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THE DEBTS OF LOCAL AU ftlORITIES.
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THE DEBTS OF LOCAL AU ftlORITIES. The Statistical Abstract published at the end of last week contains many interesting figures, but not the least important is the table showing the increase in the indebtedness of the local au- thorities of the three kingdoms. During the past 30 years there has been a great development of municipal activity, and this has necessarily been accompanied not only by an expansion of the ordinary annual expenditure, but also of the capital liabilities of the local bodies. In 1883-4 the total local indebtedness amounted to 19,3 mil- lions, but by 1898-9 it had increased to 276 mil- lions, and in 1905-6 to 564 millions. That is to say, in the seven years from 1899 to 1906 the debts of the local authorities were more than doubled, the aggregate showing an increase of 288 millions, as compared with an increase of only 83 millions in the earlier period of fifteen years. Even if the 43 millions involved in the buying out of the London Water Companies be allowed for, the increase in the seven years was 245 millions—nearly fifty millions more than the ? entire local indebtedness in 1883-4. r Speaking broadly, the rapid development of local undertakings indicated by these figures may be regarded with satisfaction. For, in the main, the money has been spent to improve the sani- tary conditions of the people, and to provide them with better water and better lighting. A very large sum has been absorbed by sewerage and drainage works, and in the financial sense this expenditure is ncn-productive, but looked at with regard to life and health it has been in the very best sense remunerative. This is especially applicable to towns like Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Rhyl. The disposal of sewage has been one of the most difficult problems of local government, and even yet the last word has not been said eoncerning it. But in recent years a great ad- vance has been made, which has contributed in BO small degree to the steady reduction in the rate of mortality. Another item of expendi- ture, which save in exceptional cases is unpro- 1 ductive, is what passes under the name of public improvements. Street widenings, etc., fall under this heading, and it may be safely said that such expenditure is largely necessary because previous generations have not had an adequate sense of the requirements of urban populations. Smaller items would be accounted for by parks and open spaces, baths and washhouses, and public li- braries, all of which involve a call upon the ratepayers. Nor must we omit to mention the large capital outlay upon school buildings, for which the only return that can be looked for is the educational advancement of the people. But a large proportion of the money raised on loan by the local authorities had been devoted to the establishment, purchase, or development of great productive undertakings, such as water, gas, electricity and tramways. And the end of such expenditure is not yet within sight. For year by year fresh needs arise not only in the more important centres of population, but also in the manufacturing villages. The search for good supplies of water is always going on, and there is, happily, less and less disposition to place such a monopoly in the hands of private companies. From the financial standpoint, the gasworks of the municipalities are perhaps the most success- ful of the civic monopolies, though on this point it is necessary to remember both in relation to water and gas that the chief end sought is not profit, but an adequate service at low prices. It is, indeed, a debatable question among the supporters of municipal trading whether it is fair to the consumers to relieve the rates by maintain- iag higher prices than are necessary to meet all capital charges and provide a sinking fund. Per- haps the more prudent course is to retain a suffi- cient margin, where a reasonably low price has been reached, to form a reserve, but it would clearly be a mistake, either in the case of gas or water, to maintain high prices for the purpose of relieving the ratepayer. For it must not be forgotten that these are commodities used for many trade purposes, and that to keep the charges unnecessarily high would impose a han- dicap upon home manufacturers. Although we do not adopt the pessimistic views expressed in some quarters concerning the increase of local liabilities, yet it must be admitted that the re- cent rate of increase has been very high, and this fact may very well be taken into consideration by local bodies before fresh schemes of capital ixpenditure are agreed upon. In some cases there is no practical alternative, but in relation to schemes which are not of a pressing nature there is much to be said for delay. In a few years many of the present municipal loans will fall in, and urban areas which are already rated at seven or eight shillings in the £ may very well hesitate to enter upon any large outlay which can be deferred without danger to the health and well-being of the community.
The Flint and Denbigh Show.
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The Flint and Denbigh Show. The sixty-sixth annual financial report of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society shows that, in spite of the very unfavourable weather which marred the event, the show held at Rhyl this year was an unqualified success, at any rate from the financial standpoint. The Finance Committee announce that a credit bal- ance of over 240 remains on the year's working. This, wo are told, is "principally owing to the ever-increasing prize list, which is nearly £230 more than was offered when the show last viaited Rhyl in 1904." The property and funds belonging to the Society are valued at ;CIW2, and of that sum J6949 have been invested in Bank of England stock. The new departure made in 1907 of throwing the poultry, pigeon, and dog sections open to the United Kingdom was again successful at Rhyl. There is but one plaintive note throughout the report, and that refers to the comparatively small number of members enrolled on the Society's books. This is a matter which could no doubt easily be reme- died by the present members using their influ- ence to get others to take a practical interest in the Society. Next year's show will be held at Colwyn Bay, where the adjourned annual meet- ing of the Society will be held next Wednesday to discuss preliminary arrangements. »
A Pertinent Query.
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A Pertinent Query. Who will be the Welsh Minister when the Unionists are in power? At the present time there isn't a single Conservative member for Wales. It was suggested to Sir Herbert Ro- berts that it would be a graceful thing on the part of the Liberals to give Mr Lewis Morgan an unopposed return for North Monmouthshire at the general election in order that we may have a Tory Welsh Minister ready. Sir Her- bert looked aghast. "What about M'Kenna?" he asked. And all the reply he got was. "Well, what about him?" » »
"Legendary Ancestry."
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"Legendary Ancestry." A reviewer in the November "Nationalist" blazes out over one remark in the Newnes bio- graphy of Mr Lloyd George. The biographer hints that the Chancellor of the Exchequer came of Flemish stock. "Who cares about his legend- ary landowning ancestors?" demands the angry reviewer; "the real Lloyd George was born into poverty, with no backing save that of a noble mother and an equally noble uncle. The real Lloyd George is great enough to start a pedigree of his own. And why does Mr Hugh Edwards tell us that Mrs Lloyd George, who is one of the excellent of the earth, is a descendent of Owen Glyndwr? This is pure 'Family Herald' snob- bery. Mrs Lloyd George would not be raised a cubit in moral worth or social stature were it proved that she is a descendant of the Angel Gabriel or any other equally well-known Welsh- man of pre-Adamite times. » t
Practical Socialism.
