The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

DR. BROOKS'S RET!REMEXT. The announcement made last week t!,at Dr. Brooks has decided to relinquish the numerous public offices at present to worthily filled by him has been i, iti) ? -P is geiiiiiiie i-e??i,et -t Co,'iN-vii ja?,. h* advent to the town Dr. P-?i-G-oks has himself a public servant of inestimable qualities. A staunch Conservative n politics, he has for years figured prominently in every department affecting the cause in the district. A thorough Churchman, he has done as much as any man in the neigh- bourhood to advance the work of the Establishment. A firm believer in open- air sports, he has taken an active part in cricket, football, hockey, and similar matters for the benefit of which his purse has been freely opened. Generous, broad-minded, ever ready to help the weak and succour the needy, he has stepped into innumerable gaps which others had refused to fill. A gentle- man who has taken the keenest interest in the welfare of Colwyn Bay, he has served on the local governing authority for many years, and the fact that the district to-day enjoys one of the best systems of sanitation in the kingdom is in no small degree attri- butable to the energy and the eloquent ad- vOcacy of Dr. Brooks. Few have realised the beneficent influence he wielded over the members of the Council's Sanitary Com- 't tee I il it a very nionientotis p--ricd 'n the n life of Colwyn Bay. Indeed, in all the many local spheres of action and of thought in which he hes been actively concerned, Dr. Brooks has left the impress of the man of sound worth in every respect. And a note- worthy fact relating to his public life is that, though possessing, as we have already stated, a mind of his own on political and religious matters, he has never been charged with obtruding iiis views on unwarrantable occasions. This, perhaps, accounts very largely for the warm personal regard in which he is held by people cf all creeds and parties. Is there not here an opportunity for the public to demonstrate their appreciation of the services of a faithful servant? No more fitting occasion could be found. We com- mend the suggestion to the favourable notice cf Cclwyn Bay residents generally. From the report presented to the Penmaen- mawr Urban District Council, on Tue&day it appears that the efforts made with a view to ensuring better railway facili-tics between Ban- gor, Llanfain-fochan, Porunaenmawr and Con- way during the winter months have been un- availing. The Lla^nfairfechan and Penmaen- mawr authors bxs have bean strongly urging the railway company to run a. train to Conway at a. late hour, the latest train at pre- sent available being that which leaves Bangor at 7.17 p.m. The company ran an experimental train on Saturday nights last winter, and a.s that proved a Qrancial 10m they now state tiioy do not fed justifioJ in arranging a regular nigiitl v service. It seems eoarcely faur to view tho question from tha.t standpoint. In the first place, if our memory is not at fult, the experimental train was not announced in the ordinary time- tables, so that the fact that it was running was not so well known as it might have been. In the next place, the train followed the mail train, sa t.hat its usefulness as a connection for Liain- fairfechan and Penm2-ünmawr passengers de- sirous of joining tih-e latter was lost. Then, aga.in, trains which are not run daily are seldom, if ever, well patronised, because the travelling public are more or less suspicious of their rc- liability. Would it not bp possible to experi- ment with another train leaving Bangor regu- larly shortly before the mail ? We venture to think the result would be more satisfactory from all points of view. • » » » Atte-nfeion has already been called to the 0110- glected condition of Owen Glyndwr's Parlia- ment House in Machynlleth. When Mr Lcwi.- Edwards was this summer in conversation with Mr L. J. Roberts, his .Majesty's inspector of tchools, tho author of an interesting mono- graph on Glyndwr, as to the possibility of rais- ing a monument to his memory, he was informed that tho prison house in Carrog had been bought by the Baptists, with the intention of turning it into a burial-place. Pressure has been brought to bear upon them, and they have for the abandoned thc.ir Gehc-mc. Mr Ed- wards asks: Is there no Welshman ready to purchaso this historical place for from £30 to J650, and g'ivc it to the nation? » » The complaints made at the Conway School Managers' meeting on Monday were not with- out cause. The occasional hotday question has long been a sc-rious one, and, now that the ratepayers' pocke-ls are directly affected by the character of the attendance at schools, it is of more importance than ever. Coma means must be found to keep the holidays within reason- able limit, and there is no doubt but that Sun- day school superintendents and others could do much to assist education committees by ar- ranging that trips and other festivities are held during tho period when the children arc al- ready enjoying their regular summer holidays. We appreo.ate the fact. that this is less easy to arrange in