The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY. THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF WALES. At Colwyn. Bay the festivities were more or less of a municipal character for Mr John il- 1 jams, J.P-, ehairman of tho Urban District (Jouncil presided, while the populaa* clerk to the Council and the local bench of magistrates (Mr Joined Amphlett) occupied the vice-ohair. Moreover, many of the members of the Coun- cil, and practjcalJy everyone of it officials at- tended. The proceedings, which took the form of the customary dinner, with speeches a nd music, were carried out at the Imperial Hotel, Mrs Lowo catering with characteristic uuceese. The ar- rangements were under the auiKM-vision of Mr Wn-t. Jones, C.E., who, as usual, left nothing to be desired so far as his department was concerned. In addition to those already mentioned, the company included Councillors George Bevan, Jo.sc-ph' Dickcn, Wm. Daviee, Hugh Hughes, John Jones, Edward Alleji, Dr. Marriette, Messrs Pryoe V, iiliamsi W. Joncti (N.P. Batik), Bernard Lucas, A. S. Bradbum, A. J. Fleet, T. H. Pincott, E- E. Kelley, T. P. Willis, F. Avundale, W. G Mobley, T. II. Porter, L. J. Hunt. W. Wild, K. James, J. Griflitlia Jones, J. F. Jones, P- Jones, Wm. Roberts. F. Richardson. Geo. Mason, J. W. llolden, Ed- mund Stookv. eil, E. Story Jones. Trevor Jones, W. Williams Jones, John P- Jonee, Walter J. Parrv, J. E. MEils, J. B. Handles, R. XV. Rees, R,. Parry Jones, C. A. Phillips, E. Needham, Geo. Mar fell, John Barker, T. E. Purdy. J. Fred Francis. J. C. Pennington, A. R TVdman, W. A. Pryco-Davis, H. V. Doughty Davics, Fred Griffiths, J. Llewelyn Jones, W. Ilowclls Jones, T. Evans Hughes, and John Jones (Victoria Park). THE TOAST LIST. After the repast the Chairman proposed the loyal toasts, which were enthusiastically hon- o C, oured, Mr A. J. Fleet leading with tho Na- tional Anthem, after that of the King had been submitted, while that of the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales was followed with a rendering of "God blesi the Prince of Wales'' by Mr W J. Mobley. THE PATRON SAINT Mr Wni. Griffith, the Government auditor for North. Wales, was euppoeed! to propose the toast, of the pat-ron saixit, but, unfortunately, he had been detained at Pwllheli. Under the circumstinccs, the toast was entrusted to Mr b. V. D. Da vies, who said that whiJc. the name of St. David bad been honoured by many suc- cessive generations of Welshmen .for many cen- turies there were indications that it would con- I ic tinue to be honoured with renewed fervour and abounding patriotism for an indefinite period (applause). The speaker proceeded at some length to reply to tli3 assertions made that St. David was a mere myth, and quoted the opin- ions of eminent scholars bearing out his view on tho matter. Far from being a fictitiou!: fig- ure St. David had been a man whom every Welshman should seek to emulate in every respect.. At this stage the Vice-CShairman sang1 "The Garden of Delight" with such effect that a vociferous encore had to bo responded to, and at the request of a oho rue of petitioners, Mr Amphlett, gave "Y Cyrmo Bach." THE RELIGIOUS STORM. Mr Geo. Bevan; who proposed1 "the Bishops, clergy, and ministers 01 all denominations, said the toast indicated how Avide was r«ligk>ue Liberty in Britain nowaday*. It wa» something to be thankful for that they could wthout re- striction propose "the clergy and ministers of all denominations." Time was when things wero different. He thought there was no class of men who more deserved their good wishes at present, for the barometer in the religious world pointed to "storan" very cecidedly, and morally, physically, and spiritually clergy and ministers would need all the help they could in the near future- He did not refer to tho "education storm." but a deeper and more terrible storm that loomed before the religious bodies of the country. The new riieology and the march of science were deeply disturbing the religious atmosphere, and unless their religious leaders stood firmly to tho wheel they would see the ship of st.ate in distress, for without moral and spiritual guidance no nation could prosper (applause). Unless they had that guidance Haldane's battalions and Beresford's Dreadnoughts ,oulld be of no avail. Were they coming to the plight of the City of the Plains which was doomed because the number of righteous people in it was so small < They wore told that only about 30 per cent, if the people in somie towns in North Wales attend- ed a rdace of worship on the Sabbath. Wha.t was the reason for that? Was it altogether the fault of the people? Were the people really becoming irr^nyious, or was there some fault with the "bishops, the clergy, and tho ministers of all denominations?" He was afraid tihe latter were not faultless (ai>clause)- He believed they were too fond of looking af- tcr other interests tihan the high interests whtich they should make their first business to see to (renewed applause). He hoped the toast would be honoured with the deep feeling it deserved. Mr T. E. Purdy, in responding, said that since it had been his lot to live in healthy, pretty, breezy, pleasant Wales, he had found that, speaking generally, religious topics were if anyttong over dooo (laugnter). If there were greater unity between ciiurcaets and chapels o'f ail denominations they would progress in the right direction far more speedily (iliear, hear)- Nevert-aeLess. they saouki not be too prone to grumble. It frequently hap that after a man came out of chu-rcti he exclaimed: "What a miserable sermon," when, as a mat- ter of fact, the lault lay with himeelf because, mayhap, he euiTered from the effects of a few iiours spent looking at a fcotbail match on the previous day (laughter a net applause). Mr Tudman sang "Off to Philadelphia" by request, and was ioudlv applauded. NAVY AND AUMY. Mr Joseph Dicken sufbtmutted "the Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces," and jn the course of au interesting little speech he contended it would! be false economy to .ut down the ex- penditure over their Navy, and expressed the hope that Mr Haldane's territorial Army scheme would achieve the deeired result. Messrs Mobiiey and Fleet having sung a topical duet, Dr. Marriette, a veteran Volunteer offiocr, responded, emphasising in convincing terms the necessity for tirainung every manto defend Ins ooauiw" lie potinted tiliat as the Romans of old had conquered the equally plucky Rritaing by the superiority of their tr, so could the British people to-day be overwhelmed by tihe trained legions of some 01 the Continental powers. Mr G- MasoH sang "The Veteran's So.ng." "OUR ClrY FATHERS. Mr J. Fred Francis, who proposed "The governijng'authorities otour county and district," said hia tuast practically dealt with "our city fatihens, whose puesence in such numbctta that mght they cordially welcomed! (liear, hear)- As a matter of fact they wero there from the father of Council (Mr George Bevan) to its joungcr member, and it was gratifying to be able to say they had aJl rendered excellent seir^ces to Codwyn Bay. Nevertheless, they must not rest on their oars yet awhile for there remained much to do. Amongst the mat- ters to wiiiich tine speaker referred as cabling for attention wca a settlement of the road widening question throughout the district. Mr Hugh Hughes and Mr William Davies responded on behalf of the local authority, while Messrs Edward Aden and Geo. Bevan replied for the County Council representatives. A GODFATHER. Mr Wm. Davies, who, amidst loud laughter, d'ebcribed himself as "one of the humble mem- bers of the Council," said that, though Mr Bevan was properly described as the "Father of tihe Council," it was strangely true that lie (Mr Davies) had OOen his godfather (loud laugh. der). Ho j.1od fcpeii Ovnnecbed wiiili pubiio movements before Mr Bevan's time, and, as one of the promoters of the Katepayers1 Asso- ciation, he had acted oai the committee which had selected Mr Bevan as a candidate for a seat on the old local board (hear. hear). "And," added Mr Davics, with a broad smile, "though we don't agree always (laughter). 