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Bettwsycoed. MRS JOHN ROBERTS, of Church Hill, Bettwsy- coed, desires to thank all those kind friends who have shown such great sympathy and kindness with her during the illness of her late husband, Mr John Roberts. Condoling communications have been so mai-y that she hopes writers will take this notice as an acknowledgment of same. DEATH OF MR. JOHN ROBERTS, IN- SPECTOR.—After a long illness the death took place., on Monday morning, of Mr John Roberts, Church Hill, at the age of 62. Deceased had been inspector and surveyor for the local authority for a period of about twenty years He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss. He was highly respected, and the interment took place yesterday (Thursday). DEATH OF A F ARMER.- The death took place on Friday evening last, at the ripe age of 73 years, of Mr Owen Jones, of Llawr Ynys Farm, Fairy Glen. Deceased was well known in the district and much respected. He leaves a eon and a daughter. The interment, which was of a private character, took place on Tuesday at the parish churchyard of St. Michael's. A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.-On Thursday afternoon, whilst a load of itrckw was being con- veyed from Berth Ddu to the capacious Royal Oak stables, a strange accident occurred, which might have resu'ted in the deith of a horse. On entering the stabie yard there is a covered arch- way, and whilst proceeding through that the straw caught the top of the' arch, with the result that the jerk caused the horse to be lifted from its fpet, and the bellyband being broken it hung suspended by the collar. The shaft was broken, but, thanks to the driver's presence of mind, the animal was at once cut down.

Colwyn Bay. VOLUNTEER CAMP.-The camp for this year will be held at Conway. The men will be under canvas from August 4th to August 11th. ASSAULT-AT-ARMS.—As will be seen from our advertising columns, an assault-at-arms is to be given by the Colwyn Bay Gymnasium Club in the Public Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27. HOCKEY.—To-morrow (Saturday) the Col- wyn Bay Ladies" Eleven will meet the Rhyl ladies on the Colwyn Bay ground, Prince s- drive, as both teams are fairly strong, a good game is bound to result. AN APPOINTMENT. At the Executive Committee meeting of the St. John's Ambul- ance Association, held on the 15th inst.. Dr J. Lloyd Roberts was appointed an examiner in all subjects and classes connected with the as- sociation. RUGBY.—The Colwyn Bay eleven journpy to Chester on Saturday there to play the return match with the Collegians. As this is one of the most important fixtures of the season, the strongest possible eleven is to be placed in the field, and it is to be hoped that they will chronicle another win to their record. TEAM FOR SATURDAY'.—The players chosen to do duty for the Bay against Bangor in the cup-tie, to-morrow (Saturday), at Llandudno, will be as follows: Goal, W. E. Hughes; backs, H. Hughes, T. Jones; halves, R. Campbell, E. Raisbeck, O. E. Williams; forwards. T. Well- ings, W. T. Jones, T. McC'ann (capt.), W. Jones, J. Ll. Owen. COLWYN DINGLE.—In our report of the Urban District Council meeting, last week, it was stated the clerk had intimated that the convey ance to the Council, by the owners of the Coed Coch Estate, of the Old Colwyn Dingle had been received." As a, matter of fat, the Dingle has been generously given to the public by Major R. Williams Wynn, of Cefn, St. Asaph, owner of the Cefn Estate, Old Colwyn. We much regret the error. HORTICULTURE\L SOCIETY.