Denbighshire Free Press

DENBIGH. B'OKBIITDING.—Books Neatly and Cheaply Bou-d bv Mr. E. M. Jones, Eclipse Book- binding Works, Portland Plaoo, Denbigh, uc SPECIAL O&ISTMAS WINr,T. and S. H. Ashfor'J have in stock some Special Christmas Port Wine at Is. per bottle, which is in ex- cellent condition. d22 CHRISTMAS CLOSING. The drapers, bootmakers and ironmongers have decided to close their business establish- ments from Monday evening (Christmas Eve) until Thursday evening. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The officiating minister at the above Church on Sunday next,will be the pastor, the Rev D E Jenkins. A memorial service in the evening after the late Mr Enos Allen, one of the deacons of the Church. VETERINARY SUCCESS. Mr Robert Langford Lewis, the son of Mr Christmas Lewis, provision merchant, has most successfully passed his first professional examination áa. a veterinary surgeon, and he is to be highly congratulated cn his success at comparatively so early an age. He is the pupil of Mr W F Hughes, veterinary surgeon, Denbigh. CORRECTION: COURSING MATCH. In our report of the coursing meeting at Cotton Hall, in our last issue, it was stated that Mr David Knowlea' bitch, "Mehefln", obtained 2 byes (one in the first round and the other in the third round). This was quite a mistake as Mehefin ran in every round, and was only beaten in the final after a stiff run with Spring." MESSRS BIBBY'S PRIZES. We inadvertently omitted to mention in our report of Denbigh Christmas stock sales that the prize of JB1 Is given by Mesers Bibby & Sons, for tha best beast in the Mart, fed on Bibby's food, was awarded to Mr T Jones, Brondyffryn whilst the prize by Messrs Bibby & Son, of 10s 6d, for the best beast not showing more than two broad teeth on JBibby's fôod, was awarded to Messrs D and J Williams, Plas Captain. CHRISTIES POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. Our readers should take notice that on the 22nd, aud 21tii December the letter-box at the head office will close at 7 p.m. Townsend, 6 30 p.m. and the Pillar and wall boxes in town and country will be cleared half-an-hour earlier than usual. On these dates the Rural Postmen will start from the Sub-offices earlier by half-an-hour. There will be a delivery of Parcels in l'owit on Sunday, the 23rd inst., and One delivery letters only. To ensure due delivery, letters should be posted not later than Saturday the 22ad inst. RATIN". We might mention that this preparation foa the destruction of rats and mice advertised in our columns, has been tested and recommended by no less than six different Governments, and our own Board of Agriculture and Fisheries recently carried out some very successful trials with it, whilst the Chamber of Commerce for the Province of Saxony made exhaustive trials and reported Ratin, causes among the rats (even in cases where ordinary poisons failed), a deadly epidemid which killed off most of the animals, reaching often 100 per oent." While Rati." produces such a high mortality amongst rats and mice, it is quite harmless to other animals and human beings. VALB OF CLWYD TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. A meating of the Vale 'of Clwyd Association of the National Union of Teachers was held on Saturday last in the Church House, Denbigh. Miss Gittens, LL.A., Abergele, presided. Several reports were submitted and adopted. Mr Hughes, secretary of the Benevolent, and Orphan Fund, announced that nearly iCI-0 bad been subscribed in the district toward the Teaohera* Charities. The following were elected officers for the coming year:- Presideut, Mr W R Owen, Ruthin; vice- presidect, Mr J Hughes, Prion, Denbigh treasurer, Mis8 Birtles, Denbigh; secretary, Mr W M Pierco, Denbigh. Messrs Pierce, Beea (Trefnaut), and Searell (Llanrhaiadr), were re-eiectod representatives on the Council of the Denbighshire County Association. Miss Birtles, Mr Rees, and Mr Pierce were chosen to represent he Association at the Oxford Teachers' Conference next Easter. At the quarterly meeting held in September the Association nominated Mr T Thomas, Llan- rvst, as a candidate for the executive of the National Union of Teachers. A strong com- mittee, with Mr Searell &B seoretary, was formed to further ma candidature, and a ^resolution was passed objecting to the pro- cedure of the County Associations in North "Wahs in arranging a prelimitaary test ballot In Jorth Wales without first having the con- sent cf Mr Thomas, who is the nominated candiiate of several Teachers' Associations in North and South Wales. The members of the j Vale cf Clwyd Association took no part in the test ballot. A vote of thankq to the President terminated the meeting. CONSERVATIVE CONCERT. A very successful concert was held on Friday evening, at the Conservative Plub Assembly Room, which was paoked to over- flowing, Mr C Cottom, president of the Constitutional Union, presided, supported by Mr Hugh Williams, one of the vice-presidents, A most interesting and enjoyable feature, of the gathering was the delightful way in which a party ot very little children rendered some pretty pisces, action songs, recitations, &c. They were repeatedly encored, the audience being cbartnod and hearty vote of thanks was given to the little onea, to Miss Birtles, who trained theDl. and to MisF3 Batten, who accompanied. The progravame throughout was admirably rendered 8t.ch part being opened by a well rendered piauofoit,3 selo by Miss Ethel Buller. The prognmme was as I follows Pianoforte solo, Miss Ethel Buller. Song, 'Open, shut them,' Childj, Recita- tion, Mae doli'n crio, crio,' Phyllis Williams. Song, The burlesque band,' children. Recita- tion, *Batty,' Dilys Jones. Son I ceUiog wedi canu,' Children. Recitation, « Santa Claus,' George Gold Roberta. Song. Christmas time, Children. Song, Mr J T Hughes, junr. Recitation, -Father is comilag" Dorothy Jones Williams. Pianoforte solo, Miss Ethel Buller. Quartet,' The beleaguered, Mr Swayne, Mr Pierce, Mr Parry Williams, Mr Newman. Song, Mr J T Hughes. Quartet, •On the march,' Mr Swayne, Mr Pierce, Mr Parry Williams, Mr Newman. Comic song, Mr Ashford. "omic dialogue, Mr W Hughes, Mr F.dvvard Jono?, Mrs Turuour kin^iy acf.vl as accompanist. The accoiapanimont for Mr Mhiwj, being played by Miss Buller,

