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W5lfestiviUeCAPEL CURIQ. f^te! C]laractSe at the villa§e were of a very df» at 2.on r' ^ea was provided for all the 1N0, ner Was ^"In" fo^owed by sports. At ke,nseif that naiPJ°vlded for all-comers,, and es. icipated thoroughly enjoyed T j ^ncaster had contri- S\011; an! Penrhyn three guineas for tl>r,°rily c _ari arrangements were very T1 0ut b-v ^e committee. A k akeatrc^- a Plac"e on the hill behind1 a P-m m?e' bonfire illumined the the ils/sted "e committee thank all who ° erts 1Car fthp -d events- The chairman Secretarv Simnet Jones), Mr J. H. and Mr V. Cobden treasurer.

THECSIPEI- QARMON. t0tlle Board°^kCllildren and adults was adih^- c"°°ls, and an adjournment ln, ■ m,g field, where sports were

CHESTER. Dee Carnival. Spectacle> Spectacle> VrC ev'> of ^rd-to—after its deferment Vk^'an I'->tVvhen nrJ 'er Dee at Chester, and atiirt Wai'1" ei has K-nSentlnS the resemblance to ^ic-k all ikr'si tnni- ath'acted thousands of °uirii cnth,,i- P'ace on Monday night ^>?bePossihTaSm' eclat- and splendour jov1S aild iov-i/ demonstrated upon such t'Shf, °'i thfpUH ceiehr-.r Vent' T',e occasion was >,>>sfre°therk amongst the citizens, s (''e Jlere were thousands of tir Walpo I^'i!">our'ng districts and the 'b tu^ent f 5le °*d city in the past e Kiiicr °r- lts '"iver carnivals, the 45 Ultnessecl a few years ago standing out conspicuously as a gigantic success. But the one of the present week far excelled its predecessors in point of general attrac- tiveness and magnificence and those who availed themselves of every coign of vantage were loud in their praise of the gorgeous displays of variegated lights on the river banks, the park, and the illuminations of the residences' frotitages to the r-*Ivci-. The decorations and illuminations of the City Gates and Town Hall were exceedingly artistic, electric lights for the first time being utilised for such a purpose. The iout-en-scmbfe was one of great brilhance, and will not readily be effaced from the memories of the spectators who assembled, on the banks of the river and other advantageous piaces,lin their thousands. The procession of steamers and crafts of all sizes and descriptions took place about ten o'clock amidst tumultuous cheering, and rendering by the bands, of patriotic airs and the committee and the Corporation officials are to be congratulated upon the admirable arrangements and complete- ness of a spectacle seldom to be witnessed, or equalled in the United Kingdom. Special prizes for the best illuminated houses and boats were offej ed for competition,