—A general committee meeting, with Mr Francis Nunn in the chair, was held on Tuesday, in the old Council Chamber. As the conditions under which the late secretary, Mr John Hooper, had consented to act again were not carried out. it was necessary to find another secretary, and Mr Walter Groome was elected. A sub-com- mittee was appointed to revise the schedule, and to make enquiries as to possible sites for thi:y year's flower show. COLWVN BAY AND COLWYN FREE LIBRARY —The secretary reports that the books ispned for January last were: theology and hilosophy, 34; sociology, 12; natural science, c science and art, 7 history and biog raphy, potA4; fiction, 339; voyages nnd travels, &c., 26 3fi ;j, drama, &c., 11; miscellaneous literature, 603. 'pile works, 79; Welsh literature, 2. Total, Lloyd (3nt donations to hand: Mr Edward £ 5; ]vjeg^onation), £ 1 Is Mr S Bayliss (Staff ), Francis Nnr^ E- Jones & Bros., £ 2 10s Mr 12nd donation), £ 35. Total, £43 1 I.O.F.-A social evening was held in the Forest Home on Wednesday, when there was a good attendance. Dancing, interspersed with songs, was kept up until 11 o'clock. Miss S. Parry proved herself a most clever vocalist, and was accorded a hearty welcome. The catering was splendidly carried out. The pro- gramme consisted of the following items:— Waltz; song, Mr Llew. Jones; lancers; recit- ation, Mrs Gibbons; velita; song, Miss Roberts; barn dance; lancers; waltz; song, Miss S. Parry; military two-step; k'ncers; recitation, Mr Mills; waltz; song, Mr Murphy; scliott- ische; lancers; waltz. CIRCUIT GATHERING.—The members of the Colwyn Bay Wesleyan Methodist Circuit (English) held a social meeting on Wednesday at the St. John's Church, Conway-road. Tea was laid on the tables at 5.30, when about 120 sat down. The various tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs Bevan. Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Dicken, St. John's; Mrs Elder- kin, Mrs T. Schofield, Nantyglyn; Mrs Coy,Old Colwyn; Mrs Gait, Conway, assisted by the young ladies and young men of St. John's and Nantyglyn Churches. After tea an organ recital was held in the church. At seven o'clock a public meeting was held, when Mr Jos. Dicken, J.P., senior circuit steward, pre- sided. Addresses were delivered bv the Revs J. Feather, J. D. Hall (Conway). H. Elderkin (Nantyglyn), Mr Higginbottom (Old Colwyn). The addresses were interspersed with songs. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA- TION.—At the weekly meeting of the Literary and Debating Society, on Friday, the subject for discussion was "Political Influence—Glad- stone and Beaconsfiekl." Some very good speeches were delivered by members, and there was diversity of opinion as to which of the two great politicians had the greatest influence and as to whose general policy was likely to have proved most beneficial to the nation. It was, however, generally admitted that both were good men and both great men, but that both, being men, had made mistakes. At the conclusion of the discussion, the members were encouraged to remember that Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And, departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time. It was announced that Mr T. Schofield would give a lecture on "My trip to Australia," illus- trated by lantern slides to-night (Frdiay), to which young men were invited. The lecture is to be given in the Y.M.C.A. rooms.

Colwyn. LECTURE.-An interesting lecture, in connec- tion with the Old Colwyn and Penmaen Temper- ance Association, was delivered in the English Baptist Chapel, rn Tuesday night, bv Mr Higgin- bottom, entitled Temperance." There was a large assembly, who thoroughly enjoyed the lec- ture Lantern slides were thrown on the screen by Mr W. J Hill. The accompanist was Miss L. Hill. On Wednesday evening the lecture was repeated at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Pen- maen.

