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CONWAY COUNTY COURT. t THE JUDGE AND ARCHITECTS' COM- MISSIONS. THURSDAY. — Before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd (judge). SEQUEL TO AN ACTION FOR TRES- PASS.—Among the judgment summonses was that of Albert Wood (Bodlondeb) and Emmanuel Jones (Marl Farm, Llandudno Junction) against Hugh Owen Hughes, William Williams, David Jones, and two other men who did not appear. The five men were defendants in the action for trespass in which an alleged right-of-way across land at Llandudno Junction was set up. The actioil resulted in his Honour's finding that a trespass had been committed and in damages utd costs being cast upon the defendants. The three men now pleaded that they were poor workmen with large families, and that they were unable to pay the damages and costs, amounting to J387. David Jones also stated that he was not found trespassing on the land, but was on the high road on the occasion when the ground of action arose.—His Honour said that either these men went in recklessly for this litigation knowing they had no means to pay if they lost or somebody else had put them forward as men of straw. Who paid their own costs?—The defendant Williams said the parishoners paid their costs.—His Honour: What. do you oner? —Mr Williams Could you not let us off by paying half?—His Honour remarked that the matter had passed out of his hands now, and he could only order the rate of payment. The de- fendants should not have allowed themselves to be brought into this litigation. If they had been successful thev would have taken care to have their own costs.—Mr Williams said he could only offer Is a. month.—His Honour: You had better go to the parishioners who put you for- ward, and get up the usual concert.—Mr Wil- liams We did not get support from very many 1 parishioners.—His Honour That is the worst of it. They put you forward and left you in the lurch. I cannot make an order for less than 5s a month. A COMPLICATED CASE.—Messrs Jones and Son, plumbers, Conway, sued Hugh Abram, miller, Gyffin, Conway, for the recovery of J375 for material and labour in respect of two houses which the defendant erected at Conway. The action was remitted from the High Court. Mr Bliss Hill (Colwyn Bay) appeared for the plain- tiffs, and Mr James Porter defended.—Mr Bliss Hill stated that Mlessrs Jones and Son con- tracted for the plumbing work of the houses which, in 1894. Mr Abram was erecting in Cadnant Park for Mr J. W. Hughes, for £178. A sum of £24 was incurred in addition to the estimate.—Edward Lloyd Jones, of the firm of Jones and Son, gave evidence. He stated that. some time after the contract was entered into, Mr Abram requested! him to make some reduc- tions in respect of a reduction in the size of water-tanks, &c. The witness allowed £ 14 for these items. In October, 1895, Mr Abram complained that the lead piping used was of the weight of 91b. to the yard instead of 121b., which he alleged was the weight specified. He con- sented to allow 30s in respect of that complaint. although he did not consider himself liable, there having been no specification of the weight in a marginal note. The whole work was thoroughly well done, the usual weight for such piping being 81b. to 91b. He had had several promises of pay- ment by the defendant, and he had pressed for particulars of objections, but they had not been given.—Cross-examined by Mr Porter, the wit- ness declared that he only saw two pages of the specification, which referred to the work he was to do, and those were only shown to him for the purpose of pricing. A document was laid before him by Mr Porter, but he declared that the two pages dealing with plumbing and ironmongery were not the same as those he had worked upon, and contained details not included in the pages I he saw. The plaintiff was questioned a.s to a further concession in price which it was sug- I gested he had made. and he denied that he had made any such concession. — paper, understood: to be an estimate by the plaintiff, was submitted I to him. and' he declared that the portion re- I ferring to a reduction of price was not in his handwriting, though the writing was a close imitation of his hand.—David Morris Roberts, architect, Conway, was next called, and said he was the architect who prepared the plans for the houses in question. The plumbing work, &c., was done by Messrs Jones and Son j to his satisfaction. He denied that he com- plained to Mr Abram about Mr Jones's work, but Mr Hughes. the owner, took a great deal of the superintendence upon himself. As to the lead piping, 91b. to the yard was always specified in Conway. A clause in the contract specified that the award of the architect in all cases of dispute should be final. No call had been made for his arbitration under tha.t clause, and he had been paid off by Mr Hughes.—Cross-examined by Mr Porter, the witness said he ordered the grates for Mr Hughes and got a commission of 24 per cent. on the transaction. He probably also re- oeired a similar commission on the slates.—Is it a proper thing for architects to get a commission on goods? It is a general custom all over the country.—I have got a few architects here who practise in this neighbourhood, and they will contradict you. There may be exceptions to the rule. I do not think they can.—You were sup- posed to be Mr Hughes's architect and to see that he got the best goods according to the specification, and yet you were getting a com- mission on those goods yourself?—I got about 15s. If I was ordering them and recfltamending them and finding him a cheap market, why should not I get the commission? They knew I was getting it.—You admit you were getting paid by Mr Hughes and by the gentlemen who supplied the goods ? Yes; about 15s.—Does it-hat remark apply to all the contracts for which you act as architect? No, not at all.