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ITHLETIC SPORTS AT COLWYN…
ITHLETIC SPORTS AT COLWYN BAY. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS BETWEEN ANCOATS LADS. On Friday, the members of the Ancoats Lads Club, who camped for the week just outside Polwyn Bay, held athletic sport* under A.A.A-, taws. The camping ground had been marked )ut, and seats were placed in convenient places around the track. In addition to the boys, Jhere were also a large number of visitors pre- y. IMA. The entries were extremely heavy, and )111 through the events were hard fought. At 2 o'clock sharp the programme was com- fcienoed. In the 120 yards open handicap- which was the first item—several of the heats were fought to a very tight finish. In the final Gowrie and Brown were the favourites. though conceding Gowrie fivo yards, Brown never gave way, and the finish saw him winner by another five yards, with Gowrie second. The race was run in exceedingly good time—1 min. I sees.—having regard for the fact that the course was largely uphill. The 600 yards obstacle race for those under 18, brought out about ten competitors, F. Wilk- inson finally being returned wi The 600 fr&fhs obstacle, open, was run off in two h ^ata, I Hid finally the winner proved to be EL Hard- JDg. THB EVENT OF THE DAY. The 100 yards open handicap was without loubt the finest event cf the day. In the firss ■eat, Gowrie and Hey wood ran a dead heat, and fhe other bouts were equally well contested for. Who coming of the final was marked by intense vacitement. Directly they were off Browa, Bowery, and Heywood, forged ahead a hard fought finish, and resulted in favour of Brown. Bowery was awarded "econd, with Heywood a capital third. The three-legged race attracted tu^<» couples, McCormick and Duon winning. FOUr heats had to be run in J20 yards handicap for those under 18. The final was closely con- tested, McCormick boing first with E. Winstan- ley second, inches only 'eparating him from the I leader. The potatoe ace was won by two youthful competitors, A. Blair leading the van jvith C. Hindley the second. The one mile op< n flat handicap brought out some good stayers, and although J. Lawton was a prime favourite, he failed to come to terms with the others. Joo jEaylor was first, with S. Buggs second. The latter put up a game finish. His sprinting was excellent, and no doubt had there been another 10 yards to go he would have won. In throw- ing the cricket ball for those under 18, Prestige Was first with a distance of f3 yards 2 feet 6 Inches to his credit, and McGuire, second (63yds. Ift. 6ins). In the open event A. Passmore won With a throw of 79yds. in length, while Whal- Jey ran him a close second with 76yds. In the |ag o' war the "Officers" beat the "Boys," the Eroliath ("Bob") no doubt greatly helping the.n The sports were brought to a successful close Eith a three mile open handicap. Although aw ton was spoken of as a probable winner ;n ihis event, it was not with confidence that he Was eonceding big starts. In this bout Nat. Eniton (500 yards' start) kept ahead all througn Mid scored a clever victory, for which he was loudly applauded. S. Briggs was second, Law- ion, the favourite, being adjudged third, it should be mentioned that th-i 100 yards open handicap was won in eleven seconds, and this by a runner, who was naking his first appear- ance—remarkably good time In view of the circumstances under which <i was run. The tack record for the distance is 9mins. 4-5 sees. 120 Yards (under 18), first in each heat to run in Inal:—Heat 1: L E. Winstanley, 6 yards. Heat s: L J. F. Firstbrook, 3 yards. Heat 3: 1, W. Matthews, 4 yards. Heat 4: 1. P. McCormick, a yards. Heat 5: 1, A. Ainsworth. scratch. 120 Yards (open), first in each heat to run in final: Beat 1: 1. A. Passmore, scratch. Heat 2: 1, H. geywood, scratch. Heat 3: 1, J. Gowrie, 3J yards! Beat 4: 1. H. Brown, 1 yard. Heat 5 1, W. Shepherd, ) yards. Heat 6: 1, E. Crawshaw, 4 yards. Quarter mile (under 18): 1. A. Grattidge, 5 yards; 1, W. Matthews, 20 yards. Quarter mile (open), first, second, and third in tach heat to run in final :-Heat 1: 1. J. Gowrie, 5 yards; a. B. Harding, 2 yards; 3, J. Taylor, 10 Prds. Heat 2: 1, H. Brown, scratch; 2, J. Harney, yards; 3, T. Turner, scratch. 600 Yards obstacle (under 18): 1. F. Wilkinson, 10 yards; 2. A. Ainsworth, scratch. 