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TRAVELLING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. Sir, Relative to my letter of 26 tt: February, 1914, which appeared in yoar well-knovye paper, of last Friday's issue, I beg to call your attention to a mistake evidently made in Press referring to cost of travel by rail. The words should read u 2:1 per mile is charged by rail in British Columbia, owing to its mountainions state, and Id per mile on the prairies; not "Is per mile," as it has come out in print.—Faithfully yours, A TRAVELLER. Denbigh, 11/3/14.

ABERG-ELE. SCHOLASTIC — In the list amongst the successful candidates at the London Matri- culation Examination were Evan William Evans and Dorothy C Unsworth, both of Abergele County School. OBIIUARY,— We regret to report the death of Miss Maria Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones, Hendre House, which took place on Ftlday. The funeral took placa 80J the C.M. cemetery on Mon- day, the Rev Owen Jones, Coltfyn Bay, officiating. GOLF.—The first round for the Captain's annual prize (medal play) was played on the local links on Saturday, the wioner of the medal being Mr J Alexandre, with a net score of 84. The next best scores were:—Mr Waddington, Mesera J Pierce and D Fraser, and Mr S Brewster. A BROKEN NosE,-The Abergele United football team entertained Llanfairfeohm at Derwen Park on Saturday, the homesters winning a splendid contest by 2 goals to one. During the match Evans, the visitors' out-side left, had the terrible misfortune to have his nose fractured in two places by coming into contact with Will Davies's head—both players heading the ball at the same instant.

