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BIRTHS. DENTON.—On the 7th inst, at The Gables, \Yalton-on-Thames, the wife of C Murray Denton, of a son. MARRIAGES. ROB CRTS -CROSBY. -October 7th, at the Bap- tist Chapel, Denbigh, by the Rev Thomas Griffiths, pastor, and in the presence of the registrar (Mr Gwilym Firry),, Mr Edward Roberts to Mra Winifred Crosby-botli of Mount Pleasant, Denbigh. JONES—ROBERTS.—October 7th, at the Calvin- istic Methodist Chapel r Cbapel-streat, Denbigh, before Mr Gwilym Parry, registrar, Mr Abraham Thomas Jones to Miss Haa>aah Roberts-both of Clytiau Gleision, Llan- sannan. WILLIAMS -JONES. October 10th, at tka Congregational Chapel, St Asapb, by the Rev W M Jones, in the presence of the registrar, Mr J Simon, 8t Asaph (by licence),, Mr Ellis Williams, accountant, Pirk-stt.eetr Denbigh to Misi Margaret Jones, 3b,.Park- street, Denbigh. DEATHS. JONES.—October 10th, at 9 PoBtoffice-lane, Denbigh, Mr Robert Jones, aged 26 jiears. Interment to-day (Saturday)., at Whitchurch.; leaving the house at 2 o'clock. IN MEMORIAM.. ROBERTS.—In sad but ever loving, memory of my father, Reeq Roberts, late of Fir Grove Cottage, Llanfwrog, who passed away October 14th, 1899. All unknown the future lies--Iet it rest.. God who veils it from our eyes- I-re knows best.. Ask not what shall be to-morrow—but couteitt. Take the cup of joy and sorrow.-Oiod has sent. 56, Qwyd-stoees, Ruthin.

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———————————i .ALMANAC Y GWEITHIWR" FOR 1906. The above Almanac, which is published annually by the Quinine Bitters Company, Llanelly, is one of the most useful booklets issued in the Welsh language. In r6cent years, it has met with such success that thousands anxiously look for the date of its publication. We are glad to see that the Almanac for 1906 is as good, if not better, than those published hitherto. Although it is but a small book of 32 pages, it contains a great amount of useful mformation to meet the requirements of all classes of readers, and it is to be had free of charge wherever Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is sold.

-+ MARKETS. DENBIGH MARKET, WEDNESDAY. Prices :-Butter, la to is Id per lb tub butter, lljd to Is Old per lb; fowls, 2s 6d to 38 6d per couple; ducks, 4s to 5s per couple; eggs, 9 and 10 for Is.

DENBIGH. MR. ROBERT ELLIS, Crown Street, wishes to inform his numeroue Customers and the public generally that he has commenced the Pork Trade lor the season, in connection with which he will have for sale his Celebrated Sausages and Brawn. u.c. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The officiating minister at the English Presbyterian Church next Sunday is Prof J E Lloyd, M.A., Bangor. FOOTBALL. The County School played Rhyl County School last Saturday on the ground of the latter. The game resulted in a draw of two goals ear>j^ OCIAL ViiNING. The first of a series of monthly socials organ- ised by Miss Charles took place successfully at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening, Miss Charles efficiently acting as piaoist, and Mr Humphreys, Pentremawr, admirably rendered several songs. LITERARY AND S0CUL SOCIETY. A lecture will be given on Monday evening on the Hithics of Spending," by Prof. Jones, of Glasgow University, in the Society's Hall, Casfcle-hill, commencing at 8 p.m. CliOOLS CLOSED. The newly-appointed Medical Officer of Health (Dr Collins Lewis) has already found that his office is no sinecure. All the ele- mentary schools in the borough have been closed by his orders owing to the prevalence of measles. TEACHER'S APPOINTMENT. The Managers of the National, or Non-Pro- vided, Girls' School have unanimously ap- pointed Miss Thomas, daughter of Mrs Thomas, Postoffice-lane, Denbigh, as an assistant miss- tress in place of Miss ij A Hughes, resigned. She had excellent references, having been six years in Howell's School, where she passed the Senior Oxford Examination, and has been engaged in teaching for the last twelve months- at a school near Cerrigydruidion. ALLEGED ROBBERY. At a special police court yesterday (Thurs- day), before Dr J R Hughes, two men named Herbert Hays and Charles Coghlan, were charged in custody with breaking and entering into Clog-wyn, Bryntrillyrir the shooting box