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

Beauty Spots of Colwyn Bay. THE FLAGSTAFF. (BY W. T. ROYLE, F.R.H.S.) Bartering the grounds by the main approach through the massive lodge gates, an effective picture is :seen. Right and left of the fine drive are broad borders of mixed plants, and in the distance an old cannon, the, history of which I was unable to obtain, and beyond an almost end- less display of shrubs, stately objects of atten- tion. On the lefit the well-appointed stables and coach-houses are seen. Leaving here, I enter the greenhouses, a fine range of compact and most sustantial structures amply, nay,- iprofusel|y furnished, no regard having been paid to cost. THE FERNERY. All aspects of gardening are interesting to me, and here I was given a special treat. The walls, beautifully clothed with Ficus ripens, made a most desirable background, and amongst the many fine varieties, not all re- markable for their size, I noticed adiantum capillus, vene,ris grandis, ad pedatum, ad im- braoatia ad cuneatum diefiex, ad gracillimium, ad .formosum Pteris in variety, Gymograrnma (gold ,and silver), Blechnum Gland uloso, Nephro- lapisis essiifolium, Platycerium alco-me, Poly- podimu aureum, Asplenium lawsonia, Davallia ficiensis, robosta, &c. Ferns maintain a high position if their util- ity is considered. Their fronds are among the most graceful ornaments of the boudoir, the dinner table, the bouquet and—not to forget— the head-dress. Capillaire, it may not be generally known, is prepared from the black maiden hair asplenium. adiantum nigrum. Adiantum fa^leyensis, the (monarch of its species and a gem amongst ferns, was con- spicuous by its absence. Its presence would be a grand object among its lovely confreres, as it is justly regarded as a treasure to be cherished for its attractive feature, demanding special care to bring out its charms to the fullest degree of perfection, and its satisfac- tory progress is much coveted. In the hands of many cultivators, not the slightest difficulty is experienced in nroducing a free, healthy growth, and really it is a plant of easy growth, although some growers "can, not get on with it," and the disappointment to the owner is probably greater than that of the grower. A large Dicksonia autairctiea looked anything but happy; being "isiheilved" and cramped up it was deprived of its nobility. It is an object of much admiration, when, given the desired space to show its elegant and refreshingly tinted fronds, and I may add that some of the above-mentioned would afford much more pleasure and add considerably to the general effect and delightful appearance if given more space, and here may I say that kindly differ- ences are always instructive? I .must not omit to notice the; plants of Begonia rex under the staging. They were simply perfect. While on the subject, perhaps the most delightful subject—of botany, may I say whata grand acquisition to NIr. Whitehead's already lovely collection the somewhat neglected iilmy ferns would be, such as the real Kill- arney fern, Tricommenes ràdicans ,and Todea supertba, &c. ? There are about 70 or 30 var- ieties. They are easily grown irresistibly grand, incomparably beautiful, and of a most graceful and distinctive character. I have grown the former successfully in a wardian case, and the latter in frames, and the sight presented by thje fine plume-like| jfronidis ('A darkest green with myriads of gems like srtuds of emerald is easier imagined than described, and a more pleasing sight it woulid be im possible for a fern lover to have—more rich than a gem. to my sight. BEGONIAS. These presented a rich and varied sight with masses of bloom and endless variety of marvel lous shades of tint. Both single and double were most beautiful, and some be'arded ones were almost beyond words of mine to describe. In the store I found some lovely specimens, a good diispliay of palms, notably Kentia foster- iana, areca luteseens, acantho-phoenix, &c., Colens in variety, Caladium, Bougainville glabra, Dracaena, Cycus revolenta, Abutilon in v crotons, &c., &c. All "that could be desired in a vinery, both above and below, presented itself. The grapes were a glorious show, and to this may I say that horticulture appeals to the highest facul- ties, in human nature. It elevates. Most men admire flowers, women love them, and children adore them. They are silent teachers, and bring influence