Denbighshire Free Press

0 Fire Brigade Sports. The opening of the boxes in which collections were made during the sports day, arranged in connection with the Ruthin Fire Brigade towards defraying the cost of 6he new steam fire engine, on Bank Holiday last, shewed the amount collected as 25 Is 6d. The individual collections were as follows Miss Powell aCl 3s 3d ) The Castle Hutel 17s 10J Miss Gwladys Roberts 17s; Mr Ellis Williams 9s 4d Miss Lizzie Jane D,vies 7s 7d Haghie Hitchin 7s 6td Frank Hitchin 6s llld 2 2 T A Luck 41 lOjd Walter Palmer 3d 8id and Mr R H Roberts 3s 5i. The value prizes given by tradespeople and others in connection with the sports were as follows: Messrs D Cushion, The Cycle Shop, 2s H E AlJricb, ironmongers, &o., 10s 6d Mrs Owen, Toe Corporation, 5s; Messrs J Hitohiu, Wine Vaults, 5s; W Pierce Williams, 7d 6d; R W Dsvies & Co., coal merchants 53; Davia Evans, clothier, 21.61; Gittins and Beech, ironmongers, 10i 6J; R Roberts, saddler, 7s 6d J Goodwin, The Eagles, 59; Dean Cain, 5s T J Roberts, chemist, 7s 6d; T J Jones, shoemaker, 23 6d; R Mostyn, jeweller, 7s 6d and H Borthroyd, jeweller, 7s 6d.

Waif Day. Saturday last was observed lodally AS Waif Day," when collections were made on behalf of Dr Barnardo's Homes for Waifs and Strays, the local hon secretary being Miss Amy Maysmor Gee, Maesmor House. The collectors, who are to be con- gratulated in assisting in the promotion of tso benevolent a cause, inoluded" Misses A 'Grace Roberts, Clwyd-street; Gladwyn igoberts, Gwladys and Margery Hodgson, Violet Magin, Kathleen Owen, Lizzie Owen a UJJsie Hitchin, Masters Harry Roberts, Selwyn J°Dea» an<J Frank Hodgson. In addition to' tbe collections the amount J realized to,do the Homea was enhanced 1 upon by the sale f l.ers arranged upon < a stall erected on St Pateeil-square, and < superintended by Miss Ge<?< FloWers, &C., j had been kindly sent by Mr H Forder, < from Ruthin Castle Mrs Harrower, Cae'r < Fron, Llanbedr Mrs Magin, Clwyd-street; I Mr Hughes, Free Church Institute; and ( Mr R T Hughes, florist. The Hon Secretary wishes to gratefully acknowledge the gifts of flowers, &o., the loan of the stall from I Mr R T Hughes, and the assistance ren- dered by the collectors, also the valuable aid rendered by Mr Aneurin Roberts. I

I AT a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Merioneth County Council, held on Wednesday, Mr Haydn Jones, presiding, i and Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., being present, the matter of the salaries of the unprovided school teachers was discussed. The present situation having been sub- mitted by the member for the county, the meeting unanimously expressed itself in favour of adhering to the resolution of local authority no control no rate-aid, and let the Board of Education take its own course." One member of the committee said the managers of the non-provided sohool in his district had paid the salaries of the teachers, and were taking steps to recover the same. ONE of the weddings of the season at Lytham was that which took place at the Wesleyan Church on Wednesday afternoon. The edifice was beautifully decorated, and whilst the large company of guests were arriving selections were played on the organ by Mr J A Earnshaw. The bride was Miss Nellie Jones, eldest!daughter of the Rev Isaiah Jones, andthe bridegroom was Mr Evan Jones, solicitor, Carnarvon, and partner of Mr Ellis W Davies, M.P. The marriage was performed by the bride s father, the Rev Isaiah Jones, super. minister of the circuit, assisted by the Rev F J Harvey and other gentlemen. The bridesmaids were the Misses Lizaie and Gladys Jones, sisters of the bride; and the best man Mr R Jones, brother of the bride- groom. A reception was afterwards held, and Mr and Mrs Jones subsequently left for Scotland.

ABERGELE. j A SEams OF CYCLING ACCIDENTS.—The past month has proved disastrous as far as cycling in this locality is concerned, no less than five persons having met with aocidents. Miss Wynne, of Bryn Ogwen, whiist cycling into town sustained a severe f fall and fractured her arm; Mr Taylor, a visitor at Tanyfron, was thrown from his machine and sustained injuries to hi* right arm and leg the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Williams, Church-street, is still laid up and the Rev D R Griffiths has his arm in a sling in consequence of a similar accident. II The latest addition to this chapter of accidents occurred on Saturday last, when a telegraph messenger named Osbey Jones I was thrown from his machine, happily without serious injary. COMMON LODGING-HOUSE QUESTION.—At Monday's meeting of the Rbyi Uroan Dis- trict Council a letter was read from Mr E A Crabbe, justices' clerk, Abergele, point- ing out that the justices had considered the question of common lodging-house ac- commodation, and suggested that the three I authorities at Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, and Abergele should take some joint action to I provide a place for the tramps.—Mr Frimston said he understood that there were places in Rhyl, but the Clerk replied that there was no place licensed. Under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, Rhyl had the power to build a place and to manage it themselves, and he bad told Mr Crabbe that Abergele could also adopt the Act if they thought fit.-It was decided to refer the matter to the Sanitary Com- mittee.—Mr Frimston thought that "Aber- gele was very obstinate."

