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-=; 1. Britannic Assurance Company, LIMITED. (FORMERLY CALLED BRITISH WORKMEN'S AND GENERAL). Established 1866. CbLief Offices-BROAD S 1 REET CORNER, BIRMINGHAM. Extracts from the DIREC rORS' REPORT for the year endiug- December 31st, 1908 Notwithstanding the prevailing depres- The Annual Valuation has been made sion in trade and somewhat abnormal in- by Mr Thomas G. Ackland, F.I.A., the crease in claims, 8 U.I > ST A X T i A L IM- Company's Consulting Actuary. After PROVEMENT is shewn in the Company's making full provision for all increased INCOME!, FUNDS, and BUSINESS. liabilities, and applying upwards of £100,000 in enhancing: the stringency of The INCOME from all sources amount- the Valuation bases in both Branches, Mr ed to Ll,209,456, shewing an INOR.EA.S(E< Ackland reports a net surplus of £ 44,071. for the year of £ 52,120. Under his advice, the Directors declare The ACCUMULATED FUNDiSi the amount, of £ 26,100 availahle for dis- amounted to £ 2,192,107, shewing an trubution amongst the participating INCREASE for the year of £ 200,627- Policyholders and Shareholders and; thus again providing a reversionary bonus of CLAIMS. The Total payments for the thifrty shillings per cent for the year to all year amounted to £ 569,210, inclusive of participating Policyholders in the Im- JB142939 paid under Maturing: Endow- mediate Profit class, and making1 adequate ment and Endowment Assurance Policies, provision for those in the, Accumulated The TOTAL, AMOUNT' paid by the PrG\j class. CJompany to its Assurants in both FREIDK. T. JEFFERSON, [Branches up to 31st December, 1908, was £ 6,370,468. Chairman. s. J. Port, J Secretary. Gentlemen able to influence gcod business will find the Company's Agtncy very remunerative. Apply-Local District Office, Grasmere, Victoria Avenue, Llan- dudno. Superintendent—D. PHILLIPS.
NORTH WALES CHEISS ASSOCIATION.
NORTH WALES CHEISS ASSOCIA- TION. The draw for the first round of the North Wales Cup tournament resulted as follows:—Abergele v. Llandudno, Bangor v. Colwyn Bay, and: Wrexham v. Ruabon. In the second round the win- ners of the Wrexham v. Ruabon match will have a, bye. The Abergele v. Llan- dudno match wa,s played at Abergele on Thursday, and the contest excited much interest., from the fact tih-aiti the two clubs were considered about equal in playing strength, and that each was expected to c play its strongest possible team. This ,4 expectation was not, however. reallised, the usual second and third board players being, absent from the Llandudno ranks and No. 3 from those of Abergele. The result was a victory for Abergele by four games to three. The winners will now have to meet Bangor or Colwyn Bay, the match between which is fixed for Satur- clay, March 27th, at Bangor. Scores Abergele. T. Samuel (captain) 1 J. T. Eachus 0 S. H;. Harrison 1 W. E. Jones 1 R,. P. Chambers. 0 Dr. Wolstenholme 0 Li. Frazer 1 4 Llandudno. A. Laserson (captain) 0 < W. T. J-ones 1 H. nigginbottom 0 I J.Swinnerton 0 E. Roberts. 1 J.Thomas. 1 I R. W. Thompson 0 3
"JUDGE 1 ADVICE TOI BANKERS.
