Rhyl Record and Advertiser

:t) THE WHITELEY 1IITIDEll. RAYNER IN CarET. A RE 31 AND GRANTED, Never, since the public were startled by the news of the murder of Mr. Whiteiov, on Janu- ary 24th, at his emporium in Westbourne-grove, has interest in the tragedy died away, and ■Ome\hing of the first fre6h sensation was re- vived on Tuesday. by the appearance of the assailant at the Marylebone Police-court. In some respects, indeed, the interest has deepened. The act of the murderer in turning on himself the revolver with such effect as to destroy one eye, and disfigure himself for life; his sensa- tional statement, I am Cecil Whiteley; I have shot my father," muttered at the hospital while ho was in a semi-conscious condition; his mys- terious written reference to "a perfectly reason. able request"; and the revelations concerning the romance of his birth and his vicissitudes in London—all these, on the appearance of the cen- tral figure in the dock, added materially to the public feeling in the case. The large number of people who assembled ouhide the police- court were doubtless impelled as much by curi- osity concerning the appearance of the accused as by the thought that a statement of a sensa- tional nature might be heard. In the latter re- spect, however, they were disappointed, for the proceedings were purely formal, and occupied only a few minutes. Complete astonishment can only be described as the impression of those in court, not officially connected with the case, at the appearance of the prisoner, says the Globe." Instead of a nervous wreck being assisted into court, as was anticipated on the name Horace George Ray- ner' being called out, there stepped firmly into the little chamber a well set up young man, with head erect, and with the natural colour of health in his cheeks. His chin was covered with a short dark beard. It is true that his disfigurement was noticeable, but far from having the appear- ance of an enfeebled invalid he looked rather like a man who has recently put on flesh. Full face, the glass eye which replaces the destroyed right organ attracts attention by reason of seem- ing smaller than tho left eye. Thp, upper part of the bridge of the nose has been flattened on the right side by the egress of the bullet, and the flesh in the vicinity is "pry dply marked. There is also a mark below the temple, about an inch from the centre of the right ear, shewing where the bullet entered. The appear- ance of the accused WM further altered by the growth of beard, but apart from this his left profile was scarcely changed. The prisoner wore a dark' grey overcoat. He stepped firmly into the dock, and listened to the preliminaries in the .case without a tremor." Mr. I-I. Pierron defended, and Mr. St. John Roche watched the case on behalf of the White- ley family. ) The prisoner had previously been conveyed in a cab to the Paddington Green Police-station, in the Harrow-road, where he was formally charged. He there gave the following descrip- tion of himself: Horace George Rayner, other- wise Horace George Turner, aged twenty-seven, a clerk by occupation, with no fixed abode. The charge entered against him was that of wilful murder. After this had been read to him he was conducted back to the cab and conveyed to the Marylebone Police-court, before lr. Paul Taylor. Dčtcctivc-inspector Fuller was tho only wit- ness. and made the following statement to the magistrate: On January 24th I went to 43. WoRt- bourne-u'rove, where I saw the body of Ir. Wil- liam Whiteley with two bullet-wounds in his head. In company with Detective-sergeant Wil- liams, I then went to St. Marv's Hospital, where I saw the prisoner, who was very dangerously ill. On January 28th I was at the inquest on Mr. Whiteley. when a verdict of wilful murder was returned agninsr the prisoner. Horace George Rayner. At 9.30 this morning Sergeant Williams and I went to St. Mary's Hospital and saw the prisoner and "aid. I am a detective-inspector, and I arrest vou for the murder of Mr. \Vhirp!ey at Vest hour no-grovo on January 24th." He replied. I have nothing to say to you now." Ho was taken to Paddington Green Police-station and formally charged. lie made no reply. "That is all the evidence I wish to put forward to you to-day," concluded the in- spector. In reply to the magistrate Ir. Pierron asked to be permitted to reserve his defence. The Magistrate: Very well. (To the prisoner) You will be remanded for seven days. Inspector Fuller asked permission to remove Rayner to prison in a cab. as he was still in a. weak state. This the magistrate immediately granted, and Rayner was removed accordingly.

