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AFFAIRS OF A COLWYN BAY BUILDER. A SURPLUS EXPECTED. At the Bangor Bankruptcy Court, to-day i week, the public examination took place before Mr Registrar Glynno Jones of TSiomas Williams, builder, Edern House, Greenfield-road, Colwyn Bay. His gross liabilities were returned at £10,151, but no deficiency was sot tDjtvvn in the statement of affairs. The cause of failure as stated by tho debtor, was "Inability to realise my pro- perty. Houses unlet." Ti-.o Official Receiver (Mr IJ. H. Jones) re- ported that the receiving order was made on a creditor's petition, the act of bankruptcy being non-compliance -with the terms of a bankruptcy notice. The debtor was adjudicated bankrupt on his (the Official Receiver's) application on the 17th January, and consented thereto. The debtor, who was 58 years of age, waa a builder, and had resided at Edern Houso. Colwyn Bay, for about five years. He had lived at various other houses at Colwyn Bay during the last 3 years. He was by trade u wioklayer and started business as builder 22 years ago, hav- ing then about £ 25 free capital. He had from time to time taken same contracts, but for the most part he had carried on the business of a speculative builder, engaged in nuilding houses upon which ho obtained advances by way ot mortgage. He was the owner of freehold' pro- perties, subject to mortgages, and estimated a surplus' in respect of theaii oi £ 1951 3s. Ho stated, however, that the properties should bo nursed and that they could not be realised at proscnt. Tho properties were mortgaged as follows — Haselhiirst, 16, Rhiw-road, £ 550; Its, Rhiw-road £ 500 • 20 and 22, Rhiw-road, JUlOuO, second ohargo, JBSO; 47 and 49, G reentield-road, £ 1000; 51 53, 55, 57, Greenfield-read, £ 2000; 4, 6, and 8, Erskine-road, £ 1050; 20, Erskino-road, £ 300, second charge, £ 118 17s; 23 a;0, Erskine- road, aOO 21 and 23, Lawson-road, £ 830 25 and 27, Erskine,-road, £ 900; 5 and 6, Grove Park and collateral security on 21, 23, 25, ana' 27, Lawson-rcad, £ 900; total, JE9998 17s. The estimated surplus WM J61951 3s. All the mort- gagees were in possession and in reoeipt of the rents. The debtor's wife cla mod a consiti'erab'e por- tion of the furniture in the house, on the ground that it was bought with irv>ney got from letting apartments. The life policies scheduled oarn- pirised two on the wife's own life. The unse- cured creditors comprised 15 creditors for build- ing materials and work done, L123 12s 2d; tw.) Creditors as surety and professional charges, £ 18; tctal, JE141 12s 2d. Fiive dlebts amounting fca £ 113 6s 5d wero of £ 10 and upwards. •The debtor examined by Mr Tobias, the Assis- tant Official Receiver, stated that eight of the houses were on the point of being sold.

REASON FOR THE BANKRUPTCY. Tho Assistant Official Receiver: Why aro you hiere now?—Because one of the mortgagees would not give mo time. The Registrar romarked that the case was sure to end in a surplus with which the Assis- tant Official Receiver agreed. The debtor agreed that the mortgages were rather higih. He was doing pretty well in 1906, but he did not make enough to pay off the mort- gages. Questioned by Mr Phillips, who represented the Trustee, the debtor stated that he com- menced to build about twenty-three years ago but he had stopped for nearly four years. As a rule he paid 11s a yard for tho building land which he considered too much. Do you think that at the prices, a.t which you sold them the last eight liousei left you any profit? No, I lost money. They were sold too cheaply. The examination was closed, it being stated that there was lik?)y to be a surplus of £ 550. Mr Gasquoino, Connah's Quay, representee? a judgment creditor.

