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Vrrr^=. —-.-sr.-r Great Gathering…
V rrr^=. —- .-sr. -r Great Gathering OF Tenantry and Others at Ruthin Castle. Meeting Her Grace THE Duchess of Westminster. MOST ENJOYABLE FUNCTION. Colonel W Cornwallis West, Lord Lieutenant f the county, and Mrs "W est issued mvU;.tiona to the Mayor and Corporation of Buthia and all subscribers io the presents, given to Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster on her marriage last year, including the tenantry on the estate, to an entertainment at Ruthin Castle on Wednesday last, from three to jtix o elock, to meet the Duke and Duchess ef Westminster. It had been intended to carry out this pleasant function soon after the marriage, but it was found impossible last year to arrange such a gathering, much to the disappointment of the Duke and Duchess, as well as of Colonel and Mrs Cornwallis West, and upon this occasion the arrangements also proved an- fortqnate in one particular, as Col. West informed the assembly, inasmuch as the Duke was not able to be present, he having gallantly responded to the call of duty and attended a Government inspection of his Yeomanry. Such action when it became tnown was received with acclamation and praise of a gentleman, who when called upon deprived himself of the pleasure of attending, to carry out his duties to King and country. A telegram received from His Grace during the afternoon posted at Landiway read thus Duchess i Vesfc- aainster, Ruthin Castle, Ruthin. Please convey my regret to all at Ruthin a my inability to be there to-day and give reason. .Westminster." The extensive, beautiful, and well-kept grounds and gardens of Ruthin Castle pre- sented an animated scene, when in response to the invitations about 560 persons assembled those present being indieated in the list of subscribers given at the con- clusion of the report. At three o'clock the guests began to arrive in large numbers, and whiled away their time until the arrival of the Duchess by parading the beautiful grounds, and indulging in the ancient game of bowls which was provided on the large teaais court. The arrival of the Duchess, accompanied "fey her esteemed father and mother, put an end to all play, and the Duchess then greeted each and everyone with a hearty hand-shake and a few words of con versa-1 tign as also did Col and Mrs Cornwallis West. The Duchess looked extremely pretty in a white glace silk dress with fancy buttons, a dog-skin coat with lace collar and revers, and wore a picture straw hat trimmed with fed roses and silk ribbon. Mrs Cornwallis West was attired in a grey dress, trimmed with white silk hori- zontal strappings, and she wore a tuscan Straw hat with chic red bow at back. The introduction ceremony over, the Sounding of a gong announced that tea was ready in a large marquee erected in front ef the Castle. The tables had been choicely arranged and laden with all kinds ot delicacies, and reflected the greatest credit upon the caterers, Messrs Baker and Sons, of Chester. Plants and choice :flowers had been used in the decorations which added to the beauty of the scene. Seated at the top table were Col and Mrs Cornwallis West and the Duchess of West- minster. the Mayor of Ruthin (Dr J Medwyn Hughes) and Mrs Hughes, Miss Denton, Mr G H Denton, Llanrhaiadr Hall; Lady A Taylour, the Hon Miss Chetwynd, the Hon Mrs Blezard, Pool Park Ccl Lloyd, and Mr R B Birch. Col Cornwallis West, who was received Trith applause, said that Mrs West and limselt cordially welcomed them all there that day. Unfortunately last year they were unable to do so, only they strongly wished that their daughter should hare had the opportunity, as she had that day, of thanking all the kind friends for the beautiful presents she received on her marriage. The circumstances were such that it had to be postponed to that day, which unluckily for one of the princi- pal actors had proved very unfortunate. And for this reason the Duke of West- minster had, at the last moment, responded to the call of duty to attend an inspection of the Yeomanry. But the Duchess-their dear daughter—was present (loud applause) to take his place and to extend to them all her gratitude for all that had been shown towards them (hear, hear). There would be three occasions on which those that re- presented the different donors would be enabled to express their views and a few words to the Duchess. There would be the Mayor of Ruthin who, together with his Council, had been kind enough to prepare an address showing, he was happy to say, that the sympathy still existed which had existed for so many years between the ancient municipality of the town of Ruthin and his (Col West's) family (loud applause). The Rev J F Reece would express a few words for those ladies and gentlemen who so kindly presented a beautiful present to his daughter—the Duchess—a present which they had the good sense to ask her to select, and which turned out, as he him- self could bear witness, in the purchase of zome beautiful chairs of the time ,of Xiouis XV pattern, and which new decoratfed her boudoir (applause). There would also be his friend, Mr Roberts of Foxhall, who would address Her Graee for the tenantry of tho estate also Mr Jones, of Llanarmon, who would speak on behalf of the tenantry there (hear, hear). Mr Roberts repre- sented those who had given to his daughter, the Duchess, one of the most beautiful presents that was given to her on her marriage. He had seen many eyes gazing with admiration over this present, and he had no doubt that a great many of the young ladies present would some day receive one oqually as handsome (laughter and applause). As regards the Llanarmon tenantry and the present they Iaad made he could tell them that when he went to Katoa Hall to breakfast and saw the beautiful got of breakfast silver on the table he made an observation how extremely beautiful it was, and he was then informed that it was the present made by the Llanarmon tenantry (hear, hear). He felt sure it would be extremely gratifying and pleasing to them to know that the present ww -used every tnOrhiu^ on, the breakfast tablo at Eaton j Hall (applausf). lie wuld only say on be- half of Mrs West and himself that he cordially thanked them all for their kind- ness (hear, hear). It would be an incentive to their dear daughter to do all she could for those who had been so kind to her, and she would ever hold in dearest remembrance the people of Wales and the county of Denbigh (loud and continued applause). The Duchess of Westminster, who was