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Llandudno Town Improvement F Association. Important Announcement by Lord Mostyn. THE annual meeting of the Town Improve- ment Association was held on Thursday even- ing, at the Town Hall. Lord Mostyn presided, and there were a large number of subscribers present. The annual report and balance sheet which were published last week were taken as read. Address by Lord Mostyn. In his presidential address, Lord Mostyn said that all present were interested in the welfare of Llandudno, and they showed it by their attendance there that night in spite of the inclement weather. The association was conducted for the express advancement of the best interests of Llandudno as a whole, and to do that in the best and most effectual way they must ask themselves what their indivi- dual duty to the town was and do it. They must work for Llandudno individually as well as collectively. Providence had given unique advantages to Llandudno, and in recent years had been supplemented by many additional advantages from the hand of man. Now that the London and North-Western Railway line from Chester to Llandudno was practically doubled, this resort became especially suitable for a residing place for Manchester and Liver- pool business men. More of the residential class were needed there. He lately offered his lessees the option of converting their 99 year leases into leases for 999 years, and the audi- ence would be glad to hear that a number of leases had already been dealt with. He wan- ted the scheme to benefit Llandudno, and he had done all that was possible to facilitate and cheapen the procedure. He had an important announcement to make, which he hoped would be of interest, and it was that he intended to adopt 999 years tenure for future building on his estate in and around the town. (Applause.) He would not say a word against the 99 year lease system, for without it Llandudno would not have been in the position in which it was to-day. He quite agreed that 99 years was not long for most classes of property. When people built they had to consider not only their own children, but Aieir grandchildren. His son, who would come of age in two months —(applause)—was as anxious as he was that the position of the town should be improved in regard to the leasehold question. (Applause.) He alluded to this matter because he wished that when he asked the audience to do their best to keep Llandudno worthy of its name, as "Queen of Welsh watering places," he was not unmindful of Ms own duty to Llandudno —(applause)—the resort which lie felt confident would have a bright and prosperous future. (Applause.) Mr James Marks said they had come there that evening to hear a most important pro- nouncement affecting the history of Llandudno. When it was known through the medium of the Press that in future building leases of Llandudno are to be 999 years, when it'was known that the villa class of residence with gardens, would be welcomed by the estate,every- body would look forward to a bright chapter in the history of the town. The clients of his firm had been astonished at what they consid- ered the extremely reasonable nature of the terms offered by the estate. The Council had written to the estate asking whether there were not some means whereby it might be more generally known that the terms were consid- ered reasonable and fair as between the land- lord and tenant. Mr Humphreys did not see his way clear to make any further announce- ment, as it was in the nature of a private arrangement between landlord and tenant. He was sure after Lord Mostyn's speech, it would be recognised that those terms were reason- able and fair, and that lessees might, with every satisfaction, apply for the terms on which their leases could be extended. Mr W. Ellis Jones expressed himself equally exhilarated as Mr Marks at the important an- nouncement which had been made from the chair that evening. He was sure that every- body in the town would heartily thank Lord Mostyn for what he had done,, and he did so himself, not as a builder, but because he felt zealous for the welfare of the town in which he lived. With the new leases Llandudno would now go forward. Election of Officers. Mr -chantrey proposed the re-election of Lord Mostyn as president of the association. Mr E. E. Bone seconded, remarking 'that he would like to add a hope that the feeling of suspicion which had existed in some parts of the town with regard to the conversion of the leases, would now entirely disappear. The proposal of Mr Chantrey was then car- ried. The following were elected vice-presidents:— The Hon. Henry Lloyd Mostyn, J.P., Messrs Wm. Bevan, J.P., E. E. Bone, J. Broome, R. S. Chamberlain, R. Conway, James Craig, M.B., Thomas Dalton, M.D., J.P., Thomas P. Davies, John Jones, W. R. Nicol, M.D.. Shaw Thewlis, John Walker, J. O. Thomas, J.P. (ex- officio). The Executive Committee was elected by ballot, as follows:—Messrs Samuel Chantrey, James Haworth, Wm. Arndld, J. Beatty Jones, Arthur Parton. George Galilee Richmond, H. L. Squirrell, Allan Sumner, Robert E. Towler, and T. Smith. Votes of Thanks. Votes of thanks were passed to Lord Mostyn, to the Chairman of the Council, and to the members of the Council for allowing the asso- ciation the use of the Council Chamber, to the hoir. auditor, and to the hon. sec., Mr A. J. Oldman. The Soiree. Later in the evening the annual soiree took place at the Grand Hotel. It was attended by some 140 guests, including Lord Mostyn. Mr Sam. Chantrey (chairman of the association), Mr E. E. Bone and Miss Bone, Mr G. A. Hum- phreys and Mrs Humph re ye, and Mr and Mrs W. Ellis Jones. Owing to the advent of the general election since the soiree was decided upon, to bereavements in the town and to other reasons, some 40 ladies and gentlemen who purchased tickets were unable to be pre- sent. In every respect except that of attend- ance, and for this the absence of the 40 ticket holders sufficiently accounts, the entertainment exceeded its predecessors in successfulness. An excellent concert was first of all enjoyed, the audience being seated in lounge chairs in a semi-circle before the platform. Recitations were given in perfect style by Mrs A. J. Old- man. Songs were contributed with much charm by Miss A. M. Roberts, and "ballads" were sung with spirit and richness of voice by Mr W. Roberts. Mr Ernest Jones was the accompanist, and gave a brilliant piano solo, his clever wife following with a violin solo. Really excellent interludes by Mr W. Le Hurst (ventriloquist) caused much amusement. After the concert, refreshments of the most varied and Mainty kind were served. Dancing then commenced to the splendid music provi- ded by Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones, the M.C. being Mr J. Haworth. Simultaneously a "whist drive" was organised. Scores were counted after 18 deals, with the following re- sults :—Mrs Robson, Craigydon, 146 tricks; Mr H. Crockatt, 137 tricks; Mr Hughes, reporter, 127 tricks; and Mrs Haworth, 125 tricks. These ladies and gentlemen were awarded prizes ac- cording to their position in a most enjoyable tournament. Three players tied in qualifica- tion for the consolation, otherwise "booby" prize, and the tie having been played off, the prize was awarded, but we trust that our dis- cretion in withholding the name of the recip- ient will be suitably appreciated. The danc- ing was continued till an early hour. Mr A. J. Oldman was heartily congratulated upon the perfection of the arrangements which he had made as secretary. »

