The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

DEGANWY. Deganwy Carry Out their Programme. Not a Hitch. After due consideration the Festivities Com- mittee at Deganwy came to the conclusion, hav- ing regard to the King's expressed wish tkat festivities should not be postpo-ned, that the pro- gramme which had been arranged should be pro- ceeded with. Consequently, intimations to this effect were forthwith circulated in the necessary quarters, and Thursday's work started apace. At the outset it may be said there was not a hitch in the arrangements "all the way." From morn till night the little village hummed with youthful prattle and merry-making. Every house was attired in its gayest. Flags, banners, c;1 and garlands fluttered in the breezes. Successful Decorative Scheme. At a few points efforts had been made to demonstrate upon a larger scale, and in justice to the artists we must say that some of their decorations were pretty to a degree. In the evening hundreds of fairy lights lent a piquant charm to the scene as observed from a distance. On the whole, Deganwy was distinctly success- ful with its decorative scheme. At noon the Llandudno Junction children assembled at the Junction, and marched to Tywyn, where they were joined by their little neighbours from Llanrhos and Tywyn. Thence they wended their way round the village, at intervals giving vent to their unbounded joy in these stirring, deep-throated tones, characteristic of their national musical talent. Eventually, they ,arrived at the sports' field, where they watched the different athletic con- tests, and listened to the music, supplied by the Conwav Brass Band, with considerable interest The judges were Colonel S. T. Stephenson and Mr A. Hill, while the duties of handicapper de- volved upon Mr H. Lancaster. A very enjoy- able item in this part of the dav's work was the gymnastic display given by Mr Rushworth, of Chester, and his pupils. Treats to the Aged and Young. At about half-tpast three the old people were treated to a capital tea in a spacious marquee erected on the sports' field, the children follow- ing shortly afterwards. With those who availed themslves of the cheap tea ticket and those who were gratuitously provided for nearly 1,000 persons were catered for in that department. The children were presented with mugs, tins of chocolate, medals and oranges, while the old people and widows received canisters of tea, medals, and plates. The Bonfire Blaze. In the evening, punctually at ten o'clock, Col. Stepheson put a match to the bonfire, which Mr R. J. Roberts had constructed on the summit of Vardre. Its bright blaze was discernible from all directions, and doubtless there were thou- sands of spectators watching it from the Great Orme, right along the coast to Anglesey. The Hon, Secretary's (Mr A. J. Oldman) efforts to ensure the success of the festivities are great- ly appreciated. There was nothing too much for his apparently untiring hands to accomplish.

EGLWYSFACH. Sir Chailes McLaren's Coronation Honour. In accordance with the King's expressed wish the fete was celebrated as arranged, and at ten a.m. service was held in the Bethania C.M. Chapel, and at eleven a.m. in the parish church. The procession of decorated horses, followed by the school children singing, was a pleasant sight. The one ,street of the village was gay with bunting, flags, and evergreens. Every house was a rival to its neighbour in the matter of decoration. Three triumphal arches were stretched across the street at intervals-one at each e.nd of the village and one in the centre. The procession was received at Bodnant Hall by Mrs Pechin, who presented each child with an orange. Mr Mulholland, on behalf of the committee, thanked Mrs Pochin and Sir Charles and Lady Laura McLaren for their generous support. He referred to the honour conferred on Mrs Pochi,n's family, and said the whole countryside was delighted that one of the few honours had come to Eglwysfach. He wished long life and happi- ness to Sir Charles and Lady Laura in the enjoy- ment of their baronetcies. After repeated hearty cheers had been given for all, the happy troop of youngsters marched back to the village to enjoy a substantial tea, admirably catered for by Mrs Williams, Cumberland House, Eglwysfach, and Sunnyside, Llandudno. There was no, lack of pretty waitresses in gala costume, and during the afternoon and evening over goo adults and children had tea. Sports followed tea, and were greatly enjoyed. Many handsome and valuable prizes were given to the children, but the prizes for the adults were given in cash. The best items in a programme too long to publish were:—A tug-of-war of an exciting character; the ke,en competition in the show of trimmed cart-horses, with prizes valued £ 2 10s the competition for the best pound of butter with splendid entries and last, but best of all-the pony-trotting matches. In the match for ponies under 12 hands the first prize was won by a pony belonging to Mr John Wynne, butcher, and was ridden by Mr Isaac Jones, junr. the first and second prizes in the match for horses under 15 hands also going to Mr Wynne. At the close, the Vicar called for three cheers for Mrs Grace Jones, Plas Llan, who had so kindly lent the field; for all the workers at the tent and sports; and for Mr, Mrs and Miss Wilkes, who gave the medals and the tea. The arrangements for the day were in the hands of a sports committee, of which Mr Parry, Talycafn Hotel, was chairman. The vicar, treasurer, and Mr Evan Jones, Rhiv,7, the capable, painstaking energetic, secretary. The decorations were car- ried out under the supervision of Miss Davies, Vicarage, and Mrs Corbishley, Penrhiwardwr. Concluded on Page 2. +