LLANGERNIEW. The day was eagerly looked forward to by old and young, and the village was thronged with people. At 2.30 p.m. the children assembled in the playground, and received Coronation mugs, kindly presented by Colonel Sandbach, Hafod- unos, and then they were provided with a grand meal of beef and ham sandwiches and bara brith, which they all enjoyed heartily. Afterwards they proceeded to the cricket field for sports. The following acted as officers Judges (with the children), Mr Jones, Cottage, and Mr Edwards, Rhwng-ddwy-fEord'd. Starters,^Mr H. Barnwell, Llangerniew Schools, and Mr Thomas, Llanddewi Schools. Adults Mr Maitland, Ty Celyn, and Mr Hughes, Bryngwylau; and the referee Mr Roberts, Tan-y-Clogwyn. The fol- lowing were the results of the contests:- Children's sports-ioo yards race for little boys 1, R. Ll. Williams; 2, J. Rees Jones; 3, H. Jones. 100 yards race for little girls 1, M. Jones 2, S. Jones; 3, A. Morris 4, A. Moore 5, R. Williams. Three-legged race for boys (100 yards): 1, D. and Ll. Lloyd, Penyfyddin; 2, E. O. Williams and Jos. Pritchard; 3, Wm. D. Ellis and D. James Jones. Three-legged race for girls (100 yards) 1, C. Moore and S. Owens 2, M. E. Roberts and Mary Edwards; 3, Lottie Jones and E. Williams. 200 yards race for bigger boys: 1, Jos. Pritchard; 2, E. 0. Williams; 3, Ll. Lloyd. 50 yards sack race 1, W. H. Jones; 2, Alun Lloyd; 3, R. Morris; 4, D. Ll. Rees. 100 yards skipping race: 1, Celia Moore; 2, Lottie Jones; 3, K. M. Jones. Find your boots race 1, R. Morris; 2, W. H. Jones; 3, R. Ll. Parry; 4, D. J. Jones; 5, J. R. Jones. Potato race (girls): 1, M. C. Williams; 2, S. Owens; 3, K. E. Roberts; 4, J. Lewis; 5, M. Edwards. 50 yards threading needle race-: 1, S. :Owen; 2, Lottie Jones 3, C. Moore 4, M. Owen; 5, F. Jones. Tug-of-war (small boys), Pendy v. Llangerniew: Winners, Pandy. Tug- of-war (bigger boys), Pandy v. Llangerniew: Prize divided. Adults sports:—100 yards flat race 1, Alfred Davies, Tanyffordd; 2, Thomas Jones, H-afodunos. 50 yards race (ladies) 1, Emma Jones; 2, Dorothy Wynne, Bridge Inn. Three-legged race 1, Lloyd Davies and John R. Morris; 2, T. Moore and T. Jones. Throwing cricket ball: 1, David Davies, Nantywrach Bach; 2, Edward H. Roberts, Stag. One mile flat race: 1, A. Davies; 2, T. Jones; 3, T. Davies (Maesol). High jump: 1, T. Jones; 2, T. Roberts ('gardener). Sack race: 1, T. Jones; 2, J. R. Morris. Quarter mile flat race: 1, A. Davies 2, T. Jones. Long jump 1, A, Davies 2, D. Davies. Obstable race 1, T. Jones 2, T. Roberts.. Tug-of-war (Married v. Single) Married won after a fair tug.

PENMACHNO. All the children attending the National Schools of Penmachno and Crom were treated by Lord Penrhyn to a tea, after which all-comers were provided with tea at the Public Hall. Full âdvantage was taken of this latter boon, and each enjoyed themselves in a hearty manner. Sports for the children were held after tea, and great praise is due to the Rev. M. Roberts, Rectory, and Mr D. R. Hughes, secretary, for the successful manner in which all were carried through. The result of the, sports for the adults 1 e> A were as follows :-Quarter mile race: 1, R. Lloyd'Jones. One mile novice bicycle race 1, R. W. Evans; 2, J. Griffith. High jump: 1, G. Morris Griffiths (5 feet 4 in.). Mile cycle race (open): 1, W. J. Owen; 2, D. Roberts. Standing jump 1, G. M. Griffiths; 2, Meyrick Roberts. Five, mile cycle race: 1, Hughie Hughes, and W. J. Owen. A most enjoyable day ended with a huge bonfire on Moel Pen-y- Bryn, which illumined the district until small hours of the morning.

RUTHIN. The local Celebration Committee prepared a long programme for the celebration of the great event, but in consequence of the illness of the King it was curtailed; it being unanimously decided that nothing in the nature of bunting should be displayed. To this the inhabitants loyally adhered. It was, however, decided to proceed with the services in the chapels and churches of the town, and also with the enter- tainment to the aged folk and children. Thurs- day and Friday were observed as general holidays. A Nonconformist service was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Williams. An appropriate address was 'given by the Rev. E. J. Williams. A large number of aged people were entertained to tea at the Assembly Room, the catering being per- formed by Miss Cooper, of the Wynnstay Hotel. Tea was also provided for all the children of the town. Those attending the Board Schools were supplied at the Brynhyfryd School; the caterers being Messrs J. and P. Williams, Well-street, whilst those attending the National School as- sembled at the Drill Hall, where tea had been prepared for them by Mrs Williams, Bee Hive. In the evening the Volunteer Company partook of a dinner at the Drill Hall.

