The North Wales Weekly News

Interesting: Wedding. I DICKEN-POWELL. The picturesque and historic old Parish Church of King's Norton, near Birmingham, was the scene of an exceptionally pretty wed- ding on August 15th, when the marriage took place of Mr. Francis Frederick Dicken, eldest sou of Councillor Joseph Dicken, J.P*, and Mrs. Dicken, of Hazeldene, Colwyn Bay. and Miss Louie Powell, fifth daughter of Mr. Alfred Powell, of West Bromwich and Comer Lodge, Brighton. The beautiful old church, noted for its quaintness and historic associations, had been decorated for the occasion with a profusion of lovely flowers, the scheme including bowers of roses and graceful palms and other ever- greens. The service was fully choral, and Mr. Moore, who presided at the organ, gave a recital dur- ing the assembling of the bridal party and guests. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. P. N. Rowband, of Sutton. The first hymn sung was "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden," and the service concluded with the hymn, "0 Perfect Love." The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a Duchess satin dress with an overdress of draped Ninon- de-soie, trimmed with old blonde lace, with pearl and silver embroidery, the draping being caught up with orange blossom and silver roses. She also wore a tulle veil with over- wreath of real orange blossoms. Her only orna- ment was a gold and turquoise bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom, and she carried a handsome bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley, and white heather, also the gift of the bridegroom. There were two bridesmaids—Miss Gertrude G. Powell (sister of the bride) and Miss Gladys Dicken (onlv sister of the bridegroom). Little Miss Joan Beech (niece of the bride) acted as cushion-bearer, while Masters Basil and Ken- neth Beech, the bride's nephews, attended as pages. Mr. Bert Dicken (brother of the bride- groom) was the best man. The bridesmaids wore gowns of mauve crepe- de-chene over white silk, gathered on cords at the waist and caught into deep satin bands at the knees. The scuiare low necks and short under-sleeves of the gowns were of Tambour lace embroidered with silver. The black picture hats worn were lined with black satin, with large Tambour lace bows. French grey shoes completed the toilettes. The bridesmaids carried roses of shaded sweet-peas, and wore gold and enamel bracelets, the gifts of the bride- groom. Little Joan Beech wore white French muslin with real Valencienne lace, and embroidered muslin hat with mauve ribbons, and she wore a gold and pearl ring, the gift of the bridegroom. The pages were dressed in white na\al cadet suits. Mrs. Dicken (mother of the bridegroom) was attired in a dress of old rose face cloth, braided and trimmed with cream lace, with a coatee of cream lace, and a black hat trimmed with shaded feathers, and carried a bouquet of shaded sweet peas. Mrs. Arthur Remington (sister of the bride) wore a gown of Reseda green crepe shot with blue and trimmed with plaques of passamenterie. The vest and undersleeves of ecru lace were embroidered with gold. She wore a large black hat with white roses and osprey, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. At the close of the service, Mr. Moore played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." Prior to and after the wedding the old bells rang out merry peals. The bridal party and guests drove to Lynd- hurst, Brandwood End, King's Heath, where Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Remington, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, held a reception, which was attended by nearly eighty guests. The luncheon was partaken of in a large marquee on the lawn, the floral decorations being very tasteful. Mr. Henry Birtles gave the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was responded to by Mr. Frank Dicken. Mr. Bert Dicken pro- posed the toast of the bridesmaids, which was acknowledged by Mr. W. Close. The health of the hostess was submitted by Mr. A. C. Kellett, of Moseley, and Mr. Arthur Remington re- sponded. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dicken left for their honeymoon tour in the Lake District. The bride's going away costume consisted of grey Shantung, biaided with black, and a grey lace blouse with touches of Nattier blue. Her large black Tagel picture hat was trimmed with ostrich feathers and underlined with a band of Nattier blue satin, and she also wore a black satin scarf lined with white. LIST OF PRESENTS. The presents, which were of a costly descrip- tion, included the following:- Bridegroom to Bride, gold and turquoise bracelet; Bride to Bridegroom, gold ring; Father of the Bride, cheque and furs Father and Mother of the Bridegroom, cheque and oil paintings Mr. and Mrs. A. Remington, case of fish knives and forks and fish servers Mr. and Mrs. W. Oakley Davies, silver tea tray; Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Beech, case of fruit knives and forks Miss G. G. Powell, copper preserv- ing kettle; Mrs. S. G. Powell, silver flower vases Miss G. Dicken, water colour paintings Mr. B. Dicken, silver salver; Mr. and Mrs. James Dicken, silver toast rack and fruit spoons; Mrs. F. Dicken, silver sardine dish; Mr. and Mrs. Barnsley, silver egg cruet; Masters Basil and Kenneth Beech, silver preserve spoons Miss Joan Beech, satin kneeling cush- ion Mrs. A. C. Kellett and family, silver flower stand Mr. and Mrs. Percy Kellett, silver preserve spoons Mr. W. T. Close, case of silver spoons and sugar tongs Mr. and Mrs. Harold Austin, tray cloths Mr. and Mrs. Major, silver egg cruet; Mr. and Mrs. Homer, pair of silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, silver toast rack Mr. Mack Rutherford, picture Mr. and Mrs. F. Remington, silver photo frame; Mr. N. Ounsworth, silver coffee pot; the Misses Dale, water colour painting Miss Love, silver book marker; Mr. and Mrs. G. Bevan, silver spirit kettle Miss Primrose English, silver and marble match and ash trays Mr. H. Tomkin- son, oak dining room clock Miss Grisdale, housemaid's box; Mrs and Miss Mountford, china plate; Miss Wash, Royal Worcester vase Mr. E. W. Bunting, pair of silver mustard pots Mr. and Mrs. Sorby, case of carvers; Mrs. Hewitt, silver knife rests ;Mr. Frank Dicken's chums, case of cutlery; Mr. W. C. Gray, Ax- minster carpet; Mr. A. Naylor, carpet; Mr. H. Williams, brass curb suite Mr. McKinley, case of pipes; Mr. Tayne Webb, china jardinere; Mr. Ll. Davies, tea service Miss L. Buckley, case of silver serviette rings Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, Dresden clocks and vases; Mr. L. Grimwade, toilet set; Mr. North, inlaid table Mrs. Summerfield, copper crumb scoop Miss Crowson, copy of Byron's poems Mr. W. At- kins, kitchen utensils Mrs. and the Misses Cad- van Jones, silver-mounted salt and pepper cas- tors Mr. and Mrs. Burden, steel engraving; Miss Farmer and Mr. Jones, pewter vase Mr. S. Beech, silver pepper castors Mrs. Birtles and family, water colour painting Mrs. Port, silver- mounted knife rests Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, case of silver tea knives Mr. L. Major, silver brushes Mr. and Mrs. Kay, silver "pot pourri" dish; Mr. and Mrs. Doughty Davies, silver hot water jug Mrs. Lane, biscuit jar Mr. and Mrs. Hartley, rose bowl; Miss Poppy Ross, em. broidered sheet and pillow shams Mr. H. Bell, embroidered bed spread; Employees of J. Dicken and Sons, silver tea set; maids at "Lyndhurst," mincing machine; maids at "Peterbrook," silver sardine forks; maids at "Hazeldene, d'oyleys; employees of Mr. A. Remington, pair brass candlesticks.

