The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

PRESTATYN. CORRECTION.—In our report of the police iKuft. last week, Ernest Williams, the defendant in a case, was stated to be of "Berlien Fa.rm, Srwespyr." This, we are informed, is inroouxate, the defendant's addrts3 being Ernest-street, Rhyl.

RHYL. DRUNKENNESS. — At a special court an Monday, Petor Williams, a labourer, was cha, z,-d with drunkanness in Vale-road, on Sat- urday- night, and was fined 2s 6d and OOSlS. A WHISKY ORDER.—At the police court on Monday, a mau giving the name of Peter Fran- cis Condon appeared before Messrs Jaoob Jones and J. Frimston, on a. charge of converting to his own use a sum of £1 14s, the money of Mrs 'Annie Roberts, of whicih he was the bailee. The •Sharge was defiled, defendant stating that he never had received any money from Mrs Ro- berts. Evidence was given to the effect that while in the service of Mr J. H. Ellis (for about a week), he obtained an order from Mrs Ro- berts for certain goods, and along with them he delivered four bottles of whisky, which she had (dot ordered. However, she took the bottles of whisky and asked him to bring the remainder of a case of twelve, for which she handed him fl 14s in an envelope. The other eight bottles were not delivered. Thomas H. Jones, Mr Ellis' imna'jer, deposed that he had occasion to speak to defendant about the entry. in his book of whisky for Mrs Roberts, and told him her prac- tice was to order a. case at a time, for which she oaid in advance. He, however, persisted in saying that she Tiad only ordered four bottles, and only four bottles were consequently sent. But no money was received from defendant for them. Defendant was fined £ 1 and 18s costs.

TREFRIW. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Fri- day, at the Northern Hospital, Liverpool, of Mr David Jones, Cornel, Crafnant, at the age af 61. The deceased had lately undergone an operation, but subsequently stagoumbed. The remains were brought by rail to Llanrwst on Tuesday, and removed, to the T,efriw. Cemetery-, vhere the interment took place, the Revs. E. Davies and Henry Jones officiating. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. TEMPERANCE.-The Rev. H. J ncs presided at a successful temperance meeting, held at Poniel on Monday evening. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Mr H. Roberts, Brynaifon; Miss Jones, Llanllyfni, and the Rev. Evan Davies. Solos were rendered by Miss A. C. Davies, Miss Blcdwen Gabriel, and Miss Sarah Jane Jones, Conway-terrace, and recita- tions by Miss Annie Williams, Uwohydon. The Band of. Hope Choir, under the oollductorship of Mr J. T. Davies, also sang a tune in ex- cellent style. PERSONAL.—Mr R. E. Thomas, Tate collec- tor, has left for Blackpool for his annual holi- days.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. DAMWAIN.—Prydnawn dydd Iau cyfarfydd- odd Mr John Williams (Garn), Glynllifon-street, a damwain trwy i'r ceffyl oedd dan ei ofal redeg, gyda'r canlyniad iddo syrthio o'r drol, ac i hono fvned dros ei ochr. Anafwyd ef yn ddifrifol. "DAMWAIN ANGEUOL. Prydnawn dydd Iau cyfarfyddodd Mr John Ellis, 58ain mlwydd oed, gynt o Tanrhos, Conglywal, a damwain angeuol ar linell y Great Western, ger Teilia Bach, Ffestiniog, trwy iddo gael ei oddiweddyd gan dren nwyddau. Dydd Gwener cynhaliwyd trengholiad ar y corph o flaen Mr R. O. Jone3, a l4eg o reithwyr, i ba rai yr oedd Mr Griffith Owen, Bethania, yn flaenor. Gohiriwyd y treng- holiad hyd ddydd Gwener nesaf, er mwyn cyfle i ohebu a Bwrdd Masnach. Claddwyd y tranc- edig prydnawn Sadwrn, yn mynwent Ffestiniog. TRENGHOLIAD. Prydnawn dydd Iau, o Eaen Mr R. O. Jones, trengholvdd Meirion, cyn- haliwyd trengholiad ar gorph Robert Roberts, 16eg oed, bachgen Mr William Roberts, Mill Cot- tage, Llandderfel, yr hwn a laddwyd yn Tan'r- allt, Cwm Prysor, Trawsfynvdd, gyda phelen un o'r gynau mawr o'r wersyllfa. Ymddengys i'r belen ffrwydro, gyda'r canlyniad iddo gael ei ladd yn y fan. Yr oedd ei {eistr, Mr John Ro- berts, heb fod yn mhell oddiwrtho, ac anafwyd yntau yn ddifrifol yn ei fraich. Gohiriwyd y trengholiad hyd prydnawn dydd Iau (heddyw). BETHEL (M.C.).-Noa Iau ddiweddaf cyn- haliwyd cyfarfod agoriadol y Gymdeithas Len- yddol, o dan lywyddiaeth y gweinidog, y Parch it. Silyn Roberts, M.A. Gwasanaethwyd mewn canu, adrodd, etc, gan yr aelodau, a chanwyd ddwywaith gan Gor Plant Bethel, o dan arwein- iad Mr W. M. Williams, Penybryn. Y cyfeilydd ydoedd Mr Roderick J. Davies. EGLWYS ST. DEWI.—Fel y gwyr Ilawer, y mae yr eglwys uchod o dan adgyweiriadau yr wythnosau hyn, a bydd yn cael ei hail-agor yr 17eg cyfisol., gan Esgob Bangor. HOREB (A.).—Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod cystadleu- 01 bjynyddol y ganghen-ysgol uchod nos Sadwrn ddiweddaf, o dan lywyddiaeth Bryfdir, pryd y rhanwyd nifer fawr o wobrwyon yn y gwahanol safonau. Yn y prydnawn cafwyd gwledd flasus, yr hon a barotowyd gan nifer o ferched ieuainc. Cyfeiliwyd gan Mas Maria J. Roberts, Bodlon- deb. Clorianwyd y cantorion gan Mr Evan Morris, Garregddu. BETHANIA (A.).—Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod agor- iadol Cymdeithas y Bobl leuaino, nos lau, o dan lywyddiaeth Mr Owen Ellis, Graianfryn. Cafwyd paneuon, adroddiadau, a dadleuon, gan yr ael- odau, a chvfeiliwyd gan y Misses A. C. Bevan, Rhonwen Bevan, ac N. Ellis. Cyfarfod rhagorol iawn. Y DEML.Nos Wener ddiweddaf cynhaliwyd y Deml yn Nghapel Bethel, Tanygrisiau, pryd y eafwyd caneuon, dadleuon dirwestol, ac aneich- iadau. Y rnae golwg lewyrchus ar yr achos dir- .westol yn y rhan hon o'r ardaL CYMANFA BREGETHU.—O nos Wener hyd nos Sabboth cynhaliodd Wesleyaid eglwysi Eben- ezer, Disgwylfa, a Gorpbwysfa eu cyfarfod preg- etbu blynvidol, pryd y pregsthwyd gan y Parchn. R. Lewis, Pwllheli; Hugh Jones, D.D., Bangor; R Morgan, Tregarth; R. Jones, B.A., Criccieth; D. Morris, Penvgroes; a Peter Jones Roberts, Blaenau. Am ddau o'r gioch prydnawn Badwrn, cynhaliwyd cyfeiliach yn Nghapel Eben- jBzer. Y mater ydoedd "Cymdeithas y Saint," •eiiiedig ar 1 loan i. 3—4, ao anerchwyd yn y Jftyfarfod gan yr enwogion uchod. Cafwyd cym- anfa lewyrchus dros ben. wythnoa hon, cynhelir cyfarfod agoriadol y iclwn farwolaeth Miss Rosina Roberts, merch ieucngaf Mr a Mrs Hugh Roberts, Meirion-ter- raoe, yr hyn a gvmerodd le prydnawn dydd Iau, yn ei 16eg mlwydd o'i hoedran. Yr oedd yn un o enethod anwylaf y fro, ac vr oedd iddi air da Ipan. bawb. Prydnawn dydd Llun claddwyd ei gweddiliion yn Mynwent Bethesda, gan dyi;fa lu- osog, yn caal eu blaenori gan Obeithlu Maen- ftfforen, y rhai a ganasant ar hyd y ffordd ac aI, Ian y bedd, o dan arweiniad Mr Richard ThGmas. Gwasanaethwyd yn yr angladd gan y Parch R. R. Morris, Tabernacl. Y mae cydym- dcirulad antal gyfan a'r teulu trallodus yn eu prbfedigaeth. Y GYMDEITHAS GYMREIG.—Nos Iau. vr MARWOLAETH.—Gyda gofid dwys y cron- gymdeithas uchod, yn y Neuadd Gynull, ac y mae galwg am gyfarfod adloniadol o'r fath preu. LLWYDDJANT..— Mae Mr Griffith Davies, Cae rftndd, Tanygrisiau, wedi llwyddo i gael znyned i mewn i wasanaeth un o ariandai Ler- pwl. MANION.-4 Prydnawn dydd Mawrth agorwyd ysgol new- ydd yn Rhiwbach, ac aeth llu yno i'r ddefod agoriadol. Y mae eglwysi Maenofferen a'r Tabernacl wedi penderfvnu newid pwlpudau bob Sul yn y dyfod- ol, ac wedi deehreu y Sabboth diweddaf. Yr oedd y Proffeswr Phillips, Bala, yn pregethu y Sabboth diweddaf yn y Capel Seisnig. Y mae cwyn lied gyffredinol i'w glywed yn yr aj'dal yp-nghytct' y gof-yru sydd ar gerbydau, moduriau, a dearcdurion, er mawr berygl i bres- wytwyryrardaL- Y mae tymor y gwahanol gyfarfodydd wedi dechreu yn ein plith, set y cymdeithasau llenydd- oL, cyrddau y gwahanol Obeithluoedd, ac hefyd yr ysgolion* nos. Gofceithio y manteisia yr ieu- pne ax y cyffeusderau hyn. Eu-wlr Mr T. R. Davies fel un o ymgeiswyr am y sedd wag sydd ar y Cvnghor Dinesig, trwy ymddbwyddiad Mr R. T. Jones. 0'

