The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

A Nonconformist minister, speaking a.t a meet- ing last week, said it was tM use of tobacco that was responsible for the great proportion of in- sanity, physical degeneration, and crime that existed to-day! Aberystwyth a.nd Carmarthen are competing for the 1909 National Eisteddfod. The people of the first-named have already started a guarantee fund of £1000, towards which £200 was promised at a. meeting of the promoters the other day.

LLANRWST RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHALRMAN. INCREASE IN THE RATE. The annual meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Mr John Roberts, J.P., Pentrevoelaa (retiring chairman), the Rev. Rawson Willisuus (Bettwsycoed), Moasrs John Davies (Bryniog Ucha'), Edward Edwards (Capol Gannon), Wm. Williams and Meredith Owen (Llangermew), William Evans (Yspytty), Rowland Hughes and Robert Williams (Kgl wysbach), John Da. vies (Gwytherin), David Lewis (Pant LIin), David Owen (Llanddogct), and Isaac Hughes (Tre' Brys), with the clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), and the surveyor (Mr Maurioe Roberts). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr John Roberts, the retiring chairman, said he had the greatest pleasure in proposing that the Rev. Rawson Williams be elected to take the chair for the ensuing year. He was one of the oldest members of the Council, and was now deserving of the honour. Mr Edward Edwards seconded. Mr John Davies, Gwytherin, moved U |Q amendment that Mr John Roberts be TeolecSsd to the chair, but he declined to be nominated. Mr John Davies (Bryniog) supported the elec- tion of the Rev. Rawson Williams, and this was agreed to unanimously. The Chairman briefly returned thanks for what he d-escribed as a somewhat sudden honour conferred upon him. Mr William Williams moved, a.nd Mr John Davies (Gwytherin) seconded, the election of Mr John Davics (Bryniog) as vice-chairman, and after being heartily supported by the late Chair- man, it was unanimouslv agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTERS. The Highway and Sanitary Committees were re-elected, and the following were appointed on the Finance Committee:—The Chairman, Vice- Chairmaji, Meesrs William Evans, John Roberts, J.P., Meredith Owon, Rowland Hughes, and David Owen. It was decided to hold the meetings of the Council at the same hour ajid the same day as previously. THE ESTIMATE. The Clerk reported that the Surveyor's esti- mate for the repair of roads for the ensuing year amounted to £1035, clerk's and other offi- cials' Balaries, £202; cost of elections, £15; es- tablishment charges, £30; making a total of £1282. The balance in reserve jn March was £300, thereby making a. sum total of £1582. During the year they would receive$201 from the County Council in respect of the Agricul- tural Rates' Act, £ 51 in respect of the Medical Officer and Inspector's salaries, and £ 30 due from the County Council in respect of improvement on Llanddewi road. There was a sum of £350 in treasurer s hands, making total reoeipts of £1632. A sum of £950 wa-s therefore due from the ratepayers, and a rate of in the £ would be required. This was a halfpenny higher than the previous year, and this was due to the fact that a number of improvements were to be car- ried out. The average rate for the five vears was 10-jd in the Mr Rowland Hughes: I am afraid that the new members will be blamed already for the increase in the rates. On the motion of Mr WIn Evans, the esti- mate was adopted. COMPLAINT FROM TALYCAFN. Some discussion took place on a letter from Mr David Hughes, Post Office, Talycafn, complain- ing about a nuisance caused by a cesspool near the Talycafn Hotel. It was decided to serve notice to abate the nuisance on Mr Burgess, of the TaJycafn Hotel "THE BEST LETTER." A communication was read from the Local Government Board, enclosing a. cheque, valued at £100 odd, as grant due in respect of the Agri- cultural Rates Act. Mr John Roberts: That is the best letter we received from the Local Government Board. VITAL STATISTICS. Tho Medical Officer of Health reported that during the month of March there were ten births and seven deaths, as against ten births and two deaths for the corresponding month feist year. The annual death-rate was 19 per 1000 of the peculation. There were no cases of infec- ¡"1 <!i,-ease notified.

