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Like Papa. • They were telling a very good story of the small On of a noted novelist at the Beefsteak Club last Saturday, which is well worth repetition. The other day a By fell into the ink-well. The boy dis- overed the unhappy insect, rescued it, and popped it on to a sheet of paper, where presently recovered sufficiently to drag itself about. The °y watched its motions for awhile, and then galled to his mother: ''Oh, mamma," be said, come here Here's a ejercated Hy. He writes 3Ust like papa I" Nursery Rhymes Up to Date. Sing a song of Liberals, a Party all awry, r our-and-twenty leaders baking a pie; When the pie was opened, nothing in but fads. Wasn't that a dainty dish to set before the Rads ? Camby-Banny sat on a fence, CambyBaiuiy's woes were intense, All Asquith's speeches, and Eighty Club feeds, Wouldn't give Camby the backbone he needs. Ride a Cock Horse to old Charing Cross, To see a pro-Boer fall off his high horse. Mud on his fingers, and bumps on his nose, He shall have trouble wherever he goes. Rosebery, Rosebery, where have you been ? I've been to Chestertield-woiiderftil scene-" Rosebery, Rosebery, what did you there ? I buried the ghost of a little Englandev." Kruger, Kruger, hluster and spite, Blessed the Dutch and bade them fight. When the Dutch got licked one day, Kruger, Kruger, ran away. r I)ing Dong Bell, Truth" was in the well. ^Vho found her there? Little" Labby "-cher. W ho let her out ? Little Harry Stout. *fhat Spoiled the Service. "The Prince of Wales tells a good storv of how a Orning service was spoiled on the second Sunday's oyage of the Ophir. There being every prospect a dull afternoon, the Duchess of York suggested nothing appropriate from the phonograph, and „ e instrument was put through a rehearsal on the morning during the time of service. The bin in which the preparations were made was two tatS ^elow upper deck, but there was a u up- which carried sound as well as vitiated air, and ffie following dialogue occurred :— Chaplain (giving out his text): The way of trans- sressors is hard. Phonograph (musically): And you've got a long j ay to go. Wb twenty minutes to find the phonograph, j, Jch persisted in its unconscious brawling, and by time the congregation was neither large nor jjPKitually minded. he King's Speech. isThe question has often been asked whether there any literal meaning in the phrase King's anc', though it is popularly understood jj.. the speech is written outside the Royal Palace, Ceh ln.^e:es,ri& to remember that the Lord Chan- th cln Q116611 Victoria's reign frequently prefaced ,e,e Speech with a remark that We are command- .'0 read to j'ou her Majesty's Speech in her ajesty's own words. It makes little difference c er aH. We all know its phrases, which have be- j Jne part of .the stereotype of Parliament. Did aJea(J my speech well ?" George the Third once his Chancellor, and the Chancellor replied, th ery Well indeed, sir." "I am glad of that," said 8 eking, for there was nothing in it." Olne New Year Resolutions. Mr Brodrick.—Not to promise any more phantom Arnly Crps. Lord K. of K.To finish De Wet. se k'^eia' '">e sue ^ie an^10I's ol" Hiden- r' £ ht lor infringement of copy- General Sir Kedvers Bullet*.—"Wait until the 10uds roll by, Tommy." Lord Anglesey.—To act on the ancient saw that eauty unadorned is beauty adorned the most. of Lady Puleston— On Puleston, wife of Sir John Puleston, died ?n^ay Whitehall Court, London. She fyir ^au"hter of the Rev Edward Lloyd, Llan- a in, Montgomery shire, and was married to Sir for n Puleston in 1857. She had been an invalid or sorn e years, but was taken seriously ill two or ifttp6 aK°- Lady Puleston took a keen vf1 ^er ^lus^an^'s contests at Devenport,. j.v.3 e had a large circle of friends iu England aa America. Bffon and the Coronation— !to eVellerable Archdruid of Wales (Rev an<l Williams) is expected to be the chief OQJ. e8entative of the Principality at the King's Interviewed 011 Saturday, Hvvfa 1 8,8 *s familiarly known in bardic circles, ait: oUnd in hi study at Llys Hwfa, pleasantly golle on 'he bauks of the sacred Dee at Llan- heauV* The archdruid, apparently in robust ^eg > admitted he had received an urgent re- to from members of the Gorsedd, pressing him ()-mcttlld the forthcoming Coronation in his I-apacity as principal representative of ea..
