The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ANGLING. AFONWEN (Flints). The Cambrian Fly- Ashor.-T Club report for the two weeks ending the 11th states that four rods caught nineteen Jainbow trout.—X. in "The Field." BALA LAKE AND RIVERS.-During the last fortnight the rivers have been lower than "t any time during the summer. The tro'lt Reason clot; id on Tuesday, and the salmon season ends on November 1st, but there is a poor pros- pect of any salmon fishing unless a heavy flood se.curs.-Tegid in "The Field." DEE (Corweit District).—The river is low and el ear, and the salmon will not look at any kind J Of bait. Grayling are rising fairly well during mid-day, the best flies being the red tag, Wick- ham's fancy, and zulu.—S.W. in "The -Field." MERIONETHSHIRE FISHERY BOARD. -Tho quarterly meeting of the Dovcy, Mawddaci, and Glaslyn Conservators was held It Barmouth, Colonel Scott presiding. The bailiffs all reported an abundance of trout and salmon this season, and that there had been hotter fishing than for ton years. Salmon up to 22lb. had been caught in the Dovey. The Glas- lyn had also been most prolific. The Mawddach district bailiff complained of the use of dyna- mito in the Union River. He also reported that pollution from the Glascfcr mines continued:. The local committee wore given authority to deal with the matter. Leave was given the committee to take one or two "sleepy" salmon in the close season from this part for submission to an expert. The Chief Constable of Merioneth- shire, when request^ to co-operate in putting down pollution frc.ir; sheep dipping, wrote to the clerk that he did not believe there was any pollution. After discussion it was agreed that the chairman should interview the chief con- stable. Mr Munro Edwards gave notice of a motion in favour of making it illegal to catch •molts.

CHESS. COLWYN BAY v. LLANDUDNO. Tho first of the season's matches between these llubs took place on Thursday at the Cafe Royal, Colwyn Bay, resulting in a victory for the- home team by five games to four. The visitors were considerably handicapped by the absence of two of their best players (Rev. J. Raymond and Mr Gresley-Jones), and are, tinder the circumstances, to be congratulated on making as good a fight as they did. Score:— COLWYN BAY. E. D. Rowland (captain) 0 Fras. Nunn 1 Mrs Miller 0 J. T. Eachus 1 William Jones 0 — Summers 1 W. R. Hands 1 C. E. Gostage 0 W. B. Miller 1 5 LLANDUDNO. A. Laserson (oaptain) 1 H. Higginbottom 0 T. Jones 1 T. Davics 0 J. Swinnerton 1 R. Thompson 0 J. Roberts 0 E. Roberts. 1 T. Lunt 0 4

FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. IX Franklin succeeds R. Griffiths M second Whip in tho Flint and Denbigh Hounds.

THE NEW PATENTS ACT. In conrrction with the new Patents Act, which requires foreign inventors possessing British patent rights to manufacture either in whole or in part their goods in Great Britain, and "Iron and Steel Trades Journal" understands that a syndicate com- posed of German, American, Russian, and French capitalists is now in course of forma- tion for the purpose of acquiring factories in England in which foreign inventors' Brit- ish patented articles will be made at cost price, the syndicate charging a small com- mission on the sales. It is stated that the syn dicate, which proposes to begin operations in this opuntry at the beginning of the year, wiil acquire about 20 large factories in dif- ferent parts of the country to begin with.

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ABERGELE. DISTINGUISHED WELSH MUSICIAN'S ADVENT.—Mr Petor Edwards, Mus. Bac., bet- ter known in the world of music as "Pedr Alaw," has taken up his residence in Park Villa3, near Sir Herbert Roberts' home. He has just left London, where he has lived for the past 30 years, wielding a versatile pen, and otherwise doing much for Welsh music and literature. He has now decided to specialise in voice production making North Wales as his particular held, and Abergcle as his abiding place. Just before he left London a concert was given in his honour at the Queen's Hall, when, the "Western Mail" says, "the hall was crowded."

