The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

Births, Marriages, Deaths, &c. Announcements of Births, Marriages, Deaths, or In Memoriam," are inserted at the following charge: One Shilling if prepaid; One Florin if booked. No announcement will be inserted unless accompanied by the sender's real name and address (not for publi- cation, but merely as a guarantee of good faith). MARRIAGE. WILLIAMS—PARRY.— April 15th, at St. John's Church, Chester, by the Rev. Wm. Venables- Williams, M.A., Oxon., Vicar of Llandrillo, Colwyn Bay, the father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. L. Garnett, M.A., Oxon., Rector of Christleton, and the Rev. F. A. Screeton, M.A., Durham, Curate of St. John's, Wm. Montague Venables-Williams, J.P., Co. of Denbigh, L.R.C.P. and L.R.C.S. (Edin.), Colwyn Bay, to Sara A. A. Parry, second daughter of Albert Parry, Chester.

TLYSAU, oriaduron, pibellau, teganau, mltn nwyddau, dodrefn, tê, a phob peth. Goruchwyl- wyr yn eisieu. Cyfarvvydd-lyfr cyfanwerthol yn rhad. Ysgrifener, III NRY MAY, (247), Birming- ham. 371-12

CONWAY. I'arish Church (Sunday Services): 8.0 a.m. Celebration of the Holy Communion. 9.45 a.m. Welsh service. 11.15 a.m. English service. 6.0 p.m. Welsh service. 10.30 a.m. daily, Matins. St. Agnes: 6.0 p.m. English service. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.- (English Services).— Next Sunday: Morning 11.0, evening 6.30, Mr J. Marshall. A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.—For the best and cheapest of all classes of Boots and Shoes go to Joseph Jones, Berry Street, Conway. Best Shop for repairing. adv. IDq- CARNARVONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. -Colonel Gough, of Caer-Rhfln Hall, qualified as a county magistrate, on April 9th, at the Easter Quarter Sessions holden at Carnarvon. DR ROGERS AN ADJUDICATOR AT ABERGAVENNY. -From The Shrewsbury Chronicle we learn that y Dr R. Rogers (Bangor) was one of the chief choral competition adjudicators in the Easter- Monday Eisteddfod at Abergavenny, his co- adjudicators being Messrs Dan Evans("Eos Dar"), Pontypridd W. R. Carr (A. R.C.O.), Abergavenny; and C.C. Caird, Abergavenny. Dr Rogers made the adjudication, which awarded the £ 5° prize to the Shrewsbury Choral Society (125 voices). SALE OF LAND AT CONWAY.—On Friday after- noon, April loth, Mr John Pritchard (Bangor) offered for sale by auction, at the Castle Hotel, Conway, a portion of Bryn Corach Estate. This was freehold land, laid out in lots for building purposes, situate about five minutes' walk from the railway station. The lots ranged from 500 to 1,816 square yards also a valuable site for a mansion, containing 38,200 square yards, compris- ing an aggregate of 23a. or. iop., but, prior to the sale, seven lots had been withdrawn. The attendance was large and the bidding was brisk. The building-sites reached upwards of Z2,000, realising from 25d. to 33d. per square yard. The agricultural land realised £ 300. Messrs. William Jones, Porter, and Amphlett were the vendors' solicitors; and Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E., the surveyor. THE CHURCHMEN'S GUILD CONCERT.—At the concert held, on Monday evening, April 13th, at the Boys' Schoolroom, Conway, under the aus- pices of the Churchmen's Guild, the chair was taken by the Guild's Vice-President (Rev. J. Harries) in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor of Conway (Councillor Humphrey Lewis, J.P.), who had been announced to fill that position. The programme was as follows :-Pianoforte solo, Come back to Erin," Master T. Brown song, "Neges y Blodeuyn," Miss Katie Jonss; song, Star of the Desert," Mr A. J. Fleet, encored flute solo. Mendelssohn's Lieder ohne Worte (No. 7), Mr C. J. Jenkin, encored (repetition not permitted because of lengthiness of programme) song, Simon the Cellarer," Mr T. B. Farrington song. The Forge and the Bell," Miss H. Tritton song, My Friend," Mr Denbigh Cooper humorous song, Mr H. Bethell, encored interval, pianoforte solo, The Bells of the Monastery," Miss L. Farrington song, The Muddle Puddle Porter," Mr T. B. Farrington song, The Romany Lass," Mr A. J. Fleet; song, "The Flight of Ages," Miss H. Tritton; humorous song, Quite English, tou Know," Mr H. Bethell, encored.—Mr A. G. Kaye, proposing a vote ot thanks to the artistes, said that the programme had been very ably sustained, and all the arrange- ments had been very felicitously made. He took that opportunity of bearing testimony to the zeal and ability displayed in the position of Hon. Secretary by Mr Charles Farrington.—Mr Pollitt seconded the vote, and afterwards moved a vote of thanks to the chairman. Mr Owen Rowland, J.P., seconding the vote, which was briefly responded-to by the Rev. J. Harries. Piute solo, Stars of Night," Mr C. J. Jenkin duett, I know a bank," The Misses Katie Jones and Alice A. Williams; finale, God Save the Queen." CARNARVONSHIRE GOLF CLUB.