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Welsh Educational Problems. RELATION BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COUNTY SCHOOLS. The results of the entrance scholarship examinationus from the elementary to the in- termediate schools have now been published by the various county education authorities in Wales. This year's -examinations ihave served, the purpose of directing attention to several matters of more than passing interest to Welsh educationists. The examiners' re- ports afford food for serious thoughts (writes "A Welsh Educationist" in the "Liverpool i('our er"), and it is evident that the time is ripe for re-considering the whole question of the relationship between the primary and the secondary schools, and for re-organising the system of entrance scholarships to the county schools. FEWER SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATES. In some of the counties there has been a serious falling off in the number of candidates, and a considerable number of elementary schools have not sent in any pupils for the scholarship examination. In one of the North Wales counties there was a decrease of 12 per cent. in the number of candidates compared with the number of those examined last year. This is to be accounted for by a variety ot reasons. At present the syllabus is too com- plex and the standard of the examination is far too high. In some cases the syllabus em- braces as many as ten subjects, of which can- didates are allowed to choose five. The com- plicated directions regarding the choice of sub- jects and questions are altogether unsuited for children of 12 and 13 years of age. Their ex- citement in the examination (room, their in. ability to economise the time at their disposal, and their want of experience in distributing their knowledge judiciously, make it impossible for candidates of such immature age to do themselves justice or to show their real capacity under the present system. RURAL SCHOOLS HANDICAPPED. The unequal conditions of staffing jn urban and rural schools also contribute to the dearth of competitors for scholarships. In Denbigh- shire nearly 60 per cent. of the total number of candidates came from Wrexham and Ruabon. In some of the country schools one teacher has charge of all the standards, while in the urban schools the headmaster is generally able to devote his entire attention to Standards V., VI., and VII.—the standards from which the scholarship candidates are drawn. This has given rise to the complaints made by country schoolmasters that it is use- less to send in candidates from the rural schools to compete against 'candidates who have been specially "coached" for the ex- amination. The low value of the scholarships and the difficulties and expense of travelling to the nearest county school from the outlying rural districts are also factors in the problem. An inspector of schools lately drew my at- tention to the'case of a rural school where the mistress had informed him that she had three girls who would be sure to do well at the scholarship examination, but as the par- ents were poor, and no travelling expenses were allowed, these girls could not accept scholarships even if they won them. Under the existing county schemes, the highest scholarships that can be offered by the Inter- mediate School (Governors cannot exceed in value the amount of the school fees. Several of the schemes are now being amended, and an opportunity is thus presented for improve- ing the scholarship provisions both with re- gard to number and value. Neither is there always that bond of sympathy between ele- mentary and secondary schoolmasters in W ales which one would like to see. The result of this want of understanding is that primary schoolmasters do not encourage their pupils to compete for entrance scholarships to the county schools. In some cases, indeed, they have been known to refuse to allow certain pupils to compete even though the parents of such pupils have expressed a strong desire that their children should be entered for the examination. COMPULSORY STANDARD V. EXAMINA- TION. A closer system of co-ordination might be established between primary 'and secondary schools, and the causes militating against the success of the present scholarship system might be almost entirely removed by modifying the syllabus and by making an examination III Standard V. compulsory in all elementary schools. The prescribed: subjects for examina- tion should be English and arithmetic, together with one, or at most two, optional subjects selected from, say, history, Welsh, and gram- mar. In fact, the examination requirements ought to dovetail exactly into Standard V. work, so that any boy or girl who had done Standard V. work might stand a fair chance of success. No one, of course, has any desire to return to the old system, which made the trans- ference of a pupil from one standard, to another dependent upon examination. No reasonable objection, however, could be raised to a general examination of all children in the fifth year after thev have passed from the infants' classes to the elementary schools. Standard V. is the natural point of bifurcation from which certain pupils would follow a secondary school course, and from which others would either proceed to higher elementary and higher standard schools, or would remain in Standards VI. and VII. of an elementary school to undergo preparation for evening continuation and technical classes. The marks obtained by all the children in Standard V. should be available for the use of the county school governors in each district to enable them to decide upon a certain num- ber of candidates who might be invited to undergo a further oral examination and to produce a record of their previous school work. The data would then be all at hand for allocat- ing scholarships in the most equitable manner possible, and the grievances now complained of would be removed. Special preparation classes would be done away with altogether, because candidates would be examined in the ordinary work of the school, andi rural schools would no longer be under such a great dis- advantage as compared with urban schools. Unsympathetic teachers would, not be able to prevent their pupils from sitting for the ex- amination, and many pareents who are now indifferent to the education advantages open to their children would reconsider their attitude if definite offers of scholarships were forth- coming, without the necessity of specially en- tering their children for the scholarship ex- amination.

