The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Conway Board of Guardians. Mr Bingham on Workhouse Extension. The Boarding-out System. ON Wednesday afternoon a special meeting of the Conway Board of Guardians was held under the presidency of Mr Hugh Owen. There were pre- sent Messrs J. W. Raynes, J. Roger Dawson, T. Abram, Owen Williams (Eirias), together with the clerk, Mr T. E. Parry. There was also in attend- ance Mr F. C. Bircham (Local Government Board Inspector), and the architect, Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E. At the outset there was no quorum, but Mr Alderman H. Hughes put in an appearance, and the meeting proceeded. Mr Bircham said on the 1st of October a letter was written to the Guardians by the Local Govern- ment Board after an examination had been made of the plans sent up by the Guardians saying that they approved of the alterations to the tramp wards and laundry. They returned the plans relating to the infirmary, because they thought, generally speaking, that it was spending a lot of money for which they got very little compensation in regard to the increased number of beds. Theyalst) pointed out some bad features in the arrangements by which the lying-in wards was made a passage room into another ordinary ward, and that being beyond the present building, would require an alternative c-xit-wliicti would be an additional expense—in case of fire, for the upper storey. If they could do away with, or abandon all the pro- posed new extensions to the Infirmary, and make the necessary provision for the nurses, say, by building a second storey—and, perhaps, that would not be very satisfactory, as it would be unpleasant for the nurse to tramp up and down another pair of stairs—it had occurred to him that if he could get the Local Government Board to approve of it, the best thing would be to leave the lying-in wards, sick wards and dormitories quite untouched. In that case the only new building would be a nurse's sitting-room and bedroom, which would take the form of a small projection at the back of the infirmary, where the women's conveniences and basement are fixed, and that they should build a small annex instead at the west end of the jtivcmie sick ward. This had been expiaincd to tbfe architect, who said he saw no difficulty in carrying out the suggestion, and that he would do his best to have it done, the question raised by the ,a- guardians was a much larger one, and no doubt something would have to be done to provide proper accommodation for the different classes in the house. Irrespective of the plans the Guardians had also received the Local Government Board's sanction to a few alterations to the receiving ward and the cottage. They were going to improve the dining hall, which was very handy for entertain- ments, used for services in accordance with the circular from the Local Government Board, and they also proposed to give able-bodied men a new room in connection with the laundry, which would prevent them mingling with the more untidy women. The only matter of importance was that of the children, and they had these difficulties to contend with. If they were to start afresh with the plans, the Local Government Board would no doubt refer the guardians to their letter, which stated that the children must receive hrst considera- tion at their hands. They would doubtless have insisted upon the guardians secunug scattered homes by hiring houses in different parts of the Union, or else proceed with the erection of cottage homes away from the Workhouse. The third alternative was the boarding-out system, but he could not recommend its adoption on a larger scale than already in force, because it only referred to deserted and orphan children. Even then they would still have to retain pretty much the same accommodation as they had now, because they could not lessen it very much for children. If the guardians carried out these clauses, it would not prevent them dealing with the children separately in years to come if the circumstances of the Poor Law desired it. They had no power to send epilep- tics and imbeciles from the Workhouse, legislation would first of all have to take place before they could do that. Possibly the County Council might have the power to deal with that class of pauper. The President of the Local Government Board, in his circular, said that the matter must for the present be deferred, and that the feeble-minded must remain in the Workhouse so long as they were harmless and inoffensive. All that remained was the difficulty with the children, and if the guardians liked to draw up the whole of their plans of the proposed extensions he had nothing to say, and if they directed their architect to buy land and make the necessary plans for cottage houses on an extensive scale, then they would still have to provide a laundry and nurses' accommoda- tion at the hospital. They would also give increased dining facilities, and therefore he did not see where the saving came in. The Local Government Board would certainly insist upon improvements in the workhouse. The boarding-out system was all right for orphans and deserted children, although to work it successfully was no easy thing. Although the best possible system to adopt, it could be made into the worst if proper care and trouble was not taken by those in charge. Bangor had taken up the matter with zeal, and although he had not a word to say against it, except that directly any slackening was allowed to take place, the system was open to abuse, but so long as a rigid inspection was kept up, the system was an excellent one for the class of children he had referred to. From the character of the rapidly growing towns around them he could see the direction their pauperism was taking. A great many young women and conse- quently children were coming in, probably the result of the influx of servant girls to the various lodging houses in the summer, who in the winter had no need of their services. Therefore there was a considerable likleihood of their pauperism increasing in that direction, which would not be met by the boarding-out system or anything else. He wished to point out one important fact for the guidance of architects. In consequence of the increased price of the different materials, estimates given by architects had, on being worked out, being quite wide of the mark, so much sc that the Local Government Board had decided not to sanction any additional loan of a large amount after the first sanction had been obtained to a certain amount. Therefore, it behoved architects to make every kind of provision for the increased prices of materials. Mr Raynes proposed and Mr Dawson seconded that the suggestions of the Local Government Board be adopted. A discussion ensued in which it appeared that the majority were in favour of referring the matter to a fuller meeting of the committee. Mr Raynes and Mr Dawson were of opinion that the members should have attended when they received notice that it was a very important meeting. On a division four voted for the adjournment and question and three against. Votes of Condolence. The Chairman proposed a vote of condolence with the family of the late Rev Yenables Williams, who for nearly 25 years was member of that Board. Mr Raynes seconded the motion, which was carried. The Chairman also proposed a vote of condolence with their respected Town Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), who had lost a very promising son. Mr Alderman Hugh Hughes seconded the motion, which was adopted. Clothing Tender. The tender of Messrs Hughes & Co, Stanley- buildings, Conway, for clothing, was accepted. The Nurse Question. Eight applications had been received to the advertisement requiring a nurse. Four names were selected and referred to committee, when a final selection will be made. The Dietary Table. Mr Dawson had given notice that the guardians adopt the new dietary table issued by the Local Government Board, but he withdrew it upon the master saying he would add it ounces of tea to every ten pints of water.