—Mr Frank Woodhead won the final in the tournament for the John Platt Cup, by four up and three to play. In the match between Kenil Works and Carnar- vonshire, the latter won by 18 holes. In the Ladies' competition, Miss Peers won the quarter- ly medal, and Miss L. Peers the prize for approaching. Miss Peers was the winner of Mrs Healev's gold medal. There was a large entry. SALE OF DEGANWY PROPERTY. On Thursday afternoon, April 9th, at the Queen's Hotel, Llan- dudno, Mr W. A. Dew, offered for sale by public auction Bryn Lupus, a charmingly-situated private residence between Llandudno and Deganwy, and comprising in all about twelve acres of land. Mr Dew pointed out that this property was situated near the Deganwy Estate, which he sold not so long ago to a powerful syndicate, and which was bound to be developed before many years, thus greatly enhancing the value of the property in the locality. Deganwy also was growing very fast, and all the property between there and Llandudno must necessarily increase rapidly in value. He also emphasised the fact that the land adjoining the residence, could be sold in building plots without depreciating the value of Bryn Lupus, as the land faced the road to Llandudno. The bidding, which commenced at £2000, gra- dually rose to -2900, at which figure it was withdrawn. It was subsequently sold for £3500 to Mr Wainwright, Carlton Lawn, Stretford, near Manchester. Messrs Pugh and Bone were the vendors' solicitors. VALE OF CONWAY CONGREGATIONALISTS.—ON Monday afternoon, April l3th, the monthly meeting of the Vale of Conway Congregational ministers was held at Conway. The Rev R. Peris Williams (Llandudno) presided. The Rev. C. Williams (Peninaenmawr) read a paper pre- pared by the Rev W. Keinion Thomas (Llanfair- fechan), who was prevented from being present through illness, on the Rev Dr Denney's book Studies in Theology." A discussion followed, in which the Revs J. P. Evans (Henryd), D. S. Thomas (Llanrwst), T. D. Jones (Conway), D. P. Davies (Penmaenmawr), J. Evans (Colwyn Bay), and the Chairman took part.—On the motion of the Rev D. P. Davies (Penmaenmawr), seconded by the Rev J. Evans (Colwyn Bay), and supported by the Rev D. S. Thomas (Llanrwst), the follow- ing resolution was unanimously passed :—" That this meeting protests against the principle of the Education Bill, and strongly disapproves of the efforts of the Anglican and Roman priests to kill the Board Schools by destroying their undenomina- tional character, and their desire to abolish the Cowper-Temple clause, which forbids the use of any denominational catechism or formulary in Board Schools, and further protests against their demand that the teachers whom they select for their own Schools shall be wholly supported out of public funds, and further heartily recommends the movement initiated at Carnarvon for a public demonstration in opposition to the Bill at an early date." THE ABBOT OF ABERCONWY.— The Liverpool Daily Post, in connexion with the re-opening (after restoration) of the ancient and picturesque Caerwys Church, gives the following brief but interesting summary of the thirteenth-century historical associations of the Church, from which account it will be seen that the Abbot of Aber- conwy was a personage of such importance as to be one of the two Judges of the Court of Inquiry constituted to try King Henry HI. of England :— Caerwys Church is associated with some of the most stirring episodes of Welsh history. Prior to the conquest of Wales by Edward I., Caerwys was, with Trefedwen and Rhuddlan, the seat of the chief tribunals for the Northern Principality, and, owing to a complaint that King Henry had forced Dafydd ab Llewelyn, Prince of Gwynedd. into an unjust treaty, the Pope constituted the Abbots of Cymmer and Aberconwy into a Court of Inquiry, and summoned Henry III. to appear and meet the charge in Caerwys Church. The Church itself, too, contains one evidence of the reign of Edward I., for here was buried the widow of Prince David, who was taken prisoner on the fatal December I I, 1282, when Wales lost its independence and the last of its Princes. The grave is in the chancel wall, and the effigy covering the grave is wanting from the knees down, but is otherwise perfect." SIR GEORGE OSBORNE MORGAN.—Amongst the portraits of "Celebrities at different times of their lives," in this month's Strand Magazine, are five portraits of Sir G. O. Morgan, Bart., Q.C., M.P., who is a native of Conway, where his father (the late Rev. Morgan -Morgan) was Vicar for thirty- one years. The first portrait, at the age of two, is copied from a miniatnre painted by Mrs Morgan. A PECULIAR ACCIDENT IN CONWAY.As Mr Phillips, telegraph-examiner, was passing through the Bangor-road gateway on Wednesday morning, April 15th, a stone fell upon his forehead, causing a superficial wound about one inch in length, blood flowing profusely until stanched at the Surgery of Councillor Dr. M. J. Morgan. There are two stories as to how the stone fell,—the one theory being that it was a loose stone dislodged somehow (by a jackdaw going to its nest, some add), the other version being that the stone fell after being propelled from a catapult by a boy. CONWAY PAROCHIAL VESTRY (ECCLESIASTICAL). -At the Conway Easter Vestry, held on Easter- Thursday, Messrs Joseph Williams (High Street) and James Porter were re-elected Churchwardens, and the Sidesmen were re-appointed, Mr T. B. Farrington (Borough Surveyor) being appointed an additional Sidesman. CONWAY CRICKET CLUB.