The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ROYAL ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB. I (Continued from 8th page.) I h. m. e, I Almida, cutter, 24 tons, E. D. MaeL&ughlin | (scratch) 1 41 48 Wanaroo, cutter, 25 tons, Jas. Spiirr (7mins) 1 49 14 Mayflower, cutter, 24 tons, H. G. Crostisld (Umins) 2 0 14 Benimcra, cutter, 17 tons, F. W. Turner (ISnains.) "1 On corrected time "Wallaroo" takes the first and "Almida" the second. Handicap Match, yachts not exceeding 15 I-ons.-F Irst B7, second L3, third :Cl. Start 10.45. They were sent round B3 red buoy, "Irene" and "Eurynome" leading in the run. Coming to windward the Kingstown boat "Punc- tilio" get past "Eurynoirc," but could make no impression on the leader, which went well all tihe time, and had an easy win. Times: — h. m. s. Iiene, euiter, 15 tons, Bradbury and Holmes (scratch) 1 37 32 Punctilio, cutter, 3 tons, Newson and Stephens (scratch) 1 51 25 Eurvnuine, cutter, 12 tons, D. and E. Larrinaga 154 1 (5mins.) 1 54 1 Mermaid, cutter, W tons, Dean and Hogg (20mins.) 20-4 3 Eoulctfca. yawl, 4 tons, Nonnan and Cox (26 2 38 <) mins.) ••• 3° 1" On corrected time "Irene" took first, "Eury- inome" soeond, and "Punctilio'' tnird, "Mer- maid" and "Roulette" being iourt-h and fifth respectively. Race for Roval Mersey Restricted Class, ccurse ab'mt 12 rmlee. Start 11 o clock — h. m. s. J.—Messro Jacekon and Broeklebank's Myfanwy 1 17 3 I-Mr W. R. Dil)b's IL-iiioo 1 23 28 3.—Mr C. Livingstone's Athilda 1 23 30 4.—Mr E. R. Jr'towell's Frosetfe 1 28 7 Race for Royal Anglesey Centreboards, course a-bout 12 miles. Start 11.15:- 1). m p. I-Mr H. R. Heap's Cvane 1 33 41 &—Mr H R Davies's Spindrift. 1 39 4 3.—Mr Richard Bennett's Honiara 1 39 12 4.—Mr Rupert Mason's Red Spider 1 37 22 b.-M.r Reginald Moseley's Mirwyn 1 42 39 Race for boats of the a Shell, etc., Class, course 9 miles. Start 11.30:- b. m. s, 1-Mr .T. C. Howard Sandbach's Skua 1 24 13 2.—Mr Robert Newton's Menna 1 24 30 3.—Mr Jt hn Fletcher's Dil.vs 4— Mr Dudley Ooddingt.on's Sea Snipe 1 25 24 5.—Mr John Fnchard's Mair 1 26 53 6.— Mr M E. N,e' Modryb 1 29 10 7.—Messrs T. and C. C. Marshal's Chila 1 29 30 U.-Mr J. H. JeiiKin'- Gw,,n 1 32 10 Handicap Race for Watermen's or Fisher- men's Sailing Boats, course about 11 miles. Start 11 .45: 1—Messrs Griffiths BroB.' Hannah. 2.—Mr A. Oldrovd's Topsv In the evening a grand display of fireworks took place in the Castle. A band, under the conductor ship of Mr W. P. MeElix-ee, provided mueio during the regatta.

BANK HOLIDAY SPORTS. LLANRWST CYCLE RACES AND ATHLETIC SPORTS. KEEN COMPETITIONS. The Llanrwst Cricket and .football Clubs held their eighth annual athletic sports on the Gwydr Cricket Ground on Monday. The weather was delightful, and a large crowd assembled to wit- ness the various contests, the gate money, by the way, reaching about JS50. During the morning the secretary, Mr Albert Hughes, with a large staff of assistants, gave the finishing touches to the course, which was exceptionally well arranged and easily understood by the competitors. Over the ground were arranged thousands of streamers and bunting, which hung listless in the sunshine, while on a stand erected on the centre of the ground Mr Underwood's String Band discoursed sweet music. At intervals during the afternoon Professor Henry delighted the spectators with his clever performances on the horizontal bar, and Mr Wildman sent up minia- ture balloons. Mr Albert Hughes is to be con- gratulated upon the success which attended his efforts to make the sports attractive and financial- ly successful. He was fortunate in having the hearty co-operation of such a keen sportsmen as the president, the Rev. J. E. Cardigan Wil- liams, and the vice-president, Dr. Huw Williams, and a representative committee. The sports were held under the patronage of Lord Carrington, Sir J. Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., and others. The judges were: Flat races: Messrs J. E. Humphreys, H. J. W. Wat- ling, J.P., W. J. Roberts, J. Jenkins, and L. O. R:, Ashley. Cycle events: Dr. Huw Williams, Rév. J. E. Cardigan Williams, Messrs H. E. Blackwall, Herbert Hughes, and E. Clutterbuck. The referee was Mr J. Hartley BI bby, and the etarter, Mr Edward Bickers. The first event was the 100 yards flat race (handicap), which was won after a hard struggle by Pritchard, of Abergele, G. Chisholme coming in second. The half-mile bicycle handicap was keenly contested. In the first heat, Meredith, of Llandudno, and Roberts, of Menai Bridge, made all the running, the former winning by a short yard. In the second heat Hughes, Deganwy, came in first, closely followed by Evans, Glan Conway. In the final Ted Williams, Holywell, found the ropes first, Evans destroying his chances through a fall. Ted Williams also won the one mile bicycle handicap, with Roberts, Menai Bridge, a good se.cond. The two miles .bio.vcJe handicap, after a hard Btrug'f^c between Meredith and Evans, who kept uloee logotiher throughout the race, resulted jn the former winning In the five mile bicycle championship the victory of Evans, Gianconway, was a foregone conclusion, a.nd evoked loud ap- plause. The walking on the greasy pole caused considerable amusement, as the majority (;f competitors, more or Jess quickly, were forced to drive into the stream before making' much headway. At the conclusion of the f?pci-t,s the ground was cleared, and at 7 p.m. reopened at a further charge, when a large space in front of the pavi- lion was prepared for dancing. Mr Underwood's band provided the music, while Messrs F. A. Charlton, T. Latimer Jones, W. Hughes, C. C. Morris, Salisbury Jon, a,.N! Grenville Jones acted as M.C. 's. A iargte crowd soon occupied the seats, while hundreds -stood around watcmng the danoem. As the cloak of night gradually en- veloned the gay scene, a couple of powerful elec- trio a.rc lamps gave ample light, and the fun now becaane fan ["nd furious. ar,d was kept up until 11 p.m. Undoubtedly the committee pro- vided the most successful programme ever ex- ",iene,ed in the district, and rnnny would like the "dancing on the g/reen" to be established as a permane.nt fixture during the fine summer Weather The nrizes were distributed to succc<rful com- petitors in the sports by Miss Gwynet,h Williams, Glasfrvn, the daug-hterof Dr. Huw Williams, who, although only three years old, did her duty gracefully. During the evening Prof. Penny, the Wdlh handcuff king, showed the spectators how to esoape from the Russ'n.n Transport chain. LIST OF AWARDS. The awards were as follows:- 100 vajde flat race (handicap) 1, Joseph Pritch- fcrd, Abergele; 2, George Chisholm, Llanrwst. Half-mile bicycle (handicap): 1, Ted Williams, Holywell; 2, C. Meredith, Llandudno; 3, D. McNaughton. Dolwyddelen. 100 yards fiat race (handicap—for boys attend- ing elementary schools): 1, J. E. Trevitt (six yards); 2, Frank Owen (two yards). 440 yards flat race (handicap): 1, Joseph Pritchard, Abergele (22 yards); 2, J. Nuree, Llandudno (18 yards); 3, R. D. Richards, Llau- jwst (16 va:rd-). 50 vards obstacle race (for boys attending ele- mentary schools): 1. Frank Owen; 2, Samuel Da.vioAA.. One mile bicycle (handicap): 1, Ted Williams, Holywell; 2, R. H. Roberts, Menai Bridge; 3, R. H. Jonea, Penmachno. 220 yards hurdle race (handicap): 1, George Chisholm, Llanrwst; 2, J. Nurse, Llandudno. Ono lap obstacle race: 1, Fred Bull, Tre- friw; 2, Walter Broo.ks, Llandudno. After the event Mr Bull gave some clever exhibitions on the horizontal bar, and waa loudly applauded. Two mile bicycle (hardicar): 1, C. Meredith Llandudno; 2, J. F,,vans, Glan Conway; 3, W. Hughes, Deganwy. Half-mile flat race (handicap): 1, J. Nurse, Llandudno; 2, Charles Dayies, Abergele. One mile flat raco (handioap): 1, Charles Da- vies, Abergele; 2, David Price, Bangor Ama- teurs; 3, Walter Brooks, Llandudno. Five miles bicycle championship (first prize, the Gwydr Park silver and oak challenge shield -liolder in 1907, W. Hughes, Deganwy-and a gold med-il toO the winner each year): 1, J. Evans, Glan Conway 2, Isaac Roberts, Old Colwyn; 3, Ted Williams, Holywell. Lap winner: R. H. Jones, Penmachno. AQUATIC SPORTS. Swimming: 1, J. McFarlane; 2, Edwin Jones; 3, H. Jones. Diving: 1, Robert Williams; 2, H. Roberts; 3, H. Alsopp; 4, David Austin Jones. Walking greasy pole: 1, J. Piper; 2, D. 'Auatin Jonee; 3, D. W. Jones.

