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LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS 1 COLWYTT BAY. NO LIGHT.—At the Llaurwst Police Court, on Monday. J. Humphrey Jones, Minera. ETskane-road, Colwyn tidy, was fined Is and costs for Tiding his bicycle without a light after the prescribed hour. 'COtLWYN BAY HLECTRIOITY WORKS.— The report of the manager, Mr A. R. Tud- BOan, for the paat month shows that 26,869 suits were generated, an increase of 3,369 units on the corresponding month last year. The cumber of consurnem was 282 against 242 last fear. OuLWYX REFUSE TIP.—1The Colwyn Ifev Urban Council has considered a letter from Mr John Jones, Tyrdan Hall Farm, offering to re- new the contract for cartage (and tip) of refuse from Oolwyn, at the rate of £ 130 per annum— an advance of £) 10, 'and has agreed to accept the offer, subject to tile site of tip being satis- factory. RIEFUSE TIP AT RHOS.—At a meeting of the Colwyn IBay Urban Council., on Tuesday, the Sanitary Committee reported that serious complaints had been made by several of the inhabitants of Rhos of the nuisance caused by the burning of the refuse heap on iBryn Eiuryn field.—It was decided that the present tip be discontinued and a Site near the northern boaudarv wall of the above land be uti'ised, and that a cart road thereto be formed at an estimated cost cf £ 20.. A SUDDEN ATTACK.—On Saturday night, as Mr Hugh Roberts, of BetltWE, Abeigele, was driving along Abergele-road, towards the direc- tion of home, he suddenly fell out of uh» trap. He was instantly picked up and taken into Dr Ross' houise, where it was discovered that he was suffering from cramp of the stomach. He jras eventually removed to t/he Cottage Hos- pital. where he now lies, and from the latest information received he is making saftisiactory ^°THE CONVERSION OF BRITAIN." — On Tuesday evening, the first of a series of lantern lectures was held in the Church-room, L,landrill<vyn-R'%5, tHe subject being "The Conversiom of Britain. The lecture should have. been given by the Rev Meredith J. Hughes, vicar of Brynymaen; but owing to indisposition he was uniable to attend. There was a good attendance, and the chair was taken by Mr Grant., of Rfoos College. The vicar of the parish, the Rev James Evans, M.A., read the lecture, which was illustrated by 50 lan- tern slides, the lantern being efficiently mani- pulated bv Mr Robert Barlow. COLWYN BAY B UTGHEIR "BOYS" v. SHOP ASSISTANTS. —On Wednesday after- noon the Ooiwyn Bay butcher "boys" met the shop assistants in friendly conflict on the Pen- rhos football^ ground. The teams presented a miscellaneous appearance, but they meant busi- ness, the butchers particularly. Their smocks adorned the boundary rails, and when the re- feree's whistle hew the butchers made a smart attack upon the assistants, which was kept up (fairly well all through the game. However, the assistants were not to be beaten easily, and eome members of the team played very good football. The game ended in a draw of one goal each. ST. PAUL'S YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.— A mock Parliament has been inaugurated under the auspices of this society, and the first de- bate took. place on Tuesday evening, a "Home Rule for Ireland Bill" being introduced by the Prime Minister, Mr G. Rowland. There was a large attendcince. The Speaker was Councillor Edward Alien Deputy-Speaker, Mr H. Col ley, and clerk to the House, Mr R. 0. Davies. The Prime Minister submitted his bill in a long and eloquent spleeoh, in the course of which he pointed out the advantages of granting, Home Rule to Ireland. The Leader of 4ne Opposition, Mr A. Morton, in an equally eloquien't spetach, dwelt upon the disadvantages of Home Rule, and expressed the opinion that it would be dangerous to the peace of tins country if Home Rule was granted to Ireland. After some further discussion, the debate was adjourned. EN1GEDI AND RHTW (LITERARY DE- BATING SOCIETY.—On (Monday, Mr T. R. Owen, of Western! Stores, opened a debate on "Religion in 'Every Day Life." He referred to the duty of acting religion in every sphere of every day life, and saia true religion was not faith in creeds or attending niaces of worship, but was the living of a righteous, life. The chief features of true religion, he said', were oourage, conviction, sincerity, gentleness, mo- desty, ,ard purity.—[.Messrs Hugh Davies, IHenry Morris, Hugh Owen, Francis Hughes, and the chairman, the Rev Robert Roberts, took part in the debate, which followed.-Oii Monday week the Society is to discus^ "Disestablish- ment," and there is gTeat expectation of an interdicting debate. The Society will resolve itself into an amateur House of Commons. The Speaker will be the Pastor, the Prime Minister, Mr T. R. Lewis, who will introduce the sub- ject supported by Mr Rowland Jones, school- master, Colwyn. The Opposition will be ledl by Mr M. L. Burrell, supported by Mr W. Williams-Jones, of the Council office. DRAINAGE AT LLYSFAEN.—At the Colwyn Bay Urban Council meeting on Tues day, it was reported thut the 'Conway Rural Council! had not yet complied with the request for the (Council to be supplied with particulars and plans of the sewer extensions now being carried out in Llysfaen. The Surveyor pointed out that sufficient diligence was not being ex- orcised in seeing that roof water, etc., was con- nected to a surface water sewer.—iMr Heenan asked the Council to do all that possibly could be done to meet the wishes of the Llysfaen Council in this matter. B*y allowing the Llys- faeti) Ofuncil to join u~> t tHe Colwyn Bay sewer at the boundary it would save tlie Utysfaeh COUJl- oil from B50 to JB100 and would tend to pro- mote gfjod feeling bet <•• the two fcotiiie' Is, "The derksaid that if t 'e Llysfaen Council trid to forco their sewer through the Colwyn Bay area it would be his drt-y to advise, the ic;ciull.cil ta abject.—'On the motion of iMir Bevan, it was decided to instruct the surveyor to inspect the plans on view at the Conway Rural Council's office, <aaid to report to the next meeting. I-NTFRESTLNG WEDD -M AT VLLAN- DRILLG-YN-RHOS.—On Monday, at Llan- drillo Old Church the marriage took place of Mr Hugh Gale, butcher, of the Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea (second son of Mr Joseph Gale, of Manchester), and Miss Sarah Hughes, daughter of the late Mr Evan Hughes, 'Rhos- hirwaen. The ceremony was performed by the vicar, tbelbrev James Evans, M.A. The bride, who fe a trained nurse and was formerly engaged at a Nursing Pome in Llandudno, has for the past three years 'been practising her profesion in the United states. She was given away by Mr H. Reeves Hughes, of Llandudno, Miss Catherine Hughes., sister of the bride, acting as bridesmaid, and Mr Sydney Francis Gale, brother of the. bridegroom, efficiently performed the duties of r>est man. The bride's dress was of white silk, trimmed with laoe, she also wore a wraat h of orange blossom covered with a lace veil. The bridesmaid was dressed. in grey voile arid white picture hat. After the ceremony the organist, Mr David Hughes, pliayed Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The wedding breakfast was held at Bryn Defaid, the re.idem.ee of Mr Isaac Hughes, cousin of th ridtyrroom. The bride arid bridegroom were -he recipients of many I useful and handsome presents. BNOLISH PEESDY ERIAN BAZAAR.