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----PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE WORK…
PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE WORK AT COLWYN BAY. FORMAL OPENING OF A WORKMEN'S CAFE. On Friday, Mrs Herbert Roberts, accompanied by Master Trevor Roberts, a lady friend, and Professor Anwyl, motored from Aibergele for the purpose of formally opening the new cafo for men promoted in the Parlwoad distrrot the poorest quarter of the town—aa a counter- a.ttraction to licensed public-houees. It is eome years sinoo the idea first occurred bo the originator, Miss Ethel Hovey, to provide a place, from which the heavy drink traffic could be combat ted. Later the British Women's Tem- perance Association took up the reins, and although it is only a little over a month since the oommittee was formed to carry out the pro- ject so spontaneous was the assistance given on every hand, that now tlhe town boasts of a. building, which, although as yet but email, will do its fair share to fight the cause of temper- ance in a practical way. So popular has tihe scheme proved that almost everyone in the position to assist have done .&0. The committee is as representative as possible, no sectarian or political feeling interfering with their work in any shape or form. At present the building consists of one nooise only. Two rooms on the ground floor ha.ve been knocked into one, and formed into a bar. Upstairs are to be found a. writing-room and a bathroom. Meals will be provided at prices within the reach of everyone. A bagatelle table has been included amongst the "attractions," and otiher games, such as draughts, can be had at a. nominal cost. Everything has been arranged on "publio-houee lines" with the exocption of the character of re- freshments supplied. Bright and cheerful as tihrf) ontire surroundings are they should attain the object in view. As yet the fseheme is in its infancy, and the promoters are of opinion that extensive alterations and additions will be re- quired in the near future. Mr and Mrs Hareent, of London, have been engaged as manager and manageress. They have had a wide experience in similar work. The officials are: President, Miss Ethel Hovey; secretary, Mr Bradiburn, N. and S. Wales Bank; treasurers, Mrs Shewell and Mr Whiteftioai&e. OPENING CEREMONY. The "Inn" was packed on the oooasion of the opening oeremony. Mr T. E. Purdy (chairman of the committee), in a short speech, welcomed Mrs Herbert Ro- berts (who was oordially received) amongst them that day. Miss Ethel Hovey explained the objects of the scheme. They were, she said, to provide oounter-attnactions to the public-house, and also t.o relieve the poverty in tho district. The rents were 50 high that it was impossible for one workman to keep a house without baking in lodgers. Tihe result was overcrowding. In some cases there were as many as five living in one room. The district might be described as the slutm of Colwyn Bay. No one oould imagino that such a state of affairs could prevail midst suoh beautiful surroundings as they had at Col- wyn Bay. For her own pa.rt, although t-he had resided in the district for twelve years, she had no conception of such a thing until a few months ago, when she investigated matters for hereelf. Mrs Roberto said it gave her great pleasure to assist, as she had had some experience of similar work at Abergele, where bhe Ship Cafe was proving a thorough sucoess. Numbers of young men who formerly had no place but the, public-house in tihe evenings now enjoyed them- selves with books or billiards in tihe oafe. She was very proud to find that women were at the head of the Colwyn Bay movement. She hopedi and believed that the Colwyn Bay undertaking would prove a great success (applause). Professor Anwyl said he also was proud to take part in the proceedings. There was a great neod of similar places in t.he whole of the country. Mrs Thomas Lloyd and Mrs Shewell, two most- encigetic workers for the oau.se, extemkld ahoarJty welcome to Mr and Mrs Haraent. Rev. John Edwards proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Herbert Roberts, and Mr J. Cronupton seconded. In supporting the motion, Mrs Brock said she was 6UTC that the Inn was a. capital idea, for it tended to the cultivation of good fellowship and friendliness amongst the men in the distriot. She was fully in gyimpat/hy with the idea. The motion was carried with applause. It is understood tIDat Mrs Herbert Roiberts has promised a oheque towards the maintenance of the Inn. -a——
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WALES.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WALES. AFFAIRS FINALLY WOUND UP. AN ECHO OF A GREAT FAILURE. After fourteen years the affairs of the un- fortunate National Bank of Wales have been finally wound uip, and the shareholders are in tho position of creditors to the extent of 23 per cent, on the last oall of JG3 10a made upon them. The history of the bank, while not quite 60 disastrous as that of the West of England and Soutlh Wales District Bank, whiah failed in the seventies, was (says a contemporary) one of cruel deception, so far as tihe shareholders are con- cerned. At one of the first meetings after the business had been taken over by the Metropolitan Bank a shareholder from Port'hcawl died in the room from heart disease, brought about by excite- ment consequent upon the disclosures whidh wero made. In North and South Wales many families who had invested their hard-earned savings in the bank's shares were ruined, and two or three suicides are directly attributable to the rcokleee way in which the affairs of the bank were man- aged. In 1890 an amalgamation with Messrs Pugh, Jones, and Co., North Wales, took place. This was made the occasion of an improper appropria- tion of £30,000 by the general manager and two direotore, who suffered varying terms of im- prisonment. In 1893 the Bank of Wales was acquired by the Metropolitan Bank, who agreed to pay £110,000 good-will, but only took over such securities as they approved, throwing upon the liquidator (Mr C. E. Dovey) the work of realising the amounts whioh were due. It was found that in many cases the securities whioh had been rejected by the Metropolitan Bank were more or less worthless. Here the trouble commenced. The whole paid-tap capital of the bank was absorbed, and yet there was a great deficit. Two calls of £2 10s eadh and one of xmo ro r?a^,n«' £ 10 originally paid, £ 18 10s, had to be made. In many instances She shareholders were unable to meet the de- mand, and, consequently, the deficiency had to be made up bv others. 1\[r Dovay has been Painstaking and watoh- fal throughout the long proceedings, and wlhere there was any possibility of recovering money for the shareholders he adopted the best mea.ns of ,t. He fuily deserved the SJdS ToX attfw meeting held at CardIff to-day week.. ]\f r J. van Roberit; (Bangor), amongst others, boio testimony to the able manner in wliich Mr Dorey had conducted the liquidation. He and Mr Vaohell had got money out of pecple "n therL Hh°6<> who knew them thought th-cre w no money to be had. Thev wre gre'ly mdebted to Mr Dovey for bis eorvioos (applau.sc). =
BILIOUSNESS IN WINTER.