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LLANDDULAS ATHLETIC SPORTS. AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME. Until a few years ago sports were held at Llanddulas every Bank Holiday, but for some xinknown reason they were allowed to fall through. This year, how- ever, successful endeavours to resuscitate were made by a committee formed of members of the silver band. A good programme was prepared and a splendid lot of prizes were offered. Th day being fine. there was s, large attendance, and the sporte proved most inter- esting. The programme opened with two events for boys and girls, which were well contested. In the 120 yards handicap (open), three heats were run, winners only qualifiying. Those to participate in the final were Wm. Hughes, John Taylor and W. Hughes. In the final, Wm. Hughes proved an easy winner. In the 440 yards' handicap, some close finishes were seen, the final eventually falling to Wm. Hughes. In the high jump, R. H. Roberts was 1st with 4 feet 9! inches. The potatoe race fell to Wm. Hughes, whilst the two mile cycle handicap was easily won by Thos. Williams, Llandduias. In the one mile handcap (running), Wm. Hughes again carried off the first prize, thus com- pleting the day by carrying off all the first prizes offered in the foot races. The quoiting competition proved most interesting, Pierce Jones, Oo'fwyn, b?ing returned winner, with Thos. Williams, Llanddulas, second. The junior competition was won by Edward Davies, 'L]al1<.ldula.. The stone drilling competition proved of much interest and resulted in a victory for Thomas Williams, of Penmaenrhos, THE DETAILS. The following is a list of events and heat winners 100 Yards for Girls.—1, Nellie Williams, Towyn Cot- tage, Pensarn, Abergele; 2, Nellie Evans, Gadlas, Llanddulas. 120 Yards for Boys.-I, A. E. Jones, Rbydyfoel; 2, Robert Manery, Llvsfaen. 120 Yards Handicap (open): First heat.-William Hughee, Llysfaen Second heat.—John Taylor, Llan- ddulas. Third heat.-Wm. Hughes, Llysfaen. Final: 1, Wm. Hughes; 2, John Taylor. 440 Yards Handicap (open): First beat.-I, William Hughes, 'Llysfaen 2, Thos. Davies, Abérgele. Second heaL-I, Ed. 1..1. Davies, 'Llanddulas 2, Ttios. Hughes, Llysfaen. Final: 1. Wm. Hughes; 2. Thos. Davies. High Jump (open).-I, R. H. Roberts, Llanddulas, 4ft. 91in. 2, Isaac Evans, Llanddulas, 4ft. 9in: One Mile Race Handicap (open).-I, Wm. Hughes, Llysfaen; 2, A. Jones, Rhos-on-Sea. Potatoe Race.—1, Wm. Hughes, 'L!ysfaen; 2, John Taylor, Llanddulas. Two Mile Bicycle Itape Handicap (open).—1, Thomas Williams, Llanddulas; 2, Ed. 1..1. Davies, Llantfaulas. Quoiting Competition.—1, Pierce Jones, Oolwyn 2, Thos. Williams. Junior Competition.—1, E. Davies, Llanddulas. Stone Drilling Competition.-I, Thos. Williams, Pen- maenrhos, 10 one-eighth inch; 2, Sam. Williams, 9 seven-eighths in. H- On- At the close trie prizes were presenwa to me suc- cessful competitors by Mrs Humbley. On the motion of Mr Evans, seconded by Mr R. Evans, a vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Humbley for presenting the prizes and to the Rector, Rev. John Thomas, Mr Humbley and all who had assisted in making the show a success. In the evening the band played a programme of music and dancing was indulged in by a happy party. Credit is due to the hon. sees. Mrs J, Taylor and II. R. Hughes for the manner in which the arrange- ments were carried out.

SPORTING ITEMS. The Hawkstone Otter Hounds met at St. Asaph, on Monday. « • • • Entries for the Welsh National Show are very satisfactory, and, as in former years, many Royal Show winners will be sent. There is a big in- crease in the number of cobs, probably attracted by the splendid cup presented by the Prince of Wales, the patron of the society. Welsh black cattle are also a strong section. • • • m In the House of Commons, on Wednesday week, Sir Edward Strachev, replying to Sir J. H. Roberts, said the Board is prepared to alter the dates of the dipping provided by the Sheep Dipping Order to meet as far as possible local convenience, bujt in view of the prevalence of sheep-scab in North Wales it is unable to relax the requirement ol two dippings until a very considerable diminution in the amount of disease has been effected.

RETIREMENT OF COL. SERGEANT JELLY, COLWYN BAY. After. twenty-two years' service in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Col.-Sergt. Inst. Jelly, instruc- tor of the local company .of the Territorial forces, intends to retire on September 15th, whon he will leave for London to take up a civilian appointment. When his inteaitions were made known to the men, under him, deep re- gret was expressed on all sides, and whilst at oamp at Conway his colleagues attached to the battalion have practically de- monstrated tiheir sentiments on t.he onatter. Twelve months ago, during the mili tia camp at Conway, Sergt. Jelly was referred to by one of his superior officers as "one of the finest and most conscientious officers in the regiment." During his sojourn in Colwyn Bay, which dates back to July, 1902, Sergt. Jelly has seen great dhang'es wi the local ffxjrces. He has served under the lato Major Stubbs, Capt. Raynes, and Oapt. Morgan. In bringing the companies un- der his charge to a state of efficiency, he 'has been most successful. During the present camp, which is being held at Conwtv, he has had the final pleasure of seeing 80 per cent, of the men in Colwyn Bay signing on for another three years in -tlie Territorial Forces. Sergit. Jelly joined the regiment in 1886. when they were ButJoned at Fernioy, Co. Cork. His promotion was steady. He was promoted corporal 1892, rergea-ut 1894, and coloursergt. 1897. In 1902 he was appointed instructor to the Volunteers, with the rank of oolour-sergeant- instructor,, when he came to Oolwyn Bay. He took cart in the Cretan rebellion of 1897-8. Duras? his term of service in Colwyn Bay he has acted as drill master to the Tanllwyfan and Clive House Schools, Old Colwyn, and also Ar- nold House. Llanddulas. As a mark of appre- ciation of his services, and of the esteem in which he is held, the Minydon boys have presetnted him with an oak and silver mounted inkstand, bear- ing a suitable inscription. The boys of Tan- llwyfan marked their appreoiatic,n in the shape of a beautiful lecque.red stick, with ivory handle and silver band, suitably inscribed. PRESENTATION TO DORANDO. Dorando, the ItaJian who finished first in the Mar- athon Race, was presented with a gold cigarette case and a cheque for C.308 at the "Daily Mail" offices, the outcome of a letter from Sir Oonaii Doyle, who sug- gested that the great feat of endurance displayed by Dorando during the race deserved some little recogni- tion from the English public. A separate sum of LW, the proceeds of the the.artical performances, was, at the request of Dorando, presented to the Italian Hos- pital. Lady Conan Doyle formally handed over the cheque and the cigarette case to Dorando-i and ex- pressed the pleasure it gave her to make ttie presenta- tion. Sir Conan Doyle also added a few words of congratulation,. and said they all admired the sporting spirit which Dorando showed. The English nation looked upon themselves as the mother of modern sport, and they trusted Dorando would go away with pleasant recollections of his sporting experience. Dorando breflv returned tuanlis. All his life, he said, he should not forget the good sporting qofttitiee of the Englkb pl. i;.

