The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

LLANDUDNO. LOW DEATH-RATE.—The births at Llandud- no during the pact month were at the rate of 11.9 per 10-00 per annum of the population, and the deaths 6.5 per 1000. SOLDIER'S WEDDING. Private Edwin G. Jonee, of the London Welsh Battalion of R. W .F., was married to Mrs Lily Booth, Mostyn-street, Llandudno, at the Conway Registrar's Office on rULlny. CURRENT FOR WAR PURPOSES.-Divring J the past month the Llandudno Council supplied free of charge for war purposes in the town 160 units of electric current, costing ill 16s 8d. TLri ELECTRIC LIGHT SUPPLY.—Electrie current totalliyig 139,952 unite from the Council's works during July compared with 160,326 for the corresponding period of laet year—a decrease of 20,374 units. MARKET REVENUE. — During tho past mouth the Llandudno Council received in market rents JB22 146 9d and JM 7s 4d in tolls, making a total of F,31 2s Id. The amount collected dur- ing the corresponding period of last year was k 66 8s 9d. LESS GAS PRODUCED.-The total make of gais at the Council's gas works during the past month was 9,517,003 cubic feet, a6 compared with 9,595,000 for the corresponding period of last year, being a decrease of 7bj000 cubic feet. The gas made per ton of coals carbonised was 12,139 cubic feet. NOTE FROM THE SEA.—A Llanduduo cott-t watcher, Oil Tuesday morning, found a tightly corked bottle of clear glass with a sheet of note- paper inside oil which is written No. 7057 Ser- geant L Dawson, No. 5 Battery Co., L.R.A.E., British Expeditionary Force, Dardanelles. Finder please write." NO ROOM FOR THE HARPIST.—Mr John Roberts, a blind harpist, applied to the Llandudno Council for a site where he could sit and play his harp. The Council, at their meeting on Friday, instructed the clerk to inform the applicant that they regretted their inability to accede to his re- quest. VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS.—"A" Company's (Creuddyn Battalion) orders for the week end are as follow:-Friday, 7.30 p.m., fall in at' headquarters. The Groat Ormo and the Craigycfcn Ranges will be open on Saturday at 2.30 to 5 o'clock.—G. H. Strowger, Company Commander, O.C. "A" Company. Now that the lighting regulation has been altered the Silver Motors, Ltd., intend run- ning the n'lling service of the Silver motor as followWednesdays and Saturdays only 0 o'clock from the North Western Hotel, through to Llanfairfechan; returning from Jjlanfairfechan at 10.10 to Llandudno. A special 'bus will ba run, from. the Grand Theatre, Llanduduo, each night after the per- foi trance to Coawav. COUNCIL AND THE MILITARY. At a meet of the Llandudno Urban District COUll- cil, on Friday, a letter was read from the Chief Engineer, Western Command, referring to the claim of je36 66 2<1 for damage to fencce, etc., by troops billeted in Handudno. and asking whether in view of the extent to which the town bad benefited by the presence of the troops during the winter months the Council would withdraw the claim.—In was decided to withdraw the claim, but at the same time to point out that it partly repre- sented wilful and unnecessary damage to public prcpe:tv. STOLV,-N,r 14RO-NI A CART. At MONEY STOLEN FROM A CART. — At a children's court, held at Llandudno on Mon- day, before Dr. Dalton and other justices, a young lad was charged with stealing 18s ll^d in money.—A boy employed at the Domestic Bazaar in Mostyn-street stated he had been sent to de- liver some goods to Craigydon, and to collect the sulii of 183 Hid for them. When he got the monev he wrapped it in a piece of paper, and plat-eel it in his handcart. On his way home he gave the accused boy a lift in the cart as far as the Marine Hotel, and when he got back to the shop he found that the parcel of money was missing from the cart. Afterwards he went with P.C Jone3 to the Bioscope Theatre, where thev found the accused boy. P.C. Edison Jones stated that when he asked the accused what he had done with the money he took arae out ot his pocket and handed it to him with 17s 5d. In doing so the boy said, "It is not all there, sir. I am very sorry."—The father of the accused lad said he had "done his best to bring the boy up honestly, and the lad had always borne a good character.—Accused, who pleaded guilty, was bound over under the Firet Offenders Act. POLICE CONSTABLES JOIN THE ARMY. —The Llandudno police force have set a fine ex- ample to other parts of the county, no less than five of the constables thavin.g euitisted in the Army. At the outbreak of war P.C. Orris and P.C. Thomas joined the colouf3. The former was killed in action, and the latter is still in training with the 1st Welsh Army Corps. On Wednesday three other Llandudno constables exchanged their blue uniforms for the khaki. They wt-re P.C. Owen Owen (69), who entered the police force at Birmingham, and afterwards came to Llandudno; P.C. Owen Edwards (18), who haa been at TIsin- dudno for cl(>e upon four years; and P.C. Edison G. Jones (89), who had been at Llandudno for the past 18 months. All three are ambulance men, and have joined the Royal Army Medioal Corps. —At the Llandudno petty sessions on Monday, the Chairman of the justices (Dr. Dalton) said that the magistrates were very glad to hear that the constables were going to cerve their country, and wished them good fortune and a cafe return. VOLUNTEERS' PRESENT TO INSTRUC- TOR.