The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ADJOURNED LICENSING I SESSIONS. CORWEN. 'At these sessions, on Friday, before the Hon. L. H. Wynn and other magistrates, Mr Jordan (Bala), on behalf of the police, objected to the Renewal of the licence of the Victoria, Oorwen; F. J. Gamlin (Rhyl) supporting the applica- tion on behalf of the owners and lioencee. The Magistrates decided to renew the licence. The police objected to the renewal of the licence the Cross Foxes, at Llandrillio, owned by Six Henery Robertson, on the ground of redundancy, klid, by consent, it was referred for compensa- tion. Objection was also taken to the renewal the licence of the Prince of Wales, Cynwyd, j?Ut on behalf of the owners Mr R. S. Richards Llangollen) guaranteed that required structural Alterations should be carried out and the licence *83 renewed. Mr W. T. Martin, of Dudley, licencee of the J^freshment-rooms at Corwen Station, applied '°r a reduction in the amount of the charge to compensation fund paid in respect to the rooms. He pointed out that last year their Worships reduced it to one-third of the amount J^hich would have had to be paid as a public "Ouse. Mr Jordan (Bala) objected to the ap- plication on behalf of the police, on the ground that townspeople had been served at the rooms the same as at any other house in the town. After consultation, the Chairman said the nench unanimously declined the application, and held that Mr Martin should pay the full amount of compensation.

p DENBIGH. These sessions were held on Friday. The granting of the licences of the Eagles Inn, the Masons Arms, Denbigh, and the Crt>3S Foxes, Ve°Han, had been adjourned for the annual lioen- BIng meeting, and now evidence against the re- newal of the licences was given by Supt. Wool lam. In the case of the Eagles Inn, the owner (Mr 01n Davies, solicitor, Denbigh) appeared and Illtimated his willingness for the house to be re- ared for compensation. He added that there never been a conviction against the house, "-hich was still doing a good trade. In the case of the Masons Arms, which is oWned by Messrs Lascelles and Sharman, Caer- gwrle, Mr Graham, barrister, made a strong Appeal for the renewal of the licence. The Justices d i,led to renew the licence on condition that a new tenant was put in, and that certain structural alterations were made. In the case of the Cross Foxes, Henltan, which Ls the property of Mr Story, Denbigh, tho Bench decided to renew the licence.

HOLYWELL. At the adjourned licensing sessions at Holy- ?re'll, on Friday, the question of the three licensed houses deferred from the annual sessions owing to convictions recorded during the year was considered. Mr Clement Jones appeared for the Police. ^The Bench decided to renew the licences of the *^°yal Hotel, Greenfield, the Red Lion Hotel, Holywell, and the Llynyniawn Inn, Brynford, on an undertaking being given that the suggestions of the police were carried out. It was decided to refer for compensation the Aimers Arms, Brynford-street (Chester North- eate Brevvery Company), fully licensed, six day; the St- Winefred's Vaults, High-street (St. Wine- s Brewery Company, Holywell), beerhouse, Six days; and the Liverpool Arms, Greenfield K^Pei^a"' Whitby, and Co.. Warrington). The Ejections were on the ground of redundancy.

BETTWSYCOED LICENCE GRANTED TO TREFRIW PAVILION. The adjourned Licensing Sessions were held Bettwsycoed on Saturday, before Colonel Johnson (presiding), Messrs L. W. Jelf Pettifc, Robert Parry, and the Rev. J. Gower.

