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PRESTATYN WATER SUPPLY.
PRESTATYN WATER SUPPLY. IMPORTANT MEETINC OF THE URBAN COUNCIL. PARLIAMENTARY POWERS TO BE SOUGHT FOR PURCHASING THE WORKS. A special meeting of the above Council was held at Stafford Buildings, Prestatyn, on Monday evening, for the purpose of further considering the question of proceeding to obtain Parliamentary powers for the purchasing and taking over of the Water Works. Mr John Jones, J.P., presided, and there were also present Dr W H Griitith, Messrs W H Coward, J B Linnell, Ellis Roberts, John Pritchard, Goronwy () Jones, J E L Jones, Peter Ellis, Thomas Williams, John Hughes (Clerk), and W C Bell (Surveyor). The Clerk reported that a meeting of the Water Supply Committee had been held on August 28th, at which it was reported that he (the Clerk) had interviewed Mr Rowlands as to the steps necessary for the Council to proceed to acquire the Water Works. As the matter had to be placed in hand at once, and it was urgent, the Chairman, at his own expense, with the Clerk, had proceeded to London, where they interviewed Messrs Baker, Lees & The opinion of those gentlemen were placed before the Committee, and the following resolution was thereupon passed :—" That the Council do take the necessary steps for pro- moting a Bill in the next Session of Parliament for acquiring the Dyserth, Meliden, and Prestatyn Water Undertaking; for the con- struction of new reservoir or reservoirs, and other works for improving the water supply of Prestatyn and districts, as defined in the Water Orders Confirmation Act, 1881, relating to Dyserth, Meliden, and Prestatyn water for acquiring additional land and rights for borrowing money for such purposes and for additional powers ith respect to matters relating to the water undertaking, and other purposes." The Chairman formally moved the recom- mendation of tha Committee. Mr J. E. L. Jones seconded. Mr Coward said he had seriously thought over the matter since the last meeting, and he had not overlooked the fact that it was neccssary that Mrs McLaren should have two months' notice of the intention of the locil authority to provide another supply of water. He thought that it would be advisable in this I I is case that they should give notice. If they did enter into a contract with the Parliamentary agents, it should be with an understanding I -n that .jf Mrs McLaren went on improving the works that the Council would be satisfied. lie understood that Mr and Mrs McLaren were at the present time about to consult an engineer with a view to putting the works in proper order. He was aware that no time had to be lost if they were to proceed to Parliament for the next session. Mr Linnell said he had received a letter from Mr McLaren, dated Moscow, 20th August, in which he said that as soon as he returned to England he would get a special engineer to go thoroughly into the question of the water supply of the district, the laying of new mains, &c., so that there would be no further com- plaints about the matter. He would obtain the best advise possible. He expected to return to England on September Oth. He (Mr Linnell) thought that the Council should have some idea of what the cost of the Bill would be before they proceeded with it. He did not think that the Council would care to vote upon the subject unless fairly certain of what it would cost them. He hoped that the Chair- man, or some other member of the Committee, would tell the ratepayers something as to what expense they were likely to incur.. The Chairman said he was most willing to answer any questions on the matter, and had no desire to keep anything back. They were told that an unopposed Bill would cost JEoOO, and in proportion to the opposition the expense would increase. He had to tell the Council that the cost of promoting the Bill and the repayment of capital and in- terest would come out of the money they would receive from the water supply. He believed that a handsome profit could be made. It had been pointed out in Commit- tee that no matter what mains Mrs McLaren might lay she could not, under her present powers, get more than a 4-inch main from the source of supply without going to Parliament for fresh powers, and when she did that the Council would certainly oppose her. It was recognised that a 4-inch main was useless for the present needs of Prestatyn, and how much more useless would it be for the town in 20 or 30 years hence. Mr Linnell She may get another source of supply The Chairmen She can not get another source of supply unless she applies to Parlia- ment. When she does that she will tind us there to oppose her. That will be our oppor- tunity. When the old company at Rhyl went in for powers they were opposed by the Rhyl people, and were compelled to sell. There is no doubt that a local authority should have the water supply in its hands. I need not point out how important it is that we should have a good supply of water, and I believe that we shall have the whole of Prestatyn at our backs when we propose to acquire the water works. It is not right that the water supply of a place like Prestatyn should be in the hands of private people. I do not say a word against Mr or Mrs Me Laren or Mr Linnell. I go in for this thing un something more than personal grounds, and in fighting this battle we must forget everything but the public interest. We have been urged time after time by our Medical Officer of Health to take this step, and we shall be lacking in our duty if we leave this. opportunity slip by. Mr