Denbighshire Free Press

RUTHIN POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Messrs G H Denton (in the chair), Stanley J Weyman, R Blezard, Lewis 'Morgan, and J Watkin Lumley. DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE. William Davies, of Cerrigllwydion, horse breaker, was summoned for this offence. Sergt Woollam stated that about nine o'clock on the 12th May he was on duty in Castle-street, where he saw the defendant, who was in a drunken condition, endeavour- ing to mount a colt. The saddle had slipped and was under the animal's stomach. Observing defendant's condition witness took the colt away to the Castle Hotel atables. The Chairman: What did you do with the defendant ? I Witness: I left him on the street, sir, but when I returned after stabling the colt, he had disappeared. You are quite sure he was drunk ?—Quite Sure, sir. Mr B Simon, ostler at the Castle Hotel, saw defendant in an intoxicated condition between seven and eight o'clock on the evening in question, and he was therefore not in a fit condition to be in charge of a horse. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined itl and 5s 6d costs. THE WELSH LANGUAGE AS A PUBLICAN'S QUALIFICATION QUESTION RAISED BY MR. LUMLEY. Mr Anerarin 0 Evans applied for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Star Inn, Ruthin, from Mr Joseph Davies to Mr William Henry Moore, of Liverpool. The Superintendent of Police knew of the application, and he (Mr Evans) then read testimonials in favour of the applicant from Mr W Dalrymple Dean, Sefton-park, Liver- pool; Mr J Carlton Stitt, J.P., Kirkside, Liverpool; and the Rev James Colville, M.A., of Sefton-park Presbyterian Church. He had also several other excellent testi- monials. The Chairman: How long has Mr Davies been at the Star ? Mr A 0 Evans: For many years, sir. JJ What has Mr Moore been?—A tailor's eutter. Has he never before had anything to do with a public house?-No, sir. He is married and intends to reside on the premises and devote himself solely to the ,business.. The applicant, Mr W H Moore, then entered the witness box and upheld his solicitor's statement. The Chairman You have ne former experience in keeping a public house ? Applicant: No, sir. ft Mr Lumley: Do you understand Welsh ? I Applicant: No, sir. Have you an agreement between you and the owners of this house ?—Yes, sir, there is an agreement.; Do you pay any rent ?—Yes, aC21 a year. Is it a tied house?-Not everything, sir only ale and porter. The Chairman: Has your wife had any experience in public house keeping ? Applicant: I believe she had experience When she was a little younger. I mean has she had anything to do with a public house ?—Oh, no, sir. Superintendent Jones said he had made every inquiry and all replies had been very satisfactory. Mr Lumley: Is this man in your opinion competent enough to keep this house when you know so many Welsh farmers require accommodation thereat ? You know it is a very busy house. A great number of Welsh farmers are continually there, and I ask therefore do you consider such an applicant as a fit and proper person to keep that house ? Superintendent Jones A Welshman would be better, no doubt, but the appli- cant bears an excellent character. Mr Lumley: I have nothing whatever to say against the man's character, indeed the testimonials are of the very highest, but what I wish to know is whether you consider the applicant a fit and proper person to be placed in charge of the house, with the knowledge you have of the re- quirements of the house ? Superintendent Jones I do, sir. The transfer was then granted. 0

"SUDDEN DEATH" OF THE XITSON EXPERIMENTAL LAMP AT BUTHIN. <^oite an eleaient of good htnoour 'and innocent chaff ^prevailed amongst %he persons congregated on St Peter's-square, Ruthin, on Momlay—Market day—although circumstances in the 'first instance might have been accompanied with sertoua re- sults, Luckily, however, this was not so, beyond the sudden collapse of the Kitson experimental lamp, which, since the ex- periment was made, has been allowed to remain on sufferance in a position which at the best of times might be termed inappro- priate. At its last meeting the Ruthin Town Council adopted a resolution, in- forming the Kitson Lighting Company that they were not prepared to purchase the lamps outright for the illamination of the town, and that the experimental lamp still ramained on the Square at the company's own risk. What a lucky provision this has tarned out to be! Did the Council antici- pate such an accident as that which has now occurred ? On Monday, about two o'clock, a rather restive horse to which was attached a cart containing coals, caused its owner some trouble in controlling it, Mid in course of the struggle for master- hip the horse and vehicle, alas, went too near the "experiment" with sad results. A portion of the cart came into contact with the lamp, which was overthrown and fell to the ground with a crash, greatly to the consternation of those who witnessed the affair. The lamp-post was snapped "clean "-cutoff as it were by a knife- from the ground where a portion had been embedded in concrete. The post otherwise was not damaged, but the glasirand mantles were completely smashed, and the orna- mental top deformed, The experimental lamp, since its arrival, has been the subject o £ much conversation, which has now been the subject of much conversation, which has now been brought to a high pitch, and the chief question now is: When is the inquest ?

