The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Blaenau Festiniog. Miners' Wages at Festiniog.-The Quarrymen's Joint Committee, consisting of delegates from the five principal quarries at Blaenau Festiniog, de- cided recently to apply for an advance of 5 per cent in their wages. The members of the Committee from the Oakeley Quarry, the largest in the district, waited upon Mr J. G. Ashmore to lay the matter before him. Mr Ashmore expressed his willingness to listen to any representation from the men. He explained the condition of the slate market, and stated his regret that it would not at present permit of an advance. The company would be most happy to meet them with an advance when the market allowed them.

Colwyn Bay. The Improvement Bill.-In the House of Com- mons, on Wednesday last, the Colwyn Bay and Colwyn Urban District Council Bill was read a third time. Special to Users of Phonographs.—To make room for new stock of up-to-date and latest quality records, Messrs Greenfield are clearing out their present stock of Edison and Columbia records at is 6d each. First comers will have best choice.— Greenfield's Stores, Colwyn Bay. 4467 Successor to Dr Cynhafal Jones. At the church meeting held at Engedi on Sunday evening last, when the two gentlemen elected by the monthly meeting to visit the church, the Rev W. Foulkes, Colwyn, and Mr J. Berth Jones were present, it was unanimously decided to offer the pastorate of the church to the Rev Robert Roberts, Llandudno. MRS. FOULKES and'family wish to thank their numerous friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement, also for their beautiful floral tributes.- r-orris Hill, Park-road, Colwyn Bay, May 28th, 1902. 4545 Pier Pavilion Licence.—A special session was held on Friday by the Colwyn Bay magistiates for the purpose of hearing an application by Mr O. F. Lalande, manager of the Pier and Pavilion, for a renewal of the music and dancing licence for the pavilion and a re-granting of thejtheatrical licence for the same building. Mr T. G. Osborn presided, and, there being no opposition, both applications were granted, Messrs G. Bevan and T. O. Jones being re-accepted as sureties for the due perform- ance of the conditions attached to the licences. Saturday Evening Concert.—A large audience enjoyed the charming instrumental and vocal music rendered at the Saturday evening Pavilion concert. Mr Webster Miller was at his best in two little Irish songs by Hermann Lohr, "To my first love and You'd better ask me," and Mi=s Violet Ludlow, the charming soprano, was delightful in another song by the same composer. An enthusi- astic encore was accorded to each, and both artistes genially responded with another song Mr Millar also gave a magnificent rendering of Baife's Come into the garden, Maud." It was a magni- ficent treat to listen to the violin solo given by Mons. H. Verbrugghen, and the audience's appre- ciation of the masterly playing was evident. Miss Violet Ludlow sang" Pack clouds away" (Macfarren), was delightful, and the violin obligato, by Mr W. Gezink added greatly to the charm of this particular item. The orchestra, under the able leadership of Mons. Verbrugghen, played a grand selection of musical works, including TrovaWe," by Verdi. DRINK BARBER AND CO.'S CELE- BRATED TEA, is 8d per lb. Three pounds sent free by parcel post on receipt of P.O. for 5s. BARBER AND CO. (estahlished over a century), 67A, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL, and Branches. 4534 Llysfaen Water Supply.—An arbitration inquiry recently took place at Chester in reference to the claim of Colwyn Bay Council for a rental from the parish of Llysfaen for the use of their water main. Llysfaen is a contributory district to the Cowlyd Board, but under a former arbitration the Board was tied down to the construction of mains only to the boundary of the Colwyn Bay district, and the Colwyn Bay Council was required to bear the cost of extending the pipe line through their area. Llysfaen receives its supply through this pipe, and Colwyn Bay demands a rental. The arbitrators were Mr S. Moss, M.P. for the Urban Council, and Mr T. B. Farrington for the Conway Rural Council which is the local authority of Llysfaen. Mr F. Marshall, K.C., was the umpire, and he has just given his award, in which he finds that during 1899 and 51900 ¡,the water was conveyed to Llysfaen through the Colwyn Bay main, and that, if the Colwyn Council is entitled to charge for this use of their pipe, the amount should be £ 40 per annum. He leaves the High Court to decide whether the Colwyn Bay Council is entitled to make the charge or not. The New Pierrots.—On Monday evening at the Public Hall, the new Pierrots opened their season in Colwyn Bay with a special concert. Consider- ing the excitement which prevailed in town, owing to the celebration of peace, and the numerous other attractions, the audience was a remarkably good one. A capital programme was gone through, and each performer showed a considerable degree of talent. The chief attraction was undoubtedly the imperial bioscope, showing a hundred grand selections from first-class animated pictures. The musical items were greeted with loud applause and encores were frequent The following is a list of the items Selecdon from Popular Successes," Pierrot Newman the Mysterious Parker, in his lightning changes and transformations humorous song, Pierrot Elton Welsh ballad, Pierrette Williams quaint songs and stories, Pierot Leslie mimicry, Pierrot St John ;the male soprano, Pierrot Willison comic interlude, the Pierrots selection, Pierrot Newman Keep smiling," Pierrot Leslie novelty act Prima donna and tramp," Pierrot and Pierrette; "Mirth and music," Pierrot St John.

