The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

PROPOSED RiXllEATION GROUND. A letter was iead from the executors of the- late Mr Richard Conway stating they were prepared to name a price for the sale of cer- tain lard at Craigydon for the purpose of a recreation ground. 1' A letter was aiso read from Mr Humphreys with reference to the Council's application for a recreation ground and stating that the estate s p an is nanv being modified and until this was CiOiie Lord Mostyn could not suggest any plot oi land for the purpose required. Tlie^Council decideo. to request his lordship to inciude in any scheme evf laying out of the estate the piovision of recreation grounds in the position of this present cricket field (or the field adjoining) and the field now known as the Council Field, and failing the pract;- aibihty of this suggestion, to ask Lord rci Mostyn to submit to tIi-6 Council a-ny proposals for recreation ground intended to be carried out prior to anything being definitely settled.

CORWEN AGRICULTURAL SHOW. A RECORD iN NUMBER OF ENTRIES. MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY'S PRIZE FOR BEST ARMY REMOUNT. LIST OF AWARDS. The annual show of the Edeyrnion Agricultu- ral Society was held; in sununer weather at Cor- wen on Friday, a.;1(1 from all points of view Was the most successful in the history of the Society. The total number of clitrIeG at any previous show was exceeded by upwards of one hund.cd, auul these wcro fairly evenly spread over all the classes. Tiie Marquis of Anglesey was the president, aIlU he gave an evidence of his personal interest in the Society's work by offering a prize lor the best army remount. In view of the much discussed shortage of horses for army purposes, this is a department of an agricultural snow which is to be heartily encouraged. Tncre was general feeling of regret that his lordship was Sziab.e to b3 present. Mr D. Evans, Ty Cerrig, Bala, was the vioe- president, and Mr R. II. Morns the hon. sec. Tne judges were :—Welsh, sheep and wool, Mr 1- U. Ellis, Banger; Welsh cattle, Mr Will: am. Jones, Lla.nbedr; cart horses, Mr H. M. Jones, Welshpool, and Air J. Foullses, Conway; light bo, Mr J. Lancaster, Preston, and Mr F. R. Hill, Church St ret ton ix>ultry, Mr G. Faulkner, Chester; dogs, Mr S. Crabtree, Faiisworth.

WELSH (JOBS SHORT OF QUALITY. Whilst there was, oui the whole, merit, in the iight horse classes, yet there were one or two features it would be well for breeders to oc-a1" in mind. The judges found that nearly all the ^Veisih cobs were short of quality. In their view, these anunals are not quite good enough to make lirst class harness horses, and in this •espect do not ooine up to the standard which Is requisite for lirst-elass remounts. Greater care, they point out, must be ta.ken in the brocd- ing, especially in the choice of sires. On the- Xhei hand, it is urged that before the required -iWLuu.nl of remount can be bred, the Govern- ment muot be prepared to pay bigger prices. With regard to mountain ponies, the. judges have for some time insisted on only awarding priz; to tliose anirilais of a pure mountain type, and in. this they have succeeded. They strongly Adv-se breeders to register their animals in Welsh Pony Stud Book, as American buyers will inot purchase unregistered animals. In the shires a marked improvement was noted this year, espec.aily in the1 mare and foal and. M'e ioal classes The young stock was really ^cedent, the two-year-old class, which filled to the ,number of 21 animals, being t'ne strongest. It was headed by a very good colt has the appearance of developing into a quality geid- 1219. Equally creditable wero the special classes for fouls, notably the one by Mr Ingham's borae.

CATTLE AND SHEEP. The cattle section reached a very high level indeed. The bulls were an exceedingly good olase, containing what is a requisite qualifica- tion to-day. ,viz., quantity and quality. They vvero, moreover, of a type that can produce the hest animals for general pUI1, and at the ^Ws time maintain the highest prices to meet the foreigners' demand. The cows a.nd heifers revealed some animals of wonderful merit, and- in the opinion oi the judges they afford proof that the results of previous years are now bav- hig a most profitable eiiect. Excellent as the Weds)! bulls were, they were excelled by the BbortLonns. The championship for the best bull m the show was awarded, to Mr J. Evans, 9f Gwyddeiwem, with his thrcd-year-old Merry Nobl.), a massive aniinal with wonderfully level back. The prizo for Welsh bulls went to Mr K E. Jone- of Uanfihangel. In a district which is so die voted to sheep breeding, it was not surprising to find some &ood quality animals penned. The judges spoke in high terms oi these exhibits, especially tile class for ewes, in which were some noted Winners.

DOGS. The absence of an opon competition doubfless has something to do with the comparatively tmaJl fcijv;vv of dogs. The entries are confined to North ales. There was, however, a mce ool- lection, a':Hi the quality was good. The best claw was the We-ish terriers, although oollies and sporting dogs were well represented. Pomera- nians were only limited, and here Mrs Dyer woa two si-OL'ials with her beautiful white Alon- bolo. With her puppy she cLd not get higher hha.u reserve, though as this was the puppy's first time Out, and it was competing against Ir1 twelve inon/ths old, this is not surprising. It is, however, a puppy of great promise. Mrs ,w Smith came seoonid to Mrs Dyer in the any Variety class with a pretty oran.ge-shad.ed, sable, a good iittle dog which has been successful this Reason. In St. Bernards Mr J. Redwood, of &uabon, carried ail before him, for not only ■Was his Viking Pearl adjudged the champion in tiie show, but he seen rod s.x specials as well,

JUDGES. The following were the judges:—Butter: Mrs 1d. O. Jones, Pantyffridd, Glan Conway. AY efch cattle: Mr Wm. Jones, Plas-y-bryn, Llanbedr. Welsh sheep and wool: Mr H. O. Ellis, Tyn hendic, Bangor. Cattle, sheep a,ii wool (other than Wefeh,), alao pigs: Mr T. Parton. Wesston Hail, (J re we; Mr J. Luea-s, Hoards Park, Bnd-g- aiorth. Cart horses: Mr H. M. Jones, Mathyr- afal, Moifod, Welshpool; Mr J. Foulkss, Ilendre, Conway. Light hor»'<s: Mr J. Lancaster, Cad- fey, Preston; Mr F. R. Hill, Marsh Brook House, Church Stretton. Dogs Mr S. Crabtree-, Faiisworth. Poultry andegys: Mr G. I1 auikner, Row-ton, Chester. Premiums 67, 68, and 70 Hon. Mrs Wynn, Rug, Conlcn; Mrs Davies, Ba.nk House, Vorwen. Premium 71: Tho Vice- Prco.dent (Mr D. E vans, Ty Cerrig, Bala); Mr W. K. WJjiarus, The Cottage, (Jarrog, tiorse- diosing: Mr ill. Piatt, M.R.C.V.S., LlangoUea; Mr lj. M. Jones, Meifod; Mr J. Fouikes, Con- iWay.

