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Messrs Clough & Co's Christmas Show and Prize Sale at Denbigh Smithfield. The above firm held their annual sale on Tuesday, disposing of 80 head of prime fat oattle, about 500 well fed sheep, and a grand Consignment of fat pigs, The following were some of the vendors:—Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm, Denbigh Mr Williams, LleWesog Hall, Mr C Hughes, Glasmor, Nantglyn Mr Davey, Maesmynan Hall Mr Lloyd. Cotton Hall; Mr P E Story, Coppy Farm; Mr Boaz Jones, Mr B A Jones, Cae Gwyn Mr R H JaDes, T) dd,) n fain, Bode.wyddan; and numerous other-. We may mlntion that. unfortunately, the latter ot the above named vendors was very late arriving with his cattle, which wero of splendid quality, one of which was a very well fed Welsb bullock beiog sold to Mrs Henry Jones, St Asaph, for the sum of .£3058. The prizes were awarded as follows; The champion prize was won by Mr Davey, Maesmynan, with the well fed Aberdeen bnllock being sold to Mr Thomas Davies, Denbigh, fort27 5a. For the best four beasts, Mrs Lloyd, Lodge Farm, with grand young ripe beasts. For the best two beasts, any age, the prize was taken by a pair of Aberdeen bullocks from Maesmynan. For the best fat heifer Mr Boaz Jones. For the best fab cow Mr R A Jones. Cae Gwyn. For the best fat bull: Mr P E Story, Coppy this being one of the heaviest beasts ever seen in the Smitbfield-i For the best fat calf: Messrs Humphreys, Goblin Farm. For the best pen of ten fat Welsh wethers: Mr Williams, L ewesog. For the second best ditto Mr Roberts, Plas Heaton Farm. lor the best pen of ten fat Welsh ewes Mr T LI Griffibhp, Tantryfan. For the second best ditto Mr Williams, Pen Ucha'r Green, Tref- nant. For the best five fat sheep Mr P E Story, Coppy Farm. For the best two bacon pigs: Mr H D Hughes, Plas Chambres, makiDg.27 8 eacb. For the best four porket pigs: Mr Williams, Btynlluarth. The silver cup given by His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J Humprey Jones), was won by a grand bullock from Maesmynan. The judges, who carried out the work to the entire satisfaction of all, were Messrs PURII, Mold, and J R Davies, Ruthin, for the cattle; and Mr William Roberts, Hereford House, for the sheep and pigs. Although trade was not as brisk as it has been, the whole ef the fat cattle were sold out.at capital prices. The pig trade was exceptionally sharp, the sheep trade being still dull.

Messrs. Leathes' Sale, Messrs Leathes had an excellent sale the entries were numerous the quality of cattle, cheep, and pigs being splendid and well up to the season's requirements. Buyers were numerous and the Auctioneers made a good clearanoe. We regret having to leave over the prize list until next week.

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Funeral of Lady Florentia Hughes. The funeral took place on Friday at St George, Abergele, of the late Lady Florentia Hughes, aged 82 year,4, wife of Mr H R Hughes, Kinmel (Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire), and daughter of the first Earl of Ravensworth. The deceased was one of the most beloved ladies in North Walej, and the funeral was marked by the extraordinarily large attendance of the working class, artisans and their wives walking for miles to attend the interment. The o ffln was carried from Ivlnmel Hall to Sc George (upwards of a mile) on the bhoulders of workmen on the estate. The chief mourners were Mr H R Hughes, Mr Seymour Hughes, aud Colonel Hughes sons), the Hon Mary Hugbes, Miss Frances and Miss Horatia Hughes (daughters), Mr and Mrs St John Charlton (sou-in-law and daughter), the Hon Liurance and Mrs Broderick (son-in-law and daughter), the Misses Charlton, Mr Alan Charlton, Mr Edward Wynne, Sir Hedworth Williamson, Bart. (nephew), and Sir Richard Bulkeley. Among those present were Lord Mostyn, Sir Herbert Lswis, the Bishop of Bangor, Colonel and Mrs Lloyd Howard, Colonel Wynn, Colonel Hughes (Ystrad), Mr MoNicoll, Colonel Mesham, Major Birch, Mr R E Birch, Mr A Foulkes Roberts. the Vicar of Abergele, Vicar of Gorsedd, Vicar of Bodelwyddan, Archdeacon Wynne Jones, the Chairman and members of the Abergele District Council, Chairman, Governors and senior scholars of the Abergele County School, as well as the leading tenants on the Kinmel estate, and tradesmen of Aber- gele The service was conducted by the Bishop of St Asaph, assisted by the Vicar of St George and the Vicar of Llanrhaiadr. The Church was crowded, and hundreds of beautiful wreaths were deposited in the sacred eiifice prior to the interment, the floral tributes of the family alone being carried 13 the grave. THE WREATHS. Over 70 beautiful wreaths were received by the family, in the shape of harps, crosses, and circular wreaths, and amongst the local senders were the following With deep and sincere sympathy,' from Mrs Arthur Heaton, Bryn Arthur, St Asaph; In loving remembrance of a life-long friend,' Mrs Griffith, Garn; 'With much sympathy.' from Colonel and Mrs John E Mellor 4 A tribute of sincere regard and affection/from Mr and Mrs Aitken;* From Mr and Mrs Pennant and the Misses Pennant, 5, Sloane Gardens;' With deepest sympathy,' from Mrs Evans, The Canonry, St Asapb 1 A token of esteem and affection,' from Mrs G L Fosbery, Bryn Elwy I With deep sympathy,' from Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Rhagatt; From Mra and Misses Walthall, St Asaph 4 From Mrs Williams Wynn and Miss Helen Wiliiatns Wynn with deep regret 1 In affectionate re- m,,nibranee,' from Mrs Duncan Miller; 'With deep sympathy,' from the Servants of Kinmel Estate; 1 As a token of deep regret from the Kinmel Servants and Park employees From the members and officials of the Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council, with deep sympathy;' 'In food remombrance,' from the Rector and Mrs Jenkins With deep sym- pathy,' from Dr and Mrs H 0 Ilughes; 'In affectionate remembrance,' from Lord and Lady Mostyn and Miss Mostyn; With sincere sympithy,' from Mr Llewelyn Heaton, Rhyl; With deep sympathy,' from Mr and Mrs George Blezard; From Mr and Mrs J R Lloyd-Williams, Sandford Lodge, Wavertree; I With i affectionate regards/from Major and Mrs Birch In remembrance,' Mr and Mrs T Owen Watts; In memory,' Mr and Mrs Richard Birch In remembrance with deepest sympathy,' Mr Watts, Mrs Watts, and Miss Watta From Colonel and Mrs Cornwallis West; 4 With deepest sympathy,' from Mr A Foulkes and Alice In ever affectionate re- membrance," L'ysmeiiehion 4 The Governors, Staff and Pupils, Abergele County School; Mr and Mrs Walter Ularke; With much sympathy,' from Mr and Mrs Arthur Richard- son, Hafcd.

