Denbighshire Free Press

OUR ROADS. To too Editor of the iPVcs Prsm. Sir,-It must be news to many ol your readers to learn (on the authority of Councillor John Dairies, late Borough Surveyor) that the .,«*■ syatfcm of rot«d-making adopted in even oae fcS* other place in the kingdom is equal to prod ic- gp"- ing as much dint (and, I suppose, mud) a,* we are favoured with in Denbigh. Up to a I-sw days ago, as uU your readers will remen ber, the roads were so mvtdd y that it was impofdible to keep them in a. decent stacP. withov^ having the muci-cjirt iii use all day, and it is only the accident of colder weather that prevmts "the roads being equally filthy At the t«w of writing. Tne cause of this stats of thin^ ia a very open-secret, and most people know that it is the inevitable result of using stone0) for road-making that are entirely unsuitable for the purpose, however well they maybe adapted to other objects. A steam roller is, tvo doubt, a most useful article to possess (tar enperior to the various white eleohaots" that have been sprung upon the ratepayers from time to time), but even a steam roller can not nub* decent rbads where the material for such roads does not exist. It is rather difficult (at this time of year) to appreciate Mr Daviea's reference to dust, when mud is so abundant. We do not generally get both at the same time ef year. It is to hoped that Mr Davies' was not trying to throw dust in the eyes of the Council-or h*. the ratepayers.-Yoars, etc., PEDESTRIAN. Denbigh, Deeetnber 24t.h, 1898.

STEAM ROLLER AND STONES USED IN THE BOROUGH OF DENBIGH. EXTRAORDINARY STATKilKNT OF COUNCILLOR TjaVIES. To tb#,LLdit-or of tie Ftitis Fnair. g Sir,—Allow me to make a few observations Sk on the above matter. I am sure the readers of last week's Fru Frets must have been amazed at the extraordinary statements made by Councillor Davies, because he is a man of great experience, having been many years Borough Surveyor. Major Wynne-Edwarda moved at the last monthly meeting that the Borough Surveyor be requested to make a report respecting the quality of the stone used—.as well as other things—at their next monthly meeting. Upon this the ex-Scnrreyor rose with an air of great authority to state, possib'- with the view of influencing our timid b" ,«iitical Surveyor (if allowed to have, bi. < v.« Way), that the stone laid in Portland plaoe was of "a good qra-lit-v "4»e had nothing to say against, the stones. Th», surely, was a big order in favour of the local stone, and he further stated that he had p'sea at Bettwsycoed a similar thickness of do t on the road when they were using Penmaertuiawr stone." What, an assar. *iont The onlv excuse I have lot the ex- veyor is ^nat he mug ■> have lefthiespeotaeles *• him* when he mode his memorable visit v-s*ycoed; he sorely can not seriously «j time stone is proximately equal to I "Granite stone of Pemnaenoiawr or f stone of Groes. If he thinks 11 convince the public he is tety *<?, though probably h mAy I •«e of hit fellow-Councillors far 1 know* tc themwelves, the ttnitod I j Qraig mast be counted upon muai- '4. I know this question hatf bee a nder discussion in the Gooneil, but finance always carried the day. he town talk on this important ile say that it is a Town Council highly approve of the steam the opinion that, when it is **d the right sort of stone iers. May I suggest to that he might take a ouble the work would ?over. this is only a < improved upon, is whether the of Groes, or hood, make the over a period e$it<*ticn give t.ón. of Grots annendation "o years ago, There a wt stone taswsred jltinawr), -to raking .oaly n -»y animal ,J11 evident, 9isce of voad pfcoe in tfee -*»ge you, !Mr in. j^Bflr'^rapera, honsekefners, and 4,tn%er*-a*y ? > All with one accord exelaim I It is -now the dirtiest town in winter you might as well wnde a the mtfddy srdfe oç. the river as Walk up Denbigh street; and in the smnmer you might be is the desert of Sahara from the cloud of dust thitt ri", spoil- in the goods of of the draper and disquieting the tidy and clean housekeeper, Who dares riot op £ n th&.wmdows; the stranger god* auMy and prddaiw '/Td emphasises the whole matter to the wtj^ to the great detriment of the town. T < I hopefttnd trust that at the next meeting Of the Council, when this matter will be again discussed, their decision will be for wisdom instead of folly, as it has been for the lattter laeretofore.-Yours, etc., RATEPAYER. FOXES AND PHEASANTS. To the Editor of the Fret Frets. Sir.—Field'* extract in to-dwq Free Pi-en contains a misprint for 75 per cent. rfea&fc "6 cent- Yr.NR^ trntv, SPORTSMAN.

A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY HINDERED. To the Editor of the FREE PRKSS. Sir,—There is a footpath from Pool Park Road, Ruthin, over to the Ef< nefchtyd lioad, through the Still House fields. The other day, when crossing this path, I found that someone had closed the stile by Fir Grove, having erected a high fence there and locked the gate. This ought to be removed at once. There is no doubt, I think, as to the right of the public to this path. In fact, the Corporation actually erected the footbridge which cro-ses the river at the foot of the hill. If the stile be not re- placed forthwith, I trust the proper authority will s4p to the matter.—Yours, etc., I <, RUTHINITE.

