Denbighshire Free Press

The 33rd annual meeting of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum was held on Tuesday, at Denbigh. The attendance included Co!onel Vincent Williams, Rev. J. D. Jones, Captains Verney, F. M. Morgan, J. Bulkeley Pryce, Mr. Scott Bankes, Mr. Kneeshaw, Rev. W. Hicks Owen, Captain P. P. Pennant, Major Mesham, Mr. W. D. Wynn-Griffith, Mr. T. G. Dixon, Major Hughes, Mr. J. R. ileaton, Dr. W. Williams, (meJicál superintendent), Rev. John Morgan (chaplain), and Mr. Robinson (clerk). On the motion of Colonel Williams, Mr. W. Douglas Griffith (Gam) was unanimously elected chairman in succession to the late Mr. Hughes (Ystrad). In acknowledging his election, Mr. Griffith said he had been a visitor for 20 years, and any one accepting the chairmanship must do so with great diffidence, seeing the unerring tact and judgment which his predecessor had always displayed in the discharge of the duties of such an important and responsible position (hear, hear). Mr. Dixon proposed tho re-election of Mr. Robinson as clerk to the visitors and house- steward. Major Mesham, in seconding the motion, which was carried unanimously, said that no more efficient officer could be found than Mr. Robinson. The following house committee was elected :— Rev. W. Hicks Owen, Archdeacon Smart, Captain Mesham, Major Hughes, Messrs. Richard Williams, P. H. Chambres, J. R. Heaton.P.P. Pennant, T. Gold-Edwards, T. G. Dixon, O. Burton, Rev. R. I.I. Howard.—The Revs. W. Hicks Owen and Archdeacon Smart were re-appointed honorary auditors. The annual report of the committee stated that the house was in general good repair, clean, and comfortably furnished. The number of patients on December 16, 1881, was-Private, 15 males, 13 females; pauper patients belonging to the united counties, 220 males, 232 females; belonging to out-counties, 10 males, 23 females. The committee recorded with great regret the death of the late chairman Mr. Hughes, of Ystrad, who had boen a member of the committee from the opening of the institution in 1848, and presided with zeal, ability, and courtesy over its delibera- tions for a period of 26 years. The new wing on the male side had been. completed, accommoda- tion for 160 patients being provided for in lieu of the 120 originally proposed and designed for by Mr. Lloyd Williams. The dining hall of the new wing would seat 400 patients, thus setting at liberty for day accommodation, other parts of the asylum formerly used as dining rooms. The new chapel, which would accommodate 440 persons,had been opened last Christmas-day. The sum paid by the counties for the whole of the additions (new wing, farm buildings, and chapel) and r, alterations was £ 10,500. The actual amount expended rendered necessary by the alterations made in the plans by the commissioners, which gave an increase of 40 beds, was X956. The whole expenditure upon the new additions bad been Ill.,456 3s. 6d., or 1956 in excess of the amount contributed by the counties. The committee did not propose to make any call to meet this balance, but to-pay it out of the excess fund accruing from the profit arising from the maintenance of out-county patients. The new airing courts had been laid out, and the provision against fire completed. The reduced rate for the maintenance of pauper patients had been continued, and it was believed that the rate of 8s. 2d. would be sufficient to meet the expenditure of next year. The committee recorded their high appreciation of the careful attention and deligence with which the officers had performed their duties. The report of the commissioners in lunacy stated that the general health and behaviour of the inmates were good, and there hod not been any restraint for 18 months. The fare was very good, and useful employment was found for 157 men and 127 women. The attendants appeared to be wisely selected, and in point of length of service contrasted very favourably with the staff of most asylums. Dr. Williams, reported that the number of in- mates at the commencement of 1881 was 427 of these 9 males and 12 females were of the private class; of the 406 paupers, 200 were males and 206 females. During the year 87 males and 103 females were admitted, 25 were re-admissions 15 males and 25 females out-county patients from different Liverpool unions. The total number un- der treatment during- the year was 617, made up of 296 men and 321 females, an excess of 73 upon last year. Twenty-eight males