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OPIUM-TAKING IN MANY LANDS. PERIL OF OLD COUGH-CURES." SCIENCE REVEALS A UNIQUE NOVELTY. The degenerate Chinese smoke their opium; tha Turks eat theirs but in England it has, in the past at any rate, been largely drunk in liquid mixtures, with the erroneous idea of curing coughs and colds, while all the time it is merely the nerves that are drugged to sleep." The introduction of those new breathe-able tablets, the silver-jacketed Peps, has not only meant a revolution in the treatment of lung, throat, and cheat ailments, but incidentally ha, rendered obsolete the many old-fashioned cough-mixtures containing opium in one form or another. Opium undermines the bodily health, whether taken in the old English form, or eaten as in Turkey, or smoked as in the Far East. Old-fasbioned cough-mixtures are not only dangerous, but useless in design, because it is a physiological impossibility for any liquid medicine to enter the lungs. At the bacK of the mouth are two tubes, one the guilet along which all food is convoyed to the stomach and the other, consisting of the throat and wind- pipe, organs used solely to take the breath of life to the lungs and send the bad "air" out. Between the stomach and the lungs no passage whatever exists. Hence to get at the roob of throat and lung troubles it becomes necessary to alter the form of the medicine itself. The accomplishment of this in Peps and the freedom of the Peps medicine from opium gives this remedy its unique character and its extraordinary tuccest. A Peps tablet, divested of its preserving silver wrapper, is placed on the tongue, and as it dissolves, certain rare medicinal fumes are given off which can then be breathed quite easily down the throat and windpipe into the lungs. These delicate air-passages which have been irritated by frequent coughing and got clogged with phlegm are soothed, cleared, and- strengthened the lungs are invigorated, and all gerrns likely to provoke inflammation and disease are destroyed or expelled. A few Peps tablets before going to sleep, and. occasionally during the day, will end tha most hacking cough, make one's breathing easy, and bring comfort to the chest. At the same time there is the happy consciousness that no dangerous and nerve-depiessing drugs like- opium, morphia, chloral, or menthol are being taken into the system, but, instead, only the purest and mo;t novel breathe-able essences that were ever concentrated and locked up in a handy compact tablet. Peps bring new hope to chest sufferers, for cases are on record showing that neither age nor the long-standing nature of the trouble is any barrier to relief and cure.

C AE R W Y SL TARIFF REFORM DEBATE.-On Monday evening at the Men's Guild, the usual debate was held a the schools. The subject was Tariff Reform (Mr W Mudd). versus Free Trade (Mr R Nichollt). Two- excellent papers were read and followed by a very good discussion. When put to the vote Tariff Reform won easy by a majortiy of nearly two to one. The Rector presided. MEN'S GUILD.—On New Year's Eve the above Society held a social evening at the Schools. The chair was taken by Mr Frazier Harrison, The Nook, and supported by the president, the Rector. A splendid programme was enjoyed by the friends and members who were present. The following ladies and gentlemen took part:—Piano solos, Miss Slater; songs, Mr M Parry; songs, Miss Godwin sailors' hornpipe, Miss Slater; recitation and song, Mrs Williams violin solos,'Miss Nicholls ancl Mr Andrews; comic songs, Mr W Mudd; accompanist, Miss Roberts. There werec also various items for prizes, impromptu speech, "The Moon," won by Mr W Parry; unpuLctaated reading, won by Mr Skinner. After a hearty vote or thanks to the Chair- man, proposed by the Rector, seconded by Mr Nicholls, to the artistes, and also to the ladies who had so very kindly under- taken the refreshments, a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close. The ladies who provided the refreshments v.ere, Mrs G Main, Mrs Clement Roberts, Mrs W Mudd, Miss Edwards, Miss Ferber, Miss Lloyd, Miss Nicholls, and Miss Roberts.

