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COLWYN BAY URBAN DIS- RICT COUNCIL. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. LIGHT RAILWAY: OLD COLWYN EXTENSION DISCUSSED ALLOCATION OF GAS PROFITS. Mr D. 0. Williams presided over the monthly meeting of this authority on Tuesday. There were ilso present. Rev. Wen. Hughes, Messrs Ilug'h Evans, Bliss Hill, Wm. Horton, D. G-amblj. E. Allen, J Jones, E. H. Danes, Geo. Bevan, WIN. Davies, 11 UGH Hughes, Hugh Da- vies, Claries Reynolds, T. H. Morgan, Bernard Lowe, T. Hoskins, with the Clerk (Mr James Amphiett), the Deputy Clerk and Accountant (MR J. H. Roberts), the Surveyor (Mr Wm. Jones, M.inst. C.K), rhe Sanitary Inspector (Mr W. Henry Jones), ani the Collector (Mr W. Ip WIS Jones)

APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. Before proceeding vith tihe committee reports it was resolved to deal with the applications re- ceived for the position of medical officer of health under the Council, for which a salary of JE60 ¡><:r annum was offered. The following were the applicants: Dr. D. E. Huff-Hewitt, Col- wvn BAV- Dr. Robert E. Lord, Colwyn Bay; Dr. Crauford Tait Matthews, Colwyn Bay; Dr. E. Lloyd Owen, Ffynongroew; Dr. J. Lloyd Owen, CoJ*vyn Bay; DI"- J- Lloyd ROBERTA Colwyn Bay- Dr. G. Lewis Travis. of Deganwy; Dr. Frank LDi.rax Wood, Old Colwyn; and Dr. W. M. Venables Williams, Colwyn Bay. At ili-c suggestion of Mr D. Gamble, the Clerk read the standard orders governing the pro- cedure in such circumstances tfroin which it appeared that the Council could either decide the appointment by open or Ixillot voting. If, however, the ballot method were adopted it must be understood that if one of the candidates obtained nine votes in the first round of the batioting lie would BE elccted. Mr E. H. Davies interposed with a question as to whether the appointment carried with it a pension. The Chairman: No. Mr George Be van: It is only a twelve months' appointment. Mr NVtii. Davies: Is that correct? The Clerk I am not aware of any pension to whicji tho successful c-ajididabe would be en- titled. M.r Charles Reynolds: Only the 5 per week (loud laughter). Rev. Win. Hughes: No doubt, when he is 70 (laughter). At Mr Wm. Davies' request, the clerk react the terms of the advertisement inviting candi- dates. Mr Wm. Davies: I am sorry to see from that that the committee idid not tihi^ik it advisable to mention something in the advertisement to the effect that preference would be given to a gentleman with a knowledge of both languages, which is very necessary in this district, because we have a rural area included in our district. Provided two men are CF equal merit, other- wise I think that the man who speaks Welsh should have the preference. The question arose as to whether all the testi- monials should be read in public. Mr.T. H. Morgan remarked that there were two amongst tho iapplioants—Drs. Huff-Hewitt and Matthews—of whom he knew nothing, and on the speaker's suggestion the testimonials of these gentlemen were read. Mr WITN Da vies proposed that the appoint- mcilt be made by an open vote, but as there WUS n ) secGnler the ballot method was adopted. The votes oast in the FIRST round were:—Dr. Vjnables Williams, 9; Dr. J. Lloyd Owen, 1; Dr. Wood, 5; Dr. Leru, 1; Dr. Matthews, 1. The Clerk remarked that Dr. Venables Wil- liams lil therefore been chose.N on the first counting (i.ear hear). Mr G. Be van: Then I formally move, in order that the result, be unanimous, that Dr. Venables Williams be elected as imedioal officer of health for the district for twelve months from Oct. 1st. The Clerk You havo power to elect him for three years if you choose. Mr Be van But the other officers -are elected for twelve months only. The Clerk Quite so. Mr Bevan added that since it would be more convenient-, in view of tihe close of the financial year In March, to make the appointment for eighteen months i.n that instance, and he .moved accordingly. Mr WM. Davies: I second that. If we havo n-ot had a real Welshman we have had one who is next door to it. Mr E. H. Davies: I understand t'hat Dr. Venables Williams can speak Welsh. The resolution was carried unanimously. Amongst Dr. Williams' testimonials was the following from Mr Walter Whitehead, F.R.C.S., F.R.S. (Edin.), consulting' surgeon to the M-Lun- ehojter Royal Inlinmary, fortmerly professor of clinical surgery to the Victoria University:—"IT is a, genuine pleasure to have an opportunity