BILIOUSNESS IN WINTER. CHAS. FORDE'S Bile Beans Bring Lasting- Relief to an Ailing Mother. The danger of indigestion and biliousness de- veloping into sonous winter sickness cannot be over-estzmated. Pleurisy, pneumonia, influenza, other equally dreaded complaints all take t^ch, lTnVC °a %°akc1ned liver, and bowels. ensure freedom from epidemics and a "inter of robust health, you need Chas. Forde's bdo beans, th0 medicmo that has no equal for bamsl.ing sickncss and giving tone and vigour to tho entire system. tho entIre system. Mrs H. L Cat or, of Rose Cottage, Fundcn- I hall Norwich, said a "Norwich Mercury" re- I' man-v, l,e?rs 1 suffered severely from indigestion and biliousness. After meals I was sick and dl1.7.y. and had such violent pains in tho stomach that I would lie on the floor;rolJimr and writhing ,n agony. The attacks became BO bad 801. last that I thought it would be a relief to dIP, for life was a misery. I was dreadfully weak and thii., and if I walked only a short distance from home it was all I could do to find strength to crawl back. Even in bed my little sharo of sleep was broken by dreams, and in the mornin" J ke wpary and unrefreshed. ° "I tried many remedies, but nothing brought mo relior until I took Chas. Forde's bile beans. 1' rom the first, the pain and sickness wer& less severe, and as I persevered my appetite im- i proved, and my sleep became regular and undis- turned. Finally the bilious attacks ceased alto- gPther, and sinoe then I have not had tho loast sign of [J6in." I STILL CURED TWO YEARS AFTER. J t is almost two years since Mrs Cator gave her testimony, a.nd to provo that Chas. Forde's bile bi-ans havo cflrocfod a complete and lasting cure she ha. just volunleered (his confirmation — "I I. am ill in splendid health, and I cannot recom- mend Chas. Forde's bilo beans sufficiently." What Chas. Forde's bile beans did for Mrs Cator they will do for you. But when buying be sure you get tho genuine "Chas Forde's"— "the kind you Jiavo always bought." J
LITERARY NOTES.
LITERARY NOTES. "PEARSON'S MAGAZINE" is a splendid double Christmas number, with several articles of special interest and many good short stories. Diabolo is a game that has sprung into sudden popularity, and turned the heads of two nations. An interesting account of Diabolo, from the time when it was first played by the Chinese to the present new revival, is given under the title, "The Story of the Diabolo Craze," and is fully illustrated with photographs. In "The Diverting History of Prejudice" we see how very conser- vative human nature is, and how it dislikes inno- vations. Such gioat inventions as railways and balloons have had to oontend with tremendous op- position, and even m our own day motor cars have had similar prejudice to overcome Many amusing anecdotes are related in the article, which is fully illustrated. Articles dealing with motor cars are always of interest, and many facts as to the efFect of wind and of weight upon their spaed are given in one of this month. In "Mo w v. Wind, Weight and Dust," the results of many interesting experiments by Mr S. F. Edge are shown, and it is with photo- graphs. Madame Cabra is the iiist white woman to cr )53 Africa, and many wera the weird ex- periences she underwent. She relates some of thosj in an account of her journey, which was from Zanzibar right across tae Dark Comment from East to Westfc In addition to other article* the number has many good stories, including "Flowar o' the Orange," by Agnes and Egerton Casthi, and the final escapade of the Lady Noggr Particularly interesting is the story of Joseph, a dancing bear, told by himself, a1(! this is the first ot an amusing series of his adventures. "God Bless the Master of this House" is char- asteristio of Geo. R. Sims, and there is a further instalment of Rider Haggard's powerful serial, "The Ghost Kings." Many of the pages are ar- tistically printed in colours, with a very happy offset. "THE WORLD," m its Christmas Double Number, maintains its established literary reputa- tion. "The Attack on the Capital," by Hartley Carrick, is an amusing skit, which will be appre- ciated by readers of all shades of political opin- ion. "The Snow Man," by Dion Clayton Calthrop, is in the Lewis Carroll vein. "Thin 100" is a seasonable dialogue by Beatrice Heron Maxwell; and Adrian Ross's "Christmas Cruise in a Noah's Ark" will amuse a wider circle than the youthful one for which it is ostensibly writ- ten. Armiger Barclay's "Donaldson's Christmas" and "The Ghost Motor," by Edith Keate," are weird stories. There are also many skilful illus- trations by Walton Corbould, whose reproduc- tions of six different artists' conceptions of "The Mad Hatter" make a striking heading to "The Critic in Wonderland," a humorous sketch by O. E. Thomas. Particularly seasonable, too, is the subject of the "Celebrity at Home," Dr. Gordon-Stables, the well-known writer of books for boys. Altogether the current i-sue of "Toe World" is exoellent value for sixpence. "RUSKIN AS A RELIGIOUS TEACHER," by Dean Farrar This little volume of 49 pp., demy 16mo.. at tho price of 6d. is is ued by Ar- nold Fairbairns a.nd Co., Ltd., London. It is an address delivered before the Birmingham Ruskin Society, and revised for publication shortfy be- fore tho author's death. A reprint of tho first edition (published by the St. George Press. Ltd.) re-set with the addition of a portrait of Ruskin. "THE BOOK OF THE FARM."