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MEMORIAL SERVICES IN NORTH WALES. The late King Edward the VII. was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, on Fri- day. Throughout North Wales the day was ob- served as one of general mourning, and mem- orial services were held in every town.and vil- lage and hamlet.

BISHOP EDWARDS' TRIBUTE. A service in commemoration of the late King Edward was held in St. Asaph Cathedral on Friday afternoon, when the Cathedral was packed to its utmost capacity. The Lord Lieu- tenant of the county was present, and all the Nonconformist ministers resident in St. Asaph occupied stalls in the chancel. An address was delivered by the Bishop of St. Asaph on Proverbs xxix. 14, The king that faithfully judgeth the poor his throne shall be established for ever." To-day, he said, under a glorious summer sun there moves through the capital of this Empire the funeral train of the King we have lost. Every token of power and magnificence that can appeal to the human imagination is there. Not this Empire only, but every civilised Power through- out the world, will be represented there either by monarch, prince, or envoy. Truly a great and splendid spectacle. But not in this august pageant do we see the most sacred and abiding tribute to the memory of our dead King, but in the sorrow of countless and nameless thou- sands throughout this kingdom and Empire. What has so touched men's hearts? Death is not only a leveller but a revealer. The voices of strife and detraction are silent, and. all that is best stands out in a clear and a fresh revela- tion. In the gifts and qualities of the late King upon which men's thoughts and words have centred during the last few days, can we not trace one rouality that largely explained and inspired the rest? That was the power of sym- pathy. We hear of the marvellous tact which brought classes and nations together in unity and peace, and we think of the words of the great apostle who, constrained by the same power of sympathy, could say, I am made all things to all men." Two records of our late King I may venture to quote. One came from a lifelong friend on the morning that the coronation had been postponed and the King lay hovering on the confines of that world into which he has now passed. He has," said his friend, a heart as tender as a woman's." The other record came from a great statesman who some years ago laid before the King some legislative pro- posals. Take care," was the criticism, whatever you propose, you do not press upon the poor." After all, human judgments are poor fragmentary things. In the white light of the final judgment we know that we shall be judged by One in whom there is the union of perfect knowledge and perfect love—One who knows all and can feel for all. And we are taught and believe that to this divine power of sympathy much will be forgiven. Our hearts beat to-day with sympathy and with hope; with sympathy pre-eminently for the widowed Queen who for more than half a century has enthroned herself in the hearts of this nation by a life and character of all that is most compassionate and truly womanly. Our hopes and prayers are with our King. The weight and care of sovereignty devolve upon him at an hour pregnant with the destiny of years. We hope and believe that he will exercise his authority with wisdom, and that his influence and that of his Queen wiU be for all that is good and noble, and that the example and the power of their own domestic life may help to preserve pure and untarnished that ideal of the home which has been the pride and the strength of our race.

CONWAY. An exceediRgly impressive service was held in the Conway Parish Church at 2 p.m. Long be. fore that time, however, the Church was quite full, and hundreds failed to gain admittance. Among those present in uniform were Surgeon- Col. R. Arthur Prichard, Mr. Ephraim Wood, J.P., D.L., Capt. Moody and Lieut. Moberley Bell in charge of a company of Special Reserve who are encamped on the Morfa, and Captain Tuxford in charge of the local Territorial Com- pany. The Mayor of Conway, together with several Councillors, was also present. Before the commencement of the service, the organist (Mr. Bridge Roberts) played selections of mournful music, and punctually at 2 o'clock, the choir followed by the Vicar and the Rev. J. Davies marched to their places in the chancel. The service commenced with Beethovens funeral march, after which the Vicar read the sentences, and the choir sang Psalm xc. The lesson in the 15th chapter of the ist Corinthians was read by Rev. J. Davies. The hymn 0 God our help in ages past," was sung, after which was recited the Antiphon, I heard a voice," followed by the prayers from the Burial Service, and a few moments of silent inter- cession for the Royal family. The Yn wastad gyda Duw was sung, and the Vicar offered a prayer for King George. The hymn Now the labourer's task is o'er was sung, and after- wards came the