TREFRIW. The original programme of festivities was car- ried out on Thursday, and was of a varied and interesting nature. On the morning of that day the village presented a lovely appearance, in its garb of colours of all sorts, and in its splendour, far ,exceeded anything seen previously. Almost every house in the village displayed flags and banners. Five triumphal arches had been erected, which were beautifully decorated with evergreens and drapery bearing suitable mottoes. 0 A favourite method of decoration which had been followed was to stretch lines of flags and drapery across the street, the effect being ex- tremely picturesque. It is very satisfactory to record in view of the regrettable illness of his Majesty, that the festivities were characterised all through with .decorum, and there was an ,entire absence of the boisterous element which often mars the enjoyment of the proceedings on similar occasions. Treats and Procession. At ten o'clock in the morning the children of the district, to the number of about 220, assembled in the schoolroom of Ebenezer Chapel, "wliere each was presented with a beautiful Coronation medal, the special gift of Mr Kitchen, Drwsycoed. The presentation was made on behalf of the donor by Mr and Mrs T. Price, Plas Gladys. At 10.30 the members of the com- mittee were presented with a Coronation medal. The giver, Mr Kitchen, was represented by the secretary of the General Committee, and was assisted by Mrs Price, Miss Humphreys, Miss Hughes, and Miss Williams. At eleven a.m. religious services were conducted at the Church and Ebenezer Chapel. At 12.30 a.m. a procession was marshalled at Perthi Mawr field, under the superintendence of Messrs R. E. Thomas and R. H. Williams in the following order:—Mounted police and horsemen in costumes representing military celebrites of the day, forming the advance guard, Royalty, Brodorion Glan Geirionydd Friendly Society bearing a huge flag in front, choirs in brakes, school children neatly dressed in gay summer apparel, each bearing a banner, aged people in vehicles, and tradesmen's carts, traps, and horses. A special feature in this part of the procession was a lorry gaily decorated, and con- taining workmen with their tools, representing the lead-mining industry of the district. The rear-guard consisted of a "tin-pot band," under the conductorship of Mr J. B. Knight, who, dressed in Irish costume, made a very appropri- ate specimen of that nationality. The general public came last of all. The procession marched through the village as far as Coed Gwydyr, returned along the same route, and made a halt opposite Plas Celyn, where an oak tree was planted by the Rev. J. Gower to commemorate the would-be Coronation of King Edward VII. It then proceeded to the sports' field, which was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Gower, and then dispersed. It may be remarked that the procession presented a very imposing appear- ance, and reflected great credit upon the village and district of Trefriw, and especially the organisers. The Spgrts' Results. The following is a list of the events and prize- winners in the sports —Flat race for adults, four laps round the course: 1, Hugh P. Evans; 2, Benjamin Pritchard. Flat race, quarter mile Joseph H. Owen. Flat race, 100 yards: 1, Arthur Evans; 2, Richard Roberts. Wheel- barrow race, 50 yards Hugh G. Owen. Three- legged race for girls, 50 yards Maria. Hughes and Jenny Davies. Three-legged race for boys, 100 yards: D. J. Pierce and William Owen. High jump Frank Moss. Long jump Henry Wilkins. Tug-of-war Stanley Evans's team. Donkey race Joseph H. Owen. Obstacle race David H.' Hughes. Throwing the shot: Jeremiah Rees. Sack race 1, Robert C. Parry 2, Thomas Williams. Egg and spoon race Thomas Williams. Girls' race under 15, 100 yards: 1, Jenny Evans; 2, Lizzie Evans; 3, Maria Hughes. Boys' race under 15, 100 yards 1, Thomas Williams; 2, W. D. Jones. Mr Francis, Renemont, and Mr Dodd, Glenmair, acted as judges to the satisfaction of all con- cerned. Mrs Dodd kindly distributed the prizes. Other Hems. Simultaneously with the sports a free meat tea was provided at the Board Schools. In the even- ing a free entertainment was held at the Public Hall, under the presidency of Mr Thomas Williams, Factory. The principal feature was a dramatic performance, scene from Shakespeare's Henry VII. The characters were represented by Mrs Cutter and Miss Owen, and their per- formances were highly creditable. The stage scenery, surmounted by an imitation of the Royal Crown, displayed great ingenuity on the part of Mr Boyce, who had designed and pre- pared it principally. The children's choir, con- ducted by Mr William Owen, took part, and sang with beautiful expression. It was eagerly expected that the Llanrwst and Trefriw Male Voice Choir took part, but most of the members were unable to attend. Mr Edward Williams í formed a party, and rendered two items. Mr J. B. Knight contributed a comic song in Irish costume, much to the amusement of the audi- ence. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" brought the pro- ceedings to a close. Suceess of the Festivities. The festivities of the day concluded with a display of fireworks, cannon firing, and bonfire, which had been provided by Mr Price. The committee who organised and carried out the celebrations are to be warmly congratulated upon the success which has crowned their efforts. The money subscribed for the expenses amounts to £ 36. Great credit is due to Mr T Williams, The Factory (the acting chairmaa f, who has been indefatigable in his efforts to make the' movement a success. The other (,fficer-; )f the committee were: Mr R. Roberts, Bryn Castell, secretary, and Mr J. Dodd, Glenmair, treasurer. Many of the members of the com- mittee deserve special mention, but we ,abstain from doing so, as it would be making invidious distinctions.

