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;> DOMESTIC WOMEN. Certain influential women in America are starting; a movimient, or as they -,til it., "A Domestic Experi- ment," with the end in view of inducing the mem- bers of their sex to abandon outside money-making for home-making. Out of the f"'Tml)9t movers began by Jiscliarging her nMnd. jtnf) diing her own mending and that of her children, and getting a cheap nurse- maid instead of en expensive nurse to look after the little ones. Turning her mind to home economies, Bhe found an all but exhaustions gain in utilities," and ended by living on two-thirds of her former in- come. All things being considered, it i3 true that, provided sh bring" the game intelligence and in- dustry to hear upon home-keeping as upon Journal- ism, millinery, or secretarial work, it is easy to rlp- monstrate that her home work pays a woman better than wage earning. Or rather, she saves more in one way that she earns in the other. k'very economy in expense is equivalent to an In- crease in salary, as says the great French political economist, Paul Leroy-Beaulieu; and so well is ic re- alised in France what the value of a good housewife means that the wives of the men engaged at the great Oreuzot Iron Foundry are forbidden to work outside their homes. But--there always is a but- th curious .1act remains that the very women who make the most hard-working secretaries, doctors and the like, are often idlers at home, and those who are splendid at nursing strangers in hospitals can't be bothered with nursing their own relatives, ft is for the modern Kng- Jishwomiui to set herself this problem in all serions- „Jss. Shall I make marriage profitable? Engage in making homes and men? Or. fallow the "higtjpr" professions of Jfedicine, Letters and Gardening?—Tbe entle omall- t.1 ntle

The first report, jnat issued, on the British farm orons shows the conditions of wheat, bar- ley, and oats as healthy, with average growth and development for the> period. Barley ia de- ficient. and oats below last year. The hay crop has been bountiful. The Essex County Council has decided to con- sider the question of a bye-law to prohibit wild plants, ferns, and flowera being dug up whole- sale from the roadsides and hedgerows. It is not proposed to provent the taking of a few plants for private or scientific use. EIFFEL TOWER LEMONADE. This article is undoubtedly the m6st delicious, cool, refreshing drink obtainable, so healthful, t so convenient, so cheap-44d. ger botlk pSiPit'' MILLINERY. /?Y*« LaSS. BP.OAOWAY&NICHOLLS a Pmk —ia> 1r A. b' ARE N0W making ■■ IfgWr Summer Millineryl FLOWERS, etc. LATEST STYLES AT MODERATK PRICES* Marlborough House, Conway POad ■ COLWYN BAY, ;< ,r- _-r.

A PRETTY HOME-MADE HAT FOB, THE HOLIDAYS. Of course weare all ag'og just- now with pre- paration* for the long-ajiti. ipated holidays which arp -w) rupniiy approaching, i thought that "PWr n|y r^adors would, perliapa, find a simplo ;'h.ady hat a most useful addition to the holiday outfit, so oisr artut has skotdiotl for us this weok an ideal hat ior seaside or oountry VV>>arL Prntty cha{>eau is frimmc-d in the simpieat possible way, ami is (juite within f,ho <5a?r °^- r,e 'lMJst irtexporionccd of Ivomo milliners; whilst, an additional point in its fa- vour is (She fact, that; the trimming is all wash- able, can he taken off Ituito easily, laundered, and put back, looking as good as new. The hat iteelf is very largo and slvady, with high round oroown and wido brim slightly upturned on the left side, and is made of soft but ooarso straw of natural colottr. The trimming consists of a wido hand of piece Valenciennes I sro- which, by tho way, can bo purchase' very cheaply at tho 8ale. just now-efi-,od fin either side by a deep hem ofy pin-tuckcd whir^ muslin, wiiieb gives a little ortstmoss and firmness to tho lace, as well as adding considerably to the effect of tho trimming, scarf is draped hghtlv round tl»e crown, and tied in a Dig simple bow on the It side, the bow having loops but no end, and lioing socurerl by a. fow ititnhes on the inside. (n'i bor<lo.rin £ eUl"{,f) of I muslin can be bought ready tucked, but I should advise those of my readers who are contemplat- ing a chapeau of this kind to buy the muslin and tuck it for i hemsiel ves; one can obtain so much better a quality, and the effect is so in- imitely ^u.{>orior. If preferred, the muslin used may be coloured instead of white; a vory good eifecr j., ofton produced, especially if five hat he worn with a toilette of the namo shade.