PRIZE LIST. BUTTER. Pot or tub of butter, not le-ss tha-n 20io.s. weight: 1, 11. Jonas, Tai Draw, Ccrrig'-y- druiOion 2, ilvliri A. Williamsori,' Derwen Hati, Co rwcu; 3, Mrs Peters, Ty Nant, Bala. Two lbs. (separate) fresh butter: 1, E. E. Joneta, Bottegur, 2, R. Jones; 3, Mrs A. w iiiuunson. WELSH CATTLE. Bull above 2 )al'S old;: E. E. Jones. Bull unaer 2 years old, not show jig more than two broad teeth: 1, D. Evaiii, Ty Cerrig, Bala; 2, Mrs Jones,, Tu Du., Cerrig-y-druidi;ou; 3, J. II. Roberts, Chist-y-blaidd, rrig-y-druídion. Cow 1.:1. indk or calf 1 and 2, D. Evans; 3, E. Jones, Groudd Hall, Cerrig-y-druidion. Heifer in milk or caif, under 3 years old: 1, J. H. Roberts; 2, D. Evaiu; 3, R. Williams, Mae.sigadfa, Bala. Heifer under 2 years old, not showing- more than two broad teetlr: 1, D. Evauas; 2, J. H. Roberts; 3, E. E. Jon'Cis. BuU calf under 1 year: 1, D. Evans; 2, R. Williams; 3, E:¡ Evans, Pecoeiii, Bala. Heifer oalt under year: 1, Ell.s Evaois; 2, J. Jonee, Tai-nrj.os, Cerrig-y-druidicai; 3, J. H. Roberts. Pair of bullocks under 2 years old (age to be considered) 1, D. Uvwis; 2, W. H. Jones, Plasiclyn, ± cntre- voelas. CA TTLE OF ANY OTHER BREED. Bull above 2 years old: 1, J. Evans, Maerdy Ucha, Gwydxlelwern 2, exors. of J. Jonea, Corwen. Bull under 2 years, not snow- ing; more t:han two broad teeth: 1, E. Edwards, Hjghgate, Corwen; 2, R. Davies, T.inyg'raig, Llangollen; 3, R. Jones. Cow in milk or calf: 1 and 3. Mrs Williams, Ilemdre, G wyddelwern; 2 R. llugheg, Pontfaen Farm, Chirk. Heifer in ittiik or calf, under 3 years old: 1, 1-1. G. Holland, Crtxss Keys, Chirk; 23, Mrs Wil- liaiiux>n. Heifer under 2 years old, not showing more than two broad teeth: 1, J. H. Lloyd, Penian, Corwen; 2, H. C Holland; 4 J Wil- liams, Tyfos, Liandrillo. Bull calf under 1 year: 1, 11. C. Holland; 2, W. Jones. Heifer calf under 1 year: 1, J. Edwards; 2, T. L. Jones, Bryndsthoi, Llangollen. Pair of bullocks under 2 years old (age to be oons.dered): R. P. W,n;,e, Ithewfelen, Uanelidain. Cow in miilr or calf: 1, R. Davies, Ffolt, Llanetidan 2, E. L. Ilannam, iy nllan, Gwyddelwern. Heifer umder 3 years old-: 1, H. Jones, Glyn Mill, Liandrillo; 2, R. Davies. Heifer oalf under 1 year: W. R. Evans, Bontbren, Corwen. HORSES. Cart horses. Mare with foal for agricultural pur[K)ses, ioal to be taksn into consideration 1, J. Owe a, Penrhos, Ruthin; 2. R. Ilaigh, Gardden Ruabon; 3, J. Roberts, Gwnodl Fawr' Gyii>vyd. Palir of horses for agricultural puryxx^es, 1, F. Arkio, CnUlgarth, Bala; 2, M. Hughes, Gianaiwen, Corwen; 3, G. Roberte, Cefngrsolen' Mare or for agricultural put|>oses over 4 years oid: 1, R. Edwards, PIos Olb. Llangollen 2, E. H. Ellis, Br,-inas Ucha, Llaiidr.lio; 3, W. Nanthir, Bala. Mare or gekluig for affrieuitural punxMea, over 3 amd luider 4 years old: 1, J. H. Roberts, Clusty- biiiidd. Cerrig-y-druidion; 2. T. Evans, Fodwen Tregeir og; 3, R. Ellis, Llajitysilio Farm. Liaii- go:k.-n. Gelding or filly for agricultural pur- poses, over 2 and under 3 years old* 1, J. Ellis, Rhydyfen. Corwen; 2, J. Owen; 3, R. Hughes' Cao Mawr, Cynwyd.. Yearling colt or fiily° Tor agricultural purposes: 1, J. Owen; 2, T. Jones Tyiicwydid, Tregeiriog; 3, R. llaigh, Gardden, Ruabon. Best cart foal (oolt or filly): 1, J. Owon; 2, T. Jones, Ty Newydd, Tregeiriog"; 3, J. Oweai. Ligiit Horses.—Cob, mare or gelding, not under 14.2 nor exceeding 15.2 hands, 6 years old and upwards: 1, R. Ems; G, R. ü. Jones, jjryn- View, Ruabon; 3, J. Thomas, Hand, Bettws. Cob, mare or gelding, not under 14.2 nor exceeci- ing 15.2 hands, over 2 and under 3 years oid: 1, J. H. Roberts, Clustybiaidd, Cerrigydruidion; 2, R. Edwards; 3, E. jones-jarreti, Plas-yn-iaer- dref, Liandrillo. Yearling cob (colt or hily): 1, R. Hughos, Ponlfaen Farm, Chirk; 2, Mrs Jones, Plase.-vgob, Llaneliuau 0, E. E. Jones, hvLL-glr, Llanlihangel. Cob mare not exceeding 15.2 I hands, with foal 1, R. "Hughes, Pontiaen r arm, Chirk; 2, E. Evans, Henurelorfydd, Carrog; 3, J. W. Plack, Crown HoL'I, Corwen. Pony mare, over 13.2 and not e .ceedmg 14.2 hands, with foal: 1, J. Roberts, Pwilnaid, Llanelidan; 2, J. Harper, Gwernybrain, Bryneglwys; 3, J. Spen- cer, Park Cottage, Carrog. Pony mare or geld- ing, over 13.2 end nos exceeairig 14.2 hancis, any age: 1, M. Hughes, Gianalwen, Corwen; 2, J. Elus; o, G. T. h liiiams, llendreiawr, Der- wen. Pony mare or gelding, over 12.2 and not exceeding 13.2 hands: 1, R. N. Jones, Bryn- inelyn, Uorwen; 2, W. L. Richards, liiaciipen- uant, Liandrillo; 3, J. Smith, Giasgoed, Llanel- idan. Mountain pony, mare or ge.uing, not ex- ceeding 12.2 hands: .1, Miss Jones, Rhuailt, Ruthin 2, E. P. Jones, Cdeurych, Carrog; 6, S. Edwards, Brynderw, Llawryoettws. Mountain pony mare, not exceeding i2.2 hands, with ioal: 1, R. H. Storey, The Tower, Llanarmon; 2, R. N. Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen; 3, Major Totten- ham, Pins Berwyn, iiiangolieri. PURE WELMi iSHEEP. Ram, any age: 1, J. H. Lloyd, Penian, Cor- wen 2, Exors. late J. Jones, Caenog, Corwen. Shearlmg ram: 1 and 2, R. N Jones; 3, J. H. Lloyd. Ram lamb: 1 and 3, J. H. Lloyd; 2, R. N. J ones. Pen of 3 ewes over 3 years old: 1, R. N. Jones; 2, R. Ellis; 3, Mrs Williamson, Derwen Hall, Corwen. Pen of 3 ewes under 3 years old: 1, J. H. Lloyd; 2, Mrs Williamson; 6, R. Ellis. Pen of 3 sheading ewes: 1 and 2, R. E. Jones, Hafod, Corwen; 3, R. Ellis. SHEEP OF ANY OTHER BRIBED. Ram, any age 1, H. C. Holland, Cross Keys, Culrk; 2, Mrs Williamson, Derwen Hall, Corwen. Shearling ram: 1, II. C. Holland; 2, \Vm. Wil- liams, Bodlwydd Ucha, Llanehdan. Ram lamb: 1, H. C. Holland. Pen of 3 ewes: 1 and 2, H. C. Holland. Pen of 3 shearling ewes: 1, H. C. Holland; 2, Mrs Willianison. PIGS. Boar, to be considered: 1, H. C. Holland; 2, D. W. Davies, Pengwerii Ilall, Liangoiieui. Sow, age to be considered: 1, Trevor LI. Jones, Bryndotihol, Llangollen; 2, Ai rs Humphreys, Queen's, Corwen. Cottager's pig: i, J. Wil- liams, Fedw Cottage;, Carrog; J. Edwards, JkrwYIll Cottage, Carrog1. SPECIAL, PRIZE. Army remount (open to liorth Wales) M. Hughes,, Glanaiwon, Corwen. Pair of heifers, under twD years. 