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LLANDUDNO URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ATLANTIC FLEET'S FORTHCOMING VISIT. AUGMENTING COLWYN BAY'S WATER SUPPLY. EVENSNG PERFORMANCES IN THE HAPPY VALLEY. Mr W. H. Jones (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of this Council yesterday (Wed- nesday). There were also present: Messrs R. Roberts, J. O. Thomas, J. McMaster, W. AA il- sun, F. J. Sarson, T. Smith, D. Davies, W. Iho- mas, P. Junes, Hugh Edwards, E. E. Bone, W. O. Williams, J. J. Marks, T. W. Griffith, S. Chantrey, with the Clerk (Mr A If. Conolly), the Electrical Engineer (Mr Harold Morton), Mr Ward (of the surveyor's department), the Account- ant (Mr Wood), and other officials. A CORRECTED REPORT. Amongst the minutes of the Works Committee Tvas the following :— "Mr Councillor Robert Roberts corrected his previous report of the interview he had with the surveyor to the Mostyn Estate with refer- ence to public access to the Cromlech on the Great Orme's Head. Instead of the charge being one penny, as stated, it is intended that it shall be 2d, one penny of which is to be paid to the attendant for showing visitors the stone, and for the other penny each visitor is to receive a pictorial postcard of the Cromlech, with in- formation bearing on the subject, as a memento. The committee expressed no opinion as to the arrangement. There was a brief discussion on the question. Mr W. THOMAS moved that the minute be not approved, but referred back for consideration. Mr McMASTER seconded. Mr R. ROBERTS remarked that he would like to supplement the minute with a statement to the effect that the arrangement be tem- porary, and he proposed that that be done. Mr CHANTREY seconded. On a division Mr Thomas' motion was adopted by a large majority. I A WELL USED THOROUGHFARE. It was resolved to apply to the County Council for an order declaring the road commencing in Vaughan-street at its junction with Conway-road, thence along the Parade to the top of Penrhyn Hill, to be a main road. PROPOSED NEW JETTY: EX COUNCILLOR'S VIGOROUS PROTEST. Mr John Jones, of the Cedars, a former member of the Council, wrote protesting against the projected construction of a boat jetty at .Craigydon. He thought the existing one met; all the requirements of the town, and "the only safe position and quite enough of a burden upon the rates in capital and annual expenditure on beep and on repairs." Besides, continued the writer, "it would be an illegal expenditure on it would only be a trap to drown children. I see by reports that your committee communi- cates with Colwyn Bay' and Penmaenmawr upon the question. Did they know and do they ad- mit the fact that both places with their three miles of promenade are content with only one jetty? The very idea is absurd, extravagant and selfish. I understand that councillors from Craigydon are not the only advocates of this jetty, but that councillors from other wards as well, who have the same diseased brains" (loud cllr taughter)". In concluding Mr Jones appealed to the clerk to let him know when the committee had "knocked the scheme on the head." Mr SARSON: I formally beg to move that that letter be consigned to the waste-paper basket (laughter). Mr WILSON: I second that. Mr BONE remarked that if the jetty scheme was to be abandoned for the time being he would like to call the Council's attention to the de- firability of proceeding with the shelter scheme le (the speaker) had referred to on a previous occasion. Mr Jones' letter and correspondence from the Local Government Board on the same matter were referred to committee. THE WATER SUPPLY QUESTION. The Water Committee recommended that an application for a supply of water from the Coun- cil's main to Llwydfaen Farm, near Talycain, be granted on the usual terms. Llwydfaen is, of course, situated well beyond the Council's die trict. Mr W. O. WILLIAMS, in moving iie,4 the recommendation be not granted, said he I-Alought the Council should not tamper with ther water main under any consideration, for whatever con- nection was made in that way it must weaken the water pressure at-Llandudno, and he for one was very jealous of the pressure at Llandudno. They had failed to cope with the needs of the higher levels in their own district last year, and this year they had not been extra successful. At any rate they had nothing to giva away in that re- spect, and they should do nothing to imperil the town's water supply. At the Chairman's request, Mr WARD explained that the application in question had been taken by the committee on its merits, and regard had been given to the water easement transaction between the land- owner and the Cotmcil. Mr SARSON—obviously referring to another minute—said Mr Williams would surely not be 130 un-Christian-like as to refuse a concession of that kind to a neighbouring authority. The CHAIRMAN: Mr Williams has not touched upon the Colwyn Bay matter. Mr SARSON apologised, and said he had been under a wrong impression. The committee's recommendation was adop- ted. ASSISTANCE FOR COLWYN BAY. The Water Committee also reported thus: — "The Assistant Water Engineer reported that owing to the delay in completing the extension of the Cowlyd main, the Engineer of the Cow- tyd Water Board had applied for a supply of water to their contributory district of Colwyn Bay through the connection at Sarn Mynach. "Under the agreement between the Llandud- no Council and the said Board; dated 1st Sep- tember, 1899, provision is made for a supply of water under such conditions when in the opin- ion of the engineers it would not be disadvan- tageous to either party, and subject to the pay- ment of a sum ot L10 per day for every day or part of a day during which a supply is given. "Experiments had been made to see how and to wha'. extent it is possible to comply with the application but a satisfactory conclusion had not yet been arrived at. Resolved that the engineer be empowered to experiment and if possible to comply with the request if he finds that he can do so without jeopardising or in any way curtailing the water supply to Llandudno." In moving tho adoption of the minute, Mr T. W. GRIFFITH, chairman of the committee, pointed out that a deputation, representing the Cowlyd Board sought to interview the com-, mittee on the following day, and as the matter was of an urgent character he suggested that the Council empowered the committee to deal with the question themselves. Mr R. ROBERTS said he had every respect for the Chairman and his committee, but he personally disagreed with tho suggestion that the committee be given power to act. The mat- te* was a most important one, and he submit- ted that the Council should meet the deputa- tion in committee. Mr McMASTER strongly protested against granting the Cowlyd Board any further assist- ance, because the attempt to provide them with a supply last week had been disastrous. The full history of that experiment should be made known to the Council before they decided to "Peat it. they were not justified in doing anything wich might imperil Llanduduo's sup- ply. The CLERK pointed out that the application for a meeting with the Cowlyd Board s deputa- tion was with a view to discussing whether the Council should insist upon the payment of £10 per day for the water now supplied, the Board having regard for the fact that it was not of the large quantity refererd to in the agreement between the two authorities on that point. Mr McMASTER: We should not give way to those folks. The CHAIRMAN: We are not giving way to anybody. We are working under an agreement between this Council and the Board, and we should do what we can, without injuring our own supply, to meet the needs of a neighbour- ing district which is in difficulty (hear, hear). No feeling at all should be introduced into the matter (hear, hear). Mr McMASTER: I quite agree with that. The CHAIRMAN: Then why not meet this deputation, and discuss this matter