Denbighshire Free Press

A TI; .BUTE (BY AN OLD TREFNANT Boy). I am an old Trefnant boy, and as such I would pay my tribute of respect to mv former Keetor. the late Reverend Canon Lewis. It is the eve of his funeral, and I am writing out of the very fulness of mv heart. When I say light is gone out in the little village (for who ever beheld the late Rector and was not brightened by his beaming oountenance), when I say a good man is nS more. when I say a noble spirit hath departed I teel sure that I am echoing the sentiments of all the old Treinant boys who have had the privilege ot being this good man's disciples Departed did I sav? Yet, it cannot be. The spirit of tne good man doth not depart. The spirit of tne good man doth not depart. Rethinks, indeed, that same spirit is hoverino- around this very moment. It cheers, it com" forts, it bids me to conscientiously "do my duty in that state of life unto which it hath pleased God to call me." The "OidBovs" will well remember that this was the spirit of his teaching. He used to say, "Boys, you have a work to do in this world. Do your part bravely and well, and God will surely bless vou, and not only you, but others as well for your sake." The late Canon was no mean teacher of the young. We always looked forward to his lesson in the day school as a treat indeed. The Old Boys will remember the order. We opened with a hymn, and with what heartiness we entered into the singing. Then all kneeling respectfully, and aftsr a short pause, an inter- val of silence one could almost feel such was solemnity, came the ''Our Father," and we poured out little hearts to God as oniv children can. Ah, happy moments Then came the Col- lect for the day, the Collect for Grace, the Bene- diction, and lastly, the intense silence once ,(lu,iet moments in which we communed with Goa indetd. I Crs over, the late-corners would be ad- .ijiti-ed. A few words on the evils of unpunctu- ahty would follow—words, I am sure, that have since stood many of ua in good stead. Finally, the daily Scripture reading was undertaken. A verse was read by the pupil, and the good Canon would explain the difficulties as thev arose. His explanations were fascinating, and his lessons always grand. It was not a mere passing interest we took in the Scripture ? reading, we read at home. What is the secret of this succesful teaching ? Here it is The {teaaaer was bright—childhood is the morning (of lite, and the succesaiul teacher must cliirikB deel) of the buoyancy of chi1.d-nature. he was earnest, he was sympathetic, he was noble, in a9 word, he was decidedly Chmt-iike. 8 | Again, the good Canon was not unmindful of 8 his eld pupils when they had gone out into the! world. He found time to write MS AN occasional letter. I have one before me now which speaksK volumes for the interest he took in the old Trefnant boys. His sound advice has been ofl help to not a few of us. Other writers, much abler than I, will speak of his strict integrity, and of his extreme loyalty and noble devotion to his Church. However, I love to think of the teacher, and of the very profitable and happy hours I spent at the foot of my noble Gamaliel. Would I had the tongue of the sweet Psalmist to hymn his praise, would that this stubborn pen would write but a little of what I feel this sad night. But why be sad-our Lazarus only sleepeth. Had He ask'd us, well we know We should cry, 0 spare this blow Yes, with streaming tears should pray, Lord. we love him, let him st.ky." But the Lord doth nought amiss, And, since He hath order'd this, We have nought to do but still Rest in silence on liii (A. & M. 400.)

