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MARRIAGE OF ME. JOHNT D. WYNNE…
MARRIAGE OF ME. JOHNT D. WYNNE GRIFFITH, OF GARN, DENBIGH, AND MISS WINIFRED NASH. OF SOMERBY, GRANTHAM. [BY OCR SPECIAL REPORTER.] At the pretty little Church of St Mary Magdalen, Somerby, near Grantham, yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, the mar- riage took place of Mr John Douglas Wynne Griffith, J.P. for the county of Denbigh, eldest son of Mr W D W Griffith, J.P. of Garn, Trefnant, Denbigh, and Miss Winifred Ellen Nash, fourth daughter of the Rev William Nash, Rural Dean, and Reotor of the parish. The event was one which aroused very great interest, for there is no clergyman in the district more highly esteemed than Mr Nash, or more cordially beloved. Miss Nash was born at the Rectory, and has lived all her life in the parish. Her sym- pathetic nature, and kind, unaffected dis- position have won for her the love of young and old in Somerby. She knew them all, of course, but her friends were more especially the young folks, many of whom bad passed through her Sunday School class. The family were much touched by the fact that even the very poorest in the parish offered their gifts and expressed their best wishes for Miss Winifred's future happiness. The bridegroom comes of a good old Welsh family, whose estate at CJarn has been in their possession for centuries. His father is a man who takes a prominent part in the public life of the district, being an Alderman of his native -Borough Council, having also served the Coaaty as a mwnber of the County Coun- cil of the Joint Standing Committee, and as Chairman of the Magistrates of the Denbigh Petty Sessional Division and his eldest sou, who has just been created a justice of the peace for the county of Denbigh, bids fair to enter upon a career alike useful and beneficial. As has been previously mentioned in our columns, the greatest interest has been taken in the happy event, not only by the tenants of the Garn estate but by the in- habitants generally. Mr Griffith, of Garn, is very highly esteemed as a landlord and is on exceptionally good terms with his tenants, for he has always resided amongst them, speaks their language, personally interests himself in their welfare, and knows well the conditions of farming, and takes care to be in touch with all his tenants, and the young Squire is worthily following his father's example. To show tl ei ■ good feeling the tenantry of Garn have liberally subscribed and have pur- chased a haadsome present for the bridegroom. The villagers have also subscribed, and had a choice present in store for the same occasion, whilst they will also provide funds from their subscriptions to have local rejoicings, and so give Mr and Mrs J D Griffith a cordial welcome home it being thought advisable in both cases to reserve the formal presentations and rejoicings until the home comiBg. After months of cold, unsettled weathbr it was iudeed a fortunate circumstance that the wedding-day was typically June-like— bright, warm, and sunny. If there be any virtue ia the well-worn saying, Happy is the bride that the sun shines ou," then truly there is a roseate future in store for Mr and Mrs Griffith. All the village was en fete, the children had a holiday, and a Union Jack floated proudly from the tower of the church. At the entrance of the churchyard an ornamental arch had been constructed, surmounted with a trophy ef small flags, flanked by the white ensign and the dragon-emblazed standard of Wales. The path to the church porch was carpsted, and over it was ereeted a light canopy of canvas, edged with a festoon of yellow art muslin. The top of the canopy was studded the whole length on each side with small flags, which had an extremely pretty effect. Within, the church had been most tastefully decorated by the hands of the parishioners. The font was gay with a glorious array of wild hemlotk, intermixed with white geraniums, deutzia, snowballs, ribbon grass, &c. The window sills were decked in similar fashion, a wel- come touch of colour being imparted by the introduction of roses and yellow iris. All the pillars were wreathed with ivy, and the capitals effectively adorned with moss and heliotrope tinted rhododendrons. The pulpit top was edged with pink marguerites. The Chancel arch was festconed across with ropes of moss studded with white Marguerites. The capitals of the pillars out either side were embellished with a charming display of roses, graceful hem- locks, snowballs, and a variety of other blooms and foliage. At the base were pretty blooms of flowers and plants. The chancel window-sills were covered with moss, and decked with a delightful arrange- ment of blooms in varying hue. Upon the re-table the vases were tilled with stately Harrisii lilies, ivhite narcissi, gladioli, and gardenias, the elaborately carved and gilded reredoa being flanked with groups of wild jiemloek and snow-balls, set on a ground- work of moss. The altar itself was vested in a beautifully embroidered white frontal. Long before the time fixed for the ceremony, the Church was filled with guests and parishioners, and many who were unable to obtain admittance to the sacred building lined the churchyard path, in order to obtain a view of the bridal procession. -1 Miss Nash, sister of the bride, was costumtd in a dress of ficelle Brussels lace, over silk of the same shade, arranged with green velvet. Her hat was of snot mauve and green, with trimmings of green velvet and lilac the bouquet ol red carnations. Mrs Harry le Maistre. sister of the bride, was attired in pale