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BANGOR FOOTBALL FIXTURES. I Idarch ?.Ird.- March tnth (Good Friday).—Birkenhead Home. March 30th. Naatwich Home. April 1st (Easter Monday). -Tranmer-e R,,vers Home. April 13th.-Wrexham Victoria Away.

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CONWAY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WOMEN'S PRIVILEGE. Tho monthly meeting of the Conway Board of Guardians was held on Friday, when Mr J. W. Raynes, J.P., presided, and the members present were: Dr. J. Spinther James, Rev. David Da vies, Messrs Robert Parry, William Williams, F. Hart, David Jones, 0. W. Roberts, and S. R. Bartley, and Mi-s Champneys (Llandudno), Messrs Edward Roberts and Thos. Abram (Con- way), Mr Edward Jones and Mrs Oldman (De- ganwy), Mrs Lloyd (Colwyn Bay), Messrs P. H. McClement (Penmaenmawr), Hugh Owen and Robert Roberts (Llangwstenin), W. F. Jones (Llechwedd), Richard Williams (Glan Conway), Ben. Fisher (Caerhun), Richard Jones and E. J. Evans (Llanbedr), J. A. Jones (Llysfaen), and Edward Williams (Llanelian), together with Mr T. E. Parry (clerk), Mr J. W. Port (deputy clerk), and other officials. THE LATE ALDERMAN HUGH HUGHES. Tho Chairman said that he much regretted to have to announce the death of Alderman Hugh Hughes, who was present at the last Board meeting. During the time Mr Hughes had been a member of the Board he had proved him- self to be a very able and powerful man. A vote of condolence with the widow and family was passed. THE COUNTY SCHOOL. Mr Owen W. Roberts moved that the appoint- ment of a representative of the Guardians on the Llandudno and Conway County School Governing Body be adjourned until after the election. Mr William Williams proposed that the Rev. David Davies, Llandudno be re-elected, and after some discussion Mr Roberts withdrew his pro- position and supported the re-appointment- of the Rev. David Davies, which was carried unani- mously. A SUBSCRIPTION. It was decided to send a donation of JE5 53 to the Conway Nursing Fund. DEFECTIVE ACCOUSTIC PROPERTIES. Mr Owen W. Roberts called attention to the accoustics of the Board Room, and said that it was very difficult to hear at times. lie pro- posed that the Board should take the matter into consideration, and see whether some im- provement could not be effected. The members of the Ll&ndudr.o Council had been suffering under the same difficulty, and they altered the seating, which had made a vast difference. Mr David Jones proposed that the matter be deferred until the next -Board meeting, when they may have some experts elected on tho Board. Mrs Lloyd seconded Mr Jones' proposition, and said that it was possible that those who could not hear at preeent may not be returned to the new Board (laughter). Arr, O. W. Roberts: That may be my fate (laughter). Mr J. A. Jones said that he did not think it was a proper time to embark upon any such expenditure at present. He could hear Mr McClement very clearly although he sat a long way off. Mr McClement: My voice is a verv penetrating one. Upon being put to the vote the matter was deferred. PRIVILEGE BEFORE RESPONSIBILITY. A letter was read from the Elham Union ask- ing the Board to join in an appeal to Parliament for legislation, which would make married women with separate estates liable to contribute to the maintenance of their parents, in view of the fact that the Court of King's Bench had ro- cently held on the appeal of the Pontvpool Union that a. married woman with ample separate estate was liable. This, it was con- tended created a legal anomaly, and an unfair distinction between the sexes. In the very case which was the subject of appeal one brother contributed a shilling a week and another six- pence towards their father's maintenance, yet the married daughter escaped though she was more able to contribute than her brothers. Mr Owen Roberts said he would move that the Board support that movement. There were undoubtedly cases in which persons were allowed to go on the rates when their married daughters were well able* to help to support them. Mr P. H. McClement: I second. I think it is high time that these women were taucht to do something (laughter). They are agitating for votes and one thing and another. Let them contribute towards the maintenance of their parents, and do something for the country (laughter). Dr. Sninther James: I move an amendment that until the ladies get their votes we do not legislate in regard to them at all (laughter). Mr Ben. Fisher: I second that. Mrs Lloyd: Let me second that, Mr Chair- man. The amendment was carried by ten votes to seven. Llovd: We want privilege before re- sponsibilities (laughter and applause).