1 think he has been fauriy successful" (loud laughter). 1 i-Cux) had been one material difference be- tween Mr Bevan's policy and hip own. While Mr Bevan "crowed to everybody" about what- ever business that had to be transacted, he (the speaker) preferred "going secretly about tmngs, eo tnat the Council could be sure of tLe beat of the bargain with parties concerned (loud daughter). Het-e-nrLn^ to the ot tiie gus v\C!iks, the speaker said that though Mr Bevan had adopted the Bimo policy in matter he (Mr Davics) acknowledged that t.ie majority of theratoepayea-s wero in favour of Air Bevan s baryain (laughter and applause). Continuing, he reminded the oompany that tweon £300,000 and £350,000 had been borroAV- ed for tilue town's public works, and they now owed £241,770 but the assets were far more yaluabie to-day than the money spent on them. People who wondered what was done with the 5s ód rate charged upo-n them should not over- look the very large sum that had to be ac- ojunitod for each year in the way of aepay ment. ot capital and interest. It Avas very important that the ratepayera knew such facts, ana1 lie urged tihem to conscientiously stuci'y local affairs fOil" themselves. Mr Edward Allen said there wore five men representing C'olvyyn Bay on the County Council and while their politics differed, under other circunistancej they united in their work in the Council Chamber, where, generally speaking, the good of Colwyn Bay was all their politics. The speaker commented on the manner "in which ur- ban districts were- handicapped on the County Council in consequence of the narrow-mindedness and prejudice of rural members who were in a majoritv on the Council. COUNTY COUNCILLORS' MISTAKEN IDEA Mr George Bevan said that such praise as he had received from Mr Wm. Davies was praise indeed. Although Mr Davies and ho differed fundamentally over the manner in which the business of the local authority should be carried out occasionally their differences were genuine Unfortunately, in striking a bargain a public authority was very awkwardly placed, for while a councillor should be prepared to protest to a seller that a given price was absurdly high (in order to effect a reduction) he should at the same lime be ready to assure his constituents that the bargain was the best possible before the necessary consent to the purchase was Riven (laughter" and applause). Considering the enormous amount of business of that character which had been ac- complished by the Council, he thought they had ciciic marv ejlously well (applause). Referring to the town's finances, Mr Devan remarked that cue of the House of Commons Committees had nearly refused an application for power to pro- ceed Avith a certain improvement scheme on the ground that it wa* believed the rates woul 1 be up to j2s 6d jn the £ for at least two or three years. That had not happened, however—thanks to the exceptionally rapid growth of the district m rateable value Iloud àpplause). In spite of all the expenditure during the rccent year the rate was the same now as it was ten years ago, and he firmly believed they would neAer see a higher rate in Cohvyn Bay (loud apnlau,e). Dealing with the oountv authority, Mr Bevan confirmed the views of Mr Allen re- garding the rural members. Rural members," said he, "said our roads in urban cost £200 per mile to maintain, while those in the rural areas cost- only £30 per mile, and they believe they contribute more to- wards the main roads in our districts than we do ourselves. That is, of course, a mistaken idea. I made it my business to inquire into this matter thoroughly. We get £900 towards the main roads in the CoJwyn Bay district from the County Council, but as we pay 8d in the £ on our rateable value in tho wa,y of rates wo contribute^ something like JE4000 to our main roads. When I pointed this out to the chairman of one of the County Council Committees—one of tho rural members, by the way—he was per- fectly astonished (applause). Proceeding, Mr Bevan said all urban areas with tho exception of Abergele contributed more for the maintenance of their district roads to the Denbighshire County Council than the value they received, but the disproportion in the case of Colwvn Bay was out of all reason (applause). In conclusion, Mr Bevan protested against the method of eleot- ing the County Education Committee, and to conferring upon it such wide rowers, having particular regard for the fact that it was not a representative authority. TOWN AND TRADE. In a characteristic speech, the Vice-Pres-id.-mt proposed tho "Town and Trade of Colwyn Bay." Colwvn Bay, lie taid, was one of those tovv'js which had come into existence not merely to I eist, but to do something bold and greaf-to attain the first and foremost place of all the towns of -its class in Walea (hear, hear). It was not a commercial town, and under the cir- .-umst mcee could not be compared with Cardiff and S.varasea in South Wales, but of its own par- ticular kind he believed it was destined to be th" mosit important, town in the Principality (hear, hear). Cohvyn Bay had been eminently successful in iti fioneers, had been men— guoh as the late Vicar of Llandrillo, Mr Thomas Parry, with the late Mr John Porter and Mr John Roberte—blessed with a sense to realise its ) csaibilities, and who had accordingly planned it c.n the expansive lines necessary to its future success (hear. hear). It had been endowed by nature in a particularly lavish manner. Its gcenery was magnificent, and its climatic condi- tions w re of that varied character that people suffering from all kinds of ailments could find health and strength in it. Then, the town was particularly well off i11 its tradespeople, for they were men who real iced the genuine needs of the place. It was a difficult town to cater for, but the tradespeople did so with conspicuous success. In a word, Cjdwyn Bay was one of those towit6 which, he felt sure, St. David would have been prouder of than any other (loud applause). Messrs John Jones (Grimsby House) and Pryce Williams responded. Tho latter threw out some si ggest-ions for the consideration of the Council, and amongst them was a scheme whereby visi- tors could be oonvoyed mechanically to the Flag Staff, which, ho said, was steadily becoming a more popular rendezvous with the visitors. Mr Pryce Williams also urged the Council to do all they could to facilitate the. completion of. the light railway track throughout the town. Finally, he complimented the Town Improve- ment Association upon their enterprise in ad- vertising the town. After tho Vice-President had proposed tho health of the President, The oompany joined in "Hon Wlad fy Nhad- au," and t.he proceedings terminated.