GYFFYLLIOG. ANNUAL SUPPEU.—On the last night of the old year the 8th annual supper given by the Rev Silas Evans and Miss Evans to the church- people of the parish, took place at the National Schools. About 70 persons of all ages were present. After the meal a very pleasant even- ing was spent, with songs, recitations, and catechisms for the children, and addresses by the Rev J Mprris. rectJr of Llanelidan Mr Howel Daniels, of Denbigh; Mr John Evans, churchwarden; and Mr Wilkinson, Caegwyn. The Rector gave a brief review of the work of the year, and observed that there was a steady increase, notably in the Sunday school. Some five years ago the number on the books was about 30, a year ago it was 48, this year it was. 67. A few book-prizos were then given, and afterwards the children's missionary boxes. were opened. At eleven o'clock the party moved to the Church, and the Welsh Sacredi Cantata, "The Good Shepherd," by the Rev Griffith Williams, was given by a choir of 30, tha Rev Silas Evans taking the solo, He shall feed his flock" (Handel's Messiahi. An ex- cellent address was then given from the pulpit) by the Rev J Morris, M A., Lianelidau and a few mfnutes before midnight, all engaged in silent prayer, and at 12 the bell was rung, and shortly after the blessing was pronounced.

__4-- PUBLICATIONS. Booic OF THE RALEIGH."—This book gives full particulars of the construction of the- Raleigh Cycle, and of the record ride by Harry Green, from Lands End to John O' Groat. A copy of the interesting book will be sent to any of our readers on application to the Raleigh Cycle Co., Nottingham. The January number of "The Lady's World" contains the continuation of a charm- ing serial story by Alice and blaude Askew, entitled 'The Raiiaw-Ays, with short com- plete stories by Mrs Neish, A Domain Grange* L and de Home Vaizey. The society and dramatic sections are beautifuly illustrated., Dame Fashion holds her own with the daint- iest models for day and evening dresses, blouses, &c. Home Beautiful and Table. Decoration, as well as other Household articles are worthy of appreciation. Dr Davidson, writes a very interesting article on "Diet and, Disease in Infancy." Work section is specially good, and there are many other interesting feature. A free pattern of a useful Morning; Blouse is given with this number.

EOT BIN. Oth, r Ruthin Wews will be found a nether page. RUTHSN TOWN COUNCIL. I Better Postal Facilities Wanted. The monthly iupetiug of the Ruthin I Council was he d on Monday, when there wre present, the Mayor (Dr T 0 J np-o T,ri,si,iinq, Akleiman T H Roberts, I Councillors T J Rouw, Robert Roberta, T 1) Rouei Charles Pryce, R J Jones, R H Willi ams, and Edward Fielding, with the town clerk (Mr Baldwin Griffith), the medical officer of health l Dr Byford), and the purveyor (Mr Rice Jones). REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS. At a meeting of the Highways and Estates Cuinmittee held on the 29th ult. t was resolved that the Borough Surveyor he instructed to prepare and submit to the next meeting of this committee an estimate of the cost of steam rolling the road "bofwe^n Ghqfryn aud Trwyn Swcb, Wernfechan Road, as far as I), dwyddfa auu owtion r-oad.-It was further recom- mended that a communication be sent to the owner of Gwyddelwern Quarry asking whether the stone supplied from the quarry to this Council is of the same quality as that supplied to the Denbigh- shire County Council, us the result of steam rolling the ncrough roads did not appear to be so satisfactory as the county roads. The committee's report further recom- mended that Mr Thomas Hugh Roberts, 24, Borthyn, be appointed roadman in place of Meredith AVtUiams, and that the surveyor be instructed to repair the road leading past the recreation ground. ThA Mavor moved, and Councillor Rouw seconded, trie adoption of the report, I which was carried nem con. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The .^Medical Officer's report was sub- mitted as Joilows :—" During the present month I beg to report that four deaths and one birth have been registered. The ages of death were EO. CO, 31, and 8 years. One death was due to phthisis in a non- resident within the borough. A case of diphtheria has been notified on the out- skirts cf the borough. I have visited the house, together with the Inspector, and lrom inquiries find the case to have been cleaily an imported one, the patient having been taken ill soon after arrival. I am pleased to report that it has ended satisfactorily, and there has been no spread or the disease. The property reported at your last meeting is, I understand, to be put into a thorough state of repair. I have nothing further of importance to bring before your notice at this meeting. The report was adopted. DISINFECTION OF PREMISES. REGULATIONS OF TUBER- CULOSIS. COMMON LODGING HOUSES INSPECTED. The F: nance, Sanitary, and General Purposes Committee met on the 29th ult., and recommended that, whenever disin- fection of premises is required after a case of infections disease, it should be done at the expense of the Council; and that each member of the Council should he supplied with a copy of the Local Government Board regulations as to tuber- culosis, and that consideration of same should be deferred till next meeting of the committee. The Inspector of Common Lodging Hou-es (Mr E Jones) report was read as follows :—I respectfully