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Special War I Telegrams.
Special War I Telegrams. TO-DAY (FRIDAY) 2 P.M. Further Russian Successes Central Newp, Petrogiad, official com. rcnn'qm this morning says between Estnla acd Pilasa, the Russians successfully repulsed two attacks near Pilusa River. Tfee Russians allowed the Germans to approach within 300 paces of their trenches, then despersing them with sustained fire causing heavy losses. After the battle at Ivovlofz the enemy advanced from Tomashea halt way to Apotchua, but the Russians repulsed the attacks. In Galicia on December 29ih the enemy commenced hasty retirement when the Russians captured over three thous. and men and fifteen machino guns. Official reporb from Caucasus states Russians, after bombarding Sarykamysh, attacked village with bayonet. Turks lost heavily in killed. Russians oaptured over twenty officers and fifteen hundred men.
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ASYLUM CONTRACT. Mr Hugh Wil'iams, tailor and outfitter) has again secured t e contraot for the supply of the uniforms for the male attendants ab the Afeylam. MECHANICAL TRANSPORT BRANCH. An advertisement in another column an- nounces thab there are now a few vacancies for the Mechanical Transport Branch of the Army Service Corps. The terms are there ttited. Suitable men should appiy to Dr Jacksoe, Grove Place, Denbigh. BARGAIN SALES. Aa will b9 seen from our advertising columns tho losal drapeis are holding their annual bargain tales, aud notwithstanding the effect cf the WAE mteriali of all description me to be disposed of at graatly reduced prices. N.) duubt many bergsins will be picked up. SUCCESS OF A NURSE. M-Any Denbigh friends of Miss Nancy Daviea, daughter of Mr and Mrs DAvies, OaaMa-view, Pensarn, Abergele, aad formerly nurje at the Asylum, Denbigh, will be pleased to learn that she has passed euocessf ally her fiita1. examination, and is now a qualified nnree. She was traiped ab SeHy Oak In. firmary, Birmingham. CHURCH DAY AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS The day schools re-open on ^January 4oh afoer an unusually prolonged closing oa account of Eickness in the town. The Sanday Schools which have also baea closed for some weeks will resume their work on Januiry 3cd, aad we truit will be able to oontinue without farther interupiion. The Engli.h Suaday Sshool tcholara will attend scrvice at So Mify'aChuroh at 2.33 in the afternoon. AMMANFORD, TIRYDAIL, WELSH WESLEYAN CHURCH. Last waek the above churoh senb each of their membera who had joined the Colours a parcel containing Christmas pudding, cake, chocolates, fruits, aud cigarettes also Cardi- gan j ckelq. Each were presented with a Bible on their departure, and amongst them was a Denbigh boy—Mr W Harris Williams (son of Mrs Richard Williams, Trefriw-tcrrace, Denbigh), he hiving been a faithful member of the church and is now in the lllh Batt. R yal Welsh Fusiliers. He was employed by Mrs Williams, hairdresser, Vale-9troab, Denbigh, previous to coming to Ammanford. Mrs Arthur Roberts, Fiorence-road, acted as treasurer, and Mrs J Eliaa Jones, Bryn Estyo (formerly of Denbigh) ai secretary. CAROL SINGING AT THE WELSH CHURCH' A moBb successful carol Eervice was held at St Mary's Church, on Sucday evening after Christmas. The carols were sung by the choir, 7 by the whole choir, two by the men, and a trio. The good einging was clear proof of keen inbere3a taken, aLd diligent braining. Tbo cirola which come in for special menlion are three composed by Mr Thomas Pietce, Llan- lleohid, viz, Cydunwn oil i seinio can," "Esgorodd yr addewld ddrud," aud Ar adenydd dwyfol gaiiad," These seem to have been especially written for Eoprauos, and it is not too much to say that the sopranos did enter into the spirii3 of them. There is a quaintness about the music and words which ie characteristic of the old Welsh caio'a. The men also gave a splendid rendering cf Ser y Bore." WEDDING. A very pretty wedding teok place ab the Gro C M Chapel, Bstbws Gwerfyl Gocb, near