Denbigh. DANCE.—A very successful dance was held in the Memorial Hall last (Thursday) evening. MINISTERIAL.—We understand that the Rev Tadno Williams, I Jandndno, has accepted the call of Frou and Brook House Che pels, to become their pabtor. WESLEY GUILD.—The Wesley Guild, which was held in the Pendref Schoolroom on Monday night, took the form of a miscellaneous meeting, when impromptu speeches were delivered by most of the members on given subjects. The Rev R Lloyd Jones presided, and a very enjoy- able eve ing was spent. ACCIDENT.—As the children were going to school on Wednesday morning, the little daughter of Mr Robert Davies, Love-lane, was run over by a trap proceeding to market. It appears that she attempted to cross the road right under the horse's head, with the result that she was knocked down and run over by the wheel. Strange to say, she appears to have escaped at the cost of a severe shaking and one or two bruises. SAD DEATH. Last Sunday, Mrs Margaret Evans, wife of Mr Joseph Evans, brick-layer, Beacon's Hill Ward, passed away after a long illness. The deceased, who was only 29 years of age, gave birth to a female child a week previous to her death, and further sadness is thrown upon the young widower by the demise of the child the day after its mother. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr W Francis Williams, painter, Windmill-street. The funeral took place at Eglwyswen yesterday (Thursday). Great sympathy is felt for the young Tfidower in his sad bereavement. BLACK LISTER SENT TO GAOL.-On Tuesday, before Col. Lloyd Williams and Mr James Hughes, Robert Wynne, of Henllan- street, who has been on the black list for some time, was brought up on a warrant charged by P.C. Rogers with drunk and disorderly on the 12th of July last year. Against the defend- ant. who is only a very young man, ten pre- vious convictions were proved by Supt. Jones, who also stated that he was "wanted" at Rhyl on a similar charge. The magistrates imposed a fine of 10s and cost, or in default 14 days. The defendant chose to go to prison. The defendant chose to go to prison. HOME RULE FOR WALES.-On Monday night a debate took place in the Independent Chapel in connection with the Swan-lane Mutual Improvement Society on the question of Home Rule Rule for Wales. Able apers were read on the affirmative side hv Mr Evan Evans, and on the negative side by Mr Alfred Lloyd Jones (jun ). An interesting discussion followed, in which the chairman (the Rev James Charle-), Meesrs R. Pryce Roberts, W. James, Jame3 Jones, I, W. Jones, and Trevor Owen took part. In the voting which followed the majority voted against Home Rule fo" Wales CEFN MAWR OPENING.—After a closure of close upon six months, the doors of Cefn Mawr were thrown open to the public on Wed- nesday night, when the formal opening of the chapel took place. There was an exceedingly large congregation present, every available seat being occupied. The Rev J. Puleston Jones, of Port Dinorwic, delivered a powerful sermon, and the new organ which was recently purchased was ably presided over by Profe6sor Bryan Warhurst and Miss M. W. Jones.—The whole of yesterday (Thursday) was devoted to preaching meetings, when the officiating min- isters were the Rev J. Puleston Jones and the Rev T. Charles Williams, Menai Bridge. The chapel was crowded on each occasion.—The decorations of the chapel by Mr E. Jones, of Liverpool, have been beautifully carried out. The organ is an excellent instrument, and reflects great credit on the builders. The chapel will be open for the usual services on Sunday next. TECHNICAL SCHOOL.—The committee of the Denbigh Technical School have for several years arranged for a cookery class, elementary and advanced, in connection with above schools. They have this year been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Fraser. late of Denbigh and now of Pensarn, as instructress, the course being twelve lessons. In the elementary class 72 children attended, and a series of most ser- viceable and useful lessons were given. In the adult class there were 23 pupils. The attend- ance at both classes was excellent. The last lesson of the course was held on lVednesday night, when Mrs E. Humphreys Roberts, a lady member of the committee who has particularly interested herself in the work, expressed the pleasure and satisfaction of the committee and pupils as to the efficient and courteous typnner in which Miss Fraser had conducted the classes. Mr W. Price, the secretary of the committee, endorsed Mrs Roberts' remarks, and expressed a hope that Miss Fraser would continue her duties. The congratulatory re- marks were highly applauded by the pupils, and Miss Fraser, -in reply, testified to the plea- sure it gave her to instruct so attentive a number of pupils. PRIMROSE LEAGUE COUNCIL.