The Late Lady Florentia Hughes. Mr. Hughes, of Kinmel, and his Family have baen the recipients of so miny kind letters of sympathy with them in their great sorrow that hitherto they have found it impossible to reply to them all as they could have wished, and as they eventually hope to do. In the meantime, through the courtesy of the Press, they beg to convey to their kind correspondents, as well as to the donors of so many beautiful Wreaths, and to all those who attended tLe Funeral, their heartfelt thanks for so gratifying a demonstration of sym- pathy and of kind neighbourly fed.ng.

KING LEOPOLD'S ILLNESS LAST GOOD-BYES. King Leopold of Belgium, who had for some time past been in failing health, suffer- ing from various troubles, took a turn for the worse at the week-end, and on Sunday and Monday his condition became critical, the principal cause of trouble being strangulation of the bowels, for which an operation was considered necessary, and arrangements were made for its performance on Tuesday morning. King Leopold, it is stated, fully realised his precarious condition, and on Monday, his mind being quite clear, he was occupied for a lengthy period in dealing with various official and business matters. EXTREME UNCTION ADMINISTERED. The Brussels correspondent of the Stand- ard sends the following story of what oc- curred on Monday in the chamber of the dying monarch at Laeken Feeling weaker, he says, the King asked to see his near relatives and personal friends, but first he decided he would bid farewell to those officials of the Court who had ever been nearest to him. To the Comte d'Oultrement, Marshal of the Court, his Majesty said You have served me well for more than twenty years. I am grateful. Before I die I want to tell you so. My thanks." The words of the King were too much for the count, who left the chamber in tears. Afterwards his Majesty called for the Prin- cess Clementine, his favourite daughter, whom he kissed several times, telling her not to cry, and that he felt quite strong. The Princess was led from the room in a semi- fainting condition. Other relatives were then bidden farewell to, including Prince Albert, his Majesty s nephew and heir-presumptive. J -tr: j. 1-h..f tin* T,ast Sacra- 111611 tne XVlIlg ucaucu cnent should be administered to him. 1,U9. he received at the hands of the Cardinal Mercier, cure of Laeken, being fully conscious the while. The scene in the chamber is said to have been an impressive one. All the princes and high officers of State were present while the last rite of the Roman Catholic Church was administered to their Sovereign. When the service was concluded the King tried to raise himself from' the bed to thank the officiating priest and to take his hand, but the effort was too much for him. Princess Louise of Coburg telegraphed to the dying monarch asking him to allow her to see him, her father, once more, but what answer has been returned to this request, which was couched in touching terms, is not known beyond the walls. <

AEROPLANE TURNS TURTLE, ACCIDENT TO GERMAN CAPTAIN. The Berlin correspondent sends particulars of the cause of the accident to Captain Engel- hardt, a pupil of Mr. Orville Wright, who fell from a height of about 30ft. while under- taking an ascent with a Wright two-decker. Apparently there was a defect in the steering- gear, which became jammed. The biplane turned turtle, and came down with a crash. The Captain, who was only extricated from the fragments with s^me diffi- culty, was taken to the nearest hospital, where he will be obliged to remain for two or three weeks. Fortunately his injuries are such that there is no cause to fear for his life. The flying machine was smashed to atoms, with the exception of the motor, which, after undergoing repair, will be available for future use. Captain Engelhardt had already under- taken more than 100 ascents, on several of which he was accompanied by a passenger, so that he had acquired a feeling of absolute security in the air before this accident occurred.

M.P.'S BENEFACTIONS. I THE LATE MR. COBBOLD & IPSWICH. By the will of the late Mr. Felix Cobbold, M.P., for Ipswich, that town has benefited to the extent of over £ 30,000. He has left E20,000 invested in Corporation Stock, at 3 per cent., to the Town Council, and the inte- rest on this is to be used for the purchase or housing of works of art in connection with the museum. He also directed that forty-five acres of land near the town, which he re- cently purchased, shall be made over to the Corporation, for use as playing fields, for which purpose it is now used to some extent. The land is to be fenced at the expense-of his estate.

DEATH OF LADY LURGAN. The death is announced of Lady Lurgan, which occurred on Sunday night after an ill- ness of about three months' duration. Her Ladyship, who was the daughter of Earl Cadogan, was married to Lord Lurgan in 1893. She was thirty-eight years of age.

