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Cricket. I I f Pla>'ed af TT"llnt V* Hawarden- °rn'nenmc Jones took seven wickets S. Scores HAWARDEN si"d, h To?2 Dr Roberts st E J Hughes tytr"; b- b Hawkyard o esi e iriii'Vn"" ° T J Davison, st E J JLi5°n b T S Hughes, b Hawkyard i To ??hes, r' w'i'i- 4 E Evans, c Hawkyard b JLw?.'VnV lllumsb R Jones 6 SOto^s.b U 22 Pughe, c Hawkyard K ti'-ams> c X «r-i" 2 bR Jones 6 & In Hill ^ib- A Williams, b R Jones i J ClS| b Mnson 31 T H Gibson, b R Jones. o Wt7ley. b T qA'-V 2 J Lindop, run out 2 ifns> b JWi.a JSOn o T S Gibson, c Smart b R b Hinghes> CT srVv, 1 Jones 5 W sm Gibson W Johnson, b R Jones 4 W not 0 W Lindop, b R Tones 2 j,s b Hill JE Hill, lbw b Hawkyard 1 ^*tras 0 J Provis, not out 1 o Extras 1 66 30 ^ayed a<>p^0Un* v" Normal College. atlS°r on Saturday last. Scores: — RYDAL MOUNT. Jt T J^Ofe, c \r_ 5jsborn o Mr G Osborn run out o J l)av Soi> h b Mr Rush, c Markal! b ^I)aJ'c FirthV'-rV 16 Webb 12, Proctor bd<| 3 A^J7' C Whitmore b Rush 2 J J? Dof df■ £ WhitraOTe b b ft 7"a'gh, c j. 3 Greenhalgh 1 Hpst nsfon "Otson R S Hooper, c Heeley b \V, ?Y> b E Tni; 4 Webb o a nS c BrowStv0"- ° G Firth, b Webb 3 fcCk >- JD H Osborn, c and b Jo^arka!U"'Fi; 0 Webb O *rr,Ston -L h b E F Ibbotson run out o I ^?uSh not" o "I ° J B Brown, b Clough 13 ^ras o E A Johnston not out 1 2 Extras o 43 32 i ^yed110? ^"0l'e2e v- Sywell House. 111 a Win f0fp?hos on Saturday, last, resulting 08 College by 85 runs. Scores T9°gan, c r, RHOS COLLEGE. 5VSh°:,I,1as ••• aVer b- A Fulford 2g cNkhoiis ». ^arr, 9arter r T 4 M Russell did not bat f\Vi|W°nes Ur|ier b J Laubenburg trH u"ln 'lot'r.'ut 58 J Wilkinson I F<>wler\ 24 Extras 12 J did not bat (innings declared). 127 Wt ist SYWEI.L HOUSE. j! c/onefb Fow- ™d 0 runout 1 Hn!Cr' 1:1 Fov/']a ° rUn out ° j?rTli^Secrc,ft b r not out o i^>irrinas» b Fov/iarter'" 35 not out 18 ° CandbC°gan A4S'k!"son,,benburS 1 Extras 1 42 23 PlaP\bos College V- Dinglewood. <% rrw l6th inst> and resulting, after ^ickeh j*1) in a victorv for Dinglewood by t .*Hos cT 7 nns- Scores "le-s bI L GE. DINGLEWOOD. T^TIRPI8* C 'T" 4 Mr Stanley Wood, b 'Car- M<*gh °nkm b ter o It H lJins°n> b i, 4 Mr Mandsley, c Cogan, b Co 'H: ''0 tj6ST 5 Carter 6 I ^lia^rter, IK* J°nes 4 H Fairclougb, run out. 10 lit«fc1,,T^fibjones 4 H Tonkinf c Carter, b WWi Jones 12 Cogan. 2 ^Jonf.v Ur^. r Tn *VV- o G Jones, b Carter 31 ^°nkin b A Morgan, b Carter o II ,run our 0 Mr Stewart Wood, b Car- Jfylk £ ,b Jones 11 ^r o S°n> not oi,'t 0 J Holroyd, c Jones, b ut 4 Wilkinson i T Holroyd, b Carter o ut 4 Wilkinson i T Holroyd, b Carter o E B Dicke/i, not out 2 I A Miranda, not out 2 3 Extras. 4 51 (9 wkts).„58 bOs p || Viecl at T ge 2nd XL v. Tanllwyfan. Coil tbe lUh nIIWYlan, Old Colwyn, on Wednes- bv »f.lns*' resulting in a win for Rhos Scores:- I N*v\b *C0tt K- TANLLWYFAN. iSC SCott 35 W Cawley, b Wilkinson. 5 t)Viiki,KrS> b ScnVJ"- J4 J Bolton, b Wilkinson o c r 6 C Cox, b Wilkinson o CtfJit, n' b F Palin, b Wilkinson o Oi^Pol 24 S Taylor, not out 15 }> i°n«s not o'uj 1 J Heygate, b Wilkinson 2 i°st °ut 0 N Scott, b Wilkinson o \V a^orti ) 1 Pryce"Scott, b Wilkin- Ht5°W 4 son 0 ar>s 110t bat J Palin, b Bosky o i;<t B Masters, b Wilkinson. o 58 H Robinson did not bat (in*. 2 Extras 5
