The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Abergele. More Light.—The railway company have erected a new lamp at the entrance to the station at Perisarn, which no doubt is a great improve- ment. Monthly Fair.—The monthly fair, held on Wednesday, was very well attended, and a large quantity of cattle changed hands at good prices. The fair was the most successful held for several months. Urban District Council Election.—There will he no election this year, Mr Hugh Thomas having withdrawn. Mr Isaac Roberts and Mr Thomas Evans are declared duly elected for Aber- gele Ward, and Mr George Perkins and Mr John Edwards for Pensarn Ward. Tennis Ground.—Members of this club will hear with regret of a report which is current to the effect that a portion of this ground is shortly to be taken from them, and we understand that it has already been pegged out for selling purposes. It this is so it will undoubtedly deprive the place of one of the few pastimes for both visitors and residents. Marriage.—A marriage has been arranged and will take place at Carnarvon in Easter week, between Mr W. J. Evans, assistant master at the Vbergele Countv School, eldest son of Mr Beriah G. Evans, Penvbrvn, Carnarvon, and nephew of Sir John Williariis, Bart., M.D., and Miss Emma Teafferson Hughes, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Boulcott Hughes, Newport, Mon., and grand- daughter of the late Dr Jefferson Brewer, senior physician of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London Painfully Sudden Death.—We regret to record the painfully sudden death of Mr aughan, Penvbrvn. Mr Yaughan, who had come down to to the fair on Wednesday, was partaking of his lunch with several other gentlemen at the Bee Hotet, when he was suddenly seized with apoplexy. Medical aid was quicklv summoned, but proved to be of no avail, Mr Vaughan expiring about 9 p.m. without regaining consciousness. Much sympathy is felt with Mrs Vaughan and family m their sad bereavement. Mr Vaughan was a member of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, and also a local deacon, and was highly respected by all who knew him. An Eviction.—Some excitement was caused in the town on Mondav morning by an eviction .taking place at the house of Ellis Hughes.. 3, Vale View Terrace. It appeared that Hughes had only recently returned from serving a term for shooung at a game-keeper some twelve months ago, and during his absence some arrangement had been come to between his wife and the landlord with regard to the house. This, however, Ellis is supposed to repudiate, and asserted that the property was his, Mr Williams of Erwen Road, Colwyn Bay, the landlord, took strong measures to gain re-possession of his property, and went there as stated with the assistance of some men, ejected the tenant, and put his furniture in a yard opposite, the proceedings fortunately passing off without any unnecessary scene, although the police were on die I- 1 spot in case of emergency.

Bettws=y=coed. AMONGST the hills round about Ogwen Lake, on Thu-sday last week, a party of pedestrians were observed braving the elements and the oiher natural difficulties to be contended xvilli. lhat business was intended was evident for determination was written in large letters on their countenances "Excelsior" was undoubtedly their motto, and whatever happened they were bent on living con- scientiously up to it, for duty was being faithfully attended to. One said it was a deputation irom some botanical or geological society,_ he could see that bv the way they examined things, and the scientific manner in which they would disappear up to their knees in bog or peat occasionally made him certain of it, only members of learned societies could do it so thoroughly. Getting in seemed easy enough any mere amateur could do that, but it was a distinct education to observe the energy neccess- ary for getting out. He felt he would like to sit down and study it, it fascinated him but the only thing that left a doubt in his mind was theahsence of spectacles and canvas bags, which were absolutely necessary for an expedition of this kind. This tact rather upset his theory, he felt it was a slight on the society that they had neglected this most essen- tial part of the business. Another being wrapt up in war knowledge and Dutch phraseology, and probably with visions of advance scouts crossing his mind, volunteered the information that lie first observed them advancing in skirmishing order across the veldt, then a "topie" was valiantly stormed, down the other side again they trekked, now proceeding along a "pood," now crossing a "sluit" then advancing through a klooiy and over a "berg," until they eventually reached a "foiitciii." Then they seemed satisfied, but he thought it would have been difficult to tell the difference between this march and real hard work. Speaking for himself he rather thought he would prefer hard work, of the two, but it was at least interesting which was something. The other, witn superior knowledge, told them they were both wrong, it was nothing of the kind, it was neither a deputation from a society, nor were they in the Transvaal. It was something more important than either such energy could not be expended on such trivia!. Subjects, and begged to inform them that these were "none other but the worthy Bettws-v- coed Urban District Councillors, proceeding to thoroughly inspect a possible source of supply of \vatcr, and. what wa.s mote, theie was no betfci 01 purer'water to be found in the three kingdoms than ♦vnnon Llugwv afforded simply for die fetching, this settled the question. The other two gave up the argumerit a 11ogethcr. u, Tea Party and Concert. -A lea party was held at the Congregational Chapci on Saturday, at which there was a fairly good attendance, and they all seemed to be having a good time, and doing lull justice to the good things provided. A competitive concert took place in the evening, and the chapel was packed. The pastor the Rev Ambrose Robeits, ably fulfilled the duties of chairman, and Mr Hobert Jone" (Gutyn Arfon) was as usual in his element as adjudicator, ot the various competitions, which consisted of recitations, solos, duets, quartets, and glee parties. Great interest was taken in the merit of each item, and the suceessiul candidates received prizes in the shape of silver medals

