The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

LAKES AND RIVERS. :(From the "Field.") DEE (Oorwen District). Rain has fallen he.mly during the last few dayis, and the river is now in flood, but if .no more ram fallsi will be in ordr for the beginning of next week. Mr Percival took a salmon off 91b. on the 24th, and Mr Rooier Wy.nn one of 41 b. on the 26th. A ^vjoi number of salmon are reported in the lower reaches, and the fresh will enable them to run 1). -8. W. AFONWEN ( IP,,dnU.).-I& Oajnbrian Fly Fishers' Club report that for the week ending August 23rd nine anglers caught fifty-six fish (fiftv-tivie rainbows and one fonbinalis). Tthe snort in the lake is still good.—X. BALA LAKE AND RIVERS. — The rain has improved the rivem, which are now clear off tho trreen slime On Thursday both the Dee a.nd Trvweryn were bank full, and thero is giood tra- vel linsr water for the salmon. The lake hail been rouirh for several days, but a few porch have been taken during the week. Tegid. LAKE VYRNWY.—Fishing has not been too good lately owing to advene weather. The best flies have been the claret and grouse, cCaret and mallard, and black and teal, and tnetot,al num- ber of trout taken from the lake up to the pOOr eent is 2499 (1271b. 3Qz.).-Long Drift.

DEE SALMON FISHERY. REVIEW OF THE SEASON. The net fishing for salmon in the Dee closed on Monday last. Taking the season: throughout, it may be said to have been a fairly good one. As usual, some boats have been very unJuoky, while others fishing in practically the same wa'er have done exceedingly well. There has been a continuous run throughout the season of medium-sized salmon, which have been of good E'rth and colour; but learn that there has en a poor crop* of grilse, and the few which ran up the river in the season harvested very badly, being lank, than and ill-fed. This is a strange contrast with last year, when the fisher- man had had a record grilse harvest for the Dde. A pood -zt"k of YD%jn.- Ash in the river ihe futu' not augilr favouribli for re of, the r bblery* It is difficult to understand why the grilso were in such poor oondition, for the adult fish have been splendid throughout the season. There has been an unusual run of sea trout this year, and have run bigger than usual, being all in splendid condition. Whether the large number of these trout may have in any way affected the gribe in the a feeding col- onies it is difficult to say. The price of salmon during the year has been generally high and remunerative to the fishermen. The rod fish- ing continues until the 1st November, and for the next two months good sport may be antici- pated with rod and line in the upper reaches as the fish continue to run strong. Some splen- did fish have been taken with the nets this week. There is now a nice fresh in the river. and fish will be enabled to ascend to the upper reaches.—"Cheshire Observer."

CAPTURE OF A HUGE SALMO. On Friday morning, while two Connah's Qjay fishermen, nam'xl William Taylor and J .hn Hewitt, were fishing in the Dee from a boat belonging to Mrs A. Jonas, they landed a fine specimen of the Dee salmon. The fish, whioh is said to b} the largest caught in the DQ' measures three feet nine inches in length and weighs 411b., while its girth is twenty-seven inches. It has been purchased by Mr W. R. Roberts, of the Westminster Hotel. The prioe of salmon is Is 6d per lb. The largest reoorded specimen of a salmon in British waters is, we believe, one of 831b. that was caug-ht in a net in 1821. Probably the largest salmon ever oapturcd in the Dee wa in the year 1885, when "The Field" for August 1st gave an account of the haul of a large sal- mon at. Connah's Quay, said to be the largest fish ever caught in the Dee. It weigihed 501b., was 4ft. 2in. long, and 2ft. 3in. in girth.

