The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Ruthin. DISMISSED.—At the Police Court, on Mon- day. before Mr Lewis Morgan and other magis- trates, Isaac Dolben, a labourer, was charged by John James, Llanrhydd-street, with assault- ing him on the 3rd February. As complainant did not appear, the magistrates dismissed the case. FOOTBALL.—The Ruthin team were at home to Corwen on Saturday last. The game was all in favour of the homesters, who won by the handsome margin of seven goals to none. To-morrow (Saturday) a stiff match will be played on the Ruthin ground between the home team and the Hhyl Church Guild, in the Junior Division of the North AVales Coast League.

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Workhouse Officials and their Duties. Alleged Shameful Treatment of Tramps. AT a special Police Court held at Piifliiii, on Tuesday before the Mayor (Mr F. H. h'oberhs) .fl'lld Dr ^edw.vn Hughes. two tramps, named" W illnni Croome, a native of Cardiff, and .Tamers Wilson, of Liverpool, were brought up in custody charged with begging alms in Prior- street that morning. Both men pleaded guilty to beprgi'nrr food. P.C.Hughes said he saw the prisoners mak- a house-to-house visitation. He had received several complaints about the men, and was therefore obliged to lock them up. Sergt. Jones: In fairness to the prisoners. I should state that they came to the police sta- tion about 9-30 the previous night for a ticket of admittance to the workhouse, which I gave them. Tn a few minutes they came lxack, stat- ing that they had been refused admittance. They were soaking wet and appeared on the verge of starvation; which is no douht the cause of them appearing before the Bench that morning. A Great Shame." The Mayor: I think it is a great shame if this is the case, and especially to refuse ad- mittance on such a wretche,d night. Dr Hughes: Yes. It is no wonder crimes are being committed if this kind of thing is going on. The Mayor: I think the attention of the- Guardians should be called to the matter. The Clerk (to defendants): AVliere did you- sleep last night? Defendant C'roome (who was shivering with cold): We slept in an old cart in the country. Rain came on us, and our clothes are still wet. The Mayor: I om very sorry to see you here, and T consider it was very wrong on the part of the Union officials to refuse you admittance. Croome: After getting a ticket, we went up to the gate at the lodge, and a little girl led' us in. We went on to the House and rang the bell, but could get no answer, and we came down to see the porter, who said "T see you have been .j the House, and you can't get in. You should have come in proper time." AV i, explained that we had walked from Holywell that day and came straight to the House after- receiving a ticket. He then advised us to see- Sergt. Jones, which we did, but, of course, lie could do nothing for us. Time of Admittance. The Clerk (to Sergt. Jones): Ts there any- limited time for admitting to the WorklioiigeF- The Sergeant: T have no instructions to that effect, nor do I know of any. T even given tickets at 10 o'clock at night and they have- been admitted. I can't understand the reason- for refusing last night. The men were per- fectly sober. The Mayor: T think it will be a kindness for you to go to prison for seven days, where roii will get your clothes dry. The Clerk was then requested to communi- cate with the Union Master on the subject.

—— The President of the University College of North Wales, Bangor (Lord Kenyon). has re- ceived an intimation from the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Asquitli) that he will in- clude in the estimate for the coming year a grant of 211,111 towards the fund which is being raised to provide new buildings for the, University College of North Wales at Bangor.. Printed for 'he Pronrietnra bv W. H. EVANS A SOKR T TN,. at th«»ir General Printing Officea. Bank T>liuv», Chester,, and Published at CONWAY ROAD. COLWYN PAY. in the County of Denbigh; 10, High Street. CONWAY. 63A, Mostyn Street. LLANDUDNO. Clarendon BuiHincR. PKNMAENMAWB, Roberts. Stationery Dppot, LI.ANFATR" FECHAN, Pendyffrin House. BETTWR-T-COKD. tll in the County cf Carnarvon 14 Hieh Street, BT.AF.NATT Fpp- TINIOG, in the County of Merioneth; The Tiibrarv, 7, Station Road. Uanrwat Cftxtnn TToupp, ABEHGELE, Portland Blace, DENBIOF, all in the Conntv of Denbigh J 29, Hieh Strpet. HYL: Central lbuileiiniva. High Hfreet, PBEHTATYN. 1J in the County of Fl'nt. — FNDAT, FEBBUARY 23,1906

