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Penmaenmawr in Council.
Penmaenmawr in Council. ANOTHER ISSUE OF THE SURVEYOR QUESTION. MR. DARBISHIRE AND MR McCLEMENT. At the monthly meeting of the Penmaenmawr Urban District Council, held on Tuesday, Mr. J. S. Coverley, J.P., presiding, the business on the Agenda having been disposed of, Mr. C. H. Darbishire said he craved the indul- gence of the Council while he referred to an incident arising out of the discussion that had occupied the Council for the last three meetings, and which affected the Council's dignity. He understood at the last meeting that the hatchet was to be buried, and that they were once more to become a happy family. They would judge, therefore, his surprise when he received a fairly long letter from their colleague, Mr. P. H. McClement, which had developed into a some- what voluminous correspondence opening up the whole matter again by accusing him (the speaker) of having used improper language cal- culated to do Mr. McClement serious injury, as well as being a reflection upon his family, and that he (the speaker) had made accusations against him that were not warranted. He had been a member of that authority for over twenty years, and during the whole of that time he had never had the language he had used called into question, neither did the Chairman nor Mr. McClement consider it necessary to stop him, or call upon him to withdraw a single word at the September meeting, when the language com- plained of was used. He therefore trusted if, when he had explained himself, the Chairman of the Council judged him guilty of indecorum, they would at least give him the benefit of the First Offenders' Act, and would only sentence him to come up for judgment when called upon. (Laughter.) In order that there might be no mistake, he asked them to consider the matter from the commencement. When it had been decided to construct the range he considered it to be a public matter, which the Surveyor mught legitimately be asked to undertake, and though Mr. Worrall called his (Mr. Darbishire's) atten- tion to the possibility of one or two of the Coun- cil thinking otherwise he (the speaker) could not believe there would be any objection. But it was not until he (Mr. Darbishire) insisted on taking all the blame that might arise on himself that the Surveyor accepted the responsibility and agreed to do what was necessary. From the manner they had accepted his apology for any technical error he might have made in not first having informed the Council of his request to the Surveyor, confirmed by the fact that they had not considered it necessary to charge the Volunteer Company with any fees for the Sur- veyor's professional services, he gathered that they also looked upon the range as a public benefit, and the employment of the official in its construction, so nearly within the province of his duties that any little question of etiquette might well have been overlooked. They would remem- ber that so honestly did they look upon that work as public, that no suggestion whatever of pay- ment for the Surveyor's services had been made or alluded to by him (the speaker) or asked for by the Surveyor. When the range had been completed without one single ratepayer having been solicited to subscribe a penny towards its construction it was with no little pride that the Company invited as representative a number of people as possible to assist at the opening cere- mony. Among those present was Mr. P. H. McClement, as a member of the Council, and he was personally conducted around and had the various features of interest explained to him by the Surveyor, and Mr. McClement must have known at the time that the Surveyor had designed and supervised the construction. Surely, if Mr. McClement had had any doubts as to whether it was legitimate work for the Surveyor to be employed upon, or whether he had been paid money for his services, which he ought to have handed over to the Council, and had not done, would it not have been more businesslike—not to say more generous-to have inquired of him (the speaker) or of the Surveyor himself, then, instead of choosing the very day that he (Mr. Darbishire) was absent from the Council, to insinuate without any investigation whatever, that the Surveyor had been improperly employed, and had possibly received and retained fees due to the Council? Clearly, the Council thought so, for several members suggested that the matter had better be adjourned until he (Mr. Darbishire) could be present to explain the exact state of affairs. But Mr. McClement was hot upon the warpath, and adjournment for ex- planation would not suit him. So he burst out with another and more definite charge without producing the least tittle of evidence beyond the hearsay- of two or three outsiders that the Sur- veyor was in the habit of receiving money and not paying it over to the Council; and by his action in pressing the matter forward at the August meeting when he (the speaker) was not present to contradict it, he not only gave the false insinuation and serious charge a month's start, but, by the motion