LABOUR BUREAU FOR JUVENILES. In connection with tho movement for se- curing for boys apprenticeships to trades, and thus preventing their drifting into the casual labour ranks, the Stirling School Board has decided to establish a Labour Bureau for juveniles. A register will be kept of the boys about to leave school, and the trades they wish to follow, for the information of em- ployers, and all children, after leading school, up to the age of sixteen, may also place their names on the register.

SUFFRAGETTE CASE WITHDRAWN. The case of the King v. Morton Brown was mentioned on Monday to the Lord Chief Jus- tice and Justices Ridley and Darling, sitting as a Divisional Court of the King's Bench Division. The matter arose on an application of Miss Laura Ainsworth, who was one of the Suffra- gette hunger strikers in Winson Green Prison, Birmingham, for a rule directed to the stipendiary magistrate of Birmingham (Mr. Brown), the Governor of the prison (Captain Percy Green), and the medifcal offi- cer (Dr. Helby), to show cause why a sum- mons should not be issued for assault follow- ing the forcible feeding of the applicant in prison. The court some time ago granted the rule, which was now in the list for argument. Counsel for the movers of the rule now stated that, having regard to the decision in the case of Leigh v. Gladstone, heard on Thursday last we-jk, he would not proceed with the matter, and he asked that the rule should be discharged. Their Lordships thereupon discharged the rale with coats.

Ruthin Tontine Society. ANOTHER JtiWJOKD YEAH. The (igth annual meeting of this flourish- ing Society wan held at the Old Wine Vtults, on Monday, when a large number was present. The chair was taken by this year's vice-proaident, Councillor Edward Thomas. The secretary (Mr J E Morris), in submittimg his annual report, said My report for this year if very short and also very satisfuctory. The Society started this year with 111 members, being an in- crease of one over the previous year. Out of these, eight have forfeited their claims upon the Society by reason of dt fault in payment of the subscriptions, leaving a total membership at the present time of 103. I am pleased to state that we have been practically free from sickness daring the year, so far as claims on the sick funds go. In fact, the only amount paid was in respect of one week's illness of a member. I have again to thank all the officials, especially the members of tho Committee for the kind and spontaneous way in which they have assisted me during the year" (oheers). The Vice-President (Councillor E Thomas) was unanimously promoted to the office of President, and, in returning thanks for the honour they had bestowed upon him, referred to the useful object of the Society and its continued success. It was (he uaid) a simple way of accumulating a few shillings which would amount into pounds for the Society on Friday and which would make the members (provided they were blessed with health and strength) in a position to have a merry Christmas, which he hoped and trusted they and all their families would have (obeors). The following officer's were then unani- mously elected Vice-president. Mr Joseph Davies, Boar's Head trustees, Messrs T J Rouw and R Beech auditors, Messrs C F Thompson and J LI Roberts treasurer, Mr J Hitchin; secretary, Mr J E Morris. A new Committee of 13 members was also appointed. Several new members were afterwards proposed. The annual distribution of. the funds will take place on Friday (to-night), when a dividend (beating all previous records) of aC2 148 each member will be paid The Society will recommence business on Monday, the 20th inst., whet new members may be enrolled for the owning year.

HEALTH OF THE AIR-MY. STEADY IMPROVEMENT SHOWN. The report of the Army Medical Depart- ment for 1908 shows that a steady improve- ment in the health of the Army has taken place since 1899, the diminution in sickness being jmost marked from 1904, whenthedisturb- ing influences of the South African War may be said to have passed off. Within tbe decade the effective strength of the Army, as indi- cated in constantly diminishing sick rates, has been raised by 5,776 men. Wastago through deaths and invaliding has been re- duced by 2,900 men yearly. Statistical tables of the relative incidence of disease in the armies of the Great Powers show that for all diseases the highest admis- sion ratio-namely, 1,172*0 per 1,000—is again that of the army of the United States. CHIEF CAUSE OF REJECTIONS. Concerning recruits, it is reported that the physical standards for the various arms did not materially alter from those required in the preceding year. During the year 61,278 recruits were inspected, 17,293 were rejected on inspection, and 644 more were declared unfit within three months of enlistment, these rejections being respectively 31'49 and 1'52 per 1,000 less than those discharged in the previous ten years. The most frequent causes of rejection were loss and decay of many te-eth-53-51 per 1,000 inspected. ATTENTION TO TEETH. There can be little doubt," the report concludes, that if men are taught to care for and preserve the teeth they possess, a lower standard of dental sufficiency need be exacted. The issue of tooth-brushes to the troops has been of unquestionable value in this respect. Th, life of masticatory suM- ciency has bean prolonged, but much remains to be done still to educate the men in the proper use of these appliances. It is to the early education of the child in the care of its teeth that we must look for an improvement in the dental armament of the recruit." Of the recruits inspected 49,580 came from England and Wales, 5,159 from Scotland, 6,088 from Ireland, and 451 from the British Colonies and foreign countries.

ABDUL HAMID IN EXILE. EX-SULTAN GUARDED NIGHT & DAY. Interesting particulars of Abdul Hamid's life in the Villa Allatini, at Salonika, are published at Constantinople. The ex-Sultan does not live alone in his exile. He has with him two sons, Abdul Rahim Effendi and Abid Effendi, hia three daughters, eleven women of his former harem, and thirteen servants. A company of infantry 100 strong, some fifty gendarmes, a dozen policemen, three super- intendents of police, and twelve officers main- tain constant watch on the villa and its ap- proaches. All round the house and grounds a body of sentries, distant 60ft. from one an- other, keep watch and ward by day and night. Abdul Hamid does not suffer from his con- finement. It must be remembered that dur- ing the thirty-three years of his reign he had not lived oth«rwise, for he rarely left his palace at Yildiz, which was but a gilded captivity. What is rather new to him are peace and security. He has no more anxie- ties, no more conspiracies to frustrate, no espionage to organise, no revolts to punish; in a word, no more of the feverish, tormented, uncertain life of his reign. He appears, in- deed, to be pleased1 with his new existence. No longer does he suffer from his former frequent and terrible fits of passion. He is now a simple citizen who, after a long life of hard work, intends to enjoy his ease. As soon as he began to settle down to his new life he asked for his carpentering tools, is the use of which he was ever an expert, and numerous novels from his library.