Coward: I agree with you in every word you have said, but are we not by duty or courtesy bound to give Mrs Mac Laren two months' notice ? The Clerk: Nothing of the sort. We have not to give notice when we go in for an Act of Parliament. The Chairman You must bear in mind that Mrs MacLaren had no Act of Parliment. All she has is a Provisional Order. Mr Coward said he felt that the water supply and also the gas service should be in the hands of the public authority of a district. It would never do to allow private individuals to control such things, or they would have a repetition of what was experienced in Liverpool. The Chairman added that he felt that they had arrived at that state of things when they felt that the water supply was critical, and if they allowed that winter to pass without taking steps to improve matters they would be blamed by residents and visitors. They as a Council were bound to take steps to obtain powers to construct new works or the town would be ruined for years. ly- Mr J. E. L. Jones said the matter had been thoroughly thrashed out in committee, and it was felt that they shonld not let slip the golden opportunity of acquiring the works. The water supply was inadequate, and they as Councillors were bound to act oil behalf of the ratepayers with the same business ability as Mrs MacLaren displayed in all that she undertook. The communication received from Mr MacLaren confirmed the views of the Committee that there was urgency in the matter, and therefore the Council should not be behind hand in seizing it. Mr Pri tchard said lie was of the opinion that a better supply of water should be obtained, but the question to be considered was what were the best steps to be taken. He did not know whether the Council were taking the right course or not, as they were well aware that the owners of the water works were away from home, and it seemed as if the Council wore going behind their backs. He thought I that they should hear something from Mrs McLaren before they took such a decided step as was now proposed. It was a very big undertaking, and a matter that should in no way be rushed. The Council should also remember that they were but four years old, and they had had very little time to consider such a big thing, which was bound to be an I expensive undertaking. They should take z;1 more time to consider the question. The Chairman replied that the Council were not moving very rapidly. They were really going to work very slowly at least that was the opinion of the people of Prestatyn. They should not forget that as far back as February, 18U8, they had had letters complaining of the insufficiency of the water supply. They had asked Mrs McLaren to do something with the works, but the reply they received was that she would not sell the undertaking; and if the Council waited another twelve months he believed that they would be in a like position as they were that day. They could not forget that they were there to represent the rate- payers, and he gave every member credit for the best intentions to do all he could to take the right steps, and to move in a direction that would be for the best interests of the people. He urged upon the Council the necessity of r, being firm at that stage. Under the existing circumstances the water supply could not be improved, and if anyone was to get the power to construct the additional works it should be the local authority and not a private individual. He warned the Council that visitors knew only too well the difficulties under which the town suffere i, and unless the local authority secured the water undertaking, and took steps to secure a better supply of water, the town would re- ceive a check that would be difficult to recover from. He placed that matter far above his friendship with Mr and Mrs MacLaren and Mr Linnell, and put all personal and private con- siderations in the back ground (hear, hear). He urged upon them to take a decisive step, which they would, he felt sure, never regret. Mr John Pritchard said he desired not to be misunderstood on that matter. He advised the Council not to rush too rashly, in the fourth or fifth year of its existence, into a matter that required careful consideration. They should take care that they did not jump out of the frying pan into the fire. The Chairman There will be a public meet- ing held under the Borough Funds Act, and the ratepayers will have the right to vote against what we propose. I may tell you also that any single ratepayer has the right to demand that a poll of the people be taken. Besides that, we as a Council have to pass certain resolutions by an absolute majority. Mr Goronwy () Jones did not think it neces- sary that they should then go into the details of the matter in the way they had discussed them in committee. lie was sure that they realised that there was a feeling that the public should have control of gas and water supplies. He also believed that Mr and Mrs MacLaren were advocates of the principle of public control in such matters, but it was only natural that they should object to sell the works when they had them in their hands. The present owners of the water supply could not lay more than a -1-ineh main, and if they or anyone else wanted to increase the water supply they would have to obtain powers. He felt that the Council would be delaying matters for the two months and losing a valuable opportunity if they stop- ped now. In reply to questions as to whether the works would pay after being placed in the hands of the Council, the Chairman said he believed