To Help the Child lien. FASHIONABLE GATHERING. G. Yesterday (Thursday), at Gian Aber, Abergele, the residence of Mr Duncan Miller, J.P., Lady Marjorie Cochrane (daughter of the Earl and Countess of Dundonald) opened a very successful garden fete and rustic bazaar in aid of the North Wales Branch of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. Among those present were the Countess of Dandonald, Lord Cochrane. Lord Robin Cochrane, Lady Jeane Cochrane, and a large number of Cburohpeople from the district. Dealing with the objects of the society, Rev Philip Rees, organising secretary, stated that for the first time for ten years the branch v. as in debt, which was brought about by the large amount of work done and the opening of new homes, adding that since the last gathering of that kind at Glan Aber they had 400 more children in the homes. He contended that that wa-i real social work. Mr Duncan Miller thanked Lady Marjorie Cochrane fore opening the fete, and said that on four out of the five occasions that the fetes had been held a member of the Dandonald family had performed the opening ceremony. The vote of thanks was proposed by the Vicar of Abergele, who expressed great satisfaction at seeing members of one of I the great aristocratic families take such an interest in the work of the poor waifs and strays. I

CORWEN. j BOARD OF GUARDIANS. FRIDAY.—Mr W E Williams, presiding. The Master reported that the number of inmates in the House was 64 against 67 in the corresponding period of the previous year. Tbe members discussed, at considerable^ length, arrangements for the North Wales' Poor Law Conference, which is to be held at Corwen on September 3rd and 4th. At the outset consideration was paid to a suggestion made at the Board that some, at any rate, of the papers read at the conference should be in Welsh. This matter, it was stated, had been carefully considered by those making the arrange- ments, and it had been decided-that in view of the considerable number of English authorities who would be present at the meetings, it would tend to all-ronhd efficiency, and to the conference doing the most good, if the papers were read in that language, although the discussions that followed would be conducted both in English and Welsh. Mr John Eyaijs, the clerk, and Mr Hugh Hughes brought up a report upon the pro- ceedings at the recent preliminary confer- ence at Rhyl, to make arrangements for the forthcoming conference, and a report was also considered from the special Committee which met Mr Hardinge Roberts, secretary to the conference, at Corwen. As a result of those meetings, it had been decided to ask Mr L Lloyd John to read a paper on a Poor-law subject, other papers being read by Mr Probert (chairman of the Fulham Board of Guardians), by Miss Champneys, on rescue work in North Wales, and by Mrs Rasplgny. As to the entertainment jf the delegates attending the conference, it was decided that they should be met and jfficially welcomed by Mr L Lloyd John, as shairman of the Corwen Parish Council, Mid that, on the opening day, they be en- rtained to luncheon at the "Owain Glyn- iwr Hotel, the Board, with the Chair- man (Mr W P Williams), being the hosts on the occasion. Further fixtures in the course of arrangement are a garden party, the Hon C H Wynn having indicated his preparedness to entertain the delegates at Rug Park, if the condition of his brother, whose serious illness is causing great anxiety to his relatives, would permit of his doing so. Mr E 0 V Lloyd (Rhaggat) had also offered to take part in the entertain- ment of the. delegates, and arrangements were being made for them to visit Llan- gollen and other places of interest in the Union, a full programme of the arrange- ments to be published in due course. -q

HOW TO AVOTD~INDIGESTION. The following hints to those who desire to avoid the horrors of indigestion may be found useful: Don't eat a heavy meal when j tired. To do so will almost certainly give you indigestion, and there is no more fatal j enemy to the skin. When utterly worn out, a glass of beaten-up egg and milk will do you far more good than a meal of meat and vegetables. Prepare it in this way, and there will be no danger of the sliminess that most people associate with egg and milk Separate the yolk and white, and beat the latter to a stiff froth. Heat the milk to boil- ing point, add to the yolk sugar and lemon- juice to flavour. Well beat and pour on the heated milk. Lastly, stir lightly in the stiffly-beaten white, and serve at once. An egg prepared in this way is more easily digested than in any other, and is as excel- lent for invalids as for the tired woman.

FOR GIRLS. Shut the door, and shut it softly. Keep your own room in tasteful order. Have an hour for rising, and rise. Learn to make bread as well as cake. Never let. a button stay off twenty-foui hours. Always know where your things are. I Never let a day pass without doing some- thing to make somebody comfortabls. <

RHUDDLAN. r RHUDDLAN NEWS. Other Rhuddlan News on page 6. THE PARISH CHURCH. Services rext Sunday 10 a.m. Welsh, 11 a.m. English, 6.30 p.m. English. THE hARVEST. The weather having taken a turn for the belter, the farmers have been able to house the remainder of the hay crop in fairly good con- dition.—Tbe corn harvest is earlier than was expected, and some fields of oats are being cut. The crops are very heavy.—The turnips and mangolds are also doing well in this neighbour- hood.