of Mr F Burt In, of Gwaenynog, on or about the 4th of this month. Supt Jones said that eat- ables, towels, &c were missing from the place and he applied for a remand. He called Evan Davies, of Ty'n Llwyn Aled, who hAd seen prisoners about the place, and they were re- manded in custody until Wednesday. RECORD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The fallowing schools in Denbigh district have a record attendd-nce of over 90 per cent. It will be noticed that Henllan Infants heads the list with 98 per cent., and, Trefnant comes next with 97 p3r cent. The thirteen best are —Trefnant, 97; Cafn, 91-6 Denbigh National Boys, 90-7 Denbigh National Girls, 90*4 St Joseph's, Denbigh, 92'7 Llandyrnog, 92-7; Llanuefydd, 93; Prion, 91'4; Llansannan, 91*3 Denbigh Frongoch Girls, 93-9 Henllan Mixed, 96 3; Henllan Infants, 98; Denbigh Love-lane Boys, 92'8. Every school in the district has made satisfactory advance, and the percentage for the whole district was 90'2. MISS GEE'S TEETOTAL TEST. At the Education Committee, at Chester, on Friday, the Committee elected an attendance officer for Colwyn Bay urban district. When the Committee were considering what questions to put to the five applicants, Miss Gee suggested that they should be asked if they were abstainers. Mr A T Davies concurred, on the ground that if the officer was seen by parents in public-- house his influence would be iowered. Mr D S Davies said it would be a test whicl,they ought to refraiu from. The Chairman did. notconsider it fair for the committee to put anysaeh question,. but any member might put it on bis own account. The candidates were all asked the question by Mr A T Davies, and they all proved to be total abstainers. Mr EJwlIord .Bj.tbell,. of Wrexhem, was elected. DENBIGH TOWN F.C. The trial match in connection with theabove took place on the ground (Griag. Field), on Saturday, before a good number ot spectators. The idea of the match was to select a team for to-morrow's match. The teams were called Possibles and Probables, and were as follows —Possibles Goal, T Williams; feaeks, R T Williams aod E T Williams; hkalf-bticks, H GriffiiMM, B A Williams, and T Davies;. forwards, D J Davies, D H Hughes, D E H). Roberts, J Hughes, and W Thomas. Probabies Goal, W Millward backs, E Davies and J) G Lloyd half-backs, E J Elgar, D G Wlllilio and E Hughes; forwards, E Hughes, R Williams, D H Williams, R M Maddocks, and) A. D Roberts. TI-ie game was of a fast characters both sides playing an exceedingly good game. The general remarks of the spectators were that it was difficult to say which was the. best team. However, the Possibles won by 4t. goals to 3. The referee was Mr D Williams, who gave entire satisfaction to both players and spectators. DIOCESAN CONFERENCE. The St Asaph Diocesan Conffiaence, which now takes pldce in alternate years-is to be held ar. Rhyl on Wednesday and Thursday, October 25th and 2bt,h. The first sessioa. will be held i,u. the afternoon of the first day,, and services will take place afterwards at St Thomas's Chu«r<irh; in English and at Holy Trinity in Wel-fh, tbe sermons being preached by the Rev Stephen E Gladstone, and the \CeoeraJale Arch- deacon Morgan, of Bangor. On Thursday the Bishop will deliver his address, and the following subjects will be discussedReligous teaching in elementary schools.; Church reform -(a)) consolidation of parishes ,(b) the parson's freehold the needs and the methods of quick ening the spiritual life of our people. At the general meeting in the eveaing Colonel \\S Cornells West will preside,, and the subjects, of Tbe Church and th» Age" will be discussed. EXTRAORDINARY PRICE QiR. SHEEP Messrs Clough & Co. had. a most successful sale of cattle and sheep at the monthly 2&ir held on Tuesday at the Denbigh Bmithfield. Compared with the corresponding period of last year there was an astonishing improve- ment, both in the number of entries and the trade done. There was a very Urge ervfcry of cattle, which included seme grand quality and well fed beasts from Mr Roberts, ej pjas Heaton Farm, which realised excellent prices, averaging £ 18 5s each. There was a keen competition for some-well-fed Cefn, which made most satisfactory prices. There was also other entries of cattle, the sale of which was not so