The North Wales Times

MOLD. VOLUNTEER MARCH OUT. The members of the local corps of volun- teers assembled at headquarters at the Dolphin Hotel, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of a route march. Before they left, the N.C. Officers and men were inspected by Captain C. E. Willes, Adjutant. A most enjoyable march was subsequently indulged in along the Wrexham Road, via Llong, and back. On their return, a smoking concert was held in the armoury, under the presi- dency of Captain T. M. Keeene. A capital programme of music was supplied. During tha proceedings an interesting ceremony was performed, in the presentation by the chairman, of the long service medal to Private T. Whitlev. BILLIARD LEAGUE. The return match between the league teams of the Conservative clubs took place on Wednesday, when Mold had for their opponents Holywell, whom they beat by 63 points. Scores MOLD. C. Mather, 100; E. Parkinson, 102; J. Welch, 93; J. M. Lowsby, 82; Dr. Lunt, 102; A. Evans, 55; total, 534. HOLYWELL. Bert Williams, 54; C. E. P. Jones, 54; J. Lloyd Williams, 106 J. P. Lowsby, 101; W. Griffiths, 60 H. Rowlands, 102 total, 471. On Thursday, Mold met St. Asaph. The homesters were in excellent form, and de- feated the Cathedral men by 202 points. The best break made in the matches so far is one of 55 by Dr. Lunt. Scores :— MOLD. A. Evans, 100; E. Parkinson, 101; J. M. Lowsby, 62; C. Mather, 101; Dr. Lunt, 100; A. E. Jones, 100; total, 594. ST. ASAPH. G. O. Williams, 87; W. G. Kelly, 60; J. R. Williams, 101; T. Powell, 63; T. F. Ro- berts, 28 H. C. Griffiths, 52 total, 392. COSMOPOLITAN SOCIETY. The ready response by the members of this society, resulted on Tuesday in one of the most pleasant evenings in the records of the society. The event was a social, and right royally was it done. The programme was a lengthy one, and the proceedings lasted until just eleven o'clock. It consis- ted of a pianoforte duett by Messrs. Kendall and Thomas; song, I am waiting,' Mr. Wyatt; song,' I'll take you home Kathleen,' Mr. J. Fletcher; song, 'My white washer,' Mr. J. H. Williams (encored), and Listen to my tale of woe song,' Children's voices,' Mr. Edwin (encored), and Bay of Biscay;' song, Root ti toot,' Mr. W. H. Pugh sqng, By the Fountain,' Mr. Rutter Thomas; song, Tweedal,' Mr. Kendall (encored), and Sally;' song, Queen of Angels,' Mr. J. M. Lowsby; song, 'I didn't,' Mr. J. S. Adams (encored), and Down by the sea;' piano- forte selection, Mr. Willie Birch; song, Dreary Sky,' Mr. Rutter Thomas; song. 1 Baby on the shore,' Mr. A. E.Wyatt; song, 1 Clementine;' Mr. Kendall. Much amuse- ment was created by a drawing competition. The competitors were blindfolded, and had to draw a man on horseback. Some of the sketches were so grotesque that the equani- mity of the audience was entirely upset. Mr. J. H. Williams secured the first prize, and Messrs. T. A. Dawton and M. W. Morgans who tried for the second prize, had another try, when the former gained the judge's favour.. The adjudicator was Mr. Chas. Marsden. For the excellent success attained, Mr. Edwin Roberts, as chairman, must be con- gratulated, as well as the secretary, Mr. Boosie. FOOTBALL. Saturday last was a red letter day in the town, so far as football is concerned, the fixture being Mold v Buckley Victoria in an engagement in the Wirral League. There is always great rivalry between Mold and Buck- ley for supremacy, and the match was looked forward to with a great amount of interest. In the initial encounter at Buckley, Mold were defeated after a stubbornly contested game by the narrow margin of one goal to nil, and of course they were anxious to wipe off the defeat. All however fully realised the difficulty of the task, the Victorias being an exceedingly fine combination, for besides being well up the league table, it may be mentioned that they rather easily trounced the Rhyl combination team on the previous Saturday in the semi final for the North Wales Coast Cup. The Vies brought a record following, some hundreds of en thusiaistsf rom Buckley making the journey on foot. There was a splendid 'gate' the enclos- ure being about wholly filled up. The teams were fully representative, and were under the charge of referee Porter, Chester. Operations were commenced at 3 30, Mold winning the toss. The opening stages were well contested, both sides throwing all energy into their work. The home left wing, Davies and J. R Jones, were early conspicuous, and by pretty move- ments worked the ball down to the Buckley goal, but a fine defence was met with. Yet the home lot were not to be denied for they persistently pestered their opponents, D. M. Jones and Welch on the right wing passing and centering well. Cheers went up all round, and after interesting play, the Buckley goal fell from the foot of D. M. Jones. This put extra vigour into the play, and the homesters were particu larly in earnest. After give and take play, Mold again got the upper hand of their oppon- ents despite fine work from the halfbacks, and full-backs. The home right got well down, Jones passing to Welch who again returned the ball to his partner in the goal mouth, Jones tipping it to Davies who put on the final touch. There was tremendous excitement for Mold were two none up. The visitors were by no means disheartened, and they went off in rare style, a foul giving them a decided advant- age within a couple of yards from the goal. The penalty kick was taken, and after a scrim- age it was got away, and play opened out. Both goals were attacked in turn, but the homesters were having the most of the play, but half time was called without any further result, the same being, Mold 2 goals, Buckley nil. l The second half was opened with a rattle by the Vies, the left wing being prominent. Their attacks were strong, and after a rally in front of goal, by an apparent misunderstanding amongst the home defenders, they scored rather a feeble goal. This put them on their mettle, and from the kick on they put additional pres- sure but the home defence prevailed, Eaton and North repelling dangerous attacks. Even play was the order of the next twenty minutes, the forward rank of both teams keeping the