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

Which? To THE EDITOS OF THE Weekly News. Dear Sir,—I am reluctant to confuse the plain jssue of the following antagonistic statements by any note or comment of my own. (i.) "One io-f ithe most terrible indictments \Ter heard against the Church of England was that of Dr. Horton in Bangor many years ago., which was to this effect: 'Wherever m this 9pun,try Nonconformity is weak and the Esttab. hsh&d Church strong, there the' civil life is cor- TUpt.' Corruption in all directions. Weill; a ^an of Dr. Horton's position and character was 1101 likely to .speak rashly he was speaking o ^hat he knew."—The Rev. Thomas Lloyd, vide Weekly News," November 8th, 1907. (ii.) "As to the alleged words. I have no re- collection of them. If I ever said such a thing lit must have been in. the exuberance and 5Ielf- ,fidence of youth.The Rev. Dr. Horton (Ill. reply to inquiry), November nth, r907. Which ?-Yours truly, MEREDITH J. HUGHES.

Llanrwst Urban District Council. THE MOTOR SPEED QUESTION. The monthly meeting of the Llanirwst Council was held on Friday j Mr. William Hughes pre- siding. Others, present were Dr. J. W. Owen (vice- Chairmian)., Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, Messrs. H. J. W. Watling, J. Rhydwem Jones, D J. Williamis, Griffith Jones, William Davies, W. G. Jones, and W. J. Williams; with the Clerk, Mr. R. R. Owen,; the Survevo.r Mr. George Wynne, and the Collector, Mr. E. M. Jones,. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that no cases of in- fectious diseases had been 'reported during the past month, and he thought from the attendance at school that the whooping cough must have cleared. The extraordinary traffic along Station, road was breaking up the surface considerably, and he recommended that a thin layer of mac- adam be placed where required now. He also reported that hie. had made a careful estimate of stones requiired, and he found that he must have at least 500 tons of macadam. He would, however, not require as many men as in other years, as there was less picking to be dome, and he thought the roller icould complete the work in about fourteen days. He also reported having (applied to tJie owners of the building land in Llangterniew-road asking if they would be willing to contribute towards the extension of the water main. Only one of the three was willing, namely, Mr. R. J. Williamis, who offered to contribute Cio. The Clerk said that as the contribution' was voluntary they could not enforce the others to contribute, but if they once laid the main the others could Gonooct at any time without con- tributing. Both matters were referred to committees to be further considered. COLLECTIONS. The Collector reported having collected for the month: General District Rate, ClSg 2s. 4d„ water rate, ^14 18s. tolls, £3 2S. 2d. total, Z207 2:S. 6d. MORE LIGHT WANTED. Mr. John Berry (senior) appeared before the Council applying for a lamp to be placed in the yard of London-terrace. The matter was referred to the Lighting Com- mittee, who will visit the place and report. TENDERS. The Clerk was authorised to ask for tenders for printing notices of Llanirwst fairs for 1908. It was also resolved that the Chri-stmas market this year be held on December 17,th, and on the 22nd for 1908. PIG MARKET. The Clerk reportled that Major Price, Inspector under the Board of Agriculture, had visiited the Ibownand inspected the part which was used as a pig market, and was highly satisfied with the ,same. TOWN HALL. The Clerk reported that the Finance Com- mittee at a meeting held on the 18th ult. re- commended the reducing of the rent for stalls at ithe Town Hall from £45 to ^28. The matter was again referred to the Finance Committee to further consider what steps should be taken as to finding more tenants, for the stalls. FIRE BRIGADE. Application had been made regarding the in- suring of the Fire Brigade, and the Clerk found that the Council would be liable. He therefore applied for tenders, and the lowest premium he found was 15s., but as that covered the whole amount received by members of the Fire Bri- gadte from, their respective employments it was resolved that the same be accepted. PAVING OF PARAPETS. Mir. D. J. Williams, in acco-rdance with notice of mloitdon proposed "That no further applica- tion for substituting a sett pavement for the existing flag stones be entertained by the Coun- cil." Mr. Williams said he did not believe it fair .that work of that nature should be done for the benefit of any individual person at the expense of the ratepayers. It should be done at the expense of the user. This was seconded by Mr. J. Rhydwen Jones. Mr. Watling thought that the isetts were not laid for the benefit of whose cart it went over, but for the sake of the, pavement, as it was not much advantage to the user. The Chairman said that when the Council had flagged a whole street, and if that person broke up the flaigs he was responsible, and by placing setts it was an alteration of the pave- ment. The motion was then carried. MOTOR SPEED LIMIT. A letter was read from the clerk of the Counity Cocncil stating that three objections had been laid against the application of the Council for the restriction of the speed-limit of motor-cars to ten miles an hour through the town. The objectors were the Motor Union, the Royal Motor Club, and the North Wales Automobile Club, and these stated that the proposed limit was not necessary on the whole otf the length asked, as there was no cause of danger cr in- convenience to the public. Mr. W. J. Williams said that from what he learnt from a local motorist he thought that satisfactory arrangements could be arri-ved at by appointing two or three members of the Automobile Club to meet some of the members of the Council, and he thought the Council could at once convince the Motor Union of the reasonableness, of their request. It was therefore rre,solve,d that two or three members of the Council should meet the same number from the Automobile Club. REPRESENTATIVE. The Chairman was re-elected to represent the Council as governor of the University College, Bangor. FINANCE. The Finance Committee recommended for payment bills amounting to £g6 10s. id., and cheques were drawn out for .same. The pre- vious balance was 6()74 18s. 2d., leaving an available balance of Z878 8s. id.