WHITE HORSE ÍNN, PENMACHNO. Mr Chamberlain (Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson), having applied at the annual Lioensing Sessions to have the White Horse Inn, Pen- tll-lino, referred for compensation, the considera- tion of the case was adjourned. As the ap- plication was not repeated the licence was re- newed. THE TREFRIW PAVILION. Mr A. Lloyd-Griffith applied for a now lioonoo for the recently erected pavilion on Trefriw Quay \.n tho name of Mr Michael Judge, the manager •j&d secretary of the Belle Vue Hotel, Trefriw. Mr Griffith stated that when he made the applica- tion at the annual licensing meeting Mr J. L>. Jones objected on the ground, as he contended, that the notice advertised in the local press ^as not published within 28 days of the Licensing Sessions. Since then he (Mr Griffith) had found Out that tho notice was quite in order, and had appeared within four weeks of the annual incet- I n Mr J. D. Jonez, who appeared for the local Temperance Party, submitted that his objection the annual sessions was valid, and further that Mr Griffith having withdrawn his notioe at the jast meeting, the matter stood as if no notice had oeen served or published. Mr Pettit: It was adjourned, not withdrawn. Mr J. D. Jones submitted that the notice was aholutely withdrawn. The Chairman: It was not withdrawn alto- gether, but subject to the objection raised to the notice being a valid one. Mr Lloyd-Griffith: I said I would withdraw the notice if "necessary" in order to publish a fresh one. The Chairman said the objection, was a technical one. The notice appeared within a month of tho licensing meeting, and they over- ruled the objection. Mr Lloyd-Griffith then formally applied for the licence. Mr Michael Judge said that he was tho man- ager and secretary of the Belle V uo Hotel Com- pany, to whom the pavilion and adjoining ground belonged. A very extensive business Vvas done at the hotel during the summer months, the catering being for high-class visitors. The hotel was often so full that accommodation had to be obtained in the other- houses for visitors. Last July there were 51 resident visitors at the hotct. 112 in August, and 51 in September. The Steamers (four in number) from Deganwy landed trippers on the quay, and on fine days each dis- embarked 200 passengers, a large number of Whom came to the hotel, and interfered with the comfort, of the resident visitors who often com- plained. The boats usually arrived about lunch time, which intensified the inconvenience to the resident visitors. There was no public bar in the hotel except a supply counter, and resident. visitors could not be properly attended to when the trippers filled the premises. The licence Would not interfere with the trade of the -village, as the trippers had no time to visit it, the return of the steamers being regulated by the tide. He had seen 108 trippers at a time at the hotel, and they wore^suppliod with refreshments. His object in applying for a licence for the pavilion Was to enable him to cater for those who came to the village by the steamers, char-a-bana, and motor cars away from the hotel premises. He did not intend to serve drink at a counter ltt. the pavilion, and there would be no bar, but. if any customer wanted it it could be provided. -He suggested that the premises- should remain

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ST. ASAPH. BLACK HOTEL, RHUDDLAN, REFERRED FOR COMPENSATION. The adjourned licensing sessions for the Rhuddlan Division were held on Monday, Major Birch presided, and there were also present: Colonel Howard, C.B., Mr Peter Roberts, Mr R. C. Enyon, Dr. Daviea, and Mr W. Conway Bell. Hugh Jones, Vale-road, Rhyl, had been sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly in St. Asaph, and as he did not appear a warrant was issued for his apprehension. John Williams, described as a carter, of Aber- gavenny Cottage, Llandudno, had aLso been sum- moned for being drunk and incapable at Rhudd- Ian on February 18th, but he sent a mo'cal certificate showing that he was suffering from b!.ood poisoning, and tho case was adjourned

CASES UNDER THE DOGS ACT David Owen, Vron Hill, Bontnewydd, Lian. nefydd, pleaded guilty to two cases under the Dogs Act of permitting a dog to wander in St. Asaph after dark, and also with having no name on the collar. As it was the first. case under the Act, the defendant was fined 6d and 8s coats for each offence.

RHUDDLAN POINT TO POINT RACES. On the application of Mr R. Roberts, Plough Hotel, St. Asaph, the Bench, in addition to granting him the usual Smithfield licences, also granted an occasional licence for the Flint and Denbigh Point to Point Races at Brvnc.vrvm Rhuddlan, on March 27th.

