Denbighshire Free Press

BIH'rHS. BIRTHS. I DA VIES.- September 13th, at Henllan-street, aN ies Denbigh, the wife of Mr Jeremiah Davies, of fI daughter. ROBERTS.—September 18th, at 38. Henllan- Di stroet, Denbigh, tho wife of Mr H Dry hurst Roberts, of a son. MARRIAGE. Ai>LARR> .JONES.—September 14th, at Henilan Church, by the Rev If Humphreys, rector. Albert Acllard, of to Sarah Ann, second daughter of Mr John: Jones, Ochr-y- hryn, B cullan. DEATHS. Jones—September 17th, at Ty Newydd, |: Llwyn, Llanrhaiadr, Isaac Jones aged (>f> years, ainl was interred at Llanrhaiadr Churchyard September 21st. THOMAS. September 13th, Goronwy, the be- loved twin child of Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas, 34, Borthyn-street, Ruthin aged 5 months.

MR. TUDOR HOWELL, M.P., AND THE DENBIGH BOROUGHS. Mr W Tudor Howell, M.P. for the Denbigh Boroughs, who, as we announced in last week's Free Press, has inilllated to his constituents that he does not intend to fight ths seat at the next election, has been approached by the different Associations and a large number of influential supporters, with a view to reconsidering his decision. We hear on the best authority that Mr Howell has fully considered the wishes of his friends, but is unable to see his way to withdrawing his previous intimation, so that a new candidate has to be selected. The Associations have met separately and have each passed a unanimous and most hearty resolution thanking Mr Howell for the faithful manner in which he had represented the boroughs and expressive of high appreciation of his services, and deeply regretting that for professional reasons he feels called upon to sever his connection with the constituency. This strong feeling of regret is shared by the party generally, for notwithstanding the heavy demands made upon Mr Howell by his professional engagements, he was most diligent and attentive in the discharge of his duties, a fact which is shown in an un- mistakable manner by the division lists. Taking the official tabulated returns of the division lists, it is seen that Mr Howell stands amongst the highest batch of mem- bers, other than official members, that is, members of the Government, and he is well ahead of all the other members of the House who, like himself, have other duties to attend to either of a professional or business character; thus it will be seen that he has made much sacrifice to attend to his Parliamentary duties. His many friends in these boroughs will be glad to learn that he does not intend to abandon his political career, but that he is almost certain to be a candidate in a con- stituency within an easy distance of London, and one, that if elected, he could work with thorough satisfaction to himself and his constituents, because being close to town he could keep in constant touch with the members of his party, without in any degree absenting himself from his professional work. His political friends here will watch with interest his future, and rejoice if he is successful in his efforts to enter the next Parliament. As yet there has been no combined meeting of the party to select a candidate, but we understand that Wrexham and Holt have already informally considered the subject, and they are strongly in favour of the Hon Gecfrge T Kenyon, the former member of the borough, being invited to contest the seat. We believe if there is a strong, united feeling in favour of his standing, that Mr Kenyon will do so, for as we sai 1 last week he is now in thoroughly good health and doing much public work, and the party remembering the sphndid fight he made from 1872 to 1885 to win the seat, when he accomplished it, and his work as member for ten years, 1885 to 1895, would rally round him with all the old enthusiastic spirit and welcome him as their leader. Until, however, the selection committee of the whole four associations have met, noth- ing definite can be announced on the subject. I

