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Of TIPYN ø BOB PBTH." I

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Of TIPYN ø BOB PBTH." I [WJS DO NOT NECESSABILY SHAKE IHB OPINIONS BXPEESSBD BY WB:TEB5 IN THIS POL-UMN-3 I Diseoverad. ] The ubiquitous London interviewer has not taken long to discover Lord Clwyd as a poss- ible source of copy." On Tuesday his lord- ship talked with a pressman at the House of Lords, regarding the desirability of changing, in the interests of Colwyn Bay and other coast towns, where holiday-makers resort, the date of the peace celebrations from August to some, time more convenient for the business ar- rangements of these places. His lordship stated, and one imagines he correctly yoiees sentiment in the localities on the matter, that, as it will be impossible to interfere with na- tional arrangements already made, doubtless the inhabitants will show public spirit, and heartily co-operate with the rest of the coun- try. A point, however, that strikes the local reader, is why the wishes of the coast towns should be so carefully considered and those of inland resorts like Llangollen taken for granted. Not that there is likely to be any difference of opinion at Llangollen, or other similarly situated places, as to the desirability, even at the sacrifices-of local convenience or other considerations, of falling in with the national preparations for a great patriotic de- monstration; nevertheless it is not precisely flattering to, be completely ignored in such matters.  Y -< 1 Petitioners Please Nete. I Another consideration which the interview emphasises should be taken to heart locally. Lord Clwyd informed his interrogator that he had not been approached by any toven in his old constituency on the subject, but, in the event of such representations being made to him, he would be pleased to lend his assist- ance. Apart altogether from matters, associ- ated with peace celebrations, Llangollen should take. note. of the fact that their ex- member—who some of the London papers de- scribe as "Lord Clwyl, late member for West Derbyshire," thus, surely, arguing themselves unknown—is, in the serene atmos- phere where he now moves, open to receive euggestions from, and render what assistance he can to, his old constituency. Llangollen petitioners on matters of outstanding import- ance, should, therefore, see. to it that Lord Clwyd's name is always included amongst those to whom their prayers are addressed. The Lord helps those who help themselves is a very apt and appropriate phrase to re- member in this connection; certainly it is one to be kept carefully in mind at Llangollen when protests are to be lodged or favours re- quested. « )\f6t.t, A Llantysilio M.omorial. I The, dedication of the sacrarium at Llanty- silio by the Bishop of St. Asaph, adds another treasured memorial to those of that finely situated little church, the interior of which the completion of the work does so much, to adorn. Miss Thomas has selected an admirable means of perpetuating the memory of members of the Llantysilio Hall family, who will be held in const-ant remembrance by parishioners for their good works in the parish; and the restoration of the sacrarium is a very appropriate form for such a memor- ial to take and it is a worthy addition to others placed in the building. The tablet re cording the fact that here Robert Browning worshipped" recalls associations which the great poet made at Llantysilio—r(by the way it was at the neighbouring parish of Glyndfrdwy that Browning made the only speech he ever delivered in public)-whilst the font, that is beaafcifally re-eaJls memories of Helena Faueit, the late Lady Martin, and the triasured asso- ciations with Sir Theodore who for so many years, during his summer visits to Brvntisilio, read the lessons, render Llantysilio Church a place of exceptional interest to visitors. Wild Cat Sentiment. I Surely there is something slightly over- drawn in resolutions recently adopted by the Uangollen Free Churches in regard to what happened in the town a fortnight ago, when mofcor-cylists from Birmingham and Liverpool decided to risk their necks and display their skill by attempting to ride a-wheel up' Allt-v- bady. Enquiries made show that clubs from Mersey-side and the Midland metropolis, in accordance with pre-arranged fixtures, par- ticipated in a reliability run from their differ- ent centres and arranged to meet at Llan-I gollen for the week-end; and here, it is diffi- cult to think, their presence was otherwise than welcomed by the majority of the inhabit- ants. On Sunday a section of the cylists, hearing of the difficulties ol the Allt-y-bady s"ent, agreed to have a go at it," and it ,vras so. Whether by meeting in Victoria Sq., under the shadow of Rehoboth, at the time service was in full swing, and the good folk inside were engaged in contemplating spiritual Allt-y-badys, they needlessly disturbed the worshippers, it is hard to say. Had they ap- proached the foot of the ascent by another route this might have been obviated. But, however this may have been, those whose posi- tion should justify them to speak with know- ledge on the matter, state that what happened has been greatly exaggerated by those desir- ing to raise anew the cry of the Welsh Sabbath in danger!" and this is a great mis- take at a time when Llangollen is, and must, do all that it possibly can to hold its own amongst the holiday-resorts of the kingdom. l^pt .for one xiionjent is it suggested that there slrasM be any attempt to condone practises thai; are flagrantly objectionable or contrary to the greatest interests of the greatest num- bers but there should be a truce to wild-cat mmoment which is good for nobody, and least of aHifor those who indulge in it.  .1 ? 11 ?, -1 TWO- Ality-badye. r- j Inhere is no doubt that, ar, a steep propos- ltzil :.41lt-y-bady is unique. The motor: cysMjsfc who has succeeded in mounting it has adafKned a memorable feat. It has been. astRarajplished but the number who have con- steared £ he Bady is certainly not legion. It is "becainBS of the difficulties it presents that it pnw«g so attractive to hill-climbing wheel- men; and Hie. fact, of its being located in the Valtey may be quoted by some of those who" faith, is,not -po-werfu',l enough to more mountains, as an incentive to Sabbath farea&mg, and many of the cyclists state' that Sunday is the only day tip on which they can 4'< have a go at it." Are vre," one of these asks to be faced with a less material but no less formidable AIlt-y-bady when we come to kfaniatsfllen. in the fo of that 4IJ' f#M of Sabbath observance which finds favour with a certain type of mind. To many of us it may prove a more difficult proposition to get over than the cyclist finds the steep ascent up the Berwyns to be. I wonder," he adds, "if the wee frees of Llangollen have read what Mr. Horace Blew had to say to the Wrexham Council the other day in advocacy of Sunday bowls, and how loud they would shout were the green to be thrown open on the first day of the week!" Is such a thing supposable; let alone possible? Both motorists and their free-church critics, one would venture to hope, are out in pursuit of a common end to be found perhaps in a far serener climb to be enjoyed after surmounting earthly trials. Let us hope so HWFA GLYX. I 1

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