WHITFORD. The venue of the celebrations for the parish of Whitford was Mostyn Park. Lord Mostyn, with his usual kindness, had placed the park and the Porth Mawr at the disposal of the committee, in addition to presenting all the children of the parish with commemorative cups. The children assem bied at their several schools, when medals (pres- ented by Mr W. J. P. Storey, J.P., Rhyl) were distributed. Two processions entered the park. Pantasaph, Gorsedd, Carmel, and Whitford at one o'clock, and Christ Church Schools and the Friendly Societies, headed by the Bagillt Excelsior Brass Band, started from Mostyn Schools at 12.30 the children of Lady Augusta's school falling into the procession by the railway bridge, and all proceeded by way of Sea View Lodge to the park. At two o'clock a religious opening service was held, commencing with the National Anthem, prayer by the Rev. J. Davies, vicar of Whitford; the hymn, "'0 Fryniau Caer- salem," to "Crugybar"; prayer by the Rev. Dr. Pan Jones, pastor of Cysegr, Rhewl, and the hymn, "Duw mawr y rhyfeddodau maith," to "Huddersfield." The Rhyl Pierotts were pre- sent in the afternoon, and gave an entertain- ment. Races, dancing, and selections by the band, with songs by the school children were the order of the day. "A vane was erected on the Whitford Church Tower, and Lord Mostyn pre- sented a flag, which was hoisted on the tower. (Continued onpnge 16.)

The Rev. T. Glyn James, lately an Inde- pendent minister of the Congregational Church, Maesteg, Glamorganshire, has been admitted by the Bishop of Bangor into the Church of England, and is now a lay reader at Pren Teg, in the parish of Penmorfa, Carnarvonshire, under the Rev. Collwyn Morgan. Mr James was educated at the Presbyterian College, Car- marthen, and New College, London.

The Snowdon Bonfire. SOME surprise was felt when, on Thursday even- ing, it was seen that the great bonfire on Snow- 0' do,n was alight. It had been understood that it was not to be lighted until the actual Coronation. It is stated that it was fired by an unknown tripper without the knowledge of the authorities, and that the offic:als of the Snowdon Mountain Tramroad deeply regretted the occur- rence.

The students of the Bala-Bangor Independ- ent College have sent a petition to the governing body of that institution asking that all the students admitted to the college should be allowed to take a course in arts at the Univer- sity College. At present candidates for the A.T.S. course of the Senatus Academicus are not allowed to proceed to the University College, but attend the classes and lectures of the united staff of the Bangor Baptist College and the Bala- Bangor Independent College. The candidates who pass the matriculation examination of the University of Wales in five subjects are admitted for the Arts and B.D. course, and are allowed to attend the classes at the University College.