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Conway. "Uqco Sparling Season.—Several catches of our be^111111031 little finny visitor, the sparling, have "tygg^ recorded here since the middle of last they fish axe in excellent condition, and are n0w ai. 2S gd per pound. eights fTown "a"- — During the first two <^HC s 'this week there have been good attend- ■^Uag at *he Town Hall. On Monday iiigbt 1. R. ComPaily gave a tolerable performance 2Vtr A ^ns'°n Crusoe," to a packed house, whilst *actio" Cheeiham, of Rhyl, gave great satis- tij,. 11 "with his "silvograph" display 011 Tues- C"ening- t6artg'a1. Lectures.—We would remind our rs lhat the second of the series of popular chr}st.es given under the auspices of the Gil- ^Qnd ecture Committee will take place on ject evening, at the Town Hall. The sub- it be "The origin of British Flora," and lHnter Pr°fusely illustrated by a number of suK*V'eWs" ^T' Phillips (a master of °f q0j will be the lecturer, and Mr Chaplin Mjij ^n Bay, will manipulate the lantern, Lit Pritchard, J.P., will preside. Society Meeting. — The fortnightly fcelfl at^le Methodist Literary Society was chapel schoolroom, on Monday even- ^f rebor Aled" in the chair. The feature *0 y0 Meeting was a very instructive address ^°rrrierl^ delivered by Mr Thomas Jones. the ^^anf'airfe'chan..Mr Jones dwelt up- ■'ife, jj rue elements conducive to a successful Pany "esty of purpose, truthfulness, good com- ^eadd*e studying R00(i literature, &c., and 5riaj.e proved to be one of the most appro- ?v°bert« session. The Rev Gwynedd I ?'r ^wen Lvans, and Mr William Deatj, s" spoke* ^t We i?f a Conway Visitor. —It is wifh regret v lbe e ,to record the death on Wednesday is relat-etroP0^tan Bank, (where he was visiting :and ives), of Mr David Hughes, a retired In- fcvenue officer, of Aberystwyth. Mr M\ar(S, ^'as the youngest son of the late Rev virte ,u§hes, the well-known, Aberystwyth Of le, and was a brother of the late Mrs Prees, PoKta w ay (mother of Mrs David Jones, Metro- ailk). 2slr Hughes, who had been a IIfIt.. widower for over 20 years, made his home with his adopted daughter, Mrs Prys, wife of the Rev Mr Prys, chaplain to the late Lady Llanover ("Gwenynen Gwent), who was for several years the precentor at Siloh (C. M.) Chapel, Aberyst- wyth. He was 70 years of age, and last Sunday attended divine service at Carmel (C. M.) Chapel", Conway. We understand that the burial takes place at Aberystwyth to-day (Friday). Great sympathy is expressed in the town with Mrs Jones and the Misses Prees in their bereave- ment.
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Llandudno Sale of Timber.—On Saturday las', Mr T. W. Griffith sold a lot of old timber belonging to the Pier Company. The sale was as successful as its predecessors. The Yeomanry. There is still evidence of practical patriotism in the town from the fact that several intending members of the Imperial Yeomanry have gone to Ruabon to rejoin the regiment. Siloh Chapel. The Children of the Heaven." is the title of a cantata to be rendered on Wed- nesday next at the above chapel, by the childrens nesday next at the above chapel, by the Chil- dren's choir, under the conductorship of Mr John Dtavies. Public Lecture.—On Monday last the Rev Hugh Hughes gave a lecture at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on the late Mr D. L. Moody. Mr John Avallon Owen was the chairman, and the proceeds were in aid of the Warren Mission. Eisteddfodan, a Barddoniaeth Cymraeg."— This is the title of an interesting lecture to' be delivered on Monday next, at Siloh .School, under the Literary Society, by Mr J. J. Roberts (Tolo Carnarvon.) The Rev Hugh -Barron Williams will preside. The Boys' Brigade.—A public meeting in con- nection with the Llandudno company of the boys brigade was held on Wednesday evening, in the Mostyn Art Galleries, Vaughan-street, when the prospects of the brigade were discussed 'and evi- dences of much progress were shown. Pavilion Dances.—To the melodious strains of De Mersey's celebrated uand, a claiice took place on Wednesday last at the Pier Pavilion, from 7-3 ) to 10 p.m. It is regrettable that the attendances are not larger,for in the face of as man v complaints of the lack of amusements in winter by the resi- dents, this is peculiar. High Class Concert.—Mons. Henri Verbrugghen, the conductor of tbetColwyn Bay Pier Concerts, gave a concert at the Prince's Theatre, on Tuesday last. A capita! string quartette rendered some of the works of the masters, and Mr T. H, Fitzsim- mons, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, gave some excellent recitations. The concert was under the conductorship of Mr L. H Summersfield and Miss Annie Knowles was the vocalist. Marriage of Miss Jennie Foulkes.-The wedding took place on Monday last at the parish church of St. George, of this favourite cantatrice to Mr Clews, junr., son of Mr Clews, jeweller, Bir- mingham. The bride's sister, Miss Edie Foulkes was the bridesmaid, 'and the bride's brother acted as groomsman. The bride was given away by her father, Mr William Foulkes. The rector, the Rev John Morgan, B.A., officiated at the ceremony. Breakfast was served at the bride's grandmothers house and the happy pair later in the day proceeded to Chester where a few days vail be spent. Mr and Mrs Clews were the reci- pients of many useful and handsome presents.
