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ST. DAVID'S DAY AT LLANDUDNO.
ST. DAVID'S DAY AT LLANDUDNO. At the Clarence Hotel, I.landudno, on Mon- day evening, the annual St. David's Eve dinner took place. The chair wiaa occupied by Mr. E. W. Johnson and the vice chair by Mr. John Roberts, and every seat in the dinung-hall was occupied. The loyal toasts having been proposed from the chair, fr. T. B. Faxrington proposed the navy and army, to which ( olonel Eles and Colonel Sarson responded. Mr. T. Griffith proposed the clergy and ministers of all denominations, remarking that all the clergy and ministers in Llandudno were on very good terms with one another in spite of theological and methodical dithcukies. The Rev. J. F. Reece, in. reply, said that at time, the memory of the great men of Wales was not honoured by many monuments, but he was glad that at last '\V.'ik\s was recognising her great men. Father Ratcliffe and the Rev. J. Irvon Davies alM> replied. The latter said that there was a feeling abroad that the clergy and ministers were non-producers but heavy consumers, and he would Il,.t be surprised to see some. Budget scheduling their stipends as unearned incre- ment. The best way few the clergy and minis- ters to vindicate their position was to live thoroughly up to their mission. They must in this age of growing materialism and indifference emphasise the three overwhelming terms—God, enmity, and the soul. They must see they did not set c1.ass against class, but rather link hos- tile classes together, and humanise much of the a-speritv prevailing in their midst to-day. (Applaw<e.) The Chairman proposed the immortal memory of St. David. The toast was not needed tk). immortal ise that memory, but it served a beneficent purpose by bringing together for once in a while the great variety of conflicting sentiments which possessed' the land. (Ap- plause.1, As a Welshman, born and bred in Anglesey, he felt there, was too little toleration among them. toO little of the milk of human kindness; they did not come together often enough to compare notes. The amount of money spent in Wales upon fostering religious and political differences was truly colossal. He was sorry to strike a note hardly in tupe with the eloquence of the occasion, but he felt that the tn patriot did not want to see the time, the energy, the money of men expended in the perpetuation of what were re all v petti- fogging differences. Did they think enough of the possibility of blending their forces for the benefit of their common land? English, Welsh, Scottish, .and Irish were really pulling alontr the same coach of Empire to which thev were all so proud to belong. (Aoplause.) Mr. John Rort". the vice-chairman, and Mr. James Marks .also responded.
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION.
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. For Perfect Fitting and Natural looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Visits Mr. în. Chemist, every Thursday, 2.30 to 4.30. High class work at the most moderate charge. 169 PREPARING FOR THE CREWE EISTEDD- FOD.—A railwaymen's Choir has been formed in this Crewe of Wales to compete at the Crewe Eisteddf<>d which it to be held on the 19th in.t. The choir is being trained by Mr. Robert Williams, of the Locomotive Depart- ment, and we wish it every success. COr\TY COUNCIL ELECTION.—Mr. W. O. Williams held a meeting in furtherance of his candidature last night (Wednesday) in the Preswylfa Wesleyan Chapel Schoolroom. The principal speakers were the Rev. Hugh Barrow Williams, and the Rev.. W. R. Roberts, Llan- dudno Dr. Spinther James, and others. The candidate also addressed the meeting which was all enthusiastic one. A PROMISING JUVENILE VOCALIST.— Miss Hlodwen I .ea, of Llys Meirion, Avallon Avenue, was a successful vocalist at an I.O.G.T. entertainment held at Llandudno on Thursday evening. Her songs were Cherry Ripe," and a roupJe in the Welsh language, which greatly pleased the audience. RAILWAY MOTOR OMNIBUS.—The splen- did motor omnibus which has been put upon the service between Colwyn Bay Station and the Oueen's Hotel, Old Colwyn, is being stored in th garage at this place. The public will be able to avail themselves of a morning trip to Colwyn Bay. The bus leaves the Junction at 7.15 a.m., and ('alls for passengers at Pensarn, Do Iwyd, Mochdre, and Tanybryn, and the re- turn journey is made to the Junction at night, starting from Colwyn Bayr station at 9.35 p.m., calling at the above named places. This will be a boon to many. ACCIDENT AT THE STATION.—When Mr. and Mrs. Oates, an aged couple were returning to Conway from Llandudno by the 6.10 p.m. train, an accident befel them. The couple, alighted from the train at the Junction before it had ceased running, with the resuk that both were hurled on to the platform. Mrs. Oates received serious injuries to her head, whilst Mr. Oates received a severe shaking. Dr. Jones was at once summoned, and pending his arrival Porter Nie-ld rendered first aid. The doctor was on the scene in about three minutes, and after L stitching the back part of the lady's head, she burned round to her medical attendant and said Duima ye live on the Station?" The pair were afterwards taken by cab to Conway wher« they are progressing well towards recovery. It is regrettable to find the dangerous practioe of leaving trains in motion is on the increase- RAILWAY TEMPERANCE UNION FOOT- BALL.—A final match for the Railway Shield, so far as the Chester and Holyhead section are concerned, will take place on Saturday, on the Woodland Park enclosure, between the Llan- dudno Junction Locomotives and a team attached to the Shropshire Union CaJDal service. The locals lioj)e to turn out a strong eleven as before, and entertain hopes of success. Given fine weather there is sure to be a good number of spectators watching the event. PRESWYLFA CHAPEL.—The ladies of this chapel are busy preparing for the bazaar to be held in June. Mr. Joseph'Hughes'and his class in the Sunday School have presented, a ser- viceable wall clock to the church, which is much appreciated.