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THE FIRST LORD MAYOR'S DAY, 13th CENTURY. The reign of King John saw the inauguration of the custom of annually electing the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London. In all probability Henry Firzalwyn, the first Lord Mayor, gave the first Lord Mayor's banquet. ThIs sarteJ or 16J piatarai, oatitlsi Hudd of wnkly in thi1 jaarail, 11 rapri la-jil ia olaur 0.1 plata pipjr. cloti bound, gilt, at 2/6 nalt, £ 2,003 having Dsjs spsat ia it3 prjlurdcm by ttu %I)rnial Ljaia. Laaloa. dpjoiinsa CJlorgj Plato on application. DATHLIAD CYNTAF DYDD YR ARGLWYDD.FAER i3?g GANRIF. Yn ystod teyrnasiad y Brenhin John dechreuwyd yr arferiad o ethol Arglwydd-Faer a Swyddogion Llundain yn flynyddol. Yn ol pob tebyg Henry Fitzalwyn, yr Arglwydd-Faer cyntaf, a roes y wledd gyntaf yn y cymeriad hwnw.

FAILURE OF AN OLD COLWYN CONTRACTOR LOSSES ON CONTRACTS. At tho EffiLngor Bankruptcy Court, to-da.y week, John Evans, ironmonger and contractor, Iianley House, Old Colwyn, appeared for his public examination. The gross liabiliti-as amounted to £2312 17s 7d, the deficioncy being JE54 15s 4d. Tho debtor attributed his failure to "Losses in respect of sanitary contracts, pressura by a credi- tor, Josses in my business owing to sanitary con- tracts taking me from home." The Oific.al R-eoeivor (Mr LI. H. Jones) re- ported that tho debtor, who was 54 years of age, was an ironmonger, plumbt-r, and contractor, carrying on business at Hanley House, O.d Col- wvn and had a workshop at Cadwgan-road, and lived at Eakdalc. Old Colwyn, for tho last 15 years. He starred a business as ironmonger and plumber at Christmas, 1874, in a small way with- out capital. During' the last 12 years he had, with another, t^kon largo sanitary and water- works contracts, which work, ho stated, took him a great deal away from home. Tho business of ironmonger was carried on at Hanley House, which premises formerly belonged to the bankrupt, subject to a mortgage for £ 100, but in July lust he sold them to Mr D. Davies for J6290. Ho was now tenant thereof at the rent of £5 a quarter. Tho debtor was owner of Eskdale, tho house which he occupied, and the adjoining house called Lilydalo, which was let at £ 20 per year. Tho property was mortgaged to secure £ 1017 principal and interest, and the debtor estimated the value thereof at £ 1250, leaving an estimated surplus of JB252 10s. The debtor was also tho owner of freehold land in Kofflers-road, part of Minydon estate, for which he paid £ 510r. Tho deeds wore charged to the bank to securo £ 281. Tho debtor estimated the property at E513, leaving an estimated surplus of J6232. Ho (the Official Receiver) was carrying on the business at Hanley House, and for that purpose WAS employing the debtor's two so.ns. Claim was mado to a piano, a sowing nmcaine, and aome articles of furniture at Eskdalo, by tho debtor's daughters and son, on tho ground that they wero their own property. Tho debtor was insured in the Prudonti d Offioe for £ 100, tho surrender value of Which ivas;67 15s. There was a stone-crusher belonging to tho debtor .near tho Llysfaen Water Works, the value of which he es- timated at JES. Tho debtor appeared to have had larg'o dealings with Mr Sheffield, and with him carried out Jarg"J contracts for drainage and water schemes, but they did not have any final settlement for f-o'o >eaj ••. J., October last ho was sued by Mr Sheffield for J61285 18s Id, but the action appeared to have been compromised by the debtor consenting to judgment for £ 391 18s 3d, in respect of which, and costs of execution, the sheriff was in possession at the date of tho bankruptcy. The unsecured creditors comprised 73 creditors for goods sold to the bankrupt in the way of his trade, JB919 3s Id one creditor for professional charges, E40 9s 2d; total, JB959 12s 3d. Answering Mr Tobias (tho Assistant Official Receiver), the debtor stated that somo years ago he made an arrangement with his creditors, but he could not remember tho details. He, how- ever, believed his creditors wcro paid in full. Formerly foreman for Mr Sheffield, he subse- quently cnt-erod into partnership with him as to sanitary contracts, tho arrangements being that he (the debtor) sliould be paid a fixed wage per week, and have An equal share of the net profits. Mr Sheffield paid the money, and the debtor did the work, devoting as much time thereto as was necessary. Wages wore drjwn under tho head of expenses. Ono of the contracts was in connec- tion with the Cowlyd Water Supply, and amounted to C12,000, and with that and an- other contract his share came to about £600. but that went to Mr Sheffield in settlement of his indebtedness to that gentleman. There was a complete settlement of all accounts between Mr Sheffield and himself. Ho had suffered losses through being unable to supervise his work. He had always been hard up; in fact. for years ho had just been able to meet his liabilities. During the last few years he had paid £100 for medical attendance to his family. Questioned by the Trustee, the debtor said he. worked exceedingly bard on the contracts. In 1906 his liabilities were JB464 10s in excess of hi1 8.3ot.. The examination of tho debtor, who wis re- presented by Mr Jones Davies, was closed sub jeet to the production of contracts with Mr Sheffield and a statement of accounts since Janu- ary, 1907.