DEATH OF THE REV CEULANYDD WILLIAMS. The chaired bard, Ceulanydd, died early on Monday morning at his residence, Bryn Awen, Maesteg. He leaves a widow and nine children, with whom much sympathy is felt. The Rev J Ceulanydd Williams was born near Talybont, Cardigan- shire, and was educated in the village school and also at Towyn, Merionethshire, where he was a fellow-student of Principal Roberts, of Aberystwyth University College. He proceeded to Llangollen Baptist Theological College, and after- wards had charge of a church in Carnarvonshire, and subsequently was the pastor of Denbigh Welsh Baptist Church. His pastorate at Denbigh was attended with great success. He then accepted a call to Merthyr, which place he left tor Maesteg about twenty years ago. At Maesteg he succeeded the late Rev Dr Fred Evans as pastor of Salem Welsh Baptist Church, one of the largest in South Wales. Caersalem Chapel was built in the Caeraa district ot Maesteg, and he became the pastor of the church in that place, ar.d this was his last charge. He was a voluminous writer iiii prose and poetry, and there is one room in Bryn Awen, his residence, filled with eisteddfodic chairs won for odes and poems en various subjects. He won the chair at II the Pontypridd National Eisteddfod for an lode on "Pwlpud Cymru (the pulpit of 1 Wales). At Llandudno he won the pri:e I of 21 guineas and an oak chair for the awdl And it was night." He won the I prize for a poem on Spurgeon in an | eisteddfod in Australia a couple of years | ago. The last prize he received a week ago at Treorky Eisteddfod, the subject of I tH3 awdl being And when morning was Scone." This is a companion ode to the | Li 'slidu-tr.o D'; h'~ iPtj^ss he was engaged in writing a biography of the lure I Rev R Hughes (Tremrudd), Maesteg. The MS. was finished a month ago. He w a,- a well-known member of the Gorsedd, and was many times engaged as an ad- judicator at National Eisteddfodau. He acted in that capacity at the recent Cardiff gathering.

DISCOVERY OF A SKELETON IN A FLINTSHIRE LEAD MINE. Full confirmation has been obtained as to the skeleton recently found in the Trelogan Lead Mine, near Rhyl, bein^ that Bennett Williams, a miner, who belong: to Holywell. It appears that the decer.st-u had a brother named John Williams, since deceased, who was working with him when the accident occurred, and who left a copious diary relating to lncai events. In this the following account of the accident appears Bennett Williams lost his life at Trelogan Mine, November 9, 1849, the running in of the little engine -haft, whilst he wag on a scaffold in the bart, whilst he was on a scaffold in the said shaft repairing the same, and his body I has never since been recovered. I was with him on the scaffold a very few minutes before the collapse, and I had onlv just gone to the surface to assist some men (who were attending to us) to shift the scaffold, which was suspended to the rope of the windlass." The bones are still lying at the police station at Trelogan, and enquiries are being made on the subject by the Flintshire Coroner.

CaULiJ NOT STAND UPRIGHT. I 4T, POTTEK'S HILL, I ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, Dec. zgth, ISQO. DEAK SIR,—A few weejes ago I received one of your pamphlets, and found that one of tae testimonials describes what I suffer-g-rcat Weakness and Pains in my Pack and Sides. I have been under treatment in two hospitals, but can get no lasting benefit. I have tried Patent ;Ieclicines. but they seem to weaken nie rather than give me strength. After reading your panipiiJet, I resolved to try the Quinine Bitters. I have now taken tilree bottles, ,i-.d have derived great benefit. When I commenced taking them I could net stand upright with the pams in my back and sides, but now I am glad to say those pains are gone, and I can walk with ease. I feel stronger, and my appetite is improving. My wife, who suffered much from bad Liver, I seeing the benefit I received from the Bitters, takes it as well, and finds it does her more good than any medicine she ever took. Yours faithfully, W. LANE.

THE WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The Gorsedd in connection with the National Eisteddfod, to be held in Liver- pool next year, is fixed for to-day (Satur- day). The Bards, invited representatives, and members of the General Committee are to assemble at the College Hall, Shaw- street, Liverpool, at two o'clock. A procession will then be formed, headed by a band, and proceed to Bryn A wstyn (Whitley Gardens), where the Gorsedd will be opened and the Eisteddfod pro- claimed at half-past two by the Archdruid Hwfa Mon, assisted by Cadvan, Gwynedd, Dyfed, Watcyn Wyn, Eifionydd, Pedrog, Hawen, Iolo Caernarfon, and others. The ceremony will be followed by the Gorsedd Banquet at the Adelphi Hotel, and in the evening a concert will be held in Hope Hall.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. 1 Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused false teeth, which might as well B be turned into money. Messrs. E. D. & J. B. Fraser, of Princea Street, Ipswich, festabiiBhedp since 1833), buy old false teeth. If you 8<5ndB your teeth to them they will zemit you by return of post the utmost value; or, if pre- ferred, they will make you the beat ofter, and bold the teeth over for your reply. If reference B necessary, apply to :Messr8. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich. B 775D25 B

RHEWL. The "Free Press" can be ob- tained every Friday Evening at the Establishment of Mr. T. H. Roberts, Grocer and Provision Dealer, Glywedog, Rhewl. THE BURIAL GROUND.-For some time past requent complaints have been made by those who have deceased relatives interred at Ithydy- :itgwyn, with regard to the condition of the graves. It appears that fowls belongiug to the occupier of the Chapel House are allowed to stray into the burial ground, the result being 'bat the graves, many of which are so carefully tended, are ill a Btale of disorder owing to the wandering of the fowls. Such a state of things is very annoying to those whose relatives are buried in the oemetery, and it is to be hoped that steps will be taken to do away with the cause of complaint.

