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Public Announcements. ASSEMBLY ROOM, OLD COLWYN. High-class Musical and Cinematograph Entertainment, In aid of the Old Colwyn Men's Club. FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 16th, 1903, At 7-30 o'clock. 5993 ——— Prices of Admission = 2s. is. & 6d. Public Hall, Colwyn Bay. Enormous Attraction. TWO NIGHTS ONLY & ONE MATINEE. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 16th & 17th, & MATINEE, SATURDAY, JAN. 17th, at 2 p.m. Mr. Nugent tlsS^Xmas Pantomime, his Gra.}Jd 44 Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves." First-class Company. Gorgeous Costumes. Full Chorus and Ballet. New Scenery. Doors open at 7-30; commence at 8. Admission 3, 2/ 1i6, 11" and Cd. (limited). cS.J —— FIRST —— GILCHRIST LECTURE. Defects and Curiosities of Sight," By Dr. W. STIRLING, At the VICTORIA PAVILION, COLWYN BAY, On FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1903. Full particulars will appear in next week's issue as to the Course of Lectures. CBJ I. O. G. T. A GRAND TEST CONCERT will be held in THE DRILL HALL, DENBIGH, ON THURSDAY EVENING, FEB. 26. Solo Competitions for Male and Female. Reciting Competition for those under and above 18 years of age. Further particulars from the Secretary, J. MORRIS JONES, Hennesey-terrace, Denbigh. 6042 Chester Easter Crown EISTEDDFOD. Prizes Exceed jEso. SYLLABUS, with all particulars, to be had from Messrs W. H. SMITH & SO-V, Railway Bookstalls, in North Wales, Chester, Crewe, Birkenhead, and Liverpool (Lime-st.), or the Secretary, J. BENN, 7, Hamilton- street, Chester. Price Id., per post, lid. c23D Steamer Sailings. CUNARD LINE. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL, via QUEENSTOWN TO NEW YORK. Etruria Sat., Jan. 17 [ Lucania Sat., Feb. 7 Saxonia Sat., Jan 24 Etruria Sat., Feb. 14 Ivernia Sat., Jan. 311 Campania Sat., Feb. 21 TO BOSTON. Sylvania.Tues.. Jan. 20 Ultonia. Tues.. Feb. 3 Saxonia.Tues., Feb. 24 FAREs:-Saloon, from S13. Second Cabin, from.CS 10s; Third Class, R- 15s. and Y,6, according to steamer. Ten per cent. reduction on Return Tickets Saloon. Five percent. Second Cabin. Second and Third Class Passengers forwarded free via New York to Philadelphia and Boston, and via Boston to New York and Philadelphia. Third Class also forwarded to Baltimore without extra charge. The steadiness of the Boston ships, Saxonia and Ivernia, and their freedom from discomfort are testified bv everyone who travels in them. Regular line of steamers to Mediterranean Ports and Havre. Passengers booked through to all parts of America and Canada. Apply to THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water-st., Liverpool; or to their Agents, A. DOUGLAS, Colwyn Bav; OWEN J. JONES, Llanrwst; J. R. JONES, Lloyd-street, and HUGH JONES, Lloyd-street, Llandudno; J. S. WILLIAMS, 3, Market-street, and EVANS & Co., Town Hall, Rhyl; F. D. CHANTY, Penmaenmawr; R. J. JONES, lilanfairfechan. 5185 Situations Wanted. S NURSE ATTENDANT to Lady or Gentle- man, experienced, not trained.—Apply NUBSE," 16, West-rd., Portway, West Ham, London, E. 6065 SITUATION as WAITRESS or COOK wanted, where cows are kept.-E.C., c/o Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6044 ASSEUSE seeks good home as LADY COM- PANION or HOUSEKEEPER. Address R., c/o Belgravia Library, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. 5960 STRONG YOUTH, age 19. would give his services in any respectable employment for board, lodgings, and washing; highest references given; gardening or farmwork preferred.—Apply D.C., c/o Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 5%1 WANTED, situation as TRAVELLER, or Posi- tion of Trust; 32 years of age tall, good appearance; 16 years business experience (five years present situation) highest testimonials total &l>etainer.—R.A.W., Knowle House, Buckley, near Chester. 