CONCERNING COTTON FROCKS. I notice that many of tho newest cotton frocks prepared for the holiday season show a combi- nation of two different,ly patterned materials. For instanoe, tI. oharming little frock I saw yes- terday was made of black and white st.ripod gingham—the stripe bein^ narrow and not wry Irronollnoed-and was trimmed with similar gingham patterned with a big and moat striking black and \vhit?> check. The checked material was introduced on the bodko in iho sltapo of machino-stirchcd bands decora t ing tho top of the pinafore and tho edges of the oversleeves; whilst on tho ikirr it tonk rfto shape of a fiftwn-inch band placed about the level of the knees. 'Ieffect, I assure you. was excellent., espeoially as the z(ywit was completed by tho daintiest V..¡ and imdcrsV'ev^'s imaginable, of fino toicfced white muslin and Valencienneis face, and was worn with a big.. bright groen hat, trimmed with masses of white roses and a 5h and tiny stock tio of gnson silk to match.

BATHING GOWNS. Is fliere any other item in the feminino. ward- robe that carries with it so many delightful sug- gestiones of sirmmer Siolidavs ami sunny sands as does the bathing ,,own, Für the seaside holi- day, if it is to be thoroughly enjoyed the bath- ing gown is indispensable, for we all, I should thick, are too well acquainted with the hired atrocity obtainaJilo from tho bathing woman to have any desire to take our morning dip arrayed therein. Ready-made g-owns are not expensive, I grant you, bur, the majority of them are cheap and nasty and woar very badly. A home-made ba.t.hing rig will outwear three or four ready- made articles, and is infinitely prettier and more comfortable. The making is not, at all a diffi- cult bnsioees, and with tho aid of a good pat- torn the most inexperieiiood amateur ot to he able t.o turn out a thoroughly satisfactory l>afching gown. MATERIALS. Now. M regards material, there i quite a large vanioty of fabrics from whidh to cjhooeo. Charming lIaf. of Natural C^>Tour«d Straw, Trimiried with a Scarf of Va lenciennea Pieoo-lace, edged with a Border of Tuok.xl Muslin. TWO SMART HOLIDAY HATS. J Kvery rffiet^room In town that lias not been invaded by the whirl of the summer sales is gay with a dis- phiy of fascinating liolidajr headgear. Such enticing headgear. too I It positively charms the money out of even the most inwilling pocket. I am specially- struck by the great. variety of millinery shown, which em- l>r;iLC3 lints ot tli" 1fl<)8l, uppowite sl.\lcs and sliapes. On the one hand we have the neat, smart, serviceable toque or hat trimmed with wings or ribbon and in- tended for travelling or rough weather wear, and on the other the big, shady, summpry chapeau suitable for the ideril holiday weather of which we all dream. Bet ween these extremes there 13 a host of hats of various degrees of elaboration ranging from the plain linen sailor to the dainty muslin '•Charlotte." But to turn, to the two smart hats pictured in our sketch, both of which arc designed with a view to holiday wear. The first is a serviceable and very be- coming chapeau. Just the thing for travelling or gen- eral hard iee, for there is nothing to get out of order or to spoil with the linn. The hat. it%en is t>t cne up- to-date fashionable shape, with rather high crown and brim of moderate width turned up on the left side, and is carried out in black Tegal straw, edged with an incli-wide border of white straw. In front are placed two enormous white wings, one being slightly bent round the hat to the left and the other coming round to tho right. Two mammoth hat pins of black jet, which serve to secure the hat in place, put the finishing touch to this simple but very smart creation. Our second hat is of quite a. different typo and is an ideal chapeau for summery weather. Like the first hat, it is carried out in Tegal straw, in this case white, but-tli(-re the resemblance ceases, for it has a very wide shady brim and a big round crown, All round the crown are massed quantities of wild flowers -niargii(-riteN buttercups, wild geranium. woodruff, and pale forget-me-nots, whícTr form a thick wreath that completely hides the crown. Worn with a white frock this hat is simply charming. Ssrg<!