—Messrs Wm. Blackwood and Sons will shortly begin the publi- cation of a new edition of this work. Originally compiled by the late Mr Henry Stephens, F.R.S.E, it has for nearly three quarters of a century been recognised as the leading standard work upon British agriculture. In the gifted author's own days three large editions wero ex- hausted. and about twenty yoorsago the publica- tion was begun of a fourth edition revised and in groat part re-written by Mr James Macdonald, F.R.S.E.. secretary of the Highland and Agricul- tural Society. That edition with several reprinia has also been exhausted, and to meet the con- tinued demand a fiftfi edition is now being pre- pared under tho oditorship of Mr Maodonatd. The work is being brought thoroughly up-to-uate in all its departments, and in this undertaking the editor is being assisted by a large number of the most eminent agricultural authorities of the day. As with former editions the work will ulti- mately be published in three large one guinea volumes, but in the first place it will be issued in six divisional volumes at 10s 6d each. Publica- tion will begin early in tho new year. "DICTIONARY OF J.-SliAJ-.M WELSH- MEN" (Ed'utoatian<al Pu-blidiiing Go;, Ltd., Car- diff, in parts. 6d)—(The issue of Part VII. brings this u&e.ul work of reference by Mr T. K. Robertp (Asaph) up to the letter "M," alto- gether 336 pages. The author has bean (i'iligent in (hie researches, and has succeeded in com- piling a oompre'henaive category of eminent Welshmen, portraits of many 01. whom are rû- produced. The biographical notes are suc- oinot. and further help is afforded the reader by the authorV> references to soiwoes whore more detailed information is obtainable- The publishers deeaive a. ward 0: praise for tihe neatness arwi cLoarnesis .of the typogra.phy. The work is one thai efhou&d1 attain a wide circula- tion. "OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE REVIEW" (A. Constable and Co-, Ltd.. London, 2s 6d)— The &cxx>nd numibe-r of this review is publisaed this monifchfc and contains oanfcri but ions of much interest. In one of th articles, "Oxford's An- tiquated Machinery," the writer deals with the relations beitween the University and tihe individual colleges, and suggests way a in which "some of the causes of the invertobratenesa of the University miay be removed'. The weak- ness eoernfi to him to lie lees in the limbe than in the imperfeobiotn of hrain and heart- The present composition of Cornyoeatioin is "ab- suird." Congregation "ought to coneist solely of too roaJjly engaged n Ox ord in teaching and research," and tho only (satisfactory .reform of Council would "give lull representation on it to the Board of Faculties." The writer oon- tends tihat it is high time tihat the whole of the obsolete machinery of the University was re- modelled there is need for lairger offices, for greater oe<nifcralisa^>n of functions and there is for more and more powerful permanent officials- The "LIVE STOCK JOURNAL" ALMAN- AC for 1908 (Vinton and Co-, Ltd-, London, Is) futlly maintains iitis position as a complete an- nual ehronioje of the doings of the studs, herds and flocks of the United Kingdom, wihioli is the acknowledged headquarters oif the pedigree stock interest ibhromghout the world. In the current issue of this well-known publication thore are over fifty special artioles cilealing with all branches off live sitook breeding, horsoa ponies, oafttiie, sheep, pigs, dogs, and' pouiltry receiving due attention from expert writers on tlllie various subjects. The opening article by Sir Walter Gilbey accompanies the reproduction Of a fine picture by Jamcs Ward. R.A. on- titled "A Poultry Matrket." Sir Albert Munt-z follows with an oneouraging message to the breeders of Shire horses. The recent report of the Royal Commission on Light Home Breed- ing- next engages the attention of Sir Richard Green Price wihio calls for increased Govern- ment aid for the industry- Dealing with tfhe question of "Foal Fu/tuirity Classes," Mr J. L. Nickiagon puts forward a plan by which tihe breeding of hoifyOs may be enoouraged. "Breeders and Buyers" is the tit;I.e of a useful article by the Rev. D. B. Montefiore. Mr G. S- Lowo, from !his wide experience, relate# many incidents regarding "The Age of Brood Mues." The breed reviews of horses