Denbighshire Free Press

Ruthin Cricket Club. A UNITED CLUB FOR THE TOWN. On Tuesday evening last a meeting was convened of persona interested in cricket for the purpose of considering the question of forming a united clnb to represent the town. The question baa for some years past been the matter of conversation, and it is pleasing to find that at last it has been definitely decided in the affirmative. The meeting was convened by Mr J Rice Jones and Mr T J White, and was well attended at the Mayor's Parlour, the Ruthin Town Jiall. The Mayor (Councillor T J Rouw) presided, and amongst those present, in addition to the convenors of the meeting, were:—Messrs R C Evans and W J Evans (Heulfre), Walter 0 Jones, C W Hunt, Goronwy Williams, A D Cain, L Smith, C A Fox, H Stevens, A Swainson, li A Jones, Jones (Holland House), J E Morris, H Morgan, E W Evans, E J Houlston, R Thomas, H Anwyl Jones, Gwilym Roberts, H W Owen, J E Edwards, Mervyn Roberts, W H Williams, R Aldriob, and G Dowell. The Mayor in formally opening the meet- ing remarked that it had been convened to Uonsidef the qÜésMön of forming a united cricket club for the town, and it was for them to decide whether or no such club should be formed. They were not there, he tbodghtt to do anything harmful or dis- advantageous to the Llanychan Cricket Club (hear, bear)—they could be members of both clubs. There was no doubt that a club, such as was proposed, was required in the town of Ruthin (hear, hear). As they were well aware they had a recreation ground, which had been kindly presented to them by Col Cornwallis West, but he must confess it had not been use of to the extent that it ought to have been, and in considering the matter, this ground should be taken into consideration, as to the advisability of having the playing pitch taere. The first question of promoting such a club would be that of finance. After further remarks the Mayor said he under- stood that the probable cost of laying out a pitch, erection of pavilion, etc., would be about £100. He added that he was strongly in favour of the formation of the club, and he would do all in his power to make it a success—as it would benefit the town in every way. After some discussion it was unanimously agreed that a small committee should be appointed to visit certain grounds, and present their report on the same as soon as possible, for consideration of the general meeting. The gentlemen elected on the committee were:— The Mayr>», Messrs W 0 Jones, A Swain- fton, H Stevens, Geronwy Williams, T J WAite, and J iiioe Jonas. 0

Ruthin Rural District Council. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held in the Boardroom of the Ruthin Workhouse, on Monday, when there were present Mr Owen Williams, chairman Mr John Roberts, Nantglyn, J Tice-chairman; Messrs W Davies, Lewis Jones, Meredith Jones, Robert Jones (Llanarmon), Joseph Davies, R H Pugh, John Evans (Llanbedr), John Williams, and William Jones, Llanarmon with the clerk, Mr R Humphreys Roberts the medical officer of health, Dr T 0 Jones and the surveyors, Messrs Ebenezer Evans and William Jones. THE HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT. The Medical Officer reported that during the four weeks ended September 14th last only six deaths had been registered—four males and two females-equal to an annual deatb-rate of 8.5 per thousand per annum of the population. During the same period 10 births were registered-7 males and 3 females—which gave. an annual birth rate per thousand of 14.2. The district had been quite free from all notifiable infectious diseases, with the exception of one case of erysipelas that occurred at Bodawen, Gellifor. As was the case in many other districts, mumps had been prevalent ia parts of the district, but the epidemic had almost completely abated. It had been reported to him that anthrax had broken out at Bachymbyd Bach, Llanrhaiadr. Most careful precautions were adopted in respect of the outbreak. Many complaints had reaehed him of the defective water supply at Gellifor and Llangynhafal, and he hoped every endeavour would be made to carry out the contemplated scheme as scon as possible. The report was adopted without any dis- cussion ensuing upon it. TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE. SUGGESTION BY THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. A circular latter was received from the Board of Agriculture calling attention to the fact that a large number or proportion of the cattle slaughtered in the country were suffering from Tuberculosis, and urging that the Council should instruct its Medical Officer of Health and the Inspectors under the Dairies and Cow- sheds Act to make every observation possible with the view of preventing such cattle being sold for the purposes or food. The Clerk remarked that in the Ruthin district there only the Medical Officer and the Surveyors who could be expected to carry out the instructions mentioned in the letter. He did not know whether the Council would, for a moment, think of converting its Medical Officer into a veterinary surgeon. On the motion of Mr" John Roberts, Nantglyn, seconded by Mr John Williams, the Council decided to adjourn considera- tion and discussion of the matter until the :xt meeting. luSEBi DR W F BYFORD'S ACCIDENT. CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNCIL. Some weeks ago Dr W F Byford met with an accident whilst out driving near Llanfair, and claimed compensation for damages from the Council, but the Council repudiated all responsibility of the accident. Dr Byford now communicated with the Council to the effect that he ascribed the accident to the carelessness of the employees of the Council. He was of opinion that only one side of the question had hitherto been heard, and would therefore be glad if a committee of the Council was appointed to view the scene of the accident. If this was done he I would bring his gig to demonstrate how the accident occurred, so that the Council could judge what was the actual state of affairs at the time, and which he sub- mitted the Council had as yet no oppor- tunity of doing. He was very wishful to settle the case in an amicable and friendly manner, but could not allow the matter to remain where it was at present. Several people saw the rope in position immediately after the accident, including Police Sergt Jones and Mr E Tegid Owen, of Ruthin. Some of the statements made with regard to the case, if correctly re- ported in the Press, were very far from being accurate, and this he was prepared to prove. He thought the Council would agree that the action of the parties con- cerned in removing the rope entirely, and at the same time putting up a board which could be seen before turning the corner of the road spoke for itself. The Clerk said that so far he under- Stood Dr Byford was determined, if the Councii abided by its resolution not to meet him, to proceed with the mgtter in the County Court. f' After a long discussion it was finally decided by seven votes to appoint a com- mittee of the following gentlemen to meet Dr Byford and inspect the scene of the accident, viz. :-The Chairman, Messrs John Evans, Llanbedr T 0 Jones, Llanelidan Lewis Jones, R H Pugb, and the Clerk.