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Llandudno Junction. The Railway Men's, Reading Room—Mr Ephraim Wood, J.P., of Pabo Hall, presided over a happy function at Llandudno Junction on Wednesday evening, the occasion being the opening of a railwaymen's reading and recreation room. The chairman was supported by Councillor W. M. Sever (vice-president of the institution), Coun- cillor A. J. Oldman, Mr C. Wallace, J.P., the Rev D. W. Davies, M.A. (vicar of Llangwsten- in), Mr Sever, The Mount; Mr Benbow, Mr Nevitt, Mr Rogers (treasurer), Mr Porter (hon. secretary), and others. The Chairman, in the course of his address, observed that he was very glad to find that the railway men had done so well in bringing about such an important event as that they were celebrating that night. It would be 'a boon to the community, and particu- larly to' those in whose interests it had been more especially created. He hoped they would take advantage of the opportunity which the institu- tion offered them, and that they would not rest content until they had succeeded in obtaining more commodious premises. Councillor Sever also. 'addressed the meeting, and referred point- edly to the necessity of choosing literary matter of reprinted worth rather than the garbled scrib- bles of low rate writers. A miscellaneous enter tainment of a very successful character followed, the appended programme being performed: — Violin solo, Mr J. H. Smith, Llandudno Junc- tion song, Mr Prichard song, Mr R. J. Evans recitation, Mrs Holborn, Deganwy; song, Mr Pricbard violin solo, "Broken Melody," Mr T. H. Smith song, "Anchored," Mr R. J. Evans. On the motion of Mr Cynwab Jones, seconded by Mr Benbow (stationmaster), a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman, speakers, and the vocal and instrumental artistes. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.
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Llanfairfechan. Starlings Breeding in January. — Students of natural history will be interested to hear that a young family of starlings at Llanfairfechan have had the audacity to challenge the usual order of things by making their first appearance in day- light so early as the first week of January this year. The feathered youngsters had their birth- place under the eaves of the residence where Mrs Pickering resides, and their welfare, until their recent flight, has been solicitously guarded by a number of interested well-wishers.
