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Denbigh County Magistrates' Count. WM.IZF,SDAY. -Present, Mr John Morris (in the chair}, and the Mayor (Mr Robert Owfio) MOTORIST WITHOUT A LICENCE Police-constable Lewis summoned Arthur "W Atherdon,, Vaenol Park, Portdinorwic, for having on the 17th of May. driven a motor-car without a licence. Defendant admitted the offence, and said that be had only just bought the car the previous evening, and the firm told him that he was entitled to drive it home and register it in his own name in the district in which he lived. He bad been misled by the BQGtor car peopie. He had intended to have sent the car home by train. The Bench said that they would let the defendant off wth payment of costs, and no Conviction would be recorded against him. NO LIGHT. A youth named Frank Eaves, Llan- dyrnog, was charged with having ridden a cycle on the 17th iost., at night, without a light. Defendant said that he had been attend- ing a singing practice, and had no idea he would be so late. The friend he was with had a light. Supt Jones said he did not wish to press the case as the defendant was very young, and he was let off on payment of costs. NO DOG LICENCE: On the information of Police-constable George Jones, John Roberts, Llanrhaiadr, was fined 2s 6d and costs for keeping a dog without a licence. DRUNK IN LLANRHAIADR. Police-constable G Jones charged Elias Roberts, formerly of Denbigh, with being drunk on the 25th of May in Llanrhaiadr. Defendant said he was not drunk. He had only bad four or five glasses, and was not used to it. Police-constable Jones said the defendant was staggering drunk, and had to be taken home. Defendant: Dear heart alive, tat, tut, tut (laughter). Police-constable Jones Henry Jones took yoa home. Defendant: Don't say such cruel words. It is not true. I can walk home as well as you any time (renewed laughter). The Chairman You are fined 2s 6d and costs. Defendant: I will go to gaol first. Addressing the Constable, he said, You I will catch it my boy when I come home. You don't ktiow when I'm drunk." Mr Robert Owen: The police must do their duty.

Denbigh County School Governors. The usual monthly meeting of the Governors was held on Friday instead of Tuesday, inasmuch as the special meeting bad to be held on the 8th inst., and it was thought advisable to summon the ordinary meeting for the saive day. Mr D Davies presided in the absence of the chairman, and there were present, Mrs Humphreys Roberts, Rev R Richards, Messrs John Jones, John Roberts, T Lloyd Jones, Gwilym Parry, with the clerk (Mr A Fonlkes Roberts).

"THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS. The finance committee reported (hat they recommended the purchase ot books through the Education Authority (Staff 40d Supply Committee). t The Chairman said he bad been responsible for the introduction of this. They (the County Authority) were getting very favourable terms from the contractors. There might be a little saving of their expenditure, but as their expenditure was only small, he thought that they better not duplicate the accounts, but get their books as hitherto. iOn the motion of Mr T Lloyd Jones, seconded by Mrs Humphreys Roberts, it Was decided that the books should be "Obtained hitherto, and not from the Education Authority. iduring the meeting Mr Gwen Owen, ebld UiBpectorof the Central Welsh Board, who was accompanied by Mr Hammond Robinson and Mr Longsdon, interviewed 'the Local Governors, and gave a brief report of their inspection of the school that day. Though it was given in committee, still it is permitted to state that the report was highly satisfactory, the discip- line, the organization, and the premises receiving unusually high praise. The Governors, after discussing with the Inspector's points of importance regarding the future of the school, expressed their satisfaction upon receiving such a good Peport, and thtn the interview terminated.