Denbigh District Nurse Institute. THE 23RD ANNUAL MEETING. The twenty-third annual meeting of the above was held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday. Mr W G Rigby, J.B., pre- sided, and was supported by Dr Owen Morris, chief medical lecturer of the Welsh National Memorial. There were also pre- sent The Rectoi (Rev T Redfern, M A.), the Rev James Charles, Rev D E Jenkins, Rev Evan Jones, Rev Father Barker, Rev, W E Roberts, Mrs Harrison Jones, Mrs Swayne, Mrs Rigby, Mrs Heaton, Mrs Harrison (Goppa), Mra Foulkes Roberts, Mrs Jamas, Mrs J P Lewis, Miss Amy Wynne, Misses Lewis, Miss Townshend, Miss Griffith (Plas Pigot), Miss Redfern, Miss Lloyd Williams, Mies Gee, Nurse Williams, Dr Lloyd, Dr Jackeon, the ex- Mayor (Councillor C Cottcm), and Mr Thomas Ashfcrd with Mrs Humphreys Roberts (the lady superintendent), Mrs Turnour (hon secretary), Mr W Metellus Jones (hon treasurer), &c., &c. The Chairman, in opening the proceed- ings, expreseed the great regret of the committee at having received the resigna- tions of Mrs Wynne, who been associated with the Association since its inception, and had been president for many years also the resignations of Mrs Charles and Miss Gold Edwards from the committee. They were deeply grateful to them for their services, and although it would be difficult to replace them, he felt sure that theif work would bear fruit in the future, although their loss would be keenly felt. Mrs Wynne had givtn 3 years to the work, and bed given her time and her means in furthering the cause of the Association. That branch of the Queen Victoria Institute for Nurees had done good pioneer work, and the becefit was now being felt in the rural parishes, where similar branches had been started, and even in the elementary schools, where the Norse did such good woik (applause). THE ANNUAL REPORT. The Rev T Redfern, M.A., read the annual report as follows :— The Committee have pleasure in pre- senting to the subscribers its twenty-third report. The total amount of subscriptions is £ 63 141 61; dotations, 24 lOj 03 and expenditure is £ 86 3J 6J. At the last annual meeting it was decided that in future oar financial year should end on the 31st December, consequently our receipts are only for ten months, and do not include payments or donations made in 1914. We bad hoped to see an increase In our number of last year's subscribers. Thanks are given to all friends who so kindly help the poor invalids with accept- able gifts. The Nurse now accompanies the Medical Officer of Health In his Inspection of the pupils cf the tchools in Denbigh and Henllan, has made 20 visits with him, and in addition 83 personally to see that the treatment advised was carried out (and we know that her work is appreciated and tends to lessen the spread of suffering and disease). She is also ready to undertake the nurs- ing of any tuberculosis cases under the care of the physician appointed by the Welsh National Memorial Association. Twice during the past ten months our Inspector, Miss du Sautoy, has accom- panied Nurse Williams on her round amongst her patients. 2447 visits have been paid, the number of cases being 102 surgical and 85 medical. We regret to have received, on account of illness, the resignation of Mrs F Wynne, Miss Gold Edwards, and Mrs Charles, and know that it causes them much sorrow to sever a connection which has existed since the establishment of the Jubilee Institute In our town." Attached to the report we s the statement of accounts, shewing balance in hand of iCl4 15a 9d, and also the following list of gifts :-Mr C E Harrison, a ton cf ccal. Mrs Turnour, a cupboard for Nurse's equipment. Nourishment: Mrs F Wynne, Mrs George Jonep, Mrs Marsden Davies, Misses Lewis, Miss J C Lloyd Williams, Mrs Buller, Mrs Askew, Miss A Pierce, Mrs J R Owen, Mrs Evans (confectioner), Mrs T Davies (Brynhyfryd), Old Linen, Clothing, &o.: Mrs F Wynne, Mrs Clough, Miss D Townsend, Mrs Turnour, Mrs Humphreys Roberts, Miss Gee. Money. Coal, &o, Miss Jones (Bodlonfa), Mrs F Wynne, Miss Gold Edwards, Mrs Evans (confectioner). In moving the adoption of the report, the Rector called attention to the fact th&t it was only a ten months' report, eo that they could not very well compare their receipts and expenditure with last year, because they had only ten months to deal with. They would notice that tbo NurEe accompanied the Medical Officer of Health on his periodical visits to the schools. This bad been of great benefit; to the children, because the Nurse was able to follow up any casts needing attention to their home?. They received £ Q 10s 03 frcm the Education Authority for this work, which wfiS of great help to their funds. Under the King Edward Memorial scheme for stamping cut tuberculosis their Nurse could attend a patient, but fortun- ately they were in Denbigh sirgularly free from this disease, as he believed their Medical Officer could testify. Dr Lloyd There was not a single case notified in 1913 (applause). Continuing, the Rector said they were pleased to hear that, but at the same time he hoped that if the occasion unfortunately sroee that their medical gentlemen would avail themselves of the Nurse's services. It would not only be beneficial to the patient, but would also help to swell the funds. As would be seen by the report the Nuise had attended 102 surgical and 85 medical cases and had paid over 2400 visits. Her services had been of greiit benefit, and he should like to see the medical men sending for her services in cases of sickness more often than they did. Dr Lloyd seconded the adoption of the report, and said the work of the Nurse was much appreciated by the medical men of the town, as well as by the sick poor. THE COMMITTEE. Mr Cottom proposed the re-election of the committee, with Mrs Heaton (Plas Heaton) and [ Miss Amy Wynne in tbe place of Mrs Frank Wynne and Miss Gold Edwards, who bad resigned, and another name would be proposed in the place of Mrs Charles, who had also resigned. They regretted the retirement cf the ladies named, and he was sure the good work they had done for so many years was much appreciated, not only by the com- pittee, but by them all. Mrs Turnour scoonded the motion, which was carried. The Rev James Charles proposed the (,Irolion of Mrs Foulkes (Fairholme) in the place of Mrs Charles, resigned, and it was carried. ADDRESS BY DR. MORRIS. Dr Owen Morris then delivered a most interesting and valuable address, in the course of which he pointed out that a Nursing Institute Committee would form an admirable nucleus for a health com- mittee in every town in Wales, It was a lack of knowledge of a very simple and elementary character, which if people only knew the facts would make a wonderful difference in the happiness and health of the people. They could carry out very valuable propaganda work by means of getiing the doctors to give twenty minutes' addresses at Mothers' meetings and Girls' Friendly Societies. The many ladies—and there were plenty of them who had the time to do to—could do great service to the poorer classes by teaching food values and how to cook substantial but inexpensive meals. They could do real Christian work in this direction. Christian work was not bounded by teaching in the Sunday school and la the pulpit. They must see to the well-being of the country generally. It thty were, say, to give up their hockey and golf on stormy days and teach the workman's wife how to make Irish stew, porridge, lentil and pea soup, and how to spend their money to advantage, they would be doing work of great value to the community. Then there was the question of the open window which should be ex- plained to those people who did not know the beneficial results of having the windows always open. In reference to the Infantile mortality, he was pleased to hear that the Notification of Births Act was shortly to be adopted in the county and borough. Where iv had bean adopted the rate of infantile mortality bad greatly decreased. There was a grand work in front of those ladies who would volunteer to educate the people so that their homes would the healthier and consequently happier than they now were. There were many people in the world who were only consumers and not producers. He was sure it they comili get the lusty and healthy young ladies, whom they saw about them with their golf and hockey stick?, to take up some really useful work, such as helping a young mother with her young children or newly- born infant, they would be dotog a splendid work. Ha was sure that they would only have to appeal to their goodnesi of heart, and the young ladies who now spent most of the time in pleasure would take up the work and do their best for their less fortunate sisters. Dr Lloyd called the attention of the speaker to the necessity of appointing midwives in the country districts, and a':ked what was the best plan to pereue in order to get them. Dr Morris said that the best plan was to make a collection on one Sunday in the year in all chapels and churches and so provide funds for a nurse. It could be called a "Health Sunday," and if the ministers and clergy were to preach on preach on this subject once in a year, it would be of great service to the com- munity. Ib was a most humane work, and work which should be carried out without delay. If midwives were appointed theyo could claim some fee now that there was a maternity benefit of 30!, and the reet could come from the voluntary collection. Father Raymond Barker and the Rev D E Jenkins asked practical questions, and Dr Morris gave telling answers with very witty illustratione. .> The Rector, in moving a vote of thanks Dr Morris, said he sometimes marvelled at the slowness of the growth of the health principles so ably preached by Dr Morris and otfters, and remarked that it was as- tonishing to see the windows closed in most of the houses in the town. For In- stance, in a whole street the other day he noticed that hardly any of the windows were open. He was pleased to hear Dr Morris' remarks about health instruction at Mothers' meetings, &o. They had such an address from Dr Jackcon, at the Girlbl Ffiendly Society meeting the other day, and the girls evinced great interest In the matter. The Rev D E Jenkins seconded the motion, which was carried with acclama- tion. On the motion of Dr Morris, seconded by Miss Amy Wynne; a oordial vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman. The Chairman returned thanks and said they were doing all they could in the County Council Health Committee to help forward the means of health for the com- munity at large, but they had always the ratepayer to think about, because these scherres cost money. The meeting then terminated.