with them! Mr BONE: And agree with them if we can, of course. Mr PIERCE JONES said he felt aure that if power to act were given to the committee as suggested by Mr T. W. Griffith, they would have the Prees and the publio up in arms against them. Mr T. W. GRIFFITH replied that no un- fairness was suggested in any way, and he could assure them that the Water and Gas Commit- tee would always do their best in the interests of Llandudno—'(hear, h-ear),but under the cir- cumstances he would not press the suggestion. With reference to tha remark madp by Mr McMaster to the effect that the experiment al- ready carried out had proved "disastrous," he would suggest that that was rather too strong a. word to use. As a matter of fact, the experi- ment had made very little difference indeed to the supply of Llandudno, and it was not right that it should go forth that in supplying Col- wyn Bay with a few thousand gallons of water per day the experiment had proved disastrous to the Llandudno supply. Mr McMASTER: It has smashed our pipes anyhow. it was decided to adopt the minutes as pre- sented, Mr Griffith withdrawing his suggestion concerning conferring power to act on the com- mittee. TOURING CAR LICENCE REFUSED. A letter was read from Messrs C. C. Paterson and Co., of Liverpool, enclosing a photograph and leaflet of their special Pullman touring car, and applying for a licence to ply for hire from a fixed stand in LIandudno. The clerk was instructed to reply that the Council have made their arrangements for the present and cannot entertain the application. STREET NOISES. The clerk was requested to call the attention of the police to the nuisance caused by excessive street noises, with a request that the matter may be taken in hand. A CONCESSION TO MOTOR CHARABANC PROPRIETORS. Letters were read from the Llandudno Motor and Garage Company and from several visitors calling attention to the great inconvenience caused in consequence of the company not being empowered to call for passengers who have pre- viously booked for tours and to put them down at their rooms at the end of the journey. The Bye-laws Committee recommended the Council to authorise the Company "to set down passengers at their rooms at the finish of the tour." Mr McMASTER moved that this minute be struck out from the committee's report, on the ground that not only were the roads damaged by motor vehicles, but they caused much dust in the streets. Mr W. THOMAS seconded. Mr SARSON, who supported the committee's recommendation, pointed out that the charabancs were fitted with solid rubber tyres which were not nearly so conducive to dust raising as pneu- matic tyres. Mr R. ROBERTS opposed the recommendation on principle, because the Council had adopted a certain course on the question a few weeks ago which they should stick to till the close of the season. A Blackburn solicitor was reported by the CLERK to have written protesting against what he thought was an "unfair and ridiculous re- striction" on the motor charabancs, having parti- cular regard for the fact that horse-drawn coaches were at liberty to drop or pick up passengers wherever they pleased. Mr BONE emphasised this point with much effect, and said there was no foundation of reason for the Council's previous action. The Council were dealing with an absolutely upright and honourable company who had made no at- tempt to infringe their regulations, unsatisfactory though they were, and, though visitors were more largely concerned in the present agitation, he thought the Council should deal honourably with them. Mr CIIANTREY and Mr T. SMITH also sup- ported the committee's recommendation, which was eventually carried' by a small majority. THE SUNDAY CHAIRS. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the decision of the Council to permit the hiring of chairs on the beach on Sundays affected the term of one month only, so that if it were deemed advisable to continue the present order of things it would be necessary to adopt a resolution on Ihe matter. Several members testified to the satisfaction which the new rule gives, and on the motion of Mr T. W. GRIFFITH, seconded by Mr McMASTER, it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman for another month, which virtually means that the chairs will be on hire under certain conditions for a further term of four weeks at least. LEASEHOLD ENFRANCHISEMENT. The Finance Committee reported considering a circular letter from the Bethesda Urban District Council on the question of leasehold enfranchise- ment, and they recommended the Council to agree to the principle of leasehold enfranchise- ment, whilst declining to endorse the remarks contained in the letter as to the adoption of remedial measures." Mr R. ROBERTS moved that the latter part. of the resolution with reference to "the remarks in the letter" be deleted, on the ground that their object would be more effectively achieved by merely endorsing the Bethesda Council's views on leasehold enfranchisement. Mr PIERCE JONES seconded. Mr SARSON moved as an amendment that the whole matter be referred back to the Parlia- mentary Committee, but this was not seconded, and Mr Roberts' motion was agreed to. MINSTRELS' BENEFIT CONCERTS. Mr W. J. Churchill, of the Happy Valley Min- strel Troupe, wrote asking the Council's con- sent to give benefit concerts in the Happy Valley on the evenings of August 27th and September 10th. It was pointed out that under his agreement with the Council Mr Churchill's troupe are sup- posed to perform in the streets of Llandudno morning and evening during the season, and in the Happy Valley during the afternoons only. Mr SARSON said that unfortunately there was an impression in that Council that to hold enter- tainments in the Happy Valley in the evenings was a species of criminal offence (laughter). He proposed that the application be granted, for tnere could be no possible harm done. In reply to a member The CLERK said that previously the benefit performances had been held in the Prince's Theatre. He believed the two concerts in question were for the benefit of Mr Churchill himself and of the troupe respectively. Mr PIERCE JONES moved as an amendment that the application be not granted, and reminded the Council that when a similar request had been made last year the applications of a similar char- acter had followed in such numbers that the Council had been obliged to rescind the re- solution adopted at the time. Mr W. THOMAS seconded. Mr D. DAVIES said he would like to see an experiment made with evening entertainments in the Valley (hear, hear). He personally believed the Valley had not been developed fully, and if there was more money to be made from it it was the Council's duty to make it. Why should they not make a further £ 200 a year out of the Happy Valley if they could legitimately? (hear, hear). Mr CHANTREY said he failed to see the point of making any special concession in aid of a "benefit" for Mr Churchill, seeing that all the ordinary entertainments were also for his benefit. So far as the "benefit" to the troupe was con- cerned that was another matter. Mr SMITH: If we grant this should we refuse the Scarlet Merrions or the other troupes if they ask for the some privilege? Mr J. 0. THOMAS made an appeal for a more sympathetic consideration to the application, and added that whatever they might think of it the fact was that there was not much profit from Mr Churchill's business after all, because the expenses on his troupe and in other directions were very heavy. He was surprised to see such narrow mindedness characterising the opposi- tion.. The application was granted by a large majority. VISIT OF THE ATLANTIC FLEET. The Hon. Sir A. G. Curzon Howe, K.C.B., vice-admiral and commodore of the Atlantio Fleet, addressed a letter to "The Mayor, Llan- dudno, Denbighshire," intimating that the At. lantic Fleet under his command had received orders to visit Llandudno on the 28th August. The fleet would arrive