The North Wales Weekly News

Conway Corporation. THE CAMPS QUESTION. THOUSANDS OF POUNDS LOST. The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held yesterday (Wednesday). The Mayor (Councillor John Williams) presided, the other members present being Alderman Dr. R. Arthur Prichard, Alderman Edward Roberts, Alderman W. M. Sever, Councillors James Porter, Edward Jones, Fred. J. Jones, Robert Jones, A. J. Old- man, Dr. M. J. Morgan, Henry Jones, Dr. W. Carter and J. E. Conway-Jones with the Town Clerk (Mr. T. E. Parry)) the Borough Engineer (Mr. F. A. Delamotte), the Borough Accountant (Mr. Hugh Parry), and the Gas Manager (Mr. Dixon). THE LATE KING. At the outset of the meeting, the Mayor pro- posed that a vote of sympathy be sent to the Queen-Mother and the present King and Queen on the death of Britain's beloved Sovereign, and a further resolution of congratulation was ordered to be sent to King George V. on his accession. THE USE OF THE RIFLE RANGE. The Estate Committee reported the receipt of a letter from Captain Ransome, Secretary of the Carnarvonshire Tesfitorial Association, in re- spect of the rifle range on the Morfa and the shooting, and they recommended that the 9, resolution passed at a previous meeting be adhered to.. Councillor J. E. Conway Jones said he had heard that there was some difficulty during the class firing on the range a week last Saturday. The Borough Surveyor said he had received no complaints. Councillor Conway Jones: I will take the answer. Councillor Robert Jones said that the friction on the range also came to his ears. He heard that there was quite a disagreeable scene on the range a week last Saturday. Councillor Porter thought it would be better if these complaints were laid on the table. It was simply absurd to jet on report. Let them have some official notice to the Council. If there was a complaint, it was their duty to get at the bottom of it. The Mayor said he was also told by one or two of this affair, but he told the persons that he could not bring it forward unless complaints were received by the Council. Councillor Conway Jones said he was in- formed by the Surveyor that there were no com- plaints to him. Councillor Oldman suggested that they should ask Captain Tuxford to meet the Committee. Councillor Porter moved, and Councillor Conway Jones seconded, that Captain Tuxford be written to by the Town Clerk asking him whether he had any complaints to make, and if he had to attend the meeting of the Estate Committee. This was agreed to. NO TERRITORIALS. The Town Clerk read a letter he had received from a ratepayers' meeting in Conway enclosing a resolution (which appears in the report of the public meeting). The Mayor at the outset asked whether they would discuss it in public or in committee. Alderman Edward Roberts moved, and Coun- cillor Fred Jones seconded, that it be discussed in public. Councillor Porter then proposed that the re- quest of the ratepayers' meeting be complied with, and that a round table conference be held with the delegates, and in the meantime he further proposed that the Mayor be asked by the Council to write to headquarters and to point out to them what was contained in the resolution as to the loss of trade to the town, and to ask them whether the Territorials were not being sent to Conway owing to any action on the part of the Council or any action or non- action on the part of the officials, and if the answer was in the negative to ask the author- ities to be good enough to give the Council a reason why, after all these years, the Terri- torials were not sent here. He (Councillor Porter) did not think that a letter from the Mayor would be shelved, and it was their duty as members to get to the bottom of this matter. The reason he suggested that the Mayor should write the letter was that they were absolutely in the dark-at least he was,—and he believed they all were, as to why there were no Terri- torials. He had heard all sorts of rumours, and it was their duty to find out, if there was any fault, on whose shoulders it should lay. If it was not the fault of anybody, it was only right and proper that the members of the Council and the officials should be put in their right position with the ratepayers. Councillor Conway-Jones, who seconded the proposition, said he thought it only fair that the gentlemen who had been discussing the question should have an opportunity of meet. ing the members of the Council, because there was an idea abroad that there were certain dark doings going on. He personally knew nothing about it. They must remember that when a man became a Councillor, he did not cease to be a citizen. Everybody sitting around that table was as anxious as anybody to have the Volunteers on the Conway Morfa. He felt in. dignant when he heard it thrown at him that the Council did not want Volunteers. The round table conference would be a very good opportunity to throw their cards on the table, so that they could see exactly what had been done. If the Council had made any mistake, or had been dilatory in approaching the author- ities, or the officials unfortunate in the remarks they had made, it was only right that they should get to the bottom