CARNARVON, ANGLESEY, AND MERIONETH RIFLE ASSOCIATION. COMPETITION AT CONWAY. The annual shooting competition in connoo ion with the Carnarvonshire, Aitgksey and Merion- ethshine Rifle Association took place on Conway e ia Marsh 08 Friday and Saturday. As usual the event was under the auspioes of the National Rifle Association. On both days a very stiff south-westerly wind prevailed, and on Saturday morning it was so strong that it carried away the tents which had been fixed on the ground, and the competitors experienced much difficulty in shooting under such climatic conditions. Taking everything into consideration, the shoot- ing was remarkably good. The present strength of the 6th Battalion Royal W^elsh Fusiliers is about 400. Of that number as many as 125 in- dividual members, re-presenting 32.5 entries, par- ticipated in the competilions, whioli was very satisfactory." The "F" Company (Pottmacnmawr) succeeded; in retainin the Lord Lieutenant's Silver Chal- lenge Cup, but all tho other trophies changed hands. The Executive Committee included Liout.- c. H. Darbishire, Major II. Jones Roberts, Capt. and Adjutant Clegg-Hili, and Capt. W. A. Tuxford. The latter acted as hon, secretary and treasurer, who found an exoellent assistant in Quartermaster T. O. Morgan. The dutiea were most efficiently fulfilled. THE RESULTS. The following wore the results of the re- spective competitions: — VAYNOL CHALLENGE CUP. Rapid firing competition by teams of eight from each company; Poinls. 1 F Co., Peninaenmawr 37 2 A Co., Carnarvon 32 3 B Co., Portmadoo 24 The previous holders \vcre H Co., Holyhead. GLASFRYN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP. Skirmishing competition by teams of six from each oompany:- 1 F. Co., Penmaenmawr. <.• 2 A Co., Carnarvon. 3 t>. Co., Llanberis. The previous holders were A Co., Carnarvon. PLAS NEWYDD CHALLENGE BOWL. Skirmishing practice, 'by teams of eight from each company:- Pts. 1 F Co., Penmaenmawr 21 2 E Co., Coirway 20 3 A Co., Carnarvon 15 The previous holders were A Co., Carnarvon. THE LORD LIELTENANT S CHALLENGE CUP. Open to teams of eight men in each com- pany. The team sooring the highest ag £ legate points wins the cup. rig 1 F. Co 410 2 EJ. Co. 393 3 A Co 320 Highest individual scores: 1 Pte. D. Jones, E. Co 58 2 Col.-Sergt. F. D. Chantrey, F Co £ 7 3 Carpi. T. M. Jonea, F Co '56 4 Bergt. J. Jones, E. Co ,56 5 Sergt. J. Coverley, F Co. 56 6 Pte. E. Roberts, E Co 55 7 Pte. J. H. Jones, E. Co 54 8 Pte. J. Rees Jones, A Cr> 54 9 Qr-Master Sergt. T. O. Morgan, A Co. 51 10 Corpl. J. H. Williams, B Co. 51 N.R.A. PRIZE. Competed for by the effective members of the 6th R.W.F. The oompet.itoir making the highest score is entitled to shoot for tho I'rince of Wales' priza at Bisley in 1909. "Seven snots at three ranges:— Pts. 1 Sergt. 0. Williams, E. Co 85 2 Corpl. J. H. Williams, B Co. 80 3 Sergt. J. Jones, E Co 79 4 Pte. M. Herbert, A Co 77 5 Col.-Sergt. F. D. Chantrey, F Co. 77 6 Sergt J. Coverley, F Co 76 7 Pte. R. J. Parry, C Co 75 8 Pte. J. D. Roberta, E Co 74 9 Lieut. Darbishire, F Co 74 10 Qr-Master Sergt. T. 0. Morgan, A Co. 70 11 Corpl. H. Wright, F Co 56 12 Pte. J. WY Rowland, B Co 66 13 Pte. E. Roberts, E Co 64 14 Pte. J. Thomas, F Co [ 63 15 Pte. D. Jones (3), E Co | 61 16 LanefsTorpl. D. Lynch, F Co 61 17 Lance-Corpl. R. Williams, F Co 52 RECRUITS' COMPETITION. Seven shots at two ranges:- 1 Bronze medal, Pto. T. Phillips, D Co. 43 2 Pte. W. J. Roberts, F Co 42 3 Bugler W. G. Owen, C Co 42 4 Pte. R. W. Taylor, A Co 38 5 Pte. J. Davies, E Go 37 6 Pte. W. Lines, E Co 35 7 Pte. O. G. Jones, B Co 35 8 Pte. S. Lewis, F Co.7 34 9 Pte. E. J. Evans, B Co. 30 PLAS OOCH CHALLENGE BOWL. Open to marksmen in 1907. Seven shots at 600 yards at a. figure taeget:- Sergt. H. G. Hughes, B Co., and Col-Sergt. J. Roberts, EGo., tied for tho first prize and a jewel with 21 points in accordance with the rules, both competitors had to shoot off for the jewel with the result that the former won it. 2 Pte. J. H. Jones, E Co on 3 Corpl. R. Davios, E Co> on 4 Sergt. H. Roberts, F Co. | ofl 5 Col-Sergt. F. D. Chantrey, F Co iq 6 Pte. J. D. Roberts, E. Co jg THE OFFICERS' PRIZES. Open to members b?low th-e rank of marks- r.-I,-n in 1907. Sev,-n shots at two r&ng(X3'- I -orl)]. J. Thomas, C F C. 2 Pte. R. J. Parry, C Co., Penygroes 51 3 Ptc. T. Evans, F Co 46 4 Lance-Corpl. S. Roberts, B Co 46 5 Pte. A. L. Jones, H Co. 43 6 Pte J. Brown, F Co 43 •7 Pte. D. W. Prirchard, D Co 42 8 Pte. Gerard, H Co 41 9 Pte. M. E. Smith, 0 Co 40 10 Pte. N. T. Doughty, H Co 38 11 Pte. M. R-ohorts, F. Co 37 12 Pte. G. W. H. Jackson, II Co 36 OAKWOOD PARK CHALLENGE CUP.: Confined to officers. Seven shots at 500 yards, won with 57 points by Lieut. H. W. Darbishire. who held the trophy last year. AGGREGATE THE PRIZES. For the highest aggregate score at 200 ajid 500 yards — i 1 C??.rpl. J. 1-1. William. B 0(> *lP3 2 Sorgt. 0. Willian-Lg, P, ("<).?. .119 OPEN COMPETITION. Open to members and ox-members of any re- giment or naval force resident in North Wales. Seven shots at three ranges: — 1 Sergt. O. Williams, E Co. 05 2 Sergt. J. C-overlev, F Co. 04 3 Sergt. J. Jones, fe Co 83 4 Lieut. H. W. Darbishire, F Bo 83 5 Col.-Sergt.. F. D. Chantrey. F Co. fin 6 Corpl. J. H. Willianis, B Co 80 7 Pte. E. Roberts, B Co 75 8 Sergt. H. Roberts, H Co 75. .At the oloee the prises were presented by the Hon. Mrs Clagg-Hilly the wife, of the adjutant, who was oordially thanked for 80 doing on the Iriotionof Col. Darbishire.