The Burial and Memorial Service of the late Mr. Enos Allen. The late Mr Enos Allen, whose death I was reported last week, was buried at Eglwyswen on Saturday, the funeral service being conducted at the house by the Rev Joseph Evans, and at the grave by the Revs Evan Jones (Capel Mawr) and D E Jenkins, his pastor. The bearers were fuur of his fellow-workmen, and the pro- cession consisted of the ministers, his fellow-deacons from Vale-street Churob, members of the Shepherd's Lodge Benefit Club, and a large concourse uf friends and admirers. Mr Allen was only 62 years of age, but he was quite ripe for his etvange. On Sunday evening the Rev D E Jenkins conducted a memorial service at the Presbyterian Church, which was attended by a very large congregation. Appropriate hymns (including one of his favourites) were most impressively sung, and at the close Mr R H Jones played the D&aci March in Saul," the congregation standing. The whole congregation was bathed in tears during most of the sermon, the pith of which we give from Mr Jenkins' manu- script. The lessons were Psalm xxxiv (Mr Allen's favourite scripture), and Matthew xxv., 14-40. The text, "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile." Psalm xxxii, 1, 2. The man who wrote these words knew the happiness of which he speaks, and his utterauce is one of genuine and joyful experience. He seems like a man released from an agonizing pain all of a sudden, breaking for h in an intense fee-ling of praise to describe his health. It will be noticed that the Psalmist has three words for his conduct—transgression, sin, and iniquity-arid they are given in the order of their degree of wickedness against God Transgression is to walk back and forej across the line of conduct marked out by God, and refusing to keep along the rightful path indicated by Him. The second (sin) describes man as trying to improve upon the plans and provisions of God-a man who is seeking happiness alon his own way and misses the mark. The third (iniquity) is the twisting of things to suit our own desires in the hope that we may better ourselves by wronging others. The three embrace the entire possibilities of wickedness. I have yet to meet a real sinner who has not been guilty of all three and I have yet to meet a saint, whose saintliness is self-evident, who has not been ready to confess his guilt of each and all of these kinds of sin. The three words used to denote pardon for forms of offences are as richly varied as the sins are prolific in misery. Forgiveness for transgressions is the removing of a load of pain from the shoulders-the ache from the heart. The covering over of sin is to hide it from the sight of God, so that when God looks at us he does not behold the abhorred thing that has hitherto kept manhood concealed. It suggests the blood besprinkled on the altar in olden times, which covered over the sins of the people and enabled the Lord to draw nigh and manifest His presence among them. The third is like the crossing out of a debt. To impute is to debit a man with an account which be mast face; and if iniquity is placed in the account against us it is be- cause we have knowingly incurred the debt. The weight of that is fearful; it crushes, it pulverises. Imagine a man then suddenly coming fago to face with the fact that though he has lived the life of a peaceable citizen, that he lias physically iujured no man, that he has 110t even given any fellow creature a menta j wound, be has pronged God, and has tll, iy been among his fellows all the while <v source of evil influence, an in- jurer, an inllicter of wrong; how over- whelming must be the discovery. It comes upon him like an avalanche which buries him neath a pitiless guilt. He sees that all is lost. But the voice of God comes to him at this moment like the command of Jesus to the storm. A way of escape is offered. It is forgiveness for transgression, a covering for sin, the squariug of iniquity. Imagine the man who passes through these realities, who comes to this new relationship with God! Is it not as natural as breathing air that this man .should exclaim about his blessed- ness ? Is it not as, delightful as the play of sunbeams to watch his smile of deep grati- tude for the. newness of life into which he is brought? It is all due to the pardon of God, and he wants all to know that he is alive to the magnanimity of his Bene* factor. The guilelessness of his heart is the sure testimony of the effect upon his spirit. Evil has no longer any attractions for him crooked paths have no allurements for him now. Aiming at a mark olhis own setting lends him no, diversioa ^fHH^rth he has put himself in the way of rigfitedusness, and without guile or deceit he pursues the the course marked out by God for him, and in that he ever delights. No passage fn the Bible better fits the eaue in the minds of all of us this evening. Our dear and well-beloved brother, Enos Allen, was a man. who had passed through the Psalmist'øe'J':pellenoe. On his own confession he was in his 37th year before he realized his spiritual condition. Up to that time he had made no pretence of religion-—he was a good workman, held in esteem on account of his faithfulness, his conscientiousness, and his ability as a farm- labourer, but he was without God and without hope in the world. His spiritual awakening took place in this church, not long after he began to attend the means of grace. It was a most realistic awakening It eame in a sleep of the night-in a dream which was vivid and clear before his mind's eye to the last. He found in a dream the truth about himself and the state of his soul more clearly than in all the thoughts of all his waking hours; and the man is seen in the fact that he did not flout the dream, or seek to drown the truth. If there was any guile in his natural spirit, it all went; and in the honest simplicity of his heart he came and confessed to his spiritual helpers the worthlessness of his past life, his need of Jesus. Having found his salvation in the blood of His cross, he turned neither to the right nor to the left, but went on his straight course for the Kingdom. More; to every man who gave him the chance he told the story of his new life. He told everyone how C, blessed is he whose trans- gression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." He never forgot his eternal indebtedness to the Lord who no longer imputed unto him iniquity. His Christianity was wholesome and simple, real and warmhearted and as people saw him living his gratitude before men, they testified of him, h in whose spirit there is no guile." Vale-street had no truer friend, no more notent force for divine ends..A- deacon he was invaluable because of his splendid vindication of the grace of God. He adorned his office by the very conception he bad of right doing and righteous living. He loved peace, and pursued it in all departments of the Kingdom. Nowhere was he more the son of the King than when on bis kne-it. A-Pvr hcavrjj dowr. nto out- mid-it. Though he had only learnt co S read since his conversion, his memory was [ well stored with soriptare