Denbighshire Free Press

i Royal Denbigh Bowling Green. CLOSING THE COMPETITIONS. 0 The finals in the three competitions were played yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, before a good gathering of members and friends, includ- ing a number of ladies. The President for the year, Mr Evans (Mellard's), had givea a very handsome cup, which was much admired. The green, though in excellent order under the cir- cumstances, was much heavier and slower than usual, owing to a good deal of rain on the pre- « vious day, and the piayers found some difficulty in adjusting their game to the conditions. The Subscription final was played first, Mr D Knowles (0) meeting R H Jones (1). Mr Jones took a usful lead in the game, but afterwards could do little right, and Mr Knowles won com- fortably at 21-12. { In the final for the Medal Mr J G Lloyd (0) Smet Mr Evan Jones (0), and by far the best bowling of the afternoon was seen in this game. They kept very level until the game was half- .< way through, then Mr Evan Jones drew away ? and won at 21-14. The final for the Cup lay between Mr D E H L Roberts (0) and Mr J L Jones (4). Mr Roberts £ started in great style and soon obtained the lead, and, though Mr Jones made a very plucky fight, 1 he could never get on terms again, and was beaten at 21--16. In presenting the cup to the winner, the President said he felt greatly honoured in hold- ing the position he did, and in having the privilege of making such a presentation. He !took particular interest in the green, and had followed the competitions that day with much pleasure. The office of president, as they all knew, had been held by some of the most worthy citizens of Denbigh, and he felt grateful to bis fellow-members for having elected him to follow them. He congratulated Mr DEH Roberts on having won the cup (applause). Mr DEH Roberts, in returning thanks, re- ferred to the interest which the President took in the green and its affairs. The cup, which he so kindly presented, was a most handsome one, iff and he (Mr Roberts) would always treasure it (hear, hear). Mr James Hughes, an ex-president and secret- i ary of the green, presented the Mesham medal i to Mr Evan Jones, which he did by request and ■v with very great pleasure. Although having had to give up his membership through the pressure of business, he hoped that some day he would again be one of them. He much appreciated i the honour of presenting to the winner the i Mesham medal, which he himself had the pleasure of winning some years ago. One should be glad to think that the prowess of the members was equal now, if not better, than in times gone by, and he hoped all would continue to take in- < terest in the old green (hear, hear). Mr Evan Jones briefly returned thanks. Mr James Hughes then presented the sub- scription prizes to Messrs David Knowles and R > Henry Jones. Votes of thanks to the President and Mr Hughes i concluded the presentation ceremony. A group photograph of the members was taken j by Miss Helsby.

ft Bostock ftand Wombwell's I Royal No. 1 Menagerie. ? It is with pleasure that we announce "f the visit to Denbigh Snaithfteld on Monisy f next; (Saptember Gib) of that historical exhibition Bastcck an-I Wombwell's Mensgetle. The show bearing this imme belongs to every tofn and tillage ia the I country; there ia scarcely a p; rt of the I Island in which we do not meet them. Wt uay welcome, go grand old show, to cux- i town, vlicii has now fcesn before th public for over a being established it 1805, We SI:J given to understand that this famous tl h8 now added mu t extensively t3 .-a co^lsctiuuo The numst- one carriages will contain, asiougsfc other unique specimens of forest find jangle beibibuse, the finest and the largest lions of all ages from foor weeks upwards, tigers, leopards, bears, hyenas, wolves, jguarp, » wggen icad of monkeys, and aviaries of foreign birds, etc, » All should see ike latest additions-the giant bippopct?uin<?» the cnls one travel- j iing, it is tmdoubcetily a show ins elf the great eacred baboon from Central Africa, a pair of Tasmanian devils, b&by lions, baby leopards, Assyrian ibex, man eating tigers, the educated chimpar zeeii and the almost human apes (all should see these wonderful animals), and Jerry,' the great blue and red faced mandril gorilla. A vast number of other interesting flights are to be seen in connection with this famous show, but, ct course, it it, impossible in the course of a r-eitepaper notice to give more than a bare reference. The exhibition is distinctly of a high-class nature. The greatest care and cleanliness are exercitee. The condition of the animals Attention with which they are treated. In conjunction with the hundreds of rare and valuable exhibits there are t*e per- formances with the ferceious auimsl j, which and valuable exhibits there are tlte per- take place in the new steel arena, where they aU perform, a novelty in Britain. The entire exhibition, in fact, every cage is illuminated with the electric light. Oae can readily see that with so many inter- esting features there la abundant material at this vorld-famed ahow to furnish un- limited pleasure and not a little (X ite ment. All the abo*e will vl:it Rathin on Tues- day next, the 7 ;h inst.