A FAMOUS PHYSICIAN Prescribes a Simple Remedy for INCREASING STRENGTH & FLESH An eminent physician, who is well-known aa a specialist and author, write" No treatment for Phthisis, or weak lungs, would bo complete without Dr. Cossell's Tablets. I have subjected these Tablets to the severest tests, and tho re- sults wera of the most satisfactory kind. Thoy increase strength and develop flesh by their power to aid assimilation. I attribute several important cures mainly to the timely use of t,heso Tablet.they have been added to my list of suc- cessful medicines." Surely the unbiassed opinion of such a great authority is sufficient to convince sufferers from iier\ o troubles, stomach and kidney disorders, thinness, rund weakness of the body, wrecked constitution, dccline, and similar ailments, that lOd laid ottt in a box of this successful remedy would he greatly to their advantage. Any chemist .'an supply Dr. Casuell's Tablets.

WARNING TO PRIVATE SCHOOL OWNERS. The lady principal of a boarding school on tho North Wales Coast (says a daily oontenjporaxy) was paid a visit a few days ago by an individual of gent.lerna.nly appearance, tho outcome being th3lt arrangements were made for receiving the "gentleman's" boy and girl as boarders for 12 months. Satisfactory terms having been arrived at, the man the following day brought a chequo in payment in advanco, this having been made out for J320 in excess of the sum arranged. On his suggestion, the lady gavo him her cheque for the differenoo, and the children were to arrive in a day or two. In transpires that the man cashed the cheque immediately, and left the town. On his cheque being presented, it- WA9 found to be a bogus ona, being traoed as part of the proceeds of a burglary in Landonv The man is desoribed as being of swarthy complex- ion, and about 45 to 50 years of ago.

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COLWYN BAY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. PAWNBROKER'S LICENCE REFUSED LIGHT RAILWAY MATTERS: OLD COLWYN* EXTENSION. SMALL HOLDINGS APPLICATIONS. Mr John Williams presided over the monthly IYie-OCi.Tl £ of this Council 011 Tuesday. There wcro also present: Hov. Wm. Hughes, Messrs Geo. Bovan, Bliss-Hill, Hugh Davies, Wm. Da- vies, John Jones, Hugh IIughe3, David Gambie, T. H. Morgan, Bernard Lowe, with tho Clerk (Mr James Amphlett.), the Deputy-Clerk (Mr Jos. I-I. Robots), the Engineer (Mr Wm. Jones, C.E.), tho Sanitary liisp-octor (Mr W. Henry Jonas), and the Collector (Mr \V• Lw1. JonM

A PAWNBROKER'S LICENCE REtufeED. Mr Robert Williams, who has earned OIl a pawnbroker's business in Abergele-ro-id, C-Olwvli Bay, during tho past twelve months, made an application lor a pawnbroker's licence. Mr Hugh liug'iies: Are wo compelled to grant those licences? The Chairman: No. Mr Hugh Hughes: Then I move that wo don t grant this application. Mr T. H. Morgan seconded. Tho Clerk said it would bo better for them to hear 'tho application before deciding, and added that tho applicant and his solicitor wore in attendance to make tho application formally. Mr Geo. Bevan pointed out that Mr Robert Williams rJrcady had ono shop in Colwyn Bay, and asked whethor tho applicant intended to run another. It was stated that Mr Williuns had been un- der a mistaken impresjion in connection with tho business. Ho purchased a licence at Liver- pool, and transferred it to Coiiyyn Bay. How- ever, in view of a recent decision in the law courts that this was an illegal practice, he had now perforce to apply for a frosh liooncc. Mr T. W. Hughes, Flint, who appeared for the applicant, was invited to state his case to the Council. Ho gavo formal evidence with refer- ence to tho serving of tho customary notices, and hindod in testimonials concerning the appli- cant's gcod character from Mr Hugh Owen, coal merchant, Mr A. B. Lloyd, oontractor, and Mr J. W. Wiliiams, assistant overseer, all of Flint. Tho speaker remarked that there were three points whioh must bo complied with by the ap- plicant: (1) good character, which, ho thought, was