RHYL PAVILION. DEFERRING AN EXPENDITURE. STRONG BAND TILL CLOSE OF THE SEASON A special meeting of the Rhyl Urban Dis- trict Council was jield on Monday to consider a recommendation by the iJavUion and Gar- dens Committee with the object of improving tiie Pavilion stage. Mr '.laverner presideu, ssr, -ore A,&ro itiso a.iA th A. L. Clews, 1. Batho, J. H. Ellis, T. L). Jones, H. A. riilby, F. Yvatlis, A. D. Hill, E. Buckley Jones, K D. Val1: Lt. ii. j-jvans, S. Perks,, and J. Frimston, with the clerk (Mr A. Row- lands). Mr U. Evans moved, and Mr Clews seconded the adoption of the reoommendation, which was to the effoot that a ptushetto curtain be provided for the stage at a cost of bstween Zid and 1;20, "for sounding purposes." Mr Tilby considered that some Argument ought to have been adduoed in favour of the re?*)tnin,?xidation, blit lie .? ad tot ti.ard whether n the curtain would be effective or not. As the Council possessed plenty of bunting, etc., why should they not experiment with it just for this season ? They had neither bsen told whether the curtain was required for decorative or aoousti PLIT'i)O". ii-e -ref.)r to see ?io them provide artificial palms rather than a curtain, which only harboured dust. He moved that trie recommendation bo reI erred back to the committee for reconsideration. Mr Wallis seoonded, and said he agreed with Mr Tilby. They would soon require a drop curtain when they might have to spend be- twwn B50 and £ 100. Apart from that there were many other things required in the Pavi- lion before it was completed, and they should all be dealt with together. He failed to sea the necessity of a balance—for that was all it was—at the back end of tho season. It would take a week at least to get it fixed, and it would certainly not be in use more than A. week this season. Mr Perks said the oniv r.fgunient re had heard in favour of the proposal was that it would tone down the sound. Speaking for himself, there was not enough sound at pre- sent., and he had asked others who agreed with him that there was not too much sound in the building. It had bsen pointed out, however, that there might be too much sound for tho conductor and band, but in the absence of t ,,her reasons, lie vote a,ainst the ro-, o commendations. Moreover, Mr De Jong had signified to the committee that morning his willingness to let the matter remain in abey- anoe this season. Mr Hill protested against *'the mismanage- ment, of tho whole thing," and suggested that the Council should engage society enbertainars and humorists. The Chairman pointed out that Mr Hill was not dealing with the matter before the Coun- cil (laughter). Mr HilK said he would vote aettinst the pro- po,:?all and was fortifiod *n 1)0 Q<)l I by Mr Do Jong d,,u-1aratl(>n Oat the, oo-u s i y 11 do withut otlrtain this %eacon, Mr i'rinigton did not tltinl. it would bo, ivise to spend money in too hurried a manner in view of the fact that so many other things were required for the Pavilion. The whole question should be carefully considered and dealt with during the winter. Mr T, D. Jones supported the recommenda- tion urging that the curtain was required both for acoustic and decorative purposes. Mr De Jong- and the artistes had said that something like this was required to go-t the best results. They would have to get a drop curtain as well as the one now proposed. Mr Ellis was very much surprised at the at- titude taken up by some gentlemen on the mat- ter. Mr Frim.st.on was very easily led or mis- led, he should say—(laughter)—and he (the speaker) was very sorry for him (.laughter). No gentleman in the profession would, however, 3ay that the ourtain was not necessary. Not only was it required for acoustic purposes, but the stage at present was too barn-Like and should be made more decorative and co-y. The curtain would make an additional charm to the Pavilion, which at present was one of the principal ornaments of the town. The bare- ness of the platform had b?on commanted upon by many people. There was a certain clique who said they would stop all further expendi- ture, but that was a policy which would not be pursued very long. Already applications had been made for the use of the Pavilion in the winter, and the proposal, if carried, would increaise the facilities for letting. Mr Clews said that both Mr Maxwell and Mr De Jong agreed that the curtain was a no- cessity from a musical point of view. The sound was too much for those sitting in the front. seats. He thought the curtain would be an improvement and would be a great con- venience. Mr Batho confessed that a woeK ago lie had been in favour of the ourtain, but Bad since altered his opinion, owing, among other things, to the lateness of the season. It would le at least a week, and probably a fortnight before the curtain was fixed, and it would be of no use this season. Mr Clews: You might not get it by noxt season if you do not order it now (laughter). Mr Batho said there was a lot of furniture required for the Pavilion, whidh ought to be gone into altogether. The present time was inopportune. Mr E. D. Evans took it that they ware all unanimous in the view that the curtain