follow- Next oomes an important paper by Sir Walter Gil bey on "Milk and Domestic Milch Animal" Mr C. J. Da vies writes on "Ilvbrids, Fertile and Otherwise;" Mr Robert Brace on "Tuber- culosis in Cattle:" Mr William Parlour on "The Usee of Advertisementand Mr Albert Pulling on "Breed Classes at Fait Stook Shows." Mr Thornton commences the breed reviews of oattthe with a full and instructive accoxint of the Shorthorns of tho year- Herefords, Dovone Sussex, Red South Do vans. Lincolnshire Shxirfcharns, Long-horns Jemcys. Guern- ??ys;. Wcish. Aberdeen-Angus, Galloways, Higliuainders. Ayrsihires, Kernes and Dexters are then dealt with in turn. Sheep of all varie- ties are referred to in papems bv well-known experts. An article on pigs is followed by one on tield Trial and Dog Shows" by Mr F. Gneebam; amd Mr B. Brown takes for his sub- T\t!i « .PosfiibilvitieB of Poultry Keeping." V j Bireeders Diretitory and the section of istuda, nerds, and flocks illustrated' increase the vai-ue of the Almanac as a book of reference, Practically mdispensablie to breeders of live stock in aJil cou-n/t.ries. "THE ESTATE MAGAZINE" (fphe Coun- try Gentlemen's Association, London, 6d) oontams a number of interesting contributions including a.n article dealing with Baron Hoth- fieid's ;norbhem estates. Various topics in con- nection with work, gardening, and forestry are discussed in the pages of the current issue of this popular magiazine- "AMATEUR GARDENING" (W- II. an<l» L Oollyjgndge, 148, Alder^giateet-reet, London 6d)—The Christmas numbor of this publication is profusesly illuahnaited, a.nd inokidca as supple- ment an exoellent reproduction in colours of J. ( Macplneirson-IIaye's water colour drawing Grairny's Birthday," together with a sorios of artistic reproductiio.ns of photographs where- in charming flcra.1 effects shown. Trie lit- erary columns afford helpful amd interesting matter for the readers of this enterprising pub- lication. DIARIES FOR 1908. At each of their 320 branches Boot's Cash Chemists have now on sale their diaries for 1908 This is the 12th year of their publication, and the diaries are more popular than ever. They are published in three forms, the foolscap size (writ- ing paper), which is ruled and printed bhreo days on a page and interleaved with blotting paper, and is issued at 6d; a "Diary for the Home," a very useful book for t lady of the house, and a 6d pocket diary printed on the best quality thin paper with gilt edges and bound in leather. Boot's diaries are undoubtedly exoellent value, which accounts for the increasing demand each year for these useful publications. v-
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The restoration of Peterborough Cathedral, begun in 1883. has been oompletcd, at a cost of aboait £ 75,000-
DEATH OF MR. W. A. DEW, ,BANGOR.…
DEATH OF MR. W. A. DEW, BANGOR. A GREAT AUCTIONEER. It is wibh feelings of the afeepest regret that we announce the death of Mr W. A. Dew, of WeUfield. Bangor, which occurred at his r<r-si- dienoe short!v bs-Eane eight o'clook on Friday mornin.g. The sad news, when it became gene- raUy known, oaused a profound sensation if the town, the majority of residtents not being- mva'-o that Mr Dew was at all unwell- For some timo past, Mr Dew. usually so hale and hearty, was not enjoying his wonted health, but was able to attend to business mntiv which, during the last few months, had been unusually heavy. He had rooentty condicteo several large property sales in South Carnarvon- shire, and on Monday and Tuesday of this week he conducted the Brynoelli Du furniture sale, in Anglesey. On Tuesday night his illnese was accenutu-ated, and he was attended to by Dr. E. J. Uoyd. On Wednesday he became worse, and Dr. Elliott, of Chester, had a consultation with Dr. Lloyd, but this (Friday) morning he died, the immediate cause of death being he-art failure. The news rapidly spread, and most of the busineeis establishments in Bangor bore signs of mourning, whilst at the Municipal Buildings the flag displayed at half mast. • Mr William Arthur Dew was born on February 26th, 1851, and waiS the son of the late Mr Wil- liam Dew, who established the high reputation which has been held by the firm for over half a century. After leaving Liverpool College, wh-ere he finished his education under Dr. How- | THE LATE MR W. A. DEW. | eon, Mr Dew was articled to Messrs Mills and Flctcher, surveyors and esta-to agents, Birken- head. Subsequently ho served some timo to engineering, ca/ttle selling, and to the busineea of a general auctioneer, and in 1873 he was taken into partnership by his father, the stylo of the firm being Mrs W. Dew and Son. Since October, 1885 (when Mr Dew, senior, died), Mr W. A. Dew has been the sole member of the firm, and he well sustained its high reputation. Mr Dew became a Fellow cf tho Auctioneers' Institute of the United Kingdom in 1887, and this