Prestatyn. SOCIAL. At the Welsh Congregationa Chapei a social was given by Mrs Williams, Plas- tirion. LECTURE. —The Rev. Ilamer Lewis of St. Asapli, lectured at, the Church House on Wednes- day on Archbishop Temple." WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.—Sir Charles Mc- Laren, M.P., has been elected chairman of the Parliamentary Committee or "the AN omens Suffrage movement. BIBLE SOCIETY.—There was a large atten- dance at the annual meeting of the Prestatyn Auxiliary of the British and 1 oreign B.ble Society on Tuesday evening. Mr II. H. Hughes, the president, took the chair, and the deputa- tion was the Rey .1. H. Ellis, Bethesda. The Vicar and the local minsters were present. THE nOLF LINKS.—Work has been started on the new golf links, but it is rumoured that the expense of the work is higher than was antici- pated. However, those in charge are doing their best, and they look forward to the links adding materially to the prosperity of the town. Not a word has been said as to Sunday golf, but there is a feeling in the town that not even a mention of the Sabbath-breaking suggestion will be entertained. THE NEW SURVEYOR.—At a special meet- ing of the Urban District Council on Wedue- day evening, Mr Thos. Jones, .T.P.. presiding, Mr H. L. Roberts, of Colwvn Bay, was elected town surveyor .and sanitary inspector at a salary of £ 100 per annum. The otlit,r selected candidates requested to appear before the meet- ing included Mr J. P. Linnell, junr., and gen- tlemen from Hovlake Durham, and Altrin- fliam. Mr Linnell, however, withdrew his candidature, so that only four appeared, with the result that Mr Roberts was elected. AA e understand that he has been in the Purveyor's III, office at Colwvn Bay for some ten years. FOOTBALL—There was a fixture on Satur- day for Colwyn Bay to meet Prestatyn in the North Wales Coast Jnnior League, but the meeting did not take place. The Prestatynites, however, are confidently looking forward to the return match next Saturday with Llandndno, and it is no rfecoet that they will put on one of the best teams of the seaaon. Secretary Glass is working up the team, and a capital match can be expected. The draw at Rhyl on Saturday between the Guild and Abergele is looked upon as considerably improving the chances Prestatyn has of topping the Leagne. THE PATRON SAINT.—Following in the wake of Rhyl, there is an attempt being made to hold a dinner in a temperance hotel on St. David's Day. It is hoped that it will be kept a temperance affair, and in this respect those pre- sent can set an example to their Rhyl neighbours. A St David's Day dinner at Rhyl, although held in a temperance hotel, was not a ginger beer affair, although in fairness to the promoters and landlord it should be stated that the intoxicants were sent in from outside. The Prestatyn function is to be patriotic in character. THE MOTOR RAILWAY. When the Dyperth line was opened it was urged that pro- vision should be made for the Manchester and Liverpool merchants who have made Dyserth aDd Meliden their residence. Now, however, the railway company have altered matters, and from March 1st the car will leave Dyserth at 8 14. stopping at Preetatyn, and then going on to Rhyl to connect with the 844 express for Liverpool and Manchester This will enable business men from Dyserth and Meliden to reach Liverpool at 10-5 and Manchester at 10 10.

I Rhuddlan. A DISTINCTION.—It is stated that the Flint Boroughs have the distinction of having returned to Parliament the only Iiiiiilei-Il water manufacturer, and the first representative of the chemical industry. A CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM.—At the Holy- well County Court on Tuesday Sir Hora- io Lloyd had a case before him in which Edward Davies, contractor and builder, Lixwm, sued W Conwv Bell, estate agent, Bodrhyddan, Rhuddlan, for;elo 12s for building materials supplied. Mr Elford Roberts, Shotton, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Pierce Lewis, Rhyl, for the defendant. The defendant, who had pleaded the Statute of Limitations, said he would not have done so if he had felt that he ought to pay the claim.—Mr Roberts Do yon think it is an honest defence to plead the Statute?—The defendant: That is a matter I leave to my legal adviser.—Mr Lewis said he would take the responsibility.—His Hon- our considered that the claim was not proved, and gave judgment for the defendant.

St. Asaph. I' I)TS POSE D.-AVE regret to report that Mr Henry Jones, butcher, is indisposed. SOCIAL.—The social in aid of the Church Heating Fund is announced for the 27th inst. TONTINE SO(-ITETY.-It is pleasing to note that 14 additional members have been added to the Tontine list, bringing the total to 80. The Society is making excellent progress. \YESL EY AS IS 1\ f.-A social was held in con- nection with the AYesleyans, on Thursday, with the object of raising further funds for the erection of the new chapel, which will seat 230, together with a schoolroom to hold 120, and a vestry to accommodate 40. CONSERVATIVE DINNER.—Last evening, the annual dinner in connection with the Con- servative Club was held at the Plough. Ab- sence from home of several well-known speak- ers was against the gathering in many ways, but a very enjoyable time was spent. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. On Monday evening a meeting was held, followed by a social, for the purpose of taking steps to form a Liberal Club and Association. Mr J. P. Jones presided. It was decided to form a club, and the secretary announced that 94 names had been received as members, and there were prospects of a total of 120 being reached. RECORD SALMON OF THE SEASON.—The Irish rivers having been running out of con- dition on several occasions, but some fine sal- mon have been killed. In the Glenmore waters of the Blackwater Colonel Simpson has taken