COLWYN BAY. EARLY CLOSING. Apropos of the para- graph in this column, last week, we are aaked to state that boot repairers close their establish- ments at 7.30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 p.m., in common with the boot shops. THE LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Tuesday, last week, the Colwyn Bay Literary Society held ita opening meeting for the session at the Cafe Royal, when the Rev. J. Hunter Smith, M.A. (formerly master at King Edward's School, Bir- mingham), delivered an intensely interesting lec- ture on The Evolution of the Idea of Love Being the Revelation of the Unknown Eros." The Rev. Meredith Hughes presided, and the lecture was listened to with keen interest and appreciation by an audience which tilled the room. STILL IN FLOWER.—Mr Ellis Lever, of Ta,nybryn, writes —We have now entered upon the latter half of "chill October, as Sir John Millais, R.A., named his famous picture, bjt here at, Oohvyn Bay, which is happily free fro;n winter fogs and enjoys abundant, suns bins, and seldom frobt or snow, cur forest trees st.11 re- tain thairiiummar foliage. In my garden may be sosii by anyone who chooses to i-isit "Ta"ll- y-I5r\n" (under the Hill) the following flowers in bloom ;-AJys..su-m., while and yellow, arbutus, troe strawberries in blossom and fruit, anerrrjue, antirrhinum, varied colours; arabis, white, single, and double; asters, various; aubrietia, purple; bogonia, various ooJours) carnations, chrysanthemums, various colours; daisies, dah- lias, various; foxgloves, eucalyptus, fuchsias, goraniumsv gailardia, lobelia, fnignanette, nas- turtiums, paasics, primroses, and evening prim- roses, scabious, sweet peas, cscalonia, lauiesti- niia, rosea, penstemnons, sweet Williams, wall- flowers, pampas grass, the 6ne3t in Wales, etc., etc. All visitors are welcome to see the Tan y Bryn gardca until further notice- ANNUAL GATHERING OF BROTHER- HOOD. The annual gathering of the Colwyn Bay Brotherhood was held in the Lecture Hall, on Thursday evening, when there was a large at- tendance of members, over which the Rev. Thos. Lloyd presided. After a few remarks from the President, the Treasurer (Mr T. Owen) presented his financial statement, which was considered satisfactory. Mr T. G. Humphreys, hon. secro- tary, reported that there were names of 79 mem- bers on the books, but 16 or 18 had, unfortunate- !y, left the district. The attendance for the first four months had been fairly good, but it fell off considerably during the remaining two months of the session, with the result that it was not thougat desirable to open the new session until the_ first Sunday in October. They should have at jeast 100 members, and with a little effort on the part of each member this could easily be at- tained. Mr Humphreys emphasised the fact that their platform had not been used for the pro- pagation of some pet theories, but for the moral and spiritual uplifting of those who came within roach of its influence. The following officers were elected for the forthcoming sessionPresident, tho Rev. Thos. Lloyd (re-elected); chairman of committee, Mr J. T. Taylor (re-elected); vice-chairmen, Messrs J. Crompton and R. Ihomson, J.P. treasurer, Mr j' Owen; and secretary, Mr T. G. Humphreys (re-elected); visiting secretary, Mr R. Parrv; book selection secretary, Mr L. Booth registrar, Mr W. Jones; assistant registrar, Mr R. Jack- son; auditors, Messrs Newell and Clark; commit- tee, Messrs R. H. Lilley, W. J. Hill, R. Scott, H. Davies, W. F Booth, R. Parry, R. Kendrick. W. Howe, J. Holland, and J. Lilley. Mr H. Davies proposed, and Mr'Scott second- ed, that the best thanks of the Brotherhood be given to the pastor and deacons of the Congre- gational Church for the use of the church pre- rmses; and on the motion of Mr Taylor, second- Gd Mr Owen, a hftarty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. Thoe. Lloyd for presiding and for his kindness in providing refreshments.

HOLYWELL. PRESENTATION.-At the meeting of the Governors of the County School, on Saturday, Mr I Harding Roberts, chairman, on behalf of tne Governors, presented Mr J. Morgan Ed- vvaids headmaster of the school, with a hand- smTofTr006 and brTz1 fiSure8 the occa- Mr%L,% mge' M'h,oh teok Place recently. tho s",denia ot th°

LLANRWST. ThuSNAL,rj0i: Isgoed jonos, J.P., on Thursday, was v13ited by Mr .Jones, of Trew-'th- j a(?the!i-m-law to Mr David Davies M P f.U E"ft of thi late Mr 1. E. Ellis, M.P. Dr. Williams of Bala also accompanied the party, which arrived in Mr Jones' motor car arrived MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY Mr E Hughes, Union House, presided over the ™ YV^n °f tHe Se3Si0n ?f the ab°ve on Wednesday evening, when Mr D J Wil hams, Council School House, opened a discus TOUS1>* Pr^iem\t Llanrwst" Mr \Y llliams referred to tho important improve- ments m the condition of the town, which had been completed during the last twelve years by the Council The drainage had been greatl'v unproved, the pavements and the street widen- ed and at the present moment the Council had under their consideration the housing problem Three parts of the workmen's dwelling stood back to back with the result that there was a sorioua lack of sanitary accommodation. There was a serious want of well-built houses for work- men. It was impossible for families to exist in health when a large number lived together ir a two-roomed house. Such conditions were dele- terious to health, and if they desired to see a race of fine, healthy men and women rise, they must provide proper accommodation for their upbringing. The following members also took part in the discussion :-The Chairman, Messrs {, llir 'Jyae3' ¥ £ u&hes' J I> J- Hughes, W. H. Williams, R G. Owen, Tudor Williams, O. R. Hughes (sec.). J. J. Lloyd, W. Williams, AI- and P. Phillips.ihomas (Bank), T. Thomas, and P. Phillips. ,A VALUABLE REGISTER. In the archives of Seion Chapel rests a register supposed to have been kept by one Lewis Thomas, a chemist of all the baptisms solemnized in the church from the year 1810 (a year before the Calvinisti- Methodists decided to ordain their ministers at Bala) up to 1846 The first to baptize was Thomas Jones, of Denbigh, while the Rev. John Ehas appears to have baptised the following-— June 1812, a child from Gwytherin; 20th Octo- ber, 1815, William, the son of Jonathan Wil- liams, Felio Uchaf, Caerhun; June 17th, 1819 Robert, the son of David Evans, Lower' Mills, Trefriw; December 26th, 1820, Margaret, the daughter of Owen Jones, shoemaker; and on March 20th, 1833, Jane, the child of Griffith Williams, skinner, and Mary and, Margaret. the twin daughters of Hugh Owen, weaver. PIG SALES.-Tiie Urban District Council have decided to adapt Parish-street for the week- ly sale of pigs until a proper market place is provided. PROPOSED SITE FOR WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS.—Several of the members of the Council, on Saturday, inspected land with the view of acquiring a site for workmen's dwell- ings, and they decided to recommend the land at the top of Denbigh-street and Llangerniew- road for the purpose. A DISTINCTION., Mr W. Hughes, the chairman of the Urban District Council, is to be congratulated upon being appointed a justice of the peace for the county. CHESS CLUB.-A well attended meeting was held at the Council Room, on Friday evening, when it was decided to form a Chess Club. The Rev. T. B. Griffiths, Cae'rgroes, was appointed president; Mr McGaul, Trefriw, vice-president; Dr. Owen, as captain of the club; Mr E. Davies Jones, solicitor, secretary; and Mr A. Morlev Jones, architect, treasurer. The following were appointed to form a sub-committee, in coniune tion with the officials t-Messrs E. Jones, Henry Jones, D. Jonas, J. P. Jones, and Ben Haves It was resolved to invite Mr, P-arry of Bangor, and Mr Chambers, Manchester, the ex-Scotch champion, to attend the opening ceremony of the club, early next month. Several of' the gene tlemen present promised to provide the "men" and boards for the club* and they were warmly thanked for their kindness. A FLOWERY OCTOBER.-The abnormally mild weather which" has prevailed during the praiont month has resulted in a profuse display pf flowers; Such shrubs as tho lalmrnums have thrown a second crop of bloom, although still ladeQ with 'seed pods, while annuals and peren- nial garden plants are also in full bloom, the display of sweet peas being exceptionally fine. Roses also are plentiful and of exceptional qua- lity.