DENBIGH AND DISTRICT HARVEST ALES.—Is. per gallon, in casks, at A. Andrews, Wine Merchant. u.c. TAPE WORM VICTIMS should try a Is. Packet of Powders from CALDWELL, Johnstone, N.B. 582u.c. SOME LADIES ANP GENT'S BICYCLES, New and Second-hand. Must clear. Over-stocked Grand chance to get a cheap machine. Best makes. Any reasonable offer accepted. BULLER, DENBIGH. 792S20 THJJ: GREATEST DISCOVERY OF MODERN SCIENCE. The marvellous Cure for Corns and Warts I HUGHES' I VERRUCACINE (Registered), is guaranteed to remove the most painful Corn or Wart in a few days without pain or inconvenience. Recommended by the Nobility, Clergy, Gentry, Physicians and Surgeons. Prepared only by R. D. HUGHES, Dispensing Chemist, DEXBIGH. RESULT OF DRAW for Cushion Tyre Bicycle. Winning number 21. William Roberts, Llan- fair D.C. DENBIGH MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—Fowls, 2s 6d to 3s Gd per couple ducks, 4s to 5s eggs, a 12 to 14 for Is fresh butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb.; small tubs, ll$d to Is Ad. HORSE dALES. W e beg to remind our readers that entries for Mr Frank Lloyd's Great Horse Sales at Wrexham on October 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Gth finally close by this (Saturday's) post. This is expected to be one of the best sales of the year, and owners of genuine horses cannot do better than patronise it. Full particulars will bo found in our advertising columns. TOWNSEND POST OFFICE.—THE Branch Post Office at Townsend has now been taken over by Miss Hughes, who was postmistress previous to the business being taken over by Mr J T Meirion Jones. The branch office is now opened next door to the shop where it was previously held, and we feel sure that the business will be carried on by Miss Hughes in a trustworthy manner as hitherto. FOOTBALL MATCH.—The Denbigh team are to-morrow advertised to play against the Barbarians," when a good game may be anticipated. The game is timed to commence at a 30, and the price for admission is as usual, 3d. The Denbigh team will be represented as follows:-Goal, W Price; backs, G L Row- botham and R P Roberts; half-backs, R T Williams, E J Edgar and A E Ellison; forwards, Francis Goodwin, D R Aubrey, H A Row- botham, R Roberts and R T Edwards (capt). DEPARTURE OF A NOTED YOCAMST.—Mr J T Meirion Jones, of the Townsend Stores and Post Office, has departed for Wrexham, there to carry on his business as grocer and provision dealer. We feel sure that this well-known baritone soloist will be missed from amongst us, as he was a persou who, during his rather short stay in Denbigh, had made many friends, by his courtesy and wiilingncss to try aud please all, and all wish him success in his new, or rather o d, choice of abode, as Mr Meirion Jones first came to Denbigh from Wrexham district, and he is sure to bo v.'oicomed hf1,"k again. At.m\NAC Y GWEITHIWR" FOR 1900.—The above Almanac, which is published annually by the Quinine Bitters Company, Llanclly, is one of the most useful booklets issued in the Welsh language. In recent years, it hAs met with such success that thousands anxiously look forward for the dn In of its publication. We are glad to see that the Almanac lor li)U0 is as good, if not better, than those published hitherto. Although it is but a small book of 32 pages, it contains a great amount of useful information to meet the requirements of all classes of readers, and it is to be had gratis wherever Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is sold.

MARRIAGE OF MR DA YID DAVIES, LIVERPOOL, TO MISS M. MILLWARD, DENBIGH. An interesting wedding took place last Thursday at the Welsh C.M. Chapel, Stanley- road, Bootle, the contracting parties beiwr Mr David Davies, N. and S. Wales Bank, Li verpool, and Miss Martha Millward, daughter of the Mr Thomas Millward, of Gladstone Villas, Denbigh. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev Griffith Ellis, M.A., assisted bv the Rev John HuHies, M.A.' Fitzciarence-street. The bridegroom was accoinpaaitd by Mr Hugh Owen, Rhianva, as best *man, and Mr Walter Roberts. The accompanied by Mr Hugh Owen, Rhianva, as best :mall, and Mr Walter Roberts. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in- law, Mr Edward Roberts, was charmingly attired in a gown of silver and fawn bengaline silk, trimmed with cream silk applique and mousseline-de-soie. She carried a shower bouquet of white exotics, and wore a gold watch and chain, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Maggie Roberts (niece) and Miss Sallie Davies (sister of the bride- groom), wore dresses of fawn silk canvas over white silk and cream lace and chiffon hats. They carried bouquets of pink roses, and wore gold curb bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom. After the wedding breakfast, the happy pair left for the Lake District and Scotland, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents were numerous and costly, including :—Mr Edward Roberts, cheque. Mrs Edward