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FOOTBALL. CONWAY v. GREENFIELD. WELSH COAST CUP (Semi-Final). One of the semi-final ties in the Welsh Coast Senior Cup Competition was de- cided on the Council Field on Saturday, when Conway and Greenfield met. The weather was fine, and there was a huge crowd present, the majority hailing from Conway, and did not fail to let their voices be heard. Greenfield were minus their clever outside right, Geo. Petrie. The game was of the typical cup-tie order, and not by any means contested in the best of good feeling; as a matter of fact Mr Referee Slater had to call the players together towards the close of the game and give them a little ad-vice. < I am not going to attempt to give a de- scription of the game, but, cannot help feeling that the better team on this occar sion lost, while at the same time giving credit to Conway for a plucky fight. At half-time the Greenfielders, clad by the way in appropriate jerseys, were leading by one goal to nil, obtained from a well- placed corner. One pleasing feature of the match was that there was very little deliberate kick- ing out by either side, the backs placed or endeavoured to place the ball well down the field on almost every occasion, and it may be stated here that the full-back play on both sides was excellent. Conway opened the second-half with a, vigorous attack, but there was not much system apparent. The only man who had a clear perception of the thing to do was Ernest Parry, and he spoilt otherwise good play by questionable tactics. Greenfield were far superior in thetr style of play until near goal, when they got too excited and were repulsed without much difficulty. Conway on the other hand should have equalised early in the second half, both S. Parry and Chase being given oppor- tunities such as seldom occur. Craven on the outside right did not shine until the last quarter of an hour, but even then he seemed fonder of the corner flag than the goal-mouth. About fifteen minutes from time Conway equalised from a, penalty kick, which took the heart out, of Greenfield. Whether Mr Slater was right or not in giving the penalty is a question that will be discussed for some time by the supporters of the clubs. It did seem a penalty too severe for the offence, but the referee was in a good position to see exactly what did take place. After this unexpected success the Conway players rose to the occasion, and from a centre by Craven Sam Parry gave his side the lead, the only thing he did right during the afternoon. During the last two or three minutes Greenfield tified hard to get on equal terms, but were not quite equal to the task, and consequently Conway passed into the final by two goals to one. The following were the teams:- Conway.—Llew Parry (goal), T. Jones and N. Ellis (backs), B. Owen, T. John- son and Thompson (half-backs): Craven, Atherton, E. Parry, Ei. Chase and Sam Parry (forwards). Greenfield.—Peers (goal), J. Furnival and Peters (backs), N. Jones, R. E. Jones and J. George (half-backs), D. Parry, Binks Petrie, Frost, T. E,vans and D. Griffiths, forwards. DENBIGHSHIRE AND F'LINTSHIRE, CUP. This semi-final tie was played at Rhos on Monday. Wrexham sent their reserve team. Rhos did the bulk of the pressing. In the first, half Davies and Williams scored. Pike failed with a penalty for Wrexham, but, Mason scored shortly after. Wrexham in the second half improved, and kept Rhos well in hand. Pike eventually scored before the finish. Final: Rhos Rangers, two goals; Wrexham, two goals. WELSH COAST FOOTBALL LEAGUE. A meeting of the Executive Committee was held at Bangor on Wednesday night, Mr D. Richards in the chair. The Fes- tiniog club was fined three shillings for being ten minutes late at Holyhead. Mr Miller, a League referee, was fined half- a-crown for befxng late at, the Denbigh v. Carnarvon match. Two curious incidents arose during the meeting. Two of the members-Mr D. H. Hughes and Mr Rawson Hughes-are brothers and secretaries of the Denbigh Town and Denbigh Church Guild clubs respectively. Mr Rawson Hughes applied for his transfer1 from the Town to the Church Guild club. His brother opposed the application which, however, was granted. Later Mr Rawson Hughes complained of an irregularity in connection with a transfer form of a player from the Den- bigh Church Guild club to the Denbigh Town club. Mr Vincent moved that the transfer form be cancelled, and that the question as to the use of Mr Rawson Hughes's name as a, signatory be referred to the Welsh Association. This was car- ried. Denbigh Town Club was fined half-a- crown and two points deducted on account of their junior team playing an ineligible man against Colwyn Bay. The Denbigh secretary of the team said junior team had no points to deduct. Mr Vincent: They may get some before the season is out,. The man referred to named Pierce was suspended for 14 days.

