Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

VALE OF LLANGOLLEN CAMERA CLUB. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS. The monthly meeting of the Vale of Llangollen Camera Club was held in the Club Room, on Wednesday evening, when the chair was occupied by the president, Mr. R. Darlington, F.R.G.S. There was an unusually large attendance of members, much interest being evinced in the awarding of special plates by the president as prizes for the best work done by the members during the recent excursions to Chirk and Berwyn. Mr. Hiram Davies gave the record of an excursion to Berwyn, and stated that through the kindness of Sir Theodore and Lady Martin, the party were permitted to visit the grounds of Bryntysilio, where several pleasing pictures were taken. The president. in awarding the prizes, said the work done showed that great advance was being made by the members. The competition was keen and interesting all the pictures were good and the prize pictures were worthy of any club. The first and second prizes for the Chirk negatives were awarded to Sergeant Bagshaw; the first prize of the Berwyn competition to Mr. J. H. Davies, and the second to Mrs. Corney. The prints shown by Messrs. H. V. Davies, Jonathan Edwards, and David R. Davies, were also highly commended. The remainder of the evening was given to interesting experiments in developing. Mr. Corney, Sergeant Bagshaw, and Mr. Gomer Rowlands exposed a series of plates; which were developed with four different solutions, giving interesting results. The annual meeting of the society will be held on November 7th, when the president's medal will be awarded for the best negative taken during the year. A large and exciting contest is expected. Through the kindness of Mr. Hiram Davies, the pictures shown in Wednesday's competition will be on view in the windows of Salop House (the headquarters of the club) for a week from to-day (Friday). A

T Aber Fair, one of the most important in North Wales for mountain sheep and ponies, was held on Monday, and well was attended. Compared with last year, the prices for sheep were much higher, breeding ewes reaching 20s. per head and wethers 26s. There was a large show of ponies, and changed hands at remunera- tive figures. The 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers proceeded to Salford Barracks, Manchester, from Aldershot, on Thursday. One company (strength four officers and 120 non-commissioned officers and men) proceeded on detachment duty to Fleetwood, the same day. The Aldershot News says that the battalion has made a popular name at Aldershot, and everyone will be sorry to lose so fine a regiment. Col. S. B. Blyth, who is in command, is one of the most popular commanding offioers in the service. "THE DAINTIEST THAT THEY TASTE." (Heney IV. (2), Act. iii., Scene 2.) This is what everybody says that drink the" SPRING BLOSSOM Ceylon Tea. Ask your grocer for it. Sold in tins and lead packets, Is. 10d., 2s., 2s. 4d., and 2s. lOd. per pound. (4362)

LLANGOLLEN AND CEFN SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. The annual distribution of prizes and certificates to the successful students at the Technical Classes held last session at Llangollen and Cefn, took place on Monday last, in the Assembly Rooms, Llangollen. In the absence of Mr. J. C. Edwards, of Trevor Hall, who has been an ardent supporter of the Cefn Technical Classes, the chair was taken by Mr. W. G. Dodd, J.P., C.C., and a member of the Llangollen School Board. The name.of Professor O. M. Edwards, M.A., of Oxford, had been placed on the placard as one who was to take part in the meeting, and great disappointment was felt when it was announced that Mr.Ed wards had been taken ill at Llanuwchllyn, and was unable to be present. The chairman was supported by Miss Fewings, of Dr. Williams's Endowed School, Dolgelley, Mr. Samuel Moss, chairman of the Denbighshire County Council, Mr. L. Lloyd John, Corwen, clerk of School Bpard, Mr. H. Lewis, Llangollen School Board, and teacher of the Science Classes, Mr. John Rowlands, chairman of School Board, and Mr. R. Cooper, Garth, Trevor. The chairman having appologized for the absence of Mr. J. C. Edwards, referred in eulogistic terms to the good work which was being done in the district by the establishment of these classes, and the excellent results already obtained. Mr. Samuel Moss, in an admirable speech, discribed the efforts which were being made by the Denbighshire --u DO *'<- ohctirman, for the promotion of technical instruction. Some people say that the County Council wa3 going too far. He felt, however, that the mistake they were making was in not giving larger grants. He, however, thought it quite possible when they know exactly the amount of money they would have at their disposal they would find there would be a surplus which the County Council would be able to devote to the purposes of technical education in localities like Llangollen. (Cheers.) There was no doubt that we in this country were being beaten in the markets by foreign countries, such