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Practical Socialism. "Say, what is Socialism, lad Asked Bill of neighbour Jim. And Jim began explaining with His customary vim. "It's like this 'ere," quoth he; "if you Ten million gold 'uns had One-half you'd give to feed the poor." Said Bill: 'Twound make me glad." "And if you'd but a hundred, Bill, One-half would likewise go-" But Bill a bit uneasy got, And merely grunted, "Oh!" "Now, let's get pers'nal like," said Jim; "If you had half-a-crown, A half of it you ought to give A poor man's grief to drown." "Now, I am poor— but Bill broke in: (Because he'd smelt the rat) "Just half-a-crown is what I've got, And you'll get none of that." J. TUDOR REES, in the "Western Mail." A
The Ghost in the Garden.
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The Ghost in the Garden. A Welsh miner, before retiring to rest late one moonlight night, looked out of his bedroom win- dow, and with a suppressed and horrified ex- clamation drew in his head, and running down- stairs cautiously knocked at his neighbour's dear. "Hello!" said his neighbour's wife, looking out of the bedroom window. "Isht, Mrs Jones!" cried the collier cautiously. "There is a ghost sittin' on the flagstones in your back garden "Isht, don't talk so loud!" said Mrs Jones. "Not a ghost it is. My 'usband it is. 'E was pushed into the sump in the pit to-day an' got wet through. 'E 'ave swore 'e will make a desp-rate attempt to ketch a cowld for to claim compensation, so 'e is spendin' the night sittin' on the Bagstones in 'is shurrt." 0
Prospects of Old Age Pensions.
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Prospects of Old Age Pensions. Mr Ellis Davies, M.P., is qualifying for office and Cabinet rank when Mr Lloyd George be- comes Premier. He studies every Blue Book, and has a voracious appetite for statistics. He has just discovered that a man's expectation of an old age pension increases eight times over his chance of living to reach the age of 70. The mortality tables show that of every 34 persons who die there is only one over 70 years of age. But in the moneyed classes, those who leave property to their heirs, one out of every four is over 70. The prospect of enjoying a pension will act as an elixir of life, says Mr Ellis Davies, and those who do not die at an earlier age will live to be 70! But just fancy how the Chancellor of the Exchequer will then fare! He has now to provide seven millions a year for those over 70. If their number is to be increased eight times over, as Mr Ellis Davies prophesies, the Trea- sury must provide L56,000,000 a year for old age pensions
Unemployment and Disestablishment.
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Unemployment and Disestablishment. History ever repeats itself. We are assured on the unimpeachable authority of his latest biographer that the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his boyhood days had occasion to give his little brother William a good "hiding" for say- ing something which he ought not to have said. William, apparently, remains "little brother Wil- liam" still, and is as irresponsibly impulsive as ever. On Saturday, at Carnarvon, addressing an audience made up of working men, he pooh- pooed the unemployed difficulty, and declared it must not be allowed to arrest the progress of Disstablishment Up got a common-sense quarryman and said he was no whit behind Mr William George in his advocacy of Disestablish- ment, but if they were to be told that workmen's families must continue to live on less than half rations in order to pass a Disestablishment Bill first, he, for one, would forswear Welsh national- ism for ever We expect that big brother David had a rod in pickle again for little brother Wil- liam for thus spoiling the effect of the Chancel- lor's Swansea speech. p w
From Orchards to Hen-Roosts.
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From Orchards to Hen-Roosts. Those who can spare time for a perusal of the "Life of Mr Lloyd George" which has just been written by Mr J. Hugh Edwards, will acknow- ledge the truth of the old proverb which tells us that "the child is the father of the man." In his boyhood's days Mr Lloyd George was -well, let us say a marauder. No orchard within a reasonable distance was safe from the depredations of the boy. He raided rabbit warrens; and levied heavy con- tributions on the more toothsome products of the neighbouring farms. We read that Although the land all around the village was strictly pre- served, that did not prevent the youngsters from having their full share of Nature's bounties in the shape of fruit and nuts"observe the germ of Socialistic tendencies The fruit which was grown with care and at some expense was not considered the property of the grower-it was one of Nature's bounties, to be "annexed" even though at personal risk. The author of this in- teresting work is silent on one most important subject. We are not told whether, in his early days, the future Chancellor of the Exchequer raided other people's hen-roosts. Only a few weeks has elapsed since he coolly declared that if the Trade declined to be robbed by confisca- tion of their property, there were "other hen- roosts," the contents of which might be "an- nexed" for the purpose of making that big defi- ciency in the Budget, which looms large in the immediate future. Property owners will note this threat. The Church will bear it in mind; so will lords of the manor; so will railway share- holders.
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Evidently there is a fear that the suffragettes may find their way into the Bangor congrega- tion of the Welsh University when Mr Lloyd George is to receive the honorary degree. The greatest care is taken in giving out tickets of admission. Members of the court entitled to at- tend are asked to state definitely whether they intend to be present, and if they require a ticket for a lady the name and address of the lady must be given. Mr Westlake-Morgan, for some years the well-known organist of Bangor Cathedral, was the recitalist at the Royal Albert-hall at Sun- day's concert. This is the only occasion upon which a Welsh organist has been elected for this duty.
PERSONAL.