popular resorts than in. towns, because the children's parents a.re otherwise too busily employed during tba-t particular period of tho year to take part in the proceedinga. Bat, so long as the juveniles arc under the supervision of reliable class teachers^ who would sco to their safety, thojo could be no objection to their indulging in an occasional day's frolic "on their own," as they would express it. At all events, .if something ;s not done in this direc- tion tho education, authorities will have no al- ternative but to curtail the Christmas or Easter vacations. The Vioar of Conway road a useful paper at the Bantgor Dicceean Ccnfe.renoe on "How bc&t I may th0 Church ins/truct her children in tho Christian faith under existing circumstances." Ho dealt very severely with the present Educa- tion Bill, and showed that it aims a-t. excluding, not only dcnomuiationaJ religious teaching, but simple Bible teaching" as well from all schools during sohooi hours. He also showed that there will be no security for Bible teaching outside school hours, and that the "facilities" afiorded under the Bill will bo perfectly worthless. Thoos facilities cannot be given during school hours when teachers and scholars arc required to atte.r.d. No teacher of school will bo per- mitted to give religious teaching even outside school hours, and the acceptance of tho sham offer made in Clause 3 will be used as a means of beating down the price to bo paid for com- pulsorily seizing tho school buildings wht.ch Chuirchpeoplo have built and provided at great cost. At the close of his speech, the Vioa.r of Conway suggested that Churchpeople should, at this crisis, petition Parliament and cducato the peoplo without ceasing. • « « • A laborious humorist has been exercising hi* rne,nta! ingenuity on the railway men's toa- ference, and this is the mad result:—"Men will criuve by rail free of and thon rail away at the railways. T.cke<s. please! All dolo- jA;t'> must hove train o! thought—of their own — keep on the line, know how fo spply the brake. Order, please! Ko doubt, many will be riled, peihaps mentally derailed, by railway raillery. The stations and ups and downs f l.fe will be represented by grades and gradients. Mr Bell wii] once mor;) declare tha.t ho won't bo engineered or driven on to the Socialistic platform. Ring the bell, porter! Stout and jolly-looking drivers wJl depict the truth of tho adage, 'A contented mind is a continual feast.' Change hero for L.R.C. Branch. Lib. Lab. Junction, and the wilds of Soaialia. Take your seats, ploase!" » » Llandudno, Deganwy, and Conway people in particular are much concerned in the scheme for the widening of the Llanrhos-road, and tho disquieting remarks made on the matter at the Llandudno Council meeting a fortnight ago, lext loc.d residents in an unhappy frame of mind. Having regard to tho fact that Lord Mostyn had advocated the sugg'ested improvement, it was felt that his lordship should be personally approached on the matter, and a committee was deputed with that end in view. On Tuesday Mr Robert Roberts reported at a special meet- ing of the Council that the footpath dispute had just been amicably settled, and the prospects that the widening project would bo duly pro- ceeded with were promising. This will bo wel- come news to the local ratepayers, as well as to the thousands of visitors who have had op- portunities to realise the dariger existing at the spot in question. • S # 9 It was biit natural that the Mostyn Estate should object to the cndloss amount of darnago done by persons trcfpafsing on their property. In fact, the ir.con^idc rate and often wanton acts of trespassers lead to the public in general being throughout tie country deprived of many privileges which they might otherwise freeiy on joy. For instance, the Counters of Dundonald has this been compelled to issue notices stating that "owing to the great amount of trespass;*)g in Gwrych Castle Park and planta- tions this reason, ail permissions to walk through the park are hereby cancelled." Thou- of visiters who drive from Oohvjn Bay, Rbyl, and elsowhero regard an inspection of tll" ■Jvirming G w rycih grounds as 0110 of the' mam attractions in tho locality, and that a few reckless and thoughtless individuals should, by thoir predatory habits, rob all of privileges or- dinarily appreciated ia much to be regretted. Fortunately, her ladyship does not mean to en- force sweeping measures, for the notic- con- I cludes with the statement that "persons desirous of renewing tho privilege will please make fresh applications." And we hope those who obtain "permits" in the future will use their en- deavours to prevent such privileges being abused. « At a meeting of the Bangor Diocesan Con- ference. last week, the Rev. E. Evans, vicar of Llansadwrn, in the course of his speech on re- ii.giouH education, said it was he who taught Lloyd G orge the Church Catechism. • » Mr R I e.rd Bell defying the majority of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants was as fine a sight as that other scene in which the late Mr Ajax snapped his lingers at the lightning. Bravo, MIl Bell; it was well and plucki.!y dano.

