The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

DISCRTPTION OF GLODDAETH HALL. A MANSION OF GREAT ANTIQUITY. Gloddaeth Hail, where the Hon. Edward Mostyn was born, is one of the ancostral iioutes of tlie family, and probably wie time-honoured mansion in this part of tho oountry. It is now the residence of Lady Augusta Mostyn, mother of tho present Lord Mostyn. It is situated on tibe sloio of a very exfceiisive hill of limostouo rock, faces the south, is beautifully elevated, and is surrounded by fine forest a.nd other tree's. The house has some remarkable features of the Elizabethan era, the groater portion of the old part having been built by Thomas Mostyn in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Tlie visitor, on descending a flight of steps, reaches" Tnt) Great Hall," the most notable feature being tho very fine fresco at the east end OV-0r the dais in the centre of which are tho Royal Arms of Tudor, with thoe red dragon as supporter, previous to the introduction of the unicorn; above it the following motto: "God save our noble Queene, Elizabeth, sond her long reigne, 1584." There are two other compartments, containing tihe ancient arms of tlio family, with numerous quarterings; they are separated from the centre by Corinthian pillars; above tike, ooronet on the left is the following:—" Feare God, obey thy Prince, remember thy ende," and above thos-e on the right is the family motto, "Auxilium meum a Domino," which is still adopted. Immediately under the fresco is a very large historical painting by Mr Herbert Sidney, entitled, "Escape of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, afterwards Henry VII., from Mostyn Hall, Flintshire." "Henry, Earl of Richmond, who was an exile in France, was brought over by his supporters, and placed under the care of Ricliard ap Rowel, the then Lord of Mostyn, and it was here the North WaJes Chieftains, in conjunction with of south, planned the overthrow of the House of York, which eventually led to the supremacy of tl House of Lancaster. Kins Richard, bearing that Richmond was oonoealed at Mostyn Hall, put a price on his head, and sent emissaries to apprehend him. The earl was then about to dine with the family, but, being appraised of his danger, he had just time to make his escape through a window, which is called to this day the King's Hole, when King Richard's party made their appearance at the old entrance hall." TYadition informs us that the following conversation took place between the leader of-Richard's party and the Lord of Mostyn: My Lord. we have come here in quest of Henry, Earl of Richmond, who. we are informed, is now staying with yon? Your information is not correct, an- swered the worthy host. for ho lias left. How is this, my lord? I see you have an extra plate on your table than you have company to dinner. It is always my custom, replied his lordship, to have an extra plato laid in case a friend should drop in, and as I cannot look upon you in any other light. I shall be happy if you will sit down and dine with 11S. It The father of this Richard was Howel, who, by his marriage with Margaret G-ryffydd, brought tho Gloddaeth estates into tho Mostyn family in 1442. "Henry VII. was descended from Owen Tudor, second husband of Catherine, widow of Catherine Swynford. Henry, by his marriage with Elizabeth of York/daughter of Edward IV., united the houses of York and Lancaster, afld thus term in liter] the Wars of the Roses." On the ancient fireplace is inscribed in antique characters, one of the family mottoes, "Heb DdllW, Heh Ddim; Duw a V1' "Withnut God, without all: God and ponty." Over tiie flreplaoc is hung a circular slnoU- copy, the origina.) ixdncr XV ,st?R Hall), on it are th- arms of the ili ?ontrv "'ho favoured the first ri^'no- o. d>e Jacobites in 171 iround and form- jug a to tb"1 ahi-eld, in Eno-Jish French Latin ,nd Welsh, is the following inwrii>tiori — Tndor the ease be It spoo.n. Pe!1", (Iqj vonles nlai 2:arrl. (TlIl) parle.s ergo T)idi;ch ychudie. The original came from Maesmynn.n, Flintshire, one of I the old seats of the Mostvn family. Hung on the wall all round the ball, are old swords, guns, pistols, rdk-s. daggers, and bows, also socie Cromwelian armour. Facing the fresco first described is tho I Minstrels' Gallery, the ballustrade to front being very richly curved in old oa.k. and especially handsome. In ti e gallery will be seen a curious oak carved figure of our Saviour (life si'i:-) which came out of the C'ini.pe!, and is sirpposcd to have been muti- lated by Cromwell's troops, under General Mytton, during the Civil War. Over Gallery is another fresco (Elizahet'.an) with :0 shield in centre, and coat or arms with inscription, ¡i HOlli soit qite mal y pense," "K.iL'' This fresco was found years ago in another old apartment called "Queen Elizabeth's liootn." On removing stwno pannelliiig th^. fresco (14th century) was brought to light, and curiously enough when removed there was found a still e-.rlier fresco in excelknt condition, and is d-erieribod hereafter. The top fresco-was re- moved by an Italian artist, and placcd where it now is, at tiie west end of the hall. Tho hall is furnished with old oak furniture throughout, and th:'re is ono piece deserv- ing more attention than the others, viz., a table—the Legs are very massive, and bear the arms of Wales, 2nd also tho, of the Mostyn family. Under the table there is a very curious oak cradle. Before leaving the hall tIn visitor should notice the old tracery stone muliicn windowsand in the centre of one then, is some stained glass in the form of a coat of arms similar to that on tho fresco above gallery. The roof is frairod in old oak, the principals boing elaborately moulded and of na.inmer-b?.am" form. Tho rafters are also moulded, thus presenting a rich appear- ance. Between tho liall and the drawing-room there is an ante-room. In this room some I china is hung on tho walls, among which will be found five olatve. with the mono- gram "L.P." (Louis Phillip, King of France). HISTORIC RUMINISENCES. On entering the drawing-room one is struck with a largo picture of Sir Roger Mostyn, forming tiie centre panel over the mantel piece. Sir Roger, 1st baronet, took arms early for the defence of his sow re 1 n, Charles I., against the rebellion of his sub- jects; and with his Majesty's Commission, raised in a very little time 1200 men for his oorvioo and maintained them at his own expense. After lie liad taken tho Cast 12 of Hawardon in Flintshire, b9 entered with his regiment into the city of Cluster, then besi-e^d by the forces of the Parliament. He also repaired the of Flint at his own charge, and being appointed Governor, he ke-pt it for the Crown, enduring a long sr.)ge. and tho greatest liardships, and though reduced to the last necessity he did not deliver it up until lie had the King's