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BEDDGELERT.,
BEDDGELERT. FATAL ACCIDENT. —Mr Bodvel-Roberts, jujwor. held a.n. (inquest on Tuesday evening into fclipi circumstances .of the death of Henry S>o- bents, Gwyndy Bach, aged 24, iwho was em- (played as a labourer at the Sugyn Copper 11m". H:w>erts, who was at ithe front for two years during the recent war, was engaged last Satur- idj,7 morning with two others propelling three TT'iggc-ns. -He was in charge of the second Wa-ggon when he fell, and before he could re- gaiu his feet the third waggon passed over him. Mr W. George (Messrs Lloyd-Ceorge and Ge^>rge) appeared for the family. The jury re- Cu'ued a verdict of "Accidental death.'
BONTNEWYDD.
BONTNEWYDD. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—The annual prize da.#ri.burion of the scholars of the day schoo's V»ok place ..n Thursday evening Last in the pre- seuiicw of a large number of the parents and fruatsid's of the school. The Rev D .L. Williams, M.A.. -vicar of Llianwrtda, presided, while the Conductor was Mr J J. Williams, The Maltsters, one of the sohool ma.Dagers." Valuable prizes and. certificates, including 19 silver medals with #10 recipient initial's thereon, were given awiay for regularity, punctuality, good conduct, draw- ing, needlework, home lessons, etc., the whole ■viaiiue of -tame amounting to close on ten pound. The following ladies took part in the presenta- tauiTLH .-—Mrs Wynne Williams, Bodwyn. Miss Kinberrte, Bryn Morfa; 'Miss Bessie Dew. and fcfluss Williams, Vksuraige. The children sang a. MMnber of charming 'school Song's. The Vicar. [Mr J. J. Williams, and Mr T. Beuno Jones at the close dwelt UpfYll the remarkable success of the School from every point of view.
LLANDUDNO.
LLANDUDNO. SUsNSHTNE.—Total bright sunshine recorded at 'Llandudno week ending April 11th, 26 hours 24 minutes. THE GREAT ORME TRAMROAD has been thoroughly overhauled, and the daily rues were .resumed during tlho Easter holidays. RECOVERING.—We are glad to note that Mr R. D- Owen, Gwvrafa, who "ss been s'>me- urthat ind:>? posed, is improving nicely. THE LIFEBOAT.—'There was a surprise call for the .lifeboat on 'Monday. The boat tnr-ied out in good1 time, but was mot launched TEA. — A (publi-c Ibea meeting was held in connection with (the Horeb Mission Rooon (Great Orme) on Friday. The event- was iwell patron- ised and proved a decided success. THE PIER HEAD.—Owing to the strong northerly wind: which prevailed on Saturday. Sunday, and Monday, the "St. Elviies," from. Liverpool. had rough passages, and ibe ht avy see, in the bay enabled the improved, landing stance at the pier head to be adei-ately tested. It was found in a most satisfurory co~d;tioa. A LECTURfE.Councillor John Owen (Avail- on) presided over an interesting and instructive lecture delivered by Dr Witton Davies. of Ban- gor, at the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, on Friday evening. The learned professor took as his subjt-cT, a tour "Through Palestine on horse- back," >v.iic*u was illustrated with Arab cos- tumes. ddigrams, and numerous curiosities, such as water irom, Jordan and Eastern lamps. THE TOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA- TION.—-Councillor SHm. Chantrey presided over the last meet Lug of the executive of the above iAssociaJtion, when it w"as reported that the balance in favour of the 'Society, at the bankers, was £4 14s 10d.-It was decided to subscribe £ 5 to tfhia 'Miay-Doy Committee for advertising purposes, and to th\i.rik the Llandudno Amateur Drainatic ^aei'ety for their promised support..— It was a'greed to allow press representatives to ialfctemd fature meetings.—A letter was read from IMr 'Entwis'tle with respect to the issue of cheap tioketos to Beittwsyooed during the s(\i-i-.Ki. Mr Enftwistle said that the matter was engaging his ■autteiition. 0 0 DID TTE WA!LK TO OBTAIN DRINK ?— At the r*; wyn Bay Petty Sessions, on Saturday, Ibefore T. 'r. Osborn, Esq., and other justices Will iam Kenxj)&-ter. of Queen's-road. Llandudno, was summoned for a brea.ch of the Sunday Ckw- Vig Act -,Pojioo-eomtable Thomas stated that on Sunday. March 29th. he visited the Ship Hotel, Llandrilio-yn-Rhos, and found the de- fondant seated there with a pint of beer before him.—W. T. Royle, the landlord, said that the defendant came to the hotel in the afternoon, and said he had come from Llandudno, and that foe-was go in 'j further.—Sergeant Tippitt said the police wo-uid admit that the place from which Kempster came was over three miles distant, but they uo-mitted that the man had come for tli9 purpo. of eretting drink only.—The Chair- man. m dismissing the case, said the Bench were not quite sure defendant had gone to Llan- drillo fcr drink only, and they gave him the Ibeaefit ot t-n-e- doubt. At the same time. the case was a proper one for the police to prosecute -^n. BELtLIARr>S. Tlie following will be inter- esting rtviding to local billiard players, inasmuch as Mr Col Jens was for many years such a fa- vourite among them, and was, up to his depar- ture from the town, the licensee of the Parade Hotel; "Phv in this encounter, which is 5000 up on level terms for a combined stake of £100. waÑ resumed on Thursday afternoon, at the City Sail. Eberle-street, 'Liverpool, before a very fair fompany. V>rben play ceased on Wednesday. "rancis hod ma^.ie up a considerable leeway, and •the scores stood: 'Collens. 3750; Francis. 5220. Th,"Southport man continued to play oapitallv. and he opened the afternoon witn a break of 55, followed by another of 3o. Cohens put in con- tribution 01 roo 30. and 60. Going on again, Franc-i-s e<<nipii-d a bea-utiful break of 102. in- cluding several exceptionally fine shots, and Collens immediately replied with 37 and 63. TIiere was a good company present when pli'.y was r«i)med in the evening. Francis mad.1 a capital bi-eak of 46. Collens responding wit-li 56 sind 48. Francis was then in with a splendidlv- p! iT^-d 79. and this he followed up with 43 and 25, Cogens amassing 31 and 52. Francis then compiled 41. and small breaks by each player (foFlowed. Th-n Collens strung together 47, and Fran :•* 45. Collens then amassed 36. 20. 32. and 34 and Francis put together 19 and 36. "Co'l-n-s. with an unfinished 13, reached game a Tvinner bv 231 points. 'Scores:—Collens, 5000; Francis, 4769." 'Well done, Collens. DISTINGUISHBD VISITORS.—Amo lg the visitors who spent their Easter holia i'/o at Llan- dudno "was Dr Emirys Jones, of Manchester. "CHRISTMAS EVANS."—Dr Erarys Jones, of Manchester, ipresided over a lecture delivered by the Rev J. ilrvon Diavies at Christ Church on (Monday evening. The rev. gentleman took its his subject "Christmas Evans, the man. the preacher, and 'his mission."