received with enthusiastic cheers and ap- plause, said she need not assure them how very glad she was to be present that day to be able to thank them one and all for the beautiful wedding presents she had received (applause). It seemed merely a small way to come amongst them and say simply "Thank you," but she could assure them that the presents she had received from Ruthin and Llanarmon would be valued more than any she had ever received (loud applause). Col West: Col Lloyd has been deputed to come and make the Duke's personal apologies for not being here to-day (hear, hear). Col Lloyd said he must really apologise for the absence of His Grace, who was unable to be present that day. When the Duchess came to his room in Eaton that morning and asked him to accompany her to Ruthin because the Duke was unable to do so, he told her that he did not think anyone had the slightest wish to see him at Ruthin [No, no], and that possibly he would only be received with groans (laughter), but he saw they were all peace- ably inclined, therefore he was pleased to be present (hear, hear). What he bad come to say was that he saw the Duke in camp on the previous day, and was told to express on his behalf deep regret at not being able to keep his fixture at Ruthin. It was quite impossible for him to be present because the General had said he would inspect the regiment that day, and he (the Duke) did not like to leave them (hear, hear). If he had been present he would have thanked them for the most beautiful presents, chosen with so much taste, which had been given to his wife on her marriage (hear, hear). He thought the Duke would have thanked them most for the fair lady they had given him from their midst as a wife (applause). He had had the pleasure of seeing the Duchess a good deal throughout last year, and he could say that she would certainly help the Duke to fulfil the duties in the highest possible manner, which God had called upon him to do (hear, hear). He would tell the Duke that they had received his name with acclamation (loud applause). He once more begged to express the deep regret of the Duke for his absence (hear, hear and ap- plause). Col Cornwallis West: The Deputy Town Clerk is now going to read the address L prepared by the Mayor and the Town Council of Ruthin (applause). Mr Baldwin Griffith then read the address as follows :— From the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Ruthin to Miss Shelagh Cornwallis West. [Thi was the gold inscription on the outside of the album.] To Miss Shelagh Cornwallis West on the occasion of her marriage with the Duke of Westminster. Dear Madam,—We, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of Ruthin, desire your acceptance of this collection of photographic views of your native town and neighbourhood as a small token of the great respect which we feel and have always felt for you and your family. The connection of your family with this town for so long a period has been so felicitous that the welfare of every member of the one has become a matter of vivid concern to all the inhabitants of the other. We feel, therefore, sincere pleasure in expessing our earnest wish that the sunshine of God's Blessing may rest as an aureola upon your union, and that such union may be an indissoluble bond of hearts bringing with it not only increased and continued happiness for you and yours, but also giving you a greater sphere and a more powerful influence over the good of ethers. J Medwyn Hughes, Mayor, W Lloyd, Town Clerk." The Mayor of Ruthin (Dr J Medwyn Hughes) said he could assure them that during his protracted mayoralty nothing had given him greater pleasure than to take part in the presentation of that address to the Duchess of Westminster. He felt greatly obliged to Col Cornwallis West—as also did the Corporation of Ruthin—for the opportunity given to them of welcoming the Duchess of Westminster back to her old home (applause) and to say how pleased they were to see her (hear, hear). They would have been greatly pleased to see the Duke of Westminster, but owing to circum- stances he was unable to be present amongst them that day. The address, from a monetary point of view, was not a very valuable one, but he hoped the Duchess would not look at it in that light, but would think more of the feeling which prompted them when they made the presentation (hear, hear). It would remind her friends in her new home that she was brought up in possibly the loveliest spot in the world, and if she would be good enough to give the address a prominent place at Eaton Hall it would, he hoped, bring back recol- lections and remind her of a place where everbody was her friend and well-wisher (bear, hear and applause). He could wish the Duke and Duchess no better luck than to follow in the footsteps of the heads of their respective families, and he sincerely trusted that posterity would be able to speak of their good deeds as they, that day, were able to speak of the heads of Eaton Hall and of Ruthin Castle (hear, hear). He again thanked them for the opportunity of meeting the Duchess, and it was with the greatest of pleasure that he handed to Her Grace the address which contained views of Ruthin Castle and the district (hear, hear and loud applause). Rev J F Reece said he only wished he could make his voice heard at the other end of that large marquee. As they were aware it was only a little church in which he was accustomed to speak, therefore he did not think his voice would penetrate as clearly and distinctly as that of Col West had done to the other end of the assembly. He was only thinking when he heard the voice of Col West what an excellent clergy- man he would have made (laughter and applause). He (the speaker) stood there as representing the donors of gifts to the Duchess other than those that were pre- sented by tho Town Council, and the tenantry of the Ruthin Castle Estate. This occasion had been a very happy time in this neighbourhood to those who took the deepest interest in the alliance between Ruthin Castle and Eaton Hall (hear, hear). Col and Mrs Cornwallis West and Ruthin Castle had always occupied a large place in their affeotion and esteem, and the Duchess of Westminster was a worthy daughter of very worthy parents (loud applause). He had known Col West f«r more than 20 years, and during that time he had never known a gentleman of greater integrity who was most anxious to do right than he was (hear, hear). He sympathised with anything which was for good, and always did his duty, tMd he had never known Col West to shrink ene