The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Llandrillo and Eirias United District School Board. The Late Mr John Roberts. THE monthly meeting of the above Board was held in the Clerk's office, Bank Buildings, Colwyn Bay, on Tuesday afternoon last, when there were present, the Chairman (Rev John Edwards), the vice-chairman (Mr D. O. Williams), Rev John Griffiths, and the Rev O. J. Davies, together with the Clerk (Mr Holmes), and the attendance officers. The Late Mr John Roberts. Mr D. O. Williams said before proceeding with the business of the meeting he wished to say a few words in reference to the late Mr Roberts. He rose to do so with the most profound regret at the loss of their departed colleague, and moved that the Board adopt the following expressions of regret, and that it be entered upon the minutes. The resolution was as follows: That we place on record our appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the late Mr John Roberts to the Board, of which he was a faithful member almost from its formation, and that the Clerk be requested to convey our deepest sympathy with Mrs Roberts and family in their sad bereave- ment." In moving the resolution Mr Williams said he had always found Mr Roberts a man of deep rooted convictions both on religious and political subjects. He also took a very deep in- terest in temperance work and all matters relating to education. The Rev John Griffiths said he endorsed all that Mr Williams had said about Mr Roberts. He (the Vicar) had been a member of the Board for about three years and with few exceptions he and Mr Roberts had worked harmoniously together all the time. Mr Roberts was a very old member of that body, having been connected with it from almost its commencement, during which time he had done a lot of good work. Mr Roberts was a gentleman, who, in the beginning, had only received a mod- erate education, but by hard work and dint of per- severance he had become possessed of a stock of knowledge and no man could have taken a deeper interest in education than he did. There was no doubt that they would feel his loss very greatly, and especially in matters which would come be- fore them in connection with the new schools. He hoped the hearts of the members of the Board would go out to the widow and family in their bereavement. The Rev O. J. Davies said he re-echoed the sen- timents of the previous speakers. He had not been on the Board long before he found out what a use- ful member the late Mr Roberts was, bringing as he did, upon all matters, a keen .foresight and ex- perience. He was a man who possessed an abundance of common sense, and great personal force. He was often surprised that such a busy man as Mr Roberts could devote so much time to public service. As a man of originally little educa- tion he was zealous of the education of little child- ren and took a deep and active interest in their welfare. The Rev O. J. Davies Resigns. The Rev O. J. Davies intimated that he desired to resign his membership on the School Board at that meeting. He would be leaving the town at the end of the week to take up his duties at Pres- tatyn, and he thought he was not justified in keep- ing on his membership until the expiration of his term,because it would be verylinconvenient for him to come over all the way from Prestatyn to attend the Board meetings, and he thought he could resign without causing any inconvenience to the Board, because there was a gentleman—whom he would again name—who was quite capable to step, as it were, into his shoes, without causing any incon- venience or break. He must say that it was with some regret that he left the Board, for the simple reason, ever since he had been a member, they had worked very harmoniously and very well to- gether. At the same time, he wished them to un- derstand that he was not giving up educational work, because in future he should be more im- mersed it it than ever. There was a school under his own care, and there was also a School Board, and perhaps he might be elected to that Board some day. He was sure his experience here would be of great value to him in the future, and he wished to thank them one and all for the great kindness they had shown him at ail times. There had always existed a brotherly feeling, and he was glad to think that at the end of his time there he was parting with them on the best of terms. They had been a very happy family together. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman said he was sure that thev were very sorry 'that Mr Davies was leaving Colvvyn Bay. At the same time they heartily congratulated him upon his promotion. They were sorry to lose him from Colwyn Bay, and more particularly as a member of the Board. Mr Davies came to the Board a new and untried man, but he had proved himself an excellent member. (Hear, hear.) There had been no serious difference between them, although neither of them Jacked the courage to express his opinions. The very kindliest feel- ings had at all times subsisted, and they wished Mr Davies well. He went away with their best wishes, and they congratulated the people of Pres- tatyn on having a Vicar of such broad views on matters of education. (Hear, hear.) The Vice-Chairman (Mr D.O.Williams) endorsed every word the chairman had said, wished Mr Davies God speed" in his new sphere. The Rev John Griffiths said he could say ditto." They would miss the services of Mr Davies very much. He had entered into the work very heartily, and they had worked together very harmoniously. It was with feelings of regret that they lost his services, though at the same time they could not help congratulating him upon his promotion and wishing him God speed." He was sure that Mr Davies would take great interest in education at Prestatyn as he had done at Colwyn Bay. (Hear, hear.) The Rev O. J. Davies thanked the Board for their kind remarks. The New Member. The Chairman said they would certainly adhere to Mr Davies' wishes as to his successor. There were now two vacant seats, and at the next meet- ing the Board would proceed to fill these vacancies Pupil