ANOTHER CHILD MYSTERY AT COLWYN BAY. BODY DISCOVERED IN A HEDGE. CORONER'S JURY RETURN AN OPEN VERDICT. A coroner's jury returned a verdict virtually amounting to a charge of manslaughter against some persoln or persons unknown at Colwyn Bay, a.t Saturday. The inquiry, which was conducted by Dr. j Hup,lhes, coroner for West Denbighshire, rela- ted to the dead body of a newly-j born baby, discovered by one of the rarest accidents by two labourers on Tuesday afternoc,n. It appears that the men were pro- i ceeding to trim a hedge bordering one side of a; oauntry lane, a mile outside the town, known a Cae Eithyn-rcad, which branches off the Conway- road, at a poi.nt opposite Tanybryn bridge,which crosses the railway near Bryn Dinarth, when their Attention was directed to a heap of stones piled on top of the hedge. Their etriosity was aroused, and the stones were removed, disclos- ing a square parcel wrapped in brow.n paper. The paper was taken off,, and a card-board box was revealed. On rei-noving the lid the two men were horrified to find the body of a child of recent birth, hidden under two com- paratively small pieces of white material. One piece, cut something after the shape of an or- dinary serviette, adhered to some blood on the baby's lioo. and at first this leait the ap- pearance of having been pushed into the little mouth, but cloeer investigation proved that the rag had been merely spread over the face. The men at onoo summoned a gardener em- ployed close by, and after a hurried consultation information was given to the police. P.C. Evans subsequently appeared and made a minute search for marks which might lead to the iden- tification of the person or person^ concerned in concealing the body, but unfortunately the two labourers had effectively covered up other foot- marks with their own, so that the officer had .no- thing' to help hiim other than two plain pieces of brown paper, and the box already described and the unmarked pieces of calico. The little body was conveyed to the mortuary at Colwyn Bay to await an inauest Up to the time of writing no further light hae beeai thrown on the matter. THE CORONER'S INQUEST. JURY RETURNS AN OPEN VERDICT. At the outset Dr. Hughes found that two of the iurors summoned at his request had failod to put in a.n aDoearance P.S. Jone,-Re.e.s, who oonduoted the proceed- ings on behalf of the police, stated that one of the two absentees had written to say he was in- disoosed. The Coroner: Has he sent a iined-ical certificate? P.S. Jones-Rees: No, sir. The Coroner: And what of the other man? P.S. Jomer>Rees: I have heard nothing from him. The Coroner: Well, what shall we do now? The officer wN; equaj to the occasion, two pressmen being promptly .impressed into the ser- vice. THE CORONER'S COMMENTS. The Coroner (to the preesanen): I thank you, gentlemen. Continuing*, he said: You have, of course, all heard of the c-tase of inquest. This ie a disgracef ul sort of thing, which will, I :im sure, bring disgrace upon the locality. When you consider the mixed population and character of th:s place it is difficult, to make a oomparJ on,, but the Colwyn Bay district ap- pears to be much more unfortunate -in this re- pect than other ulaoee of the same size. How- ever. I am sure the police officers will make every search so that the party or parties respon- 8 sible for bueh an unmanly or unwomanly act as to destroy the life of a poor infant in this man- ner will be properly published. You will now proceed to inquire into the evidence, and I think we will afterwards have to adjourn 60 as to give the police an opportunity of going into the case properly. Mr Edward Allen waa chosen foreman of the iurv. THE BODY DISCOVERED. John WTild, an intelligent looking man of middle aefe, who described himself as a labourer living in Wern-terrace, Mochdre, then gave evi- dence to finding the body of the child, his story substantially confirming the statement already given above. Replying to the Coroner he said: The parcel was bulged in the hedge with stones, but there was no dirt. The Co-roner: How far would the spot be from the main road—Con way-road? Witness: I shouild think it would be about a hundred yards. Is there any path leading to the place?—No. P.S. Jonee-Rees: This is a by-rood, sir. After identifying the paper, box, and two cloths produced, Witness said that after removing the lid of the box he and his companion replaced it, aii4 called upon. Mr Kipps, head gardener employed by Mrs Cra-field, whcee residence was situated close hv. The Coroner: How far is the spot from this house?—About five minutes' walk. Wrhich way would the servants have to go to the majn road?—There is a fcotway about ten or twenty yards away from the ispot whe.re the body was leading1 to the back door. And that io the nearest house?—Cae Eithyn is "he nearest, and then comee Bryn Eithyn. Turning to Robert Hughes, the last witness' companion, the Coroner asked whether he con- firmed what W'ld had said. "Everything he hats said is perfectly true. and correct." -.Ya,.I-Iug,hC6 reply. POLICE EVIDENCE. P.C Eva.ns said he had been summoned to the spo, about 5.15 p.m. The body lay under a, heap of stones, as described by the witness Wild, at a height of about 5-ft. 6-in. from the level of the roadway. When 110 removed the parcel and opened the box, he found that the- body was that of a male child, which lay on its left side, wrapped up in the piece of calico prcducc-(I- a serviette or napkin The Coroner: Is there any name on it? Witness: Nothing whatever, sir. This picco was stuck fa<st to some blood on the child's mouth. The Coroner: Not stuck into the mouth?