20 PfflSENT, cETTER. V*. HANOVKK N.IUAKK, KkADfMKU, Jan. jth, t$(p. • —I ".j¡ irfunki'ti for the tiotiie f .G*T#Yin tlvh.ns' Biculrs you sent 1111 !<vycnir l5rii4for'i rej^esfiuauve. 1 have on I ;.iktn A few Mood strong .loses, and I alraad: ffed) SO Jfe? crfftt. tidti&p, having su) lerd fVc-ir Arae for sontc months in India 1 do not expect It to work wonders- at once. p"™?' whl!e dining in the town, two of n>y frfends rertiar&t-'d that I was lookitig much better, f tofei tm-ni that the cause of it was takin-, your "Quinine Ditt*-M when a -Pllnt n si*,tiitg apn_rAi-,e ack#l me the name cf it. I wr\s very pleased to tell hint, and. liso where he ^ould get II in Hradionl I V" has b^en sutler.ng !rom iiui-f.stion, -And I-. pe I'v&Lns' Bitiors win do y,.n t b iT) a» nmch^^jod as it bts done m rae. \\1thh for th^tr success, « Sift, Gaiticmefl, Youia ftithinilv. C. K THOMAS, JTarfe gfcid Mr. "VVelkerston, "I don't nnderstand how you can bring yonrself to we8.1, itft.fr that has belonged to some otlier per. son. Ugh Itiiiakes iue feel creepy. "NVefl," sfhe replied, as she deftly lifted a long brown h.-ur from his coat sleeve, "this doesn't seem, to Inn e «iven you the creeps. I suppose you got if in the railway carriage coming home ? .S,hfh«:d, men at my feet fasti ■Jght. Her Bister: Is that all ? There's' certainly room for lots more."

CHRISTMAS-TIDE AT LLANGYNHAFAL. GENEBOUS HOSPITALITY OF YR. AND MRS. FOSBERY LYSTEK. « — ■ ii« Owing to the festival of Christmas occurring I tikis year on Sunday, there were indicu- trWDS that the season might be deprived of much of its old fashioned observances. Christmas Day of itself did thus really sutler, for it was incompatible with the double signifi- cance of the day that it con Id be otherwise. for it was incompatible with the double signifi- cance of the day that it could be otherwise. The morrow, however, dawned on brighter aaticipations, so far as glee and mirth were concerned, and events developed themselves to a culminating point, when the climax was reached on Tuesday night at the Gellifor Board Schools. Monday afternoon and evening were con- sumed iiv the Cyfarfod Llenyodol at the Gellifor Chapel, under the presidency of Mr John Jones, C.C., Plas-yn-llan, and Mr Thomas Jones, Plas Coeh. and was, it is underttood most instructive and successful. The deluging rain of Monday night had spent its force ere the day broke on Tuesday, and the pt oceed- inga of the day were continued without a damper, the weather being all that could be desired. Ois the marriage of Mr Foabery Lyster last semmer the tenants, neighbours and friends exhibited considerable interest in the event, and proved their good wishes in the presenta- tion of a silver salver to Mr Fosbery Lyster in commemoration cf the event and a testimony of their good feelings. The accesses also were elaborately decorated with arches, flags and trophies to welcome hira and his young bride home. Mr Lyeter admitted he had never enjoyed a fitting opportunity to acknow- ledge what he was pleased to described as an outburst of lavish kindne, therefore he felt bound to make the occasion to meet these friends and wellwishers to thank them face to face. Hence the banquet. The invitations sent out fixed the time at eight o'clock, at which hour all were duly assembled. Miss Collett prepared the mottoes, which beautifully decorated the walls, and were exceedingly well done, in variegated ivy on scarlet and white grounds. Before grace was said Mr Fosbery Lyster begged to ba allowed, as he judged, at a fittjug moment to address a few words to them. He said Ladies and gentlemen and my good friends and neighbours. It is a very great pleasure to Mrs Lyster and myself to see you all hero this evening and to oner you our sincere greetings and good wishes for your prosperity for the New Year now so nenrly upon us lit this Chtistrnas time, when all hearts I are expanding in good-will towards each other and thankfulness to God Almighty for His blessings wuieb He has showered so bountifully upon us. To moat of us present this year has brought innumerable benefits man and animal has been well provided for. and the ct-yttage* and small homesteads seem to be in a ehriving condition, if we are to judge by their numerous inmates, of healthy, h" ppy, rosed-faoed children. Also poultry seems to he numerous of all species in the vaie of Clwyd, which I am very glad to see, It may not be out of place here to say that it would be an immense advantage to the small farmers and cottagers to cultivate this class of industry, and thus help to render us iade- pendent of the foreigners, who reap from us annually some millions of peunds for eggs and poultry. Regarding tbi? year of 1898, to myself it has been singularly propitious, for it tries bestowed on me a jewel of a wife to help me along my way, whose goodness is beyond all expression, and whom I feel assured vou Will appreciate tuofo &nd GAOT6 yon TO know her. Well we have s double pleasure in meatiag you hero this evening, for we have been long desirous of expressing to you our gratitude for the beautiful silver you pre- sented to us on our wedding, and for the kindly demonstration with which you greeted ue on our retem amongst you, after what some people term a honeymoon. It is true that I sketched a vote of thanks to you, and re- quested my factotum," Mr Davies, tv convey its contents to as many of you as he could oonvently meet, which, I believe, he