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BIRTH. RORFRTS,- September 8th, at Bryn, Henllan, the wife of Mr R H Roberts, of a son. MARRIAGES. ROBERTS—WILLIAMS.—September íth, at St David's Church, Denbigh, by the Rev Edward Davies, II H Robert", Esq., J.P., Bee Hotel, Eglwysbach, to Miss M E Williams, Ty Mawr. Eglwysbaoh, daughter of Mr Thomas Williams, 34, Park-street, Denbigh. DEATHS. LEWIS.—On the 5th September, at Trefnant Rectory, the Rev Canon David Lewis for 44 years rector of Trefnant. PlARCE.- September 11th, at her residence, Woodburn, 52, Brighton-road, Rhyl, Elizabeth Mary Pearce, the beloved widow of Edward Pearce, Journal Office, Rhyl, aO"ed 40 years; and was interred in the Old Cemetery, September 13th. 'Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far en God s safe keeping we are safe, and they." away: IN ME MORI AM. iluGHEs.—In loving memory of dear mother, the beloved wife of Mr Robert Hughes; joiner, who departed this life, September 14th, 1897, at 14, Lloyd's-terrace, Rosemary- lane, Denbigh aged 58 years. ler lips are now silent, the heart is now cold, Vhose smile and whose welcome oft met us of old Ve miss her and mourn her in silence unseen, md dwell on the memory of joys that have been. L.H. — I

MR. W. TUDOR HOWELL, M.P., AND THE DENBIGH BOROUGHS. HIS PROPOSED RETIREMENT. The Presidents of the Conservative I Associations of Denbigh, Wrexham, Ruthin and Holt have simultaneously received a communication from the member for the boroughs (Mr W Tudor Howil!), inti- uinting that it is not his intention to oit-jr himself for re-election for the boroughs at the next general election. rie gives what appear to him strong reasons for the course he has adopted, namely, that as he now lives altogether away from the constituency, being resident in London, which was, 6f course, not the case when he was elected—his father's residence, which was his own country home, being then at Gresford this, and the fact that his professional duties prevent him visiting the constituency as frequently as he would wish, or, indeed, as often as he considers necessary to keen himself in touch with his constituency, and with the members of hil:Î own party. This decision of Mr Howell to resign came as a surprise to his own supporters w o have received it with great regret, as between them there has always been the warmest political and personal friendship, and they had looked forward with confid- ence to his championing the Unionist cause in the boroughs for many years to come. At the last election Mr Howell's majority over a strong Radical opponent was 229, so that he had a secure hold of the copstituency. As to the future it is too early to speak the references made thereto by several of our daily contemporaries being of course premature and unauthorised, when they announce that the former member, the Hon G T Kenyon, who held the seat for ten years, from 1885 to 1895, will be asked to become the candidate. Of course, such a thing is probable. In 1895 Mr Kenyon resigned his seat through ill-health, and it is with great pleasure that his many political and personal friends notice that be has now recovered his former robust health, and is taking an active part in public work, and should Mr Howell really retire, and the Associations—with whom the choice absolutely rests-select Mr Kenyon, he would inspire confidence in his party and be as loyally and vigorously supported as he ever was, but it is, we believe, the wish in many quarters that the four Borough Associations, when they come to consider the communication of Mr Howell, will be able to induce him to alter his decision and withdraw his resignation, but until the Associations have met-and so far no arrangements have been made for their doing so-all state- ments as to the future are but idle specu- lation. There must be a general feeling amongst Unionists that as Mr Howell had made up his mind to retire, he has acted with great discretion and loyalty to his party, in putting them in possession of his intentions at once, instead, as he might have done without any breach of faith, of keeping his intentions to hituself until nearly the end of this Parliament. By his timely declaration there is ample time for con- sideration and for taking such steps as will be most likely to retain the seat for the Unionist Party. ■ -o

THE MOST APPALLING INJUSTICE THE WORLD HAS WITNESSED. Dreyfus, after the most miserable farce )f a trial the world has ever seen, has in ;he face of evidence strongly proving his nnocence, been condemned again by sub- jrdinate judges, at the command of a set )f wretches at the head of the army, whose 5candalous intrigue, perjury and forgery, have during the trial been revealed to the whole world, and who, with the five men who passed the disgraceful sentence are execrated by honourable men everywhere. The Times commenting upon the result of the trial says:—"A thrill of horror and of shame ran through the whole civilised world outside of France when the telegraph announced on Saturdayafternoon the verdict of the Rennes Court-martial. Bv their own admissions, whether flung defiantly at their judges, their subordinates, or painfully wrung from them under cross-examination Dreyfus's chief accusers were convicted of I gross and