The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

A Sheep Deal Dispute. Conflict on Tuesday at Holywell County Court AT Holywell County Court on Tuesday, his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd had before him a case in which John Wm. Dickinson, butcher, Ffynnongroew, Mostyn, sued H. E. D. Stephen- son, butcher, 481, INest Derby-road, Liverpool, for E2 18s, balance on a sale of 18 Welsh ewes. Mr F. Llewelyn Jones was for the defend- ant, and at the outset objected to the jurisdic- tion of the court on the ground that the order for the sheep was given at Liverpool, and not at Mostyn. Plaintiff stated that in November he met the defendant at the Liverpool Butchers' Sochl Club, and offered him 30 Welsh ewes at 22s Sd each, delivered at Liverpool, telling him they would make about 401 bs. each. Defendant said he could only take the sheep 15 at a time, and eventually, on December 2nd. he wrote to de- fendant from Ffynnongroew and asked him if lie could do with 15 of the sheep he had left. He rang up defendant on the telephone the following morning, and they had a conversa- tion, and defendant told him to "send them on," and he sent 18. Mr LI. Jones: Have you ever been convicted? Plaintiff: You know that very well. Mr Jones said plaintiff had been convicted of sheep stealing. The reason he mentioned that wns because in this case it was a question of credibility. Defendant was sworn, and stated that he was a member cf the Liverpool City Council. and had seven butchers' shops in the city. At the Liverpool Butchers' Social Club plaintiff offered him 30 elsh ewes at 22s 6d each. to weigh 40 lbs. each. The transaction was com- pleted there and then. Later on pIa intiff tele- phoned him he was sending him 13 sheep, which would arrive the following morning,and they did so. The first letter lie ever received from the plaintiff was on December lltli. The evidence of the plaintiff as to a conversation with him on the telephone was an absolute fabrication. Plaintiff asserted that he wrote to defendant on Dec. 2nd. His Honour was satisfied that the contract was made in Liverpool, and the question of the merits of the case must be raised there. Plaintiff said in that case he must let the case drop, as.he could not fight like "my lord" there (the defendant). t

An Angry Llanrhaiadr Publican. Fined at Denbigh. AT the County Police Court at Denbigh on Wednesday before Mr W. D. W. Griffith and other magistrates, Edward Roberts, licensee of the King's Head public house, Llanrhaiadr. was summoned for using violent and abusive language on Dec. 13. Mr J. Holland Roberts appeared for the de- fendant, and pleaded not guilty. P.C. George Jones said that on the day in question he was instructed by his superinten- dent to go to the King's Head Inn to resent a breach of the peace, while Mr Regan, game- keeper, and Mr W. Oliver Davies, solicitor s clerk, were there demanding possession of some goods, the property of Mr Wand, of Brynmorfydd. They met the defendant in the yard, and Davies went up to him and told him their business, whereupon Roberts became very excited, and used most disgraceful language. Cross-examined, witness said he had known the defendant for eight years, and never had reason to complain about his conduct before. He noticed Mr Regan going into the coach- house with Mr Davies, but whether defendant asked Mr Regan to go out lie did not know. W. Oliver Davies, solicitor's clerk, said he i visited the King's Head Inn in companv with the others, and as soon as they got there the defendant said, "Clear out of this yard, or I shall chuck the whole lot of you into the road." Witness tried to pacify him, but without avail. He used the most abominable and filthy lan- guage witness ever heard. He was most vio- lent towards Mr Regan, and the constable had to go between them several times. People pas- sing home from Denbigh market stopped to hear what was going on. Cross-examined, witness said two or three loads of goods were taken away. For the defence, Mr Roberts said the defen- dant had held the licence of the King's Head for seven years with a good record. He had also been a gamekeeper in the employ of Col. Cornwallis West. Mr Thomas, Pare Pistyn.and Mr G. C. Wand. During the whole of that time there was no complaint against him. His contention was that the language used—if it was used at all—could not have been heard from the main road. The defendant was then called, and said Mr Oliver Davies met him half-way between the entrance to the yard and the back door of the house, and he produced a list of the articles he required. There were only a few things that belonged to Mr Wand, and the remainder belonged to Regan. He said, "As soon as Regan pays what he owes me, he can have them." He denied using the language as- cribed to him, but he admitted calling Regan a wastrel. Nobody could hear a word from the highway, and there was nothing said to occasion a breach of the peace. He had kept cattle, horses, and dogs for Began for two years, and got nothing for it. P.C. Jones asked defendant whether he would be surprised to hear that his voice was heard at Llanrhaiadr Hall? (Laughter.) Defendant: No. it couldn't. The Chairman: Were the words uttered in a loud voice? The Officer: Yes, all over the country. Evidence was given by defendant's two sons —William and David Roberts—both of whom said they were on the premises at the time, and » they heard no bad language used. E. W. Roberts said he drove P.C. Jones and Mr Oliver Davies to the King's Head, and fol- lowed them with the horse and trap into the yard. He noticed them in conversation with the defendant, and although he was not far off, he could not follow what was said. The Chairman said the Bench considered the case proved, and they inflicted a fine of 20s and costs, amounting in all to JE2 Os 6d.