and 38 females had been discharged, 48 of whom had recovered 27 males and 20 females had died. The largest number on any one day was 519. The admissions, the largest but one in the history of the asylum, exceeded those of 1880 by 64 per cent. their ages varying from 16 to 80, a great number were 11 of advanced aged, over one-third of the whole being from 50 upwards. There were nearly three times as many private patients admitted in 1881 as com- pared with the previous year. The recoveries were 4 per cent, less than last year, and the fair per centage of 43-69 of that year had reduced to 26'08. Towards that falling off, several causes had contributed, one being the unfavourable cha- racter of a great number of cases, either from the prolonged duration, or the unusual proportion of patients admitted at an advanced age; and the third, that the great increase of admissions com- pared with the previous. years took place in the latter half of the year. The time of the recovery for that large number has been so. short that the same amount of success could not have been ex- pected. Eleven patients had so recovered as to be entrusted to their friends. The death-rate of 10 per cent. on the number resident was slightly higher than last year, but there had been only one case calling for an inquest. Entertainments had been given by the Denbigh Philharmonic Society; aud other friends under the direction of Dr. Jones. and Mr. H.R.Williams. The reports were adopted on the motion of Major Hughes. The Chaplain (the Rector of Denbigh) reported that the usual services and visits bad talien place. At Christmas Holy Communion was administered to 23 of the patients, who appeared worthy re- cipients. In congratulating the committee upon the completion, of the restoration of the chapel which was opened on Chnstnias-day, he suggested that it would he conducive to the proper per- L formance of the service if a reading desk were erected, the service being now read from the pulpit, which should be used only for the sermon. He also asked the committee for a fresh supply of hymn books and prayer books for the patients. His thanks were due to the organist and choir for the satisfactory manner in which the musical part of the service is performed. Captain Yerney proposed the appointment of a committee to inqure into the desirability of having an establishment for idiots, lunatics, and imbeciles. He contended that the presence of idiots in asylums was hurtful to themselves and to the patients no provision was made for the peculiar training they required. Captain F. M. Morgan seconded the motion. Captain Pennant thought the proposal inoppor- tune, and should have been brought forward be- fore the counties had gone to the heavy ex- pense of the new wing. The ratepayers would not care to have a second call upon them, Mr. Scott Bankes considered the scheme ex- tremely crude, and involving an expense which the committee would not be inclined to recommend Dr. Williams said that there were 79 inmates who would come under the category named by Captain Yerney, many of whom had gone beyond the age at which they could be removed to an idiot asylum. The matter, on the motion of Mr. Scott Bankes, was postponed by eight votes to three. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

BI-MONTHLY COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., There were a large number of cases entered, the bulk of them being disposed of by T. Gold Edwards, Esq., registar.r A Remui kabie Case: Who Delivered the Porter ?-D. Nicholson, Palace Brewery, Edin- burgh, sued Thomas Adams, Foresters' Arms, Denbigh, for the price of two half barrels of porter"—Mr. II. P. Lewis for plaintiff, and Mr. Alyn Lloyd for defendant.—Plaintiff's agent proved the sale of the porter to defendant's wife, on May 19th, which was in due course delivered in Denbigh. That was the only transaction as regarded porter they had. Had seen the barrels at defendant's since.—Cross-examination: De- fendant's wife on the next journey, complained about the casks not being full, and he made a hole in the cask below the top, which shewed that it was not quite full. The goods then had been in defendant's possession two months. Promised to make a statement of what he had seen to the firm.—George Thomas Miller, station-master, produced the delivery sheet of the 28th May, signed by Mrs. Adams, the heading been "Received in good order and condition. "-Henry Salisbury proved delivering the porter, the barrels being in good condition, and no leakage therefrom.