CONWAY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. LLYSFAEN APPLY FOR URBAN POWERS. A MISSING DEPUTATION. The monthly meeting of the Conway Rural District Council was held on Friday, when Dr. J. Spinther James presided and the other members present were: Messrs J. W. Ravnes, Ben. Fisher. Robert Roberts, Hugh Owen, Richard Williams, W. F. Jones. H. Rogers Jones, Richard oones, E. J. Evans, Hugh Davies, Edward Williams, together with the Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry)," the Sanitary Inspector (Mr Levi John), and the Road Surveyor (Mr John Davies). PENRHYN WATER SUPPLY. The Sanitary Inspector reported that the warer supply at Penrhyn continued to be very un- satisfactory. During the recent frost the top houses had been for about three weeks wniiout water to flush their drains, only what they earned from the tanks from a lower level, and he im- pressed on the Council the importance (f having the water supply improved before the summer months. Tho matter was referred to a sub-committee, consisting of Dr. Spinther James. Mess's Ro- bert Roberts, and Hugh Owen, and a resolution in favour of applying for a loan of E200 towards carrying out the work, provided the sub-cojn- mittee could secure a suitable site for the erection of an engine house, was carried. LIFE AND DEATH. It was reported that the number of 1 I-tbs in the Glan Conway district during the pad month was six, and one death occurred. In the Cn- way district the births were nine, and deaths five. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNOR. The Clerk reported that the term of Mr Hugh Owen as a representative of the Council on the Board of Governors of the Llandudno and Con- way County School had expired. A member proposed that Mr Hugh Owen be -re-elected. Mr J. W. Raynes: Had we not better wait to see if Mr Owen is returned to the Council after the election. The Clerk pointed out that the fact whether Mr Owen was returned or not would not affect the position, as they had a perfect right to elect a representative from outside the Council. Mr Hugh Owen was then re-elected. CONDOLENCE. The Chairman moved a vote of condolence with tile widow and family of the late Alder- man Hugh Hughes, which was seconded by Mr J. W. Raynes, and carried in silence. A LOST DEPUTATION. A letter was read from the Llysfaen Parish Council stating that a deputation, consisting of Messrs Robert Evans (Mohrcroft), Henry Lloyd (Gwyndy), and II. Evans (Penbedw), would at- tend to request the District Council to approve and support a resolution which it was intended to forward to the Local Government Board by the Llysfaen Parish Council to put into operation without delay the order of the County Council of Carnarvonshire forming the parish of Llysfaen into an urban district. The Chairman stated that the quQstion had been before the Council before. and a resolution had been passed dealing with it. Mr Rogers Jones: Then that rw>lution must be rescinded before we can deal with the matter. Mr J. A. Jones: It is too important a matter to come before us in such a hurried manner. An official was then sent to can the deputation in, but upon his return he said that he failed to find the gentlemen (laughter). The matter then dropped. IMPUDENT THEFT AT LLANDUDNO. As Abram Goldman was passing the premisee of Messrs Stead and Simpson, bootmakers. Llan- dudno, on Thursday night, lie coolly picked up five pairs of lxx)-ts from t.'he stand outside the shop and walked awa.y with them. Serg't -Instructor Kensitt, who witnessed the theft, gave information to the police, and P.C. Ross hailed a cab and proceeded in pursuit of the man whom he captured near Colwyn Bay. Prisoner was on Friday morning brought be. fore the magistrates, and sentenced to a month's imprisonment with harl labour.

A LLANRWST SENSATION. COAL MERCHANT ARRESTED. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT FROIVi HIS LATE EMPLOYERS. Quite a sensatio-n mas caused in Llan- rwst on Friday afternoon by the arrest of a ecal merchant, well-known in Ulk town, on a charge of embezzlement. Lai'l in the afternoon, John Williams, who ii now carrying on a coal business in tlit- Alexandria' Uoalyard; was brought up on a warrant betore Messrs lsgoed J Où ':1:0 (ohadriuian), Messrs H. J. Vt. Watlmg. John ifcackwall, and W. J. Williams. The prosocutor was Air Edward Boaze, secretary to Messrs P. and H. Lewis, Lul.; timber mcroharics, Llanrwst and Conway, and he represented by Mr liatime-r Jones (Messrs Porter, A-nipillett and J oueoj. The charges w-ore "that he being a clerk with the s.a.id. comp.any did felonious1.y and fraudulently embezzle and steal the sum of 1:2 4s 2d, mone- received by him, and which he had nolo accounted for." Hi was further charged with embezzling snnu of 12s 2d and lis, a" the monies oi Messrs Lewis. Mr A. Lloyd Griffith appeared for the prisoner. Mr LtJ.i mer Jones formally a.T>plied for a remand until the following Tuesday, in order that tlhe witnesses could be-sub- poenaed. Mr Lloyd Griffith did nJ; obejot, and asked that the prisoner be allowed out on his own recognisances, as the charge was only a small one to which defendant had a very good answer. Mr Latimer Jones said the sums men. tioned in the charges were not 'ohe only sums." Mr Griffith objected to this statement. The Chairman: He Is here up on two charges only. Mr Latimer Jones: I ask for substantial ba.il. The Chairman (to prisoner): We formally remand you until Tuesday next, bail being granted yourself in ZCIO, and one suretv of CIO. Mr deling: Who has instituted these proeeedingrs ? Mr Latimer Jones: Messrs P. and H Lewis. W illiams was thereupon released on bail PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TiilAL. RELEASED ON BAIL. The prisoner surrendered to his bail on 1 lies-day morning, the magiiLi ates on the bench b»mg Dr. T. E. Jones (presiding), Messrs 0. Isgeed Jones, L. W. Jeli Pettit and W Hughes. Mr James Porter of (Messrs Porter, Amphlett and Joneo) appeared to prosecute and Mr A. L. Griffith appeared for the pi At the outset, the defending solicitor ap- plied for a further remand. He said the prisoner had only been arrested on the previous Friday, and they had had very V kime to go into the defence. He was afraid lie could not do his client justice if the cas3 was heard that day. Mr Porter strongly obejeted to anything of the soil He htAl witnesses from a dis- tance and was prepared to go on with the case. 