Denbighshire Free Press

CAEEWY8. I A FRISK CHURCH.—WE are exceedingly nlepb,-d to announce that the dear old Parish Church is now free ftendebt. It muet be a uJlY geist relief to those who undertook the vork of restoration. The coat of the altera- t;lons far exeeeded the anticipations of the I) lildiog committw, for aa soon as operations w re eommenoed, faulty places woi e discorered. The original estimate was, .£800) but the K-ntlemea who set themseWei the task te -store thie aneieBt temple foun I their liability vo be «T«r ^1300 by the time the work waa (ompleted. It was anything bat encouraging #' the K«ctor to oome freeh to the parish, aad t-g 1 a heavy btudnn like this hanging over his head. He, however, set to work in real earn- est, and to his credit be it said that he waii instrumental in wiping off a considerable sum by his appeal to charitably disposed ex- pariahionera. The paris hioners too, have done their duty well, and it must be a source > f omfort to all, to know that now the sacred edifice in unencumbered. THK SCHOOLS.-& week or two age, we pub lished the testimony of Her Majesty's Inspector up ->n the quality of the seoular instruction lta parted in this sohool, whieh was in every re3peet most satisfactory. This week the managers have received the report of the Diocesan Inspector, who examined the school in religious knowledge last Ootober, rliich is equally creditable to the master and his staff. The Ut-V Hamer Lewis says: Very prmige- worthy work; i. being done in this school. There had been considerable progerss during the last two year, and the result of tho recent examination borders upon being excellent throughout. In parts, the answering of the ohildren wad excellent, and showed unmiHtake- able aigna of very thorough and efficient teach- ing." Five years ago, when Mr Evana, the headmascer took charge, there were only 90 children on the book with an average attend- ance of Bomsthiug under 80. There are now 178 names on the registers with an average attendance of 140, and there were present on the examination day 152 sakolars. These faets speak for themselves. -+--

A. LOCAL POET. Oar correspondent has the permission of the ireoeiver of the following lines to publish them ia the Prds Press. The prophets will readily discern that the vietim alluded to has some 1-aginary grievance against, aa official whose amy it is to maintain order. Haring oom- mitled a breaah of the peace, the Tyrant (?) esearted him to a lonely Gollo and in this solitary confinement it is »fw sed that he, Bunyaa-like, gave birth to the flighty seati- laoate herein tontained:- TO A TI«AKT AMD HIS VICTIM. For all time a tyrant, flint-hearted, inhuman, Doth lave to be dreaded, whert,er he hath away; A. worthy descendant, indeed, of old HaMaD, Woe be to a Mordecai come in his Way, Unless he will humble bafora him and oawer, He'll always be buttled from pillar to pest, For Haman is ever a lover of power,* And for it he intrigues, and makea it a boast, If ever a victim 8Pcspet and teems happy, This ill-natured tyrant, being mad with ehagria, Olives vest to his malice in terms foul and ditays Indulges ia slanderwitil villauoue grin; He seems to farget his onoe victim has frsadom Ta sanitter at will, and he freely now roams Uahtediag his taunts, And his Hamaa-lika eastern Of haunting man's livea, aad disturbing their hemea. God speed the* ones viefeim, and may thou keep eteaclfasfs IgOn virtue's strait pathway throngheut a long life; It must be annoying to Haman at long-last Te know then art free from all inkrigae and strife. Being ia good repute and esteemed for thy goodness, Will sting him at last to the very heart's cere; Hie thirst for revsage almost drives him to madness, Bat now thou art free from his grip evermore. *ft\ ef Bather, Chap. 5, Verses 9 to 14. Monti: — L»k Mer4ecai steer olear of the trap i wikio)a fee mawiktiBgljr fell on this occasion, «r i« ie »b«elutely impossible for anyone to be victimised who walks en Ike path ot'virtue. j —e>

LLANDEGLA, A GirT.-A beautiful and valuable oak Itctf.>.lft hut been presented to the PFTieh hutch by E 0 V Lloyd, Esq., Rbn^att. It, used for th first time last SuD'Juy. The t-onRKegation highly appreciate the continued meif.at- Mr Lloyd takes in thepfit-itb.