1, J. W. Williams, Tyfos, Liandrillo. Two calves, under one year: D. Evans, Ty Cerrig, Bala. Best cart mare and foal in show 1, J. oWllv Penrhos, Ruthin; 2, J. Roberts, Gwnadl Fawr, Cymwyd. Cart hily, under three years oid J. Owen. Best cart marc or gelding in siiow, any age.: 1, J. Owen; 2, R. Edwards, "Plas Ofta, Llangollen; 3, A F. Arkle, Cdtalg'arth, Bala. Cob, iiiare or gelding, 14-2 and ivjt exceeding 15-2: 1 and medial, R. Ellis, L-iantysilio F-arm, Llangolion. itam and three ewes t Wehili): 1, R. iS. Jaaes, Bryn Meiyn, Oorwen. gain lamb < nd three owe i am be (Welsh): 1, J. II. Lloyd, Ponlan, Coirwen; 2, R. N. Jones. Ram and three ewes (any other broed- than Welsh): H. C. Hollands Cross Keys, Chirk. Four half-pounds of tresh butter, oonhnod to farmers whoae ratable vatue does- not exceed £ 25: 1, Miss J. Lioyd, Blweu- d:nam. Liandrillo; 2, Mrs Eliis Roberts, g'arnedd Baoh, Gwryddelwern. Wejsh in-calf heifcir, over two and 'under three, years old: J. H. Roberts" Ciustyblaidd. Cerrig-y-dru;dion. 1 n-calf heifer (may other breed than elshl, over two and under three years old: H. C. Holland. Farmers' sons or daughters, not over 20 years of age, who shall prove themselves the best judges of aaiy class of animals selected by the committee 0:1. morning of show: 1, E. Jones., Llan, Carrog; 2, A. E. Davies, Hafod Adams, Llanarmon; d, T. Jones, Cwm, Llanelidan. Pon of three Welsh ewe lambs: 1, It. iN. Jones; 2, R. E. Jones, lLafod, Corwen; 3, J. li. Lloyd, Pen tan, Corwen. pure-bred ewe lambs other than Welsh: 1, H. C. Holland; 2, Mrs Williamson, Derwen Hall, Conven. Be<st NNI ram j'll ahowyiird: 1, J. II. ^loyd; 2, R. N. JOll. Ram. (any otner breed,): il. C Holland. Three fleeces of Weisli wool: 1, Mrs W iiliam- :"0111; 2 and 3, D. Owen, Truan, Lkinfiiiangel. Three flocoes of wool (oilier than VVc.shJ: D. W. Davies, Pengwern ilall, Llangollen. ohod mare or gelding in can horse clasje> (oorilinet1 to blaoksamths residing in the »:.>crety's district.): I, G. ^Stex>henson, Whitehurst Gate, Ruabua, 2, A. SteplienaoTi, Wiiitehursit Gate, Ruabon; 3, E. Evans, Ty ISl-ain-t Smithy Niaerdy. Pot of butter, not less than 1¿¡b. woig.lit,: Mrs Peters, Ty Nant, Bala. Threa separate pounds of butte-r; L Mrs Peters; 2, jkra Roberto, Paiat- yronen, Baia. Cow in nulk, wuitabie for dairy: W. A. Jones, liajodieahvy.i, Liaiieliditn. Best Weish ram and throe ewes in tne siiowyaid: 1, R. N. Jones. Cow in milk-property of a tenant farmer Mrs W illiaujis„ iJenti'te, Gwyddeiwer,;i. Pair of Welsh or orojs-brod hcifers in milk or calf, under throe. yeas old: J. H. LJoyd. Stallion, mare, filly or liliy foal, registered or for registration in tlio Society's stud book: 1 and medal, J. l'lvajis,, Gartnygroos, Llanelidan. "yearling iiackney oolt or thly t/oc by Stoi-tford Denmark 11 (open to North VvaJæ-t: & E. E. Jones, Bottegu-, Lhadihangei; 5, J. ilughos, Post Ofiioej, Llaadrillo. Cart foal, oolt or lilly, got by PoJyphtarus 11: J. W. Jones, Maesgax- nedd Farm, Gwyddelwern-. Foal, colt. or luJy got by any of Mr Ingman's shirs horses: 1 and 2, J. Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin; 6, Mrs Jones, Plasesgob, Llanelidan. Maro msurea by >unty Live Stock insurance Association 1, Mrs Jones, P iasesyob; 2, J. Edwards, Ilighgate, t'orweii; 3, J. W. Jones. Cart foal, colt or filiy, insured by the same association: 1, Mrs Jones; 2, J. Edwards. POULTRY. Open to North Wales.—leghorn or Minoroai, oock or hoa 1, D. R. Williams, Bangor; 2, J. R. J-onea, Tanyooed, Carrog; 3, J. Evans, Tro- farth Farm, Llangterniew. Plymouth Rock, oock or hen: 1, W. Samuel.% Wrexham; 2, A. Hyelop; 3, J. Evans. Wyahdotte, cock or hen: I, J. Davies, Uamgoilon; 2, J. M. Williams, Brynhyfryd, Ruthin; 3, Mrs W.lliauison, Dcj-we-n Hall, Corwen. Orpington, oock or hen: 1., A. Hyslop; 2. J. L. Wiihams, Towj^n; 3, R. vN ii- liarriu, Smithy, IJanarmon, Moid. Bantam, oock or hen: 1 and 3, Miss N, llyslop, Bryniau Mawr, Llangollen; 2, T. H. Edvvards, Chirk. Any variety, oock or hen, not before mentioned: 1 and 3, T. 11. Edwards; 2, A. Hyslop. Any variety, cock' or hen (open to tiie socijtjr's dis- trict ordy) 1., T. H. Edwards; 2, Mias N. liyisiop; 3, A. Hyslop. Any breed, cockerel or ullet (hatched 1910): 1 and' 2, A. Hyslop; 3, T. 1. Edwards. Drake or duck (any breed): 1, T. Parry, Wrexham; 2 and 3, P. Robarts, Ruthin. Gander or goose 1 and 3, Mrs Williamsoiu; 2, H. lillis, Bala. Turkey, cook or hen: 1, J. M. Williams; 2, E. Evans, Carrog; 3, Mrs Wil- liamson. Couple of crass-bred table poultry (alive): 1, J. M. Willia;ns„ 2, Mrs W. Wyse; 3, J. "R. Jones1. EGGS. J. 'R. Jones1. EGGS. Six white: 1, A. Hyslop; 2, Mrs Williarriicn; 3, Mrs J. J. Williams. Six brown 1, W. Williams, Llaneflidan; 2, D. Thomas, Bala; 3, A. Hyslop. DOGS. Open to North Wales.—Sporting spaniel (any bwcod). dog or bitoh: 1, W. Jones Humphreys, Hi^h-street, Penrhyndioudraeth; 2, Mrs B. Evans, Bodnant Arms, Eglwyvibaeh, Talycaln, S.O.; 3, J. M. Jones, Bradford House, BaJa.. Setter (any variety), dog or bitch: 1, J. W. Plack, Crown Hotel, Corwen; 2, J. W. Plack. Setter or pointer, dog or bitch, never having won a prise: 1, 1. Morris, Minifordd, Penrhyn- deudraeth 2 and 3, J. W. Plaok. Rctrici>cr, setter, i>ointar, or spaniel puppy, bom in 1910: 1, 1. Morris. Litter (any variety)., not less than, three in number or more than three months old: 1, J. Lloyd, Cvvmbowydd-road, Blaenau Fostiniog; 2, Mrs J. R. Jones, Lancaster House, Colwyn Bay; 3, J. W. Plack. Collie, dog or bitoh: 1, G. W. Austin, Treflan B &-irigor; 2, J. Hughes, Wootlvillo-gYove, LLandndno; 6, R. Hughes, Wicklow Kennels, Bangor. Welsh terrier, dog or bitch 1, R. Jones, Tho Uuioom, Dolgelley; 2, J. R. Jories, Lancaster House, Col- wyn Bay; 3, J. Williams, Fferyllfa, Corwen. Fox terrier, dog or bitch (smooth or wire) 1, J. Tregoning, Trigfa, Denbigh; 2, B. Evans] Llangohen; 3, D. G. Roberts Albert Hotel, Llan- dudno. Any other variety terner: 1, J. Taylor, Mostyn House, Colwyn. Bay; 2, ,W. Wihia-ma, Llangollen; 3, A. J. Price. Geuiron, Llangollen.- A>ay variety, diog or bitch. not before mentioned,, over 251bs. weight: 1 and 2, J. Rodwood, C'efn, Ruabon; 3, J. Taylor, Colwyn Bay. Any vari- ety, dog or bitoh, not before nmitioned, iKider 25 lbs. woight: 1, Mrs L. C. Dyer, Pa-lit Afon, Lia,rigetion; 2. M-ra W. Smit.h, Claremont, Col- WYIll Bay; 3, A. J. l'rioe, Geufron, Llangollen. Any variety puppy, dog or bitch, under 12 months old 1, J. Ilugheti, Llandudno; 2, D. G. Roberts. Llandudno; 3, J. Taylor. Seliing class,1 any variety, dog or bitch, price not to exceed £ 6: ls W. Speed, Bangor; 2, J. Hughes, Llan- dudno; 3, W. J. Stansfield, Corwen. Local Classes (confined to Society's disf- triut). Any varitiy, dog or b,tch, over 251bs. weight: 1 and 2, J. Redwood, Oefn; 3, J. Evans, BryntriUyn. Any variesy, dog or bitch, under 26 ibs. weight: 1, Mrs Dyer, Pantaioii, Llangoiloa; 2, B. Evans; 3, W. Williams^ Elan- gOiii-en. Sheep dog or bitch: l, J. Evans, Byichau, Denbigh; 2, J. 0. Davies, Fronlwyd, Giyndyfrdwy; 3, J. Evans. Retriever, setter, pomter, or spaiaiel: 1. J. Spaneer, Cari-og; 2, G. Baldwin, Rtbabon; 3, K..â. Soiuerville, Llan- drle. Retriever dog or bitch, booia-lide pro- tcriy of a gitmvkeeper resident in. the Society's district: 1, J. Spencer, Carrog; 2, G. l>aldv>ui, Ruabon.

