The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL GUARDIAN FOR DYSERTH. The Parish. Council having sent a request to the County Council to have two representatives on the St. Board of Guardians and Dis- trict Council instead' of one, the County Council sent -the letter to the Rural District Council, and it was considered at Friday's meeting- In the fetter the Pariah Council urged that the piaoe, wa/j growing, and that there were mora paupers thre now than formerly. M*- Edwin Morgan said he oould not quite follow the.argument. It wa3 well known that buildnng operations were going on at Dyserth, and that the summer population was increasing. He did not know that that would also bring- an increase in the number of paupers. He thought it waa a better class of people who went to Dysefrth. The Vice-Chairman (Mr Ed. Williams) not tlhiruk t'hat the Parish Council was correct on t&at pcffh-t. Not only was the population increasing, many houses wore being erect- ed. Ho felt that Dyeerth was entitled to an- other representatiivo on the Board' and Coun- oil, and he moved that they do what was poa- sible to caj-ry out the wishes of the people. Mr Edwin Morgan: Is it the wish of the parish, to Rave two members? Too Vice-Chairman: Yes- The Clerk pointed .out that as Dye-erth had a representative on the Board of Guardians as well as on the Rurail District Council the mat- ter would have to be dealt with by a commit- tee representing Denbighshire as well as Flint- shire. Lianddulas had alga a_=iked for another member, and they would be euro to renew thoir application if this waa proceeded with, in Qr- der to make matters equal. Mr Conwy Bell thought the matter required' very- careful consideration. They Jtad to rew- memoor that not onliy Dyserth would be affgot- ed, but many other places besides. When the application was mado from Llanddulas it was met- with the argument that it would be a bad precedent to increase ono particular place's representation. Dyserth had only a rateable valoo of £5772, yet Tretneirchion with £449B had only one member. They ahould refer the matter to a small committee. He agreed that Dyserth was gTow- ing rapidly, but it was not correct to say that pauperism waa on the increase; it waa the other way about. The Vice-Chairman urged that they Should treat each place on its merits. He feilit that Dyserth oould be better represented by two membera than by one- If he oouLd1 not attond the meeting he oould arrange with his colleague to look after matters. Mr Conwy Bell: Rhuddlan will be asking for aruotlher menibeil The Vioe-Chairman replied that although Rhuddlan had tihreo members it did not follow that they were all present at each meeting. Mr Conwy Bell: L We have a rateable value of near £17,000. Mr Edwin Morgan: The same thing will ap- ply to every parish with one member. The Clerk pointed out that tho basis of re- presentation wag fixed on rateable value, popu- lation and area. Mr Ooir.»y Bell observed that Dyserth. had but 2000 acres, wh areas Tremeirchion had .nearly douible, and yet had only one membej. ;1\1;" Wm. Morris moved that a small com- mittee be appointed' to go into the matter. Mr Morgan asked if there was any legal ob- jection to increasing the number of members- The Clerk paid there was no legal objection, but the Council had to see that one district did not have an unfair advantage over other places. M-r Mongan said he would have no objection to Dyserth having another member provided justice was done to other pai'i&hea. The Clerk said there was a great outcry vHhen Rhyl had nine members, and the difficulty was got or by the division into wa,rd3. Mr Conwy Boll pointed out that if they had' more members they would have to get a larger room for their meetings. In summer it waa far too crowded with 50 members, officials and reporters. The Chairman (Mr W. S. Roberts) We had better meet outside. Mr Edwin Morgan: I agree, we are crowded. The Vice-Ohainman: I have done my duty to Dearth. The place is increasing and we wa.nt another member. On the motion of Mr Edwin Morgan, second- ed by Mr R. E. Griffiths, it was decided to rCJ- fer. the matter to the Board of Guardians for their views on the subject,

THE ABERGELE~COMMON LODGING-HOUSE CASE. HEAVY PENALTY INFLICTED. On Saturday, at the Abergele Police Court, the adjourned casa was taken against Caroline La-r- scn, tor keeping an unregistered common lodg- ing house The case was adjourned from the .ast court with the understanding that if during t 'e month the house was not used as a common lodging house only a nominal penalty would fco inmcted, wheron, cn th3 other hand, if it was still used the full penalty of £5 would be im- /posed. Mr Amphlett, who appeared for the Urban Council, said that the houso had been watched by an employee rf the Council, and a record was taken of tae persons who came out each morn- ing. Thev numbered from 23 down to 5, and ltahans, German bands, and the usual stream of tramps had, it wa3 alleged, slept in the house. The defendant was liable to a penalty of B2 per day, ai well as the full penalty of JS5. She had already been twice convicted, and, according to the Act, she could be disqualified for five years from keeping- a common lodging house. He did not ask for that disqualification, as she might want to keep a common lodging house elsewhere, but he did ask the Bench to support the Council, who had absolute control in tho matter. Defendant, on being asked what she had to say, stated that the only persons now staying at the house were weekly people. Wm. Rowlands, an employee of the District Council, gave evidence as to the class of persons sleeping in the house. The Chairman (Mr Duncan Miller, with whom was Dr. Wolstenholme, Dr. Peter Jones, and Mr Griffiths) said the Bench looked upon the case Iq a very serious one, as the defendant ha.d been three times before thfc court, and last time she was given a chance. It 'might be a serious matter tof her, but they had to administer the Jaw as it was, and she had defied them three times. He understood that the Bench at tho last court had decided to inflict the full penalty, but they would not go so far as that, and instead of fining her B5, as they could have done, she would be fined £3 and costs. Mr Amphlett asked as to the penalties for keeping the place open in the future. The Chairman 6ld that would have to be [roved. Mr Amphlett said defendant would know that every day she kept it open 3I10 would be liable to a penalty, say of J61 per day, so that in 20 days there would be £20. Th3 Chairman: I think we consider £.5 is enough now. It 13 a very big increase on the previous fines, and I hope it will have the de- sired effect. She had better understand that if she came here again she will be liable for eveiy day. Mr Amphlett asked permission to say that it had been attributed to him in the press that he had not at Colwyn Bay supported the Abergele Council. Ho had always supported what they had done.

