The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Llandudno. The Messiah." -To many people the render- ing of this during Easter may seem out of place, yet the rendering" of it cannot fail to be an attrac- tion at any time. On Friday a good audience assembled at the Pavilion to hear it. Easter Visitors.-T,Iaiidudiio has many things to be thankful for, and one of them is the fact that visitors appear to be arriving in good time. Con- sidering the weather during the Easter Holidays the place was very full, and if it continues to be fine, there is every probability of a good season. The Pier Company are successfully catering for their audiences with an excellent orchestra, and as the steamers also run from Liverpool, they are likely to I be well patronised. A New Infant Schoolo--Great credit is due to the managers of the National School for the work they have done in obtaining sanction for an infants' school at the Great Orme's Head. It is intended to convert the Mission Room to a suitable building. At a recent meeting of the School Board a letter was read from the department informing them of z;1 the managers' intention. The New Theatre.—Llandudno people can at last look forward to having more regular and popu- lar amusements during the whole year than hitherto, as it is understood the new theatre, which is now nearing completion, is, opened. We under- stand that Mr Milton Bode, the well-known theatre manager and lessee, has taken the place on a long lease, and intends producing some first-class pieces at an early date. Departure of Mr T. T. Marks. The people of Llandudno, will assuredly sustain a loss, by the departure from their midst of Mr T. T. Marks, who has accepted a good appointment as consulting engineer, to a syndicate who intend to lay out and develope a new seaside resort in Cape Colony. During the time Mr Marks has been in Llandudno, he filled many important offices. For many years, he was engineer to the District Council and he sub- sequently occupied the chair. From a communica- tion sent home. Mr Marks had a pleasant voyage, and all his friends will wish him success in his undertaking. The New Lake.—Another attraction to the many already possessed by our town has just been opened in the form of a model yacht lake, which should prove a source of delight to many of the younger visitors to the town. The lake is about 140 yards by 38, and is wholly constructed of cement concrete. The enclosing wall is about 18in. deep, finished with a coping, and is circled by a gravelled walk about 6ft. wide. The depth of water alongside this wall will he about 13in., deep enough for most model yachts to float in, and will gradually increase toward the centre, where it is about rSin.

Llandudno Junction. Extraordinary Scenes at the Bookstall. Our reporter writes On Tuesday morning, about eight o'clock, when the majority of people were enjoying their eggs and bacon, I witnessed an unexpected scene at the bookstall. I alighted from the 7-57 up train, and crossed over the footbridge to the up platform for a newspaper. On reaching the top of the steps an extraordinary scene lay before me. A special up train, bound for Liverpool and Manchester, was alongside the platform, and before the bookstall was an eager crowd, six deep, clamouring for the morning newspapers. I could see the bookstall manager with great piles of papers before him. He handed them out as fast as he could. Three to this man, six to another they vanished like magic. The train had hardly left the platform before another came in, and the scene was repeated. Daily Posts" were called for more than any other paper a great number of Liverpool men were returning to the city after their brief holiday. In a quarter-of-an-hour the whole of the supply was exhausted with the excep- tion of a few Birmingham papers. When the next through train glided in the usual crowd made for the stall. Guardian,' please." "All gone, sir," replied the chubby-faced boy behind the stall. Give me a Post,' then. Haven't got any, sir," said the boy smiling. "Then where are they?" roared the exasperated passenger. "Sold out, sir," said the lad, still grinning. The other passengers, who had listened in silence to this colloquy, disap- peared in the direction of the train with disappointed looks on their faces. Mr Woolridge came out of his office and smiled complacently at the empty stall. That's a clean sweep, and no mistake," he said. I'd ordered extra copies, too "And I wanted a paper," I replied mournfully. Mr Woolridge smiled mysteriously, and disap, pcared into the office, emerging in a moment with a paper in his hand. I saved this for you," he said. With profuse thanks I collared the paper, and shot for my train, then on the point of departure.