JKUTHIN. VISITORS TO LLANKHTCJID —Amongst rhe recent v i sitors to Lianrhvdd Hall, the I residence of Mr Stanley J Weyman, has been Mr Aoland, M.P. THE TKAM8VAAL CRIEIS.-in some of the places of worship cn Sunday reference was made to the crisis in South African afTa-Irs, and prayers were ouored for the prevention of war in the Transvaal. COUNTY COUP.T.-A, sitting of the Caunty Court will take place on Thursday, when a number of interesting cases are down for hearing before Sir Horatio Lloyd. One of the cases will come before » jury. VOLUNTEER PSIZE SHOOTING.-—A formal distribution of prizes won at the annual dhooting competition on Coedma.rchan will be held in the Drill Halt at an early date, when all subscribers are invited to be present. REVISION COURT.-The Revising Barrister will visit Ruthin to-morrow (Saturday), for the purpose of carrying on the annual revision of the list of voters. The Court will be held in the County Hal!. THE CHKISTMAS SHOW—WE understand that he date for the next Christmas Show has been tixed for Thursday, December 14th. A large number of prizes will be offered, including some very valuable and interesting specials." The committee are taking time by the forelook, and pushing forward the arrangements for the show. THE SHF.SP DOG TBIAL3.—At a meeting of the sheep dog trials committee, the secretary, Mr Aiun H William*, submitted a rough jbalacce sheet, showing that there would be a [working balance in hand. All the bills were passed for payment"; and tho Secretary was directed to prepare a final balance sheet, asd to request the Mayor's Auditor to audit it. 'I CHARLEY" AUNT."—Quite a number of Ruthinites went over to Denbigh on Tuesday evening to hear this side-splitting piece, which, in the words of the posters, is enough to make a cat langh. Those who have had the opport- unity of hearing the play need not be told that the house was convoked with laughter from the rising of the curtain to the end of the last scene. Had the management seen their way to come to Ruthin, we are sure they would have been rewarded with a good house. FuunIEN IN CAIP.In the course of an interesting articio bearing this title in the "Windsor Magazine" for this month, the ileurj H. j"r;\Te. t? the Pompier i life saving system carried out at the Blenheim lOaaap last year by the Ruthin Fire Brigade. j" A house on fire," saya the writer, had been built, and to this the escape was run, fixed, and lengthened sufficiently to reach the top window, where a poor fellow, supposed to be in a precarious position, looked beseechingly down as the escape was pitched. Up ran a 11 fireman, and before the audience could repeat the usual i" Jack BobillsoD," the rescued man was being safely brought to the ground. On this occasion the Duke of Marlborough was among the I rescued, being brought safely down by one of the Pcmpier escape men of the plucky Welsh Briaade." The article contains a cood illuatra-, tion of the Ruthin men at work. FUNKEAL OF Ma WILLIAM PARBY.—We regret h) record the death of William Parry, of BorthyD, a young mm who was respected and wall-known to the inhabitants of Ruthin. He had suffered for some months back, but the end came somewhat suddenly and unexpectedly aa he appeared to be progressing. Deceased was a very highly respected young mar, aad his memory will for long hnger in the mind, of bis many friends. The funeral took place on Monday week, the RevWalterJeDkinsofficiatiDg at the house and at the grave. The coffin was of oak with brasa mountings, and was carried by most of the members of the Sunday Schcol Class. The wreaths ware numerous and sent by the following :—Mr Thomas Parry, nephew. Kate and John Hiinry Parry, neice and nephew. Mr Henry Parry, brother- Mr and Mrs Th^T. Parry, Ccrris, brother fl,J11f ;;0Lei. Thomas James Psrvj-, Nephew. Mr Richard Parry, bibber, London. Mr R Lloyd, Bortbyn School. Mr E Powell Jonea, M wro?-atreet. Mrs Halley, Borthyn, Mrs Shear-son, Mwrog-street". Mrs Jonee, Borthyn. The oerdcc at the Church was very impressive, A voluntary was played at the opening, and as the remains were brought into Church, the old Welsh iaymn If Yo y dyfr"ledd was touchingiy rendered, and the "Dead March was played at the end of the service. Much sympathy is felt with the aged mother and family, and hopes that the widowed mother may have strength to overcome her great trial in the loss of a dutiful and affection- ate son. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the many friends for their kind sympathies. TRJI FIRE BRIGADE.—A SKETCH.—In the August number of First Aid," a journal dealing, as its name implies, with matters relating to ambulance work, an interesting sketch appeatia of Mr Theodore Rouw in the capacity of a member of the St John Ambulance Brigade. After alluding to the various positions which Mr Rouw occupies in the town, the writer goes on to say: "As regards the Fire Brigade whieb hp has the honour to command, it is sufficient to say that it has earned the praise of the leading Press of the country. and 00 lire brigade meeting of any extent would be complete without a display by the Ruthin brigade wih their Pompier ladders. The men of bis brigade have been carefully and thoroughly trained m this most valuable method of life-saving from fire, and the way ia which they always carry out thedete.Us of the drills proves t'oat they must have had most capable and careful instruction. Moreover, the generous applause which is at all times be- stowed upon them, shows how thoroughly the public appreciate and recognise the pkill and duiog displayed by the team in the discharge of this somewhat difficult and yet valuable method of rescuing life from Sff. On the Continent and America it har, been for many years one of the best methods of fire rescne, and when witnessing the Ruthin men one cannot help wondering how it is that this drill has not been adopted by other brigades in this country." After giving a brief description of the Pompier system, the writer continues, "In bit own town-indeedeverywhere--Captain Rouw is most popular, but we question whether any of his friends hold him in greater esteem or entertain for him a more kindly feeling than those whom he has made in the ranks of the St John Ambulance Brigade, and on his part, as ¡ an Ambulance fireman and the holder of the St John Ambulance certificate, the Captain enter- tains for his friends iu the sister service an equally warm regard. Captain Rouw has on several occasions formed one of the British contingent who have paid visits to foreign brigades, and in him the movement for a closer connection between the life-saving societies of the world has a warm supporter." The sketch is accompaaied by a capital portrait.

LLANFAIR D.C. I HABVKST FESTIVAL.—The annual harvest I festival was held at the Parish Church on I Wedseaday. Particulars are held over unti! next week.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT AT RUTHIN. "The royal and ancient game of bowls" has recently become very popular at the Ruthin Constitutional Club, and during the short time that the members have taken up the game they have attained a considerable degree of proficiency. Night after night the green is occupied by players who evince great interest in the game. A few weeks ago a grand match took place at Denbigh between the representa- tive? of that town and the Ruthinians. Some interesting play was then witnessed, the home 9 players winning on the aggregate by 11 points. In the singles Denbigh ran out easy winners, but the doubles" put a different complexion on the figures and Ruthin all but caught up their opponents. Considering that the club was so "voung" this was looked upon as a capital performance on the part of the Ruthin men. The return match was played yesterday on the Ruthin green, in the presence of a good nnmber of spectators, several of whom had come over from Denbigh. The weather was all that could be desired, and the games were watched with great interest. The green was in good condition, if anything a little too "lively," but the Denbigh players found it rather difficult at first to get accustomed to the short distance. In the singles a very good game was played between Supt Jones and Mr T II Rigby, but the latter did not bowl nearly so well as at Denbigh, and was beaten by 15 to 10. Mr Moore (playing for Denbigh) and Mr Pattison played a very close game. The latter was leading by a point—14 to 13—when Mr Moore got two in nicely and thus ran out winner. In the game between Mr Rouw and Mr Bryan the former quickly got ahead, but Mr Bryan improved greatly as the game pro- ceeded and eventually he secured 11 points to Mr Rou4,9 15. Mr R Lloyd easily beat Mr Nott by 15 to 3. Mr G Brocklehurst defeated Mr R W Lloyd by the same figures, and Mr R H Tothill proved the victor over Mr Gibbs by 15 to 