LLANDUDNO. SUNSHINE AND RAIN.—During September the rainfall at Llandudno was 2.535 inches, and 203.3 hours of sunshine were recorded. VITAL STATISTICS.—At Llandudno during September the births were at the rate of 19.5 per 1000 of the population, and the deaths 6.5 per 1000 of the population. THE WATER WORKS. The amount of water recorded at the Llanbedr meter during the past month was 27,731,000 gallons, and at the Gogarth meter 457,000 gallons, making a total of 23,188,000, as compared with 25,547,000 gal- lons for the corresponding period of last year. FIRE BRIGADE COMPLIMENTED.The Llandudno Urban District Council have adopted a resolution congratulating the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade upon the brigade's success in obtaining two first prizes at the recent an- nual competitions held at Rhyl. THE GAS WORKS.—The total make of gas at the local gas works during the past five weeks was 10,380,000 cubic feet, as compared with 10,263,000 cubic feet for the corresponding period last year being an increase of 117,000 cubic feet. LIGHTING ST. DAVID'S-ROAD. Lamp columns and lanterns have been fixed in St. David's-road and the Council have decided that the lamps shall be lighted by incandescent burn- ers. RENTS AND TOLLS. -The amounts of mar- ket rents and tolls collected by the Council du- ring September were:—Rents, JE21 Cs 5d; tolls, LIO lis; making a total cf £ -31 lis 5d, as com- pared with JS51 10s collected during the corres- ponding period last year. CONDOLENCE.—The Water and Gas Com- mittee, at their last meeting, passed a vote of sympathy with the sons and daughters of the late Mr David Davies, who had been employed at the gas works for the past 15 years. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—At the electric light works during th3 past four weeks, 121,129 units were generated. The number during the corresponding period last year was 66,666, being an increase of 54.463. GAS v. ELECTRICITY.—The Gas Manager has recommended the Llandudno Council to pur- chase 100 booklets showing the advantages of gas for lighting, which he proposed to distribute among gas consumers- COUNCIL P A YMENTS.-The following is a summary of payments authorised by the Llan- dudno Council during the past month :—Genera] fund, JE1410 1Û3 2d; Welsh Writing Slate Mills' account, E17 18s; water and pa; fund, £924( 155 lid; electric light fund, JE832 113 lOd; total, £11.507 153 lid. NUMBERING HOUSES.—At a meeting of the Llandudno Council, on Wednesday, the Assistant Engineer reported that he had been approached by the Post Office Authorities with the view to his bringing before the Council the question of the numbering of houses in the town as at present much confusion is caused in the delivery cf letters, etc. The Council deferred consideration thereof until the Assistant Engin- eer has an opportunity of going into the matter and of ascertaining the probable cost. AN IMPROVEMENT.—It has been reported that there have been less offences against the ic Bye-laws by licence-holders under the Llandudno Council during the past season than for 17 years. The Bye-laws Committee have declared that such a satisfactory state of affairs was largely due to the care and attention of Inspector Owen and P.C. Ross, and they have instructed their Clerk to record the committee's appreciation of the services of the two officers mentioned. Tho Clerk has also been requested to write to the Chief-Constable expressing their appreciation of the satisfactory manner in which P.C. Ross has carried out his duties as Bye-laws Inspector du- ring the season. THE SARAH NICOL MEMORIAL COT- TAGE HOSPITAL.—Lady Augusta Mostyn, president, and the members of the Board of Management, wish to sincerely thank the hotel and boarding-house proprietors, who kindly made collections in aid of the hospital, and gratefully acknowledge the following amounts :—The Grand Hotel (kindly collected by Mrs Arthur Payne), JS8 3s; Imperial Hotel, £ 5; Evans' Hotel, £ 2 Os 6d; Moon's Hotel (10s subscribed by Mr Winch), 1:2; Queen's Hotel, £1 16s; Wave Crest, El 16s; Gogarth Abbey Hotel, £1 12s; Craigydon Boarding Establishment, £ 1 10s; Lockyer's, £1 6s 9d; Holly Bank, 21 6s; Eisinore, £1; Marine Hotol," 14s 6d; Bodnant, 10s 6d; Brigydon, 10s; and The Balmoral, 4s 3d; total,- £ 29 9s 6,1.-A.. M. Felton, secretary. ALLEGED THEFT OF TRUNKS.—At Read- ing, last week, Marie Wilkinson, of Leicester- road, Leamington, wa3 committed for trial charged with stealing jewellery and clothing con- tained in two boxes, the property of Lady Sayr and Sele, and valued at JS400, from the platform of the Great Western Station at Reading; also with the theft of two trunks and their contents, valued at JE50, from Llandudno Station, the pro- periy of the London and North-Western Railway Company. A police-d?tective stated that when charged the accused admitted having Lady Saye and Sele's boxes re-labellod for Henley, and re- marked, "I have disposed of nothing." It was further stated that the consignees of the trunks stolen at Llandudno were Mr3 Yates, of Walsall, and Miss Thompson, of Ramsey, Isle of Man. SUNSHINE AND RAIN. The amount of bright sunshine recorded at Llandudno during the week ending October 19th was 25 hours 42 minutes, whilst the rainfall during the same period stood at 0.360 inches. THE FIELD CLUB.—The members of the Llandudno and District Field Club participated in a geological excursion to Penmaenmawr, on Saturday, under the guidance of Mr W. Bezant Lowe, M.A., F.C.S., and Mr Ivor E. Davies. The party proceeded from the station through Plas Ucha' fields to Green Gorge, noting how the valley had been formed in the softer shales. They then proceeded by the Jubilee Walk round Moel Llys towards the Fairy Glen, and on the way examined the igneous rock (Rhyolite), of which this mountain is composed. The journey was continued to the upper end of the Fairy Glen and through it to the old village of Dwygyf- ylchi. On the return walk to Penmaenmawr the sites of a few old cottages, "Ty-wern," etc., were noticed. Tea was partaken of at Dwygyfylchi, and an enjoyable day was spent. PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held on Monday, before Dr. R. A. I'richard (in the chair), Messrs Jelf Pettit, Wm. Bevan, J. O. Thomas, W. H. Jones, and J. W. Raynea. George Armstrong, Jubilee-street, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk and disorderly. Owen Jones, Bryn Pydew, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk on licensed premises. Richard Trevelian, Belgium House, Chapel- street, was summoned under the new Dogs Act for allowing his dog to stray in the streets after sunset. A letter was read from the defendant, stating that he was spending his holidays at Stockport, and that he was quite ignorant of the new Act. He had left the dog in charge of a servant. Supt. Rees said that the new Act had been fully explained to the defendant's ser- vant before the proceedings were taken. Defen- dant was fined 2s 6d and costs. J. L. Mayer, Craigydon, was summoned for a similar offence, and was finod -2s 6d and costs. William Rowlands, High-street, Conway, was charged with working a horse in an unfit state. Inspector Gibba, R.S.P.C.A., prosecuted. De- fendant was finod 5s and costs. John Hudson, 46, Alexandra-road, Llandudno, was charged with attempting to catch gold- finches by means of bird-lime. Inspector Gibbs, who prosecuted, said that tho goldfinch was a very raro bird, and was protected in the county of Carnarvon all the year round. Defendant said he was not aware of that fact. The magis- trates fined defendant Is and costs. » Fred. Hogan, Prospect-terrace, was fined Is and costs for permitting the chimney of his house to take fire. Joseph Henry McGuire was charged with stealing a pair of boots, and on the application of Supt. Rees, was remanded until Friday.