Roberts, case of silver fish eaters and servers. Mr Davies (father), dining-room suite. Mr and Mrs Mavsmor Gee, Ruthin, silver sardine dish. Mr and Mrs Benson Evans, Den- bigh, silver cruet and table silver. Misses Maggy. Ada, and Myfanwy Roberts, silver tea and coffee service. Mr Walter Roberts, silver afternoon tea tray. Miss Davies, Walnut dining-room table. Misses Sally and Lily Davies, marble clock, and bronzes, and brass kettle on stand. Mrs and Miss Millward, Liverpool, silver salt cellars. Mr and Mrs Henry Millward, silver cake basket. Mr and Mrs John Millward, tapestry table cover. Mr and Mrs Edward Millward, silver fruit stand. Mr and Miss Millward, Pres- tatyn, silver water jug. Mr James Jones, Henllan, cheque. Mrs Davies, Colwyn Bay, siver toast rack. Miss Davies, Colwyn Bay, brass hearth brush. Miss Bessie Morgan, silver cake basket. Misses M and E Twiss, carved oak tray. Mrs Hugh and Mrs Robert Roberts, Trefnant, satin eider down quilt. Mr and Mrs Robgent, Newport, painted panel. Mr W 0 Roberts, Llanilyfni, brass dinner gong. Misses Fraser, Pensarn, silver pie dish. Mr Hugh Owen, Rhianva, Dresden vases. Mr and Mrs Jones, Ruthin, breakfast cruet. Mr and Mrs George Jones, Denbigh, Bohemian glass fruit stand. Mr and Mrs Hugh Lloyd, pair silver serviette rings. Mr Ted Roberts, Bootle, silver luncheon cruet. Alderman and Mrs Thomas, Bootle, silver tea caddy. Mrs Roberts, Birkenhead, afternoon tea cloth. Miss Nellie Roberts, Birkenbead, brass ink- stand. Mr and Mrs Edkins, silver preserve dishes. Rev and Mrs Griffith Ellis, case silver tea spoons. Dr and Mrs Hugh Williams, case of silver carvers. Mr and Mrs Williams, Brunswick-road, pair of vases. Mr and Mrs Howel Gee, Denbigh, case silver afternoon tea spoons. Mr Owen, Sefton park, coffee kettle and saucepan. Mr J R Pierce, cheque. Mr James Hughes, Bootle, silver Queen Anne tea- pot. Mr Lewis Jones, silver and Worcester butter dish. Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Bootle, silver salt cellars. Mr J J Williams, Liverpool, brushes. Mr and Mrs Lumley Davies, Bootle, silver salad and flower bowl. Mr and Mrs R J Williams, Bootle, silver luncheon trav. Miss LizzieRoberts, Denbigh, silver tomato dish. Mr P Williams, N & S W Bank, brass flower stand Mr and Mrs Chambers, Everton. silver serviette ring. Mr and Mrs R Roberts, Everton, silver muffineers. Mr J E Owens, Denbigh, silver jam dish. Mr and Mrs Thomas Parry, Bootle, serviettes. Mr and Mrs .Fred Roberts, Denbigh, silver toast rack. Alderman and Mrs William Jones, Bootle, Royal Worcester card tray. Mrs Roberts, Beacon-lane, set of jugs. Misses Jones, Gladstone-villas, pair silver mounted flower vases. Mrs Grace Hughes, Denbigh, counterpane. Miss Pollie Hughes, toilet covers. Miss Williams, Ershine- street, silver serviette rings. Mrs Hughes, Vale-street, embroidered tray cloth. Miss Keeling, brass flower stand. Nurse Williams, Denbigh, Dresden plate. Mrs Williams Gee, Ruthin, white shawl. Miss Williams, Glan- clwyd, silver knife rests. Mr and Mrs E O Roberts, Norwood Grove, combined silver and Doulton ware fruit stand. Miss Jones, Holy- well, silver salad carvers. Misses Gwen and Ellen Roberts, Bootle, flower vase and fruit dish. Mr and Mrs Moses Roberts, damask table cloth. Mrs R 0 Jones, The Brook," half-dozen silver bon-bon dishes. Dr Owen, Denbigh, silver bon-bon spoons. Mrs Evans, Bootle, cheese dish. Dr and Mrs Vaughan Roberts, silver flower vases. Misses Jones, Gleave-street, dozen cut glass tumblers Mr and Mrs David Jones, Bootle, silver butter dish. Mr and Mrs Lewis Morriston, satin cushion. Mr and Mrs John Davies, Bootle, chest of tea. Mr and Mrs John Evans, Edge- lane, silver revolving dish. Miss Roberts, Prysel, Trefnant, Roman satin cloth. Mr William Williams, Bootle, damask table cloth. Mr and Mrs Humphreys, Bootle, silver toast rack. Mr and Mrs Jones, Bootle, silver crumb scoop. Miss Gregory, Bootle, silk table centre. Mr 0 Williams, Bootle, afternoon tea cloth. Mr Roberts, Gronant House, Denbigh, cheque. Mrs Williams, Perth-street, volume, "Enwogidn Cymru." Mrs Roland Evans, volumes, Pennant's Tours." Mrs Owen, Queen's-road, pair Venetian flower vases. Miss Owen, china bread platter. Mr' Dodd, oriental cushion. Messrs W Jones, W D Williams, J Lloyd Williams, rosewood revolving bookcase. Misses E and M Hughes, Aubrey-street, flower vase. Mr and Mrs R W Jones, Swansea, case silver nutcrackers and grape scissors, Mr B T Jenkins, Liverpool, picture.