—hiuo. black, green, or re3—wears Kplon- tVwily, a.nd always looks nice, its one drawback being that it is rather apt to chafe and irritate & delicate skin. Scarlet bunting makes delight- ful gowns and looks so bright. and pretty in the water. Flannelette is comfortable ,a.nd looks nice, but. it shrinks a.nd fades tmoire than other mahUH-alp. Mohair is much used by Americans, who speak very highly of its excellent qualities in thte connection; as I have not tested it my- self I q¡.n only quote their opinion. Another material groatly, in favour in America is ordi- nary bod tickling, which, I have heard, id the idoal fabric for the purpose. THE WHITE CLOTH SKIRT. A monfl!»l tho most popular garments of tho day ia the skirt of flno white cloth, 111 ado with- out any lining, and sliapekl in fcho fashionable claiging swirling style. At the first, ghvnoe these I skirts may appear an extravagance, but 1\6 tttey I take tho place of a very dressy frock, if allied I with a, dainty lawn^ muslin on ——rv blouse, and can bo made at (homo with the greatest ease* they should, rather, be looked upon in the ligh* of an economy. For tow.n and vory drossy wear these w2iit.e cloth hlafirtsi are cut lontf and of itnmense width at the bottom: but for seaside or country use they are far better and more practical if sh'ijjod in smart trottour fashion. A CHILD'S BATHING SUIT. A 5imple gown for a. little giirl should con»*it of a i' -gle combination garment. Tho fulness may be set into tucks on tho shoulders, and tiho gown trimmed with a sailoi' collar and bands of plain, wlvite (material. THE CRETONNE PARASOL. One of the prettiest of the fashionable dress aoccsecvxa cf the day is the [parasol of boldly pttintod cretonne, on toile de jouy, aa the smart womain prefers to call it. These sunshades are simply onarming or country ar seaside use, atid as they wash beautifully, if carefully handled, they are most pawotiicaJ^aitairtf for holiday u&e- One of the mc¥ attractive designs used in this connection eunsieta of great buncncs of holly- hocks printed in bright but soft and harmonious tones of pink and rosy red, and ried together wit.h streamers of pale mauve ribbon. # Ro-se of various liunds are also much in de- mand for these cretonne sunahadew; the bolder and more striking the design the more fashion- able the parasol. In allianoe with cool linen. lawn, on muslin frocks, these cretonne suiWhados aro uridorti-ably very il inart, and it is probable t-liat we shall aeo a. groat deal of th4Dtii during the next two months. MANY STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM; Never perhaps has the choice an hats been so grroat as it is just now. There are shapes to suit any and every face, wide brims and nar- row, or perhaps no brim at all. High crowns and low crowns, wiitih, in many cases, the trim- ming built up to an extravagant height. The Merry Widow sailor is much worn, with its wido brim and low crown, and for a complete contrast so "a t.he Irtghcrowned small ihat. DEMAND FOR EMBROIDERIES. There is an absolute rage for very handsome and riohly-toned embroideries for gowns. The belt is sometimes entirely embroidered, but on other gowns there is merely a fittle t-quare an front and a similar square at the back from which tlio folds of the skirt fall in somo fui.Tiesp, PunobiWicvr.s eageriy t-jiap up any sliort. longtiui. of Oriontial or other effective embroideries. FOR GROWING GIRLS. For growing girls, as far as wVirts arc con- cerned, there is nothing more becoming and suit- able tha.n those made witih. deep tucks, as those are not only pretty, but the tucks a.ro extremely usoful, and can be let down when required. The beat way of diwg'uiamg the marks, which are al- taiocrt sure to be more or let's noticeable, is by USing- braid, which nobly litieL4 a multitude of unarka^owN 0F sCARIiET BUNTING. Tho gown pictured in our sketch is a 3 bathing gown of scarlet bunting, cut with a com- bination undorjjart, and a sliort skirt worn on top. The bodice is arranged with a wido tuck on either side of a sjhaped oentre box pleat, all the edges being strappe.d with a. band of wnito bunting. The full skirt iis trimmed in the same fashion, the white bunting being awarcged to produce a panel effect in front. For this design 7i yarde oi 27-inoli material will be needed- >* Toady's Tlat 6i ng Gown of Scarlet. Bunting- Trinimod with Bands of White Bunting.