NEW COUNTY BUILDINGS AT RUTHIN. The "Building News" contains the following description of the new County buildings now in course of erection, and a very fine illus- tration of the buildings appears also in the same number:— "These buildings to bo erected for the Denbigh- shire County Council are from the designs and under the supervision of their county architect, and surveyor, Walter D. Wile3, and is built on a site presented by the Ruthin Town Council, who have also generously placed the limestone quarry at the County Council's disposal. The building comprises: in the basement, storage-rooms, heat- ing chambers, etc.; ground floor, an octagon" vestibule 16-ft. in diameter, with the main stair- case beyond, both panelled and fitted in Austrian oak with polished granite columns. The rooms on this floor are devoted to the care of the deputy-clerk of the peace and the organiser of edu- cation. Attached to this is lavatory accommoda- tion for the use of the whole staff. On this floor, level but not communicating, are the weights and measures office of the western divi- sion" of the county. On the first floor over the main staircase is a small colonade of polished granite columns, and the rooms are for the use of the clerk of the peace and the education staff. Four strong rooms for the various departments and caretaker's residence are provided. The building is built of tooled local limestone facings with dressings of Runcorn stone. The main en- trance is flanked on either side with polished emerald pearl granite columns 22 feet high, the steps are of Idle stone, and roofs of green slate. The county accountant and treasurer will still be located at Denbigh, and the chief-constable and countv architect and surveyor at Wrexham, aa at present. The contractor for the work is Wil- liam Hopkins, of Birmingham. The heating, which is of low pressure, is by Dilworth. and Carr, Preston. All the floors are of reinforced concrete, by Homan and Rodgers, Manchester. The strong "room door and fittings are by Chubb, Ltd., and the granite work by Kirkpatrick, Man- chester. W, Pierce Williams, Abergele, is the clorkopf tho works."

At the Flint Liberal Club last week. Mr Howefl Idris^t MP., unveiled a portrait of the Primed Minister, the gift of Alderman S. K. Muspratt.

I Mies V. M. Gordon-OharlesworUi congratulating Private T. Roberts, tbe winner of the Junior Cup. Captain Dr. P. Jones is standing by.

