The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

NEW FLINTSHIRE MAGIS- TRATES. The following gentlemen have- been appointed Justices of tho Peace for Flintshire:—Thomas Aitken, Bodelwyddan Wilham. Astbury, Northop; Samuel Beresford, Mold; John Car- mon, Holywell; William Fryer, Kinnerton; J-ohn Eb8 Buckley Jones, Uhyi; Robert Jones, SIr Charles 13. B. M'Laren, Llenry Horatio Mil.ar, Josiah Thomas Morgans, Mo-ld; Colonel LI. E. S. Parrv, D.S.0-. Rhuddian; Peter Edward Ro- berts, Thomas John Scott, Prestatyn; Dr. Wil- iiarn Thomas, Hhyl; Ur. Hubert W. Skey Wil- liams, Holywell-

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE." WINDING UP NOTICES- Bugail Slate Quarry Company, Limited; Mr W. Jones, I'enygroes, Blaenau Festiniog, liquida- tor. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIPS. Mary Catherine Owen, Margaret, Ellen Owen, and J. W. Wyatt, timber merchants and .iron- founders, Carnarvon, under the style of H. Owen and Son; Mary Catherine Owen and Margaret Ellen Owen will continue. ADJUDICATIONS. Owen W, II., 45, Goodman street, LLanLeris, prirntcr. MEETINGS AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. Hughes O. R. 15, Mona-street, Amlwch, Angle- sey, draper; first meeting, June 29, at Crypt chambers, Chester; public examination, July 1, at the Magistrates' Room, Bangor. Jones lJ. P-, lately carrying on business- at Ex- changc-building's, Holyhead, Anglesey, audio nce-r and valuer; lirst meting, June 28, at the Station Hotel, Holyhead, public examinat-iDn, July 1, at the Magistrates' Room, Bangor. Thomas Mary Jane, 17, Bridge.st.reet., Llangefni, Anglesey, grocer, a married woman, trading separately and apart from her husband; first and final dividend, 2s 1 jd, payable, June 28. at the Official Receiver's. Crypt chambers, East gate row, Chester.

NORTH WALES BAPTIST COLLEGE. ANNUAL MEETINO. ffhe annual general meeting of the .subrcnb i-rs to this College was held on Wednesday at the English Baptist Chapel. Bangor. In the absence of Mr R. E. Jones, Lla.nberis, Alderman Simon Jones, Wrexham, presided. PROGRESS OF THE COLLEGE. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said that a large number of intellectual young' men were yearly applying for admission into College, showing that the institution was meet- ing with appreciation throughout Wales, and that the provision for the training of students was up to-date. Since the association of the College with the University College of North Wales it had made considerable progress- its finances were abo in a healthy condition, and unlike several other similar institutions they an- nually showed a credit balance, tihat being due, no doubt, to the fact that the tin&nces were m charge of Mr Beck. STUDENTS' TRANSFER LETTERS. It was decided that ail .students must bring their letters of transfer to one of the iocuJ churches, that being a condition of their accept- ance. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. Principal Sila.s Morris read the report of the committee, which stated tthat sixteen sat at the entrance examination, and of these the following were admitted on probation:—W. Bevan, Pont Jliw; R. Stirrup, Llangefni; LJ. IIumplm; 9, Rhos; T. Lloyd Roes, Dowlais; Rod. Lloyd, rTTC- harris; J. J. Morgan, Morristen; and D. J. Btassett, Penyparc. Subsequently, R. Stirrup was permitted to withdraw for the se-ssion with a view to further preparatory training. None of the candidates had matriculated, falling be- hind in this respect those of somo preceding- years, though a good average standard of attain ments was reached- This was a matter which should receive further attention, and the time had arrived when the younger candidates could be expected to matriculate and 00 prepared 10 enter upon the degree courses upon admission. This was not an impraticable standard even at present, for it simply a year or two of additional study at a preparatory school, whereas tthe possibilities of further self-develop- ment by higher study this opened up would amply repay any sacrifices at the earlier period. Eight students pursued their studies at the Univer- sity Col-lego, of whom seven tcok degree cour-es, and four were expected to graduate, viz., D I Spenser Jones, J. Williams Hughes, Fdward Ellis, and Benjamin Evaas. Mr David Jones had offeied himself to the Baptist Missionary Society for work abroad, and was accepted for the Congo. He would be stationed at Kibo-koio. had been presented to the College an excellent portrait of the Rev- D Powell. Liver- pool, painted by Miss Williams, of B-oot-Ie, the daughter of Pedr Hir. The Home Mission Com- mittee had voted the following amounts to the respeothe churches :—Buckley and Nantmawr, £:30 and £5 each towaxds structural and other improvements in the two chapels; Ffynongroew £18; Ponkey, £10; Old Colwyn, B5; Kyfiin Square, £4; and Roe wen, £3. The last instalment of loans would be paid off tihis year, and the committee would be less hampered than before in its operations. ( la-ss reports were presented by Professor Evans and Dr. Davies, Carnarvon. FINANCIAL REPORT. Mr R. Beck, Bangor. presented the annual financial report, which showed that there was a credit balance of JS31 Os 7d on the current ao. count, which had been transferred to the building account,. The total amoiunr, of subscriptions to the College was £1064. The total amount of money belonging to the institution was Rev". D. Davies, Llandudno, said that the re pori, especially in these Jays of depression was very satisfactory. There was a debt, on the Col- lege building but. still they had the building. The Home Mission rooourtt presented by Alderman Simon J011. showed a credit balance of JE84 2. lid. A vote of t.hanks was accorded the treasurers and the auditor (Mr Blackwell Harris). NEX.T YEAR'S PREACHERS. The following were selected to preach at the annual metil1 of the Col1-oge next yea.r: --Hc\ Owen Jones, Cowbridgc (Welsh), and the Rev. Charles Browne, Lot? .lom (English). VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. On the motion of Principal f-ilas Morris, a vote of sympat.hy was passed ihe relatives of he late Mr John Owen, Liverpool, a friend of the College. Alderman W. P. Matthews joined in the tri- gaid, was one of the finest characters he had bute to the memory of the deceased, who, he ever met.

Sir Marc-as Sarnjel, tpca-king in Louden, on Monday, said the tax on motor cars would have the effect of curtailing the consumption of petrol, besides injuring British carriage builders. <

CHESTER GENTLEMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE AT BETTWSyCOED. FALL OF 30 FEET IN THE FAIRY GLEN. Mr T. N. Richards, one of a party from Ones ter on a. visit io Bettwsycoed, had an exciting experience yesterday. It appears that he, acoom panied by his wife and son and some friends, v eivt to view the Fairy Glen. While descending tho stone steps, which after the rain were somc- what slippery, he slipped and fell to the rocks below, a depth of some SO feet. His friends hastened to his succour, and found that his head was badly injured. Some of the party proceed cd ill search of 1\ medical man and call1e'.LCr<.J'' Police Sergt. Breese, who on being informed of the misha-p, volunteered to secure medical aid, and wa- soon on the scene of accident with Dr. Fox, who had the injured man removed to the Gwydr Hotel, where the party were staying- Mr Richards sustained a severe scalp wound. Later in the afternoon, the sufferer was reported to bo progressing favourably, and was able to take some nourisnniont. Mr Richards, who is of very heavy build and over 55 years of had a marvellous escape from fatal injury.

COLWYN BAY EXCELSIOR SWIMMING CLUB. The eighth annual general meeting of the above club was held yesterday (Wednesday) evening, when Mr Wirliam Schoticld presided over a good attendance. The Secretary (Mr E. H. Pyart) read his re- port, in which it was stated that the winter of 19C3 has been a record one for the number of lady bathers who had used the club up to the present time. The club, through having built a ladies' dressing pavilion, and fitted fresh water shower baths in the dressing pavilion, was in debt, but they expected by special effort to soon wi-pe that out. The balance sheet showed that the expenditure was £78 15s 8d, and the receipts amounted to £26 &s 3d, thus showing a deficit on the year's working of £52 9s lid. The accounts were audi- ted by Messrs A. H-kSummers and F. Bulley- :LvI r Brooke propcse-o»that the leport and balance sheet be adopted, and th:8 having been seconded by Mr II. Schofield, was carried unanimously. The tender of Mr S. Bond for the erection 01 ■1. diving stage accepted, and Messrs Brooke, Fred Bond, and Pyart were appointed as a sub- committee to deal with certain matters. Mr E. II. Pyart was elscted secretary, and Mr R. II. Jones, Metropolitan Bank, was re-elected treasurer, and the following to form the com- mittee: Messrs G. Brooke, H. Schofield, F. Bond, W. Hibbins, D. LJ. Davies, A. Iluime, wits power to add.