Teachers' Examination. Mr Griffiths, headmaster of the Higher Grade School, in his report for the month stated that the pupil teachers had done pretty well in their annua I examination. Two gaining the highest grants, and two the second grants. He wished to report a great improvement in the attendance of pupil teachers, those from the junior department and those from Colwyn attending very regularly. The Board of Education wrote stating that at the recent collective examination of pupil teachers and candidates, the following passed; Gwilyn T. M. • Parry, Sarah Parry, Emily J. Morgan, Ethel A. Dene. The Chairman suggested that it would be desir- able to submit candidates for these examinations, to quarterly test examinations. Resignation. Miss M. J. Thomas, of the Board School, Colwyn, wrote stating that she desired to relinquish her services at the end of,a month. It was decided to advertise for a certificated mistress at a salary of £ 7o. The Attendance Officer's Report. The attendance officer, Mr Jonathan Roberts presented his report of the attendance since the opening of the schools which the Chairman described as being highly satisfactory. Mr Davies, the attendance officer for the other portion of the district produced a report which showed that the attendance in that part of the dis- trict was not so satisfactory. Mr Davies said he obtained two convictions at the last court.

Libel Action Against a Welsh Newspaper. Ex-Quarry Official Awarded £ 120 Damages and Costs. AT the Carnarvonshire Assizes on Monday, Richard Owen Williams, Gerlan, Bethesda, brought an action against Mr Frederick Cople- stone, of Chester, and others, to recover dama- ges for a series of alleged libels published in the "Herald Cymraeg" at Carnarvon. Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P. (instructed by Mr Twigge Ellis), appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr S. Moss, M.P. (instructed by Messrs Sharpe and Davison, Chester), was for the defendants. It was stated that the plaintiff was formerly an overlooker at the Penrhyn Quarries, but was now without any occupation. The defendants wer6 Mr F. Coplestone and Mr Daniel Rees, proprietor and editor respectively of the "Her- ald Cymraeg," and a man named John Jones, who turned out to be the author of the alleged libels which appeared on dates extending from the 29th May, 1900, to 1st February, 1901. Counsel explained that, as overlooker, the plaintiff had a certain district in the quarry as- signed to him, and it was a part of his duty to take measurements of the bargains. On the 29th May an article appeared in the "Herald" above an assumed name, and in it the writer said: "Bribing has been the curse of our quarry, but it is fairly good now, though the measuring- tape is still entrusted to very incompetent hands. We saw in writings once that it was by means of earnings that some people have been appointed stewards in the deacons' pew, like Judas among the disciples." Counsel here said that it was admitted by the defence that the passage re- ferred to by the plaintiff, and there could be no doubt that it was libellous. The only question was what were fair and proper damages. An effort had been made to ruin the defendant in his occupation. Some 18 years ago the plaintiff was the subject of a libel in another paper, and he then accepted an apology to sèttle the ac- tion, and this was what the author of the present libels meant by "other writings." On the 16th October, 1900, another contribution appeared, in which it was pointed out that overlookers at the Penrhyn Quarries were "wholly unfit for the position," and allusions were made to overlook- ers having obtained their situations by present- ing the daughter of the chief manager with jew- els, by treachery and flattery, by proposing the steward for local- boards, and by sittinlg in the same chapel as the chief manager. A third ar- ticle appeared on October 30, and on the 1St December, 1900, another appeared in the form of a rhyme in "Papur Pawb," a paper published by the same defendants, who owned and edited the "Herald Cymraeg." Counsel; continuing, said that in these alleged libellous lines someone was referred to as "Ish- mael," counsel explaining that it was a nick- name for the chief manager at the quarry. (Laughter.) Counsel added that the defendants claimed that they were not moved by malice, that they had not been guilty of gross negligence, and that they had inserted an apology as soon as their attention had been called to the matter. John Jones was a man of straw. The defend- ants had, therefore, permitted their newspaper to be used for the purposes of this libel by a man of straw. The plaintiff was then called. He said he had been an official at the Penrhyn Quarries for 20 years. He was a. deacon at Gerlan Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. There was no other official of the quarry a deacon at the chapel. He em- phatically denied that there had ever been even the slightest ground for the suggestion that he had done the things imputed in the libel. Cr,oss-exam-ih,ed He had in the first instance asked for an apology and the payment of costs. The apology was only inserted after the serving of the writ. Mr Moss, addressing the court for the defence, said that whatever the libel complained of might be, they were undoubtedly silly and stupid, put- ting them at their very worst. It was perfectly clear that the plaintiff had suffered nothing in reputation. It would take something very much more than those doggerel verses to damage the reputation of any man who had a reputation to lose. No one regretted the appearance of the letters more than the editor and the proprietor of the paper. They had given up the name of the writer they offered to insert an apology, and were prepared to pay the plaintiff's costs. The appearance of the apology was delayed be- cause Mr Twigge Ellis had written asking them not to insert any explanation without first sub- mitting it to the plaintiff, through his solicitor. The jury awarded the plaintiff £ 120 damages, with costs, including Z20 already paid into court.

