Denbighshire Free Press

KUTHiN V THE RUTHIN TOWN COUNCIL. 7r To the Editor of the FREE PRESS Dear sir, Upon reading the repvirts of the above Council in a recent issue of your paper I noticed that the name of Alderman J ;)li Roberts appears as being in attendance trid taking part in the discussions of the Council. Some months ago Alderman John Roberts figured very prominently in the attack on t"" Borough Surveyor, and after th-u, inJiv-r!ni retaliated he kept away from the meetings, Now that the Borough Surveyor is lev.ins; his post, Alderman John Roberts t^ain a; -r-s at the Council meeting. Evidently Ald.r.nau John Roberts b, lieves in the old proverb He who figbts and runs away will live 'r nght another dsy." Ic seems very strange that Alderman John Roberta, after accusing an official of dereliction of duty, should absolutely ignore a resolution of the Denbighshire Education Authority with regard to its officials and their connection with public bodies.—I am, sir, yours faithfully, RATEPAYER. December 20th, 19C6. CONCERT AND DANCE. At the Llanfwrog Institute and the Bryn- hyfryd school, on Boxing-day night a most enjoyable concert, and social evening, respect- ively, was attended by a large number of people who fully enjoyed. themsel ves, MARRIAGE The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Garner, eldest daughter of Mr John Garner, with Mr W Owon, Trefnant, took place iat Llanfwrog Church on 22nd inst., and a detailed report of this interesting event:will appear in our next issue. THE DESERVING POOR. The deserving poor of Ruthin and the im- mediate locality have every cause to feel thank ful for the genorsity and remembrance of them at Christmastide of Col. and Mrs Cornwallis West, Ruthin Castle, who have this week dis- tributed amongst them, independent of creed or party, a large quantity of coal. A OF SOLICITOR. At a meeting of the Directors of the Ruthin Water Company, held on the 7th instant, and at a meeting of the Directors of the Ruthin Gas Company, held on the 14th instant, Mr A o Evans, solicitor of Denbigh and Ruthin, was unanimously appointed solicitor to both Com- panies in the place of the late firm of Messrs Lloyd and Roberts. GENEROSITY. Messrs Ellis and Son with commendable generosity gave to each of their numerous em- ployees this Christmas, two days pay and a substantial money gift. It speaks well for the prosperity of this well-known firm, that at this season of the year they are giving employ- ment to those "who are nsually termed sum. mer hands," and who along with the regular bands have during the last (few weeks put in a considerablej^mount of overtime. SHEEP WEIGHT GUESSING COMPETITION. The sheep kindly given by Mr Tom Leathes, vice-president of the Ruthin Christmas Show, for the wieght guessing competition, was slaughtered by Mr W Edwards, and the exact weight was 33 lbs, 13 ozs, which waa guessed correctly by Miss Winstanley, Castle Hotel. Mr Thomas J Jones, 8, Clwyd-street, and Mr Williamson, Graiglelo, Corwen, guessed 33 lbs, 12l ozs, and 33 lbs, 12 ozs, respectively. The highest weight put was 2U lbs, and the lowest 20 lbs. HRISTMAS GENEROSITY. Mr John Cropper, the esteemed proprietor of the noted Sothin Soda Water Co*, has again this Christmastide, with his customary gener- osity and thoughtfulness, expressed his good feelings, and compliment of the season towards his amployees at the Cambrian works by pre- senting each of them with a goose. The recipients all join in tendering their sincere thanks to the kind donor, and expressing to- wards him their heartiest wishes of the season. T LATE MRS. ELLEN PARRY. We regret to record the death, which took place on Thursday of last week, after a linger- ing iilness, cf Mr Ellen Parry, of Fairfield, Ruthin, late of Fedw Las Farm, Bontuchel, near Ruthin. Mrs Parry was well-known and much respected in the neighbourhood ia which she had lived for many years, and her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. Toe funeral took place on Saturday last. The service at the house was taken by the Ven. Archdeacon Howell Griffith, after which the c"ffit, was taken to the station by tenants of the deceased at Graigfechan. The mourners were Messrs J Simon, OswestJy R O Simon, Woolwich; and R M Parry, Ruthin (sons); Miss E Simon (daughter Dr J Medwyn, Mr Aneurm 0 Evans, Ruthin; Miss Robson, -Miss Bryan, Mr Griffiths, Stanley house; Mr John Thomas, Ty'nywern Mr Powell Evans, PwU. f!as and Mr T B Garrett and SjRoberts. The ody was afterwards conveyed by train to Llandrillio and interred in the parish Church yard, the Vicar officiating. At Llandrillo the remains were met by Mrs Newberry, Towyn cousin), Mr S Hughes, Llangollen (cousin), and Miss Mary Jones, Towyn (niece).