was really required, or that something should bJl done. The time was, however, inopportune, and they wanted a scheme to furnish the Pavilion altogether. Mr Frimston, in explaining his attitude, said they had made many mist-aicea, especially in connection with the Gardens, which they could have avoided had they taken a little mc re time to consider the matters in ouestion. Their best course was to wait and get the whole thing done properly. The Chairman said the curtain was not a matter of decoration, but a matter of nooes-i,y from the acoustic point of view, and it would prevent annoyanoe to the artistes. On a division, the recommendation was de- feated by B-5. Mr Tilby explained that they were not op- posed to i curtain, but objected to the matter being considered as urgent. They merely wished to defer it. AU the artistes had re- marked what a delightful place the Pavilion was for sound. Mr Frimston hoped they wera not going to experiment with bunting. Mr LI. B. Evans said this could not b3 done. Mr Tilby's amendment that the matter be deferred for further consideration by the Pavi- lion and Gardens Committee was carried by 8-5, the voting being:—For: Messrs Tilby, Perks, Frimston, E. Buckley Jones, E. D. Evans, Wallis, Hill, and Batho. Against: Messrs Taverner, T. D. Jones, Clews, Ll. B. Evans, and Ellis. PROLONGING Tlljr, SEASON. The Clerk reported that a meeting of the General Purposes Committee had been held that morning, when it was resolved to iecom- mend the Council not to adhere to its decision tiiat the band be reduced to 14 in number on September 13th. The committee recommended on the contrary that the Council should consist of twenty-one performers up to September 27, and .retain Mr De Jong as oonductor. Mr Clews moved that the matter be dealt with as a matter of urgency. Mr Tilby seconded, and tha motion was oar- ried unanimously. Mr Clews moved that the committee's re- commendation be adopted, and said the extra cost would not amount to more than £ 50. Mr Frimston seconded. Mr T. D. Jones said that financially there would be a loss of F,40, but the question was whether it would 1)9 a good advertisement for tho town. He did not think that they would attract larger audiences by the increased band. Mr Ellis thought it might bo worth their while to engago a society entertainer for the last fortnight. He considered that such an entertainment would take very woll. Mr Hill: Hear, hear (laughter). Mr Ellis proposed that they have a band of 14, and engage a society entertainer or two at a cost of not more than JE12 weekly. Mr Hill seconded, and thought it would b3 the very best thing for the Pavilion. Mr Buckley Jones also thought this would be a deoirabie thing, and that it would tend to extend the season. The Chairman said t.hey might j'ust as well close their seaix>D it they reduced the band to 14. Mr Tilby said all would like to keep a large band, and he hoped the time would arrive when they would be able to do that, but he oould see no reason why they should depart from their original resolution. The extra ex- pense must bo looked upon aa a. financial loss, because only people who contemplated coming to Rhyl would come, and the extra bandsmen would not attract more, owing chiefly to the fact that the children would have ail gone back to school by September 13th. If they wanted to spend J640 as an advertisement, they could do so in a more effective way by advertising in large centres. He hoped at the Council would not depart from the original arrange- ments. Up till now they had barely paid tiheir way, and for the next two or three weeks they must anticipate a financial loss. In other p pu- lar resorts, at the beginning and end of the season they engaged entertainers as the one thing to draw the people. A little novelty and a smaller band migiht attract some of the townspeople who were not busy. Mr Frimston hoped they would never intro- duce anything of the variety element whilst the band was there. It would be the thin end of the wedge whidh Mr Hill had been trying to drive into them during the whole season. Mr Hill protested that he had never advo- cated a variety entertainment. All he wanted was a little variation from high class concerts such as a Ihumorist or a society entertainer. Man People, we ro y vin,- to go into the Pavi- g(?d lion and have a latigh," and none more than some of the gentleman around him. The amendment was then put, the voting be- ing :-For: Messrs E. Buckley Jones, E. D. Evans, Wallis, Hill, and Ellis—5. Against: Messrs Taverner, T. D. Jones, Clews, "Batho, and Ll. B. Evans-5. The Chairman gave his oast.ing "bte against the amendment. Messrs Tilby and Frimston did not vote. frhe oommittee's recommendation that the hand consist of 21 from September 13th to September 27th was then put, the voting be- ing:-For: Messrs Taverner, Clewe, Frimston, Batho, U. B. Evans, and Ellis-6. Against: Messrs T. D. Jones, Tilby. E. Buckley Jones, E. D. Evans, Wallis, and Hill-6. The Chairman gave his casting vote for tho oomln,tt,e." 's reooliini?-ii,dat,'on, Mr Tilby: You have lost your oomedv now, Mr Ellis. Mr Ellis: You can have a tragedy if you like (laughter).

