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DEATH. June 28th.-At Berthlwyd, Conway, Harriette, wife of Thomas Jones, Five Elms, Grassen- dale. No flowers or cards. A short service will be held at the house, 10 a.m., Friday, July 1st. 177-1
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COLWYN BAY. Parish Church, Llandrillo.— English Services, 11.0 a.m. Celebration of the Holy Communion at the mid-day service on the Lst Sunday in the month St. Paul's, Colwyn Bay.-ll.O a.m. and 7.0 p.m. Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.0 «-.m. every Sunday. Celebration at the mid-day service, 2nd Sunday in the month. Service on Wednesday evenings at 7.0. Rev W. Venables- Williams, M.A., Oxon., vicar surrogate. The Rev John Griffiths, M.A., Oxon., and Rev J. H. Astley, M.A., Cantab., curates. Dr. M. Venables- Williams, hon. organist. English Wesleyan-St. John's,-The Avenue.-Next Sunday morning 11.0, Rev. C. F. Richardson, L.LD.; evening 6.30, Rev. John M. Thompson, of Negapatam, India. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered after the morning service. Prayer meeting, morning 10.15. Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Wednesday evening 7.0., Rev. Dr. Richardson. Engoish Presbyterian.—Sunday morning, 11.0, even- ing 6.30, Rev. John Edwards (pastor). Wed. nesday evening, 7.0. English Congregational.—Morning, 11.0, evening 7.0. Rev Thomas Lloyd, Pastor. Baptist Chapel (English Services). -Morning 11.0., evening, 7.30. Rev. W. Hughes (pastor) Welsh Services: morning, 9.45, evening, 6.0. Sunday School: afternoon, 2.0. To REMEMBER OR TO REGRET, THAT IS THE QUESTION !—Our readers will miss a most enjoy- able musical evening if they forget that the cele- brated Karl Musical Company (including the well-known baritone,—late of St James's Hall, London,—Mr R. Nelme Grossmith; and Mr Alaric Burton, tenor, late of the Strand Theatre, Lon- don) will next Monday, July 4th, commence a week's entertainment at the Colwyn Bay Public Hall. RIVAL BANDS IN COLWYN BAY.—On Tuesday morning, an extraordinary scene took place at Colwyn Bay. A German Band descended upon this popular seaside resort and commenced its fell work alongside of the excellent string Band (subsidised by the town), as the latter was performing in Mostyn Road. For a mortal hour and a half the long-enduring residents in that unlucky street were compelled to listen to the fearful discords produced by the two rival Bands, each of which stuck to its ground in the endeavor to beat the other. Dogs howled and barked in agony in vain. The German Band would not budge an inch, and the Town Band, fortified by the knowledge that it was the Town Band, persever- ingly plodded along. At length an agonised resident appealed to the German Bandmaster in the interests of the whole community to desist, and to his eternal credit be it recorded that the German Band desisted, and left the scene of battle. The residents of Mostyn Road, Colwyn Bay, will not soon forget that one hour and a half of mixed music.
SERVICES AT ST PAUL'S CHURCH.I
SERVICES AT ST PAUL'S CHURCH. JULY 26TH.-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. MORNING SERVICE. Venite Gibbons in G. Psalms Crotch in G. Te Deum Robinson, Roberts Jubilate Sinclair in A. Hymns 34, 220, 307. EVENING SERVICE. Psalms Barnby in D flat. J Magnificat Marshall in G. Nunc Dimittis Gauntlett in G. Anthem Prepare ye the way of the Lord," Garrett. Hymns 243, 230. THE CONGO INSTITUTE AND THE NORTH WALES ENGLISH BAPTISTS.—At the North Wales English BapLst Union's Annual Meeting, held at Holy- head, on Friday, June 24th, an animated discus- sion arose on the introduction of a motion by Mr Beck, Treasurer of the Union, condemning the action of the Committee of Management of the Colwyn Bay Congo Institute in sending white men as missionaries to Africa.—The Rev. J. Wil- liams said that the original object which the Institute had in view was the bringing over the young colored men to this country in order that they might be trained as teachers, preachers, and medical missionaries, or for other pursuits. With this he perfectly concurred, but now that it was intended to send white men out to Africa he most strongly protested against the Committee's decis- ion, and he refused to bow to the ruling of the majority In this matter.—Mr T. T. Marks, C.E., Llandudno, said that the whole constitution of the Institute had undergone such a radical change, and it was done so secretly, that he would de- cline for the future to give it his countenance and support, though he had manifested a deep inter- est in it in the past.—The Rev. J. Raymond, Llandudno, concurred with the resolution.—After further discussion, the Rev. Mr Griffith moved, and the Rev. J. Spinther James, M.A., C.C., seconded, that the matter be not entertained.— On the amendment and motion being submitted to the meeting, four voted for the amendment and thirteen for the motion. WEST DENBIGHSHIRE ELECTION, 1892 MR. J. HERBERT ROBERTS, THE LIBERAL CANDIDATE, AT COLWYN BAY. The Gladstonian Liberals of Colwyn Bay held a very cuccessful meeting at Colwyn Bay Public Hall, on Tuesday evening, June 28th. The Hall was over-crowded with an enthusiastic audience. Mr James Wood took the chair at eight o'clock, and he was supported on the platform by Mr Wm. Rathbone, M.P., County-Alderman Thomas Gee (Chairman of the Denbighshire County Council); Mr William Lewis, Eithinog Mr John Roberts, Fern Bank; Mr Moses Williams; Mr Owen Williams, Colwyn; DrJ. Roberts, J. P. Menai. Bridge and many other prominent Liberals. The Chairman, who was greeted with loud and prolonged cheering, said that those who had done him the honour