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A Llandudno Junction Man's Death. INQUEST AND VERDICT Yesterday (Wednesday) Mr. J. Pentir Wil- liams, Coroner for North Carnarvonshire, held an inquiry at the Briars. Albert-drive, Llandudno Junction, touching the death oi Mr. John Hughes-Davies, who resided with his wife at the Briars, which took place early on Tuesday morning. Mr. Robert Johnson was the foreman of the jury. The Coroner described it as a sad case, stating that the deceased had been depressed for some time. The first witness called was John E. Bottom- ley, Elidir, Glanymor-road, a neighbour of the deceased, who said Davies was a retired fitter, 60 years of age. He identified the body. The deceased had not been well for some time, having suffered from a weak heart. He appeared peculiar in his manner lately, and was rambling in his conversation, and rather taciturn at times. Witness was with the deceased at the Briars between 2 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. on Monday after- noon. He was then rather fidgety, but was better than the witness had seen him. About five o'clock on Tuesday morning, Mrs. Davies called up the witness, and he arrived at the Briars about ten minutes afterwards. Deceased was sitting in the chair in the kitchen breathing with effort. Mrs. Davies was administering salt and water, and she said that she thought deceased had taken something, but did not know what it woes. Witness ran to fetch Dr. Griffiths, Deganwy, and he came a short time later. Deceased was unconscious when witness arrived, and did not utter a word to him. He died about 6.30 the same morning. Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, the widow of the de- ceased, said her husband had been unwell for months, and was very much depressed. She had been away on a holiday with him. He was alright now and again. He went to bed better .t ever on Monday night. About one o'clock in the morning he was restless, and walked about the room. VVitness gave him medicine which the doctor had given him, and they went to bed together, and the deceased slept until about S a.m. He then got up, walked about the room, and she went downstairs to get him something. When she went back, he was dressed, and he said that he wanted to go out. He came downstairs, and she was airaid she could not stop him, and she went for Mr. Bottomley. Witness thought he had gone out, and when he got through the door she saw him coming out of the pantry. He then went to the kitchen cupboard. He got a bottle of essence of lemon, a bottle of tincture of rhubarb, and he drank the contents. In another bottle was some eucalyp- tus, and this witness snatched out of his hand before, he drank any of it. Witness immediately gave her husband salt and water. He did not speak a word to her. Dr. G. H. Griffiths, Deganwy, said he was the medical attendant of the deceased. He called at the Briars on Thursday of last week, and found him suffering fron mental depression and a weak heart. Witness saw him every day after, and he seemed to have improved. On Tuesday morning, early, he was called by Mr. Bottomley to see the deceased, whom he found in a col- lapsed state, sitting in a chair in the kitchen. He was told that he had taken something, and he used the stomach pump, but could not get anything away. Deceased never recovered consciousness, and died at 6.30 the same morn- ing. In his opinion, the cause of seath was the sudden shock of drinking the essence of lemon, which was practically like drinking neat whiskey, taking his breath away an stopping his heart, which was in such a weak condition. There was a slight corrosion on the side of the mouth, and this no doubt was caused by the essence of lemon. The Coroner You think he did it in a sudden fit of depression ? Witness Yes, I think he did. If he had been a man of strong heart, the essence of lemon would not have killed him. And therefore, with the intention of taking his life ?—I am afraid so. He had no worries or troubles, and NN-az comfortably well off, and happy. And you could certify that he was of unsound mind when he did it Oli, yes. The Coroner briefly summed up the evidence, and the jury, after a short deliberation, brought in a verdict of death from heart failure, as a result of drinking the essence of lemon and tincture ot rhubarb, and that his death was due to misadventure, through taking an overdose to relieve his pain. A vote of sympathy in which the Coroner joined, was passed with the widow, by the lury.