600 Yards obstacle (open), first, second, and third hi each heat to run in finalHeat 1: 1, Harding, J yards; J. Smith, 45 yards; 3, W. Dean, 35 Tarda. Heat 2: 1, F. Higham, 10 yards; 2, H. Moores, 25 yards 3, J. O. Weill, 50 yards. Potato race (under 15): 1. A. Blair; 2. 0. Hind- fey. 120 Yards (under 18), final: 1. McCormick; 2, E. Winstaniey. 100 Yarda scratch, first in each heat to run in final: —Heat 1. J. Gowrie and H. Heywood, dead heat. Heat 2: 1, J. Harney. Heat 3: 1. T. Turner. Heat i: 1. H. Brown. Three-legged race (under 18), 100 yards, final: 1, j f. McCormick and W. Dunn. One mile open flat handicap (time, 5 min. 8 sec.), Inal: 1, Joe Taylor, 115 yards; 2, S. Briggs, 90 fards. Cricket ball (under 18): 1, T. Prestage; 2, P. lacquirs. Cricket ball (open): 1. A. Passmore; 2, A. Whalley. 120 Yards (open), final: 1. Gowrie; 2, H. Brown I H. Heywood. 600 Yards (open), final: 1, E. Harding; 2, W. Dean. FootbaU kick (under 18): 1, A. Slowe; 2. T. Ogden. Football kick (open): 1, J. Brown; 2, A. Whalley. 100 Yards, scratch, final (time, 11 sees.): 1. BL Irown; 2, J. Gowrie. Tug-of-war (officers v. lads): Officers won easily. Quarter mile (open), final: 1, H. Brown; 2, J. .lowrie. Three mile open handicap: 1, N. Guiton, 500 yards; 1 S. Briggs, 230 yards J. Lawton, scratch. The proceedings were in the hands of the following ifficials :-Judges: Mr Harrison, Mr BtŠ,¡, Mr Pattison. Starter: W. Boyle. Marksmen: J. Brown, J. Banks, f. Lawton. Ground stewards: E. Crawshaw, N. Euiton, J. Gowrie, J. Smith, A. Wood, A. Thompson, i. Ambery. Competitors' stewards: F. Higham, S. Taylor, A. Greenhalgh. Handicapping Committee: S. faylor, W. Royle, N. Guiton, J. Gowrie, F. Higham. J. Lawton, J. Brown. Secretaries: T. Sheppard, G. barren. » DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. After tea, the prizes were distributed to the ruccessful runners by Mrs Taylor senr. The boys were all loudly cheered as they were in vested. In addition to the qi crts prizes, niedato were given to the players of to) 3rd team (foot- ball) for winning the Lads Club League. Twenty-four matches had been played, 23 won knd 1 drawn. Medals also awarded tli8 4th team, who during the past season, did not lose a match, and scored 80 goals with only one against them. Sandow's medals were awarded to W. Dean and Nat. Rucholme. The silver badges for the neatest tent in camp was won by tent 28. At the close, Mr Harrison called for three cheers for Mrs Taylor for her share in the day < Work. Needless to say the. call was heartily responded to. Mrs Taylor suitably acknow- ledged. On Saturday about '20 of tin boys returned to their homes, thoroughly satisfied with their Peek's encampment at Colwya Bay, the others ■j.: (caving on Monday. It should here be added that on Thursday night a meeting of the -inooats B'oreign Mission Was held in the tent. In correction with this, one of the boys of the r.lub, T. Owrid, has b en lloing missionary work in Central Africa for the last three years.
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SICK HEADACHE CURED. North Devon Man's tribute to Bile Beans. Siok headache is one of tha most prom- inent symptoms of bilious attacks. The signs of its approach are a heavy aching pain in the front of the head. and a sick loathing wf food or even the thought of it. Then the headache gets so severe that the sufferer cannot bear the light, turns "lierht-headed" ilnd ooliapses. Bright specks dance before the oyes, and violent rxaroxysms of sickness iIm to tear the bodv asunder. Sufferers often fly to desperate remedies ifor ease. and only too often the disastrous habits of the drug-taking and dram-drink- ing are commenced in this way. The only genuine remedy is Bile Beans for Bilious- ness," which stnangthen the liver and cleanse the blood of biliary poisons. Bile Beans will cure a sick headache in a day, and a regular course of the same remedy will permanently remove the cause, banishing sick headaches from your life altogether. Mr William J. Ponder, of 2, Orchard Cot- tages, East-street, Sheen wash Highamptoo, North Devon, writes:—"My health as a rule is very good. but I occasionally get severe headache and I know of no medicine whioh relieves it so speedily as Bile Beans. Also for gently regulating the stomach I know of fio filBr medicine." No medicine chest is tomplete without a box of Bile Beans. Of all chemists, at Is lid or 2s 9d per box triple size).
Rhyl Urban District Council.