Ruthin Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was afterwards held, when, in addition to the District Councillors, there were present, Mr J H Simon (in the chair, the Rev D Thomas, Messrs Richard Jones, Brookhouse W Ellis, W Jones, Glasfryn and Price Morris, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), the Workhouse master (Mr J E Roberts), and the relieving officer (Mr R A Jones). THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of paupers in the House that day was 87, an increase of two in the corresponding day of last year. The number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight was the same as on the corresponding day twelve months ago, viz., 68. The Master further reported having received a Dunaie ot illustrated periodicals for the use of the inmates from Mrs Stanley Weyman, Llanrhydd Hall Drs Fish and Calvert, Llanbedr Hall; and Mr George Blezard, Pool Park. Flowers for the sick ward were received from Mrs W R Evans, Heulfre and Mrs Calvert, Llanbedr Hall. The Board passed a unanimous vote of thanks to the donors for their generous gifts. RECOMMENDATION OF THE LADIES VISITING COMMITTEE. Mrs Rouw, Mrs Swetenham (Plas Newydd), and Mr Currie (Fachlwyd Hall), as members of the Ladies Visiting Committee, reported having visited the House, and suggested that some employ- ment should be found for the old women in the Day Room, such as knitting, patch- work, &c., materials to be found by the ladies of the committee. If the work so done could be afterwards sold the proceeds might be employed to obtain some amuse- ment or pleasure for the inmates such as could not be asked for from the rates. If such was objected to, the work might be given to provide a Christmas Tree for the inmates. It was further reported that Mrs Currie visited the children on the 17th and 28th July. Nine children under the age of 8 years were driven to and from Fachlwyd Hall in a brake. On the 20th August Mrs Currie again visited the House and related to the children the story of II The ugly Duckling." Some discussion ensued, and on the motion of the Rev David Thomas, seconded by Mr Meredith Jones, the Board decided that the old women in the Day Room who were able to knit should first of all do what knitting, &c., was necessary in the House itself, such as patching he child- ren's clothes. LADY VISITORS. Mrs Stanley Weyman and Mrs Dr Calvert visited the House during the past fortnight and reported everything in good order. They were glad to find so few ill in the House. MEDICAL OFFICERS AND VACCINATION FEES. Dealing with the question of vaccination fees, the Guardians at their last meeting agreed upon a new scale of fees to be paid the three doctors employed by the Board to look after the siek persons in receipt of parish relief, and also for the purposes of vaccination in their respective districts. The revised scale was a reduction on the one previously in existence, and the medical gentlemen had been notified of the revision of the vaccination fees. Dr W F Byford .wrote regretting that the Guardians could not agree to allow the fees to remain the same in his district, as a considerable reduction of the amount paid during the last few years had tuken place, and not an increase as had been the case in many other districts. Although he considered it very hard lines, he was prepared to accept the reduction in parishes other than Llanarmon, Llanferres, Llan- elidan, and Llandegla. In these parishes it was impossible for the fees to be re- munerative at the reduced rats. He therefore trusted the Guardians would allow the fees to remain at 8s and not at 6s as proposed in the four parishes mentioned. Dr Medwyn Hughes, in his reply, stated that although he considered it a great hard- ship to reduce the fees for any part of his district, he would agree to the reduction with the following exceptions:—The parishes of Derwen and Gyffylliog, in res- ( pect of which the fee should be 89 as before. He hoped the Guardians would agree to these reasonable exceptions. Dr D Lloyd, of Denbigh, wrote that as regards the parishes of Aberwheeler, Llandyrnog, Llanrhaiadr, and Nantglyn, he had to travel in many cases six or seven miles to vaccinate a child, and this necessitated at least two journeys, because parents were not prepared to have the vaccination performed. The mileage for these two journeys, in many instances, would be 24 miles, as the places visited were very scattered. As to the cases in the borough he would be willing to meet c' 15 the Guardians in respect thereof, but in regard to the parishes specified he hoped n the Guardians would reconsider their decision and grant him the same fees as hitherto. Mr R H Pugh: The doctors have evidently agreed amongst themselves, and there is a danger of a strike if we do not meet them. The Chairman said the Board had offered the medical gentleman 6s instead 1 of 8s for vaccination in some of the furthest parts of their districts. The doctors wanted the fees to remain at 8s, and he thought they had made out a reasonable case why it should be so. x Mr Richard Jones moved, as a com- promise, that 7s be offered, and the motion was seconded by Mr W Davie3. As an amendment it was moved by Mr Owen Williams, and seconded by Mr Price Morris, that the terms of the doctors be agreed to. On being put to the vote the amend- ment was carried by nine votes to three. 4