Successful Test Concert at Riffhin. One of the most:saccessftil events organised ,.it Ruthin was the test concert in the Town Hall on Boxing-Day evening, when the Mayor 4Councillor T J Rouw). presided over a large and appreciative audience.. Every praise is due to Afr R James Jones, monumental mason, for the efficient and energetic manner in which •he discharged the secretarial duties, to which, in a grei measure was due the success of the cencert. Ten competitors entered for the :cwlenge solo competition, which carried with it an award of X2. and after a keen com- petition. first and second^honours were equally divided between Mr Tom WiUiamaiThe George, .and 5llr Jcho Williams, poulterer, Clwyd-street. Slisa Treeoning, Townsend, Denbigh, carried away with her the first prize la the .soprano solo competition of five cotnPOtiten, and the duet honour was awarded to -fters Tom Williams and JohnWilliams, of Ruth\Q, after 4La -exoiting contest with five other ehkcants. Mr Edward Da vies, of Llanelidan, and p Rhys Davies of Ruthin equally divided "-e award in the recitation competition for those I over 18 years of age, and Miss Lizzie Blodwen Williams, Beacon's hill, Denbigh, and Master J Clwyd Williams, of Ruthin gained first and second positions repectively in the under 18 years of age" competition, for which six aspirants had entered. The musical accom- psniments were most skilfully played by Miss Minnie Batten of Denbigh; Mr Wra. Roberts, Maestyddyn, acted as conductor and Dr D D Parry of Llanrwst; and Mr W R Owen of Gy- dylliog adjudicated, respectively, on the vocal music and recitations. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor for his able chairman. ship, on the motion of Mr Thomas Roberts, St. Peter's square, seconded by Mr J Clarke Jones, Mount-street. The proceeds were in aid of the Bhos-street mission room.

IVISE AND OTHERWISEr How long will my chop tie. waiter?" About five inches, air. Girl: "My uncle eats with a knife." Boy: My uncle's rich enough to eat with a fire shovel if he waitts to." When a woman and a cyclone make up their minds, to go anywhere nothing yet invented can op them. Old Gent: What's the population of this town. Bob?" Modern Youth: "Ob meself and about 14,783 other guys." would fish all day without a bite. Will: What's the matter? js ]je tired to carry a lunch with him? He: Are you fond of Chopin, mim Fangle 1 It She: Yee, I enjoy it 118 rule but the shops are fearfully overcrowded with sum- ■•-nor «ales just now." He: "When did you begin to suspect I waa in >ve with you?" She: "The day you told me have acjthmg I wanted on the HU • f srV. Heavyweight is a beautiful I ;u. bin: doesn't <eeni to touch the- ilocr." 7 "T*^ (cwssing his bruised feet): "She ..4:. -r~aa7irT

Christmas Shopping. BUTHIS TRADESPEOPLE'S DISPLAYS. F.)r the festive and most joyous season I)f the year the tradespeople of Ruthin had combined to make their customary dis- pl.'iy?, and the shops in their various 'ieiurrtnents were replete with seasonable goods, for which there was a brisk demand. Ruthin tradespeople at all times ctter wf 11 for their customers, and can b' reiied upon to supply and satisfy all requirements. Notes, in brief, upon the Christmas Shows are subjoined. THE BUTCHERS. The cattle, sheep, piarf &c., markets at Ruthin are acknowledged to be some of trie finest in the district for the splendl1 quality of its stock, so this fact alone gave the assurance that the display made by the butci e s would be an excellent one. And so it proved. Year by year the exhibition improves in all details, and thia Christmastide it was no exception Prominent in this class were Messrs A M & R H Williams, whose establishments in Well—street and Clwyd-street could not be surpassed. As our advertising columns for the past weeks announced every pre- paration had been mide for the season and fer the demands of numerous customers in the selection of the best of stock. Ack- n iwledged by the b3st judges to be a perfect sprcimon of a butcher's beast, and up to present day requirements, was the champion bullock of the Vale of Clwyd- a carcass of tip-top marbly beef with n. superfluous fat. This beast, bivd aud fed by that well-known breeder and feeder, Mr Hugh Jones, Llysfasi, won the silver bowl at the Vale of Clwyd auction mart for the champion bullock, and was purchased, after keen competition, by Messrs A M & R H Williams for X40. The other cattle, mostly under 2 years old, and good samples of ripe boef at an early age, included a grand show of ox and heifer beef fed by Messrs J Morris, Garthgynan: R H Pugh, Bryn Coch J Bonner, C.ie'r- fallea R Pugh, Rbydonen and others. A speciality at this establishment is the excellence of its stock of mutton, and this was maintained by the purchase by Messrs A M & R H William" of 5 Welsh wethers, the champions of the year (fed by Messrs Gratton, Voryd), out of the sime flock as the wethers that took first prize for Welsh sheep at the Royal Agricultural Hall, London. Other very choice yearling wethers were purchased from such well- known