of expressing my admiration for the professional and social merits of Dr. W. Venables Williams, as his own inc-dest appreciation of his own ability gives a false impression of his sterling character. With regard to his eligibility for the post of medical officer of health for this district, there cannot be a shadow of doubt, as he possesses in an eminent degree all those qualifications so es- sential fo;r such an important, office. It would be difficult to find a medical itnan in this neigh- bourhood with more mature and sound exper- ience, or more tact and prudence for the ap- pointment, and I ;feel certain that if Dr. Wil- liams is appointed the c-hofce would meet with the general approval and confidence of the in- habitants df the important district." There were two further testimonials from Dr. John Elliott, M.D., F.R.C.P. (Lond.), of Chester, and Dr. R. Arthur Prichuxd, J.P., C.C, Mayor of Conway ASSISTANT CLERKSHIP. In response to advertisements 125 applications were submitted for the post of clerk in the accountant's department. The Finance Committee had dealt with the ap- plications and reduced the number to 34, and further reduced them to 14, out of which three were selected, viz. Mr W. Hartley, Nelson; Mr A. Slyford, Guildford; and Mr R. P. Jones, Aston Manor. Ultimately it was unanimously resolved that Mr Watson Hartley, of the Nelson Corporation Offices, be appointed, at a commencing salary of 35s per week, in terms of the advertisement. 1';enl The committee's report was adopted. WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor had reported to the Sanitary Committee that the water supply had been well maintained throughout the month with the assist- ance of the pressure derived from the Llandudno main. On the 25th ult an accident had occurred to the Cowlyd main at Dolgarrog- which necessi- tated the shutting off of the supply from 11.30 a.m. to seven RI.ni., and the C'ohvyn Bay district had been entirely dependent on the Llandudno supply for that period. Sufficient pressure was maintained by that means to keep the lower levels supplied until the main was repaired. The Joint Water Board had decided to discontinue taking the Llandudno supply, and "as it had not yet been turned off the water had to this dav been on for 20 days." It was further reported that "other measures had been taken to keep up a satisfactory supply for the district during the month by means of the high level reservoir, and upon the request of the Joint Board water was supplied by the Con- way Rural Council to the part of the* district in the neighbourhood of the Queen's Hotel from the reservoir in Llysfaen." RHOS DRAINAGE. The Sanitary Committee reported that "in accordance with instructions the Surveyor re- ported having communicated with Mr Robert Green, C.E., as to the lowering of the junction block fixed in the intercepting sewer to receive the proposed sewer, and a reply dated 19th August, was submitted stating that lie saw no objection to lowering it as shown on the sketch prepared by the surveyor—this, it was pointed out, would avoid the relaying of the sewer in Tramway-avenue. The Surveyor also submitted the following estimate for the laying of the new sewer, viz. :—(a) From the intercepting sewer across the ditch of Mr Morton's land, at the Council's expense, E75 (to .vhich has to be added the cost of making the new junction suggested by Mr Robert Green); (b) from the manhole in Mr Horton's land in Tramway-avenue, £ 117; (c) trom Tramway-avenue to Abbey-road, JB121 Having discussed the matter with Mr Horton, the committee decided to adhere to the arrange- ment whereby the Council had agreed to earrv out section (a), provided Mr Horton gave an undertaking m writing before the 10th instant, to construct the sewer from Abbev-road up to and including the new manhole near'the ditch, by the 1st of January next. The Clerk now reported that Mr Horton had forwarded an agreement, dated the 12th, but otherwise, in accordance with the committee's recommendation on it, he expressed the hope that the Council's surveyor would not interfere with the main in future. Mr E. H. Davies said he did not think this latter clause should be allowed to remain on the document Mr William Davies agreed, and moved as an amendment that Mr Horton be asked to sign the agreement. unconditionally. Mr Jones, the surveyor, had done nothing over that matter, but to help the committee and the Council in every way, and to