IJENKINS'S "PSALM OF LIFE."I…
I JENKINS'S "PSALM OF LIFE." I I PERFORMANCE AT nOtLYHEAD. I The Town Hall was filled with an appreciative audience on the evening of Good Friday, when the Armenia Choir (conducted by Mr W. Lloyd ) Williams) gave a performance of the "Psalm of Life" (D. Jenkins), in -connection with the I annual concert of the Armenia (C.M.) Chapel. The chair was occupied by the Rev Thomas Evans (pastor). The Armenia String Band, under the leadership of Mr Owen Pritchard, ) played selections during the evening. The soloists were 1M,i<sS Kate Jones, Cerrigydruidion I (soprano), Miss H. Dilye Jones, Chester (con- tralto). The first part opened with a selection by the band, after whiclt the prelude to the cantata was ptayed 'on the organ by Miss L. A. Roberts. The cantata is divided into three parts:—-The Wanderers, the Captives, and the /Mariners, the words being taken from Holy writ. The first chorus "They wandered in the writ. The first chorus "They wandered in the wilderness," was well rendered, as also was the I chorale fot male voices "Save us. Oh God." A pleasing interpellafcion was the singing by Miss J Dilys Jones 'of the well-known solo "O Rest in the Lord." The solo seamed peculiarly ap- propriate, coming as it did between the crying out for salvation iby the male voices and the choral CMcit "And He delivered them." The chorus "Oh, that men would praiae the Lord," and the chorus for male voices "For He satis- fieth the longing soul" having been sung, Mr C. Arthur Hughes was heard to advantage in the solo "'Blessed is the man that trusteth," which' brought the first portion .to a close. The second portion, "The Captives," opened with the chorus "Such as sat in darkness," the bass 'and alto voices (being especially good, after which Miss Kate Jones sang "When the poor and needy." The chorus "And He saved t-hean out of their Kate Jones sang "When the poor and needy." The chorus "And He saved t-hean out of their distresses," concluded the second portion, and the chorus "They that ,go down to .the sea. in I ships," opened "the Mariners" portion of the cantata. This was f ollowed by the chorale "Save ThS, 0 God," and the performance was brought to a close by the singing of the chorus, in good! Ktyle, "Oh, that men would praise the Lord." At the close of the performance the audience showed their appreciation 'by bursting out into cheers, and this spontaneous acknowledgment 'I most have been very gratifying to the choir and | the -conductor, as it showed that their efforts. J and also their having broke* up new ground in giving a performance of such a work, were ap- preciated. Addressing the audience, the Chairman said that it was very gratifying to find that a local cho'ir could undertake 'such a, performance, and that, he hoped, it would 'be repeated, and that the choir would .take up another work. He also mentioned that the cry of Wales being behind in j instrumental imusiic would Ibe no longer heard if every town. iandi every place of worship, in Wales would produce an orohestra such as the Armenia Chapel in Holyhead had. The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character, and was opened by a selection by the band. Miss Kate Jones, who has an established reputation tin Holyhead, was vociferously encored for* her rendition of 'The Swallows," and gave, as an encore piece, "Rhowch i ,mi bregetih Gymraeg." Mr J. O. Hughes ihaving sung "Y Dymhestl," the Misses Kate and Dilys Jones fairly brought down the house by their rendition of .the duet "In the dusk of fthe twilight," and were recalled. Mr C. A. Hughes, who is a favourite with local audiences, was encored for his rendering of "Lead, Kindly Light," and, in response to repeated calls, he II sung "The Holy CSity." Miss Dnys Jones, who made her first appearance at Holyhead, sang Sullivan's "Thou art weary," in which pleasing solo .her rich and mellow contralto voice was heard to advantage. She fairly sang her way into the hearts of the audience, and. we hope. as s'he was so well received. Miss Dilys Jones will pay another visit to the town soon. As an encore she sang .the Welsh air "Llwyn Onn," and the delight of the audience at her rendition knew no bounds. iMessrs C. IA. and J. O. Hughes •rave a capital rendering of the duet "Mae Cymrun barod," after which Miss Kate Jones capitally rendered "Hoff wlad fy ngenedigaeth," giving, as w-n encore, "Mepeh v imeDinydd." Mr J 0. Hughes having sung "The Guiding Light," Miss Dilys Jones again delighted the audience bv her singing of "O llefara addfwyn lesu." Handel's magnificent- "Hallelujah" chorus was well rendered by the choir and orchestra, and one of the bast concerts held in Holvhead was brought to a close .by the singing of the Welsh and English National Anthems. The onerous duties of accompanists were aiblv fulfilled by Mrs C. A. Hughes and tMiss L. A. Roberts. Special mention must. be made of the excellent work, before the evening, done by the honorary sec- retaries, Messrs Tom Thomas :and W. Rowlands.
MR. E. J. GRIFFITH, M.P.,…
MR. E. J. GRIFFITH, M.P., AND THE PHARMACY BILL. In reply to a communication from 'Mr T. J. Jones, of the Pharmacy, Holyhead, Mr Griffith has 'written stating that he 'will have pleasure in supporting the Pharmacy Bill, to be introduced by Mr T. Lough, M.P. for Islington, W., and that he will also endeavour to get his Parlia- mentary friends to do 'the same. Mr Griffith has shown his practical sympathy with the bill by becoming one of its backers. The objeots of the bill are to 'provide that every shop for the sale of poisons shall be under the ibona-fide personal coniduict and supervision of a duly qualified per- son to put an end to the abuses attending the hawking of poisons, and to provide that no poison shall be sold except in a duly-registered shop; to provide for the maintenance of a re- gister of shops where poisons can be sold to provide that the compounding of prescriptions shall be in the hands .only of persons duly qualified to sell poisons; to require that com- panies keeping open shops for the sale of poisons shall be managed by duly qualified chemists as directors to extend Ito corporate bodies certain of the provisions of the Pharmacy Acts of 1852 aaid 1868 and also, (to facilitate the examination of persons desiring to qualify as chemists and druggists, and to enaJble the Pharmaceutical Society to accept certificates of kindred bodies in lieu of exaimiantion.—A recent issue of the "Chemist and 'Druggists" contains a photograph and short biographical sketch of Mr Griffith, and also of the backers of the hill, 'among whom ris Mr Osmond Williams, M.P. for Merionethshire.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH…
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES. OLD STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The annual general meetings of the University College of North Wales Old Students' Associa- tion were held at Bangor on Saturday. Professor Edward Edwards, of Aberystwyth, presided at the opening meeting, supported by Principal Reichel and Professors Phillips and J. E. Lloyd. There was a good attendance. The Chairman j after referring to the small beginnings of the work, which was now so great, called upon Principal Beichel to make a statement respect- ing the new permanent buildings fund. i In the course of his statement, which was largely a review of the progress of the move. ment for the provision of imperatively required new and permanent buildings, the Principal re- ferred with much appreciation to the aid given in that work by the inhabitants of Bangor, who, at an expense of JEt 5,000, equivalent to a sub- scription of 30a per head of the entire popula- tion, had made a free gift to the college authori- ties of a site which, speaking with perfect de- liberation, he said was one of the finest sites for University College buildings in the kingdom. He questioned very much if any other univer- sity college had such a fine site (applanae). The next thing was to get the money in order to I enable them to utilise their splendid site. The King had subscribed a hundred guineas to the fands, the Prince of Wales, the Chancellor of the University of Wales, a similar sum. Various other gentlemen had also contributed in the most generous manner, so that already the amount subscribed was close on JE 15,000 (ap. plause). Amongst the most recent subscriptions received were £1000 from the Marquis of Anglesey, JB1000 from Dr Lloyd Roberts. of Man- chester, JE105 from Lord Mostyn/and £100 from Mr J. R. levies, Cerris, near Bangor. All these examples were of course valuable in the direc- tion of training public opinion as to what to do with surplus money—(laughter)—but a much more effective stimulus to the generosity of the general public would be found in a generous ex- ample set by the students themselves—old and present students "(hear, hear). The fact that those who had passed through the college had contributed towards the new development present students .