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GREAT SAVING BY PURCHASING THE LARGER SIZES. iLv Sold by Mr. E. LLOYD, Chemist, Colwyn Bay. 289-26- I J. E. ROBERTS & Co., AUCTIONEERS » VALUERS, House and Estate Agents. Sales conducted on reasonable terms. Cash advanced on Absolute Sale. OFFICES Station Road, Colwyn Bay. 297-52 Established at Late with Mr T. Edge, Llan- Colwyn Bay, 1879. dudno, for 12 years. J. W. THOMAS, PHOTOGRAPHER, KENSINGTON HOUSE, CONWAY ROAD COLWYN BAY. ONLY FIRST CLASS WORK DONE. STUDIO ON THE GROUND FLOOR. Views of the District always in stock. After 15 years business in Colwyn Bay, J. W. T. desires to thank the residents and visitors for their patronage in the past, and hopes for a continuace of the same in the future. 157- NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. A. AIM Sarson, L.D.S., DENTAL SURGEON, Has Removed to HEATHFIELD, (OLD POST OFFICE). ATTENDANCE DAILY, 10 to 6 O'CLOCK. BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS! J. JOHN WILLIAMS', IS THE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR THE POOR; BEST SHOP FOR THE RICH; RIGHT SHOP FOR EVERYBODY. MEN'S BOOTS from 3/11 per pair. 12, Station Rd., Colwyn Bay. Mrs. FOX, Scientific Dress Maker, Primrose Hill, Colwyn Bay. Ladies' own materials made up on moderate terms. 154-52 SGT13 O'VS8, ABERGELE ROAD, COLWYN BAY. Germ, Oonstitution, and Fresh Bread Daily. PURE KIEL AND DENBIGH BUTTER. HOME CURED HAMS & BACON. It will Pay you to go there!" WHERE! J. JARED WILLIAMS' Glass, China and Earthenware Warehouse, Prospect House, Conway. 15 p.c. Cheaper than any other house in the county. Specialities: TOILET SETS, TEA SERVICES, DINNER SERVICES. List of Prices on Application 215- MORRIS, BILL POSTER Under the Local Board, and appointed by the Denbighshire County Council. TEGID HOUSE, COLWYN BAY I 15 PRIVATE BOARDS. I :— 145- DAVIES & CHAPLIN. PRINCIPAL Bill Posters&Town Criers Under Colwyn Bay Local Board, Tegid House, 16, Station Road. Private Hoardings in the District free of charges. Members of the United Kingdom Bill-posters Association. 157- WORTHINGTON & Co., Ld. 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Each Person 2/6 per day. Each Person 5/- per week A Professional is in daily attendance. HON. SEC., F. A. DEW, Llewelyn Chambers, 289- Colwyn Bay. M. & J. WILLIAMS, (PLAS MAWR), HIGH STREET, CONWAY. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, IRONMONGERS, PICTURE-FRAME MAKERS, JOINERS, and OFFICE FITTERS. Undertakers. 252-52 S:POT U-,R E .5 'ALL AND S UB-,DU:ING al To give a complete list ot the uses of this marvellous ointment would occupy far too much space Homocea is an infallible cure for Rheumatism Face-ache Neuralgia Lumbago Paralysis Bruises Convulsions Eczema Burns Strained Croup Aches and Muscles Sore Throat Sprains Toothache Chilblains Cuts Piles Boils Ulcers Stings and all kindred Ills and Complaints. Of all chemists, I/I and 2/9 per tin. SOLD IN CONWAY: BY W. G. WILLIAMS, Dispensing Chemist; COLWYN BAY: E. LLOYD, Dispensing Chemist. "DON'T advertise spasmodically-keep at it. Your particular line of goods may not be wanted to-day; they will be sought to-morrow, or the day after."
Correspondence.
