The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Conway. of?KE HanSi»S Committee for the next exhibition Coh B°yal Cambrian Academy at Plas Mawr, q "Way, are Messrs B Fisher, Anderson, Hague, 0r§e Harrison, and Harold Hughes. D,EUIY Lambs.Mr Morris Roberts, corn merchant, 5e Sesses a couple of the earliest lambs of the earj°n in this district, the little visitors being born earr ^'s vvee^- So ^ar we ^ave on'y heard of one £ 011?f 'ambt and that is the property of Mr David q. butcher, Penmaenmawr. This little ure is already about ten days old. Church Sunday School. -The members tjji e English Sunday School in connection with eve -Urch spent a very pleasant time on Friday t)'c]n,"g The proceedings commenced at six atj w''b a high tea," and this was followed by per £ n^°yable entertainment, in which the children Vervorn\ed a number of musical sketches, etc., in a pr y. satisfactory manner. The entertainment was /aed over by the Vicar (Rev J. P. Lewis). JH^°Perty Offered for Sale.—On Friday afternoon, Q0n SF*A. Dew and Hooper, auctioneers, &c., and Colwyn Bay, offered for sale at the kt\0^ Hotel, Conway, the two desirable residences as Inglewood, situated in Cadnant-park, a^k>r^' and commanding an excellent view of the attei)]ln2 country. There was a somewhat meagre b^ance at the sale with, consequently, few and owing to this the property only reached 1 at which figure it was withdrawn. Jtieer a' Cambrian Academy of Arts. -The annual it,'JH? of this institution took place on Thursday chaj "'storic home, Plas Mawr, High-street. The by jj Was occupied in his usual agreeable banner btJsi r Clarence Whaite, and one of the first the neSs.es ot the evening was his re-election into abiv sidential position which he has hitherto so carpj?SCuPied--a proceeding which was naturally accord °ut ip l>erfect unanimity. Equally in ^runl Was the re-election, of Mr Cuthbert C. *reasi as vice-president,'Mr John Finney as hon. It ^rer> and Mr W J. Slater as hon. secretary, ^tieen foimally announced that the King and patron graciously. consented to continue the tion which they had vouchsafed the institu- Posit; re ^beir Majesties assumed their present that ?u'.vvbilst letters were also read announcing ^riuc l" Royal Highnesses the Prince and beCOr^ss Wales had accepted the invitation to Bera^ Patrens. Messrs Albert Bottomley and 4cade§er were elected associates of the full lnmy-and Mr R. Gray-Somerset was made a Viexv etnber. it was resolved that the private Alav tK this year's exhibition be given on the 17th ^ay' c opening dav to be celebrated on the 19th the ->7tKdcthat the exhibition remained open until bers a! SePtember. After the meeting, the mem- .Qinne ourned to the Oakwood Park Hotel for a Wen k Served with the success characteristic of so Unl °W.n an establishment ser e.rs^y Extension Lectures.—The second of the au le? 01 lectures given at the Town Hall, under Was hsPlces of the Gilchrist Lecture Committee, itchae d on Monday evening. Dr R. Arthur anee, presided over an excellent attend- W: in introducing the lecturer, Professor R. bad all Bangor, he remarked that he ^illiDs 1 niore pleasure in doing so since Prof, ^dy fr ad been pleased to select for his wife a Wh0 fr!their neighbourhood Professor Phillips, itish Vim heartily received, took The origin of u>'fi,0ra ^or the subject of his lecture. He Natives the flowenng plants of the British Isles, Plants *1°^ ^oreigners. He divided the native Luther ^lree groups: Northern, central, and Plain j n Plants. At some length, he sought to ex- !tl ^eir pa,rt .tt)e ot'ig>n and characters of our flora jbe la'ni" t'on Ganges in configuration of an<^ former union with the continent— ?eriod TI^°ut Pres«niably during the Glacial d bv -1 lecture, which was profusely illUstra- very a Very beautiful lot of lantern slides, was "^ure Uctive in character, and, to students of anipl quaHy interesting. The lantern was ably ja by Mr Chaplin, photographer, Cohvyn Simn proPOsing a vote of thanks to the lecturer, !lPotl '^P^n, after congratulating the committee escellent work yjhich they were carrying ait0rating the lectures, deplored the fact i ° ^>e lectures were to be delivered in ij?^elf .nasniucb as monoglot Englishmen like nKs n v°nld not be able to partake of the good v°te of^0v^d. Counciii^r Porter seconded the e,'dan an » an<J quizzicaiily invited Dr Simpson's 5 fact t £ e f! the Welsh lectures if it were only for a* it would afford him an opportunity of hearing excellent examples of the language. The motion was carried with acclamation, and so also was a vote of thanks accorded the chairman on the motion of Professor Phillips.