Denbigh Grouped School Managers. ATTENDANCE AFFECTED BY lIsFLUE^ Z A.. ——— r The monthly meeting of the Managers of the.Grouped Provided Schools in the Den- bigh District was held on Tuesday, the Members present being Mr Harrison Jones (in the chair), Mrs D S Davies, Mrs W Parry, Rev H Humphreys, Rev HO Hughe i, Messrs Boaz Jones, Ebenezar Evans, James Hughes, Bennett Jones., William Lewis, John Roberts, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts) and the two attendance officers (Mr Roger Pryce, and E H Chambers), CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Chambers). RE-ELECTED. 1 t I On the motion Mr Bennett Jones, seconded by the Rev H 0 Haghes, Mr Harrison JOnes was unanimously re-elected chair- man for the ensuing year. ^Mr Harrison Jones returned thanks for their renewed confidence in him. On the motion of Mr Boaz Jones, ^conded by Mr William Lewis, the Rv James Charles was unanimously re-elected ^ice-chairman. attendance OFFICER'S REPORT. JtThe attendance officer reported as fol- lows The attendance in the Denbigh district been very much affected owing to a 4evere epidemic of iufluenza having broken in the Llanrhaiadr, Rhydgaled, Bylchau and Prion School districts, the two latter schools having been closed, and with the advent of the fine weather I believe the ill- fl6gs will soon disappear. .MEDICAL CERTIFICATES.—I WOULD respeet- IIY call your attention to the lavish way tne medical certificates are given exempt- Ing children from attendance at school for n indefinite period, when only toothache 18 the only reason given as the cause. In case a bey had been ordered to keep J^mself quiet for three or four days, but I °Und him wheeling a heavily laden truck, would suggest that it be impressed upon local medical gentlemen not to grant only in cases where it is absol- necessary. J—A girl named Blodwen Jones j, etQployed by Mr Williams, Cae Coch, lanrhaiadr. She will not attain her 14th Jthday until the middle of February next, IS^K e served a labour notice on the th May, but he defied him, be having engaged her for 12 months. The girl used Llid employed by Mr Hughes, Tyn *diart, Nantglyn, and used to attend °°1» He asked for instructions. I have summoned several parents to appear before you to-day. A marked improvement has taken place in several of the cases since, and therefore there was no need for them to attend." It was decided to prosecute unless the officer's notice was complied with by Mr Williams in reference to the girl in his service. The Clerk said that they could take no action whatever in reference to the grant- ing of medical certificates as referred to by the attendance officer. The question, however, arose whether, as stated by the attendance officer, medical men had a right to gram certificates with- out seeing the child in reference to whom he granted such certificates. The matter then dropped. ATTENDANCE. The attendance at the Elementary Schools in the Denbigh district during the five weeks ending 1st June was as follows H V O U 2 m • °.a 2-3 §3 g-2 o School ° g § « g egg. oS £ < ¡lj Bvlchau 37. 28'G.. 74*1.. 84-1 Trefnant 100.. 93-5.93-2. 94.4 Denbigh N.P. Boys 113.107 1.92-6. 93*1 Denbigh Girls 137 ..123 0 ..914. 91'8 Denbigh Infants 125.. 98-5 ..87 .4. 89'6 St. Joseph's R.C. 50. 40-5.88-4. 81-1 Llandyrnog 92. 92-2.95-8. 91-3 Llanrhaiadr 92.. 86-5 88 .3. 93*0 Prion 67 62-0,82. 7. 87-4 Rhydgaled 54. 46-1 82-5.. 85-4 Frongocb Girls 164.150-9 87-6. 90'3 Frongoch Infants 215..169-2 8A .0. 85*1 Henllan Mixed 65. 65'1.95'3. 97-2 Henllan Infants 44. 36-8.92-7. 89-7 Love Lane Boys 188 ..175-1.93-3. 90'7 Nantglyn 60. 51-3 ..88-0. 869 ABBKGELE DISTRICT. Cefn 61-. 56-5.93-7. 95*9 Llannefydd 88. 76-6.92-5. 92-3 Llansannan 126.108'1.91'8,. 85-1 District 92-3. 91*5

Funeral of Mrs. Lloyd, Bull Hotel. The funeral of the late Mrs Lloyd, Bull Hotel, took place on Monday. It was of a private character, but it was public at the Churchyard. The greatest respect was shown towards the deceased, and as the cort, ge pro- ceeded down Yale-street the business places were temporarily closed and the blinds drawn at the private houses. The doctor's carriage preceded the hearse, and contained the Rector and Dr Lincoln Roberts. The hearse containing the coffin followed. The first carriage contained Mrs Denton and Mrs Walter Jones (daughters), Mr R W Lloyd and Mr J G Lloyd (sons). Second carriage Miss Annie Lloyd and Miss Jennie Lloyti (daughters, Mr G E Lloyd (son), and Mr Denton (son-in-law). Third carriage Mrs R W Lloyd and Mrs J G Lloyd (daughters-in- law), Miss Lloyd, Mysevin (niece), and Mr J Walter Jones (son-in-law). Fourth carriage Nurse Edwards, Mrs Roberts, Tanrhiw; Mr Ellis Williams, and Mr John Davies, solicitor. The bearers were—Messrs E Jones, W Williams, W Roberts (Castle keeper), W Roberts (Chapel-street), E Jones (Howell's School), and J Pierce. The Rector officiated at the house, Church, and graveside. The following is a list of the wreaths-One large cross from the Family. Mr and Mrs Mellard. Major Salusbury. Mrs Stephen and the Misses Martin Smith. Mr and Mrs Jones, Park-street. "Liszie and Kitty." Mr and Mrs Holgate. Mr and Mrs J Parry Joyce. Mrs Robinson, Tywysog, and Miss Joyce. Mrs W A Lewis, Rhyl. Flowers from Kathleen and Eved." Mrs Lloyd, Lodge, and family. Mrs Moses Pacry. Mr and Mrs Dimes, Temperance Hotel. Mr and Mis Barker, Asylum. Mrs Ellis, Mr Robert Ellis and family, Oitk Lea. Mr and Mrs Hugh Williams. Mr and Mrs Johc Ntorey. Mr and Mrs James Hughes. Mr Lloyd, Rhagatt. Mrjiind Mrs W J Nott. The Household Servants. Col Lloyd Williams. Mr and Mrs Helsby. Mrs Nevin. Mr John Davies. The family wish to return thanks, through the medium of the Press, for the kind ex- pressions of sympathy with them in their sad bereavement. ♦