Cor- wen, on Saturday (Boxing Day), the contraotirg parties being Mr J 0 Roberos, eldeit son of Mrs Roberts. Temple Bar Square, Denbigh, and Mies Annie Vaughan, eldesi daughter (f Mr and Mrs Vaughan, Bettwa G. G. The oeromony was performed by the Rev J 0 Party, minister, in the presence of the registrar (Mr Davi^). The bride, was given away by her fstbe,, and the bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Vaughin ( ititst of the btide); whilst the duties of beet irati was carried onb by Mr Edward Roberts (b othar oi the fciidegroom). Subsequently thty were conveyed ia a motor bo the bride's home, whore a reception was had. THE PICTUREDROME. The speolal pioturea for the Christmas week Bhewn in the Pictureirome were really exjollent in every respaef-, and were very mach appreciated by the pairoas of this popular place of entertainment. Daring the comiog wetk the films will be presented :— Adventutei of Kibhlyn (serhs No 6), I When Reubsn foiled the Bandit3,' something new in liughter raising, and its a Keystone A Birthday that Mattered,' I Kel,y from the Emerald ble,' another greab exclusive Irish drama with jasta jbouch of delighbfal comedy; I The Chiokan Chafer,' the Keystone comedians are excellent in this production Two Little Rangera,' a iiue Western dama. with beautiful scenery and iffscbs, &3. From the above it will be seen that an excellent programme has beoa ar- ranged, and no doubb large audiences will be Attracted to H the game. DEATE OF MRS MARY JONES. Ib is with regret that we reoord the death of Mrs Mary Jones, 42, PostofHse-laoe, Dan- bigh. The dsceased was 56 years of age, and had been ailing for a very long period. She lasves four daughters and a son to mourn her los*. The funeral took plac* at Whitchurch on Thursday. CAPEL MAWR CONCSRT. Oa Christmas D,>y a concert and organ recital was given at Oipsl Mawr, wh:>:1 the artistes ware Madame Laura Evans-Williams, Mr David BJ; Zjl, A." A M., and !vI.' J A Meatc, the famoas London organist. There was a birge attendance, and the programme w&s much appreciated. These ooncerbs are he'.d annually, and this was considered to be held annually, and this was considered to be one cf the best of a long series. The artistes were in gplerdid form, and were frequantly encored. Mr Meala has a national reputation as an organisb, and his recitals ware remarkably effective. Madame Laura Evans-Williams gav-i as her fksb eong Verdi's II Ah, fors ei lui." The artiste, who is a native of the borough of Danbigb, was accorded a rousing reception. She sang exquisitely, and load and prolonged cheering testified to the audience's apprecia- tion, au encore being inevitable. Mr Braz il opaned his part of the ptogsamme with Y Marchog (Dr Parry). He was in encellenb voice, and gave a most spirited rendering of the ever-green solo. His enunciation was perfect. He also responded to a hearty encere with 11 Kibty," a pleasing little ditty. Most interest- ing amongst the organist's items perhaps was Sanderson's Impressions eur la Belgique," composed by himself, introducing the distant music of the celebrabed Bells and Carillon of Bruges. The movements contained in this picca ware of special interesb in tha light of recenb event", and appealed with much pathos to the B31gtans present. The secretarial duties were in the hands of Mr T A Roberts, Bryn- byfryd. «
Driama and Pantomima at the…
Driama and Pantomima at the Rhyl Pavilion. This week has seen a complete ohange in the charaoter of the Pavilion entertainments. On Wedneeday Mr Victor Cross' powarful company commenced in a four nigbbs engagement in a revival of Arthur SheTleys celebrated Frenoh drama Ths Grip of Iron." For many years this powerful pay was the raga of London and the Provinces, and its revival a,b this jucotnre is very apropos. To those who !!ke to be thrilled with the sensational M The Grip of Iron," appeals with irresistable force, and its presentation by Mr Croze' oompany leaves nothing to ba desired. The part of Jsgon is admirably pourtrayed by Mr B Price, as is that