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BODFARI. THE COMING DIAMOHD JUBILEE CELEBRATION. -00 Friday, a public meeting was held at the National School when Mr Enos Jones, Estate Agent. proposed, and Miss G Pennant seconded, that Mr W 9 Robert!, School House, take the chair. The Chairman explained the purpose of the meeting, viz., the best way of celebrating the above event. It was arranged that the Parish Council, Mrs lhsharn, Mrs Pickop Dot'o*i and the Chairman form the committee, and that the Aberwheeler Parish Council be askfd to co-operate. But at a subsequent meeting held on May 3rd when Mr P P Pennant was voted to the chair by Col Mesham ard Mr W S Roberts seconding collectors were appointed for the the three districts towards I ai ling subscriptions, and additional names added to the commit ee. Mr P P Pennant promised 9,5 towards the rejoicing, Col Mesham L5. with an additional subscription if necessary. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the Chairman for his services. The Committee will meet again on the 7th June, to take into consideration the programme for the day's rejoiciog. Mr Samuel Roberts was appointed secretary, and Mr J Roberts, Geinas, treasurer.

CAERWY.S RESTORATION' FuND.-We are pleased to state that during th« mouth of ^-P"!> Rector has been enabled to reduoe the dett on the church by the sum of X12 4s Od. CHURCH SERTXCES.—In future, the Sunday services in St Michael's churoh will be as follows;-On the first and tmrd the month, Matin's (English) at U a.m, Evensong (Welsh) at6 p^n- On ^e 8n -tO a m last Sundays, Matins (Weldh) at 10-30 a. Evensong (English) at 6 p.m.. w POLICE- NONSTABLE JONSS -We are sorry iG note the severe i.lness of Police- Constable Thomas Jones. It appears that he contracted a bad cold, which rapidly deve oped into something serious. He has I Buffered excruciating pain, and his condition was at one time considered critical, but under the skilful care of Dr Lloyd and Dr Jones, of Denbigh, he is on the way to recovery. PKE^ENTATION.—On Friday afternoon last, the 30th alt., Mita Annie Davits, formerly a pupil teacher, and afterwards assistant mistress in the National Schools here, was the rtcipient of a very valuable and handsome present, subscribed to by the Teachers and Scholars. When it became keown that she bad been appointed assistant mutresa at the Jlost:¡u. National Scbool, Mr EvaDs, Head Mas>er thought* that this wonld be a fitting opportunity of recognising Miss Navies services during a period of seven years. The children were appealed to, and a hearty response was made to it. A. handsome am tlit was collected, and a beautiful polished walnut work box, %Ith gold plated handle was pur- chased, Friday being the last day on which Mies Divies would be in charge of her it was selected as the most appropriate time for the presentation. Mr Evans addressed the children at some length, and spoke most highly of MisB Davie8* character and attention to duties in the school. He remarked that though it was a loss to the school, he was glad to say it would be her gain, as she would receive more salary in her new situation. It was hard to part with old friends, and he was sure the Jitte oces would very much miss one who had been so kind and affectionate to them. They had, however, the satisfaction of knowing that Mostyn was not very far off, and in all probability they would often see her visiting her old home and friends. The box was then handed to her, and in a few touching wordei she thanked all who had subscribed, and said that she valued the present very much. and whenever she looked at it, it would remind her of the h'ippy time she spent in CaerwysiiSchoo1. Inside the box was inscribed, I- Presented to Miss Annie Davies; by the Teachers and Scholars of Caerwys National School, in recognition of veluablo si-rvices rendered, as I pupil teacher and assistant mistress during a period of veais, find with brt rrshes for her future welfare." Master Gwilym Mattbews presented her with a beautiful Bible, and Miss Ida B Evans, with a Morocco leather purse.

f ALREADY FEEL 2d i-EH CaH. oETTEn'. I2, HANOVKR SQUARE, BRADFORD, Jan. 7th, I89<1. GENTLEMEN,—I am thankful for the bottle 6i""Gwilym Evans' Bitters "you sent nif bvyour Bradford representative. I have on! taken a few good strong doses, and I alread; feci 20 per cent. better, Wt having sui fered from Ague for some months in India i do not expect it to work wonders at once. To-day, while dining in the town. two of my friends remarked that I was looking much better. I told them that the cause of it was my taking your Quinine Bitters," when a gentleman sitting opposite asked me the name of it. I was very pleased to tell híl, and also where he could get it in Bradford. He has been suffering from Indigestion, and I hope Gwilym Evans' Bitters" will do b;m as much good as it has done to me. With every wish for their success, I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. C. K. THOMAS.