11, after liaaring the evidence, there was any justification at all for such an ap- plication, he would be pj-epared co accede to it. The magistrates decided to hear the case. "A SERIOUS CASE." Mr Porter then proceeded to outline the. case, which he described as a serous one. Ine prisoner had been in che employ of Messrs P. and H. Lewis, at Convyav, for two years, and was transferred to Lia n- rwst as clerk in charge two vears .,go. In that ocJpacity it was his duty to receive '„iie monies of the company and to enter them on the books. Last July, owing to circumstances which had arisen, it bacame neccssary for the company and prisoner to part, and he was dismissed. Since that time a S/j3,.te of things, which unfortunately was common in suoii cases, began to be 1"8- I vealed to the company, and they became so pronounced that it was necessary to take those proceedings. Three eases had been selected, end if lJle bench were satisfied with the evidence, it would be their duty Bay th-e was a prima facie case for tri.al by jury. When the prisoner was dis- missed, he was asked for a petty cash book that existed when he was appointed to Llanrwsit, but that was not forthcoming. There was also a' yard book missing. EVIDENCE CALLED. Edward Boaze said he was the secretary of the company. The prisoner was appointed clerk in charge of the Llaairwst bnalicll in August, 1904, and he continued in thiir employment until July, 1906. His dut.i with reg,ard to monies were co liter an account of all ho received through the general casih book for goods tà1.at bad been passed through the day-boou. 11,. identified the liandwriting of the prisoJtr on ihe re- ceipt for JE:2 4s 2s produced. He had Deen through the books and the money was not accounted for. Mr Porter: Have the petty cakh book and yard book been frequently pressed for from the prisoner ?—Yes. Several applica- tions have been made, and one was made in writing, but the books have not been found yec. And in consequence the company have been considerably inconvenienced in their business ?-Yes. All business done in the yard was entered in the ya.rd book, and that is a complete loss to the compaJny as we cannot debit it. agains*; the customers. Cross-examined, the witness said lie was not present when the prisoner was dis- missed, but Mr Barlow (the general man- ager), Mr Lewis, and Mr Latimer Jones were present. So you are not in a position to swear that the petty oaish book was missing that day ?—I can swear that it was missing the next day. Did you get a reply to your application in writing to the prisoner?—Not tha.t I am aware of. You don't know whether his solicitor re- plied?—No. I do not, but I do know that the books have not b?en produced. Did you know why WillibJms was dis- misood ?-Wll, the directors were not sat- isfied with the way he was oonduotang the business. Do you know wh-delver they made a charge against him?—Not being present, I could not say. SUMMARILY DISMISSED." Is it not a fact that you dismissed him summarily on the spot without giving him wages ?—He was summarily dismissed for n<i>; obeying orders. Do vou know he didn't receive wages at fir-s.t ?-I know that be had taban tuiem out of thebox. Wages in lieu of notice I mean?—We did not consider he was entitled to any. If you did not consider him entitled to any whv did you give him a fortnight's wages tfoe same rl^v ?—I am not aware of that. He paid himself out of the cash box Has any application been made at any time respecting these specific sums?-—-No. I take it th-at the only application was we wai-i-aht Are your company aware that he has a wife and two children ?-Yes. And are they also aware that he has ust started business in town P- Yes. lesicfes entering the cash whic.h he re- vived he had oilier duties to do ?—Yes. He was to buy the necessary .stock?— So, not without consulting the manager. Do you know what the takings were dur- .ng the first half-year he was in Lla'jirw^L -1 could not say without consulting the nooks. INCREASED TAKINGS. Were the takings considerably increased during the time he was in your employ r —Yes- Very considerably increased?—They im- proved very much. Especially during the past six UioiVohs. How much cash would pass through the prisoner's hands during a twelve month ? -1 could not say. Between and four thousand p-ound, ?-About half that I should say. And for these duties you paid him the large salai-y of 30s per week (-And house rent free. After paying out all expenses appertain- ing to the yard, what did he do with the surplus cash?—Paid it over to the Conway office. If vhey were paid to a representa- tive who happened to bj in LLanrwst, he would sign the cash book, a.,nd if sent by post, the receipt would be sent by the same means. Assuming you had L50 made up n &il,oll sums, would you enter them wpai-atelyl- We put down cheques so mucii, postal orders so much, and cash so nine i Have you your pass book R—N J Didn't you think it necessary to bring it to trace these cheques?—I have noc heard that theore are a'ny cheques missing. You do a pretty good trade here ?—Pretty fair, nothing startling coriSklsring the size of the place. And it is quite at times that there might be two t^Te people in the offioe ?-Yoo, on -narket days. That hap- pens in every offioe. The i-eoeip4 in the case of the L2 4s 2d is given on the bill. In the event of bi customer coming in with the invoice when Williams was engaged it is quhe possible that on the spur of the moment he might omit to make :n entry of it, a.nd make a receipt on the invoice ?—He would be act- very irregularly if he did. It is not busi- ness. Have you at any time seen ihe cash book which is alleged to be lost?—Yes. Have you ever noticed surplus cash, en- tered in the book ?-Xerer. Will you swear that?—Yes. Do you swear in any way that this man deliberately cried to defraud your company or intentionally tried to -embezzle this money- ?—I swear he never p J,4 the money to the company. What his intention was I do not know. The money was never paid in. How are you able MO swear that ?—By the books. There is a record of all that he ha paid in. Don't you think it might be a 1 tde neglect on his part?