Correspondence. [In no case are we responsible for the Opinions expressed in this column. 1 To the Editor of the WEEKLY NEWS. COLWYN BAY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. SIR,-In my Address (which appears in another column) to the Electors of the District Council, I have referred to my achievements in the past for the well-being of Colwyn Bay. With your kind permission, I will try to mention them categori- cally, and I venture to think I can give a record of which I have some reason to be proud. In 1870-1, single-handed I caused the Rateable Value of the Railway running through this Parish to be raised from £ 125 to Li,ioo per mile, whereby the Poor Rates have been reduced from 5/4 in the £ in 1870 to 1/6 in 1894. At my instig- ation, the Conway Union, of which I have the honour of being Chairman for some 23 years, was the first to move in the matter of raising the assessment of the Railway, but was afterwards, as the result of our success, followed by all the neighbouring Unions, to their material advantage. In 1879, I succeeded, at Quarter Sessions, by I I votes to 7, in transferring Colwyn Bay from the inconvenient and distant Petty Sessional Division of Llanrwst to that of Abergele. In June 1888, on my proposition 8 monthly Sessions were ordered to be held at Abergele and 4 at Colwyn Bay. In October 1888, it was resolved that 6 monthly Ses- sions should be held at Colwyn Bay and 6 at Abergele. In September 1894, it was determined to hold to monthly Sessions at Colwyn Bay and 6 at Abergele. The necessity for these changes, is proved by the fact that the number of Colwyn Bay general cases entered for hearing at Abergele in 1879 were 77, whereas for the year 1893 they were 237. It is now some time since I represented to the proper quarter the necessity of holding County Court Sittings in Colwyn Bay, and I have every hope that I shall ere-long succeed in my efforts. 1 was mainly instrumental in bringing about the existing Drainage System of Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Rhos, at a cost of about £5,000. It has, no doubt, its imperfections, which will very shortly have to be remedied, but it was well suited at the time to the requirements of the District. In 1878, I opposed in Parliament the Pwlly- crochan Estate Company's Water Bill and suc- ceeded in inserting Clause 50 in the Act, by which the Rural Sanitary Authority (or its succes- sor, the Local Board) obtained power (by giving 6 months notice) to purchase the works at their then value. The County Court Judge—the arbi- trator appointed by the above-mentioned Clause 50,-after hearing the arguments pro and con for two days, fixed the price at £ 16,000, as against the L22,000 prospective value claimed by the Company. As a consequence, the water-mains were extended so as to join the Llandudno Water Works, for the purpose of giving a better supply to Colwyn Bay, Rhos. and Colwyn. In 1891, I took up and most warmly advocated the Cowlyd Water Works to be carried out by the combined Board of Conway (Urban), Colwyn Bay (Urban), and the Conway Sanitary Authority (Rural), which I have no hesitation in saying will prove, in spite of many obstacles, the finest and cheapest Scheme in the Kingdom. The total cost of ob- taining the Provisional Order equivalent to an Act of Parliament was £6 8s. 6d. passed through both Houses of Parliament, by myself and Mr T. E. Parry (the Clerk) without the assistance of any Solicitor. At my instigation, Provisional Orders have from time to time been obtained for makiug Bye-Laws as to Buildings, Bathing, Boating, Hackney Carriages, Slaughter-houses, etc., also for adopting Private Streets when made to the satisfaction of the Authority. I was among the foremost in promoting the Asphalting of the Foot- paths, which afford a perfectly dry walk for a dis- tance of about two miles from the east end of the Town to the Board School. In 1876, I procured the appointment for Parochial Committee under the Act of 1875, to enable the growing Town of Colwyn Bay to manage its own affairs, and all the members (12) were (it is true) my own nomi- nees, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that 8 or 9 of the persons so nominated by me, have since become members of the Local Board, by popular election. I was among the first Promoters of the Gas and Public Hall Companies. I have no hesitation in saying that both these private enterprises have materially conduced to the comfort and well- being of the inhabitants of Colwyn Bay and neighbourhood. I strongly supported and, indeed, headed the petition to the County Council that there should be a Rural Ward of the ancient Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, consisting of the Townships of Llvvydcoed, Mochdre and Dinerth, but was unfortunately from home when the In- quiry was held, or should have strenously advo- cated the giving of three members to such a Ward. At present, the farmers who constitute the rural portion of the Civil Parish, are, by the decision of the County Council, entirely unre- presented. The above facts, somewhat lengthily (and, some will no doubt say, egotistically) set forth, are the grounds upon which I solicit your votes. If you reject me, I shall have the satisfaction of feeling in my retirement, that from the moment I came to reside here I have been in the forefront of any and every endeavour put forth for the advancement and improvement of Colwyn Bay and neighbourhood, which are endeared to my heart by many most pleasant associations. WM. VENABLES-WILLIAMS. Dec. 10, 1894. CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD. SIR,-I