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LOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. Miss Moxen's 8chool, Fron, will re-open for the Christmas Term on Monday, September 20th. SUNSHINE RECORD.—The total number of hours of bright sunshine recorded' at Llan- dudno for week ending September -5th was 36 hours 30 minutes. The rainfall during the same period was 0.670 inches. LIFEBOAT COLLECTION.— Through the courtesy of the manager the sum of V,13 4s. 3d. was collected in aid of the fuuid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by Mil's Arthur Payne, assisted by Miss Maud Allan at the Grand Hotel. The .amount was given erroneous- ly in our last issue aa £12 10s. SEA ANGLING COMPETITION.—Owing to the rough weather of Wednesday morning the all-day competition -asnranged by the Llandudno Angling Association could not be held. The new date arranged (weathetr permitting) is Wednesday next, September 15tlh. Valuable prizes are offerejd for the best catches, etc., particulars of which may be obtained from Mr Howel Jones, hon. secretary, Mostyn Street. an unfit state. THE BEAUTY SPOTIS, OF THE CONWAY VALLEY.—The above is the title of a neatly painted book containing over 100 photo views of Llandudno, Deganwy, Ctonway, Glan Octoway, Trefriw, Llanrwst, Rettwsycoed, and the dis- trict. The letterpa-ess makes interesting read- iiig, and the views are almost as good as photo- graphs. At the price of sixpence this. book shoiuld command a large sale. The publisher is Mr John M. Clark, 12, Preeson's Row, Liver- pool. LOCAL LICENCES TRANSFERRED—At the Conway Petty Sessions on Monday, before Dr. R. A. Prichard and other magistrates, several transfers of licenses were granted. On the ap- plication of Mr R S. Chamberlain the licence of the Carlton (Hotel, Llandudno, was trans- feiired from the former owner, Mr T'. H. F'itz- simmons, to Mr Frank Whittaker, and that of the North-Western Hotel, Llandudno, to Mr Thomas Byrne. The licence of the George and Dragon, Conway, on the application of Mr J. E. Hallmark, was issued to Mir James Graham. That of the Tygwyn, Roewen, was granted to Miss Griffiths, daughter of Mrs Griffiths, deceased. TRADESMEN'S HOLIDAY.—A meeting of the Llanrludno Grocer aind Fruiteaers' Asso- ciation was held on Thursday evening, at which it was unanimously resolved to recom- mend the Council to officially suggest Wednes- day, October 6th, as the annual tradesmen's holiday. The London and North-Western Railway Company announce their intention to run a spesi-aj. day excursion train to London (with breakfast car attached), leaving Llan- dudno at 5 a.m. and returning from Euston at 12 30 the same night. Facilities will also be granted to those wishing to..stay three, four or five days. The fares will be 12s. for one d.ay and 18s. for a longer period. OFFENCE AGAINST SUNDAY CLOSING ACT.—At the Conway Petty Sessions on Mon- day, John Walter Shaw, cabman, of Llan- dudno, was charged by the deputy chief con- i stable with having been on licensed premises during prohibited hours, the offence being against the Sunday Closing (Wales) Act, 1881. The defendant's cab was pulled up at the Castle View, Tywyn, about 8 30 p.m. on a re- cent Sunday. Two gentlemen, who were the defendant's fares, were in the hotel, and Deputy Chief Constable Rees said that perhaps they had legitimate business there, but the de- fendant, who was also served with beer, cer- tainly had not. Shaw saiid that the (drink was brought out to him to the landau, and he wenit inside afterwards to arrange forra drive. The Chairman explained1 that this did not affect the offence, and the iclefendant was fined 10s. and costs. CRUELTY CHARGES.—Thomas Jones, Preston Cottage, Llandudno, was charged by Inspection: Gibbs, of the Royal 'Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with cruelty to two horses on August 8th at Llandudno Junction. The Inspector stated that he saw the defendant driving a pair-horsed charabanc towards Llandudno on August 8th. The vehicle was laden with 19 full-grown men, two women, and the defendant himself, and the horses were in a very distressed condition, the car being fearfully overloaded. It was a very hot day. The Chairman said (tihe case was a proper one to be brought before the Court, but it would be dismissed on payment of Costs.