The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

[Continued from Page 9.) [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Abergele. The Coronation.- The tradesmen of Abergele intend closing their premises on Thursday and Friday next week to celebrate the Coronation. The festivities programme has yet to be finally decided. Cooking Exhibition. An exhibition of the Main gas-cooking stoves was held in the Town Hall this week. The demonstrations were well attended, and were organised by the Abergele and Pensarn Gas Company. Temperance.—One of the vans of the Church of England Temperance Society in charge of Captain Roberts is making a short stay in the town. A public meeting was held in the Parish Room on Monday, Captain Roberts presiding. The attend- ance was meagre.

Bagillt. Musical Festival.—The annual musical festival of the Welsh Congregational churches of the Holywell district has been held at Bethania Chapel, Bagillt. Choirs were present from the following churches Flint, Mostyn, Bagillt, Penypyllan, Zion, Greenfield, Chester, Holywell, Ffynnon- groew, and Connah's Quay. A large number of hymn tunes were rendered, as well as the anthems Bydd melus gofio-y-Cyfamod(Isalam), and Goruchafialthy Christian (Glyndur Richards). The conductor was Mr Glyndur Richards, Moun- tain Ash, and the accompanists, Miss Evans, Chester, and Mr W. F. Jones, Flint.

Bangor. MR DAVID WILLIAMS, of Bangor, was among those who were last week called to the Bar from the Middle Temple. DR T.WITTov DAVIES, Bangor, contributes to the last volume of Hasting's Bible Dictionary the articles on "Temple" and other subjects. In Cheyne's Dictionary the same author writes the articles on Divination and Magic." MR LLEW WYNNE, of Liverpool, who, it is said, is possessed of long experience in the control of Eisteddfodau on the largest scale, has been appoin- ted platform manager of the forthcoming Royal National Eisteddfod at Bangor. Z, MR W. A. DEW, Bangor, on Friday, at the British Hotel, Bangor, in conjunction with Messrs Hampton and Sons, London, offered for sale, in two lots, the famous Gadlys estate, the property of the late Mr M'Corquodale. The first lot included the Gadlys residence and home farm of Llan- sadwrn Farm, the whole comprising 218 acres, 2 roods, and 30 perches. The bidding, which started at £ 15,000, stopped at 8oo, at which figure it 3 ,c 17, was withdrawn. The second lot, Plas Llansadwrn, and land amounting to 182 acres, was knocked down to Mr Lawrie, acting on behalf of Sir Richard Will iams-Bulkeley, for £ 6,100. Menai Bridge Urban District Council Bill.—This Bill, which has already been passed by the House of Lords, came on Monday before the Examiners of the House of Commons for proof of compliance with the further standing orders. There was no opposition at this stage, and the necessary formal proofs having been given, the Examiners decided that the further orders had been duly complied with. The Bill will accordingly, in the usual course, be reported to the House for second reading. Admiralty Court. On Monday, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, assisted by Mr Thomas Lewis and Mr J. T. Jones as nautical assessors, an action was heard in which Mr J. T. Bulkeley, of Tranmere, the owner of the tugboat Rover, claimed £ 300, the value of salvage services, against the owners of the flats Commonwealth and Pilot.—Mr F. E. Smith, barrister, Liverpool, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Thornton Jones, Bangor, for the defendants.—After hearing the evidence, the court held that there had been no danger, and the tug had not been detained nor exposed to great addi- tional risk, but the value of the cargo salved had to be taken into consideration. A sum of £ 50, inclu- sive of the amount paid into court, was awarded.

Blaenau Festiniog. Athletic Sports.—On Saturday afternoon, at the Blaenau Recreation Grounds, sports in connection with the Royal Oakeley Band were held. The following were the results the cricket ball John Jones, Blaenau. One mile bicycle-race: 1, John Jones 2, W. Jones Panny. 100 yards flat race R. Jones, Blaenau. Drilling in granite I, John Hughes, Blaenau 2, Hugh Evans, Blaenau. Three mile bicycle race I, Hugh Jones, Blaenau 2, John Jones. One mile youths' bicycle race I, Owen Griffiths 2, Thomas. Slate splitting I, Robert V. Humphreys 2, Hugh Evans. Tug of war I, Rhiw Quarry Team 2, Maenoffereu Quarry Team.