Eglwysfach. The Lighting Question.—As reported in the Pioneer of the 17th irist, the Parish Council de- cided by a majority to place four lamps in the mlÏn street of the village. To enable them to do this it was necessary to call a parish meeting for the pur- pose of adopting the Public Lighting Act. This was held on Tuesday in the Schools, when there was a good attendance of ratepayers. Mr J. O. Lloyd, chairman of the Parish Council, presided, and in the course of a few remarks spoke strongly in favour of the question. A letter was at (his point handed up to the chairman, who said he would read it later on. This caused the opposition faction to protest strongiv a" 1 one farmer created some confusion by the manner in which he tackled the c' -irr-n. Mr Lloyd, in disgust, left the chair, and far some minutes an indiscribable scene of confusion exisUu. Eventually the chairman was persuader! to resume his position and things quietened down a bit. Mr Roger Hughes, distr'ct councillor, proposed the adoption of the Public Lighting Act, and in a few well chosen words pointed out the advantages that wou-d accrue to the parish by its. adoption. Mr John Williams, churchwarden, seconded the motion. Mr Rowland Hughes, in a vigorous speech condemned the action of the Parish Council as de- trimental to. the interests of the farmers' and large ratepayers, and said that they were actuated solely bys-elf interest. Mr Parry, Talycafn Hotel, supported Mr Hughes' charges, and said in Welsh and Eng'ish, the objection of the ratepayers of Talycafn end of the parish were well put in the letter read, and if the villagers wanted lamps "let them pay for them." It was decided by the majority of nearly three to one not to adopt the act.

Glan Conway. The Measles. — This disease is very rampant among the young generation, and as precautionary measures the day schools and Sunday schools have been temporarily closed. In Active Preparation. It is pleasing to note that the F.L.G.C. Male Voice Choir, under the con- ductorship of M. E. Evans, and a musical choir under the baton of Mr H. Thomas, Conway View, are both rehearsing test pieces for the Eisteddfod to be held respectively at the village on Good Fri- day, and at Eglwysbach, on Easter Monday. The Reading Room—The utility of this estim- able boon to the residents is amply shown by the appreciative patronage given the room. The advantages offered by the reading room are availed of to the full by intelligent men. The Band. correspondent writes to ask What has become of the zeal that was seen some months back by those who endeavoured to resus- citate the band ?" Good instruments are in their possession. What is the cause ? Can any of your readers find a reply ? Postal Clianges.I-lr David Evans, postmaster for very many years in the village,has retired from that post. Mr Evans, who is a brother of John Evans (J. D. Ffraid), the translator from English into Welsh of Milton's Paradise Lost," was very popular. His successor is Mr Charles Williams, for many years postman for the district. A Monster Conger Eel.-Whilst two platelayers in the employ of the L. & N. W Railway were at work between the village and TaJycafn, on Mon- day last, they came across an immense conger eel. The fish was evidently stranded on the banks of the river, having been left by the high tide, and was apparently dead. On the men proceeding to it, it opened its mouth and endeavoured to attack them. A few violent blows howcver,were enough to kill it. ft measured 6 feet 6 inches in length, and 27 in girth, and weighed over 100 pounds. It was brought to the village, cut up, and divided amongst some of the residents, who enjoyed the delicacy. Much satisfaction is felt amongst the river fishermen at the capture.