of selecting him to preside showed a great amount of confidence in him, (one who was unable to speak their mother tongue), because of his attachment to the Radical and Liberal princi- ples (cheers). Proceeding, he said, We have here to-night a candidate, whom we hope shortly to term a Member—Mr Herbert Roberts (loud applause). Most of you have seen his address, by which you find that he is a thorough Liberal and what is far more, you feel assured that he will stick to his principles. (Cheers). Now, gentle- men, we have a Tory adversary to look in the face. Most of you were anxiously watching which way he would turn during the last six years, and this representative-misrepresentative I ought to have said,—has since undergone a complete conversion. (Laughter). We know now what we have to do and, with that generosity which essentially belongs to the Liberal party,—if the Tories be satisfied with the cast-off clothes of the late Liberal candidate, I hope the second-hand garment will suit them well. (Laughter). We are willing to give Col West a character. He went from us a Liberal Member, but subsequently voted steadfastly, vigorously, and constantly against Liberalism, and advocated Coercion. (Shame). His voice has been, Let Liberalism perish and Toryism survive." (Shame). We in- tend to have it otherwise, and hope that the Tory Government is going out to-night for ever. (Applause). The Irish "asked for bread," and he (our mis-representative) gave them a stone," yea, "a millstone around their necks," and the Irish decline to wear it. (Hear, hear). We have in our present young candidate a thorough-going Liberal, one who will loyally and vigorously support the heroic statesman that draws from all, friends andi foes, every admiration, and whom we are proud, in our small way to support. (Cheers). Mr Rathbone, M.P., who received long and renewed applause), said that, when looking at what has been done and what will be done by great reformers, it is very interesting to see a young well-educated candidate coming forward to devote his best years to the service of his fellow- countrymen. I congratulate you, he said, on your selection of such a worthy candidate as will be found in Mr Roberts. (Loud applause). And, as you have found a candidate who will be a valuable addition to the House of Commons, it is very interesting to know that he will become more valuable every year. Continuing, Mr Rathbone, dealing with the great question ot Home Rule for Ireland, explained how the Tories were once promising the Irish members a Home Rule Bill, and now they attacked Mr Gladstone for bringing it to the front of practical politics. The Conserva- tives once pledged that Ireland should get their desires of Home Rule if they (the Conservatives) were then returned to power, and the conclusion now was, that they did not believe Home Rule to be so dangerous as they now think, or that they gained votes by false pretences.—(Mr Herbert Roberts and the Rev Machraeth Rees, here entered the Hall, add were received with prolonged applause, the vast audience rising to their feet).— In conclusion, Mr Rathbone briefly referred to the Tory Government's former co-operation with those Irish members whom the said Government now opposed to the utmost. The Liberal Candidate (Mr Herbert Roberts) then expressed great pleasure at addressing his first meeting at Colwyn Bay. He had already addressed several meetings, and he had received every kindness in all parts of the constituency, and, whatever the result of this contest might be, he was sure that he would never forget the kind receptions that he had been favoured with. (Applause). As to his political views, he had already issued his address, which he hoped would be echoedin tli e hearls of all true Liberals. He had not placed no topics in front to win a vote, nor had he kept back anything in fear of losing a vote. but his address, now in the hands of the electors, was the expression of his heart and deep conviction. (Cheers). Referring to Col West's address, he (Mr Roberts) begged his audience to remember that Col West was returned unopposed in 1886 as a supporter of Mr Gladstone's Home Rule Bill, and that now he was an Uunionist, and, further, that Disestablishment would never be "practical politics should Col West's views be supported. On the other hand, he (Mr Roberts), if elected, would vote with the party pledged to carry it on in the near future. (Prolonged applause). Col West subscribed himself as the electors' "faithful friend,"—(Laughter).—but he (Mr Roberts) sub- scribed himself as the elector's "faithful servant." (Cheers). He solicited the suffrages of the Electors of West Denbighshire as a thorough Liberal by conviction and descent. (Hear, hear). —as a Nonconformist,-(Cheers)- and as a Welsh- man. (Loud cheers). As a Liberal, he was a strong supporter of Mr Gladstone's Home Rule. Much was said about the danger of the Ulster Protestants; but the question was not one of religious prejudice, and it was very wrong to stir up that old spirit he (Mr Roberts) believed to have been almost forgotten in the past. (Loud applause). He further touched on the One man, one vote reconstruction of the House of Lords.