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Cowlyd Water Board. "The Bullying Capacities of Colwyn Bay Members." The Proposed New Water Scheme. Result of Solicitors' Conference. A MONTHLY meeting of this Board was held at the Conway Guildhall on Friday. There were present Mr George Bevan (chairman), Dr M. J. Morgan, Messrs J. W. Raynes, J. P. Rogers Jones, Thomas Roberts, Hugh Davies, D. O. Williams, Hugh Owen, John Jones, Alderman Hugh Hughes (Conway), and Mr Hugh Hughes (Colwyn Bay), with the clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), the engineer (Mr Farrington), and the waterman (Mr Whalley). Engineer's Report. From the engineer's report it appeared that the rainfall for the month of December was 11.30 inches, and for the corresponding month in 1901 12.30 inches, a decrease of 1.00 inches. The fall for the year up to the 31st ult. was 63.90 inches against 73.30 inches for the correspond- ing period in 1901," a decrease of 9.40 inches. The lake was overflowing during the whole of the month, the average overflow being 5ins., the maximum being 12ins. on the 15th. and the minimum! iin. on the nth. Rain fell on ten days, against 17 days in December, 1901. The Year's Returns. The returns for tne year 1901-2 were as fol- lows, the 1901 and 1902 figures being given alter- nately:-Jan. 6.50, 4.90; Feb., 3.30, 2.20; March, 8.20, 4.50; April, 5.40, 4.20; May, 1.90, 6.50; 'June, 4.10, 4.10; July, 2.60, 3.90; Aug., 9.10, 5.20; Sept., 4.40, 4.40; Oct., 6.10, 7.60; Nov., 9.40, 5.10; Dec., 12.20, 11.30. Rain fell on 105 days, against 1I2 days in 1901. The lowest level of water below overflow for the year was nine inches on July 24th, the maximum overflew was 12 inchss on October 16 and De- cember 15. That morning he had received a letter from the gauger, stating he was at the lake the day before, and that no damage had beendoile to any of the works during the recent heavy storms. The rainfall for the week had been exceptionally heavy, viz., 7.50 ins., and the lake was overflowing 1Sins., this being higher than any yet received. The Junction Culvert. The contractor had commenced the drain from the culvert at Llandudno Junction, and satis- factory progress was being made. Since the last meeting the alterations to the pipes at the north-east end of the bridge had been carried out, and tne whole of the work at both ends was practically completed, and work- ing satisfactorily. The Conway Corporation had granted permis- sion to the Board to place a washout valve on the uonwav side of the Suspension Bridge upon an acknowledgement of is per year. Pensain Bridge Pipe. The Engineer had had an interview witn the district engineer of the L. and N. W. Railway Company, regarding the alterations necessary to the pipe line at Pensarn Bridge due to the altera- tion to the bridge in connection with the widen- ing, and they are making the necessary arrange- ments. As some temporary works would be necessary, he had made arrangements with him that their rnW should do the work at the ex- pense of the same to be borne by the company, and he was ordering the necessary material. The report was adopted. The Defunct Gwalia Company. The Clerk read the following letter from Mr Noel Humphreys, of Chester: — "Dear Sir,—The Gwalia Company has recent- ly gone into liquidation, and all its properties and rights have passed to Mr James Tomkinson, M.P., of Wellington Hall, Tarporley, and Col: Henry Platt, C.B., of Gorddinog, Llanfair- fechan. "I am now directed by these gentlemen to acquaint you with this fact, and to inform you that, having no wish to hamper the operations of your Board in the discharge of its legitimate functions in the supply of water to the areas served by it, they do not propose to proceed with the action commenced by the Gwalia Company in resp-ect of the embankment at Lake Cowlyd constructed above its authorised level, and of other infringements of their rights. "It must be understood that this course is without prejudice to the legal rights of Mr Tom- kinson and Colonel Platt, though they hope it may never be necessary to enforce tnem, and that whenever a water power scheme be devel- oped by successors of the Gwalia Company, any question arising may be settled by a friendly ar- rangement "Upon this being met in the, spirit in which it is made, mutual instructions can be given to the respective solicitors as to the discontinuance of the action." The Engineer suggested leaving the matter in the hands of Mr Chamberlain, the Board's soli- citor. It was eventually decided to adopt the engin. eer's suggestion, and that Mr Chamberlain be asked to secure an interview with the solicitors on the other side, a report of the proceedings between them to be made to the Board at their next meeting. The Colwyn Bay Water Scheme. RESULT OF THE SOLICITORS' CONFERENCE. Alderman Hugh Hugliea stated he understood, in regard to the conference between the solicitors for