Denbighshire Free Press

MEETING OF JOURNALISTS AT DENBIGH. THE KNIGHTHOOD OF SIR WJLLOX. I On Saturday afternoon th.3 qa&rteriv ^etim= I'1 2(. nn \tl, District 01 rh>: institute of Journa-istis, meuijju±&ued undei Tioyal Charter, was held in Denbigh. By the -kindness of the Mayor and Corporation, the free use of the Council Chamber, Town Hall, was granted 10 the Institute, and there the meeting took place. The district comprises Liverpool, St Helens, Wigan, etc., and the whole of North Wales, being divided into sub-districts, of which North Waies icrms 1 he members on their arrival were niei at the stairiua by Mr J Lloyd Williams, editor of the North Wales Times, and by Mr \Y T Brocklehurst, of the Free Press. Mr Charles Cottom, editor and proprietor of the Free Press, being from home on his vacation, Mr Brocklehurst expressed to the regret that he could not be at ° Uad them to Deubigh. made arrangem«ats for and passing, in a facilities time ac their disposal after the business meeting. In ac- • cordance with the arrangements made by Mr Cottom, they visited the Casile, and also the Royal Bowling Green, of which they were made honorary members for the day. Their enter- tainment was further provided for by Messrs Gee and Son, of the Baner and Times, who gave them a splendid meat tea, at the Castle house, the residence of Mr How el Gee, junior partner of the firm. The meeting commenced shortly after four o'clock, when the chair was ocoupiod by Mr C Culshaw, editor and proprietor of the St Helens Reporter, who is the chairman of the district for the year, and the following others were present:—Messrs J Mason, Liverpool; w Garnett Flynt, Southport W Philip tmith, Liverpool Courier; W Beeelej, Liverpool Courier, J S Edwards, Khyl; J D Polkmghome, Rhyl W Skynner. Daily Post. Liverpool: Willie Brunt, Southport; J H Varwell, Birkenhead W T Brocklehurst, Ruthin: T Gwynne Jones, Denbigh; J Lloyd Wili'iams, Denbigh and J Huunei Quail, Liverpool. Messrs Mason and Quail are the hon secretaries for the district. The business was chiefly C. a professional nature. Mr Culshaw, it may be stated, was unanimously nominated as Vice-President of the Institute for the coming year. Mr W G Fiynt said that an important event had occurred since their last meeting, namely, the elevation of Sir John Willox, M.P., editor and one of the proprietors of the Liverpool Courier, to be a jubilee knight (applause). Mr Wiliox had risen to that distinguished social position by the fact that he had been a very notabla journalist, and in that sense the knight- hood conferrod upon him was a compliment also to the profession of journalism. ir John had not only been an excellent worker in the journalistic field, but he had been one of the most munificent donors of all the proprietors of newspapers in this country towards the chari- ties in connection with the profession, firstly towards the Orphan Fund of the Institute, and latterly also to the Newspaper Press Fund. All journalists were delighted at the distinguised honour that Sir John Willox had received, and he moved that, through the secretaries, that meeting of the Liverpool District of the Insti- tute of Journalists, send to him a letter expressing their congratulations, and their great satisfaction and delight that it had pleased her Majesty to promote him to the great dignity of being one of the Diamond Jubilee Knights (applause). •5 £ c YT T Brocklehurst seconded the motion every word used by Mr Flynt wourabe cordially re-echoed by ail present. Mr J Lloyd Williams supported. As one who had been usually engaged on the opposite side of politics to Sir John Willox, he did so with much satisfaction, and he was conscious of the honour done to the Liverpool District of the Institute in the selection of so well-known and highly-respected a journalist for this distinction. The motion was carried unanimously, and the Chairman, in announcing the result, stated that lie cordially endorsed all that Mr Flynt had so nicely said (applause). Mr W Philip Smith said be could safely «tate, on behalf of Sir John Willox, that he above everything the esteem and Th*7** *e^ow journalists (applause). was fixed to be held at with a vot^ffeW. The proceedings closed poration for <*> the Mayor and Cor- meoticg, and to the c^«the Chamber for the Committee of the Bowii^'0 C°mmittee aud tli6 the Castle and Green to reel' for permitting members. be pected by the The company then Edjosrued to the r House, where they were met and welco^a Ke Mr Thomas Geo, Mr and in* Howel Qee> ^7 Miss Gee. After a really enj able. Culshaw, briefly proposed that tae be<t thanJa of the members and ladies present be given to '3 L, Messrs Gee and Son, and to Mrs Howel Gee for their kindness. This was carried by acclama- tion, and in reply Mr Howel Gee said they were well repaid by the presence of the ladies and gentlemen at their board, and he trusted before long the Institute would hold its meeting again in Denbigh, when he had no doubt the members would again favour him with their presence. At the request of a number of the members, Mr Thomas Gee tbV^>a krief address. He spoke of the power of e .fress, which, he said, in this country was a he ove ar0' other, and in this connection a cartoori he saw when an Picture oT a»U h-is fatber'8 office. It was a old fashion!? ,amma,ted printing press, of the furnished witl ^1' ftn/ toP °* the arm was a? in whip, S» WMiag k "MMTOttfc implying that dr,Te world. In "J4 his «'!■ i- force would tlio&e'wvf • 61l'a ^a7- all present did *> £$•* bad 1*. wf3 J^st knowledge, whatever^ V>est of thei?0^,that be (ipptase). ">•» »«>« SuaS"ij»nd The Messrs Gee then over the remains of the bistorto^ partv ho within the precincts rtXfeS". GI ing some very interesLing detaiio -^OUBQ history of the place. The journal the pool and that direction left by the W Livt*- wel? Phased with the ent £ f-°'clock they had received. eQtertaiument