and the eboicest of hymns and these be used, in his own way, when pleading the divine promises on his knees, until we seemed to feel that every word of them was a reality to him. It is only the ministers who know of his brief but telling prayers on a Sunday morning before we began the service. He came into the little room of the minister- and he came as one horn God had heard earlier in the day,—and offered up a petition for the divine blessing on the da/s work, and for the dew of heaven for the minister's own soul. It was indeed like a morning draught from the well-springs of God. We shall miss this simple, guileless disciple of Jesus, and we shall miss his prayers above everything. The loss would be irreparable but for the abundant grace of God, through which the Lord may give us another. Our responsibilities have beeo increased by his withdrawal fro » us. It behoves us to see how we may avoid the dulness which he made impossible, for he was ever ready to quicken the dullest meeting into life. Personally, he had early taught me to love bin, and Vale- street will seem almost another Church without him. I knew that one man always prayed for me. My comfort is this—his prayers are not lost. They have gone up before God, and are there, ike the altar- pile which Jacob built in Bethel to remind the Lord of his premises In years yet to come Vale-street and Denbigh will find the answered prayers of our good and pious brother, because, while he is gone, his prayers remain, and will come down upon us again in all the riches of his God. While we are thinking of the loss of him, let us not forget the gain. He has gained, ) because he has inherited the Kingdom, and is now rejoicing through the covenant which be made when he received forgive- ness. We have gained, because one of our redeemed is gone to the Father. He found I his Saviour, and we are the richer because of his glorious end. Within a couple of hours of his passing away he had from ten to fifteen minutes of consciousness. It was dead of night without, but in his room there shone the light of God. His testimony was glorious. His last word in my hearing was the word blood;" we had just been I speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ, whose blood cleanseth from all sin. He admitted that physically he was having it hard, but when he was told, "You are quite willing to suffer for the Lord's sake," he answered I be." Yes, he passed into the Kingdom through affliction, but he went in triumphant. Whenoin America a few years ago a few words of welcome were spoken to three of us from the Old Country" at an associa- tion and in his reply one brother men- tioned the tremendous losses we had just suffered in Wales through the death of some of our great men One aged minister, in his reference to that speech, said that the brother had (by a slip of the tongue) made a great mistake. "Their death," said he, "is not a loss but a great gain. When you go home. ask the Churches to pray that more like them be taken home." The friends seemed shocked, but the old minister took no notice and went on. We in America were at one time a poor nation; we produced enough for our own consump- tion, but we were poor. When we began to ship our best produce to other countries across the seas it was then we began to become rich. So it is with you in Wales. You are getting richer and richer the more you ship of your best across the sea of time." That is our fortune to-day. A man who found his Saviour under the ministry of this pulpit, and who has lived to adorn his profession and the grace of God, has completed the voyage with his sails full of the breeze of God. Let us follow him to the haven where we would be.

-0 Saturday Night Concerts. The fourth of this year's series of concerts was held at the Literary Society's Hall last Saturday, and again the hall was filled to its utmost capacity, and the entertainment was one of very good quality and much appreciated by the audience. Mr W Price Williams, solicitor, the secretary of the Literary Society, presided, and the following programme was gone through:- Pianoforte solo, Master Norman Green recita- tion, Miss Cordelia Jones, Henllan; song, Mr George Williams, Green; selections on the phonograph, Mr Kitching; recitation, Miss Blodwen Williams violin solo, Master Glyn Walters, 60, Park-street; duett, Mis;es Amy Charles and Annie Davies. In addition to the above a solo competition was held, confined bo children 16 years of age and under. This was the first competition to be held in connection with the movement, and there was much speculation all to how the idea would take," and to make the event more of a novelty the adjudication was left co three well-known and talented musical ladies, viz., Misses Amy Charles, Annie Davies, and Minnie Batten. It was pleasing therefore to see four competitors step forward as a result of a preliminary test held a few hours previously. They were as follows: Miss Gwennie Hamer, Master John Henry Jones, Master Leonard Jones (Gwalia Villas), and Miss Jon38, Tymawr, Llanrhaiadr. Each sang in the order named, and the adjudi- cation which follows was clearly given out by Miss Amy Charles, and it was evident from the reception given it by the audience that it was a popular ope. No. 1: Sings with expression and feeling. Her voice is very even and perfectly in tune. A little more care might be taken in the time. Her words are clear and she tells the story of her song in a manner most p'easing. No. 2: Has rather too much tremols in his voice. Some of his words also were rather indistinct. His expression was good and he sang with care. Taking all through it was a very good rendering of a somewhat aimcuit song. r<o. a: Jtias a very powerful voice but lacks expression, and is also inclined to force his high notes. A lower song would suit him much better, as his low notes are very good. His selection of a song was really against him. No. 4: Has a very sweet voice, hpt completely changes her tone in the middle register, which makes her uncertain of being in tune. Her wordi also were rather indistinct. Her expression at times was fairly good. The result was therefore 1st, Miss Gwennie Hamer; 2nd, Master John Henry Jones; 3rd (equal), Master Leonard Jones and Miss Jones. The prizes were distributed by Miss Minnie Batten the consolation prizes to the 3rd prize winners being given by the Chairman and Mr H Hugh Jones. The usual vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Harry Roberts (Oastle View), and seconded by Mr D Henry Hughes, and the singing: of the Welsh National Anthem brought this excellent entertainment to a cloae. A rare entertainment is promised for Satur- day next (December 22nd).