that in other towns a handsome profit was made, and at Egremont the Council were able to give people 4d in the £ off the ordinary rates out of the profits of the works that were purchased at a big price. Mr Linnell Since I have been connected with the concern we have spent the whole of the revenue on the works. We have spent more capital than revenue, and you will always have to spend money on the works. The Chairman All I can say is that you are more anxious to keep hold of a dying concern than T am. I should be sorry to hold fast of a sinking ship, and that is a very good reason why we should purchase and make a better job of it. Dr Griffith said the point that the Council had to consider was this Could Prestatyn exist with the present supply of water ? (hear, hear). He did not think it could. He was also of opinion that the sooner they bought the works the better. It was foolish to suggest that they should wait because they were a young Council. Every year made the works more valuable, as the rateable value of the district improved. It was equally foolish to suggest that people, even though they were millionaires, would be so charitable, and so generous—although he knew a little of genero- sity in Prestatyn—as to refuse to sell a concern that did not pay. Speaking as one who had had to pass examinations in matters concern- ing public health and as one who had had experience of Prestatyn and its water supply, he hoped that the Council would never be so foolish as to let such a splendid opportunity slip by. He had all along urged the following of that course, and while he had perhaps suffered pecuniary loss thereby, he felt that he had nevfr lost his self-respect, and had not failed to discharge his duty to the public. Mr Linnell and himself had each been returned at the top of the poll not to look after personal n terests, but to do their duty to the ratepayers. It did not matter how long the Council had been in power if they saw the necessity for action, and he urged them as a medical man to lose no time. He was certain that the public would support them (applause). Mr Thos Williams observed that at first he had thought that they had better wait until Mrs MacLaren returned in order that matters could be discussed at an interview, but after hearing the views of the Chairman, and what he had been told in London, he fell in readily with the recommendation of the Committee, Every- thing would have to be arranged in a few months, so they had no time to lose. The Chairman said he had forgotten to state that after the Council had given notice of their intention to proceed to Parliament there would be plenty of opportunity given to Mr and Mrs MacLaren to come to terms for the Council to obtain the works by private purchase. It was clearly understood that Mrs MacLaren had told the Council that she would not sell. Mr Coward stated that he was perfectly satisfied that due notice would be given to Mrs MacLaren, and, that being so, he would support the Committee. He felt that it was not so much a question of price as of getting a satisfactory supply of water. Mr Peter Ellis then described the reservoir which supplied the district with water, and urged the Council not to hesitate to go ahead with a view to their obtaining early possession of the works. Mr Ellis Roberts agreed with the suggestion that steps should be at once taken to secure the control of the works. It was a matter of life and death to Prestatyn, and only that evening he had heard people expressing the opinion that it was necessary that steps should be taken. He did not like to go against Mr Linnell, but they as Councillors had to bo business-like, and it was their duty to buy the water works. The Chairman then put the recommendation of the Committee to the Council. All present, with the exception of MrlLinnell, held up their hands in favour of it, and the Chairman observed that as there was no one against it he had to declare that the resolution was carried unanimously. On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Coward, it was decided to engage the services of Messrs Baker, Lees it Co. as Parlia- mentary agents, and to instruct them to proceed with the matter at once. Votes of Thanks. Mr J E L Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for having done such good work for the Council and paid his own expenses to London. Dr Griffith seconded, and it was carried unanimously. The Chairman said he felt that it was his duty to go to London, but had it not been for the valued services of the Clerk he could have done but very little. The Site of the Fire Engine Station. A letter was read from the I lev Thos. Price with reference to the site of the tire engine sta- tion. The Vicar said he would have no objec- tion to the Council placing two windows in the back of the approved building provided that work was commenced and finished within four months from the sanction of the Local Govern- ment Board being received. He had also to' complain of the continued insults and disres- pect shown to him by the depositing of rubbish on the site he had give to the Council. Mr Coward proposed that the Council take immediate steps to clear away the rubbish and to erect the fire station. The Chairman suggested that it be referred to the Committee. Mr Coward Referred to the Committee I am sick of it being referred. It was decided that the Council apply to the Local Government Board for powers to borrow money for erecting the building. The Chairman said he would oppose the Council on this matter. This closed the proceedings.