in the morning and de- part in the evening. Every facility would be afforded visitors to visit the ships (hear, hear). Mr MoMASTER; 1 really expected gome- body to get up and propose that we refuse him permission to come to the bay (laughter). Mr R. ROBERTS congratulated the town upon the result of the negotiations in that connec- tion, and proposed that the Council, with the assistance of a few outsiders, resolved them- selves into a committee to arrange a programme for the occasion. This was agreed to. WELSH INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION. Mr J. J. MARKS, hon. secretary to the local committee, who are promoting the Welsh Industries Exhibition to bo held at Llandudno on September 10th, 11th and 12th, wrote suggest- ing that the Council decorate the exterior of the Town Hall on the occasion. This was agreed to. UNEMPLOYED. The Chairman was appointed to attend a con- ference to be held with the object of discussing a scheme for coping with the unemployed pro- blem in the county. NO ACTION. The CLERK reported on interviews and cor- respondence with Mr Humphreys with refer- ence to tithes claimed to bo (hie to the Mostyn Estate. On going fully into the question it appeared that the titihea were properly payable by the Council. With rogaa-d to the question of redeeming the tithes, it would be neocssary, if the Council decided to adopt this course, to first obtain an altered apportionment from the Board of Agri- culture, owing to the fact that tihe land in re- spect of which tithe is payable had been split up into different lots. The Council decided not to take any action in the matter. LITTLE LAND FOR ALLOTMENTS. The Allotments Sub-Committee reported that they had met on tihe 21st of July, when the Clerk read letters which he had received from the Mostyn Estate, the Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners, and the Craig-y-don Land Company, in answer to enquiries as to land available for small allotments. The Mostyn Estate stated that, with a desire to meet all reasonable re- quirements, pieces of lardo had from time to time been let for gardens, but no sufficient suc- cess had b2en met with in the past to warrant setting aside any particular quantity of land for this purpose. A.he present time they had no land in hand for the purpose, and to find field for those that have applied would mean turning out existing tenants. The Ecclesiasti- cal Commissioners replied that subject to ar- rangements being made for obtaining posses- sion of any land belonging to them found to be suitable for allotments, they would be pre- pared to let such land for the purpose. The Craig-y-don Land Company replied that they had no land which they could -oil or lease for the purpose, all their vacant land consisting of about 20 acrcs, being let to five different ten- ants practically in the form of allotments. The aulxnmmitteo advised the Council to rte- fer all applicants for land exceeding one acre in extent, to the County Council to deal with, and that the land belonging to the Council near the workmen's dwellings in King's-road, be fenced and set out for small allotments. They further instructed the surveyor to pre- pare a plan showing land in tho neighbourhood of Conway-road and Oxford-road, which the committee consider would be suitable for allot- ments, the clerk to communicate again with the owners with regard thereto. The report was adopted. A TENDER. On the recommendation of a committee, the tender of Messrs Evan Hughes and Son, at jB84 19s 6d was accepted for supplying addi- tional seating accommodation on the front. THE TOWN BAND. The subcommittee appointed for the pu'rpoee reported Ihcut bcv had met four member ol the St Tilden's Band. end discussed with them the question of the Council becoming' trusJees of ihe instruments belonging to the band. It was sta'.ed that all the existing members of the band (18 in number) are willing to sign the necessary document. The instruments were stated to have cceit JMOO. a.nd to be now valued a; JE150. The representatives of the band stated that thev were a-nxiour to keep Ile band together and to b 'conio a credit to tho town, but there was a difliculy in finding a competent insrructor. Thev suggested that the Council might be able to fiyad labour foil a. man capable and wilding to act as bandmaster, and, if necessary, they would be willing to augment the wages he would receive from the Council. They also sug*- ceiited that the Council should provide a recxn fn which rJie band could practice, and that the band should be governed by representatives ap- pointed from each body. It was resolved. on recommendation of the committee, to accept through '.their chairman for the time being the office of trustee of the band instruments, and that the other questions bo hereafter considered. SPECIAL CHARGE FOR A CONSTABLE. A letter was read from the Chief Constable, stating that the Standing Joint Committee, in view of fche provisions of the Act. find themselves unable to accede \o tihe request of the com- mittee for the services of a constable without special oharee. The Bye-laws Committee expressed their dis- eatisfae.xm with the existing arrangementt, and instructed the clerk to eail the attention of the police to the blocking of footpaths generally, and in particular the footpath in Adelphi-street. SOUND MILK. A number of certificates of the analysis^by the Publio Analyst of samples of milk were prtapned and considered. All the eaimples were reported to be genu; nc,. but in one case the sample was somewhat dirtv, and the clerk was directed to write ',0 the vendor in the matter. VITAL STATISTICS. The monthly return of births and deaths was presented, from which it appeared that the births and dedhs during the month of July were as followsBirths, 19.5 per 1000 of the popula- tion; deaths, 6.5 per 1000 of the population. A REPUDIATED SUGGESTION. A letter was read from the Chief of Staff, Barnardo'a Home, repudiating the suggestion that children are sent to LlanJudno before first being medically examined, and etating tha-t in the particular case referred ';o the child was seen bv the medical officer of the homes two days be- fore deDaxtivre. s The MeftaaJ Officer of Health for Llandudno expressed hi* ommon that the children should be seen immediately before departure, and the clerk was requested to renlv to this effect. SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT ON THE SHORE. The Surveyor reported as follows: -The oorn- mittee inspected the groynes by 'the siewer out- fall on the 14th irustant, and compared the con- dition of the surface as existing, with the photo- graplis taken previously, and it appeared that there was only a slight improvement in the shore surface. The bank across the channel immedi- ately opposite tiie groynes was carefully inspec- ted, and tile opinion of the committee was iftat the least expensive work in diverting tihe 'dda! water from its nresent course, .now threatening the sewer outfall would bo lo form two tempo- ra.rv embankments placed eouth-west of Pen- n orfa Lodge, across each end of the present channel and to excavate a small channel along a. line near the original ohannel of 1899, which channel is partly in existence. The committee were of opinion that the out- ward soour induoed by the works recommended above would shortlv re-form this old channel, and thaij nrobablv the oreeent channel wouid gradu- ally silt up aCain. The Surveyor states that he estimated the cost of the work at £ 36; and he alao read a letter from Messrs Smiths. Gore and Co., stating that Drovided the banks of atones do not interfere with tfho use of the landing stage, they con- sented to the proposed work being done, as an experiment, upon payment by the Council of a yearly acknowledgment of 5s. It was resolved "that 'he work as recom- mended in the committee's report be done, and thait the clerk and surveyor confer as to any re- gulations of the Board of Trade to be observed."

