The North Wales Times

PETTY SESSIONS. I USING A FALSE CHARACTER. FRIDAY.—Before Messrs. S. Perks (in the chair). R M. Hugh Jones, Job Foulkes, R. C. Enyon, and J. H. Ellis. A GROCER'S ASSISTANT USING A FALSE CHARACTER, THE PENALTY FOR DOING A GOOD TURN FOR A FRIEND. John Davies, of the Provision Stores, Aberdovey, was charged with giving a false character to John Richards. Opperhill Street, Aberdovey, and Richards, a grocer's assistant, was charged with unlawfully offering his services to the Star Supply Stores, and Mr. Winterbotham, superinten- dent of the firm, with that false character, on the 17th of November. Mr. F. J. Gamlin appeared for the prose cution, and the two defendants were repre- sented by Mr. Edward Roberts (Messrs. Lloyd ard Roberts). Ruthin. Both defendants pleaded guilty, Mr. Gamlin explained that the Star Supply Company carried on business in several towns in England and Wales, and Mr. Winterbotham was their superinten- dent in North and South Wales, and the West of England. The defendant Richards, who was a grocer's assistant, wrote to the Star Supply, offering his services, and sug- gesting that a branch be opened at either Towya Merioneth or Aberdovey, and that being well known in both places, he should become their manager. That application was in due course forwarded from the head office in London to Mr. Winterbotham in Rhyl. Mr Winterbotham, thereupon, sent a form to Richards to be filled 1L.I showing his age, &c, and the names of the last three firms he had bean engaged with, and in what capacity. The form was returned duly filled, and in it, it was stated that Richards had been employed from May 1899 to November, 1900, with Mr. Vincent Davies, Provision Stores, Aberdovey, as counter hand, and that his reason for leaving was to seek a better place. That statement was not true, for Mr Winter- botham afterwards found that Richards bad not been in the service of Mr. Vincent Davies at all. On receipt of the form filled in by Richards, Mr. Winterbotham sent a form to Mr. Vincent Davies, with a request thatit befilled up showing how long Richards had been in his employ, and his capacity and general character. That form was re- turned,land corroborated the statement made by Richards on his form. But Mr. Vincent Davies had not seen that document at all' Mr. Winterbotham on a visit to Aberdovey, | saw Mr. Vincent Davies, who denied all knjwledge of the form, and said that he had I not signed it, and that Richards had never I been in his employ at all. Mr. Winter- botham found that the defendant John Davies, Vincent Davies' son, had filled the form and forged his father's name to it. John Davies, when asked why he had done that, said that he filled the form to do his old friend a good turn. That was the offence charged against the defendants, and it was a case in which adequate punishment should be inflicted. He (Mr. Gamlin) did not ask that the full penalty be imposed, but he urged upon their worships to inflict such a penalty as they considered adequate, and that would act as a warning. Mr. Edward Roberts for the defence, said that he had only been instructed that morn- ing, and after he had been made acquainted with the facts of the case, he was con- strained to advise his clients to plead guilty. He did not complain of Mr.Winter- botham's action in the matter, but he bad a word or two to say to their worships, as from the nature of the charge and the use of the word forgery, they might be led to regard the offence as a more serious one than it was. The defendants had been guilty of grave indiscretion. The defendant Davies was the son of Mr. Vincent Davies, who was a most respectable man. Richards was also very respectably connected, and had been employed for some years as a grocer's assistant. But about two years ago, he had to leave that business on account of his health. For about two years he had been employed as a clerk to a timber mer- chant, but that did not suit him very well, and he thought he would try to get back to the business be understood. For that pur- pose, he got hi. old friend John Davies to give him a character. Davies, it was true, had signed his father's name to the charac ter, but there was nothing very serious in that, seeing that he was instructed by his father to sign all letters. But he bad told an untruth, and that was the chief offence, but no one had suffered by it. If Richards had been engaged on that character, and had misconducted himself, there would have been something in it. As a matter of fact, after all these things bad come to Mr. Winterbotham's knowledge, he engaged Richards to go to Pwllheli. In the case of Davies, he would ask them to deal leniently and bind him over to come for judgment if called upon. Replying to the Chairman, Mr. Edward Roberts said that personally he knew nothing of the defendants, but from the letter he