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Annual Forester's Fete. The annual fete held yesterday was marred by heavy showers which fell more or leas continuously during the day. The bopes of the Committee were like the weather-glass decidedly rising, but the rain came notwithstanding. The fate for many years past has been favoured with brilliant atmospheric conditions, but, on this occasion, it was rain! rain rain! However, welcome in other respects, it tell at most inopportune monments, just when the procession was on the point ot starting—when dancing was in full swing And so forth. But it did not damp the ardour of tne sightseers and the very many numerous visitors from neighbouring towns and villages. THE FORESTER'S DINNER. The proceedings opened with the annual dinner of the members at the Piougn Hotel, capitally laid out and splendidly served under the management of the genial hostess (Mrs Rooerts) and her stall assistants. Tbe chair was occupied by Mr A H well Jones (chief ran, ir), and auiong those present were the following members of the order :-ledsr8 W Grvy Kelly, F W Grimsby, T J Williams, John Clerke, John Thomas, D Wiuiaais, (Claren- don House), John Story, Jonn Lloyd, Edward Hill, George Hill, C Durkin, J Parry Jones, W Foster, William Jones, Hid ward Parry, Edwara J Parry, Joseph Williams (Abergele), Robert Jones (Abdr- gele), James Harris (Denbigh), R Sall- wood, W Smallwood, Edward O.veus, M Parry, and J Wynne Davies (bon auditor) W Kjffiu Hughes (h; n secretary Fete Committe. ), Mr J Pagh Roberts (secretary to the order), and others. There wore no p,.).t prandial speeches, but the chief ranger, in proposing the LJjal Toa»t of the King and the re3t of itoyal Family, took occasion to refer to His M ijesty as the finest gentleman in England and the finest diplomat in Europe. The toaot^was dralk with Musioa. honours. The programme had to a certain exte. t been over-loaded with events, but they were regulated with mathematical pre- cidion, and strict attention was paid to the time fixed. Dinner was no sooner over than the whole company separated to the diiierent duties allocated to them. THE PROCESSION. At 1.30 the turnouts and cjolists as- sembled in tLe Railway Station yard and were there regulatei by the committee. Tue procession of turnouts, headed by the Llanddulas Silver Band, paraded the prin- cipal thoroughfares and formed in Elwy Grove Park, where the judging took place. Tne following gentlemen acted as judges, and gave complete satisfaction by their im- partial decisions, viz Messrs W C,)n A y Bell, Frank Bibbj, Gjorge Wright, T^'n Celyn, Bodtari, and J F Hopkins, A o r- gele; and for tile shoeing competition, Mr Robert Jones, R S.S., Abergis. Notwithstanding adverse circumstances, the turnouts were quite up to those of last year. Among the items which came for a great deal of attention by the spectators were the comically dressed cyclists, with antideluvian bone-shakers representing the perennial 'Suffragette' and 4 Votes for Women.' The prizd for the most artistically dressed cyclist was easily secured by Miss Lilley, ot Ruthin. The unique display of the virtues of their famous tea by Messrs E B Junes & Co., who bad a tableau of two Weish women (Mioses Fiorrie Kelly and Jennie Gallagher) and two Japs (Misses Dolly Roberts and Cissie Edwards) partak- taking of the cup that cheers but does not inebriate, proved at attractive advtrtis"- ment. We enquired from the partakers as to whether tue tea was worth the price, and a ohorus of praise was given as to the virtues of the tea. The display by Mes r. Price & Co. was a miscellaneous oolleotiou of provisions and groceries, and was finely set oat ao4 scoured the flrst przj. Tlh r butchers' turnouts were up to date, 3nrl th milk dealers exceptionally clean and at- tractive. The awards were as follows :— Grocers' turnout, for the bestand neatest, class 1: 1 J E Price & Co., 2 and 3 E B Jones. Butchers' turnout, class 2: 1 Henry Jones, 2 W Hughes, 3 W M Williams. Milk floats, class 3: 1 D 0 Jones, 2 J Morris Jones. Children's turnout, ponies undjr 13 hands, class 4: 1 T Gough Roberts. Railway Hot. 1. Denbigh 2 O lites, Cefn, St A ••apt.. Coal merchants and Farmers' turnout, class 5: 1 C Jones, St Asaph; 2 W C Riberts, 3 Ellii & Co. Any other tra le not before mentioned, class 6: 1 Anglo-American 0 Company, 2 P H Owen, grocer, Denbigh 3 S D TLoaas, St Asaph. Horses in hand, 7: 1 C uries Joaes, Faenol 2 J Joues, G. Single horse turnout, with four-wheeled vehicle, and used tor hiring purposes, class 8 1 E Greenhouse* 2 Oliver Joues- Best shod heavy nurse, used for road purposes, class 9: 1 Viio,n%i J,)Lies, black- smith, Tremeirchion; 2 ilili Bros., S Asaph. B»st decorated la<)y's or gentleman'^ bicycle, class 10: 1 Nlis