feeders as Messrs J Williams, Allt- ycelyn Thomas Jones, Rhydycilgwyn R Lloyd, Hengoed; J Jones, Tyny- mynyld and G Jones, Tynycelyn. At the Pork Shop in Clwyd-street there was a magnificent show of bacon pigs from Messrs E Jonea, Pentre Coch T Roberts, Coed T-ilon and E Jones, Ty Ucba. Porketa came from Messrs W Parry, Ddol Caean T Smith, Fron Haul; E Jones, Llanfair and numerous other feeders. Turkeys and geese as usual made a fine display together with the dry hams and bacon and the usual pork products. The exhibition was a capital one in every detail, and our reference to it cannot terminate without drawing attention to the celebrated Tudor brand of sausage, for which the firm is worthily renowned. At Crown House, the meat emporium of Mr J R Davies, there was also an ideal show of batcher's meat. One of the chief attractions was the champion cross-bred Galloway bullock (a breed specially selected by the late Mr W Leathes, Wern Fawr), and winner of the 10 guinea challenge cup at the Agricultural Hall, Rathin, fed by that well-known feeder Mr R H Pugh, of Bryn Coch. This beast slaughtered well and was full of lean meat. The stock. well selected, also included two prize win- ning blue-grey heifers fed also by Mr R H Pugh a useful prime cross-bred heifer from Hafod, Corwen a heifer and bullock from Mr Moms, Gartbgynan a shorthorn bullock from Mr Rogers, Rhoslydan and others. The sheep included fire wethers from Mr W Taylor, Plas Isa, winners of the special prize given by the Mayor of Rathin for the best pen of fat sheep at Messrs Leathes' Auction Mart 20 Welsh wethers from Mr Thomas, Cae Groes, and Mr Smith of Glasgoed and other sheep of prime quality from Mrs Williamson, Derwen Hall Messrs Gratton, Voryd Mr Johnson, Bodnygharad; &c. Prize porkers from Mrs Williamson bacon pigs from Mr Williams, Fronganol geese, turkeys, and docks from Glanclwyd, BIJd- llwyd and Fron Isa, all combined to make an excellent show, which, with the Crown brand of sausage and brawn, all pleasingly arranged, evinced the fact that Mr J R Davies studies his customers In every way. Enjoying as they do a high reputation for the first class quality of their stock, Messrs M Williams and Son, Cross Keys, Well-street, well maintained it this Christmastide by their choice selection of seasonable meat, prominent amongst which I I was one of the two prime bullocks from Mr À. Blezard, of Pool Park, which easily enured premier honours at Mr Byford's Aucti^j Mart Show. Other beasts, glaughktrwi for the purpose of providing a necessary joint for an enjoyable Christmas dinner, Lntkucled a prize bullock from Mr WilliamS; yward and a heifer from Mr Hughes, Ptaycoed. Wethers from Mr Edwards, BryB& geese and turkeys from Mr Jones, Ty :btb, and Mr Hugbes, Penycoed as well a* other butcher's stock were displayed to advantage, which reflected the greatest edit upon those responsible for the arraDgent. Mr D Davies, butcher, Llanfair D.C., had hia shop in Well-street, well stocked with a grand selection of beef, mutton, geese, turkeys, &c., which "taii greatly admired. The stock comprised au excel- lent prize bullock, also a second prize bullock at Messrs Leathes' Auctioo Xart wether mutton fed by Mr Hughes, Paul stryt; Mr Williams, Ffynogion Mr Thomas, Tynywern, &c., with a large con- signment of geese and turkeys. Excellent displays were also made by Messrs Parry and Son, Well-street; Mr David Davies of Llanelidan, at his shop in Clwyd-street and Mr D W Roberts, Clwyd-street. The butchers' stalls in the Market—those of Mr Robert Roberts, Penyrhengoed Mr John Jones, Tynewydd; and Mr John Roberts, Efenechtvd were trj y inuca lu. tboir dispLty of | prime be«f, and the pri; cards exhibited shewed that these gently .en had not been behind in prodding the best for their customers. ST. PETER'S SQUARE. Eitablished over three quarters of a cen- tury, the establishment of Messrs. ROllW & Son has earned for itself world-wide repute for its high class goods, as evinced by its possession of the Royal Warrant. Upon the grocery side were displayed choicely arranged Christmas cakes, together with b n-b )ns, and numerous other necessities for Christmastide. As ahemists the firm is well known, and this department displayed choice Christmas presents in the form of perfumes, daintily made up toilet satcheta, and numerous other articles. The windows had beeu most attractively arranged, and were greatly admired. As in previous years Mrs Williams, the Bee Hive, is to be complimented upon the excellent exhibition she made at her dra- pery establishment with its profusion of silss, laces, &c., whilst the grocery depart-' meut in Upper Clwyd Street was well stocked with seasonable provisions. Established in 1841 Mr Royles had a most artistic display of seasonable boots and shoes, including such high-class brands as Lyric, Octanic, Welshod, Federated, Violet, and Cameo. Mr Royles is also agent for the well-known "Lotas" shoes, and the splendid variety of suitable pres- ents.in the form of ladies and gents dress shoe;, combined to give the