Caerhun. Parish Council.—A meeting of the Oaerhun Parish Council was held at the Talybont School on Saturdav, the following members being present :— Messrs R. Ellis (chain,am, Hugh Davies, Rowland Williams, Elias Hughes, Owen Williams, Thomas Jones, and William Jones, and the secretary, Mr W. R. Williams. The appeal of a widow from Roewen for coal was granted. A letter from the Local Government Board was read calling attention to the new Act of 1899, which extends the period of holding ofScc from one to three years. The next election of parish councillors is to take place in 1901, and afterwards every third year. A precept for a rate of one penny in the £ was signed.

Colwyn Bay. The Victoria Pavilion.-N-cry considerable progress has been made during the past few days, and it is now confidently stated that the building will be quite ready for Easter. b Success.—We are pleased to k (11 that Mr Walter B. Cheetharn, electrical engin. IT, OF Messrs R. H. Jones & Co.'s, Colwyn Bay, has been suc- cessful in obtaining his diploma as an associate of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (A.I.E.E.), London. Death .—We regret to announce the death of Mr William Phillips, Trefgarne, Colwyn Bay, which took place on Tuesday morning last after a short illness. The deceased gentleman, who was 83 years of age, was a native of Wrexham, and head of an important firm of wholesale teamen. Since his retirement, he had resided at Colwyn Bay, where he was well known. Cooking Exhibition. —During next week a highly interesting exhibition is to be held at the Public Hall, which ought to attract all ladies of the district and domesticated gentlemen who take an interest in culinary matters and house- hold comfort. We have seen similar exhibitions in neighbouring towns, where they have proved highly instructive. Gas stoves and cooking arrangements will be the principal feature, and there will also be demonstrations and lectures on cookery each day by a lady expert. Particulars may be seen in our advertising columns.. Theft of Money. Between the hours of about 9-30 on Thursday night and 8-30 on Friday morning, the shop of Mr F. A. Osman was broken into, and a sum of (8 IOS in gold abstracted from a cash-box, which was left inadvertently in an office drawer. It is supposed the thief entered the premises by an office window, which on ex- amination was found slightly open and marks of mud on the window. The constable on duty reported that he saw a light in one of the up-stairs windows at about 2 a.m., but was not aware that the upper part of the premises was at the time unoccupied. A curious and fortunate circumstance connected with the affair was that a bag containing silver was close by the cash-box, but was, however, overlooked. The till on the counter was also left untouched.

Eglwysbach. Parish Couucil.-A well-attended meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Schools on Thursday evening, Mr J. O. Lloyd in the chair. The only business of importance was the question of the repair of the Plas Iorwg footpath, and the consideration ot a circular from the Local Govern- ment Board, explaining the working of the new amendment to the Parish Councils Act. The dis- cussion on the footpath question led to an acri- monious debate between Mr John Evans, Mr Griffith Lloyd, and the rest of the Council. The question before the meeting was the expenditure of the money, which had been accumulated for some years, towards the repair of footpaths. Nothing had been done up to date, so the majority decided to proceed at once with the work, and the contract for the Plas Iorwg path was confirmed. The next meeting will be the annual one, but only a new chairman will be elected, as the present members hold office under the new conditions until April 15th, 1:901, when the new councillors will be elected to serve for three years, instead of one as heretofore.

