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CDRRESPOftlDECE. A DISCLAIMER. To the Editor of tbe Fiike PUES3. Sir-r am given to understand that man; PEQPe are under the irpression that I wrote the letter signed It .Eoncmidt." which appeared in your last issue. Kindly allow me a small portiun of your limited sptee to state that I did not write it, neither do I know the identity o? the writer. Thinking you in anticipation, years truly JAVIES JONES. Temple Un Cottage. [We confirm tile above statement Mr Junes was not the writer, and had nothing to do with it or its insertion.— Editor.] THE CAllTEll'S liEl'LY TO 'BCONOMJöT,' HE THE SUBSTITUTION QUESTION. To tho Editor of the 1'r.KE J.'eess, Dear sir,in your last week's issue I Jind that a certain gentleman is rather uneasy about a certain man who had been recommended by the County Tribunal for agricultural work, but who was jobbing about for some time. In the lirst place, I should like to know, was it out of sympathy with this man, or was it through a personal grievance that he wrote his through a personal grievance that he wrote his letter ? In any case, let me enlighten him on the position of this man. While he was jobbing about, in frost and snow, no one would employ him on land. He had a large family to keep. Now, Economist," what would you do in these circumstances ? Woul I you refuse some other work, such as carter in a furniture shop, as you talk so lightly of or would you let your family starve ? If so, you are svell entitled to the name Economist." But you might be one of those people who sit cosy in your armchair watching others fighting and working for you. I suppose you haven't seen other men used on land, lirst class teams- men, in shops and coal yards, who have not been recommended for farm work by the Tri- bunals? Just have a good look, Economist." The carter in this case is classed B2. I sup- pose you know what that means he is liable to be called up in labour units. Further, he was recommended by the Military representative to another grocer in town as substitute to relieve a single man, who, however, has not been called up. Now, Economist," this man took this work as carter because the last young man they had had to join the army, and they had no one but the manager, a lady clerk and lady assistant left. But Economist says we could do with- out furniture during the war. That means close the shops, whereas the Government says, business as usual to finance the war." llather funny, Economist," isn t it? I hope that Economist will interest himself in the single men about town who aro exempted from r.nrvinr;. Why, goodness know.i, J will leave to find r>ut<—Yours truly, CYMRO, penbigh, May 17th, 1917. J

JX08 DEATH OF MR. ELLIS WILLIAMS, BOROUGH ACCOUNTANT. The death of Mr Ellis Williams, the Denbigh Corporation Accountant,. took place last evening (Thursday), Park-street, after several weeks' severe illness indeed he has been an invalid most of the winter, though rallying from time to time and able to attend in some degree to his duties and to get out of the house to do so, but for the last two months he had been unable to attend Finance or Council meetings. He has had the best of medical attendance and of I good nursing from Mrs EllisWilliams and a professional nurse, but all proved unavailing. He was by far the oldest of the borough officials, having done good service for the council and borough for 25 years, having been appointed in 1882, prior to which lie was in business in partnership with Mr Parry as Parry and Williams, drapers, in the shop in Crown-square, which in those days stood next to the Crown hotel, and was bought by the Council and demolished to give better market approach. Mr Williams for many years waa; an expert in finance and accountancy' and was associated thus, and in auditing, with many local institu- tions, such as tlio old Denbigh Build- ing Society, the Provident Society, I and many such like associations. lie was for many years secretary of Denbigh Castle, and afterwards as a recognition of his work vice-presi- dent of the Institution. He was a fair and even minded man, and as becoming a Corporate official took little part in political or public life. He was an adherent of the Swan Lane Congregational Church. He was a man most popular and useful in many circles and much respected. The funeral (public) will be on Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock.

MOLD PRIZE DAIRY, STORE CATrLE AND SHEEP SALE. Mr J Bradburnc l'rice held his second special sale of the season on l'ridtty. The entry brall classes exceeded the previous sale, and the quality of the stock was better. The attendance of the buyers was the most representative seen here for a long time, and trade ruled good for ali classes, prices in many instances being beyond sellers' expectations, and the sale was considered to be the most successful and best clearance this season. Messrs Canon, Kinncrton and Thomas, Whitchurch, kindly judged the cattle, and Mr J W Jones, l'ias Ncwydd the sheep section, and their awards gave full satisfaction. The bull class was a very strong one, and the prize was awarded to Mr Adams, Cilcain, bought by Mr Thomas Kay, Dunham Hill, for ;C2.5 los Oll. The prize cow belonged to Mr Eazackerley, Monnt Pleasant, was sold for' £ 15 to the National Children's Home. The best third year old heifer, the property of Mr Jones, l'las Yw, realized £:36 5s Od, purchased by Mr W Hugh Cooke, Mold. Mr llushforth, The Uarth, won for the best two year old heifer, which realized £ 3-3 7s 03, to Mr W Hugh Cooke. The best bunch of feeding cattle belonged to Mr Evans. Bryn Eirion. Mr John Hopwood, Caergwrle, won for the best yearlings, which realized F,15 apiece. Sheep and lambs were an extra good show, and the prize for the best lot of couples (any breed) was awarded to Miss Jones, Bryn Sion, Afonwen, and realised t.5 8s Od apiece. The final special sale will be held on Friday next, May 2.5th. See advertisement.