A simple device for identifying babies has been Idi;tp(',d at the Westmoreland-road Workhouse, Walworth-road, London. A luggage-label is tied to the leg of each" infant, makiog it impos- •ibis iot_ the ohiicLr^a to become mixed.

f PENMAENMAWR URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. k" HARVEST THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY DISCUSSED. RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS WANTED. SUNDAY TELEGRAMS. The moritlhly meeting of the Penmaenmawr Urban District Council was hold in the Coun- cil Offices on Tuesday. Col. C. H. Darbishiro presided, in the. absence of the chairman, and there Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. H. T. 3enkin; Messrs J. S. Coverley, S. II. Roberts, R. D. Jones, R. D. Owen, Thomas Ro- berts, S. Williams, D. Gordon Jone: wif.h Mr T. E Parry (clerk), Mr J. W. Post {assi taut clerk), Mr iR. John Hughes (surveyor), and Mr J. Owen (cbllector). VITAL STATISTICS. The Clerk reported that cfaring September there had been eight births and three de lths. The Medical Ofl^er'3 report for August show- ed that five birfha and no deaths had taken place that month; SUMMER AMUSEMENTS. Mr Hopkins^n Heyworth applied for permit to provide entertainments on the pro- menade for 1909. t It was decided that the clerk wrote instruct- ing the applicant to apply again in March. CAPULO POSTAL COLLECTIONS. A letter was received from the secretary to the Postmaster General stating that in repJy to the Council's letter arrangements had boen made that a collection of .letters be taken at Capeluto on Sundays at 6.30 p.m. in place of the present collection in the morning. UNEMPLOYED CONFERENCE. The A&sistant Clerk reported that in com- pany with the Chairman he had attended the recent unemployment conference at Carnarvon; when it was decided to open a labour bureau, the clerk of the: local Council being requested to act as a sort of local secretary, and to for- ward particulars of any work that may be available in the district. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Chairman said that sinoe the last meet- ing, Mr Gordon Jones, a member of the Coun- od, had lost his mother. He moved a vote of oonclolenoe with Mr Jones and his family. Dr. Wilhauia seconded. The motion was carried by the members ris- ing- Mr Jones suitably acknowledged. Mr R. D- Owen thanked the Council for the vote of condolence paased with him at the laat meeting. .1 FINANCIAL POSITION. The Clerk reported that the rate collector had paid over to the treasurer a sum of JE1556 19s 7d. Therey was a balance in the bank to the credit of the Council of £72; ias 9d. PEN-Y-CLIP EXTENSION. It was reported that the sanction for the loan in connection with the Pen-y-Clip extension had been received. SANITARY OONGRESS, Mr R. dohn Hughes, the surveyor, read a report on the recent Sanitary Congress held at Liverpool- The Chairman* thanked Mr Hughes for his interesting statement, but remarked that it seemed to "him that the Congress dealt' more or less with diseases, and one would have wished that morétimo had been taken with remedial measures and sinitation.-LOne thing I can say, proceeded the speaker, is that when I was ab>y I was told not to kill flies (laughter). Now that order has been changed. Everyone with children should onc-ouxage them to kill flies (renewed laughter). HOLIDAYS. The Surveyor and Collector made applica- tion for their holidays, the applications being granted. SUNDAY TELEGRAMS. The C%rk reported the receipt of a letter from the Llanfalrfeehan Urban District Coun- cil, stating that two delegates had been chosen —Messrs J. T. Owen and W. G. Roberts—to re- present them at the proposed conference con- cerning Sunday telegtrams. The Col,n Bay Council wrote in a similar strain, saying they would be represented by Messrs WnL llorton, and T. II. Morg'an. » The reply from Llandudno was to the effect that the Council declined to take any action, whilst the. Clerk to the Conway Corporation wrote that the proposal had been laid before that body, but no action had been taken. The Chairman: In view of that, do you wish to have a conference ? Dr. Williams: I think the faot that Colwyn Bay have joinocPus will carry a great deal of weight. The Clerk: The idea was to get Llandudno as the centre, and that is the unfortunate part of it. It was eventually resolved that a conference be held, the date to be chosen later. Dr. Williams and Mr P. McClement were ap- pointed aB representatives of the committee. The Chairman: I venture to suggest that two from Llandudno and two from Conway be invited in spite of the Councils' refusals, and that you lhave the meeting in Llandudno. The .suggestion was adopted. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF GAS WORKS- With reference-vto this matter, the Clerk said there was no"- recommendation from the com- mittee as no definite reply had been received from the Gas Company.. Their solicitors had merelv written acknowledging receipt of the Council's Jetter which would be placed before the aireotors at their next meeting. The writers remarked; however, that the Council's present proposal was rather diaerent to that contained in the previous resolution of the Council. They further asked whether the rate- payers had sanctioned the payment 01 the Lljoo proposed. The Chairman said he did not quite see what the writers meaat; they had the proposal of the Council. STATION FOOTBRIDGE. The Footpaths-and Estates Committee recom- mended that the Railway Company be again re- quested to cover in this footbridge. Dr. Jenkms proposed, and Mr R. D. Owen seconded, that the committees recommendation be adopted. The Chairman: Railways are economising as far as possible, and the question that strikes me is will it be better to broach the subject now or leave it until* the spring, when things may recover. _I think that would be far the better course. It is a question of policy. At present you cannot pick rlp a paper without reading that railway companies are economising1. Mr R. W. Jones moved as an amendment "that this matter be referred back to the committee, and that they give due consideration to other matters relating to the Railway Company." We should see, he added, whether there is anything else that will benefit the public at large. For instance, take our platforms. Mr R- D. Owen seconded the motion, because the Railway Company should do the work at once and prevent accident. There was no station, such as that at Penmaenmawr, without covered approaches, and he thought it very im- portant that this should be completed. Dr. Jenkins: If, we are going to spring it in the spring--(IaiigfAei)-on the Railwav Company it will be impossible to complete it by summer. Dr. Williams seconded the amendment. On a division tfEe voting was- equal. The Chairman iave his casting vote in favour of the amendment, and said he did so because of his knowledge of tailway affairs at present. HARVEST THANKSGIVING, The committee" recomrnemded that a poster be issued requesting that Wednesday, October 14th, be observed as a harvest thanksgiving day, and that the usual holiday be given to the Council's employees. Dr. Jenkins proposed, and Dr. Williams seconded, that the recommendation be adopted. Mr R. D. Owen supported, and suggested that the quarry owners be written to asking that a holiday be given the men on the occasion. The Council's orders had been given last year, but he thought the letter had not been sent, the posters only being issued. I always keep this harvest thanksgiving up, said Mr Owen, and I think every man Ought to leave off work for the day. I always maintain that he will be repaid directly or indirebtlv. The Chairman: Is it necessary to send. to owners? Information has been given, so it is hardly necessary. With regard to closing the quarry I always leave the matter to the men themselves. I am not going to close my quarry if the men wish tp work. If only eight or ten men want to work they shall, although it will be a loss tome. Mr R. said that a deputation repre- sentmg each place of worship had been at work on the question-at Llanfairfechan, and it had been suggested: that the two villages should act in concert in the matter. If the quarrymen were asked ta'-vote on the question he beiieved there would be-a great majority in favour of a holiday The Chairman: I don't know. The quarries are there for earning a livelihood, and if the men want to earn they can. I am sufficient of a Socialist- to let^he men choose for themselves. I take ii that what is meant is that a letter be written ki-ving irkqruction to close the quarries. If you draw the "various people into things of this kint thee effect on religion will be that it will lose its chafScter altogether. Religion ig avoluntau matte* With regard to closing the quarries, the men are entirely at liberty to come if they chose. I am not going to attempt I to force them; it depends upon themselves. A Member: Catholics and Churobpeople may not care to lose a day. I The Chairman; Then the quarries are open. I Mr R. D. Jones moved as an amendment "that we as a Council send to the quarry owners, and ask them Whether they will poll their. men or ask them whether they would like to lose this clay," Dr. Jenkins: I did not understand that when I accepted the additional words that there should be a poll. Mr Roberts seconded the amendment. On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