— No. eir. How do you mean when you say it was "fast?" —It looked as if it had been bleeding, and the cloth had got fast. Replying to further questions, witness said there was a gap at the bottom of the hedge at the point in question, and there were some footmarko, but the two last witneese.j had been walking about, and he failed to distinguish any mark which might lead to the identification of the party responsible for the con- cealment. The person had evidently climbed up the hedge, but the parcel could have been placed where it was if a person held it at arm's length from him. However, a person would have to climb up to place the stones where they were. MEDICAL EVIDENCE: CRIMINAL NEGLECT. Dre. Lloyd Roberts and W. Venables Wil- liams, of Colwyn Bay, then presented evidence of post.-mortem examination jointly carried out by them, Dr. Roberts reading a statement writ- ten and sgn-ed by both. It was to the effect tha.t the bodv was that of a male child weighing 41b». and 17 inches in length. Though a smaJ.1 child it wae not badly nourished. It was a full-term babv whose hair was dark brown in colour, and three-quarters of an inch long. There were no marks of violence. The lunga showed come con- gestion and floated, well in water, showing that the chiild must have had a separate exist- ence. There was nothing about the mouth which should not have been there. The chiild appeared to be under two days old, and they attributed the cause of death to .neglect be- fore the child's birth and subsequently. The Coroner: Are you satisfied that the lungs floated, amd that the child had breathed? Dr. Lloyd Roberts: Yes, oertainly. Foreman Juror: But there was no evidence of violence?—Not at all. It died a natural death, but through neglect?— Yes, I should say so. Do vou sav that there had OOCJl neglect be- fore birth?—Yee. Foreman Juror: Do you think the child had been wrapped up and put away to die?—That I could not sav. But there had been neglect after Wrth?-Yes. And in consequence of that the child died?— Yea. I think I should say so. It is your opinion, that the child HAD BEEN DONE AWAY WITH? Witness: Yes, by neglect it was devne with. I don't think any act was done to do awav with it, but it was done by neglect. Is it your opinion that the child might have died soon after birth, and put away?- Exactly. To eave trouble a.nd expense, perhaps?—There were no indication of violence on the body. The Coroner: In law it comes to the same thing except thai it In manslaughter in one cose, and in the trther wilful mt&rdcr.- If a child is wilfully neglected it amounts to manslaughter; if iniu-red in the way of strangling- or anything of that kind it is wilful murder. The Foreman Juror (to Dr. Lloyd Roberts); This child may possibly have been Dot two bourn ctd ? Dr. Roberts: It is quite possible. The Coroner subsequently i.ntlimated that he hod no more witnesses to col], but from the évi- dence laid before them he thought-it would be L bettor not to hvury but that ih police .4 should have an opportunity to inquire further into the cases perhaps they would be able to ob- tain information, which would alter the com- plexion of t;hingiq. So far as his Opinion went he thought the child had been born alive, for it had breathed, and everything indicated that the womaa its mother, either through neglect or in some other way, never called anybody to her assistance. Even that would aJmcst amount to concealing the birth she haJ n-eglected to attend to the child, and had placed the body in the box intending to hide it, and neglect of that kind amounted to manslaughter. There was no evi- dence that the child had been injured in the way of strangling, or anything of that kind. There was in fact no evidence of wilful murder, but there was strong" evidence that the child had boron -neglecte-di and 'had died in consequence. However, he would not at that moment ask for Jhe jury's opinion, for he thought the inquiry should be adiourned. AN ADJOURNMENT UNNECESSARY. The Foreman Juror asked whether it was im- perative to adjourn the inquiry? Could not the jury discuss the matter now and conclude the inoueftt? The Ccroner: I thi.nk the case will have to go before the (magistrates, and they will oons;der whether the The Foreman: Supposing we are satisfied that the child has died a natural death, and that we return a verdict to that effect? The Coroner: Yes; but that would be con- trary to the evidence. The Foreman: It is a matter for the jury to oo.nsider what the evidence is. The Coroner: I think we should consider the evidence finst. After further discussion between the Coroner and the Foreman Juror, the room was cleared, so that the jury ccuid consider their verdict. Wi'thiii two minuted "Ihe Foremaii reported that "our unanimous verdict is that the death of the child was in due accordance with the medical evidence, to neglect both before and after birth The Coroner: That amounts to (manslaughter. The Foreman: Exactly. We understand that. The Coroner: Then we don't require an od- iournmerit. The Foreman: It avoids, an adjournment, and .leaves the police open to inquire and carry out their duty in tihe proper course. The Coi-oner: I think that is the right verdict, gentlemen. At the close the jury were thanked for their attendance.