National Master, Farriers Association. MEETING AT DENBIGH. A public meeting under the auspices of the above association was held at the Town Hall, Denbigh, ou Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance of farmers and others interested in the care of horses. The Mayor (Mr Robert Owen) presided, and introduced the lecturer to the audience, namely, Mr W Jones Anstey, R.S.S., who is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, Instructor of the Manchester School of Technology, and of Leeds University. The Mayor remarked that he was not well versed in the subject before them, but he hoped that he would be able to learn a lot as a result of this meeting. The Lecturer then proceeded with his address, which dealt with the structure of the foot and the principles and practice of shoeing the horse, in a most interesting manner. The lecturer divided his subject j into three principle divisions. He first treated with the outer wall of the hoof, which he said should never be pared except at the extreme edges. He dwelt with emphasis upon the proper care of the sole of the foot, which he said should never be pared, and he then went on to describe its substance, and the purposes for which it was intended. His third point was the proper treatment of the "frog." The idea was firmly established in many parts of the coountry, which it was difficult to eradicate, that the "frog" should never touch the ground, but that was a totally mistaken idea. In the case of all animals they should let nature have her own way. The frog was meant tor the purpose of minimising vibration and concussion, and was of no use unless it touched the ground. Many were under the impression that if the frog touched the ground that the horse would t beceme lame, but this was not so. The I horse might be lame Cor a short time, because they could not remedy the treat- ment of seven years in a -day or two, but given a fair trial the horse would never get lame if it was allowed to use its foot natur- ally. The lecturer now went on to lay emphasis upon the fact that the shoes of many horses were too heavy. There was a great difference between a 21b and a 41b shoe. A London bus horse, if shod with a 41b shoe, would waste 25 foot ton" average per day. The heavy shoe was always a loss. At present 20 per cent of the Bradford horses were shod with flat shoes. Five years ago there was scarcely 2 per cent of them thus shod. He con- demned utterly the thickening of the ends of the shoe. It always threw the weight on the forepart of the foot, and cot only injured the horse but caused much pain. If properly shod a horse ought to last 30 years, because it was agreed that a life was^ about flye times the length of the period of development, so that a human life should be 100 years, and many men did live to that age, but the average life of a horse was scarcely 20 years, and very often only 10 years. Mr D S Davies said he wished to propose a most hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer for his most instructive and interesting lecture. It was not only pleasant but full of informal >o:.| which he hoped they woold be able to practice, for they had received a great deal more knowledge of one of the most vitai parts of the horse than they had ever known before. He was sorry that he had been unable to prevail on a lady that was present to propose this vote of thanks. She knew much more about the subject than he did, and had written a letter to the Manchester Guardian" upon the subject, which showed that she knew what she was writing about. Mr J H Wynne, M.R.C.V.S., seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried with acolamation. The Lecturer proposed a vote of thankS to the Mayor for presiding, which was seconded by Alderman Burnett Jones and carried. Afterwards, on the invitation of Mr Rowley Williams, the secretary of the Welsh branch of the Association, the shoe- smiths present had a private conference with the lecturer.

Denbigh Castle in the Olden Time. The following is extracted from The Antiquities of England and Wales, by Francis Grose, Esq., F.A.S., London, j1776 :— "This Castle stands on the summit of a reck, sloping on all but one side, which is precipitous. It was built by Henry de Laiky, earl of Lincoln, to whom King Edward I had given the lordship; he also walled in the town, which he found ready buiit to his hands. Among other privileges, he granted tho inhabitants the liberty of takiag and killing all manner of wild beasts, OIl the lordship, except in certain districts and parks reserved for his own amusement. After the death of this earl the Castle and lordship devolved to Thomas earl of Lancaster, who married Alicia, his daughter. On his attainder, Edward II bestowed them upon his favourite Hugh Despenser, who deprived the inhabitants of Denbigh of the privileges granted them by Lacy. On the execution of Despenser, this lordship and Castle again escheated to the crown, and were by Edward III given to Roger Mortimer, earl of March, who placed his arms over the chief gate. After his attain- der and death the king granted them to William Mentacute, Earl of Salisbury. He died anno 1333, and on the reversal of the attainder of the earl of March, they were restored to his grandson Roger, and by the marriage of Anne, sister to another Roger, last earl of March, with Richard Plan- tagenet, earl of Cambridge, it came into the house of York, and so to the crown. In the year 1563, queen Elizabeth bestowed them oa her favoarite Robert Dudley earl of Leicester, who raised the rents of his tenants here from 2501 to 9001 and also arbitrarily enclosed the waste lands. This caused an insurrection, for which two of the insurgents were executed at Shrews- bury. The queen, to allay these disputes, confirmed tilie quiet possession of the tenants; they were again excited in the reigm of King William III by tke grant made to the earl of Portland; but they were at length by the same means hushed. At present, this, and the manors of Brom- tield and y,¡le, are in the Crowe, superin- tended by a steward appointed ky the king. The grand entrance into this castle was through a large gate, having a painted arch, and fLankeA by two octagonal towers, now in ruins. The breaches about this building shew the manner of its con- struction, which was this: two walls occu- pying the extremities of the intended thickness were first built in the ordinary manner, with & vacinity between them, into which was pouxed a mixture of mortar and rough stones of all sizes, which on drying formed a mass as hard as stone; this manner of building was called grouting. Leland, in his Itinerary, describes this castle in the following words: The castelle is a very large thinge, and hath many teares in it; bet the body of the werke was never finished. The gate-house is a marvellous strong and great peace of worke, but the tastigia of it were never finished. If they had beene, it might have beene counted among the most memorable peaces of workys in England. It hath diverse wardes and dyverse portcolicis. On the front of the gate is set the image of Henry Lacy, earl of Lincoln, in his stately long robes. There is another very high towre, and larg, in the castelle o&ullid the Redde Towre. Sum say that the erle of Lincoln's sunne felle into the castelle weile, and thar dyed; whereupon he never passed to finisch the, castelle. King Edward the Fourth" was beseiged in Denbigh castelle, and ther it was practid between Kiag Henry's men and hym that he should with life departe the reaulme, never to zeturne. If they had taken King Ed warde there debel"m fuisse t. 9 In 1645, this castle must have been in some tolerabls state of repair, as King Charles lay here on the.2Srd of September in that year, after his retreat from Chester, in a tower now called the King's tower, protably in memory of that event. In li4()! this castle was in the hands; of the Royalists, the Governor was William Salisbury, commonly called Blue Stockings. It was Jgesieged by General Mytton, who sat domTbefore it about the 16th of July; but it did not surrender till the 3rd of November, and then on the most honour- able conditions. It is said to have been blown up after the restoration of Kins Charles II."

