Llandudno Advertiser and List of Visitors

LOCAL NEWS. NEW CURATE FOR LLANDUDNO.—The Rev. John Hughes, late, of Barmouth, who was recently appointed as a curate of the parish of Llandudno, has commenced his work in the parish. DEATH OF THE: MOTHER OF THE REC- TOR.—We regret to record the death of Mrs Hughes, the mother of the Rector of LIan- dudno, and Mr A. E. Hughes, the Conservative candidate for the Arfon division, which took place on the 21st ult. The deceased lady, who had reached the advanced laig-e of 84 years, wa,s buried at Corns Churchyard, in the county of Merio-nethshir e. LECTURES AT DEGANWY.—A series of lectures on "Glaciers," delivered at Deganwy by Mr W. B. Lowe, M.A., F.C.S., has just been completed, and has been so much appreciated that it is hoped to arrange for a further course by Mr Lowe, -at an early date. The lectures were illustrated by tslides -exhibited by Mr E. J. Ellis. Mr T. C. Lewis presided at the con- cluding lecture, when a very cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Lowe and Mr Ellis. DEATH OF MISS EMMA COOPER.—We re- cord with regret the. dearth of Miss Emma Cooper, of 11, Gloddaeth Crescent, who passed away at her residence, at the advanced age of 85 years. The deceased lady, who was a native of Foleshill, Warwickshire, came to Llandudno in 1863, and was probably one. of the oldest English inhabitants of this town. An interest- ing fact is that Miss' Cooper was the last of those living who were at school with George Elliot, the famous authores's, who enriched the world of letters by her works, the school at- tended being Miss Franklands, Coventry. The funeral took place at St. Tudno's Churchyard on March 1st. PROPOSED NEW POST OFFICE AT CON- WAY.—The lease of the present post-office building in Castle Street, COnway, is about to expire, and the Town; Council have been asked by the Post-cffi.ce author it ieis to- give their opinion -as to whether if a new building be erected in the Bangor road, near the gateway through the Town Wall, it would be more con- venient to the inhabitants of the borough generally. The site of the proposed new office is part of a disused tanyard. It is slightly nearer the station than the present office, and is o.n the main road, and of course would be more convenient to the majority of the inhabit- ants of Conway town, including those in Gad- nant Park and Mount Pleasant, but would be considerably further away from Llandudno Junction, which large district, for telegraphic purposes, -deliveries of letters, parccls, etc., is worked from the Conway office. Tradesmen and others in Castle Street and the vicinity are preparing a petHionlthle prayer of which is that the head office in the borough should be retained within oir .near the present premises. CONCERT1 AT ST'. JOHN'S WESLEYAN SCHOOLROOM.—Thanks to Mrs Cocker, who not icinly arranged the programme, at the above Schoolroom, but also, took a leading part, a very enjoyable evening was spent at Sit. John's Wesleyan Schoolroom on Wednesday evening last, the, proceeds being in aid of the Wesleyan 'sale of work. The programme ocimmenoed with Watson's quartett, "Anchored," in which Mrs Cocker, Miss Walker, Mr Elliot, and Mr Bevan took part. Mr S. L. Coveney followed with a pianoforte solo, Rachmaninoff's "Melodie< in E." Mrs Margetts, song, Pontet's "The, last 'milestcme"; -duett, "Excelsior," Messrs Elliot and Bevan, deservedly encored. Violin solo, Madame Claxton-Jones, "Romance," was followed by Dvorak's "Humiereske" song, Mr Bevan, Andran's "Jovial Monk" (from "La -Poupee"); song, Ayleward's "Loves Corona- tion," Mrs Cocker, who in response to general acclaim, complied with "The; Enchantress. Part II: Quartetit, Smart's "Queein of the Night"; violin duett, "Der Fraum der Sennerin," Madame Claxton-Jones and Mr Cocker; song, Mr Elliot, "The Toilers"; violin solo, B.ach"sl "Aria," Madame Claxton-Jones; song, Mrs Margetts, Kellie's "Duinedin no more"; pianoforte duett, Miss Gladys James ,and Mr Coveney, T'schaikdwsky's "Movements from Casse Noisette Suite" (encored); song, Mr Bevan, "The Trumpeter" (encored); "Simon