Lilley, Ruthiu. Best comically dresse i la iy or gentleman cyclist, ol^ssli: 1 Tnomas Parry, P.n rhewl; 2 Jonah Thonas. Best artistically kirissed lady or gentle- man cyclist, class 12; 1 Mias Lilley, Ruthin. The smartest errand boy, c'ass 13 1 Milk boy, Evan Williams; 2 B^tcUer's boy, Ernest Willians; 3 Grocer's boj, William Jones. The neatest anl cleanest daughter of a labourer, under liyeara of ao, class 14; 1 Cissie Williams The cleanest turnout, in classes 1 to 6, class 15: 1 Angel, butchtr, RtJyl, 2 H Jones, butcher, Sr, Asaph. THE SPORTS. The sports were contested with keen enthusiasm. Toe uie.nbersoi the committee and judges performed tildr duties exceed- ingly well, the arrangements being splendidly carried out The walking match was from the Doanery gate, along Pcurhewl, up Rose-hill, past the Cottage, along Pontir)u roai, do.\u Bodelwyddan hill, entering Elwy Grove Park by the Smkhflold gate, an-i four times round the enclosure in fl-ld. The wiuuci was Price Willia-us, Caerwys; 2 Ll Jones, Abergele. 100 yards' flat race ror boys under 15 1 Robert Jones; 2 Parry Roberts; 3 J Tomkinson. One mile bicycle race: 1 E Williams, Holywell; 2 REI wards. Doubigh. 100 yards' girls' skipping race 1 Aanie Ashton 2 May Deed High jump: 1 Sam Roberts, Ruthin; 2 C Bjhannan. Hoop race for girls: 1 May Deed 2 Annie Ashton. Rack race: 1 R E Joues, Denbigh 2 L Williams, St Aiaph. Girls' egg and spoon race 1 May Deed 2 Maud Bather. Three-legged race: 1 D 0 Jones and David Jones 2 D Davies and L William. Slow bicycle race: 1 R E Jones, Denbigh 2 E Williams, FfynLonnroew. Mile flat race 1 W Davies, Abergele 2 W Wiiliams. Treacle ban race: 1 Arthur Thomas; 2 Charles Kelly 3 J H VaU^ban. Re-lay race (three in teaw): 1 R Mords Evans' team; 2 L Williams' team. Pole leaping: 1 Pi Ice Jones, 2 James Jones. Height 8-ft 2 in. Dog race: 1 Len Williams, St Asaph 2 W Hugher, butcher. 100 yards obstacle race: 1 T Williams, Gwespyr; 2 R E Jonts, Denbigh. Obstacle race for ponies: 1 0 Reee, C fu 2 W Williams, Tzsuygraiz. Oostacle race for cobs: 1 W Wi! iams, Tanygraig; 2 Thomas Joues, Gianrafon. Flat race for horses 1 Abel Hughes, Waen; 2 R Roberts, Plough hotel, St Asaph. The Llanddulas Silver Prize Band ren- dered extremely fine music and for c anoing, and many notwithstanding the inclement weather greatly enjoyed themselves. The Committee, who did such excallent work, were:—Messrs A Huwell Jones, Thomas Williams, Jno Thomai, John Story, E and George Hill, Moses Parry, William Jones, J Clark, R Roberts, and F W Grimsley. The duties of hon sec. were carried out by Mr W Hughts, who spared neither liaie nor t.oablo ia endeavouring to make event a sujeess, wnich he thoroughly accomplished. Enquiring from the cashier at tLe gatf, we were informed that about Zil was taken up to 6 p m., and the opinion was expressed by those "in the kuo^ that the Committee, notwithstanding the weather drawback, would be able to met expenses. The Committee are to b3 coa- gratulated on the success of their enter- prise. Praise is also due to the traesurer, Mr S D Thomas, who carried out his duties very satisfactorily. The sports judges were Messrs W G ) Kjlly, C E Batcock and A H Griffiths. I

BOTHIN. BARDIC CHAIR. There is on view in Mi R Harris Jones' shop window the handsome carved solid oak chair which is offered for competition fur an ode at the forthcoming Eisteddfod 11. G., ffylliog. DEATH. Tha death occurred on Saturday, at Ruthin, of Mr Sydney Clement Greatorex, of Dun more, West Kirby, only son of the late Frederick G.eatorex, of Whailey Range, Manchester, aized 49 years. The interment took plaoa on Wednesday at Manchester Southern Cemetery. CUSTOMERS' DINNER Messrs Lloyo & Davies entertained their thrashing machine customers to dianer at the Castle Hotel on Monday, Jane 14oh. and Mon- day, June 21.,t. The company numbered nearly 100. Speeches were delivered by Mr J T Lloyd, Mr Davies, and others, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs E Togid Owen for the preparation of two excellent meals. WEDDING. A wedding was solemnized at the Bethel Chapel, Llanarmon, on Tuesday last by the Rev J Garmon Owen (pastor), before the registrar (Mr Robert Gee). The contracting parties were Mr Samuel Wright Davies, 7, Charlotte-street, Chester, and Miss Mary Jones Roberts, Cefn-y-ooed, Llanarmon. The bride- groom was attended by his brother, Mr Albert Ul Davies, the bridesmaid being Miss Annie Roberts (sister of the bride). CLASSICAL EXHIBITION WON. Mr Bertram Reece, the second son of the Rev J F Reece, vicar of Llanrhos (late rector of Llanfwrog) has won an open classical exhibi- tion at St John's College, Cambridge. He has tion at St John's College, Cambridge. He has .