fraudulent illegalities, which any- where else would have sufficed not only to discredit their testimony—had they had any serious testimony to offer-but to tranter them speedily from the witnesses' box to the prisoner's dock. We have no hesitation in affirming that the sentence of the Rennes Court-martial constitutes in it- self the grossest and, viewed in the light of the surrounding circumstances, the most appalling prostitution of justice which the world has witnessed in modern times. Amidst the chorus of indignant protests which pour in from all the leading cities of the Europeon Continent, and of the United States, a few violent anti-Semitic papers, and the Jesuit Voce della Yerita in Rome, alone strike a dissentient note. Even in Russia the weight of public opinion is manifestly against the Rennes verdict. France cannot close her ears to the voice of the civilised world, for that voice is the voice of history. The Daily News says :—The crime com- mitted by the five men in uniform who condemned Captain Dreyfus on Saturday has created a profound impression through- out the world. The telegrams which reach us from the various capitals all reflect the same mixture of indignation, contempt, and disgust. Surprise is less universal; for the conduct of the case by this second court- martial fully prepared many observers lor the scandalous conclusion. In Paris alone of the civilised cities of the world has the verdict of Saturday been received with in- difference in some quarters, with loud satis- faction in others. The crime of Saturday is not the close of the Drefus case. It is the beginning of a new chapter. It is no longer Dreyfus it is France herself who is on trial. Let us hope and pray that she may yet be saved by the remnant of those who love justice. They will fight on, we are cunvinced, to the end. If they lose, their liberty also will be lost in the pur- suit. The cry of Shame which greets the decision of the Rennes court-martial in the Dreyfus case is loud and deep. Not only does it proceed from the free peoples of England and America, but from the military empires of Russia, Germany, and Austria. It is even echoed in Rome and the Vatican, where the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle informs us that the news was received with deep regret. Amid such a manifestation of the public conscience of Europe, the calm with which the verdict was received at Paris must be followed by a conviction even thero that a great wrong has betiu done, and that the opportunity to set it right has been recklessly thrown away. So strong is the sense of indignation ex- perienced in the great centres of civilisation that means are being sought to impress it upon the French nation in some tangible manner. One proposal that appears to find favour with a large number of correspon- dents is that the Paris Exhibition of next year, for which preparations are now being pressed forward, should be ruthlessly boy- cotted. This is already advocated in in- fluential newspapers both in this country and upon the Continent. A Washington correspondent also speaks of a movement by leading Jews in the United States to induce the Government to withhold the approximation of §900,000 which has been made towards the display of American pro- ducts while a meeting of St. Louis mer- chants has passed a resolution to take no part in sending exhibits, and suggesting that efforts should be started to influence people not to go to Paris in 1900. A movement of a similar character has begun in industrial circles in Vienna and Berlin while a motion is to be brought forward in C, the Hungarian Parliament to the effect that Hungary shall abandon all official participa- tion in the exhibition. At Rome the ex- hibition is looked upon as doomed.

DE.NBI0S: AND DISTRICT HARVEST ALES.—Is. per gallon, in casks, at A. Andrews, Wine Merchant. u.c. TAPE WomI VICTIMS should try a Is. Packet of Powders from CALDWELL, Johnstone, N.B. 582u.c. S6:I[E LADIES AND GENT'S BICYCLES, New and Second-hand. Must clear. Over-stocked. Grand chance to get a cheap machine. Best makes. Any reasonable offer accepted. BULLEB, DENBIGH. 792s30 SALUM WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—On Sunday next, at the above Chapel, the special preacher will be the Rev 0 Lloyd Davies, of Liverpool. No doubt with such an excellent preacher, the con- gregation will be a large one. DENBIGH MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—Fowls, 3s to 4s per couple, ducks, 4s to 5s; eggs, 13 and 14 for Is; fresh butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb.; small tubs, Ilid to Is id. "CHARLEY'S AUNT. "-On )f cday evening, Mr W S Penley's Company visiced Denbigh, and gave an exhibition of their skill and talent in the most marvellous success of modern times, the farce entitled" Oharley's Aunt." The farcial programme was the cause of much laughter, the crowded house being kept in roars of laughter from the commencement of the proceedings until the finish. The acting was done to perfection, worthy of any actor, especially so that of Mr. W Bes'ey Beltram, who in his impersonation of Charley's Aunt," kept the company fully ocoupied in mirth and laughter. All performed their parts admirably, and any who have not had the pleasure of witnessing this remarkable farce should do so the first available opportunity. Success of this excellent company is, we feel sure, assured, wherever it may wend its way. A NARROW ESCAPE.