The North Wales Weekly News

-r:. Welsh Minister's Retirement. THE REV. T. KEINION THOMAS. The Rev. T. Keinion Thomas, pastor of the Congregational Chapel at Portdinorwic, has intimated to his congregation his intention to resign his pastorate with a view to retirement from the active work of the ministry. Mr. Thomas has long been a prominent figure in the Welsh Congregational life, being an able and eloquent preacher. He was educated, at Bala College, his first pastorate being that at Llan. fairfechan, where he remained 21 years. Six years ago he became pastor of the Portdinorwic church. Mr. Thomas was at one time editor of The Celt," a Welsh national newspaper, then printed at Conway. Mr. Thomas also took over Y Cronicl," a Welsh Congregational organ, pub- lished by Messrs. R. E. Jones, Bros., at Con- way. The Cronicl was founded by the brothers J. and S. R. Roberts, Congregational ministers, of Llanbrvnmair, who were the first persons to advocate the establishment of the penny post. Mr. Thomas was two or three years ago president of the Bala-Bangor College, and signalised his year of office by his active promotion of the movement for the purchase outright of the present College buildings, him- self subscribing £ 100 to the fund.

ANTIPLI.'4 Husband When I pulled you down here last year it was precious hard work I remember." Wife Yes Neither of us had taken Antipon then, you know, think of the difference. WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR IT ? YES, what are you doing for that excessive fatness which has been troubling you, stout reader? This is a very important question, if you only knew it; for neglected over-stoutness means chronic obesity, and a host of ills to boot; while mistaken treatments for the reduc- tion of obesity mean further trouble. So many of these pernicious treatments are based on starvation and drugging—mineral poisons, gener- ally—and do much more harm than good. Avoid all such treatments if you have any respect for physical fitness health, strength, vitality, beauty. There is one remedy which is rapidly gaining a world-wide reputation as a permanent cure of obesity, to wit, Antipon, which has cured thousands upon thousands of cases, many of them of the most severe and obstinate character. So there is no reason why any stout person, of whatever age or condition, need despair. AxLti. pon helps to renourish and revitalise the entire system whilst rapidly ridding it of all super- fluous fatty matter. It gives the subject an enviable appetite and restore6 sound digestive powers. Do not fear, stout reader, because you can thoroughly enjoy your food during and after the Antipon course of treatment, that this will either retard the weight-reduction or cause a re- development of the excessive fatty matter. Not so; Antipon has the wonderful power of over. coming the most troublesome tendency to make a lot too much fat. Hence, when the body is reduced to normal weight and satisfactory sym- metrical proportion, the cure may be regarded as a permanent one. Antipon is an absolutely harmless liquid preparation of a purely veget- able nature. Antipon is sold in bottles, price 2S. 6d. and 4s. 6d., by chemists, stores, etc., or in case of disappointment may be obtained (on sending amount) carriage paid, in private packet, direct amount) carriage paid, in private packet, from the Antipon Co., Olmar Street, London, S.E.