Discharged Prisoner Claims Aristocratic Parentage. RELEASED FROM PRISON AND ASSAULTS THE POLICE. POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS. At a special police court at Ruthin on Monday, before Dr J Medwyn Hughes and Captain J Jenkins, a man of no fixed abode named Harry Littlewood Auster, of appar- ently good education, was charged in custody with having-used insulting language in Clwyd-street the same morning. He was also further charged with assaulting Police- constable Thomas whilst in the execution of his duty. He pleaded not guilty. According to the facts related by Police- constable Thomas, whilst on duty on St Peter'a-square at 11.30 a.m. that morning, he saw the prisoner going down Clwyd- street and making use of very insulting language to passers by. Acting upon instructions received from the Sergeant to tell the prisoner to clear oat of the town, witness followed him, overtook him by the Unicorn, and spoke to him about his language, advising him to go away. This prisoner refused to do. Witness got hold of prisoner by the arm and turned him round towards the bottom of the street leading from the town. Prisoner made use of most insulting language. Prisoner: If the Governor of Ruthin Prison paid my fare last time I was in Ruthin to Llandudno, and I went there and got work at the Grand Hotel for two months at 26s per week, I want to know why I should clear out of the town. Police-constable Thomas That has nothing at all to do with this case. Prisoner I don't see why you should set upon me at all. Sergt Edward Jones, who corroborated the evidence of Police-constable Thomas, added that numerous complaints had been received as to the conduct of the prisoner that morning. The next thing he saw after he had sent Police-constable Thomas to speak to the prisoner was the both of them on the ground. Prisoner was next charged with assault- ing and beating Police-constable Thomas whilst in the exeoution of his duty. The officer stated that when he advised the prisoner to clear away and desist in his conduct, the latter turned round, made use of insulting language, and attempted to kick him. Witness closed with him, and in the struggle both fell to the ground. Sergt Jones came to witness' assistance, other- wise help would have to have been called for from private persons. Prisoner was then taken into custody. Prisoner: When you got hold of me by the throat, to throw me neck and crop out of the town as it were, did I threaten you that if you did not stop it I would use my boot ? ^Witness: No. Prisoner: I have had ambulance educa- tion you know (laughter). Mr T Hughes, newsagent, Clwyd-street, who was called as a witness, said the prisoner refused three times to desist in his conduct and clear away. He threatened to kick the constable, and when Police- constable Thomas got hold of the prisoner by the arm a struggle followed, and both fell to the ground. The Sergeant then came to the assistance of the constable. The Chairman Was the defendant creating a disturbance ? Witness: Yes. Prisoner: This is a civil matter of the justice of the peace, and I want to know where the civil objector is to the peace. I want to know where the witness that I created a disturbance with, is. Contin- uing, the prisoner said he had been work- ing in Llandudno, but his work was not reciprocated. He then went =to Colwyn Bay, but his work was not reciprocated there either. He supposed it was so in all hotels. He then en- deavoured to obtain employment in Rhyl, but was there charged with begging. He had 10 years character from Birmingham his father was a lieutenant colonel of the 10th Hussars, and his uncle was a well- known Birmingham solicitor. He had paid JE250 under a deed of assignment; had, married a Welsh woman, and given her £800 under a deed of settlement. And yet, here he was, an outcast, to be taken ap by a police constable. When he left Rutbin last year he went to Llandudno and got employment, and why should he now be taken neck and crop," and thrown out of the town. He was in town on legitimate business, and was seeking work at Messrs R Ellis and Son's mineral water manu- factory. The Grand Hotel at Llandudno, where he had been employed, did a thousand pounds a year business with Messrs Ellis's, and he thought he might obtain work there. Why should the constable come up to him, and want to throw him out of the town. The Chairman: What you say might be i interesting, but it has nothing to do with I the case. Sergt Edward Jones, in reply to the Bench, said the prisoner bad been released from prison that morning after serving a term of seven days for begging at Rhyl. There were other convictions recorded against prisoner. In July, 1905, he was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for sleeping out, and in May of 1906 he was charged under the Vagrants' Act and ¡ sentenced to 14 days. There was also another charge of begging against him, when he was sentenced also to 14 days. Prisoner: When a man gives his money away, as I have done, and is sent to prison for begging, what next ? When a man only asks for bread. The Bench sentenced prisoner to a fortnight's imprisonment with hard labour for each offence-a month in all. 0