- Prosecuted by Inspector Gibbs, of the same Society, Edward Rowland Joneis, of 33, Mos- tym Street, Llandudno, was fined1 £2 and dosts for working a bay gelding in a landau whilst it was in an unfit state. It was lame, in wretched condition, had a wound on the back, and was afflicted with parasiti, mange.—David Vaughan, cabman, 1, Bull Cottage, Conway, proceeded against by the same' officer, was fined 10s. and dosts for working his horse in RETURN HOME; OF PERCY SMALLWOOD. --Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A., August 29th. Percy Smallwood. of Oonway and Llandudno, with- out doubt the greatest runner Wales ever sent to America, sails for a two months' visit to his native soil on Saturday, September 11th. Small- wood returns to Europe with the proud honour of holding the world's middle distance run- ning ehampinship, having won the title easily at Cincinnati, 0., August 14th, when he de- feated Henri St. Yves, the great Frenchman, by half a mile in a 12 mile race. As simallwood beat Tom Longboat, the Indian, and Svaberg, the Swede, Yves was the only runner he had not met. Last night Smallwood closed an engagement at the Pittsburgh hippodrome, and it is estimated that 300,000 persons saw him run during the eight performances. While there were 25 other acts at the hippodrome each night, .Smallwood received the biggest re- ception, various times during the, week 50,000 or more watching1 the Weislhman defeat all comers in five mile races. Smallwood is under contract for 20 weeks with the Pittsbun-gh Hip- podrome Company, John H. Dailey, manager, and starting January 1st be will be featured all over the United States.' Smallwood has been granted permission to return to Wales for a two months' visit by his manager, John H. Dailey, and J. SüoH. Moore, Small wood's able trainer, will make the jaunt with him. Small- wood races against Longboat and anothei Indian at Forbes Field, Labor Day night, Sep- tember 6th. Hel will leave for New York about September 8th and sail for Europe, Saturday. September llth. ST, PAUL'S CHURCH. -N extSunday, Sep- tember 12th. at MaJains, Mr Axtell will sing "For the mountains shall depart," from. "(Elijah") Mendelssohn. Service at 11- The Vicar will preach. SALB3 BY MR. T. W. GRIFFITH.—As will be observed from our advertising columns Mr T. W. Griffith will sell oil Thursday and Fri- day, September 16th and 17th the household furniture and appointments of "The New- lands." Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno; and on September 24th, at the Marine Hotel, will sub- mit by public auction No. 5, Mostyn Crescent, and Ocean Villa, Adelplii Street; also Arley House, Vaughan Street. ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. GEORGE'S UEJOTEL.—An organ recital was given at the above hotel on Sunday afternoon by Mr L. H. -Sunini.erfield. The proigramme was as fol- lows"Prelude, Fugue an D Minor" (J. S. Ba-obo: ,'Theme with Variations, Finale" (J. Lyons): "Pilgrim's Chorus" (from Tannhauser) (R. Wagner"; (a). "The question"; (b), "The answer" (W. Wolsteniholme); "Cujus Anvinam" (from Stabat Mater) (R. Rossini): "Festal Postude" (S. Clark). The recital was attended by a large 'number of visitors. PIER BIOSCOPE.—Judging from the large attendances tihe bioscope exhibition at the Pietr Varieties Theatre is as attractive to visitors as it is to residents during the long winter months. On Friday, by the kindness of the manager a film depicting the life of the chil- dren in Dr. Barnardo's Home was thrown on the screen as an "extra" aind a collection made in aid of the work. The specials this week are veiry attractive, the list includling "How they made a man of Billy Brown" (comic), "The Lady of Monsoreau" (dramatic) and "Lake Garcia, Italy" (travel), HOME-SPUN INDUSTRIES.—W S. Williams and Sons having been appointed sole agents for the renowned Cumberland Homespun Tweeds for .Coats and Costumes, same as sup- plied to the Royal Family, they .intend making a special exhibition of the various processes in the manufacture of the well-known and en- terprising firm, Messrs Waddell and Sons, Warwick Bridge. It is quite an education to study the various stages from wool to finished tweed which school teachers and the public shoul dnot lose the opportunity of visiting this interesting and instructive exhibition, which wall be on view in one of the Royal Ware- house windows during next week. THE MINSTREL'S BENEFIT.