CONWAY TOWN" COUNCIL. THE JUNCTION GAS SUPPLY. THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. The monthly meeting of the Conway Town Council was held yesterday (Wednesday), the Mayor (Alderman Dr. R. A. Prichard, J.P.), pre- siding, and the other members present were:- Aldermen Edward Roberts, A. Netherwood, W; M. Sever; Councillors James Porter, Henry Jones, A. G. Rogers, E. Loyd Jones, Hugh Owen, Fred J. Jones, John Williams, Hugh Jones. Ed. Jones, Robt. Jones, apd A. J. Old- man, together with the clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), the surveyor (Mr F. A. Delamotte), the account- ant (Mr Hugh Parry), the collector (Mr T. M. Jones), and the gas manager (Mr Dixon). THE- SPEED OF MOTOR CARS. The Highways Committee recommended that the Council take steps to secure regulations with a view to the safety of the public, that motor. cars shall not be driven at a speed exceeding ten miles an hour on the following highways, viz. :— (1) On the highway from the foot of Tywyn-hill to Platt House, (2) on the highway between Yn)'s and Gorphwysfa, (3) on any highway with- in the Conway town walls, (4) on the highway be- tween Lark-hill and Conway College, and On the highway between Hendre smithy and Conway College. Mr A. J. Oldman proposed that the boundary of the borough at Llandudno Junction should be included in the proposed speed limit area, as the Penybont-hill at the Junction was a very dan- gerous one. Mr James Porter seconded, and said that after consulting people from different portions of the borough, he quite agreed that the speed limit should extend to the bottom of the Junction- hill. He also desired-to add that the Rural Dis- trict Council should be asked to co-operate with the Town Council in the matter, with a view of haying the Penybont-hill and the road as far as ralysarn included in the area of the 3peed limit. He considered that this hill was one of the most dangerous places in the district. ^The recommendation was unanimously adopt- LLANDUDNO JUNCTION GAS QUESTION. The Borough Accountant reported that Mr Thornton Jones had submitted a draft of the proposed bill to the officials in order to get the various particulars relating to financial clauses, areas, etc., correctly drafted. Alderman Netherwood said that personally he was opposed to carrying the gas mains of the Corporation to outlying districts; firstly, because they had at present no powers to do so, and secondly, because he was convinced it would not be a success. The cost of promoting the bill for the purpose might be anything between L500 and ;CLOOO. They had no genuine application for the gas. They had no guarantee that the Rural District Council would take the gas from lf fhTe-T laid the mains.He understood that the Rural District Council had already been m communication with the North Wales Traction Committee respecting a supply of electric light for the Junction. He, therefore, moved that be- fore proceeding any further the voice of the rate- payers should be taken on the matter. Tha Cle-rk: That win como in tho natural course. Tne ratepayers must be consulted Alderman Netherwood: But that will be after you have spent the money. The Clerk No, no. Alderman Netherwood: But you have already spent some money. The Clerk: A Council meeting must be held rst and a ratepayer's meeting alfterwards. Mr Edward Jones: This has all been done by a. resolution of the Council. Mr A. J. Oldman: Is it not a fact that we must obtain the draft report first of all, and then submit it to the Council and the ratepayers. The Mayor: That is quite right. THE RECENT HONEY FAIR. It was reported t.hat the number of entries at the honey fair for the past five years were as follows1904, 24; 1905, 36; 1906, 41; 1907, 56; and 1908, 86. The total expenditure in connec- tion with this year's fair was £ 16 173 lOd. The amount of entries received was E4 6s, thus leav- ing a debit balance of £ 12 lls lOd. Upon the proposition of the Mayor, seconded by Mr A. G. Rogers, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr A. J. Oldman for the intenost he had taken in the organisation of this year's honey fair. THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S WATER BILL. An applioaticwi was reaq, from the county education authority, for tho reduction in the account rendered for water supply to schools within the borough. The Aooountant stated that the amount of the account rendered was JB54, of which £ 34 16a Id was for water supplied to the Deganwy schools. He suggested that they should orter to accept £ 27 in settlement. Mr Edward Jones did not think the amount claimed was exhorbit-unt. Mr Henry Jones contended that the full amount should be demanded. Mr Janiea Porter said the subject was one whioh should be discussed in committee, He moved that the matter be referred to the Fi- nance Coaimittee. Alderman Netherwood proposed that the full amount should be claimed. Mr Henry Jones seconded. Mr A. J. Oldman proposed t.ha.t they offer to aocept without prejudice the sum of-J655 in set- tlement. Mr A. G. Rogers'seconded. Upon being put "to the vote, Mr Oldman's pro- position was carried by a small majority. THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, A sub-committee reported that they had con- sidered the tenders sent in for converting the old Post Office into suitable municipal offi es, and had decided to accept the tender of Mr Griffiths, of Lye, Slourbridgte, the amount of which was JB760, the lowest tender received. Mr Griffiths was the oontractor for the Lew pavilion at Rhvl. DEGANWY TRAMS. Alderman Netherwood said there had been a promise from the Tramway Company that they would proceed with their line to Deganw^ as soon as they had oomplctea the extension to Colwyn Bay. That extension having been oom- pleted, he proposed that the Council urge the Tramway Company to fulfil their promise. Mr A. J. Oldman seconded, and it was car- ried. THE QUARRIES- The Borough Surveyor reported that the Conway Sterne Quarries Company, Ltd., had made application to drive a level on the eas- tern boundary of their take. After discussion the Council decided) to grant the application upon the following terms and conditions viz. Rent, £1 per annum; condi- tions of leaae dated 5th June., 1907, to apply as far as practicable; that these terms be en- c dorsed upon the present lease if possible to do so; the company toi leave the rcok standing on the southerly aide of the proposed level. NEW LOANS. The Accountant reported that a further sum of £ 1000 had been negotiated for the purpose of a loan for gas mains extensions. THE PERCH LIGHT. A letter was read from Trinity House, Lon- don, stating a committee of the Elder Brethren have reported that the lighted beacon at the mouth of the River Conway would be more serviceable if painted black, and th\, expressed the hope that the Town Council will be so good as to have this done. It was decided to oomnlv with the request. RABBITS ON THE MORFA. A letter was read from Mr Llew. Wood Jones asking for permission to kill rabbits on the Moirfa, and this was conditionally agreed to FINANCE. It was reported that the total collections1 since the last meeting amounted to J32653 4s 9d. It was reported that the sum of jE700 had been invested during the month in the purchase of C814 93 9d, 2 par cent., collsoli a.t 88 thirteen-sixteenth- This makes the total ium invested up-to-date E6140 17a APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. The committee considered the' draft adver- tisement, and agreed that the salary be E25 per annum, the applications to be sent in by noon on the 14th October, and that the town clerk advertises the appointment.

The Board of Agriculture, and. Fisheries de- sire to notify that 244 casQf wart disease or black scab, in this year's potato crop, had been reported to them up to the 3rd inst. These cases have occurred in the following counties.:— Shrop- shire, 60; Staffordshire, 57; Lancashire, .50; War- 'wickshire, 25; 'Che&tire, 30; Worcestershire and Leicestershire. 4 each; Derbyshire, 5; Merion- eth, 2; and Flintshire^ 1,