satisfactory as might have been expected, but there was, a decided improvement in the prices given at recent fairs. There was, again a large entry of calves, which found a ready sale at extremely good prices. There was a large entry of sheep, and an entire clearance was made. In fact the sale of the latter has kept up the improvement shewn two or three years ago, there being a great demand throughout. In addition to their ordinary sale, Messrs Clough & Co. held a special sale of pedigree Southdown sheep. Over 60 head were sold, which made the extraordinary average price of 70s a piece, which was naturally of great satsfaction to the vendor, Mr John Jones, of Dinarth Hall, Colwyn Bay. At the conclusion of the fair the auctioneers sold a quantity of horses, the property of Mr W J Davey, Maesmynan. The auctioneers wish to remind their patrons that they will hold their next fortnightly sale at the Smithfield, Denbigh, on Monday, the 23rd October, for which they will be pleased to receive entries. Sale at 12 o'clock. DEATH OF MR. ROBERT JONES. The death occurred on Tuesday night last of Mr Robert Jones, of 9, Postoffice-lane, Denbigh, after a brief illness, although some three years ago he suffered from a severe illness, from which he never really recovered, although quite able to attend to his duties fully even up to Monday last. Mr Jones was a native of Denbigh, and was much respected by all who came in contact with him, being a young man of excellent character, His death, which took place at the early age of 26, has evoked much regret and deep sympathy with his bereaved relatives. He was for some years an appren- tice with Mr Christmas Lewis, grocer, Vale- street, and from there went to the Star Tea Company, Denbigh, in whose service he has remained for seven years, having served them most faithfully. The funeral, which is public, will take place to-morrow (Saturday). ASYLUM HARVEST FESTIVAL. The harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Asylum Church yesterday (Thursday). The sacred edifice was beantifully decorated by the matron (Mrs Niven). The services throughout were of a most hearty and joyous character. In the afternoon prayers were read by the Rev D Davies. rector of Denbigh, the special preacher being the rector of Nantglyn (the Rev E J Davies), who delivered a most appropriate diecourse. The Rev Joseph Evans and the Rev R Lloyd Jones (W) officiated at the evening service. The musical part of the services was very successful. Mr John Lloyd Williams presided at the organ and several members of the Asylum band taking appropriate part, the Asylum choir rendering the vocal portions of the service most effect- ively. TECHNICAL SCHOOL. The County Education Authority appointed Mr R Humphreys Roberts, as clerk to the Grouped School Managers (as they had done other clerks in other parts of the county), the correspondent and secretary of the Technical Education Committee for Denbigh. At the last meeting of the Committee a protest, was made against the action of the Education Authority, it being considered that the election of secre- tary should have been left in the hands of the Committee, as it always had been previously, though, in making the protest, they did not believe that Mr Humphreys Roberts was in any way responsible for the change made or for the action of the Authority. Mr Humphreys Roberts explained that he had not sought the appointment, and that as he had no time for the organising duties, he bad arranged with the former secretary, Mr SV Price, to take up the duties, so far as the organising work was con- cerned, ae he had done in tne past, and to receive from him the remuneration therefor, receive from him the remuneration therefor, and he, Mr Roberts, would act as the corres- pondent, &c. This statement gave satisfaction. to the Committee. PRESENTATION TO NATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHER. Miss E A. Hughes, who for the last nine years has been Assistant Mistress at the Girls*] National School, but who has recently resigned her appointment in view of her approaching marriage to Mr Edward1 Davies, Vale-street, was on Tuesday last presented with a handsome tea service by the Stafr- nd Scholars of the School as a token of the great respect in which they held her. Miss