grey voile over white silk, trimmed with Maltese lace; black hat miorned with lace and crimson roses. Miss Gregory, aunt of the bride, wore a dress of black taffeta, with entre deux of black Chantilly lace, over a white silk bodice, arranged with tld Houiton lace. Bonnet of shaded violets and gardenias. Mrs Griffith, mother ef the bride- groom, appeared in a handsome dress of mauve poplin, trimmed with old lace, and bonnet to match. Mrs Charles Parker wore a dress of pale blue and white spotted muslin, over blue siik vest and embroidered sailor cel'ar of ecru lace; plain skirt frilled, with shaped tihnming of ecru insertion. Fur half-an-hour prior to the commencement of the service, Mr E Corlett (erganisfc of St Anne's, New Somerby) skilfully played a salec- tim of music on the organ, among the items phosen being-U Wedding March from 1 "Lohengrin" (Wagner), "Cavatina." (Bohm), and Liebeslied (denselt). The bridegroom, who arrived early and took up his position to await his bride, was accom- panied as his best man by Mr W Watts, Bron- wylfa, St Asaph. Punctually at two o'clock, the surplioed choir of the Church, reinforced by that of St Anne's, New Somerby, with the Rev A C Evans, entered the Church singing the hyma, The Voice that breathed o er Eden." The rear was brought up by the olriciating clergy the Rev E M Clements (vicar of Barkston), the Rev G F Wilgress, chaplain to the Bishop (bearing the pastoral staff), and the Lord hishop of Lincoln, vested in the cope and mitre. Immediately behind followed the bride, escorted by her father (the Rev W Nash), accompanied by her bridesmaids and page. The bride's wedding gown was of handsome white brocade, in a design of marguerites, tied with true lover's knots. The front of the dress was draped with fine Brussels lace (her mother's wedding veil), long train and skirt, trimmed with accordion-pleated flounces of mousseline de soie. The corsage was arranged with transparent yoke and sleeves of Brussels lace and adorned with garniture of orange blossom. She also wore a charming coronet of orange blossom and tulle veil and a bouquet of choice white roses, stephanotis, lilies of the valley, orange blossom, myrtle and white heather, relieved with delicate sprays of asparagus ferns, and tied with trails of smilax. She presented a most elegant appearance and evoked the admiration of all present. She was attended by the following seven brides- maids :—The Misses Marjorie and Mareeila to Maistre (nieces of the bride), the Misses Ina, Nancy and Ermine Griffith (of Garn), sisters of the bridegroom Miss Josephine Parker, Stoae- bridge, Grantham Miss Noel Jeune, Arlington House, Oxford, whilst her page was MasBer Rupert Parker, Beaconfield, Grantham, who wore a smart suit of white velvet with white silk blouse, three-cornered hat with white feathers. His present from the bride was a handsome pearl pin, which he wore, and a bunch of lilies of the valley. The elder bridesmaids' dresses were of white Japanese silk with insertion and frills of Valenciennes lace, over white silk. The corsage was arranged with fichu of white lace and large knots of pale blue silk. Hats of white crinoliue trimmed with large pale blue bows and wreaths of guelder roses. Bouquets of white Harrisi lilies, tied with pale blue. The bridesmaids' presents from bridegroom were uearl mistletoe brooches. The two children (the bride's nieces) had dresses of white silk and lace with large pale blue sashes. Hats of white crinoline with bows of pale blue silk and wreaths of forget-me-nots. Their presents -from bride were silver button hooks. At the conclusion of the hymn, the bridal party were in their positions at the chancel step, and the service was at once commenced by the Rev E M Clements impressively reading the Preface to the office. The betrothal cere- mony was preformed by the Bishop, and at its conclusion the venerable prelate affectionately bestowed upon the kneeling couple the nuptial bendiction, the choir rejoining with Staiaer's Sevenfold Amen." While the Deus Misertatur was being sung to a chant by Turle, the offiaia- ting clergy proceeded to the sacrarium, the bride and bridegroom following, and taking up their positions at the Altar-rails. The succeed- ing versicles and collects were intoned by the Rev E M Clements, and the final prayers said by the Bishop. Then came the hymn, "0 Per- fect Love, ail human thought transcending," after which the Bishop gave an address characterised by all loving earnestness and simplicity that endear him so much to all the diocese. He selected as his text 1. St. John, iv., 8, "God is Love." ltlwas a strikingly beautiful address on God's love influencing every circumstance of life, and being especially exemplified in the mar- riage state. In the course of his remarks he said:—"What is it that ha3 brought this congregation together to-day? What has crowded your Church to-day ? What is it that has made people wait outside ? What is it that has made them decorate the Church? What is it but because you know there has been living, amongst you a manifestation of the love of God -? The bride of to-day is not unknown in this village and this neighbourhood. Her father, her mother, her sisters and brothers, they have lived amongst you, and you know them, and they have witnessed to you of the kindness and of the love of God. And you come here to-day because you want to show how you have valued that manifestation of the love of Go i, and you want to rejoice in their happiness." Passing on, the Bishop spoke of the duties connected with a ohristian mar- riage, and dwelt upon the need of