— The bazaar held in connection with the English Presbyterian Church, at the Public Hall, Col- j wyn May, and reported in last week's "Herald" was continued on Thursday, Friday, and Satur- i day, and resulted in a sum of over JB450 being raised to pay off the debt of .£370. The open- I ing of the second day's proceedings was to have been performed "by Miss Hovey, B.A., Principal of Penrhos ( allege, but she was un- able to attend, having met with an accident in the hockey field the previous day. Her place Principal of Penrhos ( allege, but she was un- able to attend, having met with an accident in the hockey field the previous day. Her place was taken by Miss Leothley, B.A., the senior mistress of the coile, Mr Joseph Dicken, deputy-chairman of tr Urban Council, pre- sided.—On the proposa. of Mr S. Glynne Jones, seconded by the Rev wis Williams, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Leathley and to Mr Dicken.—0'< Friday, the pastor, the Rev Johai Edwards, y, resided at the opening ceremony. Mr Uavid Lewis, of Hafryn, who Opened the bazaar, c. ■gratulated the church cfr the success which iiad attended its efforts, alid complimented th young people on the ■way they had worked or the bazaar, particu- larly in connection v. i h the entertainments. tHe said it was not often that the Presbyterian Church appealed to the public of Colwyn Say, the last appeal beina i' tde ten years ago, but when it did appc il all classes and creeds re- sponded and helped to make the bazaar suc- cessful.—Mr Toward 'oyd, in proposing a vote of thanks to th° -t->r and to- Mr David (Lewis, mentioned th- the treasurer had re- ceived from Mr Lew: 'i cheque for £ 50, and that Mr Lewis h'd >i -ring the previous days Satronised the stalls largely.—Mr William ones, C.E., second 9 the yote of thanks, which was heartily a< ordcd.—Oa Saturday, the bazaar was continued, and in the evening ftq young people gaive their entertainments, I Y..M.C.A. LITERARY AND (DEBATING SOCIETY.—'On Friday, Mr Rowland Jones presided over a well-attended meeting of this Society, when Mr Fred Griffiths read a. paper entitled: "Aspects of Citizenship." Mr Grif- fiths retened to the importance of young men interesting themselves in local affairs, and pleaded for more thought and care in the beautifying of towns, as there was no excuse for ugliness in town life. He also touched upon the desirability of providing public parks and pleasure grounds for the benefit of the rising generation.—The paper provoked a spirited and interesting discussion, in the course of which references was made to many matters of local interest, particularly the system of rate assessment in vogue at Colwyn 'Bay. It was stated that the system was most unfair and pressed heavily upon the shopkeepers, who, in some cases, had been compelled to reduce the wages of managers and assistants on account of the heavy burden imposed by rates and rent. Among others, the following took part in the discussion: --Messrs P. R. Herbert, D. Greenfield, J. W. Adamson, — Summers, S. Johnston, and the chairman.—At the conclu- sion, of the discussiom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mir Griffiths. ASSAULTING AN OLD MAN—Thomas Foulkes, labourer, of Carlvle House, Old Col- wyn, who was summoned to appear .at the [Petty Sessions on Saturday but did not at- tend, was on Monday brought before a special Court on a warrant, and charged with assault- ing an old man named William Jones, of Coed Coch-road, Old Colwyn, on October 31st.-De- fendant pleaded "not guilty."—Complainant stated that he was passing the Ship Hotel, Old Colwyn, when a naoadful of dirt thrown by defendant struck him in the face and eyes.—. In reply to the magistrates, complainant said he had not spoken to defendant and defendant did not speak to him.—P.C. Owen stated that shortly after 10 o'clock on the morning in ques- tion complainant came to him with his face all dirty and smeared with blood and expressed his wish to take out a summons against Thomas Foulkes. 'He (the constable) had repeatedly warned defendant about molesting the old man. 1 The youths of Old Colwyn were continually molesting oomplainant.Defendant. on oath, stated that on the morning in question he was throwing a tennis ball on to a roof and it caused the dirt. to fall on complainant's face.- Complainant, in reply toi the magistrates, said he did not see any ball but he saw the de- fendant with the dirt- in his hand.-The Chair- man (Mr James Wood) said the complainant Would not come to the Court, without having been assaulted in someway by defendant, who would have to pay a fine of 2s 6d and costs, or go to prison for seven days with hard labour. He warned defendant that as this was his first appearance the magistrates were dealing leniently with him, but that he would be much more harshly dealt with if he assaulted the old man again. DEATH OF MRS GRIFFITH OWBN.The death occurred on Thursday, at her residence, 'Newlyn, York-road, Colwyn Bay, of Mrs Grif- fith Owen, aged 80 years, widow of the late Air Griffith Owen, Greenwich House, .Llanrwst, who was deacon of Zion Chapel, Llanrwst. for about 40 years, and well-known throughout North Wales. Ün the death of Mr Owen, his widow and daughter, iMiss Janet Owen. re- moved to Colwyn Bay. Mrs Owen had a long and painful illness after coming to Colwvn Bay in response to what she firmly believed to be her duty. She was a brave old lady of strong characteristics. It required not a little courage at nearly 80 years of age to cut away tum all her most sacred associations in Llanrwst, where she had resided for nearly 60 years. Yet she broke away and formed new associations in a new home. Mrs Owen was very kind to the poor and took great interest in every cur- rent question. She was a fond mother and much respected in religious circles. She has' left fo. soths and four daughters Mr 'Hugh i Owen, Greenwich House. IPia.ng-or; Mr R. G. Owen, Greenwich Houie, Llanrwst Dr Wil- liam Owen, America; Mr Tom Owen, iLiver- pool; Mrs Owen Jones, America,, wife of the Rev Owen Jones, M.A., formerly of Newtown, North Wales; Mrs Owen Owen, Pwllheli, wife of Mr Owen 'Owen, manager of the North and South Wales iBank; Mrs William Rogers, of Wrexham; and Miss Janet Owen, Colwyn Bay. While at 'Colwyn Bay, Mrs Owen attended at Engedi C.M. Chur h.' The funeral took place at Llanrwst on Saturday, where the remains of Mrs Owen were buried in the grave of her husband, t. Zion Chapel, the Rev Robert IRo- berts, pastor of Engedi, and Mr William Tho- mas officiating. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVEN- TION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDRIE,-N,On Thursday afternoon, the first annual meeting of the Colwyn Bay ana Old Colwyn branch of the N.S.P.C.C. was held in the Council Cham- !ber, Comway-iroad;. The president of the branoh, the Hon. Mrs Lawrence Brodrick, oc- cujpied the cliair. Mr George Otsborn, on be- bJaJf of his wife. the treasurer, read the finan- cial statement for the year 1905, which showed receipts amounting to JB69. The subsoriptions the previous year amounted to £ 23 13s 3d, and there had been an increase of £ 5 2s 3d in the subscriptions during the year under review. —The financial statement, which had been audited by Mr Alfred G. Pugh, on the motion of Canon. Roberts, seconded by Mrs Reynolds, was accepted.