St. Asaph Parish Council I Meeting. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present Dr Davies (presiding), Messrs Charles Mans- .b ridge, j Lothian, 'Robert Jones, J P Jones, J Simon, J C Jones, Walter Williams, and the Clerk (Mr G o Williams). lI'ROiPOISiEiD WliDlEXiIXlG OF MOUNT ROAD. iMr Robert Jones had given notice of the following resolution:—"That the St As-iph Parish Council begs to call the attention of the St Asaph i(Flint) Rural District Council to the narrowness of part of Mount Road, which runs I r, front of the establishment of Air Emrys Jones, chemist, and Mr .Lea, plumber, and the con- sequeDlt danger to the public who use the said road, and to ask the District Council to take the necessary steps to widen and improve that part of the road above referred to, -with as little delay as possible." In moving this resolution; Mr Robert Jones said the members knew the locus in quo, that the place was dangerous, and in one part was but 13ft wide. There was a great deal of traffic along this road, and the widening of it was an improvement which was really necessary, and he felt sure that he was not proposing, what was not possible. Im- provements to the roads were going on all around. While the Parish Council had not the power to deal with the matter they had the power to call the attention of the Rural District Council to it, and that was the object of the resolution, which he was sure all the members would readily agree to. Mr J P Jones criticised the proposal, and said that if they intended to effect improvements in the roads of the city there were other places which required improving much more than did this particular corner. lie felt that Lower street wanted widening .more than Mount Road, and if the attention of the District 'Council was to be cailed to the necessity of improving roads he did not'see that Mount Road should have the preference. 'Mr Robert Jones replied that he felt that Mount Road required widening, as it was a very dangerous part, and if Mr J P Jones felt that other parts of the city also required attention let him; bring them before the Council. Mr J \P Jones; Yes, but other places are a great deal worse than the place. I do not consider Mount Road so bad. 'Mr Walter'Williams Is it a costly affair? Mr Robert Jones: Not so costly. It is really a question between the Council and the adjoin- ing property owners. It cannot be very costly. (Mr C Jones said he agreed with Mr J P Jones that other places were worse than Mount Road, and he could also refer to Lower Street. Mr Walter Williams suggested that they might include Lower Street in the resolution. The Chairman asked if Mr Robert Jones would object to that. Mr Robert Jones said his object was to effect improvements, and he had no objection. Mr J P Jones felt that if they put too many places before the Rural District Council that they 'would get nothing done. They should find out the worst part in the city and get that altered first. 'Mr Robert Jones: If they did this it will be aprecedent. Mr J ;P Jones It will never be done. If they do Mount Road at will be a long time before they do anything else. iMr Robert Jones But if you point cut that it is dangerous they will say Moint Re ad is very dangerous. Mr J P Jones: If you go to Lower ji-eet you will find that that also is very d^nge'ous. It needs widening more than Mount IV, au Mr Simon considered that they hid better ask for a little at a time. Let them get Mount Road widened first, and then see about Lower Street afterwards. Mr Man abridge seconded Mr Robert Jones, considering that an improvement was greatly needed. iHe believe! that if they approached the Eccessiastical Commissioners in the right spirit that they would help in the matter. It was a question whether there was not an en- croachment there. Mr Robert Jones agreed, that to all appear- ances there was an encroachment. He felt that Mount Road was on an entirely different footing to Lower Street. If they wanted to widen Lower Street who would pay for the removal of certain buildings which would have to come down? The Chairman suggested that they find out whether the Commissioners would give the land, n nd then the question would be as to what other owners would do in the matter. If the place was widened the adjacent property would be improved. M'r Robert Jones pointed out that the Parish Council had no power to deal with the matter, and that the Rural District Council should approach the Commissioners. The Chairman said that if they would clear the way a little by getting the land the Rural 11 z;1 District Council might more readily deal with the matter. It was decided to carry Mr Robert Jones' motion, but Mr J P Jones and :Mr Lothion did not vote. IPIARISH MEETING AND ELECTION. The Clerk stated that the term of office of the Parish Councillors would expire on April 15th, and it was decided to hold the Parish Meeting on March 4th, at 7-30 p.m.

