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Ruthin Police Court. SALMON POACHING IN THE LLANFIHANGEL DISTRICT. MONDAY.—Before Col Saxon Gregson EUis (in the chair), Capt Jenkins Messrs SLaniey A'eymao, aod Edward Jones. A DRUNKEN SON. Holbert Jones was charged by his mother, Elizabeth Jones, Mwrog-street, with using threats to her on the 29th ult. The defendant was a very drunken son, and had lived with her for six years. On the day in question he said it was time she was finished, and called her foul names. The Bench bound over the defendant in the sum of £5 to keep the peace for six months, and ordered him to pay 7a 6d costs. The defendant asked for time to pay, and, being refused, coolly requested his mother to assist him, which she did to the amazement of the Court. SALMON POACHING AT NIGHT. A MENACE TO FISHING. William Charles Edwards (Pentre Draw), Albert Hughes Williams (Glas- fryn), and Morris Thomas (Nant Cottage), all from Cerrigydruidion and Pentrevoelas districts, were summoned for being in un- lawful possession of instruments for the destruction of salmon on the 11th of November. Mr Jolliffe, of Chester, prosecuted on behalf of the Conservancy Board, and Mr behalf of the Conservancy Board, and Mr A 0 Evans, Denbigh, defended. In opening the case, Mr Jolliffe explained that the proceedings were taken under section 8 of the Salmon Fisheries Act, 1861, and the alleged offence was com- mitted during the spawning season, and at this season such offences were very disas- trous to the fishing. Offences of this character had been rather prevalent in the district, and the water bailiffs had seen as many as thirty men by the river, some carrying guns, but this remark did not apply to the present defendants. On the night in question two water bailiffs-Salt and Williams—saw six men walking along the river Alwen by Rhuddfa Bridge. They carried a lighted acetelyne gas lamp, a number of sticks, on the end of which rags saturated with parafine were subsequently found. The keepers concealed themselves until the men were quite near, and then rushed upon them. One man and two boys ran away, but three men were caught. In their. flight they threw something away to the river, but the acetelyne lamp and other things were found upon them. The following morning the sticks and pieces of burnt rags were discovered in the river. The men were taken to Cerrig, and identified by Sergt Salasbury. To the bailiffs Morris Thomas had given the name of Thomas Jones. Evidence was then given by James Salt and John Williams, the river bailiffs, in support of the above statement. In cross-examination, both admitted that the men were caught on the road, but stated that they had been distinctly seen walking along the river and using the light. No gaff had been found. Williams said that whilst at Cerrig the defendants asked him to have a drink and say nothing about the case. Sergt Salusbury, Cerrig, said that whilst the bailiff, Salt, was taking down the men's names in his presence Morris Thomas said, It is the first time I have ever been I have never seen a salmon except in a tin." The defendant Williams remarked, "Make it as light as you can for us if we cannot get over it to-night." Ell wards said nothing. Witnesa identified the lump as the property of Albert Hughes Williams. THE DEFENCE. William Charles Edwards, one of the defendants, said that he farmed over 400 acres. On the 11th of November a man named Mark Jones was engaged thatching his corn, and the pieces of string found in his (witness's) pocket had been placed there whilst he assisted with the thatching. On the same day he had lost one of his ram lambs, and sent his two boya in search of it. The defendant Morris Thomas lodged with him, and the defendant Albert Hughes came to his farm on the evening in question. They went out and along a difficult road j using the acetelyne lamp to do so. Witness was going in search of his boys. They never used the lamp for poaching purposes, but whilst out he saw a light on the river some distance away. He denied the offence altogether. Morris Jones gave corroborative evi- dence, and gave a flat denial to the whole charge. Albert Hughes Williams, the third defendant, also corroborated the evidence of the defence. Lewis Lloyd, Ty Newydd, said he was working at Pentre Draw, and what the defendant's had said was perfectly true. Morris Hughes, a quarryman in the employ of Mr Jones, Pendon, was called, and said that he saw a light on the river on the night in question, an hour-and-a- half after the defendants were stated to have been caught. Mr A 0 Evans then addressed the Court for the defence at great length, and commented on the fact that the defendants had no gaff. It was a case of suspicion at best, and if there was any doubt the defendants should have the benefit of it. The Bench decided that the case was proved, and fined the defendants 10s each and costs. An advocate's fee was not allowed.