preparation for it, in the bride's old home and on the part of the bride and bridegroom them- selves, and urged that it is love that makes the home happy. He then concluded :— And you, my son and daughter, to whom God has given this great gift to-day, all this and more is yours. Well, then, you must be thank- ful with full hearts to Him, but while you are thankful with full hearts to Him do not be selfish. Let others share your love try and make it part of your life, in your own house and home, to let others share your happiness. Your own immediate family; all those who go to make up a Christian household; the ser- vants who wait upon you let them all share in your own happiness and love. Be unselfish, be careful, be thoughtful, be loving for them, and don't stop there. Remember that you have got a debt to pay to all the neigh- bourhood about you, and those who may come in contact with you in social life. Try to be unselfish, try to be in your own home a centre of love. Try to be, as if it were a constant manifestation to others of the real happiness, the real peace, the real hopeful joy that belongs to those who love one another in God, and who witness before the world that God is love. Then when life is done i. this world, instead of giving way to hopeless sorrow, you can look up and think of being together again at the endless feast of the Marriage bupper of the Lamb. God grant to you, my children in Christ, in full measure the enjoyment of His love here and hereafter." The Bishop then pronounced the Benediction. During the singing of the hymn, I- Love Divine, all loves excelling," Mr and Mrs Griffith, accompanied by their relatives, entered from the chancel door a marquee erected on the south side of the Church for the purpose of signing the register. Returning to the chan- cel, the bridal procession was reformed, and left the Church to the triumphant strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March" pealing from the organ. The Churchyard path was by this time thickly lined with visitors from near and far, and the Borough Band (under Mr G W Reed), stationed near to the Rectory, played a selection of music during the assembliag of the guests for the reception. It had been intended to hold this function in a large marquee, but in consequence of the recent unsettled weather this idea was abandoned, the guests being received at the Rectory. Here Mr and Mrs Griffith, both radiantly happy, were oflered the congratulations of their friends, and many were the heartfelt wishes uttered for their future. The guests, numbering 150, included Col Gre- gory, Miss Gregory, Mr and Mrs Philip Gregory (uncles nnd aunts of the bride), Mr J D Gregory, Misses Gregory, Miss Fitton, Mr and Mrs Griffith (Garn), Mr G R Griffith, Mr G Griffith, Miss Griffith, Mr and Mrs Wynne Griffith, Mr and Mrs E Griffith, Lady Greenall, Col and Mrs Parker and Miss Parker, Mr and Mrs C T B Parker, Miss Iiawson, Miss Palmes, Mr Enapson, Rev A Jitines, Rev HAP lawyer, Rev A P nd Mrs le Maistre, together with many friends from the neighbourhood. The magnificent array of presents were on view in the house. A lordly tray of solid silver 23 by 20 inches, and weighing rio less than twenty-one pounds—attracted speoial attention. This was a gift to the bridegroom by the Garn tenantry. It is of elegant design, and bears the following inscription —" Pre- sented to John Dougtag Wynne Griffith, Esq., J.P., of Garn, Denbighghire, on the occasion of his marriage with Miss Winifred Ellen Nash, of Old Somerby Rectory, Lincolnshir, by the tenants on the Garn Estate, with their best wishes. June 19th, 1902." In the centre of the dish the Griffith arms, crest, and motto are engraved. Mr Griffith also received a hand some spirit tantalus, in silver frame, from the employees at Crarn, and an elaborate set of silver candelabra from his friends in Henllan, I Trefnant, and Denbigh. Among the many charming gifts to the bride is one humble offering to which she attaches special value—a fine quilt, beautifully embroidered by twelve children of the village. At a quarter to four o'clock, Mr and Mrs Griffith left Somerby fcr Grantham, where they took train to York, en route for the English Lakes, where the honcy- moon is to be spent. The bride's going-away dress was pale blue voile, over white silk, with entre-deux of ficelle lace. Bodice arranged with collar of ficelle lace, and high black sash. Hat of tustan straw and black velvet, trimmed with La France roses, and a wreath of elder blossom and berries, pelerine ruffle of white chiffon. Long pale grey travelling cloak, trimmed with black velvet. In celebration of the happy event, the Rector entertained the whole parish to a substantial supper in the evening, served in Mr Andrew's large barn, kindly lent for the occasion. Dancing took place afterwards, to the strains of the Borough Band. It should be mentioned that the magnificent bouquets of the bride and bridesmaids, and the altar flowers, together with the fruit provided for the guests at the reception, were supplied by Mr J J Simpson, from Covent Garden. The elaborately-iced wedding-cake (decked with Harrissi lilies and lilies of the valley) was made by Buszard, of Oxford-street, London. Messrs Clarke and Marshall, Limited, provided the marquee and bunting. The following is a full LIST OF PRESENTS:- TO THE BRIDE. From Bridegroom, turquoise and diamond ring, gold and turquoise brooches, jewelled "Dearest" bracelet, and gold heal t and chain. Rev W Nash, case of silver and cutlery. Miss Nash, diamond and ruby ring. Mr W Nash, silver breakfast dish. Mr P Nash, two silver