The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

CORRESPONDENCE. FEVER EPIDEMIC. (To the Editor ofhø "Pioneer.") Sir, In the interest of the inhabitants of North Walesi and of visitors who come to that wido district of the Principality in which the "Pioneer" circulates, may i ask you to kindly reprint this enclosed cutting from to-day's "Daily Mirror," as a warning to the public health authorities The same CJwises to which the epidemic of fever ari attributed in London exist in the variom lowns, schools, and dwellings of Wales, and the utmost care is necessary especially where there is a scarcity of good water for drinking, cooking food,and daily personal ablutions and public baths. If the utmost vigilance be not exercised, depend upon it,. North ,vales end other localities will be called upon to close their schools, and then, "good by" to visitors for months, and perhaps for years to come. I nop., all who read thi "Piot,.eer"-and who dees not?—will "read, mark, learn, and inward- ly digest" what the emineat London physicians say on this vital subject. To be fore-warned is to be fore-armed. Dangers stand thick through all the ground, To push ti-t to th.) tomb; And'fierce! iiseases vait around, To hurry Mortals home." Yours truly, ELLIS LEVER. Colwya Bay, Oot 15th, 1907. "London is suffering from a serious epidemic of fevers. -Only -,oneo has the present number of cases been exceeded in the history of tin Metro- ivi politan Asvlu^is Board, anl that in the year 1899. "So serious has the epidamic become that the committee hay,e determined to utilise the Joyce Green Hospital for cases of acute fever, as they fear that the epidemic shows no signs of abating, and th the present fever hospitals will be un- able to cope with the number of cases. "Up to October 10th this year 22,817 cases of infections diseases have been dealt with. This is an increase of;3735 over the number for the cor- responding period of last year. "An eminent Harley-street physician attributed this epidemic entirely to the weather. 'There is no cause for alarm,' he said. 'These seasonal epidemics are of annual occur- rence, and are, duo almost entirely to the climatic conditions. -1 'The weather this year has been particularly favourable for the dissemination of fevers of all kinds., 'This epidemio is largely traceable to the spell of dry weather we had a few weeks back. 'Then we had occasional showers, heavy encugh to wet the dust in the streets without lay- ing it for long. 'The wet revivified the organisms of fever always present in clist; hen, as it dried, the dust blew about and conveyed the germs everywhere. We breathed them in thousands into our systems. 'Not on.y is there much scarlet fever and diphtheria about, but there is quite an epidemic of pneumonia. 'Another great cause of the autumnal fever epidemics is the reassembling of the schools. 'Children have been scattered all over the oountrv, exposed far more to infectious diseases than they are when at school, an4 then, on the reopening of the schools, they mix together again. and one ohild can iufeot a dozen or moro before it is known that he has contracted any ailment.