SALISBURY HALL, DENBIGH. One of the most hopeful signs of the ttaes is the S fftinThe St of indulgence in narcotic of kin, the n« when » young m»n drugs. In -mveraace, there seemed to be sank into in P j hig seif control, ""A'e^fU *'ruin, in the g.,e of his famiWand Wends, Uke a helpless bit of flotsam in a torrent. Now, however, we Zl to combat the habit of alcoholism, whether inherited or acquired. By intel- ligent treatment and by isolation from tempLatiún under otherwise humane and pleasant surroundings, we endeavour to bring tone to the system of our patient, and to restore the power of self-control which he is only too ready to admit, in his saner moments, that he has for the time being lost. Under a beneficent Act of Parlia- ment, retreats may now be licensed and conducted where intemperate persons may be detained and subjected to this treat- ment bat this can only be done for fixed periods, and by the free consent of the patient before two justices. When he has thus signified his assent, he relinguishes his free- dom into the custody of the superintendent, and can be forcibly compelled to abstain from either intoxicants or drugs. Under these circumstances great care is necessary in the selection of the place in which the curative treatment and rest are to be obtained. We have recently had opened in Deubigh such an institution, which will commend ifcseli to the frieiitif- aP.) relatives "l inebriates in « roost con- vincing way. We reter to the Hall Retreat and Sanatorium, a visit to I to which we had the privilege of paying the other day. Under the wing of Mr Alec John Williamson, the superintendent, we were conducted over the mansion, and through the grounds, and we came away with the conviction that we had never seen a more comfortable or prettier Here one could spend years, with one's books anu papers, billiard cue, and tennis racket, in the purest and calmest enjoyment. When the company one would keep would be select and well-bred, when one would be in the hands of genial and kindly people such as Mr Williamson and his staff, and when the sanitary, moral, ind intellectual sur- roundings would be perfect, this assertion could be made with entire confidence. There is much to commend this retreat I from various points of view. It is intendefl for men of good social position who have lost control of their will power in this matter. To get quit of such men by pack- ing them off to the colonies is certainly one of the most cruel practices, unless they have previously been sequestered in some retreat where they can attain to a condition of good physical ano mental stamina before- hand. When the new chum arrives at his destination he is somewhat surprised to find that society in the new country is even more particular than at home, and if he still continue to indulge too freely he will find that, no matter how many good letters of introduction he may have or what exalted position he has held, he will be simply dropped by society. After spending the little money he possesses on arrival, and what he can raise on the sale of his revolver, or other unnecessary articles brought out from the old country, he soon reaches the extremity of want. Having no mother or sisters to borrow from, and no profession or trade to fall back upon, he is glad, if he has the pluck left, to get a job such as dumping cargo ashore, and to live the life a of common dock labourer at home. All this unpleasant state of affairs could be avoided if his people had, before sending him abroad, placed him in such an estab- lishment as Salisbury Hall Retreat and Sanatorium, where the craving for stimu- lants would probably be completely eradi- cated, and where he would be provided with mens sana in corpore sano. The Retreat has been licensed under the Inebriates' Act, and patients will be received either under the Act or not under the Act. They are, however, advised to place them- selves under the Act, and to avail themselves •gtb* advantages it affords. There is of Big|ng done after »rr,v.l ,t Salisbury Hall, i' th^ the presence of two justices. The hall itself bears the ordinary appearance of a gentleman's residence, and the treatment and restraint will be so applied as to cause neither inconvenience nor annoyance. Patients may receive visits from, and go out in charge of, duly authorised relatives and friends, and they have the opportunity of attending Divine Service. They may write or receive letters and telegrams, unless such are believed to be written for the purpose of gaining or supplying stimulants. Meals will be taken in the dining and coffee rooms they will be of a first class character. Private meals are extra, and so are medical attendance, laundry, medicines, and mineral waters. The well-known and respected Ruthin Soda Water COI, Ltd., of the Cambrian Works, Ruthin, have been com- missioned to supply the Retreat with aerated beverages, and the reputation of the firm is sufficient to indicate the purity Tln;eXCeUence .°^ manufactures, capitallyfeal.Iawn« boards in a billiard rooni «»*? ai.ry an<* ornamented and artistic drawing10 comm°di°us for the free use of 0the° nTt-' a-Vailftble also join the golf ™ usual rates, and can be provided with huiit- ing, shooting and fishing for which the country is famous. Patients may also keep their own hunters, there being excellent stables and other accommodation within the grounds. Dr W M Dobie, of Chester, is the consulting physician, and the medical T attendant is Dr David Lloyd, M.B., etc., Denbigh. Numerous alterations and other works have been carried out at Salisbury Hall, to make the place thoroughly fit in every respect. First and foremost, the drainage 0 and sanitary arrangements have been over- hauled and renewed on modern lines, and the system of trapping and ventilation is now such that sewer gas cannot possibly J j e PJemises, while all sewage will be Perf^tly ThphV»renJiSeS Swiftly and provided 1 k'lhard room has been rooms, etc STv ^°na^ ^avatories, bath out by local has all been carried fellow OFA"S Institute of Sanitary Engineers; the structural alterations to Mr W Wheeler, builder, Denbigh and the painting work to Mr D S Christley, Denbigh. Dr Hoffman, the chief inspector of ratreats under the Home Office, has recently visited the hall and expressed his entire concurrence with all that has been done. As would be expected in a modern institution like Salisbury Hall, precautions have not only been taken to protect the in- habitants from disease; there is also abundant protection from fire. This is provided in the simplest manner by placing in convenient positions over the house the self-acting 11 concussion" fire extincteurs which are the invention of and are made by Mr William Miller, of Glasgow. The extincteurs consist of metal cylinders, containing water with soda in solution. A sealed glass bottle stands in the water in uch a position that, on a small projection on the outside of the cylinder being smartly tapped with a hammer attached by a chain to it, the glass is broken the add in the bottle mixes with the solution of soda, and instantly a large amount of carbonic gas is produced, which drives out the fluid, in an effervesing state, at a high pressure. Thii mixture of gas and water may be directed to S distance of 40 feet if need be, and it makes combustion impossible in its vicinity. Hence, the apparatus may be brought into action by the most in- experienced person immediately, and it has already prevented many serious fires in places where it has been kept. The work- ins L easily understood by those who Li as the gas is produced pretty much the same mannei. I.h ap- paratus may be recharged in a few minutes; and it contains no screw threads or valves to set out of order after it has stood for a few months on ihu stand waifcingr for the critical moment which everybody hopes will never come 1 We had the pleasure of wit- nessing the machine at work. A large heap of timber and shavings was fired, and Mr "Williamson extinguished it with the fluid in one minute. The apparatus continued to discharge its conteuls with great force till some time after the flames had quite disappeared! Wc understand that, in con- sequence of inquiries in Denbigh as the result of demonstrations at Salisbury Hall, Mr S M Dalton, plumber, etc., has taken up the agency for the extincteur in question. Just one word in conclusion. Mr Williamson does not preach teetotalism" to his subjects. That would gall them and defeat the object before him. He tries to inculcate firmness, btrength of will, and a healthy and vigorous life, but this is done by example rather than precept, and wc feel sure that method is the best that could I be adopted to meet the end in view. 41..