defence extremely busy. An attack on the visitors' goal was instituted by the home left, Jones and Davies working grandly, whilst the centre always kept his wings well up the field, and gave them every opportunity he could of adding to the saore. After some good play by the home right wing, the ball was sent in the goal mouth, Ball throwing out. J. O. Jones secured possession from about 35 yards range, and driving the ball hard by a dropping kick, he notched another goal. It was a splen- did shot, and fully deserved the success, There' was great enthusiasm, and this added to the persistency of the homesters, while the visitors dropped in their exertions, their, supporters too being disheartened. The Moldavians would not however be shaken off, and again went for goal, and a few minutes afterwa, ds, Welch put in another amidst deafening cheers. Nothing further took place in the scoring, the game ending in' a win for Mold by four goals to one. It was a capital game from the start to the finish. All the players went the whole of the way, although each evidently knowing his individual responsiblity. During the whole of this season, the homesters have not played such a good game. Their display was really most praiseworthy. Their centre forward, Rogers, who had only appeared in the team on two previous occasions, is the making of a most useful man, he worked well, and always did the right thing with the ball. The left wing, Davies and J. R. Jones, were very con- spicuous, exhibiting splendid combination. Possibly the right wing has been the promin ent weakness in the team, but Maurice Jones and Welch made up for all previous mistakes thai; had been made, they always threatened danger, and gave considerable trouble to their opponents' backs. The half-back division was never seen to such advantage, they tackled, kicked, and fed their forwards with capital precision and judgment, and they very materially contributed to the success of their side. The goalkeeper was only called upon about thrice, and shewed that he would be equal to better things. North and Eaton at full back were champions, they worked like Trojans all through the game, kicking power- fully, and giving the visitors no peace when shewing any signs of danger. Of the visitors, the pair of backs, and left half-back, perhaps played the best. The following are the names of the Mold team --Goal, T. Jones. Backs, North, and Eaton. Halfbacks, Thomas, Jones, Simon. Left wing, P. Davies, and J. R. Joned. Right wing, D. M. Jones, and T. Welch. Cen, tre, Rogers.

r URBAN COUNCIL. This monthly meeting was held on Wednes- day the 15th inst., when there were present the Chairman Mr. W. P. Jones, and Councillors Morgans, H. J. Roberts, J. E. Davies, T. Lloyd Powell, R. Jones, T. Parry, the clerk Mr. Bradley, and Mr. R. Edwards, surveyor. On the confirmation of the minutes Mr. R. Jones drew attention to the payment of two accounts which had not been ordered. The Clerk said that at the time he explained it was a matter 8f urgency. Mr. Davies stated, to save the clerk being heckled he moved the accounts should not be paid, but as they had, it was well to give definite instructions that bills not received by thefinance committee in time for the Council meeting should stand over, and this was concurred in. The Surveyor was asked if he now paid the council workmen weekly he replied in the negative and Councillor Morgans moved tnat direct instructions be given to the surveyor that he should do so. Mr. Davies supported, and the motion was carried. The correspondence with Mr. Buckton, of Warrington, was read; he claimed a greater amount for easement over his property at Maesydre by the Council on the ground that the land had been laid out for building pur- poses, and the construction of the town sewer had materially affected the arrangements. Finally the Council resolved to adhere to their original proposition to offer one shilling per yard. An awkward question arose on the eondemna tion by the Council's Medical Officer, of the water supplied the cottages at Smelt, Bron- coed. The Clerk said they could condemn the water, but then the Council would have to supply the houses with water, and improve the property at the ratepayers' expense. They as Council had, not goo the powers of the Rural District Council under the Public Health Act, and until they had, they were bound to supply water. He suggested they should make a clean sweep of all the wells in the town, but before so doing an analysis should be made of the water by their medical officer, which would strengthen their hands on application to the Local Gov- ernment Board. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Morgans the clerk's suggestions were. agreed to. The application by the Council for the Denbighshire Yeomanry to make Mold their training quarters for this year, brought a response from the Colonel of the regiment that the application was received too late but next year Mold would be considered with other places. So that tradesmen should not in future be troubled with the dust from street sweeping during business hours, the Council have empowered a special committee to buy a horse brush for the use of the town. Tenders were received for the timber on the Bailey Hill, and Mr. T. Evan., of Caergwrle's, offer of jE60 10s. was accepted subject to certain terms to be arranged by the chairman, clerk, and surveyor. Messrs Bellamy and Co, Limited, offered jE2 for the Council Hoarding, in King street, but the surveyor was instructed to advertise for tenders. A letter from Mr. Keene, the Clerk to th Mold Parish Council was read, as to the additional appointment by the Urban Council of trustees on the Charities. Mr. Parry said he was a co-optative trustee, he could not for certain reasons retire from the position he had taken, and the letter was ordered to lie on the table. Messrs. Pickering and Nightingale, auction- eers, of Chester, submitted plans for a new cattle mart near the Dolphin Hotel, which were approved subject to a few slight altera tions, and also the question of their paying a certain amount for tolls was considered, and the clerk was instructed to have the terms put in writing.