Ruthin Revision Court. The Hon Richard Cecil Grosvenor, barrister-at-law, sat at Ruihin County ¡ Hall, on Tuesday, to revise the lists of voters for the Borough of Rathin and the surrounding parishes. The Conservatives were represented by Mr C C Matt. and Mr B Bryan, Denbigh and the Liberals by Mr Gwilym Parry, Denbigh and Mr Walter 0 Jones, Ruthin. There were also present, the Town Clerk (Mr Baldwin Griffith), the Relieving Officers (Messrs R A Jones and G 0 Morris), and the assist- ant overseers of the various par:sbes,- Messrs Ezra Roberts, Ruthin John Jones, and Thomas Williams, Llanynys. Arising out of a claim made by the Conservatives on behalf of Mr George Blezard, of Pool Park, under the will of his father, the late Mr Robert Blezard, Mr Walter 0 Jones objected on the ground that a claim to be put on Division 1 by descent could not be sustained. Mr Bryan supported the claim, which, after some argument, was allowed by the Revising Barrister. Mr Richard Thomas, of Borthyn villa, a well-known footballer and the recently appointed captain of the Ruthin Football team, appeared in support of a claim marle on his behalf for a lodger's vote, by the Liberal agent. A similar claim was also made on behalf of Mr E W Evans who lodged in the same house, and who, by the bye, is the hon secretary of the football club.—Having ascertained that the clai- mant was only 21 years of age last August, the Revising Barrister told him to call next I year The remark caused some amuse- ment in court, and applicant also heartily joined in the laughter that ensued.—Mr E W Evans was more fortunate, and his claim was allowed. An occupier's vote was claimed by the Liberal party on behalf of Mr Joseph Williams, Borthyn. Mr Bryan objected to the Revising Barrister accepting the statement of Mr Walter 0 Jones, the Liberal agent, as evidence. The Revising Barrister I am perfectly entitled to hear and consider any state- ment that is made to me, but it is not necessary to accept such statement as evidence. Mr Bryan argued that to accept the statement at all would be contrary to the practices which hitherto obtained. The Barrister, however, allowed the statement to-be made and the case to stand over until the claimant was brought to court. After Mr Williams had given evidence I the claim was allowed. A claim in the County Division led to a remark by the Revising Barrister that some people arranged their servants' claims to votes in such a way that they practically became occupiers. Mr Gwilym Parry applied that the name of Mr Richard Morgan, schoolmaster, Llanarmon, should be transferred from Division III to Division I, and the Revis- ing Barrister said it was now customary to recognise the rights of school- masters living in school houses as tenants in the ordinary sense, although they were obliged to live in such houses. The application was agreed to. The following were placed on the lodger's list for the borough of Ruthin, the claims being made by the Conservatives :-Messrs Leonard Smith, Fulbrooke R 0 Jones, 44, Well-street; and Edward J Houlston, Mount-street. The whole of the lists were diligently gone through, and a number of people who had received parochial relief were struck off. Beyond the ordinary routine business, there was nothing of -public interest.

LLANYCHAN. MR. THOMAS JERMAN'S TESTIMONIAL. Subscriptions promised and paid up to Septemter 16th amounted to 228 2s.

II LEFT FAGGED OUT." But the Right Food put New Life into Him. When a man gets the food that nourishes brain and nerve and muscle, and thereby re- places his daily waste of body tissue, that man is well fed, healthy, and energetic, delighting in solid work and clear thinking. Such a food is Grape-Nuts, made of the besb wheat and barley, which retains all the valuable phos- phates of the grains needed by nerve and brain, and is twice as rich as any other food in di- gestible, energising dextrim for the muscles. A hard-working Bucks grocer tested Grape- Nuts for five clear weeks, and reports as follows:— I do a very good business with Grape-Nuts, and for the last five weeks I have practically lived on the food with milk, green vegetables and fruit, using but very little meat. I find vast improvement in my health since giving them a fair trial. "I previously suffered from chronic indi- gestion and constipation, and work always left me tired and fagged out. To-day these symp- toms are quite eradicated, and I nevor felt so I fit' in my life as I do at the present moment. I consider the staying powers of Grape- Nuts wonderful; as I do a great deal of cycling in the course of my business, I have good op- portunity to judge. Its effect on the brain is equally good, for in the evenings now after the hardest day's work my brain is always quite clear and fresh. The old, fagged listlessness is quite gone, thanks to Grape-Nuts." Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., 66, Shoe Lane, London, E.C. Grape-Nuts contains the constituents of a complete food in rich proportions and in an easily assimilable state.Lancet, Nov., 1900. WARNING.—Imitations of Grape-Nuts are on the market, paying the retail grocer a special profit to push the sale. If you really want a skilfully and scientifi- cally made brain food, insist upon getting Grape-Nuts. Most grocers will promptly supply genuine articles without attempt to palm off something "just as good." If your grocer tries to substitute some imitation "Nuts" for genuine Grape-Nuts, perhaps the other grocer down the street might serve you more faithfully. If you find Grape-Nuts food a bit soft from the late damp weather, put it in an oven with the door left open and dry until crisp. Then add a sprinkle of sugar and some milk enriched with cream and there you are, the finest breakfast food extant.

