The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

BETHESDA. Sunday SCHOOL TREAT.-On Saturday last the annual tea-party held in connection with the Glanogwen and Gerlan Chnrch Sundav Schools took place at O:elat I and favoured by fine weather, turned oat a great success. The arrangements were excel1ent, I and great credit is due to the oommittee for tbe liberal provisions made for the comfort and plea- sure of young and old. No more romantic and picturesque a spot than Ogwen Bank conld bave been chosen for the annual gathering of the schools; and with fine scenery surrounding, fine weather prevailing, obeerful music discoursed by the Penrhyu Royal Brass Band, a capital tea. and good prizes for the winners of the different events in the sports that followed, it is not to be wondered that all enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and were loud in their praises of the arraagements of the committee. The following ladies and gentlemen formed the committee, and were indefatigable in their exertions to make the affair a success :—Mrs Morgan, Glanogwen Vicarage Mrs Thomas, Tros- yffordd; Mrs Jones, Brvn Villa; Mrs R. Morris, Gerlan Mrs Welch, Mrs T. H. Hughes, Glan- ogwen Mrs Henry Jones. Gerlan: Mis Parry, Gwvnfa; Mrs D. Jones, Rev, L. Morgan. Rev. E. R. Jenkins, Messrs B Thomas, H. Jones. J. H. Hughes (secretary). Richard Morris (treasurer), W. C. Hughes, Thomas Price Thomas, O. Williams, Thomas Griffith, and William H. Williams. Amongst the visitors we noticed the Rev. C. Davies and Miss Davies, Bodfeirig; Mr and Mrs T. H. Owm, liryullwvd Mr H. Morris, Yuys Mr Wil- liams (Ap Morns), Llangwnadle, etc. We under- stand several of the prizes were given by Mr W. C. Hughes. The excellent playing of the Peurhyn Royal Bras- Band was most favourably com- mented upon, and they undoubtedly contributed not a little to make the day a most enjoyable one. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE PENRHYN QUARRIES RAILWAY. Early on Tuesday morning, as a number of men employed at the Penrhyn Qnarries, and living at a distauce from the works, were proceeding to their employment by the workmen's train, a serious ac. oident occurred. It seems that when between Ty'n- y-clwt and Ciigeraint the foremosCcarriage came in collision with aa obstruction i'l the shape of a platelayer's sedge (Iid) which had been reo j moved off the metals, but not far enough from the rail as to free the coming train. The result was that the foremost carriage was toppled over, and dragged in that position for some distance, whilst eight of the occupants of the car- iage were injured—some of them seriouslv. The injured were immediately conveyed to the Penrhyn Hospital, where they were attended to by Drs. J. William and E. R. Edwards. It was subsequently found necessary to amputate tht, leg of David Griffith, of Craigvpandy, who, owing to shock to the system and loss of blood, succumbed three hours after his admission to th6 hospital. Three of the injured were able subsequently to proceed to their homes, and four remain under treatmbnt at tbe hospital. Great sympathy is felt for the wife of David Griffith, who has also left behind him four very young children to bewail their sad loss. TftR IS(.)PERT. On Wednesday eveniug Mr J. H. Roberts,ooronor, and a jury of seventeen of the principal tradesmen of Bethesda, held an inquiry into the cause of the death of David Griffith. Voluminous evidence was given by the eugine-driver Mr David Pritchard, manager of the quarry, R. Hughes, inspector of the line, and several occupants of the carriages which made np the train that collided with the sledge, but time and space will not permit us to produce it this week. After a long deliberation the jury returned a verdict of Accidental death,"

CARNARVON. CiOK Bird Snow.—A 8ucces8ful show of cage birds was held on Wednesday at the assembly- room of the Carnarvon Workingmen's Conserv*. tive Club. The exhibits in the several classes were adjudicated upon by Mr J. N. Harrison, Mr Leek being the hou. secretary of the show. The committee wa, composed of Messrs W. Whiskiu, O. Thomas, Ellis Williams W. Bell, S. W. Parnham, R. E. Owen, H. Edwards, and Charles Leek (hon. secretary). All the classes were well filled. The prize list was as follows:- Goldfinch: 1 G Davies, Carnarvon; 2 II Daniel. Carnarvon 3 H Hughes, Carnarvoi.; 4 E J Smith, Penygroes-Thrusb, larks, blackbird, or any other variety: 1 H Owen, Carnarvon (thrush); 2 T Morris, Carnarvon (lark); 3 H Edwards, Carnarvon (larkl Norwioh crested, any variety 1 C Hopwood; 2 S W Parnham, Carnarvon; 3 J DavisB. Carnarvon- Norwich plain head, clear yellow or bnff: 1 C Wil. liams, Carnarvon 2 E A Humphreys, Carnarvon 3 0 Jones, Carn,,trvoii: 4 (1 Hlitjt, L,ndor,, Norwich plain head, marked, ticked or variegated I C Hunt, Landore; 2 W Bell. Carnarvon; 3 J Cotterell, Carnarvon 4 E Noble, Carnarvon — Canary, any variety (first fesither) 1 FI Huehes, ) Carnarvon 2 E Jones, Carnarvon 3C Hopwood; 4 J Davies, Ctruarvon-Yorkihire. oliinr yellovV or buff 1C 119, 2 R Heches, Carnarvon — Canary, any other variety 1 C Hopwood 2 G Ore, Naniiofi.n, i'wth.li; 3 W Hopkin, bandore; 4 Col.- Sergeaut T Moore, Carnarvon—Bird and cage, price not to e"ep\1 10. 61: 1 J Davies Carnarvon; 2 J Williams, Carnarvon 3 W Bell,Carnarvon—Lizard, gold or silver spangled, clear or broken cap: 1 C Hopwood Carnarvon; 2 H Haghes, Carnarvon- Mule, any variety 1, 2 and 3 C Hunt,Landore 4 Dr It Parry, Carnørvoc-Parrots, arey or green, or any variety of large foreign birds: I Mrs Haghes, Car- n irvon 2 and 3 H K Harris Carnarvon—Any variety of small foreign birds, single or in pairs 1 H B Harries, Cartiarvon-Special prizes for the besf bird in tbe show: 1 Mrs Hushes; 2 C Hurt; 3 Hopwood.