DENBIGH CIRCUIT WESLEYAN FESTIVAL. On Thursday of last week, the annual Sunday School festival of the Wesleyan Cause of the Denbigh Circuit was held at the Pendref Wesleyan Chapel, and large numbers journeyed from Bodfari and Llandyrnog. The president at t: afternoon meeting, which commenced at 2 o'clock, was the Hev D Jones, pastor; while the musical conductor was Mr John Davies, Love-lane. The tunes that were most heartily and effectively sung by the congregation were St Christopher." St Bernard," and Smith- down," with two well-known anthems, which were sung wii h great spirit, O agor fy llyg&id," and Cenwch i Dduw." The younger children were catechised by Mr John Thomas, Bodiari, and the answers were given in a very straight- forward manner. At the evening meeting, which commenced at 6 o'clock, Mr J Harrison Jones presided over a large congregation. Mr John Davies was again in charge of the musical pare cf the programme, and the tunes sung were "Christianity," U Fulda," "St Sylvester," "Frodsham," "LIaniostyn," and Trewen." At each of the meetings, the successful candi- dates in the scriptural examinations were presented with prizes and certificates, this part of the programme being very interesting, and those who received certificates were:— Class 1. (between 10 and 11 years or age). I Maximum in marks, 265. I Mary Hevin Hughes, Salem, 263; Edward Williams, Pendref, 241; Herbert H Lloyd, St Asaph, 240; Jane Ellen Pritchard, Bodfari, 224; Gwennie Williams, Salem, 222; Keyse Davies, Pendref, 213; Cissie Davies, ditto, 210; David H Hughes, ditto, 203; Ellen Lloyd, Henllan, 192 H E Roberts, ditto, 189 Maggie Jones, Bodfari, 177; Sarah A Jones, St Asaph, 132. CLASS II. Maximum, 185. Owen. Salem, 185; John Caledfryn oTrt f, • C D»7ies, Llandyrnog, 183; w-iv Davies, Pendref, 180; Robert O Williams, Salem, 176; Mary Jones, Bodfari. Ditto for verses, maximum. 80. Bessie Owmi, 78; J C Davies, 68 J Caledfryn 2ve]V Williams, 38; G M Davies, 30; Mary Jones, 20. CLASS III. Maximum, 245. Elizabeth Ann Jones, Henllan, 200: W R Jones, Pendref, 185; R Roberts, 180; R A Bassett, 180; Batie Thomas, 178; Annie Burgess, 1?5; Davies, 170. ORAL EXAMINATION. Class III. Maximum 125. Edith E Jones, Pendref, 99. CLASS III. Maximum 125. CHRIST'S FIRST MIRACLE. Ruth, Bodfari, 120; Martha, ditto, 115. CLASS II. Maximum 50. WRITING THE FIRST LESSON. Mary Jones, 48; H E Evans, 46; Maggie Jones, 45 Iago, 43. ESSAY ON "MOSES," 1st, Miss Kate Roberts, Pendref.

