The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY VISITORS. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. Coiw/n Bay, J. S. Littlewood, Esq., resident Mrs Littlewood, do. J. D. V.Iitms, E&q., Mrs Williims, do. H. P. Willia.118, Esq., do. L. Williams, Esq., do. W. Williams, Esq., do. Nurse Morrish, Colwyn Bay* E. Clegg, Esq., Rochdaie. Mrs Clegg, do. Miss Scott, Colwyn Bay. E. H. Bramall, Esq., Chested F. G res ham, Esq., Bowdon. Mrs Gresham, do. The Misses Gresham and Nur&e Potter, do. W. Taylor, Esq., do. Mrs Taylor, do-. Dr. J. C. Smyth, Black heath. Mrs Smyth, do. D. Dobie, Esq., Chester. Mrs Dobie, do. Miss Dobies a.nd nurse, CTO, F. Turner, Esq., Rochdale. Mrs Turner, do. > Master Turner, do. Miss White, do. t B. Sumner, Esq., Manehester Mrs Sumner, do. Miss MetcaJf, Croix. J. Kirkwood, Eeq., BlundellsandS. Mrs Kirkwood, do. G. Dehn, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Dehn, do. Mrs fleatley, Hitehin. Mrs H. B. Woodcock, do. E. Binglmm, fcsq., do. E. Grindley, Esq., LiverpooL: Mrs Grindley, do. E. J. Williamson, Esq., Leede. J. Leigh, Esq., and chauffeur, Oldham. Mrs Leigh, do. G. Leigh. Esq., do. Miss New, do. Miss Elliott, Chester. F, W. Travers, Eeq., do. Mrs Travers, do. J. H. Cohen, Esq., Liverpool* J. B. Cohen, Esq., do. E. C. Cohen E6q., do. W. E. Farr. Esq., Leeds. F. R. Hesse, Esq., Manchest-er. Mrs Hesse, do. Miss Simpson, Liverpool. M i&s Turner, do. Mrs Patterson, Oldham. Master J. Patterson, do. Master W. Patterson, do. Mrs Cocker, do. Miss Cocker, do. Mrs Ormero-d, do. Miss Ormerod and nurse, do. F. Stott, Esq., do. Mrs Stott, do. J. Procter, Esq., do. R. J. Hrrldsworth, Esq., Bolton. Mrs Holdsworth, do. H. Waddington, Esq., do. Mrs Waddington, dQ. J. Hallidav, Esq., Manchester* Mrs Robertson, do. W. Crabtree, Esq., Lytham. Mrs Crabtree, do. C. W. T. Webster, Esq., Bidston. Mrs Webster, do.. COLWYN BAY HOTEL, Colwyn Bay. W. Whitehead, Esq.. Manchester. T. How e, Esq., do. Mi&s Hirst, Huddersfield. Wateon Hughes, Esq., Liverpool. Mra Watson Hug'hes, children andnuree, do. Master Bryan Watson Hughea and gov- erness, do. Mies Wateon Hughes, do. Reea Jones, Esq., Bramhall, Mrs Rees Jones, do. A. Smith, Esq., do. Mrs Smith, do. Mills EiJa, Smith, do. Mke Barlow, Oxford, do. J. Bowker, Esq., Manchester. J. M. Bowker, Esq., and friend, do. Horsfield. Esq., Hyde. Mrs Horsfield, do. Miasee Horsfield, do. Lieut.-Colonel Wellesley, Chester. Mrs Wellealey, do. Mrs Bleckley, do. Master H. Bleckley, do. C. Willieon, Esq., Salop. —. McLennan, Esq., do. Rev. Adams, Marple. — Mrs Adams, do. W. Gneateex, Esq., Stafford.. Mrs Greateex, do. Mrs Hutchinson, Liverpool. Mrs Fawcitt and friend, Oldham. Master Fawcitt and governess, do. H. C. Nieholls, 'Esq., Macclesfield. More Nicholls, do. Mrs Harris-Jones, Oldham. J. Adams, Esq., Leek. Mra Adame, do. J. Domakin, Esq., Oldham. T. H. Deakin, Esq., Gloucester Miaj Dcakin, do. Broom, Esq., RainhilL Mrs Broom, do. Miss Broom, do. J. Johnson, EÆq., Manchester. S. Johnson, Esq., do. Anders, Enq., Oxton. Mrs Anders, dOl L. Shawcross, Esq., Rochdale., Mrs Shawcrcss, do. E. S. Shawcross, do. W. T. Lees, Esq., Oldham. L. P. Townse,nd, Esq., Cheshire. IMPERIAL HOTEL, Colwyn Bay. P. Bishop, Esq., Liverpool. Isaac Fowlacre, Esq., Matlock. F. Lawley, Esq., Birmingham. Alfred Burnott, Esq., do. R. E. Evans, Esq., M&ncheeten G. Johnson, Esq., London. S. Stilbel. Esq., Nottingham. L. Levies, Esq., Manchester. < Horace Prait, Esq., Dublin. James Milne, Esq., Newcastle. A. Telvatock, Esq., do. J. Goldstand, Fckl., Manchestor. O. Walworth, Esq., do. T. Willis. Esq., do. S. Robinson, Esq., Wellington. Robert Colbeck, Esq., Liverpool. S. K. Jones, Esq., Birmingham. Y. Godfrev, Esq^ Sheffield. C. Jones, Esq., Merthyr. Fred. K. Hesketh, Esq., Bristol. Hugh Richards, Eeq., Glasgow. W. H. Henderson. Esq., Liverpool. R. E. Roberts, Esq., Bristol. f E. H. Higson, Esq, Manchester. I J. S. Ross, Ifeq., Kilburn.. J. Clarke* Esq., Bridlington. J. A. Wall, Esq., Derby. S. Thomson, Esq., Birkenhead. T. G. Wallaoe, Esq., Northampton. F. Dumont, Esq., Oldham. G. Selars, Esq., Salop. F. Helly, Esq., Liverpool, Arthur Batler, Efcq., do. J. Proctor, Esq., do. i F. Taylor, Esq., London. Gilbert East, Esq., Aberdeen. A. Falls, Esq., Chester. L. Vallanoe, Esq., Manchester C. Capper, Eeq., do. F. Winsianley, Esq., Sheffield. v L. Troutbeck3 Esq., London. -I F. Nelson, Esq., Glasgow. H. Goltart, Esq., Liverpool. F. Dauby, Esq., Derby. C. Oldfield, Esq., Leicester. M. Ryde, Esq., do. ) J. Johnson, Esq., Liverpool. S. Stevens, Esq., Lincoln. ■; F. Banks, Esq., Portsmouth. L. Thomson, Esq.. Stoke. J. Marks, Esq., London. S. Francis, Esq., Manchester. J. Nichols, Esq., do. HOTEL