Denbighshire Free Press

BIRTHS. EBOCZ.—September 13th, at 19, Gladstone Villas, Denbigh, the wife of Mr W Ewart Brock, of a son. WILLIA.VG. -September 11th, at Bryn Orme, Denbigh, the wife of the Rev J Tudno Williams, M.A., of a son. MARRIAGES. BEECH—SMITH.—September 12th, at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel, Ruthin, by the Rev R J Jones, Llanelidan, Miss Jennie Beech, Criocor, Llanfair D.C., to Mr Joshua Smith, Olasgoed, Llanfair D.C. WHITMDRE —HALL.—On the 8th inst., at St Joseph's, Colwyn Bay, by the Rev Father Cumberford, Mathew Whitmore, to Susan Hall, both of St Asaph. DEATHS. JONES.—September 19th, at 10, Temple Bar- square, Denbigh, Bessie, the beloved child of Mr and Mrs Isaac Jones, aged 8 months. LLOYD. -September 15th, at Tanypark, Den- bigh, aged 76 years, Anne, widow of the late Thomas Lloyd, of Perthewig, Trefnant. Interment at Trefnant Church, September 19th. ROBERTS.—September 16th, at the Chapel House, Waen, Bodfari, Mr. Peter Roberta; aged 74 years. IN MEMORIAM. ROBEMs.-In loving memory of Robert Roberts, Elwy-terrace, St. Asaph, who departed this life September 20th, 1906. Weep not for me my children dear, For you I labourM many a year; I always strove and did my best, And now I've gone to my Heavenly Rest. From his Wife and Children.

Late Advertisement. TO BE SOLD, a SHED with Galvanized Roof, Wooden sides, two Doors. Char- nell's Well, Denbigh.-Apply J Edgar, Market Hall, Denbigh. *o5

DENBIGH. BOOKBINDING.—Books Neatly and Cheaply Bound by Mr. E. M. Jones, Eclipse Book- binding Works, Portland Place, Denbigh, uc DENBIGH NEWS. Other Denbigh News will be found on page 6. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The officiating minister at the above Church,, next Sunday, will be the Rev 0 S Symond, B.A., Ruthin. HONEY. At Conway honey fair on Friday Mrs E Jones, Machno-place, Denbigh, won the follow- ing prizas:—Light-coloured run honey (open to cot'gers holding less than an acre) 2, Mrs E Jone3, Denbigh. Open 1, Mrs E Jones, Denbigh.

PICNICING. Yesterday (Thursday) a party of young ladies from Messrs Densons' well-known establish- ment had a picnic party to the Crest. A very pleasant time was spent, all enjoying them- selves but one who experienced great difficulty in getting the fire to light I BOWLS. Aftei exciting and wen-contested games in the initial rounds, the final stage was reached yesterday (Thursday), of the competition, amongst the members of the Bowling Green, for the silver tankard, of unique design, presented by the High Sheriff of Denbighshire (Mr S J Waring). The finalists were Mr D Knowles, and Mr W James, North and South Wales Bank, and Mr Knowlea succeeded in defeating his opponent by 11-3, 11-4, thereby becoming the winner of the cup. I PRESENTATION TO THE RECTOR. As previously announced in our columns, it is intended to make a presentation to the I Rector of Denbigh, on his leaving Denbigh for Wrexham. The Churchwardens and Sides- men of the two Churches have the arrangements n hand, and will greatly facilitate the matter it intending subscribers will pay in their subscriptions, without delay, to the National Provincial Bank, the North and South Wales Bant, or either of the Churchwardens, Messrs II Humphreys'Roberts, David Williams, S M Dalton, or W M Buller. The subscription list I will close in a few days, and a meeting of the subscribers will be called to decide the form of presentation. FOOTBALL. The Denbigh Cfailfch Guild F.C. are playing r '.jhei.r first trial match this season on the Graig :toå Field to-day (Saturday). The teams selected are as f allows :Probables: Goal, W Hughes; backs, D and E Hughes half backs, J 0 Hughes, D A Kelly, and Walt Lewis; forwards, ifred Lloyd, E Barnett Jones, W Raws on Hughes, J Parry Evans, and George .Lewis (captain). Possibles: Goal, Charlie Lewk-i backs, Alf Ward and John Morris; halt backs, J Helsby, J Tuckfield, Francis Jones; forwards, Edward Jones, J R Jones, Walt Griffiths, T Millward, and W Sayle. Kick-off at 2.15. Referee, Mr J 0 Thomas.— The Church Guild have decided not to amal- gamate with the Denbigh Town F.C., as before stated in our columns, but to play in the same f,eld,ts they did last season. SALEM WESLEYAN CHAPEL. An event of quite an interesting character took place at the above Chapel, on Thursday, the occasion being a gathering of members and adherents to welcome the Rev D Thomas, and his family, and the Rev W Price (Sb Asaph), to their midst, and to formally open a recently formed bible class. The meeting was presided over by Mr E H Roberts (Llye Gwilyn), and in addition to himself, speeches of welcome, on behalf of the church, were delivered by Messrs John Roberts (Railway Stores), D Jackson, D Davies and J Leonard Hughes, and no doubt many others would have done so had time permitbed. The reverend gentlemen replied in words full of feeling and encouragement and exhorted their hearers to be faithful to and unite with them in the great and good cause they had at heart. Solos of refined quality were rendered daring the meeting by Misses Myra and Olive Thomas (Llys Meddyg), and Master Hywel Arfon Owen, Miss E B Jones (Gwynfa), playing the accompaniment. After the meeting, supper was served to all in the schoolroom, and which was well prepared by Mrs Roberts (Railway Stores), who was efficiently helped by a host of willing hands.

