The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Abergele. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon, Mrs Williams, Bodoryn Cottages, placed some coal on the kitcben fire. Shortly afterwards a ter- rific explosion took place, scattering the fire :n all directions. One of the flying missiles struck a child of ten months old on the wriist, piercing it through. Subsequently, a cartridge case was fo.und in the room, and it is thought that a loaded ball cartridge must have in some way or other found its way into- the coal. At the time of writing the child is progressing favourably. SPECIAL POLICE COURT.—On Wednes- day morning, before 'Messrs W. T. Mason and J. Duncan Miller, John Parry, of Llanberis, was brought up in custody and charged by P.'C. Evans with being drunk and disorderly m 1 Market-street the previous evening. The con- stable and several other witnesses gave evi- dence against the prisoner, wh|o was very vicious. It required the assistance of six men to convey him to the lock*up. Prisoner, who is well-known to the police, was sentenced to 21 days' hard labour, without the option of a fine.

Bettws-y-Coed. THE WEATHER.—Owing to ,the heavy rains duritr-g the past few days, ,several, fields in the district are under water, and considerable anx- iety is felt by farmers respecting the crops. DEATH OF MR ADAM THOMPSON.—It s with regret that we record the death of Mr Adam. Thompson, of IBanigor, at the age of 15 years, which sad event took place on Sunday at Plas Derwen. The deceased gentleman, who was a son of Mr Thompson, head gamekeeper to Lord. Penrhyn, had been ailing for some years, and was much liked by all who knew him., He had' served in the Life Guards, and was most highly respected. The body was taken to Bangor on Tuesday, and the- funeral took place on Wednesday at Llandegai Church- yard.

Blaenau Festiniog. CONCERT.—On Thursday last, in the As- sembly Rooms, a successful concert was held. Mr J. Jones Morris, solicitor, acted as conduc- tor, and, the following artistes took part: — Master Percy Hughes, Gwyn Alaw, Mr Robert Howell, Llinos Wyoming, and the Royal Oak- ley Prize Band.

Carnarvon. 'MUSICAL.—At the recent local Trinity Col- lege (London) examination, the following ran- diidlates were successful:—Intermediate divi- sion Madge E. Owen and Enidl A. R. Parry. Junior division: iMary L. Foulkes and May Ed- wards. Preparatory: Hilda B. Butler and Enid Stanley Jones. The candidates were all pupils of 'Miss. E. G. Owen, Church-street, Carnarvon.

Connah's Quay. THE LIBRARY QUESTION. At the monthly meeting on Tuesday night, it was de- cided to apply to the Flint County Council for a grant for establishing technical classes in the district during the winter season. Mr A. 'l,lep- pack had given notice to move that the Coun- cil take into consideration the offer of Mr Lar- negie to give .a sum of £1,25° to erect a free pu-blic library building for Conna'h's Quay. As Mr CLppack was not present his resolution was allowed to stand1 over to the next meet- ing.

Conway. SPORTS AIT OAKWOOID PARK HOTEL — On Tuesday afternoon, very attractive sports, promoted by the visitors, were held in lovely, weather in the charming grounds of Oakwood Park Hotel, Conway. All the events were well. filled, and there was keen competition flor the choice selection of prizes. Mr E. Rimmer kindly acted as starter, and Mr Norman- Cohen as judge. During the afternoon and evening, capital selections of music were rendered by the hotel orchestfa, under the direction of Mr C. T Avesi. The successful competitors were "Boys handicap, 'Master H. Rutter; ladies' potato race, Miss M. Kingham; men's potato race, Mr Jack Cohen mixed cigarette race, Miss M. G. Vizard and Mr G. H. Cohen; .three-legged race, Mr J. T. Vizard and Mr G. Hensha'll; needle race, M'ss E. Rutherford and Mr L. G. Cohên; 'blind champagne walk, Miss !M. G. Vizard and c 11 Mr L. G. Cohen ladies' egg and. spoCTn race, Miss M. G. Vizard men's egg andl spoon race, Mr J. T. Vizard; sack race, Mr J. T. Vizard; wheelbarrow race, Mr G. H. ('! hen and Mr J. wheelbarrow race, Mr G. H. C!h,en and Mr J. T. Vizard mixed bun race, Mrs Kingham and Mr L. G. Cohen cock fight, Ilr G. H. Cohen and Mr J. T. Vizardl. The prizes were pre- sented to the winners by Mrs Cohen.