ABERGELE, DINNER AT THE HESKETH HOTEL THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. —— "«* On Monday evening, ono of tho most success- ful St. David's dinners e-vew held at Ab-org-ole was served at the Hecke-'Uh Hotel, Mr R. W. Williams-Wynin, Cefn, p.resid;nT, whilst the Rev- Thomas Jones, vicar of Abergele, occupied the vice-chair. Amongst, others present weire Maj or Hughes, of Kinmel; Messrs W- Conwy Bell, J. Ing'lis, Ok! Gwrych; W. H- Jones, Geo. Vauglhan, Wm. Chesters, Isaac Morris, H. Dyer, W. Jomes, J. Gill, W. E. Bradley, T. G Morgan, T. Leigh, W. Roberts* B. C. Williams, and I-J. E. Thomas, The following was the excellent menu pro- vided:- Soups: Ox Tail. Tomato. Fish: Bodied Salmon. Sauce. Entree i Sweetbreads. Removes: Roast Beef. Roast Lamb. Boiled Chicken and Ham- Roast Mutton. Came: Black Game. Sweets: Plum Pudding. Mince PieS, Jelly. Apple Tart. Genoese Pastry Tartlets. Cheese. Celery. Dessert. Coffee- The Chairman, in proposing1 "The King," said it required very few words from him to set forth his many good qualities. He had steered ouir. ship safely through many troubled waters, 11<00 was still steering JJt. The toast was d'runk m:tlh musical honours. In proposing the "Queen, Prince and Prin- cess of Wales and the rent of tho Royal Family" Chairman thought tihe Queen had done her utmost ro follow the good exanmjle of t!he late Queen Victoria. She was of the kindest dis- position, and did aid she could in the cause of charity. With regard to the other members of the Royal Family tihey we,re never behind hand, buit aJAvays reiady to help the various good causes which came to their notice. Mr Ben Cybi Williams enlivened the pro- ceedings with a oong rendered in fine style en- titled "Ein Hanwyll Wlad-" Mr Ioglis proposed the toast of "Tho Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all -Dienoiminations." He did not wish to di:vide them. Everyone of them did their utmost to cariry out their duties to the best of their ability, aind all ought to be proud of them- Tiie Chairman proposed' "The Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces." What was Avantcd is a strong Navy, and wo have one at present, and he sincerely hoped Ave would keep it—in fact demand it. Both the Navy and Army had undergone many changes, all supposed to be for the beet, llo hoped they had been for the best as we had had1 a good many during the last 15 years, and by now they ought to be perfect- The Auxiliary Forces also had seen many changes, and were at present On a better footing. He agreed to a certain extent with Mr Haldane's scheme and his new ideas. Let them all give him a chance to test 'his views. What the fo,rees really wanted was more affec- tion for one another. The new bril had many difficult patlis for Volunteers, and he hoped all would meet it. in the right spirit and db their best- Mr Bradley sang "The Yco,!il an of England," the company joining in tihe chorus. A PANEGYRIC ON ST. DAVID. The Vioe-Ghairm an, in pro peeing tho" Im- mortal Memory of St. David." said in the course of an excellent .speech :—We are cele- hra.tiiiig to-night the feast of o'ne who was a freat Bishop, Saint, Patriot, and Statesman- le flouraelied in the sixth, century which was a golden period of the early British Church. Several dates had been fixed as to his birth and death, but most authorities on the subject ap- pear to agree on the sixth century. His lifo was devoted to his country. His mother form- ed several churches, An-ri at her death left a large portion of her wealth- to them. Whilst St. David was being taught in his you-nfr days lie displayed great piety and great possibilities as a debater and teacher. The Church was at that time disturbed by heresy which appeared to have its root at Bangor-is-y coed. A confer- ence was lield into which St. David wns called e!3' to help- He displayed such piousness and good argument that he entirely upset the arguments of those who practised the heresy which was doing so great a harm to 'tihe cause of the Church. There is a very old legend that Avhjjst St. David was putting forth lus arguments a snoAv-white dove alighted an. his shoulder, and that tho ground on Av'iilch he stood! rose up and placed- hiim in a position of prominence. So successful was St. David that tho then Primate of Wales resigned in favour of St- David, Avho afterwards formed tihe present Bisho,prioof St. David a. Here a monastry was formed. The work began at cock-crow when tilling the soil commenced, and was continued until evening after wilieb services were held. Only one meal in 24 h-ou.rs was allowed, and that consisted' of plain bread and water- St. David Avas engaged mostly in prayer and feeding and teaching the multitude, and died about 601 at tihe age of 90. Mr H. E. Thomas next sang a very amusing song-, entitled "Don Alhambira" (Avjth Marco and Guiseppe). THE PROSPECTS OF AGRICULTURE Mr Conwy Bell, in proposing- "The Farming Intiluslry." remarked that it. was pJeasing to all to know that St- David ooujld not get along without farming1. He at the present time feJt very full, (J,t it, having onlly just retu-rned from Scotland after buying hunt bulls for the dis- trict. He had learnt a good deal of the Scotch methods of farming Avhilst he was away, and intended putting some of his knowledge to practical use. Fanners in the Vale of; Clwyd Avore aided! very much by Colonel Wynn and the House of -KinirwJ, Avihaoh had made them second to none in tht country, and he had the greatest pleasure in pjoposjjig success to the olid industry. He coupled the name of Mr Gill with t'110 toast- Mr Gill responded in a Very humorous speech. "On tho banks of ABan Water," rendered bv Mr Ben Cvbi Wil'l^ms was heartily received. Mr W. H. Jones, sanitary engineer, in pro- p i,r,.g "The TowTtandTnade ot Abergele," with- out being guilty of hypocrisy, wmhed it had been placed jn abler hands- He had been in Aber- gele for a few years, and was cognisant of the many. iniP-rcvements whioa had n made not only in t., town, but in the