METROPOLE. Colwyn Bay. J. Ha.mmond, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Haves, Paotrieroft, Master Hayes, do. A. Rhodes, Esq., Huddersfield. A. Wells, Esq., Liverpool. R. Thompson, Eeq., Kettering.. T. HaJl, Esq., Map-pheater. r E. L. Fear, Esq., Liverpool. W. Hay man, Esq.. Manchester Taylor, Esq., London, J. Greer, Esq., Liverpool, n Esqi, Watford. r; Oolg.rave, Esq., Oswestry* Mrs Kenyon, Maneliester. Miss K. Kenyon, Manchester. .Miss D. Kenyon, Manohester. J. Williams, Esq., Wrexham. v T. Owen, Esq., London. it J.Dotha.D1, Esq., Bilston. ry Mrs Bothem, do. Mrs Carson. Mias Rovall. Miss Vaughan. H. Chatterton, Esq., rondoit, i Mrs Chatterton, do. J. Cuddy, Esq., Manchester, R. Kilby, Esq., Kindal. J. Holmes, Esq., Manchester. > v T. Holroyd, PAsq. B: Bradley, Esq., Manchester P. Gorham, Esq., Bristol. J. Wbeeldon, Esq., Sale. Major T. A. Jones, Manchcster.

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LLANRWSTCOUNTYCOURT COMPENSATION FOR THE LOSS OF A HUSBAND, DAMAGES FOR SHEEP WORRYING. This court was held on Friday, before his Honour Judge Moss and the Registrar (Mr J. E. Humphreys) A MEDICAL MAN'S FEES. Dr Parry, formerly of Llanrwst, and now of Rhosneigr, Anglesey, sued a large num- ber of persons before the Registrar for medical attendance, amon&st whom was Owen Evans, Sychnant, from whom he claimed £1 14s 6d. Mr Latimer Jones appeared for the plain- tiff. Dr Parry explained the items of the ac- count in detail. The defendant on oath stated the plain- tiff had sued the wrong person The doctor had attended witness' housekeeper, Marian Williams, and not a member'of his family. Dr Parry: I attended Evans' child. O. Evans: Nothing of the kind. Mr Latimer Jones: Did you not go to Dr Parry and instruct him to attend your housekeeper. 0. Evans: Yes, but at her own request. In reply to Mr Latimer Jones, the plaintiff said the defendant had never disputed the bill before; although he had sent him an account ffeveral times. Mr Latimer Jones: I applied for it myself, and ho raised no objection. 0. Evans: I met Dr Parry at the time, and he told me that he was attending my servant Dr Parry put another question to the witness, when The Registrar remarked It appears to me that the plaintiff is undertaking the case with two advocates. I must ask-you Dr Parry to allow your legAl adviser to conduct your case. O. Evans (to Dr Parry): You attended my housekeeper. I called you in at her request. Dr Parry: Look here Registrar: I cannot allow these irregu- larities to continue. The evidence is as strong on one side as the other, the case is non-suited, Mr Latimer Jones: Non-suited? Registrar (to defendant): Yes, you can go. Mr Latimer Jones: Then the case will be brought up again. COMPENSATION FOR THE LOSS OF A HUSBAND. Mrs Holding, formerly of Poplar Grove. Llanrwst, the widow and sole dependent of the late Grimshaw Holding, sued the Llan- rwst Electricity Supply Company, Ltd., for £300 compensation for the loss of her bus- band. Mr James Porter (Messrs Porter, jimph- lett, and Jones, Conway, Colwyn Bay, and Llanrwst) appeared for the applicant, and Mr Charles T. Allard (Messrs Griffith and Allard, agents of Messrs Talham, Worth- ington, and Co, Manchester) for the respon- dents. Mr Porter explained that the plaintiff's husband had been engaged with the respon- dent at a salary averaging about £2 5s a week. While engaged at his duties on October 4th he met with a serious accident, from the effects of which he succumbed on October 6th. As far as he could gather, the respondent's position was taken up in tho question whether the applicant was wholly dependent on the earnings of the de- ceased." This he hoped to prove to his Honour's satisfaction. Mr Allard agreed that the case rested upon that question. The applicant was a confectioner by trade, although she was not engaged at it at her husband's death. He did not wish to labour the point, as he was afraid the law would not bear it out. His Honour: Can you Drove to me that her husband did not give her money p Mr Allard: No, I cannot. Mrs Holding, when called upon to give evidence, nearly collapsed, and had to be supported by a lady friend She deposed that her late husband was in receipt of 35s a week until within five weeks of his death, ertid of £2 5s per week during the remaining period. His Honour: Were you dependent on your husband ? Mrs Holding: Absolutely. His Honour: Have you any family? Mrs Holding: None Mr Allard: Did he leave a will ? Mrs Holding; No. Mr