¡,bo won the Cambridge University Squire Law Scholarship, value of P,50 a year, wnich, together with the exhibition wh.ch he has already won, makes t80 a year, as the exhibi- tion is worth JE30. We heartily congratulate him upon this notable suece is. TREAT TO UNION WORKING CLASS. Through the kindness of Mrs Cuney, Fach- lwyd HaU, the members of her working class at t.be Union were taken for an outing" on Tuesday. The party were conveyed in a large brake (supplied by Mr E Teg.d Owen), a number also motoring with Mra Currey, who accomian ed t lem. The route t*ken was the Corwen road, through Llanfair, up the pass of Nantygarth, and then to Llanrhydd Hall, v he e biey were kindly en e. alaed to tea by H. Stanley Way man. I THE Ar.^Y SSIiVICE com.. Tii,i A: ijiy Service Corps have å3tcy re- ceived two waggons from Woolvwfe oxad one new puteru w;ggOt1 from the Bri-Gt..i Waggon Compan). the men are h ,.r¿ a* iS-dt "ty preparing for cimp, which Cake* fiØH at Abergav noy f 1 14 dtys, commecKif^j July 24 h. and we understand that tfaay acss vow fully equipped, and tm-t of the am. fcua com pie ed their drills. No more camsSfc, wiU he accepted before camp. The Loktami of the Ct«i ri.:vdruidiou section have Jsega carved our, e.oh --f-civiiig two suit-s tttH., wo pairs of boors and twc cap,

"1-. 1 Densons, Annual Plants. T e above interesting eveei. t;j OT very successfully yesterday, wb:.M: com- pany of about. (O weut in brafcae ta- the picture que ncig^boarkood a X eat^p- Gartn, wocre it had b,ti their tosmtiaa to pi-"ni", but owing to the weatia&.» it Wgg oedde-i to btoi) at Llanfair, &ud t.6 asaka the well-known hotel ti eir beadfcoct&eg, .or tea ane supper. Luckily fie "l" favoured on their drive to LlaotaEr; ami rdter tea they er joyed another lowpir whilst j urneyiug to the beautitui Jf*a- £ >y- G j Ln, and the aspect of their notarf a ter a heavy shower, was a stg&l to be* nol 1. Wni 1st waitiag for tea-an musical programme wis gone t."Htt. by the weii kuvwn artistes, in coraeetua».«ith the fir n, arranged by Mr T jl iasm Mr Ja.nes O.vco, their :-enial host, in cleat for ii and kept tile party ia DIMs ot laughter. At er tea Miss Ilolshy teo& several p'iocos ot the party. 0<1 their return from Nanfc-y-G-jartSa to LI-A, tair they partouk of further iy&eask* men a, and several to tsts were ho^asespdL Mr Daniel proposed the IOJIIÚ 6 vvtiich was riht loyally houourel, Mr J^hn Williams propused 4 Tk<? Fhm," 1nu said he wished, on betialf of aitjpsreweat, to t xpress their denp sense of grasjgto t'ie firm for their hospitality ts.i kind consideration, as most of tbeLH hd etf-jyad many an outing at the firm's w«c&&iottc In f be had great pleasure in tuMisyj the c mp ny to drink to the health aN A tue ti m; and in connection sr&i c&ec he wished to associate the najaodf Me Ll >yd Joaeu (much applau.-iq. Mr T R Jones, in approprlils tarns* seconded, and said they wi:re fi Lima ever in thanking the firm for tieas very pieasan: outing. Mr R Lloyd Jones, on rising 1» eeply, was enthusiastically cheered. He asia it gave him great pleatiure to r6 Mat" aa- roebali of the firm, and more e-pecialff, Chia yt ar, as Messrs Densons were tbeii juoilee of 5J years successful tending at Cbe»i.er (applautt ). Ttie arrae^-ftaeot# for that celebration prevented Mr /.teasoa oeing present that day. Alth<$g £ & ekjar weather wióhr. have been moie Ca.IU';I.. tiiey had a very good time, and chicaacing Nould tend further to cement tlss good letliug existing. There had feaas affany adverse buianoe sheets resulting tm. Ssutt year's trading, but he was glad te amto that their trade wAs still well cssixteBimMt aud showed progress. No doatt & good s'ock well advertised was a gretvttzcemtlve to business success, but in his opeaise tAlø strongest point of their success a-aw, ia addition to this, having an tffi jiect scientious staff, who study the ia £ [«f:< £ asl taste of every customer,and with tkeieas3 set* and a resh and up-to-date stock, aM oarbed in plain figures, commanded the awafsuce of the general public. He th&nk&4 daetII all for the keen interest they had tikees. lit the firm's welfare, and also for tfeetr Attitude when the extra work of the jsmoA "a s pressing (cheers). Mr T R Williams, in felieitoestaKcnff, proposed a vote of thanks to their Iwwts (Mi and Misses ONea) for the kind they had received them, and esjwaaaifjrat -uch notice. Mr Huourt Williams, in secandla&, a" the. had read of gooJ Samasltsas ai old, and he was glad to find they musen still existing at Llanfair (cheers). The following took part in ai4ag arrangements — Mrs John WilliMJXi* Mrs Fred Davies, Miss Batten, Miss CL-atma, Mr T R Williams, Mr John WiUiam-, Mr R Jones, Mr Herbert Williams, &ad aihar*^ and wero heartily tbank3d. The party left Llanfair aboat 1, aofc after a most enjoyable time, the wasuor being again favourable on their raim., journey.

