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Central Aews Telegrams.
Central Aews Telegrams. Zululand Column Invades the Transvaal. DURBAN, WEDNESDAY. Zululand column had a sanguinary en- gagement with the Boers the in Transvaal territory. The Boers lost heavily, includ- ing one field cornet killed. The column has now retired to Melrnoth. General French still in Pursuit. POPLAR GROVE, THURSDAY MORNING. General French still pursues the re- treating Boers. They suffered heavily from yesterday's shell fire most of them have gone eastward. Foreign Critics on Cecil Rhodes. ANTWERP, THURSDAY. Flemish paper declares that Kimberley was relieved by the treachery of Com- mander Ferreira, who was bribed by Cecil Rhodes. Buller and White return thanks. General Buller tenders thanks for numerous messages of congratulation addressed to him and Sir G. White. Unparalleled Loyalty to the Queen. THURSDAY, 4-30 p.m. The Queen arrived in London shortly before 12-30 to-day, and drove from Paddington to Buckingham Palace. Dense throngs lined the route, and the reception of Her Majesty was one of unparalleled enthusiasm. The Queen was evidently delighted with the loyalty displayed. Her Majesty will, this afternoon, drive into the City, and will be presented by the Lord Mayor with the sword of the Corporation, on the Thames Embankment. Bank rate unaltered. Stocks quiet. 4,
Conway Town Council.
Conway Town Council. THE monthly meeting of the Conway Town Council was held in the Boardroom on Wednesday afternoon last. The Mayor (Dr Morgan) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Hugh Hughes and the Hon. Henry Mostyn, Councillors E. Roberts, J. Williams, LI. Jones, J. E. Conway Jones, A. J. Oldman, Thos. Foulkes, and John Hughes, together with the borough surveyor and assistant clerk. Vote of Sympathy. The Chairman said before commencing the business he wished to propose a vote of sympathy with the wife and relatives of the late Mr Ernest Winter, whose genial face he was sure they would all miss. This was seconded and carried. Alteration to Targets on Morfa. It was proposed and carried at a pre- vious meeting that the clerk intimate to the commandant that the Council do not wish to decline the application, but on the other hand will not promise anything in the dark therefore the Council would prefer to meet the commandant and dis- cuss the whole subject thoroughly with him and further wishes to have the plans and suggestions of the commandant." j It was stated by the Clerk that the instructor of musketry had been com- municated with, and that he was in correspondence with the War Office on the subject. Water Charges.. The Sanitary Committee advised that j the surveyor ascertain from the Llandudno District Council the rate of charges levied bv them on builders for water for building purposes, and he stated the charge was 5 per cent, on buddings, and 10s per cent. on ordinary masonry work. Alderman Hugh Hughes observed that hitherto they h ul not made any charge, but he thought it wis quite right to do so. Councillor J. Williams suggested that there might be a difficulty in ascertaining the value of pro- perty, and as to whether the owner or contractor be charged. He thought the surveyor's decision should be final, and tInt the surveyor's estimate would-also assist them in fixing the basis of the charge. Morfa Floodings. The engineer stated that Mr F. Hardley had complained to him several times that the tipping of ashes near the Railway B idg is a great nuisance on account of tiie 511111 arising therefrom. He had visited the place and could find no corroboration of Mr HardL-y's statement. This gentle- I m in also wished a drain to be dug from tue end of the workhouse garden to the brook, and the surveyor observed he could no see that any useful purpose would be served by this. Mr Edward Roberts asked for an explanation of this matter. It was finally decided that the surveyor enquire careful y into the matter, and take levels, and then, if necessary, to report the result to the committee. Waen Sewer. The surveyor reported that he was of opinion that the fixing of a new side valve of an altogether different action to the existing one would remedy this matter, and this suggestion was adopted. The Town Hall. It had been recommended by the Com- mittee that Mr Davies, architect, Bangor, be written to as to the leakage of the heating apparatus, as the same is doing damage to the building, and request the contractors to remedy same without delay, and also to complete their contract forth- with, and request an answer by the Council meeting. A letter was received from Mr Davies, intimating that the matter would be put right as soon as possible. It was resolved to ask Mr Davies to arrange to meet the committee at an early date to adjust the matter. The Fallen Arch at the Castle. The Hon Henry Mostyn asked whether any steps had been taken to restore the old arch at the Castle, which it was re- ported had fallen. The Mayor remarked that there had been a mistake, as it was one erected only about fifteen years ago. A Mistake. A member