Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

E.R.PARRY IS NOW SHOWING THE LATEST NOVELTIES AND NEWEST DESIGNS FOR LADIES COSTUMES, GENTS.' TAILORING, AND OUTFITTING. An Early Inspection Invited. 39, Castle Street, Llangollen. By Royal Appointment. MORRIS & HUGHES'S AUTUMN & WINTER FASHIONS. MORRIS & HUGHES will SHOW on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th, AND THE FOLLOWING DAYS, ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE Autumn & Winter Seasons. An Inspection is Respectfully Solicited. MORRIS & HUGHES, CASTLE STREET, LLANGOLLEN. B DW BORWICKs The Best one can -PUY. POWDEKi DEAFNESS AND ITS CURE. — A very interesting little pamphlet will be sent post free to any sufferer from Deaf- c aess, Noises in the Head, etc., by a gentleman who r completely cured himself after many years' suffering. The n treatment is perfectly harmless, and has proved quite successful in curing hundreds of other cases, many of *■ irhich were long-standing and considered hopeless. Address—M. CMJTOX, Amberley House, Strand, London, ? W.O. 6170) n IMPORTANT NOTICE Will those who have > I any "CAMWAL" EMPTY SYPHONS on Loan, return them AT ONCE to E. D. JONES, MEDICAL HALL, LLANGOLLEN. The Word "jCamwal" is "stamped on Tap. f <•» i Keep Coughing We know of nothing better to tear the lining of your throat and lungs. It is better 1 than wet feet to cause bron- chitis and pneumonia. Only | keep it up long enough and | you will succeed in reducing g your weight, losing your | appetite, bringing on a slow | fever and making everything f (exactly right for the germs of f consumption. I Stop coughing and you will I get well. I Stop coughing and you will I x get well. I FRANCIS'S r BALSAM cures coughs of every kind. i An ordinary cough disappears | in a single night. The rack- | ing coughs of bronchitis are | soon completely mastered. I And, if not too far along, the I coughs of consumption are I completely cured. § Ask your druggist for a I bottle of I FRANCIS'S j BALSAM. I I It is pleasant to the taste, I and suitable* for both young | and old. Contains no Opium. I Sold everywhere in ihb I J and 2/9 bottles. THE GLYN VALLEY HOTEL, GLYNCEIRIOG, N. WALES. OVER 3 miles reserved fishing; lovely scenery; mountain air cuisine excellent; excursionists catered for. Terms moderate. Splendid cycling road from Chirk (6f miles). Address Glyn, Ruabon. Telegrams: Hotel, Glyn. Station: Glynceiriog, via = Chirk (G. W. By.). ] Sliit THEODORE MARTIN writes A more delightful ( lletreatfor a quiet holidey 1 far from the madding orowd' I do not know." < LLANGOLLEN SMITHFIELD (THE NORTH WAJ,E,S CKJfTJIAL SHEEP MARKET). MESSRS. JONES & SON will hold their next SALE OF FAT & STORE STOCK on THUS BAY, OCTOBER 2Wi, 1899, When they will offer 120 to 140 FAT & STORE CATTLE. 800 to 1,000 RIPE FAT & STORE SHEEP. 600 to 700 FAT & STORE PIGS AND CALVES. Further entries invited. Sale at 10 30. 43, REGENT STREET, I' LLANGOLLEN. The whole of the HOUSEHOLD I FURNITURE & EFFECTS in and upon the above premises v> ill be Sold by Auction on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1899. MESSRS. JONES & SON, by order of Miss JLTJL Holt (who is leaving the neighbourhood), will conduct the above Sale as above. SALE AT 12 O'CLOCK. 14, CH flECK: STREET, LLANGOLLEN. SALE of the HOUSEHOLD FUENITUTE AND EFFECTS, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1899. MESSRS. JONES & SON, by order of Mr. D. C. Eoberts (who is leaving), will conduct the above Sale as aforesaid. SALE AT 1 O'CLOCK. Offices Wrexham, and 20, Market Street, Llangollen. JESQ IN PRIZES. 1,000 HORSES. THE NORTH WALES REPOSITORY, WREXHAM. FRANK LLOYD'S GREAT NOVEMBER SALES are fixed for NOVEMBER 21st, 22nd Sf 23rd, and will include a grand selection of Hunters. ENTRIES CLOSE NOVEMBER llTH. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS will run as under:- MONDAY, OCTOBER 30tlt, TO LONDON, for 4 days from Corwen, &c.. and for 2 or 4 days from Llangollen, &c. For Times, Bookings from other Stations, WEEK- END EXCURSIONS, &o., see bills and pamphlets. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LLANGOLLEN. On SUNDAY NEXT, OCT, \22nd, TWO" SACRED CONCERTS Will be given by THE ROYAL WELSH LADIES CHOIR AT 3 & 8 O'CLOCK. Admission-Silver Collection.

