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novel I 3 Fret list, 1 l "Q¡ ljaiDtiy fetor's LLiAmb.-The WI, son of Mr Tho. tefet, the verger of Kuth WD in the town as his lathee s Ruthin and Llanrhydd Chureha*, an#also as a fireman and a tergeant m 0: the Volunteers, took plaoe on Tuesday, to Miss Whent, from the household of Mr Stanley J Weymaa, Plas Llanrhydd. The marriage occurred d. Ludlow, the very pictureaque and historic Ish-opehire town whenee the bride omes, and ii passed off very happily, io the Seseooe of the family *ud friends of the bride r Thomas Williams, the bridegroom's father feeing alsoprtsent. TH. MILITABT BALL AT RUTHIN.-The seventh annual military ball, in connection with the "D" Troop of the Denbighshire Hussarv, and "G" Company of the Kojal Welch Fusilieis Volunteer Battalion, will be held in the Assembly Room, Buthin, on Friday Evening, February 10th. Major George Blezard, of Pool Park, has aeeepted the peat of President, and the Lady Patroness is Mra Edgar J Swayne, the wife of the Captain of the « Volunteer company. Fall particulars are duly to appear in advertisements ia the columns of the Fret Prut. The hon secretaries are Sergt.- Major C D Phillips, D.H. and Mr W Hooson Owen, of the R.W.F. It may be added that the Ball Committee, in the Jubilee year, subscribed out of the balance they had in hand the sum of ten guineas to the Denbighshire Infirmary, and they hope, after the next ball, to give a similar amount to some other deserving charity, if the support they have f": generally been favoured with is again afforded.

LLANBEDE. CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES. —The church was very prettily and taste- fully decorated for Christmas Day by the following :-The font, pulpit and lectern ^y Mrs Roberts, Caerfron, and Miss Co wen; ? lamps by Miss Evans, Llwynedd the windows in the nave by Master Harvey nd Miss Dolly Hall; the chancel and "tuary by Mr Parry, gardener at Llan- Rail. Mr and Mrs Denton supplied .I¡# Evergreens. The services on Christmas Day were Holy Communion at 8 16 a.m. _,and at 11 a.m., service and sermon withi flfoly Communion, the preacher being the W P Wh&iQgton children's service at » p.m.: ana Welsh service and sermon *t 6.30 p.m., both conducted by the Sector. The collections during the day Qrera in aid of the Diocesan Societies.

RUTHIN PRIMROSE V The annual Christmas danes with the Buthin Habitation of League, was held on Wednesdt the Assembly Room, Town the red letter events of the ally met with ample suppot sttendanee of danctre bat i' that was taken, and the trouble that was gone to ir of the necessary preparation. front of those who made the r possibility by the way they preliminaries we mast place tL and ever obliging bon Htt. Jenkins, of Colomendy. Then eo eative eommmittee, wh. tided anu very ably the good work of their secretary, and who were composed u foi Miss S Helen Green, hon treasurer Theodore Rouw and Miss Jones, Htat The Assembly Room was decorated » the acsao of taste by the executive, as*ie b, Mr Ltojd Jobes, Mr J 8 Scatee, and „ Jenkins. With the ai<t Gf streamers of tb. banners of all nations and Chinese lanterns streached from wall to wall, a pleasing vista was produced. Tfce windows were draper 1 with lace ourtaint; and a dado of red eloth with a frioge of evergreens encircled the room. In the TOrners huge flege were bung, and the break of the platform was strikingly treated with a tort of reredos of red oloth, ornamented with mistletoe and other ever- greens, plants and flowers; while the wall above was adorned with the rich toned banner of the habitation; the gift of the Dame PreAdent, Mrs Naylor-Leyland of Nsntelwyd*, Excellent musio was provided by musicians representing the well-known firm of RpjbardsoDs' of Chsster, athongh the time was somewhat fastsr