SALE OF FREEHOLD PRO. PERTY AT RHYL 1 i THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR OLIVER GEORGE. Oil Tuesday, at the Westminster Hotel, Rlliyl, Mr Jocseph Williams, acting on the instructions of the executors ofl the late Mr Oliver George, submitted for sale by public auction, a number of properties owned by tJie deceased gentleman. Much interest waø manifested in the salo, and a largo number of well-known local people were present. Tho solicitors were Messrs Oliver George and Co., and Messrs Whitley and Co., U. • Mr Williams, in submitting the properties to the notice of tho gathering, said they would suif gentlemen who had made their fortunes, gentlemen who were making cneir fortunes, or they could accommodate tho working classes. Some of the properties were situated in Rhyl, whioh was a thoroughly prosperous town, and' everyone present knew it. Other property was in Prestatyn, which had made wonderful ad- vances during the last five years. Then there was a portion in the City of St. Asaph, which had been quiet for some years, but which was now going ahead, some important. buildings having been erected there lately. Then there was that little plao2' called Gvvaenysgor, which had been standing still for a long time—(laugh- t.er),-but just as Dysert-h, Prestatyn, and Meli- den had enjoyed a run of prosperity, so also wouid Gwaenysgor prosper, People had already begun to erect houses there, and altogether tho prospects iv.uv> excellent. Wifli regard to the Voryd FIa.Il Estate, they not only had large grounds and a mansion, but cottages, and the Harbour Hotel. the lioenoe ot which was very valuable. The house had been well built and preserved by the late owner. It did not matter what the tenant asked in the way of repairs, etc., he got it. so proud was Mr George of his houaes. Since he had Voryd Hall, ho had spent over a thousand pounds on it, and only a few weeks bsfore he was" taken ill he had improved the- drainage scheme People would not regret buying the property for since the Council had built that magnificent Pavilion and those lovely gardens, things were going forward, and Rhyl was going to have a prosperous time. As a result, property in Rhyl and the immodiate neighbourhood had gone up ten per cent. in value. Ho admitted that hitherto Rhyl had been behind in providing ac- commodation and amusements for the people, but they would not be able to find more or bet- Mr amusements at any other town in North Wales this season, and tho coming seasons than at Rhyl. There was not a drier, healthier, and better town than Rhy], which had little rain, and as for sunshine it compared favourably with any other place in the Kingdom. DETAILS OF THE SALE. Mr Williams, then submitted lot 1, which com- prised "Voryd Hall," Rhyl, containing 4 enter- taining rooms, 3 bedrooms, domestic offices, with stable, ooaoh-house, and outbuildings, and ex- tensive valuable building land. Vacant posses- sion of the house. Also two freehold cottages adjoining known as "VoTvd Cottage" and" Sea View Cottage," with plot of land. Rental, j626. le Trle properl comprise an area of over 4 acres. Alsm freehold fully-licensed public house known as the "Voryd Harbour Hotel, and land con- taining 1806 square yaordi or thereabouts. Let on lease eatpirrng 1st May, 1913, at a rental ot £ 49. The bidding started at £ 1000, and reached £ 2500, at which Bguro it waa withdrawn, I iJ.l.. Freoihokl cottage known as "Alexandra Cot- tage," outbuildings, and building land, contain- ing 782 square yards or thereabouts, situate on the westerly side of Clwyd-street, Rhyl. Mr u W iUiarrjfl fauggested that several houses could bo put up on this land. At present there was OTLIY one. The bidding coninenoed at £100, and was wttikdrawn at £ 250. Freehold dwelling Ilousc, "Vale View Cottage," in South Kinmel street, IthyJ, containing two Bitting rooms, bix bedrooms, aind domeaitro offices. RWLtal value. F, 20 net. The bidding was £100, JE200. and £ 240. It was withdrawn, the auctioneer remark- ing that tlte late Mr George had refused £ 400 for the property. Freehold residence known as '"Angorfa," in Old Colwyn. and near Colwyii Bay, containing three reception rooms, ten bed- rooms, doanestic offices, with lawn# and gardens, coaoh house and stable, with 162 yards front- age, and an area of about 4400 square yaxds, all in excellent condition. Let on lease expiring 1st May, 1912, at a net rental of £80. The bidding was 2500, JE600. £700, and L750, at whioh figure at was withdrawn. Freehold building land situate on the Marine Drive. East Parade, Rhyl, with a frontage of 30-ft., and ce.ntaining an axca of 585 square yards or thereabouts. This pro- perty Nvae nearest the finest golf links in North Wales, overlooked the sea. and it was most pro- bable that in the near futuretbo Council would considerably improve the East end by levelling the sandhills, laying them as lawns and gardens, and connecbing the East Promenade with the Wast, thus giving Rhyl one of the longest and finest promenades in the country. There waa no bid. The freehold building sites situate on the Marine Drive, East Parade, Rhyl, with a frcntagte of 75 ft. and containing an area of 1332 square yards or thereabouts. There was no bid. Freehold building land with frontage to War- ren-road, Rhyl, consisting of eight plots of sites with an area of 1775 square yards or thereabouts. No bids were made for this. Freehold building or accommodation land with A frontage of 40.3 feet into Mansh-read, Rhyl, and containing ari area of 5870 square yards or thereabout; also freehold accommodation field or building site with frontage to Marsh-road, Rhyl, with an area of 8570 square yarcta or there- about. Mr Williams pointed out that Marsh- road was in an excellent state of repair, and the laod was valuable inasmuch as it was suitable for "o the election of small dwellings. There wag an enormous demand for these kind of dwellings, and he had numerous applicants after houses from six to eight shillings a. week, but he had not one on his booksu Anyone who cared to build there would not only be conferring a great benefit cm the warking class, btf; would get a good return for his money.. The bidding com- menced at £ 400, and was eventually knocked down to Messrs Owen. the well-known butchers, of Water-street, Rhyl, for £500. Freehold building Ja,nd wit.h an extensive frontage into Sandy-lane, Prertatyn, a.nd con- taining an area of 3176 square yards or there- abonte. There were two bids of B50 and £100. but the property was withdrawn at that figure. Freehold ground rent amounting to JE1 10s per annuim and a reversion to the freehold cottage srwl iand known as "Minyffordd" or "Bryn- ffy.non," in the village of Gwaienysgcw, subject to one life and 21 years afterwards. There was no bid. Freahcsid grround rents amounting to £ 12 per annam, amply aecursd upon yH wrfeh revemon, :t ■» —■— IIH to t.he Oou.nty Court and Police Offices, St. AsafAi, and land adjoining, containing 658 square yards or thereabouts, by leases for 80 years ex- piring* in 1933. There was one bid of J3240, but the property was withdrawn. The auctioneer explained filial, the trustees were willi,ng to treat with parties for the sale of tho ties withdrawn.