0 II Healthy Homes." A public meeting under the auspices of the King Edward VII Welsh National Memorial Association was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when Dr R Owen Morris, Superintendent of Education and Chief Welsh Medical Lecturer, Welsh National Memorial, was the lecturer, the 8ujeot being "Healthy Homes." There was a large attendance, and the pfocead- ings proved highly instructive and in- terestipg. The Mayor (Councillor T Lloyd Jones) presided, and said it gave him great pleasure to help in promoting the health and consequently the happiness of the people. It was, he thooght, very appro- priate that the National Memorial should take the form of a health campaign, be- cause their late King took the greater t interest in the health of his people. Denbigh was a very healty town, and the fact was due to three causes, viz,, (1) its position, (2) excellent sanitary arrange- ments, (3) its excellent water supply, which never ran dry during the longest drought, Continuing, the Mayor urged the ladies not to consider faded curtains or carpets, but to get the most they could out of the sunshine and fresh air. They should cul- tivate a sun-shining spirit and healthy homes (applause). Great interest was now being taken in the health of the nation, and he was glad the Council had decided to adopt the Notifioaticn of Births Act, which would no doubt decrease infantile mortality very considerably (applause). He had much pleasure in calling upon Dr Morris to address them. Dr Morris was given a most cordial reception, In discussing the various ways of promoting health, he stated that sleep was of vital importance, and he attri- buted complaints of nervous disorders, anemia, and several other prevalent diseases to inadequate sleep. He offered useful advice to parents as to the time I devoted to sleep by their children. He Itben dwelt at length with the food question, and alluding to the infant mor- tality he gave statistics, including speci- ally Wrexham and Llanrwst, showing the large number of children who died under the age of 12 months. He was pleased to hear that Denbigh would soon adopt the Notification of Births Act, which necessi- tated the reporting to the local medical officer of health within 3G hours from the blrtb of li Obild, He then proceeded: to deal with oleanliness, light, end food, [which were invaluable to promote health, and gave some useful advice with admir-' able clearness. Some striking illustrations of healthy and unhealthy homes were thrown on the scream, the lantorn being manipulated by Mr J E Jones, Chapel-street. The meeting terminated with votes of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Dr Morris, and carried unanimously, and to I the Lecturer, proposed by the Mayor and seconded by Councillor D E Jenkins.

Messrs Ctough Auotlon Mart. Messrs Clough and Co held their usual monthly auction on Tuesday at Denbigh Smitbfisld. Considering that the parishes of Llannefydd and Llansannan were within the restricted area owing to the foot and mouth disease, a record number of cattle were in for sale from the following and other well known feeders :-Mn Lloyd, Lodge Mrs Houghton, Broadleys; Messrs H D Hughes, Pbs Obambres; J M Salt, Caerfedwen D Williams, Plas Captain; D Hughes, Meifod M Williams, Erivatt Bach less Hughes, Hendre, Naotglyn T Hoeson, Graig. There was a large trade in sheep. Fat bullocks made from £ 14 to £ 29, :Welsh wethers to 30}, and lambs to 24s 3d. There was a large number of buyers, including many from Eagland, and a thorough clearance was effected.

Fire Brigade Drill. DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE ASYLUM. The Denbigh Fire Brigade turned out yesterday (Thursday) evening, under the command ef Capt Joyce, and visited the Asylum, where they were met by Mr Hardy, captain of the Asylum Fire Brigade. The Asylum Brigade gave a very smart display of their prowess, and in response to an alarm given by Captain Joyce, who was allowed to pick any part of the building for demonstration, they turned out and had the water playing on the main entrance in the short space of two minutes. The Town Brigade then examined all the hydrants outside and inside the building, and found that the institution was perfectly equipped to cope with any outbreak of fire. After the more serious part of the business was completed the members of each Brigade tried conclusions at billiards, the Asylum winning by 118 points. The scores were as follows FIRE BRIGADE, ASYLUM. W Williams (No. 1) 52 J H Palmer 100 0 H Edwards 76 T J Batten 100 Sam Griffiths 100 Dr F G Jones 70 C H Oarbwrighb- 86 B T Hardy 100 E T Williams 61 Dr Benson Evans 100 Georga Lloyd 100 W Barker 80 J G Lloyd 48 E E Davies. 100 R W L'oyd 100 T A Davies 76 W Williams (No. 2) 85 Dr Manifold 100 708 826