Llandulas. Approaching Sale of Desirable Property. An excellent opportunity for investors who desire to find building property of a valuable .and paying nature is offered by Messrs Parry and Cockatt, auctioneers, who will offer for sale on Monday next, April 23rd, some most desirable residences. The particulars arc given in another column. I Parish Cotiiicil.-The annual meeting of the of the Parish Council was held on Tuesday the 17th inst., at the reading room, and there were present Councillors J. Jones (chairman), Dr Elliott, Isaac Williams, P. fones, T. B. Williams, and T. Williams clerk. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and signed. It was proposed by Dr Elliott, seconded by Mr Isaac Williams, and passed, that the attention of the St Asaph (Denbigh) Rural District Council, be drawn to the fact that Mr R. Wynne, is laying down pipes for the purpose of conveying sewage to the present drain, and as the Llandulas Parish Council consider the system already overtaxed, they suggest, that measures should be taken to cope with the additional sewage before building operations are commenced, and that a copy of the resolution be sent to Mr Wynne. On the motion of Mr T,. B. Williams, seconded by Mr P. Jones, Dr Elliott of Tanyrallt Hall, was unani- mously elected Chairman of the Council, Mr Thomas Morris Jones, Tynewydd, Mr Isaac Williams, Maesvdon, and Mr T. B. Williams, No. 9 Taidulas, were appointed overseers for the ensu- ing year. A hearty vote of thanks wasaccordedto Mr John Jones, Craigdulas, for the able manner in which he conducted the business of the Council during his year of office.

Llanfairfechan. Easter Holidays.—There was a considerable number of visitors here for the Easter holidays, and on the whole they had fairly good weather. Lectures in Geology.- -I, ii cler the auspices of the Carnarvonshire County Council a series of lectures on geology will be given by Mr Jehu during April and May in the Boys' School. I Lecture.—On Tuesday evening a lecture on the Transvaal War was given in the Boys' School by the Rev J. T. Jones, M.A., Xuneaton, in aid of the Christ Church Choir Fund. The lecture was illustrated by lime-light views, and a considerable number of persons were present. The audience was greatly interested in the subject, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Colonel Pa all was the chairman.

Local and District News. aUal Siv* !J'shoP Asaph preached the an- ^ewgit serraon on Monday at Christ Church, the P» e"street, London, taking as his subject _J^e_snrrection. faster ^■,0nc^onderry,s appointment as Post- -^berv t 'rei'era^ delighted the people round shin "i>S W anc* Machynlleth, where his lord- has a residence. The Bishop of Chester was. to have pre- °i tbp ?M 0lulay evening at the annual meeting Unable 1 ?ster Working Boys' Home, but was son, present owing to the death of his c'ied 0^r-r!1>1^ce"I^a-\ ies, of Headingly, Leeds, who ille v,'l December 12th, bequeathed property of lu of over l;6,ooo to the University of Called *r(u,st ,to found open scholarships, to be be ten 11 '^r^ce-Davies Scholarships," and to lege 3 at e^^er Bangor or Aberystwyth Col-

Abergele. -IT the Easter Monday Vestry the Vicar an- accenf 1« vvas leaving the town, as he had to l"6 living of Rhyl. He desired to express •'fratitfd-. c1aiirpeople of Abergele his deep e°urte Ior l:'10 kindness and unfailing 4irin„S^ 'iacl shown him on all occasions l>iCr 11S short residence amongst them. Mr Conn-" ^roP°scd, Mr Edwards seconded, and Mr f°r HU)S supported a resolution thanking the Vicar to e Levotion and attention he had always shown his leaving °f ^1C par^' anc* expressing regret at ^a'r"—jC monthly fair was held on ;it}Ce es«ay, when there was a very large attend- The' f cattle and horses were numerous. realised rather low prices, whilst ts proved very fair. Place*" i^ew Vicar.—Who is going" to fill the §er>e>" n1' ^ev Thos. Lloyd is the question toe ft 1 as'<et* present? Several think that "el W0ll] Herbert Evans (late curate of Abergele) \v0rj.gr e the best, Mr Evans being a very hard •vIichSt,er Sunday.—On Easter Sunday St. s Church was very prettily decorated by Wei-o Crs ^1C congregation, and all the services re well attended.