6102 Legal Notices. In the matter of a Deed of Assignment for the benefit of Creditors, executed on the 5th day of September, 1902, by JOHN ROBERTS, of Victoria, Stores, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay, Grocer &- Tobacconist. ALL CREDITORS who have net sent in their CLAIMS are required, on or before the 30th day of January, 1903, to send in their names and addresses and the particulars of their debt or claims, to WILLIAM EVANS, of Wynnstay Chambers, Colwyn Bay, Corporate Accountant, the Trustee appointed under the said deed, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the dividend proposed to be declared. Dated this 15th day of January, 1903. WILLIAM EVANS, 6051 Trustee. Lost, LOST, on the 4th inst., from the Queen's Road, Llandudno Junction, a DOG, Airedale black and tan. Finder will be suitably rewarded.—Apply to W. PABBY, at the above address. 6037 Farm Wanted. WANTED, 2 or 3 Acres of LAND for Small Farm or Poultry Farm, with three-roomed Cottage preferred; near Railway Station.-Apply Jos. WILIfAllq, Auctioneer, Rhyl. C!5J For Sale-Various. WHY BE BOTHERED WITH keeping FERRETS, when for Is. GAME- YV KEEPER of 41 years' experience will send whole of following REAL, GENUINE RECIPES Drawing and Catching Rats in enormous quantities, alive or dead destroying moles by millions; Bolting Rats or Rabbits from their holes; Drawing Game any distance; compelling Rabbits to lay out for covert shooting; forcing Hens to lay, best on earth; infallible cures for Gapes in Pheasants and Poultry very Valuable Fanciers' Secret: how to settle any fresh dog so that he will not leave owner; trapping hares, rabbits, foxes, &c., alive;keep pigeons at home and attract stray birds; Curing Skins; making dubbin, &c., guaranteed genuine (registered copy- right). Thousands of unsolicited testimonials.—N. TOMSON, Frederic-place, Weymouth. 6000 TOJLL^IZE BILLIARD TABLE, by Orme, Loo JL Cushions, Pool, Pyramid, and Billiard Balls, Cues, complete, for Sale, cheap. "CROW NEST," Conway. 6066 PLENDID BALED WHEAT STRAW, 45s. per kJ ton on rails splendid baled Barley or Oat Straw, 40s. per ton on rails; prime Clover and Rye- -iie grass Hay, 75s. per ton on rails; prime Meadow Hay, 70s. per ton on rails; Up-to-Date or Magnum Eating Potatoes, 62s. 6d. per ton on rails Carrots, per ton, 40s.-E. T. HUGHES, The Stores, Ruthin. 4312 ATCHWOJiK.—100 Silk" Cuttings,Ts. 3d.; 200 Crazy, Is. 3d.; 60 Velvets, Is. 3a.; Crewels, 5|d. per doz., post free.—Mrs. BARBER, 29, Lorrimore Avenue, Devonport, Devon. 6058 EALTTIFUL HARMONIUM in Polished Oak, J) with Six Stops, only 12 15s.—D.K. Pioneei- Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6004 OR SALE, Flag Pole, Wire Nettiiig, Strawberry and Rhubarb Plants.—" MARIAN BACH," Old Colwyn. 5994 ABY'S LONG CLOTHE S.-Complete set 50 JD articles, very choice, unused, 21s. Approval.— MRS. MAX, The Chase, Nottingham. 5847 OR SALE. — HOT-AIR INCUBATOR, 200 Eggs, £ 5.—HEATHPIELD, Thingwall Barnston, Birkenhead. 5942 WANTED, 200 Tons Clean, Coarse SAND (sea sand no use) for job near Rhyl.— Apply C. E. CARDEN, Contractor, Penkridge, Stafford. 5970 POTATOES, splendid quality, cheap, sell any JL quantity. W. G. EVAXS, Merchant, Bangor. 5903 SAFES. — Large Variety; Half-price; limited time!—LEVY'S, 55, Frederick-st., Sunderland. FISH.—10st. Et Cod, Ling, Haddocks, Plaice, 10/ Finneys, 3/- box; Kippers, Bloaters, 2/- box; bass, selected fish, 2/6; headless Haddocks, 1/- per st.; salt Cod, 2/- per st.; fresh Herrings, 3/6 per hundred. —LACY & SON, Fish Docks, Grimsby. 5584 GARDEN SOIL-TO BE SOLD, a large quantity Y3T of DECAYED TURF for Potting or Garden purposes.—Apply to MR. BOOK, Estate Offices, Park- road, Colwyn Bay. 5477 GENUINE Welsh Old Oak Furniture. Several of v3T the very Old Welsh Style. Three-piece Cabinets, Sideboards, or Dressers, Chests, Settles, Chairs, Clocks, Rushlight Holders, Brasses, Curios, Old Lustre and other China.