The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

COLWYN BAY. SUNDAY SERVICES. Parish Church, Llandrillo.— Knglish Services, 11.0 ¡un. and 6.30 p.m. Welsh Service. 9.30 arc. Mid-day Celebration of the Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday in the month. Rev W. Venables Williams, M.A. Oxon., Vicar Surrogate. Mr. Bernard, Organist. This interesting Old Church, Juilt in the 13th century, is It mile from Colwyn Bay, on the. Llandudno Road. St. Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay.-All Seats are free. English Services (Sundays) 8 a.m., Holy Com- munion 11a.m., Service and Sermon 3.30 p.m., Litany (except on the last Sunday in the month, when there is a Children's Service at 3.0 p.m.) 7 0 p.m., Service and Sermon; Sunday School 2 30 p.m. Welsh Services 10.0 a.m., Service loo and Sermon in Mission Room; Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.: 6.0 pm., Service and Sermon in Mission Room. (Week-days) Dnily Services at 11.0 a.m. and 7.0 p.m.; Holy Communion on Saints' Days, after the 11,0 am. Service, and on Thursdays. Sermon on Wednesday nights. Singing Practice on Friday nights at 7.30 p.m. Children's Meeting on Mondavs at 6 p.m. The Clergy; The Rev Canon Roberts, B.A., Vicar. The Rev Meredith J. Hughes, P.R.H.S., and the Rev J. H. Astley, M.A., Curates. English JVesZeya,n-St..Tohn's,I'he Aeenite.Next Sunday morning 11.0, evening 6.30, Rev. C. F. Richardson, L.L.D., Rhyl. Prayer meeting, morning 10.15. Sunday School, afternoon 2,30 Wednesday evening, 7.0., Mr W. C. B. Turner, Conway. Enyhsh Presbyterian. — Next Sunday morning, 11.0. evening, 6.30, Rev. Dr. Thain Davidson' Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Monday evening, 615, Band of Hope. Wednesday week-evening- service, 7 0. Thursday evening, 7.0. Young People Bible Class; 7.45, Y. P. S Christian Endeavour. Rev Thain Davidson, D.D. English Congregational/—Morning, 11.0, evening 7.0. Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Monday evening, 7.30, Christrian Endeavour Society. Every Tuesday, 3.15, United Meeting for the promotion of Scriptural Holiness. Wednesday evening, 7.30 Mrs Yyrnwy Morgan Enghsh Baptist Church.—Next Sunday morning 11.0; evening, 6.30. All seats fre'e. Rev. E'. Towler. Littleborough. Sunday School, after- noon, 2 30. Wednesday evening, at 7.30, Prayer and Bible Reading; all are cordially 'invited, presided over by the Rev H. T. Cousins, F.R.G S., Pastor. Society of Friends —Meeting for Worship, every First Day (Sunday) morning, at 1115, at a room in Central Buildings, facing Station Road, Colwyn Bay. Open to the Public and Visitors. Congo lnstit,ttte.- Divine Services, Sunday, 11.0 a.m.; 2.30 p.m.; and 6.30 p.m. Tuesday evening, a Prayer iVleeting at 7. Services will be conducted by the Director, one of the Tutors, or some other Minister, and occasionally some of the students will take part. All are cordially invited. Visiting hours for friends and visitors every week day, from 2.30 to 3 30. WANTED all good housewives to know that Davies's Teas are Excellent and his Coffee Per- fection. Boston House. ad 265 -52 LANCASHIRE SEA FISHERIES DISTRICT EXTEN- SION.- The Order extending- the Lancashire Sea Fisheries District has been confirmed by the Board of Trade, and the new area includes extensions up the rivers Wyre, Lune and Ribble, and up the Dee to a line across the river straight from Hiibre Point to the north-western extremity of Hiibre Island, thence straight to the Point of Air lighthouse in the county of Flint, up the river Clwyd to the seaward side of Rhyl Bridge. The whole of the territorial area lying off the coast of Cheshire, Flintshire, and Denbighshire is included in the extension, the western boundary, being a line drawn true north from Rhos Fynach (Colwyn Bay) on the western boundary of Denbighshire, which line adjoins the Western Counties Sea Fishery District. THE COLWYN BAY ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.- We are pleased to announce that the Rev H. T. Cousins, F.R.G.S., Pastor of the Colwyn Bay English Baptist Church, is now recovering from his very serious illness. During-his enforced absence, the pulpit has been filled by able min- isters of the denomination, and arrangements are being made for future services, until Mr Cousins is able to resume duty. The arrival of Mrs Coasins and family, by the" Grantullv Castle" s.s. (from the Cape), has been hailed with the greatest pleasure by the members of the congre- gation. A CHANCE TO SEE "ALADDIN" AT COLWYN BAY.