-Th,e "boys" of the Happy Valley minstrel troupe had their annual benefit .on Wednesday evening, and judging from. the large crowd in the Happy Valley their services during the season have been much appreciated. The programme was a long and enjoyable oiiei, turns being given by members of Messrs Adeler and Sutton's troupe of pierrotts, and also by the Great Orrne Pierrot- quartet. One of the, tit-bits of the even- ing was the turn given by Miss Nellie and Master Jack Felix, a. song and dance that cap- tivated one and all, and evoked an emphatic call for an encore. We understand that these talented juveniles will appear by special re- quest at. Mr Harry Listen's benefit in the Town Hall -on Wednesday next. DEATH OF MR, THOMAS- HODGETTS.— The death took place on Thursday evening, September 2nd, of Mr Thomas Cordrcy H'O'ciigetiS, at the advanced age of 87 years, at his residence, Bodlondeb, Mostyn Avenue, after an illness of only otae or two days' dura- tion. Notwithstanding his age the deceased was a most active man and thought little of walking six to ten miles a day, even to within a few days of his death. For years he rode a bicycle and could; often be seen cycling through the town. Last year, however, he met with an accident while ,cycling through Mois- tyn Street, which had the effect of considerably shaking him. Mr Hodgetts, who had resided at Llandudno for nearly forty years, was an artist of considerable promise and ability, and was aw aided the Royal Academy's Silver Medal for his woirk in the same year that Sir Frederick Leighton won the gold medal. CONGRATULATING THE HEAD TEACH ERS.—The monthly meeting of School Managers was held on Thursday at the Lloyd (Street School, when there were present Alder- niiaai John Owen (chairman). Alderman Robert Roberts. J.P., Mr David Davies, and Mr Thos. Smith. Among matters of minor importance the report of the 'recent Entrance Scholarship Examination was read. It was noticed that rthe first four boys on the list hailed from the Lloyd Street Boys' School—three of whom have gained free admission to the County School. Two girls1 also- from the Lloyd Street Girls' School, have free admission. In view of these satisfactory facts the managers passed a vote of congratulation with the two head teachens—Mr D. W. Thomas and Miss Hughes. RumpuT has it that two or three more free seats will be granted at the next meeting-of the Governors in oomsequence of the reduced fees. It is anticipated that the examination in future will be more keenly contested than ever. THE LATE MR. JESSE JONES.—There passed away at Llandudno Junction on the 2nd inst., Mr Jesse Jcines, formerly the Poor Law relieving officer for Llandudno, Colwyn Bay. and the whole of the Coinway Union on that side of the river. Mr Jones retired in March, 1902, after over forty years' service, and enjoyed excellent health until Monday, the 30th uE., when he was taken ill. He retained the office of registrar of marriages, and cfli ciated at a marriage in the registry office on Saturday last. He had attained his 7 7 oh year. For years after his appointment he resided: at Glanconway. In those days Llandudno was merely a small mining village, and Colwyn Bay had not even been named. As these towns grew in importance it became a anomaly that persons desiring to register births and deaths should have to journey to Glanconway, and Mr Jones then removed to Llandudno Junction as a central position. The funeral, a public oneJ, took place at Llan- rhos Churchward on Monday afternoon.
Advertising
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Although our collector will cease to call at the various establishments of the town after this week, all Visitors' Lists sent to the "Advertiser' and "Pilot" Office, Market Street, Llandudno, will be inserted in the next issue of the "Advertiser." Headaches are a common sign of eye strain. Have your eyes testeid by Winter and Co., Pharmacists and Opticians, 3, Mostyn Street, Llandudno.
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MOSTYN HALL. Visited by the Llandudno and District Field Club on Saturday.