—Particulars, JONES, 49, Denbigh-street, Llanrwst. 4526 N Sale Prime RYEGRASS and CLOVER HAY; also Prime MEADOW HAY, grown in the Vale of Clwyd. Truck loads delivered at any Railway Station.—For prices apply to WM. ROBERTS, Coal and Corn Merchant, Rhyl. Telephone 31 Rhyl. WIRE NAILS, Mixed, 9s. per cwt.; 28lbs., 2s. 6d.; Screws, mixed, 30s. per cwt.; 281bs., 8s.; wire cut, wrought and malleable nails, tacks, shoe nails, rivets, &c., wholesale prices.—MIDLAND NAIL WORKS, 25. Rea-st., Birmingham. John Pyne, Proprietor. 5615 Situations Vacant, UTCHERS.-YOUNG MAN about 18, one used JD to shop work and able to drive.—Apply MOBBIS BROS., Colwyn Bay. 6069 ANTED, wefi-educated Youth as INDOOR APPRENTICE.— Apply, GIBSON, Chemist, Llandudno. 6052 ANTED, immediately, HOUSEMAID-WAIT- RESS, tall, accustomed to lamps, good plate cleaner. Good references essential.—State full par- ticulars to MRS. RUPERT MASON. Cartref. Beaumaris. WANTED, AGENT in Colwyn Bay, to receive parcels for First-class LAUNDRY.—E.B., c/o Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6043 GROCERY.—Wanted Experienced CANVASSER for Colwyn Bay and District.—Apply, stating age, references, and wages required, to J. E. HOOSON, Llandudno. 6041 GOOD GENERAL wanted; private family com- fortable home.—Apply, Mrs. JONES, Eastwood, Highfield Park, Rhyl. 6040 GROCERY AND PROVISION.-VAN SALES- MAN (Retail) wanted at once for Anglesey; must be a good Salesman, Canvasser, and have good experience; Welsh speaking essential; must be accustomed to driving. State age, experience, and salary required.—Address, STAR, Gresham House, Rhyl. 6039 A MAN of good address can hear of remunerative out-door work that can be done either in the daytime as sole occupation, or in the evening without interfering with the day's employment. London or Provinces. Apply by letter or post card in the first instance.—Address, AJAX, Office of this Paper. 6056 OOWMAN-Wanted, a steady man as Cowman; splendid house and garden provided close to work.—Apply, R. H. PABBY, Home Farm, Wygfair Hall, St. Asaph. 6059 WANTED, A COFFEE-ROOM WAITRESS and an UNDER HOUSEMAID.—Address, ROYAL OAK HOTEL, Bettws-y-Coed. 6055 "TT7"ANTED Experienced GENERAL SERVANT, VV two in family.—Apply, HILLSIDE, St. George's Road, Abergele. c14.J WANTED, Cooks, Housemaid Waitresses. General Servants suited free, and Girls.— Apply BROOKLEA. Bay View-road, Colwyn Bay. 6014 WANTED, GENERAL.—AJPPIY MRS. HOXEB, Merridale, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay. 6013 \\JANTED, GENERAL SERVANT^ age about 18.—TAPTON MOUNT, Woodland Park, Colwyn Bay. 6008 WANTED for Llanfairfechan, a thoroughly good GENERAL SERVANT. Apply, in first instance, to Mrs. DAVIES, 1, Glyn Terrace, Pen-y- bryn, Old Colwyn. 5995 WANTED, a GENERAL (Plain Cooking) for Old Colwyn; also young person, 16 to 18, as HODSEMUD-WAITRESS. Apply, D.G., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 5996 WANTED, for Grocery Trade, an ERRAND BOY, about 15, willing to make himself gener- ally useful and to learn the above trade. Board and lodgings, salary, &c.-D.M., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6009 WANTED.—GOOD GENERAL, must wash and TV plain cook good home offered, fare paid .£16 to S18 to suitable person.—10,Pepper-st..Chester. 5944 ANTED.-Young Girl as GENERAL W SERVANT (country). MRS. BORTHWICH, Plas Llewellyn, Abergele. 5943 WANTED.—A Good GENERAL SERVANT^ must be strong and clean.—Apply, MRS. F W. HYDE, Gwynant, Park-rd., Hale, Altrincham. 5947 W~~ ANTED at once, good useful WAITRESS.— Apply, stating age, references, &c., to GEORGE HOTEL, Bangor. 5956 OOD GENERAL, able to wash; small family; \JT character required. — Apply D.B., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 5954 W~ ANTED, young GENERAL for small private W family.