The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Public Announcements. PRIMROSE LEAGUE BALL ALTERATION OF DATE 5918 FROM FRIDAY, JANUARY 9th, TO MONDAY, JANUARY 12th. ASSEMBLY ROOM, OLD COLWYN. High-class Musical and Cinematograph 41 Entertainment, In aid of the Old Colwyn Men's Club. FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 16th, 1903, At 7-30 o'clock. 5993 Prices of Admission = 2s. is. & 6d. Chester Easter Crown EISTEDDFOD. Prizes Exceed £ 50. SYLLABUS, with all particulars, to be had from Messrs W. H. SMITH & SON, Railway Bookstalls, in North Wales, Chester, Crewe, Birkenhead, and Liverpool (Lime-st.), or the Secretary, J. BENN, 7, Hamilton- street, Chester. Price Id., per post, ld, c23D Public Hall, Colwyn Bay. Enormous Attraction. TWO NIGHTS ONLY & ONE MATINEE. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 16th & 17th, & MATINEE, SATURDAY, JAN. 17th, at 2 p.m. will present Mr. Nugent his Gra,idXmas Pantomime, "AU Baba & The Forty Thieves." First-class Company. Gorgeous Costumes. Frill Chorus and Ballet. New Scenery. Doors open at 7-30 commence at 8. Admission 3; 2/ 1/6,1/ and 6d. (limited). C8j —— FIRST —— GILCHRIST LECTURE. Defects and Curiosities of Sight," 4 By Dr. W. STIRLING, At the VICTORIA PAVILION, COLWYN BAY, On FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1903. Full particulars will appear in next week's, issue as to the Course of Lectures. c8J Public Notices. NORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK LIMITED. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH DIVIDEND. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Dividend of Ten per cent, per annum for the Half-year ended 31st ultimo, on the Capital of the Company, and a Bonus of Eight per cent. per annum (making a total distribution for the year of 16 per cent.), will be paid to the proprietors on and after the 20th instant at the Head Office and the various branches and at the London and Westminster Bank, Lothbury, c London. The Income Tax will, as usual, be paid by the Bank. The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from this date to the 20th instant, inclusive. By order of the Directors, T. ROWLAND HUGHES, General Manager. Liverpool, 5th January, 1903. 6006 Situations Vacant. WANTED, Cooks, Housemaid Waitresses. General Servants suited free, and Girls.— Apply BROOKLEA. Bay View-road, Colwyn Bay. 6014 ANTED, GENERAL.—Apply MRS. HOMES, Merridale, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay. 6013 ANTED, good GENERAL SERVANT.— tV Apply MRS. SMITH, The Windsor, Conway- road, Colwyn Bay. 6015 ANTED, GENERAL SERVANT, age Tbout 18.—TAPTON MOUNT, Woodland Park, Colwyn Bay. 6008 SECOND CARTER Wanted on a Farm.—Apply S by letter, D.H., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6002 STATE (^RPENTEiraiid JOINER Wanted. —Apply by letter, D.I., Pioneer Offices. Colwyn Bay. 6003 WANTED, COOK. Two in family, no washing. W Housemaid kept, excellent home.-kppiv by letter, D.L., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6005 WA-NLTE D for Llanfairfechan, a thoroughly good Vt GENERAL SERVANT. Apply, in first instance, to Mrs. DAVIES, 1, Glyn Terrace, Pen-y- bryn, Old Colwyn. 5995 ANTED, a GENERAL (Plain Cooking) for Old Colwyn; also young person, 16 to 18, as HOUSEMAID-WAITRESS. Apply, D.G., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 5996 WANTED good GENERAL one who can wash. Apply, SMITH'S HOTEL, Deganwy. 5998 ANTED, for Grocery Trade, an ERRAND W BOY, about 15, willing to make himself gener- ally useful and to learn the above trade. Board and lodgings, salary, &c.-D.M., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6009 ANTED.-GOOD GENERAL, must wash and r V plain cook good home offered, fare paid il6 to ilg to suitable person.—10,Pepper-st.,Chester. 5944 WANTED.- Young Girl as GENERAL W SERVANT (country). MRS. BORTHWICH, Plas Llewellyn, Abergele, 5943 ANTED.—A Good GENERAL SERVANT, must Be strong and clean.—Apply, MBS. F W. HYDE, Gwynant, Park-rd., Hale, Altrincham. 5947 WANTED at once, good useful WAITRESS.— Apply, stating age, references, &c., to GEORGE HOTEL, Bangor. 5956 GOOD GENERAL, able to.wash; small family; character required. Apply D.B., Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 5954 WANTED, young GENERAL for small private family.—Apply VALETTA, Rhos-on-Sea. 5954a WANTED, a GENERAL for quiet country place two in family; early riser essential; no washing., —Apply MRS. RIRDEN, The Hollies, Sefton, near Liverpool. 5952 WANTED, by January 11th, a HOUSE PARLOURMAID. — Address S., Dyffryn Dulas, Llandulas, Abergele. 5951 Situations Wanted. MASSEUSE seeks good home as LADY COM- PANION or HOUSEKEEPER. Address R., c/o Belgravia Library, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. 5960 STRONG YOUTH, age 19, would give his services S in any respectable employment for board, lodgings, and washing; highest references given; gardening or farmwork preferred.—Apply D.C., c/o Pioneer Offices, Colwyn BIoY. 5961 ANTED, situation as TRAVELLER, or Posi- tion of Trust; 32 years of age tall, good appearance; 16 years business experience (five years present situation) highest testimonials total abstainer.-R.A.W., Knowle House, Buckley, near Chester. 6102 For Sale-Various. WHY BE BOTHERED WITH keeping FERRETS, when for Is. GAME- VV KEEPER of 41 years' experience will send whole of following REAL, GENUINE RECIPES :— Drawing and Catching Rats in enormous quantities, alive or dead destroying moles by millions Bolting Rats or Rabbits from their holes; Drawing Game any distance; compelling Rabbits to lay out for covert shooting; forcing Hens to lay, best on earth infallible cures for Gapes in Pheasants and Poultry very Valuable Fanciers' Secret; how to settle any fresh dog so that he will not leave owner trapping hares, rabbits, foxes, &c., alive;keep pigeons at home and attract stray birds; Curing Skins; making dubbin, &c., guaranteed genuine (registered copy- right). Thousands of unsolicited testimonials.—N. TOMSON, Frederic-place, Weymouth. 6000 BEAUTrFUL HARMONIUM in Polished Oak, with Six Stops, only £ 2 15s.—"D.K. Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay. 6004 ITIOR SALE, Flag Pole, Wire Netting, Strawberry and Rhubarb Plants.—" MARIAN BACH," Old Colwyn. 5994 BABY'S LONG CLOTHES.-Coiuplete set 50 articles, very choice, unused, 21s. Approval.— MRS. MAX, The Chase, Nottingham. 5847 FORTSALE. — HOT-AIR INCUBATOR, 200 Eggs, £ 5.—HEATHFIELD, Thingwall Barnston, Birkenhead. 5942 WANTED, 200 Tons Clean, Coarse SAND (sea sand no use) for job near Rhyl.— Apply C. E. CARDEN, Contractor, Penkridge, Stafford. 5970 OTATOES, splendid quality, cheap, sell any JL quantity. W. G. EVANS, Merchant, Bangor. 5903 SAFES. — Large Variety; Half-price; limited time.—LEVY'S, 55, Frederick-st., Sunderland. 56*54__ FISH.—lOst. kit Cod, Ling, Haddocks, Plaice, 10/ Finneys, 3/- box; Kippers, Bloaters, 2/- box bass, selected fish, 2/6; headless Haddocks, 1/- per st.; salt Cod, 2/- per st.; fresh Herrings, 3/6 per hundred. —LACY & SON, Fish Docks, Grimsby. 5584 ARDBN SOIL—TO BE SOLD, a large quantity of DECAYED TURF for Potting or Garden purposes.—Apply to MR. BOOK, Estate Offices, Park- road, Colwyn Bay. 5477 ENUINE Welsh Oid Oak Furniture. Several of G the very Old Welsh Style. Three-piece Cabinets, Sideboards, or Dressers, Chests, Settles, Chairs, Clocks, Rushlight Holders, Brasses, Curios, Old Lustre and other China.—Particulars, JONES, 49, Denbigh-street, Llanrwst. 4526 N Sale Prime RYEGRASS and CLOVER HAY; also Prime MEADOW HAY, grown in the Vale of Clwyd. Truck loads delivered at any Railway Station.—For prices apply to WM. ROBERTS, Coal and Corn Merchant, Rhyl. Telephone 31 Rhyl. 4629 WIRE NAILS, Mixed, 9s. per cwt.; 281bs., 2s. 6d.; Screws, mixed, 30s. per cwt.; 281bs., 8s.; wire cut, wrought and malleable nails, tacks, shoe nails, rivets, &c., wholesale prices.—MIDLAND NAIL WORKS, 25, Rea-st., Birmingham. John Pyne, Proprietor. 5615 PLENDID BALED WHEAT STRAW, 45s. per kj ton on rails; splendid baled Barley or Oat Straw, 40s. per ton on rails; prime Clover and Rye- grass Hay, 75s. per ton on rails prime Meadow Hay, 70s. per ton on rails; Up-to-Date or Magnum Eating Potatoes, 57s. 6d. per ton on rails Carrots, per ton, 40/ Swedes, 15/- per ton on rails; Short White Oats, 6/6 per 1051bs. on rails; Flour, 21/ 23/ 25/ 27/ 28/- per 2801bs. delivered; Indian Meal, 14/3 Bran, 4/6 per sack delivered Linseed Cake, 175/- per ton; indec. Cotton Cake, 110/- delivered; Fattening Cake, 140/- per ton delivered; Dairy Cake, 135/- delivered. Samples on application.—E. T. HUGHES, The Stores, Ruthin. 4312