Denbigh Revision Court. The Hon Richard Cecil Grosvenor, the revising h",rrister for the county and borough of Denbigh, held his court in the C.)utily Hall, Denbigh, on Wednesday, and revised the voters lists for the Denbigh borotigli and the neighbouring parishes. Mr B B.yan appeared on behalf of the Conserve ives of the borough (assisted by Mr T Jones Williams), and Mr C C Mott, BerGti, Ruthin, represented the Conserva- tives of IOH county, whilst Mr Gwilym Parry appeared on behalf of the Liberals, botii borough and county. Mr J Parry Jones, town clerk, Mr Edward Parry, deputy town clerk, Mr T Batten, iissi-Atant ovprseer of the borough, and the assistant overseers for the various parishes wer.. in attendance. The business was more or less of a routine character, and few cases aroused any argument between the party agents Mr Gwilym Parry claimed a vote for Mr William Williams, in respect of 9, Maesy- coed-terrnce. The claimant said he had paid rent since 12 months last May. It had previously been puid bv his brother, John Williams. Subject, to the claimant producing the rent bo-k showing when be started to pay the rent,, or a certificate from the landlord to that effect, the vote was allowed. Mr Bryan claimed joint votes for Mr Tom Taylor atd Mr Frederick George Ellis in respect of the Woodlands, in suc- cession to Ystrad Farm. Mr Parry objected. Mrs Caithness, he said, bad already a vote for the house, and as she had gone for her holidays the two claimants had taken the house for a short time. Mr Bryan said they had taken the house for six months, from 22nd April, and were likely to continue for a longer period. The claims were allowed. Mr Harry Walter Blunt was allowed a lodger vote the claim being made by the Conservatives. The Conservatives sustained an objection to the vote of Mr John Jones, of 42, Henllan-street, on the grounds that his wife was the tenant. DENBIGH OVERSEER CONGRATULATED. In going over the voters' list for the Denbigh borough the Revising Barrister remarked that it was a remarkable list. There were 941 names, and not one objection at all, and he congratulated the assistant overseer for the excellent manner in which he had prepared the lists.

The Denbigh Volunteers' Prize Shooting. Last week we published the names of the Volunteers and their scores in the tradesmen's prizes. The following is a list of the prize giver,g Messrs Richard Evans & Co., J-ton of coal, Messrs Stead & Simpson, pair of boots. Messrs Jones & Wynne, 5 cwt coal. Roberts & Lloyd, ditto. Mr Miller, toilet set. Messrs Roberts & Son, load timber. Mr H Miller, bicycle lamp. Messrs Bradleys, pair singlets. Messrs Mellard & Co., lamp. Mr R A Jones (Cae Gwyn), basket of vegetables. Mr T Shill, teapot. Mr W E Hughes, basket of vegetables. Mr T Davies (butcher), meat. Mr Robert D Hughes, 16 lbs apples. Mr Dryhurst Roberts, meat. A Friend, Cardigan jacket. Mr Sylvester Lees (King's Arms), bottle whiskey. Mr R Ellis (butcher), meat. Messrs Aston & Sons, pair pictures. Mr Nott, ornaments. Mr J Davies (butcher), meat. Mrs Parry (butcher), meat. Mr J Emmanuel, hair brush and comb. Messrs E T Jones, -lamp. Mr Houghton, potatoes. Mr T Jones, I Ib tea. Mr J Edgar, sen., shoulder mutton. Mr Parry Jones, ditto. Mr Joyce, jun., silver chain. Mr Williams (Ar- monfa), pipe, case and pouch. Mr Whewav, ornaments. Mr Humphrey Jones, meat. Mr Samuel Roberts, meat. Mr Parry Williams, 1 lb tea. Vale of Clwyd Timber Co., load timber. Vron Goed Timber Co., ditto. Mrs Jones (South Sea), 1 Ib tea. Mrs Williams (Bridge-street), tobacco. Mr R Owen, 1 lb tea. Messrs Jones Bros., silk muffler. Mr Harris (Farmer's Inn), bottle whiskey. Mr Hookes Kennard, cigarettes. Mr Campling, pictures. Mrs Edgar (Benllan-street), 1 Ib tea. Mr Lloyd (Bull Hotel), bottle whiskey. Andrews & Co., bottle brandy. Mrs Roberts (Railway Hotel), bottle whiskey. Mr R D Hughes, 1 lb tea. Mrs Jones (Britannia), bottle of whiskey. Mr fEdgar, jun., couple rabbits. Mr Parry (cooper), dolly. Mr Keepfer, sen.. brooch. Mr Harrison Jones, 1 lb tea. Mr Griffiths (Eagles), whiskey. Mr W P Jones, 1 lb tea. Messrs Densons, umbrella. Mr Jones (Pump Shop), lb tea. Mr Challoner, whiskey. Mr R R Cartwright, Ib tobacco. Mr R Owen, lb tea. Mr D Hughes, slippers. Messrs E B Jones & Co., lb tea. Mr T A Roberts, ditto. Mr John Roberts (Railway Stores), ditto. Mr Lloyd (Hawk and Buckle), whiskey. Mr Buller, Eipe in case. Mr J Thomas, hat. Messrs >icks, slippers. Mr Helsby, photo. Mr Barron, umbrella. Mr Clwyd Pierce, bottle of wine. Mr J E Jones, razor and brush. A Friend, i lb tea. Mr W Edwards, ditto. Mr Williams, razor and ease. Messrs Owens & Littler, tobacco. Mr Hugh Williams (tailor), braces, collar and tie. Mr Ashford, tea. and coffee. Mr Thomas (White Lion), port wine. Mr Roberts (Lleweni Dairy), cheese. Mr Hughes (Pioneer), hat. Messrs Matthews Bros., box of stout. Mr Williams (barber), cigar case. Mr E Thomas, half lb tea. Mrs Hughes (confectioner), cakes. Mr Brock, 5 cwt coke. Mr R G Jones, shirt. Mrs T 0 Jones, half lb tea. Mr Bartley, half lb tea. Mr W Thomas, tobacco. Mr E Jones, pipe, Mr Wolstencroft, bottle of porb.. Mr Brooker, bottle of wine. Mr Keepfer, Jun., spoons. Mr Griffiths, bottle of wine. Mr W G Roberts, couple of rabbits. Mr D H Davies, pair of ornaments. Mr R E Willian2s, c)gar- ettes. Mr E Williams, pair of pictured. Messrs Smith & Son, fountain pen. Mr T A Johnson, couple of rabbits. Mr Llo>d (saddler), braces. Mr Knowles, tie. A Friend, pouch. Mr Rutter, tie. Mr R Lloyd and Mi JO Lloyd, 2s each. Mrs Davies, Mr *Ir J Williams, and Mr Roberts, Is each. Mr Lloyd (Cotton Hall) and Mr J Williams, 29 each. Mr Jones, Is. Mr W Jones, la 6d. Mr Bellis, Is. Mr W Price, Is 6d. Mr Adams, U Mr W Williams, Mr W Wheeler, and Mrs Morris, 2s each. Mr W F Hughes, Mr J Roberts, Mr J H Palmer, Mrs G Hall, and Mr P Williams, 2s 6d each. Mr E Cartwright, 5s. Mr J Cooke, Mrs Wickenson, and Mr H Roberts, 2s 6d each. Mrs Jones, 2s. Mr R Kitching, Mr W Roberts, and Mr Lloyd Jones, 2s 6d each. Mr Smith, 2s. Mr Hughes (Crown), 5s. On Saturday last the members of the D Company, 1st V.B., R.W.F., completed their prize shooting. The prizes shot for on Satur- day were the Salusbury Cup and the Morris Tube Cup. The former was won by Bergt- Inst J Pays, and the latter by Corpl T E Lloyd. It was the fireb time that the Morris Tube Cup was offered for competition. The following were the scores in the two competitions:— SALUSBURY CUP. Sergt-Inst J Pays 7, Sergt R Williams 7, Sergt W Williams 6, Pte T Batten 6, Lance- Corpl J C Davies 5, Lance-Sergt J Williams 5, Pte E Jones 5, Pte E Hughes 5, Colr-Sergt T Roberts 5, Pte R Roberts 5, Pte W G Wain- wright 5; Sergt J Thomas, Lance-Corpl R P Jones, Corpl T E Lloyd, Pte E E Davies, and Pte J 0 Hughes 4 each. MORRIS TUBE CUP. Corpl T E Lloyd 22, Sergt W Williams 19, Pte T Batten 19, Sergt J 0 Thomas 19, Pte E Jones (336t) 19, Pte W G Wainwright 18, Pte E Hughes 18, Lance-Corpl R P Jones 17, Colr- Sergb T Roberts 17, Pte T A Davies 17, Sergt- Inst Pays 16, Pte R Roberts 15, Pte R A Bassett 15. J

