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THE FREE LIBRARY SITE. i THE ANCIENT LIGHT DIFFICULTY. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Council was held on Saturday morning to consider the report- of the Council in Committee on the difficulty with which the Council is placed in regard to the right of light claimed by Mr L W. Wil- liams, the owner of the property adjoining the site selected for the new building. Mr W. H. Jones presided, and there were present Messrs E, E. Büne, H. Edwards, F. J. Sarson, Robt. Roberts, Wm, Thomas, J. McMaster, S. Chan- trey, David Davies, G. Woody-att, W. 0-. Wil- liams, J. J. Marks, Henry Wilson, T. Smith, and the Clerk (Mr A. Conolly), and the Architect (Mr G. A. Humphreys). The Council were recommended in view of the objections raised by the owner of the ad- joining property to abandon the present site, and that Lord Mostyn should be asked to re- new his offer of .another free site. The Chairman formally proposed the adop- tion of the recommendation. Mr Bone, in seconding, said that Lord Mos- tyn originally offered the choice of three sites, i.e., the site of the present library or a site in Mostyn Broadway or Gloddaeth Street. Personally he had supported the Mostyn Broadway site, but the Council having decided against that he had loyally fell in with the wishes of the majority and done all he could towards carrying the project through. At the same time he had always felt that the site selected did not lend itself to the erection of a building such as the town ought to have in a few years' time. He also knew that ancient lights would be interferd with, but in the face of assurances that no differences would arise he waived that consideration. Another point in favour of abandoning the present scte was that full justice would not be given to the generosity of Lord Mostyn while, the present site was insisted upon. Unfortunately there was a mortgage on the present building with which Lord Mostyn had nothing to do, the money being lent by Lady Augusta Mostyn. but the fact that there was a mortgage upon it depreciated in people's eyes the value of the gifts. Now that an unexpected difficulty has arisen- Mr Marks: Not unexpected, I pointed it out at the time. Mr Bone admitted this, and continuing, maintained that to meet the objections of Mr Williams it would be necessary to alter the plans unanimously approved of by the Council and therefore destroy the architectural effect of the new building. The Council had asked Mr Williams to agree to the building provided the plans were strictly adhered to, but through his advisers had replied that he could not bind himself until he had seen the effect of the new building on his property. As a public authority they could not venture on the under- taking, and therefore he proposed the abandon- ment of the site. Mr David: Davies, as an amendment, pro- posed that the present site be not .abandoned luntil every effort had been made to arrive at an amicable settlement.—{Hear, hear.) Ap- parently not a single move had been made in the direction of arriving at a settlement. Pub- lic opinion was strongly in favour oi the present site, which in his opinion was the most central and best far the building. Mr J. 0. Thomas, in seconding, said that Mr Williams' only intention was to safeguard his property. If the light is not materially affect- ed he would raise no objection. It was pointed out to Mr Thomas that Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, who were acting on Mr Williams' behalf, in their letter stated that in the opinion of their architect the light "would be substantially interfered with. Mr Thomas: I was not here when that let- ter was read. But I still believe the present site is the best for the library, and think that some effort should be made to settle the mat- tetr amicably. The question of the ancient light on the other side was then brought forward, and in reply to the Chairman Mr G. A. Humphreys said one shilling a year was paid the trustees of the Baptist Chapel in respect of their rights. A legal argument on the phase of the ques- tion followed. after which Mr Rabt. Roberts strongly supported the making of one more effort to arrive at a settlement. If that attempt failed the Council would have ex- hausted all the means provided by civilization and could! then consider any other sitei offered. Mr Chantrey proposed that a vote be taken. The Council, he said, were, faced with ample difficulties in the Light Railway, Oowlyd Water Board and' John Jones and Son disputes with- out adding the Library to the number. Mr F. J. Sarson seconded. Mr McMaster: The thing ought to be thrash- ed out thoroughly. Mr Chantrey: We aTe not all like you, having no business to attend to. Mr McMaster: Members of the Council have to neigleot their business if they wish tOo fulfil their pledges to the ratepayers. Mr Chantrey: You are always crying' out aboutt the inconvenience of attending special meetings. Mr McMaster: That's not true. On being voted upon Mr Chantrey's motion vas carried, and a vote, taken on Mr Davies' ömendment, which was carried by nine votes o seven. Mr Robt. Roberts then proposed that Mr J. V. 