The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

NORTH WALES COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS MEETING AT COLWYN BAY. REPORT OF CONTINUED PROGRESS. The annual general meeting of the North IWales branch of the United Kingdom Com- mercial Travellers' Association was held at the Imperial Hotel, Colwyn Bay, on Satur- day evening, when Mr Charles Palmer, chair- man of the branch, presided over a good at- tendance. MEMBERSHIP. The Secretary, Mr T. S. Humphreys, Col- :wyn Bay, announced that the following four new members had been elected at the meet- ing of the Executive Committee held pre- viously: Messrs F. D. Clinker, Peter Jones- Williams, Henry Williams, and Thomas Mor- gan. The committee's action waff confirmed. THE FINANCES. The Hon. Treasurer submitted the annual balance sheet, which showed that the receipts amounted to .£43 11s lid, and the expendi- ture to .£41 4s 4d, thus leaving a balance in hand of Y,2 7s 7d. The report was adopted. Mr W. F. Mundy remarked that in the opinion of several members the expenditure for the year was too heavy, and he objected to so much money being expended on sending representatives to conferences. The Chairman explained that the delegates always incurred as little expense as possible. r Mundy: I do not mean to cast any slur upon the delegates. The report was adapted. THE SECRETARY'S REPORT. The Secretary read his annual report, in the course of which he stated that twenty- Kline new members had been elected during the past year, but they had lost six by -e- signations and transfers, while there were seven defaulters. Thus the total increase was sixteen. It was a matter of regret that they were losing members by their own sheer negligence in paying their subscriptions. The committee had held ten meetings, and they had had two cases in connection with the benefit society before them, and had decided to make one grant. No further insurances had been taken out, with the exception of one during the previous week. At the close of this, their fourth year, their position was stronger than ever. It was no longer a Col- ,wyu Bay branch, but representative of the whole of North Wales. He concluded by thanking them all for their support during the year. The meeting unanimously ipnroved the re- I po rt. SOCIAL WORK. The Hon. Social Secretary (Mr Doughty Davies) reported that as a result of the iirst social function, held last year, < £ 4 0s 9d Lad been handed over to local charities, and iirst social function, held last year, C4 0s 9d Lad been handed over to local charities, and that from the last fuuetion there was a de- ficit of 3s 9d. This report was also adopted. Mr R. F. Williams, the secretary of the Local Benefit Society, reported that but little OrogTess had been made in hi3 department, but he hoped they would commence the New .Year well. THE CHAIRMAN'S RETIREMENT. The Chairman (Mr C. Palmer), in his vale- dictory address, said he had endeavoured to do his best in the position which he had I occupied during the past year, and he had received excellent support from the other officers of the branch, more especially from their president, Mr Tom Lawrence. The membership had increased during the year, for whereas they had only 5G members at the beginning of the year, they had now 76 (ap- plause). There had also been four new mera- ocra elected that night. He was "ery much tndcbtod to the members of the executive, lwb- had worked hard, and he trusted that All would work together during the coming ytiar to make the branch a power in the country (applause). On the mocion of Mr T. H. Williams, I seconded by Mr G. Williams, Colwyn Bay, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the re- tiring officers, and thanks were also voted Lhe president, Mr Tom Lawrence, who responded. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr Tom Lawrence was unanimously re- elected president, and the vice-presidents were also re-elected. Mr T. H. Morgan, of Colwyn Bay, was re- appointed the hon. solicitor. Mr E. G. Evans, the vice-chairman, succeeded to the chair, and Mr J. W. Roberts, of Rhyl, was put into the vice-chair. Mr Walter Tunna was elected hon. trea- surer, and Mr T. G. Humphreys was elected hon. secretary for the fifth year in succession, Mr D. J. Davies being appointed the hon. assistant secretary. The following, were placed on the execu- tive:—Messrs R. M. Smith, H. V. Doughty Davies, E. Evans, J. R. Griffiths, W. F. Mundy, D. Gwesyn Price, O. W. Roberts, R. F. Williams, Griff. Lewis, W. T. Williams, Bangof; W. J. Williams, and J. Foulks. Mr Gwesyn Price was elected hon. social secre- tary. The newly elected Chairman (Councillor E. G. Evans, of Rhyl) remarked that they had now a membership of 76, and he hoped that during the time he was in office, they would reach the century (hear, hear). HEADQUARTERS. Mr O. W. Roberts proposed "That the business meetings of this branch shall in future be held at the Hotel Metropole, and that the executive be empowered to order the payment of such sums as may be agreed upon for the use of the said premises." Mr Charles Palmer seconded, and a dis- cussion followed in which several of the mem- bers took part. Mr A. H. Maddock strongly opposed the motion, and remarked that it would not -e right to move the headquarters just at the whim of one man, who was acting on the principle of teetolarism. Mr D. Gwesyn Price and Mr Doughty Da- vies also opposed the motion, the latter re- marking that if they changed their head- quarters everybody would think they were like children wanting to "change teddy bears for gollywogs" all the while. On a division, twelve members voted for the resolution, and twelve against, and the chairman gave his casting vote for remain- ing at the present headquarters. It was decided to hold the next quarterly meeting at Bangor.