1 JLooal Lighting Table ,J. FOB CYCLISTS AMD DRIVEBS, morning evenfefif If Balurd&y. September 4th 4 48. 8 0 II SundAj, September 5 b 4^0 7 5a | Monday, September 6 h 4 52. 50 Tuesday, September 7&h 4 o3 7 54 i Wodnesday, September 8th 4 55 7 51 Thursday, September O.-h. 4 56 .7 4» ffrlday, September 105h 1 57.7 47 b i

| Funeral of the late Capt> ;| C. J. Ivl. Lomer. The funeral of the late Captain Cecil John McIllree Lomer, late of the 8th Hussars, son of the late Mr Cecil "Wilson Lomer, formerly of ) Southampton and for some years a director of the Southampton and Iccken Floating Bridge and Roads Company, took place' on Saturday at noon in the Southampton Cemetery. The re- mains of the deceased gentleman, who died sud- [ denly at Groes Hall, Denbigh, were taken to Southampion on Friday evening and were taken to the paivate mortuary of Messrs Mayes and 'Son. The principal mourners at the funeral were the widow and mother of the deceased gentleman, Mr and Mrs Charles J Lomer, Major Robert Lomer, Capt Sydney Lomer, Mr W Garton (a director of the Southampton and Itchen Floating Bridge and Roads Company), 11 p Mrs: Garton, Col Parry, and several warrant officers representing the Denbighshire Husnars, Mrs Stuart Messum, Miss Barrow, and the ser- vants. The funeral service was impressively conducted by the Rev B Hanock, vicar of St James's Southampton, and the deceased was buried in the brick-lined family grave, close to the mortuary church, where his late father and other members of his family were laid to rest, it being lined with evergreers and flowers- The remains were enclosed in an oak coffin with brass furniture, on the breast-plate being the in- scriptions — CECIL JOHN McILLREE LOMER, Died August 24th, 1915. Aged in years: There was a large number of floral tributes in- scribed as follows :—From his wife and mother, to their best beloved with love, from his baby daughter; .from aunt Florence, his favourite colour from uncle Charlie, Mr F C iear and Mr E C Bignall, from Sydney, from Harry and Pearl, frdm Major and Mrs Howell Evans, from Mrs Richards, Cerrigllwydion, Denbigh with deepest sympathy, from the servants, Perrotts Brook House; with much love, from Mamoaa; I from Jane Warland; from Annie. Julia. Laura, I and Violet; with love, from Col and Mrs Gra- ham from Mr and Mrs William Garton. from from Col and Mrs J Lane Notter, from Cherrie, much love and deepest sympathy, from Com- mander and Mrs Messum from Mr and Mrs Vincent S Wrigley, from Lieut-Col H P Sykes and officers Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Mayes and Son, of the High-street, under the supervision of Mr J G Gibson, and at Den- bigh by Mr R W Lloyd, Yale-street.

Funeral of the late Miss Rowlands, Grove Terrace The funeral of the late Miss Rowlands, Grove Terrace, whose death we chronicled in our last issue, took place at Whitchurch last Monday, and was of a public nature. The Rev H 0 Hughes Henllan, conducted the service at the house and graveside. Amongst the chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs M Davies (sister and brother-in-law), Misses Gwladys Davies, Lena Davies, and Dilys Davies (nieces), Mrs Williams, Llandudno Mr and Mrs Hughes, Penstryt, Ruthin; Mr and Mrs 11 W Lloyd, Eagles House; Miss Gee, Mr R G Jones, the Misses Lloyd, Cotton Hall; Mr Robert Lloyd, Gwaenynog Bach; Mis Roberts, Chapel- street Mrs J Jones, Fron Terrace Mrs_Eoberts, Grove Terrace; Miss Williams, Hiraeihog House Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Chapel-street; Nurse Williams. The solid oak coffin (made by Mr R W' Lloyd) was covered with lovely flowers, sent by the following :—In loving memory of our dear sister, from Morris and Selina. For darling Auntie, from her devoted Gwladys. In" loving remem- brance, from Lena and Dilys. In allectionate remembrance, from Sarah Blodwen. In affect- remem ionate remembrance, from Herbert. From Mrs Lloyd, Lodge,, and Mrs R W Lloyd. "Er cof am Auntie, oddiwrth Megan a Llodie," Mr and Mrs H Lloyd Williams, Townsend. From all at i:3, Grove Terrace. B and M Wigley Roberts, Vale View. Mr and Mrs Isaac Jones and May, Grove Terrace. From H and M Lloyd Williams. The funeral was arranged by Mr R Lloyd Jones (Densons).