has done; as it would have been very difficult for me to write to you individually, as the list was so long and your homes far apart. This present occasion, however, admits of my expressing to you face to face our grateful thanks for the kind beuefits jou have conferred on us, and this we do most heartily. It was some- what of a puzzle to us to find out how best to manage a gathering such as this, until the happy thought of the school house presented itself, and the kind acquiescence of the coinmittBe enabled us to make use of it., and wo have now to express to those gentle- men of the committee and our worthy Rector our best thanks for so kindly agreeing to our pygggatUm to this we would also add our best UMttiie %o our excellent schoolmaster for the assistance he has. given us in that direction. Bemg; possessed of the room all other difficulties vanished, and I hopo the supper now before Mrs Gibson, has prepared, will be appreciated and that you will forgive me for having kept 1"0 from it for so long. I will now ask the Rector to say grace or to have it sung. The Rector thereupon adopted the musical form, and grace was reverently sung by the whole company, I lhe following was the menuBoiled tu*ey, %irtoin of roast beef, "A la Italienue, ga&ntittes of veal, gafcm tints of e hie ken, hams, tonguts, rabbit pies, plum puddings, mince pies, jellies, creams, iced cake, tea mid coifee, beer, port wine negus, lemonade, claret cup! Before we can attempt to describe this pro- fusion of the necessaries of a feast, we must have a word to say of the setting of the tables. v«*iWwUIl<ier9Jfc<^ to be entrusted to Mias TK? and Mr G«**e Jackson, both on the establishment at Plas Isaf, and it ought to be a recommendation to them for if taste and etegance ever decked a dinner table thev Succeeded in accomplishing both on the <*5cnston. evervthffir. »» K the verdict. We almost ab^n luxurious TIP t0 ^eSG"^XJ tlie manner the «"eZ;.ProX' WriS P'^red' di9bed *nd art, and herein was thl 'V' co"ce&Iln £ Chief's art on this ot»cas»4 ln i i iJ occasion, it could not ha conceaied; it was marvelous! And it unmistakably proclaimed that an honour intended to the united guests, and there was no one who sat at the tables who dirf „ t t aÙd recognise thIs. The whole of the arrange. ments of the feast were carried oat under the able supervision of Mrs Gibson, housekeeper at Plas Isaf, upon whom everything reflected the very highest credit Dinner being over the Rector asked the guests to return thanks by singing again, which was complied with in Welsh this time. As soon as the company had resumed their seats, The Rector asked the permission of Mr and Mrs Lyster to address them before the next stage nad been entered upon. We cannot, he said, leave this table without acknowledging our gratitude to Mr and Mrs Lyster for the unprecedented feast to which we have been mviteu (loud applause). I have on occasions attended banquets, pretentious ones too, but I doubt if ever I have had the good fortune or the privilege to contemplate a feast like this (applause). When I entered the room I was bewildered at the sight, and my experience in this county has culminated at Llangynhafal. It is all very well to say they have means, there are more who possess the means, but it-is not the means I measure in this feast. There is a big heart behind this feast, and it is that which we value much as we appreciate the banqvret (applause). You will join me in expressing your deepand sincete gratitude to Mr and Mrs Lyster (loud applause). Yes, it is not enough for me to express it for you even in your pre- ence-Iet us have it from you all, Hip, hip, hip, hurrah "—which was done in a manner that proved there is no fear of Tuberculosis in Llartgynhafal or neighbourhood. Mr Jones, of Plas Coch, also spoke in Welsh, and said that he was very glad that Mr Lyster resided here, viz., in this parish; and also he felt very pleased to understand that he had met with such a suitable lady as wife and com- panion io life he also could not help express- ing his gratefulness to Mr and Mrs Lyster for — the great interest they are taking in the parlsl- and the surrounding neighbours (applause). Then followed, after the clearing the tables from the room, some excellent music and re- citations from Mr Thomas Ashford, Denbigh Mr Seal, Llong Mr Jackson, Cerrigllwydion Mr J Edwaras, Gollifor. Mr Ashford was j never in better form, and delighted hiB friends with five or six songs in his own inimitable way. The way was paved at last to the concluding part of the entertainment, via., a dance. Tilt- room was cleared, partners assorted themselves and the ball began with the Hostess, Mrs Lyster and the Rector as partners, and the Host, the Squire of Plas Issa with Mrs Jones, Plas-yn-llan (churchwarden), as partners. Right merrily were the festivities kept up un- til the "small hours of the morning, all departing full of gratitude for the great treat afforded them.—COBRBSPOUDENT.

BODFARI. SzAeoNABLB GIFTS.—Mrs Pickop-Dotton, since her adveet to the pariah some four yea;& ago, given each year to the Rector a bandsom. sum to buy ooal for distribution among the poor. Her charitable deposition towards local charities is wsll-ksowo. This lady, who is also an annual subscriber of A6 to the National School, Bedfari, was unable to be present at the conoeit, but nevertheless bought a goodly nnmbr of tickets, and wished the entertain- ment every racoess.