benediction. At the close of the service, the organist played Mendelsohn's funeral march. Everybody present seemed to have entered into the spirit of the impressiveness of the service. A very solemn and impressive united Non- conformist memorial service was held at 2 p.m. in the Carmel C.M. Chapel, the Rev. William Edwards (B.), President of the local Free Church Council, being in charge. The chapel was packed to overflowing, large numbers hav- ing to remain in the porch. At the opening of the service, the Rev. Wm. Edwards read a letter from the Mayor (Council- lor John Williams), in which he stated that in his capacity as Mayor he should like to be pre- sent at that memorial service, but inasmuch as there were two meetings held in the town at the same hour it was impossible for him to be pre- sent at both meetings. He thought it wise that the Corporation should be represented at both meetings, and therefore he appointed the Deputy Mayor (Councillor Hugh Owen) to at- tend that meeting, and he would attend the other meeting. The service was commenced with the singing of 0 God, our help in ages past," after which the Rev. J. O. Jones, Gyffin, read a portion of Scripture from the Book of Daniel. The hymn Cofia'n gwlad, Benllywydd tirion," was beautifully sung by the congregation, and the Rev. William Jones read a portion of Scripture from the Corinthians. A beautiful English prayer was offered by the Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts, and the hymn Nearer, my God, to Thee followed. The Rev. William Edwards said that the country that day mourned the death of King Edward, and other nations mixed their tears with them around his grave. There was a grave for the King as well as his subjects, and whatever might be the difference, they were all equalised in the grave. The measure of the loss at death was the measure of the usefulness of life while alive. Some of the last words of the late King were I have done my duty." Those were the grandest words that could be uttered in the presence of death, and blessed was he who was able to say them. The king- dom was made up of different nationalities, English, Scotch, Irish and little Wales. He closely belonged to the Welsh nation. He wore the title of Prince of Wales for a longer period than any of his predecessors; and when the University was given to Wales, he became the Chancellor. There were also different classes in the kingdom, the rich and the poor, the capitalists and the labourers. King Edward did not neglect one to favour the other. No King ever took a greater interest in the welfare of the labourer, and when labour sent up John Burns to represent it in the House of Com- mons, and when John Burns worked himself up to fame through his energies and usefulness, no one was more ready than the King to put a crown of honour on his head. He was rightly described as Edward the Peacemaker. Other Kings had titles, such as Alexander the Great, and William the Conqueror, but here was a more noble title than any-the peacemaker. Through his help peace was established 111 South Africa, and in consequence the vengeance of an enemy was turned into loyalty to the Crown. He enlisted the confidence of the civilised world. He was a King with a great human heart. He could sympathise with the aspirations of the working classes, and he sympathised with the different denominations in his ruling. The speaker referred to a kindly act by the King when Prince of Wales, when he erected a Primitive Methodist Chapel in a small village near Sandringham, and let it at a nominal rent only. To-day the Royal family were in sorrow, and the warm and sincere sym- pathies of the nations are with them. The speaker referred to the fact that that great sorrow was a force to unify families and nations. That day eight Kings met in London to pay their respect to the memory of the dead monarch. Was it too much to hope that this great sorrow in the nation would be a force to unify the nations that were represented in the bonds of peace. All the congregation stood up whilst Mr. H. O. Evans played the Dead March in Saul." At this juncture the Mayor, accompanied by several Councillors, arrived at the chapel, and they had to remain content with standing in the porch for some time. They were, however, pro- vided with seats in the" set fawr." The Rev. J. Luther Thomas next delivered an English address. He said they stood that day in the shadow of an irreparable loss. They knew that they loved him, but they knew not how much. Loyalty had passed into affection. He thanked Almighty God for King Edward, for he was a real king. He not only reigned, he ruled. They mourned to-day a beloved Sovereign who was a power in his State. He was criticised and censured, sometimes rightly, and oftener wrongly. Poisoned whispers were spread concerning him, but he was spared long enough to live the lies down. He kept the re- putation of the British Thorne unsoiled. They all remembered King Edward as a Christian