ATHLETIC SPORTS AT OLD COLWYN. The annual sports at Tanllwyfan were held yesterday week in beautiful weather. A large company of parents, old boys and friends wit- nessed come very good running and jumping- The young competitors lacked nothing in keen- ness; and N. Guest—who is not yet twelve years old—premises well in the high jump, having in- creased his last year's jump by 62 inches. The Old Colwyn Silver Prize Band played selections during the afternoon, which added to the enjoy- ment of the prcceding3. The reultd were as follows: — 100 yards: Over 11, Haswell, 12 one-fifth sees.; between 9 and 11, Warrington, 12 four-fifths sees. under 9, Pickford, 14 sees. Quarter mile (handicap): 11. Guest, Warring- ton, Q. Little. High jump: N. Guest (3ft. 6in.). Long jump: N. Guest (10ft. 6in,). Three-legged race (open): Ford and Haswell. Sack race Senior, H. G uest; junior, Pickford. Egg and spoon race: Senior, H. Guest; junior, Elliot. Obstacle race: Senior, H. Guest; junior, H. Shanks. Consolation race, 220 yards (handicap): M. Lees. Victor Ludorum H. Guest- The prizes, which were presented later in the evening, were greatly admired and much appre- ciated by the winners. Much prai;-e is due to the officers, wh.o left nothing to chance. The judges were: Rev. LJ, A. Richards, Dr. Maurice Davies, Mr S- E. Francis, and Mr II. J. Wright. The starter was Mr W. W. Humbley; time- keeper, Mr W. K. Rhodes; and stewards, Messrs A. Maurice, and W. Pryoe Jones.

LLANDUDNO PIER CONCERTS. ATTRACTIVE Vi'JSJC. Whilst complaints arc he3rd in other seaside re- sorts of the sparse number of visitors, Llandudno, can justly boast that tho number is well up to the average at this period of the year. The attendance at the Pier Concerts is always a criterion of the number and class of visitors staying in the town, and when it is stated that, the attendances during the week at these concerts compare most favour- ably with the corresponding period of last year, there can be no great cause of complaint- » The programmes given this week have been of most attractive character, commencing with a grand special concert on Saturday, followed by a sacred concert on Sundav; a Wagner and mis- cellaneous concert 011 Monday evening; a Franco- Germ-an programme on TUoC8<-Ja.y evening, and a concert of popular music on Wednesday evening. it At the fifth special concert of the present sea- son on Saturday evening, Mr Arthur W. Payne, the popular conJudor of tho orchestra, treat1 the audience to one of his delightfully played violin solos. It was in Mendelssohn's Andante from Concerto in E minor for violin and orchestra that Mr Payne made his first appearance as a soloist this .season. Mr Payne was greeted with a round of applause, only to be excelled by the great ovation aocordtxl him at the close of the solo. In response to all encore which brooked no denial, Mr Payne gave a pretty little slumber song which was equally well received. During this performance the orchestra. was under the con- ductorship of Mr Walter Haigh, the capable de- puty conductor. # The principal vocalist at the specia! concert on Saturday evening was Miss Carmen Hill- It is some five years since Miss Hill previously sang at these concerts, and her return was heartily wel- comed by all. Her rendering of Thomas's Aria from Mignon "Knowest thou that dear land" created the greatest enthusiasm. Her contralto voice is rich and has a fine range. In response to a well deserved encore she gave "The Heart." (Goring Thomas)- In the second part Miss Hill even excelled her previous efforts when she gave "Sleep little blossom" (McEwen) and "A song of May" (Bath), both of which were sung with great effect and charm, which brought forth a de- termined encore, to which Miss Hill responded with tho ever popular "Annie Laurie," for which ahe received another ovation. On Saturday evening that rising Lancashire tenor, Mr John Booth, commenced a four days' engagement. Mr Booth, who is a native of Bol- ton, is an industrious student at the Manchester College of Music, where he has gained many dis- tinctions. He has a most pleasing tenor voice, which shows signs of careful training. He made his first appearance at these concerts on Easter Monday, and so pleased were the management with his singing that he was booked for the pre- sent engagement. The committee of the Exten- sion Concerts have also secured Mr Booths ser- vices. He opened on Saturday evening with Lehmann's recit. and air, "Ah, moon of my de- light." The recit- was given with admirable effect, whilst his rendering of the air was magni- ficent in every respect. He was loudly recalled, and responded with that pretty little song, "To my fricnd, In the second part Mr Booth sang with equal succcss "The Pilgrim of Love" (Bishop), and res pen del to an encore with Ron- ald's "Realm of love." His ether items during the week included "Ye people, rend your hearts" (Mendelssohn), "Crossing the Bar" (Willeby), "I think" iHardelot.), "11 mio tesoro" (Mozart), "Come into the garden, (Balfe), "O! vision entrancing" (Goring Thomas), "1 mind the day" (Willeby). # # # # At the sacred concert on Sunday evening, Men- delssohn's Concerto in G minor for pianoforte and orchestra was among. the principal orchestral items. Mr George Atkinson, at the pianoforte, acquitted himself in masterly fashion. His |K>pularity as a solo pianist is beyond question. On Tuesday evening another favourite item was given, Max Rrueh's Hebrew melody for violin- cello and orchestra, "Krol Nidrei," in which the audicnco greatly appreciated the very effec- tive 'cello playing of Mr J. H. Four's- "Kol Nidrei" is the name of a magnificent series of choral songs. The audience demanded a repeti- tion of the exquisite performance of Mr Foulds and the orchestra. » » » On Saturday morning the orchestra introduced a new march bv Miss F. E. Hebblethwa.ite, en- titled "Llandudno." This lady composer is a frequent visitor to Llandudno, and has previously written some good marches which have gained favour with the Pier Orchestra. .Jt Edward German's "Welsh Rhapsodic," which was composed for the Cardiff Musioal Festival of 1904. was given with grea-t effect on Saturday evening. Tschaihowsky's Overture Sollenelle"1812" is always a. favourite item, and the o-drmrable performance of this magnificent work won tha highest appreciation of the largie audience orj Saturday evenim?. # Other orchestral items given during the week included Liszt's Symphonic poem "I Preludes," Wagner's introduction to the 3rd act of "when. grin," Weber's overture to "Oberon," Handel's chorus "The Hca.vsn.s_ are telling," Wagners "Siegfried Idyll," Caryil's selection "The Toread- or." Thomas' overture "La Roman d'Ehnre," Schubert's first movement from symphony in C major, Riviere's "Reminiscences of Offe-nbach," Gounod's selection "Cinn^ Mars," Lehar s selec- tion "The merrv widow." etc. On Wednesday evening Mr Harold Jarvis treated the audience to a delightfully played harp solo, and Mies Caroline Hatchard waa the vocal- ist. ■ • » » vocalists announced for the sixth special xrncert on Saturday next are Miss Gieeeon-White loAd Mies Roaina Beynoft.