Bettws=y=Coed. betlice Court.-On Saturday, 14th April, 1900, allc| j?_ r C. Buxton, Mr R. Parry, Mr P. Mclntyre, V-C„( .ev- J- Cower, David Jones, Pentredu, Bettws- ^acli anc' James Lloyd Fuchas, Goch, Pen- liCe 'n°> were both charged with being drunk on Wi„Sed Premises. Fined is and costs each.—Also bols^!? Jones, licensee of the Elms Castle Hotel, ,c'en) was charged with allowing intoxi- tliiriJjj '"t'llor '-O be consumed on his premises So];? P^ifr'tecl hours and Robert L. Davies, iicenS' D°lwyddelcn, was charged with being on J ^Iar] Premises during prohibited hours. Mr beh-3 Llandudno, appeared to prosecute on l4atl °f the police, and Mr William Griffith, char^st' .aPPeared for the defendants. — The chir^e :iSainst the licensee was dismissed, and the *>e against R. L. Davies was withdrawn.

v Colwyn. «er entertainment was held in the Ebene- evcni Srcgational Schoolroom on Wednesday ilr last, under the conductorship of Penllyn." 1-W0 presided, and there vvas an unusually s,11 121 ce. The Band of Hope Choir, of 50 "bvrf' §ave an able rendering of the cantata, appre .'n Gobaith (J. T. Rees), which was fully the ci C'?^Ccl by the audience. The conductor of ^Ir j,0l| Was Mr E. Davies, the accompanist being Pi'iiicf. Williams, Paris House. One of the Pres P^l. features of the meeting was the the ,V?tion of prizes, consisting of medals to jidren who had attended the most hitler ('uring the winter months. The winners :ulcJ H'^fvvo ilrst, Ed. Morris Jones, Bn'g-y-don, PriZes ailnah Hughes, Wellington-road. Second ^obe„j Miss Jones, Miss M. Jones, and Annie Witf *le one third prize being awarded to to ]-n* a2gie Jones, Tai newyddion. it is gratifying cQHcerfV that a substantial sum was got by the ¡ > which will be divided to the children.

àI Colwyn Bay. p- .A. Roberts, a pupil of Mr W. Brookes °n jj^^ained first prize at Abergele Eisteddfod Th ay with the solo competition. t()d.l'Oposed Invitation to the National Eistedd. j&ot]ei1 e are pleased to hear that several local l Ul,nlea are determined this movement shall not filtl to fall through. A meeting is to be Th l'e the end of the week- ?^cti flerr°ts.—These artistes again prove an n ^be town. During the week they have Po ,on the Old Promenade at 11, and p ii lite Imperial Hotel in the afternoon at °^h 0^ Programme consists of selected items, CQ c and otherwise. —■ During the Easter holidays, j^otirahii Wcathcr has not been of the most "haVe a'vi-f ^eription, a large number of visitors ^the vV'?d themselves of the opportunity offered ?laces 0'fr-0us carriage proprietors of visiting the i^'ch a '"Merest and beauty in the locality, all of arancor<t."ow Presenting a more animated ap- •'Har • aPProacb 01' the summer. rVl|<csd;iv ^be marriage was solemnised on s^afai ^St' ^be Engedi Chapel, by the Rev Jones* assisted by the Rev W. R. A-^neaf i?g?.r'.of Ml" E- M" Phillips, B.S.C.A.C., I r the esti"i°§. to Miss J. Knibbs, of Bangor. ^°tlclon'a, iC?feni°ny the happy couple left for 'esPeiit' *'i, "is'bton, where the honeymoon will j}. "ere was a large number of presents. siic^^°dic Success.—We are glad to note •Nies' Sieved by Mr Brooks Jones' Juvenile Ti,0tl(lay i.,l?lr at ^be Abergele Eisteddfod on ck1" Th<=> •^K: Piece selected being Yderyn c ']'I, e:-°'r is I I,u^c was £ 4 4s and a silver cup. The socially be congratulated on its success, e 's the third cup won with the Haijw uhin a short time- &^ ,PacJI^ies.- During the Easter holi- tlv. ^a>;ed ^o^^tion at the station has been \v;+i 'rernonr'n 'lias °"lv been with difficulty that C h'°U^ir.lflu:c of visitors could be dealt winner °meials are to be complimented on ?a-eral oeci"jn wbich they have done this. Oil ■cj. 11 Access Passengers have been unable to :ind tiv tne ticket window owing to the or ]o„ Were compelled t«.) go without r,. r^e p10"- their train. vviiflfnade Band.