—Apply VALETTA, Rhos-on-Sea. 5954a W~" ANTED, a GENERAL for quiet country place two in family; early riser essential; no washing. —Apply MRS. RIRDEN, The Hollies, Sefton, near Liverpool. 5952 A N T E D, by January 11th, a HOUSE W PARLOURMAID. Address S., Dyffryn Dulas, Llandulas, Abergele. 5951 Licensing Notices, To JOHN KERFOOT, one of the Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Abergele, in the County of Denbigh; and to the SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE of the Division of Isdulas, of the County of Denbigh; and to the CLERK TO THE LICENSING JUSTICES of the Division of Isdulas, of the County of Denbigh. I JOHN EDWARD SMITH, now residing at the j Ferry Hotel, Foryd, in the Parish of Abergele, in the Division of Isdulas, of the County of Denbigh, HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting, for the Division of Isdulas, of the County of Denbigh, to be holden at Half-past Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, at the Justices' Room at Abergele, in the said County of Denbigh, on the Fifth Day of February next ensuing, for a License for the sale of Spirits, Wine, Beer, Porter, Cider, Perry, Sweets, and Liqueurs, to be drunk or consumed in a certain house and in the premises thereunto belonging, situate at Foryd, in the Parish of Abergele, in the County of Denbigh, and known as the Ferry Hotel, which I intend to keep as an Inn, Alehouse, or Victualling-house. Given under my hand this Ninth Day of January, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Three. JOHN EDWARD SMITH. To THOMAS BURNS, one of the Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, in the County of Denbigh; and to HUGH JONES, Superintendent of Police of the Colwyn Bay District; and to all whom it may concern. I GEORGE JAMES SEAKENS, now residing j at the Victoria Private Hotel and Restaurant (Proprietor), Abergele-road, Colwyn Bay, in the County of Denbigh, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that it is my intention to apply, at the General Annual Licensing Meeting for the Colwyn Bay Licensing District of the County of Denbigh, to be holden at Colwyn Bay, in the said County, on the Seventh Day of February, 1903, next ensuing, or to an adjournment thereof, for a License authorising me to keep a Public Billiard or Bagatelle Table on the the premises of Hotel and Restaurant, situate as aforesaid, subject to Licensing Act, 1872. Given under my hand this 14th day of January, 1903. 6050 GEORGE JAMES SEAKENS. To -AIr,. JOSEPH DICKEN, one of the Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rlios, in the County of Denbigh; and to the SUPERINTEND- ENT OF POLICE of the Division of Colwyn Bay aforesaid; and to all others whom it may concern. AIME FRANCIOS LALANDE, now residing j at Bel-Air, Hillside-road, Colwyn Bay, in the in the Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, in the County of Denbigh, HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting for the Division of Colwyn Bay, to be holden at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, at the Justices' Room, Colwyn Bay, in the said County, on the Seventh Day of February next ensu- ing, for a Provisional License for the sale of Spirits, Wine, Beer, Porter, Cider, Perry, and other Intoxi- cating Liquors, to be drunk or consumed in certain Refreshment Rooms and in the premises thereunto belonging, about to be constructed, for the purpose of being used for the sale of Intoxicating Liquors, to be consumed on such premises, which premises are to be constructed on an extension to be erected to the Pier Jetty and Landing Place, situate on the Northerly shore of Colwyn Bay, in the Parish of Llandrillo-yn- Rhos, in the said County of Denbigh, which I intend to keep as Refreshment Rooms. And I further give notice, that the owners of the said premises are the Victoria Pier and Pavilion Company, Colwyn Bay, Limited. Given under my hand this Twelfth Day of January, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Three. 