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---ST. ASAPH LICENSING SESSIONS.
ST. ASAPH LICENSING SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Monday. Major Birch occupied the chair, and Mr R. C. Enyon and Mr T. Howes Roberts was also present. Police Report. Supt Hughes reported thac there were 25 fully licensed houses in the division, one beer- house, and one licensed by the Inland Revenue Authorities to sell wine and spirits, making a total of 27 licensed houses of all classes. The population of the Division according to the census of 1891 was 5594, thus giving one licensed house for every 2Q7 of the inhabitants. One innkeeper had been convicted for Sunday trading. Fifteen persons had been convicted for drunkenness, being a decrease of one as compared with last year. The Chairman asked if the police had any further report to make concerning the licensed houses. Were the back doors of a satisfactory character. Supt Hughes replied that everything was satisfactory, and the police were also satisfied with what had been done at the Hand Inn since the last court. The Chairman said the Bench knew that they could not compel publicans to close backdoors, but they could give reasons for withholding licences if their wishes were not respected. The Bench had very strong feelings regarding back doors, and they desired that the publicans would take notice of what was stid. -Ile had only to repeat the remarks lie had made on previous occasions concerning t!ie serving of children, and hoped that the licence holders would help the Bench. All the licences were then renewed. Transfer of Licence. Mr J. Pierce Lewis was granted a transfer of the licence of the Black Inn, Rhuddlan, from Mr Titmuss to Mrs Titmuss, the new tenant, her husband having left her house, and the furniture being her own property. Children will be Children. Minnie Roberts, aged 11 years, The Roe, came before the Court for judgement in the case wherein she was charged with stealing gooseberries from a garden. 1 11 Mr Joseph Lloyd said the mother of the child was bound over at the last court to appear that day, but she had run away, and the girl's father had asked him to say a few words on her behalf. The garden from which the goose- berries were stolen adjoined the Common, and there was little protection to prevent the children getting into the garden. Children would be children. The Chairman You would have to have very good protection to prevent some children getting into the gardens, Mr Lloyd (laughter). Mr Howes Roberts said the wall surrounding this garden appeared to be all right. P. S. Pearson staged [that since the case was mentioned at the last court there had been little cause for complaint. The Bench discharged the defendant with a caution, the Chairman expressing the hope that the father of the girl would keep her away from people's gardens. Protected against her Husband. Mrs Hughes, Bakehouse, The Roe, St Asaph, applied to the Court to have her husband John Hughes bound over to keep the peace, and alleged that he had assaulted her as well as used threats. Defendant did not appear. Complainant said that defendant turned her out of bed at one o'clock on the morning of the 18th August, while he was in a drunken condition. He had also threatened to kill her. She was in bodily fear of him. The Chairman Do you want us to send him to prison ? Complainant No, not exactly that, but I want peace. P.S. Pearson stated that Mrs Hughes often called at the police station and complained of the conduct of her husband. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for three months in the sum of £10.
CHANGEABLE WEATHER.
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IABERGELE BREWSTER SESSIONS.