WHOLESALE THEFTS BY A SERVANT. At the Police Court, on Saturday, before Messrs. H. Lloyd Jones, and W. Jones, A domestic servant named Annie Love, late of Plas Ann, Nerquis, was charged in custody with the theft of a number of articles the property of Mr. John Griffiths, Farmer, Plas Ann, near Mold. The prosecutor proved the defendant was a domestic servant in his employ, and had been for three weeks up to the 17 instant, and that things had been missed from the house on various occasions, and he sent for the police. The defendant's box was searched in witness' presence, his wife and the police. The defend- ant took out a number of gentlemen's neckties, ladies gloves, wearing apparel, handkerchiefs, lace, combs. 23 cover glasses, microscope in case, and 2lbs 6oz. of bacon. He valued the articles at one pound. Hannah Griffiths prosecutor's daughter, proved to missing different articles which were amongst those produced in court. She saw the. defendant's box examined, and all the articles were taken out of it. P.C. Kingsbury deposed as to bis being called in, and the defendant taking the articles out of her box. He asked how she accounted for them being there, and defendant replied 'I put them in my box, and I'm very sorry I put them there.' The defendant plead- ed guilty, and was bound over in LIO, for six calender mouths under the provisions of the probation of First Offenders Act 1887.

A YOUTHS DEPREDATION. On Monday, before the same magistrates Thomas Albert Hampton, aged 12, living with his uncle at Connah's Quay was charged with stealing a silver albert chain belonging to John Hughes, of West end, Bangor. The prosecutor stated he was employed on the permanent way of the London and North Western Railway Company, at Queen's Ferry Railway Bridge. On the 8th instant at 12 30 p m. he hung his coat on the inside of the gate leading into the goods yard of the railway station. There was inside the coat pocket a silver albert chain. On returning home about 6 p.m. witness felt in his coat pocket, and missed the chain. He made enquiries, and afterwards gave imformation of his loss to the police. He identified the chain produced as his property. Norman Holmes Staneley, of Handbridge, Chester, who keeps a Grocers shop, at Queens Ferry, proved that the defendant was an errand boy in his employ. On the afternoon of the 8th inst., the defendant brought the chain to him, and said that he had found it on the road under the bridge. P.C. Spencer stationed at Hawarden deposed that on hearing of the prosecutor's loss he went in search of the defendant, and fonnd him at his uncle's house Connah's Quay, and took him to the police station. The following day he received the chain from the last witness, and afterwards charged the defendant with the theft when he admitted he took the chain out of the coat pocket. The defendant was given the benefit of the First Offenders Act, on his uncle entering into a recognizance of five pounds.

CO RWEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Friday, February 17th.-Present: Dr. Jones (Chairman), Miss Hughes and Messrs. R. R. Roberts, Corwen John Hughes (and Robert Wynne, Gwyddelwern Thomas Owen, Llan- gar John Hughes, Owen Evans, and the Rev. Ivan T. Davies, Llandrillo; Messrs. E. P. Jones, Llansantffraid G.D. W. A. Jones, Cerygydruidion; S. Davies, Llansantffraid G.C.; J. Nanson, Miss Edith Barker, Mrs. Richards, and Mrs. Roberts, Llangollen; the Rev. J. S. Jones and Messrs. D. W. Roberts, Llantysilio; Thomas Hughes (Clerk); E. Derbyshire and E. Foulkes (Relieving Officers); and R. Williams (Master). STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fort- night :—Corwen district, per Mr. E. Derby- shire, £ 56 2s. 6d. to 209 paupers; corresponding fortnight last year, £5"8 lis. to 240 piupers. Llangollen district, per Mr. E. Foulkes, £5717s. to 238 paupers corresponding fortnight last year, 959 4s to 255 paupers. Number of in- mates in the House, 51; corresponding week last year, 38, Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 40, against 24 for the corresponding fortnight of last year. The Master reported that two men admitted to the vagrant wards, on February 9th, had torn their clothes and shoes, for which they were committed to prison for 21 days. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was received from Miss Barker, Llangollen, thanking the Guardians, on behalf of herself and her family, for the kind vote of condolence passed with them in their sorrow. Mr. E. 0 V. Lloyd wrote that, owing to another engagement, he could not attend this meeting. Also, a letter was read from the Local Government with reference to the fees pro posed he paid to the ^Public Vaccinators and it was decided, after some discussion, to adopt the Board's suggestions.