CONCERT BY DAY AND NIGHT SCHOLARS. One of the most saccessfal concerts ever given at Bodfari took place last Friday evening at the National lgehoole in aid of the school funds. The programme was gone through in a masterly style, showing that the performers had been oarefuily trained for the occasion. The progiamme ran as follows Welcom, Katie Dewar avid Evelyn Herzig; duet, Rua little rivolet,' Elnrry Roberts and Agnes Edwards; recitatioa, 'Fidgetty children,' Tommy Carlyle, John Davies, Edward R Wynne and W P Jones; song, Railway train,' Infants; soag, 4 Star of summer eve,' Night Scholars; recitation, 'The Hero,' Stanley Roberts and Party; iiong, Love's sweet song,'Florry Evans; recitation, 'When I am a man,' Charlie Dewar, Carl Herzig, J Davies, B Hughes and Tommy Carlyle; souA, 'I've a dolly,' Infants; recitation, 'Running away,' Janet Jonee, Katie Dewar and Carl Hsrzig; soitoc, Seldisrs of the Queen,' Night Schelars; Keitatiew, 'Mr Nobody,' Adelaide brouce and Oladys Llovd; song and chorus, 1 Slate 8081.' Florry Evans, Katie Dewar, Agnes fidwtrds, Florry Roberts and Evelyn Herzig; soeg and chorus, Only to see her I fece,' Day aad Night Bcholars; recitation, Fifteen tc-d«y,' Lily Jones; song, Gitls and boys,' Day and Night Scholars; recitation, Child of six,' Leuisa Cole; dialogue, A little boys,' Day and Night Scholars; recitation, Child of six,' Leuisa Cole; dialogue, A little I ird tells an,' Edward Jeffreys, Stanley Irfoherts, William Williams, John Davies and Jehn H Williams; song, I IALad of my fatkors," Fifteen Infants dressed in Welsh costnms; ehorus (with danee drill), I Strive to learn}' recitaties, 'The dead doll,' Janet Jones; song, 'Snowdrop,' 12 Girls; Welsh song, 'Pan eia i'r ysgol gyntaf,' Thomas Evans; recitatioa, Professor,' Carl Herzig; dialogue, Bad temperd wife,' Florrv Robert (wife), Charlie Davies (husbasd), Katie Dewar, Evelya Herzig (servants), FJony Evan and Lloyd Roberts (visitors); Welsh song, Do:" ir Frwydr,' John Williams (sight scholar); wax 0%4 eherus, I Angola whisper,' Night Scholars; dialogue aad soag, Santa Clans Charlie Davies, Charlie Dewar, Eunice Jeffreys, Haaaah K Roberta, and Lily Jones; Welsh song, • Hegya ya gyr'r wedd,' T E Hughes, Edward Jones, Thomas Bartlsy, Granville Jeaes aad Thomas H Roberts; recitation and chorus, Come to my parh" Florry Roberts eherns, 'Hay making,' Children; dialogue, 'Coaating the buttons, Carl Herzig and PArty; Dateh chores, Daniel Hughes, Edward Jones, gtaarilto Jones, T E Hughes, Tom and Phillip Berkley and H J Roberts; soag and- eherus,' Jeaaie BeJJ,' Day and Night Scholars; soag, I ParowAl good night,' Childrea; 'God save the Qasoa "by andionee aad full choir. The obairman (Mr P P Pennant), who so ably presided, iafomed the crewded aadieaee that the seheol repoite-Govoymment aad Dioeevaa -,were exeel'sat, and ia order to gain these reports they mnsf have excellent teachers, whioh they IaÑia 3fr aad Mies Beberte. Some two yease ago dairy work was latrodnesd ia the r..i.Aeè oed* as one of the speeifle suVjeete, &ad Bodlui school waa the flut. he believed, ia the United Kiegdeas, to send foarteena of the upper stauderd girls to he taught dairy work a) Lleweai Hill, under the tuition of Miss Boberts, wit, holds the highest certificates. Soma meaths age an eveaiag continuation seheol was started Buntbsriag 51 on the register; this again was very favourably reported by Mr Rhyddereh, H.M. Inspettor of I Behools, ea his lut tsit. The Whairam, III ¡ and Mrs W a Roberts, and Miss Roberts aad performers wets loudly sheered. Mr Boberts, schoelmaeter, proposed a veto of thanks *e Mr I P P P.1It, whieh was duly askaowledged, and the sisgiag ef the National Anthem breagnt the eatsrtainuent, whieh lasted aeaxlv tlam bourak, te a elose.

ABEEGELET ABERGELE HOTKJ5. I The aaaaal oompetitive meeting was held at the C.M. Sehoolreoas o. Monday evening. Owing to the eounter-attrackions at Rhyl and athsr neighbouring towns, the attead&aes was not to Urge as 11.1. There was no competi- tion on the chief nasieal item, vis., the male voice pieee, Soldiers of the Cross," and halt the prizs was awarded to the Abergelo party. Per the osapetitton on "aej solo" com- A 1-> ¡ was awarded to Mr W Vangban, who, vviiii i his partner, Mr LI T Jones, aUo won thw duet J compstiiioH, only themselves appearing. Mr Lucas Williams, the musical adjudicator. Bang three aolos at iatwrvals, and the meeting under the c. nduetorkhip of Mr J Jones, Baddler, was intcre^tiag. The lailway men held their annual dinner at the Bus Hotel on Tue«du<y night and 56 partook of the sumptuous lepaat pro- vided hy Mis. Owen, who is well known for her capital catering. L' The aKd poor of Abergele and district were not forgsttan during the Christmastide holi- days, and en Wednesday evening thay were treated to a first rate dinner at the Parish Boom. Mr Cewan deserves every credit for the energetic manner in which he baa eone abeut prepariag the treat for th» old folks, and if it hada't b<*«n for his iadufatigable per- severance they would certainly not havw enjayed thamMlvsa 80 unmistakably as they Qi4. Dori..t Monday night's gale considerable damage tlnas atme to etock aad property throughout tHe district. A large briek chim- ney at Stanley House was blown dClWD, d. «troyi«g*e*»»l fcet ef the roof aad deiag a great deal of damage to the woodwork ia front of the hoose. I am told that poor Cybi had an awful fright, being under the impression that the blooming shanty," as he termed it, was being blewa away. The tenants of the Gwxych Castle eatate were treated to their annual dinner at the Heak*th BOt1 on Monday night, when Mrs Roberts provided s moat sumptuous repast, which was excellently bfved and greatly ap- preciated by the guests. We (the Male Oho'»r) tried our mclr at Ehyl on Monday, but we had the misfortune oi be jng, like Paddy** horse, the first at the wrong end. As &n old member of the choir, I Vnaio- tain that we have the quality, but for some inexplicable cause or other we manage to aet out of ttene wbon we journey from home. Th« fact is the choir requires a leader, "Willf' as we all must admit, does his best under the oireuinstances. Let Mr J H Lewis take up thh baton as heretofore, and the choir will make its nuttk is the sear f atoze.