CHRISTMAS PARCELS ON THE RAILWAY The London and North-Wsetern Railway Com- pany have made complete arrang-ameruts for the collection, quick transit, and prompt delivery of Christmas paroefts. in all the- principal towns on their system, and all parts of Wales. Scotland, and Ireland. Special "ParoeJ" tirains will be run, and through vans will also be afctaohed to the prindptd passenger trains for the accommo- dation of the traffic, and additional delivery and collection serviced by parcel van« a.nd carts be- tween the rooeiving offioes and the railway sta- tions will bo in operation during CShristmas and fJ"t preceding week. Senders are advised that as an extra precaution, a duplicate address label should be enclosed in each parcel so that the name of the consignee may be ascertained in the event of the outside address becoming' de- tached or defaced.

VENO'S kigrhtning COUGH CURE The purest and surest remedy obtainable for ACUTE COLDS t INFLUENZA CHRONIC COUGH8 WHOOPING COUGH BRONCHITIS NASAL CATARRH CHRONIC ASTHMA WEAK LUNGS ALBDT Smith. Rsq.. M.S.B.Sc.. tho celebrated Tendon analyst, says"Vno'f I.iQnrxtNQ Cooou Cdbe la composed of pur* Ingredients, and Is a most excellent remedy lor bronchitis, asthma, and all lung affection]." Price Old., l/l i and 2/9. of all Cbemiats.

ABERGELE POLICE COURT. LLANFAIR SPECIAL RATE. The above court was held on Saturday, before Mr G. R. Griffiths (presiding). Mr Ed. Williams, Mr J. T. Mi ID ward, and Mr W. W. Humbley. DRUNKENNESS. Evan Hughes, Bryn yr Aur, Llangorndew, was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap on November 15th. lie pleaded guilty, and was lined 5s and ooste. Thomas Roger Evans, of Henfryn, Llanig'orn- iew, also pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk- enneos, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. ALLEGED GAME TRESPASS Thomas John Powell, of BodohwiU, Llanfair, pAeaded guilty to tresspassing in pursuit of game on November 16th at Ty Canol, Llanfair- Mr Joseph Lloyd, who prosecuted, said that defendant was on the land with a dog and gun, and shot at a pheasant. Defendant said ho shot the bird on his father's land, and merely went after it to the adjoining land. David Behofi-evd, gamekeeper, said defendant shot at a pheasant on his own land, but as he did not kitl it ho foUowed it to the other land for a second shot when the bird rose- Defendant: I did not shoot on the other land. The Chairman said the Bench considered the case proved, and fined defendant lOa and costs. LLANFAIR SPECIAL RATES. Joeoiph Roberts, Cynant Ganol, LlanfairtaJ- haiaan, was summoned for non-payment of 9s 7d special expe>nses rate (sewerage expenses). Mr W- Griffith produced the rate made in February last, by which the defendant was rated at 9s 7d for spocial expenses. The Clerk asked if the ratoO had been duly de- manded. Mr Griffith replied tihat he believed it had, but his son, who had since died, had done that work. The Clark I am afraid unlees you can prove that you cannot proceed. Mr Griffith: I have asked him personally for the morsay, and I have written him a private letter by order of tihe overseers, buit he says lie willi not pay. The Clerk asked the defendant if lie admitted having had the demand note, and the defendant said he had, but he did not pay as he did not know what tihe rate was for. Tho Clerk: That docs, not mailer. Defendant: But no rate collector has called for the rate for five or six years- John Roberts, Thomas Roberts, and Jane 71 o- berts, Bedwyn Isa, Llanfair, were the defend- ants in ether oases, and the former said he re- presented all parties, and would admit that he had a demand note, but it was eent by post. He wanted to know whether it was right to send the demand note by' post, instead ot the ntio collector calling. Mr Griffith said he asked defendant personaJly for it, and afterward? Kimt him a private letter- Defendant said he did not have t.ho letter. The Chairman: He acknowledges having had the demand note, and that is sufficient. Defendant: But there is a mistake in the de- mand note. I am dharged with 5s arrears, and I havo aJl my receipts here Mr Griffitii: There are no arrears. The figures are put against the word "arrears" in- stead of by the buildings and land. The Chairman looked at the domand note, and confirmed what Mr Griffith had