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Empire Concept at Ruthin* One of the most successful and certainly one of the most charming concerts ever held in the Ruthin Assembly Room, was :{:ven there under the patronage of the Puebesi of Westminster and C )t Cornwallis West, on Thursday, December 9th, by the scholars of the Ratbin Church of England Schools, assisted by a few friends who took some of the leading parts. The first part of the programme consisted of Mrs S A Loe Strachey's well-written Masque of Empire," into which was int'-odnced Dr Elgar's patriotic chorus "The Banner of St George," and Kipling's I oems, "The Mothers of England," and Tne Rec sooum." After the excellent string band had played Papiuis, "Valse iNlelo.Iique in a manner which delighted the audience, Miss Irene Roberts, who looked exceedingly well in her academic f cap and gown, and who stood on a special platform in front of the stage, spoke the I prologue to the Masque.' The part taken by Miss Roberts was called "Chorus," and it involved a great deal of memory work and demanded elocutionary powers of no mean order. Miss Roberts delighted everyone by the beautifully clear and well modulated voice she possesses, and by the peifect expression she put into her lines. The great success of the Masque' was in no small measure due to the way in which Chorus' kept the play moving, and to the impressive deliverance of proloque and epilogue. When the curtain rose, Britannia was revealed, sitting alone upon her throne, dressad in a flowing white robe with an azure-blue cloak hanging from her shoulders, a golden girdle around her waist, and a laurel wreath upon her head. At her side lay her trident, and at her feet, her helmet and shield. This, the most important part in the play, was taken by Miss Gladys Edwards, whose perform- ance throughout was splendid, and especial- ly towards the end, when a dramatic rendering of II The Recessional," followed by Stainer's Sevenfold Amen," created a sensation and called forth tumultuous applause. As evidence of the might of Britannia, Chorus first called upon the sailors and soldiers to make their appear- ance. The sailors, who were dressed in white navy uniforms ran on the stage, saluted, danced a hornpipe, and then took up their station to the.right of the throne. These little lads, who looked and did their parts well, were John David Williams, Fred Thomas, Joseph Price, and Timothy Jones. The soldiers were Henry Clark, Fred Davies, William Clark, and William Armor Roberts, under the oommand of their officer, William Eyton Lloyd. They looked very smart indeed in their khaki uniforms, and after a short drill they took their places to the left of the throne. The choir now sang" Rule, Britannia and I then came the entrances of the five sister- nations. First came Canada, represented by Marjorie G Hodgson, who looked ex- ceedingly well in a fur jacket over a terra- cotta shirt, and brown skirt and belt. She also wore a white sash, a fur cap and mocassins, and carried a sheaf of wheat. Canada was accompanied by Newfoundland who was dressed as a fisher girl in a red cap, terra-cotta chemisette, brown skirt, and fishing net, while from her shoulder hung a sash with the name" Newfoundland." This colony was represented by Maud Jenkins. Next came Australia, a part played by Miriam M Davies, whose costume consisted of a beautiful robe of mauve silk, a golden girdle, and a jewelled circlet for the head, representing the stars of the Southern Cross. New Zealand was the next to appear in the person of Miriam L Taylor, who looked particularly well in the usual costume of a shepherdess, and with the traditional shepherd's crook. Last of the sister-nations, the five great units of the British Empire, came South Africa, the part being taken by Gwendoline Culling- ford, who was strikingly effective in an old- gold dress, leopard skin drapery and golden girdle, with a head-dress of feathers in a golden band. As the two greatest fortresses, Philip Hugh Jones and Robert Edward Roberts appeared as Gibraltar and Malta respectively, each dressed in the proper costume, and carrying the Union Jack. Appropriate music was sung to the entry of each of the above characters and included 44 The Maple Leaf," Sons of the Southern Sea," 41 God girt her about with the Surges," and The Sunny HiUsof Africa," and collectively they advanced to the front of the stage to recite The Mothers of England," to show the part played in Britain's story by woraunkiad. Lilian M Taylor now came on as India, and her calm, graceful, and dignified man- ner suited the part admirably. She wore a green robe of silk, a red zouave and sash, a characteristic headdress, and ropes of pearls and beads. All the principal por- tions of the Empire being now assembled, groups of girls and boys took up their places on the stage to represent the