VOLUNTEER SHOOTING COM- PETITION AT FORYD. GORDON-CHARLESWORTH CUPS WON BY RHYL MEN. FATHER AND SON CARRY OFF THE TROPHIES. (From a "Pioneer" Reporter.) On the range at Foryd, on Saturday, two in- teresting competitions were decided. Some time ago Miss V. M. Gordon-Charlesworth, of Foryd Lodge, offered to give two silver cups to be competed for by the efficient members of the "C" (Rhyl, Rhuddlan and St. Asaph) and "H" (Abergele and Prestatyn) Companies of the 2nd V.B., R.W.F., and these were shot for on Satur- day under the direction of Capt. Peter Jones, Private D. Roberts, winner of tho Senior Cup. the drill instructors from Rhyl and Abergele conducting the firing. The weather was fine, and the condition most pleasant for shooting. The Senior Cup was shot for by men over two years' service, and who were efficient mem- bers of either the "C" or "H" Companies at the time of competition, and who had attended one of the two preceding camps. The distance was seven rounds each at 200 and 500 yards, with a sighter. and all making over 55 points to shoot seven rounds at 600 yards. This wa3 a very interesting competition, and Private D. Roberts, Rhyl, went to the 600 yards mark with a total of 58, while Sergeant W. R. Jones, Abergele, followed with 57, Sergeant Glass, Prestatyn, with 56, and Private D. H. Jones, Abergele, with 54, Sorgeant T. E. Grif- fiths, Rhyl, being next with 52. At the 600 yards Sergeant W. R. Jones was the first to bring his total up to 82, and soon afterwards Private D. Roberts equalled him, making 24 as against Sergeant Jones' 25. No other totals equalled these, and they then shot off the tie. With his sighter Sergeant Jones made a bull, as against Private D. Roberts' magpie. With his first counting shot Private Roberts put on a bull. Sergeant Jones was equally successful, and each with the next shot scored a bull. Private D. Roberts made a bull with "his third, bringing his score to 15. Sergeant D. H. Jones hesi- tated somewhat, and when he fired he only scored a magpie (making 13), so that the Senior Cup went to Private D. Roberta. The score3 were as follows:- i 200 500 600 Total. Pte. D. Roberts, "C" 30 28 24 82 Sergt. W. R. Jones, "H" 30 27 25 82 Col.-Sergt. Glass, "H" 30 26 18 74 Pte. D. H. Jones, "H 26 28 7 61 Sergt. T. E. Griffiths, "C" 28 24 8 60 Sergt. F. Bell, "C" 21 25 13 59 Pte. D. L. Jones, "II" 29 14 12 55 Lance-Corol. I. Jones, "H" 18 18 13 49 In the Junior Cup the conditions were that it was open to efficient members of the "0" and "H" Companies of two years' service and under, who were efficient on the day of competition, and had been present at one of the two preceding camns. Here again there was an interesting contest, and Private T. Roberts (son of Private D. Roberts, winner of the Senior Cup) tied with Private S. G. Wiliiams with a score of 43 at 200 and 500 yards. They shot off the tie when Private T. Roberts mado 7 to Private Williams 2, thereby winning the cup. The scores were ftf] follows:—■ -& 200 500 Total. Pte.T. Roberta, "C" 23 20 43 Pte. S. G. Williams, "C 24 19 43 Pto. E. Roberts, UC" 22 17 39 Pte. R. Roberts, "C" 19 15 34 Pte. W. Parry, "H" 16 1J Pte. W. Roberts, "0" ••-••• 1 £ 1° 31 Lance-Corpl. Tomkinson, "C 20 11 31 Pte. J. Roberts, "O" 14 14 28 Pte. W. Thomas, "H" 12 15 27 Pte. J. E. Williams 8 ^8 26 Pte. J. P. Hughes U 10 21 Pte. D. Dowell 14 7 2 The tie for the Senior Cup was witnessed by Miss Gordon-Charlesworth. Captain Peter Jones, in asking Miss Gordon- Charlesworth to present the handsome cups (which wero supplied by the Goldsmith and Sir. voi smith's Company), said they had had a glori- ous day for tho shoot, and he heartily congratu- lated the winners on their suooeaa. It was cer. tainlv a record for father and son to take two cups in one day. He was pleased to inform the men that Miss Gordon-Charlesworth had inti- ma.ted that next year she would give two cups, or something equivalent, and rules would be drawn up. Several men were debarred from entering that day because they had not fulfilled the con- ditions, and he hoped next year many more would compete. Tho object Miss Gordon- Charlesworth had in presenting those cups was to improve the shooting and general efficiency of the Volunteers He was sure that the presenta- tion of suoh handsome silver cups would tend to a general improvement all round, and that it would stimulate them to do better in the future. The only regret! ha had was that one of the cup? had not gone to Abergele, but the Abergele and Prestatyn men must try and do better next year. Miss Gordon-Charlc3worth then presented the cups, and very warmly congratulated the win- ners, especially Private T. Roberts, who had only joined the Volunteers last May, and is 17 years of age. His father has seen 20 years' scrvice. Cheers were then given for Miss Gordon-Charles- worth and Captain Peter Jones. Private T. Roberts, winner of the Junior Cup. Captain Peter Jones said he had just been in- formed by Miss Gordon-Charle3worth that next year thera would be a cup for each company, so that "C" Company and "H" Company could each make their own conditions. On behalf of the two companies, he thanked the lady for her very generou3 gifts, and as&urod her that the men, as well as the officers, were deeply grateful to her.