COLWYN BAY-UP OR DOWNt (To th" Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—Shakespeare has it that there- is a tide in the affairs of men, etc. This also applies to centres of population, and in particular to Colwyn Bay at the present time. After several years of rapid growth it has reached that very interest- ing position when it must decide, and very quickly, whether it will cater for the masses who bask in the sunshine of places like Rhyl, or whether it will enter the lists with fair. Llandudno and cultivate the classes. From the masses some few tradesmen benefit. The classes are, so I am told, to be pre- ferred, as they spend and distribute their money generously among a very large number of trades- men. What of the visitors during the past sea- son? F think if my observations are not at fault it will be generally conceded that the bulk were composed of the masses. The number of people with the means to spend, were few and far be- tween, consequently the season may be written down as anything but satisfactory. With my knowledge of Colwyn Bay I have never i3eenso many of the masses as this year. Why is it? In my opinion it is that we forget that like begets like. May I point out that visitors come to the seaside primarily for relaxation and amusement, and secondly for health. Of course, the latter is always given as the primary reason, but in their heart of hearts pleasure is the pivot around which visitors centre. Taking this question of amuse- ment as the chief attraction of any seaside re- sort, whatever is provided will draw its par- ticular patrons. If there-is nothing but pierrots, niggers; and German bands, the visitors will con- sist of those who find pleasure in such entertain- ments, and will be distinctly of the masses. On the other hand, if it is desired to attract those who appreciate an'l insist on high class concerts (a,3 witnes3 the crowds at the Pier Concerts, Lland/dro) provision should be made to that end. If the rumour is correct that the Colwyn Bay Pier Concorts are not to be continued, it means a -ery serious position for the town. If it is thought that Llandudno is a. better model to -joll.)w, high class concerts must be provided a any t'ost. In case the concerts are not ccntinued in the Pier Pavilion, some steps ought to be taken to give concerts in some other suitable building. Why not the Urban District Council lease the pavilion? (assuming the com- pany are agreeable) and engago an orchestra that would rival that of our near neighbours? I am satisfied that if the concerts are discontinued, as I quite believe they will, Colwyn Bay will go very much "down." Another idea to meet the situation is, could not the residents guarantee, say, a B1000 worth of season tickets, as an in- ducement for the Pier Company to continue the concerts Personally, I would willingly pay B5 for a season ticket rather than be deprived of the delightful music we have been accustomed to hear in the Colwyn Bay Pavilion. As we act it is a case of going "Up" or "Down." Which is it to be?—I am, etc., MUSICUS.

NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE: LLANDUDNO BRANCH. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,-The Llandudno branch of the National Service League are holding a meeting at tho Cocoa House, Mostyn-street, at 7.45 p.m., on the 24th inst., to which all who take interest in the defence of their country are cordially in- vited. The objects of the League are briefly to secure the peace and safety of the country and Empire, and to improve the moral and physical condition of the nation, by bringing about the adoption of universal military train- ing in order to form a national reserve. Surely it is the duty of every loyal citizen of tho Empire so to deve:op the spirit of patriotism and duty towards his country that every able-bodied youth may fit himself by physical training such as the National Servico League advocates, that in the event of a great national emergency he can give his aid to the defence of the Empire, and be ready to protect hA own hearth and home I am, etc., Bodysgallen, H. LI. MOSTYN Llandudno.

DEATH OF A HOLYWELL BANK MANAGER, Mr Hughes, manager of the London and Pro- vincial Bank at Holywell, and who was on holidays, fell dead in the street at Peterbor- ough on Tuesday. Mr Hughes, who was the son of the late Mr Hugh Hughes, Ship Inn, Llangefni, resided for many years at St. Asaph, and a few weeks ago he attended service at the Cathedral. He wao passionately found of music, and his &on in 1885 /h.a.9! the .lionour—-with Mr Walter Wil- liams, Mr Watkirus. and the late Mr Tomkin- son—of being in the choir wiiion sang before the Queen at Pale, near Bala.

LLANDUDNO AND DISTRICT BOWLING CLUB. CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION. The final stage of the competition for the challenge bowl of the Llandudno and District Bowling Clulb was reached on Saturday, when exciting play was witnessed on the new bowl- ing green. Owing to the heavy rain that fell in the morning the ground was heavy. In the third round Shaw Thewlis qualified for the semi-final by beating J. E. Hornsiby with a score of 21 to 10. The first semi-final was played between J. S. Stevens and J. Jones (senr.), when Stevens with a series of short lengths scored 16 before J. Jones commenced. The veteran, however, soon put a different oom- p.exion on the game, playing exceedingly well on long lengths. When the score was Stevens 20, Jones 15, the former got one in and won the game. In the other semi-final between William Wil- liams and Shaw Thewlis the latter scored the first six points on short lengths. However Williams got in, and scored the necessary 21 on long lengths to Thewlis's 11. In the final Stevens led in the first hall, play- ing very well on short lengths. At one time he was leading by 11 to 9, and added another four, after which William*, playing splendidly, reached his total. Tie final ecora beii^j: Williams 21; Stevens, It MR IU&U. 'iWajLlAMS, B.A. I The winner e. enge bowl, Mr Wil- liam Williams, Î3.A., Is a native of Pwllheli, and is the headmaster of the L'andudno June, tion (Pensarn) National Schools and principal cf tho Llandudno Teachers' 'Centre. He is one of tthe keenest bowlers on the North Wales ccas", and has been a member of the Llandudno Bowl- ing Club since its formation. Last year he was elected captain of the club, and was unanimously re-appointed to the captaincy this year again. Mr Williams was successful last year in beating the Rhyl cup winner on his own ground, and re- peated the feat this year by beating the Rhyl cup winner at Rhyl to the tune of 11 to nil. The challenge bowl, which has been won by Mr Williams for the third time, now becomes his own property, the condition of the com- petition being that the cup had to be won three times, although not necessary in succession. Needless to say Mr Williams' success is very popular,