Summer. Sweltering Places Reaping a Harvest. 120 Degrees in the Sun. ALL the sneers about the absence of summer weather have been thrown back at us with telling effect. Jupiter Pluvius, after a prolonged stay, retired in favour of King Sol, and his Majesty, for close upon a fortnight, has scorched the earth and its inhabitants with his fiery rays. The atmosphere has resembled that of an oven, with the result that the towns are boycotted, and the watering places, or as one visitor, with perspi- ration oozing out of every pore, cynically called them. sweltering places," have beea invaded by a large host of Saxons eager for cool sea breezes. Bathing and boating has been carried on under delightful conditions. Saturday was the hottest day of the year. Waist- coats, even shirts were discarded. Panama's, real and imitation, and flannel suits suddenly boomed, and the drapers and tailors reaped the long-looked- for harvest. Ladies, attired in blouses delicately and wonder- fully made, looked cool and dainty, and many of the scenes at the North Wales coast resorts have been brilliant spectacular displays. Iced Drinks at a Premium. The manufacturers of aerated waters and so-called iced drinks are being over worked. I should think we are busy," answered the manager of a well-known manufactory on the coast. We've been doing nothing for a long while, and had plenty of time to do it in. Now we're busy and haven't enough time to cope with the orders which are teeming in," and the perspiring manager wiped his brow disconsolately. There is a fortune whichjno one will begrudge him awaiting the man who will ice all the drinks he sells. Retailers of mineral waters don't seem to rise to the iceing occasion. The steamboat traffic and the short trips in coasting steamers have done splendidly. On Sunday, the continuous sunshine received a check in the shape of a thunderstorm, which raged for a short time over some parts of North Wales. The rain cooled the atmosphere, which, on Mon- day, was more comfortable. The weather has so improved the prospects of the crop of strawberries in Cheshire and Denbigh- shire that the heaviest yield of recent years is anticipated. The famous strawberry fields at Holt will shortly present a remarkable appearance when the pickers get busy. Remarkable Scenes at Rhyl. Our correspondent at Rhyl sends us a short account of some extraordinary scenes which took place there on the arrival of the afternoon mail on Sunday last. The platform was pretty well crowded with a lightly-dressed throng of perhaps nearly two hundred people. A good many had booked to London and the Midlands, but the majority were returning to Birmingham. Shortly after three, the mail, drawn by two powerful engines, one a Webb's latest compound triple cylinder locomotive, and the other an old- fashioned express engine of the type now chiefly used on the Liverpool and Manchester line -clanked into the station, drawing seventeen carriages, mostly of the corridor description. Then the train was found to be literally packed with passengers", many looking cool and complacent in their shirt sleeves. Even the guards' vans were filled with perspiring travellers. That official, taking pity upon their melting condition, flung open the doors of the van. The victims of Sunday travelling sniffed the cool breezes with delight. But what of the passengers waiting to go away ? Are you the guard of this train?" queried an irate red-faced gentleman, who had walked the whole length of the train, the cynosure of sorrow- ful eyes, to a railway man. No, sir, I'm not." Then where am I to find seats for my family ?' You'd better ask the stationmaster I've nowt to do with it. I'm a passenger myself really, and should have a seat to myself, but- and he grinned and pointed significantly to the crowded van. The irate passenger exclaimed that the Company should provide proper accommodation. There's just one seat on the rack, sir, for which we will only charge three guineas and the man winked expressively to the amused crowd. The station-master was off duty at the time, but directly the officials in charge awoke to the situation Mr Allen was sent for. Directly he arrived, in a summery-looking hat, and without a collar, he dispatched the already over-loaded train with one engine, and as quick as possible, made up a fresh train with the engine which had been uncoupled. Almost similar scenes were witnessed on Monday afternoon, the ordinary trains being so full, that specials had to be made up to accommodate the crowds of people going up.