BUTHIN. OTHER Ruthin £ ?ews cn Page 1 and on tha Supplement. PERSONAL. Col CornwaUis Wass tm recently been suffering from rhoaaiatlato, but wa are glad to lo%ru that, be is improving, End tbrit be hopes to be well en ugh to lom" to Ruthin Castle in a tw yrseks time. RESIDENCE OF AS IZE JUDGE. Di-iniz the & siz? extasenciag in Rithie 03 the 0 h of Jane, fcns Judge %vill at P sane.vydd LUcfair D.C which has beta placed as hh service by Mr WiUisai sou. the owner. NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION. Tbr^ash tb.3 kisdnesB or Mrs Tates Poo' Park, ia contributing gnoiber 250 eggs, the Eafciiia DiiUiet C accounted to 2 100 vbieh bsen tlent to thi Hoacit'Vtf in F. re-. VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS. Too eqaip-a^i S the fiacal) Cjcnpanj oi tho Volnutesr Ti^iaing O vrps hi* a 1 v been euosp'-eted by tha am*-al of a ncpnlt of r: fl v hich the raf mberssre gres^j ple.te • Thoy are oi riiceao oski ami ai! !l fcbo lafca^t i7Ji>t.r121")!JS, a:i.1 J o.on r fie has 1 t I\YO:B attehed. REPORTED MISSING, BELIEVED WOUNDED. Ma *y R h'u pao jle wi rag?ai fc~> !aun cVafc 2 i s Li.ea. C £ £ jf i R) 0 •, oi ihaR^ii Flying C, riP. at-aoaai J the Cheshire. Rogi-aeat, ia reportoi mistin- and beiievad waanaedl. Ha is tho yoaagest son of the Rav J F R eae. viosr ot Llanrhosj late reo o? of Lhnhrog. Thrss ether sons oi &be Vicar are filso terving with the colours, MESSRS. CLOUGH & CO S MART. I Tae naasl fort&ight'.y sale took plaoa at this mt1"t; on Monday iasb, t'ae oacry baiag jraal?. Fjkt lamba made up t) GOJ p3r haad and tbere waa a big trade for eheap or aii classes. Crrsples sold aft improves pric -9 ia co3tequ8ce3 d the weak end rai •. O. tok ia a fory?a?d coniitLn an a5>jo"Ja^c el35f3naewa3 raade.—Mesiri Cioa.^i & C) wish to cail afitantioa to a spe Jai Wm-tac tsia to be he!l as th-if Ptli-t oa Moaday cext (May 2Ut). Eitaa; ara invited to oost etnand. The iBte coLnmancai a 12 doob. OAPrAIN W A TSO: EXCITING EXPERIENCE. Capt T R Watisoa, weil tnoRO to rnmj of pnr Ruthin and diitfiot ra ders, v?h) tia., beeu out oa navai duty In IIlh ..e/eralj jear?, left Incti* early in Marsh for hjji- beiog cow on the Raierve Liit of N Ul Ollijers. Between Port Srid an Mar* sie I03 sabajarices wara v-acy aoiive, sad tuev had soma esoiiiag exp9deac53. At a "Ertín continencal port he lets the ship to proceo 1 hooie oveiJsnd. Dariog ha passage to London the vesael was ssuk ia the Chinn,31 and took dùi'i'J with her alt tha tie oaginga of the passengers, znoluein,, those of Capt Watson, left on board. He ia to be cocpratniatad upon hia locky esespe. AGRICULTURAL PRIZE WINNER. Mr W H Forcer, elcteac soa of Mr H Fo.cder of the Ruthia 08t;e Ettata Officj aa saccessfal in pM-iiog the reoaao examination of the Surveyors' Iostitutioa and vas aiso awarded the I B3&dal Priz5 for the bott work on the subjacj A;riea- tore.' Me Former is an otd pilpll of tt e Ruthin Grammar Sahool, and was (or time in the efflsa o! Mr R E Bireh, at Si Asaph. Qa is at p'.esenv: in Hertfordshire where he is ae&isting ia che tnanageossnt of an agriaultural estita and a large hocao farcat Tha Ssoratary of the Sarpeyo^o' lostitntioa, in sanaii g Mr Former word that the pnz) may be taiiea it datre1 ia the form of scientific inst<UQienta orb^jks offers him his haarry coagsatulatioaa on hii success, and hopaa he oan be prsaeat to c(-eeive the priz, in person from the Presi- dent of the Institution on Jane iv,h. Mr W H Fjrdet's Ruthin fiianda witl be delightei to hear o! his prcgress and suooess. -0