—— The body of Hugh Morris, aged 80, was found on Wednesday in a muddy pool at the foot of Pendinas Hill, Aberystwyth. A serious outbreak of anthrax has oc- curred at Crosby, Cumberland, a farmer hav- ing lost five cattle out of a herd of 70. Primroses in full flower are to be seen growing on one of the banks of the St. Nicho- las public gardens, and within fifty yards of the sea at Scarborough. —— Mr David Thomas (Dewi Meirion) died at Bodhyfryd, Flint, last week, at the age of 70. He was born at Dolgelley.

Great Liberal Meeting at Rhyl. Mr. Herbert Lewis Receives a Grand Reception. THE largest political mpetint1 held at Rhyl took place last evening at the Tmvti Hall in support of Mr Herbert Lewis' candidature. The Hall was packed to suffocation, and it was found necessary to hold an overflow meetidg. Mr S. Perkins. J.P., presided, and moved the usual resolution, which was seconded by Mr J. W. Jones. Mr Archibald Williamson made a splendid speech and said that the Welsh Conservative members lot- Wales would no lonser require a first-class car- riage to take them to Parliament, and thev would be conspicuous by their absence. (Laughter and applause.) He stated that the Scotch people were against the Education Act like the Nonconformists of kA ales and England. He did complain of the taking away of all control, and the introduction of Chinese labour into South Africa. Where's the Three Acres and a Cow? Mr Win. Jones, M P., who had a splendid re- ception, stated, thanks to Mr Chamberlain, that Wales was so far spotless, and Flintshire, he felt sure, would make it absolutely clean. (Cheers.) Mr Chamberlain never kept the promises he had made, and then the speaker referred in details to those promises, adding that they had not even a calf to show for the cow with its three acies. (Loud laughter.) They had not even an I.O.U. for the 30 millions promised by the mining magnates of the Transvaal towards the war. Later in the evening Mr Herbert Lewis arrived with Mr Clement Edwards, M.P., and both received a grand reception. They were cheered to the echo, and the proceedings were continued until a late hour, the resolution being enthusiastically carried.

Memorial to Richard Wilson. THE newspapers (writes a correspondent) have fallen into a singular error in regard to the great Welsh painter, Richard Wilson, to whose memory a tablet has been placed in the Parish Church of Penegoes, his birth-place. Wilson is described as the great Welsh sculptor." He was not a sculptor, but a landscape and classical painter of rare talents. His landscapes, with their beautiful perspective and luminosity, earned for him the title of "the English Claude." He was born in 1714, and in his earlier years devoted himself to portrait painting, but by the advice of Vernet and Zuccarelli he decided to devote himself to land- scape pa:nting, and travelled and studied in Italy. He subsequently became librarian to the Royal Academy, but his life was passed in straitened cir- cumstances—in a word, he was an unappreciated and disappointed genius. The death of a relative placed him in possession of a small property at Llan- ferres, near Mold, and there he died in 1782, and was buried in Mold churchyard. Colonel Davies- Cooke, of Colomendy, possesses the easel and palette which Wilson used. Some of the finest of Wilson's works are to be found in the National Gallery, including "The Destruction of Niobe's Children."