Annual Stock Sale. The Hafod Elwy and Fforeat great annual stock sale, by Messrs Claugh & Co., took place at Denbigh Smithfield OD Tuesday last. This well-known stock sale had at- tracted a large number of buyers, and the Smithfield had the appearance of a regular fair day. The stock was much larger than usual, and the quality better on the whole. The Hafod Elwy stock made the following prices :-Lambs, 14s to 23s 3d; ewes, 15s 6d to 25a; the heifers an average of iCS 17s 6d; bullocks rising two years old an average of glo Ins Od. The Fforest stock: —Welsh lambs from 7s 9d to 16s cross-bred cheviots, 29s 3d to 30s; Welsh wethers, 15s to 18s; Welsh ewes, from 15s to 24s 3d cross-bred cheviots, 30s to 35s. The cattle was a graad selection. The heifers were put under the hammer first, and the auctioneers had no trouble in disposing of a large number from 27 2s 6d to iClI 12s tid. The bullocks rising two years old also fetched ready buyers, especially the matched bullocks, making from iC8 to 210 10s a head. The older bollocks, a grand class of coloury cattle, made from ClO 10s to 214 12s 6d. The auctioneers, at the conclusion of the sale, thanked the com- pany for their attendance, and declared that every head had been sold out bona- fide, about 1,300 to 1,400 sheep, and about 90 cattle. Luncheon after the sale was given at the Royal Oak Temperance Hotel.

Henllan Street Mission Room. FAREWELL TEA AND SOCIAL CONCERT TO THE RECTOR OF DENBIGH. On Thursday afternoon, at the newly erected Mission Room, in Henllan-street, a farewell tea and social evening was attended by a large number of people. The tea, in the afternoon, and the concert in the evening in the National Schools, were arranged prior to the departure of the Rector of Denbigh (the Rev Daniel Davies) to the living of Wrexham,-an appointment to which he was recently pre- ferrad, and which he will take up in the course of a few weeks. The responsibility of catering for the tea, was well undertaken by Mrs Roberts, the Golden Lion, who is to be congratulated upon the success that attended her efforts. Valuable assistance in the management of the affairs was rendered by Mrs Parry, Mrs Jones, Mrs Hugh Jones, Mrs Christmas H Lewis, Mrs H Hughes, Mrs Thomas, -Mrs W Thomas, Mrs Miller, Mrs Bassett, Misses Jones, A Jones, Hugh Williams, L Hughes, A Hughes, Alice Davies, Lizzie Barnett, Jones, Miss Hughes and Misses Hughes. The concert in the evening was presided over by Mr Downing, Pyrocantha, and was in every way a success, this being chiefly due to the excellent programme arranged by the hon secretary, Mr Howell Daniels, High-street, which was as follows :-Plaao- forte duett, Misses Doris Williams and Nellie Davies. Duett, Masters John Henry and Gwilym Jones. Song by the Choir, conducted by Mr Daniel Davies. Solo, 'Queen of the Earth,' Miss Gwen Hamer, Solo, Mr J T Hughes. Solo, Miss Mary Jones (encored). Recitation, 'Queen's Last Ride,' Miss Jennie Thomas. Violin solo, Master W Hugh Jones. Solo, Won't you buy my little Flower,' Miss B Roberts. Choir, *0 let the hills resound,' conductor, Mr Daniel Davies. Recitation. I Post- man,' Mr Emlyn Davies. Solo, Miss Eva Cooke. Recitation, Mr Hugh Williams (encored). Solo, Miss Phyllis Pierce Hughes. Solo and chorus, 4 Growing Little Mushroom,' Miss Doris Williams, Misses Katie Jones, Gladys Lewis, Pearl Miller, Nellie Davies, and Gertie Homan. Violin solo, Miss Myfanwy Lloyd Jones. Choir (conductor, Mr Daniel Davies). The National Anthem was sung by Miss Eva Cooke, and heartily taken up by all present. Daring the evening, a presentation was made to the Rector (the Rev Daniel Davies) by Capt Thomas on behalf of the subscribers and the members of the Mission Room Sunday School. The present was in the shape of a photo of the Mission Room and the Sunday School Scholars, and engraved thereon was the inscription "Presented to the Rector, Rev. Daniel Davies, B.A., on his preferment to the living of Wrexham, by the Mission Room Sunday School, Henllan-street, Denbigh, Sept. 19th, 1907." The Rector feelingly returned thanks. Capt Thomas proposed and Mr J T Hughes seconded a vote of thanks to Mrs Roberts. The Rector pro- posed and Mr J T Hughes seconded, votes of thanks to the Chairman, Capt Thomas, the hon sec (Mr Howell Daniels), and all who had taken part in the programme. Daring the presentation, speeches were made by Mr Downing (the chairman) and Mr J T Hughes. The stage was decorated by Mr Hugh Jones, Victoria villas, Castle-hill. Plants being kindly lent by Miss Griffith, Plas Pigot, and flowers given by Mrs Harrison, Goppa. The secretary (Mr Howell Daniels) wishes to thank all who assisted him in disposing of the tickets.

DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Denbigh Town Council was held at the Council Uhamber, Town Hall, Denbigh, when in the absence of the Mayor (Councillor R. Owen) the chair was occupied by Mr. Boaz Jones (deputy mayor), other members pre- sent were Messrs James Hughes, H D fughes, F B Clough, S Luat Griffiths, J umjphreys Jones, William Parry, T Lloyd Jones, S T Miller, J Morris Davies, and R Humphreys Roberts, with the Town Clerk (Mr J Parry Jones), tie depnty Town Clerk (Mr Edward Parry), the Borough Surveyor (Mr John Davies), the Sanitary Inspector (Mr H Lee Jones), and the Rate Collector (Mr William Price). Apologies for absence were received from the Mayor, Messrs- C Cottom and J H Wynne. THE COST OF THE STATION DEPUTATION. Arising out of an item in the Finance Committee's report as follows :I The Town Clerk, balance of expenses of deputa- tion to London (6th to 8th August, 1907), re Railway Station," Mr J Morris Davies asked why the claim had been put in. The Council had voted an amount to cover expenses, and now a further claim had been put in. He thought a statement showing how the money was spent should, be put in. Mr James Hughes said that the deputa- tion had cost each one of them C3 or £ 4 more than what was allowed. XIO was voted for the three who formed the deputation, which was absolutely inade- quate. The Town Clerk could bear him out in what he said that the cost had much exceeded the £ 5. Mr R Humphreys Roberts said he agreed with Mr Morris Davies that a statement showing how the £5 was used should be put in. Mr James Hughes asked why they should render an account. They had gone as a deputation for the Council, and had to spend much more money than what was allowed them, besides the time they had lost by haying to go as a deputation. Mr Miller also protested against the remarks made by Messrs J Morris Davies and R Humphreys Roberts. The cost of the deputation was very much more than what was allowed. As far as he was con- cerned the Council should go on their own deputations in the future. The matter was ruled out of order by the chairman, and therefore dropped. WHOLE COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Whole Council in Committee, held on the 27th day of August. Present: Messrs R Humphreys Roberts] John Morris Davies, T Lloyd Jones, H D Hughes, J H Wynne, C Cottom, and William Parry. Apologies for non attend- ance were received from the Mayor, Messrs James Haghes, F B Clough, and S Lunt Griffiths. It was resolved 44 That in the absence of the Mayor, Mr R Humphreys Roberts take the chair. The Town Clerk reported that he had been served with a County Court summons in respect of Mr R D Hughes' claim for damages for the flooding of his premises alleged to have been caused by certain drainage works carried out on his pre- mises. It was resolved" That the Town Clerk be instructed to defend the action, and that he be authorized to take all necessary steps for that purpose." Also reselved That the monthly meet- ing of the Council on the 19th day of September next be convened for 5.30 p.m. instead of 2.30 p.m., as the County Court would be held on the same day." Mr R Humphreys Roberts moved the Moption of the report, which was seconded by Air J Morris Davies, and carried. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Highway, &c., Com- mittee, held on the 27th day of August. Present: Mr R Humphreys Roberts (chair- man), Messrs J Morris Davies, H D Hughes, and J H Wynne. Resolved 44 That the consideration of the draining of the Penporchell meadow be deferred until the Committee have an opportunity of, inspecting the Henllan waterworks and source of supply." The Surveyor's report with reference to the footpath to Dr Johnson's monument was considered, and it was left to the Chairman and the Town Clerk to inter- view the trustee of the Dolhyfryd estate with the view of coming to an amicable arrangement. A letter was read from Mr J H Hughes with reference to the Pioneer shop blinds, and it was resolved That Mr Hughes be informed that the blinds must not drop lower than 8 feet above the footpath, and that his attention be drawn to the blockage of the footpath by the exposure of goods outside the shop." The Inspector was authorised to sell the refuse at the lower depot for the sum of R2. A letter was read from Messrs Densons as to the broken flagstones outside their shop, and the committee having inspected the same, it was agreed that the Chairman see Messrs Densons as to their contri- buting towards the cost of new flagstones to replace the broken ones. The Committee also inspected Mr Moses Roberts' property on Castle-hill with reference to his claim for alleged damage to a lean-to building consequent on the subsidence of the land after the drainage works. It is recommended That notwith- standing the fact that Mr Roberts had signed a receipt in full discharge of his claim in respect of such works, he be, offered the sum of JE2 10s (without prer judice) towards the cost of making good the damage to the building." 0 iijThe Ohainpau has seen Messrs Deasons, aud they are prepared to contribute 17s 6d towards the cost of ^flagstones to replace the broken ones. Mr It Humphreys Roberts moved the adoption of the abovo report. Mr J Humphrey Jones seconded, and it was eventually carried. MR. MOSES ROBERTS' PROPERTY. Mr T Lloyd Jones thought the Council were establishing a dangerous precedent 0 el in recommending the payment of S2 10s. to Mr Moses Roberts for the alleged damage to the lean-to building on his pro- perty in Bull-lane in consequence of the subsidence of the laud after the drainage works. By paying this ciaim they were opening the door for endless claims. Mr James Hughes agreed with Mr Lloyd Jones. There was no evidence of the building having subsided in consequence of the drainage works. He had seen the property himself and was sure that the subsidence was not due to the drainage works. Mr Miller did not remember any signs of the drain having done any harm. Mr James Hughes proposed that the paragraph relating to Mr Moses Iiobsrts' property should be deleted from the re- port. Mr S T Miller seconded, but on going to the vote the motion was lost by one vote. JOHNSON'S MONUMENT FOOTPATH. Mr Miller called attention to the above footpath. It was a public footpath and had been used 120 years, and he could not see why it should be regarded as a private footpath now. Mr