Denbighshire Free Press

J fa 1 J ^ionathsSiifG Quarter j Sessions. Tl Trinity Quarter; Sessions for I ^Uftyj^thshire were held -it Dcilgelley on Willi • before Sir Arthnr Osmond 'ill u Bart., M.P., chairman, and a r?h of magistrates. ^•3jd, of Rbagatt, on behalf of the BE^(RATES, ;,and Mr Artemus 3ones, OD Q °* Bar., congratulated the Ohair- C,the honour conferred upcn him. 1 briefly returned thanks. i Griffiths (35), horse dealer, |[wa^ having stolen a saddle, the r'8on David Jones, Owen, Corwen. !ioUs against whom there were pre- ^i^^Qvicti oas was seuteaced to four v The month9. ^•0fc»,5newa' Market VaoltSi B ^-stiuiog, was refo»ed.

Denbigh County Court. FRIDAY.—Before Sir Sh rston Baker, and Mr R H R)berts, rogistritr. GUARANTEEING A LOAN AND THE RESULT. Peter Evaas, John Roberts, and John Brown, farmers at S ron, sued Owen Davies, Richard Davks, ani Robert Davies, also of Saron, for £ 27 19s 6d each, as the proportions paid by the plaintiffs &3 sureties for ths principil and interest due under a promissory note in favour of the National Piovincial Bank. Mr A 0 Evans ap, eired for the pliin- tiffs, Mr Moseley defending. Mr Evans, in opening, said that Owen Davies, the father of the three defendants. lived in the same neighbon hood as the plaintiffs, and wished, in 1903, t3 purchase a piece of ground and build a house in Saron. To do this he borrowed £100 on mortgage and Y,80 on a promissory note, signed by the father, the three sons, and the three plaintiffs, the latter makiog the advance because the defendants were in their service and aadcrtook to repay them iu three years. At the end of three months tke defendants w re not able to pqy th insfcjIiaspTt, having had to pay Griffith Jones, ELIwyiwen, for carting bricks for the house. In the course of a j month the plaintiffs paid the bill to the bank on their separate promissory note with the father, and the first bill being allowed to stand. Defendants did not pay on account, but left plaiafe-ff s service, married, and said they were not in a position to pay. After soms correspondence w.th the defendants, beginning in July, 1908, p oneedings were taken. The Judge that it app^red that the sons were sureties for their f ithar to baild a and had no direct interest therein. Mr Evaus said tla it he could prove they were pnucipds. Judgment was obtaine j against them for 10s a m^nth in April. John Brown, now re-iding in Shrop- shire, but formerly at. Btyngoleu, Saron, said that Owen Davies, senior, came to him in 1904 asking him and the other plaintiff* to become sureties for him and his three sons for a loan of £ 80. He con- sented, on the understanding that the money was to be repaid by the son in three YfJ ITS. He .corroborated the statement of me B ralao. In reply to Mr Mo^eley They had signed twa <b lU in ad'for £ S0, the -second in April, 1905. He admitt d that bills were signed everytbree or four nw^athi. Mr Moseley urged that in April, 1905, plaintiffs entered into a fresh contract with the father, hat not with the sons. The Judge pointed out that the father was a party to the renewals, and asked whsn be died. Mr Evans In the end of 1906. Evan J >K98, Tyuygraig, said the lat. Mr Owen Davies came to him to become sure-y for a (le^B S,80 do 'build. He declined either to become surety or to lend the money- Thomas Hughes, cashier to Mr Evans in 1904, said he was witness ito the first promissory aste, By Mr Moseley:: Witness did not remember whether any money was paid out over the note. Mr Evans said he arranged the negotia- tions for thp advance from the bank. After further evidence for the plaintiff,} inelilainc, that of Mr Evans himself, j His Honour gems judgment for the defendants, allow ng Mr EVdns to have a copy of his no e3 if he decided to appeal on a point of l*w. SHE KP J8TKAYING-. "Williaaa Jones, Srynygwynt, sued .Andrew Ev .ns, a neighbour, far the sum oc XI 12s 61, for allowing 32 couples of ewes and lambs to stray .on bis (William Jones') land. Mr 0 R Moseley appeared ? £ er Mr Andrew Evan-s. The plaintiff claimed Is F<>r head for catching and re- turning the sheep. After evidence had been given, His 11,4n4er granted the ,piaintiff the sotn of 16,g.