Watkins, in making the presentation, expressed the-opinion of all that. Miss Hughes had been a most excellent teacher in evary way, and said that they all felt her departure very keenly, but sincerely wished her every happiness and prosperity in her married life. Miss Hughe& feelingly replied. This feeling of respect for Miss Hughes and regret at her departure is eqaially strong on the part of the Rector and Managers of the School, for Miss Hughes has always enjoyed their con- fidence and high esteem. She has been a most admirable teacher with qualifications of a very high order for controlling and imparting know- ledge to the children. The Managers received her resignation with much regret, but join in hoping that she will be as happy and prosper- ous io the future as her faithfulness and conscientiousness in the past deserve. COUNTO'MAGISTRATES C0.UET.. < Wednesday, before Capt Cole (presiding), J D W Grimh, Watkiii Davies, and T Vaughan Williams, Esqrs., Mr Roger Pryce, attendance officer, summoned Margaret Owen, Penoros,. Llansaonan, for not sendingr her grandson to school- The question arose 1130 to whether the father,, or the defendant, the grandmother, with whom the child lived, was responsible, and it was held that the woman was the guar- dian osf the child, and she was fined 2d 6d without costs. A similar chasge was brought against Hugh Evans, Dolau,„Llansannan, and he was fihed 2s 6d with coats, because: he hatighren the authorities considerable trouble in measuring the distance, between his house and liylchau school, which» was found to be under iFtniles, contrary to his-statement at the previous court.. Police-constable Evans charged Owen Lloyd, ef Lleweni Fajm^-with driving without reins. The Chairman characterised it as a serious offence, and'the-defendant was fined 5s and costs. Police nonstable Thomas charged Joseph Willianis,.C-L%.Slnor. Nantglyn, with beinc driark and disorderly, on the 30th ult., m'the village. Mr J Holland Roberts (f Mr A Foulkes Roberts' office) appeared for the defendant, anti) pleaded not gwijty. He called a witness, named John Jjfcoeb, Penllan, who swors that the defendant was-not drank on the night, in question. Mr Roberts caUed attention to the fact that the police had brought no in- dependent evidence, and th* Chairman in fining defandant 5^ and costs, said that he wished the poliee would bring independent evidence to corroborate their statements on every possible occasion. He had mentioned the desirability of this before to the poliee. Police-constable Thomas repHed that he could have done so, but he did net wish to oreate bad feeling, ber tween any 06 the villagers.,

♦ A Night with Dr. Joseph. Parry. Last Friday evening, at Bodawen, the I Good Templars held their usual weekly meeting. The number of members present, was 104* After receiving and initiating three new membersthe rest of the time was spent with some of the vocal compositions of the late Dr Joseph Parry. The programme was openod with a splendid rendering of Ti wyddost fceth ddywoi fy nghaton," by a party of 16. Trio, "Duw bydd drugarog," Sister E H Evans (Chapel-street), and Bros J Williams (Temple Bar) and W Roberts (Gswalia- villas), was Rung very effectively. Then a paper on The life and work of Dr Parry was read by Bro. William Roberts. He is to be congratulated for so ably succeeding in interesting the old and young (a hard task when we think of the more fascinating portion of the night s work). -F ollowing him, Sister E. Hi Evans sang" Y. gardotes fach," whiah received an excellent render- ing. Sister Polly Davies (Belmont), then recited gaeat effect a poem appropriate for the occasion. Bro. J Williams then gave "Mae gwlad fy aghenedigaoth" in fine style. Following this the party gave The Sleighing Glee," which was received with loud and long applause. This concluded the programme, and the hom being late (10 o'clock) no opportunity was given to tender our appreciation and thanks to those who had given us such a musical treat. Bro. W Roberts has proved himself a successful director of such even- ings as this, and Sister T Tregonning pre- sided satisfactorily at the piano. The whole proceedings were a huge success, and it is to be hoped that many such evenings will be enjoyed during the winter session.