-On Mon- day night an entertainment was held in the Con- servative Club Assembly Room, in connection with the Denbigh Habitation of the Primrose League. Despite a heavy downpour of rain there was an excellent attendance when Col. Heaton took the chair. In the course of a few remarks, the Chair- man referred to the excellent work done by the Denbigh Habitation of the Primrose League at the recent General Election. He honestly believed th"t if everybody had worked as hard as the Den- bigh Habitation for the Conservative cause, the Liberal party would not have been successful in capturing the seat. It had been stated that Wales had been taken clean over by the Radical wave, but on reading the newspaper that morning he was pleased to find that the Cardiff Town Council had refused to grant the freedom of the borough to Mr Lloyd George unless he withdrew the un- f patriotic attitude which he had shown during the ) recent Boer War. (Cheers.) He would say to Cardiff, "Well done." Songs were splendidly ren- dered by Miss Ruth Lea, Miss J C. Lloyd Williams, Mrs S. G. Swayne, Miss Clough, Messrs J. T. Hughes (jun.), J. H. Gibbs, W. Parry Williams, W. Bulcock, and C. M. Humphreys. Recitations were given by Mr R. W. Davies and Miss Hilda Thomas. The accompanists were Miss Houghton (who gave a pianoforte solo), Mrs Tumour, and Miss Lumley Thomas, At the con- clusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and artistes, on the proposition of Mr Chas. Cottom, seconded by Mr T. Ashford. BILLIARDS.-A billiard handicap is in pro- gress at the Liberal Club, and up to the time of writing the following are the results of the first round :—Table No. 1: E E Roberts (owes 50) beat R G Jones (owes 60) by 44; R T Williams (owes 60) beat Ernest Roberts (owes 25) by 3; David Jones (owes 25) beat George Jones (owes 25) by 17; R Williams (owes 60) beat T Royles (owes 5) by 23; E Jones (owes 30) beat R J Williams (owes 65) by 3; R Griffiths (owes 70) beat E G Jones (owes lli) by 40 J E Price (owes 8 ) beat J L Jones (owes 50) by 54; J G Evans (owes 80) beat J Pryce Jones (owes 10) by 53; Jno Roberts (owes 35) beat David Williams (owes 35) by 36 W Davies (owes 80) beat W 0 Evans (owes 60) by 42; WO Jones (owes 90) beat J W Jones (owes 5) by 52; D Lloyd Williams (owes 40) beat Kvie Jones (owes 25) by 14. Three more games have to be played in the first ronnd on this table. On table No 2, the fol- lowing are the results E T Williams (owes 90) beat E Jones (owes 35) by 57; R R Cartwright (owes 45) beat R J Williams (owes 80) by 6 J E Price (owes 90) beat R T Williams (owes 80) by 129; W 0 Evans (owes 60) beat W Davies (owes 90) by 57; E E Roberts (owes 80) beat Ernest Roberts (owes 45) by 73; R Pryce Roberts (owes 80) beat D Lloyd Williams (owes 70) by 95; David Williams (owes 50) beat R U Roberts (owes 80) by 92; J L Jones (owes 80) beat J Pryce Jones (owes 30) by 40 J Roberts (owes 70) beat H H Jones (owes 25) by 36 Richard Griffiths (owes 80) beat David Jones (owes 40) by 57. Five more games in the first round have to be played on this table. MILITARY FUNERAL.—Despite the heavy rainfall, hundreds of peopie turned out on Mon- day afternoon, to witness the military funeral of the late Mr Thomas Wynne, Abram's lane, who died at the end of last week. The deceased, who was 52 years of age, was a honorary member of the" D" company of the 1st V.B.R.W.F. He had rendered 22 years of excellent service in this company, and was in possession of the long service medal. For some time past, he had been one of the lamplighters in the town, but of late he had to relinquish these duties on account of ill- health. There was a good muster of volunteers under ths command of Sergeant Instructor Poys- Hon. Col. Sergt. Helsby was also present. The firing party headed the procession, in charge of Serge R. Williams, next came the baud who were in charge of bandmaster C. W. Humphreys, play- ing the "Dead March," then the hearse contain- ing the coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, followed by relatives, volunteers, and the general public In Vale-street, the procession presented quite a solemn spectacle. On the arrival at Whitchurch, a short service was held in the church, followed by a committal service at the graveside. Three volleys were fired over the grave, and the Last Post was sounded on the bugle. The wreaths were few, but one sent by the members of the D Company was beau- tiful.

