Denbighshire Free Press

THE RUTHIN TECHNICAL 1NISTIIL:CT10K COMMITTEE. REPORTS FOR SESSION 1901-1902. j The reports and results of the various classes conducted by the Ruthin Technical Instruction Committee, who have an energetic secretary in the person of Mr E Powell Jones, have just been received, and from them we cull the following facts :— COOKEliY. With regard to the cookery class the examiner. Miss A W Roberts, of Chester science and art school, reports that the results obtained in this examination shewed that much good work had been done during the session the practical work being ex- cellent, and the theoretical examination with one or two exceptions very good. Much credit was due to the teacher (Miss Francis, of the Chester school), and to"the students for the practical manner in which the work was carried out. The students in their order of merit are placed thus: — placed thus: Practical. Theory. Total Miss Esther Roberts 95 70 165 Mrs T J Rouw 80 .70 150 Miss A Phillips 80 .65.. 145 Miss Scales 75 .65^ 140 Miss Edith Lloyd 85 40. 125 Miss Lewis Jones 70 50* 120 Miss Hannah Williams.. 70 30 100 Miss Jennie Roberts 70 30 100 COMPOSITION, AMIMIETIC, DRAWING, AND BOOK-KEEPING I Mr H A Tilby, of Chester, who was the examiner of the pupils in :the above sub- jects, reported as regards composition that the writing was poor. There was an absence of the knowledge of periods, and all the scholars but one failed to correctly express" Direct speech." The satisfactory elemcn~ was that all the pupils grasped the point'' of the story. Most pupils shewed a fairly satisfactory knowledge of com- mercial terms. The maximum number of marks was 100. J T Williams gained 63, R E Williams 48, J Salisbury 44, and j M Roberts 39. As to arithmetic, two easy problems were given, but neither was at- tempted by any student. Of the remaining sums most were attempted; one student making a good attempt to solve them all. 100 was the maximum number of marks, and J Salisbury qualified for 63, E W Pugh for 39, and M Roberts for 34. DRAWING.—Maximum marks 20. Some very fair papers were sent in. Most of the pupils made a good attempt so far as form was concerned, but the finish was weak in one or two instances. WC Jones 16 marks, J T Williams 16, F A Williams 15, M Griffiths 14, W Halley 13. BOOK-KEEPING.—Three papers were sent in; one a very good one, the other two fair. The papers were not finished, apparently owing to want of time. Maximum marks 80. Isaac Jones 66, A Fox 44, H B Williams 41. snORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING. Mr J J Evans, of Denbigh, reporting on j the shorthand examination, stated: Three papers were sent in to me as the result of this examination, and each of them show considerable promise on the part of the competitor. In merit, I place them as follo-s:-Emilv Freeman, 63 out of a possible 80 marks May Freeman, 52; and Gwendoline M Roberts, 35. The per- centage of each would have been much better had they not misunderstood the first question. They wrote the consonants instead of the grammalogues. This was evidently a mistake on their part, 2.1(1 not want of kno vled^o. In order, therefore, to find out their true position in the exawi n'- tion the maximum number of marks should be reduc-ed to 70. This will make the number of marks gained most satisfactory, especially on the part of Emily and May Freeman. Gwendoline Roberts failed to answer one question, because, according to her statement, she has not yet reached the end of the text book. This is rather un- fortunate and affects her percentage ef marks in the examination. As I have stated above the papers sliew considerable jftomise and are creditable to the com- petitors and teacher. Even the competitor who takes third place gives abundant proofs that she has a good knowledge of the system as given in the ''Teacher of Phono- graphy." As to the other two, I have no hesitation in saying that they can write the learner's style of phonography very fluently and correctly. 0 Typewriting: The report was compli- mentary in some details to the pupils, E W Jones, Louisa J Jones, Arthur 0 Fox, and Harriet B Williams. The general remarks were to the effect that taking all the papers together the work was fairly well done; and speed was fair, although some of the papers had been hurriedly done, thereby sacrificing corrections for speed, which is a bad principle. AMBULANCE. The students attended lectures which were given by Dr T 0 Jones, of Buthin, on nursing," and as a result of examination Dr R H HaLi veil passed the following ladies as successful candidates :—Mary Jane Griffiths, Queenie Scales, Margaret Catherine Williams, Annie Scales, Jennie Roberts, Edith M Rouw, Margaret Jones, Agnes Woollam (passed flnal re-examina- tion), and Jennie Williams (first aid).