Institute did him the honour of electing him to a scat on its Council in 1890, and sub- sequently lie filled the presidential chair. Mr Dew was also a Fellow of the Surveyor's In- stitution. The breeders of tho native cattle of North Wales are indebted to the late Mr Dew for his exertions on their behalf as hon. secretary 10 the North Wales Black Cattle Sooioty, and, as ediitor of the Herd Book. lie Tendered splend'id service to the Society in whidh his late father took a very great and active interest. The late Mr Dew's firm may accurately be described as tfiie leading firm of auctioneers in North ancf Mid Wake, and his own reputation as a valuer, especially of landbd property, was extensive- 11 is name was associated with all the principal sales of property in this pa,rt of the oountry, tli-oite being hardly any lauded pro- perty of noto brought to the market that Mr Dow did not have the disposal of. Mr Dews conneotion with tho memorable sales of the late Marquis of Anglesey's effects did much to ex- tend the firm's reputation beyond the borders of Wales- Mr Dew, in his earlier years, took much inte- rest in the welfare of Bangor, where he was held in the highest esteem and respect by all classes of community. He was an active member of the committee entrusted with the carrying out of the negotiations that led to the incorporation of the city in the eighties. Mr Dew also occupied a seat on the first City Council, and held the office of Mayor in 1892-3. He was a member of tho Royal Leolc Lodge of Freemasons, having passed the chair. He was a Churchman and a staunch Conservative, being a member of the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Constitutional Club. He leaves a widow, three daughters (Mrs Ken- nedy, Mrs Williams-Meyrick and Mrs Lloyd Griffith) and two sons (Mr W. C. P. Dew and Mr Noel Dew), to whom the utmost sympathy is extended in their sad and sudden bereavement. THE FUNERAL. Amidst ma.ny tokens of regret, the remel-ins of the late Mr W. A. Dew were Wd to Test in tihe Glanadda C'emeteiry, on Mondiay. In oon- sonance with the wiahes of the family, the funeral was private, and was attended by mcmbons of tihe family, relatives, and few friends of the de- oeascd. Simple in character, the ofcequies were impressive, and tihe feeling of regret at the death of a popular and highly-esteemed gentleman was dhiared not. only by those who acooniiini-ed his mortal remains to their Last resting-place, but by professional gentlemen, pu/blic men, and others bhroughout Nortih Wales. By those witlh whom he had buf inesss relations, and by a host of friends in North Wales and acrocs the border, kia memory will bo ohcrkrhed in affectionate remenxbrance. The funeral corte-ge- started from Wellfield ffijortly before noon. Preceding the hearse walked Mr Erie J. W. Pla.tt, Mr H. C. Vincent, Cobnei Sir Thomas Marshall, C.B., Mr H. Lloyd Carter, Captain N. P. Stewart, J.P., Mr W. Pughe, J.P., Mr Rowlands, Mr F. Bellis, Dr. E. 0. P,rioo, Mr Sam Lewis, Mr Jdhn Piritchard, Mr James Smith, Dr. Grey Edwards, and Mr J. S. Edwrardb. The principal mourners were Mr W. C. P. Dew and Mr Noel A. Dew (lions), Mr S. R. Dew (foffobher), Mr E. Williaum-M-wnck ("n-I, Mr F. Kennedy (son-in-law), Mr Lloyd Griffith (sonm-law), and Mr F. A. Dew ((*■;win), D J. Lloyd (medical attendant), Mr W. Ll-oyd Griffith, Carnarvon Mr O. H. Foul Ices, Bod- rw,yn; and the clerical staff at the Bangor and Llandudno -offices of bhe deceased's fi-m, includ- ing Messrs Davit; Williams (cKiief ckrk), John O. Hugh< (surveyor), W. Speed, W. PritchaTd, D. Iennhyn Williams, M. Ryan, Llandudno, and J. W. Albon, do. PrIvaItc, oarriag(% wera ai&o cent by Colonel riatt. V.B. (wtho was absent in London), Mr C. U. As^heton-Smit.h, Dr. John Roberto, Menai Bridge, and Dr. E. J. Lloyd. The coffin of polished oak was covered with wreaths, a number of wthich were also placed ouiteide the la--pannelled hearse, whuV.t two qpen ta-ndaus were also utilised to convey the re- mainder of the magnificent floral tokens. I The first portion of the funeral ritea were oon- ducted in tho church at tihe cemetery by the Dean of Bangor and Ardhdeacom J. Morgan, the latter re.ading the impressive lesson; and at the graveside the concluding portion of the service was performed by t'rue Dean. After the coffin had been lowered into the grave, wlhieh was l'noo witih evergreers and ivy, the wreaths from the family were deposited ion it. The-re waa no music, and thouglh sevorely simple, the service was most affecting. FLORAL TRIBUTES. Wreaths were sent by Mrs W. A. Dew (widow), the sons and daugihte.rB, the SOons-in-la.w (Messrs F. Kennedy, E. Williams-Meyrick, and A. Lloyd Griffith), Mrs William Dew (stother), Mr S. R. Dew (brot-her) and Mrs S. R. Dew, t.he Misses Dew (nieces), Mr Gilbert Soott, Mrs Gil- bert Scott (sister) and Mr Lester Soott, Mr James Hamilton and Mrs Jaiirav Hamilton (sister), Mr N. T. Beem and Mts N. T. Beedh (»ister-in- 1-a.v), Mrs Hay.?