WELSH MOUNTAIN SfIEK£ FLOCK BUOK SOCIETX. 16 A general meeting of ftre above i Nits held on Wednesday, the 22,[ iat. in the members' tent on the Royd Sktffn-- grouni. Gloucester. The (o$,UfMtng governors and members were prausfc;— Professor Winter, Biugor; L'raiesstar R Bryner Jones, Aberystwyth Meeaies It N Jones, Bryn Melyu Jones, C C i-wen 0 Price, Nantyrhaiara; C R chard Morgan, Kerry, and the sactfafcides. (Messrs T and W Leathes)., were otpee— sented by Mr William Leathca. L tters cf regret were received free. Mr, J Marshall Dugdale and Mr deaths B.vill, Bettwsycoed. Mr Dugdale also wrote reitgei g.' his. position as treasurer, and at cfhe naa time suggested that a banker skaaH. be app inttd in Ruthin, where a Muraieg could be paid in by the secretaries. T-u lesigiia'iun of Mr Dugdale wat cm4ire& with regret by ell present, at fee bad r, nd red such val iable service ernes the formation of the Society a few ye us- uga. It. was d cided tfiat a new treasurer ««nsivd> b i appointed at the nex, ineetiqg, wlicbt. wis fixed to take {.lac: at the Wdtk N, tional Agriculture Society'c Shatt- tiround, Abeiystwyth, on August 4liu A discusaiju touk place about the tagopitg <i £ ew-os, and the Society was highly eaoL £ &- meoted for- the course they had Ml by Mr Morgan, who had bad Co aids experience with other registered fixka. an 1 the meeting was unanimous tkntOf&iMe pedigrees could not be giveu eeksB. tba ewes were eatered individually. A. cuts- ment was produced by the seeretatim, tø the effect that they had recal"ect &&,cries for Volume III to the number q £ i—j&iou* 80 ewes, 601. Mr Price proposed, and Mr E N nes seconded, that Volume III be p4',bliihad. forthwith.—Cmied unauimollJr. The following resolutions wew- d.. carried :-That Volume III should essada% in addition to entries of rams and e a list of meetings and a list of tnimbeez. A motion was proposed by Frutemtr" Winter, seconded, and carried IlI1&Di-nilr.. L ri, that a record of prizj-winners at ail be inserted in Volume III wltea Cl amtt apwards is given in ptizis, aaI wkire members of the Society have erlufct^L Various resolurions rtflatiag t. tSm publishing of the Volume were aim jrnnniiB As previously stated, it was deoLlti to hold the next meeting at tke Nationsl Agricultural Show at Aber- ystwyth, on A igust 4th, tfc 2.80 p.m.

DENBIGH TO'/iN CQ;;IL.! The monthly meeting of the Denbigh Town Council was held yesterday (Thurs- day), when there were present:—The Mayor (A darrnan J vines 3a^h »a), Alder- men J Huulphrev Jones, Boaz Jones, and' Robort O <ven Councillors S T Miller H D Hughes, F Cioul-lb, J Morris Da v ies, J H Wynne, and C Cottom; with the Town Cierk (Mr J Parry Jonej), the D;p-it Town Ci srk (Mr Eiwar-i P-irry). tbt i Borough Surveyor (Mr John Daviee), the Sanitary Insp -tor{vIr L«e Jone^). Apologias were received ior- absence from Councillors T Lloyd Jones and W Parry. MAKK T HALL ACCOMMODATION I At a meevin^ of the whole Council in Committee held ott the 27cti day of May. Present, BJ»Z Jones, J ilaf-onhrelv Jones, S T Mil.or, H D Hughes, F B Clough. T L oyd Jones, J H Wf ane, C Cottom, W Pii-ry, A L'oyfi JJQOS, and D H Davies. Resolved, That in the absence of the Mayor, Mr Co to a take the chair.' The meeting was held .for the purpose of considering the acconairo Nation required on the Market Hall, & j., site, but the matter was deferred for the Town d^uk to report as to the terms on which the County Coun- cil an Town Council huld the present Town H ii buildings. On the motion of Councillor Cottom, seconded by Alderman Jones, the report was adopted without comment. Tclii MOTOS TRACTOR. At a of toe Hignway Co amifcte, held on the 3rd diy of Juno, Pr-seut, Mr B az Jonas (chairman), the Mayor, Messrs S T Miller, H D Hughes, J Morris Davit's, S Luni G and J H W,, ane. The S.irvejor reported as to the driving oi Motor Tractor, and it was resolved Th tt. the man (Nicholson) sent down from the woiks wicu the Tractor be engaged as driver for three months on trial at 30s per Week, and to do all ordinary rui niaaj re- pairs to the Tractor and also to the S„ea>u Roller and Steam Fire E-igiue, and to act as Carecakei of the Fire Eugene Stahiou. Tnat a youth (lo to 18; be advertised for as assistant with the Tractor at 10s or 12 per week.' Aiderman BOAZ Jones moved, and Counci lor J Morris D ivies beconued the adoption of tho report. Councillor Ciuugh moved, as an amend- ment, that as the youth would be learning a trade they should offer about -5* for an assistant to the Irivei- of the motor tractor Councillor J H Wyane seconded the amendment. On going to the vote the report waj adopted. THE PROPOSED PU3LIO BUILDINGS. THE COUxNIY COUNCIL AKD TO JOIN. It WCJs reported that a meeting of the i ejune 1 in Committee, there were present, the Mayor (in the Messrs Bçaz June, J Humphreys Jenes, Robert Owen,-S T Miller, F B Clouh, J Morris .Davies, S Lunt Griffiths, J H Wynne, Oi Cot-,o,n, W Parry, and D il Davies. .T.e Town Clerk reported as to the terms upon which the County Council and Town Council hold the present Town Hall baild. ings, viz. :-That the site belongs to the borough, but the fabric to the C )unty. That the borough have the exclusive right of user of tho Fowl and Seed Market, the Council Ctijtoiber and the lower Court room. That the County have the prior, liht of User of the large room, but by ar- rangement made with tiie County Council tin.lSdl the use of that room cau fed obtained for other purposes (non-political) by getting the, joint permission of three County Coun- cillors aud three Borough Councillors. Also that