MR. BURNS BREAKS SILENCE. EXCITED STREET SCENES. The election campaign in Battersea was opened on Monday night amid scenes of ex- citement. The statement that Mr. John Burns was to addrese a meeting composed solely of his supporters and workers at tho Town Hall attracted a large crowd to the vicinity long before the time fixed for the commencement of the proceedings. The process of admission was of a compli- cated and lengthy character, owing to the fact that the credentials of every intending auditor were strictly scrutinised, even those provided with tickets being required to pro- duce the letters which accompanied them. A large force of police was on duty. Socialists had assembled outside the prin- cipal entrance to the hall. and one or two rushes were made to the door, but the stewards on duty, assisted by the police, suc- cessfully resisted the invasion. Mr. W. Willis presided at the meeting in the hall, from which the Press were excluded. I- is understood that Mr. Burns declared his support of the Budget, dealt in detail with the legislation of the past Session, and ex- plained his recent silence by the fact that he was strenuously engaged in the work of hia department. He was accorded a vote of con- fidence. „ Outside, meanwhile, cheers for Mr. Burns and the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow alternated with cheers for the Social Revolution and the singing of The Red Flag." At the conclusion of Mr. Burns s meeting there was a storm of cheering as his supporters left the hall. All opposition, was drowned when Mr. Burns appeared and walked down Lavender Hill. Several police- men escorted him, but not a Suffragette was to be seen. A Socialist shook his hand in Mr. Burns's face, with an offensive epithet. The constables seized the man by the collar, and pulled him back; but Mr. Burns turned round and said, Leave him alone poor chap he's mad." A crowd of several thou- sand people followed Mr. Burns to his house.

BURNT-OUT WORKGIRLS. PITIFUL SCENES AT BRAINTREE. Piteous scenes were witnessed on Friday morning when several hundred girls, who had been employed at the Braintree Silk Works, which were demolished by fire the previous night, assembled at the mill. Many of them bad walked in as far as six miles from the rural parishes of Felsted, Notley, and Brad- well, and ignorant of the disaster which had happened in the night had, according to their custom, brought their day's food with them in baskets. Many of the girls burst into tears at the sight of the destruction which had been wrought, for the up-to-date and new spinning mill which they left the previous night was a heap of ruins. Some of the workers lost what to them were valuable belongings, for everything left in the mill perished in the flames. Only the little wooden mill built by the late W. 'Samuel Courtauld in 1810 re- mains of the five buildings of the famous silk firm of Samuel Courtauld and Co. The loss to the firm, v, hicii runs into neveral hundred thousand pounds, is fully covered by insurance, but the loss to the 450 girls employed there is irreparable, for their livelihood is gone. At least twelve months must elapse before the factory can lie rebuilt, 1 11.. J-i a-i.I H" f'n.nunn ..f. l'nL..f..01rl ann uie .Hll", ,uelUlH' _1.(" ihusivju and Booking will also be interfered with, as all the spinning is done at the Braintree mill.

BAKERS' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. London master bakers have decided that there shall be no baking of bread on Christ- mas Day, Sunday, and Boxing Day, and that 0 110 Christmas boxes be given to customers.

RATS, MICE, MOLES, COOKROACHES and BEETLES, greedily eat Harrison's Reliable Rat Poison. Cats and dogs will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave na smell. Prioes 6d., is., 2s. 3d., and 3s. 8d., Postage 2d.—G. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for St. Asaph J. Emrys Jonee, Chemist. Denbigh Harrison Jones & Co.. High Street. Ruthin: Rouw & Sons, Chertiste, St. Peter's Square. Jtofctweycoed; A. Parry, -jig j

I J Death of Miss Townshend, OF CAE DAT. We regret to announce the death of Mi-s Emily Townshend, at her residence, Cap Dai, on Wednesday evening. The sad event came upoa her friends with great suddenness, for few knew that she was ill. Rather more than a week before she contracted a cold, which gradually de- veloped into bronchitis and pneumoui*. Dr James Hughes, her medical attendant, was called in, but daath resulted from heart failure. Miss Townshend and her sister had lived for many years with their aunt, Mrs Mostyn, at Segrwyd and, since her death, they have livad at -Cste Dai, The funeral, which will be private, will leave Cae Dai at 12.30 to-day (Satur- day) for Llanrhaiadr, where the interment will take place. Miss Townshend was one of fire daughters of the late Mr George Townshend, who marriad Elizabeth, daughter of Mr E J Manning. She was I a sister of Mr Charles W Townshend, I J.P., D.C., of Trevallyn House, and of Cheltenham. She was a nieca of the late General Townshend, of Trevallyn of Mrs CunlIffe" wife of Canon Canliffe, of Cae Dai and. of Mrs Mostyn, of Segrwyd. She was also connected with the Main- warings, the Hughes (Ystrad), and many other families in Cheshire and North Wales. Miss Townshend was a lady most highly esteemed, not only in her own circle, but amongst all classes of the townspeople. Identified with the life and good work of the town and district she gave financial help and real personal service on its be- ) half. For some years she haq been vie i- ) president of the Reading and Recreation room, an institution founded by her aunt, Mrs Mostyn, and in which Miss Townshend all her lifetime took great interest. Such benevolent institutions as the Nursing Institute, the Denbigh Cloth- ing Club Benevolent Institution and the Infirmary found in her a valuable sup- porter. A sincere and earnest Church- woman, everything that apportained to the Church received her strenuous support. Her last public work we believe was that of one of the lady stallholders at the recent Church sale of work, in which she wa* greatly interested. Kind and con- siderate to the poor, she will be greatly I missed by all, and her departure has left the town and district decidedly the poorer. Much sympathy is extended to her sister, Miss D Townshend, who has been her constant companion, thqy having resided together for practically their lifetime.