throw a slur upon him in that maner was not right; such insinuations should not be made (hear, hear). He moved that that matter be referred back to committee again. Mr E. I-I. Davies said he agreed, and added that if the clause remained in the agreement it might prevent Mr Jones doing his duty in re- spect of that work because he might possibly be told he could not inspect the pipes. Mr G. Bevan said that if the clerk advised them that Mr Horton's letter complied with the request of the Committee it would be wise for the Council to accept it, and he (the speaker) earnestly hoped that that would put an end to all the disrjutes between the Council and the estate (hear, hear). Mr Horton said the difficulty arose because Mr Jones and Mr William Davies had raised an objection to the main sewer be in, lowered to take the drainage. Mr Green, however, had said that there was no difficulty, and the sewer had been lowered. With reference to the sentence in the letter all lie wanted was to safe- guard the junction of the pipes from being blocked. The Surveyor replied that Mr Green had ap- proved of all he had done in connection with the work. Mr William Davies: What is the fall of the sewer in this case? The Surveyor was understood to reply One in three hundred feet." Mr William Davies There you are. There is no other sewer in the district with so small a fall as this of Mr Horton's, and you will find your sewage lodging in that main and remaining there unless I am very much mistaken. Mr Horton: Who was the engineer? Mr Davies: Mr Green and Mr Jones. Mr Horton: Mr Green was not there. Mr Davies: But I say he was. The speaker concluded with a few characteristic sentences? Mr Lowe As long as this undertaking has been given we should agree to it. Mr William Davies said he wanted to see the thing carried out, but when the question was put to the vote he recorded hitf vote against it. OLD COLWYN'S RIGHTS. It was proposed that tenders be invited for the sole privilege of placing chairs for hire next season on the beach at Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, and Rhos-on-Sea respectively. Mr T. Hoskins moved that tenders be also in- vited for placing bathing tents for hire on the sands at Rhos and Old Colwyn. He pointed out that bathing vans were provided at Colwyn Bay, but that at Old Colwvn and Ilhos there were no facilities for vans and nowhere to keep them, and it was only proper that bathers should be provided for at these places. Mr T. H. Morgan seconded, pointing out that the Promenade extension had taken away the old Rhos bathing place, and that nothing had been provided in its place. Mr G. Bevan raised the question whether visitors would have the right or not to take down their own tents. Hitherto visitors had been free to hire tents from any tradesman. Would that still be permitted, or would the tents have to bo hired only from the contractor? Mr T. H. Morgan said that the only right they would let would be the right to have tents for hire on the sands. The Clerk explained that the Council had charged hitherto half-a-crown a season for the pitching of a private tent on the sands, and he presumed that the Council would let the right to make that charge to the contractor. Then any visitor who wished to place a tent on the shore would be allowed to do so, on making that pay- ment. The amendment was carried on that under- standing, and the resolution with that addition was also aaproved. In accordance with the recommendations made by the Inspector, it was resolved that asinalier sized glass sphere for the sunshine records bo procured, and that tho rain gu-age BE removed from Victoria Avenue and placed in a position on the Council grounds. LIGHT RAILWAY EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS. Mr W. H. Moorhonse, general manager to the oompany, "wrote torwaraing a list 01 tram- way tares and stages on the route, and stating that the stopping signs would be fixed witiun the* next few days. It was decided to ask the company to fix an additional "By Request" STOPPING sign oppo- site Grosvenor-road. A letter was read from the rx'oretary of the Tramway Co. as to the overcrowding of ears and assuring the Council that t.he directors "fulJy realise it is to the interest of the com- pany to afford maximum facilities," and adding that every jwssible provision in this direction would be made during the current season. Letters wero also read from Mr A. Conolly, clerk to the