DOUBTFUL EGGS Are to be found at all seaside resorts, but no currants of questionable quality. Because there are none. The Greek Government take a keen interest in the little dried grapes of that country, which now have a world-wide reputa- tion for excellence. Scientists of all nations have discovered the marvellous food value of currants, with the result that all who care for their health make a point of including a large proportion of currants in their daily diet. Professor Otto Hehner, the famous analyst; Sir Francis Laking, the King's physician, and many other men of eminence unhesitatingly re- commend currants. There is nothing in the way of food which can compare with them. Currants have been proved by analysis to con- tain over 80 per cent. of nutritious matter. Therefore are they unique. To munch them at leisure on the sands, or take them in currant bread, or in fact in any form whatsoever, is to display dietetic wisdom of the highest order. All leading bakers supply Currant Bread, Cur- rant Scones, Currant Biscuits, and other cur- rant dainties. 905 'X.

A Great Vocalist. WELCOME VISIT OF A POPULAR CAMBRO-AMERICAN. Mr. James Sauvage's name is as familiar to Welshmen as that of Snowdon to the tourist. Mr. Sauvage is now in Wales on a short holi- day, and it may be of interest to our readers to know something of the history of this eminent vocalist and fellow-countryman. He is a native of Rhosllanerchrugog, North Wales, and whilst he was a child of tender years his father left his native home for Australia being attracted there by the gold mines. James with the. rest of the family, was left behind in the old country, and before he was nine years of age he had commenced to earn money. Possessed of a contralto voice much above the ordinary, he soon found a place amid the choris- ters at Capel Mawr, Rhos, the conductor being Mr. Hugh Griffiths (miller) of Rhos, now of Groes, and it was in connection with this choir that James first rose to fame. A competition took place in the locality, in which the Capel Mawr choir and the Capel Bach choir had en- tered. In delivering their adjudication the judges pointed out that the two choirs stood about equal in merit, but the contralto soloist in the Capel Mawr choir had rendered the serlo so perfectly that they were obliged to award that chcir the prize. Just at this time Mr. Joseph Owen (who died a week or two back) had been engaged as head teacher of the new Board School of Rhos, and Mr. Owen soon formed classes to teach the solfa notation. James Sauvage joined the class, and in a short space of time he won the first and second certificates of merit. In the meantime he often figured on the platforms of local con- certs, and on several occasions sang at those given by the late Llew Llwyfo at Rhos and the surrounding districts. B}r this time his father had returned from abroad, and when James was IS years of age his father died very suddenly. This so affected the young vocalist that he could no longer remain at home, and he decided to sail for America. Landing there, he soon found employment at Irwin Station, I'ensylvannia, where he remained but a few months. Receiving an invitation from his cousin, Mr. D. J. Griffith, Oak-hill, Ohio, he went there, and whilst there he attended school for nearly a year. Just at this period Llew Llwyfo and his daugh- ter, Miss Nellie Llwyfo Lewis (who afterwards became Mrs. Sauvage) were in the district on a concert tour, and James was invited to join, and this he did, singing with great acceptance at concerts at Jackson, Ohio. Leaving there they travelled the States with considerable success. In 1873, the party returned from America and gave concerts throughout North and South Wales. At the National Eisteddfod held at Bangor in 1874, Mr. Sauvage made his first appearance on the National Eisteddfod platform where he was announced to sing at the opening concert. The other artistes included the late Madame Edith Wynne, Miss Mary Davies, Mar- ian Williams, Eos Morlais and others. Mr. Sauvage's item was at the very tail end of the programme, but this made no difference; his success was tremendous, and he was recalled time and again, with the result that his name flashed through every part of England and Wales with exceeding rapidity, and each time he appeared during the succeeding days of this eisteddfod, he was the recipient of tremendous applause, and on every occasion he had to reply with encores. In 1876 he entered the Royal Academy of Music, London, and was accepted by M. Albert Randegger as pupil, and soon became that famous teacher's favourite pupil. In two years he won the gold, silver and bronze medals of the Royal Academy, and he still retains the record ot being the only vocalist who won these three coveted medals in two years. Following upon this success, he soon made his appearance in grand opera in Liverpool, at the Bijou Theatre, appearing as Count De Luna" in Verdi famous opera "11 Tro- vatore," and the leading baritone roles in "Lucia De Lammermoor," "Faust" and Beethoven's "Fido. He was thus hailed in his native land as the first Welshman to have appeared in grand opera. His next engagement was as leading baritone of the Royal English Opera Company, appearing with great success in the title role of Victor Nessler's ^pera, The Piper of Hamelin" at Covent Garden Theatre, after which he joined the ranks of the Carl Rosa Opera Company, appearing with unusual suc- cess for many seasons, filling in all about 35 different titles in various operas. Twenty years ago he again crossed the herring pond with his family, and was im- mediately engaged at the 1'eddie Memorial Church, Newark, New Jersey, and was also appointed principal of the vocal department at Vasan College, the premier Ladies' College of America. This appointment he retained for six years, when he found his private teaching duties at New York City became so great that he re- luctantly severed his connection with his former duty at the College. His time is now entirely taken up with private teaching in New York City. He, however, still holds the appointment at the Memorial Church. Amongst his pupils are some of the most prominent artistes in grand operas and oratorio in America. Mr. Sauvage is now paying a visit to his native country, and though intending to spend his time in rest and quietness, his numerous friends have prevailed upon him to sing. He has already appeared at Trefriw, and has booked engagements at Llangollen, Llandrindod Wells, Rhos, and at the National Eisteddfod Colwyn Bay, where his countrymen will have the pleas- ure of hearing one of their greatest vocalists. After the latter engagement he returns to his home in New York. .c--a.