Llanrwst Inspector and his Pension. EXTRAORDINARY DISCUSSION AT WREXHAM. At the meeting of the Denbighshire Standing Joint Committee, held at Wrexham on Friday, Inspector Wyse, Llanrwst, made an applica- tion to be allowed to retire on a pension after 28 years and two months' approved service. Mr. Aneurin O. Evans (Denbigh) said he thought they should hear Inspector Wyse's reason for resigning. He was in Llanrwst the previous week, and he was told that Inspector Wyse had been forced to retire. When an ap- plication was made by this officer for a non- pensionable allowance in Denbigh about eighteen months ago it was not supported by the Chief Constable. He did not know whether this had anything to do with the retirement. Colonel Wynne Edwards Is it in order to discuss why Inspector Wyse has sent in his resignation? Mr. Evans I dare say it is not, if you like tcf stifle this matter and suppress it. On a point of procedure, the Clerk stated that the Committee had no discretion as to refusing a pension to which an officer was en- titled, provided he did not wish to withdraw his application. They would then consider whether permission to withdraw should be given, as had been done on a previous occasion. Mr. A. O. Evans, continuing, said a sub- ;committee which dealt with the question of non-pensionable allowances passed a scheme which was of no benefit to Inspector Wyse. If it had been a benefit they could have retained the services of one of the best and most satis- fr.Gjtory police inspectors in the force, and the county would have been saved a considerable sum of money. The fac was that Inspector Wyse incurred the displeasure of 'he Chief Constable in making application, contrary to his wish, for a non-pensionable allowance. Things had not been going on very smoothly in Llanrwst since then, and he believed that this resignation had been forced upon the in- spector, who did not really wish to retire, but, having incurred the Chief Constable's dis- pleasure, he had ro option. The Chairman (Mr. James Darlington) I think you must be out of order in making this statement. Mr. Evans: I am asking for information. Surely I am entitled to ask for information from the Chief Constable? The Chairman You are dealing with matters of discipline, and you are making a statement with rgard to what the Chief Constable's duties are with regard to it, and I think that will be out of order. Mr. Evans said he was quite aware that the conduct of the police was absolutely in the hands of the Chief Constable, and that they as a committee were simply and nominally there to supervise what he did. But so long as the inspector was a satisfactory officer of the force, when a member of the Standing Joint Committee was told that resignation had been forced upon him, surely that member was entitled to ask whether there had been friction between this inspector and the Chief Constable, what was the cause of that friction, and whether the Chief Constable was justified in getting this man to retire. They all knew that this man had years of service still at his back, and he could not be more than fifty-one years of age. Was it not, therefore, worth their while to retair, his service.; and save the rates of the county? The Chairman I am advised you have no right to ask the question. It is a matter of discipline entirely and solely in the hands of the Chief Constable. Mr. Evans emphasised his assertion that In- spector Wyse was a comparatively young man, and urged that theie must be something be- hind all this. According to what he had been told, this officer had also incurred the dis- pleasure of some of the members of the Bench at Llanrwst. Inspector Wyse pointed out that he would not be entitled to two-thirds of his pension unless the Committee allowed him to remain in the force until next February. His request was granted The Chief iconstable stated that he had no animosity against Inspector Wyse. On the contrary, he was doing his best to get him an appointment, and he (the Chief Constable) had letters in his favour, which he had shown him. He had no wish at all to do him any injury, but he must maintain the discipline of his force. Later in the proceedings Colonel Mesham moved that the Chief Constable's salary be in- creased by ^50 per annum. He pointed out that Major Leadbetter could have retired on a pension several years ago, and that by remain- ing in the force he had saved the county £266. In view of his thirty-two years' excellent ser- vice, he felt that this recognition was only due. Mr. L. W. Jelf Petit seconded. Mr. A. O. Evans said he had received a notice to attend what he called a caucus meet- ing of the Committee, to be held a few iiiinutes before that quarterly meeting, with reference to this subject, and in this letter, which was signed by the Chairman, it was suggested that the members should confer in private in the hope that the whole Committee could be induced to agree to the increase of salary. He failed to see why a matter of such importance should be discussed in private. If the Chiet Constable desired this increase, he would be the first man to show cause why he was entitled to it. The only reason advanced by Colonel Mesham was that the Chief Con- stable had been many years In the service. Other people who had been long years in the service had been asked to retire because they had been many years in the service, and be- cause they had impeded progress in the force by way of promotion of other people. Supt. Jones was asked to retire because he had been long enough in the force and impeded the ad- vancement of others. Why should he be asked to retire regardless of his private feelings? Was it not time for the Chief Constable to retire for the same reason? He should have thought some persons would have known that their services were not so acceptable as they used to be, and, having received this hint, would have gracefully handed in their resignation. Instead of that, it was proposed to increase the Chief Constable's salary. They were told that by reason of the Chief Constable's not availing himself of his right to retire on a pension, the county had been saved so much money. Could it not be equally so with regard to Superintendent Jones and Inspector Wyse? Was this the genuine reason for an increase, namely, that they ought to recognise the Chief Constable's long service? He ventur- ed to say it was not. He objected to this in- crease and to this private meeting. Mr. Gomer Roberts said he attended the private meeting to ask Colonel Mesham to withdraw this motion. It was rather a deli- cate matter, and he was sure those gentlemen who were members of the Committee by virtue of their being on the Commission of the Peace did not wish to carry a resolution of this character against the wishes of the whole Committee. Col. Mesham strongly objected to the use by Mr. Aneurin Evans of the word caucus," which he conceived to mean a sort of hole-and- corner business on the part of one particular section. Every member had been invited to a friendly meeting to discuss whether or not they could be unanimous on the subject. There was no desire by anyone to prevent pub- licity. He strongly protested against Mr. Evans's use of the word. Mr. A. O. Evans It is more than justified, sir. Eleven voted for the increase, whereupon Mr. John Evans (Henllan) remarked, "All Quarter Sessions members, if I may observe, I sir! Nine voted against, and when the motion was declared carried, Colonel Wynne Edwards retorted, It shows that the Quarter I Sessions members are more able in discharging their duties than the County Council mem- bers."