said. Ho afao pointed out that the <4etfendants that day had made a point that they did not know what the rate was for, whereas on the demand notes the partieuuars of the rate were given. The Bench had decided to make an order for payment of the rates and oosts against eacfli defendant. llii3 Clerk (to Mr Joihn Roberts): Will you pay now. and save 2s for the distress warrant? Defendant: I have never refused to pay the rarfxK. I will pay those, and I would have paid before if the collector had explained matters. The Clerk: The magistrates have nothing to do with that. Will you pay to-day? Defendant: I wild pay the rates- Mr Griffith: He says aill along be will pay the rates, biA I want the costs as wielL The Clerk: Will you pay 73 oosts in each case as well as the rates, or will you pay on the distress warrant, which will ooot you 89 more. If you pay to-day you -will save 29. The dafrgidaata decided to pay.

NORTH WALES AND THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. (From a Correcpondenit.) To anyone of an inquisitive nature there is probably no more disturbing pastime than the perusal of Blue-Book, or books of any other colour, wherein are given facts and figures concerning our own country,-its people, trade, and occupation. We refer to such Government publications as the Trade and Navigation Accounts and the Agricul- tural Returns. For, at the turn of every page, one is arrested by cold official state- ments, which seem to be a scathing indict- ment of our national lack of enterprise. The habit of "grumbling and paying the bill" is a typically British one, and is extended to the purchase of huge quantities of goods which we ought to be producing in this coun- try. So vast is our national wealth that for many years we have been able to pay—if not to really afford-the over-charges. But, ell such unprofitable dealings must sooner or later end in embarassment, and before that day comes, it behoves this country to put some "spadework" into its own garden, and to set to in earnest to produce the goods which it now, quite unnecessarily, buys from its neighbours over the seas. Now, with the residential property known as "England and Wales," there is a garden which covers, roughly, thirty-seven million acres, and here live-about thirty-three millions of people. Naturally, a great number of these have J'o regular occupation: but, even so, the male workers reach the large total of more than twelve millions. It is, therefore, somewhat disappointing to find that of these there arc only a few more than one million engaged in agriculture,—only about 8 per cent. of the available household who "do a little garden- ing." Confronted by these facts, the posi- tion becomes an interesting one, worth con- sidering in some detail. There can be little doubt that the solution to a great many problems in our national existence is agriculture. When we remember our vast population, and how large a part of it might be engaged upon the land with profit both to the individual and to the com- munity, we see a glimmer of hope between the overshadowing clouds of poverty and un- employment. "Back to the land" is no idle call. "But," says someone, "farming doesn't pay." Of course, farming doesn't pay, if you conduct it on unprofitable lines. Death duties never trouble the heirs of a man who grows mutton at 6d per pound, to sell at equal to fourpence wholesale. But meet a demand, offer goods at the proper price to a market anxious to buy, and then see whether it pays or not. DAIRYING, A PROFITABLE INDUSTRY. Of the several industries included under the heading of "agriculture," there is none more important, profitable, and at the same time more neglected in this country gener- ally than dairying. We have every facility, —the country, the money, and the know- ledge, and yet, in 1907, we of the United Kingdom bought from our neighbours over the seas more than twenty-nine million pounds' worth of butter and cheese. We were also customers to the foreigner, in addition, for about 2 million pounds' worth of margarine. Last year, we bought from one country alone—Denmark—nearly eleven million pounds' worth of butter,—from little Denmark, with a total population of just over 2t millions of people. But, then, half this population lives on the land, a third of the whole country being pasture, and