of Cora" by Misa A Page, whilst the coafic elemenb is supplied by Mr A Bentley as 41 The Soniter." The stagirg and the general production are excellent. The lasb two performances to-nighb (Friday), and to morrow (Saturday), should attract crowdrl houses. For next week a great attraction is announoed in the presentation by Mr James Hare, of D Red W Slaters, grand comic Pantomime The Babes in the Wood." Those who remsmber the magnificent Pantomime which was produced lasb year, and wbith attracted to the Rhyl Pavilion thousands of pearle from the outside district! will look forward with pleasure to next weeks' production. Ib is ab the present time doing enormous business at the County Theatre, Bangor, special brains havirg ran there from Bathesda, Carnarvon, Holyhead, and other stations, so great is iia drawing power, People who have seen the show suaaks of ib in the most g'ow'.ng terms, aid describe it as one scream of hughte from start to fiaisb, wnh plenty o! sparkling music, dailoing and pantomime effacts. The caste includes Daa Slater," the popular comedian as Soft 8ammy," Mies Victoria Maitland, a3 Robin Hoed, makes a dashing principal boy," and Miss Dolly WaUac3, is principal girl. Tha rest of the caate is in equally capable hands. Specialities will be given by "The Slaters," in Moments of Mad Melody," "Topsy and Peg," the Juvenile Dancing ot Douglas and Mona N"val Comedy Artistes. The chorus is a strong one, and there will ba a full band. Cheap railway facilities provided from Denbigh and intermediate stations, and on Thursday and Saturday, there will be late after theatre trains at 10 30 p.m. to Denbigh and Prestatyn, and ab 10 St p m. to Abargele and Colwyu Bay,
Advertising
Queen's Work For Women Fund. £ s d Atnounb previously acknowledged 113 16 O Miss Ulough, Ty Mawr, Denbigh 2 0 0 Queen's Work For Women Fund and Voluntary Aid Organisation. Weekly collection by the following ladies:- A; e. d. Mrs Tumour, 15s; the Mayoress, 12 i id Mcs. Francis (two weeka), 10s; Mrs Swayno, 63; Mies J C Lloyd Williams, 53 Sd; Mrs Gregson Ellis, G..£2 13 7
Special Day of Intercession.…
Special Day of Intercession. NEXT SUNDAY'S SERVICES. In corapliftDce with the arrangements come to by all the Churches in the King- I dum-Church of EaglanJ, Roman Oatholio, and all denominations of the Free Churches, Stiaaay next, January 3rd la to be a day of humiliation and intercession to Almighty Gai in connection with the war, and the appeal to the Churches has been signed by all the heads of the Churches, Protestant and Catholic. Similar aervices are to be held throughout France, and amongst the Belgians also to a certain extent in the Greek Cburch, and in all the British Dominions. The services will ba duly held at the Churches and Chapels in the Vale of Clwyd. In the services in the Churches in | Denbigh, Ratbia, St Asaph, and the Vale of Clwyd generally the special form of service prepared by the Archbishops will be used. h is impossible yet tj estimate the number ot churches in the Anglican Com-1 mnnion in which the special form of service will be ased, but it may ba mentioned that there are in England and Wales alone somo 17,000 parishes, and that in many of these there is more than one church. It is expected that in at least 90 per cent of the churches this service will be nsed. The special form opens with two Collects, which are to be said after the Collect for the day, and these are followed by the Eptit!e (Romans viii, 18) and the Gospel (St Matthew vii, 7). Bafore the aaaal prayer for the Church Militant there will be invocatory sentences calling for guid- ance to our own people and to onr Allies an A for "the sailors and soldiers of our King and of his Allies," also for 41 the sick and wounded, the anxious and the bereaved whether cf our own or of the enemy a commendation to the mercy cg God Dr those U who fall in the service of their conntry," ane, lastly, a prayer for peace. A longer prayer for peace will be said before the Blessing, and also one to make us worthy of oar calling." The epecial Psalms will beMorning, 42, 43, and 46 evensong, 23 and 25 special lesson First lesson, 1 Kings viii., v 54 to 62 sscond lessoni Revefation xxi., to v 8: Eveniog.