The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Mrs Ainsworth Davis, wife of Profecssor Ains- 'Worth Davis, Aberystwyth, is the author of a novel antitled "When Half Gods Go," which has j just been published by Messrs William Black- i4rd and Sons.

STAFFORD'S PATRIOTIC WELSHMEN. CHARACTERISTIC GATHERING. On Friday evening the Welsh resident,3 of Stafford and their friends gathered at the Congregational Schoolroom, Margin- street, to celebrate St. David's Day with a supper and entei-taminent; the arrange- ments for which had been left in the iianus of a committee with Mr John Wil- lioniSj Newport-roau, as cuairmail, and Air Vv. U. irritcnard, gas and eieo^ricaty de- partment (iate 01 Graig, iiangoxj, as hon. st-OiOiary. Tne meeting was opened by Mr Tooll Harris (Carnarvon^, singing "'l!he Land oi my Jbat-iiers" in Welsh; all present joining in the chorus. A varied programme was gone through to which 'he following con- tributed :—-VIr Tom Harris, Mis iiiadwen fcuarris, Misses Harris, Mr Arthur Jtianis (Carnarvon,), Miss Amy Morris (.fenygroes), Muss vwe,n anu. Mr lo-iii Owen (.Staifora), Mr John Morgan (liarmouth), and Mr Ll. T. Eawards (x^ondoai;. Keodaigs upon David s Day being givein in Welsh by Mr loin Williams (ivutnm), and in English oy Mr W. O. Pntcliard. Mrs Bradwen aaa-ris contributing an jbnglyn" upon the ce- casion. At the hrJLerval all sat down to a good supper catered for by Mr T. B. Maylutt, after supper tne coast of," St. David" was pioposoa^ by Mr John W'illiams, the chair- man who spoke upon the patron saint, and responded to by Mr \V. O. Prit- chard. Mr D. E. Jones, pest master (lalce of Ban. gor), in preposing the toast of "Walk.s" re- viewed the progress of education in Wales during the last decade, and the advance- ment of the Welsh as a nation, wild their oontributary influence in the Government of our country; this toast being ably re- sponded to by Mr Tom Wiliiiams. After supper 'clie second inetalment of the progiarmne was gone through, the ac- companists were:Nii-,s Harris, Rev. Geo. Watson, M.A., ahid Mr LI. T. Edwards. The first prize for reading an unpundcu- ated piece in Welsh was gained by Mr Tom Williams, and Miss Buttery, securing the first prize for an impromptu speech in English, the subject being "An Egg." The respective adj udicaic«rs being Mr D. E. Jones, postmaster, and Mr E. R. Davies, draper, the presentaLion of prizes being made by Mrs Pratt. At the close of 'che meeting, the Rev. George Watson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr John Wil- liams, and the committee for the pleasant entertainment which had been provided, this being seconded in a very entertaining speech by Mr J. E. Evans (Rising Brook), and carried unanimously. Mr W. 0. Pritchard proposed a vote of thanks co the trustees of the Congre- gational Chapel for their kindness in al- lowing the use of the room, and to all the friends who had helped to make the cele- bration a success, and hoped -chat the Welsh friends of Stafford would rJlly to- gether again a,nd form a Welsh Society. I his was seconded by Mi- Tom Harris, and carried unanimously. r^ie proceedings ended by the singing of taie national anthem.

WELSH NATIONAL BANQUET IN LONDON. Nearly 300 Welsh folk dined together at the Hotel Cecil on Friday evening in cele- bration of St. David's Day. Mr Ellis J. Griffith, M.P., presided, and the guests of the evening were Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., ohairanfrtn of the Welsh Parliamentary Party, nd Professor Henry Jones, of Glasgow. Among other's present wore Messrs T. H. W. ldris, M.P., Howell J. W'Hvante, L.C.C., Revs. Machreth Rees, Hugh Ed- wards, and Lucius Morgan, Dr. Hugh Davies, Dr. D. L. Thomias, Messrs D. Lleufer Thomas, J. T. Lewis, T. Wood- ward-Owen, Arthur Rhys Robcti-ts, Join Owen, Philip Williams, J. WHkins, Vin- cent Evans, and Mr ArUmr Griffith, the hon. secretary. The toast list was entire- ly in Welsh, and the songs and speeches were chiefly in thdt language, which was also more generally sipoken around the tables than has been the case al. ffiese dinners for many years past. Proposing the toast of "Cymni'' ("Wales"), the Chairman said that a cen- tury a.nd a hatf ago it seemed thac Walet? was never destined to emerge from iore- linoss and isolation. Her gred-t poets, singing of the Golden Age, looaed back- ward, and dared not look for.viri. N< w Wales had left the narrow lath. and en- tered the great highway of nations, pre- pared to contribute her share to the gnat events of history. Their reverence i■ >r the past must not blind them to the hope of the future. Let them Lemper vivacity with watchfulness, and impidse with pru- dence, so that the future of VT.'Jes might bo not unworthy of her past. Sir Alfred Thomas and Profes-or Henry Jones responded. The latter hoped that the time would at last come when the generous English people would allow their lJctle country to have their owa wvy in the pursuit of their own ideals.

PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHER- ING AT DENBIGH. This day-week the Denbigh Literary and Social Society celebrated St. David's festi- val, when a supper and misoollaneous con- cert was held at the Town Hall. The fol- lowing ladies presided at the tables, Mrs J. Evans, Love Lane; Mrs Peter Williams, Mrs J. M. Jones, Mrs Robert Davies, Mrs S. T. Miller, Mrs Hennesey, Miss T. Lloyd Jones, Mrs Bellamy, Misses Whewaif, K. Dtavies, Evans, Sollie Roberts (Jiaudia Thomas, G. M. Davies, Msie Roberts, Kaitie Simpson, M Lloyd Jones, Cissie Davies and Pierce. The Mayor presided at the entertain- ment, and was supported by Miss D. H. Davies, Price Williams and W. B. Allen. The first item was a glee by a party con- ducted by Mr Robert Davies, which was very well received. This was followed by a recitation by Miss WUliams, of Ruthin, who was most vociferously received each time sho made her appeaiiance.. Miss Ed- wards, of Dyserth, rendered several solos, and was encored each time. Recitations were also given by Mr Williams, Derwen House. Mrs Allan favoured the audience with several solos, and as ustial was very heartily appla.uded. Mosten Hywel Arfon Owen was encored upon his render- ing of "Mentra Gwcn." Duets wore given by Misses K. Simpson and M. Lloyd Jones on the violin and piano respectively. At the conclusion of this the most popuLar of meetings of the society, a vote of thanks was passed to those taking nart, and the secretary Announced that Mr Art em us Jones would give an address on the "Ht"- our of the Law," on Friday night.

THE LEEK AND THE DINNER Ift BRYNMOR JONES ON AN OLD CUSTOM The annual baiiqiuc-t to celebrate St. David's Day was held at Gloucester, among those presnt being Sir David Brynnuar Jones, M.P., who said he did not know exactly when ohe celebration of St. David's Day became associated with dinners, but it was so associated, not only in Wal-i3 aJnd Great Britain, but also in the dis- tant Colonies. They migl.C well justify the St. David's Day dinner on the ground of precedent. Passing on, tho speaker said Wales was to have har system of education managed in future by a distinct- ly Welsh department. There was certain- ly one thing upon which Welshmen could congratulate themselves—Jthjoy weaie get- ting to know themselves better, and other nations were beginning Ko know them better also.

BANGOR. As an outward and visible sign of St. David's Day the odoriferous leek in liangor was al- most entirely supplanted by the daffodil, which was in high favour, particularly amongst the students. The only social evozit in the city was tho annual Kisixxklfod of the University Col- lego of North Wrales, successfully held in the Pennhyn Hall. Thero was no town dinner, this function, which was in vogue some years ago, having fallen through owing to lack of sup- port. At Bar:or Cathedral a special service was held in the evening-, a powerful sermon being prcacihed to alaree congregation by Canon William Williams, and the joirut choirs of the CathedraJ, Welsh and English, and of St. David's, Glanadda, rendered the musical por- tion of the service, which included Dr. Roland Rogers' "Ceruwoh i Dduw." The Shop Assistants Debating Socic,ty cele- brated St. David's Day with a splendid sup- per at the Wicklow House, which gives grea.t credit to lkli-s JJnghes as a oook. anb"8 were given by the following in the concert which followed, under the presidency of Mr T. J. Jones:—Mias Alice Williams, Messrs W.' Wat- eon, Henry Oliver Williams, J. Tucker, Meirio Roberts, J. Paliermon, R. Jones, and Fer- guson Jones. Mr J. R. Williams the rocre- tory read some verses on tho "Patron Saint of Wales, oomposed by a member of the society. Games were aiterwards the rule of the evening under the able supervision of Mr J. Palferinam.