tie iq - Ost Singular Town…
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tie iq Ost Singular Town in ttlw England. aQd fllIlions *ost singular town in the British Wac c°Untrv as it is really both a town 5?ac;>s iecpt.tiSeV' Elwick' a neighbouring Cha. ntly become almost interesting '>rif. Forde's emarkable cure worked there by c*s6 1 a.Q .^1 Beans. Mrs Matthewsoa the ^°rteras folio *armer related the facts of the S a "Berwickshire News" re- sir!9 ^°r ma aughter Mary suffered from r^gresn^ months. The illness came on ^Ote it as ^or s°me time no one e^le, fln§ serious. But, as she grew uSUa1 fame ala.rmed. She could not I ^UV SELCL0RN 1°°^' complained of a weak trier? eiUaci3^ rac^ anv appetite, and became NhlSeverai ^d" This went on for months. attSS" ThenUnted reme^iesj but they proved Iy' ^ltietl^e(i hp a ^octor prescribed for her, e ticw^lv iJ" gQt betteT for a while, 61 for °r s^id Xnt to her old condition. Se^era] e,Was bloodless, and attended Weeks. 0r^ere'd to have some teeth ^tie3"8 a§ain a ^00(i effect, but the improve- •W^lv^ent 0{ temporary. Seeing an Jh get a vas* F°rcle's Bile Beans, we Cee^ T? of the fi-0X' and ?lve them a triaL Dp ea.bi .°re i-t k°x were -most gratifying, bi^^er^ ^Prova Was finished, there was a H}by ^hCe ^ith the^ in her, condition- v«rv eVery j Beans, she grew stronger K°011 she H' t.Her aPPetite increased, W, 6 eti bpf„ better in many ways than she hal' K T°"day' thanks entirely V eels To' een quite cured and both 4^arkably well and strong." WSltMePecific f0rh forked this cure is the debility, headache, tah6ls- rv^^ts a J r influenza, indigestion, CCt or°J ^lcwd a11 liver and kidney dis- \i6' TTi ^°"and n,1Sts ^or one and three-half- UV?e above-06LP« box. Never sold ° ^eir mS one instance out of marvellous power.
The Colwyn Bay Slander Action.
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The Colwyn Bay Slander Action. SIR,-Now that the fight is over, would it not be well for Churchmen and others to study a few verses of "The Proverbs," and especially verse 20 of chapter 26, which says, "Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out; so where there is no talebearer, the strife c&aseth." According to my ideas it is not an English custom, to say the least o'f it, to get a man to re- peat an alleged slander in the presence of a wit- ness, and then go straight away and give infor- mation against him. When the witnesses' fees are paid, the funds of the Cottage Hospital ought to benefit, as guineas so easily and casually earned, should be devoted to some good cause. Yours truly, 16th June, 1902. "FAIR PLAY."
Trefrivr- Llanrwst Bridge.
