Denbighshire Free Press

The Picturedrome. A capital programme of pic's Hs been given at the Picturedrome LLiti ,k and the series of pictures, What happened 1, to Mary,' has created quite a sensation. To-nigbt (Friday) and Saturday the star film will be the Great Ciroua Fire.' This is a wonderful piobure and should not be missed. Next week we shall have I Lieut Pimple on Secret Service,' which is a humorous skit; John Tobin's sweetheart,' which is a story of love amongst the can- nibals « Pimple's great Bullfight,' another funny picture and Heroes of the Mine,' a stirring drama. Other picures of a moat interesting character will aito be shown. The management announce a slight altera- tion in the times of their performances on Saturdays. In future the show will be given at 7 and 9 o'clock instead of 6 30 and 8 30 as heretofore. Sse advertisement for (ulther details.

Golf. MR BEHRENS'S CUP. There was a good entry for this cup on Saturday, but only about half the entrants took out cards. 16 happened, curiously enough, that Mr Brock and Mr H H Davies, who tied for first plaoe, were play- ing together, and, throughout the last nine holes they knew that only a few strokes separated them. The committee decided that they must play off the tie for the cup, by strobe play, on or before the 28th inet. The leading soores were:— Gross. H'cap. Nebto H H Davies 84 14 70 WEBrock 87 17 70 "Hi Wntfcin.Davies.. 89 18 71 Eighteen players have entered for Colonel Heaton's cup, the draw for which was made on Saturday. The flrst two rounds must be played by Marob 28th,

The Late Mrs. Beck. The death took place on Satorday morn-l iug. after a long and patient illness, at 21,1 College-road, Upper Bangor, of Mrs Beck, the wife of Mr James Back, late of Vale- street, Denbigh. Mr*. Beck, who was 76 years of age, had resided in Bangor for some years. The funeral, whieh was private, took place at the Glanadda cemetery, on Tuesday, the Rev W R Saunders officiat- ing. The mourners were:—Mr J Beck (husband), Messrs James and Llewelyn Beck (sons), Mr John Price (brother) Messrs R Bsck and K McKewin (brothers- in-law), Mr R W Jones (son-in-law), Messrs Jam-es Baird and W Dixon (nephews), and Mr D Fraser (cousin). Beautiful floial tributes were sent by :— Mr James Beck and family, Mr R Beck, Mr and Mrs James Beck, Mr and Mrs John Price, Mr Llewelyn Price and family, Mr and Mrs R W Jones and family. Misses and Messrs Fraser, Mr and Mrs W Dixon, Messrs Savage, Mr and Mrs E T Griffiths, and the Stiff cf the Glanadda School.

Funeral of Mr. 8. Christ ley The funeral of Mr Samuel Christley, Towosend, Denbigh, and late of Llan- cyinog, whose very andden death was an. ronneed in last week's Issue, took place on Saturday at Whitohurcb. The Rev T Red- fern, rector of Denbigh officiated at the house, assisted at Whitohuroh by the Rev David Williams, rector of L..ilnys. The obief mourners were lit carriage: Mrs Christley (widow), Misses M Christley, G Christley, and Gladys Christley (daughters), Mrs Morris, Wrexham (sister-in-law). 2id carriage: Mrs Hughes, Llysfaen (sister-in-law); Mrs Williams, Tynycaeau, I/aiiiiyrnog (oousin); Mrs Jones, Maes llan, Ruthin (cousin) Mrs Davies, Cefn-y- gwroy (aunt) Mrs Malley, Ruihin (sister- in-law). Mr Thomas Christley (ion), Mr M M Christley (ion), Mr Robert Owen, Dre- fechan, Llanjnya (step brother) Mr Thos Williams, Blaenau Ffestiniog (brother-in- law) Mr Malley, Ruthin (brother-in-law); Mr Malley, Gresford (brotbet Mr Morris, Wrexham (brother-in-law) Mr Robert Divies, Cefn y gwrdy (cousin) Mr Henry Davies, Denbigh (oousin); Mr Jao Williams, Tynycaeau (coullin); Mr Thomas Davies, Postoffioe-lane (oousin) »Mr Davies, Asylum (oousin). Wreaths were sent from the under- mentioned:-From his sorrowful Wife and Children, Mr Malley, Ruthin; Mra Roberts, Railway Hotel Mrs Williams, Clifton House Mrs Gough Roberts, Vale-street; Mrs Jones, Southsea; Mra Williams, Vtar. age, Llsnynys; from his Co-employees at Trefnant; from Blodwen and all at Kinmel- terraoe, Llandyrnog; Mn Ellis, Sb Asaph Mr and Mrs David Rogers, Llandyrnog lul- Willie Jones, Park-street. The bearers were his co-employees at Trefnant, and consisted of the following Mr William Williams, Mr Thomas Ellis, Mr Ben Williams, Mr Robert Jones, Mr Thos E lis, Mr Edward Jones, Mr Griffith Williams. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Jones Bros., Bee Hive, and Mr John Morris, Trefnant.