PENRHYNSIDE. RUMMAGE SALE.—On Saturday afternoon a rummage sale was held in. Llanrhos School- room. The proceeds, upwards of £ 20, were de- voted to the funds of the Penrhynsido Mission PREACHING MEETING. The annual preaching meetings were held at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on Tuesday evening, and throughout Wednesday. The preachers were the Rev. David Morris, Penygroes, and the Rev. W. R. Jones, Bethesda. HARVEST FESTIVAL. — The harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday and Friday evenings. The Welsh Congregationalisms and Calvinistic. Methodists also held a united ser- vice on Monday. The same day the Welsh Baptists also held festival.

MOLD. dOIJKClL BYErELECTION. -On Saturday, a' poll was taken to fill a vacancy on the Urban District Council, caused by the death of Coifn- oillof Thomas* Prioe. The candidate were Mi- Thomas James, GrosVenor-street, and Mr Frede- rick George Evatis, Nursery-terrace. The result was;—James. 374; Evans, 303; majority, 71. The successful candidate is a Churchman and Conser- vative. MASONIC INSTALLATION.—The Fes- tival of St. John was celebrated to-day week by the brethren of Sir YVatkin Lodge, 1477, when Bro. T. S. Adams, P.M., P.P.G.Sw.B. was installed W.M. for the ensuing year. The W.M. then invested his officers as fol- lows Bros. W. E. Trickett, I.P.M.; D. Rutter Thomas, S.W.; Albert Adams, J.W. T. B. Williams, Treasurer; W. B. Rowdon, Secretary; J. Wynne Williams, D. of C. E. Jones, S.D.; Lewis Lloyd, J.D.; H. Hazelden, Org. E. H. Hulmston, I.G. T. M. Hughes, S.S. D. Ravenscroft. J.S. W. M. James, A.S.