Denbigh Grouped School 9 Managers. The monthly meeting of the Managers was held on Tuesday, when there were present, Messrs J Harrison Jones (presid- ing), Boaz Jones, Bennett Jones, W Lewis, C Cottom, Revs H Humphreys, James Charles, H 0 Hughes, M'rlt D S Davies, and Mrs Parry, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), and the attendance officer (Mr Roger Pryce). THE PREVALENCE- OF MEASLES. The Clerk reported that the schools at Llandyrnog, Nantglyn, and the infant department at Denbigh Provrded and Non- Provided Schools had been elosed on the advice of the Medical Officer of Health, owing to the prevalence of measles. A discussion arose as- to whether the other schools in Denbigh should be closed, as it was very adversely affecting the attendance, as the elder children were kept away because of the sickness of their brothers and sisters. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Charles Cotto(ul that the clerk consult the Medical Officer of Health in the matter, and leave it in their hands to do as the Medical Officer advised. SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE: IN ATTENDANCE. The attendance officer reported a sub- stantial increase in the attendance of the district. Thirteen schools had reached a percentage of over 90. There was decrease in the Llanrbaiadr N.P. School, owing to an epidemic of diphtheria. He was- pleased to report that the district had reached the highest percentage in the whote county (applause). During the last month Henllan Infant and Mixed Schools reached a per- centage during one week of 10ft and 99 respectively (applause). The Rev James Charles said that the great importance of regular attendance of children at school ought to be brought home to the parents; first of all, of course,. because of the importance of the education to the children, and secondly because of the great decrease in the rate which would accrue from regular attendance. Already, in the last 12 months, the county had gained an increased grant of, 2-3i700- through improved attendance, which made a difference of nearly 2d in the X. There was no reason why the attendance should not be so improved as. to make the gain into 97,000, and then there would be a reduction of 3^d in the £ on the rates. it was stated that a small pamphlet in English and Welsh was being distributed by the attendance officers amongst the parents in the district. A PROTEST AGAINST FOOTBALL AT HENLLAN. A letter was read from Capt Cole, who applied for the use of the HenHan School oa the 20th inst, for the purpose of holding a concert in aid of the football club which he had started in the village, with the intention of finding recreation for the boys and youths of the village, and keeping them out of temptation. He was wUling to pay the fee for the use of the rcems and for cieaning, &c. The Rev H 0 Haghes-(C.M.), Henllan, said that as Captain and Mrs-Cole had beea so good to the children of th9 schools for so many years past he was-sorry to oppose the granting of the use of the schoolrooms and to enter his protest against the formation of that football club in the parish, but his aim during the years he- had spent in Henllau had been to, induce the young people of the place to strive after the higher life, and therefore-he was conscien- tiously bound to protest against the introduction of this football club into, the village, which would lead the young people from higher things to support and take part in a form of amosement which there was no need to encourage amonst them, and make it more difficult for parents and others to lead them, to betters things. He much regretted that Capt Cole was the president, and expressed his surprise and regret that the Rector of Henllan(tbe Rev I H Humphreys) name figured on the bills as vice-president. The Rev H Humphreys: You. need not: be surprised, Mr Hughes. I believe in Mens sana in, corpore sano"'—*• A sound mind in a sound bcdy." He then went ou to explain that the object of Capt Cole was to provide innocent recreation for the boys in the school and also- for the youths of the village. Mr Boaz. jADnes thoroughly supported Mr Hughes' remarks' condemning football, and thought they ought not to encourage it by granting the use of the. schoolroom. Mr Bennett Jones said, whilst agreeing in the main with Mr Hughes, yet they had nothing ta do witk the object of the concert. They were asked to let the school tor a ooncert-not to sanction its object, football—and as they had a scale of fees for letting it, and Capt Cole was willing to pay these fees, and as it would not interfere with the school work he thought they ought to let the school. Mr John Roberts (chairman of the County Council) agreed with Mr Bennett Jones' view of the case, as did others. And eventually it was agreed, by a large majority, to let the room for the concert. Much routine business followed.