beg to report that I have visited and inspected the registered lodgiug houses in the borough frequently during the year. I find that both the houses are kept in a clean condition, and are fairly- well conducted. One or two disturbances have taken place at Lilly's house, but on the whole the place is very well conducted. Mrs Lilly does not reside ac this house, but she has now a very respectable couple in tcharg3 of the place. The bedding at each place is kept in a clean condition. It was resolved that the inspector be asked to mike a special report on the lodging-bouses within the borough, dealing particularly with their structural arrange- ments and method of conducting the houses. Tne Mayor moved, and Councillor Rouw seconded, the adoption of the report, which was carried. RUTHIN POSTAL FACILITIES. SUGGESTED RAILWAY MOTOR VAN. The following letter, dated 31st of December, was read from Colonel Saxon Gregion Ellis I venture to suggest for vcur consideration, and if you think fit to br ng my letter before them for the consideration of the members of the Town Council whether an effort should not be mad:- to obtain better postal facilities than thoro DuW granted to this town. It seems to me that in these days it is absurd that tiii whole correspondence of a town like I this should be liable to disorganization on I I -i- ri the occasion of a very severe snowstorm, í ord I wald suggest if it commends liself to 5 our Council, that a joint move- ment of the Councils of Denbigh and Ruthin be put on foot to approach the Postmaster General urging the desir- ability ot' the mails being carried by ritil motor van from Rhyl, Rhuddlan, 8t Asaph, Trefnant, Denbigh, and. Ruthin. If this could be arranged a far earlier delivery and later dispatch ought to be obiaineJ. I feel sure that such a move- ment wlluld meet with the general support ti,, whole neighbourhood." The Mayor said he thought it was a very important matter, a! d something should be done. Councillor Rouw said that he must coufess that it was most important to the town generally that they should have better postal facilities. The deliveries bad been very seriously disorganised lately, and it was time something should be done. The great difficulty in the way was the question of cash, and as long as contractors ran the mails so cheaply on the road it was not likely the postal authorities would sub- fcjc.ise the railway company. However, he thought they should move in the natter, and bring pressure to bear on the Postmaster General to do something for Denbigh, St At-aph, and Trefnant, as well as Ruthin. He must say that the postal arrangements were better now than in the past, still they were not what they should be, and they could not post any later than quarter to eight in the evening. It was a well-known fact that people in Llanfair had their letters delivered before those who lived almost mxt dour to the post office, because the town postmen were not allowed to go out before seven o'clock under any circumstances, whilst the country postmen could get out as soon as they were ready. He sincerely trusted that the Council would do something to get this remedied, and he would propose that the attention of the Postmaster General be called to these disadvantages, and that a copy of this communication should be sent to the Denbigh Town Conncil, St Asaph, Trefnant and Rhuddlan Councils. The motion was carried unanimously. ORDERS FOR GOODS AND WORK- It was decided that in future all orders for goods and for work required to be done for the Corporation be divided amongst the different tradesmen in the borough upon the same principle as the printing and stationery is supplied.

HELPFUL TO DENBIGH. When we are in trouble how helpful it is to hear of a means of relief from our neighbours, who have suffered in the same way a we are doing. Many here in Denbigh must be going through the sltme trial as is described for us by a Denbigh woman, and many will be grateful to her for telling us how she was able to set herself right. Mrs. L. Williams, 8, A-,ed-terrace, Love-lane, I Denbigh, says :—" I have suffered from kidney disease, on and off, ever since I was quite young, but after the birth of my last child I was much worse; my back was full of pain, and I was so weak that it was just as much as I could do to rise from a sitting position. 441 was almost afraid to stoop, for my back seemed as if it were breaking. My head used to ache so much that it felt as though it would split. I took several kinds of medicine, but met with no success from them, and then I heard of the good that Doan's backache kidney pills were doing in cases like mine. I got some of the pills, and even from the first they did me an immense amount of good. I should like my experience with Doan's pills to be published, for the benefit of other people who suffer with kidney troubles, (Signed), LIZZIE WILLIAMS." Backache is a sign of kidney complaint, for the ache comes not from the back, but from the kidneys, which lie just beneath the small of the back. The pain is caused by uric acid and other poisons oppressing and hindering .the kidneys, and until these poisons are removed you can never be well. Doan's back- ache kidney pills are a special medicine for the kidney and bladder, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford- street, London, W. Be sure you get exactly the same kind of pills that Mrs. Williams had.