of it. Councillor Fred Jones heartily supported the proposition. Councillor Oldman also supported, and added that he did not think a single member of the Council had cast a vote against having the Territorials on the Morfa. During the whole of his time on the Council he only knew of one member who was against the Territorials, or Volunteers, as they were at that time. Councillor Robert Jones remarked that when the Council got to know that no Territorials were coming he moved that they should go to higher quarters than Chester, but he found no seconder, and it fell flat. The loss already this year could not be realised. One poor family told him that day that it meant a loss of Cio to their house during Whit-week alone, and an- other family had lost £ 8 in the same week. By adding all together, they could see what the loss was. Councillor Porter: It will be thousands of pounds. Councillor Robert Jones: Yes. The Mayor said he was very anxious that the Council should get at the root of it, as it was a terrible loss to the town. Alderman Edward Roberts said he was glad to find people who were dead against the Vol- unteers some years ago coming round for them now. The Council had had hints from different denominations to stop the bands on Sunday, as they considered them a nuisance. Alderman Dr. Prichard thought it would be useless to go further than Chester, who were the authority for this district. All they should do was to get the Member of Parliament to ask a question in the House of Commons. The proposition was carried. At a later stage of the meeting, Councillor Henry Jones said that the withdrawal of the Territorials was a great drawback to the borough. It was said that the Deganwy in- habitants were averse to the Territorials, but this was not so, and neither had a Deganwy re- presentative on the Council ever vote against having the troops encamped on the Morfa. A NEW MEMBER. Councillor Henry Jones was at the commence- ment of the meeting heaitily welcomed to their midst by the Mayor, and Mr. Jones briefly re- turned thanks. __a_-

Death of Miss Craven Antwiss. The residents of Llanrwst will hear with regret of the death of Miss Craven Antwiss late of Plas Caergroes, Llanrwst, which occurred on Sunday at the residence of her sister at Deganwy at the advanced age of 84. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, Llanrwst. The service was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. John Morgan) and the Rev. D. C. Davies, Deganwy. Wreaths were sent by the Rev. D. C. Davies, Deganwy; Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Gardner, Berlfa; Miss McGillivray, Deganwy; Miss Conningham, Blundellsands From all at Brynygrugyn from Mary and Kate Mr. and Misses John- stone From Wright (cousin) Dr. and Mrs. Thompson-Hill, Llanrwst; Mrs. Hyde, Bron- derw, Llanrwst; Miss Layton, School Bank- house, Llanrwst; From Mrs. Knowles, in memory of her beloved sister and kind compan- ion Fanny and Charlie Mr. and Mrs. C. Wright, London; Miss Hensley, Deganwy; Miss Cotterill; Mr. and Mrs. J. Blackwall, Hendre, Llanrwst; From Harry and May, Bryn Artro Mrs. Henry Gardner.

Attractive Conway Valley Estate Changes Hands. We understand that Mr. R. Arthur Jones, of The Estate Office, Conway, has just negotiated the sale by private treaty of Glyn Tsa', in the Parish of Llangelynin, for the past eighteen years the charming Conway Valley Estate of Mr. Thomas Dalton. The estate is noted for its famous avenue of beech and rhododendrons some of the rhododendrons are amongst the largest in the British Isles. The purchaser is Mr. William Clare Lees, of Liverpool, brother-in-law of Bishop Nickson, Suffragan Bishop of J arrow, and the residence is at present occupied by Mr. John Nickson, of Cefn Isa', Caerhun, Mr. Lees's father-in-law.

The late Rev. Ephraim Thomas. The funeral took place on Tuesday, at Talv- bont, near Bangor, of the Rev. Ephraim Thomas, a Congregational minister, who died at his resi- dence, Menai View, Bangor, after a long illness, at the age of 72. Mr. Thomas spent 46 years in the ministry, labouring first at Blaenavon, then at Glantawe, near Pontypridd, and finally at Penmaenmawr. About six years ago he finally retired from regular pastoral work. The prin- cipal mourners at the funeral were Mrs. Thomas (widow), Miss Thomas (daughter), and Albert, John, and Jether (sons). There were also pre- sent, among many others, the Revs. E. Williams, Pendref, Bangor; Ellis Jones, Ebenezer, Ban- gor Morgan Daniel, Hirael; H. R. Henderson, Bangor; Mr. Hughes, and Keinion Thomas, Portdinorwic, Congregational ministers; the Revs. William Saunders and E. Evans, Baptist ministers; the Revs. Dr. Hugh Jones and Thomas Hughes, Wesleyan ministers the Rev. Daniel Rowlands, Calvin- istic Methodist minister, Bangor; the Revs D. Harris, Penmaenmawr, and D. M. Mason, Llanfairfechan; Mr. Jones, of Cana, Gaerwen; and all the students of the Vala-Bangor Congregational College, Bangor, by whom the services at the residence, at the Taly- bont Chapel,and at the graveside were reverently conducted, and by several of whom addresses were delivered. Wreaths were sent by the family and many friends and relations in North and South Wales.