as Germany, France, and America. An educated workman is able to produce more work and better and cheaper than an ignorant one can possibly do, and if we do not mean to be behind continental nations in this respect we must aim at supplying technical instruction to the rising generation of boys and girls, which ultimately will prove to be for the welfare and benefit of mankind. He (Mr. Moss) hoped that no one will dispise education because it is brought to their doors. They might depend upon it, that if advantage was taken of it, it would give them all higher employment and tend more than anything else to raise the moral standard of the man. Nothing is more striking than the great contrast which exists between a country where a sound national system of c ducation is at work, and another which has neglected the most elementary principle of sound sanitation, and disregarded the ordinary laws of health. Nothing had given him greater pleasure than to find that they in Llangollen were taking practical interest in the educational movements of their county. (Loud cheers.) Miss Fewings, in the course of an eloquent and most interesting address, said her object in coming to Llangollen that evening was to encourage the teachers. She herself was an old teacher, but a student still. She heartily congratulated them in Llangollen on the splendid work they were doing. (Cheers.) She was sorry they in Merionethshire were not so go-a-head as the Denbighshire people in this respect, and when she went back Phe would say to the people of Merionethshire. "Look at Denbighshire, and go and do likewise." Their syllabus of work was most excellent, mathematics, hygiene, art, and agriculture were each admirable in their way to mould the characters of the students. She would say to them all-Beware of thinking too much of the purely utilitarian aspects of the question. Do not mistake the means for the end. Don't think took ma^fi of turning the knowledge you have gained into money. There is something far better than money. Education will enable you to be better and to do better. (Cheers.) The object of education was the development of the individual. She had always found that the Welsh people took to literature and languages as ducks to water. But it was sometimes asked why the Welsh succeeded in music and failed in art ? She could say from experience that Welsh girls had as much artistic conception and ability as anyone I. else, and they had only to try their powers and they would gain much from it. She urgad the local school authorities to provide pictures from the Art for Schools Association for use in the elementary schools. The object of education should be to develop the individual. Just now, in this nineteenth century, there was a great deal of rush and excitement and go-a-headness, but there was a good deal of pessi- mism and cynicism. The great want of the times seemed to be a want of humility and reverence. She urged them, in conclusion, to renew their efforts towards self-improvement throughout the coming winter. There was a danger of their being in- different to opportunities, and she urged them not to be so now that opportunities were within their reach. The results for themselves would be well worth attainment. Our young men would be helped* into a manly manhood, and our young women would gain the spirit of reverence, and a spirit of thankful helpfulness, which she considered the crowning grace of womanhood. There was not enough joyousness among the Welsh people it seemed as if they had a little too much of the minor key in their life. She urged them to live more in the major key. (Cheers.) The chairman said they were very grateful to Miss Fewings for her address, and he hoped good results would follow it. He was glad that the hygiene classes had been so successful, both at Llangollen and Cefn. Ladies took a great interest in such matters now, and perhaps their influence would be brought to bear on sanitary matters in future. Mr. Lewis reported that in the Llangollen classes the results were as follows :—Agriculture, eight students, thirty classes held, eight sat for examina- tion, seven passed chemistry, twenty-one students, forty-one classes, six sat and four passed Hygiene, eighty-two classes held, twelve sat, three passed in advanced, and eight altogether; Freehand, twenty- two students, sixty-two classes, and seven passed; Geometry, three sat, and two passed Perspective, one sat and passed; Model drawing, five sat and four passed total, 103 students, 350 classes held, 59 students sat, and 33 passed. Cefn classes Hygiene, eighteen students, forty-one classes held, fifteen sat, and thirteen passed Physiography, nine students, forty-one classes held, seven sat, and six passed Freehand, forty-one students, thirty-six classes, twenty-nine sat, four passed Geometry, thirty- three students, thirty-five classes, nineteen sat, and nine passed; Perspective, eight students, thirty-six classes, six passed; Model drawing, twenty-eight students, thirty-six classes, twenty-three sat, twelve passed Shading, seven