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

CONWAY ITEMS. THE MALE VOICE CHORAL SOCIETY.— Much success has attended the addition of a number of lady singers to the Male Voice Choir, so ably conducted by Mr. J. P. Griffiths. The object is to give a worthy rendering of Dr. Jen- kins's cantata, "David and Goliath," which will be performed at the annual concert on March 17th. In addition to the cantata, other selections will be given, among them being the chorus Be not Afraid," from the Elijah." THE RELIEF WORK at Penmaenbach has now been completed. A considerable improve- ment has been effected, the result of which will be to prevent any risk of the road being blocked by falls of earth and debris after severe frost or heavy rains. It has been found necessary after almost every heavy fall of rain, and after thaws, to spend money in clearing away the earth which had fallen into the roadway because of the soft- ening of the bank by the roadside. This ex- pense will, in future, be saved. THE REV. H. BARROW WILLIAMS'S LEC- TURE.—WTe are pleased to learn that the Rev. H. Barrow William has so far recovered from his recent indisposition as to be able to deliver his lecture on "Religion in Wales in the Nine- teenth Century," on Monday evening next. The lecture will be delivered at the Carmel C. M. Chapel, and the proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Gyffin Chapel. Dr. William Mor- gan will be the chairman, and the tickets sold for the date previously decided upon will hold good. CHURCH SOCIAL EVENING.—The social evening announced last week in these columns to be held in the Girl's School on Shrove Tues- day, February 24th, is being awaited with keen excitement by those who have attended these pleasant functions, held from time to time in aid of St. Agnes' Organ Fund. The arrangements for Tuesday next are in the hands of a capable committee, who have secured the services of some excellent artistes for the musical part of the programme, and the Evening promises to be even more popular and successful than the former ones. THE CORPORATION QUARRIES.—Mr. Sommerfeld, the lessee of the Corporation Gran- ite Quarries at Penmaenbach, is rapidly pushing on with the preparations for an early start. On Tuesday, Mr. Baker, a Cardiff engineer, went over the ground, and took the observations and measurements necessary for the designing of the proposed railway bridge. It will be remembered that the lease has been accepted by Mr. Sommer- feld upon the condition that the L. & N. W. Rail- way Company allows him to erect the bridge, and that he obtains the consent of the Board of Trade to build a jetty on the foreshore. A GYMNASTIC DISPLAY AND ASSAULT AT ARMS will be given, at the Town Hall, on March 4th, by the members of the Conway Ama- teur Athletic Club. Under the direction of their clever instructor, Mr. B. Rushworth, ex-amateur champion gymnast of England, the members are making preparations for what will, without doubt, be a very fine show. His Worship the Mayor (Councillor James Porter) has kindly con- sented to preside. In addition to the attractions of the gymnastics, there will be a few musical and comic selections, amongst those who have kindly promised their services being Mr. McKinley Dav- ies, the well-known local humorous singer. CONWAY SATURDAY POPS."—Mr. C. Cynwal Jones was the chairman at last Satur- day's popular concert, and there was again a crowded attendance. The programme was varied and interesting. The Conway Brass Band, wear- ing the uniform recently presented to them by Mr. Albert Wood, played some selections, and there was an interesting Children's Lesson by the members of the St. John's Band of Hope. In- strumental items were contributed by Miss Sallie Edwards (" Alawes Gwynedd "), Misses S. G. and C. E. Foulkes, and Master Robert Jones. Vocal selections were given by Miss Kate Jones, Mr. W. Howells Jones, Mr. Robert Roberts, Mr. J. Humphreys and party, and by Tenorydd Tudno," and recitations were given by Mr. G. Davies, Mr. Harding, and Master James Wil- liams. The President on Saturday evening next will be Councillor W. M. Sever (Deputy Mayor), and on Saturday week, when there will be a Welsh Patriotic Programme, the chair will be taken by Mr. Albert Wood, J.P., D.L. DEATH OF DR. MORGAN'S SISTER.—We very much regret to announce the death of Mrs. E. A. Hughes, wife of the Rev. Evan Hughes, C. M. Minister, Llandudno, and second sister of Dr. M. J. Morgan and Dr. William Morgan, Castellmai, Conway. The deceased lady, who was 40 years of age, was very well-known in Conway, having kept house for her brother at Castellmai, previous to her marriage, five years ago, for about ten years. She had been suffering for a considerable time from a lung affection, and her medical adviser, Dr. Nichol Llandudno, ordered her to spend the winter in a warmer climate. The Isle of Wight was chosen, and Mrs. Hughes spent all the winter at Cowes. She was out of doors as recently as Thursday, and a letter addressed to her brother that day was re- ceived by him on Friday afternoon, giving an account of very satisfactory progress. But on Friday, Mrs. Hughes was not so well, and death occurred on Saturday morning from heart failure. The Rev. Evan Hughes left Llandudno for Cowes on Friday, and Dr. Willie Morgan went south on Saturday. The body was brought to Llandudno, arriving there on Monday mght, and the funeral takes place at Llanrhos Churchyard this (Thursday) afternoon. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. Hughes and Drs. Morgan in their bereavement. The deceased 'leaves one child, a little girl. FUNERAL OF MRS. HUGH JONES.—The remains of the late Mrs. Jones, wife of Alderman Hugh Jones, were interred at the Conway Ceme- tery on Friday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. In ac- cordance with the old Welsh custom, a short service was conducted, by the Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts, Pastor of the Carmel C. M. Church, at the house in Lancaster Square before the funeral started. At the graveside, Mr. Roberts read from the Scriptures and gave a short address. The Rev. Wm. Edwards, Pastor of the Conway Bap- tist Church, then offered a prayer, after which the hymn, 0 Fryniau Caersalem," was sung with much feeling. The chief mourners includ- ed Alderman Hugh Jones (husband), Mr. H. P. Jones (son), Mr. O. Williams, Nevin (brother-in- law, and representing deceased's only surviving sister, unable to attend through illness), Mr. John Owen, Conway (brother), Mr. J. Ellis, Manches- ter (nephew), Mrs. Oliver, Conway (niece), Mrs. Parry, Colwyn Bay (niece), Miss M. M. Williams, Conway (niece), Mr. Thomas Owen, Manchester (nephew), Messrs. Thomas and Evan Williams, Conway (nephews), Miss M. B. Jones, Liverpool (sister-in-law), Miss M. Jones, Llandudno (sister- in- law), Mr. W. Jones, Brynymor, Llandudno (cousin), Mr. Richard Jones, Erskine House, Llandudno (cousin), Mrs. Hughes, Liverpool (neice). There were a number of other relatives present, and many prominent townsfolk, includ- ing members of the Corporation and Town Offi- cials. Apologies for absence, through public business were received from the Mayor (Coun- fc&!hor Jfmes Porter), Aid. Hugh Hughes, Coun- pTOlor Dr. M. J. Morgan, Mr. T. E. Parry, Town er and others. Several beautiful wreaths were sent, amongst the senders being Alderman Hugh Jones (husband), Mr. H. P. Jones (son), Mrs. Williams, Nevin (sister), Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis, Manchester (nephew and neice), Mrs. Oliver, Conway (neice), Miss M. M. Williams, Conway (neice), Miss M. B. Jones, Liverpool (sister-in- law), Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Bodafon, Mr. and Mrs. T. Parry, Colwyn Bay; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jones, Hampden, Colwyn Bay; Mrs. Thomas, Bryn Tirion, Gyffin, and friends at Newborough Terrace and Upper Gate Street. Alderman Hugh Jones wishes, through the medium of the "Weekly News," to thank his many friends, whom he cannot thank personally, for their very kind and deep sympathy with him in his b T a i-n ent. Conway Town Talk. IT IS SAID That there is a long list of injured (more or less) after last Saturday's hockey match. That some of 'the members have had to adopt fancy gaits whilst others are decorated with sticking-plaster. That the wounded are now doing well, and are very keen for next Saturday's contest. That Conway ladies still display a wonderful interest in weddings. That there are some more ceremonies on the topics. That former Curates of Conway cherish a close regard for their old parish. That the Vicar of Welshpool who preached at the Parish Church on Sunday, was formerly a Curate, here. That an impression prevails that the rates are going to be gs. 2d. in the next year. That nobody can truly say what the rates may be, and that folk should pay no heed to fanatics. That the Saturday Pops. still attract big crowds. That they will finish on Saturday week with a grand Welsh Patriotic night. That the South Walian's Dinner is likely to be held on St. David's Eve. Conway Notes and Comments. The interest which was manifested a short time ago by all classes in the the town in the letting of the Corporation Granite Quarry at Penmaen- bach has not by any means evaporated, and the liveliest curiosity prevails as to Mr. Sommer- feld's future plans. Naturally little can as yet be learnt in this respect, but it is significant that Mr. Baker, a Cardiff engineer, was in Conway on Tuesday taking observations and measurements with a view to designing the bridge over the rail- way which will communicate with the jetty from which the stone will be shipped. In connexion with the letting of these quarries, it must not be forgotten that the contract is to be carried out conditionally upon Mr'. Sommerfeld obtaining the consent of the Railway Company to build a bridge over the railway, and having the authority of the Board of Trade to erect a jetty on the fore- shore. Of course, if Mr. Sommerfeld fails to ob- tain these, essential consents, the whole thing falls through, and he will have to pay £ 100 by way of fine. Some of those who objected to Mr. Sommerfe!ld having the quarry, thinking it should be given