LEAPING AND TROTTING TRIALS. Thu most interesting reature oomieoted with tiiiti ieapiiiig ami xrotw.ig trials was L.() Lomp'eti- lion iuf tue O;>G army reuiouiii, opta to iNort-i V\ alc-j. Some splendid entries, ami great Ü.1- th. a si asm prevailed wiien ti-.e prJLe was awarded, to a Corwen, horse, owmed Dj -.vir ilugiies, Giaui- aL-én. 1:1 tne trotting triiua for ijoiues, R. N. Jones, Bryniiieiyn, Corwen, was Ü, "t for pcines not cxct-eaiiig iourieuu hands, l. P. Joiios, Ciyeurych, Carrog, eeeoind; b. v. Maxwell, Wiuta^'ute, Llangollen, third. Over iouneen hauh: R. Eiiis, Llanty^iLiO, Lla,a,goilen} tirst; J. 'Ihomas, 'I iie liana, iiettws, se^ouid; J. Owen, Tynani, third. For ma-ie or gelamg -,I% iz best periormauce over huixiles, waii-s, and v.aier, thera was all exciting ootui>eai:on. icuuiiii.ig m R.uius, owned by F. V. Graii^ e, iNautwicii, twiug placed firs; Mr Ai-henveU, I'aiTs Green, iVial- pas, and C-ii|,taiii \v alv,yn, tne Bar- racks, Wicxnam, third.