students, thirty-four classes, two sat, one passed total 144 students, 259 classes, 99 sat, and twenty-six passed first class, and sixteen second. Altogether at Llangollen and Cefn 247 students entered, 609 classes were held, 158 sat for examination, of whom thirty-four passed first class, and thirty-seven second class. He apologised for the absence of Mr. Owen M. Edwards through illness. The prizes were then distributed by Miss Fewings some of the recipients, who had gained special distinction, coming in for a large share of applause. RESULTS OF LLANGOLLEN CLASSES. Annie E. Edwards, hygiene, elementary, faIr. Florrie A. Rowlands, hygiene, elementary, fair, free- hand, second grade, second class. Mary R. Jones, hygiene, elementary, fair. Mary Louisa Williams, hygiene, elementary, fair. Lillie Rowlands, hygiene, advanced, second class, agriculture, elementary, first olass. Mary E. Jones,' hygiene, advanced, second class. Jeanie E. Roberts, hygiene, elementary, fair Lilian M. Hughes, hygiene, elementary, fair. Lily Price, chemistry, elementary, fair. Florence P. Williams, hygiene, elementary, progress. Nellie Jones, drawing, second grade, progress. Thomas Roberts, hygiene, advanced, second class, chemistry, elementary, fair. Charles W. Russell, agriculture, elementary, fair. Robert Jones, agriculture, elemen- tary, fair. William Wyse, agriculture, elementary, fair. E. H. Lloyd, agriculture, elementary, fair. C. Clarke Lewis, agriculture, elementary, fair. William E. Edwards, agriculture, elementary, first class, geometry, second grade, pass, model, second grade, first class, freehand, second grade, second class. Humphrey R. Jones, chemistry, elementary, fair. John W. Griffith, chemistry, advanced, second class. William Evans, geometry, second grade, pass, perspective, second grade, second class, freehand, second grade, second class. William Williams, free- hand, second grade, second class. George Hughes, freehand, second grade, first class, model, second grade, second class. William H. Hughes, freehand, second grade, second class. David R. Davies, freehand, second grade, first class, model, second grade, second class. James Percy Clarke, model, second grade, second class. Allen Lettsome, chemistry, advanced, progress. Richard Roberts, hygiene, elementary, progress. David L. Jones, hygiene, elementary, progress. RESULTS OF THE CEFN CLASSES. Ceridwen Jones, hygiene, elementary, first class, geometry, second grade, pass, model, second grade, first class. Annie E. Parr, hygiene, elementary, fair. Mary E. Evans, hygiene, elementary, fair, model, grade, second class, freehand, second grade, second class. Ada rarry, nygiene, elementary, fair. H. A. Hughes, hygiene, honours, second class. Mary E. Jarvis, hygiene, elementary, first class. Myfanwy E. Jones, hygiene, elementary, first class, geometry, second grade, pass, freehand, second grade, second class. Caroline E. Jones, hygiene, elementary, first class, physiology, elementary, first class, geometry, second grade, pass. Hannah Lewis, hygiene, advanced, second class, physiology, elementary, first class, model, second grade, second class. Gertrude R. Fairfad, hygiene, advanced, second class, physiology, elementary, first class, model, second grade, second class. Lily M. Price, physiology, elementary, fair. A. Myfanwy Davies, model, second grade, first class. Rose E. M. Marsh, model, second grade, second class. Harriet Davies, drawing, second grade, progress. Kate Archer, drawing, second grade, progress. Clara Hopley, drawing, second grade, progress. John R. R. Parr, physiology, elementary, first class, model, second grade, first class, freehand, second grade, first class. Jonathan L. Jones, physiology, elementary, first class, hygiene, elementary, fair, geometry, second grade, pass. John W. Parker, hygiene, elementary, fair, geometry, second grade, pass, model, second grade, first class. Fred. G. Thomes, hygiene, elemen- tary, fair, geometry, second grade, pass, model, second grade, second class. Thomas O. Roberts, geometry, second grade, pass. Archibald Smith, geometry, second grade, pass, model, second grade, second class. Eli A. Thomas, geometry, second grade, pass. Valdemar M. Melladew, model, second grade, first class, freehand, second grade, first class. Robert O. Davies, model, second grade, second class, shading, second grade, second class. Robert Foster, drawing, second grade, progress. John W. Owen, drawing, second grade, progress. James Gostiler, drawing, second grade, progress. John Garside, drawing, second grade, progress. T. Charles Jarvis, drawing, second grade, progress. Charles Roberts, drawing, second grade, progress. On the motion of Mr. John Rowlands, seconded by Mr. L. LI. John, a hearty vote of thanks was given to Miss Fewings and Mr. Moss, while on the motion of the latter, a similar vote was passed to the chairman. It was announced that the science classes, and also the continuation schools, commence this week, and the young people of Llangollen and Cefn were strongly urged to take advantage of the opportunities afforded them.