— But you said it was the usual thing, and I take it that wherever you acted as architect in this neighbourhood you got the commission for the goods?—If I got an order 1 did so. There is nothing underhand about it. If I go about the country buying stuff for clients it is right that I should be paid for it.—It is no part of your duty as architect to take journeys and buy materials? —No but if it assists my clients I do so.-His Honour You say this payment of commission is a. common thing.—The Witness It is.—His Honour: How do architects do when they get things that they have to condemn?—The Wit- ness Thev do not condemn in that case.—His Honour: How is an architect to exercise an in- dependent judgment as to the sufficiency and quality of materials coming on to the job if he is getting a commission on them ?—The Witness These commissions are usually for grates, &c., things about which there could be n<^ complaint. —His Honour Suppose they came in a damaged or cracked condition. It would be the archi- tect's duty to say so. Is he not rather hampered in his judgment and his discretion by the fact that he has a. commission on them?—The Wit- ness He gets a commission for doing work—for helping the builder.—His Honour: For doing work that may be consistent with his duty ?—The Witness Perhaps so. It is done all over the kingdom.—His Honour: | All I can say is that it shows the neces- sity for the bill that has been intro- duced into the House of Lords to stop I illicit commissions'.—Replying to Mr Bliss Hill, the witness said that if there had been anything wrong the builder himself would have com- plained.—His Honour said there was competition in the open market, and some gave more com- mission than others. The man who gave the highest commission probably got the ordier, and then he wanted to know what sort of a posi- tion the architect was in if the materials when thev came on the job were not fit for the pur- pose,—The Witness The architect would choose a good firm, so that there would be no complaint. It is a well-known fact. All my clients knew I was getting it. There are clients in the room for whom I purchased grates, &c.—His Honour You are honest enough to say that- We won't go into it any more. This inquiry is quite com- plicated enough of itself.—H. Abram, the defen- dant, said he sub-let all the work except joinery. He gave the plaintiffs the original specifications and. the plans he had no other document. Com- plaint was made of the materials and of the work done by plaintiffs. Although notice of a counter- clann had been given, it had not been made.— ■ii owner of the houses, said that he still owed Mr Abram about £ 90, including the extras, and until the dispute as to what he con- sidered to be the dishonest work of the plaintiffs was decided he could not settle up.—Replying to Mr Bliss Hill, he said he was sued for rates recently at the police court and pleaded the statute, but he did so on principle, and did not owe a halfpenny to anyone except Mr Abram The hearing was then adjourned till the next court. „ A QUESTION OF LEGAL COSTS—Mr Jamas Porter, who said he was acting in the interests of all solicitors practising in that court, made an application to his Honour under the following circumstances:—His Honour gave judgment in a case at the previous court at Llandudno—Edward Roberts v. Jones and others. J The case had been remitted from the High Court. The amount claimed was £ 69, and judgment was for £ 47 3s. It was a case com- 1 menced in the High Court, but a.t the first pos- 4 sible moment a summons was taken out and the I action remitted under section 65 of the County Court Act, and the defendants were saved all ( possible expense in the matter. That having been done his (Mr Porter's) contention now was that the costs of the action, up to the time of rè:- mitting should be according to the High Court scale as provided for by that section. He con- tended that that was a case which could not have been entered in the County Court to commence with, as it dealt with an amount over J350, and the machinery open to the plaintiff was that of which he took advantage, he went first to the High Court, but, as already pointed out, the defendant was not put to any expense in having the case remitted, and he claimed his client was entitled to costs on the High Court scale down to the moment the case was remitted.—Mr D. Griffith Davies, of Bethesda, opposed the appli- cation on behalf of the defendant, and said the amount originally claimed was, as stated, £ 69, but judgment was given for £ 47 3s only, and which included the sum of £28 13s which had been paid into court. He submitted that sec. 65 did not apply in this case, as the plaintiffs could and ought to have brought the case into court, for a. sum under JB50, viz., JB47 10s, and although some cases decided even under this section were in favour of his contention, he submitted that the section of the Act which governed the case was sec. 16. which stated dis- tinctly that in an action founded in contract, the plaintiff shall recover JB20 or upwards, but less than J350 he shall not be entitled to any more costs than he would have been entitled to if the n.ction had been brought in a county court.—Mr Porter, again addressing the judge, said that as the matter was now still open, he would wish t'i) repair an omission on his part by applying for the costs in respect to certain expert wit- nesses in the case, but Mr Davies objected that. as the application was not made at the time, it was now barred by rule 6 of Order 50, and the Judge said that he must in order to uphold the regularity of procedure, as well as in view of the rule. decline to frrant that part of Mr Porter's application. With respect to the main applica- tion, he would reserve his decision pending a consultation of the decided cases.