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PERSONAL. An improvement is reported in the condition of Alderman Thomas Lewis, Bangor, and he is now able to take carriago exercise. Lady McLaren has returned to London from the Continent, where she has been superintend- ing the completion of her villa at the Oap d'Antibes. Mr Clement Edwards, M.P., is to be one of tho speakers at a public demonstration at Wrex- ham on November 13th, jvhen Mr Ilemmerde, M.P., will occupy the chair. Among those who intend to be present at the dinner to be given this (Thursday) evening at the Welsh Club to inaugurate the new club- rooms and to do honour to the National Eistedd- fod, which is to be held in London next year, are Lord Glantawe, Viscount Hill, Sir Ivor Her- bert, Sir Isambard Owen, Sir Marchant Wil- liams, Sir Harry Reichel, and Mr Llewelyn Wil- liams, M.P.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. The "London Gazette" announces that Major and Hon. Lieut.-Colonel E. M. B. Vaughan, 3rd V.B. (Welsh Regiment), resigns his com- mission, with permission to retain his rank, and to wear the prescribed uniform. 4th (Denbighshire) Royal Welsh Fusiliers.— Lieut.-Col. and Hon. Col. W. C. Cronwallis- West, Retired List (Vols.), from the Hon. Col- onelcy of too 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is ap- pointed to the Hon. Colonelcy of the batt., with precedence as in the Vol. Force (April 1). 5th (FlintshireO Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Lieut-- Col. the Hon. Co!. J. S. Roberts, Retired List (Vols.), from the Hon. Colonelcy of the 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is appointed to the Hon. Colonsloy of the batt., with precedence as in the Vol. Force (April 1); Capt. T. B. Hardern re- signs his commission, with permission to retain, his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform (Aug. 1). 7th Merioneth and Montgomery Batt., the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—D. O. Davies and 1. O. W. Williams to be Soo. Lieuts. (Aug. 8). ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. WeiL-jJi Border Mounted Brigade Field Ambu- lance.—A. G. Hamilton (late Capt. 5th (Earl of Chester's) Cheshire Reg.) to be Ca.pt. (April 1). YEOMANRY. Denbighshire (Hussars).—Qr.-Mr- and Hon. Capt. (Q#Mr. uid Hon. Capt., retired pay) F. C. Butchetr is granted the hon. rank of Maj. (Aug. 5).
ARCHBISHOP OF YORK RETIRES.
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ARCHBISHOP OF YORK RETIRES. THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH AND THE VACANT SEE. The Court Circular of Saturday made the following announcement The King this afternoon received in audience the Archbishop of York upon his resignation of the See of York. Dr. Maclagan, who is 82 years of age, has been Arch- bishop of York since 1S91, having previously been the Bishop of Lichfield for thirteen years. As a young man he served in the Army in India, retiring as lieuten- ant in 1S52 and taking Holy Orders. For a time he was honorary chaplain to Queen Victoria, and at the corona- tion he crowned Queen Alexandra. The names of several bishops are mentioned in con- nection with the vacant Archbishopric of York. A London correspondent states that the names mosi canvassed are those of the Bishop of Ripon and the Bishop of St. Asaph. Dr Boyd Carpenter was appointed to Ripon by Mr Gladstone, and he has, the writer adds, social and intellectual gifts as well as knowledge of the arch-diocese, which would make him an appropriate successor to Dr. Maclagan. Dr. Edwards, of St. Asaph, though he has been nearly twenty years in his present diocese, is tlny sixty years of age, and is recognised as one of the ablest members of the Episcopate. While he was one of the sturdiest opponents of Welsh Dises- tablishment, and one of the most effective critics of Mr Birrcll's Education Bill of 1906, he was shown by his own bill of this year that on the latter subject he is not irreconcilable. He numbers among his friends Mr Lloyd George, with whom he was one of the authors of the Ca.diff compromise, and Mr Churchill, at whose marriae-e he officiated. Sir Francis Edwards, one of the Welsh Liberal members, is his cousin. On general politirs, apart from Church and education questions, Dr. Edwards is believed not to be widely out of sympathy with the present Government, but, apart from that, his administrative abilities are such as to give him a strong claim to promotion if he should desire it. Another London correspondent states that the Bishop of Hereford may be offered the post, if Mr Asquith de- sires to appoint a man with the express object of lead- ing the province of York towards the kind of com- promise on the education question that the Govern- ment desire. The Parliamentary correspondent of the "Pall Mall Gazette" savs' a more probable appointment to the vacant archbishopric than most of those mentioned in various quarters is that of Dr. Jayne, Bishop of Chester. It is doubtful, says the correspondent, if the Bishop of St. Asaph would leave his native Wales and its church on the eve of the battle which is threatened. The resignation of the Archbishop (says the "Western Mail") has a special interest for Wales, on account of the probability that the Bishop of St. Asaph may suc- ceed him. It has ben known for some time that Dr. Maclagan contemplated retiring, his advanced age ren. dering the duties of his great position increasingly onerous each year. It has been understood that when the retirement occurred the most likely successor would prove to be the Bishop of St. Asaph. There can be no question of Dr. Edwards's fitness for the post. There has been and there is no doughtier champion of the Church. He has always been in the front rank of Church fighters; known far and wide as "the fighting bisho-p," he has done more, perhaps, than any other living Churchman in killing each successive attempt to Disestablish the Welsh Church. Rccognised as a trenchant opponent, yet he is respected by Nonconfor- mists as a fair fighter, and his promotion to the Arch- bishopric of York would cause the liveliest satisfaction to people of all creeds and politics among his country- men in Wales.
THE EDUCATION PROBLEM.
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THE EDUCATION PROBLEM. THE CHANCES OF COMPROMISE. A correspondent sends the following statement:- "At the beginning of last week the chances of com- promise on the education, question were very consider- able, but it is understood that difficulties, perhaps not entirely unforeseen, have arisen it the last moment. It is believed that the majority of Churchmen were quite wilting to concede effective public control, free- dom of teachers from tests, and that there should be no payment out of public moneys for denominational teaching. But, in return, they asked for a right of en- try into all-e provided schools as well as the ex- isting Voluntary schools in the country, during school hours. "Influential Nonconformists desired that, if the right of entry into these schools were given at all, it should only be at the option of the local education authority. This will not satisfy even the most moderate among the Churchmen. It may be taken for granted that there will be no compromise unless this absolute right of en- try is conceded. If this were conceded it is believed that the Church would, but with great reluctance, con- sent that a rule sSbuld be established forbidding the head teachers in rural schools to give the denomina- tional instruction."
NET RESULTS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
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NET RESULTS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. According to the returns to hand, the Conservatives gained 131 seats at the Municipal Elections, the Liber- als 33, the Labour party 11, the Socialists 9, and the Independents 4.
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The Admiralty orders for about 2,000,000 tons of-coal have all been placed in Cardiff (with several firms) at about 14a f.o.b. net, for de- livery over 1909. Mr Jdhn Humphreys, "of Forge, Machynlleth, can daim the distinction of being the first pen- ■ sooner in Mantgome ry.ehixe. Ho is 82.
DENBIGHSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
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DENBIGHSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. COST OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY. RATE INCREASED ONE PENNY. THE PROPOSED NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR WALES. BRYMBO SCHOOL DISPUTE. (From Our Reporter). Mr W. G. Dodd presided at a meeting of the Denbighshire Educations Committee, held at the Queen Hotel, Chester, yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. 'The attendance included the Rev. T. Lloyd, Colonel Sandbach, Miss Gee, Mrs Parker Davies, Mrs R. J. Powell, Messrs E. W. Thomas, H. Hughes, J. Stephen Jones, R. A. Jones, J. Allen, F. A. Sturge, J. Darlington, John Ro- berts, Bennet Jones, J. Wilcoxson, E. R. Parry, Christmas Jones, Geo. Cromar, J. D. Jones, and Ed. Allen. NATIONAL COUNCIL PROBLEM. Tho report of the Conference at Shrewsbury, on September 25th, in support of an appeal to Parliament for the establishment of a National Education Council for Wales was laid before the meeting. The CHAIRMAN (Mr Dodd) stated that if the proportional representation on the proposed National Council were carried out as contem- plated, Denbighshire would get at least six mem- bers on the Council, with the condition attached that the Wrexham Education Authority should be represented specially amongst those members. Tho whole scheme was under consideration, and it followed almost entirely upon the scheme which wci agreed upon at Llandrindod Wells. He was pleased to see there was such a unanimous opin- ion in regard to this movement, which Denbigh- shire had not been slow in following up. Mr J. DARLINGTON said he attended the Conference at Shrewsbury, and it appeared to him there was such divergence of opinion as entirely to upset, so far a3 he could gather, the intention of the Conference. He would like to ask whether the scheme provided that the Welsh National Council was to be a representative Coun- cil, which was to have absolute control over edu- cation in Wales and Monmouthshire, or whether there was to be a Secretary for Wales, who was to be responsible to the Government for Welsh education. When they got to Shrewsbury they were told they could not have a Welsh National Council unless they had a Secretary for Wales, but it occurred to him that they as an Education Authority could not very well introduce the mat- ter of a Webh Secretary to oontrol Welsh affairs without some mandate upon which to act, but then came the fact that the Welsh Secretary must oontrol, and not the Welsh National Council. That was entirely opposed, as he understood it, to the idea that was in the minds of those who were sent to the Conference. Their idea was that there was to be a Welsh National Council, which would be representative, and would have full control. He wished to ask the Chairman whether the scheme now being drafted did give absolute control to the Welsh National Coun- cil? The CHAIRMAN said that was one of the thorny questions which would come before the next meeting of the Drafting Committee. There was no doubt that the Secretary would be para- mount. The draft provided that "the office of Secretary shall be constituted on the lines of the Secretary for Scotland Act." "The Minister for Wales sha.ll be responsible to Parliament for any act of the Council." So far as the Council itself was concerned, anything it did would have to be sanctioned by the Secretary. Mr J. DARLINGTON Then, what is the good of having a National Council? The Minister for Wales will be responsible to Parliament, and no- bedv else. The CHAIRMAN: I think it would be wise for us as education bodies to get as much power as we possibly can, even if we start in a very small way, and once the body is constituted, no doubt it will be able to look after itself, and as time goes on, it will have further powers. We must be in leading strings to start with. I do not think it is right to interpose any obstacle. No harm is being done, and very much good may be done (hear, hear). Mr DARLINGTON: I am much ob'iged to you, sir. NEW APPOINTMENT. Mr D. Griffith Jones, Blaenau Festiniog, was appointed headmaster of the Blaenau Llanger- now School, at a salary of JB90 with a house. PROTEST FROM ABERGELE. A letter was read from the Abergtelc County School Governors protesting against the dual control of the county schools as regards exa- mination, and suggesting that the only exami- nation should be that of the Central Welsh Board. DECREASING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The report of the Attendance Committee showed that sinoe June, 1906, when the attend- ance reached the high-water mark of 88 per cent., it had steadily decreased, and from Janu- ary to June last it was only 86.7 per cent. Various reasons were assigned .for the decrease, including the partial exclusion of children under five years of agia, the largely increased number of these who loft the elementary for the second- ary schools. In West Denbighshire 416 children raided outside tho jurisdiction of the Commit- tee and 752 were between two and three miles from a school, while 2044 were between one and two miles. The total numbar on the books in West Denbighshire was 7522, so that a very large pro- portion of the children lived at long distances from the school buildings. It was suggested by Mr J. O. Davies, the organiser, that in order to secure good attend- ance in the oountiiy districts more attention. might be paid to the comfort and welfare o.f children coming from a long distance by pro- viding facilities for drying their clothes and warming their food.' Under the old regime it was customary for children from a distance to remafln at home during wet weather, but under present circumstances pressure was being brought to bear upon them to attend in all weathers, and a breakdown in health was a fairly frequent result. HEATING OF SCHOOLS. Mr J. STEPHEN JONES referred to the ne- cessity of seeing to the proper heating of schools, and tho managers should see that the children's clothing was dried and their food warmed when they had walked a considerable distance. TEMPORARY SCHOOL AT OLD COLWYN. It was decided to vote the trustees of the Baptist Chapel, Old Colwyn, the sum of £10 towards the sanitary arrangements in connection with the room which was to be used as a tem- porary schoolroom. DISi'RICT MANAGERS AND "URGENT" RliPAIRS. Dealing with the question of the authority of distriot managers to expend more than £10 on urro-ent repairs without the sanction of the Com- mittee, Mr THOMAS said he did not think it wise to use the word "urgent," as it was often a case of saving' money if repairs were effected as soon as the necessity arose. It was explained by the CHAIRMAN and Mr D. S. DAVIES that district managers had no authority to spend money on repairs unices urgently required, and in that case the expendi- ture could not, without direct authority, exceed £ 10. STAFFING NEW DCHOOLS. It was stated that at least six of the new schools in single school areas would be ready by the end of the year. Colwyn Boy and Llan- fairtalhaiarn Schools extensions would also be completed by that time, and the necessary ax- rangements would be made for staffing the .schools. THE