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DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. DENBIGHSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. THE SUPERVISION OF CLUB AND PUBLIC HOUSES. The quarterly meeting of the above com- mittee was held at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Denbigh, on Friday, when there were present Captain Griffith Boscawen (presiding), Col. Mesham, Col. Wynne Ed- wards, Sir W. Grenville Williams Col. Saxon Gregson Ellis, Messrs. Christmas Jones, Gomer Roberts, John Roberts, A. 0 Evans, W. D. W. Griffith, O. Isgoed Jones, Jamfs Darlington, J. Watkin Lumley, Joseph Jones and J. Duncan Miller, with the Clerk (Mr. W. R. Evans), the De- puty Clerk (Mr. John Roberts), the County Accountant (Mr. R. Humphreys Roberts), the Chief Constable (Major Leadbetter), and the Superintendents of Divisions. Apologies for absence were received from Sir R. Egerton, Messrs. E. Hooson, Simon Jones, and J. T. Jones-Parry. ABERGELE POLICE COURT. The County Surveyor reported having received a letter from the Clerk of the Aber- gele Justices complaining of the want of accommodation for solicitors and advocates in the Court. On the motion of the Chairman, the mat- ter was referred to the Abergele Sub-Com- mittee. THE COLWYN BAY BUILDINGS. The County Surveyor also reported that a portion of the Colwyn Bay Public Buildings, which are leased to the County, were being turned into a shop, and that the alterations carried out had developed a crack in the building. He did not know to what extent this affected the stability of the building generally. Mr. Lumley thought this would be a pro- per cpportunity of considering whether it would not be well to discontinue the lease. The building was a most inconvenient one to hold meetings in, as one could scarcely hear one word that was said there. If it were possible to terminate the lease, and look out for buildings elsewhere, he thought they should avail themselves of the oppor- tunity. The County Surveyor, replying to a ques- tion, said that the lease had still eleven years to run. On the motion of Mr. Lumley, seconded by Mr. Joseph Jones, it was decided to refer the matter to a special committee to con- sider and report. BILLS OF QUANTITIES. The next item on the agenda was a sug- gestion made by the Government auditor that Bills of Quantities be prepared, in other than small contracts,before a contract is entered into. The Chairman said he failed to see what the auditor had to do with a matter of this kind. His business was to audit the ac- counts. The County Surveyor said the Auditor asked him whether Bills of Quantities bad been prepared in connection with the altera- tion of the Llanrwst Court House, and he had to answer in the negative. He had pre- pared bills of quantities on two occasions, and when he presented his account, the com- mittee refused to pay it. Fe therefore de- clined to prepare bills of quantities. A motion having been made to proceed to the next business, Mr. Lumley pointed out that the Main Roads Committee of the Denbigh District had this matter under their consideration the previous day, and passed a resolution which would be submitted to the next County Council meeting. The Chairman At Wrexham they passed it over. Mr. Lumley said that owing to the action of the Denbigh Main Roads Committee, the question was bound to come up for consid- eration at the next Council meeting,-and if the resolution passed by the committee were adopted by the Council, the County Surveyor as the officer most interested would have to comply. Although it might be thought that it was not the business of the Government Auditor to make this sug- gestion, still he thought the suggestion a very reasonable one, and one that would, if adopted, protect the county against unfair claims. He thought it would be much more satisfactory not only to the contractor, but the other party concerned, if bills of quanti- ties were prepared, so that the questions of extras might be more easily dealt with. In the matter of re-laying the parapet opposite the Ruthin County Hall, some little things were omitted, or supposed to be omitted by the contractor which called for extras, but if a bill of quantities had been prepared they would know exactly what the contractor was expected to do. He moved that in all the work required to be done by that com- mittee under the direction of the Surveyor or Architect, bills of quantities be prepared for all work over £20. I Col. Wynne Edwards whilst seconding, said Mr. Lumley ought to know that archi- tects were not supposed to prepare bills of quantities, and that if this resolution were passed, they ought to pay their Surveyor for the work. Mr. Lumley I don t oppose that. The motion was then agreed to. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. THE SUPERVISION OF CLUBS." The Chief Constable submitted his quar- terly report which was as follows Crime and offences as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, show a decrease of 13 in indictable offences, 86 in non-indictable offences, and an increase of £ 18 15s. 6d. in the value of property stolen. Twenty-nine indictable offences were pro- ceeded against, 9 of whom were discharged, 23 summarily convicted, and 5 committed for trial for the following offences :—Inde- cent assaults on females 2, malicious wound- ing 1, burglary 1, horse stealing 1, total 5 586 Persons were proceeded against for non- indictable offences, 472 of whom were fined, 6 sent to industrial schools, 2 handed to the army, 12 other punishments, 59 discharged, and 35 committed to prison for the following offences :-Assaults on constables 2, cruelty to children 2, indecent exposure 1, drunk and disorderly 6, wilful damage 2, neglec ting family 1. misbehaviour by pauper 5, prostitution 4, begging 2, sleeping out 10, total 35. 225 Persons were proceeded against for drunkenness, 51 of whom were for being drunk on Sundays, as against 235 and 28 in the corresponding quarter of last year. Five publicans were proceeded against as fol- lows:—Permitting drunkenness 4, opening during prohibited hours 1, 3 convicted and 2 discharged, no license being endorsed, as against 8 in the corresponding quarter last year, 6 convicted, 2 discharged, and 1 license endorsed. A case of sbebeening on Sunday was detected at Ponkey, near Ruabon, the occupier of the premises and his wife being fined £ 5 and costs, each, at the Ruabon Petty.Sessions on June 4th. The new police cells which I applied for at the Quarterly Meeting held here on the 13th July las; year,have been erected at the Police Station, Holt, and fouad very useful, several persons having been locked up there this strawberry season. I have to inform you that the force has been strengthened by one man according to the resolution passed at our last committee, and I have stationed him at Southsea, in the Broughton District. (Signed) T. J. LEADBETTER, Major, Chief Constable. Replying to a question as to the increase of Sunday drinking, the Chief Constable said that the number of clubs in the county with which the police had nothing to do,had somewhat increased during the last two years, and he was afraid that these were the great cause of the increase of drunkenness on Sunday. Mr. Christmas Jones asked how many clubs there were in the county. The Chief Constable I can't say, but we have 13 I think in the neighbourhood of Wrexham. The number has steadily in- creased during the last two years. Mr. Isgoed Jones said this matter of clubs bad been occupying his attention for some time last. No doubt, the police were powerless to deal with them to a certain ex tent, but he thought they were entitled at least to a list of the members of the clubs, so that when a man went in, and came out again drunk, that the police might be satis- fied whether the drunken man was a mem- ber of the club or not. The Chairman said he failed to see what power the police had to demand a list of the members of a club; more than they bad to interfere with pol,tical clubs. Mr. Isgoed Jones pointed out that the amendment of the Sunday Closing Act was now under the consideration of the legisla- ture, and he would be very glad indeed if something could be done to call the atten- tion of the legislature to this matter. The Chairman said that people had found out that it was much more convenient to go to a club than to walk three or four miles into the country for the sake of a drink. Mr. Isgoed Jones then moved that the attention of His Majesty's Government be called to the difficulty of supervising drink- ing clubs and shebeens, and to the neces sity of introducing such legislation as will bring them under effective police control. Captain Barker seconded. The Chairman I question whether a special motion of this kind can be passed without notice. Mr. Isgoed Jones But it arises out of the Chief Constable's report. The Chairman It does to a certain ex- tent, and I will not take upon myself te rule it out of order. Mr. Lumley suggested that the word 'drinking' should be taken out of there- solution in order to make it a general one. Mr. Wynne Edwards also thought that Sunday Clubs should be introduced into the motion. The Chief Constable however advised that the resolution should be left opan, as the clubs existed on other days as well as on Sunday. The word I drinking I and also the word shebeens was taken out of the motion, and it was carried. THE SUPERVISION OF PUBLIC HOUSES. THE BACK DCOR QUESTION. Mr. Lumley said there was one matter in connection with the police, to which he wished to call attention, although it did not arise on the report of the Chief Constable. Still, it was a question of police administra- tion, and one that he would like to have in- formation upon. The point was, whether the Chief Constable found any difficulty in the supervision of public houses within the