The North Wales Times

LLANRWST. [Other Llanrwst news held over.] VALE OF CONWAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of this Society was held on Friday, Mr. D. G. Jones, vice-chairman, in the chair. The Secretary, Mr. H. Pierce, read a letter from Colonel Higson, PIas Madoc,, president for the year, stating that he intended giving special prizes to the value of £ 15. The date of the show was fixed for the 17th of August. SUICIDE OF A FARMER. On Friday, Dr. J. R. Hughes, coroner for West Denbighshire, held an inquest at Llan- rwst, on the body of a farmer named Thomas Morris Thomas, aged 26, who resided with his parents, who are well known and highly respec- ted at Tyddyn Fadoc, about a mile from the town. From the evidence, it appeared that on Wednesday morning the deceased was at break- fast as usual. He seemed quite well; and after- wards went out with the intention of going to look after the sheep, his father having gone to a neighbouring farm to thrash. As the deceased did nonreturn to dinner, his mother thought he had gone to help his father; but when the father arrived home, it transpired that this was not the case,and alarm was then felt for his safety. In company with an uncle, Mr. Robert Owen, Tanyfron, a search went out; but after search- ing until two o'clock on Thursday morning, nothing was seen of deceased. During Thurs- day, however, another search was made, with the result that the young man's body was found hanging from a tree on the bank, of the Con way river. Having heard all the evidence, the jury found that deceased committed suicide whilst suffering from temporary insanity.

The moon moves 3,320 feet a second. Blindness is on the increase in America. 20,000 bad sovereigns are said to be in circula- tion. There were under 3,000 police in London in 1840. Theatrical punctuality is enforced by law in Peru. Bankrupts cannot sit in the House of Com- mons. The walnut is the first English tree to lose its leaves. The sun is 1,328,460 times as large as the earth. Amber is supposed to be honey turned into bitumen. The Chinese hatch the spawn of fish in empty eggshells. Prussian clergymen are violently opposed to cremation. Vegetarians are more liable to cancer than meat eaters. The gold coins of Great Britain contain one. twelfth alloy. In the twelfth century gloves with separate fingers were first seen. England received 10,000,000 letters from the United States last year. Most of the cheap kinds of [ostrich feathers are manufactured in London. One firm alone of London drapers sells 121 million pairs of gloves per annum. The proportionate number of births in Russia is nearly double that of France. Clerk I'd like to get oft for a week, sir.' Employer Business or pleasure ?' Clerk: Business sir. I'm to be married.' He: 'I want to tell you all I know, if you have time.' She: 'All right; I've got five minutes to spare.' Kilduff Does your wife ever lose her tem- per ?' Taddells: cOhrno, but she temporarily mis- lays it sometimes.' Mr. Kidd: That young man has a good name, hasn't he?' Mrs. K. 'I should think so all the girls seem to be after it.' Bobby There's a new family up the street.' Mamma: What's their name?' Bobby Dunno but I've licked their boy already, and cheeked their servant-girl.' 'Living out of town now?' Yes/ 'Don't you miss the noise and bustle of town ?' 'No. I have fourteen children.' THE LAST STRAW. She You will give up your club when we're married, won't you, George?' He: Yes, darling.' She: And drinking ?' He: 'Ob, yes, dear!' She And late hours?' He: 'Yes.' She: And smoking V He (gruffly): I Er-yefj.' She (reflectively): Let me see, is there any- thing else you ought to give up ?' He (aeizinghia hat, savagely): Yefj you {

¡ MOLD. THE WEATHER. The last few days has been of quite an arctic character, and as changeable as it could be. One minute there would be gleams of sunshine, the next being dismal, accompanied with sudden and rather heavy falls of snow. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. As the 7.15 a.m. passenger train was ap- proaching Rbydymwyn Station on Tuesday morning, the engine broke down, so much so, that it was immovable, one of the valves having given way. The train bad to re- main at Rhydymwyn for a relief engine, which was brought into request, and the passengers were conveyed by the 8.40 train. The damage though trivial, meant a terrible amount of inconvenience to the passengers, some of whom by the mishap, would miss important connections elsewhere. COUNTY SCHOOL. A meeting of the School Governors was held on Wednesday, when Mr. T. Parry presided. M.ss Evans, the headmistress of the girls' de- partment, was granted an increase of salary from £130 to £140, and the Clerk-Mr. G. H. Simon--from £30 to £40. OBITUARY. Mr. T. Wynne Eyton, the owner of the Leeswood estate, died in London on the 15th instant; also, on Tuesday last, from pneu- monia, the