than Buthin daneere are acoustoued to. The refreshments were supplied as usual by Mr* Edwards, Clwyd-street, and gave gonerig natimfaotion. Diatomg commenced shortly after eight o'oltnt and was oontinued with great spirit till fa early hour in the morning, the duties of 4%he stewards being courteously and eniently carried out by the following: Itil- X H Rigby, Mr J S Soalei, Mr W Broeklehurat, Mr W Hooson Owen, Mr W M omap, Mr E Tegid OweD, Mr Lloyd Jones, W Roberts, Pentre; Mr J Jones, Bhiwsg Ur Theodore Rouw and Mr J Jenkins. Amongst those present, in addition to all she ladies and gt>ntltmen already named, wxaepting Miss Grsen, who was unable to come, were :-M.. George Blezard, the Hon G Chetwynd, Mr William Jone*, L. & P. Bank; Mrs Glnver, Mr Gaskell, Halkyn; Mr LI Roberts, Mr J H Edwards and Miss Edwards, Mr Scott Byford and Miss Byford, Mrs Thecdore Rouw, the Missee Rouw, Mrs E Tegid Owen, Miss Owen, BgJa Miss Jones, and the Misses Jones, Heatbiield; Mr B Arthur Lloyd and Miss Spekeman, Mr G R Phillips, Miss Walmsiey, Miss Lewis Jones, Mr B B Haram and Miss Edith Lewis Jones, Mr F Woollam, Miss Taylor, Mrs Walter Brocklehnrst, Miss follins, Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Mr S Hughes, and Miss Roberts, Castle-street; Mrs Evans, Borthyn; Miss F-vans, Miss Bills, Miss Bowser, Miss Roose. Miss Darips, Miss Roberts, Mr Capon and Mr ttob,grts, Pool Park; and Mr Williams: The i?entletn»n's cloak room was in charge I of Mr Gore Williams, and the ladies' cloak room was in the care of Mrs Hughes; Mr George E'iwards and Mr D Glynne Jones acted as %sherr. acted as %sherr. -7 at Christmas, ..1. J less successful than it has been for to many years. The ministers were the Rev D Adams, B.A., of Liverpool, and Mr Penry Evans, a student from tlie Bala-Bangor College. The preachers both delivered excellent and inspiring discourses, and especial interest was taken in the preaching of Mr Penry Evans, who is the son of the late Rev Mr Evans, of Cae Newydd, South Wales, a very eminent preacher, who died about ten years ago. Mr Penry Evans did double duty at Ruthin upon the occasion, for he had arranged to take the morning and evening services at the English Presbyterian Chapel, on Sunday, delivering two very impressive English discourses to large gatherings of the English friends. On Sunday afternoon he preached in Welsh at Pendref. The pulpit here was in the possession of Mr Adams for the morning and evening services on the Sabbath, and the anniversary proper was celebrated on the Monday, with two ser- vices, at two in the afternoon and at six in the evening. The two preachers took part in both services, addressing very large congregations. Mr Penry Evans made a very happy impression, both at the English Cause and at Pendref.

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LLANRWST. A STAB IX THE DARK."—See page 2 of nex week's Free Preu reopeat ing, this. L&AMKWST AND ELKCTBIC LIGEallia.-The Urban District Council, at a fepecial meeting, have passed the following resolution, on the motion of Mr David Jonee. seeonded by Mr E P Hughes That this Council will not oppose Messrs J H Peers and Co., electrical engineers, application to the Board of Trade for a provisional electric lighting order for the town (I Llanrwst, provided such application be m%de before November, 1899, and that thel worka be carried out within six months from the date of the order, mind subject also to the approval Vr the Council of the terms and ctetails of sacv la LAKBWST.—Played at "esenoe of a large o, first half was of an Qh H i. V* BenCu the eag4 defendant, vT. they had deeiu Egerton Boberts, etA.. rwat, summoned Geor. Henley, London, for a.. out of a dispute near the Co*; the defendant struck him severely without j provocation. The Beach fined defendant ;£2 and costs.