(hear, hear). The fact that those who had passed through the college had contributed towards the new development would have a most powerful stimulating influence on the general public when they were asked to help (hear, hear). The sum reqaired at the lowest was about £ 150,000 it might be £175,000, but the zeal for education in Wales was so great that he felt quite sure it would be raised. The com- mittee so far had acted on the plan (previously found successful, especially in connection with founding of the college) of asking people to pro- mise to contribute whatever sums they thought fit, to be paid in five years, and it was a plan which, he thought, might very well be adopted in the present case (hear, hear). Further, centres would be formed, and, in effect, the whole of North Wales would be subjected to a thorough and exhaustive house-to-house canvass. In addition public meetings would be held in every town and populous place in North Wales, such as had already been held in Pwllheli. In this way the matter would be brought directly home to everybody in North Wales. But, after all, the success of the movement would largely depend on example, and if the old students took the matter up in that spirit an example would be set which could not fail to have a beneficial effect. The staff of the college felt this, and they had amongst them subscribed a sum of £820 (applause). The Chairman said it was pretty evident from what Principal Reichel had said that he wished those present to take the matter up seriously. Now he (the chairman) was in a position to prove that the old students were a wealthy body —(laughter)—and that they ought to be able to raise a very substantial contribution to the fund. Either they were married or they were not I married (laughter). If they were married it I was a proof of ample means, or how they could afford it? (laughter). If they were not married then it was clear they had plenty of money to spare, for the gentlemen had no wives to keep and the ladies had not to support husbands (laughter). Taking all things into consideration he thought the old students of the college, num. bering some 1400 persons, ought to have no difficulty in raising JE3000 or even JE4000. That would be an example certain to touch the hearts of Welsh people. After some discussion an Executive Com- mittee of seven members resident in or Dear Bangor was appointed, with Dr Taylor Jones as secretary, for the purpose of commencing opera- tions on behalf of the old students of the college. A General Committee, with power to add, was also appointed, and it was agreed that all the members of each committee present should meet on Saturday night to mature plans for systematic work. In the evening a social gathering of the old students was held in the County School for Girls. On Monday a picnic took place, and in the evening an informal meeting was held at the Girls' County School, when an address was delivered by Mr Pentir Williams. On Tuesday a dance at the New Hall, University College. During the week also football, tennis, and hockey matches between past and present students were played.
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NORTH WALFS FIRE; BRIGADES. I The annual meeting of the North Wales dis- 1 trict of the National Union of Fire Brigades took place on Saturday, at the Alexandra Hotel, Rhyl, Lord Mostyn presiding over an attend- ance of representatives from Colwyn Bay, Llan- dudno, Llangollen, Mold, Mostyn Hall, Pres- tatyn, iRhuddlan, dlliyi, and Wrexham. — The annual report, which was presented by the hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr J O. Hughes, of Rhuddlan, showed that during the year 1902 three brigades joined, makinsr a total member- ship for the district of 20. Instead of the an- nual competition this year. the Union had been invited to take part in the International Fire Exhibition, to be held in Earl's Court, under the auspices of the British Pine 'Prevention Com- mittee, from Ma" to October. The district's financial state of affairs continued to ibe satis- factory. the statement of accounts, which showed a. credit balance at the beginning of the year of £.15 19s 4d, giving a balance in hand of j316 6s 10d, the receipts during the year amounting to £5315s lOd.—Thie report was adopted, sub- ject to the approval of the auditor, Mr C. D. Oopley. iR'hvl.-JLord Mostyn was unanimously re-elected president of the branch, and Sir Rich- ard Williams-Bulkeley vice-president, while Mr W. Conwy 'Bell, chief officer of the Rhuddlan Brigade, was re-appointed chairman of the dis- trict council, of which Mr 'J. Owen. chief officer of the Llandudno Brigade, was made vice-chair- man. — The iNort-h Wales district being now strong enough in numbers to warrant an increase of representation on the Council, Messrs T. Ro- berts (chief officer of the Colwyn Bay Brigade) and Edward JoMes '(chief officer of the Dolgelley ■Brigade) were added. — Mr Hughes was re- elected hon. secretary and treasurer. Lieuten- ant-Colonel Edward Williams, V.D.. Mold, was re-felected district surgeon.—It is hoped to hold this year's demonstration at Wrexham.
HOCKEY.
HOCKEY. With the Easter fixtures, the hockey season has come to an end. Details of the various matches played, which attracted a large number elf spectators to the ground, are as follows :—> April 4th. Llandudno beat Rrooklands after a close game by 2 goals to 1. April 9th. Llan- dudno beat Carnarvon 3 to 0. April 10th. Bur- tJon-on-Trent v. Olton. Each side scored 2 goals in this game, which was drawn rather in; favour of Burton. Llandudno v. Kingstown. This matdh was wor by the Irishmen by 4 to 1, the local men not playing up to form, and being quite unable to stop the visitors' forwards. April 11th. Llandudno v. Burton-on-Trent. A very close and keen game in which axo goals were scored on either side. Olton v. Kingstown endeid also in an even draw this time of one goaill mch. April 12th. Burton v. Kingstown. On comparative form, this match should have been Igiood for the Irishmen, but the Burton men played up hard and leading at 'half-time, were unlucky in only making a draw of on.e all. Llan- dudno v. Olton. In this match the home side gained an unexpected victory over Oltooi, who had drarwn with Kingstown and Burton. It wiiffl, (be seen from the number of drawn games that the side's have been unusually even. and the matches well contested. The Llandudno Club on its Easter matdhes, won three, lost .one, and drew one. The following players turned out flor Llandudno in the various Easter matches: — H. C. Mangin, E. G. Dixon, R. V. Johnson, W. D. Henderson, J. E. Morris, H. Short, E. Turner, A. Pembertan, F. Evershed, E. E. Abbotts, F. Coplestone, C. Bishop, A. H Oneil, H. Frederick, W. P. Elias, and R. Anthony. During the season 18 matches have beten ptayed by the local club, 13 having been won, three lloist, and two dnvwn. Eifty goailis have been scored for the club, and 25 against. The "A" team has played two mia-tches, winming one and losing one. Several players will not be available next year, but it is hoped that new men willl become members and make the next season. as successful as this owe has been.
HARLECH EASTER TOURNAMENT.