About 2 BKYN-Y-MAEN. o;tl <j^°° Persons attended the tea and festivi- !ei1 ttiaVu ay last. Excellent provision had > Mr D. H. Roberts, Bryn-y-Maen, Suited' th :tfrtaken the catering. A feeling i King) °wing to the gratifying report of been Con(iition a fuller programme than iT°ng coi^r0^°Se< should be drawn, and <a re^] J' M pltt;e,e5 consisting of Messrs Ray, Jrange snr," t °rter'and' F- Porter, to undertake to ProviH tq' races> 'ets> was selected. Medals .r°st. p- e and distributed by the Misses a-ttd Ji|S anc^ tobacco were given to the »?,» SDJ°ge^er an uncommonly pleasant and the feeling of restraint pre- ^oratioQ & ^iere deeply anxious for the King's during the morning two> services Uaion, w on> with celebrations of Holy Com- ^fitude ™ the parish church. Much, way }° the; kind friends, who, in Uccess, assisted in making the function a

Cricket. Uanrwst v. Festiniog. Played at Llanrwst on Saturday, June 21, and, after an exciting finish, resulted in a win for the home team, with a wicket to fall. FESTINIOG Thomas, not out 40 W Lloyd Roberts, c Black- wall, b Scott ?5 J T Owen, b Blackwall 10 Jones, lbvv, b Blackwall 5 D Thomas, b Scott S Davies, lbw b Clayton 21 H Owen, c [j,Thomas, b Scott I T Jones, c Thomas, b Clayton 1 T L RObertS} Hughes >- did not bat Morris ) Extras 12 (innings declared). 123 LLANRWST Scott, c and b R Jones 14 Blackwall, b Owen 48 Darbyshire, b Owen 5 Clayton, b Davies I Whittaker, b Owen 26 Thomas, b Jones I Jones, b Jones 12 Parry, b Owen S Bradley, b Owen o Carter, b Owen 6 Davies, not out I Extras 9 Rhos College (under 15) v Trinity House and Oakhurst. Played at Rhos. Score TRINITY HOUSE AND OAKHURSTJ È'J3õstc=O-Ñicl;T1; E Bostock, c Nichols, b Wilkinson o L Mackaen, b Wilkinson 2 G Astley, not out 71 F Mangin, not out 26 Extras 3 innings declared(2 \vkts).i02 R Burden, D Jackson, L Chantrey, E Church, L Galloway, H Peacocke, and J Todd, did not bat. RHOS COLLEGE. .Ji?)r; Ist innings 2nd innings W Shaw, run ont 16 C Nichols, c Mangin, b Mackaen 5 M Russell, not out 17 not out 8 J Wilkinson, b Astley I not out 7 J Laubenburg, b Mackaen o J Bosley, c Jackson, b Mackaen o S Petit, run out 0 o Jones, c Bostock, b Astley o D Fletcher, c Mangin, b Mackaen I E Rothery, c Church, b Astley o G Walpole, c Mangin, b Machaen I Extras o Extras 0 41 (no wkts).i5 Dinglewood (2nd XI.) v. Trinity House School. Played at Dinglewood on Wednesday last, and resulted in a win for Dinglewood by six runs. DINGLEWOOD. 1st innings. 2nd innings A Miranda, b Astley o b Mangin 0 T Holroyd, c Wagner b McKean i not out I 6 H Fairclough, b Astley o b Astley i J O Holroyd, not out 12 lbw b Astley 1 H Clark, lbw b Astley o H Tonkin, hit wkt b Man- gin 14 not Out 15 W Minchin, c Astley, b Mangin 0 W Winterbottom, b Man- gin I B blcken, b Mangin o b Mangin 0 M Ross, b Astley 2 G Arnfield, b Mangin o Extras 3 Extras 3 33 (4 wkts).3o TRINITY HOUSE. MacKean, c Dicken, b Todd, b Fairciough 0 Tonkin 2 Jenkins not out I Burden, b Tonkin. I Gallaway, lbw b Tonkin. 