The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

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The King's Illness. Pioneer 11 Bulletins. Eager Crowds. are Bull6- understand that the Special etins published in supplement form he proprietors of the "Pioneer," of ^King's illness since the operation the *)ei^0nnei*s were fully appreciated by vae,»* at Colwyn Bay, Conway, and whIOUs other towns on the Coast •Ultt6 ^e^eP^ouic communication per- • Crowds eagerly and anxiously ^hich^ Puklicationiof the Bulletins, able are pIease<* to state> we were and *° ^Urn's'1 public with in Chester time °n tllC ^oast ^ine a considerable Co before the evening contemporaries these places.

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Nummary of News. ff'Ve en^ered the Chester District C nextseas°n- iestyt^es^ bulletin indicates that his o S owlY surely recovering. s> tH^W^ori bonfire, maliciously lit by ^Per> has been burnt to the at011*1 thpS 110 in the alarmist reports 0l*tyavCOn<^on Queen's Tower <3 Scift'T of six members of the ^ing, ^0r London on Wednesday NB thp1 ^as been subscribed to- 4y, -cree Library Fund in Colwyn A fi ■l7??Se Iwf1 -Sa^es the New Llanrwst inat ltory take place on the ??«Sate nominated for the Llan- thevA lr^as School Board having re- l6wi11 be a° election. Wales warmly thanks the es *or bis kind message of The ° th ^effing. (!Slb°, lri which a Prestatyn fePoi-f0j ^is death by drowning is b>Col npage11' CU| ^P°oSn+v?ay ImProvement Bil1 is YV by week in the House of ^kif6 W 1 avoilrable turn of the weather t8 to a considerable influx of I^essrs North Wales coast. sioh^es> hav' x?"^0^ Jones, and James thp eJ3een placed on the commis- '^gh. eace for the Borough of R McLaren, K.C., M.P., ^8 h 1! an^ Golden Grove, \*FlVe a csV, as^ keen created a baronet. t, 8ketehofhislife- ^Qh&^ion fo ,^eP?rts this week of the %cj coacaf8 which took place » and in the inland towns Vt T^endance at Colwyn Bay is £ >e lnv presented to the r ebesfTv, r,6 °fficers were declared 'Nidy^aylorT ? Board's history. °f has been appointed ral phire and Denbighshire J ^6yland°W success^on to Mrs ^eeti Wasfi^ ^le Conway Corporation eti0ri!;ia^n ^-le Bridge scares; Jv' for the unneces- °f vi i ° dispensed with. fT0wei1. deputy Chancellor M pu niyorsity, and Mr Alfred 94chaii-inan of the Welsh s, Y' Party, have been made

0 Cold Once More. We hardly know what to recommend our readers to do with regard to the weather. It is not the most pleasant thing in the world to have a cold water tap turned on when undergoing a course of Turkish baths, but that is what we have experienced these last few days. A Discouraging Proverb. We thought the rain had said Good-bye," but, apparently, it had not. On the 1st of July it rained with great heartiness, and as the proverb tells us, If the first of July, it be rainy weather, 'twill rain, more or less, for four weeks together," it seems as if our ardour for fine weather will be damped Glaringly Unconstitutional. The Duke of Devonshire once said the Educa- tion Department were waiting for a breeze. If Mr William Davies were a member, that august body would never want for a gale. The heated atmos- phere of the Colwyn Bay Council chamber was cooled remarkably by him on Saturday last. He declared that the appointment of a previous Lon- don deputation was a dirty job," and carried out in a glaringly unconstitutional manner." We agree with Mr Davies this far, that the Council should choose the deputation, and the solicitors the witnesses. A Discordant Note. In the light of subsequent events it was perhaps a pity his Majesty ever expressed a wish that the provincial Coronation festivities should be proceeded with. It was only natural that his subjects should be unwilling to rejoice at such an anxious moment, and on the other hand, it was only acting in accor- dance with his expressed wishes if the programmes were carried out. Under the circumstances, it is difficult to blame anybody for the unfortunate want of unity shown in some districts. The Coming Coronation. When the Coronation does take place—and judging from the satisfactory progress the King is making towards convalesence, it is not far off—the celebrations will probably be carried out on a more general and elaborate scale. The King safely crowned, the country can unreservedly rejoice with light hearts. What Is It? The word perityphlitis, the disease from which the King is suffering, appears to have puzzled the man in the street considerably. Dictionaries were consulted, but the curious were no wiser after- wards, and the medical profession were worried for an explanation. Premature Bonfires. Through the maliciousness, or otherwise, of some persons unknown, several bonfires, including that on the top of Snowdon, were prematurely fired, and burnt themselves out in solitary grandeur. It may have been a huge joke at the time, but if the impudent persons who perpetrated the outrage, for it was nothing else, were caught, the joke would be off. Free Library Booming. The Free Library movement at Colwyn Bay is booming at last. Over Ci,ooo has been promised in subscriptions, and, moreover, the prospects of securing the other £ i,ooo are distinctly favourable. There is still a lot of canvassing to be done.