I ABERGELE BREWSTER SESSIONS. J LICENSING REFORM WANTED. These sessions were held on Saturday, before Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P., presiding, Mr W T Mason, and Dr Wolstenholme. The Police Report: No Complaints. Superintendent Jones presented his report in which he said there were in the division 25 licensed houses-21 full and four beer houses, According to the last census this gave an average of about 219 persons to each house. No proceedings had been taken against licence-holders during the year, and all the houses had been well conducted. Forty-six persons were proceeded against for drunkenness, showing a decrease of 18 as compared with the previous year. Five convictions were for being drunk on Sunday. In reply to questions, Superintendent Jones stated that the whole of the licensed houses had been well conducted. He had received no com- plaints respecting the granting of occasional licences. There had been no disorderly conduct, and the Birkenhead Volunteers had behaved very well while in camp at Foryd. fle had nothing to add to his report respecting structural alterations of houses. The Chairman said he had heard a lob about disorderly conduct at places where occasional licences were granted, aud he was wondering whether the same thing had been experienced at Abergele. Mr Mason referred to what he considered to be the need for alteration at the Market Vaults. Mr Crabbe, on behalf of the owner, stated that recently a considerable sum of money was spent on that place. It was decided that the police should look at the house, aud if anything was required to report to the Bench. In reply to questions it was stated that there had been no complaints respecting the serving of children. Plans must be Produced. Miss Mary Williams, tenant of the Penybont Inu, Abergele, applied for consent to alter the premises so as to iuclude Penybont House next door. Mr Crabbe s'aid he was instructed by the tenant and the owners to make the application. The house was a quaint old place overhanging the river, and was found to be damp, and it was proposed to transfer the business to the adjoin- ing house, which was further away from the ri\ ei-. The business here was well conducted, and the house was closed usually at 10-30 every night. There was no intention to increase the facilities for drinking. If the consent of the Bench were granted, nothing would be done until plans had been submitted for approval. The tenant gave evidence and said that she had suffered in health in consequence of the damp- ness. In reply to Mr Owen, Bangor, who opposed the application. Miss Williams said that Messrs ALsopp owned the house, hut she had made the application on her own initiative. Mr Owen said he opposed the application on behalf of the Rev T Thomas (Wesleyau minister), the President uf the Free Church Council, and the members of that body, lie said there would be no objection to ;11 alteritiou which would be a real improvement of the place as an hotel, but if there was any intention gof creating drinking facilities the most strenuous opposition would be offered. In any case, he submitted that the Bench ought not to agree to anything without plans being submitted. The Bench could not say whether the house would be converted into an hotel or gin palace. The Chairman said the [Bench would be in favour of any structural alteration which would be an improvement of the building, but not having the plans before them they were unable to grant the application. Mr Crabbe said he would apply again at the adjourned licensing meeting, aud would then produce plans. A Full License Refused to the Ceorge and Dragon. Mr Crabbe then, on behalf of Mr John Wil- iiatns, licensee of the George and Dragon beer- house, in Abergele, applied for a full licence to be granted to the premises. The advocate stated that he made a similar application last year, when the Bench could not see their way to grant it. At that time the house, after its rebuilding, had not been occupied, and their Worships had had no opportunity of seeing the class of business intended to be carried on. The place had now been in full working order for twelve months, and he came with greater confidence to make the application. Since the season opened the place had been full of visitors, and the house was well adapted for business of this description. Mr Williams was called to give evidence, and in reply to Mr David Owen-who opposed on behalf of the Free Church Council-stated that he was the owner and licensee of the Harp Inn, which was about fifty yards from the George and Dragon, the latter being the property of Messrs Allsopp, and held by him as tenant at 940 rent. Mr David Owen characterised the application as a flimsy one, it being obvious that an additional licence was not required by the public in this part of Abergele. He could call plenty of evidence in opposition to the licence, and he also had a petition signed by upwards of 150 persons against the application. The Chairman said the Bench were unanimously of opinion that a full licence was not required. Mr Mason added that Mr Williams, to all ap- pearances, conducted the Harp Hotel in a very proper manner. The Chairman said he had pleasure in corroborating what Mr Mason had said as to Mr Williams's conduct.