display a very pleasing effect. The ironmongery and grocery establish- ments of Mr H E Aldrich, in succession to th? late Mr J E Jones, were replete with the choicest and most up to date goods aad stock. Always to the front in their display Messrs R Hughes and Son, Nurserymen, had their windows appropriateiy decorated, the confectionery one looking exceedingly pretty, whilst the other contained products of their well-known nurseries, from which many prize-winning articles are grown. As will be seen from onr advertising columns these seedsmen—established since 1841-are offering for sale larch and scotch hr, quicks, &c. The ironmongery establishment of Messrs Gittins & Beech was made very attractive with its well-arranged display of ornamental table and reading lamps, sporting guns and cutlery, whilst the warehouses were stocked with all kinds of agricaltural implements of the best makes. A speciality of this firm is the well carried out work in the tin and plumbing line. The premises were replete with all thst go to make an up-to-date ironmongery establishment. Mr R Harris Jones made an extensive display at his drapery, dressmaking and millinery establishments, which can be fully recommended for its first class quality and latest fashion goods. Mr H E Joyce, jewelkr and watchmaker, made a good display in his windows, which was the .abject of much atte.tion Jewellery of every <k*oription was artistic- ally arranged, together with watches, M?Van^Tan<;0tberr Valaab,e "tides! Mr Wallace Jackson, London House, had a large, varied, and choice selection of wines and spirits, and seasonable groceries. 1 He has just parehased a large oonsigament uf valuable old ports and sherries, and, as his advertisement en the front page of to- day s issue announces, a speciality in the, business is the invalid wises. ? kad a neatly and artistically dressed window containing jewellery, silver plate, clocks, watches, guards, &c., suitable for Christmas gifts. The manner in which the wiodewshad been so delicately arranged reflects the highest praise upon the 44 dressers." The tailoring and drapery establishments of Mr T H Roberta called forth compli- mentary terms from all for the artistic man- ner in which the window had been stocked with the latest cloths, ties, hats, ambrellas, portmanteaus, &c. The show was made to great advantage. Mr Lewis Jones, stationer, had his shop admirably and prettily arranged with Christmas and New Year's cards of the latest designs, and Christmas gifts. WELL STREET. Mr John Roberts' establishments, in Castle-street and Well-street, demanded the attention of all passers by, for the exquisite display made in his shop windows. The latest fashions in ladies' jackets, capes, oloaks, macintoshes, furs, &a., also all manner of girls' and children's choice clothings, &c., as well as articles of a more heavy character, such as blankets, &< were displayed in an advantageous manner. The Crown Pharmacy of Mr T J Roberts, chemist and optician, contained everything worthy of a well eqoipped and ap-to-date busineeii, all pleasing dial ti -uted with effect. Thomas's general drapery and outfitting establishment could not but be greatly ap- preciated. The lady's window was ex- rt J! ■ • i « • aigpiayea wicn allic evening blouses, lace, ribbons, gloves, together with the latest style of dress materialt the whole having a very light and pretty effect. Gents were also provided for in the latest. Mt Arthur Williams, newsagent and stationor, had his windows replete with a grand selection of Clwistmas cards and choice articles suitable for Christmas and New Year presents. Miss Roberts, confeotioner, it to be 008- gratnlated upon the effective display made at her shop, and Mr Joeeph Roberts also displayed the best class wa^ssrthonwars, and glass goods. Mr William Williamsy who has lately opened business on his owa behalf, evinoed by his display of footwear of every des- cription that he is enjoying a good trade, and Mr Robert Roberts, fishmonger and greengrocer, had one of the prettiest of displays in his well-stocked shop of season- I able fruits, whilst the Ash department evinced enterprise. Diek's-a household name in itself—at the shop on the corner of Well-street and Record-street, oould not be surpassed for 1 of lootwear, and equally good shows in their respective businesses were made by Messrs J & T Edwards, grocers; Miss M Jones, fancy V and Mr L Utt> fQroitare, &c. The b^d Bazaar of Mr W A Marrs was presuiy stocked with Christmas goods and presents, ana the Ty Coch confectionery establishment of Mr J O Davies was replete with appetising confections. Leamingten House, the hairdressing and tobacconist premises of Mr W H Williams, presented a ga, appearanoe with its artistic show of Christmas and New Year cards, and numerous goods suitable for gifts. All the well-known brands of tobaccos, cigars, 4c., are kept in stock, and the hairdressing department is replete with the necessary articles of a first-class business. The display was admirable. Mr W ^Williams, plumber and glazier, and Mrs