the Cellerer," which followed, being also very favourably received. Duett, Smith's "Maying," Mrs Cocker and Mr Elliot. This was one of the most artistic renderings of the evening's enter- tainment from a vocalistic point icif view. Madame, Claxton-Jotnes both in her soli, and in the duett with Mr Cocker, played with her usual pleasing style, and roused the audience to a high pitch ol enthusiasm. At the conclu- sion of the concert the, Rev. J. W. Whitmore spoke in eulogistic, terms of Mrs Cocker, and also fthanked the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly taken, part in the programme', includ- ing Mr Coveney, who ha,d presided at the piano- forte throughout. He, did not propose to pass a formal vote of thanks to Mrs Cocker, but asked all present to' show their appreciation >o[f ,her kindness by the' vigour of their applause. Mrs Cocker returned thanks, and. expressed heir- self as being satisfied that, her humble efforts had met with their appreciation;. The singing of the National Anthem terminated the prol- ceedings. Llandudno's Branch of the National Service League has already many members. A range has been arranged for practice,, bet Edwards' Bread should be eaten by those who would score the highest number of points. DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM THOMAS, PENYFORDD FARM.—We regret tot announce the death of Mr Wm. Thomas, senior, of Penyffordd Farm, Llandudno, which took place on February 27th, at the advanced age, of 79 years, after a protracted illness. The deceased, who was well-known throughout the whole of this part of North Wales, went to' Boidysgallen Hall in 1851 as a gardener to the late Miss Mary Bridget Mostyn, the great, .great aunt of the present Lord Mostyn. In 1866 he became the tenant of Penyffordd farm, where he lived for the remainder of his days. He leaves a son and daughter to mourn his loss. ST. DAVID'S EVE AT1 SILOH CHAPEL.—On the eve of the anniversary of the Welsh patron saint, a most successful supper was given in the Siloh Chapel on Wednesday last, when up- wards of 200 braved the unfavourable weather to partake of a sumptuous and plentiful supper, which had been kindly prepared and provided for by the following lady-members of thfe church:—Mrs Jones,, The Manor; Mm Jones, Craigwen; Mrs Edwards, Tudno Villa; Mrs Roberts, Holly Bank; Mrs Roberts, Bodeuron, and Mrs Owen, Pyllau. Full justice having been done to the first part of the programme, Mr Councillor W. H. Jones, Brynymor, pre- sided at the miscellaneous meeting which fol- lowed, ,and in his opening remarks implored the young people present to keep the Welsh language to the front, by carrying on their -daily conversation in the language' which we are told prevailed in the, Garden of Eden. The following items were then satisfactorily gone through: -S,on,g, "Dim ond delilen," Miss Ella Edwards; song, "Clychau Aberdyfi, Miss Ceridwen Roberts; violin isola, "Morfa Rhudd- lan," Miss Mai Williams; song, "Y ewew ar y fedwen," Nurse Gladys Jones; Mr H. A. Jones received the place of honour for his extempore speech on "Snowdon." Mr Wm. Arthur Roberts then followed with a, short, and stirring speech, taking as his subject a quotation from Ceiriog's works, "I godi'r hen wlad yn ei hoi." Song, "Can y Pererin," Mr John Davies. Miss Jennie Williams accompanied in her usual efficient manner. On the. motion of Mr Hugh Hughes, seconded by Mr EW}¡n Hughes, a hearty vote of thanks was pasis,ed to the ladies who: had so kindly provided the supper. The singing of "Hen wlad fy Nhadau" brought to a -close a very successful meeting. INTERESTING WEDDING.—On Monday last a pretty and interesting wedding was; cele- brated at the Siloh Calvinistic Methodist Church, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret Owen, The Olives, a neice, of Mr R. G. Roberts, Garreglwyd, Glodd'aeth Street, and Mr J. T. Roberts, Acrefai-r, Ruabon a, commer- cial traveller. The, bride looked extremely well, costumed in a dress of grey French silk, and a black picture hat. Miss Olwen Roberts, the bridesmaid, wore; a slate-coloured silk dress with black picture hat. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr R. G. Roberts. The officiating ministers were the Rev. H. Barrow- Williams and the Rev. R. E'. Williams. Mr William Morris Williams acted as best man. Both the bride and bridesmaid wore' diamond brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom, and -also carried bouquets of chrysanthemums and lilies of the valley. A reception was held at Garreg- lwyd, where the presents:, which were numerous and costly, were on view. The young couple left by an afternoon train for Harrogate, where the, honeymoon is being spent. BACHELORS' SUPPER.—On St. David's eve a bruchelors" supper was held in the Tabernacle Baptist Schoolroom, followed by a miscel- laneous entertainment. The, schoolroom was crowded, but 'after some short delay everyone was satisfied, a host of waiters attending to the wants, of the company. Mr Hugh Edwards, Latimer House, presided over the subsequent proceedings, Mr J. R. Jones (Teganwy) proving a, humorous conductor, and kept the audience in high good humour until well after ten o'clock. The first item on a lengthy pro- gramme was a series of poletici addresses by the bards present, in which Mr E. 0. Parry, Wm. Thomas, White House, and Mr John Roberts, Clarence House took honours. Miss Edwards, Oak Villa, Tal'iesin Street, was encored for her rendering of the solo, "The Holy City," and Messrs John Roberts and Thomas Wynne were loudly applauded f:crra, duet, "The two sailors." Miss Gwennie Roberts, daughter of Mr Roberts, Piermaster, sang very prettily "We are out on the ocean sailing," accompanied by on the piano by Miss Eunice- Edwards, Latimer House. A recitation, by Mr D. E. Davies was well given, following which Mr E. 0. Parry gave a reading. Miss DavieiS1, Bethesda, fol- lowed with an effective rendering of "0 na bydda',n haf o hyd, and was loudly encored. Masters Charlie Martin, Austin Gibson, and Eimrys Thomas gave an "acttion trio very effectively. Interspersing the programme were a number of excellent gramaphone: records on an instrument belonging to and manipulated by Mr R. T'. Owen. Mrs Gibson and Miss Esther Edwards, Pennant House, tendered efficient service' as accompanists. The arrange- m'cnts for the supper and entertainment were h the hands of the following committee:- Messrs Hugh Edwards, Latimer House (chair- man), Richard Jones, Madoc Street (secretary), Arthur Griffiths (treasurer), Rclb,t. Pierce, J. Hunt, ThOlS. Wynne, W. Roberts (Coaching Office), W. Davies, Gloddaeth Crescent, James Roberts, W. Roberts, 50, Mostyn Street, Idwal Parry, and Thomas Wynne.. ST. PAUL'S LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.—A local labour leader in the person of Mr J. Higginbottom held the platform at the Church House, Craigydon, on Monday even- ing last, under the chairmanship of Dr. Lockhart-Mure. There was a very good attend- ance to hear Mr Higginbottom's very able I paper, which however he somewhat unhappily entitled "Labour or capital, some of its dan-I gers." There was a very lively debate on the paper, in which the chairman, Mr Pugh, Mr Barnet, Mr Winter, Mr Wilson, Mr H. Higgin- I bottom and others took part, .and Mr J. Higgin- bottom suitably replied. Next week a paper will be read by Mr Hallmark, and the follow- ing week Mr P. Whaley has promised to read a paper On thei 19th March a social evening will bring a very successful session to a close. Mr. DENBIGH COOPER, baritone and buffo- vocalist, and MISS COOPER, pianist and accompanist. All functions catered for with appropriate items. Terms reasonable. Bryn Eisteddfod Villa. N.B.—Voice production, articulation and breathing taught in six lessons. 1 The difficult art of accompanying taught by MISS EFFIE COOPER. AN APPEAL TO YOUNG MEN.—Mr J. J. Marks, on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. Committee, I attended the Bachelors' supper, given in the Tabernacle on Wednesday, and made an appeal I to the young men to join the local branch of the Y.M.C.A., at the same time, giving details of the terms of subscription and pointing out the advantages which would be afforded by the institution. On the motion of Mr John Roberts, Clarence House, Mr Marks was warm- ly thanked for his kindness in attending. COAL MINE, IN THE SANDS.