gentleman. He was more than a king-he was a man. The dignity and honour of his regal position did not alienate him from his subjects. A lowly scavenger, when he heard the fateful news, remarkedl to a statesman, It's bad news this morning. When I heard of it I felt as though I had lost a brother." His sympathies overflowed the conventional barriers, wlytther social, political, or ecclesiastical. They as Free Churchmen were under a special obligation to King Edward, for he was the first Sovereign to give any practical acknowledgement to Noncon- formity. During his reign Nonconformity was regarded as a powerful element in the religious life of the nation. In every function and cere- mony of national interest the Free Churches were always represented, and nowhere could he find more loyal and faithful subjects than among them. In the ceremony of the Queen's Jubilee representative Nonconformists were invited to attend, but in the second jubilee, exclusiveness re-asserted itself, and all Nonconformists were debarred from attending. Overtures were made to the King, who was then rince of Wales, and he made this startling reply, If Noncon- formists are not present at the Queen's Jubilee, I shall not be present, and my mother, the Queen, will not be there." Whereupon thirty tickets were sent out immediately to representa- tive Nonconformists, and in every important function during the King's reign Nonconformity was represented, and he was glad to say that in the funeral of his late Majesty that day the Chairman of the National Free Church Council and the Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland were ^resent in their official cap- acity. His late Majesty wouldi be remembered by posterity as Edward the Peacemaker. It was related of a bronzed, weather-beaten Boer out- side Buckingham Palace the night of the King's death that he was heard to say aloud, "I fought against you in South Africa. I helped to kill some of your soldiers, but I would lay down my life to save tkat man who lies dying there." It was well that King Edward died when the country was at peace. He departed from us at his highest point, and if he could speak to-day he would say, Seek peace and pursue it." King Edward the Peacemaker hastened on that blessed consummation- When peace shall over all the earth Her ancient splendours fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing." At the open grave of their departed King let them pledge their loyalty to their new King, and pray that the God of our help in ages past give him a discerning heart and a religious life. Owing to the very serious illness of his young daughter, the Rev. Philip Price was not present at the service, and the Rev. William Jones took his place and offered up a Welsh prayer. The hymn Gwyn fyd y duwiol was," to the tune of Malv.ern, was sung, and the congregation after- wards joined in the singing of the National Anthem.

LLANDUDNO. Friday was a day given up to general mourn- ing in response to a request from the Chairman of the Council (Mr. Ernest E. Bone). Business was practically suspended everywhere. Ser- vices were held in the English places of wor- ship at the same time as the one at Windsor. A joint memorial service was held in the morning at the Pier Pavilion, which was filled to overflowing. A procession was formed at the Town Hall, which was headed by the St. Tudno Silver Band, and included the members of the Urban District Council, Territorials, Yeomanry, Reservists, Police, Fire Brigade, Lifeboat Crew, Boy Scouts, Railway Servants, and ex-Volunteers. A united choir led the singing. The accompanists were Miss Jenny Williams and Mr. C. T. Dee, whilst the conductors were the Rev. E. Lumley and Mr. John Roberts. The Rector and the Rev. David Davies prayed. The Rev. E. O. Davies read the 90th Psalm in Welsh. In the English part the Rev. T. E. Ham read, and the Rev. J. Irvon Davies prayed. The last post was per- formed on the trumpet by Mr. George Codman. A collection was made, realising £58 3s. nd., for the Whitehaven Relief Fund. Service were also held in Holy Trinity Church from the tower of which a muffled peal rang forth from the bells. The St. Tudno Band played to the Church from the Town Hall, following which were the Carnarvonshire Garrison Ar- tillery, Denbighshire Yeomanry, Reservists and Railway employees, Church Lads Brigade and Boy Scouts. Members of the Council and other public bodies were present as well as the local Buffalo Lodge. Chopin's March Funebre was played at the opening on the organ. The service, which was profoundly impressive was conducted by the Rector, whilst the Rev. Morgan Jones read scripture. The collection for thffc Whitehaven Relief Fund realised Zlq 12S. nd. A Welsh service was held at the same time at St. George's Church, conducted by the Rev. W. E. Jones and E. Lumley. Service was also held at Christ Church by the Rev. J. Irvon Davies, and a United Welsh Ser- vice in Shiloh Chapel conducted by the Rev. David Davies.