North Wales English Baptist Union. THE annual conference of the English Baptist Union of North Wales was held at Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, on Wednesday, the Rev. W. Saunders, Bangor, presiding. Satisfactory reports of the state of the cause in Connah's Quay and other districts were submitted. The Rev. J. Raymond, Llandudno, secretary, reported that examina- tions had been conducted for lay preachers, the three passes being Messrs John Williams, 84 points Caradoc Jones, 92 and John Culshaw, 71. All the candidates are from Ponkey. In the financial report, which was adopted, the treasurer, Mr R. Beck, Llandudno, stated that Colwyn, Bay had withheld their sub- scriptions for the last three years. A satis- factory balance was reported in hand. To the Emergency Committee were added the names of Alderman Simon Jones, Wrexham the Rev. E. T. Davies. Colwyn; and the Rev. D. G. Lewis, Rhyl. Applications for assistance were considered, and the following grants were sanctioned Old Colwyn, £20; Ponkey, C20; Groes, £15; Holyhead (Baker-street Mission), £ e) Abergele, £ 10. A committee was chosen to visit Llan- fairfechan to ascertain the prospects of establish- ing an English Baptist Church there. Mr T. Lewis Jones, 'Moreton, Ruabon, was elected pre-ident Ihe Rev W. O. Williams, Cefn Mawr' vice-chairman and the secretary and treasurer were re-elected. The next meeting was fixed for Colwyn Bay.

Pretty Wedding at Penmaenmawr. J ones—McCSement. IN glorious weather Mr E. Kingston Jones, youngest son of Mr J. E. Jones, Spencer House, Everton-road, Liverpool, now of Colwyn Bay, was married at the English Congregational Church, Penmaenmawr, on Monday, to Miss Jennie E. McClement, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs McClement, 2, Erw Villas, Penmaen- mawr. The ceremony, which was of a most happy character, was carried out by the Pastor (Rev. E. C. Hart, B.A.), and the Rev. Harry Williams, Penygroes. Mr Willie Jones, of Four Crosses, Pwllheli, acted as best man, and Miss McClement, with the little Misses Maddocks, of Colwyn Bay (sister and cousins of the bride) were the bridesmaids. Costumes, &c. The bride was neatly attired in a dress of cream-coloured silk, trimmed with insertion and chiffon, with a wihite chiffon hat trimmed to match. She wore a gold chain bangle, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a beautiful bouquet of stephanotis, narcissi, white roses, maidenhair fern, and smilax creepers. The chief bridesmaid (Miss McClement) was dressed in cream-coloured lace with black picture hat, and wore a gold bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was of tea- roses, maidenhair fern, and smilax creeper. The Misses Maddocks were prettily attired in white silk and picture hats of the same material, 'and they carried bouquets of pink and white roses. They also wore a torpedo brooch each, the gift of the bridegroom. The Service. The service was choral, the choir, of which the bridesmaid has for many years been the leading soprano, singing a number of special hymns, and Mr W. D. Jones, the organist, per- formed the "Wedding March" from the "Lohengrin" admirably, as the party left the neatly-decorated church. A reception was afterwards held at the bride's house, Mr and Mrs Kingston Jones eventually entraining for Chester and Liverpool, en route for their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a white silk blouse, grey skirt, and a black hat trimmed with chiffon and roses. As most of our readers are aware, both. bride and bridegroom are well-known favourites on the public platform, Mrs Jones figuring as a talented vocalist and Mr Jones as an equally successful reciter. We understand that the newly-wedded couple will make their future home at Colwyn Bay. The Presents. The following is a list of the wedding presentsBridegroom, to bride, gold chain bangle; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links; bridegroom to bridesmaids, gold lockets and torpedo brooches; Mr and Mrs McClement, linen