THE BLACK HOTEL, RHUDDLAN RE- FERRED FOR COMPENSATION. Mr E. A. Crabbe formally applied for the re- < newal of the licence of the Black Hotel, Rhudd- lan, which had been deferred at the last meet- ing. Mr Joseph Lloyd said he objected on behalf of the police to the renewal of the lioence. Mr J. Holland Roberts appeared for the owners, Messrs Soamea and Co., Wrexham. Mr R. C. Enyon did not sit in this case, being the owner of a. lioensed hou.se in Rhuddlan. ° Mr Lloyd explained that the three grounds upon which they based the objection were eueh as would enable the Bench to refer the licence for compensation. The first objection was that 'A the house was not required for the needs of the neighbourhood; secondly, that the existence of the licence rendered the number of licensed houses excessive for the district; and thirdly, that it was undesirable in the interests of the public that the licence should be renewed. P.S. Connor stated that there were four fully lioensed houses in the High-street, Rhuddlan- the King's Head was next door to the Black Hotel, the New Inn 112 yards away, and the MaViners' Arms 149 yards. The house was very difficult of police supervision, and he calculated that there should bo five policemen to watch the house effectively, as there were side passages and roads and back ways to different streets. In cross-examination by Mr Crabbe, the Wit- ness said that during the four years he had been stationed at St. Asaph he had had no charge against the house, and the only complaints was as to the girl of 14 being left in charge. As far as the reoords of the court went the house had "a clean bill of health." Mr Holland Roberts rose to cross-examine, but Mr Lloyd objected upon the ground that the owners had no locus standi, but the Bench gave permission for Mr Roberts to cross-examine. P.S. Connor, in reply to Mr Roberts, said that when he noticed that there was no draught beer in the house it was not explained to him that it was on order. He was told that there was sufficient stock there besides draught beer. The Rev. T. W. Vaughan, vicar of Rhuddlan, said that according to the views held in other places there were too many public-houses in the High-stroot; Rhuddlan, for the population. He objected to the house, as it was in a very di- lapidated condition. He also objected because the back premises were used by travelling shows, and caused a nuisance. The Rev. B. Evans, Baptist minister, gave similar evidence. Mr Crabbe contended that there was no reason why this licence should be taken away more 's than that of any other house. In fact there was more to commend it as it was well provided with stabling and motor car accommodation, which was more than could be said of other houses. The owners were prepared to do all that was reasonable in regards to putting the place in rcpaii-3. He urged that Rhuddlan was a growing place, that new houses were being erected, and the fact that the rateable value had increased from F,12,496 to C13,462 in a very short time proved that the district was growing. He urged that a house of this kind should have great consideration shown it before the licence was taken away. The conduct of the licencee had been exemplary, and Mrs Roberts had had charge of the house while her husband was away. Mr Thomas Roberts, the licencee, said that he had- held the licence for nine years, and only left Rhuddlan last November to look for work, his wife, as usual, managing the place. He had > received notice to leave, but the owners were prepared, if the licence was renewed, to transfer i it to his wife. Mr Lloyd cross-examined to ascertain the posi- tion of Mr Roberts as regards the house, and in reply he said that he was never manager. He paid L31 per annum rent. He saw no reason why he should not try to better his position by looking for work when his wife could manage the business, he having had a great deal of ex- pense through sickness. Mrs Roberts said she had always managed the business, and when she left her 14 year old daughter in the house on ono occasion she left a woman with her. It was true that the premises wanted repairs, and that was to be carried out. Mr Hughes, architect, Denbigh, said the house could be put in a good state of repairs for £ 1001. There was plenty of good stabling. Mr R. Whitehall, Messrs Soams and Co.'s re- presentative, said he was authorised by the firm to say they would put the house in repair, and do what the police wanted as regards supervision. In reply to Mr Lloyd, the Witness said the supply of beer was about half a barrel a week, but he had seen some barrels of another firm of brewers. The Bench retired to consider the case, and on returning to court the Chairman said they had by a majority decided to refer the house for compensation on the two first grounds, viz., that it. was not required, and that its oontinuanoe would give an exoessive number of houses for Rhuddlan. Replying to Mr Crabbe, the Chairman said the house wou!d remain open until the legal formali- ties as to compensation were complied with.