Llanrwst Police Court. "I Found a Cat, and I Kitted Her." Cruelty by a Glan Conway Butcher. Eglwysbach Young Men Bound Over. THESE sessions were held on Monday, before Colonel Johnstone (chairman), Messrs W. B. Balhed, O. Isgoed Jones, L. W. Jelf Petit, W. J. Williams, with the clerk (Mr C. T. Allard). Glan Conway Butcher Sent to Gaol for Killing a Cat. Enoch Hughes, of Pen Tai, Glan Conway, pork butcher (a young man), was summoned by Inspector George Henry Eakins with cru- elly illtreating a cat and killing it on the 6th inst. Inspector Eakins prosecuted on behalf of the S.P.C.A. Mrs Mary A. Thomas said she lived it Bron Afon, Glan Conway, and she was in her own house on the day in question. About 9.30 p.m. she let her cat out through the backdoor. About a quarter of an hour afterwards she went outside and looked for the cat and found it dead in the front garden. She brought i. into the house, ap) showed it to her husband. She was not certain whether it was dead. By the Chairman: The cat was found in your own garden? Witness: Yes. Mr Hugh Thomas, builder and contractor, husband of the last witness, said he saw the defendant on Jan. 9th, and said to him, "Wh it did you mean by killing our cat?" He replied that Robert Roberts threw it into his fa,, Robert Roberts, 1. Victoria-terrace, G;;i,i Conway, butcher, said he was on the h sfivay on the date in question, and was speaking to Mary Jones, whose cat came from the I a' i:- yard. She then handed the cat to him He saw defendant coming from the direction of David Jones's shop drunk. Witness said to defendant, "How do, Enoch Hughes?" but he did not reply. Witness then dropped the cat on to the road. Defendant picked the cat up and took hold of its head with his right hand and held the hind legs of the animal with the left. Witness went two or three yards- away from defendant, as he imagined he was going to hit him, and on turning round he found defendant was stretching the cat. The cat was struggling for about three minutes. De- fendant afterwards threw the cat after wit- ness. The animal fell on the road, and de- fendant walked away, with witness after him, and asked him what he meant by doing what he had done. He replied, "It's no use for me to see things like that about me." Later wit- ness saw defendant, who was singing, "I found a cat, and I killed her." Mary Jones, 2, Victoria-terrace, Glan Con- way, corroborated last witness's evidence. Mr Isgoed Jones: It was very cruel. The Bench inflicted a fine of 206 and costs, or 14 days. Defendant: Fourteen days, sir! An Eglwysbach Quarrel. Peter Roberts, Pennant, Eglwysbach, and Samuel Parry were charged by P.C. Davies with fighting on the public highway at Eglwys- bach on Jan. 13. The Constable said he heard a row opposite the -Hand Inn, and saw the defendants there on the floor fighting. He put one in the house where he lodged, and the other went home. The defendants pleaded guilty, and were bound over in the sum of B5 to keep the peace for six months. His Thirteenth Appearance. John Evans, Cefn Madog, Llanddoget, joiner, was fined Is and costs for being drunk in Market-street, Llanrwst, on the 16th inst.