5o§ THE FLINT AND .DENBIGH HOUNDS Will Meet Tuesday, February 26th I.langerniew. Friday, March 1st Dol Bridge. 11 a.m. o The Duko of Marlborough has given instruc- tions for the dispersal in the coming spring of his entire herd of Jerseys which have so long formed an interesting feature of his historic park at Blenheim. The Motor Union has resolved to take de- cided action to prevent the construction, so far park at Blenheim. The Motor Union has resolved to take de- cided action to prevent the construction, so far as possible, of any more railway ievel-crossings anon main roads. Rob Sutherland, a foreman rigger, while assist- ing to berth a steamer in Queen's Dock, Glas- gow. became entangled in the ropes of a steam winch, and was crushed to death. I At Exhall Colliery, near Nuneaton, on Friday, a pony-driver, named Amos Nicklin, fourteen, 91 Bcdworth, was at work. when a load of tubs came down the hill unexpectedly, crushing him to death. o:

Affairs of a Rhyl Hydro. APPLICATION FOR (WINDING UP. Before his 'Honour Ju&ge Moss, at the Bangor County Court, on Monday, Mr Trevor {/Messrs Carter and Vincent) applied for an order for the compulsory winding up of the North Wales Hydros an(II-Iotels Company, Limited. Mr H II Monckton, on behalf of debenture holders, appeared to support -the and Mr Gamlin (Rhyl) opposed on behalf of the Com- pany and himself. At the outset Mr Gamlin objected to Mr Monckton's appearance, but his Honour granted Mr Monckton leave to appear. iMr Trevor then stated his case. He quoted from an affidavit by Edward Lacy, fish mer- chant, Great Grimsby, who had obtained a judgment summons against the Company for a sum of JB20 odd, which had been returned with the endorsement nulla bona." Proceeding, Mr Trevor said that Mr Gamlin was a creditor for JB1,000 secured and only L50 unsecured. Mr Gamlin opposed. Mr Story, whose debt was alleged to be JB200, also opposed. Mr Trevor understood that debt represented two years' salary due to Mr Story as manager of the Co. Another claim' was by Mrs M A Story for JB72, also for salary, and there was a further claim of .:£100 for rent. Mr Monckton claimed C52 odd. After allotment the Company issued £ 1,500 as debentures, of which JB753 was sub- scribed. The Company, he saw from the news- papers, had recently been fined for noncom- pliance with the Joint-stock 'Company's rules. He also saw from the papers that an action had been started on behalf of the debenture holders, and Mr Monckton, he understood, appeared on behalf of the majority of the debenture holders, and, he believed, would inform his Honour that the debenture holders were in favour of the application for a compulsory winding-up order. Mr Camlin said it was not correct that Mr Monckton represented the majority of the de- benture holders; he only represented 263 out of 1,000. Mr Monckton said he represented 453. Mr Gamlin, proceeding, contended that it was not to the )beriefit of the general body of creditors that the order should be made. As to his own claim, he had quite £100 in costs due to him. Further, he opposed the applica- tion on behalf of Mr Story and his wife. The Company hoped to be able, if they were allowed till after Easter, to pay all the debts, and the debts on which the present action was based was only a small one— £ 23. The Judge: Why don't you pay it? The sur- prising thing is that these costs should be in- curred for this small sum. Mr Gamlin said they had offered terms. The Judge: You will have to give me very strong reasons against this application. Mr Gamlin said that as to the Company hav- ing been fined for non-cornpliance with the Company rules, it was a mere inadvertence through