SHREWSBURY HORTICUL- TURAL SHOW. REMARKABLE FLORAL EXHIBITION. Shrewsbury was en fete yesterday, thousands pouring into tho ancient borough to witness the thirty-fourth annual floral exhibition and mili- tary band! display. The weather at noon was fair but* dull. There were 813 well-filled classes for plants, cut flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and several for honey. The massed bands ot 120 performers were playing, while the enter- tainments included hor&e-leaping, lady cyclists, and captive balloon ascents. A record success is anticipated.

A SEASONABLE DAINTY. Quite the most delightful biscuit of the sea.- son is the Currant Sandwich, just introduced by Messrs Macfarlane, Lang and Co., a firm noted all over the world for the purity, delicacy, and general daintiness of their productions. The Currant Sandwich being firm, crisp, dainty in shape and appearance, and moat delightfully fruity and refreshing to the palate, is certain to be a first favourite among holiday-makers.

The German Press, discussing the rumoured British loan of Z100,000,000, aaya that Germany will not be deflected one hair s-breadth from ita purpose concerning the navy,

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Lighting-up Time. I p.m. August 20th, Thursday 8.13 August 21st, Friday 8.10 August 22nd, Saturday 8.8 August 23rd, Sunday 8.6 August 24th, Monday 8.3 August 25th, Tuesday 8.1 August 26th, Wednesday 7.59 August 27th, Thursday 7.57 August 28th, Friday 7.55 August 29tli, Saturday 7.53

North Wales Fairs. I August 20th.—Llangefni. August 24th.—Egiwysbach, Wrexham. August 25th.-Llangoilen, Caerwys. August 27th.—Llausaunan, Trawsfynydd, Llanfyllin, August 28th, -Llalldrillo, Meifod.