GLANWYDDEN.
GLANWYDDEN. COMPETITIVE CONCERT—A very suc- cessful competitive meeting was held 011 Wednes- day last at the Welsh Baptist Chapel. The building was crowded with an appreciative audi- ence, which was presided over by Councillor William Thomas, of Llandudno. Amongst the com{Kjti:tioii^, which were keen and interesting, were the following results:—-Solo few children, Clyw ni, fwvn NN-aredw-r I, Miss Nellie Roberts, Llandiudno. Duet competition, "GWYS i'r Cild," Mr. Llew Davies and friend, Colwyn, Challenge solo for aU voices: Prize divided between Mr. R Twrog Williams and Mr. Llew- elyn Davies.
BETTWS-Y-COED,
BETTWS-Y-COED, WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT i BETTWS-Y-COED. For the week ending Saturday. Feb. 2btli. :010. Mean Maximum (in shade) 43'8 Mean Minimum (in shade)$3-7 Highest in shade 40 Lowest in shade ( Maximum in the SUIl 0 Lowest on the grass Bright sunshine 1-3-5 hrs. Mean amount of cloud -0'^ per cent. DR. HUGH WATSON Fox, Observer. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Ellis, ol Detroit, U.S.A., which occurred on Friday, February nth, at her home in i>etrodt, in her 56th year. A native of Bettws-y- Coed,. she was a sister of the late Mr. Ellis Roberts, Pyllau, and Mrs. T. H. Roberts, Dol- ydd-terrace, the latter being the only one sur- viving. Mrs. Ellis left Bettws many years ago, and made her home in the States. CHuRCH LITERARY SOCIETY.—The members of this Society were afforded the oppor- tunity of listening to an excellent address de- livered by Mr. T. P. Osborne Yale, J.P. The address was founded on an advanced geograph- Lcal examination paper. In the course of the paper he gave a most interesting and instructive lesson on the vast amount of importance that geographical situation played in the prosperity and advancement of every country, also of the vast political importance of certain places, such as Gibraltar and the Suez Canal to England. Mr. Yale was very fluent and interesting, so much so that the audience did not realise that he had spoken for ninety minutes. The chair was occupied by the Rev. O. G. Prichard, Vicar of Capel Garmon. The Rev. R. M. Jones, M.A. (Vicar) and rr. Rolands also s-po-ke. CHARGE OF THEFT.—On Tuesday, ait a special Court, before Colonel Johnstone and Mr. Robert Parry, a youth named Edward Mor- ris Roberts (17), Cae Gwegi, Capel Curig, who was hound over a fortnight ago for stealing a btcyvle lamr- was charged with breaking- and entering the house of Cae Gwegi, Cap Curig, and stealing therefrom jewellery and other articles, to the value of ^15 ns., the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, on Saturdav last. P.C. Prichard having given evidence of arrest, ;T-soner was remanded in custody until Friday morning. EL EC ITON.—1The candidates for the elec- tion, which takes place on Saturday, for the seat on the County Council, are Mr. Robert Parry, J.P.. Peindyffryn- (chemist), and Mr. Ro- Ixtrt Beck, Draper, Hangor. Mr. Parry's know- ledge of the needs of the district, his great ex. perience on various public bodies for the past 20 years should be a sufficient recommendation to secure a triumnhant return.
MAE NAN.
MAE NAN. A COMPLAINT.—At the Bettwsycoed Ses- sions OIl Saturday, Mr. Jelf Petit, one of the Magistrates, who tesides in, Maenan, said he wished to coanplain of the way in which Maen.an .r; T)oliced. He had no doubt the one con- stable did all he could, but a casual visit was not sufficient, as the place was swarming with tramps. He desired to make a public protest, and wished the sergeant to convey his. protest to the Chief Constable.
