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1 Conway Board of Guardians.
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Conway Board of Guardians. MR BIRCMAM'S FAREWELL. UNION HIGHLY COMPLIMENTED. PENMAENMAWR'S REPRESENTATION. MtS COLTON'S RESIGNATION. Jlr J. Raynos, J P. (chairman), presided over the monthly mooting of this Board on Friday. There were also present: JIrs Oldmstn, Mrs Brock, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Champneys, Rev. David Davies, Dr Spinther James. Messrs Favnl Jonoc, Wn.. William. O. W. Roberts, P. H. McC'emont, Win. Davios, F. Hart, S. R. Bart- i e, Edward Jones, Hugh Owen, W. F. Jones. Aneur'n Jones. E. J. Eva-ns, Jor.athan Roberts. Edward Roberts, Robert Parrv. Vtith the Clerk l dr 1. S. Parry), the I ant Clerk (Mr J. W. Post), aiiit other officials. Mi* BIRCH A VS FAREWELL ADDRESS. Mr Bin-ham, the Local Government Ko;rd inspector, who was also present, at the Chair- man's suggestion, addressed the Board at the oe.sef;. The Inspector said that as that was pro- bably th-i last tin.' for inm to be present in his official capacity, he was thankful for the oppor- tunity of saying a few words, more particularly because it was nearly a year since he was there before. In the coursc of previous sumin-irs thev hacl boon provided with his usual report, making relating1 to the work done from year to year. He had not been provided with the iiii particulars necessary to do that on this occasion. Under the circumstances li4, wouW base hI comparisons l etwcen t;h" past year and that of ten years ago. He might, however, soy that the state of things generally in the Cmon was very much the san: as last voar. si ihey were. to look at last year's figures for sake of comparison it. would find tL:1t in the Conway T'nion the rata of pauperism had dimin- ished 1ast ten years 13 per cent. !T,o actual number of paupers was 150 mere th-vi ten years ago. but the population had J:1:n\'}¡:;e increased 38 per cent. The percentage of pau- bors "1.. now 2.6 per cent., as compared With 3 per cent ten years ago, a decrease of 13 per cent. During the same period the expenditure had increased very largely. rlic, util(),. I were now relieving very few more paupers than ten years ago, when they cost under £ 4000, but new the cost was over £5000. That was a iarg3 'n- crease in expenditure, but it was "I,, case every- where. While pauperism had :OiJ.JOInl ex- penditure had increased 30 per cent. In that connection he might say that pauperism had gone down 20 per cent. in Wales, in Monmouth- shire generally, while ti ?. expenditure had in- creased 10 per cent. In Conway pau»"risrn hed gone down 13 per cent, and expenditure had in- creased 32 per cent. With that, how^ir. he did not ihink they had much reason to be dissatis- fied, bur he would very much like to see the per- of their pauperism reduced to 2 per cent, rather ;han 2.5 per cent., and if he were on the Board, he would not be satisfied until -ii iL had been effected. The Cnion drew rs ••< MHVCOS largely from seaside resorts and having regard for 'hat face they obtained money which were denied to other unions. The matter was one which "hould be very carefully gone into. While giving' adequate relief in deserving cases they should bo more strict. with regard to undeserv- ing persons. The overseers of the Lnion levied rates to the extent of £ 28,000 or ;;21.c,G ill CVr- ■ Ktrvonshire and Denbighshire, the J:irtr county accounting for between £8000 JEM.XQ, and Carnarvonshire the remaining £ 2j..)M0. Our oi that sum, however, considerably icss t .ni,i one- half cf that was spent in sarno way connected with the relief of the poor. Another important thing was that the Board took up the i"|ue?tien of vagrancy. Tho Commission which had inquiied into the matter had made everai very accept- able recommendations with a .j" to altering the existing state of aff-urs, and he could only hope that th > T, il, Ojver.irnent Pioard n'er.id take stops to frame a J'-li n accordance tnos recommendations. l.nl.ss the Cenway Board had already taken -te -,i to do so lie sug- gested that they at nee adopted a re.