of beauty upon life and character. C These in due time will no doubt makie a grainid display and become a most notable feature, judging from the immense variety ail- ready un,der glass and others waiting matura- tion, all presenting a most vigorous appearance. I hope I may be privileged to see them at their best, a sight which would afford me an infinite amount of pleasure. I must not Ikfave tihie greenhouses without a word or two rega-rdiing the peaches and nectarines. They were in beautiful order and presented the highest state of culture. From the former were gathered 1554, and the latter 1074. I should imagine a notable record. Cleanliness and order were everywhere noticeable, and weeds were remark- able for their absence. It was Moore who said, Why is a garden's wilder'd maze Like a young widow, fresh and fair ? Because it wants some hand to raise The weeds which have no business there." Outside a fine range of cold frames, well- 'Ile stocked are seen. These may be said to be among the most useful things a gardener can have. The gardens in front of the greenhouses bore signs of rough usage from the reoenrt change of weather, although it required very little im- agination to remind me how beautiful they must have been before the stormy wind paid its visits. This strange mysterious things we call The breeze, the air, the wind We call it so, but know no more, 'Tis mystery like our mind. Think not the things most wonderful are those oeyond our ken- For wonders are around the paths The daily paths of men. Ascending a few steps I come to the alcove. Here opens up ,scenery both natural and arti- ficial, and I can extol the artificial and favour the natural. The rose garden immediately in front, with a Pergola, was well clothed with roses, and the rose garden, with a show of carnations, &c., as a border had a fine display of blossoms, considering the time of year. But autumn blooming can scarcely be considered under our command still, it gratifies the eye and instructs our wandering thoughts to wel- come the time of buds—the infant year. Autumn is the time of the falling of the leaves, and it is also the time for reflection and to re- view the suocess or non-success of the past sea- son, and the reflections will present themselves s to the most gifted minds. October gives evi- dence of success or failure; it also brings us richly coloured leaves, new and exquisite charms, "singing leaves." The maple treies, for instance, refuse to use the hues they used to use, and many others, one of which I can- not pass without a remark. A branch of a young elder near the dove cote was of singular and uncommon beauty, a soft pale lavender. All such reflect the character of the season of autumnal splendour, although memory beams on the days th.ait are past. Pursuing my way along the terrace, the walls of which are beautifully dressed with creepers, lovely flowering shrubs and border plants. I tumi to the right to find a fine, beautiful, well-kept lawn at each end of which the Italian gardens may he seen. A garden should in all cases harmonisra- with the surrounding natural scenery. Half the spice of life is in contrast, and especially when you can abstract scenery from any point of view, and here the arrangements are exquisite, showing diversity of scenery with charming surroundings. "Earth's ripe treasures meet the admiring eye." Hare is a combination of nature and art. It is nature all over, with art .shining through every- where, yet its, touches are so. delicate that nature after all must have been the guide and the hand of man acted to her dictates. By no other than nature's teaching could so good a result have been achieved. Long could I linger over the delights, and. now is the time to. visit nature in her grand attire, glowing with orient tints, al- though no .season of the year could be dreary on this grand estate, which was once, I might say, a lone and loveless waste until Mr. White- head miade the desert smile." Something I attempted, something done." When Adam delved and Eve span where was, then, the gentleman!?" Shakespeare said "A true loibo-urer earns that he eats, gets that he wears, owes no man hate, envies no man's happiness, glad of other men's good, content under his own privations, and his chief pride is, in the modest comforts of his condition." On the left of the, Italian gardens a path leads to the spot where the old Flagstaff stood, and beloiW