NOTES AND NOTIONS. THE most solidly important event of the week, locally, has undoubte been the distribution of prizes to students of the "e and Art Classes. The only wonder was that iii educational Llan- gollen the attendance was not far larger. It was, however, a representative gathering of educationalists, and rich was the bill of fare provided for the audience. To-day we publish in full the speeches of Professors Anwyl and J. E. Lloyd, which, we think, will be found worthy of the earnest attention of serious thinking men. f THE whirl of the wheel seems to have a fascination for a class of people, that could hardly be expected to know the most rudimentary principles of cycling. The other day, a record- breaker paid a return visit to this town, and to gratify a momentary curiosity as he whirled by, working men and women could be seen in groups along the route wasting an hour's time, at the very least, of the very best part of the day. The idea of the record-breaker is to go one better than his rival, and we wish him success in his endeavour if it is seriously meant to lead to any good result. » THE favour in which the Llangollen Literary Society is being held this session was again mani- fested in a very marked degree on Wednesday night. Not only was the schoolroom crowded, but additional seats had to be provided to accom- modate a few of those ladies and gentlemen who were left standing, not to say out in the cold. » Of course the attraction may have been excep- tional, and possibly, too, the popularity of the lecturer. Whatever the cause the result was most gratifying. Ihe Rev. E. J. Evans, M.A., vicar of Chirk, has been, paying a visit to the lovely mountainous country of Switzerland, and, with the aid of a series of strikingly clear views of interesting and historic places through and over which he passed, he was enabled to hold spell-bound his exceptionally large audience, about two-thirds of which was made up of the fair sex. IT was a lovely moonlight night, and as the ludience emerged from the schoolroom, they may have been tempted to exclaim in the ardour )f this admiration as they cast their gaze around mrl: saw themselves surrounded by the natura beauties of hill and dale-can anything in Switzerland surpass, nay, can it equal the scenery that is to be witnessed in and about the vale of Llangollen ? Travellers readily admit that for health and beauty Llangollen stands unrivaled.

—— ♦ OUR LONDON LETTER. WHILE walking down a principal street I was struck by a head-line on a poster on a shop door. It was— "GWERTHU LLAETH AR Y SUL," and showed to us in London that some of the practices in the old Welsh valleys had altered of late. It was strange that a notice like this should be published in a London street. It appears that some people think the law which prevents Sunday trading is operative against milk dealers, but it should be remembered that this is not so, for perishable articles and things done for necessity come within the exemption. Yet it must be remembered that Scotch dealers won't sell on Sunday, and they get wealthy! Last week, when the Australian Lancers ( marched through London, they were obliged to l RUN, because they could not get out of the way of people to get breathing time! People were PATTING THEM ON THE BACK. Too much i' patting is very tiring. The streets were full, and crowds of clerks ran from the city offices to applaud the volunteers for Africa. People are now asking how there are no people coming to fight against the Boers from the ranks of the Uitlanders, who grumbled so loudly? In the Guildhall, yesterday, there was great enthu- siasm on behalf of the Government, but in one of the biggest Nonconformist chapels I heard a former president of the Free Churches speak words on behalf of the justice of peace with the Transvaal," which brought out loud applause. The papers are full of the war, but when you see a crowd of readers in the street, the paper is always turned to the racing news columns! PARLIAMENT MEETS TO-DAY, and members from Wales are evidently going to say their word for fair play all round. The Welsh gossip in the Lobbies is, so far as gesticulation goes, somewhat favourable to the Boers. There seems to be an old Methodist tone about referen- ces to each soldier finding his billet, but the tone indicates that John Bull will sooner or later find the BILL, and will use language neither Welsh nor D,y.|ch. Mr. Ellis Jones-Griffiths certainly hushes the tones of his adversaries, as his eyes brighten. THE SHAMROCK HAS LOST TWICE now, and many people feel very vexed. The war news is on the other hand cheering to most people in the streets, but it speaks of death to some. —AP VANER. London, Tuesday evening.