THE GROCER'S CLAIM AND THE DOCTOR'S BILL. At the Holywell County Court on Tuesday, of last week, before His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Robert Jones, grocer, etc., Kidder- minster House, FfynmonRroew, sued Dr T R Davies, Prestatyn, for X7 16a 3d balance due for goods sold. Defendant counterclaimed X6 19a for professional attendance and medicine, and had paid into court the balance of 17s 3d, with Is costs. Mr F LI Jones was for plaintiff, and Mr Lloyd, St Asaph, for defendant.— Plaintiff produced his books, showing the amount owing by defendant. r" I .^„u ouuitsumea rie- fenda.t'>i erraud boy fetched the goods, and sometimes defendant himself ordered them.- The defendant admitted owing plaintiff X6 88 3d. and it was decided to submit the balance to the Registrar for his decision.- Dr Davies, the defendant, then gave evidence as to his couoterslaim. He said that in 1894 and 1895 he attended Mr Jones for a bad leg, and e(-,nt him in a bill for i56 19a in August, 1895, which Mr Jones had net disputed until the present time. He had made several applications for payment. In cross-examination, Mr Jones took Dr Davies through various items of his bill.-Dr Herbert Williams, Holywell, gave evidence to the effect that he considered Dr Davies' charges reasonable ones.—Mr D J Davies, the defendant's brother, was called, and stated that be sometimes saw Mr Jones together with his brother, and made entries in the day boo" 10 reply to Mr Jones, the witness described himself as an unregistered assistant," but declined to furnish any ioformation as to his qualifications beyond stating that he had been in one of the Glasgow hospitals, and had acted as assistant to a London doctor.- Mr H Joaee, on behalf of Mr Jones, said a reasonable sum would have been from two to three guineas, and bad it been the latter figure they would not have grumbled, but they re- garded the charge made as iia extortionate one. -Mr Robert Jonett, the plaintiff, was called, and stated that he only remembered having one bottle of medicine from Dr Davies, and a few bottles of lotion. He knew nothing of part of the attendances charged for. He repeatedly applied to Dr Davies for a bill, but never got one until he entered this case in court. In re- ply to MrLlovd, witness siid Di Davies cured him, but he believed he could have cured him- self' He only looked upon Dr Davies' brother, as the equal of an amtul&nce man (laughter, -His Honour, in giving judgment, said the exact amount of the claim would be fired by the Keeistrar. With regard to the counterclaim, *n unqualified man could not charge for visits paid, ao? could they be charged for by a qualified man, and he must therefore reduce the counter- claim accordingly. Judgment on the^counter- claim for £ 3 3s. There would be judgment for the plaintiff on the claim for the amount fixed t,y the Registrar. 1

\.t GRATEFUL If H WOMEN fc from all parts of the vVorld have expressed their full appreciation ||fe of the splendid labour-saving &L g|j| advantages of Ipg 2 Sunlight Soape | £ §|j| It has brought a welcome rest to \2mk millions -of women by lightening the labours of washing-day, and sweetening and brightening the r-rv, he ITl e. ^5j Sunlight Soap wk ,:¡'¡ Never Disappoints. 2:if: .,< ?' ?'/ jjl,t= T¿("I'!f5 jJt. v, k)'- T\ OUR MOTTO IS ^^8pERS0Hi^^» J0EXPERIEHCE j|j' VfSrlcAyABllTYl No Goods received into Stock which are not of standard, purity, and excellence. Every Department is under the immediate personal attention of the Proprietor, who, after careful. London and Provincial training, offers best services upon reasonable terms. T. J. ROBERTS, A.P.S., Chemist, The National Pharmacy,' 9, WELL STREET, RUTHIN. Homcepathic and Foreign Prescriptions Dispensed. DIAMOND JUBILEE WELSH MEDALS. H, E. JOYCE, JEWELLER, St. Peter's Square, RUTHIN, has been appointed Sole Agent for the above Medals. Prices, 2d. and 3d. each. A reduction made for large quantities. "mlS Primrose League—Ruthin Habitation-No. 904. THE Annual Business Meeting of the above Habitation to elect officers for tho ensuing year and to pass the accounts, will take place at the, CONSERVATIVE CLUB, on TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18th, at 7 o'clock. M. M. JENKINS, 454m15 Hoa. Sec.