XLANDUDNO PETTY SESSIONS. « COUNCILLOR AND HIS FATHER-IN-LAW. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A HORSE. These Sessions were held on Monday, before Mr Kneeshaw (chairman), Colonel the Hon. H. Lloyd Mostyn, Messrs William Bevan, and J. Adey Wells. DRUNKENNESS. The following were charged with drunkenness: —Fred Hogan, John Hughes, Oakley Cottage, Back North-parade; Enoch Hughes, Alexandra- road; Thomas Jones, Mount Pleasant; and T. Williams, Penrhynside, who were each fined 6d and costs. William Jones, Alexandra-road, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, namely, the Victoria Restaurant, Llajauudno. P.C. Ross stated that he saw the defendant very heavily in drink, trying to enter the Stan- ley Hotel, and told him that he had better not go inside, whereupon he went across the road to Smith's Victoria. Restaurant. He (the constable) followed him in, and told the barmaid not to serve him. Inspector Owen stated that he noticed the de- fenda.nt drunk and instructed the constable to fallow him. Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. J. H. Atherton, 46, Alexandra-road, who made his 29th appearance, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk a.nd disorderly in Mostyn-street, on April 1st last. William Jones. Pant y Wenol, Penrhynside. was also fined 2s 6d and costs for a similar offence. AN ECHO OF THE ELECTION. Edward Jones, Alexandra-road, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Mostyn-st., on March 23rd, the day of the Urban Council election. Sergeant Williams stated that defendant was under the influence of drink, and one of the election candidates had complained that the de- fendant had been using abusive language to him. Defendant said that he was excited over the election. Supt. Rees stated that it was the defendant's 12th appearance. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s and costs. A SOUP QUESTION. David Evans, Great Orme's Head, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Mcstyn-st., on the 13th inst. P.C. Rose stated that he saw the defendant standing outside the Stanley Hotel, with a crowd round him, and challenging a man named Wm. Jones to fight. Defendant: Why didn't you come to speak to me like a man? Witness: Because you ran away. Defendant: If I was drunk, you ought to have been able to catch me (laughter). William Jones said he first saw the defendant in a chip potato shop. Witness corroborated the constable's statement with regard to what took place in front of the Stanley Hotel. Defendant: What did I do in the chip shop? Witness: You pushed me, and called me all manner of names. Defendant: But I had a. basin full of soup in my hands (laughter). Supt. Rees: Have you had any ecup this morn- ing? (laughter). Witness: No, sir. Supt. Rees: You look like it (laughter). Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. REFUSING TO QUIT. Richard Owen, Ty Celyn, Alexandra-road, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, and refusing to quit. Sergeant Jones said he was called to the Roval Oak Hotel, where he saw the defendant, who was drunk in tho smokeroom. He asked him to go out, but he refused, so he took him out by force. A fine of 6d and costs was imposed. "A TRIVIAL CASE." Elizabeth Owen, Gian-y-Wern Cottage, Back Augusta street, was charged by Thomas Owen, Abergavenny Cottage, with assaulting him on the 17th inst. Mr Lhamberlain appeared for the defenoe, and the Bench, after hearing the evidence, said that it was a very trivial case, and imposed a tine of 6d and costs. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A HORSE. Brook Simms, Conway, was charged with per- mitting cruelty to a horse. Inspector Eakins, R.S.P.C.A., who prosecuted, said that on the 16th inst. he saw the accused driving a Boa.t drawn by a grey mare, the ani- mal being very lame. He (the inspector) ex- amined the mare, which was afterwards ex- amined by Mr C. A. Hutton, veterinary sur- geon. When questioned, defendant said that he had sole charge of the horses at the Oakwood Park Hotel, and no one but himself was respon- sible. He also admitted that the mare had been bad for about a fortnight, but was better on some occasions than others. Mr C. A. Hutton and P.C. Ross gave corro- borative evidence. Mr R. S. Chamberlain, who appeared for tEe defence, said that the mare was an old one, over 12 yeans of age, and was only used for light work. He contended that the defendant should have been warned before proceedings were taken

I The Paragon Clearance Sale OF CLOTHING & GENERAL OUTFITTING IS NOW IN FULL SWING. 52, Mostyn Street, LLANDUDNO. The Stock at the Paragon is so huge that the heavy Safes of the first few days have made very little impression upon it, and Customers will still find large quantities of goods of the most varied description at ridiculously low prices. The Stock must be cleared previous to structural alteration of the premises.

A PENMAENMAWR COMPEN- SATION CASE. CLAIM AGAINST A QUARRY COMPANY. SEQUEL TO AN ACCIDENT. At the Bangor County Court on Monday before hie Honowr J mLge Moes, Edward Hugties, quarry labourer, Wig Oncssing, Aber, bi'OugJii. an action under the Workmen's Com- pensation Aot against Messrs Darbishire, Limited of the Darbis-hire Granite Quarnues, Penmaenanawr, fc-r the registration of an aigreeniont between tihe p-arttie;. Mr R. A. Griffith (instruoi/xl by Mr Twigge Ellis, Bethcede.) appeared for the applicant, the reisponde-nirf boing- represented by Mr James Porter Conway. In opening tho case, the hearing of which oooupied a coneid arable tiime, Mr R. A. Griffith explained tlnait Hughca wafl employed by the respondents as a. quarry iabcxu/rer at a wage of f,,2 56 per fortnight, and he was in tfhcu employment for fix moniths. On Novem- ber llth, 1904. lie met with an accident in the courso of his employment, after somo blast- ing, a huge stone rolling down on his foot, which had to be amputated. Mr Darbd-shire bappeiiied to be at the quarry a.t the timo_ and rendered some acK0ta;nce in removing' the in- jured man to a,n ambulance, in which I10 was removed to the Infirmary at Bangor. On tho Saturday after tho accident, Mr McCleinentt, the respondents' manager, called unon the ap- plicant's wife at Aoor. and told hex to "keep things quiet as Mr Da:biwhire will do every tthing all right. Ho gets vexed with people if they make a row." The statement was made in the presence of swvoral witnesses. The respondents wore good to their promise for they sentt a remittance of 2 to the ap- plicant's wife on December 2nd, stating tlnat "it was on account of her husband's compensa- tion." ThevT eent fu-ritiher remittances, fund on January 6tn they informed tihe applicant by letter that they had arranged for him to go