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. ROBERTS-18th Kov., 46, Clwyd-street, the wife of Mr. David Roberts, of a son. ROBERTS-23th Dec., at 51, Borthvn, Ruthin, the wife of Mr. Griffith Roberts, of a son. ROGERS-2nd Dec., at 84, Mwrog-streot, Huthin, the wife of Mr. Edward Rogers, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—On the 1st inst., at 5, Station-road, LIane wst, the wife of D. Williams, postman, of a son. MARRIAGES. BOWEN—JONES—On New Year's Day, at Zion Congrega- tional Church, Conway, Mr Robert David Bowen, of the Bee Hive," Penmaenmawr, to Miss Annie Jones, of Leeds House, Penmaenmawr. HERSEE-DAVIES — At English Congregational Church, Llandudno, on New Year's Day, Mr George Haley Hersee, of Berkeley Cottage, Back North Parade, Llandudno, to Miss Lucy Mary Davies, of 2, Ty-issa Cottages, Trevor-street, Llandudno. Sl\fITH-DAVIEs-At St Michael's Church, Bettws-y-Coed, on the 2nd inst., by the Rev. A. O. Evans, of Bettws-y- Coed, assisted by the Rev. E. Evans, of Llansadwrn, Thomas Connell, younger son of the late Peter Sha klie Smith, of Edinburgh (sole partner of Messrs. T. & H. Smith & Co.), to Louise Conway, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Jese Conway Davies, of Bettws-y Coed, North Wales. 5989 SCOTT-ROBERTS-ON Nov. 15. at St. Oswald's, Baklop, Punjaub, by the Rev. J. B. Handford, M.A., Norman Scott, Lieut. Indian Medical Service. 1th Ghurka Rifles, son of the late John Scott, Esq., of Greenock, to Laura, second daughter of the late Hugh Roberts, Esq., formerly manager of the North and South Wales Bank, Llanrwst. 5990 GOLDEN WEDDING. WILLIAMS — ROBERTS — Jan. 5, 1853, at the Cathedral, Bangor, by the Rev. Evan Pughe, B.A Hugh Williams, assistant engineer, R.N., to Margaret, younger daughter of Mr. David Roberts. 'Rallt Newydd (both of Holvhead). 2, Victoria-avenue, Upper Bangor, January 5, 1933. DEATHS. BROADBENT-On January 5th, at Angorfa, Old Colwyn, Eliza, eldest daughter of the late Robert Broadbent, J.P., The Hollies, Stalybridge. 6017 CLARKE-Dee, 28, at ETivion Hotel, Llangol'on, Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, aged 19 years. EVANs-Jan. 1, at Gorphywsfa, Llanrug, Carnarvonshire, aged 68 years, Hannah Evans (formerly of Rhosddu). FREME-Jan. 2, aged 26 years, Thomas James Freme, of Glan Cerw, Tynant, Corwen, second son of the late James Freme, of Wepre Hall, Flintshire. GRIFFITHS—On the 4th inst., at Picill, Dwygyfylchi, Robert Griffiths, aged 68 years. HOLLAND—Dec. 28, at 54, Borthyn, Ruthin, Mrs. Jane Holland, aged 88years. HOPE-On the 6th inst., at Tai Cochion, Meliden, Ruth Hope, aged 89 years. HUGHES-On the 3rd inst., at 49, High-street, Penmaen- mawr, Ellen, widow of the late James Billsland Hughes, aged 70 years. JONEs-On the 29th ult., at 24, High-st.,Rhyl, W. T. Jones aged 7 mouths. JoxEs-On the 1st inst., at Bryn Cottage, Tremerchion, St. Asaph, John Jones, aged 81 years. KrNn-On the 2nd inst., at Brynterin Farm, Rhyl, Alice Rebecca King, aged 3 months. MADOCKS—Dec. 29, aged 77, at 32, Eaton Place, Lou Ion, S.W., Henry liobarts Madocks, formerly of the Bengal Civil Service, son of John Madocks, M.P., of Glanywern, Denbighshire. MCCARTFR-Oll the 1st inst., at Railway Cottages, Pen- maenbach, Penmaenmawr, Letitia, daughter of Charles McCarter, aged 12 months. PRICE—On December 31st, 1902, at h's residence, Aigburth, Villa, Sefton-road, Old Colwyn, aged 44, Edward Price. Was interred at Old Colwyn Cemetery, January 2, 1903. 6011 --ROBF.RTS-(-In the blst ult., at Erwfforchog, Llanglenin, Jane Roberts, aged 77 years. ROBERTS—Jan. 2, at Foxhall, near Denbigh, Mr. John Rob rts, aged 78. No flowers. THOMAS—On the -1st ult,lat 22, Victoria-road, Rhy], Mary Thomas, aged 83 years. WILLIAMS — On the 3id inst., at Bron'reryr, Conway, John Williams, father of Mr. W. G. Williams, relieving officer, nged 84 years. No cards. WILLIAlus-Dec, 27, at Parkfield-terrace, Ruthin, Edward Griffith, son of Mr. Robert Williams, aged 4 months. ii II Funerals Completely Furnished by D. ALLEN & STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. TELEPHONE 0197. 11 Telegrams—Allen's, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay. IL A 47 11