EDEYRNION RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Friday, February 17th.—Present: Mr. R. R. Roberts (Chairman); Dr. Jones, Miss Hughes, and Messrs. R. E. Jones, Corwen; Isaac Hughes, John Hughes, and Robert Wynne, Gwyddelwern; Thomas Oweu, Llangar; John Hughes, Owen Evans, and the Rev. Ifan T. Davies, Llandrillo; Messrs. E. P. Jones, Llan- santffraid G.D. Thomas Hughes (Clerk); Dr. White (Medical Officer of Health), and Mr. Edward Edwards (Surveyor, &c.). THE PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER THE DEE AT CORWEN. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that they would be pre- pared to entertain an application for sanction to a loan of jE650 for the purpose of the contri- bution of the District Council towards the cost of the proposed bridge, and requesting to be furnished with a copy of a resolution of the District Council authorising the application, together with plans, sections, and detailed esti- mates of the cost of the proposed works. Replying to a question from Mr. John Hughes (Gwyddelwern), the Surveyor said that he. some time ago, made plans, &c., of a suit able bridge for the place, and which he believed would cost considerably less money than those now before the Council.- Upon the motion of Mr. John Hughes, se- conded by Mr. Robert Wynne, the Surveyor was invited o bring his plans, &c., before the Council at the meeting to be held this day fort- night, when the matter of the bridge will be determined. MELIN-Y-WTG WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from the Ruthin Rural Dis trict Council stating that the Council do not see their way clear to pay any portion of the expenses in supplying water to the inhabitants of Melin-y-wig. The matter was deferred for,two months, and the Surveyor was requested to ascertain in the meantime whether the owners of the cottages were not willing to do the work themselves. LLANSANTFFRAID WATER SUPPLY. The Committee appointed at the last meeting gave a detailed report of their investigations into the state of the water supply at Llansant- ffraid G.D. They recommended that the water rate be levied this year as usual, that Mr. G. Parry be charged £ 1 10s. per annum for the water used in his farm yard, and that the con- tractors for new buildings be charged 5s. per gloo of the contract price for the water used by them for their work. Mr. R. R. Roberts gave notice that, owing to the increase of new houses and the fitting of baths and water closets in most of them, he will move, at the meeting this day month, that the old charges for water supply be rescinded, and new ones made to come into force after the 25th day of March next. The Rev. Ivan T. Davies also gave notice that he will at the same meeting draw attention to the future management of the waterworks. In regard to a statement which appeared last week in the Llangollen Advertiser," in which it was stated that a gentleman at the last meet- ing of the Council commented upon the defici- ency and badness of the water at Llansantffraid causing a great deal of sickness in the parish recently, Dr. White stated that there had not been any fever due to the water, nor any disease he could directly trace to thefoulnesof the water. The only complaint was that the water was a little scarce during the dry weather, but if it was properly looked after, the supply would have been quite sufficient. Great many visitors went there in the summer time, and he thought the remarks made were detrimental to the village, and quite uncalled for. Every investi- gation has been made by a Committee into the water supply, and he was satisfied that the water is purely good, and that there has also been a good supply. REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE AT CORWEN. Only one tender had been received for the re- moval of the ashes, &c., at Corwen, and the Council considered this tender rather excessive. Upon the motion of Mr. R. R. Roberts, seconded by the Rev. Ivan T. Davies, the Sur- veyor was directed to ascertain what it would cost to keep a horse to do the work, and possi- hly other work occasionally required by the Council. STATIONMASTER'S HOUSE AT LLANDRILLO. A letter was read from the Great Western Railway Company stating with respect to their stotionmaster's house at Llandrillo showing signs cf damp, that this was built in a bad time of the year, and, no doubt, had not got tho- roughly dry. They thought that probably they would have to cement the most exposed places, and this matter was receiving attention. Resolved that this matter be deferred for a month, to see what steps will be taken by the Company in the meantime. CORWEN FIRE BRIGADE. Two tenders had been received for supplying additional length of hose-pipe and the other apparatus required by the Corwen Fire Bri- gade, and the same were referred to the Com- mittee appointed before, with power to pur- chase. -n SANITARY WORK IN ECEVRSION. A letter was received from Mr. Bircham, Local Government Board Inspector, thanking the Clerk for information received with respect to sanitary work carried out in she dsstriet recently, and wishing all districts in Wales could tell of such creditable working having been accomplished by them. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Dr. Howel White, the Medical Officer of Health for the district, read his annual report, and upon the motion of the Rev. Ivan T. Davies, seconded by Mr. E. P. Jones, it was resolved that the report be printed and circu- lated as usual. POLLUTION OF THE RIVER DEE. A letter was read from the Denbighshire County Council drawing particular attention to so much of Dr. Bruce Lowe's report to the Local Government Board on the pollution of the river Dee and its tributaries as relates te the area within the jurisdiction of this Council, and requesting the Council to enforce the provisions of the Rivers Pollution Prevention Ict, 1876, with as little delay as practicable. Upon the motion of Mr. fi. R. Roberts, the Clerk was direel,ed to inform the County Coun- cil that this Council have done, and will again do their best to carry out the provisions of the Act in this district. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr. R. R. Roberts gave notice that, at the next monthly meeting, he will move that the question of the disposal of the sewage at Cor- wen be brought forward and discussed.