—I can't say, but the gr,ORI depreciation of stock in the yard shows a exeat deal of neglect. "-NOT ISOLATED CASES." Re-examined by My Porter, witness said that the accounts were prepared by the pmoner to be submitted to the company 3 auditor annutlJily. The three sunis now mentioned had been mentioned and been selected, but they were not isolated cases. Richard Hughes, Gla-gwm-rcad, Pen- machno, described as a contractor, said that on the 18th April, 190.5, he paid the sum of £2 4s 2d in cash to the prisoner- in payment of the bill produced. He rwit- ness) rcoeived no further 3.atement until January last, and in consequence of that, he sent the receipt he had to Messrs P. and H. Lewis. Cross-examined by Mr Lloyd Griffith, the witness well remembeied paying the sum in cash, although it took place two years ago. THE SECOND CHARGE. Mr Porter then said he would proceed with the second charge of embezzling sums of 12s 2d and Us. The Secretary of the c-ompa-ny was again put- in the box, and he produced the ciasb book for the 28th December, 1905. There was no entry of a sum of 12s 2d having been received that day from William EVans, Dolwyddelen. The reoeipt produoed for 12s 2d was in the prisoner's handwriting, if the account had not been paid, L would have be. n the prisoner's duty to send a statement out in Januafc-y, and June last year. The receipi; was taken f r-em a counterfoil book, and in many instances he left the counterfoil blank, so that the firm were unable to check them. This particu- lar counterfoil was not blank. He (wit- ness) produced the ledger showing the item debited to William executor, but this had not been credited. Respecting the sum of lls., the receipt produced for thjJt again was in the prisoner's hand- writing. It was for the sum of 11s. due from D. W. Evans, Pvllati, Bettwsycoed. There was no entry in the ash book for tihac sum. Crocss-examined, witness, said he looked upon the cash book when these men stated they had settled the accounts. So far as he knew 'die lis might have been entered in the petty cash book. William Evans, of Dolwyddelen, stAd the receipt for 12s 2d produced was the one handed to him after paying the bill to Messrs P. and H. Lewis. He could not re member whether he paid it at the office or s3nt it through pest. The account would be paid by cheque. He had a further statement for the same acoount aboufl six weeks ago. D. W. Evans, PylLau. Bettwsycoed, a; joiner, said he paid 12.s 2d to the prisoner, a.nd for which he produced a reoeipt. He again had a -fuitbw- O',at,nipnt from the company in which was included a sum of 15s 2d., which he disputed. He handed the reoeipt produced to Messrs Lewie about throe weeks ago. Supt. WDollam was next called, htid he proved the arrest of ;che prisoner on Fri- day last, on two warrants. Witness read both over to him, and in reply he said, I must see my solicitor about this." This closed the case for the prosecution. A MISSING CHEQUE. Mr W. Hughe.s: What became of the cheaue for 12s 2d? Mr Griffith: That is wisat I wanA; to know. Mr Porter: And so dc I. Mr Griffith, i»Vldressing the bench, said he had two technical objections to the pro- ceedings. The firM; one was in reference to the cheque. Before a man could be charged with embezzlement by cheque, they must have positive proof that he had converted that cheque into money. He submitted that there was no proof at all, and a con- vict-io-i must therefore be qudshed. Mr Porter replied by saying that they were making a preliminary inquiry to see whether there was a fair supposition of the. prisoner's guilt. Mr Griffith remarked that the magis- trates were theire to protect the prisoner. Mr Pettit: No doubt it would be a good answer before a jury. Mr Griffith said the next objection was that the whole proo3>eding £ were lend, be- caluse the information did not state that the Limited Company was incorporated, and in support of this he quoted the oass of Rejina v. Webb. "NO SECRECY." Addressing the Bench, on behalf of the prisoner, Mr Griffith said that, trn did not believe any jury would convict on the evi- dence pioduoed. There had been ao secrecy in any way, and he admitted Lbs receipts as well as having received the money. The company's system of book- keeping was peculiar. Personally, he (Mr Grifhthj was convinced that his client had not uuiiis.id the money for his own use. Whenever the surplus money was handed over by the prisoner, no detailed receipt was given, and it was quite possible that the monies in question were entered with other monies. It was neglige;nee on the part of the prisoner, but, he was not liable for embezzlement. It was unfortunate that the patty cash book was not forthcoming. The prisoner was accused of having de- stroyed it, but he denied that. If the book was produoed there would be a com- plete answer. On behalf of the prisoner, his wife nd family, he asked the magis- trates to give him the benefit of the very grave doubt which existed. Mr Porter replying on the point of law said that the statements produoed to the au- ditor from time to time were false. He submitted that there was ample proof of embezzlement. The prisoner was then charged. and in reply pleaded not guilty, aiid reserved his defence. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. The Chairman said the bealch considered there was a prima facie case, and the prisoner would be oommitted to take nia trUJJ at the next Quarter Sessions, bail- himself in 1:20 and two sureties of 1;10 each -being granted.

NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. The following fixtures were confirmed at a ir.eeting of the League, held at Carnarvon, last v/oek:— 1st DIVISION. March 9th, Colwyn Bay v. Conway; referee, Mr Browne Jones. .vlarch 16th, Carnarvon Y. Festiniog; referee, Li' Vincent. March 16th, Conway Y. Holyhead; referee, Mr F. Beach. Vlarch 16th, Bangor ;v. Llandudno; referee, Mr < LI. Joucls. larch 23rd, Festiniog v. Conway; referee, Mr V, LI. Jones. March 23rd, Bangor v. Carnarvon; referee 1: F. Beach. April 6th, Holyhead v. Bangor; referee, Mr ficent. April 13th, Festiniog v. Holyhead; referee, Mr 1'. Beach. April 20th, Llandudno v. Bangor; referee, Mr r. Beach. jp. April 20th, Festiniog v. Colwyn Bay; referee, Mr W. Ll. Jones. 2nd DIVISION. March 9th, Rhyl Guild v. Ithyl Vieg, referee Mr l1. Jones, Holywell. March 9th, Llandudno Reserves v. Denbigh; reicioe, Air Thomas, Bangor. March 26th, Rhuddlan v. Rhyl Guild referee Mr J. E. Jones, Holywell. April 6th, Rhuddlan v. Denbigh; referee, Mr L Hersee. April 13th, Rhyl Guild v. Ruthin; referee, Mr • mecnt. April 20th, Ruthin v. Llandudno; referee, Mr Jones, Holywell. ./P"' Rhuddlan v. Llandudno; referee Mr F. Beach.

