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Llandudno Police Court. HOTEL KEEPER CHARGED. THE CHAUFFEUR AND THE SPEED LIMIT. The fortnightly Police Court was held on Monday, presided over by Dr. Dalton. The other magistrates present were Dr. R. Arthur- Priiohiard, Dr. J. R. Williams, Messrs. L. W. Jelf Pettit, J. W. Raynes, T. J. Dowell, and J. O. Thomas. THE LATE MR. BEVAN. The Chairman at the outset proposed that a sincere vote of sympathy be accorded with Mrs. Bevan and family on the death of the late Mr. William Be van. He had been a member of tuai Bench of magistrates for a number of years, and was most useful, and conscientious in his duties. lie was always ready to, do anything when wanted. He was sure they would all feel that a great loss had been gustainedi. Mr. Johnson, on behalf of the solicitors prac- tising at the Court, associated himself with the remarks of the Chairman, and' said that he had iknown the late Mr. Bevan personally, nd he was always anxious to serve every public pur- pose. Deputy Chief Constable Rees, on behalf of the police force, also associated himself with the vote, which was carried. DRUNKS. For being drumfc and disorderly on the Great Oxme's Head, on the 29th May, Evan; Williams and Sarah Williiams, his wife, who live in that neighbourhood, were fined 21s. 6d. and costs and 5s. and costs respectively. It was stated that this was the male defendant's first appearance but the female had been convicted on six pre- vious occasions. Kate Hanson., a domestic servant, was fined x,s. and costs for drunkenness in Lloyd-istreet an ,the 22nd May, and a similar fine was inflicted on Hugh Francis Hughes, Sea View, Penrhym- side, for a like offence. CHARGE AGAINST AN HOTEL KEEPER. James Thompson, 68, Park-road, Colwyn Bay, did not appear to. answer a summons charging him with being drunk in the Central Hotel, Llandudno, on the 7th inst., and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Frederick Hart, the licensee oi the Central1 Hotel, was charged wilth selling intoxicants to. a druinlken person, on the same day. Mir. J. J. Marks was for the police, and Mr. E. E. Bone pleaded not guilty on behalf of the defendant. Mr. Marks said that about 4.15 on the day in question Irnspector OAven was in Mostyn-street, and saw Thompson under the influence of drink. He made a communication to iJ.L. Pr.itchard, and as a result an eye was kept on the man, who was seen to. enter the Central Hotel. The officer, who was about 60 yardis away, followed, but fojumdi that the man had been served with a glass of beer and a clay pipe, and Thompson, was welling the pipe in the beer, presumably with the idea of makimg it more comfortable in the mouth. The officer spoke to the barman, who admitted that he was to blame for having served him, and then took the beer away. The next day Inspector Owen and the officer went and saw the licensee about the occurrence, but he remarked that he had not heard anything about it, and called the barman down, and the latter said, "I am to be btlamedi for not telling you; but the man had '(10 time to. drinrk his beer, and. I took it away and gave him his money back." The licensee was told that he would be reported, and he said It is very hard on, me, because I knew no- thing about it." He (Mr. Marks), on behalf of the police, agreed with that view, but at the same time the licensee was responsible for his employees. s a P.O. Pritchard corroborated this statement, and in cross-examination said that the man did not taste the beer, neither did! he make any obsei vation, but took up the money and walked out staggering. Inspector Owen also corroborated, and added that he told Mr. Hart that there was no mistake about the man's condition, because he 1.1.ad told off a constable to watch him. For the defence, Mr. Bone said, that the bar- man was an experienced servant and was,, a tee- totaller. The constable had given his evidence very fairly, but he should like to. say that when Thompson entered, the barman was at the rear of the premises. Thompson could not have been very drunk, or he woruild not ha been allowed to. go to Colwyn, Bay unaccompanied. The Chairman at this point interrupted, and said that the Bench had decided that it was a proper case for the police to bring forward, but they' considered that the evidence for the prose- cution was not strong enough to convict. The case would therefore be dismissed. A MOTOR CASE DISMISSED. Tlhomas Charles Duncey, a chauffeur in pri- vate service at 60, Stanhope Gardens, South Kensington, London, was charged with