CARNARVONSIIIRE TERRITORIAL FORCES' ASSOCIATION. RECRUITING RETURNS. A meeting of the Carnarvonshire Territorial Forces' Association was held at the County Hall, Carnarvon, on Friday, the Lord-Lieutenant (Mr J. E. Greaves) presiding. The recruiting report of the past quarter was considered. The Denbighshire Hussars (Yeo- manry) have two officers and eighty troopers, and they require two officers and twenty troopers to complete the establishment. The (Welsh) Carnarvonshire Royal Garrison Artillery have nine officers and 151 gunners and drivers, and this leaves three supernumerary officers and 57 men to be raised. The 6th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, with an establishment, of 26 officers and 980 men, are two officers and 580 men short. It was resolved to ask employers of labour both in Anglesey and Carnarvonshire to permit their employees to join the Territorial Force, and attend camp. It was pointed out that near- ly every county in England and Wales had asked employers to grant the necessary facilities, and that all had agreed to do so. The provision of horses for the Yeomanry and the Royal Garrison Artillery during the annual training this year was considered. The arrange- ments made by the officer commanding the Den- bighshire Yeomanry, by which eleven men pro- vided their own horses, and fiftvfive horses were hired from the Llandudno Coaching Company, at a payment of £ 5 per horse, for fifteen days, was approved. The Carnarvonshire Royal Garrison Artillery, who proceeded to camp last Saturday have re- quisitioned twenty horses for work at Knott End, near Fleetwood, and the tender of Mr T. Heskin, Preston, to supply nineteen horses at C5 per horse was agreed to. it being stated that one of the officers of the battery would provide his own horse, so making up the full complement. The question of taking over the Old Barracks a Carnarvon, about to be vacated by the Militia, as the headquarters of the Association, was left to a committee.

TSowadays, dustless roads are demanded, and, if they do cost a little more, the additional ex- penditure must not be laid alone upon the motor vehicle. Rather should the roadside dweller and user be thankful to the automobile for having in- troduced the dustless and, therefore, more dur- able roadway .Autornotor Journal." Captain George Gilmour, of Birkenhead, has offered to present LIO,000 to the Liverpool Uni- versity to found a chair of Spanish. NO OTHER. FRUIT contains the particular refreshing and medicinal qualities of the Lime. The product of the Finest, Limes the world pro- duoea is ROM"B LIME JUICE, genuine only in the bottlou estbottBd sifch tfce tmo £ rmW~ £ fo. In /*>•■ 7 7 i *■ < J.