—The book was signed, Mrs. Adams receiving it. Mr. Alyn Lloyd said there must be some mistake, and he was instructed that the porter was delivered by another carter, aud that it was leaking badly at the time. He produced a letter written by the firm offering to reduce the account by 6s.—David Davies,railway carter, said lie delivered two half barrels to defendant. He could not tell the date, but it was in the hot weather (laughter). The barrels were in a very bad condition, anchhe wanted not to take it. How- ever, he persuaded her that the traveller would be sure to make it all right, and so induced her to take it and put some soap on the staves to keep the liquor in (laughter). He signed the book for her.—By the Judge: It was leaking very fast, but he didn't catch any of it. Could not swear that it was porter. Didn't notice it, though he knew the colour when he saw it (laughter).—Mr. Miller, re-called, said the delivery book he had was from May 13th to Angst 26th, and no such goods were delivered by the last witness during that time.—Mrs. Adams said the porter, when received, was leaking badly. It was delivered by Davies. She took it in by his persuasion, but it had never been used, and was there now. The traveller saw it himself, and promised to have a reduction made for the loss.—The Judge after hearing Mr. Lewis and other facts, said it seemed clear that the barrels delivered by David Davies hadrothingtodo in this action. There would be judgment for plaintiff, with all costs. A Curious Case.—Several summonses were be- fore his Honour in the case of lilm. Williams v. David Williams, Garnedd, Llanrhaiadr. John Armor and David Williams, jun., being garishees. There were also the case, of Elias Hughes and James Williams, a gains t the same defendant, John Armor, garnishee; and David Hamer against same defendant, David Williams, jun., being gar- ishee. Mr. It. Humphreys Roberts and Mr. J. P. Lewis appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Alyn Lloyd for defendant. It appeared from the legal arguments that Mr. Armor, acting under in- structions from defendant's brother, sold the effects realising £ 333 odd, paying out of that sum rent and other expenses, leaving in hand £ 178 and the applications now were that the plaintiffs be paid out of the balance. Mr-Arraor was, of course, anxious to have the direction of the court as to the disposal of the money. Mr. Lloyd claimed on hehaif of David Williams jun., a prior claim, his father having given him authority to receive the money from the sale, and also under a bill of sale given him by his father. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Lev/is pointed out that that statement could not. be supported by facts, Mr. Roberts pointing out that the sale was under a bill of sale held by defendant's brother, which was duly paid off; and besides, Mr. Lloyd's client held a bill of sale, dated October 17th, as security for 1150 upon'the stock and effec ts at Garnedd, whereas such stock had actually been sold by Mr. Armor on October 13th, four days prior to the date of the bill of sale.—Mr. Lloyd said he had not understood that before.—The Judge said it was clear these claims itxiist be satisfied out of the money in hand, and he made an order for their payment, and for the costs in the cases. -+

ASSOCIATION OE CHURCHMEN. On Friday a special meeting of the members of what was then known as the Church Association for the Rural Deaneries of St. Asaph, Denbigh, and Dyffryn Clwyd was held at the County- hall under the chairmanship of Mr. P.P. Pelitian,L. The attendance included the A ery Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph, the Ten. Archdeacon Ffoulkes, Canon Wynne-Edwards,, Rev. J. Morgan (rector of Denbigh), Revs. W. Hicks Owen, T. B. LI. Browns (Bodfari), W. Basil Jones (LJ an fair), W. Hughes (Caerwys), Lewis Williams (Prion Dan. Edwards (Cefn), T. W. V aughan (Gwvddel- wern), J.,Davies (Bodfari),Pees liog), Lewis T. Lewis (Nantglyn) 7 ]). Williams (Landyrnog),Howell Harris (Tremeirchion),David Lewis (Trefnant), David Evans (Abergele), J. Roberts •(Llangerniew), J. D. Jones, (Colwyn Bay), &c.; Messrs. A. E. I urnour (hon. sec.), T, Gold-Ed wards (treasurer), J. R. Heaton, Townshend Mainwaring, Richard Williams, Thomas Casson, John Roberts (Geinas Ho^se), W. Pickstone, E. Humphreys Roberts, Ellis Roberts (Ciwvdian-tcrrace),W. Morris, &c.