MEETING OF THE DENBIGH COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Local School Governors J was held on Tuesday last, at the Board- room, Swan Chambers (at the invitation of the clerk), when there were present the! chairman (Mr J Harrison Jones), the vice chairman (Rev J Charles), Messrs W H Evans, Boaz Jones, Owen Williams. (Grlanclwyd), Ellis Williams, William Jones (Penporchell), John Foulkes (Pen- trefelin), John Roberts (Plas Heaten), the Rev H Humphreys, Mrs Parry (Clwyd- villas), Mrs Humphreys Roberts, Miss Tumour with the clerk, Mr A Foulkes Eoberts. THE LATE MR GBE. The Chairman said that before they pro- ceeded with the ordinary business on the agenda, there were one or two matters which arose, as this was the first ordinary meeting which was held since the events which he wished to refer to had occurred. The first event was the death of Mr Gee. At first sight perhaps it would appear that Mr Gee had not a very near connection with the Local Governing Body, he not being a member, but when they remembered the very active part Mr Gee took in the formation of the Intermediate Education Scheme for the county of Denbigh, they would no doubt all feel that there was no person who had laboured harder and took greater interest in this matter than Mr Gee not only had he taken interest in education in recent years, but to his (the Chairman's) knowledge, Mr Gee had laboured hard in the cause of education since the formation of the British schools, 50 years ago. He had also been a member of the Denbigh School Board, and as a Local Governing Bo4ly they wonld particularly remember the prominent part he had taken in the formation of the scheme for establishing a system of secondary education in the county of Denbigh, indeed, in all negotciations not only of education in Denbigh, Mr Gee was almost always the chief mover. In ad- dition to all this he was a member of, and Ol airman of the County Governing Body, and the labour given and the indefatigable energy shown by him in all matters appertaining to education and the schools generally deserved their highest admiration, therefore, it became them to pass a resolu- of sympathy with the family in their late bereavement, and also to record their appreciation of his services and devotion, also his close relation to that body. The Rev H Humphreys seconded and it was unanimously agreed to. THE LATE MR E T JONES. The Chairman said there was another melancholy subject which he had to bring forward, viz., the death of their lamented neighbour, Mr E T Jones. He also had taken great interest in the County School, andhe (the Chairman) proposed that a letter cf condolence with the widow and family be sent, expressing the committee's sympathy with them in their bereavement, and also recording their estimation of his services and value as a member of the committee. The Rev James Charles seconded, and said that what struct him mostly was the excellent moral character of the late Mr Jones. He gave a splendid example to all the young men in the town he was very faithful in his attendance at the meetings of the committee, and was very courteous to the members. His words were few but very discreet. This was unanimously agreed to. The Chairman said that the seat held by the late Mr E T Jones was now vacant. The notice of the vacant seat on the Board will now be Bent to the elective body, th", Town Council. TBJI NJEW BOARD ROOM. The Chairman said the room they were in was a very handsoovs one, and was very suitable and eonvenii at for the meetings of that body. The Clerk had spoken to him about the matter, and it was for them to decide if their meetings in future would be held in that room or at their old meeting place, the Council Chamber. The School Board held their meetings at the Clerk's office which was very convenient as the books and other documents were always ready to hand, The Clerk had spoken to him and he now put it to them whether they would or not in future hold the meetings in that room. Mr Owen Williams said that he thought that room was very convenient, and the books, &c., could be kept there at hand. He begged to propose that in future the meetings be held in that room. Mr Boaz Jones seconded aad it was carried. The question of tho rental of the room was referred to the finance committtee. SCIENCE. The Science and Art Department wrote asking if that Body would act as the local committee for the science and art classes held at Denbigh. This was agreed to. BURSARIES. A bursary grant of 20s was granted to John Henry Jones residing at 38, Post- Office-laae, Denbigh, grandson of Mrs Thomas, but whose parents reside at Criccieth. The Clerk asked about the verbal application made by Mr Owen Williams some time ago, for a bureary to be awarded to J»hn Davies, the son of Mr Davies of the #einas Mills. A bursary amounting to £2 10s wps granted. The Rev J Charles then took the chair, as the Chairmn had to leave. THE ExAMl, REPORT of the school was subus-itted to the meeting ASSISTANT TEACHER. The Clerk said that he had had a great many applications for this post of assistant teacher, he had shown them to the head- master but he had not approved of anyone, some applicants for the post asking for X250 and residence (laughter). The Rev H liumphroys proposel that they again advertise through the scholastic agents for an assistant master, a graduate under 30 years of age, at the salary of L90 to be in raediness to commence hia duties in January. This was seconded by Mr John Roberts and carried. THE HOLIDAYS. This matter wis left in the hands of the headmaster. THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. The Clerk said he had received a letter from the headmaster saying that he was about to start a school library and asking for support in the way of magazines, &c. Mrs Humphreys Roberts said she would like it to be known that a library was about to be formed, so that parents and others would have an opportunity of con- tributing magazines and other book to the library for the benefit of the boys at school. The Master also wrote asking thit a small sum be allowed to be expended in prizas to the boys at the end of the term. It was agreed that the sum of £ 5 be allowed for this, and the chairman, vice- chairman, and Miss Tumour were asked to be present at the prize distribution. THE SALE OF THE OLD SCHOOL BUILDINGS. The Clerk informed the meeting that the Charity Commissioners were doing their utmost in respect of the sale of the old buildings, and that the auctioneer would like to meet the finance committee in respect of the right of light of the new school buildings. PROSPECTUS OF THE SCHOOL. Mrs Humphreys Roberts asked if they could not have a prospectu3 of the school. She did not think a large and eleborate one Was needed, but a small one with the masters' names on, the subjects taught, &c. She thought it would be very nice for those intending to send these boys to school. ReT H Humphreys I think that is a very good suggestion. The matter was left in ahe hands of the Chairman, the Head Master, and the Clerk.