—Both visitors and >°Petled a',efP'eased to know that the season cfar as outside performances are has h-,r.ne Promenade and Town Band, the ;nc''» cot^X,a euSaged for the season by the 'hi: on -^ontlay. In addition to of i{^rvices ^le Proprietor has engaged o •r?U8iciar-v!0 Realists. As far as the merits '^k] ,Pt'c'Sir)ta'c :^° W'ould be invidious to pass t^rc Pra-)-; ,'n/1 week or so they wiii have ne'ii together, which will naturally visitert ^'bich hnl i ehance. Herr de Mersey's i 0bvvn x>s c'urmg the winter frequentlv gt, at Kiivl ay again occupy the hand- ih" pr"vcJ a A Local Prize Winner.—We are glad to annonnce that our townsman, Mr J. Glutton was again very successful in taking prizes with his horses at the Carnarvon races on Monday last. He was awarded no fewer than five prizes, viz :—First, q miles hurdle race; 1st, Trotting Race; 2nd in the Vaynol Stakes; 2nd, Tradesmen's Stakes, and 3rd in trotting race (open). Master Albert J. Glutton who was dressed in khaki, rode in the various races, and was in high favour amongst the crowd of visitors. Rhos Deanery Church Eisteddfod.—We beg to draw our readers' attention to the announce- ment of the above in another column. The object of the Eisteddfod is to bring the town and country churches together for mutual encouragement, and for stimulating Sunday-school work and church- life generally. This is the first meeting of its kind in this deanery, and should receive every encourag- ment, especially at the hands of local church- people. It promises to be both interesting and instructive. Strange Experience of a Local Cyclist. —A somewhat unusual experience happened to Master Percy Ducker, of Colwyn Bay, on Tuesday last. It appears lie was returning home from a cycle tour from Macclesiield, at-kd when between Chels- ford and Knutsford he was accosted by a tramp who threw him from his bicycle and relieved him of all his money and valuables, throwing the empty purse into the road. The youth, at the hrst oppor- tunity, informed the police, who arc making enquiries. Les -Pierrotls" Concert.—Notwithstanding the number of concerts and entertainments which have been held, and the fact that there were many counter attractions, the opening concert of the season given by the Pierrots on Saturday evening last was undoubtedly a great success, a result which seems to have crowned most of the en- deavours of these artistes in the Bay. A capital programme had been arranged, and was ably sustained by artists of undoubted ability, including Miss Minnie Grime, soprano (gold medallist R.A.M), Miss Ethel Waite (contralto), and Mr Hylton Travers and Mr Alan Wentworth. The following is a copy of the programme, many of the items being loudly encored God save the Queen song, "The Deathless Army," Mr Hylton Travels song, "There's a land," Miss Ethel Waite song, Evening Song," Mr Lawn Townley song, The Jewel Song (Faust), Miss Minnie Grime recital, "The Handy Man," Mr Alan Wentworth; duet, "A Night in Venice," Miss Minnie Grime and Mr Lawn "Townley song, The Devout Lover," Mr Hylton Travers humorous song, Mary was a Housemaid," Mr Alan Wentworth. -Part 2.— Quintet, "Thou'rt like a Flower" song, Spring," Miss Minnie Grime song, Take a Pair of Spark- ling Eyes," Mr Lawn Townley song, The pretty little Flower Miss Ethel Waite duet, 0 Night of Hymen" (" Romeo and Juliet.") Miss Minnie Grime and Mr Townley song, Star of Eden," Mr Hylton Travers song, The Swallows," Miss Minnie Grime humorous song, "The world went very well then," Mr Alan Wentworth. African Institute.