change of secretaries, and the -Bench fined them only 5s and 8s costs, when they were liable to a penalty of JB5 a day. He asked his Honour to adjourn the application for two months so as to let them have a chance of the Easter takings. As to the action by a section of the debenture-honlders, Mr Justice Parker adjourned at pending the decision of the present case. Mr Monckton said there were 750 debentures, and he represented all of them except 300. Practically lie represented them all except Mr Gamlin. If his Honour allowed the Company to go on, it would only go from bad to worse. The,, Judge (to Mr Trevor): What is your ob- jection to an adjournment ? You want your money ? Mr Trevor: Yes, I want my money. Mr Monckton: I want my money, too. Mr Gamlin: And I want .mine, too (Laugh- ter). He added that if the property was sold to-morrow there would be nothing for the un- secured creditors. Mr Trevor: You have no right to make that statement. Mr Gamlin said they had been hoping to arrange a further mortgage of £ 6,000. If they could only do that they would be allright. Valuers had promised to let them, know by next Wednesday. His Honour made the order asked for, but suspended it for a .month, saying that if during that period they could liquidate their debts they could apply to him again. Later, His Honour suspended the order till the next Court, and granted the petitioner's costs, but refused those of Mr. Monckton. :0

The Welsh Education. Secretary. MR. A. T. DAVIES'S WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLIC LIFE. 'Mr A T Davies, the newly-appointed perman- ent secretary to the recently-created Welsh De- partment to the Board of Education, formally withdrew from the public life of Denbighshire on Saturday. For three years he represented the electors resident in the Valley of Glyn on the Denbighshire County Council, and when the news of his appointment to Whitehall be- came known the Ceiriog Valley Liberal Associa- tion called a meeting of the members together for Saturday. This was presided over by Mr William Parry, and was attended by Mr and Mrs A T Davies. Mr Davies formally intimated the withdrawal of his candidature for the representation of that division at the 'forthcoming election on the County Council. iReferring to his new appoint- ment, Mr Davies impressed upon the meeting that he had not sought, either directly or in- directly, 'Government office, and there was no one more astounded than he when three weeks ago he was summoned to London and was there proffered the honour to which their chairman had alluded. He had deemed this to be a call from the very first a call to serve his country, such a call that a soldier received, and regarded in that light he felt his answer must be "Yes," and" Yes" it was. Proeeding, Mr Davies re- called his connection with that county. Truly he was born in Liverpool and had spent the greater part of his life there, ibut his family belonged to that county; he had come of very humble surroundings, and God grant that he would not forget it. Now he was to go else- where, giving up the trust they had reposed in him, and laying down his work in the social and moral problems of Liverpool. He was going to London with an honesty of purpose to do his duty fully and fearlessly on behalf of his country, and especially on tbehalf of the little children of Wales (Applause). A resolution was passed placing on record their appreciation of Mr 'Davies's services and regret at his impending departure. Later the meeting. considered the selection of a successor to Mr Davies, and decided to ask Mr W G Dodd, of Llangollen, to accept nomin- ation. Mr iDodd, who was present, however, declined.