Rev. Elward Jervis Bankes, second Ion of the late Mr. John Scott-Bankes, of Soughton Hall. The deceased was rector of St. Augustine's, Victoria Park. DEATH OF MR. LONSDALE. When we reported the illess of this gentle- man, although lie was in a somewhat critical condition, yet having a robust constitution we anticipated his recovery, and his death on Saturday morning came quite unexpectedly. Mr. Lonsdale had, for some years, been located in Mold. He was a gentleman of scholarly attainments, and was an expert in mineralogy; and as an inventor, especially in sanitary mat- ters. He was also well versed in the sciences -astronomy being bis pet hobby. He belonged to a wellknown Cumberland family. TRAGIC DEATH IN CAPE COLONY. A very tragic affair has recently been cabled from Johannesburg, Cape Colony, by which Mr. J. Geo. Elliott met with his death under circumstances unknown, but undoubtedly by foul play. Mr. Elliott was secretary to some influential gold explorers; and it appears, a short time ago, he had occasion to give evidence against some pilferers of the precious metal, who live on this sort of plunder. About eight or ten years ago, Mr. Elliott superintended the gold exploring operations at Cilcain, near this town, for his uncle. AN OVERDOSE. Mr. Llewelyn Jones, Deputy Coroner, held an inquest at the County Hall, on Tuursday, touching the death of an infant child of Mrs. Jones, chip potatoe dealer, Chester Street. From the evidence adduced, it appeared the child was six months old. It had had the measles, and also had a bad cold. In the absence of Mrs. Jones one of her daughters, abcut four years old, got a bottle containing laudanum, paregoric, and glycerine, and poured the con- tents into the child's food. It seemed alright for about three hours, when it became con- vulsed. Dr. Lunt was called in, and hopes of the child's recovery were entertained, but it ultimately died on Wednesday from the effects of the overdose. A verdict of misadventure was returned.

WOMEN'S CHAT. For many years it has been Her Majesty's custom to proceed from Windsor to Balmoral about the third week in May, but if the change in the routine of the court—contemplated by the Queen—is carried out this year, Her Majesty will leave Windsor about the middle of May for Osborne, and stay in the Isle of Wight until nearly the end of June. She will then return to Windsor for a month, and pro- ceed towards the end of July to Balmoral, where she will remain until the .middle of November. —o— The rumours concerning the betrothal of Princess Victoria of Wales and Prince George of Greece, have been more persistent than ever, since the Princess of Wales decided on a cruise in the Mediterranean, but as yet no official announcement of such an engagement has been made. Prince George will be thirty years of age in June. He possesses physically the features of his mother-who was at one time one of the most beautiful Princesses in Europe-with the blue eyes and fair hair of his father. The Prince received a French educa- tion. When a child his governess was Mdlle, Hirial, whom all the French in Athens knew and liked. When he was old enough to have a tutor, his father, instead of placing him under the care of a German, as he had done his eldest son. chose a Swiss tutor from French Switzer- land, M. Singuard. —o— A more united Royal Family than that of Greece, it would be impossible to discover. The King and Queen are devoted to one another and to their children, and their children are deeply attached to their parents and to each other. The King is a most delightful conversa- tionalist. He has a wonderful memory, and there is a sort of irony in what he says that makes him an interesting personality, apart from his royalty, and the historic country over which he reigns. He walks about Athens quite unattended, and enters into conversation with anyone he knows, and often with: the people, in the simplest manner. —o— The Duchess of Coburg does not appear to rally from the shock of her son's death, but remains in a state of great depression. Accord- ing to present arrangements, she will spend a few weeks with the Queen this spring, and later go to Russia or else proceed to Bucharest on a visit to her son-in-law and daughter, the Crown Prince and Princess of Roumania. She will be accompanied in her travels by her only- unmarried daughter, the youthful Princess Beatrice, who grows a very beautiful, and accomplished girl. —o— Lady Margaret Primrose, will be the recip- we ient of some magnificent jewellery on the occasion of her marriage. Lord Rosebery will give her half her mother's jewels, Lord Crewe's gift in this direction will be lavish in the extreme, and the Duchess of Cleveland intends that her wedding present shall be diamonds. So far, Lady Margaret has usually worn pearls only, but as Lady Crewe she will know no restriction, as to ornaments. :0- Emeralds