JUDGE 1 ADVICE TO BANKERS. Judge Moss in giving judgment in a •ease at Llanrwst Court, in which Owen Jones, a. local farmer, sued W. Griffith, butcher, and Naomi Jones, both of Ffes- tiniog, for £ 24 18s., said that the plain- tiff sold the male defendant a number of sheep. When he went tü him for the money the defendant showed a cheque he had received from America, which was not completed, and said, "I halve: to send this back. When it is returned you shall be paid." The plaintiff, however, insisted on both the defendants' note of hand. Naomi Jones attached her cross to the note, which was witnessed by the male de- fendant's wife. A point had arisen which had received his closest attention—the fact that the name of Naomi Jones had been placed, after her cross at the bank 'some time after she, had made it, and also the word witness by Mrs Griffith's name. All the parties admitted having signed the document, so no harm had been done. The action of the bank manager in adding the name was material, but it was dan- gerous and unwise to interfere with a document once completed, as anyone's name might be placed after the marked cross. He hoped the method adopted in this case would never be repeated. H,e gave judgment for the, plaintiff, with costs.
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RiHYLrPREISTATYN TRAMWAY SCHEME. RATEPAYERS' VOTE AT RHYL. The proposed tramway from Rhyl to Prestatyn was opposed by the Rhyl Coun- cil at the inquiry held a, month ago- by the Light Railway Commissioners. In ad- j ourning the inquiry for a month the Com- missioners said! that the Council might take a, poll of the ratepayers on the mat- ter, but were not compelled to do so. The Council, by nine votes to eight, re- fused to take a, poll. Thereupon the newly formed Ratepayers' Association de- cided to take a poll themselves, and this was held on Saturday a.t the> Corn Ex- change. Voting was confined to those on the voters' register, and was conducted on the lines of an ordinary municipal poll, Mr J. Pierce Lewis being the returning officer. The result was — For the scheme 556 Against. 170 Majority in favour 386
NASAL CATARRH and difficult…
NASAL CATARRH and difficult breathing. A Certain Cure. Nasal Catarrh commences usually by running at the nose, inflammation of the mucus membrane of that or- gan and throat being influenced, followed by a stopp- ing up of the air vesicles of the lungs and inflammation of the bronchial surfaces; developing generally into catarrhal bronchitis or asthma, with a dry orlose cough and difficult breathing. The safest and most certain remedy for conditions like these is Veno's Lightning Cough Cure. a medicine which acts directly on the mucus surfaces, relieves irritation and the stopped up feeling, clears the bron- chial tubes and air vesicles, and drives catarrh thoroughly out of the system. Veno's Lightning Cough Cure can be obtained for 9gd., Is. lid., and 2s. 9d., of all chemists.
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In a certain Northumberland village a gentleman walked into the post-office and asked for a penny stamp. On being sup- plied he brought a. letter from his pocket to put the stamp on. "You should gO! to the door and put your stamp on," said the postmistress. "Beg pardon, ma'am, but I got the stamp to put on the letter, not on the door." Friend: "Whalt are you doing now for a living:" Mills "I am contributing to the news- papers." Friend "But you know nothing of journalism." Mills "My dear fellow, I am advertis- ing for a situation." n
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BRITANNIC ASSURANCE COMPANY.i
BRITANNIC ASSURANCE COMPANY. We draw the attention of our readers to the very satisfactory report of this Company which is inserted in another page of this issue. The increase in in- come is 252,120, and the increase in funds are £ 200,627. These large figures are proof of the popularity of the Britannic. The amount of claims paid during 1908 ( £ 569,210) shews the advantages offered by the Company to the thrifty classes of the country. The industrial policies are in immed- iate quarter benefit; half-benefit in three months; and full benefit in six months. The special table branch policies offers retail insurance it is claimed at whole- sale prices. In the ordinary branch the premiums are low and the bonus is 30/- per cent- About twelve months ago the Company brought out an unique House Purchase scheme by which they are prepared to assist their policyholders to become own- ers of their residences by making ad- vances on well-letting properties up to 75 per cent of the value as certified by the Company's valuer in the case of lease- hold properties (with not less than 60 years' term unexpired), and up to 80 per cent of such value on freehold property at 4 per cent interest, conditionally on the borrower affecting an approved policy of assurance under the Company's Endow- ment Assurance Tables. People intend- ing to buy their own houses can apply for prospectus and convince themselves they can purchase the house they now live in for ultimately less than they now pay in rent. Prospectuses and any information will be readily given by the local super- intendent, Mr D. Philips, or any of the C ompan y' sagen ts.
THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. |
THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. The Bishop of St. Asaph, in conse- quence of a, severe attack of influenza, has been obliged to cancel all his engage- ments for the present. He has been con- fined to bed for several days, but we are glad to' state that he is now progressing towards recovery.
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CONWAY HORSE SHOW.—An appli- cation was made at Llandudno Police Court on Monday for an occasional licence to enable drinks to be sold at Con- way Horse Show on Easter Monday. It appears that similar licences had been granted in previous years, and the appli- cation was granted. -r'r"7'1"Y<'3IL
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- i "A MISERABLE SQUABBLE:."…
i "A MISERABLE SQUABBLE: I JUDGE, MOSS AND LLANRWST GUARDIANS. At Llanrwst Gounty Court on Friday, before Judge Moss, the Carnarvonshire Btanding Joint Committee sued the Llan- rwst Board of Guardians for 15s., the cost of conveying a, tramp from Capel Curig to Llanrwst Workhouse. The tramp, who had just left, the Bangor Workhouse, found his way to Capel Curig on March 7th. A farmer gave him food and shelter, and then sent for the police, who, finding the man very ill, removed him to the Llan- rwst Workhouse. The Police Committee applied to the Guardians for the cost of removal, but the Guardians replied that. they were not resposible. His Honour, in giving judgment for the defendants, said it was a, miserable squabble between two public bodies. The Guardians were only responsible through the action of their relieving officers and overseers, but they should have paid, and the Local Government Board would have allowed the sum to stand. Costs would be added, which would increase the sum falling upon the ratepayers.
TALES OF A COUNTRYWOMAN. !
TALES OF A COUNTRYWOMAN. "One clay last Summer," writes niv friend the naturalist, "I was far out on the Moors, away from the furthest fringe of civilisation—and I was woefully hungry. Coming upon a. one-storeyed cot- tage, packed away in the shelter of a small coppice, I knocked at the door, and, after a minute, I was admitted bv an apple-faced old dame, who had an un- mistakable odour of baked cakes about f her cotton-gown. I I may live to be ninety, but I shall never forget the taste, of the currants in that good woman's girdle-cakes. Ever [' since that day I have made a practice of eating currant girdle-cakes whenever and wherever possible and have found them the most satisfyng and delicious of all cakes." "Dear Miss X. Please excuse the absence of my daughter from school to- day as she is suffering from billiards." A little thought was needed before it was understood that the little girl was suffer- ing from the effects not of dissipation but of injurious fee-cling.
ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.I
ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN. What is described as a determined at- tempt has been made to. wreck a passenger train on the North Wales Narrow-gauge Raihvay near Carnarvon. The other night the last train was proceeding on its way for Dinas Junction when at the crossing known as Werlasdclu the engine-driver felt the engine jump, and he pulled up at once, but not until the last carriage had been derailed and somewhat damaged. The incident threw the pas- sengers. numbering about forty, into a state of wild excitement, the women screaming frantically. Fortunately nobody was injured. Upon an examination of the line there was found an obstruction caused by several big stones which had been driven in between the double rails at the crossing, and as they had been driven in the same direction as the train was proceeding they could not be dislodged by the engine. A sudden jolt threw most of the passengers in the last carriage off their seats, and a little later some of them, as the result of a second jolt, were thrown on their knees, after which the train was brought to a standstill. As this is not the only instance of wanton damage to pro- perty on this line, the police are in- vestigating the matter, and a reward is offered for the arrest of the culprits.
GOLF.