ABERYSTWYTH SUMMER BAND. Another public meeting of ratepayers was held at Aberystwyth on Tuesday, night to- consider the question of providing a band for the coming season. A committee of local musicians appointed at, a previous meeting recommended that a band of 24 performers, including six professionals, be engaged at, a cost- o E600, for the sea- son. The Mayor, who presided, referred to the small attendance, and said that the ones who had been growling most were now the ones who, stopped away. 1 Mr Ü. D. White said it was an unjust thing to blame, the rate- payers for the small attendance. It was the business of the Town Council to pro- vide the band and to provide the money. I —(Hear, hear.) After considerable discussion the Com- mittee's recommendation that the Council engage; a band of 24 performers at a cost of E600 was carrield by a large majority.

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SATURDAY NIGHT POPS.—The fol- lowing was the programme, arranged by Mr O. W. Roberts, which was given on Saturday last.: -Pianoforte solo, Mr Charles Hughes; recitation, "Briary Villas," Mr Ernest Davies; song, "Nancy Lee," Mr J. E!. Hornsby; recitaitton, Miss Mona, Thomieson; song, Miss Ceridwen Roberts; humorous recitation, Mr E. G. Evans, Rhyl; song, "Lead Kindly Light," Mr Llewelyn Davies, Colwyn Bay; song, "The Heavenly Song," Miss Ü. M. Edwards; concertina, solo, "March," Mr Kendall; pianoforte solo, Miss Annie Myfanwy Jones; recitation, Miss A. Higginbottom; song, "The Skipper," Mr J. E. Hornsby; song, "When the heart is young," Miss C. M. Edwards; song, "Arm, Arm ye Brave," Mr Llewelyn Davies; concertina, solo, Mr Kendall song, Miss Ceridwen Roberts; song, "Sleep on," Miss Emily Symonds; song and chorus. "Must I go and empty hand- ed," Miss Florrie Roberts; accompanist, Mr Charles Hughes; chairman, Alderman John Owen, C'.C. On Saturday the last of the series of the concerts will be given, when a special charge will be made and the proceeds devoted to the Children's Free Meals.

NEWiSBOYS FINED FOR. SHOUT- ING.-R,oibert Owen and Llewelyn Wynne, newsboys, were charged at Llan- dudno Police Court, on Monday with shouting in the street to the annoyance, of residents. Both were fined Is. and costs. For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/1, 2/9 21

