Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

LLANGOLLEN LIVE STOCK SALES. On Tuesday week, Messrs. Jones & Son held their usual sale of fat and store stock in the Smithfield, Llangollen. There was a very good supply of stock all round, especially in beef, pigs, and sheep. The fat cattls were of exceptional quality, as will be seen by the following ngures :—Major Tottepham exhibited two grand bullocks, these realising £ 17 10s. and £ 20 12s. 6d., bought by Mr. E. P. Price, Wrexham, and Mr. Roberts, Berse, respectively. Mr. Ed. Jones, Llangollen, sold two other capital oxen, fetching £ 19 12s. 6d. and £ 17 15s., and were sold to Mr. John Williams, Llangollen, and Mr. Rt. Griffiths, Ruabon. Mr. Edwards, Plas Offa, Chirk, brought two extra good bullocks into the market, these being disposed of for £ 17 and £ 17 7s. 6d. to Messrs. John Williams, Llangollen, and J. Griffiths, Rhos. Mr. Wm. Jones, Carrog, also sold a capital beast at £1(; 5s. to Mr. D. Charles, Dudley. Mr. Evans, Llandyn Hall, sold four most useful beasts at the following prices :— £ 18 10s., Mr. Badrock, Wrexham zC12 12s. 6d., Mr. K. Parry, Llangollen and the last two at £ 15 10s. and £ 15 7s. 6d. to Mr. Owen Thomas. Hafodybwch. Mrs. J. C. Edwards, Trevor Hall, disposed of three good bullocks as follows :— £ 15 10s., Mr. Perkins, Wrexham £13, Mr. T. Lewis, Wrexham and Mr. E. P. Price, Wrexham, buying the last for Z12 12s. 6d. We are glad to record that Mr. Jno. Evans, grazier and feeder of Dolgelley, was a good supporter on Tuesday, for he sent four useful beasts to the sale, making prices from £ 11 12s. Gd. to £ 14 2s. 6d., which were all sold to Messrs. T. Rogers, Llan- gollen (2), D. Charles, Dudley, and G. Holland, Marohwiel. Other fat beasts were also offered. The following sent fat bulls :—Mr. J. Morris, Pen- ybryn, making A13 from Mr. Holland; Mr. Jones, Penlan, sold also to Mr. Holland for £ 15 10s.; Mr. Edwards, Plas Offa, disposed of for d615 to Mr. Charles and Mr. Roberts, Ty Newydd, Bryneglwys, sold for £ 17 15s. to Mr. Holland. The trade for all classes of fat cattle was extra- ordinarily sharp, and every beast sold, farmers being more than delighted with prices realised. Dairy stock and stores were rather slow, but a better trade is anticipated. There was a good supply of sheep, but best wethers were scarce and those on offer fetched high prices. The trade is improving, and farmers will find these sales equal to any for the disposal of Welsh sheep. A grand lot of buyers fer sheep now attend regularly, and the market promises to become very important, especially in regard to sheep. A very large number of pigs were again offered and the trade was satisfactory. We are pleased to observe the improvement in the pig market here, and that Llangollen will yet become of much importamce in respect of pigs also. More pigs are offered now at these sales than ever, although other markets are open, and this speaks well for the future progress of the pig sale. Few calves were offered, though trade was good. The next sale takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd. »

DENBIGHSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. The quarterly meeting of the Committee was held at Denbigh, on Friday, Captain Griffith Boscawen presiding. A copy of the order of the Quarter Sessions was read appointing Mr. F. H. Barker, Wrexham, to fill the vacancy on the Com- mittee occasioned by the resignation of Mr. J. R. Burton, and Mr. Barker took his seat. A discussion teok place as to the condition of the Colwyn Bay public buildings, and it was decided that the clerk be instructed to write to the chairman of the Colwyn Bay Urban Council, requesting that body to do their portion of the work according to the agreement. The Sub-committee of the Colwyn Bay district recommended that a sum of 4s. per be granted to the police for acting as caretakers of the buildings, but on the motion of Mr. Lumley the matter was referred back to the Committee for reconsideration, with the view of appointing a civilian to do the work, Chief Constable (Major Leadbetter) being of opinion that it was not desirable to have police officers as caretakers of buildings where there were no cells. The Chief Constable reported that he had not yet convened a meeting of the Committee appointed to deal with the question of erecting a new police station at Rossett, because he had a site in view which would not be availiable until the spring. The matter of providing a new police station at Cefn, Ruabon, was deferred. A letter was read from the Governor of Her Majesty's prison at Ruthin, calling the attention of the Committee to the want of heating apparatus