to Mr. Sellers, made use of the statement that Mr. Sommerfeld was a naturalized German. Some interesting facts concerning Mr. Sommerfeld have lately come to light, and it is absolutely certain that he is not a naturalized German." It is admitted, as a possibility, that some of his early ancestors may have been sons of the Fatherland, but Mr. Sommerfeld is himself an Englishman. His record reputation as a business man is such as any man might well feel proud of, and it is very evident that the Conway Corporation have good reason to congratulate themselves upon hav- ing found so enterprising a lessee for the Cor- poration Quarries. The impression carried away by the representative of the Weekly News who interviewed Mr. Sommerfeld the other day, was that he is an extremely modest man and that is amply proved by the facts which have now come to light. Not caring to raise hopes which might not be realized, he was careful not to promise too much, and whilst giving a promise of employment for a number of local men, he qualified it by a reasonable condition which was well calculated to save needless disappointment. Asked his opinion of Mr. Sommerfeld, the other day, a very distinguished gentleman, who knew him well, said that he was a man of substance, that he was enterprising, and further,—which is perhaps more, important,—that he was straight. Now these are slack times in Conway, and many no doubt find it difficult to be optimistic; but here there certainly seems to be ground for hope of better things. However, it is no use counting chickens before they are hatched. Yet one natur- ally rejoices over any prospect of improvement and ultimate prosperity. I feel sure that it is the unanimous wish of Conway people that Mr. Sommerfeld's negotiations may come to an early and satisfactory termination that he will be en- abled to commence operations at an early date; and that the work may be carried on in harmony and to the mutual advantage of the Corporation and Mr. Sommerfeld. The Conway Horse Show, which has of late years been so successful, will be held this year again on Easter Monday. The Society is pro- ceeding with the arrangements for the Show with- out the assistance of an old and experienced official, in the person of Mr. Robert Davies but they have done well in the appointment of a successor, Mr. Llewelyn Jones being very well known amongst exhibitors, and taking an enlight- ened interest in the objects and work of the Society. It is to be hoped that the committee will, this year, display their usual fearless and enterpnsmg spirit, and not stand in their own light by restricting the area or imposing prohibi- tive conditions. The larger the number of en- tries they are able to secure, the more interesting does the Show become from the spectator's point of view, and this is an important consideration. There is a possibility, too, that if the Society adopts a broader policy, local exhibitors may have better chances of success in other Shows in the neighbourhood. year will be held on a different part of the Morfa to last year. Therefore it will not Interfere to such a serious extent as it then did the Carnarvonshire Golf Club's links in- deed, it is understood that if the Show is held on the spot now suggested, there will be but very slight inconvenience to the Golfers. Through the Show being held on part of the links, as many as fifty visitors, who would have come down for a few day s golf over the Easter holidays last year, were, kept away. Now, this is a serious loss to the yrolf Club, as well as to the town itself, and it is to be hoped that the Corporation will take an early opportunity of assuring the Golf Club that their interests will not be interfered with this year. The kind offer made by the Golf Club some time ago, to allow the people of the town to use the links free of charge in the evenings, does not seem to have been taken advantage of. This is something of a pity. In other places that might be named, the townsfolk would give much to be allowed the use of the links of an evening, and thus save having to pay an entrance fee of say five guineas, and an annual subscription of two guineas. But things seem different in Conway. Those who wish to play Golf, seem to be able to pay for it, whilst those who can have it free, gratis, and for nothing, don't want it. In answer to enquiries, I should just like to say here that "Nauticus Junior" is not dead, as some suppose. Indeed, I have good reason to be- lieve that he is very much alive, although he no longer discusses the interests of the Port of Conway in the columns of the "Weekly News." He says that he will some day write again. In the meantime, while he is, so to speak, putting on his war paint, I should like to know when the Corporation intend to lay out the money which they have in hand for the purposes of the long- promised Perch Light. I am, to quote a famous phrase, a child in these matters," but I am credibly informed that it is about three years since this question was decided. And here we are still" The trenchant criticism of the Gas Committee by Alderman Hugh Hughes, at