—(A Voice "Abolish it");—the "Disestablishment of the Church and not only the policy of Mr Gladstone, but Mr Gladstone as a man—(Cheers)—who is going out to fight and win the rights of free people. g The case of Ireland was the case of Wales. After Home Rule would follow Disestablishment, and he (Mr Roberts) said that that day was so near that he could almost see it. (Loud applause). In concluding his able address. Mr Roberts thanked the audience for attending, and stated that all his doubts and fears had now fled for ever, and he hoped three weeks hence to hoist the Liberal flag unstained. (Applause). Proceeding in the vernacular, Mr Roberts dealt with the Land Questions, and other questions of present-day interest. Mr Owen Williams, Colwyn, proposed, and Mr Mason seconded, the motion that Mr Herbert Roberts was a fit and proper person to represent West Denbighshire in Parliament and to use all legal means to secure his triumphant return.— County-Alderman Gee, in a Welsh speech on Disestablishment and Disendowment, supported the resolution, which was unanimously carried. AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES AT COLWYN BAY. When people go to witness what is avowedly an amateur dramatic performance they are generally condescendingly charitable in their criticisms, but the fashionable audience crowding the Colwyn Bay Public Hall on Monday evening, June 27th, found that no such gratuitous relaxa- tion of the ordinary standard of expectation was necessary when Tableaux Vivants and The Jacobite were rendered, the proceeds being in aid of the St. Paul's Church Organ Fund. The entertainment opened with the Spanish Dance pianoforte duett, given by Miss Fallows and Miss Ost, after which the first tableau was displayed. The title was Nnrsery Rhymes," in which the following young ladies ably represented the different characters:—Cinderella, Miss Nancy Bownass Fairy God-mother, Miss Dora Sewell; Little Bo-peep, Miss Belle Brown Little Red Riding Hood, Miss Mayorie Everett; Kate Green- away, Miss Daisy Bowkley Little Miss Nuffett, Miss Nellie Bownass Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Miss Annie Martin A Young Swiss Peasant, Miss Madge Phillips Little Boy Blue, Master Sam Brown. During the ensuing interval, the Colwyn Bay Glee and Madrigal Society sang a glee. The second tableau was A Scene from Carmen" :-Miss E. Grant made a correct car- men the Gipsies were Miss Wood, Miss L. Wood, Miss H. Phillips, Miss M. Rowley, Miss Thornley, Miss B. Thornley, Miss Grant, Miss M. Grant, Miss M. Schorr, Miss D. Schorr, Miss Mestayer, Miss Bowey, Dr. Fraser, Mr F. W. Stubbs, Mr Miers, Mr Nowell-Usticke, Mr C. E. Stubbs. Mr Hillis, Mr Mumford, and the Rev. J. Griffiths. Then followed Meyerbeer's song, Robert toi que J'aime," given by Iranlein Bern- hard. Prior to the raising of the curtain for the next tableau, "The Moravian Nuns" were heard singing one of their Morning Hymns." The Lady Abbess, Miss L. Wood, as well as the warrior, Dr. M. Venables-Williams, held their positions well, surrounded by the Nuns,—Miss Wood, Miss V. Kennedy, Miss Helen Barlow, Miss L. Everett, Miss Pendlebury, Miss Mestayer, Miss Schorr, Miss G. Schorr. Next came a glee, "Fare thee well." The next tableau, "Life's Victory" in two Acts, the characters being im- personated by the young ladies from Coed Pella, was about the best of the tableaux, and received very hearty applause. Next followed a song, "Love's Old Sweet Song," rendered by Miss Sewell. The next tableau, "Taken Captive by Brigands," was a striking success, the Captive, Miss Violet Kennedy, being exceptionally good, as also her Groom, Mr Miers, and The Chief, Rev. J. Griffiths. The Gipsies and Brigands were impersonated by the same persons as in The Scene from Carmen." A glee was then sung, after which a well-received quartette was given by four little ones, Amy Dunning, Margary Dunning, James Mason, and Willie Weir. The next tableau, "Grandma and her Children," was much appreciated. Grandma, Cissie Dunning, looked the picture of age, while herrgrand- children, — Amy Dunning, Margary Dunning, Gertie Leach, Eva Edwards, and Cissie Harris,-7- looked the picture of youth, and the glee Crab- bed age and youth," would have been very sug- gestive here. Mr R. Ll. Samuel sang two songs, Land of the Harp" and The Diver," but these were unexpected treats, being additions to the programme. During four of the tableaux, soft music was played by Miss Fallows and Mr Charles Aves.
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THE PLEASURE OF EATING & DRINKING. Wash up breakfast, dinner, and tea services with HUDSON'S SOAP. Makes grease fly! Never clogs A pure dry soap in fine powder. Leaves no smell Makes knives, forks, spoons, and anything washed with it scrupulously clean and sweet, thus greatly increasing the pleasure and safety of eating and drinking. Sold only in packets. Ask your Grocer for a dozen. The second part of the programme was Planche's attractive two-act play, THE JACOBITE," caste as follows :—Sir Richard Wroughton, Mr A. Flower March; Major Murray (the Jacobite), Mr A. C. Fraser Wood John Duck, Mr C. Denison Fisher; Lady Somerford, Miss Critchle" Widow Pottle, Miss Prosy; Patty Pottle, Miss Lilian Davies Servant, Mr Stubbs Corporal, Mr Nowell-Usticke; Guard, Mr Hillis. This was a very lively piece throughout, and afforded much hiliarity at intervals. The first Scene was a parlour of the Crooked Billet, kept by the Widow Pottle, who had a daughter called Patty Pottle. As above intimated, the acting was excellent through- out, far surpassing our expectations. Inimitably funny was Mr C. Denison Fisher as John Duck, who moved the audience ofttimes to uncontrolable merriment. The second Scene was Sir Richard Wroughton's Libr try, which was handsomely got up, reflecting great credit upon the Scenic Dir- ector, Mr H. Ashley March. The costumes, which were superb, were provided by Burkinshaw, Liverpool, and the wigs by Rees, Birmingham. Each make-up was beyond expectation and des- cription. Mr R. Ll. Samuel sang between the Scenes. The finale was the English National Anthem.