THE "BURIAL FEES AT EGLWYSWEN, STORMY SCENE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. COUNCILLOR HOWEL GEE IN A IKENZY, AND TALKS OF AN "lXFERNAL" RULING. At the Denbigh Town Council meeting on Tuesday last, Mr Howel Gee had given notice on the agenda to call attention to the scale of burial fees in operation at Eglwyswen Churchyard. He had only uttered the four words "I have great pleasure," when Mr Griffith interposed and said, If Mr Gee proposes to move number 9 on the agenda I beg to rise to a point of order before he does so. I would like to ask whether such a matter as is placed on the agenda can possibly be in order before us. He calls attention to new fees per- taining to the burial ground at Eglwyswen. I should like to know what on earth this Council can have to do with this matter any more than we have to do with the charges which Mr Gee makes in the carry- ing on of his own trade? Surely we are irot going to discuss the charges for every- n ZD thing in the borough. If you want to test the tiling in any way we must ask ourselves whether we have the puwer— whct'iMfi* we have power to alter or raise the fees. We have no jurisdiction over the In:rial ground, nor have we power to raise or decrease the fees. If any illegal fees are being charged there, there is a legal remedy no doubt, but it seems to me that this matter is absolutely out of order. Mr Gee Upon this point of order Mr Griffith Xo, io, 1 want the Mayor's ruling upon my point of order. 1.1l Mayor said it was m order for Mr Gee to speak upon the point of order. Mr Gee I presume nobody else is going to call attention to this point of order, because if so, I shall want to reply to them as well. If Mr Griffith has enunciated all the views with regard to tiiat party I will reply to him now. Mr Griffith (emphatically) I know nothing about party. The Mayor If anyone rises to speak I will allow you to reply, Mr Gee. Mr Gee Very well. Now Mr Griffith asks what we, as a Town Council, have to do with this matter. I would point out to you, Mr Mayor, that we have a good deal to do with it, and that this matter has been the subject of a long correspondence which I think I can call your attention to as being on the minutes. There has been a long correspondence between my late father and the Town Council, between the Town Council and the churchwardens and between my father and the churchwardens. It has been a three-cornered fight, and as the total result of that correspondence it was decided that the fees in both Burial grounds should be precisely similar. The Town Clerk then read an extract from the correspondence mentioned, which read I will further make this remark, that if the extension committee make this proposal with a view to removing the difficulty alluded to I will accept it, although my friends prefer Eglwyswen, provided the terms in the Cemetery are to be precisely the same as in "Whitchurch after the extension is completed." This was part of a letter from the late Mr Gee to the then Mayor in reference to the ex- tension of Whitchurch. Mr Gee Therefore, Mr Mayor, we are connected in this way with the question. But we have several other reasons for which we should take an interest in this very vital question. In the first place from a sanitary point of view. Mr Griffith here rose to speak. Mr Gee Excuse me. Mr Griffith: I submit Mr Gee (excitedly) I am speaking to the point of order and I insist upon it. Mr Griffith Don't excite yourself. Mr Gee I insist upon being allowed to speak. Mr Griffith (warmly) And I insist upon pointing out where you are wrong. I say you are not now speaking on the point of order. Mr Gee Let the Mayor decide. I say we are in order, because we are the Sani- tary Authority, and supposing any poor woman brings her dead husband to that place ——— Mr Griffith That is entering into the merits of the question again. The Mayor You must confine yourself to the new scale of fees, Mr Gee. The question of sanitation is out of order. Mr Gee No, sir; we are bound, as a Sanitary Authority to bury the dead-to see that they are buried. Then again, the Town Council are bound to provide a burial ground under the Public Health Interment Act. Now I say this scale of fees has to do with that matter as well, and I maintain on these three counts that I am in order in calling attention to this. The Mayor: The Town Council has provided a new burial ground. Mr Gee Those are the three grounds upon which I submit I am in order, and seeing that you are yourself a church- warden, Mr Mayor, I hope you will extend to us every liberality in this matter, and that you will not decline to allow this matter to go on. Mr Robert Owen May I say one word ? Mr Griffith: I think I have a right to say one word. Mr Gee How many speeches is Mr Griffith allowed to make ? Mr Griffith I have a perfect right to reply. Mr Gee I beg your pardon, you cannot do so. The Mayor allowed Mr Griffith to proceed. Mr Griffith Mr Gee has used one y strong argument which goes against him that is, that we have provided a burial ground