in the cells under the Ruthin County Hall, where prisoners were confined after being removed from the gaol to await their trial. There was only one room there for both sexes, and during the proceed- ings of the last Quarter Sessions of the Peace a prisoner suffered greatly from cold. Unless i-omeUung was done to remedy this state of things it would be his duty to report the matter to the Home Office. It was pointed out that when the new police station was erected at Ruthin it was intended that prisoners awaiting their trial should temporarily be confined there, owing to the proximity of the station to the court. After a brief discussion the matter was referred to theRuthin Sub-committee, with directions to consult with the Governor of the gaol.-The tender of Messrs Evans and Sons, builders, Llangollen, for alterations at and additions to the new courthouse at Llangollen, was accepted, the amount of the tender being £510. 18s. 6d. The estimates of the police pay for the current quarter was submitted by the County Accountant, the amount being £ 1,932. 10s.. against £ 1,652.10s. for the corresponding quarter last year, but the present estimate includes a fortnight's pay more than last year. An application for a pension by ex-constable James M'Laren, who was dismissed the force, was read but not entertained, he having only served 19 year in the force. The Chief Constable, in his quarterly report, stated that crime and offences, as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, showed a decrease of 17 in indictable offences, and there was a decrease of £ 755 lis. 8d. in the value of property stolen. One hundred and fifty-three indictable offences were reported during the year, being a decrease of 41 as compared with last year. Out of these 148 persons were proceeded against, 77 of whom were summarily convicted and 31 committed for trial. For non-indictable offences 2,435 persons were proceeded against, 1,851 of whom were fined and 342 discharged. Twenty-six publicans were proceeded against for breaches of the Licensing Acts, 18 of whom were convicted, against 25 last year. Of the 958 persons charged with drunken- ness 132 were for being drunk on Sundays. Fifteen men had left the police force during the year, four of whom were on active service in the Transvaal. It was decided by a large majority not to accede to the application of Mr. J. R. Jordan, solicitor, Corwen, for the payment of £ 3 and costs awarded by the Cerrigydruidion justices against Superintendent Jarvis, in the matter of the inform- ation laid by him against Mr. E. T. Roberts, Ysbytty, for an offence against the Food and Drugs Act. The County Analyst (Mr. W. F. Lowe) reported that 46 samples were submitted to him during the quarter, and four samples of jam were found to be adulterated with a small proportion of salicylic acid. It was decided not to take legal proceedings at present.—On the motion of Mr. John Roberts, it was decided to support a petition to the Local Government Board in favour of amending the Locomotives on Highways Act, 1896. with the view of compelling motor cars, icc., to be registered and carry numbers. A letter was read from the Home Secretary expressing a hope that the Committee would reconsider their decision,and see their way to submit to him for approval, a table of justices clerks' fees, corresponding as far as possible with the model sent down from the Home Office, and also with reference to the observations of the justices' clerks to the effect that their salaries are based on the fees received, drawing the attention of the Committee to the Home Office circular on the 10th October, 1881, from which it would be seen that other considerations should receive due weight in fixing snoh salaries.—On the motion of Mr. Lumley, seconded by Sir R. E. Egerton, the letter was referred to a Special Committee.—It was decided to write to the Record Office, London, submitting a list of the county documents now in the custody of the Clerk of the Peace, seeking advice as to the preservation of certain of them. Mr. W. Moses Davies, at present a student at the University College of Woles, Aberstwyth, has received an invitation io the pastorate of the Calvinistic Methodist churches of Dewi and Madog. The sermon of the session 1899-1900 in connection with the Christian Union of the University College of North Wales was on Tuesday preached at Pendref Welsh Congregational Church, Bangor, by the Rev. Ellis Edwards, Vice Principal of the Bala Theological College. Mr. D. M. Rowlands, of North Parade, Aberstwyth, has accepted a call to Frankwell Presbyterian Church, Shrewsbury, and is entering upon his duties there this week.