BRYMBO SCHOOL DISPUTE. Col. SANDBACH called attention to the re- port of the meeting held on uuly 31st, in which the Committee had declined to consider the question of maintaining ox controlling the pro- posed voluntary school at Brymbo until they Toocived the decision of the Board of Education in regard to the question wnether a school, in which religious instruction wall be given in school hours in oonformity with the doctrines of the Established Churcb of England, can be car- ried on in the school buildings belonging to the Wrexham Parochial Charitass. He asked if the decision had been received. The SECRETARY replied in the negative. Col. SANDBACH proposed that a request be made for the decision of the Board of Educa- tion, in order that an end could be put to the disastrous and undosirable state of things at Brymbo. tThe CHAIRMAN did not think that any harm could be done by passing such a resolution, as they all desired that an end should be put to the present state of things. He believed that it was possible for some arrangement to be come to by which an end would be put to the dis- pute- Mr EDWARD ROBERTS and Mr D. S. DAVIES suggested that as it was likely that ar- rangements would be made, Colonel Sandbach should defer his resolution for a month. Colonel SANDBACH said he did not want to do anything that would prejudice a settlement, and after hearing what the chairman said he withdrew his proposal. While the committee were dealing with the re- port of the Attendance Committee, Colonel SANDBACH said it was ridiculous for the com- mittee to have directed the attendance officer of Brymbo that it was not part of his duty to see to the attendance at the Church School. The result would be that the attendance officer would be a laughing stock to the children. It was the duty of the attendance officer to get all possible children to attend school, or the ratepayers lost money. He proposed that the attendance offi- cer be directed to see to the attendance at the Church Schools. Mr J. WILCOXON, Mr THOMAS, and the Rev. T. LLOYD contended that the Brymbo school was on the same footing as a private school; it not being under the authority of the committee. Mr S. JONES urged that all questions dealing with the Brymbo school should be dealt with by the Special Committee. Colonel SANDBACH said he was satisfied with having called attention to the matter, and he withdrew his resolution. THE COST OF EDUCATION. INTERESTING FIGURES. Mr D. S. DAVIES referred to the report of the Staff Committee, and said that 40 teachers had improved their status, and they had found employment for all with the exception of five. There were 23 student teachers who were moved on, and 22 pupil teachers had the period of their engagements extended for one year to enable them to pass. It was a new experience to find that they had more teachers than they could find employment for. Attention had been f ruled to the fact that the rate was increased by "d in the JE, making Is, for the year. He would pcint out that on the appointed day they paid in fa' es to teachers £ 40,023, whereas now they paid £45,381, an increase of 13 per cent. Then again the average attendance had increased from 17,773 to 19,288 or 1515, although the number on the books had decreased by 933. The cost per child on education had gone up from 45s to 47s. He thought that they could pride themselves on the fact that whereas on the appointed day they had only 490 recognised adult teachers, now they had 723, and the average was one teacher for every 28 pupils, as against one for every 37 on the appointed day. Denbighshire was also a food first if they compared it with other admin- istrative counties as regards the number of pupils to each certificated teacher. For the whole of England it was 73.7, for Wales 80.9, but for Denbighshire it was 66.9, so that Denbigh- shire held the premier position. If they took the figures of the certificated teachers to the t average attendance they found that while England had 13.6 per 1000, Wales 12.4, and Den- bighshire had 15.0, so that their schools were well staffed. It was a question whether the rate- payers did not think that it was time they called "a halt," but he was satisfied that they were giving good value for the extra Id rate. Colonel SANDBACH said that the committee had urged people to let their children enter the teaching profession, believing that they would have a gold mine and handsome salaries. He felt that with so many teachers available they should get rid of the supplementary teachers who had passed no examination other than that for vaccination (laughter). Let them ask the sup- plementary teachers to qualify as teachers or to leave. Mr D. S. DAVIES'said that many of the sup- plementary teachers were excellent ones, and that the committee were doing all they could to get them to improve their status. Mr J. WTLCOXON said that for once in a way he could agree with Colonel Sandbach as to the sunplementary teachers, and unless they did attend the Saturday morning classes and qualify they could not expect to be continued in the schools. Mr E. W. THOMAS claimed that despite the fact that the rate had gone up so much the rural schools were no better than they used to be. It was the urban schools which had been better equipped, but the country people had t. pay equally with the town. Miss GEE asked if Mr Thomas co,¡ld prove that the rural schools had not improved. Mr GOMER ROBERTS said he could point to at least 15 schools. Mr SIMON JONES: Perhaps it is he fresh air. Mr STEPHEN JONES said it was the fault of the rural districts that the schools had not improved so much as in the urban areas, as the latter had had the advantage of the H school bonrd system. It was the fault of he Act of 1902. Mr THOMAS said no doubt the "nrr. ease of adult teachers was satisfactory from in educa- tional point of view, but the rural schools did adult teachers was satisfactory from in educa- tional point of view, but the rural schools did not !z(,t the increase, and he felt tólat "I: tvhools should be equally equipped. Mr D. S. DAVIES said Mr Thomas' school had had an additional teacher, so he could not complain. Mr THOMAS: Yes, just a fortnight apo laughter). Mr DARLINGTON said he was pleased to f nd that members on the other side of th9 table agreed with him that despite the la' gl3 irir ofse of expenditure the rural schools were no letter than under the old order of things. Mr CROMAR suggested that Mr Darlington should got the Government to alter the Educa- tion Act of 1902. Mr DARLINGTON replied that they had to administer the Act, and not treat one section of schools different to another. Mr DAVIES moved for a return of all teach- ers appointed to schools since the appointed day. Mr S. JONES seconded. The CHAIRMAN did not think that members were justified in speaking of the rates as they had done. Someone had said that the rates were going up by leaps and bounds, but as a matter of fact it was once Is in the J6, then it went down to lid, then to 10d and it had now gone up to Is. LLANRWST NON-PROVIDED SCHOOL. Correspondence was reported to have taken place between the Secretaries and the Medical Officer of Health with regard to the defective condition of the sanitary arrangements and sur- face water drains of the above school, and the managers were requested to state whether they would carry out the Medical Officer's recommen- dations. ABERGELE SATURDAY CLASSES. It was reported that while the teaching at these classes was efficient and painstaking, the supple- mentary teachers did not attend as regularly as they should do. PUPIL TEACHER CANDIDATES. It was recommended that in all cases where pupil teacher candidates are too young for recog- nition as bursars, that their scholarships be ex- tended one year, so as to enable them to qualify for recognition as bursars, provided a favourable report be received upon their conduct and pro- gress. ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL. The Higher Education Committee asked for an explanation as to the following payments by the Board of Education in respect of the Abergele County School:-1903, L112 3s 3d, and 1906, JE57 10s. Explanation was also solicited in respect-of the. L increaso from JE97 6s 4d to JE204 5s 4d, regarding the arrears of fees (tuition and books), of the Denbigh County School. EDUCATION OF GIRLS IN THE DENBIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS. The Higher Education Committee recommend- ed the continuation of the temporary grant of 2200 to tho Denbigh County Schools, to enable the scholarship holders and bursars to continue their education in the County Schools for the second and third years. Also, that E10 10s be paid to the head teacher for preparing for, and conducting the special scholarships examination. COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS. Mr E. Morris, M.A., Wrexham, was re-appoint- ed examiner for th" scholarships cf the elemen- tary schools for 1909. COLWYN BAY HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Regarding an account of JE21 15s for supplying timber to the Manual Instruction Classes at this school, a request had been made for an amended estimate, but as the order had been placed before the meeting of the committee, it was decided to pay the amount subject to full particulars being obtained, and also subject to the attention of the district managers being called to the irregularity of the procedure. Mr ALLEN said the timber supplied would last for two years. THE AUDITOR'S REPORT. The Finance Committee reported that the Audi- tor's report had been received, and that he had pointed out the desirability of losing no time in arriving at a settlement as regards the claims of the Merionethshire County Council in respect of children attending the Merioneth School. THE NEW RATE. The Finance Committee reported that the re- ceipts for elementary education during the past half-year amounted to £ 33,122 5s Id, including B889 5s Id overdraft. The principal expenses were £ 28,532 3s 4d for public elementary schools, £ 144 15s 3d salaries of officials, and 92213 Is Id repayment of loans. For the erection of six schools in single school areas, the Board of Edu- cation had paid L4450 on account, leaving C1755 still due. During the half-year, 26381 14s 5d had been spent from the loan account, including 22206 1611 6d for the Colwyn Bay Boys' and Girls' School additions, JE620 8s 3d for the Infanta' School, and B779 7a 3d for Llanfairtalhaiara. There were balances in hand for schools and alterations JE5375 10s 8d. The estimate for the half-year to March 31st, 1909, showed that £ 24,269 was expected from various sources, and that the product of a 6d rate would be £ 13,464. The principal expenditure was £29,395 for public elementary schools (L24,000 being for teachers' salaries), £ 1433 for officials' salaries, B3710 for repayment of loans, JE:200 for medical inspection of school children and the balance in hand at the end of the half-year was put down at £1286. The Finance Committee recommended that the County Council be informed that a 6d rate would be required for elementary education, and a gd rate for higher education. The rate for the year was Is, as against lid last year. Dealing with the committee's report, Mr CHRISTMAS JONES stated that there was a decrease in grants of 21258, and it was hoped that increased attendance would reduce that sum. It was well to know that this half-year they had paid off the last JE1500 of the £ 6000 raised to work that authority at the start.
BEAUMARIS.
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BEAUMARIS. The result of the polling at Beaumaris was as follows: Mr R. E. Briercliffe, 321; Mr S. Taylor Chadwick, 267; Capt. J. Fraser, 234; Mr W. M. Griffiths, 224; Mr W. J. Thomas, 176; Mr Henry Parry, 119.
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BANGOR. RETIRING MEMBERS RE-ELECTED. At Bangor, only one of the four wards was contested-the North, where Messrs W. Bayne and Joseph Davies, the retiring members, were opposed by Mr Caesar Cooil. The personal element entered largely in-to the contest, and considerable literature was circu- lated on behalf of each candidate. As the polling figures show, the ward was tho- roughly canvassed, and carriages were employed to convey voters to the two polling booths, the Railway Institute, at which Mr H. O. Hughes was the presiding officer, and the Cae- top School, at which Mr Rurnsey Wil- liams was the presiding officer. At the school 414 voted out of a possible 488, and at the Institute 174 voted out of 200. There were two spoilt votes. No incidents of note occurred during the day, and the election was admirably supervised. The counting took place at the Municipal Chambers, Colonel Savage, V.D., the returning officer, being in charge, and shortly after nine I' o'clock, the retiring Mayor (Mr D. Owen) an- nounced the figures as follows to the large crowd which assembled in front of the building:— which assembled in front of the building:— W. Bayne 335 I Jo3M)h Davies 308 C. Cooil 268 The first two are elected. Mr Bayne proposed, and Mr Joseph Davies seconded, a vote of thanks to the returning offi- cer. The result was in accordance with general opinion, though some surprise was occasioned at the heavy poll made by Mr Cooil. The constitution of the Council practically re- mains unchanged, the only new member being Mr John Roberts, coachbuilder, who was elected unopposed for the West Ward, in place of Mr Hugh Griffith.
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DENBIGH. Seven candidates were nominated at Denbigh, but three being withdrawn, the four retiring Councillors were returned unopposed, viz., Messrs C. Cottom, T. Lloyd Jones, H. D. Hughes, and J. H. Wynne one Conservative and three Liberals.
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FLINT. There were six candidates for four seats. The result was as follows.—Mr E. A. Hughes (Liberal agent), 470; Mr C. E. Dyson (C.), 406; Mr J. M. Ellis (L.), 348; Mr T. J. Williams (0.), 297; Mr Robert Price (C.), 245; Mr Charles Jones* (C.), 230. Mr Ellis (L.) takes the place of Mr C. Jones (C.). The other three elected were retiring members.
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PWLLHELI. There were four vacancies at Pwllheli, but for the seventh year in succession there was no con- test. Dr. R. Jones Evans and Mr Cornelius Ro- berts, two of the retiring Councillors, and Mr G. J. Roberts, veterinary surgeon, and Mr F. Oliver, photographer, were elected, this being a gain' of one seat by the Conservatives.