—A petition handed in by Mr Henry Williams against the application was returned to him at his request when the Bench had given their decision. The ordinary business of the court was then proceeded with. Railway Employees Fined for Ill-treatment. Thomas Williams, a carter, employed by the London and North-Western Railway Company, at Abersrele, was charged by InspeCuor Toyne, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with cruelly ill-treating a horse by working it when to do so caused it unnecessary pain and suffering; and Mr S B Rogers, the station-master at Abergele, was charged with permitting such cruelty. Mr Joseph Lloyd, in opening the case, said the horse had been worked when the carter's at- tention had been called to its state. When the Society's inspector approached these men they said they had not got another horse. It was one of the worst cases ever brought before that court. Inspector Roberts (Abergele), said he saw the defendant Williams with the horse, which was lame. The near fore foot was very much inflamed, and the horse could hardly walk without the lurry. I Inspector Toyne, of the R.S.P.C.A., said that on August 8th, he saw the horse in the stable, and it was very lame, and in great pain. He saw Mr Rogers, who said there was no mistake about the lameness, but he was obliged to send it out that morning as they had no other horse. The horse was in good condition, except for the state of the foot. When he spoke to Mr Rogers on the subject that defendant said he was surprised at the Company sending such a horse. Mr Feuna. observed that Mr Rogers denied having made such a statement. Two police constables gave evidence in support of Inspector Roberts' c idence. Mr Fcnna, for the London and North-Western Company, said he did not think his friend was justified in the remarks he had made at the out- set. There had been no intention to commit a breach of the law. The amraal in question arrived in first-rate condition on August 2nd it worked all right till the 6th. When it came in on the evening of the 7th, it was found to be limping slightly, and it was ordered by Mr Rogers into tha stable. The horse was sent to the smithy to have the foot examined, but Mr Rogers ought to have sent it up without the lurry—that was the mistake he made. The Railway Company took all necessary steps to prevent eases of this sort being brought against them. Mr Rogers, station-master, gave evidence in support of Mr Fenna's statement, and denied that ho told Inspector Toyne that he was surprised at the Company sending down su"h a horse. The conversation he had with the Inspector referred principally to another horse. He did not thinK that the horse would hurt with a light lurry, and 19 lbs of parcels. Williams, the other defendant, stated that he took the horse to the smithy, and Parry, the blacksmith, said, after an examination that he did not think tli3 lameness was due to the shoe. Witness also delivered a lew parcels on the journey. Mr F Booth, veterinary surgeon, of Colwyn Bay, stated that he saw the horse on the evening of the Sth, and found a corn under the shoe. The shoe was thin, and had been pressing upon the corn, but a few days' treatment put it right. The Chairman said that in harnessing the horse to take it to the smithy, a technical breach of the law had been committed, and a fine of Is. and costs would be inflicted, but the Bench wished to exonerate Mr Rogers from any intentional cruelty. Mr Joseph Lloyd applied for advocate's fee in each case, as he was really fighting against the Railway Company. Mr Fenna objected, and said that the Company, like private individuals, wanted justice. The Chairman said the Bench granted 10s. 6d, in each case. Mr Fenna 1 hope you are establishing a pre- j cedent. I do not get advocate's fee in this court. I A question arose as to whether the fine of Is. < was imposed in each case. The Magistrates' Clerk It is Is. in each case. Mr Fenna I ask for the decision of the Bench. Mr George is judge as well as clerk. The Chairman It is Is. in each case. That is the intention of the Bench. The total fines and costs amounted to C2 2s. More Cruelty Cases. Hugh Roberts, an elderly farmer occupying a small holding called Cae March, Moelfre, was summoned for a similar offence. Mr Joseph Lloyd prosecuted. It was proved by Inspector Toync that the defendant brought the horse to Abergele for coal when it was lame from a sprain. After the hearing of the case, Mr Lloyd agreed to with- draw the case on the defendant paying 7s. costs. Robert Jones, cab driver, Bronhaulog, Llysfaen, had been summoned for a similar offence, but did not appear.—Mr Joseph Lloyd, who prosecuted, said the horse driven by the accused, had an old wound under its harness, and no attempt seemed to have been made to relieve the pain.—Police Constable Rogers having proved the case, a fine of 5s. and £1 costs was imposed. William Williams, Gwern Tyno, Colwyn Bay, was charged with violently spurring a horse at Abergele on August 15th. Mr Joseph Lloyd prosecuted for the R.S.P.C.A., and Mr E A Crabbe defended. Inspector Toyne gave evidence to seeing the defendant riding up and down the fair spurring a young horse at least twelve times in a distance of 100 yards. P.C. Pendlebury and Inspector Roberts, gave corroborative evidence. Mr Crabbe, for the defence, contended that the horse would not 'come up to the bit, and defen- dant touched it iightly with the spur. Mr Booth, veterinary surgeon, said there was a very light. mark on the side of the horse like a pin prick. Defendant was fined Is. and £ 1 4s. costs. Frank Willioms, driver, Station Road, Colwyn Bay, was fined 3". and 18s. costs, for working a horse whilst suffering from wounds under the collar. Enforcing the Lighting Bye-laws. Mrs Anne Booth, 10 Bignor Street, Cheetham, Manchester, had been summoned for cycling at 10-45 p.m. without a light. P.C. Rogers said that defendant was riding behind her husband, who had a lamp, and when he stopped them they were very obstinate, and he had difficulty in getting the names and addresses. The Magistrates' Clerk stated that Mrs Booth had written a letter about the case. Mr Masou There should be no difference between Mrs Anne Booth, Manchester, and anyone else. If it were a poor man we should fine him, and we shall have to do the same with her.