Llanrwst. MARKET DAY.—Beautiful weather prevailed on Tuesday, when there was a fair attendance Batter was Is 5d and Is 6d a pound. Eggs, for which there was a great demand, were sold at 12 to 14 a Is. Chickens, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple. Potatoes, 2s 6d per cwt. Meat, as per usual. THE FOOTBALL CLUB.—To-morrow, Sat- urday, Ltandudno Amateurs pay their annual visit to Gwydyr Park, which will oe the last home match of the season. A good game is anticipated, as the visitors are going strong, and it is expected the Roosters will turn out new blood. ST. DAVID'S DAY CELEBRATION. — As the Lenten season commences on the 27th inst., the annual dinner in honour of the patron saint will be held on Tuesday next, at the Victoria Hotel, at 7-30 p.m All enquiries respecting the same should be made to Mr A. McFarlane, the proprietor. GEIRIONYDD RURAL DISTRICT COUN- CIL On Wednesday the names of Mr W Evans (Penygenlan, Dolwyddelen), gentleman, and Mr Owen Evans Parry (Arvon House, Dolwyddelen), general merchant, were nominated for the vacancy caused on the above Council by the re- moval of Mr D. J. Davies from the district. HOREB LITERARY SOCIETY. — This Society held its meeting on Friday evening, and was presided over by the Rev Phillip Price. The meeting was opened with a solo by Mr D R. Joues, followed by a very interesting paper by the Rev. W. G. Williams, Eglwysbach, on The history of the Bible." A vote of thanks to Mr Williams for his splendid paper was proposed by Dr. Owen and seconded by Mr E Davies-Jones. CHURCHWARDEN'S SOCIETY —The usual fortnightly meeting of this society was held on i Monday evening, at the Church House, when the rector presided over a fair attendance of members. The Rev Howell Thomas, B.A., vicar of Capel Garmon, read an uncommonly interesting paper on "Religious Indifference-its symptoms and cure." The reverend gentleman dealt with his subject in a comprehensive manner; and Messrs Jones (hon. sec.), Charlton Latimer, Jones,Wilson, Aldrich, J. McFarlane, Albert Hughes, and the rector took part. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL—A special meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday, Mr I y John Roberts, J.P., Pentrevoelas, presiding. The following members were also present :—Messrs D. Owen (Llanddoget), E. Edwards (Nebo), Wm. Williams (Llangerniew), D. Lewis (Pant Lliu), D. Owen (Eglwysbach), with the clerk (R. R. Owen), and the surveyor (Maurice Roberts). The Chairman said he had received a letter from Mr Bovill respecting the fencing of Nebo and asking the Council to be good enough to let the matter stand over for the present. The subject has oc- cupied the attention of the Council on previous occasions, and at the last meeting of the board it was decided to ask Mr Bovill to remove the fence. After some discussion it was decided to adjourn the matter until the ordinary meeting of the Council. SEIOX LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of the above society was held on Friday evening, the chairman (Mr W. Williams, County School), presiding. The interest taken in these meetings by the young people was clearly shown by the large number of members who attended to hear Mr Williams (jun.), furniture warehouse, Lancaster-square, deliver an interesting and in- structive address on the "Evils of keeping bad company." Several members took part in the discussion which went to prove how disastrous the keeping of bad company proved to the younger generation. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Tudor Williams and seconded by Mr W. Hugbes, Gwenfor, was accorded to Mr Williams for his interesting paper. Next Friday Mr J. Richard Jones will read a paper on "Y moddion Effaithiolaf i grefyddoli Cenedl." All young people are warmly invited to attend.