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MOSTYN HALL. VISIT OF THE LLANDUDNO AND DIS- TRICT FIELD CLUB. At the invitation of the President, the Right Hon. Lord Mdstyn. and Lady Mostyn, the members of this active Club visited Mostyn on Sa.tulrday last. The party .consisted' of 42 ladies and .gentlemen, the journey being made very pleasant by the District Superintendent of the Railway providing a saloon and specially stopping the fast train. For these arrange- ments the member's have to thank their energetic Hon. Excursion Secretary, Mr W. R. Brookes. The walk up from the station to Mostyn Hall was sufficient to show that the Park contains many very fine tree's, and this reminds us of the uniue olid bridge carrying one drive <)Ve, another, where trees are seen growing out of the masonry, some yards above the ground, and with roots twined about the voussoars. Lord and Lady Mostyn met the party, while the HOT.. Edward M'ostyn joiined it a, little later. An immelclJiatecrtart was made by his lordship toi conduct the members aver the house and to 'describe and point out some of the leading features. The word 'some' is here used advisedly, fur the house< contains su.ch a multitude of things inferesting to the Archaeologist and Anquary that only the more limportantcould be dealt with duning an after- noon's visit. But before referring to the in- ferior of the housealnd the gems contained therein a brief note may be given of the architecture. It is not passible to state de- finitely the date of the earliest part of the hall, but the authorities have given it as their opinion that the present tower in the centre, of the block of buildings is the successor of a Norman tower that stood on that site. With one of the usual Norman towers as a begin- ning, it is quite easy to picture the additions that have been made from time to time. until to-day we see a mansion house in excellent architectural taste, suitable to its site and sur- roundings. The oldest masonry is not now visible, having been reoased with the local yellow freestone of the neighbourhood in moire recent times. We know that one part of the house—possibly a large part—was built at least ea,ry in fthe time of Henry VI. (1422-1461 A.D.). In 1570 A.D. William Moston moditated a (e- sign of building a new house. By what he executed, viz., part of the detached rectangular block, now used for stabling, etc., it appears to have been planned in the form of a quad- rangle, the old house to have been rebuilt and to have formed the centre and the, other three sides to have been the offices. He .finished only one. which from the. great gateway in the middle bears the name, PORIH: MAWE. The -date on an oak beam is expressed in this man- ner: ANNO .MUNDI 5552. W.M. 1570. In the year 1631 Sir Roger Mostyn made a handsome addition 1.0 the house, viz., the left aide eleva- tion as viewed from the forecourt, comprising the dining room and drawing room, flanked by a gable each side for bedlrooms, the principal architectural feature of this addltLonbeing the "large .bow-window in the middle" of the t ill- ing aind drawing room. In the Banqueting Hall Lord Mostyn point- ed out the arms on the stone chimney piece, A lion rampant, ermine, ermine, the arms of Jevan Vyclian, of Pengwern, 16tli in descent, from Owen Tudor. By the manniag-e of Jevan with Angtharad, daughter and1 sole heiress of Howel ap Tudor ap Ithel Vychaii, of Mostyn. he added that estate to his paternal acres in the reign of Richard II. (1377-1399). Arms of his sponge Aiigharad, the heiress of Mostyn directly descended from Edwyin, lord of Tegengle (argent a cross engrailed sable, be- tween four Cornish Choughs); the arms of Gloddaeth (gules a chevron argent between three plates) 1460; and the arms of Sir Gryffydd Lloyd, whose daughter Morfydd mar- ried Madoe Gloddaeth. On the central table !th-me was exhibited the cake of copper found at Caerhuin (Oonovium) bearing the inscription SOCIO [RVM] ROMAE, the. Socii being the "Company" who hired the works. The mines in territory conquered by the Roman Republic were treated as state property,, and leased to various "Companies" who worked them. A v-dllycuriolus rude wooden bowl, supposed to have been used as a font, was also shewn. It was found in the tog near Drinas Mawddwy. It is formed of a piece of knotted oak, the sides and bottom being left in their