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Llandudno Musical Festival. ENTERPRISE OF LOCAL TOWNSMEN. ENGLISH CHOIRS AGAIN TO THE FORE. The most sanguine expectations of the pro- moters of the Llandudno musical festival have been fulfilled. The event was a gratifying musical and financial success. Throughout Saturday the town, and especially the precincts of the noble Pier Pavilion, was thronged with what we may really term Eisteddfodwyr." The venture, following so soon the National Eisteddfod at Colwyn Bay only a month pre- viously, was a bold one, and like many bold ventures which includes thoroughness, the pro- moters received the reward of their energetic labours in an unqualified success. A touch of romance was given the musical portion when the Tynwold, from Douglas, ar- rived with the sweet songsters of the Isle of Man, accompanied by scores of ardent enthu- siasts. It was no small bravery for the wel- come party to make a trip across the Irish Chan- nel when the briny conditions were not of the most inviting character. Whatever incon- venience our Manx cousins may have experi- enced upon the waters, they must have been fcrgotten in the real Welsh welcome afforded the choir as it ascended the competing platform It was a welcome full of spontaniety and came from the hearts of the Welsh people. Cheap bookings were issued from Llanberis and intermediate stations, Manchester, Burn- ley, Denton, and many other places closer to. The wishes of the promoters that the festival may become an annual event are encouraged by the response shown by competitors and the Unlike many similar gatherings, the whole public. of the six choirs which had entered the Male voice choir competition appeared on the stage, and the competition was truly the best which has ever occurred in North Wales. The singing was superb, the interest unflagging, and the enthusiasm at its close rose to high water mark of fervour. With the singing everyone was pleased, even the adjudicators, Dr. McNaught and Mr. Harry Evans, whose adjudication ap- pears below. Mr. C. H. Bevan, as Chairman, and Mr. Hooson, jun., as Secretary, deserve unstinted praise for the work done by them in conjunction with their fellow workers towards accomplishing the unique success of the festival. The Pier orchestra opened the programme with a performance of Elgin's march Pomp and Circumstance," Mr. W. Haigh conducting, and the competitions were proceeded with. T. Mulligan, Bangor, was awarded the prize for a piano solo open to boys and girls under 16 years of age the prize for the baritone solo was won by H. Hooper, Timperley. Nine violinists entered the competition for the best perform- ance on their instrument, and the prize was awarded to Frank Wolfendale, Bolton. Only I one competitor had entered in the 'cello solo I contest, T. A. Williams, a young Llandudno player, to whom the adjudicators had, however, no hesitation in awarding the prize. Miss Elsie Williams, Dolgelly, was adjudicated the best pf eight soprano singers, Miss A. Morton, Carnar- von, being second with only a point less. The contralto solo winner was Miss Mina Williams, Wrexham. In that competition also there were eight candidates. The open piano solo contest had attracted seven competitors, and the prize went to Miss Elsie M. Brindley. For glee-singing but one glee party had entered, the Salford Vocal Society, conducted by Mr. Fred W. Blacow, of Pendleton. They gave a good rendering of the test pieces and were awarded the prize. James D'Arcy, of Mostyn, was adjudged the winner in the recitation contest. MALE VOICE CONTEST. The male voice contest was, of course, the out- standing event of the afternoon. The test pieces were Sullivan's The long day closes and T. Osborne Roberts's Battle of the Bal- tic," the latter being very difficult work which was one of the test pieces in the similar contest at the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod at Colwyn Bay, when the winning choir was the Manchester Orpheus Glee Society. This choir also entered for the Llandudno festival. and there was a good deal of interest as to the result of a competition in the singing of the same test piece with other competitors and before different judges. The six choirs who had entered sang in the following order :—Cor Eryri, Llanberis, con- ductor, Mr. M. Orwig Williams Habergham Glee Union, Mr. Ernest Hitchow Penmaen- mawr Male Voice Choir. Mr. H. Christmas Jones; Douglas Male Choristers, Mr. Noah Moora Manchester Orpheus Glee Society, Mr. W. S. Nesbitt and Denton Male Voice Choir, Mr. James Hardy. The singing was remarkably good throughout, and the greater part of the audience remained until the whole six choirs had been heard the competition taking nearly two hours. The attendance at the evening concert was very good, and the receipts for the day were sufficient to make the festival financially successful. The programme included a number of favourite selections by the Pavilion orchestra, conducted by Mr. Walter Haigh, and solos by the winners in the soprano, tenor, baritone, and violin com- petitions earlier in the day. The Douglas, Manchester, and Denton choirs were selected to sing the test pieces combined, though not the whole of the members could be accommodated on the platform. Mr. Harry Evans conducted the performance of The Long Day Closes and the Battle of the Baltic was conducted by the composer, Mr. T. Osborne Roberts, Llan- dudno, who had to bow his acknowledgments several times after the very excellent rendering of his work. THE ADJUDICATION. Dr. McNaught, in giving the adjudication, said it was his painful duty to sav which of the choirs had gained the highest position. (Laugh- ter.) "Yr Eryri was not an experienced choir, but he very much welcomed chcirs that were not experienced. Yr Eryri had fully justified its appearance on the platform, and he felt certain it would make great progress. Haberg- ham, who sang second, was a well-constituted choir, singing with a very smooth, sleek blend, well controlled, and imparting all the signifi- cance to every phrase. They had a beautiful tone, but lost the pitch once or twice. Pen- maenmawr choir was not so experienced as the others, but it, too, deserved a very hearty wel- come. The Douglas choir was very well bal- anced and very well led. The conductor knew his business. In The Long Day Closes there were some beautiful effects, but some- times the treatment of the rhythm was not so effective as the treatment of the tone. In the other piece the choir had a pretty metallic tone, which he liked very much, but unfortunately they got out of tune. The Manchester Orpheus was a choir with a great reputation which they had to live up to, and he was glad to find that so many choirs were getting near to them that they had to put their best foot forward, so to speak, to keep up their standard. The Long Day Closes was sung rather slow, but there was a fine unity of tone colouring, some delicious points, a charming pianissimo, so well controlled, a perfect blend, and a perfect tone. But they flattened as much as any choir did, going down a whole tone. On the whole, it was a very fine performance, but not the finest he had heard even from Manchester. They might have got a little tired of the piece, having sung it so cften. In The Battle of the Baltic there was well controlled tone, clean finish, almost faultless technique, and a rhythmic life which was the chief feature of the great effect they made. The tenor solo was very fine, and the soloist of the Orpheus was selected to sing in the massed choirs' performance that evening. (Applause.) The Denton choir was delightful. In rendering the first piece the tone was quite beautiful, the rhythm delicate and subtle in the pianissimo the voices effected a perfect blend. In The Battle of the Baltic the choir was distin- guished by great refinement, but it had not the resonance and resource to get great effects and a great climax.