Corwen. LOW DEATH-RATE.—Dr Jones, medical officer of health flor Merionethshire, in his an- nual report, states that the Corwen rural dis- trict has the lowet death-rate in the county, viz., 12.29. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At Friday's meeting the following tenders were accepted': Bread and meat, Mrs Humphreys; groceries, Mr R. R. Jones; milk and butter, Mr John Owen; oil, 'Mr Samuel Jones; coal, Messrs Ed. Jones and Son; drapery, Messrs Morris and Hughes, Llangollen; wool, Mr Thos. Jones, Cynwyd. PETTY SESSIONS. On Friday;, before Messrs O..s. Wynne, E. O. V. Lloyd. and R. D. Roberts,, John Jones, labourer, Cynwyd,was charged by P.C. N. Davies with drunkenness. Fined, 5s and costs.—Hugh Hughes and Ann Hughes, his wife, of Four Crosses, Corwen, were charlged1 with cruelty to their children. Mr Jordan, Bala, prosecuted. Inspector James, N.S.P.C.C., said a marked' improvement had been made during the last three weeks, and the -Bench decided to adjourn the case for two months to see if the improvement continues.

Flint. FREE LTEIRARY.-Th,e free library is now open to the public, and is being well patron- ised. A CURIOSITY.—Mr John Deacon, in the employment of Mr S. 'Fairbrother, butcher, of Fli-iit* while engaged slaughtering a beast, found sixpence in the inside of the animal. The cgin, was quite bright, and had a dent in .the centre. AUTUMN RACES.At an influential meet- ing of farmers, tradesmen, and others, .held at the Royal Oak Hotel on Thursday, it was d'e- cided to inaugurate autumn races, to be held towards the end of Septem'ber, when prizes, to the value of C40 will-be, given for the fallowing events:-Flint Castle Stakes horse rae-e. pony race (up to 14 hands) borse jump; and trades- men's and farmers' horse race; the races to be held under pony and galloway rules. Upwards of £ 20 has already been subscribed.

Llanberis. ABROAD.—Mrs Armsden, accompaniedl by her husbandi, Mr John Armsden, C.E., have been on a tfcur to America and Australia.

Llanfairfechan. TiRE OHUROHES.-The Rev E. J.Boon, of St. Martin's Gate, Worcester, preached att the Congregational Church on Sunday, while the pulpits at the Biaptist and Wesleyan churches were occupied; by the Rev. J. Gott, of North- hampton and Mr R. W. Lamb, of 'Bangor, respectively. Good congregations attendied each place of worship. "THE BELLE OF NEW YORK."—A com- pany, under the directon of Messrs Baring Bros., performed this evergreen American com- edy at the Public Hall oni Mondiay evening. There was a capital house.

Llanrwst. THE WATER SUPPLY.—The joint com- mittee who have this question in hand have at last contacted' for carrying out tHe work, which it is hoped will be commenced at once. CHURCH CHOIRS' OUTI-NG.-The mem- bers (of the choirs of the churches of St. Crwst and St. Mary's made their annual excursion yesterday (Thursday) to Liverpool, where an n- joyable day was spent. ZION CHAPEL.—Mr Evan Jones, an Evan- gelist from 'Brittany, de'liTeredi a lecture on the mission at the above chapel on Monday evening last before a fair congregation. MARKET DAY.—There was a .g;ood) market on Tuesday. The following were the prices:- Butter, is to is 2.dJ per lb. eggs, 10 to 12' ¡ Jr is; chickens, 3s 6d to 5s 6d per couple ducks, 4s to 6s 6d per couple. Meat as per usua'l.

Penmachno. THE ANNUAL SHOW.—The prospects of a good show this year are. favourable, the entries being capital and the quality good. Nothing now is required for its complete success but that the weather should! prove fine.