COLWYN BAY. The memorial service at St. Paul's Church was announced to be held at i p.m., being at the same hour as the service in Westminster Abbey, but at half past twelve there was not a vacant seat in the unreserved portion, and people were standing in the aisles. Hundreds who arrived shortly before the service was due to commence were unable to gain admittance, even the standing room had been quite taken up. The members of the Urban District Coun- cil, who accepted Canon Roberts' invitation to attend were Councillors George Bcvan, Hugh Hughes, William Horton, Hammersley Heenan, and George Clare; Councillor Edward Allen (churchwarden), the Clerk to the Council (Mr. James Amphlett) and certain other officials were also present. The local company of Territorials attended under Second Lieutenant F. H. Borth- wick, officer commanding, and Captain T. H. Morgan accompanied them, the smart uniforms of the soldiers giving a welcome touch of colour to a most impressive though sombre scene. Inspector Thomas Beresford attended with the police of the division, as did the postmaster, Mr. J. G. Bartlett, together with his staff. Captain Prichard was present with the Colwyn Bay Company of the Church Lads' Brigade and the Scoutmaster, Mr. Macklin, was supported by a goodly number of his company. As is usual upon such an occasion, numerous Nonconformists attended the Church service. The service, which opened with the singing of the hymn 0 God, our help in ages past," was conducted by Canon Roberts, assisted by the Rev. Rees Morris and the Rev. R. D. Hughes. Psalm xc., Lord thou hast been our refuge," was chanted, after which the appointed lesson, i Corinthians xv. 20 to end, was read by the Rev. Rees Morris. The hymns Peace, perfect peace," and 0 Fryniau Caersalem ceir gwel- ed followed, The Dead March" being played by the Organist, Dr. W. M. Venables Williams. The last hymn sung was Now the labourer's y 11 task is o'er." The service was mainly taken from the burial service, copies of which were supplied. No anthem was sung, but the choir was augmented for the occasion, and included a number of ladies and members of the St. David's and St. Andrew's choirs. The excel- lence of the singing of the hymn in Welsh was much commented upon. A sum of £50 was taken at the doors in aid of the Whitehaven Relief Fund. St. John's English Wesleyan Church was filled to overflowing upon the occasion of the memorial service on Friday, and many were disappointed of attending. The pupils both of Penrhos College and Rydal Mount School were present. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. J. Briggs, assisted by the Rev. T. E. Freeman and the Rev. Henry Elderkin. The opening hymn was 0 God, our help in ages past," the Psalms read being the xxxix. and the xc., the congregation taking the alternate verses. Thei lesson, I Corinthians xv. 20-58, was read, at the close of which the Church choir gave a splendid rendering of the anthem Who are these arrayed in white." In the course of his address the Rev. F. J. Briggs said they were assembled to do honour to a King, a great King and theirs, who had gone before the King of Kings able to say I think I have done my duty." Whilst they would sympathise with the central family of the nation and feel their own sorrow at an Empire's loss, yet they should not sorrow for the King himself. To pass into the eternal joy-into the presence of the Lord of all men, princes and peasants—able to say I think I have done my duty was a thing much to be desired. One associated with the idea of Kingship un- limited pleasure. King Edward would appear to have associated with it the thought of all but unlimited duty. And he had transformed Duty for them. She generally appeared to them drab of garment and severe of face. He had pre- sented her gay and joyful, and genial in aspect. To have accomplished a task was good, to have so accomplished it that the onlookers thought it a game rather than a task was better. There had been Kings who had reclined in easy chairs and set the world at fighting. Their King had toiled for peace and won it. There had been Kings who had dwelt much upon their rights and laid duties upon their subjects. Their King had expected every man to do his duty by the nation, had set the example by doing it him- self, and had expected from no man more than he gave himself. It was a difficult post to fill, that place of King. Every act was weighted, every word more winged. The weight of a King's frown was heavier many times, just be- cause of his kingship. The influence of a King's smile was much stronger for the force of the kingship which lay behind it, and so for him the responsibility of such seemingly trivial things was