RHYL DROWNING MYSTERY UNSOLVED. AN OPEN VERDICT RETURNED. The coroner's jury wfcjch has investigated' the mysterious drowning of John Meredith, a Chester coaohman, whose body was found in a pool on the sandhilia between Rhyl and Preota- tyn on August 15th have been unable to solve the mystery. The adjourned inquest was Ihld. to-day week, and an open verdict was return- ed. It will be remembered that at the first in- quiry, evidence was given that deceased, who lhad been in the service of Mr Thompson. Chester, tor 15 years and enjoyed the full con- fidence of his employer, went to Rhyl to visit- his wife, who with a daughter was staying in the Women's Convalescent Home. The couple were together for the afternoon, and when they parted for tiha night decoased was in his usual good health and spirits. His wife had per- suaded him to remain in Rhyl for the night, and deoaased called in at the lodgings he had scoured and left his umbrella, and said1, he would not be absent many minutes. Nothing more was heard of him uniiii a printer's ap- prentice going across the hills to his work sawr the body in the pond. Deceased's pocket-book I was found on the bank, and neither a return ticket to Chester nor any money was found on the body. Owing to it being improbable that dooeased could have fallen into the pond and the absence of any reason to suspect -that he might have committed suicide, the inquiry was adjourned1 to enable inquiries to be maide as to hits movements on the evening when he was last seon alive or for anything that would throw any light on the mystery- Dr. Hughes Jones, who mado a post-mortem examination, said there were no marks of vio- lence on the body. The result of the post- mortem examination proved conclusively that death was due to drowning. Mr Thompson, Notherieigh-house, Chester saiid tho deceased had been in 'his employ about 15 years. He was steady and 'hardworking, and the relations between him and deceased had" boen very cordial. There was no misunder- standing, and witneea had eveiry confidence in him. Witness had been away for a week when deoea-sod went to Rhyl. Deceased had sold and bought stock for (him. and on the day before his death bought two calves for him. Witness sent deceased1 no money for anv traiisaotiorus, making payments himself by cheque after- wards. The week before his doath witness sent him L5 Is 6d to pay in-ages, and to the best of witness's knowledge he had disbursed tilia money. He had not hoard anything to the contrary. Deceased was in every respect an excellent servant. Mll3 Meredith, recalled, said her husband had money at Chester, and he should have had more than 18Et when he went to Rhyl. Witness could not aay positively that 'he had the money on him. He possessed another pocket-book to the one found, -and also a bag in which he usually kept his money. Witness had made a search at home, but could not find either book or bag. She had found his watch at (home. The Cononer said the facts stated at tho opening of the inquiry did give ground for a sort of suspicion that deceased might have been the victim of foul play. It was curious that he had neither money nor ticket or either his second pooket book or purse on him when the body was discovered', and the aj-ticles could not be found at home. But the evidence of the doctor proved conclusively that death had been caused by drowning, and there was not a mark of violence on him- Then the fact of his footsteps bein,g clear and alone on the isand near the pond, together with the medical evi- dence, proved conclusivelv that there had been no foul play. There was also an entire absence of motive for deceased to takg his own life, neither was there a shred' of evidence on which they could xeturn a verdict of "Accidentally drowned." The only alternative was an open verdictv. The jury returned an open verdict.

The Home Secretary has appointed a com- mittee to inquire aind report what would be the bqst means of securing to persons employed in lime and cerrnenit works, a-ncl chalk quarries who are paid by weight, or by measurement, the means of ascertaining the correctness of the wages they receive.

LICENSING PROSECUTION AT ABERGELE. On Saturday, at the Abergele Sessions, Wm. Hughes, licensee of the Red Lion, was charged with serving a. drunken man, and John Owen, butcher, Bridge-street, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises. Mr A. 0. Evans prosecuted, and Mr Amphlett defended. On the case being called a large number of witnesses on both sides were ordered out of court. Mr Evans said the offence was alleged to have taken place on August 8th, and P.C. Davies would tell the court that whilo on duty near the Red Lion Mr J. H. Lewis directed his atten- tion to the drunken condition in which the de- fendant Owen had entered the Red Lion. On the officer going to that house he found Owen with a glass of beer in front of him, and he had keen served by Mrs Hughes, who said she thought iie was sober. Owon went out stag- gering, and proceeded to tho surgery of Dr. Hughes, who was asked to give a certificate that ho was &ob3r, but he refused to do so. When served with the summons defendant said he was guilty, but now he tried to get out of it. Dr. Hughes was the first witness called, and said Owen called at his surgery and asked witness, "Am I drunk or sober?" Witness said, "You aie drunk." He then said, "Will you give me a ceitilicire to give the police to say I am sober?" V. itness replied, "Certainly not; you are drunk." Defendant then lef\ Cross-examined: I said he was drunk, not that he was un !er the influence of drink. By Mr Evctns: Defendant could not have got- into that stata if he was sober at 7.30. P.C. Davies gave evidence bearing out Mr Evans' opening statement, and added that Owen said it would have to bo proved that he was drunk. He left the house staggering. At this stage Mr Amphlett said it was useless to pursue the defence, as the doctor's expert evi- dence was conclusive. He had many witnesses to say defendant waa sober, but against the evi- dence of the doctor their testimony could have little weight. Mrs Hughes, who had so long well conducted the liowso, was sure in her own mind that Owen was sober. He wras bound to bring in an outside issue. There were certain feeling on one side of the street against those on the other side. He asked the Bench to deal leniently with Mr Hughes, who had been seven year3 in the house without anv complaints. The Chairman said the Bench did not consider it8. bad case against Mr Hughes, as, no doubt, Mrs Hughes did not notice the condition of the man, but-they had to make the case a warning, and thev fined Mr Hughes 5s and £ 1 58 9d costs, and Owen would be fined 7s 6d and El 10s 3d costs.

A DOCTOR'S ADVICE To Sufferers from the NERVES, STOMACH AND KIDNEYS. The sound and expert advice contained in the following letter from a well known specialist should be of interest to all. It deals with a preparation called Dr. Cassell's Tablets, which is made up from a priceless description and now in universal use in every home in Great Britain. "During the last six months I have prescribed Dr Cassell's Tablets in ca333 where a nutrient tonic was indicated, and in this respect I found thom most valuable in each case. They increase flesh, strength and weight, and appear to possess the peculiar action of reducing fat tissue and in- creasing muscular strength and aotivity. I re- gard the preparation as a most valuable addition to therapeutics." Surely advice such as this is worth more than passing consideration, and wo would advice all persons suffering from wrecked constitution, de- bility, thinness and weakness of body, indi- gestion, stomach disorders, nerve, troubles, kid- 1 ney and heart weakness, decline, and like ail- j ments, to get a 10^d box of Dr. Cassell's Tablets, j Any chemist can supply them. i