Denbigh Castle. PROBABLE TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENT OFFICE. A special meeting of the Castle Com- mittee was held in the Council Chamber on Tuetday afternoon, Col E J Swayne in the cba r, for the purpose of receiving the report of the deputation which re- cently waited on the Office of Works, London, in r«f>rrnce to the Cstle. The ret orL in qupsuon was as follows The resolution passed at the meeting of the Committee on the 12th December, 1913, was communicated to the Office of Woods, and on the 23rd February, 1914, a reply was received from the Office of Woods that they were pre- pared to receive a deputation on the 5th March. The deputation, consisting of Col Cornwallis West and Mr J P Lewis, the surviving lessees ) Col Swayne, the chairman of the Committee the Secretary and the Castle Keeper, and supported by Sir Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., and the Hon W Ormsby-Gore, M.P., attended there accordingly on that day. The Office of Works having been furnished with a copy of the statement of facts submitted to the Office of Woods upon which the Committee relied in their appeal for pecuniary assistance from public funds to carry out the repairs required to the Castle, Col Swayne, in present- ing the views of the Committee, stated that he would only offer a few supplemental observations thereto. He explained that the Committee had no desire to place any obstacle in the way of the Office of Works acquiring the Castle as the now recognised custodions of ancient monuments, but that they were anxious to retain its use for the inhabitants of Denbigh for recreative purposes as it had been enjoyed for 50 years and upwards, as there was no other place that could be used for this object in the town. He also referred to the fact that the bowling green and the Castle Keeper's house were the property of the Committee. Col r West supported these views, and Mr Earle, the secretary, in reply, stated that he had read the statement of facts with great interest and viewed the objects of the Committee with much sympathy. They recognised that Denbigh Castle was one of the finest national monuments of its kind in the kingdom. He stated that it was obvious that the Committee could not, owing to lack of funds, carry out the extensive works of reparation required at the Castle which would entail a considerable outlay, and, though he did not wih to use it as a threat, he men- tione i that the Office of Works had vested in them certain powers under a recent Act of Parliament for the preservation of ancient monuments. With reference to the futnre use of the Castle for recreatiou kul-poses he thought there would be no difficulty in permitting the games of lawn tennis and bowls being played, but that there was a strong objection to the swings and the uprights fixed for enclosing the tennis ground, as they were considered to be unsightly; also that the sheds, &c., which were fixed against the walls would have to be removed. He added that in carrying out out works of excavation and repairs the present lawn tennis ground would probably be interfered with for a short time. He further stated that he could not agree to any specific terms with the Committee, but gave his assurance that the Office of Works will endeavour as far as possible to meet their wishes. With reference to the wages of the caretaker the Office of Works would be prepared to bear that expense, and the question of fees for ad- mission and charges for games and their allocation would have to be further considered. As to the Bowling Green and Castle-keeper's house, which were the property of the Com- mittee, he suggested that particulars should be furnished to him of the cost, with a view to their being acquired by the Office of Works. The report having been read and fully considered, the following resolution was paaaed That this Committee, whilst deeply re. gretting the necessity, authoriaes the lessees to surrender the lease to the Office of Works, as soon as arrangements have been made with that office also that the proposals to be made to the Office ol Works be left to a sab-jommittee with instructions to formulate proposals and report. The following sub-committe was ap- pointed Col Swayne, the Mayor, the Town Clerk, Messrs J P Lewis, C Cottom. Robert Davies and A Foulkes Roberts. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Col Heaton, a vote of tbanks was past to the deputation.