THE WELSH UNIVERSITY COLLEGES. ANNUAL REPORTS. The following reports concerning the three Welsh University Colleger appear in the annual Blue Book just issued by the Board of EduCØr tion:- The report from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, gives information under a large number of heads relating to the objects, constitution, buildings, fetaff, and educational work, students, and finances. The number of students at the opening of the last academical year, 1905-6, was 433. These students at the oommence.ment of the last academical year were divided ae follows:—Men, 211; women, 222. In addition to these regular students, 39 men (farmers' sons and others engaged in agricul- ture) attended a seven weeks' course on agricul- ture, chemistry, and kindred subjects during the Michaelmas term of the session 1905-6, and 13 attended an extended short course, during Mich- aelmas and Lent terms. Twelve men also at- tended a six weeks' course in English law du- ring the Easter term. The students were drawn from the following sources:—North Wales, 68; South Wales, 251; England, 113; and Ireland, one. Seven students have graduated M.A., and three have been elected Universities Fellows. Three former students have been elected Gil- christ travelling students of the University, one has graduated D.Sc., and six have graduated B.D. The finances show the expenditure (in- cluding debit balance of Day Training Depart- ment, JE357 17s 5d) to have amounted to £70,957 7s 8d, and the receipts leave a deficiency for the year of 2230 18s 2d. The total expenditure in connection with the Agricultural Department was L1907 Is. At the University College of North Wales, Bangor, the number and sex of the students during the session of 1904-5 was:-Nlales, 204; females, 133; total, 337. The students were con- tributed by various countries:—North Wales, 247; South Wales, 30; England, 56; Scotland, one; Ireland, two; and West Indies, one. The following degrees and other diplomas were gained during 1904 5:—University of Wales: De- gree of B.A., pass 16. honours 19; degree of B.Sc., pass 6, honours 7; degree of M.A.; certi- ficate of education, 3. University of London: Degree of B.Sc., pass 1, honours 1. National Frobel Union: Higher certificate, 3. The ac- counts show that the expenditure (including a debit balance of £ 348 at the beginning of the year), amounted to £ 10,490 12s 9d, and the re- ceipts to J69455 19s 3d. which left a deficit of JB1034 13s Id. Upon the Agricultural Depart- ment account the total expenditure was £ 2708 7s 7d, the year having been commenced with an adverse balance of £ 417 13s 5d, and closed with a deficit of £ 391 14s lid. The University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, during tne session of 1904-5, had 551 students, and in addition to these 113 stu- dents were trained at the Training School of Cookery and Domestic Arts. Of these 160 at- tended one course. 67 two courses, and 437 three or more courses of lecturer. Of the total num- ber of day students, 376 were men and 288 women students. In addition to the regular day students and cookery students, the following attended special courses of lectures:S,-bo-of hygiene, 122 students midwifery for midwives, 83 students; mining a.nd the allied subjects held during the three weeks beginning August 21st. 1905, 51 students. Of the 551 students referred to above, 451 attended secondary schools before entering the college. The distribution according to localities is as foliowr,Cudiff, day students 168, cookery students 50; other parts of Glamor- ganshire, 236—39; other counties in Wales, 125—21; England and abroad, 22-3; totals, 551—113. The general inoome and expenditure ahows that the latter amounted to £ 15.705, and that a surplus of JE385 18s remained from the receipts, and waa transferred to the capital ac count. to Liverpool to be fitted for an artificial foot, but later they wrote oxpircseing surpnse tna ho did not go to Liverpool. Eventually, no dad go and after several visits was suppl eel with an artificial foot. On April 25th, 1900, the applicant wrote to the respondents com- plaining that the foot hultt him, and they wrote back saying tha<t what was called a kneeling pan would be much more suitable or him and they advieed him to go and see Dr. E. 0. Price at Bangotr. Later, the respond- ents again oompAainod that the applicant had not boon to see Dr. Price, and they pointed out that one of their workmen, who was simi- larly injured was able to do certain work at the quarry through having a kneeling pin. Afiter that letter compensation was stopped, anid the reeipondeuts told the applicant by let- tar that he should adopt the beet means ho could under the circumstances, and stating thait he sltould not look aA the dark side of tilings. IV'iere was a place ready for him at the quiarry as soon as he used the kneeling pin, they said, but at that time the apnlicant was in considerable pain, aaid could not put any pret*.ure upon his leg, it being with great diflicu.ity thai he managed to walk. Naturally, he oould not accept any invitation to go to the quarry, because he could not climib the moop inclines. The applicant; wrote to the re- spondonits to the effect that- owing to the ac- cident he woe unable to maintain his wife and children, and failing tihcir help he would have to oail for parish relief, but they replied that if he wore a kneeling pin he would be able to earn his wagen. and adding "It is a silly thing for you to decade not to work, because you have mot with an accident." The Judge here interposed with the remark that the queciion was not so much t4ie agree- ment ae whet.her the man was able to work or not. Further letters botween the parties were read, and in them the respondents a,llogel that the nooident was due to misconduct on the part of the applicant-. T'he respondents roaramed the payment of compensation on De- cember 6th, and on February 9th last Mr 1/ivigge Ellis filed the memorandum of an agreement for the payment of 14s lOd a week. Tr.e respondents deniod any agreement, con- tending that the pavmen/ts were made quite voluntarily. A long argument followed, the Judge remarking that it was the duty of the applicant to have come into court at an earlier stage, but a.ft0r remarking that "he did net like to encourage that sort of thing," he said that he would hoar the applicant's evidence. THE APPLICANT'S STORY. The Applicant eaid he was employed by Messrs Darbiishirc as a stone breaker. His w-ages varied, but he always earned more than J31 a week. Before the accident occurred uhe bugle had sounded, and ho left the bhelter. After being fitted with am artificial leg he was unabde to go back to his work, as his limb pained him He was certain he could never jiajk up t^e quarry incline even if he was offered the whole of Pcmmaeninawr for doing so. The Judge: Did you try? Applicant: No, but I could say through having walked in other places. Proceeding, he saad that tho work offered him after the accident was that of greasing waggons. The last payment was made on Monday week. Cross-examined: Since the proceedings Mr Darbisihire had sent him money. You understand that Dr. Price recommend- od you to ha.ve a kneeling Pin?--yes, accord- ing to what lie says, but I have never tried a kneeling pin. and I don't know how I could have managed to use it. Who ought to know beet about that kneeling pin, Dr. Price or you?—I 20m sure I know better what I suffer than the doctor. Do you know botte-r than the doctor an to what artificiaJ limb you ought to have 1-1 could not possibly boar any pressure upon my knee afcurnp even along a smooth surface. Dr. Price soys tlhat if you bad taken his advice, and had a kneeling pin instead of your present artificiail foot you would have been I able to bonki your knee?—I do.rl.t remem-bor him advising' me except when he came to Too Crossing. Questioned as to whether he showed ainy capeccssnees on the occasion he was iniured, applicant said that dozens want back to their work beside him. He did not know that he should not have a.pproaohed tho debris until aftetr the dtinner hour. If hoo oould Ni-ear the kneeling1 pin ho would do so. No one told him thajt he would be provided with a kneel- ing pin. The Judge: Why docs'nt he get a kneeding pm, and go hack to has work ? Mr R. A. Griffith: Yes. if he can bear a kneeling pin. The J udige But he has novesr tried it. Mr R. A. Griffith: Ho knows tho agony ho suffers; not the doctor. Judge said he could not got away from the otter in Mr Darbi-slij.ro offered the applicant work, which he oould do i'. he wore the kneeling pm. The Compensation Act was niot framed to givo a rman who could work an annuity. Evidence for the application was tendered by nis wife, John Owen, aJid John Jones, Ta/n- rallt3 Aber. THE DEFENCE. Addressing the Judge for the defence, Mr Porter pointed out- that if ti'ho applicant' had obtainc-d the kneeling pin as .hü doctor and Mr Darbwhire advised him, ho would have been earning good wages. Tliiere had been no agToement between tibe parties Mr Da.rbi- shdre making the payments out of pure ohari- ty. Mr C. II. Darbisihire. the managing director of the quarries, said that the shot was fired during the dinner hour when the workmen were supposed to be absent from the quarry. He saw the applicant going toward his bar- gain, just under whero the shiot was fired, lie a.nd Mr McCloment ran down to stop him, but it was too late. The ambulance was sent for, and Dr. Price called In. Ilm fare was paid to Liverpool, and he received weekly payments amounting to R26, which was con- siderably more than he would have been entitled to under the Compensation Aot. The artificial leg cost J615. a.nd had the applicant had a kneeling pin he oould have gone baok to work which had been promised him. About six months after the accident, the week- ly paylxllntt3 wore stopped, and no application for payment was made unitil eighteen months later, when Hughes appealed to the generosity of his late employer, who the following dav, sent him a sovereign, and continued to pay hiim at that rate per fortnight. The only let- ter the firm had from Hughes was the appeal t-or igonercsitiy. If bo chose IIu,g1hes could take up the work previously offered to him. In answer to Mr R. A. Griffith, Mr Darbi- shiire said tha.t there were about 450 men at the quarries. In the prccent instance the gifts to Hughes were in tho way of charity as lie felt sorry for him. He admitted that he was under some obligation to the man during the time he was home, because he was poor; but not under the Couiipenc^tdoji Act. as he had refund to avaiii Itimtxilf of the appliances to do work, and so obtain the same wages as he was earning before the ac- cident. Mr Key. the cashier for the Quarry Com- paiuy, said that what bad been padd to Hughes was more than he would have been entitled to under the Act. Mr Robt. Davies, the sub-manager at the q-uiamea said that the rule was that tihe men aiould keep away from the rock tun til it had been inspected after the blasting and made safe. 0 Dr. E. O. Price (Bangor) was called, but His Honour deciding tn-at it was a case of agree- ment or no agreement, lie was no.t put into the witness box. His Honour in giving judgment, said that to know what tihe 3|greement, which had not been registered, really was, The man pereastenitily refusing to -aso a. kneeling pin the p-ayiments stopped. He held there was an implied agreement for the payment of 10s weekly, and he made an order fcr an agree- ment for that amount to be registered, to be reduced if hereafter- evidence was given to prove that the man was aible to do work He thought that Mr Darbishire had behaved well towards the plaintiff, and was justified in droppmg the payments. Costs would be allow- ed on Scale A.