by arrangement the County Authorities are allowed to use the Council Chamber when not required for Borough purposes, and the Borough Justices ar. allowed to u,,e the large room when not. ireq,uirad "oc Cjunty purposes. It was thoreupon resolved 4 That the County Council be informed of the TJWU Council's iat'ntion of providing a Paulic Hall and Municipal Buildings, andhaving .regard to the joint ownership of the pre- sent buildings, this Council desires to ascertain whether the County CJUMSI1 wil, be disposed to co-operate ia the movement That the Town Clerk write to the County kcouncillorb for Denbigh and district With -a copy of the above resolution aud ask them to support it at the proper time.' The Mijor moved, and Alderman Boaz Jones seconded the adoption of the above 'repot t, which was carried wnnoai. vqmment. HIGHWAYS, &o., COMMITTEE: ISOLATION HOSPITAL POSTPONED FOOTPATHS AND BATHING SITE. At-a -uaeti. g of tho Highway, &a., Com- mittee, held un the 16Da Jay of June. Pretient, Mr Boaz Jones (chairman), tb.. Mayor, Messrs S T Miller, J Morris Divies, and S Lunt G:iiliihs. Thti Iusp-ctor sabaiitted his monthly report. It was resolved 4 That the inspector be authorized to serve notices uude. Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875 upon the owners of the premises, Nos. 26 28,.and 30, Post Olfioe-lane, with the vie* to the examination of a drain supposed to be defective, aad if found to be so detective to serve the necessary notices for it to bt made good and take such steps thereon aa mov be req The Cue-itlon of cthe provisicn of a isolation uvtlhl ",ati discussed, but it was ultimately agreed to defar the matter for the present. It was reported that Mr HowtL Evaai had called upon the Town Clerk witii reference to Mr A H Higbes' claim for the loss of a colt trom injuries alleged to have been caused by sume substance from tht refwpe deposited on his Held at the top oi Love-lane, to inquire whether the Council would not settle the matter before proceed- inas were commenced, and having hearci the Inspector's report thereon, it is recocn- emended Tuat the Council adhere to the repudiation of tke .claim.' Tne Surveyor reported that he had met Mr Wickham, who was prepared to give a etrip of land for the widening of the road above Cae Dai, provided t&e Council carried out the work and constructed the necessary wall and fence, the expense o which the Sarveyor estimated at £107, It is secommended That the work be not carried out.' A .letter was read from Mr Wickham declining to allow a bathing place to be constructed near Pont Ystrad Mill- on account of the trespass which would ensue. It is recommended That the Council ap- proach Col Hughes as to acquiring a site below Fciin Gauol near the Golf Glub Hl use.' The, Sub-Committee reported their in- spection of the Goblin footpath, and it is recommended That a hand rail be placed .on the right hand aide of the steps above the Castle House drive.' 'That Mr D 8 Davios be as bed to meet the same sub- committee as to fencing off dangerous places on the path.' • Tnat the Surveyor arrange for the Castle Common to be Blown., The condition of the narrow part in Chapel-street from Vale-street to Wind- mill-street Ykaa cousedered, and as it is difficult t" steam roll and water it, it is recotum. d." 'That the length be tar- uiacadaa d.' The consideration cr a I tter from Mr Evan Lloyd, Brookhouse, it to I Ja., fencing between the road and thA river i i Brook- house, wo detorted uiitil i bo next meeting. Taa Surveyor repvfc-d that h- &&i cleaned out tho Healian reservoir and water courses. Complaints having been made of the dan"rl)\1 gutter on the left iiand side cf t e hill tending to P.%ady, it was resolved '.T,Ui tho surveyor prepare an:! submit an estimate of the cost of piping the same.' A plao was submitted of a stable to be erected at the back of Mr Bower's ouses in Lanton-pool, ?ni it is recommended Thit the sirae bo approved wi,li the sag- e"ti n that an additienal window be r vi'ic an double doocs openiag br flx "i in-^ea■? of a door as shown opening I out ou to th<i private lane, and also on the an rstanding r..at the C. unoit'h approval t p of plan iiot affect the right* ef the a' j ining 0;Vner8. Tmj .qaostion of a foreman for the Council's quarry on Fool Gi-yfch was c and it is recommended Tnat • he C juucil advertise for a working fore- ,n¡Ul accastomed to that class of quarry, and that he be a ked to state his age, wagf-8 ri fj ;ired, and experience.' The Surveyor was instructed to give not.ioo to Mr J fl ll j^he-i and Mr R W Jeues that they must discontinue using sun Minds for their shop windows, which hang iestt tbau-3 feet from the footpath. It was rpsolved IT,iat the Surveyor treat the I Cemetery piths wifh tar at an expense not to exeeeu £ 3'' A letter was read from the P istmaster of Rhjl inquiring whether' there would be inv public o .j c:,ion to the Post Office at Median opening on Sundays at 10.30 a.m. instead oi 8 i.m..It was resolved Tnat repiy be t3,ade that such an alteration w iu,I not appear to tnake any reduction in Sun iay labour as suggested, and also that it be poiuted out that it would be v^ry desir- able to have a second delivery of letters on week days* Tor as ware submitted for the insurance o" the motor tractor. Resolved 4 That tae V-nc-tn Bjiier Insurance Co. be aked to qaofie their lowest terms for the Insurance of the steam roller, the steam fire engine, am* tho motor tractor.' A letter was read frorn the Secretary of the Gao Coanpany as to the lighting of the street lamps being doue by tha Gas ■Compan", but