NORTH WALES TEMPER- ANCE FEDERATION. OPENING PUBLIC MEETING AT OLD COLWYN. The first of the series of meetings annually held in connection with the North Wales Tem- perance Federation was held at Rhiw-road Chapel, Colwyn Bay, yesterday morning, when the Executive Committee of the women's branch discussed various matters of no general interest to the public. This was followed at 2.30 by a meeting of the Women's Council, when Lady Roberts presided. At 5 o'clock a children's demonstration was held in the Public Hall, that building being crowded with an eager throng of youthful tem- perance advocates. Miss Davies, Treborth, presided, and was sup- ported by Mrs Vaughan Davies, L.L.A., Carnar- von Mr R. Prys Jones, Pontypridd; Mr Thomas, Carnarvon; Mrs Matthews (daughter cf the late Mr Thomas Gee), and the Rev. Thomas Parry. The proceedings opened with the singing of "Caersaiem," after which the Rev. John Ed- wards, Colwyn Bay, led the children in prayer. The Colwyn Bay United Juvenile Choir then rendered most sweetly "Hail, hail, merry, merry playtime, hail," and at a later stage "The ris7 ing of the lark" and "Sleep, sweet baby." Mr Ed. Evans conducted, and Mr Chris. Hind ac- companied. The President, who was accorded a hearty welcome, gave a simple but earnest address to the little ones. By the aid' of a number' of in- teresting stories, she showed how a strong man was mastered by a small quantity of intoxicants, whilst he coud be master of a cage full of lions. It was the most difficult thing in the world to be master of oneself. Therefore, if they could not be master of themselves she urged them to try and find a good master, and be his servant, for the Good Master woud help them to be mas- ter of themselves. Mrs Vaughan Davies, Carnarvon, urged upon the children the neocssrty of carrying through the points of the president's address. She con- cluded by asking the children to repeat after her the following lines:— Jesus, our good shepherd, laying down 1 liy life Let vhy sheep should perish in the cruel strife. Halp i s to remember, 0 Thy lovo and care, Trust in Thee and lov., Thee always, ev&ry- t-very where. Mr H. Prys Jones, Pontypridd, devoted him self to a, .Lumber of interesting experiments and cemonstriitions, showing the effects elf alcohol. His experiments were keenly watched by the little on-i, who were awed by the enctinity of the dangers of aloc-hol. He, howeveir, added that alcohol was in itself a very Useful liquid when us-id externally, but when once taken in- temaJly it was most injurious. The Rev. Thos. Parry proposed a vote. of thanks to Miss Davies, the president. An in- teresting fact which he related was that Miss Davies' grandfather preached in the district 'j0 years ago, this being at Tynycoed, Llanelian. In Co'wyn Bay there were no chapsls or ohurches forty years ago,but now they had many. Proofs of the growth of the district was the number of children present that evening. Mr Thomas, Carnarvon., seoonded. Miss Da- vies had great influence, which she always used in temperance matters. Mrs Matthews (daughter of the late Mr Thos. Gee) supported, and in doing said that she hoped the demonstrations of Mr Jones that evening would have the desired effcct upon Col- wyn Bay children, as it had in several oases of which she knew. The motion on being put to the meeting was carried, the children applauding heartily. PURITY. Lady Roberts presided over a meeting for women at Horeb, Colwyn Bay, at 5.30, when Mrs Herbert Lewis, M.A., Caerwys; Dr. Lilian Blake, Colwyn Bay, a.nd. "Ceridwen Peris" de- livered addresses on purity. PUBLIC MEETING AT OLD COLWYN. At 7 p.m., the hour advertised for the open- ing of the public meeting in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Old Colwyn, there were scarcely fifty persons present, and a fair proportion of these were children. Subsequently, however, the at- tendance materially improved, but at best it was unsatisfactory from the promoters' point of view. It subsequently transpired that the meeting had been announced at certain local chapels on the previous Sunday to commence at 7.30, at which hour the Chairman, Mr D. O. Williams, chairman of the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, made his appearance. Amongst the speakers expected was Mr WmA Jones, M.P., but he wrote stating that circum- stances over which he had no control had inter- vened at the last moment, which prevented his attendance. Mr Wm. George, brother to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, filled the vacancy thus caused. Mr D. 0. Williams was commendably brief in his address from the chair. Mr Wm. George followed immediately. Speak- ing in Welsh, in support of a resolution thank- ing the Government for the present Licensing Bill, he said the measure would never have been initiated but for the influence of smail meetings such as that. There could be no doubt but that the opinion of the better section of the popu- lace was emphatically in favour of the Bill, and under the circumstances it was the bounden duty of the Government to do the very best in its power to ensure its passing into law. There were, however, enormous and exceedingly powerful influences at work against it, and the extent of the mischief possible could be realised from the fact that men had virtually sold them- selves in connection with the recent Brewers' Conference in London. Temperance workers should bear in mind that the House of Lords were watching how the bill was being taken up in the country, and if they had the slightest chance of saying that the majority of the peo- ple were against the measure they would glad- ly throw it out of the upper chamber. It was important, therefore, that supporters of the bill did all they could to strengthen the hands of the Government in that matter. Proceeding, Mr George said Mr