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i)T LLANDUDNO URBAN COUNCIL…
i)T LLANDUDNO URBAN COUNCIL STEEPLECHASES. PLAN OF THE COURSE. ^^——= —r —' —i———
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r- LLANDUDNO'S ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. SPORTING NOTES BY FREE LANCE JUNIOR. Like many more readers of the "Adver- tiser" I have been reading: with con- siderable interest. the articles, written by Mr John Roberts, Bryn Oelyn, under the heading of "Llandudno as it Was," which will have to be followed by a further series of "Llandudno as it will Be" if we get many more set-backs from our Govèrnol's and Rulers. Is it not enough that the extreme section of our Coun- cillors should have mis-ruled us so long on matters appertaining to the Sabbath, Sun- day chairs, trams, etc., etc., without magistrat,es putting in their oar to assist them ? Last year the R,oiller Skating Rink was on Good Friday the rendezvous of hundreds of residents and visitors; this year the fiat has gone forth from the Great Unpaid that on this day there is to be no skating. Really I thought our bench was composed of men with more enlightenment. The great absurdity of it all is that whilst, a taboo is put on an absolutely harmless pastime, others such as football, hockey, golf, motoring, etc. will go on in their old sweet way without let or hindrance. I must say the more I think of it the more I am convinced that a more ridiculous "Charley's Aunt" interference with the requirements of Llandudno at Eastertide I have never heard of. Just for one moment think of it; supposing it turns out wet on Good Friday, what on earth have we to amuse those visitors who have come for a few clays' holiday? Absolutely nothing until the evening. A record of those who were on the Bench deserves to be chronicled for future reference. I append it, and no doubt my readers w:!ll ponder the subject over in their minds: Dr. Dalton (chairman), Wm. Bevan, J. O. Thomas, Dr. Williams Ephraim Wood, and Robert Roberts. I apologise for this digression, but really the whole thing is so preposterous that I could not he)lp calling attention to it. At the first blush of thought I arrived at the conclusion it was a first day of April joke, and a poor one at that how- ever, we have one thing to be thankful for, it will not interfere with our Annua1 Steeplechase anymore than the fact, serious enough in all that conscience, we are under-navyed, or that the Paris postal arrangements are just a little bit queered, not to say messed up, at, the time of writing. Monday Evening. There are some very disturbing rumOUTI rife as to the scratchings likely to be notified on the morrow. "Scrivener," "Cork" and "Lantern Magic" being the most serious, for in the event of their withdrawal it means a walk over for "Silver Paint" and "Incandescent Light." There is absolutely no truth in the rumour freely circulated that. "Stickler" 1 is down with "Suffragitis." Not a few of the jockeys in training are believers in the "Day-Light Savings Bill"; they were out at an unconscionable early hour recently. By the way, I hear on unimpeachable authority that an in- surance against defeat has been effected, that is to say jjf. the steed insured comes a cropper, or is otherwise placed out of the running, there is a substantial sum await- ing the owner as a solatium. I have not heard the amount of the premiums paid, or the Insurance Company that has effected the business, but I quite fancy there is money in it, and certainly if the bitter pill is sufficiently gilded the loser will not mind much. No doubt you have read elsewhere- that seven and a half millions less has been spent in drink last year, but, I also learn from the same authority that as a nation we are also less honest than we were. The question naturally arises which would you sooner have, a, drink or a. stigma? Tirs is a question for the Temperance party to ponder over; I don't know if I am right in my deductions, but if it, is a fact that if we drink less we are more dis- honest, and more honest when we drink more, then we have arrived at a stage in car history which will require some ser-MM -consideration before it is done with. Peps? In his essay on Man says:- "Honour and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there ail the honour lies." No, pardon me, I am not moralising. I am- simply giving you uncontroverted facts, and when I read them the question 1 of our honesty locally forced itself upon me, more especially on the, Sunday ques- tion. I have no wish to labour the point, but do we practise, when away upon our holidays, what we preach at home, and what we say our visitors must do, or go elsewhere? And go elsewhere they will if we continue to dictate and make so many local Commandments, when by staying at home or going elsewhere, (they can enjoy harmless recreation as a right, not as a privilege or special favour. I am inclined to the opinion, indeed I know in many scores of cases, we do not "play the game" honourably, and I am not alone in this opinion and knowledge of facts, but "enuff sed" for the present, let, us to the course. By the way, the map produced last week in these columns was much sought after. One reader writes:—"I learnt more of Llandudno from a half-hour's study of your map than I had previously gleaned in a six months' visit." Our in- structi-ons as to the direction of Llys Helig were found invaluable to a large party on Tuesday evening. What they discovered will be the subject, of much interest and dealt with elsewhere in these columns. Wednesday. The fact that the news of Messrs Shackleton and Co., having, discovered the South Pole synchronises, with the dis- coveries of Llys Helig as having really existed at one time, are the two. subjects most spoken of in local circles. The Llys Helig sward will he hereafter known as "Silver Paint's" training ground. The way this steed romped about in the highest of spirits on the sandy beach c.allred forth the remark that he might, have known he was to have a, walk over on the Third of April. I see :n the official racing table seratchings, the Owner of "Cork" is a master plumber which encourages the re- mark that in withdrawing his steed he has wi disappointed as well as disjointed a la.rge number of the sporting fraternity. 