HOUSES OF OWEN GLYNDWR'S PERIOD. By T. E. JONES (OGMOR). After the rebellion of Owen Glyndwr, the English Parliament, in the time of Henry IV., passed an oppressive law against the Welsh, and which remained in foroe for 85 years—until it was repealed by King Henry VI. This law, inter alia, prohibited the Welsh from living in castles, or to build strong houses. The main timbers supporting the roof of a house had to reach the ground, therefore high and strong de- fensive houses could not be erected. There are several of these old houses still remaining in the neighbourhood of Llanrwst. The house as a rule is long and low; the principal room, with its big chimney, occupies the centre of the building, and there are two smaller roortis--one at each end, one being used as a dairy, and the other as sleeping apartment. The door is at the side opening into a passage or into the prin- cipal room. These houses were usually thatched with straw, and the partitions in them were made of wattle work and clay. I know the chimney to be constructed in this way, which looks very quaint and picturesque. Before leaving this subject I will just mention an old custom, observed at every Welsh banquet, of drinking the health of the host as follows: I'r gwr a bia'r nenbren," i.e., To the man who owns the principal timber which upholds the roof. The rebellion of Glyndwr arose in this way:— The properties of Owen and those of Earl Grey, Lord of Ruthin, were adjoining. The latter encroached upon a common belonging to the former. Owen wrote to the authorities in Lon- don about the matter; but. no notice being taken of his letters, he took the law into his own hands, made war against the Earl, and took him prisoner. For this deed he was proclaimed an outlaw, and treated as such, and the whole Welsh nation was doomed to a cruel, oppressive treatment. The Welsh were not allowed to buy land or be chosen citizens or burgesses of any city or town, and were disqualified from holding any office whatsover therein. No victuals or armour were to be imported into Wales except by the special licence of the King or his Council. In the event of a lawsuit between a Welshman and an Englishman, the latter was not to be oon- victed except when tried by an English judge and jury. If an Englishman married a Welsh- woman he would be disfranchised. Those who wish to study this subject further are referred to Humphrey Lloyd's "Histori of Cambria" (page 284). The Welsh had just cause to complain of the actions of the Norman Lords planted in Wales by Kink Edward 1. They were, as a rule, strong, proud, arrogant and unscrupulous; they encroached upon the land of the natives, and thought little of acquiring property by unjust, force. Sir John Wynn, in his history of the Gwydir family, oomplains bitterly of the manner these favourites of the King treated the Welsh gentry. Henry Lacy, Earl of Lincoln, compiled by force the offspring of Gruffydd ap Cariadog to exchange their valuable property at Ffriw- lwyd, Ustrad, Esgibbion, and that about the Castle of Denbigh for a less valuable land in the townships of Esgorebrill, Eglwys Fach, and Maethebrwyd, Llanrwst. Also Queen Eleanor acquired by force, after the death without issue of Tudyr ap Einion ap Cariadog, land at Pen- ychain, Penyberth, and Baladulyn, in Carnarvon- shire, which belonged to the said Tudyr. And this was done in face of a solemn proclamation made by the King to the effeot- that the pro- perty and liberties of the Welsh who would come in and submit to his authority would be pro- tected. Things have changed wonderfully in Wales since the days of Henry IV., for the English and Welsh are now treated alike, and enjoy the same protection from the law, and we have no reason to complain in this respect.

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ROYAL ALEXANDR-A, HOSPITAL, RHYIJ. ANNUAL MEETINC. SPEECH BY THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. APPOINTMENT OF LADY SUPERIN- TENDENT. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, was held on Monday, at the Town Hall. The Bishop of St. -iaph (vioe-president) presided, and among those present were the following:—The Countess of Dundonaid, Lord and Lady Mostyn, Mrs Edwards (The Palace, St. Asaph), Colonel Mesham, Capt. Cole, Colonel R. W. YVilliams-Wynn, the Vicar of Rhyl, Mr G. A. Tavernor, Mr J. H. Ellis, Mrs W. J. P. Storey, Mr and Mrs R. M. Hugh Jones, Mrs Hugh Jones, Miss Hugh Jones. Miss Anson, Mrs Eyton Lloyd, Mrs R. Bromley, Mr and Mra Groenstreet, Mr and Mrs Joshua Davies, Mr S. Perks, Mr and Miss Stanley. Mrs and Miss Ffoulkes, Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones, Mr H. Per- cival Williams, Mrs Canon Howell Evans, Mra Owens, Miss Williams (Alexandra), Miss Mannix, etc. Lett-ens of apology were reoeived from Mm Muspratti, Mr a.nd Mrs Chambers, Colonel and Mrs Howard, and Mr W. J. P. Storey. THE ANNUAL REPORT. In the annual report, which was read by Mr M. Hugh Jones, the hon. secretary, touching reference was made to the death of Mies Edith Viza.rd, who for thirty-five years had presided over the institution as lady superintendent, and to whoae able and devoted administration it-a marvellous growth and development have be>en, mainly due. One of the four large hospital wards had been named the "Edith Vizard Ward" to perpetuate Miss Vizard's memory. Miss A. M. At,-ion, who was for over 20 years associated with Mias Vizard in the work of the hospital, had accepted the offioo of lady superintendent.; they were satisfied that the management oouLd not be placed in better hands. The total number of patients had been 782, of whom 208 wene from Wales and 573 from England. The revenue ac- count showed an adverse balanoe due to the bank of £ 200 19,s 2d. There had been a considerable increase in the expenses, and a considerable de- crease in the receipts, the most striking feature being a decrease of B155 3s 8d in the patients' pay- ments. The building fund had maoo substantial progress, and showed a balanoe