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LLANBERIS. On Friday evening the members of the Dol- badarn Night Sebcol partook of an excellent supper to celebrate St. David's Day, and also end this session of school. A concert was after- wards held, part in which was taken by the following:—Songs, Miss Blcdwen Jones, Mcesrs D. R. and Hughie Jones; rocitaiio:i, Miss Mary Ellen Hughes. Papers were road on the "Patron Saint" by Messrs Hughie Thomas and W. M. Williams. The following competi- tions were the source of much amu £ ement: Potato race, Mr R Jones; sewing a button (confined to males), Mr John Hughes, Cambri.an- teirrace; wood-sawing (confined to females), Misses Mary E. Hughes and Winnie Williams; answering six conundrums, Mr D. R. Jones. The chief event of the evening was an appro- priate debate on the subject "Would it be an advantage or a disadvantage to Wales to lose ita language?" Messrs WIlliam Hope, Olgra- terrace, and John Hughes, Ca-mbriaji-terrace, said it would bo an advantage, and they were opposed by Messrs H. M. Williajns R. Ll. Jones, and R. Davies. On a vote being taken, after a spirited discussion, the majority we of the opinion that it would be a disadvantage to Wales should it lose its language. A happy evening was spent.

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ST. ASAPH ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSIONS. On Monday, before Major Birch, Colonel Howard, Drs. Easterby and Davies, and Messrs R. C. Enyon, and Peter Roberts. GRANTED WITH A DIFFERENCE. Mr F. J. Gamiin, represenuuig Mrs Rowley Conwy (pant owner), and tho licc-ncec (John Davies), of tho Blue Lion, Cwm, applied for the renewal of the licence of that inn, which was adjourned at tho annuad licensing meet- ing on an objection by the poliec. Mr J. Roberts-Jones appeared on behalf of the Chief Constable, and cibjeoted to tho re- newal on the grounds that the house had been 111 -oanducted, and was structurally unsuitablo for the purposes of licensed premises. Mr Gajnlin stated he had had a. oonvcrsation with Mr Roberts-Jones, and had oome to an agreement by which certain a'terations to the sa.mta.ry arrangements were to be carried out, and the licence applied for would bo for six days instead of seven. Mr Roberts Jones agreed, and said that Mr Conwy Boll had spent a. lot of mency in im- proving the plaoe. There only remained the yiiestion of the sanitary arrangements. The objection on the ground of misconduct waa w'-aivod, seeing that the tenant who was respon- sible had been got rid of. After e vnic-nee of the s*-vr:it.ary difioieirceo of the iren had been given by Mr Dyken, archi- tect, Holywell. Mr Gamliu suggested thai it would perfiaps be better if Mr He,ll and the podice superin- tendent met at the inn, and sa.w what was wanted. Mr Bell would undertake to do every- thing in reason. The Chairman said it was his opinion that a good deal of time and money would have been saved if so-me such step had been taken earlier. The Bench would grant the licence with the differenco that it would be only a six days' licence. Mr Roberts-Jones said they could ncit have oome into ccurt without plans, and he did not think much time had been wasted. A RHUALLT INN "TO BE CLOSED." Hug-h Griffiths Jones husband of Mary Ann 'Oea 0 Jon-is lioencee ctf the New Inn, Rhuallt, ap- pearod for his wife, whom he explained was not in a fit state to appear, and applied wr the reiiewai of the licence. ii.Mrr,iJ" r berte J'>nes objooOOd on behsif of the Chief Constable, on the grounds that the house had been lil-conduotcd that it was struc- turally unsuitable; badly adapted for police supervision, and not desirablo in the interests of the general public. Applicant said too owner of the house was Ihomaa Henry Jones, of Tremeirchion. Ho was not present nor was re represented. Ap- plicant had no sodioitor, amd so far as the li- cenoee was ooncernod, she did not oare if tho house wore oloeed to-mea-row if she could back tMe 5^20 she paid for t'ho fittings, Sergoant Oomiaih described a raid he mado on the inn at four o'clock one morning", when ho and two officers found sovoraJ men with r^bbks and snares in their possession, who had boon served with beer by the applicant. The lioonoeo as a result of tho raid was fined B5 a-nd ocote fctr being open <lu ing prohibited hours, and biie men found on the premises wero fined 10s oaoh. Mr Roberts-Jones said tho place was only a labourer's cottage, and thero were strong suspicions that it waa a poacher's rendezvous, houso'^ from a fully- licensed oiJwK'enC° r structural and sanitary shortcomings of tho premises was given by th- Ben^? *• Sftajrman announced that ]Wn?e TK« nOUS y d<;CKlod 10 r<fn»c the hoence. They were agreed that the place was structurally unsuitable and it must bo closed Applicant: From October' (Ma*lstra'tes' C1«k): From 5th RHUALLT FARMER FINED. .A farmer named Robert Jones, Brvn LHth- ri? h^ln' was fined 6s and costs for r-teglooting to note* y &lx cnlsw of scab °rlQ ° ;u'm on t ebi uary 16th. dantr2id (hCin^;il th? oa-w- defen-