—It is not often that coal may be dug out of the sands on the foreishcte, in Llamdudno Bay, but such was the case last week, .and the lucky dis- coverers of the mine lclst no time in conveying the "black diamonds" to their own cellars. It is estimated that altogether iconsider,ably over a ton of coal was recovered, the coal in all probability being part of the cargo of a flat which w.as wrecked about two years ago. When the- news got abroad on Saturday numbers made their way to the, spot, which was only acceissible at. very low tide, but by that time the coal was. as scarce as real specimens -of precious stones are on the beach. CONCERT AT THE, NATIONAL SCHOOLS.- The members of the St. George's Church Welsh Choir held their annual concert at the National Schools, on Monday evening, Mr J. H. Rees, Lloyd's Bank, presiding over a large audience. The concert was most successful, the audience showing their appreciation of the, various items by their frequent, outbursts of ,applause. The- programme, included a piano- forte duet, by Misses Owen and Roberts; song, "For all Eternity," Miss Smith; song, "Elen Fwyn," Mr R. V. Johnson; glee, Mr J. E. Jones's party; vocal duet, "Pretty Polly Hop- kins," Misses, Sarah Jones .and Irene Davies; song, "Irish Molly O," Mr R. J. Smith; re- citation, "Mother's baby," Miss A. Higgin- bottom; song, "Merch y Capten," Mr J. E. Jnes; gle,e, "Pan dd'wedem ni nos da," the choir; penillion singing, Mr E. J. Roberts song, "Swallows," Miss Owen; quartette, "God is a Spirit," Mr J. B. Jones's party; song, 'Bugai'l Hafod y Cw.m," Mr J. EL Jones; song, "Yr eneth dd,all," Miss Lizzie. Owen; song, "Death of Nelson," Mr H. Ellis; song, "Chil- dren of the King," Miss Smith; recitation, "The Bellman," A. Higginbottom; duet, "Hyd f,edd hi gar yn gywir," Miss Smith -and Mr J. E. Jones; song, "Jane," Mr R. J. Smith; glee, "Yr haf," the choir. LLANDUDNO MAY-DAY FESTIVAL,On Tuesday evening it was made clear that there is no intention to allow the Llandudnoi May- day Festival, which is -always, one of the main local events of the year, to lapse. The meet- ing was held at the To-wn Hall, and was one, of -the best attended gatherings that has yet been held, great interest being evinced in the proposed items of the day's carnival. The officers appointed this year were Lord Mostyn, president; the Hon. Edward Lloyd Mostyn and a number of other gentlemen vice-presidents; Mr J. Haworth, chairmaJn; Mr T. Smith, vice- chairman; Mr C. L. Fairless (Parr's Bank) treasurer), in the place of Mr Owen Hughes, who expressed a wish to resign after several years excellent service, and it was also decided to ask Mr A. J. Oldman to fulfill the office of secretary. It was. agreed that the procession round the town should be held as usual; the crowning of the Miay-Queen will take place at the Pavilion, and sports on the Council Field, and the various- .committees will meet in a few days to arrange the main features of the pro- gramme. The Misises Roberts (Huyton) and Effie Cooper were invited to again take, charge of the training of the children for the Crown- ing of the May-Queen Ceremony. The first meeting proved most successful, and augurs well for the Festival of 1906. SOCIAL EVENING AT THE: PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH.—To commemorate, the suc- cess of movement for social intercourse, among the young people of the above church, to which the Rev. W. Phillipts has paid special .attention during the time he) has been I1! Llandudnoi, the young men issued over 200 in- vitations to a tea and social gathering, which was held on St. David s, Eve'. The young men not only make all ,arrangements for the enter- tainment, but provided the money for the tea. The gathering was a, distinct success, and was thoroughly enjoyable. Tea was served at six o'clock, the following ladies presiding at the tables :-Miss. A. Leech, the Misses G. and A. Owen, Miss H. Roberts, Holly Bank; Miss Pierce, Misses M. A. and A. Higginbottom, Miss Gough, Misses A. and K. Owen, Miss Molline-ux, Miss Vaster Startin, and Miss Jones, The Mount. They were assisted by Messrs H. Ricketts, W. Brookes, H. Skillicorn, LI. Davies, S. Lumt, G. Robinson, J. T. Moff-aitt, Owen Griffiths, J. Richards, and H. Owen. The caterers were:—Mrs J. Higginbottom, Mel- bourne, Miss Osborne, and Mrs R. Davies. The room had been tastily decorated with flags, flowers and plants, and,eiver:the .stage the word "Welcome" was very prominent. In the even- ing an excellent entertainment was given, ,a,t. which the Rev. W. Phillips, B.A., presided. The programme was as follows: -Pianoforte .duet, Tarantelle., Messrs L. H. Summerfield .and F. Slater; song, "Thou art passing hence," Mr J. G. Rowlands; violin solo, Mr Cocker; song, "At my window," Miss A. M. Roberts; recitation, "A lady is. telephone, conversation," Miss A. Higginbottom; pianoforte solo, "SaInt d' Amour," Mr Reubein Jones; song. Miss E. Merchant; recitation, "A fable for the million," Miss Ada Owen; song, "Nazareth" Mr J. D. Owen; piano solo, "Moonlight on the lake," Miss Vesta Startin; song, "Asthore Miss M. A. Higginbottom; pianoforte solo, Mr Reuben J onesr; reading, "The young man in love, Mr J. Higginbottom; song, Miss E. Mer- chant; recitation, "Mother's, baby," Miss A. Higginbottom; song, "I sing thee Songs of 'Araby," Mr W. J. dough; recitation, "Pat and the Quaker," Miss Ada Owen; so-ng, "Alone on the raft," Mr C'. H. Bevan; pianoforte solo, "March," Miss Vesta, Startin; song, "Glory to Thee," Mr J. G. Rowlands; song, "Three green bonnets," Missi Ada Hill. Mr. DENBIGH COOPER, Art Connoiseur, pictures restored, valued and verified estimates given. Bryn Eisteddfod Villa. A fine collection of valuable pictures, va < bronzes, old China, etc., etc. may be seen an. tirtv. The celebraiton of St. David's Day has. been the event of the week iÍn: Wales. When there are great gatherings of Welshmen—and all other nationalities—Edwards' Bread should be Bupr.eme. CONCERT AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH HOUSE.—A concert w,as given on Tuesday evening by the' ISlcholars of St. Paul's Sunday School, under the, direction of the Misses Kim- berlin and King, the large audience frequently shewing their appreciation of the various items I' by prolonged and unstinted applause. The first portion of the programme consisted of a scene, entitled "The Enchanted Glen," which was, very pleasingly rendered, particularly the items given by D. Rhind, A. Hughes and N. Sewell. The following was the programme-- Dame, Grumpus (The Village Terror), D. Rhind; Nora (an orphan), A. Hughes; Queen M!ab (Queen of the Fairies), G. Wheeler; Vigi- lanta (Queen's messenger), E. Holmes Evans; Celeste (village girl), M. Griffiths; Felicia (ditto), N. Sewell; Clarissa (ditto), M. Davies; Annette (ditto), J. Davies; Eunice v-atto), J. Wcodyatt; Celia (ditto), F. Rhind; Elise (ditto), C. Wheeler; Elene (ditto), C. Turner; Queen's .attendants, E. Wrightson, J. A. Evans, A. H. Williams, L. Rhind; milkmaids, M. Williams, M. Roberts, N. Williams, M. Glass, A. Wil- liams, N. Roberts, S. Jones, M. Davies; fairies, A. Jones, E. Lane, D. Newhall, M. Roberts, J. Vollam, G. Hughes, M. Lane, J. Holmes Evans, G. Vollam, M. Court. Duett, "A symphony," Miss Cissy Routledge and Mr Ernest Jones; song, "The nicest little dolly in the 'shop," N. Sewell; dance, Queen's Attendants; song, "English Man," J. Routledge; recitation, "Be- ware of Claws," L. Rhind; song, "Hump-ty- Dumpty," B. Wilkdnson; skipping, E. Hodgettis song, "Lucky Dogs," R. Moody and J. H. Williams (encored); song, "Good Night," B. and M. Williams, G. Evans, and S Roberts. At the close of the, concert Mr Winter proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Ernest Jones, the accompanist, and all who had assisted in the arrangements of the concert, and also toi Mr Henry Wilson for kindly lending plants and flowens for decorative purposes. The singing of the National Anthem concluded a verv pleasant evening.