on the right there is a lovely bed of dwarf single Welsh briars, showing jet black fruit and much resembling the Raguso or Jap- anese roses. The rockery on the left is a rockery pure and simple. At the end of the Italian gardens the instru- ments for recording the temperature, wind, sunshine, &c.are fixed in a most prominent position,' and are very interesting objects. T An inviting retreat. The interior is most in- geniously arranged as to convenience and com- fort, and is a feature of much interest, and to come to the scratch it would be difficult to match on so .small a patch. It is .situated in a soft retreat of sylvan snlendour, which might be likened to a peasant proprietor's house of ancient times, situated in a sequestered nook of serene, luxurious shade. "Where nature far trom vulgar eyes Thro' Labyrinths of wonder flies." It is nature to. on&isi heart's delight, and like an elfin mansionl that nature lavished there, where one could be hushed in repose with pure tones of thought and mental harmonies relmind- ing me of Tom Moore — I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled, Above the green elm that a cottage was near And I said If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that is humble might hope for it here." Opposite the "Shanty" is a path through a plantation fronted with shrubs, pines, &c., and

COLWYN BAY LIST OF VISITORS. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood, Esq, resident Mrs Littlewood, do H. Percival Williams. Esq, Urmston Mrs Williams, Manchester J. D. Williams, Esq, do Miss Bowker, do Miss Harrison, Liverpool Mrs Muir, do E. Oliver, Esq. Manchester Mrs Clemson, Manchester Miss Clemson, do G. MeHor, Esq. Oldham Mrs Mellor, do E. Clegg, Esq, Rochdale Mrs Clegg, do Miss Scott, Colwyn Bay G. Windram, Esq, Birkenhead Miss Windram, Manchester L. Williams, Esq, do W. Williams, Esq. do E. Clegg, Esq, Milnrow Mrs Clegg, do Miss Clegg, do Sir Charles Schwann, Manchester Lady Schwann, do T. Lund. Esq, Bradford A. Simpson, Esq, Altrincham R, C. Haworth, Esq, Manchester G. Lamb. Esq, Wallasey J. Lamb, Esq, do R. F. Armstrong. Esq, Alderley Edge U. Armstrong. Esq, Spital A. Jeans, Esq, Oxton Mrs Jeans, do E. Milnes, Esq, Bury R. W, Milnes, Esq, do A. J. Sykes, Esq, Cheadle « Nurse Egerton. London T. Mackenzie, Esq, Rochdale Mrs Mackenzie, do Mrs Heap, Rochdale Miss D. Heap, do Miss M, Heap, do Mrs Jackson, Bowdon Miss Jackson and friend, do Miles Kirk Burton, Esq, Liverpool Miss Burton, do R. Richardson Esq, Chester Mrs Richardson and friend, do Miss Mellor and nurse, Abergele COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, Esq, Manchester T. Howe, Esq do Mrs Hirst, Huddersfield Miss Hirst, do C. Hirst, Esq. do J. Bowker, Esq, Manchester J. M Bowker, Esq, do Miss Bowker. do vV, Ivey, Esq, London Rev Nicholas, Flint Rectory Mrs Nicholas, do J. B. Littledale, Esq, and valet, Cheshire H, Dewhurst, Esq, and valet, do E. L. Towhshend, Esq, and valet, do R. B. Cholmondeley, Esq, and valet, do J, Higson, Esq, do Miss Moore, Croydon Nurse Cheery, London Mrs Rasdall, Lincoln Miss Rasdall, do Mackay, Esq, London Miss Mackay, do J, J. Robinson, Esq, Leeds Robinson, Esq, do Mrs Robinson, do Miss Robinson, do H. Bleckley, Esq, Chester Mrs Bleckley, do Master Bleckley, do LAWSON ROAD. Wave Crest—Misses Lever. Alderman Nicholson, J.P., Bolton Mrs Nicholson, do Nurse Gerrard, do HOTEL METROPOLE. J. Batters, Esq, Birmingham Mrs Batters, do J: Peaeh, Esq. Leamington N. H. West. Esq. Liverpool Stan Zylberlast, Esq. Birmingham Major T. A. Jones, Manchester J. Hunt, Esq. do F. Tyrer, Esq, Liscard IMPERIAL HOTEL. Mr Weyman, Crewe Mr Howes, Essex Mr R. NI. Smith, Llysfaen Mr Hyde, Manchester Mr J. Naylor, Bournemouth Mr F.EWalker, Cheltenham A. Charlton, Esq., Ryde, I.O.W. Mr J. Palmer, Liverpool Mr O. Williams, Sallord Mr. Kemp, Lewisham Mr F..Thomas, Fenton J. Henderson, Esq., London F. Bailey. Esq., Bristol P. Caldwell, Esq., Cheltenham R. A. Owen, Esq., Mold T. Barker, Esq., Bradiord LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mr and M rs Wood, Coggleshall Miss Warrington, Hanley Mrs Heaton, Bradford Mr and Mrs Bamford, Uttoxeter Mr Henry Bamford do Father Julian do Mr Withers. West Bromwich Mr Coleman, Birmingham Mrs Roberts, Liverpool MrsGregson, Southport Misses Gregson do MrsTimmis, Great Crosby Mr Leslie Timmis, do