-Next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Mr Terence Ramsdale's grand spectacular extra- vaganza "Aladdin" will be performedat the Public Hall, Col wyn Bay. There are magnificent scenery, gorgeous costumes, a powerful Company of artistes, a full band, and a Choir of trained voices, --every attraction, in fact, thai is needed to draw a good" house" on each occasion of performance. A GRAND CHAMBER CONCERT TO-MORROW SATURDAY -NIGHT.At a quarter to eight to- morrow (Saturday) evening, a grand chamber- concert will commence at the Public Hall, the artistes being Miss Elsie Edge (Soprano), Mr Denbigh Cooper (baritone), Miss Bessie Owen's Ladies' Mandoline Band, and Mr Frank Harris, ihe last-named appearing in the amusing sketch "Nearly Seven." THE JAMES-STREET (BIRMINGHAM) INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.—On Saturday about 120 bovs of the James-street (Birmingham) Industrial School marched from Llandudno Board Schools (where they are now quartered tor a fortnight) to Colwyn Bay and back, a similar march to Conway being executed on Monday. MRS VYRNWY MORGAN TO PREACH NEXT SUN- DAY.—At 11.0 a.m. and 7.0 p.m. next Sunday, August 26th, Mrs Vyrnwy Morgan will-preach at the English Congregational Church, Colwyn Bay. Mrs Morgan, who has recently conducted a suc- cessful tour in America, is well-known for her philanthropic work, and is recommended by Dr Herber Evans, Sir Edward Russell, and the Revs C. F. Aked and T. Eynon Davies, as an eloquent and cultured speaker. COLWYN BAY AND COLWYN LOCAL BOARD. At the Colwyn Bay and Colwyn Local. Bpard's monthly meeting, on Tuesday, August 14th, the Chairman (Rev W. Venables-Williams) presided, and there were also present Messrs John Roberts, J. Porter, James Wood, A. O.-Walker, William Jones, Owen Williams, Thomas Parry, and George Bevan. Messrs James Porter (Clerk), and Mr Amphlett were also present, as was the Surveyor (Mr William Jones, C.E.) THE MINUTES OF THE LAST BOARD. Going through the minutes of the last Board meeting seriatim, some discussion took place respedmg THE BOARDS YARD. Mr John Porter said that there were two sites, available, one offered' by Mr John Roberts, and the other by the Col wyn Bay Estate Company, the latter being the lowest tender. Mr Party-thought the matter ought to be referred back to a Committee in order that the two sites named might be thoroughly examined and reported-upon. Mr Bevan contended that the Committee knew the sites, and that the Surveyor could give all necessary information. Mr- Parry's proposal was seconded by Mr William Jones, and on being put to the vote, was carried by the casting vote of the Chairman. THE FORESHORE. Still dealing with the last Board's' minutes, the question of the foreshore was discussed, and the Clerk read the following letter "We are obliged by your letter of the 4th inst. enclosing tracing of Railway Company's plan. We notice that the land to be taken opposite our client's estate-goes beyond

BOVRIL. t THE GUARANTEED PRODUCT OF PRIME OX BEEF. L Is fifty nminsblrig tHan ordinary Extract of Meary and infinitely belter than Beej^Tga. itry valuable fpr. «nriohing Soups, Gravies, Hashes, Entrees, &c..and where BOVRIL is iisdscf, dppetisirig add economic'cookery Results. 281-13

COLWYN BAY A. & POST OFFICE. The HEAD OFFICE is in Station Road. Hours of attendance :—For sale of Postage Stamps, Postal Orders, Payment of Postal and Money Orders, Sav- ings Bank, Annuity and Insurance Business, Issue; of Licenses, from 7 -t.m. to 8.45 p.m. Sundays, from 8 to 10 a.m. (for sale of Stamps and Registration of Letters only). DELIVERIES OF LETTERS AND PARCELS. 7 a.m. Letters. 7.30 a m. Parcels. f 2 p.m. Letters and Parcels 7 p.m. Letters and Parcels. a.m. DESPATCH ES.-WEEK DAYS. 8.30 General (Letters and Parcels.) 11 20 North Wales (Letters). 11.20 Manchester (Parcels). 11.50 General (Letters). Ireland: 11.50 Liverpool and Manchester, etc. p.in, 110 Llandudno. 1.40 Chester and forward places (Letters and Parcels). 7 30 General despatch of Parcels. 8.35 Box cleared for the night mail (Letters). With td. stamp up to 8.45 p.m. SUNDAYS (Letters): f Box cleared at 8.35 p.m. With extra i:d. stamp 8.45 p.m. 1 TELEGRAPH OFFICE. WEEK DAYS: From 8.0 a.m. to 9.0 p.m.! SUNDAYS: From 8 0 a.m. to 10.0 a.m. I J Makes Boots and Harness I S B Waterproof as a du6k's back I B #11 H and 8oft as velvet- Adds three W&S V W times to the wear, ajid allows GOLD MEDAL SEVENTEEN EXHIBITION- S' 11" HIGHEST AWARDS. llsihhm Tins'2d"6d>ia-and2*-6d., !lilB|iI|!B°f all Bootmakers, Saddlers,. ■V wfl W wJf III Ironmongers, &c. "NEVER fix the price of anythingJso low that yon can't afford to advertise it."

