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Death of Mrs. Charles Frost, Bryn=y=Maen. Biographical Sketch. A REMARKABLE personality passed away at 8-50 on Tuesday night in the person of Mrs Charles Frost, of Bryn-y-maen, near Colwyn Bay. at the age of 67. The deceased lady had been suffering seriously during the last eighteen months, Drs Pritchard and Williams, of Conway, being regularly in attend- ance. The climax appeared to have been reached about three months ago, when a very serious re- lapse took place subsequent to a period of compara- tive good health, and ever since then she had not been able to leave ht'r bedroom. On several occasions during this time her medical attendants had given up all hopes of her living a few hours after their visits, but, gifted with a first-rate con- stitution and remarkable vitality, she time and again disappointed their prognostications, so to speak. Finally, death took place in the most peaceful manner in the presence of her three nieces, Mrs Howes Roberts (St. Asaph), Miss Frost, and Miss Alice Frost. Immediately the news became known, the whole countryside in that remote upland spot where she had for a few years reigned with no little influence, became a scene of mourning. Every cottage, farmhouse, and residence for miles around put down their window blinds, and everyone appeared to regret the loss of a good, highly-respected friend, Mrs Charles Frost was the seventh daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones, small farmers, of Rhwngyddwyffordd, and married, in 1863, in Llan- ddulas Church, Mr Charles Frost, son of Mr James John Frost (a member of the firm of Frost Bros., the well known rope makers), of Shadwell, Lon- don. The First Atlantic Cable. It might here be remarked that this firm made the first Atlantic cable, a portion of which was one of Mrs Frost's most valued relics. After her marriage, she resided in Brondesbury-road, Kilburn. In 1869, Mr Frost retired from active business, and forthwith the family removed to Wales, their first residence being Tanliwyfan. near Colwyn. Three years later Mr Frost purchased the freehold of Minydon from Mr I? "vVhittaker, of Oldham, and they here resided until Mr Frost's death on 30th April, 1.896. For the last thirty years Mrs Frost has taken a leading part in church work in Colwyn and the neighbourhood. Her !ft-st attention was directed to the erection of a wall round the churchyard at Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, in whose venerable edifice she had herself been christened, and where her parents and many of her ancestors lay at rest. About the same time she procured a new hearse for Llan- tirillo parish. Then, as years rolled bv, we find her faking the keenest land most practical interest in the erection of Colwyn Assembly. Rooms, and, never wearying in efforts for the uplifting of the standard of churchmanship in the neighbourhood, materially helping in restoring Llysfaen Church, building Llysfaen National Schools, etc. She was also responsible for the clock erected in Colwyn Church tower. A Famous Trowel. In the later eighties she laid the foundation stone of St. Paul's Church, Colwvn Bay, the trowel used (a very handsome one) being the gift of her hus- band. With the same trowel Mrs Frost laid the foundation stones of Bryn-y-maen Mission Room and Bryn-y-maen Church on August 8th, 1895, and May 4th. 1897, respectively, and again in laying the foundation stone of St. John's Church, Colwyn, on October 18th, 1809. As before stated Mr Frost died in 1896, and his was the first body to be interred in the burial ground connected with Christ Church,Bryn-y-maen. As is generally known this fine place of worship was the deceased lady's practical gift to the public to perpetuate the memory of her deceased husband. Not only did she erect the church at her own ex- pense, but she built a vicarage and handsomely en- dowed the benefice with an income of [200 a year, the whole outlay amounting to over [2o,ooo-a magnificent monument eloquent of Mrs Frost's good taste and splendid generosity. The Church was consecrated by the Bishop of St Asaph, on Tuesday,the 26th September,r899-an event which will for many years to come be looked upon as a red-letter day in the history of the parishes of Llan- drillo, Colwyn, and Llansantffraid—three parishes converging at Bryn-y-maen.