiri-and chased round for gome rope. Then we "obtained" some long clothes' props from a neighbouring garden, and pushed away at the boat, which did eventually leave the mud. We continued the reet of our jour- ney towing along a bank which had been under flood water a week before, and was traversed by three beastly ditches. It does not need emphasising that we were more than pleased when our journey's end was reached. As it was now about 8.30 p.m., we adjourned for some hot tea and our ration of rum. An hour afterwards we renewed our task- I stretchirng the net across the river. Not be- ing engineers, we were exceedingly clumsy. One man fell out of the boat, but climbed in again—that meant delay in putting him ashore. Except for such minor accidents as torn fingers and trousers and a bruised nose— the result of a slip on the bottom of the boat -we finished the netting of the river success- fully about an hour after midnight. Next day we reported our work and received instructions "to search the net every night, and inform headquarters of the result if necessary." And so*, regularly etach night, between the hoi!,ra of &even and eight, our boating party "faWs in," and under tohe charge of a sergeant carries out a thorough search. The work is arduous, for the boat takes some shifHDig aoroaj. the cur- rent. We have not deemed it necessary to re- port to headquarters yet, for our "bag" up to dat-o is: 16 empty (!) beer barrels, 2 biscuit tins, 7 dead dogs, and 5 dead cats, to say nothing of such oddments as twigs, pieces of doth, weeds, etc. Tiie animal part of the "oog" is always "gamy," and is pitched over the netting, for we hear rumours that our friend the enemy is getting short of food. Oara is a more humane blockade tlian the naval one, for, as you see, we permit the passage of some food. The beer barrels a-re mysterious. Each-is tightly corked, and we hunt over both ouDixie and inside (whence there eomee a refreshing odour only) for signs and marks indicative of spies. AH ki vain, however. So we knock the majority of the barrels to pieces and use as firewood for our open-air kitchen. TJvce we have sawn in halves and are using ais tubs for bathe. I might add a word concerning the boat. We have christened it "Audacious*" From a la*t week's Chronicle I see the "St, Helen's Pals'" arc? in Bangor. You may be iu- terc-stfd to hear t.hat mo t. of the infantry just near us are a'so from St. Helen's, which is tha headquarters of the battalion. The men are doing wonderfully well, and if the "Pals" equal them when they come out they need fear no ad- verse criticism. These Lancashire laclis are good, cheery souls, especially aelept at winning. For those not in the know "t'Ù win"-to find, and, having found, to retain. Since they are near to a farm they "win" many eggs, etc., which, I surmke. accoiinii partly for their fitnipes. At any rate, they aiie as "fit as fiddles," and a. credit to Sot. Helens, Lancashire and the Army. It is now 7.30 p.m.. and I miwt away to our boatin.g parade. More beer barrels and dead dogt; Perhaps! i WIIY NOT?