¡I!S.i:! n DEATH OF MRS HUGHES, CONGO INSTITUTE. It is with deep sorrow that we have to record this week the sad death of the beloved wife of the Rev W. Hug-h es, F.R.G.S., Congo Institute, Colwyn Bay. Mrs Hughes, who never appeared to be very strong, became seriously ill some few weeks ago, after which she seemed partly to recover, but on Tuesday, August 14th, unfortun- ately a relapse took place, when she began to gradually sink, and she passed peacefully away early on Monday morning, August 20th. Her death can only be regarded, especially by those immediately connected with the Institution, as a great calamity. Her quiet disposition and gentle influence- which gave to all that she did a charm and powers that others could not have given,—will be sorely missed by her large circle of friends, but by none so much as by the family and relatives, and the young African students to whom she has indeed been a mother in a strange land. Mrs Hughes was the second daughter of the late Rev Hugh Jones, D.D., President of the Llangollen College, and was born in the year 1861, so that she has passed away in the prime of life, and in the midst of her days. Her life has however been spent in the noblest service, and her work has been well done. Her devotion to the large family which resides at the Institute (in- cluding her own, and the African students), drew the highest commendations from all. No one was ever more willing to sacrifice her own comforts for those around her, none more ready to sympathise and console those who were in need. The large number of letters and telegrams of condolence which have come to the Institute from all parts of the country, speak louder than any words of the universal respect and high esteem in which the departed was held by her very many friends, some of whom pay her memory a tribute such as few indeed obtain in this world. A large number of wreaths, which also were sent to the Institute, bear the same testimony. Amongst others we noticed the following (Harp) English Baptist Chapel; (Cross) Mr and Mrs Edwards, Lansdowne House; (Bunch of flowers)—The Misses Davies, Haverfordwest Mr and Mrs Robinson, Oak Cottage; (Wreaths), Rev and Mrs E. Jones Davies; Mr Alfred L. Jones, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Elianus; Mrs Alfred O. Walker, Nant y Glyn TbeStudents Miss Jones, Ty Newydd; The Misses Owen and Thomas, Coed Oros; Mrs Brackstone and Lily, Plas-y-coed; Mrs and Miss Jones, Vron Haulog; Mrs and Miss Paterson, Cheviot-dale; Mr and Mrs Jones, Chester House; Mr and Mrs Williams, Tan llan; Mrs Davies, Llanelian; and many others. 'Amongst the scores of let ters we also noticed some from the followiiig:Ladv A. A. J. Coler- idge; Mrs C. H. Spurgeon Mrs E. Brewer, London; Alfred L. Jones Esq., J.P., Liverpool; Mrs Walker, Nantyglyn, Colwyn Bay Miss L. M.S. Hilton, London; Miss A. L. Wilson, London; Alderman T. J. Williams, J.P., ex-Mayor of Denbigh; etc., etc. It would be altogether impossible to name them all, but one could not but be greatly struck with the fact of the universal expressions of sympathy from all parts of the United Kingdom, from Eng- land, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and from all conditions of people, and from ministers of every denomination. Many indeed, from the Wilds of Pembrokeshire, and the collieries of South Wales, being full of tenderest sympathy. The interment which took place on Thursday afternoon, at Old Colwyn cemetery, was attended by a large number of sympathising friends, amongst whom were a large number of ministers. Mr Hughes and the family feel deeply the many touching tributes to the memory of the departed, and tender expressions of sympathy, and especially to the medical attendants, Dr Fraser and Nurse Williams, who were unsparing in their efforts on behalf of the deceased.