COLWYN BAY. Teams representing' the Colwyn Bay I I t Llandudno Chess Clubs played match at the Cafe Royal, Colwyn Bay, on }r''aVrP, f }V>rn0 •tqu,'id winding by games 2* lol'owing were the scores: — COLWYN BAY. E. D. Rowiands 2 T H. Allbutt 1 H. Evans J. Mrs Miller f W. J. Gregory 2 W Jonec 2 NV. R. flands 1 Total. g LLANOUDNO. R J. Greslev Jones 0 Rev T. Raymond 1 H Higginboltom 14 H. Allen 1 R. Dav es 0 R. Dawson 0 J.J.Rainsford. 1 Total 4

COLWYN BAY HOCKEY FIXTURES. Vlarch 9.—Rancor Town (Men). Away. March 16.Rhyl (Mixed). Home. March 23.—Ruthin (Mixed). Home. *> Good Friday, 29.—Rock Ferry (Men). V&mz. Easter Monday, April 1. — Brooklands (Men) Home.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y- COED. For Week Ending Saturday, Marcih 2nd, 1907. Mean maximum (in shade). 51.5 Mean minimum (in shade) 54.8 Aighest in shade 56 Lowest in shade. 25 Maximum in the sun 105 Lowest on the grass 22 bright sunshine 27.6hrs. Mean amount of oloud 43.5p.c. Observer: Dr. H. W. FOX.

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HOCKEY. -<\ WALES V. ENGLAND AT LLANDUDNO. THE ROSE AGAIN VICTORIOUS. OLEYER WORK BY WELSH GOALKEEPER. (By "Gwilym"). Few, if any, anticipated a Welsh victory when the wearers of t,he rose met the Wales eleven in the h-ockey international match at Llandudno on Saturday. On the contrary, a defeat appeared to be taken for granted, even by the moat hope- f ul. That the Welshmen escaped so well was the only matter for wonder. As far as North Wales was concerned, compara- tively little mierets-t centred in the game, for with His exception of W. E. Jones, of Llandudno, the home team was composed entirely of South Waliians. Whether the North v. South result jusLitied the Selection Commit tec's decision Its a matter of considerable doubt. If Saturday's form may be taken ui representative of the best the eleven could attain, 1 have no hesitation in stating that the forward line in particular would have been materially the bolter for the assist- ance of more northern blood. At least one of the halves could also have been substituted by a superior man from North Wales. Upon the trio at the rear, however, North Waliacis could not improve. The English teani were minus the services of S. H. Shoveller, at centre-forward, and in this respect they indubitably suffered, for Stafford proved but a moderate substitute. H. F. Baker, the other reserve man requisitioned, was the "surprise packet" of the day. Exoepting Jor- dan, he was oasily the best forward on the field. Between 700 and 800 people toed the spectators' whitewashed boundary lic,c-for there were no ropes—when the teams turned out as follow:— ENGLISH. Goal. H. Gurney. (West Bromwich). Backs. Marshall. Brockland. Ilalves. R. M. Milne. L. M. Rcbireon. F. C. Stokes. (Oxford Uni.). (Cambridge Uni.). (Oxford Grad). Forwards. A. 1. Draper. T. S. Stafford. H. R. Jordan. (Bebbington). (Erdington). (Croydon). 1'. M. Rccs H. F. Baker. (Barnes). (Dudley). Umpire: M. G. H. Morton. 0 WELSH. 1 Goal. Bert. Turnbull. (Pct"«rth). Backs. D. T. John. E. W. G. Richards. (W hit-church). (Abergavenny). Halves. K, F Duteon. J. A. Parker, C. W. Shepherd. (Ohepstow). (PontypooJ). (Whitchurch). Forwards. J. Jonathan. H. Sweet-Escott. W E. Jones. (Abergavenny). (Penarth). (Llandudno). W. J. Pallott.. G. Dyke. (Whitchurch). (Penarth). Umpire: Mr Charles Conn ah. THE GAME. The English, in their white shirts, appeared first, and were heartily cheered, the Welsh in red shirts followimig. The ground was wet after the drizzling rain which had fallen during tho morning, but it was not heavy going by any means. From the bully-off the English left got away and Turnbull was called upon "foot" clear in the first minute from Draper. A corner followed, but danger was averted. Led by Dyke, the Welsh forced an opening on the right, but Stocks checked the movement in good time, and set Jor- dan and Baker in motion on t.ho English left. Richards rushed to the rescue, in the nick of time, and cleared with a skilful stroke. The visitors' right again at- tacked, and the Welsh defence were sorely tested, Turnbull rousing a g-reat cheer for a. magnifi- cent clearance. Seven minutes had elapsed ho- fore England opened the score off Draper. The whites had forced a corner, and a sharp melee took place within a few yards of the home net. A terrific drive by Draper gVivo Turnbull no chance. The Welsh right- soon afterwards initia- ted a pretty movement., but Marshall promptly pulled them up. and Roes was given a frolnen opportunity. Turnbull once more plied his feet with snlendid success. A huge drive by Richards placed the English cm the defensive, but the Welsh forwards were lamontablv flow on the ball, and a fine opportunity was lC8t.. In due course, however, W. E. Jonea "directed the first, business-like shot at Gurnev, the hall missing the desired haven by inches only. Jor- move- ment on the visitors' left rwd fhov were checked R,t, the expense of 'sticks" against Wales. Tho penalty was warded off. but a second later Jor- dan struck hard at close quarters, the ball clearing the upright on the wrong side. The Ens'lish kept up a warm attack during the next, five minutes, and the Welsh def^foa — ?rir*icu!ar- ly Richards and Turnbul1—wera ch«v?r«d time and a train for theii fine work Jonathan at lcnc^h raised the scire, allod the Welsh left retaliated smartly, hut several onnortunities were lost by reason of a lack of o:1",h n.nd miserab'e sHc.ot- inrr. Just before half-time Wales forced a. corTiN but it was of no avail. Half-time: England 1, Wales 9. ENGLAND SCORE FIVE TIMES. While the Welshmen enjoyed a fair share of tho play in the opening moiety, in the second round, it was a case of England everywhere—Wales nowhere. Within five minutes of the restart Turnbull was vigorously using feet a.nd stick in defence of his charge. Indeed his operations in the net formed tho featuro of the game. So far as I could see he made no error from the begin-ring to the end of the mateh-a remarkable fact having regard for the manner in which lie was tested. Eventually Baker, whose rare turn of speed a-nd extraordin- ary command over the ball completely baffled Shepherd and Parker, flew at a terrific rate down his wing and centred beautifully, but Stafford blundered badly, Richards clearing neat- ly. Jonathan and Pallott deserved better success from their pretty play during the ensuing few minutes, and Milne was fortunate in checking their progress. Weil served by Stocks, Jordan once more got through for England, and after a delightful co-kscrew run he transferred to Staffoid who 6cored at the second time of ask- ing. His first attempt was cleared in marvellous fashion by Turnbull,but before the stirring cncor which fol'owed this achievement was over the Er- dington centre had netted from the rebound. A tame attack by Wala-, wa3u.str3.t,e,d by Stocks, who passed out to Raker. The Dudley winger again beat Shepherd and sert along to Jordan, who made a loniarkaWe single-handed run righc through the home pack, but his shot went, wide. Within two minutes, however, J. Y. Robinson gave up to Draper, who in turn passed to Jor- dan, and this time the Crovdonite made no mis- take, his shot all but tearing its way through the n-ot This was immediately followed by the miCRt sensational bit of work during the day. Straightway from the "bully" Jordan swept clean through his opponents and scored the fourth point in a reallv bri liarht manner. Three minutes afterwards Stafford brought Turnbull out of the net justi in time to avoid an almost cctrfain score, but Draper promptly rushed in and levelled a beauty from about seven -v.-ir(is dis- tance. Thm-e Turn bid's could scarcely have cheeked its flight. England were thilg five up, but theme were just, a few miraites more before "time." There was, however, quite suffV-iont to allow Jordan to score the sixth after delight- ful stick work between himself a.nd Baker. Final sc,ore:-Eng]-in,ct 6, Wales nil. A FEW REMARKS. The Englishmen undoubtedly deserved their victory. Thcire was abundant evidence to prove that the Principality has much to learn of the real art of hockey. Compared with the exhi- bition of their opponents the display of tho Welsh team was mediocre. As an aggressive force the home eleven were an unknown quan- tity. Time after time they were afforded splen- did opportunities, but the man who should have been on the spot was always located somewhere else. This, in fact, was the main weakness of tho home attack. The men were too prone to rove out. of their positions. Tho result was that when they were wanted they were not to be found. On the Ee'Hish 1ho players never strayed. Another obvious difference between the J, was the superior staying powers of the visitors. Right un to the last minute they went, the whole way. Indeed, it was during the last twenty min- utes that they tcored four of their six goals. » The Welsh defence was quite equal to the En- glish. Richards, John and Turnbull bore the brunt of the fray, and, had their colleagues 1JOrne their partu with equal credit., tho result would have been radically different. Of Tnrn- bu'l's goal-keeping, nothing but unqualified praise can be given. Dutson was the best of the Welsh halves, whilst W. E. Jones bore favourable eomT)arLon with the rest. of a weak forward line. Jordan and Baker were far and away the leading forwards on the field, but Draper rendered much valuable service, was the most prominent of the halves, and Mar- shall of the backs. Gurney was given little to do.