THE WEDDING PRESENTS TO MISS MARGARET ANN ROBERTS, HENLLAN STREET. The following presents are those received by Miss M A Roberts, Henllan-street, on the occasion of her marriage lo Mr Burrows, gamekeeper, Maes-y-pare. and which we were unable to include in our report last weekMr W Roberts (Castlekeeper), set of glass j ugs. Mrs W Roberts, tea service, 'Mr Robert Owen, grocer, silver casters. Mrs Greeley, casters. Mrs Evans, Henllan-st, teapot stand. Mr W Evans, Henllan-st, flower Rtand. Mrs Williams, Lawnt, easy chair. wm- Pen-y-bank, glass basket, Mr Richard Righ-st, brass curtain hangers. Miss Hughes, fan g^a8S butter cooler. Mhs Jennie Price, tancy teapot. Nlrs flughcs, Swinton, Manchester, pair of jags. Mian" Swinton, Manchester, set of toilet covers and oi ^w'ntoni Manchester, set of teapot Miss^Burgess"Kedta ^f,8J Has Heaton, jubflee 'plate .Mrs Edwftrds, st, jubilee cups and saucers." Mrs Jone^Th^A^I3' He,°Uan" A fricud, cheque. Miss Davies fc! »flTrte' Pritehaxd, au*ar basin, mil Evans, Castle house, sugar basin and 2reara jug. Miss Kate \\illia«as, Glanywern, toilet corer. Mrs bithel Evan* Llandyrnog, set of sauspans. Miss Ellis, Dolh^d sit of towel raus. Mrs Joseph Roberts, senr, set of knives forks spoons, &c. Miss Morris, Swine Market, cheese' staml'. Mr Iaaac Morris, Swine Market, pair of slippers. Mra J Davies, Henllan-street, pair of rases. Mrs John Davies sugar basin and cream jug. Miss Roberts, Glan Conway. fire screen. Miss Esther lUlen Roberts, pair of brackets, Ac. Mr Rice Jones, gold brooch. Miss Parry, Glanywern, fancy table cover. Miss Bertwhistle, set of jngs. Miss Heel, Glanywern, white table cloth. Mrs Roberts, Plough copper kettle. Mrs Thomas Roberts, fancy inkstand. Mrs William Hughes, Henllan-place, pair of large vases. Mrs Howell Lloyd, pair of brus candlesticks. Mrs Naylor, sugar basin, cream jug and fancy jug. Mr John Smedlty, books. Mrs J Williams, confectioner, Bridge st, half dozen bedroom towels. Mrs William Jones, dish and flower plant. Mrs Charles Myddleton, butter cooler. Mrs Lloyd, Lawut, pair of vases. Mrs Royles, pair of figured ornaments. A. I friend, washing stand and dressing table. Misa Annie Thomas, Llandudno, cheese stand. Mrs Thomas, St Asaph, teapot anu stand. Mrs Simon, St Asaph, cheque. Mr John Hughe?, oar proprietor, fancy teapot. Mrs Hines, set of mats. Mrs Roberta, glass dish. Mr Burrows, Maes-y- parc, glass dishes, glaes sugar basin cream jllg, and glass jugs. Miss Jennie Williams, Glanywern, fancy table «loth.

THE FREE PRESS SHILLING FUND. TO HELP THE SICK "IN HONOUR OF THE QUEEN." THE INFIRMARY AUTHORITY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. We last week announced that our cheques for the total amount of the Shilling Sub- scription had been sent to-Mr W Vaughan Jones, secretary to the Denbighshire Infirmary. We have now received receipts for the same, of which the following are copies Denbighshire Infirmary and General Dispensary. 'No. 645. 29th June, 1897. Received of Mr Charles Cottom the sum of Forty-three pounds three and six pence, being the sum of contributions for Victoria Free Bed Fund. I ,_n- W. VAUGHAN JONES, 9.13 3s 6d. Secretary. Denbighshire Infirmary and General Dispensary. No. 646. 29th June, 1897. Received of Mr Charles Cottom the sum of One hundred and ninety six pounds seven shillings and six pence, being the sum of contributions to the Jubilee Fund of the Charity. W. VAUGHAN JONES, R196 7s 6d. Secretary, -0--

LETTER FRoinS INFIRMARY CHAIRMAN. Wo h9.ve received the following gratify- ing letter from Coi rthur Meshaiit, chairman of the infirmary Goveruuia :— To Mr. Cottom, the Proprietor of the Free Press. Dear Sir,—I have been requested by the Committee of the Infirmary to acknowledge the receipt of your letter enclosing two cheques for L196 7s 6d towards the general funds of the Charity, and another for -613 3a Gd towards the establishment of a "Victoria Free Bed," collected through the instrumentality of the Free Press. 0 These figures represent the extraordinary number of 4,791 shillings, subscribed by persons in every condition of life anri .1 t luziutl. Hi an jjaiLa VL me country. The Committee desire to gratefully acknowledge your zealous and most success- ful advocacy of the claims of the Charity and your personal labour, from time to time, in collecting, acknowledging and publishing the results. All this necessarily involved much of the time of yourself and your staff, and a con- siderable f-pace of your paper. The committee would neglect a gratify- ing duty if they omitted to refer to the kind exertions of several young volunteers who laboured under you in swelling the Subscription List. There are one or two who were conspicuous in this re3pect, but it would, perhaps, be invidious to name them. With this preface I beg, in the name of the Committee, to ask you to accept their best thanks for the very substantial aid you have rendered to the Infirmary. I am, Yours faithfully, ARTHUR MESHAM. Board Room, The Infirmary, N July 1st, 1897.

DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY: JUBILEE FUND. Amount previously acknowledged J6 s. d. Donations for deficit 532 4 9 „ Free Bed Fond 124 2 0 New Babiieriptions 59 9 0 J671515 9 From the Rev Basil M Jcneg:- W. Davies, Esq., Llyefasi, donation Z2 2 0 Miss Margaret Jones, donation 110 Collected in Ll&nf&ir DjffrynClwyd. 2 1 3 5 4 3 .£721 0 0

CAERWYS. OTHER CAKRWSS NKWS will be found on page 2. FOBTHCOMING WJSDDIHG OF MB J HERBERT LEWIS, M.P.—The friends and admirers of Mr J Herbert Lewis, M.P., are beginning to stir themselves, with a view of making a presenta- tion to him. when he brings his bride to Penucha, thl^w;Trre8ldefn^e^A meeting was held in the Schoolroom of the Baptut Chapel, on Thurs day evening, the 1st inst., but it wa8 noi £ fin°fgKy rePre8entfttive, and, therefore no defiaite busmesa was transacted Tt „ l ever, decided that the project shoulrf h free from any political S £ dbe^tl.reI^ were aent out to the minister's anH 1?vlUtlon" each nonconformist denominof deacons of the Rector and to meeting in the Town Hall onT J d the last. This meeting was held I evenin8 it is intended to onen ft c, v' ad hear that the form in whieKJe 8°IiptioQ liat' made is left for future decision W°U 8HA)1 BU question the wisdom of limiting Zf V*ry Dluch to ministers and deacous w committee has a host of admirers out.Sl *1 LtW18 puipit and set fawr who would f,-pa\e of the and subscribe, to can v ont ^gly work taking to a .'BCMSJS complainu >re he»td on u Mmerocn have been slighted. We to throw cold water on a movBm«°tWlsl1 whatever commendable, but we caS 60 thoroa8hly the fact that <• Box^rV' ^L'1086 0nr to spicuous and predominant element ?n ti* f°T business. -lament in the whole

MARRIAGE OF mr T L""s' o^jUSSS* «^AljyE. LoriL0™^ ^tch at Clapham, Came »"tliVr"T Bda?Shter of Mr W S Uaine, witli Mr J Herbert Lewi'; the mpm tbc it MS and the ponof ^re Tb. Ch LeW1?> of Mo»tyn, Flint- Rev *Dr Pl'Ceremo^r Was performed by the Rev Dr Quit.mess Rogers, assisted by the org-mit played the « March of the men of r i' who was given away by her father, Mr W S Caine, wore a hand- some dress of white satin, tastefully draped T 1 1 WLUM HUt; xjiuiencK lace, with a veil of tulle over a spray of orange blossoms in her hair. Her ornaments consisted of diamonds and pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids-Miss Dorothea Caine (sister of the bride), Miss Alice Taylor and Miss Meinwen Roberts (cousins of the bride). There dresses were of white muslin, the bodies being prettily tucked, and they had large black hats trimmed with pink roses and lace. They wore pearl brooches, the gift of the bride- groom. Mr T E Ellis, M.P., acted as best man. After the ceremony Mr and Mn Caine held a reception at their residence, I and the guefts included many of the Welsh I members of the House of Commons. Mr and Mrs Lewis left in the afternoon for Norway, where they will spend their honey- moon. The bride's travelling dress was of dark blue canvass trimmed with white, and she wore a black hat trimmed with feathers and pink roses. The presents were numer- ous and costly.