inch from what ho thought was right (bear,, hear). Such was. the gentle- man they did honour to that day, and whose daughter occupied such a proud position, and he ventured to think that Col West occupied a -much higher position in the esteem and affection of those who were his < acquaintances. As for Mrs West, wherever she went ehc spread a. light of pleasuntuess I (applause). She Wd'; known i'1 every houso hold in the district, and they all knew how she sympathised with every good work in the town of Rutbin, or in the country (hear, bear). The Duchess they had known from childhood (hear, hear). She had a kind word and a smile for everybody which she had inherited from her mother (ap- plause). He was sure she would make an excellent wife (hear, bear). The -Duke of Westminster when he cMr Reece) met him made a most favourable impression, and one gathered from the selection of a wife which he had made that he was a man ot the keenest discernment (hear, hear). No- body really showed his wisdom better than when selecting a wife, and none in England had done better than the Duke of West- minster (laughter and applause). Not only had he a wise head upon his shoulders, but he had also shown what stuff he was made of (applause). When a demand was made for men the Duke of Westminster left a home of luxury to fight for his Queen and country (loud applause). But the wisest thing of all that he had done was when he selected a bride from Ruthin Castle (ap- plause). There was the tradition that most of the wealth of the Westminster family, where it was said that it came from Welsh heirs(hear hear), and what was more fitting but that the Duke should come to Wales for his bride (hear, hear). He was certain that the Duke could not have found a more loving and amiable wife than he had chosen (hear, hear). She occupied a large place in the affection of all who knew her, and they from this district wished her a long, happy and useful life (applause). He was sure the words of the mother that day must revert to the words of the poet Be good, sweet maid, and let who can be clever Do lovely things, not dream them, all day long; And so make life and death, and that For-Ever, One grand sweet aeng. (applause). Mr Roberts, Foxhall, was sure that, al- though Col West bad made his voice heard at the extreme end ef the marquee, he would not be able to do so, neither did he think it wae necessary (laughter and hear, bear). What remained for him to say was to express, on behalf of the tenantry of the Rilthin Castle Estate, their well-wishes towards the Duke and Duchess (hear, hear). They wished them a long life and good health te maintain the grand position which Providence had called upon them te fill (applause). He had no doubt whatever but that they would do so, and whether Providence granted them a long or short life, he wished them a long life of happi- ness and usefulness, so that they would be able to leave the wcrld a little better than they found it (hear, hear and applause). He again expressed the tenants' best wishes to the Duke and Duchess. They were in- deed pleased to see the Duchess and they were only serry that the Duke had been prevented from being present (applause). Mr Jonce, ef Llanarmon, who spake in Welsh on behalf ef the Llanarmon tenantry, remarked that some ef them were over 80 years of age, aad were unable to be present, but he felt sure their hearts were with him that day when he said he felt extremely obliged to Colonel and Mrs West for their invitation to Ruthin Castle, and the pleasure it had been to meet the Duchess (applause). They were only disappointed that they had not had the honour and pleasure of meeting the Duke that day, but it was just as good with the Duchess being there (applause). He hoped they would have the pleasure at Llanarmon some day ef a visit from the Duke (hear, hear), and concluded by wishing the Duke and Duchess a long and happy married career with the blessings of married life- ohildred (laughter and applause). Tea over cheers were given on the in- itiative of the Rev W P Whittington, for the Castle family, which were acknowledged and Col West then informed the assembly that the grounds and gardens were open to inspection. The Castle party seated themselves around the tennis court and for a consider- able time witnessed the bowling which was enthusiastically indulged in. One interesting thing which claimed the attention of those present was the tree which had been planted by the Prinee of Wales (the present King), when he was the honoured guest of Col and Mrs West. The gardens were exceedingly beautiful and reflected credit upou Col West's staff of gardeners. The laige and ornamental beds of forget-me-nots, pansies, anemomes, wall flowers and other spring flowers pre- sented a lovely spectacle. Mrs West's dutch garden of alysum violas, daisies, &c., was greatly admired. Indeed the whole of the gardens including the kitchen garden were in the pink ef condition, and large palms were placed on the tennis court, producing a pretty effect. The lower portion of the Castle interior, with its elegant and costly furniture was also open to the guests, and greatly admired, and the magnificent way in which the flowers and other additions were arranged was the subject of much favourable comment. The new band of the "G" Company of the 1st V.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers efli- ciently discoursed music during the after- noon, under the conductorship of Mr John Edwards, senior, and Bandmaster John Edwards, by kind permission of Capt J Jenkins,, the commanding officer. The programme of music was: March," Victoria Rifles," Wilton Roche. Fantasia, "Gladys," D Watson. March, Fighting Lads of England," Wilton Roche. Waltz, "Love's Serenade," Karl Semers. March, Britons rally round your flag," S A Frost. Fan- tasia, Arcadia," Karl Semers. "Village Blacksmith," Wright and Round. March, Man-O'-War," Adrian Rolfe. Valse, Dorothy," J Greenwood. Quadrille, "Town and Country," Stanley Drayton. Schottiche, Lily of the Valley," G Green- wood. "Auld Lang Syne," J Edwards, bandmaster. God Save the King." About six o'clock the Duchess seated herself in her motor-car and departed for Eaton Hall amidst loud cheers and waving of hats and handkerchiefs. We subjoin the list of subscribers to the different presents, and the whole of these received invitations to this gathering and also invitations for other members of the family, such as wives and daughters, need- less to say, that everyone invited was pre- sent, unless something absolutely prevented them.