busing. premises of several; tradesmen and this was GuiJ^e.nyy indicative of its and their prosperity. nv,^ both continue to flourish—in fact one could not advance without the other. Mlr Dyer. Avfliose namo was coupled with the toast, briefly responded. "I had to come down for nails," a comic song, by Mr n. E- Thomas caused roars of laughter. In proposing "Our Worthy Chairman," Major Hughee remarked that the Chairman Avas a gentleman, soldier, and sportsman, and lie couM not go far w.rong in saying he could give them all a great deal of vaJuabJe informa- tion, and they Avero all highly honoured with his presence there that evening (appauso). This toast Avas drunk with musical honours, and' the (singing of "For he's a jolly good fel- low." Colonel Wynn, ifn reply, thanked" all for the waritr I-way the toast, had been received. He was getting a regular old tramp, but it gave biin the utmost pleasure to come amongst his old friends, who wore always ready to greet him. They ail' tried to do their best for each other. With regard to the supply of hunt bulls to the district it was not himself alone that was responsible f'-ir his- Mr Conwy Beill did a fipreat an-cl a-lso dM a large amount of good in that undertaking". He (the speaker) advised all present to mix up wuth their fellowmcn, and they Avould be able to get on jn the Avorld bet- ter- The bond of union was the success of Old England, (an-n-lause). Mr T. G. Morgan, Avho had acted as accom- panist during the evening, gave a fine selection of "Lancers on the piano, after which Mr Bradley, in hip usual good! form, sang a hunt- ing entitled "Drink, puppy, drink." which was much appreciated- Mil" Inglis, in proposing the "Vice-Ohairman" said if it was for nothing eke but his interesting speech o.n St. David they were greatly indeb- ted to him for his presence there that evening, ami he had the greatest pleasure in proposing trie toast. The Vice-Chairman thanked Mr Inglis foir his kind words. It caused him great gratification to know that his remarks on St,- David had! proved so interesting and instructive to tfhem, and he wrg pleased to be tlie.ro that evening to celebrate sudn an important feast as that of St-. t David. He wished to take that opportunity of thanking all his friends, not only his own Hock the Church people, but also the Nonconformists for their very great kindness to him since his arrival in Abergelo as vicar. May that friend- ship long- continue (applause). A "Coon Song" by Mr Ben Cybi Williams was rroeivcd with apolause- The Vicar, in proposing "Om" Host, Mr Hop- kins," was sure that toast would commend it- self to all present. Mr Hopkins had not been very amongst them, but he always gave the ivtmoet satisfaction, and the dinner that evening was one of the most excellent ever laid On a table (loud applause). Mr Hopkins, in reply, thanked all for the very kind way they had received them, and for their attendance there that evening. "God Save the King" terminated one of the best dinners ever held in Abergele. Mr Brad- ley having previously sang "The Powder Mon- key," and' was loudly encored-

DINNER AT THE BEE HOTEL. On Monday evening between thirty and forty gentlemen dined together at the Bee Hotel, Abergele, in commemoration of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. Mr S. B. Rogers, stationmaster, presided, while Mr Councillor Judson occupied the vice-chair. An excellent dinner was provided by Mr and Mrs Featherstone, the new host and hostess, and the general arrangements were admirable. In proposing" The King," the President said he was an ideal monarch, a peace- maker, beloved all over the world. In the Queen they had an ideal lady of the land, also beloved by all, and the Prince and Prin- cess of Wales were hard-working, there be- ing rarely a day but they had some duty to perform on behalf of the Royal Family. "God save the King" and" God Bless tho Prince of Wales" were sting. Messrs. John- son and Fry, Manchester, gave the duet, Could a man be secure P" and in response to a call for an encore they gave The Moon" from Killarnoy." The Vice-President, in proposing "The Bishop and Clergy and the Ministers of all Denominations," said in Dr Edwards they had a man and a patriot. He had been styled "the fighting bishop," but it was generally acknowledged that he fought fair. He was a credit to the dioceso and to Wales (cheers). Their Vicar had made him- self popular with all classes; and the clerfv were unwearied in their devotion to duty and in visiting the sick and needy. He had also been impressed by the efficient work done by the Nonconformist ministers, and they ha damong them some of the finest men of the age, and anyone who had had the pleasure of hearing the Rev. J. H. Davies would confirm what he said. He coupled the toast with Mr Edward Ellis. In replying, Mr Ellis said he had trreat respect for Bishop Edwards, who was the fourth Bishop of St. Asaph that he (Mr Ellis) had known, and he was one of the best. All clergy and ministers were engaged in the same wprk—" throwing out the life- line" for us, and putting us on the middle of the path. He hoped tliey would go on with their work and also co-operate (ap- plause). Honour and Arms" (Handel) was ren- dered by Mr Johnson. THE ARMY AND NAVY. Mr E. A. Crabbe, solicitor, in submitting The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces said he felt like a square peg in a round hole, owing to his want of knowledge of the subject, and especially so as the gentle- man who was to respond knew fill about it. The other day there was a "wail" in a certain daily paper that the Navy was in- efficient; but he had faith in the men that manned the ships, and he also had faith in the men who built those ships; that they are equal, if not superior, to any other ships in the world, and would prove them- selves to be so, in the event of a war, which God forbid should take place in our time. In the Army, with the new Territorial ar- ragements, the trend was towards making every able-bodied man a soldier. He had