« (sister-in-law), Mr F. A. Dew (oouein) and Mrs F. A. Dc-w, Dr. E. J. Lloyd arid Mrs E. J. Lloyd (cousin), Dr. Jdhn Roberta and Mrs J. Roberto (cousin), Mr C. G. Aer-heton- Sinith, Vaynol; Colonel Pla.tt, C.B., and Mrs P'1.ft. Colonel Lloyd Evans, (Captain and A,rs N P Stewart, Mr and Mrs R. Cthenevix Trench. Mir and M)is E. A. Young, Tanyfbryn; Mr and Mrs Eric J. W. Piatt, Colonel Hugih, Savage, Y.D., the President and Council of the Institute, the Brethren of the Royial Leek Lodge, the Carnarvon, (hire and Anglesey Conservative Cl-iab, Mr and Mrs John Pribdhard, Mr H. Lloyd Carter, Mrs lVlly and M- Raymond Pelly, Mrs Lloyd Griffith, Carnar- von Messrs Carter, Vinceint and Co., Mr Probvn Wiii'liaims, London Mr and Mm Charles Breeec, Mis, Eurgain Licrt, the offioe staff, Bangor and Llandudno: tihe man and maid servants of Well- field Miss Dutton, Conway; Mrs R. Rowlands and faimnly, Mr and Mm George Williams, Arch- deacon and Mrs Margian and the Mis.^ Mo-gan, Mr and Mrs R. B. Watson, Mr Henry J. Pretty, Mr amd Mrs Malek, Dr. and Mir*? H. Grey Ed- wards. Dr. and Mrs Roland Rogws, Mr and Mins W. LLoyd Griffith, Mr and Mrs W. Riuh irds Higih-stneet; tihe "North W.aJes Chronicle"' Co. Ltd.. Mr and Mrc, R. V. Johnson, Mr a.nd Mrs E. W. Johnson, Mr and Mrs R. S. Chamber- Iain, Miss J. N. Hutiles icousin), London; M'es Willf,a.m,. Gcorg;e Hotel, Crkweth; Mr.9 Windsor Da,- ies and family, from the CBiairman and me n- r^rs of tihe Liverpool District and Nor\lh Wales Brandli of tihe Am-lioneefrs' Institute, etc. During the day fiagB were lowered to half- ina-a at t-h-o Carnarvonehire and Anglee,«v In- nriraiy, tihe Maniaipal Buildings, and at Plas U-jdwio (Capt. N. P. Stewart's retidence). I..o funera arrangements were carried out by w- f-TOina and So-n, Bangor.
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LLANRWST PETTY SESSIONS! ALLEGED THEFT OF BOOTS: A SAD CASE. The usual Sessions were held on Monday, before Colonel Johnstone (presiding:), Dr T. E. Jones, Messrs W. B. Rallied, L. W. Jetf-i'ettit, H. J. W. Watline, W. Hughes, W. J. Williams, E. Mills, and J. R. Wil- liams. EXCISE PROSECUTION. Alfred Jones, a young lad, residing at Pontysylan, CJian Oonway, was charged by W. H. Darbyshire, excise officer, with carrying a gun on November 7th without a licence. Mr Drake, the Supervisor, called P.O. Williams, Grlan Conway, who said lie saw the defendant ferret- ting rabbits with his uncle, on Plas Ucha Farm. He was carrying a gun and had a dog with him. When asked about a licence, lie said that he had taken one out the previous Christmas, aud he thought that would last him until the following Christmas. Witness told him that the licence expired on July 31st, and he re- plied that he was not aware of that. Defendant produced the licence which he had taken out at Xmas. He thought it would do for the year, the same as a dog licence. P.O. Davies, Eglwysbaeh, having corroboiated the other constable, a fine of Is and 9s 6d costs was im- posed. Mr Drake also summoned J. Robert Griffith, Siamber Wen for haviig a carriage without a licence. Mr Drake here stated that it was essential that the nitdc and address of the owner of the carriage should be painted, because they oould not compel a person to take out a licence uuiees they actually saw it being used. If there was no name and address it was difficult to trace them when the carriage passed by. The vehicle in question was not for the sole purpose of carrying goods, but the defendant was driving some one in it. W. H. Darbyshire proved seeing the defendant and a l.-vly in tho carriage on the 17th September. There was no name and address upon it. He had seen Mr Griffith since, and he had admitted liability, but asked whether it would not do for him to pay next year. The licence money was paid on the 11th October. A fine of 2s Gd and 8f 6d costs was imposed. THEFT OF BOOTS: A SAD CASK. Annie Huckle, a young married woman, living with her husband in Back Wat-ling Street, was charged with stealing a pair of ladies' boots from the Red Flag Bootshop, in Watiing Street, the property of Mr J. Barron. Wm. Griffith (lunr.), deposed that he was an as- sistant in the shop, and about a month ago he missed a pair of ladies' boots which were hanging on a. nail outside the place of business. On Saturday lie noticed the boots, which he valued at 5s lid., on the feet of a. young girl, and he gave information to the police. Mrs Annie Griffiths, Back Watling Street, said the prisoner lived next door to her, and about five weeks' ago she sold witness a pair of boots for 3s. Defendant said that she had had the hoots from her mother in Ijondon, but that. thev were too small for her. They wore perfectly new. The defendant also showed wit- ness the paper in which the boots were wrapped, the address and the postmark to