RUTHIN. IN THE SUNSHINE or MAY shabby clothing Icoka gray, but don't be annoyed, go to see DAVID LLOYD. 12 and 15, CLWYD-STKEET, where you can get the BUST GOODS at the CHEAPRST PRICES. 84jl3^ EDWABD WILLIAMS' Celebrated Home Made Sausages, Purveyor of Some Meat, Clwyd Bank, Ruthin. a97 Da FBASKB.—Dr D Fraser left on Saturday for Buckley. On Friday he was presented with a case of apostle spoons by Mrs Theodore Rouw, on behalf of the Ladies Nursing Class, in connection with the evening school. Miss Tucker man was the hoa secretary of the move- ment. Nzw BAREISTBB.—We note that Mr J Wallis Davies, who was a member of the Inner Temple, and who is the eldest son of Mr John of tbe Cat: viiJta Vv orKfl, has tt n, T1'" has selected to pactice on the Midland Circuit and at the Parliamentary bur. Mr til- articled to the late Mr mLCUSIWSStJ?' aud afterwards practiced at Abergele knd pill Bay. He was for some ti me thec^ Abergele and Pensarn District Cnnnl i j v Abergele County School. X a RQ Parliamentary agent for some years ^HI I,!3 written several successful books nL i 1 matters, but pprhans thp beat tL P°Q legal upon the adoptive Acts a* aff.ctey bjihe'M Government Act of 1894. ^ocai secretary to th<i Light Hailwava Ac D0.w..tbe which is doins Walli9 D"ie8 i Oui& BRIGADES &T Dxxujou -The F'iret Brigade looked well on their departure for Denbigh for the May-day Bhow, and thev were watched, on starting o-jt, bv a iarcra y/fere c £ th. inhabitoots, who' w5hS .'S success in the work of the dav i about nine o'clock at nigh^^ith lighted, and quite a brave aspect, and theywere again received by a large crowd. The Boys' Brigade were m fine form, and it was oily necessary to see them march to th« and to note the orderly behaviour of the !r?ds in thfe embarkation, to see the use of tbe train- ing they have undergone, and the good which will come from tteir work of I h, last se £ SOn. The band under Bandmaster Btyan played very well indeed, seeing that the players have been trained from raw recruits in the course of a ve-y few months. The chief march played was composed by Mr Bryan himself. The com- mit tee ia of & thoroughly unsectarian character, *»nd the chaplain for this year is the Rev J Fisher. MARRIAGE OF A RUTHIN LADY. On Monday of last week, at Zion Chapel, Regent-street, Wrexham, there was solemnised the marriage of Mr R P Jones (late of Corner Shop, Mold), to j Mrs Edwards, Grocery Storefc, Johnstown. The bride was given away by her father, Mr Royles, boot and shoe maker, Ruthin. She was charm- iagly attired in dark navy blue, trimmed with cream satin, and hat to match. She wore a eold brooch, set with pearls, the gift of the bridegioom. The bridesmaid was Miss Harriett | Royiee, sister of the 1 lidWho was also attire A I in dark navy blae, trimmed with moire silk and chiffon, and her hat was becomingly trimmed to match. She was also attended by her other sister, Miss Lizzie Royles, Ruthin, and Miss Lloyd, Overton. After the ceremony the wed- ding party drove in carriages and pairs to the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, where a suite of rooms had teen engaged for them, and where they partook of the wedding breakfast. The usua) toasts and congratulations were given in felicitous terms, to which the bridegroom very appropriately responded. Afterwards :he happy pair left by the 5-42 train en routs for Southport to spend their honeymoon. The presents were numerous and costly. ST PETSR'S CHUBCH.—The Laeter Vestry meeting at this church was held on Thursday morning, when the Rev the Warden presided. Messrs G F Byford and Theodore Rouw were elected people's wardens for the year, and the f Warden once m^re nominated as his wardens Messrs Arthur Magin and John Roberts. The statement of accounts for the past year was sub- niittad by Mr Byford and passed. It was decided to disband the present bell ringers, and to invite applications with tbe view to forming a new team. The following were elected sidesmen, Messrs LDavid Jones, Heathfield David Glyn Jones, T H Riby, R Beech, E Tagid Owen, and Charles Aldrich, the latter taking the place of Mr D J Williams, the late L. and P. Bank manager. There was some discussion with resp et to the organ, some of the gentlemen present remarking that it would be well to raise a fund for the provision of a new instrument, but the Chairman said the opinion of good musicians was that the present instrument was a very sweet and mellow one, and that it answered very well for their purposes. However, the question was not carried to a decision either way. Areona those I prebent wenj, ^Ii-anon to the Wardens, the iiev J Fisher, B.D., curate, Mr R Betch and Mr C Aldrich.

