The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Conway Board of Guardians. j l.) aJ u .I U U£tl U.I«.&II')" The Pacing of Ai my Pensioners. Many Gifts to the Inmates. A MEETING of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Friday. There were present Mr Hugh Owen (chairman, Alderman H. Hughes, Messrs W. F. Jones' (vice-chairman), T. Abram, Owen Williams, Robert Parry, John Jones, J. Roger Dawson, J. W. Raynes, J.P., G. O. Jones, J.P., Edward Williams, Richard Jones, Edward Thorp, Robert Ellis, P. H. McClement, with 'the clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), Mr J. W. Post, and the usual officials. The Architect's Gift. The splendid, clock presented by Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E., to the Board had been fixed in the Boardroom. A brass plate, inscribed with the following inscription, was attached "1902. Presented to the Board of Guardians of the Conway Union on the completion of the new Boardroom, and to mark 25 years' service as architect to the Board, by Mr T. B. Farrington, architect.—HUGH OWEN, -sq., Chairman." The Chairman and the New Year. At the outset of the business, the, Chairman wished all the members a happy New Year, and expressed a hope that during the ensuing twelve months, they would find their duties there performed under happy circumstances.- Doubtless they would all .try to do what was right, and by so doing they would find reas-on to be happy. They would notice that the new clock presented to the Board by Mr Farrington had been fixed. He hoped they would not for- get to take notice of it occasionally, that they would remember always it was going, and so endeavour not to waste time unnecessarily. (Hear, hear.) A Member's Generosity. At this point, Mr Thorp, one of the members for Llandudno, applied for the Board's permis- sion to allow the children who were inmates of the house to visit Llandudno on the following day, with a view of attending the pantomime performed at the Princess- Theatre. The gentle- men connected with the pantomime had very kindly offered their services at a matinee for the children. He made that request, not be- cause there was any cost or trouble to the Board connected with it, but in order that the. pro- ceedings might be. formally sanctioned. Nothing in the way of expense would be imposed upon the Board. Mr John Jones proposed- that the necessary permission be granted, and that a hearty vote of thankis be accorded Mr Thorp and those who helped him in that matter for giving the chil- dren such a trieat. Mr Robert Parry seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr Thorp acknowledged the- motion, and said the idea for him and, his friends was created by a desire to make the lives of the children better and happier, though the children were in every way quite happy at present. The Inspector's Visit. The Master reported a visit by Mr F. T. Bircham, the Local Government Board inspec- tor, who made the following report:—"I have this day inspected the workhouse. The rooms, beds, bedding, etc., were all very clean and in good order, and I hope by next spring the sani- tary annexes, hot water arrangements, etc., will be completed. -1 heard no complaints from any of the inmates. The food was good, and well cooked." Gifts to the Inmates. The Master reported that the Vicar of Con- way (Rev J. P. Lewis) had given an enjoyable lantern lecture to the inmates during Christmas week. On Christmas Day the Mayoress (Mrs James 'Porter) visited the house, and gave a quantity of tobac-co to the men-, tea and sugar to the women., oranges and sweets to the chil- dren. On the same day the annual dinner was served to the inmates. Gifts were also sent by Miss Simpson, Morfa (tobacco, and sweets) Miss Bate, Penmaenmawr (Christmas cards) Mr J. R. Dawson., on behalf of friends (choco- late in fancy boxes for the women, and cigars for -the- men); Master Harold Hadiley, Brcn Lledraeth (toys) Dr Prichard, J.P. (tea, to- bacco, and oranges); Rev J. P. Lewis, (6d to each of the sick, and id for each of the girls). Periodicals were sent by Mrs Wood, Bodlon- deb, and Mr F. Nunn, solicitor, Colwyn Bay; while Miss Dawson, Dover, sent a couple of shawls for the women, Testaments', two pairs of mittens for the boys, and sweets for the girls. Parcels of tobacco were also sent by Mr Forrester and Mr D. D. Roberts, tobacconists, Llandudno; whits an acceptable- gift was also received from Mr Kitts, of the Criterion Re- staurant, Llandudno. On the motion of Mr T. Abram, seconded by Mr McClement, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to, all donors of presents and enter- tainers. Improved Acoustics. In view of the improvement in the acoustics of the iBoardroom caused by the effect of some curtains suspended in various parts of the room, the action of the House Committee in purchasing the drapings was approved. Finance. The Finance Committee reported a balance due from the treasurer on the general account, amounting to ^2,049 17s. The Morfa Nuisance. The House Committee having visited the Morfa, and found1 a considerable, quantity of decaying vegetable matter, etc., and finding that there was undoubtedly a nuisance existing, they recommended, that the Conway Corpora- tion's attention be again called to -ne matter, and that it be pointed out to them that it was desirable that the two authorities came to no disagreement as to the, abatement of the same. The committee recommended that the attention of the medical officer of health be forthwith drawn to the nuisance. The committee's report was adopted. The Paying of Soldiers' Pensions. A letter was read from the Swansea Union, asking the Board to support a resolution, moved by them recently, to the following effect, "That the Clerk be, instructed to communicate with the Secretary of State for War, and urge upon him the importance of arranging, in the interest of the pensioners, for the payment of Army pensions weekly, instead of quarterly." Mr John Jones moved that the action of the Swansea authority be supported. As a business man he had had some experience of pensioners, and he thoufght the step a most efficacious one. I Mr Thorp seconded, andgave further sup- port to the motion. Mr Abram pointed out that the authorities had already replied to the letter, stating they would do all in their power to meet with the request of the Swansea Board in so far as the matter affected pensioners in any way connect- ed with Boards of Guardians. Mr Thorp arigued in favour of extending the scheme so as to cover all pensioners. Mr MeCleme-nt was of opinion it was due to nothing but red tapeism that the payments had not always been paid weekly. The motion was duly agreed to.

