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Funeral of Miss Jones, Brynsteddfod. THE funeral of the late Miss Jones, of Bryn- steddfod, Glan Conway, to whose death, at thte age of 96 years, we referred in our last issue, took place on Saturday. The proceedings wbre Puritanic in their sim- plicity. At ten o'clock a service was held at the house, the Rector of Llansantffraid (Rev. W. Morgan) and the Rev. J. Felix, vicar of Kilcen, near Mold, and formerly curate of Glan Conway, officiating. TJhen the body was conveyed to the old Parish Church by the following bearers, expressly ap- pointed by the deceased, lady: Messrs David Davies, Penybont; John Davies, Topyllan; Evan Jones, GLan Conway; Evan Williams, Crescent Inn; the workmen on tne estate; David Davites, Glandwr; William Williams, Glan Conway; Owen Jones, Sea View; David Evans, The Lodge; Richard Roberts, Ysgoldy; James Roberts, The Lodge; Robert Wniiams, Tycapel; David Roberts, Pentrebach; Richard Jones,, Grofosffordd; William, Williams, Bron- pistyll; and Thomas Evans, head gardener. The Chief mourners were Mr Jones Mortimer, Plasnewydd, Ruthin (the heir), and Mr Lyon, of Wolverhampton, the agent, and as th)3 funeral was strictly private the attendance was very small. A short service was held at the church, the Rev. W. Morgan and the Rev. J. Felix again officiating. Thle body was then borne to its last resting-place—a brick-lin'ed grave, wherein the deceased's friend, Anne Rustin, was buried in 1888. The coffin, and oak casWat, with black fittings, was severely plain, and the name-plate bore the inscription: "Margaret Grace Jones, born May 8th, 1806. Died, December 26th, 1902." At the request of the deceased the floral wreaths were buried with the coffin. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Richard Jones, of Gilan Conway. The Old Church and the Family. That the Brynsteddfod family have befen long associated with the quaint old Parish Church of Llansanitffraid is at once proved by an in- spection of the old edifice. No less than three family tablets are attached to its walls. In the chancel tnere is one bearing the fol- lowing interesting inscription "Underneath are interred the Remains of Mary, eldest daughter of Jeffrey Holland, of ennant, Eglywsbach, esquire, and wife of the Rev. Edward Edwards, M.A., rector of this parish, afterwards of Llan- rwst. She died December 20th, 1766, aged 26 years, leaving issue one son and two daughters. "Likewise the remains of the said Edward Edwards, who died April 6th, 1799, aged 71 years. "Also thfe remains of their eldest daughter, Mary Holland Boulger, relict of John Boulger, of Chester, gent. She died January 5th, 1834, aged 69 years her husband having died aged 39 in December, 1786, was buried in thie Church of St. Martin, in that city." "Adjoining lies buried Sarah, their youngest daughter, second wife of John Chambers Jones, of Brynsteddfod, esquire. She difed aged 41 in 1806, leaving issuel two daughters, Sarah Maria and Margaret Grace Jones." This tablet was affixed in 1854 by Mx J. Boulger. On thie south wall, in the main body of the church, there is another handsome tablet of granite and marble. Surmounted by the family coat of arms, beautifully worked in colours, there is an inscription relating to tae death of Hefen, "for 41 years the devoted wife of the Ven. Hugh Chambres Jones, M.A., of Bryn- 'steddfod, Archdeacon of Essex." She died at the age of 69 years in 1801. The death of Arch- deacon Jones himself in 1869 at the age of 86 years is also referred to. The scroll-work underneath the coat-of-arms bears the words "Heb Dduw, heb ddim. Duw a digon." The tablet on north wall gives particulars of the death in 1772 of "Thomas Jones, Kil- glassyn, gent., aged 89 years; his only child, Rev John Jones,, M.A., canon of St. Asaph, and rector of this parish, afterwards rector of Llan- rwst, buried 1778, aged 63 years;" "John Chambres Jonies, of Bryn'steddfod, Esquire, merchant, of Liverpool, their second son, who died 27th November, 1833, aged 83. Also of Jane, his wife, second daughter of Maurice Jones, of Cefncoch, who died 5th October, 1799, aged 54, and of Elizabeth, her sister, eldest daughter of Maurice Jones, 'who died 31st January, 1819, aiged 75 years. Likewise, this is to tHe memory of Sarah Maria, second daughter of John Chambres Jones, by Sarah his second wife, who died of consumption in the spring of life, and was buried at All Saints Church, West Ham, Essex, 18th February, 1835." This also is surmounted with the family coat of arm's. Apropos of the old church itself, it is worthy of note that experts value the coloured window at the west end of the edifice at 1,000. The colours are not stained on the glass like those in most windows, but are worked into it by the more expensive process. Another item of interest is the fact that the old safe in the clerk's room contains registers dating as far back as 1660—prior to the restor- action of Charles II. By courtesy of the Rector, we were privileged to examine a number of them, and could not but be amazed at their ex- cellent statfe of preservation.