ST. ASAP :1. OVERHEARD AT THE EARLY CLOSING MEETING One of the tradesmen spoke strongly in favour of closing at seven all the year round on the first three days of the week, and said he felt inclined to withdraw from the movement unless they could agree to that hour, when he was hailed with a cry, "Be a brick," and before he had time to reply was further met with another ejaculation Don't be a' brick or you may be used to complete the unfinished wall. We are fairly satisfied with the result of the meeting, and therefore won't I sigh-mait, This pun ia a bar-low. but there was room for the meek in an early closing meeting. HARVEST FESTIVAL By common consent harvest festiual services will be held in the Parish Church and in other places of worship on Thursday, October 10th. The special preachers have not bean decided upon. All places of business will be closed and the day kept as a general holiday. Nature in this happy harvest season has fulfilled the purpose of the year, and notwithstanding the grumble at the sunless skies and cold winds I with which the summer ot 1907 must be identi- Red. she has earned her rest and has given us another harvest. And in the wowls of Long- fellow, "Autumn like a faint old man sits down by the wayside aweary." And there is true philosophy in the custom of reserving thanksgiving for the day's meal and year's harvest. REPLY TO CITIZEN." What we particularly object in the attempt of Citizen to complete the limerick, is the adoption of the nomenclature of which he has not the slightest conception what it means. Does he think that because he resides in an ecclesiastical city, it entitles him to palm off as a "Citizen"? We wl'l be charitable, and attribute it to a delusion that the words "Resident" and "Citizen" are synonymous. Our journey through life has not been un- observant," and we know from experience that nature hates a vacuum, and that accounts for the elegant composition of one who imagines himself a Citizen." Had he kept his own counsel, no one would have been the wiser. We have a higher ideal of what constitutes Citizenship," than to take the instructions of a busybody as to what we shall indite for the benefit of our readers. ST ASAPH COUNTY SCHOOL. The following are the results of the central Welsh Board cortificate and matriculation examinations for 1907:-Honours certificate George Albert Paynter, for history, Latin (distinction), French (conversational), addi- tional mathematics, chemistry (senior certificate grade). Senior certificates Ernest Llewelyn Lloyd, for composition, English language (distinction), literature, history, arithmetic, elementary mathematics (distinction), Latin (distinction), French (conversational); Henry Jones Williams, for composition, Eoglish language, history, arithmetic, elementary mathematics (distinction), Latin French (con- versational) Junior certificates: Featherstone Lewis Jone, (6 subjects) John Vaughan Jones (8 subjects) William Stanley Roberts (8 sub- jects). Matriculation examinations.—London University, June, 1907, George Albert Paynter, division I. University of London, June, 1907, Henry Jones Williams, division II. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT. In response to a circular issused by the Rev W J Davies, vicar, to the following effect: There is a strong desire on the part of many of the tradesmen and shop assistants to make some move towards closing at a somewhat earlier hour than at present. For the further- ing of this object I hava been asked to convene a meeting of the tradesmen on Tuesday, Sep- tember 17th, in the Savings Bank, at 8.30 p.m." The meeting accordingly took place on Tuesday last, when there were present:—The Rev W J Davies, in the chair, Messrs J E Price (Liverpool House), D H Edwards (of Messrs E B Jones & Co.), J Thomas (Compton House), J Simon (Manchester House), J Emrys Jones (chemist), J A Tomkinson, Charles Robinson, F Meakin, &c. The proceedings were more or less discursive, but all present were practically unanimous that the present- hours of labour in the many places of business were too long, and for which there was no necessity. The shop-assistants were on the tender hooks while the momentous decision was be- ing arrived at. The conference and discussion lasted an hour and a half, and the result is as follows: -To close at 7.45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. At 1 p.m. on Thursdays, but no restrictions as to closing on Fridays and Saturdays, although it was mutually understood an endeavour would be made to close on Fridays as hitherto. The arrangement to be in force for twelve months. The result was received with disappointment by the shop assistants. Now that an amicable understanding has been arrived at, we hope it will be loyally carried out.

