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HYGIENIC ADVANTAGES OF ROLLER SKATING. BY EDWIN B. BARNES, Roller skating, viewed from a physical culture standpoint, is one of the most healthful forms of exercise in which one can indulge, combining, as it does, re- creation with muscular exertion in a way that is exhilarating, exciting, invigorat- ing, fascinating and extremely pleasuraible to the devotees of the art, whether they be experts or novices. There is no exercise so health-giving as roller skating, and the benefits derived therefrom, especially by young women, cannot be too highly valued, for from it they acquire a healthy, natural develop- ment, combined with a graceful carriage of the body, and a, confident elasticity of movement, which is a delight to them- selves and a source of envious admira- tion to all beholders, for there is no other execise so well adapted for the develop- ment and display of a well-rounded figure as is roller-skating. Health is positively essential to beauty, either of face or form; health insures a clear, rich complexion, bright eyes, and an active alert mind capable of entertaining as well as being entertained. PHYSICAL AND viiMAL HEALTH. Physical health 1-5 absolutely necessary for mental health, aeld vice versa, to re- tain that health, to obtain it, or to recover it, one must indulge in exercise that is at, once healthgiving and enjoyable—such is roller skating. To one who leads a, sedentary life, the benefits derived from the rollers are in- calculable regardless of their age, weight or sex. I am frequently asked by anxious women, who, inclined to corpulency, are eager to reduce their weight "Will skat- ing take off flesh?" To all such I in- variably answer, yes But—one must be persistent, and have patience and per- severance and skate with that sole object in view. Skating constantly and con- tinually, exercising and bringing into pi ay- muscles that are used but little in walk- ing, naturally will have a tendency to im- prove one's physical condition, and in skating,, endeavouring to maintain one's balance, one trains not only the mind, the eye, and the feet, but also brings into action, muscles of the back, snouiders, arms and legs as well. In cases where flesh, is soft, composed chiefly of adipose tissue, this reduces the surplus weight of the body and restores one to normal condition again. PUTS ON FLESH AS WELL. On the other hand, roller skating will put on flesh as readily as it takes it off, exemplifying the old saying, that it is a- poor rule that won't work both ways, By this I mean that if one who is poor in flesh, weak, puny and pale, because of thin blood and diminished vitality, will take up roller skating not only as a pas- time, but for the good to be derived from it, the change in their condition will be a great surprise, not only to themselves but to their friends as well. There is something peculiarly fascinat- ing about roller skating; one becomes in- fatuated with the sensation experienced in gliding along with scarcely any per- ceptible effort or exertion in a manner very similar to a bird on wing, and, one will prolong that sensation, skating miles after mile in perfect abandonment and en- joyment, when that same person if asked to "walk" around the block would do so with a very bad grace. EXHILARATION IS BENEFICIAL It is just, because of this feeling of ex- hilaration experienced while skating that its effecits are so beneficial and far-reach- ing, for it is a well-known fact that exer- oise taken willingly and while the mind is in a receptive mood is far more helpful than that taken in a, half-hearted manner with a feeling of resentment toward the one who prescribed it. For a growing boy or girl, roller skat- ing is the very best exercise imaginable, for it will brighten their eyes, improve their respiration, round out the calves of their legs and increase the breadth of their shoulders and hips at a time of life when it is most needed. Roller skating as a physical exercise is indorsed and advocated by many eminent physicians and cle-rovinen the length and breadth of the land, and as a means of clean, healthful sport and amusement with no sinister baleful associations or surroundings, it stands unrivalled.