HARLECH EASTER TOURNAMENT. The Easter meeting of the (Royal St. David's Golf Club was continued on Monday. The weather, although bitterly cold, was sunny, except for spasmodic heavy showers of hail. In the match play against bogey Ifor the captain's prize and the prize given by the members of the Oxford University Golf Club, .the best scores were as follows :—F. Carr (scratch), all square, and the Rev F. W. Pearce .(handicap 6) one down, who took the prizes and divided the first- class sweepstakes. The second-class sweep- stakes was divided by L. B. S. Bennett (18), 7 down, .and G. B. MiddLeton il3) 8 down. The following won their heats in the second round of the foursome match play tournament: —Earl of Winchilsea and H. E. M. Stuttfield, H. John- stone and C. Webster, Sidney Cash and A. C. Lewis, IC. A. Palmer and Stanley Johnsoo, B. Norbury and C. E. J. Owen, J. H. Beasley and F. Lansome, J..Penn and G. F. Simms. F. Carr and F. W. Bonnet, Viscount Maidstone and the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, T. J. BouTton and H. W. Pearce, the Hon. Harold Finch-Hatton and' J. A. Pott, A..1. Taylor and W. T. Lee, Dr Young and T. L. Manchester, Arnold Wood and G. B. Middleton. W. H. Follett and A. T. Croslthwaite, T. Knowles and Harry Homfray. The itournia-ment was continued on Tuesday in fine weather The Cordeai .cup and gold medal were <won by G. J. Bruce with (80—1) 79, the Major Green Bowl by A. T. Crosthwaite with (88—10) 78, and' the scratch aggregate gold medal by G. J. Bruce with 159, the runner-up being F. Carr with 165. The winners in the third round 'of the foursomes tournament are the Earl of WTi,njchilsea and H. E. M. Stuttfield, Sidney Cash and A. C. Lewis, T. Sansome and H. J.* Beiaisly. Viscount Maidstone and the Hon. Denys Finch) Hatton, Arnold Wood and G. B. Middletofr, F. Carr and F. W. Bennett, A. T. Crosthwaite and W. H. FoUett, A. J. Taylor and W. T. Lee.
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LLANDUDNO AND D1STKIOT NOTES.
LLANDUDNO AND D1STKIOT NOTES. ^r^!a,^ TUSUall-r ia,rSe influx of visitors to the North. Wales coast town's over the Easter holidays. There are ample and' significant, reasons why one and all should .be particularly pleased with the result. If a successful Easter is the forerunner of a good season it. will cheer the hearts of m/any. But, if Llandudno is to partoipate m the good itimes that are coming the residents must use every means in their to pfeoe their claims before the English and ithe Continental public. In the Town Im- provement Association Llandudno has a. com- bination otf business. gentlemen, who may be re- lied upon to do the work of advertising as effectively as is possible with the limited means at their disposal. Their crediit balance with the !treasurer is somoth,ing under JB5, and I believe Mat the Executive Comtmittee has already in- curred heavy lialbilities in the hope that the subscriptions will be forthcoming. Householders should not ha lacking iii tln* respect, for it is- cWpitW well laid ouit ♦ The Colwyn Ray Uiban Council is to be oon- 1 fit,excelIent Manner in which at dealt with the finances of that town during a mosit trying and anxious year. SometitoesTifc is argued that our neighbours are proceeding on the path of progress at too swift a ,pace. Be that IaJS it may, the local authority hiave a. verv happy wlay of securing the best work for a sum. which is compatible with efficiency, without the expensive show far too often induced with els^ where. During (the financial year which has just completed, the revenue receipts iaind the expenditure are within a pound of each oth&r. In other words £ 27,491 against £ 27,490. The ChairmJan of the Finance Committee (Mr Huo-h Hughles) expressed the opinion .thaft notwith- OTanding tall the prospective work, such as the contemplated seiweriage scheme, and the exten- maa of the promenade, it will net be necessary to advance the present district rate of 5s 6d in thte pound-. Bulfc this fact is very easily exiplain- &bk>. The assessable value of the district has been increased from £ 34,830 to £ 65,895 and T presume that the .next rate will be levied' on W OTjunt. HWwer, »he & 6d fi Ba6 R MD 'saaiftaiy ,RAT-E, SO (thiat V/^711 7, compare very favourably with .J^eLgh!bouri,n- towns- its residents should be very well content. » But the wisdom of the policy adopted by the Colwyn IBay Council with respeat to the electric light .concern lis not very iclear. According to t.he statement of the Lighting Committee there wae a nett profit of tJBSOO on the iworlcing of that concern for the lastt financial year. The maraia as so fvery small (thalt it would the far wiser. in my opinion, if fthe Council had carried the amount over to a sinking fund, rather than re- dlloo the price of (their current. The electric lighting station is so very small, and 'will require enlarging forthwith, before St can meet the re- quirements of the district to any appreciable extent. It is always well to reduce prices with a view to securing fincreased business. How- ever, I vent-ure to .express the opinion that the Lighting Oumjm.ittee 'would have been in a far batter and stronger position to adopt such a policy if they had waited' until their new station'Ls elrect.edand d'1e exrtension of their plant completed. w There is another factor thalt the Colwyn Bar Council would do well (to realise. Now, that they have Entered on municipal socialism they must not forget that they are trustees for the public. Neilther (the gas nor the electric lioht works should ibe managed solely for ithe benefit ot t.he consumers. The-v- are concerns which be- long to the. public, and Ithe very fact, that the ra. ee of .the tofwn and district have been pledged by way of bond for tJioke concerns is in itself a. sufficient reason why any surplus should be hinded over an relief lof -the ralt.es. That there was a surplus of £ 300 on the electric li-ht con shS Z Sid "STh'Wh7 th° 'Pri- t iT hi(l Tlle Present price is not at mL^ha'm aid +K i1S im'Uch 'bel(w th*t of Bir- w^tdd Wi t I 'Cli:ies- and lth« Council rates re/ f200 towards the relief of the rates, and earned the surplus to a sinking fund. if. Who will be the next chairman of the Llan- dudno Council? Lord Mostyn, I am informed on excellent (authority, will not consent to cuipy the chair for another year. During his TOrrn of office his lordship lias presided with dignity and igrace over the proceedings, lively as- they sometimes were..But he finds that his already multifarious engagements are continu- ally increasing, so las to maJce it impossible for- him to accept a secood nomination. I have not the slightest doubt but that the honour would 'h.av,, been unanii-mou,Iy" on hi's Jord- ,9,h- if he (carell It(' act- ()f 'Ehe likel persons lprl y to fi tae vaota,c-v it is t'hat S'/rrf3' "S*1 ft™ *'eiwtS!' FW recorded* highest number of votes ever fcXni- >rS1I £ le in I'Wudho ? Un- robu«i- • Z*. r 0mais>s health is not very Preseint- Besides, ihe has cam- M-ced t-be eret"rion of a new general post-office +, aughan-street, and; that, together >with his other businesses, will require all his attention during the next twelve months..Mr Thomas's election "would have .been unanimous, but 'he prefers to wait until next !I-ir W. O Williams, the chainnam of the Finance Com- mittee. is .the next imian, and' no one will doubt his srauta.bil.itv. However, private and business reasons will prevent Mr Williams from .wmi ing the office. Mr Rioh'ard BbLIfc ds the third gentleman spoken pf.. As »>ost of ycmr r^der* are aware Mr Bellis is a professional gentleman of long standmg m the town, and his services both on the old Board of Commissioners and the Urban Council have earned for him .the respect and the confidence of his fellowmen. Should he be disposed to accept the positron Mr BelS- wou d make ft. good and tactful chairman, and ^>K ^Hi '1rPerrVm duties of the office with eredit .and dicrn;vtv. r, ™te mentioned — hu+V*, • Jh re 0T ather names course. r e W1^ 'Come in due
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COLWYN BAY. IN" COMPETITION.—The Colwyn Bay road foreman was one of the three selected for a post under the Rhondda Urban Council. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENTS.—On Tues- day and Wednesday evenings, Mr Squire Day and his com n any gave variety entertainments at the Public Hail. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. — Mr J. W. Raynes. J.P., of the Highlands, has subscribed dBSO towards the cost of erecting a mortuary in connection with the Cotta. e Hospital. A NEW OHiAPE'L. — The clans of a new Welsh Calvinietic Methodist chapel, proposed to be erected on the Cayley estate, near the lBvard School Bridge, were approved a.nd adop- ted bv the Council on Tuesday. REFUSED.—The application of the National Telephone Company for permission to place ? pole in Back-road, Sea View-crescent, has been re rased by the local authority, owing to the ex."roe narrowness of the road. HEAVY CAULS. — Cheques amounting to t £ 5199 were signed at Tuesday's meeting of the Oouncil. T! ie chief items were JB550 to the clerk for wages. £594 to the Public Works Loan Board. JE200 to Messrs Chamberlain and John- son, and £.338 to Mr Baldwin Latham. THE PIER CONCERTS. — These concerts were opened on Thursday evening. The artistes for the week were —Miss Annie Nelson, Mr Gwih-m Richards, Moils. H. Verbrugghen. Mr Robert Ganthony, Mr Squire Day, Mr Bert Meredith, Mr Fred Denman, Mr Albert Durand, IMr Harry M. HenMiey. M'r E. Clare !Barefield, and Miss Nellie Stuart.