Connah's Quay. Death of a well-known Dee Shipbuilder.—The death took place at Connah's Quay on Wednesday, at the advanced age of 88 years, of Mr James Baird, head of the well-known shipbuilding firm of Ferguson and Baird, of that port. Deceased was a Scotchman, and started shipbuilding on the river Dee so long ago as 1840. He Jbuilt most of the vessels using the river, and was a large owner of shipping. He leaves a large family, and between 70 and 80 descendants. He belonged to the Methodist New Connexion body.

Conway. Outing.—The employees of the Salford Gasworks will pay the old town a visit on Saturday. Peace.—At every public meeting held here this week so far the glad tidings of peace has been referred to in welcome strains. Church News.—The Vicar (Rev J. P. Lewis) has just returned from his Italian sojourn, and looks all the better lor his holiday. The newly-appointed Rector of Llangelinin (Rev W. Owen) officiated in Mr Lewis's absence on Sunday. At the Congre- gational Church, the Rev Prof. Davies, Bangor, delivered stirring sermons morning and evening. Concert.—A very successful concert was held at the Oxford Hall on Tuesday evening, the proceeds being given to Ed. Jones, of Penmaenwawrisaf- terrace, in view of his having been invalided for the past thirteen months. Amongst the artistes who kindly took part were:—Mrs J. C. Clarke, Miss J. E. McClement, Miss Edith Evans (Hendre), Mr Kingston Jones, Mr H. J. Jones (Llanfairfechan), Mr T. Hughes (Llanfairfechan), Mr R. Parry (violinist), and the Penmaenmawr Male Voice Choir, under the able leadership of Mr H. C. Tones. It is to be hoped that a satisfactory sum will be handed over to the unfortunate object of the concert. Back from the Front.—Private Willie Davies returned from South Africa on Saturday. No band met him at the railway station—the E were un- fortunately engaged in learning, on Conway mountain, the game which he has been seriously engaged in—but the public welcome which he secured lacked nothing in its enthusiasm nor its unanimity. His train was awaited by a huge crowd, and when he departed from the station he was forthwith hoisted shoulder high, and carried through High-street to his home, opposite the Free Library entrance, whose vicinity was gaily be- decked with flags and streamers in honour of the event. It appears that during the past eighteen months Private Davies has been primarily engaged in that most tiresome of duties-blockhouse guard- ing. He looks well, and his return is heartily welcomed.

Cwm. Wedding of Mr. John Anwyl.—At Dyserth Parish Church last week, a marriage was solemnized between Mr John Anwyl, Bodelwyddan, a game- keeper on the estate of Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart., and son of Mr Thos. Anwyl,Vale View, Cwm, and Miss Mary Ann Williams, daughter of Mrs Williams, Oclir-y-foel. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rector, the Rev J. Owen. The bride was dressed in pale blue, trimmed with cream silk and her three bridesmaids, Miss Elizabeth Wil- liams, Miss Anwyl, and Miss Parry, St. Asaph, wore brown. Mr Jones, Wrexham, officiated as best man. There was a large number of relatives and well-wishers present at the church, and at the wedding breakfast. The presents were very numerous and pretty.