Church Extension at Llandudno. A committee meeting of the collectors and subscribers of the Church Extension Fund was held in the Church House on Thursday evening. The Rector, the Rev. Ll. R. Hughes presided. Owing to the absence of several of the sub- scribers of Cio and upwards, the appointment of an acbitect was deferred. Mr. Nathan Jones resigned his post of secretary, but Miss Nathan Jones will act as his successor until Mr. Shelbertine undertakes the duties in October next. The question of holding a bazaar in aid of the funds was discussed, the amount in hand being about £ 1,400.

Milk Prosecutions. In a circular issued by the Board of Agri- culture on Tuesday night, reference is made to a grave injustice which has been done by cer- tain magistrates to farmers. The Board point out that there is no legal standard for milk, and state that the regula- tions merely provide that if milk is found to contain less than 3 per cent. of milk fat it shall be presumed to be not genuine until the con- trary is proved."

THE LATE {cn. 5flcD. VETERAN LLANDUDNO MINISTER'S INTERESTING CAREER. We regret to state that the Rev. C. T. Astley, of- Ll^naudno, died on Sunday. For upwards of thirty years he was the pastor of the English Presbyterian Church at Llandudno, and was known to many visitors to that resort up to about a dozen years ago, when his advancing years led to his taking a less active share in the pastorate. Mr. Astley was born in 1825 in the parish of Mallwyd, Montgomeryshire, and at the age of twelve entered tne Ruthin Grammar School, during the head mastership of Dr. Charles Williams. Five years later he obtained exhibi- tions which enabled him to enter Jesus College. He graduated in Arts in 1847, and took his M.A. degree the year following. At the beginmng of 1848 he obtained a post as second classical master at Rossall Hall School, near Fleetwood, but he left at the end of that year to prepare for orders in the Church of England, and was ordained in 1849 by Bishop Wilbertorce. The same year he was appointed evening lecturer at the Parish Church of Bideford, South Devon, and later in the same year was given a small incumbency in Oxfordshire. Up to this time he had been a High Church- man, but in this small and quiet charge he had abundance of leisure, as he himself said, for the study of the engrafted word," which led to a change of views. Having held this small in- cumbency for four years, the Archbishop gave him the living of Margate, where he labouied from 1854 to 1864, with the exception of two years when he was invalided, and during which Mrs. Astley and himself went to Italy and else- where. In 1864 he was transferred to the living of Brasted, in West Kent, where he was rector for six years, until 1870. His health again breaking down, he and his family went abroad for the second time. They were in the North of France during the whole of the Framco-German War, and at its close travelled in Savoy and Grenoble, and passing through Avignon they spent some time at or near Bayonne, Biarritz, and St. Jean de Lutz. Mr. Astley's health being completely restored, he returned to England in 1874, and shortly afterwards exchanged the liv- ing of Brasted for that of Gillingham, near Chatham. About this time he came to the conclusion that a State Church was antagonistic to the spirit of the Gospel, and that the teaching of the Prayer-book was un-Scriptural, especially the service of baptism, and he severed his con- nection with the Church of England, going to live with his family in Dublin. In 1878, as the Irish capital did not suit their health, Mr. and Mrs. Astley and family went to Llandudno, and there he joined the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion, and in 1870 started services for English visitors and residents at the Masonic Hall. In the spring of 1880, with the assistance of the Welsh Calvinistic. Methodist Church, who deputed four or five of their leading men to help him and started the funds with a promise of fioo, an iron church was erected at a cost of about £ 700, the site having been previously secured for £ 638. The school portion of the present chapel was built in 1886, and the chapel itself in 1891. The total cost of the chapel and schoolrooms was ^5,000, and the debt was entirely cleared off by the end of the century. Some years ago Mr. Astley was given assistance in the pastorate by the appointment of the Rev. William