special order. He had spent about £GO,OOO (which, according to the value of money now, would be £:300,000), in the service of tho Crown, and had his house at Mostyn so plundeied and stripped th.at he was forced to live for several years at on.e of his own farm houses called "Pla-s Ucha." in the neighbourhood. After he had his liberty from Conway Castlo, where he had been im- prisoned. he was, on tho restoration of the Royal Family, created a baroret. August 3rd, 1G60. He was Colonel of the Flint- shire Militia for many years, and member of Parliament for the county. (His eldest son lived a great deal at Gloddaeth until he succeeded his father, and was M.P. for Oa.rnarvonshir",3ncl a Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Poa-ce. which latter ap- pointments ho was deprived of by James II.. as he was supposed to have favoured William of Orange). Sir Roger Mo-stvn lived to a great age, and diod at Mostyn, 1C90, A.D. This picture came from Mostyn, and is suppo?»xl to have been painted by Sir Peter Lelr. When cleaned a few years on it brouedit to light the date, "A.D. 1 G50 and Etat Sue 28," which proves that Sir Roger was but a very young man when he raised his resrimert for the defence of his Sovereign. Lord Mostyn ha? presented a copy of the picture to the Town Council of Flint., and it is now in the Town Hall. The other pictures are:— A full length portrait of the late Hon. T. E. M. 1.1. Mostyn, M.P., for Flint- shire, born 23rd January, 1830, died 8th May, 1861, father of the present Lord Mostyn. Painted by the late Court painter, M. Luoas, K.A. The Right Honble. William Novell, 4th Earl anl 46th B-aron of Abergavenny, father of Lady Augusta Mostyn, and grandfather of tlie present Lord Mostyn. M. Luoas, R.A., painter. Caroline Countess of Abergavenny, 1869, wife of the Earl last described. By M. Lucas. Lady Mosty;), wife of the present Lord Mostyn. By James Sant., R.A. This lady was a friend of Archbishop Williams, and after her husband's death, lived at Gloddaeth. The Archbishop died while staying on a visit here. Lady Mostyn (eldest daughter of John Wynne, of Gwydir, Knight and Baronet), who was married to Sir Roger Mostyn, grand- father of the first Baronet (picture No. 1). The picture is on panel. Sir John Wynne, of Gwydir, the cele- brated Welsh Historian. Robert Wynne (a small head on board), founder of Plas Mawr, Conway. He is painted in black, with a book in his hand, and with short grey hair and beard. The next is a full length painting of Lady Mostyn Champneys, wife of Sir Thomas Champneys, Ba.rt., Orch-aid Leigh, and sister of the late Sir Thomas Mostyn, Bart., of Mostyn. Thomas Mostyn, brother of Sir Roger, the 1st Bart. Full siise portrait, the Lady Henrietta Augusta Mostyn, by tho late Court painter, M. Lucas, There are other smaller pictures of in- tore-st, three particularly at side of fire- place:- A sailor in the red (old fashion) uni- form, Admiral Savage Mcetyn, son of Sir Roger, 3rd Bart. It was during his term of office at the Admiralty that the uni- form of the Navy was changed from red t.o blue. (The above is a small oopy of the original at Mostyn, painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller). Copy of a portrait at Mostyn, by Mytens. Sir Roger Mostyn, grandfather of the Ist Bart. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth when 59, a very old painting. ASSUMING THE NAME OF "MOSTYN." Again returning to the hall, and passing through it to tho east side, is the dining- room still. The original old fireplace and mantel piece in the remains, with tho Mostyn and Gloddaeth arms on right and left, and also tribal arms. The mantel piece was erected by Thomas Mostyn in the reign of Henry VIII., and it was he and his brother Pierce who first took the name of Mostyn" from the chief seat of the family. Rowland Lee, Bishop of Lichfield, and pres- ident of the marches in the reign of Henry VIII., sat on a Welsh case, and, wearied with tho quantity of aps on the jury, direct- ed that tho panel should assumo their last name, or that of their residence, and that Thomas ab Richard Howel ab Ieuan Vychan, should be reduced in future to the dissyllable Mostyn The inscription over fireplace is:—"Tho- mas Masten, Armiger, Da pacom Domino in diebus nostris quia non est." The walls of this room are panelled all round in oak, and hung with pictures of the Vaughan family. The Mostyn family aro related to the Vaugiian family through the marriage of Hannah Maria, sister of the late Sir Thomas Mostyn. with Sir Pobert William Vaughan, Bart., father of tlie lato Sir Rob- ert Vaughan of Nannau, M.P. for Mer- ioneth. There is also in this room a very hand- some carved oak sideboard (same age as one in front, hall) and a.n oak cabinet bearino- date lfioS, and tho letters, WIL B." At the side of the dining-room is the old oak staircase, which is of richly carved oak Passing up stairs there is a marble bust of the late Hon. J. E. M. LI. Mostvn, ALP., and on tlie first lloor, turning to th, right, you enter a small allte-room, with (late on one of the walls. "1673. R.M. Sir Lo^er Mostyn, 1st Baronet, lived at Gloddaeth a deal, and laid out Rt of the walks and grounds. From this ante-room is entered Queen Elizabeth's Room, which is fitted up entirely with oak, the walls U -in<r pannelled a.nd the roof also framed in n<\ k similar in construction to that over the hall It is generally supposed to have been an old chapel from the fact of the curious fro-oo (brought to light nine years a^o, and mentioned with the hall) having been 1 found here Oil the north wall. It is believed to be 14th ojntury work, and now stands I as found, in a nearly perfect state. At the opposite end of the room, and over a win- dow, is some more fresoo work of a similar characte-r, undoubtedly showing this apart- ment to have been a chapel a.t some time or I. other, the design being of all entirely re- ligious character. The fireplace, surrounded with blue and white Dutch tiles, is interesting, and the mantel piece is of oak (carved) and bearing arms of the Mostyn family, Tho bed is by far tho most worthy of at- tension. It is of old oak, richly carved, and the panels at the end very elaborate, Tiie sotfite is also panelled, and with the cornice is very striking. Queen Elizabeth is known to have slept in this b-ed, which came from Lord Hastings' seat in Norfolk, and was presented to Lord Mostyn by Jul ward Brooke, Esq., Pabo Hall, High Sheriff cf Carnarvonshire. To the left of the bed is a curious portrait 0:1 panel of Dr. Ellis Price. Dr. Ellis Price, of Plas lolyn, in LHI- bighshire, dated 16U5, a. creature of the Earl of Leicester's, and devoted to all his bad dj."signs. Price's dress is a white jacket, with a bread turn-over, his hair yellow, and his beard thin and of the same colour; his visage very long, lank, and hypocritical. lie was the greatest