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT HOLYWELL. AN EXCITING ESCAPE. The most serious fire which has happened at Holywell for several yearn occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, and resulted in the destruction of two large shops in High-street and damage to adjoining property on both sides. The fire began about 2.30, on. te premises of Mr B. S. Daish, wine and spirit mercha-nt. The alarm wa^ given by Mr G. A. Sootoher, newsagent, who heard' a noise and found that the premises were on fire. There were sleeping on the premises Mrs Daish, a child, and two servants. Mrs Daish had a most exciting ex- perience. The staircase was on fire, and she had to get out of the bedrootm window on to the roof of the back buildings, and thence cylide on to the joof of a wooden structure and thence to the ground. By three o'clock the premises were alight from top to bottom, the floors fell in, and the flames shot high above the roof, throwing out myriads of sparks. 'ire Queen" appliance of the Unban Council was used. and the usual bucket brigade organised, but they were unalble to do much m the face of the hold tho fire had obtained. r n^a"n,e» spread to the adjoining shop of Mrs Holgate, mantle warehouse, and the upper portion of these premises was quickly in- volved. Fortunately there was no wind, or the whole block up to the North and South Wales Bank must have been destroyed. About four o clock the fire began to attack the roof of a grocer's on the other side, but the roof was cut away in tune to prevent the fire getting a hold t-ierc. It attacked the back premises, however, lhere were igreat fears for the large ironmoii- gery ohop of Messrs Parry and Morris, on the other side, but a well-directed hose supplied by the railway station engine kept the fire at bay in that direction. The Mold Fire Brigade arrived with their steamer at five o'clock. The engine was taken down, to the brewery yard, and the auction ,oipe inserted in the trough from St. Winefride's well, ihe hosepipe was laid from here to the burning premises a distance of about 350 yards uphill, and at Uo there was. a good supplv of water obtainable. By »i,K o'clock tho fire 'was under control, though the back of the difierent Ðhops were still well alight. The total damage probably amounts to about £ 3000 and is generally covered by insurance. The two De°i^bigh? WCre the Pr°Perfcy of the Earl of

JoàaJ NORTH WALES COAL MINERS' ASSOCIATION. On Monday a council meeting of the North Wales Miners Association was held at Wrexham, Mr R. Jones presiding. Mr E. Hughes, agent and general secretary, gave an account of the present situation respecting the endeavour to establish a price list at every colliery, and this not being deemed satisfactory from the men's point of view, the following resolution was adopted:— "That this council meeting, having heard the report of the general secretary of the different ^nestings held between the workmen and the Coalowners' Association, hereby records its pro- found disgust with the persistent inaction which the colliery companies have pursued in refusing to come to an amicable settlement, especially seeing that on July 20th last the chairman of the -Coalowners' Association signed a resolution agree- ing to discuss the various points in dispute, with a view to agreeing on a standard rate of wages. We, therefore, instruct our general secretary to give notice on September 28th to terminate contracts throughout the North Wales coalfield, but any colliery owner who may sign a price list, acceptable to the workmen, during the aforesaid period, shall not be affected by the notice." The agent reported that in aocordance with a decision of the members of the Association work- ing at the Wynnstay Colliery, Ruabon, he had served notices on Saturday at that colliery to terminate contracts, unless within 14 days the non-union men working there joined the ranks of the Association. The delegate from Westminster Colliery, near Wrexham, stated that 100 men employed in a certain seam there had received notice from the employers to terminate oontracts.