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PRESENT FJROir RUTHIN AND DISTRICT TENANTRY AND FRIENDS: SUBSCRIBERS :— Messrs John Roberts, Foxhall; R Beech, W Davies, Plas Llanychan; John Roberts, draper; G F Byford, W T Brocklehurst, T H Rigby, J Evan Jones, Harris Jones, E Tegid Owen, T J Rouw, T Royles, E T Hughes, John Edwards, Well-street; Dr J Jenkins, Mrs Hannah Davies, Clwyd-street; Mr Morris Edwards, Miss Jones, Clwyd- street; Mr Thomas Jones, Clwyd-street Mrs Simmonds, Messrs John Lloyd, Lodge farm; John Roberts, Castle-street; Simon Bryan; Wm. Lewis, Clwyd-street; Owen Owen, Clwyd-street; John Parry, Clwyd- atreot; Tbomae Williams, Bridge house; Miss Caroline Roberts, Clwyd Bank; Mr Edward Jones, Clwyd-street; Messrs D W Roberts, Clwyd-street; Morris Roberts, Robert Roberts, saddler Alfred Rickman, Thomas Simon, Charles Thomas, Bryn- clwyd; Miss M Thomas, Clwyd-street; Messrs William Roberts, Clwyd Bank; C Aldrioh, W Jones, Glasfryn; M Hughes, < Park eoctage: Mrs Holland, Borfchyn; I Mr Mr:- I Parry, Mr Mostyn Price Mostyn, Mrs Roberts, 50, Borthyn; Mr Daniel Williams, Miss Mary Ann Evans, Mwrog-street; Mrs. Williams, Mwrog-street; Messrs Phillip j Jones, Mwrog-street; Joseph Jones, Mwrog- 1 street; Isaac Jones, Mwrog-street; John Phillip Jones, Mwrog-street; Mrs Mary Jones, Llanfwrog Mr D Williams, Prospect house; Miss Roberts, Mwrog-street; Mr Robert Roberts, Mr Abel Davies, Stryt-y- cerrig; Mrs Ann Evans, Mr Edward Evans, Mr Abel Hughes, Mr Thomas Roose, Mrs Sarah Williams, Messrs Evan Evans, Red Lodge; Robert Williams, Robert Roberts, Trefnant Isa; Edward Goodwin, John Davies* Eagles shop; Miss Davies, Ivy house; Mr David Davies, Well-street; Mr Robert Hughes, gardener; Mr Thomas Jones, Castle Farm; Rev Chancellor B 0 Jones, Mr Trehearne, Mr Hugh Roberts, Castle Park Farm Mrs Bonnor, Mr John Jones, Ty Newydd; Mr Evan Hughes, Plas Einos; Mr John Hughes, Penstryt; Mr Robert Jones, Mr Edward Jones, Penygraig; Mr D Jones, Limekiln Cottage; Mr W Evans, Tynycaeau Mr Robert Hughes, Spread Eagles; Mr Lewis, Brickfield; Mr Hugh Pugh, Mr Robert Rogers, Tanygraig; Mr D Roberts, Pen- ybrynant; Mr Robert Roberts, The Hand Mr John Vaughan, Limekiln Cottage Mr John Williams, Fferm Farm Mrs Williams, The George; Mrs P Williams, Penrhiw; Mr Thomas Evan Jones, Mr John Parry, Distil Farm Messrs John Roberts, Pen-y- bryn; Isaac Taylor, R P Williams, Well- street A M and R H Williams, Thomas Williams, David Williams, Coedygawen; E Williams, Galchog; H Williams, Bron- eyaith; D Price, Hugh Jones, Llysfasi, Llanfair Mrs Challinor, Messrs Riee Jones, Thomas Jones, Tynllwyn; John Roberts, Coedtaliog Mrs Margaret Roberts, Messrs John Bloor, Enos Williams, W Williams, Eagles; John Thomas, Tyn-y- wern; Davies, Plas Bennett; John Jones, Plas Efenechtyd; John Williams, Pen-y- gaer; Edward Jones, Brynllan; Robert Roberts, Blackmoorshead; William Ellis, Pwllcallod; John Evans, Pentre; John Davies, Eagles Shop H Williams, Plas-y- ward; Thomas Jones, Rhydycilgwyn Mrs Williams, Beehive: Messrs Davies, The Star; H Joyce, Pugh, Bryn Coch; Miss Williams, Crown House Messrs H and R Roberts, Trefnant; J L Williams, Bryn, Henllan; H Williams, Denbigh Handson, J Roberts, G Brocklehurst, Wm Evans. THE LLANARMON TENANTS AND SUBSCRIBERS. Mrs Margaret Davies, Pantiau Messrs Robert Davies, Tyn-fedw Henry Davies, Ty-hwynt-ir-afon; Lewis Edwards, Cwm Cannol; Lewis Edwards, Llwyrthder Isaf Robert Edwards, Maengwm Bach Edward Edwards, Pentre Bach Isaf Richard and David Edwards, Tyntwll; Richard and J Edwards John Thomas Evans, Llwyrthder U chaf; T Evans, Fodwen Farm; Lewis Evans, Megin Farm Evan Jones, Ty Coch; Fred Jones, Aolycoryn; John Jones, Ceiriog Villa; John Jones Sarphle Robert Jones, Pentre Bach Uchaf; Evan Morris, Blaenyewm; T Morris, Eron Bach; R Pugh, Penybryn George Singer, Towers; Thomas Roberts, West Arms Inn, Hafod- wen; Jones, Swch; Jones, Cwmy- geifr Mrs Owen, Pentrepant; Messrs Evans, Ty Newydd; H Roberts, Glanaber E Evans, Dolwen; Joaes, Ceiriog Villa Miss Roberts, Pentre Ucha Mrs Jones, Plas Tregeiriog; Messrs Jones, Ty newydd; Jones, Tregeirog John Roberts, Post office; Evans, Pentre Ucha; Hughes, Penrhewl; Jones, Hand Inn rones, Gyrchynnen Ucha Jones, Gyrchynnen Isa; Evans, Penycae Lloyd and Oliver, Blacksmiths; Mrs Edwards. Temperance Hotel; Messrs Edwards, Tynyfedw; Edwards, Gladstone