Steamer Sailings. CUNARD LINE. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL, via QUEENSTOWN 10 NEW YORK. Lucania Sat., Jan. 10 Etruria Sat., Jan. 17 Saxonia Sat., Jan 24 Ivernia Sat., Jan. 31 I Lucania Sat., Feb. 7 Etruria Sat., Feb. 14 TO BOSTON. Sylvania Tues., Jan. 201 Ultonia Tues., Feb. 3 Saxonia Tues., Feb. 21 FARES Saloon, from X13. Second Cabin, from X8 10s; Third Class, £ 5 15s. and X6, according to steamer. Ten per cent, reduction on Return Tickets Saloon. Five percent. Second Cabin. Second and Third Class Passengers forwarded free via New York to Philadelphia and Boston, and via Boston to New York and Philadelphia. Third Class also forwarded to Baltimore without extra charge. The- steadiness of the Boston ships, Saxonia and Ivernia, and their freedom from discomfort are testified by everyone who travels in them. Regular line of steamers to Mediterranean Ports and Havre. Passengers booked through to all parts of America and Canada. Apply to THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, W ater-st., Liverpool; or to their Agents, A. DOUGLAS, Colwyn Bay; OWEN J. JONES, Llanrwst; J. R. JONES, Lloyd-street, and HUGH JONES, Lioyd-street, Llandudno; J. S. WILLIAMS, 3. Market-street, and EVANS &CO., Town Hall, Rhyl; F. D. CHANTY, Penmaenmawr R. J. JONES, Llanfairfechan. 51S5