DENBIGH. TilE SCHOOLS.—On Monday the public schools opened after a long holiday. The attendance was good. "° TUf, Oltmpia Cibccs.—This monstre cirous visited Denbigh on Wednesday, aud is certainly the largest and most aooomplished entertainment ever visited the locality; It was largely pitroirsed. A DENBIGH MARKSMAN.— At the Denbighshire rifle meeting, held at Wrexham on Tuesday last (,ee re- port in another column), Quarter master Sergeant Hafihes scorad sixty points at the 200 ,nd 500 yards ranges, seven shots at each: He was fortunate in gaining a prize, and was only one point less than the winner of the association prize, value E25. VALEDICTORY.—On Sunday evening a farewell sermon was preached to a crowded congregation at the English Chap-l, Vale-street, by the Rev. T. Mortimer Green, who resigned the pastorate some months IIgo. The town, by Mr Green's withdrawal, loses a valuable citizen and the community a faithful and learned preacber.AlrGreen lias received a call to an inflnential church in South Wales, and leaves to take up his pastorate in September. SUCCESS OF DR LLOYD ROBERB, Tba examining board of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Surgeons of England reports in the Lancet that au examination took place on the 13th of Jane last for the Diploma in Public Health, which examina- tion has been recently established, this being tb3 first to take place. Ten candidates presented themselves, and among four recommended by the examiners for tbe diploma, the name of Dr Lloyd Roberts, of Vale-street, appears. He is the only one in Wales to raeiva tbe bononr. °?H? 'H?LL?'?The annual flower show was held at Heu))an on Saturday, under the pat'llag? of Mr W. D. W. Griffith, Gam, Rev. H. H?phrey Hev. H. Heaton. and Captain Heaton, Greenfield. A? thA weather was verv nnfavourab Httend- a?cecou)d not be called good. During e the town band played for dancing. The judge?, were Messrs J. Pritcbard, Galltfaenan, and Thomas, Tanyforyd, for ^rden produce ?\Ir Roberts, Llewet, i farm produce; Rev. H. Ham phreys for walking stick; and Me's°sr?s J. ?S??to??r?y aid Robertson for the cleanest garden, A Tir«w«- HOBSE KILLEH.—On Monday aanfteerr-- .?u F??ar ?ident occurred in Post Office-lane to a horse th- property of M? R()w1and8: catle dealer, of the Talbot InD, under tb foIlow¡n cir- cums?anc? Mr Rowlands had alighted from his ait* and had left the horse in charge of a boy, and wbil?;t the owner was in Mr Butaner s house, Mr Hughes' pigs were driven from the Hawk and Bucale vard and trespassed too near the horse, which took fright and bolted at full speed down the street, the boy bravely hanging on until it became dangerous, and was obliged to let go. The horse > dashed on until, attempting to turn the corner tor Beacon's Hill, be rubbed into the bow window of Mr Edwin Roberts' house, striking the upright of the window with such force that it fell down dead, having received a terrible cut on the forehead which exposed the brains. The window was not damaged, but the railings in front were broken and the wall torn down. The borse was valued at £ 50, and is a great lose to the owner. BOROUGH POLICE COURT -At the Borough Police Court on Friday, before the Mayor (Mr W. D. W; Griffith), Alderman Jones, Messrs Cloueh and G. Lloyd Roberts, William Desborough, fowl dealer, was charged by P.C. Davies with being drunk and disorderly. Mr Alun Lloyd defended, and said Desborough had since joined the Blue Ribbon Army, and had promised to abstain from drink in the future. He, therefore, hoped the Bench would not send him to gaol as they bad proncised on the last occasion when he was before them.—Defendant was fined 308 and costs, and was told that this was his last cbanca. Mary Jones, Henllan-street, was summoned bv her husband, Thomas Jonas, for assaulting him.Mr Alun Lloyd- prosecuted. -It appeared tbat defend art was a w iman of drinkingfh -.bit- and squandered all the cash she could get on brandy and similiar luxurieF, On the nikht in question, as her husband refused to give her money, she kicked him and chased him through the town. Defendant was a woman of dirty habits, and her children were now in charga of strangers.—In defanlt of fin. ling sureties to keep tho pt^ce she was Bent to go,ol for a month.- Messrs Roberts Brothers, High-street, wrote com- plaining of a dog kept by Robert Hughes, butcher, which had attacked them whilst passing on several ocoasions.The Beuch ordered the dog to be chained up. On Saturday a youth, named Alexander Creighton, was brought before Major R. Lloyd- Williams and Mr E. T. Jones on a charge of vagrancy. Defendant was fonnd concealed in a railway waggon that bad come in from Warr ington, and was now sent to gaol for fourteen days. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VESTRY. On Thursday a special vestry meeting was held in the Magistrates' Room, when the compensation claimed by Mr Gee for relinquishing the land re- quired for the extension of Whitchurch burial ground was considered by the promoters. Mr J. 11. Lewis read the correspondence which had occurred between Mr Gee and the churchwardens, and which Mr Gee wrote stating that he would be satisfied with the valuation of Messrs Clough and Co. A letter was read from that firm stating that the sum due to Mr Gee for being deprived of the nse of 11 acres for the term of his lease (13 years) was 16 3 4,1 llri. Whereupon the churchwar dens asked Mr Gee if he intended claiming the wh ole of the amount Messrs Clough and Oo.bad named,or accept a more reasonable sum, as it appeared to them that the valuation of the ground was excessive. To this Mr Gee had replied that the portion of ground marked was most valuable, and that he would feel greet reluotanoe in relinquishing it were it not for the fact that he thought he would be gratifying the I feelings of bis neighbours in giving it up. Major LLOYD-WILLIAMS proposed that they pay Mr Gee the sum asked, and acquire the possession of the land >t the earliest possible date (applause). Nc doubt, arrangements could be made that the sum required could be soon obtained. Mr BZLLAMY seconded the proposition, and it was carried. Dr. TURSOUR stated that two tenders had been received for the building of the boundary wall, six feet high and 820 feet iu length,one from Mr Roberts, Plough Inn, whose price was £97 6j, and Mr David Evans, Love Lane, whose price was £67 10s. On the motion of Mr H" H. ROBKUTS, seconded by Major LI.OYII-Wn.LIAMS.both tenders were submitted to the considera ion of the cburchwardeus, recom- meuding the acceptance of Mr Kvans' tender. It was decided that the incoming 8',d outgoing ohurchwardens should ollect subscriptions for de- fraying the fore oill sums. Major R. LLOYD-WILLIAMS moved, and Mr G. T. MILLER seconded, a vote of thanks to tbe retiring wardens for having brought the matter to such a satisfactory issue. Dr. TURNOUR acknowledging it, said be thought that, when it w", muds known to the ratørf\ver generally, it would give much pleasure to those who had respect for the old burial ground. It was decided that the question of the hearse should be referred to the deputation from the Councils and the churchwardens.