—The President moved, and it was seconded by Miss Crossfield, and carried unanimously, tlKat a hearty vot« of thanks be accorded to the hon. secretary, Mrs Francis Nunn, the hon. treasurer, Mrs George Osborn, and the lady collectors.—'Miss Aylmer, from 1 the head office of the Society, addressed the meeting on the work of the Society, which she said was of national importance rather than of merely local interest. She pointed out that the Society never refused to look after a suf- fering child because the district in which it Jived did not contribute to the funds of the Slociety. So far as Colwyn Bay district, was concerned, mor«* money had been spent in Iook- ing after children than had been, subscribed. Tjast- year the Society looked after 108,225 children, and helped 10,000 little ones every day of the year. In Colwyn Bay district, 13 cases, involving 62 children, had been attended to by the Society. Twelve of those cases were neglect and starvation, and on& was a. prosecn- tion for illtreatment aJid assault, with the result of 6 months' imprisonment.—.Mrs Brod- rick moved, Mr Francis Nunn seconded, and it wa6 agreed, that a letter of sympathy be sent to the founder of the Society, the Rev | Benjairdn Watngh, expressing regret at his ill- ness, and a sincere hope that he be spared to continue the work.—Votes of thanks to the president, Mrs Brodrick, and to Miss Aylmer concluded the business of the meeting, Mrs Brodrick, in reply, making an earnest appeal for the Society to be loyally supported. CONWAY THE MAYOR AT CHURCH.—On Sunday, the Mayor (Dr R. A. Prichard) accomfpanied by the Volunteers, members of the Fire Brig- ade, a posse of police, and a large number of the general public and some councillor attended the morning service at the old Church, where the Vicar delivered a practical seTmon on the true duties of a citizen. LLANDUDNO BRIGHT SUNSHINE.—(Bright sunshine dur- ing the past week was 15 hours and 36 minutes. "MANNERS" was the subject of an in- teresting and suggestive paper Tead by MT Barnet, of to the members of St. George's Literary Society, on Tuesday evening. Mr Stevens (the vice-chairman) presided. TALHAIARN."—The Rev D. Gwynfryn Jones delivered, on Monday evening, to the members of Shiloh Literary Society, an nstruc- tive, interesting^ snd eloquent lccture on the late (Welsh poet, Talhaiarn." The Rev H. [Barrow Williams presided. •OHRSANT-ffEiMUM SHOW.On Wednes- day and to-day (Thursday), Mr John Walker gave a chryanthemum show at the Town Hall, | the proceeds being in aid of the funds of the Y.M.C.A. Musical selections} etc., were given I at intervals under the direction of iMr Emest Jones. THiE LLENORFA.—(Monday evening's meet- ing of the Llenorfa took the £ orm of a scrip- tural class, the subject under discussion bein<* John the Baptist," according to Esiah and St. Mark. The Rev Tom Davies was the leader. LECTURE.—To-nizht (Thursday) Mr Frank T. Bullen is delivering the first of a series of lectures promoted by The T.I.A. Lecture Com- mittee, at the Pier Pavilion. His subject will be Romance and ReaKty at Sea." Colonel the Rkr'ht. TTon. H. Lloyd Mostyn is announced to preside. to THE GRAND OLD MAN.—iMr Henry Wil- liams, Trvphena H'-use, delivered his interest- ing lecture entitled "William Ewa't Glad- stone," nt the Ebenpzer Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday evening. The discourse was illus- tnted with limeli7h'i. views. Mr O.W. Ro- berts presided over an appreciative audience. FOREIGN MJSSTON1S.—A public mretin- was held at St. Johr's'English Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday evenins- to promote the claims of the Weslovan Foreign Mission. An eloquent address oh ndfsinnn^v work was deliver.d by the iRev 'E. Stmley Edwards, who has beeai a missionary at Mvsore: Rev J. W. Whitmore, etc. Mr John IBellis presided. ^CONSTITUTIONAL .HISTORY.-Mb- A. ( G. Pugh presided over a well-attended meeting of members of St (Paul's Church held on Mon- dav evening, when Mr J. J. Marks, M.A., read an elaborate paper on "Constitutional Histcry. Complimentary references were made by Grenbalgh, Mr Hallmark, Mr Laniet, Mr Winter, Ml' 'Wilson, and Mr Cocker, who was inclined to be critical. rv,c,+„^ HOCKEY.—A much one-sided hockey match. was played on Saturday afternoon, the visitors be in- the representatives of Bangor University, \vho°were beaten by five .goals to nil. SO the local club have played five matches, of which four were won and one lost. They have stored 25 goals, with seven points against them. Shou'd they retain their present position the club will do well.. „ LECTURE.-The Rev. D. J. Lewis B.A., delivered the first of a, se-ies of lectures to the members of the Rehoboth L'terary Society on Tlmrvlav e-voiiin0'. They ure based on S DSmofd's book entitled Natural Law in the Spiritual Work." In thecourseof^ first lecture Mr Lewis dealt with Life, and its Origin," in an intelligent, instructive and Tiractical manner. Observations were made by P^ W S. Williams, Mr Robert Luther Ro- P{rr W. S. Williams, Mr Robert Luther Ro- ib»rts, Mr David Davies, the Chairman, and Mr J'sPECllnL SEWERAGE RATE.The Coun- cil met in committee on Tuesday evening, undeTthe presidency of Mr J.L ALrks when a deputation attended on behalf of the r dents of St, Mary's-road to ask the Coundl to rescind the special sewerage rate, which ha-d been levied upon them. Mr 0. W. Rober s (Bodeuron^ was the chief spokesman. Alter the deputation had retired an animated dis- cussion ensued, and on a division the voting was equal. The Chairman declined to give his casting vote. We understand, however, that a deputation is to wait on Lord Mostyn to ask him to bear the whole rate. OBITUARY.—After two or three years' lingering illness, Mrs 'Mary Anne Evans, the wife of Mr Adoniah Evans, manager of the Llandudno iBranch of the Metropolitan Bank, died on Wednesday evening. Mrs )Evans, who was 56 years of age, belonged to an old Llan- dudno family, being the youngest daughter of the late Mr Reuben Jones. and Mary Jones, of the Graig. Mrs Evans was originally a member of the Welsh branch of the Congregational Church, but became a member of Christ Church on her marriage in December, 1896. While m o-ood health she was most active in Church work and the promotion of a.ny good cause. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon in St. Tudno's Cemetery, the funeral being of a private character. Much sympathy is felt with Mr Evans in his bereavement. THE WIDENING OF MOSTYN-STREET. 