—On Tuesday evening, April 14th, at the 1896 re-organisational meeting of the above-named Club, the list of fixtures for the season was presented for approval (after due consideration) at an adjourned meeting to be held, at the Boys' Schoolroom, this (Friday) evening, when officers will also be elected. It was reported that the membership roll included at present about forty-five names. SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A COUNTY MAGISTRATE. --On Saturday afternoon, April 11th, a serious accident happened to Mr John Davies, J.P., Glanconway, resident agent to the Brynsteddlod Estate, and Chairman of the Conway Rural District Council. As he was endeavouring to pull open the granary door at Bryn-Mynan Farm (where he resides), the latch and handle became detached in his hand, and he fell backwards down the steps, alighting on his shoulder, which he dislocated. From inquiries made late on Wednes- day, it appears that Mr Davies is progressing favourably towards convalescence. A ROMAN MILE-STONE MARKING DISTANCE FROM CONWAY. It is probably not within the knowledge of many readers that there is in existence a Roman mile- stone marking distance from Conway, yet this fact appears from the following answer (in Tit- Bits) to the question '"Where was the first mile- stone erected in this country?": "London Stone," as it is called, which can be seen in Cannon Street, London, on the outer side of the south wall of St. Swithin's Church, opposite Cannon Street Railway Station. This has generally been supposed to be a "milliariutn," or Roman mile-stone, and a central point from which to measure distances, and it is said to have been placed by the Roman invaders of England in that street, which was then the centre of the City, in B.C. 15. It was removed from the opposite side of the road in 1742, and was placed in its present position, in the wall of St. Swithin's Church, in 1798. It was known long before the time of William the Conqureor, 1066; and, indeed, was mentioned by writers as early as the reign of Athelstan, King of the West Saxons, in 925. Camden considers it to have been the great central mile-stone from which the British high roads radiated, similar to that in the Forum at Rome. Tradition declares that the stone was brought from Troy by Brutus, and laid by his own hand as the foundation-stone of London. A good specimen of a Roman mile-stone still exists at Llanfairfechan, in North Wales, and marks the eight mile from Conovium, that is, Conway. The stone bears the name of the Roman Emperor, Hadrian, who reigned from 117 to 138 A.D. Conway and Llandudno County Court. CONWAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND.-Before His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. "HE HAD LOTS OF MONEY." Dealing with a list of about forty judgment- summonses, His Honour heard a case in which Owen Williams, grocer, carrying on business at Colwyn, sued David Williams, a quarryman, living at Llysfaen, to recover an amount alleged to be due for groceries.—It appeared, from the plaintiff's evidence, that the goods were received as far back as 1891 by the defendant's wife, who promised to pay for them by instalments of two shillings weekly.—The defendant I never got them, your Honour.—The Judge It is not alleged that you yourself received the goods, but that your wife did so.—The Defendant: But I have never seen any of the goods. My wife lost her reason years ago, and I now pay my eldest daughter for looking after me. I have been dealing with Mr Williams for the last ten years, and there has never been a dispute between us before.—The Judge (referring to the plaintiff's book): It appears that you have had a pair of trousers, flannel, groceries, blankets, and I don't know what. There are also a number of pay- ments credited in the account. Where is your wife?—The Defendant: She has been away for four years.—-The Judge: I have no reason to doubt this account, but I cannot allow the items where interest is charged.-The plaintiff When we were at Llandudno, your Honour, the defendant told me he had lots of money, and showed me a purse containing twelve or fifteen pounds. He also had the first prize at Colwyn Horse Show with his sheep.—The Judge: What became of this trousers ? [Laughter].—The Defendant It did not come to my house—The Judge: You must pay £ 2 IS. gd.The Plaintiff: You had lots of money at Llandudno.—The Defendant I have lots of money now too [Renewed laughter].—The money was immediately paid into Court. A GENTLEMAN AND HIS WASHING. George Ross, of Colwyn Bay, who had fre- quently appeared before the Court, now presented himself to answer the claim of Jane Williams, a washerwoman, also of Colwyn Bay.