Holywell. Milk Adulteration.—At the Holywell monthly sessions, Thomas Jones, Shop Goch, Mostyn, was sued by Superintendent Jones, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, for selling milk which the analyst (Mr Lowe) certified to contain 9 per cent. of added water. The defendant, who did not appear, was fined £ 1 and costs. Funeral of a Flintshire Police Officer.—The funeral took place at Holywell on Wednesday of Police-constable William Thomas, a member of the Flintshire Constabulary, who died from pneumonia last Sunday, at the early age of 34 years, leaving a widow and six young children. The funeral was largely attended by the townspeople, and a number of the members of the Urban Council, including the chairman (Mr T. A. Lambert, J.P.). In front of the hearse marched in procession upwards of 30 members of the county police, including the chief constable (Major Webber) and Superintendents Ivor Davies and Jones. Factory Act Prosecutions.—At the Holywell monthly sessions the Mostyn and Darwen Iron- works Company, Mostvn, were sued by Mr Hilditch, Inspector of Factories and Workshops, for an offence against fhe Factory Act of 1901, in failing to furnish by March 31 a return as to the vV' number of persons employed. Mr Barratt appeared for the Company, and stated it was an oversight on their part. The Bench fined the Company 20S. and costs, the Chairman (Mr S. Davies) remarking that large companies like this ought not to give the Government unnecessary trouble. The Welsh Flannel Manufacturing Company, Holywell, were also fined 20S. and costs for a like offence. Presbyterian Psalmody Festival.—The annual festival of the choirs of the English 'Presbyterian Churches in the Flintshire district was held on Wednesday at the City-road Church, when there were present choirs from Flint, Buckley, Mold, Connah's Quay, Chester, Ewice Green, &c. The chairman was Mr William Evans, J.P., Liverpool the conductor, Mr Daniel Evans, Mus. Bac.; and the organist, Mr J. T. Prince, Connah's Quay. A large number of hymn tunes and anthems were rendered. Among those who took part in the pro- ceedings were the Revs John Roberts, Chester; David Edwards, Flint (secretary of the Lancashire and Cheshire Presbytery); Richard Jones, Mancott, and others. The object of the festivals is to im- prove the choral singing in the various churches.

Llandudno. Generous Offer.—It is understood that Lord Mostyn, the chairman of the LIandudno Urban District Council, has received a letter from a local gentleman, who, however, desires that his name should not be disclosed, offering to the Council debenture stock of the value of £ 6,000 as a Corona- tion commemoration gift, provided the money is devoted to the provision of a free library to be taken over and managed by the Council. Queen Victoria Memorial.-A handsome tablet to the memory of Queen Victoria, promised to the town by Miss Louisa Roberts, late of Wave Crest, has been erected in the entrance-hall of the town hall. It is of brass, and its appearance is a very handsome one. The inscription upon it is as follows:—"Victoria Regina. r837-190I. To the undying memory of Victoria, the good Queen, and in commemoration of her glorious reign of 63 years on the throne of these realms and in the hearts and affections of her subjects. She wrought her people lasting good.' The good she did lives after her.' Ar y ddaear coron aur, Yn y nef coron gogoniant.' This tablet was erected May 24th, 1902, by S. Louisa Roberts." School Board.—The Llandudno School Board on Wednesday night, Mr W. Bevan presiding, dis- cussed a proposal to erect in the playground of the Lloyd-street school a gymnasium or covered play- ground for physical exercises. A plan drawn by Mr Arthur Hewitt was submitted by the Visiting Committee, but it was referred back for certain modifications. Mr D. A. Rhys resigned his post as assistant master in the boys' department, and Mr Griffith Jones, of the Harlech Board School, was appointed assistant master in this department. A circular letter from Mr A. W. Holden, hon. secre- tary of the Federation of School Boards, enclosing a copy of the manifesto issued by the Federation at the recent meeting at Llandrindod Wells, was read, and on the motion of Mr Spinther Jones it was endorsed by the meeting, Mr E. E. Bone abstaining from voting. Coronation Celebrations.—The Urban District Council of Llandudno has voted £ 150 out of the rates for the purposes of the Coronation celebra- tions, and a meeting of the General Committee, appointed by a public meeting to carry out the arrangements, was held on Thursday night, Mr Robert Roberts presiding. The proposals of a number of sub-committees were presented, and the details of the festivities were provisionally agreed upon. The reply of the Urban Council to the re- quest ot the General Committee that the Free Libraries Acts should be adopted was read. It was to the effect that the Council declined to adopt the Act, and suggested instead that a King's scholar- ship for Llandudno County School students at the Bangor Univei sity College should be established as a permanent memorial of the Coronation. Mr Eyton, however, called attention to the fact that this proposal had already been considered and re- jected by the Committee, hence it was out of order. In the end the meeting almost unanimously refused to accept the proposal of the Council that a scholar- ship fund should be raised. The Chairman and Mr Bellis gave some hints to the effect that a friend of the town contemplated some generous gift which would enablea free library to be opened and maintained with a penny rate.