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CONWAY. Parish Church (Sunday Services): 8 0 a m. Celebration of the Holy Communion. 945 a.m. Welsh service. 11.0 a.m. English service. 6.0 p.m Welsh service. St. Agnes 6.0 p.m. English service. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.— (English Services).— Next Sunday Morning 110, Rev. J. M. Thomp- son; evening 6.0, Rev. C. K. Richardson, L.L.D with the Sn.ora.metit of the Lord's Suoper. DENTAL NOTICE.—Mr. Richard Pedler, Dental Surgeon, of Waterloo House, Llandudno, attends every Friday afternoon at Mrs. Marks's, Rhos Mill House, Conway, where he may be consulted on all cases of Surgical and Mechanical Dentistry. Hours of attendance, 2 till 5. 170- THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION POLLING DAY FIXED.—It is stated that the Carnarvon Boroughs Returning-Officer, the Mayor of Carnarvon (Mr J. Davies), after consultation with both sides, has fixed the poll for Saturday, July 9, and the declaration for the Monday following. NORTH WALES SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION.— John Roger Jones, son of Mr Jones, the respected Master of the Conway Union Workhouse, although only twelve years of age, was placed third in the Honors List at the North Wales Scholarship Ex- amination held on Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th. It may be remembered that last year also Conway Boys' School was to the front at this examination. THE CONWAY STATION-MASTER'S DEPARTURE. —Conway people regret the departure, on Tues- day morning, June 28th, of Mr William Moulsdale, the courteous and efficient Conway Station-master, who has been promoted to be Station-master of Holywell, vice Mr Parry, now Station-master of Flint. Mr Vaughan, the former Station-master of Flint, now fills the place vacated by Mr Moulsdale. THE SALES OF PICTURES AT PLAS MAWR.—Since the Royal Cambrian Academy's opening-day, June 6th, thirty-one pictures have been sold for £ 460. These include five works by George Cockram, and three by H. Measham. The fol- lowing artists have also had works starred :— James T. Watts, James Towers, the late J. D. Watson, C. Boydell, Joseph Knight, J. C. Salmon, Prescott Davies, Harold Swanwick, J. S. Hodson, Clinton Jones, G. Harrison, Hamilton Marr, Lawson Booth, and J. H. Cole. THE DEATH OF MRS JONES, BERTHLLWYD, CONWAY.—Early on Tuesday morning (June 28th), news arrived in town of the death of Mrs Jones, the beloved wife of M r Thomas Jones, Berthllwyd, the late Liberal candidate for the County Council for the Division of Conway. Her death resulted from pneumonia, and her mortal remains will be interred to-morrow (Friday) in Smithdown Lane Cemetry, Liverpool. Much sympathy is on all hands expressed for her sorrowing husband and children. POISONED BY TINNED SALMON.— On Monday afternoon, June 20th, Mr J. H. Roberts, the Car- narvonshire Coroner, held an inquest at Caerhun, touching the death of Mrs Jane Davies, of Taly- bont, who on the previous Thursday partook of some tinned salmon, and died in considerable pain on the Saturday morning.— Dr. Davies, of Llanrwst, who attended the deceased during her illness, gave evidence, and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased had been poisoned by eating tinned salmon. THE CARNARVONSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.— At the Carnarvonshire Baptist Association's annual meeting, held on Wednesday, June 22nd, at Llanberis, Mr Richard Roberts (Carnarvon) pre- siding, the Rev W. Edwards (Conway) was elected Chairman for the current year, and Mr W. Jones (Nevin) Vice-Cnairman. The Rev J. G. Jones (Penrhyndeudraeth), who has been the Hon Sec- retary for 22 years, was re-elected, and Conway was chosen as the place of the next annual meeting, the quarterly meetings being fixed for Portdinorwic, Garn, and Glanwydden. In res- ponse to a request from RevW. Hughes, F.R.G.S, Principal of the Congo Institute at Colwyn Bay, that the Association elect two of its members to sit as representatives on the Committee of the Institute-the direct negative was passed, accom- panied with strong comments deprecating the new departure by which it is proposed to send white missionaries to Congo Land. SERVICES AT THE CONWAY UNION WORKHOUSE. -On Friday evening, June 23rd, at a service held in the Conway Union Workhouse dining-hall, the Rev. Wm. Edwards, Conway, Baptist Minister, preached a sermon based on t Tim. vi. 6.-0n Sunday morning, June 26th, to a prayer-meeting held in the dining-hall, Conway Welsh congrega- tions sent, as deputations to represent them, Mr E. P. Hughes, Wesleyan Mr Pierce Williams and Mr John Williams, Calvinistic Methodists; and Mr Hugh Hughes, Congregatiotialist.-At half-past ten on Sunday morning, Mr Moulsdale, the Conway Station-master, conducted a farewell English service held in the wards. THE GENERAL ELECTION.-NORTH CARNAR- VONSHIRE.—At last week's meeting of delegates of the Arvon (North Carnarvonshire) Liberal Association, Mr W. Rathbone (the sitting mem- ber) was again adopted candidate for Arvon. Mr Rathbone, addressing the delegates, pledged himself to support Mr Gladstone's scheme of Home Rule. and to vote tor Disestablishment. He favored Welsh licensing reform, which must however be preceded by further and fuller inquiry, and, subject to such inquiry, he would support popular control and the direct veto.—There is no sign of opposition in North Carnarvonshire. MARRIAGE OF MR. ERNEST W-OODURAD.-Oil Wednesday afternoon, June 15th, a crowded congregation assembled at Milton Congregational Church, Yorkshire, to witness the marriage of Mr Ernest Woodhead, M.A., second son of Joseph Woodhead, Esq, M.P., Longdenholme, Hudders- field, and of The Beacons, Conway Morfa, with Miss Lilian Moorhouse, third daughter of J. Moorhouse, Esq, of Woodthorpe Terrace, Bank- field Road, Huddersfield. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr Herbert Woodhead, as best man. The bride, who was supported by her father, was followed by her bridesmaids, Miss Moorhouse, Miss Miriam Moorhouse, Miss Amy Moorhouse (sisters of the bride), and Miss Helen Woodhead (cousin of the bridegroom). The bride wore white Bengaline silk, trimmed with Irish lace, a white tulle veil with a wreath of orange blossoms, and a diamond star (the gift of the bridegroom), aud she carried a bouquet of white lilies. The bridesmaids' dresses were of gray cloth, with pink and gray brocade sleeves, and they wore hats to match, and each wore a diamond and pearl bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of pale pink roses and lilies. The bride's mother's dress was of brown satin, and she wore a biscuit-coloured bonnet. Mr and Mrs Joseph Woodhead and other members of the family, and the relatives
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and friends, occupied pews in the front, ("icing the chancel. The service was conducted by the Rev A. C. Turberville, pastor of Milton Church the Rev Alexander Smellie, M.A., of Stranraer and the Rev Arthur Moorhouse, M.A., B.D., of Headingley College, Leeds, cousin of the bride. The bride's travelling-dress was of navy blue serge, and her hat was to match. The wedding presents were very numerous and handsome, and included a water-color drawing from Mr A. Netherwood, of Tywyn and Huddersfield an epergne from the employes at the offices of the Dewsbury Reporter, which is owned by the bride- groom's father and a brass reading-lamp from the employes at the offices of the Huddersfield Examiner, another paper owned by the bride- groom's father.—It may be noted that the wed- ding was solemnised at the same Church as had been solemnised the marriage five years previous (June, 1887), of the bridegroom's only sister. AN ATTRACTIVE PEN-PICTURE.-The Manchester Courier of Monday June 13th, in the course of a long descriptive report of the Whit-Week Lanca- shire and Cheshire Volunteer Infantry Brigade's encampment on Conway Morfa, says:—"Owing to the brilliancy of the weather, many of the men were astir before the bugles sounded the reville, and while some climbed the heights overlooking the camp, others repaired to the beach and bathed in the briny to their hearts content. Occasionally in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening the Conway heights were fairly alive with men, who in the distance and at the high attitude to which they ascended looked like very diminutive beings indeed. Their scarlet tunics stood out in bold relief upon the green mantle in which the mountains are draped, or from among the jutting ledges of rock which here and there relieve the scene, and a very picturesque sight was thus presented. They were amply rewarded for their trouble by the grand view they obtained when they reached the summit. They were enabled to lonk right away over the camp and across the Conway river, and had a good view of Llandudno nestling at the base of the Great Orme's Head; and the soft purple and green undulations of the huge promonotory and the bold rocks standing out to the west and dipping majestically down into the sea were very distinct. Puffin Island was seen very clearly, and the coast of the Isle of Anglesea stood out distinctly on the horizon, while the eye wandered for miles over the waters of the Irish Sea, which danced and sparkled with dazzling effect in the unclouded rays of the sun. The scene as a whole was impressive and beautiful in the extreme. But it must not be forgotten that the men were not at Conway for pleasure in the convential sense they were there for business. That they did avail themselves of the opportunities afforded of feast- ing their eyes upon the beauties of nature as seen in mountain and valley, river and ocean, goes without saying", and that they have benefitted in health largely is also a fact; but they went to Conway primarily to undergo a course of training, and to gain experience in their duties as citizen soldiers. Can it be doubted for a moment that they have not profited by the week's training they have undergone—by the strict discipline to which they have been subjected ? It is a flct most gratifying that the conduct of the men has been excellent, and that they have been spoken of very highly by the distinguished military officers who drilled and inspected them during the week." CONWAY AND LLANDUDNO PETTY SESSIONS. LLANDUDNO, MONDAY, JUNE 27TH, r892.-Be- fore Henry Kneeshaw, Esq, (chairman); Dr R. Arthur-Prichard; and Elias Jones, Esq. FURIOUS DRIVING NEAR LLANDRILLO. John Owen, Mostyn street, Llandudno, was fined 5s and cost for furious driving, on the road between Llandrillo and Penrhynside, on Sunday, June 5th.—Mr W. D. Henderson, who defended, cross-examined P.C. 65, the prosecution's wit- ness, and eventually, on the defendant's behalf, put in a plea of gility, but addressed the Court in mitigation, saying that at the time of the oftence the road was well-nigh dese.ted. "THE COCK THAT CROWED IN THE MORN." Mr R. S. Chamberlain prosecuted, and Mr R. Bellis defended, in the case of E. H. Williams v Ha^ue, which was a charge of injury to the health of the complainant's wife, an invalid lady resident at Deganwy, by reason of the Cochin China rooster the defendant, an artist, kept on his ad- joining premises, crowing at an early hour in the iiiorniiig.iNIr Bellis asked that there should be a month's adjournment, the summo is having only been taken out on June 22nd, and Mr Anderson Hague being absent on professional business, painting in the Isle of Man.