The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Lord and Lady Powis, who are only just back from India, entertained a small house party for Easter. Earl Carrington and party, including Lady •Marjorie "Wilson and (Mr Wilson, are staying at Gwydyr Castle. Major-General Hugh S. Gough, C.D., and 'Mrs Gough, accompanied by their son, Mr Wilfred Gough, who is a student at Eton Col- lege, are travellingin the South of France and in Italy for the Easter vacation. A marriage ha; been arranged between George 'Herbert, eldest son of Captain. D. H. J Mytton, of Garth, Welshpool, Montgomery- shire, and Mrs Mytton, .and Evelyn Gladys, eldest daughter of Mr A. E. Payne, of Walford Manor, Baschurch, Salop, and Mrs Payne, of Dudweil House, Sussex. The marriage arranged between Captain Geo. H. Rickard, R.G.A., younger son of the late Captain F. M. Rickard, I.M.S., and 'grandson ) of the late General F. J. Mo'berly, R.E., and Winifreda Augusta, only daughter of the late Walter James, of Elvaston Hall, Rytc.n-on- Tyne, and! Lady Campbell, and stepdaughter of Colonel Sir Alexander Campbell, R.A., of Kil- bryde Castle, Perthshire, will take place very quietly, owing to mourning, at Trefnant Church (North-Wales), early in June.

Abergele. DANCE.—On Wednesday evening the Pensarn Assembly Room Co., held their special Easter in- vitalion dance. The event proved most successful. MONTHLY FAIR.—The monthly fair was held on Wednesday, and was the largest held for several months. A fair quantity of stock changed hands at good prices. CONCERT.—A grand vocal and instrumental concert was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. Mr G. Perkins presided over a fair attendance. The proceeds were in aid of the Congregational cause in Abergele.

Brynymaen. IMPROVING THE ROADS—An increasingly large number of visitors are finding their way to this magnificent spot, and the roads are being con- siderably improved by the District Council. EASTER SERVICES—The services at the beautiful church in the hills were well attended. The number of communicants exceeded that of any previous Easter Dav, and the offertory, we are told, was larger than in former years. The sacred edifice had been most tastefully adorned with flowers. Two exceedingly handsome sanctuary chairs, in carved oak and of great height, have been presented by the Misses Frost, Brvn Eghvys.

Blaenau Festiniog. DR. PARRY'S JOSEPH "A capital perform- ance of this cantata was given on Thursday evening last week by the Brynbowvdd Choir, under the baton of Mr R. Edmunds. So successful was the performance that it was repeifed on Saturday evening. Dr Richard Jones presided, THE prize offered in connection with the Calvin- istic Methodist annual competitive meeting held at Aberdovev on Good Friday for the best memorial poem on the late pastor of the Welsh and English churches, the Rev. J. D. Jones, was won by Mr H. Jones, Bryfdir, Festiniog. MR. PARRY'S FUND.—A committee of quarry- men has been formed in Blaenau Festiniog to raise subscriptions towards the fund now being raised to aid Mr W. J. Parry, Bethesda, in defraying his expenses incurred in the recent libel action. Mr William Jones, Kronden, was appointed secretary, and Mr Hugh Jones, chemist, treasurer. It is understood that promises of substantial support have already been made. RAILWAY BREAKDOWN.—-Traffic was im- possible on the Festiniog Railwav for several hours as the result of a luggage train coming to grief opposite Tanygrisiau Foundry. The axle of a wagon broke, sending all the coaches off the rails and over the embankment abov the river They hung suspended from the engine, which kept on the metals. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was due to be held at Penrhyndeu- draeth, and the members, owing to the accident, had to drive a distance of about twelve miles.

Carmel (Llanrwst). COMPETITIVE MEETING. A crowded attendance was present at Carmel C M. Chapel on Good Friday evening, when Mr T. Rogers Jones occupied the chair. Mr W. LI. Roberta conducted. A tea had been held in the afternoon. Several interesting competitions took place, among which were the following: For the best render- ing of "Glan Geirionydd," and "Pan les Meiriodd fy Ughalon," Carmel Choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr Roberts, Tai Candrill Pandy Tudur." Mr Roberts was also successful with a party of eight in "Intercession." Children's competitions were held in duct and solo singing, and also in reciting. The specially engaged artistes were Miss Sarah Lewis, Festiniog, Miss Davies, Aber- gele, and Miss Jones, Gwernhowel (elocutionist).

