Welsh Journals

176 BYE-GONES. Sep. 6, 1893. the trustees are the Dean of St. David's, Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., and Mr G. T. Clark, F.S.A., the general secretaries, the Rev B. Trevor Owen, M. A., F.S.A., Llangedwyn, Oswestry, and C. Chidlow, M.A., Conwyl Caio, Llanwrda, South Wales. The local committee consisted of the following :— Mr A. Wynne Corrie (chairman), Lord Harlech, Lord Trevor, Mr R. Myddelton Biddulph, Col. Barnes, Col. Bonnor, the Rev Cecil Hook, T. Redfern, G. Williams, D. Davies, Elias Owen, F.S.A., T. H. Lloyd, O. M. Feilden, Rossendale Lloyd, T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, E. James Evans, C. Ryder, J. J. Poynter, and T. E. Roberts ; Messrs E. Williams-Vaughan, J. Parry-Jones, J. Dovaston, George Owen, J. J. Lloyd Williams, W. Fletcher Rogers, J. Griffiths, W. Aylmer Lewis, T. Hammond Williams, W. H. Spaull, P. H. Minshall, E. Woodall, James Dar¬ lington, and Steele L. Roberts, and Dr de La Poer Beresford. , SEPTEMBER 6, 1893. NOTES. THE LADIES OF LLANGOLLEN, Continued (Aug. 9, 1893.)—When Lady Eleanor had passed away, Miss Ponsonby remained on at the cottage, very desolate and heart-broken, but still keeping up the old routine, and writing a daily record of events ; fragments of this diary, still extant, show some difference from the early ones of 1788-90. The marvellous neatness of Lady Eleanor's writing is wanting, though the penmanship is wonderful for a woman of 70. Now and then there is a pathetic allusion to the " precious, precious friend" she was mourning, and frequent mentions of a walk to the church¬ yard. Friends and acquaintances from far and near seem to have gathered round the lonely survivor, and many visitors are recorded as spending hours with her. Towards the end of the year 1831 there are mentions of failing strength and frequent suffer¬ ing, and on the 29th of November "return of short breath and palpitations lasted great part of the day," the last entry of her pen, as, a few days after, Miss Ponsonby, too, departed this life. In 1832 the cottage, lands, and all the contents of the house were sold by auction, and Mr Robbins set forth in grandiloquent terms the marvels and curiosities which were then brought to the hammer. Scattered and gone to all parts of the world are the varied treasures collected during the half century of the quiet lives spent at Plas Newydd. Now the cottage has passed into the hands of one who remembers Lady Eleanor and Miss Pon¬ sonby in his own youth, and who cherishes their interesting memories in the spot hallowed by their friendship. [General Yorke, since deceased.] Quaint extracts from old account books [already given in Byb-Gones, Vol. 7] throw a light on the" lives and the daily expenses of the old ladies. We see they spun, and gave their materials to be woven. They heartily responded to any call for subscriptions, as in the entry of flannel for troops (one among many). They noted the shortcomings of all whom they employed, and certainly did nob overpay anyone. A. OSWESTRY OLD PLAY BILLS, Continued (August 23,1893). BENEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. HALLAM, WHO return their most grateful Thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of OSWESTRY, its Neighbourhood, and the Public in general, for the very distinguished Patronage they have hitherto been honored with; and humbly solicit a repetition of their Kindness on MONDAY EVENING, ap¬ pointed for their Benefit. On MONDAY EVENINgTnOV. the 17th, 1823, Will be performed, the admired Play of the SCHOOL OF REFORM; Ob, How To Rule a Husband. Written by T. Moreton, Esq. " Author of Speed the Plough," "The Slave," &c. Lord Avondale, MrFAWCETT. Gen. Tarragon, Mr Faibbairn. Frederick, Mr. Maitland. Mr Ferment, Mr. Giles. Robert Tyke.Mr. Hallam. Timothy, Mr Henry. Peter, Mr. Wood. Bailiff, Mr. Matthews. Old Man, Mr. Kirk. Mrs. Ferment, Mrs. Hallam. Mrs St. Clair, Mrs. Corwall. Julia Tarragon, Miss Stanton. Shelah, Miss H. Stanton. Nicely, Mrs Wood. End of the Play, an entire new COMIC SONG by Mr. HALLAM, called THE CAVALRY REVIEW !!! FIELD DAY! DINNER ! and SHAM FIGHT ! AFTER WHICH, A PETIT COMEDY (IN ONE ACT) CALLED, MATRIMONY Frederick Delaval, Mr Gordon. Governor of Lindenberg, Mr. Fairbairn. O'Cloggerty, (with a Song) Mr. Hallam. Clara, Miss Stanton. Lisette, Miss H. Stanton ! After which, a COMIC SONG by Mr. HALLAM, called THE PATENT SAFETY COACH, OR FIVE HOURS AT BRIGHTON The whole to conclude with a new laughable Farce, called THE MASTER KEY; Or, Love Among the Roses. Capt. Gorgon, Mr. Fawcett. Alderman Marigold, Mr. Kirk. Edmund, Mr. Maitland. Sharpset, Mr Giles. Hollyhoch, the Gardener, Mr. Hallam. Rose, Miss Stanton. Boxes, 3s. Pit, 2s. Gallery, Is. Doors to be open at half-past 6, o'Clock, and to begin at 7. Tickets to be had of Mr. and x\trs. Hallam, atMrs. Cook's, Church-st.; Mr Gough's, Cross-st. and of Mr. Price, Printer, where Places for the Boxes may be taken. J.P-J. (To he Continued.)