6053 A. F. LALANDE. To the OVERSEERS OF THE POOR of the Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, in the County of Denbigh; to the CHIEF CONSTABLE OF POLICE for the County of Denbigh; and to all others whom it may concern. I ANN IE JONES, of the Colwyn Bay Hotel, Colwyn Bay, in the County of Denbigh, Spinster, the present Licensee of the Colwyn Bay Hotel, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Magistrates' Room, Station-room, Colwyn Bay, in the County of Denbigh, on Saturday, the 7th day of February next, for a provisional grant and confirmation of a License to hold an Excise License to Sell by Retail Intoxicat- ing Liquors to be consumed either on or off the pre- mises at the Colwyn Bay Hotel, on the site or part of the site of the licensed premises now called or known as the Colwyn Bay Hotel, and the additional buildings to be constructed thereto (in accordance with plans which will be submitted to the Licensing Justices and confirming authority) on the site of the former Stables of the said Hotel, the whole of which said premises are situate on the Old Promenade, Colwyn Bay aforesaid, and are owned by the Colwyn Bay Hotel Company Limited. Given under my hand this 8th day of January, 1903. C15J A. JONES, Manager. Coming Auction Sales Advertised in The Pioneer." January 19—Household Furniture, at Central Auction Rooms, Colwyn Bay, by Mr. William Evans, Colwyn Bay. January 20 to 22-Hunters and Harness Horses, &c., at North Wales Repository, Wrexham, by Messrs. Frank Lloyd & Sons, Wrexham and St. Asaph. January 20-House hold Furniture, at Arfon House, Rhyl, by Mr Joseph Williams, Rhyl. January 20-Furniture and Effects, at Monton Villa," Colwyn Bay, by Messrs Kay & Edghill, Colwyn Bay. January 23-Freehold Villa Residence, known as "Brook Villa," Conway, by Mr A. J. Oldman, Liandtidno. January 23-Two Freehold Cottages, at Chapel-street, Conway, by Mr. A. J. Oldman, Llandudno. January 27—Surplus Household Furniture, at the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, by Mr F. A. Dew, Colwyn Bay and Conway. January 28—Talycafn Mart Periodical Sale of Bullocks, Heifers, Cows, &c., by Messrs. Robe t & Rogers Jones, Llanrwst. February 3—Freehold Dwelling House and Premises, known as "Glan Afon," Llanrwst, by Messrs. Robert & Rogers Jones, Llanrwst. February 3-Fat and Store Cattle and Sheep, at Llanrwst Smithfield, by Messrs Marriott, Whittaker.& CO., Llan- rwst. February 24-Heavy Town and Young Horses, at Llanrwst Horse Repository, by Messrs Marriott, Whittaker & Co., Llanrwst.

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. EVANS—December 5th, at Cefn Bach, Gyffylliog, near Ruthiu, the wife of Mr Thomas Evans, farmer, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—December 14th, at 3, Well-3treet, Huthiu, the wife of Mr Enos Williams, draper, of a daughter. DEATHS. BARTL E Y-J annary 7th, suddenly, at his residence, Comp- ton House, Llandudno, Mr Samuel Bartley, aged 71 years. BROADBENT— On January 5th, at Angorfa, Old Colwyn, Eliza, eldest daughter of the late Robert Broadbent, The Hollins, Staly bridge. CURTIS-January 11th, aged 73 years, Mrs Jane Curtis, Park Cottage, Ruthin, wife of Mr Richard Curtis, of Ruthin. TAYLOR-On the 9th inst., suddenly, of acute influenza, ELhel, youngest daughter of John M tchell Taylor, Sandyway, Prestatyn, North Wales. 6063

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ii n Funerals Completely Furnished by D. ALLEN & SONS, [I STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. TELEPHONE 0197. Telegrams-Allen's. Undertakers, Colwyn Bay. n n CRAWFORD'S LOTHIAN" SHORTBREAD. SOLD LOOSE, and in 1/= BOXES.