numerous possessions in various parts of the world, ending with the coaling stations of the British Empire. These were :-ASIA Myfanwy Davies, Esther Williams, Gladys Lloyd, Eva Evans, Jenny Jones, and Gladys Simon. AMERICA Mary Jane Jones, Dorothy Evans, Mary H Davies, Sarah Evans, Katie Roberts, and Dorothy Thompson. AUSTRALIA: Elsie Hitchin, Jenny Edwards, Myfanwy Hughes, Millicent Jones, Phyllis Wil- liams, and Blodwen Williams; AFRICA: Sam Williams, Robert Evan Jones, Herbert Lewis, Christmas Owen, Gwilym Morris, and Edward Salusbury. COALING STATIONS: Tommy S Roberts, Ernest Thomas, Hector Davies, Thomas Salter, Robert Evans, and Tommy Edwards. The roll-call having been completed, the band struck up the introduction to Elgar's 44 Banner of St George," and this intensely rousing and patriotic chorus was then admirably sung by the 70 voices grouped on the stage, the rendering doing ample justice to the words and music, and demon- strating the efficient voice training which must be given at the Borthyn School before children could sing with such ease so difficult a chorus, and before time, tune and expression could be so satisfactory. The greatness of the Empire having now been displayed to the full, Britannia rises to call back our thoughts to Him who is greater still and to remind us, "lest we forget," where all the praise is due. This she does with a powerful and dramatio rendering of the Recessional," the Jast line of which was given kneeling in the attitude of prayer, and followed by Stainer's Sevenfold Amen sung by all the characters on the stage, with bowed heads and folded hands, while the curtain slowly fell. Chorus having spoken the Epilogue, the (curtain again rose tri show Britannia on her throne wearing her helmet and holding her trident and shield while the Mational Anthem was sung. Thus ended a perforanoe which was thoroughly enjoyed by the orowded audience, and which could not fail to make everyone who saw it, think more deeply of the importance of the Empire to which we all belong and towards which we all have a- duty to perform. A short interval gave time for the stage to be prepared for the performance of a humorous Japanese operetta entitled Princess Chrysanthemum," written and composed by C King-Proctor. When all was ready the second portion of the concert was opened by a lady member of the band, Miss Lloyd Williams, daughter of the Head- master of Ruthin Grammar School, who played a MV tka," by Myliom k-71 with If V such perfect technique and such excellent tone and expression as to compel an en- thusiastic recall. Owing to the length of the programme no recalls could be allowed, but Ruthin is fortunate in possessing a violinist of such undoubted ability, and it is to be hoped that Rathin audiences will have many an opportunity in the future of enjoying Miss Lloyd Williams's beautiful playing. After the overture played by the band, the curtain rose on a stage filled with a group of Japanese courtiers, accur- ately dressed in figured kimros, bows and sashes, and head-dresses and wigs for the ladies and in very gorgeous and effectively varied costumes for the gentlemen. The joys who took the latter parts were:— William Armor Roberts, Henry C Joyce, Wiliiam S Roberts, John E Jones, Henry Roberts, Ivor Dowell, Charles Henry Williams and Willie F Joaei; while the I girls were Gwen Cullingford, Marjorie Hodgson. Bessie Mostyn, Myfanwy Roberts, Lilian M Taylor, Hannah Hughes, Mary E Jones and Hannah M Williams. These had much to do and they invariably did it well, whether it was dancing, singing, marching, or bowing low at the majesty of What- for-Whi. The Court Chamberlain, dressed in Court hat, yellow figured jacket, blue trunks, flesh hose and white sandals, was Arthur Owen, one of the senior scholars of the school. He sang his song and played his part with spirit and confidence, and for a first appearance his performance was capital. The Princess was again Miss Gladys Edwards, the u Britannia of the Masque, who had now transformed herself into tiie daughter of the reigning house of the Britain of the East." She was beauti- fully dressed in a white coat and skirt heavily panelled and decorated with gold and jewels, a beautiful head-dress and wig, and gold beads. Chrysanthemum's acting and singing all through this lively little opera were admirable, the part being played with a swing, and in the free and confident manner of an actress born. Her Maids of Honour were Maud Jenkins, Annie M Hughes, Annie Edwards, and Miriam Taylor, who were all dressed alike in jewelled head-dresses, velvet zouaves, white chemisettes, white pleated skirts trimmed with sequins, and silk sashes. They looked sweetly pretty, and did their parts, like all the rest, excellently. The important part of Emperor was taken by Mr George Brockleharst, the favourite Ruthin comedian. His costume consisted