British Women's Covenant 1 in aid of Ulaters 64, Viotoria-street, London, S.W., 11th March, 1911* To the Editor of the FREE PRESS, Slr.-It is now clear that the proposal which Mr Asqulth has made with regard to the Home Bale Bill cannot possibly satisfy Ulster, and so preserve peace. Still less, of course, does It meet the jast claim of Unionists that the country should be con- mlted, either at a General Election or by a special referendum, before the United Kingdom is broken in two. Whether the Government are prepared to make further proposals or are free to do so is wholly un- certain. Nothing can be a more fatal policy for those who are opposed to Home Rule and the coercion of Ulster than to relax their efforts in the slightest degree in the hope that they will thereby be improving the chances of a peacefol settle- ment. It is in this belief that we call upon ¡ our fellow women who feel as we do to give earnest and united support to the move- ment on behalf of the British Women's Covenant, and to promote the signing of it in every way. There seems to be no other method by which women can express the determination to stand by Ulster and the Union in this great emergency.-Yours faithfully, Caroline S Bridgeman, Alloa S Brittain, S F Bsnson, Louisa Dawkins, F Jean Trustram Eve, Flora Fardell, Mary Arold Forster, Elizabeth Hastings, Elinor L Kinock, Susan A Milmang Mary So Heller, Rose Samuel, Kather- ine Tullibardine, E Goring Thomas. (It is announced officially that facilities for the signature of the Covenant are being arranged by all the Habitations of the Primrose Laague and the branches of the Women's Unionist Association throughout the country).

THE ULSTER COVENANT LOCALLY. Arrangements have been made in Denbigh and the district for the signing of the British Covenant in support of Ulster's claim to remain part of the United King- dom governed by the Imperial Parliament, by men and women, whatever their politi- cal or religious opinions, provided they are In AVimr.afhif mith TT iofoa'ci n1.lrn ill Djr uipovujr ttawu i9vvi> o UUUA. Signatures can be made at the Consti- tutional Club; also at the close of the Primrose League meeting and concert at the Memorial Hall to-night (Friday). Mrs Swayne, as hon secretary of the League, has also Forms of the Covenant for signature. Friends of Ulster should make a point of signing.

2nd Welsh Fusiliers. J HOMECOMING AFTER 18 YEARS. On Tuesday, after an absence from England of eighteen years, the 2nd Welsh Fusiliers returned. When the regimental colours were brought ashore, under an armed eseort, the officers took the old silken standards from their cases and unfurled them betore Pri- vate J Kneller, the oldest soldier living connected with the regiment, a veteran who had fought through the Crimean War. It was an impressive moment when ho stood before the colours—a living link with the glorious past. Of the Fusiliers who left England in 1896 only six returaed-Lieutnant-Qllarter master Yateo, Bargeant-Major Murphy, Colour-Sergeants Jackson and Jones, Cor- poral Wilton, and Private Williams. During the Boxer rising the Fusiliers were among the first troops hurried to North China, and landed at Taku two days after the international fleet had captured the forts. They were at the Relief of Tientsin, and with the Naval Brigade fought their way to the relief of Peaking, where they were the first to enter the Legation. The troops also served in Hong-kong, Burma, Egypt, Crete, and India.

Primrose League^ THE CONCERT for the Heallan Habitation Bntertainments Fand at „ the GHVBGH HOUSH, £ X>. ASAPH, will be held 011 Tuesday, April 28th, at 2.45 p.m., instead of the date previously announced in I this paper. ljnlt •