Ruthin. Monthly Fair.—At Tuesday's fair the prices were as follows:—Fowls, 3s to 4s 6d eggs, 16 for a is butter, 1 id per lb. ducks from 4s to 5s 6d. Death Mr. J. 0. Jones, Glasfryn.- The death is announced of Mr John Owen Jones, the eldest son of Councillor William Jones, of Glasfryn, which took place on Wednesday last at Cape Town, after a brief illness. Ancient Order of Foresters.—The annual dinner of the above Benefit Society, has been held at the Black Lion Inn, Ruthin, the headquarters of the Lodge. The Chief Ranger Mr W. Owen, presided over a large attendance, which included the follow- ing officials Messrs Isaac Jones and John Roberts, trustees Mr John Parry, sub-Chief Ranger Mr Elias Jones, senior Woodward Mt W. D. Morris, Junior Woodward Mr Williams, secretary and Mr R. Goodman Jones, treasurer. Mr and Mrs Salisbury, the host and hostess, provided a capital dinner. Afterwards the annual meeting was held, when the 36th annual statement of accountswas pre- sented for adoption. The balance in favour of the society about the beginning of 1901 was, ^2,233 14s gd., and at the end of the year £ 2,232 os 4id., this showed an increase during the year of £ 48 5s 71d. 1 2 The sum of £76 16s 8d was paid out to sick mem- bers, out of £ 167 os 31d., which was the total amount received during the year.—The statement of accounts was adopted. The meeting then proceeded to deal with other business. Mr. Benjamin Davies, Ruthin, was elected a trustee in the place of the late Mr J H. Davies. We under- stand that the sick pay for persons of over 20 years of age will be increased from 10s. to 15s.

Talycafn. Fat Stock Sale.-Messrs Robert & Rogers Jones, auctioneers, of Llanrwst held their usual periodical sale of fat stock on Wednesday. The prices realized were not quite so good as at the last two or three sales. Fat bullocks made up to £15 10s heifers, up to £ 21 calving cows, C16 10s calves, £ 3 7s 6d fat ewes, 27s fat wethers, 30s. The fat cross-bred lambs sold very well. The next sale will be held on the 23rd instant.

Trefriw. WE understand that Miss King, with her usual kindness and consideration for the poor, has dis- tributed a substantial supply of coals to all de- serving cases. Obituary.—We regret to announce the death of an old inhabitant—Mr Henry Parry, Tai Newydd- ion-at the advanced age of 84, and which took place last Saturday. The deceased was highly respected; and his remains were interred at the Parish Church on Tuesday last, the Rev J. Gower officiating. Tennis Tournament.—Visitors to North Wales could not spend a more pleasant fortnights holiday than at Trefriw during the holding of the Lawn Tennis Tournament, which commences on Monday the 4th of August. Silver Challenge Cups, and prizes to the amount of f,75 will be given and as usual Miss King will again act as hon. sec. (Continued on next page.)