Sunday Schools Meetings In Ruthin District. The eighteen Sunday SohoD's belonging to the Caiviniatis Methodists in the Rithlu District held their bi-aionthly msetiDg at Derwen on Sanday, the 13th May. A good master of delegatas assembled, and the meetings proved hfg'dJ' interesting and instructive. Dsrwan ia » well organised, church and contaios two or three lady membel of great intelligence ani pro. ,-reariivenecs, with the result that all tha preliminary arrangements had bsea excel- lently carried cut. Tl'e subject for dis- caeeicn was Baiag of God,' aud vor i gdoi papers thereon were raad by Mr Eilis (Bathauia), Mr Jones (B)atac'ae!), Me D E Haghes (Rathic), ani Mr WiMam Jjnea (Graig). MciC of the morning meeting waa takan up with making arrangements for tha next I Gymsnfa HoU,' and it wu naanimoaaly I resolved that it be held about Es&ttr, 1218 The following resolutions wore p3s ed ia reference to if:— I 1 —That the text book be I Parson Ciigt,' by Prof Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., B il 2 -That the Iter Jobn Wiiliamr, D.D., Brynbiencyn, be invited ta Ruthin to deliver au address with a view to helping the movement. 15 -That inasmuch as the objacfc ol the 1 Gymanfa is not to prepare a few per- sons to answer a number of questions in public, an appeal be made to the churches through the Sunday Schools to make the Person of Christ' a subject of discussion in tho church meetings at leasd once a month, and also to arrange for the delivery of a number of sermons on the subject by the various ministers. 4 -Tù 8Ek the ether diotricti in the Monthly Meeting to appoint two or three delegates to meet the fiamo number from Ruthin District to consider the poiftibility and advisability cf united action in regard to the scheme of work. Attention was called to the Sieging Festival to be held in Ruthin in Jung, and tho sohools were exhort-d to prepare thoroughly therefor. Attention was aluo calhd to tie impend- ing dep&stufe of tho minister from Derwen, the Rav Edward Wiliiaiis, B.A„ BD, and to the groat lots to the district arising therefrom. Mr Wijllatcs le en able speafce" and strong thiaker, and as a preacher is regarded as second fca cons in the Vala of Clwyd. 113 is a product of be modern educational movement ia Wales, havirg passed through a County Schools the Welsh University, and having graduated in both Arts and Theology. lIe seems to pueiaess the right ideal as to a minister's duties- he ia net a tcere sbop-walker who pass a casual visit to his study and who thinks enure of bis rights thsn of his duties. He is possessed ot a true missionary eagerness to diffase knowledge amongst the members of his flack and thereby to cplift them intellectually and spiritually. Had he remained In his preheat post a little longer shore can be blJ little doubt that ho vould have produced a profound iropre*s'oa throughout the whole district. All success and beppinebe to him in hill new sphera.

VALE OF CLWYD AUCTION JUAKT. On Monday, Messrs Clough & Co. held their fortnightly sale. There was a. fair entry of fat sheep and couples. Tbe former met a mO:ôt ready trade, the latter were disposed of at slightly better prices than the previous week. Special attention in called to Messrs Cloujrh and Go's great Whitsuntide sn,1e nn Monday nest. Farmers should enter frtock cnvly to fI.S¡1i:e aj ready market, I ¡

1 DEATH OF COUNCILLOR PRICE MORRIS. We deeply regret to record the death of Councillor Price Morris, which occurred at his residence in Boithyn early on Thursday morning. The news came as a painful shock to his many friends, for although he had complained of feeling unwell for some time past, he looked apparently in his usual health and had followed his employment as a builder until, Friday last, when he was seized with severe illness whilst engaged on some work at Woodlands. He had since been confined to his bed, and notwithstanding the best medical skill and nursing, he passed peace- fully away as stated. He leaves a widow and two sons, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt. The sons are both serving with the colours. The deceased took a keen interest in all public work relating to the borough, and had for the past ten years been a member of the Board of Guardians and for five years a Town Councillor, and on both bodies he was esteemed as an honest and straightforward member, and his opinions and advice always com- manded the attention and respect of his fellow-members. The funeral, which will be a public one, takes place on Monday afternoon