LLANFAIRFECHAN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. AUDITOR AND RATE DEFAULTERS. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, the Chairman (Mr W. G. Roberts) pre- siding. The other members rjresent were: Messrs R. C. Evans, Owen Griffith, Evan Jones, J. R. WTilljams, Thomas J. Owens, L. D. Jones, Peter Williams, J. Harrison, and Harry Jorss. TERRITORIALS' MISBEHAVIOUR. A letter was read from the adjutant of the 4th Welsh (Howitzer) Brigade stating, in reply to a complaint by the Council, that he had made inquiries, but had been unable to trace any men who had been misconducting themselves at Llan- fairfechan. However, he would warn all ranks to be careful as to their conduct. Was it not possible that the Council had been misinformed as to the regiment the men belonged to, as he had only 25 men in camp on the Saturday referred to, and they had not finished until a late hour? The Chairman stated that the men misbehaved themselves not on Saturday, but Sunday night. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF A HOUSE. Mr W. Timmins, School House, wrote re- gretting that he could not accept the Council's offer for the house, "Yr Ynys," as he had accepted a more suitable offer. DUSTY ROADS. The Matron of the Heath Memorial Con- valescent Home asked by letter whether it would be possible to have the Penmaenmawr-road more frequently watered. On two days the water cart had not been near the road, and with so many motor cars continually passing and raising thick clouds of dust, it was not only an annoy- ance, but a source of danger to health. The Surveyor (Mr T. Hughes) explained that the cart was at the smithy on the two days men- tioned. VITAL STATISTICS. The medical report of June showed that nine births and three deaths occurred in the district, the death-rate being 11.7. FINANCIAL. Mr Roberts, the collector, reported that he had collected JB177 14s 2d during the past year, of which J6126 6s 9d represented the general district rate. He mentioned that the auditoi favoured proceedings being taken against twelve ratepayers who were in arrear with their rates. In fact, he had stated that he would suspend the audit until proceedings were taken against six whom he singled out. Mr R. C. Evans: What business had the auditor to single out half a dozen defaulters? Mr Jorsa hoped that all the defaulters would be treated alike. He wondered what the rate- payers would do when the call came in respect of the new school. The Chairman: It will be serious. The Collector remarked that the auditor did not want any empty houses. 0 The Chairman pointed out that August was the best time for the rates to be paid. It was decided to take proceedings against all those in arrears with last year's rate. MISCELLANEOUS. The Council decided to adhere to the price already fixed, viz., 9d per 1000 gallons for water proposed to be supplied to Messrs Brundritt and Co. at their new works at Gerazim. The plan submitted by Mr Lomas of the diversion of the path leading through the yard at Bryn Goleu Lodge was approved, subject to certain, alterations, and Mr Lomas Was requested to make the path three feet six inches wide. The surveyor was instructed to procure esti- mnies for suction gas engines with the view of replacing the present gas engines in connection with the sewerage scheme. The following plans were approved of:-New cottage at Rhiwcaer Isaf for Colonel Platt, C.B., and a lock-up shop in Valley-road for Mr E. J. Briggs. The Postmaster General was requested to re- place the telegraph posts between Castle Bridge and Cae'rffynoii-ioad with ornamental posts. A licence was granted Mr Harry Jorss for his new boat.

NORTH WALES SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVAL OF AN OVERDUE AMLWCH BHIP. Satisfaction was fait in the shipping circles when .news was received of the t3afe arrival at Rio Grande of the overdue schooner, "Meyrsc," from Cadliz, after a rar protracted paji;a-K'e of 84 days. The "Meyric" has only been absent from England five months, for on March 2nd she left EUearnere Port for Gibraltar, but while pasting through the Irish Sea she was damaged in a heavy gale, and was towed into Dublin in distress. After remaining there for some time Mpairing the damage, she continued her voyage to Gibraltar, where she arrived on April 21st. From Gibraltar she went to Cad.is, and after a stay of 18 days at that port Eailed for Pelot-as an Rio Grande. The passage usually occupies about 50 days, and as day after day pas:>ed, and no word was received of the "Meyric," &he wan placed in the reinsurance market, and on her arrival on Thurs- y she was figuring at 15 guineas. However, her safe arrival put an end to any anxiety that may have been felt for her safety. The vessel i& commanded by Captain D. Tho- mas, and is a steel tliree-.masted schooner of 253 tone gross and 198 tons nett register, built in 1904, and ow.ned bv Me srs W. Thomas and Sons, of Amlwch, and registered at Beaumam. THE "CARNEDD LLEWELYN." ANXIETY AS TO THE VESSEL'S SAFETY. Considerable aaixiety is felt in shipping circles for the safety of the Welsh owned ship, "Car- nedd Llewelvn. -wh;ch left Caleta Buena on February Idth Tor Falmouth, with a cargo of nitrate, and was spoken on February 23nd in lat. 20, S. long. 76 W., by the Liverpool barque "Quilpue." but since the latter date, nothing further has been heard of her, and it is feared that while coming round Cape Horn or in the South Atlantio Ocean ishe has become encircled with icibergs, which have eventually closed in upon her, brushing her to pieces, and ehe has then foundered with all on board. This is the generally accepted theory held in shipping circles She was due to arrive in En- gland early in June, and when it is stated that t-he made the outward voyage in 91 days, and she is now over 170 dayB out from port, it will readily be seen that ahe is almost hopeleesly overdue. » She carried a crew of 28 cnen all told who signed articlee at Cardiff, but it is quite probable flat several of the oniginal crew may have Jeft on the ooaKt, and oubstitute6 engaged in their places. AmritJle crew who joined the vessel prior to leaving Swansea, in July last, were Cap- tain Thomas Evans, Steward W, Evans, Carpen. ter Lewie Jas. Jones, Seaman W. J. Williams, 0. S. Evan B. Evsunfi (son of Captain Evans, who was making his first voyage to sea), Boatswain David M. Davies, Aberystwyth, and &pp*«ntice Stsuoltf Hughes, of H«ilyhe*d.