I Death of Dr J. Lloyd Robert We much regret to record the death of Dr ] Lloyd Roberts, formerly 'of Denbigh, which took place at his [residence, Abergele, soon after eight o'clock yesterday (Thursday) morning. He bad been in failing health for the last three or four years, and latterly his friends noticed with sorrow that his health was rapidly giving way and the end approaching, though his indomit- able will and keen intellect kept him £ oin»f in the work of his public offices almost to the last, so that he truly died in harness," three or four weeks ago Dr Henry Lloyd, of St Asaph, had come to his aid and acted as his deputy as medical officer in the St Asaph District Councils. Deceased was the son of a former rector of Denbigh, the Rev R J Roberts, M. A. (the immediate predecessor of the Rev Lewis Lewis, M.A.), and after- wards for years vicar of Ysciefiog. He was thus a native of the Vale of Clwyd, having been born at Park-place, Den- bigh, April 18th, 1846, He pro- ceeded to Edinburgh University for his medical and surgical studies and obtained with distinction the degree of M.B. and C.M. of Edinburgh, and sub- sequently turning his attention to public health and the science of sanita- tion qualified as Diplomate in Public Health, England, 1888. Subsequently I he secured practically all the public health appointments in his district, and II at the time of his death was the o!dest Medinal Offirnr nf H alth in North Wales, and probably, too, the oldest private practitioner in North Wales. He commenced practice in Denbigh when registered, August, 1870, and in June, 1873 (nearly 41 years ago), was appointed Medical Officer of Health for the borough of Denbigh, which affice he retained until 1878, when he resigned because the Council of the day would not move as fast as the sanitary ar- rangements of the borough demanded and as an active up-to-date Medical Officer considered necessary. 0 Continuing to pay special attention to sanitary science, he was at one time Medical Officer of Health for Ruthin rural district, which he afterwards re- signed. From the year 1876 he was Medical Officer of Hea th for the who!e of St Asaph union under both the Denbigh and Flint Rural District Councils; medical officer for the urban and rural district of A.bergele; and medical officer for the Prestatyn Urban Council; offices which he retained with confidence of the Councils up to his death. Whilst resident in Denbigh, in addition to his public offices and his private practice, he was for year attached to Denbighshire Infirmary as, honorary surgeon, in which work and in the management of the Institution generally he took intense interest and put forth strenuous efforts to bring the Institution and its methods up-to-date, to compare with the best managed of English Infirmaries, and, though his views did not always commend them- selves to the Committee of Manage- ment, everybody admired his sincerity of purpose, and the ability with which he dealt with such questions. On leaving town for Colwyn Bay, some years ago, his connection as hon medical afficer ceased, but he was elected and remained to the end hon consulting physician of the Infirmary. He took in the years gone by keen interest in Denbigh public life, and was instrumental in promoting Uni- versity Extension Lectures, in con- nection with the Oxford and Cambridge movement and of the Welsh University at Bangor acting as hon secretary and then as president. In May, 1884, at a bye-election, necessitated by the death of Mr W T Foulkes, he was elected a member of Denbigh Town Council without a contest, and he was re-elected on Nov- ember 1st, 1885, also without a contest, but in November, 1888, there was a severe contest, and in that election he was defeated. He had, however, in the meantime, namely, in 1887, been appointed a Tustice of the Peace for the borough, and until he left the town for Colwyn Bay was regular and faithful in his attendance. In his early days he was an ardent member of the Yalumtser force and held a commission for some time as Lieutenant in the D Company of the ( Bat. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Dr Lloyd Roberts married on the 12th Feb- ruary, 1885, Miss Parry Jones, the slder daughter (by his Arst wife) of Mr J Parry Jomes, solicitor, of Plas Clough, Denbigh (a former Mayor of the borough), and the sister of the late Mr J Parry Jones, Town Clerk of Denbigh. She pre- deceased him a few years ago during their residence at Colwya Bay, as did also ona of their two daughters, the other daughter, Miss R Lloyd Roberts, residing with her father up to the time of his death, and with whom the most sincere sympathy is felt in her sad bereavement. Deceased was a striot and consistent Church- man, and duriag his residence in Denbigh was a member of Sc Mary's Church ehoir, being a man of good musical ability he was also for years a sidesman, and also filled the office of chureh- warden of the parish. He was a strong Conservative and actively supported the Conservative organisations of the boreugh of Denbigh. He was closely identified with many of the public institutions of the town. In connection with his profession, of which he was a very able, clever, and scholarly member, he was one of the early promoters of the North Wales Branch of the British Medical Association, and had been in earlier years both hon secretary and president of the Branch. Dr Lloyd Roberts was amongst the oldest members of the Royal Denbigh Lodge of Freemasons. Deceased loavei;, in addition to his daughter, three sisters, who have for many years resided at Cheltenham, and one brother, Mr C H Roberts, of Southport another brother, the eldest of the family, the Rev Robert Jones Roberts, M.A., reetor of Hopesay, Aston-on- Clun, Shropshire, died in September last. The funeral takes place to-merrow (Saturday), the interment being at Llanddulas Church, at 3 o'clock. It will be private from the house to the church friends meeting at the church.

NANTGLYN. I OBITUARY.—The death took place yesterday (Thursday) of Miss Jane Jones, aged 88, at Brynglas, Saron, who lived for many years at Tan Lloft, Nantglyn, and was held in the highest esteem. Recently, however, she resided with Mr and Mrs Jones at Brynglas, where she received every attention and loving eare. She was a faithful member of the Church at Nant- glyn, where her absence will be keenly felt. The J funeral takes place at Nantglyn to-morrow (Satur- day), and will be private