-Flrat lesson, Isaiah xxxv.; Second lesson, St John xii., v 23 to 33, Oae noteworthy sentence in a prayer of sume considerable length which ferns one of the principal features of the form of service, Keads:—" We have made great efforts and sacrifices for what our conscience tells ns is the cause of right and of freedom; and with the blessing of God we are ready to make sti 1 more," and later on comes the passage We must freely acknowledge that it is of God s unmerited goodness that He has shielded our land from invasion, and granted some measure of stecess to our arms." There is also a petition that our sailors aud soldiers may be examples of manly courage and mercifulness." There is to be a period of silence before the special Litany. which is divided into eight puts :-(1) For deliverance from sin; (2) for pardon atd spiritual renewal; (3) for our King and country, and for our Allies (4) for oar Navy aad Army, and those of our Allies (5) for all sufferers throcgh the war; (6) for those who fight against us (7) for the speedy triumph of OUf cause and (8) thackigiving for mercies already received. After a second interval for silsnce, three short praters will be said. &
Borough of Denbigh.
Borough of Denbigh NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. £ e. d. Churoh and Obapel collections and subscriptions already acknow- ledged (86 9 9 Denbigh Railway Station Staff (14tb, 15th, 16th and 17th contributions) „ 4 15 0 Mrs Evans, 21, Vale street 1 0 0 Collected by Easter Eric Jonaa, 21, Vale street. 1 0 0 Amount coHsoted by Prudeiiiir.1 Al- surance Company's agents in Den- bigh JJisbciot (per Mr Tregonning) 0 19 0 Employees of Messrs DenBons, High street (2nd contribution) 0 16 0 Messrs Brad'eys* Employees (l4th contribution) 0 5 8 Total .690 i 5
Denbigh Town Council.
Denbigh Town Council. Tho monthly meeting of the Denbigh Towa Council was held last Thursday, the Mayor (Councillor Lloyd Jones) presidiog. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Council unanimously confirmed the appointment by the Fire Brigade Committee of Messrs R R Cartwright, Gas worki, and W Williams, Chapel-place, aschiefl engineer and caretaker of chonpa station respectively. CASTLE COMMITTEE'S PROPERTY. O ving to the legal difficulty which has arisen in connection with the proposed transfer o the Castle Committee's property, consisting of the Cattle keeper's Iwaae and the Siaaley Bowling Grsen, to the Cor- poration, it was resolved to obtain counsel's opinion upon the matter. This having boss done, it was now deaidel to accept a coaveyanea of the property* with the concurrence of ail the membara of the Castle committee. PROTEST AGAINST AN EXTRA CRARGE. Tin Finanoa Committee resommendedf the payment of £ 65, in connection with the Brcokhouse water supply, including an extra charge of £2 14:» 9.1 in Bcspect ul the increried price ol pipes since the contract was genii in. Mr R W Lloyd thought the contractor should abide by the terms ot his contract. Me H Dryhurst Roberts also protested strongly against the payment of be extra charge. The matte? had been before the Highways Committees, who declined to sanction it. It looked very much as if the Finance Committee wished to innulfc their colleagues, and to play fast and iooae with the ratepayers' mouey. Mr R H Roberts supported the reoom- mendatioa, stating ib would be mean not to allow a small sum of 92 14) 91 increased cost owing to the war. I was eventually decided to pay the contract money, and refer the extra charge to the General Purposes Committee. COUNTY RATE BASIS. I The proposed new basis for county rate was submitted, showing an increase of about 161 as compared with tha premetit basis. The total for the borough under tho new scale wiil be £ 33.603. j HENLLAN WATER SUPPLY. Replying to a question, the Borough Surveyor said the only complaint he had I recently received in connection with the Henllan water supply was from Councillor R H Roberts, who stated that the pressure was insufficient. Mr Roberts now stated that the people of Henllan were under the impression that the Council intended to go in for o new supply, and for that reason tbey rem&tined quiescent for the present. ——• —