-Mr J. Porter was for the plaintiff, who said that the defendant owed her £2 16s 5d for washing done.—Mr Porter: Is a fact that the defendant goes about parading himself as a gentleman in Colwyn Bay ? -Yes. -The Judge (to the defendant): Well, what have you to say?—The Defendant: I am exactly in the same position as I was twelve months ago, your Honour. I can only afford to pay 5s a month.—Mr Porter: What are 3011?—I am in no occupation at prvsent.-Ulave you ever done any work? Oh yes, I have.-Have you endeavoured to do any work since judgment was tered against you in this Court? No.—Yot. admit that this woman washed for you? Yes, I do.—And you iive in a large house do you not? Yes, I think I have previously explained to your Honour the reason why I did not pay for the house. It has nothing to do with me.—What was the order made against you at the last Court? To pay 5s per inotith.-Do you mean to tell the Court that you cannot afford to pay that? Yes I do sav so.-The Judge: I do not suppose you gave this poor woman the slightest reason to suppose you were not going to pay for your washing. I think it is most disgraceful and scandalous.-Defen- dant My wife has all to do with it.—The Judge: Then your wife is as bad as you are, that is all I can say. If you do not pay this woman £ 1 a month, you will have to go to prison for 21 days. A NON-SUIT GRANTED. Messrs. Henry Roberts and Co., Stanley House, Penmaenmawr, grocers, sued J. Owen, Llidiarty- mynydd, Conway, farmer, to recover the sum of £4 4s 6d, balance alleged to be due for groceries supplied.—Mr Porter was for the defendant.-It appeared, from the evidence of John Warren Roberts, who represented the plaintiffs, that the defendant had been in America, and had paid several sums on account, the balance remaining being the amount now claimed.—In reply to Mr Porter, the witness said that he had not his books in Court. They had the name of Mrs Owen, the defendant's mother, on the books. The defen- dant had been to America. The witness could not believe that he was under age at the time he went there. The witness was not aware that the defendant had been in America for thirteen years. He had seen the defendant in the shop, but he did not know how many times he had been there. The witness did not remember the defendant paying the sum of 12s 7d. Payment was first applied for when the defendant's mother was living. It was in consequence of what the defendant's mother told them that they applied to him for payment. They had no authority from the defendant to pledge his credit.—The Judge Does the defendant's name appear on your books ?—• The witness Not before we understood that he was to pay the account.—The Judge That will not do. You have given credit to the mother, and not to the defendant.—The Witness We would not have done so, but for the defendant.—The Judge That may be, but you ought to have had the defendant's consent. I must grant a non-suit. A Midnight Adventure on the Little Orme. Liverpool Daiy Post (April 13, 1896):—Just fit dusk on Saturday evening, the Llandudno lifeboat and a boat from the pierhead went out to the rescue of some persons who, it was believed, had got into a very dangerous position on the Little Orme. They had apparently climbed down to- wards the sea, and could not get back again and as the tide was fast coming in, they were in great danger of being drowned. Yesterday, our correspondent saw Mr. John Roberts, piermaster, who gave the following account of the adventure: —When we approached the Little Orme with the pier boat we saw a lady sitting on the rocks between two boulders near high-water mark, and a gentleman stood a little to the right of her. When the boat approached he came to the edge of the rock and shouted, 'Go back; we dcline to come; we are all right.' The lifeboat then sent up a blue rocket and returned ;so did our boat. But after midnight, myself, Professor Beaumont, William Owen. and J. Meredith returned to the scene with lamps. We waded in the receding tide as far as possible, and were eventually joined by Mr. Firth and others from Craigside Hydro. We got within a hundred yards of the rock, and heard voices shouting. I then found it impossible to wade further, and jumped off a big boulder to swim, trying to keep my lamp lit, but the spray put it out. After swimming and climb- ing over boulders in the direction of the rock, I found the lady and gentleman, who had climbed down to the beach and were standing arm in arm. They were much exhausted, and I gave them some whisky, subsequently escorting them to Mr Firth, who took them to Craigside at about three in the morning." Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. The ordinary business of the adjourned Quarter Sessions for Cheshire, on Thursday, was preceded by the unveiling of a portrait of the Chairman (Sir Horatio Lloyd), by the Duke of Westminster. The work, which is by Mr Ouless, R.A., was subscribed for by the magistrates of the county and the members of the Standing Joint Committee of Cheshire, and it now occupies one of three panels (the other two being vacant) in an oak screen at the back of the Bench.