'Williams, through his solicitors, be asked } meet a deputation of the Council to discuss i matter. This was seconded by Mr T. Smith and areed to, the following being appointed:- Vssrs W. H. Jones, J. 0. Thomas, Robert oberts and the, Clerk. With regard to the tenancy of the present rilding, which tei-n-iiinateis shortly, it was de- led to continue, the same as a monthly nancy, STILL NO SETTLEMENT. special meeting of the Council was held on esday evening to, receive the report of the putation. Mr W. H. Jones presided, the fol- ding being present: Messrs E. E. Bone, H. wards, W. Thomas, D. Davies, H. Wilson, P. tea, T. Smith, J. McMaster, R. Roberts, J. Thomas, F. J. Sanson, W. Beaumont, T. W. ffith, and the deputy clerk (Mr W. D Long- ¡ w). Apologies were received, from Mr Chantrey and Mr W. 0. Williams. Mr G. A. Humphreys was also. present. Tha following report of the deputation was read: — Town Hall., Llandudno, 21st September, 1908, Your Committee beg to report that as re- quested by your Council at the last meeting, they have had an interview with the Solicitors of Mr Williams with a. view to ascertaining whether it is possible to come to an amicable arrangement with respect to the ancient lights of Mr Williams before any further progress is made in the matter of the proposed new Pub- lie Library. As a means of bridging over the difficulty which now presents itself and so. as to avoid any delay in the progress of the scheme it was suggested by Mr Williams' Solicitors that an independent Arbitrator should be appoint- ed to decide the questions involved, that each party should be appointed to decide the ques- tions involved, that each party should agree to. engage only one Junior Counsel and that the number of expert witnesses on either side should be restricted to two cur three. Your Committee demurred to this suggestion as being one which might involve consider- able cost. The following suggestion was then made- That Mr Hartley of Liverpool should, be ap- pointed to say what should be done in the matter and what (if anything) paid to Mr Wil- liams by the Council. So as to avoid expense as much as possible there shall be no formal sitting, but Mr Hartley shall be entitled to con- fer with the Solicitors and Architects on either side. The Council in any event to pay Mr Hartley's fees and Mr Williams' costs. It has since been ascertained that Mr Hartley is prepared to act in the matter for a fee of 25 guineas. We append a copy of a letter written by Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson to Mr Hartley which clearly states what is proposed, Your Committee have. also had an interview with Mr Raymond, one of the Trustees of the Baptist Chapel, with reference to. the right of light appertaining to the building. A meeting of the Trustees is to be held to-night, Monday, and the decision will be communicated in time for your meeting to-morrow Your Committee appreciate the courteous manner in which they have been met in the matter, and they believe that the owners only desire is to protect their property fromdamage and have no. desire to hamper the Council in any way. We are, gentlemen, youirs faithfully (.signed) W. H. Jones, R, Roberts, J. 0. Thomas. The following letter was also read, which had been sent Mr H. Hartley, of Liverpool, by Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson-- "Referring to our interview on the telephone with youir representative this morning, this is a matter which concerns the conversion of the old Newsroom and Library in MüstynStreet into a more pretentious building to be used as a Free Library. We are concerned for Mr Williams, the adjoining owner, whose ancient lights are in our judgment threatened by the proposed new building, and we have made our offer to the Council on the result of negotia- tions between us to refer the whole matter to you alone to say what shall be done and whajt (if anything) paid to Mr Williams by the Coun- cil, subject to its being understood that there shall be no formal sitting. That you shall be entitled to confer with the Solicitors and Architects on either side and that your fees and our client's costs shall in any events be paid by the Council. The Town Clerk has asked us to enquire what your fee would be so that he may bring OUT offer before his Council at their meeting