Deæbighshireand Flint^Jiire Agricultural Siaow. From an advertisement oti page 4 it will be seen that this popular sbsw which has the support of agciculturLsta in the two counties will this year be held at Colwyo Bay on Thursday, Juiy 22ad. Classes are provided for stock, prodQeQ, poultry, pigeons, and dous, and prizes amounting to upwards ef £ 1 50u are offered. Intending. exhibitors should remember that entries for stock and produce close oa Jaly 9fch, whilst entries for poultry, pigeons, dogs, and the jamming oompetifcioas aloøe on July ith. Ths secretarial duties are 4A the experienced and able hands of IVfr fboaias Welsby, Rhyl, from whom prize Hats can be obtained.

Bowling Match. Qu Thursday afternoon the Asylum eater- I tained Rhyl at the Asylum. The scores were •» JT ?? m qj 0 D •—< t> 1:10 3 M s E'O s ° to Q co Q ASVEiUM. BHTL> l)r Jones H > W J Siracock 0^ 1Q Edward Davies 11 ) J D Vaughan 5 ) M Collins 11) 1, T Cleivley 7 Hugh Jones 0) J T Aidney 11 j 14 Ellis Jones 11^14 Edward Wooci J] U Supt .Tones 7)U B Hinlon il) J H Palmer 7 ) 1% E K Miller 11 ] 3 T J Batten 10 j W Hudson C M H'mohreys 6 } -.r O E (iratton. 11 < 7 Stephen Batten 11 j W L> Foster J i Thomas Batten 5"p W B Everett ili 9 T Williams 11 j 01 David Owan. 10) 101 89 102 58 The Asylum won by bU pcint3.

THE DUKE'S DILEMMA. The. Duke of Marlborough was the principal sp'ak-or at a garden-party held at Groro Lodgo. ii 11 swell Hill, the residence of Mr- James Abra- ham, on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Tariff Reform League. The Duke of Marlborough, dealing with the Budget, saicl he was askad to pay a shilling in the £ for a lot of money he did not get. He was now going to be asked to pay a super-tax upon that money which he did not get. If lie kept his land he was sroing to be askerf to pay a pe""y in the £ if he did not develop it and to pay 20 per cent. if ho did develop it. If somebody else, did that fo- him he had to pay 10 per cent. When he was thoroughly weary and exhausted with the struggle of trying to live at all, and when in desperation he threw himself out of a window, his successor would have the privilege of paying 15 or 20 per cent, or 25 per cent for that rJgltf to retire into another world. 15 or 20 per cent. or 25 per cent. for that right to retire into another world. r

RUTHIN. Among the very large and distinguished compauy present at a gathering at Twickeu- hivm, on Thursday, at the invitation of L-iro aud Lady Michelham, to llle Mr A J Balfour, ■Vl.P., aud the vice-presidents of the London Municipal Socie y, was Mr T H Bancroft, for- merly ot Kuthin. MARRIAGE. At the Tabernacie Chapel on Wednesday a marriage was soletnnizjd by the ftev R R Farry (pastor), before the registrar, Mr Robert Gee. TUd partiod were Air Daniel Roberts and Aliaj Harriot Bloor, both of DLandegla. FORMER STATION MASTER DEAD. Mr J A Vaughan, late stationmaater of C ilwyn B >y, died ali his Uoiwyn Bay residence on Monday night ui his 61st year. Owing to nl-heaitli he retired on a pension three years ago. tie was formeny statioumaster at Ruthin, won way, and NAUtwich, aud nigho scation- luascer at Holyhead. PRESENTATION TO MR and MRS L G THOMAS. I A uietuug ut aubdcrioera was neict Oil .LU6! day iu the Council OhamDer, presided over by Ltiu Mayor tOr T 0 Joaes), at wnioh it Was decided to present Mr und Mrs L Gwynue Thomas with a solid silver salver and an lluinmated address. The presentation will La&e place at the earliest possiole date. MINISTERIAL CHANGE. The Ray J H Williams (son of Mr and Mrs Joseph WiJiiams, Prior-street, Kuthiu), who is at present co-pastor with the Rev J J Pointer at 4jhxiju Church (English Congregational), Oswestry, has accepted an invitation to become the minister of cuo Pendref Congregational j Chapel, Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire, in succession to the Rev C Jones. COUNTY CRICKET. Local cricket eathuaiasts will be pleased to learn that Mr Goronwy Williams, a distin- guished member oi the Ruthin Cricket Club, was honoured with an invitation to appear for his county in a matoh against Montgomery- snire, which was played yesterday. The dis- tinction is well deserved, a.nd refleota credit not only upon Mr Williams but upon the local club, wnicn had been so conspicuously success- iui of late. RUTHIN BAZAAR ACCOUNTS. A meeaug of tha bazaar committee was held on Mouday in the Council Chamber, presided aver by His Worship the Mayor (Vr T U Jones) } wtien the secretary (Mr Baldwin Griffiths), ] presented the audited balance sheet in con- nection with the bazaar held in Ruthin last year. It was decided to keep the balanae in nand for three months so that any other possible claims may be dealt with before the linal winding up of the matter. ROYAL SHOW AT GLOUCESTER. A vary enjoyable tr\p was arranged from Ruthin to tho aoove show last Friday, starting at 4 a.m. Very little dalay took place on the journey, as those travelling reached there by 10.30 a.m. A large party of iriends bad secured a udeon for their use, and this added very much to the comforb and pleasure of the party, who were so pleased with the arrangements made that they decided to make a small pre- sent to the Stationmaster (Mr Hughes), in the f rm of a serviceable umbrella and also a hand- some silver cike knife to Mrs Hughes in acknowledgment and for the interest taken in th iir comfort, both for this trip and the one to Newcastle.last year. MARRIAGE OF MISS SUNGSBY. A quiet but protty wedding took place on Thursday ao Llanfwrog Church, the Rev T Pricbafd officiating. The contracting parties were Miss Jiellie Slin^s'oy, oely daughter of the late Mr John Slingsby aud Mrs Slingsby (Bortbyn), and Mr Tom Dyke, of Maidstons, Kent. The bride, who was given away by Mr Staines (a fellow-warder of her late father), was attired in a pretty cream delaine dress with hat ",en suite." She was attended by Miss Fanny Hughes, Clwyd-street, as brides- maid, wearing a dainty biscuit-ooloured frock and a cream hat wreathed with flowers. She also wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bride- groom. Mr Ben Parry, H.M. Prison, under- ,took the duties of best ma.n.