he gave notice of, he emphasised both. Let them consider what that insinuation-that the Surveyor may have re- ceived from me," and the charge that he was in the habit of receiving money from others which he ought to have handed over to the Council and had not done "—meant to a young man in Mr. Worrall's position, just commencing his professional career. The insinuation was that he had been in the habit of doing so; and the effect of the motion proposed by Mr. McClement at the September meeting was to emphasise that imputation. When Mr. McClement proposed his motion at the September meeting, the Council awaited some remarks from him (Mr. Darbi- shire), and he explained how the Surveyor be- came implicated in the matter, and he went on to say, arguing against the motion, that he con- sidered such charges against Mr. Worrall should have been investigated in committee in the first instance, before bringing them prominently before the public. He went on to say that it was a cruel thing to bring such grave charges against a young man, and he believed the cruellest man would hesitate to do likewise, because the effects of such charges were so far reaching. A man making such charges did more than enter a man's house and steal his money, because he was trying to steal a man's character, which was a young man's capital, and of far more value to him probably than all his worldly possessions. That was the argument which was complained of, and when he had finished he would ask them whether it was not one that might properly have been advanced. Mr. McClement then went on to say that he had actually in his possession an account in the Surveyor's handwriting for ser- vices rendered and a receipt, also in his hand- writing, for the money paid to him. But he would not produce either the account or the receipt, although he (Mr. Darbishire) had ex- claimed, "Another charge-let us see the bill," and other members had called for the evidence. Instead of producing the evidence, Mr. McClement gave notice of a motion for the reduction of the Surveyor's salary, thus giving that definite charge-apparently supported by evidence-a month's start. At the October meet- ing Mr. McClement sought to keep that charge hanging over the Surveyor's head for another month by asking leave to adjourn his motion, but the good sense of the Council would not stand any more of such persecution, and they insisted upon Mr. McClement either proposing his motion for reduction of salary or unconditionally with- drawing it—and he did withdraw it. On the Council further insisting on Mr. McClement pro- ducing the bill and receipt he referred to Mr. ducing the bill and receipt he referred to, Mr. and, after hearing Mr. Worrall's explanation, the apparently definite charge had exploded and fallen to pieces-just as the range insinuation had done-proving beyond all question that the matter ought not to have been approached in the headstrong manner adopted. Under the circum- stances—which must be so clear to any one of them-he asked the chairman, who was a pro- fessional man of high repute himself, whether there had not been justification for his interpre- tation of Mr. McClement's action and language in the way he did-especially as he (Mr. McClement) had not then proclaimed that, in making his charges, he had in no wise desired to question the Surveyor's good faith. He (Mr. Darbishire) left the verdict with them, fully believ- ing that their sense of what was right and proper, and what was due to an honest, efficient, and diligent official, would enable them to exonerate him (the speaker) from the charge of having used improper language, or unjustifiable argument in submitting his views and the case to the Council. Was he guilty, or not guilty ? The Chairman: I must say this, that I am surprised to hear that. I thought that this business was buried and finished with. I cannot understand what is the accusation. Mr. C. H. Darbishire The accusation is that my language was improper to be used in the Council. I want to know whether it was or not. The Chairman I don't think so. Mr. Darbishire Thank you, sir. I am very much obliged. The Chairman I cannot see anything in it. Mr. Darbishire then proceeded to explain the object of the correspondence, and said that he had explained that his arguments were justifi- able. He had stated that he considered it very possible that Mr. McClement did not exactly know what he was doing in the matter. Mr. McClement, in his letter, had accused him (Mr. Darbishire) of calling him a thief, and something worse than a thief, and asked him to withdraw the words that he had made use of there before the Council in the September meeting. If the Chairman told him that those words were not improper, there was no need for him to withdraw them. He had explained in his letters, very clearly, that if Mr. McClement would say before that Council that when he made those charges on August 1st he had no intention of imputing misconduct to the Surveyor, he should be only too glad to say that his (the speaker's) arguments did not apply. Now Mr. McClement, in all the correspondence, had not done