Allard: Had he a private income P Mrs Holding: No Mr Allard: Are you certain of the period during which he received 35s. Mrs Holding: I cannot swear to the time, but tho one mentioned is certainly approxi- mate. Mr Allard What is your occupation P Mrs Holding: I am a confectioner by trade, but I am not fit to undertake the work now. His Honour: How do you suggest tho division of the award? Mr Porter: We leave that entirely in your Honour's hands. His Honour (to Mrs Holding): What do you propose doing in future? Mrs Holding: I don't know. My medical adviser assures me that I am unfit for busi- ness at present. I may re-enter the con- fectionery trade when well enough in health. His Honour: Was your husband a mem- ber of a club or insured ? Mrs Holding: No. His Honour: How do you live now ? Mrs Holding: I live practically upon my parents. His Honour: I propose to make an order per month until you commence business aga"in, when you can apply for the balance dow 11 I find that the plaintiff's earnings averaged £ 2 2s a week. I therefore assess comepnsation at £300. Mr Allard: The respondents had paid £10 into court, your honour. Mr Porter: That is so. # His Honour: Then £300. less the £10 paid into court. I have decided to allow the plaintiff £2 5s a month, and £20 now to clear the outstanding bills, the sum to be invested as usual. If at any time the plain- tiff decides to re-enter business she can apply again, and if the evidence proves satis- factory the money will be paid out. Before she left the court Mrs Holding fainted, and caused quite a scene. A WAGE DISPUTE. David Evans, of Penygroes, Penmachoo, sued Richard Jones, Tai Hirion, Llanrwst, for £ 5 16s, amount of wages alleged to be due. Mr Davies Jones appeared for the plain- tiff and Mr R. O. Davies for the defendant. Mr Davies Jones said the claim was in respect of work done by plaintiff to defen- dant for a period of nine weeks and four days. Plaintiff was a quarryman. but last autumn the quarry was at a standstill, and the plaintiff hired himself to defendant at 12s a week. David Evans, the plaintiff, said the defen- dant owed him £5 los for working on his farm for nine weeks and four days at 12s per week. They first met at Llanrwst. and subsequently at defendant's house, when he agreed to act as teamster at the sum stated. He had worked at the quarry for two years and hired himself to defendant until he could return to the quarry. tlegave the defen- dant a week's notice, and at the end of that time had been for his wages. He was offered 10s a week. and defendant added that he considered even. that too much In reply toMrR. O. Davies, witness said he was hired in November. He had been in the employ of farmers for over eight years He never agreed to hire himself for a term but simply Dy tho week. Mr R. O. Davies: There is not much work for the horses until March and April is ,tliere ? Witness: I don't know. Mr Davies: After eight Tears' experience you don't know that? y Witness Well,, it is busier then. Continuing his cross-examination, Mr Davies elicited the following statement: I left after a week's notice. I never said I would stay until May. There was a refer- ence to the subject. I offered to stay for £18 for the term, and two days off in April but the defendant refused the terms so I was hired per week instead. I left on my own ac- cord, as I did not appear to reach the defen- dant's high ideals. I do not know the defend- ant's reputation for fairness as I had but a short experience of him. When I gave him notice he made no reply, but simply left the stable. When leaving, the defendant offer- ed 10s a week as he alleged that I was leav- ing before the end of tHe term. I replied that I had given him a week's notice and that was ample. In reply to Mr Davies Jones, witness said the notice was in accordanpe with the agree- ment between them. There was no promise made to stay for the term as the defendant arould not agree to pay J618 for the whole term. He first asked defendant for 14a per week, but accepted 12s without reference to time. The reason he left was that he did not appear to please defendant. He got up in the morning between 6.30 and 5.45, and that appeared late "in defendant's eyes." Witness said that he was the owner of sever- al ponies which he removed in April from the lowlands to the highlands. Mr R. O. Davies: Did you not tell Ellis Griffith and another servant that the de- fendant had agreed to grant you two days' off in April? Witness: Nothing of the kind. Richard Jones (the defendant) said the plaintiff approached him last November with the