—On Friday evening, about seven o'clock, an accident occurred which might have terminated with a disastrous result. It appears that the traction engine belonging bo Mr T A Wynne Edwards was proceeding down Beacons-hill, wherethe steam roller met with an accident some time ago, when tho engine commenced to slide, rather than travel properly down the hill, the effect of the heavy load of timber in trucks attached to the back which was pushing the engine forward. With great presence of mind. the engine driver tried to steer the engine's course to turn around the corner up Abrams'-lane, with the result that the trucks at the back slid round, and to all appearances the whole was proceeding up the hill. The last truck became stationary on the t3pof the steep hill, over-looking Charnell s-lane What might have been the result but for the presence of mind of the driver it is impossible to say, but most probably would have terminated I fatany to some person or other. However all was soon put right and the journey continued. SMITHFIELD SALES.—Messrs Clough & Co., auctioneers, held their usual monthly sale on Tuesday (fair day). They had a good entry of fat bullocks, heifers and sterks. The prime stock changed hands freely with the medium fat stock e rather slow trade was made, although a good clearance was made. The sh epwera a heavy entry and sold advantageously. In addition to their ordinary sale, the auctioneers offered Pedigree Shropshire Ram Lambs, the property of Mr T W Bowdage, Cotton hall, Denbigh, which were sold singly and averaged fair prices, but this class of grand bred sheep should fetch more money. Pedigree pure bred Wiltshire rams were sold at what may be con- sidered very good prices. These rams were the property of Mr John Jones, of Llandudno, who will give a prize for the best pen of cro^s-bred lambs got by any of these Wiltshire rams, next July fair. -Mr liyford, auctioneer, Ruthin also conducted his usual sale, to which he had received good entries from well-known breeders in North W ales. A speedy clearance and good prices were effected.

CLEVER COOKS can add to their 11HL or dishes the preparation of choice dainties for the Dinner and Supper Table, by consulting the page* of a little book entitled pastry and sweet?, civen to all cooks sending their ( addresses to ALFRED Blat) A.D SONS IBirn)ingha,m, Every lady and housekeeper in the land ..bou!rl havo Pastry add sweeta bandy for refnreocp. There is nothing to pay, and the book will be sent by return of post Free to any Address. 1 FOOTBALL MATCH.—The opening match of i the season as regards football of the Denbigh Team will be played to-morrow (Saturday), when the opposing team will be one from Llanrwst. The mateh is cue in connection with tho North Wales Coast League, and will no doubt draw a good gate. It is hoped that all who can avail themselves of the opportunity I of witnessing the match, as well as others to be played in the future, will do so, and thus en- courage the players, and the committee of r management who have been enterprisingenough to form a good team, with prospects of success. A good game may be witnessed, and Denbigh- ites and others may still be able to see some good football played in Denbigh, where some years ago an excellent team was turned out with some grand results, which is hoped may attend the present team. The following are the players:-Goal, \V Price; backs, G L Rowbotham and R Roberts; half-backs, R T Williams, E J Edgar and A E Ellison, forwards W Roberts, D R Aubrey, R T Edwards, II A Rowbotham and W Thomas. Reserses, E Hughes and T Williams. Referee, Mr C E P Jones, Holywell. Kick-off, 4.30 p.m. Admis- sion, 3d. A

MEETING OF THE DENBIGH COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. The ordinary meeting of the Governors of the Denbigh County Schools was held at the Clerk s Offices, In Swan Lane Chambers, on Tuesday, Mr J Harrison Jones presiding, supported by the Vice- Chairman (Rev J Charles), and the follow- ing members Messrs T Gold Edwards, 0 Williams (Glanclwyd), Ellis Williams, W H Evans, John Roberts (Plas Heaton Farm), Boaz Jones, John Foulkes, and the Rev D Williams (Llandyrnog), Mr Howel Gee and Mrs Humphreys Roberts with be Clerk (Mr A Foulkes-Roberts). Tiji apology for non-attendance I were received from Mrs Wm Parry (Denbigh), and the Rev H Humphrey? (Ilenllan). THE HOLIDAY QUESTION. A letter was read fn/Ill Mr Robert Roberts, Clocaenog, on behalf of Mrs "Williams, of nkndor, from the same parish, asking whether it would not be possible to do away with the half-holiday on Wednesday and give the whole of Saturday as a holiday instead. In reference to the above request, Mr Davies, the head- master, wrote stating that if Mrs Williams' suggestion were carried out it would not hamper the work of the school, but would somewhat interfere with the Athletics. Many parents seemed to favour a full holiday on Saturday in preference to the present arrangements, as they could in that case have the assistance of their boys on Saturday. On the motion of Mr Ellis Williams, seconded by Mr Boaz Jones, the subject was adjourned