LLANGYSTENIN PARISH COUNCIL. EQUAL VOTING FOR THE CHAIRMANSHIP. THE APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The annual meeting of tho above Council was held at Bryn Pydew on Friday evening. TiTe members present were Messrs John Roberts, David Jones, John Jones (Swan), D. Clwyd Griffith, Thomas Jones (Ty'n Celyn), John H. Irlam, Daniel Evans (Wigan), Sydney Thomp- son, Thomas Evans, and the clerk (Mr T. E. Parry). Mr John Irlam proposed that Mr Clwyd rl Griffith be appointed chairman of the Council as he understood both languages, which was es- sential, as they had some Englishmen who could not understand Welsh on the Council that year. Mr S. Thompson eeeonded. Mr Daniel Evans proposed an amendment that Mr Robert Robert6 be elected chairman. It was true Mr Roberts was not a member of the Coun- cil at present, but they had power under the Act to appoint a chairman from outside the Coun- cil. Moreover. Mr Roberts was a member of the Conway District Council, and his experience on that body would be valuable to the Parish Coun- cil. Mr John Jones seconded. Mr Clwyd Grifhth asked that his name should be withdrawn in favour of a member from In- side the Council. He was, however, against ap- pointing a chairman from outside their num- ber. The meeting declined to aooept its withdrawal, and upon a division it was found that Mr Ro- berts and Mr Griffith had an equal number of votes. Another member having entered the room at this stage, Mr Irlam asked that the proposition this stage, Mr Irlam asked that the proposition should be put up again, but the Clerk replied that it could not be done without the consent of the meeting. Upon the proposition of Mr Daniel Evans, the election of chairman was adjourned to the next meeting, and Mr Thomas Jones, Ty'n Celyn, was appointed chairman pro. tern. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Upon the proposition of Mr elwyd Griffith Messrs John Roberts and Robert Roberts were re elected, and upon the proposition of Mr Dan- ip-I Evans, Mr Aff Denier was also ro-appointcd. Mr Clwyd Griffith proposed Mr Rogers Jones (chemist). Mr John Roberts moved that Mr Hugh Owen be re-appointed. t> Mr Daniel Jones proposed Mr WTilliam Wil- hajrns, Glanmorfa, and upon being put to the vote, Mr William woe elected by a majority. FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE. The following were appointed to constitute the footpaths Committ.e :-Moc-srs John Irlam. D. Clwyd Griffith, David Jones, Daniel Evans, and the C hairman. A FARTHING RATE. The Clerk reported that the Council had a balanoo in hand of £ 47 15s, but a.bout £27 would be required to meet certain payments, thus kav- ing a nett balance to the credit of the Council of about JE20. Mr John Roberts proposed that the rate for the ensuing year should be a id in the JB, and it was carried unanimously.