Morris Davies said the path did not [lead to Johnsun's Monument, and the public had no right through it. The oaly place that was public was the part through the field, about 200 yards from the mona- ment. Mr Clough also stated that the public had no right along that footpath. The public way thera was up by the mill. He could not see why tbey approached Mr» Blaekwall at all.. The path was the dividing mark between the Gwaenynog! and Dolhyfryd estates. The accomodation i road for the public was up by Pandy. They would have to be careful how they I mo7ed in the matter. Mr Humphreys Roberts said the Council had better leave this matter alone. The matter had been left in the hands of the Chairman of the Highway Committee, and the Town Clerk. Mr Miller thought it was very late in the day for the boards to be put up, and he could not understand why it was a private road. It had always been a public road he was sure. It had been so for the last 20 years for him to remember. WHOLE COUNCIL LN COMMITTEE. I At a meeting of the whole Council in committee, held on the 7th day of Septem- ber. Present, the Mayor (in the chair), Messrs J Humphrey Jones, J Morris Davies, T Lloyd Jones, J H Wynne, C Cottom, R Humphreys Roberts, and William Parry. The Inspector reported the existenoe of a nuisance upon the premises, Nos. 21 and 23, High-street, owing to the blocking of the drain, and it was resolved, That the inspector be authorised io serve the requisite official notices upon Mr W Price Jones and Mr R D Hughes, the owners of the premises Nos 21 and 23, High-street, to abate the nuisance upon the said premises I which is apparently caused by the blocking j of their drain, and to take such further! steps as may be necessary thereon." Mr Boaz J'ones proposed, and Mr T Lloyd Jonee seconded the adoption of the foregoing report.—Carried. FINANCE &c., COMMITTEE. THE RATES. At a meeting of the Finance &c., Com- mittee, held on the 12th day of September. Present, Mr J Humphrey Jones (chairman), the Mayor, Messrs Boaz Jones, and C Cottom. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs T Lloyd Jones and William Parry. It was reported that the Local Govern- ment Board had confirmed the Smithfield byelaws authorising the holding of weekly fairs, and the Surveyor was instracted to report as to the cost of painting the bye- laws on a board in the Smithfield. It was also recommended that the Council take into consideration the qaestion of holding the fairs weekly." Estimates for a general district rate and a borough rate for the half-year ending 31st March, 1908, were submitted for con- sideration, and the committee recommend the adoption of the following estimates (copies of which can be inspected at the Town Clerk's office), viz., an estimate for a general district rate for the above- named period amounting to the sum of 92,267 16s 5d, which is equivalent to a rate of Is lOd in the 91. An estimate for a borough rate for the same period amount- ing to the sum of 4330 12s lOd. The accountant submitted his petty cash account for the past month, and it was resolved 44 that the petty cash cheque to the 30th September be for £ 90." It was resolved U That a stall in the butchers' market be let to Mr Stephen Davies, butcher, for Is 3d per week." That Mr William Williams, Bagillt, be allowed the use of the cupboard storeroom in the tub butter market for 53 per annum, payable in advance." Several bills were recommended for payment. Mr J Humphrey Jones proposed the adoption of the above report. Mr T Lloyd Jones seconded, and it was ultimately carried. Mr Miller said he was sorry to note that in the estimates of the general district rates, the rates had been risen to Is lOd from Is 8d. The estimates for the High- ways Committee were lower than they had been for some years previous, so the High- ways Committee could not be the cause of the rise. Mr J Humphrey Jones, on behalf of the Finance Committee, as the chairman of the committee, said the committee had gone very carefully into the various items, and regretted very much to have to levy an- other 2d. but they had been obliged to in order to meet the liabilities. There had been a lot of repairing by the steam roller a cost of about £80, tar sprinkling had cost about JE70, and with other incidental expenses it made X:7,00, As they all knew, a penny rate would yeild X100 whilst a 2d. rate would yeild X200, and the cause of the extra 2d was to meet the C200 for the steam rolling and tar sprink- ling, &c. The rates even then were 6d hs3 than 18 months ago. They had to pay £ §00 drainage loan, and it was an im- possibility to reduce the r-aigi when there j were such expenses. He could assure the couucil that the. finance of the borough was supervised to the best interest of the borough. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. The Town Clerk read the report of the whole Council in Committee, which stated that the health of the Borough was ex- ceptionally good. There were no cases of infectious diseases in the borough. THE BOROUGH ACCOUNTS. Mr T Lloyd Jones called attention to the fact that the accounts for the half- year ending March had not yet been audited. The Borough Accountant was not treating, the Council in a courteous manner at all. It was stated at, the last Council meeting that the accounts would be audited and printed by this meeting, but this had not been done. They let the matter glide on at every Coun- cil meeting, and last March the accounts for the last two years were presented, whereas they should have been presented every six months. If they let the matter glide on as they did, they would have the same thing over again. He proposed that the Borough Accountant should be written to or seen,and told that the reports would have to be presented by the nertt meeting. Mr J Morris Davies seconded, and it was carried. SMITHFIELD RECEIPTS. The borough accounts in his repoyt stated that the Smithfield receipts showed a decrease of £3 6s. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. A A letter was read from the Clerk to the Denbigh District Higher Education Com- mittee requesting the Council to again suspend the operation of the borough scheme for higher education, and also applying for a grant of X50 for higher education purposes in the borough during the ensuing session. Mr James Hughes proposed that the grant be given. Mr Miller seconded, and- it was carried unanimously.