to the next meeting. THE CRICKET GROUND. It was reported that in all probability they would loose the cricket gronnd after this season. The matter was ultimately referred to the finance committee on the motion of Mr John Roberts seconded by Mr Owen Williams. The question of the provision of another field was also referred to the same committee. SCHOOL INSPECTION. The Headmaster wrote stating that Mr Headlam, one of the inspectors of the Central Welsh Board, had inspected the school on the 3rd of July last, and who had reported favourably on the work carried on at the school. He also urged the appointment of an assistant master No discussion took place on the letter HEADMASTER'S ANNUAL REPORT. A somewhat lengthly report was sub- mitted to the Board by the Headmaster as to the number of the pupils at present in the school, and the work accomplished at the school during the year. The report showed that the average number of pupils was 38. Complaints were made by him that some of the boys did not remain at the school long enough to gain any per- manent benefit therefrom. Mr Owen Williams said that the last matter referred to by the master was an important one, and the parents should certainly be arranged with to allow their children to remain in the school for a longer period thn now seemed to be the case, and if the school was to be successful, the ehildren should be left in school longer. Mr Ellis Williams proposed that the final consideration of that report be deferred until the next meeting, so that the mem- bers could have time to look into the same. Rev David Williams remarked to the fact that only 38 attended the school on the average last year. This was a very small number considering that the popula- tion of the district was about 12,000, and with the excellent elementary schools they had in and about Denbigh, they ought surely to have a larger percentage of scholars in the county school, and he would be very glad if anything more cDuld be done to advertise the school. The Chairman said that the parents who had children eligible for entrance to the county school were awakening to the im- portance and the advantages obtained of the county school from term to term. As they became more acquainted with it, he had reason to believe that the number of pupils would increase continually. About twelve months ago there were 45 or 46 pupils in the school, but out of that number 11 or 12 were boarders, which would bring the number of,day scholars down to about 40 pupils. Efforts were now being made, he believed, on the part of the parents, and they might expect an addition of seven or eight pupils in the course of a short time. The Rev D Williams Are you satisfied with the number of candidates for entrance to the school now ? The Chairman No, I cannot say that I am now. Mr W II Evans remarked that thirteen boys sat at the scholarships examination this year as against four or five last year. Rev David Williams said he had no doubt that now they were on the right 0 track to make the school prove successful. Although lie ultimately believed himself that seme effort should be made to adver- tise the school. Anything that he could do in helping towards the success of the school he would most willingly do. Mr John Foulkes asked if it would not be possible for the headmasters of the ele- mentary schools to draw attention to this matter and impress upon the parents of the best boys they had the advisability of do- i ing something to send them to a secondary school. The Chairman The number of day scholars were never higher than 32 until this year. If we continue the school as at present we will be likely, in a few years, to increase the number of pupils to GO. Rev D Williams It seems to me that the highest ambition of the agriculturai com- munity is to send their children to a higher grade board school, and that they have no idea of sending them to an intermediate echool. I want to drive that idea from the minds of the farmers, and the best plan would be to send them to a school such as the County School. The Chairman expressed the opinion that the number of pupils would increase in the course of a year or two. Some of the Governors and the Headmaster were personally exerting the.i-iselve-- to jinduce parents to send their children to the school. Rev D Williams: Cannot you advertise the school a little more. The Chairman: We do advertise in the papers, and we have also sent circulars to each vf the elementary schools in the district. The advantages of the school are brought forward, and no doubt in the future we should have a good school. After further discussion the report was adjourned for further consideration until the next meeting. The Headmaster intimated in his letter that Mr Howland. a, master of the school, had during the holiday vacation been to France, in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of French for teaching purposes. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. The report of Mr L J Roberts, H.M.I., with reference to the scholarships examination was read in which it was stated'that 14 boys sat for the scholarship examination, as had been advertised, three being open and one from the country schools. The schedule of marks as given by the examiner showed that the three highest were John Townlev Jones, sou of Mr John Jones, carpenter. Postolfice-lane, who was a pupil at the Love Lane Board Schools with 471 marks Charles Herbert Evans, son of Mr W H Evans, Chirk Shop, Denbigh (Love Lane School), 466 marks Harry Pierce I Hughes, son of Mr T Pierce Hughes, draper, Vale-street, Denbigh (Love Lane School), 454 marks. It was carried, on the motion of the Rev .J ames Charles, seconded by Mr John FoulW<v\ that the three open scholarship- be awarded to the above pupils. W.HI regard to the remaining scholarship, a discussion took place as to the claims of two pupils, namely, Edward Williams, son of Mr Edward Williams, of Penycae, Llanrhaiadr, who attended rhe Denbigh L,,) v (,, L!, i i ec I i oand Ivor Evans, j Gapel, ISar.telyn. A letter was read from the Nantglyn School Headmaster, stating that he had never officially been informed of the result of the seliolii-sli, I p examination, and as lie had four boys entered in the examination, he was naturally anxious as to the result. If one of the scholarships was confined to the country schools he supposed one of his boys would get it, as there were no other candidates from the country. There was one boy from the country, but he attended the Love Lane Schools, and lie heard that the Love Lane Master was going to try and get that boy in for the country scholarship. This, in his opinion, was most unfair, as the boy was sent to the examination as being on the books of the Love Lane Schools. If that boy was granted a scholarship, it only tended to dis- hearten country school teachers. Mr E J Roberts, headmaster of the Love Lane Schools, also wrote supporting the case as mentioned in the previous letter. He con- sidered the application for his candidate was truly rural in every sense of the word. He (the boy) lived 4 miles from the school, I., miles beyond the boundary of the borough, and that was traversed morning and night. 300 marks was regarded by the inspector as the irreducible minimum for scholarship standard, and he was the only boy that attained that standard. A letter was also received from the Rev T E Williams, clerk to the Nantglyn School Board, in support of the Headmaster's application. The Board thought it only fair and just that the Nantglyn boy should be awarded the scholarship, .md if that was done it would act as an incentive to send more candidates in the future. Should the Governors decide to award it, the Nantglyn Board could assure them that they would never have cause to regret their decision (laughter). A discussion took place on the election, it being held on the one hand that Ivor Evans, the Nantglyn boy, ought not to be granted the scholarship because lie had not reached the irreducible minimum demanded by the exam- iner. It was contended on the other hand that Edward Williams, the Llanrhaiadr boy, who attended the Denbigh schools, was not a scholar of a country school as laid out by the advertisement. Finally the Nantglyn boy, Ivor Evans, was successful, and to him the scholarship was granted by a division of 7 to 3. BURSARIES. Bursaries were granted Thomas W Roberts, Tynycoed, Llanychan; Thomas Pugh Jones, St Hilary's Cottage, Denbigh W 0 Davies, 70, Park-street. Denbigh, and William Owen Evans, 15, Chapel-street, Denbigh. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FUND. The Chairman made a statement showing that at the beginning of the last school year they had in hand a sum of L20 6s lOd in connection with this fund. During the year the amount allotted from the general fund to this account was t96 6s lOd. This vear again they would have to put the same amount ( £ 76) aside, but all the balance they had in hand this year was only 19s 3d, so that during the year they had been spending their bursary fund liberally. A discussion ensued but no resolution passed. THE PROPOSED NEW BUILDINGS. The Clerk said that Dr Hughes, the owner of the field, where the proposed new school is to be erected, would only be too glad to get out of the affair, and if he could make any excuse he would do so (laughter). With reference to the eommunication re- ceived from the County Governing Body, Mr Howel Gee proposed that a plan of the field be submitted to the County Governing Body, and that that Body be informed that the local body propose to build on the upper portion of the field facing the Vale, ai marked on the plan. Rev James Charles seconded Mr Gee's motion, and that the building committee be in- structed to have the plan drawn out. Mr Boaz Jones I do not think we have been treated properly by the County Governing Body in this matter. I am very disgusted with thtm. There is someone there who is trying to do us harm. Mr John Roberts proposed as an amendment that a plan be obtained, but also that a deputation of that meeting attend the meeting of the County Governing Body to explain opinions in the matter. Mr W H Evans seconded the amendment and it was finally carried that the building committee attend with the plan. MANUAL INSTRUCTION. A letter was received with regard to the manual instruction in connection with the technical instruction classes, and it was ultimately decided to allow the technical classes to proceed as per the terms agreed upon last year, and the building committee was appointed to confer with them.