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Trefrivr- Llanrwst Bridge. SIR,By the "Pioneer" and other newspapers, X see that landowners and other local magnates in various parts of the kingdom have decided to commemorate the Coronation by gifts of land, parks, etc., to the public. May I suggest to the owner of this bridge that it would be a graceful act on his part, and one which would confer an immense boon on many of his poor .neighbours, if he were to make a Coronation gift to them by freeing this proprie- tary bridge of tolls? He is, I understand, a popular landlord, and nerally reputed to be-well, not a poor man, so that I feel sure my suggestion on behalf of the Trefriw villagers will, whatever its result, be taken by him in good part.—Yours, etc., June 18 th, 1902. LOYALTY.
The Coronation Commemoration.
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The Coronation Commemoration. THE PROPOSED COLWYN BAY FREE LIBRARY. SIR,-Kindly allow me space to appeal to my fellow-townsfolk on the above subject before it is too late. At a public meeting, convened many weeks ago, it was unanimously decided that, in addi- tion to a tea and procession for the aged and young, a great effort should be made to perman- ently commemorate the Coronation of our King and Queen by the erection of a free library. Up to the present not even a quiver of enthu- siasm has been observed in the public mind. "To be, or not to be, that is the question." If there is no popular desire for a library, there let the matter rest; but if there be, as I strongly believe there is, now is the time to unite as one man. A good site can be obtained, the money can be raised, and the scheme brought ito a successful issue, if only we wake up, determined to see the thing through. In a few days our vast Empire will resound with rejoicings, when p. loyal and devoted people will place upon the heads of their beloved King and Queen the classic symbol of sovereignty; and this great event will arouse again in our hearts the feelings of joy and gratitude, which we so recently experienced at the glad tidings of peace. Have we not, then, as townspeople a double incentive, to permanently commemorate the 26th of June? Let it never be said by those who have marvelled at the pluck and enterprise of Colwyn Bay in recent years that she has ex- hausted these becoming attributes! A well-stocked private library is the luxury of a few;pbuf a free library ministers, as nothing else can, to the varied tastes of all, and within its peaceful walls, we can repair from time to time, to enjoy a delightful respite, from the toils and' worries of our exacting daily avocations. A few figures will suggest the, power of co- operation. In our urban district we may esti- mate that there are 2,000 adult males:—100 contributions of £ 1, £ 100; 150 contributions of 15s, Z112 10s; 200 contributions of xos, £100; 250 contributions of 7s 6d, £93 15s; 300 con- tributions of 5s, .^75; 1,000 contributions of 2S' 6d, ^125; total, 2,000, £6oó 5s. That the above figures are far below the sup- port that may be expected was shown at the last meeting of the Free Library Sub-Committee, where a sum of over ^430 was reported as pr.)- mised by only 31 who had returned their cir- culars. Then we must not forget that there are a number of our townswomen, who, I am sure, will gladly and generously contribut also. Let us, therefore, at once rise to the occasion, and return the circulars provided to the chairman of the Free Library Committee a't the Council's offices. If we all unite in one great effort we will, I feel sure,have the pleasure of reading in our local papers, not only of the success of our Corona- tion festivities, but that our scheme for so bene- ficiently commemorating the great event will have been placed upon such a footing as to enable the executive to proceed forthwith.- Yours, etc., Tynyffordd, A. MACLEOD Ross. Colwyn Bay, June 16th.
Snowdon and the Coronation.
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Snowdon and the Coronation. THERE appeared at one time to be a serious danger that the king of Welsh mountains, Snowdon, would figure very indifferently in the Coronation celebrations. The efforts t'o form a local committee or to secure co-operation be- tween the local authorities at Llanberis and Beddgelert with the object of making a grand display of bonfires and fireworks on the mountain summit fell through. The situation has, how- ever, been saved by the public spirit of Mr G. C. Aitchison, the general manager of the Snowdon Mountain Railway, who has been authorised by the company not only to take the necessary steps to ensure an exceptionally fine display on Snowdon, but also to provide facilities to the public for enjoying a very unusual opportunity of witnessing other displays over a very wide area. An enormous bonfire is being con- structed, which, if the atmospheric conditions prove favourable, will be visible from a wider area than probably ,any similar bonfire in the kingdom. A special train will ascend Snowdon on Thursday evening in time for the lighting of the bonfire and the letting off on the summit of a display of fireworks. From the point of vantage thus gained the spectators will command a fine view of from 60 to 80 other bonfires on sub- ordinate heights throughout North Wales. The train will remain the. night on the summit of Snowdon, to enable the visitors to enjoy the much-coveted sight of the sunrise as seen from the highest point in England and Wales. Supper, bed, and breakfast will be provided for those who make application in good time, and, taken altogether, it may be safely said that the Snowdon method of celebrating the Coronation will form a distinct record.