GYFFIN.
GYFFIN. SOAH, WESLEYAN ( -'I-IAPEL. I xt Sunday at 10 a.m., Mr. Laac Evans, Colwyn 0 p.m., Mr. Richard Rowlands, Colwyn Bav. SILOH METHODIST CHHPEL.-Next Sun- day at 10 a 111. Rev. J. 0 Jones h p.m., Service of SOD g.
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PATRON SAINT OF WALES. St. David's Festivals in North Wales. Series of Successful Celebrations The festival of St. David was kept up with increased enthusiasm in North Wales, and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings a number of successful banquets were held. PENMAENMAWR BANQUET. MR. L. J. ROBERTS ON CRITICS OF WALES. The St. David's Day banquet at the Grand Hotel, Penmaenmawr, has become one of the most important gatherings in North Wales to celebrate the immortal memory of the Patron Saint of Wales. On Tuesday evening a company of close upon a hundred attended the excellent banquet provided by Mrs. Skilbeck, who each year eclipses all previous efforts in making the evening an enjoyable one. The banqueting hall had been beatifully decorated, and the table decorations were worthy of the finest hotels in the Metropolis. An excellent fare was provided, and everybody spoke in glowing terms of the catering. ABSENT FRIENDS. In the regrettable absence of Colonel C. H. Darbishire, the chair was occupied by his worthy son, Mr. Watkin Darbishire, who apolo- gised for the absence of his father, who did not yet feel sufficiently recovered from his recent accident to venture out late at night. During dinner a telegram of congratulation was read from Dr. J.R. Williams, J.P., who has gone abroad for the benefit of his health. The loyal toasts were submitted and music- ally honoured. Mr. W. J. Key, in an able speech, proposed the toast of The Bishops, clergy and ministers of all denominations." In doing so, he referred to the great loss the parish of Penmaenmawr had sustained through the death of the Rev. Canon David Jones, and also welcomed his suc- cessor, the Rev. Griffith Matthews. The toast was heartily honoured, and a part- song was beautifully rendered. Interesting remarks, in responding to the toast, were made by the Rev. Griffith Matthews (Vicar), the Rev. J. F. Reece (Vicar of Llanrhos), and the Rev. D. P. Davies (Congregational minister). A GOOD CITIZEN AND A GOOD SOLDIER. The next toast was that of the Imperial Forces," presented by Mr. James Porter, Con- way. He said that at no time was it more necessary for His Majesty's forces to know that they had the good wishes and earnest prayers of every man in the Empire than the present. Thev had all come to the conclusion that the way for a great nation to preserve peace was to be prepared to compel peace if required. If they wanted to know how to help the forces of the Empire, they could commence at home. In the first place, he would commend to them for the well-being physically and mentally of the boys of Penmaenmawr and neighbourhood the scheme of General Baden Powell for a corps of boy scouts in every town in the Principality. The boys would be taught originality, self-reli- ance, and to help other people beside them- selves. Perhaps it was hardly necessary to en- courage young men to join the Territorials in Penmaenmawr. In Penmaenmawr they had at the head of affairs one who had taught them that it was possible for a man to be a good citizen and a good soldier. He referred to Colonel Darbishire. (Hear, hear.) He did not wish the company to think that he was saying empty words. He wanted every man of them to lay this to his soul if he could not himself join the Territorials, he had a brother or son whom he could encourage tQ jpin. They must remember that they musUmÜntain that suprem- acy which had taken centuries to build np. The local Company at Penmaenmawr was exceeding- ly well officered. He did not come there to flatter them, but he often wished in Conway that they had a little more of the Penmaen- mawr patriotism. He had great pleasure in submitting the toast> and coupling with it the name of Captain Jenkins, Captain H. J Jenkins, in acknowledging the toasts, said that the men of Penmaenmawr had responded well to the call, and now the Pen- maenmawr Company of the 6th Battalion R.W.F. was the strongest—a fact which they in Penmaenmawr should be proui of. How long the members of the Territorial Force would be content to bear the burden of national defence on their shoulders, while the great bulk of the nation did nothing, either in the way of service or money, he could not tell but he could assure them that the Territorial Force was the only thing that rested between the nation and con- scription. and