of our knaves in the period in which ho lived, the most dreaded oppressor in the neigh- bourhood, and a. true sycophant; for a common address of letters to his patron was CI 0 Lord, in Thee do I put my trust." Again returning to the Ante Room, and in tiie west w all, there is an tntrance to a secret cJia-mber, called tho "Priests Hiding Place," which is leached by a stoep stairs, it is but a small chamber iormed in the roof Of the hall and over the dais. Panels are iormed with end framing of hall roof by means of which full iniornxation could ho obtained c.f what was going on below. Returning from the chamber, and along a corridor, the newer portion of the house is readied, which was restored and rebuilt by the Lady Augusta Mostyn in 1876, from the designs and under the superintendence of tne late Mr Eden Nesheld, architect, oi London. The billiard-room fireplace has old Dutch tiles, and there is a handsome carved and gilded oa.k mantelpiece, dated 1530, bought at a sale of the effects of the Duke of liuck- ingham, at Stowe. The pictures aiv :—A full length portrait of William Nevill, Mar- quis of Abergavenny, K.G., painted by the Lady Augusta, Mostyn, A.D., 1887; Tlie Hon. H. Lloyd Mostyn, brother of the pi» sent Lord-Mostyn, by Herbert Sydney. The roof is constructed similarly to that over the hall. In the corridor opposite billiard room en- trance is a fine illuminated address presented to the Right Hon. Henrietta Augusta Mos- tyn, by the Mostyn tenants, on her return too Gloddaeth, July, 1879. Two others on staircase landing, and in window recess, pre.Tonted to Llewelyn, N.V.LI. Mostyn (the present Lord Mostyn), on the occasion of his oo>ming-of-age. 1877, by his tenants in Carnarvonshire and Flint- shire. The staircase and staircase hall is entirely new work and is filled up in light oak of very elegant construction. The ceilings are copied from Plasma-wr, Conway, which to Lord Mostyn, and is now occupied by tho, Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. On the walls are four pictures:—-(1) the celebrated F-arl of Leicester, painted on cop- ner. and with on-at of arms in corner; (2) Richard N>vill. Earl of Warwick. 1449, the Kino: Maker: On the last En-rt of Westmore- land, of the House of Nevil, died in lGOl, after 30 banishment. Charles Nevill. 6th of Westmoreland, (1) Henry Nevill, Lord Abergavenny, 1585. For many vear a meat favourite of Queen Elizabeth, but struck the Earl of Oxford in tho presence chamber, was banished from Court for one month. LLANDUDNO'S BENEFACTORS. "I will do my lost to follow in the foot- steps of my father and mother." Such were tne words utt-ered by tho Hon. Edward Mos- tyn last week. As a public benefactor to tHe town of Llandudno, Lord Mostyn lias no equal, and his genuine personal con- sideration for the welfare of the town needs no comment. In his eap.acit.Y.as chairman of the Council during the Coronation he sacrificed much time and leisure in his devotion to tho duties appertaining to his responsible official position. A notable feature of his chairmanship was th emagniri- cent reception which he gave at the 8t, George's Hotel, and which was attended by representatives of all the professions and trades, togeter with the elite of Llandudno and district. It was characterised and justly 81), as one of the most brilliant social functions which liavo ever been witnessed at Llandudno. Since tho inception of the Town Improve- ment Association in 1891 Lord Mostyn has held the office of president and takes a deee and practical interest in the work and pro- gn;ss of that bedy, who, upon the occasion of his lordship's silver wedding in 1904, made a public presentation to Lord and Lady Mostyn of a handsome piece of plate in recognition of the interest Lord Mostyn has shown in the v.'dfare of the town and ti.e valuable aid he has rendered. Amongst his many benefactions Lord Mos- tyn presented the town in the jubilee year of the late Queen with the renowned Happy Valley, for which he had only just previous- ly refused n offer of £DO,OOO by a syndicate who were, however, p.cpared to make a still more 'nandsorr.e offer if the property could be purchased. His lordship also presented the town w ith the site on which the present Town Hall is erected, and which was valued at considerably over £2000, The site for the Duke of Clarimce Memorial Church was another notable gift, and is worth close upon Towards this church Lady Augusta Mostyn contributed upwards of I £ 1500- Another concession was the Gl-odd- aeth Avenue in connection with which Lord Mostyn met tho Council hy waiving lias rights, which were probably equal to When land was required for street widening purposes -at Llandudno. Lord Mostyn has I always met the Urban District Council in a most generous manner. Another great benefactor of the town is Ladv Augusta Mostyn, whose generosity and svmpa.thv in aJ! philanthropic work is so well-known. As ono instance of her de- sire to benefit the town we might mention the art gaPerv. wdiieh was built by her lady- shin. and which has proved such a valuable institution to students and others In fact, the Mostyn family have never turned a deaf ear to reasonable re- quest, but have always expressed their wil- lingness to assist in any cause for the ad- vancement oF Llandudno and the welfare of its inhabitants, keeping to the tradition of their family motto "Wo dwell among our people." A striking illustration of tho popularity of the Mostyn family is seen in the fre- quency tlie name figures in the nomenclature of public thoroughfares in the town. It is no exaggeration to sav that Llandudno poople heartily endorse the desire expressed by one of the speakers, at Mostyn last week "Tra mor, tra Mostyn." THE MEiR OF MOSTYN. The Hon. Edward Llewelyn Roger Lloyd Mostyn, the heir to the Mostyn Estates, is the second son of Lord and Lady Mostvn, and was born at Gloddaeth Hall on March lGt-h, 1835. His eldest brother died whilst an infant, and was buried at Llanrhos Churchyard. He has another brother, tho Hon. Rcdivric Clements who is two years his junior, and a sister, the Hon Gwynedd Mary. The young heir received his early educa- tion from private tutors, and afterwards at Eton. He is a- lieutonant in the Irish Guards. The Mostyn family have for cen- turies been associated with the military his- tory of this country, for it was a Mostyn who led t-lie Roval Welsh Fusiders to victory at Coomasie. It is theref ore pleasing to note that the heir to the Mostyn Estates has at tached himself to one of the finest regiments in the British Armv, and that his younger brother, Hon. Roderic, is following his example, as he is now preparing for the Army. In his regiment the Hon..Edward Mostyn is exceedingly popular, and is con- sidered a good horseman and a capital marksman. He is fond of the open country, his chief hobby being hunting.