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Local Government Inquiry at Prestatyn. The New Fire Station and Council Offices. A Novel Idea to Celebrate the Coronation. ON Wednesday morning Colonel Langton Coke, C.E., held a public inquiry at the Council Chamber, Prestatyn, into the application of the Urban Council to borrow ^1,200 for the pro- vision of a fire station and public offices in Nant Hall-road. Mr J. Hughes (clerk) presented the case on behalf of the Urban Council. The room was crowded with ratepayers and members of the Council. Mr J. Hughes (clerk) gave formal evidence as to the financial position of the Council. The assessable value of the town was 'L),400, and population 1,261. The outstanding loans under the Public Health Act, including "sanctions," amounted to ^"4,553- The freehold site of 180 square yards, upon which it was proposed to erect the new buildings, has, been presented to the Council by the late Vicar of Prestatyn. It was in the centre of the town, adjacent to the constabulary offices, and had gas and water laid on. The width of the road was 35 feet, and there was ample room for turning the engine. It was not intended to keep horses there, but arrangements had I beeTh made with local team- owners to supply when necessary. The Inspector, on going through the plans, suggested that the doors of the Council Chamber should open outwards. It would be a useful precaution in case of a fire when the room was full of councillors. (Laughter). Some better provision should also be made for drying the hose pipes than was suggested by means of hanging them on pegs. As it was stated to be doubtful whether the ^1,200 would cover the cost, the inspector suggested that contingencies to the amount of 10 per cent. be placed on the loan. The Inspector, looking at the plans, said the elevation was a good one, and suggested that a weather cock would be suitable for a seaside place. (Laughter.) Mr Linnell, J.P. (chairman of the Council): I't wouldn't be half a bad idea of celebrating' the Coronation. The Inspector: Yes, but if you get out of it that cheaply, you will be lucky. As to the prospect of securing more land adja- cent to the present site, it was stated by Mr Coward that the Rev Mr Price, the former vicar, had left the district, and would not give any more land. The Inspector said their next business would be to get a fire engine. Mr Linnell: We have a steamer already, sir. The Inspector: Indeed, it isn't every place like this that can boast of a steam fire engine. Mr Linnell: I'm almost sorry we've got one. (Laughter.) A good road roller that we could use every day would be more useful. The Inspector: I cannot see why you cannot combine the two. It might be done in a small place like this. The great thing now is motor engines. As there was no opposition, the Inspector said the inquiry was concluded. On the motion of Mr J. B. Linnell, seconded by Mr Coward, a vote of thanks was accorded to the inspector for his visit. The Inspector returned thanks, and said he would hurry matters to a conclusion as quick as possible, although there may be a little delay owing to the Coronation. He (the inspector) afterwards visited the site of the new buildings in company with the chair- man and clerk.
Bettws-y-coed Petty Sessions.