THE DENBIGH PAGEANT ABANDONED. PrtöOSAL TO HOLD A BAZAAR INSTEAD. The General Committee of the proposed his- torical pageant, which was to have been held in July last, met at the Town Hall, on Thurs- day week. The meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the financial position of the Pageant Committee, and whether the page- ant should be finally abandoned or not. The attendance was not as numerous as anticipated. On the motion of Colonel Heaton, Mr P. P. Pennant was voted to the chair. A circular had been sent out by the pageant secretary, with a request that in case any sub- soriber being unable to attend an expression of hia or her opinion as to whether the pageant should 00 held or not could be referred to, 83 replies had come to hand, of which 56 were of opinion that the project should be abandoned, 17 for proceeding with it, and 10 neutral. Sce oj these were read, and Colonel Howard said that while he was in favour of abandoning it, he would suggest that the guarantors pay up pro rata to discharge the expenses already in- curred. Many expressed the opinion that if held in 1908, it would prove- a disastrous failure. Mr Ffoulkes Jones, Llangollen, put forward the claims of the National Eisteddfod to be held at Llangollen in 1908. The Countess of Dundonald suggested tha.t a pageant on a smaller scale should be held at a cost of something like JS900 or £1000. Colonel T. A. Wynne Edwards, at this point, moved that rather than read all the replies, the vote of the meeting should be taken at once. Major Swayne seconded. Mr D. S. Davies exprcesed his hope that Coh Wynne Edwards would not press his motion, as he, like many others, had come to the meeting with an open mind, and would like to know what the general feeling in regard to the mat- ter was. He would like to hear the opinion of those who had taken an active part in the ar- rangements. The Chairman agreed with Mr D. S. Davie*. Mr J. Davies, solicitor, said that tho opi.nion of those who had written should have as much weight aa those who were then present. Col. Heaton said the voting power of the meeting, including those who had written, were 80. The guarantors ran to hundreds, and as each had been notified he thought that tho small number of replies and attendance at the meeting showed a great deal of apathy on their part. Many had assured him that they would be neutrals if they attended, but would stand to their pledges if the pageant went on. Personally, he felt certain the pageant, if hold, would prove a success-- a credit to Denbigh and a benefit to the infirmary (hear, hear). The letters of several influential persons en the matter were then read, a.nd included Lord Bagot, Miss Thomas, Pare Postyn; Colonel LI. S. Parry, Messrs J. D. W. Griffith, T. B. Watts, J. F. Bibby, H. D. Hughes, Miss Mainwaring, Mr T. xj. Davies Cooke, Colonel S. Parr Lynes, Mies M. Hughes of Kinmel; Col. Thos. Gee, a.nd Mrs Pennant. These were among those favouring the abandonment, while the follow- ing were in favour of carrying it out: Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, Miss M. C. A. Williams, Mrs F. W. Roberts, Messrs H. H. Sprinigmon, Fred Roberts, J. Fisher, Cefn, and several others. Colonel Heaton said that the main reason given by those in favour of abandoning the project waa the doubt whether it oould be made to cover the cost of production. The cost was most like- ly to exoeod the original estimate, but by re- ducing the episodes and other matters a great deal of the cost could be reduced, although these had. been prepared, and the music was ready. The dresses could be procured a.t a small cost, and dancers from the Howell School had been prepared for the dances, eto. There Was ample time, and he felt certain a creditable pageant could be produced. Tho stage could have been brought to £700. If it was decided not to pro- ceed he hoped that the guarantors would ba asked to pa.y a.t least 50 per cent, of their guaran- tee, and that the balance, after paying off all debts incurred would be handed over as a. dona.- tion to the endowment fund of the infirmary. Colonel Wynne Edwards proposed that the project be abandoned. Major Swayne seconded. Mr J. Harrison Jones wished to know the position as regards finances. Mr John Davies said it was unfair that the original guarantors should bear the brunt of the expenses—a remark which was received with approbation. Replying to Mr Jones's question, the Chairman said it was difficult to state exactly the amount of the expenditure or what would have to be paid. He would suggest that if it was resolved that the pageant be abandoned, it would, be wiser to appoint a small committee to liquidate the debts, find out the liabilities, and report to the guarantors. Replying to a question, Colonel Heaton said the sum already spent was £313, besides other sundry expenses. Mr Benson had written that if the pageant were abandoned he would not make any further cla.im than the j6150 due to him. The sum of the guarantee was originally £2300. BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH'S OPINION. The Bishop of St. Asaph said that pageants had no great attraction to him, but he had came there in the interest of tho Denbighshire In- firmary, and regretted that if the debts were cleared the funds of the infirmary would not in any way benefit. He thought It would be a. mistake to abandon the .pageant without sub- stituting something instead, and he had heard that some of the guarantors would be willing to take stalls if a. bazaar were held. Mr John Davies said that he for one would not allow the infirmary to suffer, and after pay- ing his quota, he would hand over the remainder of his guarantee to the infirmary. The Bishop then formally moved that a bazaar be held. and that the debts already incurred should have precedence on the funds derived from the bazaar. Several gentlemen being against this, the Bishop said he had no desire to press the point if it was against the wishes of the meeting. After further discussion, it was formally re- solved that the pageant be abandoned, and a com- mittee wa appointed to dleal with the debt, with power to levy on tho original guarantors in order to discharge the amount. The following were appointed to form the committee:—The Mayor, Colonel Heaton, Colonel Mesh am, Major Ward, Messrs P. P. Pennant, C. Cottom, A. Foulkea Roberts, and D. S. Davies. Mr John Davies moved a vote of thanks to thoso who had originated the movement, and tho resolution was carried amidst acclamation. Colonel Heaton acknowledged, and expressed the hope that the amounts guaranteed would bo paid in full. Mr A. Foulkea Roberts moved that the meet- ing beg to record their thanks to the following, who had written and dramatised the episode, and who have given or promised valuable assist- anoe in bringing out the intended Pageant Book: Archdeacon ThomaBt Ow-en Hhcscomvl; the Revs. E. J. Evans, Llandrillo; J. Fisher, Cefn; Messrs B. G. Evans, Carnarvon; D. E. Jenkins, T. Gwynn Jones, the Bishop of St. Asaph, Mr Hughes of Kinmel; Miss Mainwaring Mary Wiliiams, Bodelwydden; Mrs B. Clough, the Misses Townshend, Mr T. E. Morris, Professor J. E. Lloyd, Colonel Howard, Mrs Watkin Da- vies, St. Asaph; Mr G. Rutter Fletcher, Lon- don; the Mayor, Town Clerk, and Corporation of Denbigh, Mr R. Humphreys Roberts, Colonel Mainwann-w, and Colonel Lloyd Williams. The motion was seconded by Colonel Heaton^ and carried with acclamation. Thanks were a\3-o passed to Messrs F. R. Benson and A. F. Roberts, after which the Bishop moved his resolution with reference to the bazaar, and Mr Guy Francis seconded. It was further resolved, by a large majority, that any property belonging to the old commit- tee should be passed over to the new. A rote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