and established fees. That shows that we have nothing to do with any other burial ground. Mr John Davies Why was that burial ground —— j The Mayor: Excuse rue, Mr Robert Owen was up first. I call upon him. Mr John I)avles No, no, I know why it was very well. The Mayor Excuse me, Mr Davies, Mr Roberts Owen if you please. Mr Owen I would like to ask the Town Clerk, through you, has not the Parish Council something to do with this ? Mr Griffith (warmly) Again I say all this must come after you have decided the point of order. Mr Robert Owen (continuing) In other parishes the Parish Council do the work that used to be done by the vestry, and I think the Parish Council are the authority under that Act. Mr John Davies here rose again to speak. Mr Griffith I will have the Mayor's ruling on this point oi order first. Mr John Davies I will explain it all to you (laughter). Mr Griffith You can explain if you like, but we will have the ruling first. The Town Clerk T must say it is most unusual for all the members of the Council to rise to speak on a question of a point of order. The rule is that a person rises to a point of order, and then it is decided one way or the other, the whole Council cannot get up and speak on a point of order. Mr John Davies But Mr Town Clerk Mr Gee Well, it is done now, and we would like to have your ruling. The Mayor I rule you out of order, Mr Gee, because we have nothing to do with the Whitchurch Churchyard. If it had been the 'Jci.ieiery, where we make the I i would not have done it. Mr Gee (excitedly) I am very sorry to hear it, especially as you are a church- warden, and I think you should allow your actions to be discussed here. I am I surprised. I am astounded (striking the table exeitediy). I think you are gagging l) C' us (again striking the table). The Mayor I cannot reply to you. I know my duty and I can't do any more. Mr Robert Owen I am surprised too, because it interferes with the whole of the borough. 0 The Mayor You should have attended the vestry. Mr Gee How could we when there was no notice ? It is the parson's fault that he does not do it. The Mayor: It was there, Mr Gee, I saw it myself. Mr Gee (excitedly): How did you see it; did you see it behind the door, where the parson stuck it ? Cries of Order, order. The Mayor It was for six days on the board by the door of St Mary's Church. Mr Griffith I appeal to you not to make us a laughing stock to the people outside (hear, hear). Mr Gee (rising again excitedly) Why didn't the parson send notice to us as a Town Counc*,l ? Why didn't he send notice to the Press ? The Mayor I cannot answer that. Mr Gee worked himself up to a great pitch of excitement and passion, and con- tinued to speak in a very excited manner, s-triking the table with his fist and shouting out It is villainous it is scandalous." Mr Robert Owen It is really a shame. The excitement now became intense, and nearly all the Councillors appeared to be speaking at the game time. Above the hubbub, however, could be heard the voice of the Mayor crying Order, order," and "Kindly obey the ruling of the chair." The Town Clerk endeavoured to proceed with the business of the Council, but for some moments his voice was lost in the general uproar, and above all the other voices could be heard that of Mr Gee, shouting in a loud tone 11 It was an under- handed, hole and corner meeting." Finally he exclaimed, I leave this meeting as a protest against your infernal ruling (an expression which caused great sensation), and thus a most uproarious and exciting scene came to an end. [The other business of the Council ap- pears on page 7.]

DENBIGH VOLUNTEERS. TRADESMEN'S PRIZE SHOOTING. On Tuesday evening, the distribution of the Tradesmen's Prizes to the Denbigh Volunteers took place at the Drill Hall. The prizes for the best shooting at the 400 yards range had been generously given by the loca tradesmen as an encouragement to the volunteers to become proficient in the use of the rifle. The first prize was taken by a recruit, W C Williams, with a score of 24 points out of possible V5. This is not quite as good as last year, when the pos- sibls score was made, but it is an excellent score for a recruit, The prizos this year numbered 150, which is however a decrease of 6 on that of the previous year. The following is the scores and the LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS :— Private W C Williams 24, Private T Shill 22, Colour sergt W G Helsby 22, Private G W Wainwright 22, Private J Williams 21, Sergt R Price 21, Private K Jones 21, Corpi W Williams 21, Private John Hughes 21. Private C Boycott 21, Sergt W J Nott 20, Privates J C Davies 20, R Roberts 19, It P Jones 19, R Williams 19, P Jones 18, Sergt T Roberts 18, Private J W Jones 18, Lance- Corp! R Williams 18, Lanee-CLrpi W Bar:ley 18, Corpi R McGill 17, Private E Wynne 17, Private J R Duskers 17, Srgt L W Sayle 16, Corpi J 0 Thomas 16, Privates E Roberts 16, E T Hughes, 16, T Davies 15. J Lyon 14, T Wynne 14, D Davies 12, T A Davies 12, W A Roberts 12, R G Williams 12, W W