so, and had accused Mr. Darbishire of thrusting an impos- sible position upon him. Mr. Darbishire had replied to Mr. McClement, stating that he did not wish to thrust an impossible position upon him, and that, if Mr. McClement had not in- tended to convey the meaning he did, only he himself knew, and, if he did not, he ought to have no difficulty in saying so. He also pointed out to Mr. McClement that it would be well to remember that, unless he could disclaim the imputation, the inference must be that he could not do so. He now asked Mr. McClement whether, on August ist, he intended to impute misconduct. If Mr. McClement would say no, Mr. Darbishire said he would certainly be only too happy to say that his arguments did not apply. The Chairman put it to Mr. McClement whether he had any remark to make. Mr. McClement, who was a long time answering, at last said the only remark he would make was that as far as the matter between himself and the Council was concerned, it was finished, and the hatchet was buried. He certainly took ex- ception to the words which Mr. Darbishire had used towards him at the first meeting, and he did not think that it was a very unreasonable thing to ask Mr. Darbishire to withdraw them, because Mr. Darbishire said at that meeting that he (Mr. McClement) was doing what the cruellest man would not do, and that he was doing more than going into a man's house to steal money—• that he wished to steal the Surveyor's character. As far as he was concerned with the Council, the matter was ended. Mr. Darbishire As soon as Mr. McClement says that he did or did not intend to impute misconduct to the Surveyor,—if he did not intend it, then I say my arguments were not advisable or proper. Mr. McClement: I may say this I expect to get an unqualified withdrawal of these accusa- tions because of the very fact in the resolution at the last meeting, the Council, on Mr. Picton's own words, acknowledged my disclaimer of hav- ing any intention to impute anything improper to the Surveyor. Mr. Picton That was understood. Mr. McClement then said that he had ex- plained that over and over again. Mr. Darbishire said he was referring to the August meeting. Mr. McClement had disclaimed afterwards-after all his motions had been re- jected, but they had not been rejected in August —and his remarks were made when Mr. Mc- Clement accused the Surveyor of habitual em- bezzlement in the August meeting. He could not say that his arguments were not applicable unless Mr. McClement said that he did not in- tend, at that meeting, to impute improper con- duct. When Mr. McClement once said so dis- tinctly, he would say the arguments were not applicable. Mr. McClement said he could not discuss the matter in the Council any further, because, as far as he was concerned with the Council, that matter was finished, and he should be very glad if it was finished all round. Mr. Darbishire Am I to understand that at the August meeting you did not intend to im- pute improper conduct to the Surveyor? Mr. McClement: Nothing of the kind. Mr. Darbishire Do you say that you did not? Mr. McClement: I have said that from be- ginning to end I had no intention to imply this. Proceeding, Mr. McClement asked Mr. Darbi- shire to read his (Mr. McClement's) last letter. Mr. Darbishire then read the letter, in which Mr. McClement said he had never at any time imputed misconduct to the Surveyor. Mr. Kneeshaw: I cannot see why Mr. Mc- Clement cannot say so now if he means it. Mr. McClement: I said at no time." Mr. Darbishire As Mr. McClement has now said definitely that he did not intend, I have much pleasure in saying that my arguments are not applicable. I may say that this little resist- ance on the part of Mr. McClement reminds me somewhat of Donna Julia, in Don Juan," when he says Lightly still she sprang, and much relented And saying she would ne'er consent, consented." (Laughter.) After further reading some of Mr. McClement's letters, Mr. Darbishire asked Mr. McClement whether he had drafted those letters. He could could see in whose writing they were. Mr. McClement did not reuly. Mr. Darbishire then said that he merely asked as a matter of cusiosity whether Mr. McClement drafted them or not. He could see that they were in the handwriting of Esau, but he wanted to know whether it was the drafting of Jacob or not. Mr. McClement replied that he had said all he had to say on that matter as far as the Council was concerned. Mr. Darbishire observed that he had asked a civil and courteous question. Mr. Kneeshaw questioned whether the matter was of any moment. Mr. McClement, by his silence, said that he had not drafted them himself. Mr. Darbishire said that it was a pity he did not answer; but he would not press him. As the Chairman had said that his (Mr. Darbi- shire's) language was not improper, he was quite willing to say that his arguments were not ap- plicable on the distinct understanding that Mr. McClement did not intend to impute any mis- conduct to the Surveyor, at the August meeting. ,The Chairman said that be thought Mr. McClement had said so, and the matter was allowed to drop.