-e.ution supporting the C'ommisston s ieport, and Lave the same sent up to the Local Government Board. ALREADY ATTENDED TO. The Chairman: We have already done 00, "11'. Mr Birchim said that was He hoped before Ion!; to see a practical effect to the matter with regard to the workhouse. He must say he had always found the house, exceedingly clean and apparently well kept in every way. During the last few years the Board had carried out considerable structural improvements, but he hoped his successor would not be permitted rto grow into an old man before other improve- ments were attended to. He was person a 1 ly ■ convinced that, though the children kept in the houses were well clothed, well fed, and appar- ently healthy, they would be far better oft if they were housed outside the workhouse premises altogether. The :i,-(-oiiiiriodat,oii of the house at present did not suffer from any pressure, but if at any time they were compelled to spend more money in enlarging the premises he hoped they would reco'lect his advice and take advantage of that opportunity to remove the children from the house (hear. hear). AN AFFECTION FOR THE PEOPLE. Proceeding to .speak of his departure, Mr Birch am said he had been connected with the poor law work of South Yv ales for 34 years, and during that time he. had formed a great deal of affection for the people. lie had been connected officially with North Wales since 1892. That was, of course, a considerable time, and it was with great regret that he found the time had now come for him to retire. He took that op- portunity of thanking all the present) Guardians and their predecessors for all the kindness and onyrtesy extended to W: ni during that period. Ho had from t;me to time made several suggestu ;is to them, and ho had found them ••e:i;lv to con- sider patiently all of them, end many of them had been carried out to his entire ?at.«.sraction To the officers of the Union also he wished to express his cordial thanks. He had had occa- sion to trouble them for particulars, etc., of which the Board knew nothing, but h's requests had always been acceded to effectively, ear-fully pd punctually. He was very sorry that lhat was the last time for him to come amongst them, and he could scarcely tell them how much he reg'rettcd that, his connection with them had been severed (hear, hear). The Chairman thanked Mr i'ir/aa-.n for his address, and observed he hoped the inspector s successor would follow the linos UKC-I up by him, namely, that he would not be "00 hard upon the Cluardians 'hear, hear) With regard to Mr Bircham's suggestion that the children should be accommodated outside the houie. he was afraid that, however much they might "ike to act upon the inspector's iuggestion, that was not the time tf> ask the ratepayers to put *m«-;r hands deeper'into their pockets, bccause the rates were already very high. The Board were doing all they could to reduce the extent of pauperism and expenditure. In concision the Cli:ii:man said he v.-as sure all his colleagues wouid jc.in him in heartily thanking Mr T'rennm for the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties in connection with the Board (hear, hear). They all hoped Mr Bircham would enjoy life for a great many years to come (hear, hear). Dr. Spinther James seconded, and observed that: the Board had experienced struggles with 'Local Goye-rnmentl Board inspectors. For in- stance, thev had fought a hard battle against them on the question of having the children -educated at the workhouse, and the Board were victorious. Tho inspectors had also tried to force the Board to supply the children with workhouse uniforms, and in that again the Board had successfully prevailed against the suggestion —— Air Bircham: That was before my time, I'm sure. Dr. James: That is so, air, and I only refer to it in order to show what hard masters we had before you cam; sir (laughter and hear, hear). I wish you a long period of life to enjoy the rest you have so well earned, sir (hear, hear). It was unanimously decided to place on re- cord the Board's hearty appreciation of Mr Bircham's services. MRS COLTON'S RESIGNATION. A letter was read from Airs Colton, of Pon- niaenniawr, resigning her portion as a Guard- ian for that district. The Chairman said he was quite sure that all the members were very sorry Mrs Colton had decided to take this step. He took it for gaunt- ed that they extended to her their sympathy. A Member: I suppose there '.jill be a vacancy: The Clerk: That is a question for the Board. There is no fine as in the case of a councillor, but the consent of the Local Government Board is required in respect to both the resignation and the election. Mr McClemont. said he; was s'rongly of opin- ion there should be an election. Considering the population Pcnmaenmawr was very badly re- presented. In the absence of Mrs Colton, there were only two members for that district, where- as th". rateable value of the district, according to the basis of representation in force- within the Union, entitled them to four. The matter was at this stage allowed to drop.
