Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

TO CORRESPONDENTS, &c. Our Bardic Editor is the Rev. J. H. Hughes (" Ieuan o Leyn ), Gardden House, Ruabon. Ti. e bards will, therefore, send their productions to his address. WE are very sorry that for want of space this week, we have been obliged to omit" Lay Hearer's letter on:Father Ignatius,which shall appear in our next

THE University College of North Wales at Bangor was formally opened on Saturday. An important era has accordingly been reached in the secondary education of the Principality, for with the kindred colleges at Aberystwyth and Cardiff we have now in our midst three academical institu- tions open to every profession, class, and sect. How admirably all classes coalesced to give due dignity to the occasion is proved by the constituents of the procession on Saturday. It comprised corpora- tions, local boards, school boards, clergy, members of Pariament, trade and benefit societies, volun- teers and school children, and it covered fully a mile and a half in length. The inaugural address of the Earl of Powis was learned and quite befitting the occasion. Among the rest of the speeches, that of the Minister of Education is especially noteworthy. It is no discovery that Mr. Mundella delights in his work, but there was something like a revelation in the statement which came from his lips. It would seem that if there was one thing more than another on which Earl Spencer and himself set their hearts when they accepted office, it was that in this corner of Great Britain they should set up a complete model of educational organisation worthy of the imitation of the English people. Mr. Mundella's sole regret on Saturday was that the scheme is yet incomplete; he is, however, still content to labour and to wait. He fervently congratulated his hearers on the excellent beginning that had been made, as well as upon the brilliant staff with which the College starts upon its career. Lord Aberdare, the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, M.P., and Mr. Rath- bane also spoke. With regard to the recognition of the Bangor College by the Parliamentary grant, it is abundantly clear that if £100,000 was expended in the establishment of the Queen's Colleges in Ireland—supplemented afterwards by an annual grant of £ 32,000—if £140,000 was voted by the House of Commons in aid of the building fund of the University of Glasgow, and if £20,000 a year is paid from the Exchequer in support of the Scottish universities as a whole, the time has fully come when something substan- tial should be spared for Wales.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. THE POST OFFICE AUTHORITIES have equipped a number of miniature vans to be worked by the ordinary tricycle mechanism. They are, like the other vehicles of the Post Office administration, painted a bright red, and bear the inscription "Parcel Post." The tricycle vans are already found very economical and expeditious both in collecting and distributing in suburban districts, where the work is comparatively light. LETTER OF THANKS.—The following letter to Mr. Aird has been sent us for publication Llangollen Board Schools, 22nd October, 1884.—Sir,—We the teachers of the Llangollen Board Schools, beg to thank you, on behalf of our several departments, for the kindness shown to the scholars under our charge. We would also beg to congratulate you on the auspicious occasion, and wish long life and happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Bean.-We are, sir your obedient servants, J. O. Thomas (Boys' School) Annie Jones (Girls' ditto), Elizabeth Ross (Infants' ditto).-John Aird, Esq., Llantysilio Hall." FORESTRY AND FUTURE TIMBER SUPPLIES OF ENGLAND. We have pleasure in stating that Dr. Robert D. Lyons, M.P. for Dublin, will shortly deliver a lecture in Chester on the important question of "Forestry and the future Timber Sup- plies of England." In a communication recently received by Messrs. James Dickson and Sons, of the Newton Nurseries, Chester, Dr. Lyons writes:- The British public are, I am glad to say, being gradually awakened to a sense of the great impor- tance of a question represented by 20 millions sterling of annual imports of timber and other forest products, the foundation and main-stay, of their industries, which I have proved to them are on the eve of extinction." The great question of Forestry will be fully and elaborately treated by Dr. Lyons whose lecture on this subject before the Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh, last summer, was of the greatest interest, and of the highest importance to this nation, as it is a matter that affects the most vital interests of the Empire at large. Dr. Lyons has been induced to deliver this lecture in the hope that this important subject may be taken up in a practical spirit in Cheshire and North WaleR. ilELiGious SERVICES AND PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.—At the Parish (St. Collen's) Church —20th Sunday after Trinity—Matins, 10 30 a.m. Litany and children's service, 3 15 p m Evensong, 6 p.m. At St. John's (Welsh) Church (Abbey-road), sermons at 10 30 a:m. and 6 p.m.; clergymen, Rev. Enoch Rhys James, B.D., vicar the Rev. Robert Ellis, LL.D., and the Rev. D. Carrog Jones, B.A., curates.-Llan- tysilio Church, English services :-First Sun- day in the month, 10 30 a.m. and 3 15 p.m.; other Sundays, 3 15 p.m. Welsh services, 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev. J. S. Jones, vicar. -At the Nonconformist places of worship the services will be as fellows-English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn), at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. J. Williams, pastor.-English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street), at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., by Mr. R. Darlington, Ruabon.—Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. Hugh Hughes, pastor.—Welsh Baptist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. D. Williams, pastor.—Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. R. O. Morris, Portmadoc.—Brook-street Mission Room, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.-Congregational Chapel, I (Church-street) at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. J. Marchech Rees, Tentrefoelas. FATHER IGNATIUS' MISSION. The Rev. J. Leycester Lyne, the famous mission preacher better known as Father Ignatius," whom we announced last week would hold an eight days' mission here, commencing on Sunday, has to some extent been thwarted in his evangelistic efforts in this parish, by being refused the use of the parish church. On Saturday, it seems, Father Ignatius was served with an inhibition from the Bishop of St. Asaph, and on Sunday morning the Rev. E R James, the vicar, announced from the pulpit that he was sorry to say that at the last moment the bishop of the diocese had requested him not to allow the mission services to be carried on in the parish church. And although he believed that on legal grounds he had a right-the legal right-to mvite any brother clergyman duly qualified to officiate in that church. But he was glad to inform the congregation that the Rev. J. Leycester Lyne had consented to carry on the appointed work of the mission m the adjoining National Schools, where at the close of that service, the first mission address would be given, and all the other mission services would be conducted m the order announced on the printed handbills, with the single exception that on week days the afternoon service announced for 3 30 would take place at 4 30. The fello wing correspon- dence passed between the Vicar and the Bishop • Dear Sir,-I be* to"^aTckenowMgeStheA?^ebiD?^ bill announcing that the Rev. J Levcester an Eight Days' Mission at St. Collen's Church Tl^ninUpi commencing Sunday morning, October LQ T TOF earliest opportunity of requesting you not to niw preach in the parish church or in any bSildf™ me for divine service in your parish -An ™ -n'tr by I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, -f a 1 obllSe- "TO IHl KIGHT ItEYEREIfD THE LOKD BISHO^jT' ST. ASAPH. My Lord Bishop,' Rev. Leycester Lyne had been placed by vour lortf^hfn Index JSxpurg atoriua, and in the absence of a pabli&Tstit was impossible for me to know that von dka™> „ J- inisaion'work. o.har oaMi.ter., have from time to time been conducting missions 7n th?4 diocese. I therefore concluded that I was wrii TH, liberty in inviting Mr. Leycester Ly„e to come with his marvellous powers to win soals to Christ. We have already experienced his mystic influence for good over oil people of al classes and next week thousands more wih Jiang on his lips to hear his mighty message. I dare not resist, much less disapprove, and put a ston tn -Z and I should not advice your 'lordship to^atte Vt to^o sTbui rather to come over and help us in our endeavours J i7 souls to Christ. If Mr. Lyne can win all oCaw ofVffi men, though he knows not a word of Welsh, what could wp not do with the co-operation of our Welsh bishop ? I h of,en invited your lordship to come and exercise your minis- try in this parish, but so tar in vain; and it is sad to say that our people know not the ministry of their bishop I now again repeat the invitation, and beg—yes, beseech—that Z will come over not only to help us. but even t. lead us in our mission work; and Mr. Lyne and all of us will gladlv sit «(■ your feet and act under your direction. But we cannot we dare not, stop the worlc.—I beg to remain, my lnrrl hiov,'™ your humble servant, E. RHYS JAKES The Liverpool Mercury, commenting on the above, asks, Wb o is this Rev. T. Leycester Lyne ? Is he a duly qualified clergyman of the Church of Ens-land? Is he under any other episcopal jurisdiction and Is Ict,ion and freely permitted to exercise his ecclesiastical func- tions there ? Then, what is right at Abergavenny cannot be wrong at Llangollen, and what is wrong at Llangollen cannot be right at Abergavenny There cannot, surely, be two standards of moral distinction in a matter like this. The Vicar of Llangollen told his diocesan that outsiders and 'women' even had been allowed to conduct religious services in the parish withor the subtest remon- strance from headquarters, and that) ;.f the Bishop himself-whom the people of Llangollen did not know,_ although he had often been :avited to visit the parish—would only come and taie the lead in the matter, both Vicar and missioner" would gladly sit at his feet and act under his direction. Now, this strikes as as loyal and submissive in a remarkable degree. If there is anything wrong about Father Ignatius-who we believe las a shaven crown,.and dresses somewhat difrsrentty from other clergymen-the evil will only be intensified, for it has been so well advertised by the 3ishop of the diocese that the people, curious before, will now be more curious than ever to see the reverend gentle- man from Llanthony Abbey." The Owestry Adver- tize)' says Mr. James has considerable regard, we believe, for the authority of the priesthood, but seems to draw the line at bishops. At any rate he writes to his diocesan in a tone of studied sarcasm, to use no harsher word, which Dr. Hughes will legitimately resent. Mr. James, who is so anxious to 1 win souls,' may profitably consider whether more is not done in that way by cultivating a generous and courteous spirit than by all the preaching in the world and on the other hand the Bishop will do well to listen to the counsel .of Gamaliel. If Ignatius has anything to say. he will say it, and to shut him out of a