EAST IANCASHIRES" AT CARNARVON. LEAVING SHORTLY. I According to present arrangements the 11th Service Battalion East Lancashire Regi- ment, now at Carnarvon, are to be removed to Grantham on April 9th, three weeks earlier than was anticipated. Brigadier-General Mackenzie has written to the Mayor of Acerington as follows:—"I have to inform you that information has reached me that it is proposed to remove the 112th Brigade early in April to Grantham. This Battalion will move at a strength of 1100 all ranks, and will leave its depot company behind. Instructions will shortly be issued as to the taking over of all local battalions which are up to strength." It is a remarkable fact that since the Accrington Battalion was formed the huge sum of over £ 56,000 has passed through his hands for disbursement in connection with the battalion. It is interesting to note that the officers and men of the battalion are so pleased with the kindness shown them by the Carnarvon people that they propose to give an enter- tainment at the Pavilion at an early date, the whole of the programme to be supplied by the battalion. This week some of the men have been trench-digging, while other companies have received instruction in musketry and advanc- ing in extended order. The men continue to make progress. and are winning golden opinions by their smartness and splendid be- haviour. CHURCH PARADE. I The men attended divine service, as usual, I at Christ Church on Sunday morning, the I Vicar officiating. CONCERTS FOR THE SOLDIERS. I On Sunday evening another successful con- cert for the "Pals" was held at the Guild Hall. It was arranged by Mr E. O. Davies. The hall was packed, among those .present being the Mayor of Accrington, who at the request of the Chairman (Dr. Parry) de- livered an address to the men. Col. Rickman (officer commanding) and the officers of the battalion were also present. The following took part:—Misses Sara and Alice Jones (Bron Hendre), Kathleen McDowell (Pant Afon), Jennie Morton Jones, loan Henry Lloyd. Miss Sara Jones and Mr W. Morris accompanied. On Sunday evening another concert was held at Castle Square English Presbyterian Church, the Rev. David Hughes, M.A.. pre- siding. The following took part:—Misses Owen Jones, Hilda Hall, Mary Thoinaa, Rennie Payne, Jennie C. Owen, Messrs Hugh Lewis. Tom Thomas, E. Hall. W. Owen. Mr W. Watkin Williams, A.R.C.M., presided at the organ. Another of the series of concerts in con- nection with the "Pals" was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Friday evenings Mr Isaac Ed- wards presiding. The concert was arranged by Private Coady. The following took part: Capt. Richard Jones (Scindia), Privates South- worth, Ramsibottom, Ash ton. and Lance-Cor- pcral Harrison. Private Howarth accoan- n:1"111I'd.. 11 ENTERTAINMEXT AT THE SANATORIUM I On Tuesday evening1 a number of the "Pals" held a concert at the Callt-v-sil Sana- türinm. Mr Isaac Edwards presided, and in conjunction with Private T. Coady, had ar- ranged the programme. The following took part Quartermaster-Sergt, Hindle, Pri- vates Haganay, Ashton, Thomas, H. Itirk- ham, Hindle. Coady, and Mr Roberts (Ban- gor-street). The accompanists were Privates Riley and Haworth. Mr D. J. Williams thanked all who took part on behalf of staff and patients. At the close of the concert the company paid a visit to those patients who were unable to attend the concert, and en- terta-ined them. CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. I The Carnarvon Choral Society (conductor, Mr John Williams) has arranged to give a concert for the Pals." The concert was originally fixed for Sunday night, the 11th of April, at the Pavilion, but owing to the un- certainty as to the date of the troops' de- parture from the town, the committee has arranged to hold the concert on Easter Sun- day, April 4th. CHA.SED BY BULLS." I An Accrington newspaper contains a letter from one of the Pals" relating his experiences whiK-i cut signalling. He says:I havo had quite an exciting time this week, for we f have all been out signalling. We have the use of all land near Carnarvon, so we have had moving station work, viz., so many men in a fixed station, and the others go to a mile and a half out, and get into communica- tion with headquarters. After every message we move on and call them up elsewhere. In wandering across the fields, on Wednesday, we heard such a row, and on looking round live bulls coming for us like "blazes." There were only two of us, so we did a "bunk" jolly quick, going over hedges and ditches like" greased lightning. I bet no Germans will be able to catch us if we run like we did on that day. On Thursday my pal and myself were on the same job, and he tried to 'tice a "cow." Anyway, she came for him before he saw what was the matter, and all he could do was to grab hold of her horns. She swung him clean off his feet,, and he was dangling about three feet in the air. He had to let go before long, and dropped in to a bog two or three feet away. If he had not dropped the probability was he would have been killed. I saw it all, but I was a long way in front of him, and by the time I got near it was all over. The animals round here l seem wild, so in future we axe keeping a good lookout for the ferocious beasts.