NORTH WALES COUNTIES ASYLUM. Mr Chadwick presided at a special meeting of the visitors wtrich was held at the Asylum, Den- h.gli, 011 Monday. The attendance included Messrs 1 E. Story, 11. E. Hughes, and W. Parry, representing the subscribers, Messrs A. 0., Evans, Dr. D. Lloyd, E- Allen, llenry Williame, J. I. Morgans, Joseph Jones, T* Williams, 11. Ciegg, Dr. E. P. Edwards, W. Owen, G. W, Griffiths, J. H. Hughes, Robert Hughes, C. H. W ynne, and Dr. Robert Roberts. Two applications for the post of Nonconformist cnaplain wero received, one from tho Rev* M. E Jones, Wesley an minister, Mold, and the other from the Rev. James Charles, Congregational minister, Denbigh* The office was vacant- owing to the death of the late Rev. Jcseph Evans (C.M.), Denbigh. The Rov* M* E. Jones wrote stating that he was a Wesleyan minister, but had given up pas- toral work on account cf his health. Ho had gone into business as a bookseJIer and news- paper proprietor, but had now become convinced: that he was not intended for such business Wilen Wesleyan minister in Denbigh he had acted as ass-stant chaplain at the asylum. The Rev. James Charles wrote saying that he was prepared to undertake the chaplaincy ou the same terms as the late Rev. Joseph Evans. When he could not be prej»ent himself the follow- ing ministers had engaged to act as his deputies: The Revs. Evau Jones (C.M.). D. Thomas (W.), T. Griffiths (B.), D. E. Jenkins (C.M.), and J. O. Jones (C.M.). Mr J. R. Hughes proposed that the Rev- Jamos Charles be elected. Mr A. O. Evans seconded. Mr P. E. Story said that h-t dici not know Mr Charles personally, but lie knew that he was a conscientious and able man, and ho had great pleasure in supporting his unp vat m. Mr A. 0. Evans: Is that an election s]>eech? Mr Story: Mr Evans i-ai tak-. it as he pleases. Mr T. W. Griffith said that he was convinced that the arrangement which Mr Charles proposed to continue had worked very satisfactorily in the past. Otherwise he would have supnorted tue candidature of the R-ey. M. C. Junes, who was an able man. Mr Cliaries was elected unanimously. On the motion of Mr J. R. Hughes the salary of tho Rev. H. Humphreys, Church of Flngland chaplain, was increased fpoin £ 60 to £ £ 0, the lam usually pa4

I THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. CLOSING DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. t LORD MOSTYN ON THE EISTEDDFOD. ) On Friday, the last day of the Eisteddfod, president at the morning meeting was L,1,1I Mostyn, who recounted his reminiscences of tltt last Eisteddiod held in London, twenty-two year* ago- He bel.eved, lie was sorry to say, that h* I was the 011 "'y president left who took part 'n j that most interesting Eisteddfod. Ix>okinir jacfe | over those twenty-two years, what a change ( saw in those days He did not think the ■ teddfod then had the hold over the Principality | that it had at the present moment. He rcmcu*" I be red jt being said to h.,111 at the time that might get the Welsh people to London, but the, wouid not get them to the Albert Hall. But that wa.3 not the fact then, and if. was not fact new. When one considered the great prove men (a that had been made one was a b'* to appreciate the great hold the Eisteddfod had obtained over the popular mind in the Princi- pality. The Eisteddfod produced a gatlierinS that no other part of the United Kingdom could equal. He referred to the great encouragement g"i\-en by the iJiistccidfod to music, poetrv, aod art. It was no longer necessary for the rchgioua. poetical, 01* moral welfare of the peonie, lIr did 1"0 to add much to the threat hadjo iitciat.ure, yet t!¡\3 Welsh p-eople were prQlHlùf the names of tiioso who owed their start in ¡¡J6 to the Eisteddfod. There wero in London many thousands of Welsh people, and he thought It right, and proper that wo shouid hold our Na. tional Eisteddfod in the capital. THE AWARDS. After the Etsteddiod song, "Eisteddfod 1 Cymry, by Dr. Parry, had been sung by Miss lowena Thomas, Cynonfardd announced the awards in the de- partment of metal work in the an section. iirst prize for a door knocker was awarded Mr Edward Cartwright, Nannerch, the second bemg withheld. The first prize for a copper or brass candlestick was withneld, and the .ccOi'd | divided between Mr E. Thomas, Morriston, and f Mr Jonathan Thomas, Wrexham. The uist puze for a metal trivet went to Mr O- J. Jones, i udiain, the second and third prizes being wito* held. 1\0 award was made for a beaten c<JPl)t)t or brass amis dish. The first prize for a wroughu-u-on garden gate (open to working blacksmiths only) was won by Mr Edward Cart* \Vr*K nrK"'eii, the sec-ond prize by Mr D* J. Williams Bontnevv-ydd, and the third by Mr J. Roberts, Wrexham. In the department of miscellaneous work the u"ff. laC0 °°^al'ette was awarded to &■ i lams, Carnarvon. For a bedspread in eur broidery or applique the first prize was awarded to May PowcH, Monmouth, and the second W Eliza Evans, Lrskoard. No award was made to* a sainplo of printing of four or five pages witb iron Us piece and preface. For a ballad, "Owain Llawgoch," six entries i>r^ ff-n awarded the 1 +. ^JO'dd I'fcmad," who was announced U) be the Rev. E. Wynne Roberts, Manches- ter. Two sets of verses only had been received for the competition in the metre called "Triban Mor- •" j ganwg on "Calan Gauaf," the prize being I awarded to Brynfab, Pontypridd. I Wn°I \ll° l^ay „J11, Welsb or -English on "The h i i^i S' pnzo }or w'luch was given by Lord Mostyn, Mr J. Arthur Price, the ad- judicatory announced that only one essay had een iecei\ed, sent m by "Rhosen Wyn," but | was well worthy of the prize. | No award was made in the competition for the oest ballad for choir and orchestra, the settings received not being considered of sufficient merit. 111 the competition for a ban tone setting to the words "Os wyt Ovmro" none" "■ M°r' by Eltion "W3'D>' merit C0UJPetUo^ showing sufficient tim!JV<>re receiyed for the best collec- ¡ M +f hntshu-o place-names (in W7elsb or En £ ian Pn^ awarded Strathclyd- W^K th<3 ^?]<cti01n °,f Radnorshire folklore (in I \\eUh or English) the prize was awarded to | (]Jraldul:i for a .\oIk which the judses declared | snoweu gieat diligence*. No award was made in the competition for the best text-book for the oral teach.r,- of We„stL 0 .r.-V1? prlz,e [?r an organ solo (restricted to Welsh competitors), "Prelude and fUg„e in C lVmarth 0 awarded to Mr J Jones, South VV>"li>ettt^n if?r l*"111'015 S'ng-ng in tha bouth Waies style did not produce the keen com- petition that had como out in the North Wales competition the day before, and the result was not particularly interesting. Of the two entrants, Ap Uar wa. much the less clever, thouob his successful rival, Mr G. Harris, Llandebie, wa4 not brilliant. MorM entertaining was the Celtic harp cornJ petition for tho prize of a Celtio harp, given by the Red Dragon Society. Two competitors had entered—Tahesin Merfyn Morgan, Aberdare, and Ffæda Holland, Birkenhead, both children. Two rpiite difficult pieces were set. Taiiesi-D played remarkably well. He showed uncommon talent and a delicate rhythmic touch, and, in th6 words of tho judges, showed not only command over the instrument, but also over himself* FTreda, several years younger, had neither hit strength nor his intellectual conception of the music. She went bravely through her perform- ance, a picturesque little figuro in her steep'e hat and Welsh dress. When it was over. however, she burst into tears, being overcome at playing in the great hall, and before so large an audi- ence, and she retired, poor child, to trle back of the platform, and finished out her cry while Dr. M'Naught gave tho awards. Of course there could be only one decision, and that in favour of Taliesin. But Lord Mostyn announced that he wouki subscribe a sovereign as a consolation, and placed tho coin in a fine hey-presto flourish into tho hand of the child. Miss Williams, of Aber- clydach subscribed another. The recitation competition produced an infanl prodigy in Gladys May Davies, Pentre Rhondda, aged eight. She and Eleanor Daniel, Llanelly, and Maggie M. James, Senglienydd, were select- ed out of the 27 entrants to recite on tho plat- form Ceiriog's "Ti wyddost beth ddywed r, nghalon." Eleanor Daniel was easily the best.. Violoncello solo (restricted to Welsh competi- tors), Jennie Jones, Cardiff. Baritone solo, Mr Powell Edwards, Ehos- llanerchrugog. Violin solo, Tilly Thomas, Ton Pcntre, Rhon- dda. Pianoforte solo competition, Edith Darbishire, Birkenhead, gained the first prize, with Sugio Hapkins, Ystalyfera, second. MADAME PATTI ABSENT. Considerable regret was expressed at the after- noon session when it was made known that, owing to indisposition, Madame Patti would not bo able to be present. Her place as president I was taken by Lady St. David's. A model in roses and carnations of a full-sized harp had been subscribed for to be presented to Madame Patti, with the following inscription :— "Presented to Madame Adelina Patti (Baroness Cederstrcm) by t.he ladies of the Nationa] Eisteddfod of 1909 (London), as a tribute to the genius of the Queen of Song, and in appreciation of her friendly services to Wales." It was announced that it would be sent to her in Wales. the audience expressing their ap- proval by an enthusiastic cheer. MALE VOICE CONTEST. Then followed the choral competition for male ) vo;ce choirs, of from 75 to 100 voices. The pieces t set were:—(1) Mendelsohn's "Fair Setrieie's high- born son," accompanied by piano; (2) Edward German's "0. peaceful mght," and (3) "Revelle," thelast two unaccompanied. Of the nine choirs entered, Morriston was the only ab- sentee. The piece that seemed to present the greatest difficulty was that by Elgar. Choir after choir, having performed quite creditably in the other two, failed in this- Of the eight competing choirs, all wero Welsh except one, which came from Newcastle, and for the first time in this Eisteddfod Welsh choirs were found good enough for the first two places- In the final result, Swansea was accorded the second place with 80, 86, and 90 marks, making altogether 255; and Dowlais were declared winners with 90, 94, and 95 marks, making 279. Scenes of great enthusiasm foilowed the an- nouncement of Dowlais' victory. The audience cheered thorn again and again, while the victors themselves threw up their hats and waved their programmes, and shouted with delight. Next in order of merit were Newcastle (245), Bargoed- Teifi (226), Mid-Rhondda Orpheus (222), Eben- ezer Mission. Swansea (220), Llanelly (195), and Maesteg (J92). The prize for the best-mar- shalled choir was awarded to Bargoed-Teifi. This, with the singing of the and Eng- lish National Anthems, terminated the day's pro- ceedings.