Llanychan Church School To Be Closed. EDUCATION COMMITTEE'S ACTION. A special meeting of the above committee was held at Chester, on Monday, Mr W G Dodd presiding. Mr W Edwin Davies (Pontricket Council School) was appointed headmaster of the Minera Council School i Mr J E J^dwards (Ruthin Council School), headmaster of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr Council School and Mr Jerman (Pontfadog Non-Provided School), headmaster of the Pontfadog Council School. Mr D S Davies (Chairman of the Staff and Supply Committee1) said they bad received an important letter from the Board of Education .with reference to Llanychan Church of England Schools in which it was stated I am directed to state that the Board have given very care- ful consideration to the application of your authority that the above named school should be declared unnecessary. They have had the benefit of the advice of two of H.M. Inspectors (Mr L J Roberts and Mr WWilliams), who have made an exhaustive examination of all the facts of the case, and of the special local circumstances which need to b? taken into account. The prolonged investigation leaves no room for doubt that the schuol is unnecessary, and the Board hereby decide accordingly. I am to request that you will inform the Board of the exact date on which your authority desire that the recognition of the school as a public elementary school shall cease." Proceeding, Mr Davies said he was glad the action of the committee had been justified. The matter had been before them for over two years. He moved that the managers of the school be informed I that the local education authority have decided to cease maintaining the above school after the 30th April next, and that the Director be authorised to inform the teachers engaged in the school that their services will not be required after that date. Mr Harrison Jones seconded, and the I resolution was carried, urSUM lUIIHMBUlJl««ni

THE RHYDGARON HOAX. A Story of Christmastide* I BY EDWARD JOHNS. 1\ CHAPTER I. Rhydgaron was one of those somnolent little Welsh towns, which the earliest traditions, the remotest records, and that unimpeachable authority the oldest in- habitant all agreed in proving had never I changed in size, appearance, population or mode of life from time immemorial, it seemed as if some day it had dropped from the clouds, with its inhabitants and other appendages all complete and that being incapable of enlarging or improviog or otherwise altering itself it went on existing in the same condition year after year, the good folk and the otherwise (for there were some of both sorts) repeating to-day whot they had done yesterday, and what they would perform again to-morrow, just as tht<ir ancestors had acted in the past, and as their children would act in the future. For instance, the landlord of the Blue Bear Tavern, who was one of the first denizens of the place to bestir himself of a morning, opened house precisely at seven o'clock, and if within five minutes after- wards his usually earliest customer, the shoemaker, who lived a few doors off, did not appear and call for a nip of rum and milk, he would walk to the door of his hostelry and gaze anxiously in the direction of Crispin's abode. If the latter did not soon afterwards exhibit himself, the worthy purveyor of nerve-settlers, eye-openers, &c. would actually go and hammer at his door until he shewed up. Having secured his co-adjutor, Mr Boniface would lead him to his house, where they would soon be joined by the regular squad whose I habitual custom it was early of a morning tn '< clear the cobwebs." About eight o'clock there would be a general taking down of shutters, and wash- ing of doorsteps, accompanied by inter- changes of compliments between the males who performed the former office and the females who did the latter. Then, too, might the postman be observed making his circuit. Along a favourite highway might be seen the half-dozen gentlemen who went their constitutional as far as the first milestone and back who wished each other good morning, and made sagacious remarks about the weather and the latest local event-scandal, if possible. By about nine o'clock most people had discussed breakfast; and then all betock themselves to their various occupitions. Then, too, wpre the two tonsorial artists of the town busy shaving those too idle or well remembered by the previous eveniug's potations to perform the feat themselves while during the operation all the newest incidents (something exceedingly scandal- ous if possible) tint had happened in the great world of Rhydgaron were eagerly discussed and commented up-n. After that until diuner time (one o'clock) business was more or less atteu-led to being again resumed until tea time, after which it was reverted to until finally suspended for the day at uncertain hours, ranging from six to eight o'clock, or till much later on market or fair dayg Most of the male Rhydgaronites finished up the evening over a glass at the tavern, then went to bed, and next morning rose to repeat the events of the previous day. Some folk might be disposed to vote life at Rbydgaron awfully dull, and not worth living for, but most of the inhabitants seemed to jog along happily and con- tentedly enough. They noticed that the sun and a few other important parts of the nniverse were very regular in their habits, so thought it was best for poor mortals like themselves to be in the same line of business. Having now given the reader a brief glimpse of the celebrated town of