2. In the other games there was not so large a margin between the winner and loser. Appended are the scores :— Ruthin. Denbigh. T J Roberts 15 v James Hughes 8 T H Rigby 10" Supt Jones 15 G Brocklehurst 15 R W Lloyd 3 R H Tothill 15 J H Gibbs 2 J E Roberts 15 W H Hughes 11 T J Rouw (capt) 15 B Bryan 11 R Lloyd 15 W J Nott 3 Pattinson 14 J Moore 15 H Forder 10 0 P Williams 15 W Brocklehurst 15 James Hughes (for Howel Gee) 4 139 87 Before proceeding with the doubles the players were kindly entertained by the Ruthin Club to a substantial meat tea, a capital repast being placed upon the tables by Mrs Tothill, the manageress at the club. Refresh- ments were also generously supplied ill the grounds during the afternoon. It is singular that whilst at Denbigh the PvAithin players improved greatly in the doubles, the same should happen to the Denbigh side on this occasion, three out of the five games being won by the visitors. Messrs Bryan and Moore defeated Messrs W Brocklehurst and Rigby bv 21 to 8, and Supt Jones and Mr James Hughes proved the victors against Messrs R Llovd and J E Roberts by 21 to 9; whilst in the game between Messrs W H Hughes and W J Nott, and T J Roberts and Pattinson, the honours rested with the former by 21 to 11. A capital game between Messrs Tothill and Lloyd versus it W Lloyd and B Bryan, who was playing for Mr J Howell Gee, ended in favour of the Ruthin representatives by 21 to 10. The most exciting game of all, however, was that between Messrs H Forder and George Brocklehurst, and 0 P Williams and J H Gibbs. The play was very even throughout, and towards the end the excite- ment grew intense. Some time before it was decided the game was being played in semi- darkness, and it was very difficult to dis- tinguish the "Jack." Notwithstanding this drawback, however, some good bowling was seen, and after a stiff contest Ruthin proved victorious by the narrow marym of 21 to 20, the result being received with cheers by the spectators, who in their excitement had flocked on the green. The scores are appended:- ■RUTHIN' DENBIGH. W Brocklehurst } Q B Bryan ") 01 T H Rigby ) 0 Moore J R Lloyd 1 9 Supt. Jones ) Q1 J. E. Roberts j Jas. Hughes ) TJ Roberts „ W H Hughes } 01 — Pattison J W J Nott ) H Forder ") 01 T Williams ") or. G Brocklehurst y Gibbs j R H Tothill "> RW Lloyd T J Rouw ] B Bry-.n (for j xU Howel Gee). 70 93 At tho close of the play, Mr Theodore Rcuw in a few brief remarks thanked the Denbigh players who had come over and so materially contiibuted to the pleasure of the afternoon, and he could only express the hope that this would be only the first of a series of gatherings of the kind. In connection with the billiard table they had had some very enjoyable meet- ings, and he trusted that this would also be the forerunner of many similar fixtures in connection with the Bowling Green (applause). They would upon all occasions be glad to welcome their political opponents there upon social meetings of that kind (hear, hear). Mr James Hughes, on behalf of the Denbigh players, begged to congratulate the Ruthin Club upon the successful results of the games. They had played very pluckily and fully deserved the victory they had achieved. They also wished to tend their sincere thanks to them for the kind hospitality they had extend- ed to them. He could only endorse the hope Mr Rouw had expressed, that this meeting would be the precursor of many such enjoyable afternoons in the future (applause). Mr Hughes then called for three cheers for the Ruthin players, and this having been lustily accorded, a similar compliment was paid to the Denbigh men upon the call of Mr Rouw. and the day's proceedings, which had proved of a most enjoyable nature, came to an end. It will be seen from the scores that Ruthin won on the aggregate by 29 points. "I I