the quiet curves unfold (fresh interest at every turn, as if to disperse one's cares away until the summit is reached. Jame-s Montgomery said Sweet was the scene, apart the cedars stood, A sunny inlet open'd in the wood With verdant tints, the wild-briar thicket grows For here the desert flourished as the rose. THE LOOKOUT. This interesting landmark is a massive and substantial structure, a most attractive feature inside and outside. Inside reminded roe some- what oif a miniature baronial hall. I will not attempt to describe the interior. The object of my paper is, principally GOIlJnectleid with the grounds and the surroundings. It is, however, a model of quietness and repose. The views of the valleys, hills and woods are unequalled— probably the grandest in North Wales. The multitudinous chair-mis are due to the -unchanging grandeur of nature hare displayed on a colossal scale, while lati the samej time. the majestic panorama is ever changing, finding new scenes and most imposing prospects, like an en- chanted maze, a fairy land of loveliness and .supreme attraction unencumbered by unsightly objects. Below me trees unnumber'd rise, Beautiful in various dyes The gloomy pines, the poplar blue, The yellow beech, the sable yew. JNO. DYER. Leaving the "Looko-ut," I visit the fine bowl- ing green and the live stock. Mr. Whitehead, I believe, is very fond OIf this branch of nature, and has catered well for their creature com- forts, The grounds are intersected with well- made paths, the walks being a great charm, and I now choose a lower one to find freshened landscapes on my way, and 2beiauty above me, beneath, and around, where the oak and beech mutual shades combine. The pines in recess- like forms are especially numerous and grand, -and the trees generally, but are much too numerous to enumierate. I was very much struck with the Fusehia walk (and a grand lot of rhododendrons show, ing fin,e buds). The arrangemelnrt of all kinds ■of shrubs in groups or beds is always a pleasing and interesting work. When rhododendrons, are used it is doubly so, for not only does the foliage produce a certain immediate effect, but the plant may be taken, from one end of the ground to the other any distance, laden with blossom-buds, with the certainty of a successful first season both in free growth and a fine dis- play oif flowers. It is a very prevalent notion that peat is the only soil in which this plarnt will flourish; nor is this erroneous idea confined isolely to those occasional practitioners in whom such ignorance would be pardonable; for it is by no means uncommon that! persons professing to be gar- deners gravely assert that peat, and peat alone, must be used. It is a fact that light, sandy loam answers equally as well. What is re- quired is a moderately -rich, light soil which is porous, or, rather, ,510 well drained and kept moist, but not rendered sour or unkindly by the presence of stagnant water. Descending still lower, I come: to the kitchen ■garden and orchard, ifehei utility part of t(he grounds:, a model of good keeping. Until now these were concealed by the plantations, but now they afford captivating scenes of both sea -and land in. tune with the surroundings. Con- tinuing my way towards, the lower lodge, I come to a bed of lemon coloured calceolarions in full bloom, a pretty object standing out most pro- minently amidst lovely shrubs and trees. Ar- riving at the lodge, a. pretty, cosy looking house n'icely covered with creepers and fronted with specimen shrubs and bordered with begonias, I pass over the main drive by a rising path to find a pretty rustic archway and catch sight of a fine lot of Royal felrn, Osmonida regaliis, and other ferns. Before closing my paper, in which I have dis. pensed with technical terms as much as pos- sible, I must say that my visits have been a ,source of very great pleasure to nm The only matter of regret is my inabilitty to- do justice to-so grand ,a place, which reflects the highest_eulogy on Mr. Whitehead, and proves his deep interest in; gardening and his love of nature generally. I believe it is a Welsh proverb, "The liberal .shall not lack praise," and this may truly ap- ply to Mr. Whitehead for making so fascinat- ing a place artificially and naturally, and he must feel justly proud, being his own curator. The whole place is a -model of neatness and order, and is highly creditafble to Mr. Clments, the head gardeinieir, whom I have to. thrunk for his great kindness and courtesy. W. T. ROYLE.