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LLANTYSILIO PARISH COUNCIL. An ordinary meeting of the Llantysilio Parish Council was held at the Llaatysilio, Parochial Schools on Friday evening, the 5th inst. The full complement of councillors was present. The minutes of the last meeting were duly read and confirmed. It was decided that a man be im- mediately engaged to pat the path to Tanycoed into proper repair, and Messrs. John Davies, John Jones, and Edward Lloyd deputed to see that the work was efficiently carried out. A communication was read from the Corwen Parish Council in connection with a path leading from Ty-newydd, Coedrwg, to Hendre, in the parish of Corwen. The Corwen Parish Council proposed that Llantysilio should bear half the expensas of repairing the said path. It was proposed by Mr. Ed. Lloyd, and seconded by Mr. John Jones, that the parish should repair the path in conjunction with the Corwen Parish Council. An ameadment was brought forward by Mr. Thomas Baines, aad seconded by Mr. John Davies, Pentredwr, to the effect that nothing be done in the matter just at present. On a division the following voted for the amendment :-Messrs. Thos. Baines, John Davies, Edward Davies, Richard Rogers, Thos. Edwards, and Richard Evans. The proposal of Mr. Edward Lloyd waB consequently lost. The following communication from the Edneation Department, London, in connection with the question of school accommodation at Pentredwr was next read by Mr. James Clarke :— Sir,—Adverting to your letter dated the 14th of October last, I am directed to state that after careful consideration, and in view of a report made by H.M. inspector after his visit to the neighbourhood, in com- pany with Her Majesty's chief inspector for Wales, my lords have come to the conclusion that while there is some deficiency it is sot so great as would at present justify the Education Department in ordering the provision of a new school there. In a sparsely populated district like this it is of course impossible to bring a Public Elementary School within easy reach of all children. But of the children on the list forwarded by you about twenty if not more, appear to be within a mile and a half, and certainly much short of two miles from Eglwyseg School, and of the remainder several are within a fairly reasonable distance of Llandegla School. H.M. inspector is of opinion that there are only from fifteen to twenty children (including some of only three years old or under) whose homes are more than two and a half miles from one or two of the above schools. In view of these facts my lords do not think it necessary to call for the provision of a school at Pentredwr, but if it were proposed to supply a small school there by voluntary effort my lords would be ready to place it on their annual grant list on fulfil- ment of the usual conditions. The matter, after a short discussion, was left in the hands of Messrs. John Davies and Richard Evans, both of Pentredwr. The attempt of the Couneil to get the last pas- senger train from Ruabon to Corwen to stop at Berwyn was doomed to failure. The representative of the company (Mr. Grant), wrote regretting the inability of the company at the present juncture to comply with the Council's wishes. The new regula- tions of the Local Government Beard in conmection with proposed triennial election of parish coun- cillors were briefly considered. There was no other business of any public interest. +.

Tit/UVMflft S2 'V* ,1 it If. The Bank Rate was to-day reduced to four and a half per cent. Stocks, stagnant. Owing to the death of Earl Manvers, who is succeeded in the peerage by his son Viscount Newark, a vacancy is created in the Parliamen- tary representation of the Newark (itvision of Notts. There has not been a contest in the constituency since 1885, when Lord Newark obtained a majority over the Liberal candidate of nearly eighteen hundred votes. THE W A R. A Central News Agency telegram, dated Spearsman's Farm, Wednesday, s:\ys-LittJeton's Brigade crossed the Tugely, to-day, at Porgiet^r's Drift. Howitzars and the Naval Brigade shelled the Boer position all day without eliciting a reply. Warren's flying column has crossed the Tugela six miles higher up and occupied a strong position. Lord Robers wires that Warren hopes to turn the Boer's right flank. A telegram, dated Rensberg, Wednesday, says tbat nineteen of the New South Wales Lancers were overwhelmed by the Boers yesterday, while scouting. Two were killed and fourteen captured. [Gen. Lyttelton's Brigade is composed "I' the 2nd Scottish Rifles. 1st Durham Liglir. Ii.i'.iatry, 3rd King's Royal Rifles, and ht Ldff; Brigade.] +