Death of a Ruthinite at Shrewsbury. The death is recorded, which took place at Shropshire iuftrtnary, Shrewsbury, of Goodman, the eldest son of the late Mr Atired Maddooks, plumber, Ruthin, and Mes Palmer, W-oenfeoban. Deceased had for a long time suffered from an internal malady, but be recovered sufficiently to purene his employment. On an evening, shortly before his death, deceased was suddenly taken ill near tho To*m Hali.; He was removed ieto the Wine Vaults of' the Mayor, Councillor F W Hughes, andi Drs K Pucble and Mills Robarts were speedily in attendance. Tae same ni^bt, accompanied by Dr Mills Roberts aadBro., A Bright, Lodge secretary, he was con- veyed ic Alderman <Srrienhou-e's motor car to Salop Infirmary, whele-in Kpite of, unremittkig and slciiful attentiin-he succumbed. Much symp-athy is telt for the young widow and three children in their distressing bereavement. The funeral took place on Monday after- noon, the remains earlier in the day being conveyed from Shrewsbury by road to his residence. The chief mourners were Mrs Oiladdocks (widow). Mrs Joneg, Corwen It: IÍster) M"srs F A aed H Hoal e 1 ^brothers-in-law). The cofSa was covered with lovely wreaths, including one from deceased's fellow employees, who, alter- nately with members of the Lsyal Waterloo Oddfellows, acted as bearers. Amongst those present weee Councillors Bro. R W Fraecis, R Robioeon, C M Jones, R H Lloyd, Bro. A Bright (seoretary4 and Bro. Jones (troasurer). There was a large {contiBgent of Brethren wearing mourning I regaliau The vicar <Eev C E Warrec, M. A ) 1 officiated, and Councillor Bro. Francis recited the ovation at the graveMde. Deceased was only 33 years of age, and for many years was in the .employ of Alderman Greenhouse.

NEW PATENTS. The following description is specially drawn for the Denbighshire Free Press by < Messrs Hughes, Son & Thornton, patent agents, 33. Chancery-lane, London, of whom all information relating to patents, designs, and trade marks may be obtained free of charge. PATENTS SEALED. 4.078.- W Piercey, ofCaergwrle, for sack- holders. An upright is bolted to a base, a slot been formed for a bolt, so that it need only be slackened to remove the upright. A bracket is bolted to the upright, the bolt being adjustable in a vertical slot in th, upright, and supports an open spring ring, which is preferably conical in form, but may be circumfereutially corrugated. The ring may be attached to the bracket by means of the clamping-nut, and the up- right may be attached by any suitable clamp to a scale-pan. Clips may be used to attach the sack to the ring. 4239.-0 Lawrence, of Caerphilly, for permanent way. Points and switches. Tne stretcher-bar seoared to each tongue by a pin-aud-socket end is extended under and in contact with the stock rails, to prevent the tongues from rising. The rod may also be secured by a nut and split pin, a collar been provided on the bar to act as a stop.