Llanddulas. THE BIBLE SOCTrTY.-On Wednesday, the 14th inst., the Rector presided over a scantily- attended meeting held in the National Schools in connection with the local branch of this society. Mr Thomas Williams, Brynydon, the indefatigable secretary, presented a satisfac- tory report of the work of the past year; and a very telling address was delivered by the Rev David Charles Edwards, M.A. MISSION TO DEEP SEA FISHERMEN.— An exhibition of animated pcitures in aid of this society is announced to take place at the National Schools on Friday evening, the 2nd prox. It is the first exhibition of the kind which has been given in the village, and this, combined with the good object which it is in- tended to aid, will be sure to bring a crowded audience together. WORKTNGMEN'S CLUB DANCE.—A most successful dance in aid of this institution was held in the National Schools on Friday even- ing. About 80 people were present, and every- thing passed off in a very enjoyable manner. The general arrangements were undertaken by Mr Hunnbley, Llais Afon, assisted by Mr B. H. Jones, The Schools, and Mr J. R. Hughes, Dissy Villa, while Miss M. Roberts, The Rec- tory, with the assistance of Miss Digby-Smith, Miss Queenie Law, and Miss M. Cross, were in charge of the refreshment department. We understand that the financial result has been highly satisfactory.

Prestatyn Urban District Council. Clearing "The Cut." Ratepayers Warned. THE monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday evening. Mr Thomas Jones, J.P., ■\vpsided, and there were also present the Rev F. Jewell, Messrs T. Parry Williams, T. J. Scott, T. B. Griffiths, Thos. Hughes, John Pritcliard, Peter Ellis, A .S. Greenwood, John Williams (Eosslyn), John Hughes (town clerk), and William Thomas (town surveyor). The Guide. A committee reported having dealt with the question of the recent issue of a guide to Pres- tatyn, and they reported that it had been de- cided to hand over the unsold copies to Mr Burrows, to pay him what money was in the bank, and to arrange for a concert to clear off the deficiency. Clearing "The Cut." A BIG JOB. At the last meeting of the Council it had been decided to call upon the owners* of pro- perty abutting on The Cut to clear out the portion of that watercourse near their pro- perty. A committee had considered the ques- tion of clearing the mouth of The Cut, and now recommended that it be done by the Coun- cil. The Rev F. Jewell asked the Council to pause before they embarked on such an expense. He pointed out that it was a. very difficult matter, and suggested that it had better be referred to a committee. Mr T. Williams seconded, and this was car- ried. The Footpaths. The Road Committee recommended that the footpaths from the Bank House to Rehobotli Chapel be repaired, and this was agreed to, but as regards the improvements by Maes-y- Groes, it was suggested that certain work be done and traps made for the surface water. The Chairman said he had seen Mr Littler with regard to giving some land for widening purposes, but that gentleman asked them to wait for a time. The Sandhllls. Tt was reported that, with regard to the gate lending to the sandhills, the Council had agreed to accede to Lady McLaren's wishes. A Warning to Ratepayers. It having been reported that the total collec- tions to date for the year was £2.436 14s 9d, Mr Scott, as chairman of the Finance Commit- tee, said that the district rate collections to date were only £ 1.500. as against £ 1.603 last year, and he hoped the ratepayers would realise what they were doing in not paying their rates earlier in the year. It was an erroneous idea to think that the rate could be done until then. If the ratepayers did not pay earlier it would mean that they would have to put on an extra rate, perhaps lil, 2d, or even 3d, and that would be very awkward. The Chairman agreed, and urged the rate- payers to realise their responsibilities. The Date of the Election. Notice of the Urban Council election on Mon- day, April 2nd, was received, but on the motion of the Rev F. Jewell, seconded by Mr Peter Ellis, it was decided to petition the County Council to hold it on the last Saturday in March.