Bettws=y=Coed Petty Sessions. THE monthly sessions were held on Saturday last, Col Johnstons presiding. There were also present Mr E. H. Buxton, the Rev John Gower, Mr R. Parry, and Major Ashley. Fishing in Private Waters. A summons had been issued at the instance of Mr Benjamin Brandreth, of l'ontvpant. against Wm. Holbrook, of Dolyddelen, for fish- ing in private waters. Mr W. P. Roberts (of Messrs David Jones and Roberts, Llanrwst), who appeared for the pro- secutor, said the parties had come to a satis- factory arrangement, and he was instructed to ask the consent of the bench to the withdrawal of the summons. The Bench assented to this request. A Trefriw Assault Case. Thomas Williams, of Trefriw, charged John Evans, of the same place, with assaulting him, and Evans, who was defended by Mr J. Herbert Jones, Llanrwst, had taken out a cross-summons against Williams. Mr Wm. Griffith (Griffith and Allard) prosecuted. From the evidence in the case, it appeared- there had been an old feud between the parties, who occupied adjoining farms. One evening, about the middle of Oc- tcber, Williams and his sister were taking some cattle to water, and they had to go along a cart track which passed across one of Evans' fields, and by some means the cattle strayed over into the field. The defendant Evans, it was alleged, had rushed after Williams in a violent manner, with a hatchet in his hand, and the latter swore that he was struck on the shoulder with a piece of wood. Evans emphatically denied having. struck any blow, and as a set-off he said that Williams had once sent his dog to chase his little three-year-old child, on whose face there were marks of the bite till this day. After a lengthy hearing of conflicting evidence, the case was dismissed. Driving Without Lights. William Roberts, Dol Llech, Capel Curig, was charged with driving a cart after dark without lights. Mr J. W. Griffith appeared for the de- fence, and it was contended that the vehicle was not moving at the time complained of, and, moreover, that it was barely 'lighting-up time when the officer interfered. However, the bench accepted the evidence of the officer, and fined the defendant is and costs. Was the Bull Dangerous ? Richard Evans, Bodesi, Capel Curig, was summoned for having driven a bull along the highway without a guiding rope or ring. A fine of 25 6d and costs was imposed.