CEFN-ST. ASAPH. THE WAR.-On Wednesday evening last, Capt R W Williams Wynn, gave a most interesting address on the South African War, in the Cefu National School. There was a very large audience, over which the Rev J Fisher, rector, presided The gallant Captain, who h d himself been out in the war for consider- ably over a year, was now able to traverse its whole history from beginning to end. He started with the causes whtch fed up to the war, and carefu!ly sketched its history over to the declaration of peace. He gave an account of the part, often thrilling, which he and his regiment took in it, delineated the boer character, aud described South Africa and its untold resources and possibilities. The address throughout was highly interesting anj iustructive, and all went home with a very clear idea of the whole history of the war, which was all the more interesting in that it came from one who had been in the thick of it. The address occupied close upon two hours in delivery, and was listened to with the closest attention, and greatly appreciated. The Captain, before separating, was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

RHUDDLAN. MARRIAGE.—On Thursday, Miss Harriet Maude Williams, the daughter of Mr John Williams, of Penyffordd. Rhuddlan, was united in holy matrimony to Mr Richard H Williams, Berth, Rhewl, Ruthin. Owing to the recent bereavement in the family, only a few of the immediate relatives and friends were invited. In the absence of the Vicar of Rhuddlan, the ceremony was performed in Rhuddlan Parish Church in an impressive manner by the Rev T Owen, M.A., Vicar of Dyserth. On their return to the home of the bride's parents, the wedding party was entertained to a sumptuous breakfast, after which a drive was made to Rhyl from where the happy couple left for the Midlands amidst the congratulations and hearty good wishes of all present. Miss Emily Williams, the bride's sister, acted as brides- maid, and Mr R Herbert Williams. Plas-y- ward, Ruthin, acted as best man. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr F^bert Williams, and numerous presents were received.

DE ATH OF MR OWEN WILLIAMS, GLANCL W Y [), BODFAUI. It is with much regret that we announce the death of one of the best known agri- culturists in the Vale of Clwyd, in the person of Mr Owen Williams, Glanclwvd, Bodfiiri. He had only been laid aside for a short time, but in reality his health had been failing for the last two years. The sad event occurred suddenly whilst he was sitting in his chair between seven and eiyht o'ciock un Saturday evening. Im- mediately the sudden attack came on one of the- farm servauts was despatched on horseback to his doctor, Dr Lio '(-I, of Denbigh, but, before the doctor arrived he had expired. He died at the age of 71 years. Mr Williams was born in the year 1S31 at the Llys, Derwen, a farm about five or six miles from Ruthin, in the direction of Corwen. He was the son of Mr Owen Williams, one of the best known deacons of the Calvinistio Methodist Connection in his days. Consequently the subject of this memoir was brought up strictly in the truths of religion and in the principles and doctrines of Calvinistic Methodism, of which he was practically a lifelong member, having been received a full member of the chapel of which his father was deacon and his grandfather before him, at Clawddnewydd, when only 11 years of age, and at the early age of 21 was elected a deacon, an office to which he was appointed in Bodfari chapel when he removed to Glanclwyd. Altogether he served the office of deacon for about 50 years, and he had in turn filled all the offices to which a layman can be elected. He was a prominent