bowls. Mr and Mrs Harry le Maistre, Jeypore table. Miss Gregory, diamond and sapphire brooch. Col and Mrs Gregory, cheque. Mr and Mrs Philip Gregory, diamond, pearl, and enamel pendant and chain. Mr John Gregory, pearl and turquoise lizard brooch. Mrs Lawless, Oriental necklace of precious stones. Miss Rogers and Mrs Carey, travelling clock in case. Miss Marjorie and Marcella le Maistre, China bowl. Mr and Mrs Griffith, diamond and ruby bracelet Miss Ina Griffith. silver buttons. Misses Brooks, glass trumpet vase. Major Fitton, D.S.O., silver toast rack. Miss, Sandys, silver bonbon dish. Mrs Crooke-Lawless, Italian photo frame. Rev A and Mrs Wood, Coronation spoon. Canon Welby, "Century Book of Gardening." Mr and Mrs P Oscroft, silver pepper pots. Rev S Lushington, Coronation spoon. Mr Fitton, Limoges tea caddy. Misses Fitton, Limoges coffee set. Mrs Sedgwick, table centre. The Misses Sedgwick. pair of bras,4 candlesticks Servants at Somerby Rectory, brass and copper tea kettle. Mrs Patton, silver vase. A Friend, travelling flask. Mrs Keith, silver sardine servers. Mr Torn Keith, silver jam spoons. Mrs Harold Booth, sachet. Miss Bellamy, table centre. Mr and Mrs Fred Lee, case of silver tea knives Miss Tucker, Lace pelerine. Mr Herbert Empson, Ormolu clock. Mr and Mrs Ernest Peacock, silver salt cellars Mr aDd Mrs Pigott, silver napkin rings. Mr and Mrs Tiudal Meihold, silver clock. Mr and Mrs Pennyman Worsley, Beleek vase. Lady Verney, Buckinghamshire lace. Miss Jeune, sofa cushion. Mrs Gifford, books. Mr and Mrs John Sayer, old silver spoon. Mrs and Miss Humphreys, travelling clock. Mr and Mrs Bakewell, silver cream jug. Dr and Mrs Tyson, collar and cuff's of Carrick- macross lace. General and Mrs Sandham, silver clock. Miss Clara Shepherd, silver letter opener. Mr and Mrs Grinling, silver ink bottle. Messrs A Chambers & Co., pair of silver bon- bou dishes. Mr and Mrs A Smith, silver sugar basin and sifter. Miss B M Keith, silver-topped hairpin case. Rev W and Mrs Thorold, silver and glass sugar dredger. Miss Davies, silver and pearl paper knife. Canon and Miss Quarrington, China tea set. Mr and Mrs Shipman, silver cream jug. Mrs Lewarton, silver cream jug. Miss Wilson, case of silver buttons. Major and Mrs Herapath, silver photo frame. Mr and Miss Palmes, case of postal guide, ABC, &c. Rev Alan James, book. Mrs Franklyn, gold chain and enamel pendant Miss Hutchinson, pair of antique silver sugar tongs. Col and Mrs Parker, silver teapet,'sugar basin, and cream jug. Miss Rawson, silver teapot, sugar basin, and cream jug. Mrs Tumour, silver-mounted Where Is It ? Mr Whysall, case of scent. Mrs le Maistre, silver clasp. Mrs Arthur White and Miss Moore, Japanese tablecloth. The Misses Johnston, copper flower pot, Miss Dorothy Hardwick, picture, Mrs Frith, silver cake dish. Miss Lunn, lace d'oyley. Canon and Mrs Jeudwine, silver bon-bon dish. Mr and Mrs E Bovill, pair of glass and silver jampots. C> Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson, silver salt cellars. Misses Empson, pair of silver toast racks. Major and Mrs Dewar, leather blotting-book and stationery case. Captain and Mrs Timson fan. Mr and Mrs J Wilson, silver butter dish. Miss Elsie Gregory, silver photo frame. Rev A P and Mrs le Maistre, case of silver teaspoons. Mrs and Miss Harrison Wayne, silver writing- table set. Capt and Mrs Lyall, silver sugar sifter. Mrs Schwind, pair of silver vases. Mr Peter Sbipman, 12 vols. of Shakespeare, Miss Thompson, case of silver buttons. Miss Aiice Bradshaw, pair of glass and silver vases. Miss BIen owe, two glass and silver boxes. Rev E Robinson, paper knife. Miss S Pickard, giiDmetal pencil-case. Rev J W and Mrs Harton, silver card tray. Misses Price, case of Coronation teaspoons. Five Little Children (Old Somerby), worked shoe bag. Canon and Mrs Woollam, case ef silver tea knives. Rev W and Mrs Purey Cust, pair of china dishes. Mr and Mrs Whitting, silver teaspoons. Misses Parker, cut glass and silver ink bottle. Miss Boxall, pair of silver bon-bon dishes. Mr and Mrs B Lawless, opal riDg. Rev E and Mrs Clements, six old Copeland china cups and saucers. Mr and Mrs Fred Keith, silver flower pot. Captain and Mrs Rennie, silver brush. Dr and Mrs Poole-Berry, silver-mounted tea caddy. Rev E and Mrs Traseoter, ivory and silver paper knife. Mrs Large, silver butter knife. The Misses Mackinder, silver tea caddy and photograph. Mr and Mrs Charles Parker. diamond swallow. Mrs Rickards, silver-meuntcd claret jug. Mr and Mrs John G Thompson, pair of em- bossed silver fruit spoons. Mrs Scrivenor, Brussels lace handkerchief and handkerchiefs. Miss E Serivenor, China vase. Mr and Mrs Simpson, pair of silver fruit spoons. Mr and Mrs Gilhertson, old paste buckle, The Misses Craster, Italian card case. Rev C K and Mrs Watkins, case of silver buttons. Mr Cotnyn, silver photo frame. Millis Litchfield, Irish crochet collar. Mrs Pratt, silver-Mounted scent bottle. Mr and Mrs Silver, gold vinaigrette.. Servants at 9, Lowndes-square, case of silver 1 teaspoons. [ Rev G Goodwin. old silver sugar bengs. Mrs Roberts, embossed silver tray. Mr and Mrs Swain, pair of glass and silver toilet bottles. Canon Glaister, si-, volumes of Shakespeare. Miss Jane Wright, drawn linen tablecloth. Mrs and Miss Gregory, magnifying glass. Rev and Miss Twentyman, silver-mounted jam dish. Miss Edith Palmes, flower vases. Mr Highton, picture. Mr Currie, curio. Rev H Sawyer, Wedgwood salad bowl. y I Rev C and Mrs Russell, silver snuff box. From Mona and SaiJor," silver comb. From Gibbie," framed photograph. OLD SOME KB Y GIFTS. Mr and Mrs George Moulds, plate