on Tuesday next. Perhaps you will telephone Mr Johnson on Monday and then wire confirming by that day's post." A letter was also read from Mr J. H. Jones, financial secretary of the English Baptist Chapel, stating that the matter had been con- sidered by the Church Committee and referred to the .trustees, who would meet on Thursday evening to decide on their course of action. In reply to a question, Mr E. E. Bone said Mr Hartley was a very able architect and a, specialist on the question of ancient lights. In reply to another question the Chairman said the deputation had tried to .get a definite statement as to what Mr Williams would re- quire, but were told he was not prepared to do so. Mr Bone said that in his .opinion themod.e of procedure had been wrong. The Council was not in a corner, and obliged to, accept terms whether they liked' them or not. iHe wanted to be told what .should be done to the plans of the new building so that they would meet with Mr Williams' approval, but nu),t, one penny of compensaio should be paid. He was willing to agree to the payment of a reasonable sum to find out what alterations should be made—a sum not exceeding C20 to be paid to Mr Williams' solicitors and architect. If the Council could not accept the proposals then made the site should be abandoned altogether. At this stage a letter was read from the Ratepayers' Association urging the Council not to abandon the present sit,e,. Mr J. 0. Thomas pointed out that the plans had been unanimously approved of by the Council, but some of the members thought that if the building was erected without Mr Wil- liams assenting too great risk would be run, and the Sub-committee suggested the proposal as read as the best and cheapest means of ascertaining that risk. Following this there was a, long discussion as to the best course to adopt. Mr Wm. Thomas finally proposed a resolution declining the terms offered, which was seconded by Mr Sar- son, and carried unanimously. Mr T. W. Griffith proposed the following re- solution:—"That the Council's offer to pay, through Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, the sum of £ 20 to cover all legal expenses and the employment by Mr Williams of an architect to advise him what alteration .should be made in the plans of the, proposed new building, and that on the receipt of the alterations set out in the plans the-Council should be called to consider the same." This was agreed' to unanimously. It was decided that no further meeting of the Council should be called until after the trustees of the English Baptist Chapel had communicated their demands after meeting on Thursday. Winter and Co., Chemists, Dealers in all kind

GOLF. NORTH WALES GOLF CLUB. The monthly medal of this Club was held on the West Shore Links on -Saturday in glorious weather, the course being in splendid, order. Mr E. H. Powell put in a win with the good score of 79, 3-76, and he took first sweep. Second, and third sweps were divided between Mr C. P. Burr, Dr. Lockhart Mure and Mr A. Conolly, each with 79 net. The cards returned were: — E, H. Powell 79 3 76 C. P. Burr 84 5 79 Dr. Lockhart Mure 89 10 79 A. W. Conolly 91 12 79 L. C. Evans 86 6 80 H. E. Bonnalie 91 10 81 P.W.Brundrit. 85 3 82 C. Searell 92 7 81 A.Halstead. 88 1 87 The visitors' sweep was won by Mr Oliver Bushell with an excellent return of 86, 10, 76. CARNARVONSHIRE GOLF CLUB. The Ladies' Autumn Meeting was held at Conway this week in rather stormy weather. The links were in excellent condition. The following are the best scores returned in the different events:— Mrs,. B. Wood's Prize (36 holes Medal Handicap) Miss L. Burke Wood 220 50 170 Mrs Hugh Hall. 193 22 171 Miss Peers. 212 38 174 Mrs. Wood 221 46 175 Miss L. Peers. 211 28 183 Miss Brooke's Prize (36 holes Bogey 'Handicap) I receives Miss Hannaford 34 8 down Mrs Hall. 16 9 down Mrs V. Johnson 18 10 down Miss Brooke 10 13 down Miss Peers 28 13 down Mostyn Bowl (Medal Handicap). Miss G. Burke Wood 101 18 83 Miss Brooke 91 7 84 Miss Peers. 107 19 88 Mrs V. Johnson 102 12 90 Mrs Hall 103 11 92 Miss Hannaford 113 20 93 Miss F. Dalton 118 25 93 Miss L. Peers 108 14 94 Miss B. Hale 111 16 95 Miss M. Dalton's Prize (Bogey Handicap). receives Mrs V. Johnson 9 3 down Miss G. Burkewood 12 5 down Miss L. Peers. 11 6 down Miss Brooke 5 7 down Miss B. Hale 12 8 down Miss M. Dalton 13 8 down Miss Peers 14 8 down Miss Lewis 18 8 down. a- Platt Gold and Silver Medals (Scratch). Miss Brooke (winner gold medal) 85 Miss Peers (winner of silver medal) 97 Miiss G. Burke Wood 98 Mrs V.. Johnson 99 Mrs Hall 102 Miss B. Hale 103 Miss L. Peers 106 Miss Hannaford. 108 Mrs Wood 110 The approaching and putting competition for prize given by the captain, Miss G. Burke Wood, was won by Mrs Hall.