the last meeting of the Town Council, is felt by many in the town to have been well-directed and timely. If the gas companies of the country make a fat re- venue out of the hiring of these stoves, and manage to supply them on satisfactory terms to their customers, there should be no reason why Conway householders should not have the same advantages as others enjoy. The thing can be done. If the Gas Committee cannot do it, let them say so. It is a business question altogether, and if it is properly understood, the stoves can be secured by the Corporation, and supplied to the gas consumers on terms which will prove of mutual advantage. The leaders of political opinion in Conway have lately been somewhat concerned as to whether or not proper advantage is being taken of their re- spective clubs by the young men, who, for the most part form the membership. It has been urged that the clubs have but a small amount of political influence in the town, and that their political character is more apparent than real. This is a somewhat serious allegation against clubs professing to be so keenly political, and it is to be hoped, for their own credit's sake, that the allegations are not true. It has been urged further, that instead of devoting so much time to billiards and other pastimes, the members should have Dolitical discussions on questions of the day, and follow, with some amount of intelligent interest, the reports: of the proceedings in Parlia- ment aonearing in the newspapers. The young Liberals of the town are looking forward to the forthcoming visit of Mr. Lloyd- George'—who, by the way, is nowhere more sin- cerely admired than amongst the young Liberals of Conway. The Conservatives, also, are under- stood to be expecting a speaker of some emin- ence to deliver an address for the purpose of stimulating political enthusiasm in the town. Those who sit upon the fence will, therefore, have an interesting situation to look at. In this connexion it is perhaps fitting to state that it is rumoured that the Liberal Club is hoping shortly to move into larger and more suitable premises from the Round Room, which is now their head- quarters. The Mutual Life Insurance Company. DINNER AT CONWAY. A number of policy holders and officials of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York were entertained to dinner at the Aberconwy Hotel, Conway, on Friday evening. Among those present were Mr. D. E. Davies, North Wales manager, Carnarvon Mr. Josef E. Jones, sub-district manager, Conway; Mr. Parry, Dr. D. P. Foulkes, Dr. William Morgan, Mr. 'johni Roberts, Castle Street; Mr. J. Roger Dawson, Mr. D. Parry, Old Colwyn; Mr. W. A. Jones, Llanfairfechan, and others. The dinner proved an enjoyable function, being served in Mrs. Jones's well-known style. Mr. D. E. Davies presided over the after-din- ner proceedings, and expressed his regret that a larger number were not present, and read tele- grams and letters from gentlemen who were, at the last moment, unable to attend. In the course of an interesting address, the Chairman stated that he had received from Mr. D: C. Haldeman, general manager for the United Kmgdom, a brief resume: of the business of the Comnany for 1902, which showed uninterrupted progress and prosperity in every department. nilst the accumulated funds, the income and the insurances continued to increase largely, it was gratifying to learn that the expense ratio showed a decrease. The figures received by cable from the home office showed in round numbers, that the accumulated funds' belonging to the policy holders at the end of December0 1902, amounted to £ 78,528,000, showing an in- crease over the previous year of six million founds. The contingent guarantee and surplus over liabilities amounted to £13,991,000, show- ing an increase of /i 016,350. The total income from receipts was fifteen million and 53 thousand pounds, showing an increase of £ 1,577,000. New business issued and paid for amounted to £ 42,438 000 an increase of £ 2,527,000, whilst payments to policy holders YmouAted to £ 5'?7 £ 'T' showi"S an ^crease of £ 88,000. The British, business fully participated in these re, suits, and taken as a wholp iao+ x £ 1 iUAe, last vear was the was 0;SS.Sf Proyc?edingnCteo Bf J tional position of his Mr DaSes SaS mentalSobfems^ £ °ne °f'the §reatest com. interest the readers o^thf'" WeeklyVew™^ we will only refer ,o ,he °hS''ff,,™ fS but 16 years ago the Mutnai + -oranch. it in Great Britain, andattbJ r °Perfatl01^ nni,, rpmmmLj that time practically its only recommendation to nublic favour here was its excellent reputation + £ TT -T e* + c for the sterling cha?ac £ £ the tUm+ted nhtip n.f nmWt lts contracts and the 0 Qnrted uP0n- which its affairs were there'is d° We find to-day? Why, that the e s scarcely a tow village in Great ?MprVnToh? he Mut^l has not its policy Id navmpnM ^pleted, and to have re- C6Qrlv /T coo nn °r us*ness to the amount of f6+w the Cnm° 111 °ine year shows conclusive- y trv offer to 1 as something very attrac- t^Ve need An/+ribIic—an^ something which fart A total Pu^^c have fully grasped vpar is