GIVfNG THE ASSOCUIIO-N" "Amw TV A ME." The Rev. J. Morgan having offered prayer, the Rev. T. B. LI. Browue, amid laughter and hear, hears, asked to be allowed to withdraw his resignation tendered at tne close of last meeting, { when Ir s resolution 0,8 name of the society was defeated.—The Chairman read the report of the committee appointed to consider what name should be given to the society, from which it seems that Ruridecanal Chapter was the one agreed to, but it was considered by the dignitaries of the Cathedral that the term Chapter was one belonging to the Cathedral Chapter therefore it was resolved to recommend Ruridecanal Asso- ciation."—Mr. Pickstone said that title would include everybody, whether Churchmen or Nonconformists, and therefore was objectionable. —The Chairman read the rule confining member- in ship to Churchmen.—Rev. T. B. LI. Browne complained that the result to change had been secured at the tail end of a meeting by the casting vote of the Chairman. He wanted to know, if that was an assembly of protestant Churchmen, why they needed a change of name.—The Chair- _ee 1 11 man ruled that question settled.—Major Casson objected to Mr. Browne's definition of the composition of the meeting he, though a member of that assembly, belonged to the Catholic Church of England.—Mr. Browne urged that no valid reason had been given for the change.—Mr. Pickstone said it was not fair if two-thirds or three-fourths of the clergy were opposed to the change for it to be made by the casting vote of the Chairni 'aii,-The Chairman explained exactly what took place at last meeting, which satisfied Mr. Pickstone, and he proceeded to urge that they should not lightly or hastily make a change, but should endeavour, as nearly as possible, to suit all parties, so that all could unite to do good and useful work. lie urged unity of purpose.— Archdeacon Ffoulkes said he once united all the societies of a parish in which he laboured under the title of Church Union, but the name had since been altered.—Mr. Browne moved that the report be received only, and not adopted and on going to vote lb voted for it being received, and eleven for its adoption.—Major Casson moved that the title be the "Churchmen's Association" instead of "Ruridecanal Association."—Mr. Pickstone said that would not do, as there were church women (laughter). He moved that it be Ruridecanal Association of Churchmen."—Mr. Main waring said all this discussion about so trifling a question as changing a name appeared to him ridiculous. It was like discussing the difference between "Tweedledum" and Tweedledee (laughter, and hear, hear).-rrIr. Browne seconded Mr. Pickstone's resolution, but only they voted, and it was lost. Rev. Basil Jones proposed Chapter in stead of Association. Mr. J. R. Heaton seconded it. Six voted for and eleven against; so that it was lost.—Mr. Browne proposed, and Rev. W. Hughes, Caerwys, seconded, that it be Association of Churchmen."—Major Casson, although belonging to the other party," would support that title.—Canon Wynne-Edwards sincerely regretted that they should waste much valuable time upon the discussion of a mere name, whilst most important, vital interests were at stake, and in a most critical state. They were like Nero fiddling whilst Rome was burning (hear, hear). It was most unfortunate, and a great mistake to in any way connect the association or its name with Church parties, and if there was a grievance it should have been settled without reference to parties. He earnestly besought the meer,ing to decide unanimously upon a name, and thus avoid a division.—The Rev. David Williams, in scathing terms, condemned this discussion about such a trifle. He agreed with Canon Wynne-Edwards and feared that that clerical squabble would ha a topic of gossip for 12 months, and a most entertaining topic of conversation at the breakfast and tea tables. It was the essence of littleness, and he urged that he and his brother clergy should care more for the souls of the people and less for forms and ceremonies.