RECOLLECTIONS OF THE 1877 FESTIVITIES. INTERESTING REMINISCENCES. In connection with tho festivities at Llan- dudno this week, it is interesting to recall tho colebraticji of tho com in ^of-age of the presont Lord Mosfcy-n in 1377. Consulting the hies of the "North Wales Chronicle" for that year we find that the banquet in connection with the f03tiviti took placg at the Imperial Hotel, Vaughan-strcot. The chair was taken by Dr. Nicol, who was supported by Jx>rd Mostyn; the heir of Colonel the Hon. Roger Mostyn, tho Hoe,, and Rev. Hugh Mostyn, Sir Henry Mostyn, Mr St. John Charlton, and the lion. Ralph P-elham Nevill, son of tho Earl of Abergavenny. Mr George Felton was the seaiior vice-chairman, There were also present: Dr. Bold Williams, Messrs Jones, R. S. Chamberlain, A. Evans, P" Woodcock, Wm. Bevan, Burditt, C. S, Rose, George Felton, Ch.rie:i Feltui, G. F. Felton, H. Knocshaw, the Revs. W. V. Williams and J. D. Jom's, Mr T. T. Marks, Mr J. ithe Rev. Father Mulli- gan, Mr Richard Owen, the ny. Francis Vvii's, Mr Edwards (Boach House), Mr Clay, Mr \ieo-J- ley, Mr Younsr. Mr Spink. Mr John Jones, rTiiotpas Williams, Mr John Booth (New- castle), Mr Daniel Phillips. Mr George Brooks, Mr Foubrcs, Mr W. H. Williams, Mr 11. 0. Evans. Mr Davios, Mr Neal, Mr J. Jephcott, Mr Abo! Roberts, Captain Looter, Mr J. Adey Wells, and .T. largo number of other gentlemen. Letters were read from the Rev. John Morgan .excusing himself from attendance, through in- disposition, and other gentlemen rogrctting their absence. The dinner being over and the preparation for toast-making ready, a number of la-d'ieo of tho M-cstyn fl.no Nevill families entered, and took seats at the top of tho room, immediately behind the chairman. Th? Chairman propose:! the loyal toasts, and also the "Army. Navv, a.nd Reserve Forces," with which he coupled the name of Colonel Mostvn, "a soldier of considerably experi- ence." Colonel Mostyn responded bricny to the toast, aod alluded to the fact that his nephew had jusb entered the Army. Mr George Felton moved "The Tiisihop. Clergy, and Ministers of ail Denominations," with which he connected the names of th;- Hon. and Rev. Iluah Mostyn, the Rev. B. Mayon, the Rev. W. Willia-ms, Rev. F. Wills, and tho Rev. Father Mulligan. The Rev. W. V. Williams, Father Mulligan, and the Hon. and Rev, Mugh Mostvn responded. TIIE TOAST OF THE EVENING. In an, eloquent speech the Chairyian proposed tho toast of the evening, and sai dthat so far in his journey through life, Mr char- acter and conduct had been encmplary and full of promise, and they were met that evening to wisli him God s^yeed as regarded tho future. In a life so well begun as h-s, ther;- was good reason to hope for a long, happy, prosperous, and useful career. Proceeding, the sneaker said, "if we pull together in harmony and in union we shall mutually and greatly help each other, and in this event it requires 1.0 prophetic wisdom to prcd.ct a great and glorious future for Llandudno. The coming-of-age of Mr Mostyn is an event we have long looked forward to with pleasing anticipations, for we hope it may prove tho harbinger of better things to conw," Replying to tho toast, the Heir of Mostyn, who was -received with great enthusiasm, assured tho company that he wished to do everything in his power for the good and welfare of Llandudno (hear,, hear). It was his intention, therefore, to tako up his residenco at Glcildaeth shortly, and he hoped then to know more personally about his friends in Llandud-r.o. At tho conclusion f Mr Mostyn s speech, a salute of twenty-one gu.n" was fired imme- diately outside the Imperial Hotel, and pro- duced a moot- brilliant effect-. Mr Thomas Williams r.cxt pio-poscd the hoa-K'li of La-d Augusta Mcetyn, "the mention of whose name," rune, the report. the signal of a. burt-t of c bceimg, the company one and- a.11 rising to Ifchcir feet. Mr \V il- lia.ms paid .an eloquent testmony to philan- t-rc-phie work done by Lcdy Augusta, a i b,,l added that had it not been for her efforts the Marino Drive would not have been in exis- tence (cheers). Mr Harry Mo-stjm rospoixhrig on behalf 01 his mother, naid that though his mother had h^i her mi.sfoitune been exiled sixteen years from her country vet she I, never fc-rgotte-n that she w&s a daughter of Cambria. tloud cheers). Lord George Nevill then entertained t'.e company with a song. Dr. Bold Williams submitted the health of Lord and Lady Moetyn, and said that lie had always been brought up to revero tlie house of Mcoty-n. Lord Mostyn wpo-ided. Tie said he as sure thet his rrrand.ion, whese majority, they were celebrating that day, would do all that lay in his power to promote the interests of the place-. Whilst he brlievcd in the great resource Llandudno had in the beauty of its seonery, yet he bolievcd also that the improve- ,nj;r.it.s which had bin cccecutcid with in the thirty y-c-ars, an-I which quite astonished hi n, hd done qu ite as much towards the suc- cess of the plaoo (ohcers). lie could not help ndludimg to the the I: ui- e rs had given, and he thanked Ibem for the ablo man- ner tihcy had worked on behelf of the town. He must also remind them llf t.ho great (x- t: of the company who were now erect- ing the princely pi.or (horr, hoar). It would form an easy communication with the larg-3 places and ports of Lancashire He saw every reaoon to believe that Llandudno would rank ."monig the firftf. «f watering places, and he wished "Llwyddi-ant i Laindudno" (cheers). To Mr Woodcock was entriuc-ted tho toast of the "Health of the Lord-Lhnitenian.t of 'he County, Lord Penrhyn, and the Magistrate** of the County," and Mr H. Kneeehaw repliel. Lord Mostyn proponed the health of the members of tho coa-nty and borough, Mr R. S. Chamberlain replying. Mr John Jones liun.) moved "Tho To vn Commir-venors," and Mr E. H. Williams, the senior member present, responded, Mr Bevan also speaking. The Heir of Mc.itvn then proposed the hen. th of Dr. Nicol, the chairman, who he described, as the promciier of every improvement at Llan- dud.no, either sanitary or anything else. He could r.oiuro them that there would be no f-r of the town and family not pulling together (hear, beer). In replying, the Chairman said that whilst he himself did nicifc expect to see it, he lieved the young men i,.i the room would v" to WItho fulfilment of what he "Ii.-td uttered that evening. Mr St. John Charlton submitted the toast- of the "Town and Trade cf Llandudno." Ho naid that having scoured tho drive and pier, the town would have L, go in for winter .-ai. dens and pn.vihow, and in an yaar or two he wanted to them with a lot of houses round them in line of Mwtyn Crescent, and ?o;i- t:-P'ed as far hr the Washington (cheers). The company broke up about 11 p.m.