I. /Marriage of Miss Keepter…
Marriage of Miss Keepter and Mr Sidnoy Watkins. A marriage of considerable local interest was solemnized at St John's C.M. Chapel, Chesber. yesterday (Thursday), when the contracting parties were Mr Sidney Wabkins, partner in the firm of Messrs A 0 Evans & Co., solicitors, Denbigh, and Miss Phyllis Keepfer, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Keepfer, Danbigh, Tlia Rev Evan Jones, C.M. minister, Denbigh, and th9 Rev W 0 Jones, B.A Liverpool, were the officiating ministers. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by her I sister, Miss Josephine Keepfer, as bridesmaid, whilst the duties of best man were discharged bjFMr Ivor Watkins, the brother of the bride. groom. The wedding breakfasb was served at I the Washington Hotel, Chester, and daring the day the happy coup'e reoeived a large number of congratulatory telegrams and lei iters wishing them every happiness and prosperity. The honeymoon will be spent at Buxton. The bride and bridegroom reoeived a large number of valuable and useful wedding presents. I
.LLANSANNAN.I
LLANSANNAN. I SUDDEN DEATH.—The Deputy Coroner for West Denbighshire (Mr Holland Roberbs) held an inqjesS on Christmas Eve touching the death of John Williamp, aged- 9, who had died suddenly some days before. Elizabeth Wil- liams, Bryn Pwbho. the grandmother of the deceased, gave evidence of identification, and stated thab the deceased had complained of, illness on Monday and died oa Tuesday even- ing.-Medical evidence was given thab death was due to shock due to iotas suspension of small bowel, and a verdiob to that effjot was returned.
Correspondence.
Correspondence. THE PATRIOTIC MILK-SELLERS. To the Editor of the FREE PBESS. Sir,—The milk-sellers of Denbigh have shown their patriotism with an extra flourish, and ought to receive the beat thanks of the general public, as well of those who watchj lest the enemy does damage to the country's childhood, womanhood, and manhood. The people responsible for the milk supply of this district are EO poor, and Providence has dealt so severely with them during the reeenb harvests, thab it is a wonder that any of them are alive to bell the tale. One article of cnbtle- food has actually gone up five per cent, and ib is only reasonable that these patriotic milk. eel lers should put up the milk thirty-three and one-third in order to make good the loss on the raised article, on which the o&ttle are main- tained to the extent of one-eighth, or less, of the total feeding. It would be a great calamity if these vendors of the sustenanco of babes should miss their opportunity of bringing pressure on the already straitened circumstances of their fellows. Thers is only one thing still lacking to make things fib as they should, and I am writing on behalf of the very poor to suggest that ib should be supplied without further delay, I propose that the Mayor of Denbigh, after consultation with the Mayor of Ruthin, should immediately set going a subscription, to which only the rich workingmen, earning from 18: a week down- ward, shall contribute, and that the proceeds shall be divided between the milk-sellerB. I do nob mean the men who go round with the carts, but the poor owneis of the cattle. I hope their Worships will take this matter up at once. Both of them are always ready to act in the public interest, This terrible winter demands immediate action.—Yours truly, AP KAISER.
Panic In Turkey.
Panic In Turkey. Telegram this morning says numerous placards were found posbea in all streets in Constantinople calling upon the population to revolt and murder German offisers. Police have arrested hundreds of parsons. Sultan's Palace is surrounded by troop3. Panic prevail!.