ST ASAPH. HIGH SHERIFF. The gentleman finally selected at the King's pricking for the high sheriffs, to be High Sheriff of Flintshire is Mr J K Evans, Green- field Home, Holywell. PRESENTATION. The King and Qoeen held a Court at Buck- ingham Palace on Friday. Miss Williams Wynn (Wynnstay), grand-daughter of Mrs Williams Wynn, of Cafn, was presented by Mrs W R 0 Kynaston. APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATORS. The Flintshire County Council at their annual meeting on Wednesday, re-appointed Messrs W G Kelley, H A Graves, and J Jones (Glandw;) to represenb them for the fishery district of the rivers Elwy and Clwyd. THE BRITISH COVENANT. Amongst those who have signed what is known 81 the British Covenant in support of Ulster's desire to be excluded from Home Rule, are the Bishop of 8t Asaph, he Dean of Sb Asapb, the Hon W Ormsby-Gore, M.P., Inrd Denbigh, and the Hon T B Ooohrane. INSTALLATION. The Rev D Grimaldi Davis, D.D., vicar of Welshpool, was on Thursday, the 5th, installed as honorary canon in Sb Asaph Cathedral, in suooession of Canon David Jones, rector of Llanfechain. The lessons were read by Canon ) Basil M Jones and Canon Hugh Roberts. The new canon was the special preaoher at the sub- sequent Lenten service in the Cathedral. m FREE CHURCH v. WELSH CHURCH BILL. The 8t Asaph Free Church Council has passed the following resolution. "That this meeting, repreeenting the Free Churches of St Asaph, wish to declare its confidence that the Government will pass the Welsh Church Bill into law without making the least concession in regard to the disendowment clauses, as we consider the bill in its present form to be far too generous in its terms to the Church party." INCREASED RATES. 8t Asaph ratepayers will hear with anxiety of the big increase in the county rates. At the annual meeting of the Flintshire County Coun- cil on Wednesday, an increased rate was adopted. In dealing with the estimates for the ensuing year, in which an increased rate of 6bd in the 9 was proposed, Colonel Phillips said it was a very serious matter that there should be such a large jump, especially when it was remembered that they only kept within that limit by dropping certain finanoial proposals for the coming year. Mr T J Heney said that a big factor in the increase was in the main- tenance of roads. That cost an additional £ 3,000, and the police cost £ 2,000 more. The estimates were passed with an amendmenb that the rate for intermediate education should be d instead of id it being oontended that the schools were in urgent need of more money. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. On Monday last the members of the Society were breated bo a new departure when Mr W A Evans, B.Sc of the County School, de. livered a paper cn The Atmosphere and Re- spiration.' The paper was a most interesting and instructive one, and was illustrated with experiments shewing the effect of the presence or absence of various gases which constitute the atmosphere upon the breathing of human beings and of plants. Mr Evans had been to a great deal of trouble in the preparation of the paper and the chemioal apparatus for the purposes of his illustrations. At the close of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was ao- oorded to the lecturer, and to Mr Foper who atsisted him in oarrying out the experiments. At the next meeting of the Society Mr Gaorge Porter, of Denbigh, will deliver a paper on 4 In the north of Anglesey.' This paper wi I be illustrated by specially prepared lantern elides and will be thrown open to the public.

WAEN-ST. ASAPH. PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY.—Ah a meeting of the Flintshire County Council on Wednesday, a communication was received from St Asaph Rural District Council stating that they have under consideration the question of providing a water supply for the parish of Waen, and it had been recommended to lay a pipe line from the supply to Pant Evan to a point near the cross roads to Primrose cottage. The Rural Council made an application for the eonsent of the County Council for this purpose. The Clerk pointed out that under the terms of the agree- ment with the Bodrhyddan estate in this matter the County Council could not give the required consent. It was decided to inform the Rural District Oouaoil accordingly.

BODFARI. HEDGING COMPETITION. A hedging competition took place at Dre Gooh Farm, Bodfari, yesterday (Thursday). There was a large attendanse and much interest was evinced in the proceedings. The competition was organised by Mr Richard Clough, and was most successful in every respect, there being no less than 21 competitors. The officials, who carried out their duties most efficiently, were:—Mr Enos Jones, Nantgwilym, and MrRobett Lloyd, Gwaen- 1 ynog Bach, who were the judges Mr Trevor Roberts, Glanclwyd, hon secretary; I Mr Wright, Tynyeelyn, hon treasurer and Mr Chambers Jones, stewards. The prizes were awarded as follows Class I (open to all-comers)-i John Jones, Groes Wian, Caerwys, 2 John Williams, Drefechan, Llanynys. 3 Robert Jones, Bodfari. 4 William Jones. Pandy Mill, Afonwen. 5 Thomas Jones, Bodfari. Class II (open to those who have not won a prizg in a hedging competition)—1 Wm Jones, Ty Mawr, Prion. 2 Rtohard Morris, Geinas, Bodfari. 3 J Jones, Tynyffordd, Bodfari* 4 David Roberts, Llanoyrnog. 5 John Angel, Ty Cerrigi Tremsirohlon. Class III (open to youths under 21),—I J Jones, Caerneidr Cottage. 2 Onren Williams, Drefechan, 3 R Owen, Bryn- celyn. 4 J Jones, Arthur Cofctsge, Waen, St Asaph. At the close of the competition the prizes were formally presented by Mr Enos Jonesi who proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Mr Rlohard Clough for having organised the competition, &c. Mr Robert Lloyd seconded and remarked that the work had been so excellent that the jadges had great difficulty in coming to a decision, especially between the first, second, and third winners. The motion was carried with acclama- tion. Mr Richard Clough retarned thanks in a few appropriate remarks, and said he was pleased to do whatever he could to further the interests of agriculture.