county, owing to the existence of back door entrances, particularly so on Sunday. He knew of some public bouses which had more than one back door, and doors also that could not possibly be seen from the high road. Why he asked the question was, to give the Chief Constable every opportunity of knowing that he personally did not want to catch him or the police when this matter came before the Bench of Magistrates upon which he sat, viz: at Ruthin, because the Justices there had given direct instructions to the police to report as to how many pub lie houses there were within that Petty Ses- sional Division, with back doors, and doors difficult of supervision. Mr. W. D. W. Griffith said that Mr. Lum- ley had mentioned that this matter was to come befoie his Bench of Magistrates at Ruthin. Personally, he (Mr. Griffiths) thought it would be undesirable for the Chief Constable to express an opinion as to any particular case within his knowledge, because the matter was sub-judioe Mr. Lumley said he did not want any particular case mentioned, but wanted a general statement from the Chief Constable. The Chief Constable said that when a policeman could not see a back door of a public house, it did very much interfere with the discharge of his duties in regard to keep ing such a house in order. It was the uni- versal opinion of Licensing Magistrates thst if the structural construction of the house waa such that the back doors could not be seen or properly controlled by the police, the Licensing Magistrates insisted upon such alteration, as would make such super vision possible. It only remained for the police to lodge their c,)mplaint, and for the Magistrates to insist upon an improvement. Mr. Lumley said that satisfied him, but he would like to inform the Chief Constable, whether he knew it before or not, that there had been structural alterations carried out in pub- lic hou3es without any intimation of any kind having been made by the police. Structural alterations to premises had been made, and in some cases large additions, without any report whatever having been submitted by the police to the Justices. Mr. Christmas Jones Did these alterations make the police supervision more difficult. Mr. Lumley Yes, far more difficult. I will give to the Chief Constable chapter and verse, if he desires it. The Chief Constable again repeated his pre- vious statement that it was for the po!ice to report, and for the Magistrates to act. The matter then dropped. THE STRAWBERRY PICKERS AT HOLT. Mr. Christmas Jones asked what was the social condition of Holt at the present time. A large number of strawberry pickers had been impoited into the neighbourhood, and he knew that complaints had been made as to the way they were housed. He should also like to know what was the behaviour of the pickers. The Chief Constable said that the question of lodging the pickers did not concern him, al- though he knew all about it. He was at Holt the previous week, and went round the place where these people were lodged. In the rooms where they slept, straw was placed by the walls, and on this the pickers slept, and every now and again the place was disinfected, so that any I lively' animal that may be there would be killed. Outside the rooms in the yard, the cooking apparatus was placed. These cooking utensils were of a very modest charac- ter, such as Chicago meat tins, &c. (laughter). He reported the matter to the sanitary autho- rity and they instructed their inspector to go and see the piece, and report. He reported that everything was satisfactory ao regards the sanitary condition of the place. Mr. Christmas Jones Are there any grave complaints made by the police.? The Chief Constable: No, I have no com- plaint to make. There are two extra men there now. Mr. Jones expressed himself satisfied with the explanation, and the subject dropped. POLICE PAY. The County Accountant submitted his esti- mate of police ptty for the quarter ending October next, which amounted to £ 1,792 10s., the same as last year. HOLIDAY FOR THE CHIEF CONSTABLE. The Chief Constable said that he had not enjoyed a consecutive holiday for any length of time for the last 15 years, and he wished to apply now that he be allowed a holiday of six weeks. Mr. Isgoed Jones proposed that the applica. tion be granted. The Chief Constable worked hard, and deserved a little holiday. Moreover, it would do him great physical good. Mr. Christmas Jones seconded. The Chief Constable said that he intended to go on the Continent for educational purposes. He knew that during his absence the police wcutd be in good hands whilst Deputy Chief Constable Jones remained in charge. He knew that everything would he safe, and that he could feel quite comfortable (hear, hear). The motion was unanimously carried. INCREASE OF THE FORCE AND POLICE PAY. The approval of the Home Secretary of the augmentation of the County Police Force by one constable, and also of the