the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, the Conway Rural District Council, and the -on- way Corporation concerning the new scheme of water supply for Colwyn Bay, that a report had beeusent of the proceedings to the constituent authorities of Colwyn Bay and the Conway Rural District Council. The Conway Corpora- tion had not had a single letter placed before them, and, if anything was done there that day relating to the matter, he thought that in cour- tesy a report should be placed before the Cor- poration in the same way as had been dore in the case of the other two authorities. The Chairman said he understood a letter had been placed before the Colwyn iiay Urban Dis- trict Council, but that came from that authority's own solicitors, Messrs dorter and Amphlett. Mr D. O. Williams thought the Cowlyd Board 3iad nothing to do with what might be a mistake in reference to the Conway Corporation. Mr John Jones (Llandudno) was of opinion that the report was premature both from the point of view of the Conway Rural District Council and the Conway Corporation. The Rural District Council had received nothing in the shape of a report from their solicitor except what had transpired previous to the conference between the solicitors, and which had appeared in the public Press. He observed that a report had been submitted to the Board, but that was only signed by tne solicitors of two bodies—the representatives of the Conway and Colwyn Bay authority. The solicitor for the, Rural District Council had not signed it, and his Council did not know the reason for it. Alderman Hughes Out of courtesy this report should be sent to each of the constituent aumori- ties for their consideration. Mr John Jones This is simply springing, a mine upon us, as we are not cognisant of any- thing in the report. Moreover, each of us ought to have a copy of the report to go through it carefully beforehand. The Chairman agreed with Messrs Hughes and Jones, and suggiested that the report to hand bg only read and discussed. Mr John Jones said he objected strongly to the reading of the report, and appealed for the ad- journment of the question. Mr Thomas Roberts moved that the report be read. The Chairman pointed out again that the re- port was a joint report from Messrs Thornton Jones and Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, and not from the whole of the districts affected. Alderman Hughes: It would be very dis- courteous to read a report to this Board, when we as a Corporation paid our solicitor for doing it. Mr T. Roberts,: Is not that a matter between you and your own solicitor? Alderman Hughes pressed his point, and added there could be no aarm done to the report if the matter were adjourned as he suggested. He proposed that the question be adjourned. Mr John Jones seconded, and added he thought it was a gross breach of etiquette for this to be presented to that Board without having z, being sanctioned by the Cbnway Corporation. The Chairman quite agreed with Mr Hughes that the solicitor should have sent a report to the Corporation, but if they had no confidence in their solicitor they should not appoint him. Mr D. O. Williams seconded Mr Thos. Roberts' motion, that the report be read. On being put to the vote the voting was even, and the chairman gave his casting vote against Mr John Jones remarked he was glad to see there still remamed a little sympathy in Colwyn Bay. (Laughter.) Colwyn Bay said to be Afraid of Water Meters. Mr jOhn Jones then asked permission to move the suspension of the standing orders. fie did so, feeling confident that what he was going to propose would get the support of every member of the (Board, and that was in reference to the fixing of water meters on the trunk mains. He felt that it was their unanimous opinion that the meters should be used, because it would mean the saving of much time to them, and they would be in a much better position to know what water was obtained and used by them. Mr Hugh Hughes (Colwyn Bay) said Mr John Jones should give a notice of motion. Mr John Jones pressed his application at some length, and proposed that the standing orders be suspended. Mr Raynes said he thought once of opposing Mr Jones' motion, but he had now changed h:s opinion, and he would second the motion with pleasure. Iiiie motion was put to the meeting, and de- clared lost by four votes to six. Mr John Jones Colwyn Bay representatives will not allow us to put a test upon them, simply and solely because they know they get more water than they are entitled to. The Chairman Order, order. Mr Thomas Roberts: We are quite willing to put meters anywhere you like. Alderman Hughes: That is the first time for, you to say so. The Chairman: Order, please, gentlemen. Mr John Jones then gave notice mat he would at the next meeting, move to the same effect, and remarked that "the bullying capacities of the Colwyn Bay members were well-known."