Rhyd- garon, I will proceed to relate some remarkable events that once upon a time happened there. Above all the good and bad things for which it was famous, the ancient borough had ever been known far and wide as the home of Practical Hoaxing, which was perpetrated as a fine art by a select coterie, which was composed of the choicest and most advanced spirits of the town—young Bloods, who were far from happy while pursuing the dull routine of life with which the generality of the folk were satisfied. And thus it came about that in course of time the celebrated Hoax which I am about to chronicle was enacted. One evening, towards the approach of Christmas, some half dozen of the Bloods were sitting in the private snug of the Manor Arms Hotel, so called after the Lord of the Manor, who owned the house and a good many other houses in the town, and who lived at the Manor House. These choice spirits had as usual met to drink and smoke and talk things over, and con- sider whether they could not be up to any mischief. It was a cold, dark night the shops were shut the muddy streets were lighted only by the unambitious glimmering of the street lamps there was nothing stirring in the place there was nothing likely to be I --1I4r,"t.tJRIv.PIt' stirring until Christmas bad renlly and in fact arrived. So the company were be- moaning the unhappy state of affairs, and it bad positively been determined that something must be done—to which end a good many suggestions bad been made by one and another for producing a lark," none of which, however, met with general approbation, being voted too tame or too stale, the company consequently betwixt their desire for excitement and their inability to hit upon a scheme for gratifying it being in a most provoking dilemma--wben suddenly tha door of the snug was thrown open, and rhere rushed in a young fellow who was evidently in a very merry state of mind, and who, after assuring himself by a rapid glance around the room that all present. were chums, broke out with, Oh I say, so glad to meet you fellows-just the lot I want. I've a capital thing on. But, anyhow, let's have a drink and the speaker rang a bell. u Bravo b.avo!" was shouted by the company. The new comer was Will Williams, who had recently qualified an a doctor of medicine, and joined his father, a practi- tioner of some standing in the town A waiter entered the room. Here," cried Will, "bring a glass of whiskey for me, and something various for the other gentlemen. Come, look lively, and give it a name, you fellows." The request was soon complied with, and the order was speedily eXI cuted. 1, Now, Will, out with it, and here's luck, old man," snid Tom Rogers, who was articled to a solicitor. Well, gentlemen," proceeded Will, You remember how we have been cursing our unlucky stars lately because we have had nothing to do." A mournful murmur of We have floated round the room. "Gentlemen," proceeded Will, 1 am happy to tell you that I am in a position to break the monotony of our existence in short, I have a magnificent thing on." Bravo bravo shouted Tom Rogers and so shouted also Frank Rawlins, cashier at the Bank, John James, son of the great corn merchant, and the rest of the assembly. "Genrlemen," continued Will, "you are fully aware that amongst the duties which it is the prerogative and the business of the chosen band who are permitted to bold their select meetings in this sanctum ¡ smctorum to perform, it is our especial duty to keep an ever open eye upon all straogprs and innovators who invade the precincts of this ancient borough, and to educate them up to the proper standard in such matters as they may be deficient." Trus, oh king," exclaimed Tom. The oracle speaks," cried another. Now," proceeded Williams, a gentle- man has recently come to reside in our midst, who I am sure you will all agree with me requires 'educating' before he can be tolerated as our townsman." Hear I hear!"—"Quite right!"— Nime Such were the shouts that interrupted the speaker. His name," said Will, is Mr Walter Parkinson, a gentlemau in the same pro- fession as myself, who you are aware has come into this ancient town as a Frte Lance to snap up what patients he can get hold of, irrespective of who they may be, and whom he snatches them from." Shame shame was the cry that pervaded the room. I feel sure," continued Williams, that you will exculpate me from any jealous feelings or designs in the matter, as the position of my governor and myself is too well known and too stable for us to fear that any attacks of this stripling ad- venturer can be of any avail to him, or have any other eftect than to prove what a hold we have on the affections, and, I may incidentally add, on the pockets of our townspeople." The auditors here indulged in laughter and cheers, given in forte, which were repeated fortissimo when John Rogers quietly remarked, Quite right, old man the tombstones in the churchyard speak eloquently in your behalf." Now, Tom," replied Will, shut up that villainous mouth you have the mis- fortune to own. To come to business. We all seem agreed that Mr Parkinson is in sore need of our kindly attentions. Well, here I have a bit of pasteboard, which, insignificant though it may appear, is yet potent enough to help us to gain our end" and the speaker drew out of his pocket a small, gilc-eiged card, which he threw on the table. It was snatched up by Rogers, who held it to the light, while the others quickly crowded round him and eagerly scanned it. C, (To be continued next week.)