FOOTBALL. RHVL v. CREWE ALEXANDRA. DEFEAT OF THE HOMESTERS. Rhyl, on Saturdiy. had a carlita: match with Crewo Alexandra, and were defeated by 4 goals to 1. The Rhyl men, on arriving on the field, found that they were but ten in number. Skip- ton was unab!e to put in an appearanco, and at the last minute it was decided to put in his place Kemp, of Abergele. Thj teams lined up as fol- tr,vv s.- Rhyl :-Goal, Blackburn; backs, J. Jones and E. H. Williams; half-backs, T. W. Ellis, T. A. Davies, and W. Williams; forwards, Riley, T. Hariison, H. Lappin, Kemp, and E. E. Davies. Crowe Churchill, goal; backs, Davies and Henshall; half-backs, Clarke, Hawkins, and Roche; forwards, Wally, Roberts, A. Henshall, Hawtcn, and Kempton. Rhyl storted off with a light breeze in their favour, and it was at once seen that the visitors meant business, and from the first run down they scored. The home side claimed that it was "off-side," but the referee allowed it. This seemed to stir up the Rhyl men to a fine effort, and they played for all they were worth. Lappin and Jack Jones, with Harrison a good third, gave a fine exhibition of football, and the game was of a most exciting character. The Rhyl cus- todian was called upon repeatedly to ciear, which he did in fine style, and the Rhyl forwards made matters very warm for the opposing backs, who were well supported by the halves. In fact the half-backs of the visitors were undoubtedly the strength of their side. The first half was any- one's game, and although Rhyl secured several corners they were unable to score, whereas Wally and Roberta, each managed to find the net. Tho only goal scored by Rhyl was towards the in- terval, and for it E. E. Davies and Lappin were responsible. Three goals were scored in a few minutes, and the local supporters were sufficiently sportsmanlike as to cheer Roberts (who is an old Rhyl player) on finding the net. Turning over with a clear lead of two goals, Crewe pressed from the start, and played a fine game. Rhyl had one goal disallowed as "off- side." The major portion of the play was in the home end, and with the wind in their favour Crewe kept up a steady pressure, winning by 4 goals to 1. As to the game generally the Crewe men played much better combination, but in many respects they were not so good as Rhyl.

BANGOR WEDNESDAY v. PEN- MAENMAWR. This match, under the auspices of the North Wales Wednesday League, was played at Ban- gor on Wednesday. The home team prefs-ed- from the start, and scored through Mulholland and Donaldson. The visitors scored from a penalty, whilst Bangor put on two more goals, and won four goals to one. u This is the first match under the Wednesday League, and should have been played at Pen- maenmawr, but at the last minute it was arranged to play it at Bangor as the visitors ex- perienced difficulty in obtaining a ground. (For continuation of football reports seo page 4.)