Queensland. WARM TESTIMONY FROM GOVERNOR. Brisbane, August nth. At the National Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, fifty-one thousand people attended yesterday. The exhibits of cattle and every- thing to do with the dairy industry show splen- did progress. At the luncheon Sir William Macgregor, Governor of Queensland, and Lady Macgregor, Lord Chelmsford, Governor of New South Wales, and Lady Chelmsford were pre- sent. Speaking of the exhibition, Sir William Mac- gregor said the show was by far the best he had! ever attended, but when he looked at Queensland's great advantages that was not to be wondered at. If one spoke truthfully of the State to strangers, one was simply set down as exaggerating. For himself he knew no country more healthy for man and beast.

Wrexham and the National Eisteddfod. The memorial of the inhabitants of Wrex- ham and the surroundings districts in support of the movements to promote the holding of the National Eisteddfod of Wales at Wrexham in 1912 has been sent to Sir E. Vincent Evans, the secretary of the National Eistedd- fod Association, and Mr. John Thomas (Eifion- ydd), of Carnarvon, the recorder of the Gor- sedd. In the memorial, which is signed by Mr. J. Stanford (Mayor of Wrexham), the Revs. D. Davies (Vicar of Wrexham) and R. Peris Williams, and Messrs. W. M. Roberts and J. C. Lee (honorary secretaries), it is stated that the application is unanimously recommended by the Wrexham Town Council, and is sup- ported by resolutions passed at local eistedd- fodau held at Brymbo, Bwlchgwyn, Caergwrle, Corwen and Rhosllanerchrugog, and at meet- ings held at other places." It is further stated that the spontaneous response to the appeal for a guarantee of Ci,ooo is ample proof of the enthusiasm in favour of the 1912 Eisteddfod being held at Wrexham."

Penrhynside Water Supply. A SERIOUS QUESTION. I At the meeting of the Llandudno Urban Dis- trict Council, on Friday afternoon, the ques- tion of, the Penrhynside Water Supply, which has caused considerable grievance in that parish, was considered. The Water and Gas Committee reported re- ceipt of a communication from the Parish Council appealing for a water supply, and ow- ing to the urgent nature of the application three members of the Committee instructed the Engineer to make a temporary connection to the Penrhynside main with the Llandudno water main. The Committee approved of the action of the three members, and it was further decided that should application be made for a permanent supply they would, subject to the Council's legal ability to do so, supply water to Penrhynside upon equitable terms. At a later meeting of the Committee, the Clerk reported on the powers of the Council in the matter, and it was decided to give the dis- trict a temporary supply of water at is. per 1000 gallons per annum up to 1,000,000 gallons in any one year, and gd. per 1000 gallons for all quantities supplied over and above 1,000,000 gallons in any one year also that a meter rent of 7s. 3d. per quarter be paid together with the cost of fixing the meter and removing the same when not further required, also all costs in- curred in making the necessary connection to enable water to be supplied, the Llandudno Council not to be required to lay down any special mains for the purpose. Mr. W. O. Williams now stated that he did not think the Committee had it before them when they fixed on the price to be charged, that Penrhynside were compelled to pay the Cowlyd Board rate as well. It was verv essential for Llandudno that Penrhyn should have a proper water supply, especially during the season. In the Council's own interest, he thought the price of is. per 1000 gallons was too high. Mr T. W. Griffith said the representatives of the Parish 'Council had accepted it, and why should they re-open the question. The Clerk read a letter from the Parish Council respectfully asking the Llandudno Council to modify their charge for the water, and asking also that instead of charging by meter, it should be charged on the rateable value, and at the same price as now paid to the Cowlyd Board. The present price they pointed out was a great hardship on a small, poor parish like Penrhyn, and they further asked that the water should be charged as a supply to a public body, and not to a private consumer. The Parish Council considered that the interests of the parish were becoming daily nearer to Llandudno, and what would be for the benefit of one must be benefit for both. Mr. W. O. Williams now moved that the Council acquiesce with the application of the Parish Council, and charge for the water on the rateable value. After further discussion, Mr. Williams said he would agree to refer the matter back to the Water Committee. Mr. W. H. Jones questioned whether it would be right to supply the water on the rateable value, as the Llandudno supply was to augment that of the Cowlyd Board. The Chairman (Mr. McMaster) said he did not think that Council had power to charge on the rateable value. Mr. Chantry seconded the proposition to refer the matter back, and this was ultimately agreed to.