of a Japanese hat, a cream and blue tapestry jacket, a crimson tapestry cloak, a grey sash, flesh hose, white shirt, white sandals and a string of beads. Dressed in such gorgeous apparel, his greatness and dignity were simply overwhelming, and his ) condescension so oppressive that his sub- jects nearly bowed their heads off whenever they came near him. His two songs "For I am the Emperor What-for-Whi," and 44 Whether you like it or not" were capitally sung, the courtiers giving an excellent 'flip' to the choruses every time. A more effective scene than that in which the Emperor gave away his only child, while his tears washed all the rouge off his cheeks, can hardly be imagined. The parts of the two princes, Prince So Tree and Prince So Sli were taken by Mr John Williams, the leading tenor of the town, Mr Joseph Morris, an old Borthyn School scholars, respectively. The singing and acting of Prince-So-Tree were most enjoyable, especially in the Case of Inky Night scene, and in his duet with the Princess, and the villain So Sli gave to his part so real a character that most people now would be afraid to meet him in the dark. As the spirits of mischief, William David Thomas as 41 Saucer Eyes," and Tommy Shierson, Philip Hugh Jones, Fred Shierson and Robert Edward Roberts as the Sprites were excellent. "Saucer Eyes" was making his first appearance, and yet be, sang, acted, and capered with all the abandon of an experienced comedian, and he and So Sli played up to each other in the most amusing fashion. As 44 Moon- beam," Queen of the Fairies, Miriam M Davies, looked charming with her long fair hair, her beautiful dress, gold wings and girdle, and fairy wand, while her singing, acting and dancing were as pleasing and graoeful as ever. She looked a glittering fairy all over, and the ten little girls who were her subjects looked very sweet in their pretty white dresses, brightened with tinsel trimmings, and glittering stars in their hair. These little fairies who danced and sang so prettily were:—GladysHitchin, Gertrude Williams, Myfanwy Humphreys, Mareb Tiirelfall, Doris Davies, Gladys Morris, Kllen Morris, Florrie Shierson, Blodwen Simon, and Gwennie Symond Roberts. The final tableau in the play was a play of beautiful colours and soft contrasts, and was greatly applauded by the delighted audience. At the end of the performance, Councillor T J Rouw, spoke very warmly in praise of the whole performance, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Hodgson, the Head- master of the Ruthin C of E Schools for the wonderful performance he bad provided for them that evening. The Borthyn School concerts had become famous, but the one given that evening, he thought, eclipsed the lot. In the vote of thanks he wished to include all those who had taken part in giving them such an enjoyable evening. Mr Hodgson, the conductor and trainer for the whole of the performance, on rising to reply, was received with loud and continued applause, and said he wished most sincerely to thank all present for the support they had given him, and also all those ladies and gentlemen on the stage and in the band who had been so unsparing in their efforts to make the affair a suc- cess. He wished also to include in his gratitnde the ladies who had worked so hard in the dressing-rooms, and the gentle- men who had looked after the room so well and catered so admirably for the com- fort of the aadience. The String Band, which played so effect" ively throughout the evening, was made up as follows: 1st violins, Dr Frank Jones, Miss Lloyd Williams, Miss Piper, Miss J Glynne Jones, and Mr Cyril Hunt. 2nd violins, Mr Isaac Lloyd, and Miss G M Hodgson; cello, Mr W T A Jones; double bass, Mr W Williams; piano, Mr Hodgson. In the dressing rooms, Mrs Hodgson, Miss Proud, Miss A S Williams, Miss E F Roberts, Miss E J Roberts, and Mrs Jones, The Institute, did excellent work, while Messrs A Swainson, L Smith, W E Roberts, J E Morris, H Morgan, J Lloyd Roberts, W Jones, and George Edwards managed the admission and seating of the audience to everyone's satisfaction. Be- hind the scenes, Mr R H Williams was indefatigable as stage-manager, in which office his servics were invaluable. All the costumes were designed and supplied by Messrs J3urkinshaw and Sons, Liverpool, who are to be congratulated upon so effective a display. In conclusion it should be noted that Mr J Cropper, the proprietor of the Ruthin Soda Water Works, sapplied the children taking part in the performance with more than suffi- cient lemonade to quench their thirst for the evening, for which they were extremely grateful, while Nlr Roberts, the head brewery, and Mr Jackson, London House, lent boxes for use on the stage. Messrs Charles and George Williams were the scene shifters and stage carpenters, in which capacities their experience and attention were indispensable.