ABERGELE CROWS. (By "Cockerel.") The formation of a Bowling League, to be called the iNorth Wales and Chester League, is contemplated. Bowling is becoming very papular along the North Wales coast. and' it bdnorves Aborgela to bo onoe more to the fore (the rhyme is quite unintentional), and see if it oaninot start a club to be affiliated with the proposed league. There is plenty of available ground suitable for the game, and the initial expenses a-re very small. I know nothing about bowis (except punch oowh !), and therefore it is useless for me to try and elucidate the merits of the game- But suredy there are some gentlemen in Abergele who understand the game, and who would" be ahde to spend many a pleasant tiour "on the green." Where are Messrs Perkins, Harrop, Bedford, and Fletcher? But nerhaps. the Conservative Club Committee would be willing to consider the matter- I recollect that there was some talk of the formation of a club some time ago. « The office boy, when asked what he knew about "bowling," replied that "it wa^ a good song, and had a beautiful rousing chorus." He nea.nt "Tom Bowling." of course- » For weak., nay, I believe, many wee-b, I have not spoken of the woath-er, but a repeti- tion of our half-holiday weekly deluge cannot fail to bring the erratic behaviour of the ele- ments to my notice- For the past two months or more Thursday afternoons have been parti- cularly fine, but no sooner doeg the weekly "half" arrive than the rain comes with it. Suppose we try Wednesday afternoon for a bit and' see if matters won't mend ? « » I intend sending a strong protest to the North Wales journalists over their t'reatment of me. They took a motor trip of 100 miles on Saturday week, and did not invite me to par- ta.ke of the fun. Am not I a journalist, eh ? If not, what am I? Echo answers "What"! (I believe the echo was "a frost," as the office boy hap just oome in 0 Mr Gill- of tihe Casitle Hotel, ^osjeases a ter- rier that takes the keenest delight in running after its own tail. I passed the hotel the other day and heard the following:- First Party: "What makes that dog try and catch it,3 own tail?'" Second' Party:1*"I sum-voso it wants to make both ends nieet (meat) 1"

1850. (From the North Wales Chronicle" for October 19th, 1850.) PENRALLT ESTATE, BANGOR, FOR SALE. The land surrounding the old mansion of Pen- rallt will be sold in lots for villas and terraces. The plan will be oompleted in a few days. The beauty of the situation cannot well be surpassed. For particulars apply to Mr Evan Evans, Beau- irlaris Castle, Bangor, or to Mr H. Price, Ex- change Buildings, Liverpool. October 15th, 1850.

DENBIGHSHIRE MICHAELMAS QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions wore held in the Town Hall, Denbigh, on Tuesday, the 15th inst., before John Heaton, Esq., chairman, and the following magis- trates: Thomas Hugnes, Esq., Ystrad Hall; J. E. Madocks, Esq., Glanywern; John Williams, Esq., M.D.; Colonel Yale, Plas-yn-Yale; R. O. Mouls- dale, Esq., the Rev; Thomas Griffiths, Llanrwst; J. Maurice, Esq., Ruthin; J. Hamer, Esq., Glan- Ir-fon; Rev. R. Myddleton, Gwaenynog; the Ven. Archdeacon Newcome, Ruthin; J. J. Ffoulkes, Esq., Eriviat; B. W. Wynne, Esq., Garthewin; H. R. Sandbach," Esq., Havodunos; Townshend Mainwaring, Esq., Marchwiel Hall; Gabriel Roberts, Esq., Cefn Coch; Rovis Thel- wall, Esq., Chester; Ignatius Williams, Esq., The Grove; the Rev. E. Williams, Pentremawr; J. Lloyd Wynne, junr., Esq., Coed Coch; G. Grif- fiths, Esq., Garn; and R. Lloyd Williams, Esq., M.D. The Queen's proclamation against vice and immorality having been read by the Clerk of the Peace, Joseph Peers, Esq., the following gentle- men were sworn on the grand jury: Messrs Richard Owen, Lleweny; John Edwards, draper, Ruthin; R. W. Evans, druggist, Ruthin; David Griffiths, publican, Ruthin; Richard Fox, grocer, Denbigh; Thomas Hughes, publican, Ruthin; Hugh Edwards, hatter, Ruthin; Wm. Williams, wine merchant, Ruthin; Thomas Gee, printer, Denbigh; John Pierce, draper, Ruthin; Walter Davies, draper, Ruthin; Wm. Owen, cabinet rralcer, Denbigh; E. Davles, draper, Denbigh; J. Jcnes, Denbigh; W. Phillips, Llangollen; W. Jones, Bache, Linngolion. Edward Millward, draper Denbigh; W. Lloyd Jones, draper, Den- bigh, John Roberts, currier, Ruthin; W. Grif- fiths, publican, Ruthin; Joseph Garner, Caer- falien, Ruthin. THE BAR. Messrs Denton, Foulkes, Williams-Wynn, at- torneys in court; Messrs Thomas Evans, S. Ed- warcfo, Hughea. Gold Edwards, Parry Jones, Morris, and Williams, Denbigh; Messrs Peers, Adams, and Edwards, Ruthin; Mr Pugh, Wrex- ham; Mr Richards, Llangollen; Mr Royle, Llan- fyllin.