received from the Aberdovey soli- citor, who instructed him, and other letters he had, be said they were respectable men. The Chairman said he would like to see the letters, and Mr. Roberts said he scarcely thought they would be evidence, but he was quite prepared to hand them in. The Chairman said he was aware the letters would not be evidence, and he only intended to read them for what they were worth. The Clerk suggested that it would be better not to read the letters. It would create a precedence. Mr. Gamlin said he objected to the crea- tion of precedence, and the letters were not read, Mr. Vincent Davies was then put in the box, and said that John Davies, his son, practically managed his business for him, and signed all letters He bad never had cause to complain of his conduct, and he ) never heard a complaint against him before. Richards he had known for years, and so far as he knew, he bore a good character. He had never heard a word against him. Richards had never teen in his employ, but he had been in a shop at Towyn, and he believed that for the last two years he had been employed with a timber merchant in Machynlleth. The Chairman said that the justices con- sidered the case a very seriout one, and that both defendants were equally guilty. They would be fined £2 10s., and X.2 10s. costs each, in default, 21 days hard labour. The money was paid. DRUNK I IN CHARGE' AND OTHERWISE. Arthur Price, carriage driver, Vaughan Street, was fined 5s. and 7s. 6d. costs for being drunk ia charge of a horse and car- riage in High Street, on the 8th of Decem- ber, as proved by Inspector Pearson. For being drunk in Wellington Road, on the 8th of December, John Symond, 38, Ernest Street, Rhyl, was fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. costs. For a similar offence attended with dis orderly conduct in Queen Street, on the 18th of December, John Evans, saddler, ] Aquarium Street, was fined 5s. and 6,3. 6d. ] costs. < William Pohers labourer, Mill Bi k j Road, was fined 2s. and 6s. 6d. eost" for bei g drunk in Vale Road on Christmas t Day. i £ MENTOR AND PUPIL IN POAC q ING. f i Daniel Jones, quarryman, and William ( Williams, wheelwright's apprentice, both of i Brynfe!in, Dysert'i, were charged by PC ) Cheney, with trespassing in pursuit o? «, conies on land situate at Graig Fawr, Dyserth, on the 3rd of November. Both pleaded guilty. ■dr. Gamlin for the prosecution, said that he had not seen tbe de:endants before, but now seeing that Williams was but a youth) and probably acting under the influence ot Jones, he would consent to the case being withdrawn against him on the payment of costs. Williams agreed to do this, and the case was withdrawn on the payment of 5s. 6d. Daniel Jones an old offender, was fined XI, and 19s. 6(1. SCHOOL CASES. Thomas Jones, Brickfield Terrace, was fined 3s., and 2a. costs for neglecting to send a child to school. Thomas Davies, Sussex Lane, J. Hughes Millbank, and Robert Davies, 1, Sisson Street, were each fioed Is., and 2s, costs for similar offences. CAN A MAN BE VERY DRUNK AND WISH A POLICEMAN A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Evan Evans, 9 Morfa Bach, was charged bv P.C J. K Hughes, with being dru-ak nd disorderly on Saturday night, Decem- ber 22nd. Hughes stated that whilst on duty in Morta Bach, he saw the defendant fighting in the street, with his brother, both being drunk and using bad language. P.C Tromans assisted him to separate the brothers, and they each took one to his home. Defendant said he had had some drink, but was not disorderly. He could not be so drunk, when he wished the policemen a happy new year, and they replied 'The same to you, both of you' (laughter). Evans is a man with a history, however, and he was now fined 5s. snd 8s. costs. ASSAULTING A POLICEMAN WITH A PAIR OF TONGS. John Evans, Victoria Road, brother of the defendant in the above case, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at the same time and place, and was fined 5s., and 6s. costs. There was another charge against him of assaulting P.C. Hughes in the execution of his duty. This he denied. For the prosecution it was stated that after the defendant had been taken home, after the first disturbance, he came out to the street and created a second disturbance, causing a large crowd to collect. When re- quested to go in, he aimed a blow at the officer's head with a pair of tongs, but Hughes by ducking his head avoided the blow which fell on his shoulder. The im- plement was forced from him, and defen- dant was locked up. For the defence, it was stated that Evans was sitting on the wall in front of his bouse with the tongs in his hands, when Hughes and Tromans came past. Hughes made a grab at the tongs, and a struggle followed, j but no blow was struck. I The case was considered proved and de- fendant was fined 10s., and iO. 6d. costs.