-There was a special parade of the V.T.C. on Friday for the purpose of making a presenta.- tion to Scrgt.-Major W. Hughes, of the 17th Battalion R.W.F., now in training at Llandudno. For the last three or four months S^rgt.-Major Ilughes has given his services in the evening as drill instructor to the Corps, and under him the men have attained a satisfstctory degree of effici- ency. When it became known that the battalion was to leave Llandudno shortly the members de- termined to show their appreciation of their in- structor's services in a tangible manner. Practi- cally every member subscribed, and the result Nvui the purchase of a. handsome hall clock which, with a purse of gold, WM handed to the sur- prised sergeant-major by Lord Mcstvn, acting- commandant of the Creuddyn Battalion, Carnar- vonshire Volunteer Regiment. Lord Mo lyi also preeeuted him .th n prismatic co P.OU-2 on I e- 11o.U' uf the vo'ui.teer companies of th: Conway Valley. Amongst the officers present was CoL the Hon. H. Lloyd Moetyn, oommandin j the Lth Battalion R.W.F., who afterwards inspected the company. "UNCLE WILLIE'S" BENEFIT. f The h. ge and demonstrative audience that rallied round Mr W. J. Churchill ("Uncle Willie") when he took his "benefit" a.t the Town IIa.il on Wednesday evening, testified eloquently to his personal popularity and the appreciation of his entertainments in the Happy Valley. The first part of a long and varied programme was sus- tained solely by the benf'ficiMe' own minetrels, who opened with Churchill's lilting chorus, "The Silvery Stream." Capital songs by Master Moore and A if Juan were followed in turn by a humor- ous trio^ "The Vicar's Fancy Ball," by MeL--sri; Churchill, Snow, and Kydd; "The Coonville Coloured Band," by Charlie Moore; a new song, "A Trip to Paris," by Jack Kydd, the tactful Jn- toriocuto-r; "1 want to dance," by merry George Hiula; another new song, "Joseph, mine the song, "Joseph, namÐ the day," by Undo Willie, who received a tumultu- ous welcome, and responded to a determined en- core. "The hot-pot" quartette, by Messrs Churchill, Snow, Huda and Kydd; a "statue dance" by Messrs Moore, Juan, and Churchill (one of the features of the evening), and "Hero we are again," by "Our George." In the second part very enjoyable numbers were contributed by Mcfsra Dougla,; Campbell and Jack Hughes, of the Pier Head Entertainers; Mills Minnie Moore, &nd Mr Leslie Earl, of WHkimon'a ent-er- tainers, and Miss C?ss?le 0ampbell, an amusing sketch, "Turning the Tables," bringing a happy evening to a close. The members of the minstrel troop wiU ta.ke their benefit at the same hall next Wednesday evening. LLANDUDNO WOMAN CHARGED WITH I THEFT. Louie Nash, of 26, -\Io-tvn- street, was brought up at Llandudno Police Court, on Monday, on a charge of stealing a quantity of bacon and some cveam belonging to another person who had room in the same house. A second charge was preferred against the accused of stealing a table cloth and sideboard cloth, the property of Mrs Baxter, Elsinore Boarding Establishment. P.C. Owen btated that in consequence of complaints made to him he wont to 26, Mostyn-street, where the accused occupied a room, and searched her ¡ box, in which he found a piece of bacon and a jar of cream. He charged the woman with stealing them. She replied, "I did take them, and am very sorry." He further searched her box and found a table cloth with the name Els tiore" marked on the corner, and a side- board cloth. He took the cloths to Elsinore, where Mrs Baxter identified them as her pro- perty. He charged the accused later with the theft of the cloths, and she replied, "I did not steal them; they were given to me by another woman."—Sarah Baxter, of Elsinore Boarding- house, said the accused was in her employ for two weeks in November last year. — Accused pleaded guilty, and paid she took the things and intended taking them back, but did not do so.— The Chairman (Dr. Dalton). said that the Bench had decided to take a lenient view of the case, and defendant would be bound over under the First Offenders' Act.

DEGANWY. l THE VISITORS.—There are a large number of visitors at present staying here, and the book- inga for September are stated to be quite up to the average. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS.—It is reported that a strong unit of the Royal Engineers are to arrive at Deganwy on Monday, under the com- mand of Colonel Kenny, for a period of training in the district. THE BROTHERHOOD—At the weekly meet- ing of the Deganwy Brotherhood, held on Sun- day afternoon, Mr J. W. Hyde presided over a good attendance of The devotional part of the meeting was conducted by Mr Owen Jones and Mr Hyde, the latter also giving an instructive address on "Practical Christianity." The members unanimously decided to forwurd a letter of congratulation to the Rev. D. C. Davies, B.A., formerly curate at Deganwy, on his prefer- ment to the living of Gwyddelwern. VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS.—"B" Company's (Creuddyn Battalion) orders for week ending August 31st are as follows:—The company will parade at headquarters on Saturday, August 28th, at 2.30 p.m.; Sunday, August 29th, at 2.30 p.m.; rifle range open VTednesdays, 3—7 p.m.—Company Commander, E. E. Hender- son, O.C. "n" Company.

I LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. ( ROYAL ENGINEERS EXPECTED.—A com- pany of 250 oiffcers and men of the Royal En- gineers are expected here next Monday. Fern Bank, opposite the railway station, has already been furnished and prepared for the oiffcers. NATURAL CAUSES. Mr Pentir Williams, the county coroner, held an inqueit on Tuesday at Brvnpvdew on the remains of the late Helen Jones, the baby child of Mn Jane Jones, of Llan- dud no. Mr T. Gomer Roberts acted as foreman of the jury. It was stated in evidence that the cfoi'd had suffered from tubenquloaie, and had died from the effects of the disease. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes. THE RUSSIAN FLAG DAY realised £ 20 69 9jd. The organiser for the, d.,triet was Miss P. M. Higgins.

EGLWYSBACH. I THE CORN HARVEST has been started in i earnest here this week. The annual "Grose" should have been held at the village on Mon- day morning, but although a few tanners put in their appearance early in the morning, not one harvester was to b3 had. Farm ere snould know that the military authorities are very ready to Tend men for harvest work provided application bo made to the propar quarter. Again, the road labourers unaer the DMtrM-t Council are at their service on applying to the district authority. EGG COLL W f'I.N-G. --t numb-r of chil- dren attached to the C.M. Connexion at Beth- ania Chapel were last week invited to canvass tho district for eggs for the wounded soldiers, and, thanks to tneir industrious efforts, over 201 eggs were collected and despatched to the central depot of the National Egg Collecting Society. Further contributions in eggs or cash will be gratefully received by Mr K. E. Hughes. The Mills, who is -noting as local depot offioer for the society. NVAR LOAN.—The local branch of the Odd- fellows' Society have taken stock to the value of .£100 in the War Loan. The invitation to local young people to take part in the national loan offers a good investment at a good rate of interest to all who can spare only small amounts. Information regarding toe loan and the way to invest may be had at the local poet office or of the secretary of the Oddfellows' Society.

CERRIGYDRUIDION. [ TO-DAY'S S.t I OIV. -,Given favourable weather, to-day's show promoted by the Uwchaled Agri- cultural Society at Cerrig should prove success- ful, and as the profits are to be devoted to the British Rc-d Cra:s fund it is to be hoped it will attract a record "gate." Apart from the exhibi- tion of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, poultry, -dairy and garden produce, there will be open trotting competitions, turnouts, and galloping races, the trotting trials, etc., to begin at 3.30. The show ground win be open to the publio at 9.30 a.m. Motor 'bu?e3, cha-rs-a-bano and other > conveyances are available to convey passengers to and from all parts. Mr D. J. Hughes, 3, Maffy-nllan,- is raecretary.

WELSH TO THE OORE. ) A prosecutor at a Cardiff court created 81 diver- sion by insistirig on giving his evidence in-Welah although it was stated that he has pgjviously epoken English. Alderman Richard Lewis: Give your evidence in EnglL-h. Prosecutor (in Welsh}: No, air; not if I get three montha. = 1

SIR E. GREY ON GERMAN I PRETENSIONS. AIM OF SUPREMACY AND TRIBUTE. REPLY TO IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR. Sir Edward Grey issued the following letter to tho British Pres3 on Wednesday night:- There Me come points in the speech of the German Chancellor, made last week, which may, I think, be suitably dealt with in a letter to the Press, pending the fuller review of the situation, which may be appropriate to aorne other method and time. I will state the facta and the reflec- tions they fiugfgost aa briefly and clearly as I can, and ask you to be good enough to mak e them | public:— 1. The Belgian record of conversation with the Bj-itish Military Attache was published by Ger- many last autumn to prove that Belgium had trafficked her iieulrtility wia, u3, arid was, in effect, in a plot with us against Germany. Tho conversation of which most use has been made was nev-er reported to the Foreign Office, nor, as far as records show, to the War Office, at the time, and we saw a record of it far the first time when Germany published tho Belgian re- cord. But it bears on the face of it that it referred only to the contingency of Belgium being attacked, that tho entry of the British into Belgium would take plaoe only after the violation of Belgian territory by Germany, and that it did not commit the British Government. No convention or agreement existed between the British and Belgian Governments. Why docs the German Chancellor mention thfe informal conversations in 1St)) and ignore entirely that in April, 1913, I told the Be! gian Minister most em- phatically that what we desired in the oaee of Belgium, aa in that of other neutral countries, was that their neutrality should be respected, and that as long as it was not violated by any other Power we should certainly not send troops ourselves into their territory? DELIBERATE VIOLATION OF BELGIAN NEUTRALITY. Let it be remembered that the first use made by Germany of the Belgian document was to charge Belgium with bad iaath to Germany. What is the true glory? On the 29th July, 3,914, the German Cnanceiior tried to bribe us by a pro- mise of future Belgian independence to become a party lo the violation of LSeigiaji neutrality by Germany. On the outbreak ot w ar*he described the Belgian Treaty as a scrap of paper, and the German Foreign Secretary explained that GeT- many must go through Belgium to attack France, because she could not afford the time to do other- wise. The statement of lierr von Jagow is worth quoting again. The lmponal Government had to advance into France by the quickest and ea.s:est way, "0 as to be able to get well ahead with their operations and endeavour to strike some decijive blow as early as possible. It was a matter of life and death for them, it6, if they had gone by the more southern routeA they could not have hoped, in view of the paucity of roads and the strength of tho fortresse: to have got through without for- midable