FUNERAL OF THE HON. MRS GLYNNE. The funeral of the above deeply lamented lady took place at Hawarden on Friday last, the 11th inst., her remains being deposited in the family vault at the Parish Church. The hour fixed for the solemnity was 11 a.m., by which time a large crowd had assembled in the street, and in the Churchyard, anxious to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was so truly beloved not only in the parish but throughout the neighbourhood. All the shops were shut on the occasion, and most of the houses had their blinds down or shutters closed while the great mass of the, in- habitants had provided mourning for themselves. The body was borne by twelve communicants on a bier with a velvet pall ornamented with roses, etc., with the words of Scripture in black letter on a white ground round the sides: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," and followed by the ohief mourners (tho Rev. Henry Glynne. Lord Lyttleton, the Hon. Spencer Lyttle- ton), Hon. and Rev. D. H. Lyttleton, Earl Spen- cer, Hon. Mr Lawley, Right Hon. W. E. Glad- stone, M.P., Sir Stephen R. Glynne, Bart., P. Davies Cooke, Esq., Colonel Phillips, R. Barker, Esq., and G. Burnett, Esq. They were joined at the church gates by the Dowager Lady Lyttle- ton, Mrs W. E. Gladstone, and the Hon. Miss Lyttleton, and were followed by the domestics of the Castle and Rectory. The officiating clergy were the Ven. Archdeacon Clough, the Rev. T. W. Harris, the Rev. H. P. Foulkes, and the Rev. W. Brewster.

DENBIGH CORN MARKET. (October 16th, 1850.) The market to-day was much better attended than it has been for some waeks pMt, with prices a shada higher than last week, yet anything but remunerative to the poor farmer, and we much fear that a. good deal of the grain sold to-day was of this year's growth, and disposed of not from choice but from actual necessity upon tho part of the majority of the sellers, who seom to feel very keenly tha furious ravages freo trade i3 making upon their stock and future prospects. We may add that it is also believed by the ma- jority of the Welsh farmers that unless some change in the laws affecting their interest takes place very shortly the most part of them will, either be bankrupt, sold up by executions, or be under the necessity of forfeiting their all and turning labourers. Wheat was sold at from 123 to 13s per hobbet; barley, from 7s to 8s per hobbet; oats, 58 per hobbet; fresh butter, 9d and 9d per lb. alt butter, 7d per lb.