—Major Casson rose to order, and there were cries of chair and a slight interruption during which Mr. John Roberts (Geinas) said "go on, Sir; you are quite right, go on."—Mr. Williams urged his point further, after which a divison was taken, and there were 21 votes for the motion, and none against; and, on putting it as the substantive resolution, it was agreed amid applause that the title be Association of Churchmen for the Rural Deaneries of St. Asaph, Denbigh, and Dyffryn Clwyd."—Dr. Tumour did not consider the time employed in the discussion had been wasted if it resulted in a change that would bo acceptable to all parties. He referred to the very able, patient, and courteous manner in which the Chairman had conducted the debate.—Mr. Browne agreed.— Mr. Gold-Edwards informed Mr. Pickstone that the resolution to change the name was not come to at the tail end of a meeting. The meeting was attended by 20 persons, two left, 18 took part in the business, and 17 voted.—Mr. Pickstone was glad to hear that explanation. GYvXriDEIAVEIiX PA-IUSTI. The Rev. Rees Williams, called attention to the fact; that the vicars' choral of St. Asaph received a proportion of the tithe from Gwyddelwern parish, whilst X319 of the tithes of St. Asaph parish was in the hands of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners unappropriated. He urged that this money should be used to meet the income of the vicars, so that the tithes of Gwyddelwern could go to augment the vicar's stipend, which was quite inadequate.—It seemed from the dis- cussion that only one fifth of the tithe goes to the vicar of Gwyddelwern. The vicars of St. Asaph were willing that the change should be made. It was resolved to memorialise the Commissioners, and take all other steps necessary to bring about the change a committee being formed to deal with the question. OTHER. BUSINESS. The discussion as to the re-arrangement of the Rural Deaneries was postponed, for a month.— Archdeacon Smart wrote that as he now lived out of the rural deanries he considered he was not a member of the association, but it was considerd that as he resided in the district when in residence at St. Asaph, that he could retain his membership, and that was agreed to.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Vale of Chvyd Harriers. Saturday Cilcen. Wednesday Black Lion, Calcote. Saturday Llanynys. At 11 o'clock. 0 Flint and Denbigh Hounds. Tuesday. February 7 Llanfairtalhaiarn Friday, February 10 .Rosehill At 10-30.

-+- EUTHIISf, Thin?.—Next week's FREE PRESS will contra the opeaing chapters of •> splendidly written serial story under the above title. celebrated DU" or. New subscribers can be supplied by Ai±. !ovd, leal-bill Mr. ltouw. St. Meter's square, Mi. Al rich, Stationer or at the Bookstall. ■* UCCE Burns.—We are very pleased to learn th t Miss Mary Shaw (Newlowu) and Miss Emily Packhaia (Midburst), pupils of Mis:, Jones, West Bank. Ruthin, have very successfully passed the Christmas examination of the College of Preceptors. CONCERTS.—Excellent concerts, under dis- tinguished patronage, were given at the Assembly rooms, Enthin, on Thursday evening, and at the Assembly rooms, Denbigh, on Friday evening, in aid of the funds of the Gellifor British School. The vocalists were Miss Maggie Ivor Jones, R.A.M Miss Jennie Alltwen Williams, U.C.W; Mr. Thomas Bartley, Mr. R. Harriss Jones, and Gellifor choir under the leadership of Mr. E. Dryhurst Roberts; accompanist, Miss Kate Jones, Plas coch. An ex- cellent programme was gone through. THE SAVINGS BANK.