■ » < mm' ■! FESTINIOG POLICE COURT. ALLEGED ILLEGAL FISHING, The above court was held to-day week. boa- fore Dr. Robert Roberts (olhairman), Messrs W. P. Evans, J. Lloyd Jones, and J» Vaughan Williams. DRUNKENNESS. John Owen Jones, C-orwon, was fined and costs for being drunk and disorderly on the 26th ulto. Griffith, Richards, Tanllan, Trawsfynydd, for a like offence on too 3rd inst., WM (oned 2a 6d and costs. IMPROPER LANGUAGE. Hugh Thomas, Freeinan-terraos, Blaenau, and his father, JRiohard Thomas, were each fined la and costs for making use of improper language. CYCLING WITHOUT A LIGHT. P.C. Evans, Trawsfynydd. summoned Win. Hughes, Brynhyfryd, Trawsfynydd, for riding a bicycle without a light on the night of the 22nd ulto. Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. ALLEGED ILLEGAL FISHING. John Rowlands, Gwynfryn, Tanygrisiau, charged Richard Davies, Bethel Fawr, Tany. grisiau, and James Lloyd, Bronilwyn, Tanygris- iau, with illegal fishing, namely, by using a wooden otter in Ornxi I"oel Lake, on tho 20th ILILO. Mr R. D. Richards, Rarmouth, clerk to the Glaslyn and Mawddadh Fishery Board, who prosecuted, said that on the date in question a. fishing oompetition was taking plaoo in Cwm Foel Lake. The contest was over by about 6 P-ni-, and aU started for home. But several persons turned to a hillock in the vicinity, hid themselves, there, and watched the defendants. They saw "m going towards the side of tlth Cnicht for their wooden otters, and returning to the lake. One of the acoused placed one otter at, one end of the lake, and the other placed the other otter at the opposite end. Then John R. Da vies, John Rowlands, and Robert Williams | went to them, in order to be assured that the defendants were using otters. Mr Richards pressed on the Beriah to take a serious view of the case, as much. illegal fishing was carried on in the district. Ottering was the means ot destroying fish in the local rivers and lakes. Witnesses were called in support of Mr Rich- ard's opening statements, and Robert Williams, Manod-road, said that when he went to the de- fendants ihe wanted to sei7e the otters. James Lloyd beoamo very "big" in his way, and wanted to fight. Witness and the others with him did not want to create a disturbance, and so they all left. Jaioes llloyd, one of the defendants, said that he felt, himself "becoming a man" when ho heard Robert Williams threatening to smash his head. The Bench held that the defendants had used otters, which was a serious offence. James Lloyd: What can a poor man do, then, in order to get a fish ? The Chairnsan: Be without one, or catch it in a legal way. James Lloyd: Whoro can I get money to buy a rod and line? The Clerk: You must take the consequences if you break tibe law. Each defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs.

Erfurt, in Prussia, is known throughout Ger- many as the Flower City. According to a United States consular report, 3000 persons are engaged in the seed industry there, and the area of glaaa used is 1,250,085 feet. The tone of a piano ia beat when instru- ment k got.next ft .wall*

Richard Jones & Co. Is Great Sale NOW ON. :==. -;> FURNITURE,! AN Opportunity CARPETS to Furnish ,ó At BEDDING. ENORMOUS SAYING. I:==- I) Bargains in DRAPERY ■■«••• every .1 Department. I "¡- RICHARD JONES &Co.* CHESTER.