A LOCAL AND DISTRICT. Antiquities of Llangollen Parish held over. The Welsh Baptist Literary Society opened its session this season with a tea party on Tuesday evening week. A meeting was held after in which addresses and recitations were given.—On Monday evening the subject of the evening was Readings," and the.following read very good pieces :—Messrs. v J. Emlyn Roberts, S. Roberts, and Ed. Owen Jones. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. William Roberts, of the Queen's Head Hotel, Dolywern, had a narrow escape for himself, and suffered a loss of a horse valued at about 26 gs. While riding from Corwen fair on Tuesday the horse became restive owing, it is said, to other animals passing him on the road. The horse galloped away, Mr. Roberts being thrown violently to the ground, whereby he sustained a very severe shock. The animal, too, was very badly injured, and on arrival at Llangollen it was deemed necessary to put an end to its existence. The Baptist church at Carrog has had a long- felt want supplied, through being presented with a very expensive and handsome organ by Liverpool friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rogers, Hartington- road, stayed at the Post Office for some months last summer. When leaving they told Mrs. Roberts that such a beautiful chapel wanted a better instrument, and they very kindly offered to supply one. From the inscription on the plate attached, we understand that this munificent gift is in memory of their departed son, whom we remember some years ago as the clever and promis- ing organist of Princess-gate chapel, Liverpool. A dinner to the tenants on the Bryneglwys side of Captain Best's property was generously given by that gentleman, at the Eagles Hotel, Llangollen, on the 6th inst. An excellent spread was heartily partaken of by between 30 and 40 of the tenants. Captain and Lieutenant Best were present, and a few complimentary speeches having been made, the evening was spent in the utmost cordiality of feeling. "Myra's Journal," the ladies' "leader of fashion for November is to hand, and as usual contains np-to-date information on all matters pertaining to female attire at home and abroad. The illustrations and particularly the coloured plate are clear and explitative even of themselves, but special descriptions are given, and information of a general character is a pleasing feature of this excellent monthly publication. The monthly meeting of Llansantffraid Glyn- ceiriog School Board was held yesterday week, when there were present—The RaT. J. L. Jones (cboirman), Messrs. C. D. Foulkes (vice-chairman), J. Phillips, H. Griffiths, and D. Jones, with Mr. L. Lloyd John, clerk.—The clerk presented the accounts of the Board, duly made up and balanced to Sept. 29th, which were examined and passed.- Cheques for teachers' quarterly salaries were signed. -An estimate of receipts and expenditure for the half-year ending June 1st was considered, and a precept is sued on the overseers for £50, being £ 20 less than in the corresponding period of last year, which the Board considered very satisfaetory.-A circular was received from the Central Welsh Board, calling attention to the certificate which the Board was enabled to grant, and which relieved candidates for certain positions from the necessity of passing preliminary examinations.—The circular was directed to be filed amongst the records of the Board.—The engagement of Hubert Pugh as a monitor was confirmed.-The Attendance Officer's duties and remuneratiou were re-considered and revised.-The clerk was directed to order a. supply of coal for the school at once.—Permission was granted to Mr. John Roberts to start art classes at the school on Saturdays.-It was decided to proeure additional lamps for the school.—The teacher stated that the inspector had called attention to the necessity of heating (one end especially) of the main room, and the matter was discussed and left in the hands of two members of the Board to report.