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Llanrwst. The Ladies' Choir.—To-night (Thursday) a concert will be given by this choir in the Church I House, a report of which will appear in our next issue. St. Mary's Church.—This edifice was again opened for public worship on Smidav last, after the decorating and renovating that it has under- gone. "The Daughter of Jairus."—After a Inng period of good rehearsals this Cantata is to he produced at the Church House by the St. I 'i-%v-;( Choral Society on Thursday next. An efficient and enjoyable rendering is <\nticiptted The Dog Show.—Owing to the indisposition of Mr John Blackwall, one of the secret ii-ies of t"e above show, the event has been postponed for a while, and the show will not take piace on the 6th of February as advertised. Approaching Fashionable Wedding. We have much pleasure in announcing the irMniase of Dr D. G. Evans, of this town, to Miss Dyke Perry, late of Stonend House, Bridgenorth. The ceremony, which will be fully choral, takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno, on the 5th inst, at 12-30 p.m. Mutual Improvement Society.—At last Wednes- day's meeting, Mr W. H. Williams, Station House, presided, and Mr Alfred Hughes, Compton House, opened the subject of discussion, viz: The causes which produce differences of wages in different employments, &c." A very interesting debate followed. The Tal-y-Bont Mission.—The Rev. Grilfna Jones, of Capel Garmon, preached telling ser- mons at this important centre of the town's life on Tuesday, Wednesday, ad Thursday evening of the week. A considerable number of young persons have also joined the band of total ab- stainers, and a general good outcome of the work is hoped for. The Vale of Conway Agricultural Show. A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural section was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening last. It was decided to hold another show this year. Major Ashley, was elected pre- sident, and Mr J. E. Humphreys, C.C., vice-pre- sident. Mr H. J. W. Watling and Mr E. Davies Jones were re-elected hon. secretaries. A Successful Business House.-Tlie directors of the Llanrwst Commercial and Temperance Hotel Company Limited, report very favourably this year. A dividend of 7^2 per cent. is recom- mended, whilst a good balance is carried forward to the reserve fund. The revenue during the year has been slightly in excess of that of any previous year and the prospects are generally distinctly satisfactory. The District Nursing Association.—The com- mittee in connection with this association has recently issued its report for the year ending November 24th, 1901, and they state that in ad- dition to the cases already on the books, when last year's report was presented, 79 new cases have been attended to, and altogether 2,518 visits have been paid by Nurse Edwards. The above does not include several cases in which the nurse has voluntarily given her services through the night, and the committee express their appreciation of the good work which Nurse Edwards has done throughout the year. The committee further thank the Llanrwst Choral Society, the collectors, Lady Carrington, Mrs James Owen, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Knowles, .Mrs Watlmg, Mrs Marriott, Mrs Halked, Miss Ant- wiss, Rev J. Morgan, Rev J. 1. Farr, and Mr Williams (Regent House) for their kind assist- ance during the year.
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Penmaenmawr Coronation Day.—It is intended to hold a special service on this day at St. Seiriol's Church. Han- del's coronation Anthem will be rendered. Accident.—Last Saturday Mr Rainsden (gas- works) met with an accident resulting in the dis- location of his thumb and severe bodily bruises. Universal sympathy is felt in the parish, where Mr Ramsden and his family are much respected. We wish him a speedy recovery. Oxford ifall.Last Saturday and Monday Mi- Arthur Cheetham gave a very good silvograph entertainment. The animated wai pictures were loudly applauded The whole proceedings were interesting, exciting, and educative. Capt. Darbishires Entertainments. Another of Captain Darbishires popular entertainments to the poor of this place was held. on Saturday evening. The worthy captain personally mana- ged, the proceedings which consisted of a lan- tern lecture on the Burmese war (the, description of which was read by Sergt. Major Daly), fol- lowed by a sketch of Mark Twain's "Innocents abroad," (Mr D. Roberts translating the English reading into Welsh as the lecture proceeded). During the evening songs were delivered by Miss Amy Jones (Conway), little Miss -Alaggle M. Owen, and Mr W. Howell's Jones (Conway), whilst Mr J. Kerruish gave a laughable ventri- loquial display. The Co-operative Hall was as usual simply packed. Fire at Salem CllapeJ. A fire broke out at Salem Congregational Chapel early on Tuesday morning. A passerby noticed smoke issuing from the western gable and gave the alarm. The volunteer fire brigade under the command of Capt. J. S. Coverley, reached the scene of the outbreak within 15 minutes. A plentiful supply of water was obtained and after working for half an hour Capt. Coverley and his brigade succeeded in extinguishing the flames. It is assumed that the fire was caused, from a spark from the newly lighted fire in a neighbour- ing house catching a bird nest A,h"ch had been built near the top of the gable. It is satisfac- tory to note that the damage is covered by in- surance. Horeb.—A successful competitive meeting was held at this chapel last Friday, the meeting be- ing presided over by the minister, the Rev Caleb Williams. The following won prizes of Christ," for those under 12, class I. x. (Trace A. Roberts, Jubilee Villa; class II. 1, Jane E. Thomas, Glyn-terrace; 2, Tommy Roberts. "Life of Moses," for those between 12 and 16: I, Mary C. Thomas; 2, R. T. Roberts. "Life of Christ," for thpse above 21 years of age: 1, E. R. Thomas. Reciting a hymn: 1, J. C. Thomas. Reading the modulator: 1, Margaret J. Roberts. Reading a tune at first sight: 1, Sarah I'arry. "Araeth ddifyfyr:" 1, Robert Roberts, Half Way. Singing a hymn 1, Kate H. Williams 2, D. J. Williams. Reading an unpunctuated piece: 1, R. O. Roberts. Recit- ing the 27th Psalm: Kate IT. Williams and M. C. Thomas, equal. Writing a letter, for those under 12: 1, M. C. Thomas; 2, Roberts, Jubilee Villa.