Phillips as co-pastor, but he continued until the end of his days in office as the highly respected head of the church. He was twice married, and his second wife died in 1906. He had only one son, the Rev. H. J. D. Astley, vicar of East Rudham, Norfolk. As a preacher Mr. Astley was earnest, eloquent, and interest- ing, and never gave to his congregations that which had cost him nothing. Mr. Astley's only daughter is Mrs. Lupton, resident near London. It is interesting to note that on one occasion, the funeral of a well-known Colwyn Bay lady at Llandrillo Parish Church, Mr. Astley was one of the officiating clergy in his surplice and M.A. (Oxon.) hood this was during the vicariate ot the late Rev. W. Venables-Williams, who was noted far and wide for his breadth of view. Mr. Astley, before his health failed him, was a great pedestrian, and was keenly interested and proficient in local British botany. The wild flowers of the district had for him a very great charm, and some twenty odd years ago he found delight in taking a party of younger friends on botanical walks. His powers as a pedestrian did not fail him until within the last five years, for on his eightieth birthday he walked around the Great Orme's Head Marine Drive. Mr. Astley was one of the Dukinfield Astleys, descended from the Lord Astley who was killed in the Battle of Evesham (A.D. 1264), and dis- tantly connected with Sir John Astley, Bart. Mr. Assheton-Smith, of Vaynol the Misses Champneys, Llandudno and the late Admiral Gough, of Liverpool. THE FUNERAL. The funeral of the venerable pastor took place yesterday (Wednesday), amidst manifestations of mourning. There were present amongst the mourners at the house the Rev. Evan Davies, Trefriw; the Rev. Henry Jones, Llandudno junction the Rev. W illiam Thomas, Llanrwst; the Rev. David Davies the Rev. T. E. Ham the Rev. W. E. Jones (curate), and many friends from the Vale of Conway. After a short service at Westdale, the body was conveyed to the English Presbyterian Church, where the venerable pastor had for many years worked so devotedly and assiduous- ly. There was a large attendance of mourners, and those who occupied the seats in the pulpit were the Rev. William Phillips, M.A., co-pastor for many years with Mr. Astley the Rev. Hugh Barrow Williams, the Rev. John Raymond, and the Rev. E. O. Davies. The service was con- ducted by the Rev. William Phillips. Miss Owen presided at the organ, and the hymns sung were O God, our help in ages past," Thou knowest, Lord, weariness and sorrow," and Peace, perfect peace." The Rev. John Raymond prayed, and the. Rev. E. O. Davies read a portion of Scripture. After further prayer by the Rev. E. J. Verrier Jones, of Rhyl, the Rev. Hugh Barrow Wil- liams, who for many years was the pastor of Siloh C.M. Chapel, opposite to the English Presbyterian Church, stated that he had known Mr. Astley for 23 years, and he was a man of God, and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and ready to make an sacrifice for the cause of his Saviour. During the last few years he had observed that the reverence which Mr. Astley had for his religion had kindled into affection. He was rarely troubled with doubts and des- pondencies as they Welshmen often were. He seemed to live in the light, and he felt sure they would accord their prayers and sympathies with the family. The following were the chief mourners Dr. and Mrs. Astley, Mr. and Mrs. Lupton, Miss Barnes, Miss Matty, Dr. Goody, Rev. W. Phil- lips, M.A., Dr. and Mrs. Bond, Mr. Pegram, (Liverpool), Nurse Isabel, Nurse Jephcote, Nurse Bennett, the maids of Westdale, the deacons of the English Presbyterian Church, Messrs. Ben Jones, H. Ricketts, and John Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Glover, and Mr. Hall. Wreaths were sent by the following —Dr. and Mrs. Astley, Misses Pilkington and the Misses Pilkington, Church Walks Miss Matty, Medi- cal Home, Colwyn Bay; Mrs. Pegram and family, Harrogate; Mrs. Knott and family, Bristol; Mr. and Mr3. Thomas Pegram, Liver- pool Maggie and Nellie, maids at Westdale; Mrs. and Miss Green, Llanrwst; Mrs. Walton Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Bursall, Miss Mary Ast- ley, Mr. J. Adey Wells, J.P., Mrs. Arkle, Mr. Rice Lewis, Mr. and Miss Barnes, London; Gertie, Lillie, and May (nieces), the Rev. W. Phillips, M.A., and from the Church. Mr. Edward Owen, Dyffryn Clwyd, Llan. dudno, was the undertaker.