THE CH:LDREM S GiFT AT IWIOSTYtt. The fallowing is a copy of the address presented by about 800 chddren to the lion, lixlward Mostyn, at Mostyn liall, on Thurs- day the poresentation hemp; made by Miss iiiiiza Jones, ol Mo^iyn School:—hioiioured sir,—"We, the children of ti e Carmel, Gor- sedd, Wihitford, Mostyn, and Lady Augus- ta's Sehoois, tender you our hearty con- gratulations on your coming-oi-age. We beg you to accept this small present as a token of our esteem and regard. We wish you every and prosperity, and hooe .you will be suaied to see mally many hapbirthdays." The children's gift was a solid siiver inkstand, bearing a suit- able inscription. After "tho presentation, the HOI]. Edward Mostyn returned thanks, and made spocial reference to Miss Bassitt, headmistress of tho Mostyn Schools, who was, he said, dearly beloved by all, and who had always taken a leading part in everything at Mostyn HajJ, when the sch-odi children was there. Sh.e hail also been present at the coming-of-age celebrations of Lord Mostyn. Following the presentation the children marched to the cricket ground and were there eaeli presented with a ec-nrmemoration mug by the heir. The mugs bore tlie following inscription: "Bob Dduw Hüh Ddim; Duw a Digon. In com- memoration of th-e coning-of-age of tho Hon. Edward Llewelvn Roger T.ioyd Mos- tyn, lnCh March, 1906." The children were entertained to tea, and afterwards Pro- fessor Miller and Professor De Alma, of entertained the guests to ventrilo-quai a-iid conjuring shows.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT SETTWS Y COED. For the Week ending Saturday, Sept. 8th, 13C6. Mean maximum (in shade) 68.7 Mean minimum (do.) 52.4 Highe.-t in shade 83 dog. Ijowest in shade 43 d. r. Maximum in the sun 135 dcg. Lowest 011 the grass 42 dog. Bright sunshine 38hrK. 48min. Mean amount of cloud 47 per cent. 11. W. FOX, Observer.

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AGRICULTURAL NOTES. BY A PRACTICAL FARMER. GRAIN VALUES.' Last Y3r the prices of all the three eereala Were wonderfully steady, but, on an average, wheat was ls. 4d. higher than in the previous year, barley 2" a.nd oats 12, per quarter. The average price of wheat, 23fi. 3d., was higher than it had been in any year since 1898. The 24s. 4d. per quarter realised by barley, and 17s. 4d. which represented the average price of oa-to, were practically normal. The price of wheat remained remarkably steady during tha first- five months of tho year, ranging only be- tween 3Gs. 4d. and 30s. lid. during the first Gvo months. The average remained at a higher level during June and July, falling afterwards dur- ing August to abc-nt 276., at which pnec it re- mained for a. couple of months, and recovering by le. to Is. 6d. in November and Deceit)her. The movements of barley were even (steadier; opening at Z4", 4J" it was a little higher dar- ing the spring and a little lower dnrinp," the summer, finally closing practically where it be- gan, viz., 24s. 7d. The range in the price of oata was also small, but the movement was the re- verse of that of barley, prices being higher in summer, and at tho end of tho year they wero nearly 2e. bettor than at the beginning. Of wheat, sold in the scheduled markets :n 12C5 ihe quantity was some 300,OCO quarters more tnan in tho preceding year; the increase occurring as compared with 1904 in the autumn as a re- e-ult of the more bounteous harvest. Rather less barley was field than in 1904; while tho ranid increase noted of late years in the quan- tity of oat3 sold s.t these markets received a check, the amount practically going back to the figure of i903. SUSSEX CATTLE. The merits of Sussex cattle are duly set forth in a five-page pamphlet issued by the Sussex Herd Book Society. It is claimed that few breeds cf British cattle, if any, Can trace back their origin further than the Sussex. As long ago as 1795. when Arthur Young wrote his re- markable series of letters published in his" An- nals of Agriculture," they were recognised as a well-established breed of very high repute, and were in the hands of capable breeders, for he reports an experiment in feeding which proves tho breed had then a remarkable proclivity for rapid development. In the olden time. and in- -doed down to a very recent period, the steers were largely used for draught purposes, for which these powerful oxen were well adapted. Absolutely red in colour, it is claimed thllt they are esteemed as one of the hardiest breeds, and for their ability to thrive and do well under the most unfavourable circumstances as regards feed, soil, and climate, being practically free from disease. The Herd Book was established in 1855, and has dene good service to the breed. Since the use of these cattle for draught pur- poses has been discontinued tho breeders have paid greater attention to the rearing cf animals more particularly adapted for beef production, consequently a notable improvement has been effected in the appearance and symmetry of the breed until, at the present time, it has attained a degree of perfection that places it in tho front rank as a beef producer. The show-yard career of tho Sussex cattle during t.he last thirty years has been one of great satisfaction to breeders. In a table giving particulars of the animals ex- hibited during the last eight years at the Smith- field Show it is noticed that in the class of eteors not exceeding two years old the average daily gain of the sixty-six animals that have been exhibited during- that period in this class works out at and that the highest daily gain shewn y any entry in this class was 21b. which was the highest result of any breed at Smithfield in 1902. Tho heifers, too, were equally good. Many instances aro quoted of results not only in this country, but also in America, which shew the value of the breed for beef-making, for constitution, sta- mina, and strength. TEXTURE OF CLAY SOIL. It may be said that with reasonable farming land should never get so foul as to require a bare fallow to clean it, and it is found among the clay land farmers that their chief justification for a. bare fallow lies in tho groat improvement in the texture of the soil that results. A clay soil is in the main composed of very fine particles, and the finer the particles are the heavier and the more tenacious is the clay. Coarse-grained male- rial like sand dees not bind together when dry, but the more fine grained it becomes the more sticky will it be when wet and the firmer will it set when dry. To a certain extent these very fine particles in an ordinary clay soil are loosely bound together into little groups, which behave like single larger particles. If, however, the clay is knocked about when it is wet, the groups are broken up into their constituent fine particles, thus increasing both its holding power for water and its tendency to dry to a hard-clod. This is seen to the fullest extent when clay is delibe- rately puddled, in which state the particles