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CONWAY. FOOTBALL.—At a football competition and tournament held aft Rhyl on (Monday, the local ftVorball club whnthe silver cup add medals. APPOINTMENT OF NOTARIES PUBLIC. —' Facilities- have just been received by Mr James Porter, solicitor. Conway, and by Mr James Amphlett, solicitor, Colwyn Bay. from the Master of Faculties. Sir Arthur Charles, ap- ipomtincr them (Notaries Public. Mr Porter is appointed for Conway and for ten miles round. and Mr Amphlett for Colwyn Bay and for ten miles round. TEST-CONCERT. -Councillor W. M. Sever presided over a tesA,-concert held at the lowu HjjII, under the auspices of the Welsh, Wesleyans, on Mondiay evening- Alderman Hugh Hughes made an exoelterifc conductor. Professor Lloyd, BatihJesda, was the musical adjudicator, while tiheRe.s T. Gwynedd Roberts and T. Jones Hunuphreys adjudicated the recitations. Mir W. Bembow, jun., was the accompanist. For the best recitUtian the first and second prizes were lejqmily Vimd'ed "between. 'Mislsi Eldlth Evans, Hendre. ConwaTj 'Miss Lizzie Parry, Glan'rafon Baioh, Waenifawr: and 'Mr E. T. Evans, Bangor. In the te^t-solo oom'petition for a prize of £3 3s, We honours were divided between. 'Miss Rogers. ILtamdudno Junction, and "Mr J. T. Owen. TfcDaecau Fe-stimog, the former being awarded £228 aid tub latter £1 Is.
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L L AN FAIR FECH AN. GQOD FRIDAY.—On Good Friday evening the choir of Christ C-hurcth sang Gaul's Passion Service. The solos were taken by "Mrs. Llew- elvn Jones (soprano). 'Miss- Lucy Davies (don- tiultlo), 'Mr J. 0. Roberts (tenor). and Mr Will Roberts (jba^i'tone). Mr LLewelyn Jones per- formed the instrumental parts on the organ, which 'hais recentlv been much, enlarged.
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LLANRWST. EARL AND COUNTESS CAiRRIN GTON and family utt. emded the Parish Church on Good Friday. IMPROVING.—We are .glad to n'ote. that Mr HTicrh ^Pierce is improving in health, and Was feblo to tat/teaid die anniversary services at Horeb on Monday. FUNERAL. —< The remains of Mrs Batten, the. wife of Mr Robert Batten, of the Swan Inn, who died on Wednesday morning, were interred at St. Mary's Churchyard, on Friday. IV- oeaised, who was very well known and popular, had only been married about two years. -THE CRUCIFIXION."—On Friday evening, after the special services held at the respective churches, the St. Grw'8t Choral Society, under the conductorship of Mrs Watling, gave a beau- tiful performance of Dr Stainer's "CrucifL.ion" at St. Crwst's Church. There was a large at- tendance. PREACHING ANNIVERSARIES. — The Welsh Gongre(Tationalists at lEbeoezer held their anniversary preaching services on Thursdav eve- ning and throughout Friday, while the Welsh Wesleyans at Horeb held theirs on Sunday and Monday. 'Principal the Rev íL. Probert and the 'Rev Rhys Huws, Bethel, officiated at the form- er. and the tReys Isaac Jones, Merthyr D. Gwynfryn Jones, Chester; and Phillip Price, Abergele, at the latter. ZION LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Monday evening, the members of the Young People's Liit-erary Society assembled together to elect officers for the next session. Mr W. Williams, County School, was re-elected president • Mr H. P. Jones, Gwydyr Uchaf. and Miss Jones, Tv'nycaeau, vice-presidents; Mr Arthur Jones, N. and S. W. Bank. treasurer; Miss Bessie I Evans, Talybont, and Mr Samuel Jones. Gwydyr House, secretaries. A strong working commit- tee was also formed. 0 0
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PENMAENMAWR. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.—On Good Friday aJterntoon a. serious accident occurred near Dwy gyfylclii, Mrs M'Mie'hian, wife of Mf George I Mj'Mi'ahan, fruiterer and carriage proprietor, of Llanfaifrechiiii, laocompanied by her sister from Abergele, and by her son, went for a drive in a new Victoria which haid not. previously tjeefnt used. Nea.r Dwygyfylchi while descending a steep hill the brake failed1 to aft and the vehicle went down the incline a.t a high speed and overturned. Mr MIMiieban, jun., Was ibbrown over the fen'ce into the adjoining field arid escaped with slight injury. iMrs M'Michan runxl hiar sister, however, were dangerously hurt. They were attended to by a Penjmiaenimawr sur- geon and' taken home, amd are now under the care of Dt "Clifton Hughes, of Llimfairfedhan. The Vi'dborilai was much damaged and the horse also mte*t*vined severe injury. mte*t*vined severe injury. I
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE REVi J. ROGERS, BWLAN. The remains of the late Rev John Rogers, B.A., Bwlan, were interred at the Gaeaithraw Cemetery on Saturday. The Revs W. E. Wil- nams, Bethel, Penygroes; G. Ceidiog Roberts, Llanllyfni; E. 0. Davies, B.Sc., BaJa College; and D. Jones, Disgwylfa, officiated at Mfin Awel, deceased's residence. The funeTal pro- cession, which was a large one, then wended its way to Caeathraw. Revs 0. G. Owen (Alafon) and D. Rowlands, M.A., Bangor, officiated at the graveside. A suitable address was delivered by the Rev J. Owen, B.A., Bowydd, Feistiniog.
CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS. SATURDAY.—Mr R. Jones presiding. THANKS.—On the motion of Mr Charles A. Jonex, seconded by Mr H. Parry. Carnarvon, a vote of thanks was accorded the chairman for presiding during the vear, and it was pointed out that Mr Jones had proved himself to be one of the most faithful and impartial of chairmen. —Mr Jones, in reply, said that whatever good he had 'been able to accomplish was due in a great measure to the able assistance of the clerk. During his year of office, none of the guardians had died, tut two had retired, and one of their officers, Dr Evans, LIanidan, had been removed by death. They had also to part company with another official, Mr Daniel Thomas, but he be- lieved they had been exceptionally fortunate in securing Mr R. Hughes in his place. They were proud of him. and of the other relieving-officers, and he believed it would be difficult to find better officers in the whole of 'North Wales (hear. hear). RELIEF. —1 The. Clerk presented a return showing the number of paupers in the Union, and the amount paid in relief during the half- year ending March last. A sum of JB4687 had been paid to 1731 paupers, as compared with £4504 and 1663 oaupere in the six months end- ing March, 1902. There were 119 inmates in the house. MR B'lRCHAM'S REPORT.—It was stated that since the last meeting, Mr Bircham, the Local 'Government Board inspector, had visited the house, and had' written in the visitors'- book that everything was as clean and tidy as he could expect, the house being upside down just at present owing to building operations. The food seemed good and well cooked, and there were no complaints from the inmates. Mr Bircham thought better provision should be made for the reception of tramps, and that the vagrant ward should be 'heated. This should be done now in connexion with a place for drying and disinfecting (by heat) clothing. (Also, a fireplace was wanted in the room adjoining bath of men's vagrant ward. Then there should be sufficient receiving ward accommodation pro- vided with bathroom, w.c., etc. This could pro- bably be erected somewhere near the back of "Park" entrance. It was most desirable that all frewh admissions should be placed in a ward separated from the rest of the house, until .passed in by the medical officer, and baths should be provided for their use. Two wards would suffice, one for males and one for females, with a bathroom having access from either. For the rest, when the building operations now .going on were finished, the building could be best rearranged for the inmates. If there be more accommodation wanted, it should take the form of a separate block for the children out of ) the workhouse.—In the face of this report, Mr R. B. Ellis proposed that the scheme for altering the hospital at a cost of £1000 should be de- ferred.—This was agreed to. FINANCIAL.—A bill for JB687 was passed Sor a steam-cooking apparatus.—It was reported that the whole of the call of £ 8395 had been paid, dt was resolved to subscribe £ 20 each towards the Nurses' Institutions at Carnarvon I and Nantlle, and £5 each t# the Nursing In- stitute at ELlanberis and the Institute for the Teaching- of the fBli.nd at tiheir [Homes. THE BONTNEWYiDD ORPHANAGtE.—The Clerk read a letter from Mr R. B. \Ellis, on be- ( half of the governors of the Bontnewydd Or- phanage, stating that owing to a recent etdow- ment the institution would in future be able to maintain the four children sent to the Home by I tlu- guardians free of charge )(hear, hear).—On t the motion of Mr J. IR. Hughes, a vote of thanks was accorded to the governors.
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MR. LLOYD GEORGE, M.P., AT NEVIN. LESSONS OF THE BYE-ELECTIONS. I THE IRISH LAND BILL. »Mr Lloyd-George, who spent Easter at his home at Criccietlh, addressed a meeting of his i constituents at Nevin on! Saturday night. In his opening remarks. he said the result otf the I ) Camborne election was mOiSt gratifying, and it was all1 the more delightful because of the great- personal popularity oif the Liberal candidate. 'When all the circums&aiices were taken irito alcCount he thought it was a very striking de- monstration of the extent ltJo which the Govern- ment had lost the confidence of t'hte country (applaus-e). H e nau^t also say that he wvas very de- lighted with the result for 'another reason. There had been art at tempt of late oil the part of some had been an. at tempt of late oil the part of some mischievous persons to prove that candidates I who were opposed to the 'late wa.r were not ac- ceptable to the electorate df this coun'try. The gretat victory won by Sir WillMd LaWson, to- gether with the Woolwich victory, also won by a strong anti-war candidate, miade it perfectly clear that the country at any rate did not think I any the less of a man because he fearlessly ex- pressed hlsaprlllons under very discouraging! oiTtoumisitanjces against a policy which at the time was very popular (hear, hear). But the less they talked of these difference's of opimiott the sooner t'hey would! get ,to business, and he trusted that the Camborne jkrd Woolwich re- sults, together with the greatredOOtion which had taken pla'ce in the Tory majonity at Chert- sey, would put an end to these barren and per- nicious attempts to make a market, for a certain oUuss df Liberal stock at the expense of rumning ¡ down the rest (applause). Dealing with the Irish Land Blill, MT 'Ijltoyd-G-eonge said he wel- ootmed any measure which would help to settle a very vexed quesfiom, and he would not resist the bill merely on the ground that it imposed am additional burden on the alreiady overtaxed Britisher, because he felt thiat in the long run even from the point otf view of economy eviery- rhing that would produlcei contentment in Ireland woulid .be a saving to the British Exchequer (applause). At the same feme he Could not shut his eytes to the great dlaaigier in- I volved in the British taxpayer .becomiLnig" pt^ac- ti'cally the rait collector in- scones ntf thousands otf small holdings in the West of Ireland. He did not doubt the good intentions and the strict integrity of the Irish tenant, and he knew enough about the Celtic peasant to feel confident fchla/b oince he were made the master over his own: tenement he would spare no effort to cJeatr off liis liability in respect of the balantee of the pur- chase money. But still those holdings were wretchedly small, and even a bare livelihood upon them was precarious. A few bad seasons might not onliv create hopeless areas, but actually throw these little freeholders upon the charity of the Treasury. What were they to do then.? They would have either to wipe out these arrears' periodically, or there would be the grim alter- waltive of .eviction. He drid toot think any Government, ought to ploioe the British Ex- chequer dn that invidious position. He would strongly urge that 'the whole financial responsi- bility should be (thrown upon Ireland itself, and that these rente should; be eoGileteted. .by an Irish authority. It would then be to the practical interest of each Irish ratepayer to see that his I Neighbour paid his instalment as it fell due. He observed that M'r Redmond: very strongly depredated this suggestion from the Irish point of view, but he (Mr Lloyd-George) must confess that 'he had' been putting it forward from the British •stendpoinit. The British.. taxpayer, whilst willing, he believed, to trealt Ireland irenerousiv over this transaction, wanted to know a s a business man what he was being let in for. There was nothing that commercial people objected to more than the prospect of a. con- tingent and indefinite liability (applause). Twelve millions, although a large sum. he had known1 no one to grumble about, but the pros- pect of constantlv recurring claims for excusing irrecoverable arrears was not. one that appealed to a business people. Up thought it was the 'business olf the Liberal party for the protection of the taxpayers to iii'iiift that some kinc of authority representing the whole of the Irish ratepayers should be'-set up to undertake the responsibility for the financial administration of this Act (applause). Mr Lloyd-George after- wards spoke on the Penrliyn dispute and the Education Act.
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GEIRlONYDD RURAL COUNCIL.
GEIRlONYDD RURAL COUNCIL. TUESDAY.—.Present: Mr E. Jones-Williams, J.P., iRhydlanfair (in the chair), Messrs Thomas Hughes, Maenan; Matthew Roberts, Capel 'Curig; John Morris, Penmachno; Thomas Price, iTrefriw; William Roberts, Ellis Pierce, and Richard Evans, Dolwyddelen. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK.—On the mo- tion of the Chaimnan, the appointment of Mr R. R..Owen, as .successor to Mr Hugh Pierce, was unanimously agreed to.—Mr Owen .thanked the Council ffor the confidence they had reposed in him. THE GOWER-ROlAD —The Trefriw Parish Council had passed a resolution in favour of requesting the County Councils of Carnarvon- shire and Denbighshire to buy up Gower-road, which connects Trefriw and Llanrwst, and de- clare at a highway. The Council adopted the principle, and decided to forward the resolution to the County Council, with a view of bringing about a inference between the parties interested in the matter. TIME ENOUGH. — The question of joining Ithe scheme of the Carnarvonshire Combined Sanitary Committee for the erection of isolation hospitals for treating isanall pox was again be- fore theiCouncil, when it was decided not to take any action in the matter, but to engage a house within the union when necessity arises. SUPPORT.—The Chairman gave notice t-liat he would' move at the next meeting ia resolution in support of the proposed light railway from Corwen to Bettwsycoed, iwMch will pass through a ,portion of the Council's district. Meantime, the Clerk was instructed to 'write to the pro- moters for a plan of the proposed scheme for perusal at the next meeting.
