The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

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The Colwyn Bay Woods. SIR,—As an old! visitor to Colwyn Bay, and on visiting the above charming woods, I was grieved to see the havoc the axe is causing, denuding them most perceptibly of the finest old trees, which can never be "replaced. This, unless quickly stopped, must prove prejudicial to the best interests of Colwyn Bay, as the are undoubtedly the great charm of the place; indeed, an almost 'unique charm, too, for there are hosts of seaside resorts with p.ro- menades by the sea, on which the local au- tho,rities are expending many thousands of pounds, but very few have such. an advantage as Colwyn Bay. The local authorities refused to purchase from the syndicate that owns these 'woods at the price they asked, which amounted to a ''fleabite" to the moneys they are expend" on the proposed promenade—an attraction which is so common in less-favoured seaside resorts. Why are the inhabitants and ratepay- ers of Colwyn Bay so indifferent to their best interests to allow their elected urban councillors to so foolishly sacrifice the real attraction of the place-which attraction is rapidly being demolished by the greed of the syndicate that has no direct interest ia Colwyn Bay (more than what it c'an make out of it by cufting away and selling the fine old tre'es that adorn the woods). I say, Colwyn Bay inhabitants, arouse yourselves, and save what remains of these woods, for they never can be replaced, and, if lost altogether, the chief and only charm of Colwyn Bay is lost for ever.-Yours,' etc., CONSTANT ADMIRER.

Llysfaen Election of Rural District Councillor. SIR,—Your correspondent, "Bryn Her," belongs evidently to the "not a few disappointed ones," and his letter bears witness to the keenness of his disappointment, but, my poor brother, why worry? Of your fellow-voters 184 are satisfied, which number exceeds that which would have had matters otherwise by sr, so there you are, the good of the greatest number has been achieved. Try and be happy in the happiness of your neighbours. Undoubtedly, there were different cries to be heard of before the election. It was ever thus. Probably, the cry for a re- presentative living in the upper portion of the parish was one, although the exact geographical position of a man's dwelling place hardly befits him to fill the office of rural councillor. "More- over, living- at the extreme end of a parish does not constitute a barrier against a parishioner offering his services to his parish, nor does it mean that those services' are always rejected when offered. Anyhow, they were very warm- ly accepted in this case, and allow me, "Disap- pointed One," to tell you why. The two candi- dates were not judged by any of the standards mentioned by you. The accident of pro- fession and employment', the house in which they lived or where situated, never en^.iie-dt seriously into the contest, nor did it materially affect the result. The ward headed. Horny- handed men of the mountain judged the two candidates on higher ground. They placed ex- perience and merit on each, and with unerring judgment gave their verdict in favour of the immeasurably better man. When the fact that not a half-penny stamp was spent upon his candidature, nor an address issued, no sys- tematic canvassing done, and not a vehicle to convey his supporters to the booth—when all these facts are taken into consideration all will admit, friends and foes alike, that it was a noble victory, and the result is a glowing tribute to the hard commonsense and loyalty of the voters, 'and of the high regard entertained of the victorious candidate.—- etc., ILEX.

Conway Show. SIR,—-Appropos of your comments in. the "Pioneer" last week, re the above show, there was no doubt a capital exhibition of horses in- cluding some of the best animals in England and Wales, and I should like to record my appreciation of the manner in which the judges carried out their duties-, especially in Class "18," when, amongst others, a Mr Evans, of Liverpool, showed a brown pony, quite un- known in the show ring, which the judges placed first, and "Queen Gobang," a noted prize-winner "with a good reputation, second. It is a great pity the big majority of judges do not do the same-judge according t'o merit, and not merely to reputation. I conclude with the hope that other show committees will take the key of the Conway Show Committee when selecting judges.— Yours, etc., ONE INTERESTED. Colwyn Bay.