Bodnant. Sudden Death at the Hall.-A tragically sudden death occurred at the Bodnant Hall on Thursday morning last at a comparatively early hour. Mr Wells, the universally respected butler, appeared in his usual -health the previous evening when he accomplished his customary duties, but on the morning in question he complained of illness, and shortly afterwards was discovered in an uncon- scious condition. Dr M. J. Morgan, of Conway, was speedily summoned. When he arrived life was pronounced extinct. Deceased was an old, valuable, and faithful servant. He first entered the service of the late Mr Pochin, when the latter was Mayor of Salford, and resided at Broughton Old Hall, near Manchester, and left the service when the family resided at Barnes. In 1886 he returned to Mr Pochfn's service at Bodnant Hall, and was in the employ of the family about 26 years After Mr Pochin's death Mr Wells continued to remain at the Hall, and the loss of such a painstaking ser- vant is severely felt by Mrs Pochin. Dr Morgan certified the cause of death to be heart disease. Deceased leaves a widow and son. On Saturday morning the vicar held a brief funeral service at the Hall, and afterwards the remains were removed to Talycafn Station en route for Westbury, near Shrewsbury. The funeral procession included the sorrowing widow and son, the Vicar of Eglwys- fach, the house servants, some of the old employees on the estate, and several members of the general public. The remains were interred on Sunday in Westbury Churchyard in the presence of a large attendance of members of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and R.A.O.B., and friends. The coffin, which was of oak, with massive brass mountings, was supplied by Mr David Owen, Graig, Eglwys- fach. Mr Wells was in his 64th year.

Connah's Quay. The Terrible Vitriol Fatality —Mr LI Jones, the Flintshire coroner, opened an inquest on Saturday afternoon at the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Queen's Ferry, on the bodv of Henry Martin, who resided at Colliery Cottages, Queen's Ferry. Martin it will be remembered, met his death by falling into a tank of vitriol at Hawarden Bridge Ironworks on Tuesday night. Owing to the fcict that Duffey, the principal witness, was not in a fit condition to be removed from Chester Infirmary, the proceedings on Saturday were only of a formal character. The inquest was adjourned. Charge of Murder Preferred.- At Mold Police Court, on Tuesday, James Duffey, galvaniser, em- ployed at Messrs Sumners' ironworks, Hawarden Bridge, was charged in custody with wilful murder of H. J. Martin, a dipper, also employed at the Hawarden Bridge works. Deceased was a native of Wolverhampton, residing at Colliery Cottages, Queen's Ferry, and prisoner, who is 36 years of age, resided at Sandycroft. He has a wife and six children living in Liverpool. Prisoner appeared in the dock with his head bandaged, and his face bore a number of scars. Mr J. B. Marston was in- structed by the police to prosecute, and after briefly stating the case, P.C. Jones, Sandycroft, stated he received prisoner into custody, and when charged made a statement which it was not proposed then to make public. Prisoner was re- manded.