The Rev Edmund Thomas Watts died on Saturday morning at his residence, Henfaes, near Dolgelley, aged 77. I I 11 i I. A Word to Mothers. There is little to choose between Cadbury's ab, solutely pure cocoa essence and milk, so closely allied are they in composition. Cadbury's cocoa is highly nourishing, and as a daily beverage for growing children is unexcelled. JO

Llandudno Light Railway. Line to be Completed Forthwith. Colwyn Bay Council's Terms. THE promoters of the Llandudno and Colwyn light railway have informed the Colwyn Bay District Council that "the Company have ac- cepted an offer from a large firm of contractors to forthwith complete the line from end to end, and it is anticipated that the contractors will be at work as soon as the necessary documents can be completed." Dr Rhodes, the engineer, interviewed the District Council at a special meeting on Friday night, and as a result the clerk (Mr J. Amph- lett) on Saturday addressed the following com- munication to the assistant secretary of the Board of Trade:— "I am directed by my Council to inform you that they consent to a further extension of time, viz., to 1st August next, upon the Com- pany underaking 'in damages (£500 liquidated) to complete the railway at least between Colwyn Bay station and Llandudno by the 1st August, that the Company undertake not to bring into this district electrical energy purchased from Llandudno Council or elsewhere outside this district without the consent of this Council, and that the Company will if required to take the whole of the electrical energy for use within this district from this Council; that satisfactory evidence be produced that the company is in a financial position to carry out the undertaking; and that the contract of Messrs Bruce, Peebles, and Co., of London and Edinburgh, to complete the works be produced to you. I would also respectfully point out that the Council feel there should be some limit to the way in which this company had been permitted to tie up this district, and I venture to hope that your honourable Board will now take this oportunity of bringing mat- ters to a head one way or another." ♦

Llandudno Cottage Hospital. The Richard Owen Bequest. Annual Meeting. THE annual meeting of the subscribers to the Llandudno Cottage Hospital was held on Fri- day afternoon, Lord Mostyn presiding. There were also present Lady Augusta Mostyn. Rev Llewelyn Hughes, Rev John Raymond, Dr Dalton, Mr G. A. Humphreys, Mr J. Adey Wells, Mrs Walker (Osborne House), Mrs Woodhouse, Mrs Dalton, Miss Barker, with the secretary (Miss Felton), etc. The committee's report was presented. It reported that the income was JB556 14s., and the expenditure E525 9s Id, thus leaving a balance of L31 4s lid in the bank on December 31st. It proceeded:— It is again a sincere pleasure to acknowledge Miss Wright's valuable work in her respon- sible position. Her capable care and kind judgment have at all times given assurance of the hospital's successful management and her untiring efforts for the good of the patients are well-known and very deservedly recog- nised by all. 106 patients have been admitted during the year, 56 being surgical cases, 50 medical, 13 dental, and 8 deaths have occurred. The Board of Management once more wish to express their sense of gratitude to the hon. medical and dental staff for their unfiling attention to the patients at all times, and feel that their good work year after year cannot be too highly esteemed and appreciated. To the clergy and ministers who have again contributed from their collections, grateful thanks are given, and we mention with plea- sure the handsome amount of JB8 186 6d pre- sented by the rector, being his yearly donation from the Christmas Day church offerings. Also to Mr Ralph Munro for his kind interest in arranging an annual Christmas collection at the Craigyside Hydro. Each year the sum in- creases, C16 13s 9d having been generously sub- scribed this Christmas Day, making a sub- stantial addition to the funds, which is sin- cerely valued. The board are also much in- debted to the Llandudno Amateur Dramatic Society for their kind help in handing over the sum of 29 from their May-day entertain- ment. Another very helpful contribution to be mentioned is the monthly collection at the Little Orme Lime Quarries, kindly organised by Mr Hutchinson, the manager, and proving most successful. In again thanking Mr Bruce Edmonds, we must add in recognition of his kind services that he has continued his gratuitous attention to the pat-ients uninterruptedly for the last 24 years. It was proposed by the Hon. Mrs Henry Mostyn, seconded by Mrs Raymond, that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Mr Adey Wells for his kind attendance at the meetings and his valuable help as hon. treasurer. Mrs Raymond proposed, and Mrs Platt seconded the adoption of the report and the balance-sheet, and they were directetT to be printed for publication. On the pirfaposition of Mr J. Adey Wells the report and statement of accounts was adopted. The Owen Bequest. At the suggestion of the chairman, Dr Dalton mentioned that they had just received a draft of the conditions from the trustees of the Richard Owen estate. One or two ot tne con- ditions would be rather awkward if accepted as drafted. For instance. it was proposed that each patient admitted should have an order signed by three different people, one of whom must be a member of the Board of Manage- ment, another a trustee of the Owen Estate, and the other the chairman of the Llandudno Urban Council. Then it was also proposed that there should be five beds reserved for the Trust, but it was only intended to pay. for these at the rate of 156 per week each while they were occupied. The consequence of this would be that they would always have to be kept in reserve for the patients under this Trust, and could not therefore be in general use. This would seriously interfere with the iisefulness of the institution, and cause a good deal of trouble to the management. A discussion ensued on the question, and ultimately, on the proposition of the Rev John Raymond, it was decided to ask the trustees of the Owen Estate to discuss the subject and endeavour to get a variation of the clauses be- fore the scheme was approved of by the Charity Commissioners. Votes of thanks to the Board of Manage- ment, the Medical and Dental Staff, the Press, Mr Bruce Edwards, the secretary (Miss Fel- ton), the matron (Miss Wright), and Lord Mostyn, for presiding, concluded the business of th-e meeting.'

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