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

The Vale of Conway and District Fanciers' Association. FIRST MEMBERS' SHOW AT CONWAY. OVER ONE HUNDRED MEMBERS. At a committee meeting held last week, at the Station Hotel, Llandudno Junction, it was decided to hold a members,' show alt: Conway, on April 18th (Easter Saturday). As there are already over 100 members IOn the books, the committee feel fully justified in making this venture, and a most sucicessful sihow is antici- pated. It is proposed to hold a large "open" show later on in the season. All those who wish to exhibit at the first event shoul,d,send in their names .for election to the Secretary (Mr. A. T. Johnson, Glan Conway) without delay. The next committee meeting will he held at the Albert Hotel, Llandudno, on Thursday, Novem- heir 21St, at 6 o'clock.

New Houses and How to Dry Them. AN INVENTION WHICH SOLVES THE PROBLEM. In our last issue we detscriibed the wonderful new invention, known as Tuerk's system, for the hygienic drylrLg of new buildings, which has been brought to this country by the licensees for Great Britain, Messrs. Seizor & Co., of 16, Tar iff-street, Manchester. And now we wish to remind our readers that a demonstration of the capacities of this ingenious, apparatus will be given at Colwyn Bay. on November 19th, 20th, and 21-st, in a new house built by Mr. Evan Owen in Grosveinor-road, off Conway-road. The solution of the problem of how to scientifically dry dasmp rooms and new houses is one which interests such a large number of people, that we hope and expect there will be a large attend- ance to witness the Colwyn Bay test. The apparatus is now mare than justifying its claims at some of the new houses which have been erected in Seidgele-y Park, Manchester, where considerable building developments are in pro- gress. It has previously done good work in Manchester and district, and while on this poin/t we should like to quote the following from the "Manchester Guardian" of September 24th: — The discomforts and danger arising from dampness in the walls of newly-built houses have prompted the invention of an effective drying apparatus. The ^patent, known as Tuerk's drying system, has been introduced into England recently, and Messrs. Setzer & Co., of 16, Tariff-street, Manchester, the agents, have many stoves at work in the city and sinbunbs. The apparatus is simple, and, as seen at Hale by a representative of the "Manchester Guardian" yesterday, did as work effectively. The stove is a coke-burning grate flanked by some dozens of tubes, into which fresh cold air is introduced. On being heated the air rises from the rtuheis into the room, passes along ceilings and walls, absorbs the dampness and then falls to re-emiter the coke grate. Thence, after mixing with the coke gases and ,smoke, it passes from the room by an outlet tube. It is claimed, and we believe with, justice, that the-apparatus .saves time and money, _assists in securing tenants, increases the solidity^ of the walls, and protects the buildings, 'the inhabit- ants, and their goods and furniture.

Conway Corporation. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN. LIVELY PROCEEDINGS. "THE FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH." The aniniual meeting of the Conway Town ,c Council took place on Saturday, the retiring Mayor (Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard, J.P.) presiding at the outset. The other .members present were Aldermen Felix Hadley, Hugh Jones, A. Netherwood, Councillors, James Porter, Edward Jones, A. G. Rogers, E. Loyd Jones, Dr. M. J. Morgan, John Williams, Hugh Owen, Henry Jones, Fred. Jones, Robert Jones, Edward Roberts, A. J. Oldman together with, the Town Clerk (Mr. T. E. Parry), the Borough Accountant (MT. Hugh Parry), the Borough Engineer (Mr. F. A. Delamotte), and other officials. There was also a large attendance of the gen- eral public. The Mayor: The 9th of November has come along once more, and as the first business of the meeting is the election of a Mayor for the ensuing year, and imy name is likely to be mentioned in that connection, I must ask you to, propose a Chairman in my place. Mr. James Porter proposed Alderman Hadley, and Mr. E. Loyd Jones having seconded, this was carried unandmously. The Mayor at this juncture disrobed and Alderman Hadley set at the Head of the table. SPLENDID COMPLIMENT TO DR. R. ARTHUR-PRICHARD. Alderman Hadley: Gentlemen, the first busi- ness on the agenda is 'the elecrtion of a Mayor for the. ensuing year. Councillor Edward Roberts I would like to propose the re-election of our worthy retiring Mayor, Alderman R. Arthur-Prichard. I think he has acquitted himself with much ability and distinction; in the past, and would do so in the future. Amongst the important things he has done for Conway is to establish the fame of the Morfa as a camping ground. It is through his frequent visits to Chester that during recent years we have had in our midst such a large number of Volunteers. The reason for the great interest he has taken in this important move- ment is no doubt attributable to the fact that he himself is ami old Volunteer. lit, is because Dr. Prichard has been a volunteer for the rate- payers in many ways that I have isuch great pleasure in proposing him Mayor for another year. Mr. A. G. Rogers I rise with great pleasure to second. There is an old adage