— Parish Council. This Council met on Monday at the National Schools, Mr W Jones presiding. There were also present Messrs W Conwy Bell, R C Enyon, John Roberts, Robert Evans. H Barnett, Henry Edwards; wich the clerk, Mr James Kilner. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE FUND SURPLUS. Some time ago the Clerk was directed to report as to the powers possessed by the parish to dispose of the surplus of the funds raised at the time of the Jubilee. Mr Kilner now reported that the Parish Council could receive gifts, but before they could spend money received in that form they must adopt the Public Improve- ment Act by calling a parish meeting, at which two-thirds of the ratepayers present must give their consent to the adoption of the Act. Under the Act the Parish I Council would have the power of levying a sixpenny rate. Ha did not think it would be advisable to adopt the Act. The rates were quite high enough. Mr Conwy Bell said the question had often been before the Parish Council, and had always been negatived. The Clerk, continuing, suggested that the money should be transferred to the Rhuddlan Lighting Committee. Mr C Bell said his idea was to keep the money until some suitable public scheme was promoted. The money was subscribed for a certain purpose, and he would not part with what be held for such a purpose, unless their original intention was fulfilled. He did not wish to bearbitary, but thought that lat r on the money might be devoted to some public scheme which might crop up. Mr John Roberts: Perhaps we may not live until then. Mr R C Enyon said he wanted to get rid of the 21 lOd he held. Mr Bell held £ 5. Mr Bell pointed out that be had been handed X4 for a special purpose which had not been carried out. Mr Barnett suggested that the money should be spent in providing a board at the old Parliament House, setting forth the inscription which was cut into the stone. The Clerk pointed our that this would have to be done by the Parish Council as a committee separate altogether from the Parish Council. Mr Barnett thought that the matter might be left in the hands of the two gentlemen who held the money. Eventually the Clerk was Instructed to inquire as to the cost of the Board r!1 suggested. SUCCESSFUL EVENING CLASSES. A letter from Mr D Bevan Edwards, director of education, paid a high tribute to the excellent work accomp'ished by the evening cla,res at Rhuddlan. In one part [ of !!j Jet;f?r he alluded to Rhuddlan as a 41 village." This provoked an observation from Mr Conwy Bell, protesting against calling their aucieut borough town a village. The letter was dealt with by the Council in committee. A BODELWYDDAK COMPLAINT. The Cierk was directed to see the Clerk of the Bodelwyddan Parish Council with reference to a complaint by the latter Council as to a defective stile on the public footway to Bodelwyddan. POSTAL FACILITIES. Mr Barnett proposed that they ask the Rhyl Postmaster to provide a pillar box on the Rhyl road, Rbuddlan, and to anrange for an evening delivery of letters. At present letters arrived ot Rhuddlan at six o'clock in the evening, and were ridt delivered until the morning. As pointed out the inconvenience thus caused, and added that Dyserth had an evening de- livery. Mr R C Enyon said that the Parish Council had made similar representations last year. The Postmaster then went into the matter, personally counting the letters, and reported that he could not see that there were sufficient letters to justify the expense evening delivery. Mr Barnett said he understood, with regard to the pillar box, that the authorities would grant it if asked. It was decided to again approach the Post Office with a view to securing the facilities required.

A VACANCY in the representation of Anglesey has been caused by the appoint- ment of Mr Ellis Jones Griffith as recorder of Birkenhead. Mr Ellis Jones Griffith at the last general election stood as the Liberal candidate for Anglesey,.and polled 5,166 votes, against 2,638 votes polled by Mr C F Priestly, the Unionist, the Liberal majority being 2.,5:28. THE Summer School of the Welsh, Language Association, which eoncluded at Aberystwyth on Saturday, proved an un- qualified success. Lectures and classes have been held each day for the past fort- night, and Professor Anwyl gave the fmal lecture on Saturday morning on The claims of the Welsh language." It is probable that next, year's Summer School will be held at Carmarthen. AT a meeting of the Holywell Guardians, on Friday, a letter was read from a resi- dent of the village of Gwespyr complaining that paupers there took trips to Liverpool, sent their children to learn to play the piano, and made doormats of the rate- payers." The Relieving Officer, who had been instructed to investigate these alle- gations, reported that there was, sub- stantially, no troth in them. SUCCESSFUL trial were made along the new Llandudno Light Railway between Penrhyn Bill nli Rhos-on-Sea on Friday. It is stated, > uwever, that the Board of Trade will not grant the necessary certifi- cate to carry passengers until the cars are provided with hand brakes, in addition to the Westinghouse brakes. This is due to accidents having occurred in other places owing to the failure of the electric current.