MR. G. H. BYFORD'S CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE AT DENBIGH SMITHFIELD. —— r The above sale took place on Tuesday last, which was the usaal monthly fair day. The entries comprised some extremely choice fed- beef and mutton. Prizes amounting to £15 were given by the Auctioneer, who in his opening remarks referred tc the improvement in the prices of beef throngheut the principal meat markets during the last few weeks, and he felt sure that feeders of cattle all looked forward to some advance, especially at this time of the year, when the aounty naturally expected to be supplied with a choice selection of beef 1 and mutton. There was a large attendance of buyers interested in the cattle trade, and fair prices were realised all through the sale. The four gentlemen who acted as judges, and who kindly plaoed their services at the disposal of the Auctioneer, were: —Mr Thomas ff illiams, Crown House, Buthin, and Mr William Davies, Plas Llanyohan, Ruthin, for cattle; and Mr J V William, Derwen hall, Corwen, and Mr Robert Williams, of the firm of Messrs A M and B H Williams, Tudor house, Ratlin, for sheep; and the following were the awards given, which gave entire satisfaction to the vendors:—For the best fat .bullock, lat prize, Robert Blezard, Esq., Pool Park; sold to Mr R P Williams, Ruthin, for £80. For the best fat heifer, 1st, Mr P E Story, the Coppy, Denbigh; a beautiful shorthorn heifer, bought by Mr David Roberts, Denbigh. For the best two fat beasts, any age, 1st, Mr P E Story, for a pair of grand shorthorn bullocks, sold to Mr David Roberts, Denbigh, and Mr T A Johnson Denbigh. For the best two fat bullocks, under 2 years old, lbt, R Blezard, Esq., Pool Park, Rushin, for a pair of pure bred shorthorn bullocks, onder 20 months old eold to Mr R P Williams, Ruthin, and Thomas Williams, Ruthin. For the best fat calf, 1st, Mr W Jones; sold to Mr T W Davies, Denbigh, For the best pen of ten fat Welsh wethers, let, T Williams, Esq., Llewesog; sold to Mr Edward Roberts, Denbigh. 2nd, Mr Robert Jones, Maesannod; sold to Mr Thomas Davies, Dolelidan, and Mr B Boberts, Ruthin. For the best pen ot 10 fat Welsh ewes, 1st, Mr Samuel Roberts, Denbigh; sold to Mr Hughes, Traws- fynydd. 2nd, Mr Owen Owen; bought by the same person. For the best pen of five fat sheep, wethers or ewes, any other breed, let, Mr Loathes, Wern Fawr; sold to Mr R Roberts, Ruthin. 2ad, T D Thomas, Esq., Pare Postyn. Mr Byford commenced selling his cattle punctually at 10.30 a.m., and then fallowed on with the sheep, and at the conclasion of his sale he invited his supporters to a substantial lunoheon, provided by Mr Cooke at the Talbot Hotel.

"THE ABIDING STRENGH OF THE CHURCH." BANGOR CATHEDRAL SERMONS. This is the title of & very interesting little volume, containing four sermons preached ia the Cathedral Church of Bangor, at the request of the Dean, by the Rev B S Mylne, M.A. B.C.L., F.B.A., &q., with a preface by Dr James, headmaster of Rugby, aometime Dean of St Asaph. We shauld like to draw special attention to these sermons, as they appear to UII, after a careful peruaal, to be possessed of exceptional interest and merit, apart from the fact that the author is well- known to many of our readers, espeoially those residing in the upper end of the Vale, who have also probably had opportunities of hearing him preach. The sermona are eatitled (1), "The Bbb and Flow of the Tide," the subject being applied to the life of the chureh aad man, and is full of local colouring; (2), If nunl: A Sermon in Stone," wherein is introduced the strange story of the quaint little Ifeeliat town of Ravonno-now little known, bat oaJ" the proud capital of the Weatera Ktapir*—c«eeut!y visited by the preaehejr, whieh ae took.-o to point to the Ohuroh of to-day, as also of all time, the important lessens ef warniag and encouragement; (3), The City of God," wherein Jerusalem of oM is treated of as a type of God's spiritual city, the Church; and (4), "The Unity of the Churoh," its practical advantage, &c. The preaeher's burden is, in short, the preaenee of God in the Church as her abiding strength, which can only be folly secured by unity; and he fortifies his argument by apt quotations ia prose aad vers*. Dr James's preface is marked by that manliness and breadth of thought so characteristic of him. la it be als? treats of reliogionavaily, with special refereacs to the Welsh people, and renuarks upon their ra-i-tl laok ef corperate I unity, and c«n«eqne*t inability t« grasp the megni$c«Dfc ideal of oue Catholic Ohuroh. He deee not write deepairiogly, for The old land of their fathers was, until lees thaa a century I ago, a land of Churchmen. The volume con.. tains four fine illustrations, which it would appear were neoeseary for the elucidation of the text. It baa been tastefully got up, and would, we think, make a nice little present, for instanse, to the seciorolownes in Sunday Schools. Mr Elliott Stock ia the publisher. In eon. clasion, we understand that it ia always a revievrer's daty aad privilege to pick out oome fault or other. Ours is quite a mainoroop. We should like ta know what authentic evidence there is for the author's dates—A.D. 616 for the foundation of the See of Bangor by St Deiniol or Daniel, and 550 for his nonseeration. The only date in his life, known with anything y like certainty, we believe, is that of his dea^h,. 584. See the 11 Aunalea Cambries."