TIME OF FISHING AT THE ROYAT FISHERY. August, 1094. a.m. p.m. Friday 24 8.50 9.17 Saturday 25 9.50 Monday 27 I-0 Tuesday 28 — 2.0 Wednesday 29 — Thursda\r 30 — Friday 31 — -g September. Saturday I 4.20 J. L. PARRY-EVANS. THE RAINFALL AT BRYN EURYN. t Diameter of Funnel, 5 inches. Rain Guasre < Height > Above ground, 1 foot. I of Top i Above Sea Level, 125 feet. Readings taken at 9 a.m., daily. Mouth. D1ite. Depth. Remarks. Inches. August 14 0'13 15 0-39 l6 0.02 17 0.02 », l8 0.02 .1 iq o"i6 .1 20 — Total, toi, week 0*74 THOS. HUTCHINGS. COLWYN BAY AND ITS ATTRACTIONS. The Liverpool Evening Express (August 15th, 1894): —Seaside resorts and their relative attractiveness are now the subject of comment in nearly every family circle in the land. Criticisms are freely indulged in, preferences asserted without the slightest regard to the consequences which might ensue from the jealousy of an offended rival, and the various aspirants for public favour and pat- ronage are overhauled, searchingly examined and dissected by the observant and energetic holiday- maker. Colwyn Bay is known to have put forth tremendous efforts to lure the highly respectable individual with a plethoric purse to its shores, and its natural beauties, its magnificent vistas of sea and mountain, and its pleasingly varied walks and drives, combine to make the rising sea-side resort a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. But-and how much virtue there is in a "but"—there are drawbacks even at Colwyn Bay. A correspondent who is favourably disposed to Colwyn Bay charges the powers; that be with neglect of little things, attention to which would materially improve the comfort of residents and visitors. And in reality it is the little things which make or mar a day's pleasure. There is what he ironically terms the "elegant embankment," which has been con- verted into a series of dust heaps, and otherwise subjected to the skill of the amateur or youthful designer; there is a plentiful lack of shelter on the walks or on the shore, so much in request in a typical English summer, and so much appreciated wherever they are provided. And there seems to be likewise a demand for seats that is very ade- quately provided, but worst of all the nigger minstrel has been almost driven away by regul- ations, while his place has been taken by the religious enthusiast, whose prayers and exhort- ations are listened to with many evident signs of displeasure, cynical smiles and remarks, and which, uttered amidst a variety of incongruous and confusing cries and shouts, commercial and otherwise, produce in the minds even of the most religious listener and spectator a real repugnance to the entire proceedings. This is by no means peculiar to Colwyn Bay, but may be witnessed at most of the busy watering-places on the Lan- cashire and Welsh coast. It is highly questionable whether any good is effected by mission work conducted under these circumstances, while to many it is repellant in a pronounced degree. CONGO METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY, COLWYN BAY. Week ending- August 18th, 1894. Mean Temperature for the week 58-0 I Total Hours of Sunshine 27 hrs. 5 rnin Maximum Temperature 67*1 Total Rainfall '90 in. Minimum Temperature Si'9 I Minimum Temperature 5"91 Mean Maximum Minimum Daily Humidity. Sunshine. Rainfall. Temper- Temper- Temper- Per Inches. Wind, ature. ature. ature. Cent. H. M. Temper- Temper- Temper- Per I Inches. Wind, ature. ature. ature. Cent. H. M. Sunday 62-6 55^0 58-8 73 o 30 '04 S.W. Monday 67'i 54-5 6o'8 66 5 10 'II N.W. Tuesday. 65-2 55-4 60*3 88 5 25 '12 S. Wednesday. 61'o 53'7 57-4 76 3 30 '50 W. Thursday, 6o'o 52'8 56*4 76 7 30 'oi N.W. Friday, 6o'o 51-9 55'9 80 3 50 "03 N.W. Saturday 60-7 52-5 56'6 82 1 10 '09 N.W. The humidity is given in percentages, 100 per cent. meaning that the air contains as much moisture as it can under the existing conditions of temperature and pressure.

OLD COLWYN. Parish Church, Cohvyn.—English Services (Sundays), Holy Communion: Every Sunday 8 a m., and first Sunday in the month after morning service. Holy Baptism Sunday afternoon, 3.30. Service and Sermon, 11.0 a.m. and 7 0 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m., in Assembly Rooms. (Week days). Service and Sermon: Friday, 7 0 P-ID- during Advent and Lent. Singing practice Friday night. Children's Meeting: Monday night. Band of Hope Tuesday night. Welsh Services (Sundays), Holy Communion Second Sunday in the month after morning service. Service and Sermon 9.45 a.m. and 5.30 P-m- Sunday School, 2.15 p.m National Schools- Week Days, Service and Sermon, Wednesday, p.m. Singing Practice, Wednesday night. Clergy: Revs. J. Griffiths, M.A. Oxon., Vicar; J. Roberts, Curate. English Baptist Chapel, Old Colwyn.—Sunday Ser- vices, Morning 11.0, Evening 6.30. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 7.0- p.m. Pastor, Rev. J. B. Brasted, NEXT SUNDAY'S SERMONS AT ST. CATHERINE'S CHURCH.—Next Sunday, August 26th, sermoos will be preached (and collections made) on behalf of the National Schools of the Parish. The preacher in the morning will he the Rev Dan Edwards, Vicar of Rhyl and in the evening, the Rev Canon Roberts, Vicar of St. Paul's, Colwyn Bay. THE C. M. S.—A meeting, in connexion with the Church Missionary Society, will be held, in the Assembly Rooms, at halt-past seven on Tuesday evening, August 28th, when an address will be given on Foreign Missions by the Rev John Williams, missionary from Japan. The chair will be taken by the Rev J. G. Haworth, of Colwyn Bay, and a collection will be made on behalf of the C. M. S.