noticed how slipshod young fellows turned out smart and well set up after being for a short time with the Army. He sincerely hoped the territorial scheme would succeed (applause). Capt. Morgan, in responding, said there was not a finer body of men on the globe than those of the British Navy—the Jack Tar is a man all over, and not afraid of facing death any day. The experiences of modern warfare, with terrible death-dealing armaments, had taught them the value of scientific entrenchments. The Auxiliary Forces will now form part of the British Army, and will form the second line of defence. He also had seen the benefit of soldiering to young men, who were set up in a physical sense, and taught to respect themselves (cheers). II I'Ll sing thee Songs of Arabi" having been rendered by Mr Mr Johnson, Mr TTnsworth, Bedford Cottage proposed "The Lord-Lieutenant and Magistrates of the County," to which Mr Hannah res- ponded. Song. I fyny bo'r nod," Mr D. W- Vau- ghan, Gwalia House A GRACEFUL TRIBUTE. In submitting the toast of the evening, the President said he had resided in Wales for 30 years, and knew sufficient of the Welsh nation to honour and respect them. He found that St. David was born about the year 431, in South Wales, and was of Royal Welsh blood. Early in life he became a re- vivalist, and took the country by storm. He was called upon to tako office in the Welsh Church, and eventually was made an Arch- bishop. He continued to preach the pel to the poorest, and his emblem of divine I love was a dove, which rested on his left shoulder. His great creed was love for humanity, and the nation's love and affec- tion towards him was so great that he was enshrined as their patron saint. The toast Avas duly honoured. Song, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr D. W. Vaughan. Duet bv Mr Johnson and Friend. "Stu- dents at. the Play." As an encore, they gave "Watchman, what of the night?" The Town and Trade of Abergele" was submitted by Mr J. Evans, and responded to by Mr G. Perkins. Soncr, "Thora," by Mr Johnson. Mr Thomas hairdresser. Several comic songs were rendered by The other toasts were. "The President" "The Vice-Presidont," "The Visitors," and "The Host and Hostess." A very agreeable evening was spent, the splendid singing of Mr Johnson and friend contributing much to its success.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. THE FUTURE OF WELSH NATION- ALISM, The fifth St. David's Day banquet was held at the Station HoteJ" Llandudno Junction, on Monday evening, and proved an unqualified success. The luxuriously appointed dining room was appropriately decorated for the occasion with a profusion of leeks and daffodils, ae well as an abundance of floral emblems, the Avhoie presenting a most pleasing effect The excei- and the catering reflects the highest and! ber'staa^ ilW3tee3> Mr» Roberto, From tho inaJ „, • „ tions the airrangenlatl°? th<*f annu!!1 ul«' the hands of Mr Ma%JTe been m pleasing to note tibat vAcf' a'n<^ 14 number of celebrations in the increased this function proved quite as of its p,reocl>e.coeeoN! Mr W, MackjinJay Davies presided over '& large and reprcsentattve company, and was ahiy purported in tho vice-chair by Mr J. Cropper (Rhyl)- The Chairman submitted the toast of His Majesty the King," which was duly honoured, Mr Denbigh Cooper leading the company in the National Anthem. The Chairman next gave the "Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and othea- members of the Royal family," after which Mr Lenbigh Cooper again led the company in singing "God Blesa tl»e Prince of Wales." CLERGY AND MINISTERS- Mr Wynne (etationnnaster), in proposing "The Bishop, Cle.rgy. and Ministers of all Denon»i- natione," said tliey were oil a-iniing at the same object in different ways. lie coupled with the toast the name of Mr wlN highly esteemed and rt»pected! by a-iil for the good work he had accomplished during his stay pI the Junction (bear, hear)- He was sure they all felt exceedingly sorry t.hat Mr James was leaving them for another land beyond the seas, but ho would still be under the same King, and Q. member of the same g.reat Empire. He wish- ed Mr James every ev.cooss and prosperity in new sphere (applause). Rev. D. J- James, B.A., in responding, said that since his advent to the Junction he had- mpt more men of merit who did not sacrifice good sense to good fellowship, than in any ofcher place he had been (heair, hear). Lnïng in a place 60 beautiful, so full ot historic associa- tions, and so near a spot where WeJBhunclll bled and fought for their country, they could not help asking- themselves, "What can Ave do for Qipr country?" (applause). Continuing, Mr Jajnea said justice had not been dome to Wales. and the true history of WaJes was not yet writ- ten- They heard and read in Scotch history of men like Robert Bruce and William Wullaoo, but could Bruoo be compared with the Welsh- men of old ? And as to Wallace, he was a Welshman, who had the misfortune to be born iin Scotland (obeers). He thought the cry of "Wales for the Welsh" hnd been overdone, and he could say "the world for the Wei'sili" (applause). Local interests must be sunk when the interest of the Empire was at stake. The gireatness of an Empire did not depend on material interest. Neither a nation nor an individual could Jive on bread alone- Its life depended upon the character of its men and women. They must strive to maintain the tra- ditions of their forefathers, wihich Avere realiy the foundation of the Empire. As «oon as tQieir patriotism was divorced from what Avas best c<' in life, then would < £ wmnence their downfall (loud applause). Councillor J. H. Irlam next submitted the "Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces," and said that the odd saying "Britannia ruJoes tllie Waves" was as true to-dav as ever, for not only had they the finest Navy the world had ever seen, but they were also the own era of the largest and greatest ocean greyiliounds in the world, namely, the "Mauretania" and t.ho "Lusitania," but