The Richest Coalfield in England. More Money for Miners' Wives. THE richest undeveloped coalfield in England is about to be opened up, and the increased work to be obtained will no doubt mean more money for miners and miners' wives. The new coalfield lies east of Rotherham and south of Doncaster, and already a pit is being sunk at Dinnington. Quite close to this very spot there has recently been accomplished a remarkable cure by Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness. Mjr Joseph Harrison, an engineman at Kilnhurst Chemical Works, and residing at 9, Rossington-street, Denaby Main, is the person who has such good cause to be thank- ful for his present state of health. A "Rother- ham Advertiser" reporter who called upon him learned the following facts. Mr Harrison said -"I have been a great sufferer from biliousness and indigestion and these two complaints were for a long time the cause of much pain, worry and expense. My symptoms were well marked. In consequence of the obstinacy of the indiges- tion I was unable to take a sufficient quantity of nutritive food to maintain my strength, and after even a light meal the pain I suffered was often intense. I grew very depressed and low spirited,—a condition which was aggravated by my inability to obtain any sleep for night after night. My natural buoyance of mind and body so forsooK me that there was no pleasure either at home or at work. The doctor visited me and I took his medicine but it was of little use and I still continued in pain. Some weeks ago a friend advised me tOo try Chas. Forde's Bile Beans as he said they had cured him of indigestion and biliousness. I did ) as he recommended. Since then I have had good cause to thank him for his advice; for before long I began to feel that the Beans were effecting a cure. I commenced to eat and enjoy my food and gradually I progressed until now- use a north country sportsman's expression-I feel "as well and hearty as a hare." I attribute this exclusively to Bile Beans. Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness, which accomplish the above cure, are a certain cure for indigestion, biliousness, sleeplessness, colds, chill, rheumatism, anaemia, constipation, piles, congestion of the liver, headache, neuralgia fainting fits, attack of dizziness, flatulence, pains in the chest, loins or back, defective secretion of bile, wasting affections, female irregularities, gout, and the host of ailments having a common origin in impurity of the blood, a general con- gestion of the system and loss of vital force. Obtainable from all chemists or post free from the Bile Beans Manufacturing Co., II9 and 120, London Wall, London, E.G., upon receipt of prices, one and three half-pence or two and nine- pence.