DO-LGELLEY. THK Bi?Hop OF LICHFIKLP -The Bishop of Lich- field, who is staying in the neillhourilOod of Dol- gelley, i, announced to prach "t Ibc morning eer, vice next Sunday at St. Mary's Church. EXCURSION —A cheap train iu connection with the Sunday School of the CalvinigticMethodieta left Dolgellev on Monday last. The day was very wet, which greatly marred the pleasure of the excursion- ists. WET WEATIIER-Tbe weather during the last few days has been most unpropitious, raiu falling very heavily especially ou Monday and Tuesday, The result of this has heen that the far .Tiers have been unable to gather in their bay. On Wednesday the weather was more favourable, and haymaking was proceedea wilh. It was, bowevar, windy, and tbe sky was cloudy PETTY,SESSIONS, Tuesday.—Present: Messrs John Vaughan, Charles Edw.,Rs, Edward Jones, Edward Griffith, and H. Lloyd Wn'Iiam-t.——?/MMiM?.—A deputation of the temperance CaUse from DolRelley attended before the Bench, aud Mr John Edwards read a ?emli,l with regar d to the renewal of licences. Mr John Meyrick Jones supported the memorial. All tho licences for the sale of intoxica- ting liquors were renewed. Drunk.—Robert Jones, Xantyrhedydd Factory. Dinas Mawddwy, wa. fined 5B and costR for being drunk and dis- orderly on the 11th August.—P.O. Asbton proved the esse. Obstructing Hif/hwiy, < £ •(.—P.O. John Roberts charged Benjamin Bryau with obstructing the highway.—P.C. John Roberts said he saw two VtUJS. the property of the defendant, on the side of the road leading from rHgellov to B«!a. The vans obstructed the highway.—Defendant was fined 10s and costs. The same defendant was fined £1 and costs for allowing four horses to stray ou the high- wav. BAZAAR AT THK NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—Oa Wednes- day last a bazaar to p-iv off tl"- interest ou the mort?geoft)]c rector v w?< held at t he National Schools, Do?eHey. The b ??t' w?? opened ?bont two o'clock in the afternoon hv Ladv Wyatt. I Gartby" ngharad, and the Rev. D. Herbert also spoke. The stalls were as follow- Refreshment stall, presided over by Mrs Rees. Mrs Ellis, Nirs J. W. Owen. This stall was in the class-room. In going to the large room thJ first stall on the left was that presided over by .Miss Kirby Williams. Miss Jones, Henfeliu, and Miss Davies, National School. The second stall was that of Miss Minnie Roberta, Miss Niary Ellen Roberts, Miss Jennie Bethel, assisred by Miss Mary Alice Roberts, aid Miss M. Bithell, Caervnwch. The third stall was I over by Mrs 0>ven, Cros^ Keys; Mrs Wynne Williams, Ivy Honse; Mrs Tom Parry, Vroii Arran; assisted by Mis Roberts, Penbryi) Miases Owen, and Mrs Williams. The fourth stall was presided over by Mies Lizzie Anne Roberts, Miss Anne Catherine Roberta, and Miss Sarah Anne Pugli. The whole number of stalls was five, and they were all put up in the most tasteful and elegant manner, The school was also nicely decorated. In short, there was every appearance of some great pains having been taken in preparing for the bazaar and putting everything in their places. In the afternoon, before the opening ot tne bazaar, the Dolgelley Brass Band met the carriage of Lady Wyatt, and preceded it to the ground. of the school. The church bells were also rung. There was every appearance of the bazaar being a success. Among those who contributed articles to the bazaar were: Lady Wyatt, Mrs Patridge, Mr and Mrs Reveley, Miss Reveley, Mr IVannoy Williams, Mrs Vaughan, Nannau; Mrs Richards, Caerynwch; Mrs Edwards, Dolserau Mrs Griffiths, Maesy- bryner; Mrs Cook (Dr Williams' School), Miss Thomas, aud Miss Jones, Brynderw. Mr Anthony R. Owen was the secretary of the bazaar. FATAL ACCIDENT AT CLOGAO GOLD MINK THE I.N- QUEST. On Friday last au inquest w,, held at the Half-way House, Bontddu, before Mr C. Millard, depnty-corouer, on the body of William Eddy, who met with bis death on Wednesday at the Clogau Gold Mine. -Josiah Eddy, sworn, said I live at Ty'ncornel, in the parish of Liatipber. The de- ceased William Eddy was my brother, and the jury have now viewed the body. My brother's age was thirty-seven years, and lie was the general agent at the Ulogau (?.1d lU me, in the part?h ot Lian.ner. I and my brother went to the windmill at seven o'clock p.m. on the 22nd inst. He went into the windmill to put the machinery in motion to pump the water out of the shaft. He put it in motion by turning the fans against the wind, and the machin- ery then went, He then sat down on the top for about twenty minutes looking at the machinery working, and said she is going well. He said I think I shall hava to set a man here to-night to see her kept working. He asked me for a pieoe of cotton waste for to wipe off the grease, and he wiped the grease off the cogs, and he threw the cotton waste at me for fun. He then stood up on the wind- mill and said he had a good mind to jump down. I said: "Don't, a, yon are liable to break your legs." I then saw him commencing to comedown, and then fell back on to the machinery(the cogs). He tnen said, Take hold of tbe break," which meant for me to stop the machinery. I did it, and I got up and found his clothes were in the cogs quite tight, and he was choked, and then quite dead, although I had not been a minute getting up. I then went for help, and got the body down. The clothes were in the cogs, and very tight round the neck and waist. There is a ladder there, but the deceased did not use it to go up to the platform.- John Davies, sworn, said I am a joiner, and am well acquainted with the wiiidmill. I have been on the platform many times. In my opinion the place is not dangerous so as to be protected by planks.- John Evans, sworn I am a workman at Clogau Gold Mine. I have attended to the windmill for a fortnight. I have been oiling the machinery. I always put the breaks on before oiiing. It is possible to put up a covering over the cogs, and thus afford protection to persons going up to the platform.—Verdict: Accidentally killed by being caught iu the cogs of th^ machinery of a windmill at Clogsa Cold

LLANRWST. VESTRY MEETING. I On Thursday, at tbe Town Hall, a vestry was held to examine the accounts and vouchers of the inspectors appointed under Act 3 and 4 Wm, IV., c. 90, for lighting the town of Llanrwst, the accounts being for tho year ending JUUH 30tli last; also for appointing three new members on the com mittee; and to determine the amount of money to be raised for the purposes of the Act. Mr W. S.Wil- liams, London House, presided, and there was a small attendance. The following were the lighting in- spectors for the past year :—Messrs W. S.Williams, J. Davies, Paris House D. Davies, Watling-street; W. Williams, Preswylfa; Thomas Elias, The Brenery; R. Haghes, Compton House; W. J. Roberts, Cowlyd House; B. Jones, Glan Conwy, and H. Pierce, Fron Eirian. The term of office of the latter three now expired. Messrs \V. J. Roberts and B. Jones were proposed for re-election, but the following were eventually elected Messrs W G. JoneB, auctioneer; R. Wynne, Eagles Hotel; and John Jones, Glan Aber. The statement of account showed that last year there was a balance in band of £5 13s 5d amounts received from tbe overseers, iC120 16s 3d; pay- ments made by the inspectors, £120 Is Id balance in hand at the end of June last, £ 6 8, 7d. Amongst the payments was an item of £24 to Mr Evan Evans, Denbigh-street, for seven lamps, and £10 for looking after tho lamps, separate from what was paid in repairs, A remark was made that the lighting rate now amounted to sixpence in the £ whereas formerly it was only 3Jd. It was further stated that out of the £120 expended by the com- mittee during last year, the Gas Company only received £67, making a rate of only 2id in the £ the bnm of 3nd in the £ going for other purposes.- It was agreed that the rate this year be not more than 5id in the C. I was explained that some timo ago the commit- tee entered into a contract with Mr Evan Evans to supply 21 new lamps, with Bray's Patent Burners, seven to be supplier! each year for three years, the second instalment having been received, for which the demand for ";24 was made and paid. Mr DAvIn JONES asked what had beoome of the old lamps. It was stated that they were in Mr E. Evans' keeping. It was resolved that the sum for looking after the lamps 8hoold be reduced to £5. The CHAIRMAN remarked that the amount paid for gas las*, year W'S R14 less than in the previous twelve months, which he thought was satisfactory, and showed that the committee had adopted a proper course in procuring Bray's burners, He proposed lhat a statemei^ of the aocounts be pre- pared every year before the annual vestry meeting, and that conies of the same be distributed among thoso in attendance. Ho complimented the com. mittee and the gas company for tbe improvement in tbe illuminating O' vr of the gas. Mr W. G..l ives asked the clerk of the inspectors (Mr Lewis Davie-) to snbmit his books, but he declined, stating that he was the servant of the Lighting Committee and not of the vestry. Mr W. G. JONES protested against paying a man iC4 4* a year for work when they did not know what it consisted of. He would move at a com- mittee meeting that the pay ba stopped or re- duced. It was agreed that a call for E120 be made for the ensuing year. The CHAIRMAN, after a vote of thanks had been passed, regretted that the attendance was not larger, and hoped that more ratepayers would take an interest in their local affairs.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held at the Work- house on Tuesday, the Rev. John Gower (chair- man) presiding. There were also present Messrs Daniel Williams and Robert Hughes (vice-chair- men), Revs, J. Titley Williams and J. l'ahe Evans, Messrs E. Jones-Williams, Thomas Hughes, J. Evans-Jones, Owen Davies, R. Morris, W. Evans, Hugh Owen, Cadwaladr Jones, David Roberts, with MrR. R. Owen (deputy clerk). Mr Murray Browne (Government inspector) was also present. The Tithe Expenses.—A letter had been received from the St. Asaph Union to the effect that the Board had passed the following resolution, and asking the Llanrwst Board to co-operate in the matter by passing a similar resolution this Board protests against any expenses incurred by the conntv authorities in connection with the recovery of tithe rent-charge by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners being charged upon the local rates." -The Chairman said be was anxious to give every fairpl,?v in the ??,tter, as it was of very great im- portance.—No member appeared to move anything, and the Chairman therefore moved that tbe Fia? ject drop.-Mr E. Jones Williams seconded.—Mr Hugh Owen moved that the matter be discussed when more members were present, there being only seven then in attendance.—Mr Murray Browne observed that they could discuss what they liked, but legsllv the matter had nothing to do with the Board.- The Chairman's motion was then carried. -Mr R. Morris wanted to re-open the subject, but the chairman ruled him out of order. The Blind.—Mr W. J. Williams, Carnarvon, seoretarv to an institution for the blind, wrote to say that they were prepared to entertain applica- tion- for'he admission of bl",d paupers.—It was rem -rlr,,(l that "0 attempt had been made ro get OIJ" Ijdwin Roberts, of Gwvtherin. to such an institution. It was decided to ask what the terms would be The Loral Government Bill.—Mr Murray Browne said ■ h»d t'-r. "oc,,1 (rovrrnmryit Chronicle, which gave the number of members each county would ha\ under thf Bill. Denbighshiva would have 48 Carnarvonshire. 48; Anglesey, 42; Merionethshire, 42: r'n-abi-e, 41. Precept. — A prtcept had heen received from Car. i-'i'-v ■■\shii" )r C104 lis rate an"* £52 50 101 police rate. The ,"et\11 eoou afterwards pwled.