increase of the pay as proposed at the last meeting of the com- mittee, was read. SUPERANNUATION OF A CON. STABLE. An application was made by P.C. Richard Littlehales, of Bersham, for a pension of 952 2s. 10it. under the provisions of the Police Act of 1900, he having served 26 years in the force. The application was granted. The Chief Constable announced that he had taken, to fill this vacancy, a man re cently returned from the war, viz: Robert Evans, of Ruthin, who had served in the force before going to the front. He intended to place Evans on duty at Bersham. The committee expressed their gratification that the Chief Constable had taken this course. THE WATERING OF BUTTER. Mr. Simon Jones moved that the following resolution passed by Warwickshire County Council be approved of; 1 lhat the Board of Agriculture be urged to establish a standard for the proper amount of water in butter. That a copy be forwarded to each County Council in England and Wales and to the County Council's Association, and that they be requested to support this action. Col. Mesham in seconding said it was import- ant that they should try and make home butter as pure as possible, because when butter was watery, it was extremely nasty. Mr. Gomer Roberts said it would be impos- sible to establish a proper standard in regard to the watering of butter, because the whole thing depended upon the breeding of cattle, and quality of pasture and soil, etc. He there- fore moved that the matter be not considered. The Chairman said that was a negative, and Mr. Roberts could vote against the resolution. On being put to the meeting, the resolution was carried by a majority. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE POLICE ACT. A circular letter was read from the Standing Joint Committee for Lancashire on the subject of several unsatisfactory provisions contained in the Police Act, together with a copy of amendments proposed by the committee. The Chairman thought that some of the sug- gestions made by the Lancashire Police Com- mittee were very good and would tend to give more latitude to police authorities in certain cases. As regards the questions of pensions and superannuations, he thought there was a general movement in favour of amending the Act of 18S0, and therefore, he thought it would be well to consider this question. The Chief Constable supported the suggestion of appointing a committee, and mentioned how the act as it at present stood seemed to be anomalous. He mentioned the case of P.C. Rigby, of Abergele, who got kicked on the knee by a prisoner, and in consequence had to retire from the force, after a service of 15 years. Rigby was disabled in the execution of his duty and crippled for life. Still, the com- mittee owing to the provision of the act could not give him his full pension. If the amend- ment suggested by the Lancashire Committee were carried out, it would give the police authorities more discretion in such cases. Mr. Lumley supported the proposal for send ing the matter to a committee, and moved that the following gentlemen should form the com- mittee:-the Chairman, Col. Mgsham, Messrs. Isgoed Jones, Simon Jones, Christmas Jones, Duncan Miller and Captain Barker, and that they should meet at the Chief Constable's office. The motion was carried in this form. JUSTICES' CLERKS' SALARIES. In the absence of Mr. W. G. Dodd, Llan- gollen, who was unable to leave the house owing to an accident, Mr. Lumley moved that the question of the general revision of the Justices' Clerks' Salaries in the county be taken into consideration by the committee already appointed to deal with the Police Act. Mr. Joseph Jones seconded, and the motion was carried. This concluded the business.
. THE LICENSING OF THE IMASONS'…
THE LICENSING OF THE I MASONS' ARMS. CURIOUS PROCEEDINGS. MR. HARRISON JONES WANTED iO KNOW.' I At-the Borough Police Court on Friday, before the Mayor (Mr. A. Lloyd Jones), Messrs. J. Harrison Jones, and R. Owen. The Magistrates Clerk (Mr. J. Parry Jones) intimated that an application was to be made for the temporary transfer of the license of the Masons' Arms, Townsend, from Llewelyn Williams to W. G. Ogburn. Mr. A. O. Evans, solicitor, said he ap- pe Ired to oppose the transfer. Mr. Pearson, secretary of the Caergwrle Brewery Company, said he was present to apply for the transfer. Mr. Evans said he objected to Mr. Pear- son appearing in the case, as be was not a solicitor. The only person otherwise than a solicitor who could appear was the person making the application. The Clerk l?ere read a letter from the Brewery company explaining that the late tenant (Llewelyn Williams) refused to give up the license,and that an application would be made at that court for a special license on the ground that Williams wilfully with held the existing license. Mr. Evans again stated his objection to Mr. Pearson appearing in the case. The Clerk asked whether the proposed in- coming