HORSE SHOW BANQUET AT CONWAY. On Tuesday evening, Captain Wall, Cot.d Mawr Hall, and president of the Conway Horse Show Society, entertained the committee, and a number of friends, to a sumptuous banquet at the Erskine Hotel, the catering of Mr H. Davits, who is also the secretary of the society, being of an excellent character. Among others present I were: The Mayor of Conway (Aide rami Hughes). the Vicar of Caerhun, Dr Morgan, 1)- I Williams, Dr Foulkes, Dr Griffith, Deganwy; I Dr Morgan, jun., Mr O. Rowland, J.P., Mr Pollitt. Colonel Moss, Mr Wall, jun., Mr R. Muir, Bangor; Councillor Llewelyn Jones, Councillor Edward Roberts, Mr Robert Ellis, Brynypin; Mr G. O. Jones, J.P., Merchllyn; Mr Jordan Jones, etc. The latter made a most efficient toast master. The tables having cleared the toast list was proceeded with. The toasts of "The King" and "Queen Alex- I andra and the rest of the Royal Family" were given from the chair, the President remarking that King Edward VII. was, at all events, a very practical monarch. Mr Owen Rowland proposed "The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces," dilating upon the services which the Army were now performing in South Africa, and which the Navy had rendered in China. As to the Auxiliary Forces, they had no longer to be spoken of slightingly, for they had, when tried, done more than was expected of then^;> All the vacancies in the local corps had I been- xilled up as rapidly as they were created (applause). Colonel Moss, of Salford, responded, and said that each time the Auxiliary orces had been I called upon to furnish contingents for South Africa they had complied readily, and would do so again if necessary, and the men who had gone out had done their duty well (applause). Dr M. J. Morgan offered the toast of "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all denomina- tions." The speaker stated that the clergy and ministers of religion had an important and re- sponsible calling and such as demanded respect. Even if they did nothing else but elevate the moral character of mankind they would be doing noble and excellent work. They worked hard and led an irreproachable life, they gave an ex- ample in many respects that should be followed. The Rev J. W. Roberts, vicar of Caerhun, I acknowledged, and said he was always glad to work hand in hand with everybody — whether clergyman or minister of any denomination—in any good work in the promotion of which they could meet on a common platform, and he hoped the work of all would be the uplifting of the na- I tion to a higher level than it now occupied. He was sorry to say that he did not think much progress was being made now, for he felt that there was not now that reverence for those above them which was seen when he was young—that reverence of children for their parents, and so forth. Mr R. Muir (Bangor) proposed "The Conway Horse Show Society," remarking that the show had made rapid strides in the past few years, and was placed in the happy position of being second to none in the Principality, the only drawback being that dogs were excluded (laughter and ap- plause). He wished the president, the officers, and the committee, great success (applause). Mr J. A. Pollitt, in replying, said that the show this year was a record—in entries, in money taken at the gate, and in money taken on the stand (applause). In the course of his speech the speaker strongly urged the farmers to raise stock from good quality animals only. Mr Robert Ellis also responded, and said that horse-breeding was not encouraged in the district as it should be, and that the JB50 prize for a stallion to walk the district would be well spent if the facilities provided were properly made use of. Mr Jordan Jones, discussing the same point, said that if at the end of the year the fanners were found not to haye supported the society by taking advantage of this facility the prize should be withdrawn this time for good. But if the scheme was successful it might be extended to hackneys and Welsh mountain ponies (applause). Mr G. O. Jones, in a racy speech, gave "The Town and Trade of Conway." Conway fairs, formerly famous, were shrinking, and were mov- ing slowly towards Llanrwst and Talycafn. Were they going to allow a place like Talycafn to take the business of the important town of Conway? Let these things be revived in Conway, so that the day should never dawn when the grass would be found growing, as had been prophesied, in the streets of the town. On the Morfa, at Conway, a rifle range, the finest in England and Wales, was being formed, and the volunteers marching to it would keep the grass down in the streets of that ancient borough (applause). The mayor (Alderman H. Hughes) was the first to respond. He said Conway still needed many improvements, though many had already been made. The going down of the markets was a result of the changes brought about by railway facilities, but the corporation were doing their best to improve them, and they would be glad to hear any suggestion for their further advance- ment. He remembered the time when a thousand bags of mussels were sent from Con- way every week, and they were hoping to cultivate the fishery so that this might once more be done. Not only had they to look after the modern, they had to look after the ancient, hlld the council were anxious to preserve all fhe monuments of the historic past with which the place was so well provided applause). Dr M. J. Morgan said that in the last ten years remarkable progress had bean made, especially in sanitation, with a consequent re- duction of death-rate from a high figure almost to the lowest. Mr E. Roberts said that if the farmers would come to the market the market would at once become what it used to be. Grass had been on the roads, but who could find any there now (laughter). The Boers would not shoot better than the British when the new range had been used for a bit (laughter). Mr Llewelyn Jones said the proposed holding of the fairs on regular dates would lead to their improvement. Mr 0. Rowlands submitted the toast of "The President," which was received with cheers. Captain Wall returned thanks, and expressed his gratification with the excellent position which had been secured by the society during the two years of his presidency. The toasts of "The Officers and Committee of the Show"; "The Press"; and "Our Host and Hostess" were also honoured.