—The tine imposed was 2s. üd. and 9.i. costs. Thomas Roberts, 112, Vale Road, Rhyl, pleaded guilty to driving a mineral water cart without a light. He said that the mineral water trade was too brisk just now for him to see about getting a lamp in August. I Fined 2s. tid. and 8s. costs. Evan Iarvy, Llwyui, was fined a like amount and 83. 6d. for a similar offence. John Hunt, 112, Vale Road, was fined 2s. 6d. and 8s, for driving a trap in Abergele at 10-10 p.m. without having lighst. The Drunk List. A man named Edward Hughes, residing in Jenkin Street, was charged with drunkenness. His wife appeared for him, and admitted the offence. It appeared from the report of Superin- tendent Jones, that the accused had been 18 times before the Court for drunkenness. Mr \V T Mason I am afraid the publicans of Abergele supply drink to persons when they have had enough. If we could find out who does so, I for one, would be very glad. The Chairman, addressing Inspector Roberts Are those in charge of the public-houses of Aber- gele aware of the character of this man ? Inspector Roberts They are perfectly aware, and several have been cautioned aiJout him. 1 do not know how he gets his drink. I believe two or three glasses of beer upset him. The Chairman As a matter of fact have they been asked or recommended not to supply him ? Inspector Roberts They have, by myself and by his wife. The Chairman And no notice has been taken Inspector Roberts I do not believe one cf them would serve him if it were noticed that he was drunk. But when he goes into a public- house sober and gets a pint of beer, he begins to shout when he comes out, He is quite harmless, but makes use of bad language, and is noisy. The Chairman The law as it stands does not allow us to make any recommendation which would be effective, but no doubt the public are aware that it was one of the recommendations of the Licensing Commission that in a case of this kind the public authority or the police should have the power to mention certain people as those to whom drink could not be supplied, and I hope the day is not far distant when that will become the law. In the meantime we have nothing to do but impose a fine upon this unfortunate person. I hope the licensees in Abergele will take notice of what I have said. Here is a most distressing case, and I hope every precaution will be taken not to supply driuk to such people as these in future.—The defendant was lined 2s. 6d. and costs. Thomas William. New York Terrace, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, adding that it was an accident.—Fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. (id. costs. Thomas Jones, Mountain View, Llanddulas, pleaded guilty to using violent language and con- duct. P,C. Rogers said the defendant was drunk at Llanddulas on the 11th of August, and wanted to fight everybody. Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and also 5s. and 15s. 6d. costs for assaulting Richard Jones, who declined to fight him. A Technical Offence. Robert Morris Hughes, of LIanddulas, who was described by Mr E A Crabbe as an old poacher, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on the Kinmel Estate on August 10th. Thomas Plurrridge, keeper, said he saw the defendant setting snares, and on asking if he had authority to set them, defendant replied that he had not, but he would get one. Mr Crabbe said it was a technical offence, but defendant was bound to have the written authority of the tenant of the land before ha could set snares. For the defence, Mr Joseph Lloyd contended that the defendant was not liable to a fine, as the prosecution had not showed by deed that the shooting rights were vested in Mr Hughes of Kinmel, instead of in the tenant, which was pre- sumed by the law. Defendant denied that he set the snares before he had written authority. He was fined Is. and 93. 6d. costs. A Drunken Husband. Mrs Sarah Williams, Penllan^ Llanfair, applied for a separation order against her husband Henry Williams, who she alleged was guilty of persistent cruelty. Mr Crabbe appeared for the complainant. The evidence was to the effect that the defend ant was in the habit of getting drunk, and while in that state he struck and kicked his wife. On August 11th defendant gathered mushrooms, but did not give her the proceeds of the sale. He had not given her any wages that week, and when she failed to get anything better than bread and butter and tea for dinner, he assaulted her very badly. She had since left him. Defendant did net deny the charge, but urged that his wife threw a large stone at him. He ap- peared in court drunk, and brandished the stone about in a dangerous fashion unbil relieved of it by the police. He was afterwards removed from court. The Bench made a separatiou order, and granted 8s per week allowance to the wife,with the custody of the youngest child.
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