Assistant mistresses who ma.rry are to cease to be reckoned on the school istaff in Shropshire in future, exoept in the case of the wives of head- masters. Widows, however, the Salop Education Committee do not rockoai "married women."

LLANDUDNO PIER CONCERTS. At the Pier Ccsnoerts on Saturday evening, Mr Andersen Nicol made his first appearance this season, ajid was in splendid voice. He opened with Wagner's Preisliod from Dei Meistersinger, to which he did full justice. lon his seoorid number. Tosti's ever-popula*r song- "My Dreams," he scored a great euc- cewj. Air James Edgar gave a violin solo entitled "Letg-ando" (Weiniawski). which was much a.p- precasUed. The orchestral items .included such favourites as Overture, "Zampa" (Herold); Srnto Dorabestra, "La Ferin" (Laoome); HigMond Patrol, "Woe gor" (Ainere); Overture, "William Tell" (Rossini); Grand Fantasia, "The Gondoliers" (Sullivan); Waltz, "Kaiser" (Strauss); Harvest Damce from "Seasons" (Ed. Gej-mjan); Fete Boheme from "Scenes Putter esq ues" (Massenet); March "Stars and Stripes" (Seusa), On Sunday evening. a,t tihe sacred concert, Mr Anderson Nicol very ahly sang Recit and Aria, "Sound a.n Alarm'' (Handel), and "The Star of Bethlehem" (Adiams); Mr A. Haii also gave cornet solo, "The Holy City" (Adama). The programme inciiiuded —Over- ture "Men of Prometheus" (Boebhoven); An- dante Religioso from Suite "Egyptian" (Luigi- ni); Hungarian Rhapsody in F (Listz); An- dante Oantahile (Boothovcn); Fantasie, "Songs without words" (Mendelssohn). The exneert concluded with the congregaitaonial Hymn, "Abide with Me." On Monday evening, the audience were treated to a couple of songs by Mr Anderson Nicol. "My Queen" (Blumonthal), and "Brown Eyes" (Redgto), Mr George Atkinson contri- buting a couple of delightfully-played piano- forte solos. The items included in the pro- gramme were: — Spanish March, "Caaaz" (Vyjerdi); Ovorture, "&fcradella" (F1 atow); Bailcrt "Rosamunde" (Schubert); three dances from "NeW Gwyn" (German); Selection, "La .bravi-ata (Verdi); Selection of "Popular 80ngs (Sullivan); "The Piscics Patrol" (Tro- ten); Valso. "Tho Sleeping Beauty" (Tcfhai- kowsky): PcJka. "Iiaisg" (Strasney). On Tuesday evemkig. Mr Anderson Nicol again rendenod a. couple of enjoya.bie songs, '•'ilhiora (Adams), a.nd ''So fare teee well" (Cellier), Mr HaanJd Jar vis contributing a. harp solo. The programme consisted of the following items: —-Overture. "Raymond" (Tho- mas); Selection, "Mr Popple" (Rubens); Ovorturo, "Tannhauser" (Wigner); Grand Fantasia, "Piincecs Ida." (Suiiivcui); Overture, "Obeircci" (Weber); "The March of the Mountain Gnomes (Eilenberg); Selection, "La CigaJe" (Audraji)- Overture, "Semirajnide" (Rostani).