Conway. Pending Departure of a Local Vocalist.—His numerous friends in Conway and the district will learn with regret of the pending departure from the ancient borough of Mr E. R. Davies, Mr James Barron's popular business manager. Mr Davies has just secured an important position as the re- presentative of Messrs Parsons and Sons, the well- known Bristol house of boot and shoe manufac- turers, and wil! commence his new duties in a few week's time. Conway owes Mr Davies a debt of gratitude for his numerous valuable vocal services. During his three years' residence in the town his name has figured prominently on the great name has figured prominently on the great majority of our concert programmes, whilst he has also a considerable list of Eisteddfodic successes to his credit. In view of the fact that he will still be more or less connected with North Wales, it is to be hoped that he does not completely sever his con- nection with Conway; and that he will continue to contribute a share of bis musical talents. "Pob llwyddiant i'r gwr o'r Port." Coronation Festivities.—A meeting of the Coronation Festivities Committee was held on Thursday evening last, Mr James Porter (chair- man) presiding.—It was reported that a sum of ^65 had been altogether collected in the form of public subscriptions, and £20 of which were voted to the, Bonfire Committee.—The Mayor moved that the whole programme be carried out in one day, and that, in view of the lack of funds, the sports and the tea to the old people be dispensed with.—To this Mr Porter and Mr Hadley warmly objected, saying they would pro- vide the funds themselves rather than fall back upon their word.—The motion found no seconder.—The Mayor hoped to be able to entertain the Volunteers, the Corporation, and the fire brigade to tea on the first day, and that he would provide a bottle of beer for each to drink the health of their Majesties. The best place, said the Mayor, to see the "set pieces" at the fireworks display would be on the Marine-walk.—The clergy and ministers and the Sunday School children are invited to join in the procession, which will parade the town.

Deganwy. Forthcoming Regatta.—A committee meeting, presided over by Mr R. B. Crowe, rear-admiral of the club, was held at the Deganwy Castle Hotel, on Friday evening. A statement of accounts for the past year was read and adopted, and the secretary presented his annual report, this being also adopted. The duties concerning this year's regatta were delegated to a com- mittee, who will hold a meeting to arrange a programme, etc., in about a fortnights time.

Denbigh. Board of Guardians.—The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday, Mr Hugh Thomas presiding. The death at the Royal Southern Hospital, Liver- pool, of Mr William Jones, relieving officer of Bethesda. was reported, and steps were taken to fill the office thus vacated.—A discussion occurred as to whether candidates should be allowed to call upon members of the board.—Mr Howard Lewis and others expressed the opinion that it was a good thing for guardians to see the candidates and talk with them beforehand, and nobody need give any pledge to vote for any candidate.—Other guardians, however, declared themselves averse to all forms of canvassing, and a resolution was passed declaring all canvassing to be forbidden. The Hussars. On Friday the Denbighshire Hussars Imperial Yeomanry broke up, after having had a most successful 18 days' encampment at Denbigh. The Earl of Scarborough, who acted as inspecting officer,expressed himself well pleased with the work done and the intelligence and knowledge of duty which the men displayed.— Colonel Parry, D.S.O., in dismissing the regiment and presenting the prizes won in the sports, expressed the hope that, notwithstanding the rather wet weather, they had all enjoyed themselves He was delighted with the progress made during the training, that of the recruits being remarkably good. From an experience of 28 years, he had never seen the regiment so well mounted, and the riding of the recruits had improved marvellously, and beyond his best hopes. The conduct of the men in camp and in town had been excellent. The camp broke up with hearty cheers for the King, for the Colonel, and for the officers. The men were for some time busy entraining their horses, a con- siderabre section of D squadron coming from Liverpool, Birkenhead, and the district. Free Church Council.- At a meeting of the ri, t executive committee on Friday evening the follow- ing resolution was adopted :-I' That we deeply regret and resent the tone of Mr Balfour's reply to the deputation from the National Free Church Council which waited upon him on Thursday last with reference to the Education Bill, in which he implied an incapacity on the part of half the nation to understand the bill, and alleged that 1 jealously was the cause of the opposition to it. Such language, we believe, is unworthy of a responsible Minister of the Crown in addressing a number of most able, clear-sighted, responsible, and influential subjects of His Majesty. It clearly showed how incapable Mr Balfour was of understanding their real position or the practical working of education in the country. The magnificent work done by the school boards shows how earnestly Non- conformists can co-operate for the advancement of real education, and it is evident that jealously of this work is the root principle of the Education Bill. We protest against the spirit shown in the treatment of the education question, and warn the Government of their responsibiliiy for the con- sequences that will follow the forcing of the bill into law."