Colwyn Bay New Year's Day Chair and Crown Eisteddfod. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,—The following are the principal entries received for the above Eisteddfod up to d,afte:- Choirs: Colwyn Bay Choral Society. Nanitlle Yale United) ^Cholir, Penmachno Male Voice Choir, the Colwyn Male, Voice Choir, Deganwy Male Voice Choir, Colwyn Bay Juvenile Choir, Cor Plant Tainyrallt, Colwyn Children's Choir. Parties: Two and Two, Penmachno Quartet, Colwyn Bay Party, "Dau Siopwr," "Ifor a'¡ Gyfaill," "Eleanor ac Edeyrni," W. E. -J. and mate, "Llelw la"i gyfaill," Ioirweiilth a Prysor Dewi a'i gyfaill. Solos: Niellie, Menai, Caledfryn, Megan, Hannah, Katie, Annie, Dilys, Lottie, Josephine, Enid, Olwen, Edna, Mair, Curig, Llugwy, Ivor, D.J.M., Telynor, Gwilym, W.E.J., Llew, Iorwertlx Dewi, M'eirionfab, Arthur, Llewelyn, Simon, Harold, Llan, J.R., R.R.T., Geiriog, Manod, Penrhyn, F.C.J., Pesta, Gwl.adys. Brassy Bands: Royal Oakeley Silver Band, Conway Brass Band, Birkenhead Borough Silver Prize Band, Colwyn Siillvetr Band. Cornet solo: Llew, H.R., Teddde Thorpe, Bryniog, Marshall. Recitations Owen, J.W.S., Myfanwy, Gwen- dolen, Eryri, Bromw-en, Harri, Campbell, (finnie, Gould, Brighton), Gwen, Owain, Esther, T.H., Penedur, B-rython.-—Yours, &c., T. C. DAVIES, Bethafen,, Colwyn, R. JONES, Gwynfor, Colwyn, Secretaries.

Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M P., acquires a Large Estate. We understand that Dawpool, Thurstaston, the residence of the late Mrs Ismay, has been purchased by Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P. (Member for Denbighshire West), and that the price paid is about 50,0o0. Dawpoot as is well-known is a beautifully-situated residence on the Dee estuary, and was built by the late Mr E. H, Ismay, in 1883. The estate comprises about 380 acres, and the residence may be said to have been built regardless of cost.