NOTES ON THE FESTIVAL. (Bv Clan i,r Hlraetb.") Undoubtedly, musically, the most important event of the month in this district, was the com- petitive festival held at Llandudno on Saturday. Large money prizes were offered in several classes, and the services of Dr. McNaught and Mr. Harry Evans, had been secured as adjudi- cators. Considering the substantial prizes offered, the number of entries was rather disappointing. Only one choir appeared in the second choral comperition, and the only juvenile choir that had entered did not turn up. This dearth of competitors may be attributed mainly to the difficulty of the test pieces, some of which were exceedingly severe, and as cinted by Mr. Harrv Evans, were more appropriate for the piano than for voices. The chief choral competition drew forth six choirs, viz., Llanberis, Penmaenmawr, Douglas, Denton, Habergham, and Manchester. The two last-named choirs are splendid combina- tions. It was a treat to hear their renderings of the two test pieces. The minutest details receive attention. Their pianissimos are de- licious to hear, and their fortissimos are simply superb t t if The omission of any pieces by Welsh com- posers from the programme is highly to be de- plored. When we remember that the majority of the committee are Welsh, this neglect of native composers is still more strange. Let us hope that the committee were not influenced by the spirit of Dick Shon Dafydd." A competitor completely failed to manipulate a difficult entry in one of the songs in the pre lim. She, however, sang the other so well that she was selected to appear on the stage. Here the accompanist assisted her over the difficulty by sounding the note a little in advance. The adjudicators condemned this, and characterised the procedure as quite wrong and unfair in com- petitions. Accompanists should therefore keep strictly to the copy. it The test pieces of the chief choral competi- tion were sung en masse by the Denton, Douglas, and Manchester choirs at the evening concert. (Habergham had to depart before the concert). The Long Day Closes was conducted by Mr. Harry Evans, and The Battle of the Baltic by the composer, Mr. T. Osborne Roberts, who received quite an ovation after the performance. The festival was carried out on English lines throughout. Instead of a conductor, we had simply a stage manager. Instead of nom de plumes, we had the real names of all the com- petitors. There were also entrance fees in all classes. The latter inovation might be adopted advantageously by all committees. # Though we were badly beaten in the choral competition, there is some consolation in the fact that the majority of the solo prizes remained in Wales. We congratulate our kinsfolk on their success, and especially Mr. Evan Lewis, Capel Curig, who belongs to the district. The adjudicators gave 80 marks for each test piece. These were alloted under six headings as follows :—Accuracy, 10 tone, balance, blend, intonation, 20 attack, pronunciation, enuncia- tion, 10 expression, pace, rhythm, 20 general effect, 20. As there were two test pieces, the maximum amounted to 160. We give the relative pcstitions of the chief competitors :—Chief choral 1. Manchester, 143; 2. Herbergham, 141 Douglas, 135; Den- ton, 134; Llanbers, 116; Penmaenmawr. 111. Glee party Salford, 126. Soprano solo Elsie William", Dolgelly, 135 2, A. Morton, Carnar von, 134. Contralto solo Mina Williams, Wrexham, 141 2, Josephine Jewis, Capel Curig, 139. Tenof solo Evan Lewis, Capel Curig (no marks announced). Baritone solo H. Hooper, Timperlev, 136 2, Arthur Biag, Douglas, 117

Llanrwst Litigation. DATE OF TRIAL. Application was made on Monday to Mr. Justice Parker, in the Chancery Division, to fix a day for the hearing of the case of Isgoed Jones v. Llanrwst Council, as it was stated it would be necessary to bring up a number of witnesses from North Wales, mostly experts. His Lordship was asked to fix the ist Novem- ber, subject to anything _part heard. His Lordship said he would mark the case not to be taken before the ist November, and counsel might mention it again later in the month. At the meeting of the Llanrwst Council on Friday night, the Clerk (Mr. Latimer Jones) re- ported that the action against the Council by Mr. (). Isgoed Jones, J'lasyndre, was now twenty-fourth on the list of Mr. Justice Parker.