mak- ing up the clay are all separate, and able to move independently. Exposure to the weather, on the contrary, freezings and thawinjs, alter- nate dryings a-nd wettings, unite the particles aeain, and lighten the texture of the soil. With the best of man: isvat the texturB of heavy day hind tends t. deteriorate under cultivation, and the rest it p -y lying under grass for a year or two, or fr <- f.immer's fallow, is neces- sary from time t; ii to get the soil back into a good working condition. The improvement persists for three cr four years, and forms the maiu reason for taking a. bare fallow nowadays; for good crops, particularly of roots, depend more on the tilth of the seed-bed than on any other single factor in farming. MANAGEMENT 01" DAIRY Cows. In Jersey farming matters are carried en sys- tematically. There as elsewhere, where milk sell- ing rather than butter making is far the most profitable, some of the farmers, particularly near St. Holier, force their cows for milk production. A Mr. Darell is ono of these, and his system of feeding and management is as follows: The cows are always housed at night. Except in the height of summer they have hay first thing in the mem- inrr, and always a hot, sloppy bran mash. Taken cut and tethered, they are watered at one. and come in to be mjlkd, which is finished by three o'clock; crecn meat is cut and brought to them in the house. In winter, hay first, milked, hot bra!1 mash, and roots, piven five cr six times a. day (probably 1121b. of roots in all), with pist a very little hay between each feed of roots. cows are kept sorted in three cow-houses, so that they may he led according to their deserts with little (rouble. In one will be cows drying elf and who receive no rccts, but bran r:1a,h twice a day and hay. In another, cows m full milk, who. besides full dietary eiven above, ro- ceivc 31h. or 41b. cf artificial food. In the oteer house will be the cows midway between tno above, who receive corresponding treatment. There is a ereat advantage in an arrangement ol this kind, and it should be mcro generany fol- lowed here. THE LAND AND THE RATES. Differential rating is no new thing: it was in- troduced into one of the oldest Public Health Acts and has since been in operation m urban areas—land enjoying a greater percentage of rebate than is afforded it under the Agricultural Fates Act. The promoiers of differential rating in urban areas evidently considered that the lighting, sewering, watching, water supply, and ether charges on the district rates were of more advantage to h.ou<-e and business premises than to land, heme the allowance, on land, to which littlo or no objection hns ever been rnsde. by thpr ratepayers, who directly make good the defi iency under tho Public Health Act. whereas under the Agricultural Rates Act it is largely provided by the taxpayer. In recent years, says a champion of tne farmers interests, tne groA- ifio- semi-urban districts in-hided in rural parishes are gradually demanding such neces- saries as water supply, sewerogo schmg, &c., I and under the Parish Councils Act- these de- mands mav be greatly incren^d for libraries, wash houses, &c. These, although excellent m their way. offer very trifling advantage to tne land, which, nevertheless, is frequently the major portion of the rateable value of a parish, and liable, along with residential and business property, for the 101-t cf such works. It would aonear that differential ratmg, as tho most dIn" t 113. well as tho oldest established method of equalising the liability for ground rents and land values—a long deferred piece of justice— may produce some relief, but. threatened as farmers are with continued local expenditure for matters that, offer little or no direct benefit as occu- piers of land, farmers are justified in demanding that some < omprehensive treasure shall be passed sriving adequate relief from the excessive and unfair burdens at pr^s^nt imposed on agri- cultural land. The Government have. in recent years, kept adding to. the administrative duties, of county councils in many ways without furnish- ing the funds necessary to perform those addi- tional duties, which tonsoquently fall upon the county rate. Perhaps the recent example of tho Education Act will prove the means of opening thp i-ves of the ratepayer to the extent lID is noon to provide which ought to he charged to the taxpayer.

The very fact that a motor car can be pulled up in so short a space is taken advantage of by inconsiderate horse-drivers, who run r.1Sks in the case of motor cars which they would not dream of taking whore ordinary horse-drawn vehicles arc conceriwd.—Westminster Gazette. "Under the new law we can will guarantee tho fitness in all respects of canned meat bear- ing the Government stamp," remarks President Roosevelt in a cablegram to the G rocers' Federation, who instituted inquiries after tho rooent canned meat scare.

GARDEN WORK. TRANSPLANTING. It is a vety difficult matter to know whal oourse to adopt in regard to transplanting in ft Ecascn like the present, when for weeks together there has been, in some quarters, an entire ah. sence of rain, accompanied by abnormal heat. At the same time, many seedlings in bods in tho garden soon shew signs of failnrc if they are not given attention at the right period,, and, if left too long in the beds, they either die or become so long and lanky as to be almost worthless. Under such circumstances, in the absence of ram, it is better to prepare the ground by dig- smg J over, thoroughly watering it, and pud* JWlg in the plants, giving them, if at all pos sible, a chanco to get hold of the roil by afford mg some sort of shade for a few days. WINTER TOMATOES. The plants should be well established in their fruiting pots by now, but remove them to a light, airy house directly wet, chilly weather sets in. says a writer in Gardening llÚtMratcd, To leave them in the open after this there is a dan- ger of tho roots receiving too much water, giowth be«ng long-jointed and sappy, and what nO'.vers do lorm will fail to set properly. A more sturdy growta will be ensured if the plants can bj placed where they receive plenty of lirrht and' Mr during the day with a little artificial heat at Tiiht. itiem to a sinclo storrs if possiL^t3f there is a better chance of the fruit setting! more piaitv.s can be arranged m a small Young, vigorous plants which aie in full ring should have all fruit that is larger than a marble removed if they*are expected to keep bearing through the winter. This will relieve them for a time and cause fresh flower-trusses to form. Give a surface dressing of rich loam and Ix>ne-meal if the plants require assistance, and thin out o'd ieaves. As most of the winter fruiters will be destroyed in the spring, a batch of young plants should be in readiness to suc- cecd them, These are obtained by sowing seed at the present time. It being desirable to keep such plants as sturdy as possible. so.w the seed very thinly in