Llandudno. THE Dean of Worcester (Dr Forrest) is staying in Llandudno with his wife and daughter. The Dean will preach at Holy Trinity Church on Sun- day evening. 11 Ratepayers Association.—The Ratepayers Association is growing more popular each week, and there are now between 50 and 100 members. If a proper interest is put in the work, it will be capable of doing considerable good to the town generally. Fire Brigade Demonstration. de- monstration which it has been decided to hold at Llandudno in June (under the auspices of the North Wales Fire Brigade Association) is al- ready engaging the attention of some of the bri- gades in the district, and one, if not more, of the brigades which took part in the demonstra- tion at Colwyn Bay last year is having a new engine for the occasion. U Football Match.—A football match was played on Wednesday afternoon last in the Council's fisld between two picked teams representing Britons and Boers. The game was pursued with equal determination by both sides, and some enthusiasm was displayed by the spectators in their anxiety for the British to prove their super- iority. May-day Festivities.—On prievious years the festivities organised for May-day have been remarkably successful and it has been decided to arrange for another, this year. A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening to form and dis- cuss the matter, and the following gentlemen were elected to take the matter in hand:—Mr Arnold (chairman), Mr Churchill (vice-chair- man), Mr S. Thewlis (treasurer), and Mr J. Fygott (hen. sec), while the following were elected to act on the committee:—Mr James Heyworth, Mr T. Wiley, Mr 1,1. Roberts, and Mr G. Redmond. Urban District Council Election.—A rather strange circumstance happened in connection with the coming election for the Urban District Council. There being only two candidates for three vacancies in the North Ward. The mem- bers originally nominated were Mr John Owen, Mr William Henry Jones, Mr Thomas Owen, Mr Robert Clay, and Mr Richard Bellis, but as the first three had refused to go to the poll more through the action of other candidates than their own, there was a vacancy still open, but it has been decided that as Mr John Owen was top of the poll three years ago, he will be again elected should he be willing to stand. For the South Ward the following gentlemen will stand: — Messrs John Owen Thomas, Robert Roberts (Penmynydd), Sam Chantrey, and John Jones (the Cedars). The War Fund. — Lady Augusta Mostyn waited on the secretary and treasurer of the Lian- dudno War Fund at the Council offices this week, to ascertain if they had favourably considere I the opening of a subscription list in Llandudno towards the fund for founding a Welsh military hospital in South Africa. The treasurer (Mr John Owen, chairman of the Council) thought that an appeal might be made in Llandudno for special beds, to be named after the town. It. was decided to issue a subscription list, which Lady Augusta Mostyn promised to open with £ 25. No canvass will be made, but subscriptions may be sent to Mr John Owen or to any of the Llandudno banks. Police Court. The monthly sessions for Llandudno and district were held on Monday be- fore the Hon. H. Lloyd Mostyn (presiding), Dr Bold Williums, Mr Ephraim Wood, and Dr Dalton. -Ellis Atherton, of Castell, near Llandudno, was charged by Mr J. R. S. Mel,eocl--tlie new super- visor of Inland Revenue for the district, with using a gun without a licence on land in the occupation of Ernest Parr and H. Owen and Sons, in the vicinity of the town. Inspector Griffith stated that he saw the defendant in the fields in question carrying the gun. Afterwards he left it at the house of Mr Owen, Ffrith Gareg. A fine of £1, including costs, was imposed.—Evan Hughes and Owen Thomas, builders, Llandudno, were charged with obstructing Mostyn-street in the early days of the present month, by allowing building materials to lie there during some alterations to the premises of Mr Hugh Hughes, draper, and Mr Owen, wine and spirit merchant. The defendants both asserted that all care was taken to prevent inconvenience to the passengers, but they were fined 2s 6d and costs each.

Llandudno Junction. The Queen's Train.On Tuesday morning last the royal train which is to convey her Majesty to Holyhead on her visit to Ireland on the 4th April, made a trial trip along this section. It reached the Junction a little before noon, and was pulled up there for about half-an-hour before pro- ceeding to Holyhead. Proposed New Welsh Baptist Chapel.- The Welsh Baptist Church of Conway, of which the Rev W. Edwards is the minister, are taking steps to form a mission church at the Junction. An eligible sight has been obtained on the west side of the road known as Marl View. to the left of the main road near the station. Messrs Evans and Jones, builders, Llandudno Junction, have entered into a contract to erect the chapel, which will accommodate 180 worshippers. The land falls quickly from the roadway, and this will enable a commodious class or vestry room to be formed beneath the chape! to the rear, and to be well lighted by windows in the gable. There will also be two small anterooms with offices on the main floor. Finding of an Interesting Old Coin.—An in- teresting "find" was made within the grounds of the old Ferry Farm Inn, Llandudno Junction, on Wednesday, by Mr Rowland, of Messrs Hughes and Rowland, contractors, Colwyn Bay. The firm are about to demolish the old hostelry, which for centuries was a stopping place for travellers pro- ceeding to and from Ireland. Here the ferry-boat on the Conway embarked and landed its pas- sengers. The grounds are being laid out in building plots, and one of the excavators picked up a small copper coin the size of a halfpenny. On the obverse it bears a portrait of James II., with the inscription, "Jacobus II., Dei Gratia, 1686." On the reverse appears the Irish harp, surmounted with a crown, and Mag. Brit. et Hib. Rex." A George III. halfpenny was also picked up.