view of being hired and asked £18 for the term. Witness considered the amount unreasonable and offered him 9s a week for half the term, and los a week for tua remainder, but, eventually, he agreed to pay him 12s a week for the term. He would not think of hiring a man to attend the horses for a less period than a term. He understood clearly that he was to stay until May, and be allowed two days' off in April. The plaintiff's statement that the hiring was by the week without reference to time was untrue. When plaintiff gave notice witness warned him that he was breaking his agree- ment. Defendant, replied that he was afraid ho could not do with the horses. Thereupon witness offered him other work and to allow another hand to take charge of the horses, but he refused to accept the offer. Witness would not have taken £5 to lose the plain- tiff's services at the time he left. Plaintiff asked for his wages. Witness enquired How much?" Plaintiff replied, In accordance with our agreement." Witness then said he would pay him at the rate of 10s per week as he had broken his agreement by leaving before the end of the term. Wit- ness had not been able to replace plaintiff, and had sustained serious loss in conse- quence. In offering 10s a week, he offered the highest rate of wages for the time plain- tiff had been engaged. In reply to his Honour: Witness said there was no one present when the hiring took place, as it was arranged at the farm. In reply to Mr Davies Jones, witness said he knew plaintiff by sight before he hired him and also that he was the owner of some ponies. He was an excellent worker, and witness would not say anything in regard to his veracity. Being pressed by Mr Jones, the witness said two farmers had told him that plaintiff had informed them that he had tried to hire him at the fair, but that he refused to go to him, which was palpably untrue. Witness had been in court before once or twice. He did not make a counter-claim. Mr Davies: He acted upon my advice. Elias Griffith, a laboure- employed by the defendant, said that the plaintiff commenced his duties a day before him. He told wit- ness that he had asked defendant for JE18 a term, but that defendant had refused to agree to the terms; further that he had ac- cepted 12s a week until May, and that he had been promised two days off in April. Mr R. O. Davies submitted that it was unlikely that a farmer would hire a man to attend his horses by the week as it was al- ways the custom to hire bv the term. The loss and inconvience entailed by the action of the plaintiff were exemplified by the fact that the defendant had been unable to re- place him. His Honour said that the difficulty lay in the fact, that there had been an arrange- ment for payment weekly. Mr R. O. Davies: If it was so. why didn't the plaintiff demand his wages weekly ? He never asked for his money until he had tendered his notice. His Honour: It was not essential. Mr Davies Jones explained that the plain- tiff had not applied for his wages weekly as he was a man of means and it was not nec- essary. His Honour gave judgment for JE4 15s., with costs. ALLEGED SHEEP WORRYING. Elias Hughes, Ty Doigarrog sued John Evans, Rhibo Farm, and Mar- garet Jones, Tyddyn Du Farm, for £7 10s. damages, alleged to have been caused by the defendants' dogs to plaintiff's sheep. It was stated that Margaret Jones had paid £3 15s into court. Mr Davies Jones appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr R. 0. Davies for the defendant John Evans. Mr Davies Jones explained that the dama- ges were claimed against the defendants owing to damages caused to plaintiff's sheep by the defendants' dogs on the morning of February 2nd. His client had shot Mar- garet Jones' dog, while he felt assured that the evidence he would produce would amply satisfy his Honour as to the owner of the other dog. Elias Hughes, the plaintiff stated that early on Sunday morning. February 2nd, he heard dogs barking. He got out of bed and called his man, Pederew. After pro- curmg a gun he went out with Pedegrew to a field where he kept some sheep, where he discovered two dogs worrying the sheep. He shot one of the animals (a bitch;, but did not get within range of the other. The owner of the bitch was the defendant, Mar- garet Jones, who he understood had paid £3 los Od into court. The other was a red sheep dog, owned by the defendant, John Evans. He knew the dog well as he often accom- panied Evans on plaintiff's land where the defendant occasionally worked for witness. Later m the day he followed the dog to GIanwern, where the Animal