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

Colwyn Bay Petty Sessions. The Justices sitting at this Court on Saturday were Messrs W. D. Houghton (in the chair), Dr. M. Venables-Williams, James Wood, William Jones, C. F. Woodall, and George Bevan. Neighbourly Sympathy. Emma Harley, married woman, living in the dingle, Colwyn Bay, was summoned for assault- ting a neighbour named Alice Thompson. There was a cross-summons. It appeared that on the 28th ulto., the ladies had a conversation respecting the boy Walter Harley who was recently sent by the magistrates to the reformatory, and Mrs Thompson's sympathy was presumably misunder- stood, for a quarrel arose, and, it was alleged, Mrs Harley struck her and lodged her nails in the complainant's cheek. The evidence as to the alleged assault was borne out by Edward Williams, the complainant's lodger, who said that he saw the blow struck. —For the defence it was stated that Mrs Thompson called the Harley family a pack of thieves finished up by striking the Harley baby on the forehead. Mrs Harley, in warding oft the blow, received a touch in the left eye.—William Hope, Victor Road, driver at Chester House, spoke to seeing Mrs Harley shielding her face, apparently with the object of protecting herself from a blow.—The Chairman said the Bench believed there was a great deal of animus in the matter and there was nothing very decisive in the evidence. They therefore dismis- sed the case, ordering both parties to pay their own costs.—Mr Low, of the office of Mr Nunn, appeared for Mrs Thompson. The Editor and the Quarryman. Mr W. E. Turner, of Westholm, Old Colwyn, Editor of the British Friend, summoned Peter Parry, quarryman, Penlan, Llysfaen, for threats, the words alleged to have been used being I will come down here to-night before you go to sleep and make you suffer.—Mr Amphlett was for the defence, and the defendant pleaded Not Guilty, "-The evidence given by the com- plainant was to the following effect. On Satur- day, August 4th, the defendant called at West- holm and said he had been sent for some wages due to his sister-in-law, Jennie Jones. Mr Turner asked him whether he was working at Mr Raynes' quarries and some other personal particulars, which were answered. Parry then said he had been sent by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Jones, who understood from a message she had received that Mrs Turner would pay the money on application. Mr Turner replied "You are quite mistaken Mrs Turner never sent any such message. Even if I owed the money I would never pay you,as the girl has a father and mother, and if they think she is entitled to it they can put me in the County Court. I should be glad if they would so." Some" language" and recriminations occured, after which Mr Turner said" I have nothing more to say to you. If you wish to put me in the County Court you can do so." The threat was not carried into effect. On Friday the defendant called at Westholm with a letter in which his employer, Mr Raynes, gave him an ex- cellent character, and had he then apologised for his conduct he would have been forgiven. Instead of that, he turned insolently upon the complainant and said I won't apologise I have nothing to apologise for." If he would apologise in that court and pay the costs, witness would readily withdraw the case, and would have no fear of him.—Mr Amphlett, while denying the evidence in toto, said the admission just made by the com- plainant was fatal to his own case. The defence was that the defendant had nothing to apologise for, and that he had gone to Westholm at Mrs. Turner's request. The advocate produced a letter from Mr Raynes, giving the defendant a splendid character.—On the advice of the Bench, the complainant withdrew the case. Married Happiness at Colwyn Bay. Edwin Hughes, carriage-proprietor, Colwyn Bay, was summoned by his wife, Sifraleh Hughes, for desertion. Mr Amphlett was for the prosecu- tion, and Mr Dickson, of the office of Mr Percy Hignett, defended. The parties were married at Llanfairmathafarneithaf in 1889, and there were no children of the marriage. The unhappiness appeared to have dated from April of this year.— Mr Dickson, on behalf of his client, made an offer of 10s a week, and this was accepted by Mr Amphlett, the justices making an order accor- dingly. The Out-door Porter and the Loding-house Keeper. Hugh Parry, outside porter, living at Rhiw Bank Avenue, summoned a married woman named Grace Hughes, living at Rock Villa, lodging-house keeper, for assault. There was a cross-summons.—Parry stated that on August 1st he received instructions from a young lady to carry some luggage from the railway station to Rock Villa, his charge being eightpence. After- wards he called for the money, but the lady was out. Twice later his boy was sent to the house, but each time failed to get the money and was ordered away from the door. The witness next called personally, and on his going to the door the defendant ran for him with the object of "scramming" his face and thus disfiguring him. She was drunk at the time and fell in the yard. He had since been offered the money by the lady who had engaged him. The witness produced a coat which bore evidence of rough treatment, and said it had been torn in the fray by the defendant.