Rhyl Urban District Council. ASPHALTING EXPERIMENTS CRITICISED. CREAT DEMAND FOR MIXED BATHING. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday. There were present: Mr W. J. Jhtn-rf -'t?M«rinu*}» Wr 9. i«s.k chairman], Messrs H A. Tilby, J. W. Jones, J. H. Ellis, Thos. Whitley, Lewis Jones, S. Perks, J. Asher: Wm. Winterbottom, J, Frimston, A. Rhydwen Jones, G. A. Taverner. Llew. B. Evans. Edmund Hughes, Jos. A. Williams, Jos. Jones, Dr. A Eyton Lloyd (medical officer of health), Mr A. Rowlands (town clerk), Mr A. A. Goodall (town surveyor), Mr E. II. Wright (electrical engineer), and Mr Robert. Lowe (sanitary inspector). ASPHALTING ON THE PROMENADE ROADS. Mr Perks called attention to the state of the recently laid asphalt on the West Parade road- way He felt. that mors steps should have been taien t oprotet it, seeing that tihe traffic had materially affected it. Mr Frimston agreed, and also complained of the asphalt on the East Promenade having been dug up by sticks. MrWhitiev, Mr Winterbottom, Mr Jos. Jones, the Vice-chairman, and Mr G. A. Taverner, spoke in like strain, and it was suggested that tho steam roller should be used to level the asphalt in places where carriage wheels had cut it up. Mr J. H. Ellis said he regretted that the asphalt was in parts disappointing, but it had not had time to set. He was sure that it would be all right. Tho Surveyor replied that he believed the traffio would gradually harden the road. He was quite agreeable to running tho roller over the carriage stands, which were cut up by horses standing there all day. Tho Vice-Chairman said he had opposed the expenditure from the first, and hoped no more asphalting would 00 done an the rooos. Mr Wintørbottom stated that ill was the third year in succession they had been too late with the work. Mr A. Rhydwcn Jones complained of members of the Road Committee attacking the surveyor, when t-hoy could better deal with the matter in oommittoa. It was either a case of the surveyor I not knowing his work or the season being too lato. It was shameful to have officials publicly attacked without a definite resolution being pass- ed. He asked members to compare what other towns did with Rhyl. Mr Ellis defended the surveyor, saying that had Mr Goodall had his way the road would have beün dosod for two weeks longer, but resi- dents on the West Parade insisted on carriages driving up to the doors with visitors. It was decided to leave the matter with the Surveyor to take steps to improvo the asphalt. STREET WATERING. Mr Frimston suggested that the Road Corn mitten should consult tho authorities at Wrex- ham, who appeared to be using a very good dustlayer. SERVICES ON THE SANDS: A COMPLAINT. Mr Perks complained that the services held on the sarbds were very objectionable at times. They were very loud, atxl were carried on until a late houl. Invalids could not sit at the win- dows ou account of the noise, and children were unab'e to sleep until very late. Mr Jos. Jones said the fJQt"1;CS v car- ried on were a perfect nuisance. He was a sup- porter of religion, but he would prefer sacred concerts on Sumday to this sort of thing. The Council could not consistently allow this, and refuse sacred concerts by the band. It was arranged that the town clerk should see the leaders, and point out the complaints, and arrange for tho services to be held in differ- ent places. THE MORTUARY QUESTION. Dr. Lloyd asked when the Council intended to carry out their dec.sion to provide a proper mortuary. They could not use the old tire station, as suggested, unless it was made fit and proper for pest mortems. Mr Ellis guaranteed that the place would be got leadv in a quarter of an hour. Dr. Lloyd said he had recently to ask the railway to oblige him, and it would never do to leave matters until the mortuary was wanted. Mr Ellis said he would soon find a place if the doctor wanted one. Mr J. W. Jones protested against any make- shift mortuary as in the past. Amid cries of "Never" he asserted that ha had seen bodies taken through the streets to the Town Hall in the most public manner, and now it was pro- posed to merely move the. mortuary to the other side of the building, and to place it next to the soup kitchen. It was a most indeoent spectacle, and if only on scntimcnt31 grounds p00plo would object to it, and he knew of one lady who would decline to have anything to do with the soup kitchen if the mortuary was close by. Mr Tilby suggested that the Sanitary and Road Committee should deal with the matter, .ind this was agreed to. FOOTPATHS ON THE MARINE DRIVE. It was recommended by the Road Committee that certain footpaths on the Marine Drive should be made up at once, but members took objec- tion to the owners of one particular portion of undeveloped land being compelled to pave the footpaths while others were let off. The Chairman observed that it seemed very strange so many matters should be so thorough- ly discussed aiter committees had dealt with them. Several votes were taken on the subject, but the members did not appear to definitely decide what they would do, and ultimately the matter was sent back to the Road Committee. MOTOR CARS. It was reported that the Road Committee had received a letter from Mr Cheetham further pleading for permission to run trips with his motor car, but they had resolved that Mr Cheet- ham be respectfully informed that the Council have determined to put a stop to plying for hire with motor cars for trips in the streets. A letter had also been received from the Motor Union, asking to be informed on what grounds the Coun- cil are refusing to grant licences for the plying of motor vehicles for hire? The Clerk was instructed to state in reply that the Council did not object to motor cars, only to their plying for hire for short trips in the streets, as causing a public nuisance anù dar.gcr. Mr Ellis urged the Council to take a moro reasonable view of things. It was certainly an innovation for the Council to declare that a man could not ply for hire with a motor car from his own premises. If Rhyl took such a stand against motor cars, tho result would be that they would be ridiculed everywhere. He moved that Mr Cheetham bo granted a stand. The Chairman ruled the amendment out of order, and complimented Mr Ellis on his im- genious speech, not mentioning a stand until the last sentence. Mr Jos. Jones protested against matters