Heuse; Jones, Saddler; Thomas Parry; —Williams, Tyn- llan and Edward Evans. THE RUTHIN CORPORATION PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS. The subscribers to the gift by the Ruthin Corporation were:-His Worship the Mayor (Dr J Medwyn Hughes), Aldermen Edward Roberts, Ezra Roberts, Thomas Williams; Councillors G F Byford, Francis Dowell, Joseph Davies, Thomas Griffiths, William Jones, T 0 Jones, C D Phillips, John Roberts, T H Roberts. T J Roberts, Theodore J Rouw; William Lloyd, town clerk; Mr Baldwin Griffith, deputy town clerk Dr W F Byford, medical officer; Mr W T A Jones, borough treasurer; Mr David Jones, borough accountant; Mr Price Morris, surveyor; and Mr C Goodmaa Jones, borough collector. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION to Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster (not including tenants):—Rev Chancellor Bulkeley Jones, Mrs Bremner, Rev J F Reece, His Worship the Mayor of Ruthin, Mr L G Thomas, Mrs Coltart; Mr Robert Roberts, Hand Brewery Misses Freeborn, Mr George Blezard, RevWP Whittington, M.A.; Mr Joseph Williams, Prior-street; Mrs and the Misses Jones, Hafodynys; Mr R G Gregson-Ellis, Mr Saxon Gregson- Ellis; Miss Tumour, Denbigh Rev Isaac James; RevJ Thomas, Efenechtyd Rectory; Mrs W Owen, Corporation Arms; Miss Jones, Clwyd-street; Rev J Fisher, B.D., Cefn Mr William Thomas, draper Miss Pugh, Market-street; Misses Gilbert, Colwyn Bay; Captain John Jenkins Miss Rowlands, B.A., County School; Mrs Kershaw, Buarthe Mr R 0 Jones, Penlan; Mr Jones, Mr Knibb; Mr Williams, Board School; Mr Sheeman, Mr J Edwards, Mr J Evans, Mr Lewis Joues Mrs John Morris, Park-place; Rev E Stephens, Llanfwrog; Mr L J Roberts, Llanfwrog; Mrs D Roberts, Park-place; Miss Jones-Maisonette and Mr J Clarke Jones.
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RENT AUDIT DINNER AT THE CASTLE HOTEL, RUTHIN During the thrashing season the farmers in the Bathin and srrroulading district have the use of a thrashiag engine which is the property ef Messrs H Thomas and Ellis Edwards, residents in tha Ruthin district, and on Friday evening an audit was arranged at the Castle Hotel, Ruthin, after which those present were entertained to dinner by Messrs Thomas and Edwards. The caterers, Mr and Mrs E Tegid Owen, are to be heartily compli- mented on the excellent manner in which the repast was served, and the guests were highly satisfied. Amongst those present were :—Mr G F Byford (in the chair), Messrs Thomas and Edwards (owners of the thrashing engine), J Kellett, Plas Newydd W Taylor, Plas lea W Williams, Fferm J Thomas, Tynywern Roberts, Court J Morris, Garthgyuan; E T Hughes, The Stores; .1 Jones, Bryn Llan — Lloyd, Bryiabarsd Jones, Cae Groes Benner, Cae Fallen Jones, Accer Fer E Jones, Penygraig H Roberts, Castle Park Farm Jenes, Penywaen Jones, Rhiw Las and Jones, Llanerchgron. The Chairman, who proposed the Health of the Proprietors," remarked that he was pleased to hear that not a single complaint had been made during the thrashing season indeed it was quite the reverse, for exeellent work had been dene. The use of the thrashing engine/was a very great assistance to them as farmers, 1 1 be sure tk:,1" •. TV thank- ful to the preprieters also for the ex- cellent dinner which they had received that evening (hear, hear). The toast having been enthusiastically drunk, Mr Thomas returned thanks, ex- pressing the hope that the kindly feeling which existed between them would con- tinue (hear, hear). Mr Jones, Llanerchgron, and Mr E T Hughes, The Stores, also spoke of the excellent work done during the season. Other toasts followed, that of the caterers being proposed by Mr Thomas, who is the bailiff of Pool Park Estate, and who referred to the splendid manner in which the repast had been served. The toast was heartily reeeived. During the evening songs were given by Messrs Jones, Bryn Llan E Jones, Penygraig and Jones, Rhiwlas and a pleasant evening was brought to a termin- ation by the singing of the National Anthem.
! RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. SATURDAY.—Present: Rev J F Reece (in the chair), Messrs J Henry Williams, Thes Jones (Plas Coch), Owen Williams, J Daniels, John FoulkeSj R H Pugh, W G Richards, A Lloyd Jones, Price Morris, T Owen Jones, R D Jones, E Powell Jones and Wm Ellis, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts).