FOOTBALL. LLANDUDNO AMATEURS v. CREWE BOILER WORKS. With a considerably strrengthened eleven to that which was so heavily defeated at Colwyn Bay the Amateurs on Saturday opened the sea- son on the Council Field. The visitors were Crewe Boiler Works, a very capable team, but who on this oiCoasion found the Amateurs' de- fence at its best, and quite too good for their forward line. Seldom has the Amateurs' back division given a better account of itself, and if this form can be reproduced in -the league matches the cLub should occupy a high posi- tion on the league table. Porter in igoal was also very safe, and impressed one as being quite able to fill the position with credit to himself and success to the club. Goals were scored for the Amateurs by Davies, Jones, and W. E. Williams, the final score being four goals to one in their favour— a well-deserved victory. This afternoon the first league match will be played on the Council Field against Colwyn Bay. The following team will represent the Amateurs:—Goal, A. Porter; backs, J. H. Jones and J. H. Davies; half-backs, J. Williams, G. Davies, and H. Pearson; forwards, D. Griffiths, Davties, J E. Williams, B. Evans, and J. Williams, .0

NATURE JOTTINGS. SEPTEMBER 21.-O,n Saturday, three moor- hens and a little grebe, better known perhaps as the dabchick, were together on a small pond in the neighbourhood of Llandudno. The small family of moorhens would take a trip round the margin of the pond, bobbing their necks, and picking up food from the surface .of the water as they glided, along. From the fact that the plumage of one of the moorhens was as yet brownish, I gathered that it was a young bird. The dabchick, quite unaware of my presence, remained somewhere about the centre of the pond, diving repeatedly with abruptness, but subsequently, when I stepped beside the pcynd. it caught sight of me, and disappeared instantaneously—a sharp flop, a small ring -of widening ripples, but the bind had completely vanished, and, needless to say, I did not see it again: without- doubt it would travel below the .surface of the water, and come up where the reed's were thickest, at the end of the pond. The agility with which the bird disappeared below the water on this last occasion astonished me: guillemots, cor- morants and other diving birds go down sud- dienly if alarmed, but they are) not to be com- pared with the dabchick. R. W. J. I

Mr H Zakmdek, of the firm, of Zalo-udek and Co., Mostyn Street, the leading Ladies' Tailors, has just returned from London and Paris, which centres of Fashion he periodically visits. It is to. their keenness and enterprise in search of all that is new and recherche that this Firm has earned *,so wide a reputation as Fashion Artists and Costumiers.

SHOPPING OUT OF TOWN. INTERESTING ARTICLE BY THE VICAR OF DEAL. At a recent meeting of the Llandudno Grocers and Fruiterers' Association, the follow- ing article, which appeared in the, "Grocer," and written by the. Rev. C. Pendock Banks, Rector of St. Andrew's, Deal, was read. As the article applies very forcibly to Llandudno, which is a similar town to Deal, it was felt by the members that it would appeal to all local tradespeople, and that the sentiments express- ed thereon would be appreciated by the in- habitants of Llandudno. Permission has been given by the Recto- of St. Andrew's to reprint the ai-ticle A PLEA FOR LOCAL TRADESMEN. The following letter from the Rev. O. I' e, dock Banks, rector, appears in the St. Andrews (Deal) "Parish Magazine" for Augu,st:-Sl Andrew's Rectory, Deal.—Dear FriendsWv. all must have at heart the prosperity of out town of Deal, for which we havea. dep affec- tion. We want to see it prosper, above all, in things moral and spiritual, being assured that, apart from that, there can be no true and last- ing prosperity. But there is also a natural desire that it should prosper materially and ;commercially. Now on this subject perhaps I have little right to speak, not having any special business know- ledge. I can only judge as a plain man who notes what he sees, and. draws conclusions accordingly. I do not therefore presume to dictate in matters of business; I venture only to draw attention to certain facts, and make certain suggestions, which may or may not be acceptable; but I am cleasr in my own mind about them. Trade is said to be dull, and the effect is felt not only by the poor, but by .our tradespeople, lodging-house keepers, and other workers. Deal depends to a considerable extent on the success of the season, and. a bad season entails much loss and privation in many quarters. Now, we are all aware of the hard lot of many of the poor, and it -is the universal wish to mitigate its severity as far as possible. But it is not only the poor who deserve our sympathy and consideration. The case of the tradesman is sometimes a hard one, He has perhaps very little capital behind him; he finds himself. ALMOST COMPELLED TO