Llandudno Junction. The Methodist Twentieth Century Ftind.-A meeting of the representatives of the Vale of Con- way Monthly Meeting was held at the Methodist y I Church on Friday afternoon to meet the Executive Committee of the Calvinistic Methodist Twentieth Century Fund for the purpose of organising a re- newed effort to complete the fund. As is generally known, the Methodists of North Wales have been set to collect some £ 60,000 out of rioo,ooo to be provided by the whole of Wales. Of the former sum £ 49,500 have been promised, and f,33,000 odd have been paid. The Executive are composed of the Rev Griffith Ellis, M.A., Bootle; Rev Evan Jones, Carnarvon; Rev John Owen, Mold; Rev E. J. Jones, Carnarvon (secretary); Mr Peter Roberts. J.P,, St. Asaph; Mr William Thomas, J.P., Liver- pool (general treasurer); and Dr Hughes, J.P., Bangor. All attended the meeting with the ex- ception of the latter three gentlemen. There was a fairly good muster of representatives from the several churches, and the Rev' Griffith Ellis pre- sided. The report of the work in general was considered favourable. It may be remarked that the Executive intend paying a visit to most of the local centres with the exception of the Valley of the Clwyd. The report from the churches in the latter district is considered sufficiently satisfactory without any other special effort. In the Conway Valley on the other hand there is a sum of £ 780 still to be collected.

Penmaenmawr. C.E.Z.M.S. Movement.—A meeting was held at the Oxford Hall on Monday afternoon in connec- tion with the Church of England Zenana Mission- ary Society. There was a satisfactory attendance, Mr E. B. Proctor being in the chair. Mr Proctor was accompanied on the platform by the Rev Mr Consterdine, of Alderley Edge,.and Miss F. Sharp, of St Catherine's Hospital, Amritzar, India. At the opening of the meeting the chairman asked the assembly to join in singing the Doxology and Hobson's Coronation Hymn," as an expression of their joy at the receipt of the good news of peace from South Africa. The request was heartily acceded to. Now the war was over it was necessary that they should spread peace amongst others. To their fellowmen they ought to try to bring the peace which earth could not give, and they could help to do that by encouraging such means as that before them that afternoon. The chairman then went on to urge the claims of fhe society. The work done through that channel was, he said, invaluable. In conclusion Mr Proctor appealed for local support to the society, and said that now they had the great blessings of peace restored to them he hoped the good tidings would have the effect of opening their hearts and purses also. Mrs F. Sharp, the delegate from Amritzar, addressed the meeting at some length. She produced facts and figures proving the extent of the society's work and its general increase. A glib, natural speaker, Mrs Sharp succeeded in ØI8IV'I1'7I rivetting the attention of the hearers for about forty-five minutes, and her narratives of personal experiences were interesting and effective to a degree. The work of the society did not, she said, consist of medical help only, but the results of their teachings had proved singularly successful in reforming the religious convictions of the people. Services were conducted in the hospitals daily, and a large number of patients and others had been baptised through the influence of life under the lady doctors' supervision. Moreover, a grand work was being done by visiting patients in their own homes. The medical mission appealed to all if only for the sake of common humanity. While earnestly thanking the energetic local committee, of which Miss Bate was a hardworking and con- scientious hon. secretary, she again appealed for a continuance of their help. A choir of ladies sang a number of hymns during the afternoon, whilst Miss Proctor sang a sacred solo very effectively. Miss Haughton accompanied. A vote of thanks to Miss Sharp for her address, accorded on the motion of the Rev Mr Consterdine brought the meeting to a close. Co