Llandudno Urban District Coun- cil, as to SUGGESTED series of bye-laws dealing with overcrowding on the cars, and from the Board of Trade, transmitting a specimen of bye-laws which might, be useii as a model for the code proposed to be made by the Coun- oil. It was resohed that the matter be left in the hands of the clerk. ri'he CRENEQIL Purposes Committee recom- mended "that the company be urged to take steps to extend that part of the railway to Old Colwyn, as had been already sanctioned by the Board of Trade." The Rev. W. Hughes: Have the promoters promised to carry the line wOld Colwyn ? The Clerk: Yes, as far as the Queen's Hotel. Rev. Wm. Hughes: Then I beg to propose that we press them to fulfil their promise. Mr Hugh Hughes contended that this was essentially a matter for T!» oommittee's con- sideration. sideration. The matter was thereupon referred to oom- rnittee. DAMAGED PROMENADE LAMPS. The Manager again reported damage to the lamps on the westepfi portion ON the promen- ade-26 globes being broken in t.he course of the month out of a total number of 33 lamps. Having communicated with the makers fully on the matter, he was strongly of opinion that the lamps had been deliberately broken by some person or persons. The manager received instructions "to fol- low the matter up." DINGLE LIGHTING. The Manager reported that the lighting of the Dingle had been completed; and that col- oured lamps had been tried and proved a fail- ure, because the colour absorbed too much light. Further steps in this direction were post- poned till next year. SMOKELESS COAL EXPERIMENT. The permission of the meeting was sought to the purchase of smokeless coal so as to make consumption testa in the electricity works, and for the reason that the increased price of coke due to ext.na price in carting, wili considerably affect the gene raring costs. due to extra, price in carting, wili considerably affect the ITI costs. The Manager said he hoped to generate more cheaply by using coal. It was decided that an experiment be made with three trllcks of smokeless ooal. A TENDER. Two quotations were submitted by the Man- ager for the cartage of ooke from the Gas- work- and the tender of Mr J. Fred Francis, of The Mews, was aciepied at the rate of Is lid per ion until the 1st of January next. GAS CONSUMPTION STILL INCREASING The report of tho Manager (Mr J. C. Pen- nington) was presented for the past month, showing gas made 7,495,000 cubic feet, an in- crease of 725,000. cubic feet on the correspond- ing month of last year. Since last meeting 164 yards of four-inch main j had been laid in Whiiehall-rond; ten new ser- vices put in; 18 new meters fixed, and 11 se- cond hand meters; 12 new and seven second hand cookers fixed. NEW COAL STORE. This building was reported almost ready for the roof. It was reported that- an additional doorway had been put in at the east end, wide enough to admit of tba passage of carts. TAR AND LIQUOR CONTRACT. Three tenders were laid before the meeting for the surplus tar and liquor from the gas WORKS for the coming 12 months. The tender of Messrs Joseph Turner and Co., Queensferry, was accepted as follows: For tar, 12s 5d per ton and for liquor 7s ad per ton for five degrees Tw., Is 6d per ton exira for every additional degree. OLD COLWYN LIGHTING. A petition was read from Miss R. A. Rhodes and other residents in Koffler-road, Old Col- wyn, asking for the lighting of the road. It was decided that the road be lighted M soon as lamps are provided and fixed by the owners. ALLOCATION OF GAS PROFITS. The report of the public auditor, Mr William Criflitli, upon the finances of tii-n Council for the year ended March ?lst last was laid before the members, but was not communicated to the reporters. Mr T. II. Morgan pointed out. that the audi- tor expressed the opinion that tinder the Coun- cil's Gas Act no part of the profits of the undertaking could be appropriated to the re- lief of tho rates until a reserve fund had been created. He had warned the Council of that provision in the Act previously, but the Coun- cil had chosen to disregard the warning. Mr C. Bevan. chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, said that the object of the promoters of the AOlthe members of the 01111cd at the time of its being passed-was to obtain as much revenue as possible from the undertaking to help them to tide over the crisis which they knew would have to come M the lW3tory of the town when the full