Death and Funeral of the late Mrs Mary Roberts. Tea death occurred on situday lasfi, at 55 Bsacon'r-hill, Denbigh, of Mrs Mary Roberts, widow of Mi Wiliiam Roberts, for many years! at the ..ffbe of Me srs Gee & Son, and the well- known eecretary of the Danbigh Provident Society The deceased, who was 73 years cf ege, had been an invalid for many years, and had borne her suffsring with great) resignation throughout. She was devotedly cared for duriag her long illress by ber late hasband ard by her two danghters, whom she leaves to mourn her los3. Deoeaafd was a faithful wembjr of the Swan-lane Congregational Chapel, Mach sympathy is felb for tha Misses Roberta in their bereavement. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place ab Eglwyawaa on Wednesday, under the Burials -Act. The Rev James Charles (I, officiated. The chief mourners waie:- lob carriace: Mus G adys Robarts (dauglrer), Nurse Williams, Mss Jonen, Bacgor; Mra Hughes, Dcganwy Miss Bakewoll, Holywell. 2nd carriage: Mr and Mrs Roberb Hughes. Dei bigh Messrs W Hughes, London, and D E Roberts, Denbigh. 3rd carriage: Misa Eleanor Hobarbs, Deabigh; Mrs J E Jones, Amanford; Mi-38 Jones and Mrs Griffiths, Denbigh. 4th carriage: Mrs Jjnes, Nans, Prion; tho Rev J Charles, Messrs J Morris Davies and D Knowles. Dr Lloyd, medical attendant, was alas present. Wreaths and fliral tributes were received from the fclbwing :-To out dear mother, from EmmJ. ana Gladys. Ie. fcftsc'.ioaato remsca- branoe, from William and Roberb. In lovit/g msmoiy, from K^tie and David With very sincere sympathy, from Will and Jess, O.wec- try. A token of tffectionate remembiaaos and deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Cbenery and Mr and Mre H OweD, Manchester- Others were from Mr John Evans, Denbigh; Mrs Bikewell and family, Holywell; from R.L.W.; I E E Jones, Livsrpool; Mr and rvLi3 o .ven William?, Mta Bassett, Miss Daviea, Love-Iana Mr and Mrs J E Jonee, Ainanfoid Mr W Marsden Davjes, Caar LUweiyd; from Cousins, Belmonb Villa from Ktie; Mr and Mrs Taylor, South pott Messrs R Simon Roberts, Thomaa Daviea, T Myddlaton, and Evan Evans acted as bearers. The ceffin, of polished cak, was suppiiel by Mr J Morris Davies. The duties of undertaker were carried out by Mr D Koowles.

11 JOHN BULL" on Denbigh Asylum Committee Th<re is an old saying that "you must go away from home to hear news." That applies to this case, for we had not heard a word of the Asylum Committee's economic methods until we saw the following in this week's John Bill NASTY FOR NURSES, It is a sorry exercise of economy when the nurses at the. Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh, are de- prived of their butter and ordered to eat margarine. Pending a meeting of the Com- mittee, the ladies put up with dry bread, dry toast, and jam, in the hope that the new rule would be withdrawn, but it was confirmed, and the nurses are still butterless. It looks like a breach of the conditions under which they are enrolled, for it is quite certain they never antici- pated margarine as an article of their dietary. Their work is hard enough, and the hours—from six in the morning till eight at night-long enough in all conscience, and it is no sinecure to be nurse in a lunatic asylum. These things are sufficient to show that every possible considera- tion is due to ladies who undertake such ta ks— it should be hats off' to a nurse, and not dock her butter!' There is a quaint story that a maid at the asylum, by accident, or perhaps as an object-lesson, served margarine to the Com- mittee with their lunch. And the horrified cry went up from men who gasped and held their noses, Take that stuff away I' It did not blend with their wine." [It is only right for us to explain that the same article was served up for use by every member of the staff, from the highest official connected with the institution to the lowest, and not tc the nurses only, so that no partiality was shown.—EWIOB, Fre$Press."J

Local War Incidents. PROMOTION. Captain C C Mott, of White Gates, who is Assistant Commandant and Second-in-Command at Prisoners of War Camp, Alexandra Camp, has just been promoted to the rank of Major.