tenant was present. Mr. Ogburn then stepped forward, and was proceeding to make the application, when Mr. Evans again objected, stating that even Ogburn had no locus standi in the court, as the proper person to make the application was the outgoing tenant, for whom he now appeared to oppose the trans- fer. He would, however, state that he was quite willing to negotiate terms with Mr. Pearson. Terms bad been discussed, but not agreed upon. He did not wish to enter into the merits of the question at all, but no doubt Mr. Pearson, as secretary of the com- pany had his instructions, whilst at the same time he could use a certain amount of discretion. If he us d this discretion in time, there would be no necessity to trouble the court with opposition. A short adjournment was then agreed upon to enable the parties to discuss the matter, which they did outside the court. On their re-appearance in court, the clerk asked whether they had arranged matters. Mr. Evans gave no answer, but showed a handful of gold, an action which caused much laughter, and drew from the clerk the remark, I thought it was a matter of £ s. d.' Later on, Mr. Evans said terms bad been satisfactorily arranged, and that he, no longer, appeared to oppose the transfer of the license. Supt. Jones said he had no objection to the temporary transfer, as the testimonials which Ogburn submitted were satisfactory. Mr. Harrison Jones, referring to the con- tents of the company's letter, said that if Williams was the tenant, he had a right to refuse to give up the license. Mr. Evans But he is not the tenant now, as Ogburn is in possession. Mr. Harrison Jones: Why does be now agree to give the Ilicense ? Mr. Evans: Because his claims have been satisfied, and in fact, he is no longer able to keep possession, and relinquishes it. Mr. Harrison Jones: Why is he unable 1 Mr. Evans (who now appeared for the company having received his instructions in court)—That is best known to himself. Mr. Harrison Jones But I want to know why* he is unable to carry on the tenancy ? Mr. Pearson: He was a quarterly tenant, and received notice to give up possession in the ordinary way. Mr. Harrison Jones I want to know why he wouldn't give up possession. Why is he going away ? No reason has yet been given. The Clerk (to Mr. Evans): I suggest that you put Ogburn in the box, Mr. Evans Yes, and I appear for him. Mr. Harrison Jones: But I have not been satisfied in the first instance why Williams is giving up possession. Mr. Evans: He has had notice. Mr. Harrison Jones: Why has he had notice ? Mr. Robert Owen I think that it is a fair question to ask. Mr. Evans: He was not a suitable tenant. Mr. Harrison Joaes: Why was he not suitable ? Mr. Evans: Well, sir, I am not prepared just now to discuss the matter so thoroughly as that. Mr. Harrison Jones But I want to know. Mr. Evans And I have not been instruc- ted properly in the matter, but he gets notice because he is not a suitable tenant. Mr. Harrison Jones: Why was he not suitable ? The Clerk: Because he did not pay the rent, I suppose. Mr. Harrison Jones I want to know why, and I will have to know before I give my consent. I dare say you know why, Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans said he was informed that Williams had got into arrears with his rent, and that for other reasons, such as the want of capital, he was unable to continue the business. He was therefore not a fit and proper person to remain as tenant. As Williams had nc furniture, he might be objected to at the annual Licensing Ses sions, because he could not find accommo- dation for the public. Williams here interrupted with the re mark that he had furniture until they were sold. Mr. Harrison Jones: Did the company know that Williams had no money when he ent3red the house ? Williams: No, they knew nothing about it. Mr- Harrison Jones Have the police been at the Masons' Arms lately ? Mr. Evans: This is a very respectable house at the Fron, sir. Mr. Harrison Jones: Is it true that the police have been there lately to quell a disturbance ? P C. Lewis, Trefnant, came forward, and said that recently he was called to the house. The disturbance was over before he got there, but he had been told-- Mr. Evans asked whether this was in order. He was sure that the bench wished to be fair to his clients, and would proceed strictly according to the law of evidence. He hoped they would not receive hearsay evidence. Replying to further questions by Mr. Harrison Jones, P.C. Lewis said he was called to the house by a young lad whose name he did not know. Mr. Harrison Jones Then all I can say is, that you ought to know. It must be shown in what way this house has been conducted, Mr. Evans: I hope this won't be made a question against the house. We are here to make an application for the transfer of the license, and suppose, for the sake of argu- ment Mr. HarriFon Jones, (interposing): I will not enter into an argument. I