MARKETS. Denbigh Mabkbt, WEDNESDAY. Prices :-Fresh butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; small tubs, Is 2d per lb; fowls, 4s to 5s per couple; ducks, 6s to 6s per couple; eggs, 9 and 10 for ls; beef, 7d to 9d per lb! mutton, 8d to 10d per lb pork, 7d to 9d per lb Geese, 7id to 9d per lb; Turkeys, 7d to 9d per lb Welsh wool, ]Lld English wool, la, J;

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Messrs. T. & S. H Ashfokd, have now on view, a number of articles such as fancy ohoclate boxes, &c., which would make most accepbable Christmas 1 presents. An inspection tnvited. -Advert. ON VIBW AT Bulleb's the finest selection to be seen anywhere in Christmas and New I Year Cards. Private Greeting Cards, Presents, Games, Diaries, Calendars, &c., &o. Please call and inspect same at Butler's Portland i Piaco, Denbigh, d22

Denbigh Christmas Show and Market. ] Though the display seemed rather quieter than usaal, yet the tradespeople had made abundant provision, and the show in the shops and markets attracted large crowds of sightseers. The enterprise of our tradesmen was evident and we hope that a good Christmas trade will reward them for their pluck and the expenditure of time and money they must have gone to. We give a brief description of the show. THE BUTCHERS SHOPS AND STALLS. The shop of Mr Thumas Davies, butcher, is always noted for its grand shows, and this year was no exception. The show made this year was a grand 000, and if that was possible, even better than previou& years. The fine display of meat of the highest quality was laid out to great advantage, and with the illuminations out- side the shop showing the display off excellently. The proprietor received the high praises of all for his excellent, choice quality of meat. This year he had two champion beasts in his stock. The one buing that at Denbigh Smithfield (Messrs Clough & Co's mart), which was a prime 3-year-old short torn bullock, bred and fed by Messrs Humphreys, Goblin Farm; winner of the silver cup given by the auctioneers to the champion beast. This excellent beasc was specially well fed, and Mr Davies was able to show that his motto when purchasing was buying without a superabundance of fat. It had cut up, and was most beautifully, and was praised by everybody who knew what a good beast was. The other champion was from Messrs Frank Lloyd & Sons' mart at SL Asaph. It was a grand 2-year-old cross-bred steer, which had been fed by Mr Enos Jones, Nantgwilym, St Asaph. It was an excel- lent animal, and was quite a show in itself. It being for its age and size one of the best beasts ever seen. It was full of firm flesti, beautifully marbled, and not over fat. The other stock comprised a grand prime bred Aberdeen augus 2-year-old heifer, bred and fed by Mr W J Davey, at the Maesraynan Home Farm, under the supervision of Mr C E Trevor Jones; winner of the first prize for the best heifer at Messrs Clough & Co's show and sale. Another very prime 2-year-old Hereford bullock, fed at Maes- mynan Home Farm. A couple of very prime young steers, bred and fed by Mr P E Story, Coppy Farm, Denbigh first prize winner at Denbigh Smithfield. A young steer, very well fed by Mr R Pugh, Caeau Gwynion; first prize winner at Messrs Byford & Sheffield's show and sale, Denbigh Smithfield. Two very prime cross-bred 2- year-old bullocks, bred and fed by Mr Thos Lloyd, Cotton Hall, Denbigh. Well fed 2- year-old cross-bred bullock, fed by Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm, Denbigh and others fed by Mr Pugh, Rhydonen; Mr John Jones, Segrwyd Farm; Mr Enos Jones, Nantgwilym; Mr Thomas Jones, Nant, Groes, and Mr Rogers, Llandegla. Tbe sheep included the winners of the first prize for Welsh mountain wethers at Messrs Clough & Co's show and sale, fed by Mr Isaac Jones, Cader, Nantglyn; also the second prize winners at Messrs Clough & Co's show and sale, fed by Mr Cadwaladr Hughes, Glasmor, Nantglyn. These two lots were exceptionally fine, well fed young sheep, and were shown advantageously. There were also others from Mr John Evans, Denbigh Mr D Davies, Pen Cae Da Mr John Jones, Cefu Du Mr Owen, Glanywern; Mr George Wright, Tyny-f Nhn Mr Lloyd. Penrhiw Farm, &o. All he above well fed young an I handy weight. Welsh mountain wethers were some cross- bred wethers from Mr Hughes, Glasmor. Home-fed. prime bacon and porket pigs from Mr William Jones, Tan Llan, &c., were also shown. There was a large stock of Christmas geese and turkeys from Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm Mr Hughes, Plas Chambres; Mrs John Roberts, Carod Fynydd Mrs ONen, Glanywern Mrs Cadwaladr Hughes, Glaamor; Mr Roberts, Aberterfyn, Llansannan, and Mr Edgar Williams, Deunant. This superb show could not have been complete had Mr Davies not excellently displayed his large stock of famous home-cured hams and bacon, his celebrated sausages and home- made brawn, with corned beef and pickled tongues. The whole show was a thorough suocess, and reflected the greatest creuit upon the proprietor. Mr H Parry Jones, Coronation Buildings who has rapidly established for himself a first-class reputation as a purveyor of meat of the best quality, had a really fine show, which excelled his previous shows by a long way. Mr Jones had on view two silver bowls won by beasts slaughtered by him. His show comprised the champion cross bred beast (2 years and 9 months old) and winner of the silver- bowl at Messrs Byford and Sheffield's Mart. It had also won the following prizes First prize for best beast in the Smithfield, fed on Bibby's Cake First prize at be Vale of Clwyd Agricul- tural Show, 1906, and was also a prize winner at Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show at Ruthin, 1906. It was admitted by the judges to be the finest beast exhibited this Christmas in North Wales. It was of excellent quality and had been cut up very nicely aad shewed off to advantage. This beast, which weighed nearly 60 score, was fed by the well-known feeder, Mr T Jones, Brondyffryn. The other beasts shown by Mr Jones were :—A. prime cross-bred bollock (under 2 year old) first prize winner at Byford's Auction Mart, 1906; first prize winner at the Vitle of Clwyd Agricultural Show, 1906; first prize winner at the Denbighshire and Flint- shire Agricultural Show, 1906. Bred and fed by Mr T Jones, Brondyffryn. 