church pulpit h the best thing that could happen for his purpose. lie Bishop has secured Mr. Lyne crowded rooms and sympathetic hearers and we learn for the thousandth time that the surest way to spread error, xr truth is to proscribe it." The mission is being vigorously carried on at the schoolroom, and so crowded are the meetings that many fail to gain admittance into the building. THE MARRIAGE OF MISS AIRD, LLANTYSILIO HALL It is no exaggeration to state that 111' event which has ever taken place in our valley has evoked such a spontaneous, hearty, and universal outburst of public enthusiasm as the marriage of Miss Kate Aird, third daughter of John Aird, Eiq., Llantysilio Hall, to A. W. T. Bean, Esq., which, as was intimated in our last impression, was solemnized on Thursday, October 16th, at St. Mark's Church. North Audeley-street, London. Popular rejoicings too often assume the character of organized demonstra- tions got up by a party of interested persons, that it was a treat on this occasion to witness such a general outburst of the expression of the warmest and heartiest wishes for the future lappiness of the bride and bridegroom, and to knov that all this was but the spontaneous recognition jf the kindness and generosity which the family of llantysilio Hall had shown to all classes of the comnunity during their comparatively short sojourn in this neigh- bourhood. No one could help noticing that one distinctive feature of the rejoicings was the general and universal spirit which pervaded tlem. The Com- mittee had certainly, with commendable tact and discrimination, wisely arranged the leading features of the demonstration, but, apart altogether from this, almost every member of every household in the neighbourhood had adopted his own vay of showing his respect for the family, and his test wishes for the happiness of the happy pair. Since Mr. Aird and his family have been in this neighbourhood the trade of the town. the comfort of the inhabi- tants, and the general good of all have been so benefited and encouraged that the population at large seemed delighted at the opportunity of giving expression to their feelings of gratitude and joy on the occasion of the marriage of the daughter In our last impression we were able to insert a telegram giving a summarized description of the marriage ceremony. A marked feature of the ceremony was the excellent musical service which had been arranged by Mr. J. M. Coward, the well- known musical director. The singing of "With verdure clad by one of the young choristers was in all respects a most remarkable performance while the choral portions of the service were paving been engaged for the occasion, while Mr. J. M. Coward at intervals gave a series of his inimitable performances on the organ. performances on the organ. I THE WEDDING COSTUMES. The following is a description of the costumes worn by the bridal party :—The bridesmaids were eight-in number, viz., Miss Ada Aird, Miss Bean, Miss Daisy Bean, Miss Constance Bean, Miss Vida Aird, Miss Gertrude Aird, Miss Dorothy Aird and Miss Elsie Ellis. The best man was Mr. Wm. Bean, brother of the bridegroom. The bridal dress was of the richest description, and consisted of a bodice and train of white frise, brocade velvet, with front of white Indian silk, trimmed with old point gaze lace, looped with orange blossoms. The veil was of white tulle, and she carried a magnificent bouquet of the choicest white flowers, the gift of the bride- groom. The bride's ornaments consisted of diamond ear-rings from the bridegroom diamond star for veil, the gift of the bridegroom's mother diamond spray, from the bride's father, and diamond neck pendant from the united staff of Messrs. John Aird and Son, and Lucas and Aird. The travelling dress was of dark ruby velvet, with bonnet and muff to match. The costume of the bridesmaids consisted of salmon satin bodice and sash, with flounces of pale coffe lace over a flounce of salmon silk, hats of ruby velvet with salmon tips, and slippers to match. Each carried a bouquet of carnations of two shades, the gift of the bridegroom. Their jewellery com- prised a gold pin, with pearl and diamond horse- shoe, presented by the bridegroom, and diamond ornaments by the bride's father. Mrs. Aird, mother of the bride, was attired in a rich dress of dark blue velvet, the front being em- broidered with gold and old point gaze lace, bonnet to match, ornaments, diamonds, and bouquet to harmonize with the costume. Mrs. Bean, mother of the bridegroom, wore a very handsome dress of ruby velvet and coral satin, with bonnet to match, orna- ments, diamonds, and handsome bouquet. Mrs. Basil Ellis was dressed in a stylish costume of brown velvet, and silk bonnet and gloves to match with bouquet of geraniums. Mrs. G. A. Abernethy wore a rich green silk dress, with a most charming bonnet in perfect harmony with her beautiful costume. The wedding dresses were made under the direc- tion of Miss Flutter and Madame Thomas, Waterloo House, Pall Mall. THE LUNCHEON. On the return of the wedding party to Hyde Park Terrace, they partook of light refreshments, the spread being of an exceedingly elegant and choice character. The toast of the Bride and Bridegroom was proposed in a few felicitous words by Mr. C. Lucas, of Warnham Court, Horsham, and, it is need- less to say, duly honoured, and the wedding cake was cut by the bride with due ceremony. Among the guests were the following :—Mr., Mrs. and Miss E. Legg, Mr. Lionel Bean, Mrs. Ayre and Miss Wells, Miss Boustred, Mr. and Mrs. Quick, Mr., Mrs. and Miss T. Lucas, Misses C. Aird (4), Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tarry, Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Hargrove (5) Mr. Aitchison and Miss Hickman, Mr. M. Aird, Mr.' and the Misses Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Aird Mr> E. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, Miss Wisbey, Mr. King, Miss Goring, Col. Makins, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy, Mr. and Mrs. Savory, Mr. Calderon, R.A., Mrs. and Miss Calderon, Mr. Joseph Aird, Mrs. Selby, Mr. Thos. Jackson, Mrs. T. T. Jackson, Sir Whittaker Ellis, Bart., M.P., and Lady Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maudesley' Mr. Kent, Mr. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lucas, Mr. and the Misses Haines Mr. Robert Gardener, Mr. Des Gray, Mr. Arthur Blunt, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. Dickson, R.A., Mr. and Mrs. Gow Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. John and the Misses Jackson, Rev. G. and Mrs. Graham, Bexley Heath. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Penn, Miss Swayne, Mr. and Mrs. Butt, Mr. T. Wheeler, Bexley, Mr. Smith, &c., &c. The refreshments included rare flavoured ices autumnal fruits, farcie, and other examples of the high art of French confectionery; the bon-bons specially designed for the occasion, were covered and tied with the bridesmaids' colours, and contained minute bags of rice and cases of perfumery. The guests numbered about 150. | THE WEDDING CAKE. The wedding cake, which, together with the refreshments, was supplied by Mr. J. W. Rope, confectioner to the Queen, 27, Hyde Park Place, was a magnificent specimen of the confectioner's art. It weighed^ more than 1 cwt., was 5 feet high, and 6 feet in circumference it was mounted on a base of silver rock work, and surmounted with rustic trellis work of silver, and a vase containing white tube roses, white lilac, jasmine, and other choice flowers. It was embellished with eight shields corresponding with the number of bridesmaids, bearing the monograms of the bride and bridegroom interwoven and worked in the bridesmaids' colours the floral decorations included orange blossoms, obtained specially from Nice for the occasion, and other choice hot-house flowers, together with maiden-hair ferns, &c. THE WEDDING PRESENTS. The presents made to the bride and bridegroom, which numbered about 300, were tastefully laid out and exhibited in two rooms which were fitted up for the occasion. These comprised articles of the most miscellaneous character, from the most costly dia- monds, the gifts of the wealthy, to the most humble offering of the poorest dependent, who had one time or another been the happy recipient of some bounty from the hand of some member of the family. The "presents from Wales had been laid out separately from the rest, and were regarded by all the distin- guished guests at the wedding with peculiar interest. The following is a list of the presents received up to the day of the wedding:- I Venetian mirror, Sir R. and Lady Wyatt; tea cosey, Mi s L. Wisbey; salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. F. Horner; chest of plate, Mr. and Mrs. Bean set of silver candle. sticks (4), Messrs. Tarry, Purden, &c.; silver bowl Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Phillips; diamond and coral pendant, Mr. Joseph Aird; decanters in oak stand Mr. Early Cook; salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. Murray; grand piano, Mr. Aird; two entree dishes, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Abernethy; cheese cover and dish, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers; china bowl, Miss Morgan and Miss E. Morgan; travelling clock, Mrs. H. B. Tarry; bacon dish, Mrs. Hoad; egg stand, Miss Hoad; fan, Miss and Master Ellis; clock in shape of a bell, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lucas; monkey sugar tongs and 4 salt cellars (silver), Mr. Jno. Aird, junr.; fish knives and forks, the Misses and Master Bean; biscuit box, Miss Tidy; hand painted fan, Miss Edith Aird; scent bottles and silver hand glass, Mr. Aitchison and Miss Hickman; glass vase, Miss Swayne; fish knives and forks, Mr. Chas. A.ird; dessert knives and forks, Mrs. Chas. Aird silver tea service, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson- case of silver brushes, Miss Kate Aird; barometer' the servants of Danson; brass kettle on stand, Mrs' Evans; silver bread basket, Misses and Master Aird scent botble, Mrs. B. Wilson; venetian mirror, Miss Boustred; bellesk china tea service, Mr. and Mrs. Cope; Norwegian sleeve links, Mr. M. Des Gray; china vases, Miss Marien Jackson; china plaguee, Miss Annie Jackson; vases-Worcester china Mr. and Mrs. Abernethy; silver ink stand and candle- sticks, the servants, 14, Hyde-park Terrace; silver card case and scent bottle, Mrs. Hargrove; two plates 300 yrs. old, Mr. Dunk; diamond ear rings ^■r' ?ur' (the bridegroom); six silver spo ms, Mr. and Mrs. Butt; pair Venetian candle- sticks, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hale; white china ornaments, Mrs. Crake; Dresden china ornaments, Mr. and Mrs °hin^ laments Miss Goring; painted plaue, Mr. Smallfield menu holders, Miss M. Lucas antimacassars, worked byBelgian nuns,MissChristian; silver hand glass, Mr. and Mrs. W. Penn: Burns' poems, Dr. Mc Ritchie; case of scent bottles Miss Lucas; dessert knives and fork?, Sir W. and Lady Ellis; silver candlesticks, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lucas work basket, Rev. B. and Mrs. Savory fish knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson; silver cigarette ca«e, Mrs John Aird; antiqu silver sugar bason, Mr. Kent; hand painted fire screen, Mr R King; dessert service, Mrs. Morgan; photo screen, Col. and Mrs. Makins; pig tray and milking stool, Miss Audrey Makins; silver serviette rings, Miss V Makins Indian flower vase, Mr. Edward Lucas pair of vases, Mr. and Mrs. Quick; enamelled card tray, Mr. Gardiner; salad bowl, Mr. James