—The Duke of Westminster, in unveiling the portrait, recalled to the minds of the magistrates the fact that in 1890 the Chairman received the honour of knighthood at the hands of the Queen, and that for many years he had given his valuable and much- appreciated services gratuitously to the county.- Sir Horatio Lloyd, in acknowledging the com- pliment, said that for the long time of forty-five, years he had frequented that building continuously- As an officer of the Court, as Counsel at the Bar.' and as Judge, he had filled almost every place in that Court. He said almost," because (looking towards the dock) there was one part of the building not generally considered the most agree- able, which he had hitherto avoided [Laughter], and he hoped that in hanging him there that day they had brought him to his nearest approach to that. [Laughter]. He had, in that long time of forty-five years, seen at least two generations of Judges come and go of his own contemporaries at the Bar, sadly too few remained, and from the ranks of the magistrates and officials he missed many whom he held in very warm remembrance. The New North Wales Steamer. The St Elvies, the new steamer which is to replace the Bonnie Princess in the Liverpool and North Wales service, was launched successfully on Monday (April 13th) from the yard of the Fair- field Shipbuilding and Engineering Company. Govan. The vessel is built on somewhat similar lines to the St Tudno, but with the addition of all the latest improvements, including a bow rudder situated inside the stem to faciliate quick iiianoell, vring in narrow waters. The passenger arrange- ments are excellent, the first-class saloon on the main deck aft extending the full breadth of the vessel, and being in appearance light, airy, and comfortable. The vessel was designed by Mr C- T. Ramsay, of Liverpool, and in addition to her eight water-tight compartments many of the seats on the promenade deck are so filted with copper tanks of an airtight description that in emergency they would form very efficient life rafts, capable of supporting a large number of persons. III speed, it is understood, the new vessel is to exceed the St Tudno. Earl Carrington's Welcome to the Conway Valley. Lord Carrington arrived on Easter-Tuesday evening at Llanrwst, to take up his residence at Gwydyr Castle, in the Conway Valley, recently purchased from Lord Ancaster. The resident5 of LIanrwst gave him a hearty welcome. A" address was presented, one clause of which said As Welshmen, it is a matter of the greatest satisfaction to us all that the old ances- tral home of the Gwydyr family still remains the property of a descendant of that noble family; and it is our earnest prayer that it may long continue in the possession of your family." Lord Carring' ton said that his first words must be those of unfeigned and lasting regret that, in consequence of the illness of her sister, Lady Carrington was unable to accompany him that day. He thanked them sincerely on her and his own behalf for the very warm welcome which they had given then'- He had all along known the warmth and kindness of the Welsh nttioti but never did he think that such a kind and warm reception awaited hi III there. Not merely as a matter of form but with all sincerity and gratitude, he accepted th;lt token of their good-will. Printed an 1 Published by R. E. Jones & Brothers, at their Printing Works, 3, Rose Hill Street, ConvvaYt and Published at the Central Library, Colwyn Bay*

advance. The Rev. W. Hughes. of the Congo Training Institute, Colwyn Bay, had proved against his estate for £50, for breach of an agreement, but he (the bankrupt) did not consider that there was any ground for making such a claim. He had arranged with Mr Hughes to train to the joinery trade boys connected with the Institute, and had regularly done so up to the time of his failure. After his bankruptcy, a distress for rent was put in, under a clause in the agreement of tenancy, which provided for the payment of rent in advance if demanded. He had had several contracts, some of which he had been unable to complete owing to want of capital. He could not say what profit he had made.—The examination was adjourned for the filing of an account of the contracts, showing the profit and loss on each and also for an amended cash account for the last three years. Y.M.C.A. CONFERENCE IN LIVERPOOL.