burden of the heavy capi- tal expenditure would have to be borne. He ooul,d foresee the time when the money would be really wanted to keep the rates at a, reason- able figure. He knew of the dispute amongst, the legal gentiemen as to whether the Act actually carried out that intention, and he was now T}repar0d to allow it to be ended, as lie thought the time had come WHEN they might begin the accumulation of a reserve fund with- out raising the rates. They had got ove.r their financial troubles, and their difficulties would be much easier in the future than they had been in recent years. Therefore he thought that beforo the rates1 were reduooi they should &EO that the reserve fund was accumulated to some extent; ¡1\. any rate (hear, hear). The Rev. W. Hughes pointed out that the auditor complimented the officers of tho Coun- cil upon the excellent manner in which the accounts had been kept. MOCHDRE STREAM. The question of the laying of a concrete channel for a pa.rt, of this stream was again discussed on consideration of the report pre- sented by the Surveyor at the last Council meeting that an expenditure of at, least jE21 would be required. The Sanitary Committee recommended that the surveyor report en tho laying of a sewer to carry off the drainage of the houses, etc. Mr T. II. Morgan asked whether the Medi- cal Officer of IL^ALTH had rejyorted on the stream since the Sanitary Committee minting. Mr Gainiin (chairman of the committee) re- plied in the affirmative, and said the officer had told them that if the Council proc<vded with the work as suggested he would have to con- demn it.. The master was referred back t.o committee. ABERGELE ROAD WIDENING. It was reported thar Mr J. O. Davies, build- er, had cios-ed with the offer of the Council with nespeet to land at corner of Douglas-road. A return of the expenditure incurred in carrying out the improvement between R.'hiw- road and Rhiw Bank was presented by tho Surveyor, amounting to j3154 143 lid. CONTRACT WORK CRITICISED. I tie Highways Committee reported that pri- vate street works in progress, at the back of Rhos Promenade was proceeding satisfactorily, and a certificate for £ 75 in favour of the oon- trac.or had been allowed. Mr Bliss lltii said lie was surprised to see it reported by the committee that that work was "prooeeding satisfactorily," and complained of the delay iii completing the contract. The o-),n- tractor had been given a month :O do the work, and though he was already five weeks after time the work \V::3 still incomplete. The thoroughfare had been left in a sorry condi- tion. and so much da.me.ge had been done to the tyres of his carriage by the stones that, un- less the W';RK be finished at once, he have to take action against the Council or some- body for damages. Mr Wm. Davies proposed that the work be taken out of the contractor's hands. The Surveyor interposed with the observation that a definite promise had been made to him tlMt morning that the work would be completed without further delay. Mr William Davies: Then I withdraw my motion. CLERK AND PRESS: At this 3tage two outside porters holding licences under the Council were interviewed with reierenco to certain complaints made against them. The Clerk remarked thai; he hoped the reporters would not publish any ot the deliberations inas- much as they were not of general interest to the public (iaughtei). Continuing, Mr Amphiett said: One of the Press gentlemen is laughing, and he happens to be the same man as the one who when requested at a meeting held in this room the other evening not to publish a certain thing, the next morning the very thing that we did not want reported appeared ill his paper. I was very much surprised to see it (hear, hear). I put tho request as kindly as I could, and AS I always do, because I had invariably received every courtesy from the gentlemen of the Pse.SS up to that occasion. There was no necessity to publish any- thing about that matter, and with THE one excep- tion to which I have referred tho reporters kind LY accedod to my request. The Council have, of course, full power, if the reporters refuse to take a kindly hint put in a respeetful manner to them, to put them out of the Council-room. I am sorry to have to refer to this matter, but a courteous request should be courteously received and acceded to if there is- nothinz unreasonable about it. Tha Rev. William Hughes agreed, and added that the request to which the Clerk had referred was a very reasonable one, and the fact that, it had not been complied with might considerably injure the prospect.) of the National Eisteddfod wnen it would be held at Colwyn Bay. He thought they should be firm in such matters. Mr Edward Allen also spokoe on the matter. The Clerk then asked whether the reporters present who disclaimed being concerned in the incident would indicate the fact so that the c .ttr!cil cotdd see who had been referred to. 