if some day it should happen that the members of the Territorial Forces felt no longer inclined to bear the very heavy burden placed on their shoulders, they would find that the nation would have to go in for some form of universal service such as Australia and the other Colonies. (Hear, hear.) A JUST TRIBUTE. Mr. L. J. Roberts, H.M. L the guest of the evening, in submitting the toast of Dewi Sant," said he felt sorry at the absence of Col. Darbishire, but they had a worthy representa- tive in the chair in his son. (Applause.) He had had the privilege of working with him in the educational affairs of Carnarvonshire, and he could only say that the attention and sacrifice which Colonel Darbishire gave to public work should make Penmaenmawr feel proud of him. On the last occasion that he (the speaker) met him, it was nery early in the morning at Carnar- von' and after rambling about the schools of Carnarvonshire all dav, he left him at 9.15 p.m. at Bangor, so that he must have been for fourteen hours on public duty that day. He accepted the invitation to that dinner with present recollections of the former function. The function that night had exceeded it in one respect, and that was the beautiful music they had heard. He congratulated the singers, and especially the party who sang the finest pro- duction of any Welsh composer, Y Blodeuyn Olaf," It was with great pleasure that he accepted the kind invitation to attend the Pen- maenmawr St. David's Day banquet once more Bnt his pleasure was not unmingled with sadness, and he could not help touching upon a melancholy chord when he remem- bered that several of those who had taken a leading part at the dinner he attended three years ago, had been struck down by the arrow of death. They remembered particularly the late Vicar of Penmaenmawr, Canon Jones, who presided at the dinner, and whose buoyancy and radiant vigour were then as remarkable as his massive intellect. They missed also Mr. J. Vllanson Picton, that devoted public man, who had "surveyed history, politics, mind," and who at the same dinner, charmed them all with a speech delivered in the Welsh language, which ke had mastered daring his residence at Pen- maenmawr. The celebration of the memory of St. David was one of those institutions which was firmly rooted to their Welsh mountains. They could not help thinking of Ceiriog's lament over his shepherd-hero, Alun Mabon. This Mr. Roberts recited in the original Welsh, and then gave a translated verse Still the mountains tower high. Still the winds around them roar. Still when dawn lights up the sky, Sing the shepherds as of yore. Round the hills and meadows fair, Still the starry dairies grow, Bnt the shepherds singing tktre A Are aot chose of long a:o. St. David, Mr. Roberts proceeded, was one in a long roll of eminent Welshmen who had been benefactors to their country. There were persons indeed who seemed to believe that there never had been any Welshmen of eminence. He asked for the forbearance of the company while he dealt in a few remarks with an extra- ordinary letter that appeared in the Spectator last Saturday. The writer of the letter main- tained that Wales had never produced a person who would live in history with the exception of Mr. Lloyd George. That audacious state- ment was made not to extol Mr. Lloyd George, but rather to decry Wales. Surely the writer of that letter would not deny that St David, the Patron Saint of Wales, was a name that Jived in history ? (Applause.) Within about five miles of where they were assembled that night was the birthplace of another ecclesiastic, Archbishop Williams of York, and Lord Keeper of England in Charles I.'s time-" hasty, hot Welsh Williams," as Carlyle called him,—and close by was the birthplace of the Welshman, John Gibson, the sculptor. From Penmaen- mawr, they could almost see in the mystic Anglesey the mansion of Penymynydd, the an- cestral home of the Tudors, the strongest dynasty that ever sat on the English Throne. As the historian Froude had remarked, In bestowing a dynasty upon England, the Welsh found a gratification for their honourable pride." The Tudor sovereigns—names surely which would live in history-were proud of their Welsh des- cent, and the poets of their time, including Shakespeare, who had a most tender corner in his heart for Welshmen, flattered their sover- eigns as Welsh. Later, Gray, in his Bard," said of Elizabeth, Her eye proclaims her of the Briton line." And Gray was a professor of history, too. (Applause.) In military annals, from the days of Crecy and Agincourt onwards, the Welsh, an old and haughty