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ST ASAPH DIOCESAN CONFERENCE. To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. Sir,-The annual Conference of the Clergy and Laity of this Diocese, lately held at Corwen, was one of the best attended of these o-atherings which have yet been held, and most useful and valuable in every way. The papers read and the addresses delivered were for tho most part of very nigh order. The Bishop who is always ucli an excellent chairman is to he greatly congratulated on the high tone and [the unanimity which pervaded th<- di.s cussions from beginning to end. His lordship expressed his per,ect willingness to submit to any amount of criticism of his policy, and he alluded to the strictures from the Deanery of Dyffryn Clwyu upon the administration of t^ie Diocesan Clergy Sustentation Fund. It was impossible not to be astonished as welj as amused to observe that not one of th>>e who are so valiant in passing resolutions at ruri- decanal meetings and in writing letters "in large type in the local papers for the purpose of casting aspersions upon the administration of this iund were conspicuous by their absence from the Conference on the day on which the subject was set down for discussion. VVhatare we to gather from such action as this but that these detractors were well aware that they would have no following? Now, sir, would it not be well for the Clergy and Laity of tbe Deanery of Dyffryn Chvyd to ¡ study the excellent addresses which were delivered at the Conference on this very im- portant subject and to act upon the advice which has been triven by the Lay members of the Conference who so warmly advocated the cause of Clergy ? Is Dyffryn Chvyd always to be the Mare Mortuum," tho Mcir 11arw" of the Diocese of St Asaph ? If the Clergy are unwilling to bestir them- selves to gain support for the Diocesan Institutions, let the Laity take the matter into their own hands, and good results will surely follow. A voice will certainly have gone forth from the last Conference which will be heard in every corner of the Diocese of St Asaph calling upon all to put forth their best energies in the work of the Church, whatever that work may be. Real honest efforts of self-sacrifice are loudly called for on the part of both Clergy and Laity, and such efforts when made with a high motive never fail to bring spiritual bene- fits with them.-I am, sir, your obedient servant, CLWYDIAN.

{Copyright.) RURAL LIFE. BY A SON OF THE SOIL. ON PEARS. It is not in all parts of the country that such a sight as the one I saw near the Southdowns a week or two ago is common. This was a small plot of ground which had been turned to pro- fitable use by planting pears on the quince stock, 9ft. apart. At this distance the trees require little pruning, which should be done during the summer, the first pruning of lateral shoots being made about the end of June and the second about the beginning of September. Some of the most profitable for this method of culture are: Beacon, Beurre D. Amauli3 (of which I give an illustration), Bon Chretien, Conference, Doyenne, D'Ete, Emile W. Heyst, Fertility, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Marie Louise, D. Uccle, and Souvenir Du Congres. None of these require DEURRE D. A.NIAIULIS PEAR. Storing. The late winter pears, if i, friit-rooin is provided, will, perhaps, realise higher prices; but pear- .o-oMy constructed fruit- room to keep well during the winter. Wniiiu the last few years exhibitions of pears and apples have become so deservedly popular that large varieties are absolutely necessary for those who intend to exhibit, as without size there is no chance of success, flavour being entirely set aside. The orchard-house enables those yrhu desire to exhibit to do so annually. Trees in pots may be grown in a small space, and the fruit being thoroughly protected and ripened, has com- peted, and will compete, successfully with out Of door fruit, whether from wall or pyramids. The method of growing pears in pots i, simple and certain; an orchard-house without artificial heat, either a lean-to or span raof, will shelter the trees until all the danger arising from spring frosts is past. THE DACHSHUND. After having fought shv of foreign dogs since I first owned a canine of any description, over twenty years ago, I yielded to temptation the other day, and out of curiosity bought a Dachshund puppy. His blood is of the bluest, and so far he has quite come up to expectations. He is intelligent, good-tempered, cleanly, and above all very game. Of "1'58 he has not yet been thoroughlv tosced, for he is only a few months oid, and has a lot to learn, but he ap- peared to be the most inquisitive of the litter, and was not at all shy, even when a strange dog came up to him. "This," I said, "is the dog for me," and judging by what I have already seen I don't think any mistake was made. In select- ing a Dachshund care should be taken to note that the peak is well developed, and that the eyes