f The Prudential Assurance Company. On page 4 will be found the annual balance sheet of the Prudential Assurance Company, of which Th* Insurance Record saysj "It has long been agreed by all whose duty it is to compile the chronicle of insur- ance or comment on the doings of institu- tions recorded therein that the Prudential stands in a kingdom of its own, unique, unapproachable and not ("mparable with any other company opera 'ng on similar f Sires. The growir g wealtl f>nd strength 01 the institution, its vast pr; fits and equally Splendid distributions to policy-holders in toth branches have naturaHy imparted from time to time a freth impetns to the business, so that i ow H moves forward with giant strides in years good, bad, or in- different. Stsikes, depression in trade, wars, civil riots, political unrest-t-bege adverse icflaenoes which militate against the progress of eome effloes hardly afieot the Prudential at all so that on the eve of i s report being issued one does not wonder if the company has been successful or tie reverse, but only to what extent the busicets has been developed in eaob | branch and the question asked is what I increase in ordinary and industrial pre*C miutns ? How many millions have been added to the funds ? We may preface our observations on the sixty-fifth annual report just issued by saying that it is in all respects worthy of the Prudential. That, needless to say, is to imply a high standard of excellence, and we think the most cursory examination of i be figures will show that we have not erred CD the side of praise. Lst us take the islient features in the order given. A huge new business in the ordinary branch would, of course, be confidently anticipated, for Ihe Prudential is known far and wide as one of the best tffloes for ordinary life in aranoe, giving a splendid bona., the in- crease of which in due course is one of the things in insurance which can be predicted with confidence. But who in the present state of competition, with many first-class ordinary life offices displaying special activities in the home area, who would have reckoned on such figures as those reported -71359 policies for sums amounting to aC6 849 224, as against 59.854 policies for £5586.153 in the previous year ? '■It is noteworthy that one-seventh of ■ he new business consisted of policies for urns assured ranging from X500 to 220,000. We may draw attention also to the wonder- fully low expense ratio shown in this branch, notwithstanding the enormous business transacted. Last year commission and management outlays on ordinary busi- ness came to 9406.331 or only 8'27 per oent of the premium income. We may be sure tint the bearing of this remarkable economy in management upon the bonus prospects will not be ignored by persons desirous of Insuring their lives, to whom the Prudential appeals as attractive in other respeots. "In the Industrial Branch the results reported are also extremely satisfactory, taking all things into consideration. The premium Income, amounting to 17,874,456 shows an increase of aC81,894, and this would have been much greater but for the fact that fifty-two weeks' collections only are oovered by the present aooonnts, whereas there were fifty-weeks' takings in- eluded in the aooonnts for 1912. As abow. ing the value cf the company as a distributing agency, as an institution for the succour of the bereaved or for those who have made provision by their own thrift for old age, we may point out that the vast sum of C3,139,193 was paid in claims in this branch, the amount inolud- ing, be it noted, £ 359 572 bonus additions -—a very important item in view of the fact that a bonus in industrial assurance was rever contemplated until the Prudential originated the system, and that the great company is obviously in a position to do better for industrial polioy-holders in the fatore than it has in the past. Another significant point to be noted is that at the end of the year the total number of policies in force in the Industrial branch was 19,771,135, as compared with 19,140,743 at the close of 1912. The total surplus of the two branches is e3,908,605 (as against £ 3,743.013 in the previous year), and this has been disposed cfas follows:— £ 1,250,000 has been added to the investments reserve funds of the two branches; X2,198,854 is to be distri- buted among the participating policy- holders of the ordinary branch, policy- holders in the industrial branch, the shareholders and the superlntendency and agency staff, leaving X459,751 to be carried forward. Fall particulars of the way in which the divisible surplus has been allocated will be found elsewhere in this issue, and we need only say here that the splendid bonus of 30) per cent in the ordinary branch has been declared again, ani in the industrial branch an increased bonus of £5 has been allotted to policies on which premiums have been paid for 35 and less than 40 years, 45 and less than 50 years, and 55 and less than 60 years. In oan- olusit n, we may refer briefly to the striking success of the six Prudential Approved Societies formed under the National Insur- Ance Act, 1911. During the year under review no less than 21,401,360 was paid out in 8icknesi and other benefits to mem- bers by the company's agents, and it would appear to be a natural accompaniment of this distribution that the membership continues to increase."

CAERWYS. THE PLOUGHING MATCH.—Ab the recent ploughing match the three silver cups were awarded as follows John Morris, Carnarvon), Hugh Williams, FfJih Farm, Denbighshire; and Divid Price Jones, Bryngwyn Hall, Flintshire. From the above it will be seen bhab one cup went to Denbighshire, one to Carnarvonshire, and the other bo Flinbshlre, I Thus the favours were equally shared by the I three coanbies.

ABERGELE. TSAGIC DEATlI,-The remains of the late Mr Henry Williams, Meifod Mill, were interred in the litble Oemetery at St George, on Friday afternoon, the attendance being one of the largest ever seen in the neighbourhood. By direction of Col Hughes, of Kinmel Park, work Was entirely suspended on the estate through- out the day, and the employees and their families were in attendance at the funeral. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev John Kelly, Abergele, while ab the Churob and graveside, tbe Rev L A Riohards, rector of St George officiated.—lb will be rsmembered that the deceased was killed near Marli farm. on Tuesday of last week whi e following his occupation of woodman, a tree which he and three other men were felling falling upon him before he could get out of its way. The inquest was held ab his home on Thursday, when the jury brought in a verdict of Accidental Death." Deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.-The berribie tragery caused much concern to Col Hughes, and the Kinmel family. Ab the inquest Mr Rihbv-Rald-that this was the firsb fatal accident thab had ever happened on the Kinmel e tate, as far as they oould asoerbain.

Denbigh Market. DENBIGH, WEDNESDAY.-FowL-, 5a Od to 6s per couple j ducks, 0a Od to 0s Od per oouplej eggs, 13 & 14 for Is j fresh butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; small tubs, Os Od per lb beef, 7d to lid per lb mutton, 8i to lOd per lb fat pigs, 5id to 5lJ per Ib rabbits, 13 8d per couple; English wool, Is to Is Id per lb; I Welsh wool, 104 to 10id per lb.

BKITISH COVENANT IN SUPPORT OF ULSTER. rr{æhe Covenant to support Ulster in the demand to remain cibiaens of the Unite-1 Kingdom is being numerously signed. For the convenience of those desiring to sign it, men or women, apart from the Primrose League or Cor s^r^a'ive Club, a petition is at the Free Press Office, where anyone can sign it who desires to do so.

nmTRflH INSTITUTE AND j SUNDAY SCHOOLS. At a meeting of the Committee, the Rector presiding, Mr Swayne, the secre- tary, produced three tenders sent in on the plans and specifications prepared by Mr James Hughes, whose excellent plans had been previously approved by the Committee, had passed the Town Council, and had, Mr Swayne said, been submitted to the donor of the site, who thoroughly approved of them. The three tenders were all very close to one another in smonnt and to the architect's estimate, which was £ 2 284. The contract has been let to Messrs William Evans & Son, builders, Allb Goch, St Asaph, whose tender was £2,332. The firm is well-known, and has carried out similar contracts in the district.