ABERGELE. ABERGELE NOTES. A grand concert under the oonductorship of tho Bev Morgan Davies was held at the Bodoryn Chapel on Thuraday evening last, when the following interesting programme was gone through :—Chorus, Men of Harlech," Male Voice Party song, A w elwch chwi 6," Mr LI T Jones duett, Y ddau Wladgarwr," Messrs E and T Jones; solo, "The flower's message," Mr I-t Roberts; solo, "0 na bvddai'n haf o hyd," Mr W P Morris (encored) chorus, "Awn i ben y Wyddfa fawr," Male Voice Party solo, "Pa 1e mae'r Amen," Miss Hughes, Rhyl; quartette, Myfan-wy/' Mesprs W Jonas. B. Jones, R Roberts and W P Morris song, "Yn iach i ti Gymru," Miss Hughes, Abergele Bong, "Gwlad y Delyn," Mr Tom I Jones; song, "Woman's tricks," Mr Ben Cybi Williams (encored); chorus, "Hallelujah," Male Voice Party; song, Llangcesau'r Eryri," Mr D Vaughan; duett, "Tell me fentle stranger," Mrs B Boberts Mr and LI T ones; chorus, Glory and Love," Hale Voice Party (encored); song, "Y gardotes fach," Mrs R Roberts song, Y Bachgen. Dewr," Mr D Williams; trio, A little farm well tilled," Messrs W Jones, R Roberts and W P Morris; song, Deio Bach," Miss Hughes, Rhyl song. The skipper," Mr U T Jones. It may be said that the concert waa a decided success financially. The Male Voice Party sang exceedingly well under tho leader- ship of Mr W Jones, Pintyll Gwyn Avanue. For many years past the late Mr Kershaw, Bryn Aber, was in the habit of giving the aged poor of Abergele and district a substantial knife and fork tea, as a Christmas treat, and right down well did the old folks enjoy it, but since Mr Kershaw's death things looked a bit gloomy for them as nobody seemed to take any further interest in the well-deserving matter, but, happily, Mr Cowan has come to the rescue, and is endeavouring to collect sufficient funds to continue the feast. LOST t The man in the moon, last seen at E P Jones, Son and Co's shop buying enough Christmas fruit, &c., &c., of the best qualities, at such low rates of charges, that enabled him to give a Xmas treat to all the inhabitants of Klondyke.—Arlrt.