CORWEN. EDEYRNIOix RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Friday. Mr R R Roberts presiding. COBWBX BSWAOB WORKS. ¡ The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government, Board stating that they could not agree to defer the execution of the sewerage works at Corwen until tho report of ihc Royal Commission on sewage disposal was received, as. it would probably be some considerable time, and the Board did not consider that the circumstances were such as to admit of any delay. They hoped, therefore, that the Council would forthwith engage a competent engineer to advice them upon the best course to be persued.—The Rev I T Davies moved that the Clerk be asked to inform the Local Government Board that they would consider the matter at the next meeting.—Mr R E Jones seconded the motion, and it was agreed to. POLLUTION OF BIVBBS. A letter was read from the Merioneth County Council asking the Council to see that the pro- visions of the Rivera Pollution Prevention Act were carried out with regard to the river Dee without any clelay.-Dr Jones moved that the Clerk inform the County Council that they had the matter under consideration, and that they would do their best to have the provisions carried out.- The motion was agreed to. WATER SUPPLY. The committee appointed ts consider the Melinywig water supply, reported having made an inspection of the place, and; they recom- mended that remedial steps be taken in respect to the existing two wells, and their approaches. —Mr I Hutrhes moved that the Surveyor prepare a plan and estimate of the cost of the work required to be done by the next meeting. —The Rev I T Davies seconded the motion, and it was agreed to. RUTHIN FIRE BRIGADE AT CORWKN. The Clerk read a letter from the Ruthiu Fire Brigade asking whether the Council proposed to give any remuneration to the members of the Brigade who took part in the recent fire at Corwen. —The Corwen Parish Council also wrote enclosing a list of the persons who helped to extinguish the fire, and suggesting that the Council should allow them to apportion the money.—-The Clerk explained that the Ruthin Fire Brigade was a voluntary body and could not claim anything from tho Council, but the Council had the power to reward the Brigade if they considered they had rendered a public service. The expense, if they decided to make any allowance to the brigade, would fall en Corwen pnrish. Dr Jones moved that they pay Ii £ 10 to the Ruthin Fiire Brigade for their services in connection with the fire, and also that they pay the Corwen Fire Brigade 22 2s. —Mr Godfrey Parry having seconded the motion, it was carried. CORWEN BRIDGE, I The Clerk said he had received two tenders for the masonry work of the proposed bridge over the Dee opposite Corwen, one from Messrs fr Da,vles' G1>'n Ceiriog, and the other from Mr Thomas Wilnow of Cynwyd.—The tenders were referred to the Building Com- mittee. SANITATION, The sanitary inspector, Mr E Edwards, reported eight cases of scarlet fever in the district.—The usual sanitary measures have been adopted.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Friday, present, Dr D R Jones (chairman), the Rev loan T Davies (vice-chairman), the Rev J S Jones, Dr Walker, Mies Lydia Hughes, Miss E Barker, Mrs Richards, Mrs Roberts, Messrs E 0 V Lloyci, H E Jones, John Jones, R R Roberts, G Parry, I Hughes, W E Williams, Thomas Owen, John ifughes, E F Jones, D Jones, S Davies, W Ellis, J Roberts, M Jeffreys, Jos. Nanson, J D Jones, H Herbert, Edward Davies, D W Roberts, and H Hughes, with Mr Thomas Hughes, clerk. lyncitsFIARY IMPRO VKMBHT8. The Visiting Committee recommended various improvements and alterations in the House which, on the motion of the Chairman, were ordered to be carried out.-It was decided to put screens in the sick ward, the Rev I T Davies remarking that it was horrible for the dead and dying to bo in eight of each other. MATBGJTb ASSIt.Tii.NT, Two applications were read for the post of maon's assistant, And Mr Roberta moved that Miss M J Williams, Llansantffraid, Oswestry, be appointed.—Mr J Parry seconded.—Mr Willinuas moved that the Clerk write to Miss Willianis and ask her to attend tho next meeting of the Board, and that she be appointed then if she was found sati.faciorr.- Mr D Jones seconded the amsndment.-o.. a division the motion was carried.—It was de- cided to ask Mids William" to attend the next meeting of the Boarcl, when her duties would be defined. TIT-. SHALLPOX AND VACCTRATIOK. A petition was read from the Burslem Board of Guardians, who thought that danger might arise from the conscience clause of the new I Vaccination Act, and that Parliament should be asked to re-consider the vaccination laws with a view to making them compulsory, and they asked the Board to join in petitioning the Local Government Board that that should be done.—The Clerk said be thought the Board fhcftsld support that resolution. In England I during the last century the death-iate from small-pox was over 2000 to each million of the population, and after vaccination was intro- duced the death rate was introduced to 417 pot million. When compulsory vaccination was introduced the death rate was introduced twenty-six per million.—The Chairman moved that they adopt the resolution.—Mr Nanson seconded the motion, and it was carried unani- mously. THE MASTTCR'S KAI^RV. j iftaHt??*. 1ST? Wuhan;.?, applied fir an liici^aso oi iti h< ii- salary, ea he did not con- sider ms present salary, j £ '30. adequate to the vvork and responsibility of the post. He asked t0\T same salary as his predecessor. —Mr Williams said though he did not advocate the advance of salaries in the hard times, be thought Mr Williams was fully justified in making; the application, and that they would be justified in granting it. Mr Williams was an old and valued officer, and he had done his duty well for fourteen years. He moved that his salary be increased £ 5.—Mr H Hughes seconded the motion.~Mr R E Jones moved that they advance the salary £ 8.—Mr John Jones seconded the amendment.—Mr Roberts said he had been accused of opposing the Master's application at the last meeting, but he did so because no application had been received. He supported the motion that the salary be increased XS now that an application had been made.—On a division, the amend- ment only received four supporters, and the motion was declared carried. The Master, in returning thanks, said he would have thanked them a bit more if they had given him the LB (laughter;.