LLANRWST BUBAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, .¡ ROADS AND FOOTPATHS, ■■ Mr John Davies presided at the monthly meet- ing of the above Council, on Tuesday, when the following members were present: Messrs -John Roberts, J.P., Rowland Hughes, W. Williams, John Davies. Gwytherin; E. Edwards, David Owen. David Lewis, Robert Williams, R. R. Owen (clerk), and Maurice Roberts (surveyor); ALLEGED NUISANCE AT TALYCAFN. The Clerk referred to a letter which he had re- ceived from Mr I). Hughes, Post Office, Taly- cafn, reminding the Council of the existence of a drain which, he contended, was a nuisance to his house, and that if the Council refused to move in the matter he would not let it drop. The Clerk further remarked that he had received a letter from the Local Government Board enclosing a copy of a letter the Board had re- ceived from Mr Hughes, in which he declared that the drain running under the roadway opposite his house was a nuisance and dangerous to health, and that the culvert was not fit to receive the overflow. He held that it should be the subject of investigation. The Board de- sired the Council's observation upon the point. Mr Rowland II ughefl contendecr that if there was a nuisance as alleged the complaint would be general. The Surveyor, in reply to the Chairman, said that since Mr Burgess had undertaken the im- provements Jo his drains the nuisance no longer existed. The Clerk stated that Dr. Eraser's requirements had been carried out with the result that. he was satisfied the nuisance was done away with, The Chairman contended that as long as the officials reported that no nuisance existed the I Council was powerless to act; and the clerk was instructed to write to tiie Local Government Board. to this effect. TY'NYFFYNON-ROAD. Tn reply to a letter addressed bv the clerk to the Llangerniew Parish Church, the latter stated that Ty'nyfFynon-road had never previous- ly been repaired by the Urban Council. The Parish Council applied to have the road repaired by the Rural Council on the ground that it was in a bad state of repair. Mr W. Williams contended that the fact that the road had never been repaired by the Council should not debar the Councii from doing the work now. The road was used by children going to school, and by persons going- to chapel, and was in such a state as to make it unfit and dangerous to walk along. Mr John Roberts remarked that the Council had no jurisdiction over the road. It was for the tenants to exercise the tact and wisdom for which they were so celebrated, and persuade the landlords to place the road in a. proper state of repair. It was decided to reply to the- Parish Council in the terms suggested by Mr Roberts. LLANDDOGET FOOTPATHS. A letter was read from the parish meeting re- lative to the public footpaths in the parish. The meeting complained that Colonel Higson had de- clined to repair only a portion of the Ty'n Lon footpath, leaving the remainder to be done by the parish. » Ntr D. Owen explained that, in closing one foot- path by consent, Colonel Higson had made an- ° rm' 'c< to the old one, useless. The Chairman: Did you giye him permission to close it? Mr D. Owen: If we got, the path from the New Inn to Ty'nddol, but we haven't had it yet. What we require is a path through Heol y Fron. The matter was deferred until the clerk sub- mitted a report on the footpaths in the parish.

SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY SALE AT MOLD. On Wednesday, at tho Black Liota Hotel, Mold, Messrs ShetBotd an,1 Gould, jointly with Messrs Frank l.loyri and Sons, offered for sale by auction, the smail but picturesque estate known as "The Tvddyn," hav- ing M area of 1H7 acres, and situate about one mile from the town of Mold. and also a small dairy farm ot 4:.1 acres known as Croes Strvt. near the village of llope. There wis an exceptionally large company pre- sent Mr Frank Lloyd, previous to offering the iyduyn fcstate, dwelt, at some length upon the many advantages connected with the lota. Lot I comprised Tyddyn residence farm buildings, VI /inn aw'es of land. The bidding commenced at ■L4.0UJ, and quickly reached £ 5,475, at which sum it was withdrawn. The remaining six lots forming part of the estate were not offered in consequence, but it, la understood that Messrs .Sheffield and Gould have now practically disposed of the whole estate. Mr Charles Sheffield nfxt offered Croes Strvt Farm, comprising a comfortable dwelling-house and build- ings, 42 acres of fertile hnd, situat" in close proximi- ty to throe railway stations. Mr Sheffield greatlv im- pressed the large. company with the facilities offered with the result that the property quickly advanced from the opening hid of XI,800 to £ 2.650, at which sum it was knocked down to Mr OarnM-, of Nantwich, Cheshire. This price was acknowledged by all to be practically a record for the district. Mr Sheffield next offered 12 freehold dwelling-houses, situate in Mold, known as 6 to 28, Little Alun Terraee, and showing a good investment. They were eventually Bold at £ 700 to Mr Williams, New-street, Mold. The solicitors engaged in Ule various IotA; were as followc; :-Ttfe-ri H. C. Weaver. Crewe, and Mr H. G Koberts, Mold and Mr Oleiaent Jones, Mold and Holywell. =-

The round voyage just completed by the Dun- dee barque "Castor" was of exceptional length, .-no less than four years one month twelve days ■elapsing from the time the vessel left this coun- try till her return to Liverpool. The Kaiser and the Czar will meet in Septem- ber, on the occasion of the Russian Army man- ceavres between Royal and Gachini*. 1.-