verify her statement that they came from her mother. P.C. Holgate said defendant acknowledged that she sold a pair of boots to Mrs Griffiths, her neighbour. In reply to the question where she got them from, she said that her mother sent them to her frum London. Witness then sent for Mr Barron, and de- fendant said "My children and I were starving, and my husband lias only done one day's work this week. I took the boots and sold them to buy food." Supt. Woollam said the prisoner made a voluntary statement to him on Saturday night to the effect that she was very poor and had five children. Her hus- band only worked half-time at the Dolgarroe Works. and she took the boots to get, food for the little ones. On being charged, the prisoner pleaded guilty and eaid that her children were crying for bread. Mrs Huckle was next charged with stealing a pair of gentlemen s boots from the same shop on the pre- vious Wednesday. 1 #(8°u)' ,w1'° sa'd he managed the Red Flag Bootshop for Mr James Barron, said that on Fri- day last he missed a pair of gentlemen's boots from inside the shop. Those produced were the ones he missed. Mrs Slater, Tai Issa, Llanrh.vchwyn, said defendant asked her to buy the boots as she had no food in the house She had no money, and told the defendant that she would get some food for her. Huckle wanted 6s 6d for the boots and witness purchased 4s Hid worth of food for her, and told her she would pay the balance on the Saturday. Witness came to town wearing the boots, a.nd defendant told her that she had been in gaol and confessed that she had taken the boots, asking at. the same time whether she could have them back. Defendant gave her an old pair of shoes to take her home and gave the stolen ones up P.C. Holgate said he charged the defendant, and after a little hesitation she said "I did take another pair on Wednesday night." Supt. Woollam said the defendant brought the boots to him after she had been released on bail. She said she got them from the woman she had sold them to. After consultation, t-he magistrates decided to bind t.he defendant over a.s well as her hufiband in the sum of JE5, to come up for judgment if called upon during t,he next six months. The Chairman said she had been let off very leni- ently for tho sake of her children.
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VALE OF CONWAY AND
VALE OF CONWAY AND DISTRICT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION. A SUCCESSFUL ORGANISATION. THE EASTER SHOW. Just above three months ago, through the instru- mentality of Mr Henry Eastwood, Conway, and Mr Arthur T. Johnson, Glanoonway, the above association was formed. Under the able .guidance of such ex- pert poultry breeders the new association at once gained considerable support from all classes within the district. Sir Charles McLaren, Bart, M.P., ac- MR HENRY EASTWOOD. One of the Founuers ot t-ne Association. cepted the presidency of the society, and the vice- presidents' list includes the names of several of the leading gentry and nobiiity of the district, including Lady Augusta Monty 11, Lord Mostyn, Hon. Henry Lloyd Mustyn, lion. Laurence, L. A. Brodrick, Maj Jr- GCneral G-ough, (J.B., Mrs Gough, Colonel Sandbach, J.f., Colonel .Savage, V.D., Colonel Thomas Gee, The Mayor of Conway, Rev. Francis Jones, Messrs Knee- ¡;11..w. T. Hartley Bibby, H. Eastwood, W. S. Glynne, U. H. Jones-Mortimer, R. Norton, James Porter, E. Wood, J.P., D.L., R. J. Wood, J.I' and Councillor Henry Jones. The object of the association is to promote and en- courage the breeding of dogs, ioultry, pigeons, ca^e birds, cats and rabbits. In order to carry out this object a strong comanttee has been formed with Col. Sandbach as cuairman, and the following members — Colonel Savage, Supt. Woollam, Inspector Eakins, R.S.P.C.A., Messrs. — Bushnell, C. E. Cragge, Henry Eaatwood, John Hughes, T. li. Jones, Henry Lloyd, Colonel Savage, Supt. Woollam, Inspector Eakins, R.S.P.C.A., Messrs. Bushnell, C. E. Cragge, Henry Eaatwood, John Hughes, T. It. Jones, Henry Lloyd, D. Garic Roberta, E. Nolan, J. Austin, W. Shingler, H. W. Sheldon, J. Kershaw, 0. Williams, W. Miudle- brook, J. Hughes, Aleoek, R. Evans, W. C. Rob- erts, G. Jones, R. H. Roberts. and E. Hinton. The following local delegates have also been ap- pointed :— I Buttwsycoed District.—Mr T. It. Jones, Moss Hill. Blaenau Festiniog.—Mr Hugh Davies, Glany-y-Pwll. Colwyn Bay and Distri(-t.-Me-ssrs. W. Hughes, Riva, Rhos; F, Booth, Old Colwyn; and W. Morgan, Iron- shop, Colwyn Bay. Bangor and District.—Mr A. Taylor, The Brewery. 'Llandudno Junction.—Mr Henry Nevitt, Stanley Oak Terrace. Conway and District.—Messrs Henry Lloyd and W. J. Bushnell. Llanrwst and District.—Messrs. Owen Williams and F. Kershaw. Llandudno.