Llewelyn" Baffles the Censor. Ignorance of the Vernacular and its Curious Result. THE management of the Prince's Theatre, Llandudno, recently invited the talented troupe of amateurs who have given suih excel- lent performances of Mr Beriah Evans's Welsh play, "Llewelyn, ein LIyw Olaf" ("Llewelyn, our Last Prince") at Carnarvon and elsewhere, to give an interpretation of the work at their place of entertainment in Mostyn-street. The invitation was accepted, and, in accord. ance with the demands of the Act of Parlia- ment, 'Mr R. Bellis submitted the piece to the censor of plays (Mr G. A. Redford, of St. James's Palace, London), for his approval. The result is the receipt by 'Mr Bellis of the following curious epistle from the Lord Cham- berlain's c)ffice "Dear Sir,—I have no knowledge of the Welsh language, consequently I can't read the libretto you sent me for a licence. Have you a copy in English? If so, you had better sub- mit it as well as the original, or, if this is not practical, you may, under these exceptional circumstances, forward to me the plot of the piece in English, which will be bound up with the original for reference in case of ,-need, and I will send an official receipt'Yours,etc., "G. A. REDFORD," "Examiner of Plays." This is not an Irish grievance, and local resi- dents show no signs of cultivating a small revolution on their own account, though under such conditions the Welsh playwright has cer- tainly some grounds for complaint. The author-journalist has now no other re- course but to 'go to the trouble of translating a good portion of his work, and this would be anything but a pleasing task to a less energetic writer, -especially when one -considers how easily the matter could be settled, if Mr Red- ford called in the aid of one of the many thou- sands of Welshmen who are at his command in the "Taffy's Mecca."

North Wales Methodist Association. I MEETIXG AT MACHYNLLETH. THE quarterly association of the North Wales Calvinisti'c Methodists was held at Machynlleth on Wednesday and Thursday. The proceed- ings were held in the Maengwyn ChapeU. On the first day- ,the Association decided to hold 'the next meeting at. Chester. It was also decided to support a scheme for the erec- tion of a chapel in memory of Ann Griffiths, the Welsh hymn writer, at a cost of £ 1,000, and to place a bust in the chapel. 'In the evening the Rev. Mr Owen vacated the chair, which was taken by Professor 'Hugh Williams, of Bala. On Thursday morning, Mr Hobley, o'f Carnar- von, read a paper on the dangerous elements of present-day literature. The Rev. W. S. Jones, of Machynlleth, sub- mitted a report dealing with the state of the cause in North Montgomeryshire. The popu- lation had decreased during the past twenty years by 20,000, but Methodist adherants had only been reduced by 1,000, whilst the. member- ship had actually increased. Methodism claimed one-fourth of the present population. The Sunday Schools were prosperous, but tem- perance in the county was not so flourishing. Attempts had been made 'to establish Con- nexional Associations, but these had failed. The collections in the. county for the ministry were very favourable, being 13s id per member per annum., or 9;d per member above the average for the whole of 'Wales. The total col- lections last year were £ 9,300. With regard to the century fund: ,r5,652 had been collected. The Rev. Ellis James' Jones', Carnarvon, sub- mitted a report on :thecentury furid, in the course of which he said that out of the £ 60,000 expected from North Wales ^53,000 had been promised. About £ "^000 was still required, and it was strongly urged by the committee that every effort should be made to close the fund before the end of June. Several pro- minent ministers: spoke strongly in support of the committee's' recommendation, which was adopted on the motion of the Rev. Francis Jones, Abergele, seconded by the Rev. Evan Roberts, of Dolgelley. A resolution was passed expressing gratifica- tion at the action taken by magistrates in re- ducing licences, and condemning the speech of the Prime Minister calling upon Quarter Ses- sions to undo the work of the justices. The Rev Daniel Rowlands, Bangor, submit- ted "the annual report of the 'Ministers' Provi- dent Fund, which he declared was in a flour- ishing state. The report was adopted, several proposed alterations in rules, etc., being referred to a committee. A committee was also appointed, to consider a new pension .scheme. The Rev Daniel Rowlands, after 37 years' work as secretary, resigned. The association expressed its deep regret and accepted the nomination of the Rev Aethwy Jones, Liverpool, as his successor. The Rev J. O. Thomas and Mr Edward Jones, Trewythen, were reappointed represen- tatives of the association on the Bala College Senate. Mr J. Cromwell Hughes, of the Baptist College, Bangor, and a native of Blaenau Fes- tiniog, has received a unanimous- invitation to become the pastor of the Bethesda Baptist Church, 'Swansea,- to succeed the Rev. E. Edmunds, who is the secretary of the Welsh Baptist Union. -Bethesda claims to be the old- est Baptist Church in Wales, and is one of the historic churclies, in the Principality. Mr Hughes intends to -accept the invitation.