Coming Auction Sales Advertised in I "The Pioneer." I I January 9- Horses, Ponies, Cattle, &c., at Rhos Farm, ) near Llanrwst, by Messrs. Robert and Rogers Jones, Llanrwst. January 12-Fully-licensed Hotel and other Property, at Marine Hotel, Llandudno, by Messrs William Dew & Son, Bangor, Llandudno, and Carnarvon. J,iiii.i,ry 12—Household Furniture, at Plas Llwyd Llan- dudno, by Mr. A. J. Oldman, Llandudno. January 13—Surplus Household Furniture, at the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, by Mr. F. A. Dew, Colwyn Bay and Conway. January 13-Household furniture, &c., at the Town Hall, Rhyl, by Mr. Joseph Williams, Rhyl. January 14—Greengrocer's Stock-in-trade and Effects, at the Market Hall, Llandudno, by Mr. William Evans, Colwyn Bay. January 15—Household Furniture and: Effects, at Bel- mont, Old Colwyn, by Mr. F. A. Dew, Colwyn Bay and Conway. January 15—Cattle, Horses, Hay, &c at Hendre, Blaenau, Llanddewi, Llanrwst, by Messrs. Robert and Rogers Jones, Llanrwst. January 15, 16 Household Furniture, &c., at Bryn Dyffryn, Trefnant, by Messrs. Clough & Co., Denbigh. January 19—Household Furniture, at Central Auction Rooms, Colwyn Bay, by Mr. William Evans, Colwyn Bay. January 20 to 22-Huiiters and Harness Horses, &c., at North Wales Repository, Wrexham, by Messrs. Frank I Lloyd & Sons, Wrexham and St. Asaph. January 23-Two Freehold Cottages, at Chapel-street, Conway, by Mr. A. J. Oldman, Llandudno.