GIVE CREDIT, and often has to wait a long time for his money-sometimes he is not paid at all. He has to compete) on unequal terms with flourishing establishments, perhaps with a local branch of a great business company. If there is a bank- ruptcy in the locality he may be involved in the loss, and, with a heavy weight on his mind and! a light balance at the bank, he has to serve his custometrs with a cheerful face. Now, some of thesel difficulties are due to causes over which we have little or no control but, on the other hand, a good deal can be done by those who. give thought to the matter, and who have lrelgard for the well-being of their neighbour as well as for their own pocket, DEAL WITH LOCAL TRADESMEN TO A LARGER EXTENT than they do, and spend their money dn such a way that it will stay in the town, and benefit the community as a whole? We, have excellent shops, and' they would improve still more in the quality and variety of their goods if all our residents were to deal with them as much as possible. Trade, of course, becomes brisker when the visitors are here; but it is chiefly on the residents that the tradesmen naturally depend for support all the year round. There is no doubt that much .money is spent out of Deal that might with advantage be spent in it. Then again, might not cUlStomers more fre- quently pay ready money for .goods, or at least pay their bills promptly? Delay in paying bills may be a slight matter to a purchaser, but it is often a serious matter for the trades- man. If the tradesman's capital, is small, he is greatly HAMPERED IN BIS BUSINESS BY OUT- STANDING ACCOUNTS, It is unfair to keep a tradesman waiting for his money, especially as he is unable to press for payment for fear of giving offence. If the cus- tomer stopped to think of the inconvenience he was causing, no doubt he would be moved by a -sense -of justice to settle his accounts more speedily. Then again, is there not an undue passion for cheapness ? The buyer naturally and right- ly expects to get his money's wortih; but he sometimes desires to get goods at a price which leaves little or no profit to the tradesman. The tradesman therefore has either to reduce his prices, or is tempted to sell an inferior quality of goods, or to underpay assistants, or else to resort to ingenious devices in order to retain his customers. But the solid fact remains, that in order to get a good article a fair price must be paid for it. Th-enei is also among some purchasers a de- sire to get A LITTLE PRESENT FROM THE, TRADESMAN when they deal at his shop. They must be ex- ceedingly simple if they really believe that they are getting something for nothing. The tradesman does not deceive them: they de- ceive themselves and appear to lik it. 'Trades- men cannot afford, nor do they intend, to make a free present, except in other ways. (Though I would add, that when it is a question of charity, no one is more generous than a tradesman.) The tradesman has a right to live, and the only way is by a. fair profit, and we longiht to see that he gets it. To sum up:—On the one hand, I would sub- J mit that the buyer should deal as largely as he can with local tradesmen, pay bills prompt- ly, and not expect more than his money's worth. On the other hand, the seller should only sell goods which are what they are repre- sented to be, should not resort to. questionable devices to attract or retain customers, should be chary of giving too much credit, and .should set his face against Sunday trading. And this subject is not iso, remote from re- ligion as it seems; for commercial morality is a very practical side of the application of re- ligion to common life. Some men go so far as to -say that it is impois,ible, to be Teligiouis and at the same time follow trade as it is. If this be so, it is A TERRIBLE INDICTMENT OF TRADE, and I for one refuse it. I feel certain that if a man carries his religious principles into his' business, and acts conscientiously, he will win the respect and gain the support of all right- minded men, and will not lose in the long run. If he does suffer for a time some material loss, he will have the compensation of a good I conscience, will retain his self-respect, and will be reüÜlgnised as a good citizen and a con- sistent Christian. We should support such men. One of our aims as Christians will be to pre- vent trade being a hard remorseless system, issuing in a ceaseless struggle for selfish ad- vantage, where each man does his best to out- wit his neighbour in order to come out top at all costs. We want fairness and upright deal- ing and Cbristiansympathy to leaven and sweeten the relations of buyer and seller. Even in trade it is required of us that "we should look every man not on his .own things, but every man also on the things of others." Both buyers and sellers will do well keep in mind the "Golden Rule" of Christ: "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophdtsl."