Messrs. D. Roberts and Son offered for sale by auction at the Royal Hotel, last week, Wenffrwd, a delightful villa about a mile and a half below Llangollen, on the Ruabon-road. The property, was withdrawn at j61,200, at which figure the sale was declared open. Messrs. Allington-Hughes and Bate, of Wrexham, were the solicitors. At Acrefair Bethel Calvinistic Methodist- ehurch, on Monday evening, Mr. Williams, of Ruabon, presided at the first of a series of public meetings, when an able address was given by Dr. Davies-Jones, of Llangollen. Mr. D. Evans sang a solo. There was a good attendance. A local case of some interest was heard at the last sitting of the Wrexham County Court, before His Honour the Judge, Sir Horatio Lloyd, the plaintiff being Rossenthal, and the defendant, Thomas Jones, quarryman, Garth. It was an action to recover the sum of eight guineas, the value of a watch, which was left by the plaintiff on approval. It was alleged that if the defendant did not agree to buy the watch, plaintiff would take it back. On his doing so, however, in about a month plaintiff refused to accept it. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant with costs. -+- A most attractive and successful entertainment was given by the infants of the Llangollen National Schools, entitled An Evening in Baby- land with Our Toys," on Thursday and Friday of last week. In the unavoidable absence of the Ven, Archdeacon Wynne Jones, the chair was occupied the first night by Mr. C. W. Richards. A crowded house on the two occasions testified to the interest taken in the small performers, whose ages ranged from 2| years to 7. We congratulate Miss Loe and 2 her staff, who so patiently and carefully trained these little ones to such a high standard of excellence. No item failed to win the hearty applause of the audience. Perhaps the chief attractions of the evening were the May-pole dancing and plaiting, and the six babies. The thanks of the promoters are due to all those who kindly assisted in the decorations, music, &c. The following was the programme: Part first-Song f Where the Jam Pots Grow," Classes I., II., and III.; physical exercises, selected boys; clapping exercises, selected babies recitation, The bee and the dove," David Williams; song, "Once a trap was baited," babies' class; action song, "The Rooster," Classes I. and II. ball drill, selected from Class I.; recitation, The reason why," Mary Roberts action song, The merry little thrush," Classes 1. and II.; action song, Robin redbreast," babies' class skipping drill and song, selected from Class I.; recitation, "Nancy's travels," Saidie Davies; song," Early in the morning," Classes I. and II.; action song, Only a dolly," babies; recitation, "Its no joke to be a baby," by six of them; action song, "Jingle Bells," Classes I. and II.; May-pole dance and song, Class II.; plaiting the May-pole ribbons, Class I. Interval, song by class from Girls' School. Part second Selections from Our Toys" (a fairy vision in one peep). Dramatis personse—Our lady doll (named by the children Lady Angelina De Montmorency), Amy Davies our gentleman doll (named by the children Lord Jennings), Steenie Davies; our red-riding hood (a penwiper from the library), Florrie Allen our wooden soldier (from the nursery—sole sur- vivor of a boxful), Ernest Richards our little bo- peep (a China shepherdess from the Schoolroom mantelpiece), Nelly Edwards; our Mr. Noah (from the Noah's Ark-a new toy), David Davies China baby in a China bath (also from mantelpiece), Doris Edwards our nurse doll, Gwenny Rowlands; fairies (who work the spell), E. Downham and Bessie Marwood. -+- Following up the suggestions of the desira- bility for the establishment of a debating society as referred to in a recent letter in the Advertiser, it is pleasing te note that such an association has just been formed at Vroncyssylltau. The inaugural meeting was held in the Vron Temperance Hall on Wednesday night week, when Mr. Thomas Morri s presided over a crowded and interested audience. The subject for debate was a momentary one, The Transvaal question Is England justified in pro- claiming war