Vale of Conway Show. SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. At Gwydyr Park, Llanrwst, yesterday (Thursday), a delightfully-situated meadow close to the town, the 37th annual show of the Vale of Conway Agricultural Society was held. The committee had, this year, cat down the prize-list to a considerable extent by the omission of classes which had not filled so well at previous shows, but the total number of entries-500-was scarcely less than the total of the previous year. The shorthorn cattle and the light horses. were deemed to be excellent sections. The dogs were good, but not numerous, it being the practice of the Society to picket them in the open. The poultry were penned in a tent, and were a creditable class. Colonel Sandbach, a former extensive exhibitor, was the judge, and, of course, had not entered any of his own poultry this year. Mr J Hartley Bibby was the president, Mr J P Maitland (Llangerniew) the vice- president, Mr E Jones Owen the treasurer, and Mr H G W Watling (of Messrs Blackwall, Hayes, and Co.) carried out, painstakingly and efficiently, the duties of secretary, in which he was substantially assisted by his partner, Mr Hayes. The judges were Mr J Whinnsrah (heavy horses), Mr J Lancaster (light horses), Mr Fearnall, and Mr J Maitland (cattle), Mr W Conwy Bell (sheep and pigs), Mr R Muir, Bangor (dogs), Colonel Sandbach (poultry), Mr W C Roberts, Llandudno (cage birds), Mr T C Smith (cats), Mis3 J Foster, Nautwich (butter), and Mr J Berry (honey) At a meeting of the Society a vote of thanks was passed to the president for the challenge cup which he has presented. It was proposed by Mr D G Jones, and seconded by Mr E Davies-Jones, solicitor. The meeting appointed the following as judges of the turnouts and jumping :— The President, Mr L 0 R Aehely, Mr J Blackwall, Mr J E Humphreys, Mr Jelf Petit, and Colonel Sandbach. In his reply, Mr Bibby, who resides at Plas-yn- Roe, Roewen, paid a tribute to the good work of the secretary. A FANCIER'S SOCIETY. A meeting of fanciers was held in the coarse of the afternoon under a tree, at which Colonel Sandbach presided. It was proposed by Mr W C Roberts (Llandudno), and seconded by Mr A T Johnson (Glan- couway), that an association be formed. entitled the Vale of Conway Faaciers' Association, to include owners, breeders, and exhibitors of poultry, dogs, cats, pigeons, and cage birds. It was decided that a meeting should be held at the Lian- dudno J unction Station Hotel, on Thursday evening, the 29th inst, at six o'clock, to draft the rules and constitution. Mr A T Johnson, Glauconway, wai elected socrefc- ary. The weather proved to be fairly satis- factory. Several heavy showers occurred about midday, but subsequently it was mainly fine, with spells of bright sunshine. Tbe. attendance, under the weather con- ditions, was considered exceptionally good. Mr R P.ury, Glanj'rafon, Abergole, wou the Bodnant Challenge cup for the second time in succession. Tue following is the PRIZE LIST. I AGRICULTURAL HORSS. Maro with foal at foot—J Roberts, Fron Francis, Llanrwst. T Jones, Plastirion, Llanrwst. Gelding or Filly foaled in 1904-P2Jones, Boilondeb, Abergele. Colt or Filly one year old-R Parry, Glaoyrafon, Dolwen, Abergele. T Jones, Plastirion, Llanrwst. Pair of Horses-R II Roberts, Dolwyd, Mochdre. W Roberts, Llwydfach, Taly- cafn. Mare or Gelding sbown by tenant farmer -R H Roberts, Dolwyd, Mochdre. J T D?vies, Tanrallt, Llangwstenin, Conway. Foal sired by either of the Piasllan stalliODS-J Roberts, Fron Fransis, Llan- rwst. T Jones, Plastirion, Llanrwst. LIGHT HORSES. Mare with foal at foot—Hon Mrs Ward, OM Colwyn. W J Davey, Maesmynan Hall, Afonwen, Flints. Mare or Gelding exceeding 14-2-H Owen, The Abbey, Llanrwst. F Bibby, Plasyfoel, Dyserth, Rhyl. Mave or Gelding not exceeding 14.W J Davey, Maesmynan Hall, Afonwen. D and J O Pritchard, Glanywern, Mochdre. Two year old Gelding or Filly-E Evans, The Poplars, Penrhypside, Llandudno. W J Davey7 Maesmysan.Hall, Afonwen. Pony, Mare or Gelding, sot exceeding 13 hands, and not less than three years old -G Roberts, Caerhun Home Farm, K Roberts, Rhyl. Welsh Mountain Pony, Mars or Gelding, not exceeding 11 hands-R Parry, Glan- yr-afon, Dolwen, Abergele. Miss Ie Cunningham, Upton Lodge, Talyeafn. Pony Mare, with foal at foot, not exceed- ing 12 £ hands—-J E'wans, Trofarth Farm. E Roberts, Tyddynhen, Llanrwst Pony, Maig or Gelding, not exceeding 13 hands, and under three years—W H Jones, GwerDhowel. YOPYtty. D 0 Jones, Aneddle, Llanrwst. TROTTING MATCHES. Fastest Trcttter, exceeding 14 hande- P Goodwin, Llawrynys, Bettwsycoed. J H Smith, Bee Hotel, Abergele. A Potts, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos. Fastest Trotter, not exceeding 14 hands —T Roberts, Hanrwst. Jackson, Eglwys- bach. CATTLE. Bull, any breed, not being IVelsh-P. E Birch, Brynearyn, Colwyn Bay (tand 2). Welsh Bull, any age—Mrs Grace Ellis, Tynrhendre, Bangor. T H Jones, Maes- merddyn, Pent?evoelas. Welsh Dairy ow. in calf or in milk- W Jones, The Hand, Llanrwsi. W H Jones, Gwernhowel, Yspytty. Welsh Heifer,. 