Llandudno "THE CHILDREN OF HEAVEN" was the title of a cantata prettily rendered by the children's choir of Siloh Chapel on Wednesday evening last. The Relieving Officership.-It is understood that close upon a hundred persons are applying for these two posts, so that the authorities will have no reason to complain of want of choice. The matter is expected to be decided this day (Friday). Church of England Temperance Society. -Apublic meeting on behalf of the above society is con- vened for to-morrow (Saturday) evening in the Church House at 7.30 p.m. The chair will be occupied by the Rev Principal Fairchild, M.A., and among the speakers will be Mr E. Eardley- Wilmot, R.N., and secretary to the C.E.T.S. Last Year's Promenade Band. The fact that Mr Underwood, who for many years sup- plied this town with a promenade band has been secured for our "next door" neighbour has been pleasing news to many of the residents. of Llan- dudno. With De Mersey's band at Llandudno and Mr Underwood at Colwyn Bay, the tone of the Outdoor music on the. coast has been materi- ally improved. The Aged People's Treat.—This past event was marked with much sue s, over C.23 being collected towards the entertaining of the aged poor; 1"3 15s 4d of this amount was spent on dinners, etc., and ^9 is 2d for coal and food, to 51 sick aged poor who could not be present at the annual dinner. The Coast Senior Cup.—Extensive interest is being shown in the semi-final tie to take place on the Council Field on Wednesday next, when Bangor and Rhyl Combination teams meet, and a good influx of followers of the -respective clubs are sure to follow should the weather prove pro- pitious. Clerical -Changes.-The rector has engaged the Rev Mr Roberts, of Nevin, Pwllheli, and another curate that will be ordained on Trinity Sunday for parish work. The former comes to the parish in three months' time, and the latter will assume dutie-s- in June. The Junior Liberal Association.—The spirit of Liberalism is awake, and practical movements made to place the new movement on a substan- tial basis. The first meeting of the above took place on Tuesday evening last at the Cambridge Restaurant. The president of the society, the highly-esteemed chairman of the Urban District ,Council, .r Robert Roberts, J.I' introduced a debate .on "The extension of local self-govern- ment for Wales." The debate was in the English, tongue, and several promising .speakers took part. Death of Mr H. Hughes.—Great regret was felt throughout the town when the news was circu- lated that Mrs Hughes, wife of the Rev Hugh Hughes, the popular Wesleyan minister (and well-known in Llandudno), had passed away at her residence, Highbury, Abergele, on Thursday afternoon last. Deceased had been assiduous in good works. She was a sister to Mr T. W, Griffith, auctioneer, of this lawiv A Successful Exhibitor. In the first num- ber of "Cage Birds" devoted to the interests of the feathered tribe, the name of Mr W. P. Wil- liams, of this town, appears as the winner of a special prize for a very fine canary bullfinch, about the best we have ever seen, capital size, shape, and feathers. The show was that of the St. Helens Ornithological Society. Junior Liberal Club.-An association of Liberal young men of Llandudno has been formed with the view of opening a Junior Reform Club, in alliance with the A. fon Divisional Liberal organ- isation, and on the lines ot the successful institution of a similar character which exists at Bangor. At the Cambridge Restaurant, to-night the new club is to meet for the purpose of holding a discussion on the question of local self-government for Wales. The New Town Hall.-Mnndav, the iofh day of February, will be a red letter day in the annals of modern Llandudno, for it is the occasion, of the formal opening of the new buildings in Lloyd-street. It has been arranged that the opening ceremony will take place from one to two p.m. Addresses will be delivered on the occasion by s-r A. RoUit, M.P., who will be the central figure in the opening ceremony, and Mr W. Jones, M.P. for the Arvon division of Car- narvonshire. Lunch will subsequently be served in the Town Hall, when an assembly of local notabilities will be present. Will 0f Mr George Berrill.-The late George Berrill, of 33, Bull-street, Birmingham, and Lans- downe House, Mostvn-street, Llandudno, who died on the 1st August last, has left personal estate valued at £ 29.325 12s. id gross, and of the net value of £ 14,746 7s Jd, and he appointed as 0 executors of his will, dated March 1st, 1899, his son Alfred Berrill, of Woodford, Essex, surgeon, and I Mr David Douglas, of Birmingham, and the testator bequeathed his estate in equal proportions to his children, Alfred and Edward Berrill, Lucy and Eliza Berrill, and Annie Berrill, widow of his de- ceased son, George Berrill, but deducting from the share of the last-named the sum of £ 500, which is to be added to the portions of his two daughters. The executors are empowered to carry on the testator's business of a fruit merchant, retaining as manager of same Mr David Douglas, or to form a limited company to take over the business. St. George's Literary Society. -The usual weekly meet ng of this society was held in the National Schools, Church Walks, on Tuesday evening last. The Rev Robert Williams, B.A., curate, presided. Mr W. Salisbury read a paper in de- fence of the House of Lords. Messrs R. Rob- erts (secretary), Littler, Whalley, F. Lucking, Clark, F. Brown, W. Ellis, T. Griffiths, J. Smith, and E. Harris. All speakers were unanimously in favour of the House of Lords being reformed, but not abolished. On Tuesday next Mr B. F. BonaLe, Minydon, will deliver a paper upon the subject of "War." Town Improvement Association.—The annual meeting of this association will be held on Tues- day next, under the presidency of Lord Mostyn. The report of the Executive Committee shows that remarkable work has been accomplished by the association dur.ne' the past twelve months. During a term of ten )rears a sum of ^2,252 14s 9d has been expended in advertising the claims of Llandudno throughout the country. In 1901 z, £ 343 was expended in a like manner and there is a balance in hand of £ 65 18s I rd. The association are fortunate in havin'g such, an 11 enterpris-iig secretary as Mr Oldman.