Balfour had declared against the bill on the ground of its injustice. In what re- spect he (the speaker) asked was the measure more unjust than that which Mr Balfour had framed himself? One of the main contentions of the Opposition was that licencees would be dispossessed of their livelihood by the closure of their places of business. But, had not many hundreds of public-houses been already closed under Mr Balfour's Act? (hear, hear). The fact of the matter was that the present measure was far more just to the licencee than Mr Balfour's Act, because it provided for the adequate com- pensation of the licencee, whereas under the Con- servative Bill the brewers were well provided for at the expense of the publican (cheers). Mr George referred to figures published by Mr Hugh Edwards in the daily press, during the week, from which it appeared that no less than 11,500 convictions for drunkenness had been register- ed in Wales during the year, whereas only 250 of those who supplied the drink to the offenders had been convicted. Temperance advocates should not rest till offending licencees were more effectively dealt with (hear, hear). The motion was seconded by "Penliyn," and carried unanimously. LLANRWST SLUMS. Mrs Humphreys, of Rochdale, who also spoke. in Welsh, made a strong appeal for more general support to the Government in connection with the Bill. Referring to a recent visit to Llanrwst, she 83-itl she had sscn mors fnisGry, dirtior houses* B-nd more wretched surroundings in one or two streets known as the slums of Llanrwst than could be seen in many of the most wretched quarters of London's East End. The Rev. R. Roberts, of Rhos, chairman of the Congregational Union of Wales, further ad- dressed the meeting. Songs were rendered at intervals by Miss Pope, of Carnarvon, and others. TO-DAY'S ARRANGEMENTS. To-day (Thursday) the first sitting of the con- ference will take place at En,gedi Chapel, the President, Sir Herbert Roberts, M.P., in the oh'air. The new general secretary, the Rev. J. Glyn Davies, of Rhyl, will present his first re- ports,. and among the resolutions to be sub- mitted will be one dealing with the need for more direct instruction in the meaning and value of .sobriety and purity in the Sunday Schools, the bands of hope, and the day schools At two o'clock a united conference of the Federation and the Welsh Women's Temper- ance Union will be held, and speeches will be delivered by the Rev. E. K. Jones, Brymbo and the Rev. W. A. Edwards, rector of Aber- ffraw, the latter an eloquent recruit in the ranks of temperance workers in North Wales. Resolutions will be submitted rejoicing" in the fact that the labours of temperance advocates in past years is bearing fruit in the politics of the country, calling upon the people to support the Government in the attempt "to re.gulate more vigorously" the drink traffio, and express- ing' the belief more emphatically than ever that total abstinence, from all kinds of intoxicating drink is an indispensable element" in th^„< na- tional prosperity. "■* Sir T. Whittaker, Lady Dorothv Howard. Mr William Jonea, M.P,. 4md Sir Herbert Roberta. M.P., a-M tt0 be OOer8 at. a demonstatagn at the Pier Pwilicto ia the evening,

FESTINIOG BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE POOR LAW CONFERENCE EULOGISED. On Tuesday Mr Owen Jones presided at a meeting of the above Board. The o.her mem- bers present were: Mrs Casson, ivlessrs R. Ro- berts, R. Williams, W. Williams, E. M. Owin, M Jones, J. Williams, R. Williams (Travvs- fynydd), E. II. Lewis, R. Richards, M. E. Morris, John Roberts (Trawsfynydd), E. Llew- elyn, W. Jones, J. Pierce', R. W. Vaughan, D. Pugh, D. Tegid Jones, M. Roberts, 1'. Ro- berts (clerk), and D. Jones (assistant- clerk). APPRENTICING A BOY. Mrs Casson had interested herself in the case of an orphan boy, who was a good scholar. A 10c,al printer was prepared to apprentice the hd for five years, and pay him 2s a week, with a Is a week innreace annually. She recom- mended the aocepianoe of the otter. After soma discussion it was resolved that the boy be apprenticed to a printer. OUTRELIEF. The relieving officers reported that after the revision of the outreliof lists there was a* slight decrease in the total amount paid- A TROUBLESOME BOY. The secretary of a blind a.:), turn complained that a boy from the Unicn had become very disobedient and troublesome, and wanud to leave the institution. "ihe esiabushment was not for punishing the inmates; but for teaching them. The Clerk road the letter he had sent to the institution in reply to the complaint; and the Board approved ythe same. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. Mr Wm. Jones said that !he attended the Pcor Law Conference at Bamgor, and was highly pleased with everything he heard and saw there. He gave a resume of the proceedings. Mr Tegid Jones, another dole^'ate,- said that one of the best features of the Conference was the address of the president (Mr J. R. Davies, Ceris). He (Mr, J ones) never heard a better ad- dress, and he advised that all should read. it. Tfnetre was a general feeling against the treat- ment meted out to guardians in connection with old age pensions. A lady speaker referred to the carelessness of some mothers, and advo- cated am amendment in the law. The Criminal Law Amendent Act ought also to be amended, so as to extend the period during which in- formation could be given, even to 12 months. The- Chairman concurred in almost all that had been said at the Conference. As to old age pensions he did not see any difference be- tween them arid outrelief. He strongly hoped that tJhe proposed amendment. in the Criminal Amendment Act would be carried out. It was not only requireu in large towns, but also in plaoes such as Festiniog- The delegates were thanked for attending the Conference.