nation, proud in arms," as Milton had sung, had produced names such as that of Picton, who won undying fame at Waterloo. (Applause.) And Llewelyn and Owen Glyn- dwr were acknowledged to be not rebels, but rather heroes of the nations," who would live in history as statesmen and warriors. English- men had no idea of the rich mine of literature that existed in the Welsh language, but those of them who had learnt Welsh readily acknow- ledged the greatness of many of the Welsh poets. Thus, George Borrow (who had learnt Welsh in addition to the amazing number of languages he had mastered) said that Goronwy Owen was the greatest British poet of the last century (the eighteenth), and of Dafydd ap Gwilym he said that he always considered him the great- est poetical genius that had appeared in Europe since the revival of literature." (Applause.) But leaving out the names of those who had written or sung in Welsh, what if they omitted from the roll of British authors the names of Walter Map. Geoffrey of Monmouth, Giraldus Cambrensis, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan (the Silurist), John Dyer, and George Meredith ? (Applause.) Had none of these a niche in his- tory ? And, in the world of action, let them not forget that Oliver Cromwell was the grand- son of a Welshman from Glamorgan, and him- self signed his name as Oliver Cromwell, alias Williams," in his early days. "Hence," said Mr. John Morley (now Lord Morley), those who insist that what is called a Celtic strain is needed to give fire and speed to an English stock find Cromwell a case in point." (Ap- plause.) And Henry M. Stanley, whose auto- biography everybody was reading now, was a Welsh boy named John Rowlands, from Den- bigh. If the writer in the Spectator ever drank any vyater in London—possibly he was a follower sf'St. David in being & watef drinker,—he j should remember he owed it to another native of Denbigh, Sir Hugh Myddleton, who, three 1 centuries ago, brought London the water from the New River which still formed the water supply of the Metropolis. (Applause.) The toast having been drunk in silence, Mr. J. W. Post, Conway, submitted the toast of Cymru, Y Cymry, a'r Iaith Gymraeg," in an excellent address, and this was responded to in one of his extremely clever Welsh speeches, by Mr R. Lloyd Jones, butcher. The health of the visitors v. j.s proposed by the Rev. T. D. Jones. and responded to by Mr. L. J. Roberts and the Rev. J. F. Reece. In submitting the toast of the President, Mr. Watkin Darbishire, Captain Jenkins also re- ferred to the unavoidable absence of the Colonel. The President briefly responded, and eulog- ised the services of Ir. Christmas Jones as the Secretary of the St. David's Day Committee. He wished to tender to him, and also to the ladies and gentlemen who had entertained them that evening, their heartiest thanks. The health of the hostess and host. Mrs. Skilbeck and Mr. Skilbeck, was heartily drunk by the company, all remarking that the evening had been a most enjoyable one. Between the speeches part-songs were ren- dered by a party of eight, and Mr. L. J. Roberts spoke iu very glowing terms of their perform- ances, and urged both them and the Penmaen- mawr Male Voice Choir, who had such a splen- did conductor, to enter the competitions at the National Eisteddfod to be held in Colwyn Bay. CINI AW CYMREIG. Dathlwyd lwvl Dewi gan chwech-ugain o Gvmry Penmaenmawr trwy gyfraniad o giniaw blasus vn Neuadd Rhydychcn. Cariwyd allan vr holl-ddarpariadal1 i foddlonrwydd pawb gan Sir. a Mrs. Owen, Yr Arcade, a haeddant glod mawr am eu trefniadau deheuig. Y FORD: Ir Gig Eidion Rhost. Rhuddvgl-y-Meirch. Molltwyn Berw. AIelusion Pastai Afalau. Pastai Riwbob. Pwdin Reis, Sago, Tapioca. Bara a Chaws. Wedi i bawb gael eu digoni, deuwyd at y ltwnc-destynnau, y Parch. John Rowlands (y llywydd) yn agor vn frwd gyda'r Teulu Bren- hinol," a dilynwyd gyda datganiad swynol gan y Bonwr J. H. Morris, o Unwaith eto'n Nghym- ru anwyl." Cynygiwyd yr ail lwnc-destyn, Gweinidogion yr Efengyl," gan y Bonwr R. E. Williams. Ymysg Hiaws o ddywediadau pert gan y Bonwr Williams, cafwyd englynion o waith Eifion Wyn. Atebwyd dros y gweini- dogion gan y Parch. D. Harris. Pwysleisiai y ffaith mai yr un ydvw gwaith gweinidogion yn awr a gwaith Dewi Sant. A~wgr\ r>u:. -g- rwydd i'r eglwysi gymeryd y chwareuon, ac hefvd V ddrama o dan eu hadenydd. Dilyn- wyd gydag unawd, Hen Alawon Cymreig, ar y crwth, gan y Bonwr Albert Davies yn hynod feistrolgar. Yn nesaf rhoddodd y Bonwr J. Owen adroddiad o Lanciau Aberdaron yn wir effeithiol. ac enillodd gymeradwyaeth uchel. I Ymddiriedwyd llwnc-destyn Y Gened) Gym- reicr "i'r Bonwr R. D. Owen, a chafwyd anerch- iacfmor efieithiol ganddo nes codi yr ysbryd Celt-