pans filled with rather stiff loam, and only subject them to gentle warmth. When sown thickly in rich, loose soil and forced on quickly, they seldom prove serviceable. They should be potted up when large enough and kept near the glass. VEGETABLE GARDEN. Now that the Onions are harvested and hung up in a cool, airy f^ied—at least, those which are long enough in tho stem for bunching, others being placed on shelves in the root-store -the ground may bo prepared hr Cabbages. Usually the ground is liberally manured and trenched for Onions, and a lirrht dressing of soot or some artificial manure lightly forked in,, will fit it for Cabbages without digging in usual sense of the term. Cabbages heorr better. and quicker in rather firm ground, and suffer less in severe weather. The vacant land should be fully cropped now if the demand is large. There is yet time to BOW Spinach. Turnips, Let- tuces. a.nd a few more rows Leeks may bo planted in shallow trenches. They will rot get so large as if planted early, but will come in useful season. Corn Salad, Chervil, and other smail things may be eown if likely to be wanted. A sowing of Turnips and Spinach may follow Potatoes. Earth up Celery. Cardoons, and early planted Leeks. Rhubarb is not wanted now for tarts, and should not be pulled very close for wine-making. GRAXITE DUST AS A FERTILISER. The-Americans are a people rifted with origi- nal ideas and apt at making wonderful discover- ies. The Bureau of Plant, Industry of the United States Department of-Agriculture, in a recent report, indicates what may turn out to be a great discoyery in the way cf cheap fertilising, and one of special interest to the Western Si lies. It is well known that a gcod deal of fertility is carried down to valleys simply by the wearing away of rocks in the hills and mountains aboye them, and this led to an investigation of the sub- ject. Ordinary granite rock was ground to a fine powder, and extensive experiments were made with the powder to test its value as a manure. The results were excellent, and the report on tho subject states that- a ton of granite, which cost 12s. 6d. for. quarrying and princhng. contained fertilising matter which could not bo purchased abroad and imported a.t less than £ 20, SEFD POTATOES —VALUE OF SELECTION. Everybody who digs Potatoes is aware that some roots are much more prolific than otlie' and tho sample is also altogether better, and if prolific roots are placed on cne side and planted next spring, the crop win be larger and better than when selected in the usual haphazard wav. If this principle of selecting the tubers from the best and most prolific roots is continued for several years, a. marked change in the market value of the crop will be observed. The value of selection may be seen if carried out in connection with every family of plants. The Strawberry, fcr instance, cives very marked results. The 'lomato, acain, and the Jerusalem Artichoke will gradu. any, but surely, cast off their roughness under the manipulation of the grower who carcfu■■J selects. The best way to keep seed Potatoes after thoroughly drying them in an open 1¡ed, to pa.ck the tubers in shallow boxes 111 single iavers crown upwards. The boxes can be so made that they can be packed one upon the other m anv lisht building secure from frost, and when thë planting season comes round, each tuber will be provided with one strong green spur shooting out from its main crown eye. This is the con- dition in which Potatoes, especially those m. tended for a.n early crop, shouid be planted. FRUIT GARDEN. Remove all sub-laterals from open-air Vine* and tie or nail in all leading shoot*. a cood soaking of liquid-manure. If mildew ap pears dufet with sulphur, or mix suipnur with water at the rate of 2oz. to tnree gabo.nt» of water. Repeat if necessary. One wesn w.ll hardly be sufficient. Mildew often foilowj check from drought. If the berries nre thinned it will add to the size of those left. but outdoo. Granes need not be thinned fcr wine maKing. Trune out old wood from 1 cachet? and Nec- tarines, and nail or tie in all leading snoots ot wall trees. Net up Morello Cherries. La. bottles of sweetened beer to attract- among fruit-trees. The wasps nre not so numerous thic season, but tnerc will be^an crease of their numbers probably now. vet time to plant- Strawberries and apply mulch and give water to s^art t.ieyi into growth. Remove all runners arm wecus from Strawberries intended to remain for another season, and mulch with manure, straw- berries that were forced early and plant- out will now be bearing a. second crop, and c-an lifter should be laid under the trusses ot fr/it. Water also will bo necessary if tne weather continues dry.

HINTS TO AMATEURS Earwigs are giving trouble now among Dahlia pud Chrysanthemums, and every means should b employed to reduce their numbers. Inverted flowerpots containing a little Mots or hay on tno ion of tho stakes form hiding-plates v.l)r<re b.o insccls may be captured and destroyed. Pieee3 of hollow Pean stalks, Gin. or lOiil. long, placer, among the foliage, are useful traps.heels of paper crumpled up and placed among the foiiage are aiso good hiding-places. Whatever plan is adopted the traps should be visited every lDornirw, and the insects blowm m tho case of "Bean-stalks, into a pan of boiling water, It. will require perseverance to keep, them from injuring the growth of the plants and Cowers. Dahlias and other plants should be firmly tied no- to secure them from damage by wind. Pink cuttings or pipings that were early inserted under hand-light? should be planted out as soon as rooted, either in nursery bed, a few inches apart, or be set out where they are to flower, Sin. apart. The earlier they are planted the better, after they are well rooted. If wire worms rive trouble in the Pink bed vapourito has in some instances proved a remedy, and is not expensive. Common Pinks, such as Her Majesty and others, may be pulled to pieces eaily next month, and planted firmly for edgings or masses in the border. Each piece should have a few inches of the old stem attached, and this should be firmly the ground and watered unless rain comes. Tho ground is very dry now, and everything trans- planted must have water. Hardy annuals should be sown now. In the height of summer, when plan's can be safely trusted into "cold nits" ami warm greenhouses, when cuttings will strike ill ;1;0 open borders as well as under glass, and vvh.J-O io gardeners are" resting on their oars," as it were, without yet taking a thought either how their stock is to be housed next winter or best ar- ranged for another season, the amateur ollgh to look about and sec that cold pits. frames, anv t greenhouses, whether new or old. are in propef repair. Plant erections that are to be made use of next winter should now be fonstructed every week this work is delayed renders the structures less fit for plants in the coming season, and Ic:>8 substantial themselves during after years.