FLINT. TIMELY GENEROSITY. We understand that Mrs. Dr. Mould, of Cornist Hall, is about to distribute 200 hot pots among the poor children of the town. Dr. Mould has also invited the Mayor and Corporation, and their officials to dine at Cornist Hall on the 9th inst. f WATCHNIGHT SERVICES. Watchnight services were held in the Parish church, the English Wesleyan Chapel, and the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, and the latter was held as an united service by the different Welsh Nonconformists of the town for the first time, and was very numerously attended. FORMING A LIBRARY. At a recent meeting of the Welsh Con- gregational Literary Society, it was decided to supply a long felt want by forming a library in connection with the cha nel, and a scheme was formulated by wl ch they secured sufficient monthly inst) aents to procure the Encyclopaedia Britan ;a bound in Morocco, at a cost of £22 ios. This together with a large number of volumes which have been presented to them, has enabled the society to form a nucleus of an excellent library which will be of great as- sistance to the members of the society. A KNIFE AND FORK TEA. On New Year's Eve the members and associates of the Mothers Meeting were, entertained by Mr?. Dr. Humphry Williams to an excellent knife and fork tea in the English Congregational Chapel. The tables were profusely decorated with ivy and ever- greens, and presented quite a picturesque appearance. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Dr. J. H. Williams, Mrs. Knighton, and Mrs. Edwards, The Manse. After tea was over, an enjoyable entertainment was held, when songs were given by Mrs. R. W. Barber, Mrs. R. Parry,and others, and recita- tions by Miss Marjorie Williams and Master Lionel Humphrey Williams. On the pro- position of Mrs. Edwards, seconded by Mrs. Knighton a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Dr. Williams for the excel- lent manner in which they had been enter tained. THE GIRLS TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. TEA PARTY AND CHRISTMAS TREE On New Year's day, the members of the above society were entertained to an excel lent tea at the Caersalem Schoolroom. The tea was supplied by the ladies in charge of the society. The following ladies presided at the tables :—Mrs. Thomas, Bank house Miss Roberts, Tan'rallt; Miss Knighton, Mrs. Foulkes, Feather Street; Miss E. Parry, Oakenholt, and Mrs. Williams, Riverslea, assisted by several young ladies. In the evening, a Christmas tree was held in the Welsh Wesleyan Schoolroom. Through the kindoes.9 of Mr. Lester Smith, an excellent tree was supplied for the occasion from the Duke of Westminsters' Halkyn estate, and this was beautifully decorated by Mrs. Dr. Humphry Williams, Miss Hughes, Gros- venor Terrace, Miss Ethel Knighton, Miss K. Bellis, and Miss Hughes,Woodland grove, with nearly 200 different useful articles and toys intermixed with Chinese lanterns, and when lit up the tree presented a most lively appearance, and was a source of delight to the large number of children who bad as- sembled together, each one of whom were supplied with at least one article from the j tree. Miss C. Knighton sang 'The Tin Gee Gee,' in good form, while an excellent recita- ation was given by Miss E. Knightou. Stir- < ring and pathetic addresses were given by i Mrs. Thomas, Bank house, Mrs. Dr.Williams ( md Dr. J. Humphry Williams, and on the t proposition of Mr. J. Williams, seconded by Mr T. Burgess, B.A., a hearty vote o' thanks, followed by three hearty cheers, was accorded to all the ladies and friends who had taken part in providing such an excel- lent tea and entertainment. Oranges were distributed among the children by Dr. J. H, Williams as they left the schoolroom Three hearty cheers were also given to Mr. Lester Smith and to Dr. Williams.

PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday, before Major Dyson (in the chair) and Mr. T. T. Sill. COAL STEALING. Mary Blytbin, Dinah Salisbury, Margaret Conway, Catherine Thomas, and Mary Elizabeth Jones,were summoned for stealing coal from the premises of the New Flint Colliery Co. Mr. T. W. Hughes who appeared on behalf Of the company,said that there were frequent complaints about people stealing coal from the colliery bank, and notwithstanding re- peated warnings,they continued the practice. The company bad determined to put a stop to it, therefore these proceedings had been instituted. They did not wish to press the case, but they hoped the bench would take such a course as would prevent a repetition of the practice. James Ryder, colliery foreman, proved the case against the defendants. Each of the defendants pleaded guilty. The Chairman said that this was a very painful case to find so many respectable women charged with an offence of this kind, it was a bad beginning of the new century. The least they could do was to order them to pay the costs and to be bound over in good behaviour for six months. EDUCATION CASES. Frank Doyle, Edward Welch, D. Hewitt and W. Roberts, were summoned by Mr. W- E. Bithell, school attendance officer, for neg- lecting to send their children to school. Fines were inflicted in each case, and it was announced that a new Act came into force on the first of this month, which would enable the magistrates to deal more severely with these cases in the future.