opposition, entailing- great loss of time. J f|is loss ot time would havo meant time gained by the RuK-ians for bringing up their troops to tne German frontier. Rapidity of action was the great German Beset, while that of Russia was an inexhaustible supply of troops. In the Reichstag, too. on the 4th August, 1914, the German Chancellor stated, in referring to tiio violation of tho neutrality of .Belgium and Luxemburg. "The wrong—I speak opetilv--th-o wrong we thereby commit we will try to make good as soon as our miiit-ary aims have been attained. h The violation of Belgian neutrality tias there- fore deliberate, although Germany had actually guaranteed that neutrality, and surely there has been nothing more despicably mean than the at- tempt to justify it ex post facto, by bringing against the innocent and inoffensive Belgian Gov- ernment and people the totally false charge of having plotted: against Germany. The German Chancellor does not empha~u?.e in his latest speech that charge, which lias been spread broadcast against Belgium. Is it withdrawn,? And, if so, will Germany make reparation for the cruel wrong done to JJe^ium? ANGLO-GERMAN NEGOTIATIONS OF 1912. 2. The negotiations far an Anglo-German agreement in 1912, referred to by the German Chancellor, ivere bi-jliglit to a. point at which it was clear that they could have no eucees?. unless we in effect gave a promise of absolute neutrality while Germany remained free under her Alliances to take ptrt in European war. This can, and shall, be explained by publishing an account of tho negotiations, taken from the records in the Foreign Offioe. 3. The Chancellor quotes an isolated sentence from my speech of the 3rd August, 1914, to prove tihat we were ready for war. In the very next sentence, which he might have quoted but does not quote, I said: "We are going to suffer, I am afraid, terribly in this war. whether we are in it or whether we stand -aside." I leave it to anyone outside Germany in any neutral country to settle for him.self whether those are the words of a man who had desired and planned European war, or of one who had laboured to avert it. The extent of the German Chancellor'*? misapplica- tion of the isolated sentence which he quotes will be obvious to anyone who reads the full context of the speech. As to the other statement attrcbuted to me: not even when we were perfectly free, wfoen Japan, who was our Ally, bad not entered the war, and when. we were not pledged to other Allies as we are now by the Agreement of the 5th September, 1914, did rAY anything so ridicu- lous or untrue as t^iAt it was in the interest of Germany that we had gone to war, and with the object of restraining Russia. 4. The war would1 have been avoided if a con- ference had been' agreed to. Germany on tho flimsiest pretext shut the door against it. I would wreck nothing on a. point of form, and cx- pressed myself reedy to acquieoc in any method of mediation that Germany could suggest if mine was not acceptable. Mediation, I said, was? ready to oome into-,opexation by any method that Germany thought possible, if 4only Germany would pre. the button in the interests of peace. I THE DEATH WARRANT SIGNED BY GERMANY. The German Chancellor, according to his speech, encouraged nothing except direct discus- sion between Vienna and Petrograd. But what ohanco hid that of success when, as wo heard afterwa.rds, tjhe German Ambassador at Vienna waa expresing- the opinion that Riwsia would stand aside, and conveying to his colleagues the impression thlflt he desired war from the first, and that his strong personal bias prolxibly col- oured his action there? Some day, pernapfl, the world will know what I really parsed: between Gwmsny and Austria respecting the ultimatum to Serbia. and its con- sequences. It has become only too apparent that in the proposal of a Conference which we made, which Russia, France, and Ital,7 agreed to, and which Germany vetoed, lay the only hope of peace. And it was such a good hope Serbia had c- cepted nearly all of the Austrian ultimatum, severe and violent as it was. The points out- standing could have been settled honoarably and fairly in a Conference in a week. Germany ought to have known, and must have known, that we should take the same straight and honour- able part in it that she herself recognised we had taken m Balkan Conference, working not for diplomatic victory of a group but for fair settlement, and readv to side against any attempt to exploit the. Conference unfairly to the dis- advantage of Germany or Austria. The refusal of a Conference bv Germany, though it did not decide British participation in the war, did in fact decide the question of peace or war for Europe, and sign the death warrant of the many hundreds of thousands who have been killed in this war. Ncr must it be forgotten that the Emperor of Russia proposed to the German Emperor that the Austro-Serb dispute should be settled by the Hague Tribunal. Is there one candid soul in Germany and Aus- tria-Hungary who, looking back on the past year, does not regret that neither the British nor Rus- sian proposal was accepted? WAR FOR INDEMNITIES. 5. And witut- is the German programme as we gather it from the speech of the Chancellor and public utterances in Germany now? Germany to control the destiny of all other nations; to he the shield of peace and freedom of big and snuxll nations/' these are the Chancellor's words: an it-on peace and a freedom under a Prussian shield and under German supremacy. Germany su- preme, Germany alone would be free: free to break international treaties; free to crush w!?n it pleased her: free to refuse all mediation free to go to war when it suited her; freø, when she did go to war, to break again all rules of civilisa- tion and humanity on land and sea; and, while she may act thus, all her commerce at sea is to remain as free in time of war as all commerce is in time of- peace. Freedom of the sea may be a very reasonable subject for discussion, definition, and agreement between nations after this war; but not by itself alone, not while there is no free- dom and no security against war and German methods of war on land. If there are to be guarantees against future war, let