TEMPERANCE; SOCIETY'S OBJEC- TION.—At the Conway Petty Sessions on Monday, Mr Kneeshaw presiding, Mr E. E. Bone applied on behalf of Richard Dunphy, the managing director of Dunphy and Sons, Limited, grocers, Llandudno, for the transfer to Mr Dunphy of the grocer's licence held by Mrs John, in respect of The Corner Shop, L High-street, Conway. Mr Dunphy was examined, and stated: that he already held a. licence within the borough, at Deganwy, and another at Llandudno. He proposed to have a responsible manager at the Con- way shop, and would visit the premises himself every day. He had taken, on be- half of the firm, a, lease of the shop for 21 years.—-Mr James Marks objected to the transfer on behalf of the president and officials of the Conway Temperance Union. He said that the objection was to the transfer of a grocer's licence to a member O of a limited company, with a view to pre- vent the multiplication of the number of licences in the hands of one company or one person. The object surely of the Licensing Acts was as far as possible to ensure that the responible person should be on the premises, and the responsible person was the licence holder. There could be no possible objection to Mr Richard Dunphy if he proposed to reside on the premises.—In reply to a question from the Bench, Mr Marks stated that they had absolute discretion in the mat- ter,—The Justices decided to grant the transfer to Mr Dunphy.

Our artist has depicted in the above the position of the steeds at the finish of the Eastern and Western Races, held on Saturday last. The races, though held different courses, join issue at the final run home. "Half-a-Florin" ridden by Robert Roberts is leading from Walter Beaumont's "Hot Pot," and E. E. Bone's "Conveyance," is heading G. Woodyatt's "Stormy Petrol." William Williams' "Shervone" is seen following just ahead of W. Arnold's "Earl Rochester," and S. Bartley's "Daddy." J. R. Dawson's "Obstruction" is buck-jumping. See this weeks's Steeplechase for details. I

Llandudno Annual Cross Country Steeplechase. BY FREE LANCE JUNIOR. ANOTHER PROTEIST. SECOND APPLICATION. The attendance at this, event this year, whilst not establishing a record, will rank as a distinct improvement on recent years. Without being egotistical I ami entitled once more to blow my own trumpet. My forecasts beling again correct in both races, and with one exception, giving "Earl Rochester" to beat "Daddy," I candidly admitted that I was perplexed as to how the tail end would wag of the Eastern Race, and certainly I had thought "Obstruction," judging from his stable report, would have been closer up at the finish. It is said that the Incorporation hurdle had unnerved him; anyhow, our Special Artist has snapped him on the course, buck jumping, but as it was on the course immediately joining the Hip- podrome Roller Skating Rink, whereat the band was playing at the time "Swing me up a little bit higher," it is said by some that "Obstruction" was waltzing. In order to give "Stormy Petrol" every pos- sible chance Motor Charabancs were kept clear of the course. "Daddy" was freely tipped for a place, "Conveyance" being easily first favourite, with "Stormy Petrol" evens for a place, and in some place 3 to 2 on, "Earl Rochester" was equally well spoken of, and considering1 it was his maiden race he made a grand effort, and must not be lost sight of in future events. The Western Race opened out right away at the start, and despite the fact that "Shervone" got off first he was quickly overhauled by "Hot Pot," with "Half Florin" well in hand, running easily. "Shervone" was early in trouble, and the issue was never in doubt. "Half Florin" always being favourite, with "Hot Pot" for a place. "Hot Pot," by the way, it will be re- memlbere-d I said, in my final selection notes, was expected to turn out on Friday evening for the first time before the race, and might upset calculations, and inform- ed my clientele I should include my "Saturday's on the course final selections," on the result of this trial spin. I now learn that this steed had been in bandages, and even ran this trial .spin in his horse cloth, and yet he made such an excellent show that it was difficult to' secure any odd's for a place, bookies all fighting very shy of him). I again enter my protest the second year running. Despite the calls from the crowd for the returns to be made from the balcony no notice was taken. What on earth is the balcony for, is; it unsafe, or what? I trust that some of the Stables represented will. call attention to this' at an early date. I am aware of course that the judge's decision is not always neces- sary, the public 'being able, to judge for themselves, but the official announcement as to the actual distances between each steed are interesting, and if given out at all why not from the stand specially erected for the purpose. RESULT OF THE RACES. EASTERN STAKES, Mr E. E:, Bone's "Conveyance" out of "Electric Motor" by "Chauffeur," First. > Mr George Woodyatt's "'Stormy Petrol" out of "Protecton" by "Motor Charabanc," Second. Mr S. Bartley's "Daddy" out of "Comp- ton House" by "0' Sammy," Third. Mr Wm. Arnold's "Earl Rochester" out of "Shawlton" by "Anchorage." Fourth. Mr J. R. Dawson's "Obstruction" out of "Incorporation" by "Technicalities," Fifth. THE RAGE..Tihe steeds were got away at the first fall of the flag. "Stormy Petrol" taking the. lead, followed by "Obstruction," Conveyance," Earl Rochester" and "Daddy" in the order named. The pace was well maintained until the first obstacle was1 reached, "Motor Charabancs," which was safely negotiated by all, albeit one or two jockeys looked scared at the crowd which had gathered to cheer them over. "Ob- struction" was in trouble at an early period of the race, and it was officially de- ) clared he was too much over-weighted. "Daddy" was running game, and chal- lenged "Earl Rochester" along the Alex- andra Course, both steeds overhauled "Stormy Petrol," the latter being well in hand. At the distance "Conveyance" over- hauled the leaders in the easiest possible style, and romped home an easy winner several lengths ahead of "Stormy Petrol," who defeated 'Daddy' and 'Earl Rochester' by double that distance. "Daddy" being a short head in front, with "Obstruction" badly pumped out from want of condition, four lengths in the rear. WESTERN STAKES. THE RESULT. Mr Robt. Roberts' "Half-a-Florin" out of "Suffragette" by "St. Stephen," First. Mr Walter Beaumont's "Hot Pot" out of "Humanity" by "World's Champion," Second. Mr Wmi. Williams' "Shervone" out of "Collar" by Orme's Head." THE RAiCEl.—It looked at the outset as if "Shervone" and "Half-a-Florin" were likely to have a walk over, so tardily did "Hot Pot" Strip. "Shervone" got away first, with "Half-a-Florin" going easily second, and "Hot Pot" yards behind. "Half-a-Florin" made an effort, and reaching "'Shervone" they ran side by side for several furlongs. "Hot Pot" chal- lenged at the distance, which "Half-a- Florin" responded to gamely, and won by a couple of lengths, ":Shervone" being beaten by a length by "Hot Pot," who, after the third attempt, secured stable honors.

POWERS OF PARISH COUNCILS. To the Editor Sir,—I sihouldl (be Much obliged if you would permit me through the medium of your valuable paper to draw the attention of members and officialls of Parish Coun- cils in your district to the important movement which has been initiated by the Parish and District Councils Association to obtain an extension of the present in- adequate powers of Parish Councils. The work carried out by these, small authorities touches the every-day life of the people even more closely than the work of larger bodies, yet in many mat- ters that almost, solely affect their own areas, they are powerless and can only get their requirements carried out by making repeated complaints to a superior authority or by obtaining the sanction of the county or district council. The Local Government Act, 1894, un- der which Parish Councils were created had been termed the "peasants' charter," a description that might have been justi- fied had the Legislature seen fit to confer adequate powers upon the bodies which the Act,c,alle,d into !being. The "powers," however, are almost entirely of the 'parish pump" description. y On every hand the Parish Council is "cribbed, craihinedand confined," and even such meagre powers ais it possesses are often rendered nugatory or ineffec,tive by provisions limiting their application. As a result of these limitations we often find that no local interest is taken in the work of the Parish Council. In other cases the Council irritated by the petty restrictions imposed upon it feel it neces- sary to apply for the constitution of the Parish as an urban district, a course which is both expensive and tedious and often places heavier burdens on the rate- payers than they anticipa-te or are able to bear. Experience of the working of the Local Government Act, 1894, during the past 14 years has rendered it possible to indi- cate many matters as to which the juris- dictr-on and powers of Parish Councils could be usefully extended, and as the only existing organsation specifically de- voted to the interests; of those bodies the Parish and District Councils Association. considers that the time has arrived to take concerted action to secure such an amend- ment and amplification of the law as will place Parish Councils in a, position to deal adequately with the purely lac-al affairs of their own areas. I need scarcely point out that in a matter of this kind) individual action is useless. The: sjteps alre,ady taken by this Association to formulate a scheme have been approved by the members and officiarls of a, large number of Parish Councils in various parts of the country, but without the .support of the majority of the authorities concerned it would be useless to proceed with the I movement, in spite of the earneistness and enthusiasm which the Gouncilsbelonging to this Association have shown since the idea first took shape. My hope is that the insertion of this letter in your columns coupled as I trust with your own advocacy will induce all Parish Councils in your district that have not yet signified to this Association their approval and support of the important movement initiated on their behalf to do so without delay. All communications should be address-- ed to me, at the office of the Association, 5, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C. Yours faithfully, W. D. McOONiNELLLL, Secretary of the Parish and District Council's Association.