TALACRE SCHOOL DIFFICULTY. LADY MOSTYN AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. I<a.dy Mostyn, of Talacre, has addressed a let- ter to Mr A. T. Davies, the Secretary to Welsh Department, at the Board of Education, regard- ing the maintenance of St. Winifred School, a.t Talacre, which i.s in dispute between the man- agers and the Flintshire Education Authority. In the course of the letter, Lady Mostyn eays: —"On behalf of Sir Pyers William Mostyn, my husband, and myself, I have to acquaint you that we cannot and will not close the school. Neither will we be responsible for the education of the children therein, who, as British subjects, are entitled to the protection of hÙ3 Majesty's Government, and if this cannot be accorded, the children can claim their rights as wards of Chan- oery. I have further to remind you that this presentation to my husband of a private school confiscated from the ratepayers, and which would entail the robbery of the trust school from the children and of the people's pro- perty, dis contrary to your utterance on the 15th December, 1905, at the inquirv at Gwespyr, when you declared it to be a public charity school. Hid also against the legal opinion of Mr Llew- ellyn Jones, secretary or solicitor to the Flint- shire County Council, who, at Prestatyn, for his firm, in court, withdrew the summons against Sir Pyers Mostyn for not paying the rates on the puiblic trust schoolroom. Therefore, sir it is not in the power 01; you or any other man to take from the people what has been given thcim, as long as the conditions of the public trust are fulfilled." Lady Mostyn further states that Miss Emma Victoria Wood wi!l continue hc-r unpaid services to the school, whioh she has taught sinoe June 15th, 1905, and that her ladyship will pay an- other teacher JE50. Sir Pyers Mostyn will also pay £ 50 for a nurse for the sick children and people, but more than this th-ey will not do.