I¡LANDUDW). I THY. REV. MAKVI.VDDKK hr.LF.II. of Manohester, i. annoine-e i • .-r-ach at the Enalish Congregational Church next Sunday. SwnnllxG GALA.—The Llandudno Olympic Swim- ming Club >!ave a 8ucc"ssful "]80 in the Pier Company's Bath on Monday evening. THE ST, TCDNO SUNDAY SERVICE.— We are aslte to state that the service durinn the rest of the season will be held at 3-30 instead of G p.m. WHITE'S BLACK MINSTRELS.—Our ebony friends have their annual benefit concert at St. George,: Hall or. September 10th. "Ally Sloper informs ns that everything is to be new. COTTAOE FLOWER SHOW AT GLODDAETH.-Lady Augusta Mostyn has arranged to hold a cottage tlowar show and exhibition of works of art atGlodd- aeth on September 5th. CRICKET: RIVIERK'S ORCHESTRA V. VISITORS.— Played on Monday. The musicians scored 28, and the visitors 40 for eigfct wickets. The musicians complained that the visitors put on a professional ° THE" ARABIAN NIGHTS." -This amusing piece by Sydney Grundy haa been given at St. George a Hall on Monday and two following evenings by a talented company, under the management of Messrs Whittaker and Gifford Stacey. It is the best piece of farcical nonsensewe have seen since the Private Secretary." GLOPDAETII HALL ANT THE LOCAL CHARITIES. .W..e are abked to anno-itice that visitors are admitted to see Gloddaeth Hall, the residence of the Mostyn family, on Tuesdaya and Fridays, admission one shilling each, the fund raised in that way being de- voted to the local charities. Tickets may be ob- tained at Mr T. Esmoor Hooson's, grocer, Mostyn. street. SMILER" AND THE FRENCH Go).TS,- Very large audiences have attended the afternooB entertain- ment in the Pavilion this week to see Professor Daines put the donkey Srniler and a number of French goats through their performances. We have on several occasions spoken very highly of this clever entertainment, which all ought to see, and be sure and take the children. Little Le Barr, the noted clown, causes roars of laughter daily, his per- formance with the glass bottles and also with chairs being particularly clever. GOOARTH ABBEY [IOTFL.-The following translation is an extract from the visitors' book of above hotel, and written in German by the Lord Mayor of Berlin before leavingI have stayed four weeks at the Gogartb Abbey Hotel with my family, and during the whole of that time have been very com- fortable, and received every attention from the proprietor and proprietress, and their very civil staff of employees. I shall have much pleasure in recommending this beautiful town and hotel to my friends in Berlin and elsewhere, and hope to be permitted to visit both a!zain.-Gu stav Borcbardt, Stadtrath, Berlin. Potsdamerstrasse 52." LAWN TENNIS.—Llandudno v. Bangor.—On Satur- day last a match was played between the above- named clubs on the ground of the former at Craig- ydon. The weather was all that could be wished for, and after an exceedingly pleasant and well-con- tested game, victory rested with the home players by 12 sets to their opponent's 9. The scores were as follows :-Doubles C. Evans and W. Wood (I.) beat P. Hughes and Douglas Jones (B) 6-5 6-3 G. H. Pugh and A. G Pugh (L) beat R. Hrierson and D. C. Davies (B) 6—2 6—5. Cornwall and Healy (L) lost to Bicknell and Kingsland (B) 1-6 6-5 4-6 I. B. Johnson and C. J. Pugh (L) beat Dunwell and Eurng (B) 6-2 6-1. Singles: C. Evans (L) lost to J Kingsland (B) 1-6 6-5 0-6. G. H. Pugh (L) lost to Bicknell 0-6 6-5 3—6. W. Wood (L) lost to D. C. Davies (B) 2-6 6-5 0-6. A. G. Pugh (L) bea; P. Hughes (L) 2-6 6-2 6-1. FUNERAL OF DR. Roi)sN.-The interment of Dr. T. (5. Roden (who died at Salop House, Mostyn- creccent, on Sundav night last) took place at St. Tudno's Church on Thursday afternoon. The deceased gentleman had been for many years a resident in Llandudno. Dr. Roden was one of the founders of the Newsroom and Library, and aoted for a long time as chairman of the Committee of Management, He was also the founder of the St. Tadno Lodge of Freemasons and a P. M. Many of tbe brethren attended tbe funeral. The deceased was A stanncb friend of the late Mr Bulkeley Hughes, M.P, For years Dr. Roaen bad been unable to take any active part in public life owing to his invalided condition, but he always evinced a deep interest in the welfare of the newsroom and other useful publio movements. MRS GOODE'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON MISSION.—A verv good work is being done on Sunday afternoons throughout the year by Mrs Goode, Holme Lea. From four to five o'clock upwards of a hundred children belonging to all denominations meet at tbe Mission Hall, in Tudno-street, where a most inter- esting class is conducted by tne philanthropic lady mentioned above, and to or three other friends. Last Saturday the members of the class had a nice outing to Llanrhos and Gloddaeth. The party was conveyed from town in a brake, which started from Roby House at three o'clock. The brake not being large enough, Mrs Davies, St George's Hotel, kindly lent tbe hotel omnibus for tie occasion. Arrived at Llanrhos, the children had a capital tea in the National Schoolroom, which was plaoed at their disposal by Lidy Augusta Mostyn, who is deeply interested in tbe work. Among the visitors who joined in the party were the Rev. Dr Wainwrigbt, Rev. James and Mrs Swinburne, also Mr C. H. Nash and the Hon. M. Waldegrave, of tbe children's Special Service Mission. These with a number of other friends partook of tea in the Llanrhos Cocoa- house. After tea Lady Augusta Mostyn met the party, and Gloddaeth having been visited a brief meeting was held in the Victoria Room, where some hymns were sung, and the Rev. Dr Wain- wright, who is in this neighbourhood on a holiday, kindly consented to say a few genial words on the importance of miRsiün work of that character. He was very pleased to see that such a successful mission among tba young was being carried on in Llrndudno. The party returned to Llandudno at about eight o'clock after spending a very enjoyable afternoon. MADAME RIVIHRH AND THE POOR CRIPPLS.—Our readers will, no doubt, remember the accident to a motherless lad, named George Roberts, who had a eghroken off whilst running behind a cab on the Parade, getting his limb somehow entangled iu the wheel. The boy was taken to the Cottage Hos. pital, and after a difficult operation had been cleverly performed by Dr. William Nicoi, he has recovered, bùt is a cripple for life. The rector and Dr. Dalton, J.P., started a. subscription list, and some pounds were subscribed to be put in the bank for the boy. Their efforts have been gei Ironsly followed up by Madame Riviere,who paid a sovereign that the 1",1 may remain in the hospital another month, an effort to be made in the mean- time to get him into Dr Barnardo's or some similar home for waifs and strays. Madame Riviere has also collected amongst her friends about £10 for tbe boy from the following subscribers:- Madame Riviere, 10s Katie and Annie, two sisters, 2s; Mrs Fisher. London, 2s 6d James Barry, do 10s Marmaduke Burnell, Manchester, 5s Mrs Burnell, do 5s Mrs Ty son, do 5s Miss E Sutcliffe, Blackburn, 5s Clara Fisher. London, 2s 6d Jessie Bebb do 2s 6d Mary E. Warner, do 5s Kate Fisher, do 2s 6d Henry Marshall, Man- chester, 5s Mrs Marshall, do 5s M. Riviere. Lon- don, 10.; (I. E. Ogden, Manchester, 5s; Mrs Ogden, do 53; Gussie Ogden,dols; MrsHigham, do 5s; Percy Warner, London, 5s; Madame Frost, Manchester, lR; Mrs H. Rothband, do 10s; 0. Philippe, Lon- don, 10s; Mrs Langstein, Manchester, 10s; Mr Keysyon, London. 