OLD OOLWYN SHOW. In connection with Old Colwyn show, which will be held in Old Colwyn on July 8bh, the oommittee have increased the prise money for the poultry classes to 12., 83 and a9, with an entrance fee of 2s, which should bring a con- siderably larger entiy. Ib is believed that the 8ooiety offer more prize money for poalbry than any show in North Wales. Schedules for horticultural section are now ready, and can ba obtained from the secretary, Mr B (Martin Smith, Carlton, Old Colwyn. ]

RHUDDIiAN. ] BAND ox HOPIE.-Tite wsmbsrs, numbering close upon one hundred, were entertained to tea, bun loaf, lie at the Schoolroom, on Tues- day, March 17bh. The following ladie* pre- sided ab the babies:—Mrs Yaughan and Miss Vaughan, the Vicarage; Miss Massey, Staple- tous Miss Robert, Abbey view Miss Walker, Plas-Llewelyn; Miss Evans, Penybont, assisted by Mrs Griffiths, Castle-terrace; bto Misses Pryce Jones. Derwen-terraoe, &c. The tea was held at I o'clock. Ab 7 p.m., a large audienoe had assembled, and the cntaba, the work of the Session, entibled I Wallipops I was very effectively rendered by the Children, under the leadership of Miss Elsie Evans, Miss Massey ably presiding at the piano. The reoitabions were well given by the following: 1 A Car. penter,' Walter Frost. I The Baker,' Albert Frost, The Chauffeur,' Eddie Evans. 'Be a Hero,' Harry Thompson. 'The Blacksmith,' Gwynfryn Hughes. Furs and Fre. Annie Jolley. The Fire Engine,' Tom Jolley. I Old Mother Hubbard,' Vera Thompson. Queen Mary,' Jane Twi-b. There is no dearth of kindness,' Annie Jolley. I Fuss Fusa.' Myfanwy Jones. I Sweet Bells,' Olive Twist. Who can this Maiden be,' Annie Jolley. A Swarm of Bees,' Gwen Griffiths. KlIlarney' Susie Wynne. The Night of Party,' Marian Fim- ston. 1 Listen to the Streamleb,' Dora Jones. t The Son of Coal,' Maggie Smith, Black Sheep,' May Wynne. Bong, Annie Wynne. Duet, I Home, Sweet Home,' Annie Wynne and Oliver Evans. Finale, I God save the King.' THE attendance at the weekly meetingm dur- ing the winter session has been excellenb. The Vioar has been moso ably asBisbed by Miss Massey, Miss Elsie Evans, Miss Roberts, Abbey view; Mies Walker, Plas-Llewelyn.

A FLINTSHIRE INVENTION. Contributed by Messrs Hughes and Young, patent agenb3, of 55-56, Chancery-lane, London, W.C., who will advice and assistance free to our readers on all mattera relating to patents, designs, and trade marks. 26332. Driving-gear for root outbers, and cleaners e c. Patent granted tg F Oorbett and F A Goldsmith, Phoenix Iron Works, Bhuddlan, Flinbshlre.

RUTHIN. OTHER BUTHIN NEWS will be found on Page 3. ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILLOR. An election of a County Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Stanley J Weyman, will tace place on Friday next. Thursday was the last day for nominations. The only candidate nominated was the Mayor (Alderman T J Roberts), and he will therefore be elected without a contest. THE COUNTY SCHOOL. At a meeting of the County School Governors on Monday. Mr Ezra Roberbs presiding1, a letter was read from Chief Inspector 0 M Edwards with regard to the proposed additional build- ings, namely a gymnasium and two classrooms. Mr Edwards adhered to the view he expressed previously in favour of an assembly hall which would suit all purposes.-It wis decided to send p'ans of same to the Board of Eduoatlon for observations and suggestioas.

Looal Lighting Table. FOR CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS. morning evening Saturday, March 21st I) 26,.».7 33 Sunday, March 22nd 5 23.7 35 Monday, March 23rd 5 21 .7 36 Tuesday, March 24th 5 19 .>7 38 Wednesday, March 25th 5 17.7 40 Thursday, March 26th 5 14 .7 41 Friday, March 27th 5 12. 7 43

ST ASAPH. NONCONFORMIST PROTEST. At a conference of cl-igy and laity of the diocese of St Asaph, held on Friday at Cheater, reference was made to the Welsh Noncon- formist protest ogainst the disendowmenb of the Church in Wales. The Bishop of St Asaph and obher speakers stated thab Church- men were grateful bo bbeir Nonconformist friends, whose aotion had done much to pro- mote good feeling. DEATH OF MRS WHITEHEAD. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Mary Whitehead, formerly Miss Kenny of this ciby, which occurred on the 11th inst, after a long and painful illness. Her remains were interred at Dearnley Churchyard on Saturday last. The blinds en route were drawn showing the esteem in which she was held. She was in her 10th year, and leaves a husband, two Bons and a daughter to mourn her lose, Several beautiful wreaths were senb. Amongst those were from the Smithy Bridge Women's Liberal Association, Smithy Bridge Chrisbian Bodeavour, Mrs Joseph Clegz, Mr and Mrs James Whitehead, Mrs Smith, Miss Clough, Mies Whitehead, the family. The near rela- tives presenb were 1st carriage: Mr John Whitehead (son) Miss Mary J Whitehead (daughter) and Miss Kenny (mother). 2nd carriage: Mr James Kenny (brother), Mrs James Whitehead, Mt Samuel Whitehead and Mrs While. 3rd carriage Misses Hilda and Mary Whitehead, Mr Richard Kenny and Miss Warburton. 4th carriage; Mrs Gockcrofb, Mrll Orabtree and Miss Rhodes.