RHUDDLAN. Other Bhuddlan news will be foun don page 7. BAND OT Horn.—On Tftwday evening, Jan 3rd, the members of the Band of Hope will have a 4reat in the shape of a number of piotures exhibited by means of the magic laatern, Mrs F L Rawlins, Dyserth-road, having promised to entertmn them in this way on that evening. AUKBICAN FAIEL.-This was held at the Boys' School on Saturday, 24th inst. Thete I was a fairly good supply of clothing and other J j useful articles of various kinis for sale, and I the buyers were numerous. The following pre- sided at the Btalls and assisted :—Mrs Yancnan Mrs Stanley, Mies Robertf, Miss Williams. Glanllyn Miss Davies. Williams, and Mr Hughes, Panjffordd; e Misses and Master Vaughan, Miss Winnie and Master Eyton HugA;op, Miss May Morris. Contri- butions were kindly sent by Mrs Rowley Conwy, Mrs Vaugban, Min Wood, Plascoed; Mrs Smith, Stanley Parli; Mr Welsby, Miss Boberts, Abbey House; Mitts Williams, Glan- llyn Mrs Stanley, Mrs and Miss Yaughan Jones, Denbigh Mis t' Garrett. The pro- ceedings amounted to about 96, will be devoted towards the expenses incurred in holding the weekly services, and the Sunday School, to the sick fund, and other incidental parochial ex- pens^

"FREE PRESS" ALMANACK for 1899. Our usual ALMANACK, containing all the Local, District, and Geiteral Information, is GIVEN AWAY as a SUPPLEMENT with THIS W EKS Free Press/' Charge w* Omdurman Charge Highest G»> > v) AT BUL\tER'S<' is ridiculously Low during S^he next week or two only. X W.B. (who has just returned from Covehtry) is able to offer the World's Best Atfnhines at Prices, UNDER COST of Production, Singers, Rovers, Townends, Excelsiors, Raglan, and many other of the Best Makers. Also a few Equal to New, at Second-hand Prices; very little used. Anyone in search of BARGAINS are respectfully invited to call, or write, and make enquiries. NOTE ADDRESS BULLER, Portland Place, DENBIGH. 2130j14 You won't have Wet Feet if you use DALES' DUBBIN. T\ A T TJIQJ Its a Wonderful water- i^XaLAJUlO proofer for Boots and Harness. Softens and preserves GOLD MEDAL leather. Pleasant odour Allows polishing. Highest Awards at 22 ^TTT^TT^T*RrrExhibitions. Tins 2d., ±J U DDill 6d., Is., 2s. 6d. Of all Bootmakers. Saddlers, Ironmongers.

ThiWimnn on the back of the dremedtfry is an Accumulation of a peculiar species of fat, W-h is a store of nourishment beneficently provided ,against the day of want, to which the animal is often exposed^ The dromedary or camel <yn exist /or a long period upon this hump without any other fo<xJ. -A chui^^in Seidlitz, m Dohemi.i, contains "Melfe* made of liumnn boues. <tnt is a native of Asia, Africa, ^nca. hump without any other food. JL in Seidlitz, m Dohemi.i, contains "leliet,uaue of liumnn boues. I tnt is a native of Asia, Africa, ^nca. fA J5 on and tourish- xengtb ins, of Adams, .n j all thllt vas attended condition r quarters, V eived N ales nown A i ¡,. ft D- its jHfcrket centre ^^g^present when, -jpH^ement of trade nom ine construction of ,00 has become a peaceful -ry residential borough, its <ftving lost their former pre- Mr George Adams, the father ate Clerk of the Peace, came to -t,iiin some eighty years ago, as eatate agent for the late Miss Hariet Myddleton, then the owner of the Euthin Castle Estate. The first house occupied by Mr George Adams was Clwyd Bank, Clwyd- street, now ir the possession of Mr William Roberts, joiner, and Miss Roberts, milk dealer. Then he moved to Plas Efenechtyd, where he resided for many years, and where Mr LI Adams and one of his brothers were Dorn. The birth of Mr LI Adams took