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DINNER AT LLANDUDNO JUNCTION.…
DINNER AT LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. 1 very «uc.oewful dinner was held at the Sta- tio'n llo^'I, l.kmdudno Junction on evening, this being the seventh, which has beeu held to celebrate the memory o4 St. Councillor Sam (Vhamtrey presided, and Mr.. W. Rhvdwen Jones occupied the vice-chair. The following gentlemen were present K. James, Messrs. Henry Nevitt, t. K Da%e>, F W. Williams, S. I- Norbury, R. J Hil* William Hendon (Llangystemn), T. );{:-w- man, S. Hughes (Llandudno Pier), R. Green- field Captain R. Jones (Conway), llutchinscKn (Degar.wyi, Councillor A. J. Oidman, G. H. Davies, ]osei>h Thoanas Jones, J. Herbert Jone^, T O Morgan, Thomas W yrone, J- Hooson (('onway!. D. Clwyd Ciriffitte William Davies {Talyc-afni, Hug^h Jones (Ulonan a r l'ritchard, Fred Ihvtterwprth Arthur Jones, Ted Jones, William Williaims, H.A., Torn Simth John Da\-ies iDeganwy), John Owen (Messrs. II. and J. Owen, Llandudno), J. Ldwards, II. Rogers Jones, Councillor F. J. Sars<m, D. Garic Roberts, and C-riffith Roberts (LkuidudnO|, 1 Osborivj Roberts, Richard Ley, and Hugh Great credit is due to Mr. Mac kin Lay Davie a for having made such excellent arrangements for the success of the event. The h dining-room was beautiially decorated for the occasion by the popular hoc* Mrs. Roberts, m which work she wa* ably assisted by Miss Roberts.. The menu was of a very high-class character, and reflected the greatest credit upon the hostess. The serving was all that could be deisired. The daffodil was very much in evidence as a table defloration. The company was a merry one, and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. The President announced to the meeting that he had received: information that the Venerable Archdeacon Evans, who was staying at his I.I.tildu,dno residence, had passed away. They all rcgret1.t:d the loss of so distmgnished a Churchman, and his death was a loss to the \\elsh nation. The venerable divine s name was David, and be (the speaker) was sure thAt the Archdeacon had often responded to the toast of the immortal memory of St. David. A ,-ot;¿, (A synnipajthy (with the fainmly wa-s na^ed bv the company standing. The loyal toa-vts were proposed with much felicity bv the President and Vice-Presidents, and drunk with enthusiasm and musical hon- ours. Mr. D. Garic Roberts sang the National Anthem, and the company also sang "Crod bless the Prince of Wales. The toast of The Navy, Army, and Aux- iliarv Forces" was proposed. by Councillor F. J. Sarson in a;n, able speech, and was responded to by Mr. C. F. Davey, late of the 2nd Lanc-a- Mhu-e Fusiliers, in happy vein. Mr. T. Wynne proposed "The Bishops, Clergy and Ministers of all Denomina.tibns" in a speech of good common sense, and the Rev. E. James resi>^nded. Mr. T. J. Jones proposed Ihe Town and Trade," and Messrs. Mackinlay Davies and Fred Buitter\vr>rth responded. Ne-vtx was the toast of the evening, St. David," in better hands than those of Mr. II. Rogers Jc/nes, who made his' subject most in- teresting and spore with much ability. The popularity of the President and Vice- President was ainplv evidencexl by the rousing cheers and musical honours that acconipallied the drinking of the toasts. Mr. R. (Greenfield proposed the former in a very pleasing manner, and Mr. Herbert Jones, in his humorous style, proposed that of the Vice-Chairman. 130th Councillor Chantrey and Mr. Rhydwen Jones responded with short but Mr. VVillLam William, B.A., in a short and neat speech, proposed the toast of ''The Press," and Mr. D. Clwyd Griffiths land Mr. Ilngh Darieo responded. Mr. D. Clwy-d Griffiths proposed" The Visi- tors," and Councillor Sarson respfrnded, whilst Mr. McKmlay Danes ]>roposed, in his eloquent manner, the -to.a.st of The ILostesis," coupling with it the name of Miss Roberts, which wits drunk with much enthusiasm and the "vigorous rendering of For they are jolly1 good ladies. ir". Roberts responded in her usual charming manner, and Miss Rolxrt.s also returned thanks. Delightful songs were given by Messrs. D. Garic Roberts, Harry Pritchard, McKinlay Da%ieis, (ieorge Chase, and Master IIarrv Davies, and Mr. Tom Smith ''brought down the house" with a splendid violin solo. Mr. T. Osborne Roberts, of Llandudno, was the ac- companist. Gramaphone selections were also given by, Mr. Bendon. The proceedings closed at midnight with the singing of the National A nthem.
DINNER AT LLANRWST.