Not of toil has a revising barrister to with his own name while engaged in his I' ,1,^ duty. But Mr H. B rough ton Edge, in. Strand division, came across a mistake in c<- fooond name, and made the necessary cor tion, remarking' that it was just as well to awe rate.. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY RETURN. Week ending Heuteuiber 2nd. 190S. ,«)( Passengers, Parcels, etc. and Mails 1, 111 1:5&d Goods, etc v ^1900" C orresponding Week 1905 god Week's Total (fit Aggregate >

Mostyn coat of arms on cover and the following iDecripfcion"Presented to the Hcnblc. M. Lt. 11. L. Mostyn, by the Agricultural Tenants of Creuddyn; lcth March, .19f6. The tureen was designed a.nd manufactured by Russell, Ltd., of Llandudno, Liverpool and Manchester. In making the presentation Mr Kidd said: It is my happy task to present this bowl on be- half of the tenants of Creuddyn (cheers). We. tenants, think we have a. spocia! place and tn- terest in these festivities, for we belong and live more nearly to the noble house that we delight to honour to-day, than do those of the town (hear, hear). We know the personal interest and sympathy of Lord a.nd Lady Mostyn, the affec- tionate regard for her people of Lady Augusta Mostyn—(cheers)—and, therefore, wo believe that in the future, you, Mr Mostyn, will live in the same way with WI, a.nd that to-day is the begin- ning of a long and happy rc!8ti::m"hip hetween UfI. Please accept this bowl with our heartiest and sinccrest good wishes (applause). TRIBUTES BY THE OLD SERVANTS. Mr Wood, on behalf of the old servants, then presented to the Hon. Edward Moatyn a hand- some silver-mounted hunting crop and flask. This presentation came as a surprise from the four oldest servants, including Mr Wood, Mr Hugh Willlains, Mrs Ladder, and Mr Bland; and loud ipplau.se greeted the announcement. Lord Mastyn remarked that they had many surprises during the week. but the present one was indeed a complete surprise (applause). The Hon. Edward Mostyn, in acknowledging, said that ho thanked the company with all his heart, a.though it was not his pleasure to know them as weil as the tenants o Flintshire. He hoped, as years passed by, to see a good deal more of them. and to visit them in their homes (applause). The beautiful crop and flask would bo most useful to him. The great kindness ho had received that day and durkig the week he would never forget (cheers). He would not for- get that Gloddaeth came into the Mostyn family about forty or fifty years after Moetyn, and that they looked up to Gloddaeth as their old home (cheers). His brother a.nd hi. aiint were born at Gloddaeth. He felt sure that they were all glad to see his grandmother, Lady Augusta Mostyn who had ~done so much for the estate, with them that day (applause). He concluded with expressing:— May tho friendship we formed never sever, May each link link them long and grow I older. THE WORTHY PARENTS. Councillor E. E. Bone then gave the toast of I Lord and Lady Mostyn," a.nd said that all the sentiments which had been uttered with regard to the Hon. Edward Mostyn were baecd upon their relations with Lord and Lady Mostyn, and in tiro hope that the heir would follow in his paicnts footsteps (cheers). Lord Moetyn, at all times, was ready to lend a willing ea-r to all schemes put before him (applause). His experi- ence of Lord Mostyn, when his lordship was chairman of the Llandudno Council, was that he was one of the very best chairmen that had ever presided over that body; in fact, he had never seen a chairman occupy the chair with jjnore tact than Lord Mostyn (cheere). He looked forward to him and Lady Mostyn being many more years amongst them (applause). He would fk ii toast the names of Colonel the Hon. Henry and Mrs Mostyn (loud cheers). Colonel Mostyn's willingness to take the chair at various public meetings, and the Hon. Mrs Mos- tyn's kindness and valuable assistance rendered to ad causes of charity and other public move- f ments, were the admiration of all (applause). The toast was enthusiastically honoured, Lord Mostyn in responding, referred to tfie chairmanship of the Council, and said that du- ring the period he had occupied the chair he was loyally supported by the members, and never had a disagreeable scene. No discussion occurred in which he regretted taking part in it (cheers). Ho remembered the time when he finst came to liy amongst them, and during the five years he had lived in the district he had received the greatest possible kindness and affection, and would always look back with pleasure upon the ha.ppy time he had spent at Gloddaeth (applause). He remembered seeing tho hall in which they were dining that day being built, and when ho asked his mother what it was for sho replied that it would bo usefid some day when she hoped to see his son coming-of-age. Tho prophesy had now been realised, and they were that day cele- | brating the event (applause). In conclusion, his f lordship said that during the last three weeks he had received hundreds of letters of congratula- tions, and desired to publicly thank all for tho many kindnesses extended to him and his be r (apolause). A BENEFICENT LADY. Mr G. A. Humphreys than gave the to-t of Lady Augusta Mostyn, and. said: —The toast which I lave the honour and pleasuro of submitwn.g, is one wlUch needs I109 lengthy speech, but festivities of the kind we are enjoying this week at Gloddaeth would not be complete without it. We have a.ll ..Down Lady Augusta Moatyn for many years, and when we thionk or speak of her ladyship, we feel that kindly regard towards her which can only be brought a.bout by a hmg r od of tho most amioaiblc relationship. By tier constamt watch over the welfare clt those living all around her; by her support of tihe chari- table institutions of the neighbourhood; bv her scored; acts of kindmeee— knowledge of whic»i we are always i earing—from these aaid othor evideaices w0 have felt that we were living in the eaviromment of a true Christian looy. with cull the dignity cmd gentlooet36 most fitting sucii a character. I give you the heiau- of Lady Augnieba Mostyn. May she have health an.1 strength to long (Swell among her own people. The uoaet WTM ea^thusiastioally honoitrod Hon. Edward Mostyn aaid that their'^k would not be complete without proposing tho hoalth of Mr Humphreys—(applause),—who had so ably arranged tibe details of the festi- vities, which he know bad cost him many a. alcopk'fS night. May he long live to ocurry out many similar events (applause). The toaM having been cordially received, Col. Iloiiry Mostyn responded on behalf of Lady Augusta Mostyn, and said tJhat he-r ladyship hoped all the farmers had lad good crops and fine weather to gather them in a.nd also that Llandudno had had an equally' cool crap of visiters tJtia season (applause) ° Mr Humphreys QJoo biricifly responded A PICTURESQUE SCENE. At 2.30 quite a piofcuwsque speotaoh was witnessed when about 1500 school ohildrcn assembled m front of the stately maravon and cW^ted b; Mr J, E. Horrlbby, to tLe tuiKi of "The iVICTi of Ha-rkch." Ii. Qtuinl>oir of verses appropriate to the occasion. Mr Vaughan Humphreys then "conducted the chiklren in a spirited rendering of the We-lsh National Anthem, "Hen WLad fy Nh." After waa-ds, the children, with tho Mostyn family on the balcony, wore photographed bv Mr J. Slatar, Llandunlno. The children were then presented with a mug each, bearing the ?°at ,of, and the Welsh motto, ile-b Dduw heb ddim, Duw a Digan." During the afternoon Mr J. Mohrs hind I rerxlorod n, delightful programme of music. Other attractions were Signor Foraj->ri'a ner- fommig herd* Pro. CodrWe Punchinello, Ld Prof. Pcut.:o;lge, conjurer ventriloquist THE SPORTS. Greet interest TO taken in a very attractive programme of sports apen to tho tenants and school children. Seve.ral humorous events Wer •noludod and grc^y enjoyed by the hure vT spectators. At the closo the Hci Edward Mostyn distributed the prizes to the ?ucocii:fn! comrwjtitors. THE FIREWORKS. At dusk the hall and the grounds ware diummatod, presoistmg a scene of rare charm 'Jis?,IaY by Messrs C T' to the <lav'<w 4 appropriate termination ("Heb Dduw rif' 1 l Pictures of tho motto it P»w, ? Kg™-) -d ous cratbirat rrf a -L-lial far a fcre-mood- Good Nhrht" ■a'l"so" VVlJ<3n weeds silling the National ^!thoT -h the festivities to a close which brought J'Ü e6r.lV1 Jes a eJ.o<e. In conversation wifli Edwvwxl Mostyn exDreevs^vl1"0^ ir^ ^Qn- pk-aeed with the f«s:.fvitito <v/UrnS<L hlSh-'y said that he was doiitrhbe«3 3,11 cl clock prosentod him bv the r> b^utiful dudjso, which he alwavs °f valuAblo tokt-s of the bond of a istrng between the inhabitants aj;d the Mottyn faanily. Llaanl^dno