COLWYN BAY FIREMEN. CHARGES OF THEFT AFTER A FIRE REMARKABLE! OLOSiEI TO THE, PROSECUTION. The hearing was resumed at Colwyn Bay on Friday of the charges against Col- wyn Bay firemen of stealing certain goods from a grocer's shop in Conway Road. Mr T. G. O'sborn again presided. There was a large attendance. At the previous court one of the accused, a fireman named David Jones, was convicted, but the further decisions of the bench on the case were deferred. Mr El. Ei. Bone prosecuted, and Mr Joseph Lloyd (Rhyl) defended. The first case taken on Friday was that against John Jones, plumber, and a mem- ber of the brigade, who was charged with stealing one veal and ham pie, one box of biscuits, one pot of potted turkey, and one bottle of pickles, of the total value of 5s., the property of the prosecutor, Frank Brereton. Mr Bone recapitulated the circum- stances of the case as previously reported, THE PROSECUTOR,'Si EVIDENCE. The prosecutor explained how he oame to invite the two firemen who were re- maining on duty to help themselves to some pies on the counter, biscuits and cheese, and mineral water. He was very pleased by the way in which the fire had been put, out, and he said to the two men, "I have no money only what' is in the drawer, a few coppers, but I will see you to-morrow." He asked the number of the men, and was told there were ten. He meant to give them some money. He was desirous that the two he was speaking to should have some refreshment, and he thought there was no one else on the premises. It was not his intention that the police should have refreshment. He had given the exact, words, as far as he remembered them, which he used in giv- ing the invitation to the two' firemen. It was possible that what he said was mis- understood. In reply to Mr Lumley, the witness said he discovered that the articles were missing in the afternoon of the, same day. He knew two firemen had been left in charge of the premises, but he made his complaint to the police. He did not suspect the firemen more than anybody else, but he always went to the police if there was anything missing. He thought tha,t, was the proper thing to do. The Chairman: Have all the goods you missed been restored to you? The Prosecutor: No, not one-half. The Chairman And nothing has been restored to you otherwise than through the police. Mr Lumley: Do you believe the. con- stables' could hear what you said to the firemen 1 The Prosecutor: Yes., I think so. They were behind me, nearer the door. My brother-in-law was with me. Joseph James Jackson, of Cheshire House, Rhos-on-Sea, said he lived with Mr Brereton, who was his brother-in-law. He went with Mr Brereton to. the shop in Conway Road on the morning of the fire, and came away wilth him. Two police- men came away at the same time, Just before leaving he was in the shop, and there were two policemen and two, men behind the counter. He could not identify them, but one had a helmet on. The wit- ness repeated the conversation as to the pies, biscuits, and cheese previously given in evidence. THE OFFICER WHO TOOK A PIE. Police Constable William Jones stated that Fireman John Jones, the present de- fendant, was one of the three men in the shop at the time of the conversation. One of the firemen said to Mr Brereton that he need not stop, and that everything would be all right, as they were stopping there. Then came the invitation to take food. It was quite reasonable to think, the officer said in reply to Mr Lloyd, that the firemen did not see Mr Brereton point to the food as the shop was very dark. The officer was questioned by Mr Lum- ley as to 'hi.s reason for returning to the shop afterwards. He said he thought it was his duty to return to have a look round. He thought that Mr Brereton meant the witness to have a, piece of pie if he wished to have it. Mr Lumley pressed the officer on the point. The Chief Constable is here, he said, and this is a matter which affects the police force, and it should come out. Why did you help yourself to the pies, having just said the invitation was to the firemen. The Witness I thought I was justified in doing it, because I thought the invita- tion extended to me as well. In answer to the Chairman, the Con- stable said his object in -going to the shop was to see if the firemen wanted any further assistance, and to see that no' unauthorised persons entered the premises. Mr Lumley: While you were on these premises, after you returned and Mr Brereton had gone away, did you see any- body taking anything out of these prem- ises. Police Constable Jones Decidedly not, sir. Police Constable Joseph Jones gave confirmatory evidence, which differed from that of the constable, only in minor details. He distinctly regarded the in- vitation, at the time, as being given to' all the men present. RECOVERING THE! ARTICLES. Sergeant W. A. Thomas said that on Friday last he visited the premises of the defendant in Penrhyn Road. He saw the defendant's wife, who handed to him the articles produced which Mr Brerton after- wards identified. On the Monday follow- ing the witness saw the defendant at his workshop, and told him that proceedings were going to, be, taken against him by summons, zn andi the defendant said, "The sooner the better for me." The witness said he thought the defendant bore the highest possible character. The articles were voluntarily produced by his wife. Cross-examined, Serigeant Thomas said that when he called to see Mr Brereton the latter said he had reason to suspect that the firemen had been taking: goods from the shop. CRIMINAL OR, CIIVIL,1 Mr Joseph Lloyd submitted that there was no' case to' answer, and that Mr Brereton's remedy should have been a civil action. The whole point involved the question of right. It had been decided that there was no felonious intent if there was a bonarfide claim of right, however unfounded. Mir Bone submitted that what Mr Brereton had said could not have the meaning which it had been sought to put, upon his words. The men were told they could take the food to eat, and that could not mean that they could itiake things away. The Bench retired to consider the point, and the Ohajirman said they were of opin- ion that there was a case to go on. THE DEIFEIN'DANT'Si STORY. The defendant pleaded "not guilty" and elected 'to be tried by a jury. Be was called in his own defence, and said he was a master plumber, and had been seventeen years in the Oolwyn Bay Fire Brigade. No other complaint of any kind had ever been made against him. The defendent met Mr Brereton, after the fire, and took him to where the fire had broken out,. Mr Brereton appeared very gratefull for what the brigade had done, and could not thank them enough for their promptness. He then said "You can help yourselves to whatever you care to take." This the de- fendant considered was a permission to take anything in reason,, and that the "yourselves" meanit all who were present, including the policemen. The defendant only had two or three small biscuits in the shop and he felt he had a right after what the prosecutor had said to take the pie and the other articles mentioned. Hie believed he had a, perfect right to do it, but if Mr Brereton though he had taken an unreasonable advantage of the invita- tion he was willing to pay for them.. Cross-examined by Mr Bone: The, de- fendant did not hear anything at all about biscuits, cheese ,or mineral waters. He was coming from the back of the shop with the torch and did not hear the ber- ginning, of the conversation, and the only words he heard were "You can help your- selves to whatever you like." The reason he took the tin of biscuits was that it was saturated, and he thought it was spoiled. The defendant, in reply to! Mr Lumley, said he was the chief engineer of the bri- gade, and he considered it the duty of a fireman to protect the, property of persons whose property had been on fire, But he felt he had the right to take whatever he liked in deciencY-iany little thing that he had a fancy for. Mr Lloyd then reasserted that as the man really thought he had a right to do this, he could not be considered guilty of theft. Without, hesitation he asked the Bench to say thaitl tberei had been a mis- take. As soon as Mr Brerton admitted the possibility of a misunderstanding the case fell to the ground. Although there was a great deal of doubt as to what Mr Brereton actuailly said, that, was im- material. The defendant, the advocate contended, acted perfectly reasonably in taking- the. few paltry articles which had been produced. The whole of this thing was a deplorable misunderstanding, and the soon it was forgotten the better. THE BENCH'S DECISION. The Bench had another long consulta- tion in their private room, and on return- ing the Chairman, called up David Jones, who was convicted on Wednesday night, and said that very great allowance was to be made, although the offence was serious in view of the man's position in the fire brigade. However, the Bench felt thait justice would be satisfied by binding over the defendant in his own recognis- ances of £ 5, As to the other defendant, John Jones, the magistrates had decided after long and careful consideration, by a majority, to dismiss the ca,se against him.—(Applause in court.) REMAINING CHARGES WITH- DRAWN. Mr Bone said that in view of that de- cision and as the circumstances of the other five cases did not materially differ from those of the case against John Jones, he would like, with the permission of the Bench, to withdraw the, other cases. His client only prosecuted in the cases from a sense of public duty, and full 'in- vestigation having been made and justice satisfied, it did not seem necessary that the prosecutor, as a private person, should proceed further. He trusted, however, that the Bench would think that Mr Brereton was quite right in bringing the matter forward in the public interest. The Chairman said the course taken by the prosecution took him by surprise, and he thought took all the justices by sur- prise. The two, cases had been heard distinctly on their own merits, and the Bench had no intention of deciding the other cases by these. The cases were serious, involving an institution which ought to have the perfect confidence of all the inhabitants of Colwyn Bay, which had been assailed, and had been necessarily, so by the wise and sensible words of the men's own advocate on Wednesday. The men had been accused of reprehensible conduct which, whether it came exactly within thei limits of the Law or not,, had brought disgrace upon the institution and upon the town. It was hardly right, there- fore, that the other cases should be stopped, and the bench could not give their consent, to such a course, but Mr Bone very well knew, the limits of the I magisterial power in the: matter. Mr Bone said he felt that after the de- cision Which had been given, no jury would convict at Quarter Ses- sions, as, apart from the amount of goods taken, the evidence against the other men would be the same. His instructions, therefore, were not to offer any evidence upon the other cases. The Court then rose after a sitting which had lasted some six hours.