Interesting Marriage Ceremony. ON "Wednesday last a most interesting marriage took place at the Wesleyan Chapel, Vandlldno, when Mr G. O. Williams, eldest son of Mr Wm. Williams, 11a, St. Peter's-square, Ruthin, was married to Miss Lizzie Rawling, Llandudno, only daughter of the late Mr Jonathan Rawling, of Llandudno. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr Alfred Rawling, of Liver- pool), was attired in a fawn cloth costume, and wore a fawn silk hat, tastefully trimmed with osprey and tips to match. The bridesmaids were Miss Grace Hughes, Livingstone House, Llandudno, and Miss Lizzie Williams, Ruthin (sister of the bridegroom), who also wore fawn costumes with black velvet picture hats, and both wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bride- groom. The best man was Mr Tom Williams, late of Ruthin Post Office, but now of Stafford. The officiating ministers were the Revs. D. A. Richards (W.), Llandudno, D. Jones (I.), Ruthin; and E. Penry Evans (I.), Llandudno. The wedding breakfast, which was given by Mr Alfred Rawling, was catered by Miss Thomas, lorwerth House, in a most creditable manner. The bridal pair left Llandudno by the 3 p.m. train en route for London, where the honey- moon will be spent. The presents were numer- ous and costly, of which the following is a list: Bridegroom to bride, gold bracelet; bride to bridegroom, gold and sapphire breast pin; Mr W. Williams, St. Peter's-square, Ruthin (father of the bridegroom), skin hearthrug: Miss Wil- liams, ditto (sister), bedroom ware Miss S. A. Williams, St. Asaph (sister), counterpane; Mr IV. T. Williams, Ruthin (brother), coal vase; Mr and Mrs J. W. Williams, Oswestry, tea ser- v:ce; Mr Thomas Williams, Stafford, brass fire irons; Mr and Mrs T. H. Roberts, Ruthin, tra- velling rug; Rev. and Mrs D. Tones, Ruthin, Farrar's "Life of Christ;" Miss Jennie Lewis, Liscard, silver butter knife, pickle fork, and jam spoon; Mrs Hugh Roberts, Park-road, Ruthin, counterpane; Mr and Mrs J. Hughes, ditto, silver teapot; Mr John Jones, Bettws-y- coed, pair pictures; Mr R. Roberts, Borthvn, Ruthin, view; Miss Pugh, Holmesdale, Ruthin, view; Mrs Davies, Chester, bamboo table; Messrs Davies & Oliver, do, reading lamp Miss Jones, Chester, pair of vases; Miss Edwards, Glynrhydd, Ruthin, centre table cover; Mrs C. Davies, Prior-street, Ruthin, pair of vases Mr G. A. Roberts, Holywell, walnut cabinet; the staff at the London and North-Western Railway District Goods Manager's Office, Chester, mar- ble clock; Miss Jones, ILM. Prison, Ruthin, hand-painted plate; Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones, Rhos-street, Ruthin, glass cream jug and sugar basin Miss Roberts, Llanberis, plush cushion Mr and Mrs Parry, Clwyd-street. Ruthin, pair of table centres; Mr and Mrs S. H. Rawling, Birkenhead, handsome pair of vases Mr AlL I-C Rawling, Liverpool, brass curb fender; Mr Llewelyn Edwards, Birkenhead, silver butter dish Mrs Llewelyn Edwards, ditto, silver tea- pot Miss Elsie Edwards, ditto, silver salts; Miss Lillie Edwards, ditto, pictures; Mr and Mrs A. W. Toothills, Halifax, silver breakfast cruet; Mr and Miss Evans, Evans's Hotel, Llandudno, overmantel; Miss Williams, ditto, pair of blankets; Mr and Mrs Evan Hughes, Livingstone House, Llandudno, damask table cloth Miss Gracie Hughes, ditto, silver cruet; Mr and Mrs R. D. Owen, Gwynva, Llandudno, tea service; Mr and Mrs Owen, Oakhurst, ditto, dinner service; Mr and Mrs W. A. Evans, Llys Arthui, ditto, silver tea spoons and sugar tongs; Mr and Mrs T. W. Griffith, Glyngarth, ditto, pair of "Taizan" vases; Mr and Mrs W. O. Williams, Nestleton Nook, Llandudno, towels Miss Nellie Davies, ditto, toilet mats; I Mr and Mrs Pierce Tones, Studley House, ditto, ruby glass sugar basin and cream -,jugs Miss Thomas, Gloddaeth-street, ditto, trinket set; Miss Thomas, lorwerth House, ditto, towels; Mr Evan Evans, ditto, three water-colour paint- ings Miss Maggie Williams, ditto, sideboard cloth; Messrs Samuel Bartley and Son Comp- ton House, ditto, damask table cloth; Miss Pritchard, 4, North-parade, ditto, silver tea p spoons; Misses Davies, Matlock House, ditto. pair of views Mr and Mrs John Davies, Bryn Goleu, pa;r of views and photo frames; Mrs Mustoe, Bryn Eglwys, ditto, counterpane Miss E. A. Meredith, Westward House, ditto, damask table cloth; Mr and Mrs Bellis, ditto, table knives; Rev T. G. Jones, Vicar of Llanrhos. red levant morocco-bound Bible Misses Powell Moiia View, ditto, silver butter knife; Miss Williams, Back Mostyn-street, ditto, cheese and biscuit stand; friends at 67 and 78, Mostyn- street, ditto, set hall brushes on stand; Mrs Jones, Ffraid Villa, ditto, green glass water jug and tumblers; Miss Davies, ditto, pin cushion Miss Kate Hughes, Preston House, ditto, side- board and tray cloths Mr and Mrs Thomas, Gwynllys, ditto, silver sardine box; Messrs Brown and Sons, Chester, silver sardine salver Mr W. O. Jones, Carnarvon, silver jam dish; Misses Thomas, 73, Mostyn-street, Llandudno, dress length; Mrs Jones, Pittsburg, ditto, plush cover Misses Williams. Arvonia-terrace, and Miss Roberts, Mount Haled, ditto, cheese stand; Miss Walker, lorwerth House, ditto, fancy timepiece Mr and Mrs Williams, Bryn Ogwen, ditto, sardine box, butter dish, and cheese stand; Mr and Mrs Davies, Yeovil House, ditto, pair of views Mr and Mrs Eynon, Maelgwyn-road, ditto, pair Vienna figures; Mr w and Mrs Jones, Ringwood House, set figure or- naments Miss Meredith, Adalaide Villa, ditto, afternoon tea cloth; Miss Williams, 4. North Parade, ditto, hot water jug Miss Tones, Gor- don House, Llandudno, two afternoon tea cloths; Miss Williams, Gladys House, ditto, pair curtain holders Mr and Mrs Peter Rob- erts, Glanywern, ditto, table cloth and towels Mr and Mrs Roberts, Pias Eidal, ditto, toilet mats; Mr and Mrs Evans, Old Trafford, Man- chester, plate basket; friends at 73, Mostyn- street, Llandudno, afternoon tea set; Miss Edith Williams, Llanrwst, counterpane; Miss Patrick, Vale of Chvyd House, Llandudno, cushion.