—During the Easter holi- days special entertainments were given in the Public Hall by friends and students. On both occasions the attendance was good, and it is gratifying to learn that the proceeds materially helped the funds of the Institution. On Good Fri- day and faster Sunday services were neici in me Institution Lecture Hall when suitable addresses were given. The following is a copy of the pro- gramme :—Pianoforte solo, Mr James Burwell solo, The Heavenly Song," Mr Llewelyn Tones Fanti hymn, Kvvesi Quainoo: solo, Ora pro Nobis," Miss Vardey recitation, Josiah Batabo song, "Peace, be Still," a Lady Friend Jubilee chorus, African Students solo, a Lady Friend recitation, Raul Vander Most solo, Golomen Wen," Mr Llewelyn Jones Gold Coast duet, Kwesi Quainoo and Kwesi Ewusi solo, Miss Vardey solo, The Light of the World," Mr Llewelyn Davies solo, The Children's Home," a Lady Friend solo, a Lady Friend African chorus, African Students iinale, God Save the Queen." The following was the programme rendered on Easter Monday:— Pianoforte solo, Mrs H. W. Powlson, I.S.M. solo, The Beautiful Gate," Miss L. Williams, Rhyl; solo, The Skipper," Mr Llewelyn Davies Yoru- baland song, La wale Tubi solo, Mr T. Evans- Hughes solo, Miss Fletcher recitation, Kwesi Ewusi; duet, "Flow Gently, Deva," Messrs LIew. Davies and R. J. Roberts African song, Kwesi Quainoo solo, Bid me to Live," Miss L. Wil- liams, Rhyl Lagos song, Ayodeji Oyejola solo, Mr T. Evans-Hughes solo, Miss Fletcher solo, "Gwlad y Delyn," Mr R. J. Roberts; African chorus, African Students finale, God Save the Queen." Cottage Hospital Concert. A most success- ful concert was held in the Public Hall OIl Tuesday evening last, under distinguished patronage, in aid of the above cause. Considering what a number of concerts have been held for various causes, it could not have been wondered at if the attendance had not been over good, but, luckily, time favoured the promoters, who were able to hand over the substantial balance of £ 20 is to the funds of the institution as a result of their hard work. There was a large attendance, who appeared to fully enjoy themselves, and with such a list of talented artistes, all of which gave their services free, it would have been difficult to do otherwise. The ilrst item on the programme was sonnet for violin and piano, which was played by Mons. H. Verbrugghen and Mr Lawrence Summerfield. Needless to say, the first artiste fully maintained his reputation as a superb performer on this instrument, and Mr Summerfield capably discharged his part. Mr T. Evans-Hughes then sang My beloved Queen in good style*. Mr J. Branston played The Village Blacksmith on a trombone, which proved a pleasing diversion from the usual rendering of it. Miss Lillie Worrnald is certainly one of the best vocalists we have heard for some time, and she was deserving of the loud applause and encores she received. The second part of the programme was as follows :—Solo piano, Nocturne," in A flat, Mr Lawrence H- Summerfield song, Rose softly blooming," Miss Lillie Wormaid solo violin, Two Hungarian Poems (new), Mons Henri Verbrugghen song (in character), -Aly Little Octaroon," Mr Vincent Walker song, Lei; me like a soldier fall. Mr T. Evans Hughes « God Save the Queen (the solo part by Miss Lillie Worrnald). Before the conclusion, Mr James Wood proposed a vote of thanks to all those who had so kindlv assisted in the performance, as well as Dr Wood and M. Lalande, who had assisted to organise the affair. This was seconded by Mr F. Nunn.