that old wine needs no bush. I think no eulogy of mine can better recommend this nomination to you than the thought of what Dr. Prichard has always been and has done for the Borough him- self. All of us have known him. for many years. and what he has done in his Iprofelslsion he has done in public life. I have great pleasure in seconding the proposition. Alderman Hadley Have you any other pro- position to place before me? (After a long pause) All those in favour of the motion. There was a ready show of hands, and the pro-position was carried unanimously. THE YEAR'S WORK. Alderman Dr. Prichard:, after he had been duly installed, thanked ithose present for thus electing him: for ithe third year in succession. It would be his utmost endeavour to rule the proceedings with the .strictest impartiality. Proceeding to give, as is- customary, a resume of the past year's work, his Worship mentioned in the first instance 'the large number of public improvements that had been. effected. New Jootpaths had been constructed, while attention had been paid to most of the danger-ous, cornets in the Borough. The Llandudno road had been widened, and York-road and Park-road had been completed. The Council also had under consideration a scheme for improving Albert and Victoria Drives. On the COllpomltilon estate a great deal had be,en done with the object of protecting the Morfa, and providing 'camping and other im- provements, and then, there was the promenade constructed at Deganwy. The quarry had been let, and besides the new sewers and other sani- tary arrangements provided for, negotiations were in progress, with a view to. the -nrovisilon of a Joint Hospital. It would not be long, too, before the tramway would connect Llandudno and Deganwy. An endeavour was being made to .supply Llandudno. Junction with gas, and the water supply of the whole district was be- ing improved. IMPROVED HARBOUR ACCOMMODATION. Mosv important of all had been the, sefttlement of the Harbour Litigation. Though the purely legal part, had been, attended to, there was yet a great deal to he accomplished before the ivhole of the foreshore would be on the same freehold basils. They had also negotiated for the opening of more harbour accommodation for Aluminium Corporation. The fishing industry and the fishermen's rights, they always safeguarded, and by making arrangements for GilchriSlti lectures, arranging for a Library at Deganwy, and pro- viding facilities: for ambulance classes they were not neglecting1 matters of an educational char- acter. Alderman Hadley had during the year presented a very interestin.g prieoe of work by his late sister to the town while Mr. Eastwood had presented a medal which tended to stimu- late competitioni of a healthy character. Last, but not leaslt, came the handsome gift of Mr. Albert W,ood JOf (buildings which would ulti- mately be their municipal offices. (Applause.) A great deal had been said at the banquet given in honour of that event abourt:1 offering the free- dom. of 1ihe Borough to Mr. Wood, and he hoped 'steps would shortly he taken with that end in. view. He could not close without -making a reference to the sad death of one of the hardest workers the Town Council had ever seen Alderman Hugh Hughes. (Hear, hear.) Though numerous improvements were being steadily carried out he was glad to inform them that there was an equally steady decrease going on by way of rates, and he was of opinion that the work of the Borough Accounftant would en- able them to make still further progress in that direction. He was very sorry to think that some of their very hard workers: would not be found amongst the members: of thei new Council. Amongst these was the gentleman who had just- occupied

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Conway Municipal Election. We are requested to publish the following copy of a letter which has been addressed by Mr. J. T. Morgan to the Mayor of Conway:- Preswylfa, Deganwy, 8th November, 1907. Conway Municipal Election. Dear Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a statement in the Press as to "an attack upon the Mayor" during the recent municipal con/test, which I am told refers to a leaflet issued by the. Liberal candidates. I desire therefore to state that the leaflet only contained extracts from the Town -Council minutes with reference to the refusal of the majority of the Council to adopt a resolution instructing the Committee not to consent to the proposal to- bind posterity not to erect houses, bellow a certain rental on the Con. way Town Mountain. This was only issued in reply to a leaflet emanating from the Conserva- tive candidates, and therein we carefully re- frained from making any comments but conten- ted ourselves with simply quoting the bare re- cord, thus showing the policy of the Conserva- tive party with reference to workmen's dwell- ings, without any desire to introduce personal!. ties which ought always to be avoided. If therefore the publication of these extracts from the minutes have been construed into an attack upon you I -can only assure you that there was not the remotest intention on our part of at- tacking you or of casting any personal reflection upon you. In justice to you, I have therefore thought it only fair to send a copy of this let- ter to the Press.—Yours truly, J. T. MORGAN. To R. A. Prichard, Esq., M.D., J.P., Mayor of Conway.