are very much used at the present time, and those which are 'table cut'—made, that is to say, in a flat shape, with quite a smooth surface-look exceedingly effective, as fright spots of vivid and positive colour, in a diamond necklace or tiara. Lady Bancroft has a magnificent uncut emerald which she wears in a beautiful old ring of quaint oriental design. Lady Selborne is another woman who is very fond of emeralds, and who possesses very fine stones, and Mrs. Spencer Cooper's uncut emeralds were of world-wide renown During her husband'sHifetime they were seen at half the courts in -Europe. —o— By far the largest and best emeralds come from Muso, 75 miles from Bogota in New Granada. fheir introduction into Europe dur- ing the fifteenth century caused a great fall in the price of emeralds, whiah is given by Cellini, before this influx, as four times the price of diamonds. Emeralds are also found in the Ural Mountain, and in Henbachthal in Salzburg. Like most jewels the emerald had very remarkable properties ascribed to it in ancient and mediaeval times. Thus it was believed to be a preventive against epilepsy, a cure for dysentery, and was supposed to guard its owners' chastity, or fly in pieces if that chastity were violated. According to the American Indians, the emerald was originally a firefly, one of a swarm which alighted on the earth, and was changed into a gem. The stone is several time mentioned in scripture. —o— Miss Amalia Kusener, the celebrated minia- ture painter, is now in Russia, painting several of the Royal circle, and will not return to Lon- don until after Easter. She has painted nearly all our great beauties, and the remainder are clamouring for sittings. Miss Kusener'sminia- tures are most exquisitely painted, and some day will be worth large sums of money. —o— To cheap gowns, home made hats, and other such like economies, a well bred woman may consent, but she draws the line at cheap boots and shoes, knowing full well they will disguise the prettiest foot in the world, and increase every natural disadvantages The instep she canefully considers, and scrupulously avoids flat soled shoes. He. heels are reasonable, she sees that the natural arch of the foot is sup- ported underneath, and duly outlined by the covering shoe, and that all decorations are neat, and chosen with care. —o — Some society women spend an enormous amount, on their boots and shoes. The manager of a large West End shop told me recently that several of their customers spend jE50 to JE70 every year on footgear. Valuable lace, embroidery, and brocade are often employed for slippers, and not infrequently a pair of boots will cost an much as a good gown. The ultimate destination of good boots and shoes, is frequently the toilette shop. After a pro- per preparation, combs and brushes are made from the old leather, besides buttons and other useful articles, even Prussian blue is manufac tured from cast off boots and shoes. —o— A capital way in which to utilisfc the lace shawl, so many of us possess hidden away in an old chest, is to cut out the centra (to the size of the waist), and use this piece in the decoration of the bodice and sleeves. The shawl itself should next be arranged over a silk or satin skirt, when it will descend in four graceful points, the whole being a most modish and up- to-date toilette. -0- Women seem to be rapidly makingtheir way as photographers, but this is a fact scarcely to be marvelled at, as of all professions, photo- graphy is surely one of the most suitable for women to take up. It is not however an easy one. It means very hard work, and not only is technical training necessary, but a certain amount ofj capital, if one desires to get out- side the ordinary lines; and then too, an enormous amount of individuality is required. A gracious manner, and tact is also necessary, especially on drawing room days, when a good photographer has often so many as fourteen or fifteen women waiting to be I taken.' —o— Awnings are fixed up from the door to the carriage way, a page boy is ready with a roll of carpet for dainty satin-shod feet to tread over, in the studio, the carpet is covered with a spotlessly white cloth, and attendants are in readiness to protect the most delicate toilettes from soil and crush. The correct time to visit the photographet is before the drawing room, the strain and crush at the Palace generally resulting in a headache, and a slightly battered appearance which are not conducive to a fas. cinating picture. -0- Baked Beef Pudding.-Cut up a pound and a half of steak, dredge it with flour, and season highly with pepper and salt. Place it loosely in a greased, deep pie dish, and nearly cover the meat with cold water-add a dessertspoon- ful of vinegar. Make a batter with five ounces of flour, two ounces of suet, and a full half pint of milk. Pour this over the meat, and bake two hours. MADGE.