Funeral of the Vicar of Dyssrth 1 In the presence of a large gathering of mourn- ing relatives and friends, the remains of the late Rev John Owen, vicar of the parish, were laid to rest in Dyserth churchyard on Monday after- noon. The coffin, which was at the, request of the deceased clergyman simply of plain oak, was carried from the Vicarage by Messrs D Roberts, Edward Roberts, J 0- Roberts, J Davies, and Edwin Griffiths. The chief mourners were: — Rev Richard Owen, of Erryrys (brother) Rev Richard Owen, curate of Flint; Mr W H Owen, Wrexham (nephews). Misses Isabel and Lucy Owen (neices. Rev George Owen, vicar of Tryddyn; Mr Charles Bwiing, and Miss bwing, Chester; Mr D IC lladcliffe (solicitor), Rhyl; and Mr Leonard Hughes, Dyserth Castle. The following officers of the Parish Church also followed close by the coffin:—Mr Reeder and Mr Roberts churchwardens; Mr Thomas (The Schools), Mr Tames, Mr Lansdale, Mr D J Jones, and Mr E Roberts. Among those present were:—Rev Ll Nicholas, Rector of Flint and Rural Dean of Holywell; Rev Thos Lloyd, vicar of Rhyl and Rural Dean of St Asaph Rev T W Vaughan, vicar of Rhuddlan Rev 0- J Davies, vicar of Prestatyn; 'Rev R Trevor Owen, vicar of Bodelwyddan; Rev T M Rees, vicar of Cwm.; Rev J 'Prichard Hughes, rector of Gwaenysgor; Rev G ill Davies, rector of Newmarket; Rev E O Williams, vicar of Meliden; Rev R Owen, vicar of Bagillt; Rev J Davies, viopr of Brynford; Rev J Thomson Jones, vicar of Towyn; Rev LI. 'Nichols, vicar of Flint; Rev D Jones, vicar of Gorsedd; Rev D Lester Jones, Rhyl; Rev R 0 Williams, St Asaph; IHev iR P JEIugfaes, C.M. minister, Dyserth; Dr A Eyton Lloyd, Rhyl; Messrs R C Enyon, J.P., Rhuddlan; W Conwy Bell, Brynffynnon J Williams, J.P., Rosslyn Lewis Jones, Rhyl; Ellis Roberts, Prestatyn; F Bibby, Dyserth; 1Mr and Mrs Woodward, Bryniau; Mr and Mrs Harris, Bodrhyddan; Mr J 0 Hughes, Mr (Bentley Jones, iRhuddlan Mr and Mrs John Lloyd, Tremeirchion; Mr John Williams (late of Pydew); Miss Lloyd, Mrs E 0< Williams, and Mr Lean, Meliden; Mr W Roberts, Greenhill; Mr Richard Lewis, Cross Keys Mr Edward Jones Mr Hand, Red Lion Mr John Williams, Dyserth Mr Edward Evans, Rhuddlan; Mr and Mrs 'Denson, Trecastel; Mrs Hughes, Four Crosses; Mr Whitley, Rhyl-; Mr F Parry, -Mrs Evans, Miss Parry, Bod- rhyddan Mr Jones, Newmarket Schools; Mr D Lloyd, Mr Jones, New Inn, Rhuallt; Mr Edward Williams, Meliden; Mr John Williams, Castel Farm; Mr and Mrs Simpson, Rhyl; Mr and Miss Stubbs, Mr Low, Dyserth; Mrs Lodge, Miss Jarrett, Mr and Mrs Smethan, Rockferry Mr and Mrs Jones, Waterfall Cottage the Misses Lewis, Dyserth; Mr tWilliam Hughes, Bryn; Mr Morgan and Miss Morgan, Post Office, Dyserth; Mrs Roberts and Mr Roberts, Dyserth Hall; Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas, Dyserth Miss Roberts aud 'Miss M Jones, Bodeunig; Mrs Williams, Top, Dyserth; Mr Jones, Vale View, Cwm; Mr and Mrs Harper, Dyserth; Mrs Hughes, Pendre; the Misses Silliers, Ochr- y-Foel; Mr J Evans, Chapel House; Mr Jones, Meliden Miss .Roberts, Brynenion, &c. The Rev Lewis Williams, of illuckley (late curate of Dyserth) and the Rev Hamer Lewis officiated, and it was with difficulty that the former 'was able to read the lesson, so deeply was he affected. Beautiful wreaths were laid on the coffin, being sent by the following: — Nephew and Neices, Erryrys Rectory; "Momie" The Hollies, Alexandra Road, Waterloo; Mrs George Laurie Stubbs and family, Dyserth; "Richie," "Martha," 'Mrs *l'arry, Mr and Mrs A Smetham, Bessie and Jane," Mr Leonard Hughes, "With deep sorrow from the officials of Dyserth Church," iMiss Geddels, "All at Rockcliff, Chester," Rev T'W and Mrs Vaughan, Rhuddlan. The interment was in a brick grave near the old sundial in the churchyard; and most affect- ing scenes were witnessed at the .graveside. We understand that the .Rev Richard Owen, of Llanfair, Bala (a relative of the deceased) was unable to be present through indisposition. Mr Edward Williams, of .Dyserth, was the under- taker.