The ate Mr R. W. Edwards^ of C'amberwell, London, who left net persan-alty to the value of £ 94,035, bequeathed the residue of his property, estimated to produce £ 50,000, to form a Ro- bert William Edwards" tiuat, the income from vkih,-oh to L?o op is I)lied tolol-larity., On Monday a quarryman named John Roberts 34 -,oiri of aze. was killed at the Penyrorsedd '?lat --? ?),aarr?v. Nantlle V,-ale. H-o was &truck by ..1 w:ro rope, and fell thirty feet.

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GARDEN PARTIES AT BRYNGWENALLT. SIR HERBERT AND LADY ROBERTS' RECEP- TION OF LIBERAL FRIENDS. INTERESTING FUNCTIONS. (By Our Reporter.) Grs-neral satisfaction was felt at the reoent dis- tinction conferred upon the m-c-mlor for West Denbighshire, but at the time Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts found it impossible to acknow- ledge the many sinoere expressions of good feeling and gratification which found expres- sion on every hand. The happy idea, how- ever, presented itself of inviting the principal residents of Abergele and the district to gar- den parties at Bryngwenallt Hall. Advantage was at-io taken, in connection with these plea- sant functions which worn held on Friday and Saturday, of the opportunity of inviting the subscribers to the public wedding gift presented to Mrs Briggs, sister of Sir Herbert Roberts, to Bryngwenallt. Altogether invitations were extended to about 600 guests, and it might he stated that Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts were most liberal with their invitations, and for Friday's fune ion tho list of invitations included the members of the Icoal District Councils, Parish Councils, Boards of Gua.rdians. County Council, Fire Brigade, ministers of religion, bsllringers at SIR J. HERBERT ROBERTS, M.P. the Parish Church, the Abergele Male Voice Party, members of the Abergele Constitutional Club, Governors of the County School, mem- bers of the Cafe, subscribers to Mrs Briggs' testimonial on the occasion of her wedding, and the men who on Sir Herbert Roberts' return after being made a baronet drew his carriage from Pensarri Station to Bryngwenallt. The gathering was in every way a rep esen- tat ivo one, and among those present were many of Sir Herbert Roberts' political opponents. The gathering included Col. and Mrs M-jllor, the Vicar of Abergele and Mrs Jones, the Rev — (Jrifliths, Rev. Francis Jones, Mr and Miss Foulkes, Alderman Parry and Mrs Parry (Col- wyn Bay), Dr. Richardson Jones, Mr and Mrs E. A. Crabbo, Mr Evans (The Bank) and Mrs Evans, Mr E. B. Jones (Rhyl), Dr. Lloyd Ro- berts (Colvvyn Bay), Judge Taylor and Mrs Taylor, Mrs Captain Hannah and Miss Han- nah, Mr and Mrs Edwards (Sirior), Mr and Mrs Herring (Gwrych Cassiej, Mr and Mrs Inglis (Old Gwrych), Mrs Hughes, Mrs Wynne, Mr and Mrs Feathers tone, Mr and Mrs Wil- liams (Harp Hotel), Mr Hopkins (Hesksth Hotel), Mrs Jones (Bodor? ,;ii), Mr and Mrs Flet4c(lier, Mrs 13?-,dford, Mr and 4LNIrs E. 11. Millward, Mr and Mrs T. Millward, Mr Knight, Dr. and Mrs Wolsbenholme, Mr and Mrs Unsworth, Mr, and Mrs Jones (Canol Die), -Mr Humphreys Jones, Mrs and Miss Parker Da- vies (Rhyl), Mrs Thomas (Penybanc), Mr and Mrs Pieroe, Mr Judson, Mr W. P. Morris, etc. fPno secretarial arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr Robt. Roberts and Mr Grubb, while the following aoted as stewards: Mr J. R. Ellis, Mr Edwards, Mr Saunders Davies, and Mr J. Hughes. Mr Trevor Rob rts superintended the general arrangements for the comforts of the fue,ts, and Messrs Bol- lands of Chester took charge, with their usual ability, of the oatering. Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts received th-ir guests in the beautiful hall at Bryngwena It, and included in tho house party were:—Mast:rs John Trevor Roberts, Master David Stowell Roberts, and Master Mervin Roberts (sons), Mr Trevor Roberts and Mr Harry Roberts (brothers), Mrs Harry Roberts, Master Bobbie Roberts, Miss Roberts, Miss Ella Roberts ( is- ters). Miss Andrews, and Miss Brown. Upon their arrival, the guests were enter- tained to an excellent concert in the hall. Mr W. A. Roberts, A.R.C.O., Liverpool, gave se- lections on the grand organ, and Mr Harr; Roberts, Mr W. Vauglian, and the Aborpe'e Male Voioe Party (conducted by Mr Wm. Jones) also opntributed to the programme. Out- side on the lawn, wine re tea was served, the Llanddulai Prize Band discoursed a very fine selection of music. Tho whole of the gardens and grounds, together with the gardens at Tan- yrallt, were thrown open, and everything pos- sible was done to ensure the comfort of the guests, and a very pleasant day was spent. The weather was delightfully fine, and the clouds which at one tirie threatened to mar the scene, passed overhead without shedding their moisture on the pretty spectacle. SATURDAYS GARDEN PARTY. To the garden party held on Saturday invita- tions were issued to the members of all the Liberal Committees in each of the polling dis- tricts of West Denbighshire, together with oounty representatives. There was a very 1 irg assembly, and with due regard for the comfort of those who travelled a distance carriages met