Colwyn Bay. NUMEROUS testimonials from all parts testify- ing to the Scientific Examination of the Eye- sight, by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), LLA'NRWST. Clients visited at their own pri. vate residences. COLWYN BAY THE QUEEN."—The poem Colwyn Bay the Queen," written by the postman poet Mr W. Lloyd Evans, has, we understand, now gone through the twelfth edition, and upwards of fifteen thousand copies have been sold. SUNDAY SERVICES -Special services, pro- moted by the African. Institute, were held in the Pier Pavilion on Sunc'ay last, morning, afternoon and evening, and were very much appreciated, the attendance in the evening being noticeably good. t'. 11 iillu 1U VV.N UAA u.—.ur Lnaerwood ana his band, who. discoursed music throughout Col- wyn Say during last 'summer, commenced "he seas.on on Monday last, and will continue to play in differen't parts of the town during the summer. VOLUNTEER NEWS.—Capt. F. A. Dew, LieuL" Stanley Wood, and the members of the cyclist com- pany who have been engaged in carrying out volunteer manoeuvres inland as described in our last issue, are expected to arrive home this (Thurs- day) evening. PRESENTATION TO MR. W. EXELL.-As a result of a collection made among the congregation of St. Paul's, a cheque for £ 14 has been handed to Mr William Exell, previous to his departure tor Canada, as a token of respect and as a recognition of his services during the fourteen years he has held the office of verger of the church. FALL IN SIL VER.-Second-:hand Solid Silver Tray, weigh't 72 oz. 'cash price, 616 12s 6d. Ten-inch Waiter, Handsomely En- gravqll, Gradoon Edge, weight, 30 oz. £7 128 6d cash. Genuine Old George Solid Silver Tea Set, weight 55 oz. price., f.2.2 10s. Apply, Cross, Silversmith, Colwyn Hay. 6917 FIRE BRIGADE UNION.—As will be seen from o-ur report of the annual meeting of the North. Wales Fire Brigade Union, held at Chester, on Saturday las't, under the presidency of Lord Mostyn, two new members were elected' on the Council, viz., Mr Thomas Roberts, captain- of the Colwyn Bay Fire Brigade, and 'Mr Edward Jones, of Dolgelley. CONCERT.—On Good Friday evening a successful sacred concert was given in the Public Hall, by the s'udents of the African Institute, assis'ed by a few friends Miss A. M. Roberts (Perores Arfon), of Llandudno, rendered three songs in a very charming manner, and Mr Llew- elyn Davies, Colwyn Bay, also gave several songs. Miss Coe, Colwyn, kindly officiated as accompanist and solo pianoforte. COLWYN [BAY SILVER BAND. The Managing Committee and members of this band desire to express, through the medium of our columns, 'their gratitude to the public for 'the very kind iand liberal support; given to their annual Easter 'Draw, held on April 7th last, under the superinterlldence of "Messrs C. Power and P. Jones. They are also very grateful to the kind friends who so willingly gave the (prizes offered. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS -'rlic hoardings which have been obstructing the view of the new premises erected by Councillor Berth Jones in Penrhyn-road have now been removed, and the handsome and commodious premises which are nearing completion are now open to view. Aston Manor, one of the oldest residences, erected some years ago in Abergele-road by Councillor Newell, is also being transformed into shops for Mr J. Pryce, whilst almost opposite this improvement Messrs Davies, Bros., butchers, are having an elaborate verandah erected over their shop. FARM FIRE.—About mid-day on Monday, the Colwyn 'Bay Fire Brigade were called to a fire tat Glanywern, Farm, Mochdre. The 'brigade quickly responded to the summons, land, a-r- riving on the scene within avery short time, it was found that a stack of straw (the property of Mr Owen Pritcbard), which was situated in the middle of .several other stacks, was' well alight. Two hose pipes were at once. got ito work, and prevented the flames from 'spreading to any of 'the adjoining Ibuildings, but) the fire had got too much ,headway on the stack itself for much to be saved. All that wlhich was not burnt was either smoked, or else spoilt 'by water. The fire is supposed 'to 'have been caused by a spark from a .passing engine. The trains -run within a fev." yard's of the stack-yard, 'and at the time a strong wind was blowing.