RHUDDLAN SOLDIER'S EXPERIENCE. Within five weeks of leaving England for the Dardanelles Lance- Corporal David Roberts, l/5th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is at home again at Vicarage-road, Rhuddlan. He has been wounded just below the heart, but had a marvellous escape. A Turkish bullet struck a tobacco-box and a book he carried in his tunic pocket, but while the box was smashed it turned aside the bullet. He lay unconscious for four hours before being picked up and conveyed to the hospital ship. Lance-Corporal Roberts has passed through several campaigns. He served in Crete, went through the Egyptian campaign in 1898, was at the battle of Omdurman, and accom- panied the Expeditionary Force to China to quell the Boxer rising, when he was wounded but recovered and served on the Indian frontier. He is now at heme at Rhuddlan, and hopes goon to return to the fighting line, onsidering it hard luck that he was tvounded within two hours of land- ing at the Dardanelles.

MOLD MEN WOUNDED. The following Mold soldiers (l/5th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers) are repdi-ted wounded Sergt. Mather, Corporal G H Thomas (Mynydd Isa), Corporal M Wesley, Lance-Corp oral Wigley, Privates H Davies, D T Griffiths, Herbert Davies, B C Jones, and T J Parry. Sergeant Joseph M'Hugh (1/5th R.W.F.), writing to his wife at Mold, says that his son, Lance-Corporal J M'Hugh, of the same battalion, is missing.

MAJOR ROWLEY CONWY. Amongst other missing" officers, after recent severe fighting in the Dardanelles, is reported Major G S Rowley Conwy, attached to the 16th Batt. Loyal North Lanes. Regiment.

OFFICER'S PROMOTION. In the Royal Welsh Fusiliers Service Battalions, Temporary Major H J Madocks vice temporary Lieut.- Col Sir H W McMahon, Bt., D.S.O.

FORMER DENBIGH MINISTER'S SON MISSING. Amongst those reported "miss- ing," after the terrible fighting with the Turks in the landing of our troops at one point in the Dar- danelles, is Captain Hugh Mortimer Green (4th Welsh Regiment). Capt. Hugh Green was born in Denbigh. He is a son of the late Rev T Mortimsr Green, Registrar of the University College of Wales, Aber- ystwyth, and who, prior to that, was for several years pastor of the English Presbyterian Church, Den- bigh. "Hughie" will be still affectionately remembered here by many, especially those who were his school companions.

CORWEN MEN FALL. Amongst the severely wounded in the Dardanelles was Lance-Corporal Williams, who is a native of Ty'n- ddol, Corwen.-Sergt T 0 Davies, son of Mrs Davie3, Woodbank, Cor- wen, was, we regret to hear, killed in one of the recent severe battles with the Turks and Germans in the Dar- danelles, the place where the carnage has been awful, and as officers and men who describe it on writing home, hell on earth."

HENLLAN MEN WOUNDED IN DARDANELLES. Amongst the local men who have unfortunately been wounded in the Dardanelles (that part of the war zone which is proving so costly to ths lives and limbs of our brave men, and it is feared is likely to be still more costly ere the object is attained) are Edward Jones, Llys- meirchion; Evan Williams, Plas Heaton Lodge and Robert Thomas, The Mill; Henllan.

RUSSIAN DECORATIONS FOR WELSH SOLDIERS. The following Royal Welsh Fusi- liers have received Russian decora- tions for valour in war :—Lieut. P G J Mostyn, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusi- liers Company Sergt.-Major F Barter, V.C., 1st Royal Welsh Fusi- liers Sergt. T Bluck, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers; Sergt-Major R Evans, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers;) Pte. \V Hunt, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers; Lce-Sergt. W Ledsham 4th (Denbighshire) Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, T.F.; Acting Corporal J Williams, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers Lance-Corporal E G James, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Pte. J Butler, Pte. W Chilwell, Lance-Corporal J F Condrey, 1st R.W.F. Pte. G A Rock, and Pte. E Salisbury, 2nd R.W.F.

WOUNDED DENBIGH SOLDIER. We regret to hear that another young townsman has been wounded in the Dardanelles. Pte Thomas Lloyd Roberts, son of Mrs Gough Roberts, Railway Hotel. He was out in Australia when the war broke out, and at once volunteered, joining one of the first Australian contingents sent to the Dardanelles. He was in that terribly severe fighting done by the Australian and New Zealand Forces, which enabled the British to get a landing, and so drove back the Turks.