BUTHIN SCHOOL BOARD. THE QUESTION OF HEAD- MASTERSHIP. There was a special meeting of the Board on Saturday, when Mr T J Rouw presided, and the others present were Rev J F Reece, Rev Isaac James, Messrs T H Roberts, R Harris Jones, Francis Dowell, and A Lloyd Jones with the clerk, Mr Ezra Roberts. The only business before the Board was to consider the 61 applications for the post of headmaster vacant by the resignation of Mr H Williams also four applications for the post of attendance officer vacant by the death of Mr R Price PhiUips. The question of the mode of procedure in dealing with so large a number of appli- cants was first discussed, when the Rev J F Reece said that he would sug- gest leaving out for the present all the applications from assistants. For his own part he would rather have a man who had already been in charge of a school. They were giving a bigger salary here than in Denbigh, a point which he thought com- mended itself to a man of experience. Not only so, but there was also a house, and he would like to see a married man appointed —a person of between 30 and 35 years of age. In his opinion it would not be fair to put a man of 23 or 24 years of age over the present staff. Mr A Lloyd Jones seconded that proposal. Rev Isaac James: I beg to propose that the assistants be not left out, but that all the applications be taken in rotation. There are splendid testimonials and quali- fications from assistants. Rev J F Reece: I have nothing to say against that. A man might be a splendid assistant* but not such a good head teacher. Experience is a good deal in a man. We give 9150 a year and the house—a bigger salary than they give in Denbigh. Mr F Dowell: May I ask the question, what was the salary first paid I to Mr Williams ? The Clerk: When he first came, before the formation of the Board, he made more than 2150, because he was allowed half the grant. Since then the salary had been fixed at jK70 and one half of the grant earned in the upper department, but the total was not to exceed £ 150. Mr R Harris Jeaes: I beg to second Mr James. The Amendment was carried. The applications were then dealt with, and the Bofcrd finally weeded them down to six, viz.: W R Jones, Bangor; 0 R Owen, London; W R Owen, Portmadoc; J T Williams, Birmingham; D Pryse Jones, Newhorough, Anglesea; and R Griffith, Festinlog. The Clerk was instructed to communicate Inspector* wbd has pHIIa to smast, tko fitafrd irf whatever -a, p«ss{ble also With the* witters of tfesti&oolals ? ftnd there will ftgaifi bo a-spftf al" meeting of the Board oa Saturday, when it is presumed the flsal selection wjn be made. The fbur app 4or the, poslj of 4, taito, Jones, 152, Mwrog-atr ..t. Evans, 123, Mwrog street; Robert Roberts, 1, Humphreys- yard, Mwrog-street and Robert A Jones, Market-street, relieving officer. Market-street, relieving officer. street; Robert Roberts, 1, Humphreys- yard, Mwrog-street and Robert A Jones, Market-street, relieving officer. It was stated that the Local Government Bonrd would not permit of tue appointment of Mr R A Jones, so he was passed over, and Edward Evans was appointed. The of Mr R A Jones, so he was passed over, and Edward Evans was appointed. The appointujent carries with iL a yearly "Aitry of L15 and XI 12s Od per cent for every child over 70 per cent average attendance for the year. It is an annual appointment, subject to a month's notice.

RUTHIN NATIONAL SCHOOL. WILD FLOWER COMPETITION. On Monday last many of the scholars attending the above school could be seen passing along the streets carrying baskets and bunches of wild flowei-s, ferns, and grasses, for competition. When breaking up for the Whitsuntide holidays the head- master, Mr W G Hodgson, had invited them to spend part of their vacation in making a collection of wild flowers, &c., and in arranging them artistically. Four prizes were offered, two in the upper section of the school, and two in the lower, and on Monday morning about forty of the children competed for the prizes. Mrs E T Owen, Castle Hotel, and Mrs Pattinson, The Elms, two ladies who take the deepest interest in the school and who are eager to give it every support, carefully examined the flowers and selected the prize winners. By the generosity of these ladies and that of the Rev E Evans and of a gentleman who does not wish his name mentioned, the prizes were increased in number and value, and six were awarded in each group as follows :—Upper group 1 Maggie Hughes, 2 Annie Maddocks, 3 Ithel Williams, 4 Hettie Simpson, 5 John Davies, 6 Katie Jones. Lower group 1 Elizabeth Hughes, 2 Mary F Williams, 3 Mary Winifred Hughes, 4 Mary Elizabeth Hughes, 5 Albert Thomas, 6 Howel ii Williams. Many of the baskets and bunches were beautifully arranged and reflected great credit upon the little ones who made and arranged the collections. In some of the baskets over 50 varieties of wild flowers were shown, and altogether the competition was very pretty. We congratulate the Headmaster upon the idea and the children on their efforts in carrying it out. o