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GOLF. ABERDOVEY EASTER MEETING. The Aberdovey tournament was continued on Monday, in boisterous weather, witth showers of hail. The morning round was for the Howell Challesnge Cup, which W. E. Pryce Jones (New- town) won .with a net score of 85. Other best (scores were: F. Hutchings .(91-4) 67, C. A. Toape (95-8) 87, Powell (103-16) 87, F. Janion (106-18) 88, R. A. Patterson (98-9) 89, H. W. Pooler (101-12) 89, C. Woodbridge (93-4) 89, W. Greenstock (96-5) 91, J. A. Fairhurst (95-3) 92, E. A. Huggill (108-16) 92, J. <G..Gilford (107-14) 93, E. E. Lamb (98-5) 93, A. H. Griffiths (110-16) 94, T. C. Huggill (110-14) 96, F. Griffin (106-10) 96. In the afternoon a foursome com- petition 'against bogey was played. The wind was very strong, and hence the unsatisfactory results: F. Janion and Frank Holmes (11) 6 down, Webster Forbes and H. Peart (10) 6 down, Dr Purchas and H. W. Pooler (9) 7 down, Percy Adams and J. Hope (5) 7 down, E. Powell and Pryce Jones (11) 7 down, W. F. Hutchings and A. B. iSanders (6) 8 down. The 'prize for the best last nine holes during the morning round was won by F. Griffin with (40-5) 35. The tournament was continued otn. Tuesday in sunny weather, there being a slight breeze. The morning event was the Green. Challenge Cup, medal round, the first eight qualifying for the second round against bogey. The best re- turns were:—W. Bodkin (87—6) 81, R. Patter- son (92-9) 83, B. Darwin (81 plus 4) 85, F. Janion (104-18) 86. A. E. Alloock (94—8) 86, H. W. looler (99—12) 87, F. Griffith (97—10) 87, C. Woodjbridisre (94—4) 90, Rev Hargreaves (100—10) 90, W. E. Pryce Jones (103-13) 90, J. Flairihurst (93-3) 90, C. H. Allicock (93-2) 91. J'rank Holmes (101—10) 91, W. Huitchings (96—4) 92. The ladies' medal competition was1 also .played, the best returns being:—Mis* Saunders (107—25) 82, Mrs Taunton (115—25) 90, Mrs Hope (110—19) 91, Mrs -Liuick (111—18) 93, Miss K. Saunders (118—25) 93. In the after- noon the second round of the Greetn Cup was played against bogey, when' B. Darwin, late oaiptla/in off the Aberdovey Club, was the winner withl down after giving bogey three stokes. Other results :—Rey If. Foster (2) 2 down, F. Janion (14) 4 down, W. Bodkin (5) 6 down, F. Griffith (8) 6 down, and H. Pooler (9) 6 down. Darwin played a fine game. The aimual general meeting wias helldi on Monday night, Mr S. Saunders presiding. The balainlce-isheet for the .past year wlas read and adopted, and Mr Saunders congratulated the club on its highly satisfactory financial 'condition. Mr Sanders presented a silver challenge bowl to be played for annuialiy at the Easter meeting. Mr J. E. Hill was elected captain of the club. Other officials were elected as follows :—Presi- dent, Mr S. Sanders, Birmingham; vice-presi- dent, Rev H. Foster, Malvern; treasurer, Mr F. R. G. Wright; (secretary, Mr D. L. Howell; oommilttee, Colonel Ruck, Messrs A. E. Allcotek, C. H. AiTcook, B. Darwin, F. Janion, J. M. Howell, E. Powell, and A. Tomlin.
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-¥- COLW it N BAY URBAN COUNCIL J TUESDAY.—Present: Messrs George Be van, I J.P. (presiding). J. Berth Jones, John Dicken' Hugh (Davies, John Williams. 'Hugh Hughes, D. O. Williams, Rowland1 Jl. Williams, William •Davies, J. H. Roberts (ckrk). W. Jones, C.E. (engineer), and other officials. THE [LATE MR W. S. CAINE, M.P. A I vote of condolence was passed with Mr and Mrs J. Herbert Roberts, Brvngwenallt, in their ber- eavement^ by the death of Mrs Roberts's father, Mr W. S. Caine, M.P., who wsis so much re- spected. THE PROPOSED TOWN HALL.—'It was reported that the Local Government Board were of opinion that the land (proposed to be pur- chased as a site for a town hall in C'onway-road was of a far greater ^rea than was required for the purpose, and that the Board requested that, as a. condition of their sanctioning the purchase, the Council should undertake to resell the part which was not needed.—The Chairman reported that. with the authority of the General Pur- poses Committee, he had had an interview with the officials of the Local Government Beard on the matter, being accompanied by Mr J. Her- bert Roberts. M.P.. and the clerk. Acting on the suggestions made, it was resolved to appoint the Chairman of the Council. Mr William Da- viesT and Mr Berth Jones to arrange for n. sketch plan to be prepared showing how best- the land could be utilised, and such as would at the same time meet with the approval of the estate com- pany., THE RAILWAY GOODS YARD. — On the report of the Surveyor, it was moved' by Dr J. E. iBrookes, seoonded by Mr J. Dicken, that the clerk be instructed to communicate with the London and North-Western Railway Company, pointing out the desirability of widening Bay View-road and Sea View-terrace, and to inquire what the company propose doing in the matter. —It was also decided to ask Mr William Davies and the surveyor to seek an interview with Mr Perkins, the company's engineer, in the matter. FORESHORE.—The Chairman reported that whilst in London he had called at the Office of tlie Woods and Forests Department respecting the price named for certain pieces of foreshore, and it was not considered unlikely that the cost of the 'strips required for the West Promenade extensions would merge into the price quoted for the old wall opposite the Colwyn Bay Hotel. —The clerk was directed to make the applica- tion. REDUCING THE PRICK OF ELECTRIC LIGHT. — The Lighting Committee reported that the- were putting the full load 011 the arc lamps along the Promenade during the Easter holidays. The number of consumers of electri- holidays. The number of consumers of electri- city to date was 132. Pressure was ordered to be put upon the contractors for the new plant to I deliver the machinery without further delay. Having considered the question of charges for current, the committee recommended that as from January 1st last for private lighting the price be 5d per unit, for public lighting 4d, nnd for motor power 3d.—Mr D. 0. Williams con- tended that- the price for private consumption should not be reduced below 6d. The works would not pay at a less charge owing to the large amount which would have to be paid for renew- als. In his opinion, the prices of both gas and electricity should be so high that the whole of the streets in the town could be lighted with gas and electricity without cost to the ratepavers. He moved that the reduction be not made to private consumers.—Mr Hugh Davies seconded. —Mr Dicken, the. Chairman, and Mr W. Davies argued in favour of the reduction, the Chairman pointing out that the renewals wouJdl not he re- quired unless the machinery became obsolete by the .invention of plant which would produce the current at a cheaper rate. and when that oc- curred, it would pay them to buy the latest de- signs of machinery'(hear, hear). — The amend- ment was defeated, and the reduction was agreed to by a large majority. THIE GAS WORK'S.—-Mr Pennington, the gas THE GAS WORK'S.—-Mr Pennington, the gas •engineer, reported the make of gas this year to be 3,894,000 cubic feet, as compared with 3,420,000 cubic feet, or an increase of 474,000 cubic feet. During the same period, it was re- ported that fourteen new services had been laid, and eight cookers fixed.—The tender of Messrs John Walsh and Sons, for £ 77 16s, was ac- John Walsh and Sons, for JB77 16s. was ac- cepted for the renewal of two 'beds of retorts.