A FORTUNE OF £4,000,000 STERLING.-Probate was granted in 1887 of the will dated July 13th, 1886, with codicils made the 13th and 26th September, 1887, of Mr. Hugh M'Calmont, of 9, Grosvenor-place, London, and Abbey, Lands, county Antrim, and of the firm of M'Calmont Bros. and Co., 122, Cannon-street, London, who died on the 9th October, 1887, aged 78 years, leaving personal estate valued for probate at £ 3.121.931 17s. 6d. He bequeathed to his grand-nephew Harry Leslie Blundell M'Calmont, lieutenant Scotch Guards, his watch and chain, jewellery and ornaments of the person, and his house in Grosvenor-place and its furniture conditionally for seven years with an annuity of Z2000 for the maintenance of the house and furniture during the seven years. The testator devised and bequeathed his residuary real and personal estate, of the value apparently of nearly £3,000,000, in trust for investment, and to accumulate the income by rein-vestment at compound interest for seven years after his death, and on the expiration of that period to hold the residuary estate, with the accumulations of income and investment, in trust for his said grand-nephew, Lieutenant Henry Leslie Blundell M'Calmont. absolutely, if he should be living, or if he should not then be living for Hugh M'Calmont, Hugh Barklie Blundell M'Calmont, and Barklie Cairns M'Calmont in equal shares. The fortune to which Mr. Henry Leslie Blundell M'Calmont, the owner of Isinglass, will thus become possessed of at some moment of time on,Tuesday next, the 9th inst., will probably with the seven years accumulations at compound interest, be not much less than £ 4,000,000 sterling, and it is perhaps doubtful if any other person in this century will have so large a sum absolutely at his own disposal. Mr. Henry M'Calmont was born in 1861, and is a widower, his wise, a daughter of General Jno. Miller, having died in 1889.

■" 4 f Louisa Williams, domestic servant at Tunstall North Staffordshire, was on Tuesday committed for trial on. the charge of murdering her newly-born child. The child's body was found in a street under the prisoner's bedroom window with its head knocked in, the allegation being that Williams threw the infant, as soon as it was born, into the street. At Lucera, in Foggia, sentence has been passed upon the men whose trial commenced on the 12th ult., on the charge of being members of a criminal association known as the Mala Vita, their object being to obtain a living by robbery and not to do any honest work. Fourteen prisoners were acquitted and 68 sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from five to ten years. The Llandudno municipal buildings competition has been decided. The Improvement Commissioners have duly received and adopted the report of the professional referee, Mr. T. Lockwood, F.R.I.B.A., of Chester. Mr. Lockwood awarded the first premium of £50 to Mr. F. B. Silcock, of Bath, and the second premium to Mr. John H. Curry, of Sutton, Surrey. The buildings are estimated to cost about £10,000. Robert Evans, 38 years of age, residing at 21, Oulton-place, Chester, a parcel or van porter, in the employ of Messrs. Sutton, was found dead on Saturday at the bottom of the stairs in his own house. He went to bed on Friday night in his usual health, and got up during the night for some purpose or other. When his wife awoke at 6 30 she got up; and, going to the stairs, found her husband lying dead at the bottom. A sea-going youth named Donald Stewart was committed for trial at Bishop Auckland on Monday charged with maliciously wounding an old man named Low, on September 15th. Prisoner gave himself up shortly after the occurence, and said he had stabbed Low and left him for dead. He added that he had for years determined to kill prosecutor for causing the break-up of his father's home. Prisoner's only remark in court was an expression of regret at not killing Low.