IPenmaenmawr Urban District…
Penmaenmawr Urban District Council. THE POSTAL QUESTION AGAIN. IMPORTANT MEMORIAL. Mr J. S. Coverley, J.P., presided at the monthly meeting- of the Penmaenmawr Urban District Council, held in the Council Offices, Penmaen- mawr, on Tuesday. There were also present Messrs. Henry Kneeshaw, J.P., D.L.; J. Allanson Picton, J.P. C. H. Darbishire, J.P. Richard Williams; David Jones H. R. Williams John Bowen; P. H. McClement the Rev. R. 0. Williams and Dr. J. R. Williams together with the Clerk, Mr T. E. Parry the Surveyor, Mr Ernest Worrall; and the Collector, Mr R. W. Hughes. FINANCE. The Collector submitted the following state- ment of monies collected during October :— General District Rate, ^285 7s. nd. Water, £ 46 12S. 2d. Graves, £3 as. 6d. Gravel, £ 0 12s. od.; Sewer Connexion, LO 5s. od.; Rents, -C Lg 10s. od. Weighbridge, Lo 19s. 6d. Sun- dries, £ 1 10s. od. total, L348 6s. id. THE PROMENADE. Upon the motion of Mr C. H. Darbishire, seconded by Mr John Bowen, the Surveyor was instructed to present a statement to each Finance Committee on the expenditure of the Promenade. Mr John Bowen asked that the Surveyor should present a monthly statement of the progress made on the Promenade, so that the public through the Press might know how they were getting on. It was understood that this report would be presented. LIGHTING. It was unanimously decided to proceed with the additional lighting contemplated in the present loan. YSGUBORWEN ROAD. The Council accepted the gift of the plantation of this Road, by Mr R. D. Darbishire, with thanks. POSTAL SERVICE. Mr J. Allanson Picton, J. P., proposed, in accord- ance with notice of motion, that the postal authorities be informed that the inhabitants of Capelulo are still seriously inconvenienced by the delivery of letters from Conway, and the Council requests the Postmaster General to reconsider the division and to make the Parish of Dwygyfylchi. known as Penmaenmawr, a separate postal district. Mr Picton reviewed the greivances which he was informed the people laboured under, and submitted the following draft letter to be sent up to the Postmaster General. That the ancient parish of Dwygyfylchi is identical in area with Penmaenmawr Urban District with the exception of surrounding mountain land very sparsely inhabitated. It con- sists of one valley open to the sea front but other- wise entirely surrounded by steep hills. Its con- figuration marks it out as one district for all purposes, and it seems contrary to nature that it should not be one postal district. This view is strengthened by the fact that it is served by one railway station above, that of Penmaenmawr. For municipal purposes the Parish or the Urban District is divided into three wards, Penmaenan or western Pantyrafon, or central and Capel- ulo, or eastern. For postal purposes the eastern or Capelulo ward under the same name of Capel- ulo is separated from the other two wards, and letters had to be addressed Capelulo, Conway, though for all purposes of business, railway delivery, telegraph or telephone communication, it is inseparable from the other two wards of the parish. By this postal separation of Capetulo wat-d, several annoying inconveniences are caused, as :— (I) "The telegraphic is different from the postal address. The nearest telegraphic office is in Pantyrafon, Penmaenmawr. But telegraphic answers to letters from Capelulo are very often, and most naturally addressed to Conway, the official postal address, thus causing at least delay and often miscarriage of messages. (2) The association of Capelulo and Penmaen- mawr is so intimate that nothing will prevent correspondents at a distance from addressing Capelulo residents via Penmaenmawr. Such letters are not delivered till the next day, and this is constantly happening. (3) "A similar inconvenience is suffered in regard to parcels and at Christmas time many presents sent to Capelulo ward are spoilt or lost because addressed to Conway. Railway parcels 0 are also very often addressed to Conway from a national inference that being the postal address it must be also the nearest raiiway station. The large majority of the inhabitants of Capelulo have no means of getting such parcels except by going to Conway for them. (4) "Lodging-house keepers in the Capelulo ward are often prejudiced by the present arrange- ment. They are obliged to have their letters with Conway as their post town, and people who wish to find accommodation in the Penmaenmawr District are thus prevented from further enquiry because the impression is made that Capelulo is nearer to Conway than Penmaenmawr, which is not the case. (5) The awkwardness of the present postal arrangements leads to inequality of treatment. A second delivery of