XMAS TREE AT THE BOARD SCHOOL. GENEROSITY OF MRS. J. C. BEST. Owing to the thoughtfulness of Mrs. J. C. Best and the kindly interest she takes, in common with Captain Best, in the welfare of Llangollen Board School and education generally in the town. the children of the Board School, numbering about 340, had the pleasure of receiving at her hands a pressnt each from a richly laden and variously stocked Xmas tree, which she had provided for their delectation and acceptance on Monday after- noon. About 340 boys, girls, and infants,received a present each, and it was found that even after that there was enough and to spare. As directly repre- senting the School Board on the occasion, we noticed the Rev. D. Williams (chairman), Messrs. J. Rowlands, E. R. Parry, and Sergt. R. Waltho (school attendance officer). Mr. E. Foulkes-Jones (clerk to the U.D.C.) was also present. There was also in attendance a large number of ladies and gentlemen. The chairman, in a few intro- ductory remarks, said he was quite proud of the Board School of Llangollen. The different depart- ments had passed again this year and had earned the highest possible grant.—(Applause.)—This was most encouraging, in fact, they had a most excellent report in every respect, and he could only hope that for many years to come the school would bear the same reputation. He thought their present position reflected great credit upon the teachers as well as upon the parents and children, and hoped that all would continue to do their best in this respect in the future. The children then sang an appropriate song in a very hearty manner, and having been permitted to walk in procession round the tree, which was exhibited in an adjoining room, The Rev. D. Williams reminded his audience that Mrs. Best had kindly come to distribute the presents, and he was sure they were indebted to her not only for giving the tree—a beautiful tree indeed it was—but also for coming to distribute the gifts from it.—(Applause.)—He should be glad if that tree could be kept green until next Xmas, when he felt sure Mrs. Best would be kind enough to give them another.—(Applause.)—They felt indebted to her in an especial manner that day for the interest she manifested in the young people of Llangollen, and he had great pleasure in now asking Mrs. Best to distribute the presents among the children. Mrs. Best at once proceeded to carry out what proved a rather arduous task, the distribution necessarily occupying a considerable time. The Rev. D. Williams then again referred to the kindness of Mrs. Best, and to the good work she had done, and the kindly spirit in which that work and gift had been carried out. Mr. John Rowlands said all would agree with him that it was a very pleasant duty which he had now to perform, namely to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Best for her kindness in so eoming amongst them that day, as the chairman had already mentioned. He always felt proud to know that they had in their midst ladies and gentlemen who took a keen interest in the educa- tion of the young, and one of the foremost of the families in this respect was the Vivod family— especially Capt. and Mrs. Best. Mrs. Best had again shown so great an interest in their pro- ceedings of that day that they felt bound to be thankful to her. They could not be as proud of her presence as the children themselves and pleased with the manner she had so gracefully and so appropriately performed the duty imposed upon her. Mrs. Best had always been kind to the ehildren of Llangollen, and she now once more manifested that kindness in a very pleasing way.- (Cheers.) Mr. E. R. Parry said it afforded him very great pleasure to second the vote of thanks to Mrs. Best for her presence and presents that day. He could only reiterate the feeling of thankfulness towards her for the kindly interest which she always took in every social and educational work that apper- tained to the prosperity and welfare of Llangollen. -(Applause.) Cheers were then given for Captain and Mrs. Best, and a fervent hope was expressed that a family which took so deep an interest in the welfare of the young and of the town would always be prosperous. The Rev. D. Williams then said he had been asked to propose a vote of thanks to the teachers who had taken such trouble in connecfcioa with the tree and the distribution therefrom, notwith- standing that it had been the gift of Mrs. Best. Mr. E. Foulkes-Jones, in seconding, said the teachers were evidently very well up in their work by the way they managed to keep strict discipline under anxious circumstances to the children. He was quite sure the Board School of Llangollen was in possession of a very good staff of teachers—a staff of which the town might well feel proud.— (Cheers.) The vote having been cordially passed, Mr. Lewis (headmaster) in returning thanks to the friends of the school and especially to Mrs. Best and the Vivod family, said that presents had been sent in basketsful, and that aceounted for the tree being so well ladem. He was sure he could say on the part of the teachers and scholars that they felt the pleasure of the gifts and the honour of the presence of Mrs. Best that evening.—(Cheers.)— He wished the Vivod family and the others present a very happy new year. Cheers were again raised, and these having sub- sided the children were presented with oranges, after which the proceedings terminated.