Ruthin 63 Years Ago. FROM SLATER'S RUTHrN DIRECTORY OF 1819. Twenty y°ars agn we published in this j,)urnal Pigott'S Ruthin Directory of "Sixty v"ars ago" (1828). To-day we publish Slater's of sixty yeirs ago (1819). In the latter it is stated tint the ponulation of the parish in 1831 was 1,294. In 1331 it was 3,376, the great increase being attributed to p*rt of Lhn- t3 fwrog parish being added to Ruthin at th_j latter census. In 1841 the population of Ruthin pirish was 3,383, and that of Llanfwrog 1,551. At the last nm:d period the population of the town and borough of Ruthin was 2,391. In 1828 and 1849 the market days were Monday and Saturday for corn and provisions. In 182S two large markets were held 00 the Mondays fortnight bef -re and afG.:r Chiistma3 day. The fairs were on the lyth March, the Friday bofore Whit- sunday, thp 8th August, Oh September, and 19th November for cattle and p-,diary. In 1849 two large markets were held on the Monday next but one before and after Christmas day. The fairs w re on the j second Monday in January, March lyoh and 20th, April 19th and 2Cth, Friday next before Whitsunday, July 201 and 3rd, August 8:h, September 30th, Novem- ber 10th, and second Monday in December for cattle and pedlary. NOBILITY, GENTRY, &ND CLERGY Ayre, Henry, Ty Mawr. Bagot, the Right Honorable Lord, Pool Park. Barnwell, Her Edward Lowry, M.A., School House. Bulkley, Miss, Clwyd-street. Chapman, Mr Charles Henry, Castle- street. Davies, Henry, Buarthe. Denman, John, Esq Brynyffyoon. Downward, Thomas, Esq., BsLhaf ern. Griffitns, Miss, Well-street. Hugheg, the Misses Ann, Martha, and Elizabeth, Castle-street. Johnson, Rev William, Castle-street. Jones, Rev John, Llanganhafal. Jones, Mrs William, Record-street. Lloyd, Mrs, Castle-street. Maurice, Mrs, Wtll-street. Maurice, James, Esq., Well-street. Newcome, Rev Archdeacon, M.A., Cloisters. Owen, Rev Francis, Efenechtyd. Price, Miss ClwyJ-street. Roberts, Gabriel, Esq., Cefn Coch. Roberts, Goodman, the Misses Margaret and Mary, Cattle-street. Robarts, Mrs Mary, Mwrog-street. Thelwall, Rev Edward, LKnbedr. Turnor, Thomas, Esq., Pool Park. Walker, Mrs Mary, Castle-street. West, Ferderiek Richard, Esq., M. P., Ruthin Castle. Williams, Rev William, Llanychan Rectory. Wynn, Miss Ann, Record-street. Wynne, Richard Miles, Esq., Eyarth House. ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS. British School-Andrew CuSe, master Miss Hughes, mistress. Davies, William, Llanfair-street. Ellis, Mary Ann (board- ing and day), Well-street. Grammar School, Churchyard-Rev Edward Lowry Barnwell, M.A., head master; Rev William Johnson, second master. Lloyd, Elizabeth (boaiding and day),, Castle-street. National School, B,-)rtl)l n Henry Turner, master; Eiizibjth White, mistress. ATTORNEYS. Adams, Llewelyn, Well-street. I Cole, William (and Town Clerk), Town Hall. I Edwards, H Edward, Castle-street. Edwards, Robert, Plas Coch. Jones, Edward, Brynhyfryd. Peers, Joseph (and Clerk to Magistrates and Clerk of the Peace for the County), Castle-street. Price., Thomas, Reor^-str^et. AUCTIONEERS. Jones, Edward, Graig Cottage. Lloyd, Robert, Park Placa. Owen, Evan, Well-street. BANKS.. North and South Wales Bank, Church Gates (draw on the Loudon and West- minster Bank)-J ohn Maddocks, mana- ger. Savings Bank, Church vGates—Jo'an Maddoeks, manager. FIRE, &c., OFFICE AGENTS. Atlas-Robert Jones, Upper Clwyd-street. Church of England-John JoRes, Well-et. Manchester—Samuel Jones, Market-place. Pelican (life)—Samuel Jones, do. MALTSTERS. What a trade tha malting was in those days the list of maltsters' shows. Davies, Hugh, Clwyd-street. Hughes, Edward, Well-street. Hughes, John, Clwyd-street. Jones, Thomas, Clwyd-street. Owen, William, Well-street. Parry, William, Bortbyn. Pi, rc.