KEEP PEPS HANDY. And Let the Pino Fumes Expel that Long-Standing Throat and Lung Trouble. If you are seized witli a persistent tickling wrugh Peps will help you to get rid of the cause u irritatioi^ and will savo you from a'U obstinate attack of sore throat or bronchitis t Carry a box of Pepfj in a handy pocket, and take a few at once whenever ycu begin sneezing A sneeze as Nature's first warning of a bad cold. Peps will ward off the threatened attack, and be a sure prevoentative of pleurisy and pneumonia. • • » « When you go to a concert, public meeting, a ball, or the theatre, take Pope with you. Thoy will ward off chill, and rid you of the evil results of breathing foul air. Remeanber that in a crowded room the air you breathe is polluted with the carbonic acid gas exhaled by all nretsent » Peps should never be absent from the nursery. They will save the careful mother many an anxious hour, and briing ease and rest to the little sufferers from whooping-cough or croup. » » Give Peps to the children when they leave home for school. Peps are free from all danger- OU5 drugs, and will guard the little ones against catching cold, will cure that nasty barking cough, and will strengthen their lungs and che&t. o o 6 Keep a box oi Peps by your bedside, and that nasty cough which keeps you awake at nights will be promptly got rid of. That significant morning' cough, which speaks of deep-seated lung trouble, is best treataod with the pure pine eescncas in Pope. < Keep Peps always handy wherever you are, for one never knows what perilious infection of consumption, influenza, colds, laryngitis, or sore throat may be carried about bv the people we a,re oonstantly comiing in contact with. Peps are obtainable of all chemists, or direct from The Peps Pastille Co., Carlton Hill, Leeds, for Is ld or 2s M a box. Peps bring" A Pine Foresti to every Home."

ABERGELE ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSIONS. THE MARKET VAULTS REFERRED FOR COMPENSATION. A PROTEST BY MR CRABBE. Tho adjourned licensing sessions for tho Abargelo division wero held on Saturday. Dr. Wolatenholme presided, and Dr. Peter Jones was also present. THE MARKET VAULTS. Acting on the instructions of tho Bench at the last oourt, Supt. Jones had given notice of objection to the renewal of tho licence of the Mmket Vaults, Abergele, an ante 1863 beer- house. Mr E. A. Crabbe appeared far all the partita interested. The house is owned by tho Coonlcs; of Dundonald, it is leased to Mr Hugh* of Kimnel, whiio Messrs Alsopp, Jitd., rw-j usaaaUa, and Mr Brcukee Î8 licenceo. Inspector BagBlww prove*' the serrirvu of ttri necessary notices, tuxd exp touted the ptmtmi cf the housfe. He aaid it watt sittiaioc in whwi wtus known as LooaJ Lane. It wats an 3jrrt»-\0WJ beer-horjso with a licence to soli wine. Wrtt-n! an o:.lII!i J distti.i rc-o of the laouso thfsrj mjuty iioo11jjot.i hoaxsi 1Út:h plenty of aicT-i. while this 1k«i»^ iiati no atWXXW.LKWlntaM for ajiyono but the l^cr-mlwaia of the inajniiy. It was the worst Isotsw h: hiid dtrtc vurited IitJ ris- gaidj ita suruobiKBd cn.Ktivioii and nAX^araoda- tioa. iww; no conviction agviinst the house, and a fair tituie wat done there. He did not consider that anyone would bo rncon- venienced if the licence was taken away. It Was a houso that was very difficult for police supervision, a.nd in other respecte it was not suitable for a licensed place. Replying to Mr Crabbe, Inspector Bagehaw said that the licence was oppoecd last year, and he ha-d served the notices on behalf of the superintendent of podice. He believed that on tha.t on the notice was given that the house was not neodod for tho public require. men/vs. Mr Cra.bbe: Now you raise another bogey, and say that the premises a.ro structurally defi- cient and structurally u-Ilsm tiaue ?