THE LATE {CV. P. 12f. pamcs. DEATH OF A NOTED CONGREGATIOFAL MINISTER. To but very few ministers of the Gospel is given the privilege of serving the Master for an uninterrupted period of sixty-one years, but upon the Rev, David Phillip Davies, pastor of the Salem Congregational Church, Penmaen- mawr, who passed away on Saturday last, this privilege was bestowed. Although in his 86th year, the veteran minister was hale and hearty up to a short time ago. As late as the 2nd of May last, he was officiating at the singing fes- tival at Colwyn Bay, and a prayer he offered at the evening meeting was considered to be re- markable, and everybody spoke of his youthful appearance. On the following Sunday, he was preaching to large congregations at Penmacn- mamr, but on the Monday following he was taken ill, and he lay on a bed of sickness until Saturday last, when he was called awav to a better land, after a hard and strenuous life on behalf of his Master. To mourn his loss he leaves two sons and one daughter. A BIOGRAPHY. The Rev. David Phillip Davies was born at Cefncoedcymmer, a village in Glamorganshire, in the year 1825. His parents, David and Lydia, were noted for their piety, so that the future veteran minister was nurtured amid the best possible home influence. His early education he received at the village school of Pencelli, and at the tender age of twelve years he was appren- ticed for a term of four years to a local trades- man. At the age of sixteen, he went home, and spent six months in studying, afterwards procur- ing a situation in London, but at this time an event occurred which decided his future career, and the London shop did not see him. He had taken considerable interest in the Sunday School Union, and he was asked to attend the meetings of the Union in the Breconshire village of Aber, on behalf of the Sunday School of which he was a member. He was invited to deliver an ad- dress on the keeping of the Sabbath Day, and at the close the Rev. Daniel Jones, the respected pastor at Aber, advised the deacons of the young man's church not to lose sight of him. In a week afterwards the deacons had prevailed upon the young speaker to go in tor the ministry. fle was sent to the Preparatory School, at Han- over, under the tuition of the late Rev. Lewis Powell, and after remaining there two years, he entered the Brecon College. This was in 1845, when he was but twenty vears of age. in his collegiate days, an event which had a con- siderable bearing on his future career took place. On Christmas Sunday, 1848, he was asked to supply the pulpit at Horeb, Builth, on behalf of a sick friend, and he complied with the request, walking eighteen long miles through a snow- storm. A few days later, a loud knocking was heard at the door of the Brecon College, and when the maid responded, she encountered a typical Welsh gent'eman, who wanted to know iff the young man who preached at Horeb was a student at the College. This typical Welshman was none other than Theophilus Jones, the sen- ior deacon of Horeb, and on being informed that he was a student at the College, he replied, Well, we want him at Horeb." in six months, after Air. Davies's term in the College was over, he entered into an agreement to become pastor of Horeb. Directly on the expiry of his time he went to Builth, and was ordained to the pas- torate of Horeb, together with Salem, Maes- mynes, and Capel Llewelyn, Cefn y Bedd. This was on October 10th, 1849, when he was but 23 years of age. He laboured hard and earnestly, and his efforts were attended with a remarkable degree of success. It soon became necessary to re-build and enlarge the three chapels in his charge, the work costing close upon ^3,000, and within five years the total debt was cleared. He took a leading part in the formation of the school boards in the parishes of Maesmynes, Llangan- ton, and Llanover, and was elected the first Chairman of the School Board of Maesmynes, though the respected Vicar was a candidate for the honour. He also took a determined stand in another matter. A Church rate was levied upon his house, and he refused to pay even though threatened with distraint, the ultimate result being that the demand was withdrawn, and the deficiency paid by the parishioners. At Builth he conducted a grammar school for eight years, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Jenkins. After having laboured for 25 years in South Wales, he was called to the New-street church in Welshpool, together with that of Guildsfield Church, and here he gained distinction as an enthusiastic botanist. These were English causes, and Mr. Davies' heart was with the Welsh, with the result that in 1877, two years later, he was induced to accept the call of the Salem Church at Penmaenmawr, in order to establish the English side in connection with the church, and during his thirty-three years of ministry in Penmaenmawr he has been held in the same public esteem as was deservedly accorded him in his previous spheres of labour. About nine- teen years ago he was elected a member of the old Local Board, but was obliged to relinquish his seat on account of pressure of ministerial work. He took a very prominent part in secur- ing the new cemetery for the parish, and he succeeded in altering the local custom so that the offertories collected at the homes of bereaved persons at the time of the funeral go to the rela- tives of the deceased, instead of the clergy. For many years he was Chairman of the Governing Body of the British School, and he was largely instrumental in the establishment of evening olasses. In the month cf December, 1877, the first of a series of English services was held by Mr. Davies in the drawing room of Mona View, and they were continued to be held every Sun- day afternoon in the Gladstone Hall, and in the village photographer's studio. In August, 1878, the foundation stone of an English chapel was laid, and the present handsome building, which cost ^2,500, was