10s; Mr Wilson, Liverpool, 5s; Mrs Magury, do IDs; John Mortlock china dealer, LonrJon 10s; Mrs Seccombe, London, 5s; Fanny Williams, Walsall, 5-i; the Millie familv, Lea- mington, 3s; Thomas Williams. Llandudno, 5s; Madame Emilie Clarke, Leeds, 2s 6d; Mrs Mac- gregor, Warwick House, 2s 6d.—Any residents or visitors wishing to add to the fund should send sub- scriptions to Madame Riviere, Golygfa Deg, THE BOATMEN'S REGATTA. This annual event came off on iuesdayin most unfavourable weather, rain falling heavily all the time. The following were the oiffcers Hon. treasurer, Mr Hugh Edwards, Berkeley House judge, Mr W. Smith, Warringtor, House hon. sec., ,4r W. Owen, 80, Mostyn-street; starter, Mr J. H. Johnson, Montpellier Hoase; committee: Messrs J. Edwards, J. Hughes. J. Jones, R. Parry, George Brookes, and W. Yendall. A Purse of £6 for Open or Decked Sailing Boats, not exceeding 26ft. keel.—1 Nightingale (James Williams); 2, Tyro (T. Pritchard); 3, Great Orine (Ed w ard Hughes). A Purse of £ 3 10s for Open Sailing Boats, not ex- ceeding 26ft. keel—1, City of Liverpool (H. Jones); 2, Dreadnought (H. Jones); 3, Cuzco (Edward Hughe3). A Purse of £ 1 15s for Third-class Sailing Boatg.- i, Grace Davlinc (Elias Jones); 2, Lilly ;(D. Owen); 3, My a (Divid Parry). Open race for First-class Four-oared Inrigged Bo»ts, not exceeding 21ft. keel. Conrse, one mile. --1, Darlimj (Hughes aud Parry); 2, Pastime (El. .Ji'iies; 3. Moua's Isle. Second-class Four-oared Inrigged Boats, not exceeding 18ft keel; course, one mile -1, Mona's Isle (W. Jones) 2, Swan (Thos. Hughes). First-class Pair-oaied Boats.—1, Gelert (Hughes and Parry); 2, Prince Arthur (Edward Hughes). Second-class Pair-oared Bints; 1, Primrose (John Jones); 2. Pride (Dav d Owen). Second-class Pair-oared Race for BoyF-I, Gelert (Jamea Brookes); 2, Princs Arthur (K Hughes). Four-oured Race for Members of the M.R.N.A.V. (Left Half Battery r. Right Half); prize, silver cup. value £3 3s, presented by the Liverpool, Llandudno, and Welsh Coast Steamboat Company.—This was postponed. 103 Yards Swimming Race (Handicap) for Llan- dudno Boatmen.—1, Joe Jones 2, Thomas Hughes. 100 Yards Swimming Rsee (Handicap; Open.- W Owen and Weiesbeok (dead heat). Walking Greasy Pole.-R. Prioe Williams.

PETTY SESSIONS—MONDAY. Before Dr. Jas. Nicol (in tbe chair) and Dr. Bold Williams. Drunk —William Kempster pleaded guilty to being drunk on the Parade on the 19cb inst.,it being a second offence within twelve months. He was therefore fined 108 and 7s costs. Cruelty to A)ii .Edward Hughes, jun., a donkey boy," was summoned for ill-treating a donkey.—Inspector Clarke stated that in Lloyd- street on the 18th he saw the defendant beating a donkey most unmercifully, and also kicking it. He had repeatedly cautioned the boy.—Fined Is and costs. William Edwards,Back Madoc-street.was fined la and costs for working a donkey in an unfit state. The Drink: A net Day.—Henry Brain pleaded not guilty to being drunk in charge of a horse and carriage on July 30th.-P.C. Parry stated that on the day named he saw the defendant; coming from Tudno Vaults in drink. Defendant went to his carriage aud was too drunk to get on the box. Witness took the carriage to the stables.—Inspector Banton gave corroborative evidence.—Defendant wanted to postpone the case to call evidence on his behalf. He admitted having had a little drink, but it was a very wet day (laughter) and uncomfortable. The officer told bim he would not summon him. Fined 10s and costs. Furious I)riziing. -Thomas Barnett was sum- moned for furiously driving a carriage on the 28th J uly.-P.C, Parry proved the case, stating that the defendant was driving full gallop in Lloyd- atreet.and continued to do so to the railway station. -Defendatit pleaded not guilty, and said he had no whip with him at all, and was not driving furiously. —The Bench said they mast put a stop to fast driv- ing, but in this case would fine leniently- 2s 6c ana costs. For a similar offence, on August 20th, Hugh Evans was fined 2; 6e and costs. Donkeys Astray.—Jane Winstanley was sum- moned for allowing two donkeys to stray on the highway.—Fined Is and costs for each donkey. The Car Drivers and Bi/e'avs.—John Jones, I driver in the employ of Mr R. Parry, who did not appear, was fined 10s and costs for loitering off the stand. John Owen, Ciogartb, a driver, was sum- moned for loitering off the stand.-Case proved by Inspector Banton.-He was fur- ther charged with overloading his carriage by carrying four adults and four children on July 31st.-M r Bellis appeared for tne defend- ant, who was also summoned for driving without a badge.—Fined 10s and costs for the three offences. George Brookes, driver, was summoned for loitering with his carriage.-The evidence was rather contradictory, and the case was dismissed. -John Royle denied loitering with his carriage off the stand, as charged by Inspector Banton.- Fined 2s 6d and costs. Isaac Williams was sum- moned for carrying more passengers than the bye- laws allowed, and was fined 2; 6d and costs. John Williams was fined 2s 6d and costs for driving without a badge. Edward Hughes, boatman, was summoned for overloading his boat, which was licensed to carry twenty-eight persons, and there were on the day in question thirty five parsons in it. --The Bench regarded it as a serious offence, and fined defendant 5s and costs. Mary Hughes pleaded guilty to plying for hire with a ion key without a licence, and was fined 2; 6d and costs; Hannah Winstanley, for a similar offence, was fined 2. 61 and costs; and Mary Jane Evaus was similarly Robert Poulkes wa. sumiireied for driving without his b..dge on A.ugust 7tli.—Defendant said he had his badge on his inside coat. lie always wore it.- The Inspector said defendant took the badge from his pocket.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. Wm. Ellis pleaded not guilty to a similar offence.—Fined 2s 6d and coats.-Thomas Hughes, Edwin Win- stanley (eight years old), Thomas Edwards, and Hugh Owen. young lads, were summoned for loiter- ing on the Parade with their donkeys.—Cases dis- missed on payment of costs, but cautioned as to the future. Th, Benefit of the Doubt.-Elizabetb O'Hard, a servant in Lloyd-street, was in custody charged with stealing a sheet. Julia Ann Snowdon, staying at a house in Lloyd-s'reet (Mr Lakins), said that she missed a packing sheet and a pair of boots from her property. She identified the sheet produced.- P.C. Evan Evans deposed that on Friday last he went to the Pier and searched the prisoner's boxes. He there found the sheet produced. He apprehended the prisoner and charged her, where- upon she replied It is not minH. I don't know who put it in my box.P.C. Davies (40) corro- borated.—Sergeant Humphreys stated that the prisoner at the Police Station declared she did not know how the sheet produced got into her box.