Llanrwst. Mutual Improvement Society.—At last Wednes- day's meeting the chair was occupied by Mr Alfred Hughes (Compton House), and Mr R. Roberts (Board School, Trefriw,) opened the subject of dis- cussion, viz., The profits of capital. A very interesting debate followed. Profit was defined as the reward of capital for the service it renders in the production of wealth. It was also stated that the profits of capital are composed of three ele- ments, viz., interest on capital, compensation for risk, and wages of superintendence. Several of the members showed that the rate of interest is the same in all trades in the same country at the same time, but that the rate of profit varies in different trades. They shewed that the differences in the profits in different employments are caused by the difference in the risk and reputation which they incur, and in the wages which they receive for superintendence. Some of the speakers also proved that the rate of interest declines as popula- tion increases, and that the same thing occurs when the margin of cultivation descends. Handsome Trophies.—Messrs Griffith Owen and Son, jewellers, Denbigh-street, are at present ex- hibiting three very handsome specimens of their handiwork in the form of three massive and beauti- fully made silver cups, which are offered as chief prizes at the second annual pigeon shooting com- petition to be held at Talycafn on February llith. The Ladies' Choir Concert. -There was a capi- tal attendance at the concert given by the above choir at the Church House on Thursday evening last. The ladies, neatly attired in white, were under the conductorship of Mr E D. Jones. Mr J. Herbert Jones was the chairman. Several choruses were rendered by the choir in a most pleasing manner, and the beautiful song, Y Deryn Pur," had to be partly repeated One of the features of the first part of the programme was an Italian piece by a mandoline band of ladies, and this agreeable item was also redemanded Mr Jenkins and Mr E. D. Jones sang the mirth-provoking duct of Sullivan's, Prithee, pretty maiden," with all the charm essential to the part, and a loud recall was granted to them, Miss Mabel Davies sang naively No, sir," and several other items were rendered by talented members of the choir. Following the first part, which was entirely vocal and instru- mental, a very pretty series of tableaux vivants were presented, including A snow scene," The Ten Virgins," The Doctor," Before and after marriage," &c. The parts were sustained by members of the choir and their friends. The con- cluding portion of the concert was a well-arranged and capitally-devised show of waxworks," pre- sented by Professor Frank de Jones. The show was original and the characters well got up." The dry humour of the showman and his perversion of historical facts were highly amusing, and the winding up" of the figures, at the request of the Professor, by attendant Carter, grotesquely attired, and assiduous with his dust brush, elicited well- merited applause. Apart from some ill-mannered behaviour on the part of certain individuals at the back the concert was very enjoyable and successful.

Penmaenmawr. Early Lambs. An ewe, the property of Mr David Foulkes, butcher, gave birth to a strong lamb, on Tuesday week, the first lamb of the season in this district.