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MAY-DAY FESTIVITIES AT LLANDUDNO. ( For many years, Llandudno has been conspicu- ous for its May-day Festivities, and particularly for the success that has always attended the interesting ceremony of crowning the Queen of May, and the attendant May-pole dances. This 1 year, the committee decided to make a deter- mined effort to organise a still more successful display. Towards attaining that end, all the committees worked with great energy, and it is satisfactory to note that their labours were re- warded with the utmost success. But the as- pirations of the committee would hardly have been realised had it not been for individual efforts. Mrs Haworth and Miss Haworth, to- gether with the Misses A. and K. Pemberton, were responsible for the May-pole dances, and they were assisted by Miss Thompson, of Burton- on-Trent, the latter acting as instructor in the fancy dances. During the last three years the processions have not been what the labour and the expense incurred in connection with them justly de- manded. However, thanks to the procession committee, of which Mr M. Churchill, of the Parade Hotel, was chairman, and Mr C. A. Hutton, hon. secretary, the spectacle this year was a great improvement. Too much credit can- not be given to Mr Hutton for the very practical and enthusiastic manner in which he carried out the work, and we must add that the committee was very fortunate in securing his services. The sports committee, with Mr Alec Moy as chairman, and Major Wheeldon as secretary, did their work with the usual efficiency and success. Indeed, the sports ha.ve always been a good source of revenue to the executive committee, and we have reason to believe that they were not an exception to the rule on this occasion. A new departure was the amateur theatrical entertainment given at the Prince's JJieatre in the evening.' The fancy dress balls seem to have fallen in the public estimation-at least they received but meagre support—hence the course adopted this year. Mr Francis Turner made an exceedingly courteous and able honorary secre- tary and stage manager, the chairman of the committee being Mr C. A. Hutton. Breaking out of the old rut proved a.n unqualified success. Mr W. Arnold, with the experience of years, again occupied the chairmanship of the execu- tive committee, and piloted the whole scheme through without a hitch of any kind. Ex-sup- erintendent Churchill, who has a vast and varied experience with similar festivities at Liverpool, proved himself the embodiment of courtesy, while his advice from the vice-chair was always acceptable. Mr Shaw Thewlis, the junior member for west Llandudno, was the treasurer, and right well did he keep his hands on the purse strings. Mr A. J. Merchant undertook the secretarial duties, and spared no effort to further the success of the whole day's pro- ceedings. The patrons list included the names of the following :—The Right Hon. Lord Mostyn (pre- sident), Mr Joseph Broome, Mrs Broome, Mrs Turley, Mr Chantrey, Mr F. Day, Mrs Grose, Mrs Merrall, Misses Mjatthews and Standring, Mrs Lawson Tait, Mrs Glynn Griffiths, Mr W. Arnold, Dr Lockhart Mure, Mr John Walker, Miss Allanson, Mr John Wand, Mr William Brigg, Mr T. P. Davies, Miss Rodick, Messrs Chamberlain, and Johnson, Mrs Pilkmgton, Isallt; Mr E. E. Bone, Hon. H. L. Mostyn, Mrs Holt, Mr J- O. Hind, Mr S. Thewlis, Dr Woodhouse, Mr J. Ridge, Mrs J. Bel lis, Mr Milton Bode, The following were the respective committees General committee: Misses Haworth, A. Pem. berton, K. Pemberton, Messrs W. Arnold, M. Churchill, S. Thewlis, A. H. Hughes, J. Cloud, H. Parker. H. B. Parry, E. 0. Jones, Berry, A. G. Moy, Bellis, Eaton. H. Haworth, W. Duncan, B. Gates, Llwyfo Roberts, A. Taylor, F. Turner, Brocklehurst. Procession commit- tee: Mr M. Churchill (chairman), Messrs W. Arnold, H. Parker, A. J. S. Merchant, W. Duncan, O. Jones. Parker, J. Cloud, R. Wil- liams, A. G. Moy, C. A. Hutton (hon. secretary). May-pole dance committee: Miss Haworth (secretary), Mrs Haworth, Misses A. Pemberton, and K. Pemberton, Miss Thompson, Burton- on-Trent (teacher of the fancy dances). Sports committee: Mr Moy (chairman), Major Wheel- don (seoretary), Messrs Cloud, E. O. Jones, T P' Gates, F. W. Jones, Hutton, A. o. Merchant. Amateur theatrical entertain- ment committee: Mr C. A. Hutton (chairman), Messrs J. Cloud, A. J. S. Merchant, H. Parker, Llwyfo Roberts, Major Wheeldon, Mr Francis Turner (hon. sec. and! stage manager), Miss Sumner (accompanist). Executive for consulta- tion Messrs Arnold, Con-oily, and Moy.