Jones* The Exchange, who carries on a lucrative business ef paper hanging, painting, and decorating, made nice dis- plays, whilst the grocery premises of Mr 0 « Owen was stocked with the finest and choicest of goods. Indeed the Railway Stft" always presents an ideal grocery store*; a compliment that might also be applied to Liverpool House, the well- known grocery department of Messrs J & P William*. Mrs Edwards, confeotloner, &o.; Miss S Jonep, confectioner; Mrs S Williams, poultry, e" flonler; Mr Seth Jones, boot- makar: and the Ship Cash (grocery) Scores made nice shows ia their respective I businesses. t CLWYD STREET. The clothing department cf Mr David Evans shewed admirable taste for the man- ner in which the display of geats' clothing bad been arrayed and shewn to advantage, whilst Miss Evans, at her shop on the opposite side of thu street, displayed in an attractive manner the world-renowned Paletborpe pies, &e. Established nearly half a century, the Pioneer Boot Stores of Mr T J Jones evinced by -its urst-cfass stock of footwear that it maintains its reputation amongst its increasing clientele, whilst the enterprising linn of Messrs Ge) and Co, ironmongers, plumbers and electrical engineers, display- ed to advantage in its two splendid shop windows goods only to be found in an up- to-date business house. As a newsagent, tobacconist, &c., Mr John Williams made a most artistic display which was favourably oommented upon by the sightseers. Mr D Cushion well maintained his repu- tation by exhibiting the most reliable J makes of cycles and accessories. Being an expert mechanic, he specialises in repairs, and his shop is noted to motorists. Mr Hagh Jones, clothier and outfitter, is to be complimented upon the attractive appearance of his shop. The popular game and poultry dealer, and greengrocer, Mr John Williams, made an exceptionally fine show. An elaborate arrangement was made by Mrs Glynne Jones of her shop premises, and in the fancy drapery business her large and varied assortment of goods made » { realistic show. Mr T Hughes, newsagent, stationer, and I tobacconist, had one of the finest displays in his line of business. Bradley, the widely known clothiers and drapers, could not be surpassed for its splendidly arranged windows, replete with the latest fashions and goods. Exceptionally smart and neat were the business premises of Mr Maddocks, hair- dresser and tobacconist; Mr A E Magin, chemist; and Mr J M Evans, plumber, &c., whilst the window of Greenwich house, presented a gay appearance, due to our en- terprising jeweller, watchmaker, &c„ Mr R Mostyn. Mr C Aldrich, printer, stationer, &o., displayed in a most artistic mannera larg e and varied assortment of goods from which presents could be purchased to suit every- one. Nice shows were made in their respective businesses by Mr Thos. Davies, fishmonger, and Mrs Jones, confectioner. Messrs H & P Roberts exhibited some splendid serviceable footwear, both in boots and shoes of every description, all nicely arranged. The Eagles Stores-the most up-to-date grodery stores one oould wish to meet with —deserves every credit for its excellent arrangement for Chri-itmamtide, due to the manager, Mr George Davies, and his as- sistants. Mr E W Davies, the principal, stadies his business and his customers in every way and purchases the best of every- thing at the lowest possible prices. A speciality in the business is its choice blends of tea, and Mr E W Davies is the aele agent in the town for the celebrated Neotar tea. The stores was replete with the best of seasonable goods. Admirable arrangements for Yuletide were made by Mr R Roberts, saddler Mr W Lewis, tailor; Mrs A Williams, con- fectioner; Mrs Morgan, grocer; and Mr John Parry, greengrocer.—Mr W Roberts, photographer, is to be congratulated upon his artistic display; and Mrs Lant Wil- liams, fanoy draper, &c., had a really floe show of goods-work which has worthily earned coveted distinctions at the leading exhibitions.—The large and commodioas premises of Messrs E B Jones & Co., grocers, &cM appeared somewhat small in- teriorly because of the splendid stock of provisions they contained of the moat seasonable kind.—The grocery establish- ment of Mr J Ptitchard was well stocked with prime goods effectively constructed. MWROG STREET. Yuletide presents of every description can be selected from the unlimited stock shewn by Mrs A E Hughes at Penybout shop, where she conducts a business as newsagent, stationer, &a —Messrs L & J Roberts, as drapers and grocers, made an excellent show in those respective depart- ments and an ideal grocer's shop was that of Mr Francis Dowell, grocer and pro- vision merchant, with Christmas fare in abundance of the ripest and best quality. -)Ira M A Evans also had a nice display, as had Mr J Phillip Jones, grocer. MARKET STREET. The toy shop of the town, conducted by 'Mrs Daniels, most he the envy of all the youngsters, and one could not fail to find there something or other to please either boy or girl. The display was indeed a pretty one.