it was not thought desirable to disturb the present arrangement. Mr Miller having retired, the Surveyor sub uit-ed a report aa to the damage alleged to hiva oeea caused by a defective Under on the market roof, au'" this com- mittee desires the whole Council in com- to consider the miter beiore the ext Ojauoi: meeting. Several bills relating to the work of the hig i vay and sanitary departments were submitted an 1 initialled by the C iairman. Aldermftn Boaz Jones moved, and Alder- ann Humphrey Jones seconded, the adoption of the leport. Alderman Robert Owen referred to the paragraph relating to the suu-blind at Mr J H Hughes' ahop, and said that it would seriously decrease the value of the property if it could not be used. However, they were willing to do all they could to comply with the wishes of the Cjuncil. CounoillorS T Miller pointed out that chere were other tradesmen who used san- blinds less than 8-feet from the footpath, and he thought the Sarveyor-should report upon all of them. The Mayor agreed with Councillor Miller, that the Surveyor should repoit upon ail of them. The report was then oarried, the Sur- veyor being instructed tu report on the .-ther sun-blinds less thau S-ieet from the path. FINANCE, .&c, COMMITTEE: THE PARISH HEARSE. FIRE BRIGADE APPOINTMENT. At a meeting of the Finance, &c., Com- oittee, held on the inb. June, present, Mr I J Humphrey Jones (chairman), Messrs F B Ciough, T Lluyd Jones, C Cottom, ani D 1 H Dtviiti. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs Robert Owen and William Parry. The question of the terms upon which parish hearse is kept which was referred IJaok. horn the last Council meeting, was igaiu considered, and this Committee e-'ooifloiend# that the present arrangement be a ihered to. T .o Borough Accountant submitted his petty cash sccount for the past month. ID was resolved 4 That the cheque tor the en- suing month be for Z;160 to be drawn in two instalments as required. Attention was drawn to a payment made for cleaning out Henllau reservoir, and this Committee desires to draw the attention of tbe Sinifary Committee to the question of ihe Hcnllan water supply. Terms were submitted for the insurance ot the Farmer's Ian premises, viz., 3, 6.1 per cent ou the main building and 2^ 61 per cent on the outbuildings, aud it was fefdved That the same be accepted.' A report was received from the Fire Brigade nominating Mr Evan Hughes (Messrs Mellard,& Uo's) for the vacancy in the Brigade in the place of Mr J W J.ne,; (re igaed). Ie was recommended That he oe appointed a .member of the Brigade and to act as one of the engineers of the brigade. That the Motor Tractor Driver (Nicaoisou) take up his duties as Caretaker or the Fire Engine Station on Jul,) 1st, the Ciptain to temiaata the preaent temporary arrangement on that date. It was resolved 4 Tuat the scales in the lovv jr Batter Market be lined with copper.' Several bilis were recommended for pay- ment. Alderman Hamphrey Jones moved, and Councillor C Cottom seconded the adoption tf the report, which was carried wittaout; comment. SUB-COMMITTEE BE GOBLIN FOOTPATH. Sib-Com nittee re Goblin footpath, held on Phe 15tn day of June. Tue Sub-Committee consisting of the chairman (Alderman BoAz Jones), and Councillors Sam T Miller and J Morris Davies, with the Borough Surveyor, met nd visited the Brynparc and Goblin foot- paths and having inspected the same and the new flights of steps, expressed approval of the manner in which the work had been executed by the Surveyor and recommend j that the walk leading from Br j npare to Goblin should be cleared and made safe. The Committee expresses its regi et at finding the anoient public well in tuch a deplorable condition, a great quantify o rubbish having accumulated in front of the weU causing a nuisance and burning the well ftom sight and leccommends that the rubbiah should be cleared away and fuller access given to the well, and tiiot railingti be placed alongside for the safety of the public 4maing the path. It is also recommended that a hand rail be placed on the upper flights of steps and 1 that a conference be arranged with Air D S Davies and this Committee as to fencing off dangerous portions of the Goblin path and the disused quarry near the path. Alderman Boaz Jones moved, and Coon- cillor J Morris Davies seconded the adoption of the report. Alderman Robert 0 .wen protested against any farther expenditure on the Goblin footpath and well, and said that the money could be far better spent in repairing Henllan-street, where there was a great deal of traffic. Tnere was not one in a thousand who went up the Goblin, whereas there was continual traffic in Henllan- street. He could not poissibly see what good would coma of clearing the Goblin woll either, aDd ba was of opinion hat it i would be simply waste of the ratepayers' money. He moved as an amendment that the work be not carried out. Councillor J H Wynne seconded. Councillor S T Millar said it was in- correct to ay the well would be of no use. Ie ;a'l the most ancient an historic well in the B irough, and if proporlv looked after ho was sure it woald become as famous as Holywell well itself. Besides, this was one of the prettiest walks in the B orough, and if the- wanted visitors to the place they should do ornethil1 to attracc th-cn. Ou going to the voto the report was adopted. INCREASED SMITIIFIELD RECEIPTS. T Ie Borough Accountant (Mr Eliis Williams) reported that the receipts from the SuitbfiBltl for the past month were £ 13 6, 5-1., as compared with JB11 11 j OJ. the corresponding period