LLANDUDNO 11 t) ISitBAN DISTiUOT COUNCIL OEGANWY TRAMWAY EXTENSION. NEW POLICE STATION SITE. Mr E. E. Bone (chflirman) presided ov.r the monthly unseting ol this Council on Fri- day. There w-er-e aiso present Moews. Robert Rooerts, Wm. Thomas, W. H. Jones, Hugh Edwards, F. J. barson, T. Smith, David Davies, Pierce Jones, A. E. Yodajii, J. McMaster, W. Beaumont, J. J. Marks, with the clerk (Mr A. Conoliy;, the assistant eierk (Mr LOilgwa w j, the assistant engineer (Mr Ward), iii-a electrical engineer (Mr -11. Mor- ton), the gas manager (Mr Shad bolt;.

THE WATER GAUGERS SALARY. The Water Committee reported having con- sidered the circumstances in consequence of the death of Mr Wm. Roberts, the gauger at the Dulyn Waterworks. In too first p.- ace they desired to "record the Committees loss at the death of an old and valued servant, and to express its appreciation of the faith- ful service rendeied by Mr Roberts during a period ol many years." Secondly they re- commended that Mr W. 0. Roberts "bo ap- pointed as gauger in his late father's piaee at o, weekly wage of 30s." Mr Smith moved an amflIdment that the commencing salary be 25s per week. He did not .agree that the wages of the- man be in- creased at once by 9s per week. The Chairman said that before discussing tho amendment lie felt sure the Council de- sired to be associated with the Committee in their expression of their great apprecia- tion of the faithful service of the iate Mr Roberts (hear, hear). In reply to a member, Mr W ard explained that the late Mr Wm. Roberts up to 1900 received 27s per week and the tenancy of the cottage, Pias Dulyn, for his work. Subsequently the Council de- cided, in consequence of Mr Roberts' ill- health, employed the eon, Mr W. 0. Roberts, at a salary of IBs per week, paying the father 20s per week. Latterly Mr W. O. Roberts' salary was raised to 21s per week, making ia total between the two men of 41s per week. Mr H. Edwards asked whether Mr W. 0. Roberts would carry out the work without assistance now. Tlie Chairman: He has done that practi- cally for some years. Mr Ed wards: Then it will be i~ "ap r to have this man even at 30.s per week (hear, hear). Mr R. Roberts asked the Courtejl to regard til- question from a business i-ol 7t of view. Even at ths time when the fa.ta.er wa, giv- ing the Council his best serviocs lie wss on;y paid 27s p3r week, and to start ihc son now at 30s was undesirable. He thought 25s would be a good starting wage under th-e eircum- stanoes. Mr Marks supported the recommendation of the Committee at some length, urging that that was not a case calling for special con- sideration. Young Roberts was a particu- larlv able young man, and in a laudable de- sire" to help his parents he had remained at home until now, working for 21s per week, when he could be earning much more on other work. The Council should remember that some of their most valuable property would be under the young mcw's charge, and 30s a week would not be too much to pay a man in that position. Mr R. Roberts But that will be in addi- tion to his house and garden. Mr Beaumont remarked that young Roberts would be doing much more work thin his father becan&e lie would have the new launch main to look after in addition to the other work. Mr Pierce Jones supported the amendment, and ridiculed the suggestion that any con- siderable responsibility attached to the posi- tion. The water works had been a dead J058 every year and the rates were its.d to keep them going. It was not therefore reasonable to spend unnecessarily upon the salary of anv employee oonnec<xd with them. Messrs McMa-ster," WT. H. Jones, and Wm. Thomas continued tho discussion. The amendment was negatived by a sub- stantial majority. Immediately afterwards Mr Wm. Thomas called attention to the fact that there had been an increase of 0,000,000 gallons in the quantity of water supplied the. district dur- ing August as compared with the corre- sponding period tv.-e.ve months previously, a fact, he remarked, which was of some in- terest in view of the decision just arrived at in reference to the salary oi one of the officers.