Development Schemes in Carnarvonshire. BURDENS ON LOCAL RATES. NEW ROAD BETWEEN LLANDUDNO AND RHOS-ON-SEA. A special meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Council, held on Saturday, under the presidency of the Chairman (Mr. John Owen), discussed the first scheme towards which it is intended to seek aid from the Development Fund. In the morning a conference of road surveyors, representing various authorities in the county, was held, and considered a number of schemes, the cost of executing which was estimated to amount to £25,000. The Develop- ment Committee subsequently deliberated upon these schemes, and recommended that only those should be carried out where land had been promised or where no land was required. Mr. J. Issard Davies, as chairman of the Com- mittee, accordingly recommended the adoption of the following improvement schemes:—Cwm, Penmachno, road widening, £200; improving and widening of road along the sea front at Llandudno and leading to Rhos-on-Sea, ;64,330 Drwsycoed road, ^800; Eirianwys and, Pantglas, road improvements, £ 1,000; jPenmaenmawr, iroad (widening, £150; Con- way, improving four corners, £1'55; Bettwsy- coed, improving a road and easing a hill, £ 200; Penllyn road, Goat (Llanberis), and Tan'rallt (Abererch), Ci,ooo; road improvement at icriccieth, £60; and further improvements at I ot-tiflor (jiethesda), and elsewhere, making the total proposed expenditure £ 7 >4-7 5- It was also recommended that a grant of £ 2,830 be asked for an afforestation scheme covering 300 acres on a part of the Madryn estate, which was recently acquired by the Council for small holdings purposes. Mr. R. Jones Roberts, in view of the large amount involved, strongly urged the postpone- ment of a decision until the Council had had an ^opportunity of carefully considering the schemes. Mr. Jones Morris pointed out the urgency of the matter. The Council would be very lucky if they succeeded in getting £,-00. (Laughter). Mr. Ellis W. Davies, M.P., favoured the for- mulating of a much bolder scheme; he regard- ed some of the suggestions as somewhat paltry. The Chairman, replying to a question touch- ing the proposed road improvements at Llan- dudno, said that there was also a committee in existence at Colwyn Bay prepared to co-operate for the construction of the road, which would then be a free road between Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. The Rev. William Morgan urged the inclusion of the improvement of the road at Half-way Bridge (Betbesda), and with the addition ot this the Committee's recommendations were adopted. Mr. T. W. Griffith drew attention to the enormous increase in local burdens without any corresponding assistance from the Imperial Exchequer, the cost of maintaining main roads in Carnarvonshire alone during the last five years having gone up from £10,000 to fzSom He moved that an appeal be made to the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer to devise some mean by which the county should receive additional grants from Imperial funds. Mr. Jones Morris seconded the proposal, which was carried.

Welsh Centenarian's Death. The death occurred last week of Ann Jones, of Amlwch, at the age of 102. Three years agu she fell and broke her leg, and that injury con- fined her tc bed until her demise.

Not only in cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, but also when the disease is external in joints or limbs, does the new cure that Mr. Chas. H. Stevens, of 204, Worple Road, Wimbledon, has discovered prove efficacious in fact, the latter form of the disease can be cured occasionally in as short a time as three weeks or a month this may seem a rash statement, but Mr. Stevens showed us all the particulars regarding a patient who had a large tubercular wart on the hand which he cured in three weeks.

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