Denbigh Man Fighting in ap Oardenelles. STUPENDOUS TASK FACED BY WELSHMEN. A lefcier has bean raceivc, I by hia 8iakr. Mrs ¡.1 Wiiiiami., 3. Trefriw-tesraes, from Piiv ite J L 'C' Ca, Machine Gaa>Seotion, ot tfce R)!1t;h WalesBorderere, who ptor to ^a» a compositor imi fosoiepiy acaploj od 8t the li-ce Press regiment was amongst the first o' te British FOREA to hnd in the DIP- d&ceUej, and ha-i been engaged tbrouglsoat, having earaod the commendation 01 the Gaueral C ;tr rsvj'Ji-t* and mentions^ in his iespatch a brave and effective qk Hh h ? ea a vjill be calighted to hesr that to far be ccmethroiigh safely, £ tough hvr?ieg 1;d several marvellous a icapsr. At,-cr the iatiwaetory portions he tgve I am glad to tall joa itab all is well wifch me heatth and everjthing c-las being qlH0 all righ. Since I wrote to "(1) ls>&t oar battaHon has been in many tsg-jfc acrners, bati wo com oaij oa tip every tim, The l"l:k we ha^e before ca h &tupC,fjà0i18 OLI.- 83 wa iiRve not c-uiy tibo Tatks md the GermaLi to figfefc agsinsfc, out also tLe c icante arid tfce or the CCUltrYç lnciedible as iu rray teero, practicali,? impossible things have h,. p- aud I ssoia'b be far cat ot my ffck-jning when I say that to drive the TUlki- oat of Gailipuli is one of the most > ffloalfc problems that eves a Bciiiih Force tuve bad to laos. It the people at home eitid only rerz this All the boss bd e would much prefer being ia France do get a tew iaxaiies tbore. Here we to liva v%v hardt owing to the d'Uics'tiei tbab adse ia getting provmomr Bac, in spitie cf H all, we are qaitu cheer- ful, and we fefive the consolation of kaowicg that there )s ro favour abown here our offiserj have. exactly tha eaue rations as the nizu. What we do get we get with "sgola'iSfs and I bpva come to te con- clusion that tfeo organisation ot fcbo British Amy is the besc ia the w-rid. We have jeen m 'he lina praoticaHj since we have basn here, aed arc still going strong. I am 6n ths machine &o1lD fcectios, and nay tell yon bbat oar gon3 have presented qnifcy a lot cf the enemy djiog from old age. I voald like to tell 50a sb^ut the engagements we Lave beea !a, but am aorry THAT I C'SBTIOV, as WE ARO bi-und ia duty DGS to. S,-lr,e r'&j, perhaps, I may be able to ceil y-Sa all. We haps exciting times. Ai Tam writing this istcer (.-bells aie ourstin;: about 25 yatds We fcakd so iao, iii t-hem, however, all by co# wo >6 qaite uaod to Sniping is a great qaë:!e hezo, ono has to be very caietal. The enemy rcsa explosive ballets, a thing Bifitifeberi woaid now stoop to do. We have taken miny prisoners, wbo are treated with all fairuoas. Would thay treat any of U3 i ftho se manner should we fall iato their c'utchea ? Yes—'I<ioa't think.' Oa tins morning of tho Lh at Aagasfc I had t Q eseiipas, «or which I am very grats/at to Pi-o^iieQCo. A ballet grszosi illY neek, taking away tha skin and very liifcia flash. Had 1 been staadiug a quarter o?-&n-inch higher up the trench- Well I Abouh ten eunutea later, as a Corporal and I ware oaiside the hsipiug to xeach a fallen coaira^o oai of ba treueb, I W!\8 his again, this time in tte calf 01 my left leg. The ballet that shuck tHe mast have been a 'spent' one, for H only penetrated about a qi-trizer-LI- an mail; and after having bota woan5a by the C >rp^ral I WeB qaite all right, &ai able to g66 oa with my doty. Ge e:al Sir hr.1 Hamilton, the Cam mandsr-in Ciiiei, ent up the folio ma* meJsage frou Hi\j Q liriets Well done, the SJi.ttb Walea Bardtsress.' Tafs metaige al ad ad to the manner in whioli the ♦gaU&yfc 24;11' stack to their trenches uad."X' very heavy attacks fiom the eaeajy. I sresfc that the time when I khail see yoa again won't be very long. Until then accept the fcodest love ani best wisbos ot yoac devoted brother, LEW.