Prestatyn. PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday afternoon, Mr Frank Jewell, auctioneer, put up for auction at the Town Hall, Prestatyn, two bungalows on Warren-road, andl two semi-detached houses known as Bryngwenallt and Tudlor House r t Dyserth. The latter were withdrawn at 6400, and the bungalows at £ 600. It is possible the property may change hand;s by private treaty. Mr A. Foulkes Roberts, Denbigh and Preistatyn, actedl as solicitors to, the vendors. NEW ROMAN DATHOLIC CHURCH.—On Tuesday next the Biship of Menevia (Dr Francis Mostyn) will take part in the opening of a new Roman Catholic Church, which has been given to Prestatyn by his brother, Sir Pyers Mostyn, of Talacre, in memory .of his late father and mother. Father Bernardi Vaughan (a brother of the late Oardinal Vaughan), will also take part in the ceremony. The style of the build- ing is Gothic, and there is seating accommo- dation for some three hundfred people. The new church is dedicated to S'S. 'Peter and Frances. TIHE LATE MR HAWARTH.—On Friday, the mortal remains of the late Richard Norman Hawarth, of the Anchorage, Prestatyn (the pathetic circumstances of whose death were fully reported in last week's, "Pioneer")- were interred! in Meliden Churchyardl in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowful spectators. The mourners were Mr Charles Hawarth (father), Mr Brodie Hawarth ('brother), Miss Hawarth (sister), Mrs Raybone, 'Mr Overman, Ir Cordon (who accompanied the deceased: on his last fatal swim.), and! Mr Naismith. Messrs J. and G. Linnell, Thomas Williams, and, Jones, members of the Prestatyn Football Club, acted as bearers. The officiating clergymen were the Revs: E. 0. Williams, vicar of .Melid'en, O. J. Davies, vicar cf Prestatyn. and' the vicar of Bilston, Staffs. The brass-mounted coffin, covered! with wreaths, bore the- following in- scritption :-Richard Norman Hawarth, died, August 23, aged 22." The ceremony was extremely affecting. Mr Watkin Hughes, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Rhyl. FRIGHTENED OF THE POLICE.At the Rhyl Police Court, a woman, charged! with being drunk while in charge of a child, said that the sight of a policeman frightened1 her after she 'had! had, twopenny-worth of gin. She was not drunk.

Property Sale at Barmouth. p ON Saturday, at the ICors-y-Gedol Hotel, Bar- mouth, Messrs W. Dew and1 Son, of Bangor, Llandudno, and Carnarvon, offered for sale by public auction the freehold estate-the property of Mrs Kane-known as "Henddol," situated at Fairbourne, a rising seaside resort close to Barmouth. The estate, overlooking Cardigan Bay, and presenting valuable sites for building purposes, was conveniently divided into five lots, b.ut 'n the first instance were offered in one lot. The opportunity of acquiring the property in one block was promptly seized by an adjoining owner, Mr McDougall, of the City Corn Mills, ](?erman-:<treet, Manchester, who bid, up ;"0 ^'2,900, at which sum he became the owner. The acting solicitors were Messrs J. Charles Hughes and Co., solicitor, Dolgelley.

Charge Against a Llanrwst Post Office Clerk. CONSIDERABLE interest was arioused at Llanrwst on Tuesday by the arrest of William John Jones, of Wellington-terrace, Llanrws't, em- ployed! as a clerk at the Llanrwst Post. Office, and very well known in the town, beinfgr a pro- minent supporter of the local football club. Jones was brought before Messrs- O. Isgoed Jones and W. J. Williams (magis.trait.es) en Wednesday afternoon, chargedi with embezzling the: sum of 59 3d, the moneys of the ilpstmaster General. Mr Allanson, who prosecuted on behalf cf the Post 'Office, said ithe accused had' been very unfortunate and: guilty of all-round thefts. He directed: the- attention of the 'Bench to a quan- tity ic-f documents found at Jones's loclginigs be- longing to the postal authorities. Licences had been tampered1 with, postal orders had been stolen, and' the Savings Bank account had also been tampered with. He asked' for a re- mand till Thursday, the loth inst. Supt. Jarvis having given evidence as to the arrest, Jones was remanded in custody, and afterwards taken to. Carnarvon G'2.1. i