proved by the testimonials; (2) that his place of business would not be frequented by thiofs and persons of bad character—which," said Mr Hughes, "would bo impossible in suoh a plaoo as ('olwy.n Bay," and (3) that the usual practice of serving notioes had boon carried out. The Rev. Win. Hughes: I move that the ap- plioition bo .gVanted. Mr Hugh Hughes: I move that wo decline it. Mr Lowe: I second M,r Wm. Hughes' motion. Mr T. II. Morgan: And I second that of Mr Hugh Hughes. On a division, the applica-tion was refused by fivo votes to four. Mr T. W. Hughes intimated that his client would appeal to quarter sessions. A DANGER TO SCHOOL CHILDREN. Mr William Davies called attention to cartain structural alterations carried out at tho Councd Schools in Conway-road. and said it was neces- sary, for tho rafotv of the children, to remove a oartain wall so as to provide additional room on the pathway for tho children. The attention of tho surveyor was directed to tho matter. STORAGE OF BOATS. Tho question of providing a convenient place for storing rowing boats under tho viaduct cr an tho pitchod embankment of t.he railway was con- sidered, and the clerk wm directed to ask tho railway company to allow the uso of the ground now under lease to the Council for this purpose.. COLWYN REFUSE TIP. The Sanitary Committee roportDd that the sa,!iit,i.rv inspector had presenled his report on a complaint made by th3 medical officer of health with respoct to this tip, to the offoct that, "thero appeared to be no foundation for complaint." In reply to Mr Born lrd Lowe, The Sanitary Inspector now stated that no particulars wero given in tho medical officer's letter. BUILDING PLANS. Plans wero approved of two new houses in King's-road for Messrs Oswald Jonea a.nd Hughes; an addition to Rhos Point for Mr I-Iorton; a new roud off Abergele-road, Old Col- wyn. for Mr P. Lazarus: proposed alterations at the Caylev Arms Hotel, Rhos, for Messrs Mitch- ells and Butlers; two houses at the corner of Cadwgan-road and Wynnstay-road, Old Colwyn, for Mr D. E. Evans, and two houses in Soafield- road, for Mr F. Batoson. The committee also recommended for approval the plan of a porch at Rothesay, West Promen- ade, for Mol' R. Clay. 1 Mr Geo. Bevan inquired whether this complied with the bye-law, soeing that, the porch would project ten feot from the building line. The Surveyor: That is a matter entirely for the discretion of tho Council. Mr W. Davies: This is simply a wooden porch. Mr Hugh Hughes: But it will bo in front of other property. The Chairman: In any case the other houses belong to the same landlord. The committee's recommendation was adopted. WHITEHALL AND EVERARD ROADS. The Highways Committee roportctl thus on Whitehall-road "It wis refxwted that the chair- man of this Council and the chairman of this committee, together with the Surveyor and tho Clerk, had mot Mr R. E. Birch with reference to the roads cn the Cayloy Estate to be tra- versed by the light railway, and which would require putting into proper ropuir before being taken over by the Council. On the suggestion of Mr Birch, it was agreed that an estimate cf tho cost of putting the roads in proper condition should bo drawn up less the cost of retiring the SItacØ occupied by the light railway, and that ho would then bo prepared on behalf of the os- tate to come to rattle me nt with the Council and defray the oost, permission being granted before- hand for the light railway company to proceed with -the construction of their line." The oommittoe recommended that the work of repair be carried out in accordanoo with tlies43 terms. Mr T. II. Morgan now pointed out that when this question hid been approached at the pre- vious Council meeting, it wa.s understood that attention t3hould also be given to Everard-road, which was in tho immediate vicinity, and which was one of the two worse-kept roads in the whole district. He urg\'d that, something should be dono at onoo with respect, to Everard-xoad as well. There were holes in the thoroughfare now which were a positive