Ruthin County School Governors. Denbigh Governors Remarks Resented. Reply by the Chairman. THE first ordinary meeting of the Local Gov- erning Body of the Ruthin County School for Girls was held in the Grand Jury Room of the County Hall on Wednesday, when there were present: Mrs L. G. Thomas, Mrs Stevens, Messrs Ezra Roberts (retiring chairman), T. H. Roberts (Major of Ruthin), Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), Henry Williams (Plas-y-Wood), E. W. Thomas (Bryneglwys), Dr Medwyn Hughes, Dr T. O. Jones, H. Harris Jones, Rev Canon Basil M. Jones, Rev W. G .Owen (Llifon), and the Rev Isaac James, with the clerk (Mr Ed. Roberts), and the headmistress (Miss Anna Rowlands). Appointment of Chairman. On the motion of the Rev Canon Basil Jones, seconded by the Mayor of Ruthin. Mr Ezra. Roberts was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Governors. In returning thanks, the Chairman said it was gratifying to find that the Governors had expressed confidence in him for the seventh time. Had it not been for one fact, he would have asked them to relieve him of the office. That fact was that they were to meet a deputa- tion from the County Authority to confer with regard to the financial position of the school, and also with regard to the general question of the education policy in the district. The work was becoming more onerous year by year, and required more watchful attention than ever. The numbers on the register had increas- ed to 81, and the staff required consideration. Owing to that the accommodation was becom- ing limited, and he was sorry to say that the expenses were perilously increasing. He hoped that the Finance Committee would be more faithful to their duties. There was one thing he wished to call attention to. Most of them had no doubt read an account of the last meet- ing of the Governors of the Denbigh County School, and in the report a few remarks were made that reflected upon them, and which they ought not to allow to pass unnoticed. Some time ago, at a similar meeting of the Denbigh Governors, it was stated that they had no provision for the education of girls within their district, and that the girls were obliged to come to Ruthin School. They never mentioned at all the fact that the Ruthin Gov- ernors assisted the girls, As a matter of fact, 11 girls attended the Ruthin School from Den- bigh, and nine of them were assisted by the Ruthin Governors. Really, they were educa- ting the nine girls from Denbigh district free. At the last meeting of the Denbigh Governors, reference was made to the boys who attended the Denbigh School from the Ruthin district, and it was said that 24 boys were e(lucated at the Denbigh School without any assistance. That, of course, was misleading. The facts were these. There were 26 boys from Ruthin district attending the Denbigh School. Out of the 26. they were assisting 23. They gave the boys bursaries and scholarships which were equal to and in some cases more than the school fees. In fact, during the last five years they had expended E371 136 4d on the boys, and upon the girls attending the school over £100 had been spent. The remarks made at the last meeting at Denbigh seemed to point out that the boys from the Ruthin district were more of rm burden than an acquisition to them. They stated that they were obliged to employ an additional assistant on their account, forget- ting that the 23 boys from Ruthin added to the income of that school to the full extent of their school fees, amounting to B110 every year. If the boys were withheld, the result would be that there would only be 44 pupils in the Denbigh School. There were some people of opinion that the characters of the Ruthin and Denbigh schools should be changed, and that they should be converted into dual schools. If that were carried out, they in Ruthin would' lose 11 girls and gain 26 boys. In other words. their number would go up from 81 to 95, and the number at Denbigh School would be reduc- ed from 70 to 55. He was sure he was ex- pressing the feelings of all the members when he said that from the very date they found they had power to do so, it had been a plea- sure to assist the boys to go to the Denbigh School, but he thought they had a right to expect that misleading remarks should not be made at a public body, and especially when they were allowed to pass unnoticed. On the motion of Mr E. W. Thomas, second- ed by Mr Henry Williams, the Rev Chancellor Bulkeley Jones was re-elected vice-chairman.. The Chairman referred to the serious illness- of the Chancellor, and said he was sure they were all sorry to hear of his affliction. Proposed Further Extensions. The Building Committee recommended that the attention of the Governors be called to the necessity for further extensions in the music test room, the servants' room, a sick room for- the school, and in the cloak room. The Chairman said the Building Committee- had only taken into consideration the desira- bility and necessity for these improvements. They had not considered the financial view at all. His suggestion was that the matter be- referred to the Building and Fniance Commit- tees to confer on the question from all points of view. The Chairman's suggestion was adopted.

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