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Vale of Conway Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting at Llanrwst. Tenant Farmers' Classes to be Open to North Wales. THE annual meeting of this society was held on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, at the Eagles' Hotel. There were present Messrs J. E. Humphreys (chairman), Peter Mclntyre, J.P., J. W. J. Watlirfg, J.P., John Blackwall, Hughes, T. R. Jones (Penmachno), Eric Blackwall, J. P. Maitland (Hafodunos), R. R. Owen .secretary), and others. Letters regretting their absence were read from Mr Arthur Wall ;and Mr Charles M. Halli- well. The Bodnant Challenge Cup. Sir Charles McLaren wrote, in reference to the Bodnant Challenge Cup offered by him, sug- gesting that the cup became the property of the first exhibitor who won it three times out of five, instead of three times in succession, as originally arranged. The present holder (Mr Parry Jones, of Newmarket) was willing to a'gree to the new arrangement. The suggestion was approved. Monetary Support. Messrs Worthington and Co.,of Burton, wrote enclosing an order for a guinea towards meet- ing the deficiency on the club's balance sheet. With the same object in view, Mr James Lovatt, of Coedcelyn, sent a like sum. Mr R. Norton forwarded £ 2, and Mr H. G. Brandreth, of Dol- wyddelen, wrote enclosing' his subscription, which he had doubled in value. Messrs Hew- thorne and Co., of London, wrote offering extra prizes to the value of _fio 48 for competitors winning in classes for animals fed on their own "Thriving Mixture." It was unanimously decided that tneise several donors be written to conveying the society's heartiest thanks for their support. The Financial Outlook. Mr Peter Mclntyre submitted his audited ac- count of the monetary position of the society. He was sorry to say the, balance was still on the wrong side. There, was a sum of £ 36 2S nd due to the treasurer on the Agricultural Show account, and a further debt of £5 17s 6d on the horticultural section, making a total out- standing liability of .£42 5s 7D. The donations were ^39 us 6d in 1901, as compared with £ 22 9s in, 1902-a decrease of £ iy 2S 6d; there was an increase of 4s 6d in subscriptions and a de- crease of £ 17 16S 6d in THE: show ground re- ceipts. The total receipts during 1902 amount- ed to -f308 19s 8d, as against £336 5s 5d in 1901. A Call for Special Donations. The Chairman considered, the amount out- standing a serious one. Last year he had asked them for special donations, and he thought, unless they did the same this year, they would never wipe off the debt. He, therefore, again asked them, to pass a vote that subscribers, be requested to.-give a special donation for the pur- pose of clearing their debt. Eighteen or nine- teen years ago, Mr Rowland Hughes took that matter in hand, when there was a debt of £ 56 due, and thanks, to him the society had been placed on a sound financial basis. Since then, however, they had not only been working on income, but on capital. Things were getting backward, and' unless they made a special effort this year they would be in a worse plight than they were 18 years ago. He proposed that the m,embers.,be asked to make special donations in the same way as, last year. There was silence for a time, and The Chairman observed that last year he had not to wait a second for a supporter to a similar motion. Mr John Roberts then seconded. On being put to the vote, the motion was car- ried nem. con. Thanks. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks, to Mr Mclntyre for his services as auditor. For many -years Mr Mclntyre had kindly performed the same onerous duties, and the least they could do was to acknowledge his kindness. He would also include the names of Mr E. P. Hughes and Mr Owen Hughes for the trouble they had taken in collecting donations amount- ing altogether to £20 is 6d. (Hear, hear.) Mr Edward Bickers seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation. Mr Mclntyre acknowledged the motion in a few words, and expressed a hope for a better prospect next time they met. The Tenant Farmers' Classes. INCREASING THE AREA. In accordance with notice of motion, Mr T. R. Jones then moved, 'That the