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The Llansanan Shooting Sensation. ACCUSED COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. At Denbigh County Magistrates Court on Wednesday, William Koberts, a young gamekeeper, living at Bryneglwys, Llan- sannan, surrendered to his bail on a charge of unlawfully wounding, with intent to do grevious bodily harm to Edwin Jones, a young farmer, who lives with his father at Bryn Adam, Llansannan, on the 16th of July, by shooting him with a gun. Great interest was evinced in the case, and the County Hall was crowded with a. large number of farmers and others, from the surrounding district. The magistrates present were W D W Griffith, Esq., presiding, Col Heaton, Capt Cole, John Morris, Esq., J D W Griffith, Esq J Harrison Jones, Esq., and Bennett Jones, Esq. Mr Aneurin 0 Evans, solicitor, Denbigh, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr 0 R Moseley (Mr A Foulkes-Roberts' offices), appeared for the defendant. After Mr Aneurin 0 Evans bad briefly outlined the case for the prosecution, he called the plaintiff, Edward Jones, wh,) had now sufficiently recovered to appear in court and give evidence. He said he was the eldest son of Mr Evan Jones, Bryn Adarn, Llansannan, was 22 years of age, and had always been at home work- ing for his father. The farm adjoined the defendant's place, and William Roberts had been there since about May of last year. He knew him to talk to. On the night in question he went to a farm called Gwen Lluvion, which also adjoined their farm. He started home about a quarter past ten, and after he had left he road and entered the swede field he was within a distance of about 200 yards from the de- fendant's house. He heard some scream- ing, which he thought came from Bryn- eglwys house. He knew who lived there and knew what condition Mrs Roberts was in, and he knew that there had been a nurse attending her. Having heard the screaming he ran to the house, and to do so he had to enter through a gateway. He thought he could hear some talking, and he threw some gravel to the window. He could hear the defendant talking to his wife in the furthest bedroom, and the de- fendant's sister seemed to be answering them from the bedroom nearest him. After he had thrown some gravel to the window several times the defendant came out of the house holding a gun in front of him. He saw the gun first, but did not see the house door open. When he saw the gun he was frightened, and made off in the direction of Gwen Lluvion. To do so he went by the gable end of the house, and the man with the gun would have to come out of the house to the railings to see him, as their was a steep declivity just there. It was neither dark or light, but any man could see the distance he was at. After he had gone some distance he was shot in the back. At this stage of the proceedings tfce plaintiff's clothes 'ere produced in court, showing where the shots had penetrated; Plaintiff, continuing, said that after he was shot be turned back in the direotfon of the footpath, which was also in the direction of the defendant's house. At the time he was shot he should say he was about twenty-three yards away, and he began to shout when the blood canoe to his mouth and nostrils but he aiight have shouted before then. After the blood came he asked the defendant to come to him, saying that he had killed him, and he answered, '< d you, you come here and disturb us, and my wife in the condition she is. 1 will give you more of the same thing." He was perfectly ceitain of what the defendant said. He proceeded as well as be could to the rail- ings, but be could hardly reach there, because he wItS losing blood. Eventually he did reach the railings. After reaching the railings he became unconscious, and could not recollect what took place for some time afterwards. Personally, he did not know how long he was there, but ultimately he found himself in the defend- ant's house, where he stayed for a week and four days. Afterwards he was carried on a bed to his own home, where he had been laid 4ip for over a month. He found difficulty in moving about, and was short of breath, especially when walking up a hill. He had suffered considerable pain. Cross-examined by Mr Moseley, witness said he had known the defendant ever since he had come to Bryneglwys, and before this unfortunate affair had taken place he had had no disagreement with him whatever. On the night in question he left home between seven and half-past -nven, and he went for an errand for bis ler to Gwen Lluvion .Farm. He had to t 1SS Brynegi-ys on the way, and he noticed there was someone in the bedroom window. He did not know wb. it was, but be could see it was a female. He also knew that defendant's sister was there, and that she was a single woman. He denied having thrown the gravel at the window in order to attract the attention of this woman for the purpose of courting her. '.tne threw the gravel at the window in order :o ask them, out of kindnes4 if he could be of soy assistance to them, as he knew that defendant's wife was about to be C')nfined.. He had heard that in some parts of Wales it was customary for the young men to throw gravel at the window to attract the attention of the young women of the house, but that was not so in his ;ase. He threw the gravel at the defeciiant's sister's window, because he did not want to disturb the other couple for fear there was some trouble. He could hear them talking, and everything seemed to be right with them. Mr Moseley Then why did you inter- with them ?—-I simply went to ask if tb, wanted my assistance. VV e you eavesdropping or what ?-It Was impossible. Because I could not hear What was said. What right had you to throw gravel at the window at all ?—-Because I beard 4creaming previously, and I thought some- one was bad there. Didn't you want to see William Roberts' ster ?-No. didn't the defendant come to the doer "Wice and shout Hello there ?-S o. Be-examined by Mr Evans, plaintiff said I that he did not go to the house after the defendant's sister, and he had never spoken to her in his life. Margaret Rawson, of Gwen Lluvion, was the next witness called, and gave evid-nce to the effect that on the night in question Edwin Jones paid them a visit, and staited home about ten o'clock. A short time afterwards they heard the report of a gun, and someone screaming Ob, what shall I do." Her mother called out, asking what was the matter, and they went to Bryn- eglwys, where they could hear the screaming from. They couid hear William Roberts talking in a loud voice, and in answer to their inquiiies, he said, Go back, you things, to the devil. He has only been slightly hurt." They left William Roberts standing by the railings, and proceeded to Edwin Jones' assistance, They asked him what was the matter, and he said he had been shot. Blood was coming from his mouth and nostrils. William Roberts said it was done because be came there creating a disturbance whilst his wife was so ill. Her father asked him why he shot I this man, and be replied that he had no business to come there making a dis- turbance, and his wife in the condition she was. The defendant said to his sister, This would not have happened except for you, you devil," and his sister replied, "I know nothing whatever about the boy." Edwin Jones was taken into the house, and she went to Pen'rallt to fetch Henry Lloyd, to come and assist. The Chairman How far is it from your house to defendant's ?