—Mr Chamberlain said that he must a-ik th it, shoild there be a month's adjournment for the defendant's conven- ience, the offending bird should be sent for a month's change of air to the Isle of Man, or any other place away fro n the complainant's dwelling. -Mr Bellis after contending that the Justices had no power to deal with the case, ultimately agreed that for the next month the rooster, which as a matter of fact, he had not been instructed, was in existence, should be kept on that portion of the defendant's premises most remote from the complainant's domicile.— Mr Chamberlain con- sented to an adjournment subject to this mitiga- tion of the alleged nuisance. FARNINGHAM LITTLE LADS AT CONWAY. A contingent of boys from The Homes for Little Boys at Farningham, paid a visit to Con- way on Tuesday, June 21st, with a view of bring- ing the claims of the Homes under the notice of the kindly-disposed people of the ancient borough. There was a fair attendance at the Market Hall, at both meetings (3 p.m. and 8 p.m.) At the evening gathering, the Rev. W. A. Meaton (the deputation) gave a retrospect of the work achieved by the Homes, situated in Kent, some at Farningham and others at Swanley, in very nice places where the air was cool and brac- ing, and about twenty miles from London, well out of the great city's smoke, and with such a delightful climate it was not surprising that the boys were strong and healthy. They were sound- ly educated, and had always satisfied H.M. Inspectors. After school hours the boys under- went practical instruction in the arts of tailoring, carpentering, printing, bookbinding, shoemaking, &c., each boy being taught the trade he chose, or was best adapted for. Thus, when they left, nine-tenths of the boys turned out well. At Farn- ingham they had also a large recreation-room, where the little orphan lads were drilled by a soldier also baths and a gymnasium. In speaking, later on, of the Swanley Orphan- Homes, the Rev. W. A. Meaton said that these differed but little from those at Farningham,—the chief point of difference being that at Farningham there could be found boys who had fathers living, while at Swanley the homes were established for such fatherless boys, not entirely destitute, as had friends or widowed nothers able to contri- bute some small portion of the cost of their maintenance. Part of the expenses at Swanley being thus provided, the Committee took the entire responsibility for each boy until his entrance upon his sixteenth year. In many cases, this en- abled widowed mothers to support themselves in situations of various kinds. At Swanley, the same trades were taught as at Farningham, and there was also a large laboratory, where the boys could learn photography, chemistry, telegraph- ing, &c. Under the conductorship of Mr H. Vernon Sparrow, the Farningham Little Lads' Military Band performed very effectively a well selected programme, which included F. Godfrey's Re- miniscences of Wales," P. Bucalossi's piece, descriptive of A Hunting Scene," and the English National Anthem. During the performance of a selection from Cellier's "Mountebanks," a silver collection was taken up, and subsequently Mr G. H. Barker (the travelling-secretary) very heartily thanked those Conway friends who had so kindly provided
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hospitality for the boys and the deputation. He also wished to thank all others who had in any way helped them during their visit to Conway. Mr Benjamin Clark had been announced to speak, but he was unavoidably detained at Farn- ingham, owing to the death, on the previous Saturday, of Mr Gregory, the large-hearted Welshman who for the past twenty-three years has been the resident Su perintendent of the Farn- ingham Homes for Little Boys." THE CARNARVON BOROUGHS ELECTION. THE BOROUGH MEMBER AT CONWAY. Mr D. Lloyd George, M.P., on Wednesday evening, June 22nd, addressed the Conway Liberal electors in public meeting assembled in the Market Hall. The Rev Evan Jones, Wesleyan minister, Conway, presided over a crowded and enthusiastic assemblage. The Chairman, in his opening speech, observed, amid ringing cheers, that Mr Lloyd George was a son of the people, one of themselves, and one who thoroughly understood their needs. A letter from Mr E. Windsor Davies, C.C., was read, who said that the Conway fishermen were very much indebted to Mr Lloyd George for what he had done for them as their member (cheers). He had advocated and assisted in every way all measures pertaining to their interests both in and out of the House of Commons (cheers). He felt confident that the Conway fishermen knew by Mr George's record in Parliament who had been their friend, and who was most likely to be their friend in the future (loud applause). Mr Lloyd George, who was received with tumultuous cheering, in the course of his speech, said, after referring to the Clergy Discipline Bill, that before he left that subject he should like to refer to the charge made by Sir John Puleston that Mr Gladstone had charged him (Mr Lloyd George), in regard to the Clergy Discipline Bill, with absolute insincerety. The best authority on that point was Mr Gladstone (loud cheers) nimself, and a constituent had received the following letter from Mr Gladstone (renewed cheers), in reply to an inquiry:— Hawarden Castle, Chester, June 13, 1892. Dear Sir,-I lose no time in replying to your letter. Judging therefrom, I find that Sir John Puleston makes a bold and broad assertion, but he does not cite any words of mine to sustain it. Under these circumstances, his statement stands as a mere opinion, and wholly wants a basis in fact. I gave no opinion whatever about the conduct of Mr Lloyd George, nor had I title or occasion to give any. Perhaps I shall give the best answer to the essence of your letter by saying that if I was an elector for the Carnarvon Boroughs, I should vote against Sir John Puleston, and in favour of Mr Lloyd George.