iQ. the bank on December 31st of JB5003 4s 8d. The committee gratefully acknowledged the generous donations to this funcl recorded in the balance sheet; and 000- rJoOOially the gift of B100 graciously sent by Her Majesty Queen Alexandra from the proceeds of the "Queen's Gift Book Fund." and Mrs Murray Browno's donation of L1600 in memory of her late husband, who rendered valuable servioe to the hospital for many yeaM jIS honorary trea- surer. A ward in the Now Convalescent wing will bear his name. The hospital trustees had agreed to a scheme proposed by the Charity Oom- missioners for the" Maud Hand Charity," under which the hospital will receive £ 3000 for the building fund on the completion of the new wing. Three new free oofcs have been endowed, two under the will of the late Mrs Finlayson, and one urYd-er the will of the late Mrs W. Campling. In conclusion, the committee made an appeal for the balanoo required to enable them to build the much-needed convalescent wing. Some 95ow may be required in addition to the mon-oy in hand. TREASURER'S STATEMENT. In hia statement for the past year, the Treasurer said the revenue account showed that the receipts were £ 4551 3e lOd, expenditure B4752 3s, leaving a debit balanoe of B206 19s 2d. The building fund, which in January showed an adverse balance duo to the bank of L529 17s 9d, had a credit balance on December 31st of JE5008 4s 8d. The invest- ment fund account showed a credit balance of £ 46 3s 5d. Colonel Mesham proposed the adoption of the report, and said that while they had a deficit this year they were looking forward to the erection of the new wing, which ne was sure would prove of great pecuniary advantage to the hospital (ap- plause). Captain Cole seconded. BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH'S ADDRESS. The Bishop of St. Asaph, referring to the re- port, said that before he put it to the meeting he had a few words to say tha.t were of a some- what sorrowful character. He occupied the chair that day in the absence of the President (the Duke of Westminister). He was sure that all connected with that hospital would join with him in expressing deep sympa.thy with the Duke and Duchoss of Westminster in the great bereavement that had befallen their home. At their last meet- ing they would remember that Mias Vizard, who, had been lady superintendent of the hospital for 35 years, was lying dangerously ill, and it was a happy coincidence that they were able to convey to her their appreciation of the faithful way she had served that institution. Since that meeting sleep had. fallen on Miss Vizard, and he hoped that they would be able to secure some fitting memorial of that lady. While the past had had its sorrows, he folt that they had something cheerful as to the future. It was a pleasure to be able to announce that Miss A. M. Anson had con- sented to take the position of lady superintendent of the hospital (applause). If they had searched the whole of England and Wales they could not have found a lady who would take a deeper in- terest in) the hospital, or in whom thly had greater confidence than Miss Anson (applause). Continuing, the Bishop said frhfit he noticed that there was a deficit on the year's working of the hospital, but. he was so accustornod-in his pri- vate and public capacity to adverse balances that he had come to regard them as signs of health (laughter). He was not greatly perturbed by the adverse balance. There was one thing in the report which was a matter of congratulation. They could not allow the fact to pass over with- out expressing their pleasure at the assistance which Her Majesty the Queen had given to the hospital (applause). He hoped that it would help to emphasise the claims of the hospital beyond that room. and bring them to the notice of resi- dents in the English counties from which they reoeived so many patients (hoar. hear). In rega-rd to the trams, he did not know much about the subject, but he could say that he had had some experience of those useful niearm of looomotion when in London, and was bound to say that they did not conduce to the peace and rest of a-nyono sleeping in a room near where they ran. Pro- THE POOR LAW COMMISSION. oeeding to refer to the report of the Royal Com- mission on Poor Law, his lordship said it was a very interesting book, and he did not think that it was an irrelevant subject. It had much to do with the question of the giving of medical re- lief at the public coat to the indigent. The Poor Relief Act of Elizabeth in 1601 made no provision for medical relief for the poor. It was pasaed to provide necessities for the impotent, and it may have meant to include cases of sickness. It was not until 1834, when the ministry of Lord Grey passed the great Act of Poor Law, that anything definite in that direction was done. The Act re- sulting from the api>oinfcment of the Commission did not clearly define what was meant by medical relief, but it creatod three Poor Law Commis- sioners, and by the Order of 1842 medical relief was made to include not only medicine but also surgical attendance. Matters went on very much the same until public opinion in 1864 was directed to the question of what constituted medical relief by certain cases of persons dying in London workhouses through neglect. Up to then medical relief was given to out-door poor, but these cases brought the question of the in-door poor very much under public notice, and in 1667 an enormous stop forward was made, both as to the providing of medical treatment