danger; in fact, he had personally witnessed a somewhat serious ac- cident. on the road only the previous day in conssquenca of the Bt,!l)ø of the roid. It would be distinctly unfair to deal with one road and leave the other under the circumstances. The Chairman said tho committee would t-ake in consideration the question of dealing with Everard-road -at their next mooting. WIDENING LLANRWST ROAD. It iwa-i reported that the Cliairiiia7i of the Council, t.he Surveyor, and the Clerk attended a meeting of the Colwyn Bay Estate Company, and discussed with them the proposed scheme of widening between Penybryn-road and Bryn- iiu, as also tho improvement in Prinoes Drivo, and the question of the adoption of Penybryn- roa.d had also been mentioned by the company. It was resolved that the surveyor conferred with Mr J. M. Porter with the view to laying dolinito proposals before tho Highways Com- PROMENADE SEA-WALL AND GROYNES. The Surveyor reported that since the previous meeting an additional groyne had been erected on the foreshore, making the fifth now groyne, for the protection of the sea-wall. The old daiiia-ge-d slipway was being removed. PIERROTS. Mr W. Catlin, of CaU.Vn's pi-crrot. was ip- ported to have signed the usual agreement con- cerning the use of a certain plot of the Council's pro pert v on the front as a pitch. LIGHT RAILWAY MATTERS: OLD COLWYN EXTENSION. Tho General Purposes Committee presontaj the following report on light railway matters:— "The surveyor reported corrosponder.co with the contractors (Messrs Bruce, Peebles and Cu.) ."Lj respecting" the form of the surfaco construction, and it appears a clerical error had crept into tho plans, which showed the dimensions of granite sett., whereas wood blocks wero to bo used of the following stand ird sizes: 9 in. x 4 in. x 3 in. and 6 in. x 4 in. x 3 in. "It was resolved to approve the corrections on tho drawings and the US,) of the blocks of the dimensions stated. "An amended drawing was approved. "The surveyor also reported having bad several interviews with both the engineers' and the contractors' representatives who had con- j for rod with him with regard to making arrange- ments for proceeding with tho work, but up to

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WELSH BLACK CATTLE. Feeders who make use of the faots and figures obtainable from the reords of suoh A well managed exhibition as that of the Smithfield Club can hardly have failed to notice that the largest daily gain shown by any breed at the recent show is credited to the Welsh black cattle. Such a figure as a gain of 21b. lloz. daily is truly remarkable, and when one remem- bers that th,e breed producing such an animal is specially characterised by its hardiness, it b, comas the more striking. The full measure of the success attained may be estimated wthen tho figures are compared with the highest recorded by the two breeds which, above all others, pro- Yid", us with the majority of Smithfield cham- pions. The best Aberde.en-ings of the samo o.ass (the older steers) gave an increase of 21b. Dioz., and the best Shorthorn one of 21b., and while it is rooognised that, mere increase of built is not everything, from the profit point of view weight is a matter of importance, and Welsh feeders are entitled to point to this achievement as a triumph. The animal in question was bred by Lord Stanley of Alderley, and exhibited by Mr Robert Gardner. The Welsh cattle, more particularly thoaro bred in the southern part of the Principality, and generally known still in the counties of Carmarthen and Pembroke as the Gastleraartins, have long been recognised as good milking cattle. Shorthorns and Shorthorn crosses are numerous, while feedters go in largely for an admixture of Hereford blood; but on the poor er lands the Castlemartine still maintain their position, and the.r hardy oharaoter and ability to subsist on the poorest fare are points that explain thalr popularity among the farmers. 