—Mrs Hughes, in her evidence, said that the complainant came to her door, rang the bell, and walked right into the hall. Parry said Now, Mrs Hughes, where is that young woman?" and she replied "I don't know." He said it didn't matter to her how much he got for the job, even if he received ten shillings, and she replied It is nothing to me if you have ,c -S. She said the young woman was not in, but he would not believe her and therefore she asked him to go out of the house, because it was nearing tea-time. He got angry and said he would make her" cynicel "-that was a Welsh word which she did not understand. He said he would take her with him at the same time catching hold of her, squeezing her neck and knocking her fearful." After having been struck several times she called her son, and a man named Lloyd came and put Parry out. --A painter named Lloyd, lodging at Rock Villa, said that on hearing a row he looked out through the window and saw Mrs. Hughes on the ground, Parry standing besides her, and the son holding him from behind.—Both cases dismissed, the parties paying their own costs. Important to Butchers. John Davies, butcher, Abergele Road, was summoned by P.S. Tippett for removing 33 sheep from Carnarvonshire into Denbighshire without the certificates required under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act. The sheep had been purchased at Hendre farm, Pabo, and in evidence the farmer, Mr Jeffrey Foulkes, said the sheep had never had scab. Mr Davies said he was quite ignorant of the fact that such certificates were required, not being aware that Carnarvon- shire had been declared an infected area. The Chairman said it was most important that, in their own interests, butchers should make them- selves acquainted with all laws affecting their trade. A fine of is per sheep, making Li 135 and costs, was imposed. John Jones, butcher, was similarly summoned by Sergeant Tippett, 42 sheep having been removed from Gloddaeth Isa'. Mr Jones also stated that he was not aware that Carnarvonshire had been scheduled an affected area, or he would readily have complied with the regulations. P.S. Tippett said he had examined the sheep and had found them to be perfectly healthy. As in the former case a fine of is. per sheep was imposed, making a total of £2 2s and costs.

Colwyn Bay and Colwyn District Council. The Road Foreman Appointed. Lively Passage-of-Arms between Mr John Roberts and Mr. Byrne. Mr George Bevan, J.P. (Chairman) presided at Tuesday's monthly meeting of this Council. There were also present Messrs Robert Evans, William Davies, Thomas Roberts, J. M. Porter, Rev. John Griffiths, Messrs T. Byrne, Hugh Davies, Hugh Hughes and John Roberts; to- gether with the Clerk (Mr Jos. H. Roberts), the Surveyor (Mr W. Jones, C.E.), and the Col- lector (Mr Roberts). Water Supply. With regard to the provision of service reser- voirs to enable the houses in the higher levels to be supplied with water, it was reported that Mr J. Brock, of Gwern Tyno, was prepared to assist the Council with land. The Surveyor was direc- ted to make a survey of the selected site and prepare for the Council a plan showing the area of land required, so that a definite proposal may be submitted for Mr Brock's approval. The Appointment of a Road Foreman. Another Breeze. Out of 63 applicants for the post of out-door foreman three were selected to appear before the Council. They were Mr William Davies, Mold; Mr F. W. Abraham, St. Albans, Herts and Mr. H. J. Lee, Talgarth, Breconshire. The Clerk read a letter from Mr W. Davies saying that he was unable to be present. The two other candidates were then admitted into the Council Chamber. Mr William Davies drew attention to the list of duties and said that some of the duties set down appeared to now belong to the Deputy Surveyor. The Chairman said it was now too late to con- sider that. Mr Thomas Roberts rose to a point of order. He thought the candidates should retire during any discussion on the duties. The Chairman ruled that Mr Davies was out of order, as they could not then go into the matter of duties. The duties had been drawn up and con- firmed, and should any friction occur between the road foreman and any other official, the matter could be adjusted hereafter. Mr William Davies said his object was to pre- vent friction. Mr F. W. Abraham, of St. Alban's, was the first examined, and was asked questions by the Chairman and all other members as to his quali- fications. In the course of the questioning the following dialogue took place Mr John Roberts Do you understand the Welsh language? Mr Abraham No. Mr Roberts How would you manage twelve men when you could not understand their lan- guage ? Mr Abraham Oh I should make them under- stand me. Mr Roberts How? Mr Abraham Oh, I should think I could be able to manage them. Mr Roberts If you went to France could you speak French ? Mr Abraham No. Mr Roberts And you can't speak Welsh ? Mr Abraham No, I can't say I can. The candidate withdrew, and Mr H. J. Lee, of Talgarth, was admitted. He was examined as to his qualifications, and it appeared that, although an Englishman, he could speak Welsh fluently. Mr Robert Evans proposed that Mr Lee be ap- pointed. He had read his testimonials and thought them superior to any others. Mr Hu'gh Hughes seconded. Mr William Davies supported. He was very proud to have a man who could speak Welsh. After this people could not say that Colwyn Bay Council were narrow minded and that, they would not appoint an Englishman. Their policy was to engage men who could speak both languages, and thus be able to converse with all the rate- payers and the Council's workmen. On being put to the meeting all the members voted for Mr. Lee, who was thus unanimously appointed. When Mr. Lee was called into the room and informed of his appointment, Mr. John Roberts said he was glad to learn that the new foreman was a total abstainer. He hoped that he would continue to be so, and especially during business hours. Mr T. Byrne rose angrily and said he begged to remind the Chairman that Mr. Roberts was en- tirely out of order. Mr. Roberts had no right whatever to catechise the man. The Chairman said Mr. Roberts was quite in order, and asked Mr. Byrne to sit down. Mr Roberts, continuing his remarks to the foreman, said that the Chairman of the local Bench of Magistrates had publicly declared that drink was the curse of Colwyn Bay. Mr Byrne repeated his protest, and said that as the foreman had been appointed it was not right to question him. Mr Roberts said he hoped the foreman would do his duty with regard to the men, and not allow them to get drink during working hours. Mr Byrne That has nothing to do with the Council. Mr Roberts Oh, of course, it is your busi- ness. Mr Byrne Yes, by law. You will be having a license for the Metropole, I daresay. It you like to be personal, I shall be the same to you. Mr Roberts said he could not understand Mr. Byrne losing his temper, seeing that it was stated in the application. This closed the discussion. Healthy Colwyn Bay. The Surveyor reported From the returns that I have received from the Medical Officer of Health I have to report the following figures as the vital statisticsfor the past month, viz., number of births, 9, number of deaths, 3, which included one non-resident, representing (in a population as given by the Medical Officer of Health of 6894) an annual rate of 3*4 per 1000 of the population. This is the most remarkably low rate that has ever been recorded for this district, and I would specially draw the Council's attention to the same, for I feel sure that the population is more than the figures given by the Medical Officer of Health, which would therefore make this return still more favourable. The district is entirely free from all infectioug diseases, not a single case having been notified throughout the month. In other respects I have to report that the District is in a very satisfactory condition, although a greater influx of visitors has taken place this month than in any previous year. The Chairman said he would like to call the Council's attention to the exceedingly favourable report on the health of the district during the summer. This was the second time recently that the Surveyor had reported that there was not- a single case of infectious illness in the district. The death-rate was remarkably low, 3*4 per thousand of the population per annum, only two residents having died during last month. And that was accepting the population as being a little over 8000, whereas, as a matter of fact, the population was over 10,000, so that really the actual death-rate was much lower than 3 "4. [Applause]. Lighting Penrhyn View. It was resolved to ask the Gas Company to lay a gas main for at least four new lamps to be placed on Dinarth Road, Penrhyn View. The Chairman said that if the Gas Company declined to carry this cut, the Council should place oil-lamps there. Continual complaints were being received, and it was actually said that on dark nights the inhabitants could not find their own houses except by striking matches and groping from door to door. The Rev John Griffiths remarked that such things often happened in other places. [Laughter]. Encouraging the Study of the Stars. Mr Hyman, Rhyl, asked permission to erect a stand on the promenade for the purpose of selling jewellery, and Mr. Archer, Llandudno, sought permission to erect a similar stand for selling goldwork. Both applications were refused. Mr. Perks, Colwyn Bay, asked permission to erect a telescope stand on the promenade, and this was granted, subject to a rent of Li for the season. The New Cemetery. The seal of the Council was affixed to