ST. ASAPH. HAY HABvnT is at present in full swing in this locality. Several farmers nave carried the crop from a good number of fieldp, and the yield this year, on the whole, is excellent. NEW CANON IN RESIDENCa.-The Rev Canon Fletcher, Vicar of Gresford, is now Canon in residence, this being his first visit as such to St Asaph. GIRL'S FRIENDLY SOCIICTY.-The annual festival in connscticn with the above society and which includes the Denbigh, Rhyl, St Asaph and Holywell branches, has been fixed for July 15th (St Swithin's Day), and a special service will be held in the Cathedral. APPROACHING MARRIAGES.—Shortly a fashion- able marriage will be held in the Parish Church, and the marriage of the eldest daughter of a popular magistrate will be solemnized next month. On Sunday next the askings of a popular tradesman will be called out the first time. THE FORTHCOMING Sxiow.-The forthcoming Agricultural Show, which will be held at Elwy Grove Park on the 30th instant, is awakening the interest. From the placards which are posted en over? piJb;" il: r7 announced that it witi oe one m tae i the Jubilee year. Over J6600 will be awarded in prizes. Great surprise is felt that is being done to get the .¡ M order for the leaning of L-unf-io. &c., and although the Park is extensive, it is obvious that something ought to be dons to provide for increased accommoda- tion in case of emergency. FUNERAL OF THE LATE REV JOHN HALL.— On Friday last the mortal remains of the latn I ReV John Hall, Angorfa, St Aeaph, «ere in- terred in the Cathedral ^Uioayard, adjoining the grave of bi° TTIIO. The funeral cortege left the grave of bi- TTIIO. The funeral cortege left Angoila at 1.45, followed by neir relatives, ani the deceased's taoJical attendant, Dr Heaton "I members of the general public, i'he following were the bearers Messrs Charles Heaton "I members of the general public, fhe following were the bearers Messrs Charles Jones (Chester-Btreet), John Deed, John Farrow (gardener), Joseph Davies (parish clerk). Robt Picrce (gardener), Richard Roberts (Grlan- Pierce (gardener), Richard Roberts (Glan- clwyd), Wm Pierce (Bronwylfa-Bquare), Edwin Jones, all of whom were employed by the dtl. cea.sed in different capacities. The coffin was of polished oak, and of splendid workmanship (made by Mr John Mumford, Denbigh-road), was met at the Cathedral by the Dean, the Rev Canon Trevor Owen (now in residence), the Vicars Choral, and the Cathedral Choir. The beautiful and pathetic burial service was followed by the choit'a rendition of deceased's f a-vourite hyms, Thy way not mine, 0 Lord &c. At the conclusion of the Church service, the organist, Dr Allen, played the Dead idarch in Saul" when the last sad rites were over, and when the earth received her dead, the choir sang Now the Labourer's task is o'er." Cover- ing his last resting place are many beautiful wreaths and crosses, viz In affectionitte re- membrance W E Hall, Angorfa, Mr and Mrs C K Hall, Birkenhead"; "In loving memory from Martha" (Miss Glazebrook); In loving remembrance from John and Bespie"; with deepest sympathy from his Nurse, Emma Jones, who was his faithful attendant during his long illness, and for whom the deceased gentleman had great and affectionate regard; we cannot close our account without pointing out that the deceased gentleman was generous to every good cause, his name appears on every subscription list. No appeal which had for its object the amelioration of the sickland suffering was made to him in vain. By the poor he will be Badly missed. Friend after friend departs, Who has not lost a friend; There is no union here of hearts That hath not here an end.

ST ASAPH DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS. The following is the list of members elected on the Governing Body of the St Asaph Diocesan Association of Schools St Asaph Rural Deanery The Rev D Williams (Llandyrnog) Dyffryn Clwyd, the Rev D Williams (Llandyrnog) 5 Dyffryn Clwyd, the Rev Chancellor Jones (Ruthin) Holywell, the Rev W Li Nicholas Flint, Lord Mostyn Llanrwst, Lieutenant Colonel Sandbach Rhos, the Hon L A Brodrlck Oaedewen, Mr R E Jones and the Rev R E Jones (Llan- I llwchhaiarn) Oaereini, Mr R Humphreys (Llanfair) Oswestry, Mr J Richards (Llvnclys), Mr E Gog (Kinnerley), and Mr S Leighton, M.P.; Pool, Captain D H Mytton and the Rev D Davis (Welsh- pool) Bangor-is-y-coed, the Rev F W Unwin (Overton) and Mr E Peel (Bryny- pys) Penllyn and Edeyrnion, Dr H E Walker (Corwen) and Mr J Williams (Bala) Llangollen, Mr J Darlington (Ruabon) and the Rev J S Jones (Llan- tysilio); Mold, Mr J Watkinson (Northon) Mr H Goodman Roberts (Hope), and the Rev W D Owen; Wrexham, Mr J R Barton, Canon Fletcher, and the Rev L D Jenkins (Penycae). An equal number of governors has to be co-opted, and it has been suggested that half should be lay and half clerical. The teachers of the ele- mentary schools are trying to secure representation. —4>

CATHEDRAL LECTURES. The annual course of lectures at the St Asaph Cathedral are being held this week, the lecturer being the Rev Walter Lock, D.D., warden of Keble College, Oxford, and Professor of Exegesis in the University of Oxford. The subjects of the lectures are (1) St Paul as a Missionary; (2) St Paul as an esslesiastical statesman (3) St Paul as a theologioan: "Justification by Faith (4) St Paul as a theologian Morality." The first lecture was given on Tuesday, the Cth inst, on the first- named subject, and the others on Wednes- day, Thursday, and Friday respectively. Yesterday morning the installation took place of the Rev Llewelyn Wynne Jones, M.A., rector of Llanymynech, to the Cursal Canonry of Adam Bekensal and of the Rev Joseph Dowell, M.A., vicar of Gwersyllt, to the Cursal Canonry of Arthur Bulkeley.

PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Major Birch (in the ohair). Dr Easterby, Messrs Peter Roberts, and Robert Morris (Hendref). APPLICATIONS FCR AN EXTENSION OP HOUBS, Mr Joseph Lloyd appeartd, and applied on behalf of Mr T W Huntington (Plough Hotel), I Mr Lothian (The Railway Ion), Mrs Ellen Dalies (Kiamel Arms), and Mr Owen (Swas Inn), for an extension ef houre from 10 to 11 o'clock on the occasion of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show to be held at St Asaph on Friday, the 30th inst-The Chairman remarked that almost all the public houses in the place applied for PB extension. -Upon this, Mr Joseph Lloyd suggested that a general license should be made, and that anybody should obtain it on payment ef 2. 6d, —To this the beech strongly objected, and granted the applications to the four licensees who applied. APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFERS OF LICENSES. I Mr Gamlin, appearing for both parties, applied for a transfer of the licence of the Black Inn, Rhuddlan, to Mr Sydney Williams, Barrow. He Raid at a meeting some time ago, the license was granted to Mrs Davies, who died. A temporary license was after- wards granted to Mr Robert Davies, the present licensee.-The license was granted.— Mr Gamlin also applied on behalf of Mr Robert Davies for a transfer of the licellse of the Kings Head, Rhuddlan, from Mr Edward Payne to Mr Robert Davies.—Granted. Mr Pierce Lewis, Rhyl, applied for a transfer of the license of the New Inn, Rhuddlan, from Mr Peter Edwards to Mr Sharpley Smith, late licensee of the Cresent Hotel Hotel, Rhyl. Granted.—Mr John Lloyd, St Asaph, applied on behalf of Mrs Dorothy Johnson, White Horse, St Asaph, for a fall transfer of the license from the name of her husband who had died.-This was also granted. AFFILIATION CASE. Annie Vaughan, a spinster, Hafodunos, charged Thomas Jones, Ffynnon Wen, Meelfre, with being the father of her male child, and not paying towards its maintenance.—Mr Pierce Lewis, Rhyl, appeared for the com- plainant-The defendant was ordered to pay the costs and 3* a week towards the mainten- ance of the child. until it was 14 years of age. ALLEGED CRUELTY" TO A RORSE. Inspector Hunt, Inspector for the Prevention of Oniilty to Animals, charcnH Ttr:— i ill h wnile in an unlit condition.—Mr Joseph Lloyd appeared for the defence.—Inspector Hunt said: About 4.30 on a Thursday after- noon, in last month, he Baw defendant, Thomas Roberts, in charge of a grey gelding attached to a two whesled cart. He notioed attached to a two whe&led cart. He notioed a sore on the near shoulder and examined it. about 1^ inches long and about f of au inch in breadth, while on the other shoulder was a wound about R ineheoz in length and -1 an inob iu breadth. The other wound seemed fresh that day, and both were I in contact with the collar, which was covered with blood and hair. Witness asked defend- ant if he knew it was in that state, to which the defenaaut replied he did. but when he asked hiva why he worked it, he made no I reply. Witness believed the wound on the near bhouider must have been there for about tbree days, for wben they pressed on the wound, matter came therefrom like beads. The Inspector was cross-examined by Mr L oyd.—Sergt Pearson said he accompanied the Inspector on the day in question, and he saw the horse referred to. He said there was I a wound on the near shoulder and another coming from it, and on the other shoulder their appeared to be a wound about 3 inches long. la his opinion it was in an nnfit state to work.—Witness was also cross-examined. Mr John Peter Jones (owner of the horse) said I he saw the horse on the morning in question before it went out, and he did not see any sores about it. It had not been worked for a week. He did not look after the horse, as he had a stable boy to do it.-Frederiok Jones, the stable boy, said he did not notice a sore on the horse,M,r Lunt Griffiths said he was experienced with horses, and it was possible for a sore to be caused by the heat of the day I and the rubbing of the oollarin a day.—The Bench retired for a short time, and on their return, the Chairman said they thought it a very proper case for the Inspector to have brought forward, and he was only carrying out his duty in doing so. It was a case that had a certain amount of doubt about it, and they would give the defendant the benefit of the doubt. They als,) added that Mr Jones should supervise his stables to a greater extent. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, Thomas Parry, school attendance offieer for the perish of Cwm, charged Thomas Hughes labourer of that parish, with not sending his child to school. Defendant did not appear, and was represented by his wife, who explained the reason for having kept the child at home so ofte;i.-Defeadant wu fined Is and costs, and the Bench strongly urged her to aend her child to school, for if she or her huband came there again ,hey would be severely punished. She was doing a severe injury to the ohild by not sending it to sehool. If he got a good education he might do some good, but if not, it was a great hardship upon her boy,

Late Advertisements. TO BE SOLD cheap, Keyworth Patent Bos in good condition, MANGLE. Applv Mrs. Holland, Parliament Street, Rhuddlau *J24 WANTED Experienced and Plain Cooks fee » Rhyl, £ 20 to f30 Plain Cook, age 3; one lady, in Cheltenham good Plain Cook, as3 35 to 40, trustworthy, and assist housekeeping" gentleman's establishment, Mold; Experienced 'v,t-"r{' fnr wypxhain. Chester, Bavrardcc, ,.7: !.> J.r!} !C:je2d !J. Kitcuenmaias, AN IOUUU vreiieraiSj 20 tc 30 years of age, able to do plain cooking, for Denbigh, Ruthin, Mold, Chester, Rhyl, Abergele, Colwvn Bay, Conway. and Llandudno, Mages £ 12 Girls for light situation. MRS. PIPER, Registry Office, Denbigh. ARMENIAN RELIEF FUND. A GARDEN PARTY, in aid of the above Fund, will be given at the C&.STLE HOUSE, DENBIGH. under the patronage of THE HIGH SHERIFF OF DENBIGHSHIRE, and HIS WORSHIP THE. MAYOR OF DENBIGH, On THURSDAY, JULY 15th, 1897, from 3 to 8 o'clock. TEA from 4.30 to 6 o'clock. # ADDRESSES will be delivered by Professor ABNOLD, and others. Music at Intervals. There will also be held an Exhibition and Sale ot Specimens of the work of Armenian iiefugees, TICKETS (inclusive), 2s. 6d. It is intended to hand over the whole cf the Receipts to the above Fund.. D. W. A. GRIFFITH, Bryndisgwylfa, Denbigh, 624jl0. Bg°aafWJ^1!SS!fey.