—About 300 yards. Cross-examined by Mr Moseley, witness said they were in the house when they heard the report of the gun. They did not hear any screaming lefore the report of the gun. The defendant, his wite, and sister were outside, and had the appearance of just coming from bed. Mrs Rawson, the mother of the last witnes?, gave corroborative evidence. Mr Isaac Rawson also give similar evidence, and said that Edwin Jones was known as the best boy in the neighbour- hood. He asked William Roberts why in the devil did he shoot the boy," and he made a similar answer as he had done to the others. He had had some trouble with William Roberts, who had threatened his son. He asked defendant to fetch the boy's father, but he said he would fetch Mr Pain, the bead gamekeeper. Police-constable Davie3, Llansannan, said that on the night in question, from informa- tion received, he arrived at Bryneglwys at midnight. He found Edwin Jones on the ground with Ann Rawson kneeling by his side He told him he had been shot in the back, and he was bleeding from his mouth and nostrils. He helped to take him to the house, and Dr Aldred was fetched. He did not apprehend the defendant that night as he was asked not to do so on account of the condition of his wife. Ho took posses ion of the gun, in which he found a cartridge which had been discharged. Two days afterwards he apprehended the de- fendant at six o'clock in the morning at Berain, Llannefydd. He brought him to Denbigh, and the warrant was read to him by the Superin- tendent, and in reply said, 411 did not do it with the intention of doing him any harm." I Edwin Jones had a spletidid character and was one of the quietest young men of the neigh- bourhood. Cross-examined as to whether it was custofa- ary for young men courting to throw gravel aD the window, be said he had heard of it being done, but he had had nj complaints about it (lanhter). Vr T 0 Jones, Llanfairtalhai&rn, said that he ha<* nr,tended the injured man, whom he found suffering from shock due to shot wounds in the back. He carefully examined him and found there wan hemorrage of the tungs, and he was in a very critical state, and the bleeding was morp internal than external. Bright frothy blood came out of his moutk, and his breathing was short, and he could not lie on ms back. Several shots were removed from his b&ck, and the injured man had been under his charge five weeks. There was a doubt whether the injured man would recover entirely. Isaac Jones, Sincreg, said that he had examined the ground and found that it was about 32 yards from the first pool of blood to the railings. He could not have shot the man from the door of the house. This closed the aase for the prosecution. TEE iBEFENCE. William Roberts was then formaliy charged, and in reply Mr Moseley, on his behalf, pleaded not guilty, and observed that no orae was more sorry for this accident than the defendant. He submitted that the onus of proving that the gun was fired with intention to io grevious bodily harm lay with the prosecution, and had not done this he considered. The gun was let off simply to frighten whoever was throwing the gravel. The defendant did not raise the gun to his shoulder hut simply let it off from under his arm with the idea that the shots would penetrate the ground. He was sure that after the Bench had heard the evidence they would come to the conclusion that the whole affair was a pure accident. The defendant, William Roberta, said he bad been an assistant sgamekeeper with Mr Simp- son. On the night in question they had been i,, beci some time when they heard some gravel being thrown at his sister's window. He went fPwa to the door and shouted, Hello, who's u" ,^ut he received no answer, and he went back to bed again. Shortly afterwards at the window, and inrf rJh? tbe w*s going to take the gun and frighten whoever wis tkere, and she warned him to be carefm. He wenfc to fche door again and shauted out, "Who's there?" but got no reply. He then let the gun off from under his arm. After he had let the gun off he found he had hit someone, and e asked who it was. He did not reply and-fall down. They attended to him, and he went to fetch Mr Pain. On the way he met Mr Rawson, who asked why he did such a thing, and he told him it was an accident. Cross-examined by Mr A O Ji*V8ir>s, defendant said he had heari. Edwin Jones' evidence, Some of which was true and some not. There bad been no screaming or row. ,L Mr Evans Did you say D you. you will get some more of the same thitig4 "—No. Did you say to Miss Rawson and her mother, Go back you things?"—It was Mr Rawson I saw first. You did not say anything to the Rawsons then ?-No. Didn't you say to Mr Rawson the, you had shot the man because he came to disturb you with the wife in the condition she was ?_, said he had no business to come near the house. So that all these witnesses I have called have not been telling the truth in that riespect Yes.. Did you come out of the house with the gun ? —Yes, the second time. Have you told people that you shot from the doorway ?—No. From where did you shoot ?-About two or three yards from the house. Did you go to the gable end of the house to shoot P —No. Well how do you account for the fact that you shot this man ?-I did not see him when I let the gun cff. Mrs Catherine Roberts, the wife of the de- fendant, and Elizabeth Roberts, his sister, were called and corroborated his evidence. His sister denied having heard her brother say to her, This would not have happened only for you, you devil." After a few minutes' deliberation, The Chairman said the Bench considered that there were three points on which the case < could be looked at. (1) Did the defendant dis- charge the gun with intention of doing grevious bodily harm; (2) was the gun dis- charged in order to frighten the prosecutor and (3) did he discharge the gun in such a reckless way that it amounted to criminal negligence. The Bench had decided that these were questions which should be decided by a jury, and the defendant was therefore com- mitted to the Ruthin Assizes. Mr Moseley made an application that as the defendant was out of work and a poor man that he should be granted means under the Poor Prisoners' Defence Act for his defence at the Assizes. This was granted, and the defendant was also allowed bail.