Colwyn Bay Free Library Movement. Meeting of the Committee. The Subscriptions: Remarkable Success. A MEETING of the Free Library Committee was held in the Council-room on Tuesday evening. —The Rev. Thomas Parry presided, and there were also present the Revs. W. Hughes, Dr. Cousins, T. M. Jones, Father Browne, Mr Geo. Bevan, Dr. Ross, Mr Thomas Roberts, and the secretaries, Messrs Jos. H. Roberts, T. Davies, and J. O. Davies. The Chairman remarked that he had gone round a little for subscriptions on Tuesday. In a very short time he had been remarkably suc- cessful, receiving amongst other promises, one of £25° from the Rev. J. G. Haworth. He was also very glad to state that the. Vicar of Llandrillo had promised his support. He would like to see two other gentlemen give £200 each, or ten give Zioo each. They would soon have the 6,2,0o0, if that were done. He was glad to tell them that the total subscriptions, up-to-date, amounted to £1,018 6s. He felt very pleased to see the progress that had been made. (Hear, hear).. "Felt the Pulse." Rev. W. Hughes said he had felt the pulse of Colwyn Bay, in the matter of the free library, and what he saw far exceeded his expectations. £40 was promised in a very short space of time, along one side of Abergele-road. That proved at once that the people were willing and anxious to give. Arrangements had' been made for 13- thorough canvass of the town, a number of gentlemen being appointed to accomplish that work. All the money promised was from the middle class. The upper classes had not been approached, to any extent, yet. With the assist- ance of the upper classes and the working classes the £2,000 would very soon be obtained. Rev. T. M. Jones thought the people were very willing to subscribe, as a rule. Of course, there were exceptions. But, the majority were willing to do all they could for the movement. Voluntary Contributions. Rev. W. Hughes A good deal of the money has been obtained, not by collections, but by voluntary contributions. Mr Geo. Bevan remarked that the best thing to do would be to propose that the canvassers go on with the work of collecting, and that they report to the committee in a week's time. He begged to move that this be done. Dr. Cousins seconded and it was unanimous- ly decided that a meeting of the committee be held every Tuesday evening, henceforth, until the work had been completed. Dr. Cousins remarked it would greatly add to the success of the collectors if they impressed upon the working-people of the town that the free library was intended for their use. One person he had met thought that this scheme was a provision for the visitors mostly. Rev. W. Hughes I would like to move that we add to this committee the names of gentlemen who have contributed so well, and who thereby show what -a de-ep interest they have in the movement. Additional Committee. The following gentlemen were thereupon elected on the General Committee:—Messrs Brackstone, Evan Owen, William Davies, J. Berth Jones, Robert Williams, Edwin Griffiths, J. O. Jones, T. E. Hutchings, R. B. Perkins, Pryce Williams, and T. R. Lewis. Mr T. Roberts moved that a hundred col- lection books, similar to the dozen already in the possession of the committee, be obtained. The Rev. Father Browne seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. On the proposition of the Rev. T. M. Jones, seconded by Rev. W. Hughes, it was decided to ask each foreman and. manager of the differ- ent workshops, etc., to take charge of a collect- ing-book, and solicit subscriptions towards the movement from the workmen.

What Some Visitors Think of Colwyn Bay. Sm-I n the recent interesting conversation reported in your paper respecting Colwyn Bay, the point which came home to me most was that which related to the extraordinary apathy of the Colwyn Bay District Council on the subject of preventing nuisances. It is within my knowledge that more than one family has been prevented revisiting the place from the fact of neglect to constantly collect house refuse. The way these nuisances become known to visitors is that sheds are usually provided for cycles, and the machines are fetched from the back by their owners. Sometimes the owners are ladies, and once the ladies are brought face to face with these nuisances, their mind is made up, and Colwyn Bay sees them no more. The case mentioned by the Leeds gentleman is by no means the only one that I have had my attention called to. A VISITOR.