Talybont. Presentation.—On Monday evening an address was presented to Mr William Edwards, of Conway, and late of Talybont, by the members of the Cal- vinistic Methodist Chapel. The address made mention of his services as a deacon and faithful citizen, and also of the great interest he took in education. Mr Edwards suitably responded, and expressed his satisfaction that the chapel was now free from debti althougl) ten years back they owed £ 120. It is fair to add that this result is largely due to Mr Edwards' efforts and his generosity.

Talycafn Mart Fat Stock Sale. MESSRS ROBEKT & ROGER JONES held their usual periodical sa'e at Talycafn Mart, on Wednesday last, when 80 head of cattle, and over 900 sheep were offered. The principal prices realised were as follows Col. Sandbach, 4 fat bullocks, £ 15 each 4 year- ling bullocks, from Brynyfran, made 611 each; a bull from Plas Llan. made ^15 15s. a fat bul- lock from -ybonL Mill, £ x-; 10s 2 fat bullocks from Maes-y-castell, £18 10s each 2 fat bullocks from Berthddu £ iq each of 2 fat bullocks from Llan Farm, one made £12 5., but the best was withdrawn at £17 10s 6d. Mr Hugh Owen, Abbey, had £ 19 for a fine heifer and the draft from Glan Aber Hotel, had a top price of £15 ios Mrs Jones,Ty Newydd Ila] l,il aneli aii,made -ZiS ios for a fat bull, and Mr John Davies, Gorswen, ^15 ios for a fat bullock. The calving cows brought from £ 12 to £ 14 2s 6d., top price obtained by Mrs Morris, Nant-y- Cerrig, Ucha. Six fat porkers brought £2 2s 6d ripe Welsh ewes and wethers had a fair demand and made from 16s for ewes w-th 26s gd top price obtained by Mr Herbert Hughes, Tyn-y-Coed Farm. Wethers made a good average of 27s with 33S top price obtained by Mr Hugh Williams, Cefn Coed, with a capital draft of 20.

Vacancy on the Conway Guardians. THE following have been duly nominated for the vacancy caused through Mr John Roberts' death, on the Conway Board of Guardians, viz- William Owen, Islwyn, and John Williams, bootmaker, Station-road. Both these gentlemen will go to the poll.

-+-+- North Carnarvonshire Con= gregationalists. Meetings at Penmaenmawr. THE quarterly meeting of the North Carnarvon shire Congregationalists was held on Wednesday at Penmaenmawr, Mr Hugh Owen, Llandudno Junction, the chairman for the year, presiding. The Sub-committee of the Aid Fund recom- mended that the annual challenge grant for the year be allotted to Pendref, Bangor, and Bettice, Colwyn, on condition that the grant be supple- mented by local effort to the specified amount. A request, in the form of a petition, far an aid grant was received from the church at Colwyn Bay, where a new chapel is being built at a cost of £ 3,000. Mr Williams, a deacon at Colwyn Bay, having spoken in support of the petition, it was resolved-" That the Association heartily com- mends the effort made by the church at Colwyn Bay, and recommends it to the support of the churches." The petition was referred to the Sub- committee for report as to particulars at its next meeting. The treasurer's report for the year snowed a balance in favour of the Association of £ 102. It was resolved to hold the next quarterly meeting at Llandudno.