SEQUEL TO THE LLANRWST DYE-ELECTION. A STREET SCENE: SHOP WINDOW SMASHED. On Monday last, at the Llanrwst Police Court, boforo Colonel Johnstone (presiding), Major Priddle, Messrs W. J. Williams, J elf Pettit, W. Hughes, and E. Mills, two young men, named Robert Lloyd Hughes and Richard Jones were summoned by Jonathan Thomas, plumber, Bridge-street, for doing' wilful damage to a plate glass window. Jones pleaded not guilty, a.nd Hughes stated that it was not done wilfully. Mr A. Lloyd Griffith, who appeared to prose- cute, said that on tho 23rd March, the night of the Urban Council election in LIanrwet, the com- plainant was preparing to retire for the night, about eleven p.m., when he suddenly heard a loud crash in the front of his premises. He went there and opened the shop door, and found a huge plate glass window smashed to atoms, and the defendants were struggling together on the ground. Ho called for the police, and Supt. Woollam spoke to Hughes, who admitted breaking the window, and stated that he was willing to pay half the damage provided the other man paid up. Subsequently the superin- tendent 6aW the other defendant, but he refused to pay, stating that it was not his fault. The damage amounted to £2 48 9d. Complainant corroborated this statement, and added that there were three men altogether. There was a crowd of between 60 and 80 people present. Tho Bench now consulted together as to whether there was any wilfulness, and Mr Grif- fith quoted several cases in support of his case, and added that in a. doorway like Mr Thomas's, if a. man hit another, it was only natural that he should go through the window. Supt. Woollam said he arrived on the scene when Jones had left, but a man was struggling with Hughes to keep him quiet. Considerable violence must have been used to break the window. When spoken to, Hughes said he was willing to pay half the damage. About 11.30 the same night, a woman called to witness in Scotland-street, and said that Hughes had been stabbed. Witness found him bleeding from the head, and he evidently had been cut by tho broken glass, and witness told him so. On the following Tuesday he saw the other defendant, and he said it was not his fault, adding that Hughes was always "putting" on him when they met in the street. Hughes now said that Mr Jonathan Thomas told him the cost price would be 35s, but now it had been raised to 60s. Richard Jones, on oath, said he came out of the Glan Conway Hotel about five minutes to eleven, and a young man told him that Hughes was lying in wait. The latter tried to strike him, and he retaliated by pushing him away to defend himself. He stumbled against the parapet on the lead sheeting which was lying outside the shop. Witness did not movo from the middle of the road. The next he saw was a man named Joseph Thomas on top of Hughes. Cross-examined, the Witness said that if he had not pushed Hughes away, the latter would have made a nice sight of him. Hughes again stated that he was willing to pay his share of the damage, although it was a pure accident. The magistrates imposed a fine of Is and 6s 6d oosta on each defendant, and ordered them to pay the damage between them. They were allowed a month in which to find the money.

CONWAY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. REDUCTION IN THE RATES. The annual meeting of the above Council was held on Friday. The members present were Messrs J. W. Raynes, Robert Ellis. Hugh Owen, Robert Roberts, Rogers Jones, E. J. Evans, J. Aneurin Jones, Bon. Fisher, N. Smallpage Ed. Williams. Richard Jones, to- gether with Mr T. E. Parry (clerk), Mr J. W. Post (deputy olerk), amd other officials.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr J. W. Raynea proposed that Mr Rogers Jones (Glan Conway1) be elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Ed. Williams _.00000000.. Mr Ridbard Jones proposed the election of Mr Hugh Owen (Llandudno Junction). This was secondied by Mr Pen. Fisher, and carried by a maority of eight votes to three. Mr J. W. Raynes then moved that Mr Rogers Jones be appointed vice-chairman. Mr Rogers Jones asked to be allowed to ha.ve his name withdrawn. Mr J. A Jones seconded Mr Raynee that Mr Rogers Jones be appointed. Mr Richard Jones men proposed that Mr Robert Ellis (Bryn Pm) be appointed vice- chairman. Mr Ben. Fisher seconded. Mr Rogers Jones insisted on having his niame withdrawn, a.nd Mr Robert Ellis was, therefore, unanimously elected.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. It was decided that the whole Council should constitute the Finance and Bye-Laws Commit- tee, and tho following other committees were appointed: — Pemnhyn Sub-Committee.—Messrs Robert Ro. berts. Hugh Owen, and N: Small page. Penrfiyn and IJangyetenin Sub-Committee for Waiter Sotpply.—Messrs J. W. Raynies, J. Aneurin Jones, and Edward Williams. Representatives on Cowlyd Watei Board.— Messrs J. A. Jones, Hugh Owen, Rogers Jones, and N. Smallpage, Roprcsentriaitivco on the Joint Medical Board.—Messrs Edward W iliiama and Ben. Fus her. Representatives on the Governing Bodv of the North Wales University College.—Messrs Edward Williams and Ben. Fisher. Road Improvement Committee.—Messrs Ro- bert Roberts, Ben. Fishier, and Edward Wil- iiaans. Representatives on the Joint Hospital Board. —Messrs Robert Ellis, Hugh Owen, J. W. Riaynos. W. F. Jones, N. Small page, and Ben. Fitjher.