BOTANY OF LLANDUDNO. ARTICLE; BY MISS EVA THOMAS. The student of Botany living in Llan- dudno is asingularly favoured individual. Not only has he a very extensive field for his researches on the limestonehills around and in the fields and woods of the neigh- bouring country, but he is aided ;in his studies by a climate Which makes it pos- sible to to botanise with success the greater part of the year round. In the middle of March he will probalb- ly begin his list of wild flowers, and will be able to ethronicle over a dozen of the earliest spring blossom's, which will be found in sheltered nooks. A host of bright flowers soon follow these har- bingers of spring, and by the middle of April our student will have morej than enough to do to note all the flowers to be found in field and meadow, wood andf lane. I have often heard pessimistic peo- ple make the remark that "all the flowers were over" long before I have finished collecting speciuienjs in my walks abroad. And I suppose these people would not change their opinion if they looked into my collecting box, bult would only accuse me of a morbid love for the study of weeds. W Yet many of these despised plant forms are very beautiful, and if they were less common and could be grown only at the expense of much money and trouble would probably attract a!s mucih attention as the little field daisy does from our American cousins visiting these shores—or shall we say as the Gotoneasterhals received dur- ing the last few years. There are more ways than one of studying flowers. The student who works at Botany to pass an examination, who lives perhaps in the heart of a, smoky clity and never sees a living flower from one week-end to another, iis not, in my opinion, a, very envialble mortal. Yet he often becomes alarmingly wise about the structure of a plant, knows all the Latin terms; ever written in a text-ibook, and can tell you the family a flower belongs to the feist y n time he sees it. Such ia, knewledge is in- dispensaible to the botanist, bult, it should go hand in hand with a study of the living plant. The istuclent who studieis the flowers as he finds them growing in their native haunts is cultivating not only a. know- ledge of, but a profound love for, these wild children of the field and forest. He can tell you where andi at what season each flower is to be found, and a. thousand and one secrets that have been disclosed to 'him in his ramjbles in the country. One of the first things that strikes the student most forcibly-is the apparent dis- simla.rti.ty which lies between different flowers belonging to the same family. In the human families, however, the mem- bers may differ one from another in per- sonal appearance, there is generally at fa.mily likeness more or less strongly marked and often comically 'apparent to strangers and casual acquaintances. But flowers which claim a near kinship, to each other appear to have no resemblance at all, and it is only after a careful study that we find certain characteristics which are common and peculiar to the different flowers belonging to the same family. What resemblance lies between the tall foxglove that grows in the shady woods and the little speedwell that we find along the roadsides and lanes of Llandudno? Why should the gaudy peonies of our old- fashioned gardens, the fantastically- shaped blue and white columbines 'and the golden butter-cup all belong to one ZD family ? And stranger still how comes Z., I n that insignificant looking little green moscatel to be first cousin of the fragrant honeysuckle of our hedgerows? There are more than 90 natural orders of plants, and remembering that each order is divided into many genera and each genus agÐJÏn into different species, we may well marvel at the prodigality with which Nature uses her floral designs. The Ranunculus family derives its. name from the Latin Rana, a frog from the fondness shown by many of the species for a wet or damp, habitat. The Globe flower which grows along our river banks, the Marsh Marigold and water loving spearworts are members of this family. The greater Spearwort has not to my knowledge been found in the neighbour- hood, but the lesser Spearwort, which is like a very small buttercup with spear- shaped leaves is not at all uncommon. The characteristics of the Ranunculacea which distinguish members of this family from other flowers: are their numerous free stamens and their seed vessels composed of many carpels or