VIGOROUS OPPOSITION. :==:r INQUIRY AT DENBIGH. INTERESTING EVIDENCE. An inquiry in whioh a considerable amount of ptfblic interest was evinoed was opened at the Town Hall, Denbigh, on Friday, on behalf of the Walsh Insurance Commissioners, by Dr H Meredith Richards, one of the Commissioners, with reference to the proposal of the Welsh King Edward Memorial Association to erect a sanatorium for consumptives at Pies LlaDgwyfan, in the parishes of Llnngwyfan and Llandyrnog, on the easterly Bids of the Vale of Clwyd. Mr Artemus Jones appeared for the National Memorial Association, instructed by Mr D W Evans, and Mr Cyril Atkinson, K.C., instructed by Messrs Farrar and Co., Fountain-street, Man- cheater, appeared on babalf-of Mr George Behrens, of Vron Yw, the main objeotor. The Commissioner, in opening the proceedings, indicated the grounds upon which the inquiry was being held. Section 16 of the Finanee Act, 1911, placed a sum of X15,000,000 at the dispossl of various authorities, towards grants in aid of building sanatoria and other institu- tions. The disposal of the grants so far as Wales was concerned had been entrusted to the Welsh Insurance Commissioners. Under the circumstances there was no statutory obligation to hold an inquiry of this sort, but, whenever an application was made for a share of the grant, it had been decided by the Commissioners to hold an inquiry if there was prim. facie evidence against the proposed institutions. J That was why the present inquiry was t taking place. He would first of all ask the Welsh National Association to pro- duca their plans of the proposed buildings, and to state what they proposed doing. Then the objectors could lay their case and to which the Association could make what answer they desired. ARCHITECTS EVIDENCE. Mr T Taliesin Bees, architect, Liverpool, was the first witness called. He said he was a competitor who entered a design for the sanatorium proposed to be put up at Plas Llangwyfan. That design was placed first by the Assessor, and he then drew out detailed plans for the Welsh Association. He had inspected the site in regard to its drainage, water supply and sub-soil. The extent of the building site itself, as apart from the farm, was I8! acres, but the acreage of Plas Llangwyfan altogether was 24:0 acres. The lowest point of the building site was about 866 feet above sea level, and 266 feet above the bed of the river Clwyd. At the highest point it was 460 feet. Replying to Mr Artemus Jones, witness said the gradient of the slope upon which Plas Llangwyfan stood was very nice, about one in ten. The contour of the land made it a very advantageous one for tbe erection of a sanatorium, becaute of the south view which it would command. In a word it had a sunny exposure. The site lent itself excellently to the erection of the necessary blocks of buildings with workshops, &c., and also it would provide gradual exercises for patients. He oonsideied it essential to have an institution like a sanatorium somewhere near a railway station, and in this particular the site was 21 miles from Llanrhaiadr station by road. At this stage witneis produceed his plane, which he explained in detail to the Commisaioner, adding that all the build- ing blocks would have a southernly aspect, Counsel As regards the prospect from the site, is it not one of unusual grandeur ? Witness Oh, beautiful; it sweeps from the north to the north east and right down to the south east. Continuing, witness said the drainage could be taken away by gravitation, and there would be no necessity for road- making. To him the water supply appeared to be excellent, and the public water main came within a hundred feet, and this supply could be easily supple- mented by erecting a reservoir in tha gully above. Plenty of sand and stone could be got on the estate to build the sanatorium. Asked by Counsel about the distances from the site to Vron Yw, the residence of Mr G B Behrens, witness said that as the crow flies there was 666 yardd from the centre of the building site to Vron Yw, 738 yards from the latter to the laundry, and 933 yards from the nearest point of the sanatorium along Mr Behrens' drive to the house. Cross-examined by Mr Atkinson, witness said the proposed site adjoined the road leading up to Llangwyfan Church. Mr Artemus Jones said he would leave the Association at this point for the present. THE CASE FOR MR BEHRENS. Addressing the Commissioner, Mr a -1; i. il.A lain Atkinson rererrea to mo wvuuw»« gulley above and a little to the east of Plas Llangwyfan. When the wind, he said, came from that direction it swept over the field on which it was proposed to place the Sanatorium, and this would explain away a mistaken conclusion which Dr Marcus Paterson came to when he first saw Plas Llangwyfan. The doctor had a mistaken idea that the field in question was a sun-trap, because he saw it on one occasion clear of snow, when all the ground around was covered with snow. But the disappearance of the snow was really caused by the wind. That was the origin of Dr Paterson fixing upon Plas Llangwyfan as a site for 'the Sanatorium. Proceeding, Counsel said that as long ago as July, 1912, Mr J R Lloyd, the tenant of Pias Llangwyfan, was pressing the owner of the land to sell the farm to him on the ground that his family had lived there for many years. Mr Lloyd's letters to the owner were very pressing on that point. Apparently the Committee of the Memorial Association, when they set their affections on this land, realised, he supposed, that there would be great difficulty about buying it. In oonsequence