Colwyn Bay Pavilion and the Drinking Song. SIR,-I shall be glad if you will make room for a few lines of expostulation from me respecting an episode that occurred at the concert in the Pavilion on Saturday evening last. It is against the applauding to the echo of a drinking song, the last lines of which run in this wise "And when at length within my own, grim death his arm is linking, with glass in hand I'll gaily die drinking." The former part of the song is in sympathy throughout. It was well sung, and drawn out with guttural roll of the drunkard on the last line by the singer; and for the credit of the Colwyn Bay audience I would suppose that those who so vociferously applauded were without programmes, and only applauded the singing without knowing the sentiments, It is pity there should not be some Supervision of the character of songs chosen by our artistes, so that the chapel-going and church-going people (of whom I saw many there) should not be offended.—I am etc., ONE OF THE AUDIENCE.

Conway Rates Question. SIR,—Seeing the Council have decided upon a rate of 7s. 6d. in the £ an increase of is. 6d. this year, I would like to draw the attention of the ratepayers to the following opinion of one of the leading Chartered Accountants in the North of England, and who is also chairman of the finance committee of the largest borough in the West Riding of Yorkshire. z, I have asked this gentleman's opinion as to the legality of the present rate, as it is well known that the increased rate in Conway is to help pay off the balance owing to the Bank at the present time, which balance has been increasing for years past through the foolishness of the Council not having backbone enough to make a rate sufficient to meet the expenditure each year. The gentleman writes as follows With regard to the alleged accumulated deficiencies, I beg to inform you that according to law a corporation cannot make a rate to pay for expenditure incurred more than six months prior to the making of such rate. If, therefore, any part of the deficienc escan be shewn to be in respect of expenditure more than six months' old, it is clearly illegal to levy a rate to meet such expenditure." The question now is shall we pay the rate or fight the matter out in court. If the ratepayers decide the latter, I am willing to pay my quota of the expense, and others also on this side of the water will do likewise. We know that the new members of the Council are not to blame for the past or for the present increase of rate, although it is freely being put about amongst the ratepayers that they are solely to blame for the extra rate, but let those who have got things in such a muddle have the blame and not men who are endeavouring to get the town out of its present bankrupt and rotten state. I have tried to get a copy of the accounts for 1901 and 1902, but the latest I can get is for the year ending March, 1901. I wish every ratepayer would get copies of the borough accounts for the last few years, they would then see who are to blame for the present state of affairs.—Yours faithfully, E. G. SWEETMAN. Mona House, Deganwy, June 30th, 1902.

Rhos=on=Sea Golf Club. Mr Nich -oro- ation Prize. Played on June 26th and 27th (Medal play). There were 39 entered for the above prize, viz A massive silver cigar box. The four best cards returned had to play off. Results :— gross handicap nett T S Handley 98 15 S3 J K Carter 109 24 85 L C Preedy — ioi 14 87 E M Pemberton 100 11 89 SEMI-FINAL (MATCH PLAY) T S Handley two up, with E M Pemberton L C Preedy six IIp and five to play, with J E Carter FINAL. -i T S Handley two up and one to play Prize with L C Preedy. Monthly Medal Competition for silver medal, played on (June 28th. Seven entered. The two best cards returned were :— gross handicap nett R B Perking 102 6 o6 W M Ford no 12 gz

Prestatyn Drowning Case. WITH the advent of the bathing season there is the usual crop of drowning fatali- ties. One of the saddest, perhaps, is that which occurred at Prestatyn, where a young school boy, only ten years of age, met with his death close to the shore in a calm sea. The circumstances were rather distressing, because by a peculiar irony of fate, the mother herself found the body of her little son. It does not seem very clear whether the lad actually got out of his depth, but probably the current proved too strong for him and his companions- who fortunately were rescued—and they grew frightened and excited. Had the deceased not suffered from a weak heart, it is quite possible he would have been saved. No one saw him disappear in the confusion, and probably the excitement brought on an attack of faintness, with the result that the poor lad slipped down and drowned before he was missed. There is no contention that the beach is unsafe for bathing. The sands are perfectly smooth, and with ordinary care, which must be exercised by everybody when in the water, no danger can arise. But in any case it would be highly desirable if the local Council took immediate steps to provide some sort of life-saving apparatus on the beach to serve in cases of emergency. If they do not control the foreshore, then the person or persons who do,^should be communicated with at once. Prestatyn is not the tiny hamlet it was years ago. In the height of the season, a considerable number of bathers frequent the shore, and it is of the highest importance that the Council should realize the urgent necessity of making some such provision as recom- mended by the jury.