- LOCAL WAR INCIDENTS. ——I
LOCAL WAR INCIDENTS. —— I INTERESTING ITEMS, Amongst items of local interest will be found on page 6 a letter from Mrs Lloyd George as to a National Fond for Comforts for Welsh Troops how the 1st Batt. Royal Welsh Fasiliers bravely fought and fell; and Mr Ben Davies singing to the Welsh soldiers in France. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. A number of young men who have joined the Forces from this locality since the out- break of war came home on furlough for Christmas and returned to duty on Monday or Tuesday the leave extending for periods of from three to six days. LOCAL SOLDIERS ON SICK LEAVE. Amongst the local soldiers who have been sent home either on Eick leave or suffering from wonnda or the rosulb thereof axe Ploneer, Sergb J O Thomas (who is nicely recovering), Lanoa-Corpl Pritohard, Henllan-street, and one or two others now in the Infirmary. Private R T Hughes, secretary of the Football Club; is also wounded and in hospi.al in England. BEEF FOR SOLDIERS' FAMILIES. Amongst the gifbs to the local soldiers' families, Messrs Thomes Davies, bctcbers. Vale-street, Denbigh, distributed 250-lbs of beef to the families af the Denbigh Territorials aid National Reserve members now on service. CAPEL MAWR GIFTS FOR THE SOLDIERS. SJme little time ago a committee, with the R v Ev&n Jones as chairman, was formed, with the object of sending a Christmas gift to those soldiers who, when resident at Denbigh, connected with the cause at Capel Mawr as, a small token of the esteem in which they are held by their fellow-worshippers in that place. AN appeal to the young people and others brought the necessary funds, andy a parcel oontaining a mefflar, a pair of socks, and other suitable articles, was sent to each soldier concerned (24 in number)— some of whom are at the front, the others being in training in different parts of the country. The gifts were sent so as to reach the I' men sohortly before Christmas, and, from the letters which have been received ac- knowledging their receipt, it Is evident that they were greatly appreciated by the recipients. The mufflers and socks were knitted by the ladies, and the success of the move- ment is largely due to their efiorts. The committee wish to take this opportunity of thanking them for their work, and also all I others who gave donations or, otherwise, helnad the committee to attain its object.
APPEAL FOR WOOLLEN GARMENTS…
APPEAL FOR WOOLLEN GARMENTS FOR WOOLLEN GARMENTS FOR i TROOPS FROM INDIA. To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. — The lai Batt, York and Lan- j caster regiment, now at Harsbury Park, WimChester, have just arrived home from India, and will in the course of a few days be leav log England for the front. There is a ver great need of woollen garments and thObV other kind of comforts which are so m\ ich appreciated by men liying in tents. Gifts of any kind will be most thank- fully receiv ed by (h IRS.) E. S. BAMFORD, at Holy Trinity Rectory, Winchester.
LLANBEDR.
LLANBEDR. DRAW FOR SoLDlsais FUND.-The draw which itay organized fc v a small looal com- mittee in ftifl of the British soldierp, took place a-fc Cyffronydd, Lt. ubedr, on Thursday evening,, December 24thr by kind permission of Mr Gorge Muckle. All the (500) tickets were sold. no expenditure whatever was incur* ed, as tbe tickets and all the prizes had be en given, Mr Robert Jones, Pentre, presidi id. The commlfcttea are to be highly congrm talatod on the successful manner in which A WAS carried out. The proceeds amount! pg to Z6 51 havo been forwarded to the well Reserving cause. A list ot winning numbers .^ppeass in another atima,
rRUTHIN.