RUTHIN. THE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Epiphany Quarter Sessions for the county of Denbigh are held at Ruthin to-day (Friday), The following new magistrates intend to qualify Dr. Job Medwyn Hughes, Manor House, Rutbin Mr. Sampson Mitchell, Plas Dinas, Minera; Mr. William Charles Hughes, Pennant, Ruabon; Dr. John Charles Davies, Plas yn Rhos, Ruabon. There are four prisoners to be tried, and the other business consists of the appointment of 12 justices to represent the court on the, ] Standing Joint Committee, the election of visiting justices to the prison and electing an assessor for the purpose of the Clergy Discipline (Act) 1892, in place of the late Mr. J. R. Burton. BALL. On Thursday evening, at the Assembly Rooms, Town Hall, a grand social dance was held in aid of parochial objects in the Parish of Llanbedf. There was a good number pre sent, and dancing went on until an early baur. WATCH NIGHT. The annual coffee supper was held on New Year's Eve, at Bathafarn schoolroom, when a large number attended. After the repast, an entertainment followed when Mr. Edward Jones, Llanbedr farm presided. An interest- ing and varied programme was gone through, which consisted of songs, recitations, &c. When the clock was on the point of striking the hour of 12, the Rev. Moses Robertst offered prayer. A large number of Ruthinitea thus spent a very pleasant new year's evening. At intervals during the evening, the town church bells pealed merrily the old year out, and to welcome the new one in. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The annual presentation of prizes in connec. tion with the Technical School was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday last. The Rev. Chancellor Bulkeley Jones occupied the chair, and delivered a brief address on the purpose and utility of the school. The successful can- didates were presented with books, the titles of which were given in our issue a few weeks ago At intervals songs were given by Miss Bertha Simpson, and also a duet by Messrs. W. and T. Williams, The George. Councillor T. H. Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman for presididg. Councillor Thomas Griffiths seconded, and the motion was carried. The meeting then terminated.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Monday. Mr. John Foulkes presided, and there were also present Mrs. Lumley, Mrs. Edward Roberts, the Rev. J. F. Reece, the Rev. W. G. Richards, Messrs. J. Roberts (Bathafarn), R. D. Jones, E. Powell Jones, G. H. Simon, John Garoer, Isaac Daniel, John Evans, Robert White, R. H. Pugh, and Thomas Jones, with the clerk (Mr. R. Humphreys Roberts). THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of paupers in the house was 62, against 68 the corresponding day last year. Thirty-one vagrants were relieved during the fortnight; an increase of 10. TREATS AND GIFTS TO THE INMATES. It was also reported by the Master that the inmates had their annual Christmas dinner of roast beef, plum pudding, and a pint of coffee each, which they all enjoyed. They desired to convey their grateful thanks to the Board of Guardians. From the Mayor and Mayoress of Ruthin, the following gifts were received :-Packet of tea and sugar foreachof the inmates,.packets of tobacco for all male smokers, and oranges and sweets for non smokers, chocolate and sweets for all the children. Messrs. R. Ellis and Son sent buns and oranges for all the children Mr. W. Stead, of the Review of Reviews' office, London, sent a box of 'Books for the bairns,' and a collection of beautifully printed pictures, being copies of paintings by some of the foremost pain- ters of the present and other generations. On the motion of the Rev. J. F. Reece, seconded by Mrs. Edward Roberts, the thanks of the Board were accorded to the above for their thoughtfulness and genero- sity. THE APPOINTMENT OF A NURSE POSTPONED. THE NEED FOR A TRAINED PERSON. Only one application was received for the position of nurse in the Workhouse, viz., from Anne C. Jones, of Colwyn Bay. Excel lent testimonials as to the character of the applicant were read, but it appeared doubt- ful whether she bad hud experience in nursing. A letter was read from the Medical Officer of the Workhouse (Dr. J. M. iingheo) in which he expressed his hope that the Guardians would select for this office one that had had some training, or at least one that had gained considerable experience of more than the routine work of sick nursing. The Local Government Board had said over and over again that persons appointed as nurses should have the above qualifications. He had all along stated that sick nursing could not be carried out by persons that were not properly trained. Mr. Bircham, the Local Government Board Inspector, was also in favour of having persons tho- roughly trained appointed to these offices. Mr. J. F. Reece pointed out that the Conway Union were giving their nurse a salary of X40, and he was of opinion that the Ruthin Guardians would have to in- crease the stipend connected with the office, if they desired to secure a trained nurse. Mr Thomas Jones suggested that they should advertise again. Mr. J. F. Reece proposed that the salary offered be raised to £ 25, and that the vacan- cy be advertised at this sum. Mr. John Garner seconded. Mr. Robert White thought that? a salary of £21 was quite sufficient, considering the work to be done. A letter from the Medical Officer or even the Local Government should not induce them to do anything hurriedly in this matter. He was of opin- ion that the advertisement bad appeared fur too short a time to indues a large num- ber of candidates to apply for the office. He therefore proposed that they should advertise again on the same terms. Mr. R. D. Jones seconded. On a division, the amendment was de- clared carried. There was no other business of public interest.