snffi •lnC°me of over £ 684>000 in one to establish, the, British Sia+ h ?ri stltuti 1 Life in midst as a 'IO,n' We understand that the t„ Policy holders is as varied in its chara > is numerous, comprising as it c15>es Sr.f m-t"6 no^est in the land, as well as those oftheart^n dass. In the m'atter of big things, heard it mentioned with bated of +v.U*Ua^ ^as recently completed in London, oneof the largest insurances ever taken in Great Britain. And we cannot say that we wonder at it, for we do not know of a safer in- vestment for capital than that afforded by means of the investment policies of such an office as the Mutual. While the Company can show such a settlement as that detailed in the following letter, there is no fear of its forfeiting the confidence of

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What People Say. That if a man tacks the letters "Ll.B." onto his name, the inference is that he follows the law. That if a man has the letters "B.L. after his name, the probability is that the law follows him. That "John Jones, Ll.B." is a Bachelor of Laws. That "John Jones, L.B. is a member of" Ye Noble Order of ye Blacke Liste. That Colwyn Bay's first candidate for admission into this Noble Order will be presented at the Court" next month. That his photograph will be taken for the benefit of the public and the publicans. < That since the coming into force of the new Act, every publican must be an expert photographer before he can be promoted. That it is bad enough to arm policemen with batons but cameras-oh lor.— That a crematorium has been erected at Colwyn Bay. That it has been built by an enterprising trades- man. < That he is not an undertaker. That he uses the furnace for a different purpose to that for which the Woking affair is used. That by burning his shop refuse, instead of allowing the District Council to haul it away, he saves eighteen-pence per cart-load. < That the Council's -charge is ridiculously high. That it is by creating a lot ot trade refuse that shop-keepers make the money which enables them to pay heavy rates. That the" Jubilee Plunger", who is said to hold the record for extravagance, was a close- fisted miser compared with the Cowlyd Board. That instead of being called the "Joint Supply Board, this authority ought to be known as the Don't Supply Board. That Friday night's lecture was like its subject —very minute. » That Mr Ant is a wiser fellow than is generally believed. That he makes Mrs Ant do all the work. That many men in Colwyn Bay now wish they were ants. That there is a good time coming. That some day not so very tar distant, even the junior clerks in post offices will be polite. That at present the trail of Red Tape is over them all. < That a certain town, noted for its democratic ideas on licenses and things, has its aristocracry. < That it consists of office boys earning princely salaries. « That their bearing during office hours is very impressive. That the principals who are permitted to retain the services of the said aristocrats are usually very mild and 'umble folk-by comparison! That a good story is going the rounds about three jolly jurymen. it That they were coming home together from the Denbighshire Assizes by the last train. < That they enjoyed each other's conversation. < That when the train reached Colwyn Bay, they did not realise that they had "arrived." That when they reached Llandudno Junction they said things. < < That they had to tramp all the way home. < < < That they have been much "chaffed by their friends in the know. That Colwyn Bay would be an ideal place to live in if we could do without houses. it That Adam and Eve dwelt in a garden. ¥? That Eve tempted Adam-to build a house. I That the world has been unhappy ever since. That a Llandudno paper cheerfully heads a paragraph thus "More Deaths." That one must admire the writer's originality, if not his taste. That this is something distinctly new in local journalism. That soon we shall have obituary paragraphs headed "Still they come!" or "Still they go!" That smokers have a grievance. That when travelling by train they find the smoking compartments largely monopolised by ladies. That even the most hardened smoker is "shy about smoking in the presence oi members of the fair sex. That the lady passengers really ought to ride in the non-smoking compartwents, even though they dislike the" ladies-only" carriages. That the smokers, in airing their grievance, don't wish to be thought lacking in gallantry. That they are sorry they have to choose between the company of the ladies and the com- pany of the pipe of peace." That their regret is all the more keen for the reason that it is the pretty girls who usually select the smoking compartments. That the worshippers at the shrine of Mv Lady Nicotine have an eye for female beauty but when the final choice must be made they prefer the society of their beloved "cutties." That the semi-teetotal movement (no drinks between meals) has caught on at Colwyn Bay. That the demi-semi teetotallers are also a growing force here. That the crotchets all belong to the temper- ance party.