ABERGELE. ABKBOELB Hoass Siiow.-This important annual institution will take place on Monday, August 2nd, when X150 will be distributed in prizes. The sectiona include prizes for almost all classes of horses there will also be tradesmen's turnouts, hurdle and water jampiag competitions and pony races, Mr H Thomas, of Penybanc, Abergele, is the secretary, from whom schedules may be obtained. The list of entries, it should be noticed, Nv-ilt close on Friday week, July 23rd. -♦—

ABERGELE NOTES. Last Saturday evening a man named Daniel Davies had a most marvellous escape from being seriously injured, if not killed, by a caged lion which was beiug exhibited in a menagerie at the Bee field. Davies, it appears, was walking at his leisure round the show, and being a little fascinated with the different species of wild beasts, walked too near to the lion's cage, with the result that one of the I I kings of the forest" struck at him from under the t iron bars of the cage with his paw and tore a part of his coat and vest clean from off his back. Poor Daniel had a terrible fright. The second fancy dress cricket match, ladies v gentlemen, was played on the recreation ground, Pensarn, on "Wednesday evening last. The ladies again proved victorious. Some of the players are anxious that the scores should appear in the Free Press. This would have been done had I have been able to obtain particulars in time. I went down to Pensarn on Wed- nesday night for that purpose, but after making enquiries from one and then anút)¡r I had to abandon the task and come away as wise as I Wciit down.

All visitors to the Victorian Era Exhibition should see Yic HOKKIMAX TEA SHOPPE in Picturesque England. Sold in this locality by :—Denbigh Roberts, grocer, 35, High-street. Ruthin Roberts, chemist. St. Asaph Price, grocer. Rhyl: Jones, grocer. Holy- well Edwards and Lloyd, grocers Williams, Post-office. Wrexham: Leece, confectioner. Llansrollen Davies, con- fecticner. Brymbo Jones, grocer. Llan- rwst: Wilkin, chemist. Buckley Williams, grocer. Tryddyn Williams, grocer. Leeswood Prydderch, grocer. Ruabon and Wrexham Rowland & Co., chemists. Rhosymedre Davies, grocer. Glan Conway Williams, grocer. Rhosddu Davies, grocer. RhostyUen: Roberts, stores. Gwersylit: Davies, grocer. Pentre Halkyn Davies, stores, Cefn-y-bedd Roger?, grocer. Bodfari: Roberts, grocer 'd),;

The muscles of the human jaw produce a j power equal to four hundred and thirty-four pounds. This is only what science tells Uê; but we know the jaw of some of our lawyers is equal to a good many thousand-pounda year to them. "In heaven there is neither marry rig nor giving in marriage," quoted Mr. Skidds, re- fiectively. No, nor in the other place either," replied Miss Fiypp. "That is something we must attend to while on the earth, or fists leave it for ever undone." Dentist's Daughter (who hears her father approaching): Oh, dear, Edward, here comes my father! If he should find us together here we are lost! Oh, he is coming! You. will have either to ask for my hand, or- let him pull out a tooth for you 1"

ARMENIAN RELIEF FUND.-From our adver- tising columns it will be seen that a Garden Party will be given at the Castle House, Denbigh, on Thursday. July 15th, from 3 to 8 o'clock. Addresses will be given, and music at intervals. The proceeds will be given towards the Armenian Relief Fund. — ^ee advertisement. DENBIOHSHIBE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRI- CULTURAL SOCIETY.—In our last week's issue was published a report of the Finance Com- mittee meeting in connection with the above Society, held at the Bull Hotel, on Wednesday, and in it we stated that the contract for bill posting for the forthcoming show to be held at Asaph, was divided between Messrs Thomas Williams, bill-poster, Ruthin, and Beech bill-poster, Rhyl. We have been further given to understand that this was incorrect, ana tna the sole contract for billposting has been le Mr Thomas Williams, bill-poster, finthm. BILLIARD MATCH.—The return between Denbigh and Rhyl LdberaJ aBd played at Ethyl on Thursday of Serais.'The terminated in favour of the R ^enbigh players scores were as owen 84, C Wills beings named first .—Thoma ng. wunJrSs. Tones l°fi TP Wood 150. T A Kooetts 121, Percy Norman 150. Walter Roberts 150. T J Williams lSo. T A Roberts 125, Walley Evans 120. Total points, Rhyl, 1123 Denbigh, 952. 6