Interesting Extracts relating to Flintshire, from an Old Print dated 1610. THE AIR. The air is healthful and temperate, with- out any foggie clouds or fenny vaponrs, saving that sometimes there ariseth from the sea and the river Dee certain thick and smoky seemy mists, which nevertheless are not found hurtful to the inhabitants, who in this part live long and healthfully. THE CLIMATE. The clime is somewhat colder here than in Cheshire, by reason of the sea and the river that engirts the better part of her, by which the northern winds" being long carried upon the waters, blow the more cold; and that side of the country upward that lieth showy into the top have neither shelter nor defence, receiveth them into their full power, and is naturally a bul- wark from their violence unto her border- ing neighbours, that maketh the snow to lie much longer there than on the other side of the river. COMMODITIES. Fruits are scarce, but milk, butter, and cheese in plenty, as also a store of honey, of the which they make a pleasant wine, in colour like (in taste not much unlike) unto muskadine, which they call matheglim. Yea, in the days of Giraldas Cambrensis, near the place now called Holywell, was a rich mine of silver, in deeky after which men pierced and pried into the very bowels of the earth. INHABITANTS. The ancient inhabitants oC this country were the ordivices, a sturdy people against the Romans, but now most kind and gentle towards the English, and indeed make much of all strangers, except they be crossed, and then they are the contrary.

HOW TO MAKE "DUTCH TEARS." It is a great wonder to me," said an old chemist, "hy more boys do not take up chemical experiments as an amusement. Why, I can do things with the common mate- rials of every-day life which really seem to be more magical to the uninitiated than any of the wonders that are ordinarily performed by magicians on the public stage. Some of them are so simple, tha.t by carrying them out at a parlour entertainment a bright boy could achieve the reputation of a magician. Now, there are those curious little bubbles of glass known variously as Prince Rupert's drops and as Dutch tears.' Apparently they are merely little globules of glass with elongated tails made by heating a small glass rod in a flame, and allowing the molten drops to fall into water. After they have cooled, you may pound the thick part with a hammer or mallet, yet you cannot break them. e On the other hand, if you break a little piece off their tails, or touch any par* of them with a quartz crystal, they will dig. appear into the surrounding atmoophere guicker thno scow Will welt on a hot fixe,

FOR THROAT AND LUNGS. I Peps, the Scientific Cure for Coughs, &Ct I Bronchitis and consumption do not menace I the life of the Swiss peasant dwelling amidst I pine trees of the Alps, for the rich pine funo# I constantly bathe his throat and lungs as be I breathes, and keep the delicate tissues strong I and heathly. Observation of this robustness I has shed new light on the treatment of lung I and throat troubles, and led to the marvellous I discovery of Peps. I The breathing-in of the rich pine essences of | these strange and wonderful tablets, as they arfl I dissolved on the tongue, provides us with tbe I ideal breathing-cure for coughs, colds, chillS, I bronchitis, influenza, and many other distress, I ing ailments of the lungs, throat, and chest* I Peps are, in fact, a store-house for the richest I pine essences, gathered direct from Nature's I own forests, and compressed into a little tablet I with other refined medicine. The fumes frotO I the dissolving Peps do not pass into tbfl | stomach, as is the case with liquid mixtures I but are breathed down the throat and bronchial I tubes into the lungs, impregnating every inch I of membrane from the mouth to the furthermost I parts of the respiratory organs. I A germicide and antiseptic of exceptional I value is thus brought into direct contact with I the diseased surface of the throat and lungs.. I I Liquid cough mixtures, while they may please I the palate, and give the appearance of a cure by I reason of the opium, morphia, or other per- I nicious drugs which they contain, do not and I cannot reach the actual seat of disease as Peps do. I These medicines are merely swallowed into the I stomach, and there is no passage between the I stomach and the lungs. Peps strengthen the I actual tissues of the lungs and wind-pipe which I have been injured by the incessant coughing in I consumption, bronchitis, asthma, whooping I oough. influenza, &c. No home can afford to be I without this remarkable remedy, which has the i- enthusiastic recommendation of leading medical 1 men. Always, therefore, keep Peps bandy in 1 preference to uselessly sweet and drug-laden I cough mixtures. Seo the short distinctive I registered name, Peps, on the lid of every 1/1 J. I or 2/9 box. I