CRAWFORD'S "LOTHIAN" SHORTBREAD. SOLD LOOSE, and in i/- BOXES.

Welsh Fairs. THE following fairs will be held in North Wales during the month of January :—Wrexham, 12 Denbigh, 13 and 14.

Lighting-up Time. Jan. 9-Friday 5 » p.m. I TO—Saturday 5 9 „ 11—Sunday. 5 11 „ I 12-M:onday 5 12 „ „ 13-Tuesday .514 It „ 14—Wednesday 5 15 „ 15—Thursday 5 16 „

To Correspondents. To Advertisers Change of copy for serial advertise- ments must be received pot later than Wednesday Morning next week, otherwise insertionsfcannot be guaranteed. It is particularly requested that all letters and contributions intended for publication, and all communications having reference to the same be addressed— THE EDITOR, Pioneer Offices, Colwyn Bay.

News of the World. Smallpox has made its appearance at Wrexham and Newton. The electors of Newmarket returned Mr C. D. Rose (R), by a majority of 507 votes. Percy Dobell, a Liverpool solicitor, shot himself in his lavatory, in Castle-street. Mrs Chamberlain had a long conver- sation with General Cronje, at Pretoria. Over 2,000 troops from South Africa were landed at Southampton on Monday. Admiral Sir F. G. D. Bedford, G.C.B., has been appointed to the Governorship of Western Australia. Great pressure is being brought to bear upon the L. and N.W.R. directors by the shareholders, for reform. Mr Chamberlain has stated that all military receipts given during the war will be recognised. Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America Cup may be ready for launching before the beginning of April. The estate of Colonel Harry Leslie Blundell M'Calmont has been valued at ^2,000,000 gross. A movement for the abolition of female labour in the bars of hotels and public houses is occupying the serious attention of advocates of temperance in Manchester and the suburbs. It is announced that the Queen of Italy has a pocket handkerchief which is worth £ 600. Wardle's Patent Cattle Food Works at Burton-on-Trent were gutted by fire on Saturday, the damage being estimated at £ 10,000. The Daily Telegraph Paris corres- pondent says the audit shows that Madame Humbert's total borrowings were ^00,000. Sir F. Leveson Bertie, Assistant Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed the new British Ambas- sador to Rome, in succession to Lord Currie. Attempts are being made to organise throughout the country the Nonconform ists who will decline to pay the new education rate. The Nunciature at Munich has received from the Crown Princess of Saxony a demand which asks to be foiwarded to Rome for a decree annulling her marriage. The natives have christened Chamber- lain The Man Who Puts Things Right." It is quite clear the natives have never read the Daily News." On Tuesday, Mr Brodrick, War Secre- tary, was married to Miss Madeline Stanley, daughter of Lady Jeune. The Prime Minister acted as best man. The Board of Agriculture report that no case of Foot and Mouth disease has been reported in the United Kingdom for the past six months. The Betting Commission recommend that in view of street betting, there should be further legislation, enabling magistrates to send bookmakers to prison without the option of a fine. -+_