Abernethy easel clock, Mrs. Pavy; silver sugar muffoneer, Mr. H. Robertson; silver-hand glass, tray and box in case, Mr. and Mrs. G. Henderson; Chippjndale escrit >ire ivir. and ivirs. B. P. Ellis; diamond spray, Mr. Aird; travelling bag, Bible and prayer book, Mrs. John Aird; silver tray, Mrs. Hargrove; paper knife with silver top, Mr. Harold Hargrove; easel clock, Miss E. J. Legg; gold necklace, copy of the necklace found in Diomed's house in Pompeii, Mr. G. Wallis; honiton lace collar and cuffs, Mr. Joseph Ellis; embroidered apron, Mrs. Harris; letter weight, Mr. and Mrs. Long; pair of vases, Mra. A. Maudesley; Vienna music stand, Misses N. L. and M. Aird; pair of candelabra, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas; silver sugar basin Mr. and Mrs. C. Lucas silver-hand glass and pair of brushes, JVIr. and Mrs. Goodall; silver luminous match box, Mrs. Aird; set of salt cellars, Mrs. Gow Stewart; brass inkstand and candlesticks, Mr and Mrs. Robins; china tea-pot, Mrs. Whitehead- Russian leather bag, Mr. and Mrs. Norman; gilt frames with photos of Mr. and Mrs. Aird, Mr. Jacobs Miss t lover, Miss Winnie, and Maye Aird; pair of vases, Mrs. Wisbey; pair of china figures, Miss Wisbey; four dessert spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Selby- nymn book and church service, Sev. G. and Mrs! Graham; work case, Miss Jackson; diamond star, Pair of yases, Mrs. Ramsay and Miss T«nvy morPian; a °he(lue (^500), Mr. and Mrs. Jackson; silver tea kettle and tray, Mr. and Mrs. cas °hina basket, Mr. C. Aird, junr.; silver tea sauceT' \lT^oHKneS W,orcester china tea cups and saucerMi,so. Hames; tea tray, Misses H. and E Snonv8ir^ TTCrOSS'QGoUnle8a Steinbock, embroidered (Lldfr,m n ,rry ,baQ!uel; sllver Mr. and Mrs. ? .y ,d. Sllver candlestick, Mr. Oakley; Richards • snfrit fi?UreS J"andlesticks), Miss Jackson 'PiX r1 ,cantera> Misses T. A. and R. Jacfeson, eight dessert spoons and scissors, Mrs T levs ML AaS8rSa1^' MrS- Gw Stewart 'six doy: Mr,' fS, I: GowuSt™t; flower vase, Mr. and Mrs' Leo ck,^ sifter (silver)> Mr. and sifter (silver! £ iff' Har^ro.ve; sugar basin and Mrs. Dummett; d'iaSonTpendant JdST8 If68' the united staff of John Aird gold necklace Aird; silver salver, t..ti £ rs painted by the doner, Mr. H. S Marks B A dized silver tray, Mrs. Marks silver ndrror^'Mr aYi Mrs Armitage; mirror mounted in rexl pIus'h Mr G Smith, large brass bowl of palms, Mr. F Dickson A.R.A.; card case, Mr. Geo. Gill; book mark r Misa' A. Long; silver sugar basin Mr A TH A vas s, Mr. and Mrs. Maclean;' £ otsSl V P M-°f and Mr. Maclean; painted glass mirroTsh A^nd Lady Woods; silver inkstand the staff or. i t d of Kinpwn a„d 6»jMford oriental Mr and Mrs. Oswald Coe' S of Jold ear-rings and gold daisy pin, Mrs B P cover, Mrs. Hoad; Ind.an tea'service Mr^ T sLtli6 plush blotter, Miss Boyce and Miss rViL/ni7' flower vase, Mrs. Ellis's servants 1 gl-S transparent birds Mrs. W. Maudedey siW mustard, pepper and salt pots, Mr. and Mrs G Bohn pairot cut-glass silver-gilt topped scent botties Mr' and Mrs. John Burgess; picture, "A Welsh & » by Mr. A. P. Newton, R.W.C S.7 Mr J. H. Walker; ivory book marker,' £ M*ry Gm pair of oriental vases, Mr. and Mrs. Horner; silver gong, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Eden. Sllver List of presents from Llangollen. Butter dish, Mrs. Griffith Lewis; iewel-bo* wuu views of Llangollen, Mrs. Holding; tea set S views of Llangollen, Mrs. S.Rowlands red Plush work. box, Mrs. Owen pair of velvet frames, Miss Robert son pair of silver sugar spoons, Mr E LlovH Edwards; prayer-book and hymn-book, in case Mr Roberts and school children of Llantysilio; Chinese cup and saucer, Mr. Davies pair of antimacassars Miss Massey; antique jug, Mrs. Henry Hughes box of new honey, Mr. Charles Roberts; pair of Vases Mr. Coster Edwards j pair of woollen stockings Mrs' E. Lloyd; cruet-stand, Mrs. J. Edwards; pair of vases, Mrs. Davies; tea cup and saucer, over 200 years old, Miss Cox; bacon dish, Mr. George Evans pair of candlesticks, Mrs. Roberts; china egg-stand, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts; three china ornaments, David, Roland, and Willie Roberts; walnut-wood bracket, Mr. M. H. Roberts; The Daily Round," Rev. and Mrs. James; Bible, the servants at Llanty- silio; riding whip, Mr. John Williams pig-pen wiDer. in wooden box, with view of Llangollen, Mrs. Haynes; verses of poetry illuminated and mounted in neat frame black and gold, Mr. James Clarke; Oxford oak frame, with views of Llantysilio, &c., Mr. E. Lettsome; cut-glass scent bottles, Mrs. Edwards; worked pillow, Miss Maggie Edwards; sugar and cream st md, Miss Edwards; tortoise-shell and silver paper knife, General Torke; flower vase, Mr. and Mrs. Jones; flower stand, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards; Welsh linsey skirt, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes; book of views of North Wales, Mrs. Hugh Jones oak musical Canterbury, with engraved plate, also, Gems of Welsh Melody," and "Songs of Wales," members of the Llangollen Choral Society; Gems of Welsh Melodies, Mr. O. Roberts (Eos Meirion), Corwen; china plate, over 200 years old, Mr. and Mrs. Watkin Jones; dinner mats, Mrs. Jones; sugar spoon, sugar tongs, and caddy spoon (silver), Mr. and Mrs. Rowlands; silver cup, Mr. Robt. Hughes, watchmaker, with the following engraving:- Llwyddiant, Llawent/dd, a Dedwyddioch, Fill this wine cup to o'erflowing, Pledge of plenty, free from care, Choicest blessings brightly glowing, Crown through life the happy pair. J'C. Handsome writing desk, Messrs. Morris and Hughes. The following have been also received since the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Bean at the hall :-Japanese cabinet, teachers-and scholars of Eglwyseg National School; illuminated address from