FULL WEIGHT WITHOUT THE PACKAGE.— Drinkers of good tea are advised to buy Horniman's, and thus obtain full value for their money. Sold by:—Denbigh: Roberts, grocer, 35, High-street. Ruthin Roberts, chemist. St. Asaph Price, grocer. Holy- well Edwards and Lloyd, grocers Wrexham: Leece. LlangcUen Davies, Roberts. Brymbo Jones. Llanrwst: Wilkin, Hughes and Sons, Parry, chemist. Tryddyn Williams. Leeswood Pryd- derch, grocer. Glan Conway Williams. Rhosddu Davies. Gwersyllt Davies,! grocer. Cefn-y-bedd: Rogers. Bodfari: Roberts. Sumtnerhill: Hopwood. Traws- fynyold Jones. Flint: Shaw. Johnstown Jones & Son. Chirk Jones. Cefn Griffiths, stores. Llandysilio Roberts [ Hendre Thomas. Corwen Jones I Gwyddelwern Lloyd. Cerney Moss Evans. C-aerwys Main's Stores. Lla. dudno Dean and Son. Newmarket. Williams. Northop Hall Wilkinson I Rhesycae: Hughes. Clywedog Roberts. Acrefair Gwilliam. Penycae Jones.12

I DENBIGH COUNTY MAGISTRATES1 COURT. WEDNESDAY, before Mr W D W Griffith (in the chair), and the Mayer (Mr W Mellard). TEE LICENSE OF QCEEN'If HEAD, LLANNEFYDD. At the last licensing sessions of the county, it was reported that David Davies, the licensee of the above house had been dead for some ) months aud that the house had been conducted t by his son-in-law. The letter person, however, had been conducting the house for many years the licensee living apart from the place, at a farm. An application was now made for the renewal of the liceoec to the son-in-law, Robert Jones, which was granted. THE MAINTENANCE OF A FATHER. Mr Chas, Grimsley, clerk to the t Asaph Union applifd for an order to be made against each of the Foos, of which there were 5, but ouly 3 of w heLP had been summoned, for the maintenance of their father, Mr Joseph Dowell i»ts of Rhyi, tut who was now in the North Walee Lunatic Asylum, and of which place he had been an inmate since the 13th April last, and who was at present chargeable to the com- mon fund of the St Asaph Union. Enquiries had betn made, and it was discovered that each of the five sons were in positions whereby they could contribute towards the maintenance of their father. The fourth son had not, however, been summoned, and it was only lately dis- covered that there was a fifth son, each of whom, by the admission of the mother, who kept a boarding house at Rhyl, contributed 2s Cd a week towards her maintenance. He did not think it right that the maintenance should be charged to the ratepayers. Mr Grimslay in reply to the bench said the charge on the Union was 8s 2d per week, go that if each of the five sons contributed a shining a week, there would still remain 3s 2d churgeabie to the Union. The bench considered that the contribution clairecd was very reasonable, and ordered the amouut in the ca £ ?e of the three sons who had been Rnn'm.iQsd, to be paid. Summonses win probably be issued a^ains1 the other tvo sons. k THE MAINTENANCE OF A PAUPER T TTNATIC. Mr Crikey also made application to the bench, for maintenance under the Lunacy Act of 1800. section 2y9, iu the case of one, Miriam Williams, who was, and is at present an inmate of the St Asaph Workhouse, into which she was admitted on the 10th February, and who was chargeable to the Union. There was, however, set much the matter with her as regards in- sanity. She was possessed of monies to the amount of £ 155; which was invested in the Buili^ia^ Society, and she was also in receipt of the interest on 9G1 dollars from New York, j America, where she had been in service. The application was in reference to the Building Society monies. The amount for maintenance up to the present was £ 9 7s Od which was reckoned at 5s a week for maintenance in the Wo?ivhouse. He also further applied for 5s a week for her future maintenance. The bench made the order that the sum of JE9 7ii Od be paid, and that m future the sum of money not exceeding 5s be paid weekly for her maintenance. DRUNK. P.C. Evan Williams, of Llansannan, sum- moned Evan Roberts, of Pen ucha, Llansannan, for having been drunk on the 2nd September, I in the village of Llansannan. Defendant: I had a little drink, but I was not drunk, although I was speaking rather loud. The Chairmrn Are we to take that explana tion as guilty or not. Deferdant: I was not drunk, but I had a little drink. The ( hairmai: Well what is that, I should like to know (laughter). Defendant: I was heavy in drink. The Chairman That will do. Fined 10* and costs, with a warning of being more strictly dealt with if he came up again. -«