The Angels at Mons. Oq Sasdsy evemcg, at 8 j David's OhD{G)) the ii3ellor took S3 hh text the passaga "jfaia tho seec-nd Jesson dsscvibiag thy vision of Eiis'sa's servang of s>ho?ses and chariots of fire round about Eliiha" (II Kings, vi, 15-17). 113 explained that several members of tho coasregation hd B ke1 him to give his viows as to the realit? of the VHiotl of angels by English at Monia last Angaat. He oat- Hn'd tfce eventd immediafcaly precsding, pointing cat that t'ae G ;b113nt who oat- cumbstsd car men by at lsast ten to CD". wera passing hard on then, when suddenly tfeftif fttiaek ceased, aad tile ba??.»bes&fi Enjiiah were ablo to gain safety. Many ct mv men declared thst they had seen a biad of sage's between thsm and the Gerrcfcns, vvho then broke and retreated. So far as he was concerned, hs was noS prtp;rtd to disbaiuve their evidocce, the oaor-ti to as th retreat of the Germans had not been accounted tor by otaev C;V23eat He quoted the foilisseing letter fios an Army Narking Sister who has convened io hotpiial wi h several soldiers who deslared they the ange\a :_H I have batn oaraios soldieri since last Aagaat, and «eve £ al of them toltf me that they had seen he aogela at Mons. One cf them who had been oat at tlle front from the be- ginGi^g cf the war told me last April that he fcsd seen three angels when be was on sentry daty, and that he called the attcn- felon ot his cfiiaer and several man of his ccmpaoy to the apparitioa, and they all asw id atao. Aaother soldier, who was in the same ward at the time, said he had also teen them. AU the men who speke of this matter to me were steady and reliable, an3 I never doubted tLeir word for a moment." In further reference to this But j cbl he pointed cut that the Christian anarob from the earliest times bad always believed in the ministry of angels.

Marriage of Miss Emily Lloyd. An intaresting wedding took place last Satarday at Olwyd-street Chapel, Rbyl, pjfcen the contracting parties were Mr Ltobext Smith, ol Brynbyfryd, Llaaganhafal, Rathin, land Miss Emily Lloyd, daaghter of Mr and Mrs Howell Lloyd, Holland Villa, Denbigh. The Rev Lewis Owen, Rhyl) clfisiatea. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dres?ed in biae cotela silk, and were a white leghorn hat trimmed with fOfWS and heathar. The brideimaid was Miss Mary Lloyd (sister of the bride), who was dressed in bitto durona silk, with bat to match. Mr Thomas Haghes, Absrgele, undertook the dnties of best man. Tha wedding breakfast was partaken of at Mrs Evans, The Cafe, High-street after which the happy couplo left for Soaibport, where the honeymoon was spant. Nuffierocsa aud costly presents were J received.

DEATH OF ALDERMAN PEPK3, J.P. We regret to record the death, which f ok p!!oca rath-; suddenly oa Monday i hi; at his r^ Jence, Dolanog, Rhyl, of AkS&rman Ssczel Perks, J P., the father of Mia D R Evans, of Nantglyn Rectory, Denbigh. Deceased was one of the most prominent well known and highly respected public saen in Flintshire, and the greater part of North Wales, a leading Liberal he did great work in the county for his party. A sincere an i ardent Charchman, his position in coinnection with the Rhyl charges will be d;ffioulb indeed to fill. He has hesD a Fiintshire magistrate for miny jearp. For nearly half a century he took part in the government of Rhyl, having bees chairman of the old Commissioners, and in later years of the Urban District Coancil. A moet prominent educationist, he was a mftmbsr of the County Edncatioa Com mittee, of the Local Education Committee RJlt Manager of the National Schools, and sines its formation chairman of Rhyl Intermediate school. His death will ba an immecs3 losa to education. From its formation he was a member of the Fiintshire Connty Coancil, for many sears representing Rlyl as a councillor, dad fn later jears having been an a'der- man, and bad been vice-cbairman of the C,) Rnty C JUDCU, refusing the chairmanship For many yeara he repraiented Rhyi on the So Asaph B)3ld of Gaardians, took great interest in the work, and was present a one of the most recent meetings ot the Bwd. His life was fall of work for others. He was an unassuming man of fine char- I acter, and attracted the sincere regard and resprcj of persons in all classes, sects and parties. He was a much 6steem Free- m aOD. He was 78 years of age, and had lived in Rijl over half a century. •