Llantysilio and L angollen; an address and carved oak chair, from Glyndyfrdwy cream jug, 200 years old, Mrs. Simon brass writing set, teachers and scholars of Llangollen Natianal Schools; small oak cabinet, Mr. M. H. Roberts, Osborne House cup and saucer, and card case, Mr. and Mrs. James Jones sardine dish, Mrs. M "Beethoven's Sonatas," Mr. Frank P. Dodd; trinket set, Miss Roberts; photo album, Mr. W. Williams (Pencerdd Berwyn) and Miss Maria Williams. THE DECORATIONS. Never has the town been so profusely decorated as it was on Monday last, and never did it assume a gayer and more lively aspect. The inhabitants of the more busy thoroughfares had been most lavish with their bunting, there being scarcely a window or prominent position of any kind from which some expression of welcome was not displayed. By far the best display, however, was in the Railway Station, every available space being occupied by flags, festoons, and devices of various kinds, all of which reflected considerable credit upon the good taste which had been exhibited by Mr. Fussell and his staff, and the energy with which they entered into the celebrations of the day. The entrance gate to the platform bore a tastefully-erected arch bear- ing the mottoes, Long life and happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Bean," and "May God bless the happy pair," on each side of which festoons of evergreens hung gracefully for long distances. The signal box bore the following Health and happiness to the bride and bridegroom." All the railings of the platform were decorated with ferns and ever- greens, while the signal-box, lamp-posts, and signal- posts were surmounted by flags, banners, and devices of various kinds. A beautiful string of flags also extended from the signal-box across the bottom of the drive to the Abbey-road. At the top of the drive a splendid double arch of evergreens had been erected by the Committee, under the direction of Mr. Lettsome and Mr. Robt. Evans, which extended over the Abbey-road to a point near the door of Mr John Owens shop. This bore the mottoes respec- aJ r> Cwt'sa/m, IJir 0es a llwyddiant i Mr. a, Mrs. Bean, Long life and happiness to Mr. and r8, ,ean' Long life and happiness to the bride and bridegroom." In close proximity to this was a nicely-arranged motto, '• God bless the happy pair," placed up by Mr. John Owen in his garden. Every window around the Bridge End was gay with bunting, and, on crossing the bridge to the town, the whole of Castle-street presented a scene of the gayest description. Flags and banners waved from the windows of every place of business, from Messrs. Morris and Hughes's establishment to the top of the street, while a beautiful festoon of bannerets crossed the street from Mr. Thomas Rogers's to Mr. Stephen Rowlands^, and another fine one from the Adver- tiser Office to Mrs. Roberts's. Berwyn-street Victoria-place, and the Grapes Hotel were also well decorated, as were also several establishments in Chapel-street, especially the Royal Oak. The Hand Hotel also wore an appearance of hearty reioicino-, while gay streamers were displayed along the whole length of Bridge-street. Three tastefully-designed festoons spanned the road near Mr. Lowe's Mr R S. Richards's, and the Jenny Jones Inn respectively, and Mr. Allen, Ponsonby Arms, had put up a long chain of flags from his grounds right across Mill- street-the first that Mr. and Mrs. Bean went under. We also noticed a very conspicuous flag from the premises of Mr. E. Jones, tweed and linsey manufacturer, Dee-mill-place. Space forbids us mentioning in detail the various signs of rejoicing indulged in on the occasion by the inhabitants in these and other parts of the town. ARRIVAL OF THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM IN LLANGOLLEN Mr. and Mrs. Bean arrived in Llangollen by the two p.m. train from Leamington, where they had been staying since Thursday, the day of the wedding. As the train approached the platform, loud reports of cannon were heard from a point opposite the station, and from the field adjoining Do hiryd. On the platform, the children of the National and Board Schools had been drawn up four deep, with the members of the rejoicings committee in front of them. When the train stopped, the children struck up the merry strains of Jenny Jones," to the verses specially composed for the occasion by Mr. James Clarke, and their sweet united voices had a very pleasing effect Mrs. Bean was escorted along the platform by the Rev. J. S. Jones, vicar of Llantysilio, and chairman of the committee, while Mr. Bean escorted Mrs Jones. Their appearance was the signal of loud and repeated cheers. A private carriage and pair was in readiness, but the horses had been taken out, and forty or fifty stalwart men, mostly from Messrs. Hughes and Roberts's mill, substituted As soon as the happy pair were seated, the band of the Llangollen Volunteers struck up a lively air, and an immense procession was formed, probablv thp. longest by tar that has ever been witnessed in Llangollen As the shops throughout the town were closed for the afternoon, and all work suspen- ded, every one of the inhabitants seemed to have come out to extend their welcome. The carriage followed by this monster crowd, was drawn up Castle-street along Berwyn-street, Chapel-street Bridge-street, and over the bridge again to a point near the station. Here, in Abbey-road, the school children had been formed into a line on each side and as the carriage and its distinguished occupants proceeded along, the youthful and clear voices of the youngsters gave them ringing cheers. From every window, and at every other point of vantage along the route, people waved their handkerchiefs and cheered, these salutations being acknowledged and returned by the honoured