|oI St. Asaph County Court. NEWMARKET MANS VALUABLE TIME. At the St Asaph County Court on Friday, Mr Jacob Goldsmith of Rhyl sued Mr 'Peter Ryles, of Newmarket, £2 2s 6d for goods supplied. On the case coming before the Registrar, defend- ant said he meant to fight it out, as he had never had anything from the defendant; he never had the piece, and what was more he had never lived at Gronant, where the summons was ad- ressed. He wanted 10s for his day. He had lost his work. The Registrar: You will not get 10s. You may get something. It transpired that plaintiff was not present, and his son-in-law asked for an adjournment to Rhyl Court. The Defendant: I wanf 10s for my day, will you pay now? (laughter). The Registrar: Jf you get -10s a day you are paid better than most defendants who come here and plead inability to pay their debts by in- stalments. The case is adjourned to Rhyl, and defendant will have to pay you what is reason- able. CASH ON .D-ELIVERY. Messrs Egerton Leigh and Co, printers and stationers, Abergele, sued Mr George Roberts, carrier, Uanddulas, at the .St Asaph County Court on Friday for 6s work done. Defendant said the work had never been delivered. Plaintiff's son explained that the order was for (billheads, and the terms were cash on deliv- ery. Defendant had not paid the money and so the billheads were not handed over. They had been tendered, but as he had not handed over the cash he did not get the work, which was executed as far back as 1905. Defendant passed the shopk daily, and although written to by Mr Crabbe had not paid. Defendant said he would not pay until -he had the work. The Registrar pointed out that the plaintiffs were entitled to keep the work until defendant paid, and to sue him for it. They laid it down that there must be cash on delivery, and having tendered the work defendant must pay. It was defendant's fault that he had not taken up the work, and plaintiffs should not be made to suffer for that. He ordered defendant to pay 6s into court, and when that was done plaintiffs would hand over the 'billheads. --o;)- A Uaby girl wan brought to a clergyman to he baptised. He asked the name of the baby. "Dinah M. the father responded. "But what does viie M. Stand for?" asked the minister. Well, I don't know yet, It depends upon how ehe turns out." "I do not underetand you," said the clergyman. "Oh, if she turns out nice and handy about the house, like her mother, J shall call her Dinah May. But if she has a fiery temper and bomhehell disposition liM nine, I shall caD her Dinah Might.

Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday, Mr Pierce Davies presided, and there were also present: —'Messrs J Morris, W P Morris, Edward Williams, J Hannah, W H Judson, J C Knight, W H Jones, G Perkins, J Pierce, E. A Crabbe (clerk), and Mr R Jones (surveyor, -&c). It was reported by the Sanitary and General Purposes Committee that a design for a wrought iron sign for the Ship Inn Cafe had been sub- mitted, and that the same had been passed subject to its being placed above the billiard room window. As regards the projecting windows objected to at the last meeting, it had teen decided by the Committee to offer no objection to the windows opening outwards, provided that the owners accepted all responsibility. TELEGRAPH POLES. It was decided in the report of the Surveyor to write to the Postmaster General to ask that the telegraph poles in Chapel Street be removed from the roadway. REFUSED. Certain pipes for ventilating purposes had been received, and it was stated that they had I been refused delivery, owing to their not being equal to the specification. A WAY OUT OF A DIFFICULTY FOUND AT LAST. For several months past the Council have been considering schemes for cleaning out the sewage tanks at Pensarn. At one time it was suggested that the Council should at a cost of L25 hire rails and waggons; but that was rejected as being too expensive. Again it was proposed to spend L32 on a derrick crane, but that too was overlooked. Now the Committee, on the recom- mendation of Mr W H Jones, proposed to pur- chase for JB8 15s a chain pump, and that was agreed to. Mr J Pierce complimented the Committe on finding a way out of a difficulty, and added that it appeared that it was a righteous thing for members to raise a little breeze, as by so doing they looked at matters in a different light and saved money to the ratepayers. He believed that the Committee, had found the best thing at a great saving to hte public. Regarding the sitting up of