TOWN COUNCIL. The month'y meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present, the Mayor, (Dr. J. Medwjn Hughes), in the chair, Alderman Ezra Roberta, Councillors T. H Roberts, Thomas Williams, G. F. Byford, John Roberts, T. J. Rouw, T. J. Roberts, Joseph Davies, E. Tegid Owen, and Thomas Griffith, with the Town Clerk (Mr. W. Lloyd), the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. Baldwin Griffiths), the Borough Surveyor (Mr. Price Morris), the Inspector of Nuisances (Mr..John Morns), and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. W.F.Byford.) THE ATTENDANCE OF OFFICIALS. On the reading of the minutes, Mr. John Roberts, referred to the question of the atten- dance of the officials of the Council at Com- mittee meetings, and asked whether any record of such attendances had been kept. The Town Clerk said that no record had been taken, and stated that he was under the im- pression that the attendance was only required for next year. Mr. John Roberts said it had been promised faithfully that such attendances would lie kept. It was understood that when the list of the at- tendance of the members was published on the last occasion, that the attendance of the officials would also be incorporated. It was ridiculous for the Town Clerk to say that it referred to nAyf; Vftftp. The Town Clerk said he never made any pro- mise in the matter. Mr. John Roberts-Whether a promise was made or not, there was an instruction to you from the Council that attendance of the offi- cials was to be kept and published. Mr. Rouw—May we have the minutes, sir? Those will settle it. The Mayor-There is no minute to that effect. Mr. John Robarta-What is the objection to publishing the list? The Mayor—But the Town Clerk says that they have no record, and therefore it cannot be published. Mr. John Roberts-No, they don't want it to go out to the public. Mr. Rouw thought they had nocause to com- plain of the attendance of the officials for the past year, and he was of opinion that they were casting a slur upon the officials which was not the right thing to do. Mr. John Roberts asked whether it was not understood that in the list of attendances, the attendance of the officials was to be published. If not, how was it that he had been allowed to draw attention to the omission at the last meet- ing, and whether also the Town Cleik did not say that he would keep the record in future. The Town Clerk said he underetood that the attendances of the officials should be put in for the coming year. He had never heard of the attendances of the officials being recorded in the County Council. Mr. John Roberts-We have nothing to do with the County Council. Mr. Ezra Roberts said that there was no reo cord of the attendance last year, and the list therefore could not be produced. The difficulty might have arisen in this way. The attend- ance of the members of the Council was to be recorded in due course, but the record of the attendance of the officials was expected to be complete, unless there was some good reason for their n on-otbeh dance. If Mr. Roberts was to put it in the shape of a proposal for the future, he would second it viz, that the at- tendance of the officials should appear regular- ly on the minute book as well as the attendance of the members. Mr. John Roberts said it was in consequence of complaints of the absence of importaut offi- cials of the Council that it was decided to ask the Council to give instruction that the atten- dance of the officials should be kept with those of the members. Mr. Ezra Robert. then proposed that hence- forth the attendance of officials, as well as members of the Council should be faithfully and truly recorded. Mr. Thomas Williams seconded. The motion was carried. HIGHWAYS AND ESTATES COMMITTEE. At a meeting of this Committee the Borough Surveyor submitted an estimate for footpath improvements in the various partB of the Borough, amounting to between 9600 and £ 700. It was resolved that the estimate be provision- ally approved of, and referred to the Finance Committee, and that the Committee be reques- ted to consider the advisability of providing by loan the amount which may be necessary to carry out the whole or such portion of the work as may be decided upon It was resolved that the Finance Committee be requested to make afprovision in tbe;estima.te