Amateur Theatricals at Colwyn Bay. SHAKESPEARE'S "TWELFTH NIGHT." SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. A fashionable! audience filled the Public Hall at Colwyn Bay on Friday evening, when a suc- cessful amateur dramatic performance was given in aid of the Jubilee Cottage Hospital. Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night; or, What you Will was presented with a completeness and thloirioughness which would have- done credit to the professional istalgie, and the acting through- out was marked by such ,all-round ,excellence that the district is to be congratulated upon the possession of such a wealth of histrionic tallent. The piece was well staged and mounted, but the. jmiisrtakisi of over-elaboration was happily avoided. The works cif; Shakespeare gain no- thing by extravagant display. The play's the thing." Twelfth Night; or What you Will "hag bioen said to be. the perfection of English comtedy and the -most ifasicinating dTama in the language." It is -one of the lightest and most joyous of all Shakespeare's plays, and contains al'l the elements, which contribute to the attain- ment of a. happy and pleasuraible condition of mind. Care and responsibility are banished as we watch the delightfully irresponsible comedy of improbabilities, in which, as Feste, the Clown, says: "Foolery, sir, doth walk, about the- orb-—'like the sun-, it shines everywhere." The play defies criitrilClism as the- complicated plot almost defies; description or 'analysis. It is. neither tragedy nor pure comedy, nor yet docs the lyiric element predominate, though it is probably the most musical of all Shakespe are's pliays. Love without intense passion, a sus- picion -of tragedy without any harrowing of our feelings, satire without unkimdness. wisdom in the- guise of folly and folly in the garb of wis- dom, a happy ending and the mending of all love-'gick hearts: these;, together with much of the sweetest poetry eveir penned by Shakespeare, .oonistiituitie the leading features' of this most de- lightful play, call, it What you Will," as the dramatist, in hisi secondary title, suggests that we, may. The play wais written rather more than 300 years ago, and was probably composed if or some Twelfth Night celebration, perhaps foir that which iim-mediateily precedes the first rfc-ond-ed performance of the play in February, 1601. An interesting facit in connection with the revival of the pl-p" in 1907 in Colwyn Bay, in which the leading part was played by one of our most prominent members of the legal pro- fession, iSI that this first -authenticated per- formance- of this play took place at the Middle Temple before the members: of the Inn. The stage history of the play is a voluminous one, fior lilt has always; been one of the ,illOlslt ropular wli:th Jaudiernoels oif all classes. Amongst the famous; representations, are those in which Peg Woffingitioni played the part of Viola in z 1746, when John Keunible played M'alvolio. to the Viola oif Mirs. Goodall in 1788, when Mrs. Charles Kean, in 1823, made; her first appear- an-ce upon the stage as Olivia, 'and when- Phelps, in 1848, played Malvolio. In more re- ce-ot years Sir Henry Irving scorod a record with more than 40 performances in 1884, when Malvolio was played by Sir Henry and the brother and .sister by Ellein and Fried, Terry. A revival at Daly's Theatre took place am 1894. and was' made remarkable by the performances of Miss Ada. Rehan. and Miss Violet Vanbrugn as Viola and Olivia, respectively. The last great revival was that in which Beeribohm Tree, took the part of iMalvolio, tMarud Jefftries and Lily Bxavton the pa^lts- toif liviia and Viola. Of the characters of the play, Malvolio is un- doubtedly the. most interesting; for arrant con. ceit and overweening assurance he is unmatched in the whole course of dramatic literature; his- vanity and self-love are Tendered the more ridiculous by his contrast with the surround- ings in which he IS placed, and renden; him an easy prey to mischief-loving Maria, -and the witty Sir Toby Belch. The essence of the laughable is the incongruous, or the 'ridiculous arising out of absurdity as. well ais improbability, and where the detfect or weakness is of a man's own. seeking the humour is. most refined of all. What could be more incongruous or more laughable than the stern, formal 'and precise Malvolio, strutitiing