opened in 1880, when between thirty and forty members of the Salem Welsh Church were deputed to form the nucleus of an English church. The debt on Salem Chapel has been paid off some years ago. The deceased gentleman has devoted much time to his own education, and has even coached a number of pupils for the ministry, amongst them being the late Mr. Glynne Williams, who was coached for I the Lancashire College the Revs. Gwylfa Ro- berts, Airdale College, and Rheidiol Roberts, sons of Mr. Roberts, Maenan Cottage, for Bala and Bala-Bangor Colleges Mr. H. Seiriol Williams, for Carmarthen College, and in addition, Mr. Davies had prepared a number of young men for the Civil Service, some of them now occupying good positions in India, China, and other parts of the world. It was in November, 1875, that Mr. Davies married Miss Margaret Davies, Prospect-place, Treorky, and it is romantic that it was Mr. Dav- ies who baptised his wife when a baby. Several children were born, the eldest being Trefor Penri, the next being Heber and Lydia, and each of these died together with the mother, thus leav- ing the veteran minister with three children- Mr. Archibald Davies, B.A., B.D., Hebrew tutor in Mansfield College, Oxford Mr. Ivor Edwy Davies, who is employed by Colonel Dar- bishire and Miss Bertha Davies, who is a teacher in one of the elementary schools. Throughout his long career, Mr. Davies laboured hard and without ceasing. Eleven years ago, there was a large gathering to make a presentation to the rev. gentleman upon his entering the jubilee of his work in the ministry and at that time Mr. Davies related some interest- ing reminiscences, one of which was a collecting I tour from Brecon College he had under- taken North Wales. This was in 1847. At that time there was no railway linking up North and South Wales, and he had to walk all the way to Portmadoc, where he received his first dona- tion. During his stay in North Wales, he preached in seventy chapels in ten weeks in the the counties of Carnarvon and Anglesey. During his long term at Penmaenmawr he took part in all that bears on the interests of the place, socially, morally, and spiritually. As to his pulpit work, the fruits thereof are the best testimony of his power and efficiency. The undisturbed peace of the church for the last 33 years and the large congregations reveal the vitality of the pulpit teaching. In October, 1898, the Quarterly Meeting of the Wyeside Association of Congregational Churches met at Mr. Davies' old church at Maesmynes, and they made a grateful reference to the rev. gentle- man's work in building the present convenient place of worship. It is a happy coincidence that at the Quarterly Meeting of the Congregation- alists held at Bontnewydd, Mr. Davies was elected Chairman of the Congregational Churches of the Arfon district for the year 1899-the year of his jubilee in ministerial work. Besides being a preacher of some fame, Mr. Davies was well-known as a lecturer, some of his chief lectures being Enwogion Cantref Buallt," Hen Ffrynd mewn Gwisg Newydd," Mahomet," Ficer Prichard," and Llyw- elyn, ein Llyw Olaf." During his first pastorate he commenced a newspaper called the Builth Gazette, of which he was the editor until he left the district. Besides, he arranged an English hymn book called The Builth Union Hym- nody." He was also an excellent musician, and at one time had a choir of 300 voices under his conductorsljiip. During his long life, he received many calls," including two from large churches in London, and one from Hyde Park, America. The rev. gentleman was in the midst of three at least of the rexivals-1849, 1859, and 1904. The Rev. R. J. Campbell, in a letter of sym- pathy to the children, stated that the announce- ment of the veteran minister's death had touched him deeply. To lose such a father must mean a great deal but let them not grudge him his promotion. After all, what a dream-life this was. There were times when one almost felt as if one were just about to make and find all the trouble and turmoil of sin a delusion of the night. It was not quite so simple as that, but the older he grew, the surer he became that when they stood on the higher side of death, they would smile to think that they ever attributed so much impor- tance to their earthly career. Probably the vet- eran minister was wise with that wisdom now, and they could thank God for it, despite the sorrow and the brief parting. THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednes- day) afternoon, when there were general signs of mourning all over the village. A memorial ser- vice was held in the English Congregational Church, of which the deceased was the founder, conducted by the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, who is one of the children of the deceased's church, and who is now the pastor of one of the largest Congregational churches in Wales at Llanelly. The service was opened with the hymn" 0, Rest in the Lord," after which the Vicar of the Parish (the Rev. Griffith Matthews, B.A.) de- livered an address. A prayer was offered by the Rev. Dewi Williams, and further addresses eulogising the work of the deceased were de- livered by the Rev. Keinion Thomas and others. At the close of the service the hymn I Know that my Redeemer Liveth" was sung. The organist was Mr. W. D. Jones, and amongst the Welsh hymns that were sung were Mi wn fod fy Mhrynwr and Mae'n hyfryd meddwl ambell dro." At the graveside the service was conducted by the Rev. Caleb Williams, and a prayer was offered by the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, and the hymn 0 Frvniau Caersalem," pathetically sung. The chief mourners were Messrs. W. Archi- bald Davies, B.A., B.D., and Ivor Edwy Davies (sons), Miss Bertha Davies (daughter!, Miss Kate Davies and Mrs. Mainwaring (sisters- in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Mainwaring, and Mrs. Collins. There was a large and beautiful array of floral tributes.