-Yes. Replying to further questions, the witness said that there had not been a lot of money spent on the house during the past ten years to his knowledge: perhaps Supt. Jones knew that. He did not think that the house was well adapted for the trade done. He considered that the structural coridition and sanitary conditions were bad. He believed that they had referred to the sanitary condition last year. Mr Crabbe saad that not a word was said about that in last year's notice, but the police did try to bring it in at the last moment, but were prevented from doing so. It was men- tioned in the course of the evidence. The Witness said that tho sanitary authority had not objeoted to the sanitary condition of the house, lie was not a sanitary expert, but from what he had seen there he did not think the sanitary conditions were what they should be. Mr Crabbe It is an out-door trade mostly ?— I have not seen it. Have you not kept watch on the house to see what sort of a trade is done there so that you ca.n support your objection ?-I have gone up and down tho lane, and have never seen many poope going in. Mr Crabbe: Well, I pass up and done that passage seven or eight times a day, and I usually see a party with a jug coming out (kuighter). You do not think the-re is a good trakte done there ?—No. The Witness added that he could not believe that two barrels a week were sold at the house, a.nd would like a profit of £ 3 a week proved. It wis not his fault that tho case collapsed at Denbigh, but he did not doubt that the sum of JB80 Wkis spent in preparing for the case at the Quarter Sessions last year. Supt. Jones also gavo evidence. He corro- borated the evidence of Inspector Bagshaw, and said that there was one licensed house to every 225 of th inhabitants of Abergele and Pensarn. It was taken away there would be one for every 242. He considered the living accommodation of the house was wretched, and the ventilation was bad. CnoBs-examined by Mr Crabbo: At the annual licensing scssio-i he had said that he had no objection to the conduct of any house. He had made complaints as to the structural condition cf some houses in his division. lie did not think as regards living accommodation that he had any house in his division as bad as this. In Ruthin the justices vistc-d the ircniscs. He singled out this house because it was bad. He cociiMidered that two barrels a week was very good for a house cf this sort. As regards that being evidence as to the requirements of the district, he thought that there were plenty of houses near. Supt. Jones further said that it was the justices who put the parties to the expense of defending the e Last year. They went ao far last, year, ajid hoped to go a -ttle bit fur- ther this year (laughter). Mr J. Hughes, architect, Denbigh, presented a derailed report as to the house and its acoom- modaibion, and said that Bomo of the rooms were badly lighted. The bouse generally was in a fair state of repair, but the sanitary con- dition, in his opinion, was decidedly bad. It was not a house suited to the requirements of a public house. Mr Crabbe: WTith regard to the sanitary ar- rangements, the local sanitary authority have never raised any objection? Mr Hughes: That dees not count for much, Mr Crabbe (laughter). Mr Crabbo said he would plead "Not guilty," and reserve his defence, but he thought that it was only right to eniter a protest against what was being done. Last year thev had been put to run enormous expensberut ;C80-in defend- i ng this licence, and then ait Denbigh the whole ease fell through. He thought that they should ■at loA-st have been loft alone this yoa.r. He .asked in common fairness that tho lioenco should be renewed on that occasion. He bad evidence to call, but would prefer to call it in another place. The Chairman said the Bench had dccided to refer the licence, and would grant a provisional renewal that diay. ELECTIONS' ABSORBING INTEREST. A case oamo on in which Ann- Williams, a young woman, was the complainant, and John Roberts was the defendant. It had been ad- journed from the preceding court. On that occasion a solicitor's olerk from Colwyn Bay