'MADE CPo The SURVEYOR submitted the final apportion- ion- ment of the cost of making up Back Rhiw Bank Avenue amounting to E106 6s 8d, which was approved. The Clerk was instructed to serve notice of the apportionment upon the frontagers con- cerned in accordance with the Act. ROADS ADOPTED. On consideration of report by the Surveyor, the following roads were adopted as highways repairable bv the inhabitants at large: Sea View-road, lying between Wast Promenade and 1 pper Promenade-road; Upper Promenade- road from the junction with Marine-road. N. and the. entrance gates of PenrhOs College; Lawnsdowne-road, a portion lying between Coed I'ella-road and Queen's Drive. RHOS-ROAD WIDENING. It was reported that this work had been com- pleted with the exception of further steam rolling required. A for JE;120 in favour of thet contractors (the N. W. Asphalte Co.) was allowed. BOW GATES ON PllLIC FOOTPATHS. The Surveyor reported that nine bow gates had been fixed on the following paths:—Din- artn-road to Afon Ganol, At on uanol to Glany- wern, Gross to Glyn Farm, Nant-I yn to Black- berry Mountain, Glyn to CiLgwvn, AND Cil- gwyn to ly nycoed-road. 0 Instructions were given to the surveyor to fix the remaining three bow gates at Meifod (Colwyn), Iand Hafotty, and to re- port. otn the path running from Coed Teg to Penvbrvn. niGHWAYS COMMITTEE. The IMI-rvoyor laid before the committee an OFFER1 by letter dated 21st August, from Mr A. W. Moore to lay tarmac on roadways at the rate of 23 8d per sup. yard. Payment of same to be spread over a period of three years. CARLTON-ROAD IN FUTURE. Messrs J. Tucker and Sons wrote asking nhc I ( ouncil to assist him in changing the nari.SLA. Brickfield-road to Carlton-road. It wad decided to oiler no object ion to the proposal. A CLAIM. The Highways Committee repcrted the re- ceipt of a letter from Mr Wynne) Jones, Wood- land-road, notifying the Council that he had mot with a trap accident on Conway-road ow- ing to the slippery state of the road at the time, and that he held the Council responsible in the matter. The Clerk reported his reply ihereto. NEW PROPERTY. Plans were approved relating to alterations at rear OF llaulfryn, Coed Coch-road, Colwyn, for Mr David Davies; a detached house, Eve,r- ard-road, for Air A. M. Fowler (owner); an addition to Ty nrhewl, Llandrilio, for the Cay- ley Estate trustees, Mr R. E. Birch, agent; a.nd two houses, for i-klr Richard Williams, builder. POPULAR PROMENADES. The Surveyor reported '1har during the past month th:) EONO^URCE of pØÜIÙ using t-tie pro- menades was greater titan previously. WEATHER REPORTS. The Surveyor reported that an inspection of the instruments in the POSSESION of the Coun- cil had been made BV an inspector from the Meteorological Office;, London, who had is- sued a certificate. AL FRESCO ENTERTAINMENTS. Applications were rejxirted to have been sub- mitted to committee from Mr Ernest Nowell, for renewal of beach chair licence, and from Mr Harry Reynolds tendering for his precaont "pitch" for al freso_> entertainments on the Promenade. The committee recommended that tenders be invited far the sole privilege of placing chairs and bathing tents for hire on the beach for season 1909, and also for the sole right of al- fresoo entertainments (pierrois OR minstrels, or both) on certain portions of the sea front to be distinguished a.s follow: la) Rhos, from op- posite Rhos Ablsey Hotel TO Llannereh-road, including Combermere Gardens, tea rooms, etc.; (b) Colwyn Bay, from opr>osite Llan- nerch-road to Marine Path, not including the Green; and tc) Colwyn, from < >.