RHYL'S NEW PAVILION. LARGE COMPANY ENTERTAINED TO LUN- CHEON BY THE CHAIRMAN. INTERESTING SPEECHES BY LORD MOSTYN, MR TAVERNER, AND OTHERS. On Thursday, after the new Pavilion at Rhyl had been opened (a report of which ceremony appeared in our last issue), the Chairman of the Council entertained a large compaiiy to luncheon at the Queen's Hotel, and he was supported on his right by Lord Mostyn, who has always mani- fested a practical interest in the welfare of Rhyl. Miss Runham, manageress of the hotel, served an excellent repast in the handsome new dining hall, which was also opened for the first time that day. THE PRINCIPAL TOAST. After giving the loyal toasts, the Chairman called upon Lord Mostyn to propose the toast of the day, namely, "Success to the new Pavilion and Gardens." His Lordship said it was with the greatest pleasure he attended that day to support his friend, Mr, Taverner, and as a Flint- shire-born man to encourage the town of Rhyl in its enterprise (applause). He was always pleased to do what he could for the old town of Rhyl, which was a name that was to be honoured, as Rhyl was one of the oldest watering-places on the North Wales coast. In fact, while recently looking through the extensive library at Mostyn Hall, he found a book in which there was a des- cription of Rhyl in the year 1823. It was stated to be a township in the parish of Rhuddlan, and in the hundred of Prestatyn. There was also a description of its fine sands and safe' bathing, and mention was also made- of its hotels. But, the magnificent marine promenade on the sands of those days had given place to a promenade of greater magnitude, which had been construct- ed for the benefit and pleasure of visitors and residents. To-day, they saw Rhyl taking another step forward, and he hoped and believed the enterprise they had embarked upon would be a success in every way (applause). They had spent something like £17,000, but that was nothing to a town that intended to go forward, and he was sure that it was a wise expenditure, for if the Council maintained the high-class concerts they had started with, and gave the visiting public good music, they would be sure to have a good return for their money (applause). He knew that the people who came from the North of England, and particularly those from Leeds and Manchester, were music-loving people, and they knew what good music was. Let the Council give them of the best., and success was assured (applause). Before sitting down he wished to refer to the excellent work done in connection with that scheme by Mr J. 1;1. Ellis, Mr T. D. Jones, and Mr Storey. He congratulated Mr Ellis on having brought the scheme into exist- ence, and felt sure that he would see it achieve the success it deserved (hear, hear). Speaking generally, he thought that the London and North-Western Railway Company deserved a word of praise for what they had done in the developing of Rhyl and other places along the coast by the magnificent service of trains they provided (applause). All credit was due to the general manager, the district superintendent, and the staff for the service they gave. It was cer- tainly a great thing to be able to say that one could get into the train at Euston and not stop until Rhyl was reached (applause) The train service was excellent, and the enterprise of the directors deserved all encouragement. Whether there was another railway brought into North Wales or not, so long as the London and North- Western served the coast so well they would be satisfied (applause). The toast was received with great enthus- iasm. Mr Taverner, who was the first to reply, said he desired as chairman of the Council to express the thanks of the town to Lord Mostyn for his kind references to "Sunny Rhyl." lie had no doubt that in time the undertaking would prove a great financial success, and be the means of bringing a large number of people to the town (hear, hear). The words of Lord Mostyn were all the more pleasing, as they knew that his lordship was greatly interested in another water- ing-place along the coast (hear, hear). All credit was due to his friend, Mr Ellis, for the enthus- iasm he had thrown into that scheme (ap- plause). "ONE OF THE HANDSOMEST IN THE KINGDOM." Mr T. D. Jones said he felt that he had been asked to reply to the town, because he had had the honour of laying one of the foundation stones of the new Pavilion, and because he had also the privilege of being chairman of the Pavilion and Gardens Committee. When they looked at the building they bad opened that day and realised the condition of affairs six months ago, they could not but wonder at the progress made (ap- plause). Six months ago they were talking and scheming of how things should be done, but that day they had realised their best hopes (applause). tie was sure that not only were the Gardens a success, but the Pavilion itself would also be a great success, and that they would have more than they expected of the support of the public. They had in Rhyl one of the best Pavilions on the coast, and certainly one of the handsomest buildings in the Kingdom (applause) EXCELLENT BUSINESS. Mr EMia who was received with applause, said they all knew that he was .naturally diffi- dent, especially in a matter of that kind (la-ughter). But there was one thing which cheered him greatly that day-the ratepayers had been very 3,11,(1 Igeiit, and had given the Council their v.hole-hearted support over the scheme (applause). The only thing visitors' had to say other than praise, was: "Why did you not do this twenty years ago?" That was a red-letter day in the history of Rhyl, and it was -pleasant to be able to ray that no let s than 32,000 persons had already paid to go into the gardens besides the hundreds of season ticket- hoiders (cheers) He did not believe thcye wae a finer climate anywhere in England than in Rhyl, and certainly not within such easy distance of London, and they could reet assured that the Council intended to give them t.he best concerts possible. He had to thank all connected with the building for the energy they had thrown .mo their work, from the contractor and the architect down to the moist, humble workman (applause). All had worked with a will. Then they had to thank their clerk, who was a fine fellow (ap- plause). Without hÙ11 they would have been ,nc,whe,re, for lie had managed to talk the Gov- ernment officials into his way of thinking, a.nd made the pavilion pcefiible (applause). Nor should they forget the surveyor, who had been the butt of many, but he had worked hard, and had done excellent work (applause). In con- clusion, he had to say that they meant to make Rhyl the leading' watering-place on the North Wa'.eij Coast (hear, hear).

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UNIONIST DEMONSTRA- TION AT CHESTER. A great Unionist demonstration, which wae attended by 10,000 of the adherents of the party in Cheshire, was held, at the invitation of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, cn tbt Eaton Hall Estate on Monday afternoon. The principal speaker was Mr George Wynde ham, M.P., who said the Licensing Bill waa brought in by the Government in order to dis* tract the attention of the nation from g re a to# issuee, sach as the unfair competition ot foreigners under our present Free Trade sys- tem.