CONWAY. Parish Church (Sunday Services): j 8.0 a.m. Celebration of the Holy Communion. J 9.45 a.m. Welsh service. J { 11.15 a.m. English service. 6.0 p.m. Welsh service. 8.0 a.m on Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays, Matins. 10.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, Matins and Litany. St. Agnes 6.0 p.m. English service. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.-( F,nglish Services). Next Sunday: Morning 11.0, evening 6.30, KeV W C. B. Turner, Conway. A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.-For the best and cheapest of all classes of Boots and Shoes go to Joseph Jones, Berry Street, Conway. Best Shop for repairing. adv. 109- MR P. J. WEBSTER ON THE LIST OF SOLICITORS IN ACTIVE PRACTICE.—On application to the Master of the Rolls, Mr P. John Webster, solicitor, Conway has been placed upon the list of solicitors ( taking out certificates for active practice. A PLEASANT AFTERNOON AT CONWAY CASTLE- —Next Tuesday afternoon, August 28th, by the kind permission of Mr John Lees of Cartref Alelil-" the famous Moor Side Mills Reed Band of Old- ham, will play at Conway Castle, between 3 and 6 o'clock. The Band, which consists of 33 per- formers, carried the first prize at the last South- port competition, and is certainly one of the best Bands in the North of England. Vocal duet's will be given by the Misses Richards, and violIn solos by Miss Lloyd Price, while the management of a Fruit and Tea Tent has been kindly under- taken by Mrs Humphrey Lewis, (who will be g'a to receive contributions of fruit, flowers, cake, etc.). For the special delight of the youog.er generation, entertainments by the phonograph and Professor Codman's "Punch," will be Pv?~. vided. The admission after 2, to the Castle, vV'' be one shilling, and the proceeds will be devoted to the good cause of Conway National Schools- t THE PARISH CHURCH.—The offertory last Sunday, including 10s forwarded by a friend, who was hindered by the wet weather from attending was ,Cio, and will be devoted to the funds of thC National Schools. The preacher in the morllill was the Rev F. Fairchild, and in the evening, the Rev J. W. Roberts, Vicar of Caerhun. Nest Sunday evening, at the Welsh Service, the Re W. Morgan (" Penfro "), will preach, while Rev J. E. Evans, Headmaster of Lymm Grammar School, will pi-eitch at the English Service (at St. Agnes's) at 6. HOTEL ROBBERY AT THE JUNCTION.—On Friday afternoon, August 17th, two men ordered refreS"1' ments at the Llandudno Junction Hotel, and Olo of them visited the upstairs lavatory. Some after their departure, Mr Simon Williams (son-"1> law of Mrs Jones the licensee) discovered empty jewellery-boxes in the roller-towel, and o- investigation found that jewellery, watches, etc-' had been taken from the bedrooms of Mrs liams and Mrs Jones, to the value of over #5?' Among the articles taken, were Mrs Willia MS!- engagement-ring and other articles to WblC t sentiment causes the owner to attach a value th cannot well be measured in money. No arres have as yet been made, but the police are st' prosecuting inquiries.