RUTHIN SPARKS. The Town Council are unequal in the manner in which they carry out their sanitary duty, and the consequence is that when they make up their minds to be severe they get into disgrace, and this frightens I seme of the members, who like to stand well in with the eieutorr. Now. if they would always consistently insist upon nuisances being remedied within a fixed time, that time to be the same in all cr>=es, (jtliey would soon teach the people that th'cy v.ere not to be played with, and their orders would be respected and be cheerfully obeyed. ♦ » The justices of Denbigh last week, when I a charge was made against a police officer, took steps to have the matter sifted to the bottom, and reprimanded the accuser in a manner that will cause others in the borough to be careful, before they bring charges against the police, to see that they are true. Recently, a defendant in the Ruthin police court was allowed to make a similar charge against an officer without either protest or an'attempt to inquire as to the truth or otherwise of the accusation, and the Ruthin justices might take a lesson from the action of their brethren at Denbigh. Could Col West add, to his generous gift to the inhabitants, land on the river side ot the field, to bring the proposed recreation ground to the river bank ? This would greatly enhance the value of the gift in many ways, even if a corresponding amount of land was taken from the other side of the plot, and it would provide a site for the proposed open air bath I mentioned last week, which bath is a YeSjj|sr»opu!ar idea with the youth of the towii. Of course, Col West would add to the agreement i clauses to give full protection to all riparian I interests, such as the maintaining of the purity of the water, the preservation of the fish, etc. The river side, with a few seats nicely placed, would become a splendid summer lounge, such as the Llangollen people propose to form on the bank of the Dee. I observe the announcement that Pro- fessor Hubert llerkomer has accepted a commission to paint a portrait of the Rev Dr T C Edwards, principal of the Bala Theological College, to be placed in the library or hall of the University College at Aberystwyth, of which Dr Edwards was the first principal. Before very long there will be a new organ in Llanfwrog Church, and the services of that place will be much improved from a musical point of view. At Ruthin Church there is an old, hybrid concern, a good part of which belonged, in the beginning of things, to a barrel nifair, which worked by turning a handle. It is admittedly a sweet toned instrument, and it does very well considering its origin, but an attempt to get the money to add modern mechanism, and some additional stops would be advis- able, in view of the progress being made in the surrounding parishes. There is a danger of being overshadowed by outsiders, and the important parish of St Peter's should no more allow itself to be outdone by the foreigners in the matter of musical powers than the Government will allow itself to be outdone by the foreigners in the matter of naval power

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE "WELSH MEDALIST. Mr D D Pierce the Welsh Medalist Wrexham has been honoured with the following letter Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W. The Comptroller of the household is directed by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acknoledge the receipt of Mr L, Pierce's Registered Welsh Medals in silver, which have been struck to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, and has pleasure in enclosing the amount in payment of the same, as His Royal Highness has been graciously pleased to retain the medals. May 1st, 18n

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NOTICE TO COKBE3PONDENTS Our CO'llli118 are opeu to 1011 persons, no matter what may be taeir religious and political opinions, or what view they may take on local and general topics. Writo clearly cn one sido of the pitper ONLY. Heal nr.rae lit, I Address must accompany every communication to sefure insertion rof <-v>o C. Letter^ M'Joi' reach the Editor not later than XliuivSjJAX, We do not necsssarily agree with the opinions expressed in this column.