"HUMORS OF HISTORY." CANTERBURY PILGRIMS AT THE TABARD," 14th CENTURY. The Tabard Inn, in Southwark, was the starting place for the yearly pilgrimages, to the shrine of Thomas a Becket at Canterbury. All softs and conditions of men journeyed in company—presumably for protection—but there is a strong suspicion that the pilgrims made the proceedings rather more jocular than devout. Chaucer's personally conducted party included, besides himself, a knight and his squire a reeve, a lawyer, a sailor, a princess,' two nuns, a doctor, a pardoner,; :a monk, 9. friar, a, summofler, a clerk of Oxenford a merchant' a franklin, a canon and a lady. from Bath—truly a mixed company. I

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LLANRWST DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. FETE AT CWYDR CASTLE. The large number of philanthropic ladies and gentlemen who form the Llanrwst District Nursing Association recently decided to inau- gurate a fete in aid of the funds and were kindly granted the use of the beautiful Gwydr Castle Grounds by Lord and Lady Carrington for the purpose. The secretary (Miss Leighton), as- sisted by Mr J. E. Jones, N. and S.W. Bank. and representative committees have for some months been preparing for the event, and it Was a matter for mutual congratulation that last Thursday, when the fete was held, was fine and only marred by one slight shower although » heavy rain prevailed within two miles of the Castle. The grounds where the fete was held was of' & most picturesque character. A close-cut lawn with 22 clipped yews running in parallel lines ^along its whole course formed a fine promenade, while in the centre a fountain threw jets of water high up into the air to fall in little cascades amongst water lilies and royal ferns. The stalls were erected under the shadows of the branches of the mighty trees which have braved the storms of centuries. One groat cedar Atlantica in particular is stated to be o"er 300 years old. Its branches cover a circle of 48 yards. A gigantic closely-cropped Irish yew is stated -to be over 500 years old and it covers 36 yards of ground. Another peculiar feature is a couple of golden yews grafted upon the ordinary green yew, while on the top of the Castle a silver birch grows from the very walls. The yucoaa with their silver bells, and now in full bloom, were greatly admired, while the immense white flowers of the magnolia grandiflora growing pn the gable end of the Castle looked like gigantle white water lilies. A brilliant blue clematia added colour to the collection. The officials of the fete were: Mr W J. Wil- liams, J.P., chal rman Mr E. Jones Owen, J.P., treasurer; Miss Lo'g?ton and Mr J. E. Jones r] e.. secreta S. The following forme4 the gentle. men's committeeRev John Morgan, Rev D. C. Davies, Rev J. Farr, Messrs H. J. W. Wat- ling, J.P., Ben. Hayes, F. A. Charlton, J. Wil- liams, E. Mills, J.P., A. Parry, J. D. Jones, C. T. Allard, T. LatimerJones, W. G. Owen, M. Wil. Iiams, G. Wynne, T Rogers Jones, and Smith Williams. Ladies' CommitteeMrs Morgan, Mrs Watling, Mrs James Owen, Mrs Thomas (Frondeg), Mrs Jones (Bull), Mrs W. J. Williams Miss Williams (Glanaber), Miss Roberts (Post Office), Mrs Rogers Jones, Mrs Roberts (Fron Erw), Mrs Parry-Williams (Preswylfa), Mrs A. I Parry, Miss Jenoo (Dulas), Mrs Rowlands (Grove House), and Mrs Dr Owen. OPENING CEREMONY. Lady Morrell McKenzie, who was introduced by Mr W. J. Williams, J.P., formally declared the fete open. Mr B. Hannen, who spoke on behalf of her ladyship, expressed her plowure at the o ppor. tunity to be present in order to aid such an excellent institution. She further wished to express her sinoere hope that the fete would more than realise the expectation of the com- mittee, and be the means of adding considerably to the funds of the Association (applause). On the motion of Dr Owen, seconded by Mr J. E. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was ao- corded her ladyship for her patronage and good wishes, and on the motion of Mr C. T. Allard, seconded by Mr T. Rogers Jones, a vote of thanks was accorded Lord and Lady Carrington for the use of the ground. The fete was under the patronage of Lord and Lady Carrington and the elite of the district. Amongst those present were: Lady Morrell McKenzie, Mr and Mrs B. Hannen, Mr and Mrs L. Hannen, Mr Stevenson, Mr Frods- harn, Mr Burrows, Mr Carey, Mr E. C. Hannen, Sir James and Lady Murray, Col. and Mrs Gee, Mr L. W. Jelf Pettit, J.P., Major and Mrs Priddle, J.P., Mr Lenthall and Miss Lenthall and party, Miss Kents Bell, Miss Havles, Miss Wright, and Misses Brittain. THE STALL HOLDERS. The stall holders were :-Tea Stall: Mn Morgan, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Rogers-Jones, Mrs Jones (The Bull), Mrs Parry Williams. Miss Williams (Glanaber), and Miss Leighton, assisted by Mrs Smith Williams, Mrs T. Evans, Mrs Wilson, Mrs E. P. Hughes, Mr G. Jones (George-street), Miss Thomas (Fron Deg), Misses Jennie and Gladys Williams (Station House), and Miss Leta Rogers Jones. Flower and Fruit Stall: Mrs Roberts (Fron Erw), Mrs Watling, Mrs James Owen, Mrs Owen, Mrs R. G. Owen (Greenwich House), assisted by Miss Hills, Miss Halhed, Miss Ed- wards, and Miss Morgan. Cakes and Sweets: Mrs W. J. Williams, Mrs A. Parry, and Mrs Rowlands, assisted by Miss Roberts (Grosvenor House), and Miss Roberta (Eagles Hotel). Tobacco and Post Onioe: Miss Roberts (Post Office) Miss Jones (Dulas), Miss Roberta (Council School), Mrs H. Williams, and Miss Jones (Beech Grove). Shooting Gallery: Messrs E. Jones-Owen, J.P., C. T Allard, and Norman Rogers Jones. Golf and Croquet Target: Messrs Smith Wil- liams and J. D. Jones. Aunt Sally: Messrs F. A. Charlton, H. J. W. Watling and E. Mills. Fishing Pond: Messrs T. Latimer Jones -Ai M. Williams. 1 Golf Clock; Dr Ow on, Messrs Ben Ha^es and A. Parry. It. is expected that the fund of the Association ibe. considerably augmented from the pro- ceeds, which amounted to about B31.