WOrtTH WALES AUTUMN ASSJZES. Mr Justice Walton has fixed the follow- ing commission for holding the autumn assizes on tho North Wukn Circuit .-—Car- narvon, Thursday, October 25th; Ruthin, Tuesday, October 30th Chester, Saturday, November 3rd. Prisoners only will be tried at these assizes.

Jennie: "Did you hear of tho awful fright Jack got on his wedding day?" Olive: V es, indeed, I was there aid saw her."

"L ODDS AND ENDS. It is frequently asked whether Welsh beauties in times gone by were blondes or brunettes. It so happens that the poets, both mediaeval and modern, sing the praises of yellow hair— At plisg y gneueu wisgi, Ai dellt aur yw dy wallt di? This is the kind of conipliiu'oiit we almost invariably find in Welsh poetry to the ladies. It is somewhat of a coincidence that the former and the present Vicar of St. Mary's Cardiff, snouid nail from the Vale of Clwyd. The late "Father" Jones belonged to the pari&h of 1 Llangynhafai, on the eastern side of the vale, wtuist his successor, the Ilev. Gilbert lieaton, was born at Pias Heaton, Henlta-n, which lies on the ostorn side, and which forms a part, of the town and borough, lAfth municipal and Parliamentary, of Den- bigh. An interesting discussion has been going on in several papers as to the distant views to be seen fr-oun Birmingham to Manchester. It is sa.id that from Cleat Snowdon has been soon in certain rare states cif the atmosphere. Under similar conditions the North Wales coast has been seen from Coniston, about a hundred mi:03 to the north. It is said that from Dudley ships have been seen in the Bristol Channel, and there is reason to believe that the statement is not exaggera- ted. What is the most extensive vista in South Jones still continues to run strong. In a wedding just celebrated at Vroncysyllte, near Llangollen, the bridegroom, bride, minister, best man, and bridesmaids, and nearly all the wedding guests bore the familiar surname. « ft The name for trout is—if you con- sult the dictionary-brithyll, and that is the name also hoard in three at least of the counties of South Wales. Strange to say, however, the late Wat-cyn Wyn aiiways pro- nounced the word brillyth, and even in writing that was the form he used. The oldest teetotaler in the world is said to be an Anglesey man—Richard Roberts, now living a.t Liverpool, and in his 92nd year. He took the pledge in 1835, and has never once in the whole of his long life touched intoxicating drink of aey kind. It is a ooiiicidenos that Mrs T. Z. Jones, I the matron of the Abervstwyth Theological College, is a niece of the iadv who was matron when the university code '.3 at Aber ystwyth was residential. 'Mrs T Z. Jones is a sister-in-law of Mr L. J. Roberts. H.M.I.S. Mr Lloyd George will look forward with mingled feelings to his public visit to Bir- "dngharn on October 22nd. His last public visit—December, 1901—-was anything but a success. success.