- Mrs Frost was the owner of about 450 acres of land in the immediate vicinity of the church, and on a portion of it she had erected the Elizabethan- styled residence where she expired. As a Public Benefactor. Not content with all her previous good offices.the deceased lady, right up to within a few weeks of her death, continued her philanthropic duties. When she settled down at Bryn-y-maen, it was found that the water supply was inadequate to cope with the demand of the place for whose growth- she was to a great degree responsible. She therefore had a reservoir built at St Crysto's well, about a mile and a half away from the village. This work, which cost £r,ooo odd, was carried out by Mr Jones) of the Melbourne Works, Conway: Mr William Jones. C.E., of Colwyn Bay, being the engineer. Now, the whole of the tenants are sup- plied, free of charge, with an abundance of water, equal in quality to any for many miles around. Amongst her later gifts were X100 recently sub- scribed towards the Clergy Sustentation Fund; [roo to ards the new church at Llandudno Junc- tion, in the parish of Llangystenin, whilst the very last contribution she made was the handsome dona- tion of i.4ciD towards the furnishing the chancel of the new church at Old Colwyn, on a similar plan to that provided for Bryn-y-maen Church. She had already contributed -f.T ooo to the building fund of St. John's Church. It had been her intention also to provide an hydraulic engine for the beautiful organ in Christ Church, but unhappily she did not live long enough !o carry her wishes into died. Recently Mrs Frost had been busily engaged in an ambitious scheme for the development of her estate at Bryn-y-maen, and her pet idea was to make the village a sort of mountain suburb of Col- wyn Bay. Plans of streets, &c, had already been provided by Mr Hulse, of Colwyn Bay, and Messrs Douglas, of Chester, but owing to her indisposition the work had been left in abeyance. The high- road running through the middle of the village will always remain much the better for her busi- ness acumen,, as the well-constructed walls which she had some time ago built alongside a iengthy portion of it, are not likely to collapse for very many years. Mrs Frost has two sisters living", Mrs Evans, now residing at St. Asaph with Mr T. Howes Roberts, J.P., and Mrs Lewis, of Ysgeifiog. The portrait we reproduce was taken about ten years ago, and from which Mr J. K. Makin, the well-known artist, of Old Colwyn, was commis- sioned to make an oil paintiftg at the time. The Funeral. The funeral will take place at Bryn-y-maen, on Saturday, at 2-30 prompt. The body will be in- terred in the tomb wherein lie the remains of the I late Mr Frost. It is expected that the joint choirs of Old Colwyn and St John's Church wi!l take part in the funeral service.

Abergele Urban District Council. The Railway Extension Improvements. Diversion of Traffic. Numerous Improvements in the District. AN ordinary monthly meeting of this Council was nelcl at the Council Offices, on Monday evening. There were present Mr Thomas Evans (chair- man), Mr John Edwards, Mr J. O. Knight, Mr Pierce Davies, Mr Isaac Roberts, Mr John Han- nah, Mr Edward Williams, Mr Isaac Morris, Mr G. Perkins, Mr Thomas Williams, Mr John Pierce, Dr Wolstenholme, Mr E. A. Crabbe (clerk), and Mr R. M. Jones (surveyor and in- spector.) Finance Committee. This committee contended that the sum of ,£, II 7s 6d be paid as compensation to Mrs Davies for loss of trees in connection with the recent im- provements. The report was adopted. The Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor reported that the footpath ad- mg from the lawn tennis ground to Tygwyn was in a bad state and he recommended that some gravel be laid over the surface. The surveyor made a similar recommendation in respect to the road in the immediate vicinity, because the stones upon it had .not yet set properly. On the motion of Mr Perkins, the recommen- dations were adopted, and it was further resolv- ed that indentations in the road along Peel-street be also filled with gravel whilst similar attention was ordered to be made in respect of Local Lane. Vale View Terrace Improvement. The Surveyor reports that acting according to the instructions received from the chairman of the Council, he had. made enquiries with the owners of the several properties with a view to taking in a portion of the existing wall in front of three houses in Sea View Terrace, and he had received letters from the persons in question. Mrs C. J. Williams wrote stating she had no ob- jection to the proposal; Mr Parry Williams, of Prestatyn, stated that while he saw no. objection to the matter, he was desirous of an interview with the surveyor. The other owner, Mrs Parry, of rensarn, however objected unless she was compensated adequately for the loss of the ground. The Chairman expressed his surprise that Mrs Parry objected, and observed that it was a great pity since the refusal of one affected the whole work. Mr Pierce pointed out that since the Council were prepared to deal with her in the same way as the others, namely providing her with a new wall