Organising Agriculturists. Many attempts have been made during the past few years to bring the grower of farm produce and the producer of fruits into direct touch with the consumer, but very little pro- gress has been made. Now, however, the Agricul- tural Organization Society, whose headquarters are in London, may be complimented upon hav- ing laid what is likely to prove a solid founda- tion. This Society has already created an im- pression, and a start has been made in the right direction. It has for its leader an active and "live'' President in the person of Mr. R. Yerburgh, Chester's Parliamentary represenattive, and for its Secretary Mr. Nugent-Harris, a gentleman of ability and well versed in all matters ap- pertaining to agriculture. Several meetings in various districts have been held, and had the support of leading landowners, farmers, market gardeners, and local growers of the districts. As a result, milk was agreed upon as the first to be launched off from near London, to be followed by poultry, eggs, and general pro- duce. The Midlands has been selected for an- other depot, and numerous large fruit and vegetable growers around Evesham and Rugby have promised to support the venture, also several Co-operative Societies in and around Birningham have signified their intention to support as consumers, and may possibly be- come shareholders. So with the co-operation of large farmers and support from the numerous body of allotment holders and market garden- ers, together with the public in addition to Co-op's, as purchasers, there ought to be a bright future in store for the man on the land. There is no mistaking the fact, and it is mani- fest too plainly to those engaged in the sales of farm produce in provincial town markets, that to-day there is a strong desire to get produce direct from the farms and fruits from the orchards. The A.O.S. presents an opportunity now which agriculturists and those of limited means in particular ought to take advantage of, as co-operation is undoubtedly to their interest. A meeting with a view of a possible centre being established in Anglesey was recently held at Llangefni, when the question of the organisation of agriculturists, together with the fonration of credit banks, was discussed, and manv of the leading local landowners, Members of Parliament, and other notable gentry were present and promised support to the undertaking. Possibly ere long Chester, or some point near, may be tapped. Many fruit and vegetable growers on the Dee side, and on the borders of Cheshire and Wales, would undoubtedly find such an organisation as the Agricultural Society of immense value to them, as it would be in direct touch with at least a hun- dred centres for the disposal of perishable pro- ducts during the soft fruit seasons, and growers of clover, hay and straw in North Wales would be benefitted by such an outlet for their pro- duce as the Society could offer them. RAILWAY BENEFITS. Railway companies would give greater and better facilities in various ways to a large con- cern, who probably might have sufficient pro- duce to warrant the running of special trains at various times, and during the soft fruit sea- son: n particular. Later times for loading could no doubt be managed, and this is most important for growers of peas, strawberries, and other saft fruits in the summer months. If rain should fall in the meantime or a power- ful hot sun cast a burning heat on the growing products, the fruit or vegetables, especially green peas and strawberries, would be ruined before it could reach the next day's markets. Hundreds of pounds have been lost season after season in this way, especially so on Fridays, as general markets on Mondays are not good or reliable for sale of soft produce. CHEAPER FREIGHTS. Cheaper freights also would be an advant- age, as the A.O.S. could make up full loads, whereas small and individual loaders can sel- dom arrange this, and even in the case of the big grower in the parish he frequently splits his consignment to the same market for various consignees. There is unfortunately, always a difficulty in getting the wealthy or large farmers to take interest in any schemes of this nature, as he is not dependent on the quick sale of his produce to meet the" rent and wages bills," and in cases of gluts can hold on," whereas the giower with limited resources must either sell or send his goods for sale on commission, apart from the state of the market at the moment. But, however, the large and wealthy grower would find by co-operating he would have a stronger list of markets to select from, and could depend upon his produce being placed to the best advantage, and his money secure, whilst to the grower of limited means, from all poir.ts of view the aid of the A.O.S. would be invaluable.

The John Bright School, Llandudno. The new term is now well begun, and staff and pupils are getting down to steady hard work. To those responsible for the school's success, it has been most encouraging to find that the hopes entertained of a further increase in numbers have been most liberally fulfilled. Not only has the century been attained, but all previous records have been distanced by a full score. This large increase has necessitated an addition to the staff. The new member is Miss Eunice Davies, B.A., graduate in Honours of the University of Wales. The list of scholarships and certificates gained in the course of the year has been al- ready published, but we have pleasure in chronicling the following further successes of old pupils:—In a recent competitive examina- tion for a Post-office appointment, J. A. Ro- berts, of Conway, who left last term, came out easily first. Miss Gwladys Owen has passed successfully one of the two examinations held by the Pharmaceutical Society for qualification as a member. Mr. Llewelyn Davies, formerly of Conway, has been recently appointed head- master of the Llawr y Bettws School. All were at the John Bright County School for four or five years it is hoped that the new entrants will be given full opportunity of reap- ing the benefits the scheme of education confers.

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