exceed- ing the speed limit with his motor-car on the night of the 7th inst., on the promenade, by travelling between 20 and 30 miles an hour. Mr. Marks prosecuted, and Mr. Johnson de- fended. Defendant, in reply to the charge, said! he was guilty of travelling over 10 miles an hour. P.C. Roberts (54) deposed that at 10.40 p.m. on the 7th June he saw the defendant driving a car along the parade in the direction- of the Grand Hotel at a speed faster than any train that came into Llandudno. Hie should say it was travelling about 30 miles an hour. By Mr. Johnson The witness admitted that the lamp near the announcement of the speed limit was. out, and there was no. light on. the signal) post itself. When he charged the defend- ant, he said he was a stranger to. Llandudno., and also said that he did not know there was a speed limit on the parade. William, Arthur Williams, Pioneer Stores, reckoned the car was travelling between 30 and 35 miles an houir. The defendant was called, and! said he had had five years' experience of motor-cars, and during that time there was no suggestion of a ,charge against him. He had never been pre- viously along the Llandudno Promenade, and did not know there was a speed limit, and in fact he could not see the notice. He adtmirttea that he was travelling between, 15 and 20 miles an hour, because there was: no traffic about. Mr. Johnson, said they admittedi going beyond the speed; limit, but he had explained the reason for it The defendant, who was a stranger, came in, late at night, and was driving a power- ful car up to the Grand Hotel. There was no poasfifble means of knowing that there was a speed limit. He asked the magistrates to. dis- charge the defendant under the First Offenders' Act, as, it would be a hardship on a man of his reputation to have a conviction recorded against him. The Chairman, said that the Bench considered the chauffeur gave his evidence in a straightfor- ward way, and they dismissed: the charge on payment of costs. Addressing the Court, the Chairman said the iBteneih were of opinion, that the speed limit notice near the Imperial, Hotel was very diffi- cult to see, especially.at night, and if there was any risk of the public lamps being put out, they considered! that there ought to be some special arrangement for illuminating it. Mr. Marks concurred, and said there ought to be more effective me,an,s threnghout the county. HIGHWAY OFFENCES. For driving a horse and cart without a light, H'enry Webster was fined is. and costs, and Beatrice Morris, 1, Sit. George's Place, was ordered to pay 2IS:. 6(JI. and costs for using in- decent language in, Back Madoc.street. PROTECTION OF WILD BIRDS. William Jones, 2, Bron Gwynant, and Jane Isabella jiones, Baryin. Horeb, Great Ornje's Head, were reprimanded and ordered to pay the costs for having in their possession wild birds, to wit, ravens. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. Robert Davies, 7, Penyffrith, Llandudno, pleaded not guilty to illtreating a horse by working it in an unfit state. Inspector Gibbs and P.C. Rioss gave evidence that on the 31st of last month the horse was seen attached to a cab on the North Parade. The horse was uneasy, and on examination a wouind the size of a half-crown, piece was fOlund onl its back, from which blood and matter were discharging. Defendant's version was that he had put pads to save the animal being in pain. A fine of 1 os. and costs was imposed. WITHOUT THE OPTION. For being drunk and disorderly ou Satwrday night, in Mostyn-street, Owen Owen, an old offender, was sent to prison, for fourteen days without the option of a fine. LARCENY BY BOYS. The Court was cleared during the hearing of a charge of theft of timber by three you/ng boys named Frank Goodman, Willie Henry Jones, and Wlilliam Trevor Roberts, each of whom were accompanied by their mothers. P.C. Williams said he saw the three boys coming away from a shed belonging to Mr. Mc- Master on the Conway Shore. When the boys noticed) him they ran to the sandhills. The Deputy Chief Constable said that Mr. MlcMlasrter, the prosecutor, had to leave for Manchester that morning. He brought the case forward as an example, as the whole of the sthed was being carried away. The Chairman., addressing the mothers, said it was a very serious thing for their boys to be brought up on such a charge. Luckily,, the police were not prosecuting, and Mr. McMaster was not present, with the result that the magis- trates must dismiss the case, but they cautioned the mothers to look after their children in future.