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"WIT," BARKER AGAIN IN THE HOUSE. Thft Master's report book stated that Wm Barker had been admitted to the house upon a medical certificate that he WAS suffering from a severe cold owing to sleeping out, which cold rendered him unable to work. Mr Foulkes He is too mueh used to sleeping here in the Heuse and comes in whenever he likes. The Master He was suffering from a rather bad cold when he was brought to the house between 10 and 11 o'clock on Thursday night. The Chairman He does not try to get work. He told ne he had work te ge to, but he wanted a pair of trouseis (laughter). A Member ? Did yon give him a pair ? The Chairman No (renewed laughter), because he played that game before and he did not ge to work. Mr Foulkes Can't you give him work to do in the house ? Mr William Ellis Yes, a hard task, Mr Roberts. The Chairman: Otherwise we shall have him before us continually. He is a pest here new. Mr Foulkes: Give him seme work to do, some fixeS. task, and conapel him to do it. Mr Price Morris It seems that Wil did go to the Asylum at Denbigh in teareh of employment, but one of the officials there told the eontraetor what sort of a character Wil" was, and he was stopped. The Master That is the tale he brought here. He said that Mr Anenriu Evans, solicitor, was going to take his case up (laughter). I cannot refuse him. Supposing I had refused" Wil" the house, be died in the night The Chaiiman: There is no danger about that (laughter). If he is admitted to the house we should make him do a task. Mr A Lloyd Jones Yes, the utmost limit that there is to do. Mr Menry Williams If he comes in one night a task should be given him the following morning, which he should be compelled to do. The Clerk Of course a hard task could not be giuen to him nnless the Master has the authority of the medical officer, certifying that Wil" is fit to do such work. Ultimately it was decided that the Master 8houl4l see the Medical Officer aa to Wil's fit and proper condition." Other routine business followed.
LLANGYNHAFAL CHURCH.
LLANGYNHAFAL CHURCH. DEDICATION OF A NEW REREDOS. On Sunday morning last, Whit-Sunday, the Bishop paid a special visit to the above church to dedicate a new carved oak reredos presented to the church by Mr and Mrs Lund, of Plas Issa. His Lordship arrived in time for the morning service and proceeded with the dedication as the first act, after which the usual special services for the day were continued, the Bishop taking the whole of the ante-communion service, after which he delivered a very clear and practical sermon on the subject of the day. The Holy Commuuion was then celebrated, the Rector being cele- brant, the Bishop having already attended the earlier celebration, and the service closed by the Bishop pronouncing the benediction. The services were sung throughout, the hymns being from the A. and M., the service being Tallis', and the chants as arranged from the Cathedral Psalter there were only one or two absentees from the choir, and the service was rendered with grace and feeling throughout. The reredos, as mentioned, is of old oak, and even the carving is in some parts of some antiquity, four of the panels being executed in 1636, and bearing that date, but the frieze on the entablature in tho centre part is of much earlier date, may be centuries, and is very bold work. The whole of the woodwork runs from the pillar on the north to the south wall, and cover the entire east end, four panels being on each side of the reredos proper, which projects some two feet in the centre and is canopied over the" Agnus Dei," carved by Mr Lund himself, the front being supported by two pillars, the wings on each side of this being withdrawn about nine or ten inches, and the whole consider- ably higher than the rest of the work, terminating in a very effective open work, and kept strictly in harmony with the work in the oak reef and otherwise preserved in the church. The altar table itself, which was already I in the church, has not been in any way altered or touched, but the reredos has been iso constructed that the table recedes into it under the canopy partly, so that it occupies the identical room and position assigned to it before, and leaves the same space in the front for the officiating clergy. It makes a very suitable and lasting! ol evjiything that tends C' by tone and colour to give warmth and homeliness to the barn-like barrenness of impossible plaster and stucco, and the parishioners are under no little obligation to those who of late ¡ h&ve done much to brighten the sur- aoundings and the services, and the last is not the least we have to-be thankful for. i
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OAERWYsT THE NATIONAL SCIIOOL. -This school was visited and examined by H.M. Inspector in April last. This week his report has been received by the managers, and it is highly gratifying to find that its reputation is kept up. The Inspector savs :—" The high efficiency of this school is well maintained by the able head- waster and his staff. The object lessons h.re especially good." The highest grant has been earned in the mixed department, as it has done for several years in succession. The result is the more satisfactory inasaiuch as considerable difficulties were experienced during a period of epidemic and bad weather at the oavauaence- ment of the year, which greatly affected the attendance.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS. The annual Whitsun sports were held on Monday in a field near Picadilly Inn. There was a record attendance and some capital sports were witnessed. The town band, under the conductorship of Mr C Humphreys, of Denbigh, discoursed very sweet music at intervals during the day. Great credit is due to the committee for the excellent arrangements which had boon made, the whole affair passing off without a hitch. The following gentlemen officiated —Judges, Mr W Matthews, Lee Cottage, and Mr W S Main, Afonwen; starter, Mr J E Evans, The Schools; secretary, Mr Isaac Jone3, Afonwen; treasurer, Mr John Jones, Afonwen, for whom Mr T A Main acted as paymaster. The following items were well contested:—120 yards local race for youths under 14 years 1 Moses Parry, Afonwen (3s); 2 R J Edwards, Ysoeifiog (Is 6d). Sack race 1 E J Edgar, Denbigh (4s); 2 E Jones, Caerwys (2s). High jump 1 Alf Ward, Denbigh (5s); equal second J H Daviers and T Evans, Denbigh (2s 6d). Ward cleared 5-ft. 1-in. in grand style. 120 yards flat race 1 E J Edgar, Denbigh (7s 6d); 2 Alf Ward, Denbigh (5s). Three- legged race: 1 Phillips and Jones, Mold (5s); 2 E J Edgar and J H Davies, Denbigh (2s Gd). Slow bicycle raeo 1 R Jones, Denbigh (5s); 2 J P Jones, Holywell (2s 6d). One mile race: 1 T Williams, Manchester (17s) 2 T Hughes, New Brighton (7s 6d). Local obstacle race: Dead heat between J Mills and Moses Parry, Afonwen, and the prize of 3s was divided between them. Running long jump 1 T Williams, Manehoster (4s); 2 A Ward, Denbigh (2s). Williams made a remarkable jump of 15 feet. 200 yards hnrdle race: 1 E J Edgar, Denbigh (17s); 2 T Williams, Manchester (7s 6d). Tug of war: Five teams of fine stalwart fellows contested for a prize of 12s, and after a very hard struggle the Caerwys team proved successful. Open obstacle race: 1 Phillips, Mold (4s); 2 E J Edgar, Denbigh (2s). 100 yards race for girls uuder 14 years: 1 Gwendoline Roberts, Oaerwys (3s) 2 Mary Amy Roberts (Is 6d). Quarter mile local race: 1 R Joaes, New- market (5) 2 Robert Thomas Jones, Caerwys. Open slow bicycle race: 1 R Jones, Denbigh (cycle lamp given by Messrs Connah and Co., Denbigh); 2 J E Davies, Holywell (3s 6d). There were other attractions on the grounds, viz:- Shooting galleries, cocoa-nut allies, &c., &o. To the credit of the police be it said that perfect order was maintained, and notwithstanding the bitterly celd weather everybody enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. These annual innocent amusements promise to become very popular, and we heartily wish the promoters the success which their enterprise deserves.