dis- cussed fully by. committees being again opened. People objected to tho cars standing in front of their houses. Mr -Ellis replied that he would not mind a stand in front of his house. Mr Perks moved, and it was agreed to, that the Council proceed to the next. business. Mr Ellis thought it wrong, a retrograde step.. At a later stage of the meeting, a letter was received from a firm stating that they intended running trips from a private yard in Rhyl. Replying to questions, the C;€rk &a,id thoy could not stop a car running from a pnvaio place, provided it did not solicit passengers on th° THE ELECTRIC LIGHT WORKS. The following report was laid before the Coun- cil by the Electric Lighting Committee:—A com- parative statement of cost of maintenanco of works at various places was in the hands of mem- bers. After discussion, it was resolved: (1) to re- quest the engineer to prepare a similar statement showing capital costs; (2) to authorise the Chair- man of the Council and the Chairman of tins committee, with the Engineer, to make inquiries as to an engineer to give expert advice as to tne works, with a view of ascertaining whether any- thing can be done for improving the income and to report the result of their inquiries to the next Mr A. Rhydwen Jones was pleased to find that the committee had at length decided on tins course of action. He hoped they would not mind other members acting on their own responsi- bility, as he was sure others like himself wanted to get at the bottom of tho electric light busi- nC6S. hId Mr Tilby urged that the works' return shoiud be in the hands of every member before the committee meeting, as it did not appear that mat- trs wcre improving. Mr Whitley complained of a smoke nuisance from the works, and it was decided to take steps to prevent it as much as possible. TO ADVERTISE RHYL. According to the minutes of the General Pur- poses Committee, a letter was received from Mr May, publisher of the Rhyl Guide, appealing to the Council to purchase 500 copies at £7 10s. As the Council wero not empowered to vote the money, the Chairman of the Council announced that he would pay tho £7 10s for the copies for free distribution by the clerk. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. THE FREE LIBRARY. On the recommendation of the Library Com- mittee, the lollowing are to be invited to assist the committee in the selection of books for the library:—Mr L. J. Roberts, H.M.I.S., Mr R. M. Hugh-Jones, Mr Beattie, Dr. Moreton Prichard, and Mr Lewis Jones. The Chairman of the Council is to be i- < ited to perform the opening ceremony of the library, and the committee were empowered to make all tho necessary arrangements for the occasion. The committee were authorised to advertise for a librarian to fix duties, salary, etc., and to appoint him. Tho Surveyor reported that it waa necessary to rebuild the front of the old bank; and after inspection by fho coramittee he was tnifhornsd to proceed with the work, He was also instruc- ted to submit designs rf panels above all the new upper windows, etc. Mr Ellis moved that they defer the appoint- ment of outside members until matters were advanced. They ehotrid get a few books and then see what the demands would be. Tho Vice-Chairman seconded, and felt that CM AppoLwatErta <~ssk?e ^rematare. Mr J. W. Jones disagreed with this, and urged that they should advrnce matters. It was too often a case of rushing with the Rhyl I Council. Mr Tilby believed that the steps taken would awaken interest in the library. Mr Ellis was like latter-day educationalists, who thought that a school consisted of bricks and mortar. Mr Ellis: The building is the principal part of the library. Mr Tilby: Yes; I vhought you knew more about bricks and mortar than about books (laughter). It was decided on a vote to confirm the min- utes. MIXED BATHING IN CHEAT DEMAND. A letter was read from Mr Roberts asking to be allowed to have 16 more bathing vans on the mixed bathing ground, as 12 were found to be far too few. Mr Ellis asked where were the opponents of mixed bathing now ? There was a great de- mand for mixed bathing, and he hoped now that Mr Frimston saw the wisdom of the step taken. Mr Frimston (in surprise): I never opposed mixed bathing (laughter). Mr Ellis: I beg your paidon. You are bet- ter than I thought. I move that we grant the request. Mr Asher seconded, and it was carried. THE TOWN CLERK AS CENSOR. Mr J. Asher asked the Town Clerk why he had not included in the minutes his notice of motion. The Town Clerk replied that Mr Asher had given notice of 16 motions, but he had come to the conclusion that 14 ,vere Lot motions at all, while the remaining two had already been d-.a.It with, and were out of order under the standing orders. They dealt with tho) abclition of the General Purposes Committee, and the trans- ferring of its duties to other committees, but as the Council had already refused to pass a like motion under the standing orders, it could not be dealt with for a time He as clerk had to see that nothing which was out of order went on the agenda, If he had accepted the notices he might have been ensured, and the Chair- man would rule them of order. THE SUNDAY BAND QUESTION. The report of tho General Purposes Commit- tee on the above subject was as follows, and it was adopted without conirixnt:—A petition, numerously signed and addressed to the chair- man of tho Council was read asking the Council to reconsider the question of music on the Promenade on Sundays, and requesting that a publie meeting be called for the purpose of voicing the ratepayers on the question. After discussion, it was proposed by Council- lor Tilby, seconded by Cour cillor A. Lewis Jones, that in the opinion of thi3 committee it would not serve any good purpose to re-open the question during the profaent s ason. An amendment was proposed by Councillor Ellis, seconded by Councillor Jos. A. Williams, tLat if the bandmaster appli s for permission to hold Sunday evening concerts on the Promenade, after the hours of divine service in the churches and ci.a?}iis committee recommends that the resolution ot the CouucJ, ';G' CJr- certs be rescinded, and that the appJication be granted without collections. The committee divided: For the amendment 2, against 4.-Lost The original motion was then carried. It was left to the Chairman of the Council to deal with the requisition for a public meeting.