Festiniog Urban District .1 Council. A DEMAND FOR IMPROVED POSTAL FACILITIES. Mr. David Williams (Chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Council held on Friday. Other members present were Messrs. John Cadwaladr, Hugh Lloyd. Ben. T. Jones, William Evans, Hugh Jones (Llan), John Lloyd Jones (Votty, Bowydd), J. T. Roberts, W. J. Rowlands, R. T. Jones, Lewis Richards, Wil- liam Edwards, R. C. Jones, Hugh Jones (Church-street), E. M. Owen, Owen Jones, and John Lloyd Jones (The Square) together with the Clerk, and other officials. THE NEW TREASUERER. A letter was read fromi Mr. H. Ariandetr Hughes, Metropolitan Bank, thanking the Coun. cil for appointing him their Treasurer. GAS, WATER, AND LIGHTING COMMITTEE. Several questions arose as. to the lamps in particular places, and it was resolved that the Sub-Lighting Committee meelt. onl Thursday night, the 31st inist. The petition for a lamp,at Cwmbowydd Bridge was referred to. the same Sub-Committee. Reference was made to the serious complaints which, had been made -during the last few weeks to theflailulDe of thie> current, and the Committee feel that the,, matter is one of such gravity that a deputation should wait upon Mr. Yale to. draw his ulrgellitattenltlion to it. Resolved that a deputation wait upon, Mr. Yale, and that the following members shall compose it. viz. :—Messrs. J. Cadwaladr, D. Williams, H. Jones (chemist), Owen Jones, and W. Owen. FIRE BRIGADE STATION. Plans and specifications of proposed station had been submitted to the Sub-Committee!, who recommended that the .same be adopted, and that application be made to the Local Govern- ment Board for sanction to borrow [170 to cover the expense. The Sub-Committee's re- commendation was adopted. Mir. C. Roberts, voted against the recommenda. tion. No. 4 SEWERAGE SCHEME. There being no reply as to the cost of land suggested for sewerage disposal works, &c., it was. not GOlnlsidelred necessary to view any of the sites. A suggestion was. made as to, giving instructions to the Surveyor to prepare estimates. &c., for sewerage lift scheme, but nothing was done, and the Committee adjourned. LLAN CEMETERY EXTENSION. The Committee considered very carefully the proposal submitted by Lord Newborough's Agent in lieu of the Council's proposals, also the ,correspondence relating to same. It was decided unanimously that the offer coming from Lord Newborough did not meet the require- ments. of the neighbourhood, and the Surveyor was instructed to prepare another scheme-, which the Committee suggested might be agreeable to the Council and Lord Newborough, and to sub- mit the same to the latter's Agent. LIBRARIES COMMITTEE. On the motion of Mr. D. Williams, seconideid by Mr. R. T. Jones, it was. resolved that the following be appointed to act upon, the above Sub-Committee :—Rev. R. S. Roberts, Rev. J. Hughes, Messrs. E. Griffith, M. E. Phillips, J. ■Cadwaladr, Rev. D. Hoskins, Mr. R* T. Jones, Mists Baker, Mr. E. Ll. Powell, Mrs. R. O. Davies, and Mr. D. Williams. SUB-SEWERAGE AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE. Resolved that the Engineer do pre.pare and submit to the next .meeting of the- Committee a report as to the best materials for walls and beds. and the- relative cost of safe. Resolved that two members be appointed to visit the works every month and report to a meeting of this Committee which shall hence- forth meet at the Council Offices, an hour before the Health Committee meeting. Messrs. C'. Ro- berts .and E. M. Owen were appointed visitors for next month. HEALTH, ROADS, AND IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE. 2 to 7, Tai Isa-f Claetalyd.—Resolved that no- tice be served on the owners. under Section 36 of the Public Health Act, 1875, on 2 to 7, Tai Lsa.f, Caeclyd, and if default be made in com plying with the notice, that the Council do the work and recover the expenses in so doing, in accordance, with Section 36 of the Public Health Act, 1875. 27, Manod-road.—Resolved that legal pro- ceedings. will be taken against the occupier of the above property if the nuisance complained of is not abated. Ty Newydd, Tanyffordd, and M. Lloyd's house at Station-road, LIan.-Resiolvied that no- tices be served unde Section 36 of the. Public Health Act, 1875, for the provision of sufficient closets., furnished with neces- sary fittings and a sufficienit supply of water for flushing purposes, and in default that the Coun. cil dp the work and recover the expense incurred from the owner. Ty'nygors, 4, Belle Vue, 9 to 12, Belle Vue, all at Llajn.