Rhyl. Licensing Meeting.—The annual licensing meet- ing of the Rhyl Urban District Council was held in the Town Hall, Rhyl, on Monday, Mr Councillor Tilby presiding. AH the licenses to stage coaches, hackney carriages, &c., were renewed 011 condition that they did not leave the stands and ply up and down the streets for hire on Sunday. Each appli- cant promised to rigidly obey the injunctions of the Council. Child Suffocated.-Oii Saturday, the Flintshire Coroner held an inquest at Rhyl on the body of the seven-weeks' old child of a domestic servant, who had died while in the care of a person who had undertaken to rear it for 4s. per week. The evi- dence was to the effect that the child was well looked after and properly nourished, but was suffocated while in bed. The Coroner said that everything pointed to the child being well cared for, but whether it was overlaid or not could not be ascertained. A verdict of Death by accidental suffocation was returned. Feast of Corpus Christi.Oi-i Thursday, in the presence ot a large gathering of Catholics and non- Catholics, the feast of Corpus Christi was celebra- ted in the grounds of St. Mary's High School, Bryntirion, Rhyl, where a number of the Sisters of St. Mary reside. A procession was formed at the school, and after passing through the grounds, which were beautifully decorated with garlands, flags, banners, &c., the celebrants proceeded to the lawn, where an altar had been erected, and here the Rev Father Williams, St. Beuno's College, St. Asaph, delivered an appropriate address. The procession was afterwards reformed and returned to the school, which was then thrown open to visitors. A noteworthy feature of the decoration was the great display of Coronation colours, and at every turning there was displayed the motto, Long 21 live the King." A Gallant Rescue and its Reward—The Royal Humane Society has awarded the bronze medal and vote of thanks engrossed on vellum to Robert Walter Williams, a pupil teacher at the National Schools, Rhyl, for his gallant attempt to rescue two men from drowning off Rhyl pier in April. The men were engaged repairing the pier when the stage on which they were working gave way, and they fell into the sea. The tide was ebbing fast, and they were carried out to sea on a plank, to which they clung. Hearing of the accident, Williams left school and ran to the beach, and, finding that no boat had reached the men, he stripped, in bitterly cold weather, and swam out a great distance to the men. He supported one until a boat arrived. One of the men is still in the in- firmary from the effects of the accident. Williams, who is a young fellow not yet out of his apprentice- ship, has already been publicly presented with a watch and cigarette case, and now he receives the Society's medal and thanks. The New Palace Hotei.ric opening of this hotel is a fitting consummation to the extension of the West Promenade, which the District Council have been able to carry out with the assistance of the landowners at this end of the town. The building has been designed by Messrs Booth, Chadwick, and Porter, architects, of Manchester and Colwyn Bay. From a careful inspection of the building throughout it is obvious that no expense has been spared either in building operations, furnishing, decorations, or appointments in order to render the whole thoroughly deserving of sup- port. It will, undoubtedly add to the attractions of the town, and be the means of inducing many people to pay a visit to Rhyl, who have not hitherto given it their patronage. The principal entrance is approached by a flight of stairs from the West Parade, with terra-cotta balcony and ballustrading, and after passing through the vestibule a spacious hall or lounge is reached, which provides access to the principal entertaining rooms, viz., the coffee- room, smoke-room, and billiard-room. The- floor of the hail is laid with a mosaic tiling, pleasant in tone and texture to walk upon, and the ceiling is of a highly decorative character, illuminated in the evening with electroliers. All the entertaining rooms on the ground floor are handsomely decora- ted, and the drawing-room, situate on the first floor, has a most delightful appearance with its hand- some ceiling and frieze and general decorations,