-==-__------Gardening Notes.…
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-==- Gardening Notes. WORK FOR THE WEEK: FLOWER GARDEN. (Specially contributed to the "Pioncer.") Now that the bedding out is for the most part done, more attention may be given to the routine work, especially such detaijs as surface stirring, pegging down, staking, etc. Dahlias anc carnations require care as to staking, so that the flower stems can rise without injury. Ah seed vessels should be picked off the earlier varieties of rhododendrons, struggling shoots pruned in, and grafted kinds' examined, with iht view of removing stock shoots and root suckers. Any recently transplanted shrubs should be kept mulched; this will obviate the necessity of watering. Lilacs, spirseas,weigelas, t.iooni. gorse, and others done flowering, should, ii needed, be pruned into the required form. li oks need a large amount of attention, copious waterings in dry weather, and surface mulch- ings, which keep the plants in vigorous health, wih do much to prevent the attacks of para- sites. Climbing roses should be kept well se- cured to their supports, and the old flowers should be regularly cut off, an operation which will assist in the production of a second bloom. Suckers must be kept down. In damp weather liquid manure should be applied. Where the giound has been made hard by heavy rains, hoeing is beneficent to the growth of the plants. Keep climbers closely trained in; they need plenty of water, both at root and top, more particularly those plants that are growing close to buildings, and under projections, where the rainfall cannot reach them. Supports should b( placed to sweet peas, canary creepers, con- volvuluses, and other annual climbers, ^before there is any risk of the growth getting matted. Such plants are alike useful for festooning, or drooping over ledges of rock or root work. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDEN. Strawberries in a dry soil will benefit much from a good soaking of liquid manure. Marrow peas may be sown once more, and after that second earlies will come in. From July 1st earlies only are sown. There is yet time to sow runner beans for late-summer and autumn use. The white seeded runner is useful for present sowing. It bears very freely. Dwarf bc-ans may still be sown. These are usually sown much too thickly, and their period of bearing is shortened. Six inches apart is quite near enough. Mulch rows of peas well; it often means the saving of a crop on light land in a dry season. The extent of our mulching is limited only by the supply of manure at hand. Sow a good breadth of turnips; they will do well now. A further sowing of horn carrots may be made. The final thinning of vegetables should be done. In connection with this, re- member that beet will transplant well. Thin out parsley to six inches. If artificial manure be used for potatoes, it should be scattered along the sides of the rows just before earthing up Tomatoes should be planted out. They want good loam, but not much manure. Plants grown in twelve-inch pots, plunged in the ground, in a frame raised on bricks, will yield well. The principal thing to be observed in the culture is to keep the plants sufficiently thinned and tied; not allowing them to suffer for want of water, and giving enough air to induce stout growth. GREENHOUSE AND WINDOW. For a north sunless window, some of the hardy pterises, mixed with a few scarlet lobelias with Harrison's musk to hang over the front of e box, will be charming, and the plants will thrive if cared for. Anybody can make a show with mixed geraniums in the sunshine, but to make a north window bright requires some knowledge and experience. Potting chry- santhemums and placing them in their summer quarters should be going on now; they Should be sheltered from strong winds, and made secure to some kind of support. Chrysanthe- mums arc as a rule thirsty things, but after re-potting, each pot should be tested before water is given. No stimulant should be given till the pot is full of roots. Pelargoni.ims coming lrto flower should receive abundance of sun and air; they must be freely watered at the roots during bright weather, and at every alternate watering some good sweet liquid manure, weak, should be given. When the blooms expand, keep the plants cool and shady, so as to preserve the flowers as long as possible. Pot, of musk plants should now be prepared to autumn use. Herbaceous calceolarias should be watched for any that show superiority; these sf c uld be kept for propogating. By selecting individual plants in this way, the strain may be continually improved, but remember that a vigorous, healthy constitution is of the first importance. LIQUID MANURE. A good liquid manure may be made by placing a bushel of cow manure or horse drop- in a tib or tank, and stir it well. Add two pecks or soot, placed in a coarse bag and loosely- tied. Pull this up and down to discharge its virtues. The liquid resulting from the above shculd be made up to thirty-six gallons, and may be used at half strength, or the colour of pale ale, and should be applied once or twice a week. Weak and often is the rule. To make soot water, put the quantity of soot required into a basin, and mix it with boiling water till It forms a thin paste, then dilute it with cold water to the strength required.
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WELSH POLICEMAN-ARTIST. HOW HE PAINTS HIS PICTURES. OFTEN SUCCESSFUL AT THE ROYAL CAMBRIAN ACADEMY. Asked to relate how he paints his pictures P.C. E. T. Jones, the Leeds police-artist, who, os everyone knows, is of Welsh extraction, wt '.ev as follows — "I was born in Shrewsbprv on June 21st, J26< and joined the Leeds Police Force in 18oJ. Then in the year 1893 1sent along wiL1 a detachment of constables from Leeds to help to quell the Hull Dock Riots and while I he re received an injury which left me par- ti a; I Ji-'bled. I had rescued a woman from n man who had very seriously assaulted her, am! iii the course of the struggle I received the injury which laid me up for some time. When I was able to go on duty again, I was pui on light work in the Corporation Art Gallery, arid it was whilst there I first expe- rienced the ibought that I should like to be aid, to paint. "1 beg an to make little studies, etc.. on paper when I had tho opportunity, and also began to closely