0 Margin, b Fairclough 3 Wagner, c Tonkin, b Fair- Astley, b Tonkin 10 clough I Jackson, c & b Fairclough o Extras 10 Chantrey, b Tonkin o Peacocke, b Fairclough o 1 27 Corwen v. Chirk. On Friday, in fine weather, and before a good wicket, Corwen piayed Chirk, the visitors being Z!1 victorious. The following was the score:— CHIRK. R Morris c Price b Mott. 14 A Lockley, c Storrie, b Mott o J Mato, b Mott I J Tracey, c Humphreys, b Price 7 G Williams, b Mott o C Morris, lbw b Mott 20 H Richardson, b Price 2 G Williams, b Price o T Jones, b Mott 3 W Roberts not out 9 F Ingram, c Storrie, b Mott 10 Extras 8 74 CORWEN C C Mott, b Lockley o W J Stansfield, b Morris 5 R K Price, blLockley. 3 A Swainson b Lockley o Dr Edwards, b Lockley. o L E Rees, b Morris i A liumphreys, not out o A Storrie, c Lockley, b Morris o E Walthew, b Lockley o T Edwards, b Morris o D Jones, b Lockley o Extras 9 20 Corwen v. Llangollen Played at Corwen on Saturday, the home team winning the tois CORWEN T Lloyd Jones, c Bicker- staffe, b Roberts. 8 W J Stansfield, b Cooper. 2 R K Price, b Roberts 47 Swainson, b Roberts 2I Dr Edwards, run out o L E Rees, b Jagger 2 A Humphreys, b Roberts o Walthew, b [agger 1 Chapman, b Jagger o R E Jones, s and b Jagger o Storrie, not out o Extras 9 90 LLANGOLLEN F Jaggar, b T Ll Jones. 2 S Richards, not out 3r Cooper, b T LI Jones 17 J Gifford, not out 13 J H Roberts Pendleton Hodgson W Jones f did not bat J H Bushby H Ninnis I Bickerstaffe Extras IS (2 wkts).78 Rh os College (under 15) v. Colet House, Rhyl. Played at Rhyl, Rhos College winning by 45 runs. Score:— COLET HOUSE H Lloyd, b E Wilkinson I W Reece, b J Wilkinson 0 A Stewart, b E Wilkinson 5 P Dickson, c Russell, b E Wilkinson o R Martin, c Shaw, b J Wilkinson II T Barry, c Fletcher, b E Wilkinson 5 R Ward, b J Wilkinson. i C Campbell, c Nichols, b J Wilkinson 4 H Pierce, b E Wilkinson 3 E Hugh Jones, not out. 0 F Reece, c Shaw, b J Wil- kinson I Extras 9 40 RHOS COLLEGE W Shaw, c Barry, b Mar- tin 8 M Russell, c Dickson, b Martin 1 E Wilkinson, b Martin. 26 J Wilkinson, b Martin 37 C Nichols, b Martin 3 J Bosley, c Dickson, b Martin 2 J Laubenburg, run out 4 S Petit, b Campbell x J Laubenburg, run out 4 S Petit, b Campbell x I W Swift, b Martin 5 D Fletcher, not out o F Frost, s Stewart b Mar- tin o Extras 1 85

Old Colwyn. It is interesting to note that there is a movement on foot here to start a cricket club. A public meet- ing is announced to be held at the Assembly Room on Monday evening to appoint officers, &c. It is to be hoped that all interested in the national summer pastime will attend.