pair in the usual way After the carriage had reached the Cottage Hospital, the school children returned and peram- bulated the streets of the town, headed by the newly-formed Drum and Fife Band, which, it must be noted, made their debut on this occasion in honour of Mr. Aird, who had so kindly incurred'the whole expense of purchasing the instruments some' few weeks ago. Their performance was in all respects very satisfactory, and augurs well for their future success. The Board School children were regaled with a splendid tea at their respective school rooms, when the following ladies kindly assisted Boys Mrs. J. O. Thomas, Miss Priscilla Thomas, Mrs. Henry Hughes, Mrs. Joseph Roberts, Mrs. John Parry, and Misses Hughes, Bridge End. Girls Misses Williams, Regent House, Mrs. John Davies, Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Mrs. Huo-hes Castle-street, Mrs. James Clarke, Mrs. J. Rowlands, and Miss Walker. Infants Mrs. Edward Edwards, Mrs. Morris, Market-street, Mrs. Roberts, ditto, Mrs. S. Lloyd Jones, and Miss Littlejohns, Glandwr. The National School children partook of tea in Mr. Allen's large marquee on the Bowling Green, the whole of the arrangements, as usual, being carried out in excellent style by mine host of the Ponsonby Arms. It was noticed as a special feature of interest that a large number of the school children which formed the procession wore the new sixpences which had been presented them on Thursday through the kindness of Mr. Aird. The girls had had them converted into brooches, while the boys wore them as breastpins, or appended to their necks by a ribbon. # Meanwhile the newly-married couple continued in their triumphal procession towards Llantysilio, the services of the horses being entirely ignored by the men, so eager were the crowd to have a helping if ttie demonstration. The steep hills and snarp declevities along the road did not in the twr fcheir ardour- On arriving near Bryn- nvrv 10' • residence of Sir Theodore Martin, the SohonT10U 7aS nmefc hy the children of Llantysilio were a'C?, 8 h0St °f,friends- A team of men fmm fv,* .e 111 rsadmess to draw the carriage yordr^^r^0,^ hall; bufc those a^eady honour l i declined to grant them the coveted three can s^ndl^ volley boomed forth from Infant C°n? pla,Ced in a field ab^e the Berwyn dwv in l aUd WOrked men from Glyndyfr- dwy in a very expert manner, while loud reports those arSi u summitof Coederddyn,opposite, Charles Rob7 t SAfUnder tl?e comman<* of Mr. Roberts. After passing Bryntvsiilo the 3ers takr torrds the p-k the lusty^ 8hontin(! t,he music of the band> and reached the fr t' peoPle' the lmP°sing cavalcade Se w f f a1106 -t0 the halL Here a larS« Llaneollen T Lnt -i- relJ0i,cinS8 committees from inner nortion j ysi'l.°» and Glyndyfrdwy forming the entrance. The" 's th* princiPaJ forward and expressed the pleasure he and all the: people felt in welcoming the happy pair to Llantysilio they felt It a Yery high cowpUamt tUt they had ] decided to spend a portion of their honeymoon there He hoped that the bright and pleasant sunshine with which they were favoured that day would be a happy omen of their future livi s. That was the heartfelt wish of nineteen-twentieth of the population. A- though Miss Aird had changed her name, it was hoped that she would not change her nature, and that she would be induced to pay them a visit often for many years to come. He begged her to accept the address which he was about to read, as an expression of the feelings of the whole population towards her. The address was then read as follows To Miss Aird, Llantysilio Hall. We, the undersigned, your well-wishers in Llanty- silio, Llangollen, and neighbourhood, desire to avail ourselves of the auspicious occasion of your marriage to offer you our most cordial and sincere congratula- tions, and to express our most fervent hope that your union may be a happy and a prosperous one. We also take this opportunity of acknowledging in some degree the unvaried courtesy, kindness, and generosity which have been shewn to the inhabitants of this locality by your beloved parents, who, during their residence among us, have won a high place in the affections of the whole community. We have observed with satisfaction and pleasure your amiable and benevolent disposition, and while we regret that your marriage may somewhat deprive us of your presence, yet we trust that it will not entirely sever your connection with us, but that for many years to come we may have the gratification of welcoming you and your husband to our beautiful vale. J. S. Jones, Chairman; E. S. Roberts, Secretary; John Jones, Treasurer; Members of Committee. The address, which is a most beautiful work of art, had been designed and executed by Mr. Boothey, of Wrexham, whose work has given unqualified satistac- J 6 ^e^and margin contains the portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Bean, while underneath the ornamental lettering, a beautiful photographic view of the hall has been introduced, the whole being surrounded with neb floral devices, and mounted in a massive fu e^eSant gilt frame. After the reading of J1ddress, the large crowd cheered lustily. The Rev. G. Williams then stepped forward, and in a, few well-chosen words said that twenty-twentieths of the people of Glyndyfrdwy desired that every blessing that can be wished for by willing and loving hearts should attend the bappy pair during the whole of their lives. He was sorry that as there was so little division of labour in Glyndyfrdwy, and everyone had to execute persoually the work which was entrus- ted to him, the address and carved oak chair, which the committee intended presenting, were not there that day, and would not be ready, he feared, for some weeks. He would, however, read a copy of the address, which