to the poor at the public oost and also by voluntary means. In 1895 the Local Government Board urged the Boards of Guard- ians to take steps to provide trained nurses, and since then an order had been passed prohibiting the employment of any but trained nurses. The growth of operative surgery had increased the demand for trained nurses and for hospitals, and great steps forward had bean made in that direc- tion. Although there had been a great increase in the providing of infirmaries and hospitals at the public cost and by voluntary effort,still the supply of beds had always been less than the demand. It was the case in connection with their own hos- pital, and they had always more patients than they ooukl provide for. lie considered that the Rhyl Roypl Alexandra Hospital occupied AN UNIQUE POSITION. He had asked Miss Anson if she knew of any place with a hospital of that size which was re- moved so far from the centre of population, and situated amid such excellent climatic conditions, and she had admitted that she knew of no other plaoe. That he felt was a very strong reason why their hospital should appeal to all who were in- terested in that work. HhopOO he would be pardoned for diverting from the subject a little, but his reference to the Poor Law Commission and to the position of the hospital was done with the object of endeavouring to drive home the ap- peal they were making to -the public for funds, with which to complete their building (applause). Their hospital had a great- claim on their En- glish brethren, and he hoped that the example of the Queen would stimulate them as loyal and dutiful subjects to help them (hear, hear). The report was then put to the meeting and Cam ALTERATIONS IN THE' RULES. Mr R. M. Hugh Jonea read several alterations to the rules., one of which provided for the in- creasing of the payments by women patients, ao the committee pointed out that the hospital was primarily intended for children. Then as regards the moil's accident ward, thore was to be a charge for its uf». I*i the- past nothing had' been paid, as the wild erect«d for the purpose of .¡ dealing with cases of accident, for it had been found that men had had to be taken to either Denbigh or Chester, with great risk of life. In future the Free Cot Fund would be raised from JB800 to 21000, as in the past the JB800 went to one fund, and nothing was contributed to the fabric. In future ;C2M would go to that object. Lord Mostyn moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman of the committee, and proposed that the General Committee be re-elected- He said that they were greatly indebted to the Biahop for his address, which was of great public interest. With regard to the report, he noticed that while 208 patients came from Wales 573 oame from England, and the great majority of the Warwick- shire patients were from Birmingham. He hoped that the Birmingham people would follow the noble example of the Queen and help thut hos- pital. He thought it was time that a direct ap- peal should bo made to the English people. Mr Greenstroet seconded the proposition, which was carried. Colonel R. W. Williams-Wynn proposed a vote of thanks to the lady superintendent, the staff, chaplain, the Rev. Verrier Jones, the Rev. Father Swift, and to the hon. offioers of the in- stitution. Mr S. Perks seconded, and said the committee deeply appreciated all that was done for the hos- pital. This was carried. The Bishop referred to the remarks of Lord Mostyn, and said ho was reminded of a sugges- tion made some little time ago by a friend, who said that Ireland seemed to get a great deal more from England than any oiher part of the British Isles. It was time therefore that Wales tried to get a little from the English people. Mr G. A. Tavernor proposed, and Mr J. H. Ellis seconded, a vote of thanks to the Bishop for presiding. This was carried with applause-

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. CONCERT BY THE SCHOLARS. Llindudno Junction possesses no doubt fine and com- modious elementary seltoals, and though they are ad. mirably equipped the facilities for the teaching of music are lacking in the essential of a pianoforte. The County Education Committee were willing to contribute tali the eodt of a musical instrument provided the school managers undertook to be responsible for th» remainder The managers accepted the offer, anJ with the object of raising funds they organised the concert which was held in the school on Friday and proved successful beyond, the most sanguine expecta- tions, an J the result is that the schools ueIWW pro- vided with the much desired musical instrument. The schoolroom was crowded to its utmost limit and a large number of people were oonsequently unable to gain admission. But in order to meet this disappoint- ment the concert is to be repeated this (Thursday) evening, when ticket holders who were unable to gain admission or securo seats, will be admitted f:ee a quarter of an hour before the doors are thrown open to the public. For Friday evening's entertainment the stage and the hall had been ta3tefully decorated with choice plants and rare flowers by Mr R. Greenfield, F.R.H.S., or Ty'nycoed. Councillor, Ralph Fisher, who presided, addressed the gathering in the interval, and said that while tho managers rejoiced at seeing such a large audience they regretted that so many had been unable to secure admission, but b was entirely impossible to foresee the circumstances. At Carnarvon they were sometimes criticised for spending