Conway. 90 PER CENT. of Headaches are caused by Eye- strain. Cured permanently by Glasses. FREE TESTS by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., at Compton House, first Friday in each month. 5257 GYFFIN C.M. CHURCH.—The Rev W Row- lands, Mochdre, and the Rev Ellis James Jones, M.A Carnarvon, will be the prenchers at the special services at the Gyilin C M. Church on Sunday. SPECIAL SERVICES —Special services were held at the Old Parish Church on Sunday. Dur- ing the. morning service Miss Ada Thorley, of the London concerts gave a eapiial rendering of" As pants the heart." At St -Ane8' Church in the evening, the choir performed the anthem "I will ransom them (Arthim), with good effect. The solos were excellently borne by Miss Amy Jones (soprano), and Mr Llewelyn Jones (bass). CELEBRATING A VICTORY—On Monday evening the streets rang with the joyous cries of welcome accorded the town football team on their return from their very successful appearance at Rhyl. That the silver cup and medals should be brought to Conway was n-wer anticipated even by the most hopeful, and the result was conse- quently all the more welcome The lads were met at the railway station by a crowd of sup- porters, and their parade through the streets, with the cup well in view, was certainly a lively event.

Cwm Penmachno. ELECTION OF GUARDIAN.—Owing to the decease of Mr John Davies, Broneidal, Penmachno, a vacancy occurs on the Board of Guardians for the Llanrwst Union, and it is expected that Mr John Griffith Evans, chief clerk to the Rhiwfaelmo "Slate Quarries, is likely to be asked to fill the vacancy.

Criccieth. A VOICE FROM THE SEA !-Mr Richard Williams, of Chapel-terrace, has found a bottle on the seashore, with the following note therein :— "T. Harper, April 18th, 1902. 'I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. MR LLOYD GEORGE, M.P., AT HOME.— Mr and Mrs Lloyd George are spending the Easter recess amongst us. On Good Friday Mr and Mrs George, acc,inpan.ecl by Mr T. Artemus Jones, barrister, and others, visited Ramoth. Llanfrothen.

Eglwysfach. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Parish Council was held yesterday (Thursday) evening. The business was of the usual routine character. PROPOSED MAY-DAY PROCESSION.—It has been decided to hokl a show of farm horses en a convenient date in the village. A committee has been appointed to carry out the scheme.

Lianddulas. LOCAL SUCCESSES.—It roust be gratifying to the members of the Llanddulas Silver Band to have distinguished themselves in such a marked manner as on Monday last. At (he Colwyn Bay Easter Eisteddfod, they won the first prize in the Ouick-step Brass Band Contest and the conductor took the cornet solo prize. The band had not this year had the benefit of a professional conductor, and their brilliant performance is therefore all the more nr ritorious.

Llanbedrog. ILLNESS OF THE RECTOR.—The Rev II J. Manley is slowly recovering from the vici, us attacks made on him last week by a young cow. It is wonderful he was not gored to death.

Llandudno. EYE-REST for tired eyes, obtained from our j Scientifically-fitted Glasses. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN, LLANRWST. Write for testimonials. 5257 THE MAY QUEEN.—Miss Jennie Burrow, Hafod, has been ctiosen as the Queen of the May, whose coronation is to take place in the Pier Pavi!ion on Tuesday, May 5, in connection with the annual May Day carnival. In the evening the dramatic society will perform the comedy My friend the Prince."