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLR LIVERPOOL, Monday.— Tho supply of cattle in market to-day was about the same as last week. Trade was again slow, and prices in buyers' favour. Last week's quotations being barely maintained. Sheep and lamb shown in slightly smaller numbers. Demand for slow for mutton at slighty reduced prices Lambs a bad trade at considerably lower values. Prices.-Beef 6id to 5d mutton 8d to 6d; lamb 8d to 7d perib. At market; 1,202 cattle and 10,155 sheep and lambs. SALFORD, Tuesday.—Slow demand for all classes of cattle; prices against sellers. Very little business doing in sheep and lambs and prices sagging. Quota- tions:—Gittle 5d to (jjd ehee-p 5ld to bid; lambs 7d to Sid; calves 5d to 7 £ d per lb. At marketCattle 1,773; shc-ep and lambs 13,151; calves 124. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—A poor market, with values unchanged. Prkes ;-Best Herefords 7d; shorthorns 6id to 7d; bulls and cows 4^d to 5l wether sheep 7|d to eld ewes and rums 5 £ d to ojd: lambs Bid. Pigs short supply; trade brisk. Bacons and porketa, 9s ttd sows reacted to 7s per score. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.— i'rices all round remain steady, but there is little or no business passing. Neither topmakers nor spinners will come down to the level of such oilers as they recieve from abroad, hence business is almost at a standstill. Spinners e pecially are in a bad way, for they find it well nigh impassible to fit yarn oilers into prices of tope. Current pmxa oau be made for home wools. BUTTER. CORK BUTTER, Monday.—Usual small Monday supply active demand; unaltered prices. Firsts 99s^ seconds Vtjs; thirds 94s fourths 91s. Superfine lObs; fiine mild 98s. Choicest boxes 1028..Fresh A. 103s ditto B. 97a. MEAT, BUTTER AND BOGS. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Butter Is per lb. eggs Id each beef 6d to 8d per lb. mutton 7d to 9d per lb. lamb lOd per lb. veal 7d to lid per ib. pork 6d to fcd per lb.; fat pigs 3^d to ::I per lb. little pigs 12s to 15s each; fowls Is 9d to Us each ducks lis to 2s Cd each oats 17s to 18s per quarter, potatoes id per lb. PvVLLHELI, Wednesday.—Butter lg per lb; eggs 8s 6d per 120; ducks 4s to 5s per couple fowls 2s per couple; chickens 3s to 3s 8d per couple; peas lid per lb; potatoes 8s per cwt; mutton 7d to lOd pork 6d to Vd bed 8d to Is lat pigs aid per lb young pigs 13s to los:

TALYCAFN REGATTA. SUCCESSFUL ATTRACTION. The River Conway by the Talycafn Bridge yesterday afternoon presented an animated ap- pearance when thousands of people assembled on the banks and in steamers and boats in order to view the first regatta nekl in the dis- trict for .-ion.e years. The event proved such a success as to guarantee its future repetition as an annual event. During the evening, Prof. Beaumont varied the entertainment by diving off the bridge, and he gave other exhibitions in the water, while a oornpuny of pierrots en- livened the scene upon the banks oi the river. The officials were as follows: -(Jom.ill()dore, Colonel Thomas Gee, Caerhun Hall; vice-oom- modore, Mr J. Hartley Bibtiy; officers of the day, Messrs J. Vincent, Henry Jones, W. Ro- berts, and W. Davies; judge, Mr J. Crosfield; starter, Mr A. H. Wadsworth; committee, Pro- fessor Beaumont, Messrs W. Williams, J. Cros- field, W. Roberts, T. H. Fitzsimmons, Jametj Craven, J. Vincent, and G. Roberts; hon. trea- surer, Mr William Davies; hon. secretary, Mr Henry Jones. RESULTS. RaCQ. for open licensed sailing boats: 1. Hope, (W. R. Roberts); 2, Kingfisher (John Jones); 3, Erio khug-h Jones). Rowing race, two oarsmen to row abreast: 1, Philip Rench and John Roberts; 2, Thomas Craven and Evan Roberts. Boatmen's race, two oarsmen and coxswain: 1, Thomas Craven, Conway; 2, J. W. Owen, Deganwy. Conway salmon fishers' race, two oarsmen (to carry nets on board): 1, Pandora, (J. Craven); 2, Driven from Home (W. H. Jonos). Raoe for four-otur inrigged gigs with coxswain (length of boat not to exceed 20 foot): 1, Taly- cafn Lily (Thomas Craven); 2, Ruth (J. W, Owen). Punt race for boys, not exceeding 16 years of age (punt not to exceed 12 feet) 1, William Craven; 2, Edward Hughea. Open swimming race, 120 yards: 1, J. L. Mayger; 2, E. Price; 3, Joe Finchett. Swimming raoe, fancy costume, competitors to wear top hats from start to finish, and have lighted pipes, pipes to be kept lighted from start to finish: 1, Davie Jones; 2, Giynn Jonea. Tub race: 1, Jack E. Jones; 2, C. Parkinson.

THE TREFRIW WELLS. Visitors and patients recommended by doctors to take the Waters at this historic and pictur- esque North Wales Chalybeate Spa, express their great appreciation of the commodious new Pump- room and complete new suite of Baths which have recently been erected. They are the rich- est iron waters known, viz., 381 grains Proto- sulphate of iron to the gallon, and are, and have been for generations, prescribed by many eminent physicians for Anaemia, Indigestion. Rheumatism, Sciatica, Nervous Debility, etc., with most bene- ficial results. The Waters are also supplied in perfectly natural Spa condition, in boxes contain- ing one dozen two-doze bottles, at 3s 6d per box, from Chemists, or 3s 9d post paid from the Wells. During the last two or three months hundreds of patients have taken the Waters and Baths, and many very remarkable cures have resulted from a course of the treatment, both when taken at home and at the Wells. Send for Medical Booklet and Guide to Trefriw Chalybeate Wells, Ltd.

THE UNSEEING EYE. In no sphere of feminine duty is there so much need for tact and wisdom as in a mother's every- day government of her own children. The re- lentless rule enforced in all weathers and all cir- cumstances, will, under certain conditions, gall terribly, and go far to destroy that happy confi- dence, that charming "give and take" which are the only sure foundation of obedience and happi- ness. Consider, for instance, that stern old axiom, still-rigidly enforced by some Mothers that a child mupt eat the food set before it, eat and finish" it, before being allowed to have anything else. Such a rule is more than unreasonable, it it cruel. Nature has a very great deal to do with the likes and dislikes of children,and it is safe to say that if a child shows-a constant aversion for cer- tain foods, "Nature" is at the bottom of it. Under such conditions, the wise mother car- ries an unseeing eye in her head, and is not ob- servant of the little relics of meat, vegetables, or plain bread, and butter left on the plate when pudding or cake are being asked for. During the hot weather, children should be constantly tempted with the delicious Currant- foods that are- now to be purchased in endless variety from every Baker and Confectioner. Cur- rants are so nourishing and sustaining that their presence in bread, bun, sandwich buiscuit or cake, affords an absolute assurance of the nutri- tiveness of the food. And one has yet to meet with the healthy boy or girl who does not fully appreciate and enjoy foods that are amply en- riched with this delicious fruit.