latter part of rule i, which confines tenant farmers to a radius of 12 miles from Llanrwst, be expunged, and that in future all classes for tenant farmers be open to the whole of North Wales, unless other- wise specified." Mr Jones pointed out that some time ago the tenant farmers had moved with a view to reducing the radius to five or seven miles, but the committee only met them half way by reducing the distance to twelve miles. He contended that that only made mat- ters worse. In that latter radius they had equally as good exhibitors—the districts of Aber and Conway, for instance—as anywhere ii North Wales. Therefore, when they arranged for-the 12-mile radius, they not only left the competition equally unsatisfactory from a local exhibitor's point of view, but they excluded Abergele, Corwen, and other places whence they might secure a number of additional en- tries, while not a whit better than those from Conway and Aber. Mr Eric Blackwall seconded. Mr Mclntyre pointed out the desirability of keeping the Gwydyr Cup competition out of Mr Joneses rule, inasmuch as it would be very hard upon the present holder, who had secured it two years. The Chairman said he did- not think they could legally alter that particular rule- in so far as it concerned the cup, yet he was quite in sympathy with the motion. Mr J. Blackwall also supported. Mr J. P. Maitland proposed that the rule be not applied to the Gwydyr Cup. This was, agreed to, and the motion was car- ried. Deaths of Mr Richard Jones. The Chairman observed they had one duty before them before they closed the meeting, and that was to propose a vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Mr R-cnard Jones, of Dolgam. The deceased gentleman and Mr Hugh Pierce were, he believed, primar- ily responsible for the institution of the society. Dyidg at the age of 85 years, a few days pre- viously, Mr Jones passed away a friend to all of them. He had been A most regular attend- ant at their committee and show meetings, and his long experience in the work had been of great value to them. Mr Jones's death was a distinct loss to the society. He moved that a vote of condolence be passed with the bereaved widow and family. Mr Mclntyre seconded, and observed that during an acquaintanceship which had existed between Mr Jones and himself since 1872, he had not been able to find a man of a more ami- able, disposition and sweeter temper than the deceased. He would, always cherish fond memories of him. The motion was carried in silence. The President's Part. Mr Mclnityre- then moved a hearty vote of thanks- to the president (Sir Charles McLaren) and the vice-president (Mr J. E. Humphreys^ for their services during the year. His many duties had prevented Sir Charles attending their committee meetings, but he (the speaker) was certain they were all very pleased to see their president at the show, and to see him taking so practical an interest in the proceed- ings. (Applause.) They had also been de- li'ghted with the excellent speech he delivered them during luncheon time. (Hear, hear.) He hoped Sir Charles would long continue to take a keen interest in the society—(hear, h,ear)-as he was a large landowner, and they might at some future time perhaps see stock from nod- nant amongst the exhibits at their show. (Ap- plause.) They could congratulate themselves also upon their choice of vice-president. (Ap- plause.) He had proved himself a most able officer, and the society had never been more ably conducted thap. during the past year. He (the speaker) had known a good many vice- presidents- in his'time, but he conscientiously stated he remembered no one who had dis- charged his duties in an abler manner than Mr Humphreys. Mr J. Blackwall seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation. The Chairman replied in a few appropriate words. New Year's Show. After some discussion, it was decided to hold next year's show on August 14th. It was eventually decided to refer the ques- tion of selecting next year's president to the next meeting. At a special meeting held subsequently, Col. Wynne Finch was unanimously appointed presi- dent of the society for the ensuing year, and Mr J.P. Maitland, of Hafodunos, was deputed to the vice-chair.