MONTGOMER Y SHI RE ELECTIONS. The election of a Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire to supply the vacancy occa- sioned by the late Right Hon. C. W. W. Wynn, took place on Friday last, at the Town Hall, Montgomery. After the usual preliminaries J. D. Corrie, Esq. (High Sheriff) briefly explained the object of the meeting. General Proctor pro- posed and Mr Bonnor Maurice, Esq., seconded the nomination of Captain W. W. Wynn, amidst hearty applause. No other candidate being pro- posed, Captain Wynn was declared duly elected. Tho day was very fine, and considering the election was a "walk over," the little town of Montgomery was by no means dull. There were several triumphal arches of evergreens, and a splendid brass band paraded the streets playing favourite tunes. The Rev. Maurice Lloyd enter- tained a party of about 70 to luncheon at the Rectory, and most of the respectable inhabitants provided plentifully for their friends who camo from a distance. The now member is a nephew of tho deceased, Mr C. W. W. Wynn, and brother of Sir Watkin Wynn, Bart., M.P. Cap- tain Wynn, M.P., has presented a. donation of B100 to the Montgomeryshire Society for tho Protetion of Agriculture.

BIRTHS. 13th inft, the wife of Mr B.. Hughes, butcher, Conway, cf a 8on. 14th inst., the wife of H. L. Gaskell, Esq., Bodlondeb Hall, near Conway, of a son. 14th ir.st., at the Rectory, Beaumaris, Mrs Bulkeley O. Jones, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. 8th inst., at King's Norton, Worcestershire, by the Rev. W. H. Owen, vicar of St. Asaph, as- sisted by the Rev. W. M. Lawson, J. M. Parker, Esq., of Woodfield, Moseloy, to Ann Elizabeth, relict of Gregory Hicks Anderson, Esq., of the former place. 11th inst., at the Consulate, Oatend, Eurio Cicopierti St. Clair, Esq., to Louisa, youngest daughter of the late R. Tyrwhitt, Esq., of Nant- yr-Hall, Denbighshire. 18th inst., in Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev. H. Price, Mr Griffith Roberts, mariner, to Miss Mary Hughes, of Port Dinorwic. Recently, at Cilcain, by the Rev. Thomas Evans, vicar, Mr Robert Roberts, late of Ystrad Isa, in the parish of Llanrhaiadr, to Miss Sarah Williams, of Ty'ntwll, Cilcain, DEATHS. 7th inst., at Machynlleth, in her 50th year, Miss Ja.io Pugh, dressmaker. 19th icst., after a lingering illness, deeply re- gretted, Mr Felix Felix, late reporter to the "Car- marthen Jcirnal" and "Welshman" for Aber- ystwyth. 12th inst, Mr John Joneg, of the firm of Wm Jones and Co., builders, Upper Duke-street, Liverpool, and second son of the late Mr John Jones, Lion Inn, Cerrigydruidion The deceased filled the off'ce of secretary to the Cambrian So- ciety n Liverpool to tho members, of which, as well as to hit relatives and friends, he has en- deared himself by his uniform, kindness, and uibanity of manner 14th iDSG, in her 32nd year, deeply lamented, Mary de Caircoy, second daughter of John Jones, Esq., Town Clerk. Beaumaris. 14th inst.. at Madryn Farm, Amlwoh, in the 25ih year of his age, Mr Thomas Owen, for many years the faithful and confidential clerk of John Hughes, Esq., of Tyddyn Dai, AmJwch. 15th, at Hira d, Bangor, Mr John Pritchard, of tho firm of Pritchard and Griffiths, Menai i Foundry. i