RATES REDUCED. It was diecidied to levy a rate in the Conwa.y Rural District of 8d in the being a reduc- tion of 2t1 in the as oomparoowjth the previous year. in the Glan C'-onway district, it was agreed to levy a lOd rate as compared with lid for last year. The Clerk reported that they would hiave to make the following precepts against the re- spective parishes —Llangy»teniu, £524; Llys- faen £1781; Pewrhym, £741; Glan Conway, £301.

Major Gasher: "And whe nwe get women M.P.'s the papers will be full of their sueeches —full, I say." Mr Late-Homer: "Granted, dear sir. We shouldn't bo obliged to read them, but we obliged to listen when they make them a.t homo."

GLAN CONWAY JOTTINGS. (From a Correspondent). THE DEATH OF MR WILLIAM THOMAS. It is with deep sorrow and much regret that I announce the death of Mr W. Thomas, of the Britannia Inn, who passed peacefully away yes- terday week, after a brief and painful 1 Unless, intensified towards the end by a severe attack of pneumonia, whioh was borno with true Christian fortitude and patience. The deceased was re- spected and revered by all who knew him, and much sympathy has ocen extended to all the members of the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday, and waa very largely attended, not only by parishioners, butso by many of thelate gentleman's co-workera under Messrs Raynes and Sons, of Llysfaen, all mournfully desirous of paying their last tribute of respect to a friend who had passed to that "bourne from whence there is no return." The service in the house was conducted in a sad and impressive manner by the Rev. J. D. Owea (O.M.), whose church the deceased attended. Subsequently, the mournful precession wended its slowly and sadly towards the Parish Church, and, in truth, one could not, doing' so, but reflect upon the large number OD loyal friends, and true that death has snatched from our midst during the last few years. Ona could not but think that it was in no vain and empty strain, the old Welsh poet sang:— "Mae 'ngihyferliion adre'n myned o fy mlaen, o un 1 un, Gilll fy ngadael yn amddifad Fei pererin wrth fy hun." # •* # At the church the Rev. G. Williams, B.D. (the rector) officiated, and it was in sad and feeling tones that the words of the beautiful church burial servioe fell upon the ears of the congregation.. During the 6ervico the well known hymn "Beth sydd i mi yn y byd" waa pathetically sung to the tune "Aberystwyth, a-nd, as the mourners and congregation left the sacred edifice the organ pealed forth tho strains of the "Dead March" in "Saul," Mr T. Lewis, B.A., presiding at the organ. The service at the grave was truly devotional and sympathetic^ and it was amidst profound grief that the last ritea were performed, and then !—but, "Peace; oome away; the song of woe Is, after all, earthly song! Peace come away; wo do him wrong To weep so wildly; let us go, Adieu 1 Adieu for evermore. • w ♦ ♦ Many wreaths, composed of choice and beauti-< ful flowers, were sent as tokens of love, esteem, and sympathy by the following:—Miss Thomax (daughter), Mr W. II. Thomas (son), and Mra Thomas, Central Stores; Mr and Mrs H. Thomas (son and daughter-in-law), Bangor; Graeie and Elinor (grandchildren), Mr and Mra Thomas, Colwyn Bay; Mrs Hughes, Cross Keys; Mra Hughes, Wave Crest; Mr and Mrs Williams* Manchester; Mr and Mis Williams, Stockport; Mrs Thomas, Britannia Cottage; Mr and Mrf Debb, Oakleigh; Mr and Mrs Lewis, ThQ Schools; Mr and Mrs Roger Jones, Rhianfa; Mr a.nd Mrs Werngold, Manchester, and Mrs Gv;t}I1. Roberta, Tarty 1 yn went. » 3 9 Tho deceased had for many years been em- ployed by Messrs Raynea a.nd Sons, Llysfaen, and his familiar face and cheery voice will be much missed and not soon forgotten by these to whom he had endeared himself. Prior to thia the late Mr Thomas had, up to middle age, led a seafaring life, and during that period had visited many lands and many climes. He had, in fact, made several voyages round the world. His vivid descriptions of the customs, habits, and institutions of the countries thus visited were sufficient evidence that he was possessed of keen and accurate powers of observation. For many years he sailed on board the celebrated Black Ball liner, the "Donald Mackay," whioh waa not only the largest clipper in the world, but was also accounted one of the fastest sailers ever built. Upon one occasion she took 1000 troops from Portsmouth to Mauritius in 70 days. and her average time for six consecutive voyagea from Liverpool to Melbourne was 83 days, and only on one occasion did it exceed 85 day. • It is also worthy of record that Mr Thornaa had been a member of the Pariah Council from the very commencement, and at Wednesday's meeting of the new members a vote of condol- ence with Miss Thomas in her sad bereavement was unanimously passed. Mies Thomas and Messrs W. 3,,>}d H, Thomas desire to tha.nk their numerous friends for their expressions of sym- pathy in their troublo. • • • PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. At Wednesday's meeting of this authority the following officers were appointed: Chairman, Mr Williams, Bwlch; vice-chairman, Mr Williams, Plas lea; overseers, Messrs H. Jones J. Hughes^ and R. Williams. The next meeting is to be held on the 28th of June, and subsequently ott the last Friday in alternate months. The mem- bers are to be highly congratulated upon their good start. It is sincerely to be hoped that there is to be no "follow my leader" business, but that each will act according to the dictates of his own oonunon-eense upon all matters coming within his ken. So now, au revoir, my good boys, sincerely hoping to hear in Juno that your amiability has not dissolved.