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Trefriw. The Gymnastic Club.Tlie members of this Club have inaugurated a Smoker and a Dance for the evening of the Gfcli prox. For America.—Mr. Pierce Evans, son of Mr. v' John Evans, butcher, left Trefriw for Liverpool on Tuesday, oii i-oitte for America. Mr Evaus has chosen Pennsylvania as his future home, and he had the good wishes of a large circle of friends that there he will find prosperity and happiness. United Literary Society.—This Society heIJ its meeting at Bryu Conway on Saturday Hight last, Mr David Bibby, Cowlyd terrace, presiding. The evening was devoted to music, and excellent papers on that subject were contributed hy Mr T. R Williams (Berth) and Mr R. Williams (Gallol- r)oi,t-e). Messrs Robert Roberts, Titus, Roberts. E. r-I. Edwards, and Evan Jones took part in the discussion that followed. Hvmn tunes were sung during the meeting.
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Will of the Rev. W. Venables Williams. I Thk executrix and executor of the will of the Rev William Venables Williams, of the Vicarage Llandrilio-yn-Rhos, Denbighshire, who died 011 the gil) November, 1900, are his widow, Mrs Alice Venables Williams, and his son, Mr Wm. Montacu Venables Williams, of Colwyn Bay, surgeon. The testator's estate has been valued at £ 1,615 58. 5d.
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-r imwuii in— HI— in.Aii '1 —u ui The Sheep Scab Order in Denbighshire. Now that sheep scab is declining considerably, the Denbighshire county authorities have deci- ded to revoke the orders affecting the same on the 1st of February. It is also understood that the Chief-constable will not authorise any more prosecutions during this month. The news will bring a great sense of relief to farmers and others concerned. --+--e-+-
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Midnight Adventures of a Deganwy Coachman. Peculiar Case. A'r Llandudno Petty Sessions on Monday before Mr Henry Kneeshaw (in the chair), Messrs Elias Jones, C. J. Wallace, G. Adey Wells and Robert Roberts, a middle aged,neatly attired woman, named Mary Smith, and a young girl about 22 years of age named Mary Hughes, of 29, Union- street, Bangor, were charged with stealing a purse containing E4 10s in gold from the person of James Marshall, a widower, described as a coachmxn, of Patch House, Deganwy, 011 the night of the 6th December. Defendants pleaded not guilty, and were un- defended, whilst Mr R. S. Chamberlain appeared for the prosecution. Prosecutor said that he met both defendants in the snug of the Deganwy Hotel between 9-30 and 10 o'clock on the night of the 6th December. He stood them a drink each and they went out together. Witness and Mary Smith went down a path to the shore, and then to a yard adjoining the Deganwy Castle Hotel. Quarter of an hour after- wards they rejoined Mary Hughes and went to the coach-house, where he found he had lost his purse which contained £4 105 in gold. He then charged the defendants with stealing it and refused to let them out of the coach-house. He stayed there with them in hopes that they would return the purse, but did not do so. Subsequently he told them he would send for a policeman unless they gave the goods up. and they replied that they had not seen the purse neT the money. Eventually he sent for a policeman, and P.C Roberts arrived between 3 and 3-30 a.m. A man named" Jim" found the empty purse in the yard. Witness went with the officer and the women to Conway. He could not say which of the women took the purse, but both had an opportunity of taking it James Evans, a boots at the Castle Hotel, said he went to the coach-house about r r. o'clock and found Marshall and the two women there. Prose- cutor said that Mrs Smith had stolen his money. A man named Richard Roberts sent for the police- man. When the officer came and charged the I accused, both denied having stolen the money. He and Richard Roberts went to search for the purse, and they found it in a yard which adjoined next door. The purse was closed but empty P.C. Roberts (3')) said lie spoke to Mary Smith first and charged her with stealing the money and she replied" I know nothing about it." She then showed the witness her purse which contained A6. Subsequently, lie charged Mary Hughes, and she produced her purse which contained ^4 10s in gold, 3s in silver and 3d in bronze. She added that she had got the money from her mistress in Manchester on Monday morning. Mary Hughes also denied having stolen the money. Benjamin McNally, barman at the Deganwy Castle Hotel, gave further evidence. Defendants were bound over in their own recog- nizances of i (-) each to appear at the next Quarter Sessions. e.