natural state, while the top has been cut horizontally and in it two hollows sunk, one large and one small. At each side of the smaller hollow a very crude spray of leaves with berries has bean carved, and! above the larger hollow carved in large, letters, ATHRYWYN. The late Mr W. W. E. Wynne, M.P., when drawing the attention of one of the Antiquarian Societies to tihe curiosity referred to an account compiled by Richard Llwyd in 1790, and stated that Athrywyn was a word in use, but not "com- monily put in the same sense as that given in the Welsh dictionary. The worcl as a sub stantatesignifies happinees, tranbuility. paci- ficatioll." The letters are very rudely cut. and are a mixture of capitals and minuscules. The inscription is clearly of a pre-Norman period. Perhaps the most interesting relic in the Banqueting Hall is the large "Under the Rose" Shield, 'hung up above tihe wainscoting at the dais end. In the centre is the Tudor Rose with the Royal arms and the arms of the lead- ing families in Wales encircling it. Students of the Tudor period may derive a fund of in- formation fiiom this fine heraldic (record. When will Heraldry be restored to its proper j' rank! So much has been learnt from the authority, the practice, and the associations of the .early Heraldry of the best and most artistic eras that it is cleanly our duty to revive true Heraldy in the time now present and thus prepare a Heralda-y for the future. At the other end of the iHall is the minstrels' gallery. Mention may just be made of the anaient Militia guns, swords and pikes. Pass- ing 'into the staircase hall we were shewn unique specimens of old furniture, portraits, carving, etc. Next, the DINING ROOM was in- specteid. This is a beautiful room with hand- some fireplace, the walls panelled in oak, a ceiling of plaster work and one of, the large 'bow-windows' previously referred to. As space is limited and no attempt can be made to fully describe any particular portion of the house, perhaps a note may here be useful in regard to the plaster work in this and other rooms. The art of the plasterer was introducd into this country by Henry VIII.. and it was fos- tered for a time under the ripe experience and ready ability of Italians, French and Dutch, with the assistance of native workmen. Mostvn Hall contains some exceedingly good work in ceilings, overmantels and wall decor t'on in plaster. The design and modelling are often most decorative and interesting, and are full of strength and vigour. Returning to the con- sideration of the dining room. There are the arms of Gwynne amd D'Arcy emblazoned on glass. These refer to two great alliances, viz., I Sir Roger Mostyn witil-i Mary, daughter of the famous Sl-"ir John Wynne, of Gwych. and the other out of respect to the alliance with Bridget Savage, daughtar of D'Arc-ie Savage. Esq., of Leyton, Cheshire, by WhlJilllthe Mos- tyn family acquired the great estates they possessed in that county. Beeston Castle, etc., etc. On the fireplace, with the date 1632, numerous alliances are iec.ord.ed, 'including Mary Wynne tlhose of Gwydir quarterly with Gyffydd ap Conan: T'uctor Trevor: Ithel Vychan, Madoe Gloddaeth, Sir Griffydd Lloyd, etc—an abridg- ment of 32 coats which graced the pedigree of the house in the 17th century. Some of the artist members of the party spent an interesting tim-e with the Hon. Edward Mostyn discussing the Narbonne Marbles which were brought over by Sir Thomas Mos- tyn. Narbonne lis ome of the most ancient cities of Gaul—flourished 280 B.C. The Roman Colony was established there in the time of Marcuis Rex. The marbles now at Mostyn came from the Archbishop's Palace. The room above the last-mentioned is the Dra\v- ing Room, and in it a fine collection of family and other portraits. They are too numerous in this roioni and elsewhere to permit, tabulation here. but we should like to refer to the por- trait of Sir Roger Mostyn. the zealous loyalist, who raised a regiment of 1500 men in about twelve hours in support of the Crown and spent £ 60,000 in the service of his Majesty. Mostyn was plundered and stripped, so that Sir Roger was obliged to retire to a small house, called Plas Ueha. a mile away. He was Governor of Flint Castle at one time. And the portrait is that of Admiral Mostyn,'who first in- tic-clueed the uniform into the Xayy. He died in 1757. The stained glass in the