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LLANGOLLEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. A meeting of the committee appointed in connec- tion with the proposed Intermediate School for Llangollen was held in the Board Room, on Monday evening, when there were present-The Revs. E. R. James (chairman), William Jones, Pontfadog, Wm. Foulkes, Llangollen, H. E. Thomas, curate, Henry Rees, Arvryn, Messrs. John Morris, David Parry, Edward Roberts, Fronhyfryd, J. E. Griffiths, T. Charles Davies, James Clarke, Samuel Morton, J. Darlington, Chirk, L. Lloyd John, Corwen, E. Foulkes-Jones, Dr. H. Davies-Jones, William P. Williams, M. H. Roberts, and W. G. Dodd, J.P. (secretary). The minutes of last meeting were read by Mr. W. G. Dodd. The chairman said that no doubt many people might think that as they had not met for so long a time they as a committee were dead, or, at least, in a dormant state. Their inactivity, however, was a matter of necessity, as no further step could have been adopted until the Denbighshire Intermediate Education Scheme had been finally adopted by the Charity Commissioners. He was glad to know, however, that it had received the Royal assent on the 7th August last, and was now an accomplished fact. The secretaries seem to have called this committee in anticipation, as the clerk to the Joint Education Committee had not as yet sent out his circulars to the several local authorities interested, calling upon them to elect the governors of the schools. They could, however, in that meeting consider their position. The school for Llangollen would without, doubt prove a great boon. It would be a thoroughly new sCuoul. and as such would be able to start upon its career without any trammels which were usually associated with an ancient institution. He considered that the County Council bad dealt very liberally with this district. The school was to supply the wants of a district containing a population of 10,000. It was to be of a dual kind, for 70 boys and 50 girls, with separate entrances for both sexes. The building grant from the County Council was £ 1,600, on condition that the district provides jE.800, and there was to be an annual grant towards its maintenance of j6800 per annum. This is a matter of great importance and a very good omen for Llangollen. We in Llangollen have never had a school of this kind before. He (Mr. James) would like the public to know that it was through no negligence on the part of the committee they allowed so much time to elapse before taking further action the fact was, they could not move until the scheme had been completed. It would be for them to consider now the next steps to be taken. Probably, that large committee would now be allowed to die away. Mr. Dodd said it might be interesting for them to have a brief outline of what had been done up to now in connection with this question. The move- ment for establishing an intermediate school in Llangollen started as far back as October, 1889, when a public meeting was held and resolutions passed. A committee was subsequently elected. Mr. Dodd then gave an interesting history of the movement, and said he had that day sent particulars to the clerk of the County Council in reference to the various public bodies which would have the right of electing governors for the school, and he (Mr. Dodd) supposed that when the clerk was in receipt of similar information from other districts in the county, the usual notices would be issued to proceed with such elections. He had sent out 75 postcards convening that meeting. Lieut.-Colonel Barnes and Mr. Steele Roberts, Chirk, had written expressing their regret at their inability to be present. Mr. Dodd referred to the great loss sus- tained by the deaths of Mr. H. O. Thomas, Llan- gollen, and Mr. John Thomas and Mr. E. Griffiths, Chirk-all of whom were heart and soul in this movement; also to the loss sustained by the re- moval of several others from the district. The number of governors was to be seventeen. With regards to the subscriptions, the promises amounted to £717 16s. 6d., and, after deducting current expenses, there was a sum of £ 299 9s. 6d. in the bank. After some discussion, it was agreed that no further steps be taken to obtain further subscrip- tions until after the elections of the school governors, but that representations be made to the representatives of deceased persons who had made promises and had not fulfilled the same.