2 grand bullocks (under 2 year old), first prize winners (as a pair) at Byford's Auction Mart, 1906; first prize winners at the Vale of Clwyd Agricultural Show, 1906 first prize winners at the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show, 1906. This was also bred and fed by Mr T Jones, Brondyffryn. The mutton show comprised a very choice selection of prime Welsh mountain wethers, fed by the following well-known feeders:—Mr T Williams, Llewesog, first, prize winners at Byford's Auction Mart, 1906 Mr T Williams, pen- craig. near Corwen; and Mr T JaPes, Brondyffryn. Grand yearlings, fed by Mrs Griffiths, Tantryfan, LUansannan and Mr T Jones, Brondyffryn. Mr Jones also made grand show of baoons and porkers, fed by Mr Ellis Williams, Privy Lane Mr T Roberts, Deunant Ucha, Llansannan; Mr J Jones, Boderw, Prion; and Mr J Wynne, College Farm. Trefnant. He had also a grand supply or rat geese, fed by Mr Jones, Kilford; and other well-known farmers. Home-cured hams and bacon were shown to advantage* Excellent home-made ham, sausages, brawns, home-rendered lard, &o., &c., for which his shop has become so well-known, and gained such a grand suc- cess since he has commenced in the pork trade, were made a speciality of. The whole show reflected the greatest credit on the proprietor, and was greatly admired by a very large number of persons. Mr Robert Ellis, Penybrya, had his ex- cellent stock well shown to advantage, and large numbers visited his establishment to J inspect the well-selected meat. This excellent show comprises two exceedingly ripe heifers fed by JEjPowell Jones, Plas j#lanynys; two ripo and well-fed bullocks I by Miss Jones, Bryneglwys; 1 bullock by that well-known feeder Mr R A Jones, I Caegwyn one bullock, fed by Mr Thomas I Lloyd, Cotton hall; one bullock fed by Mrs Lloyd, Lodge farm. and numerous others fed by other well known breeders. The sheep comprised Welsh wethers fed by Mr Thomas Lloyd, Cotton hall. Also some II yearling wethers fed by Mr Griffith Jones, Eglwyswen, and others. He had also a fine oalf fed by Mr W Williams, Cae Drain. Amongst his fine display of sheep there was a consignment which had been sold to go to Cambridge Christmas Show next Thursday, 8 proof of the excellent quality of Welsh mutton, for which Mr Ellis' shop is so noted. Amongst his numerous stock there was also a fine lamb specially fed by Mrs R Armor Jones, Caegwyn. There was also shown to great advantage a large number of pigs, amongst which were six prime porkets fed by William Daniel, Garnedd 2 prime bacon pigs fed by Mr Jone3, Tan- yrouen, Llannefydd and others home le;1. Geese and turkeys frcm Mrs. Lloyd, Cotton hall; Mr Rowland Jones, Prion isa Mr H H Evans, Gfcinas house, Bodfari, were also displayed with good effect, aud had been fed specially for the Christmas Market. There were also in great abun- dance home cured hams and bacon, home rendered lard, &c., together with a large amount of celebrated sausages and brawn which had been made by Miss M A Hughes. The whole made a very fine show. Mr Samuel Roberts, 2, Vale street, bad an excellent show, and the premises were very tastefully decorated. The whole show was considered very fine, and the quality of the stock was indeed excellent. His show included a prime cross-bred heifer, which was reserve champion for the 10 guinea cup at Messrs T & W Leathes' auction mart. Rathin. This excellent animal, which was fed by Mr W Armstrong, Coediog, Lian- dyrnog, was said by some of the best judges in Wales to be the best butcher's beast in the Ruthin show, and ought, they thought, without a doubt, to have taken the cup. This beast was also awarded first prize for the best beast heifer in the show. There was also a prime cross-bred Hereford heifer, first prize winner, fed by Mr Hugh Jones, Llysfasi; 1 ditto fed by Mr W Hugh Jones, one of a pair which took first prize at Messrs T and W Leathes' auction mart, Ruthin.. Amongst the sheep were five Shropshire gimmers, first prize winners at Messrs Cloogh and Co's. auction mart, Denbigh, fed by Mr P E Story, Coppy five by Mr Thomas Williams, Llewesog, winners of the second prize at Messrs Byford and Sheffield mart at Denbigh; some prime fat Welsh wethers fed by Mr Robert Hughes, Gwerneidr, Llanrhaiadr. Ditto, fed by Mrs Lloyd, Lodge farm. Others fed by Mr Edwards, Ty isa, Bod- fary. Two prime bacon pigs fed by Mr Williams, Ty gwyn, Henllan, were also displayed. There was also a large number of geese fed by Mr Thomas Evans, Hafcd, Henllan, and turkeys fed by Mrs William- son, Derwen. This shop is noted for its excellent brawn and sausages made by Mrs Roberts, who has a great reputation for it, so that they cannot supply enough to meet the demand. Mr J Humphrey Jones, purveyor of meat, had a splendid show which did him credit and attracted the attention of a large numebr of people who greatly admired it. It included one very prime two-year-old Welsh heifer, first prize winner at Messrs Clough and Co's Auction Mart, winner of a special prize given by Messrs Silcocks and Co.; which has also won the following prizes2nd, Vale of Clwyd 1st, Vale of Conway 1st and champion, Denbighshire and Flintshire. Fed by one of the leading breeders and feeders, R A Jones, Esq., Cae Gwyn. One grand eroü-bred Hereford beifei", 1st prize winner at the Vale of Clwyd Auction Mart, fed by Miss Jones, Rbuallt Farm, Ruthin. This heifer has also won several prizes at the local agri- cultural shows. One magnificent Hereford Bullock, of prime quality, fed by W J Davev, Esq., MaesmyaanHall. Two grand cross-bred bullocks, fed by R Rogers, Esq., Rhoslydan, Bryneglwys. One prime cross- bred bullock, fed by John Hughes, Eiq., Hendre, Corwen. He also had a number of prime cattle, home-fed, and sheep, includ- ing :—Five Welsh mountain wethers, fed by Thomas Williams, Esq., Llewesog Hall, Denbigh. Awarded 1st prize at Messrs Byford and Sheffield's Mart, Denbigh. 