ST ASAPH (DENBIGH) 111:1: a i. DiSTKiUT COUNCIL. RHYDYFOEL WATER SUPPLY DISCUSSED. Mr Bennett Jones presided ov3.r the month- iy meeting 01 thu C kjuncil on Friday. OF CAi\U:\ ROBERTS- It was .reported tiiat tho Rev. Canon Roberts, of Liiaixkiuius, ihad been seriously ill, but was men ^Yearly improving. Un tho prop- «iticn 01 tne Cnaiimari, a vote of sympatny wit.i tiij rev. g-omllsiuan was passed. ::J LLiilMSEFYDD BRIDGE. Mr T. Saluabu'ry reported mat tho bridgo at LIanneiydd needed .repairing, a.7.4 could b 1 put in a satisiacLory stata at t ie OJot 01 a few shillings. it was decided to have the work dcne. BRIDGE ùVEH, THE ASA. With reference to the proposed bridge over the Asa, which matter hau often previously boon beloce the Council, it was siated that a oommitUio 111"t on tio spot on Scp'caibei- 2_5t. committee thought that the bridge origin- ally contemplated was too large, and it erected would not ailow of tho wid-,iiiiig of the road at that point. Thiey had advertised for tenderi for such a bridge, but none had oom-s in. Specifications had thereupon been sent cut for a smalksr bridge, and oue tender had be;-n re- a smalksr bridge, and oue tender had be;-n re- c:,i votl for £76. Tho Oierk considered that tihis aotion placed the Council in an awkward jjosition, ing thai tiioy had informed the Dorbinh CounH, Coun- cil that tho probable cost would be abcui .U168, and that bedy had on that estimate agreed to contribute a large a.mount of the cost. -trl The matter was defcrmd. RHYDxFOEL WATER SUPPLY. The question of the R.I,dyfcol water supply was discussed. The opinion was expressed that tno de-opening of the wells and the extension of the draina-'i'e area would suffice. Tho Rev. Lodwick Ellis stated that a crowded and representative parish meeting had been held at Bettws, attended by people from Rhydyfool, who had sent a petition in favour of a water scheme. But he questioned whether they un ler- stood that they would have to pay for it? .If a big scheme was adopted the water area should bo stated, and the cost should be borne by the consumers. Mr Robert Davies had suggested a tank which would cost about £10, and more water could also be obtained from the weils. Tiiay wanted to save the ratepayers' money as ]I much as possible. He thought a new scheme would press heavily on the people of Bettws. He did not wish to cast any reflection on the medical officer, but ho was there to represent the ratepayers. If a supply were laid on oould they compel the people in Rhydyfoel to take the water? The Clerk replied that they could within a cer- tain distance of the supply. Mr Robert Edwards, engineer, Llanuwchllyn, explained two schemes for the supply of water to the district. One was to pump up water to the top of the hill by means of a water-wheel, and the other to place a tank near Pencorddyn and fix a pump. The estimated cost of the first scheme was £ 262 and the second £ 268. By either of these schemes he guaranteed to supply water to th3 48 houses in Rhydyfoel, and no repairs would be required for many years. The medical officer, who arrived late owing to an important engagement, underwent a lengthy cross-examination at the hands of the Rev. Lod- wick Ellis, and in reply stated he was sure that the existing wells would not afford a sufficient .supply. Neither were the supplies from the roofs sufficient. He had carefully gone into the matter, and found there was not enough roof space for this (laughter). Some people in order to get water, had to go to the wells as early as four o'clock in the morning, but he could not give their names. The Rev. Lodwick Ellis remarked that although he had made every enquiry he could not do so either. The Doctor added that some people had to walk a third of a mile for thoir water. The Rev. Lodwick Ellis contended that the cost of a scheme would press very heavily on Bettws, and they should careiully go into the matter be- fore rushing into any very large expenditure. Tho Doctor said that they could charge any- body for water within two hundred feet of the town pipe under a new scheme. This idea was that a dam could be constructed at a cost of something over J370, with additional storage capacity. 0 The Clerk, in reply to the Chairman, said he did not think the consumers alone would be able to bear the cost of such a scheme. They would be compelled to charge each consumer about six chillings a year. There were 46 houses in the district. The Rev. Lodwick Ellis did not think that the people concerned would be in favour of any scheme if they knew, they had to pay that amount yearly. The medical officer and other members, how- ever, thought that they would not object to such a payment in return for a good water supply. It was decided that representatives of the Coun- cil and the Parish Councils of Bettws, Lionddu- las, and Abergele should meet on the spot to further consider the matter.

DEATH CHILL AT NIGHT. A Nurse's Extraordinary Collapse. Chas. Forde's Bile Beans Cure Debility. Mrs Elizabeth Taylor, of 17, Glebe-street, Penarth, nr. Cardiff, is a fully-certified nurse, with many years' hospital and private practice. Five years ago, Nurse Taylor was taken sudden- ly ill as she was returning home from attend- ing a patient. "I can scarcely describe the terrible feeling that came over me," said Mrs Taylor to a "Car- diff Times" reporter. "I felt as if an iceberg was sending o death-like chill right through the whol~e af my body. My body was ice- cold, but at the same time my pulse- was going at an extraordinary rate. The awful coldness made me quite blind for a time. Though I came round from this attack, I had many more of a similar nature. As a result, I became very weak; I lost all appetite, I was violently sick, and my sleep came in fitful spells—an hour or two at a time was all I could get. I beoame weaker and weaker, until my friends said I was 'going home' rapidly. "I had all the medical skill and attention it was possible to get. The doctors gave me medicine, but I got no real benefit. ORDINARY MEDICINES FAILED. "I continued to grow weaker, and still had the terrible fainting attacks. I also became very nervous, and was in a state of constant agitation. My illness had now lasted eight months, and I had lost nearly two stones in weight. I was thin and ghastly pale. I was not able to take any solid food, not even the most delicate mor- sels. I was practically kept alive on a little milk. ''My husband read of a case similar to mine which had been cured by Chas. Forde's Bile JBeans, and he insisted on my giving them a trial. "I continued with Chas. Forde's Bile Beans until the fainting fits were entirely banished and I felt thoroughly well and strong again. The doctors never could tell what my complaint was, but, whatever it was, Chas. Forde's Bile Beans cured it thoroughly, for it is three years since I left off. taking this remarkable medicine, and have never once had a return of ill- health" The medicine that restored the health of Nurse Taylor, after her being at death's door, was the original and world-renowned Chas. Forde's Bile Beans, price Is ljd or 2s 9d. of all chemists. Before purchasing, carefully examine the label of the box and refuse to aocept any that does not distinctly bear the trade mark "Charles j Forde's." All others are worthless imitations, and money spent on them is worse than wasted.