"I)UTRID BACON." When the minutes of the Health Commit- tee came before the meeting, Mr McMaster asked what had been done in reference to the sale of putrid bacon to which he a month ago. Was a pro- secution to follow? Mr Marks replied that from every point of view he was sorry to say that owing to technical difficulties, which rendered action unavailing, no prosecution wou-d be taken in that instauoe. Such were the difficulties in which public authorities were placed when they wanted to prosecute offedd-ers that when such a course was most desirable in the .public interest they could not do so in consequence of technicalities. Mr McMaster Would it not be worth while to take ,action in a case of this kind, where there is c'early proved to have been a sale, notwithstanding tho difficulties of getting a conviction? The exposure itself would have been of very much use to the public of Llan- dudno. Mr Marks replied that the proper thing could be done if the eierk were ^ginen per- mission to prosecute without having to con- sult the Council as w-as the case at present. So much time was spent now in obtaining proper aut hority to prosecute that it -was use- less taking action. If th>e clerk and chair- man of the Council were given authority to act in such cases the trouble would be obviated. At the Chairman's suggestion, Mr McMaster said he would briisg forward 11 rd a resolution on the matter at the next Coun- cil meeting.

NEW BANDMASTER. Mr F. Lucio Travel'.si, of Barrow-in-Fur- ness, having been appointed the bandmaster of the municipal brass band, wrote accepting the appointment, and stating that he will be- gin duties on October 1st. He is also engaged j as an employee of the Council at a salary of c £ 2 a week, and it was decided that in the summer he should act as market inspector. I £3 a week, and it was decided that in the summer he should act as market inspector. I During the winter he will be employed under the surveyor. On the motion of Mr Robert Roberts, it was decided to apply for a recognition of the class for the instruction of the bandsmen con- nected with the municipal band as a class under the Evening Schools Code entitled to a Government grant.

DEGANWY TRAMWAY EXTENSION. The Electric Railway Company 'ntimated that they were applying to the Board of 'I ,ad-e for an order extending for twelve months the time during which they may con- struct the section of their line from Wist Llandudno to Doganwy. It was decided to take no st-epi; in opposi- tion to the proposal, but Mr Pierce Jones moved that the company be asked to consider a change of direction so that the line would not interfere with the golf links. Mr McMaster advised that if they did any- thing which would give the company ail ex- cuse for dropping the extension to Deganwy ■altogether the company would be only too pleased to abandon the whole tiling. If they did nothing, then the Board of Trade would keep the company up to the mark. The company were given a chance of diverting the route last spring when they were asked to contribute to the cost of a good bridge over the railway at Maesdu level crossing, and they refused to do .so.

GENERAL HOLIDAY. The tradesmen's general holiday was fixed to take place on Wodnesdav, October 5th.

INVESTITURE OF THE PRINCE. Mr Robert Roberts moved that the Coun- cil and the inhabitants generally of the borough of Carnarvon be cordially congratu- lated upon the honour conferred upon the town by the King in deciding to invest the Earl of Chester as Prince of Wales in the Carnarvon Castle next Mr W. H. Jones seconded the motion, which was carried amid applause.

STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S FAREWELL CANNON OBJECTED TO. Mr T. Smith moved that the cOerk write to the Pier Company and the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company, asking that there shou'd be no firing of cannon on the day at the end of the month when the steam- boat s>ervioe would be withdrawn. The cannon seemed to give people the impression that the holiday season was closed, whereas it was to continue for the whole of October. The concert season had been extended, and liiey should not give visitors the idoea that everything was stopping at a moment's no- tice. Mr F. J. Sarson: The crack of. doom (laughter). Mr Robert Roberts said that last year they invited the Steamship Company to continue thoir sailings during October, but they did not then know the value of extension con- certs, and after the successful way in which the concerts were carried on last year the Council ought again to appeal to the com- pany to extend the steamboat service further mto October. It was decided that the Clerk should write to the company on the points mentioned.

WEST SHORE IMPROVEMENTS. Application was ordered to be made Lo the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow = £ 8/29 for the construction of a new surface water sewer outfall on the West Shore and certain surface water main drains in connection therewith. The seal was affixed to the lease to the Council of the foreshore at West Llandudno by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

NEW POLICE STATION SITE. It was reported that on Thursday a de- putation from the Stan.ding- Joint Police Com- mittee of the county was received with re- ference to the question of a site for a new police station at Llandudno. It was stated that if the Council were un- able to suggest a site that could be secured on favourable terms the only alternative course would be to proceed to improve the existing polioe station, which is not in a ecui,raj position. The deputation hoped that the Council would be abie, to sso their way to offer a piece of the land at the rear of the Town Hail, but on terms much more moderate than those previously quoted, which could not under any circumstances be enter- tained. It appeared that the Home Office was likely to bring pressure to bear upon the Police Committee to improve the station accommodation, and that therefore the matter was urgent. lhe Council decided to consider the situa- tion in committee.

LABOUR EXCHANGE. In -aamwer to the Council's letter the Board of Trade wrote stating it was not proposs-ed at present to c-ztablish a labour exchange at Llandudno, but the divisional officers for the district would be instructed to report to the advisability of establishing a branch office at Litanduduo on a future date.

PENRHYNSIDE WATER CHARGES. A letter was read, from the Clark to the Penrhyn Parish Council asking the Council to modify the agreed-upon charge for a tem- porary supply of water to Penrhynside, but it was resoved Th at the Council "regret that they cannot see their way to reduce the charge."

RE-NAMED STREETS The Surveyor reported on the rc-, plies received from owners interested and it was decided to re-name the following streets and roads. Street off Church ""alks (by Empire Hotel), as Tanyrogo-road; Back Abbey-road, as Rectory-lane; Back North Parade as Vardre-lane; Caroline-street (ex- tending from St. Mary's-road to Trinity- street) as Caroline-road; Back Tudno-street as Grove Passage! Road West Side of Hippo- drome as Gwynedd-road; Road East Side of Hippodrome and Theatre as Irving-road; De- gan vy-street as Degan wy-a-renu.c North Madoe-street, Ar von-a venue; Back Mostyn- ctrcet as Somerset-street; street of S.W. cnd of Jubilee-street as Thorp-street; back road between Clifton-road and Maelgwvn-road as Breton-street; Back Caroline-street and Back Augusta-street as Brookes-street; Back Chariton-street, Charlton Mews; Warehouse- street as J ubike-street; Back Jubilee-street, S.E. side, as Jubilee Passage; Back Yaughan-street as Garage-street; Back Rose- bery-avenue as rrimrose Passage; and B^d- afon-row as Bodafon-street.