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Geirionydd Rural District Council. An ordinary meeting of this Council was held at the Board Room of the Workhouse, Llanrwst, on Tuesday. There were present Mr E. Jones Williams (chairman) Mr Matthew Roberts, Mr Jonn Morris, Mr John Davies (Penmaehno), Mr Richard Evans, with the clerk (Mr Hugh Pierce) and Mr R.H.Williams (surveyor and san- itary inspector.) Registration of Cowsheds. A number of applications were received from cow keepers desirous of registering their cowshed and without exception, they were approved. Glyn Bridge, Bettwsycoed The Surveyor, (Mr R. H. Williams) submitted an estimate of the coit of erecting Glyn Bridge, Bettwsycoed, the cost of the same being In 10s. It being understood that, the owners of the Penrhyn and Gwydr Estates provided the timber for the work it was decided that the work be proceeded with at this cost, the Bettws-v-coed Council to contribute half of the sum. Penmaehno Sewers Mr R. H. Williams (sanitary inspector),reporte 1 that Messrs J. E. Jones and Co., had started to lay a sewer on their laud at Penmaehno without submitting plans of same. In the course of the month the sewer between Anchor Farm buildings and Union Inn Garden was choked and had to be cleared out. Trefriw Water Supply The water supply at Trefriw had given consid- erable trouble lately the water seldom reaching houses on the highest points. Mr John Dodd, of Glen Mtiir, Trefriw, had written a number of letters on the matter and in oue of them ho stated that a searching inquiry was necessary, for For want of a full supply of water wo have not been able to use our kitchen lire, or to cook our Christmas dinner." Mr Richard Evans said, the pressure was very bad at Pentrebout also. The Chairman asked whether the pipes were corroded. The Inspector Nc) I don't think so. The Chairman We must see to these matters or else we won't get any rate money from the people. It was resolved that the surveyor attended to the matter forthwith. Vital Statistics. The Medical Officer of Health reported 11 births with;) deaths during the month the death rate being 11 p;r 1000 of the population. Contrary to Byelaws. The Sanitary Inspector submitted a sketch of a certain glass and wood structure erected by Mr Oliver, till artist living at Capel Cnng, which was used by him and his family it living habitation. In replying to the chairman, The Inspector said the sketch as produced was not in accordance with the original plans and that the structure was quite contrary to the byelaws inasmuch as it was utilised as a habitable abode It, was decided that Mr Oliver be requested to provide a copy of the original plan to be kept iu tne clerk's custody. There was no oilier business of public interest
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—— Chiefly for naval and military purposes, wireless telegraph stations are to be erected for the transmission of messages between the Chan- nel Islands and the English mainland, and also between Alderney and Guernsey.
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-=- Llandudno Petty Sessions. THESE sessions were held on Monday, beforer Messrs Henry Kneeshaw, Elias Jones, C. J. Wal- lace, G. Adey Wells, and Robert Roberts. Drunkenness. John Davies, of Warehouse-street, Llandudno, was summoned for being drunk, and a fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed. John Henry Atherton, also of Llandudno,sum- moned for a similar offence, was fined £1 and costs. Enforcing the New Childrens Act. The first case in the district under the lately- adopted Act concerning the sale of intoxicants to children under age was then heard. The de- fendant was Elizabeth Pritchard, of Great Orme's Head, the charge being that she sent her child, under 14 years of age, to the Montpellier Vaults for half-a-pint of beer on the 13th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and observed that she was ignorant of the new Act. Inspector Rees at the outset remarked that it was the first case in the district under the new Act. The child in question was, in, the first instance, alleged to be over 14 years of age, but it had since transpired that he was not of that age. Tne Bench imposed a fine of 6d and costs, the Chairman observing that the fine was a light one owing to its being the first case, but in fu- ture heavier penalties would be inflicted. Cruelty Cases. Kate Hobson, of 12, Penyffordd-street, Great Orme, was summoned for illtreating a donkey by working it while in an unfit state. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Inspector Toyne, R.S.P.C.A., gave evidence to the effect that the animal was in cart, and that it was lame on both fore le'gs, the lameness being apparently due to bad shoeing. The case was dismissed. John Hobson, of Ty'nycoed-terrace, Llandud- no, was summoned for a similar offence, and pleaded guilty. Inspector Toyne proved the case, and obser- ved that it was not so bad a case as the preced- ing one. Fined 6d and costs.