Gwynedd's Notes on the Ruthin Guide. As everyone has, or ought to have, a copy of the Rutbin Guide by this time, why should we not have a quiet little chat about it? The front cover struck me as being quite a flourish of trumpets, with that im- posing footnote,41 Issued under the Auspices of the Ruthin and District Ratepayers' Association and the Ruthin Town Council." And all for twopence! A peep inside and you see advertisements galore of all things needed by man in this world and the next, from groceries aud butchers' went to coffins and tombstones. When the proprietor of the C-istle Hotel was re-christened I do not know, but I must not forget to pay my respects to Mr E Tegid "Jone "at the earliest opportunity. The last business photograph in the book reminds me of the efforts made by astrono- mers to detect the presence of the coming comet. We are told that it has been found by the aid of a very sensitive photographic plate, but that the naked eye and the telescope were at first powerless to reveal it. Somewhat similar is the shop sign referred to. The camera reveals words and letters over the shop doors and windows which have not hitherto come within the range of human vision. Like the comet, they wiJI in time be visible through an ordinary telescope, and after- wards by the unaided eye. Still, one can- not help wondering at the perfection photography has reached when it is able to stretch far out into the Great Unknown and show. UII how things will be in the distant time to come. On the whole I think the Ratepayers' Association have reason to congratulate themselves upon the general appearance of the Guide, and to believe that the book will do much good in advertising the town. It has its faults, certainly, but not serious ones it could be improved, but not much and it only remains now to have it well circulated before the coming summer sets visitors on the move once more. ■k The I Foreword,' by Mr Stanley Weyman, comes from the fine tip of an artistic pen, the old-fashioned title to the preface being entirely in keeping with the old-fashioned town to which it refers. The views are, on the whole, very good, 'but 'Ruthin from the West,' which should have been a fine picture, is an utter failure. The operator was much too far away at Galltegfa snd should have contented him- self with the Stryt-y-Cerrig view. The letter-press seems to have been very care- fully written-up and edited, and I have no fault of any importance to find with it, but I should like to know whether the state- ment, 'Its four tiers of dormer windows, each at a different elevation, are under one roof,' is correct or not. Are the windows referred* to 'under' a roof or in one ? And if they are 4 in tiers must they not, of necessity, be of different elevations ? Again on page 26, in the note on the Grammar School, a beautifully rounded sentence tells us that 4 the sani- tary arrangements of the school are in per- fect keeping with the beauty and salubrity of its position.' They may be, but it the sanitary arrangements are of such a rural character as to bo in keeping with the beauty of the position, then we must be rapidly reverting, in such matters, to* the days of Twm Shon Catti and his ancestors. But the only fault in the Guide that really matters, is in the Motorintr and Cycling Map, which makes Ruthin appear more isolated and ungetatable than it really is. Although there is an excellent motoring and cycling road to Mold through the Bwlch and another to Wrexham and Llangollen through the Nantygarth Pass, the map does not show them, but makes it appear as though Denbigh and Corwen were the only approaches to this our ancient Borough. Even the road to Gyffylliog and the world beyond is blotted out and Ruthin appears as an insignificant half-way house between Denbigh and Corwen. Those omissions make the map valueless as a motoring or cycling guide to Ruthin, and they should, at the earliest moment, be rectified. GWYNEDD.

Mr Clement Edwards, M.P., at Ruthin. A meeting of Ruthin Liberals was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, and was addressed by Mr Clement Edwards, the member for the boroughs, who also afterwards addressed an open air meeting. Mr Edwards said the present fight meant I this—that the hereditary Lords were or were not to be substituted as the supreme governing authority for the electorate, and he appealed to the Unionist, Liberal and Labour electors to realise once and for all the importance of his vote on this great and important crisis in the history of the country (applause). If he regarded his power as an elector as of any value, he should take good care that he did not at this moment hand over that power for ever into the hands of the lords. Let him always remember that be controlled the Conservative member and could turn him out if he did not do according to his heart's desire. He could help to do likewise with the Liberal member, but if he handed over the power to the Lords every vestige of control would be gone for ever (hear, hear). Therefore, he (Mr Edwards) asked for the support of the Conservative as well as the Liberal and Labour elector in the forth- coming fight. 6 A resolution welcoming Mr Edwards to the Borough, and thanking him for his past services aud re-adopting him as candidate was unanimously passed.