SALE OF WORK IN AID OF THE ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETY. On Tuesday afternoon a most successful sale of work in aid of the Childrens Curates Fund and the Ladies Home Mission Association, was held in the National Schoolroom, St Asaph. This sale of work was organized with the idea of founding a branch of this association in St Asaph, if the services of a suitable person to act in the capacity of secretary could be obtained, and it is pleasing to find that that position has been excellently filled up. There will be no doubt that once the branch has had a fair start, every encouragement and support will be given towards its future welfare by the influential ladies and gentlemen who reside in the district, and thus help on the efforts of this valuable and worthy association to carry ministerial works into large and populous towns of England and Wales—towns which have sprung into existence. A large gathering, amongst whom were the Bishop of St Asaph, Rev Theophilus Jones, and the Rev Daniel Davies, Denbigh, of the resi- dents of the city, and others from the surround- ing district was present, thus acknowledging their sympathy with the good object for which the sale of work was that day held. Rev Canon Fletcher, before the forrral opening of the sale of work, introduced Mrs Edwards of the Palace, St Asaph, by whom the opening ceremony was to be performed. In his remarks he traced the history of the "A.C.S." from its commencement and its growth, and also the Childrens Curates Fund from its establishment some seven or eight years ago. Mrs Edwards then opened the sale of work. She commented upon the commendable manner and the interest that was taken in the work by the children. She was most pleased to discover that a branch of that valuable association was to be opened at St Asaph, the secretarial duties having been undertaken by Miss Mirian Price, the Dean of St Asaph's daughter. She terminated her remarks with tho wish that the association would still con- tinue -to prosper in every way and that they would soon have a good branch at St Asaph (applause). Aunt Jack," the chief promoter of this society, was also present, and gave particulars of how such an association had been founded. A meeting was afterwards held in which Aunt Jack addressed the children who were connected with that work, and also showed them photographs of the result of such work that was done by them. The first stall, which was for the home mission, was presided over by Miss Wynne Edwards of Garthwen, and she was ably assisted by the Misses Edwards of the Palace, and Miss Wickham. No I. childrens' stall was under the supervision of some of the members of the association and Miss Owen, Mysevin, Nantglyn The china stall was managed by Mrs Harrison, Goppa, and Mrs Davies, The Rectory, Denbigh. The 2nd childrens' stall, which consisted of the work, was unrler the control of Miss Thomas, Pare Postyn, Mis- Poolev, and some other members. The tea stall was managed by Mrs Lloyd Roberts Denbigh, and she was assisted by Miss Price of the Deanery and Miss E Wynne Edwards. Trade was brisk and a good clearance of the articles provided for such purpose was effected. The object of this sale of work is indeed an excellent one and well worthy of support.

NEW LOCAL PATENT. I The following abridged description is specially drawn for the Drnbighxhtre Free Pre-s by Messrs Hughes and Young, Patent Agents, 55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., who will give advice and assistance free to our read- 2rs on all patent matters. 10,742. Washing ores. Patentees: G. F. Wynne, Plasgwyn, Minera, and J. S. Borlase, Penygeili Hail, both near Wrexham. Apparatus for washing and dressing ores aud other substancee of diffrent gravities. The inner rotating table is arranged concentric with, and about six or eight inches above, an outer rotating table. Each table has a ciscular launder around its edge. Around each table are a number of fixed curved per- forated water-distributing pipes by which the slice or fine ore is washed.

RENT AUDIT. The half yearly R?nt Audit of th Bryn Tangor Estate, near k- 2!1 was held a few days ago. The tenants attended at the Eriviatt Hall Estates Ofhce. and were afterwards entertained to dinner at Eriviatt Hall by Mr Ffoulkes and Mrs Edmund and Miss Ffoulkes.