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This series of 100 pictures. entitled 1, Hniiiofs of Histo pictures, entitled "Humors of History," appearing weekly in this journal, is reproduced In colour'on plate paper, oloth bound, gilt 2/f nett, £ 2,000 having been spont in its production by the Morning Loader, London. Specimen Colored Plate oufl^plioatioa.. all trains at Pensarn station to convey the guests to and from Bryngwenallt, whet-Ø thy were welcomed by the host and hostess. The arrangements were in every way identi-c-al with those of Friday, and favoured with charming weather the guests speut. a very pleasant time. The musical programme in the hall was pro- vided by Mr Emlyn Davies and the gentlemen who assisted on the previous day. The visitors also had the opportunity of inspecting the very fine portraits of Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts' sons which Mr Spensor Watson painted this year, and which was exhibited at the Royal Academy. It is a very faithful likeness, and does the artist much credit. After tea an informal meet in- was held in the large marquee, where Alderman Wm. Grif- fi,h. of IJanfaartalhaiarn, senior "Vioe President of the Liberal Association, presided. Among thoso present in addition to the house party of Friday were Mr and Mrs Herbert Mr c wdym Parry had ohargi? of t-iie arrangements. The Chairman, in opening, said that most of those present were Welsh people, and he, there- fore, proposed to say a few worcis in the lan- guage of their own country Chear, hear). The attention which the Welsh language was reoeiv- ing in the schools of the Principality was a matter of much oonoern to the Welsh nation, and he was glad to think that such attention had been the means of giving the venacular its proper place in the every-day lite of the people (hear, hear). It gave him ttoe greatest possib'e pleasure to be present to congratulate Sir Her- bert—(cheers)—to congratulate him on the sig- nal honour bestowed on him try the King and country (applause). They one and all recog- nised the merits of Sir Herbert, his high char- acter, and the moral influence which he exer- oised in the high circles in which be turned. He was also delighted to congratulate Lady Roberts on the honour conferred on her hus- band (oheers). Lady Roberts took a deep inte- rest in the poor of the county, and, indeed, in .?,thin, appertaining to their -elfaxe, and ever- the other day the Denbighshire County Council recognised her value by electing her a member of an important committoo onarged with the administration of the Old Age Pension Act in the Abergele district. In conclusion, he once more wished Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts long life to enjoy tlhe high honour conferred upon them, and that it would stimulate them to greater work and usefulness in the future (cheers). At the call of the Chairman, three cheers were given for Sir Herbert and Lacy Roberts, and the call was heartily responded to. Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., said that the meeting was of a congratulatory character to Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts, but he did not think that an occasion of that kind should be allowed to pass without some reference to that remarkable man, the late Mr David Roberts, who served his day and generation as well as a Welshman of whom they had knowledge. Fortunately, he decided to poroo and reside in Wales, and for years they knew him at Tanyr- allt. His son followed in his footsteps, and was in Parliament for a period of 14 years, and left his impress on the statute book of the country by passing one of the best Acts of Parliament Wales had ever known (applause). Coming to his son, Sir Herbert Roberts, he had followed his father, and had been in Parlia- ment for more than 16 years (applause). So that for 30 years they had a continuous service of father and son, and it was a record that was seldom equalled (applause). It meant an amount of strenuous, patient, self-denying ser- vice, of which he imagined few present had any conception. And if he might say so in the presence of Sir Herbert Roberts, fow members of parliament had a higher conception of their duties than the father or the son (applause). Faithful to the interests of his constituents and the vital principles he believed in few members at St. Stephen's oould boast of a like record (applause). It was but natural that there was difficulty in his speaking of Sir Herbert Ro- berts as he would like to, and they knew the reason why. But he could speak from a de- tached point of view, and while they had sent Sir Herbert Roberts to Parliament it had been his function to keep an1 eye on him (laughter). The late Sir Wilfrid Lawson used to tell a story of a boy. who. when asked in his catechism his duty toward his neighbour, replied that it was ''keeping an on him" (laughter). It was not only in Parjiament that he had kept his eye on Sir Herbert Roberts, but he had travelled with him around the