When Queen Mary was a Princess she was visiting at Dunraven Castle. The house-party were strolling over the estate visiting the various farms, and Princess May—dressed very plainly, as was her wont-happened to be some distance in advance of the rest. One old farmer, looking forward nervously to the visit, saw the unassuming young woman approaching, and, going up to her, remarked, I don't know what to do with these Royalties. Tell me what to do." You do nothing except treat them as you would any ordinary ladies," pleasantly ob- served the future Queen of England, and the farmer, taking the hint, went through the ordeal with credit, but was astonished to find who it was to whom he had confided his trouble! A

Abergele County School. The annual prize distribution will be held at Abergele County School on Thursday afternoon, June 9th, at 3.15, when an address will be de- livered by Mr. W. G. Dodd, J.P., Chairman of the Denbighshire Education Authority. The certificates and prizes will be distributed by Miss Crosneld, of Bryn Eithin, Colwyn Bay- Mr. John Inglis, Chairman of Governors, will preside. All friends of the school and those III- terested in education are cordially invited to attend.

Gladstone League at Wrexham. A branch of the Gladstone League was formed in Wrexham on Friday night, and a large num- ber of members have already been enrolled. The movement was the result of a well-attended meeting held at the Reform Club, presided over by Mr. Thomas Sauvage, who said that although the League, so far as it dealt with intimidation, would find little to do in the Denbigh Boroughs, still good soil would be found there for propa- ganda work. Mr. George Nicholls, ex-M.P. for North Hants, delivered an address, in the course of which he said that the propaganda work was quite as important as the prevention of intimidation.

Mr. Lloyd-George. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd George, on Thursday, motored from Criccieth round Llevn Peninsula, via Pwllheli and Nevin. On the previous after- noon they motored up the Festiniog Valley- On Friday afternoon the Chancellor was golfing with his friend the Rev. John Owen, of Criccieth-

Markets. BANGOR.-Butter, fresh, Is. per lb. eggs, 15 and 16 for Is.; beef, 6Jd. to lod.; mutton, 8d. to 10d. lamb, Is. veal, 8d. to lid. pork, 8d. to lid. fat pigs, 4 Id. to 5d. chickens, 5s. 6d. to 6s. per couple; poultry, 2s. 3d. to 2s. 9d. each. CARNARVON.—Butter, fresh, Is. per lb.; ditto, salt, Is. Id.; eggs, 16 for Is. beef, 2id- to 9d. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 9d. Iamb, 10d. to Is.; pork, 5d. to 9d. DENBIGH.—Butter, fresh, Is. to Is. Id. per lb. ditto, salt, Is. eggs, 13 and 14 for Is.; beef, 6d. to 9d. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 10d.; fat pigs, 4!d. to 5d.; chickens, 5s. and 6s. per couple. LLANGEFNI.—Butter, fresh, lid. per lb.; eggs, 18 for Is. beef, 6d. to 8d. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 9d. veal, 7d. to 8d. pork, 6d. to 8d. fat pigs, 5d. poultry, Is. 9d. each ducks, 2s. 6d. PWLLHELI.—Butter, fresh, 10d. per lb.; eggs, 6s. per 120 beef, 6d. to 9d. per lb. mut- ton, 6d. to 9d. pork, 7d. to 10d.; chickens, 5s. per couple poultry, 2s. 4d. each. CORK (May 21st).—Butter Firsts, 88s. 1 seconds, 87s.; thirds, 84s. superfine, 96s. choicest boxes, 97s. per 112 lbs. fresh butter, 97s. to 87s. per 112 lbs. LEICESTER (May 28tb).-There was a good supply of stock in the market, and trade was brisk. Good milch cows were in good demand. Prices generally were good all round—especially for those in good condition. Rearing calves were scarce, and calvers made ^19 10s. heifers newly calved /18 10s.; barrens, up to J16; two to three-year old bullocks, up to £ 20 10s. Two-year-old heifers, £ 16 yearlings, £ 9 10s. to £ 14 rearing calves, up to 65s. Small supply of sheep. Wethers made up to 38s. 6d. per head. BIRMINGHAM (May 31st).—Cattle continued scarce, and trade brisk. Best Herefords made 8d. per lb. shorthorns, 7|d. cows, 5id. to 6Jd calves, 7d. to 81-d. wethers, 9id.; ewe9, 5jd. to 7d. lambs. 9d. to lOd. bacon pi^' lis. 4d. to lis. 6d. per score cutters, lis. 6d- > sows, 9s. 6d. SALFORD (May 31st).—There was a moderate supply in this day's market, and trade was quiet and rather slow. Cattle made fairly good prices, and ewes and lambs made same prices as last week.