Wales and the Coronation Honours. WALES has been marked out for signal favour in the Coronation honours. Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., as chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary Party, receives a knighthood, and Dr Isambard Owen, the deputy Chancellor of the Welsh Univer- sity, is likewise favoured. We under- stand that in some quarters dissatis- faction is expressed because no one who took a prominent part in the recent Royal visit, has come in for any distinction. Un- less it was the host of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Mr Assheton Smith, it would perhaps be difficult to single out any individual for special honour, and in knighting Dr Isambard Owen, his Majesty has conferred further renown upon the University, of which the Prince of Wales was installed as chancellor.' The baronetcy given to Mr Charles McLaren, M.P., will delight the many personal friends of that gentleman. Sir Charles has been described as "a man of many parts," and certainly the multi- farious- duties which fall to his lot as capitalist and politician, would seem to justify the title. A nephew of the late John Bright, a prominent politician, and as head of some of the most important manufacturing concerns in the United Kingdom, including Palmer's Shipbuilding -Company, who have turned out some of our finest battleships, Sir Charles is fully entitled to an honour which, coming through the recommendation of a Conservative Prime Minister, makes it doubly gratifying to the recipient. Lady McLaren, as the daughter of the late Mr Henry Pochin, is well known in North Wales, where she and her husband possess considerable landed property at Prestatyn, and in the Vale of Conway. On both these estates the news was received with gratification and delight.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Abergele. WE are informed that Dr A.T. Richardson-Jones, of Glenmore House, has been appointed medical adviser to the Court Bodelwyddan A.O.F. The Bonfire.-The Abergele and St. George Coronation Bonfire erected on the Warren—an eminence overlooking an enormous area-which, unfortunately, could not be set ablaze on Monday last, will be lighted this (Thursday) evening, on which occasion there will also be a display of fire- works. The material in the bonfire stack weights close upon 200 tons.

Colwyn. For the Cottage Hospital.—The offertory at the special service held at St. Catherine's on Thursday amounted to hro 183. 4d. This sum, with an addition of £ 2 13s. collected by Mr Lawrence, Glanydon, during the sports, was given to the Cottage Hospital Fund. Sympathy with the King.—The following wire was sent by the Vicar to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday :—" On behalf of the parishioners, and more particularly on behalf of the Coronation Festivities Committee, greatly regret the illness of his Majesty, and pray for his speedy recovery." The following reply was duly received :—" Buck- ingham Palace,—To the Vicar of Old Colwyn, Many thanks for the k:nd message, which will be duly laid before his Majesty, who is making satis- factory progress.—(Signed) KNOLLYS."