fhe Charge Against an ex-Soldier at Colwyn Bay. Prisoner Committed to the Quarter Sessions. BEFORE Mr T. G. Os-borm and Dr Montagu Venables Williams, at the Colwyn Bay Police Court on Wednesday week, Thomas Evans, 25 years of age, an army reservist, who went through the South African War with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and was wounded at the relief of Ladysmith, was brought up on remand, charged with having stolen a parcel containing four white shirts, eight collars, and four pairs of cuffis-, value £ 1 6s 4d; also with naving em- bezzled, sums of money amounting to ri 6s 4D, or a total value of £ 2 12S 8d, the property of the Colwyn Bay Steam Laundry, Limited. ■Mr James Amphlett appeared to prosecute. Mr Joseph Bernard, secretary of the Colwyn Bay Steam Laundry, Limited, stated that on the 13th of October he employed the defendant for a day and a half as, vanman, as his regular man was ill in bed. The duty of defendant was to deliver and collect clothes, and receive small sums of money, which he should have handed to witness. On the following day, de- fendant received clothes and money, which he accounted for in he proper way, and, tnere- fore, there was no doubt he thoroughly under- stood what his duties were. Witness had to go to Llandudno that evening, and before defend- ant returned from his afternoon journey, wit- ness returned by the mail, and found Mr Roberts-, bootmaker, putting the horse the de- fendant had charge of, in the stable, as prisoner could not be found. He did not see prisoner again until he was brou'ght before the magis,- trates last week. On going: through AI-e books, he found defendant had collected £ 1 6s 4d, which he hadi not accounted for. He, there- fore, had a warrant issued for his arrest. Pris- oner, on being asked if he wished to put any questions to the witness, said he had not. In reply to the Bench, witness said he only made a few enquiries about prisoner before en- gaging him, as he was only wanted lor a short time. On the second day, it was not his. inten- tion to allow prisoner to collect money as on the first occasion, because he did not make out the receipts in a satisfactory manner, and the book which prisoner had in his possession was obtained without witness's, knowledge or con- sent. A man he had previously engaged in place of their regular man had, disappointed him, and it was through that circumstance he employed prisoner, who was then very respect- able in appearance. Miss Ruth Perry (manager-ess of the Steam Laundry), Epworth Villa, Lawson-rd., Colwyn Bay, stated that on the 14th October last, the ac- cused asked, her for a receipt book. She, knowing it was usual for the vanman to carry one, gave him the book produced. It never occurred to her to mention the fact to Mr Bernard. She did not see the book again until she found it at the bottom, of a basket of clothes on the follow- ing day. Miss Mary Evans, in the- employ of Mr Mar- fell, Colwyn Bay, stated that on the 14th Octo- ber prisoner called at the house, when she paid him an account, and he left some clean linen from the laundry. Prisoner came to ^EIR place in the laundry van, which she was familiar with. Prisoner gave her the receipt produced, the number of which oorresponded with the counter-part in the book prisoner had. Miss Margaret Jones, of Somerset House, Col- wyn Bay, said prisoner came to their place, and left some clothes, and received 2S OJ^D, for which he gave a receipt. Miss Bertha Young, in the employ of Mrs Sarson, Colwyn Bay, also said she paid 2S id to the accused for an account owing, and he gave her the receipt produced. Serg. Tippett stated that on Thursday, the 18th ins,t., he received prisoner into custody from Detective .-eaumoiu, at Liverpool. He read the warrant over to prisoner, and charged him with embezzling the various sums mention- ed. Prisoner made no reply. On the way to I Colwyn Bay he said, "I got Cl 5s 8d alto- gether." Witness then said there was a parcel of washing missing, and asked him if he knew anything about that. He replied that he had three shirts, and stated he was wearing one of themi then. Witness was instructed to charge prisoner with stealing the shirts, and did so, and he replied that he had taken them. Pris- oner had previously been convicted in 1897, under the name. of Thomas Thomas, for break ing into-, a warehouse and stealing goods, for which he was sentenced to one month's impri- sonment with hard labour. On being charged, prisoner pleaded guilty to the whole of the offences. The magistrates then committed, him to the next Quarter Sessions. A Disorderly Beggar. Before the same magistrates, Michael Sulli- van, a pedlar, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and also with begging. Mr F. Booth, Colwyn, stated that between six and seven o'clock on the previous evening defendant came to his house to beg. He was very drunk at the time, and, when refused money, made use of some abominable language. Witness saw the man go to other houses. P.C. Worthin'gton stated he was on duty in Abergele-road, Colwyn, and passed Mr Booth's house at the time prisoner was coming away. He heard the language he used, and he asked Mr Booth what the man wanted, and in conse- quence of what he was told, he locked the man up. Defendant was sent to prison for seven days for each offence. J