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COLWVN BAY MEN'S EXPENSIVE OUTING. A SUNDAY TRIP TO GLAN CONWAY AND ITS SEQUEL. At the Llaurwst Petty Sessions on Mon- day. beioro Colotiel Johns to no and otner magistrates, three young men hailing lroin C-oivvyn bay, named J. Jon-as, C. Owen and J. how, were charged by Mward Jones, iSrynd-ixhvycid, Glan Conway, with killing a ducis, on bunday, the 27th., May. Complainant said tnat on the day in ques- tion 1us wile called him out of the house, saying that some men were killing tne clucks, lie went out and saw tlie mou going in the direction of Colwyn Bay. Going across the held to meet them. the- turned bac-ii and ran in trie direction of Glan Con- way. Complainant followed with a little dog. and the latter noticed something in the hedge, and when lie went there. he saw the throe defendants hiding, lie asked tne men what tiiey were doing about the oountry like that on a bunday, and th-oy replied that tlbey were only having a little fun. Titey declined to give their names. When he got back to the house h3 found one of the ducks had been killed. On the Tues- day following the men went up to him and asked him to settle the matter, but he told thom that the police had bosn informed. He valued the duck at 5s. P.C. Williams, GLan Conway, said he re- osived a complaint from tha last witness about someone having killed one of his ducks. He saw the defendant Jones, and after a fow inquiries, lie said that he had settled with the complainant the previous night to pay him for the duck. He said h had had drink, and it was more for devil- ment than anything else that he killed the duck. The men had been to the Conway Vale Hotel that day. He (the witness) had received numerous complaints about the con- duct of the defendants on that day. in cut- ting flowers from different ardeos. The defendant Jomos admitted killing the duck on the spur of the moment. Sunday was the only day that they were released from business. Whon proceeding home from the Conway Vale Hotel, they picked flowers here and there, which were projecting into the road. He said he swung the duck, and not liking to sea it in pain. he put it out of its misery. Owen said he had nothing whatever to do with the killing of the duck. and Row said that Jones killed it on the spur of the moment. The Magistrates inflicted a fine of 20s and 9s 7d costs each, amounting in all to £4 8s 9d.
THE OLD COLWYN FATALITY.
THE OLD COLWYN FATALITY. Inquest and Verdict. An inquest was held at the Marine Hotel, Old Colwyn, on TfrIday, by the Deputy Coroner for West Denbighshire (Mr R. Davies, Denbigh) on the body of William Coburn, aged 56, whose death took place at Cottagj on Wednesday morning. i r William Coburn, Sleepers Hill, Liverpool, identified the H-ody as that of his father, a painter. From the evidence of Lewis Parkes, a fellow worker, and Donald Hanson, a gardener, it transpired that deceased volunteered to cut some branches off a tree that was overhanging a greenhouse at Colwyn House, where he was working. He had cut some branches off, and wa.s about to saw another, when he missed his hold of the tree and fell sideways. While fall- ing, the body "aught on the edge of the green- house, and then dropped on tc the stone steps, alighting on the head A conveyance was pro- cured, and the unfortunate man was taken to the Cottage Hospital. Dr. Roberts, Old Colwyn, stated that he at- tended the deceased at the hospital. He had almost collapsed. He suffered from a scalp wound two inches in length, which was bleeding freely, a fracture if the base of the skull and laceration of the brain. The cause of death was "Shock due to accident" verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony, and a vote of sympathy was passed with the deceased's son, who ap- peared to be suffering from acute sorrow.
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SUICIDE OF A RUTHIN TRADESMAN. A painful ajnsation was caused at Ruthin on Saturday morning by the news of tlie suicide by hanging of Mr John Edward Jones, grooer and ironmonger, of St. Peter's Square, and Plas Coch, Well-street. Tio deceased, who wias 52 years of age, and un- married, was discovered about nine o'clock in the morning hanging by a halter rope, which had been tied to a beam in the room over his shop in St. Peter's Square. An inquest was held later in the day by Mr Robert Davies, deputy coroner for West Denbighshire. Evidence was given by the Mayor of Ruthin (Mr T. H. Roberts) to the effect that Mr Jones, who was his brother- in-law. waa unable to collet his accounts, and on this account was unable to meet his liabilities as promptly as he would wish, and had told him some time ago. when he (wit- ness) had advia:d him to give up the busi- ness. He also worried himself with the idea that he was suffering from an internal complaint, and these matters together with the reoent attack of influenza, in his opin- ion. had so pmyed on his mind that he was led tooommit suicide. The Jury returned a verdict of suicide during temporary insanity, and passed a vote of sympathy with the family.