Ordination. At a General Ordiaation of the Lord Bishop of St Lasph, held in his Cathedral Church, on Sunday, the 23rd day of December, 190Sk the following gentlemen were Ordained DEACON. Gomer Edwards, a Literate. PBKBSX8. David Rees Davies, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, and St Michaels College, Aber- we. Richard David Hughes, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter. Edward Sculthrope Lewis, B.A., Keble College Oxford, and St Michael's College, Aber- dare. Edward Joseph Williams, B.A,. St David's College, Lampeier, and St Michael's College, Aberdare. By letters Dimhsory from the Lord Bishop of Bangor. Daniel Evans George Llo-yd, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, and St Michael's College, Aberdare. The Bishop afterwards licenced Mr Gomer Edwards to the Curacy of Llanfairtalhaiarn PAIRACHER. Rev James Sculthorpe Lewis, Vicar of Ruabon. Text, St John iv chapter, 37 verse.

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WEARIED EYES. In these days of study and sedentary work re- quiring much use of the eyes they often be- come so tired that they refuse to do good work. This ? particularly true when the work is done in a poor light, or when it is very fine work. reweyea will bear such treatment for any great length of time without being spoilt. The question » often asked us, S»hat can be done in such cases? There is one remedy for tired eves wifk + £ ?reai u-e- I.'] insists in massage with the hand wet in cold or cool water Fill a basin with it, and landing over it wet the hand with as much water as it will hold and apply it to the at the same time with the thumb and forefinger giving the eyes a gentle manipulation. Continue the process for four or nve minutee several times a day The rwmlta we often almost marvellous.

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ABERGtfLE. COMPETITIVE MEETING. MR. J. HERBERT ROBERTS, M. P., ON DENBIGHSHIRE'S GREAT MEN. The Calvinistie Methodists held their anna, 1 competitive meting at llynydl-; Chapel, on Christmas niht, presided over by Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P. The lollowiug is a list, of the awards :— Recitation, il Briwdoli?ie,h," fcr children under 12: 1, John Jones 2, Tommy Williams 3, Bessie Jones. Soprano solo, Dii'yd 1 y Gareg Wen 1, Minnie Jones 2, Dora Jones. Recitation, Es- gyniad Elias 1, Lizzie Davies 2, Gwen Jones. Children's choir competi- tion, "lu draw i'r Afon." Only one choir competed, under the leadership of Mr T LI Jones, and they were adjudged well worthy of the prize. Esiay, Pedr, nod- weddion ei gymmeriad a neillduolion ei E pistol," 1, William Roberts, "Visitor Office 2, Gwen Jones. Essiy, « History of Methodism." The winner (" Un o'r Llan ") did not respond to his name 2, Miss Davies, Bettws. Solo for children, Eroan 1, John Williams. During the evening Mr W Vaughan, Ty mawr, sang a coupld of so igs, and was loudly encored on both occasions. The accompanists were Miss Williams, Poel Gardens, and Mr T G Morgan. The adjudicators were the Rev. F Jones (essays), Rev. 8 T Jones, Rhyl (poetry), Mr H Lloyd, Cohvyn Bay (music), Mrs J H Lewis, and Mrs G T Evana (miscel- lany). The Chairman said it afforded him nwfih pleasure to be present that evening. There were two things which justified these meetings. It was appropriate to hold them on Christmas Day, although he did not attach much importance to one day more than another but there was some- thing fascinating to him about Christmas Day, because it was the anniversary of the birth of Christ and it was only right that they should enjoy themselves ration- ally in singing and competing, always keeping in view the wonderful birth in the manger, and the One that was born there, as well as His subsequent Ascen- sion to the Throne. Another thing, these meetings helped to develop a taste for literature in their midst. Some people were under the impression that the educa- tion given in our secondary schools bad a tendency to kill these meetings outright; but that idea was an erroneous one. When a young man passed out into the world through the doors of these schools AfGer completing his education, his time could be profitably taken up by a research into the history of the life of the great men of this country, and he could find plenty of scope for diligent inquiry in tfcai direction by acquainting himself with the noble deeds of the famous men of Den- bighshire, one of the foremost of whom 0 was Charles Edwards; and he (Mr Roberts) had been for a long time trying to come into possession of a book written by that wonderful man and the testimony of Dr Edwards on that book was that it was a standard work of literature. If it had not been for such meetings as they were holding that night, the probabilities were that the book in question would never have seen the light of day. He (the speaker) was proud of Denbighshire, which was rich in the abundance of its historical literature, &c., and, as some of his hearers knew, he was offering a prize at the forth- coming National Eisteddfod, to be held at Llangollen, for the best essay on the famous men of Denbighshire. He hoped as a result of that competition they would gain much useful knowledge. As he had already said, he was glad to be present that evening, and although his political duties kept him away from home a great deal, he hoped that nothing would ever hinder him from attending meetings of this character on Christmas Day. It was a day full of anthems of praise, and he hoped it was the desire of everyone present that evening to live the anthem day by day (applause).