of rate for a sum of E15 or f20 for the purpose of providing additional seating accommodation in the Assembly Room, and that the matter be further considered ac the next meeting of the Committee. Bills amounting to 9148 12s, 7d. were recom- mended for payment by the Finance Committee. Dr. W. F. Byford's monthly report stated that 7 deaths and two births have been regis- tered since the last meeting. All the deaths were due to natural causes, and occurred chiefly in old and feeble people. Together with the Inspector of Nuisances he had visited the whole of Rhos Street, Llanfair Street, Llan- rhydd Street, Werntechaa, Railway Terrace, and part of Well Street, and with the ex- ceptions of two items which he brought before their notice, he found things were generally in a satisfactory condition. The exceptions were the dilapitated state of a house in Rhos Street, and an accumulation of manure in the same street. He was pleased to report the ab- sence of any infectious diseases in the town or Borough. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Council that the officer commanding the local Volunteer Company, be asked to let on hire 100 chairs for use in the Assembly Room, for four months. The report was adopted. THE RECEPTION OF THE VOLUNTEERS. At a meeting of the Volunteer Reception Committee, in compliance with the request made at the last meeting, Alderman Ezra Roberts submitted the address of welcome to the Volunteers which lie had composed. It w s resolved that the address be approved of, and thit It be prepared by Mr. Bald win Griffith, Deputy Town Clerk. This report was also adopted. THE ESTIMATE. t e Mr. Ezra Roberts proposed that it be struction to the Finance Committee to PreP their draft estimate for the coming y.ear,r)0ri to submit the same, together with their rep .Q at the next meeting of the Coapcil, and the meantime, copies of the «-;«ft be sen each member of tbe Couaeil. Mr. T. J. Roberta seconded, and it carried. POST OFFICE ACCOMMODATION- g j Mr. Theodore J, .Rouw, who had givn n°^a\ of his intention to call attention to the P facilities in Ruthin, e?c., a;;d to move a re9.yefl tiou thereon, now referred to a letter from the Secretary to the Postmaster r dated 5th June last, in which the Post"1 General promised a great many things wag nection with the Font Office at Ruthin.t een true that a great many improvements baa carried out, but not the most important necessary ones. Th« Postmaster ^'enet\eg,i4 already approved of Ruthin beiogma^ea^ office, independent of Flint, and also :geg Post Office would ha moved to fresh PreIfljj! This was a part of iirs Setter to which ^g^er desired to cali. attention viz, tbe want ot t accommodation at the Post Office. To g(. the Post Office, a head office witft a master would be of very little use u n6n had proper accommodation, because ^jg0gf furniture were ordered for the old Pr -folic they would not- satisfy the needs of the P at laree. The present premises were n° "90n able, for the business, bscause every P who went there could read a message seIjnj0st another person. In fact, they could see a_gjc0, every transaction that took place in the He therefore begged to move that the jjgd tion of the Postmaster General should be 0. to his letter of the 5th June, in which h0 F mised to improve the accommodation, jjr# respectfully request that such accoininoa be provided. iPaSflre Mr. John Roberts said he had grest Pie. in seconding the proposal. The fact o Postmaster General having favourably sidered the application of the Council that there was a prima facie c^se for jn plication. He had therefore great plea8 seconding the resolution. joa of The Mayor—The promise is an the fact that the accommodation is inaOtn Mr. Rouw said that it was a well k'l0VLr tlifl that the accommodation provided there I sorters was most inadequate. At0 to The Mayor-It is a shame to compel the. go to such a hole.. ^6 Mr. Rouw—If they had been visited Medical Officer of Health, they w°tt' doubtedly have been condemned. A member—Don't say thnt. Mr. Rouw-But it is a Hot. The motion was carried. THE LETTING OF THE ASSEMB^ K0UM- „ JoneS» A letter was received from Mr. R. A- local Secretary of the Bible Society, asM^jy Council to grant the free use of the Ass Room to the Committee, so that the fund Qf {Jifl might all be transferred for the purpose0 