BETTWSYCOED POLICE COURT. iOn Saturday, before Col. Wynne Finch and other justices, Inspector Towyn of the Royal Society, charged John Inigo Jones with ill-treating a mare, on August 22ni^ ZD and also with working it in an unfit state on the 2-jth. The owner, John Jones, carrier, Pontypair, was charged with per- mitting the mare to be worked. Mr Nor- man Patterson stated that he saw the man Inigo Jones near the Waterloo Bridge lashing the mare savagely. When witness asked defendant to stop he replied it is no business of yours," and went on beating the horse, inflicting great pain.—The Chair^ man said he had received a letter from a Mr L dink, a mining engineer, stating that he saw the savage way in which the mare was treated. Col Johnstone (one or the justices) said he could hear the beating at his house, fifty yards away, and came down to see what was going on.-On the charge against the owner, Inspector Towyn said on the 2uth the mare was suffering from a large wounu on each side of the back, fr, m. I. which matter was exuding.-Tlie Bench fined John Inigo Jones 10s and costs, and the owner of the mare 20s and co::> They thanked Mr Patterson for comir.g forward to do a public duty. ILLEGAL FISHING. William Hobson, lace merchant, Notf'n-- ham, was charged by David M'Naghtcu with fashing In private waters at Doiw-d c-ieu. Mr D Jones prosecuted, and Mr J Llovd defended. M'Naghton stated that he saw defends-1 on Mr Brandreth's side of the river fishic"* with a rod and line. Defendant, in reriv to a question, told witness he thought he could fish all over the river, and that Mr Holbrook, who owned one side of the river, had given him permission. Mr Brandreth stated he was the owner of the fishing rights where defendant was fishing. Mr Lloyd You have some spleeu again-t Mr Holbrook ? Witness He is trying to fish in my waters, and I am determined to stop it.' Mr Lloyd called the defendant, who st ii he was not fishing at all. He was staying with Mr Holbrook, and went to the rivir with him. Mr Holbrook had been fishing and was called away to ee son. L>od*r, and asked him to bring .p the tacki, The hook caught something, and wml- e w s getting it out of the river watcher appeared on the scene. Mr Holbrook corroborated this evidence. After a long hearing, the Bench decided that a technical offence had been committed and fined the defendant 6d and the costs'

ABERGELE. ABERGELE OTES. The lopping of the hedge on the Llanddulaa road has been followed by disastrous results to cycle tyres this week. ()v;ing to the thurne; being scattered all alorg the read pnretures are almost of an hourly occurrence. Mr Ted Buahnell, who is here on his holiday F, whilst riding home from Llanddulas on Saturday, was thrown off hie machine, receiving phoekica injuries as the result of a puncture near Tacrogi. Carelessness in the lopping of hedges may be a good thing for cycle repauers, but it is a decidedly bad job tor the poor wheelers. The last straw has at last broke the carr el s back. On Saturday next, the Llanfair mines are to be closed indefinitely. All the men hivs had notice to leave on that day. This is a sad blow to all concerred. Not only will the men suffer, but the promoters will aleo be at a tremendous loss seeing that they have speat thousands upon thousands of pounds on first class mining machinery, and all to no purpose It is cruel luck all along foe line. V We don't want to go to South America and ether tropical climes to find big shakes.. Edward Davies, a young man working a Tan- rallt nach, taw one of these reptiles in the Castle Woods on Saturday that measured fully 3 yards in length, with a hefid quite es large as that of a cat. This story is true, otserwieel would'nt bothr- about writing it. Here it is: Two wen were arguing a point about swallowing pills on the- Gele Bridge tbe other day, One of them he* his mate a pint of tie that he CJuld swallow two boxes of antibilious, and wha; is more, he did, and won the pint. He made Another bet that he would swallow the boxes, which he did, and won another drink. Now, be said tc his mate, I'll bee you a quart that I can swallow the chemist. No, no; said he loser ef the two pints, I only broughb sixpence out with me to- day, so I could'nt pay if I lost another bet. • It is with great sorrow that I have to record the death of Mr Evans, at one time a timber morchant in a very large way of business in this district. He seemed to be in the best of health last week, but when out for a walk along Sea- road on Wednesday he was seized with a slight sui)-troke. He was removed the following uay to the St Asaph Workhouse, where he expired on Saturday. He was buried on Tuesday.

RHUDDLAN. HARVEST TIIANK :GIVING The services of thanksgiving for tne harvest have been arranged to take place at the Parish Church on Friday nevt-, September 22nd, when tbe Rev Dan Davies, M.A., rector of Denbigh, will preach at the English service at 3.15 p.m., and the Kev u W Morgan (Pentrol, B.A., rector of Llansant- firaid Glan Conway, will preach at the Welsh service at 7 p.m. The offertories wiU be dt-Tjted to tbe Denbigh Infirmary and the Insurance of the Church fabric.

LLANYNYS. ON the 1st instant a most enjoyable after- noon was spent at the Grange, the residence cf Mrs Coltart, the occasion being a tea-party itiven to th-3 Llanynys church people and the Llanycnan day school childien. Tea was laid on the tables for 3 p.m., whon the children, who lock-id very h&ppy, sat down to er.jcy ihe tempting things which had been prepared for tuem in abundance. After the childrjn had been well attended to by Mrs Coitart's daughters and grand-children, who were most attentive in looking after the wants of the children, all tha adul a Bat down, who also seemed to apprecicate very thoroughly the good things provided for them. After tea, all wended their steps to the tiold close by. where all kinds of gamei were indulged in, and prizes given to the winners. When the p easant pastime came to a clo-e, each child -.v.e presented with a. pretty toy. before leaviDg ringing cheers were givpn io Mre C >ltart iN her great kindoess and gcn-rotity, and alk want home with gratifie1 hearts for th* happt day they had spent at the Urange.-Cop..