called attention to a mistake which had appeared in several of the local papers which he thought had been mis- informed about the "Quarry extension" instead of the Quay extension. Isolation Hospital. The Committee submitted the following letter from the Local Government Board, in answer to the application for a loan for carrying out the work :— Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th ult., with reference to the application of the Town Council of Conway for sanction to borrow the sum of £2,500 for the purchase of a site for an infections diseases hospital, and I am to state that before deciding on this application the Board will direct a local inquiry to be held on the subject by one of their Inspectors, and that the inquiry would take place as soon as possible." Monday next has since been fixed for holding the inquiry. Councillor A. J. Oldman suggested that it would be desirable for them to be pre- sent at the inquiry, as there seemed to be diversity of opinion in the matter. The Mayor endorsed the request for them to attend. Llanrhos Poad. A letter was read from Messrs Chamber- lain and Johnson with regard to this road, in which they pointed out that the Conway Corporation were bound by a deed executed on the 1st July, 1898, and reminding them that they refuse to go on with the work until the abutting owners paid over the full amount of the tender, including contingencies. It was resolved that this matter be referred to the Sanitary Committee, and that the town clerk pro- duces the agreement at the next meeting of that committee. Sign Boards. An application was read from Miss Wralker asking for permission to erect a sign board at the corner of Bangor-road for the purpose of directing visitors to Morfa House. Permission was granted subject to a rental of 10 per annum, the surveyor to decide the position of the board. Printing. It was decided that the question of charges for printing of numbers, &c., j' should be delegated to the following members, viz: The Chairman and Coun- cillors, J. E. Conway Jones, A. J. Oldman, J. P. Griffiths and John Williams. Treasurer's Statement. From the treasurer's book it was found that there was a balance due to the bank of £ g,8$2 14s 8d. Councillor Edward Roberts said that it appeared that when they had got every- thing in they owed the bank nearly £ 10,000, a statement which Alderman Hughes repudiated. The Town Walls. With regard to the ownership of the Town Walls, it was decided at a meeting of the committee that Mr Thornton Jones, solicitor, Bangor, be instructed to prepare a case for counsel's opinion as to the ownership of the Castle and fortifications. Mr Conway Jones suggested that it would be advisable to defer the consideration of the subject until Mr Wallace returned, he having had the matter in hand. He also thought that it was time they had some definite understanding. Mr LI. Jones, urged that it should be done at as little expense as possible. Alderman Hughes said he thought they should help the present Mayor, and not the ex-Mayor, and he hoped the Council would support Dr Morgan on this question. He suggested that Mr Lloyd George be asked to take the case. He had always helped them when possible, and he pro- posed that he be asked to take the case which was unanimously agreed to. Appointment of Overseers. The following overseers were appointed for the parish of Conway,—Messrs D. Wynne Roberts (21 Castle Street), and Councillors Thomas Foulkes and J. R. Griffiths, Llanrhos Messrs T. T. Smith, Robert Davies, (Moranecld) Councillors Hugh Hughes and A. J. Oldman, (Gyffin) Councillor John Williams, Hugh Abram, David Davies, (Llechau Ucha), and John Williams, Llechau Isa. The Fire BeH. Councillor A. J. Oldman called attention to the fact that the fire bell was used to announce the Relief of Ladysmith. He fully believed in them expressing their appreciation of such an event, but he thought it might cause some inconvenience or damage if it were used indiscriminately, as people would not know whether the fire engine was wanted or not, and he moved that in future it be not rung for any other purpose than a fire. The matter was de- ferred to the Fire Brigade Committee. The Coming Horse Show. Aid. Hugh Hughes proposed, with re- gard to the Morfa being required for the coming show, that they be allowed to use it free of charge, on the condition that no drink is sold there, and on being put to the meeting it was carried.
Conway.
Conway. The Accident at the Castle. Lovers of ancient architecture will deeply regret the in- jury to the picturesque and venerable ruin of Conway Castle by the fall of an archway in the banqueting-hall,resulting from the recent stormy weather. Conway Castle was built by Edward I., and is said to be the most magnificent ruin of its kind in the United Kingdom. The ban- queting-hall is 130 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 30 feet high, with nine large windows. Two massive arches were left, one of which has just collapsed. The Corporation are repairing the old town walls, so that they may be walked upon like Chester walls.