THE PROCESSION. Between noon and one o'clock, visitors poured into the town in hundreds, and by half-past one-we are informed —there must have been no less than 10,000 people lining the streets, and occupying every point of vantage. The proces- sion was marshalled in Gloddiaeth street. Mr t M.R.C.V.S., was the manager c t the procession, while Mr M. Churchill, who rode on horseback, attired in a field marshal's costume, acted as chief marshal As previously stated, the quality of th? exhibits and the pro- cession generally, were superior to any which has taken place during the last three or fooir years. The classes for the best comic novelty drew forth a. good number of entries, all of whom, with one or two exceptions, turned up. The variety of the characters, and the grotesqqp manner in which many of them had adorned themselves, created humorous mirth as well as admiration. With regard ito the best and smart- est decorated tradesmen's turn-out, it would be very hard to excel. The exhibÍts1 of Mr J. Jones iiiid Sons, Ltd., were certainly unique. The trade cars had been tastily dieoorated with prnnroses, even the spoken of the wheels bearing the favourite flower of BeaconsSeld. Inside were exhibited the choicest pieces of meat which had been ordered by some of the leading hotels. The exhibit of Mr John Hughes, nshmonger, was as extraOordinary as it was pretty. Mr Thomas Snath, the Creamery, always up-to-date, gave the public a fine spectacle of vairious dainties, his float having been decorated with flowers of various kinds as well Mr Arnold had hit upon H Hioyel advertising id/ea- With his usual sagacity, he had erected a pyramid of moss upon a porter's cart, and this was drawn by about twelve boys attiied in yellow. Upon the moss pyramid were the words (in primroses), "Arnold," "Shawls by the Ton." Mr Haworth had a 'lurry-full -of hftgh-olass furniture, etc. Other excellent turn-outs were those of Mr J. 0. Phillips, Messrs Allsopps and Sons, Ltd., Messrs Ind, Coope, Ltd., Mr R. Owen, wine merchant etc. The class for the best and smartest decorated licensed landau, drawn bv a pair or one horse, brought in fifteen entries, and there was not a single poor exhibition. Un- doubtedly. by far the mo^t lavishl'y decorated were those of Messrs Jarvis and Woodyatt. The L'andudnio Coaching Company sent in six exhibits, one and all being exceedingly fine. The carriers and the town porters' turn-outs were good. Preceded by the chief marshal, and followed 'He St. Tudtno Silver Band, and Sergeant T Davies and Corporal T. Williams, of the Imper- ml Yeomanry, and the Vaughan-street Rifle Brigade, the procession wended its way down Mcstyn-street. Vauighan-slreet, Mostyn-crescent, Clarence-sitreet-, Mostyn-avenue, Nantygamer- roadi, and back along the promenade. Church wailks, along Tudno-street, to Abbev-road. and from there down Clement-street to' Gloddaeth- st;reet. Herr De Mersey's Band, as well as the Ash Grove Fu-sihcrs (John Roberts, captain), and Cromwell s Ironsides (J. T. Evans, captain), aJso took part ,in the procession. The marshals were all mounted and in charac- ter costume. They WE-re; Lord Kitchener (Mr J. Codtnan), Col. Baden-Powell (Mr J. Jones), r eTi^ Gates), Cavalier, Charles 1. (Mr H. B. Parry), jockeys (Mr W. Scott and Mr Edwards.).. Three Musketeers (Messrs John Roberts, W. Lloyd, and F. Williams), Col. 5th Dragoon Guards (Mr Kemp), Lancer (Mr E. Hughes). Sir Walter Raleigh (Mr O. Jones), ITilan (Mr H. Roberts), Cow Bov (Mr A Hill), i Ryffalo Bill (Mr A. Dunphv), Dick Turpin (Mr Ell. Williams), Convict 99" (Mr W. Williams), lenrv Vffi. (Mr T. Roberts), Master of the FTonmds (Mr R. Thomas), Bengal Lancer (Mr 1. Roberts). The following were the stewards: — Messrs S. Williams, F. Turner, Taylor, Llwyfo Roberts, W. Newman, E. Deacon, M. Messrs S. Williams, F. Turner, Taylor, Llwyfo Roberts, W. Newman, E. Deacon, M. Ryan, F. Edge, T. Smith, R. Royle. C. B. Robinson. A. G. Moy, T. J. Jones, J. B. Jones, J. Phillips, L. Conway, J. Roberts, W. Albon, A. Daines, G. H. Davies, R. Roberts (jun.). Judsres Stewards Parker, S. Williams, and R. W miams. The judges for the respective classes were: Messrs R. Muir, A Parton, James JOD-. Shrewsbury; G. Perkins, St. Asaph; J. Cl-oud, r. O. Hind, and Professor Short. The following were the awards:— Comic novelty 1, M. L. Jones and H. Hotch- ass Llandudno; 2, C. Payne, LIandudno; 3, 3. Ovans, Great Orme's Head. Comic novelty on foot: 1, R. Codman, Bod- tfon-row; 2 (equal), J. Jackson, 9, Prospect- i errace, and J. Hughes, 7, Date CotUgeaT < Smartest decorated tradesman's turnout: 1, ] J. Jones and Sons, Ltd., meat purveyors; 2, G. Timms, butcher; 3, A. Davies, Prospect- terrace. Smartest decorated tradesman's turnout: 1, J. O. Phillips, Penrhyn Farm Stores; 2, R Owen, The Clock; 6, T. Smith, Creamery. Smartest decorated licensed landau, drawn by a pair or one horse 1, D. Hughes, Council- street; 2 and 3, Jarvis and Woodyatt, Craigy- don. Neatest and best dressed driver in this class: 1, J. Jarvis; 2, G. Woodyatt. The judges having awarded the first prize to a landau which had not been decorated, Mr J. Jarvis entered a- public protest against their de- cision amidst the wildest enthusiasm, the specta- tors howling and declaring the award "A Shame." The matter, no doubt, will be brought before the committee in due course. The judges, some time afterwards, offered Mr Jarvis 10s 6d as a consolation prize. He refused "the consolation" to the apparent great delight and approval of the public. Smartest decorated carrier's turnout, drawn by one horse: 1, Edward Owen. builder; 2, L. and N.