basket. Ethel Moulds, letter rack. Mr and Mrs Faulkner, silver jam spoon and bread fork. Mr and Mrs J Harrison, rolling pin. Fred Harrison, lucky spoon. Lucy, Jennie, and Lottie Harrison, cruet set. Mr and Mrs Harrison (Somerby Hall), silver- mounted biscuit box. Mr and Mrs Ayre, pair of silver sugar tongs Mrs Jackson, silver butter knife. Mr and Mrs Mead, bread fork. Mr and Mrs Mason, silver-topped sugar dredger. Mr and Mrs John Ayre, bread fork. Mr and Mrs Porter, China shoes. Miss Snaith, table centre ornaments. Mrs Hall, set of three jugs and d'oyleys. Mr and Mrs Woolerton, silver sugar tongs (Apostle). Miss B Harrison, ornament. Mr Scarborough, lucky spoons. Mrs Carter, silver butter knife. Mr and Mrs Cook, scent-squirt. Children of Old Somerby, embroidered quilt. Mrs Lambley, table vases. Mrs Thomas Lambley, China egg stand. Annie Lambley. silver frame. Gerty Harrison, toilet covers. Sarah Harrison, knife rests. Mrs Howitt, glass flower vase. Mrs Rippin, glass dish. Miss K Gray, silver butter knife. Miss H Gray, silver jam spoons. Miss M Wood (Belleau), parrot letter weigh. Mr Todd and family, bread fork. TO THE BRIDEGROOM. Tenants on the Garn Estate, silver tea tray. Employees and House Servants at Garn, silver spirit stand (Tantalus). Neighbours and Wellwishers in Henllan. Den- bigh, and Trefnant, silver candelabra and crumb scoop. Mr Griffith (father), cheoue. Mrs Griffith (mother), dress suit case. I Miss Griffith (sister), silver egg cups. All the Brothers and Sisters, silver tea caddy. The Bride, gold links and studs and silver cigarette box. The Rev W Nash, gold signet ring. Miss Nash, gold locket. Mr and Mrs F L Heaton, silver pepper castor. Captain and Mrs Heaton, cheque. Mr and Sirs LI F Heaton, case of silver salt cellars. Mrs Hugh Heaton, silver-mounted salad bowl. Col and Mrs Heaton, cheque. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Heaton, case of silver tea spoons, Ac Rev Gilbert Heaton, book. Mr and Mrs Guy Heaton, silver-mounted spirit flagon. Captain A F Heaton, box of razors. Captain and Mis Wynne Griffith, pair of silver candlesticks. Miss Griffith, cheque. Mr and Mrs E W Griffith, Aneroid. Lady Greenall, silver salver. Mr and Mrs Edwin Morgan and Mr and Mrs Douglas Mergan, silver egg spoons in case. Mr and Mrs C Bardeastle, silver jam spoons. J Colonel and Mrs Lloyd Williams and the Misses Lloyd Williams, silver entree dish. Miss Gold Edwards, umbrella. Mrs P H Charnlr a. silver cigarette case. Mr and Mrs Edward Francis, leather writing case. Miss Price, cheque. Miss A E Prioe; cheque. Mr and Mrs E J Swayrie, smoking and liquer cabinet. Miss Knight, framed hunting picture. Rev and Mrs H Grantham, silver flower vases. Mr Wm Williams, Cae Drain, fish carvers. Dr and Mrs Cnadwick, case of twelve silver fish knives and forks. Mrs Townshend Alamwaring and Miss Main- waring. siver suar asio and tongs. ug, Colonel and Mrs How d, silver mustard pot. Judge Wynne Ffoulkes, silver shell butter dish .1 and knife. Mr Terry Cole. silver card case. Mr and Mrs Pennant, case of Bridge cards, &c. Col and Mrs Mesham, silver inkstand. Mrs Jones Mortimer, silver sugar dredger. Mr and Mrs Guy Francis, Opal tie pin. Mrs Fosbery, silver grape scissors. Mrs Cary, silver clock in velvet case. Col and Mrs f A Wynne Edwards, pair of silver candlesticks. Mrs Williams W ynn, copper and iron cake stand. Col and the Misses Hughes, travelling clock. Major and Mrs Birch, pair of silver-mounted china sugar dredgers. The Hon Mrs Brodrick, Keat's poems. Major and Mrs Conran, case of carvers. Miss Bertred Knollys and Mr Reginald Knollvs, pocket letter case. Miss Tumour, silver clock and pair of candle- sticks. Mr W A Watts, silver tankard. Countess of Dundonald, silver calendar frame. Miss Chafy and Mrs Halliwell, framed print. Miss Dorothy Patterson, case of teaspoons. Miss Humphreys and the Rev H ii Humphreys, travelling clock. Mr R F Jones, silver egg cup stand. Miss 0 Heaton, China inkstand. Miss Mary Heaton, paper knife. Mr and Mrs Watts, case of fish carvers. The Misses Williams, copper bracket candle- stick. Captain and Mr Cole, walnut tea table. Mr and Mrs Knollys, picture. Rev W Fosbery, gunmetal cigarette cai e. Col and Mrs Lynes, pair of silver canclit sticks. Miss Fenton, silver butter dish and fork. Miss Violet Cole, silver-mounted inkstand. Mr L H Car.v, copper pipe-rack and ash-trays. A Friend, silk handkerchief. Mr and Mrs W Mellard, case of silver salt- cellars. Mr and Mrs Hugh Cooke, silver-mounted cil and vinegar bottles. Mr J Parry Jones, case of silver-mounted pipes, gnn-metal cigarette case. Glamore," "Sailor," and Mona," porridge plates. K Mrs Rayner. case of silver tea spoons. The Rev Dr and Mrs Chafy, butter dish. Mr and Mrs John } arry, silver photograph frame. Mr Bowen Davies, case of pipes. Mr and Mrs Lorraine, Doulton vase. Mr and the Misses Wood, silver-mountel claret jug. Mrs Fletcher, pewter tankard. Mr John Davies, clock in silver case Mrs Patterson and Mrs W H Heaton, silver- mounted sugar dredger. Mrs Osborne Brown, Sardine servers.
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HIT THE lAnK. At an evening party recently, the liosless had hustled out of the room to arrange some detail of supper, or something. During her absence a young man sang Il sellLÎlllelltlll bLtlitt(I-to the intense agony of the company. The hostess returned just after he had finished. As he had to leave early, lie approached to make his farewell. "Good night," said the hostess with the usual excess of amiability. 49 Good iiiglit. I'm so sorry you can't slJIg I" The young mail crimsoned, aud fled.