Welsh Ministers who Died in 1902. THE obituary lists of the ministers of the Welsh Nonconformist denominations and the clergy- men of the Established Church in the Principal- ity contain the names of several well-known preachers. The Welsh Baptist ministers whe passed away during the year were ..e Revs D. Havard Jones, of Ystradgynlais; Edmund E. Jones, of St. Bride's Major, Glamorganshire; George Phillips, of N'awtown, Mon.; David Thomas, of Cwmbach; W. Evans Watkins, of Pembrey; John Williams, of Pontypool; and Morgan Williams, Rhosllanerchruigog. The Calvinistic Methodist ministers' obituary list contains the names of the Revs John Adams, of Nannerch, Flintshire; Evan Evans, of Dyliffe, Mon. David Jones, of Cardiff; Thos. Roberts, of Chester; J. D.. Jones, of Aberdovey; David L. Owen, of Middlesborough; and Owen E. Williams, of Pennal, Merionethshire. The Welsh Congregational list is an unusually long 9 1-1 one, and contains the names of the Revs D. B. Davies, of Tabor, Portmadoc Wm. Davies, of Oaklands, lliimbrokeshire; W. M. Davies, of Glais, Swansea Valley; Samuel Evans, of Llan- degla; Richard P. Green, of Colwyn Bay; Pryce Ho wells, of Blaenau Festiniog; O. Mor- fab Jenkins', of Llangefni; D. A. Jones, of Llan- gennech; John Lewis, of Tenby; W. Isaac Morris, of Pontypridd; Glaorge Owen, of Rnym- ney; T. Pennant Phillips, of Llandyssul; E. Powell, of Herlfacb. Rhondda William Rees, of Taff's Well; Ben Rowlands, of Clydach Vale; H. Parry Thomas, of Park-road Welsh Church, Liverpool; David Thomas, of Llangynidr; John Walters, of Brithdir, Merionethshire; and R. B. Williams, of Y Morfa, Monmouthshire. The Wlelsh Wesleyan Methodist ministers' death-roll contains the names of the Revs David Jones (Druisyn), of Widnes; Dr John Hughes (Glanystwyth), of Bangor; and Robert Jones, of Beaumaris. Among the Welsh clergymen who passed away during thb year were the Revs Dd. Owen, rector of Harlech; canon Robert Williams, of Llanfaelog; William Jones, vicar of Llanfair-Caereinion; William Ric-ards, Afonwyson; and James Smith, of Rbosybol.

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Welcome Home to a Prestatyn Reserve Man. ON Wednesday evening, the 5th inst., a dinner was held at the Nant Hall Hotel, Prestatyn, under the auspices of the Prestatyn company of Volunteers, in honour of Corporal T. O. Jones, a member of the company, who went "down South" with the last draft of the Reserve force. There was a full muster of the comapny, the attendance including several honorary members and Sergeant Maclaren, of the Seaforth High- landers. The dinner was served in a capital manner, and with Mrs Thoma,s" usual good taste, and to everyone's satisfaction. Capt. Peter Jones occupied the chair, and Colour- Sergeant Glass, the vice-ohair. After the cloth had been removed, apt. i'eter Jonas, proposed the usual loyal toasits, after which Privates Jones and Williams sang a duet, Sergeant Evan Jones, Newmarket, rendering a Welsh song in good style. Capt. Peter Jones, in proposing the guest, said that they all felt proud of Corporal T. O. Jones, because he had offered himself when the war fever had abated, and they congratulated him on his safe return home they also welcomed among them to-night Sergeant Maclaren, a Sea- forth Highlander, wffc had seen active, service, and Mr Howarth, an honorary member. Sergeant Maclaren and Mr Haworth briefly re- sponded. Sergeant Maclaren treated the com- pany to a Scotch march on the bagpipes. Sergeant J. P. R. Davies proposed the "Army and Navy." He said that Great ibritain had the finest fighting force in the world, and they ought to be proud of them. The way that our force had been put in the field in South Africa, and how they had fought undier the circumstances in the Transvaal was the marvel of we world. When our men went out they were equipped for "an easy job," but when they got there they met what proved to be a formidable foe. Speaking as a civilian, he did not think the reservistsl had been properly treated when they returned. In closing, he referred to the work done by Ser. geant-Instructor Batts since he came to the com- pany, a little over three years ago. He nad raised the company up from being a poor one numerically, and inefficient, to be the finest in the battalion, and he appealed to the com- pany to support him in every possible way. The toast was received with musical honours. Sergt.