-e, Thom ie, Upper Clwyd-street. Pierce, William, Well-street. Roberts, Hugh, Mwrog-street. Roberts, Thomas, Clwyd-street. Roberts, Thomas, Well-street. Smart, John, Well-street. Williams, Robert, Mwrog-street. It is interesting to note the change undergone in the inns, taverns, and public-houses" since then, the following being the list 60 years ago INNS, TAVERNS, AND PUBLIC- HOUSES. Anchor, Hugh L?wis, Well-street. Antelope, Evan Owen, Well-streefc. Boot, Edward Thomas, Clwyd-street. Castle Arms, John Davies, Market-place. Crown, Rowland Price, Well-street. Eagles, Thomas Morris, Clwyd-street. George, Hugh Davies, Clwyd-street. Golden Hart, Ann Jones, Well-street. Harp, Thomas Hughes, Market-place. Machine House, Henry Hughes, Well- street. Myddelton Arms, David Griffiths, Clwyd- street. Red Lion, Thomas Roberts, Clwyd-street. Royal Oak, Thomas Jones, Clwyd-street. II Spread Eagles, Robert Williams, Upper Clwyd-street. Star, David Evans, Clwyd-street. Unicorn, Evan Jones, Clwyd-street. I Waterloo, Thomas Roberts, Upper Clwyd- street. Cross Keys, William Hoyd Giiffith3. Well-street. White Horse, John Jones, Market-place. White Lion, Margaret Williams, Market- White Lion, Margaret Williams, Market- place. Wynnstay Arms, John Smart, Well- street. RETAILERS OF BEER. Griffiths, William. Market-place. Hughes, David, Well-street. Hughes, Edward, Well-street. Jones, Ann, Mwrog-street. Jones, David, M wrog-street. J>>n<?s, Ellis, Well-street. Jen's, Mary, Clwy 1-street. Jones, Mary, Well-street. Jones, Robert, Mwrog-street. JO) ce, James, Clwyd-street. Lewis, William, Well-street. Lloyd, Margaret and Grace, Market-place. Parry, Ann, Clwyd-street. Parry, Catherine Upper Clwyd-street. P.trry, Divid, Upper Clwyd-street. Pierce, Thorn as, Castle-street. Yaughan, Peter, Upper Clwyd-street. Williams, Thomas, Llanfair-street. POOR LAW UNION. (W ORKIIOUSE Rhos-street. Governor-Humphrey Jones. Matron-Sarah Jone?. Schoolmaster- William Roberts. Schoolmistress—Ann Price. Surgeon—T C Jones. Clerk to the G lardian?—Ber ;a nin Davies. COUNTY COLTIE. (Held monthly in the County Hall). Judge—Edward L^wis Richards, Esq. High Biiliff -Thomas Evans. Clerk-Thomis Gold Edwards. Bailiff—Peter Jones. COACHES. To Denbigh—the Sir Watkin, from the White Lion, at 9ight. To Mold—thj Sir Richard Buckley, from the White Lion, every morning at half past seven. Conveyance by Railway and the Mold Branch of the Chester and Holyhead Line. The nearest station is Mold, ten miles distant. There is a Coach to the station every morning. CARRIERS. To Chester—John H Williams, from his house, Well-street, Monday and Thurs- day. To Denbigh—John Jones, from Clwyd- street, Wednesday. To Mold—John Harker, from Clwyd- street, and John H Williams, from Well-street, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Successes at Gyffylllog. The Ruthin Ma'e Voice Choir won the first prize at the Gyffyllog Eisteddfod held yester- day (Thursday). On returning home in the evening they were accorded a very enthusiastic and hearty reception. The conductor, Mr R A Jones, was carried shoulder high, and was called upon for a. speech. He made a few remarks, and said I beg to thank the inhabi- tants of Ruthin for their kind support and appreciation, which is shown by their congre- gating on the Square at such a late hour. We have not always carried off the prize, and have taken a beating in a manly way, and have always given due to any deserving choir that have competed against us. I only trust the shoir will now keep together and try and aim for a higher position in other large Eisteddfods (applause). The other prize winners at Ruthin were:— Pianoforte: 1, Miss Mattie Owen; 2, Miss Miriam Mary Davies. The bardic chair was won by the Hev Benjamin Davies. This is the fifth chair be has won.