the total value of dairy products amounts annu- ally to something like twenty-four million pounds,—three times as much as that of Ire- land, which is twice the size of Denmark. It is not as though we could not produce equally well in this country. If a man tried to make diamond-mining a British industry, he would deserve his fate, But, to continue to market abroad for butter, cheese, etc., when we have all the enormoua resources of our own country on which to draw, is not only bad business, but a sign of a lack of perception on the part of the home farmer, which is not encouraging. Fortunately, however, we see welcome signs of a waking- up at home. Mr James Tomkinson, M.P., speaking at the prize distribution at the annual Cheshire Cheese Show, last month, referred to the increased production of the soil of Cheshire, as compared with GO years ago. He stated that without hesitation he could say that it was four times greater than at that period; and it was more than satisfactory to know that whilst other parts had complained as to the state of agriculture, they in Cheshire had advanced their staple industry to a high pitch of excellence, and that the increase of dairy cattle was really wonderful. Now, at the moment, our attention is directed to a zone of activity in North Wales. This part is, however, a splendid one for such a movement to start in; its climate and sur- roundings make for that certain success which should act as a spur to other districts. The area is that extending along the Welsh coast from the Vale of Clwyd to Conway, from Conway Valley to Carnarvon, and in- cluding the beautiful island of Anglesey. Here are to be found a number of favourite seaside resorts, testifying to the healthful nature of the place, and the inhabitants of the country round are largely engaged in farming-chiefly sheep. A more ideal spot in which to deal with food stuffs it would be impossible to find. It has, however, been borne in upon the farmers that the time has arrived when sheep-farming could profitably give a greater place to dairying, as has been the case in New Zealand and Australia. In these countries, every district which can pos- sibly be utilised for dairy-farming is giving up its sheep, and attention is being turned to the production of milk, which in every case proves to be an infinitely more profitable investment. Some of this Welsh land must of course remain as only fit for sheep-walks, but there are many valleys and hill-slopes which are highly suitable for milking stock, whilst Anglesey ia ideal. Sheep and lambs this year are notoriously cheap, and in many cases are losing money for the flock-masters,-small and large owners suffering alike. Dairy pro- ducts and pigs are, on the other hand, ab- normally dear. Surely, this seems an oppor- tune time to consider the desirability of keeping some milking stock as well; at least, to those whose land will carry them. And it must be poor land indeed that will not with a little cake feeding do so. Those who have seen the cattle on the hills and valleys in Switzerland are surprised how well they do. ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACTORY. But, obviously, the mere production of milk, and from it butter, must not be con- sidered to be "dairying." Factories have been started in England, and have closed again because of that very mistake. When butter is made, only about 10 per cent. of the milk is withdrawn, and, when, as is often the case, the other 90 per cent. is thrown away, or fed to pigs, a heavy loss is sustained, with the result mentioned above-financial disaster. This is, of course, mainly in con- cjquence of a lamentable lack of that tech- nical training which is possessed so widely by our Continental competitors, but which seems to enter largely into the equipment of the new Welsh factory, which is shortly to commence operations. Some forty years ago there was erected at Aber—that delightfully picturesque little hamlet,—a marble works and slate mill, the choice of the site being largely duo to the proximity of the Aber Falls, the enormous volumne of which was utilised as motive power for the machinery. The working of marble and slate has now, however, come to an end, and the factory buildings have passed into the hands of an enthusiastic company, whose determination it is to form