10 very ripe Welsh wethers, fed by the noted feeder and breeder of Welsh sheep, Isaac Jones, Esq., Cader, Nantglyn. A number of Welsh wethers fed by Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm; R Owen, Esq., Glanywern; W E Williams, Esq., Gwerolas, Corwen J Jarett, Esq., Plas-ya-Fardre, Cynwyd; J Procter, Esq., Pistyll, Bodfari E Lloyd, Esq., Brookbonse. Also a number of Welsh cross-bred lambs and wethers, home-fed. He also made an excellent show of prime geese. Mr H Dryhurst Roberts, Market Hall and Bronhwylfa, had both his establish- ments well filled with meat of the very best quality, which made a superb show. His excellent stock comprised a very prime angus shorthorn 2-year-old bullock, fed by Mr R A Jones, Caegwyn. This handsome animal was awarded the reserve champion prize for the cup at Messrs Clough & Co's auction mart; first prize at the Denbigh- shire and Flintshire Agricultural Show, held at Ruthin, for the best beast in the show for feeding purposes. The dam of this beaat, at the same show, won the challenge silver bowl (value iClO 10s), given by Lord Kenyon. He also had a prime shorthorn 2-year-old heifer, fed by Mr Pugh, Caeau Gwynion; winner of the first prize for the beat fat heifer in Messrs Byford & Sheffield's auction mart, and also winner of the reserve prize for the three best beasts in the same mart. Prime cross- bred bullook, fed by Messrs Williams, Plas Captain; first prize winner (class 3) for the best two fat beasts at Clough & Co's auction mart. Two grand two-year-old bullocks, fed by Mr Jones, Segrwyd winners of the gold watch at Messrs Byford & Sheffield's auction mart. The feature of Mr Roberts' show is his grand display of lamb and mutton, and his selections this year were excellent. Amongst his stock were the following: 12 prime yearling wethers, fed by Mr 0 Roberts, Talybont; Welsh Jambs fed by Mr Jones, Segrwyd; prime Shrop- shire lamb by ditto cross-bred lambs fed by Mr H Jones, Cefn prime Welsh wethers fed by Mrs. Hughes, Penffordd Ddwr also a number of home-fed bacon pigs. There were also a number of prime Christmas fed geese. Mrs Morris, pork butcher Vale Street made a very fine show at both her shops, which were well-filled with primej bacon pigs and porkers, which were excellently flianlumd. Amongst, hftp IOt.nP.1r were prime -t'l- -g-- porkers from Mrs Evans, Rhiwbebyll j bacon pigs, fed by Mr R A J Cae Gwyn; prime porkets, bred and fed by Messrs Roberts, Glanclwyd; Evans, Nant Isa; Edward Davies, Plaen, Bodfari; and E Jones, Pandy, Nantglytl. A suckling pig fed by by R A Jones, Cae gwyn, was shown. A prime display of geese, turkaysp &c., was also shown. Mrs Morris AL160 made a good display of her celebrated sausages and brawn. In addition she thad a good show of pheasants, partridges* ducks, rabbits, &c., which did her great credit. Mr John Davies, Market Hal, and Vale Street, made a grand show of his Cjsisfcoaas stock, which certainly did hi.r. credii. i~ <e cattle included a prime bullock, led by Messrs D and J Williams, Plas Captain, which obtained lint pxize al Nlofwrti, Clough & Co's Mart. Also a prime bullock fed by Mr W J Davey, Maesmynan. He had also some prime Welsh wethers, fed by Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm, and Mr John Jones, Pengloor. Christmas fed geese, fed by Mr John Jonei, Kiltord; Mrs Evans, Hafod, Henllan and Mra Lloyd, Lodge. There was also a good display of home cared hakns and bacon, sausages, brawn, home-rendered lard, pickled tongnes, &c. Mr ft Pierce Davies, Market Hall, had a very fine show, and submitted his choice selection to the public as follows:-04,e prime ox, winner of first prize at Messrs Byford & Sheffield's Mart. Denbigh S,nith- fleli. Fed by Mr Thomas Jones, Bron- dyffryn farm, Denbigh. 2 prime Welsh bullocks, fed by Mr R H Jones, Tyddyn Isaf, Bodelwyddan. Welsh mutton, fed by Mr William Jones, J.P., Penporchell; and Mr D Davies, Peneaedu. Geese, fed specially for the Christmas Market. The above selection was greatly admired. The ni a": was choice aud without an undue a -to -ut of fat. Mr Robert Roberts, Tanrhiw and Druid Buildings, showed with great advantage at his shop some fine Christmas stock, in- cluding 2 fat bullocks, fed by Messrs D & J Williams, Plas Captain, and Mr J Jones, Segrwyd and also from Mr David Evans, Waen. The first two were of the best ani- mals in the market. They ware very ripe and were devoid of superfluous fat. He also had very ripe fat wethers, fed by Mr Isaac Jones, Cader, Nantglyn; Mr Hugh Jones, Nantyrhengoed Mr David Haghes, Hendre; and also a few choice home fed. A large number of excellent geese were a,ls) shown. Mr David Roberts, Market Hall, showed some excellent meat, which included a flue bullock fed by Mr H T Hamphroys, Goblin Farm, and a prime bullock fed by Mr Jones, Tyddyn isa, Bodelwyddan. There were also some fine wethers fed by Mr E Jones, Pentre du, Henllan. Mrs M,ses Parry, Bridge street and Market hall, had a most excellent selection of stock, which included prime Welsh wethers fed by Mr Evan Jones, Pentre du. Fat pigs fed by Mr David Owen, Glan clwyd. Fat bullock fed by Mr Jones, Tyddyn isa. In addition to the above there was an excellent display of home made sausages, brawn, pork pies, pressed tongue, roast pork, home cured hams and bacon, and home rendered lard, for which this establishment is celebrated. Mr Johnson had an excellent display of I Christmas meat, and his establishment was greatly admired. His stock included a prime fat bullock fed by Mr Jones, Bron- dyffryn, also a winner of prizes at the Vale of Clwyd Agricultural