NATURE JOTTINGS. MARCH, 2,2:.—There was little promise at the commencement, of the past week of the timely arrival of the wheatear, but by its end the whole aspect had changed. Of the continued and genial winds from the south during: the three last days of the week the wheatears had apparently taken advantage, for some of them have appeared on our shores. Yesterday, the first day of spring according to the calendar, I had two male birds under close observation on the Great Orme-at, home again. Just now they are in their most hanrlsome plumage, but much of the brilliancy will be lost when the nesting season with all its cares and anxieties are ended. Other spec&es, too, are returning, two of which are represented throughout, the winter months in this district. by one or two in- dividuals. The small parties of clean- looking pied wagtails which we may now see following the plough are, immigrants from the Continent, and so are, the the meadow pipits whose plumage is lighter and the markings more clearly defined than those of our resident birds. The jingling; notes of the corn bunting are now to be heard on our fields; we watch him raise hits head slightly, open wide his bill, and pour out a conglomeration of harsh, unmusical notes; but we are most apt to condescend to, his selection, for bed- sides being a welcome. token of spring we cannot, forget that of his inherited gift, it is not likely that we shall hear anything but his best. GREY 11 GEESE PASSING OVER LLANDUDNO. Word comes from "E.G." of his having seen five "grey" geese flying northward over Llandudno. on the 19th, but regrets that he was unable to distinguish the species. Unless one is familiar with their calls it is practically impossible t,o, tell the species of grey geese seen on the, wing. It is impossible for me to say which species- they would be, possibly they were pink- footedls if not, then white-fronte ds. LATE FLOWERING OF THE LESSER CELANDINE. A small bunch of lesser celandines was brought to me on Sunday, picked in the fields neigihhouring1 on Llandudno, and until then I had not seen a;ny of the flowers. This year the plant has been unusually late in flowering, and Llan- dudno, is not the only place in which this fact was noted. In ordinary years the lesser celandine flowers in February, and by March we find it much in evidence; the vicissitudes of the past winter season, however, were scarcely of that nature inimical to plant growth, though evidently they were sufficiently adverse to retard their flowering to time. It was only during the last few days that the sallow came into bloom, and this too,, was late, but now that the weather is warmer every advantage is taken of it by the plants, and should it, continue kind they will come up by leaps and bounds. R. W. J.

The Rev. D. Boskins, Festiniog, a Cal- vinistic Methodist minister, has been ap- pointed chaplain of the 7th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

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