Marriage of Miss dENNY PRICE and Mr. E. J. WILLIAMS. Kit A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the English Presbyterian Church yester- day (Thursday), when Miss Jenny Price, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W Price, Bronhaul, Denbigh, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr Ernest Jones Williams, manager of Messrs W H Smith's bookshop, Rhyl (late of Denbigh). Considerable interestlwas taken in the event locally, the bride and her parents being well known and highly esteemed, whilst the bridegroom :during his stay in the town gained the high esteem of a very large circle of friends, and was very popular with the very large connection who did business with the famous firm of which he was so able and efficient a representative. The edifice was beautifully decorated by the ladies of the church, of which Miss Price was a mamber. The ceremony was performed by the Revs Joseph Evans and D E Jenkins (pastor). The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a cream Eoliene dress, with hat to match. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet (the gift of the bridegroom), and wore gold bangles (also the gifts ot the bridegroom). The bridesmaids were Miss Lili Price (sister), who was dressed in a cream costume with heliothrope hat; Miss Edith Price (sister), who wore a cream dress with hat to match and Miss Evelyn May Jones, whose dress was of white silk with bat tQ match, and who carried a basket of flowers. The bridesmaids also wore gold bangles, which were the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr J Moody (Messrs W H Smith & Sons), Denbigh. Mr Roger H Jones presided at the organ in the church. After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to an excellent breakfast at Bronhaul, the catering for which was in the capable hands of Mrs J Powell Jones, High-street. The magnificient wedding eake had also been supplied by Mrs Jones, it having been made by Mr Howel Harris Jones, who is quite an expert at this kind of work. The bride and bridegroom left by the two o'clock train for their home at Rhyl. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume with hat to match. The following is a LIST OF PRESENTS. Bridegroom to Bride, gold bracelet. Bride to Bridegroom, gold sleeve links. Mother of Bride, household linen. Father of Bride, cheque. Miss Price (sister), cheque. Mr W Ewart Price (brother), cheque. Mr R A Price (brother), cheque. Miss Edith Price (sister), cutlery. Miss Hughes (aunt), drawing room suite. Mr, Mrs and Miss Wheway, toileb set. Mr and Mrs R H Jones, High-street, silver- mounted marmalade jar and spoon. Mrs J ones, Shamrock cottage, silver-mounted supar bowl. Miss Marion Jones, vase. Mrs H Arnold Jones, Gwaha Villas, pa.ir silver salt cellars and spoons. Miss Maud Jones Williams, vase. Mr D Webbe Davies, flower etand and vase. Misses Evans, Belmont, sugar and cream on silver stand. Mrs A. Lloyd Jones, half-a-docen serviettes. imiss FPierce, Reading Room, damask table- cloth. Miss Dryhurst Roberts aad Miss Ethel Rebels, silver-mounted preserve dish. Mr and Mrs T Jones, groser, hemstitched damask tablecloth. Mr J Hughes, Barmouth (uncle), Singer's sewing machine. Mrs W Jones, Henllan-ctreet, pair brass candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Ivoc Lloyd (cousins), crumb brush and tray. Miss Euronwy Lloyd, sugar basin and cream jag- Master Alun Lloyd, chins.' candlestick. Master A.neurin Lloyd, glass dish. Miss Price (aunt), hemstitched tablecloth, -Ee- serviettes, and tray -cloth, Mr and Mrs Fred W Roberts, gentleman's oak chair. Mr and Misses Hughes (vnele and cousins), Love-lane, silver teapot. Miss M Pierce, Oolwvn, ilet of jugs. I Misses Helsby, occasional table. Mrs Morris Jones, cutglass water jug. Miss G Rowlands Davies, flower epergne. Alderman and Mrs Hughes, Dolgelley (unole iftnd aunt), dinner service. Mr and Mrs Rees, Riiyl (coufins), jam spoon, pickle fork and butter knife in case. Dr and Mrs Collins Lewis, silver-mounted -sugar dredger. Mr R Lloyd Jones (Densons), hand em. broidered bed spread. Mr and Mrs J Powell Jones, china clock and ornaments. Mr and Mrs W Morris, Bangor, fruit dish. Mr Moody (W H Smith & Son), case of silver spoons. Mr AlfWheway, half-a-dozen tumblers. Mr and Mrs Hookes-Kennaid, hand-worked, table centre. Miss Myfanwy Hookes Kennard, cutglass ..scent bottle. The Friends at Vale Street Presbyterian Chapel, silver sugar bowl, cream jug and' spoons. Professor and Mrs Richards, Cardiff, silver cake basket. Mr and Mrs Geen, Cardiff, oak and silver' biscuit barrel. J Miss Geen, Cardiff, silver-mounted jam dish. Mr and Mrs Buller, smoking cabinet. ] Miss Hilda Buller, photograph in frame. Mr and Mrs Frank Davies, Liverpool, white; counterpane. Mr and Mrs Helsby, framed picture. Mr and Mrs McLean, breakfast cruet. Miss A M Roberts, Castle, tea service. Mr and Mrs John Jones, Druid Buildings, pair of ornaments. Miss Dorrell, Bhyl, silver sugar scuttle and scoop. Mr and Mrs Marshall, silver nut crackers in case. Misses Mardall, half-a-doren bedroom towels. Mr A Roberts, Claremont, desert knives and 'forks. Messrs J Dodd and W Myddleton, book. Mr and Mrs Howell Lloyd, glass water jug, Mrs Hughes, Henllan Plaoo Dairy, cheese dish. Miss Davies, Henllan Place Dairy, tray cloth. Miss Andrews, Llwyn Aled, pair silver salt cellars and spoons. Mr and Mrs Evans, Hafod, silver-mounted jam dish. Mr R J Williams, High-street, carvers. Miss Luey Parry, Clwyd Villa, pair salt cellars. Mr J H Palmer, butter dish on silver stand. Mrs Williams, Bridge-street, pair framed pictures. Mrs Jones., Millward's-terrace, pair of vases. Mr Holman, Rhyl, butter dish on silver stand. Mr and Mrs H Geen, Cardiff, case of silver spoons. Mr and Mrs Davies, Awelfryn, silverrmounted jam dish and spoon. Mr and Mrs J P Joyce, silver-mounted sugar dredger. Mrs William Jones, Rhyl, set of jugs. Mr and Mrf Mackay, London, cutlery. Mrs and Miss Roberts, Dolgelley (aunt and cousin), dinner knives. Miss Ainy Davies, copper crumb brush and tray. Mr and Mrs B F Wooldridge Colwyn Bay, flower vase on silver stand Si