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I, isrht.) EC LI -3. I PTBS. sou. At ti. the Tisite* this yew tM to a popalar blaek -8p!tr;i < truth ef the by oi*c$* our ° *»ety was rapidi> going ou iftow bird. When one k>cki up old catalogues, those of Birminghw, *r, and flncfe that- at the 4D(3Ted" of P«» O* black bpamsh "ww™ fV/ £ bocomiw ail th* more pu-isAii^fr, for util *» variety the brood is aliroet ui^u-pa8iS^. Tw^,SY variety was tW oammon in the lftti valley m whick I/pent most of my tiu BLACK S¥AX18H TOWTI. now, although it is some years since I had a walk through that lovely district, I know from what id the state of affairs in other parts of the country that I should not find many of my old favourites. Why the breed has diminished in popularity I cannot say, unless it is that it is rather delicate in constitution, but this I do know, that as a non-sitting variety it bears a splendid record. The pullets are very early layers, averaging over ODB hundred and sixty eggs per year, the hens beginning somewhat later after moulting, but compensating for loss of quantity by increased size of the egg; hens and pullets alike being well over the average for winter laying. The eggs are large ana white, and of good flavour. A NEW MIKCINO MACHINB. Sausage machines we know, and fruit and vegetable mincers, and coffee mills also, but the "Ideal" food cutter is all of them in one, and can be used indifferently for all kinds of foods. necessary to use a straining plate with holes of the right size, and some paople prefer to clean out the machine between using it for chopping onions and grinding coffee with it. Plates with different sized holes, large for vegetables and email for seeds and meat, are supplied at small charges with the machine, in addition to the one nw )fI)fCI(} MACHINJ! I sent with it. It is ovidetit that such a machine as this is a great acquisition to any family, and will be a very great help in making up scraps and odds and ends, which would very probably be wasted in the usual course of events, into I toothsome and wholesome d tehee. The makers of this capital contrivance aro the Peck, Stow, and Wilcox Company, of Southington, Connecti- cut, U.S. I shall be pleased to forward bb* x-eme and address of the London agent, to any inquirer. An, luriwvm EOWSWOS. I Judging by the very large number of inquiries t I had respecting a aaiiless horseshne Introduced soma two or three years ago, immense interest is taken in inventions of this kind. Conse- quently I am always on the look e«t for any horseshoes of improved pattern, and as particulars 461 the 'Vl\k!t'lI have just been furnished me, I have pleasure iji giving a couple of illustrations I and a short description of the shoe. It ia nail loss, and eonaMM of four parts- (1) the permanent upper ,frame; (2) the renewable ¡ under-wearing parts; (3) the flexible wotal band; (4>the spring folding the band and work- I ing mside the ratchet),in f ront lug. 'Hie bend ia slipped over the hind lugs, and is maintained in its place by means oi' a spring in the front ratchet, and which, by being lowered or raised, either tighten* or ioowum, bbe tensiou oi the band. ) ir-,i 1fO FtTT¡. An inspection oi the shoes, and examination of the feet of hordes which have worn tleni. shews that they are humane—the hoof always remains as nature intended it should. There is no possibility of laming from pricking by nails or by fracture of the shoes. A great advantage is that once the shoe is shaped to the hoof it does not require reshaping when wearing parts are replaced. By the use of the nail leas horse- shoe tho hoofs become perfectly sound and give freedom and confidence to the horses. The shoe can be easily taken off and replaced, so that when once properly shaped to the feet farriers are not required to replace it. Burning the hoof I could be dispensed with. and is so dispensed with when the hoof is trimmed on renewal of the wearing parts. Should there be an accident to the shoe the driver can easily replace it, and the usual waste of carters' and horses' time going to the f rge-can be saved. FRONT VIEW. I When a nailed shoe comes off it sometimes happens that part of the hoof is torn away, and the horse has to cease work until the hoof has grown sound again, fliis cannot happen with toe nailless horseshoe, and so time, represents g money for feeding and restoration to sound feet again, is saved. Another recommendation is the facility of providing requisite wearing parts to the permanent shoo for preventing slipping in frosty weather or on paved streets. For military Mirposes it may become invaluable, as spare and accessories can be carried with the i oops. and shoes replaced without loss of time. Horses Buttering from any ailments of the feet can be shod for any length of time with leathers oi pads, instantly removable by detaching the uailleos horseshoe, and all dirt or extraneous matter at on.removed and the feet cleanbed. of aandcracks the band. replaces the various -:]- eentrmneee fcttwwe ^»ea tt>r mneflyfcigs ailment. Many valuable horses suffer with capped elbows, caused by pressure of the/shoes when lying down; this can be pr«v#nt&d by removal oi nailless hw.se hoe at night.: w I MB Fsraaoa Gcrru. I am pleased to note :5 tbera is aa JesJW tion anon* 1Py readers to taU. a lgv4wtw intava in pigvmo. for I explained ki preliminary article written eulym the summer, pigeon breeding, if-carried out ou proper lMtec, can be made very pwfttabie. A jentlemaa, *ow well known, in the fancy, openly stated not long since that when he retired from business ten years ago he was for a time quite at a lose 'or occupation, his active life having unfitted him for an existence without some means of t, Ing through the day," as he put it. On explaining his position to a friend he was advised to takil up some hobby, pigeons, poultry, dogs, or some other branch of tne fancy, to enter which would