and an ornamented railing, that it would not be just to pay Mrs Parry and not pay the others. On the motion of Mr Perkins, seconded by Mr Edward Williams, a vote of thanks was pass- ed to Mr Parry Williams and Mrs C. J. Williams for the accession to the Council's request, and the matter was dropped. Surface Water Drainage. The Surveyor reported that as it was not pos- sible to carry on the work otherwise, the com- mittee which had had the matter in hand recom- mended that the surface water drain on the Pentremawr-road, be constructed under the para- pet. In reply to.Mr Pierce the surveyor said he did not agree with carrying out the work as recom- mended, but under the circumstances there was no alternative. Mr Pierce said he certainly objected to laying the drain under a newly built cemented parapet. It might involve them in constant expenditure, because in view of the level character of the road m that particular place the pipes would very likely be blocked and would often need atten- tion. The Surveyor remarked that special provisions were suggested in regard to the blocking of the pipes in the form of tanks placed at intervals, and those would necesarily collect whatever rub- bish which might 'get into. the pipes whilst they would be ready of access. Mr Edward Williams said the Committee had spent a lot of time in considering the matter and they saw no way out of it but that which was re- commended for adoption. It-was eventually agreed on the motion of Mr Isaac Morris, seconded by Mr Isaac Roberts, that the drain be laid under the newly construct- ed side of the read. Lighting. The Surveyor further reported that the com- mittee recommended that a number of old lamps be replaced with new ones. On the motion of Mr Edward Williams, se- conded by Mr Pierce, it was decided that the re- commendation be adopted on the understanding that the new lamps be fitted with incandescent burner. Another Improvement. The Surveyor reported that .certain entrances to yards were sadly in need of repair and the re- commendation that a quantity of Penmaenmawr .sets be utilised for the purpose of repairing the same at a cost of about. 1'8 or 1'10 for material. This was approved. The Council's Loan. On the motion of the chairman, it was resolv- < eel that the seal of the Council be attached, to a mortgage deed in reference to the loan of £ 2,223 from the Public Works Loan Commissioners ob- tained for the purpose of carrying out the various improvements in hand by the Council. Plans. On the motion of Mr Edward' Williams, cer- tain plans submitted by Mr D. G. Roberts were 3. DTHovcd. c Trees for Pentremawr Road. The Clerk reported that receipt of five tenders for the supply trees to be planted along the Pentremawr-roadside, and after a brief descrip- tion as to the relative.good qualities of chestnut trees, elms, sycamores, etc., it was resolved that the tender of Messrs Dicksons, of Chester, be ac- cepted, and that they supply a number of elms and sycamores to be planted alternately. The Railway Extension. THE DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC. Mr Dawson, the engineer for the London and North-Western Railway Company, wrote, stat- ing "I am about to commence the alteration of the bridge at the station with a view, if possible, of completing the new station in time to bring into use for the coming summer's traffic, and I shall be glad of the District Council's co-opera- tion in assisting me to carry-this through in the limited time at my disposal. I 'tear it will be necessary to stop all vehicular traffic over the bridge for several months, as the roadway has to be raised no less than five feet at the bottom end. and spur approaches as shown. upon the deposited pla». tphrs, as you will readily see, blocks up the road for the time being, and I suggest the putting up of a notice to the effect that the roadway is temporarily closed, and that all persons must make use either of the Hesketh level crossing, referred to in sub- section i of the Companys Act, IgOO, or else of the footbridge at the Chester end of the station. I am arranging to provide temporary access to. the station for vehicles whilst the work is in progress, and I think it quite possible that we may allow foot passengers to use the station bridge also, except perhaps for a few special days, such as when we are fixing new girders across. In connection with this work will the District Council be willing to hire the railway company a steam road roller, and, if so, under what terms and conditions. I shall feel obliged .Jar an e.arly reply, as there is no time to be lost in getting the station improvements completed and in use by the 1st of July." The Chairman said he hoped they were going to give the Railway Company ,every assistance in the matter. The time was short between then. and the beginning of July, and there was much work to be done. On the other hand he hoped the Railway Company would, in return, help them with a better train service. (Hear, hear.) Such improvements were of no use to them un. less they got a better service of trains to Aber- gele—that would mean the bringing of more people into1 their midst and a general advance- ment in the progress of the place. (Hear, hear.) In reply to Mr Perkins, The Clerk observed that the Council possessed no steam roller and that he had replied to the writer to that effect. Mr Perkins said he quite agreed with the chair- man. They ought to give every possible help to the Company, as he thought the proposed im- provements would add materially to the welfare of the town. If he might be allowed he might take, advantage of that opportunity of suggesting that the Council made some representation to the Railway Company, with a view to the pro- vision of a cabmen's shelter near the station. It was a pity to see the cabbies standing out there at all times of the, year, and now that the Com- pany were about making those improvements they might look upon the suggestion w.th a favourable eye. Dr Wolstenholme I fully endorse what has been just said, Mr Chairman. That is a matter which certainly needs attention. Mr Pierce said that while he was in full sym- pathy with what Mr Perkins had said he might point out that that was not the matter under con- sideration at that juncture. He hoped they would find Mr Dawson in the same spirit towards them as they were now towards him and tiie Railway Company. He forthwith moved that permission be granted the Company to close the bridge as desired and for the time stipulated by Mr Dawson. Mr Edward Williams seconded. The Clerk pointed out that it was rather too much for the Company, to ask that visitors would have to go up to the tennis ground before they could reach the beach, and he suggested that it be stipulated by the Council that the ap- plication was granted subject to the provision being made for pedestrians desirous of reaching the beach. With that provision Mr Pierces' motion was carried unanimously. For Cabbies. At Mr Perkins suggestion the clerk then under- took to write to. the Railway Company making know the Council's desire in respect to the pro- vision of shelters for cabmen at the station. Summer Entertainments. An application by Mr Smith Jennings for per- mission to obtain the sole right to the use of the beach in reference to his entertainment catering was granted; the clerk remarking that the ap- plicant was well worthy of the Council's con- fidence inasmuch as he was a good singer and that he had hitherto behaved himself in a very exemplary manner. Tne Proposed Welsh Museum. A circular letter was read from the Cardiff Town Council asking the Council's support to a petition to be made in favour of obtaining a Government grant for a museum for Wales. Dr Wolftenholrne moved that the request be acceded to. He was of opinion that it was an important matter for education, science, and progress, and he saw in it a most valuable bles- sing for Wales. Mr Perkins seconded, and this was agreed to.

A Denbighshire Farmer Fined. THE Cerrigydrudion magistrates 011 Monday deci- ded a case which affeced the identity of J.Hughes, Cerrig-Gell-Gwm, Yshytty, near Bettws-y-Coed, one of the best-known farmers in the uplands of Denbighshire. Hughes was summoned by J. R. S. M'Leod, supervisor of Inland Revenue, Hbyl, for killing game, to wit, grouse, without having in force a license or certificate, on the 5th October last. Mr A. O. Evans appeared for the defendant. The case came on first on the 16tli December, when evidence was given by Donald Cameron, gamekeeper in the employ of Colonel Wynne Finch, to the effect that he had seen the defen- dant on the day in question on a plot of glebe land, with a gun in his hand, and accompanied by a dog. He shot at a 'pack of grouse, killed one (which he picked up), and then ran towards his own house. Witness followed, and saw defendant going to the barn with the bird in his hand, bat did not catch him. He knew defendant well, and was certain that he was the man. For the defence, Robert Owen Orson, in the employ of the defendant, said he heard shots on the 5th October, and saw a man running to the barn. The man was not the defendant, the latter being at the time away from home. At this stage the magistrates adjourned the case. At the eacotid hearing on Monday, the defen- dant himself was called, and stoutly denied that he ever handled a gun at all on the 5th of Ociober. The magistrateq considered the case proved, and fined the defendant 10s and costs, which were I aid.