1 remember hearing a farmer who affeoted to despise these hardy animals declaring that it they were only provided with green spectacles they could be fed on shavings. This was meant by way of derision; but I am not sure that w han food is scarce the ability to make use ot ooarse rough fookier is not a distinct advantage. Certainly the weiil-to-do farmer who deals with good land and a larg-e bank balance would never be efhort of food—tuere is always a oake mer- ch.ant ready to send in supplies-but this is not the position of the bulk of the small farmers in Wales (or, indeed, in any other part of the kingdom), and henoo there w always be a plaoo for the hardy blacks, whose improvement, steady if slow, is a matter for congratulation. And provided this improvement can be oarriocl on without the loss of those features which in certain districts and on certain classes of land make the Welsh superior to better known, and for general purposes, better animals, it is hoped the work will oontinue. So far as I can recall, there are few records existing showing the capability of the cattle as mi ilk era; but, as I have indicated, large numbers have beon used regrularly as dairy cattie, and 1 know that the local opinion regarding them is that they are eminently satisfactory. This, however, is not exactly oonctusive, because un- fortunately it is a fact that very many farmers have but indefinite ideas of what their animals really do prodiuce; and if there are any recent well authenticated recorda showing the actual yields of Welsh cattle and of the quality ot thedr milk I should be glad to b3 referred to them. Most of our show yard Welsh for some reason or other (have hitherto oome from the North Vv aies branch—the old Anglesey cattle, wihioh have b-?Æ'n recognised rather as butchers, than dairy animals. The herds of Mr R. M. Groaves, tho Hon. F. G. Wynn, Lord Harleoh, Mr Robert Roberts, and the University College of North Wales have of late years been the most nrominont. But one or two South WaJea herds, particularly that of Messrs Daviea, Tho mas, and Howells, of Mydirim, St. Clears, have boon coimny to the front at reoent exhibitions. and the fusion now effected by means oi tfo* eIsh Black Cattle Society will probably lead to an extension of the number of herds com- peting at our leading shows}. KENT.

——rjf„ ■ 1 ——, ST. ASAPH (DENBIGH) JOUNCIL & THE MEDICAL OFFICER. AN INCREASE OF SALARY REFUSED. Dr. Lloyd Roberti applied to the St. Asaph" (Derdbig-h) Rural District Council, at their monthly aneetiipg on Pridtay, (for an increase of salary, and urged that he had only recoived C90 for the whole are-a of the old Sanitary Authority, and that was reduced to dB70 wheti the Rural District Council became the authority. Tho work had greatly increased, and yet the pay was leas. He pointed out that the area off the distrust was 63,000 acres, and the salary for the D-lbigh portion was cnly Lia, out of wludh he had to pay a. large sum in travelling expenses. After thomcdic-al offioer had left the room. Mr John Roberts remarked that the whoAo country was groaning untier heavy and increasing burdens. He proposed that they refuse to in- oroaee the salary, although he thought that if they gave L40 to ancthor officer it would be to tho advantage of the Council. Mr Salisbury seconded, and the resolution wft carried. Dr. Lloyd Rdberte was then reappointed at tho same salary for twelve months from March 25th. On feeing informed tcf the dec is ion of the Coun- cil, Dr. Lloyd Roberta expressed regret that they ihad come to suoh a decision, whereupon Mr Bennett Jonea suggested that perhajxs the doctor would like to give up the position. Dr. Lloyd Roberts: I can't afford to do tWo Air E. O. Evans was re-aippoinited inspector of niULsanoes and surveyor at his former

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT HBTTWSTP COED. For tho week ending Saturday, March Wh, 1904 Mean maximum (in 6hade) 42.8 Me-am. minimuma (in shade) 33 Higher in ebade 47 Lowest in fihade 25 Maximum in tihe snin — Loweat on the giaes 24 Bright sunshine 5 Mean amount otT cloud (per cent.) 64 Observer: DR. H. W. FOX.