even these great ocean giants could not bo launched without a Welshman on the bridge in the per- son of the lheroic Ctint. fritohard, who was a native of their own county (applause). With regard to tho Army, an attempt Avas being made by the present Government to re-organiso ,it, but whether such an attempt would be suc- cessful of not time only could prove. In conclusion, Mr Irlam said! Avhatevor the Array is to-day it bad had a glorious past, espe- cially the Welsh warriors. Who has not heard of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd and his noble band of 18 men, who died like men, and the proudest living may wetlil envy theni their deatth ? (cheers) .Who has not heard of the gallant 23rd, tho men of Harileeh, the sons of Glamorgan and their noble deed's ? (hear, hear). The iwavery and seil f-sacrifice which characterises the WeMi soldier is well set forth in the motto of the Welsh regiment "Gweill angeu na chywilydd" ("Better death than dishonour"') (applause). ,"n Mr Sa-ml. Norbury (Conway), in a brief and bright speech, responded to the toast, and said that under Mr Haldane's new scheme he really did not know whether at the present day tthey had! an army or not (laughter). TOWN AND TRADE Mr JI. E. Black wall submitted the toast of the Town, and trade of Llandudno Junction," and said he ren-wmbered the time when the Junotjon was almost wholly occupied by rail- waymen. They were muoh indebted to the rail- way for without a junction there would not. be a Junction (laughter). He thought that their central and i-,iotuiix-sque town and its many advantages was not known as it should be, The ptfaoo was mot advertised enough, and he trusted that something in that respect would be accomplished in the near futuro (applause). Mr T. H. Snibli briefly responded to the toast- THE IMMORTAL MEMORY OF ST. DAVID. Mr D. Clwyd Griffith, m giving- the toast of the evening, "The immortal memory of St. David," said he .felt sure the toast would com- memidl itself to all patriot-io Welshmen, whethfer they were Cymry by birth oir by choice. The eaints of our ancestors were all Princes of Royal blood- Such was St. David, and of all the saints who founded the Cymric Church none were so famous as the patron, saint of Wales, 'who AViis the son of Cerediig Oered'jgion. and was born at Hen Vynyw or Old Mynyw, close to Aboraeron. His mofelier was Non. the daughter of Cyny.r of Caer-Gawch. Priiico of the Pic Is of Dyfed. St. David flourished in the (rixth century—that golden era which produced Llywarch Hen, Tal;esin, Arthur, and Merlin (cheers). He became an apootle of the of Dyfed-fhir, mother's people.. St. David Avas an eloquent speaker, full of grace, of handsome countenance and commanding personality, about, six feet in height. The Monks, who chronicled! the death of St. David, referred to the grief felt •as follows: -"Ki,ngs lanientjjiiig as for their brotluer, the aged lamenting- as for their eon, the young lamenting as for their. father. Thiree days tho multitude tasted neither meat nor drink, fasting for very sorrow, and praying aJ-1 the while, the djscipLeg crying 'Who will toadb us non.v l' The .iniinisters crying 'Who Avill as- sist us now?' The Kings, despairing, saying, 'Who will pray for us to the Lt)trd The ^cor and the sick fane-eling- in tears and complaining-. Such was tlhoQ. death of the patroa-i saint of the Cyimiry (applause)- Referring to Welsh nationalism, Mr Griffith said tit was founded by Cunedda. St. David had done much to generate the true national spi,ri,t, which was at, predominant to-day as ever and although it had lived throughout the ages it was in reality only beginning to wake up (cheers). That a.ble historian. Owen Rhcisooimyl, had done much; recently to correct the nuiscons ceptions sot forth in the histories of England and Wales. He reminded ihem that St. David had set before his countrymen a high and noble ideal. The mountains of Wales wli-i 1st. forming: a bulwark against the invader, had done much to develop the ,;ndiy;,Jun. Aar- ticter of its people who had remained true to I' the traditions and genius (hear, hear). Tliose mountains had aJso fostered the love of music, of poetry, the sense of the beautiful and the powerful imagination which inspired our natio- nral melodies and literature. In conclusion, the speaker expressed the hope that the gathering would be the means of inspiring yet a truer sense of pure and priceless patriotism (loud applause). The toast was musically honoured with a spirited rendering of "Hen Wlad fy N'ha,dau." OTHER TOASTS- Mr J. T. Jones next gav-q ti e toast of the "President," which was responded to in a hum- orous vein bv Mr Mackinlay Davies. Mr A. J. Ley proposed the "Vice-President- and Mr Cropper, in responding, paid a tribute to the beauties of Wales. Mr Rogers Jones submitted "The Press." to which Mr D. Clwyd Griffith ("Welsh Coast P io neer") respo n d cd. Tie toast of the "Hostess" (Mrs Roberts) and her daughter (Miss Roberts) was musically hon- oured, and both ladies briefly responded- INTERCHANGE OF GREETINGS. The following telegram was dispatched to Oakwood Park Ilotol:WeLghmen assembled at Llandudno Junction, celebrating the memory of their patron saint send greetings to brethren doing likewise at Oakwood Park." Shortly afterwards the following mcssaq-e was received from Oakwood Park: —"President, Vice-Presi- dent, and all send thanks for message, afrid beg to return the compLiment, wishing Welshmen at Junction a very successful evening. Similar oompliments were exchanged with Llanrwst We The Chairman announced that Councillor A. G. Rogers who had presided over the;r gather- ing for the Put. two years, was absent that evening tn rough illness, and on the Chairman's suggestion the company d-rank his health and speedy recovery. The following- contributed to a most enioy- abio programme:—Messrs Denbigh Cooper, Cle- ment Brown, J. R. Hughes, W. C. H-ansby, C. C- Morals, and Mr Maokinlay Davies. Mr-H. Bridge Roberts presided at the piano with his usual ability.