—Resolved that statutory notices, be served upon the owners, of the above proper-ties to abate the .nuisances complained of, and in default that legal proceedings be taken. Dangerous rocks at Ceimawr.-The, Surveyor stated, in answer to enquiries, that the County Surveyor had ,admitted to him at the inspection referred to in his Teporlt that the County Coun- cil were liable for making this place secure. Barracks -at back of No. 13, The Square.—Re- solved that having .regard to the report of the Sa,niitary Inspector, the Committtee are of opin- ion that these premises are not reasonably cap- able of being made fit for human nabit-ation, and is in such a state that the occupation there- of should be immediately discontinued, and that a summons be t,ake,out for a closinlg order under Section 8 of the Working Housing of the Work-

ing Classes Acts, 1890 and 1903, without hav- ing recourse to the service of a preliminary no- tice on the owner or occupiers to .abate the nui- sance. Work at Pilias Isa' BakeTy.-Resolved that the Council undertake to do the necessary work hereat on the usual conditions. Capel Gwyn Sewer.—On the motion of Mr. C. Roberts, seconded by Mr. D. Williams, it was resolved that the,matter be deferred until a re- ply is received from Mr. Walker Davies to the Clerk's communication. Tenders for macadam.—Resolved that this matter be deferred till all the tenders invited are in hand. Plans.-Plan for G. M. Jones (bakehouse), at Festiniog, and back kitchen, for Mrs. Owen, at Mount Pleasant, were paslsed. Plan for isuffiace water scheme at Slate Quarries School was de- clared not in order, and consideration was de- ferred until the Council meeting. Path alt Bryn Egryn.—A letter was read from the inhabitants, hereat complaining of defection of path. Resolved that the Surveyor be, instruc. fed to report upon the same. Path at Ddual.lt.—The Clerk reported upon the replies from the landowners and stated that oorpespondence is still proceeding with same. Resolved that pending completion of correspond- ence the matter be deferred. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. The report of the Boiaird of Education for session. 190&—07 was as follows:—"Gener. ally the diaJSlserSlarle well attended and good work is done." Grants earned were :Pre- paratory, 960 hours, at 3s. 6d. per 20 hours, £ 8 8s. literary and commercial, 2,920 hourr-, at 3s. 6d. per 20 hours, £25 us. art, 820 hours, at 51s. per 20 hours, £ 10 5s. manual in- struction, 1,100 hours, at 4s. per 20 hours, Cii science, 1,000 hours, at 5s. per 20 hours, £ 12 1 os. home occupation and industries., 1,780 hours, at 3s. 6d. per 20 hours, £ 15 us. total, £ 83 5s. 6d. A claim was submitted from cleaners of Tany- griisiiau .and Old British Schools for cleaning .after the Ambulance Classes, which met during the summer. Both claims were rejected, as the classes- during this period were not held under the auspices of this Committee.. Resolved that a fresh cheque be drawn in favour of Mr. D. R. Jones, teacher of art class, for £13 ios., being salary for last winter, in place of cheque mislaid. ATTENDANCE UP TO DATE AT EVENING CLASSES. The following table was submitted No. regis- No. present Subjects. tered. last lesson. Book-keeping (Elementary 29 27 Do. (Advanced) 17 13 Shorthand 28 25 English 35 30 Commercial Geography.. 2;" 18 Ambulance. 37 30 Cookery 24 20 Art 6 2 Woodwork.40 31 Mathematics 27 26 Arithmetic 26 25 Total. 259 247 Average attendance. 22'4 Resolved that in face of the small attend- anooiill art the class be dropped. Prizes for ensuing session.-Resolveid that prizes, &c., be awarded for attendance and good work, as Wlas done last year. TRANSFERS. Resolved that the following balances be trans, ferred from the North & South Wales Bank to the Metropolitan B,ank:-Sp,ecia,l schol,axship, ac- count, dr., 3^31 18 s. technical instruction ac- count, dr., £ 157 14s. 4d. POSTAL FACILITIES. Mr. Owen Jones called attention to the ne- cessity of posting letters, &c., so early during the winter months, owing to the fact that, the time of departure of mails by L. & N. W. Rail- way is an hour sooner than: during summer months. It was res,olveid that a deputation of the fol- lowing members, viz. :—Messrs. Owen Jones, William Owen, Hugh Jones, J. Ll. Jones (sen.), and Dr. R. Jones,, .should meet the L. & N. W. Railways officials.