JONATHAN DAVIES DESIRES to convey his warm thanks for the support which he has received, and wishes his CUSTOMERS a BRIGHT and HAPPY NEW YEAR. No doubt they will be delighted to hear the good news that his A w POPULAR SALE **■ P" s Will COMMENCE ON SATURDAY NEXT. In the face of the fact that all classes of DRAPERY GOODS have ADVANCED IN PRICE-more so than has taken place within the memory of most people-this will be a GRAND OPPORTUNITY, as J. D. has purchased an ENORMOUS STOCK before the advance took place, and intends giving the full benefit of his fortunate purchases to his Customers. The same Reduction as usual will be made in the entire stock. The SALE commences on SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th, and continues for FOURTEEN DAYS. CASTLE SQUARE, LLANGOLLEN. LLANGOLLEN SMITHFIELD (THE NORTH WALES CENTRAL SHEEP MARKET). MESSRS. JONES & SON beg to announce that their usual Sale of Fat and Store Stock takes place in thi above Smitbfield on TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1900, When they expeet to hold an EXTENSIVE SALE, Including a choice entry of Beef, Dairy & Store Stock, Fat Welsh Wethers, and a large supply of Fat and Store Pigs. SALES AT 10 30. Entries respectfully inrited. HORSES! HORSES! HORSES! WREXHAM HORSE REPOSITORY. 20 GUINEAS IN PRIZES. THE NEXT SALE will take place on THURSDAY$FRIDAY, FEB. 8th 4' 9 th. Good Horses in great demaud. Entries Close January 25th. JONES & SON, Auctioneers. Offices-Wrexhain and Llangollen. (7818) COUNTY OF MERIONETH. TOWN OF DOLGELLEY. Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4, Crosby Buildings. SALE OF IMPORTANT FREEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES & DWELLING-HOUSES, SITUATE IN ONE OF THE BEST POSITIONS IN THE TOWN. 1\ ] ESSRS. W. DEW & SON will offer for lYl Sale by Public Auctioa at the SHIP HOTEL, DOLGHLLEY, On SATURDAY, JAN. 27th, 1900, All those Valuable Freehold Business Premises, com- prising Dwelling Houses and Shops, known as Nos. 1, 2. 3 and 4, CROSBY BUILIDNGS, all substan- tially built of local blue stone,with lime-stone facings and standing with a frontage to Queen's-square, immediatoly opposite the Town Hall. These Lots form a compact Block of most Valuable Property, comprising four fine Dwelling Houses and Shops, uniformly and substantially built of blue local stone with massive dressed limestone facings, of neat desiga and appearance, standing in a most prominent and important position in the very best business part of the town, haviag a fine frontage to Queen's-square, immediately opposite the Town Hall, and they are therefere in an unique spot for business purposes, being in the direct route betweea the principal streets and the chief attractions of Dolgelley. Owing to I these and other advantages these premises are eagerly sought after and are always easily let to highly respeotable tenants. Particulars are in course of preparation, and will in due course be obtained of Messrs. Baker A Nairne, Solicitors, 3, Crosby-square, Bishopsgate, London; of D. Oswald Davies, Eflf., Solicitor, Dolgelley or of the Auctioneers, Wellfield, Bangor, and Trinity- Bquare, Llandudno. (7825) GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS will run as under:- JANUARY 23rd, 2ith$25th, DAY & HALF-DAY TRIPS to LIVERPOOL (Pantomimes) from Corwen, Llangollen, Acre- fair, &c. For Times, Bookings from other Stations, WEEK- END EXCURSIONS, &c., see bills and pamphlets. (7834) J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. SOLDIERS' FUND. SOLDIERS AND SAILORS FAMILIES' ASSOCIATION. £ s. d. Sums already acknowledged 16918101 TO BE LET—Furnished or Un-furnished— MAESMAWK HOUSE, Llangollen, after Decem- ber 1st. Apply—MORBIS & HUGHES. (7708) TO BE LET from May 1st next, No. 1, ARVRYN, Llangollon, now ocoupied by J. W. Tanqueray, Esq. Apply to W. G. DODD, Penybryn, Llangollen. (7653) TO LET in May next, GLANYNYS," Abbey Road, Llangollen. Apply to Mrs. PRICE JONES, Regent Street, Llangollen. TO LET, BIRCH MOUNT," containing Entrance Hall, Dining and Drawing Rooms, Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry, 5 Bedrooms, Bath Room, 2 W.C., &c., good Garden, Coach-house and Stable. Apply—KD. GREEN-DAVIES. (7806) AGENTS wanted to push first-class Machinery Oils. Liberal Commission. Box 31. Post Office, Liverpool. (7785) PUBLIC BAKING every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday, at 2 30, at T. M. ROWLANDS's, Castle Street. (4106b) OLD NEWSPAPERS—Id. per lb., 25 lbs. for Is. 10s. BROWN PA.PER in quantities, id. per lb.-Hugh Jones, Castle Street (55986) WANTED, a Working Housekeeper for a Business House ia Llangollen. Apply—"Q," Advertiser, Llangollen. (7828) TO LET, LOCK-UP SHOP in Hall-street, lately ocoupied by Mr. H. M. Edwards. Apply— JOHN WILLIAMS, Saddler, Llangollen. (7837) WH. P. WILLIAMS, MONUMENTAL WORKS, MARKET STREET AND BERWYN STREET, LLANGOLLEN. Headstones, Monuments, Tombs, etc., in Stone, Granite, or Marble, at Lowest Prices, consistent with First-class Workmanship. Wreaths, Crosses, Globes and Stands. Marble Ohippingsfor Graves. Stones re-set and cleaned. Inscription Cut. Great variety of Headstones from .£2 upwards. |