-W. Railway Company; 3, Kidd and Royle. Smartest decorated pair of cart horses to be shown in gears only 1, L. and N. W. Railway Company. Smartest decorated town porter's turnout: 1, W. Williams, Craigydon; 2, A. Thomieson, Clifton-road. Smartest decorated bath chair 1. J. Roberts, Jubilee-street. Best squad of nine boys 1, W. J. Elliott and squad, Vaughan-street. Best exhibit in procession 1. J. 0. Phillips, Penrhyn Farm Stores. The lurry was full of palms, shrubs, and other choice flowers and plants. CROWNING OF THE MAY QUEEN. A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE. The crowning of the May Queen is always an interesting ceremony, and, as a rule, commands an audience of nearly 5000 people. This was the case on Wednesday, and the huge Pavilion was packed. The character of the festivities was new, and the decorations everything but what we have been accustomed to. On each side of the stage were two arches composed of ivy, ever- greens, yew, arum lilies interspersed with yellow tulips and narcissus. Hanging in the middle of the right arch was a beautiful bouquet (basket) of pink and yellow tulips and geraniums. The stage had a. back ground of evergreens, gorse, ivy, yellow and pink tulips, etc., and interwoven across the whole were the figures "1901," which had been artistically worked out in primroses by young Haworth. Fine palms gave an additional attraction to the sides of the stage. Along the front of the stage—on either side of the platform which had been temporarily erected for the oc- casion—was a row of mixed flowers of various shades and colours, while the platform referred to had been covered with crimson cloth, and bordered with wild: and other flowrers. In the middle of the raised dais was a throne and a stand, accompanied by a wicker chair. The throne demonstrated the artistic taste and ability of someone or other, the selection of flowers hav- ing been most carefully done. The plants, flowers, etc., were supplied by a Liverpool firm, while Lady Augusta Mostyn, the Hon. Mrs Henry Mostyn, Mrs Joseph Broome, Mr Blair, Mrs Downing, and others, had contributed choice selections gratuitously. The decorations were carried out under the supervision of Mr Haworth, who was ably assisted by Miss Gertrude Jones, Miss Merry, Miss Thewlis, Mr Briggs, Mr Tom Jones, and others. The ladies committee consisted of Mrs Ha- werth, Misses A. and K. Pemberton, Miss Ha- worth acting as honorary secretary. No one, except those initiated to the work, have the slightest conception of the labour and the worry which arises in organising such an ,elaborate ceremony. But to their credit be it stated that the ladies whose names we have mentioned had the satisfaction of realising that those labours were more than crowned with suc- cess, and that the public did not stint their cordial approval of the show. Miss Viola Corbin, of Mostyn-street, was this year's May Queen. She was dressed in a gown of white moire silk, which was covered with white chiffon, and trimmed with maiden-hair and ivy flowers, her train being of white satin lined with pink silk trimmed with chiffon and flowers to match the dress. The. twelve maids of honour were all in white silk or satin dresses, with trains lined with pale shaded silk. The pages of the Queen were costumed in white and gold, and the other pages in white and gold and black velvet and point laces. "Queen Alexandra." was dressed in black brocade and chiffon, trimmed with jet. Her robe was of crimson velvet and ermine. Her Royal Highness wore all her "orders." The following were the other respective char- acters, in addition to the May Queen —Royal standard bearer: Leonard Jones. Guard of honour: H.M. King Edward VII., Guiseppe Corbin (as a field marshal) H.M. Queen Alex- andra, Bice Corbin; H.I.M. German Emperor, Arnold Hughes (as a field marshal) Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Monte Richmond (dress suite). A lady and gentleman representing different periods: Early Victorian, F. Under- wood, D. Brookes; Georgian, M. Ward, A. Bellis; Charles II., L. Hughes, W. Corbett; Cromwellian, P. Goulding, C. Dunphy; Eliza- bethian, E. Vincent, J. Davies; Dandy and Coquette, J. Haworth, E. Bellis. Group of fortune tellers, ladies in waiting etc. Marshal, W. Symmonds Crown Bearers, J. Haworth, H. Richmond, Court Jester, A. Arnold. Queen's Pages: E. Hughes, W. Goulding, G. Fitz- simmons. Maids of honour: D. Parton, M. Goulding, D. Goulding, D. Ward, M. Parry, D. Parry, J. Payne, E. Payne, G. James, R. Hughes, E. Williams, N. Evans. Pages: W. Wiley, B. Pell, J. Wiley, T. Roberts, P. Parry, A. Jones, D. Evans, E. Bell, A. Powell, R. Jones, J. Jones, T. Jones, A. Forrester. Babes in the wood: Master and Miss Merrill. Prior to the Royal procession, Herr Mercer's Band played several selections outside the Pavil- ion. Shortly after three, the royal standard bearer made his- appearance, Mr Dunn's special orchestra striking up "God Save the King," in which the audience heartily joined. The guard of honour, ladies and gentlemen representing different periods, group of fortune tellers, ladies in waiting, and court followers came in quick I'successiio'n. By this, the vast audience having already been sio favourably impressed with the fore-part- of the procession, was in the highest mood of expectancy for the appearance of the Queen. They had not long to wait for up went the cry "There she is." Cheer after cheer went up, but accompanied by her pa;gea and maids of honour, the young lady who was receiving the highest