The Bangor Diocesan Calendar. WE have received a copy of the twenty-sixth edition of this calendar, which embodies a mass of information appertaining to matters ecclesiastical; and when we mention that up- wards of three hundred pages are full of closely-printed matter it will be manifest that in the work of compilation, the editor has spared no trouble to. make the worlc as com- plete as possible. Apart from the Church- man's Almanack, which in itself is a handy reference, and contains much useful infor- mation, the calendar covers a wide range. The contents embrace information relatiiii, to Bangor Cathedral and the diocesan officials: the clergy list of the diocese a table of bene- fices, incumbents, patrons, etc. Tllen follows "Episcopal and clerical directions" 1 diocesan); "Diocesan Societies" "Societies General and Diocesan" "Benevolent and other Institu- tions" "Educational Establishments and Charities" "Clerical Societies, Institutions, etc." and "A Record of the Diocese." In brief, the calendar is indispensable to clergy- man and layman alike, and should be found in every library and on the table of every Church- man in the diocese. [E lite4 bv tl e Rev A. Owen Evans, B.A" Diocesrm Inspector of Schools, Bangor, and published by Jafvisand F., ster, Bangor, at is.]

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Reading Room Wanted for Llandudno Junction. | Si«,—Most people who read the letter published in your last week's issue upon this important subject will, I am sure, agree with the writer that a library or reading-room would be a good acquisition to the residents in, and visitors, to, this neighbourhood; and many of your readers, with perhaps the exception of your ccrresponu- f!, will doubtless remember that some ei'ghteen 'months ago an inaugural, meeting was held, and successfully formed what was designated "The Llandudno Junction and District Readin'g and Recreation Society," and some 120 mem- bers were enrolled. The elite of the district took a prominent part in the formati-on of the J society, and gave financial aid, and promises of substantial support, provided the objects were utilised by those for whom they were es- tablished. The trustees of the Presbyterian Church very kindly agreed! to let, without any payment, their room; for the purpose-, and the offer was gratefully accepted. Tables and forms were procured, as also were books, news- papers, draughts, and other accessories which go to make up a society of the kind. The members were required to pay the nominal rfoe { of twopence per week towards the maintenance, but after the lapse of three months the -attend- ance decreased, and it became apparent to the management that the Suhscniptions would not meet the expenses incurred, and they therefore decided to close the institution. An effort was made to re-open the society for last winter, and a meeting was advertised locally, but only four persons attendedi, and 'consequently the matter dropped. The fixtures, books, articles of tames, etc., are still in safe custody, and there is a small amount of money standing to the credit of the society at the bank. Whether all the T unctionitesare or are not imbibers of the cheering cup referred to by your correspondent, I am not prepared to say nor do 1 think it pruden to enquire; but, of thisfact, I am-sure that the role of mem- bership comprised the names of some persons who 60 occasionally go into an hotel, and others who say they do not. The offer alleged to have been made by some wealthy company, and the handsome donation to follow are welcome information, and ought to be taken advantage of, but the committee of the late society were not aware of any such offer pending. I have reason to believe that the committee just mentioned would assist, and place at the disposal of any new institution in the vicinity" the property of the former one. Hence it will he seen that "Caradoc," with all this material at hand, has an unprecedented opportunity of furthering the movement, and his promised efforts to attain that end are anxiously awaited. He can have fuller information, if required, either through your columns, with your appro- | val, or direct, provided he furnishes his name and address so that -we may know with whom we are dealing.—Yours, etc., J. PORTER. Llandudno Junction, April 14, 1903.