Death of fill. Edward 0, Jones, 8, Park Road. Wo regret to announce the death of Mr ElwavdO Jones of 8, 1'ark-road, which occurred on Thursday last week at the Royal Infirmary, Liverpool. He was 38 years of age and had for many years been employed at the Cambrian mineral water works He had for a long period been suffering from a disease which at last necessitated an operation. This was success- fully performed on Tuesday, the Rth instant, but he passed away as stated two days later. He was of a quiet retiring disposition but had made many friends by whom he will be greatly missed. In his younger days he was well-known locally as a very good amateur runner and often suc- cessfully competed at any sports held in the district. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment being in Llanynys Churchyard. The remains were conveyed from Liverpool to Huthin on the previous day. The llev T Prichard, rector of Llanfwrog, officiated at the house and the Rev D Williams, rector of Llan- ynys at the Church and graveside. The chief mourners present were Mrs Jones (mother), Mr William Hannam Jones (brother), Mrs Davies, Whitchurch (sister); Mr and Mrs W Jones, Brymbo (uncle and aunt); Mrs Hannam, Pcnylfordd. Llanynys (aunt) Mr Owen Han- nam, and Miss Mary E Hannam (cousins) Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Stryt Bach, Llanychan (uncle and aunt); Pie John Davies, H.W.F.. Abergele (cousin); Mr William Jones, Mwrog.street (cousin); Mr Samuel Roberts, ytryt y Cerrig (cousin). Beautiful floral tributes were sent, of which the following is a list:— With deepest sympathy and fond remembrance from his dear Mother and Brother In loving memory of our dear Brother from his loving sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs lhvies, Whitchurch. In the midst of life we are in death." In fond remembrance of Uncle Ted, from George and Letty, Whitchurch. In loving memory of dear Teddic, from all at Pciiyffordd, Llanynys. In loving memory of dear Cousin, from Eliza, Abbey Gates, Bangor. With kind remembrance of Cousin Ted, from Jane, Bettwsycoed. With deepest sympathy from uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Jones, Brymbo. ;■ With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs R Williams, Park-road. In loving memory of dear Teddic, from Mary and Jack. With deepest sympathy, from Mrs Pugh, Vernon. From Margaretta and Maud Jenkins. Life struggles are o'er, the battle won Into Thy hands, Oh Lord, I come. In fond remembrance of Teddie, from Mr and Mrs WiHiani Jones and Gladys, Borthyn. In fond remembrance, from Mrs J Lewis, Min y Clwyd. With deepest sympathy from 11 D Evans, Ty Isa, Llanganhafal. In fond remembrance, from Mr and Mrs Williams, Coed Marchan. In fond remembrance of Teddie, from Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Railway-terrace.

West Denbighshire I Tribunal. Wednesday: Mr D S Davies presiding. About twenty appeals were heard. Oswald Jones, appealed for by Messrs Mellard & Co., employed for them at Abergele, princi. k pally as agricultural fitter and salesman, erected largely agricultural machines, &c. Conditional exemption on registering for work of National importance. Exemption refused to Herbert Jones, butcher and farmer, Ty Newydd, Llandyrnog. The appeal of Walter Davies, carter, Hafod Farm, Henllan, was not in order and could not be heard. In the case of Edwin Jones, son of Mr Thomas Jones, Brondyffryn, Lieut Cyril Jones did not object to exemption only until a substitute was found, and the Tribunal made such an order. Mr Thomas Willians, Crown Mews, Denbigh, appealed for Robert Jones his stableman, driver and foreman. Mr Williams said seven of his men had joined the aimy and another is going in a month. Temporary exemption until June 30th. J Parry Evans, Edgar's -terrace, Denbigh, was refused exemption, but recommended that he be used at his own trade in the Army. Evans ap- plied to be placed with the Royal Flying Corps as a sailmaker, and Lieut Cyril Jones promised to bear the application in mind. 4.

St. George. DEATH OF MRS RICHARDS. We regret to announce the death on the ISth inst,, Wednesday, at the Rectory St George, Abergele, Elizabeth Annie, the beloved wife of Llewelyn A Richards, rector St. George, a8d daughter of Mrs Lloyd, Tan-y-Coed, Old Col- wyn. The funeral will take place on Saturday, three o'clock, at St George Church, Abergele.