are rather small and intelligent, and follow the body in colour. The ears should be long, DACHSHUNDS. broad, and soft, set on low, and carried close to the head; the jaws strong, level, and square to the muzzle. As regards the legs and feet, the forelegs should be very short and strong in bone, well crooked, and not standing over; whilst the hind legs should be smaller in bone and higher, the feet smaller. The skin should be thick, loose, supple, and in great quantity coat dense, short and strong. The length from back of the head to root of the tail should be two and a half times height at the shoulder. The fore ribs should be well sprung, and back ribs very short. Any colour is admissible, but the nose should follow I the body colour, and much white is objection- able. The little hound should be low, lou", and graceful, but not cloddy. ANOTHER FOLDING-TABLE. So many inquiries have reached me for parti- culars of the folding-table illustrated a week or wo ago, that I readily accede to the request of one of my readers to furnish details of another, which he has found most useful. This table when in use presents the appearance of an ordinary which he has found most useful. This table when in use presents the appearance of an ordinary substantial dining-table, but by simply un- screwing four wing nut:, the legs can be folded up inside the frame, and five tallies may he stowed or packed away into the space usually occupied by one. It is not necessary to compare this perfected article of furniture with trestles. and other common forms of "collapsible" temporary cables, which usually collapse when filled with the most valuable fragile materials. It is as firm as a good ordinary dining-table when fixed. A glance at the accompanying drawing I NEW STYLE OF FOLDIlIC4 TABLE-LKGS. will shew even to the casual observer, that the principle employed in construction ensures the utmost firmness and stability. The illustration shews the Holdfast Quadrant holding the lea fast, aa in a vice, by means of bolt, which passes through the leg, and is secured by wing nuts. These folding-tables are specially suitable for public dining-rooms, hotels, hydros, camps, and especially suitable for cafea (when thp rooms r have to be quickly cleared for evening parties, &c.), when tne tames can ve luiueu up, J-'1"C; one upon another to form platform for choir, or form a counter for refreshments, &o. The tables, when folded and placed one upon another, form a very solid and reliable platform or dais for musical and other purposes. USE OF MILIC EXTRACT. Great dissatisfaction is felt by those interested in the dairy industry, says the Mark Lane Express, on the subject of representations which have been made to the Board of Agriculture by the East Kent Chamber of Agriculture and others regarding the use of a substance known as milk extract, which is said to be in common use in the coast towns. The Hoard or Agricul- ture has reported that on examination chey could not legally stop its sale. The Chairman of t!Jo Chamber, Mr. W. W. Berry, points out that the substance is used to enable dairymen to make e five hundred gallons. c»it of four hundred g¡¡:.1. ° of milk, and that t1mixture of milk, I water, and extract is sold to the public .3 natural milk. That appeared to him, he said, vO be contrary to the spirit of all legislation on the question of the adulteration of milk. If the Board of Agriculture could not do anything to step this sort of thing, he thought they wanted further powers. The matter is now to be brought before the British Dairy Farmers' Associatior4 with a view to pressure being brought to bear on the Board of Agriculture.

CADBURY'S COCOA, on thq testimony of the Lancet "represents the standard of" highest purity." It is entirely free from all foreign pubstancee, such as kola, malt, tope, See., nor is alkali used to darken the colour (and so deceive the eye). Dr Andrew Wilson, in a recent article in the Illustrated London Newt, writes Cocoa is in itself a perfect food, and requires no addition of drugs whatever. CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure, and should, be taken by old and young, at all times and in all seasons; for Children it is an ideal beverage promoting healthy growth and development in a remarkable degree. Insist on having CADBURY'S, as other Cocoas are often substi- tuted for the sake of extra profit. Sold only in Packet and Tins.