Llandudno Minstrels' Ducking (MR, aHURCHILL, AND A JOKE. At the Llandudno Police Court, on Monday, before Dr. Dalton and other magistrates, a curious case came ug for hearing, in which W. B. Redfern, Wood Lawn, Poulton, Manchester, was charged with assaulting Alfred Unsworth, the accompanist of the Llandudno Happy Val- ley minstrels. IMr. Bone was for the complainant, and Mx. Johnson defended. In opening the case, Mr. Bone said that the complainant was a member of Mr. W. J. Ohurchill's troupe of minstrels., and on Satur. day, the 29th May, they were performing in, Mostyn-stieet. when, opposite the Stanley Hotel, defendant threw a glass of water from the first floor window on to the members of the troupe some of the water falling on the complainant' and the harmonium which he was playing- Complainant spoke to Mr. Churchill about it and the latter spoke to the defendant and asked him to desist, but instead of doing so. he pro- cured a jug of water, which he also threw over the troupe. A considerable quantity of that water went down complainant's neck. Mr. Churchill went up and demanded, the name of the defendant. If the defendant had desisted on the first occasion nothing more would have been heard of it. Alfred Umsiworth, a member of the troupe corroborated, and said that with the jug of water that was thrown he got drenched. Replying to Mr. Johnson, he said he could not say who threw it, because the had his back to' the hotel. IHie haard ino one asking the troupe to desist from their performance. He most certainly seriously complained of the assault. Axe ypu in the habit of playing practical jokes, and with the public, too?—I dlon't think anyone would call that a practical joke. I did not see it. (Laughter.) W. J. Churchill, the proprietor of the troupe, said that as a result of a communication from the last witness he told the defendant to desist from throwing water, but instead of doing /)v he threw a glass jug full of water over every- body who. was standing by—not only the min- strels, but the general public as well. Witness went up and .saw the defendant, who then said that it was all a joke, but witness did not take it to be so. Cross-examined You didn't regard it as a joke ?-No. Were you wetted ?-Nb'. You went up to the Stanley to complain?—! went up there after the second occasion. Did the defendant say that he had no inten- tion of offending or hurting anybody's feelingb-r -He said it was only a joke. !Did he express his regret in that form?—No. What did you ask for?—I asked, him to apolo- gise. I told him that the only thing I could do was that he should send a written apology to the Llandudno newspapers or give £5 to any charirty in Llandudno. Do you seriously niean that he made no ap- ology of any sort?—Not in the way he should have done. He said it was only a joke, and that is not an, apology. Did defendant, with his friend, see you after- wards?—He called at my dressing-room, and l told him the same thing. Did he there say he was sorry?—'He only told me it was a practical joke, and that he didn't mean any harm. And you would not take that?-No; I am responsible for the behaviour of every man with me, and if they dio anything I ,shall be blamed, and I won't see my troupe insulted by anyhody. I stick up for them, and I must do it. Were you requested to move on before the water was thrown?—This is the first time we have been requested to move on, for 20 years. Were you requested to move on?—'Defendant simply shouted, Wtill you go away." If a man kicks you in the back., that is not moving on. It is pushing on. {Llaughiter.) There are differ- ent ways of asking you to move on. Mi. Johnson, for the defendant, said there were four together having dinner at the Stanley Hotel, and the window being open., the min- strels, whom everybody appreciated, and who were outside, miadle a considerable noise. He had not a word to, say against Mr Churchill or his troupe, but he must say that Mr. Churchill's skim was a bit too thin. The magistrates imposed a fine of 10s. and costs.

County Cricket. 'The following team has been chosen to re- present Denbighshire v. Montgomeryshire) at Llangollen on July list: -C. C. Miott (captain), iLlanychan; H. E. B'ackwall, Llanrwst • J. Jenkins, Llanrwst; L. 07 R. Ashley, Llanrwst; R. O. Evans, Gresford; H. Mason" Gresford; S. C. Richards, Llangollen; A. P. Brown., Llangollen,; Dr. Grace Oalvert, LlanycihiaID; C. Morris, Chirk; W. Johnson., Bersham.