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RUTHIN. The result of the poll was declared late on Monday evening as follows:—T. J. Rouw (C.), 346; W. O. Jones (L.), 250; Edward Fielding (L.), 244; and Tegid Owen (C.), 239, were elected. The other candidates were:—E. Thomas (I.), 176; W. Brocklehurst (C.), 172; and A. Swainson (C.), 140.
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WREXHAM. For the first time for twenty years there were contests in all the four wards in which the bor- ough is divided, the four retiring councillors being all opposed. Tho candidates were the fol- lowing, the retiring members being placed first: —North Ward: Hugh Evans (Lab.), L. B. Row- lands (Ind.) South: T.-B. Taylor (C.), J. P. Da- vies (L.). East: Byse Lewis (L.), F. 0. J. Hunt- ley (C.). West: John Stanford (L.), J. Savage (C.). The results wore:—North Ward: Rowland, 241; Evans, 239. South Ward: Taylor, 529; Davies, 219. East Ward: Lewis, 398; Huntley, 394. West Ward: Stanford, 477; Savage, 367.
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CONWAY. LIBERALS GAIN TWO SEATS. CONGRATULATING THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES- Considerable interest was evinced in the municipal election at Conway, there being eight candidates for the four vacant seats on the Town Council. Mr J. E. Conway Jones presided over a meeting at Deganwjy on Friday evening in sup- port of the Libertal candidates. Referring* to a proposal to, divide the Borough into wards he contended that in view of the fact that Dcganwy paid nearly half the rates, they were entitled to be represented in equal proportion to tihe Conway side of the river. On Saturday evening Mr T. C. Lewis pre- 3ided over a meeting at the Town Hall in sup- port of the Liberal candidates. Mr A. J. Oldman, in the course of his ad- dross, m-ferred to the discussion at the last meeting of the Town Council, and said that Alderman Netherwood had not said a single word which, would cast a reflection upon any other member of the Council. Alderman Netherwood said he was not to blame for the discussion at the last meeting of the Council, and it would have been cowardly on his part not to have defended his Character. He did not go to the Council as a more voting madhine, and no threats, he said, would frighten a Yorkshireman into apologising to the great- est man on earth. He maintained that he had proved the reports in the press did not convey the meaning of the words that he stated in the Council in March. He deprecated any endea- vouor to place on the minutes anything whioh might stain his character. Proceeding, Mr Netherwood said the conditions under which people lived within the Borough needed alter- ing. For instance, they wanted better houses for the working classes. Some time ago the gas works had) been in a ve.fy flourishing condi- tion, and he then proposed that the JBIOOO sur- plus, which they had in hand, should be used towards tho better housing" of the working classes of Conway. But that was not done, with the result that the surplus had dwindled away, and yet the other party professed to have im- proved the finances of the Borough. Again alluding to the last Council meeting, Mr Netherwood said he had been "attacked in a most shameful manner," and he hoped that if he was attacked again h3 wo odd be able to de- fend himself, as he did on Wednesday. He canciuded by appealing to the meeting to sup- port the four Liberal candidates at the poll. THE RESULT OF THE POLLING. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES AND THEIR SUPPORTERS. As the result of the poll the Liberal party have gained two seats on the Council. The result of the election waa declared by the Mavor as follows — Dr. M. J. Morgan (L.) 432 A. J. Oldman (L.) 417 J. E. Conway-Jones (L.) 410 Dr. Wm. Carter (L.) 390 A. G. Rogers (C.) 386 A. G. Kaa-e (C.) 313 Hugh Jones (C ) 307 John Jones (C.) 273 The first four were elected. The annolunoement of the result was greeted with loud cheers from the Liberal section of the crowd, and hearty congratulations were freely extended to the successful candidates. Dr. Morgan, who had headed the poll, was shouldered, and carried down Castle-street and up High-street to Lancaster Square, where a large crowd assembled, and Dr. Morgan and Mr J. E. Con way-J ones addressed their sup- porters. Mir T. ~C- Lewis, chairman oX the Oonway and District Liberal Association, referred to the vie- V tory in glowing terms, and expressed his satifl< faction at seeing that Dr. Carter had bean M tunned. He was glad of the victory, booa. they had been feeling rather down hearted iC Oonway lately, and had intended having ME Lloyd George down before Christmas to stif them up (hear, hear). Mr Conway-Jones said that all the Liberal candidates had been returned, and he though# he could sa(/ they would prove that they had the interests of the Borough at heart. The contest had been fought quite fairly, and no unkind word had been spoken on either side, and now it was for them to keep their promises,. Dr. Carter, he felt sure, would be pleased to hear that they could appreciate talent and good work done in the past. Mr J. P. Griffiths (Regent House) also spokrf, after which the candidates and a larg<o n urn beat of their supporters procaedcd to the Libera] Club, where Mr J. P. Griffiths addressed tha gathering. He congratulated the four candidates on their victory, whioh he regarded as a sign of the vitality of Liberalism in the Boroughs Now they could look forward to placing 4 Liberal in the Mayoral chair. Alderman Netherwood also addressed the guco oessful candidates, three of whom had served the Borough before, and Dr. Carter's ability, was well-known. The position he held in Liver- pool was such that they considered it a great honour for him to represent them on the Coun- oil. But in celebrating' a victory like this, thltl must not be too elated; they must think of tbtf vanquished- He felt sorry for the defeated can* didates, especially Mr A. G. Rogers, but at that same time be did not want them to misunder- stand him. He was more glad than sorry thatt the Liberals had got in (hear, hear). With re- gard to last Wednesday's incident, he felt that the ratepayers of Oonway had given a dirccfl answer. When he refuted the report which ap" pearcd in the Press, he felt that it was not his duty to apologise but for the other side, for putting him to so much inoonvenieoe. He thought' tliat the resolution on the Council minutes ou&'ht to be rescinded, and it would be a disgrace for1 it to remain. He hoped that the Liberals, for whom he had worked hard, would see that it did not remain. He expressed gratification at the return of Dr. Carter, and he was alsa pleased to see Dr. Morgan heading the poll. Dr. Morgan, in the course of his remarks, ex" plained that if the misunderstanding at the Council on Wednesday had influenced the poll tha.t day, he was very glad it bad occurrcd Oatfghter). Mr Conway-Jones hoped the Liberals of Coiw wtay would never have cause to regret the 000S fidenoe thety had reposed in him. Mr A. J. Oldman and others also spoke.