Harvest Festival.
Harvest Festival. Yesterday (Thursday) was observed as the Harvest Festival, and business was suspended thanksgiving services for the harvest were held both in the chapels and churches. It was a beautiful autumn day, and a large congrega- tion assembled at St Mary's Church for morn- ing service, the special preacher being the Rov J W Thomas, vicar of Holywell, who preached a very able and thoughtful sermon, dealing with the terrible consequences of a temporal but especially of a spiritual famine and the gratitude due to God for the provision for temporal and spiritual needs. The musical portion of the service was most pleasing, the choir giving a very excellent rendering of the anthem the boys' parts of the music being extremely choice and good; the men's parts being th roughly effective, making the whole a most creditable and enjoyable performance, upon which the organist, Mr Alex Bellamy, and choir are to be heartily congratulated. The sacred edifice had been most beautifully deco- rated by the following ladies:—Altar and pulpit, Mrs Tumour; choir stalls, Mrs Ward, Segrwyd lectern, Mrs Clough; gasiliers, Misses Lawis font, Miss Gold Edwards, Miss Grantham, and Mrs (Dr) R James Hughes. Evensong and sermon was said in Welsh, the special preacher being the Rev T Lloyd, vicar of Rhyl, who delivered a very able and appro- priate sermon. The musical service was excel- lently rendered throughout. The collections during the day were given to the Denbighshire Infirmary. The NQP-Conformists of the town held their services on Wednesday evening and all day yesterday (Thursday). On Wednesday evening services were held in Tower Hill and Salem Chapels. Services were held yesterday at 7 a.m. at the Baptist Chapel, where a large number had congregated for prayer and praise. At 10 a.m. services were held in Pendref and the Fron Chapels, which were of a. very bright and hearty character. The afternoon services at the Indepandent and Salem Ohapels were also well attended. Capel Mawr was orowded in the evening, when the following ministers took part in the serviceRevs Evan Jones (C.M.), Thomas Griffiths (B), D Thomas (W), and James Charles (I) the service being much appreciated. A service was also held at the same hour in the Fron Chapel. The services throughout were very largely attended and heartily enjoyed. Collections were made dur- ing the day in aid of the poor. At the service at the English Presbyterian Church, in the evening, an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev W Price, Wesleyan Minister at St Asaph, to a crowded congregation.
HENLLAN.
HENLLAN. MARRIAGE OF MR. JOHN EDWARDS AND MISS HARRIET L. SUTHERLAND. On Wednesday, in the Parish Church, Mr John Edwards, head gardener of the Grove, Bodfari, was united in holy wedlock to Miss Harriet Louisa Sutherland, of Pias Heaton, Trefnant. The Rev H Humphreys, rector, officiated. The bridegroom's best- man was his, brother, Mr Edwin Edwards, of Galltfaonan, and the bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Morgan; Mr Jones, Pont- 'ralltgoch, giving the bride away. As the newly-married couple were leaving the church, receiving the 'hearty congratula- tions of their friends, the Wedding March"" was effectively rendered on the organ by Mr Arthur Koberts, organist of Bodfari Church. Too wedding breakfast, to which 25 guests sat down, was served at Plas Seaton, through, the generesity of Col and Mrs Heatoa, who also attended and gave the happy oouple their best wishes Col and Mrs Heatoa also placed a room and a piano