windows of the Drawing Room is worthy of special attention, and contains the anllisof Sir Orlando Bridge- man (time -of Charles I.): of Cadifod ap Dyfuwal; James, Earl of Derby; Sir 'Thomas Savage, Ban., afterwards created Viscount Savage by James I., and in 1639 on the death of his father-in-law. Lord Darcie, Viscount Colchester, he became Earl Rivers; Arms of the Mostyns and the Wynnes of Gwydr; the Grosvenors and Mostyns in memory of the marriage of Sydney Mostyn. eldest daughter of the old Sir Roger Mostyn with Sir Richard Grosvenor. of Eyton, Bart. Mostyn and Whitelock occasioned by the marriage of Sir Thomas Mostyn of Kilken. eldest son of the old Siir Roger Mostyn with Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Sir James Whitelock, .one of the puisne judges of the King's Bea-iell in 1620. and sister of the famous historian; Francis. Earl of Bedford: Thomas Egerton, Baron Elles- mere and John Williams, Bishop of Lincoln (afterwards of York) 1641. The gems in this room include mciniatures. pictures, clocks, needlework and other furni- ture, etc. We must now pass to the LIBRARY which contains treasures of great value. A long row of tables had been laid down the centre -of the room.. and on it were placed a selection of MSS, printed book s and curies. These Lord Mostyn took up one by one, handling them with the loving care of a col- lector-student and explaining their history. Many were the questions asked by members of the Club. First we nienticr, the first folio: Shakespeare.. wonderfully clean and crisp. A similar copy was sold at Sotheby's (Van Antwep sale) .on March 23rcl, 1907. for EC3600. Then we saw a 2nd editiioin of Isaac Walton (the complete angler 1655). The MSS. comprise one by Ellis Griffith, "a soldier of Calais." He came from "Gronant Ucha ymhlwf LI an Hassaph." This author devotes some 550 pages to the history utf Henry VIII. and his time. Authorities consider much of this history may be taken as the most readable prose in the Welsh language after the Mabinogion. An
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DR. BARNARDO'S HOME. AXLAL SATURDAY COLLECTION. The Waif Saturday collection in connection with Dr. Barnado's Homes will, we learn, prove to be a further increase upon last year's ex- cellent result. At the hour of going to press all the returns -have been sent in. but alreaoy the munificent sum of iE71 has been banked, a result that c.annot help but gladden the hearts of those lllostdirectly engaged in the rescue work and instil them with renewed energy. Who could pass the tiny collectors from the home and refuse their smiling appeal: but their number is too small to be able to cover the whole of the -district in -one diay. and so to be able to collect this large amount year by year, the co-operation of practical sym- pathic friends is sought, and need we say found. In addition to the house to house, hotel, and street collection by the ladies, who despite the adverse weather condrt?o?i:s carried out the self-imposed duties cheerfully: passes were granted for two lady collectors to travel en "La Marguerite" and collect on board. On Friday n:ght collections were made amongst the audiences at Messrs Adieler and Buttons. The Pier Biosccpe, and Revell Hall's entertainment. Mr Churchill, Happy Valley Mmstrids. held over as -collection for a more fitting day. This is an additional help not. previously given, but very gratefully accepted. but to individualise where so much kind help has been so genrously given would be- in- viduous. The management desire to thank all who were engaged in bringing about such a splendid result, and the public for their warm- hearted response. The following is a list of the collectors and the results at present to hand. A further de- tailed will appear in our next issue. Mrs A. W. Payne, Pier Stand. mi 14s, lljd. Mrs Hughes and Mrs Andrews. Imperial Stand. £4 4s. 5-id. Misses Bone. Wren. Dickinson and. Raw- strom. Post Office Stand, k-2 15s. 5d. Nurse Mayccck. Station Stand. P-2 14s. 7d. Miss Harding, outside Roden Villa. £ 2 lis. 8jd HOTEL COLLECTIONS. Lockyer's Prieate Hotel (per Mrs Stone), 1,2 7s. 7c1. Imperial R¡CeL £1 15s. Holly Bank. 15s. id, Seaforth House. 9s. 4-d. Collections at Adeler and Button's Pierrots (per Mr A. Sutc-Liffe). £ 1 14s. Bioscope Film (pear Mr Hughes, junr.), £2 3.s 3d.) Mr Revell Hall's entertainers, Pl 2s. 9d.