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The Late Mrs. M. A. Jones, Graig View, Denbigh. We regret to announce the death of Mrs M A Jones, who passed away peacefully, at the early age of 25, on Thursday of last week, having been ill over 12 months. Great sympathy is felt for the family, which was shown to a great extent by the large Cf ncourse of sympathizers that had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to one who bad borne all her trials in snch a christian-like spirit. The deceased was a faithful member of Capel Mawr until her marriage, thence she transferred her membership to Seion Chapel, Henllan- street, where she was a constant worshipper until her sad illness. She was of a quiet disposition, and of a strong religious character, and will greatly be missed in her own circle. The funeral took place on Monday, and was of a public nature. The chief mourners were :—Mr Henry Jones (husband), Mi&s Jones, Temple Bar; Mr Edward Jones and Master John Edward Jones, Beacon's-hill; Mrs and Miss Preese, Penucha'roe, St Asaph; Mrs Lewis, Penucha'roe, St Asaph; Mrs Davies, Love-lane; Mr Henry Jones (senior), the Misses Jones, Cribane; Mr Thomas Jones, Beacon's-hill; Mr and Mrs Jacob Jones, Love-lane; Mr Isaac Jones, Mr John Jones, Miss Jones, Henefail, Green Miss Davies, Llanrwst; Mrs Griffiths, Rhyl; Mr Richard Williams, Henllan-street; Mr Evan Jones, Love- lane; Mr E M Jones, Portland-place, &c., &c. The impressive service at the house was conducted by the Rev R Griffiths, Chapel-street, and the Rev Evan Jones officiated at the graveside, the service being of a most touching character. A great number of wreaths were sent by the family and kind friends. We understand Mr R Lloyd Jones (Densons) carried out all the arransements of the funeral. The solid oak coffin with brass furniture was made by Mr E Wynne, Beacon's-hill. The hearse and carriages were supplied by Messrs T & J Williams, Crown Stables. The family wish to express their sincere thanks for all the kindness and sympathy extended to them in this their great trouble.

Death of Mr. S. O. Miller. A Shropshire contemporary says:—" The death of Mr S 0 Miller, The Court, has occasioned deep regret in the district. About a month ago deceased contracted a severe cold, which developed into lung ,trouble, and he was compelled to take to ihis bed. His illness terminated fatally last week. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr Samuel Miller,, of The Court, Abermule, and was 36 years of age. He was, in succession to his father, elected a member of the Forden Board of Guardians and Rural District-Council, and was chair- man of the latter authority at the time of his death. As a member of the Forden Board of Guardians, he took great interest in poor-law work. In virtue of his election to the chairmanship of the District Council, he sat as a magistrate on the County Bench at Montgomery. In former years M? Miller acted as ehurchwarden of Llan- merewig Church, and at the time of his death he occupied the position of sidesman. He was an ardent Churchman, a. strong Conservative, and took much interest in political matters. Mr Miller was of an exceedingly genial disposition and a. great sportsman. He was also very fond of criollet."=He was a cousin-to Councillor S T Miller "and Mr H Miller,, of Denbigh their late fathers having been brothers.. The funeral at Llanmerewig on the 28th ult was- largely atteaded*. The Rev Dr Gibboings officiated, assisted by 1\4;, Walter Davies. At the conclusion of the service the 'Dead March was played on. the organ by Mr T Blayney. The chief mourners were-:+-Mr J G; Miller- and Mr C Miller (brothers), Mr S T Miller and Mr n Miller (Cousins), of Denbigh, A, very large number of most beautiful wreaths were sent, including one from Cblonel Pryoo; Jones. ,M.P; and from many of the leading, resi- dents. in that part of the county, who held the deceased in the highest' esteem* Mooch sympathy is, felt throughout the dist:!iet with Mrs Miller (the deceased's mother) ,and the family in. their bereave- ment.