TREFNANT, -ó: LETTER FROM THE RECTOR FROM THE DARDANELLES. We make the folio wing extracts from a letter from the R'cor to his friends and parishioners ia the Magazine published to-day :— Tie voyage ont has been very pleasant, and bat for the ill effects of two doses of inoculation I hava ei joyed it very much. My work on board is very interesting, n1 the men and officers of the regiosent to which 1 am attached, although complete strangers to me, have given me a cordial welornua. There are aboafc 3,000 men on board, tnada up chiefly of two regiments and some smali units. We have now spent three Sundays at sea. The flrsb Sunday tha regular parade services had to be can- ccllci otiag to tha ill effeots of the eea voyage upon the mm. On the second and third Saadays we had a celebration of the Hjly Companion at 6 a.m., two Churoh parades at 10 o'c!ockt cne in the fore and the other in the aft well of the ship, followed by a second celebration on the upper deck. The men crowd to the cele- brations, and it is an inspiring eight to see the men attend in such large numbers. Diring the service the work ot the ship aad other work goes cn all.rounl, and what yon would think would be a dliturbing element really adds to the solemnity of the service. Lttit Sanaay we had a Russian mac- jf-war I) jog alongside our ship, Oar men and the Rassian sailors qaickly made frfeada and exchanged souvenirs, &a. We a ere all very interested in the Russian service held on deck; the musical portion being extremely wall rendered, their style of isingiog reminding one rather of Welsh (tinging. We had qaite a programme of ccasio the tõamo evening, as our men and the Russians sang alternately to one an- other. There is a good deal of musical taleat on board5 so we have frequent con- cepts. Several afternoons have bern taken up with sports organized by the chaplains, all of which have been much appreciated by fie men. We ato now nob far from the scene of operations, and by the time this reaches you we &h&il be in the thiok of it. I hope all goes well in the Church and parish yon are often in my thoughtii and prayers. Daring my abstnee the Rev J. Haner Lewlflt S5 Asaph, is taking charge of the parish, and I hope yoa will all give him every support possible. Mr Denton has kindly consented to act 33 Rector's Churchwarden in the place of my eauoh lamented friend, Mej >r Birch. It was a great sorrow to me noii to be able to say goog-bye to any of you, but the time as my disposal made that impossible. Tae kind expression ot yoar good wishes, together with the gatheting of the children and villagers who tcrued out to wish me Gal-speed, touched me deeply, and thank )0:1 for this tribato of affection and regard."

SENTENCE ON THE GERMAN OFFICERS. The three Girmin officers tried by a military court, at Chester Castle, on a charge of escap- ing from the inb-iraluenb camp at Djffcya Aled, have been eentenoed to be imprisoned, withoub hard labour, for 84 days. They were removed yesterday morning from Chester Castle to Ohelaisford.

PRION. DEATH OF MR JOHN HUGHE3.—We legret to record the death of Mr John Hughes. Waen Goch, and ptevioa^ly of Bryn Glas. He was well-known throughout the dlstriot as a suoat'-e- ful liorbalist. Ha died on Sandsy ia the 78th year of his age. Throughout life he had been an acive Church worker.

RUTRIN. OTHER RUTHIN NEWS will be fouad on page 6. SOLDIERS FOR THE WINTER. An (fbrb la to be made by motion in Mon- day's Oouncil meeting to secure the bilUtiagot soldiers in Rathia daring the winter. A COUNCILLOR'S SILVER WEDDING. On Moaday, Councillor Roberb Roberta and Mrs Roberta (fishmongers), Well-street), will ba oelebra-ing their silver wedding, particulars of which may be foand in out marriages column. No doubt), Mr and Mra Roberts' many friends will wieh them a further long term of happy married life.

NEW BILLETING ALLOWANCES. Those in this disiricl and on the 'Coast towns who have billeted soldiers are rather disturbed by the new orders as to payment for billeting the soldiers. It has now been reduced to 23 3d per day. At 23 3d per diy the lodging-house keepers who billet soldiers will receive 158 9d a week, aa compared with zCl 33 4:1 which his been paid for the past.