Show, and the Den- bighshire and Flintshire Show. This fine animal was one of the three beasts which obtained first prize for the three best blasts in Messrs Byford and Sheffield's show at Denbigh. Also a prime bullock fed by Major Buddicom, Penbedw, and winner of first prize at Caerwys. One prime fat beast fed by Mr D Evans, Waen, also a prize winner at Caerwys. There were also some sheep which obtained reserve, fed by Mr D Williams. He had a very fine show of pigs, including prime porkets fed by Mr Williams, Brynlleuartb, laud also by Messrs Gratton, Voryd, win- ners at St. Asaph Smithfield. Bacon pigs fed by Mr Partington, Tyddyn isa, winners of first prize. Pigs from Mr R Jones, Brookhonse mill, and home fed. A prime lot of geese fed by Mr Salusbury, of Bont- uchel. There was also a large supply of game from the Llanrhaiadr Estate. He also had a nice show of fruis, &o. The whole was very nicely got up. MARKET HALL. The front of the Market had been well illuminated with gas and made it look exceedingly attractive. Mr John Williams, Brookhouse Nursiiry, showed some fine specimens of golden tank- ard and lo-ig red mangolds grown by Messrs Gratton, Voryd, Rhyl, and mangolds grown oy Mr E Rowlands, Galch Hill. The seeds were supplied by Mr John Williams. Mr W R Price had a magnificent show of cauliflowers, cabbage, and all sorts of vegetables, tomatoes, and fruits. There were some fine varieties of swedes grown by Mr John Jones, Pentre Du Bach, Llan- nefydd; Mr Hughes, Segrwyd Ucha; Mr Evan Jones, Bryn Anllech, Llansannan; and Mr Parrington, Tyddyn Isaf, Groes. Mangolds grown by Mr George Humphreys, Vale View, Llangyuhafal. This excellent show attracted great attention. Mr R D Hughes, F.R.H.S., Red Lane, had a grand selection of home-grown apples, sprouts, savoys, carrots, swedes, cabbage, celery, potatoes, beetroot, and very fine fruit, all of which were home grown. Messrs Edgar and ^on as usual made an excellent show, incladiug a grand show of turkeys, goose, ducks, chickens, pheasants, pigeons, giouse, partridge, rabbits, hares, and fish, and amongst the live stock were rabbits, guinea pigs, duck4, fowls, etc., etc. Mr H T Davies had a good display of various kinds of vegetables, herbs, apples, oranges, etc. Mr Davies deserves great praise for the able way in which he decor- ated his stall. Miss WillUms, Highgate, had her stall well provided with fruit, vegetables, &e. Mr Jonah Jones had a good supply of game and fish. Messrs Singer, under the management of Mr W Roberts, had their stall well filled with their world renowned sewing machines, satrples of work done on the machine were also on view. Messrs Turner and Wainwright's stall was well provided with their celebrated toflee and sweets. Mrs Morris had spared no pains in decorating this stall. HIGH STREET. Messrs Mellard & Co., ironmongers, had a splendid display of cutlery and silver- plated goods, which would make very acceptable Christmas presents. The petrol engine, which they had working in the showroom, was a novelty, and attracted much attention. It would be a very great acquisition to any farmer, it being especially useful for any farm work. The Star Tea Company, under the capable management of Mr W 0 Jones, had its windows very nicely dressed with Christ- mas fruit and provisions. Dicks', boot and shoe stores, under the energetic and able management of Mr W Marsdea Davies, had qoite as attractive a show as ever, and, the windows were dressed with admirable taste, and containing some smart dress shoes, comfortable slippers, leggings, and strong boots suitable for the season. Mr R D Hughes, Chemist, had the two "windows of his far-famed establishment as usual very neatly dressed with a choice variety of perfumery, toilet requisites, cut glass scent bottles, &s.f all of which woald make most acceptable Christmas presents. In the other window was displayed a splen- did selection of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, tobacco, and many other articles, whilst tbe interior of the shop contained Christmas presents of the very best quality. Messrs W Price Jones & Co., Italian Warehousemen, had a grand display of seasonable goods in endless profusion. A speciality gwas made of the McFarlane famous Christmas Iced Cakes also cosaques, Cad bury's chocolate boxes, dates, flgs, and beautiful boxes of oraokers. Their show was well up to the mark of former years. Mr D H Davies, cabinet-maker, displayed sorao oAbiuet T: aud liaudsofi-e tea sacs «ad china v.*ar<j. Mrs .» P Joiiea* v» ?l;-kaown eonfec-ionery cstablU-.u>ent, as usual, attracted young cstablU-.u>ent, as usual, attracted young au4 old Alike. Tte window fcpreeented quite a fascHatin-j picture, and a speciality 1was inaJe or Freijii'i p otry. All the vari- ous Ctir;-t.-tta-4 delicacies exhibited had been made ort the premises, and were of the highest quality. Nj one need be puzz ed as to what they shall get for Christmas, there being a grand selection of most ac- ceptable viinds, confectionery, and cakes, to be found at Mrs J P Jones's. Mr R Roberts, saddler, had his window, attractively arranged with harness, &a. Mr R G Jones, the well-known gentsr outfitter, had Leatly displayed a great variety of the best quality neck ware, white shirts, silk mufEUrs and handkerchiefs, and many other articles which would make most suitable Cnristmas presents. Mr T A Roberts, gtocer and provision merchant, m tde a fine display of high class grocery and provisions, and a speciality of home-made bread, together with Christmas Cakes, choice fruit, &c. Mr R Ellis Williams, stationer, tobacco- nist, ani general fancy dealer (the Old Post Office), made a very effective display of Cbristmis and picture postcards, stationery, tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes. The interior of the shop was nicely arranged, and there were many nice articles exhibited, which would make good Christmas preents. Some excellent samples of bookbinding done