NICE DISHES. CHEESE EGG TOAST.-Boil two eggs hard, pound them into a mortar with enough cream to make them into a paste, season with pepper and salt, and mix in a tablespoonfuL of grated cheese. Toasts a round of bread from a tin loaf, cut off the crust, butter it, and cut into four or six pieces. Spread each piece thinly with anchovy paste, pile the egg mixture on the top, and cover with breadcrumbs, and a tiny bit of butter on each piece. Place in the ovea to get hot, and serve. Å ITALIAY SALAD.—Cut up some cold boiled turnips and carrots with the remains of cold arti- ehokes. add a oeetroot cut into dice, and a gene- rous sprinkling of cold peas, with a head of celery chopped into small pieces. Pour over it a salad dressing made by putting a teaspoonful of mixed mustard into a bowl with the same quan- tity of castor sugar, and slowly adding two table- spoonfuls of salad oil in drops till the whole be well mixed. Then add by degrees (so as to pre- vent curdling) four tablespoonfuls of milk and two of vinegar, with salt and red pepper to taste. APPLES A LA PORTTTGAISE.—Choose some good- eized, full-flavoured cooking apples; carefully re- move the peel and core, but without cutting through the fruit, and stew them gently in svrup till tender, but do not let them break. then plaoe them in a glass dish and fill the centres with strawberry jam. and IHV on each apple two or three glace cherries. Meantime, boil up the syrup, and, when thickened, colour with a little cochineal, and pour round the apples before serving. APPLE TRIFLE. --Scald, as many apples as, when pulped, will cover the dish you design to use to the depth of two or three inches. Before you place them in the dish add to them the nnd of half a lemon, grated fine, and sugar to your I palate. Mix half a pint of milk. half a pint of cream, and the yolk of an egg; scald it over the firf", keeping it stirring, and do not let it boil; add a little sugar, and let it stand till cold; then lay it over the apples, and finish with the cream whip. Gooseberry trifle is made the same way, substituting a little nutmeg for tho orange-peel. HARICOTS VFPTs BRFTOSXE.—Cut some ten- der young French beans into lozenge-shaped pieces, and boil uncovered in plenty of salted water until tender. Then drain and allow to cool. Melt ljoz. of butter in a saute nan. add the beans, and tGf". them lightly in the butter for a few minutes, seasoning them with pepper and lemon-juice. Have ready a tablespoonful of thick white sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cream, and nicely seasoned. Stir it into the vegetable, allow to get thoroughly hot. and eerve, sprinkling the top with finely-minced parsley.