Holywell. County School Governors.—At a meeting of the governors on Saturday, Mr J. L. Muspratt, J.P., was appointed chairman, in succession to the late Mr Lester Smith. County School Governors.—A meeting of the 'governors was held on Saturday, Mrs Johnston Jones presiding, when a vote of condolence was passed with the widow and family of the late Mr Lester Smith, J.P., who had been for some years chairman of the court of governors.—On the proposition of Miss Hughes (Flint), seconded by Alderman Bromley, Mr J. L. Muspratt, J.P., was appointed chairman in succession to Mr Smith.—It was reported that the services of Mr Welsh, Chester, had been secured as art master at the school, and that Miss Louisa Smith had been appointed assistant-mistress at a salary of £9°' It was stated by the clerk that the annual scholarship examination would take place on the last Saturday in July.—A committee was appointed to consider the question of extending the laboratory accommodation, the inspector of the Central Welsh Board being dissatisfied with the present arrangements. It was decided to pay £20 towards the ^35 grant allocated to the Holywell technical classes, it being stated by the clerk that gas and chemical materials would absorb the remainder of the grant. Basingwerk Abbey.—Welsh antiquarians and archaeologists will hear with regret that the Flintshire County Council, after consulting a firm of architects upon the subject, have de- cided to take no action in the matter of preserv- ing from further decay the remains of the Cis- tercian Abbey of Basingwerk, near Holywell, which is believed to have been built in the early part of the twelfth century. The architects re- port that the portions of the abbey in the greatest danger are the east and west gables of what was formerly the chapter house, which had been considerably weakened by the collapse of the south transept gable a year ago. The stone used in the building was a brown sandstone, which had succumbed considerably to the effects of the weather. To preserve the buildings from damage by trespass the architects recommend the enclosing of the grounds, and suggested the expenditure of a sum yearly until the whole buildin'g was rendered safe. Their report con- cludes :—"It is deplorable to see what is left of this ancient building in such a state of neglect, and unless some one moves there will be very little left in a few years to come of what was once one of the finest abbeys of North Wales."