Welsh Industries Association. Sale at Beaumaris. THE annual exhibition and sa'le organised by the Anglesey branch of the Welsh Industries Association was held at the, II wn Hall, Beau- maris, on Wednesday afternoon. Owing to the extremely wet weather the attendance was not so large as usual, but the hall was well filled shortly after the hour fixed for the opening. Lady Naylor Leyland, of Nantclwyd, whlo had been announced to open the sale, was present, and made a close inspection of the stalls, but it was decided to dispense with a ceremony, and business was commenced at once. Among those present were Sir R. Williams Bulkeley, Lady iMagdialen Bulkeley, Mr R. Wil- liams Bulkeley, Mr and Mrs. Armour (of America), Mr R. W. Roberts (High-Sheriff), and Mrs Roberts, Mrs Kyffin, Dr..Grey Edwards (Mayor of Beaumaris), and Mrs Grey Edwards, Mrs (Burton, Misg Massey, Miss Antonia W'l- liams (hon. secretary)', Miss Wood Edwards (assistant hon. secretary), Miss Bickersteth, and others. The 'work achieved by the Anglesey branch branch during the past year has been satisfac- tory. Classes in 'basket-making were held .t Am'lwch, Bryngwran, Llangefni, Menai Bridge and other places. Carving classes were con- ducted at Beaumaris, and the knitting industry was developed at Holyhead and Llandegfan. Anglesey exhibitors received awards at the Albert Hall tor homespuns, baskets, and knitting. The Queen bought two golfing jerseys and a basket. At the Grosvenor House exhibition the Princess Louise Augusta sold at the Anglesey stall with 'highly satisfactory re- su'lts. A sale was held by Mrs Beaumont at Easiter at Trearddlur IBay Hotel, realising £18. The goods sold during the year were of the value of 6175. Wednesday's exhibition comprised a variety of native products', including some' really admirable cloths manufactured at Menai Bridge, ornaments in hammered copper, articles of woodwork ar- tistically carved-, fine examples of knitted work, shawls, blankets, flannels, white and coloured linseys, and quilts. A number of water clo-lours of Anglesey coast scenery were exhibited by Mr Warren Williams, and several were sold. k gdcid) traffic seemed' to be carried on, especially in :ihe homespun cloths.

Poultry-Yard Competitions. Criticism by Mr James Long, M.P. THE Minister of Agriculture in London, would probably be much surprised, writes Mr James Long in the "Manchesiteii Guardian," if 'he were asked to. authorise an> official egg-.layin:g compe- tition, but this is precisely what the Minister of Agriculture in New South Wales. hiais done. Both in England) andi the United' States such competiitiion's, on a non-toifficial basis, aire, now conducted annually,, but their value in England is immensely diisiGountledl by, want of fuimdla and by various dlifficultiras which would nio.t stand in the way. of ai public department. In; New South Waleig the Minister 'CliuthiOr,ised the construction of a poultry yard which; pro- vidled perns 6ft. by 5%t. fox- each, lot of six cOimpelting hens, and as 41 lots it will at once be isieen, .that, the 'Coimpetiitiom was exten- sive; indeed!, the English Poultry Club is un. able to see its waiyi to oondiuct a eoimpetitiicm containing one-half this number of entries, ts .entries consisting of four birds instead of six. The English competition which commenced in October last; 'was the liarget yet heiM' ini this country, andl conisisiteidi icif. oinflyi 24 cioimpeting penis, so- that the Australian contest is. by ciar this largest which ha,s yietbsen arranged!. In tlhe. latter case the bijidjs. were, placed! undler the management of the expert who was .in. charge of thiiisi dlepart,m,ent ait tihe Agricultural Coillisge of New Suuth! Wiales: Prizes wenef offered, forthe largest nuimiber of eggis laid awdl for t'he greatest weight; anid this is impOirtanit, for the Haimburgs1. of Lancashire and Yorkshire, whicih, curiously, dio not figure in. any of these; com petitions, have foir g--in,era- tions .regarded! as the most prolific pro- ducers/ of a.rvyi Enfglish1 variety, although the weighiti of the eggs thiey lay. its, very sm;a;lil in comparison with that produced; -of the more popular breedis'. 'Great care was, taken mot oinly to mecoiidl the number and weight.of 'the eggs, but their market value, the qUlalnltity of food consumed, andl the average .cost .:f 'f,eleldiin:g' each hen!. It is worthy of notice that durting: the winter .months (April to September) eivery lot of pullets paid for its keep with, one eocception. The average value of -the eggs prcdtuced was 6s Sdl par heia, wihi-lie the.cost of the food was 2's 9d, sia that each bird returned' ,a pnoifit of 3s &d! The nmst prize liot of Black Orpinlgton's., which proiduoed the greatest weight of eggs as well as the greatest number (ailthouglh a pan1 of Min- oxcas produced a smaller number of eggsl, but of the, same' weight), madb ¡a pri-fit of 9.3. id per bird. But we 'must not .assume from this fact that 'the Black Oirpinigitons w,erL,. tih, most ces'sful among the hreedlsi campeit ng. A par- ticiulaai lot of bird!Sl of this breed took tihls high- est position, but when the breeds were; tabulated and. averag.eid; the 'Blia.ck Orpingtons only took ■third place1.. There W:3J3;, for example, o.ne. pen; lof a breed dlecribed as Imperials, of which i-Ule or 'nothing is known in this country. These took the first place with an average of 71 elggs per headi. Theni caime four lots of Silver 24 in all, which aveiraged 70 eigigs while fhe: Black Orpington's,1, of wlhiich ^j.eiie were eight lots, avauagedi only. 65. Then came the Buff Orpingtons;, thai White Wyiandbtt'eis, the White LeghtoTns:, the Aneonas, and the Golden Wyand'ot'te's, imi it'he ordleir named, the older breedis;, Andalusi.a'ns an.d M'inor.cas., taking the bottom place with only 28 elggs and 32 eggs per hem respectively. I specially call .at'temtitcni to this fact, that the oldfeT the bree,di and, the longer it has been bred for ^exhibition purposes the; lower position it takes as a; producer, and I believe' it always will be so. randier existing! conditions. I t is the new or composite varieties recently pirodiuiced; by cnc'S'Siing which display the greatest energy and precocity in production, andl the Imperial fowl is a fresh exemplification of this; fact. There were 246 hens in the competition, andl this'se ibirdb averaged 57 eggis, per hem-. ILiis- largest nlUlmher of eggs was,, laid in the; monlth of Sep- tember, whien, almost every breed dlid itlsl best. July and. August came niext in. ordfeir, some; breedis doing heitlter in one month and1 stcme in. another. The greatest, weight per dozen, waisi 26 ounceSi; in moist cases the weight was 24 ounces;, and in only one case was it 23.