Llanrwst. LIBKAKY BOOKS, new supply, Bert's, The Library, etc., Llanrwst. Advt. St. Patrick's Day. —This day was not cele- brated at Llanrwst this year. The Agricultural Show. We understand, that Major-General Gough, of Caerhnn, has con- sented to act as president of the Vale of Conway Agricultural Society for this year. The District Council Election--Contrary to expectation, an election has been averted by the retirement of two of the candidates nominated for the four vacant seats on the Urban Council. The six persons nominated were Mr T. Elias (Brewery), Mr R. Williams (Gwydir House), Mr David Jones (solicitor), Mr J. E. Humphreys (solicitor), Mr T. T. Allard, and Mr Jenkins (bootmaker). The two first named retired.

Llanfairfechan. Indian Famine Fund. On Sunday last special services and collections in aid of the Indian 1 Famine Fund were held in both the Parish Church and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan. The amount collected during the day reached the total of £14 1:5 6Jd. Miss Ayland, of the Queen's Hotel, has opened a local fund in connection with the above, and has already collected over £ 12.

Maenan. School Concert.—A most successful concert was held in the Board School on Thursday last by the school children, aided by a few friends from Llanrwst. The room was crowded, although the night was miserably wet. Entertainments in this mountain hamlet are so rare that it is a pity the majority of the audience was disturbed in its enjoyment by the rowdy, indecent behavioiu of a couple of farm lads. No one was able to control these young Hooligans," and it is to be hoped the police will make an example of them on the next -occasion. The accompanist was Mr T. Osborne Roberts (Yspytty), and in the unavoidable absence of the chairman (Mr David Jones, C.C., Tanlan), Mr Arthur Parry occupied the chair, and made things hum with his usual overflowing fund of good- 9 humoured repartee. The programme included "The Kaughty Boy," "Topsy-Turvy." and a nigger item by children songs by Miss Roberts (Llan ddoget), Mr Arthur Parry (encored), Mr W Edwards (encored), and an amusing original imita- tion ventriloquiling sketch—" Professor Jenkins and his Dolls,"—by Messrs Jenkins, Bickers, Arthur Parry, and Williams (Bank). Mr Jenkins (Watley- street) was the professor, and the other gentlemen acted as the dolls. What with the comical mixture of Welsh and English of all four, as well as the ludicrous faithfulness of Mr Bickers' performance, a screaming, laughable quarter-of-an-hour was thoroughly enjoyed.

Prestatyn. The School Board. A special meeting of the School Board was held ofi Wednesday after- noon last, when Mr E. H. l'arry was appointed attendance officer at a salary' of /io per annum. The Urban Council Election.—A rather spirited contest is anticipated for the four seats now vacant on the Urban District Council. Three years ago the four members who now retire were returned unopposed, three of them being Conservatives and one a Radical and Non- t conformist. Since then unfortunately political differences have arisen, and the contest this time is really fought in order, if possible, to prevent the return of three Conservatives. A dead set is being made against the Rev. Thomas Price, vicar, and it is generally believed and hoped in certain quarters that he will be found at the bot- j tom of the poll, whilst Mr Thomas Jones (builder), a new candidate, is expected to head the poll. But the unexpected always happens on these occasions. The candidates for the four seats are:—W. H. Coward, gentleman; Thos. Hughes, grocer; Rev. Thomas Price, vicar; John Prichard, builder. (The above are retiring members). Peter Ellis, gentleman; Thomas: Jones, builder Thomas Parry Williams, painter.

Dolwyddelen. Concert.—A most successful concert was held in the Assembly Rooms of the above place on the 17th inst. in aid of the church funds. Mr W. J. Roberts, Coed Howell Mills, Bangor, and a quarry proprietor in Dolwyddelen, presided over a crowd- ed room. He gave an interesting and instructive address on education and self-culture. The singers were Llinos GwaJiaand her husband, Mr Williams, Messrs Cefni Jones and Peris Jones, both from Llanberis the recitation was well performed by Mr R. O. [ones, Blaenau Ffestiniog. "Elfyn," with his usual tact and pleasantness, conducted the meeting. Miss Whitbv, Llanrwst, presided at the piano. The Vicar thanked all for their assistance in bringing the concert to such a successful issue. Mr Cefni Jones sang a sacred solo in the Parish Church at the evening service. The offertory was announced for the Hospital for the Welsh Soldiers. —COR.

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