Colwyn Bay's Amateur Advocate
Colwyn Bay's Amateur Advocate A SUCCESSFUL EFFORT BEFOSE CONHVAY JUSTICES. GETS THE BENEFIT OF A DOUBT: SAYS HE DESERVES IT. "Thomas Davies, Iron Shop, Colwyn Bay." "Yes, sir." "You are charged with leaving & horse ana trap unattended in the high road near the Llandudno Junction eroding cu the 11th May. What have you to say?" "I am not guilty." Thus began something in the nature oi a laughable sketch at the Conway Petty Sessions on Monday. The defendant, a keen-eyed, intelligent-look- ing man in the prime of life, bowed gracefully in the direction of the Bench P.S. Evans, Conway, stepped into the witness- box, and was duly sworn. "Before you proceed with ycur -vidence, ser- geant," interpollated Davies, "may I inquire whether you have any witnesses? If you have, I would like to see them leave the court (laughtr). P.S. Evans (coolly): I have no witresses to call. Have you any? Davies (with a knowing smile): Yes; I have. P.S. Evans: Then you had better "00 that they are put outside (laughtei). This point was satisfastorily disposed of. "I'M READY." "Now, sergeant, I'm ready quoth Davies, eventually. The Officer proceeded to say that while walk- ing along the road towards the Junction on the day in question he noticed a pony and trap in front of the old Junction HoteL The pony, which was covered with a cloth, was unattend- ed. The door of the hotel vestibule was closed, and there was no one in sight He remained with the pony while a train was passing, and afterwards went as far a neighbouring lamp- post. Soon afterwards he m=<t another officer, and they remained on the spct, in view of the animal, for some time. In due course he sent the other officer for the defendant, who, in re- ply to witness, said he had been passing in and out of the hotel, having a look at the pony. Witness assured him that he load had the animal under observation for nearly fifteen minutes, during which time he had seen nobody. Witness also drew defendant's attention to the fact :at a landau had been on the spot while he was away, and defendant r emarked that he i ad never soen it. Davies (briskly): Is that all you have to say, sergeant? Witness: Yea. Davies: Weil, now then. Did you pass a pony and trap with anyone m charge of it ? Witness: No. Did you look for the man who owned this pony and trap ? I did not—for some time. MIGHT BE SURPRISED. You would be surprised perhaps when I tell you that I was standing inside the vestibule door the whole time? You may have been inside it. Which way was the .onys head?—Towards Conway. Did I measure the distance between the trap and the vestibule door in front of you and the other officer ? Witness (emphatically): No; not in my view. Davies U:; his most convincing tone): Did I not draw your atteniiwA tc 't ? Witness (decisively): Certainly not. Davies: Well! Did I not tell you the dis- tance ? Witness (most emphatically): Certainly not, man. Davies (soothingly): ery well (laughter). Did you notice whether the trap was on the property of the hotel ? Witness: It was partly on both. I Davies: "Both" what? Witness: Partly on the hotel premises and partly on the public thoroughfare. Davies: WThat distaneü was thero from the "partly" to the vestibule door? (loud laugh- ter). Witness: About five feet, perhaps. Davies: How is it you have not got your other witness with you 1 Witness: I thought he would be in the court to-day. We can easily get him if you like. Davies: It's allright, but he was the person who saw the horse on the hotel prop rty. Now— are you guessing the time ? W itness: Not exactly. I Davies: You never took vour watch out. WTitness: Yes, I did; and the boy who was called said the time was about fifteen minutes. Davies: Didn't he say "ten or fifteen min- utes?" Witness: I don't think so. ARGUING THE POINT. Davies: How long did we argue this point together before you called the boy ? Witness: There was uo arguing about it. I would not argue with you on a matter of this kind. The Chairman (Mr Henry Kneeshaw): Now, Mr 'Davies, you must not put the same questions over and over again. You are reiterating your- self. Davies: Very well, sir. Eicuso me. The "boots" of the hotel gave evidence to the effcct that defendant had been at the hotel "about fifteen minutes." Defendant gave evidence in his own behalf very glibly. He said he had called to see the hotel proprietor In business, and on being told that that gentleman was expccted back from Llandudno shortly afterwards he (defendant) decided to await his return. H.* had been there about ten minutes when th j police sergeant came on tho scene. The weather was a bit boisterous at the time, f nd he put the rug over the pony, whICh was about four yards from the vestibule ouor. The trap wa", on the private property of the hotel, a.nd he kept a keen eye on the pony during tho whol.) time. "I DESERVE IT." The Chairman In this instance we give you tho benefit of the doubt. Davies (jubilantly): Thank you, your wor- ships; I doservo it (laughter) I think I am also entitled to my expenses. The Cierk You are not mrling matters much better by talking so much. Davies; Ah, yes; thanks very much (laugh- ter). With that he left the room with the word "triumph" writ large rpon his smiling counten- ance.
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DIOCESE OF ST. ASAPH. General Ordination. At a General Ordination jf the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, held in 1 is Cathedra! Chaich on Sunday, the following gentlemen were ordained: PRIESTS. David Daniel Williams, L.D., St David's College, Lair,Deter: Henry Theodore Augustus Edwards, B.A., Kcble College, Oxford. By Letters Dimissory from the Lord Bishop of Bangor. DEACONS. James Stuckley Darbyshire Roberts, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter; David J jhn Jones, College, Oxford; Eda^r*! L uul-v, HA, St David's College, Lampetei,if.d SI M:rha->ls College, Aberdare; Willia n "In if s, B. A Koble College, Oxford, and r's. Michn i'* lege, Aberdare; .lones, IJ A ) nnoifcitv of Oxford (non-colle^iatc). PRIESTS. Owen Robert Owen, LD., t. David's College, I Lampeter: Maurice Arthur Hughes, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter, and St. Michael's College, Aberdare; David Jenkins, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter, and St. Michael's College, Aberdare. The Gospeller was Mr Edward Lumley, the preacher being the Rev. James Sculthorpe Lewis, Vicar of Ruabon.