than be equal, comprehensive, and effective guarantees that bind Germany as weli as other nations, including our- selves. Germany is to be supreme. The freedom of other nations is to be that which Germany metes out to them. Such is apparently the conclusion to be drawn from the Gelman Chancellor's speech; and to this the German Minister of Fin- ance adds that the heavy burden o'f thousands of millions must be borne through decade?, not by Germany, but by those whom she is pleased to call the instigators of the war. In other words, for decades to come Germany claims that whole nations who have resisted her should labour to pay her tribute in the form of war indemnities. Not on such terms can peace be concluded or the life of other nations than Germany be free cr even tolerable. The speeches of the German Chancellor and Finance Minister make it appear that Germany is-fighting for supremacy and tri- bute. If that is so j and as long as it is 6c, our Allies and wc- ..it- fighting and must fight for the right to live, not under German supremacy, but ili real freedom and safety. E. GREY. Foreign Office, August 25th. ——————

TVQRTH WALES ADVERTISING BOARD. A meeting of the Executive Committee ef the North Wales Advertising Board was held on Tuesday, at Cohvyn Bay, Mr Edward Allen pre- siding. The Committee considered that ample- accom- modation for visitors is now available in the North Wales resorts, and it was stated that, while at present there is a very fair number of visitors at the resorts within the area of the Board, there is room for many more. The Board's advertising was under considera- tion. and it was felt that press advertising had proved to be the best medium for reaching the public.

ALLEGED THEFT OF JEWELLERY ATLLANBERIS CHARGE AGAINST A BRIGHTON VISITOR. At a special County Police Court at Carnar- von, on Monday, before Messrs Thomas Hughes and G. H. Humphreys, Mrs Florence Shilingford, a fashionably dressed woman from Brighton, was charged with larceny. Mr W. R. Hughes (Messrs S. R. Dew and Hughes, Carnarvon) defended. Supt. Williams stated that the defendant was alleged to have stolen jewellery valued at £18, the property of Miss Marshall, a visitor at the Dol- badarn Hotel, Llanberis. The defendant arrived at Llanberis in a char-a-banc from Llandudno, and she was alleged to have stolen the jewellery from a bedroom at the Dolbadarn Hotel, where she wag supposed to be having lunch. Miss M. L. Marshall, a visitor staying at the Dolbadarn Hotel, Llanbcris, and who resides at Broadwater, Worthine, gave evidence that at 1.30 on August 19th she was in her bedroom at the hotel, when the defendant opened the door and said she was looking for the lavatory. Wit- ness left the room and conducted the defendant to another landing. At that time witness' watch and chain and bracelet were on the dressing table opposite the door. Witness afterwards returned to her room, placing the jewellery in a corner of the drawer of the dressing table, and covering it over with lace and veils. Then she went down- litairi, for lunch. Returning to her bedroom 25 minutes later she found the door open, and the jewellery gone. She informed the proprietor, who gave the police information. Witness next saw the defendant sitting on a char-a-banc about six o'clock the same day, and she alighted at the request of Sergeant Jones, and as she entered the hotel the missing bracelet fell at witness's feet. The watch and chain were subsequently restored to her. She valued the stolen jewellery at £ 18. W itness added that she had no wish to press the charge as the defendant must feel her position and the disgrace very acutely. Cross-examined: Witness said that L18 was not a sentimental value of the jewellery. Sergeant Jones (10) said that on August 19th, in consequence of certain inquiries lie decided to wdell the chars-a-huroc which conveyed passengers to and from the foot of Snowdon. In one of them was tho defendant, and he requested her to alight. He said he wanted to speak to her privately, and she demanded to know the reason. He said that articles had been missing from the hotel. Witness noticed a bangle dropping from defendant's right hand, and she had a watch and chain in her left hand. When charged at the police station defendant replied, "I don't know what to say. I found them in the lava- tory." The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Trevor Roberts) stated that the charge was one of stealing from a dwelling-house, with which the Bench could not deal. If it was a caso of simple larceny they could deal with it. Supt. Williams raid the charge would be re- duced to one of simple larceny. When formally charged the defendant pleaded guilty. Mr Hughes, on the defendant's behalf, said shs-was married in' August, 1890, when she was only 20 years of age, her husband, a widower, being ten years her seiiior. When 32 years of age she gave birth to her seventh child, and was in a bad state of health, and had consulted several specialists. From 1900 to 1902 she, was continual- ly under a doctor's care, and in 1902 she was twice operated upon. The Magistrates' Clerk: Is it necessary to men- tion all these facts? The Chairman: You can reserve them for the Quarter Sessions. Mr Hughes: I understand that Supt. Williams is prepared to deal with the charge as one of simple larceny. Tha Chairman: We cannot deal with it here to-di:y Mr Hughes: If you have decided that you can- not deal with it to-day it is no use my going 0 1. The Magistrates' Clerk: I do not think the Bench can deal with it. Mr Hughes: Not with the consent of the police? The Magistrates' Clerk: No. The Chairman: I am sorry the Bench cannot deal with it to-day. Mr Hughes pointed out that the superintendent, who was the prosecutor, wished the Bench to deal with the caso as one of simple larceny, and Miss Marshall did not wish to press the charge. Surely the Bench could reduce the charge? The Bench comnutted the defendant for trial at the Carnarvonshire Quarter Sessions, to be held in October. Bail was allowed, the defend- ant in £ 20 and one surety in £20. Mr Hughes intimated »that he had communi- cated with a brother-in-law of the defendant, who lived at Brighton.