so much money in building such a large school at tho Junction, but immediately tI.ey put the central hall to practical use, as they did that night, they found it was not half large enough (applause). With regard to the work of the school he was ftlad to say that the attendance was very good, although they complained a little in the matter of punctuality. He appealed to the parents to assist the managers and teachers in raising the standard of punctuality, and making the Junction school second to none in the county. On behalf of the managers he desired to thank the authorites of the different chapels for lending the seating; Mr Wynne for granting the school the use of his pianoforte for the rehearsals and the concert Mr Greenfield for providing the decora- tions and Miss Powell for assisting the accompanist, < and all who had assisted in making the entertainment such a success. Councillor Hugh Owen (chairman of the managers) proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Fisher, for presiding, which was seconded by Mr T. Wynne, wid carried with acclamation. A CAPITAL ENTERTAINMENT. The programme, which was of a most varied and interesting character consisted of about thirty items, and lasted for over three hours, the audience by their frequent applause demonstrating their apprecia- tion of the efforts of the young performers and their teachers. The entertainment opened with a dialogue by Miss Harriet Parry and Master Jeffrey Gerdenits, it being followed by a pleasing rendering of "Breuddwyd y Fre-nhines" by the kiohoa choir, conducted by the headmaster (Mr D. Lloyd Morris), they also giving a capital interpretation of David Parry's populat chorus, "Plant y Wlad" at the close of the concert. The children of the fourth standard, conducted by Mr A. Evans, gave the chorus "Convent Bells" in splendid style and finish. The infants, under t-he direction of the headmistress (Miss Jones) occupied a conspicuous part of the programme, oontributin.g several interesting songs, recitations, choruses and a pretty handkerchief drill all of which showed evidence of careful training. Probably one of the most attractive performances of the upper stan(tards was a song and chorus from "H.M. S. Pinafore," which was given by a party of boys appropriately dressed with Master Bryan Davies .8 the "captain of the crew." An equally interesting and picturesque item was the Japanese song and fan drill by the girls of the upper standards, under the direction of Miss Griffiths. A drill display by a num- ber of boys under the direction of Mr Daniels was very well done and highly appreciated, as was the "Gollr wog" song and chorus, in which Master John Roberts portrayed the part of the Gollywog in an amusing manner. The audience were delighted with the series of recitations, entitled "When I'm a man," in which the characters were well depicted in postume as fol- lows Masters Reggie Williams, carpenter: Dick Clwycl Griffith, schoolmaster; Caradoc Davies, dentist; Robert Griffiths, Clergyman; Idwal Evans, c-)o, ir; Caiado- Jonofi, County Councillor; and Edward Price, butcher. The most humorous scene of the evening was that entitled "The Suffragettes" in which a number of boys appeared dressed in feminine attire with Master Ivor Eees Williams as their leader, whilst Master C. Davies made a capital Police Constable. Another amu, ing item was a dialogue, "Taking a Photo," by Masters Waller Wynne and Edward Owen. Miss Arfona Davies, and Miss Frances Farry both contri-i buted vocal solos, Master Llewelyn Williams gave an effective recitation-"Only a boy," Miss Gwen and Master Arthur Davies played a violin duet Misses Lena Hughes and Alice Ann Robeits gave a pianoforte duet; and Miss Elsie Boase contributed a well rendered pianoforte solo. Hie accompaniments were ably played by Miss Pritohard, assisted by Misa Gertrude Powell and Miss Lena Hughes (the latter acoompanying the boys' drill). The discipline throughout- the evening was most marked and reflected great credit upon all concerned.

DEATH OF MR. JOHN PAKRY, OF BALA. CHAIRMAN OF THE MERIONETH EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Tho death occurred on Saturday of Mr John Parry, chairman of the Merioneth Education Committer, at the ag-s of 63 years. Mr Parry, who was a native of Bontddu, near Dolgellev, re- moved to Bala in 1872. where he opened a busi- ness. His bitfiltem ability and foresight, to- gether with a practical knowledge of political, social, and religious affairs, soon brought him into prominonoo. It was he who, in conjunction with the late Mr Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, and others induced the lato Mr T. E. Ellis to contest erion.eth for t.he Liberals on the retirement of Mr Henry Robertson in 1885. In 1892 Mr Parry was elected a member of the County Council and placed on the Commission of the Peace. In 1904 ho was elected chairman of the Council, and in 1905 chairman of tho Education Committee, an office which he'retained until his death. He was a deacan at BaJa Congregational Chapel, and tAv" served as chairman of the Merioneth Con- gregational Union. He also 'held several im- portant positions in the Congregational Union of Wales,among them "being treasurer of the Union's Forward MoWrfnertt ''Fund: Mr Parry was held ift high "esteem by all who kn-6w him. The funex-at. 'J' which will be private, took at Llanuwchllyti yesterday (Wcdnesdaji- — •„ •, '■