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DENBIGHSHIRE HISTORICAL PAGEANT. MR F. R. BENSON'S VIEWS ON ITS UTILITY. Writing from 11. Ilenrictta-etrcct, Covent Garden, Mr F. R. Benson statce:— May I bo permitted to occupy some space in your paper, to speak of what a pageant is cap- able of doing for Denbigh and tho country. I do not know of any scheme, of any machinery, or of any force for ennobling, educating, and re- creating the people more efficiently thwn the page- ant. Among those who work for it, a.nd UiOcO who behold it, all diRerences of opinion diisap- pear, and all become united iu one joint effort to do honour to the e".bject of their etory. Looking round Denbigh Castie, ,"th its me-, moneri ot the past, memories of public service such as have made our Empire what it k-, I need not dwell on the effect to be produced by the mere recital of the history of ii,6 walls and their defenders. What a splendid exaraple for use of to- day is contained in :'jY ahort striking pictorial illustration of the liros and brave OoxÓ8 oi theeo men. The stories our lathers: have will of the gieatnecs of our Empire, is one which has never failed to appeal to tho people of this country. In the stress of modern life and the hurly burly to become in a way the workshop of tile world, we have somewhat forgotten in the last century, or have relegated to a back placc, the part our forefathers played in making our Empire what it is. The din of the work-hop, the smoke of the manufacturing towns, and the difficulty of life under conditions so opposed to the old free life of Britain, docs not constitute a problem which comes close homo to the people living in the Vale of CI wyd, but it dees touch closely tho many thousands of visitors, who come in the summer to the beautiful coasts of Notrh Wales, c.nd it is a problem which bulks largely in tho thoughts of many of these thousands whom it is hoped to draw to see the Denbigh pageant. No country can act with true wisdom or courage, and in that Epirit solve the problems of the day, that does not keep an eye on the problems of yesterday, and the problems of to-morrow. That is one of the lessons that a pageant teaches peo- ple. As an artist, I find truth in the saying of a great man "that a pageant is one of the chief means of reviving the art sense of WTestern Europe." It seems to me that we arc only to- day realising how much we in the last two cen- turies or century and a half have lost by tilaf neglect of the beautiful, which is absolutely essential to the well-being of the community. With our industrial energy and activity, and tho keen noes of our public life, and constantly rccur- ring problem of tho West, is how that art senso can be revived. Wo find some answer to his question, for in the production of a. pageant we make use of, and borrow from all the arts. ARTS AND CRAFTS REVIVAL. The communities which have resolved to give pageants have found taking place in their midst a revival of various arts and craft3, which had drifted into disuse. In a pageant, too, not onJy do we learn how our forefathers solved problems of educational and national defence, but also that they could strike a strong blow in behalf of their homes, because they possessed the trained cyo and hand, which the cultivation of arts and crafts produces. It puita before the people in an illuminating way, golden ideals of life, and makes them feel that they can do a better day's work after see- ing it. It can show how those who afsistcd to lay tho foundation of the British Navy were actuated by the sarno spirit which sent out our Volunteers to fight in South Africa, a few years ago- The story of the deeds of our ancestors has been to a certain extent put. into the background, but it is now being brought prominently for- ward in all systems of education, and very wisely so, as it is now realised what an important part it plays in the life of men. We cannot get away from the hnks which bind us to the past; let us see that tho pictures of the past are pwt in a noble fashion before the people who have it in them to be as noble as ever their ancestors were. In conclusion, the pageant will tell of the making of Great Britain, of tho welding of the Cymry, tho brother peoples, into the Anglo- Celtic race, the dwellers in "This royal throne of kings, this eccptered isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradite, This fortress built by nature for herself, Against infection and the hand of war; This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea." EThe benbigh pageant will bo held on July 30th and 31st, and August 1st.—Ed.1.