Llanfsirfechan. VISITORS.—The number of visitors here over the Easter holidays were unprecedented, despite the somewhat unfavourable weather. On Mon- day, a football team picked up from the visitorb tried conclusions against the home team, but were riefeate after au enjoyable game, to the tune of six goats to three. On 'Good Friday evening the choir of Christ Church, Llanifairfecha.n, sang Gaul's- Passion; Service. The solos were taken by Mrs Llewelyn Jones (soprano), Miss- -Lucy Davies (contralto), Mr J. O. Relberts ((tenor), and Mr Will Roberts ) (baritone). Mr Llwelyn Jones performed the instrumental parts on the organ, which has re- cently been much enlarged. THE sad and serious accident which occurred on Good Friday t Mrs McMichan, her son, and sister, makes visitors and others who drive about j the country hope that the practice of inspecting harness and carriages of all kinds will become a necessity in these smaller seaside and summer resorts, as is observed in larger Iplaces. All who ply for hire have to attend at the Town Hall, if there is one, or at some appointed place, where the horses, donkeys, or goats are examined, and also the carriages and harness used, a thoroughly competent man, appointed by the District or other Council. This necessitates constant in- spection and care, that the harness, &c., is kfpt in good order, and prevents many accidents which would otherwise occur.-Coii.

Llanrwst. SPECIAL OFFERS.—Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5s 6d. Eyes tested free. R. G. Owen, F.S.M,C.-Griffith Owen and Son, Watchmakers. Jewellers, and Opticians. 5257 PREACHING MEETINGS.—'The Revs. Rhys J. IiKws, Bethel, and Dr Lewis Probert, Bangor, preached5 the annual sermons at Ebenezer Con- gregational Chapel on Good Friday. At Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, on Easter Sunday and Monday, the following ministers preached to large congregations: -Revs. Evan Isaac, Mer- thyr; D. Gwynfryn Jones, Chester; and Philip Price, Abergele. .STAINER'S ter the evening service en Good Friday, at the Parish Church 'of St. Crwsb, theSe. Crwst Choral Society gave a rendering of the above work to a large congregation. Earl Carrington and party were amongst those, present. The performance was much enjoyed4, although at the last minute several soloists were indisposed, necessitating a re-arrangement. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—On Wednesday, last week, a meeting was held to make arrangements for next winter's meetings, and it wa; unanimously decided to turn them into a Parliamentary session, and to limit the number to 26. Mr D. J. Williams, Board School, was elected speaker Mr W Williams. County School, prime minister and Mr W. H. Williams, Station House, leader of the opposition. ZION LITERARY SOCIETY. On Monday evening, the members of the Young Men's and Ladies' Literary Societies assembled together to elect officers for the next session. Mr W. Williams, of the County School, was re-elected president, and Miss Tones, Tynycaeau, and Mr II. P. Tories, Gwydyr Uchaf, vice-president Mr Arthur Jones, North and South Wales Bank, was nnde treasurer, together with 'Miss Bessie Evans, Talybont, and Mr Samuel Jones, Gwvdyr House, as secretaries. A strong working committee, composed of six ladies and six gentlemen, was also formed. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. On Thursday, last week, before Messrs Isgoed Tnne, Dr Jones a id W. B. Lloyd, Joseph William Webb, a tramp- ing compositor, from Abervstwyth, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous day in Denbigh-street. P.C. Owen proved the case, and Webb was fined 5s and costs. A second charge against Webb of assaulting P C. Owen was proved, and the prisoner, whose actions on the previous day were those of an insane person, was committed to prison for one month hard labour, without the option of a fine. Thomas Edwards, Scotland-street, was summoned for unlawfully wounding his wife, a character more popularly known as Marv Ann Casey." The charge was in court reduced to one of common assault. The defendant was sentenced to prison with hard labour for two months.

Penmaenmawr. LECTURE.—"Dyfed" delivered his popular lecture, entitled" Gwhd v dyn du," to a good con- gregation, at the English Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday evening. The Rev Caleb Williams pre- sided. The proceeds were in aid of the Penycae C.M. Church building fund. z, EASTER VISITORS. — A record number of visitors spent their Easter holidays here, most of the boarding houses being crowded. There were no less than 50 at the Mona Hotel alone. The special services held at the Parish Church on Good Friday u ere, consequently, better attended even than usual.