Personal and Social. The Duchess of Westminster left London on Saturday for the Continent. The Bishop of St. David's has returned to Palace, Carmarthen, after a six wocks' holiday in Switzerland. The Earl of Winchelsea on Friday gave a I d'iancw to his Harlech tenants in celebration of the coming of age of his eldest son, Lord Maid- stone. The Karl and Countess of Powis's guests at Powis Oastlo, Wolahpoou, this week include the Earl and Countess of Yarborough, Viscount and Visoountees Gal way. Sir Evelyn Rugglcs- Brise, Miss La.-soelietj, Miss Kcyser; Mr Francis Dawnay, and Mr Ricardo. It was Sir Horatio Lloyd's seventy-seventh birthday on Saturday. Since his recent re- tirement from the Chester and North Wales County Court Circuit on account of severe ill- ness, Sir Horatio Lloyd has enjoyed complete reet in Scotland, and has returned to Chester much improved in health. Earl of Durtrey has returned to Ireland, bu.t the Countess of Da-rtrry and her daughter, Lady Mary Dawson, will continue to pay visits in England for some little time to come, and later on will be inoludcd in the party to have the honour of meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales a.t Orwell Park.

LLANFAIRFECHAN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. COMPLAINTS BY VISITORS. (From Our Reporter). The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday evening. Mr Robert Hughes presided, the attendance including Messrs W. Timmins, R. C. Evans, Lewis Jones, H. L. North, W. B. Lowe, H. Jorss, with the surveyor (Mr Thomas Hughes), and the collector (Mr W. Roberts). VITAL STATISTICS. The report of Dr. Fraser for August showed that six births and two deaths cc- curred during the month, the death-rate being 8.0 per thousand. COLLECTOR'S REPORT. The Collector reported that he had col- lected during September £477 14s 2d of the general district and the water rates. THE SPEED OF MOTOR-CARS. On the motion of the Highway and Water Committee, whose report was submitted by Mr Timmins, it was decided to erect triangle signs for regulating the speed of motor-cars between the Brynyneuadd Lodges, between the Queen's and the Llanfairfechan Hotels, near the old Toll-gate, and at the foot of Penyclip Hill, subect to the expense being reasonable. HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE. This committee recommended, and it was decided, that the alterations to the water gauge below Tanvbonc, as suggested by the surveyor, be carried out; that estimates be invited for carrying out—(a) kerbing and channelling from Nant to Dolhyfryd, (b) lay- ing new 3i'n. water main near Dolhyfryd, and also that the surveyor proceed with the erec- tion at the west end of the groyne on the "case" system, at an estimated cost not ex- WANTED, ROAD INDICATORS. Mr L. H. Winn, a visitor from Herts, wrote complaining that his wife and himself found it very difficult to find their way to the mountains owing to the removal of certain guide posts mentioned in the guide book issued by the Town Improvement Asso- ciation. "It is very annoying when starting for a whole day on the mountains." proceeded the letter, "to be misled, and have to retrace our steDS some distance. The other after- noon my wife and myself went miles out of the way owing to the removal of the sign posts which formerly stood on the left side of the road above the Post Office. Instead, there is a post which simply states 'Public path.' The words 'Public path' are of no use whatever to strangers." The writer then suggests that boards should be provided, stating distinctly the destination of the paths, and he also thought that the promenade should be cleared of all waste paper and stones. The matter, upon the suggestion of the Highways Committee, was deferred until next January. ANOTHER COMPLAINT. Another visitor wrote to complain of per- sons bathing from the beach, without mak- ing use of either a bathing van or a tent. "I shall certainly not come here again until this is put an end to," added the writer, who also complained of the speed of motor- cars along the Penmaenmawr-road, and sug- gested the provision of additional seats along the lovely walks in the district. The Council decided to leave the provision of scats in abeyance for the present, but they resolved that no bathing, except from tents, be permitted eastwards of the Studio. THE AUDITOR'S REPORT. In his annual report, the District Auditor (Mr W. Griffith) stated that the total loan debt of the Council on March 31st, 1906, amounted tp £16.193 9s 4d, as compared with £ 17,241 on Mmch 31st, 1905. There was a balance of £ 358 9s 7d to the credit of the district fund.