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o Conway Castle in Danger." Coronation: Restoration. A Shelter Room for Trippers." A Pessimistic Correspondent. UNDER this heading Mr C. H. Bothamley, of Weston-super-Mare, writes to the "Times" "I beg to be allowed to call attention to a danger which at present threatens one of the most interesting parts of the ancient castle at Conway, hitherto one of the most valuable of medieval relics, partly by reason of its intrinsic interest and partly because it has in the past escaped the devastation of the restorer and re- builder. Unfortunately, unless active steps are taken in its interests, it will no longer enjoy this good fortune. The Town Council of Conway, with, it is stated, the approval of a public meet- ing, has decided to celebrate the Coronation of his Majesty the King by 'restoring' what is called the Queen's, or Eleanor's, tower in the castle. This is the north-east tower, which con- tains on one floor the well known oratory with its attached side-chambers, and on the floor above the great fireplace the window recess of an apartment of unusual magnificence for its date and position. In general character and arrange- ments this tower is in fact unique amongst the many remains of medieval military architecture in this country. A public appeal has been made for subscriptions with a view to raise the sum of £500, which it is estimated the proposed restora- tion will cost, and it is obvious that with such a sum a great amount of mischief may be done. In support of this appeal it is urged that the tower is of national interest and that it has fallen into a very ruinous condition. The first statement is certainly true, but provides the strongest argument in favour of keeping the tower as nearly as possible in its original condition the second statement is also true if it means that the ornamental detail of the oratory has practi- cally all perished, but is open to great doubt if it is intended to refer to the fabric of the tower. Probably, some pointing and perhaps some grouting would be advantageous; but both in- ternally and externally the tower itself seems to be quite sound, some repairs that were necessary in the interior having recently been well carried out by Mr Delamotte, the borough engineer and surveyor. I submit that anything beyond the work necessary to ensure stability would be sheer vandalism, and would destroy for ever the great interest which now attaches to this tower. I was unable to ascertain in Conway exactly what it is proposed to do, and I gathered that no definite scheme had been framed a few weeks ago; but it will illustrate the kind of thing that may happen if I say that one of the proposals that have been discussed was to put into the tower a floor and a roof so as to provide a shelter room for trippers Fortunately, this proposal met with much opposition. It is still true that the Castle and town of Conway form together the most complete and best preserved example of medieval and military architecture in Britain'; but it will not be denied that the Castle owes very much of its attraction and interest to the fact that, so far, it has not been disfigured by unnecessary rebuilding, nor by the erection of accommodation for trippers, which make such eyesores at other places of the same kind. It is with a desire to prevent any such misfortune that I venture to call attention to what it is proposed to do, and to express a hope that not only may the appeal for subscriptions for this purpose meet with no response, but that suffici- ent influence may be brought to bear on those concerned to lead to the abandonment of the pro- posal and the adoption of some other method of celebrating the chief event of the year. To the irreparable injury to the grandest monument of Edward 1. would surely be a most unfortunate way of attempting to do honour to Edward VII." The Mayor says Fears are Absolutely Unfounded. Upon making enquiries concerning the "Times" correspondent's pessimistic remarks, we were pleased to find that there is no founda- tion whatever for his fears. We are assured by his Worship the Mayor (Mr Albert Wood, J.P., D.L.), that there never has been the slightest intention to do anything more in the way of "a great amount of mischief" than to strengthen the speedily-decaying old fabric, by way of pointing, etc., and to fix a window in the Queen's Tower in commemoration of her late Majesty, Queen Victoria. Except for the suggestion thoughtlessly thrown out by one gentleman, the idea of roofing and flooring the Queen Eleanor's Tower v as not at any time mooted. It will be seen from the fact that as only some £ 70 are being spent upon the so-called "restora- e tion," there can be but very little work done in any direction. As for the window which is now in course of construction, it is a beautiful work of art, portraying Queen Eleanor, and adapted by Mr Shields, from the Madox Browne's well-known painting of the monument in Westminster Abbey. It is produced under the supervision of Mr Clarence Whaite, (president of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art), and Mr Harold Hughes, who, as gentlemen of undoubted artistic tastes and lovers of our ancient borough, may be relied! upon to safeguard both the architectural charm of our "grand old monu- ment" and the interest of the inhabitants of historic Conway. Moreover, there could be no better subject for commemoration than our ever-revered Victoria.

Continued from Page 6. 611 on th ^emotin ait" Gradually, voices grew thick Weutly do n> an(^ ceased altogether tears flowed fane ,IELany cheeks. Surely, the vener- More_ at^ never witnessed such a scene A clee s the singinfense of relief was experienced when i^gedi Ce'ased, and the great congregation ^arts. 11 0 the-' sunlit streets with lighter