Llaarwsc Rural District Council. A MEETING of the above Council was held on Tuesday at the Union, under t-hte chair ram1 ip of Mr John Roberts, II E.ntœvoeta: and the !< J- lowing members were present:—Messrs Ed- ward Edwards, Nebo; Wm. Williams, Llan- ddoget; John Roberts, Tre Brys; Griffith Lloyd, John Davies, Bryniog Uchaf; John Davies, Penmachno; William Evans, Gwern- howlall; and the clerk (Mr Hugh Pierce). The sum of £7 17s 2d was announced as b-einig the share of the Council's contribution towards the Carnarvonshire Joint Sanitary Committee. The medical officer's health report for the month ending November was read, showing' births- to be 10, and deaths 5. A letter was read from the Llanddoget Parish Council asking that a bridge be constructed over the Moelogau Brook, Moelogau, which would prove, an advantage to those desiring a nearer way to Llanrwst from Gwytherin. The matter was- discussed with the surveyor, Mr M. Roberts, and it was decided to delay the further consideration of the matter until May. A vote of condolence was passed with Mr R. R. Owen, the deputy clerk, upon the loss of his brother.' 4

Llanbedr Sheep Dog Trials. THE eighth annual sheep .dog trials wiere held on New Year's Day at Llanbedr. The classes were re-arranged this year, and consisted of an open class, a local class, and a special class for "penning"—instead of open, local, and novice as heretofore. In the class open to all comers, 29 dogs were lislted as against 22 last year; in class 2, which was confined to dogs within a radius of twenty miles, and not having previously won a first z;1 priae, 53 dogs entered as against 86 the previous year, The weather was beautifully fine, and the competitors'—dogs and o,wneis-had conse- quently every chance of working well, which has not been thie case for two years. There, was a good assemblage of spectators from nine a.m. to t-üe close, at 5.30. The trials were under the patronage of Maj.- Gen. H. S. Gough, C.B., C.M.G., Sir C. B. McLaren, Bart., K.C, M.P, Major G. R. Ashley, B.A., J.P., Mr J. Porter, J.P. (Mayor of Con- way), Messrs C. J. Wallace, M.A., J.P., E. Jones-Owen, J.P., L. W. Jelf-Petit, J.P., G. Cooper, R. Norton, John Jones, J. Benson, R. C. Trench, T. Parry, Hyne, and G. Roberts and Bro., and their object is to promote and encouragb the better training of sheep dogs. The arranigiements were good, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr Griffith Roberts (chairman), Ferry Hotel, Talycafn; Mr Wm. Owen (vids-chairman), Caerhun Estate Mr Thomas, Jones (tTeasurer), Rowlyn Isa, Talybont; and Mr Isaac Jones (secretary), Tuhwnt-i'r-Gors, Talycafn, assisted by a num- erous and energetic committee. Judges:—Class i Messrs W. G. Roberts, Camarnaint, Llanfa/irfechan, and Mr T. Owen, Melai,Abergele. Class 2: Messrs D. Williams, Ardda, Dolygarrog, and Mr H. O. Ellis, Ty'n- hendre, Banigor. Special Class The judges in classes i and 2. The working at Llanbedr trials has always bjien noted for its excellence, but seldom, in any district, has such marvellous instinct and perfect t-raining been shown as was exhibited in the trials of the two first prize-winners in classes I and 2. The crossbred sable-coated bitch belonging to Mr G. Bancroft, Scout Moor, Shu-ttlfeworth— the winner of the first in class I-is simply a wonder. The manner in which she puit the sheep backwards through the hurdles was an object-lesson to every farmer and shepherd present, as to what could be done by whistle and dumb show instead of the usual "bawl" and roughness. The little black -and tan dog belonging to Mr B. Lloyd, Tai'nymaes, a local farmer, was far away the best of the second class. This ani- mal, not muich larger than a fox terrier, is a most exact worker, and, to use the ecstatic ex- pression of one excitbd spectator, "he worked like an old man." The prize-winners were announced at 5.30, and the stewards and committee then adjourned to a substantial dinner, supplied by Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones, of the Bull Inn, Llanbedr. Prize Winners. Class I (open to all comers) First prize, £4 and 5s bottle of horse, sheep, and cattle oil, presented