had gone with the children. They held the dog head down- wards when a quantity of blood issued through his mouth. All the sheep were worried in a similar manner, the blood being sucked from the same portions of their bod- ies. The defendant Evans' dog was well- known in the parish as there was no other of the same colour. He had no doubt but that it was the dog that accompanied the one he had killed. Cross-examined by Mr R. O. Davies, the wit- ness admitted that he had gone to Abbey View before commencing investigations in regard to the surviving dog. He went to the Abbey View as he knew there was a bitch there, and he was not certain who the one he had killed belonged to. He asked if their bitch was on the premises and received an affirmative reply. It was about noon when he went to Evans' house—after he had examined his sheep to see how many were killed or worried. Evans' house was 1l miles distant, and he knew the dog so well that he thought it unnecessary to go there at once. He spoke to Evans' son, who said he had seen the dog on -the premises that morning but could not swear that it was there all night Mrs Evans (the defend- ant s wife) said the dog was at home that night, but she admitted that she did not get up until 8 a.m. Mr Davies: In what manner have the sheep deteriorated in value? Witness: Well, none of them have tails (laughter). Mr Davies: What do you value their tails at? (laughter). Witness: Try and sell them, and you will find out. Re-examined by Mr Davies Jones: He went to Abbey View as he knew that there was a bitch there—he had shot ahttch and wanted to know if she belonged to Abbey View. He knew the red dog so well tnat be telt it of more importance to identi- fy the bitch which he didn't know. Andrew Pedegrew, the plaintiff's servant, gave corroborative evidence. Thomas Roberts, Tyddyn Qilim Gyrfa, said plaintiff .and Pedegrew called at his house oil February 2nd. They had with them a red dog tied to a cord. He knew the animal to be the property of the defendant Evans. The usual process in order to find out whether a dog had been worrying sheep was adopted. The animal was held head downwards when a quanitiy of blood oozed out of its mouth. Witness had been a shepherd for many years, and the test men- tioned was the best possible to adopt. Edward John Evans, Pandy Uchaf, DoI- garrog, valued the damage caused to the sheep, at 35s for a Welsh ewe; a Wiltshire near another, 30s; a Wekh ewe, 15s: three more were damaged to the extent of £1 at least. By Mr R. 0 Davies: He did not know the defendant Evans, and did not ask him to attend the valuation, as he had nothing to do with the dispute. Mr D. Hughes, Blaenddol, corroborated. In reply to the Judge, witness said the sheep s carcases would be of no value as they had probably not been properly bled. John Evans, Rhibo Farm, the defendant, said he remembered "the bother about his dog. He was at home by himself on Satur- day evening, February 1st. His wife came home ahout 10 p.m., accompanied by the dog. The latter immediately retired to the "spence." Witness got up 'about 7.30 the following morning and went to feed the an it als the dog followed him. It was a damp, misty morning, but the dog was per- fectly dry. It was impossible that the dog could have worried the sheep on the com- plainant's farm, as it was at home at the time. Cross-examined by Mr D. Jones, the wit- ness said that no one else had complained of his dog. He knew a collar was necessary. John T Evans, the previous witness' son, and Edward Jones, Glanwern, also gave evi- dence. His Honour gave judgment against both defendants for JE6 158 and costs—to be di- vided between them. A CATTLE DEAL- The last case heard was that of Mr Robt. Williams, Ty Gwyn, Llanrwst, farmer, v. John Roberts, Bryn-y-Pair. Trefriw, former- ly a cattle dealer. This was a judgment summons brought by the plaintiff against the defendant under a judgment obtained in the High Court for JE53 and JE8 costs, under the following circumstances: The plaintiff, who is a farmer in the Vale of Con- way, entrusted to the defendant, who was described as an undischarged bankrupt, five head of cattle to be sold on commission. The defendant in the High Court made an affi- davit that he was buying for his wife and not as commission agent, but the Registrar of the High Court decided against the de- fendant; and gave judgment for the claim and costs. The present action was to enforce the above judgment, and his Honour made an order of £1 a month. Mr E. Davies Jones was for the plaintiff, and Mr A. Lloyd Griffith for the defendant.