Miss McClement, feather boa and vases Mr Willie F. McClement, wedding cake; Master Bertie McClement, brass coal scuttle; Mr and Mrs J. M. McClement, Brynhelig, china tea ser- vice; Miss McClement, afternoon tea cloth; Miss 'M. V. M'cClement, table centre; Mr and Mrs P. H. McClement, bedroom towels and glass cloths; Mr and Mrs W. V. McClement, silver toast rack; Mr and Mrs W. W. Roberts, Colwyn Bay, pair feather pillows; Mr and Mrs Stephenson, Liverpool, silver teapot; Mr and Mrs Willie Jones, Liverpool, damask table cloth; Miss Lillian Jones, Liverpool, flower pot; Mr and Mrs Richard Jones, London, bronze and iron flower-stand and table centre; Mr and Mrs S. Jones, Liverpool, dinner ser- vice; Captain and Mrs Darbis'hire, silver tea service; Congregational Church members, marble time-piece;, Mr and Mrs Livesey, silver flower vases and hot water jug; Mrs Hughes, Everton House, picture; Mrs Thomas Jones, damask table cloth; Rev. Caleb and Mrs Williams, sheets and pillow cases; Mrs J. Warren Roberts, Russian leather glove add-, handkerchief case; Miss Davies, Conway, butter dish; Mr and Mrs William Jones, Dwygyfylchi,^ pair of jugs; Mr and Mrs T. J. Orme, Birmingham, case of silver teaspoons, tongs, and sifter; Mr Willie Jones (best man), silver cruet; Mr and Mrs Redstone, half-dozen dessert spoons; Miss Redstone, silk cushion cover; Miss Elsie Redstone, teapot cover; Mr and Mrs Brooks, silver and glass sugar bowl and cookery book; Miss Forester, Birmingham, silver breakfast cruet; Miss Thompson, Bir- mingham, silver jam dish Mrs William Hughes, Glanmor Lodge, set handpainted vases; Mrs S. H. Roberts, damask table cloth; Miss Sheldon, pincushion; Mrs Hughes, Pant Iddaw, silver and glass jam dish; Mrs Thomas, Tan-y-Nant, table cover; 'Mr and Mrs M. H. Parry, pair chrystoleum pictures; a Friend, pair muslin curtains; Misses Owen, Oxford Arcade, inlaid Qak tray; Miss Amy Davies, damask sideboard cloth; Mrs Hugh Hughes, silver sugar tongs; Mrs Oliver, book and tea cosy; 'Miss Lucy Oliver, afteriioon tea cloth; Misses Williams, Llanfairfechan, bedroom towels; Mr and Mrs Jones, china vase; Mrs Edwards, Beb:,ngton, satin piano cover; Mrs Williams, Llandudno, Duchesse toilet covers; Mrs Pryce Williams, afternoon tea cloth jMrs Roberts, Maenan, pair of vases Airs Jones, Fron Dirion, cheese stand Miss F. W. Williams, Liverpool, fancy table cloth; Mrs Edwards, Arfryn, table knives; Mr and Mrs R. E. Williams, Arfryn, silver jam dish; Mrs and Miss Potts, tea cosy and d oyleys Mr A. Horton, Stafford, pair of silver fern pots; 'Miss M. Williams, Lark-hill, damask afternoon tea cloth; Miss L. Smallwood, cheque and hatpin holders; Mrs Hughes, Scarboro' Villa, bedroom towels; Rev. Seiriol and Mrs Williams, Swansea Valley, cheque; Miss May Hughes, serviette rings Mr and Miss Jones. Glyn-terrace, oak tray Alderman Hugh Hughe! Bangor, counterpane; Airs Daves, Siriolfan. damask sideboard and tray cloth; Miss Winnie Hughes, Pans House, six teaspoons; Air T. Hughes silver butter knife; Mrs Simon, sugar basin and cream jug; Miss Jones, Wern Villas, toilet set; Misses Jones, Fron, cushion Mr and Mrs J. Owen, Bryn Eglwys, afternoon oak tea tray; Mrs Evans, Rose-hill, hand glass; Mrs Jones, Glan Conway, tray cloth; Miss M. S. Jones, set of brushe.s; Airs Roberts, Glan Conway, toilet covers; Mr J. -If. Jones, silver butter dish; Miss Jones, Windsor House, table centre; Miss E. O. Jones, silver tray; Master Gwilym Jones, silver flower vases Airs Hughes, Paradise-crescent, counterpane; Airs Thomas' Pen Marian, silver cream ewer Mrs Jones, Bryn, Estyn, vases; Mrs Williams, Fron Villa, picture; Airs Roberts, 2, Glyn-terrace, sugar basin and cream jug; Miss M. J. Roberts, pin tray; Mr and Mrs Maddocks, Colwyn Bay, oak and brass coal scuttle; Airs Salt, Llanberis, afternoon tea cloth; Airs Richard Thomas^ cheese stand Rev. and Mrs Jenkin Jones, letter rack; Mrs Phillips, Derby House, copper fern vases and other friends made valuable presents.

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