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THE LLANRWST BAZAAR. The bazaar was opened on Thursday after- noon by Mrs Knowlen, Plas Cae Groes. The Rev. J. Titley Williams occupied the chair, a.nd the company present was fairly numerous. Tho Chairman rehrreù In eulogistic terms to the good work done by Mrs Knowles in the Llanrwst parish. Ho had the greatest pleasure in introducing her to die company. Mrs Knowles, who was heartily greeted, de- clared the bazaar' open, and wished it every success. Mr H. J. W. Wading then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to her for hei presence. There were not many present who knew of the good Mrs Knowles did 'ho parish of Llanrwst, and that In a most unostentatious manner. It would be a sorry day for the poor if she decided to move her residence. The proposition wa" well received, and, on behalf of Mrs Knowles, Mr Llew Hugh Jones, Wrexham, son of late Archdeacon Jones, replied, and stated that on behalf of his mother and family ho wished to thank them for asso- ciating his father's r ime with that handsome room. He was sure nothing would give his late father greater p easuro than to know that tho'parishioners Llanrwst had, by their self- sacrifice and generosity, erected a room so use- ful in parochial work. Ho again thanked them. The sale. was then declared open, and in the evening there was a good attendance at the concert of the Mystic Roosters
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Colwyn Bay Petty Sessions. FULL PENALTIES IN SCHOOL CASES. "INSUL TING THE KING'S UNIFORM." The Colwyn Bay monthly Polioe Court was held on Saturday. The magistrates were Mr H. Kneeshaw (in the chair), Messrs J. Wood, J. W. Raynes, D. Gamble, W. Jones, and R. E Birch. ABSENT FROM SCHOOL. Grace Hughes, Park-ioad, was charged at the instance or the Education Committee with not sending her son Moses to school regularly. The case had been adjourned from the last court for the production of a birth certificate. From this it transpired that the boy was 13 years of age, and nad only passed the first standard. Dur- ing two months ho had made 18 attendances out of 75. The maximum fim of £1, including costs, was imposed. SOLICITOR v. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER. Join Jones, of Toyrndan Hall Farm, one of the largest farms in the district, was proceeded against by the same authority for the non- attendance of his child, Mary Ellen. Mr Janies Amphlett (Messrs Porter, Amphlett and Jones) defended. Attendance Oiticer Bithell stated that the girl was in standard live, and working" her way into the sixth. The attendance made were 17 out of 38, and 60 out of 85. Mr Amphlett said his client was a believer in the system of Board Schools. He was the father of seven children, of whom some were in school, "but if this persecution waa continued they would be withdrawn." He had a doctor's certificate which would show that the child in question was not fit to attend school. In addi- tion to' this the defendant engaged Miss Oban, of Old Colwyn, 8J3 governess to educate the children. The officer said this was the first h had heard of the child being il! as she v. as in school up to Wednesday last. When ho saw the mother she said that she intended keeping the child at home. Mr Amphlett rose to cross examine the wit- ness, but the latter kept on talking. Mr Am- phletl: "You hive gone into the witness box, and vou He subject to examination. It is not for us to listen to speeches." The Chairman intimated forthwith that the case would-ba dismissed. Hugh Parry, 2, Piatt Houses, Rhiw, Back Avenue, w as proceeded against in respect of his son E. Parry, aged 13 years and six months. Tho boy was in standard four. The parents had been before the oourt during August' of last year. The full penalty of £1, including costs, was imposed. DONKEYS STRAYING. Francis Condron, Samuel Boyd, and John Edward Kirkby wore charged with allowing donkeys to stray on the public highway. All the cases were provod, and fines of 5s, 2a 6d, and 5s and costs respectively were imposed. WARRANTS ISS UED: A warrant was issued for the arrest of Evan Roberts, Fairholme, Prince's Drive, who was charged with being drunk on the 2nd of June, and failed to put in appearance. A similar "W3 granted in the case of Thos. Davies, Park-road, who was charged by Sergt. Jones Reee with being drunk on licensed premises. DRUNKS. The following were charged with being. drunk and were fined:—R. Haydn Williams, Hawar- den-road. 2s 6d and oosts; R. Jones, Park-road, 5a and costs; Hughes, Penrhos Windmill, 2B 6d and oosts; Frank O Doninell, 5s and costs; John Roberts and D. Roberts, of Llysfaen, 5s and oosts each; R. Owen, Park-road, 2s 6d and °°"l'NsuLTED THE KING'S UNIFORM. Thos. Williams and S. Reynolds, two youths of the town, were charged by P.C. Martin with fighting in Woodland-road West on 26th May. The Constable said that on the night in ques- tion he saw a large crowd in Woodland-road. On his arrival on the spot he found the two de- fendants fighting. He parted them, and ad- vised them to go home. Williams pleaded guilty, and Reynolds denied the offence. In giving his version of the affair Williams said he was going home on thi Tuesday pre- vious to the Saturday in question, when he passed some men. At the time he was in his Volunteer uniform. One of them cried "Halt, who goes there," and he replied "Friend"; then Reynolds came up and wantod to fight, and insulted the King's uniform. He (witness) dared not fight with tho uniform on. On the follow- ing Saturday they had a fight, and he struck Wilson first. J. Williams corroborated, and said that the men in question "'called them everything." Each defendant was fined 58 and costs. "A CONSCIENCE." Thos John, Luidy Viha, Highneld-road, ap- plied for a vaccination exemption order. In reply to the Chairman as to what ob- jection was, ho said, "I have a oonscience," The Chairman rem; rked that he hoped they all had. The order was eventually granted.