leader of the Sunday School Movement and an examiner of the schools. As a deacon and office bearer he was well-known and most highly esteemed he had occupied the position of moderator and always held a position of prominence and power in the Vale of Clwyd Monthly Meeting. In every office he filled the duties were discharged with much ability, zeal and conscientiousness, which gained him the confidence and respect of all. Deceased's only surviving brother is Mr Simon Williams, Penybont, Corwen. In the year 1859 deceased married Miss Janet Roberts, second daughter of the late Mr Moses Roberts, Plas Llangwyfan, and she is a sister to the mother of Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P. for the Flint Boroughs. After living at Gareg y Pennill Farm, Llan- I rbaiadr, Mr and Mrs Williams removed in the year 1869 to their present farm, Glan- clwyd, which is on the estate of Mr Hughes of Kinmel, the Lord Lieutenant of Flint- shire, and on which they have therefore resided for 33 years, a proof that there has been thorough confidence and concord between landlord and tenant. Mr Owen Williams was a man who took an intelligent interest in every public movement and' zealously engaged in a I variety of public work. For very many years be was a member of the Ruthin Board of Guardians, and subsequently also I of the Ruthin District Council, on which he represented his parish. That he pos- sessed the confidence ot his fellow-members was proved by his election to the position of chairman, the duties of which office he efficiently discharged. When the County Councils were first formed he was elected a member for Llandyrnog parish, and some time afterwards was elected Alderman of the Council, but when his term expired he had to give place to a member of a different political colour. He was an ardent politician, being an advanced Liberal and a strong opponent of the State Church, so that in all Radical and Liberationist movements in the district he was a prominent figure; nevertheless he was a man much esteemed, even by his political opponents. Up to the time of his death he was a member of the Governing Body of Denbigh Intermediate School and took much interest in that and similar educational work. The Governing Body's meeting on Tuesday was postponed in order that the members might attend the funeral, and the members pre- sent to show their respect included the Rev H Humphreys, M.A., rector of Henllan. The esteem in w;,ich he was held both by his co-religionists and others was manifest some 12 or 14 years ago, when he received a public testimonial consisting of a purse of £ 100 and an illuminated address. The fmneral took place on Tuesday, and, in addition to the relatives and immediate friends, was attended by a large number of public men and representatives of public bodies in the county, including Messrs J Herbert Lewis, M.P., Flint (deceased's nephew), and J Herbert Roberts, M.P. for West Denbighshire, who had travelled fro:n I London in order to attend. After a brief service in the house the body was removed to the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Bodfari, where Mr Williams was deacon. Here a solemn funeral service was con- ducted and appropriate addresses were delivered by the Revs Francis Jones, Abergele; John Owen, Mold Evan Jones, Denbigh; Griffith Ellis, Bootle; Wynne Roberts, Bodfari; and Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P., ail of whcm paid a high I tribute to the deceased as a man of un- blemished character, and to his public services. After the service the body was removed for interment at Rhewl, Ruthin, the funeral corter/e being made up of 91 carriages, and being witnessed by