great indeed. King Edward's was a life lived in glaring light before the whole world's eye, and the world to-day united in say- ing even in such circumstances He has done well." The lesson of King Edward's life was the beauty of patriotism. And that differed greatly from mere vulgar racial pride. True patriotism was based on humility since patriot- ism said Other men have laboured, and I have entered into their labour. Therefore, must I also labour for this nation?" That, the preacher thought, was the patriotism of King Edward. He loved the services because soldiers and sailors had given and were ready to give their lives for their country. He loved the hospital staff, because doctors and nurses spent them- selves for the sick poor of the nation. He loved the sciences because their greatest men were devoted to the discovery of all that would alleviate pain, solve the mystery of disease, apply hidden forces of nature to the betterment and civilising of mankind. He loved the-Salva- tion Army, because its officers and men laboured for the spiritual and physical well being of England's poorest. All that so laboured he loved and helped, and therefore was that king a most kingly patriot. ror many years his motto as Prince of Wales had been I serve," and when he was raised to the higher dignity, the spirit of that motto abode with him still. They might ask what was the secret of his influence? It was well for them to ask, who surely in their limited sphere would wish to exercise like influence for good. But it was no easy matter to answer that question. The very publicity of his life made it the more difficult." He could not tell the secrets of his soul. A King lived in splendid and painful isolation, and with all the publicity none could know the secrets of his soul. Nevertheless, two things seemed clear. In the first place his humility. With his long pedigree and illus- trious ancestors, his exalted position and wide dominions, there was a constant recognition of the equality of man. The sufferings of the meanest of the race were to him no less keen than his own. A coal miner was as worthy of his sympathy as a prince. Kindness was as much due froijn him to a domestic servant as to an ambassador. There was in King Edward no trace of the assumption that high breeding made him more sensitive than common flesh and blood. It was surely that quality which made him so loved of his people. The second insight to the secret of his soul was in the fact that they knew his favourite hymn. A favour- ite hymn disclosed the man. "Nearer, my God, to Thee." They should not be far wrong if they ascribed the secret of his influence to true devoutness. The preacher was aware that critics would point to actions which seemed in conflict with the aspirations of that hymn. But of whom might it be said His deeds always keep pace with his aspirations?" Let it be re- membered that if one must judge men, let them be judged by their aspirations and not by their

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COLWYN. The united English Free Church memorial service was held in the English Baptist Church at 1 p.m. The form of service adopted was that appointed by the National Council of the Evangelieal Free Churches. The opening hymo was 0 God our help in ages past," after the singing of which the Rev. E. T. Davies led in prayer, and read Psalm xlvi. The hymn "Nearer, my God, to Thee was next sung, and the Rev. Silas Jones delivered the memorial address. He said: I would not attempt to add to your knowledge of the late King, V cause most of you will have read through the Press of the qualities of his character. We have not met for that sort of thing, but tiiere a deeper .aspect and a wider outlook. I that four thousand wreaths have been sent twenty tons of flowers, and that there has beeo a procession of sympathisers eight miles long- What is the meaning of all this? I think firstly that we are units of a great whole, links in oDe chain, parts in the totality of universal members one of another, hence no man livet*1 to himself. Now what is this whole life or chain? What is this totality of human It is universal sympathy, oneness in sot*0 g and appreciation worldwide. Let the nati°0 speak. What does Japan say? It says 011 King was the personification of peace- Austria terms him the greatest of modern states- men. America considers he was a supreme master in conciliating hostile powers. France calls our late King their best friend, and the social and political uncle of Europe. The Jews tell us that he had been the best friend they had had for two thousand years. One of jÚs most striking characteristics was his keen sense of justice. A foreign potentate was visiting tn palace