RUTHIN. Other Ruthin News on PaRe 6. CRICKET. At Rhyl on Saturday last the Commercials played the Ruthin St Peter's Church Club at cricket, and won by 82 runs for 4 wickets, as against 44 runs, all out, for tl-e visitors. COUNTY COURT ACTION. The case of McClellan v. Hughes, from the Ruthin district, entered in yesterday's Denbigh County Court, was adjourned to be beard at the next court at Ruthin, during October. DEATH OF A VALUABLE MARE. Whilst driving home from Mold, on Wednes- day, Mr John Jones, of Green Park, lost, by death, a most valuable mare. Whilst proceed- ing along the road, the mare suddenly dropped to the ground, and died instantly, from some heart affection, presumably.

Death of Dr. J. R. JENKINS, Colomendy, Ruthin. It is our painful duty, this week, to record the death of one of Ruthin's most respected and esteemed inhabitants in the person of Dr Josiah Roberts Jenkins, who passed away on Monday evening lasC, to the extreme regret of one and all who knew him, and these are not a few. For some time past he had been in failing health, and considerable anxiety was felt as to his recovery. For one who had reached so advanced an age, however—he was in his 81st year-he progressed wonderfully, but his last indisposition proved of a serious nature, despite the loving and devoted care bestowed upon him at home, and the skilled medical attention of Dr W F Byford, and trained nurses; and so after a long illness he passed peacefully away as above stated. The sad news caused quite a gloom to o'erspread the town and neighbourhood, and the sincerest of sympathy and condol- ence is feelingly expressed towards Mrs Jenkins and family in the sad bereavement and irreparable loss they have sustained. He leaves a widow, two daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. The deceased, who was an M.D. of Aberdeen, was one of the best known medical practitioners in North Wales, and continued in practise until his health began to fail about three years or so ago, when he also resigned the position as surgeon to H.M. Prison-an appointment he faithfully filled for many years, and was succeeded by Dr W F Byford. He bad al filled the position of Medical Officer to the Ruthin Workhouse. In public life he bad played no small important part. In October, 1865, the Ruthin Municipal Authority honoured him by electing him to an aldermanic seat on the council to fill an extraordinary vacancy the minute re- lating to it being recorded on the council's book as follows:—"Be it remembered that Josiah Roberts Jenkins, of Ruchin, surgeon, was this day elected alderman for the borough of Rutbin to fill up an extraordinary vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Alderman Isaac Clarke." From that date onward, until he resigned in November of 1892, he continued in office, and was one of the leading members of the council. So much so that in Nov- ember of 1868 he was unanimously appointed Mayor of the Borough, in succession to Councillor William Lloyd, solicitor (now deceased)—the father of the late Mr William Lloyd, town clerk., In this respect it might be mentioned that the late Mr John Jenkins, Plasyward- the deceased's brother-had had the mayoralty conferred on him in 1866. So well did Dr Jenkins uphold the dignity of office as head of civic affairs that he was re-elected for the next year, during which the Ruthin Fire Brigade became the possessors of their manual fire engine which bears upon it a brass plate with the following inscription J R Jenkios, Mayor. A.D. 1869. R Edwards, town! clerk" After a lapse of six years he was again honoured with the mayoralty in 1876. For 24 years he studied the interests of the town and ratepayers n generally as an alderman of the Council, and in regretfully receiving his resignation, it is recorded on the minutes that a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his excellent services during his term of oiSce. He filled many public appointments, aud was at one time a lieutenant colonel surgeon of the 1st V.B. of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In June, 1881, he qualified as a justice of the peace for Denbighshire, and took an active part in the administration of the law, so far as it rel&ted to petty and quarter sessions in the conaiy. He was up to the time of his decease a director of the Ruthin Gas and Water Companies, and held a governor- ship of the Ruthin Grammar School and the Ruthin Charities. Throughout hie life he had always been a staunch Church- man and Conservative, and did much, in the latter respest, towards promoting the cause generally, and especially so in the Denbigh boroughs during the election campaign of the Hon George T Kenyon. He had also beea an energetic member of the Primrose League. In private life he was much respeated for his generous dis position and kindly thought of those in poores circumstances, and by his death there remains a gap that will be ditticult to fill, and bía- presence will be sadly missed. It was but two years or so ago that he and Mrs Jenkins (itee Msss Williams, Lys), Derwen), celebrated their golden wedding after 50 years of happy married life. He was one of, Ruthin's oldest inhabitants one who had seen many changes- in the ancient borough, aad who during the many years he was spared to be amongst them had earned their deapest respeei and esteem. The funeral, of a public character, took place to-day (Friday), the interment Wing made in the family vault in the cemotery of Derwen Church. On Sunday evening a memorial service will be held in St Peter's Church, Ruthin, at 7 p.m.