- Defendant pleaded "not uilty." -The Bench thought there was a possibility that the sheet got into her box accidently, and as she had been locked np since Friday, they should give her the benefit of a doubt and dismiss the oase. Two other cases, one a larceny, wero adjourned to next Monday's court at Conway. LLA.NDUDNO COTTAGE HOSPITAL. AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT. On Monday last, at three p.m., a lecture was given by Surgeon-General Gunn in the hall of the Cottage Hospital, 011 "behalf of that useful institu- tion, when the sum of £ 5 was contributed in aid of the fands. The subject of the lecture, which was eloquent, interesting and instructive, was" Sur- geon General Gunn's first visit toEquatorial Africa," and it was listened to with rapt attention by a good audience; but we regret that want of space forbids our giving a full or even an abridged report thereof. We deem it right, however, in the interest of the institution, to insert the closing remarks of Dr. Nicol (the chairman) as an appeal to visitors to "ssist in paying off the heavy load of debt which still weighs upon the hospital A few words more in reference to tbe object of our meeting here to-day, and surely it will not be necessary to use many in commending that object to your kind sympathy and consideration. The institution, as I presume the most of you know, is essentially a charity, and is supported maiuly by voluntary contributions. Begun nine years ago in a small cottage, it has gradually grown to its present dimensions, and is now capable of accom- modating thirty five patients. When first started its operations were restricted to the town and its immediate neighbaurhood but the space being latterly greater than what is required for local needs, outside patients from any part of the country are allowed to participate in its benefits at a moderate rate of charge. A wing of the hospital is also set apart for the reception of convalescent malei on like reasonable terms and all accident cases, whether among residents or strangers, are admitted without nomination and tree of eh-r ;e. As a considerable proportion of accidents requiring opera- tion or other treatment occur every summer among strangers, and are admitted free, we think, for this and other rey,SOLlS, the hospitai has Bome claim on the generosity of visitors. As regards cost of maintenance, I ob3erve. by looking at last vear's report, that the expenditure amounted to £371, but in addition to this there is the interest on borrowed monsy to be met. for I am sorry to say that, like too many institutions of the kind, the hospital is still deeply in debt to the extent, I believe, of C1200 or tl300 this, of course, is n. great incubus on the institution, and to a considerable extent restricts its sphere of us^f illness. Under these circumstances I venture to appeal t > the charitable for help. I need scarcely say that any contributions towards wiping off this heavy burden will be most thankfully received by the Committee of Management. This institu- tion has, 01 course, been an incalculable boon to the poor people who have found a refuge within its walls. for here they obtain what they cannot command in their own, often poor, homes, free medical advice, skilled nursing, good food, fresh air, clean and comfortable beds, besides many luxuries contributed by kind and charitable ladies in the town and neighbourhood, and by cases been restored and life saved. But are the benefits and blessings of iostitutiolJs such as this confined to the inmates—the mere patients ? Most certainly not. I hold that these benefits and bles sings are shared by all classes of the community— rich and poor alike—for is it not there that medical men acquire a practical kuowleage of their profes- sion and nurses are trained and qualified for the noble work cf tending the sick and smoothing the pillow of the dying. But for theRe ble,.¡sA(1 institutions the science of medicine would not have advanced with snlb rapid strides as she 119.9 lately done, nor would she now be occupying that lofty and proud position to which she has risen, for is it not there that the physician finds out, by patient and careful investigation, new remedies for the cure of tbe sick, a,;d tile Burgson discovers new methods of opera. till-, ? Ntueh of the success of modern surgery is traceable, I believe, to what is termed the anti- septic system of treating wounds, and the extreme care and cleanliness observed ny surgeons before as well fLS after and Juciug operations. Uuder this mode of treatment operations are now-a days performed which were not oven dreamed of,far less attempted, when I began my professional career; and even less than 20 years ago when such serious operations were attempted, the result, in the great majority of cases, was almost certain death. But now how different is our experience, and such is the confidence of the skilful surgeon in these improved methods of treatment th"t he frequently dares to invade with his knife even the moat vital organs of the body,and that not only with .?..ty, M<"<?""°°S??; men know^ numerous cages of acute disease in which good nursing is bait, and more than balIf the battle, and without w«oh ihe beet efforts of the besc pby??;CiaDS are a¡o too often (ruttt?ess??n??? ever,therefore, tends to advance the science of medi- cine, and multiply good nurses, contributeB to tha public weal and the promotion of t he public health and as I know of no agency any thing like efficacious in tbe? respects as I claim for them, on tbeBe and other f,roa?na? 3tro? title to the .ympatby and support of M classes of the community in proportion to tM?.r social position and means. MONTHLY MEETING OF THE IMPROVE- MONTHL MENT ??????PROVE. This was held at the Offices, Church TO on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Elias Jones (eh?'??' presiding. There were also present Messrs R. D- Owen, W. Evans, David Jones, William Bevan. Richard Jones, John Jones (The Ced.r_ ?hn Jones (4, St. George'?-cresent), Hogh Edwards, Thomas Parry, Geo. L. Woodley, John R'?' T. Owen. S. Bartley, with the engineer and clerk (Mr T. T rarks, C.E.) I ?' ????'ommittee reported that there had been collected in rates during the month tJObo 18s 41 of the total rate of £ 7000 odd. Mr K „ move& the confirmation of the minutes, and re- marked that he consilered the Board were very fortunate tn getting such a collector as Mr Hugb Evans to succeed Mr Owen Jones. Mr Evans had done very well considering the time he had had to collect the money.—The Chairman fully endorsed what Mr Ridge had said, ind the minutes were passed, including the payment of a number of accounts. The proposed loan of E2000 from the Economic Society for the purchase of the Llyn Dulyn land, the extension of wettgr and gas mams, etc.. was deferred for a month, an amend- :t s t:feutr to ttb, effect a: carried on the motion of Mr J. Jones (4), seconded by Mr T. Parry, the majority wanting another month to consider the subject, Mr J. Jones objecting to borrowing money at 4J per cent., while they were saving money from the water and gas at 21 per cent. Sanitar,, CommitUe.-The committee report, ed, that Mr Daniel Edwards, the san'tary i^ nspectors year of office, would soon expire; and recommended that he be re-appointed for one year on the same terms and conditions as hitherto.—Mr Parry asked if it would not be best to leave it to the new council under the Local Government ct.-The Clerk replied that only county councils would be elected at present, the portion of the Act referring to district councils being all knocked out.