Llandudno. Sailing Club.-Saturday last was launching day of the Llandudno Sailing Club. The presi- dent for the year is Mr T. P. Davies (St. George's Hotel), and the following are the principal officers: Commodore, Mr A. C. Slater; vice commodore, F. Edge; rear commodore, Mr A Evans; captain, Mr A. R. Temple; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Parker. New Drill Hall.-Lord Mostyn, chairman of the Llandudno Urban District Council, has intimated his desire to lease for 99 years, at a nominal rent, a plot of land in Lloyd-street as a site for a drill hall for the Llandudno Volunteer Corps, in commemo- ration of the Coronation. Mr G. A. Humphreys, architect, Lord Mostyn's Llandudno agent, has ex- pressed his willingness to prepare the plans for the building and to superintend the erection free of charge. Philharmonic Society.—A lady writes directing attention to the excellent work which is being done at Llandudno this season by Mr Arthur W. Payne, the leader of the orchestra of the Philharmonic Society of Liverpool. In the ten days I was at Llandudno," she says, he gave us Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Spohr, Berlioz, Wagner, Tschaikowsky, Saint Saens, and Dvorak. This, with a small though good orchestra, and with audiences who are always clamouring for 'The Shop Girl' and such like, is surely worthy of all praise." The New Rector.—The Rev Llewelyn Hughes, the new rector of Llandudno, has been inducted to the parish at St George's Parish Church by Arch- deacon Morgan. The Archdeacon preached on the occasion, taking as his text, Hebrews xiii. 17. He said it was a great privilege he was allowed to take part in that ceremony. It was not often that a predecessor in an incumbency had the privilege of inducting his successor into that office. He had shared for many weeks the common anxiety as to the future of the parish, and that burden of anxiety had been removed, for he was sure they all had confidence that God would bless the ministrations of his brother amongst them, and that they had some trust also in those gifts and capacities with which God had endowed the new rector to do his work amongst them. New Lifeboat.—The lifeboat which was stationed by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Llan- dudno (Orme's Head) about fifteen years since has just been replaced by a new boat of the modern self-righting type, 37 feet long, 9k feet wide, and 11 4 rowing 10 oars double-banked. StJe is fitted with masts and sails, and has two water-bailast tanks and two sliding, or drop, keels. The cost of the new lifeboat and her equipment, including horse launching poles, to assist in getting her quickly afloat through the surf, has been defrayed from a munificent legacy received by the Institution from the estate of the late Miss A. G. G. Rolleston, of Hyde Park-terrace, London, for a lifeboat for the Welsh coast. In accordance with the wishes of the testatrix, the Llandudno new boat is named Theodore Price. The lifeboats under the manage- ment of the Institution on the coast of Wales, which every year render invaluable service to the crews of vessels in distress, now number 37. The whole fleet consists of 288 boats, which are maintained in a high state of efficiency, and are ever ready, when called on, to go to the succour of shipwrecked seamen. County School.—A meeting of the governors of this school was held on Friday afternoon, Mr Allanson Picton in the chair. It was arranged that a garden party and fancy-dress fair should be held in September in aid of the new school building fund. Mr Ephraim Wood, High Sheriff of Car- narvonshire, has kindly granted the use of his beautiful grounds at Pabo for the purpose. Next year it is hoped to organise a bazaar with stalls in charge of the various religious denominations on the lines of the very successful undertaking carried out in connection with the Carnarvon County School. Miss Barker (Plas Gogarth) intimated that she would be very pleased to render what assist- ance she could to both projects. A discussion occurred with reference to the amount of the inter- mediate education rate collected in Carnarvonshire, which is allocated to the Llandudno-cum-Conway School. The county governing body are endea- vouring to secure an amendment of their scheme to rectify certain matters which are found to be unsatisfactory in the original charter, and the draft scheme as amended allocates the rate between the several schools of Carnarvonshire as follows :— Carnarvon, 16'55 per cent.; Pwllheli and Bottwnog, 16-55 per cent.; Bangor (boys), 16'55 per cent.; Portmadoc, Penygroes, Llanberis, Bethesda, and Conway-cum-Llandudno, 9-79 per cent. As the population and rateable value of Llandudno, Con- way, and Penmaenmawr, which form the district of this school, have grown largely since the original scheme was passed, it was felt that a repr esentation should be made to the county governing body to the effect that Llandudno was now entitled to a larger percentage of the rate than it was proposed to give under the amended scheme. Sanitary Inspectors' Union.—A meeting of the members of the National Union of Sanitary Inspec- tors, North Wales centre, was held on Friday at the Town Hall. After visiting the public abattoir, refuse destructor, new hospital, and Grand Ht^tel, the meeting was commenced in the Council Cham- ber, when the chair was occupied 'by Mr Shaw Thcvvlis, chairman of the Sanitary Committee of the Llandudno Council, who cordially welcomed the members on their visit to the town.—Dr P. Eraser (Carnarvon) was re-e!ected president, Mr E. Worrall (Penmaenmawr), chairman of the Execu- tive, and Mr R. J. Hughes (Rhyl) secretary. The latter was heartily thanked for his performance of the duties of his office during the past year. Mr W. Little, the sanitary inspector of Llandudno, opened a discussion on Workshops." He said that the Factories and Workshops Act of 1901, which came into operation this year gave a definite meaning to the words factory" and workshop." A factory was definedasa place in which machinery was moved by steam, water, or other mechanical power, while all places wherein workpeople were occupied and in which power was not used were defined as workshops. He expected to see a marked improvement in the health of the working community who followed sedentary occupations where the Act was strictly enforced. It would be the means of their having larger, better lighted and ventilated workrooms, and there was hope that fewer anaemic people and people suffering from respiratory complaints would be seen in future. The Act forbade the use of cellar bakehouses, and he was pleased to say that the cellar bakehouses in Llandudno were gradually growing less in number, and that a marked improvement was noticeable in those above ground. There were many hand laundries in the Llandudno district, but the Act exempted those in which members of the same family, or not more than two persons dwelling elsewhere were employed. The exemption from the Act of workshops in which men only were en- gaged was likely to cause confusion. In the course of the discussion on the paper, Dr Eraser (Carnar- von) took part. He said he had written to all the sanitary inspectors in the combined area asking that a systematic fnspection of ail the workshops in their districts should be made, and that returns should be made quarterly to the councils and to himself, as he had to report to the Home Secretary on the administration of the Act at the end of the year. The Act if properly carried out would entail a great deal of hard work on the part of the officials, but it would, as Mr Little had said, mean a great improvement in the health of the public. It would mean many precious lives saved and much illness prevented, and he hoped all the authorities and all the officials would do their ut- most to carry the Act out. No doubt there were difficulties. The exempting of men's workshops was a weak point. If it was necessary that the health of women and children should be protected, it was equally necessary that the health of men should be cared for. Points of the Act were dis- cussed by Mr W. H. Worrall (Bangor), Mr E. Worrall (Penmaenmawr), Mr Roberts, Mr Jones (Colwyn Bay), and the Chairman, and the pro- ceedings closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Little and the Chairman. Lord Mostyn (chairman of the Urban District Council of Llandudno) entertained the members at the close of the meeting.