the British public:- "Kingswinford, October 20th, 1902. Dear Sir,— I have to-day received from you a state- ment of my policy, No. 524,099, for ;C5,500, taken out ten years ago. I have paid a premium of ^605 gs. 2d. for ten years, or a total of £6'°54 us. 8d., and you offer me, as a surren- der value, under this policy, ^5,318, or making a total cost for the year's insurance of ^5,500, ,6736 us. 8d. of which, I see, makes an annual cost of £73 13s. 2d., or Zi 6s. 9d. per cent, per annum, a result which I consider extremely satisfactory. The other options you offer me of having my £5,500 policy increased by a reversionary bonus of ^1,969 4s., which is equal to £ 3 IIS. 7d. per cent. per annum; or I could have a paid-up policy for £ 5,500, payable at my death, and draw a cash bonus of £ 1,509 os. 8d. Under my present circumstances, I think the latter option is more beneficial to me, and I shall, therefore, be glad to avail myself of this, and request you to hand me cheque for ,61,509 os. 8d., and a paid-up policy for £ 5,500. Yours truly, H-M- D. C. Haldeman, Esq." Mr. Davies referred to other letters from some of the leading gentlemen in North Wales, stating in some cases, how well satisfied they are with their policies, and in others, with the very hon- ourable and prompt manner in which the claims are settled. Mr. Davies further referred to a letter he had that day written to a gentleman, re the results of the Mutual and other offices. Several questions were asked which were very lucidly explained. Further remarks were made by Messrs. J. R. Dawson, J. E. Jones, John Roberts, Dr. Morgan Mr. Roberts and Dr. Morgan saying how very satisfied they were with their policies in the Mutual. Reference was made to the success of Mr. J. E. Jones in the Conway district, and to the high- ly satisfactory progress of the business in North Wales during the last 7 or 8 years. The meeting was most pleasant, and the points raised were very well ventilated. Interesting Wedding at Conway. HARGREAVES—NAYLOR. The picturesque Parish Church of Conway was on Saturday morning the scene of an interesting wedding, the contracting parties being Mr Ernest James Rundel Hargreaves, ot Liverpool, and Mrs Edith Naylor, of Cartref Melus, Conway. The Church had been decorated for the occasion, the chief feature being a huge horse shoe composed of violets, narcissi and lillies, which was sus- pended over the centre of the screen. Inside the screen and about the alter were a number of beautiful lilies and other flowers. The wedding was to have been of a quiet character, only the immediate members of the family being invited, but so popular was the bride that the Church was well filled before the cere- mony commenced. The ceremony was timed for half-past eleven, and a little while after the half hour struck, the strains of Gounod's Marche Militaire" pro- claimed the approach of the bride, who shortly afterwards entered the Church, leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr C. Mellidew Lees. The officiating clergyman was the Rev J. P. Lewis, M.A., Vicar of Conway, assisted by the Rev. Robert Jones, Rector of Gyffin. The bride, who is the second daughter of the late Mr John Lees, J.P., of Cartref Melus, Conway, and Oldham, was given away by her mother, Mrs Lees, of Cartref Melus. The bride- groom, who is the second son of the late Rev J. Henry Hargreaves, of Glasgow, had as best man his brother, Mr Arnold Hargreaves. Mr B. J. Potter, F.R.C.O., presided at the organ, and played with much skill and effect a selection from Rossini's "William Tell," and Wolstenholme's Du Antwort." During the signing of the register Mr Potter played a Festival March of his own composition, and as the bride left the Church, he p'ayed Mendelssohn's "Wed- ding March." The wedding party included Mr and Mrs C. M. Lees, Haven House Mr and Mrs Arthur H. Crump, Mr and Mrs Harry Keeling, Miss Alldridge, Miss Hargreaves (sister of the bride- groom), Mr Owen Rowland, J.P., N. P. Bank, and Mr and Mrs J. A. Pollitt, Bryn Eithin. After the ceremony, the wedding breakfast was given at Cartref Melus, and the happy pair left by the three o'clock train for London and Paris.