THE FRENCHMAN AND THE TRUNK. AN UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE, At a special Police Court on Monday, before Dr. Dalton, a singular story of a trunk's ad- ventures was related by Superintendent Rees, A young Frenchman, of very respectable ap- pearance, was placed) in the dock on the charge of stealing the trunk, and the sum of £ 16 in gold which it contained. The de- fendant was Marcel Macon, who had been employed during the summer -as a ladies' tailor. His age was stated to be 19 years. Superintendent Rees stated, that on Satur- day evening about six o'clock, another young man named Paul Rezler, a Hungarian, em- ployed in the town at a hairdressers, came up to the police station, and .complained that Macon, with whom he had lodged at Elmlyn House, Mado-c Street, had taken a trunk and a .bag, the former containing £16, and had gone off with them to Manchester. 'The money re- presented the Hungarian's savings during the summer season. Superintendent Rees and In- spector Owen went to Emlyn House, and were there informed by the landlady that Macon, who left on Saturday, came tot the houses with a luggage porter, who, at his request, brought down several trunks from the room occupied by the Hungarian hairdresser and himself. She remarked to the Frenchman: "Does all this luggage belong to you.f' and he replied, "Yes." She then said, "What a lot you have got." The porter then went off with the luggage, and the defendant booked for Man- chester by the 4 20 train. He took with him the large trunk belonging tOo Rezler, but sent the portmanteau back to Emlyn House, giving the porter 6d. for taking it. Upon hearing this, Superintendent Rees telephoned to the Manchester police who met the train at Ex- change Station. The defendant -got out, and had the boxes, including his own and that otwned by Rezler, put upon a cab. He was then arrested. Sergeant Williams was sent to Manchester on Sunday and when he charged the accused, the latter said: "I was confused in Llandudno, and did not know what I was doing. I found that I had one bag too1 many when I got to the station, and I gave the town porter Bd. to take it back. Before I reached Deganwy, I thought to myself, 'They may have put the other box in the van,' and I got out at Deganwy, and asked the station master to take it out." On Monday, when Sergeant Wil- laims arrived with the accused, and- reported this statement, inquiry was made at Deganwy, and the station master there said a man did get out of the 4 20 on Saturday, and say that he found that a trunk too, many had been put into the van. The man asked that the trunk should, be taken out. but, as there was no tim8\ to consider the request, and as the trunk was labelled for Manchester the station master de- clined to interfere with it. As Macon's story was corroborated in that particular, and: as he was a foreigner, it had been decided, Superintendent Rees said, to ask the Court to allow the charge to be withdrawn, giving the young man the benefit of the doubt. Whether the defendant repented of what he had done between Llandudno and Deganwy or not he (Superintendent Rees) did not know, but under the circumstances he was prepared to take the course he had suggested, with the approval of the Court. The magistrate, Dr. Dalton, said. that the police had taken very proper steps in the matter. Indeed, they had done the only thing j open to them, and, it was very foolish of the young man to take the box in the way he had done. However, the case would be with- drawn. LLANDUDNO LIBERAL CLUB.—The Llan-

dudno Liberal Association Executive met on Friday night, Mr H. Woodall, the president, in the chair, and received with applause the in- timation that the Sub,committee, who had dealt with the question of club premises had con- cluded an agreement for the purchase of the premises formerly occupied by Lloyd's Bank. The building is situated in Mostyn Street, near the corner of Gloddaeth Street, and is therefore very central and close to the new electric tram line which gives communication with both endis of the town. The building cost nearly 94,000 originally, .contains spacious rooms, and may with but little alteration be adapted for all club purposes. It is a re- mwrkahleclOiincidence that the new Llandudno Conservative Club is next door to the new Liberal Club's premises. Several hundred pounds towards the cost of the building and furnishing aTe already promised, as the result of an effort made by nr.. ,Spinther James, and now that such desirable premises have been secured it is hoped that very little difficulty will be experienced in obtaining the balance, which, of course, is considerable. It was de- cided to allocate a room, in the building to the Women's Liberal Association, who were also re- quested to elect representatives on the Men's Association, The President and the hon. secretary (Mr Robert Roberts) were elected re- presentatives of the Assüciation at the Welsh National Convention to be held at Swansea- on Thursday, October 1st. Ross' Naval Telescopes as used in the Navies of Great Britain, Japan, France, Ger- many, Italy, Austria, Turkey, etc. Agents, Winter and Co., Chemists and Opticians, 3, Mostyn Street. Call and see them. Mistress: How LOlng were you in your last place, Bridget 1 Maid: Shure, an' if I'd stayed there eleven months longer I'd have been livin' there a year.