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bT ASAPH. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.The Managers of St Asaph National Schools have decided to close the schools for the wh e of Coronation week, to the great delight, of the youngsters. A VoLLNTHHu DIN'NKK will be held at the Plough Hotel on the evening of June 27th, which will no doubt be not the least of the pleasurable events of the festive week. SMITHFIKLD.— On Thursday last a Coronation Smitkfi«ld was held, at which there WHS a large attendance of buyers, when a large lot of prime cattle, sheep, and lambs were disposed of, good prices being realised, THE (.OltO.NATIO--T. -NVe are requested to state that the District Probate Registry, at St Asaph, will be closed on the 26th, 27th, and 28LIt days of June, inst., in accordance with an order of the Lord Chancellor also by order of the Postmaster General, Post Office business on June 26th will be conducted as on ordinary Sundays, and on the 27th as oil ordinary bank holidays. CORONATION FESTIVITIES.—The Committee of the above are making every effort to make the occasion an attractive and memorable one. A distinctive feature of the sports will be special prizes offered to members of our local volunteer force- including prizes for the best drilled squad of four men, foot races in full marching order, and for the neatest, smartest; and best dressed member of the force. Need- less to say these events are causing great excitement.
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ABERGELE NOTES. 1. The St George Coronation Cup was run for on the Kinmol Park racecourse on Monday night. The result was:- Sergt J 0 Jonee's Brave Khaki, 1 Mr H Rigby's Pale Ale, 2 Mr J Calvert's Flying Pheasant, 3. Brave Khaki made all the running and won in a common canter. It is only fair to the others to say that the winner had had a fortnight's training with the Yeomanry at Denbigh. Wednesday's fair was a very busy one. Cattle were very scarce, but there was a large number of good horses on view. Prices ruled high all round. The biggest fun on Thursday next will be Mr Moss Jones's patent mixture band." The members of this wonderful combination have been training for many weeks past, and if they cannot claim to be musical experts I think their music on Coronation day will be very convincing at any rate.
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RANDOM READINGS. GETTING AT IT. It is a good thing to remember the right word at the i-iglit time, but it is not everyone who does it by such a curious succession of ideas as the mail who dashed into a chemist's shop the other day, and accosted the assistant with— "Here, I say, I want some medicine, and I want it quick, too! But, for the life of me I can't, tell what the name is I" Well, how on earth do you expect to get it, then?" demanded the disgusted youth, 1 can't help you 1" Yes, you can," said the would-be customer, promptly. What's the name of that famous Arctic explorer? Do you mean Nansen ?" "That's it! That, it!" And what's the name of the other fellow that tried to reach the Pole some years before, yon know ? Cele- brated character, you know Well, there was Ross, Kane, Franklin, Nares, Parry Good ve((8°t it! I've got it shouted the customer. fhat's what I want! Gimme six-penn'orth ot paregoric!" A SHOKT-LdVij]) HERO. I). country gentleinau going his rounds after {Tinner, in the dusk of the evening, saw a great 5iiake coiled up j„ |,js garden walk. Willi lingular bravery and presence of mind, he —immediately g0(, an ave? c,,L jjie creature into a nunured pieces, returned to the house, told about his exploit, and went to bed. said* moiu'nB llis gftl'deuer came to him and A curious thing has happened in the garden, 811' <i i'?8' George." its cut to pieces,sir. Some villain must done it." "A villain, George! 'Twaa I did it-with my own "You, air! "Yes; I. I don't suppose there's another man in the country with the pluck to do it. To do what, sir ?" II u To cut to pieces that frightful snake. ,a 11 Lawk, master 1 'T$v a the garde BIRD'S CUSTARD POWDEB makes a perfect, high class Custard at a minimum of cost and trouble. Used by all the leading Diplomoos of the South Kensington School of Cookery. Invaluable also for a variety of Sweet Diehes, recipes for which accompany each packet. Bird's Custard Satisfies the moat fastidious taste.
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THINGS NOT GENERALLY KNOWN. POISONS EVERYBODY EATS. "Nervous people would probably be horrified at knowing that they are eating deadly poisons every day of their lives," says au analyst, and that the total quantity taken into the system during a lifetime would be enough, if concentrated, to kill off all army instantly. "Yet the extremely minute fragments absorbed during each meal not only do uc harm, but seeui almost health-giving "The potato, for instance, belongs to the same botanical class as the deadly iugl Lshade, and contains the same poisonous element. "So, too, nearly every vegetahin^ £ .it growing above ground, with the ex("y of the cabbage class, contains a differes i I ad of vegetable acid, each being a deadly j oi -n. "Tapioca, beer, and lemon juice a* contain poisons in various amounts, while actual cases are known of poisoning from bitter almonds. "Strawberries and rhubarb contain oxalic acid, one of the most deadly and rapid poisons when used in an appreciable quantity. Certain people are quickly affected by even a few strawberries. Lobsters, sheii-hsh, crabs, and ice cream can also be added to the list. "Furthermore cases are known of diseases caused by eating rye-bread. In these instances the grain became musty on the stllk, and was made into flour without its mustiness having been noticed. From this mustiness, which is not at all perceptible in the bread, the power- ful poison ergot arises, causing eventually, if sufficient of this bread be taken into the system, paralysis of the extremities." TH KIR PECULIAR AVERSIONS. Most people have aversions of some kind or Other, and some very strange ones. The sight of a set of false teeth makes John L. Sullivan sick at the stomach. Napoleon did not like to see a white dog. Agassiz could not hear to touch polished steel. The sight of the rising moon, when it