"Truth" Criticises Colwyn Bay Justices. The following comment appears in this week's "Truth" — At the Colwyn Bay Petty on Satur- day a certificate of exemption from vaccination was refused on the ground that the child was four days over four months old. Technically, no doubt this refusal was correct, for under the existing law—won to be superseded by the Act passed last session—the conscientious ob- jector's ap,plicaaion must be made within four months of the birth of the child. All the same, this applicant has, been hardly treated. He de- sired to make his application a month earlier, but it seems thaltl no- Petty Sessions were held at Colwyn Bay in October, and, having missed the sitting on September 28th, he was told that he must^w,ait till the next Court, on November 9th. In reality, therefore, he was not to blame for the delay that occurred. No one expects so long an interval as six weeks to elapse between ,the sittings of a petty sessional court in a place like Colwyn Bay, and such an arrangement de- notes on the part of the magistrates a repre- I hensible disregard of the convenience and in- terests of the public.

Llandudno Burglaries. ACCUSED MEN SENT FOR TRIAL. Two men alleged to have been concerned in two burglaries in the neighbourhood of Llan- dudno last July were brought before the Llan- dudno magistrates on Tuesday. They were William Loughlin, shoemaker, said (to belong to Birkenhead, but who has also, lived ab Mold and Bangor, and Frederick Hogan, of Prospect-terrace, Llandudno, labourer. Mr. W. Bevan, (presiding) and Mr. J. O. Thomas were the magistrates. DEGANWY CASTLE 'HOTEL. Supt. W. Rees, who conducted the prosecu- tion, stated that both men were accused of being concerned in the burglary at the Deganwy Castle Hotel on the night of July 16th. A set of brass fire irons were taken from one of the rooms, and also a set of garden tools. Hogan, sold the fire irons in Llandudno the following day. The men then disappeared, but a week ago Hogan was arrested, and, in answer to the charge, said "I did not go into the hotel with Lough- lin. I was .sleeping out in the field, and he brought them to, me. I sold them, and after they were sold Loughlin' told me he had ob- tained them at the hotel." On Saturday last Loughlin was arrested at Aberystwyth, and when charged made no answer. There would be a second charge against Loughlin of bur- glary at Craigydon, Llandudno. On that occa- sion the prisoner wenJt into a house and took away a valuable bicycle, some shoemaker's tools, and other articles. 'MirSlS Grace Tritton,, licensee of the Deganwy Castle Hotel, stated that on the morning of July 17th she found that the house had been entered by the removal of a pane of glass from the win- dow of the storeroom. The articles enumerated were missed. A serviette produced she identi- fied -as her property. Grace Evans, living at the lodgings where Loughlin stayed, stated that she saw on his neck .on July 17 th a serviette marked like the one produced. The accused were committed to the next Assizes. THE CRAIGYDON CHARGE. Loughlin was then charged with the burglary at Craigydon. Hugh O. Williams, shoemaker and lodging- house keeper, of Brooklyn, Curzon-road, Craigy- don. stated that on the morning of July i8th he found several doors open. His, 'bicycle, value £ 10. a quantity of shoemaker's tools, and other articles, including a brooch, were missing. The witness identified an edge scraper-a tool used for 'smoothing' leather—produced as his pro- perty. The witness stated that the .serviette, which Miss Tritton identified, was found in his house the morning after the burglary. BICYCLE AT COLWYN BAY. John Chadwick, Harlech House, Colwyn Bay, deposed that in the Penrhos cricket field, Col- wyn Bay, early on the morning of July 18th he found a bicycle, which turned out to be that stolen from Crai.gvdon. He handed it over to Police-Constable Williams,. Llandudno. Loughlin was then committed for trial on the second charge.