DENBIGHSHIRE and FLINTSHIRE AGRICUa.TURAL SHOW AT RUTHIN. The 60th, or D Jubilee Show of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricul- tural Society is to be held in Ruthin in August, and there is every prospect of it being a gigantic success. The last time Ruthin was favoured in a like respect was in 1896 when there was a record number of entries; the largest the society had ever received prior to that date. This seesis to have acted as an incentive, for since that period the entries have continually increased, as also have the classes. This yearlthere will be 181 elas es as against 133 when the show was previously at Ruthin. An important feature, notably to exhi- bitors, is that entries are restricted to Denbighshiie and Flintshire, except for Welsh cattle, pony stallions, trades- men's turnouts, jumping competitions, and dogs, poaltry, and pigeons, which classes are open to North Wales. In the Welsh sheep class the prizes have been increased, 1st to £3 and the 2nd to 30s. Not only are the prizes increased, but through the generosity of friends of the society and lovers of agriculture in general, nine challenge bowls are offered in competition, varying in value from 5 guineas to 30 guineas each. The Diamond Jubilee challenge bowl for the best bull in the show is given by a few members of the society; the challenge bowl for the best cow, by Mr P B Davies-Cooke the Bodrhyddan challenge bowl for the best heifer, by Mrs Rowley Conwy the West- minster challenge bowl for the best heavy horse in the show, by His Grace the Duke of Westminster the Naylor Leyland challenge bowl for the best light horse in the show, by Mrs Naylor Leyland,/ of Nantclwyd Hall, Ruthin, who is the lady president for the year—this lady also gives £ 5 in prizes in the Welsh mountain pony class, as well as another similarly named bowl for the best pen of Welsh sheep the Coronation challenge bowl for the best pen of Shropshire sheep, by Sir Wyndham Hanmer, Bart; the Star challenge cup for best butter in the show, by the Star Supply Stores, London; and the Kenyon challenge bowl for the best cheese, by Lord Kenyon. Special prizes are also given by Col Cornwallis West, Ruthin Castle; Thomas Williams, Esq., Llewesog; Edward Lloyd, Esq., of Rhagatt W Leathes, Esq., Wern Fawr, Ruthin and other gentlemen. The prize list is characterised as without doubt the best ever issued by the society if not in North Wales indeed the committee are most anxious to make this show a record one in the history of the society. Prize lists have already been forwarded to over 2,000 persons, but others who perhaps may require one have only to send a postcard to the energetic secretary, Mr T Welsby, of Rhyl, who will be most pleased to forward them a list.

LLANGYNHAFAL. BOARD Schools.—This school was inspected on April 11th by L J Roberts, Esq., H.M.I., and the following is a verbatim copy of the report:—This is an excellent school. The children are clean and well-behaved, and are keenly interested in their work. The curri- culum is well suited to the needs of the locality, and the work, both written and oral, is throughout most creditable to Mr Jones. Singing and drawing are especially good." As in previous years the highest merit grant has been awarded, and the total grants received from the Board of Education amount to J6106. The School Board gratefully acknowledge the assistance given to them by the parents in in sending their children punctually and regularly to school, and it is a fact worthy of record that since the formation of the Board nine years ago not a single prosecution has been instituted by them. Wales has been looked upon as a bad third in the matter of attendance, but would easily take the premier position if the whole of the Principality equalled the statistics of this small school.