THE LATE MR. JOHN ROBERTS. The funeral of the late Mr. John Roberts, Geinas, whose death we announced in our last issue, took place on Saturday, and was largely attended. The Rev. T. H. Phillips, rector of Bodfary, officiated at the house, and the body was then taken up to church, where a choral service was held, conducted by th i Rector and the Rev. J. F. Rees, rector of Caerwys. Among those who formed the proces-ion we notified the following members of public bodies :-Ma. gistrates-Colonel Mesh im, Messrs. P. P. Pen- nant, W. G. Rigby, Pentre Mawr, John Davies W.MelIard,T. J. Williams, andR. C. B. Clough' Denbigh. St. Asaph Guardians—Messrs. J.d! Jones (Abergele), Thomas L'oyd (Trefnant), John Roberts (Foxhall), Joseph Roberts, Gwilym Parry, and Hugh Williams (Denbigh), Thomas Jones (Groes), Joseph Lloyd and T. Howes Roberts (St. Asapb), John Lloyd (Lodge), Charles Grimsley (clerk), J. Jones (master of the Workhouse), and John Lloyd (road sur- veyor). Ruthin Guardians- M ssrs. Owen Williams (Glanclwyd), and John Foulkes (Pen. trefelin). County Councillors-Me.-Isrs. John Jones (Llangynhafal), John Roberts (Plas Heaton), James Hughes (of the County Sur- veyor'soffice),David WiIliams(county surveyor, Mold), and Thomas Roberts (Denbigh School Board). The chief mourners were Alderman T. H. Roberts (son), Mrs. Roberts and family, Mr. Walter Roberts (son), Mrs. Roberts and family, Mrs. Jones (daughter), Mr. J. Williams, Geinas (brother-in law), Mr. and Mrs. William Owens, Llanrwst, and family. The family desire to thank all those who made kind inquiries, and sent sympathetie messages It is impossible to acknowledge them in any other way.

LITERARY AND MUSICAL COM- PETITIVE MEETING. On Thursday evening, a literary and musieai competitive meeting was held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, when there was present a large and appreciative audience. In the un- avoidable absence of Mr. W. Elwy Williams, J.P., C.C., the chair was occupied by the Rev. Robert Griffiths, Denbigh. At the outset, Mr. Robert Morris, Hendre, who temporarily presided, asked the younger portion of the audience to observe the decorum due to a place of worship during the proceed- ings. He was quite in sympathy with meetings of this character, but regretted that they had no place but the chapel to hold them in. There was a sacredness about the house of God that they all must respect, and meetings other than those devoted to the worship of God ought not to be held in chapels, excepting under unavoid- able circumstances, When those circumstances did arise, people should never forget that they were in the house of God. The Chairman, in the course of his opening address,preferred to a counter attraction held in the town, said to be in aid of education. If the promoters of that entertainmert were so zeal- ous in their support of education, why was it that Nonconformist children had to walk from Rhuddlan to Rhyl every day to school (ap- plause). The programme was then proceeded with. In the written examinations John Williams Jones, Sarah Jane Hughes, and David Williams, were adjudicated first, second, and third re- spectively, on The miracles recorded in the first nine chapters of St. Mark.' 1 In competition on the same subject, confined 1 to competitors under thirteen years of age, 1 William Roberts, Edward Mitford, and Sarah 1 Ellen Davies, were awarded the prizes in the I order in which they are named. fl Annie Mitford was first, and Edward Mitford i second, in the examination on Rhodd Mam.' 1 Gwladys Morgan was awarded the first prize 1 for reciting Bob amser ar ol,' confined to m competitors under ten years of age, and the I second and third prizes were divided between ■ the remaining few competitors. I Solo, for children under sixteei3,1 Y Nefoedd 1 -1, Gwladys Jones, Rhyl, Maggie Williams, 1 Rhuddlan. fl Pencil sketch of 'Lluesty (the resident min- ■ ister's house). No drawing of sufficient merit ■ sent in. I In the Juvenile Choral Competition the ten 9 piece was I Molweh yr Arglwydd' (D. Pryee I Jones), out of the programme of the Children's 1 Festival, 1899. Two choirs entered—Clwyd jH Street Choir, Rhyl (Mr. Thomas Edwards, con- ■ ductor), and the Rbuddlan Choir (Mr. Thomas *8 Williams, conductor), and the latter was-ed- 8 judged the best. ■ Soprano solo,' Cartref dedwydd fry.' Three fl competed-best, Miss Mary Jones, Rhyl. H For the best synopsis of the sermons de. ■ livered in Rhuddlan Chapel on the two first S Surd-vys in February, 1899, John William fl| Jones, the only competitor, was adjudged ■ worthy the prize. H Eight essays were sent in on' The character. fl istics of the Gospel of St. Mark,' and that of fl R. E. Hughes, Llan, Eglwysbach, was deemed H not only worthy of the prize offered, but of any H competition in the country. w Recitation, for children under 14, Trechaf, ■[ Treisied'—1, Maggie Williams, Rhuddlan? J, I Frances E. Jones, Bodelwyddan Gardens. w For the best rendering of (a), Rutherford,' If and (b), 'Scopas,' the prize was awa-ded to a 81 party from Rhuddlan, under the leadership of 11 Mr. William Edwards (the only party com- peting). U Recitation,' Arwerthiant y caethwas '-equal, W David Samel Owen, Abergele, and Wm. Morris, Rhuddlan. M Address on 'Corner loiterers' J, William Parry. fll The adjudicators were the Revs. R. Williams ■! Towyn; R. Griffiths, Denbigh; J. Knowles Jones Rhyl; Messrs. R. Morris; W. Elwy Williams:1| T. K. Jones, Denbigh. Messrs. R. Arthurs] Roberts, Hyfrydle, Rhyl; and B. H. Eva I Rhuddlan, were the accompanists, and Mr. 1 William Parry, Canolydre, Rhuddlan, ear 1 out the secretarial work in a very efficient fl manner. fl