BODFARI. FLINTSHIRE BAPTIST U IOK .-Tho bi- monthly meeting of the Flintshire Baptist Union was held at Bodfari on Monday last. Mr James Jones, of Holywell, presided over the conferences. A gratifying report was given of the course of lectures delivered in the county during last winter, and it was decided to continue them during the coming winter, in order that all the churches may have an opporiunity to hear as many of them as possible. I be con- ference warmly commenced to the notice of the churches the special effort of the friends at Caerwys to wipe ofT the debt remaining on the chapel. We understand that a generous brother in the little church* has promised £100, on condition the re- maining £ 100 be collected by the member** by tie end of the year.—A Sunday School and a Temperance Committee was formed to arrange the work for the coming months as it is intended to hold a temperance meeting in every chapel in the county.— The programme of the united Musical Festival, to be held at Llandudno, waS adopted also for the Gymanfa to be held at Oacrwy?.— In the afternoon and (,vcniog sermons were prcached by the Revs$ Roberts, Ffynnongroew; T Morgan, MoldJ and T Shankland, RhYI,) F COUNTY COUNCTl"

The Flintshire County Council met fit Mold, on Wednesday, in the new ot £ ce?.' which include a well-appointed counc1* charnbrTj Mr Thomas Parry, chairllliln, presided. The Main Roads Committed recommended that an application from t00 London and North-western Railway Cow- pany desiring to divert tbe footpath whicb crosses the Chester and Holyhead ilailw1 eastward from Eyton Sidiug sigoal-box1 ItS the parish of Wh;iiord, be net granted, local feelbeing strongly against i^! Tl'io was confirmed. Attention was call* to a sample of butter which contai*1^ eight grains of boric acid per pound* It was resolved that the clei^ write to the Home Secretary asking that legal standard be fixed imposing upon persons concerned in its manufacture U0 obligations which would tend to iniprove the. quality and purity of butter suppliedt0 the public. It was also decided to addre^ a communication to each District Counc!j urging them to arrange with .their officers to frequently take samples of in their respective districts, and have tb same submitted for analysis bacterioln^' cally. It was further resolved that J public institntions should make a Epecdg point of obtaining milk from her1 guaranteed free from tuberculosis by competent veterinary surgeon, and that Council appeal to the Minister of AgP! culture to assist in carrying out tP subject. b0 With regard to technical education* -j following grants were confirmed ( ,;j Hawarden, £ 38 15s Buckley, 1I5S:.1!1 Connah's Quay, £ 15; Moid^ £ ('<2 l1-'9 Buckley (another portion), £ 22 Holywell, X,7.1) 15s; Flint, £ 20 £65 Maelor, £ ?,! 59; St Asapb, .;1> 168. id The Finance Committee recommend?- the levying of a rate for the ensuing b&- year of 3d in the £ for general coufltf purposes. Thus was confirmed. 0 A motion by Alderman Pennant, that^ amount not exceeding £ 30 be spe11^.°e{ renovating Flint Castle was adopted- •' considerable discussion the Council adj1!' a resolution deprecating the Ti'i'ju V Charge (Rates) Act, 181)9, as^ 3n rantable interference with moneys speCjj| ally allocated to county councils '\1 i Parliament fcr the relief of locar' pi Mr J il sju^ on the I I inflicted upon ftfHl U-r,.)rj3 3UC|1 aS Rut' where ifc had been stated it would ;e difference to the ratepayers of Hd i» £ The voting in fa70ur of the resold U was 27 against 9. The Chairman congratulated the ,1 bers upon the first assembly in the j Council-chamber, and mentioned thai new buildings would become a sour< fJ revenue to the county, and the expend'^ ,1 would be recouped in a few years. then invited the members to lunche°D 'M celebration of the event. a

EPPS'G COCOA ES&ENCE.—A THIN lne choicest roasted nibs of the natural on being subjected to powerful pressure, give forth their excess of oil, for use a Snely flavoured powder—s Pr .#1' which, when prepared with boiling has the consistence of tea, of which i» i3$ with many, beneficially taking the active principle being a gentle nerve sti^^jijli supplies the Deeded energy without l1. £ I., j exciting the system. Sold onlj in labelled t> fjij unable to obtain it of your tradesman* will be sent post free for 9 stamps-" Epps and Co., Ltd., Homoeopathic CIle j London. >M