at the disposal of the wedding party, and dancing was enjoyed to the accompaniment of music played by Mr Arfeur Roberts. (Col and Mrs Heaton's kindness in not only providing the wedding breakfast, but alse in doing all fchey could: to 'make the 8veot a happy one in every J sense was much appreciated. iThe bride- groom, a native ef Tremeirchioc, is well- known in the neighbourhood, for formerly he was a faithfaaand valued member of thel Henllan Church Choir and the Honlian Male Voice Party, and was also engaged in the gardens of JLlysmeirchion, <Galltfaenan, and Plas Heaton, being much respected by a large circle of friends. The bride was as equally respected and made a large number of friends, who wish them evecy happiness, long life and prosperity as well. The pre- sents are as useful as they a.re valuable., testifying the appreciation of their many friends. Appended is the list :-Mr and Mrs Sutherland, Lerwick, pair of blankets. Miss Dolly aed Amy Sutbecland, linen. Mr John Sutherland, cash. Mr James Sutherland, cash. Mr and Mrs Lowo, Glasgow, blankets. Miss Lowe, sheets. Mr and Mrs Thomas 0 Edwards, Rose cottage, silvei-mounted jam .Jar. Mr E Edwards (carvers). Mr Kiefaard Edwards, brass fender and fire-irons. Mrs Piokop- Dutton, The-Virove, silver tec-pot. Miss Sanders, ditto, hand-worked blotter. Mr and Mrs England, Tremeirohien, tea knives and forks. IVi&c and Mrs Roberts, Henblas -farm, pair of ornaments. Mrs Parry, celery jar. Mrs Williams, Bodfari, veget- able dish. Miss Jones Bryehyfryd iam, toilet covers. Mr and Mrs Granville Jones, hearthrcg. Miss M Morgan, Plas Heaton, tea service. Mr and Mrs Davies, cake stand. Mr and Mrs Hubbard, glass ijugs and Mr and Mrs Jones, Pont'ralltgooh, carvers. Miss Owen, Denbigh, pair-of ornaments. Mr and Mrs Batten, Nantlys Lodge, bedroom ware. Rev and Mrs R Humptueys, Henllan, ink- stand. Mr and Mrs Robert H Parry, f Henllan, cheese dish. Capt and Mrs Swetenham, Ruthin, silver-mounted biscuit boc. Misses Jones, Plas Heaton, table cover. Mr and Mrs Thomas, Hen ardd, ^USM1?D* anc* Mrs J B Pritchard, Galitfaenan, silver tea-spoons. Mrs Jones, cbuaa ornament*. Miss M Hughes, fancy cluaa. Miss Bedford, book. Miss Mor- gan, Llaneroh lodge, cream jag and sugar basin- Miss Gn&ths, Trefeiwy, ornament and toilet cover. Miss Morgan. Asaph, glasM disnes, Miss Hughes, Bryn Elwy, cream jug and sugar basin. Miss Williamti, St Asaph, plash ornament rack. Miss Heatong Trefelwy, tray. Miss Kirby, Ruthin, silver jam spoons. Mr and Mrs Strachan, Edinburgh, picture. Mr and Mrs Kinlock, photo frames. Miss Rawdin», Stirling, white bed quilt. Miss Murray Paisley, cushion. Miss Laing, North Berwick, damask table cloth. Miss Nelson, St Andrews, silver fern vases. Miss Wardle, at the Grove, gold-plated photo trames. Miss Andrews, do., wQite honey- comb quilt. Miss L Andrews, do., table cover. Misses Hughes and Brown, do., kitchen utensils. Mr A Putticb, do., glass pickle jar. Mr F Willis, do., set of jugs. Mr T Owen, do., set of jugs. Mr J Daniel, do., inkstand. Mr Richard Jones, do., cheese dish. Mr and Mrs Hooper, do., plant vase and pickle jir. Mr and -N Mrs Thomson, do., sets of table glass. Mr Thomas, draper, Denbigh, travelling rug. Miss Wheway, tumblers. Miss JRoberts, watch-stand. Col and Mrs Heaton, din-jj rer service. Mr and Mrs Miller, plant! vase. Mr and Mrs Bardon, Bontuchel, tea cosy and tray cloth. Mr and Mrs Storey, J H and E Storey. Miss C Storey and Misses M and A Williams, arm chair. Miss Susie Sutherland, Shetland shawl.
Denbighshire Education Committee.