-The committee's report was adopted, and Mr Bevan gave notice to move, at a pecial meeting to be held on the 12tb prox., that Mr Edwards be elected for another year. If they did not do that, they W)uld have to advertise for an officer and go through a lot of red tape. "FUN IN A FOG:" WHAT'S THE ROIV ? -1 Ihe minutes of the Works Committer were reaa, and were not of public interest, but particularly dry-as-dust. in detail. Mr BEYAS said something transpired at the com- mittee meeting that did not appear in the minutes. The chairman of the committee resigned, and the chairman of the Board took his place. The CHAIRMAN It was withdrawn before any re- cord was made of it. By an arraugement the aggrieved party and Mr Marks are to meet after this meeting. Mr BgYAS: There were resolutions passed that are not recorded on those minutes. The CHAIRMAN I was only in the chair for a short time. Mr BEVAN I have a resolution I wish to pro- pose. The CIIAINMAN You cannot move anything on that matter to day, because it is not before the meeting. You can give notice of anything you like. Mr BEVAN: I will submit to your ruling, altbough I think I have a precedent for what I am doing. But I will give notice. Mr KICHARD JOSES (chairmaD of the Works Com- mittee): There is a misunderstanding with regard to it. I thought my resignation had been refused, and I took my post again. But I understand it was the opinion of several members of tlis committee that I was put in the chair at the last meeting, and that meeting orilv. The CHAIRMAN That could not be so when you pocketed the resolution. I can assure every mem- ber here that the best arrangement will be made to satisfy the Board. I think that is enough. I ask Mr Bevan not to write his notice of motion. Mr BEVAN I always like to obey the ruling of the chair. If a satisfactory arrangement can be made that is all I want. Bat if there is not a satisfactory arrangement at the next meeting, will you allow me to propose a resolution? The CLEFLIC Mr Bevan can give notice at the special meeting. Mr RICHARD JONFS I do not know how it stands now; how it affects me personally. There is a principle a' Btake and it affects tbe chairman of every committee. I do not think that any private arrangement can he arrived at between Mr Marks and myself that will satisfy me and meet the case at all. If Mr Bevan has any resolution to propose will it not he beiter to hear it? The CHAIRMAN Will you leave the matter until the next meeting, and I can assure you the arrange- went come to will not only satisfv every chairman of committee but every member of this Bo-trd. The subject then dropped, no further explanation as to wbat had taken place in committee being divulged. Fire Brigade Committee.—This committee re- ported that two firemen, Alfred Flood and Thomas Pritchard, were very irregular in attendance They recommended that Alfred Flood be dismissed and T. Pritchard cautioned. The brigade wanted 100 yards of new hose. The expense of attending a recent ifre at a haystack was £ 4 odd.—The minutes were passed.-tn reply to Mr Richard Jones, it was stated that a better mode of fire-alarm than ringing the brll was under consideration. Market Committee — Thiscommittee recommended that the owners of the St. John's Market Hall be negotiated with for the hire of the hall for another year.—Tbe committee declined to deal with the q (iestion of using the land in Lloyd-street for public offices, but referred the matter to the Board.—A committee of seven was chosen to deal with the question as under Messrs Jas. Cntts. David Jones Thomas Parry, William Evans, J. Jones (4), W. Bevan, and the chairman.—At a subsequent meet. ing of the committee a letter was read from Mr R. R Chamberlain, secretary to the Mirket Hall Com- panv, offering the market hall for £75 the year free of ail rates and taxes.—The offer was accepted The IlllpP" Valle. ¡"ttr WR read frnm Lnri Wnsty" expressing plf asnre that the Board h id ob. tained the sanction for the loan re Happy Vfollej, When the Board bad carried out stipulations made, his lordship would have an agreement made con- veying the Vdllev to the town (hear, hear) Brun t! Bia-road. -On the motion of Mr W. Evans, it was agreed to adopt the "hove road on tbe sur. veyor being satisfied it was in a proper state for th The Cial Tender —It was decided to accept the tender of the Wigau Coal Company to supnly coal for the gasworks during the next twelve months at 12* 3d per ton. MONS RIVIERE'S CONCERTS: A GRA.VD WEEK AT THE PAVILION. Si "c our last i"sl]l! there hRA been something specially attractive and particularly popular at the Pier P ivilion almost every evening. The audiences also have been tbe Urgest on record during this week, partly because of the inventive genius of M. Riviere in novelty ot catering, anrl partly because the weather has not by any means tempted the general public to spenr1 the;r time al fresco. CHILDRF.N'S SIOHT: THE TOMBOLA. Late comers last Friday evening found it no easy matter to find anchorage. Dr. James Nicol, J P.. the worthy chairman of the Pier Company, arrived with a ladv at 7.45. and looked somewhat amtzed at a multitude numbering at least 3800 persons, in. cluding over 1(100 children. The doctor could not find a seat anywhere. The chairman was chairless in his own palace. Eventually M. Riviere etime to the rescue by instructing two of th violinists to part with their chairs nnt.il more could he fetched from the ar.te-roo ns. However, the chairless chairman looked Cheerful enou :b when he surveyed the sea of heads and happy feces all over tbe place. h will all swell the grand balance sheet to come out next spring The proceedings on Friday evening went off splendidly from start to finish. We will pnt the programme in to give an idea of its versatility :—Parti: Allegro militaire, Caiinon march grotesque, A race between two walking dolls," 1st doll. D. Lalande, senr., 2nd doll, V Lalande. junr descriptive piece, "Our babies;" song, "Wittv and prettv," Miss Helen D'Alt,on polka, '• Cricket, and cackoo;" musical extravaganza "Vil!q,, band contest." A brilliant f:tntIl8il with an attempt to play variations aud elaborate cadenzas by the following distinguished foreign professors: violin, Senor Santo Paynt piccolo, Herr Von Greatmasher; ch.rinette: Mossoo Colimacon euphonium, Signor Blakeyo two trumpets, Ilerr Kaskamech and M. Rotomago- aud drums, Siimor Mirliflor. At the conclusion of the contest, and after a short deliberation by the members of the orchestra, the prize (a watch and chain) will be presented to the most effective soloist. Pianoforte solo, Titania," soloist-Miss Muriel Smith (aged eight years). Miss Muriel Smith was the youngest at the pianoforte playing competition given lately, and won one of the prizes. Burlesque eymphony, "The toy sbop" (all the wind instruments being replaced by toys. Part 2: Overture, Fra diavolo song, 11 Bid me good- bye," MiB Helen D'Alton; descriptive piece, "A hunting scene." The morning breaks calm and peaceful; the huntsman prepares for the pleasure of the chase we jump on onr saidle and the huntsman sounds a merry bj",l, which is answered by the echo the parties join ononis of huntsmen. A hunting we will go, Tantivy I Tantivy I a hunting we will go, we increase in numbers, and our spirits rise at the prospects of a fine ran the dogs are eager, and so are we; forking of dogs on the scent; we are off we miss him, the dogs are off the scent; Tally ho! full cry; oalloping; a gate! some get over, Rome don't; the death we return home chorus, A hunting we will go, an d finale. Polka, Bang; galop, "Champagne," with pop-gun and glockenspiel. Some uew comicalities were introduced into the celebrated" Village Band contest," which had to be partly repeated. The presentation scene was drollery iteef. both the condnctor and Mr Maby playing their parts admirably. Little Muriel Smith is as pretty as she is clever. The little lady played her piece capitally, and was loudly encored and when M. Riviere, owing to the long-continued applause led her on to the stage where the vast audience could all see her, the plaudits weredetfen- ing. It was one of the prettiest sights we have seen for a long time. The event of the evening took place during the interval. When the children entered the Pavilion they were each presented with a ticket bearing a number. Over a thousand of these tickets were distributed. Fifty number, had been placed in the lottery box, and at the interval the drawing for the number of