«w £ WARNING T0 THE PUBLIC. asked T„?G Charge a^ainst this man?" shewed K- e* M man> whose appearance him. Was one of the common people, faced «np .^ith r'rtrly and unbecom- i.53rtfcn,™i»t. ephed tho poli<,e, ">"> OWWnant?" the m.j and humble millionaire who had f&SS <nS ltepped forward. If I am. your Honour," he said. io ah«ad, and toll in your own way what ?, Prispner did," the Judge directed. mv W h afternoon' y?ur Honour, whila for a flllowwer« actmf? pall-bearers in nlL ^?r Wh° Was kil,od in a race Altfern™ streets- my Tittle son f„7?rn?nI..v!1^ ■ take a sP'n on boule varA- 1 lifted him into mv 200h.-n. car aslced* 18 6 Algernon • the Judge Algernon is not quite three years old, your Honour, and as quiet and peaceable a little fellow as ever gladdened a household. As I said, I lifted Algernon into the car, and he left my parage in high spirits. But within half-an-hour he returned in tears. At first he refused to tell me what was the trouble; but after persistent questioning, I learnt a man had crossed the street in front of him, compellmg him not only to check his machine, but to deviate from the course he had selected. The httle fellow said he would not have cared so much if he had not been making a speed test. The action of this person caused AtR»rn°n to lose at least a second and a-half. • v j ■? j0t to see this man severely pun- ished, Judge; but surely something should be done to teach pedestrians their place, and I am much wroth that mv son should be a victim of this person s deliberate disregard of the law. You may have a little boy, Judge, and if you T \°U may aPPreciate my feelings." r T? tv?° hoy9' and know exactly how the Judge. "And though your wish that this prisoner be not punished too leverely is a most creditable one, shewing you to be tender-hearted and of a forgiving nature, I cannot pay any attention to it in passing sen- tence. The time has come when the rights of millionaires must be protected by the courts and observed by the people—not only the rights of millionaires, but the rights of their children. Six years m workliouse and a fiu<> of 5,000dol. And may ca-*< ixi a warning to the public —Brooklyn CilUei. )

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HINTS FOR THE HOME. FURNISHING THE BEDROOM. The draping of the windows is an important item in the appearance of a bedroom, and dainty art muslin to harmonise with the colour scheme looks effective; although perhaps nothing jE nicer than a pair of ordinary white lace curtains tastefully draped back from the window with curtain clips to match the colour used for the room The windows look pretty if, after hang- Ing the white curtains, a pair of pale-coloured ones are just draped over them so that they hardly reach to the window-pane. The bedroom curtains should hang free from the ground, as trailing curtains are quite out of place; and the short window-curtains look better suspended from a brass rod than from a tape, which fre quently breaks, and so causes a lot of trouble. Bed hangings are no longer considered healthy, and, although they do make a bed look nice, are not at all necessary to comfort, so can easily be done away with. It should be remembered that the bed should l always face the fireplace, and not the window, where the glare of the morning light will fall full on the sleeper's face. Small odds-and-ends of ornaments are out of place in a bedroom, but photographs of friends. grouped together on a bracket, in hand-painted or poker-worked frames, ma.v be found in a girl's own private sanctum. A small bookcase is use- ful; and, fail in tr this, one or two shelves fitted into a recess will answer the purpose for holding the volumes of favourite authors. If tastefully furnished, the bedroom need not be the place where the time for sleep is spent only, but will prove to be a pleasant little sit- ting-room, where many happy minutes can be spent in reading, thinking, and exchanging con- fidences with dear friends. TO CLEAN A RUSTY GRATE. A grate which has become rusty through damp or neglect should be thoroughly black- leaded, and left for two or three days for the blacklead to dry on. It should then be cleaned in the usual way with backlead to which a little turpentine has been added. It will then polish beautifully, the first application of blacklead having eaten off all the rust. PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN THE HOME. In order to gain vigour, strength, grace, ce- lerity, and accuracy of movement a girl should take the greatest possible variety of exercise- This is the only way to develop the body syw- metrically. A girl can get all kinds of exercise at a gym- nasium, but so she can at home. Running Up- stairs in a hurry is nowadays called class exercise, and running downstairs is "huost aft I good. Throw open the windows and fy" rrs in the morning and breathe enough ^Ir you amiable and good-natured a 1 day. With plenty of pure air in the lung* rJc're is not only an improvement of the looks, out a brightening of the spirits. After breakfast wash the dIshes. Arms, fin- gers, and wrists will »e itiore supple by this means. Scrubbing j.