WREXHAM HORSE SALES. Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons' great Corona- tion Horse Sales are advertised to take place in the North Wales Repository, Wrexham, on June 11th, 12th, and 13th, for light horses; and the 18th and 19th for heavy horses. 50 guineas is offered in prizes and 2 champion cups. 'lhe two first days are set apart for single and double harness horses and match pairs, and the 18th for hackneys, show horses, cobs, and ponies. This is expected to be a very attractive day as entries tire already to band from many well-known show studs, and a champion cup is offered for the best goer. On the 18th a champion cup, value 10 guineas, will be given to th £ best wagon horse. The winner at the last sale made £ 120. The last dav is for light lurry, parcel vanners, Ahd yoUhg horses. lie& JU" Entries finally etose by Mwtday'a jtost, June •lid, dfrietltO't&e Aactitorters. v

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HARD TIMES FOR SOUTH WALES COLLIERS. WORK SLACK AT CWMBACH. II Labour prophet who claim to discern the signs of the times predict a iiard time for the workers of the country during .1002—03. People in Cwmbac 'i and other suburbs of Aber- dure, as well, believe thsm, tor it has already set in here. During the last few months the chief collieries in the district such as Bwllta and Gadlys have only worked three or four days a week, and one may gather from this unfortunate state of things that the miners who are dependent for their livelihood in going down into the bowels of the earth are exceedingly sad and doleful. Sadder indeed was the experience of Mr William Lawrence, 2, Blaennantygroes-road, Cwmbach, Aberdare, a night miner at Lletty Slienkin colliery. He unreservedly laid bare his lot to an ABERDARE TIMES reporter who waited upon him a few days ago. Mr Lawrence, who is twenty-eight years of age, has resided in Cwmbach for many years, and like hundreds of others in this mining centre, works by night and sleeps by day. "Yes," he said in reply to the reporter; the pits are idle nearly half their time; but I am glad of one thing, namely this, that now I am able to work whenever there is work to be had at the pit where I am employed." "It was not ever thus?" put in the press- man. No, I can assure you. Irregular as the colliery is, my ability to work was more ir- regular still until I was fortunate enough to try Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people." The reporter became interested in Mr Lawrence's story, and he said: "Tell me how the change came about." Mi Lawrence drew his chair nearer the fire and went on, Well, first of all I suffered a pain in my legs. This did not deter me from trying to work, but believe me, I felt weak and almost exhausted before half the day's work was over. The pain grew and I felt the shooting pains of rheumatism all over my body. I suffered in- digestion too, but struggled to ivork about three days a fortnight for a while but was forced to abandon work altogether. I felt tired at night and more tired when I got up from bed in the morning. Life had really become a burden to me. Medical aid proved of no avail, and my attention was drawn to paragraphs in the papers of several local persons cured by Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people. I resolved to give them a trial and am pleased to state that after taking two boxes of Dr Williams' pink pills the pains relaxed, my appetite grew and I felt consider- ably relieved." How many boxes did you take altooether P asked the reporter. I took four boxes after I noticed signs of improvement, and by then I was completely recovered." I need not ask you if you are all right now because I can see it in your face," remarked the reporter. Mr Lawrence smiled and said "You are right." And of course said the reporter, rising, "You have no objection at all of making public your remarkable cure by Dr Williams' pink pills ? Why should I have any objection ?" queried Mr Lawrence, They have been in- valuable to me and I would be an ingrate to my fellow-men to hide the truth."