want to know the history of this case, and I want to know the reason why an application is made for change of license. Williams wants to be relieved, and I am willing to relieve him, but I want to know why this house is changing hands. P.O. Lewis was again questioned as to the disturbance in the house, and stated what be knew of the matter. Mr. Evans said he supposed this would be in favour of the application for change of the licensee. Mr. Harrison Jones It may be in favour of closing the house altogether. Mr. Evans: But is capital to be sacrificed because of this disturbance ? Mr. Harrison Jones: I don't care about that; it is not a matter of capital but of morality. Mr. Evans: I beard nothing as to the morality or immorality of the house. Mr. Harrison Jones: There has been broken doors, and broken glasses. Mr. Evans But that cannot be used as an argument against the change of tenants Mr. Harrison Jones It is an argument in • favour of closing it. Mr. Evans: But it has nothing whatever to do with the present application, sir. The ap. plication is for the temporary transfer of the license to a person against whom the police have nothing to say. In fact, the police have spoken favourably of him, and your worships will have an opportunity again to deal with the question at the Licensing Session, Mr. Jones I object to a temporary trans- fer being granted in this sort of way. Is Ogburn noing to live there ? Mr. Evans: Yes. Mr. Harrison Jones For how long ? Mr. Evans: I cannot say, because that may depend upon the action of the bench (laughter). Mr. Harrison Jones Is it to be a tempo rary transfer until you get another tenant ? Mr. Evans: No, Ogburn is a bonafide tenant, and is in possession now. Mr. Harrison Jones He may be there as a stop gap. Mr. Evans: But you have no right to as- sume that a person already in possession is a mere stop gap. Mr. Harrison Jones We have a perfect right to assume anything (laughter). Mr. Evans: But everything before a court of law has to be supported by evi- dence. Mr. Harrison Jones: And I am here to be satisfied that this case is properly dealt with according to its merits. The Clerk Ogburn has been in the army has he not ? Mr. Evans: Yes, and was a Sergeant- Major. The Mayor: Has he been managing a public house before? I Ogburn I have been canteen manager in the army. Mr. Evans And that is an excellent training. Mr. Harrison Jones: Yes, for making people drunk (laughter and signs of disap- proval in court). Mr. Evans The discipline of the army won't allow that, sir. The Mayor, after a brief consultation with his colleagues, said that the majority of the j magistrates were in favour of the transfer, but it was to be distinctly understood that it would only be until the annual Licensing Sessions. Strict inquiry would also be made in the meantime.
. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.
BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FRIDAY.—Before his Worship the Mayor (Councillor A. Lloyd Jones),. Mr. J. Har- rison Jones, and Mr. Robert Owen. FEMALE LITIGANTS. Catherine Davies, Henllan Street, was summoned by Jane Roberts, of 157, Henllan Street, to show cause why she should not be bound over to keep the peace towards her, because on the 3rd inst., she threa- tened to assault and beat the complainant in Henllan Street. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant said that she was in Hen- llan Street, with a little child on her arm, when she met the defendant, who caught hold of her by the throat and tried to choke her. Complainant was afraid of her, be- cause she (complainant) was not very strong. Ellen Roberts, Henllan Street, mother-in- law of the complainant, said she remem- bered the 3rd inst. She saw the defendant throw her shawl into the house, and jump to Jane Roberts' throat, while she had a child in her arms. Complainant only wanted peace from the defendant, as she was like a bear. Defendent said she was not guilty of touching the woman. Phylip O'Neill said that on the 3rd July, the complainant came into the defendant's backyard to aggravate her. The defendant said to her, Did you tell Mrs. Rush, that you could fight me any time.' That was all he heard between them. He took the defen- dant to the house, and the complainant also went away, and that was all he heard about it. The defendant was bound over to keep the peace for six months in the sum of X5. Mr Robert Oiven (to the defendant): I should like to see you in the same spirit in Henllan Street as you are in this court. We happen to know a little about you. You are very lucky to-day to get out of it. If I happen to be on the bench, when you appear again, I will not agree t) bind you over. DRUNK, AND DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Robert Wynne, 18 years- of age, Henllan Street, was summoned by P.C. Howel Jones, for being drunk and disorderly in Panton Hall, on the 22nd of June. Defendant pleadfd guilty, and be