FESTINIOG URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. NURSING OF SCARLET FEVER PATIENTS. DUALLT FOOTPATH OUESTION. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday evening, the following" members being present: Messrs D. Williams (chairman), C. Robots, Hugh Jones, Llan; E. M. Owen, J. Lloyd Jones (junr.), Richard Jones, Lewis Rich- ards, R. C. Jones, Richard Jones, W. J. Row- lands, B. T. Jones, Richard Roberts, W. Ed. wards, W. E. Alitwen Williams (engineer), Geo. Day;,e6 (sanitary inspector), R. O. Davies (cleik), Caradog Rhydwem (assistant clerk),- and Dr. R. Jones (medical officer). DUALLT FOOTPATH. The sub-committee appointed at the last meet- ing had considered an application from local landlords with regard to repairng the above foot- path. They were prepared to pay J38 towards the expenses. The sub-committee recommended that the Council should not interfere in the matter. Mr L. Roberts said that letters had been re- ceived from local farmers and others about the matter. He asked if it would not be loiter for the Council to defer further consideration of the question? Mr Richard Jones objected to deferring the sub-committee's recommendation. Mr Wm. Edwards moved an amendment to the effect that the question should be re-opened. It appeared to him that the Council were to look after footpaths on behalf of the ratepayers. The recommendation, if carried out, meant closing a footpath that led to Dduallt Station (Festimog Railway). Had the sub-committee been Dyer the whole footpath and the. The Clerk replied tlwtt ail the members of the sub-committee had not been over the footpath, but he (the clerk) had been over every inch of it. It was on his suggestion that the sub-committee came to make the present recommendation. The whole question had been carefully considered by them. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts seconded Mr Edwards, and said that the late. John Jones, Talsarn, and other preachers used to walk along the footpath when on their way to preach at Tanygrisiau. He recollected some of them calling at his house for refreshments on their way (laughter). The foot- path was in a very bad condition. Only four voted for the amendment, and therefore the recommendation was carried. PREMATURE DEPARTURE OF THE FEVER NURSE. Dr. Jones said he regretted to say that the fevor nurse had left the district before the epi- d-emic of scarlet fever had ceased. She had been of very great help in too disti ct during her short stay, and it was a pity she had left so soon He had now a case in which such a nurse would b3 of very great help. A woman and her two children were do-vn. There was no fcrvaut, tnd the husband was working in South Wales. Mr B. T. Jones: Was there any reason why the nurso should have left so soon? Dr. Jones: I cannot say. The Chairman: It was the Nursing Association who engaged the nurse. Mr B. T. Jones: That is so. But the public 9;.bscribo toward9 the Association. If" there waa a demand for the nurse she should not have left so suddenly. The Association has plenty of money in reserve for cases like these. In reply to questions by the Clerk, Dr. Jones said he did not know that the nurse was leaving. As he had stated, there was need for the nurse's services. The Clerk: If Dr. Jones advises that a nurse is required, we ought to have e (hear, hear). Mr Richard Jones proposed that an application be sent to the Association for a fever nurse. Mr B. T, Jones: There is plenty of jrork for two nurses,—one for fever cases and Sc other for ordinary and accident cases. I move that we engage a nurse, and pay her out of the rates. Mr L. Richards seconded. The Clerk slid the nurse was with.! with- out his knowJedge, though as clerk to the Sani- tary Authority, he should have been informed of the change. Mr Richard Jones: I object to the clerk taking part in the discussion. He is not a mem- ber. The Chairman: He only gives an explanation. The Clerk: It is true that I am not a member, but I deeply sympathise with all who suffer, and I shall do all I can for them (hear, hear). Mr L. Richards asked if they had the right to maintain a nurse out of the rates. The Clerk: It is quite legal. On a division Mr B. T. Jones's proposition was carried. CARTAGE OF MACADAM. The work or carting stones from Cefn Bychan to Tanygrisaau and Glanypwll was given to Mr Elias Jones, 14, Glanafon-terrace, his oharge being ono shilling per load. FINANCIAL. The Clerk read the financial report, from which it appeared that the wages for the past month amounted to £262. 3s 9d..and the salaries £75 4e 9d. Bills to be paid amounted to £ 707 Sa 6d. LLAN CEMETERY. It was reported that Lord Newborough was prepared to sell to the Council a piece of land for £100 for the purpose of extending Llan Cemetery. LLAN RECREATION GROUND. Lord Newborough granted a 99 years' lease of & piece of land as recreation ground at Llan, at a nominal rental of two shillings a year. THE ART CLASS. A letter was read from Mr D. R. Jones, teecher of the art class, informing the Council that five of his pupils were willing to pay five shillings extra towards the special expense at- tending the maintenance of the class. The offer was accepted, and it was resolved to continue the class. YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTION. The secretary of the Young Men's Institution wrote asking for the use of a plot of land in the" Square in order that the members of the Institu- tion might play tennis, croquet, etc., there. The application was referred to the Finance Committee. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. Jones reported that influenza prevailed in the district. The attendance of children at school was much below the average. He recom- mended the closing" of the schools. The number of births registered was 19, and the 'deaths 17 POSTAL FACILITIES. It was reported that the Postmaster-General had acceded to the request of the Council to improve tl delivery at Bethania.