letters is brought in the afternoon from Conway to Capelulo: but they are not distributed except to a few favoured per- sons. All others are put to the inconvenience of sending to the Capetulo Post-office for their after- noon letters. (6) "The above inconveniences press with spe- cial hardness on a place which is largely depen- dent for its prosperity on visitors who are attracted by the popularity of the Penmaenmawr District. Capelulo is an integral part of the district, and is by no means the least attractive part of it. But by its postal separation intending visitors from a distance are deceived as to its position. All houses in the Capelulo ward are nearer to Pen- maenmawr than to Conway. (7) For these and some other reasons difficult to realize except by the daily life of the Parish, the Urban District of Penmaenmawr, being res- ponsible for the welfare of Capelulo equally with that of the other wards of the district, earnestly beg the Postmaster General to reconsider the present arrangements. In their view nothing will fully remedy the grievance short of making Penmaenmawr a head office controlling the branch offices of Penmaenan and Capelulo. The submit that the population of the Urban Dis- trict Council as well as the amount of business now done in it since the great growth of the Quarries and the multiplication of lodging-houses lully justifies such a request." In conclusion, Mr Picton said that this was a very modest request that the Postmaster General should make Pen- maenmawr a head office. When they received the last answer they were told that the letters would be delayed later than they were now. In closing he said that he did not take up that matter from any sense of his own personal inconvenience. He had declined to sien a requisition to the Post- master General for that object, as he had also declined to sign a petition to the Railway Com- pany to erect a station at Penmaenmbach but as the representative of the ratepayers of the district, he felt bound to carry out what he knew to be their very sincere and earnest wish. Mr David Jones of Llati seconded, and referred to the lateness with which the mail was now de- livered,—between nine and half-past, which was made worse by a deviation from the old route on the part of the Rural Postman. Mr McClement suggested that a copy of the proposed memorial should be forwarded to Mr William Jones, M.P. for the Arfon Division, asking him to interview the Postmaster General on behalf of the Council with a view to securing the concessions asked for. Mr McClement's suggestion was adopted, and the resolution was then carried unanimously. THE REV. W. T. JONES AGAIN. A letter was read from the Rev W. T. Jones, Gorphwysfa, Penmaenmawr, in reply to the letter of the Council conveying to him their decision passed at the last Council, meeting. In his letter Mr Jones quoted an authority which gave him power, as a ratepayer, to see the minute books. and renewed his application. Mr Picton pointed out that the paragraph quoted by Mr Jones referred to Rural Councils, and did not apply to them,—an Urban District Council. It was then decided to explain this to Mr Jones, and to repeat the former conditional consent. NORTH WALES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The term of office for which Dr J. R. Williams was elected the Council's representative on the Governing-Body of the North Wales University College having expired, Dr Williams was again unanimously re-elected. LLANDUDNO COUNTY SCHOOL. Mr J. Allanson Picton, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Llandudno County School drew attention to the fact that the term for which Mr Kneeshaw was elected as their representative on the Governing Body of the Llandudno County School had also expired, and he regretted to have to say that Mr Kneeshaw found himself unable to make it convenient to attend in future. He there- fore proposed that Dr. J, R. Williams should be their representative. It was rather hard on Dr. Williams, but he hoped that he would be able to attend.—The motion was carried unanimously. CAE CU ROAD. A letter was read from the agent to Mr R. D. Darbishire,—Mr J. S. Coverley, asking the Council to take over this road. The Surveyor having re- ported that everything was in order, Mr Picton moved, and Mr David Jones seconded, that the road be taken over. This was carried unanimously. .LOANS. Mortgage deeds were signed for ^1296, on Waterworks, ^1096 of which was for the balance on Afon Gyrach and for ^6147 on the Promenade Loan, CHEAP LAND. In connexion with the Promenade Extensions, it was reported that Mr C. H. Darbishire had kindly consented to sell three-quarters of an acre of land to the Council for the nominal sum of five pounds.
IConway Petty Sessions.