LLANDUDNO URBAN I COUNCIL. SANCTION TO BORROW REFUSED 1 THE MUNICIPAL GOLF LINKS ESTIMATE. j COUNCIL'S TRIBUTE TO A RETIRING MEMBER. Th,- monthly meeting of the Llandudno Urban District Council was held on Friday, Mr F. J. Sar&on (chairman) presiding". The other mem- bers present were Met am E. E. Bone, Robert Roberts>, T. W. Griffith, S. Chantry, W. O. Williams, Dr. E. R. Woodhouee, Messrs Pierel- Jonw, David Davies, J. D. Jones, A. E. Vollam, Henry Hughee, Thomas Smith, T. J. Jones, and W. Symonds, together with the Solicitor Clerk (Mr A. Conolly). the Accountant (Mr Walter Wood), the Deputy Surveyor (Mr W. T. Warrl), the Electrical Engineer (Mr H. Morton), the Gas Manager (Mr Shadbolt), and the Assistant Clerk (Mr Reuben Jones). RE-IIREMENT OF MR T. W. GRIFFITH, J.P. The Chairman said that before commencing the ordinary business he desired to refer to the retirement of Mr T. W. Griffith from the Coun- cil, and to propose that they place on record the high appreciation of the Council and the town generally of the valuable services Mr Griffith had rendered to Llandudno aa a member of tjhe Council for over 25 years (hear, hear). Mr Grif- fith h&d not oniy aer?-?d th< town as a member of the looai Council, but for the paet nine years had rendered invaluable service to Llandudno as a member of the Carnarvon County Council. So well had he done his duty on that body that 'aat year they conferred upon hsm the hiighe't die tinction of the ooiatty by appointing hiin to the chairmanship of the County Council (hear, hear). Mr Griffith had sacrificed time and much money for the public welfare, and it was to be hoped the splends'd example set to the town a-ixl the county by him would not be lost (cheeks). Mr Robert Roberts, in seconding the motion, said that ai an oid member of the Council who had had a great deal to do with Mr Griffith, a.nd knew something of the valuable work he had done for Llandudno and the county genera/iv, he sincerely hoped that although Mr Griffith was re- tiring temporarily it would not for ad time, nd that he would take the first opportunity of re- turning to the Council, where his great exper- ience, courage, and untiring energy were such valuable adepts to the town (appiau-ee). The Chairman had spoken of example. One of their greatest statesman, the late Mr Gtad?ton?. re- tired and returned to his old spheres of action. Let Mr Griffith follow Mr Gladstone's example (applaufee). The motion was carried with acclamation. | Mr T. W. Griffith, in reply, said lie deeply ap- preciated tha kind remarks that had been made, and could assure them it had caused him some pa.in to sever his connection with the Council after serving the ratepayers to the beet of ks ability for upwards of a, quarter of a. ce-n t ur y —(hear, hear)—but ho had be-cn placcd in that position became h:s sou had joined the Army, and left him single handed in his business. Whe-n he entered the old Board of Commissioners in 1891 the rateable Taltic of Llandudno was £ 52,000, and by to day it had yrown to £ 114,000. The rate then was 31 6d in the pound, while to-day with all the improvements that had bc-n effec- ted it was only 3s 2d in the pound (applause). Twelve months ago he warned the spending committees to keep a firm hand on their expen- diture, and now upon icav -,ig the Council he agu.in appealed to them to do their best not to increase the present rate, for a low rate was one of the beet aseeto a town like Llandudsio ooukl boa.st of. In conclusion he wished every member of the Council long life and prosperity in admin- istering the affairs of the town (applause). APPOINTMENT OF A HEALTH VISITOR. I The? Health Committee reported that tlhy had received 44 applications for the position of health visitor, and they had selected trie following can- didates for interview :—Miss Catherine Dwyer, of Reading; Miss Matilda Rees, of Barrow-in- Furness; Miss Myfanwy Jones, of Oheetea-field; and M •iss Claxe Edgeller, of Basingstoke. Mr I'ieixse Jones eugges-ted th.at ail the other