i. J Alleged Bankruptcy to Evade a Judgment. At Bangor Ranlaruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr Registrar Glynna Jones, the public examinations were held by Mr Tobias, aasistant official receiver. John Brannan, of Melin's-lane, Denbigh, marine store dealer, was examined by Air Tobias. He had no assets whatever, and the deficiency of iC86 was made up of 244 damages and costs recovered from the bankrupt by Mr John Jones, of Llanneroh Lodge, Trefnant, for injuries sustained owing to the bankrupt having driven his cart on the wrong side of the road; iC23 due to two creditors for money lent; and other small items. The bankrupt admitted that he sold his stock for Y,7 to a relative, Mr W Williams, of Buckley. A week later be sold to the same person a horse and two carts for X15. Questioned as to what he had done with this money, the bankrupt gave replies which Mr Tobias regarded as unsatisfactory. The Assistant-Official Receiver said it appeared that the bankrupt had sold off everything expressly to prevent Mr Jones, who got judgment against him, from receiv- ing any portion of the damages which had been awarded to him. Why did not Brannan let Mr Jones share with the other creditors ? If he had filed his petition before he sold his effects he would then have dealt fairly with that creditor as well as the others. The Bankrupt; I do not think he was deserving of it. The Assistant-Official Receiver: I thought it was that. The Bankrupt: It would take me about eight years to pay him, if so much a week had beea put upon me. Mr Tobias; What have you done with this money ? The Bankrupt: I could not say, air; not for the world. Have you been drinking with it ?—I have had a drop. Have you been drinking since you dis- posed of this stuff ?—Yes, sir. Mr Tobias asked that the examination should be adjourned for further inquiries, and the Registrar ordered accordingly.

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NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. Sir,—May I be allowed to trespass upon your space to announce that the Charter of Incor- poration of the Vale of Clwyd Branch (which includes Denbigh and St. Asaph) of the National Service League has now been received. The object of the League, which was fully explained at the Public Meeting held in March last, of which a full report appeared in your columns at the time, is not to encourage fight- ing, but to inculcate the principle that every able bodied British youth should learn so much of the iuties of a Sokiier as will enable him to defend his country in case of need—"When a strong man, armed, keepeth his palace his goods are in peace." The League hts no connection with any I political party or particular creed, and the fact that Britain's greatest Soldier-Earl Roberts- is its founder is sure guarantee of its usefulness, The terms of subscription are as follows :— Frotn Hon Vice- President X5: Members £ 1 Is.; Associates 5s. Associates belonging to Work- ing Classes Is. Bonafide Students 2s. 6d. All the above are provided free with the monthly journal of the League. Will those who are willing to join send in their names aad subscriptions to Miss M Bon, Trefelwy, St. Asaph, the Hon. Sec. of St. Asaph Sub-Branch, or to your obedient servant, "T A WYNNE EDWARDS, Roa. See. Plas Nantglyn, 11th Jcne, 1906.