THE CHURCHES. The Rev. D. Griffiths has been chosen pastor of the English Baptist Church, at Colwyn Bay, and the Rev. G. Isaac pastor of the church at Cefn Mawr, Ruabon. On Saturday evening the Rev. Father Ryan, the priest in charge of the Roman Catholic Mis- sion at Holywell, performed the ceremony of blesainjj the extensive enlargement of St. Wme- fride's Church, At a meeting of the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building, and Re- pairing of Churches and Chapels, grants were made from the special Mission Buildings Fund towards building mission churches &t Bargoed, St. Gwladys, Glam., £25; and Pontyoymmer, Glam., £30. A grant of £40 WM also paid for works completed at All Saints' Church, CeJlan, Cardi- ganshire-

BALA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE. It has been decided to hold the annual meet- ings of Bala Theological College on Wednesday, June 30th, and Thursday July 1st. The annual address to the 8tud.enui will be delivered 011 Thursday by Dr. Stalker, of Aberdeen Univer- sity. It has also been decided to form an annual reunion society of old Ba!.a students, and with this object Mr J. R. Davies, Menai Bridge, chairman of the College Committee, has invited &il former students to Bala to discuss the matter-

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PERSONAL. Lord Konycn has arrived at Greulngi.cn Had, Whitciiui-cii, from town. Tho Duchess of Westminster in black was pre- tent at Ruiveiagh Military Sports cu Saturday. Lord Kenyoii his kindly given permission for a. garden party and fete to be h-eid in G reding to a Pa.rk on August 11th. Mrs Edwards, c.f The Palace, St. Asaph, distri- buted tho prizes at St. Wineircd's School, lian- for, on Tuesday. Mr IIughes of K:nmol is staying at Grasmere- The Squire, with Lady Florentia IIughe and family, will shortly leave for town for the .season. Captain S. C. Holland, (Kinsfa) Dragoon Guard-?, adjutant of the Denbighshire Husfttre, is to be appointed Assistant Military Secretary :n the Western Command. Mr Aasheton-Smith, of Vaynol, with a donation of £50, heads the Jiet of .subscribers to tile testi- monial to be presented to Aidermia Dr. It A Prichard, J.P., of Conway. The Bishop of ",s III the South of Franco Undergoing treatment for a throat trouble, from which he has suffored at different periods for BOtiiio years. Lieut.-Colonel R. W. Williams-Wynn, D S. at the rent day at Plas-jn-Cefn, greatly pleased the 180 tenants by presenting to them photo- graphs of tho late Mr D. J. B]as-yn- Cefn, whortJ tj¡,y regarded as an ideal fox- hunting landlord. The infant son of Mr Spencer Iloilings of Vrondeg, Wrexham, was chri.stencd at Pias Power private chapel on Sunday by the Hev. Rhys Price. Sir Cokn Scott-Moncrieff, Sir Henry JtoL»rtson, and Mr Brown, of Birmingham, were tite sponsors. Lady Penrhyn and the Hon. Misses Douglas- Pennant attended with many others the dance given by Mis Brooman White at 29, Portman- square, on the occasion of tho coming out of her second daughter Eileen. Amongst the men pre- sent was Lord Yiviair. To-day week the attendance at A .-cot beat all previous records- Among those in the enclosure were tho Marquis of Anglesey, the Countess of Dundonaid, and tho Ladies Jean and Margaret Cochrane, Viscount and Viscountess -Falmouth, Lord and Lady Newborough, Lady Juliet Duff. The Duchoss of Westminster and tho Hon N-esta Douglas-Pennant were among those who superintended a miscellaneous stail at the Mid- summer Fair on behalf of the Great. Ormond- etrect Children's Hospital, opened at Oiympia yesterday by the Queen. 1 The marriage between Capta:n A. U. Gled- stanes, son of Mr Moutrey Gledstanes, of Far- dros, Clogher, and Adelaide Isabella Webber- daughter of the late Major R. T. Webber, Bryn- BclJan- Mold, is arranged to take place very quietly about the third week in August. Tho Rev. Thomas Lloyd Kyffin, MA., of Rose Villa, Bury-rcad, Alverstoke, Hants, formerly curate of Llunynghcncdl, Anglesey, of Criccieth, Carnarvon, subsequently successive vicar of Llan. badrig, Anglesey, and of Llanfaos-cum-Pcnmon, Anglesey, and rector of Beaumaris, Anglesey, left £1555. Among those who will take a prominent part in the forthcoming Cardiff pageant are tJHJ Misses Moistjn, of Talacre, the young daughters of Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn- Sir Pyer3 MostJl1 i, a. direct descendant of Edioun, King of Tegaingl, who was the head of one of the Fifteen Royal Tribes of North Wales-

CARNARVON SHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. MEMBERS TO BE ENTERTAINED BY DR- PRICHARD. The summer meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Council will be held at Pwllheli on Thursday next, when all the members and staff of the Council wi'l be entertained to a public luncheon by Dr. R. A. Prichard, J.P., chairman of the County Council, at the Tow-ar Hotel.

AGRICULTURAL EXHIBI- TIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. IMPORTANT LETTER. The following letter has been addressed by Sir Harry Reichol to the headmasters of interme- diate schools in North Wales: — University College of North Wales, Bangor. Dear Sir,—May I call your attention to the openings m connection with the Agricult iral Department of this College which are indicated in the enclosed list of scholarships and ex hibi tions, and in particular to a scholarship of £ 50 tenable for three year, which is offered by the Surveyor's Institution. There must be nany bo>J& in the County Schools in North Wales v ho arc fitted alike by upbringing-and personal pre- dilection for one or other of the various careers m connection with country life to which t-iese scholarships provide an introduction. A good niAnber of the old students of the department now hold responsible and lucrative appointments, both in this country and the colonics, and ihere can be no doubt that for any lad with fair amli ty, suitable training and a natural taste for the work a reasonably certain prospect of an 'ntc- rcsting1 and successful career is offered. I should be mLioh obliged if you would br;ng tho matter under the attention of any boys ia your school whom you may think it is likefy to interest.—Yours faithfully, HARRY R. REICH EL. June 10th, 1909. Principal.