Rugby Football. Colwyn Bay v. Llandudno. These teams met on Saturday last on the Council Field. Llandudno. The ground was in good condition, and with the exception of a shower at half-time, the afternoon was fine though somewhat cold. Unfortunately, Colwyn Bay had to turn out two men short, whilst Llandudno were at full strength. The Llan- dudno captain won the toss, and elected to take advantage of the strong wind blowing. Wood kicked off for the Bay, and after some give-and-take play Williams kicked into touch in the Llandudno half. From the line-out, Colwyn Bay made a rush, and nearly crossed, but a foul by one of the Llandudno backs put a stop to the movement. For this Colwyn B?,v were awarded a free kick, which was entrus c-d to Wood. He allowed nicely for the wind, :lljtl dropped a fine goal. Llandudno then presffd strongly, Turner being particularly in evi- dence, and play for some time remained in the Colwyn Bay 25. A fine movement by Lee and Davies then carried the play into the Llan- dudno half. Llandudno again attacked vigor- ously, until the pressure was by a fine kick into touch by Francis. S. Darbishire and Lee next distinguished themselves by good runs. Davies then got possession, and after a brilliant run. succeeded in crossing the Llan- dudno line. The kick at goal failed. Good play by the Colwyn Bay three-quarters fol- lowed, but was upset by a knock-on by Wil- liams. From the scrum which followed the home side made a dash, which was spoiled by a forward pass by Rainsford. Half-time:— Colwyn Bay, 1 penalty goal 1 try-6 points Llandudno nil. Two minutes after the interval Lee crossed for the Bay after a very smart run, but Wood failed to convert. With the wind in their favour Colwyn Bay kept the play in the Llan- dudno half, and from a line-out almost on the Llandudno goal line, Meadowcroft scored, the kick at goal again failing. Then followed a run by Watkin Darbishire, who, being tackled by Turner, transferred to Meadowcroft. who scored a try without opposition. Williams converted. Final scores:- Colwyn Bay, 2 goals (1 pen.) 3 tries—17 ph. Llandudno nil. This was the fourth match played by Colwyn Bay, who, so far, have an unbeaten record. The ground was almost dry, but a strong breeze made the hall swerve in a disconcerting fashion. Taking this into consideration, the passing of the visiting backs was excellent. Both Lee and Davies. at half, played a fine game,making splendid openings for their three- quarters, who. if the day had been more favourable for combination, could have crossed the line on many occasions. Francis played a fine game at back, making some capital runs. The forwards, though only six in number, played very well, their heeling and breaking up heing smarter than usual. The Darbishires and Wood were, perhaps, the most prominent. Turner and Allen played splendidly for the home side. Considering the Bay were not at full strength, they played splendidly, and should take the field next Saturday confident of giving the formidable Waterloo organisation a good game. The following represented the Bn:; ;-Back, Francis; three-quarters, Book, Meadowcroft, Darbishire, and Williams (capt.): halves. Lee and Davies; forwards, Darbishire. Darbishire, Wood, Wills. Wallace, and A. N. Other. 0

Death of Mr Swinford Wood. Wel!=known Conwav Artist Passed Away. AFTElr a prolonged and painful illness, Mr --Al-,tlter George Swinford Wood, M.R.C.A.. of Bodlondeb, Conway, passed away on Wednes- day morning, at the age of 69 years. For many weeks past the deceased gentleman had been kept to his room with a serious malady, but he suffered it all with a courage and patience remarkable to a degree. Mr Swinford Wood leaves a widow and three sons—Messrs Thomas Henry, A. Salisbury, and A. Lomax Wood—to survive him. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Henry Wood, of Chester—who died in 1871—by Har- riet, daughter of James Lomax, and was born in 1836. In 1867 he was married to Mary Jane, daughter of E. J. Salisbury, of Glen Aber. At an early age he took up painting as his profession, and, as a man of a singularly re- tired, studious, and peaceful disposition, he soon became wedded to the art. His favourite subject was landscape, and in this branch he scored several triumphs, not a few of his can- vasses being provided with prominent posi- tions in the Royal Academy. For very many years lie was actively associated with the Royal Cambrian Academy, and up to 1896 he retained the positions of treasurer and secre- tary of the institution in succession to Mr Laurence Bankes. Something over three decades ago, Mr Wood and his brother, Mr Albert Wood, J.P^„ D.L., took possession of Benarth Hall, a beautifuly-situated mansion, -which from its snug nest amongst the well-known Benarth Woods commands one of the most magnificent views obtainable of the Welsh Rhine. A few years later, however, Mr Albert Wood built Bodlondeb, the handsome residence on Pen Twthill, and there he. with the de- ceased and his family have resided ever since. The funeral takes place at Conway on Satur- day. ♦