GOLF. The last monthly medal round of the year was played on Saturday on the links at the West Shore, Llandudno, in splendid weather. Twenty cards were taken out, and H. Reynolds put in a win with a, card reading 92-12--80. Other returns H. Ei. Bonnalie 93 12 81 C. F' 86 4 82 Ei. A. Neele'" 89 4 85 Dr. L. Mure 94 8 86 C. Searell 97 7 90 A. Conolly .102 12 90 J. E. Hallmark .115 18 97 An ardent golfer, by way of a. joke, dropped a golf ball into a nest his ancient parrot had built in the corner of its cage. Polly sat with exemplary patience en her novel egg, and appeared prettv well heart- broken when the weeks went oy and rhe found herself unrewarded. At last parrot flesh and blood could stand it no longer. A terrible screetching brought her owner downstairs at three o'clock one morning. What's the matter, Polly?" he asked, as he noticed the bird's beak was chipped trying to get at the egg's interior. "Matter screeched the bird. "Great Scot. I'm bunkered
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ILLANDUDNO AS IT WAS.
I LLANDUDNO AS IT WAS. A BRIEF REVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF LLANDUDNO. (By Mr. John Roberts, Bryn Celyn). ( During the Napoleon Bonaparte scare > at the commencement of last century in common with the whole country, great fear existe,di among the inhabitants of the, village, lest a French warship should visit, the bay. The authorities had caused bon- fires to he built, on the range of hills from here to Chester, so that a signal could be given in case the enemy effected, a land- ing. One of those bon-fires was built on the summit of the Great Orme. During & this excitement a suspicious-looking! foreign ship was anchored in the bay; the knowing ones salid that the French had arrived, and preparations were made to light the bon-firo; however, this was not done. that night. Next day the ship launched a boat and the crew commenced to row it ashore. The tension now wa,s intense. They landed, and to the great relief of the Llanduclnoites they only came ashore in search of water. To show that the old people were not going to allow the French to land without some resistance, when this ship was in the bay, Robert Williams, Tynyfron, was observed one evening sharpening his pitchfork and when a neighbour enquired of him what he meant, he said, "I'm mak- ing the points of this fork sharp, and if any of those Frenchmen land I shall pierce as many as I can with this fork." In the early part of the last. century, a, signal station was erected on the summit of the Great. Orme. The mode used for signalling was by arms and flags. The nearest station on the west was Puffin Island, and that, on the east Llysfaen, hence along the coast to Liverpool, as may be imagined in dull weather no sig- nalling could possibly be done. This station was kept for years by Mr Long- bottom, the grandfather of Mrs W. Brookes, butcher, and later by the late Mr Job. Jones. In the year 1862 the station was removed to' the present, light- house, which was built for signalling and to serve as a lighthouse as well. Mr Job Jones was headkeeper also. of the light- house until he retired. Of the many shipwrecks which occurred in the neighbourhood of Llandudno we might be permitted to mention a few. One of the most, notable was the "Hornby.' This wreck happened on the 1st day of January, 1824; she was a brig, and car- ried a crew of 16 hands. This ship was bound from Liverpool to Brazil, loaded with a valuable general cargo, which was estimated to be worth £ 60,000. During a northern gallei this good ship was driven on the rocks at njight, a short distance nearer the lighthouse than the north wes- tern ipoint of the Great, Orme; the crew were all lost with the exception of one man; this man happened to be on tihie, bowspirit of the vessel when she struck. He was thrown on the rocks, and although in a very exhausted condition, the night dark, and the, gale raging, he mustered his remaining strength and slowly climbed the rocks", until at last he was out of danger. Again he persevered and winded his way across the Orme. When the day was breaking he had found his way to the door of the Smithy, which was attached, to the copper mine. The miners going to work found him there and did all they could to alleviate his plight. The miners on being informed hastened to the scene of the wreck, but found no. traces whatever of any of the crew, who it, is sad to rela,te all perished. Part of the ship was forced by the sea. into a small opening in the rocks and remained stuck there for many years. This open;ing is