C31. Cornwallis West on the Budget Increment Taxes. Writing to the Timea Col Cornwallis West suys :—" We hear a great de^l a^out uueirned increment I caused by the community, but little is heard of the in- crease in the value of real property brought about by the owner himself wiohout the assistance uf the community. I happen to 1 wn land on the Hampshire coast, facing the Isle of Wight, wnich- when I succeeded to the estate—purely agricultural. I considered a portion of it adapted for a seaside place, and proceeded to uiifee roads, sewers, etc.—laying it out, C, in fac, for building purposes. An hotel sprang up, villas were built, water and electric light followed, and the village soon became a town in miniature, with a few tidy shops, a garage, and a working men's club, telegraph, telephone, etc. Work became plentiful, and wages rose steadily. Now, after waiting a good many years for some return for the capital invested and the trouble I have been put to, I find myself suddenly penalised for what I have done; and I am advised to stop any sale of laud on other portions of the property, because, were this not done, any adjacent land which is now in tillage would be con- sidered by a Commissioner under the Finance Bill as possible future building 0 land, and a tax would be demanded on its capital value higher than the rent it now produces as farm land. Can it be contended that such a policy, which undoubtedly must check the devolp- ment of land for building purpose, is not fatal to the material interest of the work- ing classes,whilst it cannot fait eventually to prove injurious to the whole community ?