THE DENBIGH HALF-HOLIDAY. To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir.—Attending Denbigh Market as usnallast Wednesday, I noticed that there were posters on the walls announcing a meeting called by Mayor to consider the question of the half- holiday in Denbigh, the said meeting being • called at th., request of a number of tradesmen. Now, being a resident in the country, and hviug outside the borough, it is possible hat some of you Denbighites will say that I have no business to icterfera with this question at ftU, 13ut I respectfully submit that we, country people, have e grealt deal to say in the malt-r. It is true that we cannot eojoy the half-holiday, although most, if not all of us work a great deal harder than you townspeople do. We aie the people, however, who support von. And although in this country every class is more or less dependent upon the other, it would be easier for us to do without jou, than it would be for you to do without us. Therefore, we should have a word to pay about this half-holiday business. It is not very material to me whether thg shop-keepers have a half-holiday weekly, or not. But it is important thst, given the nalf- hotidsy in each town, that there should be some uniformity about it. We farmers and country ppople have business in several towns such as Ruthin, Mold, Holywell, Rhyl, Abergele, &C, as well as Denbigh. In all these towns, exoept the latter, the half-holiday w or a I Thursday afternoon, starting at 1 o'clock. Iu nAnhih. it. does not commence till tuo o'clock. There is also another difference. The Denbigh half-holiday ig but for five month3 of the year —from May to the end of September—and Rhyl ia for six months-from October to the end of April. All the other towns close on Thursday afternoons all the year round. t i'-up'-cse that the Bhyl ae&Lon prevents tub 7 being for the twelve months. But there is no 'season' in +na L fail to see why its snops, 'key should not close on Thursday after* thLeyt mVrem^d you again that j Shl-'fJ" ?''l.y.h. <0 SXX Wb.t74o., ..a wh,« .IHhMo "h0 Bw S&tT E *5 action on the part or A er T. different towns, and contmuity of action. If Denbigh tradesmen can afford to c ow on Thursday afternoons m summer, surely they can do so in the *irter% Tf Deno.g,. c-not afford to close about one o clock, let it luUjtmce tbe other towns to clo»e at two. It is these different hours in different towns, and at different ceasons, that inconvenience those that live at a distance. Let there be but one practice through the whole of North Wales (excepting, perhaps, the coast towns), and then the half holiday will, I suppose, be of value to the shopowner and the shop-assictant, and will not be inconvenient to the farmer and the country labourer.-Yonts, &c., A COUNTRY FARMER

CONSECRATION OF THE BISHOP OF ST DAVID'S. The new Bishop of St David's (the Right Rev John Owen, M.A.) was consecrated in St Paul s Cathedral, London, oa Saturday, with all the elaborate ceremony prescribed by the Church ritual. After a reception of the Archbishop of Canterbury at the west door there was a solemn march to the chancel, the new Prelate, the Bishop of London, th« Bishop of Llandaff, the Bishop of St Asapb, the Archbishop of Ontario, the j Bishop of Dunedin (New Zealand), the Bishop of Cbristchurch (New Zealand), the Suffragan Bisbop of Swansea, the Dean of St Asai,!), and the Cathedral clergy and j choir taking part in it. The Archbishop brought up the rear, but at the close of the service the procession returned in reverse order, and the new occupant of St David's See was on his right hand instead of occupying a middle place. The I Bishop of London read the Gospel, and the Bishop of Llandaff tilt- Epistle. There were two anthems-, The Wi derness," by Goss, and Cobb's 4i 0 pray for the peace of Jerusalem." The Dean of St Asaph (Dr Watkin Williams), baling his sermon on the text The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath In the course of a very able and appropriates rmon, he alluded to the work of the church, aud said With regard to their dear mother Church, whom they might not have loved SQ well had she been prosperous and triumphant, but for whom ,because she had bfieu attacked in her possession, her schools, and her creeds, and because of the calumnies and outrages heaped upon her, they wou'd gladly die. How proud they were of her !-her s'ately walls, the music of her services, her mani- fold achievements, her roll of martyrs and of saints No Church could claim a more unbroken descent from the Apostles; no Christian body preach-d a purer doctrine. They longed to see the zeal aud devotion of her fons and daughters bursting into flame, while her scattered children returned from all sides to her embraces, her voice grew powerful everywhere, and she reigned mistress and queen of the hearts of all, "And you, my brother," said the preacher, directly addressing the new Bishop,' you who have been called to oversee the work of the Church in our most ancient diocese, it is for you, guarding as I know you will guard all her prerogatives, refusing as I know you will refuse to couccde auy jot or tittle of her deposit of faith, to see that she does not fail to sympathise wi'h, and through 1bc power of her sympathy to comfort, to raise, to purify, aad to ennable those to whom she has to minister. The communion amoog whom St David planted the Church does net exist for her, but she for them. For this you have been divinely prepared. Born and bred a Welshman, you can understand and enter into all the feelings aad thoughts peculiar to the Welsh mind, as you have felt and do feel them yourself. Ycur own spiritual experience tells you when they should be fostered, because of the enlarged capacity for appro. priating the grace of God, and when they must be resisted as incitements of evil. But where it is your duty to repress and reprove it will not be with the Gold austerity of an ancharite, but with the humility of one who himself has suffered, being tempted. Your clergy will look to you .-onstantlv for sympathy. Even the kindest and most considerate layman can hardly know the trouble of many a country pai son. the being misunderstood, the sense of failure, the effort to set an example of unworldlinesa while bent under a loa 1 of worldly cares. You will let such men kuow that they have in their bishop Olie who does understand them, one who does feel for them, and, invigorated by your sympa'hies, they will go out to comfort and cheer the troubled homes in their parishes, having learnt from you how to comfort and to cheer. But, my brother, when 1 ^peak thus of your ministry to your clergy, you must Dot expect to receive the same yourself from earthly lips or hands, even of those who love you best. The trial of your position will be that, being raised so high, others will not understand you, and for lack of a sympathetic ear into which to pour year grief you will often have to keep silence when the fire burns within. Assaults made on you, or the blows and buffets of those who strike through you at your flock —these will not grieve you, but you will find it very hard 1 when you are misunder- stood by your own disciples, when, for instance, they lis,v £ urged you to do some- thig rer what they consider the welfare of the Church, and are full of bitterness because you have refused convinced that it is not for the glory of Gnd." After sketching the self-discipline which a man in the position of the new Bishop would naturally follow, the preacher concluded— As you descend to the camp of your people, bearing on your shon ders the law of God, His presence will o with you and give you force to meet all the trouble and toil of life, and you will be able to comfort others with the comfort wi:h which you yourself have been comforte i of God." The offertory was in aid of St David's Diocesan Fund,