Mr Balfour is to be the principal guest at a di-rUN'-r of tho 1900 Club, which will be held on November a.t the Now Gaiety Restuur- a

v- A SCENE IN MOSTYN PARK. Allegations against Sergeant and Keeper. At Holywell, on Friday, a charge of as- sault was brought by John Thomas Roberta, ionrow, Mostyn, against Sergeant C. Jones, stationed at Mostyn, and Thomas Cooke, park-keeper to Lord Mostyn. Mr J. B. Mars ton, Mo(id, appeared for the complain- ant, and Mr T. W. Hughes, Flint, fo* Cooke. Cam plain ant stated that on August 23 rd ho went to tho paj-k mushrooming. Sei4- goant Jones and Cooke came up, and Cooke ordered him oif. He toid Irpi he had as much right there as Sx^oant Jones, and the Sergeant then said, "Dcri't mention mv name, yo-u devil," and knocked him down with his fists. Cooko then struck him a number of blows about the head. He asked them "not to kill him, but to summon him." In cross-exajxuna.tion oa:npia.iri;:nt admitted he had been fined for poaching. Hughes, OIl behalf of Cooke, com- mented upou the absurdity of complainant's story, a.nd pointed out that there was no reason why the police officer and park- keeper should commit an assault of such a character. Evidence was given by both defendants. .Loose stated that he only struck Roberts onco in self-defence, and Sergeant Jones denied that he struck the man at all, stat- ing that he was never within 25 or 30' yards of him. Tho Bench considered the case had not been proved, and dismissed it.

LLANRHA.ADR RELIEVING OFFICER AND HIS SUPERANNUATION. Amusing Discussion. An application by Mr W. H. Jones, who reoently resigned the relieving officership ûf the Llanrltaiadr district 011 a superannua- tion allowance, led to an amusing discussion at the Ruthin Loard of Guardians' meeting, The sum claimed was £81 lis 9d per annum, the Clerk (Mr Humphrey Roberts) remark- ing that it was almost better for the a.p- plicant to be pensioned off than t.o remain relieving officer. Mr E. Powell Jones (Llanynys )expressed his indignation at the pension system. Phere was no sense in allowing a retired officer so large a sum. "The asylum autho- rities," lie said, "give no pensions, but we here are more insane tha.n people in the asylum" (laughter). The retired relieving officers and rate collectors live like gentle- man on the ratepayers' money. How is it tha.t the asylum authority can dispense with tho obligation of giving pensions to their officials ? The Clerk: They appoint their officers un- der a different Act of Parliament. Air Powell Jones: Couldn't we get an Act of Parliament here, then ? The Clerk If you send the right man to Parliament you may. Mr Powell Jones A Lloyd George. I sup- pose (laughter). A Member: Never mind the pensioned men will die some day. Mr Powell Jones: No: they never die; that is the mischief of it (laughter). The application was then acceded to.