The hay harvest has commenced in the Wrex- ham district, and will become general in an- other week or so. Owing to the dry season the crops are generally light. A consignment of strawberries has been sent from the Holt district to the Manchester mar- tllçÛl, but picking will act begin in earnest until next week.

THIS MORNING'S NEWS. Postmaster Retiring1. Mr John Owen, a Welshman, well-known in North Wales and among the Welsh community in Liverpool, is relinquishing the postmastershin at Crewe on Saturday next. Mr Owen has served at Wrexham, Holyhead, Liverpool, and Crewe, liaving bf-r-n postmaster at the latter place for exact-iy ten years- Tho Turkish Loan. Subscription for tho London portion of the Turkish Loan were closed yesterday after- IJKn. The a-.sue IV ai. lll()d3 than thrco tinl:3 user-subscribed. Piloiage Laws. Mr Win ston Churchill announced in the House oi Commons yesterday afternoon, that ho will anpomt a committee to inqu.re into various matters affecting pilotage in the United King- dom. City and the Budget. At a grc-ai. meeting of merchants and traders in tuoCity of London, held yesterday afternoon, to protest against the Government's Finance Bill, Lord Roturchiki, who presided, declared that the land clauses of the Budget showed that the Government wished to established Socialism. Another Flintshire Magistrate. Information reached Moid yesterday from the Lord Chanoeilor that the new magistrate in- tended is Mr Robert Jones, Manchester House, Mo d, who is engaged in the drapery business, and is a member of tho County Council.

REPRESENTATION OF MERIONETH. At a meeting of the Abergynolwyn (Merioneth) Liberal Association, called to consider the ques- tion of appoint.ng a Liberal candidate, the names of Mr Haydn Jones, Towyn Mr Edgar Jones, Rhondda; Mr J. Jo-n.cs Morris, Portmadoc; and i tofcosor H. Jones, Glasgow, were pic-posed and seconded, but only that of Mr Haydn Jones re- ceived the requisite number of votes, and he was therefore the only candidate nominated,

TARIFF REFORM REQUIRED AT BLAENAU FESTINIOG. A correspondent in the course cf a letter to U3 states that the dismissal of four hundred men from the quarries has made a lot of difference at Blaenau I'estiniog, and things are in a very bad way generally in the district. "I wish," says our correspondent, "that the present Government would retire so that the Conservative's would have a chance of adopting Tariff Reform, which would be a godsend to Festiniog."

MUSICAL NOTES. By Peter Edicards, Mus. Bac. (Pedr Alaw.) THE LONDON EISTEDDFOD. Tic great event in the world of Weisth, litera- ture, poetry and song, in the year 109 has t«tki-u place, and it has jus.tztiod itself in the eye of the whole world—to wit the eye of John Bad. True, he did not give unqualified praise to oil the singing. J.B. is generally cajidad a-s a critic— whicth Welsh critics sometimes a.re not. One of the adjudicators said EO)O of the Wei-h nntccd choirs doubtless sang out of tunc bccause 1 ley- were unused to sing in such a large building' as the Albert, Hall. To that John Bull rep ies. "nonsense"; and there seems to be sense in that Many of us have heard small choirs fing in that large building and it has not affected their intonation. Perhaps fright- cr excitement was the cause of flattening ot pitch, or the sharpening; but. Welsh choirs arc so used to competitions that I prefer- to think bad intona. tion arose from the fault which our singers are so liable to fall into. namely, unduly forcing the voice. The success of the only Nortih Wales onoir competing for the chief prize must be gratifying to all North walians; and Golvvyu liay should feel almo;;tas proud as Carnarvon, for i.'3 not the Carnarvon Choir's conductor tlie same Join Williams who is now preparing the Cokyn Bay CSioir for the great event of 1910? This feet alone ought to induce a very large number cf people to lock forward to er.joybig a rare trvac at the next National Eisteddfod's Concerts In the Male-Choir Competition, Scuth Wabs drew from the English critics words of unquali- fied praise. Let North Wales people rejoice w "h their brethren of the Souilli Two things in connection with the Musical Competitions at the London Eisteddfod demand consideration. Only one in-trunientai composi tion was sent in for, if I remember right, a Edo string instrument and pianoforte, namely by & German composer- lie also won at the Swansea Eisteddfod. 1 do not know whether he is ¡n1 amateur or net; but should imagWe a work of such distinct merit must be that of a professional musician. If 5<), it will certainly not tend to amateur Welsh musicians to compete at the National Eisteddfod—that primary object of the. promoters of it. I am of opinion that none but amateurs, i.e., those who do not live by music alone, should be allowed to at the Eisteddfod—except in the case of conductors of barnds, where professionals are generally allowed. Tho other matter is a query raised Ij), the "London Kelt," in reference to Ifhc awarding of the prizo for furnishing" a suibble acc0111pani. mcnt to a, few Welsh folk-songs. The winner is Mr Davies. F.R.C.O-, Merthyr. The "Kelt" asks if Mr Davies is not a professional musician? A gam I say I do not know. i have not read the rules in connection with the 1910 National Eisteddfod; but if profes- sionalism is not barred, 1 trust tho Committee may see its way to consider the matter and, if not too late, to stipulate that competitors must, be amateurs. THE IIA NDEL-MENDELSSOIIN FESTIVAL. When I wiite, only the rehearsal at tihe Crystal Palace has taken place, the singing is re- ported to be as inspiring and moving as ever. Dr Cowen is pi cud of the g'reat choir, and it speaks volumes for the effectiveness of tho sing inig when this musician says its effect upon him at times, is quite overpowering. I have felt it, and so has thousands no doubt. One can never foriget it Handel-Mendelssohn music is still beautiful and all powerful, despite the efforts to belittle the "Melodious" in music! I am a great admirer of many of the effects wrought by Wagner in instru- mental music, but the music of the "Messiah" has moved me as nofhing of Wagner's music ever has! CHEAP MUSIC- Dr. Cummings says that some time ago he visited a second hand music-seller's sihop in St. Martin's Lane. The proprietor was about to send away what he regarded as a sack of rub- bish, when, the doctor picked up the manuscript on the top of it, and asked what the music-sel- ler would take for it. "'Half-a crown" was the reply. He purch&ed it, carried it homo, and found that it was one of Haydn manuscripts WELSH YGCA LISTS. I am pleased to notice that three Welsh soloists are taking part in the festival at the Crystal Palace this week, namely. Miss Evans, Mr Ben Davies and Mr Gwilym Richards. And one famous singer-repute.) to bo Welsh—Sir Charles, Santiey, takes part therein, for the forty-fifth I believe no other singer has thus been. honoured at this festival or at any other. COSTLY VIOLINS. Although the sum of £925, obtained the other day for a "Strad" violin, is by no means tha highest pnee ever given for an instrument made by the Italian king of fiddle-makers, An tçnius: Stradivarius, of Cremona, it constitutes a record for a London auction. Twice at least £20(}() lias been paid by private treaty for "Strads-" The next highest price known to have been paidi £1400 tor a "Botts Stradivarius," a titlei which it. gained from the following incident: Betts was a music-seller in London some- sJxty years ago, and one day a stranger entered his shop, offering a violin for salo at the low sun, of one guinea. The dealer at once jumped at the bargain, put down his guinea, and secured; the instrument. He retamed it in hi.s own, family for a number of years, and, after changing hands several times, it was bought at the figure named by a foreign nobleman. » THE MAKING OF CHOIRS. At a recent meeting held in Scotland, Mr Hugh S. Robertson said that choirs e.icti- not i} [IC- portion to the number of qualified singers, I ut in proportion of the number of qualified conductors —men gifted by nature with the power of rousing latent faculties in the mass, and kindlina then, into flame. Choirs are made, not born; but choirmasters are born, not mule. Apart horn its conductor, a choir has little individuality. When the conductor changes, the charges too- Henry Leslie's choir fell to pieces wren ho left it. The English competitive choirs are cen- tred round their conductors. One of the email choirs in the kingdom hails from the Isle of Man. It is a grand and soul-stirring body. There seems no reason, climatic or temperamental, why the Isle of Man should have such a iccietv and Hothet3ay "hould not. But then, is a reason and that is found in the existence cf J- D, Looney in the Isle of Man. Blackpool has a magnificent society—keen, clever and .;on«■. icing. Brighton has not. Why? Again the reason 1.4 found in the existence of the man. Transfer Mr W. Whittaker, of Blackpool, to Brigiuon, and choral enthusiasm there will at once get an 1111. petus. The Manchester Orpheus with tho ex- ception of the Habergham Glee Union, the most thrilling body of male voice choralists that Mr Robertson ever heard. Yet, Manchester has no advantages. But it has in Mr Nesbitt a man who with an expenditure of heart and soul has struck from the material at his hand the trua gold of achievement. These remn.rks apply, with equal truth, to choirs all the world over. » » DR. WATSON (Continued)- From Accrington they went to Manchester. They started the "show" in a wooden shed be- hind an old second-hand bookstall, in Corporation- street. The wonderful stores of that bookstall held h:m fascinated by the hour together, and yielded him his first cheap musical purchases. It was the time of the cotton famine in Lanca- shire, and business was bad; but he was still able to send home some contributions to the household expenses. In 1860 he returned from Lis wanderings with the "show" to Manchester, when he was ap- prenticed to Henry and Co., niusic sellers, etc. Here he received twelve shillings per week for the first year, without food and clothing. His duties were: tuning and repairing pianos and organs, shewing oil" instruments, playing over songs and pieces to customers. lie was also much in request as a player at concerts and en- tertainments. His opportunity for rising to "higher things" came in tho following way. In the year 1867, when t.ho late Henry Wilson provided the chorus for Charles Calvert's Shakespearean performances at tha Prince's Theatre, Mancheeter, Dr. Watson —then sample Henry Watson—accompanied at. rehearsals* So excellent a theatrical chorus had! he gathered t-ogether and skilfully trained, that the epiestion was asked: "Why not. make a per- manent society of this choir f The answer to that interrogation was the format on of th. Manchester Vocal Society, of which the first meeting was held in August, 1867, the first con- cert taking place on October 28th following. In 1369 he was recommended to on assistant- ship at Oxford, with Messrs Russell and Co., well known music-sellers there, at a f-alary of three pounds ten shillings per week. He went there and remained for about nine months, after- wards returning to Manchester, where- in partner-, ship with Mr Bracew-eil!. he commenced a music business on his own account. The next im- jwrtant thing he did was to fall in love with has partner's daughter. Cupid and Apollo generaliy make life frierids The shop was opened m Market Place- Dr. Watson found himself gradually drifting into the musical profession. He had a gotxl deal to do with the music of theatrical productions at this time; and when Alfred Cellier's musical play, "The Sultan of Mocha," was produced in Manchester in 1874, Mr W atson sa.ng in it as one of the wooden-legged pensioners. Thifl work he bought for forty pounds. Tbo investment was a very profitable one, and especially so in the re-sale of the copy- right to a London firm of publishers. When it was suggested tohlnl in 1878 that he should go in for a degree, lie confessed he had never studied harmony and counterpoint. There and then he determined to set to work to gain the degree, and in 1882 he passed- In 1887 he was a full-blown doctor. At the opening of the Roy.J Manchester Col- lege of Music in the year 1893 Dr. Watson was appointed professor of the choral and ear train- ing dtepartment of that institution, an office which he still holds. He 18, among other things, lec- t.urer on musical history and instruments at Victoria University, Manchester. I have gone into these details of the career of this musician in order to give young readers an example of how to succeed even under the meet adverse and lowly circumstances- Who knows what good such reading may do to some of my younger- readers I