Ruthin. Fair.—The monthly fair was held on Tuesday The fine weather brought a large number of sellers and buyers into town,, and business in all its branches was very brisk. The prices for fowl were from 4s. to 4s. 6d. a couple; eggs, 15 and 16 for is.; butter, 9d. and iod. per lb. Festival Rehearsal.-On Thursday evening a large number of persons connected with the CalvinisticjMethodist cause in Ruthin, Denbigh, and surrounding districts, gathered together at the Tabernacle Chapel for the purpose of rehearsing preparatory to the singing festival to be held at Denbigh this month. Mr R. Harris Jones, Ruthin, conducted the singing for the evening. Mr J. W. Lumby and Rev E. J. Williams spoke during the evening. From the Front.—On Saturday last five Ruthin men, belonging to the Second Service Company, who went to South Africa in February last year, returned home. They were met at the station by the Ruthin Company of Volunteers, and as they alighted from the train the men were lustily cheered by a large crowd. The Volunteers paraded the town, accompanied by the service company. The men looked very well. A public reception will be given at a later date. Presentation to a Schoolmaster.—A presentation was made on Wednesday last to Mr Hugh Williams, who has been headmaster of the Ruthin Board School for the past 30 years, but who has now re- signed to take up an appointment as head teacher in one of the Concentration Camps in South Africa, for which place he sailed on Saturday last from Southampton. The presentation took the form of ol' a purse containing £ 24 6s. 9d. from teachers, general public, and the scholars, and was made in the presence of the teachers and children. Wedding.—A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized at St. Peter's Church early on Sunday morning last, when Miss Nellie Lloyd, daughter of the late Mr Robert Lloyd, headmaster of the National School, and of Mrs Lloyd, Park-road, to Mr Edwat d Brocklehurst, son of Mr and Mrs W. T. Brockle- hurst, of St. Peter's-square. The Rev E. Evans, curate, officiated. The bride was given away by the k t street, f her brother, Mr W. yd, r of bridesmaid being Miss Gwladys Lloy 'bef0 the bride, and Mr George Brocklehurs the bridegroom, acted as best 1-nati. For the Ruthin Schoolmaster for South AfrlthiJ1 bav past thirty years the board schools at. Mr 1M. been under the able mastership at n advavc Williams, B.A., and the schools have D tn ing in merit year after year as evi1den ^jgbc reports of his Majesty's inspectors, an \ViH'aII1j possible grants have been earned. has now tendered his resignation to f jn on because of his appointment as head ijj of the concentration camps in 0n Satu whither he will embark at Southainpt? appf day. That such services have been jn R# ciated was evidenced at the board s(^a°, \v!'0 ,a. on Wednesday, when Mr Ezra Bobei been clerk to the Board since its *°rr?a„ribersi vVn(l. to Mr Williams, on behalf ot the sU ? aChefs %c included members of the Board, nel-alP n- scholars, and a large number of the ge atne eve a purse containing £ 24 6s. 9i <*> £ ing Mr Williams was also the ieciP' d sto« Tabernacle Chapel of a set of gold 'in v n £ ian'a. from his musical friends; and a gold P I the Sunday School teachers, he hav & teacher for 25 years.. •, inn°unf?f Death of P.C. Jones. —The deatn 1 B of P.C. William Jones, who had been s |aCe° Llanfair for the last 12 years, which fu°er n' Friday last, at the age of 48 years. n[3ce which was of a public character, ^gupt, J°° n| Monday. There were also present: sei'»e' Denbigh Inspector Roberts, Aberge Woollam, &c. The Revs Basil (/r;.ive5' s Walter Jones officiated at the house an^ » vv's,ji Wreaths were numerous. 11 fo thall, nt through the medium of the pi()I)eet', ve[ve who have been so kind to her in her be-ea of tbc w and desires to acknowledge the '.e jg. numerous letters from sympathetic u'c ^crfi Board Sehool Headmastership- j Ste sixty-one applicants for the post ot I5 Board School, rendered vacant ttirouS ge]ec nation of Mr Hugh Williams. The tin- vvill be made 011 Friday. rVAl^^st Obituary.—The remains of Mr Heruy late of Oxford, and father of Mrs 1 j^'g^et^ Peter's-square, were interred in the Saturday. The Rev E. Evans 0f New School Attendance Officer-" Ujias applicants, Mr Evan Jones, Llanfwr°&'ulljer appointed school attendance officer 011ths, Ruthin School Board for a period of I-