Deganwy Improvement Association. A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR. The annual meeting of the Deganwv Improve ment Association was held last night (Wednes- day) in the Church Schools, Deganwy, when there was a fair attendance of members consider- I ing the unfavourable weather. The chair was taken by Dr. G. H. Griffiths and amongst those present were the Rev. O. Selwyn Jones, Councillor Henry Jones and the Secretary (Mr Alec Mclntyre). THE ANNUAL REPORT. The General Committee presented their report for the first year and a resume of the inaugura- [ tion of the Association. At the annual outing of tradesmen in 1909, Mr. W. Hartle suggested a body being formed to look after the hitherto neglected interests of Deganwv, the result being the forming of the present Association. The objects of Che Association were The advance- ment of the interests of Deganwy generally, and the advertising of the district as a seaside, residential, and holiday resort." £ 21 6s. was re- ceived in subscriptions and donation*, and contri- buted by 72 members. The Guide Sunny Deganwy was published, and the thanks of the Association NNere due to Mr. Willoughby Gardner, Dr. Carter, and Mr. Buckley Holmes, 10r contributions to the guide, which made it superior to the run of literary guides as a literary effort, as was shown by its splendid reception. 1,500 guides were printed, and 1,183 have been distributed in the United Kingdom, some in America, and the successful season experienced was due in no small measure to the guide. The sum of ¡'27 13s. 6d. was received for advertise- ments. Attention is called to the North Wales Advertising Board, with which the Association is affiliated, which has proved beneficial. Through the efforts of the Association, the lighting has been improved, seats placed on the main road towards Llandudno, better watering of roads, removal of rubbish, &c. Further, an improve- ment in the sewer outfalls into the river, jettv for pleasure boats, &c. The Association sup- port the Conway Corporation in efforts to provide a pub'ic meeting place and to hasten the laying down of the Light Railway from Llandudno to Deganwy. Limit signs for motorists are also hoped for, arrangements being made with the Motor Union. Negotiations with the Railway Company have resulted in the Q.55 a.m. from Llandudno, connecting with the London train at the Junction calhng at Deganwy, and an improvement in the rates of goods and the handling of the goods traffic. A written promise had been re- ceived to improve the station platform and light- ing, and the abatement of the nuisance of escap- ing steam from engines, and it is also hoped to have from the Company an improvement in advertising Deganwy. A concession from the Post Office has also been received, in a late col- lection of letters. Reference is made to the re- vival of the Conway River Regatta, which was a record success. A deal of work is still to be done", and the free support of the inhabitants is solicited, and the Association thanl, past subscribers and advertisers. THE BALANCE SHEFT. Members' fees and contributions, /21 6s. special donation, 7s. contribution by Conwav Borough Council, £16 advertisements in "Sunnv Deganwy," /27 13s. 6d. sales ot guide, J:3 12s. 9d. block sold to advertiser, 6s. total, /'69 5s. 3d. The expenditure was :—Cheque book, hall, cleaning, postages, and carriage, (2 6s. 3d. printing, ctationerv, &c., (5 5s. 8d. ad\"f:rticing in guide. 1"12 10s. 5d. printing guide and blocks. £21 3s. 2d. Secretary's remuneration, /3 1%. 9d. contribution to North Wales Advertis- ing Board, /16 total,62 5s. 3d. balance in bank, 17. The accounts were audited by Messrs. H. Lancaster and R. Creenfiekl. On the proposal of Mr. Homer, seconded by Mr. Hartle, the report was adopted. The Chairman, referring to the annual re- port said the beautiful book Sunny Degan- wy was a credit to the Association, and dealt in extenso with the various subjects treated in the report. He hoped there would be a great increase in the membership of the Association and present members should induce others to join. The Association ought to be encouraged. The Committee had worked well and assidu- ously. He hoped the interest in the Associa- tion would not flag, but increase. (Applause.) The Rev. O. Selwyn Jones said he was in complete sympathy with the Association, and he hoped the future of the place would be bright indeed as the result of the labours of the Association. Councillor Henry Jones (Chairman of the Committee) said the Association since its in- ception had done wonderful work. The Sec- retary was an ideal one, and he took up his duties sincerely. He was a real moving spirit in the matter. There was a great day for De- ganwy in the future. It was very gratifying to see so many people taking up their resi- dence amongst them. He wished to compli- ment the Committee upon the harmony, readi- ness, and faithfulness pervading the members. The seed of success had been sown in the first year, and they would reap the fruits of their labours. He regretted that they had no place of public meeting, and he hoped that would be rectified before long. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were elected for the next twelve months: -President, Dr. G. H. Griffiths; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. Hamer, Willoughby Gardner, Dr. Carter, and Dr. Ham- ilton; treasurer, Dr. Griffiths, with Mr. Hamer as assistant treasurer; secretary, Mr. Alec Mc- lntyre. An executive committee of twenty members was also elected. An honorarium of £2 was voted the secre- tary upon the proposal of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hartle.