>-ire the M ar- ine Path to the eastern boundary of the dis- trict also, that, offers be invited for any other form of enieri.ainm.ent that may be desired. After some discussion it was resolved that the form of advertisement be submitted to the com- mittee before publication. SUNDAY TELEGRAMS. Mr T. E. Parry, clerk to the Penmaemnawr Urbam District Council, wrote submitting a re- solution passed by his Council on the subject of Sunday telegrams, as follows:—"That a Joint Conference of representatives of Urban District Councils in the Llandudno telephone area be held with the objeet of petitioning the Postmaster General to allow the dispatch of Sunday telegrams through the medium of tho telephone from one of the post offices in the area." It WAS resolved that the Council approve of the resolution, and Messrs W. Horton and T. H. Morgan were ap{x;i;sied to represent the CounciL at the conference. TIIE It was decided t-o grant the use of the green at the pine-end of the Council Offices for the purpo-s.e of ijolding a. meeting under the aus- pices of the N-ationvil Service League next month. LOW DEATH RATE. The death-rate during August was reported to be 4.4 per 1000 of tiie population as against 6.6 in August last year. There WERE 23 births during the month. TEMPER ANCE DEMONSTR ATION. At the request of Mr J. R. Jones, local secre- tary to THE committee arranging for the tem- perance demonstration to be held at Colvvvn Bav on the 7th. 8th and 9th October, the Chair- man, Vice-Chairman, Rev. Win. Hughes, and Mr John Jonos were appointed as a deputation to welcome the visitors. MOTOR LAUNCHES WELCOMED. An application was received for a licence for a motor launch, which it was proposoo to use to ply for hire from Colwyn Bay. The Cleric remarked that as the craft would accommodate more than twelve passengers the •neoessary licence would have to be granted by the Beard of Trade rather than the Council. On the motion of Mr G. H. Davies, who wel- ecmed the application, it was decided to reply to the effcot of he clwk's statement, and to add that the Council would offer no objection t-o suoh craft. J SLIPPERY ROADWAY. MR W alter Whitehead wrote calling attention to the slippery surface of that part of Conway- road which had be.,?,,} recently treated with a dust-laying comjioiind. and urging tliat steps should be taken without, delay to remedy tho nuisance. The MATTER was left in the hands of the sur- veyor WIG AN DISASTER. j The Mavor of Wigan wrote appealing for THE Council's help to suooour the survivors and fami- lies of those killed in the recent colliery disaster at. Abram. It was felt IR-HAT^ ;T« there wore numerous channels through which subscriptions to the Mayor's fund could be sent, it would be in- vidious for the Council to sta.rt a local fund. SIR HERBERT ROBERTS' CON GR A TLT LA TION. Sir Herbert Roberts wired his hearty con- gratulations to the Council upon the success of the appoal made by their deputaticln at Lian- gollen in connection with the Eisteddfod. "We will make a record eisteddfod of that ia 1910." added the baronet.

r. PETITION FOR SUNDAY TEAMS AT COLWYN BAY. During the oast "V days a petition has cir- culated in Colwyn BAY praying for the running of Sunday trams. here it emanated from is not at present known, but copies were left at Mr C. R. Chaplin s (Sea View-terrace) with the request that they should be circulated among the ditfarent hotels and business pre- mises in the town. The gentleman who pre- sented rlie forms W a stranger, and it is an- nounced that the movement has been set on foot by a party of visitors. The petition itself is couche.d in the follow- ing terms:— "Petition in favour of Suncfay running of the Electric Tramways. "We, the undersigned, being visitors spend- ing ot,r vacation in Llandudno and district are of opinion that the Sunday running of the Electric Tramways in the streets will be a great convenience to visitors, and inasmuch as the town desires to offer every legitimate at- traction to those who come ro spend their holi- days at Llandudno, Sunday running is practi- cally a necessity to the many thousands who, corning- from towns and cities where tramways are running in nearly every main street, un- doubtedly MISJ these facilities if not provided, and it is no more sinful to run tramways on Sundays than to run char-a-bancs, motor cars, trains or cabs. We therefore respectfully re- quest and urge the Chairman and members of the Council to pass the necessary resolution consenting to Sunday running at the earliest p os-s ble date." It will be seen that LLAR^A^UO only is men- tioned in the original, but an alteration has been made in the copies circulated, Colwyn Bay being substituted for Llandudno. Sabbatarians look upon the movement with much disfavour; nevertheless the petition, it is understood, has been extensively signed.