Barddoniaeth. ER cop, Am y Diweddar John R. Roberts, Canol y Marian. Ei wawrddydd gychwynodd, fe rwygwyd y sidan, Ei e'inioes yn freudwyd, a fynai'r gyflafan. Mae'i ddosbarth yn wacach, eu cerddi yn wein- ion, Pob mynwes yn lleddfacli, a hwlch yn eu calon, Ei fywyd fu'n wersi, nid deilen mewn drycin, Ond Duw yn ei wneuthur, goroni yn frenin; Diflanodd ei fywyd cyn cyrliaedd Mehefin, Mor arw bu'r rjiew i w *via-o'r blodeuyn; Pa le mae y gwenau a'r cariad di-debyg Fu'n haf i ffyddlondeb, a gauaf i ddirmyg? Paham v gadd angau y gad iddo ei hunan? Duw oedd yn gwylio a chadw y darian; Ei angladd yn Llysfaen oedd dywyll a niwliog, Yn tystio mewn dagrau wrth gladdu gwr en- wog, Ca'dd rybucld ar eiliad i 'madael heb gyffro Tra llu o'i anwyliaid o'i amgylch yn wylo. J. W. VAUGHAN.

Have You Voted Yet? HURRAH! TREMENDOUS POLL!! VOTING WAS NEVER BRISKER, AND THE SMILE OF SATISFACTION WITH WHICH THE CONSTITUENTS WENT UP TO THE POLLING STATION AT ONCE PROCLAIMED THE FACT THAT THEY HAD BREAKFASTED ON OUR FULL FLAVOURED inicu RAffllM DELICATELY CURED llvioll DAlUil» OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHER BRANDS OF BACON, JUST AS THEIR ARE OTHER CANDIDATES, BUT WHEN YOU GET THIS VOTING PAPER PUT A BIG I X I FOR I E. B. JONES & CO., BACON SPECIALISTS, YL.. 10552 RICHARD JONES & Co.'s GREAT ANNUAL SALE LAST WEEK. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS TO CLEAR STOCK OF Furnishing and Drapery Goods. CARRIAGE PAID ON ALL ORDERS fi VALUE. RICHARD JONES & Co. Ltd., Bridge Street and Eastgate Street, CHESTER. C25J