Looal Lighting Table. FOR CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS. morning tTenlng Saturday, March 14th 5 40 7 20 Sunday, March 15th 5 37 7 21 Monday, March 16th 5 35 7 23 Tuesday, March 17th 5 33.7 25 Wednesday, March 18bh 5 30 7 26 Thursday, March 1911b 0 28 Mttt 2S Friday, March 20bh 5 20,7 30

j Sudden Death. The death occurred with tragis sudden- ness of Mr Samuel Christley, at his residence in Clif ton-f arrace, on Wednesday evening. It appears that he had been out at work all day, and on returning home partook of a very hearty mtal. He became sick, and Dr Lloyd was called in, but he died very shortly after from heart affection. The deceased, who was 52 years of age, leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss, and with whom much sympathy is felt. The deceased was a well known tradesman in the town, and his services as a house decorator and painter were in great dimand. He was held in the highest esteem by all, and was a iaithful attendant at the Welsh Church. The funeral will take place at 2.30 to-day (Saturday), at Whitchurch.

Death and Funeral of Mrs. Parry, Love Lane. The death took place on Monday of Mrs Parry, widow of Mr Henry Parry, Eriviatt Lodge, for many years carpenter I and forester on the Eriviatt estate, and a daughter of the late Mr Thomas Davies, also of Eriviatt Lodge. The deceased, who was 73 years of age, had suffered much during the latter years of her life, ] but her lot was made as easy as possible by the loving and devoted attention of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs R T Williams, with whom she bad resided einca the death of her husband. Up to almost the last she was able to go about and was in good spirit, and her death o:icurral-after a very brief spell of severe illness—much to the surprise and regret of her relatives and friends. The deceased had always been of a retiring disposition, but was a kind and cheerful woman, much beloved by her scquaintances. She was a member of the church at Capel Mawr. Much sympathy is felt with her only daughter and son-in-law, and Miss Maggie A Jones (Howell's School), together with her only surving brother, Mr John Davies, Pant, Gioes, in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, the interment being at Henllan churchyard. The Rev Evan Jones, O.M., officiated at the house, while the services at the church and graveside were conducted by the rector, the Rev H Humphreys. The chief mourners were:—1st carriage: Mr and Mrs R T Williams, son-in-law and daughter Miss M A Jonep, niece Mr John Davies, Pait, brother Mr Thomas Davies, nephew. 2nd carriage Mr and Mrs John Jones, Penfforddwen Mrs E J Edgar, Back Row Mr R Roberts, Penucha Mrs J J Evans, Fron. 3rd curi.ge: Mr Otren Jones, Bryn. glas Mr and Mrs R Parry, Henllan Miss B Rogers and Miss Mary Jones, Trellynau, Rhasycae. Among others were :—Mrs Thomas Jones, Rhuallt; Mrs Edwards, Castle- hill Miss Jones, Rosemary-lane Mrs Evan Lloyd, Brookhouse Messrs Howell Lloyd, E Millward, Love-lane J J Evans, Fron W Williams, Broadleys .Mr and Mrs John Evans, Eriviatt Bach, &c. The bearers were Messrs R G Williams, William Roberts, Edward Jones, asd William Williams, Ohapel-place. Air R W Lloyd, Park-street, made the oak coffin and superintended the funeral arrange- ments. Beautiful wreaths were sent as follows Gyda hiraeth dwys a chariad am ein hanwyl fam—Annie a Robert Thomas. In loving memory of dear Auntie, from Maggie. With deepest sympathy, from Misses Ffoulkes and Mrs Morris, 54, Liverpool- road, Chester. In loving memory of dear Auntie, from Gwladys. In loving memory, from E.J., and B Edgar. With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J J Evans. Mr and Mrs R T Williams desire to acknowledge with gratitude the many expressions of sympathy received by them in their bereavement.

TREMEIRCHION. CORRECTION,— Owing to the police being misinformed, an error orept into our reporb of the St Asaph Police Court in last week's issue. The address of Elizabeth Ann Jones, who was charged with stealing a gold dress ring, should have been given as late of Tanybryn Sweet Shop, Tremeirehion," and not Sylwfan,

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SEVENTH-DAY SABBATARIANS. To the Editor of the FREE PREBS. Dear sirl-Most Englishmen have a fairly keen desire to see • fair play, I even for an opponent. Hence my hope that you will insert this letter. In John viii, 44, we find that the meek and lowly Jsaus, our blessed Lord and Saviour, speaking of a certain party, said plainly, 'he is a liar.' A Christian now-a-days may not thus speak plain English-though oft tempted. I have before me some papers that are be. ing circulated in your district. Under the above heading one of them says, This Amei loan Sect, sometimes divided into Seventh-day Adventists' and Seventh- day Baptists,' teeks to obtain a foothold in Englanch" As pastor of the Mill- yard Seventh-day Baptist Church, Lon- don, permit me to contradict this false statement. Firstly, there is no such sect as Seventh-day Sabbatarians secondly, reference to any decent dictionary will show that' Sabbatarians is the old name of the I Seventh-day Baptists' (see for ex- ample Ree's Cyclop re iia of 45 vols., 1820); thirddly, Saventh-day Adventists,' though they sprung from contact with Soventh- day Baptista, are an entirely different seot, holding many views we Baptists do not accept; fourthly, Saventh-day Baptists, if we exclude the early Christians and Apostles, are an English sect; and fifthly, it was we (Mill-yard Churnb) who sought and obtained a foothold in' America by sending our missionaries there, the first of whom was Stephen Mumford, sent in 1664. A pamphlet guilty of such (to avoid using our Saviour's strong words, we will say) gross misrepressntatlons is not likely to be truthful in its doctrinal statements. Will readers of such literature, jast for the sake of fair play, write me for some of our publications, that they may hear both sidea We stand for 'the Commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.' Ycurs, &a., THOS. WM. RICHARDSON, Lieut-Col., P.P. J.H. 104. TolIington Park, N.