was fined 2s, 6d. and coats, the Mayor remarking that they hoped it would be a lesson to him. It was a great shame to see a lad of his age being brought up in a police court for the offence of being drunk and disor derly. If he came again, they would have to fine him very heavily, or send him to prison. Horatio Nelson Lake, Henllan Street, was summoned for being drunk on the 27th June, in the Chirk Castle Arms. Defendant's wife appeared and said that her husband had gone to work, P.C. Pierce said that on the 27th of last month, he found the defendant drunk in the Chirk Castle Arms, sitting down in the drinking room, at 4 p.m. in the afternoon. He was sleeping there, and his wife and the landlady were trying to awaken him. There was no drink before him. Fined 2s. 6d. and 5a. 6d. costs. John Wynne, Henllan Street, was fined 2s. 6d. and 5s. 6d. costs, for the offence of being drunk, as proved by P.O. Howel Jones. Richard Pritchard, Henlian Street, was summoned by P.C. Pierce,, for being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street, on the 6th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. PROFANE LANGUAGE, Thomas Evans (16), LodgeiFarm, and John Jones (17,) Gwaenynog Bach, were sum. moned by P.C. Howel Jones, for using profane language in Henllan Street, on the 6th inst. Defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Mr. Harrison Jones asked them whether they were not ashamed of themselves. Defendants: Yes, sir. KEEPING A DOG WITHOUT A LICENSE. Catherine Davies, Henlhn Street, was summoned by P.C. Pierce, for keeping a dog without a license on the 4th of July. Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.C Pierce said that on the 4th of the present month, be visited the defendant's back premises, and there saw a collie bitch and two pups fastened up in a hut. He asked the defendant if she had a license, and she said I no,' and that the bitch did not belong to her. John Jones, Henllan Street, also said the defendant had the dogs for over six months. For the defence, Philip O'Neill said that the bitch did not belong to the defendant, but followed the children from towsa. She whelped there. The bitch belonged to Mr. D, Evan Hughes, gardener. P.C. Pierce said that Mr. D. E. Hughes had parted with the bitch since la"t Octo- ber. O'Neill said no license had been taken out since the date of the offence. Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. Evan Roberts, Pen Ucha, Llansannan, and Robert Jones, Henllan Street, Denbigh, were charged by Sergeant Farrell, with being drunk at the Old Butchers' Arms on the 29th ult. Evan, Roberts did not appear, and a war- rant was issued for his apprehension. Robert Jones admitted having been in the house, but was not drunk. Sergeant Farrell then gave evidence to the effect that about a qual ter to eleven he visited the Old Butchers' Arms, and there saw both defendants in the act of coming out. Both were drunk. He called the at- tention of the landlord to them, and he said he had refused them drink, P.C. Howel Jones said he had seen Jones in a drunken state near the Post office, about a quarter to nine, the same nlSnk Thomas Freeman, landlord of the U Butchers' Arms said be refused to give t men drink, because he thought they had enough. Supt. Jones sa;d there was nothingkDfioWd against Robert Jones, and he was nn 2s. 6d. and costs.
. BROOKHOUSE.
BROOKHOUSE. TRAP ACCIDENT, An alarming accident occurred near the Calvinietic Methodist chapel, Brookhouse, on Monday evening. Whilst Mr. Frodsbam» coachman to Mr. Denton, Llanrhaiadr } accompanied by his wife and child, wer driving home from Denbigh, the pony fc0° fright when descending the hill leading Brookhouse, and bolted. He rushed tremendous pace towards the sharp turning at the bottom of the hill, and unfortnnateiy» whilst Mr. Frodsham was vainly endeavou ing to arrest his progress, tbe reins aoaPr ped, leaving the occupants of the trap the mercy of the frightened animal, latter went straight for the hedge, the party, in a moment or two, finding theD1 selves in a terrible plight. The pony got clean through the hedge, whilst the trap had become wedged in the hedge bank 011 the road side. Mr. and Mrs. Frodsb,aD1, together with the child, were pitched in. the field, and were totally unable to xrl cate themselves from their perilous P osition. Mr. David Davies, son of Mr. John Henry Davies, of this office, was passing at t time, and with commendable promptly he succeeded in calling assistance. -V1 Richard Jones,The Mill, and several o'"?' were soon on the acene, and rendered wn help they could. Fortunately, neither o the three persons in the conveyance r ceived an injury, although Mrs. Frodsha suffered somewhat from the shock. horse was also uninjured, and only damage was caused to the trap. The sp at the bottom of the Brookhouse bill 13 ? g coming noted for the many accidents tD occur there, one of which, some years ago, had fatal result.