10 n —The question of widening- Mostyn-street from Lipton's cori-ter as fa.r as Gloddaeth-street, came under the consideration of the Council in committee on Tuesday evening. The pro- posal was to add a poriion of the footpath on that side of the street to the carriage road, at an estimated expenditure of about JB600. At first, it was decided by a majority, on the motion of Mr James McMaster, seconded by Mr F. J. Sanson, to proceed with the work. The Engineer asked for instructions to prohibit the Light Railway Company from laying the rails down in the street until the work had 'been completed, or else it would cost C200 or £ 300 more. Upon that the previous resolu- tion was rescinded, and no ac'tion taken. A LOCAL LAWSUIT SETTLED. -4 The action of Mr Bonnalie, dental surgeon, v. IP,ake,r was set down for trial on Monday before Mr Justice Parker in the Chancery Division, the plaintiff and, defendant respectively living near [Llandudno and Llangollen.—Mr iBuck- master, K.C., M.P., for the plaintiff, said this was essentially a family dispute, and he was glad to say the parties had come to terms. He need not trouble his lordship with full details as to the terms of settlement. Plaintiff was claiming an interest in two estates, one the estate of a woman named lEliza Jones, and the other an interest in the estate of a man called Robert Baker. Questions had been raised as to the construction of the will. the rights to ar- rears of income and arrears of maintenance, all of which had, been settled on the terms that the defendant, Mrs Arthur Baker, should pay to the plaintiff £ 2650 within six months, with interest at 4 per cent. upon that sum, from that day until the end of the six months. That would purchase this interest in both estates. Then there would be a stay of all further pro- ceedings except for the purpose of carrying out the terms.—Mr Romer, K.C., for the defendant assented.—.Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, instructed Mr IBuckmaster for the plaintiff, OONVEIRSAZIONiE.—Under the auspices of the LIandudno and District Field Club, a con- versazione was held at Neville Hydro, on Wed- nesday afternoon, when an address was de- livered by the president, Mr Willoughby Gar- dner, F.L.S., F.R.G.S., his subject being, "Two local antiquities: a plea for their preserva- tion." The address was illustrated by about 50 views and plans shown by oxy-hydrogen lantern. The two local antiquities referred to were the Croonlech and the stone at Bodavon. The following took part in the musical pro- gramme :—'Miss Lilian Wright (violin), Miss Margaret and Miss Eva. Thomas, Miss Mary Rome, and the Apollo Quartette. Refreshments were served at intervals. The following had sent exhibits:—Miss Broome. Sunnyhill, geo- logical specimens Miss Eva Thomas, botanical specimens and shells Mr F. Ohiaipman, Pen- rhytnside, local birds; Mr Alec Hughes. Mos- tym-street, Llartdndtno, photographs: Mr F. Holland, Llovd-street. old photos, prints, etc. Mr Harry Thomas, Craigydon, botanical and ot!her .spefcimens; Mr R. J. Gresley-Jonee, Llandudno, local lefpidqptera and other speci- mens; Mr John Owen, Aval Ion, local birds; Mr Rickets., photographer, rxhotogirapihs, THE Y.M.C.A.—The i/nat.'trura-l social gather- ing in connection with the Y.M.C.A. was held at their rooms in Upper Mostyn-street, on Thursday evening, Mr 'G,. A. Hxnwhreys, chairman of the committee, presiding. There were about 75 present. Music was provided bv Mr Cocker (County School), Mr Cocker andi Mr W. R. Brookes.—The Rector, in the course of an interesting address, said he would not like the place to become a lazy, lounging, place, where the young men could come night iafter niight to dawdle tjhei-r existence away, buit a man was created to be a social being, and the institution could be a great blessing to those who were starting life. Thev should not. make the Y.M.,C.A. another chapel or a-notiher church (applause). There were plenty of dhapels and churches in Llandudno, and he hoped they would take full .advanf a"1 of them, In the Y.M.C.A. they wanted to bring Ohris- tian influences to bear upon the things they did. The Y.M.C.A. was not intended to be a rival to the churches and chapels, but a. rival to the public-houses. In that respect he honed it would be the means of broadening and widen;]' nig the outlook of all the members.— Mr Humphreys said that the committee were endeavourinoj to proceed on lines which would co-incide with the general principles so elo- quently laid down by the Rector (applause). LLANRWST THE POLICE OaURir.- There were only six or seven cases down for hearing at the Police Court on Monday, but as many as twelve justices were present to see that full justice was meted out' to the offenders. HOREB LITERARY SOCIETY—Tlhe Rev Ph,illip Price presided over a meeting of the Hotreb Impro-ve,ment Society held on Monday evening, when Mr Arthur Owen read a paper on "Immigration," and Miss Lizzie Jones, The WUlks, on "Self knowledge." .SMELLING CHRISTMAS FROM AFAR. -The MalStET and Matron of the Workhouse have been requested to give the usual Christ- mas dinner to the inmates. The next meeting of the guardians will be held on the llth,?proxi- mo. On thiat day they will partake of their Christmas dinner. It is only 14 days before time! UNSEASONABLE SALMON. — At thb Police Court, on Monday, before Colonel John- E/fone and other justices, Supt. Woollam charged' David, Jones. Scotlandnstreet, who did not appear, with being unlawfully in pos- session of unseasonable salmon. Defendant's wife appeared, and pleaded guilty to the offence, on behalf of her husband, who, it was stated, was working in South Wales. It was decided to hear the case in his absenc.—Srpt. Woollam 'then stated that about six o'clock on the evening of October 24th, he was on the highway near Brynderwen, when he saw the deefndant. Noticing that his -pockets were bulky witness searched him, and found inside the lining of his coat two salmons. 0 r,, weighed two pounds and the other over a pound.—Defendant said that he had caught them with his haird at Cilcenus brook.-A fine of 30s and costs was imposed, the Chairman observing, "And a very light fine, indeed." "-LINSEED COMPOUND" cures Coughs and Coidft- Gives immediate relief. 91d and 13!d. THE NURSING ASSOCIATION.—The Rev H. Rawson Williams proposed, at Tuesday's meeting of the Board cf Guardians,, that only £ 5 5s "per annum be subscribed in future to the funds of the district nurse, as her services were not now required in the house.—'Asked for his opinion whether they ought even to subscribe C5 5s, Mr O. Evans-Jones (the reliev- ing officer) said that he knew of one pauper case which the nurse attended all the year' roifnd. She might be attending other cases unknown to him. In fact, the nurse went everywhere where her services were required. —Mr John Berr^ stated that the nurse was doing excellent work. and her services to the poor were much more than the L5 5s.—Mr John Lloyd Morris (Peiwnachno) said that it was a case where the town should pay, and not to draw upon the general body of ratepayers. The country got no benefit whatsoever.—Mr 0. E. Parry "(Dohvyddelen) seconded the motion of the Rev Rawson Williams.—The Rev John. (fewer stated that- he sympathised much with what Mr Lloyd Morris had .said, but it was well that somebody looked afteT the poor jpedple who crowded to the towns, as if they had fallen from the moon. In the country, people lilad either relatives or friends to attend to them during illness.—The motion was then passed.