MARRIAGE OF MR R. H. WILLIAMS, TREFRIW. INTERESTING EVENT AT BALA. Considerable interest was manifested in tho wedding which took pJace at Bala yesterday week, the contracting parUea being Mr R. II. Williams, Bryn Conwy, Trefriw, surveyor to tho Geirionydd Rural District Gounod, and Misa Kate Jonei, Trem-y-wawr, Baia (late of Chcty- ter), fifth daughter cf the late Mr and Mrs Edward Jones, Tynffordd, Bala. The Jeep.egt. interest WR. evinced in the nup- tials both at Trefriw and Bala, wb-No the bride- groom and bride are well known and highly re- spected. A motor char-a-banc left the former village and Lianrwst conveying guests to Bala on the morn of tho ceremony. Trefriw was "en fete," and displayed flags and bunting, v/hilo rock canon boomed at intervals throughout the day- The completion of the service was an- nounced with a grand salute of 21 guns. At Bala, public rejoicings were stiil more pronounccd, there being a profusion of gay coloured flags and, bunting. while tho streets were thronged with spectators. The wedding ceremony was solemnised at the Bala Congregational Church at 1 p.m., but long before the a.ppointed time the sacrcd edifice was crowded with those anxious to witness tho cere. mony. The "set fawr" was neatly decorated with white flowors. Tlie officiating ministers were Rev. T. Talwyn Phillips, B D., Bala, as- sorted by the Rev: H. Ivor Jones, Chester, Evan Davies, Trefi;-iw and J. J. Roberts (lolo Caer- narfon), Portmadoc. The bridesmaids were Miss Dinah Jones, Trem-y-wawr, and Miss Williams, Trefriw (sister of tlie bridegroom), while t.he following little girls actrd as train bearers: Misses Phyllis Wil- liams, Chester; Doris Hughes, do.; Gwenith Cwyn Phillips, Bala; Doris Hyde, Liscard, and Dorothy Jones, Chester. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr E. G. Williams (brother), and Mr R. Roberts, Council School, Trefriw. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr Morris Jones, Merliyn Farm, Ruthin), was charmingly dreeeed in grey satin enarniruse, trimmed with costly real point do venisv? laco, passementerie, and orange blossom; and she wore a diamond necklace and pendant. Mise Dinah Jones's dross was of mauve crepe de chene, trimmed with handsome real Honiiton laco and rich gold embroidered insertion, while Miss Williams was siimilar'-y attired- As-the party were leaving th.> church the or- ganist played tho "Wedding March." Ail the shops and other places of business hav- ing been closed in honour of the event, an enor- mous crowd lined the streets, and gave the happy pair a splendid greeting, while the silver band added to tho gait-y of the proceedings by playing suitable selections. THE RECEPTION- The reception was held at the Victoria Hall, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Amongst tho guests were: Rev. and Mrs Phillips, Awelon, Bala: Rev. J. J. and Mm Roberts, Portmadoc; Mr and Mrs Williams, Anlieid, Liverpool; Rev. and Mrs Evan Davies, Trefriw; Mr and Mrs Jordan, Islyn, Bala, Mr Evans and Mr G. Ivor Evans, Chestnut Cottage, do.; Mr and Mrs Roberts, Bodlondeb, do. Mr and Mrs O. II. Hughes, 67, High-street, do. Dr. and Mrs Williams, Tawelfan, do.; Miss Davies, Aran House, do.; Miss Cathie Evans, Glan Tegid, do. Mrs Jones and Dr. White Jones, Plasyracre, (to. Mr J, Jones, Teg'd House, do.; Miss Davies, Regent House, do.; Mr and Mrs J. O. Jones, Cetnprys, Llanuwch- llyn; Miss Hughes and Mr E. J. Hughes, Stores, Bala Misse,43 Kate and Edith Jones, Glan Try- weryn, (to. Misses Jones, Osfoorn House, do Miss Edwards, Druid House, do.; Mr Davies, N. and S.W. Bank, do.; Mr T. R- Dakin, 78, High-street, do.; Mr Hall, BronaJlt, do.; Miss Wensiey and Miss Lottie Wensley, do- Mies Ro- berts, Froiidirion, do. Miss Hughes, Tryweryn View, do.; M iss Dav.es, Park House,, do. Mr arid Miss Williams, Bryn Pader, do. Miss Jennie Griffiths, Tynyffridd, Sarnau Mr and Mrs Davies, Llanuwohllyn; Mr and Mrs Davies, Garnedd, Bala; Mr and Mrs Jcnes, Siamber Wen, Cynwyd Miss Hughes. Ynys Towyn, Portmadoc; Mrs Jones, London House, Cerrigydruidion Mr and Mrs Jones, Maerdy Farm, Cymio; Rev. and Mrs Ivor Jones, Chester; Mr Morgan (solicitor) and Miss Morgan, do.; Mr Hughes, Chester; Mr and Mrs Tom Williams, do. Gwladys Jones, do Mitss Prixton, do. Misses Brown, do. Rev- EU- wood, Manchester; Mrs and Miss Gwladvs Owen, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Hyde, Discard Mr John LI. Jones, Defaidtv; Miss Maggie Jones," Llech- weddhgin Messrs E. W- and J. E. Jones, Berth- lafa.i; Mr and Mrs Rowlands. Tyisai; Misses Rowlands, do.; Mr Rolli Ellis, Chester; Miss Jones, do.; Mr Ellis, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Evans, 52. Iligh-streot, Bala Mr John Edwards, surveyor, do-; M.r and Mrs Evans, Trefriw; Mr R. Manod Owen, Pentre; Mr R. Roberts, Pren- der w. Trefriw; Mr and Mrs R. E. Thomas, Hill- crovs-t, Jo. Mr and Mrs R- O. Roberts, Bryn Crafnant, do. Mr John I. Wiblia.ms, Brynconwy, do.; Mr and Miss Davies, Pcnybryn, do. Miss Evans, Bryn CoriiN-v, do.; Mr and Mrs Morri- son, Llandudno; Mrs and Miss Williams, Havelock House, do.; M'sss Roberts, Post Office, Lianrwst; Mr and Mrs Griffith, Gwydr