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COLWYN BAY SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. TlJp opening meeting of tbe Colwyn Bay Science. Art and Technical Classes was heid in the Council Chambers on Tueiduv evening. Tiiere were present Messers J. W. Thomas (chair- man). Revs. Thus. Lloyd, W. Hugh. ii..1.,hn Edwards. Peter Jones, Messrs John Jones, Grimsby H >«( and K. Newell. On the proposition of Mr John .Ton"s, si'c'H1,kd by Rev. Th'iti. Lluyd, Air J. W. Thomas was re-elected chairman. 1:('\ T. Lloyd said that the warmest thanks ¡;hould be accorded Mr Thomas for the great services lie bad rendered in connection with thn cla,<;s. This was seconded by lLv. Wm. Hughes, and sup- ported by Rev. l'eter Jones. Mr Thomas in replying said that the Association with the classes Ifad given him great pleasure, and he had baen interested with them since he was a pupil in Preston. The secretary Ihen read the flowing Board f Edu- cation rejiuris — The art, das.,es are still conducted in the Infants' School, Abergele-r ad, in spite of last sessions report to the effect thai the room used was inconvenient. The vrtork in the light and shade class is as good as can !)e expected, in view of the unsatisfactory illumina- tion from four separate burners. Tiie building con- struction class is well conducted, but the deskes are quite unsuitable f,r students engaged in this work. ThAre is no class in mathematics. It would be well to start one and encourage students of building construc- tion to attend. The work of tite students is especially go<vd in both shorthand and book-keeping chsss, and the rapid progress made in these subjects, reflects much credit upon the good teaching that has been given throughout, the session. Satisfactory lessons have also been given in chemistry, and though n,) practical work has been done by those who attended the cook- ery classes the room is well equipped and has afforded ample facilities for demonstration lessons in practical conkery by the teacher in charge. "I am to j win t out that as long ago as 1905. tbe In- fants' School was described in I LL Inspector's report as 'not suitable for serious higher work,' and again in 1907. the room used for art teaching was 'inconvenient,' and to say that unless steps are taken by your author- ity to transfer the art and building classes to the Higher Elementary School, or to some other more suit- able building, tiie Board will be unable toO recognise them for grant for the ilc-xt session. I am to say, further, that the B.,ard cannot undertake to pay for the wnkery clashes in the next session, and grant at the present rate, utiles- arrangements are made tor the -eii students to do practical work in exjokerv." OLD OULWYS CLASSES.. I The report on the Old Colwyn classes read.— Effi cienr instruction has been given, and the progr-*s made by regular students is distinctly good." MOCHDRE CLASSES. Referring to Mochdre, the Inspi ct-or staled: Thin school is thoroughly well conducted, and is Joing useful work. No pains have been spared in the successful endeavours of the tt-acher to enh** the interests and sympathies of the students, as well as to ftiake the in- struction practically valuable." It was decide! that the authorities be informed that the Infant school liid been enlarged, and that they be asked to allow to use the school tor another year." It was decided that the old classes be carried on aa before, the same teachers to be retained at a similar sabry to previous ya-ear. It- was further resolved U> hold classes in agriculture, laundry, and mathematics, and that Professor Winter, of Bangor College be approached to deliver a set of six lectures under the first named heading further, thai evening continuation classes be tried at Old Colwyn and Llanelian. Tiie result of the 1908 Government Esaminat ion waj a. follows:— 42 present—o gained ltst hoiuur^ ,4 2nd class and lo failed.

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