Poets are like watches—a spring sets them going. A wine cellar ought to be kept at a tempera- ture of sixty degrees. Lanarkshire produces more volunteers than any other county in Scotland. The gas companies of the United Kingdom consume 15,000,000 tons of coal a-year. The public-houses of London, if set side by side, would reach a distance of seventy-five miles. The British Army loses 6,000 men yearly through expiration of time of service and other causes. Allowing for bays and estuaries, the coast line of England is 200 miles less than that of Ireland. The consumption of boot-blacking in England in a recent year amounted to the value of £ 560,000. Regy Anything unusual happen while I was out, James!' His man, James: 'Yes, sir; your tailor didn't call.' He blew into his gun to see If loading up it needed; The jury to a man agreed The gun blew after he did. Marie He broke her heart, the wretch.' Celeste Did he jilt her?' Marie: 'No, he insisted on her keeping her engagement when she had a, better offer.'

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Mr. Evan Jones said they could not bind their hands in this matter, as many things cropped up in the course of the year. Mr. E. M. Roberts remarked that in pursuing the ordinary course, it was analogous to a an building a house without a plan. Mr. R. Hughes questioned whether they were not trfspasing too much on the provnce of the Surveyor, and whether directing the repair of certain road would not be the neglecting of Others. Subsequently it was resolved, upon the motion of Mr. Evan Jones, seconded by Mr. R. Thomas, that the Surveyor prepare an estimate of the proposed expenditure on each road, for next year. SANITARY CONDITION OF EVERY HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT. The Chairman next introduced his motion on the above subject. The late Capt. Ellis had about 25 years ago made an excellent detailed report of the same subject, which was of great value to the Sanitary Authority. The Clerk remarked that Capt. Ellis was en- gaged for months on the report, and it cost a considerable sum. It was resolved upon the motion of Mr. R Thomas, seconded by Mr. J. LI. Jones, that the Inspector of Nuisances prepare a report on the sanitary condition of every house in the dis. trict, distinguishing the places where the 6 fjftrvants sleep in buildings apart from the house, GWASTADEDD ROAD. Messrs. John Jones, and W. Richards, re- ported that they had inspected this road, and found it was a good road, except in extraor- dinary cases of floods, and on tho-e occasions was difficult to traverse. As the place is so even, the water comes to the road through the Calvert underneath the railway. It would be very expensive to raise the road high enough to traverse in time of "flood, as that would mean raising 300 yards at least from one to two inches high. They recommended opening the drain at the side, at the highest part. CAE IAGO ROAD. The same Committee also reported that this road was bard, but that there were some ruts and furse in the common from 100 to 200yards, each side which narrowed the road, and made it difficult to pass over. They recommended accepting the road from Cae Iago to Gistfaen. It was resolved upon the motion of Mr. R. Davies, seconded by Mr. J. J. Edwards, that both reports be adopted. LLANDDERFEL WATER SUPPLY. Messrs. L. J. Davies, Evan Jones, and Clerk submitted a report on their visit to Llandder- felto inspect the proposed sources of supply. The report was to the effect that there were three possible sources, which they thought worthy of consideration, and the village was in aeed of a fresh supply. First, they recommen- ded Brynmelyn as coming closest to the idea of a proper supply which would be by gravitation, which was important, it was also sufficient in quantity, as well as by far the best in quality. Second to this, they placed a supply by pumps, and third, Maesyclawdd. There appeared to be a conflict of opinion as to quantity and quality of the last. If this point were cleared, they would recommend this source also. Mr. R. Thomas said he could not believe in the system of pumps. It was out of the ques- tion. v Mr. Evan Jones said that with regard to the water gfc Maesyclawdd, the bottom was