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THE HALFPENNY CONSCIENCE.
THE HALFPENNY CONSCIENCE. H IloPllcJled on the Underground the Othet day. A Ii mtdred and one men were eoniitlgoint of Farringilon Street Station. Tiie odd man was in front, the hundred. behind him- TRhe odd man held out his Murd-clase ticket to the inspector and laid a half penny on it. that's this for ? asked the conductor. "Tilis ticket is all right. This is Farringdoa Street." "Ati/'snid the man, "I know that* but I enma second-class from Bishope-gate; that's the difference in tlie fares." When the collector had recovered from the shock to his system caused by the bt of a man being needlessly honest he took the lisif- penny. "That'll show him I'm a roan of any rate," said the young mo.lI,. spøak,IJg to himself. He was refleit-ritig to his employer who had been just behind him when he gave up his ticket. Just then his eMP'oyer caught him up, tapped him on the shoulder, and said; Look here, Johnson, honesty is one thing, extravagance another. 1 hope you take mope care of my money than you do of your OWII. I saw you at the harrier just now; tlie whole station was laughing at you. I'm almost ashamed to think I've got a chsrk with such poor notions of business. Don't let; me see such things again or I shall have to get a man to take your plnce-someone with a little more commOIl sense. And once more virtue had to be content with being its own reward.
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-+ ATTEMPT ON THE EIPEROl '2 AUSTRIA. A bold Anarchist attempt on the life of the Emperor Francis Joseph has happily bten averted, telegraphs the Buda-Pesth correspondent of the Daily Chronicle. The attempt was. inad& recently at the Vienna Staatsbahn terminus, when his Majesty was going by a night tr.,Lin to Buda-Pesth. A bomb, covered with paper, vhich was pot likely to arouse suspicion, had been placed in the compartment of the Iiiiporial earriage waiting for the Emperor, and was evidently calculated to explode the momcilt the Emperor entered the compartment. This dastardly plot was discovered during th1 kist inspection of the carriage by a railway ofSciaJ. about ten minutes before his Majesty arnvi-d. A thorough investigation of the matter has been made, and so far lias resulted in the dismissal of several railway servants. The utmost scree y regarding the affair is observed in Vienna, and the newspapers (it is said, at the Emperor's express desire) have been strictly forbidden tc refer to it.
THE SHIPPING COMBINE.
THE SHIPPING COMBINE. In connection with the conflicting reports and rumours that have been current concern.ng the shipping combine, it is now stated that the White Star Company will not cease to exist, but that there will be merely a transference of shares. Messrs. J. P. Morgan and Co-. will nominate seven well-known British members of the combination, in whose names the White Star Company will be registered in accordance with the English Companies Act. The offices will continue to be in Liverpool, and the ships will fly the British flag. Those who are most intimately acquainted with the proposed working under the new regime, says the Times, state that there is no doubt whatever that the ships to be transferred, and even in the future those to be built for the combination, will be at the disposal of his Majesty's Government, and will still sail under the British flag.
PEACE SOCIETY & CONSCRIPTION
PEACE SOCIETY & CONSCRIPTION At the annual meeting of the Peace Society, b'ld on Tuesday at the offices in Bishopsgate- street,, London, presided over by Mr. Alderman Snapej of Liverpool, Dr. Darby, the af ciefcaxy, pointed out in the report "that there are every- where indications of at least the beginning of a return to national sanity, and the desire for peace has been growing" more eager with the prolongation of the war. But the evil iniuences of actual warfare and of the spirit it engender* are everywhere manifest. Subtly and surely this country is beijnj; carried in the dirpr..ion of Universal Military Service, compulsory or other- wise, as the supposed need may be, while the apathy of the people as regards this danger, and the indifference of their leaders, both political and religious, only shew how insidious and mis- chievous is the influence of actual warfare, both in the spirit it engenders, the unthinking aoeept anc, of its assumed necessity and benefits, aid the resultant acquiescence in its metliods and incidents." On the motion for the election of the officers, Mr. Wright objected to Mr. Hugh Pric, Qughes being elected as a Vice-Prepident. He said that lie could not can Mr. Hughes a peace man. He had done much harm to their cause, and he opposed him on the ground that he had no hope of him in the future. It would stultify them as a Peace Society to have such a name oe. their list of officers. The chairman said it would be a mistake t-o. cast off the name of Mr. Hughes, who ia the main supported their principles. The Peaep Society, too, was not united itself on the question of the war. Aa no one seconded the motion, it feU through.