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Llandudno and Vale of Conway Association of Teachers. THE annual meeting of the Llandudno and Vale of Conway AFsociatioii of Teachers, was held at the Board School, Llandudno, on Saturday last, the 18th inst. Among those present were Messrs Hornsby (president), Roberts (vice-president), Mulholland (Eglwysfach), Davies (Talybont), Morgan (Roewen), Wm. Williams (Llangwsten- in), Stevens (Bodafon), S. Jones (Colwyn Bay), T. Jones (Llandudno Board School), the Misses Jones, Millington, and Hughes,and the secretary (Mr Tegarty, Bangor). Correspondence was read having reference to the proposed memorial to the late Mr T. Heller, and it was unanimously resolved that the matter be taken up heartily, Mr Tegarty being duly ap- pointed secretary and to receive subscriptions. In order to aid in the local administration of the N.U.T. Benevolent and Orphan Funds, it was resolved, on the proposition of the Presi- dent, to form a local board for these charities. The new lending library in connection with the N.U.T. was then brought to the notice of the members, and from the report appeared to be a great success. One member described his suc- cessful start with ten members in the reading circle. Members of the union could get any out- side friends to. join in parties of 6, 10, 12, or 15 or in combinations of these numbers, and thus secure a course .of reading, either "light" or "serious. The balance sheet of the association was then read and adopted, and showed a considerable increase in the balance in hand and the number of members enrolled. The secretary's report was then read, summar- ising the work of the year and giving some inter- esting details as to a tenure case. On the proposition of Mr Roberts (Glanwedd- yn), a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Tegarty for his arduous work as secretary and for his lucid report. Mr Hornsby then installed Mr Roberts, Glan- weddyn, as the president for the ensuing year. A vote of thanks was proposed to Mr Hornsby for his conduct in the chair, and was carried I I e Di. con. The following officers and conference representatives were then elected:—Mr Stevens, Bodafon, vice-president; Mr Tegarty, Bangor, hon. secretary and treasurer; Messrs Tegarty, Stevehs, W. Williams, and Mrs Tegarty as repre- sentatives at the Easter Conference, which will be held this year at Bristol. The President then returned thanks for his election to the chair, and, a's- the hour was get- ting late, postponed his address until the next meeting. Mr Mulholland (Eglwysfach) then drew atten- tion to. the great importance of an adequate dis- cussion of the resolutions in the conference agenda, particularly drawing attention to. the one re appointment of inspectors straight from acnool. No. more such appointments were to be made. On the proposition of the President,' the dis- cussion was adjourned to a special meeting, which will be held on the 8th of February at Llandudno. Mr Tegarty distributed notices of a conference which will be held to-morrow, Saturday, the 2sth, in the University College Hall, Bangor, at 2.30 p.m., the Mayor of Bangor (Mr Henrv Lewis) in the chair, to discuss "The Coining Education Bui." The conference is open to the public, anci the following propositions suggested by the pamphlet of Mr J. H. Yoxall, M.P., of the National Union of Teachers, will be submitted: (a) "That the time is ripe for the establish- ment of one local authority only, for all forms of puDlic education, controlling Board and Volun- tary Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Technical Schools within the area." (b) "The constitution of this local authority should be determined by the expressed wish of the ratepayers of the area, subject to certain statutory conditions this local authority should have jurisdiction over elementary, technical, and secondary education in the area the area. should be that of a county or county borough and by resources obtained from naitional and local taxation this local authority should be em- powered to render sufficient financial aid and efficient management to, all schools within the area." (c) "A larger proportion of the cost cf mainte- nance of national education should be supplied from the National Exchequer, so as (I) to pro- vide adequate financial treatment for all schools. (2) to diminish the present unequal, oppressive, and often unjust incidence of the School Board rate, (3) to distribute the cost of education fairly over the whole country, (4) to abolish the pre- sent eleemosynary system of insufficient and varying voluntary contribution."