—A special meeting of th« trustees and managers of this institution was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, on Thursday, for the purpose of appointing a cashier in the room of Mr. R. G. Joyce (resigned), and to appoint managers. The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin occupied the chair. There were also present John Jenkins, W. D. Jones, and 3. J. Bancroft, Esqrs., and the Rev.LewisLewis, trustees some 20 managers, and Mr. David Jones, one of the actuaries. There were two candidates for the office of cashier, namely—Mr. Wm. Lloyd, solicitor and town-clerk; and Mr. Charles Ellis Jones, agency offices. The election took place by ballot, with the following result :—Mr. C. E. Jones, 18; Mr. W. Lloyd, 7. MF. C. E. Jones was there. fore declared duly elected. The following were ap- pointed managers to fill up vacancies:-Air. A. E. Magin. (chemist), Mr. Nathaniel Roberts (Well- street), Mr. Edward Hughes (London-house), Mr. Lewis Jones (stationer). The usual vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. THE IRISH PROPERTY DEFENCE FUND.—The Lord Lieutenant of Denbighshire (Major W. Cornwallis West) called a meeting at the County Hall during the assizes on Monday afternoon, to discuss the Lord Mayor's Irish Property Defence Fund. The Right Hon. G. O. Morgan, M.P., wrote that the affair bad assumed a political shape, and an effort had undoubtedly been made in some quarters to uso it as a movement against the Government, and he was, therefore, compelled to decline the Lord-Lieu- tenant's courteous invitation to be present. Sir Robert Cunliffe, M.P. for Denbigh Boroughs, also wrote declining to take part in the movement on some- what similar grounds. Sir Watkin Wynn. the Conser- vative County Member, was present, and many influential persons of both political parties. The Lord Lieutenant said he considered the fund greatly needed, and worthy of support. He did not enter- tain the opinion that it was opened for, or worked by, the Lord Mayor for political, purposes, and he re- gretted that such views had been originated, they having had the effect of prejudicing the minds of many of the Liberal party against the movement.—Short addresses having, been made, a subscription list was at once opened. Mr A. Peel, of Gewyn, Wrexham, unable to be present, sent a subscription of £ 5. —————$,—————

ST. ASAPH. PRESENTATION.—OA Thursday afternoon Mrs.Lodge was presented with a valuable gold watch, in recognition of her services as honorary organist at the parish church for many years. The watch had been purchased with the congregation's subscriptions, and the presentation was made at the National Schools, by the Rev. W. Hicks Owen, senior vicar.

CATHEDRAL SERVICES.' Septuagesima Sunday, February 5th, 1882. Morning at I I Benedicite, Chant; Anthem, II 0 praise the Lord of Heaven," (Bennett). Evening at 3.15: The Litany; Anthem, "The heavens declare" (Boyce). Evening at 6.15 Chants, Hymns 68, 71, 174. In Residence—The Very Rev. the Dean; Ven. Archdeacon Ffoulkes.—Succentor, Rev. W. Morton, M.A. Organist—R. A. Atkins, Esq.—Choral ser- vices are held at the Cathedral on Thursdays at 11.30, and Saturdays at 5..

THE HUNT BALL. The annual ball of the Flint and Denbigh hunt, as stated in last week's Free Press, was held on Thursday night, and was a decided succss. The Assembly-room attached to the Plough Hotel was beautifully decora- ted with flowers, &-c. and in front of the orchestra were some very choice plants artistically arranged. The refreshment-room immediately connected with the ball-room was also elaborately decorated, and the tables laid out in the most elegant style, with a recherche repast, and the whole reflected great credit upon Mr. and Mrs. Auderson, of the Plough, and gave great satisfaction to the large and fashionable assembly. The music was supplied by Mr. Stephen- son, Wrexham. The company included Sir W. G. Williams, Bart; Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn Miss Williams Wynn Col. Wynn Finch; Hon. Mrs. Hill; Hon. Mrs. Pennant; the Misses Pennant (2), Hon. Col. Thesiger, Hon. Henry Gore, Mr. Bigg, Mr. Sandbach, Mr. and Lady Florentia Hughes, the Misses Hughes, (3), Lady Louisa Cotes, i'he Misses Cotes, Mr. aud Miss