Eiffel lower MILK PUDDING A id. packet makes a delicious milk pudding in ten minutes, Try i4 You will be delighted. We Stand Alone When it comes to the Highest Quality of Goods- combined with the Lowest Scale of Prices. "SEEING IS BELIEVING," I COME AND SEE Finest Quality Groceries, Rich, Fat Cheshire Cheese, Delicious Irish Bacon. 0UE Is 6d TEA "a,r,e"°"s Value. Bread made from the Finest Flour obtainable. Our belief is that Clipping the Prices makes the Business grow. NOTE—and Don't Forget, E. B. JONES & CO., The Peoples' Providers, DENBIGH, RUTHIN, & ST. ASAPH.

Ruthin County School for 1 Girls. At the recent examination of the Central Welsh Board, the following certificates were won by the SchoolHonours certificate, Letta Thomas, in Latin, Welsh, and Botany. Senior certificate, Blodwen Emily Jones, in com- position, English language, literature, history, mathematics, Welsh, Botany. Madge A Jones in composition, English literature, history, arithmetic, Latin, Welsh, Botany. Junior certificate, Fanny Gladys Bridgwater, in com- position, English language, history, arithmetic, mathematics, Latin, French and theory of music. Dilys Mary Gee, in composition, English language, history. arithmetic, mathematics, French, Botany, geography and drawing, with distinction. Mena Greensmith, in composition, English language, literature, history, Arithmetic, with distinction, nvithem- atics, Latin, French, Botany, geography and drawing with distinction, Gwendoline Pierce, in composition, English language, literature, history, mathematics, Latin, French, Botany, geography, drawing. Hhoda Price, in com- position, English language, history, arithmetic, Welsh, Botany. Mar) Irene Roberts, in composition, English language, literature, history, arithmetic, mathematics, Latin, Bot- any, theory of music.

ABERGELE FOOTPATH DISPUTE It is stated that the right-of-way dis- pute between the Abergele Parish Council and Mr Dugald Scott, Pias U chaf, with regard to the closing up of several public footpaths, has been settled to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. The contro- versy, which originated about eighteen months ago, has, at times, been extremely bit.ter. It is understood that on Wednes- day Mr Scott's solicitors, in a protracted interview with Mr E H Millward, clerk to the Parish Council, came to the conclusion that the only satisfactory course open to their client was to admit that he was not jastified in obstructing the paths in the way that be bad. At the same time Mr Scott was anxious that the public should know that what he had don6 had been due to a misunderstanding as to the respective rights of parties.

ABERGELE REVISION COURT. At the Abergele Revision Court, yester- day (Thursday), Mr E A Crabbe, solicitor, applied for the transfer of two service votes to the occupiers' list. In reply to the Revising Barrister, he said the votes were a gardener and a coachman in the service of Colonel Mellor. They occupied houses owned by their employer, and adjoining his stable yard. They held proper tenancy agreements for Col Mellor. The Revising Barrister said if those were not servier- votes, he did not know what were, but he would allow them on the evidence. The Barrister ask a qaestion with re- spect to a name on the occupieis list for the parish of Bettws. The Assistant Overseer said it was all right. Mr Mill- ward, Assistant :Over:5eer f t iji,erparisbes, said the niiine ht-d been struck off another list because he was a pauper. The Bettws Overseer said he was not aware of that. All he knew was that the man occupied the house. He seemed to have work all the time, and was often drinking. Toe name was struck off. 0 The Barrister commented upon the fre- quency of father and son having the same name, and said if the Welsh people could be persuaded to distinguish between father and son the work of the court would be facilitated. There were no claims or alterations to be made in the lists of Abergele (Urban), and the Barrister complimenting Mr Mill- ward upon the excellent manner in which the lists had been prepared, said he hoped that he might long be spared to do the work as well. All the Barrister had to do was to strike out the names of two electors who had inconsiderately died since the the publication of the lists. The Assistant Overseer for one of the parishes of the district had supplied the party agents with the list he had published, but had overlooked the clerk to the County Council, and therefore the Revis- ing Barrister.

A BUMPER CROP. 1] A Kansas man was telling stories with refer- ence to the propensity of farmers to overstate the sizo of their wheat-crops, says a writer in the Sunday Magazine. He told of an elderly man in Topeka. who was engaged in the hardware busi- ness. A farmer, who was always giving skilfully padded accounts of his wheat-harvest, called on the hardware dealer, one day and began b18 usual boa6tin,g. rP. "You don't tell me! was the P°j ^avo joinder of the hardware man. ""e if"' been doing some farming this yeara"iwaVo I didn't, know," said the farme -fi supposed your interests were c city. So you have a farm, eh- What do y°<W,just wheat" was the reply. Good crop this year? TTinc! • How many bushels? I don't know just how many bushels," re- plied the hardware man. in a slow, hesitating tone, calculated to impress every word upon his listener; "but my men stacked all thy could outdoors, and then stored the rest of it in the barn."