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Ruthin Board of Guardians, THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The fortnightly meeting of the Ruth in Board of Guardians was held on Monday when there were present, in addition to the District Councillors, Mr J H Simon (chairman), Rev E Stephens, Messrs W Jones, Glasfryn Price Morris, William Ellis, John Evans, Llanbedr and Joseph Jenkins, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), the union master (Mr J E Roberts), and tliia relieving officers (Messrs R A Jonas and G 0 Morris). GIFTS. Bundles of illustrated papers had been received for the use of the inmates from Dr Culvert and Mrs Jones (Glasfryn). Mr T J Rouw continued to send two weekly papers every week. Ir was further reported that the clergy and ministers of the town had conducted religions services I in the House and visited the sick and infirm during the past year. a On the motion of Mr J 0 Jones, seconded by Mr G R Edwards, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the above donors. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The Master reported that the annual Christmas treat had passed off most successfully, and during the festive season gifts and entertainments were given the inmates by the following ladies and gentlemen :—Mrs Haslam, Miss Roberts (confectioner), Mrs Roberts (draper), Mr Rouw, Mr Williams (Leamington House), Mr Ellershaw (Gas Works), Mrs Edwards (Ardwyn), and Messrs Ellis and Son. On the 31st ult an enjojable tea was provided the inmates by means of subscriptions from the following ladies and gentlemen -Ur Thomas Williams, Llewesog Lady Neylor Leyland, Mrs Ooltart, Mr Stanley Weyman, Mr George Blozird, Mr L R Davies, LLmfair; and the members of the Ruthin Board of Guardians. A ham, cake, and mincepies were given by Mrs Currey and Mrs Swetenham for the tea. Valuable assistance was given at the tea by Mrs Currey, Mrs Swetenham, and Mrs J H Simon, and, tea being over, two huge bran pies were provided for the boys and girls who received presents from the same, whilst tobacco was given the men, and tea, sugar, and oranges, were given the women. Afterwards a concert was given, which had been arranged by Mrs Swetenham, and presided over by Mr J H Simon, and the inmates wished to thank all for their kindness. On Friday, the 1st inst., Mrs Stanley Weyman gave a tea party to the children, who were greatly delighted with the cakes, sweets, buns, and crackers. Games were provided af;erwards, and a most enjoyable evening closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Weymaa for her kindness. The Master further reported that Mr W B. Evans, Heulfre, presented each child with a Christmas box, and the Hon Mrs Hewitt sent tobacco for the men. The Chairman 'remarked that the in- mates seemed to have bad a very good time this Christmas. Mr William Ellis Better than many outside the workhouse, I believe. Mr Owen Williams proposed, and Mr William Ellis seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the above-named ladies and gentlemen for their kindness. The Chairman said it did one's heart good to see how the inmates enjoyed the Christmas feast. mw.-t.);

Ruthin Rural District Council. MONDAY. Present, Messrs Owen Williams (chairman), Robert Jones (Llan- armon), G R Edwards, John Willliams, Henry Hughes, Joseph Davies, R Lloyd Williams, Meredith Jones, T 0 Jones, and David Owen, with the clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), and the surveyors (Messrs Ebenezer Evans and W Jones). THE HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT. The Medical Officer reported during the pasi month 12 deaths-six males and six females—which was equivalent to an ¡ annual death-rate per thousand of 17-.6. Four of the deaths were in persons over G5 years of age and three in infants under one year. During the same period eight births —three males and five females-were registered, making an annual birth-rate of 11-3. With the exception of one case of erysipelas at Llanfair the district had been free from any infectious disease. GYFFYLLIOG WATER SUPPLY. The question of the supply of water to the village of Gyffylliog arose on tne report of the Llanrhaiadr surveyor. The Chairman pointed cut that at a previous meeting of the Council