Portmadoc. THE FREE CHURCHES.—It is contemplated to inaugurate a branch of the Free Church Council in the Town

Talsarnau (Merioneth). EISTEDDFODIC. Among the bards and llenorion on the platform at Barmouth Eistedd- ¡ fod on Easter Monday, assembled to take part in the installation of the successful bard according to the ancient rites of the bards of the Isle of Britain, was Rev I). T. Hughes (Morfa), rector of Talsarnau The ceremony is a most imposing one, a sword being held over the head of the successful bard, the sheath of the sword being held firmly by the bards assembled, while the question "A oes heddwch" (Is it peace ?) is shouted three times. Cadvan performed the ceremony with dignity and great effect.

Tref riw. DEATH OF MRS ELLIS. — The death took place this week, aiter much suffering, of Mrs Ell's, wife of Mr R. T. Ellis, The Shop. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was of a public character.

acb.. Wesleyan Eisteddfod at Egiwysfacb., THE annual Easter Eisteddfod of the was held at, Ebenezer Wesleyan. C&ap JjH lwysfach, on 'Monday. .JfljH Both meetings were well a'ttende keenest interest was taken in the va petitions. f ^1, Mr II. D. McLaren, of £ t the president in the afternoon, w Roberts, Glan Machno, acted, as yir the day. The musical adjudicator^ J. Williams, G. and L.'f.S.C. (GwJ i Carnarvon. -iiia«is 3ctf, Mr J. O. Lloyd and Mr Owen W ^tW as accompanists, the instrument -use 1 £ piano ;presented! to. the National .r-'c si# mittee for the use tof the parishionel- 1. meetings as these. n0.n ir-e' Mir 'McLaren, in opening the ■a'ter.n ing, gave a most eloquent address 1 j He was much struck with the$0$, fodau and the manner in which ne0?\ out for the good of the young e gy especially in music and literature- ^jpe'dl 5, means they were encouraged and come before the public, and SO' n for taking their pairt .as citizens1 wi foi$ ence. Ile tlie-i referred his,;orically lei. dation of We-leyaiiism bv the brdt coo .J was ",10 bIt' pointing out that John \VesleYnota musician and the author of nian ast cef., hymns and their music. During tl rgniarl tury the W7esTeyan cause had SiroW,n BlCb strtu, able manner. 'Mr McLaren was with the intense interest taken Itnis Ivith fod by the young people, and was de o the singing of the children's choir. jJ1 bt Glan Machno. made an- W honour, in which the bard referre 1 Laren's able speech. The folio\\i»e of prize winners Afternoon Meeting. litzib* Solo, "Bugail Israel," 1, H. J0'ne%r,anira i Wynne; "Hanes Iesu Crist," x\ f Williams, Bettwys-y-Coed, 2, Annie >1' Robert G. Lloyd;- -essay, "St. J- Jones, Barmouth; duet, "The G&L. Roberts and Ichwal Jones solo, "T Dove," 1, J. L. 'Roberts; solo c^l River," Miss Jones, Conway; c 7*i\g "Teach me Thy way," x, EglwsbacM jje'1 Mr R. Jones) recitation, Exo'aus X •' Lloyd ,2, Kate W7illiams Life 0^ J je quf Hettie Lloyd and Kate Williams; 0.0 tette, "The last -hour of the Year> uatio^ Party (leader Mir W. Griffith); Hannah J. Morris; chief .choral jrgl "The days of man are but as > lial'.e bach Choir (leader Mr Hugh. Darvi^. '2) fle writing, 1, Maggie Jones (Rhivvdaifl9/' Lloyd (Eglwys'ba.ch). Evening Meeting- President, Mr W. Lloyd Robf rwst. Prize winners.:—-Essay o1 t« 1, Mr R. E. Hughes, Uglwysba w, solo, "Yr hen Gerdd'or," ianVs'tv^ 'it Davies, Trofartli Penillion for 1 1, loan'a.p loan, Roe wen reC^at.1,?-tlms; -„<{i Grace Ellen -Hughes 2, Kate tone solo, "Llewelyn eto'n fyw>. 1, jgr Griffiths-, Roewen choral conips 1 v- lin" and "Eirinwg," Eglwysfcach oirva, Mr <H..Davies; recitation, ""V Del n p Chwarel," 1, Mr Robert Lloyd, Cy- quairtet-te, "Y Dieigryn," Roewen u Mir James Roberts); duet, forth' Messrs Hugh and John 'Davies, ^lG-nei]a^i, Leb atalnodau, Mr John ,izo challenge solo., "Star of Hope, "jji Roewien Araeth-ddifyr —"Perfec > !> given by Mir Parry, Talycafn: ist' cb° Williams, Llan'gerniew; male Egiivvysbach (Mr Hugh Davies, le»c- >' e