Births, images, anft IDeatbs. BIRTHS. Sept. 30th, the wife of Mr. John William Davies, Vere House, Llangollen, of a daughter. Sept. 27th, the wife of the Rev. J. O. Davies, Greenfield Vicarage, near Holywell, of a son. Sept. 22nd, the wife of Mr. Wm. Williams, gardener, Dafarn-y-Celyn, Llanferres, of a daughter. Oct. 1st, the wife of Mr. Godfrey Evans, 86, Tillard- street, Kirkdale, Liverpool, of a son. MARRIAGES. Sept. 29th, at Penybryn Chapel, Llangollen, by the Rev. H. Rees, pastor, and Mr. James Clarke, registrar, Mr. Rd. Lewis, Trevor, to Miss Clara M. Henchley, White Lion Inn, Llangollen. Sept. 27th, at St. Thomas's Church, Glyndyfrdwy, by the Rev. J. Evans, rector, Robert William, eldest son of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, Pont Swil (late of Plasnewydd, Glyndyfrdwy), to Anne, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Jones, Ty'nyceubren, Glyndyfrdwy. Sept. 29th, at St. Thomas's Church, Glyndyfrdwy, by the Rev. J. Evans, rector, Mr. Thomas Edwards, to Maggie, only daughter of Mr. Edward Baines- both of Glyndyfrdwy. Sept. 25th, at the Warren-road Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Rhyl, by the Rev. D. L. Owen, assisted by the Rev. J. Verrier Jones, J. Thomas D. Evans, Beechwood-road, Rhyl, to Mary Elizabeth Jones (Minnie), eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Jones, Foryd, Rhyl. Sept. 26th, at Zion Chapel, Llanrwst, R. Goronwy Morgan, Birmingham, to Lavinia, only daughter of the late David Davies, Plas Peni&a'rdre, Llanrwst. DEATMS. Sept. 29th, aged 3 months, Edith May, infant daughter of Mr. John Henry Hayward, West-street, Llangollen. Oct. 1st, aged 20, Christmas, son of Mr. Edward Hughes, shoemaker, Cerygyllan, Llangollen. Sept. 29th, at Ponkey, aged 50, Mr. Thomas Edwards, late of Tanygraig, Pengwern, Llangollen.

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The annual meeting in connection with the Glynceiriog auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society took place at the National Schools, on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th, when a good number assembled. The local president, the Rev. R. Jennings, presided with his usual ability. The deputy for the parent society was the Rev. W. Hinton-Jones, Shrewsbury. The meeting opened by the singing of a hymn, after which Mr. John Giles, Coedyglyn, read a portion of scripture and engaged in prayer. After the chairman had c delivered a few appropriate remarks, Mr. William Davies, bookseller, the faithful local" secretary, gave his report for the past year. He stated that the present report was more encouraging than the previous one, though not quite so satisfactory as he would wish and as he thought it should be. The subscribers had done their work willingly and thoroughly. The district had been divided into ten parts, and each part could be canvassed within an hour. Some parts had subscribed much better than others. The receipts for the year amounted to nearly twenty pounds. The Rev. Hinton-Jones delivered a most instructive and affective address, which was freely interspersed with wit and humour. He remarked that in these days, when societies are so numerous, it is simply a case of the survival of the fittest. The age we live in is an age of societies. They are beyond number. There is a publication for every society, and of course a secretary and treasurer. Societies are like a great net-work throughout Great Britain. They grow up like mushrooms and vanish like them. A few only remain and progress, and the Bible Society is one of them. They flourish because their foundation is truth and because the way in which the work is carried on recommend itself to the judgment of society, to Great Britain, and the world generally. This society is the only one which has the sympathy and assistance of all denominations alike. He was pleased to state that the progress made last year, taking everything into consideration, was very satisfactory. The usual votes of thanks brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. We understand that the Rev. Isaac Davies, formerly of Wolverhampton, has received calls from two Calvinistic Methodist Churches, viz., St. Helens and Glynceiriog, and that he has accepted the charge of the latter, and will commence