and lost a valuable piece of jewellef)" Suspicion fell upon the maid of his bedcharnbet, and she was dismissed. Years afterwards the furniture of the room was sent to be upholster" ed, and the piece of jewellery was found in. j couch. The King heard of this and what had become of the chambermaid, aD j being told that she had been dismissed, ordered that she be found a more responsible positiop given her in the Royal household. At San- ringham once the Primitive Methodists were 111 the habit of worshipping in an old railway caf" riage, and the matter coming to the Kings ears, he built a chapel for them. There are now two Free Churches on his estate. The Rev. G. B. File, addressing the congre" gation, traced the late King's life from the be- ginning, and referred to the influence of his parents upon him. Throughout his life lie sought the company and advice of the greatest and the best of men. Mr. File offered the appointed prayer, aftef which the hymn God bless our native land was sung, and the Dead March played by the organist (Mr. Morrell). A collection in aid of the Whitehaven Relief Fund realised £ 2. The Church memorial service at Colwyn held at 1 p.m. in St. John's Church. The be* at St. Catherine's Church was tolled at o0j minute intervals from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30, an the bell at St. John's from 12.30 to 1 p.m. The service was conducted by the Rev. JObl1 Griffiths, Vicar, assisted by the Rev. Llewel A. Richards and the Rev. H. E. Mocatta- copy of service was handed to every member 0 the congregation, the Church being filled to excess. The hymns sung were 0 God, or help in ages past," NoW the labourer's task 15 o'er," and Peace, perfect Peace." The appointed lessons were read and prayers offered. The Dead March was played by the organit, Mr. E. A. Morris, A.R.C.O. A collection Id aid of the Whitehaven Relief Fund reahse over £17. The Church had been draped with purple, the work of Mr. E. Dean and the ladies of tbe congregation. At two o'clock in the afternoon of Friday. a the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, there was a lar^, attendance at the united memorial service, wkJCi. was held in Welsh. That veteran of the Wels Wesleyan pulpit, the Rev. Hugh Hughes, ocClle pied the chair, and the following ministers present:—The Rev. Lewis Williams (C.M-), Rev. W. E. Jones (Penllyn), the Rev. Thom Roberts, Llanelian (B.), all of whom appropriate addresses. The Colwyn Silver F1? Band was present, and played in impressive manner, at the close of the service, the Da d March in Saul. A collection, which rea, f^e a considerable sum, was made on behalf of the Whitehaven Relief Fund. [Continued on page 5.)

deeds; by their purposes, not by their I performances. Beneath the glitter of a crowned life, then, there lay a deep de- sire for God, and for likeness to Him, and that explained much of the influence of that King in whose honour they were assem- bled. Remembering that to err is human, they might well say of King Edward He did justly, He loved mercy and walked honestly with his God," and what more according to the prophet doth the Lord require of a man? The whole world was stronger, truer and better for King Edward's reign. Wherefore, let them be stead- fast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as they knew that their labour was not in vain in the Lord. The I other hymns sung were Rock of ages, cleft for me," and Nearer, my God, to Thee," the Dead March being played at the close by the organist, Mr. T. J. Linaker. The memorial serivce was that appointed to be held in Wesleyan Methodist Churches, and a complete copy, including the lesson, was handed to every member of the congregation. £ 18 1 os. was given at the doors in aid of the Whitehaven Relief Fund, although no previous intimation had been given that a collection would take place. It therefore followed that many were unprepared. A united memorial service of the English Free Churches other than those of the Wes- leyan denomination was held at i p.m. on Friday at the English Congregational Church. The service opened with the singing of the hymn, 0 God, our help in ages past," after which a prayer for Queen Alexandra was offered by the Rev. Thomas Lloyd. Psalm xc. was chanted, and the passage of i Corinthians xv. was read. The hymn Peace, perfect Peace," followed, after which the Rev. John Edwards delvered the memorial address. He said: You will, I am sure, agree with me that this is not a time for much speaking. The occasion is a solemn one. We are met together as Free Churchmen to pay our last tribute of respect for the memory of a great man," a great statesman and a great King," a King who by the kindliness of his spirit