Begen 12, Riohard Williams 11, F Pritchard 11, W E Lewis 11, E Hughes, 11, Lance-Corpl W Pritchard 11, Privates E J Edgar 10, W C Dew 10, C P Newman 10, W Parry 10, E Jones 10, T E Llord 10, J Wynne 9, W H Davies 9, J H Emmanuel 9, A L Chaloner 8, Bandmaster C M Humphreys 8, Private R Parry Jon.s 8, Band-sergf John Jones 8, Privates H Dew 6, W Hall 6, E 0 Jone- 5 THE FOLLOWING TRADESMEN GAVE PRIZES Mr Wheeler, 2s; Messrs E P Jones, pound of 'ea Mr 8 M DaPon, 2s 61; Mr Capper, 2s 6d; Mr 1) Williams, grocer, half pound of tea Mr R G Williams, Eagles Inn, bottle of spirits; Miss Jones, Dinorbeu Arms, Bodfari, 5s; Messrs Angel & Co, firkin ov beer M r Bellamy, a prize; Messrs Dicks & Co pair bf slippers; Messrs E T Jones & Co a prize; Mr Fred Rober's, Is; Mr Jamea Green, a lamp; Mr W H Evans, Chirk Shop, pound of tea; Mr Buller, a pipe Mr I> Hughes, pair of slippers Mr John Green, value 2s; Mr T Bartley, 2s 6d; Mr J Bartley, Hand Inn, 2s 6d Mr Parry, cooper, aii usual; Mr Helsby, half a duzen photQB; Mr Joyce, pin or brooch; Mr I Bower, Is; Mr J E Jones, hairdresser, comb and bru-h; Mr W Roberts, butcher, as usual; Mr J Williams, painter, Is Mr T J' nes, grocer, Heullau-street, pound of tea; Mr Morris, grocer, Benllan-etreet, pound ot tea Mr V, Edwards, grocer, half-pound of tea; Mr Homan, comb and brush; Mrs Jones, Harp Inn, 2s 6d; Mrs Nott, value 33 6d Mr Price Jones, groc-r, pound of tea Mrs R A Davis, a tie: Mr J Palmer, 2,; Messrs A <v T A stiford. pound of tea or coffee: Mr J ETIG.TR, c uple of rabbits; Mr Chvyd Pierce, BOOT.E wine: Mr Parry Wil- liams, pound of tea Supt Jones, 2s Mr W IT Pierce, Is AIR T W Davies. leg of mut- ton IIJR T J IVill-lams, value 7s 6d Mr J H Gibbs, 2; 6d Messrs Connah & Co.. bicycle jam? Messrs Jones Bros (iraperp. a tie Admirer of Military, 2s; Mr W Hughes, Loudon, 2s 6U; Mr Pritchard, Pen y bank, 56-ibs of potatoes; Mr A Jones, Crest, a prize; Mr Jordan, Rhyl, box of viuo Mr Jordan, Rhyl, box ot minerals; Mr Tankerey, 5s; Mr John Haig, 53; Mr P Williams, piumber, 2s: Mr H Dryburst Roberts, bu'eber, shoulder of mutton or lamb Mr Roberts, Railway Inn, bottle of whiskey; Mrs Joues, Soutbsea. bottle of port wine Miss Wbeway. set of jogs or pair of frames Mr Lloyd Davies, grocer, AS usual; Rev E J Davies, 2s; Rev H Eaton 'i homas, 2s; Mr R G Jones, draper, a hat; Mr J Davies. butcher, shoulder of muiton; Mr Hugh Wiiiiarns, tailor, a hat; Mr Hughes, veterinary surgeon, 2S 6D; Mr LL Price, basket of vegetables Mr R D Hughes, gardener, 12-lbs of apples; Mr R Ellis, butcher, leg of mutton Mr R Jones, foundry, 2s Mr Cooke, Talbot, 2s 6:1 Mr Rut'cr, a tie Mr Benson Evans, a iar of Is (3d Mr Lloyd, saddler, pair of t RUU'RT8' saddler, pair of braces -A ? JOOES> grocer, half-pound of tea; Mr E Hughes, seedsman, basket of veget- ables MR Knowles, a scarf Mr R Llü, d, Gwaenmng Bach, Is; Mr Adams, surveir, Is; Mr T Beiiis. Is; Mr R Davies (Town OLERFR'S oScesj, Is Salisbury Arms, Tre- meirchion Is White Lion, bottie of gin Hawk and Buckle, bottle of gin Mr Lewis, grocer, half-pound of tea Mr W Roberts, Geinas, sack OF potatoes; Mr Jonah Jones, fish; Messrs Catli and Co value 7s 6D; AIESTS Salisbury and Lloyd, load of fire- wood Mr Pierce Davies, butcher, shoulder d mutton Mr Humphreys Jones, butcher, leg of mutton; Miss Croraar, Portland P Rce, pair of slippers Miss Jones, Back Row Ho'el, bottle of whiskey Mr Thomas, Goiden Lion, 2s Mr Van "BAN. poneTi- ui I-r, Is 6i; Mr Jone- snaith, Is Sd Messrs K Jones & Co., 2s Mr D Williams, aucioneer, a prize; Mr L'oyd, Leopard Inn, Is; Mr D Hamer. grocer, half-pound of tea Mr D Williams, mason, Is; Mr Gwilym Parry, Is; Mrs J P Jones, con- fVctimer, pound of tf-a; Mr Roberts, I Farmers' Iun, a prize Mr S Roberts, 2< 6d; Mrs Andrews, bottle of brandy Mrs Morris, I couple of rabbits; Mr J S Roberts, 5s Mr Hughes, Britannia, bottle of whiskey Mr Chaloner, bottle of brandy; Mr Evans (.Iellard's), a lamp Mr Hutchinson, pound of tea; Mr Hughes, Crown, bottle of rum Mrs Edgar, junr., par of pictures Mr J M Davies, Is; Mr Richard Jones, Asylum, Is, Mr Keepfer, junr half-dozen epoonsl Mr Keepfer, senr., pin or brooch Star Shop. pound of tea; R Owen, grocer, pound of tea; Mr Hughes (Pioneer Co.), hat; Admirer of Volunteers, 2s; Mrs Hines, goods value 2s 6d; Mr Lloyd Jones, 2s; Messrs Stead and Simpson valua 7s 6d; Manager ditto, ls; Mr D H Davies, pair of pictures Mr Mellard, as usual; Mr D Jones, Berllan, ls 6d; Messrs R Evans & Co., half-a-ton of coal; Messrs Jones & Wynne, balf-a-ton of coal; Messrs Roberts & Lloyd, 5-cwts of coal; Mr Fox, 2s 6d; Mr Foulkes Roberts, 2s 6d Denbigh and Rn hin Timber Co., load of firewood; Mr G Jones, Eglwyswen, 2s 6d; Mr T C Jones, 2s; Mr Roberts, Foxhatl, 3 pecks of potatoes Mr J Davies, surveyor, ls Mrs Thomas, Post-ofiice Jane, hlfpoundof tea; Mrs Roberts, poulterer, a fowl; Mr T Roberts, grocer, pound of tea Mr Herzig, Bodfari, 2s Mr Howel Gee, 5s Mr Bow- dage, sack of potatoes; Mr Houghton, Broadleys, potatoes Messrs Harrisou Jones & Co tea Mr D Jones, Graig, Is; Mr Rice Jones, a prize.