The Welsh National L:a.guf held a meeting at tho National Liberal Club on Friday even- ing The principal speaker was Mr Waiter RciJh- M P., Wiho, speaking on "Tho greatest fiecd in Welsh politics," declared it to be tho, forrhation of an independ-enit Welsh party in Parlikfricnt! The boal wasberics of the Powell Duffryn Gblliefy Oompainy, in Aberdare Valley, caught fire on Friday lligbl, and the hoildihgs were practically destroyed. The damage is estimated abou £ 30,000.

gtfv gtofyn f). ynUetxm. We regret to announce the death of Sir John Henry Puleston, which occurred on Monday night, at his residence, Whitehall Court, Lon- don. He had been in indifferent health for some time, the cause of death being chronic Bright's disease, complicated by angina pectoris. Sir John Henry Puleston was born in the year 1830. He was the eldest son of Mr John Puleston, of Plas Newydd, Denbighshire, his mother being a daughter of Mr John Jones, of Tryddyn, Flintshire. His early education was obtained at Ruthin Grammar School, and it was intended that he should adopt the profession of a surgeon. He became a student at King's College, London, and whilst "walking" Charing Cross Hospital he received an appointment ai house surgeon in connection with the Westmin- ster Ophthalmic Hospital. This post he, how- ever, soon relinquished, and he set out upon lengthy foreign travel. He stayed for some time in the United States, and married there Margaret, daughter of the Rev. Edward Lloyd. of Llanfyllin, Mont, the two daughters of the marriage being born on American soil. Sir John was fortunate enough to meet President Lincoln during the oivil war, and so impressed was Lincoln with the young man that, he ap- pointed him as an extra aide-de-camp and made him an honorary colonel. When he revisited America in the autumn of 1839 great honour was paid him, and he was feted in New York and Philadelphia and in other parts of the country for several weeks, and on his departure a service of plate with numerously signed ad- dresses were presented to him. Sir John Puleston subsequently became a banker. He was a member of the firm of Jay, Cooke, McCuilock and Co., bankers in London to the American Government. He was later head of the firm of Puleston, Brown and Co. POLITICAL CAREER. In 1874 Sir John Puleston entered Parliament as Conservative member for Devcnport. No loss than three constituencies at that time sought him as a candidate, among them being his native county, where he was invited to stand in con- junction with the late Sir Watkin Wiliiams- Wynn. He, however, made choice of Devcn- port, and retained the seat for about 20 years. Speaking at Devonport in 1884 tho Marquis of Salisbury said of Sir John: "We know how much good service he has done for us, how high be has borne the banner of the party in periods of disaster, and how great is the popularity which lie enjoya in the House of Commons." He received the honour of knighthood in 1887. J Three years later he succeeded the late Lord Carnarvon as Constable of Carnarvon Castle, and it is due to Sir John to say that, in the matter of the maintenance and repair of the ancient fabric, he allowed the same free hand to the Deputy-Constable (Sir Llewellyn Turner) as his predecessor had done. In the same year his relations with the county of Carnarvon became even closer by his adoption as the Conservative candidate for the boroughs. At the time of his selection he was the member for Devonnort, but owing to his well-known love of Wales he had a growing desire to be politically associated I with some part of his native land, more parti- cularly as he found that his duties as the re- presentative of such a large constituency as Devonport were becoming more and mere onerous for a man of his years. He parted from Devonport to the regret of political foes no less than his warmest friends, for throughout the period he had held the seat he had served loeai interests with a fidelity which is somewhat rare in these days. He supported Mr (now Sir) H. J. Eiiis-Nanney's candidature against Mr Lloyd George in the latter's first election in the Car- narvon Boroughs; and at the general election two years later came his turn to contest the seat against the sitting member. It was a moot strenuous fight on both sides. Sir John was defeated by a majority of 196, and his active political career may be said to have closed with that contest. Sir John was chairman of the City of London Conservative Association, and that body in 1906 presented him with his portrait painted by Sir Hubert von Herkomer, R.A. The picture was exhibited in the Royal Academy, and was after- wards given by him to his daughter, Mrs Morris. AN ARDENT WELSHMAN. Sir John Puleston will probably be best re- membered b I his ardent devotion to the land of his birth, Wales and the Wehh were his chief concern. He was a Welsh Nationalist long be- fore Nationalism became fashionable and the shibboleth upon which one political party in the State has thriven during recent years. Whether at home or abroad he gloried in his nationality. He had his heart and sou) in every Welsh movement of a national character, whether pro- moted in the Metropolis or in the Principality, and there is not an institution which has for its object the furtherance of Welsh literature and art and education in general which will not be distinctly the poorer by Sir John's removal. The National Eisteddfod found in him a staunch supporter. The honour of knighthood was con- ferred upon' him when the Eisteddfod was held in London in the Jubilee year, and when he was acting as chairman of the committee. He was one of the presidents at the Eisteddfod at Car- narvon in 1886, and subsequently when the national gathering wss held at Wrexham. His home in London was the rallying point for all promising young Welshmen of all shades of opinion. He took a keen interest in the United Improvement Society, which drew its members from all the Welsh churches and chapels in London. He had a leading share in the founding of more than one church to minister to the needs of his fellow countrymen who migrated to London, and it was probably to him more than to any other one man that the estab- lishment of the impressive service now annually held at St. Paul's Cathedral on St. David's Eve was due. In fact he studiously cared for Wekh interests in the Metropolis, not only in fields of labour where honours fell thickly, but in such ways as the provision at his own cost for a great many years of an annual tea and enter- tainment to the Welsh poor in Whitechapel. No Welsh movement in London was oomplete without his co-operation, and, indeed, not a few L enterprises, such as the Welsh Club, practically owed their start to Sir John Puleston. The Welsh Club was opened in Whitehall-court on August 24th, 1905, with a roll of 558 members, while the number is now about 750. Sir John Puleston held the vice-presidency in association with Mr J. Prichard Jonas, serving also as a trustee. Sir John Puleston served as hi3 Majesty's Lieutenant for the City of London. He was also chairman and treasurer of the Royal Asylum of St. Ann's Society. He was a Justice of the Pcaee and Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Denbigh. He was a vice-president of the Cymmrodorion Society. He was likewise for many years a vice-president, of the United Kingdom Pilots Association, and on the occasion of the annual conference of the Association at Carnarvon in 1898 was presented with pieces of silver in recognition of his services to the Association. His servioes in securing better con- ditions of employment for British pilots earned for him the title of "the pilots' champion," and there is reason to think that his deep interest in the pilot service may have hastened his death, inasmuch as he undertook a motor journey to Gravesend only a few weeks ago in order to take part in a pilots' dinner. Sir John Puleston was a member of the Carl- ton, Conservative, Constitutional, Cit-y,.and other clubs, and of many scientific and other societies. Lady Puleston died in 1902. He leaves two daughters, Mrs Ashurst Morris and Mrs Brenton.