Death of Mr Andrew James, of Kidderminster, formerly of Denbigh. as The following taken from a Kidderminster paper of last week, relates to the death of a native of Denbigh, who wlil be still remember e 1 as the sen of Mr Aodie? James, boobblcder, Denbigh, and also well known as tie secretary of the cnce highly flouristirg Order of Oddfellows located fn the town aid dishicfc- The recessed was in his oarly days a pupil in tbe ( Hi :e of the county a urvc- yor, Mr RLlosd Williams, and left tis office to take op the position mentioned below. Throughout hia life he kept up an intixate connection with bi; native town and many of the towns- pecple After a long and trying Illness, the t'eath took place in the early hoars of Saturday morning, May 5tb, of Mr Andrew James, for many sears the boroogh surveyor of the Town Council of Kidder- mlaster, The deceased gentleman had been in failiEg health far many months pllst, but continued tbe perrclmaDce of bis ifficial duties until about a fo tntght ago, when his seems to have caught a chill owing to the severity of the weather then prevailing, with the retult that he was Rsisin obliged to take to bis bed. His cou. ilbn became eezioup, and, despite the care and (kill of his medical attendant, De Cfifp Gr ffithr, End the irost tender nursing, the end came ccn Sitcrday more- ing, to the unspeakable gilet of his widow and family, and a very wide circle cf friencr. B4 a-et trouble, it Is understood, wise the imaediata eaate of death. Mr James was in his 57th year to leaves a widow and two children scn an3 daughter, the former Eervic^ with II.M. Forces in the East) tc mourn hi* loss. "Mr James came to Kide erminster from Denbigh, a young man about 20, 88 chief cleik assistant to the late Mr A Comber, borough surveyor, and on the death of the latter gentleman, nearly 20 years ago, the Town Council unanimously appointed him to the vacant position as borough surveyor, a past he held at the time of his regretted eemite. Mr James Wal a faithful and painstakirg servant of the public, and did not tpare himself in their service and when he became teriocaly 111 last year, due to the strain of his cfflcial position and the circumstances of the times, no doubt, the Town Council gave him three months holiday, in the hope that the rest would lead to a complete re estabiithing of his 1 eal h. Since his return to duty, however, he sought the advice of a ipc-cialiijt., who recommended another period of rest from efficfal work and a considerable redncticn in the hours of his daily labour, and bad Mr James's life been spared it was his hope to take a prolonged holiday on fbe sea coast for tte purpose of recuperating his health. "I Mr James was a regular attendant at St George's Chorcb, and had held the office of sidesman drat ng thi vi(a ae of tb3 late vicar, Rev T W Church he wis alio a F/eematon acd a member f nd former official of the Midland Ojunties Mutual Friendly Society and during his long f mcfal connection with the Corporation of Kidderminster i e had the fullest confidence ot the Town Council, v ha ever found in him a conscientious emp'oyee and one who dieefcarged the duties of his potiticn la a whole-heart(d and efficient manner. For msoy years past be bad resided in Chester- xoad, tear Lend Oik, and it was hire be pasted away. "The funeral of Mr Andrew James took place at St Gacrge'a Church on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence cf the Mayer and Corporation, borough officials, firemen, and numerous neighbours and friends."

Denbigh Smlthfield. MAY FAIR. (11 31d over from last wsek ) Mes raClough tndco hold their usual fair day sale. Tba entry forward wa« immeoce for this fair especially so in the fat cittld section, These Dumbere-t 113 Thera was a strong attendance of both the local and strange buyers. Trade wis better than tbat of the previous week, and graad olearamee was effected. Fat bullocks making up to £46 Balls £ 50. Sheep were a big trade and tho entry although good, not as big as the domand. There were qaifce a good entry of coap'.cs both Welsh and cross-bred and several sub- stantial lots met a gcod cnirkdt. Oa Friday of next wct-k. May 25tb, the Auctioneers hold their fpecul great Whit. suntide sale at the above, of fat aDd store stock every description. iiiriy ciatio3 are rpecially eoiioited. Ð

Snnday School Festival. Tho annual Ssncfay Sabool fe3fi7Eil of the Congregational Churches in Danbigh and Sb Asaph districts was held ab Swan Line Chapel on Thursday, the presidents being Mr WiUiam Fonlkes, Green and Mr John Roberts, Denbigh. The conductor was Mr W W Mortimer, Green, several tunes being aung in a most hearty manner. The chid- ren and senior classes vers catechu ed by Messrs William Joneg, St Asaph, and W Williams, Denbigh. The adjudications of the vaiious examinations were given by the Rev W M Jones, Rev J 0 Jones, and Mr J Morris Jones (secie a»y)< and p izes awarded accordingly. The meetings were vcli attenae 1—■ es- pecially that in tha eveu'rg. I' The organists were Mha Blodwej Siincn, St Aiapb, and Miss Minnie^Batten, Denbigh,