LLANDEGLA. EVENING SCHOOL SOOUL. On Friday evening, the 6th Inst" the Evening School students were generously entertained to an excellent supper by the School Managers, and under the manage- ment of Mrs Williams, School House, who was assisted at the tables by the lady guests present. The guests included the Rev J H Hope, M.A., Mrs Hope, and Mr Nael Hope, Rectory; Miss Percival, Saifch Daran Mr and Mas D Jones, Ty Newydd; Mr E White, junr, The Court; Mr and Mra R Williams and Miss Jones, School House; and Miss Griffith, Saith Daran. When supper was over, a game ensued, followed by a programme of mcsio, &o.: undertaken by the students, under the presidency of the Rector, with Mr Williams acting as accompanist. The students one and all performed their items most credit- ably. The programme was as lollowil Introductory address by the Chairman. Glee. March of the Men o Harlech,' Students. Sang, 8 The little brown jag,' Thomas Parry. Recitation, I Boneddwr mawr o'r Baja,' John Evans. Song, Y Dryw Bach,' Hugh David Roberts. Song, We parted on the shore,' Ellis Jones. Address by Mr D Joues (manager). Dia- logue, Ymddyddanion y Felin,' E M Edwards and Henry Clarke. Glee, The Ash Grove,' Students. Song, Gair troa y delyn,' B9Djamin Davie?. Dialogue (humorous), I Insurance,' E S Harrison and Ellis Jones. Recitation, Too clever,' Lloyd Williams. Action song,4 Y Ffermwr,' E Vaughan Ellis. Address by Mr E White (manager). Recitation, I Pobl y Potes a phobl y Llumra,' Thomas Jonee. Glee, I Ar hyd y Nos,' Students. Song, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau,' Ellis Jones. I God save the King,' solo sung by Mrs Hope. The three Managers present addressed the students and gave them excellent ad- vice. The Chairman expressed his great pleasure that the session had been again so successful, and congratulated Mr Williams and the students on their wisdom in spending their winter evenings so pro- fitably. Mr D Janes laid great stress upon the importance of not only acquiring knowledge but also the acquisition of good character and respectful behaviour. Mr White dwelt upon the importance of regu- lar and punctual attendance. Most hearty votes of thanks were acoorded the ladies, managers, chairman and head teacher for their respective and successful endeavours to make evening so pleasant and enjoyable# Before departure each student received a book present from the Head Teacher, and distributed by Mrs Hope, Mrs D Jones and Miss Percival. Mr Noel Hope was also heartily congratulated upon his sucoess in obtaining an appointment in the Bank of EDglaud, London.

RUTHIN. Sons of Ttmptranot. A very successful and enjoyable social took place in connection with the Sons of Temperance Society at the English Pres- byterian Schoolroom on Thursday evening, at which the Grand Scribe Bro, T Griffith Jones was present. The meeting was opened with an address by W.P. Bro. Fred Jones, and a solo was sung by Miss Ethel Batten Jones. The Grand Soribe praised the splendid work done by the Society at Ruthin, where the adult and cadet sections had shown a remarkable increase during the past twelve months. The cadets bad increased by nearly 50 members in that time. The greatest praiso was due to the ssoretary, F.S Bro. W E Roberts, for his splendid work. Refreshments were afterwards served, to which all present did full justice. The ladies who had charge of the catering were Mrs W E Roberts, Mrs J Griffiths, Miss Pollie Roberts, Miss Edith Roberts, and Miss Mair Thomas. A very clever display of oonjaring was given by Mr Brown, nsd was followed by an address by the secretary on the work of the cadets. After an address by the chaplain, Rsv R Ernest Jones, a hnmorons sketch, entitled The new Office boy,' was given by Messrs D W Griffith, Eilis Wil- liams, H M Robert?, J J Thomas, and T Lewis, and was greatly appreciated by the audience and loodly applauded.