by Mr R Ellis Williams were also on view. Mr D Hughes, bootmaker, had his window most tastefully dressed with serviceable boots and shoes, and a nice variety of dancing slippers. The goods exhibited were of a really high class quality, and in the newest styles. Mrs Williams, provision merchant, had a good display of Christmas provisions. Mr R W Jones (late Green), ironmonger, had a grand show of Limps and a great variety of general ironmongery. Mr Evan J ones, stationer and tobacconist,- made a capital show of Christmas cards, picture postcards, Christmas stationery, and pretty articles suitable for Cnristmas presents. He also showed a good selection of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and tobacco. Bell's Stores were very attractive and well-stocked with Christmas goods and provisions. Mr Robert Owen, who is recognised as one of the leading tradesmen of the town, justified his splendid reputation this Christ- mas. He had grand show of Christmas provisions of the highest obtainable quality on view at the Star Shop, where the win- dows contained an admirable stock of Xmas fruit, tea and biscuits in fancy canisters, fancy chocolate boxes, and many other articles, which would make most useful Christmas presents. There was also a splendid display of fancy breid, which re- flected the highest credit upon the baker. Choice hams, bacon, Cuoshire and Vale of Clwyd Cheese, for which this firin is noted, were also attractively displayed in the in- terior of the shop. Mr Robert Owen, in his othar shop, had also made ample provision for the forth- coming Christmas festivities, and some first class provisions were to be seen ex- hibited there. Mr D Evan Hughes, florist and fruiterer,, had his window arranged most prettily with the choicest of fruits of all varieties as well as seasonable flowers. Mr WillheLn Ke pfer's jewellery win- dows were mo t artistically arranged and the leading features of the display were the exhibition of beautiful diamond rings, pretty gold and silver watches, and scarf pins, all of which would make ouch prized and excellent Christmas presents. There. were also exhibited some novelties in the jeweller's art which are wall worth an in- spection. T and S H Ashford, Italian warehoase- men, made a grand display of Christmas provision and luxuries. Their windows were most attractive, and contained the very best of everything to for^i a part in making Christmas enj >yablj. In a meat glass case was exhibited some splendid' Christinas cakes, fancy chocolate boxes, &m Bon-bons, crackers, crystalise i fruits, and other delicacies also figured pro ninently, wogether with a choice selection of wines and spirits of the best brands, and tinned goods of every description. Tne interior of the shop was also estocke I with endless articles which would mak", most appropri- ate Christmas presents Tae Chinese tea- drinkers made an amusing addition to tha display. Mr Parry Williams, general provision merohant, displayed some Christmas provi- sions of the finest quality, which, with an abundant stock of grocery of the best quality, made a splendid show. Messrs Andrews, at the Old Vaults, whichi is tied to no brewer or distiller, though not. being an outside show, had a grand Christ- mas stock of wines and spirits of the flnest; quality, all well matured. They also had a special show of twelve-year old whiskey, also of Andrew's special liquers, and other well-known brands. Bass' ale and stout were also stocked in perfect condition. Some good Christmas presents can be found at the Old Vaults. Densons (late T J Williams) exhibition of seasonable novelties included several choice models of Sequin and Brussels robes, also models of fine Edelweiss productions choice and artistie effects in bilk broohe, including the latest from Lyons, in black satin duchesse worked in roses of velvet which effect was most exquisite. A grand select- ion of evening chiffon blouses, also a lovely stock of silk blouses for day or evening wear. A fine stock of real laces is a pre- dominating feature. Handkerchiefs, scarfs, collars, and laees in real Maltese, Brussels, Honitons, Bohemian and Renaissance manu- facture. Ribbons, oroohet silk scarfs, &a. Some now models in picture hats, also some, exquisite effects in flounced silk petticoats, and many other attractive novelties. The, second window displayed a preponderance- of novelties suitable for Christmas gifts, including hemstiohed and embroidered handkerchiefs, real Cluny lace and linem goods in tea, side >oard, and Duohesse cloths, &e. Brush and comb and nightdress cases, needle oases, work boxes and baskets, pincushions, handkerchiefs satohets, tea. coseys, silk and ribbonwork cushions, and a lovely display of silk and satin Eiderdown quilts. Ladies and gent's umbrellas, &o., &c. Inside the shop were displayed child- ren's silk frocks, overalls, walking coats,, and some fine specimens of ladies silk night dresses, trimmed real laoes, also Iri-h hand embroidered underwear. Several models- in felt hats, and three models of black: Brussels lace robes, also Sequin robes and overalls. Special lines of tailor made- costumes and long coats in oloth and tweed effects, and a mass of other choice goods far too numerous to mention.-Dansoas Furniture Showrooms (Te nple Bar), is one of the largest in Norfcb Wales exclusively used for the display of soft furnishing, and contained magnificent stock of carpets* linoleums, floor oofeciugs of every deacrtps- ion, quilts, wisney and oloth bloakets. plushettes, art serges, table oovers, cushions, trarelling and carriage rll; dress basket* acd compressed cane trunks* &CM &3. Mr Hookes-Kennard, chemist, made a splendid display of perfumes and cutglass- smelling bottles, cameras, toilet Hqabitee. | which would form good Christmas presents. The grocery side ot the business was stocked with previsions of the very best qTx&iity. j i.

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