THE STEAMERS "ST. GEORGE,"and the "NEW ST. GEORGE," x cill1 Weather and other causes permitting, are intended to on one of the most beautiful rivers in Wales, between-1 DEGANWY, CONWAY, AND TREFRIW, And the Mineral Springs in the Valelof Llanrwst, as under:- 1'/ ■ 1 \T Leaves Leaves I AuGUhl, Deganwy Conway Trefr* 24, Friday 2 25 p.m. 2 35 p.m. 4 25 Saturday 3 25 — 3 40 — 5 20t 27 Monday 630 35 8 10 „i. 28 Tuesday 7 20 a.m. 7 30 a.m. 9 Is 29 Wednesday. 8 26 — 8 30 — 10 23 30 Thursday 8 45 — 9 0 11 I5 Olio 31 Friday 9 30 9 35 — p 12 FARES: Fore End, 1/ Cabin and Deck, 1/6 Return, ■?J' NOTE.—The Steamers will start from the Landing S '^ii at the North end of Conway Quay, and on their retLl-b ¡ht- proceed as far as Degaiwy, except those marked t. 10 ful if Steamers will reach Trefriw,-Fir accordus distance. ——— i Printed and Published by R. E. Jones & their Printing Works, 3, Rose Hill Street, Cov*' and Published at the Central Library, Colwyn I

high-wates mark, so that even with the redueed width the shore will be inaccessible at high tide. We also do not observe that there is any provision in regard to the Subway which was made bv our clients. We cannot of course consent to anything which would block this up, or render it in any way less available or convenient. At present, therefore, we are not in a position to signify our consent to the Company's proposals.—Yours faithfully, Higson & Son." Mr Thomas Parry remarked that the Board had better itself go on as far as its District was concerned, ard he proposed that the correspondence with Mr Stafford Howard (of the Woods and Forests) be kept up, and that the limit of the Board's District be marked on the plan of the foreshore. After some discussion, this was agreed to. and the Board idopted Mr Bevan's suggestion that, now that the Board was nbout to approach the Woods and Forests, it would be a good time to ask that body whether or not the Board could buy the foreshore, or, if not, for an extension of the present lease, and the Clerk was instructed to point out that the Board intended to erect permanent works there. THE BOAD AND PROMENADE COMMITTEE. In the minutes of the Road and Promenade Com- mittee's meeting held on August 7th, Mr John Porter presiding, it was reported, inter a,Ho., as under :— Niggers-It was proposed by Mr William Jones, and seconded by Mr Walker.' that the niggers be asked to pay £ 5 d. wn, and £ 5 at the end of the season, or if not, they be ordered off the Beach.—Mr Powell was deputed to see Mr Murrav, and get him to attend before the Committe -Mr Murray appeareil before the Committee, and explained that he would not be able to pay more than « £ 5 for the use of the Foreshore.-It was proposed bv Mr Bevan, and seconded by Mr Walker, and resolved, that the terms be accepted namely. for the season, payable as follows iJl down and < £ *1 each succeeding Mo day. Ratlings on Rhos Promenade — The following tenders were read for the painting of these railirrs Mr Thomas Whitley, £ 4 17s 6d and Mr W. H. Thomas, = £ 5.—It was proposed by Mr Bevan and seconded by Mr John Roberts, and carried unani- mously, that Mr Whitley's contract be accepted, and that the work he rot carried out till September. Plas lS'eu:ydd, Rood -A letter received from Major Birch, was read by the Chairman, complaining of the state of this road. -After hearing the Surveyor's report, by which it appeared that the cost of making the improvements suggested would be nearly < £ 500, it was unanimously resolved that it be recommended to the Board that they cannot accept Major Birch's offer.—The Clerk was also instructed to write Major Birch, asking his consent to allow the Board to make a few bays in the road, and if he will give the necessary land for that purpose. Steam Roller.—The Surveyor reported that the driver had left, and suggested that he be allowed to employ the Llandudno driver when required.— Resolved that the Surveyor employ the Llandudno driver, and that the man who drives the water engine accompany him for the purpose of learning to drive the roller. Grofg-yn-Eirias Bridge.—The Committee and the Surveyor made their report herein, by which the Board were recommended to direct the traffic to he turned off past the Old Mill, and that no temporary bridge be erected, and that the Surveyor repair this road for this traffic at a cost not exceeding £ 25.—It was proposed by Mr Roberts and seconded by Mr Parry, that the recommendation cf the Committee be accepted.—The Clerk was requested to write Mr Adams in reply to his letter that a. cheque would be sent him as soon after the 29th of September next as possible. Colwyn Mill Ponct.-A letter was read by the Surveyor, which he had caused to be sent to Mr Owen John Williams, complaining.of the dangerous condition of this pond.—The Committee approved of the Surveyor's action in the matter. Obstruction of Footpaths-The Surveyor reported having written to Superintendent Jones complaining of the obstructions on the footpaths and streets of this District and read the Superintendent's reply,-It was proposed by Mr Walker, and seconded by Mr Parry, that discretionary powers be given to the Surveyor to take such proceedings as might be necessary for the abatement of the nuisances. In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said that the Niggers had paid E2, and still owed .