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f:'l —————— — —1— the appointment of a medical officer of health, an inspector of nuisances and sanitary surveyor, and also a highway surveyor for theLannefydd sub-district, from Lady-day next, when the period for which the present officers were ap- pointed expires. Mr. J. D. Jones moved that the appointment of medical officer and sanitary inspector be for three years, instead of for one year as at present. The Vice-Chairman said that would be out of -order, because they had passed a resolution that the appointments should be for one year .nly. The Clerk remarked that there was no reso- lution to that effect. They had passed last year only to appoint the officers for twelve months. A question was asked why the surveyor for Llannefydd district had to be re-appointed, While the surveyor for the Abergele district re- mained in office without a re appointment. In reply, it was pointed out that the road surveyor of the Abergele district was in office before the passing of the District Council came into exis tence, and was transferred to them from the old highway board, under which he served. Mr. R. Griffith moved that the appointments be for two years, but found no seconder, Mr. John Evans moved that the appointments be for one year, and this, on being seconded by Mr. Hugh Roberts, was carried. Mr. William Jones then moved that the ap- pointment of the Llannefydd district surveyor be for three years. Mr. Morris Jones seconded. Mr. J. D Jones, as an amendment, moved that the appointment i e for one year only, as in the case of the other two officers. Mr. R. Griffith seconded the amendment, which was ciirri, d. The Clerk was instructed to make cue next meeting special to make the re-appointments. AN INCREASE OF SALARY REFUSED. Mr. John Williams, highway surveyor for the Abergele district, applied for an increase of salary from zC65 to;CIOO per annum. He said that he had 130 miles, as nearly as he could make out, in his district. He would not have made the application had it not been absolutely necessary for him to do. He had never asked ,one of the Councillors to support it, believing, as be did, that the Council Chamber was the proper place to discuss it. He went on to com- pare his salary with other similarly placed surveyors, who received considerably more than he did for less work in some cases. Some time ago, his salary had been reduced, because, he supposed, he was engaged with his son in farming. Now, that partnership had ceased, and it was absolutely impossible for him to carry on on 965 a year and keep a horse. Therefore he trusted the Council would give his application favourable consideration. --Williams having been requested to re tire, Mr. It. Griffith asked who had reduced the Surveyor's salary. The Chairman replied that he believed it had been reduced by the Abergele Highway Board, but did not think that question had anything to do with this Council. They were merely asked to increase the salary. Mr. Thomas Lloyd thought that the first thing for them to consider was, if the Surveyor performed his duties properly. If they found he did, th-y should acknowledge it. Mr. R Griffith considered £ 65 a year very little to keep a horse and all. Mr. Kerfoot thought Mr. Williams should receive more than he did. He referred to pay ments paid to other surveyors, and said that £65 was too little to keep a horse and pay other expenses. He moved that an increase be made, but did not mention any sum. Mr. R. Griffith proposed that the salaries of the two surveyors be considered. The Chairman ruled this out of order and said they could not discuss the salary of the Llannefydd District Surveyor, because it was not before them. A member: But-this application opens the door for Mr. Davies to make a similar one. Mr. William Jones proposed that the salary of Mr. Williams should remain as it is. Mr. Hugh Jones seconded. The Chairman asked Mr. Kerfoot if he would same a sum in his proposal. Mr. William Jones: Mr. Kerfoot has made one speech. I never heard him speak before in this room, although he has been coming here for many years (laughter). The Chairman He has made his maiden apeech, but has not finished it. Allow him to finish it and name a figure. Mr. William Owen said that Mr. Williaznjl salary had been reduced by the old highway board, when the main roi,.ds were taken trom under his control, and some roads now in the Abergele and Pensarn Urban