THE RELEASE OF CAPTAIN DREYFUS. In the words of the official document Capt Dreyfus has been pardoned." What a mockery it is to pretend to pardon an innocent man, whilst his vile and perjured military persecutors go free, but it is a way they have in France," and all sympathisers with poor Dreyfus must be glad of his release, which is the only chance 3 of saving his life and giving him comfort and peace in the company of his devoted wife and family. Captain Dreyfus arrived at Carpentras, South of France, on Thursday morning, and proceeded to the house of M. Valabregue, one of his relatives. He was accompanied by his brother and his nephew. He will be amongst his friends at the residence of his brother-in-law, who has been established as a cloth merchant in the town for twenty-five years. His wife also arrived there from Paris last night. Captain Dreyfus's health does not at present-permit of his receiving visitors, but his family expect that the favourable climate of this district, in which he intends to spend several months, will go far to restore his strength. The following declaration by Captain Dreyfus is published in the Revisioniit papers The Government of the Republic restores me my liberty, but without honour it is nothing to me. From to-day I shall continue to prosecute my efforts for the reparation of the frightful judicial error of which I am still the victim. I wish all France to know through a definite judgment that I am innocent. My heart will only lie appeased when not a Frenchman remains who will Impute to me a crime which another committed. (Signed) .ALF1ŒD DREYFUS General Gallifit has issued an order to the Army announcing the pardon, and commanding all that the incident is now closed."

— DEATH OF MRS. TOPTH, OF CEIiRIGLLWYDION. It is with the deepest regret that we chronicle the death of 1\.m Tooth, of Cerrigllwydion, LJanyajs, near Denbigh, which occurred suddeuly on Monday eyerl- ing last, at her residence, the sad event evoking widespread regret, intensified i y itlio suddenness thereof. The deceased, Louisa Janette Anne Tcoth, was the only child and heiress of the late Mr Edward Lloyd Edwards, of Cerrigllwydion and Braichyceunant, and she was married in 186;- to Mr Meredyth Richards, of Caer- ynwch, near Dolgeliey, who died in 1,70. after 10 years of married ,M r Richards was the Chairman of the Merion- ethshire Quarter Sessions, and an exti^mely well known and popular public iran. By this marriage there was a family of children, three sons and two daughters, and these survive to mourn her loss. The eldest son is Mr R E LI Richards." of Caerynwcb, who is the High Sheriff of Merionethshire the other two sons are in the Army, whilst the eldest of the two daughters is married to the Rev F P Watkin Davies, of Llanfachreth, Dolgeliey, who is a brother of Mr E O Wa Davies, of PJas-yc-Green, Denbigh. In April, 1804, Mrs Richards was again married at St Paul's, Ivniglitsbridge, to the Rev Charles Tooth, M.A., of St Mark's, Florence. Mr Tooth, however, passed away in August of the same v.ar, having only been married four months previously. He suffered irom aii,,ii pectoris, which proved fatal after a very short, painful illness. Mr", Tooth's mother, Mrs Martha Atkins, is still living at Farley Castle, Reading. Mrs Tooth", whose age was fifty-eight years, on the day of her death, in the cany part of the day, busily engaged in the harvest thanksgiving decorations in Lhn- ynys Church, and it is presumed jV( j:w rather tired she had retired to rest rsf? 7r earlier than usual to her bedroom, wlere she was discovered by her maid, about eight o'clock in the evening, dead. Mrs Tooth, it appears, had pieviouslv [¡pen troubled with heart disease, irom" which disease she died. The deceased was a lach- who owned considerable property, including the Cerrigllwydion and Caerynwch Estates, and she also had a London residence. She was always spoken most highly of by her tenants as a fair and generous landowner, and she was a thorough business woman. She was a lady who was well-known for her charity and the deep interest which she took in all good works, as is instanced by her being engaged even on the day of her death in the decoration of the Church ior the harvest thanksgiving services. She will certainly be sadly missed by rich and poor alike, for the latter had always in her a most generous friend and helper. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday), at eleven o'clock, at Llanynys Church.