SCENES IN A DUBLIN CHURCH. Extraordinary scenes took place in St. John's Church (Church of Ireland), Sandy- mount, Dublin, on Sunday, when a number of young men objected to the methods of the Rector, alleging that they were contrary to the rubrics and canons of the Book of Com- mon Prayer. When the Rev. F. S. Le Fanu was preaching on Absolution they began coughing, sneezing, hissing, and hooting to drown the preacher's voice. Mr. Bruce, the assistant clergyman, on leaving the church was greeted wh groans and shouts of Traitor!

I RUTHIN. BOARDING OUT WORKHOUSE CHILDREN: Letter held over till over next week. LATE TRAIN. A lato train will leave Denbigh for Ruthin a 11 31J. m. on Christmas Eva, calling at th stations of Llanrhaiadr and Rhewl. j OMISSION. In the report, of Mr By ford's Christmas sale of fat stock the name of Mr F.vaus, Tynycaeau Farm, Kuthiu, who won the first and sscond prizes for the best tat beast fed on Palatine Cake, was omitted. APPOINTMENT. Mr Herald Joues,.soti of Mr and Mrs Jones, 20, Castle-street, has obtained an appointment in M sssrs Hore & Co's Private Bank, London Mr Jonos is to be congratulated on his appoint- ment in such a high class bauking firm. SCHOLASTIC APPOINTMENT. A Joss to the town will be the departure of Mr W R Owen, the popular headmaster of the Council Schools, who, out of a large number of applicants, was appointed headmaster of Rhohddu Councill School at the Denbighshire Education meeting held at Chester on Friday. CONTROVERSY re YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. We received on Thursdiy evening a long com nunic^tion from Mrs E Fielding, Pirk Cot- tage. Ruthin, replying to Gwynedd's criticism of the election of the Committee. Great presure on our space of advertisements compels m to hold over Mrs Fielding's communication until next week. CHOIR. The Ruthin Male Voice Choir will give a Sacred Concert on Sunday evening next at 8 o'clock, under the conductorship of Mr R A Jones, at the Town Hall, thus giving the towns- people who have hitherto supported them so well an opportunity of hearing the pieces which have been rehearsed for competition at the Rhyl Eisteddfod on Boxing Day. MUSIC AND LITERATURE. A literary and musical meeting was held at the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, the Rev R Garratt Robberts presid- ing. The following programme was gone through :-Ton oynnulleidfaol; solo, Mr Wm. Morris recitation, Mr Robert Williams trio, Miss Williams, Mr Morris, aDd Mr Fred Jones; solo, Mr F Jones; duet, Miss Florrie Wil- liams and Mr W Morns; quartette, Mr F Jones, Mr W Morrisg Mrs Garratt Roberts, and Miss Williams. The accompaniments were by Miss Williams. KING'S VISIT TO AN OLD FRIEND. On Tuesday, His Majesty, accompanied by the Duchess of Westminster and Prince and Princess Henry of Pless motored from Eaton to call upon Lady Olivia Fitzpatrick. grand- mother of the duchess of Westminster, and many years ago one of the Ladies-in-Waitiog to her lite J^Iajesty Queen Victoria. Lady Olivia, who i?now 86 years of age, it can be conjectured, was delighted with the thought- fuluess of his Majesty in paying her such a welcome visit. After a stay of olose upon half an hour his Majesty and party returned to Eaton Hall. FOOTBALL. To-morrow (Saturday) Pant Blue Stars are to play at Ruthin in the third round for the St Martin's Cup. As this is the last round prior to the semi-final, the visitors, who come from beyond Oswestry, are expected to put up a good fight. Ruthin will be represented by the following:—H Wynn Owen, goal; Jack Thomas and Ivor Jones, backs; W R Owen, W A Evans, and G Rowlands, half-backs; W Goodwin, W Williams, Hugh Evans, Dick Thomas, and Jim Williams, forwards and as there is every prospect of a fine game, it is hoped there will be a record number of spectators. Kick-off 2.30 p m., prompt. Y.W. CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The first meeting of the Ruthin branch of the Young Women's Christian Association was held in the Y. W.C A. Room, in Prior-street, on Friday evening, the chair beiDg taken by Mrs W R Evans (Heulfre). Appropriate addresses were delivered by the Rev T Prichard and the Rev R Ernest Jones. A large number were present, and after the meeting, many members were enrolled. The Hon Mrs H B Hawke has kindly consented to act as president for the coming year. It has been decided that the large and commodious room shall be open every evening at 5 o'clock to members of the Association.. Those who take an interest in the Ruthin Branch of the Association should communicate with either of the secretaries, Mies Evans (Heulfre), Ruthin, and Miss Roberts, Beswick House, Ruthin. TABERNACLE LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. The fifth meeting ot the above Society took place on Thursday at the Tabernacle School- room. The meeting was of a miscellaneous character, and proved a great success. Mr R W Davies presided over a large audience. Among the singers who took part and sang very effectively were Miss Carrie Jones, Miss lJora Williams, Mr George Jones, Mr W Eilis, and Mr Ellis Davies as soloists. The quartette, consisting of Miss Dora Tho- mas. Mias Morgan, Messrs R A Jones and W Ellis gave charming renderings of old Celtic airs. Mr Wynne Roberts also delighted the audience with recitations. During the evening there wore throe competitions, comprising impromptu speaking, reading pieces without punctuation, and translating English Idioms into Welsh. These proved very inter- esting, and many took part. The Rev. R R Parry and Mr J Clarke Jones acted as adjudi- cators. The accompauists for the evening were Miss Dora Thomas and Miss Edith Wil- liams.