2 and under a years W Jones. Mrs Grace Eilis. Welsh Heifer, 1 and under 2 years old- W Jones. E Roberts, TyddynheiiLianrwst. Shorthorn Cow, in calf or in milk—R E Birch (1 and 2^ Cross-bred Cbw, in calf or ia milk—R Armor Jones, Caegwyn, Denbigh. W Jones. Cross-bred Cbw, in ealf or in milk, shown by a tenant farLner-R Armor Jones. W Jones. Heifer, any breed, not being Welsh, 2 and under 3 y.eara-B Hughes, Elwydene, Llanrwst. TO; Jones, Tynyeelyn, Llan- gwstenin, Coaway. Heifer, any breed, not being Welsh, 2 years old, shewn by a tenant farmer-T Li Roberts, Tyddynhen, Llaurwsfc. R Roberts, Caerberllan, Llanrwst. Pair of Welsh Steeb-W Jtnjs. Pair of Steers, any breed, not being Welsh—T Jones, Brondyffryn Farm, Den- bigh. E Roberts, Tyddynhen, Llanrwst. SHEEP. Welsh ram, shown by a tenant farmer- Mrs Grace Ellis. ^J Roberts, Dyserth Hall, Dyserth.- Shearling Welsh ram-J Roberts. Mrs Grace Ellis. Wiltshire ram, shown by a tenant farmer -R & J Lloyd, Nantwraob, Llanrwst. J Roberts, Fron Francis, Llanrwst. Raro, any breed not before mentioned-J Roberts, Dyserth hall (1 and 2). Ram lamb, any breed, shown by a tenant farmer—J Roberts, Dytlerth hall (1 and 2). Ram, any breed, not having previously won a prize aad shown by a tenant farmer -Mra Grace Ellis. J Roberts, Dyserth I Hall. Three Welsh ewes, having reared lambs during the season—J Roberts, Dyserth hall. Mrs Grace Ellis. Three Welsh ewes, having reared Iambs during the season, shown by a tenant fariner-J Roberts, Dyserth hall. Mrs Grace Ellis. Three shearling Welsh ewes-Mrs Grace Ellis (1 and 2). PIGS. Boar of large or small breed—D and J 0 Pritchard, Glanywern, Mochdre. Breeding sow of large breed-Ralph C Monro, Craiyside, Llandudno. T 0 Jones, Ty'nycelyn, Llangwstenin, Conway. Breeding sow of small breed-Misses D K and H Pullan, Royal Oak Hotel, Bettws- ycoed. Pair of store pigs-Peter Goodwin, Llawrynys, Bettwsycoed. DOGS. Wire-haired or smooth fox terrier dog- 0 J Williams, Bryn Llewelyn, Penmaohno. Wire-haired or smooth tox terrier bitch -D Garic Roberts, Llandudno. Rough-coated collie, dog or bitch—W G Powell, Capel Garpaon, Llanrwst (1 and 2). Smooth-coated collie, dog or bitch- Hughes & Owens, Orthinfa, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Festiniog. A A Taylor, The Brewery, Bangor. Collie poppy, under 12 months old, rough or litnooth-W G Powell. Welsh terrier dog-Major Bloom, Bryn- meiriou, Bangor. R Owen, Police Station, Blaenau Fe-stiaiog. Spaniel, Dog lor Bitch, any variety-W Jones Humphreys, Penrhyn Deudraeth (1 and 2). Dog or Bitch of any breed not before mentioned-J M'Lean, Birkenhead. H Eastwood, Conway. Dog or Bitch, any variety not having previously won a first prize-J M'Lean. H Eastwood. Selling Class, Dog or Bitch-T R Jones, Penmaohno. D Gario Roberts. Silver Medal for best Puppy of any variety-H Eastwood. W G Powell. POULTRY. Minorca, Spanish or Andalusian, Cock or Hen-H and R Eastwood, Conway. T E and J J Roberts, Festiniog. Game, any variety, including Malay and Indian Game, Cook or Hen-R Edwards, Llanrwst (1 and 2). Plymouth R-)ck, Cock or Hen-Watkin Samuel, Wrexbam. D B Jones, Rhyl. Wyandotte, Cock or Hen-H and R East- wood (1 and 2). Orpington, Cock or Hen—Watkin Samuel. H and R Eastwood. Leghorn, Cock and Hen-W G Samuel, Wrexham. H and R Eastwood. Any lother variety, Cock or Hen-W G Samuel. H and R Eastwood. Selling Class, Cock or Hen-A J Morris. H and R Eastwood. Aylesbury Drake or Dack-T R Parry, Wrexham. R Edwards. Llanrwst. Any other variety, Drake or Dack-A T Johnson, G.rth, Glaa Conway. Turkey, Cock or Hen—Price Hughes, Glan Conway. D 0 Jones, Llanrwst. Bantams, Cock or Hen-Evan Roberts, Llanrwst. H and R Eastwood. EGGS. Half-dozen White-J Roberts, Fron Francis, Llanrwst. D H Jones, Carneddau Smithy, Llanrwst. Half-dozen Coloured—E Jones, Bryn Fawnog, Maenan. Miss M J Parry, Bettws Abergele. Best Cock in the Show—S Watkin, Wrexham. Best Hen in the Show—S Watkin. PIGEONS. Fantail or Jacobin-Miss M E Hamer, 5, E»itgate-street, Carnarvon, 1 and 2. Show Homer—W & R Jones, 2 Tynewydd, Cottage, Llandudno. H Archer, Hafodunos Farm, Llangerniew. Flying Homer-W Jones, 56, Denbigh- street, Llanrwst. H Archer, Hafodanos Farm, Llangerniew. Any other Variety—H C "Roberts, 8, Tanyfron, Blaenau Festiniog, and H Archer (equal, 1 and special). CAGE BIRDS. Goldfiach-J Kershaw, Watling-street, Llanrwst. J L Roberts, Gwynfryn-terrace, Llanddulas Quarries. Canary, any Variety-R R Owen, 2, Car- rington-terrace, Llanrwst; G Jones, 15, Madoc-street, Llandudno. CATS. Cat of any breed—D and J 0 Pritchard, Glanywem, Mochdre. Miss May Jones, Moss Hill, Penmachno. RABBITS. Rabbit ot any breed-Miss G Hughes, Mount Pleasant, Llanrwst. W E Alsup, Llanrwst. BUTTER. Pot Butte? not less than 25-lbs, (tenant farmer) —R and J Lloyd, Nantyraob, Llan- rwst. Mrs Edwards, Rhosmawn, Llan- gerniew. Fresh Butter not less than 31 DS (tenant, farmer)—R and J Lloyd, Ifantyracb, Lian- rwst (1 and 2)10 Fresh Butter not less than 31bi in separate lbs (iienant farmer)-,Niifis Jennie [Boberts, Clustyblaidd, Cerrigydruidion. Mrs Edwards, Rhosymawn, Llangerniew. HONEY. Light-ooloured Honey—Henry Jones, 2 Macbno-place, Denbigh- DG Jones, Rhiw* dafna, Maenan, Llanrwst. Dark-coloured Honey-E B. Roberts, 3 Dolydd-terrace, Bettwsycoed. D J Jones, Rhiwdafna, Maenan.