honour of the day, kept cool and col- lected., and right royally bowed her acknowledg- ments to the vast assemblage in a, most gracious manner. The "Babes in the Wood" brougrt up the rear. Miss Turley having crowned Queen Viola Corbin, the presentations took place. Miss Turley's present was a box of choice chocolates, while Muss Gwladys Day, on behalf of Mr Day, presented her "Majesty" with a gold: pendant set with pearls and turquoise. Mr Day's present to Miss Gwladys, Haworth was a fold bracelet. After the reception, the May-pole dances were proceeded with, the dancing events being as fol- low — May-pole dance L. Lucking, R. Jones M. Neal, E: Smith, J. Brown, J. Hughes, F. Breeze, R. Richardson, G. Morrison, A Owen, E. Lines., A. Swan, A. Hastlock, B Williams, F. Row- land's, F. Sarson, L. Jones, J. Hornsbv, J. Wil- liams, H. Williams. Cymbal dance N. Goodall. Fan dance: The Missess Margetts, G. Mor- rison. Daffodil dance: The Misses Margetts, B. Wil- J. Williams, G. Morrison, F. Sarson, H. Williams, A. Owen, J. Hu/ghes, A. Swan, B. Forrester, A. Jones, L. Lucking, E. Lines, E. Smith. ^kirt dance la Belle Parisienne: N. Ooodall. Century march: Ladies and gentlemen of the different periods. Highland fling: C Haworth. N. Goodall. Tambourine dance G. Morrison, F. Sarson, M. Margetts, E. Lines, A. Jones, Ri. Forrester, R. RichaTdisan, L. Jones, J. Brown, F. Row- lands, N. Margetts, M. Neal. American ooon diance N. Goodall. Welsh dajice: N. Goodall, G. Haworth, and the Misi-aess Margetts. One and all of the dances were exquisitely per- formed'. The skirt diance, the Highland fling, and the Welsh dance being exceedingly charminor. I We congratulate Miss Thompson and the com- mittee upon the almost perfect movements of the dancers, who had been (trained to thf> highest pitch of efficiency. Mr Dunn supplied the orchestral music. the dancers, who had been (trained to tiM highest. pitch of efficiency. Mr Dunn supplied ° the orchestral music. The stewards were Mr Haworth, jun., Messrs Briggs, Clarke. Roth-well, Sumner, Arnold. A. Hughes, H. Williams, A. Conway, T. Morgan, J. Haworth. T Hughes, Collinsi, and Parton. The Pavilion arrangements were under the ] supervision of Mr Shepherd whose geniality and 1 xwrtesy is always proverbial i GRAND ADVERTISING STROKE. Acting upon a suggestion received, the Town Improvement Association entered into an en- gagement with the Biograph Company to take y ednesdav s scene at Llandudno. Ind this will be exhibited in all parts of the kingdom by means of the mutosaope, at the end of the week ATHLETIC AND OLD ENGLISH SPORTS. These were held after the May-pole dances. The judges were Messrs Alfred Conolly. Martin Churchill, a.nd C. Robinson. Starter, "Mr Pem- berton Pigott, Timekeeper, Mr Will Owen. Handicappers, Messrs A. G. Moy and J B. Jones. There was a good gate. The following are the results:- 120 yards handicap (open), for boys 14 years of age and under: 1, W. Allan; 2, J. Brown; 3, Joseph Coburn. 100 yards slow bicycle race (open) 1, T. W. Francis; 2, W. E. Smith. 120 yards handicap (open) 1, R. Roberts; 2 A. Nurse; û, T. Flood. One-mile bicycle race handicap (open) 1 B. Williams; 2, W. E. Smith; 3, H. Wilson. 100 yards egg and spoon race 1, A. Nurse; 2, B. Nurse. Donkey Race: 1, R. Davies; 2, E. Hobson; 3, W. Jones. Most comical costume 1, R. Stanley. Half-mile handicap (open): 1, B. Nurse; 2, A. Nurse; 3, D. Williams. Victoria Cross bicycle race 1, R. 0 oones; 2, H. Flavell; 3, B. Williams. Obstacle race: 1, R. Roberts; 2, B. Jones. Tug-of-war, ten aside: 1, A. Garside's team, Gasworks DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. A grand amateur -dramatic entertainment was held in the evening at the Prince's Theatre, which was crowded. Mr Francis Turner was the hon. secretary and stage manager. His inde- fatigable services in promoting the success of the entertainment cannot be too highly commended. He is a man of experience, and, therefore, the executive committee was fortunate in getting the right man for the right position. The first part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character. It opened with a splendid selection by Herr de Mersey's Band. Mr W. G. Mobley sang Felix McGlennon's song entitled "Volun- teers," in good voice. The violin solo "Rhap- sodic Hongroise" (Hauser) by Miss Rebekah Claxton fairly brought down the house. She was in splendid form, and her magnificent finger- ing M-as highly appreciated. Mr Harry Burton h_ad selected Balfe's song "Killarney," to which ing was highly appreciated. Mr Harry Burton had selected Balfe's song "Killarney," to which he did full justice. The duet (in character), "I 1 must love someone," from the well-known comic opera "Florodora," the music of which is by Leslie Stuart, and which was produced by kind permission of Mr Tom B. Davies, of the Lyric Theatre, London, was a tremendous success, and had to be repeated. The vocalists were the Misses Fan Sumner, Nell and Ciss Roberts, and Messrs Harry Crockett, George Roberts, and Wilfred A. Lloyd. Mrs Gibson, in excellent voice, sang "For all eternity" (Mascheroni), ac- companied by Miss Claxton, who played the violin obligato. With his imitation of Mr Eugene Stratton's "The Banshee," Mr Vincent Walker created quite a furore. Mr James Jones, of Shrewsbury, treated the audience to a. very well rendered song. The second portion of the programme was de- voted to the distribution of prizes to the exhibi- tors in the procession and the prize-winners at the sports. Queen Viola Corbin, who was ac- companied by her attendants, and