had won not only the respect but also the reverence of his people, not only their loyalty but their love. We to-dav realise that no monarch was ever more truly loved by his subjects than King Edward VII., and for this reason our sorrow is as sincere as it is universal, and as universal as it is sincere. We as a country in his death have suffered an irreparable loss. The late King had many qualities that endeared him to all his subjects and to millions who were not his sub- jects, and the majority of these were mentioned simultaneously in the pulpits of our country last Sunday week. Let us mention some of these. First and foremost was his love of peace. So conspicuous was this in the whole of his too short reign that he won for himself that most exalted of all titles Peacemaker," and he will be known to posterity as King- Edward the Peacemaker. The King ascended the Throne at the beginning of a new century, and this had many advantages, but the situation, notwith- standing, was a very difficult one as he was succeeding a great Queen and one that had won for herself the appellation of Victoria the Good." Further our relations with other coun- tries were anything but desirable, and we were at the time actually engaged in a war in South Africa, and never were more fervent prayers offered for a King on ascending the throne than were offered for King Edward VII. The new King rose to the occasion. His first act was to bring that disastrous war to a termination, and he not only established peace in South Africa but he also established himself in the hearts of those people who fought so bravely against us. He then set himself to remove the misunder- standing which existed between other countries and ourselves. On this, what may be termed his holy crusade of peace, he went from "Court to Court," and with what result the whole world to-day testifies. King Edward was above all else a Peacemaker. In the next place, we would mention his strong common sense, his wisdom and tact in dealing with men. He seemed to have an instinct which enabled him instantly to read men and movements, and to interpret not only the wants of his people, but their temper and desires, their feeling and as- pirations, so that in every crisis he could be de- pended upon to say the right word and do the right thing, and it is largely due to his tact, wisdom and kindliness of spirit that Great Britain to-day occupies a higher place among the nations of the world than ever before in its history. Then what shall we say of his sym- pathy with those that suffered? His royal heart had verily been attuned to suffering and sorrow. Some of you remember the serious ill- ness through which he passed when Prince of ales, and we all remember the great trial when he was on the eve of being crowned. And Jhis to some extent accounts for the deep interest he took in the most helpless of his subjects-the sick poor, and by means of his London Hospital Fund he did much to relieve suffering. The poor of our land felt that they had in King Edward a friend. The costermongers of London and the sand- wichmen of Liverpool equally claimed him as their friend, and were among the first to express their sympathy with the widowed Queen in her bereavement. We are not forgetful of his appre- ciation of acts of heroism in humble life and his reverence for holy things, the Lord's Day, the Lord's House and its services. Wherever the King was on the Sabbath, whether at home or abroad, he never, we are told, neglected public worship. But there was one quality which per- aql ioj s^unoao-B ratpo aub mnn aioux sduq prosperity which crowned the late King's reign, and that was his devotion to duty. King Ed- ward was no mere figure-head. Whatever he undertook to do he did with all his might. When as Prince of Wales he acted on the Com- mission to enquire into the housing of the work- ing classes, he never missed a single meeting. Duty with the late King was a ruling passion, and as it ever happens that passion was strong in death, his last words being I have done my duty." For the last fortnight all his people, and may we not say the whole world?