qualifications being equal, the question of giving preference to a ei-sh-peakrng candidate should be given consideration. Dr, Woodhouse, chairman of the comm ittee, replied that that would be done. AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. I Dr. Woodhousc (ehji^nan of the Health Com- mittee) (stated UKU ii,e to correct a rumour which had been made to the effect that there was spotted fever in the town. There was absolutely no foundation for such a wicked rumour. had been a case of suspected fever, but upon exa- mination it was iOIlI: not to be so. The town wao in a very healthy condition (applause). LOAN NOT SANCTIONED. The Electricity Committee reported that they had had under consideration the tenders for er- ect.in.g the proposed new office at the Electinc'ity Works, and recommended that that of Mr Alex. be accepted. A letter was read from the Local Government Board elating that the Board could not see their way to sanction the Council's application for a loan to carry out the work at the Electricity Works at p-cc-cit, as there was not a surplus of feiuxiur in the district. The Ork slated that the Electricity Com- mittee had a'neady placed-the order for the i-ew engines for the works. Mr Pierce Jones said he thought the Engineer would agree that they were now in a very peculiar position, and he proposed that the re- commendation of the committee to accept the tende,r be adopted. Mr E. E. Bone seconded. Mr Henry Hughes said it had been proved that the work was neceseary for the ooming season, and the work should be carried out, and paid for from the sinking fund of the Electricity Works. Mr Pierce Jone3 said1 that the position was that the Council had applied to the I/ocal Govern- ment Board for sanction to borrow the necessary money, and the Board had declined to sanction it, so that now there was nothing for it, but :.0 send the matter back to the Electricity Com- mittee. On the proposition of Dr. Woodhouse, sec- onded by Mr Robert Roberts, it was decided to refer the whole matter back to the Electricity Conwrtittce. MAY-DA FESTlVrnjffi. An application was received from the com- mittee of the May-Day Festivities, asking the Council to grant the usual concessions for hoW- ing the festivities this year, and the application was granted "on the proposition of Mr T. W. Grffit.h.. THE JOIXT SANITARY COMMUM! I The Ohzurnian, referrlilg to the election of re- presentatives of the Council on the Joint Sani- tary Committee, said he did not ttenk it was right for any one to be appointed on this com- mittee who was not a member of the Council, and he suggested that the representatives ehouM be the Chairman of the Council for the time be- ing and the Chairman of the Health Committee. Mr Pierce Jones poirAed out that there were special reasons for appointing Mr Marks with Dr. Woodhouse last year, and he miggeted that the same gentlemen be re-appointed this year. It was decided to defer the matter. FREE GAS FOR- WAlt FL'RPUSFS. The following particulars of gas fii t'plie(i free of charge for war purposes during the montii of February were pr(-sented --Red Cross Hospital, Ohurch Warks, 23,000 cubic feet; Recruiting Office, Lloyd street, 7200 cubic foot; The Poplars, Clement Avenue, 10,000 cubic feet; York House, York-road, 13,500 cubio feet; Red Cross Depot, Vaughanstreet, 1300 cubic feet; Plas Tudno Hos- pital, 2200 ciib le feet; and a total percentage of S7 200 cubic feet, which totalled £ 7 12s 6d. NO REBATE FOR TRADESMEN. A letter was read from Meesrs w. S. Williams and Sons asking for a special rebate for gas sup plied for heating purposes. The Council decided tliti-t having regard to the increase in the cot of manufacturing of gae, they cannot at present entertain the suggestion. EXTENSION OF WATER AND GAS MAINS. The Deputy Engineer was authorised to extend the gas and water mains in Lloyd street and St. Andrew's-road at the following cost: (ial. water main in Lloyd-strect and 4in. ditto in St. Andrew's-road, £ 38; 6in. gas main in Lloyd-et. • rrd 