on in duties in Valley of the Ceiriog at once. A Denbigh correspondent refers in connection with the approach of the opening of the new Smithfield to the difficulty of making bye-laws and regulations. For instance, it was discovered at the last Council meeting that asses and donkeys" had been omitted from the list of animals saleable. Councillor T. A. Wynne Edwards took care of these, and secured to the poor moke an honourable place amongst his more favoured contemporary animals. "A friend said to me," he added, No doubt, some donkey will move a vote of thanks to Mr. Wynne Edwards for this,' but failing that, I hope those that keep donkeys will do the needful. Goats were also omitted, and placed upon the list by the thoughtfulnegs of Mr. Wynne Edwards. The goat is an animal not much cared for by the Welsh farmer, but it is possible that the 'cultivation of the goat' might be of advantage on many a farm where more aristocratic animals fail to be profitable." But the chief difficulty is. no doubt," continues the correspondent, "the Irish Question. I mean the pig. Heretofore the pig has been sold on Wednesdays, whilst all the other animals are sold on Tuesdays. I do not know whether the company of the useful pig was not desirable to, or desired by the other animals, but for generations he has been banished from their society in Denbigh fairs. Some people now wish to have the pig sold on Tuesdays, with the other stock exhibited. This is too socialistic a move for the majority, as it tends to the levelling up of society. To put the pig on an equal footing with the other animals is a direct attack on the British Constitution, as represented by Denbigh customs, and is equivalent to the cry of Down with the House of Lords.' Thu3 the battle of the pig seems to be one of the chief features of this Smithfieldian con- troversy." A meeting of the Technical Instruction Committee of Ruthin was held last week. The Mayor (Mr. G. F. Byford) occupied the chair. A programme for the winter months was drawn up. and it was agreed to establish classes for the teaching of artisan cooking, Miss Fraser, of Denbigh, being the instructress. Agricultural lectures were also decided upon. The Rev. Stephen Gladstone states that Mr. Gladstone's library at Hawarden, though it contains 25,000 books, is, of course, most incomplete at present. The next step will be to add the books now wanting to make the subject more complete to catalogue the library, and to form a trust. About 6000 volumes are to be immediately added, and then every year a certain number will be purchased. Mr. Gladstone hopes to take a part in these developments. Pursuant to an order of the County Court of Denbighshire, held at Wrexham and Llangollen Mr. S. Aston, of Wrexham, was announced to sell by auction on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the Groes Penycae, a cow. the property of Mr. J. Lloyd Thomas, J.P. The auctioneer drove up to the house, and it is understood that the sum claimed for the tithes was duly paid by Mr. Thomas, under protest, so that the sale did not take place. It is gratifying to learn that there is a con- siderable stir in the Welsh flannel trade, and manufacturers are looking hopefully to the future. The trade has been bad for years, the men being hut partially employed at many of the mills. All the stock has recently been cleared at the Dee Mills (Messrs. Hughes and Roberts) and fresh orders to hand will keep the factories going for several months. This sudden revival at this usually quiet season of the year is an event un- known in the local trade. -+-- By permission of the Secretary of State for War it has been decided to transfer the old colours of the 41st Regiment-now the 1st Battalion of the Welsh Regiment-from their present resting place in the Parish Church of Wrexham to Llandaff Cathedral. The date for the carrying out of this proposal has not yet been fixed, but the function will probably take place in the early part of October. The colours in question are those under which the regiment fought all through the Crimean War. After the restoration of peace, the colours were for a time with the regiment while it was quartered in Sheffield, but on new colours being presented in or about the year 1862, the old ones were