like a turkey-cock, with extravagant smiling and ogling at his mistress-, jetting under his advanc-eid plumes? This: and Sir Andrew's unspeakable ignorance and; fatuity, heightened ibv dull conceit and clumsy imitation of spriighifc lin-eiss and, -wit, provoke unrestrained merriment. Sir Toby and Maria with real wit lead the laughter and furnish the occasion for it. But it is not only -as a laughter-provoicing farce that we must regard the play, for though there is no better floolin;~ in any of the dramatist's' comedies than that provided by Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Fabuan. and Mania, the play would be^ but a clever farce were it nioit for- the romantic interest provided by the hero' and the heroine. Viola, to. personal charm and beauty, has added a mind "which envy could not but call fair, and combines in her own character all the qualities most lovable in woman, modesty and brilliance, loyalty, virtue, a brave spiilit, gener-oismty and t-euderneiss. whilst Oliivia delights us wiith her inconsistent qualities of dignity and lack of re. serve, "simiooth, discreet and stable bearing' and wilfulness and caprice. There is more than a touch of pathos in 'those 'scenes in which we Ibebold dilgnilty and beauty bending to woo and wooing without success. Many of the most poetical passages of the play proceed from the lips of Duke Orsino, a "noble duke in nature as in name," a. ddlletlante in love, imaginative ,and refined, "of fresh and stainless youth," but yet a man of beautiful moods and fine passing phases rather than of stelrliing wiorth. For downright, genuine, heiarty characteristics we may look to those other male-ciharajaters of the, play, Sebastian and Anito,n,lo, and we shall not be difeappointed. They are men of fewer words than the duke, but warm, and sympathetic hearts;, men who -do not, as, the duke does, go in search of love, but upon whom it comes, as it always should, as a surprise and a revelation ■of new worlds -and new possibilities. A word reim.ainsi to: be said .albout Feste-, the Clown. Li may not be generally known that -Shakespeare s clowns are often 3Jmongst the most important 'characters of the piece, that they are not unfre- qutently made :the mouthpiece of hiis profound'Cist wisdom. The clown in Twelfth Night is not one of Shakespe.are's greatest creations in this class, but he is nevertheless an importlanit item in the play. He knows where true wisdom lies and wherein consists the greatest folly, and he performs his pant well in helping to unmask folly. He is "fit for all waters," and it is only by irony that he is called the "fool'' of the play. In hiiis own dharactier he attests the truth of his home-made proverb "Better a witty fool than a foolish wilt." The audience were sliimply charmed with the manner in wlhjiich the numerous, characters were pourtrayed, and all agreed that ith-e principal honours were carried off by Miss Queeniie Law as the Countess Olivia and Mir. Nunn as Malvolio. IMisis Plildia Pierson took the pllaoe of her sister, imisis Beissie Pierson, as Viol,a at very short notice., and acquitted herself with dis- tinction: in a difficult role. The characters, were represented as folliows:-Orsiino (Duke of Illyria), Mr. Vallance; Valentine, Miss Dora Nunnr; Curio, Miss- Edith Bates; Six Toby Belch, Mir. Charles- Kenyo-n; Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Mr. Archie Law; Sebastian, Mir. Guy Pierson; a Sea Captain, Mr. Leigih- Matthews; Antcmio, IMr. J. Alexandra; Friar, Rfev. D. R. Griffiths; Malvolio, MT. Francis Nunn; Fabian, Mlr. Alex Watt; Clown, Mr. Gray; First Officer, Mr. Edward Fisher; Countess Olivia, Miss Queenie Law; Viola, Miss Hilda, Pierson Maria, Miss Dorothy Law; Lords and Sailors, iM,r. Edwin Noble, Mr. Eddie Styithe, INIL Well Davies, Mr. Owen Pa-rry Jones, Mr. Bradley Wynne, and Mr. Horace Fisher. Tihe instrumentalist was Miss Mabel Johnson,, R.A.M. Mr. Charles Pierson was the Hon. Secretary. At the- close Mir. James Wood, J.P., said: I venture, as representing the Cottage Hospital, to iaisk this .assembly to join in thanking this distinguished and most kind company for the services they have rendered to the Hospital, and tlhe pleasure we have rerceiVled from the t,alen,ted performance we have just witnessed. We can only say, "Thanks and thanks and ever thanks, and "Anon be with us again." (A ppl au se.)