place on a Sunday, 77 years ago, and on the very same day the late Philip Williams, of 8tryt-y.Cerrig, first saw the light. Mr Adams came into the wotld at Plas Efenechtyd, and, a little lower down the Pool Park road, at Fir Grove Cottage, Philip Williams followed him on the self-same day I On the death of Miss Harriet Myddleton, the grand- father of the present owner of the estate came into possession, and, being desirous of having his agent near at hand, he built him a new house in Castle-street. Thus was Colomendy erected, the present resi- dence of Dr J R Jenkins, who since acquired the place by purohase. The family of Mr and Mrs George Adams comprised three sons, one of whom became Clerk of the Bolls of the Isle of Man Another entered the customs service, and M resided for many years at Peel, isle of Man, where he is well-known, and the third was Llewelyn, now deceased. Then Mr George Adams resigned the jst of agent to the estate, he went to live near Douglas, he and his ^ife fce ng Her red, we believe, at Kirk Braddan. son, who was the Master of the Rolls Man, used to reside at Port Erin, which -no helped to develop, and where he was buried. All three boys were educated at the Buthin Grammar School, and Mr Llewelyn Adams, like his brothers, ever seemed to entertain great affection for that foundation. A couple of years ago, when the custom of holding an annual re-union in connection with the school was revived he occupied the chair at the dimmer, and told some most amusing stories of his school days. He was articled to Mr Joseph Peers, solicitor, of Ruthin, who, for 51 years held the office of Clerk of the Peace for Denbighshire. In 1845, Mr Adams commenced practice on his own account, and at the end of the same year he married Miss Caroline Jones, daughter of the late Mr Price Jones, of Barth. This lady was then residing at Plas Llanrhydd, with her stepfather, Mr H nry Nichols. Twenty years after the marriage, which took place at Birkenhead, Mr and Mrs Adams went to reside at Ty 1Ia"r, which has been the home of the deceased gentleman ever since, and here he died. He had thre: sons, the elder of whom is abroad, the second is in London, and the third is in business at Coventry; and two daughters, MisaCaroline Adams, who married General Gary, and Miss Edith Adams, who has bean a kind and faithful attendant upon h'f ia her. General and Mrs Gary have resid d with Mr Adams, at Ty Mawr, sinca their marriage. In 1804 Mr Adams was appointed the clerk Jhe Ruthin justices, a duty which he ably performed pratically in person until the recent petty sessions, when his managing clerk, Mr John xtoberta, who is the secretary to the County Governing Body, and who has been in Mr Adams's uninterrupted service for 24 years, was unanimously appointed his deputy. About 33 years ago Mr Adams was appointed Clerk to the Rathin Highway Board, which position he held until the Board ceased to exist, upon the establishment of the Rural District Council. He heldj several important estate agencies, and wa t solicitor for the Ruthin enclosure of mons. In 1884, on the death of Mr Pews, he was entrusted with the important duties of Clerk of the Peace, and when the Local Government Act of 1888 came isto operation he became the Clerk to the County Council of Denbighshire. He has also been the Clerk to the Lord Lieutenancy since that office was bestowed upon Cel W Cornwallis West, of Ruthin Castle. For many years Mr Adams was one of the Churchwardens of Ruthin, and he greatly assisted the Rev Chancellor ^ulkeley Jones, the Warden of Ruthin, in carrying out the renovation