Nomination of Sheriffs. A NEW EXCUSE. The annual ceremony of the nomination of High Sheriffs for the counties of England and Wales (excepting the Royal Duchies of Lancas- ter and Cornwall) took place on Tuesday in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice. The final ceremony is the "pricking," which takes place later before the King, who usually "pricks" the name that ,stands first on the list. Tuesday's ceremony was .presided over by Mr. Asquith. the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who wore his official robes and chain of office. On the Bench there were also the Lord Chief Jus- tice (Lord Alverstonel Mr. Justice Phdllimore, and Mr. Justice 'Coleridge. The proceedings consisted in the -reading over of the names of gentlemen qualified for the office in each county from a list previously pre- pared at the Privi- Council Office, the hearing of objections or excuses, and the supplying of other names when excuses were allowed. An ex- cuse which was now put forward in several in- stances was new to these proceedings. It was that those .seeking relief were officers in the Territorial Army, and as such entitled to be excused under .Mr. Haldane's Act. The excuse was allowed. The following are the names chosen for the North Wales counties — An.gle,s,ey.-i, Robert Edward Jones, Fron- deg, Rhosneigr; 2, John Humphrey Griffith, Clynnog, Dwyran 3, Hemy Rees Davies, Tre- borth, Bangor. Carnarvonshire.—i, Charles Gordon Asshe- ton-Smith, Vaynol Park, Bangor; 2, Owen Jones, GIanbeuno, Carnarvon 3, David Pierce Williams, Gorphwysfa, Carnarvon. Denbighishire.-r, George Hunter Finlay Ro- bertson, Gladwyn, Gresford; 2, Charles Salus- bury MainwalriiDig, Bwlchybendy, Cerrig-y- Druidion, Corwen; 3, Alfred Ashworth, Hors- ley Hall, Gresford. Fi,intshi-re.-T, Sydney Knowles Muspratt, Windsor Buildings, Liverpool 2, John Lloyd- Price, Glyn Abbot, Holywell; 3, Frederick Leigh Hancock, Warren Bank, Broughton. Me,pioneths,hir,e.-i, Lieu tenant-Colonel George Frederick Scott, Penmaenucba'. Dolgelley; 2, Colonel William Blakeway Burton, Eryl Aran, Bala; 3, Captain Henry Meredyth Richards', Cae'rynwch, Dolgelley. Montgomeryshire.—1, Arthur Erskine Owen, Humphreys-Owen, Glanseven; 2, Edward Ber- nard Proctor. Aberhafesp; 3, David William Evans, Penmaes.

Llanrwst Education Authority. The monthly imeetinjg of this Authority was held on Monday, Mr. W. J. Williams presiding. There were also present the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williamsi, Messrs. J. R. Williams, O. Isgoed Jones, T. R. Jones, W. G. Owen William Hughes, and E. Mills with the Clerk (Mr. J. E. Humphreys), and the Attendance Officer (Mr Thomas Williams). DOCTOR'S FEES. A letter was read from the Education Com- mittee with respect to the claim of Dr. Morgan Coniway, for three guineas, for examining the children at GllaiD Conway school. In view of the observation of the Managers and the Medical Officer of Health they decided to pay the claim, but they requels,te.d the Managers not to again incur similar liabilities. I:> LEGAL COSTS. A further letter was read from Ruthin with respect to the bill of three guineas' by the Clerk to the Managers, for prosecuting in ten case-s for non-attendance. They agreed that the ac- count should be paid, but that the District Man- agers he informed that' the sanction, of the At- tendance Committee must be obtained before Liability for legal assistance be incurred. After a short discussion it was decided tO; appbT to the County Authority to remove ,this restriction, as it would affect the attendance at the schools. SCHOOL CLEANER. Six applications were received for the nost r> £ I cleaner of the Boys' Council School, and after a ballot, Mrs. Jane Owen, Station-road, was appointed. ATTENDANCE. The attendance list for October, showed Gosen at the head of the list with a percentage of at- tendance of 97 per cent., and increase of 1.4; Glan Conway being next with 93 p-etr cent, an increase of 10; and Eglwysbach third, with 91.5 per cent., Llanddoget being lowest with a per. centiage of 84 per cent. For November also Gosen and Glan Conway headed the list with 94-7 per cent, and 94.3 per cent, respectively, Llanrwst Council being third with 94.5 per I cent., and Llamgermiew being lowest with 86.5 per cent.