COLWYN BAY AND DISTRICT EDUCATION AUTHORITY. THE APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS. ————— The monthly meeting of the above autho- rity was held at Colwyn Bay op Wednesday afternoon, when there were present: The Rev. J. Edwards (presiding), Messrs T. G. Osborne, D. O. Williams Hugh Hughes, J. borne, I). O. Williams, Hugh Huglies, J. Dioken, G. Be van, J. Williams, Hev. T. LQyd, Mrs T. M. Jones, Mrs J. Berth Jones, along with the Clerk (Mr F. J. Holmes), and the attendance officers t: Chambers and E. Bithell). On the motion of the Ciiairman, a vote of sympathy was passed with the parents of the unfortunate lad who met with suoii » sad end. The lad attended one of the sohools of the authority, and his sister was also in the employ of the authority. APPOINTMENTS, Etc. It was reported that Miss Snoddy had been appointed to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Evans at the Higher Grade School, and tliat a new assistant was being advertised for at a salary of £00 per annum. At the Old Colwyn School, Miss 10. Wil- liams, of Conway, will take the place vacated by Miss Gill, and will commence duties on the 2Uth October. A MISTAKE IN NAMES. A letter was received from Mr M. Evans, Old Cohvyn, re the appointment of Miss Mary Ellen Jones. Amongst the applica- tions for a vacancy at Old Colwyn school was tliat of Mary Elizabeth Jones, of Cerrig- y-druidio-n. At the sa.me timo Mary Ellen Jones, ofColwyn Bay, was undertaking tho duties of pupil teacher at the school. A let- ter was received, addressed to Mary 1. Jones, and fell into the hands oJ the Coi- wyn Bay girl, from which it seemed that she had been appointed to tho vacancy. It was not for two months that the mistake was found out, and then it transpired that tho Cerrig-y-druidion candidate should have received the missive, and the mistake hap- pened owing to the envelope bein address- ed Mary E. Jones. Beth girls, strange to say. wero of the same age. It was decided that Miss Mary Ellen Jones bo allowed £2 for the two months dur- ing which she served. APPOINTMENTS OF TEACHERS. Miss E. J. Morgan, of the Infants School, sent in her resignation, having re- ooiH'd an aj)T)ointmcnt under the Birnlln. hn.m gducat.{on Authority. The Chairman stated that if a temporar1. apT}Ointment was ml<Je fur threB month; they would by that time have several oaj.- dida.toe", of their own eligible for the pos A ]ong discussion teok 'TJa(',(' with rcf to the appointme,nts of tendwrs. 1 10 point raised was tht the., appoointme:1j were mad-So at Rut-Iun, whl!st the lGcå authority knew nothing ahout them. Mr T. G. OslJ<Jrne said it seemed that tl.1CJ had c',Jerything tD do witll teach.21'<; gOI.ng 1 I h ¡Il' awav. but not HUg WIt! tear. el"3 comlngf' S The Chairman ])üinkd out that. IS, Dunning ha.d been mowxl from t!:e ird.nt 60hOoo1 to the Board S.chÜ':J1, Œrüatlv agaito her desire. and t,hat of Miss Owen. t.lJ1 he:>dmistrcss.. Miss DII.nning; had b0)d trained spec1'lIIy for chtldr-en, and WOtI r# hvo hc('n a,ble to t:ike the Y'acancy CCC\, nng. It So2(med that th'Û\; :t.<,smbJe:ld íí' apnrove of what S(')lliOJne c:re dlt], all ooemed a wast. (',f ti!l1< It W'3S decided to forward the follo\tl\. 'c "1h:11J resoh¡hon to the countTl' Hlt,hc'fll V t in view of the fact that Seyeïa.! a,!rOI¡ÍS m:e-nt:" of tOO/chers .have boon maùe Tn tJo.r (h<;tnct rf'ccnt1v wIt.hout the knmde{lge 'J1 the- loc.a.1 managers, we :u"" strong1v of Op1 f ion th::¡,t it is ossential in t.J1Û int-erC'st t.he schoo-Is in future a,1} a.pY)()intments :1,1 assi.st.a,nt t30b.C:8 1x noiade fbv .th.¡:> 10e m:IH¡,<zel'S sl1b.ie-ct to t,JC oonfirrn.atwl1 of Counts Education Authority." HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL. j It was reported that a lamp be er near the Higher Grade School for the '1 ^0 nioal Education Committee, the cost to J defrayed by the Technical Committee n the Colwyn Bay authority. OLD COLWYN SILVER BAND. ,'ø Ù f t, An a.pplioatiÙ'n wa.s r::olve rom od, bandm.aster of the Old (Iwyn Sllver]3s. of for n. ka.n o.f a TúO!1l for the purlW praot.isin. This was granted on te ,red dent:mding that only bandsmen be 'Jlo !lIlY' in, the prncti0Cl"3 not to ca.sh \rlt¿ Ù¡)t ITheet i ngs, etc., held at the school, an the cleaner ba compensated. ATTDAl\CES.t. 11100 Clerk reportoed that till) averag}J"of t.ndanc.J for COIWYI Bay for the mOrtricfí September was 93.a: and Argole. (1' ,ocr'! !H. '1'h18, t,h.e Oha,lrr:hn 88,1(1. "'cre;.1.ø satisfac.tory. ThoroO "as a rntlrke<1 U1 ùp to at A bergeJe, and they were alm.ost Colwyn Bay.

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