INTERMENT AT RUTHIN. The bod v oif tih late Sir John PuWrtcn will ba taken to Ruthin, his native plaoe, for burial to-morrow (Friday). A memorial service will bo hold at- noon tho same day at St.. M^j-garot's, Westminster. Amcarigst otlhar societies tl».t will bo represented at t.he service are tho Sccioiy of Cymmrodorion, of wihidh Sir John wus vk>> president; the National Eisteddfod Assy- oiaticvn, of which ho was the troa- surer; the London Welsh table Aid Society, of wibich be was the presi- dent; the London Welsh Club, of whose com- mittee the was t-lb, first chairman; the Londc.a Welsh Lodge of Freemasons, of which he was tihe first Worshipful MaMcr; and the Welsh National F-estivuJ (St. Paul's), of which he was t. founder.

<$oUmcl "ttøn. Lieutenant-Colonel George Holden Hutton, late of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, died at Thorney Hall, Newark, on Saturday, at the age of 63. Lieutenant-Colonel Hutton was deput., i lieutenant of Lincolnshire and an alderman of the Lindsoy. County Council. He served in the second phase of the Ashanti war in 1874, and was severely wounded at the battle of Amoaful. He received the medal and clasp. Lieutenant- Colonel Hutton retired in July, 1883.

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DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. REDUCTION IN THE RATES. The monthly meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Thursday, the Mayor (Alder- man Boaz Jones) presiding. An apology for absence was received from Councillor F. B. Clough. THE PUBLIC CLOCKS. The contract for winding, cleaning and keeping these clocks in repair was let to Mr n. Lloyd Griffiths, Vale-street. RE-ARRANGEMENT OF THE SMITH- FIELD. Plans have been before the Council for some time^showing the proposed alterations to the Smithfield, with the view of making it more attractive to dealers, etc., and of placing the auction marts in the horse mar- ket. The matter came forward at the pre- sent meeting, but it was unanimously re- solved to postpone the whole question until the annual meeting of the Council on the 9th prox. YSTRAD ROAD. xt was decided on the application of the owner to place a lamp on Ystrad-road, near the houses recently built there. GAS COMPANY AND LEAKAGES. The Council had complained of the con- tinual cutting up and boring of the streets by the Gas Company in search for leakages, and a letter was now read from the Com- pany, stating that'thev were considering the question of inserting- an apparatus on the main, which would obviate the necessity of cutting open the streets. A QUESTION OF LEGAL CHARGES. At its last meeting the Council referred back to the Finance Committee the bills of Mr A. O. Evans, solicitor, and Mr Per- kins, Abergele, in connection with the licence of the Farmer's Arms, which has been extinguished for compensation amount- ing to £ 33 and £15 respectively. It was now reported that Mr Evans had consented to reduce the bill by £ 2 2s.. it being understood also that Mr Perkins would do likewise. Mr James Hughes moved, and Mr Robt. Owen seconded, that Mr Evans-' oiler be ac- cepted. This was carried. FIRE BRIGADE HOSE. A quantity of hose belonging to the fire brigade having recently been condemned after a test, it was unanimously resolved to purchase 12 fifty feet lengths at a cost of i- Ss., together with a dividing breaching at a cost of 2 7s 6d. BIRTH AND DEATH RATES. The report of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Collin Lewis) showed that the birth rate for the month was equivalent to 9.31 per thousand per annum of the inhabi- tants, and the death rate to 5.59. For the past quarter the figures were 21.4 and 7.54 respectively. REDUCTION OF RATES. On the motion of Mr J. Humphreys Jones, chairman of the Finance Committee, it was decided to levy a general district rate of 2S in the £ on houses, and 6d on land for the half-year ending 31st of March next. This shows a reduction of 2d on the preceding rate, and the committee hoped to further reduce it by next year (hear, hear). SUGGESTED WORK FOR THE UN- EMPLOYED. With the view of providing work for the unemployed, and of carrying out of what he considered a necessary improvement, Mr J. Harrison Jones wrote suggesting the con- struction of a footpath in Love Lane from a spot opposite the schools to the top of Llewelyn's Lane. Mr J. H. Wynne pointed out that the road at this point was already too narrow for vehicular traffic, and a footpath would, in his opinion, be highly objectionable. his opinion, be highly objectionable. On the motion of Mr Miller, seconded by Mr Cottom, it was resolved to deal with the matter and the question of unemployment generally in private. ATTENDANCES. This being the last meeting of the year, the list of attendances was submitted. Thirteen Council meetings were held and the attendances were as follows :—Council- lor Cottom, 13; The Mayor. Alderman Robt. Owen, Alderman J. Humphrey Jones, Coun- cillors T. Lloyd Jones, J. H. Wynne and S. T. Miller, 12; Alderman James Hugh, Councillors H. D. Hughes and J. Motris Davies, i i CouncillorTe. B. Clough., to; CouaciHors Lunt Griffiths and William I J?årrYi-"{)ej Alderman A. Lloyd Jones, -7 Councillor R. T. Ellis, 5. Out of a possible 10, Councillor D. H. Davies mad &