against the Boers ?" Mr. J. Roberts championed the cause of peace. Mr. J. Delaney argued very strongly in favour of war. The Rev. Huw Parri, in supporting Mr. J. Roberts, declared himself dead against war. Mr. Jonah Griffiths supported Mr. Delaney, and eaeh speaker o resuming his seat gained hearty applause. Messr John Wright, Morris Roberts, and John Evans,, took part in an interesting discussion, but it was decided not to take a vote on the debate. Votes of thanks to the chairman and speakers brought a very interesting meeting to a close. It was un- animously resolved to hold the meetings fortnightly, and the following committee was elected to carry out the necessary arrangements :—Messrs. J. Delaney, James Davies, Jonah Griffiths, J. Dickin, John Wright, John Evans, and John Roberts, with. Mr. Morris Roberts as honorary secretary. The Rev. Harry Drew (vicar of Buckley, and' son-in-law of the late illustrious statesman, Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone), paid a visit to Chirk on the occasion of the harvest festival, and delivered an interesting address in the pretty church pleasantly situated between the historic houses of the Myddeltons, of Chirk Castle, and Lord and Lady Trevor, of Brynhynalt. The rev. gentleman spoke. at length on the Unity and the past of nations." The order of services and preachers for the" various places of worship of Llangollen and neigh- bourhood for next Sunday are as follows :— The Established Church English services are held in the Parish Church as follows:— Holy communion every Sunday and Saint's Day at 8 a.m. Matins and holy communion (full choral on first) on the first and third Sundays in the month at 11 a.m.; matins and litany on the second and, fourth Sundays in the month; matins only on the fifth Sunday. Sunday school at 2 30; children's service and catechising at 3 30 p.m., and also baptisms (if any). Evensong and sermon at 6 p.m. Daily prayers at 8 a. m. and ? p.m.-St. John's (Welsh) Church: Sundays, matins and sermon at 10 30 a.m., except on the first Sunday in the month, when there is litany and holy communion. Evensong and sermon at 6 p.m. Weekday services on Thursdays at 7 p.m.-St. David's Chapel, Vron Sunday, matins and sermon at 11 a.m., Sunday school at 2 p.m. and evensong and sermon at 6 p.m. Holy communion on the second Sunday in the month.-St. Mary's Chapel, Eglwyseg: Sunday School at 10 30 a.m., evensong and sermon (English) at 2 30p.m., except the last Sunday in the month, when it is in Welsh evensong and sermon (Welsh) at 6 p.m.; holy communion: English on the 2nd, Sunday, and Welsh on the last Sunday in the month.— Vicar, Archdeacon Wynn Jones; curates, Revs. John Edwards and J. H. Hope B.A. (Vron). Llantysilio Church: English services every Sunday at 11 15 a.m.; also from July to September (inclusive) at 3 16 p.m. Holy Communion on 1st Sunday in the mo nth Welsh service at 6 p.m. Holy Communion on 3rdSunday in the month. Rev. J. S. Jones, B.A. (Cantab.), St. Thomas's Church (Glyndyfrdwy): Wetsh service and sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Welsii service (sermon) at 6 p.m. Holy Communion, 1st Sunday in the month. Rev. John Evans, vicar. Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. Evan Jones, Adwy'r Clawdd. English Baptist Chapel (Abbey-road): sermons at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. H. Rees, pastor. English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street): sermons at 10 30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. by the Rev. J. Warren Millward, pastor. Welsh Baptist Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. D. Williams, pastor. Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. by the Rev. R. Mon Hughes, pastor. Welsh Congregational Chapel (Church-street): sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. R. Williams (HwfaMfo). Mission Room (Brook-street j: sermons at 10 a.m. and « p.m. by the Rev. Enoch Anwyl, Coedpoeth. Zion Congregational Chapel (Vroncyssylltau): at 10" a.m. prayer meeting, and at 6 p.m. sermon by the Rev. Huw Parri, pastor.

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