by the North Lincolnshire Drug Co., Grimsby: 1st, Mr G. Barcroft, Scout Moor, Shuttileworth. Second prize, 63, and 5s bottle of oil, ditto; Third prize, £ 2, and 5s bottle of oil, ditto: Second and third prizes, divided be- tween Mr W. Akrigg, Garsdale, Sisdberg, and Mr C. W. Jones, Ty'nyb-not, Bala. Fourth prize, 15 s, and 5 s bottle of oil, ditto 4th, Mr W. Jones, Tynant, Llwyn. Class 2 (open for dogs from within a radius of 20 miles, and not having previously won a first prize). First prize, £3 and 5s bottle of oil: Mr B. Lloyd, Tai'nymaes. Second prize, £2 and 2-s bottle of oil and 2.9 bottle of red drink: Mr M. Griffith, Tyddyn Syr Hugh. Third prize, [,1 and 2s bottle of oil and 2S bottle of red drink: Mr E. Williams, Rhos Capel Curig. Fourth prize, 10s and 2s bottle of oil and 2S bottle of red drink Mr R. Williams, Cae Coed, Llansannan. Fifth prize, Ci worth of sheep dip, presen-flad by Mr Thomas Bigg, Great Dover-street, London: Mr T. J. Jones, Maen iBardd, Roe Wen. Sixth prize, 12is 6d worth of sheep dip, presented by Messrs Mc- Dougall Brothers, 68, Port-street, Manchester: Mr W. Roberts, Maes Castell, Talycafn. Special Class: A special prize of a teapot (value 15s), presented by Messrs J. Barratt and Co., Middleton, for the best penninlg, competed for by the prize-winners in classes i and 2: Mr G. Barcroft, Scout Moor, Shuttleworth.

• Alcoholic poisoning has caused the death of a child, aged two, who drank some whisky left on a table at Linlithgow.

New Year's Day Competitive Meeting at Trefriw. THE annual literary and musical competitive mlsetinigi, which is held under the auspices of St. Mary's Church, took place on New Year's Day at the Public Hall, and was very largely at- tended. The president was the Rev. J. Gower, and Mr C. D. Temple conductjed. The following were the adjudicators in the different subjects for competition:—Rev. Jas. Salt (Pencerddorwic), Rev. J. Gower (rector), Messrs T. Thomas, Nant Schools, Llanrwst; R. Roberts, Board Schools; R. Jones, Victoria- terrace and H. Pierce, Pantycarw. The competitions and awards were as follows —Solo for children uncfer nine, "Eto mae lie gwag:" 1, Olwen Ellis, Tan'rallt; 2, Lizzie Pierce, Ty'n'rarddi; 3, Gertie Davies, Bryn 'Rodyn. Recitation (under 12), "Mother, what is death:" i, Evan Evans, Ysgubor Gerrig; 2, Tommy Jones, Cae He-rbfer. Solo (under 12): "Cariad Duw:" r, Gwladys Roberts, Penybryn; 2, Jennie Jones, Victoria-terrace. Recitation (under nine years), "Mae'r Ie-su, yn caru rhai bychain:" 1, Tommy Jon'as, Cae Herber; 2, James Evans, Ysgubor Gerrig; 3, Jennie Evans, Ysgubor Gerriig. Duett, "Mae'r byd yn llawn o ganu:" Elizabeth A. Ellis and Lizzie Evans, Trefriw. Comic song: Mr H. P. Evans, Ty'n Bont, Trefriw. Recitation, "Fallen Great- ness:" 1, Lizzie Evans, Trefriw-terrace; 2, Launcelot Owen, Ronaleyn. Any solo (under 16): istt prize divided between Jennie -.iis, Tan 'Rallt, and Robert Roberts, Forge Cottage. Solo, "Yr a fon" (S. or T.), prize offered 10s I, Miss M. C. Davies, Bryn 'Rodyn; 2, Miss Jennie Ellis, Tan 'Rallt. Verbal essay: r, Owen Evans, Ysgubor Gerrig; 2, Launcelot Owen, Ro-ualeyn. Trio, "Nyni fu'n gwfaini arno:" E. A. Ellis, Tan 'Rallt; Lizzie Evans, Trefriw-terrace, and R. Roberts, Forge. Choral (competition, "Y Fordiaith" (Mendelssohn), prize, ^5. Choir from Trefriw, under the leadership of Mr E. H. Edwards, was, awarded a portion of the prize. Scripture tests, "His- tory of the Creation:" 1, Jennie Evans, Ysigoifeoit Gerrig; 2, Minnie, Thomas, Bryn Tawel, and Beatrice Jones, Pleasant-view; 3, Gertie Davies, Bryn 'Rodyn. Acts VII. and "History of Abraham:" Owen Evans, Ysgubor Gerrig. Bread tray: Mr O. Wynn Williams, Llanrwst. Piano stool: Mr Owen Davies, Bryn 'Rodyn; Walking-stick: Mr John Pritch- ardi, Crafnant. Essay: Mr Owen Evans, Ysgubor Gerrig. Mrs J. B. Cutter, Plasi Einion, was -e accom- panist, and was assisted by Mr J. Rees, Hafod. Thfe following, who were the officers of the committee, deserve praise for the creditable manner in which they performed their several dutifes: Messrs J. B. Knight, chairman; Wm. Evans, treasurer; H. Davies and- J. Eastwood, hon. secretaries. »