of the fine edifice which forms the parish church. Although his father was Mayor of Rathin in the year w»a instru- ct W Attree, in <*rli^ment under which Company serve the dis- JS ne was the solicitor for the .»ed Ruthin and Cerrigydruidion 4way. which, when a good part l £ f the line had been prepared Jft metalling, had to be abandoned ^wing to some difficulty about the con- tractor. This was probably the chief disappointment inflicted upon Mr Adams during his long and busy life, and it had a far-reaching consequence for Ruthin. During a large share of his professional career, Mr Adams was probably the lead- ing advocatt. in North Wales. He was sought for by clients in all parts of the country. Being really a brilliant lawyer, and smart at discovering the weak sides of his opponents' cases, while his power of speech and humour generally pulled him out of difficulties, he was successful to a degree in the courts. His chief rival was for years the late Mr Louis, of Ruthin, and it is curious to recollect that in those days this little town provided the law for the greater part of Gwynedd One cele- brated case may be mentioned in which the three lawyer Engaged came from Ruthin, tythe case arising out of a robbery jewels from the seat of Loiu Trevor, ryn Kinalt, near Chirk. The advocates engaged in this matter, which created the greatest interest because of its mysterious nature, were Mr Adams, Mr Louis, and Mr Edward Roberts, who is still at work in Ruthin, as a member of the firm of Lloyd and Roberts, and the clerk to the Ruthin County School Governors. The wife of Mr Adams died about the year 1884 in Edinburgh, where she was buried. His three sons and two daughters already mentioned survive him. Mr R P Davies, of Ty Gwyn, Ruthin, entered the office of Mr Adams in the year 1846, on the 31st of August of that year. Mr Adams was then in Clwyd-street. As the business of the office grew, Mr Davies quickly developed into the chief clerk to his employer, whom he served without a break for no less than 44 years, taking a large share in the preparation ef the many cases and causes in which the principal figured so prominently in the various courts. The following letter has been addressed by Mr John Roberts to all the county justices and the members of the county council "5, Castle-street, Ruthin, 29th December, 1898. Sir,—It is with extreme regret that I have to inform you that the Clerk of the Peace passed away at 9.30 this morning. I beg to inform you that, in accordance with a desire expressed by Mr Adams and the members of the family, the funeral will be a private one, and will take pl at the Parish Church of Llanfair Dyffi-yn Clwy4 on Monday next, at noon.—I am, sir, your obedient servant, j,, Joiix ROBEP (Mr Au No flowers."

DENBIGH. DENBIGH BOROUGH POLICE COCJRT. At the Borough Police Court to-day, before the Mayor and Mr J Davies, three chargos of drunk and disorderly were heard againsti Robt Jones, Henllan-street; John Wynne, Henllan- street; and Horatio Nelson Lake; they were each fined 2s 6d and 7s 6d costs. -Mr A 0 Evans appeared on behalf of Phoebe Margaret Jones against her husband, Rohert Jones, and said that he wished the case withdrawn as the matter had been settled between them.—The following letter was read from Miss Mima Jones:- "26, High-street, Denbitrh, December 19th, 1898, Dear sir,—My mother, sister, and self wisti you to convey to the Justices of the Peace for this Borough, our sincere and grateful thanks for their kind expression of sympathy with us in our great sorrow. I am, yours truly, MIMA JONES. J Parry Jones, Esq."