CLOCAENOG COUNCIL SCHOOL. HOFJSE FOR HEADMASTER. To the Editor of the FRKE PRESS. ,iic,-Our letter which appeared in your issue of the 2nd June was written, not with the object of making any accusation of delay against the Ruthin District Managers, but of refutieg the insinuation contained in the report (If the meeting of the Managers (which report is incorporated in our letter) that the County Authority were responsible for the delay. The Clerk to the Ruthin District Managers in his letter of the 6th inst., asks: Was there .any delay on the part of the Managers? and adds — "Hone whatever," then he proceeds to say that his Managers on the 9th April, appointed a Committee with power to consider the matter, which Committee met on the 15th May, and sent their report to the Building Committee the day after, and then he sums up as "follows As a matter of fact there was no delay except the unavoidable delay consequent on the date of the meeting of the Building Committee of the County. Considering that the Committee of Managers above referred to did not, according to their Clerk's admission, meet until close upon 5 weeks after their appointment, and that two meetings of the County Education Committee were held in the meantime, viz :-One on the 27th April, and the other on the 12th May, it I appears to us quite clear that we were perfectly justified in what we stated in our first letter, viz ;—" If there has been any delay, the "Ruthin District Managers and not the County Authority are entiiely responsible." -We are, sir, yours obediently, EVANS & ROBERTS., n Ht AM "Q,l..1ç.

BE RELIEVING OFFICER-LLAN- RHAIADR DISTRICT. To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. Dear Sir,-In your paper dated June 2nd an advertisement appears re above office. One stipulation in the advertisement was that whatever candidates canvassed the Guard- ians, directly or indirectly, would be disqualified, and the public thought the Guardians would be honourable enough to see their stipulation adhered tQ, as far as their knowledge went. Twenty-throe applied for the post and of that number, I am sorry to say, to my knowledge, only two kept to the rules of the advertisement. All the Guardians had been canvassed, and some of them faithfully promised to support their men, right or wrong. Moreover some of the Guardians themselves canvassed on the day of election; practically all the Guardians were canvassed on their way to the meeting, and I myself drew the attention of some of them to the fact, but not one of thsm had the courage to expose the under-handed work carried on. Further each candidate was required to send in three recant testimonials what for I tail to see, because if you bad the qualification of an angel aad the testimonials of a Prime Minister, they would avail you nought, if you honestly kept to the advertisement. I would humbly urge these Guardians of justice of the poor in future not to advertise and deceive poor men and deprive them of valuable time in getting testimonials, ete., but to let the public know straightforwardly that each post is filled in their homes. I will con- clude my letter hoping that this matter will be noticed by the public, and I might, at a future date, give the public through your paper more of these tricks.—Remaining, Yours truly, JOHN ^WILLIAMS. 7 Clwyd-street, Ruthin. iIIoo. June 13th, 1906. 1

ST. ASAPH. SHEEP DOG TFILALS. The City sent a good number away to witness the above which took place at Bryntrillyn Ot. Thursday. TREAT. On Thursday afternoon (yesterday)* Stock, of Bryndcrwen, entertained her Sunday School Class to a most sumptuous tea un the lawn, followed by games, <tc. The p*rty thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of their teacher. BUILDING. We are pleased to find that in addition to the workingmen's dwelling houses which are erected at Silver Bank, some more have been started on the site known as Penygrisiau, Luke-street. In the Lower Denbigh-road, close to the entrance t..o the new mansion, Eryl Hall, some workmen's houses are also being built. WESLEYANISM. On Thursday the Rev J Lloyd Hughes, Wesleyan minister of this City, was ordained at the Welsh Assembly, held at Ferndale, by the president of the Conference, the Rev C H Kelly the charge to those ordained was delivered by the Rev R Lloyd Jones, Denbigh, the retiring president of the Assembly. 1!1 y SMITHFIELD. Messrs. Frank Lloyd and Sons had an excel- lent sale at their Sinithfield yesterday (Thurs- day). Beef was not up to the mark although it fetched good prices. Lambs sold well, some of the best sold as high as 323 3d per head. Sheep went off splendidly. Other things commanded prices that should please sellers. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. On Monday last, before Mr Peter Roberts and Dr A E Davies, James Gallagher, late of Wrexham, was charged by Police-constable Evans with hawking without a licence. He apprehended the prisoner at Esgobty Farm he was drunk and was locked up. He was sentenced to seven days hard labour.