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1 LORD AND LADY MOSTYN. interesting part to antiquarians is that which refers to the.disorder within the district of Powys, etc., which led to sanctuaries in Eng- land and Wales losing their 'authority' as places of refuge. Then we were 1 "Chroiiiiques de Jean Froissart. en deux livres, aveo figures." Folio, vellum, ill um.- a very ancient manuscript, with the history of every chapter painted in gold and water colours: Jeffrey .of Monmouth; a Lydgate and a Euclid; Dante with notes; Biblia Sacra Ami qua; arms of the illustrious families of France, account of the Rebellion in North and South Wales; Robert I aizlian' letter to Ussher. and many ütihers. Possibly next in importance to the club members was the Silver Harp, "purely British, both as to the metal, and the use." which. with the commission for holding an Eisteddfod, or sessions of Bards, at Caerwys. in 1568," is still at Mostyn. The harp from time immemorial was in the gift of Lord Mostyn's ancestors, who gave it as a mark .of excellence on the chief of the faculties. or those who had excelled in their different, ways, poetical and musical. The commission is a historical document of importance, but too long to give here. It ends thus: "Geven under o'r signet, at o'r c-itie of Chester, the xxiii. of October, the nynth yeare o'r raigne. Signed her Hi-ghnes ccunsail in the M'rches of Wales," referring to Elizabeth, "by the Grace of God. of England, Fraunce and Ireland, Quene," etc., etc-. The golden torque was passed round. One old antiquarian of note referred to it as that 'invaluable morsel in the possession of this family." It was found when digging in a garden near to Harlech Castle in 1692. and is described by Camden as "a wreathed rod of gold. about- four feet long, with th: e-e spiral furrows, with sharp intervening ridges run- ning its wdiole length to the ends, which are plain, truncated, and turn back like pot hooks. The use was that of a baldric, to suspend gracefully the quiver of men of rank, which hung behind, by means of the hook, and the golden wreath crossed the breast and- passed over the shoulder." Virgil, describing the exer- cises -of the Trojan youth says:—"Each brandishing aloft a cornel spear: Some on their backs their burnish'd quiver bore, Hanging from wreaths of gold, which shone before." Our host produced the feet of a Falcon, and referred to the vast flight- of this bird. Although encumbered with two bells hung to each foot, it flew from its owner, Mr Kinloch of Ku ITie. in the County of Angus on the eastern sicie of Scotland, on the morning of the 24th September, 1772, and was killed near Mos- tyn on the morning of the 26t:11. Passing to another part of the house we were shewn a large collection of instruments of torture from Ruthin Gaol. The Billiard Room was orginaily the chapel, and is supposed to have a fine roof, but this cannot be seen owing to the plaster barrel c e, ceiling put. up when the room was converted. Lastly, this hurried and necessarily incom- plete report must end with a reference to "The King's Window"— a stained glass window put in to commemorate the escape of Henry (Earl of Richmond) from Mostyn Hall. TI-i e in- cident is wart hy of a note. Henry came secret- ly from France to Wales and passed, concealed, from place to place, in Wales, secretly laying the foundation of 'the overthrow of the House of York. The Webh favoured his cause on account, of their respect for his grandfather, Owen Tudor, their countryman. Henry was at Mostyn when a party attachect, to Richard III, arrived to apprehend him. They were dining at the time, and'he was only just able to escape by rushing from the table -and leaping out of a back window. Richard ap Howel. the then Lord of Mostyn, joined Henry at the Battle of Bosworth (1485). and after the victory Henry gave him the sword and belt worn at Boswo-rth and pressed Richard ap Howel to follow him to Court, he reply is well-known: "I dwell among mine own people." G. A. Humphreys.