"r TREAT TO THE PATIENTS OF DENBIGH INFIRMARY. Miss Hughes, of Ystrad, who for several years has kindly provided the patients at this excellent Institution with a Christmas treat, again this year most generously entertained them, providing for both natients and staff a most bountiful and which was so tempting that delicate of the patients was ome of the good things, and find that every one of the rber, was able to par- nth one exception in the Christmas ifter tea. After vof the staff had "he magnificent on view. so heavily, so varied, were this "ghted id the- uglmo ;or each ient8, but 'ary staff, nstitution, :hted with .quently a held, which jially to the jerts presided. ir very beat, their efforts .tisfaction than siting forth their -ciinq pleasure to the .AAering ones who formed a large proportion of the audience. The highest praise was bestowed upon all for the ex- cellence of their rendering, the programme being as follows :-Pianoforte, Mr Allen. Song, I may or may not," Miss Helsby. Song, Pwy sydd eisieu papur newydd, Mr J Daniel (encored). Song," Killarney," Miss Laura Parry. Song, Our Jack has come home," Mr Charlie Newman (en- cored). Song, Angus Macdonald," Miss Helsby (encored). Song, The Light. house," Mr Meirion Jones (encored). Song, The river of years," Miss Cross (encored). Comic song, When George the Third was King," Mr Ashford (en- Pianoforte solo, Mr Allen. Song, "The mother ?tnd the babe," Mr C "The mother nd the babe," Mr C Newman. Song, u Awkward style," Miss Cross (encored). Song, Queen uI the earth," Mr Meirion Jones (encored). Song, Plas Gogerddau," Miss Laura Parry. Song, "Bwthyn Bach Melyn fy Nhad," Mt J Daniel (encored). Comic song, "What I've suffered," Mr T Ashford. This capital programme, which gave all so much pleasure, was got up by the Rev E J Davies. At the close Dr Lloyd Roberts said their hearty thanks were due to Miss Hughes for thn generous way in which she had provided that treat not only for the very sumptuous tea, but for the hand- somely laden Christmas tree, which had given all so many beautiful and useful presents, in addition to the bountiful supply of oranges, apples, crackers and sweets. For all this they, on behalf of pstients and staff, tendered their grateful thanks to Miss Hughes. They desired also to thank Miss Griffiths, the matron, for the trouble she had taken, as well as the nurses, cook, and room-mftids for the cordial an(' energetic way they had entered iuto thr the S ..h the os retiring wnds the ierously reinem- them in their of sickness and ^assness. 4\ ». »

X Denbigh military ball. V A GRAND SUCCESS. Last evening -xTh^rsday), a grand Military Ball was &i~9n in the County Hall, Denhigb, in connection with the D Troop, Denbighshire Hussars, and the" D" Co., 1st V.B.R.W. Fusiliers. The decorations were superb and presented 8 gay sight. They were made up of large and small banners, intermingled with crossed swords, rifles, and other Volunteer and Hussars' arms. At one end of the room were stars formed of bayonets, which looked very protiy. Great praise is due to Staff Sergt.-Major E. Brnton, D H., and Sergt.-lnstructor J Evans, R.W.F., who had the management of tfo$ arrangements. The choice plants w^e supplied by Mr D Em Hughe,, gardei £ Heuilan-place. Mrs Haghe., confectioner in her usual efficient style supplied the excellent refreshments, and the wines, &c. wel 3 catered for by Mrs Davies, of the CrosV Keys Inn, and both gave entire satisfaction. The floor had been excel- lently don^ up, thanks to the skill of Mr and Mrs The splendid band of Mr Haselden was -F-attendance and played some good m&sic^,> The proceedings commenced at 9. p.m., when the ball should have been opened by the lady patroness, Mrs H W Buddicon, and the president, Captain E 0 Watkin Davies, but owing to the inability of the lady patroness to attend, it was opened by the President and Mrs David WilliamS, wife of Regimental Sergt-Major D Williams, Denbigh. Quite a large and fashionable gathering were present the attendance quite exceeded expectations, as there must have been nearer 200 persons present consequently a large number had to do without programmes, as only 120 had been ordered, and the promoters of the ball wish to offer their apology for this mistake. The proceedings other- wise were a grand success from every point of view. A large number of officers, hussars, and volunteers were present in uniform, and these, together with the ladies' dresses, presented a gay appearance, and everyone was well pleased, arJd had a thorough evenin j's enjoymmfc An official list of those present could not be obtained, the parties arriving so rapidly and in such large numbers it was im- possible for the officials to obtain anything like a complete list.