I I CHESTER. I RICHARD JONES' ANNUAL Winter Sale See this—200 yards of Axminster Carpet. Magnificent lot, to clear, 3/- per yard. Splendid Patterns in Axminster Carpets. Sale Price, 3/8^ per yard A Few Pieces of Good Wearing Axminster, 3/11 per yard Job Lot. Body and Borders. 10 Pieces. iF, ine Wilton Pile Axminstera and Wilton Carpets, to clear, 4/6 per yard. Ordinary Prices, 5/6 to 7/6 Carpet Squares. Carpet Squares. A Large and Varied Assortment of Brussels and Tapestry Squares, from 21/- Sale Prices Art Squares "The Kensington," from 14/- Heavy Wool Art Squares, in Finest Colourings and Patterns, all Reduced for the Sale Cocoa Mattings. 18in., 1/0-1 per yard. 27in., 1/4& per yard 2 4 China Mattings and Mats, Sale Prices at 6Jd., 8fd., l/~ each See this-200 yards Axminster Carpets at 3/- per yard. Rugs. Mats. Rugs. Mats. SPECIAL "EDWARD VII." RUG for this Sale, 7/11, 9/6, 10/6 Cloth Hearthrugs, Sale Prices, 4/6, 6/6, 8/lX Bedroom Plain Centre Hearthrugs. Axminster Rugs in great variety :-Ordinary Prices, 8/11, 12/11, 14/6, 15/9, 18/9, 22/6 Sale Pricest 7/11, 10/6, 12/6, 14/6, 16/ 19/6 Deccan Rugs, 7ft. 6in. x 4ft. 6in from 13/,11 Skin Rugs, all colours, only best quality Skin Door Mats. Mirzapore Rugs Axminster Mats, Japanese Mats, Mohair Mats, Turkey Mats, Linoleum and Cork Mats, Wire and Leather Hall Mats, Cocoa-fibre Mats All Reduced for the Sale. SPECIAL "EDWARD VII." RUG for this Sale, 7/11, 9/6, 10/6 LINOLEUMS. OILCLOTHS. An Exceptionally Large Stock of Linoleums and Floorcloths of every quality, amongst which are several fine lots, worth the attention oj all about to furnish. We lay all Linoleums Free of Charge during the Sale. Best Quality Inlaid Linoleums, a Special Lot for the Sale, 3/6 per square yard. The above we cannot possibly repeat, and is an exceptional offer. Ordinary Stock of Inlaid Linoleums at List Prices, 3/ 3/3, 3/6, 4/- per sq. yd. Printed Linoleums, all well-seasoned goods and new designs, 1j4-, 1/11 J, per square yard Four-yard wide Printed Linoleums, 2/2, 2/7 square yard Job Lot-Oilcloth, two-yards wide for bedrooms and small sitting-rooms. Sale Price, IjHit. full width See this-200 yards Axminster Carpet, 3/- per yard. Passage Cloth and Stair Linoleum all reduced CARRIAGE PAID ON ALL ORDERS OF fi VALUE. SEE SALE CATALOGUE. RICHARD JONES' CHESTER. 3 40, CHOCOLATE BOXES in great Variety. ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCIES. POWELL'S Private HOTEL & RESTAURANT, AMBLER & PATRICK, Proprietors. ONLY THE BEST MAKES OF CHOCOLATE KEPT IN STOCK. Private Dinner, Tea and Supper Parties Catered for. 1494 Note the Address: PENRHYN ROAD, COLVYN BAY* ■ —— — • jgr T } Tobacconist and Stationerr ABERGELE ROAD, COLWYN BAY, For Pipes, Walking Sticks,Cigars,Cigarette5- BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. First=Class Hair Dressing Rooms. Umbrellas Made, Repaired & Re-covered* TOM H0MAN,^™S Colwyn Bay 3319 R. CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, BRANCHES AND LO Q(JEEN ST RT)VL ROWLAND and SIMP SON, Estate & House Agents, Coal Merchants, WYNNSTAY CHAMBERS, COLWYN BAY. FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED HOUSES TO LET ON NORTH WALES COAsT Houses & Property for Sale. Full information given to applicants stating requirements. 258 I DYSON & WILKINSON, Prize Bread Bakery, COLWYN BAY. Q,TTAJDITIT OTTIR, ILIEJAJDXIfcTGi- FEATURE1- 206t. Printed by W. H EVANS & SONS LIMITED, at their General Printing Offices, Bank Place, Chester, and Published bv them at the Offices, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, in_ the County of Denbigh also Published at 10, Hi^h Street, CONWA* 63A, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Clarendon Buildings, PENMAENMAWR, Roberts, Stationery Depot," LLANFAIRKEC11* Pendyffryn House, BETTW.S-Y-COF.D, all in the County of Carnarvon The Library, 7, Station Road, LLANRWST Aubrey t ABERGELE, Portland Place, DENBIGH, all in the County of Denbigh; 29 High Street, RSIYL, Central Buildings, High Street PRESTATYN, all in the Countv of Flint Friday, January 24, 1902.