Wednesday Football League. A meeting of the Executive c: the Wednesday Football League was held at the Station Hotel, L landudno J lInctiön, on Monday evening. The chair was occupied hv the new Chairman. Mr. diaries Felix, of Llandudno, and there were a good number of representatives present. The principal work of the evening was the arrange- ment of fixtures. A vote of condolence was passed with .Mr. A. J. Da\ies, the League's Treasurer, upon the death of his mother.

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Conway Bridge Tolls A gain. FURTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. On Thursday, in the Chancery Division, be- fore Mr. Justice Eve, the case of the Conway Bridge Commissioners v. Jones came on for hear- ing. Ir. Clayton, K.C., and Mr. J. M. Gover ap- Mr. Clayton, K.C., and Mr. J. M. Gover ap- peared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Owen Thomp- son for Mr. J. W. Hughes, solicitor, who was interested in the case. This was an adjourned summons asking for permission to proceed with the order of the 14th March, 1910, that Hugh Parry, of Conway, the receiver appointed in the matter, might be discharged, that the receiver might be directed to bring in and pass his accounts and pay to the applicants the amounts due to them from the defendant Jones, and any balance which might be found to be due to them under the certificate of the, Master. Mr. Clayton, K.C., said this was application in an action about the tolls over the Conway Suspension Bridge. Plaintiffs' application was by summons to discharge the receiver, who had been appointed at the instance of the plaintiffs by way of equitable execution for the purpose of obtaining payment of the costs ordered by the Court of Appeal to be paid by defendant. The summons asked that the receiver should bring in and pass his accounts, and pay the balance due to the plaintiffs. That had given rise to a controversy between the plaintiffs and Mr. Hughes, defendant's solicitor, who claimed to be entitled to the receipts of the receiver by virtue of a mortgage on the tolls which he said he took from the defendant. The Court of Ap- peal in February last ordered defendant to pay plaintiffs' costs of the action and of the appeal. The costs had been taxed at £386 9s. 3d. Defendant, having no goods except furniture and effects, in respect of which he had given a bill of sale to other persons, plain- tiffs got a receiver appointed of the tolls to which defendant was entitled und^r a lease from the rommissioners, which expired on 31st March. On 14th March the receiver took pos- session, and continued until the 31st, and there was a balance in his hands of £ 131 odd. Mr. Hughes, defendant's •solicitor, gave notice to the plaintiffs of a mort- gage or charge made on the 5th of March be- tween Hughes and the defendant, by which the tolls, dues, and fines were granted to Mr. Hughes to secure the repayment of a sum of about CiSo and interest, being partly in re- spect of moneys advanced by Mr. Hughes to the defendant to pay the rent due in advance under the lease to the plaintiffs. On April 25th the present summons was taken out, and come before the Master to deal with. He was not satisfied that the money was due to Mr. — Hughes, and he directed that the money should be paid to the plaintiffs. Mr. Hughes' counsel then asked for time to produce evidence as to the arrangement alleged, which he said was that the defendant .vas appointed as Mr. Hughes' receiver, and the matter was referred to the court. He (Mr. Clayton) submitted that this evidence ought not to be received, but It it was received it must be in open court so that the witnesses could be cross-examined. Mr. O. Thompson said he believed the amount due to Mr. Hughes was about ^130, and he added that the evidence was now ready and had been filed. After further discussion, his Lordship said when counsel said there was evidence which ought to be before the court he accepted it. Mr. Clayton could put his answer to Mr. Hughes' evidence in affidavits by next Monday, and then he would fix an early day for the hearing.

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