Swine Removal Regulations. WE should be sorry to do an injustice to farmers and stock-keepers, but the pro- verbial excuse of ignorance of the Order regulating the removal of swine between Flintshire and Denbighshire-which the County Councils put in force as a pre- cautionary measure to keep down swine fever—made when an infringement is detected, does not seem to carry convic- tion with it. The Act has been in force three months its provisions have been advertised and posters, immediately the Order was issued, were displayed in Welsh and English on all the boundary boards between the two counties. Numerous prosecutions, reported in all the local papers, have taken place in the Abergele district. Therefore, it is hard to be convinced that ignorance of the Order is general among stock-keepers and farmers. At the same time, we do not think the responsibility of the County Councils ceases once the notifications are issued. They should take care that every facility is afforded those interested to become conversant with the law, and the liabilities of non-compliance. It was pointed out at Abergele last Saturday, that the recent bad weather "had washed away many of the notices. This may be so, and if that fact is found to be partly responsible for the ignorance which seems to prevail, then the suggestion made by Mr Duncan Miller, an Abergele magistrate, that police- men resident in the vicinity of the boundary boards should be provided with some spare posters to replace those washed away, is one worthy of adoption. To be fined for disobeying regulations of which you know nothing, gives rise to a keen sense of injustice, and to avoid this possibility it behoves the County Council to see that its byelaws are made familiar to all concerned.

An Electric Light Muddle. THE admissions elicited from the Town Surveyor of Rhyl by the Local Govern- ment Board Inspector, on the subject of the electric light estimates, revealed a state of mismanagement and muddle almost incredible to imagine in connection with the administration of a town's affairs. The history of the electric light scheme at Rhyl is a tale of neglect and misfortune combined, and as usual in these cases, the ratepayers have to bear the brunt of it. It appears, when the question of pro- viding the town with electricity was first mooted, the Council resolved on a com- paratively small scheme as an experiment. The wisdom of this course was questioned at the time. It was felt that the town ought to have a complete system, if one at all, and further additions were decided upon. The Consulting Engineer, Mr Trentham, who has also come in for some criticism, subsequently offered certain suggestions for increasing the plant in consequence of the threatened rise in the price of material, and then it simultaneously occurred to the Council that they should put themselves in a position to supply the Rhyl and Prestatyn Light Railway Com- pany with energy. An agreement between the parties to sell and to accept so many units was arrived at. So far so good. Unfortunately, the Light Railway pro- moters did not fulfil their contract, and though, by doing so, they forfeited £ 500, their violation of the agreement left the Council with a much larger installation of motive power on their hands than was necessary for a town the size of Rhyl. Although not responsible for this failure, the Council were undoubtedly to blame for not adopting, in the first instance, a comprehensive scheme. Alterations and additions were continually being made, and instead of £ 5,000, £ 25,000 has been spent. We do not think the scheme is too large for Rhyl, with its future possi- bilities, but the slipshod and extraordinary methods which characterised the pro- ceedings throughout, call for strong criticism. The Council have not lost money over the scheme, neither have they enhanced their reputation as adminis- trators. Severe censure is heaped upon the Surveyor's department. After the disclosures of Tuesday, we are afraid it is not undeserved.

The Question of the Hour. THE new Licensing Act is filling temper- ance advocates with renewed zeal and vigour. Tn almost every petty sessional division in North Wales, representatives of the different organizations have pre- sented petitions asking the magistrates to put in operation their discretionary powers of dealing with public house "licences. The new Act does not confer upon licensing benches any additional powers of control, for since the broad principls were laid down by the high legal authori- ties in the Farnham and Liverpool cases the justices have already exercised their discretion in reducing the number of licences where necessary. The Welsh justices have not hitherto adopted this plan, but in view of the great weight of public opinion, it is possible the forth- coming licensing sessions will be the scenes of great conflicts with the 11 tride." +