—I remain, dear sir, your very faithful servant, E. R. Davies, Esq. W. E. GLADSTONE." Continuing, Mr George referred to Mr Yer- burgh, the member for Chester, who had com- plained at Conway, on the previous Saturday, that he (Mr Lloyd-George) had come into his (Mr Yerbut gh's) constituency to attack him. Mr George asked what Mr Yerburgh was doing in Conway, Mr George's constituency, attacking him (laughter and cheers). At that same meeting Mr Yerburgh had been tackled as to Disestablish- ment, and had replied, "Now, my man, be a little reasonable. If you want Disestablishment, go to Lloyd George." He (Mr George) would for once re-echo Mr Yerburgh's advice, Now, my men, be a little reasonable. If you want Disestablish- ment, go to Lloyd George (laughter and cheers). —Evidently, said Mr George my audience are of Mr Yerburgh's opinion (laughter and loud and prolonged applause). Mr George having invited questions,— A Voice was heard shouting, "What about Home Rule ?" and this occasioned cries of "turn him out," but Mr George pointed out that he wished questions to be asked. He (Mr George I then went on to say, or If you ask me, I am a Home Ruler, but please put a specific question on the point." A gentleman, who gave the name of Dr. Hum- phreys, asked Mr George whether the Irish people wanted absolute separation from the Im- perial Government, or did they simply want the management of their own local affairs-(Cheers). Mr George replied that he did not believe that the Irish people desired absolute separation, and he had every reason to believe that it was the very last thing in the world they wished for but even should they want it, he did not believe that there was a Home Ruler on this side of the water who would give it to them—(Hear, hear, and cheers). Alderman Edward Jones, A.C.C., Stanley- buildings, Conway, then moved the following re- solution :—" That we beg to acknowledge the great service our hon. member, Mr D. Lloyd George, has done in various directions that we admire his courageous efforts to improve the miserable Church Discipline Bill and that we pledge ourselves to do everything legitimate in order to ensure his triumphant return ;it the forth- coming election." This was seconded by the Rev. D. Williams, and carried unanimously with ringing cheers. The Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, and other speakers, also addressed the meeting. MR LLOYD-GEORGE AT TYWYN. On Thursday night, June 23rd, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel at Tywyn, Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., addressed a public meeting presided over by the Rev. E. Thomas, pastor, who announced that, owing to the unlooked-for windiness, the meeting took place within the building instead of in the open air. The Rev. W. Evans (Monwyson), Welsh Wes- leyan Minister, Llandudno, addressed the meeting at some length, and his discourse was followed by an impressive and eloquent speech (chiefly on the Eight Hours Bill and Disestablishment of the Church), by Mr Lloyd-George. The meeting unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Mr D. Lloyd-George, M.P., who seeks re-election. There were also other speakers. AN AL-FRESCO TORY MEETINC AT CONWAY. An enthusiastic meeting in support of Sir John Puleston's candidature was held on Conway Quay, on Thursday evening, June 23rd, the speakers being Mr Wiggington, a Thames pilot, and Mr Tamblin, of Swansea. Both speakers eulogised Sir John's work on behalf of sailors and fishermen, and urged the Conway sailors and fishermen to do their utmost to return a well-tried and good member to represent them.—Mr Wig- gington also avowed himself an Irishman and a Roman Catholic, and-while repelling the charge that the Irish Roman Catholics were priest- ridden,"—urged his hearers to beware not to be "chapel-ridden." The meeting terminated with cheers for Sir John. ROYAL CAMBRIAN ACADEMY. (SECOND NOTICE. WATER COLOUR PICTURES. In our previous notice we reviewed the oil pic- tures at Plas Mawr, or rather as many of them as took our attention at a first visit; many were left un-noticed, not because of any inferiority in quality of work, but for the simple reason that time would not permit of a critical examination of each ex- hibit. On a second look round, we find that for some reason which we cannot quite—or even satis- factorily explain, the Hanging Committee have put some of the best oil pictures in dark corners. We should like to learn for what reason such men as Hamilton Marr, Geo. Wells, the late B. Ousey, B. S. Marks, Henry Measham, S. L. Booth, J. M. Southern, and F. W. Hayes, are placed in dark corners. The same inquiry may be made respect- ing water-colours by J. C. Jones, Walter Severn, Charles Potter, and S. Maurice Jones. Surely such men deserve better places, especially when, on looking round, there appears to be space at liberty which could have been advantageously made use of. We presume that the duties of a Hanging Com- mittee are to place the works so that they hang together harmoniously, and also that every pic- ture may be well seen,—this not having been done, and we having been invited on the Press Day to report upon the Exhibition, we, de jure, strongly protest against this cornering of the works of g v men it is not giving u, as art critics, a jair chance. In five times out of six, we should say, it drives a would-be purchaser away, and it is neither just nor encouraging to the artist. After a glance round the water colour rooms, we look first of all at a very striking drawing in No. 7 room—No. 208, "St. George and the Dragon." This subject has been treated by many artists, and lin various ways. In the drawing under notice, the artist, E. BURNE JONES, A.R.A., represents the Dragon as making a last dying effort as it lays helpless on the ground, and, with upturned mouth, it, evidently powerless, is re- ceiving its quietus at the