Conway Petty Sessions. Mr. Henry Kneeshaw acted as Chairman at the Conway Petty Sessions, held in the Guild Hall, Conway, on Monday. With him on the Bench sat Alderman Hugh Hughes, Mayor of Conway and Messrs. J. Allanson Picton, C. 11. Darbishire, and G. O. Jones. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Thomas Roberts, Pen y rallt, Penrhynside, was charged with having cruelly illtreated a horse at Llanbedr Fair, on October 3rd.-Inspector Kennedy, of the R.S.P.C.A., stated that he saw the defendant riding a mare, and thrashing it unmercifully aria inexcusably at the Llanbedr Fair. There were several weals on the animal's body, and also severe abrasions of the skin, caused by a rough knotted ash stick, cut from the hedge.—The defendant was fined 10s. and costs. William John Morris, of Talycafn, was also charged with cruelty.—Inspector Kennedy gave evidence that he saw the defendant riding a bay cob mare about two o'clock in the afternoon, in the fair. The animal was in good condition, but the defendant was riding up the lane from the public- house at a very fast pace, using a knotted thorn as a weapon on the animal.—The defendant was fined 5s. and costs. Thomas Rowley, a Llandudno cabman, took a number of people to the fair in a conveyance, and he was now charged by Inspector Toyne with working his horse whilst in an unfit state, the Inspector having found several bad sores on the animal.—The defendant stated that, when he set out, there were only two small blisters about the size of threepenny pieces, and he did not know that there was anything worse till he saw the Inspector.—The defendant was fined 10s. and costs. William Brooks, Back Madoc Street, Llan- dudno, was charged with cruelly ill-treating a grey gelding by riding it in an unfit state up and down the Llanbedr Fair.—Inspector Kennedy stated that he found a large suppurating wound near the withers, and on one side the saddle was pressing; and, in addition to that, the de- fendant was beating the animal with a knotted cane on the off-side flank. The skin was broken in three places, there was a small discharge of blood, and the animal was in poor condition.— The defendant was fined 10s. and costs, the Chairman remarking that it was a bad case, and the magistrates thought that the owner ought to have been brought up as well as the present defendant. A driver in the employ of Mr. Hughes, Tre- morfa, Conway, was charged at the instance of Inspector Kennedy with working a horse in an unfit state that morning.—Inspector Kennedy said that at 10.30 that morning he saw the de- fendant in charge of a bay gelding. There was a very large old sore 3 inches long by 2 inches on the back. The defendant said that his master had seen it, and that it was a fortnight old. His master had seen it, and said it was getting on fairly well. His master knew he was working it.—The defendant said that some days the har- ness did not touch it usually, but that morning the saddle touched, and it drew the sore. He had tried to save the wound as much as he could. —The magistrates then went out to examine the horse, which was in good condition in other respects; and, on returning into Court, the Chairman said that it was a serious case. It was no doubt an old wound, and the man who had charge of the animal ought to have been more carefuL-The defendant was fined 20S. and costs, and a summons was issued against the owner, returnable at Llandudno in a fortnight.
Sportive Jehus.
Sportive Jehus. CONWAY CABBIES FINED. At the Conway Petty Sessions, held in the Guild Hall, Conway, before Mr Henry Kneeshaw and other magistrates, David Vaughan, cabman, Watkin Street, Conway, and Evan Hughes, of Conway, were charged with furious driving on the Conway Embankment on Saturday, 12th October.- Mr W. J. Corbett, solicitor, defended Vaughan, and the other defendant was not represented. P.C. Rowlands, stationed at Deganwy, stated that on the night in question he was standing by the level-crossing at Llandudno Junction, when he heard two vehicles approaching at terrific speed. First came a one-horse vehicle driven by Hughes, and after it came a two-horse brake driven by David Vaughan. After crossing the rails, they went on towards Conway at a gallop, paying no heed to the witness, who shouted to them to stop. Walter Jones, a signalman, stated that he was standing with Rowlands at the corner on the night of the 12th October, and another man was with them. Whilst they were standing there, two carriages approached from the direction of Deganwy, and it was as much as he could do to get out of the way of the first, but the second was coming rather quieter. There was a good deal of shouting in the second vehicle, and the driver appeared to be trying to catch the first one. They went too fast, in his opinion, round the corner. He did not know whether they galloped afterwards, nor did he see anything of a whip. Thomas Hughes, a shunter, was with the last witness and the constable at the time. The con- stable shouted, to the defendants to stop, but they did not take much notice, and started galloping towards Conway. He did not see any whips being used, but he heard the crack of whips as the defendants were going towards Conway. Cross-examined, the witness said that he thought they were trying to race one another to Cor way.