AMUSING STORIES. "BOB'S A BAB vi$ One Snnday morning recenclj^a country swain took his future wife to the parish church, where the banns were to be read for the first time. Bob was supremely happy, and in the ful- ness of his heart he toiderea a small donation towards the organ fund at the close of the ser. vice. The lady who took the shilling tnrned to the blushing young woman on Bob's arm and ¡ expressed a wish that they would be happy together. "I believe you have found a steady, con- scientious and hard-working young man," she remarked, and yon should suit each other." "Ah, you don't know 'im, Miss M- Bob's a had un Sally giggled. a"" This little speech bad a remarkable effect on Bob, whose thoughts were elsewhere. Covered with confusion he stammered out— Aw knaw it is, Miss M —• thve us it A w knaw It 18, h)88 tl er Discovering that the shilling in her hand was really counterfeit, Miss M promptly the exdoange, and the oouple left the porch. r I- Aiv knawed ltworahad 'un, Sally," he grumbled, but thoo needn't 'a' telled i' woman 1 »VHY WOULDN'T. The following incident occurred at a pro- vincial railway station. A young man was standing beside some luggage waiting for a "Jfo- hen a porter came up to him and said: ««wi! lu?gage is over-weight." "Who say.,4 it is?,, a,4ked the man, who stammered badly. "bu^JVu?w4h,v" answered the POIwr, khe conversation a crowd had tol- iit» oJ° i and another porter cam* »te'm m i what was the matter. The man stammered nnf. a«-tr0FK S^h? over-weight; then be- en*. i 'iQks it is over-weight, and then he s&ys he-win weigh it." jhe porters then took hold of the luggage ? carried it to the office, where they owe fully weighed it. It is over-weight, and you have got Is. 9d. to pay," said porter No 1. Sii an't pay it," the man said. Well, if you won't pay it we haD letch the station-master," said the porter. "Fetch who you like; ah—an't pay it," again stammered the man. The station-master was duly fetched, and on arriving asked what the bother was about, when the man again said "F-irst he says it is over-weight, and then he thinks it is over-weight a-nd then heweigh, 9 11 it, and says I have Is. 9d. to pay. Shan't pay "Well," said the station-master in At rage, why won't you pay? v Because it's not my luggage," answered the man, as he calmly walked off. APPARENTLY. i A county-court jutlge connected with a northern district was noted, when a barrister, for his many brilliant bon-mots and for the unfailing readiness with which he could turn out a joke.. Since his elevation his wit has remained unchecked, and he has not been slow to avail himself of the many opportunities for its use that are afforded by its position. On one occasion he haa before him a woman who wept profuselv and continuously over many woes and the injustice which, a* she declared, had been repeatedly done to The woman's frame-snook convulsively wit her sobs, and her tears streamed" down cheeks in one unceasing flow.. Whilst this violent tabbing and copious cheeks in one nneeasiitg llow. L copious Whilst this violent tabbing and copious weeping were going on; ope »f the leading lawyers of the place happened to come mj,»4 seeing the prisoner's unaEtedI distre turnfc<l to the judge and whiter™j Whatever is the matter with the woman. "Oh, I'm sure I don't know, wraai honour's quick reply. "But, jutlgmg frc appearances, she must be waiting to be baHt, out." •

LLANGjERNIEW. HISW C. E. SCHOOL.—The following he ry the '"•e tb..chool i., oB ,D^I elckneaa prevailing, the school creditable nomination. The writing deserves a special word of praise." B*»*™LK«CIC.-CO1 SAND bach ~'h 0? t'h.g' f,irc" »' Bhelina £ • workD?en on the estate, thus "J?hich had al eame. ^Bterest in his employees .pte? s'* 9* l«e h& Esq., Minafon, Old Col? u 8 JoD"» festive season rernemW a?am at thia native village by P°°r °f hi8 distribute tickets'to eaeoh °of £ last year, with a few °' the gap made m the ranks d.ring the yei "deaths sharp scythe. Robefta. Shop, supplied good article-i tO-Ui rottpi. ticket holders, who, one and all, expreen. their deep gratitude to their kind ben«fa<f-> and his amiable daughter. Ir I CRaisTmAs TBKB.