NEW SMITHFIELD FOR CAERWYS
NEW SMITHFIELD FOR CAERWYS A SUCCESSFUL OPENING. The quiet but pretty village of Cafirwys pre- sented an animated mjpjio on last week on accoim; of the opening of the Smithfieid. For many ye.trs it has been the wish of the prin- cipal agriculturists of tha district to have a smitihfioid or sale yard whereby they could show their cattla, sheep, pigs, and calves to greater advantage, and at the same time be protected from elements, ard it was not until Mr Charles Sheffield, the popular hardworking and enterprising auctioneer, took the matter in hand that the want was tuppiiod. Mr ShefKe'd had tihe promised support of both farmers and butch- ers from near and far, and at 8 o'clock last Tuesday stock commenced to llock i.nto the mar- ket, and by 9.30 over 2CO cattle and 800 sheep, pigs, and calves, were numbered and bcoked ready for business. On this occasion the auctioneer gave £10 10s in prizes for all classes of fat and store stock, with prizes also to the largest sellers and buyers. The judging was undertaken by Messrs Henry Rowlands, CeTigydruidion John Jones, butcher, Mold; John Griffiths, New-street, Mold; Samuel Roberts, Denbigh; Davies, Denbigh; and E. Mousdale, Queen's Ferry, whose awards gave the utmost satisfaction, and were made made as fol- lows:—Best. fat beast: 1, Mr John Owen, Plas Ucha, Whitford sold at B24 to Mr Sam Roberts, Denbigh; reserve number, Messrs Roberts, Bachvgraig, £23 7s 6d to Mr T. Williams. Best fat heifer: Lord Mostyn, sold at £17 2s 6d to Mr Sam Roberts, Denbigh. Beet four fat beasts' 1, Mr John Owen, Whitford, sold for t74 2s 6d to Mr Evane, Holywell; 3, Mr Sam Roberts, Denbigh. Best dairy cow: 1, Mr John Jones, Pcnrho, Mostyn, sold at JB18 128 6d. Beat calving heifer: 1. Mr W. J. Davey, Maesmynan, sold at B15 12s 6d to Mr J. Williams, Hope; reserve number, Mr Angel, Bodhyfryd, bold at £15 128 6d. Best pen of wethers: 1 and reserve, Mr Denson, Plas Mawr, sold at 3d and 36s 9d each to Mr John Jones, Mold, and Mr Price, butcher, Connahs Quay. Best pen of fat lambs: 1 and reserve, Mr John Owen, Plas Ucha, sold at 32s and 28s 6d each o Mr Hughes, Bryneithen, and Mr Hesketh Roberts, Trcfnant. Best two bacon pigs: 1 and reserve: Messrs Roberts, Bachy- graig, sold at £5 5s 6d and JB4 15s each to Mr Copper, Macclesfield and Mousdale, Queen's Ferry. Best pen of pork pigs: 1, Mr Davey, Maesmynan, sold at 45s each; reserve, Mr Evans, Penybryn, sold at 358 each to Mr Cop- per, Macclesfield. Best pen of storo pigs: 1, Mr Owen, Plas Ucha, sold at 318 each to Mr Copper; reserve, Mr Davies, Wern Mawr, sold at 168 3d each Lo Mr Barker, Rhyl. Best fat calf: 1, Mr Jones, Gronant Farm, Prestatyn, sold at £3 9s 6q to Mr John frico, Mold; re- serve, Mr Roberts, Tremeirchion, sold at £3 6s 6d to Mr Griffiths, New-street, Mold. The prize of one guinea to the largest seller was awarded to Lord Mostyn whose sales real'sed JS133 15s; second, Mr John Owen, Plas Ucha, who sold £12"7 4s 6d. Prize of one guinea to the largest buyer, Mr Sam Roberts, Denbigh, whose purchases totillod £210 15s. This completes the list of prize winners, and the following are a few of the principal prices realised: Mr Wall, Caerwys, two fat bullocks up to E15 each; Mrs Roberts, Dyserth Hall, four fat bullocks 165 17s 6d; Mr Griffiths, Can- ton House, Holywell; three small fat bullocks and heifers JB35 fs; Mr Hughes, Caerwys Hall, two fat bullocks €27 17s 6d; Mr Owen, Plas Ucha, five fat Jullocks, J387 10s; Lord Mostyn, eight fat heifers £133 15s, etc.; Mr Davey, Maesmynan, three calving heifers J358 12s 6d; Mr Denson, Plas Mawr, Mr Hughes, Caerwys Hall, calving heifers to £13 178 6d; Dr. Hop- per, Bishopsfields, calving heiters to £ 14 10s; Mr Angel, Bodhyfryd, calving heifers to £ 15 12s 6d, etc. The trade for store cattle was good, and a satisfactory clearance was effected. The show of pigs, sheep, and oalves was one of the best seen in the district for a very long time. Buyers were in 'ttendanoe from c 11 the princi- gal centres including Halifax, Macclesfield, ongleton, Chester, Shiewsbury, Crewe, Wrex- ham, Llandudno, Rhyl, Colwyn .Bay, St. Asaph, Denigh, Mold, Queen's Ferry, Ruthin, Holywell, etc. Mr Sheffield complimented on all sides for the exceedingly buslesslike manner in which the sale was conducted. The next sale will be held on fairday, Tuesday, June 26th. Entries for the same should be made as early as possible either to Mi J. Roberts, assistant overseer, Caerwys (Mr Sheffield's local repre- sentative there) or ',0 Mr Sheffi direct to enable e-rory publicity to be given to the trade.
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