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Fire Brigade Demonstration. MERIONETHSHIRE BRIGADE'S SUCCESS. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS AT LLANDUDNO. Interest increases anouiaily in the work of fire brigades, and all the brigades in North Wales, numbering 2*5, are now members of the National Fire Brigades Union. Under the auspices of this Union, competitions are held every year in different towns for the members of the brigades, and this year Llandudno, the Queen of Welsh Watering Places, was the selec- ted rendezvous. The majority of the affiliated North Wales brigades sent representatives to Llandudno to take part in the competitions on the Council Field on Saturday, and altogether close upon 200 firemen were present. During the morning the weather was unsettled, but to- wards the afternoon it brightened up consider- ably, with the result that there was a large number of spectators, who took a very keen in- terest in the proceedings The manual fire en- gine belonging to the Ruthin Brigade and the powerful steamer belonging to the Llandudno Urban District Council were used for the drills and displays, which took place on the footballl pitch. The officers of the North Wales district of the Union whio- were present were Mr. Thomas Byrne (Vice-President), Chief Officer W. Conwy Bell (Chairman, of the district). Superintendent J. Owen, Lllamåuooo (Vdce-'Ohairman), Captain Thistliethwaite, Nantwich (flag officer and ring master), Mr. J. H. Laybourne, Chief Constable of Chester, and Mr. W. H. Roberts, (Chester (timekeepers), and Lieutenant J. O. Hughes, Rlxuddlan,, the hard working Hon. Secretary of the dlistrict. The judges were the Mayor of Chester (Major Cecil R. Davies, V.D.), Chief Officer J. D. Jones, Briton Ferry, South Wales, and Dr. Trevor Williams, Chester. The Union was given a hearty reception, to Llandudno by the following members of the Urban C,ouincil:-Me,ssr,s. Thomas Smith (Chair- man of the Reception Committee), W. Beau- mont, H. Edwards, T. W. Griffith, James Mc- Master, R. Roberts, F. J. Sarson, George Wood- yatt; with Mr. W. D. Longshaw as Hon. Sec. Shortly after the advertised time (10.30 a.m.), the men paraded on the ground, and the com-, petitions were commenced. The first event was for the best drilled and turned out men, not to number less than eight or more than, twelve men axe dlrill to, be taken into consideration. The first prize, a medal, the gift of Messrs. Eilkington, Liverpool, to the chief officer, and a certificate, was won by the Dolgdly team, of which Captain Edward Jones is the chilef officer, with eight points, the second prize of a certificate going to Bodirhyddian (Rihuddlan), with four points. There was a tie of three points each between Rhyl and Carnar- von for the third place. One of the most interesting events of the day's proceedings was' the one man manual drill, for which a prize of a silver cup (the gift of Mr. Williams, Mostyn-street, Llandudno) and a cer- tificate was awarded as first, and a gold-centre medal (the gift of Mr. Duncan, Mostyn-street, Llandudno: and a certificate was the second. Eight brigades were represented iin this com- petition, which proved to be very keen, as there was only a difference of 7 seconds between the first and last. Queen's Ferry, represented by Albert Wainwright, and Bod:rhydd,a.n, represen- ted by T. Williams, tied for first place. Each man had to get the manual, ifnto action, attach a suction- pipe and one length of hose. The lIe was fought out, and the Queen's Ferry repre- sentative did the work in 40 seconds, but he was penalised one second. The Bodrhyddan repre- sentative. got through the work in 39 secondis, but he was penalised three seconds for not throwing the pole the requisite length under the engine. The competition was therefore won by Queen's Ferry, Bodlrhyddan gaining second,. Llandudno were third, the representative finish- ing the duty in 43 seconds, but he was penal- ised three seconds, making a total, of 46 seconds. The two men manual drill produced' seven competitors. The first prize was medals, the gift of Councillor Beaumont, a c.up, the gift of Mr. Wlartski, to the brigade to. whom the win- ners were attached, and a certificate, the second prize being medals presented by Mr. W. J. Reading and a certificate. Police Constable J. F. Williamis and Fireman R. Griffith, of the Dolgelley Brigade, were the winners of the first prize, their time being 20 seconds, and Llan- dudno-, represented by Firemen J. E. William-s and J. Edwards, came second, their time being only three-ijfths of a second more than, the winners. CHALLENGE SHIELDS. The hydrant drill for the Byrne Challenge Shield, which was held by the Llandudno