a manufacturing dairy centre at Aber, As has been before stated, no more suitable place for the venture could be found anywhere. Pure air, pure water, healthy workers, and good railway facilities, all those features which are no essential to the successful handling of milk products are to be found combined here. The factory itself has been partially re-con- structed and added to, and every thought and care bestowed to make it a model establish- ment of its kind. Modern machinery has been installed, cold air chambers provided, a perfect system of ventilation devised, the place is, in short, completely equipped for the work which is to be carried on. Not only will butter be produced, but the milk will be used for margarine; and, as opportunity offers, cheese and the more remote products such as casein and sugar of milk will be made from surplus supplies. Thus will the whole of the milk be utilised for food-stuffs in one direction or another. Nothing will be wasted, and the economy thus effected should be of material benefit to the farmer, who can obviously expect a better price for his milk from a consumer who turns to good account every gill that he buys. Not only this, but a factory, unlike a dealer, can take every gill the farmer draws. Here will be a centre to which producers can dispose of every drop of milk they can offer, and in such a position as to be able to conveniently draw supplies from a large district on the mainland, and the whole of Anglesey. Let, therefore, the farmer glance again through the figures we have given at the beginning of this article; let him resolve that as soon as possible he will do more mixed farming. Besides, it is good to have two or three strings to one's bow. In the South of Scotland, mutton has in many cases given place to milk. Here should be a market ready waiting, for all he can produce,—a market organised by men of life-long existence. This may be an oppor- tunity to gain back some of that trade which is his very right, but which at presen,t goes out of his hand. We hope and trust this end will be achieved.

NO CHANGE FOR 3 YEARS. RHYL INCIDENT. For yoars the Mlyl opinaom tiapeojtcd here has remained unchanged. Imiofxl, a three years' tost hiEUi served but to render it more full of en- oouragoment than ever. Over 3 years after telling of the outo of her bryiku/ohe and kidney trouble by Dean's back- aohe kidney piiils, Mrs J. Jones, of 20, Queen's Court, Quoori'a Strosit, Rhyl, said: "I have still t!he fu'lksst jn Doaii's pills. Whenever I -get a sitgn of the oLd trouble I find a few dosoi of the prilla soon put me right." When first apeakinp about hor experience, læ Jones said: "For four years or so I suffered a great deaJ wiijh kidney trouble; I bad severe paina jn tSx) amaill of my back, and at times my back feflt like bixsaJcing- When I stooped I bad to take hold of something to help myself up again. "I tried different remedies, but they made me no better, and dhen I started with Doan's back- aehe kidney pills, which did me so muoh gcod that I continued with thcim. A course of thcoe pilb quiite culled me, I aim g'^ad to say." If your ixig-laol, your kidneys they will gradu- ally loo,, their rower of purifying the blood, and you will be in danger of dropsy, rheium'atiam, sciatica, -luimbago, fitone gravel, or inflamma- tion of the kidneys and bladder. Doan'a back- ache kidney pilis act on the kidneys only, cierirbfiirjg and C;fen,tly healing tihem, and wihen the kidneys are well they will hcijp all the other ong,a,v.t.3 Lmok to health. Dean's backadhe kidney pills arc two shillings and nineqpettce per box. or six boxes for thirteen eShillings and nin, Of ail chemiais and stares, or pest free driect from the Foster- McCfleflan Co., 8, Wells-efcreiot, Oxford-fireet> London, W. Be sum you got the same kind of piUs urn Mre Jones had. —

m The death has occurred at Aberystwyth of the Rov. D. W. Herbert, A retired Church of England clergyman, at tho ago of 80 years. Mr Herbert wag for many years vicar of Plaenyporth aud TremalnJ Cardiganshire, and on resigning this living In 1905 he went to reside at Aberystwyth, Mr Yeltz GoWwkl, liberal M.P. tor Ipowieb, died in London on Monday, aged 68,