OAERWY S. MOKTHTA' SESSIONS.—The monthly Sessions were held on Tuesday before Colonel Mesham (chairman) and Mr Trevor J D Jones. The only case for trial was one of poaching, in which Thomas Kendrick, of Ffynonycyff, Ysceifiog, was charge! by Robert Edwards, Ty'n-y-caeau, with trespassing on a piece of land in the occupation of Mr Thomas J Gillespie ia search of game on the 21st of May last. Robert Edwards said he was gamekeeper to Mr Gillespie. About 8 o'clock on the eveniBg of the 21tt inst., his boy told him that he heard a shot fired, and that he saw Thomas Kendrick in the wood. Edwards went towards the wood and saw footprints and also saw the defendant. He had a right on the adjoining field, but not in the cover. He had been seen there before on two occasions, and had been cautioned. This time he asked prosecutor to look over it, and he would never go there again. The defendant's version was that he fired at a rabbit on the field where he had a right to do so. He wounded it and it crept through the hedge into the plantation. He put his gun down and went into the wood after it, but he positively swore that he never fired in the wood. The bench inflicted a fine of 5s and 8s cests. ROYAI, PATRONAGE FOR LOCAL WEAVERS.— On the 15th and 16th of this month the annual exhibition of Welsh industries was held at Grosvenor House. The goods on the Flintshire stall were made by our eminent local firm of woollen manufacturers, Messrs Evans and Son, Pandy Mills, and we are proud to note that a London lady has communicated with Messrs Evans, assuring them that their serge was universally declared to be the best in the whole exhibition. It consisted of a soft material and was named Grosvenor Frieze." It was guaranteed to have been woven on a hand loom, and itwas bought by H.R.H. the Princess of Wales. A piece of their gold medal tweed found a ready customer, in fact, the whole of the exhibits, with the exception of one small piece, were sold. Messrs Evans and Son have recently come into great prominence. They captured the first and second prizes for their cloth at Monmouth and Llanelly in 1900. Last year the silver medal for homespun was awarded to them at the Denbigh Eisteddfod and they followed up their success again this year at the bame place by winning the gold medal in open competition. The business transacted by this firm is not confined to the principality, as their goods are eagerly sought for in many of our large English towns, as well as on the continent. CORONATION COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the promoters of the Coronation festivities met in the Schoolroom on Thursday evening of last week, under the presidency of Mr W Matthews, Lee Cottage. Upon the proposition of the Rector, seconded by Mr Evans, schoolmaster, it was agreed that tea should be provided for all the parishioners, young and old, instead of limiting it to children and aged poor as pre- viously intended. Committees were formed for making preparatory arrangements for pro- visions, sports, &c. Tie question of securing the services of the band was discussed, and all present were unanimously of opinion that the two local clubs, who hold their respective an- niversaries on Coronation day, should contribute their share towards defraying the expense thereby incurred. It was suggested that the medals, which are to be presented to the children, should have a special die sunk, depicting the old elm tree in the square, and a suitable inscription, to indicate to future generations the locality of the rejoicings. It was, however, feared that the original die had been cast, and in that case it would be inad- visable to incur the extra expense of altering the original design.—We inadvertentlyomitted to state in a previous report that the inhabit- ants of Afonwen were cordially invited to join Caerwys in these rejoicings, and we sincerely hope they will do so, for although they happen to reside just over the boundary line of another parish, they are in closer proximity to Caerwys, and have always been looked upon as part and parcels of ourselves.

THE USUAL RESULT. "Why •where in t,lie world have you been, Fred ?" asked Airs. Dasher of her eldest son. "To the races." So was your father, but he's been back these two hours." j "No doubt. But he didn't have to walk back. I'll take no more tips."

BIRD'S CUSTARD is Pure, Creamlike. Nutritious, and easily digested, therefore is eminently suitable for Invalids. It is a wholesome, delicious article of diet, for universal consumption. Eggs often disagree BIRJ)'s CTTSTARD never. Uaed by all the leading DipfomSes of tbe South Kensington School of Cookery.