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Mr W. J. P. Storey, ex-chairman of the Coun- oil. said he too had had a job on the new pavil- ion. had he had been sacked after putting in a Quarter. because he carried away with him after the foundation stone laying too much of what was valuable (laughter). He thanked the Council for having permitted him to lay one of the stones. He felt that the Council were gomg on in the right direction, and if they- would only maintain the high standard of the concerts thev had started with success was as- sured. If they gave people of their best they would bring visitors there, and when there would be plenty of visitors there would be plenty of money with which to pay the rates (applause). AN HONOURED NAME. Mr Elwy Wiliiar.ni-, having recited « couple of stanzas on Rhyl im Welsh, The- Vicar gave the toast o-f Lord Mostyn, and said that his lordship bore a. name that was honouroo everywhere, but none had borne it more honourable than its pre-ent holder (ap- plause). Noblemen, who took part in public life often devoted thenav^elvea to, special tilings. Some were strong Churchmen—he spoke in the broadest sense of the term—others were poli- ticians, but while Lord Mc&tyn was a staujien Churchman and a strenuous politician he spared time to take a deep intereeT in the Eisteddfod, which played suoh a prominent part in the life of the Princ paiity (applause). They had Lord MofiJ v.n there that day helping' them, notwith- standing the fact that he was deeply interested in a friendly rival watering-place^ a fact which showed that he was always ready to help his neighbours (applause). Speaking as one who knew Rhyl very well, he could say that the residents were in deadly earnest in the making of that pavilion a preat success, and while tney had not a Happy Valley they had made Marine Garderjs, which would call for no mountain climbing (laughter). Who knew but that the in- genuity of the councillors would yet devise a Great Orme'e Head (applause and laughter). He was bound to compliment the Council on what they had done, and he gladly noticed the glow of Dleasure ()¡n the faces of some ol the members when they looked on the new pavilio.n. He was sure that it would bewell supported, and they had to thank Lord Mct-tya for helping thcm (applause). The toast was drunk with musical honours. Lord Mostyn replLed, and said he had to con- craiuiak.' Mr .Taverner on the excellent repast he had placed before them, and for the {ri^idner-s with which lie had received the guests that day. He had pleasure in giving the toast of the chair- man (applause). The toast was received with enthusiasm, and with cheers for Mrs Taverner and h&r daughter (Mrs W. J. P. Storey). Mr Taverner thanked Lord Mostyn for all he had said and done that day, and the councillors for their loyalty, which was only equalled by the enthusiasm of the townspeople. When the chair become vacant lie had heard it said that it would be "a hard nut for anyone to orack this year," and that induced him to step forward and accent the position when it was offered him 'hear,' hear). On every hand he had received isupportr and in the officials he had found a fine body of men, while Mr De Jong and his band were beyond all praise. During the 28 years he had bee.n in Rhyl he had received nothing but kindness., a4nd he was now in the best of health, thanks to its fine air. Mr J. H. Ellis gave the toast of Mr S. Perlis, who, he Raid, was. the oldest councillor, and one who was respected by all sections (ap- plau60). Mr Perks said he too oould say something about old Rhyl, as his father came there on a vipit in 1827, and the place must have been famed then or people would not have come there for sea bathing (applause). At that time dIe Royal Hotel was the principal" establishment, but there were no houses between it and the sea. He believed in what Lord Mcstyn had said -respecting the hig.h-cla-SB character of the concerts, and they should do all they could to maintain them (applause). Rhyl had a bright future (applause). PERFORMANCE OF "THE ELIJAH." The members of the Rhyl Choral Society, who gave a performance of "The Elijah" in the Grand Pavilion in the evening are to be heartily congratulated on their rendering ot this exacting work. That they had taken up the study of the piece with enthusiasm was evi- dent to all, for from start to finish the num- bers were given with credit to be both conductor and choir. In one or two instances there were parts which might have been improved on, but when one considers the difficulty, especially in the summer months, of getting a full practice with a choir of 250 voices in a town like Rhyl. allowances must be made. Mr Bromley as a conductor excelled himself, while there was nothing but praise' heard for the artistic work of the Orchestra under the of Mr Horace Haselden. Rhyl was fortunate in havmg such fine ar- tistes as the principals, whose renderings gave general satisfaction, the rounds of applauad which greeted their singing testifying to the. audi- ence's appreciation. Miss Gleeson White far the first time oame before the public of Rhyl, and her beautiful soprano voice won the goidea opinions of all. Her best number was "Heary 0 Isra.el." Mr John Harrison, whose previous appearance in Rhyl was somewhat disappoint- ing, sang in grand style; it was a great treat to listen to him. Miss (Jertrude Lonsdale, a contralto, sang with deep feeling, and her renderings were much appreciated. M* Herbert Brown was undoubtedly the favourite of the evening, and his dramatic style greatly, impressed those present. Miss Mabel Hughes, Miss Maud Jones, Mr R. Hanlon, and Mr B. W. Parry, as a quartette, also deserve praise for the part they took. During the evening Miss G. Emlyn, on b» half of the Rhyl Choral Society, presen'ed M.' R. Bromley with a handsome timepiece as maris of their appreciation of his untiring efforts* on behalf of the Society, Mr W. J. P. Storey, the president, also bore testimony to Mr Bromley's faithful services. Mr De Jong congratulated the choir, and ;ts conductor on their splendid performance, and added that be was agreeably surprised that Rhyl could bring together such a band of vocalists. Is Mr Bromley, who had a most cordial recep- tion, returned thanks, and said it was a pica- sure to him to conduct the choir, and so long as the Society desired his services he was ^oadj to lead them. The secretarial dutiee connected with the per- formances were carried out with efficiency by Mr A. W. Lewis, who, as usual, worked exceed- ingly hard.