ST. ASAfjti PAlilbH COUNCIL ELECTION ELEVEN CONSERVATIVES ELECTED. The annual parish meeting for St. Aeaph waa held on Monday evening in the Boys' School- room, when thore was a large attendance. At the opening of the proceedings, Mr Wil- liams (clerk) stated that Dr. Davies, the chair- r man of the Parish Council, had intended being present, but circumstances had arisen which prevented his attendance. On the motion of Mr Cleaver, Mr Joseph Lloyd, solicitor, was unanimously elected to the chair. < Mr Lloyd said it was very satisfactory to find that so much interest was taken in the election, and that so many electors took the trouble to attend that meeting. It showed that the citizens of that no mean city were awakening to their responsibilities, and that they kept a. watchful eye on local government. He had seen parish meetings held when it was almost impossible to get Oil with the business, so sparse had been the attendance. Ho asked for nominations for parish councillors, adding that there were eieven to be elected. In the event of there being more than that number nominated a show of hands would be taken, and if a poU wore demanded it must be supported by five electors. Mr Kelly then handed in eleven nominationa on behalf of the Conservative Party, and Mr S. D. Thomas, on behalf of the Liberal Party, put in a like number. Addressing the meeting, the Chairman said: Well, gentlemen, are there any more nomina- tions? Is there anyone in St. Aeaph who had not been nominated? (laughter). The Rev. Worthington Fowell asked for a return of the attendance of the parish councillors during the past three years, and the Clerk read the list as follows:—Meetings held 41. Attend- ances: Mr H. A. Cleaver, 37; Dr. Davies 36; Mr Mansbridge, 33; Mr Robert Jones, 23; Mr Lothian, 23; Mr Walter Williams, 21; Mr J. P. Jones, 20; Mr J. C. Jones, 18; Dr. Easter- by, 16; Mr Simon, 12; and Dr. Lloyd, 9. The names were then arranged in alphabetical order, and the voting was as follows:—Mr Ro- bert Jones, Probate Office, 61; Mr John Lothian, 58; Mr J. Elias Price, Liverpool House, 56; Mr Walter Caradoc Roberte, 52; Mr H. A. Cleaver, 51; Mr Charles Mansbridge, 51; Mr Walter Wil- liarne builder, 51; Mr J. Wynne Davies, Cosmo, 50; All- J. Emrys Jones. 50; Dr. Davias, 43; Mr J. C. Jones, 39. The above were elected, and were ail nominated by Mr Kelly. Those who were not elected, and were nominated by Mr Thomas, were the following: Dr. H. Lloyd, 24; Mr Joseph Thomas. Hafod Elwv, 17; Mr J. P. Joners, 16; Mr John Roberts, Bryn Poivn Pacb, 15; Mr S. D. Thomas, China Shop, 13; Mr gan Williams, Rivcrdale, 13; Mr Robert i,r,, berts, Mill-street, 11; Mr J. Simon, 11; MF John Williams, Plas Captain. 9; Mr Hugh Ro. bert Hughes, Tynewydd, 7; Mr William Jones, Mill-street, 5. The Chairman a-sked if anyone desi-ed-a poll. DESERTED. Mr Thomas said he was sorry to have to tell the meeting that the leaders of theLiberal Party on that occasion had completely deserted them. He had expected that they would have been pre- sent to support the candidates put forward, but they had left them to fight the battle alone. He supposed they had had such a beating on Saturday that they were ashamed to show them- selves (laughter). It was rather hard on him that he should have to do what was required, without anyone to support him. He did not wa.nt to put the city to the expense of a poll, but thought the Conservatives might withdraw a few names, and allow the Liberals to be repre- sented on the Council. As it was the Council would be all of one colour. Would that. be fair to the ratepayers? Mr Farrow: I do not think you can have better men than thoce we have selected Mr Thomas: Cannot we have a compromise? Mr Farrow: It will be a shame to put the city to the expense of an election Mr Thomas: You must remember, Mr Farrow, that there will bo no one there to look after these gentlemen. They are all of one colour. The Chairman: I know of no colour here, and I do not think you will find there will be colour on the Parish Council, no matter who is re- turned. Mr Hughes (Tynewydd): I protest most strong- ly against this election being run on political lines, as it has been to-night. It is clear that the whole thing is a political move. Is it in the best interests of the ratepayers that it should be so? Mr Thomas: If Mr Hughes demands a poll I will second it. Mr Williams (Plas Captain): I think it is^bnly fair and just that both parties should be