ST. ASAPH- OTHKB ST ASAPH Nawg will be found on pB.e t. r FoaaiaK Miasiows.—A meeting ia con- nection with the 8.P.G. Society was held at the National Sehcels on *Pneaday evening, whtn the chair was taken 01 Dean Williams (Hi»h«p elect of Bangor), ADd an interesting inagic lantern address wag given by the llev J Doaglas Lord, of Liverpool. There w«s a good attendance, and tbe proceeds were for the funds of the S.P.G. Ttis VACANT DIASSHIR.—Several rumours are already ffloat as to who will e the successor to the new Bishop of Bangor as Dean of S*. Aaapb, Atnengat those meained are the names of Archdeacon EVROS, late vicar of Abergele: :i.: ebdeacoB W, yuns Jones, aow ia rezidonee,t ihe 't Aeaph Oanewy Oanan W H Flether, vicar of Wrexhaai; Rev J W Wynnt Jones, vicar o' Carnarvon > and the Bev T LI William., rvctor of Corwen. The appoin^ent rests with t he Crown. A1' ^BJUCTIOKABLB CAUTI.tr BOA.HI>.—The Cyclist Touring Club have this week erected a notice board at the top of the city hill, warning CyClista to ride with caution. Ko doubt su^h ft warning is necessary for strangers and also for some of our eity cyclists, who are in the habit of ridine recklessly down the hill, notwithfatgQjigg th.. amount of traffic that is generally on the hill. But, nevertheless, we hardly tbink that at the entranoe to the Cathedr&} waS the proper plaoe to erect a cautioD board. Titz P01>ULAB Timio.-The St Asaph popular trio (hosers C Tomkinson, W Williams, and Sam at] Powell), were again invited by Dr Jatnee headmaster of the Bugby School, to Pay him their annual visit last week. At the last moment, owing to indisposition, Mr Powei was prevented from accompanying the PARTT, and in eonsequence of the absence of tbe P°PQar basso, theix annual round of musical engozements in the Midlands had to be abandoned, but the other members of the trio visitcj the Doetor at the great School, and were :oyally entertained. IM >BOVANNHTS AT THB STA.TIOX.-It will be remembered that at & Parish Council held at St Afijjb 8ome little time ago, Mr Robert J ones, one or-the councillors, moved a resolution to be sett to the London and North Western Railway -i6, -VY, respectfully asking them to lengthen the dv.vn platform at tbe St Asaph Bail way Station, ana a|80 to erect an over bridge, and calling the atteuwu ..t the Com- pany to the necessity of having w.,A,u or stoae steps erected up the enbankment tt.- the Holywell road to the Railway Station. We understand that Mr Webb, Mr NeaU, and Mr Dent visited the St Asaph Railway Station last week, and that the improvements asked for by ( the Parish Council will at once be carried out. TUB: BleHOF-XLRCT or BLicooR.-It was with mixed feelings of pleasure and regret that the citizens of at Asaph learnt of the appointment of their respected Dean to be Bishop of Bangor. Pleasure on account of his wall-damorved promotion, and regret on adeount of the great loss that will be felt in the mty after his removal. Dean Williams is very popular amongst all classes at St Asaph. Both Mrs Williams and the Dean's kindness and generosity to the poor, and their readiness to assist in any good cause will long be remembered. Sinoe his appointment as Dean, about 8 sears ago, he has raised the music at the Cathedral to a high standard, and amongst ether good things he has built at his own expense an episcopal library. He leavss pleasant memories behind him and his lass will be deeply felt. —