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CYCLE AND MOTOR NOTES PREPARING FOR THE SEASON. A correspondent writes to C. H. Larrette, of the Athletic News, as follows: "How a.m I to get ready for the riding season? It makes me positively envious to read of the enjoyment ycu find in long and fast rides, and though I must be almost young enough to be your son (I am forty-one years of age), a journey of twenty miles, out and home, leaves me a perfect wreck. ( ha ve seen fast riders literally fly past m laugh- ing and chatting merrily, and am always asking myself why cannot I do the same." The answer is not far to seek: Learn how to ride properly. When I state that I first sat on a bicycle in 1873, and that it was not till a couple of years ago I began to really know how to ride, I need not say much more. In no matter what sport a man takes part, some study is required before he can hold his own among enthusiasts. Yet, both as regards cycling and walking, men will not take the trouble to learn. Any man of my own age, who is organically sound, and not overburdened with adipose tissue, can do the same or better than myself. Good, well-fitting boots, and a light, wcllequipped bicycle, are necessary for tbe enjoyment of the respective sports, and another essential is the companionship of better men than oneself. Note carefully their respective styksof riding or walking, and adopt your own to them. No one will improve unless he mixes with his superiors, and keeps his eyes very wide open. DEVELOPMENT. One of the main objections against the motor- omnibus hail been the smell of petrol, but it is now claimed that a new device has been per- fected and patented for obviating the nuisance, whilst at the same time it is asserted that one omnibus company, after careful testing, finds that it can save over 35e. per week per omnibus by its use. The inventors state that the inven- tion can be applied to any ordinary carburetter. The device, while perfectly simple in its working, introduces an entirely new principle, and nothing of the idea has been thought of by the many searching for some improved method of mixing the petrol with the air to form the gas necessary for ignition. A company has been formed to bring the device before the public. Among the other advantages claimed for the invention is a great improvement in the running power of the whole machine, owing to the perfect com- bustion that is obtained. CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB. The March issue of the Gazette shews that the officials are waking up from their Rip Van Winkle-like torpoi. It contains the announce- ment that, the decision of the club to make no further effort to throw open its ranks to tourists generally has commended itself to the majority of cyclists, and given a marked fillip to the re- newing of subscriptions; it publishes the steps that were taken to throw open Bursledon Bridge free of toll to cyclists as such, and tells the various motoring associations that they might fittingly fullow suit, it gives counsel's opinion upon the matter of the responsibility of the owners of poultry for damage caused by their being allowed to stray upon the highway—a point it is about to raise in the Court of Appeal; it gives the text of the Vehicles Lights Bill, which the various cycling associations have pro- moted in Parliament, and which is set down for second reading on March 15th; it announces that through the intervention of the club a Model Lights By-Law has been promulgated by the Lord Lieutenant for adoption in Ireland; and it draws attention to the forthcoming annual general meeting of the club to be held in Lon- don.on the evening of March 8th, and asks that a large and representative attendance may be forthcoming in orner that proposals of a far- reaching nature may be adequately discussed. FUTURE CYCLISTS. The bicycle has now entered so completely into our everyday life that it is not surprising to find the children in our elementary school", being occasionally given cycling subjects for composi- tion lessons. A reader has sent a couple of essays written by two scholars at a Yorkshire school, one a boy of ten and the other a girl of nine, which display an acquaint- ance with cycles and cycling that is quite remarkable, even at a time when a bicycle is one of the commonest "objects of the road- side." THE TALE OF A LOST HEART. A strange story was unfolded by a local cyclist at the Lowestoft Police-court last week, when two fishermen were charged with doing wilful damage to his bicycle. According to the com- plainant's statement, he was riding home in the dark when the two men assaulted him, knocking him off his machine and damaging the handle- bar and several spokes. The most curious part of the incident, however, was that when the cyclist reached home, he found a bullock's heart, neatly wrapped in a handkerchief, attached to his machine, and one of the defendants acknow- ledged that this delicacy was his property, and had been missed by him after the encounter. It was stated in defence that the whole affair was an accident, and the Bench decided that there was insufficient evidence to convict. PrcsumabJv the cyclist kept the heart as compensation for his injuries. THE RULE OF THE ROAD. The National Cyclists' Union are sending out a circular letter to the Press drawing attention to the illegality of cyclists adhering to the centre of the road on which tramlines are laid, and re- fusing to make way ertaking traffic. It certainly seems exceedingly hard upon the cyclist that he should have to resort to the side of the road, where perhaps the surface is dangerously rough and greasy, to make room for a motor- car travelling at twice his speed, but it must be remembered that if he refuses to do this he can be summoned and fined for obstruction. A case has, in fact, recently been taken up against a cyclist by one of the motoring associations and a conviction obtained. It might be thought that tho motorist should be compelled to draw to the near side of the road, providing there is no room to pass on the off side, but passing on the near side (except in the case of a tramcar) would be extremely dangerous and contrary to the rule of the road. Further, the cyclist is often in the position of the motorist, for in overtaking slow horse-drawn traffic he is faced with a choice of evils in overtaking on his wrong side, or crawl- ing behind the obstructing vehicle, and any alte- ration of the rule of the road would affect him adversely with one class of traffic if not the other. He should not forget, however, that the obstructor can be made to suffer for his folly. The position of the cyclist is an unfortunate one, but the safest course is to strictly adhere to the rule of the road, even at personal inconvenience. CITY RIDING. When in the City the other day, writes a corre- spondent to Cycling, I saw what I have never seen before, viz., a newspaper cyclist oome to grief. It cannot be said that he came to grief as any other cyclist would, but his back wheel elid from under him on the treacherous grease of the surface on which he was travelling, and he came to the ground. But, like a pro- fessional acrobat, he knew how to fall. He just put his foot out, and, saving his machine very cleverly, was in the saddle again and away almost before anyone noticed the slip. Some men would have made a bad fall of such a skid. Still, it is just as important to practise falling as to practise keeping in the saddle. This is one of the first things a trick rider learns, viz., how to tumble off without hurting himself. WOMEN MOTOR-CAR DRIVERS. Who can now say that the motor-car is not more easily managed than the horse-drawn vehicle? asks the writer of the Continental notes in the Autocar. The sensation of the week in Paris has been the granting of driving licences to two women who have for months been trying to pass the tests in the handling of cabs. At the same time, two women have gained their licences for motor-cabs without the slightest difficulty, and have now started plying for hire. The moral of this is that as women are now en- tering upon this profession, which has until recently been entirely closed to them, they will turn to the motor instead of to the horse, and that in time wo shall see a large proportion of motor-cab drivers composed of members of what is usually, but not always accurately, described as the weaker sex. ELLEGAARD AT HOME. Thorwold Ellegaard, the present world's sprint champion, is now resting at his private home, a beautiful villa in Frederiksborg, Copenhagen. The Dane is a very homely man, and cares nothing for outside show or advertisement, but he is a credit to professionalism in every respect; a straight rider, thorough sportsman, and ex- emplary liver. In a letter received from him the other day, he tells a. writer in Cycling that, al- though ho had the intention of retiring from tho path at the end of last reason, he cannot very well do so in face of the fact that he is riding and feeling as well as eve: and as the world's championships are to be decided upon his fav- ourite track, where he has gained so many of his successes, viz., the Pare des Princes, Paris, he will endeavour to win the blue riband of the pro- fessional path for the fifth time.