French Engines for England. u the view of improving th)e working of the "Cornishman" and other long-distance ex- presses the Great-Welstem Railway have con- cluded arrangements for thb experimental adoption on their line' of one of the celebrated four-cylinder compound locomotives jointly de- signed by M. die Glehn, of Belfont, and M. du Bo'uistque, the enigliineer of the, Northern of France Railway. It is stated that these locomotives are far ahead of thfe- best types of English design, both for haulage purposes and adaptability to load. They are, too, very powerful in proportion to weight, and most economically worked. +

Women with Rheumatism. A Wonderful Bile Bean Cure. Mother and Son both Grateful. Rheumatism is caused by an excess of a certain acid in the blood. Chas. Forde's Bile Beans by their action on the liver and kidneys purify the blor d and thus end this painful ailment in the most direct manner. All sufferers will find the following case food for retteetion and information from which they may benefit. Mrs. Eliza Beale, of Knighton cottage, Avenue Rd., Astwood R-Ink. near Redditch, speaking to a "Redditch Indicator" reporter, said Some seven or eight years ago I was attacked with iheumatism in my legs This as you may easily imagine, was a great trial to me, for, besides hindering me in my woik, it caused me a good deal of pain, and prevented me getting about as easily as I had hiihet to been able to. On several occasions when out on an errand, I experienced great difficulty in reaching home, and I was often unable to go upstaiis, except by crawling on my hands and knees. "In addition to this, I began to be troubled with indigestion and liver complaint. The pain caused by indigestion was at times most acute, and com- pletely prostrated me. "I was compelled to obtain medical advice, but the doctor's medicine on!y afforded temporary relief. I continued in this way for a long time, sometimes better, sometimes worse, but never really well.. I also tried several preparations for the rheumatism, but it was all money spent in vain: Some time ago I happened to read in the paper of a case similar to mv own, which had been cured by Chas. Forde's Bile Beans, and I determined to give them a trial. My son obtained a box for me, and when I had taken a few of the beans I began to feel better. The rheumatism was not so painful, and I did not suffer so much from indigestion I continued with the beans, and gradually both indigestion and rheumatism completely disappeared. I can now walk almost anywhere, and am no longer troubled with indigf s'ion." It is also interesting to note the effect which B le Beans had on Mrs. Beal's son, who had been a great sufferer from indigestion and loss of appetite. In answer to the queries of the reporter •he said I commenced taking Bile Beans for in- digestion and loss of appetite-from which I suffered, and they acted like magic. They have quite re- stored my appetite, and I can now eat all kinds of food without feeling any ill effects afterwards." Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for biliousness are a certain cure for rheumatism, indigestion, congestion of the liver, loss of appetite, constipation, piles, anasmia, headache, and all female ailments; also for colds, chill, neuralgia, lumbago, and as a pre- ventive of influenza. Bile Beans may be had of all chemists, or post free from the iBile Bean Manu- facturing Co., Red Cross Street, London, E.C., on receipt of prices is. Ii-d. cr 2i 9d. (2;. gd. box con- tains 3 times is. iid. size).

Colonel the Hon. H. J. Lindley Wood, brother of Lord Halifax, died at Meliton Park on Monday morning.

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