Denbighshire Education Committee. UNJUST DISTRIBUTION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION GRANTS. A meeting of this authority was held at Queen Hotel, Chester, on Friday, the chairman (Mr W G Dodd) presiding. The standing orders were suspended to allow of Mr D S Davies bringing forward a matter of urgency and importance regard- ing the unequal treatment of Wales in grants for secondary education from the Board of Education. Hitherto, he said, grants bad been made on the same basing for both England and Wales; bit there was different treatment now under the new regulations. The grants were paid in England from the ages of ten to eighteen but in Wales the grants were paid only between the ages of twelve and sixteen. In Denbighshire they had thirty- one pupils under twelve, and they should lose, on these, E2 per head, and they had 195 pupils over sixteen, and on these they would lose 15 per head. Then they had 450 scholars from twelve to fifteen, upon whom they should lose £1 per head, so that the total loss to Denbighshire was £ 1,487. The differential treatment acted very unfavourably upon Wales, especially in low-rated areas.. He desired to call the attention of the Board of Education to the inequality of treatment, and with that object he moved That the new arrangement for the payment of secondary education grants operates adversely to the interests of the Welsh counties, especially those of low rateable value, and that representation be made to tha Board of Education to reconsider the basis of I allocation," Mr J E Powell asked was it because Wales had shown an interest in education second to none in the country that she was being punished in this way. He thought that because they had done so well they would have been rewarded with Well done, good and' faithful servant." They should have equal treatment to the rest of the country at any rate. Miss Gee Cannot we go farther and say that we ought to have twice as much (laughter) ? The Chairman was glad that Mr Davies had brought the matter forward. He did not suggest that the unequal treatment was a matter of design. He thought it was an oversight which the Board of Edu- cation would rectify when their attention was called to it. The resolution was then adopted. The following results of the annual examinations for the county exhibitions were submitted;— DIVISION A. Charles Lewis Macgregor, Wrexham County School (for Boys).- Add i tioni%l mathematics, physics, chemistry, 3,372 marks. Walter Prichard Dodd, Wrexham County School (for Boys).—History, Latin, Greek, 3,184 marks. MoulsdsUe Williams, Wrrexham County School (fee Boys).-Pbysicq, Latin, higher mathematics, 3,133 marks. Frank Lewis Hey wood, Wrevham County School (for Boys).—Physics, Latin, higher mathematics, 2,992 marks. John.Haziett Makie, Ruabon County School.—-Additional mathematics, khistory, physics, chemistry. ,8i2 marks, Eleanor Gertrude Thomas; Abergele County School. -Scripture knowledge, history, Latin, French, 2,742 marks. Charles Frederick Armor, Denbigh County School. -French, E agligh language and (kterature, history, and Latia, 2,697 marks. John Frederick Hughes, Ruabon County .Sehaol.-Er,alich language «cd literature, history, Latin, 2 ,659 marks. Cohn Stanley Morgan, Wfexham County School (for Bors).-Additional mathema- tics, physics, chemistry, 2,549 marks. Oiwen Jonee, Abergele Cosroty School. Welsh scripture knowledge, history, Latic, 2,593 ma,rks. Dorothy Coley, Aberg-ele County SchooL -Scripture knowledge, history, Latin, French, 2,456 marks. Gwladys iFerrie Willmag, Llanrwfit County School.-EngEsh (language and literature, history, French., botany, .2,:Wg marks. ffywel His Jones, Denbigh Oocll'ty School.—English language and literature, history, Latin. French, %2hi marks. iDavid Edward Lawrence, Abergele County Sehool.-Scripture knowledge, history, Lstit;, French, 2^485 marks. Thomas iBeginald Knowtes, Denbigh County School.—English language and iiterature, history, Latin, French, 2,It 7 marks. Lionel Herbert Harris, Wrexham County School (for boys).—Latin, additional ^mathematics, .physics, 2Üg2 marks. Ebenezer Thomas, Rem-Wgh County Scheol.-French, higher mathematics, chemistry, llOS4 marks. Arthur William Williams, W rexbam County School (for boyig).-Physioe, chemistry, .1,,t2 marks. William Eiayr Williasas, Wrexham County School (for boyg).—Latis, additioaal mathematics, history, 1,8[H marks. Lillie Mabel Littlejohns, Llangollen County School.— English language and literature, history, Latin, 1,690 marks. Uf the 27 candidates entered fo. Dirisioa A, 2Q qualified for a place in that division. Mr J E Powell moved that exbibiulioiis of S30 each be Awarded to Charles Lewis Macgregor, Walter Pritchard Dodd, and Moulsdale Williams and exhibitions ofl £ 25 each to Frank LewiB Heywood, and John Hazlett Mackie. I Mr George Cromar seconded, and re- marked that the fact that the four top exhibitioners were from Wrexham County School reflected great credit on that institution. H Mr F A Sturge observed that Mr Cromar was geperous in not pointing out that two of the winners of the eiliibitions had Scotch names (laughter). ■ The resolution was adopted. 1
IDeath of Col. R. Lloyd Williams,…
I Death of Col. R. Lloyd Williams, of Bodgwilym, Denbigh. It is with extreme regret that we record che death of Colonel R. Lloyd Williams, of Bodgwilym, Denbigh, which took place at his residence last evening (Thursday), to the great sorrow of the members of his family and the sincere regret of a very large circle of friends and of the towns- people generally, for deceased was one of the best known and most highly respected residents, not only in the town, but in the Vale of Clwyd and the county, his deatli emoving one of the very last of a number of highly esteemed men, who linked together the past and present of Denbigh, and who in the past and present genera- tions were leaders in the life—social.