liT ASAPH CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK SALE. SUCCESS OF MR FRANK BIBBY. On Thursday of last week, Mr frank Lloyd held his annual sale of Christmas fat stock in St Asaph Smithfield. The weather was fine and seasonable, and the attendance of buyen from all parts oi the Kingdom was large. In accordance with his usaal custom, the auotioneer offered 17 guineas in prizes, and the spirit of keen rivalry, which exists among breeders and farmers in this part of the Vale of Olwyd, was the means of some magnificent cattle entering the ring. This yeats sale was unusually interesting from the faet that, with one exception, all the first prizes, including the Yale of Clwyd Challenge Cap, offered for the best beaat in the show, were won by a young, and, compared to some of hit; conferet, practically an unknown exhibitor—Mr Frank Bibby, of Bbyydorwyfawr Farm, near Rhyl. But, i! he is a young exhibitor, Mr Bibby has, at all events, discovered the leeret ot successful feeding the eattle which he put uader the auctioneer's hammer being some of ibe finest we have seea for some time. Mr BibHy fully deservea the congratulations, which were showered upon him by the auctioneer and his friends. Auother prize winner in the cattle classes was the famous and respected feeder, Mr Joseph Lloyd, who showed the three beet bullocks in the yard. This year Capt Conwy, for various reasons, did not compete for prizeSr but he sent some grand bullocks and heifers, also some tiptop Shropshire*, which Mr Lloyd assured our representative, were some of the finest he had ever sold. In fact the quality of the exhibita was good all reucd, and if m one or two cases prioes wete rathe* disappointing, it was not the auctioneer's fault. Tbe following is the prise list Vale of Clwyd Challenge Cup for the best fat beaat, Mr Frank Bibby rD, Mr Frank Bibby be, Mr Taaeph Lloyd. Beat three fat bnllooke, 1, Mr Joseph Lloyd; n, Mr W Owen, FAenol he, Mr Frank Bibby; c, Mr W Owen, Hendre. Bast two ftt b*aets, 1, Mr F Bibby; ra, Mr W Owen; he, Mr Gratton, Vseaol; c, Mr» C.hap- maa. Best fat bulleck or heifer, 1, Mr F Bibby;. rD, Mr J B Linnell; he, Mr Llewelyn Lloyd. Best fat oow, 1 and rn, Mr F Bibby he. Mr Llewelyn Lloyd. Mr Bibby likewise took the prize for the best fat bull, and Mr B H Crufctenden, St Asaph, the first prize for the best dairy cow. Mr T W Watu prlze for the best pair of fat beasts, fed by a tenant fanner farming under 100 acres, waa wen by Mr Tom Smith, Pentre farm. Pigs Beet 3 bacon pigs, 1, Mrs Boberts; rn, Mr Beech, Bbuddlan. Best three pork pigs, 1, Mr W C Bell; rn, Mr Evans, Dyearth. Beet Christmas fat pig, 1, Mr John Blythen, Ty Cooh, Waen; in, Mr Leech, the College. Sheep: Boat pen of Shropshire, clun or cross-bred wethers, Mr Evans, Golden Grove. Pen of Welsh or Scotch wethers, 1, Mr Owen, Faenol fawr; r, Mr Leach, College. Best 20 wethers (any breed), 1, Mr Gratton, Votyi; ra, Miss Bibby, Fach- weu. The priize beast belonging to Mr Bibby was knocked down to Mr Marry Jones, the well- known St Asaph butcher, for .£89 10s; Mr Joseph Lloyd's prize bullocks realizing 24 10s a piece, tho purchasers being Mr J Daviea aad Mr J Evans. Denbigh; and Mr Thomas Williams, Ruthin, Mr Bihby's prise beasts in Class 3 were sold at £29 each to Mr Davies, Deabigh. and Mr Owen, Rbyl; Mr Lyae, of KJiJl, beoasae the purchaser at £18 lOe, and Mr Bihby's prise ballook. and the fat cow fed by tbe same gentleman realized jC26 10,i, and became the property of Mr Newman (late Budd and Co.), Rhyl. The fat bull brad by Mr Bibby was knocked down to Mr Potts, a Crewe buyer, for £ 28 6s. Mr JGrcthcnden's prize winner changed hands at 922 lOtt, Mtd Mr Tom Smith's prise beasts r AW each. Bacon pigs went at £ 5 a piece, porkers at 43s, and the prise fat pig was purohassd for 89*. Mr Cruthendaa, who by the way also won the prize for the beet calf, sold the same for 85s. Sheep changed hands at 291 up to 71s.—An excellent luncheon was set out at the Plough Hotel, by its genial proprietor, Mr Huntingdon, and a large company sat down. X, Bibby celebrated his ancems by Bending a case of ebampagne round the table, and hii, health, together with that ef the othsr prize winners, judges, &c., was drunk with acclamation. Speeches were delivered by Mr Joeeph Lloyd. who presided, Mr John Jones, Llandudno; Mr Linnell, Mr Nott ("x-m*yo;r of Crewe), and Mr F Lloyd. 8 judges wereCattle, Mr J Nott, J.P. (Crew), and J Jones (Llandudno). Sheep, Messrs R Roberts (Denbigh) and Henry J"!lPS (St AFisph). Pigs, Mr Capper. All the dtock "as Bold before dark.

LLANRWBT. GOVSBNHIMX INQTJIBT AT TBKFUW.—On Wednesday at the Public Hall, Mr Fawoett, on behalf of the Local Government Board, held an inquiry touching the application of the Bettwy-y-Coed Rural Council to borrow A205 for sewerage works and.&Q4 for worD of water supply in the parish of Trefriw, Mr H Pierce (clerk), Mr M'lntyre (engineer), aud Dr Evans (chairman of the Council) gave evidence. Tnxrx wtopt A SHOP.—At the Magistrates Court, before Dr T E Jones, and Mr G Isgoed Jones, W Jones, Glan Conway, was charged in cos tody with dealing .£9, the property cf Evan Davies, Llanrwst, who said the prisoner en- tered his employ the previous Monday. The witness left him in charge of the shop, and when he camo baok the prisoner was not there and C9 was missing from the till.-Folice- constable Bell said he apprehended the prisoner at Conway railway station. He toek him to Conway Police Station aad there searehed him, and found JE8 10s and some enppers apon him. The prisoner was subsequently brought there, and when charged the prisoner admitted the offemoo -The Bench senteaoed the prisoner to three months hard labonr. VALit CF CONWAY Cose axe ATIOKALISTS.— On Monday afternoon i meeting of Congregational Ministers of the Vale of Conway and North Arvon was held at Llandudno Junction- The Rev J Evans (Jolwyn Bay) presided, The Rev J P Evans (Henryd) read a pitper on The teaching of the Soriptare on a future state. The Rev T D Jones (Conway) preached.—On the motion of the Rev D F Davies (Penmaen- mawr), seconded by the Rev W Evans Jones (Old Colwyn) a resolution of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Principal Jones, of gals.-The Rev J P Evans (Henryd) was elected president, and the Rev C Williams (Penmaehmawr) appointed to read a paper on The introductory portion of the public services."—On the niotion of the Rcv W Keinon Thomas a resolution was passed con gratulating the Rev John Evans (Colwyn Bay on his invitation to Diaas Cross, Pembroke shire. ——-— '—