LLANDUDNO PIER CONCERTS. • THE EXTENSION CONCERTS. The extension concerts at the Pier Pavilion, which-are under the able oonduc-torship of that accomplished musician, Mr Walter Haigh, a.re being highly apprecia ed by ine visitors, who, by their patronage and appreciation, afford ample proof of the need of extending the con- cert season at Llandudno in the best interès's of the town, but it is a regrettable fact that the residents, the persons mostly bonefitting by the extension of the season, do not give the concerts the support they so well merit. Of Mr Haigh's conductorship, nothing but un- stinted praise can ba given. He has his fine band of first-class artistes well under. command, a.nd knows the taste of the audience for whom he caters to the fullest extent. Among the items played during the week by the orchestra were: Thomas's Overture "Raymond," Brahm's Two Hungarian Dances; Sullivan's r "Patience," Gounod's Finale from Faust, move- ments from the Surprise Symphony; Gasssr's Pastoral Fantasia, "TIhe Village Wedding;" Wagner's Lohengrin; Ballet Music from "Fauat;" Verdi's "Rigoleito. Nicblai's Fan- tasia, "Merry Wives of Windsor;" Sousa's March, "Bride Elect;" Supp-es Overture, "A Day in Vienna;" Sullivan's "The Gondoliersi" Bonnisseau's Selection of Scotch Airs, German's three dancoF3 from "Nell Gwyn Lahar's "The Merry Widow;" Beethoven's Overture, "King Stephen;" Godfrey's "Gems of Wales;" Ger- man s "Merrie England,' eto. Ihe following contributed instrumental solos during the week :—Messrs A. Halstead, T. Bar- rett, Alexander Hail, Leonard Brough, S. F. ICidgley, H. A. Dunn, Jesse Stamp, Georgte Atkinson, J. Edgar. Mr Joseph Cheetham, the popular tenor vocalist, completed a most suc- cessful engagement at the sacred concert on Sunday evening. For the first four nights of the week the vocalist was Mi as M. Constance Vvnkiinison, whose renditions were greatly ap- pr-iatod. On Friday and Saturday evenings the vocalist will be that popular Llandudno favourite, Miss Lucy NuttaU.

CORRESPONDENCE. AN APOLOGY. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—With refetrerace to the paragraph in the "Welsh Coast Pioneer," which appeared under the heading of Conway, on the 27th of August last, re the organ recital which was to ba given at the Parish Church, I beg* to apologise for having mentioned the name of Miss Marie Stuart to your reporter as the intended solo- ist—Yours truly, ROBERT J(A\TES. Ty Gwyrdd-terrace, Conway.

BETHESDA DISTRICT COUNCIL. WATER WASTAGE. The monthly meeting of the Council was hold on Friday evening, the Vioc-Ciiairman (Mr Wm. Owen) presiding f and fcho other moimbers pre- sent were Messrs W. Williams, R. B. Evans,R. O. Williams, W. Griffith, E. Williams. J. Robert, Jeremiah Thomas, with the clerk (Mr D. G. Da- VIC.4f. FINANCIAL. It was reported that during the past month the total collections amounted to Eii6 lis Id, of which B65 9s Od. represented the general district rate, and 930 15s 8.d the water rate. NEW STANDING ORDERS. The Clerk intimated that the new standing or- ders had been prepared, and it was agreed to defer their adoption for a month. It was sug- gested that they should be published in Welsh only, but the Clerk, after stating that he was as loyai a Welshman ias (anyone present, pointed out that it lead to difficulties, greater difficulties than the Council imagined. Mr R. B. Evans agreed with the Clerk, and stated that according to the Pu&Tic Health Xci the standing orders must be published in En- glish. Besides, all the members food command of sufficient English to understand them. It was agreed to publish the orders in Welsh, but to have a oopy in English. GAS COMMITTEE. The report of the Gas Committee showed a Slight decrease in the imake of gas during the past month, compared with the corresponding period of last year. WASTAGE OF WATER. The Surveyor (Mr Davies) reported having made a careful inspection off every water tap, etc., in the village, to discover wastage of water, and that h-ohoa gent 150 warnings to offenders. Mr Griffith Roberts said it was now clear that there had been great wastage of water, and he thought another visit of inspection should be paid. Mr R B. ENwg hoped that reasonable time woald be given these upon whom warnings had been served to carry out the repairs, seeing that there were .not many plumbers in Bethesda. It was decided to hold a speoial .meeting ot the Council to consider the report. WORK FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. La Mr R. O. Williams thought that in view of the coming winter work might be found for the unemployed in repairing the sides of the roads. He said that he thought there was suffici-ent humanity in the Ta-tepayers to justify the Coun- cil misipg a rate of, say 2d, for the unem- ployed. There would be a large num^e^ thrown out. nf employment shortly, and work should be found far them wither than they should starve. Mr Wm. Griffith agreed with. Mr Williams, but thought no particular work should be men- tioned. Mr Jeremiah Thomas thought that preference should be given to those over sixty years of age. SYMPATHY. A vote of sympathy was passed with. Coun- cillor -Win. Griffith, Rachub, wKo recently met with an accident. VITAL STATISTICS. According' to the medical officer's report, J there were 11 births last month and 4 deaths. Thefé Vtrene no oases of. infectious disease. A PETITION: A j>oti't.ion wai .read as to the bad state of a road from Pantdreiniog to „Ponyhryii, and the surveyor was instructed bo de the ne- coomy work,