called into this day Hornby C'ave. The cargo wa,s floating about the rocks, and some of the inhabitants endeavoured to secure it with ropes, hooks and grap- plings, and a. few narrowly escaped with their lives in the attempt. In the mean- time the wreck was reported to the authorities. In those times no coast guards nor police were available. Four soldiers were sent to guard the wreckage- The soldiers were quartered at the King's Head, and took great care of the. Hornby's valuable cargo and wreckage. A few years, before this occurrence one of the sons of Tynyfron, Owen Williams by name, en- listed as a soldier- If was the time of the Napoleonic wars. Owing to some in- firmities, when on the point of embarking to cross the channel from Dover, Owen deserted, travelled all the way from Dover. During the journey home he subsisted on what he could find and beg for. Arriving at Llandudno in a terrible plight, he afterwards settled down to work in the mine. When the news went abroad of the arrival of soldiers, afraid of being recog- nised, he hid himself during the day in ,the copper mine, and emerged therefrom at night to. his home at. Tynyfron. His penalty if found out, was to be shot. Robert Williams, his father, one evening ventured down to the King's Head, in order to, find out what the soldiers had to say. He had just settled down to h;s glass of beer when the soldiers came in, one of their number espying1 old Williams and noticing a resemblance to Owen Wil- lianas, taxed the old man by asking if he was a relation of Owen. Robert Williams was greatly excited and stoutly den;'ed, saying he did not know the man. How- ever, in a while he admitted he was his father. The men then said Owen had been their comrade, and all swore they would never give any information about Owen. The deserter was then fetched. An affected meeting fe-lowed. The King's Head was a scene of jollification that even'ng, and the secret was faithfully kept by the soldiers. Another notable wreck was that of the "Archiduco1 Palatine." She was an Italian brig, and carried1 a crew of eleven men. It was in the spring of the year ) 1847, and a. gale from the -T). i- -tLh-c:as"" was I raging. The good ship was forced, ashore ) and grounded on the southern end of the
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ILLANDUDNO AS IT WAS.
old weir wall just opposite the St. George's Hotel. Great excitement pre- vailed, no lifeboat was available, but the best boat on the shore, "The Lady Harriet," was at once manned. The brave and gallant crew consisted of John Jones, Llwynon Thos. Jones, T'anyrogo; Daniel Powell, Capt. Will. Jones (the father of Mr Win. Jones, 15, Madoe Street), John Davies, Ty Capel, father of Mr T'om Davies, decorator, and Thomas Brookes, Caroline-street (who was then a, very young man) coxswain. Owing to the terrible- state of the sea the, boat was half swamp- ed, and driven back ashore on her beam ends with great force, while preparing for another attempt. The sailors on board the wreck launched their own boat, and eight of their number got on board; in making for the beach it was capsized; three of the occupants were lost, but the other five were saved. The remaining three on board the ship were also saved when the tide receded. The inhabitants of Llandudno could not understand one word of what the shipwrecked sailors said, and an interpreter was requisitioned from Liverpool. This ship had on board a cargo of Indian corn, and the bulk not being of a very substantial character, the corn was soon strewn by the sea about the shore in vast quantities. The miners who did not believe any wrong was being done gathered up the corn in order to feed their swine. Officers came to guard the wreck, and a search was made among the cot- tages for Indian corn, but, it could not be j found, as miners had ma-nag-ed to hide what they had collected. However, so strict was the discipline in the Noncon- fornnst Churches in those times, that very few members remained owing to the fact that they had been dismissed for par- ticipating in the appropriation of the Indian corn which was about the sea beach. Among those that were saved ivas an Italian boy, his father being lost in this wreck. This boy was harboured by a miner named Harry Davies. The boy had endeared himself so much to his cus- todian that he was looked upon and treat- j ed as a, son. Davies would not on anv account part with the boy, and some of his relations had to come all the way from Italy to claim and fetch him before Davies would relinquish his hold of the lad. (To be Continued).