When you go to Baker's to-day, don't forget to order a loaf of Carr's Malt Currant .Brown Bread. It is irresistibly appetizing, perfectly digestible and full of nourishment. For chil- dren, brain workers and invalids, it is superior to all other breads.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y- COED. H (For the week ending Saturday, August 15th, 1908.) Mean Maximum (in shade) 65,5 Mean Minimum (in shade) 50.8 Ilighefit in shade 70. Lowest in shade 42 Maximum in the sun 142 ) Lowest on the grate 41 Bright sunshine (hours) 32.9 Mean amount of cloud .(per cent) 60, Observer, Dr. H. W. FOX.

The death is announced at Alton of Mr John Mangles LowiB. formerly a district judge in India. Mr James Cowan, railway carrier, of Glas- gow, by ihia will has left a large fortune for publio purposes, his bequests including £ 10,000 for tbe purchase of a park.

Late Advertisements. FOUND, in Colwyn Bay, White Pomeranian Dog with light brown ears. If not claimed within seven days will be sold to defray ex- penses. Address, "H.Ttl" "Pioneer" Offices, Colwyn Bay. p rTW LET, Glynarfon, Llandudno Junction.—Ap- A ply, Messrs Blackwall, Hayes and Co., Llan- rwst. p FOR SALE, Well-made Shed, almost new, 7 feet by 5 feet, suitable for dark room, Cycles, etc., made in sections.—Apply, "H.S. "Pioneer" Offices, Colwyn Bay. 22119p PIER, COLWYN BAY7—Young Lady Attend- ant Wanted for the Shooting Saloon.—Ap- ply, by letter or personally, between three and five only. 22117p OLD COLWYN FOURTH ANNUAL AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS will be held in MIN-Y-DON PARK, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1908, when Prizes to the Value of £ 25 will be offered. Sports to com- mence at 2 o'clock prompt. Entries close August 30th. For Entry Forms and Particulars, apply to the Hon. Secretary, H. T. H. ANDERSON, 2. Beach Villa, Old Colwyn, Official Handicap- per. 21978p STEAMBOAT SERVICES. THE STEAMERS OF THE OLD-ESTAB- LISHED COMPANY, ST. GEORGE'S S.S. CO., LTD., Will ply (weather and other causes permitting) on one of the most beautiful Rivers in Wales, between DEGANWY, CONWAY, AND TREFRIW. Date of From From Return from Sailing. De-ganwy. Conway. Xrefriw AUGUST, 1908. 20 Thursday 4 0 p.m. 4 10 p.m. 6 5 p.m. t !Ul<"Tiday 6" 535" 7 26 t 24 Monday 8 25 a.m. 8 30 a.m. 10 6 a.m. 25 Tuesday 8 42 8 50 10 50 26 Wednesday 9 45 „ 9 55 11 80 27 Thursday 10 0 1012 12 0 noon FARES.—Fore End, 1B; Return, 2a; After End, Is 6d; Return, 2s 6cL Children Half-price. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. LLYSFAEN PARISH CHURCH. ENGLISH SERVICES. Morning 11-1$a.m. I Seats Free. LLANELIAN PARISH CHURCH. NEAR COLWYN BAY. ENGLISH SERVICE AT 10-45 A.M. 21679P .BRYNYMAEN PARISH CHURCH (2 Miles S. of Colwyn Bay). DIVINE SERVICE—SUNDAYS. ENGLISH.—11 a.m., Matins and Sermon j 7.15 p.m., Short Evensong and Sermon (from Whit-Sunday to October). Holy Communion on 1st Sunday in month at 11 a.m.; Saints Days, 11 a.m. WELSII.-10 a.m., Matins and Sermon; 6 p xn., Evensong and Sermon. Holy Communion on 2nd Sunday in month, at 10 a.m. From October to Whit-Sunday, Bilingual Service at 6 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Prayer Books and Hymn Books provided. Vicar: REV. MEREDITH J. HUGHES.

Welsh Coast Tide Tables. COLWYN BAY AND LLANDUDNO. Morning. Evening. Time H'ght. Time H ght. Thursday 20th 5.3 12.9 5.45 11.9 Friday 21st 6.26 12.0 7.6 11.8 Saturday 22nd 7.45 11.11 8 18 12.6 Sunday 23rd 8.4S 12 7 9.14 13 10 Monday 24th 9.36 13.9 9.57 15 1 Tuesday 25th 10 16 14.9 10 34 16.2 Wednesday 26th 10.52 15 7 11.8 17 0 RHYL. Morning. Evening. Time H'ght. Time H ght Thursday 20th 5.5 12 9 5.47 11 9 Friday 21ft 6.28 120 7.8 11 8 Saturday 22nd 7.47 11.11 8.20 12i6 Sunday 23rd 8.50 12.7 9 16 13.10 Monday 24th 9.38 13 9 9.59 15 1 Tuesday 25th 10.18 14 9 10.3G 16 2 Wednesday 26th 10.45 15.7 11 10 17l0