the con- tract with Sir Everard Cayley, Bart., and Major Birch, for the purchase of a field containing 9a. ir. 6p., near the gasworks for the following pur- poses :—54 acres for a new cemetery, i £ acres for 2 infectious hospital site, and 2 acres, i rood, 6 perches for a refuse depot. It was decided to apply to the Local Government Board for per- mission to borrow £ 2067 6s. 9d. for the pur- chase of the land. Paying Off an Old Score. A cheque of ;67119 3s. lod. was drawn in favour of the Cowlyd Joint Water Board, being the cost of the new water miiin. Improving the West, Promenade. It was decided to apply to the Local Govern- ment Board for sanction to borrow ^1360 to defray the cost of the surface improvements on the West Promenade, including the repairing of the footpaths and carriage drive. It was also decided to erect six groynes 25 yards long against the sea wall on the West Promenade. Llysfaen's Urban Powers. The Chairman proposed That this Council petition the Local Government Board against confirmation of the order investing Llysfaen with urban powers." As far as the government of the parish of Llysfaen is concerned, he said, I do not think for a moment this Council would object to urban powers being granted but I think that when the Local Government Board understand the circumstances, the intricate intermixing of boundaries between us and Llysfaen, they will be inclined to say that that portion of Llysfaen which is best fitted for urban powers, instead of having powers of their own should join with this authority, and so do away with all those difficult and intri- cate questions which are bound to be continually cropping up. The question of drainage is being brought to a head. I understand from our Clerk that the Rural Council intend to carry the matter to arbitration. Well, I think that would be a very costly thing, which could be obviated if this part of Llysfaen came into our district. There are other matters, too, which Mr William Davies enumerated in his resolution the other day, and an enormous expense connected therewith could be avoided by that portion of Llysfaen coming into our district. Our duty now is to ask the Local Government Board to withhold their sanc- tion to this parish being formed into a separate urban district until all these matters have been inquired into and thoroughly thrashed out before a Government Inspector. Mr William Davies seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried.

The Llandrillo and Eirias School Board. The Rev John Edwards (Chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of this Board on Tuesday. There were also present the Rev John Griffiths, Mr Robert Evans and Mr John Roberts, together with the Clerk, Mr F. J. Holmes. Appointment of Assistant Master. Four applications were received for the post of assistant master at the Colwyn Bay Board School, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Hughes. The Chairman read a letter from the Rev 0. J. Davies, regretting that he could not be present, protesting against the meeting being held on that day. He hoped that there would be satis- factory candidates, and that the best applicant would be appointed irrespective of the language question. [Laughter], Mr John Roberts I thought his aspirations were always in the direction of fostering the Welsh language. That is what we were led to believe by his electioneering pamphlet. On the motion of Mr Roberts, seconded by the Rev John Griffiths, Mr W. 0. Edwards, Tany- grisiau, Blaenau Festiniog, was appointed. Mr John Roberts gave notice of a motion to the effect that Welsh be a subject of education in the Board's schools. It was already on the books, but was a dead letter, and he wished it to be put into practical effect. The County School Question. Mr John Roberts, Clerk to the County Govern- ing Body, Ruthin, wrote: "I am in receipt of your letter of the 5th, which I will submit to the County Governing Body at their next meeting, which will beheld atLlanrwston the 7th September. As the County Governing Body have no funds available for the purpose of establishing a County School for Girls at Colwyn Bay, even if disposed to do so, I shall be glad to be informed, before my Governors meet, what your Board and the Urban Council of Colwyn Bay suggest with re- gard to the raising of the amount necessary to erect and to maintain a County "chool for Girls at Colwyn Bay." The Chairman, Vice-Chairman (Mr D. 0. Wil- liams) and the Rev 0. J. Davies, were appointed a deputation to wait upon the County Governing Body at their September meeting. The Charity Commissioners wrote that the establishment of a County School for girls at Colwyn Bay could only be permitted in the result of an amendment of the County scheme. In view of pending changes under the Board of Education Act of 1899. it was unlikely that the Commis- sioners would be prepared to amend the scheme, even if a sufficient application were forthcoming.

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