PENMAENMAWR URBAN DISTRFCT COUNCIL. PROPOSED SALE OF THE GAS WORKS. IMPROVED POSTAL FACILITIES. The monthJy meeting of the Penxnaexiiuawl DrDan Lhsuict Council was herd on luestutj, when Mr w. D. JOlWØ presided, and the ouiar members present were: Uoioiiei C. H. D.ubi- shire, Vr. J. Li. Williams, Dr. Jenkine, Aietssrs R. D. Jones, R. E. \\imams, S. Williams, 1 Williams, 6. H. Roberts, D. Jones, R. 1,1. Uwen, E. Davics, toyet'iicr wiLn the ijepuiv Clef], »;r J. W. i'ost), the Surveyor tMr K. J. ilugnw), and the Oodiecior (.\1r John Uwen). THE FINANCES. The Treasurer ropoiie-d that the total receipts from various sources during the past £530 126 lud, and there was a credit balance in hand of L31 4s 9d. THE FIRE BRIGADE. Mr R. D. Jones called attention to a resolu- tion which the Council had reoently passed adopting a scale of charges in connection with the tire brigade, by winch the captain wae to be paid 12s, the firemen 7s, and tne helpers 2s ód each time they went to a lire. Mr Jones eaid that the firemen never showed themselves at Penina,en in a'A-r unless they were called ou4 whilst in other places firemen turned out to practice, and he Uioiight the firemen of Penmacfl- 49 mawr should do the same. Lie propoeed that the attention of the captain and firemen b< caUed to the matter, and that they be requested to practice, as the Council wespending i;¡ oi the ratepayers' money on the brigade, in addi- tion to the scheduled prices. The proposition was adopted. POSTAL FACILITIES. Upon the recommendation of the Estate Com- mittee, it was decided to request the Postmaster General to rearrange the postmen's dutiee at Capelulo, to admit of the Liaii phlar-box being cleared at 10 a.m. instead of 8 a.m., and a morning- delibery of parcels oaastead of in the afteruoon. IMPROVEMENTS. Upon the recommendation of the Roads and Improvement Committee, it was decided that the footpaths on Paradise-road be gTaveiied, and j that a low wall built to support the embank- ment on the west side. It was also decided to have the PlAfi Mawr Footbridge painted. PLANS. Plans for alteration at the offices of Messa Darbyshire, Ltd., were aoproved. So also were those Tor a new road and cottages, west of Cwm-road. for Mr Edward Jones, subject to tho road being 24 feet wide. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The following overseers were appointed: Mr John Dowell, Penmaenmawr Ward; Mr K • 1 liams and Mr W. H. Rhodes, Pantyrafoo < Ward; and Mr Thomas Roberts, Capelulo. THE GAS WORKS. The Gas Committee reported that they had had under consideration the terms of the letter of the Chester and Holyhead Gas and Wat«r t Company, offering the entire gas undertaKing at { Penmaenmawr to the Council for the sum of £ 15,000. The committee thought that the sum was much too hi.g'h, even if based upon the oora. pa.ny's own figures. Mr David Jones proposed that the gas company be asked to reconsider their terms. This was seconded by Mr S. H. Roberts, and carried.

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FEMALE SUFFR.4GE. (To the Editor of tho "Pionr"). Sir -There seemtl to be an impression in the town tl,.t the movement in favour of votes for women is a party agitation. I have been asked by the Ladies Committee of the local branch to write to your paper to point out that this is a mistaken view. The fact that the late Lord Salisbury, Mr Bryce, Mr Arthur Balfour, the Bishop of Liver- pool, and the Bishop of Hereford 8.re amongst thoee who approve of the principle 16 conclusive evidence to the contrary. At the proposed local meeting we hope to have a Conservative in the chair, and to listen to an addref« from a distinguished Liberal lady. Further, I am informed that both the success- ful and the unsuccessful candidates for this division have expressed their sympathy with the movement. At the mooting on March 13th, half the hall will be free; one-quarter of the seate will be reserved at Is each, but they will not be numbered; one-quarter will be reserved and numbered at 2s 6d each. Mr Cocker, 68, Mostyn-street, and Mr Owen (late Mr W. R. I Brookes). 17, Mortyii-ctreet, have kindly con- sented to book the seats ordered.—Yours, etc., Llandudno. E. G. III

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