pistils joined together. Most of you will remember the quaintly- shaped seed left on the stalk of a 'butter- cup after the petals have fallen. The Rose like the Buttercup has numerous stamens, but they are not free, 'but are attached to the calyx. This and the divided leaves; with stipules are the most distinguishing features of the Rose famdly. There is one climbing plant among the Ranunculacea, the little wild Clematis!, Traveller's-joy or Old Man's beard, a very decorative plant, especially in the autumn, after the petals have fallen and the flower is in seed. A large bush grows by the roadside a. little this side of Glan Oonwav. There is also the little golden Leaser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) which grows so profusely in all the lanes round Llandudno. One of the firsft, flowers to venture forth and brave the unsettled spring weather is the Coltsfoot. It puts forth its blossoms before the leaves, and it is only after the flowers are, withered and have given place to a puff of feathery down that the leaves make their tardy ap- pearance. Then there is the Coltsfoot and Butterbur Coltsfoot, also an early spring flower. The Butterbur does not seem well known, though its acquaintance is well worth making, and it grows in great quantities round Llandudno. Like the common Coltsfoot the flowers iniature be- fore the leaves, the latter growing to a great size after the blossoms are withered. The Coltsfoots belong to the Compositoe, one of the simplest orders to recognize. In these flowers each blossom consists of a number of florets living together in har- mony on one stem. Three typical flowers of this order are the Daisy, the dandelion and the thistle. In the Daisy the outer florets, miscalled the white petals, of the flowers are strap- shaped, the inner ones forating the yellow centre are tubular. In the dandelion the florets are all strap-shaped, while the thistle is formed of tubular florets alone. Now we come to flowers be- longing to the Scrophularia family; members of this order can gener- ally be distinguished by their two-lipped corollas, their stamens in palirs and the several seeds in each cell of the capsule. Such otherwise dissimilar flowers as the Mullein, toadflax, figwort, foxglove, verinica or speedwell, red bartsda eye- bright, yellow and red dwarf rattles and yellow coiw wheat all belong to this family. All these flowers have been met with in our Field Club, rambles. The foxglove does not grow on the lime- stone, so we don't find it in Llandudno, Deganwy, I think, is, the nearest plaice where it grows. There are 16 species of speedwell mentioned by Bentham and other authorities quote stlill_ more. One otfl the -speedwells—officinalis I believe—is the "Ehrenpreis" or Prize of Honour that we are familiar with in Mendelssohn's "Miaybells." The little Germander Speedwell, really a commoner plant in Llandudno than "officinalis," Isi whose bright blue blossoms fall so easdly is the Germlan "Mannertrene" or "Faith of Man." It is easily distnguishaible from the other veronicas by the two rows of hairs growing on oppio'silte sides down the stem. Before closing there is one thing I should like to write of, which has struck me in thinking over the, walks the Flieldl Club have taken this year. Thanks to our energetic Excursion Secretary we have enjoyed very many interesting ones; indeed I believe some members consider thai we have had too many, and are afraiid that all the interests around will be exhausted, and we, shall have noth- ing to see on future occasions. But in o the whole year's programme there have only been three botanical walks, and one ramble on the shore. The neighbourhood around is so rich in natural interests (though l'iiii afraid it is a sad fact that '0 Llandudno itself is not the happy hunting ground that it used to be to botanists and zoologists) that I think it will be a pity if the members of the Field Club neglect zn this source of wealth, which is like the- magic purse whose contents rather in- crease than diminish by use.

The inquisitive man thrusts his heard. into a bee-hive. The contented man cuts his own hair. The extravagant man keeps Ms coals in a volcano. The hasty man drinks his tea with a fork. ;(0 s The reckless man is like a clog in a. sausage shop. The passionate man picks his teeth with, the tail of a, dragon. Printed and Published by the Proprietors, Frank Edge and Alec. G. Moy, at the "Advertiser" Printing Works, Llandudno. c-