RURAL LTFE. I BY A SON OF THE OIL. j A JKRSET COW. Of late years the Jersey cow has, been intro- dllced into different parts of Englund with very great success, and although naturally thriving better in the more favoured south, several herds have flourished since establishment in the north and Midlands. My correspondent should not be in too great a hurry to form a herd, although I should think that his part of the country, A JERSEY OOW. I Somerset, is very suitable, the climate more approaching that of the Channel Islands, where the breed is thought so much of, than is the case further north. A great mistake with Jerseys is to think that they need coddling at all. A very successful breeder once told me that his herd was kept out of doors almost the whole of the year, and still no one got better prices. for his stock or scored more triumphs in the show-ring. Jerseys brought up in this way have also done well at the milking tests at Tring and else- where in fact, some of the statistics published prove that the yield of these small cows is phenomenal. I can therefore recommend my correspondent to establish a herd, but, if possible, he should buy his stock from a yard in this country rather than one in the Channel Islands. He will then run fewer risks of loss owing to the cattle not having become acclimatised. EGG-Bouxi) CAGE BIRDS. Egg-binding is frequently brought about through excessive fatness, sometimes from the egg being soft and shell-less, and at other times through cold, searching weather at the time of laying. Care" should be taken to prevent breeding hens becoming too fat, also in supplying them with lime in the form of old mortar powdered fine, or ground oyster or egg- shells, to enable them to elaborate hard shells for their eggs, and that they be kept from draught. They should also be allowed a liberal upply of green food to prevent constipation at the time of laying. Some forms of egg-binding are curable by the use of castor-oil. t;1 PORTABLE GRINDING MILL. The mill of which I give an illustration is strongly recommended, more especially for grinding for stock purposes. There are some thousands of this size in use in the country, the greater part of them being driven by ordinary thrashing engines of five to eight horse-power. The mill makes a very good sample of meal equal to that procured from a stone mill. Its approximate capabilitift, are: Splitting I A PORTABLE GRINDING KILL. maize or beans for horses, 80 bushels an hour; kibbling for oattle, 50 bushels an hour; grinding maize or barley meal for pigs, 17 to 24 bushels an hour. Mounted on a travelling carriage the mill is specially adapted for being let out on hire with threshing machines. It is also most useful for a landlord or large farmer who has several homesteads. By attaching a dressing machine, as illustrated, flour can be ground and dressed for domestic purposes. The addition named is so arranged that it can be removed in a ffew minutes at pleasure. Tiri VINHRY AND FRUIT GARDEN. When grapes are colouring the ventilation should be increased, a little air being left on all night; but there should be no lowering of the temperature, neither should the borders be permitted to get too dry. Sub-laterals will not give much trouble if they have hitherto been kept within bounds. New vineries may be planted at any time during this month or later, when the young vines are ready. If the eyes have been started in sods, they will be ready to plant when a foot or so high, as then they will be making roots freely, and will start away strongly if planted in a good border inside and helped on with warmth and moisture. The thinning of late grapes will now be in progress, and, if the fruit is expected to hang late, the bunches must be well thinned so that the air can circulate among the berrie". After thinning, top-dress the borders with some good artificial manure that will act quickly. The late spell of cold, windy weather will produce an influx of insect life that will give trouble if not dealt with promptly. Many owners of moderate-sized gardens are investing in a spraying implement for destroying insects; and, as soon as the blossoms are set, it should be brought into use and kept at work until the trees are clean. The covers may be taken from the peach wall as soon as the weather is settled. A FARMER'S POULTRY HOUSE. From time to time sketches of poultry houses especially suitahl-e to those whose ranging ground is practically unlimited have been given in this column, and so many inquiries have subsequently reached me for further details, that I have no hesitation in giving a further sketch of such a A FARMER'S POUL.TUY HOUSE. house. This pattern has lately secured great popularity, certainly well deserved, for it is an imorovement cn -'11 others 1 h;ivt» seen, ovan in

PROVED BY EVIùENCK-Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are shown by evidence well authenticated to be an unfailing cure for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, paralysis, loco- motor ataxy, St Vitus' dance, nervous headache, and indigestion, also diseases of the blood, such as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc. They are a splendid tonic and restore pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health, a specific for all troubles peculiar to the female sex, and in men effect a radical cure of all cases arising from worry, overwork, or excess. Dr Williams' Piqk Pills are sold by all chemists, or may be had direcb from Dr Williams' Medicine Company, ef 46* Holbotn-viaduct, London, at 29 9d per box. of six boxes for 13B 9d. They are never sold loose, and any sub- stitutes so sold are useless; the wooden box must be in a pink wrapper bearing the full name Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. The story of a Cwmbach man's cure, told in another column, has Cfeated wfdespread interest.