COLWYN BAY PETTY SESSIONS
COLWYN BAY PETTY SESSIONS NEW MAGISTRATES. J A DRUNKEN MOTHER. SATURDAY.—Before Henry Kneeshaw, Esq. iiii the, cha.ir), T. G. Osborn, Esq., J. Watkin Lumley, Esq., Joseph Smith, Esq., W. D. Houghton, EG-q., Thomas Parry, Esq., I J. Hammersley Heenan, Esq., and William Jones, Esq. NEW MAGISTRATES.—Mr Joseph Smith and Mr J. Hammersley Heenan took their places on the Bench for the first time at Col- wyn Bay. DRUNKS. — Alfred Cooper, pedlar, 35, Park-road, Colwyn iBay, was fined 10s and costs for being drunk and disorderly at Rhos- wn-S((i. on September 24th.—Robert Siteven McDougall, outside porter, Rhiw-road, Col- wyn Bay, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk in Rhiw-road on October 8th.—Wm. Griley, outside, porter, Park-road, Colwyn Bay, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk on October 27th.Price Jones, farmer, Plas- yn-Llysfaen, was fined 20s and costs for being t drunk in charge of a. poiiy in Abergele-road j on October 25th, this being his fourth ap- 11 pea ranee.—John Price, gardener, of Old Col- wyn, against whom a warrant was issued' at the last court, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk in Aberggele-road, Old Colwyn, on September 8th. Defendant denied that he was drunk, as he was at work until 5 o'clock, and there was not time, he said, for him to get drunk between that and 8 o'clock, when the police alleged he was drunk. A DRUNKEN MOTHER,—Margaret Wil- liams, a married woman, of 41, Park-road, Colwyn Bay, was summoned for being drunk at Hill Side-road on September 29th. Defen- dant pleaded guilty, and in reply to questions put by Mr Lumley, she stated that her hus- bnd was in delicate health, and that she had six children.—Mr Lumley Is it not a fktct that you receive money from e'hari'ties and spend it on drink?—Defendant: No, sir.— Mr Lumley: You get parish relief?—-Defen- dant Yes.—Mr Lumley And you spend all the money you get in drink?—Defendant: No, sir. I only spend what I earn myself.—Mr Lumley said' this was a very bad case. The woman had previously been fined for being drunk, and she spent all the money she could get in drink.—Defendant was understood to say that she would sign the pledge.-The magi- strates having consulted together, the Chair- man said We have considered your case, and it is a very sad one from what has been eli- cited from yourself. The charity given to your husband you have spent in drink. Now we want you to behave yourself in future, and we have decided to fine you Is only, and to bind you over in your own recognisances for £5 to be of good behaviour for six mouthy. If you don't behave you will have to go to prison. SaHOOL ATTENDANCE CASE.—Robert Jones, 71, Park-road, Colwyn Bay, was sum- monsed for not sending his stepson, Robert Greenley, aged 9 years", to the school. — Ed- ward Bithell, school 'attendance officer, said the boy had made, 80 attendances out of 97-—-Mr Lumley Do you think that you ought to bring a case like this before the magistrates when the attendance is not so glaringly bad?—Mr Bithell. Well, sir, it is a matter for the At- tendamce Committee. — The Chairman: Of course we don't know all the circumstances. No doubt the committee have considered all the circumstances.—Mr Bithell Yes, all cases are well considered before proceedings axe taken.—Mr Lumley Was any reason given to you why the boy does not attend?—Mr No sir. They won't give any reason, but I call there every time he stays away, and I find .him nursing the children while his mother is out washing.—Mr Lumley I do not think this is a case where we ought to fine.- The Chairman: The fine will be Is and costs, as we do not think it is a case for a very large fine. A LICENSE TRANSFER RED .—On the ap- plication of Mr Amphlett, the license for Messrs Ind, Coope's wine stores in Stat ion- road was transferred from Mrs Vincent Mulli- gan to Mr Wm. Holden. CATCHIN(J- A GOLDFINCH.—Inspector G. H. Eakins, R.S.P.C.A.. summoned Eli as Foulkes, n boy of 13 years, living at Carlyle House, Old Colwyn, for taking on November 3rd, a certain wild bird, to wit, a goidfinch, contrary to the Wild Birds Protection Acts, and the orders made thereunder. He stated that in consequence of complaints received from Old Colwyn, lie visited the district, and saw the defendant with a cage, containing a decoy bird, with three twigs smeared with bird-lime. A goldfinch alighted on one of the twigs, and the defendant ran and caught it. When the boy saw him approaching he nan away, and they had a chase for about 20 minutes across the fields. He found out where the boy lived, and in company with P.C. Owen went to the house, where he saw defendant with a freshly-caught goldfinch, and theire was another one in a cage, also freshly caught. At his request tlie boy liberated both birds, and promised not to catch any more.—-Defendant told the Bench that he did not catch any gold- finches, he bought them. The boy's motlier also addressed the Bench, and was very indig- nant at the conduct of Inspector Eakins in chasing her boy and demanding tha.t the birds should be set at liberty.—The Bench fined the defendant Is and costs, but warned him that if either he or other boys were caught trap- ping wild birds fagain during the close season they would be liabe to a fine of 20s and costs. 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GOLF ("OLWYX BAY v. LLANDUDNO GREAT ORME. The return match -between these clubs was played on the Colwyn Bay links on Saturday, with the following result :— | Colwyn Bay Llandudno. G. F. Holmes 1 H. Parker 0 J. Wadsworth 1H. Holt 0 —Wa.!bhew. OA. Dunphy 1 C. E. Jones 0 E. M. Turner 1 G. Harding 0 J. E. Hallmark 1 ^T- I'rice 1 C. Dunphy 0 3 3
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"NEVER HAD A SWEEP." A COLWYN BAY LANDLORiD AND HIS TENANT. At the Llandurjfio County Court on Thurs- day, Owen Lloyd, contractor, Pen dorian, Col- wyn Bay, sued Annie Eardlcy, of Sea Mount, Colwyn Bay, for £ 11 5s, rent alleged to be d'ue, and £ 2 for blinds, making a total of P,13 5s.—Defendant put in a counter-claim for £ 41. j—'Mr O. Bernard Lowe appeared for,the plain- tfff, and Mr James Amphlett for the. denfen- dant.—John Owen Lloyd, son of the plaintiff, said that he went into the defendant's house in January, and was told by her that the dining-rom chimney was smoking. He went to the room, and saw a fire burning. There v%s no smoke in the room, although it was a. stormy day. Miss Eiardley again sent for him about two days later, when he went into two rooms, but failed to see any smoke. The de- fendant said to him, "Just as the doctor comes the pain is gone." He told her that she ought to have had the chimney swept, to which she replied that she had never 'had a sweep in her house, and did not intend starting.—The de- fendant siaid that w^en she first went into the house the kitchen chimney Smoked a little, but she did not complain. In October, she lit fires in the other rooms, which were all right u;p to middle of November, when they commenced to emit smoke very badly. She complained to the landlord, who. with his son, ca.me to see about the smoke and promised to attend to it. Ha put two revolving cowls on the chimneys, but they had no effect. Eventually she told him that if he could do no more she must see to it. So she engaged a man to cure the al- leged defect, but the landlord said that he would not allow strange men on the roof. She left the house because Mr Lloyd would not allow her to make it comfortable." Sihe claimed for loss of visitors £ 5. for depreciation of fur- niture caused by pmoke £10, also Pll 5s for non-occupation of the house and other items, making a total of £ 41. His Honour pave. judgment for the plaintiff for £ 13 5s. and iudiment for the defendant on the counter-claim for JE2.