CO-OPERATIVE CONGRESS.
CO-OPERATIVE CONGRESS. The thirty-fourth annual congress ot the Co. operative Union opened in Exeter on Monday. Over 1,000 delegates were present from all parts of the United Kingdom. Mr. George. Hawkins, of Oxford, the president, in his address, said- their army for social reform and social equality had increased in ten years from 1,250,000 to nearly 2,000,000. In the same period their trade bad grown from £ 50,000,000 to £ 80,000,000. A resolution urging the importance of co-operative societies encouraging the sale of co-operatively manufactured goods in their stores was carr-ied. On the question of house-building by co-operative societies, it was agreed that the various societies should build houses to be bought by their members. The sittings of the congress were resumed on Tuesday. A resolution was adopted con- demning the Education Bill, a suggestion of a delegate that co-operators should direct their efforts to improving the measure in committee, iii view of the majority with which the second reading was carried, being unheeded. It was decided to send to members of the Government copies of a resolution protesting against tL" Corn Tax. A motion in favour of a national eyatem of old-age pensions was unanimously carried.
ODDFELLOWS IN CONFERENCE.
ODDFELLOWS IN CONFERENCE. The sittings of the Annual Movable Commirtee of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, began at -Newcastle.-ou-T-ne on Monday. The Grand Master, Mr. R. J. Valkrider, in his opening address said th< ir society was the largest and richest irieaiily society in the world. The membership in January was only 3,466 short of a million, and the income of the society for the year 1900—the last completed return—was £ 1,760,388. The report of the actuaries as to the sickness and mortality experience of the Order would won be issued and alight tell them some candid and unpleasant truths, but he felt sure the members generally would not hesitate loyally to adopt any sound alterations and improvements which this investigation might, shew to be mxe^iry. lie regretted the rejection by the Boufe of Lords last session of the Outdoor Relief (Friendly Societies) Bill, but he trusted that the over- whelming majority by which the House of Commons had approved the principle of the measure this session would cause the Ixirds, to reconsider theij attitude. At the Tuejsdcyy's sitting the meeting voted a sum of fifty guineas to Past Grand lie-ter Walton Senior Director, in recognition of twenty- five years' continuous service as Director of -the Society. It was also agreed to write down m iriwstraenfc of £ 2.000 in Greenock Harbour Trust to its present market, value, and to ;tcl,i to the objects of the Order that 41 Q*i*rantee Society for the fidelity of of5cerp The annual conference of the National Indo^ n- dfnt Order of Oddfellows also began at- flutiiit-rf- field. The Grand Master (Mr. J. Leather) wd the total membership of the Order was 72.999, 63,332 of whom were adults. The total imjds amounted to £ 316,691, as compared with C4 £ £ 88,260 in 1901. The question of the day and hour with their society was the formation of district funeral funds. The system of equal levying stood universally condemned, but eourag--> was wanting to make the financial change re- quired to establish their stability. In conclusion the Grand Master complained of the action of the Houae of Lords in rejecting the Outdoor Relief (Friendly Societies) Bill.
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I MORE FORGED NOTES. James Edward, aged about seventy, of Dublin, a bookmaker by profession, has been arrested in Antwerp charged with complicity in pat -ing forged ZIDO Bank of England notes, on an Ex- change broker. Two separate rolls of notes, each amounting to £ 100, were found on him. A man who succomfullv -I)asstd. a note at lat-werp escaped with £100, after having been wen versing with him bwfor« th$broker's wiiidyw. The police cojisecfu^ntly-arretted Bdjvard. Tlie other man is described' as apparently a:\ Kngijsh- man,. and aged about forty-five. The police authorities believe that the notes are the pro- duction of London forgers. :=:
THE SMALLPOX IN L')j?TDON.
THE SMALLPOX IN L')j?TDON. The oiRe.W Istat-errkent, -issuei stoortly after noon on Tupsday, shewed that th" t,a, number of smallpP* Patents under trwitcnMit at the shelters, on the hospital ships 4tias snd/Castalia in the Thames at Long Reach, ano at the Long Ueauh and Gore Farm Hospitals, was 1,386. goring fiue^daj', up to noon, notifications of eighteen fresb-caee« ached at the offic 'tH of the Metropolitan Asyluws Board from the ."nodical officers of the districts affected, and tti",at,;ents,Were.- renwved in tb#wwnUHUujees to th»> Southern shelter* at HothaprViilw r«vmt*al Jay riyer A. to ,Vog{ H^ach. The^ei t^ses came from> -th« fcyUqwiT^j 1411tens: K?n*ington, 1-; WndtnR»Rsfe*r, 1,; TlaWuffton, 1: Hackney, 2; Shoreditch, 2; Boplar, 3 fier • monjisey, L; Gambenv^ll, A wvd Extra -Metro- politan districts, 3. During, Monday ao iewei than 56 fresh cafea were notified and rqmoved, and, of theee tJfcev JiMib Sod tjontoUrtetf ? iptilpnts.