r RUTHIN. Marriage of Miss Mary Gertrude Evans. On Wednesday morning a pretty wedding was solemnised at St Peters Church, Ruthin, the bridegroom being Mr Fred T Jones, of the Blue Ball, Darken, and the bride Miss Mary Gertrude Evans, daughter of Mr David Evans, tailor and outfitter, Clwyd- street, Rathin. The brides family are well known in Ruthin, and a larga number of friends and well withers attended the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in wedgwood blue trimmed with gold brocade, and a white velvet hat, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Jones (sister of the bridegroom), who was attired in navy blue, and velvet hat with white plumes, and carried a bouquet of pink and white, carnations, kernel Miss Sylvia (Billie) Wilsdon, of Llandudno, cousin of the bride, who wore a cream alpaca coat and Datch bonnet trimmed with satin and swansdown, and carried a basket of lilies and maidenhair fern. Mr Will Jones (Canada), brother of the bridegroom, acted as beat man. The Rev the Warden. cffioiated, and was assisted by the Rev J Rhys Clarke. Mr W G Hodgson, organist of the olnircb, played the wedding march. Later in the day the happy couple left for Aberystwith, where the first part of the honeymoon will ba spent. The bridegroom holds a responsible position as engineer on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and is at present enjoying three months leave 01 absence, after which he and his bride will return to Canada. They were the recipients of the following presents:- Bride to bridegroom, ebony brushes in case. Bridegroom to bride, set of squirrel furs. Mother of bride, household linen, &c. Father of bride, travelling brunk and rug, Aie. Father of bridegroom, seb of cutlery. Mother of bride- groom, case ot carvers. Mr W R Jones (brother of bridegroom), dessert and tea spoons. Mr Frank Jones (brother of bride. groom), silver jam dish. Mr Cecil Evans, London, silver sardine servers and tea service. Miss Mabel Jones, Derwen (sisber of bride. groom), silver fish slicers. Miss Beatrice Jones, Derwen (dibbo), sardine dish, Mr Charles Wilson, Llandudno (uncle of bride), wedding cake. Mr and Mr S Hitchin, Damask table cloth. Misses Freeborn, Rubhin, silver butter knife. Miss Polly Jones, Wrexham, silver egg spoons and sugar tongs, Mr and Mrs Marrs, Ruthin, silver butter dish. Miss Violet Mumford, Chester, silver flower vases. Mc Morris, Park Bich, Derwen, silver oigarette case. The Rev David Morris, Derwen Raobory, ditto. Mr Bonner Thomas, silver breakfasb cruet set. Mayor and Mayoress, damask table cloth. Mrs Thompson, Liverpool, half-dozen serviebtes. Mr and Mrs Joyoe, Ruthin, silver toasb rack, teaspoons, and sugar tongs. Miss Beatrice Thompson, Johannesburgh, embossed satin cushion cover, Mr G H Hodgson, bound collection of violin and piano solos. Mrs Hodgson, Gladys, and Marjorie, luncheon tray. Miss G Jones, Nantclwyd Lodge, silver cigarette case. Miss Ada Mellor, copper crumb and brush bray. Mrs Williams, Moel. fre, Ruthin, crochet work. Mr J R Hughes, afternoon cloth. Mrs J E Morris, Stanley- road, nightdress case. Mra John Roberts, draper, damask table cloth. Mrs J Jones (remperanoe), pair of chair-back covers. Mrs Glynne Jones, Clwyd-street, embroidered cushion covers. Miss V Evans, Gwalia, Olwyd. street), embroidered pillow oases. Mrs Davies, Boar's Head, damask table cloth. Miss Evans and Miss Williams, Borthyn, embroidered pillow oases. Mrs John Williams, Mwrog Cottage, afternoon table cloth. Mrs John Jones, 24, Mwrog-streeb, bedroom towels. Mr and Mrs Shierson, copper orumb and brush bray. Mrs J P Jones, jam dish, Mrs Williams, Park-road, piokle jar. Mr S Jones, .Welsh costume ornaments. Mr and Mrs Wally Price, honey j ar. Mr and Mrs. Jones, Star Sbores, pair of pioture frames. Miss Sally Williams, Royal xeber hotel, Bournemoubh.