the outfall, it was stated that the whole Council had visited the place and that several suggestions were made, but no definite decision was arrived at. It was suggested in the first place that a wooden pro- tection be placed over the outlet, then that the outfall should ice lengthened and again it should be shortened. In the end the Council arranged to again visit the place. CARTING. The Surveyor stated that the arrangement for general carting at 5s 9d per day for cart, horse and man, would expire on March 31st, and be asked for iiistructions. Mr J Morris proposed, and Mr G Perkins seconded that iMr Vaughan, the present con- tractor, be offered the work, and in the event of his declining it that the Council advertise for a carter. Mr W I' Morris protested against that way of doing business. tIle felt that the Council should give all ratepayers who were engaged in carting an opportunity of doing the work. He pro- posed that they advertise for tenders. Mr W H Jones seconded. As a vote being taken it was decided by 6 votes to 4 to offer the contract to Mr Vaughan. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. A letter was read from Mr Williams, Ty Gwyn, claiming 14s 6d for repairs to a trap damaged, it was alleged through the wheel sinking in the gravel of a portion of the road at Pensarn which had been filled in loosely. It was alleged that while driving along the road the wheel sank in a drain made iby the laying of .gas mains, ond that the trap was overturned and damaged. A claim had 'been sent to the Gas Company, but that body referred Mr Williams to the Council. ,Mr J Morris proposed that the letter lay on the table. Mr Judson said it was no use laying the lettei on the table if the Council was liable. Were the Council liable. The Surveyor said the Council would be liable if it was proved that the accident happe le J where stated. Mr EdNvard 'Williams proposed, and Mr G Perkins seconded that the letter be referred *o the Finance Committee. Mr W P Morris asked if they could not make the Gas Company liable, as that body was con- stantly cutting up the roads. The Clerk replied that the Gas Company was supposed to give the Surveyor notice every ttme that they cut up the road. The Surveyor wis expected to see that the road was properly opened and afterwards properly filled in. If an accident happened the Council was primarily liable, and it was a question whether the Gas Company was not in turn liable to the Council. Mr Pierce added -that the 'Council would naturally look to the Gas Company for any damages they had to pay. Mr Judson said he was really not surprised that Mr Williams' trap had gone over. He drove along the road as often as anyone and he 'considered that the road was in a really disgrace fill state. If an accident occurred at Gland vr he would not lie surprised, as there was anrv.ier drain there in a bad state. Mr W P Morris asked if Mr Williams was justified in having the trap repaired before con. sulting the Council. The Clerk replied that it did not follow bit Mr Williams had claimed for the full amount of the actual damage. He suggested that the better way to deal with the matter would be to refer it, as proposed to the Finance Committee. UNCHECKED BILLS. The Surveyor produced the bills of the Gas Company for the quarter ending December 31st, together with a letter asking for the same to be put before that meeting for payment. The Surveyor explained that the bills had not been before the Finance Committee as he d'd not I receive them in time, although they had beei delivered at his house a few hours before the j meeting, but after he had sent the accounts to the meeting. He had checked the amours, and they were correct. Mr Perkins: Then you take the blame? The Surveyor: No, I do not. He added that he thought the bills should Le sent in at least three days before the .meeting in order that they could be checked, and that the Clerk might have^tliem to place before the Finance Com- mittee. It was not reasonable to expect the •bills to be checked within two hours of -he meeting. Mr Judson thought that the bills for the ■December quarter should be sent out before -.I)e middle of February. Mr Edward Williams said the meters weT iaie being checked. On the motion of Mr W II Jones, secon Jed by Mr W P Morris, it was decided to pay thcj biJ1 > GENERAL. Mr Judson said he had several questions to ask the Surveyor relating to Pensarn. In 4h 0 first place he wanted to know who looked after the Promenade shelter at iPensarn. He hrd visited the place