CORVEN. STOP WATCHES FOR POLICE. The Meirionethshire Police Committee on Tuesday decided to purchase six stop watches for the use of the police in the county. Tne non u n wynn, in proposing this resolution, remarked that as they re- ceived Cl36 by fines on motorists last quarter, and as much as R85 at Corwen on the previous Friday, they could well afford to make this provision. Mr Munro Edwards complained that traps were laid in places unfair to motorists, while Sir Osmond Williams pointed out that Meirionethshire was being constantly pilloried in Motoring" and other papers, the inevitable cesult of which must be that motorists would refrain from visiting the county altogether.

£ 100 MOTOR TRAP. At Corwen Petty Sessions, on Friday, nearly Y,100 was collected in fines as the result of a police motor trap on the Holy- head road, at Corwen. Mr David Davies, M.P., was fined. Another defendant was Sir Hudson Kearley, M.P., who wrote stating that the police in Wales were unable to set proper traps. His case was adjourned. Among those penalised was Mrs Freme, of Connah'a Quay, whose fine and oott* amounted to £ 8 10s«

ST. ASAPH. CORRECTION. In oar report of the Foresters fete it was stated that W Davies, of Abergele, won the one mile flat race. This is incorrect, and the actual winner was D P Roberts, Aaut- gwilym, Bodfari. CRICKET MATCH. The return match between Wygfair and the Asaphensians was played on the County School ground on Saturday last, when on this occasion it ended in a victory for Wygfair. The score was Wygfair 40, the School 33. Mr Mainer for the School, and Mr Rees for Wygfair, bowled well. ACCIDENT. On Friday evening last while Mr and Mrs Greenhouse, of the Railway Inn, were oat driving, the young horse, driven by Mr Greenhouse, became restive, and both were thrown out. The driver escaped with a severe shaking, but, unfortunately, Mrs Greenhouse, in falling, dislocated her wrist. Sue is progressing favourably. TONIC SOLFA EX&MINATION. An examination in connection with the Tonic Sjlfa College was held at the C.M. Schoolroom on Saturday last. Mr Williams, Amlwch, was the examiner, and every candidate successfully passed the examina- tion. As soon as the official report is to hand, the names of the successful candi- dates shall appear in our columns. OLD LANDMARKS. The picturesque straw thatched cottage at Ppnycob, the property of the Celn Estate is being demolished to make room for a more up-to-date semi-detached dwellings. One wonders when it was, ereoted. The roof of straw was found to be 4-ft. in thickness, and tons of old straw have been carted away. There are three or four other straw-thatched domiciles at a place called Cornel,' and enlarged pictures of them can be seen in Railway carriages. THE ROYAL SHOW. A large contingent of agriculturists and others took advantage of the cheap facilities offered by the Railway Company to witness the exhibits at the Roial Show at Gloucester on Friday last. We under- stand local agriculturists are also interest- ing themselves with the preliminaries for an application to have the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Show to be held in St Asaph, either next or the following year. It is over ten years since it was held here, but on that occasion-it was the first and last-was highly success- ful. Of the then prominent workers aoine have joined the great majority, others are in serene retirement. DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM HUGHES. On Sunday morning last there passed away at River View Mr William Hughes, at the ripe age of 83 years. For nearly 40 years he was employed on the main roads and the streets of the city as a roadman, under the different highway authorities, and finally under the County Council, and when prevented from following his duties by advancing years and attendant infirmity he left their employ pensionless.' A County Council' is a mechanical instru- ment, devoid of feeling and sympathy, and without a conscience to trouble it. And when it had no futher use for his services, well-it did nothing for him. He was a life-long member of the Wesleyan body, and his funeral on Wednesday was largely attended by members of the denomination. The Rev D C Owen officiated at the Church and grave. He leaves a widow, son, and two daughters, and several grandsons and grand-daughters. MRS. EDWARDS OPENS FETE. On Tuesday, at Colwyn Bay, at a fete in aid of building a tower to St Paul's Church. Mrs Edwards, wife of the Bishop of St Asaph, formally declared the fete open in an appropriate little speech. She said that the object of the bazaar would command the sympathy of all. Anything which tended to beautify the church and maintain its unique surroundings must com- mend itself to all who lived in Colwyn my. A* regarded the programme of the fete, she felt that the bold assertion made on the programme bid fair to come true, Not a dull moment in the day (laughter) Every, taste had been catered for, even including the taste for motoring. In two or three years' time, possibly, If there were any space left, which did not seem possible at the present rate of growth, there would be an enclosure for aeroplanes and short voy- ages to Rhyl or Llandudno (laughter). Mrs Eiwards concluded by heartily wishing the bazaar success. A PROPHECY! A saying which has come over the herring pond warns one not to prophecy unless you know. On this occasion we are going to risk it. When the Suspensory Bill was before the House of Commons dur- ing the regime of the Liberal Government previous to the long tenure of office by the Constitutional party, the normal Govern- Illent majority was about 40, and the Welsh members as now were restive and un- manageable-and a crisis ensued-and the I adverse vote on the 1 Cordite' estimates followed, and the Government fell, and Parliament was disolved. Result of the election, twenty years in the wilderness for the Liberal party. Three attempts have been made to main the Church by means of so-called Education Bills-all a failure. The final attempt is to be made next session—and history will repeat itself—and blissful anticipation, twenty years for the stalwarts in the cool shade of opposition. I am confirmed in this opinion by a leading member of the House of Commons.

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CONFETTI AT WEDDINGS. SHOULD NOT BE USED INSIDE. CHURCH OR CHAPEL. To the Editor of the FKEE PRESS. Sir,—May we ask those who attend the different places of worship in the town to bear the following in mind when attending weddings. Many people resort to the practice of throwing rice and confetti INSIDE THE BUILDING as soon as the wedding service its over. No doubt, after they have read this letter, and thought a little of the trouble it causes to the caretakers, they will desist from this until they get outside the build- ing.-YourB, &c., EDWARD JONES, Verger of St Mary's Church. DAVID ROBERTS, Verger of St David's Church. WILLIAM JONES, Vale-street Chapel. OWEN EVANS, Capel Mawr. THOMAS JOHN EYANS, Independent Chapel. DAVID THOMAS JONES, Fron Chapel. WILLIAM BATTEN, Wesleyan Chapel. ROBERT ROYLES, 1 Baptist Chapel,

Miss E. Henrietta Williams' Marriage. Last week we announced that the marriage of Miss Ellinor Henrietta Williams, daughter of the late Sir William Grenville Williams, Bart., with Major L L wrence Williams, of Parciau, would take pi ico at Bodelwyddan Church on Thursday, August 19th." We are now inform* d, however, that the wedding day as been changed, and is now fixed for IUESI'AY, AUGUST 17th.