New Year's Day with Conway Methodists. Annual Tea and Competitive Meeting- THE Welsh Calvinistic M'ethodists of Conway held their annual tea and competitive meeting on New Year's Day, and without further pre- face the proceedings must be pronounced a first- rate success. The Tea. In the afternoon, hundreds of young and old. flocked to the sumptuously-laid tea tables ar- ranged in the church schoolroom. Fortunately, the waiting staff was a big and energetic one. It included Mrs Evans, London House; Mrs Dougall, Lancaster-square; Mrs D. Wynne Roberts, Miss Jones, Chapel-street; Miss Owen, Brynsari Miss Edie Dougall, Lancaster-square; Miss Evans, Berry-streiet; Miss Jones, Victoria- terrace; Miss Ada Hughes1, Miss Dorkins, Miss Roberts, Paris House; Miss Evelyn Evans, Miss Polly Jones, Rose-place; Mrs Thomas, Brook House, Gyffin; Miss Jones, Tower House; Miss Maggie Jones, Rosfe-place; Mrs Williams, Bron'reryr; Miss Preece, Miss Dilys Williams, Miss Enid Jones, Mrs Rees, County Buildings > Mrs David Jones, Tyigfwyrdd-terrace; iuiss Owen, Bryneorach; Nurse Jones, Mrs Pierce Williams, High-street; Miss Williams, Stanley House; Mrs Thomas, Gyffin; Mrs Cynwal Jones, Miss Williams, Bradford House; Miss Robertsl, Chapel-terrace; Miss Maggie Jones, Rose-place; Miss M. J. Edwards, Bodafoll, Gardens; and Miss Roberts, Fronhaulog. The Competitive Meeting. The packed audience in attendance at the Town Hall at six o'clock was ample evidence that the old institution of the Methodist com- petitive meeting is as popular as ever. Thle chair was occupied by Mr J. P. Grif- fiths; the Rev. J. D. Owen, Glan Conway, con- ducted; Professor Lloyd, Bethesda (music), Miss Whaite (art), Rev. De Charles Evans, Rev. B. Menai Francis, the Rev. O. Selwyn Jones, Dr. Llugwy OwLn, the Rev. J. D. Owen Messrsi John Roberts, William Edwards^ and W. G. Williams (literary), Mrs Roberts, Miss Hughes, and Miss Thomas (needlework), Dr. Morgan, Supt. Rees, and Mr D. Roberts (carving), were the adjudicators. The secre- tarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr R. T. Hughes. Why we are Behind. The Chairman, in the course of an eloquent Welsh address, opened the proceedings. P, 2. ferring to the re dent victories of English choirs in the Eisteddfodic world, Mr Griffiths ot>s3fvei that a celebrated musician said laOefly that the non-success of the Welsh compfetitors was not due to lack of vocal qualities, but to a want of practice and perseverance. Now he (the speaker) would like to imprests that fact 10'- djelibly upon the memory of all Welsh singers- It was the undeniable duty of all lovers of song in Gwaliia to learn that lesson so as to redeem their good name.. (Applause.) The speakec then went on to rtefer to the increased attention given to the sdnginig of martial music. He greatly deprecated this, inasmuch as it roused too much of the rougher, and more savage, side of humanity. Just as the cry of "Back to Christ" had bejen raised some time ago, he noW expresised a wish that their fellow-musicians adopted the cry of "Back to Nature" for ineir themes of praise and melody. (Hear, hear.) The Competitions. After thfe singing of the hymn, "I Dad y ru. gareddau i igyd," by the audience, ule various competitions were proceeded with. Appended are the results — Children's, solo: I, Alice Jones; 2, Olivet Jones; 3, .1: Williams. Pencil sketch: I, J. Llewelyn Davies, boro'-terrace. Chief essay on "Justification by Faith:" Mr Daniel Jones, Moriah, Llansantffraid' There were (eight competitors. Translation: I, Mr T. D. Roberts, Berry street, Conway; 2, "Nesta." Scriptural examination (for those under *3 years of age): 1, Ethel E. Jones, Lark-hill; divided between Grace E. Evans and Catherine A. Williams; 3, Annie Roberts, Tycapel. test-, Children's Choral Competition. On the tes piece, "Caru'r Iesu," two juvenile choirs trie conclusions. They were the Gyffin Juveiu10 Choir (led by Mr Robert Evans), and the Zio11 Church Juvenile Choir (conduct'ted by Mr Jon*1' Roberts). An excellent rendering was give11 by the latter choir, to whom the premier Was accorded, amidst loud applause. Essay on "King Solomon:" 1, Miss DavieS» Newboro'-terrace; 2, Miss Sallie Jones, Tower House. Recitation for those under 15: 1, Annl Roberts, Tycapel; 2, Louisa M. Evans. 1')' Stanzas on "David's Death:" I, "loan 8.. loan," Roewen. Challenge solo: Seven competitors came ward in this event, and the prize was eventual^ awtarded Mr Griffith Williams, Coity, LlanbediV who rendered "Y Wlad a garaf fi" very suc- cessfully. s, Antimacassar-making: I, Dilys Willi3,013' Bron'reryr. 9 Recitation eompbtition for seniors: i, }.1t David Williams, Ty@wyrdd-terrace, Conway- Walking-stick making: 1, Mr Owen WilliaH1 ("Owain Rhun"), Tyddyn'rolyn. ,Sc,Tiptura,l examination (senior sectioffl) Miss Evelyn Evans, Paris House; 2, Mr J- Davies 3, Mir Stephen Williams. ft, Sermon note-taking: 1, Mr T. D. Robert' Berry-stHeet. At the close, a very hearty vote of thanks w accorded to all who had assisted in the arrang ments, on the motion of the Rev. T. Gwyne<3 Roberts, seconded by Mr Joseph H. Jones. Chief Choral Competition. For the prize of £ 6 6s and silver-mounted offered for the best rendering of Dyddiau Vj only two choirs competed. They were Conovium Glee Party, led by Mr D. L. Stanlev Buildinys, Conway, and the Maenan 0 conducted by Mr David Davies. In awarding the prize to the former, the said they were easy wisners. Mr Hughes presentt d with the purse and baton, amidst applause.

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