"DENBXJttSHIBK FREE PRESS." This Coup ce -T.ioket must cot be Detached- -_u_- AAm be paid by Tl#« -Ocwan Aer»ud Cinarunte^Corporii- I VV lion, Luiiilcd, «Jiiic t IVos. to 41. utio jide' owner of this Coupoi.- Insurarice-Tiek-1 ;f aueL uwner shall be killed oy an aecicieuc wiunn tiie United Kingdom to any Railway Company's passenger-train in which such owner is travelling as an ordinary ticket- bearing passenger, season-ticket-holder, or trader's ticket-holder. Provided that the above undertaking is subject to the following special conditions, which are of the essence of the contract, viz.: a) That such death result within one month after the accident, (I.) that such owner's usual signature shall have been written in ink, in the space provided underneath, before the accident, (c) that notice of the accident be given to the Corporation at its Chief Office in London within seven days after its occurrence, (d) that medical certificates and other information be furnished by the person claiming upon request for the same by the Corporation, and (e) that this Insurance applies only to persons over sixteen yea.rs of age, is limited to one Coupon-Insurance-Ticket for each holder, and holds good for the current week of issue only. itolm This Insurance entitles the holder to the benefit of, and is subject to the conditions of, the "OCRAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE COMPANY, LIMITED, ACT,. 1890," Risks Nos. 2 and 3, when they are not incompatible with the special conditions above stated. The possession of this Coupon-Insurance-Ticket is admitted to be the payment of a premium under Sec. 33 of the Act. A Print of the Act can be seen at the Chief Office of the Corporation. Signature Week of issueMay 31st, 1902. V. /1 "Come, give us a Trial of our Quality," Winners of the Silver Medal at the D. and F. A. Show] 1900. WIL or oft mr CONNAH & CO., The Wheelmen of North Wales, are making TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS in the Prices of 3NZW MACHINES FXAmpLE-Druids, 17 10s. Od. Royal Welsh, R,9 Ds. Od. Royal Cambrian, £ 12 10s. Od. All fitted with Detachable Pneumatic Tyrea. R2 per Machine less than last year's prices. Quality better than ever. Smift Cycle.-His Majesty the King has granted his Royal Warrant to the SWIFT CYCLE Company, who have supplied with the Swift Machine for over 20 years. Bassinettes, from 25s. Mail Carts, from 12s. 6d. For Sale or Hire. Repairs and Brazing a Speciality. Agents for Rudge, Crescent, Raleigh, Swift,' Now Hudson. Pneumatic Safeties from M lOs. Od. Accessories at Factory Prices. Last year's Stock of Machines at less than cost price to -clear. Second-hand Machines, largest 8tooktin the country, Pneumatic Safeties, thoroughly reliable, from X3 10s. Write for particulare. mm MOTOR CARS. The conveyance ot the future a Speciality, We have a large Stock of Sandow's Developers. Hockey Sticks and Requisites, the Game, of Snapshot, and the celebrated new Game of Ping Pong or Table Tennis. Contracts for Schools for larrge or small quantities. Hockey Sticks from 2s. 6d. .1.J!i1R"" 'ii. CONNAH & CO., North Wales Cycle & Motor Car Manufacturers, 5, VALE STRIST, DENBIGH, and RHYL. They are; wise who order our Macbines.t. We well mcuntthe Rider and consider their means Full particulars on application to the Manager, H. MILLER.

I bhuddlak" .1 THE CORONATIOlq.-It, was announced at the services at the Parish Church, on Sunday lest, that on Coronation day tbe order of service issued by Command of the King for use throughout His Majesty's empire on the Coronation Gay of their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra would be used Lt. a service which would be held in church on that day. The hour fixed for holding the service would be made known later on. At this service the appointed anthem, I was glad When thfev Said unto me. we will go into the bouse of the Lord, &c. will be sung. Also the special hymns. The order of service is published by Noveilo &Co.,and may be ordered through any bookseller, price 6d.

CRICKET FIXTURES. LLANYCHAN AND DISTRICT C. C. May 31st, Ruthin Grammar School, Ruthin. June 7th, Mostyn Park, Modtyn Park. June 14th, Penbedw, Penbedw. June 2lst, Open. June 28th, Open.^?^ July 5tb Dolgellev, Dolgelley. July 12th, Ruthin Grammar School, Llanychan. July 19th, Penbedw, Llanychan.j July 26th, Mold, Mold. July 30th, Chester Banks Team, Bough tea Hall. August 2nd, CorWen. August 4th (Bank Holiday), Dolgelley, Llanychan. August th, Mostyn Park, Llanychan. August 16th, Open. August 33rd, Corweu, Llanychan. August 30th, Open. Scptetnb«r6tbf Mold, Llanychan. September 13th, Corwen, Corwen. Home- and away irtaetbes will be arranged With Deb bigh -duiting,,the season.

J' 1 I7« f»ages, Iftmtrafed. CATTLE. l»a,ODO OWNERS OF ANIMALS 'Have secured a co^y ef the ELUHIN FIRST W <6M 'ê '-8ItMC:t trttm t Tetter iwcefved from Coiittfttttitttty f8t "fjW. fjttMMM. «Mt M< mm, ,tWllrs _ll&BRltIlJl GFC&M'AN* MI&R AID BOOK « umiii^iii «iy .H.r" fé.dI'ft'.