Uchaf, do. Miss Owen, Frondderw, Trefriw; Mr and Mrs Ro- berts. Roncalun, do. Master Edward Jones, Merliyn, Ruthin; Mr Ted Watkins, Ty'nypron, Bala; Mr J. P. Jones, Tegid House, do.; Mr R. T. Ellis, Shop, Trefriw; Mr and Mrs R. R Owen, Carrington-t-race, Lianrwst; Mr J. G Evans, Cwm, Penmachno; Miss Dilys Evans, do. Mr and Mrs Jones, Bryn C rain ant, Tnefriw- Congratulatcry addresses were delivere-I hy the Rev. T. Tah-yn Phillips, B.D., Rev. Ivor Jones, Chester; Rev. Evan Davies, Trefriw7; Rev J. J. Roberts (lolo Caernarfon), Dr. Williams:. Bala,and Mr Jordan, Baia, which wero suitably responded to by Mr Williams (bridegroom) and Mr R. Robsrts, Trefriw. Bardio addresses were also delvied by Rev. R Davies, lolo Caernarfon, and Miss Hughes, Bala- The Bala Silver Band discour&ed sweet and suitable selections at intervals. Mr and Mrs Williaiii., were accorded a rousing set off as they left, with tho best wishes of the large crowd, for Linden and the (kmti. nent, where the honeymoon is spent. The bride traveled in a mole-coloured tailor-made costume with hat to match, and she wore a, liandsom-3 heliotrojie scarf- THE WEDDING PRESENTS. The following to a list cf the wedding pre- sents :— Bride to Bridegroom—Goud chain. Bridegroom' to Bride—Silver dressing bag- Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Ty Isaf, BaJa-Silver kettie on stand. Mr and Mrs Jones, Siamberwcn, C'ynwyd— J Rosewood table. Miss Sarah Jones, Tremywawr—Silver bowl. Mr and Mrs Jones, Merliyn Farm, Ruthin — Silver cake basket. Miss Dinah Jones, Tremywawr—Silver and tortoise-shell toilcl set. Miss 1 vow lands, Ty Isaf—silver and tortoiseshell clock- Miss Kitty Rowla.nds, do-Silk cushion cover. Mr and Mrs Michael Williams, P&nisa'rpentre, Tiefr.w—Gent's dressing cose. Mrs Thomas, do—Silver hot water jug (Doulton ware). Mr and Mrs Evans, Boston House, do—Gent's knitted stockings. Mr E. Lloyd Jones, ironmonger, Lianrwst— Copper coal scuttle. Mr and Mrs Davies, Penybryn, Tr-efiiw-Ilaif- dozen silk handikerehiefs. Mr and Mrs Evans, Be-e Hive, do—Gent's gold mounted umbrella. Mr R. E. Thomas, Hill Crest, do—Gent's dress- ing case- Miss Nellie Evans, Bronderw, Penmachno— Afternoon tea cloth and tray doth. Miss Nancy Williams, L"webydon, Trefrjw- Gloss dish. Miss Nellie Jones, Capel Cui-ig-B.P. flower vase. Mr Win. Owen. Poplar—Gent's evening sbppers. Mr and Mrs Parry, Bronhaul, Bettwsycued— Halt-dozen silver telL spoons- M'ss Humphreys, G'yn—Book (Tennyson s poems).. Mrs Martha Williams, Bryn Crafnant, Trefriw -Ch Ina set. i Hcy. and Mrs Davies, Gorphwysfa, do—Brack, ebony silver-mounted walking-stick. inil es Kate Hughes, Nebo, Lianrwst—Table centre- Miss Owen, Bronderw, Trefriw—Inkstand. Mr T. Jones, 5, Trefnw-terrace, do-Pickit, jar with silver stand and fork. Mrs Pritchard, Uys Llewelyn, Ti-efrlw-Bc-ib] darluniadol Glan Geirionydd. Mrs Parry, do—Silver cigar holder and button- hcük. Mrs Roberts, Metropolitan Bank, Llangeini— Pocket book. I Mr E. G, Williams, Liverpool—Cabin trunk. Geirionydd District Council Employees-Com- mentary of the Bible (W elsh). Dr. and Mrs Williams, Iver salt bottle. Rev. and Mrs Talwyn Phillips, do,-Aftc;-noon tea cloth- Mr and Mrs Jordan, do—Irish linen bedspread. Mrs Parry, Glan Tegid, and Miss Cathie Evans, do—Photo. r, Mr J. ldwal Williams, Trefriw—Salac bowl. Mrs Lew's- Aran View, Baja-Gold photo frame. Aim Jones, Manchester House. Portma-doc- Silver fruit stand. Mr and Mrs Hyde, Liscard—Silver flower vase. Mr Bank, Portdinorwic—Silver flower stand. Misses Brown, Chester—Flower stand and news rack. Mr Ted Watkins. Bala—Silver fruit stand. Mrs Pugh, Bwlchgarneddog—11 and-painted plates- Mrs Davies, St. A line s .street, Chester—China pan stand • Mrs Pamplin, Llanddorfel—Antique jugs. Mr and Mrs Ilughes, Stores, Bala-Cllas-, orna- ments. Mrs Williams, New Shop, do—Scent, bottle. Miss Pollio Hughes. Brvnmoel—Photo frames. Miss Ivora Jones, Neath—Silver hatpin stand and pincushion. Mr and Mrs Davies, Garnedd, Bala—Toilet SJet. Mis Ellis, Dolgelley—Rose bowl. Mr Davies, Park House, Bala-Antique tea cups and saucers. M'ss Davies, do—Silver cruet. Mr Hugh Ellis, Liverpool, and Miss Alios J.ohe,i, -Cb,stpr-fland-painted coffee set. Mr and Mrs H. Evans, 50, High-street, Bala- Pictures Mr and Mrs 0. W. Roberts, Cambrian House, do—Tea oosv. Mr and Mrs Edwards, Aberdeulyn, Trefriw— Toilet set and silver match-box- Miss Parry, Blacncwmprysor, Trawsfynydd— Cosy cover. Miss Jones, Benvyn-street, Bala- I-land-painted ▼asa I Mr and Mrs Roberts, Ronaieyn, Trefriw—Brass bellows- Mrs and Miss Hughes, Tryweryn View, Bala- Afternoon tea cloth. Messrs Joseph Beckett and. Co., Chtcr-RQal Brusse's po;nt>do-gage handkerchief. Mrs Farchney, Boot.'e—Sideboard cloth. Mrs Jories_, Plasacre, Bala—Afternoon tea cloth. Master Launceiot and Miss Rosalind Owen, Trefriw—Tray cloth. Mr and Mrs Alun Davies, Chester—table centre. Mrs John Evans, Arcnig-street, Baia-Wai3- bleake- Miss Wcnslcy, Bronaiit, do—Afternoon tea cloth. Miss Lottie We 11sley, do—Toilet, set. Miss Nellie Evans, Brynoonwy, Trefriw—After- noon tea cloth. Misses L. J. and G. A. Jones, Garn-eddlwyd, Bala—Photo framed. Mr and Mrs Jones, Moeiygarnedd Farm, do- Photo frame- Mrs Jonea, Bodryn, Llandwrog—Table centre. Mr and Mrs J. 0- Jones, Cefnprys—Framed texts. Dr. White Jones, Bala-Sil-er desert stand. Mrs Davies. Llanuwchllyn—Gold-plated frames. Air Davies. N. and S. W. Bank, Bala-Silver pei fume bottie. Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Tegid Temperance, do— Silver calendar. Mr and Mi's 0. H. Hughes, do—Silver photo frames. Mr G. Ivor Evens, do-Sjlvr vases. Mr R. T. Ellis, Cli-ester-E.ectro-plated ink- stand. Mr and Mrs Morgan, Chester-Toilet sprav. Mrs Williams, Brynpader, Baja-Tea cosy." Mi and Mrs Roberts, Bodlondeb, do—Silver t.rinket boxes. Mias Jones, Seaforth, Liverpool—Silver pin- box. Mrs Sparkes, Chester—Silver marmalade jar. Miss Williams, Llandudno—Silver photo frames Mr Ilall, Bronaiit, Bala-Sihcr brush and comb. Mks Davies, Aran House, do—Leather bag. Rev. and Mrs Ivor Jones, Chester—Silver des- sert knives. m rI). W. Jones and familv, Bala—Travelh'n"- rug. Mrs Thomas, Ilif! Crest, Trefriw—Tea cloth. Miss Roberts. Frondirion, Bala-TLble centre. Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Bryn Crafnant. T of. riw—Cushion. Mr T. R. Dakin, Bala-Siivei- vase. Messrs Butt and Co., Cheste-r-Sih-r afternoon tea. set. Miss Doris Hyde, Liscard—Splash cloth- Mr and Mrs J. Humphreys, Henblas, BaJa- Silver candlesticks. Mr and Mrs J. Ellis, Mount-street, do-Tay crumb brush. Mrs 11. IJoyd Davies, Regent House, do— Ename led pa-trv board. Miss J. E. Davies, do-Sih-er flower stand. Mrs Sarah Ann Jones, Aran-,street, cio- Towels. Mr and Mrs Fouikes Jones, Corwen—Sc-t of books. Mr and Mrs W. T. Jones, 39, High-street. Bala < —Collar for lap dog. Mr J. LI. Jones, Defii(ltv-S skiwers- Mr and Mrs Hughes, Ynys Towyn, Portmadoc -Sil,ver vase. Misses Hughes, do-Silver vases* Mr J. O. Roberts—Knitted stockings. Miss Nellie Davies, Penybnn, Trefriw—Tab'e cloths. Mr and Mrs Morrison, J/andudno-Tray c-ioths. Miss W iliiams, Brynconwv, Trefriw—Bed- spread. Miss Annie Roberts, Tremvwawr—Silver jam spoon. Mr and Mrs Worrall, Chester—Toilet set. Mr and Mrs Edwards, Treinarran Cottage, Bala-T-ea cloth. Misses Jones, Osborne House, do—Silver knife rest. Mrs Jones, do—Sideboard cloth. Mr and Mrs Roberts, Church-row, do—Antique jugs. Miss Sidney Ellis, Castle-street, do—Antique teapot. Mrs Lloyd, greengrocer, do—Hot water jugs. Mrs Lloyd, Tegid-street, do—Antique china. Mrs David Edwards, Castie-street, do-Va. -e. Mr and Mrs R. M. Evans, Castle-street, do- China vase Mrs Gwladys Jones, Chester—Table centra Mr and M rs Jones, Deffrobani, Trawsfvnvdd— Cushion cover. Mrs Evans, Bethania, Festiniog-Cushion cover. Miss Kate Pierce, Coiwyn Bay-Silk eiderdown quilt. Miss Sarah Jones, Tegid-street, Baia—Pair of ornaments. Mrs Arthur Evans, Cacllenor. Rhvi-Photo frame. Mr J. M Jones, do—Tab'e centro. Miss Jonea. do—Afternoon tea cloth. Mr and Mrs Ilugnes, Chester—Table centre. Messrs J. Jones and J P. Jones, Tegid House, Bala-.Miiri-,t)r and brush stand. Misses Griffiths. Ty'nyffridd—Silver vases. Mr Davies, Llanuwchllyn—Slippers. Mrs Jones, Berwyn-street, Baja-Teapot. Mr D. A. WTilliams, Anfield, Liverpool—Carved ornaments. Miss E. Preiton, Chester—Photo frame. Master Edward Jones and Miss May Jones, Merliyn, Ruthin—Vase- Mrs Jones, Maerdy Farm, Maerdy—Bible. Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Samau- Vase. Miss Jones, London House, Cerrig—Tea cosy. Mr R. Roberts, Council School, Trdriw- Volumes* Deacons C.M. Chapel, do—Hymn-book. Mr and Mrs R- H. Owen, Lianrwst—Fountain pen. Mr Evan Evans, Fotty, Nant, do—Cream jug and sugar basin (Dou.;ton ware). Miss Kat-o W illiams, Bryn Neuadd, Trdriw- Timepiece. Mrs Jones, Vrondeg, nttWGycoed- W riling case. Mr Thomas Jones, Trefriw-terrace, Trefriw— Pickle jar on silver stand. Miss Parry, Gorphwysfa, do-Old china. Mr J. G. Evans, P.O., Cwm, Penmachno— -r cigarette case. Mrs Evans, d-o—Tea cosy. Mr Isaac Thomas, Hill Crest, TrefrAv—Paint- ing- Mr David Thomas, do—Painting. Mr and Mrs Roberts, Centrai Buildings, do- Chinese bracket- Rev. J. Gower, Rectory, do—Cheque. Mr R. T. Ellis, The Shop, do-Eiderdown quilt. Mr T. Griffith, estate agent, Gwvdvr Uclia, Lianrwst—Travelling bag. Mr Owen, Pentre, Cefnddwvsarn—Silver and china jam dish. Miss G. M. Jones, S amberwen, Cynwyd-Two bath towela- Dr. and Mrs Williams, Trefriw—Two serviette rings, tray cloth, and table centre. Miss Gwladys Owen, Liverpool—Silver case. Mr and Mrs Enos Davies, Castle-street, Baia- Teapot. Rev. D. G. Ell wood, Manchester—Silver biscuit cabin. Miss Dorothy Jones, Chester—Silk njn. cuslnons. Mr and Mrs Williams, Madoc House, Bala- bilver stand. Miss Polly Jones, High-street, do—Silver- mounted vases- Rev, and Mrs J. J. Roberts, Portmadoc- Hymn-book. Mr and Mrs Kinna, Rose Hill. Trefriw—Sil- ver cigarette case. Mr and Mrs Jones, Vron, do—cheoue. Mr David Roberts Manchester—Painting. meter 1 €ntrevoeias—W7eather baro- Mrs Lloyd, Tydu, Llangerniew- Table cloth. Mr and Mrs Evans, Crafnant Hou.se, Ti-efi-;w- lobacco pouch. ckMr Mary Davies, Bryn C'onwy, do—Table Mrs Thomas, China Warehouse, Lianrwst—Ov. nament-s- B"» i,m Mrs The Cottage, Church-street, Lan- l'wst-O:o china.