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FINANCIAL POSITION OF I LLANDUDNO. —- AUDITOR'S GRATIFYING REPORT. The district Auditor's report on his audit of the Llandudno Urban District Council's accounts for the year ended 31st March last has just been published. It is as follows.:— "Gentlemen,—I beg to report that I have completed the audit of the accounts for the year ended 31st March, 1907, of your Council, and have certified as to their correctness. "The finances of the Council are in a very satisfactory state, as will be observed from the following statement:— "There was a balanoo of JB2855 5s 7d, at the credit of the general improvement fund, of which £ 1495 4s Id, represented actual cash balances; E56 4s 4d, recoverable arrears of the general improvement rate; J6295 86, sums due from owners in respect of private street works, a.nd £ 1009 12s Id, representing the deficiency on the highway rate account. This was a small sum, viz., £ 1 3s Id due to the collector. "The gross profits on the electricity supply account was J65768 6.s. 8d, and after making pro- visions for the repayment of loans, and for in- terest, and for the contributions to the sinking fund, there remained a balance of £ 1606 6s 9d, which was disposed of as foLOWS :-Grant in aid of rates, £ 300; amount transferred to reserve fund, B564 4s 4d; balance carried forward, E642 2s 5d. "The gas revenue account ehowed a gross profit of £ 5518 15s 5d, and after meeting claims in respect of«mortgage debt, and setting aside sums for the sinking fund. there remained a balanoo of £1811198 5d, which was dealt with as follows:—Transferred to meet deficit on water supply account, £ 826 178 4d; transferred to re- serve fund, £ 500; balance carried forward, L485 28 Id. "The water fund account showed a gross pro- fit of JB4828 8s Id, but as the amount applied in payment of principal and interest, and of contributions into the sinking fund was £ 5655 56 5d, there was a deficiency of E826 17s 4d, which was met as above stated out of the gas profits. "For a. full analysis of the accounts, I beg to refer the Council to the statutory financial state- ment, signed by me and delivered to the clerk, and to the abstract of accounts, prepared by the accountant. "Having investigated the various sinking funds, I find that the necessary amounts have boen set aside, and that at the ~31st March last, the accumulated sinking fund in respect of ga3 and water loans, amounted to L3500 15s 2d; electricity loans amounted to J6915 12s 2d; publio health, etc., loans amounted to £ 5855 5s 5d. The redemption of three loans was oompleted during the year, and the cancelled bonds relating to two of the loans were produced to me. "The gas and water reserve or depreciation fund amounted to 23737 19s lid, and the electricity reserve fund to B2013 16s 9d. "I am gratified to find that the trading accounts of the Council are, as regards main principles, kept in accordance with the recom- mendations made in the report of the Depart- mental Committee on accounts, recently published. The system of keeping account of stores, is, however, still incomplete, and discon- nected with the rest of the aocount-keeping. To deal with the stores and the accounts rela- ting thereto in the manner oontempfated by the Departmental Committee would very probably lnuA7° an incroaee in the clerical staff. My attention was also called during tho course of the audit to the action of the Council in changing the name of a portion of a. street. It dId not appear to me that the Council couid alter the name of a street, or portion of street, detrned and described in one of their local Acts "The accounts were presented in good order, and had been carefully and accurately kept, and Zu fTu™110 1>-eaauro informing the Council that the accounts furnish evidence that those responsible for the keeping of them have exer- oised much thought and intelligence in obtaining information on matters affecting the finances o the Council and in the preparation of forms of accounts, etc., and that they have not Eaved themselves trouble in preparing detailed analysis of the income and expenditure of the Council eo that precise information can at any time be readily obtained by reference to the books." The report xefloct4 great credit upon the Coun- oil and their accountant (Mr Walter Wood).