Ruthin Fur & Feather Show. ANOTHER GaE\T SUCCESS. Thii iiiii) ud I shuw was Ueid yesterday (Thurs- day), and from every point of view was a great success. Although the attendance in the afternoon was not large, there was a record at- tendance in the evening. The entries showed an increase and numbered this year 533 as against 464 last year, and there was in addition this year 49 school children's exhibits. The in- crease in the entries was more noticeable in the cage birds and poultry sections. In comparison with last year the quality of the exhibits was a great deal better. The exhibition of roots and grain was excellent and a credit to the distriot. Mrs Swetenhauri in a few well-chosen remarks gracefully opened the show. Apologies for absence were received from Mr Lloyd of Rbagatt and Mrs Currey. The show committee were fortunate in having Mr H II Springmann, J. P., as their president Mr Vincent) Johuson as vice-president, and the following ladies as patronesses: Mrs Sweteo- ham, Mrs Currey, Mrs Calvert, Mrs Theodore Fouw, Miss Jenkins (Colomendy), and Miss Green. The officers, who discharged their duties ad- mirably, wer,Messrs R Gee (chairman of committee), W T A Jones (hon treasurer), R Vincent Johnson (hon solicitor), and Messrs T and W Leathes (auctioneers). The judges, who gave every satisfaction, were :-Poultry, table poultry, and egga, Mr W Birch, Seaforth; pigeons, rabbits, and cats, Mr A H Edwardson, Birkenhead cage birds, Mr H Tams, Longton; vegetables and roots, Messrs h Bennett and J Kelle't; bread, Mr E Roberts, Rbyl; drawing, Messrs E J Roberts and W Pierce, Denbigh butter, Miss Roberts, Lleweni hall; honey, Superintendent Woollam, Denbigh. Mr Pierce Williams, Ban- gor, again gave his valuable services as show superintendent. The secretarial duties were most efficiently carried out by Mr W E Roberts, Preswylfa, who is to be congratulated on his success. A novelty of the show was the exhibition of two birds of an uncommon type by Mr John Williams, Clwyd-street, who showed a blaok bullfinch and a white sparrow. The famous Black and White entertainers gave a grand concert in the evening, at which there was a very large and appreciative audi- ence. Miss Gladys Gee and Miss Glynne Jones were in charge of the sheep-guessing com- petition. The following is the PRIZE LIST. OPEN TO NORTH WALES. POULTRY. Turkey, cock or hen—1 and be Jos Greene, Hermitage Poultry farm, near Buthin. 2 Miss Leathes, Wern fawr. 3 Tom Williamson, Derwen hall. vhc W W Christopherson, Derwen. Goose or gander—1 Tom Williamson. 2 W W Christopherson. Duck or drake—1 and he Jos Greene. 2 Peter Roberts, Ruthin. 3 W H Davies, Pwllheli. Indian game, cock or hen-l Jos Greene. 2 Alec Hyslop, Llangollen. 3 Charles Harris. vhc E J Jones, Chwilog. he Henry Norcross, White Lion, Denbigh. Game, Cock or hen—1 and 2 T H Edwards' Chirk. 3 J Tod, Chirk, vho P Holland, Chirk' he R H Mason, he J Williams, c W H Davies. Langshan, cock or hen—1 Alec Hyslop. 2 J J Williams, Union lodge, Ruthin. Orpington, cock or ben-l J L Williams, Towyn, Merioneth. 2 W E Samuel, Wrexham. 3 Morris Jones, Carnarvon, vbo Alex Hyslop. c Joseph Greene, c George Hughes, Tanybryn, Llandudno Plymouth rock, cock or ben-l W E Samuel. 2 W H Davies. vbc J A Valuer, Llandudno Black or White Wyandotte, cock or hen.-l and c A E Lloyd, Uchelfryn, Bagillt. 2 Jos Greene. 3 A H Entwistle, Llangollen, vho Jas Davies Llangollen, he WE Samuel Wyandotte, cock or hen-l Roberts, Bros., Llanbedr. 2 L P McClelland, Llangian, Pwllheli. 3 and c Jos Greene. vhc and he H Simpkin. Minorca cock or hen-l E J Jones, Chwilog. 2 and vhc Roberts Bros., Llanbedr. 3 Morris Jones. c B Sockett, Llanymyneoh, S.O. Leghorn—1 R Williams, Ponkey. 2 Miss Williams Roberts, Denbigh. he W E Samuel. Game bantam—1 J J Raybould, Bangor. 2 Alec Hyslop, 3 E J Jones, Chwilog. vhc Tom Ratcliffe, Broughton. he R V Jones, Llan- gollen, Bantam—1 and 3 Miss N Hyslop, Llan- gollen. 2 E J Jones. vbc Llew Williams, Penmaenmawr. he Emrys Jones, Denbigh. Any other variety nob before mentioned-I and 2 Jos. Green. 3 W H Davies, Pwllheli, he J A Walker. 0 W Jones, Blaenau Festiniog. Selling class, any variety- 1 Miss N Hyslop. 2 J A Walker. 3 Charles Harris, St Martin's. vhc J Green, he H Simpkin. c W E Samuel. Selling class, any variety—1 Roberts Bros. 2 Herbert Edwards, Eyton. 3 W E Samuel, vhc, he, and c Jos. Green, he J A Walker. ho Tom Williamson. PIGEONS. Show homer, cock or hen-l Owen Williams. 2 Llew Williams. 3 J orss and Veiling, Llan- fairfechan. vhc D Beadles, Holywell. he John Williams, he Owen Williams, Bangor. ho Llew Williams. Flying Homer, cock or hen—1 G J Jones, Oaklauds, Llangollen, 2 Aleo Hyslop. 3 G J Jones, he LI Williams. Fantail or Jacobin, cock or hen—1 Emrys Jones. 2 Henry Butler, Hawarden. 3 Wm Owen, 4 Belmont street, Bangor. Tumbler, cock or hen-I and 2 specials and 3 H Williams. 2 G J Jones. Magpie, cock or hon- 1 and special Nelson Jorss, Nelson villa, Llanfairfechan. 2 and 3 John Williims. Any other variety not before mentioned—1 and 2 LI Williams. CAGED BIRDS. Ticked or Variegated Yorkshire Canary—1 W H Williams, Beaumaris. 2 R Wade-o". Wrexham. 3 J 0 Williams, Baogor. vhc 0 H Roberts, Denbigh, he William Price, Pout- ruffydd, Trefnant. 0 J W Hughe,4, Rutbin Clear Yorkshire Canary—1 R W Thompson, Llandudno. 2 Walker and Alcoek. Couway. 