Weak Stomachs! Bile Beans Prove a Boon. How a Woman's Weakness was Banished. Now is the period of the year when Indigestion is particularly rife. Heavy eating, and probably a little indiscieet indulgence in liquids play havoc with weak stomachs. To all who suffer from any form of stomach disorder, Chas. Forde's Bile Beans are a veritable boon. Mrs. Brown, of Park view, Leven, (Fife), suffered for years with a weak stomach. She says "I be- came so weak that it was quite impossible for me to do my housework, and everything I had to do, no matter how light or simple, seemed a burden to me. I also had acute headaches, and although I often felt hungry, I dared not eat because of the violent pains which attacked me afterwards. I often went away for a change of air, but derived very little good from it, and I would be as bad as ever again in a few days. Various doctors were consulted, and I took their prescriptions, but the relief I obtained was very meagre and only, tem- porary. "My daughter Mary one day read of the wonder- ful cures which were being effected by Cl-. as Forde's Bile Beans. She exclaimed—' 0 mother, here is something which will cure you.' I was a little sceptical of trying the Beans at first, but at last I decided to give them a trial. The fourth or fifth day after taking them I felt I was improving, so I persevered with their use. The relief I gained was marvellous and after a short course, I found myself quite restored to health. I can now eat any kind of food with relish, and I am never more pleased than when I am re- commending the medicine which cured me to other sufferers." Chas. Forde's Bile Beans are a certain cure for indigestion, biliousness, liver and kidney disorders, pains in the side, loins, and back, constipation, piles, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous and general debility, anaemia, and all female ailments Also for colds, chili, neuralgia, lumbago, rheumatism, and as a preventive of influenza. Bile Beans may be had of all chemists or post free from the Bile Bean Manufacturing Co., Red Cross Street, London E. C., on receipt of prices is. iid Or 2S. gd- (25. 9d. box, contains three times is. i I (I -size). They are sold 2 only in sealed boxes never loose. 41.

The Peer's Pantomime. Little Red Riding Hood "Produced at Anglesey Castle. MAGNIFICENT mounting, costly costumes from prin- cipals to chorus girls, elaborate stage arrangements, and scenerywhich does credit to the artistic taste of those with whom this detail of the production was entrusted, must ensure a long run for the second pantomime which the Marquis of Anglesey in- troduced on Boxing Day at the Bijou Theatre at his ancestral seat on the banks of the Menai Straits bç- fore a crowded and enthusiastic audience. The book is by Mr. Alex. Keith, who has been pro- minently associated with the Marquis in the many and varied histrionic gatherings which have done so much for charitable institutions in Anglesey and Carnarvonshire. Mr. Keith whilst working upon the old time-honoured tale of" Little Red Riding Hood," has hit upon a somewhat new groove, and his lines possess the charm of novelty in many instances, and are kept up to date, especially with respect to matters local, such as the stone-laying of the Prom- enade and the Pier at Menai Bridge, and other public works with which the Marquis has latterly identified himself. Mr. Keith is cast for Simple Simon, and he has a happy associate in Mr. Edward Lowe, who plays Dame Trot. Miss M. Hope, a great favourite with local audiences, figures as Miss Muffett, and Miss E. Roland is Tommy Tucker, a small part which she makes a good deal of. Miss Blanche Trevelyn, Mis Bareen O'Connor, Miss Evelyn Hope, Miss Connie Gentle, Miss Rosina d'Almeda. and Mr. Gerald Alexander are also included in the cast. Miss Julia Keith takes the title role, and charms the audience with her singing and dancing and Mr. E. O. Freshwater uses his splendid voice to advantage as Welter Wolf. Interest, of course, centres in the part taken by the Marquis of Anglesey, who as Boy Blue appears in some magnificent costumes, and who, as regards vocalisation and acting, demonstrates that he is possessed of abilities of no ordinary character The scenic artist is Mr. J. Sadler the costumes have been furnished by Mons. Landoff, Paris; Messrs Burkinshaw, Liverpool; and Mrs Harrison; and Mr. Francis Knovvles is responsible for the bright musical arrangements. The stage manage- ment is in the hands of Mr. Horace Wilton. The whole details are worked out under the direction of Mr. Alex Keith, who has turned out an excellent show. Admission is free. 0

The Christmas-Box Blackmail. "A Cadging Fever." THERE is a decided inclination on the part of many large business houses (says a London correspondent) to set their faces determinedly against the campaign of Christmas-box blackmail. Whilst, however, several have no hesitation in the matter, others are waiting for a definite lead. The worst feature of the wave of unblushing cadging fever which seizes the multitude is that it is becoming less and less confined to Christmas. Street collections are in- creasing to an extent that is taxing the patience of ordinary persons, and even those who have no objection to this method of raising money-an excellent one within limits-feel irritated by the number of children who importune pedestrians almost daily in various parts of the metropolis.

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