District. His salary had been as high as £120 a year. ¡ The Vice-Chairman remarked that the Coun- cil had not long been in existence, and Mr. Williams knew what the salary was before he was transferred to the Council. If the officials were not satisfied with what they were getting, they could leave. There were plenty other men who were prepared tq do the work for the same money. The Chairman again asked Mr. John Kerfoot to complete his 'maiden speech' (laughter). Mr. Kerfoot proposed that the Surveyor's salary be increased to ;C80.. Mr. J. D. Jones seconded. A vote was then taken, when the motion to increase the salary was lost by five votes to four, three members remaining neutral. Mr. Williams, when "called in and informed of the decision of the Council, said it was a very serious matter to him; and asked the Chairman's permission to renew his application, and reduce the sum applied for. The Chairman put this to the meeting, when the Council decided to finish the business on the agenda first. DIRECT PAYMENT TO WORKMEN. Mr. R. Griffith pursuant to notice, moved That the wages of the roadmen and other payments, hitherto made by the surveyors, be paid direct by the Council, and that such reso- lution shall come into force at the end of the present financial year.' He said that his reason for bringing this motion forward was, that he thought the roadmen should receive their money direct from the clerk. Their time sheets .should be sent to him, and the money paid by cheque, which the men could change in shops. Mr. Hugh Jones said that by Mr. Griffith's arrangement, the roadmen would be without wages for five weeks. Mr. Griffith said that that would not be so And explained that the first payment would be for three weeks, and afterwards the men would be paid fortnightly. Mr. Thomas Lloyd thought the men would have to buy something before any shopkeeper would change a cheque for them. Mr. Griffith: No, they will nofc. I have my- self changed cheques frequently for county council men, without them spending a half penny in my shop. Mr. Morris Jones remarked that a month was too long for the men to wait for their money. Mr. Griffith asked how long they had to wait at present. The Surveyor replied that the roadmen were paid every fortnight. Mr. Griffith said the men did not get it. He knew a c-ifie where, the man was for two or three months without his money. Mr. Williams (the surveyor) replied that in all cases, excepting where the men desired it, the wages were paid every fortnight. Some ^preferred be paid monthly, but he would pay fortnightly if the Council ordered it. Mr. Griffith stated that not very long ago a gentleman called upon him, and complained that one man had not had his money for three months. The Surveyor: That man is a small farmer and prefers to be paid in that way. Mr. Griffith: Why did he complain ? The Surveyor He never complained to me. Mr. Hugh Jones suggested that tha responsi- bility of paying wages should be removed from the surveyors, who complained of having too much to do. The system was adopted in the Ruthin Union. The Vice-chairman, while not wanting to make a charge against anyone, moved that the I surveyors be instructed to pay the men every fortnight. I Mr. Hugh Roberts seconded. Mr. Griffith withdrew his motion, and that f of the Vice-Chairman was agreed to. LLANSANNAN DRAINAGE. A letter was read from Messrs. Jones and Roberts, Llanrwst, with reference to the land required for the new sewer outfall at Llansan- nan; and stating that their clients were not disposed to grant a lease, but would consider the question of selling, if a fair price was offer- ed. The Clerk was requested to ask Messrs. Jones and Roberts what their clients were prepared to accept for the land. AN ALMOST IMPASSABLE ROAD. Major Birch wrote calling attention to the state of the road leading to the Old Mill, at Pontrallt Goch, Cefn, which he said was largely used in summer by visitors, and was almost impassable. The Surveyor reported that he could not trace the road in question as having been re- paired at any time at the public expense. On the motion of Mr. J. D. Jones, seconded by Mr. Griffith, the Clerk was desired to write, informing Major Birch that this Council was not liable for the repair of the road. LLANFAIRTALHAIARN WATER SUPPLY. This matter came up again for consideration. The Surveyor reported that fresh sources of supply had suggested. Therefore he had not gone into any expense to prepare a pumping scheme It had been too wet to survey the fresh sources of supply, up to now, but he would do so as soon as possible. Mr. R. Griffith said he had inspected two sources of supply. One was at Caunant Uchaf. A field had recently been drained there, and the drainer had come across a spring. It flowed to the stream of Bronhaulog, but M r. Hughes had nothing to do with it. Then there was a well of excellent water at Lodge Uchaf, but he was afraid that the, supply was rather short in summer. If the Council instructed the Sur- veyor to go again to Llanfair, he would be glad to