he bad been asked to advise the Parish Council iu regard to the matter and ask them to express an opinion on the matter, and in reply to a post card sent to the members of the Parish Council they replied that they had no comments to make on the scheme. They were, however, strongly of opinion that the Education Committee should be required to contribute towards the scheme, because if this committee undertook to supply the school and school-house with the water they would not be able to do so for a less sum than the X120 mentioned. The estimated cost for supplying the whole village was £350, including the purchase of the land and water rights, and assuming that a civil engineer was engaged to make the plans, &c. The carrying out of this scheme would relieve the education committee of the obligation of paying an annual proportion of the cost; assuming of course that the school and master's house were supplied with water. Mr John Williams (Llanrhaiadr), 1 questioned whether the people of Gyffylliog wanted a water supply, or was this question raised in the interests of the I school and school-house ? The Surveyor Yes; it was asked for, amongst others, by the Rector and the Rev Mr Richards, C.M. minister. Mr John Williams wanted to know whother they were bound to supply the school with water. The Surveyor replied in the affirmative. Mr T 0 Jones Do the inhabitants of the village want water ? The Surveyor Yes, and call for it, too. Mr John Williams considered that X350 was a large amount to spend on the scheme, especially when it was borne in mind that it was principally for the benefit of the school. Mr Robert Jones (Gyffylliog) The question is, what is best for the school. Water must be supplied to the school. The Clerk suggested that a competent engineer be engaged to prepare plans and specification, together with an estimate of the cost. That having been done they would be in a position to 'approach the County Council with a view to their con- tributing to the cost, and the sanction of the Local Government Board be asked for to borrow the money. At present Mr Farnngton, the civil engineer, was acting in regard to the Llandyrnog and Llangan- hafal water supply, and would be a suit- able person to consult in the matter. In answer to a question, the Clerk said that Mr Farrington's charges would be five per cent on the expenditure, or a total of about £ 30. The Local Government Board would not sanction plans unless they were prepared in this way. Eventually it was decided, on the motion of Mr Robert Jones, and seconded by Mr T 0 Jones, that Mr Farrington should be engaged. PL4NS. The plan3 of a new cottage proposed to be erected by the trustees of the Llan- rhaiadr Hall estate in Llanrhaiadr were approved of subject to their baing in con- formity with the byelaws. CULVERTS AND PIPES. The Llanrhaiadr Surveyor, according to e' a resolution of the Council, reported that there were in his district 215 culverts and pipes which required strengthening to bear traction engine traffic. At an average of X2 5s the total cost would be £183. The Chairman said that the question was whether they should strengthen before or after breaking ? Mr John Williams After breaking by all means (hear, hear, and laughter). No action was taken in regard to the matter. BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER ALYN. The Surveyor for the Rutnin district submitted an estimate of X30 for widening and strengthening the bridge over the (:Th'0i6.:I'llD.1::JW.

river Alyn at Maeshafn, providing, of course, that the cartage was done frea of charge. He explained that it was not his intention of closing the ford through which traction engines and very heavy traffic passed, and a bridge strong enough for this traffic would cost XIOU at least. Mr R Lloyd Williams considered that Mr Potts, Glanrafon, and Mr Cooke, Coloinendy, ought to contiibute towards this cost. The Surveyor said they would "not get nothing from Mr Cooke, as he had told him he wauld all he could against it. It was decided to erect a bridge at a cost of £30, providing the inhabitants of the district did the cartage free of charge and subscribed £5 towards the ex- penditure. The Chairman was appointed to repre- sent the Council on the Governing Body of the College at Bangor.