world, keeping an eye on him. It was only natural with one who had sprung from such ancestors, and who had given such a heritage of public work as fell to his lot, and who had given so many yxars to public work that there should be ac- corded him that reoognition which in this country was regarded as that bestowed by the sovereign, and recognised by the country let Work done (applause). Ho would like to say just a few words respecting the part Sir Her- bert Roberts had taken in the framing of the Licensing Bill. He had worked hard, and to him was due the credit for uniting the Liberal Party on that Bill (applause). Mr Crompton, Colwyn Bay, said that they were delighted that the King had conferred such a high honour on so worthy a representa- tive as Str Herbert Roberts, who had long been 'ni,od by that oc)mtltuea-ey- as the xight roco. type of man w represent them in the House of Commons. It had long been whispered that their membar was to be raised to a higher posi- tion, and it was said that he would go even a step higher—to a higher house—but when he heard it he said he was sure that their member would not desert them. He was afraid that someone might feal inclined to have pulled his oars had lie. gone to the higher house, as they were oertainly not tired of him. They were pleased that the King had ratified the confid- ence they had placed in Sir Herbert Roberts, and they trusted that he would long be spared to represent them (applaioe). It was said that he was to be opposed at the next election, and he was sure that they would not turn round and say to the King that he had honoured one who had last their confidence, as they would certainly return him and so ratify the King's choice and recognition (applause). While they did not want to make that too much of a poli- tical meeting they were met. that day as Libe- rals, and they were delighted that their mem- ber had been honoured. Sir Herbert Robert3 was the right man and he had worked very hard, and they should remember that when they asked him to open bazaars and to be for ever appealed to for subscriptions. It was quite sufficient that a man should give his servio e to the country, instead of devoting his time to building up a big business. They were de- I lighted that Sir Herbert. Roberts was following in the footsteps of his ancestors, and he could rest assured that he would be returned again (applause). The Chairman then referred to the Chapels Leasehold Enfranchisement Bill, and to the support Sir Herbert Roberts gave it, adding that the Denbighshire County Council had set its seal on tho Betbe.di resolution. T-ey hoped the Bill would soon be passed. The Rev. Cynwyd Williams, Llanrwst, said that the original meaning of the term "baro- net" waa "a man," and Sir Herbert RobrL,3 was a man in every sen of the word. Daring the 17 years he had rep resented them in Par- ''4D liament he had pro%ol him; If a man, and lie was filling the position in a manner that it would be difficult for any one to follow him. Not only did he r p e- sent that constituency, but he represented the sentiments and aspirations of the Welsh nation. He oonpratulrU-M Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts on the high honour deservedly conferred on them (applause). Mr Ellis Jone?, Cerrigydruidion, and Alder- man Bennett Jones al-e spoke, Ih,) latter thanV insc Herbert and Lady Roberts for their kind hospitality. On Sir Herbert Roberts rising, he was greet- ed with cheers, and tho singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow." He said that on such an occasion he could not find words to adequately expr-& what he f4,!t. H-? extr.(" .n 'ly c ftil to thc--ii for t?,- lcirxl. expre?ssion? and g,od wi*-hes they 'had given voice to towards his wife and familv and 'himself. It afforded Lady Ro- berts and himself the sr^aiest idaasure t, wel- come them to Bryngwena!it, and he trusted that they would .Il rn home with happy rrcoMe?- tions of tihat day. Manv kind reforenr^es had br>en made to what had recently occurred in their public life, and he wished to t>>»nk n.H friends from the bottom of his heart for the good wishes they had expressed'. He need on! v say that it had sriven them the ere a test satis- faction to know that what had taken place had given nleasure to countless friends in all parts of Walea (applause). He trusted that they would be able through that recognition to iii the future tread the- same path of fiorvice, and to be of the same service, in the future as' they had in the past, and to serve the great cans-1 to which they were so deeply attached. In Walm Iliberalism stood for a great deal. The next election would decide many great issues, and he wished to impress on tl-ose before him ore faet,_ namely, that Wales at the next elee'ion required more than evor to return an united band, as the future of the country largely de- pended on it. He thanked those present for accepting their invitation to Brvngwenallt that day, and he would metre Particularly thank those who had travelled (Treat dis- tances to be present. It was a saerifice on tb,-i- part, o^peaiallv at this season of the rear. He five all a most hearty and warm welcome to ryngwenallt. Lady Roberts (who was also received with cheers) thanked the company in vVebJh for their kind words. Mr Ellis Jones Griffith, M.P., arrived at BryngwenalTt shortly aft-cv the ckae of ] meeting.