Easter Golf. Colwyn Bay Easter Meeti*1# tfcf PLAY in (the Easter .competitions day last with (the Porter Cup— for gentlemen. This is the tent competition, which has 'been ari.d R. B. Perkins, once by 'MrTom cuP by 'Mr Ernest II. "Wood, '(who held ye,ar). The following lowest eight .ed qualifying competitions :p f&i L match play, viz.: Hunt, Tiniper^c-„'ay; 1^, ton, Lla.ndudino Perkins, Colwy u' son, North Manchester; 'Douty, Chester; Jones, Colwyn Bay; 'a Colwyn Bay. In thetfirst round o ^4. Hunt beat Farrington, hy 4 'to 3' ij^y 5 pji' Jackson by 2 up, Douty 'beat --RO'l III the 00ty and Jonefv beat Lasbrey iby 4 to 3- .g,nd (Clip finals, Jones beat I'erkins by 5 'to po^ n beat Hunt by 4 to 2. In the fin.a'' 'i andl is't prize) 'beat Jones (2nd Pr ize) bjch the 19th hole. ^c'h' I'~Vtir The final was .a well-contested ■ ^jif J at one time looked like being WG,n' > who was 1 up the 17th hole.

Rho,s-on-Sen Easter Nlee til1" at, This meeting was a great ■succe.s^'tcir.s> D,6 I tendance, both of memhers and f .1.11 exce.ss of any previoud tlle weatlher was remarkably good, ,and t'evv "sf" tq advantage ifromi a golfer's point o 0 ex-cess of wind during the meeting, which made good scorer This compeitition was played Uil not exceeding 27, and it is r 0nly the handicaps at the fc;rthcom.1 » xO-^a meetiing to 18, tlhus making the P 0fs estin.g to (good golfers. The me 1 a t11," tors were delighted!-with the great les :a11 ,tbeJ h rpos 'CI' II!- ,t e :11l1k3' for golfing 'pll :feSSlJ1", ",11:, visitors were unanimous in f*-V intention of-frequently visiting will 'be much to the ° \s Many of the visitors also put thei lfcl "he for ill emberslhi p of the club.$ 'Ninety-six separate entries w^-j}.0r1, open amateur handicap C £ r-Sj erfs following competitors were s,pafiel"' prize, K. L. Nevvbisging, Wcc 102 handicap, 27 neft, 75 J travelling bag. 2, T. F. 0^ 103-27, 76; 'golf bag (w:n,nor„^io, J.'C. IBythell, Rhos-on-Sea, ■&/ medal. 4, F. Kidd, 'Rbos;?npioes. Jj.. ■case of three silver-mo-untea f o y T after sail, Timperley, E't. ^lis- (winner'.s seiecltion). 6, S. 1 ad« »*#<? Sea, 100—20, 80; 'box of best r^30) 8?' J. l,'rost, Rhos,.o,,n-' medal. 'ø.

Bangor. THR Mayor of Bangor (Mr W. P. Mathews), has contributed £ 50 to the permanent building fund of the North Wales University College. Bangor City Council have, by a small majority, altered the name of a locality from Mountain-street to Tai-y-mynydd, supporters of the change arguing that English visitors loved to see Welsh names— the landmarks of the nation," as one member put it.

Bettws=y=Coed. THE CORWEN LIGHT RAILWAY. — Good progress is being marie with the preliminaries for this scheme, and the project is being hailed in all quarters with enthusiasm. The estimated costwill be about £ 80,000. EASTER VISITORS. — A Inrge number of visitors arrived in the village during Eastertide, rd the crowded coaches from Llandudno and Cnlwvn Bay, together with innumerable motors and cyclists, put the village in qu:te a welcome state of excitement.