hope you will allow me to make a few remarks on the somewhat lengthy report you have published of the proceedings of the last meeting of the Conway Corporation. It is, doubt- less, as accurate as it is full and, assuming such to be the case, I desire, first of all, to call atten- tion to what appears to be an inconsistency on the part of the Town Clerk. In answer to Mr Hugh Hughes, who put a question to him in the early part of the meeting, before any heat had been in- troduced into the proceedings, Mr Parry is re- ported to have said that he understood that the Mayor put the motion for the abolition of the School Board, and eight voted for it, and that the others did not vote." This took place when the members of the Council were cool and deliberate, and apparently in full possession of their ordinary faculties, and before they had become demoral- ised by the spectre of publicity in the form of a shorthand reporter. Later on, however, he in- formed the Council that what he had on his book was 8 for and 7 against." First of all, in answer to Mr Hugh Hughes. Mr Parry said that the others did not vote," which probably repre- sents accurately what took place, but later on, when the atmosphere had become heated, and infection (probably due to the presence of the demon above referred-to) had set in, Mr Parry stated that a certain number voted against, and that a minute to that effect had been recorded in his book. And it is a coincidence worthy of note that one of the local newspapers which reported that meeting (I believe it was the Weekly News, but I have no means of verifying) stated that the "Resolution was declared to be neither lost nor carried. Under the circumstances, therefore, I think it must be admitted that the opponents of the School Board, who are now actually in the majority of two- thirds on [he Corporation were perfectly justified in raising this question as to the accuracy of the min- utes, and I sincerely trust that another resolution will be proposed between this and next March in favour of abolishing the existing School Board. It is provided in the Act of Parliament that if a resolu- tion in favour of the formation of a School Board be brought forward and lost, it cannot be brought up again for another twelve months, but I know of nothing to prevent the present Corporation (which unmistakably represents the ratepayers on this question) from taking steps to inform the Education Department that it is manifestly not the desire of the ratepayers that the present School Board should be continued. And, from every point of view, it is only just that this should be done. We hear a great deal, in these days, about the voice of the people, and that the voice of the people must prevail. I am not inclined to quarrel with this doctrine, and certainly not in its application to the history of the School Board contest at Conway for what is the fact? Simply that ever since this question of the School Board has been before the people, Conservative mem- bers have been returned to the Council by large majorities, and that in a Borough which has ever been (and may be still) Radical to the core on other questions. This has been the case during the last three elections, and actually last year the Conservatives swept the board," as the phrase goes. Doubtless, they would have done the same thing this year also, had it not been for the un- fortunate split among the Conservatives then1* selves. Under the circumstances, it must strike an ordinary mind as strange that the admirers 0 popular representation should desire to uphold a state of things which is a standing testimony their inconsistency. It will not be denied, anyone who knows anything about it, that, » a public meeting of the ratepayers of Conway^ called to discuss this question, the majo'1^ against the School Board would be overwhelmin £ j and, if such is the case, how can our Ra friends consistently defend their attitude matter ? If the Conway Schools were inefficie11' or if there were substantial grievances connecte with their administration, it would be a tota y different matter, but these Schools are, i'1 among the best Schools in the country, and t ratepayers know that very well moreover believe they have never forgiven the man who le the attack which resulted in the formation of School Board, nor have they forgotten the u°|]alv means by which it was brought about.. felt then, as soon as they were made acquaint with the facts, that the Corporation did not repre^ sent them on this question of the Schools, and, each subsequent municipal election, they have given unequivocal expression to their opinions, sincerely trust that the good people of Conway will yet rally round the Managers of the Scl>°° and not rest satisfied until they have utteI7[ abolished every vestige of this Skeleton Sch° Board, which is as costly as it is unneccessary- Allow me one personal word in conclusion I hope it may be my last on this subject. newly-elected Councillor, Mr Morris Jones, vV quite right in saying that I take an interest i'1 1 question, and I am free to confess that I probably do so all the more because I have always c0 sidered that it was largely owing to my 0. g remissness and want of wordly wisdom that School Board was thrust upon the Parish of L way. I expected, however, to receive IT,°.e honourable treatment than I did both from Education Department and from the CorporatiOl" but I was disappointed and to no man I d. monopoly of either wisdom or caution vouchsafe t1 Apologizing for the length of this letter, I reolaiti, yours truly, Clifton, H. REES. 10, December, 1894.