assisted by the chairman (Mr W. Arnold), the vice-chairman (Mr M. Churchill), Mr Thewlis (treasurer), and other members of the committee, fulfilled the task in a most gracious manner. Subsequently, an amateur theatrical party pro- duced the well-known one-act farce, "Ici on Parle Francais." The scene wa,s a fashionable boarding-house at Llandudno, and it "took on" in a remarkable manner. The dresses were modern, and the caste was as follows: —. Mrs Sprigging (Miss Fan Sumner), Angelina (her daughter) (Miss Winnie Lloyd), Julia (Major Rattan's wife) (Miss Nell Roberts), Anna Maria (servant) (Miss Julie St. Clair). Majr,r ReguJas Rattan (Mr A. N. Conway), Victor Dubois (in love with Angelina) (Mr C. A. Hufxvu), Mr -Spriggins (Mr tH. Parker). Miss Sumner was the accompanist, and proved herself very efficient. PRESENTATIONS OF BOUQUETS. At the close of the farce, the curtain was again raised in response to the applause of the au- dience, when Mrs G. H. Frecknall, of St. An- drews, stepped forward and presented Miss Fan Sumner, who had so nobly played ,.hep:1.rt of Mrs Spriggins, with a beautiful shower bouquet. "Anna Maria," who was represented by Mr A. J. S. Marchant, made an ideal "s}avie, and was rewarded with a bouquet of cauliflowers and car- rots. Mr Spriggins, though he boasted so much I of learning his "French before breakfast," man- I aged to bring trouble upon his own bo-us'ebrAl, but, eventually, had the satisfaction of having I Victor Dubois (Mr Hutton) as a husojiid for his daughter, Angelina (Miss Winnie Lloyd). The representations of the above characters left no- representations of the above characters left no- thing to be desired. "Major Regulas Rattan" (Mr A. N. Conway), a jealous nusbxnd, m.d Julia, his wife (Miss Nell Robots), fulfilled their roles in a natural and able manner. THREE CHEERS FOR "DICK." At tihe conclusion of the presentation of prizes by Queen Viola, Mr Churchill stepped to ihe front of the curtain, and observed, "Lades snd gentlemen, you will all be pleased í I) learn that our fellow-townsman, Sergeant Dunphy, who has done such excellent service in Soath Africa, has arrived this evening in Southampton. He is expected home on Saturday." The announce- ment was received with the wildest enthusiasm, those present giving "Three cheers for Dick." ANOTHER TROOPER FROM THE WAR, Among those who took part in the procession was Trooper Broomhall, a nephew off Mr and Mrs Arnold. Mr Broomhall was invalided home was Trooper Broomhall, a nephew off Mr and Mrs Arnold. Mr Broomhall was invalided home from the war, and has in his possession the bullet I extracted from his body. He rode uuen h:s charger. THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK There is every reason to believe that the day's festivities besides being a huge success in them- I selves, will yield a substantial financial balance I committee, which", no doubt, as has hitherto been the case, will be devoted towards advertising the attractions of Llandudno before I the English and the Continental public.

BANGOR CLERICAL AUGMEN- TATION FUND. A meeting of the council was held at Port- madoc a few days ago, the. Bishop presiding. The business included the allocation of grants 1 froan the Bangor Diocesan Clergy Fund, which is affiliated to the Queen Victoria, Clerg-v Fund- the consideration of five applications for grants from the Augmentation Fund an addition to the rules, and the financial position of the fund the rules, and the financial position of the fund The sum at the disposal of the council this year from Bangor Diocesan Clergy Fund is JB150 less than it was last year, owing- princioallv to the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund^grant bSng £ duoed from £350 to £250; the diocesan grants are this year, therefore, necessarily cut down in proportion. Twenty-six grants were voted, ranging in amount from- JB21 to £9 each, and amounting in the aggregate to JB355. The following grants were offered condlitionajlly fromi the Augmeutatjion Fundy Newborough, £50 to be met by JB120 raised; Llanbadrig, £50 to be met by JB200 raised; Llanddeiniolen, £50 t" n mH bv £ 159 raised Rhiiw, £ 30 to be met by £ 70 raised. TTie armlication from Llanelltyd was deferred for further consideration, and a was deferred for further consideration, and a grant of £150 offered to Aberdaron over two I years ago, and not claimed, was cancelled. A new rule was adopted to the effect tha.t all grants made by the council should lapse unless claimed or renewedi within two years, of the offer. The secretary gave a resume of the work done since the Augmentation Fund was in- augurated by the late Bishop Lloyd in 1897. It was shown that since that time B5289 had been received in subscriptions, donations, and offer- tories. and that thirtfy-seven grants amountmg to B5135 had been offered, fifteen grants were still outstanding, while twenty-tjwo grants amounting to B4035 had been paid and com- pleted this sum of £4035 produced, bv adding to it the conditional sum each benefice was obliged to raase, and the .grants received from Queen Anne's Bounty, a sum of no less than £13.815, which was invested at 3 per cent., and j yielded an annual return of JB414. By the aid of the Augmentation Fund. twenty-two simiall livings had! been permanently enriched by about J319 :a year each. Practically, the whole re- sources of the fund are now exhausted, and support is urgently needed to carry on theroheme if augmenting! the value of the poorer benefices )f the diocese.

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