——^ RUTHIN PETTY SESSIONS. INTERPRETING WELSH EVIDENCE* MILK SELLERS PROSECUTED. The above sasions were held on Monday, be* fore Mr G. H. Denion (in tiie ohair), Mr Henry Williams, Mr Thchias WilKanss, and MA Edward ,jon?3. LICENSING. The licenses of the King's Hoad 1.1irt, Ruthin, and file Crown fnn, Llandegla, were trajififewod to E. A. Williams and P. V. Woodford, respec- tively, The licence of the Cross Foxes, Cyfcr«n- ydd, was also temporarily transferred to Idrs Robert, widow of the late licensee, Mr Morria Roberts. MILK SELLERS FINED. C'msi'*ler,ib!<! public interest, was takert in t-lie prosecution of threo dairy fairmers for {tolling milk not of the nature, substance and quality demanded. Mr W. O. Jones prosecuted on be,- lialf of the ivoiice, and Mr A. U. Evans defended iri all oaees. -1 The first charge heard was against. John Lloyd Richards, of Clwvd Bank Farm, Ruthin. Oa- t.he 16th of June, Supt. Hugh Jones met the do- fe.ndanfc's float early in the Imorning', and bought a pint of new milk, wiiioh was divided into three parts, according to the requirements of the Act. and sealed. One was sent to the public analyst (Mr Lowe, of Chester), the others being retained by the Supt. and the defendant. Mr lJOw cer- tified that calculated on the Ilegal standard of three oent., tihe sample had been deprived of- 5.57 per cent of cream. Hence the proseoufcikMt. Evidence in support of the opening stafcefcoenk of Mr Jones was given by Supt. Jones, who ad- mitted. in cross-examination, that the milk wea drawn by means of a tap at the bottom of the can. For the defence, the defendant, said that. tha milk had b, -en transferred to the can direct from the oows. No cream wan extracted, and no water added. His explanation waa that the hour and a half between Imilking and the time when the sample was supplied to the Supt., tiie or earn had ;rieen to the surface of the oa.n, leaving t-fk'.a- nor milk at the bottom. Mr Evans argu&tl that die milk was genuine, and had a plunger been used to mix it. up bro- fore supplying tdie .uo fault could bo found with it. The bench considered the case proved, and fined the defendant Is and costs. In the other cases, the defendants wore Dd. Evans, Ty I^a, Llanfair, and Robert Lewis, Ruthin. In the former, the milk was alleged t.o have been deprived of 36.3 per cent., and in the latter of 3 per cent, of cream. The evi- dence was somewhat similar to that in the other oase. and the defendants were each lined Is and costs. MAGISTERIAL WARNING. The Chairman said milk sellers were respon- sible to the public and ought to be particularly careful to supply the article asked for. Tim justices had decided to inflict small fines, be- cause t-hcre was no intentional fraud, but. dairy- men must (iistinctly understand that if such eases occurred again the defendants would be severely dealt with. They must take meiisura to find" out that the milk sold was of sufficient strength. DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS For tihis offence, Wm. John Jones, Ty UohN Llanfair, was fined 2s 6d and 3s 6d costs. DRUNKENNESS. Edward Davies, hawker, Penybont, Ruthin, was fined 12.'i and costs for being drunk and dis- orderly on the 27th June. INTERPRETING WELSH EVIDENCE. In one of; tihe cases before the court, the de- f-endant asked to he allowoo to give evidence in tho Welsh tongue as he did not understand English. Thereupon tho Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Vincent Johnson) observed to his advocate (Mr A. O. Evans): Of course you will pay the fee? Mr Evans: I don't see why my client, who does not speak English, should be obliged to pay. If there is any expense let the county pay it. I think I have stood this long enough. 'the Clerk: I quite agree, and I think it is a --at hardship. Mr Evans: I quite agreo that the interprehei* should be paid, but why should a Welshman be mulcted in the penalty for speaking his own language in. his own country ? It is perfectly, ridiculous. The Clerk: We are all loyalists to that ex- tent. Mr Evans: Th^e ought, to be some repre- sentation from this Bench to the Standing Joint Committee. -The Clerk: Wo shall endeavour to pay him a salary. Mr Evans: It should be paid by some ono, but, should not. come out of the pockets of sotnfi unfortunate defendant because he oannot speak English. Mr Henry Williams (one of the magistrates^ I quite agreei with you there.

AN INGENIOUS STORY. Few people realise to any extent the immetM responsibilities assumed by those manufacturers who, by- the use of clever advertising, create a widespread demand for their goods. When theso goods are articles of food, the responsibilities be- come all the greater, and it may not, unreason- ably be said that thousands of lives depend upon the integrity of even a single manufacturer. What might happen if by accident or through negligence some deleterious substance crept in at any process -of food manufacture is. perhaps, better imagined than expressed. An ingenious story in the July "Noval Magazine," however, is based on such an occur- rence, and the writer, Herbert. C. Ridout, tells of a national calamity all result- ing, yet which doctors and scientists alike are unable to account for. "The great BCOUteej" a it is called, Î3 tk thrilling 3ior^