In memory of the late Professor Jones, Mrs Jones has founded a scholarship of the value of £ 100. Candidates must be graduates in medicine and surgery of the Victoria University, or have passed the Final Conjoint Examination of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and must have spent at least three years of their course of medical and surgical study at the Owens Col- lege. The scholarship will be awarded triennially.

Quality is the Test of CheapnesS I'rn f: We were snccessful in obtaining Two Prizes with our PURE HOME-MADE BREAD hdir! For Excellence and Purity at Agricultural Sliow. HIQH-CLASS GROCERIES PROVISIONS None but the Finest Goods Stocked. J. D. CARTMELL, CONWAY HOUSE, COLWYN BAY (Opposite St. Paul's). j N.B.—Daily Deliveries to Colwyn, Rhos, Penrhyn View and District- FAMILIES WAITED UPON DAILY. 96ô T- HOMAN", ? Tobacconist and Stationed ABERGELE ROAD, COLWYN BAY, For Pipes, Walking Sticks, Cigarg, CigarettC$ BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. First-Class Hair Dressing Rooms. Umbrellas Made, Repaired & Recover^' St. PAUL'S ARCADE, r. HOMANgp(c, 'D to AD, COLWYN BAY. -blic Hall) ABERGELE ROAD, RpAVruTTC- CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, vANCHES and I0 queEN ST., RHYL. 9 R. CLAMP & SON, Portmanteau, Bag & Trunk Manufactured TOILET BAGS. HUNTING KIT BAGS. 37, 39, 41, DALE STREET, and 12, LORD STREET, LIVERPOOL. 61 High=Class Tailoring. — — Complete Selections of NEW CLOTHS for SUMMER WEAR. Special Shades for LADIES' COSTUMES. ARNOLD WILLIAMS, (PRO.31 SANDILAND'S, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W.), TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER BELGRAVE BUILDINGS, (AEEORAD,I'E) COLWYN BAY^^ J3; JOSEPH DICKEN, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, Complete House Furnisher, TURKEY, AXMINSTER, BRUSSELS & TAPESTRY CARPETS-every design- Tons of LINOLEUM & OILCLOTH to select from. ses, BEDSTEADS in Great Variety. All BEDDING Made on the Pre rt1 I FurnitureRemoYer.] STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. [U PRIME CHESTER ALES, \Y 9, 18 and 36 GALLON CASKS, From One Shilling per Gallon. Address: \J\) NORTHGATE BREWERY CHESTER. { London Stotit: sp BARCLAY PERKINS i» Dublin Stout: MOUNTJOY BREWERY CO. "P' BOTH SUPPLIED IN QUARTER CA-S#0' fI,l 2tte^10* Orders addressed to tlie Brewery will receive prompt and cars-" RAILWAY CARRIAGE PAID. Printed by W. H EVANS & SONS LIMITED, at their General Printing Offices, Bank Place, Chester, and Publish- ET, Offices, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, in the County of Denbigh also Published at 10, HlgT,ANFAlKf 63A, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Clarendon Buildings, PKNMAENMAWR, Roberts, Stationery Depot, ]\u^e7 StiSS' Pendyffryn House, BETTVVS-Y-COED, all in the County of Carnarvon The Library, 7, Station Road, ^LANK^ liiS" ABERGELE, Portland Place, DENBIGH, all in the County of Denbigh 29, High Street, RHYL, Central Bu.ia = PRESTATYN, all in the County of Flint, Friday, November 16, 1900.