The Llansannan Shooting j Affray. I On Wednesday morning, before Captain I Cole (presiding), and Mr R E Hughes, a I special county magistrates court was con- I vened, for the purpose of hearing the charge I preferred against William Roberts, Bryn- I eglwys, Llansannan, a gamekeeper, of ft shooting with intent to do grevious bodily I harm to Edwin Jones, of Brynaden, Llan- I sannan, some time ago. The injured man I has not being able to appear in court since I the alleged offence, and each week it has- ft been necessary to formally remand the I defendant, who was admitted to bail. It is ft now, however, definitely decided that the I case should be investigated on Wednesday I next; until when the defendant is remanded. I The application for such remand was made- I by Supt Hugh Jones, who informed the I court that the injured man was recovering, I and his medical attendant had told witness, I he would be able to appear in court a week I hence. | The Magistrates' Clerk: Are we to take I it definitely that the case will be gone into 1 this day week ? t Supt Hugh Jones: Yes. The doctor says I he will be able to appear then. I The case was then remanded until I Wednesday next; the defendant being I admitted to the same bail as before.—Mr 0 I R Mosley appeared on behalf of the I defendant. I -<

A WASTE OF GOOD ENGLISH. I Bobby's mother was often distressed by I her email son's lapses from correct speech, I all the more because his reports from school I were always so good. "Bobby," she said, plaintively, one day, "why do you keep telling Major to I set up when you know 'sit up is what you should say? Oh, well, mother," Bobby answered, hastily, "of course I have lots of grammar^ but I don't like to waste it on Major when he doesn't know the difference, being a dog."

SUPPOSING. Supposing trees grew down, like beets, ill, orchard and in dell; ro climb for pears and oranges we'd simplv dig a well! ° Supposing1 rain was black as ink; imagine what a sight 'Twould often make of picknickers, attired in. pretty white! Supposing birds were eagle-big-, and walked in. stead of flew; I'd like to know what chance there'd be to take a stroll, don't you? Suppose that snow was hard and hot, instead of soft and cold. How dreadfully the people who slipped down in it would scold! Supposing fishes swam in air, as thick as in the sea, 'Mid whales and sharks and porpoises, liow frightened we would be! Supposing we fell up, just think how very faff we'd fall! And presently the earth would have no people left at all!

A TELL-TALE BUTTON. When Jasper Green was going down the- lane on the west side of the churchyard on his way home from school one afternoon, he looked up and saw a chattering young jack- daw sitting on a ledge about a foot above the stained glass west window of the church. Jasper had long wished for such a bird, so he made up his mind to try to capture this one. So he wrapped a stone in his cap, and made a ball by tying it round with string. He threw and hit the edge of the ledge where the bird sat. Jasper threw again, and with such force that it loosened the string, and the stone bounded out and went through the centre of the beautiful west window. On reaching the lane he halted to put his cap on. and then found he had lost the button from the top of it. This discovery made him more uneasy, for the button was one from his father's old regimental coat, and anyone find- ing it in tne church or churchyard would have a proof that Jasper had been there. If only I can find that button I shall be safe," he told himself when in bed that night, and he made up his mind to go and search so carefully for it that he would be sure to find it. The next day being a half-holiday, Jasper- went hopefully into the buildings but on reaching the belfry he was startled by the sound of footsteps, and on looking round he saw, to his dismay, Mr. Lawrence, a church- warden, coming down the aisle. A minute later his hand was on Jasper's shoulder, and with his eyes fixed upon the boy's face he spoke words that were truly alarming to him. I have found a button be- longing to you, Jasper," he said. You are here in search of it, eh? He advised him to speak the whole truth about the matter, and Jasper obeyed, and was dealt with as leniently as possible. Part of the cost of the damage was paid for with money from Jasper's savings ban A, and part from his poor mother's hard earnings. This heavy cost made Jasper realise how much trouble can be caused by a careless deed, and that far more sorrow is caused by hiding an accident than by owning to it as soon as possible, which is the right thing to do. for an innocent person ia likely to be accused whilst the guLtv one is keeping silence. Marjory's mother was ill, and ?o her father was helping llrlr to dre.ss. He had succeeded in getting her arms in the sleeve? and through the armholes of her garment,. and had buttoned her into them. Then he told her to put on her shoes herself, and he would button them. Ho soon diseovccd that she was vainly ;-tliving to put a left shoe on her right foot. Why. Mar- jory," lie said. impatiently, "dont you linow any better than that? You are putting your shoes on the wrong feet.' Dev s all de foots I dot. papa," replied Marjory, tearfully. 4 tic%