PROPOSED GAS SUPPLY FOE RHUDDLAN. RHYL COUNCIL TO SEEK POWERS. THE FEELINO AT RHUDDLAN. The Rhyl Urban District Council, at its meet- ing on Monday, discussed the question of ex- tending the area of gas supply, and seeking pow- ers by means; of a Provisional Order for that purpose. The matter oame before the Council on the report of the Gas Committee, which ivaf as follows:— "A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board with reference to the proposed amendment of tho Rhyi Gas Act, 1891, and stating that thoy would be prepared to consider an application for a provisional order to alter the local Act so as to enable the Council to supply gas beyond the limits of their district. The Engineer reported as follows on the sub- ject :— Provisional Order—Extension of Distriot; Lyserth-road district.—The cost of a main from the Grange-road end to the end of good property on Dyserth-road (Plascoed) would be £235. Canvass has been made, and only three householders have stated their willingness defi- nitely to take gas. This would certainly not justify such an outlay. Epworth College and Penycefndy district: — The cost of 3-in. main from end of Vale-road to Epworth College would be £2?6. Canvass showed that Epworth Col- lege, five other houses and a cottage, were de- sirous of having a supply. In my opinion the existing property on line of suggested main would hardly justify the outlay even with a charge of as much as 4s 6d per 1000 cubic feet. But the scheme is worth consideration, because of the prospect of much additional proporty being built contiguous to the urban district. Peny- dyffryn-road.—The houses outside our present district of supply are already supplied, but here again further building is probable. If power to supply can be obtained cheaply it would be well worth having; but much consideration would subsequently be required before embarking on an expenditure on lengthy line3 of main. The Clerk explained that the order, if ob- tained, would not compel the Council to lay the mains. It would empower them to lay the mains, and they could not be required to supply gas for premises situate within 25 yards from any main belonging to them, except with pro- per guarantees for taking the gas, and for the payment of rent of such an amount as would cover not les3 than £20 per cpait. per annum on the outlay incurred After discussion the committee recommended that application be made to the Local Govern- ment Board, under section 303 of the Public Health Act, 1875, for a provisional order to alter or amend the Rhyl Gas Act, 1891, so as to en- able the Council to supply gaa beyond the limits of their district, but within the limits of the said Aot, as defined in section 4. Also, to enable them to provide free of cost so much of any pipe as may be laid from a gas main to the meter, not exceeding 60 feet. The cost of »ny length above that to be borne by the persoh requiring a supply of gas. And that the engin- eer and the olerk be instructed to supply all the necessary information required to accompany the application." Mr Asher moved the adoption of the report. WHAT OF THE OPPOSITION? Mr S. Perks said that when it was suggested they should extend the boundary to Rhuddlan, the clerk thought it could not be done, but siuce then ho had made himself acquainted with the Act, and was of opinion that they could include Rhuddlan in the provisional order, but au the same time he thought there might be opposition on the part of Rhuddlan people to the provi- sional order. That might be so, but if Rhudd- lan could be included it should be done, as there was a great deal of building going on there, and in course of time considerable revenue would be derived from the place. He did not know whether Mr Rowlands was right, but in any case he suggested that before they proceeded with regard to Rhuddlan they should ascertain whether there was likely to be any opposition. He proposed that means be taken to ascertain the feeling of Rhuddlan people on the matter. They could get power to extend the area of supply to within half a mile of Rhuddlan, and if there was to be no opposition they should go to Rhuddlan proper. He suggested that the words "but within the limits of the Act Its defined by section 4" be struck out. Mr A. Rhydwen Jones seconded, and this al- teration to the minutes was agreed to without a division. Replying to questions, the Town Clerk said that notice should be given of the provisional order, if possible, by Ootober 1st, and he pointed out that under the Bill which the old gas com- pany promoted they were to have power to supply gas within two miles of Rhyl Town Hall, but in the Act that the Council took over they as a Council were specially confined to their own district. Had the old gas company gone on with their Bill they would have had the power to go outside.. a Mr A. Rhydwen Jones expressed surprise th £ the Council had not moved in that direction earlier. Unless they did move now they might be shut out of Rhuddlan. The Town Clerk explained that if they car- ried the minutes as altered by Mr Perks' motion they could define the area of supply later on. Mr Aslier asked the Council to pause before going too far. He felt that if they did get the powers asked for they would be compelled to put them in force, and he did not think the time was opportune for that. He therefore moved that the matter be referred back for further consideration. Mr Perks remarked that the obligations of the Council would be the same after obtaining the order as now. Mr J. H. Ellis said he was in sympathy with Mr Asher. They could not forget the fact that fthuddlan with a rural population was always fluctuating. Tho cry of "back to the land" did not work; people wanted to come to the towns. Mr Whitley: Rhuddlan is a town, not a. village. "THE FAT WITH THE LEAN." Mr Ellis thought that Rhyl people should take the fat with the lean. They had to pay the charges on the water, and to suffer the loss on the electric light, efrid yet the plums wero to be given to the outside area. The Rhuddlan peo- ple wanted to make use of the drainage system of Rhyl. and yet when the Rhyl Council tried to reasonably raise the water charges they were opposed by the outsiders. Mr Whitley: All these are matters of detail to bo settled hereafter. Mr Ellis thought that if Rhyl had any money to spend they could spend it to more advantage than in taking gas to Rhuddlan. If they did spend the money what guarantee had they for the future that it would be used? If they wanted to spend money let them join the West and East Promenades and so give Rhyl a sea- front with a promenade unequalled in NorthWalea. Ho seconded the amendment. The Chairman said they would not be in- curring any great expense now. The Town Clerk added that if the order was not opposed the cost would not be more than from £10 to £15. Mr Asher questioned whether Rhuddian was favourable to tho proposal, and said that if they obtained the powers they would have to carry them out. as they would not bo allowed to have powers that would remain dormant so as to keep others out. # Mr J. W. Jones pointed out that already tnere were applications from Epworth College and other houses close by for a supply of gas. Mr Clews hoped that the Council would not be deterred bv what Mr Elh* and Mr Asher said, as they would not be compelled to carry out the works unless there was a guarantee and a de- mand. It was generally acknowledged that the old gas company were shrewd business men, and if they thought it would pay to go to Rhuddlan, or two miles out. the Council should not hesl- tat.o. There must ba a demand soon m that d o'ibeing fmt to the meeting the minutes wera recorded in the name of Mr LlLa.

FUNERAL OF MRS OWEN ROBERTS, CHESTER. The funeral of Mrs Owen Roberta, of Chester. took place at Llanfachraeth on r.fx>n A short service was held at l £ L'o Chester, in the morning, conducted by the Rev Richard Jones, the Rev. J. Price Da- and the Rev. H. Ivor Jonea The remaxm were afterwards conveyed; to Llantachrae • the way to the chapel the procession baltid i front of Mrs Roberts 6 old house, and sang "0 Fryniau Casern." and to the stmma of that hymn the body was borne to the Qcme- tery. The officiating ministers were the Rev. Richard Jones (Chester), the Rev Evan Roberts (Dolgellev), the Rev. O. Morris (Ganhwyd), the Hev. O. J. Owens (Llanfachraeth), the Rev. R. R. Williams (Towyn), the Rev. John Davies (Bontddiu), and the Rev. Hugh Roberta (Rhydy- main). A touching letter from the Rev. F P Watkin Dalvios, M.A., rector ci L an~ fairfechan, made a deep impression. 'Hie prm- cipal mourn-cm wore IVLr E. O cn Roberts a.n<I Dr. J. T. Roberts (sons), Mra Owen Roberts (daughter-in-law), Mr C. Roberts, Bala, Mrs and Mis-3 Pugho, Mr E. R. Williams, etc. There waB a la.rge crowd of the public present, among whom wero Mr E. Griffith, J.P., Springfield; Mr J.- Meyriok Jones, J.P.. Mr R. Hugbefi, J.P., Coun- cillor Pughe, Mr Richard Pughe, and Mr Griffi-tih Prioe. «