^° a fine arm and wrist developer, although, ''KO some games—lawn tennis, for example-It is rather violent, and at first almost as severc on the lower limbs as row- ing. Bcd-makin^. cannot. be too highly recom- mended. With the folding of every counter- pane, blanket, and sheet, the arms are stretched as far as thev WiJJ g0 Then, standing perfectly erect, the chest is thrown out, the hands are cjuickly br°UgJ,t together again, and the sheet is folded double. Incidentally the forearms get a little valuable exercise, as well as the shoulders and neck. BABIES* MOUTHS. The mouth of a. young baby should be very carefully washed after each meal. To do this properly, take a clean linen rag, wrap it round your finger, dip in warm water, and wipe round the inside of the mouth with it. Borax and honey is also excellent for cleansing the mouth. If tho mouth of a vourig infant kept perfectly clean, it will be unlikely to suffer from thrush and other troubles of that kiud. [ HOW TO REST PROP J: L V. Remember that the most c< a: a the most natural rest should com .¡!1t when the dav's bustle and worry ow 'he tirfed brain and body is given an opportunity to throw off the strain of the work. and for eight hours or so may be freed from nervous tension. Not one person in ten knows the bene fit to be derived from real rest, because she doe* not know what real rest is. Lying with stiffened spinal m1.t",d. con- strained chest and head bolstered up on large pillows, often the hands clinched and face drawn into grotesque shapes-that 13 not real rest. It is not easy to learn—Inxation—bat it can, and must be. mastered I. imo can in any wise get that full measure of lito and health which is his rightful inheritance. Relaxation cannot be taught,, it only comes with intuition, and becomes easy with practice, just as one forms the habit of waking at & certain hour in the morning. Learn to let the couch hold vou..Mo fc of as cling to it. unconsciously, of ourse. i" though at any moment it might go (iown beneath us. Leut the muscles, which have been ail day like rubber bands stretched to their fullest length, come to normal. Drop all your petty cares, shut out all plans and conjectur. and schemes, ect e "r breathe deeplv and regularly t.!(' froeh ',ir from your opened windows, and sleep. SALTS OF LEMON. Salts of lemon will take irooo-ould and other marks from linen or any white material. '1" mark should be damped with watt r, and a of the salts of lemon spread over it. This ? ot be left on till the mark has disappeared, the material should be thoroughly rinsed. < several lots of water. Care should be taken not to leave salts of lemon about; as i* ii, it;-ong poison. SWEETS. Many mothers think nature must JUt" erre4 in giving children a sweet tooth, but children, on the other hand, regard the jampot and the sugar- bowl as the deP°SItaries of all iat is rnost de- lectable. Neither fcide is quite riVht and neither quite wrong- Sugar is not fjle poison and the spoiler of digestion thf., the careful mother things it is; bott«r as a ^od thm roast beef and hi as the youngster thinks. There 7 k Panted many years ago, in which Iivart Was *0'c' 80111,3 shipwrecked sailors who J rili weeksi on some hogsheads of sugar and a little water, which was all they had saved iron* the wreck. T T did not have so good a time as we bovs thought they ought, to have had, but they lived, and were not so badJ" off at the end of the period as most persons would think they should have been. The truth is. that sur" is a food, and a necessary one; but it may ca.,iiz be taken in too great amount.

NICE DISHES. PIGEON Pir. Thoroughly cleanse and pre- pare three or r. young pigeons, cut each io two, cut some tender beefsteak into nice piedses, lil-litly fry them and the pigeons in butter; place the steak in a pie-dish, season with chopped shallot, TMiiehrooms, parsley, pepper and salt; place the pigeons on the beef, and season them in the same way; rinse out the fry- ing-pan with stock or hot water, strain it into the Pit,, add some hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters, cover with a light paste, and bake in a quick oven till the paste is well set; then bake slowly for an hour and a-half to two hoors. PLUM JELLY.—Stew 21b. of plums until tender in a little less than half a pint of water. When t?.™e'rub, them through a siev* and sweeten ^itn ilb. of ce.tor sut^ar. Stir a.<xai>; over tho are until the sugar has dissolve,, and then re- move. addi".Q 2oz. of gelatin^, ■icu^ly dis- solved in a hi fie -.vaier llir: a mould with cold water, till it with the mixtuie. and place in a cool larder or on ice till set. 1.\1:,m --quired turn out. decorate the top with chopped sweefc almonds, and surround with whipped ( re^m to whicii a iittl<? vanilla has been audeii.