HAPPY VALLEY PERFORMANCES. A letter was read from the secretary of the Grand Theatre protesting against the Council allowing evening performances in the Hanr-v Volley. 'J The Clerk was instructed to point out that it has been the custom of the Council for many years to allow certain evening benefit performances.

FAULTS IN ELECTRICITY MAINS. The Electrical Engineer submitted a lengthy detailed report on "recent failures of the electricity supply due to faults on the mains," in the course of which he Suggested that the trouble was due to electrolytic action caused by stray currents from the tramway supply.

I TALBOT'S JBL A II. 60 & 61, HIGH STREET, RHYL | i js the recognised centre of Shopping in the j I I district for Ladies who appreciate High-class Drapery Goods of refined taste at reasonable prices. SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEK of Furs, Fur-lined Coats, Tailor-made Costumes, Dress Goods, Millinery and Blouses. Note the Address S. G. TALBOT RHYL Dressmaking of every description. Charges Moderate. A V j i III TO KEEP OUT THE COLD!! l WEAR SPHAGNUM TWEED ALL PURE WOOL. SOLD BY HQI1\/IFIM ladies'tailor' • ►DliVlJS.llN, 18, Llewelyn Rd., j, COLWYN BAY. TEL. 123. I Furs and Seals Re-modelled ESTAD. 1899. • !) Vf —■ ii^I ■■■ 1—■Mi————— A A

THEIR OWN INSURERS. The Electricity Committee reported having decided to become their own insurers, and that the Accountant had been instructed to increase the annual contribution to the de- preciation fund by the sum of £30, for such a purpose.

THE ENGINEER'S ILLNESS. It was reported that Mr Paiey Stephenson, engineer to the Council, had benn granted six weeks' additional leave of absence to enable him to undergo further medical treat- ment.

COLWYN BAY'S OPPORTUNITY. The following frank outspoken statement by a Rh-yl man gives Colwym. Bay an opportunity of gaining information which will be beneficial to many here.. Mr Edward Jones, of 2T7„ Bedford-street, Rhvl, sa.ys :—"For oov-aa or eight yeara I have suncreei from terrible pain in the back and ].o.ng, and always on rising- in the morning I felt frred and uciireifreshed. i iiu Kidney secretions were highly coloured and scanty, and I was suffer.ng froii-L gecerai ill-heal h. "Tbv remedies I tried seemed: to do me, no good, and at length a friend) recommended me to take Doan's baokaofre kidney pills. Although I had tittle faith in them I decided to give them a trial, and I shall always be thankful that I did so. I began to take the pills according to directions, and' in about three days I noticed a difference; I was feeling more active, the tired feeling having parsed away. pain in my back was not so (noticeable, and the secretions were more natural and less painful. I per- severed with Doan's pills, and soon felt a different person altogether. I have notbiag- but praiee for tho pills; I consider they ought to be in every house.—(Signed1) Edward Jones. Doans backache kidney p,ils are two dhiGings and- nin-epenoe per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and nincpenc?. Of all ctherwiate and stores, or posit free direct from tho Foster- Modollan Co., 8, Welb-street, Ox ford-street. London, W. Be sure you got the same kind of pills as Mr Jones had.

It has now been definitely settled that the memorial of London Jews to the late King Edward shell take the form of a hospital where Jew»isb-ifj>eaking doctors and nurses will be in- stalled. A New York telegram says the death occurred there oil Sunday of Mrs Ira D. Sankey, widow of itho famous singrng evangelist and hymn com- poser. Speaking at Durban, Lord Gladstone, South African, Governor-Geraeral, said it was clear that, the first period under the Union must necessari- iy be a period of coaoern, great wotxafafuiaeaa, Wd great good temper.

CERRIGYDRUIDION PETTY] SESSIONS. FIGHT FOR A LICENCE. CHARGE AGAINST A LICENSEE. The monthly petty sessions for the UwchaJed district were held on Saturday at Cerrigdruidion, the mag-strates on the Bench being Col, C. S. Ma.kiwa.ririg (in the chair), Col. S. Parr Lynes, Messrs T. P. Oeborne Yale, John Robert^, and Thomas Ellis.

THE SARACEN'S HEAD HOTEL. On the application of Mr A. O. Evans, Den- bigh, the licence of this hotel wa3 temporarily transferred from Miss Cadid (the manageress) to Mrs Amy Jcne>, of the White Lion Hotel, who is now tne owner oi tfie premises. Plans of the prepared extensive alterations to the hotel, prepared by Mr James Hug'hes, archi- teot, Denbigh, were submitted and approved.

THE QUEEN'S HOTEL. Mrs Amy Jones, of the White Lion Hotel, purchased reoently the Queens Hotel in the same village, and Mr A. 0. Evans now applied for the teani)orary transfer of the licence trom Mr W. R Parry, to Miss Amy Williams, who is managing tiie premises for Mrs Jones. The appliorut-on was granted, aud plans for the pro- posed alteration oi the pr<-rnisss were approved. Tne Chairman remarked that contemplated alterations to the two hotels would materially improve tiie village generally.

TIIE WHITE LION HOTEL. A fight took place over the licence of the third hotel at Oerng—The White Lion-iri the occupation of Mrs W. A. Jones, now of the Saracen's Head. Mr R. V. J-oh, Ruth-La, applied for the transfer of the ldccnce temporarily fiorn Mrs -Jones to Mr E. Tegid Owen, of the Castle Hotel, Ruthiia,, who recently pur- chased the property. Mr Ganùm, Rhyi, opposed the application. Mr Johnson said that. Mr E. Tegid Owen was a lioencee ol oons:d«erabLe exj>erimce, aad bad aoquiredi the hotel for a large sum of money. The purchase would be completed on the 29tdiof September, and he applied that. tlie temporary transfer should occiie into o^iation on that date. Mr Gamlin said he objected on two grounds, (1) that t'he eoimjiet.on of purchase had not y.t taken place, and (2) that the appi«aaticd for tlie transfer was neither made by tne out going nor in-coming tenant., which must be the case before it could be g'ranted. At presaat Mr Tegid Owen was in neither one capacity nor the other, and he could rot enter into possession until Mrs Jones gave up the key, which she would not do until the purchase of the property was effected.. A long argument ensued, but eventually, the Bench granted the transfer, the m,-ne to take effect when Mr Tegid Owen enters into posses- g:on. Mr GarniLn said he had no objection to that because be would rea that possession could not be 'had until the completion of t'he purchase.

DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. Hugh Jones, of Bryn Mawndu, Bettws G.G., > was turrui*an>3d for being1 -drunk in the Goat Inn, Maerdy, on the 26thi of Augnst. Evidfemce was calkd to the edfoot that t.he dietfendairt was served in the boose when evi- dently in drink, and roc;1 afterwards he was seen an the highway -n a kneeling position a.nd yelling for his do. Srib&3q-uently he was assisted from a ditch. He was fintad 10s and costs.

CHARGE AGAINST A LICENCEE. Edward William Jones, I of the G-oat Inn. was then charged with permitting drunkem- neasi. Mr A. O. Evans srrpeared on behalf of the polioe, and MT F. J. Gamlin, Rhyl, defended. The game evidence was tendered 3d in the pre- vious case. Supt. Woollam said the defendant in the other case-—Hugh JCTKM was not a man of very sharp menial capacity, and it would be easy for a lioeaioco to make a mistake regarding his con- ditict.i. Mr Gamhn addressed the Bench at some length, and whilst pleading t>u lt.y to the charge, asked tho Bench to deal leniently with the do- fendant, who had unwittingly offended. The Bench, after a long deliberation, ordered the defendant to pay oasts, and to enter his own reoognisaiDoas in the sum of B20 not to so offend a £ -ain.

MOSTYN EISTEDDFOD. SUCCESS OF GRONANT CHOIR. MR STOREY AND LABOUR TROUBLES. The annual Eisteddfod was held at Mostyn on Saturday, when there w-ere excellent com- petitions. The chairman at the afternoon nueeting was Mr W. J. P. Storey, an ex- High sheriff of the county. Tit); following were the adjudicators: Music, Mr T. Maldwyn Price, Welshpool; literature, Penfro; drawing, Mr'T. R. Jones, St. Asaph; recitations, the Rev. W. Armon Ellis, near of FfvnnoDgroew; needlework, Mrs W. J. P. Storey (Rhyl) and Miss White (Holywell).

AWARDS. The following were the awards: Best stanza: "James No. 2," who did not answer to his name. Boys' solo, "Visitors" (Wad- dington Cooke): Jacob Rowlands, Mostyn C.E. School. Solo, t-est pieoe, "0, ye that love the Lord" (T. M. Prioe): Miss Florrie L2Ie, Mostyn. Recitation (under 16): 1, Percy Jones, Rbyl; 2, Robert. Davies, Ffynnon- groew; and additional prizes awarded to -Lydia Jones, Ffynnongroew, and Howell JOEC-S, Llanasa. Drawing: Jacob Rowlands. Embroidered cushion 1. Mrs Tickers, Llan- asa; 2, Miss Eunioe Roberts, Glanydon. Pianoforte w.o (under 14): Ciesie Hughes, Gronant. Soprano solo, "Lovte's Star" (Lane Wilson) Mrs Lees, Buxton (former] v Miss Gertrude Humphreys, Rhyl). Girls' solo, "May Dew:" Dorothy Annie Llo-yd, Ffynnon- groew. Essay on "Undeb" (unity), awarded to "Unoliaeth," who did not appear, but was stated to belong to South Wales. A prise of £10 had been offered for the male voice choir giving the bast rendering of Dr. Joseph Parry 's The Pilgrims' Chorus," but only one choir appeared, the Gronant Male "Voice Choir (conducted by Mr J. Spen- cer), who wore awarded the prize, the ad- judicator being of the opinion they had given a very good all-round performance.

LABOUR UNREST. In the couroe of an address, Mr Storey re. ferred to the competitive age in winch Wg lived, and pointed out that employers ol labour in the country had to meet great com- petition, not only among themselves, but from other countries. Me regretted the labour troubles in the North of England, and expressed the opinion that the men oup-ht to be more sympathetic to the masters than they were, as the masters had a tremendous re- sponsibility in carrying on the-s.e large works, lie was pleased to say that during the thirty years he had been connected with the Mostyn Ironworks they had noeVeT had any; serious difference between masters and men. The Hon. Edward Mostyn presided at the evening meeting, when there were further competitions.

The French aviator Poillot was fatally injured while -flying with a passeng'er at Chartires oa Sunday. The passenger was ser.ously injured. A speed of 55.58 knots, equIN-ale-at t<o forty* one land inlies, per hour has been attained by the motor launch "Miranda IV., built by Sir John Tlioraaycroft to demonstrate the special principle of the Hull design. Such a speed it unexampled in a boat only 26ft. long.

ASH BEEN ABROAD. Mr Pritchart., Cunninglon, Essex, says :1 served through tiie -Nile Expedition and the late Boer War. Suffered from backache and kidney complaint. Paid pounds on doctor*. Two boxes lloldroyd's oured me." Mrs A. W ilkinson, of Nelson, states :—"Mj ister. who suffered from weak kidneys, took one box, and it has done her more good than rounds spent, on Med-cal Men." HOLDROYDS GRAVEL PILLS, a Posi- tive Cure for Gravel. Pains in the Back, Dropsy, Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, Gout. Sciatica, Is lid, all Chemists. Post free 12 stamps.—HOLDROYD S MEDICAL HALL CLECKHEATON.

"With regard to the steps taken or about to bo taken in order to confine ajiy future fault to a small area and only the affected area," proceeded the report, "a scheme is in hand and most of the material delivered to accomplish this, hut unfortunately too late to commence before the season as it was not delivered till June 23rd. I purpose, how- ever, commencing the work the beginning of October. Every step is taken to anticipate any fault and the feeders tested weekly. I am also asked to consider the ad- visability of dividing the lighting of the town into two halves and running on different 'bus bars if required, I think that I can accom- plish this now that I have a second balancer; and another improvenient that I can suggeot is dong away with fuses entirely at the works and substituting circuit breakers; these are safer in every way and fax more reliable. This would to a certain extent necessitate a new feeder switchboard, but I do not comiidei the cost wou'd be excessive. I purpose ask- ing Messrs VVhipp and Bourne to go into this matter with me and will report as to the probable cost latex." T he Clerk was directed to communicate with the Light Railway Company and request them to take steps to* test their line with a view to reducing leakages.