CONWAY TOWN COUNCIL
CONWAY TOWN COUNCIL MAYOR RE-ELECTED BY CASTING VOTE. On Friday, a good deal of interest was displayed at Conway in the election of Mayor, the. Council Chamber being crowded. The elec- tion of councillors on November 1st resulted in the two political narties being equally re- presented. it was therefore a little uncertain how the election of Mayor would end. Punctually at. noon, the retiring Mayor, Dr R. A. Prichard, took the chair. On the Liberal side were eight members, including the newly-elected Labour councillor. Mr Robert Jones, who is the first representative of Labour to be returned to the Council. On the opposite side were seven Conservative members, and the Mayor constituted the eighth. Alderman Netherwood (Liberal) rose to make a. propostion, but was stopped by the Mayor, who remarked that, as he believed he was him- self to be proposed for re-election, he should not preside during the election. It was agreed that Mr W. M. Sever, the Deputy-Mayor, should take the chair. Mr Sever (Conserva- tive) acted accordingly, a-nd Mr A. G. Rogers rising to ma;:e a proposition was asked to pro- ceed. Mr A. J. Oldman claimed that Mr Nether- wood, who had merely sat down at the request '}f the Mayor, should have priority for the mo- tion he wished to bring forward. Mr Nether- wood, who had risen almost simultaneously with Mr Rogers., was, however, told that the proceedings being begun de novo, Mr Rogers having risen first, must have the 'preference. Mr Rogers accordingly moved that the re- tiring Mayor be re-elected, and this was se- conded by Mr E. Lloyd Janes. Mr Netherwood proposed as an amendment the election of Mr John Williams. He re- irret-ted the "other side" had not met favour- a,bly the overtures for a. compromise, and hoped that the worthy doctor, whose re-appointment had been proposed, and whom they all es- teemed, would not take the amendment as a personal matter. Mr Henry Jones seconded the amendment. which the Deputy-Mfayor at once put to the Council. Mr John Williams asked* whether it was understood that neither Dr "Prichard nor bim- self would vote. and Dr Pricha.rd intimated that he agred to that course. The seven re- mainintr Liberals then oast their votes for MT i Williams, and the Deputy Mayor counted six Conservative votes for Dr Priehard. "Then the amendment is carried," he said, where- uoon Alderman Hadlev '(Conservative) said1. "Are you voting yourself, Mr Deputy Mavor?" "Of course T wish to votp," said Mr Sever. biol,diiit up his hand, "and that makes seven* each way. I Pive mv casting vote far the ele". tion of the retiring Mayor." Mr A. J. Oldman: You cannot give your vote now. sir. You have already declared thai the amendment was carried Alderman H. Hughes, amid cries of "chair" from the Conservative side, pressed the rioi-nt raided by Mr Oldman, but the Deputy Mayor said he had a right to his vote. and declared Dr Priehard re-elected. The Mayor then reamed his robes and chain, and returned thanks. He claimed that the chair had been occupied more often bv Lib- erals than by Conservatives, at which state- Trent Alderman Huiohes cried "Question I" The Afavor then gave a.resume of the work dbne by the Council in the oast twelve months. Ho nominated Mr John Williams as his deputy. On the motion of Dr Morgan, seconded by Mr A. J. Oldman. a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Dr Pridhard for his services in the chair in the pa.st year. The election of +he various cornmn'tfeeK of the Council was then proceeded with., and the Council adiourned. Outside the Council Chamber the Pmrvevor dirtied attention to several voun^ fir t:r:P"é' which have been planted there* nnd he stated that thev are of the variety it is intended to nliant on the Morfa to prevent the shifting of the fiands.
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The executive committee of the Llandudno Guardian Society for the 'Protection of Trade issued its annual (report to the members on Wednesday. The report skates that the num- iber of members showed a. slight increase. How- ever, they would continue to urge members to itake every advantage of the facilities which the society was able to offer, and; also to make known as widely as possible the many advan- tages which its membership affords', so that the Tato of progress might me. maintained, and, if possible, increased. The value of the society increased with its membership, as with new members new sources of information were ob- tained, and the mutual assistance afforded by the exchange of confidential local knowledge by members, though the society was rendered more extensive. The committee congratulated the society upon the highly successful season which had recently drawn to a close. The wea- ther throughout the summer had been most favourable, and to that fact must lbe partially attributed the unusually large number of visi- tors which the town received. It was believed that the number wa.s greater than that of any previous year. The oommifttee wished to draw attention to the practice, now unfortunately too prevalent, for a large number of residents to buy goods outside -e town, which could be obtained of local traders. This practice could not have the question of cheapness in fts favour, for the committee venture to think that such goods could be obtained locally at a raJte quite as reasonable as outside dealers can supply them. It was hardly necessary for them to re- mind residents that in the interests of trade in Llandudno it was desirable tha.t as much as possible business dealirngs should be conducted locally.