=== = BIRTH ON SNOWDON. SUMMIT. In this age of declining birth-rates it is piring to hear of any achievement in the opposite direction. An event of quite a record-breaking character has just occurred on the summit of Soowdon. Ou this altitude of over 3500, feet above the level of the sea the wife of the landlord of the hotel has just given birth to a son. Needless to say, this event ia absolutely unprecedented; in the annaJs of Snowdon, a-nd it will doubtless add to the attractive- ness of this spot to pedestrians and moun- tain climbers during the remainder of the Season.

THE death- took place, on Saturday, of Alderman William Hughes, draper, Beau- maria. He was the oldest member of the Town Council,-serving first as a Councillor and for many years as an Alderman. He aoted as Deputy Mayor on many ocoasions, and had been offered, but had refused, the mayoral chair. AT the annual North Wales Poor Law Conference, to be held at Corwen on September 3rd and 4th, a paper will be road by Mr Probert, chairman of the Fulham Union, while Miss Champneys will report on rescue work in North Wales. Mrs Ruspigny will also address the confer- ence on the subject.

Denbighshire Sanatorium. At a meeting of the Health Committee of the Wrexham Town Council, on Wednes- day, it was moved that two representatives be sent to a conference of the authorities in Denbighshire to discuss the question of the erection of a sanatorium for con sumptives. Dr Edwards-Jones pointed out that the average death-rate per 1000 in the eastern division of Denbighshire from tubercular disease wa.s.56 per 1000 and in the western division 1.5. Considering the amount of money they were spending in sanitary im- provements, he thought they were begin- ning at the right end to prevent the spread of consumption. The erection of sanatoria was, in his opinion, beginning at the wrong end. The decrease-in consumption daring the last fifty years was due in a very great measure to improved sanitary methods. It they sent representatives to the proposed conference, he should like to instruct them to act upon these lines; if the County Council erected a sanatorium, then the Wrexbam Town Council would consider the advisability of sending suitable cases to it. iu u*i i^'atn8 moved as an amendment that while the Council were not opposed to the provision of a sanatorium for the county, they did not consider they should take any action as a local authority at present. Mr T B Taylor seconded. The Mayor (Mr Edward Hughes) said he was afraid some members were placing £ s. d. in the balance against the health of the people. The death-rate in Wrexham from tubercular disease was *96 per thousand. The average for the urban district in the county was *91. The' average for the rural districts was '79, and for the whole county *83. The sending of representatives would not commit the no^n fKt0 aQy.fc.hIr?e- The question was now in the negotiation stage, and the con- ference was being held with the idea of getting information on the subject No power was given to the representatives, and not to send representatives would, in his opinion, be a slur upon the good name of the borough of Wrexham. Mr Williams's amendment was carried by six votes to three. The Medical Officer (Dr LI Williams), in a report on. the water supply of the borough, stated that he had compared the filter beds of the Wrexbam supply with those of the Chester and Liverpool Water- works, and he bad no hesitation in saying that the comparison was in favour of the Wrexbam Company. It was decided to ask the Joint Fever Hospital Committee to consider the questn of providing a small laboratory for the Medical Officer of Health.