THE ROLLER SKATING RINK. GRACEFUL AND TWO-STEP SKATING CONTEST. The first skating competition of a. series was held at the Hippodrome on Thursday evening last, and attracted a large crowd of both skaters -and spectators.. Mr G. H. Harding and Mr G. Rowe acted in the capacity of judges' and their task was by no means an easy one,- entered for the contest, and at. the outset no little nervousness was displayed by some of the lady skaters; this, however, as the contest proceeded, wore off. Whilst some of the, skaters confined their attention to. graceful skating without any "swank," others were inclined to introduce- steps that might appeal to the general. spectator, but most certainly were never taught by any skating Rink Instructor. No judge,, however, could possibly make a mistake—that is if he was qualified for the post—and in Messrs Handing and Rowe there can be no possible two opinions on that scotre. Time was totally ignored by .some of the. contestants, and this alone would be sufficient to dis- qualify them. Then again others, especially in the "Two Step," set the pace too quickly, and were unable to carry it through, and only two couples to our mind really skated the two-step .anything like perfection. The judges of course had to decide which in their opinion were the three best couples, and to do this they reduce the contest-ants to five, and their decision so far was upheld. The final test was again a "Two-Step, and the skaters were feeling the strain consider-ably, but no one will deny they skated exceedingly well and evoked appla,use from time tOo time-, and whilst some of the skating looked effective it was not the Correct art of rinking. Mr Olsen finally announced that the judiges had deoided, the winners to be as follows:— First prize, Miss Henderson and Mr George Chase, silver cake basket and syphon holder. Second prize, Miss Gandy and Mr Wylie, case of fish helpers and claret jug. Third prize, Miss Ryder and Mr R. Roberts, silver-plated bread plate and silver inkstand. The rounds of applause which greeted the successful skaters testified to the judges that their decisions met with general approval, and it may further interest the gentlemen who judged to learn that many self-appointed judges amongst the onlookers had arrived- at exactly the same decision. The prizes were, exceedingly handsome, and will be greatly valued -by those who were' fortunate enough to win them. On Thursday, October 8th, a Ladies' Graceful Skating Com- petition will be held, when three, prizes will be given. This should prove a very open event, and the judges will have a no enviable task to make their final choice. Mr Murray, the late conductor, of the Hip. podmOime band, has returned to Liverpool, and' Mr Newhall is now in charge. Mr1 Murray was exceedingly popular both with the orchestra and patrons of the rink. The gentlemen of the orcheStTa, after Mr Murray's departure sent" him, through Mr Newall, a, silver-mounted1- ebony baton, and the following letter of thanks was received from him in reply:—"Will you please convey to the gentlemen of the band' my very sincere thanks for the, handsome com- pliment they have paid met. I can assure you it was a most agreeable surprise, and apairt from its intrinsic value and utility I shall' always treasure it as a memento of a very pleasant summer spent with the Llandudno Skating Rink Band, and hope that we may be- associated together for many years to come."

APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICERS. A meeting of the Carnarvonshire Joint Sani- tary Committee was held under the presidency of Mr J. J. Marks, on Monday, the business" being to appoint medical officers of healtih and, medical inspectors of school children. The County had been divided into three divisions, and a Sub-committee elected for the purpose had nominated four gentlemen from amongst whom the final selection was to be made. The candidates nominated 'by the sub-com- mittee were placed in an awkward position, owing to Dr.. Richard Jones's withdrawal, A. letter was read from Dr. Jones, to the effect-. that since sending in his application he had found that he was nine months beyond the- age of 50, which was the age specified in the- advertisement. In another communication he, regretted the introduction of a painful element in the shape of anonymous letters of an in- timidating character, which he had received, with the view of frustrating his candidature. He considered that he was not wanting in dignity to his profession or his own position in seeking the appointment, his ionly desite being- to devote the remainder of his life, to a branch-, of work which had been of engrossing interest. to him. The appointments are for a term of five years. Several members expressed deep Tegret at. Dr. Richard Jones's withdrawal, and one or two advoCiatedJ a waiving of the age condition, in his case. The Chairman pointed out that there .could' be no waiving of the age condition without re- advertising. They must all feel sotrty that DTI. Jones should have been harassed by anony- mous letters. It was a vile thing to send such letters and the man who sent them in the ordinary way ought to be shot. At the close of this discussion a, resolution was passed strongly deprecating the sending of the anonymous letters, The appointment of the three officers was then made, Dr. Parry Edwards being elected' for the Carnarvon or central division (salary L500 a year), Dr. Travis for the northern divi- sion (salary £450), and Dr. E. Lloyd Owen for- the southern division (salary 9450).

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