not clear, and appeared to be covered with some growth. This might in a very hot summer be full of animal life. Of course a system of filtering could be employed, but this would mean con- siderable expense. The Brynmelyn source was certainly the best, but was more expensive. The Chairman said that the question had to be faced, and a Water supply must be obtained for LIandderfel. He did not think that owners of property, and others were doing what they ottgbt to do, and in reply to Mr. J. LJ. Jones, gaid they could be compelled. After further discussion, anent the promise of Sir Henry Robertson in this matter, the question was adjourned. V DRAIN AT BRYNFFYNON. Mr. William Richards reported that he had seen Mr. R. R. Roberts, with regard to the above drain, and he had consented to it, sub lecfc to certain conditions, viz, to remain at the landlord's pleasure, the catchpit to be perio- dically cleaned, and the discharge into the river to be-at a point not less than- four yards from the old wall, and the pipes to be kept in repair t>y the Council. The Council agreed to the conditions, and the matter was left in the hands of the Clerk to do what was necessary. LLANUWCHLLYN CEMETERY. Copies of the following resolutions were re- ceived from L.anuwchllyn Parish Council- That the land purchased by the syndicate for the purpose of cemetery be transferred to the District Council, at the price of fl20 plus the legal expenses. S SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that on a visit to Cofnymaes Road, he found that the upper por- tion was in a fair condition, and the lower part better than he expected it would be. The por. tion repaired by David Evans, Tyddyndu, by contract, fully justified the amount paid. The same remarks applied to Cynythog Road. As regards the Gador Road, there were abundant traces of damage by water. The road appeared to hs-e been repaired in several places after the flood, and there was no doubt that as much Work had been put on the road as the amount allowed. Pentre Road was undergoing repair, and a large quantity of stones had been brought there for that purpose. On the Pen- Uidiarde Road, the work ordered by the Coun- cil had now been completed, although JE3 was not sufficient to put it in proper repair, never- theless, the worst portions had been much im- proved. The wall neap--Crynierth Bach on the Coedyvedw Road had been completed. This had improved the place, and widened the road s, little. The attention of farmers had been called to the necessity for cutting the hedges, abutting on the roads in the district. SANITATION. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Williams) reported that the district was at present free ] from Infectious and Contagious Diseases. About the beginning of the year there were a few cases of Scarlet Fever at Llanuwchllyn. They were rnild,"and the patients had now quite recovered. 10 The Inspector in addition to confirming the report of the Medical Officer, called attention to the unsatisfactory state of the drain at Penrhos, Llanfor. VARIOUS. Dr. Williams was re appointed Medical Offi- cer of Health, and Mr. John Edwards, was re- appointed Inspector of Nuisances, subject to fhe approval of the Local Government Board. A letter was read from Mr. Ephraim Williams, Dolhendre, Llanuwchllyn, asking the Council to give him a small portion of land in exchange for a similar portion from him. It was resolved to defer the matter, in order to ascertain whether the landlord consented to the arrangement. The letter from the Llanycil Parish Council re Pentre Road, was stated to be sent in by mistake for the Llanuwchllyn Parish Council. A letter from the Llanfor Parish Council, on several matters was considered, and it was decided to refer that concerning Cwtyrallt, back to the Council, and to have the petition for the repair of Maeshir Road, laid on the table. An application was made by the employees for an increase of 2s. a week in their salary, it was resolved that the consideration thereof be deferred to the next meeting. At the close, the Chairman thanked the mem- bars for the kindness with which he had been treated during his tenure of office, and hoped that he had done nothing to detract from the dignity of the Council.