II District Ne1MS. — LADY Harlech, AT Bmnouth, on Wednes- day, opened what proved to be a successful two-days' exhibition in connection with the Welsh Industries Association. AT Mold Police Court on Tuesday, Thoulas Freeman, a tramp-, was committed for trial at Ruthin Assizes on a charge uf setting fire to a haystack at Higher Kinnerton on the previous night. THE Archdffuid of Wales and other omoial8 of the Gorsedd have received in- vitations to the meetings of the Pan-Celtic Congress to be held this year in Edinburgh. The meetings have been fixed for Septem- ber 23rd and the four following days. AT Burton-on-Trent, on Friday, Harold Williams (40) was committed for trial charged with falsifying cash books belong- ing to the Marquis of, Anglesey, and so stealing JESOo. The accused was employed directly by Lord Anglesey in his estate office at Barton. LADY Mostyn has written to the Board of Education asking how the education of the children attending the Talacre Roman Catholic School, Fliutshire, is to be carried on, and stating that to obtain a loan to meet the expenses felling, on her she has deposited her jewels at her bankers. AT a meeting of the Flintshire County Council at Mold, the Chairman stated that an amicable arrangement had been made between the Council and the overseers regarding the collection of rates for re- payment of loans under the Education Act, over which collection some difficulty had arisen. A Committee of the Flintshire County Council have, after inquiry on the spot, unanimously decided to recommend that the application of the Buckley Urban District Counail to divide the distriot into six wards and to increase the number of urban councillors, from 15 ..to l&> he granted. THB Summer School of New Theology, which bas been in session throughout the week at Penmaenmawr, was concluded on Friday. The speakers discussed with un- usual frankness the attitude of the churches, the colleges, and ministers towards the New Theology." It was stated by the Rev R J Campbell that some young minis- ters had lost their pastorates on account of their sympathy with the movement, and it was suggested that a fund for their pro- tection should be opened. Mr AUanaon Pioton pleaded for U liberty to prophecy."

1D BELFAST STRIKE SETTLED-. The conference on the Belfast carters" dispute came to a successful conolusiotv last night. The terms of the settlement are- that the men return to work to-day and cart at any place. Freedom is granted to masters as to who they employ, it being admitted that a week's notice should be given before stoppage of work 2 The Earl of Shaftesbury (Lord Mayor) said the agreement spelled honourable peace to both sides. The heartfelt tbunks of the citizens were due to Sir Antony Mae-Donnell and others who had assisted in the negotiations. Peace was hence- forth to be the watchword.

THE MTSTERY OF SLEEP. Although the: phenomenon, has been obv- served since man has existed, the true nature of sleep and what causes it are prac- tically mysteries to-day. All recogniise the necessity of sleep and know that it is the sovereign remedy for fatigue — tiled nature's sweet restorer." This fact has led to the theory that sleep is induced by the poisons which are known to be formed and passed into the blood stream during weary- ing exercise of mind or body. The theory ia that these poisons benumb the nerve-centre oontrolling the circulation in tbe brain, with a consequent reduction »» ^be blood supply; this "anemia" of the Dram produces un- eonsciousaess, or sleepy auring which the activities of bcxJy are repressed, the formation fatigue poisons"' is ar- rested, and those already formed and circu- lating in t^e are eliminated. Wnen this ha* taken place the purified hlood again nourishes and stimulates the circulation centre an increased volume of blood flows to the brain, and the subject awakes, re- newed in spirit and flesh, and ready for the labours of the day. This explanation is only a theoretical one, remarks an American magaxine, but it is plausible. Whatever may produce it, and whether it is & cause or an accompaniment, we know that a lessened blood supp)y in the brain 16 associated with healthy sleep, and that cerebral excitement and congestion must be overcome before normal sleep can take place.

Tynewydd Road. It has been suggested that Tynewydd- y road on the borders of Rbyl and.P.I)uddian parishes, should be properly repaired, and t the Rhyl Road Committee, by invitation of f. the St Asaph (Flint) Rural District Coun- cil, met at ejad -Of Marine Drive.. com- mittee of that authority, consisting of Mr W S Roberts (chairman), Mr E Williams (vice-chairman), and Mr Llew B Evans, with Mr Charles Grimsley (clerk) arA Mr Lloyd (snrveyor The meeting was for considering the qoestion of putting Ty- newydd-road in proper condition for traffic. After discussion, it was decided to reter tbe matte.' for further report to the clerks qL both authorities—with special reference to the origin and object of the road.