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open from ten a.m. until 8.30 p.m. during the six summer months only. He had been oonnected with hotel work for 25 years, and had managed London hotels, including Hyde Park Hotel, secretary of the Bath Club, and in the Catering Department of the Liverpool Cotton Exchange. In reply to Mr J. D. Jones, Witness said the pavilion had cost J0590 to build by contract. It was a wooden structure with concrete flagging and composite roof, and was. well adapted for the purpose suggested. There was one large room, but no sleeping acoommodation. Witness said he received a salary and commission in food and drink sold. It appeared from the books that there were 112 visitors at the hotel in August. There. was accommodation for 52; but outside rooms had to be secured when the croquet tourna- ment was in progress last summer. He intended placing a manageress in charge of the pavilion. He was also the licencee of the Ship Inn, Trefriw, which was about ten minutes' walk from the hotel. The hotel could be reached from the quay in about a minute. The Geirion- ydd Vaults was also within a third of a mile of the quay, and tho Union Inn about the same distance. He came to Trefriw to see if the hotel was worth investing money in, and had satisfied himself that it was. The Chairman: He is not applying for a licence for the hotel, but the pavilion. You must oon- fine yourself to tho latter, as tho hold. has a licence already. Mr Pettit: Half an hour has been wasted in a discussion on the Hotel. Mr J. D. Jones said he desired to show that there was sufficient accommodation at the hotel. Replying to further questions, Witness said the granting of the licence would be of no personal benefit to him except as regarded the com- mission. The boats ran from June to October, and he was willing to confine the licence to these months. The owners of the hotel received rent for the quay from the Steamship Company. The trippers represented three classes, two of which he would not care to have at the hotel, although they were quite respectable. The population of the village varied, and during the summer months it reached at least 1500. Mr Petit: Is it a growing place? Supt. Rees: Oh! yes, no doubt. Mr R. E. Thomas (rate collector) said the normal population was about 700. Mr Charles Adams, managing director of the Trefriw Chalybeate Wells, said he had been staying at the Belie Vue Hotel during the sum- mer months. During July, August and Septem- ber the hotel was practically full, and some people had to go out to the village and Llanrwst for accommodation. tJe had seen four steamers arrive together with 500 trippei'3 on board. A large number crowded into the hotel; he had seen at least a 100 there together just about lunch time, which he had felt was a great in- convenience. He thought the extension of the licence to the pavilion was necessary for the lrQQd conduct of the hotel, and save it from being over-crowded. In cross-exam inatiort, Witness said there was not enough room in the hotel to accommodate all the visitors, and there were no facilities to provide a public bar. Rev. Henry Jones, pastor of the Congrega- tional Church, Trefriw, said he was present when a resolution was adopted against the granting of the licence. Mr Lloyd-Griffith: I object to the resolution being read or put in. Mr J. D. Jones: But the witness can swear to the resolution being adopted.. Witness said he signed the resolution which protested against the granting of the licence, and asked the justices to refuse the application, as there were already so many licences in the village, and in their opinion it was quite un- necessary as the Belle Vue was so close to the Ship Inn, being within five minutes' walk; an- other public-house wa3 within seven minutes, and another within eight minutes' walk. The position of the pavilion waa tempting to the young men, as they could reach it by two different ways. One entrance was quite open, while the other was a "snug" one (laughter). The steamers had been running to Trefriw for at least 30 years. In his opinion the licence was not re- quired. Replying to Mr Lloyd-Griffith, Witness said that when the resolution was put to the vote at the chapel no one voted against it. He thought it unreasonable to open the pavilion as licensed premises, especially aj it would bo a temptation to cab drivers. Mr T. R. Williams, Woollen Factory, Trefriw, said that there was ample lioensed accommoda- tion in the village to meet all requirements. He objected to the application from a moral stand- point. Mr W. McGaul, Trefriw, also thought the licence was not required, and that the hotel itself was suffioient to meet the requirements. Mr R. H. Williams, surveyor and sanitary in- spector, Trefriw, said there was ample accom- modation in the village for the supply of food and drink. In his opinion the pavilion would be difficult of supervision. Mr R. O. Roberts, Bryncrafnant, produced a petition against the granting of the licence, signed by 234 residents. Mr R. E. Thomas, rate collector, Trefriw, also submitted a petition on similar terms, signed by the overseers of the parish. The justices retired to consider the applioation, and on their return the Chairman said that the Bench was against the granting of new licences, but in this case it was different as, the comfort of the resident visitors at the hotel was in question. The Bench, therefore, by a majority, granted a lioence during the months of July, August and September; the premises to open at ten a.m. and close at seven p.m., subject to the confirmation of the County Licensing Committee.