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BETTWSYCOED POLICE COURT SATURDAY.—Before Col. Johnstone (pre- siding), Jelf Petit, Esq., and the Rev John Gower. TRANSFER.—On the application of Mr Latimer Jones (Messrs Porter, Amphlett and Jones) the license of the Ship Inn, Trefriw, was temporary transferred to Eleanor Owen, on condition that certain structural alterations were executed of which plans and specifications were submitted. NO LIGHT.—.David Davies, Rhos Goch, Penmchno, was fined Is and costs for riding his bicycle without a light after the prescribed hours.
j ROWDYISM AT LLANFAiRFECHAN
ROWDYISM AT LLANFAiRFECHAN YOUNG MEN'S EXTRAORDINARY BEHAVIOUR. At BHUV-W. on Tuesday, seven younw men from Llanfairfv'cluan were charged with mali- ciously damaging a sweetmeat delivery ma- chine on the Llanfairfecha-n parade, and also with ptbstruidtaon.- 'Deifendlants were Robert Jones, Evan Jones, Robert Wynne, Richard Thomas Htvghes, William John Hughes, Daniel EVans, and Hugh William Hughes. j Mr S. R. Dew said he appeared for the police and for the Sweetmeat Automatic D< livery Company. On the 3rd inst.. about 11.30 at night, P.C. Griffith, stationed at Llanfair- fechian, heard a noise in the direction of the parade. He hastened to the parade, and half way there met the defendants running from tho direction of the parade. They then pulled off their hinges and tlurew into the road a number d-e of garden .sates, wooden and iron. The officer told the defendants he would report them for what they had done to the gates, and would also hold them responsible for what- they had done on the parade. P.C. Griffiths then went along the route traversed by defenda.nts, and (found that no fewer than 11 gates had been un- himged and thrown into the highway. On the parade he found three of the parade seats torn from tiheir fastenings and thrown down. To crown all, the defendants had torn a heavy sweetmeat delivery machine from its fasten- ings and thrown it on the parade, and damaged it to the exte.nt of £2 5s. William John Hughes, for whom Mr Roger Evans appeared, .pleaded not guilty, and the .charge against him was dismissed. All the others pleaded guilty to the mischief on the parade and to unhinging the gates, but denied having flung the gates on the high road. They threw them into their respective- grounds. (Each of the ,a,efend.amts was fined 10s and costs for gate throwing and 10s and costs for the oifences on the parade. In addition, they were ordered to pay the amount of damage done. and the expenses of three witnesses.
THEI/VELSH "CHURCH COMMISSION…
THEI/VELSH "CHURCH COMMISSION COMMISSION SLOW PROGRESS. Much uncertainty appears to prevail with regard to the proceedings of the Welsh Churoh, Commission. Lord Justice Vauighan Williams is said to be I disinclined to take any further evidence before I the Christmas recess, but it is poasible that the Commision will sit for the purpose of con- sidering and of systematising the documentary evidence already submitted to them, more par- ticularly that relating to the administration of the estates of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners in Wales and these of the trustees of Queen Anne's Bounty. MERIONETH METHODISTS' CENSURE. At the Monthly Meeting of the OalviuiGtic: Methodists of West Merioneth, held at Blaenau Festiniog, it was resolved "That this meeting records its utter dissatisfaction with the pro- ) ceediuss of the Welsh Church Commission, especially with the strong bias a>nd evident partially in treating witnesses displayed by the chasm;jam, Lord! Justice Vaugihan Wil- lliams. FfUIJTHElR EVIDENCE, It is understood, says the Parliamentary correspondent of the "Pall Mall Gazette," that the sitting of the Welsh Church Commis- sion will be resumed at Westminster shortly, when it was hoped that the evidence to be. sub- I mitted by 'the Central Disestablishment Com- mittee will be ready for production. CARNARVOiNSHIRE TESTIMONY. Mr Herbert Roberts, Mr William Jones, and Mr Ellis W. Davies will at'tencL at Carnarvon on an early date for the purpose of conferring with the County Committee. A LIVERPOOL PROTEST. The annual meeting of the Liverpool and District Free Church Council was held on Tuesdiay in Anfield-road Welsh Presbyterian Church. iMbr William EVans, Anfieid, the pre- sident, introduced his successor, the Rev 0. L. 'Roberts, who referred to the question of the I)^establishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales as a subject on which the Welsh people had long ago made up their minds. The appointment of the Commission to inquire into the state of the Church in Wales had not been in accordance with what the Nonconformity of the country had a right to expect from a Liberal Government, and with due respect toi the Welsh representatives in the Cabinet and. to the Government he sub- mitted that the voice of Wales in the return of one solid body of Liberal members should have been recognised as the best testimony as to the feeling oi the country. been recognised as the best testimony as to the feeling of the country.
INQUIRY AT COLVVYN BAY. !
INQUIRY AT COLVVYN BAY. PROPOSED LOANS. On Wednesday morning, Major J. Stewart, of the Local Governments (Board, held a puiblio inlquiry. at the Council Offices, Conway-road, concerning proposed loans of B263, J3275, amd JB223 in respect of Town Hall, purchase of Pwllycrochan Woodisi and cemetery, respective- ly. There were present: (Mr Joseph Dicken (deputy chairman of tthe Council), Councillor Charles Reynolds, Councillor William Davies, Mr James Amphle^ (clerk to the Council), Mr Joseph H. Roberts (deputy oerk), ajid Mr Wil- liam Jones (surveyor). The 'Clerk read out a list of tthe various loajis obtained by the Council under special Acts for public purposes, and stated tha.t the general district rate, including water, was 5s 6dJ in the -0, and the poor rate, including education, was es 8d. In regard to the Town Hall, in the first place, a loan was obtained1 for the actual purchase money, only JB4,600, since then there had been certain expenses incurred in trans- ferring and, structural alteratios, for which the loan was now required. The ^Commissioner went into the various items of excess e-xpendit-axe in furnishing amd ¡ fitting up the Town Hall, with extreme care, his inquiries in this direction occupying nearly two hours. At the conclusion of his researches into expenditure. Mr William: Davies expressed his pleasure at the careful way in which the j Commissioner had gone into tihe maitter. In regard to the loan required for the pur- chase of the woods, the Clerk stated that the original loan was JB7,600, the purchase price. The vendom-t he directors of the Pwllycrochan Estate Company—stipulated that the purchase should be completed: before a certain date; but in consequence of the Council desiring to con- struct a higher level reservoir and a pumping station in the woods, they had to obtain the sanction of the Local Government Board, which I caused coinsideratble delay in negotiating the loan. Consequently, in accordance with the terms of the vendors, interest at 4 per cent had to be paid on the purchase money. The direc- tors charged the Council for interest £ 241 { 5s 6d, but the (Council demurred. and' eventually I the directors of the Pwllycrochan Estate Co. r agreed to accept £ 120. The Commissioner questioned the clerk as to whether as a solicitor, he thought it was fair to the ratepayers to allow the delay in raising the money, while all the tame interest was being paid at the rate of about j320 a month. I The Clerk said he did not see how the Coun- cil could have done otherwise, pending the sanction of the 'Local Government Board to the scheme for the supply of water to the higher levels, which was one of the conditions upon which the vendors offered specially favourable terms as to the purchase Trice.. ■Mr William Davies said the delay might! -MSO be accentuated by the fact that the Council and the directors of the Pwllycrochan Estate Co. only hold 'their meetings monthly. The Commissioner then inquired into the loan required in connection with the cemetery, the clerk explaining: the reason for the loan. A vote of thanks 'to the CommIssIoner con- cluded the inquiry.