—have been echoing his words. Yes, he did his duty nobly and well. To-day it is our duty to thank Almighty God for such a King, for the wisdom that inspired him, for the strength that sus- tained him, and for the peace and prosperity that attended his reign. We hope and pray that the new King will be upheld and guided in all his movements by the King of Kings. Kings die, but the King of Kings lives for evermore," and this is our comfort. We deeply and very sincerely sympathise with the members of the Royal family in their bereavement, and we especially mention the Queen-Mother. And may we as she has so tenderly asked us Give her a thought in our prayers." A thought that will sustain and comfort her in all she has still to go through. The Lord bless them and keep them the Lord make his face to shine upon them, and be gracious unto them the Lord lift his countenance upon them and give them peace. The hymn Nearer, my God, to Thee was then sung," after which the offertory was taken. Dr. Christein offered a prayer of thanksgiving for King Edward and surrolication for King George. The Dead March was played by the organist, Mr. H. J. Edwards, the Rev. Thomas Lloyd pronouncing the benediction. Leaflets of the order of service were handed to the congregation, which included many mem. bers of the Welsh Churches. The Church was completely filled, chairs being placed in the aisles, and there have never been so many present since the visit of the Rev. J. H. Jowett some years ago. The collection in aid of Whitehaven Relief Fund amounted to over £18. A memorial service of the Welsh Free Churches of Colwyn Bay was held on Friday in the Salem Welsh Congregational Church, Abergele-road, at 2 p.m., when there was a good attendance. The Rev. William Williams, Bod Awen, Colwyn Bay, presided, and the following ministers were pre- sent:—The Rev. Thomas Parry, J.P. (Hermon C.M.), Rev. Robert Roberts (Engedi C.M.), Rev. T. M. Jones (Bethlehem C.M.), Rev. H. R. Wil- liams (Salem Congregational), Rev. Willian, Hughes, African Training Institute (Baptist) Rev. J. Wesley Hughes (Horeb Wesleyan), Messrs. John Jones, Grimsby House, and Thomas Griffiths, deacons, were also in the big pew, to- gether with the Secretary of the Welsh Free Churches, Mr. Edward Williams, Gwynllys. Mr. William Davies, Warwick House, presided at the organ. The service, which was profoundly im- pressive, lasted close upon two hours. Prayers were offered by the Rev. T. M. Jones, Rev. R- Roberts, and the Rev. William Hughes and the Rev. H. R. Williams read an appropriate por- tion of Holy Scripture. Pathetic addresses were delivered by the Chairman, the Rev. Thomas Parry, and the Rev. J. Wesley Hughes. The pulpit was draped in black. A collection was made on behalf of the Whitehaven colliery fund, which amounted to £ 3 4s. 3d., and at the close Mr. William Davies played the Dead March in Saul. The Rev. Thomas Parry, J.P., who spoke under great emotion, the sad event bringing to his mind the great loss he had himself not long ago sustained, paid a high tribute to the late Monarch. King Edward, he said, was a King who had won all hearts as the throbbing sym- pathy of the world testified. There were sever- al things in the character of King Edward which appealed to Nonconformists. It was due to him that they as Nonconformists received recognition at the Queen's Jubilee. The speaker referred to the attempt made by the powers that were to prevent such a recurrance of the favours shown at the Jubilee being repeated at Queen's Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. King Ed- ward said Unless the Nonconformists are represented at the Queen's Jubilee, I shall not be there, neither will Queen Victoria." For such things as these, and many others, Noncon- formists had reason to mourn the loss of so beloved a King. The Rev. J. Wesley Hughes also paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the beloved Monarch, and drew valuable lessons from his life and example. MEMORIAL CONCERT AT COLWYN BAY. There was a splendid attendance at the Memorial Concert in the Victoria Pier Pavilion, Colwyn Bay, on Friday evening. The concert was evidently in the spirit of the occasion, the usual holiday spirit of other times giving way to appreciation and apparent reverence to the memory of King Edward VII. The audience comprised a very large number of visitors. The programme opened with Chopin's Fun- eral March, which was followed by the late Sir Arthur Sullivan's Overture, In Memoriam." The orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. W. Forrest-Hague, rendered their part in splendid manner. The other instrumental items included Mascagni's Serenata from The Eternal City Beethoven's Andante Con Moto from Symphony, C. Minor" and Adagio from the Pathetic Sonata Verdi's Overture from the The Force of Destiny selection Moses in Egypt," and Raux's March Solem- nelle." Mr. W. 1.. Clowney's solo, The Lost Chord," was a very acceptable item, and heartily encored. Miss Lena Hutchings and Mr. Peter Dela- hanty were the vocalists, and both were in good voice. Miss Hutchings was encored for the rendering of a Song of Thanksgiving," as was Mr. Delahanty for the singing of Sullivan's evergreen Thou'rt passing hence." The con- cert was one of the best given in the Pavilion for some time.