stud; some of the pictures in the Gallery. I %-as very much handicapped, because at fliar time I had three children, and I could not afford out of my small wage to buy myself palette-board, etc., so I made a palette- 1 oa.icl out of a cigar-box lid, and my easel was ithor bricks or books. I used to set them on the table and prop my canvas against them. "I 4iad b'X'11 working and studying for about linot months, when it occurred to me to try and got something done to submit to the Leeds Spiing Exhibition. I worked hard, and pain- leti four marine studies, and in due course re- ot ived the intimation that I had got two of the ■studies hung. This gave me an incentive to tiv somewhere else, so I set to work, and sent three or four works to the York Summer Ex- hibition, and had them all hung. i, J. was taken ill again, the result of the in- Fll ips sustained at Hull, but. in 1395 I set to work in earnest, and I have had my works hung in most of the well-known exhibitions throughout the country, including the Royal Academy. My work has been frequently specially invited to exhibitions. "I lirst sent to the Academy in 1899. I had one retained, and I have sent every year since. SUCCESS AT THE R.C.A. "I have ha 1 thirteen works out of fourteen hung in the Royal Cambrian Academy, and my works have also been hung in Liverpool, Man- chester, and other leading centres. I have also won in competitions six prizes out of seven attempts—four firsts, one second, and one third. SOllie of my pupils have also been very success- ful "Many well-known people have also bought works—small ones—from me; and 1 have occa- sionally given exhibitions of my works in aid of charitable purposes. I have given one in aid of the Police Institute in Leeds, one in aid of the W ombwell Parish Church, one in aid of the Brunswick Wesleyan Chapel, of which I am a member, and one, last September, in aid of the Northern Police Orphanage and Convales- cent Home, and I may say have all been well patronised. The latter exhibition was opened by Lady Florence Eden, the wife of Lieut.-Col. Eden, the Government Inspector of Police Forces, and presided over by the Lord Bishop of Ripon on the first day, and on the second it was opened By Lady Ingleby, of Ripley Castle. I had over forty works on view and sale and they were very well spoken of. "I may say that I always make a special study of skies in my works, and critics and artists frequently speak well of them. I feel I have got as far as I can now in landscape and marine painting, and this summer I am hoping to fake a few Ic-sons to complete lv.j artistic finish under one of our most able painters in Yorkshire, Mr Owen Bowc-n, 6f Leeds, who has taken a great, interest in me. and has helped me very much by his occasional criticism of mv work. INTENTIONS FOR THE FUTURE. "In conclusion, I may say it is my intention, it health permits, to make further progross, find God helping, I intend to make greater efforts in the future than I have as yet done. "I have a boy thirteen years f age who is developing intr) a painter. Some of his work —which he has done unaided—is indeed very good, and as ye*: I have done nothing to' help him as I want him to develop his own taste il art, but. his feeling seems to be for subject "I)illlltit;g, portraiture, etc. He has done one small drawing, and I am thinking of having it framed and sending it to one of the small pro- Aincial exhibitions."
"REDISTRIBUTION" INI CAR NARVONSH…
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"REDISTRIBUTION" IN I CAR NARVONSH IRE." MORE COUNTY COUNCILLORS FOR LLAN- DUDNO AND CONWAY. Several years ago the Carnarvonshire County Council contemplated taking measures for the redistribution of the repr scntation of the county upon their body, in consequence of the changes in the population which have occurred since 1388. The urban areas of Llandudno and Cenway were found to have grown v ry largely, and there were complaints from them of under representation. An extra member was granted to Llandudno, but that did not equalise matters, and in view of the promise of redistribution made on behalf of the County Council at the Government inquiry at Llandudno, when an extra member was sanctioned. Mr T. W. Gri- ffith, one of the representatives of Llandudno, proposed at a recent meeting of the County Council that the question should be forthwith considered. The committee appointed to go into the matter met last week, the Lord Lieutenant of flic County, Mr J. E. Greaves, who is the chairman of the County Council for the year, occupying the chair. The clerk to the Council, Mr J. T. Roberts, presented a report which showed that the average population per member of the County Council was 2,510. Llandudno, with an estimated population of close upon 10,300, was, therefore, entitled to one extra member, on a population basis, having only three now. As the urban district contributes oiio-sixth of the rates of the county it would be entitled to ten members if rateable value had to be taken into account. It was also shown that the borough of Conway, which has only one member, ought to have two. The electoral area of Llangwstenin, Penrhvn, and Llysfaen, now represented by one member, was also seen to be entitled to two. There has been a large increase in the last ten years in all the three parishes constituting the' area. It was found that these were the most considerable varia- tions in population in the county, although other districts had developed somewhat. The committee decided to recommend that a pplicat ion be made to the Local Government Board for an increase of three in the number of county councillors, and for one each of the new members to be allocated to Llandudno, Conway, and the Llysfaen and Llangwstenin district. The latter the committ e propose should be. divided, Llysfaen, which includes a considerable portion of Old Colwyn, forming an area by itself, while the other area will in- clude Llangwstenin, with the large working- class population at Llandudno Junction and Penrhyn, with the working-class settlement at Penrhynside. The report will be laid before tho County Council at their next meeting, when, no doubt, it will be approved, and will settle one of the vexed questions of the last few years. 15 has the merit of not disturbing the electoral areas in other parts of the county.
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