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;0;11 DEATH OF THE RECTOR OF LLYSFAEN J The death occurred on the 8th inst. of the Rev Robert Jones, rector of Llysafen, Colwyn Bay, aged 60 years. The deceased gentleman was at time a curate at Denbigh, and from there was promoted to the rectory of Bala, and subsequently to Llysfaen. He was well liked by his parishioners, among whom he laboured for 17 years, and to whom his know- ledge of medicine was frequently of great ser- vice. He was also keenly interested in the gipsies who wander about North Wales, and his death will be sincerely mourned by them. The rector was fond of wood carvinar, at which art he excelled, and his acquaintance with Welsh folk-lore was very extensive. The funeral took place on Saturday after- noon at the Parish Church. The service at the Rectory was taken by the Rev T. Jones, vicar of Abergele, and the Rev W. Pownall Owen. rector of LIanelian. The choir also at- tended and sang a hymn. before proceeding to the church, where the Rev T. Pugh-Jones, assistant curate, read the first part of the burial service. the lesson being read by the Rev C. F. Roberts, rector of Llanddulas. The choir, under the direction of Mr Hughes, head- master, at the National Schools, sang several hymns during the service in church. At the graveside the Rev David Jones, vicar of Gor- sedd, and Proctor in Convocation, officiated, the committal prayers beiirg said by the vicar of Abergele. The service concluded with the singing of "0 Fryniau Caersalem." The chief mourners were the two daughters of the de- ceased. There were also a. large number of parishioners present, in addition to personal friends and the clergy of the surrounding dis- i trict. ——
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LEAD MINING IN TREFRIW POLLUTING WATER. AND POISONING ANIMALS. A FARMER COMPENSATED. His Honour Judge Moss was engaged, all day, on Friday, in hearing the action of J. B. Roberts, farmer, Llanrhychwyn, who claimed £ 38 from the Cyfftv Mining Com- pany, Trefriw, for the loss of four animals in consequence, as it was alleged, of the negli- gence of the company in working the mine. Mr R. A. Griffith (instructed by Messrs R. O. Jones and Davies) appeared for the plain- tiff and Mr A. Elias, of Liverpool (instructed by Messrs Lloyd-George and George) was for the defendant company. y Mr Griffith, in his opening address, said that the plaintiff was tenant of a farm called Pen- ygraig, about half a mile distant from the Cyff- ty Lead Mine. The water of a stream which passed through the plaintiff's land had been used by the company to work underground machinery. After being so used it wa.s pumped up into a settling pilt.. and then resumed its natural course through the plaintiff's fields. In January last the plantiff found one of the ponies which had been gazing in the meadow "blown out," It died later. Shortly after- wards another ,pony died, and later on two cows. It was contended that the four animals were poisoned by water polluted by minerals. Mr THe-r Mclntryre, surveyor, engineer, and agent to the Gwydyr and other estates, ^ibniitted a plan showing, the mine, the stream, the settling pit, and plaintiff's farm, and the immediate district. Witness stated that the water was very much discoloured at the settling pit when Tie saw it. When It-lie mine water entered from the pit to the stream, it was in plaintiff's land, and, therefore, poi- luted. J. B. Roberts, the plaintiff, stated that the Cyffty Mine was not working when he went to the farm. It was re-started a little over twelve months ago, and ever since there had been a change in the condition of the stream, which ran through his land. When the stream was low the water was more polluted. He bad ponies grazing in what are known as Cae Garw and Ffridd Goch. The first pony he found "blown out" in Ffridd Goch. To died in about five hours after he had seen it. The second pony he saw in Ffridd Arw, from which he had an access to Cae Garw, which bor- dered on the settling pit. It was dead, and was swollen like the other. On May 27th, uuo of the cows was taken ill. It was grazing in a fi&ld adjoinin? the pit. Witn^&s goi. medi- cine from Mr Rhydwen Jones, veterinary sur- geon, for the cow, but it died in about ten hours. On the 17th of June be found another cow ill in C'ae Garw. The animal was attended by Mr Rhydwen Jones, but it only lived four or five days. Witness saw small fish in the stream above the settling pit, but they were dead. His wife went to Robert Thomas, the defendants1 foreman, after the second cow had died. They had complained many times about the water being stopped, but the company took no notice of the complaints. Cross-examined by Mr Elias, witness said that the ponies were not his ponies. He only j "kit the grazing. The Judge: How is he liable? Mr R. A. Griffith: Because the plaintiff is responsiblle to the third party. The Judge I am against yoir, Mr Griffith, but I will allow the owners to be made parties to the action if the defendants are willing. Mr Elias: No; we must object to tliat' course. 1 Mr Griffith Very well, I &hall bring another action. Mr Eilias (to plaintiff)': Did the cows 'belong to you -Witness Yes. Mr J. Rhydwen Jones, veterinary surgeon, gave evidtence as to having given medicine for the first cow after having heard the symptoms detecrifbed. He attended the second ,cow, which was suffering from red water. Mr R.. O. Davies deposed to having taken three samples of water from t'he various parts of the stream, which he had handed to Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, science master at the Festiniog County School, for analytical purposes. Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, B.Sc., deposed that he liad a-nalysed the samnles he had received from Mr Davies, and had found in them in- dications of lead. iHe could not. state the pro- portion, 'because he had not gone into that. Mr Roberts added that he was only asked to Qay whether there were any lead in t'he water. Moses Roberts, head bailiff for the River Conway Conservators, deposed that he had in 1899, and afterwards in 1902, reported to the Conservators that the stream was being pollu- i ted from the mine. Legal proceedings were instituted and. a conviction ensued. Mr Elias stated that thte defence contended that the animals had died from other causes than poisojiing from the stream. TT/y might have been poisoned by eating oak leaves or other poisonous foliage, which were to be found in that neighbourhood. Captain W. Oldfield said that he was joint proprietor of the mine with Mr Balmein, the lease having been assigned to them by the receiver of the company, with the consent of the liquidators. The same system applied to the working of the mine as to all Jead mines. The effluent from the settling tank was clearer than the water flowing into it, and he was con- fident that the stream was not polluted. 'Evidence to the same effect was given by Lloyd Jones (Bala), R. Thomas, John Roberts, Evan Evans fVottv), John Williams (Ty'n- gwem), who stated that he had been a tenant of Pencraig. and had had five of bis cows ill it the same fields, but they did not die; G- R. Roberts, veterinary surgeon, Pwllheli, wTtf -v y I declared that the symptoms of the malady from which the animals died were inconsis- tent with lead poisoning; Rodleric Williams (foreman of the mine.), and: Dr Fox, who evidence with regard to the rainfall. l His Honour said he was bound to conclude that whatever the poisonous inirredients jtJ this water were it was that, which caused tJbØ death of the animals. He gave judgment for £ 24, the amount claimed for the two cmVS? whh costs. As to the ponies the defendant declined his Honour's offer to bracket their owner as a co-plaintiff. The question of injunction was adjourned'. No injunction w'i' be granted if improved means of preventing pollution a-e adopted by the next court.
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