♦ Death of Mrs Hugh Hughes, Abergele. The Funeral. WE regret to announce that Mrs Hugh Hughes, the beloved wife of the Rev Hugh Hughes (Wes- leyan Missioner for the North Wales Coast), and daughter of the late Archdruid Clwydfardd, passed peacefully away at her residence, Highbury, on Friday last, after a long and lingering illness. She was much respected by a large circie of friends,and and much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family and relatives. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon amid general manifestations of regret. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev J. P. Rob- erts, Liverpool, and the Rev Ishmael Evans. Leaving the residence of the deceased lady at 2-45, the mournful cortege wended its way to St Paul's Wesleyan Chapel, headed by a large number of ministers, and accompanied by a great many of the general public. At the chapel the Rev D. L. Rich- ards, Llandudno, and Dr John Hughes. Bangor, took charge of the service. The Rev William H. Evans, Rhyl, and the Rev Hugh Jones, Bangor, also testified in suitable words to the estimable character of the departed. The concluding portion of a very impressive service was conducted by the Rev Edward Humphreys, Wrexham. The singing was conducted by Mr Robert Roberts, and two special hymns were sung from the new Wesleyan hymn book, "Atdyniad Pocadwvs," composed by the Rev Hugh Hughes, and Bydd Myrdd o ryfeddoeau." Prayers at the graveside were read by the Rev Phillip Price. The undertaker was Mr Edward Ellis, and the coffin being of polished oak with massive brass fittings, and bore the following inscription MARGARKT N HUGHES, Died January 24th, 1902, Aged 57 years. Many beautiful wreaths were deposited on the coffin by the family and relatives. The chief mourners included, the Rev Hugh Hughes (husband); Mrs Jones, London, (Miss Gertrude Hughes) Miss Hughes (daughter) Mr Morley Hughes, .Mr Ossie Hughes, Mr Gilbert Hughes (sons); Mrs cnambers (sister); Mrs W. O. Williams, Llandudno; Mrs Griffiths, Den- bigh; Miss N. Davies, Liverpool; Miss Lil. Griffith's and Miss Gwladys Griffiths, Denbigh > Miss Annie Griffiths, Llandudno; Miss M. Chambers; Miss T. E. Parry, Carnarvon Mr R. U. Jones, LondOti; Mr T. W. Griffiths, Llandud- no; Rev Richard Griffiths, Denbigh; Mr W. O. Williams, Llandudno; Mr Samuel Hughes, West Kirby; Mr D. G. Davies, 'Liverpool; Mr J. H. Parry, Carnarvon.; Mr S. R. Bartley, Llandud- no.Mr. I). H. Jones, Rhyl; Miss Owen, Bee Hotel; Mr and Mrs Edwards, Tanyfron; Mr Frank Jones, Colwyn Bay; Mrs Stephens, Ruthin; Mrs J. R. Ellis, Corwen; and Mrs Price, Abergele. Amongst the ministers who attended the fun- eral were the Rev Hugh Jones, Bangor (chair- man of the North Whales district); Rev Edward Humphreys (secretary of the North Wales dis- trict) Rev Ishmael Evans, v arnarvon; Rev W. Hugh Evans, Rhyl; Rev Robert Hughes, Rhyl; Rev A. W. Davies, ditto; Rev Frank Jones, Col- wyn Bay Rev J. P. Roberts, Liverpool; Rev J. Wesley Hughes, Chester; Rev T. Llewelyn Jones, Llanddulas; Rev D. Gwynfryn Jones, Bangor: Rev Morris E. Jones, Denbigh; Dr J. Hughes, D.D., Bangor; Revs Morgan Davies, John Roberts, and Francis Jones, Abergele; Rev T. J. Humphreys, Conway; Rev E. Mostyn Jones, Ruthin; Rev II. Meirion Davies, Pres- tatyn Rev D. A. Richards, Llandudno, and others. The carriages were supplied by Miss Owen. Bee Hotel.