prizes took place. The front of the stage had been gaily decorated with handsome toys from the commencement, and, as may be imagined, enthusiasm ran high amongst the youngsters as to their chance of getting a prize. The children, with radiant coan. tenances, came to the front for their toys, and one adult gentlen.au who came was greeted with a round of. applause. There were, at the close of the programme, hundreds of cousolation prizes given away to the unsuccessful competitors. We heard a gentleman remark that he never saw such a sight in his life, and there were probably many who would simiiarly express themselves. We certainly never saw the Pavilion filled with a throng who appar- ently eujoyed themselves so much. POPULAR NIGHT. On Saturday evening there was a considerable crowd. The programme was essentially popular in its arrangement. The selection from Wagner's opera, Lohengrin," was given by desire; also the pretty ..irB de baBet," Sylvia" Mr Kettlewell's cornet solo, Le Folies," was magnificently played. Mr Chas. Chilley, the popular tenor, made his first appearance this season, and was very warmly greeted on entering the hail. He sang Cowen's "Love is a dream," and rendered it with sneh artistic merit that a hearty encore was the result. In the second part Mr Chilley was again encored after a splendid rendering of the ever-welcome nautical ditty The Bay of Biscay," and the last verse was repeated. Mr Chilley has been encored every nigbt in the week. THE SACRED CONCERT. "here were probably over 2000 persons in the Pavilion on Sunday evening to hear an admirable programme of sacred music. Some good instru. mental solos were given, notably" Thou'rt passing hence," which was well played by Mr F. Blolke on the euphonium. Music of an entirely different kind WIIS given by Mr J. Branston, who showed clever manipulation is rendering a trombone solo, "Hononr aud arms." from Handel's S(jin.,1,1. The runs were played cleverly and with remarkable clearness. Mendelssohn's Songs without words" and the overture "Patria. (Bizet) were the chief orchestra! items Mr Chilley was qnite at home in singing the tenor air from the Creation, "Iu native worth an item which suits his voice and style exactly. We prefer llr Chilley in sacred and sentimental music, his voice, whilst of good power, being sympathetic rather than robust. His render- ing of the Star of Bethlehem (Adams) was perfection, and it was with difficulty that some refrained from applauding, it being a strict rule not to applaud at the sacred concerts. If any should transgress this good rule they receive a quietus immediately. MILITARY NIGIIT THE NASTLLE RANO. M. Riviere is taking considerable notice of the military bands in this district. At his benefit last week four volunteer binds appeared and on Mon- day evening last the celebrated prize brass band from Nantlle was engaged. The Pavilion was thronged from one end to the other to hear the follow- ing excellent bill of fare :-Part I -Welah march, "Let the bills resonnd" (B. Richards), by the United Bands; airs de ballet, "La Gioconda" (Ponchielli); song, Yes, let me like a soldier fall (Maritana) (Wallace). Mr Charles Chilley; berceuse, Sleep, mv child," by desire (C. Gounod); solo violin, Mr A. Payne; march. Victoria" (Riviere), by the United Bands; Mexican serenade. -1 doJina" (0. Langey), for string instruments pizzi- cato grand selection from Gounoi's opera, Faust (arranged by Riviere), the finale by tbe United Bands). Part II. Overtnre. Rayn,oo']" (A. ThomM); song." Is it for me?' (Barnbv). Mr Charles Chilley; selection froin Sir Arthur Sullivan's Tte pirates of Penznee" (arranged by Hillier); galop, Po-t-horn (Koenig); post-horn obligate, Mr F. Kettlewell. An accident occurred, which marred to a certain extent the enjoyment of the concert. The military band (thirty in number) were placed on a temporary structure added to the permanent orchestra. All went well antillilter the Victoria march, when the Nantlle men, on taking their seats, disappeared from view altogether. The temporary structure, unable to bear the weight of thirty men, collapsed entirely, and the performers apparently fell hack- wards to the stage floor, a distance of several f-^et. It was fortunate that none of them sustained serious iiiinry. One member, Mr Thomas Davi 'S. tailor, Talvsarn. was verv much bruised.and was attended by Dr. Nicol. Somebody is to blame for this quite unnecessary collapse. It is evident that the plat- form was altogether too flimsy in character for the, occasion, and it was inexcusable to put thirty men upon a place only sapported by thin pieces of wood and a few nails. We hope this experience will have due effect in the future. When the local vocal societies had concerts in the Pavilion, the gallery erected was none too strong, but the present exhibi- tion of carelessness is condemned on all hauds. We do not know whose fault it was, but it should not or again. After the concert in the Pavilion the Nantlle Band gave a g*od a-count of themselves at the pierhead, when thev played, undsr the conductor- ship of Herr John Hartmann the following items; — Quick march, "Ruby;" selection, "Bohemian girl; quadrille, "Cambria; march, "Maritana selection, "Cinq Mars; and chorus Hallelujah." The pierhead was well filled, and the hand loudly applauded. There was a splendid eff?ct in the rendering of "God save the Queen." The National Anthem was played hy a qnintett of trumpets from the heights of the Great Orms. each part being repeated by the brass band on the Pier. Probably it was never given in such a nnvel manner before. Tho Venetian illuminations had again to be abandoned owing to the bad weather. If would be a good plan on some fine warm evening to have the second part of the concert held at the pierhead, and then display the illuminations. The weather this summer seems too fickle to announce such an event beforehand. Tuesday was Wagner night; Wednesday. Scotch night; Thursday, operatic and tw-night, French. At the Scotch night on Wednesday, Mr Gretton secured a rousing encore for his splendidly-played piccolo solo Keel Row" (with variations). THE SECRETARY'S RENEFIT. Don't forget to ati end on Saturday evening when an immense prosramme is arranged for Mr Samuel Hughes'? bendi' (??ncert. S3v"ral talented vocaliRtA will appear in addition to the erand orchestia. The secretary deserves a good benefit. We note that Mr Hughen announces the amusing item from the Pirates opera, namely, the song and chorus of the "Sergeant of Police," \fr Hnghe. was an eminent member of the Llandlldno Amateur Pirates" Company, and has appeared in the role of Sergeant" several times in the Pavilion. The audience may therefore, expect a treat. WHAT THE nART" SAYS. The Birmingham Dart in its usual racy style, says:—Monday evening M. Riviere's benefit came off at Llandadro, and a grand night it was. Magnificent "concert, encores, bouquets, Ac. IIlnmination of the Pier, Parade, and Great Orme's Head. Venetian fclte and gene. ral rejnicingg la-tin!? far into Tuesday mornin2. The Queen of the Sen.?irt Rnck is rejoicing like ft strong mau. A.il yet they have had "Winter" there all the year aud a jolly nice Mr Winter, too, who teils us all about it in the Directory. The Dart takes the usual liberty with our repre- sentative's name. A ZOOLOGICAL TOMB'ILO Another children's night next Friday nnd it is annour ced as the last this season. The pro- gramme is to be humorous and to conclude with a "Zoological Tombola," whatever that may be. There's Bomethin very mysterious Rbont it. Look out for another cat out of ilL Riviere's bag of curiosities. See advertisement.