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Bettws-y-coed Petty Sessions. THESE sessions were held on Saturday before Colonel Johnston, Mr J. W. Jelf Petit, and Mr Robert Parry. Alleged Cruelty to Ponies. Ann Evans; a licensed victualler, of Bettwsy- coed, was summoned for causing two small ponies to be illtreated by overworking them, and s Edward Hughes, the man in charge, was sum- moned for working the animals. Mr David Jones, Llanrwst, appeared for the defendants, who pleaded not guilty. From the evidence it appeared the ponies were attached to a carriage conveying nine grown-up persons. This, in the opinion of Inspector Kennedy, of the R.S.P.C.A., was too big a load, and he now sought retribution in the form of a fine. Mr David Jones invited their worships to see the ponies and the carriage outside the court in order to prove that there was no intention to cruelly ill-use them. The animals were in ex- cellent condition, and every care had been taken to see that they were not abused. Eventually, the magistrates inspected the ponies, and after a brief consultation on return- ing into court they dismissed the summonses on the ground that the cases should have been brought under the urban district bye-laws for overloading, and not under the Cruelty to Ani- mals Act. Her Horse Shot; or a Month. Sarah Pugh, of Penmachno, was charged with working a mare while in an unfit state. Defend- ant pleaded guilty. Inspector Kennedy observed that defendant had only recently been fined at Llanrwst in respect of the same mare. It was not fit to walk on the day in question. The magistrates ordered the animal to be shot, or, in default, defendant must go to prison for a month. Sequel to the Dohvyddelen Brass Band Case. The next case was a sequel to the differences between Mr O. E. Parry, the former treasurer of the Dolwyddelen iBrass Band, who it will be re- membered was concerned in a recent County Court action, and some of the members of the band. It was stated that John D. Williams had taken a strong dislike to Mr Parry, and that he re- cently threatened to "do for him." Mr Parry had 'been away from home one day lately, and on returning and leaving his train at the railway station Williams struck him a severe blow on the head. Blood flowed freely, but Parry, though somewhat hampered by a physical defect, stuck to his man pluckily, and, after a sharp scuffle, Williams was taken away. Williams was now charged with assaulting Parry. 0 Defendant expressed his contrition, and pleaded guilty. He was fined 20s and costs.
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Llanrwst Board of Guardians. THE usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was 'held on Tuesday at the union, Mr È. Jones- Williams presiding. The following members were also present: John Berry, J. Hughes, Rev. H. Rawson Williams, Messrs J. Roberts (Pentrevoelas), O. Lloyd Jones, Edward Edwards, Thomas Hughes, Roger Hughes, Hugh Jones, John Davies (Penmachno), John Davies (Gwytherin), David Jones, and the Clerk (Mr Hugh Pierce). The Master's Report. The number of vagrants in the house were 30, as against 18 in the corresponding period of last year. Inmates and Coronation. Mr Jones, the master, asked the Board whether the inmates should be allowed to go to town on the 26th instant; and hold their own demonstration at the union on the 27th.—The permission was granted. z;1 The Relieving Officer's Reports. Mr T. R. Roberts, the relieving officer for the district of Pentrevoelas, stated that he had spent the sum of £44 55 in relieving paupers; and he was granted a cheque for 650 to meet the grant allowed by the Board in respect of the Corona- tion festivities, and the usual relief. Mr 0. Evans-Jones, the relieving officer for the Llanrwst district, reported the relief of 157 cases, in which he had spent £43 10s 6d; and ho was granted the sum of £50 towards the festivities and relief for the current fortnight. Thanks Mr Douglas Macdonough, of Tynbryn, Bettws- y-Coed, wrote thanking the Board for the vote of thanks passed by them for his services to Mrs Jones, late of Chapel House. The Sanitation of tha Union. Mr George Wynne, the sanitary inspector, re- ported that he had completed the sanitary im- provement of the Union House, and asked the Guardians to meet him to inspect the work that day. The visit was made, and satisfaction expressed at the work. A Case of Relief. A letter was read from Mr Thomas Roberts, clerk to the Festiniog Union, stating that his Guardians had called upon William Jones, tailor and postman, Llanrwst, to contribute is weekly towards the relief of his mother in receipt of 6s out-relief, and that he (Jones) had replied through a. firm of solicitors that he was unable to do so; and that if he could employ a firm of solicitors to reply, he surely could make the contribution of is per week. Mr