was full, always made Mine. De Stael ill. Barefooted children made Louis XIV. nervous. Dean Swift lIa, sailt thaI, Bolillgbroke would "act like one bereft should he cast his eye on a poor harmless toade." Disraeli had an attack of vertigo when he saw anybody chewing gum. Dickens never like a stiff shirt. bosom, and Buffou would fly into a rlige it. anyone put an egg on the dining table at which he sat. COFFEE IN OLDEN TIMES. It is recorded in a New View of London," published in 1708, that" one James Fair, a harber, who kept the house (which is now the Rainbow) by the Inner Temple Gate, one of the oldest in England, was in the year 1657 presented by the Inquest of St. Dun.itan's for making and selling a liquor called coffee, to the great, nuisance and prejudice of the neighbourhood. And who (adds the author) could then have thought London would ever have 3,000 such iu(l: tli,-tt, coffee would have been, as now, so milch druuk _by the lirst quality and physicians ? THE FIRST DISCIPLINED ARMY. Disciplined armies are to be traced in the reCOrd:04 of all the great nations of antiquity through Home, Greece, Persia, Assyria, and ligypt. ] t would appear that the Egyptian Pharaoh, Rameses ] J. (Sesostris) about 1400 B.C., is credited with the possession of the first disciplined army. Early in life his military experiences with the Arabians taught him the necessity of having troops drilled iu the act of war. He established a warrior class I-Kalasire8 and llarmatopii—which it is said became the lindens or an army numbering Her 100,000 men, including infantry, cavalry, md war chariots. With this army he is said to have made great conquests in Asia from the flanges to the Caapian and it seems certain that at any rate it was he who gave Egypt its earliest, military organisation, and established lie lirst regularly disciplined army known to tistory. AN ELECTRIC SUNSTROKE." This is an effect produced by electric light n certain respects resembling sunburn and sunstroke, although the results are nothing ike so serious. The electric arc employed in die reducing furnace is of such intensely concentrated heat that, while steel will melt in it like tallow, a thermometer a dozen yards iway from it is hardly affected. But people Htanding at this distance become affected with sense of burning pain oil the head, face, and neck resembling some of the effects of actual junstroke. Their skin becomes bronzed to i coppery tint, temporary blindness in natural iight supervenes, with pain in the eyes, followed by headache and insomnia. After- wards the sliin peals off just as its the case of uiuburii. The explanation oi these effects is itit) to seek, hut they would certainly geeia j0 show that in ordinary sunstroke light plays t part as great as, if not, greater than, heat. THE OLDEST ENGLISH SCHOOL. There is a prevalent notion that the schoolsoE diis country date from the era of Edward VI. riiere is, however, one much older than this, Warwick School, though commonly supposed ,o have been founded by Henry Till., claims ■,o have existed before the Norman conquest. Warwick had an ancient collegiate church, iii(I there is clear evidence that, in accordance with the canonical duty of every collegiate 'hiirch, a rllllllllar school was maintained. Domesday Book records that the church of I. Iary held a hide of land at Ilytoll, a suburb of Warwick, in which the school now stands and there are several Norman charters nentioning it. These, however, are con- Srmatory of an existing school and church, und if we wish to fix a date for the original foundation, it, must be found in the days of lithelfl.eda, the Lady of the Mercians," who is recorded in the Saxan Chronicle as having founded Warwick fortress in 015. Unfortu- nately, all the records of Warwick Church, •xcept the chartulary. or cop^-«|«ed book, perished in a tire in 1594. This ehartulary I)III,aill:4 t.wo documents which illustrate it's later history. One is a copy ot a le,ter from the Deiii and Chapter of Salisbury, written a iit.tie before 1165, to the Warwick Chapter, in answer to a request from them for information certain constitutional points, amongst ii.hers the government of the school. Tile >1 her document is a copy of some statutes relating to the school. The college, which had all income of over JE260 a year ( £ 5.200, at iea > IInw). was surrendered to Henry VI11. at. the time of Llle dissolution of monast ries, and before the general dissolution of colleges iu Edward VI.'s reign (1547). A new scheme was made by the Charity Commissioners in 1875, with I lie result that on its endowments now flourish the Grammar Schools, in splendid new buildings, with over 160 hnys, of whom 60 are lay-hoys; (he Girls'' High School, with some 170 girl* and the Middle School, with about 100 day-boys. The oldest, public school in England is Winchester College, which was "ounded by William of Wykeham in 1387. HOGS ARE WEATHER PROPHETS. Ilogs are always more restlass than usual on ;he approach of had weather, and when these uiimals run to and fro with mouthfuls of draw, Jeaves, or branches, storms may he •xpected. In the;r native state pigs probably made tneir own beds, and when bad weather was coming, perhaps gathered a larger •upply of straw or leaves than usual to serve is a protection against the rain. Very old people shorten iu stature as they ncrease in years. Eagles rarely change their mates, as do other lirds. They usually mate for life. All the letters of the alphabet are contained II the folloWIII A quickhrowu fox jumps jver the lazy dog." IJ0°kiilg-gla88es were used by Anglo-Saxon NOlllen, slung to their girdles. The same mstoui obtained in the time of Elizabeth and fames L They formed the cev"a "f many ,Itl,S at that period and later. Be lore glass ivas invented horn was used and uiv. The Swedish bride fills her poc t I t Dread, which she dispenses to everjom e IneetMon her way to church,every piece ah Doses of averting, as she believes, a mi"
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SUGGESTIVE. tilt( Tl:nt speakerseelus to be very popular with the audience." "I have my doubts," replied the contrary man. II I noticed that they applauded him a great deal more for finishing hia speech than they did for commencing it."
PREMATURE.