^ political and religious-of the town, and identified-as the late Colonel was-witb very public body and institution therein. Thus known and beloved as the late Co!onel Lloyd Williams was, the deepest IC, sympathy is extended by all sections and classes of townspeople with his family and relatives in their bereavement. The sad event was not unexpected, for, in addition to his advancing years, the Colonel some year or two ago had a very serious illness, and though he well re- overed and was to a certain extent able to resume his interest in public matters, yet it tended to undermine his strength, and for many weeks past he has been con- fined to his room, and only the most and for many weeks past he has been cou-! fined to his room, and only the most! assiduous and loving care of his devoted! daughters and attendants, and the watch- ful skill of his medical man, Dr James Hughes, have prolonged his days. After a. long, strenuous life, full of activities, devoted to his professional work and giving! ungrudgingly of his time and means to the! public work and weal, be has quietly passed to his rest, honoured and esteemed by all who knew him as a straightforward, outspoken, honourable, courteous,Christian -gentl-m,in-in the truest sense of the words-receiving the well done accorded to those who in life realise its responsibilities and faithfully and un- flinchingly strive to fulfil its duties. The deceased was a native of Denbigh, belonging to one of the old families indenti- fied with the town for many generations, being the elder son of the late Dr Richard Lloyd Williams, of Henllau-place, Denbigh, and Penmachno Havod-dwjryd (and who in 1846 and 1847 was Mayor of the town), by Mary his wife, youngest daughter of the late Richard Heaton, Esq., of Plas Heaton and sister of the late John Heaton, Esq., for many years Chairman of Denbighshire QuarterSessions. He was the brother of the late Mrs Gold Edwards, of Gwynfryn, and of Mrs P H Chambres, formerly of Llysmeirohion His other sister being Mrs Durnford. H's only brother was an army officer and served with his regiment in India, where he and his wife died within a few weeks of each other, and there is a tablet to their memory in Henllan Church. Deceased was married on September 15th, 1859, to Jane Catherine, daughter of the late Rev John Jones, rector of St George, by whom he had five sons, Roderick (who died abroad several years ago), John Riehird, Heaton, Rowland Venables, Bertram, and four daughters, the elder one being married to Mr Edward Francis, and resides in Glouoastershire; the second being the wife of Mr E J Swayne, Solicitor, Denbigh; the other two residing at Bod- gwilym. Mrs Moyd Williams predeceased her husband, having died in February. lt.:1, after the long and happy married life of 45 years. Miss Charlotte Jones, who resided with her sister, Mra Lloyd Williams, all ker married life, is still living at Bodgwilyiac, though very agei and feeble. Having been educated at 'Cheltenham College, he selected the profession of an architect, and having served his articles with Mr mil James, of Gloucester nd gaime,.g-cirperience away he commenced pracuse in his native town, citd soon com- manded confidence and secured an extensive: practise, which he continued until some three years ago, when he was succeeded therein by Mr James Hughes, who ha been 'with him some 35 ^ears (origuaaljly as a papH\ and for many years had been his coafideatial and mostfirasted assistant, and to whom his death must be a groat personal -sorrow, the bond of affection aud mutual trust and respect between them being very close. Early m his professional career the deceased had sc gained the con- fidence "cf the county justices, who then managed all county business, that he was appointed County Surveycr, a very good and at that time lucrative appointment. This position te continued to hold with singular ability and to the satisfaction of all for upwards of 46 years, retiring at the end of the yeer 1905, on full pension, HI consulting County Surveyor. In professional work he took great pride, and many public works and buildings w«re carried on under his direction and from his designs, including locally early additions to the Asylum, the building of St Mary's Church, and the re-building of St David's Church, the Railway Station, the Con- servative Club, and many other builditiu-i, whilst amongst most beautiful manioLs may be mentioned Gwynfryn and Bod- gwilym. He wat one of the oldest Associates of the RoyafC Institution of British Architects, having been eleeted in 1850, and in 1904 he was the tenth oldest on the list, so that by now he was practically the oldest. He was joint editor with his late partner, Mr Underwood, of an interesting and excellent work entitled "The Village Churatiet4 &c., of Denbighshire," published in 18.72. In reference to his public life, it is difficult to find a public body or institution with which he was not connected, either in I the past of present. I Quite early in life he took an active part in the management of the town's affairs, as a member ot the Town Council, and as far back as 43 years ago he was mayor of the town, being elected chief magistrate in 1864, and holding the office for two years with great distinction. In the same year- 186t-he was placed by the then Lord Chancellor on the Commission of the Peace for the borough, and for many years past he has been the senior borough magistrate. He was most careful and conscientious in tbe regular discharge of his magisterial duties, and his decisions were marked by a shrewed knowledge of human nature and a keen sense of justice and Eiercv combing I 5 i whilst the incorrigable law-breaker found in him a strict and just judge, for he had a igh sense of what was necessary for the maintenance of law and order. None could be more sympathetic than he with those eally in trouble or misfortune, but non quicker to detect deceit or fraud and to act accordingly for himself straight, open s the day and outspoken, he was in conse- uence a hater of sham and deceit in every orm, and marked it wherever he came in ntact "with it, with his disapprobation. |On his retirement from the position of Scosnty surveyor, he was, on the recom- endation of the Lord Lieutenant, placeri on the Commission of the Peace for the county. He was amongst the small band of towns men who many years ago realised the necessity for a good water supply for the town—as well as gas,—and he was one of the original promoters of the Water and Gas Companies, and regained an active irector of both Companies until his last illness. fig illness. fig He might be said to be a life-long! Volunteer, for be joined the movement when in its infaucy, becoming a member of tbe Denbigh Company on its first for ma-a don and one of the first members enrolled,! being for some time known in the Com- pany as No 9," he having enrolled July 17th, 1860, and was proud to remain a citizen soldier to the end of his days. He was appointed Ensign September 2nd, 1864. For many years he commanded the Denbigh Company of Volunteers, being madeUaptainB September 5tb, 1871, and a splendid Com- ipany it was, every man having a profound pany it was, every man having a respect for his Captain, who took such aR keen personal interest in the Company andH in the individual members of that Company.