PENMAENMAWR. PROFESSOR LEYVIS lONES ON NATIONAL LIFE AND PROGRESS. THE TERRITORIAL ARMY. Governed by admirable arrangements, and at- tended by 112 loyal Welshmen, the fifth annual dinner at the Penmaenmawr Hotel on Monday evening proved a conspicuous success. A luxurious dinner waa provided by Mr and Mrs Skilbeck. Dr. HrhHrt T. Jenkins was the president, and he was supported by Mr C. H. Darbishire, Mr Kueeehaw. Professor Lewis Jones (Bangor), Dr. J. R. Williams (who acted as chairman of tho committee), Mr Higeon, Dr. Moreton Roberta, Mr Rhodes Mr W. D. Jones (chairman of the District Council), Mr Watkin Darbishire, Major Johnson, Mr Christmas Jones (the e,nergetic secretary), Mr R. J. Hughes, Mr Guest, Mr Cemlyn Jones, and Mr Kenyon. The President gave the loyal toasts, and Mr Mini?' f?av« "Tho Bishops, Clergy and thei* c]eiof aJ1 Den.olni"ations." He said that and less <Wftnd ullnisters were. more practical ,i 1 in their teaching than they used to bo, and tilt u „ ± i i (hear, hear). ^ults were ct)rUlin!j' ^tter Tlli^ TOAST OF This ITVFNTNP In proposing the toast of H Immo,tal Memory of St David," Professor Le«is Jones who spoke in both Welsh and English, said that St. David was, to the Welsh people of to-day a symbolic nrather than an actual historical them^lves, ~ng™talato patron saint of sonie other nationalitid*1 the as somebody had said the other day, a native son of the soil, and no importation (Uug-hter) But, out of the nebulous mass of legend sur rounding his nam* olio salient a.nd solid his- toiicyil /act seemed to emerge, arid that was that his life and labours marked the dawn of a new era in Wales (hee.r. hear). His teaching and Avark were the'chief means of converting Walee from heathendom to Christianity. So great AAOII his inHuenco that at his death, as thp monastic record told them, "kings mourned him as a judge, the older people mourned him as a brother, tho younger honoured him aa a father." That was a testimonial which any man, in any age might well envy. Legends, liowev^ highly coloured and expanded by the imagination of later generations, did not grow out of nothing; and those of them who, in the twentieth century, were swelling tho a n n u ai ly i ric re as' n tr throng of those who honour the memory of St. David felt assured that they were- paying tribute, to no mere t shadow, but to a really trea,t and patriotic '.mn. Still, as he had Paid, fo most living Welisnmon St David was a symbol name—for 8V his legend was, he was quite sure, unfamiliar In itf> details to most of them. But, as a symbol, t £ « name of St. David meant much to them all—it was the symbol not merely of their common nationality, without respect to religious or political creed, but of resurgent nationality. Wiiat did that moan? Well, it ought to mean, if they were at all sincere in orgaiiising these annual t vices, that tho Welsh people, as A waoi* could find, onco in a year, a cc-iii.i.o.. Oiouiid cf patriotism, but that they boiieveu tnat thero was much in their iiatianal character and ideals which was worth keeping up, at all costs. Tiiey had, for example language and literature which tney could not willingly let die. Never before, pw-baps, half such widespread, and such scholarly, interest been taken both in Wales, and out ot it, in their language and literature as was taken to-day (holr, hear). He might claim, he thougla, some of the credit ior that state of things fojt the University of Wales and its colleges. Sk David was a great educator as well as a groat preacher and working saint. Were ho living to. day, he might very likely make short work of the "machinery" of tiie Welsh University, and of the. rest of the Welsh educational -—(laughter)—but he would certainly sympathies with the ideals which had inspired, and did in. spire, their possibly mistaken educational methods. But. he (the speaker) was not going to be enticed that evening into the treacherous bog of educational ooiitroversy-th-ough, hff would say in passing, that educational contra. versy was a sign of life, even wheal conducted on the principles which seemed to inspire the latter-day Cardiff school of eritios. Again, the .name of St. David ttotd for a quickening of the religious life of Wales. His Christian mission was a campaign against pagan suporBtition. Here, once more, his ideals ought to be an in* s pi ration to the Welshmen of to-day. Ho stood for the truth, as he understood it. Did Welah- men to-day quite do the They heard much about "-religious e«.iuaJity," but there was something far rt3rt pr- aivl that waa free- dom of thought and xitbuT&rico w, i-eligiou« proJJ. lems. That was one of the essential oonditiooc of national life and progress, and ho hopod that) no superstitious, or sentimental, attachment to outworn forms would prevent Wales from keep- ing abreast with the most enlightened, and ein" cerl,, thought of the div. Then, there was political progress—upon which, in a mixed aft* semblv, he had always better remain silent. But, inasmuch as such matters had already been dis- cussed at St. David's Day gatherings, no one would quarrel with him for referring to the way in which Welshmen had recently advanced both themselves, and their country, In political repute. A career such as that of Mr Lloyd George was, in his opinion, a national asiet--fa the sense that it would serve as a constant itip spira.tion to the youth of Waias in making thsm realise what a true sense of patriotism, neither too narrow nor too cosmopolitan, might, with the requisite ability, lead them to (applause) Lot them not despise: or disparage England and things English, but endeavour to oontributo to the great British community, to whioh they be- longed, whatever distinctive gifts Wales had to offer (loud cheers). ( Mr R. J. Hughes briefly gave the toast of "The Imperial Forces," coupling with it the name of Colonel C. H. Darbishire. THE NEW TERRITORIAL ARMY. Responding, Colonel C. II. Darbishire deliv- ered an interesting speech, in which he releued to the new Army scneme. He said that a powerful, efficient and well equipped Army ready to go anywhere and do anything wae absolutely necessary to enable tne British race to continue to hold its proud posiuon amongst the