Dixon, Col. Hon. Roger Mostyn, Hon. Walter Vivian, Mr. Dudly Ryder, Mr. Reginald Corbett, Mr. Gilbert Leigh, Mr. Henry Mostyn, Mr. Herbert Evans, Col. Humberston, Mrs. Philip Humberston, Lady Brook, Misses Brook, (2), Mr. Edward Massie, Mr. Arthur Sandbacl1, Miss Goodrich, Mr. J. Davies, Mr. J. Lloyd-Roberts, Mr. E. F. Hignett, Mr. H. Hignett, Mrs. Parry-Jones, the Missos Parry-Jones, (2), Col, and Mrs. Mansergh, Miss Griffith, Plas Pigot, Mr. Kendall. Capt. and Mrs. Lloyd-Williams, the Misses Lloyd-Williams, Miss Gold Edwards, Mr. Jno. Lloyd- WilliamF, Mr. R. Lloyd-Williams, Mr. F. Vaughan Williams, Major and Mrs. Conwy, Major and Mrs. Mesham, Mr. Arthur Mesham, Mr. P. H. and Mrs. Chambres, Miss Chambres, the Misses Chambres (3, Wallasev), Mr. Chambres (Wallasey), Mr. Herbert Wynn, Miss Wynn, Mr. J. O. Williams, Major Birch and Mrs. Birch, Miss Birch and party, Mrs. Oldfield and party, Capt. and Mrs. Pennant and party, Miss Pennant. Major and Mrs. Hutton, the Misses Hutton, Col. Savage Mostyn, Dr. Tumour, Mr. S. Roose, Rev. Watkin and Mrs. Williams, Mr. Monckton, Capt. and Mrs. Heaton aud party, Jesse (Llanbedr-hall), Mr. Blezard (Pool-park), Mr. and Mrs. Main waring, the Misses Williams and party, Mrs. Lloyd aud Miss Lloyd (Berth), the Misses Vibert (2), Mrs. Watts, jun., Mr. Afcberlcy (Rhyl), Mr. and Misses Lewis, the Misses Lloyd (Rliaullt), Mr, E. W. D. B rough ton, &c., &c.

FOOTBALL. RUTtllN FOOTBALL CLUB FIXTURES. 1882. Feb. 4.— Druids v. Ruthin -at Wrexham Racecourse (Cup tic). 4.-Colts v. Holywell at Ruthin. 1 I.-Dolgelley at Dolzellev. 11.—Colts v. Coedpoeth at Caedpoeth. I I.-Ithyl at ltliyl. 18.—White Star Oswestry at Oswestry. IS.-Colts v. Corwen at Convem Mar. 4.—Colts v. Denbigh at Denbigh. 11.—Chirk at Chirk. 18.—Married y. Single at Ruthin. DENBIGH FOOTBALL CLUB FIXTURES. 1882. Feb. 4.—Denbigh v. Rhyl. at Rhyl. 11.—Mold v. Denbigh, at Denbigh. Mar. 4.—Ruthn Colts at Denbigh. 11.—Rhyl at Denbigh.

J lUrtfrn, Jitarriaijes croi patlr DEATHS*. ^EEEX.—On the 20th uH.s Gr-c-n. High-street.. I Wiuvrr of the late -Ntil. Robt. Green, tintuais. Denbigh, aged (N, years. DAVIES.—Januaxy-20th,' at Yale-road, Rhyl,.the Re- Joseph Davies, Baptist- Minister. t Uifc}H £ S.;—-tobruary 2nd, at the Free Denbigh, JIi, -John Hughes..

THEFT BY A COOK.—At the Borough Court, on Thursday, before the Mayor, the ex-Mayor, Thomas Evans, and W. Morris, Esqrs.. a woman named Margaret Jones, formerly cook at Howell's school. was brought up in custody, charged with stealing a, Watch belonging- to Mr. Henry Joyce.—Mr. J. P. "ewi.s, secretary to Howell's school, appeared, and stated that the woman had been cook in the estab- lishing nt, but her conduct was such that she had to W discharged. A few days before leaving, Mr. Joyce baft been attending to the clocks and was told by prisoner that the clock in her bedroom needed atten- tion. Being in a hurry, he left in her charge a watch for use until he could go down again. She left. taking the wntch with her. He (Mr. Lewis) had written to the address in Liverpool, from which the character she produced when engaged was sent, but his letter had been returned to him through the dead letter office; and he desired a remand to enable him to make other inquiries. She was remanded till Tuesday afternoon. Em's COCOA.—GRATEFUL AX a COMFOKTI?:G.—" By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well- selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a. delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitu- tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle Maladies arc floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point.. may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well forti- fied with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazette.—Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets labelled JAMES KITS & Co., Homoeopathic Ctlelllists, London."—Also makers of Epps's Chocolate Essence for afternoon use.