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To Correspondents. It is particularly requested that all letters and I contributions intended for publication, and ali communications having reference to ] the same be addressed— T! THE EDITOR, Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay.

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The Flint and Denbigh Hounds WILL MEET Wednesday, January 21st., Glascoed Lodge Saturday, January 24th .Trelogan at 11 a.m.

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Lighting-up Time. T Jan. it.)-Friday 5 18 p.m. 17—Saturday 5 20" iS—Sunday" 5 21 u 19-Monday 5 23 „ » 20—Tuesday 5 25 „ 21—Wednesday 5 26 „ 22-Thursday 5 28

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News of the World. The Grimsby fishing dispute has ended. There are 195 parishes in Scotland with- out a public-house. The military authorities are conduct ing experiments in wireless telegraphy. The cost of the Army and Navy in 1892 was £ 31,844,000, now it is £ 60,920,000. The German Ambassador at Washington has been recalled for no apparent reason. Rev. S. C. Beauchamp, an Essex rector has been committed for trial for perjury.. A telephone between London and Ant- werp will shortly be opened. Mr Balfour is confined to his bed with a chill. The King and Queen will visit the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth, on February 2. 1 Mr C. C. Craig, a Belfast solicitor, has been selected as the Conservative candid- ate in the South Antrim by-election. All the persons put on the black list by Birmingham magistrates so far, are women. War contribution of the Transvaal is expected at Johannesburg to amount to X30,000,000, spread over three years. The New Arch-bishop. Dr. Davidson, will be enthroned at Canterbury, on February 12.

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—♦ Negligent Public Authorities. WE are glad to find the Manchester Guardian lifting up its voice in protest against the apathy and neglect shewn by Welsh sanitary authorities in not making provision for cases of infectious disease. As our contemporary aptly points out, considerations of economy, apart from the humane side of the question, should be sufficient to induce responsible public bodies to erect the necessary hospitals. The Urban authorities are the least negli- gent in this respect. It is the Rural District Councils who are mostly to blame for ignoring the advice and warnings of their medical officers. Some astonishment has been created through the extraordinary position taken up by the St. Asaph Rural Council for the Flintshire district. When the smallpox scare first originated, they, with commendable enterprise, provided in conjunction with the Flintshire County Council, an isolation hospital. Subsequently a dispute arose with the county authority as to its power to contribute towards the cost. In a moment of pique the Rural Council washed their hands of the whole transac- tion, and sold the hospital to the Cayley Trustees. Consequent upon the present outbreak-this time close to our own doors-the medical officer appealed for the adoption of precautionary measures. His request was treated with scant courtesy. One member said that in view of the shabby treatment by the County Council, the officers, if faced with an emer- gency of the kind they feared, would have to make what shift they could, a remark approved by the chairman, who advised the officer to approach the County Council himself. Sentiments such as these coming from men of the world are somewhat astonishing. Admitting that the County Council did make a mistake in supposing they could contribute towards buildings of this des- cription the Rural Council should have paused before getting rid of the facilities they had taken such trouble to obtain. Personal feelings of irritation ought not to obtain precedence over a duty to the public. The health of the district is committed to their care, and their bounden duty is to see that a clean bill is kept.