Colwyn Bay Liberals and the Railway Settlement. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. LLOYD-GEORGE. Mr. Oswald Jones, Secretary to the Colwyn Bay and District Liberal Association, addressed the following letter to the President of the Board of Trade: The Right Hon. D. Lloyd-George. Esq., M.P., P,resi-derut of the Board of Trade. Sir,—At a meeting of the Colwyn Bay and District Liberal Association held on November 8th, I was directed to inform you that a re- solution was umanimiofusly passed congratulating you upon your splenidid and .statesmanlike achievement in bringing about a peaceful and honourable settlement of the serious railway crisis. Although the dispute was not in any sense of the word a party question., it is with supreme pleasure that the members of the Association refleict that it was a Member of a Liberal Cabinet who has intervened to prevent what otherwise must have proved a deplorable and calamitous state of affairs involving terrible consequences to the nation at large. The Association is proud to think that the honoured leaders of Welsh .nationalism has has risen iso worthily and so honourably to a great occasion. On beooIf of the Association and myself I beg to wish you many more years of public usefulness, and we trust that you may long continue to enjoy the universal admiration which you have so deservedly won. With renewed congratulations, I beg to re- main, Sir, yours obediently. OSWALD JONES, Secretary.

Scholastic. HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL AND PUPIL TEACHERS' CENTRE, COLWYN BAY. HEAD MASTER: E. GRIFFITHS, CM. SCIENCE MASTER: S. GLYNNE JONES,,d,B.A.. L.C.P. ASSISTANT MASTERS J. HENRY ROBERTS, B.A. O. R. HUGHES, M.A ASSISTANT MISTRESSES: M. SNODDY, B.A. S. EDWARDS, B.A. S. PARRY. COOKERY MISTRESS: J. P. WILLIAMS (Diploma of Training School of Cookery, Chester). THE School is pleasantly situated, has a large Assembly -L Hall, separate Classrooms, Science Laboratories, Workshop, and a large Kitchen well adapted for the teaching of Cookery and Laundry Work. The School also possesses extensive Recreation Grounds. Pupils must be twelve years of age on admission. The course of instruction provides preparation for London and Welsh Matriculation Oxford Local Examination (Pre- liminary, Junior and Senior). Particulars of Fees on application to Head Master, or to Mr. F. J. Holmes, Bank Chambers, Colwvn Bav. 2453 PENMAENMAWR BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. References permitted to Rev. R. J. Campbell, M.A., Mr. J. Allanson Picton, M.A., J.P., Rev. J. Bruce Wallace, M.A., and others. Principal: MISS HOWARD (Assistant Mistress at Milton Mount College for Thirteen Years). TO BE OPENED IN JANUARY, 1908. Thorough English Education on Modern Lines. Unsectarian. Individual attention to backward pupils. Resident English and Foreign Mistresses. Visiting Professors. Commodious House in its own grounds. Close to Mountain and Sea. Re- formed diet if desired. Preparation for Public Examinations. Outdoor Games, Cycling, Sea Bathing. For Prospectus, apply MISS HOWARD, 2545 MILTON MOUNT COLLEGE, GRAVESEND. GIRLS' COLLEGE, 11 Gorphwysfa," Old Colwyn. Principal: Miss M. M. MELLOR. Assisted by an Efficient Staff of Resident English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Professors. Pupils are prepared for the Oxford & Cambridge Local and London Matriculation Examinations. The College, which commands an extensive view, stands within its own grounds of H acres. I Spacious and Well Ventilated Class Rooms. Tennis and Croquet Lawns. 