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the present no substantial commencement had been made, although he was informed the whole of the materi.il was on the ground. "As to Railway No. 8 a letter was read from the light railway oompanv stating that in view of tho fact that the powers to oonstruct this rail- way beyond 3 furlongs 3 chains was indefinitely suspended the company was making no steps to acquire tho land belonging to Sir John Barlow for the purpose of widening' tho road an the suspended portion of tho route. "Tho Clerk was directed to inform Mr Sellon that the Council consider that the company should carry out the agreement entered into with the Council, and construct the line to Old Col- wyn." M.r Wm. Davies referred to the widening of Abergele-road near Rhiw-road, and said that tho work had been entered into under an agreement with tho Light Railway Company. He thought, is view of existing circumstances, that the Coun- cil should act with caro. Mr Goo. Bevan agreed, and suggested that i under the circumstances the work be delayed till additional information concerning the company's intentions came to hand. Rev. W m. Hughes protested against any de- 1 '.y over the work, and remarked that iio oould not soe how the Council were going to over- ride their deci&ion of a month ago. Mr Wm. Davias: Well, then, I must say it now. I a.m told that tho comny will not go further with tho, line than Statian-road. Mr T. H. Morgan supported the views of Messrs Davies and Bevan. The Chairman remarked it was very desirable that the work be completed beforo the summer months ca.m on if they oould be "sure of their things." The Clerk romarked that, tho Council had a Board of Trade order, which, to all intents and purposes, was equal to an Aot of Parliament, by wh:oh, he thought, the Council's interesta wcro safeguarded. The matter eventually dropped. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL'S (ADVER- TISING) BILL. A circ ila- letter was read from the secretary to th-e Urban Distri-t Councils' Association, enclos- ing copy of this Bill — The Counoii resolved unanimously (1) that in the opinion of this Council it is advisable that such Urban District Councils, as may so dosiro, should be enabled to expend out of tho gonoral district rate a sum not exceeding an amount w h.ch would bo produced by a rate of one panny in the pound on the assessable value of the dis- trict to the general district rato in advertising in such manner as such Councils may determine, the attractions and advantages of their district, and that this Council hereby approves and sup- ports the Urban District Council (Advertising) Bill recently introduced into the House of Com- mons for that purpose; (2) that a oopy of the before-mentioned resolution be forwarded to the President of the l/ooal Government Board, and to the members of Parliament for the division, and that the latter trontlomon bo requested to give their support to the said Bill. FORESHORE LETTING*. An applicat,ion was road from Mrs Chaplin for a renewal of permit for her refreshment stall in its present position, on the foreshore, and also for a similar stall below the Colwyn Bay station. It was decided to grant one for & stall on & 8-te ten to tiffin yards nearer the subway for a rent of £10 for the season. Th.3 Rev. Wm. Hughes called attention to the tomis given to another tenant, and the matter was referred to tho General Purposes Committee. OVERSEERS. Messrs J. O. Jaws. John Jones, Berth Jones, Hugh Hughes a-nd J. Fred. Francis were re- elect,^ overseers for the joar. The Rev. W m. Hushes said it was very de- sirable that, there be no cliango this year, inas- much as much property was now in course of reassessment, and the same overs>ecrs should be given an opportunity to complete tho work. OFF TO LONDON. At this stage the chair was taken by the Deputy-Chairman (Mr D. 0. Williams), because tho Chairman, with Mr Bevan. Mr Hugh Hug'hes, and the Clerk, had to proceed by train to London to represent the Council before a committee of the House of Commons, who were dealing with the Cowlyd Board Water Bill. SMALL HOLDINGS APPLICATIONS. The Deputy-Clerk rorxirted that applications for plots of land under tho Small Holdings and (Allotments Act had been received from A. Crowther, ono acre; 11. J. Jones, a plumber, 4 acre; Robert Fisher, a Mochdre gardener, acre; E. Driver, gardener, Colwyn Bay, 4 acre; W m. Greenfield, coal merchant, 4 acre; A. E. Allen, a coach painter, for 20 perches; Wm. Da- vies. a carter, 41 acre, and H. Roberts, carter, for i acre. On the motion of Mr David Gamble, the ap- plications were referred to a committee. MOTOR CAR TAXATION. The Motor Union wrote calling attention to the intention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to impose an extra tax on motor vehicles, and asking the Council to approve a resolution urging the establishment, of a central fund. to which all such moneys be -paid so that local authorities oou'd bo sum of obtaining such mouørs for tho ini- provement of roads rat her than that they should be diverted into other channels. The Deputy-Chairman siid ho thought the writers meant to checkmate tho action of the Cha.noellor of the Exchequer, and it was for the Council to say whethor that was justified. The letter was referred to the general Purpose Committee. COLLECTIONS. It was reported that a total of E3564 168 2d had been collected sinoe the previous Counoii meeting. FINANCIAL. The Chairman of the Finanoe Committee (Mr Bevan) reported having closed with the offer of the Liverpool Victoria Legal Frigidly Society for loans of JB5000 and JB2500 for electric lighting purposes, and £ 4000 for the purpose of the gas undertaking at interest of 4 per oent. per an- num. Leqal and other exponse to amount to £ 43 17s 6d. Bill", amounting to B5259 were ordered for payment.