DINNER AT LLANRWST. The annual dinner held at the Victoria Hotel on Tuesday evening in celebration of the Welsh Patron Saint, was admitted on all hands to be the most enjoyable and entertaining experi- enced for many years. This was largely due to a high class musical entertainment and the pre- sence of such a wittv speaker as Mr. Lewis Hughes, J.P., Amlwch. Mr. Charles T. Allard made an efficient Presi- dent. and was ably supported by Dr. Huw Wil- liams as Vice-President. Messrs. A. Morley Jones and J. Jenkins acted as accompanists. The Secretary, Mr. Thomas (saddler), deserves the greatest credit for the way the arrangements were carried out without a hitch, whilst the caterers, lr. and Mrs. McFarlane, excelled themselves. There were about sixty guests. The President submitted the loyal toast, which was musically honoured, the veteran Mr. E. P. Hughes leading in the singing of "God Save the King." Mr. Lewis Hughes, J.P., Amlwch, in propos- ing the toast of the evening, said that it was a great risk to entrust a stranger with such an im- portant mission. Some of them, perhaps, re- membered seeing him at the function in that room fifty years ago. (Loud laughter.) Many of them, since then, had disguised their identity under a mask of hirsute appendage—laughter --and no longer breathed the vital breath of youth. (Laughter.) As the result of his pre- sent speech, he anticipated that another fifty years would elapse before he was again invited to join them in such a social function. (Laugh- ter.) In the past it was considered a national sin to speak English at these functions when the sentiment Wales for the Welsh was the battle-cry. (Laughter.) Since that period Wales had made rapid strides in the progress of nations, and no longer looked askance at the settling amongst them of men from over "Clawdd Offa." Welshmen had of late years crossed the border, and were to be found all over the world, and occupying positions next to the throne itself. (Cheers.) These functions were ob- served by Welshmen all over the country. In London, Birmingham, and Newcastle-on-Tyne, Welshmen assembled every year to honour their Patron Saint, as the Welshman's love of his country was never blunted by absence, but rather intensified by the fact. (Cheers.) As long as Welshmen clung together, and kept loyal to the traditions of their fathers, the grand old language would never die. (Applause.) As long as they kept true to the grand sentiment which kept their Patron Saint evergreen in the memory of the nation, they need not fear the future. (Cheers.) Mr. Charlton sang The Veteran." Mr. Albert Hughes proposed the toast The Town and Trade of Llanrwst." He said that although trade had been very quiet in the town of late, it could not be laid to the charge of the tradesmen, who were amongst the most enter- prising and up-to-date in the Kingdom. (Cheers.) Considering the position of the town, prices for commodities compared favourablv with other towns. More could be done to assist local trade if the gentry of the district purchased their re- quirements locally instead of sending away for everything they wanted. (Applause.) The success of one depended upon the success of the other, therefore it was essential for them to patronise each other. (Cheers.) A movement eas on foot to run a light railway from Conway to Llanrwst, which would bring Llanrwst into closer touch with the outlying districts. The works at Dolgarrog would also be in full swing shortly, which would greatly assist the town. It was also proposed to run a Light Railway from Corwen to Bettws-y-Coed, but he con- tented that it would be far better to run it to Llanrwst, and thus connect the old town with the upland villages. (Applause.) Mr. Dei Griffith sang a song, and was re-called enthusiastically, after which Mr. D. G. Wilson responded, and Mr. R. J. Jones followed with a song. Dr. Huw Williams proposed the health of the President, to whom he paid an eloquent tribute, and the toast was honoured in hearty fashion. The President responded, and Mr. D. G. Wil- son and Mr. Gerrard having sung, Mr. H. J. W. Watling, J.P., proposed the health of the Vice- President. The toast was drunk with musical honours and Dr. Huw Williams made a capital speech in response. Mr. Dei Griffith having sung a solo, Mr. J. D. Jones proposed The Visitors," coupling the name of Mr. Lewis Hughes, the young man who had attended the function fifty years ago. (Laughter.) The toast was enthusically honoured. Mr. Lewis Hughes, in responding, expressed his thanks to Mr. J. D. Jones. Songs were subsequently rendered by Mr. Dei iffith, Mr. Lewis Hughes, J.P., Mr. L. M. Hughes, Dr. Huw Williams, and Mr. Gerrard. Mr. J. E. Humphreys proposed "The Host and Hostess Nn eulogistic terms, and Mr. Mc- Farlane replied. On the motion of iNIr. Humphreys, the solo- ists and the accompanists were thanked for their services. The function terminated by everyone present joining in singing the Welsh and English National Anthems. During the evening Mr. Lewis Hughes recited a poem by Dyfed."