A Liverpool policeman: has been charged with housebreaking and theft.

The Representation of Anglesey. Griffith. IT is probable that /Mr Ell-s' Jones M.P., will have to fiighlt1 for his sej?t ^eseV forth-coming general, election. A'no jast considered1 a Liberal stronghold, an(^a, at is contest the majority was so crushing ajjve a matter of astonishment that seat- candidates can- be found to contest }{r However, the Unionists' are sanguine af(j -n Edward Owen, barrister, will come f° jjaS. their interest. Another barrister always been 'undlerstood to. be an a jnd!e~ Radical isi also mentioned as a possi pendlent candidlat.e. ————4

Football. Flint United. U -\I. A meetin'g of the players of the Flint gaC[. Football Club was held at the Clui s eniug, quarters, the King's Head, onj Tuesday j^e t, 'ni the chairman, Mr R. Nisbett, presiding- .ain object lof the mieeting was1 to select a andi sub-captaini for the ensuing seas011- ajn) W. Evans, was unanimously e'lected, c are and Mr R. Jackson sub-captain. The c a[lCi in a better financial position than eV sSful there is every, prospect of a most su season,. Most pf the old players ar {0 available, upwards of ffcirty having do. doity for the c'lub, which made sue minent mark last season. The Cfre_^ &n. District andl Flintshire League have tsjiire tered, also the Chester, Welsh, and r aS. Charity Cup Competitions'. The gto11 ^eeH been a'Ltered', new posts, wire, etc., havi ,uSed fixed. The enthusiasm which has been at. in the club this season, i.s marked by tendance at committee meetings and meeting on. Tuesday. Rhuddlan. club A meeting of the Rhuddlan J o0,t^j„v- last* was heldi at the Black Hotel on. Saitur jof when it was decided that they should e the Amateur Cup. A concert in ai fundis of the club was also arranged t° .jj on the 17th inst., when it is hoped it well supported. men1' Great excitement prevails among aJ1(j bers in the selecting of the field, etc., ( beard, following are some of the "whispers among them:Wei at n't want .1 any cap- players;" "Haven't we got a Clinking tain?" "I say, old man, pay your en „ t»\Vi^ '"Must give up smoking to pay my fee' we supply coffee," etc. \r

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