MISSIONARY EXHIBITION AT LLANDUDNO. LADY ROBERTS ON MISSIONS* The cause of missionary work in- the 26SaHM St India and China was intended to ber helped by Llandudno Missionary Exhibition on the closing avfo and the chair waa talren by Lady Herbert Robe of Bryngwenallt,- Abergele, on Saturday afternoon. Lady Roberts said she was very much* interested itf missionary enterprise, especially in those' two- countries She had been closely connected with thfe) Baptist d nomination (the promoters of the exhibition.^ and sfi* owed a great deal to two of tihe g, preachers of that denonunatioin,. particuiarQK the late Rev Charles Spurgeon, to1 \vhos<# sermons stio listened when she was a gtyung girl,, afldl from whom- she received great spiritual help (applause)^ She had been to China, and had seen someChmg. of tlid need there was for missionary enterprise: there. WhdI China became modernised and Christianised; it be a tremendous force in the world, but it it merely, took over the modern civilisation without the reiigidd, of Christ a very great deal of harm wouick result ft* her people. To upset the old civilisation and 1;(1' give them nothing in the place of theis religioner which, however, misguided and mietafcem they uligo be, were still a restraining force in tho Ifweff- LiC tIØ people, would do more harm than good But if 90 could take to them our civilisation and! with- it tW greatest and noblest religion, then we should confiSR upon them a priceless gift (applause). Sh& Invew many; Indian gentlemen and some Indian ladies, aiftf she had; a great respect for the great Indian nation, T1141 women had been, however, kept in the bactgroufldf and very much in the dark, and yet they had, a trS* mendous amount of power. The mother of the family in India was of almost supreme importance. Before wti- could really hope to Christianise India was must irt* fluence the women. So she was glad to support tlty zenana missionaries, who were going intoO,the. home*' of the people. Qualified women doctors were able th enter the zenanas, and to bring health, comfort,. audi consolation to many sufferers. An address was given on zenana mission wcvrk 1ijt Miss Jones, of Llanllyfni, the representative of t,ll Society for North Wales. There was a large' attealf" ance in the evening, when a lecture on the- Congo wall given.

THE FASHION FOR FURS ia more p-ronounoed than ever, and the Mocf are artistic to the highest degree* The receng introduction of "faked-up fun" of a common^1 shoddy dhiaracter but intended to- look lilW genuine, has, however, tlafortunaitely led tO much deception, and in the fur trade it can bø truly said that alll that glitters is not gold, Tho firm of Creamer and Company, of 56, Pold- gfcneet, Liverpool, and Birmingham, the old-estab* lif-)h,L-d furriers, are the reocg-niaed authorities 111 the provinces in the fur and skin trade. have been established for over 70 years, duriftg which poricd their business has steadily a-ndf consistently grown to such dimensions, tha.fc fch# name of the firm is now well known t.hroug'hoU'S the whole kingdom, and they enjoy an enviable reputation for conscientious dealing, sterling? quality and honest value. Messrs ('reamed handle only skins thaifc aj-e "sound, "real," andr which can ba reiLied upon- They are the very largest first-hand European biryors 0$ high grade fur skins- They are also actual manufacturers and, therefore, are enabled to sell gOoda of tha highest quality at no higher prices than are frequently paid to ordinary rew tail shopkeepers for third-rate goods. Mœs Creamer announoo that they have made vasb preparations for the Christmas trade in viow ot the fact tha.t no present is so welcome M Christmas time as a choice for a muff, or 81 handsome fur coat. They are showing fur coats from seven guineas upwards, and seta of furs from 35s the set to 500 guineas, many, thousands of well-selected skins having beeif out up into g-armemits within recent wcok-44 Especially does this apply to fox skins, sables* ermines, squirrel and skunk. Messrs Creamet invito an inspection and comparison of thei-t fura and show the utmost courtesy to aLL Al BpociaH feature of their business is the effiiocnt department for the alteration, cleaning, and renovation of furs.

The House of Lords on Monday gave Judgment 'if favour of Mr Artemua Jones, barrister, in the appeal by Measn Hulton and Co., Limited, newspaper pto* prietoro, against a verdict of f,1,750 damages tor UbI"