—The twenty-eighth district conference of the Liverpool and North Wales District Union of Young Men's Christian Association was held on Saturday, April nth, at the Central Y.M.C.A., Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, and proved one of the most successful gatherings of the kind ever held in the Union. About sixty delegates attended, repres- enting some seventeen Districts, and among those present were Mr W. Hind Smith (Exeter Hall, London) O. Ricard (Copenhagen Y.M.C.A.), Mr Bill (missionary from Qua Iboe, West Coast of Africa), Mr W. H. Ralston (Birkenhead Y. M.C.A.), Rev A. Jones-Davies (Colwyn Bay), Mr T. C. Kershaw (Garston), Mr Robert Wylie and Mr Edward Osborne (Warrington), Mr C. A. Ropes (the coloured secretary of the Colwyn Bay Institute), and representatives of Bootle, Bagillt, Waterloo, Oswestry, Roby, &c. The proceed- ings were opened early in the afternoon by a reception of the delegates and friends by Mr W. H. Hope, after which the Waterloo and Colwyn Bay Associations were welcomed into the District Union. The delegates having been entertained to tea, a Conference was held under the presi- dency of Mr W. Hind Smith, when a number of subjects were treated in ten minutes' papers, fifteen minutes after each paper being apportioned for discussion. FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE OF THE COLWYN BAY FREE CHURCHES' REPRESENTATIVES.- At 3.30 p.m. next Thursday, April 23rd, the Rev Thomas Parry, J.P., A.C.C., will take the chair at the Lecture Hall, Colwyn Bay, at a Conference of the Representatives of the Free Churches of Colwyn Bay, Colwyn, and neighbourhood. In the evening, Mr Francis Nunn will preside over a public meeting held at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, and commencing at half-past seven, the speakers announced being the Revs W. L. Wiseman, B.A., Birmingham Thomas Law, Birmingham and H. Barrow Williams, LIan- dudno. RECOVERY OF THE REV H. T. COUSINS.—It is with pleasure that we learn of the recovery of our esteemed friend the Rev H. T. Cousins, who has left for Bournemouth. "TRILBY" AT COLWYN BAY.—"Trilby" was placed upon the boards at the Public Hall, on Monday, April 13th, when there was a crowded house. The acting all round was above the average, and doubtless, when this Company pays the Bay another visit, it will again be well patron- -¡sed. ATTRACTIONS AT BRYN PYDEW NEXT WED- NESDAY.—A literary and musical meeting will be held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Bryn Pydew, at 7.0 p.m. next Wednesday, April 22nd. Tea will be on the tables at three o'clock in the afternoon. SPORTS AT TANLLWYFAN. Thn weather was bright and most genial when these Sports took place on Thursday, April 7th, consequently the elite of the neighbourhood, and several fathers and mothers of the boys, assem- bled to see the youthful competitors. A more perfectly arranged field it has seldon been our lot to bi-hold,—event succeeding event in most perfect order, this being due to the very capable and active management of Mr. H. J. Wright, the senior master. After each race, victors and van- quished seemed alike pleased, wbich says a great deal for the morale of the School. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," is an old adage, —this old saw at any rate cannot be applied to Tanlhvyfan, if one may judge from the bright and happy faces of the boys at the same time, from the examination-papers, it is evident that woik is not neglected, the test being the scholarships former pupils have succeeded in winning, The following is a list of events Long jump, under 10, — 1st, Denison, 11 ft, mo- rocco writing-case 2nd, Young I, 10ft. iin., clock and case. i mile liandicap,-ist, Boltoii, 1111. 25Se.C, silver watch chain 2nd, Ritson, im. 33sec, morocco writing-case. High-jump under IO,-Ist, Powell, 3ft. 2in., letter-case. High-jump over 10,—ist, Aman, 3ft. 52111., dressing-case. 3-legged race,-Ist, Aman and Gamon, wri- ting-desks. too yards, under iol-ist, Denison, 15secs, letter-case 2nd, Taylor, 16 two-fifths sees, case ot brushes. too yards, over io,-ist, Bolton, 14 four-fifths sees, letter-case. Potato race, over 10, — ist, Aman, gilt clock. Potato race, under io,-ist, Foulkes Jones, case of brushes. Sack race,—ist, Palin II, pair of leg-guards; 2nd, Shawcross, clock and case. 80 yards (uader 8) haildicap,-ist, Hillgers, box ot paints. Obstacle race, over 10, — ist, Hutchinson, wri- ting-case. Obstacle race, under 10, —ist, Purlhas, dres- sing-case. Consolation race,— ist, Rivatt, leg-guards. The prizes, which were extremely handsome, came from William Whiteley, London. At the conclusion of the Sports, Mrs Eden, of Lletty'r Dryw, with a few well-chosen words presented the prizes to the successful competitors. Ringing cheers were then given for the deservedly popular Miss Palin (whose birthday it was), the Masters, and others, and thus terminated a most enjoyable afternoon's proceedings. TABLEAUX VIVANTS AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. An entertainment, consisting of tableaux vivants and a dramatic performance, took place at the Public Hall on Easter-Thursday evening, in aid of the Church House funds. The first portion of the programme was capitally sustained, and con- sisted of tableaux vivants pianoforte duett, Fireman's Gallop," the Misses Martin and Houghton; tableau, "Japanese in various posi- tions" duett, Lauterbach," the Misses L. and M. Page tableaux (from a scene suggested by "Alton Locke") in two Acts; pianoforte duett, "La fille du Regiment," the Misses Bowkley and Sewell tableaux, Never too late to mend,"— this was really