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J. BETTWSYCOED URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. "THE HEALTHIEST SPOT ON EARTH." The monthly meeting of the above CounoiJ was he&d on Friday evening, Mr T. Griffith (tin vioejchairman) presiding. There were also pre* cent:—Messrs R. Parry, J.P., T. P. Faichaaey^ W. B. C. Coras, R. Raiwdinson, T. C. Rees, J. ( Hugfoes, Henry WilMaJns, R. R. Owen (cietrit).. and R. D. Jcwite (purveyor). FINANCE. It was reported that the expenditure during the last moniUi amounted to £43 169 2d. UNWITTINGLY. A le<tlter was reed from Mr T. H. MitoheLl iiw txmating t'hat ho wag not aware the was damaging the roads by dfragiging tiaryber alcTig- them, but he would ceaee fiie practice at once. THE RETIREMENT OF DR. ERASER. A letter was read from the clerk to the Caav naryontiure Coumy Council to the effect that a project was on foot to divide the county for public health purposes, and asking the Council to appoint two representatives to attend a. coo. fetreince to be Id to oc.newier the scheme. On the motion, of Mr Conna, seconded by Mr Rawlineon, the Vice-chairman a.nd Mr R. Parry were ejppomted to attend the conference. G.P.O. A letter WEf- isad from the G.P.O. intimaitinQ^ at eorne lengta jhe transfer of certain powers to tthe National TVJephotte Ccanpamy. Tho letter was referred to the Finance CoMf* mittee. NO DEATHS FOR THREE MONTHS. It wiae reported thai no dtea^hs had occurred Glaring the lott month. Mr Hughes said thaIt they had MaEoc for oon- granulation that no deaths had taken place in the diEitiriot during the last three months, atb. though they were so common everywhere eise. v 'jf1 P<unfy pointed out that oi\!y four death# had taken place einiee June, and one of thoe* was a visitor. The dlea>ths ooottrred as follows 1 —In June, two; September, one; and Novem- ber, two. Surely this was a record to be ptroIUd eff, and one that ampdy exemplified their can- tention tlhat Bettwsyooed was "ithe hcalthieeti spot on earth" (hear, (hear). WATER SUPPLY. A letter WIaØ rend from the Local Government inquiring what steps the Oowncil werC taking with the view of acquiring a water euj^» Jt was decided to reply that the Council ruily ahve to the meoeesiity of acquiring the waief fjupply and were proceeding with the project. ADVERTISING POWERS. A draft of the Bill to be introduced into Par- hamenit empowering Councils to devote a. lid naAe towards advertising summer retorts wu submitted to the Com:noil. Mr Robert Parry tihought the BiJJl an exoelieofc one, and should be supported. The Town Im- provemeffHt Society had reason to regret theiw imafoiiaty to acquire sufficient funds to adequatehr advertise the district. The Bill would fill up a long-felt want. The Chainman agreed, and said they should support the Bill, whether th^jy would take adf* vantage of ita powera or not. He moved that flhe Council aococd it their support. The reeoiistion was seconded for Mr Com. and adopted. FLAGSTAFF. The Surveyor reported that the flagstaff fciad been broken, and Messrs J. Hughes and T C. Rees were appointed to deal with the matter* to act acoordirig to their findingB. GRAVEL. The Surveyor complained of the distance tra. verged in eairtrrug gravel. Mr J. Hughes said the Council would find it more economical to take a place for the purpose for their sole use than to aaake good the damage caiuisea by outsiders. He eiuggested that the Cou-noU rented a place from the estate and fence it. Aifter soimo font heir consideration it was di cided to defeir the question for a month. TALYCAFN-RDAD IMPASSABLE TO MOTORISTS. fJP ?" ^ar:7 *"ew ^teartion to tho road near lalyicafn which, he saad, was rendered prootically unparisaKide to motcg-ists throuigh the laying of the new main for the CoJtwyn Bay water supply. If roads were thus out vip it would materially lessee toe nwmher c4 visitors to the locality. Th* Council should) take some action to urge a speedy completion of the contract. Mr J. Hughes Eaiid the roads woiuld bo clÐaræ by the month; ci April. Thetrcfore it was use. lees to move in the matter. Mr Parry reminded the Council that tlw Motor Cluib had ported up the road impassable* JAiis waa a. serious matter to Bet-twayooed. and pressure should be hrowgtht upon the County Cwimicii to keep the road ckjjyr for traffic Chairiman questk>i>ed whether there was* g:r*>unct for giraevanfce. .11r Pa.TTy said that if the road was impassable art -hittie,r it would have a. serious effect on the- season at Bettweyooed'. The Clerk podnted out that statutory right had ibeen procured to cut up the road for the pur- pose elf laying down the mains. If they arp- proached the County Council, by the time thafc body would move the road woudd be clear and the work completed. The Chairman; When we tapped Etymon Lli. giwry we occupied the road ffor a consider, time. Mir Panry: That road is far wider. No decision was arrived o.t.