The Queen's Palace Syndicate and the Clwyd Street Eisteddfod Committee. SIR,—In your report of the application to the Theatrical Licensing Committee for the re- newal of the Queen's Palace licence, Mr Biddescombe is staed to have denied that the Palace authorities had refused to let the hall for an eisteddfod or concert unless the bar were open. This is not a fact. As secretary of the Clwyd Street Eisteddfod Committee I approached the secretary of the Queen's Palace Syndicate asking for terms for the use of the hall for Easter Monday, and the price given was Zio 10s. At that time no mention was made at all of the bar. At a subsequent meeting of the Eis- teddfod Committee the question was raised, and I was instructed to ascertain whether the bar would be closed. I saw Mr Tomkinson, who stated that he would bring the matter be- fore his directors, and the following clav he in- formed me that his directors would not enter- tain the idea unless the bar was 'open. This I reported to my committee, and a deputation was named, consisting of Messrs Daniel Evans and J. Roberts Jones and myself to see Mr Tomlinson, and we were authorised to offer up to £20 for the use of the hall, provided the, bar was closed. We three went direct from the meeting, and had an interview with Mr Tomlinson, and made it -clear to him that the closing of the bar was a sine qua non, and we offered £ 20 as authorised by our committee. Mr Tomlinson again promised to take the in- structions of his directors, and the following day he called upon Mr Daniel Evans and upon me, and informed us that under no conditions would they let the hall unless the bar was open. Therefore, we had to abandon the idea of an eisteddfod on the scale intended. I enclose a copy of a letter received from Messrs Daniel Evans and J. Roberts Jones.— Yours, etc., DAVID J. PRICE. 32, High-street, Rhyl, 2ist April, 1903. (COPY.) Dear Mr Price,—We have read the letter which you propose sendin'g to. the local papers and beg to say that your version of our inter- views is absolutely accurate.—Yours faith. fully, DANIEL EVANS. J. ROBERTS JONES. Rhyl, 20th April, 1903.

Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital. SIR,—Having seen in your issue of the 10th inst. that money is to 'be raised by three local ladies on behalf of the Cottage Hospital, I, as one of the three, wish to rectify the mistake you make as to the object of the appeal. We are raising money (£250) for an isolation ward, which is a very urgent need, and not', as you said, for an operating theatre. I should be obliged if you will kindly insert this correction in your next, and also state how grateful we shall be for any contributions, however small, which can be paid to the credit of the fund at the -National Provincial Bank or put into the box which has been placed for the purpose on the counter of the same bank. The names of all the kind donors will be handed to you for publication in your paper at Whitsuntide. Mr Nunn has promised to add fi to every /'() placed in the bank by Whit-Sunday. Will you kindly give your support to our appeal?—Yours, etc., A. M. MINCIIIN. [We are glad to state that up to the present moment £ 13? has been received towards this very deserving object. The necessity of hav- ing an isolation ward attached to an hospital of this description is so urgent that it needs no words from us to recommend it to the public.-En.J

New Canoil of Bangor Cathedral. The Bishop of Bangor has appointed Rev. E. Hughes, B.A., F.C.S., etc., rector of Barmouth, to be canon residentiary in the place of Canon Eleazer Williams.—late rector of Llang-cCni— resigned. Mr Hughes was formerly -headmaster of the Dinas Miawddwy School-where he formed science classes, which produced some brilliant pupils-two, of whom won -outright the Whit- h worth Scholarships, which ,areconsidered the blue ribbon of the mechanical and engineering world. Lie attended a course of lectures m Kensington, under Professor Huxley, and be- came the senior of the Practical Chemistry Laboratory Class. Soon afterwards, he was made a Fellow of the Chemical Society, Ordained deacon, in 1879 to the curacy of LI an- fairfechan, he soon applied his knowledge of Ahe governing principles of science to the pi-o- motion of the temperance movement, and his lectures on 'that subject are lookedi upon, by medical experts as masterpieces of -s,olid facts based on sound principles, and backed up by reason and experience. He also is a stout defender of the Church. In 18S7, the Lord Chanc-ell-ox promoted him to Barmouth, where tie has done excellent work, and is a strong, moral force in the affairs and welfare of the town. St. John's Church, Bar- mouth, which cost 'nearly £ 40,000, will always remain a -standing memorial to his indomitable pluck and energy. The canonry carries with it a fine residence in Bangor, together with ^350 a year. Three months' residence at the canonry is necessary during the year. The appointment is regarded as, a popular one, and- well-deserved. z,