'Tis so, 'tis a putty, putty 'tis, 'tis so," to paraphrase a well-known quota- tion. By the way, "put not your faith in race-owners" must now be added to my book on hints to backers. I per- sonally spoke to the. owner and trainer on Saturday last, and was assured that "Cork" was ai certain starter. I had a, floating c.ommi'S'on on this steed, and now it has sunk like Llys Helig out of slight. I certainly shall consider he is Owen me something by this action. S "Lantern Magic" I hardly thought would face the starting flag. This steed has done yeoman service during his racing career, and can assuredly rest on his laurels with contentment. The nomination of Mr William Ellis Jones' steed, "Re-Tyred," was effected during his absence, consequently I pre- sume he considered it would be impossible to get into racing form with any chance of success in the short time remaining before the race. It is from these facts, just quoted, that "Silver Paint" and "Incan- des-cent Light" are given a walk over. If only one other steed had been left in the running we should have seen as pretty a tussle as it is possible to conceive. ¡ The Central Stakes will be run to a finish. "Siamsonia," is attending all zn "meat-ings" for training purposes, and his backers seem brimful of confidence; he will, however!, be "sandwiched' between 1 two sterling racers in "Wyddfyd Lad" and I "Concert Extension." The former is cer- tain to make the pace a cracker, and "Concert Extension," if he only does half as weiil on the day of race as lie is doing in the trai-niirig spins, will want a lot of shaking off. "Wyddfyd Lad" is despite rumours to the contrary, out of the hands of the Vet. V In the Eastern Race we 'are to have a "Battle Royal," no less than four starters are guaranteed, "Stickler," "Jetty," "Peter Pan" and "British Fleet," and backers would do well to watch my tips for a, win and a place. There will be more blown horses running there this year than for some seasons past. After such inter- mittent spells of work this is not to be wondered 'at, for horses going at half- speed, and at racing pace are two very d'fferent things. Several of those that have appeared almost fit to the eye, and moved over the ground as smoothly as possible in their easier paces, are quite disappointing' when asked to go along at top speed. I have seen one or two pri- vate spins recently and more than one of the fancied seemed very distressed after only a moderate distance was covered, and at no great pace. "Stickler" still takes hold a, bit, is inclined to hesitate and work round an obstacle instead of taking it in his stride. His great difficulty seems I in getting- off the mark. His trainer O should certainly introduce into his train- ing at once, getting smartly off the mark. "Peter Pan" has been so long an absentee from the course that I doubt his ability to stay the distance. I have not seen him, even at exercise, of late, so must suspend judgment until I can glean something more reliable than mere heresay evidence of his fitness. Time was when he ran valiantly, but only training can keep you "in a D loran do. state of fitness." I "Jetty" is bound to run a hot favourite, and nothing but a severe accident can upset his chances. "British Fleet" will run him close, and just, now the Navy question being so. much to the fore, those in search of omens could not possibly find a better oppor- tunity of backing their fancy. I am con- fident he will uphold his name and run the gauntlet of public opinion, and in doing so find many backers. LATEST *BETTING. Friday Noon. CENTRAL SITAKES,. "Wyddfyd Lad," evens for a win, 4 to 1 on for a place not taken, although money offered. "Samsonia," 6 to 1 against for a win, 3 to 1 for a place. Money freely offered and taken. "Concert Extension," 4 to 1 against for a win, evens for a place. A great deal of ready-money business is being done on this steed. EASTERN STAKES. "Jetty" and "British Fleet" evens for a wi-n, 5 to. 1 .on for a place. Plenty of offers but few takers. "Stickler," 6 to 1 against for a win, 4 to 1 a place. "Peter Pan," 4 to 1 against for a win, 3 to 1 a place.
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PECULIAR MATRIMONIAL DISPUTE.
PECULIAR MATRIMONIAL DISPUTE. SEQUEL, TO AN ILLNESS At Llandudo Police Clourt on Monday, before Dr. Dalton and other magistrates,. Mlrs Elizabeth Jane Williams, Council Street, applied for a maintenance order against her husband, a labourer, working zn at Llysfaen. Mr J. J. Marks, for the applicant, said. the parties were married at Llanrhos Church three years ago at Easter, and. had always lived with the wife's mother. For a. considerable time defendant came home regularly at week-ends and support- ed his wife properly. As a sequel to an attack of rheumatic fever the wife's heart became permanently out of order, and it was a unique feature in the ,c,a,se that he 'would have to ask the magistrates to excuse her attendance that day. Her medical attendant was present, and would give evidence that, it would be absolutely dangerous for her to appear in that or any other court. Mr Joseph Lloyd, for the defendant, said he would have to enter formal objec- tion. The only person who could make the application was the married woman herself, and it could not be made unless she was present. Mr Marks said the application had been made in the summons. Mr Lloyd: The complaint has been made but not application. Mr Marks suggested that if the matter stood over for a time he and Mr Lloyd might he able to arrive at! an arrange- "I zn ment. Mr Lloyd said he had no objection to that, but he would like to state that de- fendant had offered to find lodgings for his wife and support her at Llysfaen. That offer was still open, and his wife could take possession whenever she liked to go over. The case was adjourned to enable the parties to llinfNe at an understanding.
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