£3. On Mr Walker's suggestion, the original resolution fixing the amount of rent at £ 10, was unanimously rescinded, so as to be in order. With reference to the Plas Newydd Road, Major Birch wrote regretting that the Board could not see its way to accept his terms, and further expressing his regret that he could not accede to the terms proposed by the Board. Referring to Eirias Bridge, the Surveyor said that the County Surveyor could not recommend a temporary bridge. Mr John Roberts And further, it will cost £300, Mr Thomas Parry expressed the opinion that it would be very hard on people going up the hill with heavy loads in carts, and suggested that it would Lea wi, thing if the Board hired a horse for the purpose of helping people up the hill. Mr Wood believed that they would have to have a person to watch, as the Railway Company had. He also supported Mr Parry's suggestion. The Chairman: Would not a donkey do? (Laughter). The Surveyor said that there would be no need to watch, as the Committee had already recommended that .J::25 he fpent in repairing the road. and it was intended to construct two bays, so that two carts could pass each other. Mr Thomas Parry That won't help the hill. Proceeding, Mr Parry supposed that some arrange- ment could be made with the contractor for the loan of a horso, paying him for it. Mr Wood remarked that after all, this was only a suggestion, and they would have to wait till the works were in progress. Mr Parry agreed. Messrs Parry and Porter were authorised to inform the ( 'ounty Council Committee (last Friday) that the Board was prepared to pay its quota towards the cost of the Bridge, as soon as required. Mr Thomas Parry moved that notice be given to Mr Owen J. Williams, that, unless he put a fence round Colwyn Mill Pond within three days, the Board would do the work, and charge the cost of it to him. Mr Bevan We can't do that. The Chairman Have we power, Mr Clerk ? The Clerk I don't think you have. I should suggest that you simply give him notice that he must do it. Mr John Roberts It will cost very little I propose we do it. Mr Thomas Parry I don't think that it is; tight to saddle the rates with the cost of it. The Clerk said that it seemed to him to be a matter for magisterial proceedings. Ultimately, on the motion of Mr Walker, the matter was referred back to the Committee. A discussion next arose on the obstruction of footpaths, and Mr Walker pointed" out that the question was raised at the Petty [Sessions lately. There could be no doubt that the Surveyor (or any official of the Board) had power to take proceedings. The Chairman said that the question was whether it could be done by the County Police. Mr Wallis Davies said that he objected to the County Police moving in the matter, so that the case was adjourned in order to enable him to get Counsel's opinion on the point. Mr Walker Yes, and the County Police won't take any action in the matter till the question is settled. Under these circumstances, it would be better to give the Surveyor discretionary power in the matter. If you leave it to the police, they will clear them away everywhere, whereas, if you give the Surveyor discretionary power, he will only move them away where they are a nuisance. This was agreed to. Mr Thomas Parry There is another obstruction on the footpath from Pwllycrochan Avenue to the Brickfields. The Surveyor is allowing things to grow over the fence. These will take half the footpath soon. The Surveyor Is it not the duty of the private individual owning the fence to clear them away ? Mr Parry If it is growing over the footpath, you ought to see to it The Chairman Is it growing through the railings ? Mr Parry Yes. The Chairman Then I think we ought to do that. Mr Wood The owners of the fence would do it at once t, The Chairman Who are the owners of the fence ? The Surveyor The Estate Company. It was decided that the Surveyor should get the brambles cut, so as to avoid an obstruction. THE SANITARY COMMITTEE. ;The Board confirmed without discussion the Sanitary Committer's minutes, from which it appeared that Mr Pritchard had arranged to. come, down.on ..September 3rd and 4th; that the Committee, in face ipf, the petition presented against the erection of a proposed slaughter-house in rear of Windsor House. Abergele Road, could not recommend the Board to formally sanction an application for its erection and that, with regard to the Cemetery question, it was resolved to defer the matter, after the Surveyor had read a letter from the Colwyn Bay and Pwllycrochan Estate Company Limited, stating that the Company would sell some land at Rhiw Bach Farm. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr Bevan moved the adoption of the following minutes of the Finance Committee, which was held at the Board Room. Station Road. Colwyn Ba.y, on the 9th dav of August. 1894. Present Mr George Bevan (rhairmanL Messrs Frost. A. O. Walker, and John Roberts.—The minutes of the last meeting- were read and confirmed.—Surveyor's Cash.. £ 103 15s2d; Collector's cash, £ 1.168 13s 3d Treasurer's receipts' .£1,292 12s 10H. It alsn appeared by the Treasurer's Book that there was a balance in his hands of £1,073 5s 4d. Payments. < £ 1.213 16s 2d. Loans.