LLANDUDNO. Ma P0WBI4L THOMAS IS THS GRAND Punt. PA,VILIQN.-In oonsequeaee of the enthusiastic reception given to the above renowned Welsh and English orator, musician, and elocutionist, some time age, in conneation with the Presby- terian Church, the spirited committee of the Congregating Church sweated his splendid services for last Monday, and he was 8!8rn. a conspicuous success. The artist displayed (hq same high standard of exselleaoe, as formerly, in hie 2 hours pottic-dtajnatfe recitals, s<>ng6, instrumental solui. and ehrataing literary sketohes, all of which succeeded in tensing the greatest enthusiasm, which they so will deserved. It is needless to erfisk of the merits of a gentiemau, acknowledged on all hands, to be facile prineeps in his ori unique line. He is to welt-known fer description, and too much admired fer eulogy. Such ar. entertainment as thi" is of great public benefit and importance, aud ha an educational influence 01. the masses Councillor R J* William*, pra'H'ied.

WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION On Thursday afternoon, the 8th met., the women belonging to the Liberal Aseo- ciation met to enjoy a cap of tea at the Calvinietic Methodist Chapel. Tea was prorided by Mrs Davie*, High-street; Mrs Matthews, Peadre Mrs Parry, Liverpool House and Mrs Wesdea, Afonwen. In the aveaiag a miscellaneous programme was provided, coasi»tiug of songs, recita- tions, &c. The parties who contributed to the ereningls enjoyment were Miss Wil- lums, MIM Mabel Davies, Miss Jennie Roberts, Mi, B Roberts and Miss E A i lams. Miss Davies gave some piecas on the Tiolu, Mr Herbert Lewis,, after apaskisg on the disestablishment question, referred to the wave of Imperialism which had lately awrepfc orer the country. The exciting events in the Soudan had dauseda fMrmeat of patnotw fervour, aasl millions of money were being poured out like water fQr armament*. But, even in the midst of all this excitement, they must not forget that there were pressing soeial problems at home which called loudly for settlement, and those were the true Imperialists who believed that the heart of the Empire should be in a sound and healthy condition, aad acted upon that belief. Our chief concern, at home was that Mr people should obtain; the oivil and religions fights to which they were jostly entitled, that taxation should be equitably *pp.QKtiDned, that the burden of armaments should be ehieflyrbomo by the elasses yfbose, property those armaments proteetedj that the enormous and growing expenditure of the countey should be closely watchadt that the great financial tradiiione- of Mr Gladstone and Sir William Harcourt should be followed, that the work of a Liberal Government should "i-ofc ia future be frnatrated by a hereditary and, irre- BPORAiWo, Chamiier, that the life and health ef the worker should be eafeguaided by .ffieiea. administration, and. that poor and honourable old age should be honour- ably treatet!. 0 =-

CORWEN. MHBioxayirsBiaa Tone*—The following caangea have been decidcrd upon —Inepectqr 1 M B14enan Pestiniog,, to kI. removed to Oorwen di*i*ioiii Utpeetor Roberts, Bala, to tfla nan pe?tinim Sergfc Hu^hee, I'owyn to Bala; and SJergt Korne, Corwao, to Towyn