—Messrs. H. W. Sheldon and D. Garic Roberts. Other officials are Mr W. J. Bushnell, Hon. Vet. Surgeon Mr W. C. P. Dew, hon. auctioneer; Messrs. Porter, Amphlett and Jones, hon. solicitors; Messrs. A. R. Temple and F. W. J'ne«. auditors; and Mr Owen Rowland, J.P., hon treasurer. The secretarial duties are in the able hands of Mr A. T. Johnson, Glan Conway. The success which has attended the association dur- in the short time it has been in existence is re- markable. After only three months' preliminary mark, the association can now boast of a membership roll of close upon 300, and at the last general meeting on Thursday evening as many as 41 new members were enrolled, including the Llanrwst Flying and H iming Society. The m«imb?rship is not in any way confined to the Vale of Conway, for amongst those proposed for membership were gentlemen from Llan- efni, Pwllheli, and other South Carnarvonshire and Anglesey towns. THE FORTHCOMING SHOW. One of the objects of the association is to promote an annual show. The energetic secretary and his committee have not been slow to put that movement into operation, for they have already secured both the Town Hall and the Market Hall at Conway, for the holding of thoir first show next Easter, and have adopted the schedule of prizes. A NEW DEPARTURE. At a general meeting held on Thursday evening, at the Station Hotel, Llandudno Junction. Mr Henry Eastwood presided over a large attendance of mem- bers. Mr Johnson proposed that, as the show was for the benefit of the exhibitor, ea-cit dog exhibitor shall pay 3d, and each bird exhibitor 2d, for the accommo- dation. Superintendant. Woollam seconded, and the proposi- tion was carried unanimously. It was decided, on the proposition of Superintendent MR ARTHUR T. JOHNSON. Secretary of the Association. Wvollam, seconded by Mr Parr, that in a case where there are. five or less entries in a class, the first money prize will be withheld, the second substituted for the first, the third for trio 6econd, and ti-re will be no third prize. Cards will be awarded when there are three or more entries. THE JUDGES. In appointing the judges, there was & rather lengthv discussion. Superintendent Woollam was in favour of engaging a judge from outside the district, but finallv it was decided to appoint Mr Richard Muir, of Bangor, who generously offered his services as judge of the dogs, and Mr Samuel, of Wrexham, to judge the other classes. On the proposition of the secretary, seconded by Mr Hilton, a heart v vote of thanks was accorded the chairman for presiding.
LLANDUDNO NATIONAL SCHOOL…
LLANDUDNO NATIONAL SCHOOL MANAGERS. COUNTY EDUCATION COMMITTEE CRITICISED. At the Church. House, llan-dudiio, on Monday afternoon., the Rector (Rev. Llewelyn R Hughes., M.A.) presided over a meeting of the managers of th-3 Llandudno National Schools. A com muni oat ion was read from the Board of Education enclosing a copy of a ietter dated November 6th, for warded by the Board to the Counitv Education Authority with regard to the ropaird .required at Bodafon Soh-ool. (Stating that the now in U'&¡} were totally unfit for use, and requesting the County Authority to make satisfactory arrangements with the 1-ooal mall- agers wih regard to the repairs. The Board also asked if the oommiititeo were now prepared to provide suitable desks for the school ? Mr J. McMaeter proposed that a letter be wriaen to the Oounty Education Commitee asking for their observation on the letter. Mr Richard (Jonway seconded, and it waa carried- « THE STAFF AT BODAFON. In reply to the application oi the managers for a aupptem-enary toaoher for Boda'on School a lotteir was .road. from the Board of Education stating that His Majesty's Inspector of Schools was eaitisfied tihiat the present staff was quite adequate for the requirements of the school- Mr J. S. Stevens (heatlmapte,r of the eohool) said that the County Education Committee had deoi-ated to advertise for another tea-dher, and the secretary .read a letter from the Ck>itnt.y Education Authority confirming that statement. A PROTEST BY MR MoMASTER. With regard to the vacancy for a teacher at the CJhuroh Wal-kq In-Ealit School, only one ap- plication was received from the County Edu- cation Authority for the consideration of the managers. Mr J. McMaster: It is a perfect, farce for m,e to come hero if I have no voice in the se- lection of teachers- Mr Rd- Conway waa of tbs same opinion. Mr McMaster propcood that the Coijnty Edu- cation Committee be .asked for an explanation why they did* not forward the other application of Miss Duffield for the consideration of the managers- Mr Rd. Conway eeoanded, and it was car- ried. APPOINTMENTS. M-vsi Blodwen Roberts, 2, Queen-street. Rhyl, was appointed a teacher under Articlo 50 at the Church Walks Infant School at a salary of E50 per annum. Miss Luoy May J.o^cph. of Graigle, Church WaUcB, was -ippoint-c-d-an article 63 teacher at tine Church Walks Mixed School a.t a salary of J350 per annum-
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