Llangerniew. Church of Engiand School. On Easter Sunday members of the above school, who were able to put in their appearance 50 times and over during 1899, received presents in the shape of books, which were kindly given by Miss Sandbach, and handed to the successful scholars by the Rev D. Jones, vicar. The following were among the successful members :•—Mr D. Jones, Penisa 'r llan D. James Jones, ditto, maxims Mr Win, Ellis and Marv Ellis, Bryncynheulog; Miss Davies, The Vicarage Miss M. E. Roberts, Stag Hotel Miss M. Jones (1), Penisa 'r llan D. Ll. Rees, The Cot- tage Rose Williams, Penucha 'r llan and Willie, Harry, and Louie Barnwell, The School, House. After the presentations, the vicar strongly urged the scholars to make better attendances during the present year. Needless to say that Miss Sandbach had always done her [Jcst to encourage good 1 11 attendances, and to get the Sunday-school a success.

Rhyl. Organ Recital.Aii organ recital was given at St. Thomas's Church on Easter Monday after- noon. "The Crucifixion. H A most successful rendering of this piece was given at St. John's Church on Good Friday evening by members of St. John's Choir, assisted by several friends. The solos were effectively sung, as were also the choruses and anthems. There was a fairly good congregation. Easter Holidays. to Rhyl during the holidays were favoured with very fine weather, and with the exception of a high wind at intervals there was nothing to mar their enjoyment. On Good Friday most of the Sunday schools joined in a procession round the town, after which they took tea at the various chapels, and again met at the Pavilion 211 the evening, where a most successful concert was held. During the evening those who took advantage of the beautiful moonlight, and took a walk round, could not help being struck by the exceptionally busy appearance of the place. L On the lollowing Saturday more visitors arrived, and 011 Sunday the town was still more lively. Large numbers of people attended the various places of worship, where suitable services had been arranged. Assault on the Police.—Before lJj Girdle- stone and other magistrates, at the Rhyl Police Court, James Hughes, Mona-street, Mill-bank, was sent to "prison for 14 days for assaulting the police —Police-constable Thomas said the prisoner was causing a disturbance in a public-house, and threatened to smash the windows and kill some- body if he did not have beer. The constable reasoned with him, and on advising him to go away was nearly stunned by a blow on the cheek. He then locked him up. The prisoner had been 16 times previously convicted, but had not been before the bench for the past eighteen months. He now admitted his guilt, and asked for leniency on account of his recent good behaviour, and as it was stated the prisoner was going up for training shortly, the bench took a lenient view of the case. Urban District Council. -Mr A. L. Clews, the retiring chairman, presided over the annual meeting of the Council, when Mr J. s. trreenhalgh was unanimously elected to the chair. illr J. H. Ellis. in proposing this, said he hoped the loss Mr Greenhalgh had sustained by the recent and sudden death of his brother, who was in business with him, would not prevent him accepting the position. On this being seconded, Mr Greenhalgh took the chair, and thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him. When he first heard of his brother's death he made up his mind to retire from public life altogether. But he had since made such arrangements as would enable him to give the necessary time and attention to the duties of the (Applause). His great aim would be not to evolve points of order and technicalities, but to assist the progress and development of Rhyl. At the same meeting Mr E. P. Jones was also elected vice-chairman.