Cowlyd Water-Supply Board,
Cowlyd Water-Supply Board, At the Colwyn Bay and Conway Joint ^atjfgr Supply Board's meeting, on Friday, Decern13 7th, at Conway, the Chairman (Rev VV. Ven»be Williams) presided, and there were also the Mayor of Conway (Councillor Dr R. Ar"111 Prichard), Alderman Griffith Jones, Council! Edward Roberts and Humphrey Lewis, Co"1 Alderman Thomas Parry, Countv-Councillor J? Porter, and Messrs A. O. Walker, Hugh and David Morris, and the Clerk (Mr T- Parry) and the Surveyor (Mr T. B. Farringt°°' C.E.). A VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. with The Chairman moved a vote of condolence W the widow and relatives of the late Mr Ja.,T1ce Cutts (Llandudno), a member who had died sm the Board's preceding meeting. In moving' vote, the Chairman alluded to Mr Cutts's services both as a member of that Board an" one of the Guardians for Ltaiidtidtio). jed The vote, seconded by the Mayor, was caff unanimously. "AN ENORMOUS AWARD." The Chairman read a letter from their solic" Mr James Porter, enclosing another from Thornton Jones, solicitor to Mr J. Elias who claimed compensation for water-pipes ment through his land at Dolgarrog. Mr Thof°_ Fenwick, Leeds, the arbitrator in the disp«jt £ awarded the claimant £ 730 damages, which, the interest, amounted to £ 74948. j The Chairman said that some people conside it an enormous award. Alderman Parry It is so. The Mayor The whole county thinks so. The Chairman remarked that there introduced into the arbitration an element vf1 was quite unexpected, and a term was similar to that used with reference to La j' Thirlmere in an arbitration respecting sotne la belonging to Countess Osolinski, the term kel. e suitable adaptability." In their dispute, representative of a London syndicate stated at arbitration that he was prepared to buy the \ya rights of Mr John Elias Jones for an ahum11 process, and that was how the element of "suitable adaptabilitv" was introduced. CO Alderman Parry Have you any idea how m11 this will cost the Board altogether ? .„ The Clerk No only the bill for tle arbitrati" has come in. Alderman Parry said that their trouble all aj"0^ through not securing the right to go over the at first. Had they done that, the ratepayer might have been saved £ 2000. e„ 1 he Chairman The whole matter had arranged, and the Clerk holds a written paPRl signed by Mr Elias Jones, senior, that we c°rie enter the land. What else could we do ? .js died in the meantime, and the son repudiated father's action. J Alderman Parry also complained that he a had no voice in choosing the Board's witnesses the arbitration. Mr Walker I move we go on to the subject. It's no use crying over spilt milk. Alderman Parry I second that. The Mayor But you must pay the amount. Alderman Parry: I know we must. ButhoVv discussion will do good in the future, and sh us how to do our duty. f tho Mr Walker I move that the amount of award be paid, if found correct. Alderman Parry seconded, and it was carr DECREASED PRESSURE AT COLWYN BAY.. G The Surveyor reported that the whole *v° j)t were complete from Sarn Mynach to within furlongs from Cowlyd Lake. The 180 P^U*!ed pressure at Conway Bridge guage was re.jef- to 80 pounds at Colwyn Bay. That was consi 11 ably more that the day-pressure of the Llyn Du y supply to Colwyn Bay. for County-Councillor Porter asked the reason the decreased pressure at Colwyn Bay. The Surveyor explained that there must some defect in the Colwyn Bay Board's IIiat0r east of Sarn Mynach. There was enough coming from Cowlyd to give a full head at C0 Bay. Tested at Sarn Mynach, there was same pressure as at Conway Bridge. t the Mr A. O. Walker said that it was plain that Cowlyd Board was not at fault. After further discussion, the Surveyor expla' that since November 23rd the time had t>eetlpP-y in overhauling the main, County-Alderman asked the Surveyor whether the Contractor eell been relieved from liability for the mains betW Dolgarrog and Sarn Mynach. The Surveyor said that he had not relieved Contractor, but he believed that the Board done so. On the minutes being consulted, it aPPe^jth» that the Board, at a special meeting, August 9 had reduced the term of the pipe-line's Main ance to four months from August 4th. j Alderman Parry asked further questions' j afterwards contended that the meeting PaS, that resolution, had not been legally convee bet1 The Chairman said that that action had confirmed and adopted at the Board, in AldeI" Parry's presence.. eoied. Alderman Parry and Mr Hugh Davies utes having heard the special meeting's mintl adopted. ap- The Chairman said that his signature pended to those minutes. Don't let the sneaks and run away from their own acts* In answer to Alderman Parry, the Cler^ 0 that legally the resolution had already come effect. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. i?-nanCe Sundry accounts were referred to the f1 -^5'r Committee, a cheque for £ 240 for the Con" being ordered to be signed forthwith. olpe The Clerk pointed out that there were cj|jof vacancies on the Committee, and Cou 0f Lewis was placed on the Committee in P Alderman Hugh Hughes whom the L Corporation had not re-elected to the Bo»r