NEW MONTGOMERYSHIRE MAGISTRATES. The appointment of the following magistrates for Montgomeryshire was announced on Wednes- day :— Mr William Humphreys, Kgremont, Welshpool, retired grocer. Mr T. Simpson Jones, Wert wood, Welshpool, well-known antiquarian. Mr F. Campbell, Machynlleth, gentle- man. Mr T. Pugh Evans, The Mount TIanfeclian, county councillor. Mr Maurice Evans, Wernllwyn, Welshpool, stock breeder. Mr Maurice Evan-i, Caellewelyn, Llanfair, farmer And county councillor. Mr Edward Hughes, Mathafarn, Machynlleth, farmer and county alderman.

OUR "PUNCH" CARTOON. Sergeant (to Tommy, who has fallen out for the fourilz lin?e): "W)iAT! AT IT AGAIN? Yo-u KNOW YOU OUGHT NEVEB I TO HAVB JOINXD THIS 'EBE LAD. YOU OUGHT TO 'AVE JOINED THE FfStXO CORPS. TilEV ONLY 1.ETS YOV FALL OUT ONOE tiiXKE Reproduced y permission of Ptltlch. j

NEWS RECEIVED AFTER GOING TO PRESS. i 1r ',w .?-'    Pietur. tells a StOfy:t What to do j When trouble i comes. | NATURE gives fair warning when X\l anything is wrong inside the body. When warned of kidney trouble } by an aching back or disordered urin- ation, give the kidneys prompt help. Kidney trouble is dangerous and soon upsets the healthiest system, causing rheumatic attacks, gravel, | stone, lumbago and dropsy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are unsurpassed for kidney and uladder j troubles. But it is good sense to give up any bad habit that tends to weaken the kidneys, such as too much meat eating, overwork, worry, liquor-drink- j ing and excesses. Drinking water is a good habit, for it helps flush the poisons out of the kidneys. These are Nature's simple precau- tions, and with the aid of Doan's Pills bring quick relief. i BANGOR ADVICE. On April 9th, 1914, Mr Humphreys, of 16, Britannia-street, near the Methodist Church, Upper Bangor, sild: I had a serious attack of kidney complaint some years ago. For several months I was ill. Tho chief symptoms was the terrible pains in the small of my back I was so bad that I could hardly keep about. The water was in a bad state and caused me a deal of pain when seeking relief. "But fortunately I tried Doan's backache kidney pills, which quickly cured me of this disorder. Since then I have usually kept a box in the house and taken an occasional dose when I feel out of sorts, and they always do me a world of good. I cannot speak highly enough of DQ,uÙ pills.-(Signc () J. Humphreys. On May 5th, months later,— Mr Humphreys said:—" I am dchght- ed to tell you ?hat I have kept entirely free from kidney complaint since I gave mv testi- '• monial fo: Doan's backache kidney pills. i They deserve every word of praise they get. AU dealers, cr 21;) a box, 6 bows jj-q, ftotn l-'osUr- .»IcCUilan Cc., 8. W'clls-st,, Cjcjoid st., i.ettdvn, IK ILL Scni for Flee Hook on Moderation, Cheerfulness and other Long Life Lam." Be SURE yoa get the tame Pills as Mr. Humphreys had.