Trefriw. Accident to a FootbaUer. On Monday after- noon the parents of Mr Henry Wilkins. of Trefriw, the well-known centre-half of the Llanrwst Foot- ball Club, received a telegram stating that their son had met with an accident whilst cycling near Llandudno junction, which resulted in a broken collar bone. Mr Wilkins arrived at Llanrwst by the seven train in the evening, and proceeded homewards. Particulars of the accident have not yet transpired. Annual Literary apt! Musical Meeting of the Ebenezer (Ind.) Band of Hope. The annual literary meeting, under the patronage of the above, was held in the Public Hall on Good Friday. The first meeting of this nature, which was held ten years ago, wa's conceived on a rather small scale, embracing competitions for children mostly. It is gratifying to learn that year by year, ever since, it has grown in popularity and efficiency. The musical competitions in this year's meetings, in many instances, evidenced superior musical talent, and bore testimony to the splendid work done by the Band of Hope. The beautifully line weather which prevailed on Friday contributed in no small measure to the success of the Eisteddfod. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Mr R. H. Williams, road surveyor, Trefriw, while Mr Arthur Parry, chemist, Llanrwst, conducted the proceed- ings. The following programme was gone through :—Address by the chairman solo com- petition for children under i- "Glyn wrth y Beibl," the prize awarded E. Florence Owen, Bron Derw 2nd prize, Clara Roberts, Hill Crest. A special prize was given to Nellie Davies, The Wells. Recitation for children under 9, Cadw mi gei," 1st prize divided between Edward E. Williams, Ysgubor Gerrig, and Edward E. Roberts, Bryn Afon 2nd prize divided between Annie Thomas, Mill Afon, and Tommy Bibby, Llys Gain; 3rd prize divided between Samuel Williams, Cae Coch, and Tommy Owen Bryn Goleu. Reading an unknown passage, Maggie A. Owen, Bryn Goleu. Solo for children under 15, Ymrwvmwn i gwrdd yn y nef," 1st, Edith Jones, Pleasant, View. 2nd, Clara Roberts Hill Crest. Solo for competitors under 20, "Y gvvenith gwyn," prize divided betvyeen Lizzie Jones, Minafon, and C. J. Ellis,. Tan'rallt. Handwriting for children iHider 12 1st' prize divided between E. F. Owen, Bronderw, and R. McDonald, Tychwith 2nd prize, W. H. Uren, Canol Pentre. Children's choir competition, Beth vw'r dyrfa ddisg!aer hon," one choir only entered the competition, Trefriw Children's Choir, con- ductoi, Mr William Owen, adjudged quite worthy of the prize. Esboniad ar ddiarhebiad Cymreig, M. E. Griffith, Tanycoed. Recitation for children under 14, •' Geneth y meddwyn," ist, Maggie A. Owen, Bryn Goleu 2nd, Lizzie Evans. Trefriw- terrace. Can ddesgrifiadol o ffair Drciriw, Mr R. Jones, Bryn Dyffryn. Solo competition for competitors who had not won a prize previously, Boed ysbryd em cyndadau." Mr J. Evans, Craf- nant House. Pair of socks, Mrs Owen, Ty'r Bont Answering questions on the history of the Tabern- acle, ist, Grace Williams, Cae Coch 2nd, John T. DaVies, Xeuadc1 Bach. Englyn," Organ Eben- ezer, Rev D. S. Thomas, Llanrwst, Composing a hymn-tune, Mr T. R. Williams, Factory, Trefnvv The distribution of prizes among the children who were members of the Band of Hope was the last item m the programme of the afternoon meeting The president of the evening meeting was Mr J. E. Humphreys, solicitor, Llanrwst, while Mr Cadwaladr, Slate Quarries' Board Schoo!, Blaenau Festiniog, officiated as conductor. The hall was packed, and almost all the items were keenly contested. The president who looks well after his trip to America, and who was very warmly received, delivered a very interesting address. He referred to the great progress made by Wales during the last thirty years, aud exhorted the young to make the best use of the great opportun- ities within their reach. The Children's Choir sang Beth yw'r dyrfa ddisglaer hon Duet, Ar y ceinfor mawr tymhestlog," H, G. Owen and Edith Jones. Pencil drawing of a lion, ist and 2nd prizes awarded to Roberts, Liverpool translating Welsh sentences into English, prizes divided between R. R. Williams, Mount, R. Williams Forge, R. Roberts, Forge Cottage, L. Owen' Rouallyn.^ Competition for a party of twelve' Castle Square,' two parties competing, prize awarcled to a party conducted by Mr R Williams Bryn Crafnant. Soprano solo "0 pa'm na bae Llewelyn," Miss M. E. Jones, Talybont. Baritone solo, Y wlad a garaf ii," Mr Tim Evans, Talybont. Choral competition, Shepherd of Souls," two choirs competing. Llanrwst and Trefriw, prize awarded to the Trefriw choir, under the leadership of Mr E. Williams, Bryn Crafnant. At this stage the Rev J. Gower was requested to address the meeting, which he did with his usual good humour. Specimen of the various sketches used in making a garment," Mrs Owen, Ty'r Bont. Chief recit- ation "Charge of the Light Brigade," Maggie A. Owen, Bryn Golen. Tenor solo competition, '• Bedd y Bugail," Mr O. Owen, Blaenau Festiniog. Mental arithmetic, Hugh G. Owen, Ty'r Bont. Male voice choral competition, Y delyn aur," two choirs entered the contest, Dyffryn Male Voice Party, Llanrwst, conductor Mr R. Ellis, and Trefriw Ilale Voice Party, conductor Mr T. R. Williams the prize was avvared to the latter. After the usual vote of thanks a most successful meeting was brought to a close. The musical adjudicator was Mr D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Bryn- aman. The adjudicators in the other sections were Mr T. Mill ward, Bangor Rev E. Davies, Trefriw R. Roberts, Board School J. Cadwaladr, Blaenau Festiniog R. Williams, Gwmanog Miss Humph- reys Board School Hon. Secretaries of the Com- mittee Messrs David Owen, Bryn Goleu J. P. Evans, Ribo Treasurer, Mr I. Evans, Rose Cottage.