Bírths, iHarnages;, atib igratbo. BIRTHS. Chaloner.—May 22nd, the wife of Artf>uf Chaloner, 45, Love-lane, Denbigh, of a dau Hughes.—On May 22nd, the wife of \V. Hughes, Beech Cottage, Denbigh, of a daughter- Milliard.-On May 21st, the wife of Percy Milliard, Gambier-terrace, Garth, Bangor, of a daughter. Roberts.—May 25th, the wife of W. Gougb Roberts, Garden-terrace, Denbigh, of a son. MARRIAGES. Davies—Hughes.—On the 25th May, at the Welsh Chapel, Heywood-street, Cheetham, Ma11' Chester, by the Rev. E. Wynn Roberts, assisted by the Rev. R. Morton Roberts (brother-in-lavV of the bride), John Richard Davies, of Bangor, to Fannie Wynne, youngest daughter of Mrs. Hughes, 173, Heywood-street, Cheetham. Hughes-jones.-On the 23rd inst., at Ban- gor, Richard Hughes, Ty'nymynydd, to Miriar" Jones, Castlell, both of Penvmynydd, Anglesey- Parry—Jones.—On April 26th, at the Presby- terian Church, Mowbray, Cape Colony, JbJ1 Owen Parry, assistant engineer, Pietermaritl- burg, Natal, to Jennie, youngest daughter of the late Rev. J. Eiddon Jones (Bangor). and Mrs- Eiddon Jones, Mowbray. P e Richards—Jones.—On May 23rd, at the Calvary Chapel, Blaenau Festiniog, by the ReV* Cefni Jones, Robert G. Richards, 16, Church- street, and Miss Edith Jones, 2, Oakley-square both of Blaenau Festiniog. Roberts—Evans.—May 21st, at the Independ- ent Chapel, Llandrillo, by the Rev. Ivan T- Davies, and in the presence of Mr. D. P. Davies, Registrar, Mr. John Roberts, Plas-yn-Faerdref> to Miss Hannah Evans, Brynpenllyn both 0* Llandrillo. Williams—Griffiths.—On May 21st, Henry Williams, Gwynant-street, Beddgelert, to Syd- ney Griffiths, 20, Dora-street, Portmadoc. Williams—Roberts.—On May 25th, at tbe Siloam Chapel, Bethesda, by the Rev. R. v* Jones, pastor, Thomas Williams, 83, Carned I road, Bethesda, and Elizabeth A. Roberts, Bryn- eithin, Llanllechid. DEATHS. Jones.—May 22nd, John Jones, The Poplafi Bagillt, assistant teacher in the Flint new Coun- cil Schools, aged 21 years. Jones.—May 24th, at Glan Beuno, Carnarv01!' Mrs. Jones, the wife of Owen Jones, ex-Higb Sheriff of Carnarvonshire, aged 74 years. Jones.—May 24th, Catherine Jones, Y Celyn, Nantgwynant, aged 100 years. Prichard.—On May 27th, after a prolonged ill- ness, David Llewelyn Prichard, M R.C.S., L.R.C.P., youngest son of the late Rev. JobB Prichard, Vicar of Capel Garmon, Llanrwst- aged 39. Parry.—On May 22nd, at her sister's residence, Calcot, Holywell, Mrs. Parry, widow of Job11 Parry, Melwr Cottage, Holywell, aged 66 year,. Wering.—May 21st, Emily, the wife of Dr: W. G. Wering, 17, Craig-y-Don-parade, Llan dudno. I L FUNERALS by M. & J. WILLIAMS, Funeral Directors, HIGH STREET, CONWAY Estab. 1850. Telephone 3x3. ) 26