CHARGE AGAINST A FATHER OF ] ASSAULTING HIS OWN CHIL.D I William Haghes, of Abram's-lane, Den- bigh, was again brought before the oowrt on Friday last tor assaulting his own daughter, aged eight years, on the 6th December. The magistrates sitting at this hearing were the Mayor (Mr E A Turnonr, in the ohair), Dr J Lloyd Roberts, and Mr W Mellard. The hearing of this ease was partly heard tm Tutsday, but the beneh decided to remand it, to further investigate the matter. The ease for the preseeation was now taken up by the local representative, Mr John Thomas, of the N.S.P.C.C. The little xirl went through the same evidenee as at the previous bearing. In answer to her father, the child said he did not posh her down the stain (murmars in court). The Mayor: If there is any noise in sourt we will clear the court in a second. Owen Evans (a new witness) said he lived in Abram's-lane, about thirty yards away from William Hughes' house. He remem- bered the night of the 5th inst., when he heard shouting and screaming, and heard a child shouting Oh mam back," and the people were shouting for the polioe. A girl went for the police, and being as she was rathsr long away, he started for the police and met Polioe-oonstable Williams and au- other police-constable. He did not reoognise any voiee. The Mayor: What sort of a voice was it that shouted Oh mam bach ? I Witness: A child s voice. Anne Evans, a nurse, residing in Abram's- lane, also gave evidence to the shouting and soreaming. She also saw William Hughes and isked him what was the matter, bat he did not answer. She looked through the doer and saw prisoner with a oadgel in his hand. She saw the chili's body afterwards, and there were mark. on it, which were red; she also saw tha marks the following morn- ing, and they were then blue. The Magistrates' Clerk (to prisoner): Have you any questions to ask her ? Prisoner: I have nothing to ask her, she has teld esough lies! Police-conetable John Davies, Llannefydd, also gave evidence, and said the girl had said that her father had abas'd her, and he (pri,soner) had said that he 1\tuld muiderher, h*r meth«r, and her graGdwoth*r, and the prisener had said to the child Don't yeu say a word, or I'Ll b-Lab your head." 1 Mr TtJomu: WAS the girl exited aad. trembling f Wifeaeis: Y fit, ilo)icf.sonato.ile Williams enrroberated the, evitfoee "f Fahoe-eoealable Davies. Dr James Hugk." said he txewinfd the chikt the next day, and found bntieeson the lower part of the back and. there was als;o, an impression of the hand and wales en the lower pare ef the baok. There was an old wound whifh the ehild bad, which was I- of an ineh in diameter, and wal bleeding and the super- ficial skia bad been knocked off. Prisearr: I bave nothing te say, but I am net guilty. The Mayer- Have you any witnellleaF Prison-r: No, I have basu shut up and bave not had a ehanoe to get anyene. At this poiat the court was cleared and on re-opening after a short interval, the Mayor, addressing Supt Jones, said "Has this man ever been eonvioted Tor Rteallltbefore r Sept Jones: YHi, sir, aesaelt aDd beat in 1889; ditto ia 1890; ditto in 1896; threaten- ing to murder in 1897, sad as*a«lt and beat in 1894; besides nasoerou« oth«r eonvieti^ne. The Major: William Hughes, the sentence ef tihis eeutt is an extremely lenient one. You have made a most murderous and brntal attaek, afttl if yea were before a judge you weuld meat likely be sentenced to penal servitude for five years. It appears that when yo. are not in drink you are kind to your family; this is the only good thing in yova eharaeler. Yeu will be sent to gaol for six weeks with hard labour, aad we hope this will be a lesson to yea. DRUSX. Pelioe-eonstaWe Evans summoned James Williams for being drunk io Denbigh-street, Heallsn, en the 8th December. Fined lie and 81 ceets.

"QUIrK THE PRETTIEST," IS THE UNIVERSAL OPINION OF HORNIMAN's ALMANACK FOR 1899 now being GIVEN WAY by retailers of Horniman's Pure Tea. Sold by :-Denbigh: Roberts. grocer, 35, High-street. Buthin Roberts chemist. St. Asaph Price, grocer. Holy well Edwards and Lloyd, grooere; Wrexham Leece. Llangollen Davies. Brymbo Jones. Llanrwst: Wilkin, Hughee and Sons. Buckley: Williams. Tryddyn Williams. Lees wood Pryd- derch, grocer. Ruabon and Wrexham: Rowland & Co. Rhosymedre Davies. Glan Conway Williams. Rhosdda Davies. Rhostyllen: Roberts. Gwersyllt: Davies, groper. Pentre Halkyn Davies, stores. Cefn-y-bedd Rogers. Bodfari: Roberts, Summerhill: Hop wood. Traws- fynydd Jones. Flint: Shaw. Johnstown Jones & Son. Chirk Jones. Cefn I Griffiths, stores. Llandysilio: Roberts. Hcndre: Thomas. Corwen Jones., Gwyddelwern Lloyd. Cern.ey Moss ¡ Evans, Caerwys Ferguson. Llac j dudno Dean and Son. Newmarket. Williams. Northop Hall: Wilkinson. Rhesycae Hughes. *d2

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NEURALGIC PAINS. 25, HENDRE-CAPAN ROAD, PENY-GRAIG, Der. 26th, i-Sgc. DEAR SIR,—I feel very thankful that such R precious remedy as your Quinine Bitters has been discovered. Three years ago my iitfie boy, who is now almost nine years of a £ e, suffered greatly with Lis teeth, and often cried and screamed suddenly by night and day from the acute pain he suffered in the nerves. We tried various prescriptions, but all in vain, and even the doctor could give him no lasting relief. At last, Cine of our neighbo-irs told us that the cause of his sufter- ing so acutely was Weakness, and advised us to try Gwilym Evans' Bitters to strengthen him. We did so, and before be had com- pleted the second bottle a great change for 'he better was evident, and by continuing its tsc he rapidly improved, and soon get rid of the excruciating pain which caused him such rreat sutrering. I heartily recommend parents to try it in cases of ailments of their children, especially in cases of Weakness. Yours sincerely, WM. D. LEWIS.