Talycafn. Mart Sale. --A-lcssr,; Robert and Rogers Jones, auctioneers, held their sixth periodical sale on Wednesday, the j 8th instant, when the catalogue included nearly 100 head of cattle, 900 sheep and lambs, and a few calves. The fat cattle were not as good in quality as at the last sale, but brought the fairly good average of per head. The calving cows, heifers, and store stock, were of good quality, and brought up to 14 17s 6d each, with a fair demand. The calves realised from 30s to £ -.} ios, whilst the remarkably strong entry of Welsh couples (45° entered) brought the satisfactory price of from 20S to 27s. The bulk went to Angle- sea buyers. Fat crossbred Iambs made up to 35s. The best stock presented at the sale was undoubtedly the wethers and Welsh ewes. The wethers made up to 37s (,d, and the Welsh ewes 3IS 6d. The latter price is quite exceptional, and shows that the stock must have been of exceptional merit. As usual, the coast town buyers were to the front, particularly Colwyn Bay and Colwyn, the lots iajling to Mr David Williams, Colwyn Bay, late of \Vaen, were of a good class and well bought.

Lorexco Ma roues, Wednesday. Sir Frederick Carrington has arrived at Beira. A corps of Australian Bushmen preceded him by rail to Fort Salisbury. Copenhagen, Thursday. The Prince of Wales left on his return home this morning, travelling via Flush- ing. He arrives in London to-morrow morning. Eight destroyers were commissioned at the Dockyards this morning for the Mediterranean. Thev will be convoved up by two cruisers. J. Bank rate unaltered. Stocks very quiet. Mines steady.

——- Mr Samuel Smith and Mr Herbert Lewis have arranged to meet the members of the Liberal Association for the e.ountv and boroughs of Hint, on the iSth inst. Miss Myfanwy Lloyd Junes, daughter of Mr Alfred Lloyd Jones, Alayor of Denbigh, has been chosen as May Oueen oi Denbigh, for this year's demonstration. —— On Saturday morning n destructive fire occurred at the rear of ("oj)il)-,oii House and Can- ton IIou-.{e, grocery and -provision establish- ments, Whitford-street, Holywell. The fire con- sumed a large store of flour and -rocern, stores, spread to the warehouse of Canton House, and destroyed a large stock of goods. The annual eisteddfod at Mountain Ash on. Monday was attended by 12,000 people, and was a great success, notwithstanding the fact that the pavilion was partly blown down in the early morning. —— The marriage of Mr Thomas Robinson, of lalysam Hall, near Carnarvon, and son of the late High Sheriff, to Miss Emily Dvson, second daughter of the late Mr Joseph Dyson, Hollin- wood, near Oldham. was solemnised at All Saints' Church, St. Helier. Jerey, on Tussdav last. Mr P..P. Pennant presided, on Mondav over the annual meeting of the committee of visitors to the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum at Denbigh. It was reported that the number of patients on the books was 73h. an increase of-jb as compared, with last year.