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ABERGELE. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of this Council was held oa Monday evening, under the presidency Mr. Thomas Evans, J.P., (chairman). There were also present Messrs. J. Pierce, J. Knight, H. Thomas, Edward Williams, Roherts, Pierce Davies, Thomas John Edwards, John Hannah, E. A. Crao (Clerk), Morgan R. Jones (Surveyor). SATISFACTORY INSPECTIONS. The Inspector reported having visited tb: dairies in the district, and finding them ,I*, 0 satisfactory state. Ha had also inspected hackney carriages plying for hire within '« jurisdiction of the Council, and found Chfm a reasonable state of repair. PRANKS ON THE PROMENADE. The Surveyor called attention to the factth* some mischievous persons had carried ttie seatd from the promenade to the foreshore. a damaged them. He suggested that notices put up warning people that they would prosecuted if they cut their initials oa the sea » and the shelter, or otherwise damaged the pr perty of the Couucil. fti Mr. ). Pierce said that this was an 0 question. Notice boards were of very j use, and only provoked boys Íio I sl-iy's d them. He proposed that a reward be 0 :0. for information that would lead to the con tion of persons damaging the property ot Council. This was secondei by Mr. John and carried, the amount of the reward "e fixed at two guineas. d On the motion of Mr. John Edwards, secon by Mr. H. Thomas, it was resolved to sec the seats on.the promenade, so that they 00 not be removed. ANOTHER STEP IN THE DIRECTION O* WIDENING PENTREMAWR ROAD- The seal of the Council was atlixed to t he Cey. veyance of the land purchased from the g Jones-Bateiiian,> for ohe purpose of widen Pentremawr Road. TO ADVERTISE THE COUNTY SCHO° Mr. Crabbe applied for permission to tiil" board at the bottom of tbe lane facing way at Pensarn, to advertise the County »cn It -A as resolved to grant the application. g S APPLICATION FOR INCREASED WAGE d A letter was read from John Davies, a labourer, applying for an increase in his ta which at present was 18s. a week. He ha stated, been employed by the Conncil years, and the standard of wages in the » bourhood was much more than he receive • The Chairman—We have made a noista raising the salary of the surveyor. We advance the wages all round now /• Mr. Thomas—The Clerk will be the ne Mr. Crabbe—No! Miae seerm to be a rate (laughter). 10 be The matter was adjourned for in^? Yue dis" made as to the standard of wages tin BAD BUSINESS BY THE PIEKB°Sey, A letter was read from a Mrs. A. 0f ttie who said th«vt her husband was a mem be ^era Pierrots performing in the place. per" not doing very well now, and she as cor mission to place a stall on the seashore sale of ginger beer, &c. ^cre ^aS Mr. J. Hannah said that solong as tm no nuisance, he would not mind gran application. good The Chairman thought it was idea. These people were doing rathe Mr. Edward Williams remarked that opP tion was the cause of that. Ibe gran" Mr. Thomas moved that permission be ted for a month. ~drAed' Mr. Edwards seconded, and it was COMPLAINTS AS TO STREET WATERING.. factory Mr. Hannah complained oftheunsatis ^jl0y way in which the streets were water were merely sprinkled. art The Surveyor said that the *LV and ba had only been working but half a y to do all the streets inthattiioe. u been instructed to work all day. THE FIRE ENGINE ofatfairs Mr. Thomas asked what the position 0 a. was with regard to the fire engine' rga(jy fo The Clerk replied that it wonid delivery very shortly. He ie ghoald b to decide as to how the Fire BrJga 11 ittee formed.. gub-commit1ie It was resolved to appoint a of four to advertise for Volunteers. ELSY- COMPETITION IN MINSTREl i be'done Mr. J. Pierce asked if anything co having to cool down the excitement can -They vtal,H two minstrel troupes in the tow e creating a great row in other. He heard that they « &g to w he. the middle of the street compe were could make the greatest n0t iflaBlLing coming a great nuisance. It perforroUn- noise, ;when two troupes Had j? within 50 yards of each 0f fcbi3 'do cil no power to regulate mat T Mr. Hugh Thomas—I am ibo8 bill- a(j ft that, we must go in foran Tb^y u Mr. J. Pierce-Like Rhy^ bftek*1 tremendous big omnibus, ou ^0 nothing in it (laughter). d^opj a° The'matter was allowed 2lOP0Op10'
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