the previous day and found that it was very dirty. -He thought that the least they could do would be to keep it clean. The Surveyor said the Committee were thero the previous week, and the members remarked how clean it was (laughter). It had beea arranged that a man should clean the shelter out every other day, being provided with special brushes and dusters for the purpose, but strange to say that one day on going to the shelter the man found four cows in it (laughter). A Voice Were they not calves ? The Surveyor Perhaps they were calves. He added that the man had to at once set to and clean out the shelter, which was in an awful mess. It was arranged to clean out the place every other day. Mr Judson said all he wanted to know was that the shelter should be kept clean. He had also been over the South Parade Road, and he felt that it was in an unsatisfactory state. It ppeared as if the road had been opened, and not properly made up. In one place there were large lumps in the road, which appeared to have- been disturbed by the Gas Company. The Surveyor said it would be impossible for two or three years to get the road in proper order, as there was really no foundation. H was aware of the opening by the Gas Company, and when he got the steam roller on the trench it almost sank two or three times. He tried the roller on the slant (Taughter). But it was no good, as soon as he ran it over one end the other end .bulged up, and on trying the roller of the raised portion that went down, but the other end came up (laughter). The road was unsatisfactory, but would remain so for a couple- of years, until a foundation had been made. Mr Judson said that the Surveyor acknow- ledged that the road was bad, and he hoped he would do all he could to alter it. Then agaia he felt that the present was the time to look after Pensarn Green. It required attention, and he suggested that it should have a coating of basic slag. It was no use leaving it until the spring or sunimei, and perhaps if they paid attention to it now they would have a better hay crop. The Surveyor said he was doing what he could to level up the green, but could not find enough material. He was ready to put a dress. ing on it if so ordered. 'Mr Hannah I propose that the person who has the hay shall put the basic slag dressing oa it (laughter). Mr Judson I should think he would pay more for the hay. Mr Edward Williams: Pay for it? We are glad to give it away. Mr Judson I will buy it from you if it is any good. Mr Pierce: I believe 5s is the top price we have had for it. Mr W II Morris Whose cows are illey that went to the shelter? Mr Perkins Are you sure they were cows or calves? (laughter). t Mr W H Morris: It is not right to turn cur shelter into a shipon. The Surveyor said perhaps the cows were calves (laughter). He had had complaints about persons turning horses on the 'or^hore, and he had written to the owners compmima^r of this, and it had been stopped. He su<rg«!?te<3 that they should write to the owners of cews threatening proceedings. Mr W H Morris said he had seen cows from Beech House along the shore and he proposed that the owner be written to. Mr I Morris proposed that the Council take, proceedings if the cows were not kept off the beach after notice had been giver. Mr Pierce I propose that we include the two- legged calves (laughter). It. was decided to give notice that proceedings would be*taken if cows were not kept off the beach. Replying to questions, the Clerk stated that nothing had been heard as to the Chapel Street widening loan. IMPROVING PENSARN. Mr Hannah had given notice of his intention, to propose that a new shelter be erected at lensarn, but he withdrew that, and proposed that the Surveyor prepare plans and estimates, for submission to the April meeting, an iiA time for next year's estimates. THANKS. The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter f ro..ru Miss Wolstenholme thanking the Council for tha. use of the Council Chamber for the District Nursing Meetings. THE MAIN ROADS. The Clerk reported the receipt of a cheni- for- .L -1" "4. £ 35 from the County Council. That he said cleared .up what was due with the exception of the moiety on main roads. The L35 was towards the salaries of the Medical Officer of Health and Inspector of Nuisances. The Coun- cil had received L225 towards main roads, and the .Surveyor was sending in all details so that at the April meeting of the County Council the other L225 would be passed.

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