F- Elp500 FOR COOKING CURRANTS AND BANANAS, Second Announcement for those Readers of THE WELSH COAST PIONEER V who have not yet sent in their names for our HOME COOKING COMPETITION. There is no Entrance Fee, and the rules and con- ditions are quite simpie. This Great National Competition which is being carried on under conditions similar to those which governed the less extensive-but extremely popular—Currant Cookery Competitions of 1907, has, for the convenience of the Competitors, and to en- sure perfect fairness and equality of judgment, been divided into separate sections for. each county throughout England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. How you can helo to keep up the credit of our County. Ifit. By going in yourself for this genuine home- cookery contest, and sending up first-rate samples of the special cakes, pastries, and puddings for which Denbighshire and Flintshire are so famous. 2nd. By telling your neighbours and friends all about the Competition, and persuading them to join with you in friendly rivalry and good-natured com- petition for the best prizes. 3 rd.. By remembering that the value of the cash prizes allotted to each cnunty will be governed by the number of entries—the biggest prizes going to those counties which record the greatest number of Competitors. Currants are now recognised by the highest medical authorities as the most wholesome, nutri- tious, and inexpensive of all dried fruits. Every British Housawife who reads a home-paper, knows not only that Currants are good, but knows why they are good, and why it is well worth her while to make a special study of Currant cookery, even though there were no such events as Currant Cookery Competitions with tempting prizes for the best dishes. Nevertheless, such a cookery contest as that now announced will be exceedingly popular with the in- telligent and clever housewife. She will see at once that all her previous practice in Currant Cookery has been just perfecting her for this, and she will determine to send up Currant dainties that shall be a pride and delight to her household and a satis- faction to herself. Bananas are Tiecaming increasingly popular and doctors are strongly recommending them as an ex- tremely light and easily-digested form of nourishment. One of the objects of this competition is to stimulate special interest in Banana Cookery, and to show what a nourishing and economical article of daily food they are when cooked. They combine excellently with Currants in the making of delicious and simple pud- dings, cakes, and sweetmeats. Try some of the re- cipes given in the little Currant and Banana Oooking- book mentioned below, and you will realise that there is a new field, open to you in supplying the daily needs of the family. ,Theo Competition, is concerned wholly and solely with Currant and Banana Cookery, and Manv Thousands of Prizes are to be given to those home-cooks who send in the most wholesome and attractive dishes, contain- ing, as chief ingredients either Currants, or Banana*, or an admixture of the two fruits. It is essentially a home conwst-no professional chef or confectioner will be allowed to compete. Simple Currant oakes, Currant scones, Currant pasirits, Currant tartlets, Currant fritters, Currant puddings, Banana jelly, Banana blancmange, Ban- ana jam. Banana fntier3, just such homely and tooth- some dainties as are always being made on every bating day by the careful and thrifty housewife who is proud of her kitchen management—these are the dishes that will win the Prizes. The judgment of the Currant and Banana dishes is to be carried out by one of the greatest cookery experts of the day—Mr C. Herman Senn, G.C.A., F.C.I., who will award the prizes, not to the most fanciful or most expensive dishes, but to those which are most skilfully compounded, and most satisfactory as an item of every-day fare. When the Currant and Banana dainties have been judged, and the prizes awarded-all the good things sent in will be immediately distributed among the destitute poor. Therefore, in entering this Com- petition, you are making a feast for those who cannot make a least for themselves. What you Have to do. Intending Competitors must fill in the coupon to be found at the end of this notice, and send it aa directed. They will then receive fullest particulars as to the Competition, and a useful little booklet of recipes for Currant and Banana Cookery. Competitors may work upon any of these recipes, or may think out something entirely novel on their own account. Special attention wiil be given to quite new and original examples of Currant or Banana Cookery. Any number of people from one household may enter, and extra entry forms will be supplied free on ai)glication. Start at once and practise every day for this Great Cookery Competition—that is the sure way to win one of the best prizes. Fjll in this Coupon before you forget. and send it to "OURRANTS," 231, STRAND, LONDON. Pleasa send, free of cost, as mentioned in The "Welsh Coast Pioneer," to Full name (Mrs or Miss) Full Postal Address .I.I. a copy of the Currant and Banana Recipe Booklet and full particulars of the Great National Oookery Com- petiMon. our Grocer has the little Booklet "Simple and Dainty Currant and Banana Recipes." Ask him for a Free Copy:

MOTORIST SUMMONED AT BANGOR. SPEED ALLEGED TO BE DANGEROUS TO THE PUBLIC. At tfoe Bango-r Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, before Mr W. Pughe (ohaircnaji), Colonel Sir T. II. Marshall, C.B., Captain N. P. Stewart, Messrs J. Evan Roberts, and Robert Hughes, W. V. Jones, commercial traveller, Aberayron, was charged with driving a motor car along High-street, Bangor, to the danger cíf the public. Mr S. R. Dew, prosecuting, stated that a let- ter had been received by the polioo from the de- fendant, in which ho stated that he had heard that inquiries were being made, about him, and he humbly admitted having driven the motor car on the Sunday in question. It had been under repair, and having a long journey before him he thought it advisable to test the repairs, as be had been stranded in several desolate places through breakdowns. The car was only 10 h.p., and he did not think he oould get twenty miles an hour out of it. But if he broke the law he would bow to the decision of the Bench. ( Evidence was tendered by Mr J. Humphreys, Bangor, that the car proceeded down High- street at a speed which he estimated at 25 miles an hour. He telephoned to the polioe with re- ference to the car which passed him at 2.5 p.m. Supt. Harris stated bb,at the oar belonged to a firm at Dursley, but the defendant used it. W. Owen Parry, 19, Berry-street, Conway, as- sistant toll collector at the Oonway Suspension Bridge, said that a record of all motor oars which passed through C-onway Suspension Bridge was kept, and he found that the oar in question passed through the bridge at about 2.30 p.m. The distance from Bangor to Conway was 14 miles. The Bench fined the defendant 20s and costs. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY DRIVER. W. L. Hardman, Foxhouso Lano, Maghuli, Liverpool, was also charged with driving a motcr car along Carnarvon-road, Bangor, at a speed dngerous to the public. Mr S. R. Dew, who prosecuted, said the of- fenoa was allog-ed to have taken plaoc on August 6th, when the oa.r was noticed by several persons to ba travelling at a dajigerous speed in the di- rection ot Carnarvon-road, near the cemetery gates, and close by a number of children gener- ally played about the road. It's rate was esti- mated at about 30 miles jan hour, and P.S. Owen (18) signalled to the driver to stop, but no .notice was taken of him. The officer re- ported the matter to Supt. Harris, who ascer- tained the owner, and when an officer called at Waterloo, Liverpool, to serve the summons, he found the house closed. The superintendent then ascertained that the defendant was staving at Idwal Cottage, Nant Fif ran goon, and Sergeant Rowlands proceeded there to continue the inquir- ies, but instead oif seeing the defendant he saw another Mr Hardman, Trctm whom he obtained certain information. There were two brothers with a friend, and each of them claimed to have motor cars. In a letter to the superintendent, tihe defendant admitted that he was the owner of the car, but he did not know that it was out on August 6th. There were three motor cars at Nantffrangoon, with three drivers, and they drove each other's cars. He added that he had not baeri stopped onoo during his stay in Wales.. R. Griffith Williams, 25, Tanygraig, Glanadda, Bangor, stated that in his opinion the defend- ant's oar was travelling at a speed of 30 (miles an hour. Further evidence in support of the prosecution was given by Humphrey Jones, 9, West End, Bangor; Charles Lucas, Tvddyn Brwyiiog; A. Lloyd Owen, Glanadda, Bangor, and P.S. Evan Owen (13), who said that he had held u/p his hand and signaHed to the driver, but .not this slightest notice was taken of him. P.S. Briggs, stationed at Seafortb,, gave evi- denoe that he had soon the defendant on several oocasions, and he said he could not remember who was out. with the car on that particular day. There were three cars and three drivers, and they occasionally changed caTS. He gave every information. Mr Roes, barrister, Liverpool (instructed by Mr J. R. Watkins, Liverpool) asked for a. dis- missal of the summons on the ground that fhere was no evidence as identification. Fortunately or unfortunately none of the witnesses called for the prosecution could speak as to the driver, and he submitted that he could not be called to rebut what had not been set u-jy. None of the. witnesses had stated that any particular man was the driver, and the driver was the only man that oould be summoned. Mr Dew replied that Mr Hardman when calird upon did not deny that he was the owner cif the oar. The defendant, he submitted, was still liable as aider and abettor. The ca<se was dismissed. AN UNUSUAL CHARGE. The defendant was next charged with failing to give information, which in law he was ex- pected to, which would lead to the identification of the driver of the car. Mr Dew said it was the dutv of imotor car owners to give, if required, -ma, information witfiin their power to enable i. ie driver to be identified, and, the police contended that the defendant had withheld the information as to who was the driver a the car. Supt. Harris stated that despite exhaustive in- quiries he failed to find the driver of the car. Sergeant Briggs, of Seaforth, gave evidence that the defendant told him that if he called a. hundred times he could not give him the driver of the oar on that particular day. He added that his (family had met together In order to try and locate the driver, but they had failed. Mr Dew, asked -the Benoh whether they were satisfied that an offence had been committed in the nrevious case? The Chairman: Yes. The defendant in jihe witness-box stated that he drove in ihis brother's car and that of his friend several times during thsir stay at Nant- ffrangoon. He did not remember seeing any policeman holding up his hand during the wbole time he was in the district. It was impossible to sav what committed the offenco. Conscienti- ously, be could not say who drove the car on August 7th. -1 Mr Dew; Can you recollect that you own the car? Tie fondant: 000 cann-ot forget that. Mr Dew: You say you don't know who drove the car ? Mr Roes, for the defence, submitted that the r Bench must be satisfied that the wcfenniant was :oonoeiaiing cerfcain' intformation or that he had boen; untruthful. He admitted that the're was •ama i<c0kk»a driving on tfie day in question. U)9 .1 — '=2 but the defendant did not hear of it until 24 day. afterwards. The car in question often oamo clawn to Bangor, so it was difficult for th* defendant to fix upon any particular day. By a majority the Bcnoh dismissed the case.