not be a very expensive matter. My successful business friend was inclined to ridicule such advice, but, on carefully thinking over the matter, he decided to give pigeons a trial, and although he weu*. about it in rather an expensive manner, he now m-iks as one of the leaders of the fancy, and clears t.earer R,300 than L200 a year by his hobby. ThIll is no fairy tale, and a happier man does not exist, !or he has become thoroughly attached to the fancy, and, instead of finding time drag wearily on and !ife without business cares a perfect drudge, new interests have been awakened, and he heartily blesses the day on which he made up his mind to take uli such a fascinating pursuit as the rearing of fancy pigeons. In answer to the query sent me about diamating, it is vrell to note that as the pairs will go on breeding if allowed to, it is far better to separate them early in September, for youngsters hatched out at this time of the year Me of very little value. In separating or dis- i# technically termed, a few eggs wasted, but this is of small e future success of the cote is conmder*tion, and if not interfered with breeding would go on almost all the year round. Providing the younnters are fairlv strong, it will be found advisable to discourage the old birds from making a tr««h n«TS fcy the removal of the pans, and also tv mak^^n «ntir* change in the dietary. The use ef murt be stopped, and tares, maple p«M, aad dari made the staple diet, together with m occa- sional handful of hempseed or canaryseed while the moult lasts. Clean pure water for bathing and drinking should be placed within easy reach of the birds,and also sand and grit in abundance. Avoid overcrowding, and if you want to keep up the standard of the loft "wring the necks" of all imperfectly marked, weakly, and detective birds. BEETROOT CUITURB. The beetroot was introduced into this country by the Romans, who did so much for horticulture in Britain in various ways. It is a very nutritious and wholesome root, and one which is far more nutritious and healthy than the potato. We are often asked, says a writer in the Markd Gardener, how it is that grower?, or a certain section of growers, obtain the long. clean, straight beAroots they do, as this vegetable so often goes stumpy and fibry. One of the great points in the success- ful cultivation of beetroots is the selection of an open situation, unshaded by tall hedges or trees. Then, the next point is the matter of soil. Now, this should be light and sandy.and on BO account should it have been manured for the beetroots, If the soil has been enriched for an earlier crop, all the better. We have grown some exceedingly fine crops on land that had not been manured lor even the two previous crops, so as to prevent the possibility of fibry growth, which is often 10 prejudicial to the sale of the crop-that is, when the roots are large enough to be worth good prices. Then the soil should be light; we prefer a sandy soil, and if we do not Bare it, then we see that sand or light foil is run into trenches or rather detp drills, and on this soil we sow the seeds. Naturally the beetroot neede a soil which has been deeply dug in thefrutumn, say, to the depth of 2ft. at least. What the grower should aim at is the production of a 12in. or 15in root if possible, for the nearer such lengths are ayproached the better. We like tc get the seed in about the last week in April, in drills 15in. apart, and tho young plants should always be well thinned out as soon as they are fit. It is an error to delay this operation, as those left receive a check from which they hardly ever recover. The beetroot is a quick grower, and its development must be encouraged rather than otherwise. Nine inches, or 12in. apart is none too far. for the more air, light, and root space they get the better. There is no need for us to point out how essential it is to ensure eare in lifting the rootal. Baeta with damaged roots are useless for best buyers, and should act be marketed. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Mas. A." (Coveatrr).Am peading, ym the particulars asked for. M.B.-—Th« writsr of "Rural Life" willfeepleased to reply to ourrespandeao* sent to hns-through the Editor. Goirafcpondont3 who require an answer by post should enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

CYCLING NOTES. j May your path be cut dry and clean through the coming year, and free from the demon "side-Biip. The subscription to the National Oycli^^ Union covers with it the premium for an accident insurance policy. I The Right Hon. A. J. Balfpur; M.P. lias promised to take the chair at the dinner to b* held on March 24ah, in epmmemoration of the H.C.V.'s coining of age. H.C.V.'s coining of age. I With their new tyre the Dunlop Tyre Co. feve introduced an improved inflater. which while being smaller and 140ater, is more power. ful than the old style. They are .1 inah in eireamferenoe, are made in three lengths of 8 12 and 10 inches, -vnd are sold wish elips at* 1/9, 2and 2/9 respectively. I From all accounts the oycle repairers throttuh- out the length and breadth ot the country have during tne year just past reaped an inevitable j harvest by repairs to ihc cheap machines which, since the boom, have flooded the market. Soft threada to strip, cheap • ^P1136 porous, carelosely put > 8t,have k»ome. untamed, pedal k0" a»Miyothor Lt«leihiu^s a iiaiiiu to ro<*oy ai< np-Kv's fr«fRna,telyr every park is not open to onv Qnleo^ few riders would experience i,„L n CQlty at this time in finding a place to t, u n spin on well kept paths, to nni/vir vi m<»*h8 especially park riding is enjoyable, as there, is lost, the mud and grease so prevalent on the highways. Cyclists have f y i, *.kank their fellow-riders for so many V* u8 closed to thum, for the senseless abit of scorching has induced those in authority ^^riders from mapy of the public parks An article which ought to be