0 Ordination. At a general ordination of the Bishop of St Asapb, held in his Cathedral Church on Sunday, the 10th day of June, 1996, the following gentlemen were ordained PRIEsTS.-David Daniel Williams, L.D., St David's College, Lampeter; Henry Theodore Augustus Edwards, B A., Kable College, Oxford. By letters dimissory from the Lord Bishop of Bangor. DEAcollis.-J ames Stuckley Darbyshire Roberts, B.A., St David's College, Limpeter David John Jones, Jesus College, Oxford; Edward Lumley, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, and St Michael's College, Aberdare William Edwin Jones, B.A., Keble College, Oxford, and St Michael's College, Aberdare. PRIESTS.—Owen Robert Owen, L.D., St David's College, Lampeter; Maurice Arthur Hughes, B.A., St David's College. Lampeter, and St Michael's College, Aber- dare David Jenkins, B.A., St David|s College, Lampeter, and St Michael's College, Aberdare. Gospeller Mr Edward Lumley and the preacher the Rev James Sculthorpe Lewis, vicar of Ruabon.

Abergele Notes. The Vicar of Abergele, accompanied by Mr J Duncan Miller, J.P., made a house to house call on Tuesiay, asking for s-gnatures to a petition got up t. protest against the Educa- tion Bill being passed in its present form. English visitors who are contemplating spending their holidays in Abergele this summer should hasten with the packing of their boxes. The weather is really delightful —neither hot or cold. It puts me in mind of Melbourne at its best. Mr George Stewart, Plasnewydd Buildings, has shaken the dust of Abergele from off his feet, and sailed for New York, where his letters must be posted to in future. He will be missed as one of the extra faithful bell-ringers attached to St Michael's Church. May the best of luck follow him wherever he goes. Will Jones, our famous centre-forward, won about five second prizes at the Llanfair sports on Monday. How near, and yet so far. The. Abergele and District Homing Society new their fifth old bird race from GMraaey (268 miles) on Saturday, nine members com- peting, with the following results —C Jones (velocity, yards per minute), 952; J H Harker, 931; H Brookes, 915; C Jones, 906; P Robinson, 895; W Roscve, 822 and 812. Mr Davies, Railway Hotel, Pensarn, will give special prizes to the owners of the 1st and 2nd birds in the race from Rennes, France, to be flown on the 25th inst., a distance of 36B miles,

Marriage of Miss Robinson, Bnookhouse Fztpmo Yesterday (Thursday) a most pretty and interesting wedding was solemnized at the ancient Parish Church at Llanrhaiadr, when the parties joined together in the bonds of holy wedlock were Miss M E Robinson, the only daughter of Mr Robinson, Brookbouse Farm, Denbigh, and Mr J K Wright, of Warrington. Fine weather favoured the evenjb, and the bride being well-known and very much esteemed, the wedding ceremony in Church was attended by a large gathering of friends and well-wishers, in addition to the invited gaests. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a dress of white crepe de chine, which was trimmed with laee and orange blossoms. She also wore a tulle veil over orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss May Wright, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Dickenson, cousin of the bride. Miss Wright was attired in a beautiful pink silk dress, and Miss Dickenson in blue muslin de soie. They carried beautiful bouquets, the gifts of the bridegroom. The duties of best -can were well carried out by Mr Fred Robinson, the brother of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev James Davies, vicar of Llanrhaiadr; who was assisted by the Rev Lewis Williams, vicar of Prion, and the service was choral. After the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained by the bride's parents at their residence, and the bride and bridegroom's health and 1 appiness was uraok, and they afterwards received a hearty "send off." The honeymoon will be spent in the Lke District. The happy couple received a very large number of valuable wedding presents, which were both of a useiul and ornamental character.