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. BISHOP.—On the 13th inst., at The Homestead, Rhos- on-Sea. to Mr and Mrs J A. Bishop, a daughter. KA Y-MENZIES.-August 12th, at Highfield, Carnarvon, to Mr and Mrs Kay-Menzies, a daughter. MARRIAGES FRITOHARD—THOMAS.—On the lltli August, at the Register Office, Bangor, in the presence of Mr D. Griffith Davies, Registrar, J. Pritchard, of 11, Club-street-, Hirael, Bangor, to Miss Elizabeth Tho- mas, 2, Oilfyden-street, Bethesda. WILLIAMS-REES.-On the 12th of August, at Salem e' Ohapel, Bethesda, in the presence of Mr D. Griffith Daviee, Registrar, Washington Williams, of 6, Cobbs Town, Talyllyn, Bwlch, to Miss Harriet Rees, of the George Inn, Bethesda. DJEATHS. OARNEGY.—At 29. Imperial-square, Cheltenham, on the 14th August, 1908, Mary Henrietta Imlach, Carnegy, only daughter of the late Patrick Ogilvy Oarnegy, D.L., J.I' late of Cefn Mine, Pwllheli, North Wales, in her seventy-ninth year. DOBSON.-On the 13th August, at Morlan Park, Rhyl, Oestria Warwick, the beloved son of George and Annie M. Dohson, aged 7 months. L. WTON. --On the 16th inst., at Conway, S. Lawton, of Broome House, Seymour Grove, Old Trafford; died suddenly in his 59th year. ROWLAND.-On the 12th inst., at Holly Bank, Bar- rington-road, Altrincham, Bartholomew Richmond Rowland, aged 51 years. Interred Llandrillo Church Colwyn Bay, on Monday. WILLIAMS.-On the 14th August, in her 75th year, Mary, the beloved wife of William Williams, High- Btreet, Holywell. 8 FUNERALS BY Established 1867. D. Allen & Sons, 4c, 6 and 7, Station Road, Colwyn Bay. Telephone 9137 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay I ( Funerals Completely Furnished by J. DICKEN ft SONS, J. SICKEN ft SONS, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY TELEPHONE 0175. Telegrams- Dicken," Undertaker, Colwyn Bay. I r Funerals furnished and personally conducted J. E. MiliLS, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY our doors from the O.P.O. Tel. No. 16y5.