The National Herb Growing Association. I DENBIGHSHIRE BRANCH A very successful meeting wai hsid cu Wednesday at the Cboreh House, Danbigh, by tied permission cf C'.non Redfern. Lady Trevor, preiiieent ui the ooanty branch, was in the chair. Mr Wolfe, secretary o' tie head or. ganfzation in London, gave a mo, t interesting address to a Js--fge and appre- ciative F*U'3itnc8«, Ilo demonstrated vevy clearly the oVjicts of tha Association end the urgenl laF ccf El ( t growing oar own G 8iecinal fceibs in Ftg'fcnd and r, c ptur, ing a trade which for mnf) ears has been a,nost ertirfly In ite bands cf Gsrmtny, Austria, Hncgory, and oller foreign na ions. Ll"adioG cherDists have stated that British growD herbs sre immeasurably superior So the foreman cdw, Hitherto the an iog of the '2 erbs ha besa the chief difficulty of the Association, Bat now drj irg sheds are being established in many part, of the country, sod it in proposed that Denbighshire shosld havb its own dry- iDg fched, to that fchw grern herbs fiball receive prompt sttectlott inates-i d having to be sent to the central drying ebecs in London, involrla* (x -ence and davgc-r c., deterfoation in transit. MrsCicugb, Ty Miwr, generously placed a very large bed at tho Cispoaal ct hi) Association for the purpose of erecting a drying plant. A f.lnb',eriptJonlbt was opened, which was so generously sub scribed to that it resulted in a 1 rge sam towards tbe creation cr the eryingplant, wh-Ilch it is hoped wIn ba started very soor. The drj ing shed will not only dea with the drjiog o? tre^iciaai herbe, which is its object, but will also unde?- with the drliag e tre^iciaai herbe, which is its object, but will also unde?- fcske to dry fraib and vegetables. A?art from the cultivation of fcerba. which ia now being undertaken by various group,3 in different parta of the country, there is ? large fh!d for eolleotieg the wild herbs which grow abundantly in this country. A cordial vote of thanks to L-.dy Trevor, the prefidtnt Mr Wo'fe for his interest- ing lecture and Mrs Madccka, hen see for tbe county, was proposed by Canon Rsdfsrn. teconded by Mr David Penaaab, rnd carried I-,eDiilly.

Madame Clara Buttrs Great Concert at Rhy¡ I WHIT-MONDAY NEXT. No event in connection with tie Rhyl Pavilioa entertaicmeats ia lookad forward to with greater pleasure aad aufcicip^tiin then the visit of Madame Clirs Butt, which has now become aa ancaal iostitatian on Whit-Monday, and slfjrds the oaoisioa for the gathering together of the largest and most fashionable audience of ths season "Ate gre&t contralto, who has cone 80 magnificent work on behalf of the various war charities, come3 to Ithyl fresh from her triamph in crganiiing tbe Joan of Arc Pageant on Joan ct Arc Day in London, by meacs of which a huge money wa? raised for the French fund. The party she is touricg haa just liaisbed a most enoce->sfal tcur in Ireland, whole Madame Clara BJt t bad a great reception from crowded and-len,eF. The critics were unaalmou-I in tteir opition that she was never in fiaer form than she ia just now, and those who have leard her tiog mast realise what this meanr. A-ucn?,fct the tupportiog arihteg are Miss i Laura Evans-William*, admittedly OD3 o! the (oremoit artistei of the day, and w 01 the Vale of Clwjd claims as its own. WriG- ing ol the great Clara Butt concart at the U'ster Ilall, Belfast, tbe Belfast Tale'! gfaph says Mies Laura Evans-Williams b one of the most delightful and finished sopranos that have baen at the Ulster Hall sicce Madame Fanny Moody.' Other artistes include Mr Gordon Cieather, the well known baritone; Mr Arnold Troweli, the bzilli^nt New Zaalana 'cellist; and Mr Harold Crax on, pianist and accompanist. Eminent as have been previous Ciara Batt ccmbinations at Rbji, the one that will apt ear at the Pavilion on Whit Monday is the moat emineat of all of them, while the programme announced embraces all ttie songs and numbers which have won for the artistes fame and distinction. We hope that the people of the V le ot Ciwyd will show tbt ir appreciation of being thni honoured by Madame Clara Batt, and that every seat in tha Pavilion will be bth ked before Whit-Monday. The booking tffiae is cow open at the Pavilion Pay Box (Tel 161), where seats may be reserves at! 79 6d, 5) 3J and 4j 33 (including Govt Tax) Plan may be seen at Olli 30 of this Paper.