3 J W Pritchard, Carnarvon, vhc 0 H Roberts. c William Butler, Ruabon. Norwich, any variety-1 and special W H Williams. 2 and c Wm Winnard, Carnarvon. 3 R E Griffiths, Llandudno. Light or Variegated Mule—1 2 and vhc Trevor Williams, Ruthin. 3 liiehard Hughes, 2G Water street, Penygroes. Dark Mule, any variety—1 and special Wm Winnard. 2 and ho William Butler, Ruabon. 3 Mac Roberts, Ruthin. vhc John Williams, Ruthin. British Goldfinch—1 he and special Robert Parry, Carnarvon. 3 D E Williams, Denbigh, vha Jimes Williams, Denbigh, c Edward Jones, rarnarvon. British Goldfinch, la09 -1 John Williams. 2 R D Watson, Cerrigydruidion. 3 James Williams. vhc Richard Hughes, Penygroes. he R H Hughes, Kuthin. c K E Griffiths, Carnarvon. Any other variety British bird—1 and special Miss Dilys Williams, Ruthin. 2 Mr Leary, Bala. 3 James Williams, Denbigh. vhc R II Hughes, Ruthin, he and c William Price, Trefnant. Selliug class—1 J Salisbury. 2 and vhc E E Gtiffiihs, Llandudno. 3 J 0 Williams, Bangor. he John Williamii. Itiithin. c W H Williiims. c William Butler, Ruabon. Best pet bird for children—1 and 2 Trevor Williams, Rutbin. 3 R H Hughes, Kuthin. RABBITS. Best Dutch or English-1 John Rowlands, PwllheH. 2 Gwilym Williams, Prior-street. 3 Morgan, Pwllheli. Rabbit, any variety, buck or doe—1 John Rowlands, Pwllheli. 2 and vhc Miss E G Jonos. Rhewl. 3 Miss M E Jones, Rhewl vhc Minnie Lloyd, Rutbin. he Miss M E Owen, Ruthin, he Jos. Holdon, Llanfair- fechan. CATS. Cat, any variety—1 Mrs H Ellis, Llan- rhaiadr. 2 Miss M H Williams, Comen. 3 Mrs Vaughan Jones, Denbigh, vho Miss E Anderson, Rutbin. vhc Emlyn Davies, Ruthin. TABLE POULTRY. Best turkey—1 W W Christopherson. 2 Miss Leathes. Best goose—1 Tom Williamson. Best couple of rfucks 1 Mrs Davies, Clawdd- newydd. 2 Tom Williamson. Best couplo of chickens-1 Miss Dilys Williams, Ruthin. 2 Tom Williamson. 3 Capt Hawke, Ruthin. EGGS. B^t 6 brown eggs 1 J M William;, Ruthin 2 and c Mis Leathes. 3RD J JOes. Brick field. he Capt Hawke. Best 6 white c g<*s—1 Thomas Jones, Cas' 11' farm. 2 John Goodwin, Ruthin. BUTTER. Best 31bs of fresh butter-1 W W Christopherson. Best 4lb White Loaf-Mri Parry Jones, Park road, Ruthin. he Mrs.Evan Roberts. Best, 41b White Loaf (open)—1 and 2 Thomas J oues, LI verpool house, he John Roberts,Eagles stores. Best 41b' Brown Loaf (open)—1 Thomas Jones, 2 and be W Parsons, Railway stores HONEY. Best 31b bottles of Honey—1 and vho J Humphreys, Rutbin. POULTRY. Duck or drake—1 Henry Roberts, Ruthin. 2 and he Peter Roberts, Ruthin, 3 F G Evans, Llanrhaiadr vicarage, vho Joti Greene. Game, any variety (including Indian)—1 R Williams, Llanarmon. 2 J M Williams, Rathin. vho Henry Roberts, Ruthin. Plymouth Rock, cock or hen-l and 2 R C Williams, Ruthin. 3 J E Randies, Ruthin. he F G Evans, Llanrhaiadr. Wyandotte, cook or hen—1 Roberts Bros. 2 and vhc Jos Greene. 3 Capb the Hon H B Hawke. Orpirgton, cock or hen—1 Tom Williamson. 2 John Goodwin, Ruthin. 3 R Williams, Llanarmen. vhc David Edwards. Leghorn, oock or hen-2 and he Mrs Gee, Ruthin. Minorca, cock or hen-I, 2, and 3 Roberts Bros. he Tom Williamson. Bantam, any variety, cock or hen—1 Miss Amy H Greene. 2 and he Roberts Bros. 3 W Merris, Derwen. Fowl, any other variety not before mentioned -1 and 2 Joseph Greene. 3 Robert Williams, he Tom Williamson. 0 D Edwards. Best pair of pullets, batched in 1909-1 and D Edwards, (Jyufal. 3 Joseph Greene. vhc Tom Williamson. COTTAGERS. Best Fowl, any variety—1 R Williams. 2 John Owen, Ruthin. 3 Thomas Roberts, Ruthin. he Robert H Hughes, Ruthin. PIGEONS. Best Flying Homer—1 Ithel Humphreys, Ruthin. 3 Mrs Williams. Any variety-Special F G Evans, LJan. rhaiadr. 2 W Brocklehurst, Ruthin. 3 J R Roberts, Ruthin. CAGED BIRDS. Best Canary, any variety—1 2 and special J W Hughes. 3 Willie Davies.. Best British Goldfinch—1 and special John Williams. 2 R Williams. 3 and c W Edwards. vhc Henry Roberts, ho Edward Davies, Llan- dyrnog. Best British Bird—1 2 and special Miss Dilys Williams. 3 D Williams. vhc R H Hughes. he Mac Roberts, c T Williams. VEGETABLES. Best 6 Potatoes (flat)—1 J Jones, Paradwys, Clocaenog. Best 6 Potatoes (round)—1 Mrs Williamson. 2 R Lloyd, Hengoed. Best 2 Heads Celery—1 R T Hughes, Rutbin. 2 J R Ellis. Best 4 Beetroots—J Humphreys, Ruthin. Best 4 carrots-1 Mrs Smith, Ty Bedw. Best 6 onions—1 J Roberts. Ruthin. Best 6 shallots-l R Hughes, Ruthin. 2 Fred Roberts, Llanbedr. FRUIT. Best 6 cooking apples—1 William Roberts, Well-street. 2 Capt the Hon H B Hawke. Best 6 dessert apples-l William Roberts. 2 John Roberts, Ruthin. ROOTS. Best 4 mangolds—1 J H Williams, Rathin. 2 John Ewart Williams, Ruthin. Beat 4 swedes-l J H Williams. 2 W Davies, Olocaenog. Best 4 common turnipe-l R Lloyd, Hen- goed. 2 Mrs Williamson. GRAIN. Best peck of wheat, grown in 1909-1 R Lloyd. 2 Mrs Jones, Llanrbydd. Best peck of barley, ditto—1 Frank J Jones, Ruthin. 2 Mrs Jones. iv ^b f- Best peck of oats, ditto—1 R Lloyd 2. John Evans, Llanbedr. THE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. In the competition open to elementary school ohildren the following were the winners —Freehand drawing in outline, finished with a pen—1 Herbert James Jocies. 2 (divided) Thomas Davies, Llanarmon J and N Picker- ing, and G Lloyd Roberts. Freehand drawing of a bitd, fruit, flower, or animal-l A W Williams. 2nd (dividedp Ben Davies, J W Edwards, Hyi rei Davies, and Jcs H Owen.