Llandudno Auctioneer's Action Against a Chester Brewery Company. Sequel to the Sale of an Hotel. .OEFORE a special jury at the Carnarvonshire Assizes on Monday, E. O. Parry and Sons, auc- tioneers and estate agents, Llandudno, sued the Chester Northgate Brewery Company Limited, with Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co., brewers, join- ed as a third party, to recover £ 127, being ba- lance of commission upon the sale of the Stanley Hotel, Llandudno. Mr Trevor Lloyd (instructed by Messrs Pritchard, Henderson and Co.) appeared for the plaintiff; Mr Montgomery (instructed by Messrs J Birch, Cullimore, and Douglas), for the defend- ants; and Mr Moss, M.P., (instructed by Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson) for the third partv. The plaintiff's counsel said that the transac- tion occurred so far back as 1899, and the claim was based upon a contract partly constituted by letters, and an agreement afterwards entered upon between the three parties in October, 1897. Mr Kemp, who was then managing director of the defendant company, accepted the plaintiff as their agent for the sale of the Stanley Hotel. fixing his commission at 2% per cent provided he sold for £ 7,900, whereupon the plaintiff re- plied that if he received £ 6,900 the defendants ought to be in a position to pay 3^ per cent, Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co., became the pur- chasers for £ 6,500, and their district manager, Mr Mayor, had an interview at Chester with the plaintiff, and Mr Kemp, when the plaintiff agreed to accept a commission of £ 200 to be paid in equal proportions by the vendors and the pur- chasers. Mr Kemp demurred to pay half, but agreed to pay £5°. Though the purchasers paid their share at once the defendants had not paid the plaintiff one farthing. Counsel added that the transaction resulted in a profit of £ 3,000 to the defendants. The plaintiff having given evidence in support j of counsel's opening statement, Mr James Mayor, manager for North Wales of Messrs Incl, Coope, and Co., gave his recollection of the transaction, which wasthatMr Kemp promised to recommend his directors to pay Mr Parry £5° in addition to what Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co., would pay him. Mr W. H. Owen, auctioneer, Carnarvon, 'gave it as his opinion that 3^ per cent was a fair and just commission. Mr Montgomery, for the defence, contended that there was no claim for Lso on the plaintiff3 own showing. Mr Marshall, secretary of the Northgate Brew- ery, Chester, gave evidence for the defence. The witness read a portion of a report by Mr Kemp, which was to the effect that the Stanley Hotel was sold to Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co., for 'Z6,soo net, Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co. pay* ing thecommision. Mr Kemp had denied hav- ing made any promise. Cross-examined: Mr Kemp had authority to sell for £ 6,700, but actually sold for less. At the conversation referred to Mr Parry objected to sign the award until he was paid £ 50. The jury awarded the plaintiff £ 50. I Remarkable Development. At the opening of the court on Tuesday, Mr Montgomery said he must ask his lordship for judgment for the defendant in spite of the verdict of the jury. He was sorry his friend] Mr Trevor Lloyd was not present. His Lordship intimated that Mr Trever Lloyd had seen him, and had said he would address him at Beaumaris. Mr Montgomery said he could not be at Beau- maris, whereupon his lordship suggested Mold. Ultimately, on the suggestion of Mr Moss, M.P., his lordship consented to take the case at Chester, when the whole matter could be entered into. Mr Montgomery then raised the question which had been adjourned from the previous heari1197 namely, whether, under the agreement between Messrs Ind, Coope, and Co. and the Chester North- gate Brewery Co., the former were bound to in- demnify the latter for the amount of commission. After further evidence, his lordship held he could not settle the matter without evidence. He could, therefore, only let the whole matter stand over for hearing at Chester. It would not be taken the first day. This concluded the business of the assize.

Happy New Year. Happy New Year for all in the Mansion, Happy New Year for Boer and Briton Happy New Year for all in the town, From beggar and pauper to wearer of crown. Happy New Year for parents and children, Happy New Year for kindred and alien The babe in the cradle and grandfather brave All wrong may be buried-forget, even its grave. Happy New Year. 0 God, wilt Thou bless ? Then heavenward and homeward we daily shail press Give peace and give plenty, and freedom for all, We claim Thy protection. Give ear, we call. Happy'New Year, pour downward thy dew, Refresh us with sunshine to energy neVv We'll do what is comeljr while here below, The harvest is sure for him who doth sow. Happy New Year, though small be my state, Will follow my duty, my Father is great I thank Him for little, and daily look up, "His mercy has promised to ful-fill my cup. Happy New Veir-this may be my last 0 Christ! should it be so, to Thee I'll cling fast And then, farewell trouble, and trial, and strife, I'll sing in the river-in prospect of life Colwyn Bay, Jan. 1, 1902. MEI'HIBOSETH. e"

—— The action brought some months ago by Messrs Pearson Limited, against Mr Hall Caine, in relation to his novel "The Eternal City," was settled on Saturday by Mr Pearson withdrawing his pleadings, and writing a letter to Mr Caine, in which he said he had discontinued the publi- cation of the story because he considered it un- suitable for the particular magazine in which it was appearing, but apart from this he had no imputation to make against the book. On the financial point it was agreed that Mr Pearson should pay for those portions of the novel which he had used, and that each should pay costs.

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