-Instructor Batts thanked *.„e company for their kindness and for their support in the past, especially to Colour-Sergeant Glass, who had given him invaluable assistance at J. res- tatyn. He did not then think there were a better set of officers, N.C.O.'s, and men in any Volunteer Battalion than there were in that com- pany. During] the last camp not a single man attended the sick parade, or was sent for the orderly room. (Cheers.) He hoped that this would happen at every future camp. Mr Daviesi gave a song in his usual popu- lar manner, and Mr M. Jones, recited "Mr Jen- kins, of Cardigan, in London," in such a man- ner that not a single man was sitting in a regu- lation position when he had finished, Mr Jen- kins being evidently a very eccentric character, if one was to believe Pte. M.' Jones. HT had to respond to an encore. Pte. S. Davies sang a Welsh song. Captain Peter Jones proposed "The Hostess" in a very tellingl speech, thanking Mrs Thomas for the manner in which she had catered. She had arranged the dinner at almost a minute's notice, and the company are to be congratulated on such a dinner, and he hoped to have Mrs Thomas as a hostess on some future occasion. The toast was suitably replied to. Various members of the company sang patri- otic and other songs and recitations, and a Vf y pleasant evening was spent, the selections on Capt. Jones' gramaphone being greatly enjoyed. -CIOR.

— A Llandudno Junction Plasterer's Injured Thumb. Employers Pay fioo Compensation. AT St. Helens, County Court, on Wednesday, before his Honour Judge Shand and a jury, a claim for -250 compensation was brought by Enocn Williams, a plasterer, residing at Pen- rhos Stores, Llandudno Junction, against the British Insulated Wire Company, Prescot. The aiftion had been remitted from the High Court. Mr Byrne, Manchester (instructed by Mr G. B. Underbill, Stafford), appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr Ct'thbert Smith, Liverpool (instruct- ed by Messrs Richardson and Marsh, Liverpool and Bolton), for the defendants. The case occupied nearly four hours in the hearing. The basis of claim was that on November 16th, 1901, plaintiff was engaged at the defend- ant's factory at Prescot in guiding a wire through a rolling machine governed by a cogwhsel. He slipped, and his right hand was caught in the cogwheel and badly crushed, the result being that he had not been able to follow h's t"ad2 as a plasterer, nor would he be able again to do so. The plaintiff alleged that the cogwheel ought to have been fenced, and in rot having it protected the defendants rendered themselves liable. Mr Cuthbert Smith said the action was brought under the Factory Acts prior to th It of 1902, and also under common law. Pl, i -,tiff had to contribute to the maintenance of his mother. The particulars of the defence were that plain- tiff agreed to accept compensation uncle,. the Workmen's Compensation Act, and by actii. IIY receiving such compensation he was stopped, under the Act, from bringing the present action. Enoch Williams said he was now living at Llandudno. After the accident when he ap- pealed to the company for ass stance, t*iey gavn him a form, to fill up, and he received half wages for six weeks from them. He did not know he was getting the money under the Compensation Act, and no agreement had been entered into. Expert Evidence. Dr Pierce Foulkes, of Conway, gave expert medical evidence for the plaintiff. He said the plaintiff suffered from a lacerated wound of the dersl aspect of the right hand, severing the tendons and muscles of the thumb, cutting off a portion of the metacarpal bone, and openin, the metacarpaphal joint. In consequence of such injuries, the plaintiff had since been unable to follow his usual employment as a plasterer, and he had incurred medical and other expenses. Dr Smart, of Liverpool, gave expert evidence for the defendants. His Honour held that there had been no agree- ment between the parties, and without such agreement there could be no interference with the claim. The machinery, in his opinion, was dangerous. He gave judgment for the plaintiff for rioo, with costs.

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