John Berry said Jones had no means of contributing towards his mother on account of his health and the loss of his situation. Several members thought it would be advis- able if Jones came into the Union. The Board decided to write in reply to that effect. The Hafodlas Quarry. The Board unanimously decided that Mr Men- zies, valuer to the County Council, should value all quarries within the district of the Union for taxation purposes. Increase of Members. The Chairman referred to the meeting to be held at Conway on the 23rd inst. re the sugges- ted increase of members for the Llanrwst dis- trict. The Rev H. Rawson Williams proposed in a lengthy speech that the suggested increase should be opposed, and that a deputation be sent. Mr Hugh Jones seconded. The Chairman thought some irrelevant re- marks to the point at issue had been made, and that was that they should send a deputation to oppose or leave the matter alone. Mr Edward Edwards, in an impassioned speech, said he had no objection to Llanrwst having an increase of members if they did not rob the country of its members. Mr Lloyd Jones proposed an amendment that they support the idea of an increase of one mem- ber, and that two representatives attend the meeting at Conway on the 23rd June on behalf of the Guardians. Mr John Roberts, Pentrevoelas, seconded. On the voting, seven were for the amendment, and three for the original motion. The Rev H. Rawson Williams was elected a representative, a second one declining to go. t
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Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council. The Dundonald Avenue Proposed Boundary Extension. MR THOS. PARRY presided over the monthly meeting of this Council on Monday evening, when the following members were present:- Dr Wolstenholme, Messrs J. Edwards, George Perkins, J. Pierce, J. C. Knight, J. Hannah, E. Williams, Isaac Morris, T. Williams, P. Davies, with the Clerk (Mr E. A. Crabbe) and the sur- veyor (Mr M. R. Jones). The Sewage Tonks. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Perkins, engineer to the London and North-Western Rail- way Company, with reference to the removal of the tanks in order to facilitate the widening of the railway. The Surveyor reported an interview with Mr Perkins, and it was decided to recommend that the surveyor prepare plans for the tanks, and present to a committee of the Council. Dundonald Avenue not yet Finished. The Clerk read some correspondence as to the reason the widening of Pentre Mawr-road, now known as Dundonald-avenue, had not been completed by the specified time. The contractors, Messrs Hughes and Row- lands, Colwyn Bay, wrote to the effect that the delay of the work was due principally to the wet weather; also a great many unforeseen items had cropped up, which had to be attended to while the work was in progress. The Chairman said he thought there was great cause for complaint. Mr Knight agreed. Mr George Perkins said they should urge the contractors to complete the work at once as the season was practically upon them. The Clerk was instructed to ask the contrac- tors to complete the work by the first week in July. Extension of Boundary. The Clerk said there was a lot of work still to be accomplished in connection with the pro- posed extension of the boundary. The surveyor and himself had found there was more work than they anticipated. It was decided that the meeting to be called to deal with the matter should be held over until after the Coronation festivities.
Prestatyn Police Court.
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Prestatyn Police Court. Savage Fight Between Miners. THE above court was held on Tuesday, before Dr Eyton Lloyd (in the chair), Messrs W. H. Coward, J. Foulkes, W. Bulcock, and J. B. Linnell. School Attendance Cases. Jane Roberts, Berthengan, Llanasa, was fined 5s and 7s costs for not sending her child to school. The attendance officer stated that the child was one of the worst for attending school in the whole district. Drunkenness. Wm. Roberts, Talargoch, Cross-road, Dyserth, labourer, was fined 5s and 7s 6d costs for being drunk and disorderly.