fotmd in every tool-bag, but is seldom thought of by the cyclists of the present day, is a small piece of copper Wire. The cyclists of old rarely started on a ride without a coil of about two or three feet, and the hundred and one purpose it was put to makes it worthy ot figuring in every kit. Saddles, toe-clipfi, bells, spokes apd many other little things can be temporally repaired by the roadside by the aid of the wire and a little ingenuity. From the cjjcUets pefat'Of view it is satis- factory to note that tne police are now looking after lightlees carmen in the same zealous manner as they were wont to do with cyclists in the balmy days of samraer. It appears that drivers in the district under the jurisdiction of the London County Council are having 8tWar time of it, though the cold winds do blow, and some two hundred who drovqis darkness were enlightened on the new bye-law of the L. C. C. by the presiding ju46a at Southwark Police Court, The game of cycle polo which is raoeiviog large amount of attraction Just now a*BJB. cyclists in this country is also beingfayo received by riders of the wheel in |Q understand that clubs have b«en ■where Calcutta, Fort William and Cawnpo ■_ 4&ve thought tbat:too energy was reqtired for the game to become popular m ftunang India. 1 i: 1 g wiiicn WAS TSFBETTER WAY. They had both been refused by her. The first ran home, and, rushing to his rooui, took a pistol from his dressing-case, and stood before the mirror. How pale his face, and what a drawn look about the woulit-it startled him. As he placed the pistol against his temple, paused69 upon bet photograph. He H don'* look at me, dear I" 1l,8t fsCe to the wall, and again pre* to his head, pulled the triggar. > walked home slowly, lie was at u!u^A uJt^t l,,nn '»« first fully realised. Li aVi.u*^ »«» uuich-and-now- He reached .)»s room. jim faCB smii«a tantnlis- 1118 r??' 4J'8table, lie took his piftol out, held it in his hand a moment. Then he reached for the mockitig Uiclure, He looked at it, then down the bftlr-rot of the wenpon. No, confoi"iifc» won't i» he cried. "I may be a fool; hut I'm not a coward 1" "Come here!" Io said, roMghiy taking pliotograph in tlie loft hand, WiUideubai'Miicii he placed the muzzle agaiiitt the faceand THE SYMPATUfSlNQ WOMAN. If we were called to describe Mrs. 1¡úø, wa- shocld. Trithout hesitntton, call her .napn-- thising woman. Nobody was trouh^l with any malady she had wot suffered. Slitf knew all about it by experience^ud could sympathise wit!: them from the bottom of her heart. Bob- Ttirner was a wag, nttd when one day he aaw Mrs. Dobbs coming along the road towards hifl house, he knew, in the absence of his wife, he should be called upon to entertuin so he resolved to playa little on the good woman's abundant store of sympathy. Hastily pro- curing a large blanket,he wrapped himself lipill it, and threw liimself on a sofa near by. "^Why,. good gracious! Mr. Turner, are you lick ? asked Mrs, Dobbs, as she sawliis jwsiLiou. "Olt, dreadfully," groaned the imaginary asked Mrs, Dobbs, as she saw his jwsiLiou. OI», dreadfully," groaned the imaginary invalid. What's the matter?" "Oh,agreat many tilings. First and foremost, I've got a congestion of the brain." "That's dreadful," sighed Mrs. Dobbs, "Ictime-prettXiienrilyisig of it ten years to come next spring. What else ? <' Dropsy," again groaned Bob. There with you. I was troubled' ^ttt n»slly got over it." Neuralgia, ^iinf tn? Bofa' "«obody can tell, Sir, Turner,, T—t i T*. from neuralgia. It's aiv, awful complamt, « RkealMBt!sul, added« Bob. "Yes: thats pretty Uk.ly to go along with neuralgin. It did with m«.» "Tooth- ache," suggested Bob. There havetoau timee, Mr. Turner," said the sympathising woman. tf when I thought! should have gonedistmt^edi with the toothache." Though it was with great difficulty that he could resist iaughing, I Bob coittititte(I-fli am sit fferingagood deal from a spraenetVankie." Then you can sympathise with too, Mr. Turner. sprained mine whan I was earning along." 11 Btit that ian t the worst of it." What is it?" asked Mrs. Dobbs with curiosity. "f wouldn't tell any one but you, Mrs. Dobbs, but the fact is "—here JBeS groaned —"I'm afraid, and the doctor agrees with me, that my reason is affected—that, In short, raa a little cruy II Bob took breath, and won- dered what Mrs. Dobbs would say to that. "Oh, Mr. Turner, is it poaNibtet" exclaimed the lady. "It's horrible r I know it ie. ( frequently have spells of being out of my mind myself I" Bob could stand it no longer; he hurst into a roar of laughter, which Mra. Dnhbe taking for the precursor of avintootl patoxysiii of insanity, she was led to take a hurried lian" THE DIFFERENCE. Two soldiers lay under their blankets- looking up at the stars. Says Jack: "What made yon go into the army, Tom ? '• Well," replied Tom, I had no wife, and I loved war, Jack, solwerit., What made y<fa go ? "Well," returned Jack, "I had a wife, and I loved peace, Tom, so I went." Her Mother: I am surprised, my daughter,, that you suffer a man to kiss yon. Herself? "But, mamma. I ltlltol'& eall it suffering." "Do you know, Edith, 1 sometimes ftuicy baby will be like me," said Aunt Penelope, who has testamentary powers. Like you, Aun^ Penelope? Dear me? 1 hope not 1 "said Edith, astonished into candour. "Yotitiopenotl And pray why, Edith ? Edith suddenly recollect- ing lierself in view of her Anat "Penelope's powers, leplied "044_ceod looks are frequently such a antuc f«uuty Mrs. C''Ke!!y: no yez remember the about soigns all, superstitions the other ovea Mrs. O'Flannftg-m ? Mrs. O'Fiannagau: "Oi do. Have ye* ihried the liorseslioe, yit ? Mrs. O'Kelly: feix, an' we have, an' it worruked to wonst. It hadn't been np two hours, before it fell on Michael and broke ope* 2 £ 8 /jeftd. Now all he has t-o doLstolie ht bed an' dhraw 'is money from the cloob.

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