CHURCH WORK AT LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. CONCERT IN AID OF ORGAN FUND. At the National School, Llandudno Junction, on Friday evening. Miss Etta Wood, of Pabo Hall gave very successful concert in aid of the Trinity Churoh Organ Fund. Miss Wood has previously arranged many concerts in the parish, and has given ample proof of hei abilities its an organiser, but Friday nigitot'a concert eclipsed all her previous efforts. The schoolroom was crowded to its utmost capacity, and m:1J1Y who wore unable to gain admission had to be content with listening to the musio from the scJiool play ground. The concert, as already stated was a musical and financial euooeas, and it is anticipated that after paying all expenocfi the Organ Fund will benefit to the extent of abexut £26. THE MAYOR AND THE NEW CHURCH. The Mayor of Conway (Dr. ArthurPriobard, J.P.) presided, and in the course of an ad- dress during the interval, said ho Tinder stood the concert had been promoted with the object of raising funds for the purchase of a. new. organ for the Mission Churoh. He was, therefore, very pleased to see that the con- oert had turned out suoh a suocese, and hoped that as the result they would be able to have a splendid new organ (cheers). Ho, however, thought it was lugh time for the Junction people to move towards getting a new church, and looking at the large number of ladiee presont. and knowing what good workers they were, ho thought thero would bo no difficulty in the matter (hear, hear). He failed to see why they should not have a church and loav* a debt it to be paid off by instalments, THhair Nonconformist brethren built their clwupels in that way, and why oould not the Churoh people of Llandudno Junction do like- wise? (cheers). He was very pleased to see such a splendid audience, and judging from the excellent talent they had heard that even- ing he thought they must have a. very good choir (applause). Upon the proposition of the Rector, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Pnohard for presiding. AN ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME. The programme afforded a. rare musical treat a. conepiouous feature of whioh was the excel- lent pianoforte piYIng of Miss Gladys Wood. whose items included a solo entitled "Alice," and a pianoforte cluett "Victoria Yalee," wiuoh she pla.yed with Miss Enid DavieB. both 01 which were loudly applauded by an apprecia- tive audience. Miss Cotterill, who is always a. favourite with Junction audiences, sang 1Il splendid style "Love's Corona-cijon" and "Three Fishers went Sailing." A welcome return to our local concert platforms was the re-appearance of Miss Edith Rogers, who is a contralto vooaiist of exceptional merit. She treated the audi- ence to a delightful rendering of "'The Enchantress," and "Nearer my Gütd to Thee," and was compelled to respond to a determined encore The duett "I would that, my love," sung by Miss Rogers and Miss (.otterill, waa also a. very pleasing item. The Peter Jones, of Rhyl, who posseses a robust tenor voice, was perhaps the favourite of the male artistes. His number "The Glorious City" and "Lot me like a Soldier fall." Mr C. W. Brown was equally successful in "Lend me your aid," and "My Dreams." An item which was much appreciated was a violin duett. "Luttle Grandmother," played by Miss Etta Wood and Mr T. H. Smith, the" latter also contributing a violin solo, for which he received well-merited applause, Mr Mackin- lay Da vies was responsible for the humorouC element of the concert, and evoked much laughter and applause. Mr Davies has but few equals as a humorist, and always pleases his audience. The vocalists were fortunate in having quitw an array of able accompanists to select from, namelv, Misses Etta ajid Gwladvs Wood, Messra BrYan Warhurst and William Benbow.

Longfellow, referring to inter yiew ere, oneo said:—"I don't mind wha £ they say as a. general rule, only I did object when, somewhere in the States, an interviewer wrote:—"A tall willowy column supported his classic head, whim which proceeded a hacking cough. I could not forgive

against him, as he did not think the legislation l was made for the purpoee of punishing respect- able people without warning. Defendant said he had sole charge of all the horses at Oakwood Park Hotel. When the In- spector stopped him on the road he told him to send the mare home, which he did. Mr F. Bushncl, veterinary surgeon, of Conway, gave evidence to the effect that he had examined the horse on the day in question, and came to the conclusion that there was no cruelty in work- ing the animal, which he considered was fit for constant light work. The case waa dismissed. A FAMILY AFFAIR. Hugh Davies, of 19, Alexandra-road, was charged with drunkenness. Mr J. J. Marks, also applied for a protection order against the accused, to prevent him from molesting the per- sons on the premises from which he was turned off. Sergeant Williams said he was called to White Houee, and there found the defendant very drunk. He had previously had complaints about him going there and molesting the occupants. Councillor William Thomas gave evidence to the effect that his wife was the accused's daugh- ter, and for many years he and his family had been subjected to annoyance. On the day in question he came to the houee, and had to be put out. When he saw the defendant on the premises he was in the yard, and told him to go out, and he turned round towards the door, but went into a shed where. bicycles were kept. He afterwards came out and turned towards wit- ness in a threatening manner. As he (witness) ran to the house the accused shouted after him, saying that if he got hold of him ho would go to prison for him. Having got into the house, witness locked the door, and sent for the police, who came and took the accused away. He had been troubled by the accused for years, and hiu wife and children were in constant fear of him. The accused was bound over in the sum of £10 keep the peace for six months, and was aJso fined 2s 6d and coists for drunkenness.