Llandudno Junction. The Presbyterian Church. We understand that Mr Edward Pierce, now of Bala College, has been given a call to the pastorate of the English Presbyterian Church, Llandudno Junction, and from what we can gather, it will in all probability be accepted. Mr Pierce is a native of Montgomeryshire, and a promising young man.

Llanfairfechan. The English Presbyterian Church.—The Rev Millar Patrich, M'.A., of Ayr, will occupy the pulpit at this church next Sunday and the following Sabbath Day. The Congregational Church.—The Rev Keinion Thomas, the popular Port Dinorwic lecturer, offici- ated at the Congregational Church on Sunday, and drew large congregations. The Glanafon Male Voice Choir.—A very enjoy- able concert was held at the Public Hall on Friday evening in aid of the funds of this choir. Mrs Clarke, of Penmaenmawr; Mr Vaughan Davies, of Carnarvon; Miss Nellie Owen, of Llanfairtalhaiarn; and others assisted the choir (underthe able leader- ship of Mr H. J. Jones) in carrying out an ambitious programme. It was satisfactory to find so good a house." The choir was the sole representative of the Principality at the great Eisteddfod held at New Brighton on Saturday, and though they did not bring back the prize, it was a distinct credit to them to acquit themselves so well against such heavy odds. Teg yw trio."

Llanrwst. Market Day.—Owing to the June fair being held this'week, the attendance at Tuesday's market was only a moderate one. The following were the prices:—Butter, lod and lid per lb.; eggs, 18 a is; lamb, lid per lb.; and meat as per usual. County School Successes. Last Thursday certificates were awarded to three of the County School boys, viz., John Lloyd John, Dolwyddelen, William Jacob Jones, Llanrwst, and Owen Gethin Davies, Penmachno, for successfully passing the examination in Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry held under the auspices of the Board of Education, South Kensington. A Charity Concert.—On Wednesday evening, the nth inst., at the Church House, the Male Voice Choir, under the leadership of Mr T. R. Williams, and assisted by Mr Albert Davies, of Cefn Mawr, gave a concert to a full house in aid of a native of Pengroesffordd, Llanddoget, who has been ailing for some time. The concert was a capital one, and a good sum will be handed over to the proper quarter. The Return of the Yeomanry.—The Llanrwst Troop of the Denbighshire Hussars of the Imperial Yeomanry returned home by special train on Friday morning last under the command of Troop- Sergeant W. J. Roberts, after their eighteen days' training at Denbigh. The men and horses looked well, and had greatly benefitted by their training, The troop was complimented by the commanding officer of the regiment for the way in which they conducted themselves and managed their horses and saddlery. The weather during encampment was very unfavourable, but notwithstanding this every man thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sports were held on Monday, when Trooper David Richards won the first prize for a quarter-mile race and Grenville Jones second, the competition being open to the whole regiment. The Llanrwst Troop, which forms part of the C Squadron, took away the whole of the prominent prizes. They will take part in the Coronation festivities. Agricultural Show Committee.—A special meet- ing of this Committee was held at the Eagles Hotel on Tuesday afternoon under the presidency of Mr J. E. Humphreys. A letter was read from Mr Charles McLaren, of Bodnant Hall, accompany- ing the magnificent Bodnant challenge cup pre- sented to the Show Committee for competition in class 1. A hearty vote of thanks to the donor was passed.— The Committee decided to engage the tents this year again from Messrs C. R. Clarke, Limited.—A letter was read from Dicksons, Chester, calling attention to the clashing of the date of the show with that of Llangef ni.Fhe Committee were engaged for a lengthy time in the selection of judges for the various classes of stock.—A strong working committee was formed principally of those who constituted last year's comniitteet-Tenclers were to be invited for the supplying of a luncheon, and it was decided to ask terms from the town band. The secretary was instructed to apply for permission to hold the show on the usual ground.