GARDENING NOTES. I BY HORACE J. WRIGHT, F.R.H.S. I BULBS IN FIBRE. I For those whose conveniences are severely re- stricted there is assuredly no more delightful method of growing bulbs than in ornamental or plain bowls of suitable fibre without drainage. True, they can be put in glasses of water and success will be achieved, but the results will not prove nearly as satisfactory as when bow ls are employed and a wider selection of kinds is at command thus affording that variety which is so desirable in gardening. The initial expense in bowl culture obviously depends to a considerable extent upon the tastes of the cultivator in regard to the receptacles since bowls may be bought for a few pence or on the other hand several shillings each may be expend- ed on them. and the flowers will be as good in the cheap one as in the other. Generally speak- ing it is desirable that plain bowls shall be util- ised so that there shall be nothing to detract from the attractiveness of tho fully developed blooms. Then, too, there will be some difference in the cost of the bulbs. If rare varieties are required they will cost more than popular ones simply be. cause the stock is so much more limited. Again the effect will De just as gratifying with the old favourites us with the novelties. The only difficult point in this phase cf pro- cedure is to have the fibre correctly moist at the outset and maintain it so to the finish. Master the secret of this and success is certain to accrue. No one can give explicit directions that are ap- ■ plicable to all cases, an d it therefore becomes a I matter purely for individual judgment. When the fibre comes it will be dry spread it in a thin laver, sprinkle with water and thoroughly mix. Then grasp a handful and grip it tightly; if it falls down very gently and slowly it is right, but if it remains a close mass or instartly crumbles it is too wet on the one hand and too dry on the other; the remedy in each instance is ap- parent. Always put a few lumps of charcoal at the bottom of the bowl and do not ram in the fibre excessively hard. As soon as the bowls are fur- nished put them in a dark position for from five to eight weeks to encourage the development of roots in advance of leaves. Hyacinths, daffodils, polyanthus narcissi, tulips, crocuses, and snow- drops thrive well. < GREENHOUSE SHADING. With the end of this month the necessity of shading on the majority of greenhouses and con- servatories will be reduced to the minimum. When roller blinds arc fitted the question causes no anxiety since they are lowered and raised according to circumstances, but when a material has been stippled on the glass, as is forced on amateurs and others in very many instances, the rose is different. Usually the rains have thinned the covering to such a degree that no harm can result, but occasionally the compound sticks close- er and longer than is defirable and where that has en the case some of it must be promptly removed or the occupants of the structure will inevitably suffer. It is not suggested that the whole of the shading need be removed immedi- ately, but simply that the coating shall be re- duced so that it does no more than break the .strong light. I CAPE COWSLIPS. These, Lachenalias of botanists, are delightful flowers for the room, greenhouse, and conserva- tory, which ought to receive more attention from amateurs seeing that the bulbs are procurable at most reasonable prices, that they are suitable equally for pans, pots, or baskets, and that their culture is of the simplest. The earlier they are put into the soil, no matter what the receptacle may be, the better, as it is imperative to success that they shall be permitted to start steadily and make the whole of their progress without the slightest suspicion of forcing. The usual com- post of loam, leaf mould, or refuse manure and sand answers splendidly, and when basket cul- ture is the order of the day do not omit to set bulbs to come through the bottom and sides as well as the top. The most popular of the Lachen- alias are Nelsoni, tricolour and pendula. J MAIDENHAIR FERNS. Very young plants in sniali pots should be trans- ferred to larger ones immediately the roots de- mand additional room; it is not wise to defer the task until the late autumn and winter. See that older plants in active progress receive plenty of water with soot water of the colour ot pale ale not less frequently than twice each week. I FEEDING ROSES. Many amateurs limit the feeding of their roses to the late spring and early summer months when the buds are rapidly developing, and there is no doubt that a very considerable amount of good is done, but the work should not then necessarily cease for tho whole of the year. As a matter of fact, one can often do infinitely more good by feeding in the late summer, autumn, and winter, provided that proper care and intelligence are exercised. Plants which are already growing too luxuriantly do not, of course, require stimulants, neither do those which are in poor health, but others that obviously demand assistance should have it forthwith and successively as judgment directs. These remarks apply equally to the plants f grown in the form of bushes and standards as to the decorative and rambling roses of borders, arches, pergolas, arbours, and other positions. t At the present season it is decidedly unwise to use any strong liquor, but when the plants are at rest in the winter the stuff may be of appreci- ably higher food value without the least risk of injury to the roots. There is one point to which it is impossible to attach too much importance, and that is to make absolutely certain that the eoil is pleasantly moist to a depth of about two feet before any liquid manure is applied; this is a rule which must be rigidly observed at all seasons of the year, and with all kinds of plants, though there is seldom material danger from the middle of November to the end of February, be- cause the ground is then almost always well stocked with moisture. The particular kind of food must be decided by each grower, and it cannot be said that it matters very much what is used. I should in- variably prefer natural manures to concentrated fortilisers for roses, but most admirable results may be achieved by the judicious application ot. the latter in certain soils and surroundings. 