—P.'C. Tale, in proving the case, had no witness, whereupon the chair- man said the police should be provided with a witness whenever possible. Dancing Like a Frog. Edward Morris, 9, Morfa Bach, Rhyl, was summoned for being drunk on Towyn Ucha. P.C. Cheney said the defendant was very drunk. He found him on a piece of waste land, but previously he had seen him dancing on the highway like a frog. (Laughter.) Defendant's daughter pleaded guilty on his behalf, but the Bench said they were determined' that all defendants should appear in person. A warrant would be issued for his apprehension. Extraordinary Scenes at Qwespyr. STERN REMARKS FROM THE BENCH. Joseph Jones, New-road, Top, Gwespyr, miner, summoned Robert Williams, Four Crosses, Gwespyr, for assault and battery on the 9th ult. A cross-summons was issued by Williams, both cases being heard together. MT- F. J. Gamlin (Rhyl) appeared for Wil. liams. Mr C. W. Bell (Holywell) appeared for Joseph Jones, the original complainant. On Monday night 'last he went into the Masons' Arms, and met the defendant. They had some words, a struggle ensued, and both men were turned into the road. The row was continued, and eventu- ally Jones was badly assaulted by Williams. When he came to his (Mr Bell's) office, his face was "a study in black and white." (Laughter.) He had "two lovely black eyes," and even now there were to be seen on his face remnants of the encounter. (Laughter.) The complainant detailed the circumstances of the assault. Williams got him on the floor, and commenced to bite him. On getting out- side, Williams again knocked him down and kicked him and bit him until he became un- conscious. In answer to Mr Gamlin, complainant said the assault was quite unprovoked. He never chal- lenged Williams to fight, and only went out of the public-house to go home. He denied that he bit him or struck the first blow. They were good friends up to the moment of the encounter. (Laughter.) Wm. Jones, quarryman, Gwespyr, deposed to witnessing the fight. Williams knocked Jones down in the passage, and he commenced to shout that he was being bitten. Cross-examined, witness said complainant was addressing the company in general, when de. fendant jumped up and struck him. He had an awful temper, but witness had a good one. (Laughter.) Roger Williams, labourer, Gwespyr; J. E. Williams, Gwaenysgor; and R. Elgar, also wit- nessed the assault, the latter stating that Wil- liams had told him he would pull Jones's neck out the first opportunity he had. Mr Gamlin said the row started through a mis- understanding amongst the children of the par- ties, which caused bad feeling between them. On the Saturday a man named Parry, who appeared to be the champion boxer of Gwespyr, and Jones challenged Williams, who refused to have anything to do with them. On the Mon- day Jones again invited Williams to fight, but when they fought he found he had taken on more than he had bargained for, the result being that Jones get the worst of the encounter. It was un- reasonable to state that this all took place with- out an invitation from Jones. Williams gave evidence, from which it appear- ed that Jones had, several times threatened to knock him "out" in five minutes. On Monday defendant accepted the invitation, and they had a fight. During the encounter Jones bit him severely on the left hand. What he did to Jones was in self-defence. Thomas Williams, John Evans, and John Roberts gave corroborative evidence to show that Williams was challenged by Jones. The case against Williams for assault was con- sidered proved, defendant being fined £1 and £ 2 8s 6d. The Chairman said they were quite horror- struck that such conduct as kicking and biting could take place, and they were determined to put down such beastly practices. They were not human practices at all. The case against Joseph Jones was dismissed. Another Assault Case. John Evans, Prophet-terrace, Gwespyr, was summoned for assaulting J. E. Williams, and pleaded guilty. The case arose out of the inci- dents reported in the previous case. Mr C. W. Bell prosecuted. Defendant was fined 5s and Ci os 6d costs.
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LIST OF NEW INVENTION'S, specially compiled for the "Welsh Coast Pioneer," by Mr George Barker, 77, Colmore-row, Birmingham. Improvements in motor cycles, J. Bond, Bristol; improvements in the manufacture of press copy, letter books, and the like, R. W. Allen, Bristol; improvements in pneumatic tyres, F. Holcombe, Cardiff an improved dupli. eating sales, check book or pad, G. O. Woolley, Bristol; a concerted modelling game and method of teaching modelling, W. Harbutt, Southampton improvements in constructio 1 of portable buildings, W. Galway, Gloucester. Chester's Happy Valley. This week, owing to the weather having slightly improved, Mr Jack Cromo and his ex- cellent troupe of Pierrots have been favoured with large audiences on the Little Roodee. Mr Lennox Chandler, whose splendid baritone voice and popular songs made him a great favourite with the Cestrians last year, is back again this week, and is a very welcome addition to the already excellent company. Miss Amy Ran- dolph continues to attract the audience with her dainty songs, which are rendered in her usual graceful style, while the pianist, Mr Arthur W. Parry, provides an enjoyable musical entertain- ment. Next week, owing to the Coronation fes- tivities, Mr Cromo has provided a very large programme of enjoyable items, and, with fine weather, his audiences are assured of a splendid open-air entertainment.