DENBIGH COUNTY COURT. A LLANRHAIADR RIGHT OF WAY DISPUTE. At Denbigh County Court to-day week, before his Honour Judge Moss, Hugh Lloyd Davics, tailor and farmer, of Tyrau Duon, Llanrhaiadr, sought to recover Zi as damages for trespass from John Willi-.t-ns, of Tyddyn Ucha, in the same parish. Mr Walter O. Jones, Ruthin, represented the plaintiff, and Mr O. R. Moseley defended. The plaintiff's case was that although nominal damages were claimed, the real question at issue was whether or not the de- fendant had a right of w over plaintiff's land. Half a mile away from Tyrau Duon, but attached to it, was a field called Cae Mynydd, which was in the occupation of plaintiff. Adjoining was a quillet called Maesyfran, in the physical possession of the defendant, but whose tenancy was disputed by plaintiff, on the ground that he, and not the defendant was the real tenant. The de- fendant held that he had a right of way through Cae Mynydd, there being no egress from Maesyfran to the highway. In support of his advocate's statement, plaintiff gave evidence describing the tres- pass. He had written a letter of complaint to Williams, but received no reply. De- fendant forced the gate of Cae Mynydd off its hinges and broke the hooks. For the defence, Mr Moseley argued that Maesyfran had been cut off some glebe land when the new road from Llanrhaiadr to Gyffylliog was made some years ago. There being no egress from the quillet to the high- way, there had always been a right of way through Cae Mynydd. The defendant, in evidence, alleged that plaintiff had threatened to prevent anybody going to the quillet. It was impossible to cut an opening to the highway, owing to a deep ditch and the high level of the road. The Judge held that there was no right of way and gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs. CLAIMING DAMAGES FOR ASSAULT. The same plaintiff sought damages from Hugh and Themas Williams, sons of the defendant in the other case, for assault. The same solicitors again appeared. Plaintiff's case was, that on the 13th of July, he, his son and a boy m.med White. were in Cae Mynydd dressing sheep. A brother of the defendant's came along the field with food, but was turned back by plaintiff. Thos. Williams then came on the scene, used threatening language, and dealt plaintiff a severe blow in the mouth, cutting open his lip. Hugh Williams subsequently appeared and he also struck plaintiff, threw him on his back into the hedge and pummel- led him on the head. Davies, it was stated was very ståÐusly injured and had to be medically treated. The general damages claimed were on account of the disfigure- ment caused to the plaintiff. A mass of evidence was called in support of plaintiff's version of the dispute. For the defence, Thos. Williams said he went to plaintiff to cet permission for his little brother to pass along Cae Mynydd, and the plaintiff immediately hit him with a bri- dle and dealt similarly with his brother Hugh. What they did was in self-defence. The Judge described the case as fit for the police court and one that oug-ht to have been settled long ago by sensible people. Henry Ellis stated that the plaintiíl was the aggressor so far as Hugh Williams was concerned. Judgment in favour of the plaintiff and £ 2 and costs was entered. A SUMMER CAMPING GROUND. Evan Jones, farmer, Ty'nvgraig, Nantv- glyn, sued James Jones and Eric Roberts, both of Denbigh, for 20s., due for the use and occupation of a field at Rhan Hir, Bryn- trillvn. Mr Walter O. Jones, in stating the case for the plaintiff, said the defendants were chairman and secretary respectively of a company of voung gentlemen who obtained use of the field in question as a camping ground. Theyamped there on the first oc- casion in 1905, repeating it in rgo6, and 1908. Although they promised to pay plain- tiff, all they did was to send him 10s and a vote of thanks for his kindness. The Judge having to leave, the case was adjourned to the Ruthin court.

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