the chair. They lost in him ia man who took .the keenest interest in the welfare of the Borough. He begged to tihank them, once more most sincerely for the great honour they had done him that day, and he trusted that their con- fidence would be justified. (Applause.) ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The next business was the election of two Aldermen. This took place by ballot with the .following results: — Councillor Edward Roberts, 11. Councillor W. M. Sever, 7. Alderman Hugh Jones, 7. Councillor Dr. M. J. Morgan, 2. The Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of Councillor Sever. Councillor A. J. Oldman: I may congratulate you, then, upon having a member from out- side. Dr. M. J. Morgan, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Alderman Hugh Jones for his valu- able services, to the Borough during his term of ,office. He hoped that the retiring Alder man's health would soon be better, so that he could again join them in the Council Chamber. (Ap- plause.) Councillor John Williams seconded. A man of sound independent judgement, Alderman Hugh Jones had undoubtedly been a valuable servant of the public. He thought that he was only voicing the feelings of the ratepayers when he said that the aldermanic appointments should be made quite irrespective of party politics, and that only those should be appointed who had served the ratepayers for a considerable number of years. He protested against the anointment of those who- said they had time but who for all that were unwilling to come before the rate- payers. It was not one party that had been re- sponsible for the return of certain members to the Council at the last election, and bearing this in mind it was the duty of those who had been returned to try and please all alike-. As things: were it was a case- of Once we are in power good-bye to those who returned us." (Loud applause.) Ald. A. Netherwood, in supporting the vote of thanks, said that he had hoped that whatever happened there would not have been a party vote such as they had just witnessed, and that Alderman Hugh Jones, come what may, would have been rewarded for his valuable services in the past in a suitable manner. When, many years ago-, a tremendous lot of work had to be done in the Borough that work had fallen upon the shoulders of Alderman Hugh Jones, and he thought it a shame, old age belSertting one, that the tribute he 'deserved should be withheld. Let them take the Mayor's own case. In that instance they had thrown as,id,e poli- tical matter, and had voted according to their consciences. His (the Mayor's) aldermanic seat wa.s not got by the Conservative party, but by the unanimous resolution of the whole Council. And this the Liberal party were glad and willing to support though the Mayor followed one of the strongest men the Liberal party had ever had in Conway. That day, when an old and tried ser- vant was at their mercv what did they see? Politics were allowed to step in—("Shame"),— and by the Mayor's casting vote they lost the services of one of the most highly respected citizens of Conway. At the last Council meet- ing Councillor Sever declared that business of great importance prevented him from entering that Council Chamber again. He (the speaker) therefore said that the Conservative party had blinded the peoDle of Conway, and that from the beginning to the end this had been nothing more nor less than a political dod.ee. (Hear,, hear, and loud applause.) The Mayor: I must call you to order. Alderman Netherwood (proceeding) I hope you will give me a little liberty on this occa- sion, for this isi more than the blood of a York- shireman can stand. In. Yorkshire we would not tolerate such, a business as this. and I hope this will enlighten the ratepayers of Conway, so that in future they will know that these elections are fought purely now on political lines. (Ap- plause.) Councillor James Porter, in supporting said he was sorry that anything else had been im- ported into that resolution. A great deal had been said which ought not to have been said. He was sorry politics had ever been brought into play on such occasions. What had hap- pened three years ago? He ventured to .suggest that if the proposition that had been made be- fore- the election on behalf of the centlemen he represented—he would .not say party,—had been accepted and considered in the spirit it was made, the probability was they would never have heard anything more about politics in the Council of Conway. That proposition was not accepted that was the difficulty, and they were told that if the election was fought certain opposition would be given. Ilf that opposition had bean effective, he would not like to say what would havei happened there that day. As far as he personally was concerned, he had held out the olive-branch, and if accepted, political feeling would have existed no longer. He thought the best thanks of the Council should be given to Alderman Hugh Jones, and that the same should be recorded on the minutes of the Town Council. Councillor Henry Jones, did not think this was a vote of thanks at all, but that Alderman Hugh Jones had simply been thrust out to make room for another. He thought it unjust and in. sin-cere. Councillor Robert Jones asked if the selec- tion of Mr. Sever was not in opposition to the terms of the manifesto issued by the. Conserva- tive party? Mr. A. J. Oldman spoke in opposition 'to the appointment of Mr. Sever, but after he and the Mayor had made some further remarks as to the value of Alderman Hugh Jones's services, the motion was carried with acclamation..