hands of the valiant St. George, who is clad in armour. This drawing is strong in colour and excellent in drawing, but in perspective we consider it a trifle deficient. THE PRESIDENT, H. CLARENCE WHAITE, R.W.S., has a very fine drawing in No. 190. The scene is grand in the extreme, bordering almost on the terrific,—the subject is evidently a range of Snow- don, showing one of those tremendous gorges with which all Snowdon rangers are so familiar,— the treatment and execution of the misty effects, in the heart of the gorge, and up the range till the far distance is reached, are admirable,—there must have been an immense amount of patient labour and toil over this drawing, the number of days in the season are very limited on which such an effect is seen, and those days must be waited for on the spot, or this particular effect cannot be reproduced on the paper. This drawing is one of the finest, if not the finest in the room, and the vastness of the picture cannot be realised until after repeated visits, when, after patient study, the sublimity of the work begins to dawn upon you, it is then you begin to appreciate and enjoy the charm of the picture. A casual glance will not do for this work, you must sit before it and study it. The President has three other drawings in this room, Nos. 184, 207, and 215, two winter subjects and a fine drawing of Rhuddlan Castle. Great care has been bestowed upon these draw- ings,-this is the first thing which occurs to you upon seeing the drawings, the second thing is the treatment, the third the colour, and lastlv the effect, and in each phase the master hand is dis- cerned. In Nos. 152 and 154 we have two little gems by the same inimitable artist. In No. 162 we have a very fine drawing indeed by CHARLES POTTER, —"The Old Smithy, Tal y bont during a snow storm." This work is one which at once draws you to it whether you will or not,—you feel interes- ted immediately, and appreciate the thorough- ness and heartiness with which this drawing has been handled, and you find yourself sav- ing "Charlie Potter's no novice." We believe that Mr. Potter is now producing better work than ever,—this is most certainly the case with his black and white work, of which we have seen and heard so much. We find ourselves uncon- sciously repeating the well-known lines of Burns as we stand admiring No. 162,— The Stormy North sends driving forth The blinding sleet and snaw," There is another very pleasing picture by Mr. Potter, No. 146, a scene from George Eliot's "Adam Bede." It is a fine and well studied work, as far as can be seen, but it is one of those cornered ones we referred to earlier on, as is MR. MEASHAM'S "Little Dainties," No. 147, which is a most careful beautiful, and graceful drawing of fruit, &c. Another of Mr. Measham's well-finished drawings is No. 141, with charming figures. GEORGE CROZIER has sent in several specimens of his work, and these are well worth the attention of purchasers, —notably his No. 148 and 195. JOSEPH KNIGHT, R.I., is a very valuable addition to the strength of the Royal Cambrian Academy.—his exhibits this year, though small, are very beautiful. Perhaps his most pleasing drawing is No. 194, "EIsi Lake;" Nos. 175, 15.1* and 131, are also lovely specimens of Mr Knight's work. There are some charming exhibits of work by THE LATE J. JACKSON CURNOCK, whose work in future will be greatly missed,— it is not easy to replace such men and we can only express our deep regret that his beautiful work will be seen no more on these walls.-his work is always so highly finished, so careful, so true, both in subject and in colors. Next we come to works by HAROLD SWANWICK, whose first appearance on these walls certainly begins very well. His drawings, No. 157 and 181, though small, are very beautiful and full of animation. His No. 188 is a very clever drawing, the horses and ploughman being very perfect,— we shall look with pleasure to his future exhibits. J. T. WATTS is as usual represented by a small wood scene, No. 176, one of the most charming little drawings in Plas Mawr. GEO. COCKRAM, who has had great success both in London an Liverpool, has several very spirited little drawing in No. 7 Room, and two lovely sea-scapes in No. 6 Room. J. H. COLE seems to be following Mr Cockram,—he exhibits several sea-scapes which distinctly show the influence. PETER GHENT is as usual represented by several of his bright sunny bits. A. W. AYLING seems as strong and vigorous as ever in land- scape whilst his two figure pieces are a decided help to the wall on which they are hung. S. J. HODSON, R.W.S., gives us our usual treat with his "Venice," No. 198. It is treated with all his usual care-the drawing is perfect, and the coloring very fine. A. F. PERRIN works away very steadily, and is making progress, whilst J. C. SALMON nas made a distinct advance, this being especially noticeable in his No. 142, 200, and 210. ROBERT FOWLER, R.I., will be a good help to the R.C.A.,—his figure- work-both in color and in drawing—being above the average. JOHN JOHNSON exhibits as usual a few of his ever-welcome sunnv lanes,-they are sparkling and bright, and verv tempting. N. PRESCOTT-DAVIES has a coupie of beautiful drawings in No. 7 Room.-his "Maisie," No. 216, being in our opinion one of the most effective bits we have seen from him, whilst 212 is very careful all through, a nice pleasing picture. A little later on we shall take the opportunity of renewing our acquaintance with the pictures. We may just add that other works by J. Clinton Jones, C. C. Grundy, R. Aspinwall, Walter Severn, F. W. Longshaw, C. Boydell, Geo. Haves, Geo. Harrison, J. P. Davis, B. Fowler, and W. L. Banks, are quite up to their usual high standard. After having gone very carefully round we are still of opinion that the water-colors are in advance of former years.