L-st year, which showed an increase of RI 15,¡ 5J. (Lear, hear). The Surveyor explained that since the new arrangements at the Siiithfluid the fairs had improved. Tue qantity and qua'ity of the btock sent for sale wa, better, and there was an increased nnmber of bujers present. J l fact the last fair loek-jd most flourishing (hear, hear). Tae members of the Council expressed their pleasure at hearing such a satisfactory report. OLD ACCOUNTS UNEARTHED. CAN THE COUNCIL CLAIM THEM ? Councillor S T Miller maved: r ha.r this Council having under consideration the advertising of the town an 1 the com- piling d a guide to Denbigh, authorize the Town Clerk to ascertain whether an amount of money was deposited many years ago by Capt W^nne Griffith in the N and S. W. Bank for that or similar purposes, and whether it is available for use by this Council. Councillor J Morris Dovies seconded. The Town Clerk explained that he had made inquiries at the bank, and found that it was perfeoily correct that there was an account many years ago as the result of a meeting of the townspeople, and he believed that the late Mr R-jbiudOP, the Asyluco, and o"pt GuiUca were connected with it, and that it was got together for advertising the town. It appeared that it was not a matter in which tae Council was concerned, as there was no record in the minutes in reference to this money, which must havo been subscribed for advertising the town quite apirt from the Council. The money ia the North and South Wales Bank was in Capt Wjnne Griffith's (Tarportej), name He believed further that there were two or three other suns in the bank which he thought the Council should take steps o recover, and he reterred more particularly to the time when Mr Lloyd Jones was mayor, daring the war in 1901, when a sum of about je45 was placed in the bank, and remained there undisposed of. and he did not see why the Council should not claim that money as well as the sum referred to by Mr Miller. He thought that the best plan would be for the Council to refer the matter to the finance com- mittee, which could help him to get at the bottom of these accounts. It was decided to act on the Town ClerkV suggestion, Coancillor Miller varying his resolution to that effect. CORPORATION REGALIA AND ANCIENT DO-JUMENTS. Councillor S T Miller moved:—14 That this Council on behalf oi tht3 inhabitants of Denbigh appeals to all persons to deliver to the custody of the Town Clerk any ancient deeds, documents, letters, regalia, or other articles appertaining to the Mayor and Corporation of Denbigh, its history, its charities, & and that an especial re- quest of this C unci! be made to Captain and Mrs Watkin Davies to very kindly present to this Corporation the silver Corporate Seal of the borough now in their possession." Ia moving the resolution, Councillor Miller said he hoped that no one wvuld think that he was demanding this seal, which was really private pro- perty, nor did he suppose, or wish to convey the impression, that the seal be- longed to the town and Council. It did not. He knew it was the private property of Captain and Mrs Watkin Davies, and he desireu to explain that it would be a very great kindness if this lady and gentleman would be kind enough to give this seal to the town. Ttie Mayor seconded the adoption of the report. Tue Town Clerk explained that the silver seal in question formerly belonged to Mr Richard Roberts, who was Mayor of Den- bigh in the year 185S, when he personally bought the seal for his own use. A bronzo beal, copied from the silver one, was made lor the use of the Council, but he pur- chased the silver one for his own use an i kept it in his private possession. H thought it should be made quite clear that the Council had no claim whatever upon the seal, but he would be pleased to ap- proach Captain and Mr8 Davies to see if they would accede to the Council's wishes. Councillor Miller agreed with the views set forth by the Town Clerk. The motion was then unanimously carried. BOROUGH BYE-LAWS. Councillor Miller moved 44 That a meet- ing of the Bye-laws Committee be called to consider the question of Borough Bye-laws and the adoption of the 4 Public Health Amendment Act,, 1907.' Toe motion was adopted, and the matter referred to the Bye-laws Conmittee, to report. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters from the County Council te Joint Counties Training College; from the National Housing Reform Council and other sources were dealt with. PROSECUTIONS. A prosecution was ordered against a Henllan person for allowing a boy to be exposed whilst suffering from scarlet fever infection, and another person who had been warned by the Medical OJdcer, and who had been abusive to him, was to be wriiten to by the Town Cleik as to his conduct. TOWNSEND POST OFFICE. In reply to a communication from the sub-postmaster of tue Townsend Post Office, he was to be informed that tho j Council would not o ject to the closing ot the office on the day the Sunday Scbool trips were held on—July 8th—provided thete was no interference wiih the delivery! and despatch of letters. ♦ I Golf Ciub. The first competition of the season, open to gentlemen members, has jusb been concluded, the prize being given by the captain (Mr G Francis). Mr F Dew Thomas won the 11.s. prizi with a gross score of 288 and a netc, return of 237. Mr D li Jo.,its was second with a nett return 01 254 (gross 299), aud good cards were handed in by Mr A G Davies, the Rev W D Williams, and other members, A match, Married v Single, has been arranged for this (Saturday) afternoon.