LLANRWST LICENSING SESSIONS. The following report was read at these- sessions by Supt George Jarvis ro the Licensing Justices for the Petty Sessional Division of Uwchddulas. Gentlemen,—I beg to report for your informa- tion that this division contains 34 fully-licensed houses—one eff ale and spirit and one whole- sale wine and epirir, making a total of 36; the standing population last census was 7,589, (riving an average of 210 to each license j 16 licensed houses io this division have a Bix days and 18 have a seven days. During the year 127 persons were apprehended and summoned for drunkenness, including two for being drunk on Sunday, 113 were convicted, this is a decrease of 18 apprehended and summoned, and 20 convicted on the preceding year. The following licenses were also transferred during the year, viz :-The Cresent Inn, Glan Conway New Inn, Llanrwst; Grown Inn, Llanrwst; Holland Arma, Glan Conway; Black Horse, Llanrwst; Cambrian Vaults, Llanrwst; Star Inn, Llanrwst; and the Bed Lion, Llanrwst. With reference to the new plans of the Star Inn, Llanrwst, which have been approved of by your worships, I beg to inform you that the alterations to the building have commenced. With reference to the sale of intoxicants to children undir the age of 13 years the circular issued by Major Leadbetter to the publicans has proved efffcta* intoxicants now are mostly carried by adults, who receive payment for their trouble. The police have received instructions to take the names of publicans serving children under the age of 13 years with intoxipantf. During the year all the licensed iiouaes bave been very well conducted, and I have no objection to any of the licenses being renewed. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, GEORGE JARVIS, Superintendent.

"CLEVER COOKS can add to their list of dishes the preparation of choice dainties for the Dinner and Supper Table, by consulting the pagea of a little book entitled pastry and sweet?,' civen to all co iks sending their addresses to ALFRED BIRD A.4D SONS Birmingham. Every lady and housekeeper in the land should have Pastry and sweets handy for reference. There is nothing to pay, and the book will be sent by return of post Free to any Âdda.

GETTING IN THE HARVEST OF THISTLES. The larW s1; tenant of one cf the best-managed estates in North Wales, whose farm lie, within a radius of one hundred miles of the Llanfair D.C. Church tefple has lately been so busily engaged in the work of fromoting Limited Liability Companies that, this year, I be quite forgot to carry cut that mos-t important. worK of a tenant f a- mer. viz:—To cut the thistles on hia f-»rm. But the forgottul tenant I was agreeably ?—(or otherwise) surptised to find, that a gentleman, well knewn to be a mortal enemy to a September standing and thriving crop of thistles, had come to tic rescue, by kindly sending a gang of sturdy vcotnen to exterminata the forgotten crope. It ia to be hoped that his silent rebuke may have the desired effect, and that next year we shall find our forgetful fiiend to the fore with bit thietle htmslt

CAERWYS. IMPROVEMENT.—A cottage, in South-street, lately occupied by Mr Llewelyn Jones, game- keeper, has undergone considarable alterations, and is now an ornament to the street. The work has been executed by Mr Edward Davies, Ffynon-y-cjff, and it redounds much to his credit. We hear that the owner (llr Roberts of Oswestry), intends to take up nis residence here as soon as it is made habitable. THE CEMENT WORKS.—There are indications that the Afonwen Cement Works ill soon be in full swing again. Extensive alterat out have been made in the kilns and machinery, and the naoagers are advertising for workmen. It was a great blow to Caerwys when ttie work stopped, for many people were thrown oui of employment. We are told, on good authority, that no better ingredients for the manufacture of cement can be found than in this particular locality. Now that a strong company has been formed, it is to be hoped that the ect-erpme will meet with that degree of euccets, which will enable the proprietors to find employment for the many hands which had the misfortune to be 180 suddenly and unexpectedly discharged. HARVEST THANKSGIVING —These ferviceS have now been fixed as follows:—Thursday evening, September 28, evensong in English, when the special preacher will be the Bev Silas Evans, of 8t Asaph, and on Friday, the 29th, Welsh evensong, when the pnlpit will be occupied by the Rev James, Welsh chaplain, Chester. It is much to be regretted, that since these services have been fixed, the place has been placarded with the announcement of a circus visiting that town on the first of these days, and the performances announced are to take place at the same time as the services. The joung and thoughtless may possibly be induced to seek fer pleasure -wd amusement, but we are persuaded that the majority wih give preferenci to the opportunity of returning thanks to the Giver of all good things for the late bountiful harvest which has been eafely gathered in.