Colwyn Bay Laundry Case. ( Continued f rom Page 13.) reference to the warrant to be taken upon the goods of the Colwyn Bay Electric Power and Light Company, and he levied accordingly. He took an inventory, and on the 27th of November, the sale took place at Colwyn Bay. Witness arrived on the scene at 9-30, and at 11-30 Mr Bliss- hill appeared. Mr Hughes showed hiii-i a copy of a telegram received from London, with reference to the injunction, but he con- cluded that he must act under the sheriff's order since no official intimation had reached him. He made enquiries at his Corwen office, but found that no telegram bad been received there. He therefore proceeded with the sale. The gas engine was sold to T. H. & J. Daniels, Stroud, for £95, but owing to the objection made by the plaintiff, the goods were not delivered to the purchaser. The total gross proceeds of the sale amounted to ^146. Mr Parry Jones. (Denbigh), acting Under Sheriff, deposed to giving Mr Roberts instruc- tions to sell. Mr Thomas Chapman, bailiff, gave evidence as to taking possession on the 4th of November. He was still in possession. Mr F. A. Dew, auctioneer, Co-wyn Bay, sa;d he was appointed receiver and manager on be- half of the debenture holders. He instructed Mr James -arwell to watch the property. W t- ness acted in his official capacity from the 4th of November until the 26th of November. He never received notice from plaintiff as to her re- entering into possession. The debenture owners claimed the fixtures and plant including that whch had been sold. Mr James Burwell, organist, Colwvn Bav, de- posed to watching the property, on behalf of Mr Dew, from the 4th to the 26th of November. Mr F. Bullcock, Colwyn Bay, said the gas engine was attached to the foundation of the room bv four bolts fastened with nuts. By simply faking off the nuts they could lift the engine off. The height of the concrete above the level that was inside the bed of the engne was I}4 inches. In regard to the air boxes he was positive they were at least ï inches from the wall. The engine was 2ft bin in its widest part, and it could be easi y taken out. The dcor was eight feet high and the fly-wheel —the Ivggest -art of the machine—was only 7ft bin high. The pillar referred to was not con- structed when the engine was put in, and he was of the undoubted opinion that the engine could be removed easily without takng down the ,pillar, nor in any way damaging the fabric. Mr David Jones, of Melbourne House, Conwav, said be was a mechanical engineer of considerable experience as to the setting up of machinery. In regard to the engine in question, concerning what had been said by the previous witness he fully concurred. He had himself carefully measured it and the room, and it was his honest opinion that the engine could be removed without in any way inter cring with the fabric. Col Wynne Edwards, mechanical enginec", and for 20 years a proprietor of the Denbigh FOllndnt said he had for many years been familiar with gas and other engines, and he had set up a large num- ber of engines of a similar character to the one in question. He had seen the engine and thoroughly inspected the room as well. As described hv the previous witness, the engine was undoubtedly of such a size as to enable its removal without in- terfering with the fabric. Thomas Farrington, of Llandudno, engineer of the Colwyn Bay and Cowlyd Joint Water Board, said he had examined the engine on Mon- day morning, the 27th inst. He was of the same opinion as the previous witnesses. It could be very well removed without interfering with the building as to the shaft opposite the doorway he did not think they would experience any diffi. culty in removing it without injury to the free- bold.(-ross-examined, by Mr Marshall, witness said his examination took him between 12 and 15 minutes to carry out, and Mr Jones (the p'ain- tiff's son) struck matches for him to see the place. He took no measurement.. This concluded the evidence for the defence. Mr S. Moss (counsel for the execution creditors), in reply to his lordship, said there was no case whatever against his client, as he was not in anv way liable. He cited a similar case from the 31st volume of the LIW y-ourual—Woolam v. Wrigbt- and his grounds were similar in character. Ills Lordship: I quite agree. I see no case against the execution creditor. Both learned Counsel summed up at some length, and in the course of Mr Marshall's re marks he referred to the item of 45() which had been paid the plaintiff as purchase money. His Lordship desired evidence on this point, and Hugh Roberts Hughes, the secreteary of the i ompany, was called. He said that at the meet- ing when it was resolved to pay the plaintiff the sum. mentioned as purchase monev, Mrs Han- nah Jones had herself been present and she had personally accepted the cheque. He produced the minute book recording the proceeding. Eventually his Lordship observed that he would reserve judgment until either the Chester Assizes or, if the parties preferred, he would de- liver the same in London. -the. parties agreed to the delivery of judgment in London, an event which, will probably take place within the next four weeks. The sitting concluded at 1-40 mid-day, after a hearing of a whole day and a half. .e-. •- Central News Agency.]

Shooting Affray at Cairo, Cairo, Thursday. At Cairo, to-day, an hotel porter shot dead two Dragomans and wounded another. There has been a loud-standing feud between Dragomans and porters. Dragomans arc now parading the streets threatening vengence. The Prince of Wales reached London this after- | noon at a quarter past one. Mr alter Long, at the Local Government Board to-day, agreed that the present motor car regula- tions were ridiculous. Lord Dufierin had a very bad night.

English Cup Tie. This Match was replayed to-day, and Liverpool beat Everton 2 goals to nil. Sir Henry Fowler at meeting to promote Corona- z, tion Fund for Soldiers Homes to-day said I don't suppose any well-informed person would cast aspersions on conduct of our soldiers. In the House of Commons, this afternoon, Mr Balfour said the papers relating to Dr Kuyper's proposals could not be laid on the table this week. He hoped there would be no long delay.