good, the first Act representing a child teaching some old women, the second another lesson, and the third the reprimanding of one of the scholars pianoforte duett, "Qui vi ve," the Misses E. and M. Kennedy tableau, Too many Cooks spoil the Bi-otli,tlie I;ttlies, in their caps and aprons, were most capable-looking cooks; pianoforte duett (Rubenstein), Mrs Sewell and Miss L. Everett; tableau, "The love of God or the fear of man"; pianoforte duett, the Misses Page and Bowkley tableau, The Judgment of Paris,this and the following- tableau, were pronounced the two best, the colours in this tableau being bl-ight and effective; pianoforte solo, Miss E. Kennedy; tableau, "Ancient and Modern," --in this, a maiden aunt of some 80 summers was seen just to meet a young lady (of the modern order) with her cycle, the. antiquated lady stood aghast. When, ii-i the second Act, the lady cvclist was about to mount her machine, Miss Eighty Summers turned her face away in awe, and this scene met with the general approval of the assembly. The tableaux, vivants were skilfully got up by the Misses Everett, Mrs Sewell, Miss Charles, and the Misses Pendlebury. The second part of the programme took the form of a dramatic enter- tainment, Whitebait at Greenwich," and the piece was capitally sustained throughout, the characters being taken as follow :—Miss Lucretia Buzzard, Miss Wood Sallie (servant), Miss M. Kennedy Mr Benjamin Buzzard, Mr Stanley Wood Mr Glimmer, Mr Stubbs; Mr John Small, Mr Macpherson. The performance was good, and reflected much redit on all of those appear- ing on the stage. A LIFEBOAT RESCUE OFF COLWYN BAY. On Sunday morning, April 12th, the schooner Maree (Captain Morgan), with a crew of two hands and a boy, bound from Garston for Dundalk, was driven, by stress of weather, to anchor in Rhos Bay, opposite the town. Signals of distress were perceived later in the day, and, in response to a telegram received at Llandudno about half-past four in the afternoon, the Llan- dudno lifeboat put out and reached the Maree about a quarter past six. The four persons on board were taken off from their perilous position, and were landed about seven o'clock at Colwyn Bay, where the incident created considerable excitement, a couple of thousand people welcoming the rescuing lifeboat, some members of whose crew were afterwards entertained at the Imperial Hotel, Mr Buckley (confectioner) entertaining the other lifeboatmen very hospitably. Mr Edwin Jones had provided a conveyance to bring the schooner's exhausted crew to the Central Hotel (Colwyn Bay), where they were properly cared-for, and where they remained all night. Before they went to the Hotel, they first alighted at "The Woodlands," Mr Edwin Jones's own residence, for refreshments. The lifeboatmen, after waiting in the town for the arrival of the lifeboat-waggon (which reached Colwyn Bay about eleven o'clock), started on foot for Llandudno about midnight. Captain Morgan, in an interview with a reporter on Monday evening, stated that while lying at anchor the wind blew a whole gale from the north, and they feared that the cable would part and the vessel be driven ashore, so they were compelled to get ashore. The vessel, however, rode the gale out all right, and Captain Morgan proposed going aboard that night and proceeding on his voyage. MARRIAGE OF MISS PARRY, CHESTER, AND DR. M. VENABLES-WILLIAMS, COLWYN BAY. On Wednesday afternoon, April 15th, the marriage of Dr William Montague Venables- Williams, only son of the Rev W. Venables- Williams, Vicar of Llandrillo, Colwyn Bay, and Miss S. A. A. Parry, second daughter of Mr Albert Parry, Vicar's Cross, Chester, was solemnised at St. John's Church, Chester. The ceremony created considerable interest, both families being well-known in Chester and North Wales. Dr Williams is extremely popular in the neighbourhood of Colwyn Bay, where he is Organist of St. Paul's Church, and is a J.P. for the County of Denbigh. The bridal party were met by the surpliced Choir near the Church door, and proceeded up the aisle to the chancel, the hymn The Voice that breathed o'er Eden" being sung. The ceremony, which was witnessed by a crowded congregation, was performed by the Rev \V. Venables-Williams, father of the bride- groom, assisted by the Rev Lionel Garnett, Vicar of Christleton, and the Rev F. A. Screeton, Curate of St. John's. The hymn" Thine for ever, God of Love," was then sung, and prior to the married couple leaving the Church, the Organist (Mr J. K. Owen) played the Wedding Marchs by Wagner and Mendelssohn. The best man was the Rev John Griffiths, Vicar of Colwyn, and the bridesmaids were Miss Florence Parry, sister of I he bride Miss B. Morris, cousin of the bride- groom Miss Tompson, cousin of the bride and Miss Clough, a young niece of the bride. The whole of the wedding party proceeded to the Grosvenor Hotel, where a reception was held, and subsequently Dr and Mrs Williams left Chester for their honeymoon. The following is a list of the Dr's presents re- ceived at Bryn Rev