4in. ditto in St. Andrew's-road, £ 24. INCREASE OF GAS SUPPLY. It was reported that the total make of gas at the Council^ works ùuÚng the past month was 10.379.000 cubic feet, a.3 compared with 6.837,000 for the corresponding period of last year, being an increase of 3,542,000 cuibtio feet. The amount of gas made per ton of ooals car- bonised was 11,701 cubic feet. THE WATER SUPPLY. The amount of water recorded by the Lkmb«Jr meter was 36,190,000 gall'OJie, and by the Gogartii meter 410,800, making a total of 36,600,800 gallons. The rainfall ait Duiyn during the month wm 9.61 inclies, and at LSanbeda: 9.15 imchets. Both lakes were owrflowing dipi-ing the whole month. THANKS TO THE FIRE BRIGADE. A letter was read from Mr Samuel Hughes, junior, tbanJcwg the Brigade for their prompt iL and aniart attention at a fire which occurred at his premises, the Parade Hotel, on the 8Mb Inst. THE NEW MUNICIPAL GOLF LINK. The Deputy Surveyor s-uibmiticd a statement showing that the expenditure on the goif links I up to the 24tih of February last amounted to 1;424 156 5d. The Clerk stated that he bad seen Mr Harris, the contractor, and had impressed upon him the wish of the committee, that the total expendi- ture on the first nine holes should be kept well within tiie anioimt sanctioned for the work Mr Harris hod replied that this would be done. After the end of this mont h he was of opinion that it would not be advisable to do any more turling. The Goif Committee presented the following figures in connection with the, complete echemie of all works in connection with the golf linka 118 holes) :-(a) Laying out the fiixt nine holes, in- cluding- the provision of necessary phn-t a,s &1- reatly sanctioned, £ 1225; (b) Mr Ilari-is' estimate fOIl" laying out the remaining mime holea (die- ferred), £1500; (e) water intuus to greens (de- ferred!, £ 253; and (d) new fiances (part defen'ed), £ 106; (e) improving road from Maesdn-road junc- tion to entranoe to farm buildings, £ 150; (f) nine inch sewer, £ 172; (g) 3in. water main, £ 92; (h) 3i.a. gas main, £ 92; (i) conversion of cottages into temporary golf house, including a sum of 1;15 for removable fittings, £ 104; (j) furnishirw tempo- rary golf houae, £ 100; a total of 93794,

LLANDUDNO AUTUMN CONCERTS. ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS. I PREPARING FOR NEXT SEASON. I The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Llandudno Autumn Concerts was held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, Llan- dudno, on Tuesday night. Mr W. Arnold, chairman of the Executive Committee, pre- sided, and among those present were Mr C. Allan Smith, Mr F. Edge, Mr W. J. Wil- liams, Mr C. H. Bevan, Air S. Chantrey, Mr H. llooson, Mr J. Moody, and Mr E. P. Mor- ris (hon. treasurer). LETTERS OF APPRECIATION. I Lord Mostvn wrote: T shall be very pleased to give my usual subscription to the Llan- dudno Autumn Concerts, and regret beiug un- able to attend the meeting on the 23rd, a. I have to be in London. i am very glad to know what a success the concerts, have proved, and hope they will be continued another sea- son. We owe much to Mr Walter Haigh for the way in which he has conducted these concerts, so ably assisted by his orchestra." Mr G. A. Humphreys (writing to the chair- man of the committee): "I am afraid I shall not be able to attend the meeting to-night., but I should like to offer you and the other mem- bers of the committee congratulations on the great interest you are taking in this work, and the success it has attained. As a sub- scriber I feel that it is one of the town move- ments that ought to be supported, as the carrying on of good class concerts is of primary importance in lengthening the sum- mer season. Mr Morris Barnett (who, owing to ill-health, has unfortunately had to give up his business in Llandudno, and is now at Leicester) :— Will you kindly convey to the committee when they have a meeting how much I regret having to sever my connection with them. It has been a great pleasure to me to do what little I could to help forward the success of the autumn concerts." Mr C. Roskiil, The Grange, Roumania Drive, wrote that the concerts seemed now to be well Mipported, but, if necessary, he will repeat his LId year's subscription. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. i Mr E. P. Morris submitted the report, wmch has already appeared in our columns, and the balance sheet, of which he gave an interesting analysis. lie showed that there was a net loss on the season of t7 9s lid. There was a decrease of J&72 in the amount of the subscriptions, and of .^51 in the takings at the pier, but the takings for the last week of the season were £ 7 13s Id more than for the corresponding week of the previous sea- son, or, making an allowance for there being no choir concert in that week, about £ 25 more. Some of the decrease in subscriptions and in takings was due to there having been no choral concert, but there was a saving in expenses on the ot-her side of the account. The Chairman said the balance sheet was highly satisfactory. The committee met with great" disappointments last year. The first was the loss of Mr Harry Evans, and the con- fusion in the choir which followed, and next came the declaration of war. These were two very strong blows which the committee had to meet, and he thought they were to be con- gratulated very much' on the way in which they had finished up the season (hear. hear). He moved the adoption of the report and the accounts. Mr F. Edge seconded, and said that the re- port and accounts were highly creditable to all those concerned (hear, hear). The resolution was then carried. NEXT AUTUMN SEASON. I The Chairman moved, and Mr C. H. Bevan seconded, that an autumn season bo pro- moted this year, its duration to be left to the committee. This was also carried. Mr S. Chantrey moved that the Secretary write to Mr Morris Barnett to express the sincere sympathy of the meeting with him in his illness, and great regret that he had been obliged to leave Llandudno in consequence of his loss of health. Mr Chantrey eaid that he had the pleasure of canvassing for subscrip- tions last year with Mr Barnett, and found him a very hard-working and excellent mem- ber of the committee (hear. hear). The Chairman: His departure is a loss to the town and incidentally to this committee. The motion was seconded J>v Mr \V. J. Wil- liams and carried unanimously. ELECTION OF COMMTJTFE. Mr Frank Edge proposed that Mr F. Bowyer and Mr T. Myler be invited to act on the Autumn Concerts Committee, and this was unanimously agreed to. On the motion of the Chairman. Mr Ed<r« was unanimously elected a member of the committee. The Chairman pointed out that) Mr Edg-c was cno of the original members i whom the committee had been sorry to lose, and they would heartily welcome his return.- j The following members of the committee ] were then re-elected:—Mr F. W. Bell, Mr C.- H. Bevan, Mr C. Bowdage, Mr S. Chantrcy, Mr L. A. Cocker, Mr E. Driffield, Mr J. R. Evans, Mr J. E. Hallmark, Mr H. Hooson, Mp W. 0. Hughes (Metropolitan Bank), Licut. T. J. Knight, Mr A. E. Lidbettcr, Mr P. F. i Lauq-hton, Mr J. Moody, Mr J. Roberts (Ar- wynta), Mr J. D. Owen, Mr C. Allan Smith, 4 r C. A?liii 'iii i t h Mr W. J. Williams, and Mr R. J. Williams. A number of promises of subscriptions wer« received, including the following:—Lord Mos- j tyn, £ 6 Mrs Watsh. ?.5 5s; Mr T. P. J Davies, ?? :?: Mr S. Chanlrev. j £ 3 3s; '?legsrs 1 Arnold's, Limited, -?3 3s: Miss Lti?hton, ] £ 2 2s; and Messrs Hooson's, Ltd., ?'? 2s. jf Mr Bevan proposed that the best thanks of 4. the subscribers be eomeYed to the Urh.,n Dii. h'lC!' Com.ci!, the Pi, r ënr,r:m: '.Va: Payne, the Loudon and North-Western Rail- < way Company, Mr Johil R-owlaiids, all ■' who contributed to make the last season's con- certs so successful. 'This was seconded by Mr Edge, axd carried. A vote of thanks to Mr Arnold for pve-tdiiig waB passed, on the motion of Mr Edge.

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