repre- sented on the Council. It is not right to have all of one colour. Cannot we have a. com- promise, the same as is done in other places? Mr Thomas: Dr. Lloyd and Mr J. P. Jones are willing to give you seven if you will allow us to have four. Will you accept that, Mr Lloyd? The Chairman: I know of no side. I am chairman of this meeting. I cannot arrange a compromise. I mrfst take the names as they are given to me, and if anyone demands a poll, and is supported by four other electors, I must take It. Mr Isaac Roberts: I came here to support the old councillors, but it seems to me that it has gone the other way about. Mr Belcher: I Jo not think that anyone can call it a good attendance when two councillors put in but a few appearances. The Council has met 41 times, and yet there are some who have only attended 15 times. How can they expect to be returned again? If they cannot attend more than 15 times in three years they should give way to someone else. Mr H. R. Hughes (Tynewydd): I demand a poll because many of cur men have not turned up to-night. They have betrayed us and them- selves as well. Mr Williams (Plas Captain): W7hat is the m of having a poll when St. Asaph and the neigh- bourhood served us as they did on Saturday? What is the use o-f having a poll now when Lon. don has gone as it has (laughter). Mr Hughes: Wo should put men in because of merit and not because of colour. The Chairman Mr Hughes demands a poll. A Voice: And I propose that he bears the £10 expense. On requesting the necessary number of elector* to rise and support the proposition, only three stood np. The Chairman then declared the first-named eleven elected, and the meeting closed. !— J_

CARNARVON. ARIVALS.—Christiana s.s.. Griffiths. I,iveit pool; W. S. Cfi.ine s.s., Williams, Liverpool { Ladv Lilford, Ferguson, K'l'ceel; Gladys Point of Avr; Margaret, Jonos. Poirtinllaen; Breton s.s.. Roberta, Liverpool. SAILINGS.—Christiana B., Griffiths. Liver. pool; W. S. Caine RS., Williams, Liverpool; J-^mets, Lewis, Cardiff; Frances, Evans, Ybuarba.1; Aoron Ikll D:lVi cs Swansea; John- IHewelvn. Da-vies, Port mad oc: Mabel, s.s.. Wilq lia.ms, Point of Ayre: Breton s.s.. Roberta* Nevin; Cnaignair e.s., Williams, Liverpool.

aeked for a postponement on the ground that his firm, Messrs Porter, Amphlett, and Jones, had been unable to take up the defence owing to their having been instructed at a late hour. Mr Joseph Lloyd, Rhyl, who appeared for the complainant, absented to the adjournment, but it was Mr Lloyd himself who was now absent, while Mr Latimer Jones appeared to represent tar, de: csirio into the box and for another adjournment, Mr Lloyd not having turned up. Mr Latimer Jones: My friend obliged MM last time, aaid I do not wish the case to ba taken in his absence. I am afraid he is arigiwed in the County Council elections (hvaghter;. Mr E. A. Crabbo, another advocsute in I), court, said I had a telopiuimc ner£-e [.-v«j third party ti-t-s inanxng, asking nte •■■o wlhai 1 could in the Mt Ljoyri m a osutMlidal« for the Yii.nt8bi Prestatyn, and prohaitr; i; ran?, -N the ap|x>uttiiieiii J14 baud U>-dsrj-. IV" t is very natural. I thim tbsc, mt inrxjlanatioo, lUJ. friwiu noonRt <*djt«wpninerit. Cite M.-vgnssif»4«j M'J"'lt\Ill the case te ti?/> v^v.rt. HARD WORK AT HOME. John Wynne, of Tynewydd, Llanafydd, was of>arge'J by Uuinekeerier D. Schoticid with tres- iltaamvg in pursuit of comes on February 7tu. Mr Crabbe prosecuted, and asked for a sub. stantial penalty as it waa a bad case. David Sonofioid said h« saw the defendant in the Landslip Cover on the Kinmel Estate. De- fendant had a ferret -.Ith hun, as well as a. number of nets, thrœ rabbits, and he was digging in a rabbit burrow for another rabbit. Ho spoke to the defendant, who admitted that he had no right there. and defendant then offered him 10s to say nothing awbout it. Defendant said he did not offer 10s. What the kcopor said was that if he (defendant) offered him 10s he would not accept it. K* was oa-bchmig ra-bbits, a.nd one ran about 20 yards from tile field, and lie followed it. He had a permit to oatch rabbits ou adjoining land until J anuary 8th. Supt. Jones said defendant had been charged at Denbigh of assaulting a gamekeeper. Defendant was fined 103 and 196 costs, or one month's hard labour. On the interpreter explaining to defendant tho decision of the Beuah, he replied, as he handed over the money: "I will pay. I haw plenty of hard labour at home."