W. Venables-Williams, M.A. Oxon., Llandrillo, silver omelette-dish, soup-ladle, set of table-spoons, half-dozen dessert-spoons and half- dozen salt-spoons,—each bearing a crest. Mrs Venables-Williams, The Vicarage, Llan- drillo, silver hot-water jug, with crest to match. Mr and Mrs Taylor-Harrison, set of carvers in case. Pritchard, pearl-and-silver butter-knives. Miss Jones, Brynodle, dining-room blow-bellows, silver flask with initials of the Dr thereon. Miss Porter and Miss Lucy Porter, Pwlly- crochan, silver jam-spoons in case. Mr and Mrs E. T. Owen, Station Road, cut- glass and silver breakfast-cruet. Mr E. Lloyd, Morvan, bread-tray, and silver bread-knife. Mr and Mrs James Porter, Bodreinallt, Conway, dessert-dish. Mr W. Jones, Oaklands, set of brushes, a gong on stand for hall. Dr and Mrs Pryce Morris, Colwyn, half-dozen silver tea-spoons, and pair sugar-tongs in case. Mr and Mrs Baiss, Nevin, Herne Hill, London, half-dozen silver tea-spoons in case. Mr Stanley Wood, hand-painted photo-album. Mr and Mrs Arundale, Mr and Mrs Arthur Denton, picture-frame. Miss Bessie Roberts, Croxteth Park, Liverpool, gong. Rev Joseph Williams (Rector of Llanfihangel), fish-carvers. Rev W. T. Davies (Curate of Liandrillo), pair brass candlesticks, 2 silver-and-ivory nut-crackers. Mrs Lloyd Thomas, Conway, "ilver cruet. Rev Harold Burton, Fauls Vicarage, Salop, mahogany and silver stamp. Mr and Mrs Roberts, Croxteth Road, Liver- pool, 4 silver salt-cellers and spoons in case. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bury, Wrexham, pair of ivory-and-silver nut-crackers. Mr Fleming Galloway, Craigydon, Colwyn Bay, illustrated hymnal (with name 011 case, in gilt letters). Mr and Mrs T. Foulkes, Bromyard, Worcester, oak-and-silver biscuit-box, book-whatnot. The Officers of the N Company 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, oak-and-silver salad-bowl with engraved shield, oak-and-silver tray with centre-shield two spoons,—on the shields were the following inscriptions :tl Presented to Lieut M. Venables-Williams 2nd Vol. Batt. R. W. Fusiliers (N Company) on his marriage April 15, 1896, Capt Stubbs, Surgeon-Capt Fraser, Lieut Dew." Miss Williams, Mochdre, cut-glass and silver claret-jug. Mrs Frank Hopwood, silver pepper-mill. Rev J. Griffiths (Vicar of Colwyn), silver dish. Mrs Moreland Crossfield, pair silver pepper- boxes. Miss M. E. Bickley, Eccles House, silver pickle-fork. Miss Helen Barlow, pair silver serviette-rings (in case). Mr and Mrs Andrew Charles, 4 silver dishes. Miss Bateman, Eccles House, silver butter- knife. Mrs Roberts, Ben Nevis, silver dessert-basket. Capt Pipon, pair silver-backed brushes. Mr James Amphlett, silver egg-boiler. Miss Rowley, tall bamboo flower-stand, three side vases, and one large centre vase, antique carved oak table and chair to match. Mr and Mrs Earp, silver jug. Mr and Mrs Percy Hignett, silver bread-knife and dish. Miss Williams, Clwyd House, Herne Hill, Lon- don, silver cheese-fork and dish. Mr and Mrs J. Porter, Pwllycrochan, silver vegetable-dishes. Miss Evans, Mochdre, satin cushion. Mrs Grindley and Misses Grindley, cushion. Miss Jones, Colwyn Bay Hotel, silk plush travelling-rug. Ornamental brass gas-brackets, Messrs Jones and Sons, Vronheulog. Painting and photo, Miss Cogswell. Silver-mounted driving-whip, Mr Edwin Jones, Woodlands. Silver-mounted driving-crop, Mr J. R. Jones (saddler). Mr G. P. Jenkins, silver-mounted mustard, salt, and pepper boxes. The Men of the N Company 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, marble timepiece with engraved nameplate bearing the following in- seription :—" Pr-esented to Lieut W. M. Venables- Williams, by the Surgeant-Instructor and Non- Commissioned officers of the N Company 2nd Vol. Batt. R. W. Fusiliers, in commemoration of his marriage, April 15, 1896." Hand-painted plate-glass fire-screens, Mr Lockyer. Travelling-rug, Mr and Mrs Jones, Post Office. Mr J. W. Thomas, photo in frame. Mr and Mrs J. M. Porter, silver-and-china sugar and cream in stand. Miss H. Jones, 8, Station Road, double ink- stand. Miss E. Dorothy Roberts, pair ruby-and-silver vases. Miss E. A. Roberts, Beechwood Villa, Mostyn Road, pair ornamental jugs. Mrs Venables-Williams, The Vicarage, tea and breakfast service. Mrs T. J. Foulkes, ornament. Mr and Mrs Wm. Jones, Gwynfryn, antique china tea-service on tray. Canon Hugh Roberts, mirror and candlette. Mr and Mrs Daniel Allen, china dessert service. Mr and Mrs Morris, Stanley Buildings, ancient pistol. Mrs Worthing, copper kettle. Dr and Mrs Lord, Penlan, flower-vase. Mrs Williams, Broseley House, Llandudno, pair of vases. Mr C. Devonport Jones, Bryn y Mor, Hastings, photo in frame. Friends at Plas Isa', silver jam-dish. The Members of St. Paul's Choir and the Verger, silver-mounted gong on two buffalo horns, handsome set of office writing-table requisites in case, the lid of which bears the following inscription:—"Presented by the St. Paul's Choir Carol Singers." A lady has also sent a beautifully carved oak pierglass, and an old brass ornamental plate.