placed in the Wrexham Parish Church, the battalion at that time being stationed in the town. It is now intended to bring them to Cardiff, where the depot for the 41st Regimental District is, and at a general parade of the entire force at head- quarters, to convey them to Llandaff Cathedral, where they will be hung in company with the other war tophies that adorn the walls. Great interest was taken in a licensing case heard at Llanfyllin on Friday, when Mr. Winnall, who represented Lord Powis, applied for the renewal of the licence of the Powis Castle Inn, Penygarnedd, which is shortly to be taken by a new tenant, and Mr. Ellis Roberts (for the police), and 3fr. Martin Woosnam (for the Temperance Society) appeared to object. After evidence had been given that the house was unnecessary, and that many of the neighbours desired to see it closed the application was sef used. Farewell meetings in connection with the departure of the Rev. and Mrs. Idwal Jones to their new sphere of labour at Bethel, Llanelly, were held at Dolywern, on Thursday evening, and at Glyn- ceiriog, on Friday evening. The meetings, which were well attended, were presided over by Mr. David Roberts (Dewi Mawrth) and Mr. Thomas Jones respectively, and among the other speakers were Messrs. David Jones, Thos. Hughes, Tf Mawr, Richard Edwards, Robert Edwards, Thos. Griffiths, John Williams, T. Hughes, R. J. Thomas, Edward Griffiths, David Wynn, Jonah Phillips. Robt. Morris, John Griffiths, and the Rev. T. Morris. Apologies for non-attendance were announced from the Revs. D. Williams, Llangollen, Howel Cernyw Williams, Corwen, O. M. Owen, Llansilin, and W. G. Owen (Llifon), Carrog. All the speakers touched upon the excellent qualities of Mr. Jones as a pastor, Mrs. Jones coming in for a fair share of praise, while a deep feeling of regret at their departure from tho valley permeated both gatherings. The friends at Dolywern presented Mr. Jones with a Welsh illuminated address, and Mrs. Jones with a handsome cruet-stand, while the Glynceiriog well- wishers handed Mr. Jones a purse of gold and Mrs. Jones a silver tea and coffee service, containing the inscription-" Cyfl wynedig gan Eglwys Seion, Glynceiriog, i Mr. a Mrs. Idwal Jones, ar eu symudiad i Llanelly. Medi 28ain, 1894." An album was also presented to Mr. and Mrs. Jones by Mr. Rees, the schoolmaster. The last field meeting of the session of the Liver- pool Naturalists' Field Club was held at Llangollen and Chirk. On arrival at Llangollen early lunch was served at the Hand Hotel, and then an inter- esting route, through beautiful hilly country, was taken to Chirk. The surrounding district was obscured by heavy mist, otherwise- the view from the heights above Llangollen would have been exceptionally fine. The pine woods and mossy walls were eagerly searched for fungi and lichens, and the result was a good collection of about 40 species belonging to the following families :— Agaricus, Hygrophorus, Armellaria, Coprinus, Russula, Marasmius, Phallus, Lycoperdon, Clavaria, Boletus, Polyporus, Stereum, Hyduum, Parnellia, Cladonia, and Anaplychia. Flowering plants were not plentiful, the principal being Hypericum Dubium, Artsenisia Absinthium, and Geranium Pyrenaicum. Of the ferns, Asplenium Adiantum- Nigrum and Polypodium Dryopteris were the best. Two or three branches of hawthorn were found in flower-a curious fact in Sept. The pr:ze for the orders of the day," Fungi and Lichens, was awarded to Miss Unwin for 14 species prettily arranged with mosses and autumn leaves. Mrs. Woodcock gained the prize for the best arranged basket of wild flowers and the botanical enigma was solved and the plant, Stachys Sylvatica, found by Dr. C. T. Green, Mr. Holt and Mr. Walter Wardell. The first annual dog show (under the Kennel Clubs rules) was held in the Wynnstay Horse Repositary, Wrexham, on Tuesday. The day was fine, and there was a good attendance. The show was managed by a committed of local gentlemen, pre- sided over by the Mayor (Alderman R. H. Done), while Mr. T. P. Jones-Parry acted as hon. secretary. The president was Mr. Edward Evans, High Sheriff of Denbighshire. In addition to the exhibition of dogs, there were leaping competitions, and trades- men and carriers or stage cart turnout competitions.