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The New Licensing Act. THE Chairmen of Quarter Sessions led off well in their dissertations upon the pro- visions of the new Licensing Act. Absolute unanimity prevailed as to its soundness also as to the general utility of its many salutory provisions. The clauses relating to the habitual drunkard were fully ex- plained and it is quite clear the magis- trates are more than pleased with the increased powers placed in their hands to deal effectively with drunkenness. Regret is expressed in some quarters that the Act does not give justices power to commit chronic inebriates to a safe asylum, where the rigorous abstinence imposed upon them goes a long way to effect a "cure." If the 0 husband, or wife, as the case may be, makes no application for such an order, the bench have no power to take the initiative. It has been proved over and L over again that fines and imprisonment have little or no effect upon persons lost to all sense of morality and decency; and until the law is amended in order to provide for such cases, many social reformers will declare that the Act, in this particular instance, contains a most serious defect. An object lesson was provided only this week in London, when a well-known knight and journalist obtained a deed of separation from his wife, a victim of alcoholism. Even methylated spirits were found in her rooms, and when the police arrested her at Dover, whither she had fled on hearing of her husband's applica- tion, she was in a drunken condition on the pier, surrounded by a number of min. Such cases called for stern remedial mea- sures, and these, magistrates have now the opportunity of putting into force when necessity demands. Mr J. E. Greaves, at the Carnar- vonshire Quarter Sessions, called attention to the necessity of an inebriates' home being established in Wales. The nearest place of this description under the control of a Welsh County Council is at Bristol. A more central position is, however, desir- able for North Wales cases, and the County Councils would do well to consider the suggestion to provide a home under the control of all the counties of Wales.

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Trade Depression. THE unusual number of bankruptcy cases now occupying the attention of Mr Llewelyn Hugh-Jones, Official Receiver for North Wales, is an ominous sign of the depression in trade. The past twelve months has been one of the worst com- mercial years known for some time, and nowhere has the pinch of poverty been felt more acutely than in the great watering places. Tradespeople and lodging-house keepers in a seaside town resemble very much the farming fraternity in the precariousness of their living. They are, to a great extent, dependent upon the climatic conditions of the period, which may spell either ruin or prosperity. The unfortunate combination of circumstances that tended to make last summer so disastrous for struggling business people, is now reflected in the comparatively large number of failures in Llandudno and Rhyl. All these indications should point a moral, which public bodies might observe and act upon with beneficial results. In their desire to be up-to-date, and to vie with rival resorts, the bounds of discretion and safety are easily overstepped, and ultimately result in the piling up of rates to such an extent as to simply overwhelm the helpless ratepayer. High rates seem to be the order of the day on the North Wales coast. In some instances the ex- penditure cannot be avoided, but the recent disclosures at Rhyl prove that the Local Government Board are watching with lynx eyes, disbursements on public improve- ments.

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Horse Sales at Wrexham. Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons' opening sales in the North Wales Repository are advertistd to take place next week with an entry of 265 of all classes. The first day (Tuesday) is confined to hunters and harness horses. Among these will be found a grand lof of match pairs, with size and quality, and about 5° made hunters, several well-known winners, including entries from the Countess Diundbnal-d, the Eari of Powis, Sir Roger Palmer, Bart., Sir Frederick Ripley, Bart., Mr T. F. Kynnessley, Mr Edward Evans, Capt. Berners, the Hon. Mrs Ward, Mr W. F. K. Mamwaring, and many others. Wednesday's sale comprises 200 small harness horses, show cobs, trade cobs, and ponies, a very fine selec- tion. Thursday's sale, the last, will include a magnificent selection, of 250 heavy town mares and geldings, lurry and young horse-s of the hardy Welsh type, so hard to find in any o-taer part of the country. All catalogue descriptions are guaranteed, and two clear days' trial allowed for work, so that buyers may buy with, every confidence. Catalogues will be forwarded1 oil application to the auctioneers.

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« Flintshire and the Education Act. A Sensible Change of Front. ON Wednesday a private meeting of the Liberal members of the Flintshire County Council was held at Chester to consider the position of the Council in reference to the Education Act. At a meeting held in September last the Council resolved-by a majority of 26 to 14-to decline to administer the Act unless it was so altered as to provide for a just and reasonable public control of schools. There is now a general feeling in the county that the County Council would do well to accept the situation and arrange for the working of the Act and it is con- sidered probable that a meeting of the Council » in be called at an early date, when the matter will be fully considered.