CAPEL GARMON.
CAPEL GARMON. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Ellen Roberts, Pant y Pwll, widow of the late Mr. Robert Roberts, which occurred on Sunday week in her Si-st year. The funeral took place on Wednesday week at the Parish Churchyard. The service, at the house vrtm conducted by the Rev. P. J. Roberts and T. C. Roberts (Wesleyan), and at the Church and grave by the Vicar oi Capel Gannon, Rer. 0. C. Prichard.
PENMACHNO.
PENMACHNO. ( OUNIY COUNCIL.—Dr. W. Michael Wil- liams, M. B., Mostyn Villa, has been returned un- -%os<d as a Liberal member for Penm.ac.hno and Eidciia OIl the Carnarvonshire County Coun- c: 1. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—A FOT:R-YEAR-OID child of P.( Owen Jones had a miraculous escape from drowning on Monday afternoon. She was playing with some school children on the banks of the River Machno, when she acci- dentally fell into the water. Fortunately, Mr. D. Pryce Davies, Post-office, saw her and ran txj her rescue. NN-ithout any hesitation he went into the river, which was high at the time owing i the heavy rain, and he deserves the highest praise for his brave conduct.
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Conway Bridge Tolls. 1MPORTANT CHANGES. On page 10 will be seen the report presented by a special Finance and Bridge Committee to C-orp- /ration on the subject of Uie ouspen- aicm Bridge tolls. At yesterday's meeting of the ( orporation this report was considerod at length, and certain alterations were made. The toll for cyclists was reduced from 2d. to rd. and with regard to bicycles used by work- men earning weekly wages the charge will be +d. per week, instead of 6d. I)c-.r week as sug- gested. The recommendations of the Committee (as on page 10), with the exception of the above alterations, were then carried.
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I aidd yn y cvfarfod i dir uchel iawn. Priodol oedd yr adroddiad o Araeth Glyndwr gan y Bonwr J. Owen i ddilyn, a bu gorfod iddo roddi ail-adroddiad. Dilynwyd hyn gyda chân, Hoti wlad fy ngenedigaeth, gan y Bonwr J. E. liams. a hawdd oedd gweled fod y datganiad yn boddhau y gwrandawyr yn fawr. Yr oedd llwnc-destvn Masnach Penmaenmawr o clan: ofal y Bonwyr Warren Roberts ac R. J. Lev-is a gwnaethant chwareu teg a'r gwaith. Canodd y Bonwr William Jones Yr hen coach fawr" I mewn ffordd hwyliog dros ben. Deuwyd yn awr at lwnc-destyn y noswaith, sef. I Dewi Sant," ac mewn araith gref a dylanwadol, syIw- odd y Parch Dewi Williams, B.A., ar Dewi Sant mewn traddodiad a Dewi Sant mewn hanes, ac heddyw y mae gwladgarwch Cymru yn crogi wrtho. Rhoddodd v Bonwr William iNIc- Clement ddatganiad hynod effeithiol o Gogon- iant i Gymru," a dilynwyd gydag adroddiad, "Molawd Cymru." yn wir feistrolgar gan Y Bonwr E, H. Owen. Yn ystod ennyd o seibiant, cynygiwvd a char- iwyd yn unfrydol fod y pwyllgor fu yn gwneud y darpariadau ar gyfer y dathliad eleni i ym- gymeryd &'r gwaith v flwyddyn nesaf eto. Yna deuwvd at y llwnc-destyn diweddaf, sef, Y Gwr Dyeithr," v Prifardd Job, a chynyg- iwyd hwn vn hvawdl gan v Cadeirydd. Ateb- odd v Prifardd, a dywedodd fod yn falch | ganddo fod yn bresennol mewn dathliad mor Gymreig. Annogodd ni i gadw yn fyw yr clfen Gymreigaidd oedd mor amlwg yn y cyfarfad a hyderai v dathlid yr wyl bob blwyddyn tra rhedo dwfr. Diweddodd ei araith gy dag a rodd cwpledi a gyfansoddodd pan yn y coIeg. Yn vchwanegol at'yr araith benigamp. rhoddodd y Prifardd ddatganiad o'r Hen simdde fawr," mor odidog nes gorfod iddo ail-ganu. Cyfeiliwvd i'r cantorion gan y Bonwr W. J. Roberts. Tilynga swyddogion y pwyllgor, y Parch. J. Rowlands, v Bonwyr J. Thomas, W. Hughes, a W. J. Roberts, ein diolchgarwch gwresocaf am eu hymdrechion gydar mudiad, Tystiolaeth pawb oedd mai da oedd i ni o yno." -=-