Fairs and Markets. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE. Tuesday.—Short sup- ply and trade dull. Best Herefords. 63d; short- horns, 5jd to bnlls and cows, 3?d to 5d: wether sheep, 8d to 9id ewes and rams. 5r1 to 6d per lb. Pigs scarce but active demand. Bacon pigs, 10s 6d porkets. lis to lis 6d sows. 8s 6d per score. CHESTER CORN. Saturday.—Thn market was quiet, with trading in small compass. Wheat was in limited supply and no change was made in quotations. Oats were not freely offered and more money was asked for samples available. Feeding stuffs were in better demand. Indian corn was unchanged for old crop, but about 3d per 2001b lower for new descriptions. Bran'and thirds were in better demand, and prices were against buyers. Flour Rhowed no change, Foreign wheat was firm and dearer. Quotations :— Wheat. 4s 3d to 4s 6d per 751b: rats. 2s 4d to 2s 7d per 451b Indian corn, new, lis 9d to 12s old, 12s 6d to 13s 6d per 2401b. CORK BUTTER. Tuesday .-Fir-ts. Ills seconds. 109s; thirds. 93s; fourths. 86s. Mild cured: Fine mild. 109s. Fresh butter, 107s. DENBIGH. Wednesdav.-Fowls. 4" Od to 4s 9d ducks. 5s Od eggs, 11 and ]2 for Is; fresh butter, Is 2iI to Is 3d; smaH tubs. Is 3d. LIVERPOOL CORN, Tuesday.—Whe>at, market fair attendance, moderate trade concluded at full prices of Friday. Flour prices unchanged, disappoint- ing trade. Maize better trade: mixed American old, 4s 8Ad to 4s 9d Galveston, 3d to 4d new. 3d to 3jd Plate. 5s per cental. Beans firm. full prices to 6d per quarter dearer. Peas steady, inactive. Oats and feeding barley firm. LLANRWST. Tuesday.—The market was only moderately attended, althongh the weather was favourable. Prices: Esrgs. 10 to 12 for Is; butter. Is 5d to Is 6d per lh; chickens. 3s 6d to 4s 6d per connle. Pota toes. 2s 6d per cwt. Meat as per usual. MANCHESTER FARM PRODUCE. Saturday.— Potatoes: Yorkshire, warns, 7s to 9s ditto sands. 6s to 7s; Cheshire, 5s to 5s 6d per 2521b Irish, 2s 6d to 3s per cwt. Onions: Valencian, 6s 6d to 8s per case; Dutch, 4s 6d to 5s; Albernian, 4s 6d to 58 per bag; Bedford. 5s 6d to Ps per cwt. Turnips, washed, 40s; car^ota, washed, 40s per ton. _n OSWESTTtY CORN, Wpdnesday —White wheat. 4s Od to 4s 2d red ditto, 48 Od to 4s 2d per 751bs old oats. 13s to 16s ditto npw, 10s to 12s Od per 2001bs malting barley, 16s to 19s; grinding barley, 133 Od to 14s Per 280ibs. OSWESTRY GENERAL, We(lnesdav.-Beef, 7d to nd; mutton, 7d to 8d lamb, 8§d; veal. 7d to 8d per lb fowls. 4s Od to 5s per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od P-r couple; labhits. Is 8d to 2s Od per couple; geese, nii to 8d N'r lb turkeys, lid rer lb; pota- tatoes, 201bs for 9d; walnuts, 5d per 100: rhubarb, 2d per bundle; tomatoes, 4d to 5d per lb cucumbers, 4d to 5d PIlch. SHREWSBURY CATTLE. Tuesdav. There- wpre better supplies and a good attendance of buvers. There was a good trade in fat store, but slow trade in store cattle. Sheep and pigs met a good trade. Beef, fid to 6Ad; wethers. 9d ewes. 7d calves, 8d per lb. Porks 10s Od to 10s 6d. and bacons. 8° 9d to 9s 6d a scorp Hay. 77s 6d a ton straw. 57s 6d a ton. SHREWSBURY CORN. Saturday.-Wheat. 12s 6d to 13s Od per 2251b: old white oats, 15s Od to 16s 6d per 2401b; nw oate. 12a Od to 13s Od peas. lls fa to 12s 6d per 2401b beans. 13s 6d to 14s Od per 2401b barley. ]4s to 19s per 2801b. WOLVERHAMPTON CATTLE, Wennesd,v.- Quotations: Beef, 5d to fid; mutton. 6Ad to 9jd veal. 7d to Pid. Fair supplies, but trade slow all' round. WREXHAM CATTLE. Monday. -TheTO was at good supoly of stock at to-day's market, and business was steady. Pigs sold very well, while veA,} was also dear. Quotations:—Beef from Gid to 7}d rer Jb. mutton 7d to 8d. veal 7d to 8Ad, and pigs from 7s 9d to- 9a 3d per score lbs. Printed by W. H. EVANS & SONS LITTHITKD, nt their General Printline Offices. Bnnk P]Fief,, Chpstpr. nnd Published bv them at their Offices. CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, in the County of Denbigh; also published Itt 10, High Street. CONWAY. 63A, Mostyn Street. T'TJAXDUDNO, Clarendon Buildings. PKXMAENMAWR, Roberts. Sta- tionerv Dpnot, LLANPATRFErHAN, Pendvlfrin House BETTWS-T-COF,T), all in the County of CFLrniirvoii 14. High Strpet, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, in the County of Merioneth: The Library, 7. Station Road, LTs,nrwst, Caxton House, ABF.»RET,E, Portland Plstee, DENBTOK all in the County of Denbigh 7. Bodfor Street, Ttiryt TTiph Strppt, PRTPQTATVV, all in the County of Flint.—FBIDAT, JANUABY 26,1906.