Colwyn Bay. High Water at Colwyn Bay h m ft in h m ft in Morn Height Even Height July 4—Friday 9 15 17 ir 9 41 17 8 u 5-Sat 10 10 19 0 10 38 19 1 II 6-Sun. II 3 19 9.. II 31 19 11 7-MOII- 11 55 19 10 — 8-Tues. 12 20 19 10 12 43 19 1 9-Wed. 1 6 19 0.. I 28 18 2 io-Fhurs. 150 17 10 2 12 16 8 A fact which is worthy of mention in connection with Coronation Day," is that all the hotels and other licensed houses in Colwyn Bay and Colwyn, closed their doors during the time the intercessional services were held at the various places of worship in the morning. Cottage Hospital.—Miss Jones, on behalf of the committee acknowledges the following gifts :— Coronation gifts Mrs Minchin, Barbary Hill, 3 Coronation cakes, large flag, and a jar of jam Mrs Eden, Lletty'r Dryw, 2 fruit pies Mrs Howarth, Walshaw, fowls, fruit Mrs Nunn, Coed Helyg, Coronation cups and saucers Mrs Russell, Belgrave-road, fruit Dr Russell, tomatoes Mrs Houghton, Queen's Lodge, dozen new pillowcases and flowers Miss Francis, Tanllwyfan, box of corn flour The Misses Jackson's, Gwydyr Park, flowers Mrs Shiel, Nant-y-Glyn, flowers Miss Horton, Hyfrydle, flowers Miss Alice Burgon, The Dingle, flowers, childrens' books and Toys Master Carey Wynne, Bodwyn, Childrens' book.

Conway. Gift to the New Church.— Mrs O'Connell, the sister of the late Mr C. F. Woodall, has kindly promised all the chancel windows of the new church in memory of her father and mother, brothers and sister. Volunteer Intelligence.—We hear that the battalion of volunteers will manoeuvre upon Con- way mountain at a near date. A sham fight is said to be one of the most interesting items on the pro- gramme. Railway Arrangements. Radical alterations have been made in the railway service this month. During June there were nine regular down trains from Conway, with the same number of up trains Now there are nineteen going Bangor way, with eleven going Chester direction. Mementoes.—Mr Owen Evans, photographer, High-street, succeeded in taking a few excellent plates of the proceedings here on Coronation Day. That of the meeting of the Free Churchmen 6 is indeed unique. He has also managed to secure a splendid photograph of the bonfire on Conway Mountain on Monday evening. Conway's Bonfire.—In response to Lord Cran- borne's suggestion, the Bonfire Committee, connected with the Conway Coronation Festivities Committee, decided to bring their paid watchman's engagement to an end by setting the bonfire on the mountain ablaze on Monday evening. There was but scant time to acquaint the general public of the decision, but before nightfall it was doubtful whether there was a soul within the radius of three miles who was ignorant of the fact. At any rate, at least five hundred people managed to reach the summit of the mountain. Councillor James Porter (deputy-mayor), spoke a few words to those present, in his usually original vein, a few minutes before the match was applied. He then invited Mr Owen Evans to lead the gathering in n singing the National Anthem, a request which was responded to with heartiness. The_ deputy-mayor remarked the conditions that evening were pro- pitious, while the view presented by the effect of the setting sun upon mountain and sea was grand. What with the additional effect produced by the lighted mass in the immediate foreground the spect- ac!e was altogether superb. Hundreds gathered on the Morfa and the surrounding eminencies to witness the blaze.

Llandduias Quoit Match.—A quoit match will be played on Friday, between Llandduias and Llanelian. Change of Time.—The time of the English service at the Parish Church will be changed from 3-30 to 7-30 during the summer season. The Morning services will be held at 11 a.m., as usual.

Llanrwst. Market.—Tuesday. A good market was held, and the following were the prices:—Eggs, IS for a "I is; butter, lod per lb. fowls, 6s per couple pigs, 21s to 28s each. Meat as per usual. Coronation Waif-Saturday.—Through the com- bined efforts of some of the boys and girls of the County School, the street collection in connection with Dr Barnardo's Homes, amounted to £ 5 7S 5d, as against £3 for last year. The following col- lected :—Annie Jane Thomas and Lell Williams, 7"1 18 3d; Anna Jane Jones and Enid Thomas, ri is iold; Margaret Ellen Jones and Jane Jones, 12S; Hannah Olwen Williams and Nellie Jarvis, 7s 9Jd; Albert Edward Evans, 6s 3d; Gretta Rowlands and Mary Lewis Roberts, 6s 1 Jd; Gwladys Perry Williams, 4s od; Abel Roberts, 4s; William Jones, 2s 4f¿d; Eagles Box, 2s 5d; Victoria Box, 25 3 ld.