go with him to both sources. Mr. William Jones thought there was plenty of water in Llanfair, and expected daily to hear that they had been drowned there (laugh- ter). Mr. Griffith: But it is dirty water (laugh- ter). The Surveyor was instructed to visit Llan- fair again. BETTWS WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from Bettws Parish Coun- cil stating that they were prepared to carry out the second scheme of water supply sugges- ted by the Surveyor-the protection, &c., of the existing dip wells. Mr. William Jones: That's an end of it then. Dr. Lloyd Roberts It will not satisfy me. And if it will not satisfy me, I am sure it will not satisfy the Board above. The Chairman regretted that the represen- tatives of the parish of Bettws were not pre- sent to hear the remarks of the Medical Officer of Health. The Doctor seemed to think that only the scheme he had in view would do, while the Parish Council think chat they could do with a less expensive one. The Clerk remarked Lhat at Brynygroes there was no supply at all, excepting the well that gets dry in summer. The Chairman replied that the well was not dry excepting in very dry weather. The. Doctor asked if the Chairman meant the hole at the roadside. The Chairman replied that the Doctor could call it a hole if he liked. He (the Chairman) called it a well. He did not s3e why they should fight the parish, if the parishioners were satis- fied The Doctor said that this Council was the responsible body, and not the Parish Council. The Chairman observed that the Doctor con- demned the river water at Llanddulas, because it was polluted but the people of that place have had to use it polluted or not for months at a time, when the pipe supply failed. Mr. Thomas Lloyd said that as the cost would fall on the parish of Bettws, let them go on with the scheme they preferred. Mr. J. D. Jones proposed that, inasmuch as the representatives of Bettws were not present, the matter be deferred until next month. Mr. Thomas Lloyd seconded. The Clerk remarked that the Local Govern- ment Board wanted to know what was being done in the matter. Mr. J. D. Jones suggested that a copy of the letter of the Parish Council be sent to them. The members from the parish ought to be pre- sent when the matter is decided. The Doctor remarked that he would never recognise roadside wells as sources of domestic water supply. The matter was then deferred. THE PROPOSAL TO FREE FORYD BRIDGE. A letter was read from the Deputy Clerk of the Denbighshire County Council, stating that the application of this Couucil, with reference to the proposed freeing of Foryd Bridge, had been submitted to the County Council, but that no action had been taken on it. PANDY BRIDGES. The Deputy Clerk also wrote, enclosing a copy of the County Surveyor's report on the plans of the proposed bridges over the Pandy Streams, Henllan. In his report, Col. Lloyd Williams said that he considered the depth from the under side of the steel joints carrying the bridge should not be less than 4ft. 6in., instead of 3ft. 6in. as shewn, bearing in mind the fact that the streams rise very rapidly to a considerable height. It would also be well to level up the short length of road between the two bridges. The foundations are described to be 12 inches deep. They should be at least 2ft. 6in. and the abutment walls, instead of 18in., as shown (and 2 feet as described), should start above the foundation three feet wide, finishing two feet at the level of bedstones for joints. He pointed out other items in the plans and specifications which he could not agree with. A letter was also read from Mr. Parry Jones, town clerk of Denbigh, calling attention to the County Surveyor's report, and asking to be furnished with the observations of this Council upon it. The Clerk explained that the plans were pre- pared by the Surveyor of the Denbigh Town Council. The bridges were estimated to cost £300; and the committee that met at Denbigh to consider the matter, recommended that the Denbigh County Council should bear £ 200 of the expense Denbigh Town çunnc :I, £ 75; and this Council, E25. Mr. Lloyd said that the County Council had refused to pay 9200. The Clerk said that they had been "ked to reconsider the matter, but he had not, heard what they had done. Mr. William Jones replied that nothing had been done yet-that the matter was coining forward at the next meeting of the Couui y Council. If the County Surveyor's report i.t adopted, the cost of the bridges would be in- creased. He therefore moved that this Council should increase its share of the cost to £30. The Vice-Chairman seconded. Mr. Thomas Lloyd: Keep to the quarter as arranged, whatever the cost is. This was agreed to. With regard to Mr. Parry Jones' letter, the Clerk was instructed to write, stating that in- asmuch that the plans reported upon by the County Surveyor, were prepared by the Den- bigh Town Surveyor, this Council would be glad to hear what that gentleman had to say in reply to Mr. Lloyd Williams. This was all the business of importance.