Brigade, brought forth a Large number of com- petitors, and it is stated that the winners have created a record in this class of competition. The first prize was the challenge shield pre- sented by Mr. Thomas Byrne, medals and cer- tificates (two of the medals being the gift of Mr D. Garric Roberts), the second prize being an illuminated certificate. Four men with their backs to the hydrant, and distant about eight yards from it, at the word "Go" had to fix a standpipe, run out three lengths of hose, couple them up, and attach to the standpipe with n nozzle. The first team were Rhyl, who took 18 seconds to do the work. Next came Os-westry with 25 three-fifths seconds. Llandudno (the' holders) were loudly cheered when it was foundi they had only taken 14 seconds to do. the work, but the next brigade (that of Dolgclly) eclipsed this by completing in 13 two-fifths seconds, thus ousting the holders. The other times were Cbnway, 1.6 one-fifth seconds; LIanrwst, 23 three-fifths seconds,; Prestatyn, 20 seconds Carnarvon, 16 seconds.; Bala, Bodlrhyddan, Queen's Ferry, and Abergele were described as having no drill. It will thus be seen that the Dolgelley Brigade captured, the trophy from 'Llandudno by the narrow margin of three-fifths of a second .seven of the brigades entered teams in. the manual wet drill for the Dolgelley Challenge Shield presented by Lieutenant Colonel G. F. iScott, medals and illuminated certificate, the second prize being an iUuminated certificate. Four men got the manual into, action and ran out three lengths of hose, and the competition, was: completed when water was playing on a target, which was set at a convenient distance from the man at the nozzle. Dolgelley were again the winners in 36 one-fifths seconds, Llan- dudno being second with 38 seconds. The man- ual was not in the best of condition, and com- plaints were made by the competitors that it took a considerable amount of effort to pump the water through the hose. THE. MOSTYN CUP. The steamer wet drill competition proved very exciting, and at times amusing, for several 01 the competitors did act get through their work without a somewhat severe ducking. For this competition the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn had presented a massive challenge cup, and medais and an illuminated certificate were also offered to the winners,, the second best being awarded an illuminated certificate. Llandudno were first with a fine record of 18 three-fifths seconds,, Conway being second, their time being 20 one- fiffh seconds. Two. teams, Llangollen and Rhyl (the holders of the cup) failed in the competiti- tion owing to the failure of the men to couple up the hose before the water from the powerful pump was upon them. The best test throughout the day was: the manual wet drill (dressing) for the Abeigele Challenge Shielld, presented, by Colonel J. E. Mellor, and medals and certificates, and the second prize being an illuminated, certificate. The men:, four iln number, hadl to stand with their backs to the manual with their boots, coats,, helmets, and bells off. On the word of command, they had to get into their clothing, and then get the machine into. action, run out three lengths of hose, and hit the target wilth the jet of water. Some extraordinarily good work was done in this competition, the feat of the Dolgelley team in finishing in 62 seconds calling for roundis of applause. Oswestry were second with 64 seconds, and Abergele third with 69 seconds. Carnarvon looked very like win- ners, for they got everything ready in remark- ably good time, but the nozzle had got jlammed with dirt pumped through the hose by the en- gine. They were given another try, but in the second attempt they took 74 seconds. The National Fire Brigades Union- Red Cross Ambulance competition was won by Bodrhydd- an, who obtained 90 per cent. of the possible points. They were awarded the Law Union and Crown Insurance Company's Challenge Cup, silver medals, and! certificate. A challenge cup, the gift of Sir R. Williams- Builkeley, Bart., for the highest aggregate points obtained by any one brigade was won by Dot. gelley, and Chief Officer Edward Jones was pre- sented with a goldi centred medal gtiven by Messrs. Russell, Llandudno, and a certificate. THE, LUNCHEON. During the interval the officers and men were enteAained at luncheon by the Chairman and members of the Llandudno Urban District Council, at the Victoria Restaurant. Mr. James McMaster (the Chairman of the Council), who presided, proposed thg toast of The King," and compared, Edward VlI.,s position, with that of certain Continental monarchs. King Edward went to. and fro, on the Continent and in this country, and was welcomed wherever