FOR WELSH ARMY CORPS. Sir Iror Herbert, Bart., M.P., Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire, has Jcil- leoted zel,ooo in four days towards equip- I- ping the Welsh Army Corps,

ST ASAPH. *2 MBNAGEEIE. Messrs Bostock and Womb.veH's Menagerie paid a visit to the city on Monday last. Each of the three performances were (largely attendtdt ARCHDEACON THOMAS. "fWO The V on Archdeaoon Thomas, who takes a deep interest in all things archaeological, has been presiding at the annual meetings of the i Cambrian Archaeological Soeieby. MARRIAGE OF SERGT TOMKINSON. The marri-oge of Sergt Peroival Tomkinsoo, 29bh Batt. Royal Fusiliers, to Miss Mildred Huxter, took place quietly on Saturday last at Sb Michael's Churoh, Middleton, noar Man- chester. THREE SISTERS NURSING. Miss Gwladys Bibby returned to Franoe on Wednesday, ard her sisters, Miss I Bibby and Kits Enid Bibby. have left these shores for Malta, where they take up duties at a military hospibal. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. A marriage has been arranged between Maurioe Freeman Hotohkis, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Hotohkis, Lyorofb, Taunton, and Gladys Victoria Bblndish Hore, daughter of the lata Lieut-Col and Mrs Hore, of Bryn Esbyn, St Asaph. FAMOUS SOLDIERS. We are informed that Bombardier Wells, the famous exponent of the fistio ait is among the soldiers of the 20bh. Battalion Welsh Regiment; and we understand Gwernigron Camp contains another celebrity in the person of Mr Moreau, a famous harpist. RUMOURS AS TO ST ASAPH SOLDIER.. A reporb has besn circulated as to the death; being killed at the front, of Mr Edward Mortoa, formerly a postman at So Asaph, but up to the time of our going to press no authentic message bo that effect had been received, and it lit therefore, earnestly hoped that the rumoar is not true, CHILDREN'S TREAT. Capt E H Jonee, Bryaroiyn, Bhuallb, vary kindly treated the school children to Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie oa Monday last. The residents are pieaped to understand that Oapt Jones IU8 made his home in the Heigh- bouthcod of which he is a native, having been born at Pistyll. He has shewn his interest in the lcoal affairs on previous occasions, and the same is much appreciated, SOLDIER'S HURRIED VISIT HOME. Charlie Deed, 16th Lancers, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Deed, Poplar Cottage, visitsd his parents yesterday. He has been at the front sines war wai declared. A few months ago a horse fell on him, seriously Injuring his foot, necessitating a prolonged stay In hospital, He left Sb Asaph the same day, having to journey ou to Ireland to join his regiment. COMING HUNTING SEASON. Last week the Flint and Denbigh Hunt opened the cubbing season at Plas Newydd, Trefaant. Captain Griffibb, who Is joint maaber with Col R Williams Wynn, who had arrived home from France, attended the first meet at which one kill was effected. We hope this fa. die ate s good luok for the hunb for the coming ceason. Farmers say that foxes are not soarce.

This Morning's-War News. Latest news states that British submarines have destroyed four Turkish transports in the Dardanelles, and the guns of the war ships have done great damage. There has been a signal British success OH land at a heavy cost of life, though they seeured to the west of Anafarta a much disputed mountain ridge. In France and Flanders artillery duels continue and between the Somme and Oise the French batteries silenced the German guns. Germans claim the oapture of some French trenches in the Vosges. The Russians have during the week held up the Germans and taken 7,000 prisoners and a great quantity of guns and ammunitions, but In the South Etstqn front the Germans claims to have captured Grodno forts and at various points 3,000 prisoners. The most awful accounts come through from Warsaw of the German soldiers' savagery to civilians and the bestial outrages upon women and girls, a large number of whom, victims of the drunken soldiers' treatment, have committed uiclde.

OFFICER ON LEAVE. Captain Griffith, of Plai Newydd, Trefnant, joint master of the Flint and Denbigh Hounds, has been at his home, Plas Newydd, Trefnant, on short leave from the front in France, but is returning to doty almost immediately.

ARMY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION At the competitive examination held In June Isst for cadetships, with a view to appointment to Sandhurst and the Indian Army. Amongst the successful ones ap- pears the name of Mr A E Warhurst, the eldest Ion of Mr Bryan Warhust.A.R.C.M, L.R.A.M., organist of Ss Thomas' Church, Rhyl. Mr A E Warharst has secured a high place in the list. He wes educated at Rbyl County School and Llandovery College. Mr A E Warhurst sat for the examina- tion for entrance to the Army, but by the decision of the examiners he has been placed in the lists of the Indian Army Cadets, which is, of coarse, the chief train- ing centre for those following a military career.

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