—Re-examined They had the appear- ance of having been racing. Sergeant Evans said that, after the event, he saw Evan Hughes, who said that it was David who challenged him. He then saw Vaughan and his father, and Vaughan said that he was not driving furiously when he passed the constable. At the time the witness saw him, he was very heavy in drink, but he did not notice that he was drunk until he spoke to him. David Vaughan said that he was driving a pair of horses from the Grand Theatre, Llandudno, to Conway on the 121 h October. It was not true that he was racing, for with his load he could not do it. There was somebody in front of him about 200 yards when he was coming slowly past the Junction Hotel. The journey had then taken him about three-quarters of an hour. He never at any time put his horses to the gallop. Cross-examined The other defendant was in front of him from Llanrhos, at about 200 or 300 yards distance ahead. He swore he was not near the other man at the Junction. Alfred Roberts, of Conway, said that he came home with the defendant in his carriage. William Parry and Robert Shem Jones were with him in the carriage. He had no cause, he thought, to complain of any furious driving. There was a conveyance in front, and he heard no suggestion as to racing. Cross-examined They were singing passing the Junction, and he did not hear the constable shout out to stop. They were then going about three miles an hour. They were close together by Tywyn, and after that he did not see the other carriage.-By the Chairman There were about sixteen or twenty in the brake besides himself. They did not stop at any public-house. The Chairman said that he had considered the case carefully, and he thought that it was clearly proved that they were driving furiously. The defendants would be fined 40s. and costs each.
Ye Olden Tymes.
Ye Olden Tymes. At the Conway Petty Sessions on Monday, before Mr Henry Kneeshaw and other magi- strates, David Pritchard, Ty'nyffrwd, Ty'hygroes, was charged with driving without reins, on the lO'h October, in the Parish of Llangelynin. P.C. 14 said that, about 10.30 on the date named, he saw the defendant driving two horses without reins, near the new Church at Llangel- ynin. The horses were attached to a cart, and the defendant was sttting on it. His only answer was, when questioned, that the horses were quite quiet, and that he did not need reins. The defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. UP-TO-DATE. Owen Jones (16), Shop Newydd, Llanbedr, was also charged, at the same Court, with using profane language on the highway leading from Ty'nygroes to Talybont, on the loth of October. The defendant pleaded Guilty." P.C. 14 said that, the defendant cursed and swore at two gentlemen passing by. The lan- guage was very profane, but the defendant was not drunk. He was the leader of a band of roughs. Mr C. H. Darbishire Is he a Hooligan "? The Chairman said that, since it was the first case from that neighbourhood, the defendant would be fined 2s 6d and costs; but next time the Bench could not look over such an offence so lightly.
The Effects of Drink.
The Effects of Drink. At the Conway Petty Sessions held in the Guild Hall, Conway, on Monday, Mr Henry Kneeshaw presiding, the following cases resulting from drink and drunkenness where heard. Thomas Dennis, a sailor, of Bagillt, was charged with refusing to quit the Bridge Hotel when asked to do so, he being in a state of intoxication. He was now fined 10s and costs. Ann Thomas and John Rowlands, were charged with being drunk and disorderly on Conway Quay on the 26th Oct.—Mr W. J. Corbett appeared for the defence—P.C. Williams (30), stated that he was called to the Quay, and found the defendant fighting. The man was covered with blood, so the witness took him to a tap to wash off the blood, and whilst there the female defendant kept up her attack upon him.—Mr Corbett said that there was no other course open for him than to admit the offence.—Superintendent Rees stated that there were eighteen convictions against Rowlands, chiefly for drunkenness and assaults, the last case being in 1898. There was a previous conviction against Ann Thomas on September 2nd, she was sentenced at Mold to fourteen days imprisonment for assault.—The magistiates thought the case a bad one, and the defendants were each fined Li and costs. Ellis Williams, Talycafn Bach, Ty'nygroes Village, and Hugh Roberts, Tai Isa', Talybo. were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Llanbedr Fair on October 3rd. They were now fined 5s. and costs each.
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