Llysfaen. Ejectment Order Granted.—At the Colwyn Bay Sessions on Saturday, Mr James Amphlett, solicitor, applied on behalf of Mrs Griffiths, Lawson-villa, Lawson-road, Colwyn Bay, for an order to eject a tenant of a cottage called Croesowen, Llysfaen. The rent was £ 4 per annum, and let to order, who wouldn't pay what was due. which was granted, takes effect in 21

Pen maen mawr Festivi- Festivities Programme.—The ties Committee have just issued their K- The for next Thurscllv's and Friday's proce -^cycl first day will be devoted as follows"T~" by 'J1. parade, procession, and tableaux, ?' ,,iSch0- silver band, and starting from the Natio < 1 4 p.m., tea for the children at 10 a-,Tlj p.m., bonfire upon Moei Lys. fX the <i. sports on Shore-field; 12-15, dinner b0^ poor and widows at the Drill Hall orts Pr°t races; and 10 p.m., fireworks. The f^e gramme consists of 16 events; thai C\Q t*ce races seven events; and that of t'ie 1 both six events. All that is needful to highly successful is good weather. fcW1^' Volunteers for London.—Alter joie at Penmaenmawr in honour of the p coj of the King on Thursday, a number 0 aI1y pany will proceed to London in ic°l aIid 0 ,-e. colleagues from Conway, Llandudno, places to represent the battalion in the the IrlSj They will parade in review order and J cQlxi&il\ Mail, and thence proceeding under t (he of Major H. Jones Roberts to Euston^ &g arrival, the London Coronation I eLheV vvi"he mittee will attend to their wants. nUnd. quartered upon the Lords Cricket Gr gerge311 | F Company will be represented yora Major Daly, Colour-Sergeant Chantiey> g0ui D. Lynch (who has just returned ^br^-pr. Africa, where he has been since the T0t1es, the war), Lance-Corporals Egan, T. J* jjug»e;" Wright, and Privates J. Roberts and K-

Rhos=on=Sea.. LAST Monday a deputation fr°lT1 A0\i k'!1 a Golfing Union visited the Rhos-on-Sea ho^'f g with a view of making arrangements ^()1i tne the Welsh Amateur Championship mee depute links in the summer of 1903. The 1 expressed themselves very much pleas ^ad fress links, and considered wonderful progre made in the short time they had been again The deputation is to visit these August, and in the spring to make ujp &e ments. The Welsh amateur champ10 W3' j ings are held yearly in different pans jayerS a and attract a very large number of of visitors, much to the benefit and advan be district in which they are held. It most desirable thing for Colwyn Bay t0 "l sented in the Welsh Golfing Union by 1 nrtooi^ n bcwl, and there would be no better °PP' j" tn establish the Colwyn Bay Challenge on the first meeting of the Union i'1 ,?0rds 3 Jo Presenting such a challenge bowl a.jgrlts opportunity to our public spirited resi p something worthy of the district.