many hundreds of people, who had congregated along tie line of route. All the public bodies of whish he was a member were fully represented, the Rev J F Reece, B.A., rector of Llanfwroj, chair- man of Ruthin Board of Guardians, and Mr H Williams, chairman of the Ruthin District Council, and other members being present. Amongst those present at Rhewl were the following ministers, the Revs Griffith Ellis M.A., Bootle; W:illiam Owen, Liver- pool Benjamin Hughes, St Asaph Francis Jones, Abergele Joseph Evans, Denbigh William Rowlands, Towyn; Jonathan Jones, St Asaph R Williams, Tany-frolq R Richards, Rhyl Evan Jones, Denbigh; Ezra Jones, Prestatyn; James Richards, Gyffylliog R Ambrose Jones, Rhewl David Jones, Rhuddlan; Evan Stephens, Ruthin; Robert Griffiths, Denbigh; W Benjamin, Caerwys H O Hughes, Henllan Robert illiams, Towyn R II Thomas, Llansannan Thomas Owen, Clocaenog; R S Hughes, Dyserth R J Jones, Llanelidan Ellyn Roberts, Bodfari; W E Williams, Tremeirchion; Edward Jones, Merllyn; Richard Griffiths, Denbigh; John Alun Lloyd, Gyffylliog William Jones, Pare, Bala; W L Davies, Prestatyn; John Oven, Mold; D M Davies, Rhosesmor; Ellis Lloyd, Buckley John Williams, Corwen W W illiams, Glyudvfrdwy; J' F Reece, rector of Llanfwrog;" H Humphreys, M.A., rector of Heullaii; Jas Charles, Denbigh; Edward Roberts, Bootle; R Roberts. Bootle; R R Jones, Llanrhaiadr andalso amongst the general public were: Mr W James, ,N & S Wales Bank; Mr Howel Gee, Denbigh Mr and Mrs Wright, Bryncelyn, &c., &c. t 1 ■ There were ninety one carr starting from Bodfari and these were joined at Rhewl by some 25 mm, making 116 vehicles present and, included in the cortege were the following —First carriage: Dr Lloyd, Denbigh Dr Hughes, Bala; Rev E Jones and Mr A- G Evans Denbigh. Then followed the hearse, after which came the relatives of the tie- ceased, namely :—Mr Owen Williams (son); Misses Williams (three daughters); Mr Simon Williams, Corwen (brother); Mr Owen Williams, Pentre. Derwen Mr Owx1*. Williams, Corwen; Mr J C Jones, Rhyl; Miss Annie Jones, Liverpool; MrDavi4 Jones, Liverpool (nieces and nephews of fc&e deceased). The third carriage eontaiitadE Mrs Jones, Miss Lloyd, and Mr J R Lloyd, Denbigh, and Mr and Mrs Lowe, Chester, The fourth carriage contained Mr J Herbert Lewis, M.P, and Messrs P H and .1; Minshall, Oswestry; and Mr E Hughes, Carnarvon. In the fifth carriage were Messrs J Hughes, Hendre E Jones, Liver- pool; M Jones, Rhyl; and H Hug Holywell. In the sixth carriage wese Messrs James Lowe, Alwyn Lloyd, Chester; Miss Williams, Colwyn Bay; and Miss Jones, Liverpool. In the seventh carnage were Mr and Mrs Williams, Plasyward; and Miss Williams, Pentre, Derwen; &Lge a number of brakes and carriages contact- ing a considerable number of deacons* church officers and other friends. 'The undertakers were Mr T J WilliasK, High-street, Denbigh, and Messrs J Brothers, Bee Hive, Vale-street, Denbigh and the arrangements, which, owing to thus crowd present, were of a very onemtac nature, were carried out with great eses^ precision and efficiency. WREATHS. The deceased had a strong objection im floral tributes at funerals; the knowledge of this prevented many being sent, but tke. following very beautiful wreaths wm received from friends not aware d deceased's objection to floral offerinp Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Lleweni; M Pickop Dutton, London Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P.; Mr and Mrs F Hughes* Britannia Buildings, Denbigh Miss Wllr liams, Rose Villas, Denbigh; Mr and Aim Lowe, Dee Bank, Chester; Mr and Met Dewar, London Miss A J Williaraa, Colwyn Bay Miss Williams, Hendre; Mrs Morris, Lleweni.