Llanrwst.
Llanrwst. THE annual concert in connection with the Foot- ball Club is fixed for the 5th proximo. THE ordinary meetings of the Gerionydd and the Llanrwst Rural District Councils were ad- journed till yesterday (Thursday), when a large fair was expected. WE observe that Mr Jones-Owen, The Bank, has taken the initiative in organising a movement in Llanrwst district in support of the proposal to establish a Welsh hospital in South Africa. The Assizes.—From a perusal of our report of Ruthin Assizes it will be seen that there was quite a good attendance of local magistrates. Sion Chapel Organistship.—The appoint- ment of the new organist to this chapel will be made this week. "Mary Ann" on the Pazzle.-A special police court was held on Saturday, when Mary Ann Casey was sentenced to fourteen days for stealing a broom. Sewerage Works.—A start has now been made with the new sewerage works, under the direction of Mr Robt. Parry (clerk of the works), in Conway-terrace, Watling-street. The engineer for the scheme is Mr P. Mclntyre. An Ugly Spot.-It is high time the the pro- prietor of what was known as Stanley House Buildings should do something in the direction of improving the present unsightly and disreputable appearance of this corner. It's a disgrace to the town in its present condition.Coiii. Class Examinations. — On Friday evening Dr Hochwell, Llandudno, examined the ambulance and sick nursing classes in the Church House. On Wednesday evening the pupils attending the short- hand class were examined by Mr J. S. Edwards (" Pioneer "), Rhyl. The reports will be forwarded to the committee in due course. Mutual Improvement Society.—On Wed- nesday evening a meeting of the Mutual Improve- ment Society was held in the Town H ill, Mr W. Hughes presiding, when Mr Harold Wood (Excise Officer) gave an interesting lecture on Cardinal Manning." After the lecture other members spoke, and a very profitable evening was spent. A Correction.—Most of our readers in the the Llanrwst district will have easily understood how the mistake arose in our last issue in reference L to Mr Williams, the stationmaster. The informa- tion reached us just as we were going to press that Mr Williams, the Station, Llanrwst, was dead. We were very glad, however, as many others were, to understand that it was not the stationmaster who had died. It was Mr Williams' father-in-law, who was staying with him at the station-house, and who was interred on Saturday last. School Board.—A meeting of the School Board was held at the Board-room on Monday. Mr W. J. Williams presided. The attendance officer stated that the average attendance for the month showed a heavy decrease. Twenty-three persons had been summoned to appear before the Board. I The usual orders were made. Lists of absentees, submitted by the head teachers, were handed to the atten- dance officer, with instructions to bring the worst cases before the Board on Monday. He pointed out that several cases of non-attendance were occasioned by tradesmen employing children during school hours on market days. St. David's Day.-On Thursday evening the annual supper and concert in connection with Scotland-street C.M. Chapel was held in the new Church House, in commemoration of St. David's Day. Mr David Jones (Tanllan) presided, and Mr Arthur Parry, after the tea, conducted the concert proceedings. The following ladies kindly render- ed "flrst aid at the tea lables:Mi-s Owen (Port- land House), the Misses Godderd (Plough-street), Miss Williams (Stafford House), Miss Williams (Regent House), Miss Owen (Greenwich House), Mrs W, Thomas (Watling-street), Mrs Roberts (Union Bach), Mrs R. G. Williams (Denbigh-street), Mrs Rowland (Grove House). Among those who contributed to the concert programme were Miss Jones (Cerrig-y-druidion), Miss Owen Jones, Mr Owen (Eos Ccrrig), Miss Williams (Watling-street), Mr W. Owen (Watling-street), Mr E. Pugh, and Mr W. Hughes. The entertainment throughout was enjoyable. Votes of thanks to those who had contributed their services were passed. The trios rendered by Messrs W. G. Owen (Metropolitan Bank), Jenkins (Bodynyr), and E. M. Jones (Avallon), were much enjoyed by the audience. ——4.
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ACCORDING to an Exchange Telegraph Company's message from Cabul, the Ameer recently, in open Durbar, expressed his willingness to supply 50,000 soldiers to assist England in South Africa, but he feared that they would not be able to stand the long sea voyage.
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