FLINTSHIRE LICENCES EXTINGUISHED. At a meeting of the Flintshire Licensing Committee at Mold on Monday Mr J Eldon Baukes, K.C., presiding, the ques- tion of awarding compensation in respect of five licences was dealt with. In each case the parties interested agreed to accept the awards of the committee, the follow- ing were the awards :— Chemical Tavern, Commercial-road, Flint.-Liceneee, Mr Edward Poyoton owners, Chester Northgate Brewery Co. Mr T W Hughes (Flint) represented the owners, and Mr Henry Taylor (Chester) tne United Alkali Co:, who were also inter- ested in the award. Award, X208, ap- portioned as follows X148 to Brewery Co., X40 to United Alkali Co., and L20 to tenant. Rose of Tryddyn, Top-y-Rhos, Tryddyn, near Mold-Mr Jones (representing Messrs Walker, Smith and Way (Chester) ap- peared on behalf of Mr John Fox, Castle Hill, Hawar4en, the owner, and Mr J B Marston (Mold) appeared for the licencee Mr W M Roberts. Amouut awarded X171 XI(i6 to owner, and £5 to tenant. Rd Lion, Ehlkyn.—Owner, Sir 1 Wyndham Hanmer, Bettisfield Park, Whitchurch liGonce1 Mr Joseph Williams. Amount awarded, £ 158 ZC153 to owner and £5 to the licfucee. Brynhyfryd Tavern, Halkyn.—Owners, the Chester Northgate Brewery Co., licencee, Mr John Hughes. Amount awarded, £37,1, of which the tenant is to receive £ 5. Black Lion, Lygan-y-Wern, Halkyn.— Owner, Mr John Lloyd. Price, Holywell Brewery licencee, Mr Joseph Carrington. Amount awarded, £ 215v of which it was decided to allow the tenant £12 10s. a

BIRTH. ROBERTS.—August 15th, at 111, Hamil- ton-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to Mr and Mrs William Roberts, a son. Marriage. DAvis -JONES. A u-ust 15th, at St Andrew's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev Richard Perkins, M.A., cousin of the bridegroom, and the Rev Emerson Treharne, James Davi*, M.A., Merthyr (nephew of Mr and Mrs Cuttom, Den- bigh), to Mabel Olwen Jones, B.A., elder daughter of the late Mr W G Jones and of Mrs Jones, 11, Windsor- place, Cardiff.

LAST NIGHT'S PARLIAMENT. In tbe Lords, the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill was read a first time. The Evicted Tenants Bill was considered on report. Speaking of an amendment limiting the operations of the act to those evicted tenants who prior to 31st Decem- ber, 1908, had been determined to be proper persons for reinstatement, Lord Crewe said the Government were prepared to accept a proposal limiting the duration of the act to four years. That, together with the limitation of numbers already inserted, would be a sufficient safeguard. Lord Everaley's amendment providing that bonafide tenants should not be dis- placed in favour of evicted tenants except under spacial circumstances was defeatea. An amendment affording right of appeal to persons whose lands were to be com- pulsorily acquired was moved by Lord Atkinson, but Lord Crewe was unable to accept it, urging that Clause 7 covered any kind of unreasonable dealing with land. Lord Ashbourne denounced the whole proposal to evict tenants who might be in long possession and capable holders as monstrous and unable to stand argu- ment. ° Lord Lansdowne considered Lord Crewe's statement to a certain extent satisfactory, and the amendment was withdrawn. A new clause setting forth that the provisions of the Act should re- main in force for three years was carried, and progress was reported. Among other bills considered was the Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Bill, which passed through committee. In the Commons, on the second reading of the Appropriation Bill, Mr Balfour re- viewed the political situation, and severely criticised the action of the Government with regard to the business of the House. Dealing with the working of the Grand Committees, be protested that they had been used in violation of the distinct pledge of the Government for the purpose of depriving members of the privilege of discussing controversial and im-iortant bills and any financial proposals, ^he guillo- tine scheme he also impeached, and said that never until this liberty-loving Govern- ment came into office bad it become the practise to put down guillotine resolutions before the debates actually begun. The Government hud made themselves absolute tyrants of the situation. The Premier thought Mr Balfour had exaggerated the faults he had discovered, and was of opinion that the session promised to be a legislative success. Legislation had fallen into, arrears, and it was necessary to deal with the many questions ripe for consideration with rapidity and energy. He defended the new system, and urged that however objectionable it might be that thpy should bave to allocate the time to be spent on various measures, when the House became iccustomecl to it and regarded it without distaste it ought not to prevent the proper liscussioa of all important matters. In the subsequent debate,, the subject 3f the Belfast riots- was raised by Mr Curran. who hoped that what had occurred would be a lesson. to Ministers not to permit the use of troops in industrial dis- putes. Discussion also arose on the grant ot £ 100,000 for building of new public elementary sehools, and other topics.

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