the great rearing districts of Sussex through 1 which I lately drove. It is mounted on four strong iron wheels,, as shewn, i well framed and braced together, cladded with feather-edged boarding, and is provided on each side with five nest boxes as shewn. The ladder is hinged,, and is used as a shutter to close the hole at aigfht. FKETHNO CHICKENS AND TURKIIY POULTS. Beyond a doubt success in poultry keeping mainly binges on the way young stock is fed. A very well-known breeder of turkeys tells me his success is due to the following method of feeding: Hard-boiled eggs, breadcrumbs; and Unfly-chopped young onions I give for the first week. Afterwards 1.gradually withhold eggs, adding a little ftnely-siftedbartynwal, Spratts' meal, and boiled rice. Too muclvegg-is injurious, as it causes diarrhoea. The moment this is per- ceptible Omit egg. and add one frasiKionful of nnety-powdered chalk to every feed untit the bowels have again assumed their normal con- dition. I feed six times daily for the first week or ten davs. after that period four times will suffice. I never give water until the poults are a month old, when I supply sufficient boiled water for all to drink, then remove it for the day. As the poults gain strength, add-boiled 'Ciissel and more onions or lettuce, ceasing the vivo of breadcrumbs after the "first fortnight.. Well-boiled nteat is helpful to them, and they need plenty of space to roain on; short, clean er*«fi, with long grasi to shelter in from the fierce sun, is most beneficial. As soon as they are large enough to eat it, a little buckwheat, wheat, or dari given once daily assists them. Continue the soft food until the poults are fully four months old; oeTcn longer than that would be an advantage, as it aids growth so much better than ordinary corn. A* regards chickens, up to the time they are four mouths old they should have four meals A day; after that gradually reduce to three until the pullets commence to lay. A niiitltre-lof good barleymeal and nnemiddHngs, sightly'mOTStcned with skim milk or water in which bones have been boiled, should be thoroughly cooked by steam, and allowed to cool before being given, and it should be in as firm a state a £ possible, not sloppy. The grain should be Wheat; Oats may be given occasionally, but unless this "grain is very plump and short chickens will not partake of it. GROWING CKLKRY WITH ARTIFICIAL MAITPRI!. Tender, well-btanched celery is highly appre- ciated by most people, and not a few amateurs would embark in its culture that have nfcVer done so could they see their way to obtain material to grow it in. In many instances it is very difficult to obtain solid manure, and in others the garden is so placed that it is difficult to get manure to it. These people are under the impression that celery cannot be grown' Without solid manure. This is a mistake, the matter having been tested by planting fifty plants early in July in some soil in good condition after potatoes had been dug. These were good strong plants, and were lift'ed from the hUrsefy b^d with a ball of soil. No trench was made for thnm they were simply planted on the surface, giving them a good watering.' and keeping them moist in dry weather. When growth had advanced somewhat the soil all round them was given a good sprinkling of artificial manure, Watering it in. It was astonishing how quickly the roots came to the surface, and growth Was rapid. This was done twice. Early in November these had the first, lot of soil drawn to thfem, and in about a month finally earthed up. In this way splendid celery -after Christmas was got. HAHDBNttrfr OFF, This is a process all too little attended to by many grbwers for market. It is, iu our opinion, says a writer in thc .^arA. G^/rrfmer, trebles* to expend time and money in the''production of good market stuff in plants, if'these' are! aunt to market or are sold locally, or are even planted out at home in a tender unclimatised state. We have come across several Instances this season of shopkeepers who lfihrev suffered Ynuch loss through riegltgtfnce in this matter Of ♦hardening by those who 'had Supplied thetWwtM pldftts. It is little short of dishonesty -foit #"or* vaio turn out stuff straight from the fOwhlgillotise without any intermediater place of>hardening. Many thousands of tomato plants Will be at1'this time in preparation fof, pMnting in tlrft dpen. The wise in under waterprtt<# gradually inure the plants dMddii^ i Plants sb treated -*iU< not?1 feel-the planted out in the open. The-novice, ami the man Who Ss afrftid to trouble, WillirelfiOve <to the open ■frithtiut mtich cart aS to coverjn# «md hardening, With-'the tesWtMifttffc nUtnt#ge £ J Stioh a pihefcib* that/ 'l>efore they illl=,iftth tne Case oi oetioing pinni stnn anu wmuow-oux plants,what disappointment is often caused to both salesmen, retailers, and to those who try to make their homes pleasant by buying these plants, on account of the inability of the plants to withstand the cold air and wind to which they arc too suddenly exposed in the fresb-condi- tions in which they find themselves, and this otfly because those who sent them to market j" Were too selfish or thoughtless to take a little trouble in hardening off the plants before Seeding them out. Plants are too frequently rushed up under glass in heat and taken straight out? and sold, with-the result that many perish. ANSWERS TO CORRESrOXDES. A. E. T." (Willesden).—The maker is R. Mallon, Swaffham. He will send you a catalogue on application. 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