was as follows To Miss Aird, on her Marriage with A. W. T. Bean, r\ -fr'sf. r^-behalf of the inhabitants of Glyndyfrdwy and neighbourhood, we beg leave to present you with this address, and a carved oak chair, on the auspicious occasion of your marriage. And we are exceedingly glad that an opportunity is given us of testifying, in our humble way, in what high esteem we hold the name of your father, John Aird, Esq., of Llantysilio Hall. Vi e are proud to recognise him as one of our land- owners. We are indebted to him for many generous acts spontaneously rendered at a season of sickness and JJfp,' know that he is about to supply a portion glyndyfrdwy with water at his own sole cost. And we know too that wherever he is known, he is known as a most liberal, high-souled Christian gentleman. We, therefore, beg of you to accept this address, and this carved oak chair, made at Glyndyfrdwy, assuring you that our heart-felt wish is that your marriage may be attended with every blessing, and that as the years roll on they may bring happiness and prosperity to your generous father and to every member of his familv. Hearty cheers were again given by the crowd. Mr. Bean, in reply, begged heartily to thank all the good friends for the magnificent reception they had given him and his wife that day. He felt considerable difficulty in giving utterance to his expression of thanks. They all knew that when the heart is touched, the tongue is silent. Of course he did not know much, as yet, of Mr. Aird, his father-in-law, but he knew that wherever he was he always tried to do some good to all alike, and it was evident that what he had done in that neighbourhood was appre- ciated (Loud cheers.) He (Mr. Bean) felt sure that, when he told him how he and his wife had been received there that day, he would feel more than ever a stronger attachment to Llantysilio. (Loud cheers.) He begged again to be excused for saying any more, as his heart was so full. He thanked them all very much for their great kindness that day. (Loud and prolonged applause.) The two committees were then invited to the entrance hall, to witness the ceremony of cutting the wedding cake, which was done very by the deftly bride, and portions given to each member of the committees. DINNER AT THE GRAPES HOTEL At seven o'clock in the evening, a public din- ner was given in the large club room of the Grapes Hotel, when the following were present: -Rev. J. S. Jones, Llantysilio (chairman), Mr. John Rowlands (vice-chairman), Messrs. James Clarke, E. S. Roberts, Llantysilio School, Ed. Jones, Maesllyn, G. E. Fussell, stationmaster, E. Lettsome, Ed. Edwards, auctioneer, John Williams, saddler, Shaw, Llandynan, Price Evans, Robert Hughes, watchmaker, John Edwards, confectioner, Gomer Rowlands, Massey, G. T. Allen, Ellis Evans, grocer, Charles Williams, junr., R. Edwards, Smith, Jones, Cambrian (lowyn), W. A. Thomas, Thos. '0. Owens, Haynes,Cadwaladr Lewis, Hugh S. Jones, Robert Evans, James Jones, Stephen Rowlands, Ed. Morris, builder, Edward Evans, builder, John Evans, Berwyn-street, John Evans, Queen-street, Humphrey Jones, grocer, Samuel Hughes, watch- maker, John Roberts, M. H. Roberts, Berwyn- street, M. H. Roberts, Osborne House, J. P. Richard, Pentrefelin, John Edwards, Sun Inn, Trevor, John Edwards, butcher, John Davies, ly Coch, Samuel Morton, Samuel Pugh, Wm. Hughes, Tudno Villa, Edward Rogers R T Jones, 0. Roberts, Corwen, E. W. Lettsome, William Dodd, Sergt. Griffiths, Whittaker, Evan w a^7nJ°hn '{^Joseph Jones, Penclawdd, Wm. Williams, Hafod-y-maidd, Thomas Jones, printer, J. I. Jones, C. B. Jones, Jenkins, Llan- dynan, E. R. Parry, Chapel-street, C. Honeyset, J. Quick, Edward Davies, ironmonger, Jones, chemist, &c. a ) Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Roberts only received an intimation of the dinner on the morning of the day, the spread was everything that could be desired, and reflected great credit on all concerned. After the cloth had been re- moved, the chairman gave the usual loyal toasts which were duly observed and responded to. Mr. Jones then gave the toast of the evening » The bride and bridegroom," (Loud cheers.) He observed that it must have given all of them much happiness and pleasure to see them among them that day, and it was a great compliment to this neighbourhood for them to come down here to spend a part of their honeymoon. No doubt some will be asking, why do we get all these demonstrations up ? and what is it all about ? his answer to that would simply be, that kindness begets kindness. (Loud applause.) The name of Mr Aird is already a household word amongst us, although he has only been a resident for about three years. We should be less than human, and especially less than Welshmen, were we to forget the many kindnesses received at the hands of Mr. Aird. (Cheers.) The Welsh heart is a warm heart, it is true we have our faults, but ingratitude was not one of them. He had the pleasure of knowing the happy bride for a considerable time, and he must say that the more he saw of her, the more he admired her good qualities by which she has won the affections of all around her. As yet he knew very little or none of the bridegroom, but he must say that the impressions he has left upon the minds of all that day were exceedingly favourable, and he hoped they would have ample opportunities in the future of making his acquaintance, as he seemed one of the right sort. The toast was drunk with musical honours, and loud and pro- longed cheering. Song, "The White Squall," by Mr. R. T. Jones. (Encored.) Mr. John Rowlands (vice-chairman), proposed "Mr. and Mrs. Aird," the mention of the toast being received with tremendous applause. Mr. Rowlands said that if anything were wanting to- prove the respect with which the family waa re..