he went. Other monarchs met, but did not always do so without gross mistaikes. A sample of that we had within the last forty-eight hours, where an innocent merchant ship was fired on because they approached within two or three miles of the place where the monarchs' vessesl were anchored. The King of Great Britain and his Consort were able, and willing, to' mix with their subjects, and go about as they pleased without fear of any hindrance from anybody. (Applause.) The King was familiar with every phase of the social system of which he was the head. (Applause.) Mr. James Marks proposed the toast of The National Fire Brigades' Union," and Ibid that the North Wales brigades were cordially wel- comed at Llandudno, and it had already been seen, how attention to. drill could result in very efficient work being done. (Applause.) The Mayor of Chester briefly responded, and said that in no part of the country had drill been better done than in North Wales. He had been judging for eight years, and every time he come round he found some improvement in all the teams, and it had now come about that teams were superior to each other in no more than fifths of a second. The feat of Dolgelley estab- lished a record for all England. (Applause.) The man who was proficient in these competir tions must also- be proficient as a fireman, when called upon for active service. (Applause.) Captain Conwy Bell proposed Long life ana prosperity to the Urban District Council," to which toast the Chairman and MT. Thomas Smith (Chairman of the Llandludno Fire Brigade Committee) respondted. The trophies and prizes were placed on a table in front of the grand stand, and were greatly admired by the spectators. After the competition a large crowd assembled around! the table, where Mr. Edward Mostyn, of Mostyn Hall, presented the prizes in the unavoidable absence of his father. Chief Officer Cbnwy Bell briefly introduced Mr. Mostyn to the company, and said that their noble President was unable to be present with them that day. 'The prizes were distributed to the successful winners, and the repeated calling of the Dol- gelley brigade, who won so mahy prizes, caused no liittle amusement. Mr. Alfred Connolly proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Mr. Mostyn for his knidness in distributing the prizes that day. The exhibition that day had been interesting throughout. The proposition was carried, with acclamation. Mr. Mostyn in reply said it had giveni him 9 great pleasure to, be present that day. ilis father was President of one of the Eisteddfod meetings the previous day, and' could not be at LlanidlUdno that afternoon, although he took a very great interest in North Wales fire brigade work. He was at the Albert Hall when the Carnarvon choir won the chief choral competi- tion, and he was glad' of it. (Applause.) He should like to congratulate the Llandudno Brigade on winning the Mostyn Challenge Cup. It was a very good performance indeed. Also Dolgelley, who seemed to have had a morning, afternoon, and evening out. (Laughter.) He thought, however, that they were very lucky to beat Llandudno, in, the hydrant drill by only a fraction of a second. It was almost like the man who- tried his luck in a great Calcutta Sweep for the Derby, in which he stood to win £ 30,000. As they knew, the Derby was won by a bead, and he lost his fortune by a head. (Laughter.) He considered Ll-andiuidno had done the same. He thanked them very much for the kind way they had received hian. Three hearty cheers were given for Mr. Mos- tyn, and also for the Dolgelley Brigade. :Mr. Mostyn again thanked! them, and pro- posed a cordial vote of thanks to the judges, who hadi got through their onerous duties with great satisfaction. ThijS was also carried, and the company dis. persed after a very enjoyable day.

Museum Given to Bangor College. Mr. Assheton-Smiith has presented to' the Uni- versity College of North Wales, Bangor, the museum which until recently was at his resi- dence, Vaynol Park. The gift comprises archae- ological, ethnological, botanical, zoological, and geological, specimens of great value, and will be a welcome addition to the existing college col- lection. Amongst the specimens are interesting articles from, Segontium, weapons, implements, and curios, types of slate from Llanberis and Festiniog, and a collection of snakes, fishes, &c. Mr. Assheton-Smith's gift inoludtes the hand- some and costly cases in which the -various items are deposited. 1hs collection and the large collections already in the possession, of the college, will be adequately exhibited in the museum now being erected as part of the new college building.

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