Social and Personal Lieut-Colonel R W Williams-Wynn, D.S.O., at the rent day at Plas-yn-Cofn greatly pleased the 180 tenants by presenting to them photo- graphs of the late Mr Owen J Williams, Plas- yn-Cefn, whom they regarded as an ideal fox- hunting landlord, I

ST. ASAPH. GARDENING BY A QCJARTSTT. There is a wonderful spirit of brotherhood amo<;g the member6 of ^he Tontine Society. A member of the friternity fell iil, and his potato p:ltch sliowel signs of n^leoc and inattendance, on account of illness, of course. Wheniof a combination ot four held council in tha free and open in the eye of iighe, and under the canopy of :he b'ue heaven. and weed aid sow, to fork and h 18 the ufyeaid tater p itch." A couple of hours 011 Wednes- day, arK5 a simUar period on the following night by 'he combination worked wonders—more e^p=cMlly it gl.idde;.ed the heart of the sick invalid, who is approach'ng the convalescent stage. To Mes3r.s Thomas Price, senr., William E^ans, Bob Roberta, and Wilfred Hughes, thanks awfully SUNDAY LITERATURE. r With placards with led letters in large typg, announcing i> as the most interesting periodical of its k .id, the attention of the citizens is drawn to a new publication for Sand iy read- ing. 1: contains among other items the most humourous y.rns. Such is the announcement But i' fails t3 attniJt. Tiiti citiaena have taboo d it, I, is not thair ide-i of what is suitable for the d.ty of rest. If anyotie is curious to sample one there will be no difficulty in obtaining a copy. We would advise the rninis'ers of religion to peruse and they will then hive a shrewd ideu. of one of the influences at work accounting for the falling o3 in at- tendances at rdigiou- Wjrship in the large centres of population in England. ARCHDEACON EVANS AT THE PARISH CHURCH The evening preacher on Sunday last was the Ven Archdeacon Evans, Oanou-in-residence. IIi" dlt!'JJu'se was based ou the 15th Pcalm. As a rule of life that was the best advice he could give,and advised his hearers to follow it. In ihe course of his remarks he referred to the changes in the district since his ordination by the late Bishop Short, over 50 years ago, as in- stances of the 0riaroh being a liviug, progress- ing and extending oae. He mentioned the following new churches in the district that had been built within the half century :-Cefn, B >delwydclan, B/lcbau, Treinant, St Thomas's, ,t Anna's, S" John's, Rhyl. At that time the Weluh Church was looked upon as tha wor^t house in the Pa"ish, to-day all the neighbour- ing churches h d been rostored and rcn.>vatdd, and III de worthy for rhe service of ten Mister. The Vein patriarch is always sure of attentive aad appreciative listeners at th Welsh Church.

Forthcoming Mappiage The marriage of Major Lawrence Williams, of Paroidu, Anglesey, to Miss Eiiinor H nrietta Williams, daoghtor of the late Sir Wiii;am -Grenville Williams, will take place at Bxielwyddau Cnurch, on Thurs- day, August 19ih.

Death of Mr. William Ellis. It is with desp regret th",t we announce the death of Mr William Ellis, formerly of this city, and also of Trefnant, who died at Car- narvon on Weineaday, the 16h iasUat, at the age of 54. He svaa born at Tremeirchion School HJuse, where his father, the late Mr William Ellis, was master for nun-; years, until his appoint- ment as relieving officer for St Asaph district. Ris moiher resides at Btyngobaith—and mother and sou were devotedly attached to each other. Hd married Miss Fanny Jjnes, of tnis city, and who survives him. He started life as a booking clerk at the station. In 1873 he went to Sberbro, in Sierra Leone, on the West Coast of Africa, as agent for Messrs Bjrthoo.d & Pickering, by whom his services were highly valued. He saw many changes and developments on the Coaat. Write there he was acting Vice-Consul for the N therb,CJd. But, as is well-known, the district is proverb- ially unhealthy, and is termed the white man's grave, and it was necessary that he should xeturn to England almost every two years to recuperate, and often a proljnged stay was necessary. While resident at So Asaph in 1896 he held the office of Church warden, and for some time he was tho licensee of Trefnauo Hotel, bus fi.iding this work not suitable to his tastes he promptly gave it up. He agiin wenc to the interior of Africa in February last, but liidiog only river water to drink he became ill. His companion, a young man, died. He lauded back in Liverpool on the 30th March, and from then until the day of his death wj.8 confined to bed. His funeral, which w ,s of a private character, took place at Llanbeblig t/hurchyard, Carnarvon, on Saturday last. Rav J Wynne Jones, vicar of Carnarvon, officiated. Amoug those present were Messrs Arthur Edward Ellis and Arthur Edmund Ellis (barrister at-law) (brothers), Mr T K Jones, St Asaph (a personal friend) Mr Halt (representing the ficin Messrs Berthond & Pickeriug), Mr Radclifie (an old friend), aild West African merchant, and Mr Bradtveu Jones (son-in-law of Eoa Bradwen). Tue writer was a p Tsonal friend of the deceased, and kuew hi:n as a thorough gentle- man. He was not a kejn politiciall, owing pcobably to the fact that he was away so long from the fighting zone. His long absence in the wilds of the Dark Continent never dimmed bis loyalty to the Welsh Cburch, to which b continued a EiLiloar3 supporter to the end. The ffttiwiil climate of the Sierras had uufortun. ately undermined his constitution, and he was for a long period in delicate health. On Sunday morning lait, at the Parish Church, as a tribute to his memory, two memorial hymns were sung.