KIDNAPPING BTLTJNDEB. THE WROltfG -BABY. On a charge of kidrappiig a child, Frede- rick Beeton, a Letchwort) I clerk, was re- manded on bail at \ffiest Jtlam on Monday. Some time ago it was,statecl he placed a child out at nurse, with a tnvomaii whom he under- stood to be living in Cannting Town. Last week the child's mot/her expressed a wish to see it. Beeton went to Catining Town and ran away with a bp„by, whiC\1. a little girl of twelve named Lock was carry.ing in the street. He said he believed it was ih e baby of which he wa. in search. On see.st- the announce- ments. in the I)afers, he returned the child to it.* parents, and wrEl arrest edl The where- abouts of the. child for whicii he was search- ing remains a mystery.. •

LOSI MEMOKY EtES'fJORED. A FORTUNATE JHOCX- A curious echo of the San; Francisco earth- quake, three and a-half ye; irs ago, is noted by the Chicago papers, in the restoration of the mind of Mr. William i feyers, if ^Chicago architect, who was injure d in the earth- quake. Mr. Meyers, who was well known here, married a Chicago la dy in Aprif,1906, and went to San Francis(-o Dor his honey- moon. He and his bride were in a hotel, goys a correspondent, when the, earthquake oc- curred, and, in the collap ae ofc the building, Mr. Meyers was injured md s-separated from Lis w ife. When he reco ver,d from his in- juries his mind was a. blay ik, md he could not recognise his wife or hi s fja*nds when re- stored to them. Mrs. M,veret-y,ttirned to her parents, and her busbar wtoS taken care of by his friends. (-in Friday lie escaped from their giiarrlians) ip ajid "randered across country. Durit his .vajid'jrings he saw a railway aecHnn „ jn a man crushed to death under Sv fr< i' 1 r -11 31, arwl the shock was so great that hi iiv -ni ,tl frenlties were suddenly rest '1P r.-ai ,1t. he re- turned to 11' v, ife, a,r<l • lit- strangely inter- rupted Jtoi;, has ly->ei i resum<xl- Doc- tor:; state f/vit he will pre ba oly be able to con- tinue his profession as tlH mgh 11 uihing had happenc (. -r--

LAW GUARANTEE SOC}"ETY. VOLUNTARI-I IQ,UlDi,TION:. "A meeting of the; I jaw Guarantee, Trust, ftud Accident Society i vas held on Monr.'iiy in the City of London io onider resolution to the effect that the mpiiiiy ea nnot continue its business, and thdlt It be voluntarily wo ind up. Mr. W. Harris p resided, and replied to various questions serot in by sha! eholderB and others. After sorryt, dim cussion, S ir E. Clarke, K.C., moved the res4 button for voluntary liquidation, which in the end was carried, ytith onl £ fivo ftiwwntim |ta.