1°; oB all cases err on the side of weakness rather thai*; strength; and if it is decided to proceed on a; course of ejing, endeavour to provide thre* different kinds and use them in turn. Th.e JI: just one othr point which must not be cve,, j looked, and that )s to avoid anything of a power- -|S fully stimulating nature onwards througii th* X winter, or harm instead of good must r8:" S CATERPILLARS. M There are plenty of these marauders on varioHj JH plants in the garden, and as they work pri ieir '%m aily in the evening when dusk is approaching ot.¡ has arrived they too frequently escape destruc-" tion. It is, however, necessary that (iefillitc, ftepo shall be taken for their extermination or it certain that they will seriously debilitate, if t-flelil do not kill, many of the most cherished plants )11, J the place. The best plan is to set aside an e%-ef"( ) ing or more to the purpose and go ahead assidt}": ously with a lantern. Thoroughly overhaul cver i part of the plant under inspection and do ¡¡o omit at the same time to put an end to the career j of any slugs or snails that may be observed. Thj'1 process is, of course, tedious,' but it has the of being effectual and no risk of injury is involveT j as occurs when strong insecticides are ulJpJOltó to the same end. LATE HERBACEOUS FLOWERS. J These arc very precious possessions since thf* maintain the interest and charm of the on:?? garden until t.he frosts of autumn come to ?"" (werything to rest or death- Appreciating ?'? < great value should impress upon the cu!¡iy!Or necessity for giving them the %?ery best attcntic!* ? to encourage them to yield the finest flowers 01'et. the longest time. They are common)y gr os" ecil ers and the soil must not therefor be permit? .? to become as dry as dust and it is atmo&t .J?? .? wise to add a specIal food in the form of li(I'llA manure either when the soil is moist frcm rai or after artificial applications. So that the fta»' ing is done eincient'y and in a manner retains the graca of habit of each plant ha?!??. Pick off all the blossoms immediately that the/ cease to have decorative value. LIL1UM CANDIDUM. I If tho bulbs of lilium candidum have not .fe; been planted it is of paramount importance th»N the work shall be accomplished with all It is simply courting disappointment" to plant tbiJ, beautiful lily in late autumn or spring; from the j middle of August to the middle of September the correct time. Do not, in any circurnstLillct4 plant deeply as bulbs practically un the surface j not suffer so badly from the disease GATHERING FRUIT. I This is a task of peculiar pleasure to the aJI111" j s teur, but it is more than doubtful whether M attaches sufficient importance to the miwnet j which it is carried out. In the process one ?** to consider the fruits themselves and aIEo tb fpurs on the trees since these have to yield crï!J in succeeding years. If the fruits are h«"d? roughly and are consequently bruised they i fail to keep and thus substantial value i? loS; i whilo if spurs are broken the future prospects prejudiced. Then again It is imperative that gathering shall be accomplished at precisely right time because fruits left too long will fagi and be spoiled and those taken too soon  and be ?f.,ilt each specimen on small trees  gently lifting it upwards towards the spur which it is tittached if it is ripe it will part <? ? readi!y. Where this course is impossible several fruits by cutting them open and wlef., :'j is seen that th& pips in the majority are bi, ?'y vest the crop In all instances the tLt*eP$ must be placed in baskets with proper care ? not thrown in to be bruised and ruined. » I STORING FRUI1S.. t The storage of fruits is a ?natter of con??' able importance. Those who have admirably L' V structed fruit rooms which they keep swed f¡ ventilation and most scrupulously clean are ??itlei worry siHpe their circumstances conduce to OC4 I ces, b.ut amateurs have to store in any room Ila they must spare no eflorts to ensure perfect cil'o 11' liness and an equable temperature because tieoo? help substantially to the most satisfactory T(iret0 As far as possible store in single layers as thaf will not then be trouble through heatmg choicest dessert pears ought to be wrapped  rately in tissue paper and stored in drawers i suitable room I ROOT PRUNING.. gt f When the trees grow so exuberantly that j do not produce flowers it. is necessary to h"e course to- root pruning which should be 'r.Jf about the end of September. It is wise to "-? the trees now with every care so that  time comes to carry out the work it can be pt*Ij forward to co:npletion without delay or e%t:"tj*_ least hesitation.

I WELSH WAR SAVINGS. I I Initiating the Campaign > I ) ——— ? t On Tuesday Sir Herbert Roberts, M.P ?y. man of th? Welsh Liberal Parliamentary øJ met in London Mr Sidney Robinson, Mi.' ? other members of tho party for the pijrl)'Ol??O tJ taking further 6teps to launch t" W?? saving.* campaign. The despatch of the circular to be issued ? lord K?yoi's and mayors of boroughs *?? the chairmen of County Council was &pprov?d. 1,14 This circular states that t? ?encr?i conduct ,I campaign would be undM-takeu by the OJUJD1';bØ( of ?ei?i M.r.'e, and whilst it was expect^ local expenses would be defrayed by ??' øø,J mitt?ea the leaflets and posters of the ??'?<? tary War 8a.\tB?6 Committee would be Lit- ti,.Cl -ir disposal, and ilKT?turc in Welsh uould be ?e? from time to time when required. In WO ???ttt of requwts being made for speaker "? ,.6?? locahtle8 for special meetings, an eetttn?e C tit*. cxpeneos in connection with &ub m<e'?? 011:4 be eubmitt?d to the Committee of W-cish n?c _??f? for the approval of tho Treasury before  -A W11l be sanctioned. The dommutmg cond.?.'? ??' the caajgll was voiunt?ry serrice. '.rhei' ¡ mittec intend to save mouy as far as ,b?. Mr Ellie Davies, M.P., amd Col. ???'f?cf<C?' Jon€?, M.P., Me 'oint eecrewiœ of ?; mittes.