GREAT BILE BEAN CURE TWENTY YEARS' INDIGESTION ENDED. All my neighbours are talking about cfc. and they say it is a miracle Thisis how Mrs Mary Anne Roberts, a plasterer's wife, H at Bemridge-street, Liverpool, opened tåe story of her cure by Chas. Forde's Bile Be&ss for Biliousness, when talking to a Liverd reporter the other day. Ever since I was sixteen years of age," said she, "I suíI agony through indigestion. Any solid food F took would seem to lodge in my chest, and I used to gasp for breath after eating. These awful feelings necessitated my having to li,.v entirely on liquid food, and before long I was reduced to an extremely weak state. I wauti often have to lie down on the sofa in a fairtfeRg; condition. The attacks of dizziness were &w severe, and everything in the room wnuh appear to be going round and round. My husband spent many a Sovereign on mediClneiy but none of them did me any good. Previoudy I had been under the care of a doctor, but evee under his treatment I seemed to get no betMr. Both my husband and myself were vecy downcast, when by good fortune we heard of Chas. Forde's Bile beans for Biliousness, aaii decided to try them. The first few dome seemed to do me good; so I went in for a pee- per course. I am thankful I did persevere with them, for I am now as well as anyone could wish to be. I can now eat a hearty racai, and partake of beef and cheese without few:. There is now quite a pleasure in living. It m twelve months ago since I took the Beans, at 1 ean tell my cure is permanent. I am confi- dent that Bile Beans have wrought this wonderful change in me, and I feel it my dufcer to recommend them to my neighbours." Bile Beans for Biliousness are a certain cure far indigestion, dizziness, weakness, summer fag," headache, skin erpution, and all biooni impurities.. Of all chemists, or post free from the Bile Beau Manufacturing Company, l" London Wall, E.C., for Is lid or 2& 9d.

ABERGELE NOTES. I had a paragraph in my last weefcr Notes to t .e effect that the donations towards the Coronation festivities fund were coming in very slowly. On Saturday I was told pretty plainly that I was wrong1 and that the money is coming in well; it fact, the sum already in hand or promised amounts to something like 2100! In the paragraph alluded to I wrote what was stated to me by one of of the committee. However, "all's well that ends well," u1Í nobody is prouder than your humble servant that the requisite amount is camizzz to hand so satisfactorily. It ,is a thousand pities that our sumtDmr Promenade Band is so scantily supported- Of course the men are well aware that have come here too soon as far as aoj assistance from visitors is concerned; &s the same time I think local residents are fr a position to H pay up" a little more thac the do, especially as they all enjoy fcfee music. • We were all so glad that peace had base. proclaimed in South Africa, that at none, of the chapels was a thanksgiving service held. The thanksgiving service, as otdemd by the Archbishop, was held in churck. where there was a large congregation. Some enterprising penny-in-the-s'tot machine company has been brave enougt to fix twe of its machines on the promenade, but I am beginning to think that the speculation was not a wise one by any means. The Hooligans have spotted the and have made short work of the glass that separated the cigarettes from their pilfering hands. To look at that particular machine one would think that the War Office had been testing its resisting strength with, a lyddite shell. Daring the Coronation festivities prucee are to be offered for the best turn out of x pair, or more, of horses; single horse turn- out donkey ditto as well as for the most comically dressed cyclist and pedestrian. I have entered for the third on the list- provided I come across a good driver. ♦ Some of the Welshmen who are emigrafclag from Patagonia to Canada paid a flying visit here on Wednesday before sailiRg from Liverpool on Thursday moaning- They were delighted with their prospect* ef becoming full-pledged Canadians under the British flag. Good lack to them.

BrÈm's CUSTARD is Pure, Creamlike, Nutritious, and easily digested, therefore is eminently suitable foe Invalids. It is a wholesome, delicious article of diet, for universal consumption. Eggs often disagree BIRD'S CUSTARD never, Used by ail the leading Diploaieos of the South Kensington School of Gookery. ASTON & SON are the largest Furniture Manufacturers in Wales. Free Delivery any distance. Cash or Credit. Addres,-zes:-Wrexham Oswestry, Cefa, Chester, & Shrewsbury. Send for Catalogues 14, Watergate St., Chester. ♦