The Welsh C.M. New Church at Llandudno Junction. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir.—A paragraph appeared in your last issue reporting tte monthly meeting of Congregational Ministers Fraternal," wherein a resolution was adopted deeply regretting the decision of the is Calvinistic Methodists to erect a place of worship in Broad-street, within a stone's throw of the building used by the Congregationalists, while the district is sufficiently supplied with religious accommodation for the inhabitants." I will thank you for a short space to say a few words so as to prevent a wrong impression. It had long been intended to establish a Welsh C.M. Church at the Junction, as the Pensarn C.M. Chapel was considered to distant, being situated almost a mile to the east from where it is proposed now to build. Ten months ago our church was formed at the Junction, when twenty-nine members enrolled themselves. Now there are about forty-five mem- bers on the Church register, and, in all, at least sixty adherents. A Welsh C.M. Church should have been started their at least ten years ago, and our connection has suffered owing to that neglect. The new church now holds its services in a small corrugated iron building that belongs to the English Presbyterian Church, which is much to small and insanitary. Many earnest efforts have been made to secure a suitable site for a new school chapel. Eventually we found that there was no alternative but to take the site situated, not exactly in Broad-street but adjacent. It may be within a stone's throw of the Congregational Chapel but the Congregational Chapel at the same time will be within a stone's throw of our humble building. The disadvantage to us, on that point, will be exactly the same as the Congrega- tionalists. But that is not the great objection. The great objection is evidently, is that we are j going to build at all, for "the district is suffi- ciently supplied with religious accommodation." Pensarn, the only C.M. Chapel in the whole dis- trict, is too far, and is too full to accommodate our congregation. The Wesleyan chapel, I understand, is almost full; and the Baptist Chapel, they say, is filling well. As far as I can gather, the sufficient accommodation for Welsh chapel-goers in the. district, therefore, I suppose, must be in the Broad-street Congregational Chapel. Let that be. It stands to reason that a congregation, numbering, say sixty, belonging to a particular denomination, should have a place of meeting for themselves. Suppose for a moment that the Congregationalists at the Junction were in exactly the same position as the Calvinistic Methodists now are and suppose that the Calvinistic Methodists were to act towards the Congregationalists, under such circumstances, in exactly the same manner as they act towards us, their resolutions, doubtless, would have been of the thunder and lightning variety, and rightly do I venture to say that we would have been ashamed of ourselves. The Broad-street Church well knows the difficulties we have had during the past months in endeavouring to get a site and well do they know that we would not have fixed upon the site near their chapel had we been able to find a suit- able one elsewhere. For some time at least they must try and bear with us, and take things as they are. We will not enter upon their preserves, neither shall we try to win over any of their members, though we are well aware that, owing to our neglect, they have Calvinistic Methodists among their regular members. I trust that they will also refrain from any efforts to proselytize. There are opportunities in abundance for both Churches to do the proper work, each in its own sphere. There are Congregationalists and there are Calvinistic Methodists and also those who neglect the means of Grace whom both Churches ought to exert themselves, in the spirit of the great Master, to try to reclaim. All fairminded readers, I believe, will agree that it was our duty to provide a school- chapel at least for our congregation.—Yours, &c., C.D.

Tragic Death of Mrs. Rowlands, Llanfair. It is with sincere regret that I record the terribly sad death of Mrs Rowlands, The Mills, Llanfair- talhaiarn, which took place under tragic circum- stances on Saturday morning. It appears that Mrs Rowlands, accompanied by her daughter, was driving towards Abergele in a two-wheeled trap. When ascending the steep hill near Bronheulog, the horse became restive and unmanageable, owing, it is presumed, to seeing coming from the opposite direction a man wearing a white jacket. The animal eventually turned round suddenly, with the result that one of-the wheels of the trap came in contact with a heap of stones on the side of the road. The impact was so sudden that Mrs Rowlands was pitched out of the trap, alighting on her head, and sustaining such injuries that she died on the spot. Dr. Jones' assistant was immed- iately sent for, but all he could do was to pronounce life extinct. Dr. J. R. Hughes, Coroner for West Denbighshire, held an inquest on the body at Llanfair on Tuesday, the jury returninga verdict of Accidental death," and passing a vote of condolence with Mr Rowlands and family in their terribly sad and sudden distress. It is only twelve months ago since a son of Mr Rowlands and his deceased wife died in the prime of manhood from that terrible scourge, consumption. SEARCHLIGHT.