Society. ndet. The application was granted on ,j pro* standing that the local Committee Bhoti1 vide the gas and cleaning- r<inge^ Mr. Byford said a dance had been a ^pj>6 in aid of a Llanbedr charity, which Wfl8 e ap- held at the Assembly Room. He therefo ^ejr plied that the room should be placed disposal free of charge, and therefore on the same footing as the Bible Society and laughter). froi* The Mayor-There is no application Llanbedr, Mr. Byford. DOW- Mr. Byford—But I make the or of The Council did not appear to be in f* -gy granting the application, whereupo0 TV, tbfl1* ford applied that it should be granted to for half the usual fee. xnat- As there was no formal application, the ter fell through. THE NEW CENTURY. gj, THE ENGAGEMENT OF MISS SHELAGFL The Mayor, after the conclusion of » dinary business of the Council, said be b iolt very pleasing duty to perform, viz, can- them a happy naw year, and a happy 0 tury (cheers). A suggestion had been out to him that thb Council should in the town to commemorate the tt>a new century, aodin a conversation he & g0g- other day with Mr5*. Naylor -Leyiq,nd,sbe of gested that they should have a distribatio." up coal. The prize of that article had g lately, and they were likely to have winter. Mrs. Leyland promised to 8° ^0ul<l handsomely towards the fund, and be therefore be Rlad to have the supportL e guff' other members of tbe Council to carry^1 gestion into effect. There was another to which he should like to refer viz b ÐtO Dbf riage of Miss Shelagh Cornwallis WeBâe vvtls Duke of Westminster (applause). jj1.^ fcb« willing to act on any suggestion Council wished to make with regard -j^ing very interesting event. He would say e0jy more about it at present, but he wiehe oured- gratulate the town of Ruthin upon the r jjfl engagement turning out to be true, ^o0oci'» should be glad of the support of the foe when the time came for the marriag celebrated. WIS hodI The Town Clerk said he also wllea,r. members of the Council a happy new y Mr. Rouw—Why not wait here and see the new year in ? -onnv* Mr. Tegid Owen—Yes, and Mr. « bring the cheap wine he bought at »n stay sale (laughter). This concluded the business.

AN OLD LADY WHO HAS S]!J£ THREE CENTURIES. laren- Residing with Mr. Abel Foxall, ^e0\ tber^ don Terrace,{Beaumont Street, Liverp ceH' is an old lady who has lived to see & garfl turies. The lady in question is 'a Smith, who is now in her 104th year'1 0 b»v is a mother-indaw of Mr. Foxall, a married her daughter. Mrs. Smith l8^ great-grandmother, the youngest reia ^orn seven years of age. Mrs. Smith wa p • Cradley Heath, in tbe year 17J'». t^e' Swithin's Day. She was the eldes^, rVive8» i children, only one of whom n<?wtleatb, younger sister who lives in BlacK ppe»f who is 85 years of age. The family Opp f tbe to have been a long-lived one, as n0B fe J children died under the age of seve ^0 Mrs. Smith's husband died at the ta°a fifty-nine years, and left nine children ut 00 his loss, only three of whom novV1Il2er daughter and two sons. In her yo Mrs. Smith was employed in the c bea'/ a business, which was a very light throOg?.fl(j employment. She had travelled gre&t many towns in Canada au,n.iatf* ,^8 States, in company with her Bon.tarn, b^ hfc suffers a great deal from rheuma i0g, sig t has still retained the faculties of he and speech to a remarkable degree jetfSji4.e her age. She is a woman of stro b temperament, and has preserved n & eating three meals regularly eek8, Smith has, during the last hve ^ri8* confined to her bedroom, but °n ghi a Day, as was usual, she was eal stairs, to participate in the ^ay'8 flIj- few friends. She has never had illness during tbe whole course ot til she was attacked with rheum do1c j thircy-five years ago. Not long » her»„ftg, was brought into the house to exan » gb » he said that apart from rhenmatx » for her age, a stronger woman th P^d- ter, Mrs. Foxall. She had s a gr Qfi fighting in tbe Peninsular War, ttSu» 0l son fighting in South Africa. -ng js. Christmas Day, for the old lady jast j0o to the company present, but, on :ce vPaS ^8 mas Day, she found that her ]a<iy ate weak. We might add that th te^P Q a throughout her life been of habifs, but, of recent years, sn_, v>.ater» very small quantity of brandy »» =======z====*aac3 Christ Mince-pie was originally fc&owa pie, and made of mutton.