THE DECLARATION OF PEACE. VIEWED FROM A CLERICAL STANDPOINT. On Sunday evening there was a good congregation at St Peter's Church, Ruthin, when the special preacher was the Rev E S Roberts, B.A., of St Augustine's, Penarth, Cardiff, who in his sermon pointed out that the recent declaration of peace had brought with it a time of joy, praise and thanksgiving. What was more fitting, than what whilst that day week when thousands and thousands of persons were engaged in the service of prayer and praise, the glad news of peace should flash over I from the distant land of South Africa, daring evensong. In the town and district of Rutbin the same glad tidings were received when the feathered creation were rendering their matins of praise. The great British people should not signalise their joy by drunkenness and revelry, for they would now have the eyes of the whole civilized world centred upon them. In the time of defeat they had to remember that they were calm. During the great reverses which had been experienced they, as a great people, had received them in a manner which marked the characteristics of a great 1 nation, and in consequence of those re- verses thr-y became a living pi ri c of purity, (ikI as sucii they should ieceiv<; tli- decl&iation of peace Among the several pie&ging f«-itnres' ot the lute war were the courage and devotion displayed by heirs of vast estates, QClOns of noble families, bearers of honoured naUlet who fought sitl, by side for country ,¡,na hl)m'1 with the horny-handed sons of toil, and tni's had drawn forth expressions of admiration. During the strife mitt)' had giv'rrn their for sheir country-,ill honour to thnn, and t:¡py h",¡ now to t.hatd Ahn¡!j:Y Gud tli:H had been restored. Ti; v ,v, t l' ??s«!iiblf-d that evening in aiosr. beautiful temples, under c nations which were ftir more ia-our:i;ie and honourable- t" them as a nation than tho-e undi-r which King George III held his service of thanksgiving at the close of the American w.w of Indeneudence. Thoy thanked Gild that thi- integrity of the Empire had bteii inaintiided, arid that this wlior had -een brought to a close with honourabh* I'PIIC(>. Their joy must find expression and pleasure in the words of the Psalmist who said Praise the Lord for he hath one miohfy things." Their late great Queen who had seen her gallant troops embark for South Africa was no longer with them. Since her death many bad willingiy laid down their lives for their country and would return no more, and when they reflected on their noble Queen, and others who had departed, their hearts must be fUed with the deepest thoughts. The reverend gentleman then referred to the bravery and devotion of those who were engaged at Spion Kop. The hisu»ry of the war had given them many things to think about, and it be- L hoved them to refit-ct upon some of the lessons of war which they had been taught. Mistakes there had not only mistakes on tie part < t th se in authority, hat there ha t been mistakes on their part as a natiea. Before a single shot was fired terms were drawn out, but it would kave better behoved them as a great people to àan been less exacting, less authorita- tive, but at the same time none the less determined. The war had caused them to reftect "ttpoa tke military system of the •owntry-, consequently efforts were being II Made for re-organisation and to strengthen the nary. A nation might think they had an invincible army, bat at the same time they may perish without warning. They were oarly safe so long as they kept in io.h witbHim who ruled in the Kingdom of man. Throagh the infinite mercy of tk eir Gad the strength of the British army was uaiwsjwired He thought he might I say as a matter of justice that the Boers had arored a foe worthy of our steel. iSatae had been treacherous and had carried I on their warfare in a cowardly manner, but th- great Mass &' tbe Boer nation ha 1 b-en pr,oved--ka-ve and geaerous, aud some of our soldier," had experienced their generosity on the field of battle. But now in the hour of surrender, ia the hour of humiliation they as citizens of a great Empire and Christian- aation could afford to be generous and sympathetic. So far as he could understand the revealed word of God, he I had come to the conclusion that the an- n nation ef these two republics was neces- sary in the interests of civilisation and the exp:msiun of Christ's Kingdom. Aud their annexation and inc-jporation within the British Empire would prove a great boon and blessing to the Dutch and native population of S mth Africa, and that wh t- ever may have been befoiv the war, they would now see freedom and justice. Th. y thanked God that the integrity of the Em- pire kad been maintained and that the he war had draw* together England, Great I Britain, and her Colonies, and had welded them fcogetker into one great Empire. Now it rewaiaed for them at home to shew to tke whole world that they were worthy to hold the great Empire which their fore- fathers won for them, and which recent events had so well consolidated. The conquering and annexation brought with it increased responsibilities, and it was for them as a people to realise that responsi- bility, and in pursuit of that responsibility they individually and collectively must adopt the right principle they must be honest, pure and just. God aave the Kiug. The service terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.