2367 Scholastic. ART CLASSES. MISS HOLMES, Certified Art Mistress, South Kensington Exhibitor at the Principal Exhibitions Member of the Gwynedd Ladies' Art Society, Llandudno; and Instructress for the past S years to the Technical Art Classes, Colwyn Bay, RECEIVES Pupils for instruction in Draw- ing, Shading, Painting in Oils & Water Colors from Life, Models, Casts, and Natural objects Sketching from Nature, Modelling, aoual Design. CLASS DAYS—Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Special arrangements for Private Lessons and for Visitors. LARKFIELD, STUÐIO COLWYN BAY. PENRHYN ROAD. 2384 Mr. F. Gurney Barnett Gives Lessons in the following Subjects:— ORGAN & PIANOFORTE PLAYING, SINGING, VOICE PRODUCTION, THEORY, HARMONY, &c. Candidates prepared for all recognised Examinations. Lessons given at Pupil's own residence^; at Mr. Fleet's Music Rooms, Penrhyn Road or at Normanhurst, Llanerch Road (off Brompton Avenue), Colwyn Bay. 2441 PIANO, SINGING, HARMONY, MUSICAL COMPOSITION. JONES-OWEN, F.C.M., L.T.S.C. (Lond.), Music Master, Bethesda County School, Local Sec. London College of Music, visits PENMAENMAWR weekly to receive Pupils in Music. Candidates prepared for Examinations of the R.A.M., T.C.L., L.C.M. (London). Many successes. Intending pupils will please write for prospectus, with terms, to Mr. JONES-OWEN, Minafon, Bethesda, or call at Noddfa," Penmaenmawr, Fridays, between 2 and 4 p.m. 2595 MISS MALDWYN PRICE, I.S.M., R.A.M., Cert., gives lessons in voice production, solo singing, piano. Terms on aprdicatkra to A. j. Fleet, Music Warehouse, Colwyn Bay, and Welbeck House, Colwyn Bay. 2342 Victoria House School, OLD COLWYN, N. WALES. Principal MISS GOSLING. Pupils Prepared for all Exams. 2874 W. JONES & SON, Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and Jewellers, PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS, Novelties in Gold, Silver and Electro-plate suitable for Presents on all occasions. EYESIGHT SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED. OPTICAL DEPARTMENT under the personal supervision of J. KYFFIN JONES, F.S.M.C. (Qualified Optician by Exam., London). Spectacles and Eyeglasses in Gold, Gold Filled, Nickel and Steel in Stock. Barometers, Thermometers, Field Glasses, Opera Glasses. Station Road, 0 Tel. 4x3. COLWYN BAY, And at OLD COLWYN and ABERGELE. 247 ARTHUR J. FLEET, Music Warehouse Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY. Pianofortes. Organs. Violins. Strings. Music Cases. Gramophones. Records. Phonographs-Edison Gem, &c. Rooms for Lessons and Practising. SPECIALITY: HIGH-CLASS TUNING AND REPAIRING. Tuner to the Pier Pavilions, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. 2386 ADVERTISING AGENT, Il'< V^Y18 HOGARTH ROAD> 1 /[ KENSINGTON, LONDON, S.W. (J Estimates Given for any paper publish- ed. Estd. at 95 Strand in 1891. 2421 Repairs T7 T ) A T T Estimates given for' a Speciality.. OAJLL, PU^TPU M°^Ir- ENGINEER, Supplies, RELTANCE^CONWAY." Millwright, Blacksmith, Iron & Brass Founder, &c., &c. Reliance Works, The Quay, CONWAY. MOTOR REPAIRS. Maker, Repairer, Agent for all kinds of Steam, Gas, Oil and Marine Engines Suction Gas Plants, Pumps, Hydraulic Rams, Heating Apparatus, Agricultura Machinery, Covered Rickyards, Belting, Engine Packing, etc., etc. Special Gas Engine and Machine Oil, Cotton Waste, Red and White Lead, AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES. 2370 "Dicken, Colwyn Bay." JOSEPH DlOKEN, °'& COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER. TONS OF LINOLEUMS, CORK CARPETS and INLAID, to select from, at the lowest prices in the District. Largest Stock of FURNITURE, CARPETS of all makes, BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, etc., in North Wales. All Goods guaranteed best make and finish. FIRST-CLASS UPHOLSTERING OUR SPECIALITY. JOSEPH DICKEN, Station Road, COLWYN BAY. Furniture Remover. French Polisher Undertaker. 2378