WORDS OF WISD OM. Character i. what a man if-irt the dnrk. Unreasonable hasfe iF the diroet road to error., No man can bo honest ivithout. constant nraow tic<\ True love is more frequent than true friend. eh;p. The measure of lovaltv to truth is its cosf fig the life. Never acquiesce in immoral or pernicidui opinions. We must desire to act. and act rigorouily, fe# •be happy. Cheerfulness in giving renders a deed mo acceptable. We seldom admit that we are wrong, saya Judge Rentoul, until we receive a writ for libel.: The more a man possesses over and abovSi what he uses, declares G. Bernard Shaw, thv, more careworn he becomes. Many a man by being thought better than he was, has become better; while many a one b1. being thought worse, has become worse. There is one quality which all men have, in common with angels, blessed opportunities of exercising, if they will—mercy.—DICKENS. Training is everything. The peach was once III bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but a cab- bage with a college education.—MARK TWAIN. If thou art rich, then show the greatness of thy fortune; or, what is better, the greatness of thy soul, in the meekness of thy conversation.— STERNE. Make the best of everything; think the besE of everybody; hope the best for yourself- By so doing you will be lifting yourself and those about you to a higher plane of living. No one can ever do great things who cannot shut out from his thoughts everything in the universe except the single thing upon which, fop the time being, he needs to concentrate. A ter* rible concentration is the price of power. To do anything because ot-bere do it, and 1106 because the thing is good, or kind, or honest in its own right, is to TCI-L Zn all moral control and captaincy upon yourself and go, post haste, to the devil with the greatest number. B. STEVEXSOX. Don't despise your work so long as it is useful and honest. No task is menial to those who have studied the true value of labour. Your task has its meaning and purpose. It rests with you. and with you alone, to make that purpose vA worthy one. It is stated on medical authority that, all surely as mechanical friction wears away the bearings of an unoiled engine, eo will the self- generated friction of hat-o and anger tend to shorten the life of the huma.n being who gives way to them. True courage 1.aB so little to do with anger, that thero lies always the strongest suspicion against it, where this passion is highest. The tru« courage is cool and calm. The bravest of men have the least of a brutal bullying insolence; and in the very time of danger are found thai most serene, pleasant, and free. It is not always possible to make all our re.. lations with others pleasant and agreeable evert with our utmost desire and effort, but there is only one side of aU relation shipe that we are re- sponsible for, our own. If on our own side we allow neither anger nor unkindnees, we can 4 let be at peace with ourselves. The brave man is not he who feels no fear, For that were stupid and irrational; But he whose noble soul its fear subduei, And bravely dares the danger Nature shrinks from. —JOANNA BAILLIE. SMALL DUTIES. All things hang together. The universe runif on principles that form and permeate all things. Wherever a man is, whatever his work is, there he is being tested, and he that is faithful in that which is least is being prepared for larger use- fulness elsewhere, later on. To shirk small duties is dangerous business for the shirker. CONSEQUENCES. Every eddy of conduct, for good or ill, must have its definite consequence. Sin is the delibe- rate and wilful act of a free agent who sees the better and chooses the worse, and thereby actr. injuriously to himself and others. The root sin is selfishness, whereby needless trouble and pain are inflicted on others; when fully developed its involves moral suicide.—SIR OLIVER LODGE. BEAUTY. "To appreciate beauty fully," says a writer on art subjects, one must labour to produce it. It is not enough to recognise it. It is necessary; to co-operate with Nature in making it pos- sible." It is another form of the kindergarten maxim, We learn by doing." Tho trained, hand and eye will help the brain in ways that the one who has learnt all that he knows from, boots cannot appreciate. A FEW DON'TS. Don't lose interest in the affairs of the day. Don't bore people by talking of good timeat gone by. Don't try to persuade yourself that you loolc younger than you are. Don't think you know every tiling because oi your experience. POINTS WORTH NOTING. That those who are always minding other people's business cannot possibly have time to look properly after their own. That though there aro times when it is wise toi epeak, there are a great many more times when it is wiser not to. That if charity has a disinclination to begiff at home it should, at least "be made to visit there occasionally. That people who slander other peoplo very rarely know the truth about them, and if they; did they wouldn't tell it. SKILL. This little word has to do with everybody's success in life. It means something which it needed before any employment can be done pro4 perly; and something which is only to be had by, patience, and a resolve not to without, it. The little word is skill. Many great works, such as paintings or poems, can only be done by persona who have the gift of genius. Genius falls to the lot of few; but to have skill in our daily work is within the reach of everyone. It is simply this, the art of doing whatever wo have to do in the best manner in which it can be done., THE HOPEFUL VIEW. Our youthful troubles and their sources are soon forgotten, but the objects of beauty which gladden the early life never cease to yield ua delight. They become the stars of the firma- ment of youth, lighting up the pathway of the past, and when in later years the night of sor- row gathers round the soul, memory, like the astronomer's tube, piercing the surrounding gloom sweeps that distant sky. and reveals 'in those stars still shining with undiminished lustre. The heart renews its youth, and the whole man is cheered and invigorated by the contemplation of those things of beauty that wvro the delight of happier daye.