the Association entered into an agreement with Mr Lloyd, under which Mr Lloyd was to try and buy the land as their agent, and he was to bo allowed to keep as his profit half of what he saved on the itum of £ 6,000. Mr Artemus Jones: There is not Word of truth in this. Mr Atkinson called for the agreement entered into with Mr Lloyd, and this was handed to him. It contained clauses under which the tenant was to be appointed manager of the farm under the Association and was to set as their agent in the purchase. Mr Artemus Jones said his friend had made in public a statement of some gravity, and he hoped he would call witnesses to prove it. Mr Atkinson said Mr Lloyd bought for X4,000, and the sum paid on behalf of the Association was 95,000. In a letter to Colonel Cornwallis West, Mr David Davies, M.P., the chairman of the Association, wrote "We were informed that several farms were to be put up for auction, and it occurred to us that we should probably secure one at a much more reasonable figure if we came to some arrangement with the tenant and secured him as a bidder at the auction." Tne Commissioner said they were not assembled to discuss the ethics of Mr Lloyd's action in the past. Mr Atkinson said the inquiry was for the purpose of hearing objections, and if one of those objections was that a man had deliberately refrained from purchasing the land as the auction because the agent of the Association represented that he was buying for himself, surely that was an objection which ought to be taken into coneidsration. The Commissioner said he would make a note of the point, but it did not affect the question, which was the suitability of the site for the purpose. Mr Aitemus Jones said the Association had only done what most purchasers did in bidding through an agent. Mr Behrens did the same thing at the same sale. Mr Atkinson It is one thing employ- ing agents whose business it is to buy everybody knows they are buying for others. Continuing, Mr Atkinson said that after Mr Lloyd, amid the cheers of the people, had the farm knocked down to him, the Association had the plans pre- pared, and then Mr Behrens ascertained the use to which it was to be put. His estate adjoined, and he had spent 920,000 upon it, of wkich L12,000 was spent on the house and gardens. He had lived there with his family for several years, At the sale he bought two lots, and would have bought Plas Llangwyfen also if he had not been told that the tenant desired to obtain it. It could not be challenged that the letting and selling value of Mr Behren's property, at any rate of the residence and the gardens, would be seriously depreciated. Mr Behrens had come there for the privacy and quietness of the country. The happiness of living there, even for himself and his family, would be gone. A sanatorium was not exactly a happy place, and Mr Behrens oould not look out of his windows without seeing the patients when they went out for a walk. Apart from that, there were public footpaths orossing Mr Behrens' estate, and he wouldhave no power to prevent the consumptive patients using those footpaths and wandering over 1 his land. No one could pretend that Mr Behrens axd his family would live there with anything like the same sense of security with a large consumptive colony close by, any one of the inhabitants of which was entitled to wander over his land. Privacy was, the authorities held, necessary to good discipline in a Sanatorium, and Dr Paterson could not have known of the intersecting paths when he recommended the site. No sanatorium for the working classes should be placed near a public-house, for alcoholism was the hand- maid of tuberculosis. There were fcur licensed houses close to this estate. Some 222 persons who lived round about the place had signed a petition in opposition. Proceeding to speak of the alternative sites which Mr Behrens had suggested to the Association, counsel said there were two-Pentre and Fron Bella, which were obtainable and equally suitable. WITNESSES AGAINST THE SITE. Mr Behrens then gave evidence and said that he had spent X20,000 on his residence and land adjoining Vron Yw, and he and his family had lived there for the past five years. If a sanatorium was erected at Plas Llangwyfan, the value of his estate would be practically destroyed. His objection to the sanatorium was shared by most of the parishioners, who thought it would a great disadvantage to them. His residence overlooked the site in question, and similarly the people in the sanatorium could overlook his garden and house. The footpaths which crossed his land were public footpaths, and there was no means of preventing the public using them. There was a public house to the south-west and two in the village close to the proposed site, which was con- sidered an objection to a site for a Sanatorium. The site at Pias Llan- gwyfan was also unsuitable for a Sanator- ium, because it was swept by the east wind. Mr Atkinson I suppose the question of alternative sites is a question you would consider ? The Commissioner It is relevant, but I shall not go into details. Continuing, witness said there were alternative sites suitable for a Sanatorium at Pentre, and Fron Bella, Llanbedr, which were available. He had ascer- tained that the land could be purchased, and the Pentre site would make an ideal situation for a Sanatorium, was sheltered from the east wind, and there were miles of common land behind. He had offered to buy Plas Llangwyfan from the Associa- tion, and had done his best to find them an alternative site, there being vast tracts o Continued on Next PoLge.