—On Monday last a Chiist- T mas Tree was given at Halodunos by Col and Mrs Sand bach to the scholars attending Llangerniew school, numbering 102. They assembled at the school and marched up to the hall, where they ware most kindly welcomed. A grand eigbt awaited them in the front hall, for there stood a huge Christmas Tree, beauti- fully illuminated and deecrated more beautifully still. The little ones were vastly delighted with the sight, the remembrance of which will long remain in their minds. After tbe childHB? had well feasted, their eyts on the pretty si^K^ beautiful preaents wera distributed by Mrs Sandbach, first to the achool Itafi-Mr Barn- well, Mrs Barnwell and Miss Jennie Jones- then to the scholars, each little one coming forward with beaming eyes and smiling face. The household servants also each received a handsome present. All the gifts being distri- buted, the children passed out of the hall, each feeeiving a bun and an orange. A few songs *j»re then sung, and the Bev D Jonee, on be- thanked Colonel and Mrs Sandbach. *t,a ?v were 8iyen hy the younKSters, and the, di.p,^ with their haIida fulfof thj good things they had CHOIB SUPPKR.—On Thimday evening, the 22nd inst, the members of the Church Choir i to the number of forty, were kindly enter- tained to a most Bumptuous supper by Colonel and Mrs 8andbach, at Hafodunos, consisting of roaiit beef. turkey and goose, excellent plum puddings and mince pies followed by dessert. Great miith and merriment was created ly the" craCkers II which were abundansiy supplied; the junior members of tb\ choir being especially amused. The tables were beautifully laid put, and the room was very tastefully decorated. The house party, con- sisting of Colonel and Mrs Sandbach, Xie" Williame, Mrs and Miss Sandbacb, Biyngwyn; Mrs Bentinck, Mr and Mrs Ripley cor^ialJv welcomed the choir. Graoe was said b, ibtice Rev D Jones, vicar, after which amply jr. lfter was done to the excellent fare provided.. i rty supper the Rev D Jones proposed a he iaei2 vote of thanks to Colonel and Mrs Sandt the for their great kindness, and exhorted '1, choir to attend the singing practices regular «|j and to continue to take interest in all wci # connected with the cbnir. Mr H J Roberts The Shop, seconded in a few W, It chosen words. Colonel Sandbach in replying said Mrs Hand- bach and he were "OrY pleased to see the nivmbern of the choir, end hoped each one would strive to do his utm:)"t to make the choir as efficient as possible. The Vicar before concluding, said he had a moat pleasing announcement to make, viz., *hat Mr Barnwell would in future b« assisted by Colonel Sand> fl bach in reading the lessons at the English services, and tbaf the Ool^n^l vould commence on Chrii>tmaa Day. Supper ended, the choir were invited to sing before the gentry in the cwridor, at the foot of tbo grand staircase. Thev sanar the anthem "Meich Sion Cin." beautifully. Mrs Sandbach particularly re- quested them to sing Bfio wlad fy Nhadau." Mr D*vid Joner, in a fjood Vanor voic«», sang kb» solo very feelingly, the whole ol the choir joining in the chorus heartily. After dancing and games were energetically Puri" in the spacious servants' hail. All enjoy themselves thoroughly, and each one fee. thankful to our kind squire and bis good lad j After ringing cheers had been given for all the members of the Hafodunos family, the party broke ap, having spent a moat pleasant avening.

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When a grating sort of noise when, on spinning the wheels, a JerK ? In the movement is observed, there is very probably a broken ball in one of the bewrings. The bearing must not be ridden in that con- dition. If no repairer is »t hand, open it, j. remove all bits of broken ball, readjust the bearing, and proceed. One or two balJs will not be much missed, although they had best be replaced when opportunity offers. We saw the other day the identical machine ? ridden by Mr. Edward Lunn, on his journey round the world. The high finish had of tbe disappeared, but the body or frame^o wben machine looked apparently as goo toa-' it left the makers. The ^ere in t with which the machine waa & Wndertolgood if they had travelled 19,23^ and conditions of roads. A press corresponded' with His Honor states that the roe of India. Governmenf do ti". coasi 1