nations of the world, and to maintain the blessings of peace and enlightened «ei f go ve rnmen t through- out the countries it was res)x>nsible for. Tho British Islo formed but a litdo patch on the map, and they had a comparatively small Army in numbers to do their work abrpad. There- fore, any plan ought to command the rctspcot and attention that satisfactorily provided for the second line of defence, to protect their shores from any possible iuvasiou, while allowing the more adventurous part of the community to un- dertake service across the seas, and that was the object of the Territorial and Roscrvo Act of 1907 (hear, hear). But there was another rea- son why the Act should be very carefully consid- ered apart from military considerations which affected tueir "stay at homea" very intimately. They all remembered how the late Mr W. B. Gladstone was never tired of repeating that the extension of the franchise broadened find strengthened the foundations of the Empire (hear, hear). Full progix-ss 1Il the future could not. be hoped for unless the country was ensured against all possible interruption from the inter- ference of every foreign ijovver, and so just aa the success of local self-government was dependant on pubiio enthusiasm to iind the necessary men to carry on the civil duties, tiiis new Army Act looked to the patriotio enthusiasm and sympathy of the health a.nd strength and youth of the country to equip itself and train itself to be ready should, unfortunately, occasion arise, when the supreme sacrifice had to be made for "yr hen wlad"—(applause)—and ino Act threw the re- sponsibility of finding the men, on the County Associations, whioh wore always olose at liand, to listen to a.nd deal with any suggestions that might be made, local circumstances and con- siderations in the first instance (hear, hear).. He was sure that that confidence would not be misplaced. So much eai.iusiasm had been shown while the auxiliary forces were simply volunteers in spite of tho want cf enthusiasm by tho mili- tary authorities and tho difficulties and draw- b icks which they had to contend with, that now they were about to be recognised as an integral v.art, of the Army they iiiaet- and would respond, and show to the world tiiat the old independent spirit of the British race was et-ill alive and active and ready to maintain hs prestige in tho future. Let them not hesitate to join the now foroe. Let them not look too critically at the forma and ceremonies, the penal l ies wero simply to enable undesirables to be dealt with, and were not intended to bo enforced against those who were filled with the healthy, honest, patriotic spirit which ought to animaie every one of them. Greater efficiency and moro intelligence would naturally be required, but that was the order of the day, and no young man therefore ought to hesitate to accept the opportunity of making himself more perfect in mind and body, which the Territorial Army was calculated to accomplish (loud cheers). Mr Knees haw next submitted "Y Cymry, a'r laith Gymraeg," and he said they all ought to be > v.ond of the fact that they were all loyal sons of an empire upon which the sun never set. He maintained that to the primitive virtues of the early civilisation of their Cymric ancestors they owed the bar Is of their present Constitution and Government (hear, hear). Mr Lloyd Jones responded, and said that suoh gatherings as the one that evening should inspire them with greater love for their country and its beautiful language. Mr Rhodes submitted the toast of the "ViBi. tors." He said that Englishmen who took up their residence in Wales sometimes felt that the resident Welshmen, looked a little askance at them, and they did not like it- They wished to join in all movements to better the conditions of the towns in whioh they lived (applause). Ho threw out a suggestion that a reading-room and library should be established at Penmaenmawr (loud cheers). Mr Kenyon responded. Dr. J. R. William* gave the toast of "The President," and Dr. Jenkins responding, remarked that the functiofl formed the ono occasion when they at Penmaen- mawr could meet together irrespective of cr034 or cbæ (hear, hear). Their thanks wero due to Mr and Mrs Ekilbeek f-or their admirable catering, and to Mr Christmas Jones, without whom there would be no St. David's Day dinner at Penmaenmawr (hear, hear). During the evening a well-variod programmo was sustained by Telynor Cymraeg and A Ehedydd, of Llanerchymedd, who, with Dr. J. R. Williams, pave some delightful examples of penillion singing, Messrs Tom Jones, Wm. Hughes, J. Eaton Williams, Sergeant-lnotruotor Cox, Mr Fewkee and others, the accompanist being Mr Mendelssohn Jone6. During' the evening fraternal greetings werei- exchanged with the St. David's Day dinner at London, the chairman of which was Mr Llewelyn Williams, M.P., brother-in-law of Dr. ,Jeknltt the president. The treasurer was Mr William. Hughes.

LIVERPOOL. GATHERING OF LIVERPOOL WELSHMEN St. David's Day Avas celebrated! as usual in Liverpool, though a day in advance of date, by a dinner held under the auspices of the Liverpool Weith National Society, at the Ex- dhan^e Station Hotel, on Saturday evening". Mr J. G. RoAvlaawl#, B.A., ohairman, of the Society* prided over a large gathering of renreBOn^ Six Harry Rachel, f P^P^ottjy in "Wales, f^ar^dUn^ States anJ in Soutb 3ri £ yhi ^uoh eooietiee a* the Welsh Afnca ne tia^/ i ail taiT)ilng WeJetfi traditions. an.fTe sh^ W* WeAmen in Liverpoo} i SlTof no mean, city, and. it seemed SaUe ftat «be Umvemtv would m years to. )^r\«ake Liverpool hardly ees renowned in than she was renowned1 in philanthropy • t,^ coonmeTce (hear, hear). Wales had done- noble work in advancing the true Me of tho Em.piiie. There was little doubt that Welshmen, ti^re would not forget what Ir^hmen ii^er eeomed to bo able to remember, that man couild never do his best for Wales if WS forgot the Empire, and that equally lie could notdo has best for the Empire if he forgot Wales, for it Avae from Wales that he had drawn., his ideate (applause). Sir Ivor Herbert, Bart., P >. who made hM first speech in Liverpool CA th» oooarton, »> eponded to th# toast. eponded to toM toast.