THE WINTER TRAIN SERVICE ON THE COAST. REVIEW OF THE TIME TABLE; After enjoying an excellent service of trains during the summer months, the r>rder of the win- ter timo table is a little disappointing. Granting <iat the number of trains run daily is sufficient to cope with the traffic at this time of the year, there appears to be room for considerable im- provement in the timing of the arrivals and de partures at certain stations, more especially, per- haps, at Llandudno Junction. The 11.15 a.m. from Bangor, although a. slow train stopping at almost every station between Bangor and Rhyl, connects with tho Irish mail at This train arrives at Llandudno Junction at 11.53 a.m., but does not depart therefrom until 12.10, a wait of se -enteen minutes fo? apparently no cogent tea?on. It may be argued that the train ha3 to nwait a connection from Llandudno, but the Llandudno train arrives at 12 o'clook, and that station being a terminus it would, if necessary, be a very tasy matter to start the train five or ten minutes earlier If the 3.20 p m. from Ban- gor, which (lrril's at the Junction at 3.40 p.m., is able to proceed with only two minutes' stop, it seems singular that another train has to wait nearly twenty minutes before continuing the jour- ney. Passengers up tho Vale of Conway branch of the railway ha., e also reason to grumble at tha arrangements. In order to get the 11.55 a.m. train from the Junction to Llanrwst, Bettwsy- coed, and Blaenau Festiniog, they have to leave Llandudno at 11.5 a.m., and consequently have to spend nearly three-quarters of an hour at the Junction, .not a, very pleasant experience on a bleak winter morning. This if the 11.50 a.m. from Llandudno was to leave five or ten minutes earlier, not only would the delay of the Bangor train be avoided, but tho Vale of Conway pas- sengers would also be saved this dreary wait. The service on the Llandudno branch could also be materially improved by canceling the 10.35 p.m. train, and substituting what may be termed a threatre train to leave at 11.5 p.m. The convenience of such a train would be consider- able. Llandudno has long since taken the lead along the Welsh coast in providing the visitors and residents with the premier entertainments, but unfortunately the majority of those who reside at a distance from the town are unable to avail themselves of a splendid fare provided at the •Llandudno theatres, owing to there being no lato train after the performances to return to their homes. True this experiments has been tried this season, but to run a late train which is not included in the ordinary time table of the com- pany for one week only seems hardly the best manner of meeting the requirements of such a growing and populous district. There is every reason to believe that if the experiment were ex- tended throughout a whole season it would not only result in an increased revenue for the rail- way company, but. would be tho means of con- ferring a gfeat boon upon the inhabitants of a very large district.

CYMDEITHAS Y DORCAS YN LLANRWST. Dymuriom alw sy,iw at y ffaith fod y gym- deii'has ragorol hon yn bwriadiu aii-vmaflyct eto ya en gwaulh. Ni raid ym.ielaetnu ar y gwaith town, em bwriad yn unig yw cymhell ychwaneg o cfnviorydd tiycv yn aeloduu o^lwy^Lg i ym- uno a hii er mwyn g-wneud yn bosibl estyn mwy 0 gynonthwy i d'lodion ao o&drannw cin tret- Ca.odd y dcircas geiinoigaeth ryunus yn ystod y tyirnor aeth heibc, tr) y roddion gan bersonau uruj^'ol o -airian a nwyuaLiu,, am ba rai y teimiir yn wir ddicdchgur, gan obeithio caill yohwan- eg o g^arodtigion eu cyimlhell i'w hefelyohu oleni. CyfarfyddiOiid y Doroas 24 o weithiau, a chasglwyd yn mysg y chwiorydd ou imnam y SWIll o 9p 18a 3c, tDebkw ahoddion gwertiifawr mown nwyddaiu. Gorphenwyd a rhoddwyd1 204 0 ddilladau gan y denddog a'r hug a in aetodau nerthynol i'r gymiaiitliae; felly, po oeir ydhwianeg i ymuno bydd yn boiscbl igwneud mwy eto o waith- Dy- muna y crau blaenorol yn gryf gacd cyfnewidiad at y tymiar aieaaf onerwydd eu bod easaoes wodi gwasanuethu tair blviiedd, ao yn meddnvl y byiddai yn wefil cael newid er mwyn i bJ¡wtb g-ael cyfleusdra i wneud ei ran yn ei dro- F'el¡lv y swyddoigion am y dy.fodol iydd- ant:—Mrs Williams, Preswyj.fa, llywyddes; Mrs Hugihea. Carregaion-terrace,, is-lywyddes; Mi as Mills, Plas Helyg, ysgrifonyddcis; Mrs Hitw Williams, Glasfryn, trysoryddes. Bydd v oyfarfod cyntaf yn cad ei gynal yn Seion dydd Mercher nic^al (23ain cyfoo1!) a,m ddau o'r glodh. Derbymir yn ddiolchgar bob rhodd gan Miss MiLl"" Plas llelyg, n<eu Mrs Huw Williams, Glasfrcn,

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