LLANDEGM NATIONAL SCHOOL. SUGGESTED REARRANGEMENT OF DEPART MENTS. A special inquiry committee preaented a report at last week's meeting of the Carnarvonshire Education Committee upon a visit paid to the LJandogai Boys' School, and suggested several improvements and alterations, though they ad- imitted that the school building was in a thor- oughly good condition. The ventilation, the ro- port stated, needed improvement, and the com- mittee thought that this school was essentially suited for teaching, school gardening, and they recommended for the consideration of the man- agers the desirability of obtaining a garden in close proximity to the school, so that the subject 'might be taught. With regard to the Girls' School, the commit- tee thought that the olassroom was undersized, and if it w intended to use it for teaching purposes in the future it should be enlarged. The main room was well ventilated. The committee reoomtmended for the consid- eration of the managers of the two schools a complete rearrangement of the .-ciiools whereby the girls' school should be convertsd i t (., a junior school and the boys' school intÆ) a sti ilcr school. The change would involve but very slight alterations in the school buildings, and in- deed the alterations which were already neoes- s.a.ry to meet the requireme.nts of the schools as they were would aknost suffice. A junior school would contain provision for the infants together with Standards I. and II., and the other standards would be taught in the present boys' sohcol. Thero was ncoessarily a go d deal of wastage in having two infant depart- ments within a stone's throw of each other, an4 the head teachers were satisfied that on the grounds olf general convenience and educational efficiency, it was desirable to make a change. It was estimated that the junior school would oontain 55 infants, together with 48 children in Standards 1. and II., or a total of 83. The sohool for senior scholars would contain 90 in the other five standards.. Miss Soulsby would take charge of the jy-nior school, and she was particularly well qualified for that position, as she held Kindergarten certificates. Mr T. H. Griffith would undertake charge of the senior school. There could be no question that both, on the grounds of economy and efficiency, it was highly desirable to effect the change as soon as possible.

GWYRFAI RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWFVAGE QUESTIONS. At A meeting of the Gwyrfai Rural District Council, held at Carnarvon on Saturday, it was stated that an engineer had been engaged to re- port upon the suggestions, made by the Lcoal Government Board for improving the water sup- ply at Cesarea. The P-arcohial Ccmmittee of Llandwrog wrote objecting to any more money beinq; spent upon the undertaking. A letter was also received from Messrs Lloyd George and George (who, it was understood, were acting for inhabitants of Cesarea) appealing to the Council not to spend more money on what would, after all, only be a temporary and ineffective improve ment of the existing scheme. They pointed out that, however important the reoommendations of the LccaJ Government Board inspector might be, the scheme would remain a surface water scheme, and they hoped the Council would consider an improvement of the scheme on lines indicated by the oounty surveyor. It was decided to defer consideration of the mattar until the engineer had made his report. The Local Government Board wrote stating that they adhered to their decision that a proper system of sewerage was needed in the village of Rhvd-ddu, as in their opinion the improvement in the scavenging arrangements neither met the needs of the place nor wholly removed the danger of pollution to the Carnarvon water sup- ply. They had repeatedly written to the local authorities, whose co-operation was necessary, but these had declined to take any action, and the Board must therefore leave with thcrse au- thorities the full responsibility df their failure in the matter. The communication waa left on the table,

TARIFF REFORM. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S MESSAGE. /?,c0^ecti(ln with "le enlargement and illustration of the Manchester Courier," the editor of that paper has received a congratulatory letter from Mr Balfour, acknowledging the most loyal service it lias rendered I wish you every success in your new enterprise. to the party. • Mr Chamberlain has also written the following letter: although I regret that the sudden advent of bad trade in Manchester and the cotton district has forced the the people of Lancashire to think more seriously than they have done of the disadvantages to which our pre- sent fiaoal system has subjected them. For myself I felt convinced that he experimence could not be long delayed, and I am not surprised to hear that Man- chester and its trade have suffered more severely than the rest. Wha.t suited Manchester, especially in the Forties, cannot meet the ciscumstance. now, and I am sure that our one-sided Free Trade has much to answer for at the present time. I am, however, greatly encouraged by the change that has taken place since my enforced retirement. for a time at least, from active public affairs, and I do not doubt that the only remedy for the present. state of, things is to be found in our policy of Tariff Reform. Though bad trade affects all, it is clear that it pressed most severely upon this country, and I hope that we shall be wise in time and shall not allow thme present competiion to continue until it ia too late to alter it.

There were great. rejocings at Glanseyern, OR Wednesday, in celebration of the birth of a son and heir to. Mr and Mrs A. E. Humphreys- Owen. General jfumpatkin declares in hia" mfemoirg that the lesabn of the Russo-Japanese war ts that war" piust,be m'add'jhot by an a-Irtiy, but by an armeii tiaiion.