THE TERRITORIAL ARMY. THE NEW 6th BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS, APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. At the meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Association, held last week, and which was briefly reported in the last issue of the "Pioneer," the following members were present. The members present on Monday were the Chairman and Vice-chair^ man, Lord Penrhyn, Col. Lloyd Mostyn, CoL Lloyd Evans, Capt. Priestley, Major Bloom^ Major H Jones Roberts, Major Mills Rob-' erts. Major Whiskin, Capt. Tuxford, Capt., J. Evans, Capt. Drage, Lieut. Wheeler, Capt. R. Griffith, Messrs H. R. Davies. J< R. Pritchard, R. Fisher, J. Jones-Morris, C. A. Jones. R. Jones and H. Pritchard; together with Mr Bodvel-Roberts, secretary pro. tem- APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The following committees were appointed General Purposes and Finance Committee: Colonel Lloyd Mostyn, Colonel Lloyd Evans. Colonel Savage, Captain Reichel, Captain Drage, Captain John Evans),Captain Tux. ford, Messrs H. R. Davies, R. Fisher, C. A. Jones, J. Jones-Morris, J. R. Pritchard, |>nd Chairman of the County Council for the time being. Equipment Committee: Captain Gri £ ith, Major Whiskin, Major R. Jones Roberts, Captain John Evans, Captain Priestley, Major Mills-Roberts and Mr R. Fisher. Building, Land and Ranges Committee: Colonel Lloyd Evans, Captain Drage, Major Bloom, Captain Tuxford, Mr Assheton- Smith, Mr Yale, and Chairman of the Couja.* ty Council. Recruiting Committee: Lord Penrhyn, Colonel Lloyd Mostyn, Mr J. R. Pritchard, Major Whiskin, Captain Reichel, Mr t' Jones, and Mr H. Pritchard. Horse and Transport Committee: Colonel Parry, Captain Priestley. Lieut. Wheeler. Colonel Lloyd Evans, Major H. Jones Rob- erts, Colonel Savage, and Mr H. R. Davies. The Chairman and the Vice-chairman are- members of all the committees. A NORTH WALES BRIGADE. Reference was made to the conference re-O cently held at Shrewsbury to consider the- location of the various units in North Wales, etc. Previous to the meeting a suggestion Was made that Denbighshire and Flintshire should form a battalion, each nroviding foiir companies, and thatr Carnarvonshire, Angle- sey and Merionethshire should form another battalion. Carnarvonshire providing six companies, Anglesey one company, and Merionethshire one company. Also Mont- fomeryshire and Breconshire should form a. attalion, providing four companies each, and that Carnarvonshire and Merioneth- shire should each find a. mountain batteryJ of four guns. Since the conference at Shrewsbury the. following arrangements had been made: Flintshire and Denbighshire each to pro- vide a battalion; Carnarvonshire and Angle- sey to provide a joint battalion, Carnarvon- shire finding seven companies and Anglesey, one; Montgomeryshire and Merionethshire. to form a battalion of four companies each; Bangor to provide a battery of heavy artil- lery; and the Yeomanry to remain as hither- to. The arrangements were such that North Wales would have practically a brigade of" its own. It is expected that the total troops, in Carnarvonshire will number between. 1,200 and 1,300. NOMENCLATURE. It was decided that the regiment should be known as the 6th (Carnarvonshire and Anglesey) Battalion Roval Welsh Fusiliere. THE CAMP. 1 The camp will extend over 14 days: and eight days compulsory attendance will be insisted upon in the case of every member t

y I S TRENGTH COMES FROM WELL-DIGESTED FOOD. .:4 .s. The power to thuhk w^il," work well, and enjoy iife depernds mainly upom the abfirty of yorux idigeeitiive ocg-am toy extract strength and mkmrisihimeflit froan food. Wheel diigefition fails, as in* d<ys.p £ pf$»a a>nd indjgeetio,n, the. body fe Sfta/rv^^no fnattetr ihow mtucih food is eeuteJi. It m afeo poajsJoffiiecfc, fos- food remaining in the f0flm&n>ta,_ proAncing pooÏEonous gaeee, which, being abeoa&eid into the blood, haMer the naerves^ diulQ 6be ibniaiao, create diisea&e, and give rise to het&dlaicbee, lantguor, loas of awe- tiste, palpitation*, flaibuietnoei, atndi other disorders of the Wood amd nerves. Wlhie-n the etoamach, laver, and kidooyø, fail to perform their functions perfectly, there ia no remieidy that wiY so eotan a-ostone them to health and •yigduir as Mother Sea^el's Syrup. As a c&igeBtive tonic and stomachic reanedy it has no eqiuaiL This is the testimony of thousajndb. Mrs AjtdisrabM, 13, Cftevekund-Btreeit, Birketo- head, -writing on A 29th, 1907, eiaye• "Whatever I ate iay OlD my ohesfc like so much Jead, and I felt as if I were suffocated. There was aJfco frequewt ecvono pains between my ehauHer hkdas, and 1Wt fflY left side, witfu eomebimes headiaiobe and sickness. But Mtotheir Seagjel's Syrup en/tireJy cured me."