^ He was made Hon Major in 1884, and heB retired from command on being appointed^ Major of the battalion 16th January, 1880,B and having with great honour to himself! and great benefit to the battalion served until he reached the age limit he with the Brevet rank of Lieutenant but to the end of his days he retained a keen genuine interest in the Volunteer movement* H In educational and kindred subjects he rendered faithful service for very many years he was a Local Governor of Howell's Orphan School, and was most painstaking in his attention to the management of the school, in the welfare of which he took a keen svmpathetic interest. For very many years he was a manager of the National Schools, being a firm upholder of religious teaching in our elementary schools, and one of his very last public duties was his attendance at a meeting of the present National School Managers, of which he was under the new system a foundation manager. From its establishment he had been a strong supporter of the Working Men's Free Reading Room, in the good work of which he was much interested, and he succeeded his brother-in-law, Mr T GoldB Edwards, as president of the Institution. He was eonneoted with the Provident Institution of the town which does so much good, and for many years a member of the I Committee of Management of Denbigh Castle, and in the care of the fine old structure was deeply interested. Of the Denbighshire Infirmary, he was a most valued member of the committee of management, having in "the long years ago become thus closely identified with the institution with which his father was so closely associated, and to which he gave so much of his professional skill. No in- stitution retained a greater hold on the affection and service of the late Colonel than this institution for the help of the sick and suffering. To the end he took much interest in its management) and all connected with it found in him a most valuable and, sympathetic co-worker, and the staff a real friend and adviser. No member of the committee had so much knowledge of the interior of the building and the work thereof, and many matters were continually referred to him by the committee, who were sure of a wise and discreet attention on his part on their behalf. His place in the carrying on of the institution will certainly be most difficult to fill, and committee and staff, as well as the sick poor, have lost a trae.;friend and helper. I Churchpeople and Church work havf: sustained a great loss by the departure of Cot Lloyd Williams, He was a true and conscientious son of the Churoh, not one merely in name, bat in deed and in troth. Ele «ved tis Chnrefamanship, and was ever ready to stand up tor his Church principles and, to the fullest extent, help on her work. He took a high and sacred view of his Churohmanshtp, and was a real tower of strength in all Church .'movements in the rieh. Churchpeople of all classes revered and lowed him, and will monrn his de- parture as the loss of a true friend, a man of strong faith in his Church principles, and of undaunted courage in maintaining her principles and work. Every Church institution is, really, vastly poorer for his removal, and the loss of his sympathy, interest, and help. He filled most offices open to the laity. Sidesman of both Churches, delegate to the Diocesan Confer- ence, member of the various societies, and for many years he acted as warden of S David's, and most capably managed its attains, whilst on several occasions he filled the position of either, Parish, or Rector's Warden of St Mary's, as the Parish Chaeeh. In early life he was a well-known athlete, and with a view of encouraging true manliness he always helped on all institutions providing healthy recreation for the ladi and young men of tke town. He was-President and then Vice- President of the Denbigh Football Club, and the members have adopted a mourning badge to wear at a match which cannot be postponed. In politics he was a strong Conservative, and had all his manhood taken a keen interest ia politics, in the borough and in the western division of the county was always to the fore as a leader of the party. He yielded to none in his allegiance to and support of his political principles. All through Mr Kenyon's 35 years' career as a Conservative candidate and mem- ber for the boroughs he had a true friend and most valuable and influential supporter in Col Lloyd Williams, who always exercised con- siderable influence in the party- Thus in these and many other ways, to which time forbids reference, he faithfully served his day and generation, sparing not himself wherever and whenever he could pro- mote the prosperity of his native town and the welfare of the townspeople of all classes, and thus having endeavoured by his long life and work to make the world better than he found it, he has been gathered Home, at the advanced age of 79 years, by the Divine Master, who, as the Merciful Redeemer, is the rewarder and just judge^if all faithful work. The Lord Himself hath need of us, On till the fight be won And the King's words shall thrill the heart Servant of God, well done.' The fligs at St David's Church and at the Town Hall are placei at half-mast, in memory of one so closely identified with the Church and the government of the town and also at the Constitutional Club. if THE FUNERAL? The funeral will take place at St David's Church, Denbigh, at 2.30 p.m. on Monday next, October 7th, and will be PUBLIC AT THE CHURCH tho deceased being interred in the sitnie grave as his wife, 14 Lovely and Dleasant; in tn"¡" 1; ? .•t.y .X-: •• cr Vide' -4#.¿.y.&. r
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CAPEL. MAWR, SCHOOLROOM. TH URSDA Y, OCTOBER 7th, 1907, A LANTERN LECTURE will be given in the above Schoolroom, by the Rev. T. W. REESE, on the Mission Lite ancl Work in India. Eighty beautiful Slides will be shown, illustrating the work of the Welsh Presbyterian Mission in Khassia and on the plains of Sylhet. COLLECTION IN AID OF THE WORK. Lecture to commence at 8 p.m. Chairman R. OWEN, ESQ., MAYOR. You are C ordiaPy invited to attend this very interesting Lecture, and bring a friend with you. 1004o5.
Ruthin Board of Guardians.