Rhyl. Me oeØ; New Deputy-Coroner for Flintshire*"7/ire) n elyn Jones, the coroner for 1* 'in g0lici^ appointed as his deputy, Mr Roberts-Jon »$. Rhyl. The new deputv-coroner is Sc^°0{ governing body of the Rhyl Interfiled1 goard and is a member of the St Asaph Guardians. He received his legal Oswestry. 3 c»P 1 Yacht Race.—On Saturday afterno° pby race was witnessed on the Marine yacP between seven of the fleet of 12ft. Cihe laCe belonging to members of {he club. Captain Stubbs started which was in connection sp Hudson Challenge Cup, at 3 25 I°- fj.eSh did race resulted, the wind being ,Q\. north-west. Mr Fielding's Fay le race jj, start and finished at 4 30. A i^anlia'ji< lowed between Mr Hugh Hughes => f and Messrs Jones's Eric II., the f°r Jj. ing at 4 5 15 and the latter 4 8 i5- aid < Lewis's Portia was fourth, 4 9 s Glori's 1 Roberts's Magnet, 4 13 o, Mr Lewis s and Mr Simcock's Zaza retired.

U In. It a roll tlle Ruthin. arogod, The Town Council and the Recreate of uis- —Some few years ago the Lord M# 'Orl fill County of Denbighshire (Colonel vV. pa e West, of Ruthin Castle) presented to,eI1t) f°l. fat Corporation a field of some acres in ex tfro0nc purpose of utilising it as a recreation =• ijc the inhabitants of the town of Rum enthUsl,eedi was received with enthusiasm, but t."e, ar)sfel spirit of the Council died out. and the 0fQtfsj ^0 which had lain in the Town clerk ^reate^ jjy never been signed. As the Cound evctt1!1e field as rather a white elephant, ,eL;0g 'J] [h6 decided to return it. Owing to the te^e^t town, however, the decision was r.e^\ IceSP Council on Saturday definitely decide ground. The Late Mrs Naylor Leylanil, ot ^rg We regret to announce the death o ^^th10' f te" Leyland, of Nantclwyd Hall, ne £ ,r lujo ab"1' ead report of the sad event reached id vvide.sLcer o'clock on Sunday morning and ca,uS^ Jr>te the grief in the Vale of Clwyd. 1 ^n0vvo jjs privately received, was first w!,de rCfr ^e ^,e0" public by the tolling of St Peter's oin Ruthin, and references were made du la* ajity ing service to the death of so estima flags of the public buildings of the tov ke,Lf t0 were hoisted half-mast. ^rs, red through her generosity, had endea 3, at the public. In Ruthin her death has ase {be which it will be difficult to fill- the time of her death was dame p; jadyP' Primrose League in the Ruthin clistfi »$e'iMt$ ess of the Ruthin Conservative Chj^> A £ r'C-Rutb' 1 of the Denbighshire and Flintshi Show for this year. On Monday, P' jief Board of Guardians, a resolutio regretting her death, and .ac^n°se, generous support in every good can

Trefriw. The Triumph of the Children's C .g.y-df'Jn'5 became known that at the aj ch' joy* Eisteddfod on Thursday last, the e choir had been victorious there jZe cup- The contest was a very keen one, s^vealii,c,Sc guineas being offered together w] j to Mr William Owen had the cbolrtra Cert", rl,35, absolute perfection. The jour"e^R £ • s^fa made at an early hour with A*" o0be^s,f„st3f'1 chairman of the committee, Mr D- cojl f tary, and Mr VV. Owen. The otha jfaW were a partv from Cerrig, Bala, Kce Denbigh. The rendering of gre^ >, 0°'^ a'r blodenyn," was followed vv| alth° and it is said the singing of Trefr)V > oJ- the ^e 31 in number as against fifty in eceived was a treat. The choir was well return home.