Local Lighting Tabla, Front and rear lights mast bo ehown from hftif-an-bour after s asset to half-an-hour before suorko. Morning evening Saliurday. MAy IU'I-H 5 9 38 Sunday, M *y 20th 11. 9 40 Monday, May 5 13. 9 41 Tuesday, May 22ad 5 1.1 0 43 Wednesday, May 23.d 5 10 n 14 Thursday. May 21th m 5 9 9 45 Friday May 25>h m 5 8, 9 1G

Ruthin Red Cross Hoapital-, The following gifts hava been most I gratefully received Rhubarb—Col West, Mr Butler, Messrs R Hughes & San. Beetroots-—Mr Davies (Crown Home). Carrots—Mr D*vie3, do. Jam-Mrs ToAta. Butter—Mr Dawioa (Cantoba), Mra Williamson, Socks—Mrs Acne Jones, Mr3 J J Butler. Cacumbera-fvlrs Tate. Papers—Mrs Austin Jones. Potatoes-51ra Hughes, Bryntreig. I Vegetables—Col West. j;Mineral Watera-Messra Ellis. An excellent dramatic performance and concert took place on May 10Sb, when the following took part -Mr and Mra Brockle- hurst kindly brought a party, including Miss Hodgson, Mr Plyce and Master liar aw, who acted admirably in a highly amusing sketch. The programme was as (ollows:-Accompautsts: Mr W G HodRoon, and Pte P-well. Recitation, 4 The Irish Fire Brigade,' Sergt-Msjar Downing. Socg, I'm in love,' Sargt Sparkes. Recita- tion, The sad atory of a Eock,' Mrs Brocklehorst. Szing, 'Waltz me around again, Willie,' Mr BrockHehmst. Recita- tion, 4 B ;lgium's Faith and Ours/ Mrs Brockleburafr. SDng, 'Oae Polka more,' Mr Brocklehurst. Song, I Barlington Bsrtie,' Sergt Sparkae. Humorous song, We an w nt to Laicester square,' Corpl Harper. Recitation. MissKerahaw. SiiDg, selected, Mr John Edtwards. Sslectisn by Sergt Sparkes, 'Mo Namara's Band,' Sergt Heavey, Corpl Harper. Gunner Fryer, Dfiver Pryce, Trooper Hall, Ganner King, Pie Meadem Pte Powell, pianist; Pte Yonngmaa, Pte PtJce, Gunner Lloyd. Mr John Williace, poulterer, kiodly pave the proceeds, of the eg 1 raflls to the Hospital.

Mooter My mo*her-iB-]a\v is cTn;Íng for a long visit to-morrow. Here is a of her favourite didies." Cook: Y eir." the first time you us one of these you'll get a notice. Bald-headed Gentleman (having Jiis fjuols polished): "Confound li, you take ;m abominably long time about it." Shoeblack: "Yes, sir;" it ain't done so quick as when you 'as your 'air cut." Magistrate: "1 am told that you have already been convicted fourteen times 011 litis charge. Aren't you ashamed 10 have, to acknowledge 111:11(" I'ri.-onev: ver TTur .hip, T think no nirrii ouyViti r b* itslmined of J convictions."

-1' HELD OVER. Several communications, including Ystrad Isaf and Llandyrnog Hospital lists unavoidably held over.

ST ASAPH. MUSICAL SUCCESSES. The following are the successful candidatos at the musical examination held in connection with the Calviuistic Methodist Singing Festival:— Junior Certificate John David Wynne, fit Asaph Robert E. IVyiine, St Asaph. Elemen- tary Certificates Gwynedd Jones Parry, Rhyl Gwladys Mary Myfanwy Jones, Dyserth; and Olwen Parry, Rhuddlan. Mr John Jones (Glas Alaw) was examiner. THE WELSH CHURCH. The Lord Bishop made an important- speech in the House of Lords on Tuesday in favour of the justice of an extension of time, say of twelve months or so after the war, before the Welsh Church Act comes into operation. A motion to this eflect had been made by Earl Sclborne and it was understood to be accepted by the Government though not the precise time ipecified. THE CATHEDRAL ORGANIST. We are glad to hear that Mr Belcher the Cathedral Organist, is recovering from his recent accident when he received severe injury to one of his feet. NEWS FROM SALONIKA. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lloyd have received good news from their son Lieut Russell Llovd, who has been in the fighting in Salonika and was wounded. Happily the injuries are not as serious as was at first feared. He is still in hospital, but writes home quite cheerfully. FURTHER HONOURS. The Commander in Chief in France in one of his dispatches, amongst the officers mentioned for gallant and distinguished services and de- votion to duty, appears the name of Bt Maj H C L Howard, D.S.O., Lancers, only son of Col H Lloyd Howard, C.B., of Wygfair, St Asaph, and brother of Lady Kenyon. SON TO MAJOR & MRS WINGFIELD. The wife of Major C R B Wingfield, of Onslow, Shropshire, gave birth to a son on Wednesday, at Eryl, St Asaph, the residence of her parents, Mr C B and the Hon Mrs Williams. Major Wingfield is now serving in the King' Shropshire Light Infantry, orcr seas. SILVER WEDDING OF CANON AND MRS DAVIES. An interesting presentation was made at Wrexham on Monday to Canon and Mrs Davies on the occasion of their silver wedding. The present and former curates who have worked with them during the past 23 years at Brymbo, Denbigh, and Wrexham decided to take advantage of the occasion and presented the Vicar and Mrs Davies with a pair of beauti- ful silver candelabra and silver teapot. SOLDIER ON LEAVE. Amongst those on leave here are Pte J John- son, son of Mrs Jones, Cocoa rooms, from the Military hospital, Norwich, where he has been for some months after having been wounded in France. Mrs Jones has two of her sons in the Army. ONE OF THE ANZAC3. Corpl James Davies one of a noted New Zea. land Regiment, has jiist left the City after spending a very pleasant and recuperating holi. day with his St Asaph relatives. He has been twice wounded but is now "fit" again. SUNDAY SERVICES. In the Cathedral on Sunday the preachers will be, morning, at 11, Archdeacon Lloyd, Canon in residence, when the musical portion will include the authem 11 0 Lord our Governor." The evening preacher is the Rev Gabriel Evans, vicar choral. ASCENSION DAY. Yesterday (Thursday) ascension day was fully observed by special services and the adminis- stration of holy communion at the Cathedral