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. Other St. Aaaph news on page 3. THE CATHEDRAL. At the CathAdral on Christmas evening aad on Sunday carol services were held. AU the popular old English carols were iucluded in the programme arranged by Mr W E Belcher, and they were keenly enjoyed by largo congregations. LICENSING ORDER. A special meeting of the St. Asaph Justices was held on Thursday to consider an application from the Chief Constable to exclude hotel guests and bona-fide traveller* from the provisions of the licensing order made two months ago. Major Birch presided, and the other justices present ware: Messrs R C Enyon, H A Cleaver, T H Jones, R Roberts, and Frank Bibby. The application was granted. LIEUT. C. LL, WYNNE JONES. Our readers will no doubt be interested to know that tha Very Ray the Dean has quite recently received a letter from his son at the front, Lieut 0 Ll Wynne Jones, who has been in the trenches in suth close proximity to those occupied by the Germans that he has been throwing hand grenades among the cuituredonei3. ST ASAPH HERO WOUNDED. Mr J Evans, of Penrhewl, is home suffering from a bnlkt wound in the hand sustained at Ypres on December 21st. He has been at the Front with the 1st Batt R.W.F., and on the day he was wounded he was fetching a backei of water to the trenches when lie was sighted by the enemy, who commenced a heavy rifle fire. Fortunately Evans received nothing worse than a woanded hand, and is now progress- ing favourably. Despite the many hardships he has suffered he is looking splendidly fit, much bettor than many of the young men who will not or cannot volunteer. KILLED IN ACTION < Mrs Pritchard, of Denbigh road. has received an intimation from the War Office that her grandson, Private Charles Pritchard Jones, has been killed in action. PROMOTED FOR GALLANTRY. St Asaph men ara contributing to the deeds of heroism performed by our roroes. In a letter received in the city this week is men- tioned an inoidenb thab refiaobs honour on Willie" Tomlinson, of the R.W.F., which forms part of the 19th Infantry Division. During the fighting at a place the name of which the Censor has obliterated he assisted a number of wounded bo cover; included among them was Captain Phillips, who was danger- ously wounded, and it is probable that if he does recover he owel his life to Tomlinson, who, for his gallant actions, has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. The lebbec also states that he is one of the most popular men in his battalion. BILLIARD HANDICAP. On Wednesday evening, at the Constitutional Club, the final game of the annual billiards handicap was played the opntestants were Mr Mainer, and Mr Tom Hughes. The game was 150 up, and Mr Mainer's handicap was behind, while Mr Hughes received 40 points. The game was keenly fought, and Mr Haghes, leading throoghout, eventually ran to his points the winner by 27. Mr Hughes who is one of the junior members is to be oongratuated on his popular viobory. Throughout the tournament he has p'ayed with rare grit, snatching victory when less determined players may have not essayed the attempt. The losers in the semi- finals are Mr J W Edwards, and Mr J H Halley, who are to play for the third prize, when the club members expecb to witness another keen game.
HOW THE FORESIGHT CELEBRATED…
HOW THE FORESIGHT CELEBRATED TRAFALGAR DAY. Ralfe Howitb, son of Mr and Mrs A E Howitt, of Maes Elwy Lodge, St Asaph, is a member of the crew of H.M.S. Foresight. The following circular was printed, and a oopy handed to each sailor aboard THE NAVI'S NEW BOLE. GERMAN GLNEBAII AND STAFF KILLED. Dover, October 26th, H.M.S. Foresight made a remarkable performance oil Trafalgar Day. In continuous action for twelve hours, she fired 1000 lyddite and shrapnel shells into the enemy's trenches and batteries between Nieuport and Middelkirke, steam ing two miles from the coast, flying Admiral Hood's flag. The Foresight raked the trenches three miles inland. She established a record for rapid firing. The crew of the Foresight were foodless from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. She destroyed a German field battery, a bridging train for crossing the Yser, and au ammunition columni and kille 1 General Von Trip and his whole staff. She com- pelled the enemy to evacuate a position before Nieuport. Some guns discharged fourteen projectiles per minute. Tha Foresight was not hit, as German aeroplanes vainly en- deavoured to got the ranga, dropping smoke bombs. The enemy evacuated the country from Nieuport to Wesbend. They lost 1,000 men. The wuntry II a mMII Qt lilMi moks and flMJWr-Rwtcr,"
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