County. School. Governors Meeting, TSbe monthly meeting of tbe- Denbigh County School Governors was held on Tuesday, when there were preseni, Mr J- Hairison Jones (presiding), Rev James Charles (vice-chairman), Rev H Humphreys, Mrs Barry, Mrs Humphreys Roberts, Messrs Boaz Jones, Gwilym Parry, C Cottoni, J Jones (Cerrigllwydion)r John Roberts (Plas Heaton Farm), with the headmaster (Mr D H Davies-), and the clerk (Mr A Foolkes Roberts). ADDITIONAL MASTER REQUIRED The Clerk read tha Headmaster's letter which stated that the number of pupils in the school this term was 72 (applause). iT)Û do justice to all sections of the school he considered that it was absolutely necessary to obtain another master who would be appointed to teach the lower iforms. He should be able to teach efficiently wood work, elementary subjects, also book-keeping, and shorthand. The question of whether the finances of the school would bear the appointment of an additional mahter was discussed at great length, and the clerk pointed out that the estimated deficit on the school funds was put down at £4.64 but that sum included X100 for the additional master now asked I for, and they had the promise of additional I financial help from, the County Authority, which if paid over would reduce the deficit to E,,50 or £ 6.0. Mr Boaz. Jones proposed that an additional master be appointed, and Mr Cottom seconded it. The Rev James Charles supported the motion, because they should do all in their power to make the school a success, especially as the number of scholars had so much increased-by 12 this term. Th Rev H Humphreys inquired- what proportion of this increase were boys from Ruthin district, and if there were any tunds available in the Ruthin district from which they could draw towards the expense of this new master, who was required to some extent to teach bjys coming from Ruthin district. The Headmaster could nut give the proportion, but said several of them came from Ruthin with scholarships granted at Ruthin, but they paid the full school fees at Denbigh School. Mr Gwilym Parry said he did not feel strong enough in his opinion to more an amendment, but the general opinion in the district was that the school was very efficiently stiffed at present. After much further discussion it was eventually decided unanimously to appoint an additional master, not a graduate, but one capable of taking the elementary subjects, with wood work, book-keeping, md shorthand, at a commencing salary of e90, and the arrangements in connection with the appointment were referred to a committee, consisting of the Chairman, the Rev James Charles, the Rev H Humphreys, Mr C Cottom, and Mr Gwilym Parry, with the headmaster and the clerk. PRIZE DAY. On the motion of the Chsirtuin, seconded by Mr Boaz Jones, it was decided to take up the question of the arrangements for the annual prize distribution at the next meeting, instead of leaving them to the end of the term, when it was difficult to make suitable arrangements. WORK NEEDED. The question ot making good the path and front of Bodawen, which had been left since it was used when the school was being built was left to the Chairman. Vice- Chairman, and Mr Ellis Williams. REPORT. The Headmaster's report dealing with the work of the school was read, and ordered to be forwarded to the Higher Education Authority for the county. Other routine business followed.

VERMIN KILLER, Now that the harvest is practically gathered in, rats, mice, and other vermin will seek new sources of supply for their hungry appetites. Dwelling-houses, stables, barns, cattle sheds, and other haunts will be re-visited, and the usual regime of destruction will be resumed with renewed loss and annoyance. No place or habitation is sacred from these vermin, be it mansion, hut or shed. People thus troubled will consequently be asking themselves what is the best remedy for this unfortunate and in- tolerable state of affairs? We, therefore, heartily recommend the remedy manufactured by Mr. Thomas Harley, chemist, Perth, which may be bad in small or large quantities or from Mr. R. D. Hughes, chemist, Denbigh, as being absolutely the surest and best preparation on the market for the speedy and effective riddance of these pests.