Special Police Court. PHILLIP O'NEIL TR YS TO "BOSS" TH"E WORKHOUSE. GETS THREE MONTHS HARD LABOUR. On Thursday (yesterday) before Dr Easterby and Dr Davies, Phillip O'Neil was charged on a warrant with absconding from the Workhouse leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Guardians, and also charged with taking with him Work- house clothing. The latter charge was dealt with first. Wm Henry Ed wards, porter at the Work- house, said that on the 29th May, O'Neil had permission from the Master to go out to search for work, and left the hoase at six o'clock in the morning. He returned at 10-10 the same evening, and the witaess opened the door and asked him where he had been so late, whtn O'Neil answered, What has that got to do with you." He was drank and was going to assault witness with his stick. He was asked to put the stick down, which he did in a short time, and then jamped to witness's throat and pushed him against the wall. The Porter then went for a police-constable and re- turned at 10.30, but they ooald not find the defendant anywhere. Witness saw him two or three days later wearing the work- house clothes. At this stage of the proceedings O'Neil divested himself of some of his clothes and said that he was wearing his own clothes, and asked how could he have left the work- house and retured with hit own. Sergt Connah said he arrested defendant at the Denbigh Smithfield on Wednesday morning and read one of the warrants to him—that of taking the workboase clothes, which he denied. He sent word to the workhouse, and search was made every- where for the clothes. O'Neil said he had left them by the washhouse door, but that was impossible, and they were not there. The only thing found was an old jacket with a few tins of Globe polish. Defendant at great length denied the charge. Dr Davies: But you went away with the Workhouse clothes on ? O'Neil: No, sir; I did not. The Porter He bad on the shirt, oi, a-. and other things belwDgii*^ ic i. sta- betide* PILiLi, U' \e¡[ then went to "U.c IX, I swore on oath chat he did not take e clothes and tnat the porter never saw two or three OdYIJ after with the clones u. He had left them 01 the wash-nousu do> r. Dr Davies said that be knew be v .3 loiag wronti. He ought to have tieiivtut-d fJt'iii up to tbe authorities. O'Neil then aid that the porter hid taken the ";al,,t-,t" oath t-at was ever taken in the Coiirt of Law Mr Grill.I., Ahen \ou left the Work- house on the 29cii May at 10 o'clock, y<>a ran a Naw ? You were not there when tae constable arrived ?—No. Mr Griwsley You had no time to change your clothes, and you were away for 14 days in the Workhouse clothes. The Chairman said there was a doubt in the case, and it would be dismissed. O'Neil Thank you, sir. Philip O'Neil, the said defendant, was next charged with leaving his wife and five children chargeable to the Union. Mr Gritnsley said the Guardians had had a lot of trouble with the defendant. He was master of thq house, and he refased to do any work when requested to do so by the porter. During the last two years the children had been in the house for 77 weeks, and had cost the ratepayers over £ 10. He spent his money in drink. He had to press the case, as defendant had been convicted twice for the same effence. Mr R Jones (master) said that Philip O'Neil and Catherine his wife, and 5 children were admitted on the 7th March 0 the wife and children being still there. O'Neil asked him permission to go oat to look for work, which he gladly gave him, at the same time telling him that he would have to take his wife and children out if he did succeed. He replied he would be able to leave ia a day or two. Mr Grimsley read two previous con- victions against him for similar offences, and Inspector Pearson, Rhyl, read a long list of convictions for various offences. The Chairman: We sentence you to three months hard laboor. The Clerk: The next time you mis- behave yourself you will be sent to the Quarter Sessions and be treated as a rogue and vagabond! DESERTING THE ARMY. Charles Roberts, 19 years of age, and a native of the City, was charged with being deserter from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrexham. He said his time was np on June 5th, and he enlisted on the 16th. March last. Sergt Connah said he arrested the prisoner and charged him with being a deserter, he said nothing in reply. Dr Davies said he ought to strive to be a credit to his nnifor n. He was kept In custody to await an escort.

Social and Personal. Sir Horatio Lloyd, judge of the North Wales County Courts, is now able to take outdoor exercise. The Duke and Duchess of Westminster arrived at Grosvenor House, London, on Saturday from Eaton Hall. Mr Howell Idris, M P. for Flint Boroughs, is deriving much benefit from his stay at blis residence at Talyllyn, near Machynlleth. Mr Justice Channell is not expeoted to resume his judicial duties until July 16th, when he will go on the second part of the North Wales Circuit The Earl and Countess of P >wis had the, honour of entertaining Prince and Princess Christian and Princess Victoria of Schleswig- Holstein to dinner at their London residence on Fridav night. Mr W Tudor Howell, formerly member for the Denbigh Boroughs, who is a director of Messrs James Buchamn and Co., took the chair on Tuesday night at the 103rd anniver- sary dinner of the Licensed Victuallers' Asso- ciation. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Birt., C.B.. lent his London residence, 20, St James's square, on Friday, for a lecture by Major Ryder, R.E., D.S.O., in aid of the work ef the Girls' Friendly Society in India and Ceylon. The marriage of the Rev W T Merlin Davies,. curate of Welshpool, and Miss Helena Mence. eldest daughter of Mr WiLiam Cookes Mence, of Worcester Lodge. Surbiton, took place at St Margaret's, Westminster, last week. The Rev H Trevor Hughes, late vicar of Llanrhaiadr, Denbigh, uncle of the bridegroom, officiated, assisted by the Rev T P Kirk, of Surbiton. The Earl and Countess of Powis and the Duke and Duchess of Westminster were in- cluded in the distinguished guests invited by the American Ambassador to meet Mr and Mrs Longworth, when the King honoured them with his presence. The Rev D Herbert Pierce, carate of Sb Peter's Ruthin (son of Mr D Pierce, Holywell Council School), has been appointed by Arch- deacon Barber to the curacy of St Mary's. Chester. -» It is intended to place an organ in Tryddya Parish Church, near Mold, as a memofial to the late Rev John Davies, who was for thirty- four years vicar of the parish, and chairman ot the Hawarden Board of Guardians.

FIRE BRIGADE demonstration. A meeting of the General C.Mnmittee of the Fire Brigade demonstration was he <i at the Council Chamber, on Friday eveuiiiJ i»st when the following resolutions were p,,ised That Mrs Mellor. wife of Col Nlellor, Tany- bryn, be asked to distribute the prizes at the conclusion of the demonstration. That apprwohed with a S g the railway company to run f the r°m different parte ef the CO™lrtM? Hnl7 °tthe demonstration irnt the nsa rv? nf' ^'nmel Park, be asked to ft preparing dinner f°/vhe the competitions men takm* J>ar called unon f event of fcbe guarantors being scriDtionn t u pay tbe £ 2 guarantee, their sab- TC ? t0 be deducted herefrom. tt f 1 .consideration of Mr J Smith. Bee « • 8'ving the use of fche free of charge, thereon so*e privilege to sell refreshments That tenders be invited for the men's dinner. That the Llanddulas Silver Band be engaged for the day. 6 — — ———

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