LLANELIDAN. OBITUARY.—On Saturday,the 2t hult., &f er a phort illntss, the death occurred of M'r Edward Parry, Bryndu a descendent of one of the oldest families in rhe parish, h;s parents having lived at Bryndu before him and died at a good old age. He had spent ih-2 whole of his long life in the parish, and a truer friend or better neighbour never lived. He did not live much en evidence, nor was he at all in sympathy with the fantastic aspirations of some of the Cymra Fydd, and did not believe that the world was played out, but that the race will be always to the swift, however much people of questionable habits may argue to the contrary. He had inherited from his father a taite for the study of medicine, so his advice as a doctor and veterinary Burgeon was much I sought, and oil en "n; wonderful effect. He was a man of sound common sense, and his character so transparently clear that he was beloved by all, and he waO:' Ifticl in his grave on Wednesday week, in the old parish churchyard amid signs of general regret, the hearse being followed by an enormous number of people f"-m far and near, who attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The aournen were Mr and Mrs Roberts, Bylan Mr and Mia* Roberta, WMnrhydSMis/Robe" YMtad Mr and Mrs -jangferd, Banadlan Miss Jones' Bryndu; Mr and Mrs Jones, Llandegla- Messrs and V.ss Owen and Mias Alice Salisbury, NanU yrbendy; and Mrs Gwen Hughes dMt RoW. U !ler- We not5ced Mr Robert ober.s, Llanfa.r, as representing Canon Haygarth, the landlord; and Mr Roberts, i. 2' "P'eseotmg the agect. Ja the CuUic yarc., after the burial service was over, ? JTel1"K1?,0Wn kymn, Bydd myrdd o ryteddod&u, was feelingly sung by the pecpie.

tremelrchion. YKSTRY.—Tho annual Easter Vestry was held on Thursday evening, Apr'l 29th (after the usual service), in tie National Schoolroom, the Vicar presiding. The Churcowardens presented their accounts, which were audited and passed, and tbe Yicar heartily thanked them f ir tLeir services during the past year. He also tendered his sincere thanks to Miss Oldtkld for her handsome present of new altar rails to the church, and to the ladies who had decors.ted the sacred edifice on festival ocoasions, to the members of the choir and Sunday School teachers for their faithful and earnest services throughout the year. Mr John Jones, Groes- ffordd, was nominated by the Vicar as his warden, and Mr Edwin Morgan, Caegwyn, unanimously re-elected people's warden. The old 6idesmen were also unanimously re-elected. In closing tbe proceedings the Vicar mentioned that over floo had been collected in the church and parish towards chutch purposes.

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