Denbighshire Education Committee and the Bishop of St Asaph, A meeting of the Denbighshire E luca- tion Committee was held at the Queen Hotel, Chester, on Fr:day, Mr W G Dodi presiding. Mr D S Davies, in nioviag the adoption of the minutes of the staff and supniy com- mittee, said he attended a meeting of the National Union of Teachers last Saturday, and he heard some opinions expressed on the education question, that, if put into practice, would make the ratepayers of Denbigh cry out very loudly indeed. It was recommended, contrary to the recom- mendation of the Board of Education, that Article 68 teachers should be abolished. A number of members of that committee' had experience of these teachers, and re- cognised that they had done very valuable work in the past, and do still more in the future. He thought it was unfair of the Bishop of St Asaph to introduce highly controversial matters rrear the close of the meeting, when there was no opportunity of replying to them. His Lordship said. they were treating the Non-Provided school teachers in a manner that was not, strictly fair as compare 1 with teachers of Provided schools. -He (Mr Davies) wished to say that that committee had increased the salaries of teachers in Non-Provided schools by .£40 a month. The condition of the Non-Provided was due to the way they were managed before the appointed day. Instead of levelling down, that com- mittee had made a substantial increase in the salaries of teachers. That authority was trying to deal fairly with all schools under their control. If some of the Non- Provided schools were so much behind that was the fault of those who managed tbem. He thought the Bishop was hitting below the belt when he took the opportunity of stating that all the staff of one school were of one denomination. The school he re- ferred to was the county school of Den- bigh, and when the appointment of a teagher took place there was a committee of three, the chairman being a Wesleyan, the vice-chairman a Congregationalist, and the third member a Chuchmati. He (the speaker) could say without fear of contra- diction that the denomination to which teachers belonged had never been asked (hear, hear). There was no feeling on the coramittees as to sectarian qualification in making thefe appointments to the public schools, and they invariably appointed the best qualified man for the position which was vacant (hear, bear).. The Chairman said they had appointed four emergency teachers, and he had asked the organiser, that day, for the first time, to what denomination they belonged. He had as-scertained that two were Church- men and two were Nonconformists. That committee did not make tests of any kind. They protested with all their power against tests, and, tlaerefbre, they ought to rebel against the charges made against them. THE. BISHOP'S REPLY. The Bishop- has replied to the above statements wit the- following letter to the Press Sir,-A,t a meeting of the Denbighshire Education Committee, reported in your columns, Mr D.S. Davies charged me with Ii unfairness" and "hitting below the belt" at a meeting of the National Union of Teachers held recently at Denbigh. Mr Davies thas formulated the charge of unfairness 41 He wished to enter his pro- test against the Bishop having, on a non- political platform, introduced very highly controversial matters, and especially at the close of the meeting, when there was no possibility of any reply being made to him." These are the facts. Mr D ivies, in moving a vote of thanks to me as chairman, himself introduced the question of tests, and stated that there were TO schools in Denbighshire where a Nonconformist could not be head teacher. In my reply I said that as Mr DAvies had introduced the question of tests, illustrating it by the 70 schools in that county, I was compelled to deal with the-s atement. The responsibility, therefore, 01 introdncing this question rests entirely with Mr Davies himself. Mr Davies-made a second charge in these words:—" The Bishop hit below the belt when he referred ilb a school in the county of Denbigh. The school referred to was the County School at Denbigh." I venture to repeat the words I used In the inter- mediate s-2hoolsihave you not heard of one denomination getting a head master, aad seeing that everybody is of the same colour V I did not refer to one school in particular. I' referred to a common and admitted practice in very many districts in Wales. I of course thank Mr Davies for so promptly supplying an illustration from his own. town. Mr Davies was at perfect liberty to make any reply he liked, on the spot, to what I said. ITlie point at itsue is one of considerable importance. The tests to which Mr Davies took exception are legal tests, and as such are fair. If the removal of these tests is desirable, it must be done in a constitutional way by an amendment of the law. But it is incon- sistent in those who call for the removal of these tests themselves to apply, whenever they have the power to do so, a test which is illegal and unfair. The intermediate schools of Wales afford abundant examples. of this inconsistency. I know on unquestionable authority that there are several intermediate schools in in North Wales where no: Churchman, and most certainly no Roman Catholic, would have the slightest chance of being appointed to the mastership, although beyond all doubt the most highly qualitied candidate. Mr Davies is correct. I believe, in stating that when the committee meet no Questicn: is asked as to denomination. Such questions are unnecessary, inasmuch as the whole thing has been settled beforehand at a private caucus of the majority. If there are to be tests, it is better that they should be legally and openly applied. The nn- fairness of the illegal tests to which I called attention is making itself felt in Wales. 'Recently a leading Nonconformist and Radical informed me that his denomination felt that this tyranny was becoming so in- tolerable that we are determined to join forces with the Church" in opposition to a denomination of which, perhaps, Mr Daviea may like to supply the name.—Yours, &?., A G ASAPH. The Palace, St Asaph, October 7.