PREMATURE. Neighbour: "J saw the doctor call at yout house this morning. Is your father very ill ?" Boy: "Not yet; the doctor oulV came to-day (or the {irst (iiue,"
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OUR CORONATION SUPPLEMENT. — ( A Beautifully Printed, Illustrated Life of the King & Queen (Copyright btrictly Reserved) PRESENTED WITH This Week's Issue, SATURDAY, JUNE 21st. A BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIR. See that you get a supple- ment with your U Free Press." ODDS AND ENDS. In the early d»ys of one of onr well-knowa railways, stock wus so frequently killed on tlx line Unit the manuring directors found H nuei!f*mry to require tin; engine-drivers to mulct. a note uf what ever they killed. 1'lie drivers hud to fiII out a form, stating when, where, mid what kind of animal had been Killed, ami semi a report into Lhtj super- intendent of stock claims. One day a complain!, from a fanner was received in which tliu killing of a valuable cow wa-m I-eltieti. The letter was referred to the stock claim department, hut. no report from the driver id (lie train could he found. Tlie manager sent for Ihe driver, an old emjdoye of the line, and! asked Mm wliy he had not reported the collision with I lie cow. Di,iii'l, Icii(iw I [,lie coiy." You remember hitting I lie cow ? Certainly, and I slowed up when she rolled over on her hack, hut she waved her feet to me to go ahead, aud I concluded she was all right." Hungry Traveller: "Have you got a nice pi citlie fill- it poor man that hasn't had a bile to eat, in three days ? hlr.s. Joll(!.R: "Calcf!? Why, isn't bread good enough for you ? Traveller: Not to-day. This is my birth- day. iiiiijik I" Mrs. Wyles: "Did yoiii- littrsbltiid give you anything for your hirlliday 1" 11 lie iii-I I" Did liii-e yoiir iiiiiie on it ?" Yes; ami my husband's name, too." "That's just, like a sellish man; lie must share the yift with you." Hut he didn't." What was his name doing OH it, then ? "Ji, woitl,lii'l, liai,fj beeii uijy goott %vitliolit it; it was a cheque." "I should fancy the laundry business was about, as easy as any to start." What luaUes you thinlc so ? "Allyoii liuve to tio ifsto layiiiagillilily of mltiicli." Yes." Well, starch 3,oii all i,iglii, Thtee days aftei there was a hurial. "We have caught you," said the leader, and we are all convinced that you have stoleu Clie "lIullg lIIe, gelltlclllcn, r illlplore yon I" I pleaded the loiig-iitk.ii-eil t,t-etiiljliiig ivi-ef,cli. I Take the horse and hang me, and I will he Content." "Nay," said the leader, take the horse ami KO." •'You positively refuse to lake thehoisc, ami you will not luiug me 1 Positively." Seeing no migil of relenting in the faces of the party, tlie artist took up his copy from lIue uf Umm UOllhcllr' IlllinHlI pnilll,ill' uu d slowly descended the steps of the Academy. "The hiIII, 1,11111, you had troubled the uetioii of the heart, which in turn impeded the circulation of the blood, heuce your sick- ness." IVIIltl, will fee l,lie I-esiilt Tivo giiiijcu,,j, I)Ieuie. "Dearest," she suhl, ami there was a slight tremour in her voice, "wmyuntmvettaHco vf bucolJ ? It He would. He had been married only a week, aud would have accept,ell aslice of sand- stone or papyrus front her hands with equal willingness. 1 thought," he said, as with dififculty lie removed his eyes from the dainty morning jacket surmounted by her lovely lu.ee to the sordid bacon, "you said we would have some of those meat halls I like so well for breakfast." The lovely eyes lilled with tears. "George," she said, with lining indignation subduing her grief, "it was Dial, horrid, mean, butcher's fault. After I IHlllllJllllllel1 having this nice dish for you this morning; after I had taken the pains to go in person aud explain carefully to him the hind 1 wanted and after I was so happy at the thought how you would enjoy t he meat balls, to have my whole pleasure spoiled by that detestable bulehei'u mistake almost breaks my heart." More tears. site solitic(l, qoiiis i-oiiiid mi,calce to make the halls with, und Geoige, the ones he sent were—us llat—as your haud J I Gore Gore She wanted gore 1 She longed for it Her eyes shone with it pitle, opalescent light, I and her lingers t witched. There was no doubt about her desire for the gore. The other woman stood nervously before her, j ami haltingly pleaded for U little more time to prepare. For another week—another day— a few more hours 1 liut, no I the woman was implacable She wanted that gore, aud she must bttve ™ now j Useless to remonstrate A more determined woman for having her gore it would have heeu hard to find, search I the wide world over how you will. So of course the dressmaker had nothing hut to insert the required piece of gol'Ic ilit(i Llie ekirt, and give it Lhe necessary extra width. I What part am 1 to have iu the play ?" asked I] a m la Iter, Leading, old man," answered the manager. Vou make a diamatic disappearance overall, adjacent hill us the curtain i ises, aud till tiff ml s ly iiud yuu me unavailing." t
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RUTHIN. OTHER RUTHIN NEWS will be found on Page 6. CORONATION PROGRAMME.—The official pro- gramme of the Coronation festivities has been issued and can now be obtained. POSTAL SKUVICE DURING COltO.sATIO. -On Thursday business will be transacted as on Sundays, the Post Office being open for the acceptance of telegrams, sale of stamps. &c., from 8 to 10 a.m. On Friday, the 27th inst., the business will be as ordinarily transacted on Bank Holidays, but money order, saving's Bank Holidays, but money order, saving's bank, and money order business will be suspended at noon. For the sale of stamps, telegraphic communication, and the acceptance of parcels the office will remain open all day. It should be noted that during Thursday and Friday the rural postmen will commence their return homeward journey one hour after reaching their respective destinations.
TO THIRSTY SOULS.
TO THIRSTY SOULS. The most wholesome of all summer drinks is Lemonade. Two gallons can be made to per- lection from a 4d. bottle of Fiffel Tower Lemonade." The finest Messina Lemons are used in its manufacture. Dr. A. B. Griffiths, the famous food analyst, siys. It is impossible to produce Lemonade of a higher st .ndard of excellence." A 4Jd. Bottle makes two gallons, AUout* EIFFSL TOWER LEMON TELUE5