A QUESTION OF HONOUR. Some eriiieisin has been bv>lowed vpon t!w National Service tseheine because of tlici official ruling thot the obligation into which a Volunteer enters 011 Mgning the enrolment, form is entirely a moral obligation—-a very serious moral obligation; but if a mam dcekircs that he is not going to fulfil it thercr is no action ot law which can be brought, against liiiu to compel him to do w, There are people who tcoff at this, and fi-ay that tile tell cine is unworkable on a hasit> Pre- sumably they would pref< r to mjC National' Service in this country carried out" on tho lines of the German "Auxiliary Service Law." Service "under tliot law is nominally voluntary, but there is a provision for a fine of a year's imprisonment if a sum- mons to Volunteers is not complied with. ItiN surely pull ing a low value upon human char- acter in this country to maintain that our National Service plan will not work becouse we have no such legal punishment awaiting v the defaulting Volunteer. But an essential part of the scheme is that. it puts us on our honour. Writing on behalf of National Ser- vice, Mr. J. J. Bell, tho Scottish author, creator of Wee Maegregor." sets out the cose admirably. "You and I are asked to volunteer for National Service/' he says. A more straightforward, a loftier, a lets com- mercial appeal w as never made to the men of this nation. Mr. Neville Chamberlain pays us a high compliment. Fir-H and 7a*f, it is an appeal to p-atriotc'm, to honotir il/tlf." Those who deride the idea of a purely moral obligation upon National Service Volunteers evidently do not think that we descrvo this compliment, which JIr. Chamberlain pays us. They must in logic, however, go the whole way, and declare outright for a compulsory schema of National Service, for if is impossible that we should accept such a compromise as has been adopted by our enemy. In recognition of the fact that Volunteers under the present scheme have been foremost in answeiing an appeal to honour, provision has been made that they shall not. suffer if National Service should eventually become compulsorv. The present Volunteer will then ba released from the obligations which he takes on him by signing the form of offer of service, and will 's tart 011 the same looting aa others who have not volunteered. He will, however, always have the satisfaction that he recognised- V¡. duty before he was compelled to do it,

HEIIOES MEMORIAL. The Denbigh Committee yesterday, elected the Mayor as Chairman for the time being of the committee for the Denbigh Petty Sessional dis- trict, and fifty other members were co-opted re- pieventing the whole district. DOYS AND HARVEST. To give the an opportunity to help in the turnip weeding, hay and corn harvests, it has been decided in the Denbigh, Ruthin, Aborgde and Llannvst rural districts, with the consent of th3 Education Authorities to have two closings of the schools several weeks each, one for the hay and another for the corn harvest periods according to the necessities of the different localities. DENBIGH SOLDIERS IX PALESTINE. On Sunday night Canon Redfern, in the Course of his sermon, mentioning the district around Gaza, said the subject came home to them with special point and interest now that so many thousands of bravo British soldiers were fighting for the Empire in that very region and when many of our own Denbigh men and men in the parishes around Denbigh were in that vcy district risking life and limb for the principles which were the outcome of their Christianity. CHILDREN AND FOOD. At the close of the Sunday Schools, on Sunday, Canon Redfern brought before the members of; the schools the "food question, clearly explaining to even the little ones the meaning of the King's Proclamation and how all, even the youngest amongst them, might help to do the lung's bidding and avoid waste in bread. To the heads of households he made a special appeal and urged all to do their best in this way to help their fathers, brothers, and other relatives, who were fighting to overcome the Germans and prevent their scheme for Britain's starvation being successful.