-It was proposed by Mr Walker, a.nd seconded bv Mr Bevan, and resolved. that the action of the Clerk in sealing- cheques to Dr Robinson for £ 11 12s. and Messrs Watts and Watts for £ 4,0 lis 4d, being Interest aue to them, be confirmed and approved. —It was also resolved that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a list of loans with full particulars, and that the same be ready by the September Board meeting. In moving the adoption of the minutes, Mr Bevan said that there was only one objection to those very short minutes the Board got no idea. from them how the money was spent. The sum of £ 1213 16s 2d under the heading of "payments." for instance, might be shortly explained as payments of loans, interest on same. etc. Mr Bevan also said that he would like the Board to give the Clerk instructions to obtain the loan (< £ 500) towards the cost of the Eirias Bridge. That money had not yet been applied for, although the Board had had the warrant to borrow it. Mr John Roberts seconded Mr Bevan's proposition, which was carried, application to be made to the Loan Commissioners. A LITTLE DIALOGUE. Mr Thomas Parry What about collecting for the bathing-vans. etc. ? What amount has the Collector received this year ? The Collector About C2. Mr T. Parry Have any of them objected to pay? -No. none of them Are there no boats plying- without license ?—Yes. How manv ?-I don't know I think it's your duty to find out. You are paid something fnr doing so. I believe.—Am I to leave the town, to look after the boats ? It is your duty to look a.fter it. The Chairman If any accident happened to pleasure-boats, we should come in for severe censure from a Coroner's Jury, if the accident happened to a boat which was plying without a license. The Collector I am unable to give the boatmen licenses,—till the last few days. The Chairman Can't you give them now ? The Collector Yes. .The Chairman (to the Board) Does the Board give him instructions to proceed forthwith against all boatmen plying without license ? -I The Collector I should have to wait half-a-day on the shore very often before I cauelit one. The Cha.irman Well, you had better do so. The Collector I haven't the time. The Chairman You must find it. The Collector What was I appointed for at the first ? It was to look after the rates of the town principally. The Chairman This is a very important matter, and I think you had better give half-a-day to it. Mr Walker I don't see that the mere payment of 2s 6d. for a license, shows that a man is qualified boatman. Now, who is to judge there ? Mr Wood He has to apply for a license. Mr Walker Yes, but who is to decide as to his qualifications ? Mr Porter We had a pilot from Conway before. The Chairman Get him again then. Mr Walker What did you pay him ? The Surveyor: Thirty shillings. He examined boats and men The Surveyor was ordered to secure this man's services at once. Mr Walker: Another matter is the question of character; we don't want a man who will disgrace the place (Hear, hear). Can't we manage that bad characters should not have licenses ? Mr Wood That should be the work of a Committee of the Boa,rd. ■, The Collector Yes, it used to be that when licenses were granted the cabmen and boatmen used to appear before the Board. You never see anything of that now. Mr Parry Well, I hope you will see to it, Mr Powell Mr Wood It has just been shown that Mr Powell can't do it. It is our fault. The matter then dropped. A LOW DEATH RATE. The Surveyor called attention to the remarkably low death rate of Colwyn Bay, which was at the rate of 6'5 per thousand for the month. Of these deaths, three were deaths of persons who had been brought (from outside) to Colwyn Ray in a hopeless condition, and only lived three weeks afterwards. THE LLANDUDNO WATER-SUPPLY,. Mr Parry asked when were they going to get an answer from the Llandudno Commissioners as to when that body would release the Board from the water-rent. Mr John Roberts I propose a deputation. I don't like this between officials-writing to each other for months and months, and they don't know anything about it. If two or three members of this Board, go and talk to the Llandudno Committee, they would tell us what to do. Mr Wood It is twelve months since we asked the question first. It was ultimately decided, on the motion of Mr John Roberts, that the Chairma.n, and Messrs Walker, Porter, and Parry, should form a deputation to visit the Llandudno Water Committee on the subject. CABMEN AND BOATMEN'S LICENSES. Mr Walker gave notice that at the Board's next meeting he would move That no man who in future shall be convicted of drunkenness or disorderly conduct, or assault, shall be licensed as hackney- carriage driver or as boatman by this Board." Mr John Roberts Oh, that does not need notice of motion. We'll pass it now, at once. This being agreed to, Mr Walker moved his resolution, saying, I thought we would let bye-gones be bye-srones, and give them a chance for the future Mr Wood seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. THE SHORE, D-ONIKEYS. c Mr John Roberts said that he had heard that the donkeys on the shore, got nothing to eat while on the shore. 1 The Chairman said that they had had before them at the Petty Sessions a case of cruelty to a donkey, and no doubt the officers of the S.P.C.A., of whom there were now two on duty, would look out for such cases." The Collector sail that during the day the donkeys were taken off the shore, for food. I The Board rose at 11.40, after a sitting of an hour an d twenty-five minutes.