— The Gas Manager reported the cost of laying a branch main in :Llanelian-road to serve the houses as far as Plas Parcia, and the lighting of the road, at £ 180.—>It wa.s decided to lav the main to Colwyn House, and that the manager invite applications from consumers for any fur- ther extension, and also submit a report of the street lamps required oil the rOa.di.It was de- cided to engage temporary assistance in the gas department for the preparation of the gasworks accounts for the past vear, at a fee not exceedino- two guineas per week. 1 MAIN ROAD IMPROVEMENT. — A letter was read from the Local Government Board. I giving sanction to the Council to borrow £,998 for works of street improvement, and stating that the consideration of the suggested improve- ment of road widening near Queen's Hotel. Col- wyn, would stand deferred until the Council's negotiation for the necessary land was com- pleted.—Messrs W. Davies and D. 0. Williams were deputed to arrange terms with the owner. WASTE WATER METERS.—The Surveyor reported that he had found that both the meter and valve recently fixed by the Joint Water Board at Colwyn were fixed within the district. —It was decided to notifv the Board that as the meter and valve were on'the Council's pipe line, meter and valve were on'the Council's pipe line, that they were required to pav an acknowledg- ment for same. LOANS. —. An offer was submitted1 from a friendly society for an advance of JB10,000 at 3! per cent.—It was decided to accept the same. —T'he clerk was instructed to apply to the Pub- lic Works Loan IBoard for a. loan of £4039 for a period of 30 vears. for various purposes. THE CEMETERY.—The Surveyor submitted quotations for cemetery boundary fence, and the tender of Messrs Bavliss, Jones, and Bayliss for ( 210 yards of iron fencing at 3s lid per yard was accepted. THE FINANCIAL POSITION —Mr Hugh Hughes, chairman of the Finance Committee, stated that during the financial year ended on March 3ilst, the revenue from "the rate lél\r1 amounted to £15,034. This was nearlv £100 more than the estimate, which was £li4,938. from a rate of 5s 6d in the nound. TYom the gas concern they received £8&3e. from the electri- city concern JB1699, from the County Council for main road maintenance £76e. and from other sources £,1164. making a total revenue of £27,491. The expenditure, curiously enough. I was within £1 of that" amount, namely £27,490 (applause). At the commencement of last- year, they owed the bank £9.710. and at the end of %he year they had a credit balance of £ 2821. The total sum received in loans during the 12 months was £ 28,541. He considered that 12 months was £28,541. He considered that the town was in a very satisfactory position. and it was his opinion that there would be no necessity to increase the rates in the current vear (applause).—MT William Davies said he hoped all the committees had been as economical as the highways.—The Clerk (Mr J. H. Robert*) said the estimate of the committee was £2747. and the expenditure was £2816. but there were certain returns for the tar paving which would bring the expenditure below the estimate. The estimate of the Sanitary Committee was J61785 and the actual expenditure was £1741 (applause)' THE/EXTENSION OF THE PROMENADE —In view of the extra, duties which would de- volve upon the surveyor (Mr William Jones) during the carrying out of the Promenade ex- tension to Rhos, the General Purposes Commit- recommended that he be paid an extra sum of £ 500 in the next two years, in ouarterly in- stalments.—Tlie Chairman moved' that the re- commendation be approved.—Mr William Da- vies opposed. He alluded to the case of Pen- maenmawr, where the member of the Council who had supnorted the payment of such an hon- orarium to the surveyor for similar work found himself at the bottom of the poll, and another member, the chairman of the Council, had found himself so unpopular that he had resigned. Mr Jones was engaged to give the whole of his time to the service of the Council, and ought not to receive extra pay for this work, which would be done duriner the time belonging to the Council He (Mr Davies) did not make this protect be- cause of any ill-feeling against the official • he felt that he was obliged to do it as a. duty tD the ratepayers he represented. — Mr Rowling V Williams said he felt that this work wonL) extra labour on the Dart of the survevw ard the plans 'and specifications he had prepaid were verv accurate and distinct tt,. 'V1 m0v«l tlwt thev pav Mr Sv^a1'"dm per annum for the next two vear? during tS carryme out of the WOrks U' ti during the tion to the Council at tL f %Teeommenr]a- that hfc regular salary he t °J k amount from that date 4 ATr Tm„ „ date.—The Coairman smd that insnepf-nV a jS €neraffed »» an ordinary sanitary of +li,' i • j surveyor, and extraordinary works ot tins kind, requiring preat ski'l and thought. t, never contemplated as part- <>f M* duties T 'riunat.p that thev had a gentleman of us abilities in their service who could do this work. In the ease of the sewerage scheme, thev would have to pav 7y per cent. for ensinieering charges, and on the Promenade works at the same rate the charges for engineering: would be £2700. so that the ratepavers would have oon- siderably the best part of the barerain if they paid.Mr Jones £500. If they deducted from the balance all the cost of the naper for the plans anrl all the time of his assistants, the^ would still be a. very big saving. [Reference had been I made to Penmaenmawr. Tlie Council of tint- place had earned the opprobrium of the whole country by the miserable way in which thev hurl treated their late surveyor. Even^the ind~ himself on the bench thought proper to say that the Council ought to pay something more than they did. Mr William Davies He 5id no? know the whole of the facts—The Chairman re- paid £ fat the Pe,nm^»mawr surveyor was £ 400 i .^P^intending 'a work which cost thev ivf,? miserable as that was, the sum that sui'vevrvrP° to,^a-v' tIieir surveyor and that the Dionorti^VaS- Tnff accePfc w;is in tlii> same Council wo,,l5f\ 6,8 knew the t>l>ligati<^ the eenerousW ,i? ^ave to meet, and really very ?, T 1 efrained from askinc for more Mr Berth Jones moved s,rui Mr- t 1 ixr ronWed a tr* aiK> Mr John Williams se- £ rtei^ ment, and that of Mr Rowland E. William™ was not seconded. Five votes were given for the recommendation of the committee? and two a* ainst, and the oiagmal proposal to pay Mr Jones Jb500 for the work was therefore carried. IN COMMITTEE.-The Council then in com- nuttee7 considered the tenders for the construc- tion of the proposed Promenade, which is to extend from the end of the present West Pro- menade to that at Rhos-on-Sea.
LLANRWST PETTY SESSIONS.
LLANRWST PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY. — Before Colonel Wvnne Finch (presiding), Dr T. E. Jones, H. J. W Watlino- Esq., and L. W. Jelf Pettit-, Esq. DRUNKENNESS.-The following were fined for drunkennessJ. Jones Hughes O. W Pritchard, Jeremiah Taylor, and Daniel Jones-1 all of Llanrwst. THE COUNTY BYE-LAWS. Benjamin Hughes, Roewen, was charged with removing nine .suckling pigs from Carnarvonshire to Den- bighshire without the required certificate. The Bench imposed a fine of sixpence and costs for each pig. NO MGHT.—Idwal Rees, Llanf airtalhaiarn, was.nn.ed 2s 6d and costs for driving a vehicle without a light after the prescribed hours.