Ruthin Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was convened in the Board Room of the Ruthin Workhouse, on Monday, tvhen Mr Owen William was elected to he chair in the absence of the chairman Mr J H Simon). Orher members pre- sent were Messrs John Evans (Llanbedr), Price Roberts, Lewis Jones, John Evans (Llangynbafal1, F G Edwards, R R Lloyd, William Owen. and William Jones, Glasfryn with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), the master of the house (Mr J E Roberts), and the relieving officers (Messrs R A Jon-s and G 0 Morris). THE HOUSfi. The master reported that the number of pauper inmates in the house that day was 82 as against 85 for the coiresponding fortnight of last year. Vagrants re ieved numbered 29 a decrease of 55 as com- pared with a similar period 12 months ago. The master further reported the receipt of a bundle of illustrated and other periodicals for the use of the inmates from from Mrs Maysmor Gee, Maesmor House, Clwyd-street and a vote of thanks was passed with the donor for her kindness. THE ESTIMATE. The clerk reported that the estimate of the amount required for the half-year ending Lady Day next, came toX4,580, including E2,855 for county purposes. This was slight, lower than the amount for the corresponding period of last year which totalled £ 1,734: a decrease there" fore of £ 204. Mr William Jones remarked that they were thankful even for this small mercy (laughter),
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. MARRIAGE. On Monday at Llanrhaiadr Parish Church the nuptials of Mr William Morris Williams, of Chester-street, of this city, and Miss Jennie Roberts, of Llanrhaiadr, took place. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. HIBERNATING. A large number of the citizens took advantage of the cheap bookings to the Exibitition at Dublin, on Monday morning last, and paid a visit to Hibernia." All thoroughly enjoyed their outing. DIOCESAN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. The annual meetings of tho St Asaph Diocesan Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society will be held at Rhyl, on the 28th November nest. There will be a conference of delegates from all the parishes of the diocese in the Church House in the after- noon, and a public meeting in the Town Ball at night. The chief speakers will be Arch- deacon Madden, of Liverpool; Mr T C Colling?, London; and Mr Joues-Murris, Ty Cerrig (Welsh). The Lord Bishop of the diocese will preside,
LLANFAIR D.C.,
LLANFAIR D.C., HARVEST FESTIVAL. The thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church, of Llanfair D.C., on Thursday, September 26th, 1907, in circumstances of the- appiest possible character. The farmers had njoyed a glorious period of very fine weather lasting over three weeks in which to gather in1 the crops, and all were in the most thankful frame of mind and ready to join with one- another in celebrating this annual festival.. The old Parish Church was most beautifully decorated for the occasion by the following friends, whose skill in this art becdMes more nd more tasteful from year to yearMrs Basil Jones, Miss Basil Jones, Mr H C Basil Jones, Miss Agnes Jenes, Mrs Arthur Morris, Mrs Roberts (Bryn), Miss Bell, Miss Elsie Milligan, and Miss Nellie Owen. Flowers, fruit, corn, etc., for the purpose, were given by the Hon. Edward Hewitt, General Cary, Mr Springmann, Miss Tayleur, Mr Morris (Garthgynan), Mr Kellett, Mr Thomas (Plas Isa), Mr J Edmund Jones (Llysfasi), Miss Hampton Roberts, Miss Owen, Mr Butler, Mr Milligan, Mr Edmund Jones (School House). Mrs Harrower presented a lovely cross of dahlias for the pulpit. Gifts of milk and butter, for the tea, were sent by Mrs Kellett, Mrs Jones (Tynybryn), and Mrs Williams (Plas Enion). The services were very carefully and evotionally rendered, the Precentor at the English afternoon service being the Rev Canon Basil Jones, vicar, and at the evening Welsh service the Rev W A Morris, curste. The choir did their part very well, under the admirable leadership of Mr H C Basil Jones, who presided at the organ. Two most excellent ermons were delivered in English by the Rev Owen J Davies, M.A., vicar of Prestatyn, and in Welsh by the Rev Joseph Davies, vicar of Penycae, and it may be said, without exaggera- tion, that not a vacant seat was to be seen in the Church. Tea was given in the schoolroom at 4.30 p.m., the tables at which were presided over by the ladies named above, and others. After tea an organ recital took place in the 'hurch, many choice pieces being played by Mr H C B Jones, and a new feature on the present occasion was the introduction of two sacred songs, most beautifully sung to organ accompaniment by Mrs Swetenham, who, most kindly, consented to take part in the festival. The Sb Asaph Diocesan Societies are to have the offertory and collections throughout the day, the amount being LS 2s 6d.
RHUUDLAN.
RHUUDLAN. THE PARISH CHURCH. Services next Sunday :—g a.m Holy Com- munion; 10 a.m., Welsh service and sermon 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., English. OSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. An evening delivery of letters has for some time been asked for, and it is to be hoped the request has been granted. This will be a great convenience to many, especially to business houses, and the night's post djes not leave until 9 o'clock. It must be confessed that the postal authorities are most obliging and accom- modating when they can possibly do so. THE WATER SUPPLY. Many bouses complain of the want of a higher pressure for the supply of water in Castle-street. In view of the extensive im- provements that b%ve taken place in this quarter recently in connection with cottage property, and also to the fact that the Upper School has had the water put on, the laying of a larger main pine ha« become imperative. doubt <>■- Company will attend to tbpo matter when atceauon has been, called to it.