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COLWYN BAY & COLWYN. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. r I "VHE Urban District Council of Colwyn Bay H and Colwyn are prepared to receive A p- plications for the post of MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH for the above-named District. Salary J560 per annum. The appointment will be made subject to the approval and sanction of the Local Government Board, and the duties will be those prescribed by the Local Government Board. No application will be considered from a Candidate who is not qualified as required by the 1st Sub-Section of Section 18 of the Local Govern- ment Act, 1888. Applications, stating age, qualifications and ex- perience, accompanied by Copies of three recent Testimonials, to be delivered to the undersigned by noon on TUESDAY, the 15th SEPTEMBER next. Canvassing Members of the Council will be deemed a disqualiifcation. Duties to commence on the 1st of October next. JAMES AMPHLETT, Clerk and Solicitor to the Council. Council Office.9, Colwyn Bay, 14th August, 1908. 22106p RE EVAN EVANS, DECEASED, LATE OF APOTHECARIES'HALL, LLANRWST. ALL Persons having any claims against the above Estate are requested to forward particulars of same to the undersigned on or be- fore the 19th September, 1908. Dated this 19th day of August, 1908. A. LLOYD GRIFFITH, Llanrwst, Solicitor for the Administratrix. CONWAY FISHERY BOARD. LICENCES and all INFORMATION as to FISHING in the District may be obtained from MR BEVAN, CONWAY-ROAD, COL- WYN BAY. 21547p PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ARDDANGDSFA NANT CONWY, Yr hon a gynhelir yn PENMACHNO, DDYDD SADWRN, Medi$eJ, 1908, CEFFYLAU, GWARTHEG, DEFAID A FFRWYTHAU. s l Y SCHEDULES yn awr yn barod (Entries yn cau Awst 29am), a gellir eu cael gyda phob manylion gan yr Ysgrifenydd, Mr. J. R. HUGHES, Swch Isaf, Penmachoo. — A GRAND CONCERT — will be held in the evening. Particulars in due course. TENDERS. COUNTY OF DENBIGH. NEW COUNTY BUILDINGS, COLWYN BAY. TO HOUSE FURNISHERS. rpHE Standing Joint Committee invite Ten- A ders from local Tradesmen, for the re- mainder of the Furniture required for the above Building. Specification of requirements may be inspected on application to Mr Thomas Dawson, Clerk of the Works, at the above Buildings, any day on and after Tuesday, the 25th inst., until Monday, the 31st inst., between the hours of 10 and 11 a.m. each day, and from whom any further information may be obtained. The Committee do not bind themselves to ac- cept the lowest or any Tender. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Furnishing," to be delivered to me, the undersigned, not later than 9 a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 1908. WALTER D. WILES, County Architect and Surveyor. Offices: 42a, High-street, Wrexham, August 17th, 1908. 22ll5p CARNARVONSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TENDERS FOR COAL, THE Carnarvonshire Education Committee are prepared to receive Tenders for the supply of best Wigan Arley Coal for all the Elementary Schools of the County, either in groups or singly, for the ensuing Winter Session. Form of Tender may be received on application to me. All Tenders should be forwarded to this Office, endorsed "Coal Tenders," on the outside envelope, not later than the 31st August instant. Dated this 10th day of August, 1908. EVAN R. DAVIES, Secretary of Education. County Education Offices, Carnarvon. 22027p SAILINGS. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD. From LIVERPOOL (Via Queestown). TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. Mauretania, Sat., Aug 22 Ivernia, Tues., Aug. 25 Etruria, Wed., Aug. 26 | Saxonia,Tues.,Sept. 8 CANADA FAST ROUTE; SPECIAL RATES. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or to THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COM- PANY, LTD., Liverpool. C,-Akfq"IA N FASTEST, LINE TO CANADA. Weekly Serviee from Liverpool, Luxurious acoommodatiOf1 in all classes at moderate fares, only four days open sea. Emigrants met at Liverpool by Officials. For Sailings pamphlet and in- formation as to opportunities in Canada apply to 24. James-street, Liverpool; 92, Cross-street, Man- Chester; or local agents every- l where. EDUCATIONAL. ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL. Secondary School for Boys and Girls in the Colwyn Bay District. mIlE DISTINCTIONS gained by past and pre- sent Pupils of Abergele County School during the last FOUR YEARS include SCHOLARSHIPS and EXHIBITIONS: Meyrick Exhibition, Jesus College, Oxford. Open Exhibition, Trinity College, Cambridge. Open Exhibition, Jesuj3 College, Oxford. Minor Scholarship, Trinity College, Cambridge. Major Scholarship (£100 a year for five years), Trinity College, Cambridge. Open Exhibitions, University College, Bangor, Denbighshire County Exhibitions. King's Scholarships, etc. PASSES AT: History Tripos, Cambridge University (First- Class, Part I.). London Matriculation. Welsh Matriculation. Oxford Responsions. Cambridge Previous. Edinburgh Medical Preliminary. Civil Service (Third in the Kingdom at Post Office Examinations). Intermediate Accountants' Examination (Third in Honours). Bank Examinations. The Degree Examinations of the Universities of Wales, Oxford, and Edinburgh. The Central Welsh Board Examinations (with numerous Distinctions at the Honours. Senior, and Junior Stages). Preparation for all the Universities and for, the Professional Preliminary Examinations. Chemical Laboratories, Manual Training Room, Cookery Kitchen, Art Room, etc. All the Games are organised and under Staff Supervision. The next Term begins on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th. For further information apply to Mr J. Wil- liams, M.A., Headmaster, or to Mr E. A, Crabbe, Solicitor, Clerk to the Governors. _2P,OoOp COLWYN BAY. WILTON HOUSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (Recognised by the Board oi Educaticn). THOROUGH MODERN EDUCATION AND HOME CARE. Successes at Oxford Local and Music Exams. 19755p THE MISSES MORRIS. RHOS-ON-SEA PREPARATOITY SCHOOL. (Late RHOS COLLEGER Principal: J* H. GLOVER, M.A, Prospectus on Application. Music. MR F. GURNEY BARNETT," A. R. C. M., Conductor of the Colxvyn Bay Philharmonic Society, GIVES LESSONS IN Organ and Pianoforte Playing, Singing Yoice Production, Theory, Harmony, etc. Candidates prepared for all recognised Ex- aminations. Lfseons given at Pupil's own Resi- dence; at Mr Fleet's Music Warehouse, Pext- rhyn-road; or at Noxme.nhur.st, Llanerch-road (off Brompton-avenue), Colwyn Bay. 12965p COACHING. COLWYN BAY. » ——-—— J. Fred Francis & Sons' COACHING TOURS TO THE WELSH HILLS, WATERFALLS AND LAKE DISTRICTS (Weather and other circumstances permitting), TIMES OF STARTING AND RETURNING. EARLY BOOKINGS.—In order to avoid the Coaches being delayed, Passengers are earnestly requested to Book early at the Coaching Office, "The Mews." Should weather or other circumstances prevent the Coaches from going, the Fare will be returned. Tour No. I.-The Grand Loop Tour. "ThG Duke of York" leaves the Mews daily at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.30 p.m. Fare for the round, 10s; Box Seats, 2s extra. 56 miles. 3 teams. Tour No. 2.—Bettwsycoed. Coach leaves thq Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare, 7s; Box Seats, Is extra. 40 miles. Coach does not run unless sufficient Passengers booked. Tour No. 3.-Rhuddlan Castle and the City of St. Asaph. Coach leaves the Mews at 11 a.m. daily (Tuesdays and Saturdays excepted). Arriv- ing home at 5.15 p.m. Fare, 5e; Box Seata 1* extra. 28 miles. Tour No. 4.-Penmaenn-iawr. Coach leaves tbtt Mews daily at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s, Box Seats, 1a extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 5.—The Short Loop. Coach leaves the Mews daily at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s; Box Seats. Is extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 6.-Bodn"t Hall. Coach leaves the Mews at 2.30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Saturdays only). Arriving home at 6 p.m. Fare, 3s; Box Seats, Is extra. 16 miles. Tour No. 7.-Llanrwst and Gwydyr Castle, Coach leaves the Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare 5s; Box Seats Is extra. 30 miles. Tour No. 8.-Rbydyfoel and Coed Coch. Coach leaves twice daily at 10.15 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 1 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. U Fare, 3a 6d; Box Seats, Is extra. 20 miles. Gwrych Castle (Residence of the Coun of Dundonald).—The Proprietors have permr to drive through the Grounds upon payment of a small Fee. Days of Admission: Tuesdays aDd Fridays. ALL TOURS RETURN IN AMPLE TIME FOR DINNER AT THE HOTELS. Seats may be booked with the Head Porter at any of the Hotels. Other short Coaching Tours are taken. Places and Times are written daily on the Notice Board at the Coaching Office, "The Mews." Any of the Coaches can be engaged privately at a day's No- tice. Large Parties catered for at Reduced Rates. For further Particulars, see J. Fred Francis and Sons' Coaching Guide and Coach Bills. Booking Offices:—THE MEWS, CONWAY- ROAD, COLWYN BAY (fachtg the N. and S. Wales Bank, and adjoining the Central Hotel). and VICTORIA PARK MEWS, CONWAY. ROAD. COLWYN BAY. 21421p TIMBER of every description for Collieries, Estates, Shipbuilders, Wheelwrights, I Wheelwright.s, &c., &c. BUYERS OF NATIVE TIMBER RICHARD WILLIAMS & SONS COAL PROPRIETORS, NATIVE & FOREIGN TIMBER MERCHANTS, Railway Wagon Builders & Repairers, =— saw MILLS, Connah's Quay, Flintshire. COAL All qualities of coa4 for Works and and Private Residences Supplied on best terms. I Price Lists on Application HEAD OFFICES: 7, Rumford St., Liverpool.1