Social and Personal Princess Pless has left London for the Continent. Lady Roberts and family will return to Bryngwenallt, Abergele, on July 3rd. Mr Clement Edwards, M.P., spent last week-end at Wrexham. Congratulations to Lord Kenyon on his I birthday on Monday. I Dr R James Hughes, Denbigh, has re- I turnrd irom his sea trip, and got into nis practise again, and looks in full vigour and health after his very long and serious. illness. The Bishop of Bangor (formerly dean of St Asaph), is in the South of France undergoing treatment for a throat trouble, from which he has suffered periodically for some yeats. His Majesty held a levee on Friday, and amongst those presented were Second- Lieut the Hon W G Ormsby Gore, Shropshire Yeomanry, by Lord Kenyon y and Sir Arthur Osmond Williams, M.P., on appointment as his Majesty's Lieutenant for the county of Merioneth, by the Prime Minister. Amongst those present was Colonel Cornwallis West. The marriage arranged between Mr Philip H Ashworth, only son of Mr Alfred Ashworth (High Sheriff of Denbighshire), of Horsley Hall, Gresford. and Miss Muriel Vincent, younger daughter of Sir William and Lady Vincent, of D'abernon Chase, Leatherbead, Surrey, will take place on July 20th, at St Peter's, Eaton. Squsre, London, W. The Emperor of Germany called on the Duke of Westminster on board his yacht Grianaig, and also visited the French yacht Ariane and Mr Allison Armour's yacht Utowana, a few days ago. The race between the Duke of Westminster's motor-boat, Ursula, and Lord Howard de Walden's new motor-boat, Amazon, has been arranged to take place in Southampton Water during the third week in July, and should prove of an. exciting nature.

Is Calvinistic Methodism Decaying P !.t- LOSS OF MEMBERS, SCHOLARS-, AND FUNDS. Some significant facts were disclosed in 2 coonection with the general assembly of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists which' took place last week at Rhos The Statis- tical Committee submitted its report, which showed that the chapel debts, which now amounted to a totul of S665,443, had increased during the past year by X17,292, the seating accommodation had increased by 47,667, and six new chapela had been provided. In face of these facts, it is somewhat surprising to be told in the same report that the communicants num- bered 711 less than in the previous year, and further that the Committee regretted to state the Sunday-school was fast losing its hold on the people. In 1906 a decrease of 845 was reported in membership, 1,885 in 1907, and 1,995 in 1908-a total of 14,694 in three years. The collections during the past year also showed a decrease ef X5,654, while the number of adherents, including communicants anct candidates for Church membership, showed a decrease of 2,070. From the- foregoing it will be seen how misleading were the deductions based upon seating accommoclatioti, &c., drawn oy Mr Asquith. when introducing the late Disestablish- ment Bill. If the Church bad been content to incur debts to the amount of over £ 600.000, no doubt she could have built hundreds of new churches, and so largely increased her seating accommodation. But she has always refused to follow the example set by the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists in this respect.

RHUDDLAN. l THE PARISH CHurca. -S or vices next Sunday :—8 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m., Welsh 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., English. AT THE TOP.—Bhuddlan C.E. School has; done well at the scholarship examination recently held at St Asaph County School. Harold Lyne, son of Mrs Lyne, Glanllyn, stands at the top of the list with 539 marka. We heartily congratulate this promising youth, and also the head teacher, Mr Bollia Jones. W EDDING.-Tbe marriage of Miss Eliza- beth Price Jones, daughter of Mr John Jonas, G-vindy Terrace, with Mr George Wrench Hughes, Hoole, Chester, took place at the Parish Church on Sunday morning last, the vicar, Rev T W Vaughan, officiating. The bride was given awiy by her father. The best man was Mr Robert Arthur Griffiths, High-street. The brides- waids were Miss Alice Maud Jones, sister, and Miss Elizabeth Davies, Panybont. After signing the registers the Church bells pealed out a merry peal, and upon leaving the Church the happy pair re- ceived a real Welsh blessing with showers of rice from tho friends assembled. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the ro»iwence of the bride's father. Mr and Mrs Wrench Hughes will reside at Chester. CHUKOH SUXDAR SCHOOL TKEAT.—This annual event took place on Thursday, June 21th. Tea, with an abundance of bun loaf, &-c., was provided at the Upper School, when the following ladies presided at the tables:—Mrs Vaughan and Miss Ethel Vaughan, The Vicarage; Miss Enyon, Hylas; Mrs Davies, New Inn; Miss Holmes, Mrs Oldfield, King's Head; Miss Williams, Penyffordd; Misses Edith and Alice Davies, High-street; Mrs Samuel, Sandown; the Misses Hughes, Mentone; Miss Sayle, Mrs Joseph Griffiths, Mrs Huhes, Gwindy Mrs Sidebottom, Tanyr- eglwys. Owing to the heavy downpour ot rain the sports had to be postponed, greatly to the disappointment of the young folk, with a promise that they should bd held at the first favourable opportunity. Before leaving eaoh ohild was presented [with an orange.