BILLIARDS. The tournament at the Constitutional Club it drawing near its close. The four players left iu the tomi-Anal stage were Messrs J G Lloyd, R T Williams, G Warren, and T M Jones. Yesterday (Thursday) evening Mr Lloyd played J Mr Williams and won fcy a comforbable margin. OBITUARY. Tke death book place :on' Sunday of Mrs Margaret Woodend, at 25, High-street, Denbigh, after a long illness. The dwased, who lately redded at Strawberry Farm, West Derby, was the mother of Mrs T R Ratter, who nursed her with loving oare through a trying illness. The deceased was interred at Whitchuroh yeeteiday (Thursday), the Rev T Redfern officiating. ANNIVERSARY SERTICIS- The anniversary servioes opened at the Pendref Chapel on Sunday morning, and were continued on Monday, the special preachers being the Rev Tlcwyn Evans, B.A., Ooiwyn Day, and the Rev E Tegla Davies, Tregarth. There were large congregations at all the services, and tha English service on Sunday afbernoon was also well attended. YRBE CHURCK FEDERATION. The annual meetings cf the Free Church Veisration of North Wales will be opened at Denbigh on Wednesday next, when the special preachers will be the Rev W J Nicholson, Pertmadoc; Rev Thomas Phillipi. M.A., London; Rev Puleiton Jonse, M.A, Pwllheli; Rev 0 L Roberts, Liverpool; Rev D Gwynfryn Jones, Flint; Rev R J Jones, Bangor; Rey D Olwen, D.D., Holywell; md others. MILITARY PROMOTIONS- Staff-Sargb. Major Turner, who has been in charge of the headquarters of the Denbigh- shire Hossars Imperial Yeomanry at Denbigh, has been promoted to the rank of Regimental Sergt.-Major at Wrexham. He will be suc- ceeded by Sergfc-Major Cary, of the 2nd Dragoon Guards, who takes up his duties this week. Sergt-Maj 1r Turner's many friends wish him every happiness and suecesa ia his new position. SHOOTING ACCIDENT. An unfortunate accident took plaee yester- day (Thurtdsy) evening at the shooting gallery at the Smitbfisld when a boy, the son of Mr Edward Jones, plumber, Henllan-stree', stand- ing by the target, was shot in the eye by a spent bullet. Two doctors who were cousulted were unable to deal with the ir j iry, and the boy was taken to Liverpool for special treat- ment this morning. CONCERT AT THE ASYLUM. The Church Choral Society gave a concerb at the Asylum on Monday evening. The patients much appreciated the musio, and a cordial vote af thanks was accorded the conducbor (Mr W M Pierce) and all who took parb in the perfoimance. The programme also included some vocal solos by Mr Gwilym Dowell, Ruthin, and Miss Price, the matron of the Institution. The aocompanists were Miss Batten, Mr Alex Bsllamy, and Dr Benson Evans, GRAND CONCERT. A grand concert was given by Madame Laura Evans-Williams and concert party at the Drill Hall on Friday evening in aid of the funds of Henllan C.M. Chapel. The hall was orowded, and the object for which the concert was organised must have received substantial benefit. Madame Laura Evans-Williams was given a most cordial reception and a vociferous encore time after time. She absolutely charmed the audience with her perfect singicg. She was ably supported by other brilliant artistes, including Madame Josephine Williams, Mr Evan Lewis, of Bangor, and Mr Bridge Peters, of London. Their singing was excellent, and Mr Bridge Peters' baritone solos were much appreciated and warmly encored. Miss Gertrude Morris, Prestatyn, a pupil of Mr Bryan Warhurst, was the piano soloist. She gave a brilliant performance, which was warmly applauded. The programme throughout was most enjoyable and plenty of variety was intro- duced. DEATH OF MRS. COLLAND It is with deep regret that we reeotd the death of Mrs Maria Colland, of 113, Strathcona road, Waveitree, Liverpool, which took place on Thursday of last week, at the early age of 28 years. Deceased who was the beloved wife of Mr Alfred Colland, and second daughter of Mr and Mrs J, hn Evans, tailor. Park-street, Den bigh, leaves an infant daughter. The funeral took place at AUerton oemetery vrben a large attendance of friends and symathisers as. sembled at the cemetery to pay their last tributes of respect to the deceased. The fol- lowing wreaths were received from members of the family From her Eorrowing Husband, her Father and Mother, Messrs John Parry and Bob Evans, Denbigh (brothers); Cecli and Phyllis (Denbigh), Mr and Mrs Oollend, Mr and Mrs Joseph Colland, Mr and Mrs Walter Col- land, Woolton Mr and Mrs J Evans, Kensing- ton Nurse Lee, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Johnson, Woolton Mounb; Mrs Margaret Davies, ditto Mr and Mrs Ayres, Woolton Mrs Mercer, Woolton Miss Roberts, and many others. CONCERT. A most f ucc( SB(U1 miscellaneous concerb was held in the Memorial Hall last night kthure- day) in aid of the funds of the Salem Wes- leyan Chape). There was a crowded and appreciative audienoe, and the Rev D Darley Davies presided. A feature of the proceedings was the performance of a Welsh drama, written by Miss Matthews, a local playwright, by six young ladlee. The artistes acquitted themselves crtditably, giving a perfeot delinea- tion of Weleh oollege life. The following was the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Anitsk Davies; solo, Mr John Williams Slave eODg¡' Miss B Marsden Davies; selection, Blae Lu. garian band; solo, (a) I A Ko: (M 'The river and the sea.' Miss Claudia JOb;; solo, There is a land,' Mr Abel JacksoD; recita tion, Mies Alix Brebber felecti >n, Blue Lungarian Band. Wei h drama, Elehir a Hefio,' performed by the fo'lowiag members ot the Women's Temperance GoUd: Mis!! B Tregoning, MIEB Gwladys Edwaida, Miss L H Evans, Miss Bessie Owen, Mrs E T Williams, and Miss Myfanwy Jones. During the inter- val the Chairman made a few appropriate remarks. and the proceedings terminated with the singing Uf I Hen Wlad fy Nhidau.'