A HOME-MADE BUTTER-COOLER. Butter becomes a most perplexing problem in hot weather, and, despite all the inven- tions which have been evolved in order to keep it in a solid condition, nothing is really satisfactory, with the exception of ice. One of the best impromptu butter-coolers, how- ever. which is within everyone's power to possess, can be made of such simple articles as an ordinary red earthenware flower-pot, a saucer, and a large soup plate. The butter should be placed in the saucer, and the latter stood in a soup-plate filled with salted water, whilst the flower-pot, inverted over the top of all, should be covered with a cloth wrung out in cold water, the ends of the cloth resting in the water on all sides. Re- frigerators whether genuine or home- made—should be emptied out and scrubbed at least once a week, and more frequently in the hottest weather. The whole of the in- terior should be washed with boiling soda water, the sides, bottom, and inside of the lid being thoroughly scalded, this being fol- lowed by repeated .rinsing with cold water.

TO CLEAN KID GLOVES. Here is a recipe used by a well-known society lady. and is vouched for by her as in- fallible in its effect: She procures a tin box or a jar with a tight, close-fitting cover, and puts into the bottom a lump of ammonia. Then she suspends the gloves in the box or jar, closes it tightly, and allows it to remain this way four or five days. At the end of this time she removes the gloves, and every spot will be found to have vanished.

THINGS WORTH KNOWING. I That a little powdered borax will maka washing look extra glossy when ironed, if thrown into the 6tarch. That a scraping of raw potato. laid upon a soft cloth, and bound over sore eyes, will cure them. That coarse brown wrapping paper, soaked in vinegar and placed on the forehead and eyes, is good for sick headache. That hot lemonade is one of the beet remedies for a bad cold. That the dullest scissors can be sharpened if you try to cut, as it were, a coarse sewing- needle with them. ° That a layer of sugar over preserves. jellies, &c.. will prevent them from gather- ing mould. That a pinch of salt will improve the flavour of apple sauce. That a teaspoonful of burnt sugar will give an amber colour to soups made from wliito meat. That a diet of tomatoes will ward off a bilious attack. That slices of bread toasted in the oven until a golden brown are far more whole- some than those toasted in a toaster before an open fire. That it is trae economy to begin the dinner with soup of some kind. That fish may be scaled much easier by first dipping them into boiling water for a minute. irhal a teaspoonful of sugar added to pan- ca e batter will make tae cakes goldea brown. b

IRONING MADE EASY. The secret of easy, rapid, and successful ironing is to have the clothes well and evenly dampened and the irons very hot. The dampness prevents scorching, and tho hot iron smooths and polishes without the fatiguing bearing down and repeated passes necessary with one which does not hiss when touched with the moistened finger. To bring out the pattern of embroideries, lay them on a strip of thick blanket and iron on the wrong side.

HOW TO CLEAN PHOTOGRAPHS. Photographs which are exposed to the air without the protection of a covering of glass ore apt to become fly-,stained in summer, be- sides becoming tinged with dust and dirt. If the photograph is finished with a collodion surface coating it can be wiped with a rag dipped in cold water, the marks disappearing quickly under this treatment. Should the pic- ture, however, be coated with gelatine, a very little pure alcohol should be used with which to remove the stains, the face of the print being gently rubbed with a cloth damped, with the spirit. To ascertain which of the two coatings has been used in finishing the photograph, the finger-tip should be wetted and applied to the print, and if it does not feel sticky to the touch, the surface has been coated with collodion.

CHARCOAL AS A PRESERVATIVE. Equal parts of vinegar and water, or pow- dered charcoal, may be used with advantage to wipe over meat from time to time as a. means of preventing it from becoming tainted, an alternative being that of hair a. teaspoonful of salicylic acid with two pints of water, whilst a good recipe for preventing a fresh joint from becoming tainted is that of covering it with dry bran whenever it is re- ceived, and hanging it in a bag of butter muslm in as airy a position as possible. Pieces o c larcoal laid on the shelves of the larder are helpful in keeping the air fresh and v\ lolesome, whilst too much care cannot De expended on cleaning the wire covers, dishes, and hooks, as well as the muslin cloths which are used to throw over the dif- ierent edibles.

WHEN COOKING GREENS. The unpleasant smell of green water, ^hich most people associate with the cook- ing of cabbages, only arises when the water has got off the boil. A cabbage or any other kind of greens, cooking in plenty of boiling water, has a delicious odour. It is a mistake to carry any green vegetable to the sink to strain; the vegetables should be lifted out first, with a wire scoop while the water is still on the boil. Very few persons know bo a really well-oooked cabbage tastes.