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THE CHURCHES. At the close of Sunday night's service, the ReV, H. J. Huffadine, of Sailsbury Park Congrega* tional Church, Wrexham, announced to his conc' gregation that he had received a unanimous can to the Crookes Congregational Church, Sheffield.
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BANGOR CATHEDRAL. INSTALLATION OF THE NEW CANON. At the five o'clock service on Saturday, ths Rev. Thomas Edwards (Gwynedd), rector of Aber, was installed as "Canonicus Primus" of Bangor Cathedral. The installation ceremony; was performed by the Dean, supported by the Ven. Archdeacon of Bangor, and in the presence of Mr A. Ivor Pryce, Diocesan Registrar. The. service was choral, being taken by Minor-Canons R. Hughes-Williams and J. Eastwood. The an- them was "The wildernessr (Goss), which wac beautifully rendered by the choir, under the able guidance of Dr. Rogers, The installation cere- mony took place after the Psalms, and immedi- ately it was over the newly installed Canon read the first lesson in a very clear and impressive' manner. There was a good congregation to wit- ness the ceremony, and we also noticed the fol- lowing clergy present:-The Rev. R. T. Jones,- r'.car j Glaaogwen; Rev. E. Evans, rector of Llansadwrn, and Rural Dean of Tyndaethwy; Rev. D. Jones (Odwyn), rector of Llanfachreth,' and Rural Dean of Talybolion: Rev. R. A. WiS hams (Berw), Waenfawr Vicarage; and the Rev., J. Roberts, curate of Waenfawr; the Rev.- T. Lewis Jones, vicar of St. David's, Glanadda; the Rev. W. Morgan, vicar of St. Ann's; Rev., J. Herbert Jones, vicar of Pentir; the Rev. R., R. Hughes, curate of Glanogwen; the Rev. M. A. Hughes, curate of St. James'; the Rev. Pryce Jones, curate of Pentir; the Rev. D. Lewis (Ap Ceredigion), curate of Llanllechid; the Rev H.1 Williams, curate of Llandegfan, etc. Had the installation taken place on any othep day than Saturday, and if timely publicity had been given of the ceremony, there is no doubt that very many of the clergy and laity would have attended. The only notice we know of was given in the "North Wales Ch rnnir*tn" .n i-h- Friday: and five o'clock on Saturday afternoon possibly made it somewhat difficult for any front a distance to attend.
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PENMAENMAWR .>! URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. A NEW LOAN NEGOTIATED. The monthly meeting of the Penmaenmawr Urbajj District Council was held on Tuesday, Mr W. D. Jones (chairman) presiding, and other members prceenK were: Col. O. H. Darbishire, Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, Messsrs R. D Jones, S. H. Roberts, David Jones, D. Gordon Jones, T. Roberts, P. H. McClement, R. D. Owen, S. Williams, J. S. Coverley together with the Clerk (Mr T. C. Parry), Deputy Clerk (Mr J. W, Post), the Surveyor (Mr R. Jno. Hughes), and the Cok lector (Mr Jno. Owen). UNEMPLOYED AND THE ARMY. A communication was read from the Adjutant of tM 6t Batt., R. W. Fusiliers with reference to the cir- cular received from the Army Council on the subject of the unemployed joining the special reserve, an4 stating that application should be made to the Col* Sergt Oox, of Penmaenmawr. VITAL STATISTICS. It was reported that the number of births in the dia4 trict during the past month, was 5, and the same numor ber of deaths had occurred. EDUCATIONAL. Dr. J. R. Williams was unanimously rc-elected to represent the Council on the Court of Governors of the University College of North Wales. GLADSTONE MONUMENT DAMAGED. The Estate Committee recommended that the damaged railings round the Gladstone monument be repaired,1 and a bill for the same be sent to the person considered responsible. Mr R. D. Owen suggested that the Council should bear the expense themselves. The committee's recommendation was liowevet adopted. MORE LIGHT FOR DWTGYFYLCHI. A communication was read from a resident at Dwygyfvlchi asking the Council to provide lamps near Tan-y-cloigwyn. Mr R. D. Jones proposed and Mr David Jones secon-4 ded that a lamp be fixed at the spot mentioned. Mr P. H. McClement said that such applications it the past were always referred to the Roads Committee which was also the Lighting Committee, and he there( fore proposed that the matter be referred to the Roa4 Committee. This was not seconded, Mr R. D. Jones' proposal be4 ing carried. LETTER-POSTING AT PENMAENMAWR. Dr. Williams said he wished to call attention to aN important matter in connection with the posting of j letters at Penmaenmawr. He said that letters posted) after 8.3Q p.m. were taken to Bangor to be sorted,) which made a difference in the way letters should be addressed in future. Instead of writing the wordt "Local" on letters for Penmaenmawr, the full nam4 of the town should be written, otherwise the letter* might find there way to the Dead Letter Office. H4( asked the Press to take notice of the matter, and als< proposed that the Postal Authorities be requested to ex< hibit a notice at the Post Office requesting people to abandon the word "Local" in addressing letters, an" write "Penmaenmawr" in full on their letters. The proposition was carried. NEW LOAN. Col. Darbishire, Chairman of the Finance Committee, said they had considerable difficulty in obtaining the new loan of f850, but had at last succeeded in obtain- ing the loan from the Blackburn Philanthropic Burial Society at the rate of interest of £3 15s per cent pelf; annum together with costs amounting to £13 13s Od. THE RAILWAY FOOTBRIDGE. Upon the recommendation of the Footpath Committee it was decided to write to the L. and N.-W. Railway Company, expressing regret that they cannot roof SU4, corner the footbridge, and to ask them to do so at at early date. u J I! Lmi! t«m"—'
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CHANCELLORSHIP OF ST. ASAPli, DIOCESE. APPOINTMENT OF MR J. ELDON BANKES, K.C. Mr John Eldon Bankes, K.C., has accepted the Chancellorship of the diocese of St. Asaplr vacant by the death of Mr Chancellor TreYfS* Par&w JL