The Health and Sanitary Condition of Denbigh. The Recent Epidemic of Measles. The Birth and Death Rate. THE annual reports of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Collins Lewis) and the Sanitary Inspector (Mr H. Lee Jones) of the borough of Denbigh, have just been issued, and both bear excellent testimony to the health and sanitary condition of the town. The Medical Officer states that the general health of the borough has been remarkably good, proof of which is given in the fact that the total number of infectious diseases notified during the year was 8. as compared with 46 in 1904, and 90 in 1903. This exceptionally small number justified the assumption that the town was already reaping the benefit of the new drainage system. The eight cases included three of scarlet fever, one of diphtheria, two of erysipelas, and one of enteric. Proceeding, he states the new water supply from Llwyn Issa was to be welcomed in the lwrougli, and it was hoped that it would prove a more effi- cient and satisfactory supply than that which the town had hitherto enjoyed. The measles epidemic, which broke out in early autumn, was of a mild character, three deaths result- ing, one from pneumonia, and the other from convulsions. Measles was an infectious disease liable to be icconipanied by complications. That they were so few in this epidemic was to be attributed to the fact that parents were beginning to recognise that care of the child in the early and later stages of the disease was important. The number of births registered during the year was 147 (84 males and 63 females), as compared with 174 in 1904. and 136 in 1903. This was equivalent to an annual birth rate of 22.82 compared with 27.2. the annual birth rate for England and Walea for the year 1905. The number of deaths having occurred within the borough was 181, as com- pared with 184 in 1904, and 147 in 1893; and of these 89 took place in public institutions, In this total of 181 are included—84 who died at the Asylum (including one from the district), and five at the Infirmary (including four from the district). This left a total of 94 deaths in the liorough proper. This nunrber, calculated on the poulation of 6,439. was equivalent to an annual death rate of 14.59 per 1000, as compared with 17.79. the average for the years 1900-1904; and with 15.2 the average rate for England and AVales during the year. There were 12 deaths from pneumonia, nine from bronchitis, eight heart disease, seven from phthisis (consump- tion), and five deaths resulted from cancer and other malignant diseases. The borough was to be congratulated on its low death rate. The Sanitary Inspector's Report. The Sanitary Inspector, in his annual report, states that the system of drainage completed in the early part of the year has undoubtedly asserted itself in tangible form, the number of infectious diseases notified during the year being highly satisfactory. The sanitary condi- tion of the ljorougli continued to progress sat- isfactorily, 55 premises having been re-drained on the latest sanitary nrinciples. A decided local improvement has been made with respect to, the Henllan drainage. A thorough system of sewers and a reliable water supply were the two great requirements to place a district in a sound sanitary bas-is. What with its healthy situation. ite, very beautiful surroundings, and historical associations, the place justified a good share of patronage from the visiting pub- lic. The courts and back premises were periodically visited, and improvement con- tinued to be noticed. Still there was much to be desired from owners and occupiers of some of the poorer dwellings. Many of the dwellings for the work- ing and labouring classes were old and struc- turally defective. The owners of such premises contrived to keep them in habitable condition with the least possible expenditure. A large number of these could be made fit for human habitation, and remedies should lie strictly enforced to place them in a. good state of sani- tary repair. Failing this, they should be de- molished and new dwelling., ei-e-oteit in their place. Seventeen new houses had been erected during the year, but few of these were within the reach of the people who would be displaced by the closing of insanitary houses. To meet the demands of such people, dwellings were required at annual rentals of from Bo to B10. The effect of better housing would be to induce better habits, both morally and physically, amongst the occupants Twenty-six milk sam- pies were analysed during the year, and one sample was found to be deficient in cream. »

a beautiful fish of 451b.—the finest rod-killed salmon of the present season—and the Bishop of St. Asaph has killed three salmon scaling 481b. in the Kilberry section of this river. DANCE.—It is pleasing to note that the vicars are not against dancing, and that they are entering into the pleasures of the young people in a manner which is worthy of recog- nition. In past years, the young people have held dancing classes in a room attached to an hotel, but this year they have been allowed the use of the schoolroom, and on Tuesday evening, a "long n-ght" was held, which was of a very successful character. THE COMMON.—It cannot be said that the Parish Council do not take an interest in the Common. At the meeting on Monday night, reference was made to several matters connect- ed with it, and on Tuesday afternoon Dr Davies might have been seen personally superintend- ing arrangements with the Common. No less than £ 4 has recently been obtained for gravel from the Common, and the balance in hand at the present time amounts ta jB6 5s 5d. not an insignificant sum to start the levelling with.