St. Asaph. beiiJwf Peace Re(oicings at St. Asaph- -"T r, were announced' by the ringing of 'bells and the hoisting of the flag °n This was followed iby an abundance sg in from the windows of almost every eIn.ble .3, city. When the school children asg^e-oJi, the National Schools they were at 01 oCessl^ holiday, and quickly forming a' headed by their recently-formed y* teaC!lef drum band, and1 accompanied by J- ners, and plentifully supplied with b'aI paraded the streets playing, singi11^' eyjHo inig to their 'hearts content, and -oo p joyful news to the deafest ears. (Cjier tbe Cup* the local volunteers were paraded uo j 5 rnand of Sergeant Lloyd, and1 were cartri"° plied with ten rounds of blank tlQ0$^ They fired a "feu de joie," the King" between the rounds, a11^ The rejoicings were kept up to a £ attie thanksgiving1 service was held at 4 on Thursday morning at eleven. suitable anthems, hymns, and pray1 0 and sung. on S Death of an Old Inhabitant.—0niy 3 ■morning last, at the age of 71, afte 0f'tfre.9te hours' illness, Miss Louis, daughter Mark L. Louis, St. Asaph, and siste ijCjtof J Marcus Louis, the well known side^c Ruthin, died at 'the Post Office, the her niece. She, had not been in f0!jroMf health for some time past, but P" Oil sattl ■usual household duties 'until late 0 ^ti1 night without any apparent sign tha p- already overshadowed her. ^°U'th Pa55' however, she was suddenly seized w\^ed, P^ of the brain', from which she never r» ing quietly away at 1.30 a.m. tcoJfie deeply shocked, and is naturally fgrief at the loss of one who whole life has acted 'the part of a 1° °0n J. 0{ She was buried at St..Asaph c'e, eter day. The funeral was attended COofsl old tradesmen and neighbours. alltiful J ing covered by a number of b'ea tributes from sympathising friends.

Trefrhv. ^ei Death of Mri Robert Jones IPenbrytl -oll resl go took place, on Saturday, of the above fajtbftlftJncc it the age of 80 years. He had '°ee fbe rjj, tenderly nursed by his only daughter took place on Wednesday at the Pal Children's Festival,—Yesterday P musical festival, under the auspICes I pistr and Trefriw United Sunday t^nt, eluding Roewen, Ty'nygroes, ^jnt, djl^j gwain, Trefriw, Lianrhychwyih Carmei, Scotland-street and Zion (LI Pwll Te.t fvn, and Tanycelyn, was he p Chapel, Trefriw, when about 3 °{ assembled under the conducfots ,-ep Ffestin Jones, of Blaemu Festiniog- appear in our next issue. yu\e qo^0' The Coronation Festivities.—The ^[e {W making good efforts to worthily ceJ 1]eCted -ce$$ nation, and a good sum has been co j{[i1 t purpose. The routine will c°s1 st efri^ cfe fork tea to all the inhabitants ot Vill, rcbe lower portion of Llanrhychwyn. :ufnph:1vVjll, e be profusely decorated, and three sSiof> \.e will span the streets. A large Pr° '3nd I d formed, including mounted men, iIaccdvil¡ Jlî vehicles of the village have beei .fg r t disposal of the Committee. fliers'1!1! the Children's Choir under the >e ,er tu'LU W. Owen, the Male Voice Choir, unu cboi <n> ship of Mr T. R. Williams, and a no'vil|i»tn gf the conductorship of Mr Edward }jefc 1 0 Glan Geirionydd Friendly S?L'ie, js'0 j°'!> tf] p families, and general public will le"Lntefl afternoon sports will be held in a 1 j^lic c pt^0t Rev John Gower, and at night a h ment will be held in the Town did pf has generously promised 288 vl sotll6.</i^ rare design for all the children 0 lower portion of Llanrhychwvn, a vi the officials of the demonstration- be illuminated at night. J cC' anceot

Chester's Happy Valley. an 3pPe* 0pg/ Summer weather having put [Tlo's r0f Chester this week, Mr Jack jjeJices Pierrots have attracted good ar fate jflC*1 s), entertainments, consisting of UP' .S vV'ee the Little Roodee. The troupe■ <. (c&,u^ Rolando Martin and G. W. ^^yrg^JL f Lewis Leslie (humorist), Cliffor'c Miss Amy Randolph has re-app_ this week and the songs ren ^reatl)' usual dainty inimitable style are .je p Mr Arthur W. Parry the ^a^jjc«ce' become quite popular with the a •