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FARMER & STOCKBREEDER YEAR BOOK FOR 1910. Tne publication of this well-known farmers' annual will again be welcomed in agricultural and live stock circles, It is the oldest of agricultural year books, and maintains its reputation as a comperdium of the year's pro- ceedings in live stock affairs. No opportunity has been spared to make it bright and read- able, and at the same time informative. There are nearly a dozen illustrated articles, in which the letterpress is considerably aided by the artist's pencil and the invaluable camera. There are extensive breed reviews, with photographs of many of the chief prize- winners of the year, a large number of these illustrations being full page. All the pure breeds are dealb with in different ways. The actual number of pages devoted to these re- views is well over one hundred. In addition, there are over ninety pages occupied by articles by well-known people in the agri- cultural world. Altogether there are about a couple of hundred illustrations in the volume, which is well worth to support of the agricultural com- munity, and stockbreeders in particular. It is published at the usual price, la., by post Is. 4d., and printed on excellent paper, the publishers being Messrs. Macdonald and Martin, 6, Essex Street, Strand, London, W.C.

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LLANDYRNOG. SALE OF WORK. On Friday evening (December 10th) the annual Sale of Work and Jumble took place at Llandyrnog Schoolroom. The weather was unpropitious, but the room was crowd- ed, and soon the various new and second hand articles offered for sale were disposed of. The gross proceeds amounted to 914 6s. 9d., the expenses (including use of room) to 14s. 6dy, so that the Choir and Sunday School will benefit to the amount of 013 lis. 3d. The School Prizes and Club Bon- uses will now be distributed by Miss Nettie Williams, the Rectory, on Sunday afternoon next, and we shall hope to have our choir supper in the first week of the new year. We are much indebted to all our kind friends for their efforts on behalf of this most useful fund, and Mrs Williams, the Rectory, and all her many helpers are much to be congratulated on the result. The ladies presiding over the different stalls, towards which they contributed so handsomely, were the New Stall (No. 1) Mrs Owen and Mrs Lloyd; New Stall (No. 2), Mrs Preston and Mrs Gosmore; Variety Stall, Mrs Povall and Mrs David Owen; Hat Stall, Mrs Evans; Penny Stall, Mrs Edwards, Miss Dorothy Preston, and Misa Nettie Williams; Women's stall, Mrs David Jones, Miss MoMurray.and Miss Edwards; Men's Stall, Mrs Williams, The Rectory, and Miss Maggie Roberts. The refreshment stall was in charge of Miss Cissie Owen and Miss Myfanwy Hughes, and looked very beautiful with tempting display of cakes, sweets, fruit, cheeses and other country produce, and all was soon disposed of to eager buyers. We often wonder where their good things come from year after year, and would like to thank very heartily the fair stall holders and their numerous kind friends far and near. Mr Roberts, Coai Merchant, Rhyl, made his usual useful gift of 10 owt. of coal for which we are much obliged. Besides those mentioned we have to thank the following for their generous contributions to the stalls or tor their help on the day of the sale, Mrs Jones, the School; Mrs Roberts, Pen-y-palmant; Miss Williams, Pentre; Mrs Morgan, Mrs David Williams, Miss Jones, Firwood; Mrs Holland, Mr Huxley, Miss Gladys Owen, Miss Rowlands, Mrs Richards, Mrs Behrens, Mrs Rigby, Mr Preston, Mr Robert and Hughie Owen, Mrs Lloyd, Mr W Williams, Mr Edward Jones, Miss Gladys Price and Michael Christby. Mr Povall very kindly and efficiently ook charge of the door, and did a very good business there.

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LLANGYNHAFAL. RUMMAGE SALE. -A successful Rummage Sale was held in the Old Schoolroom, on Monday afternoon, December 6th, to help to pay off a little outstanding debt on the Church. Although such a bad day, when the doors were open at 3 o'clock, the room was soon filled. The workers, Mrs Bromhead, Plas Draw; Miss G Jones, Rectory; Miss Leathes, Wern Fawr; Mrs Bleackley and Miss Daisy Bleackley, Rhos Place, Gellifor; Mrs Edwards, Plas Isaf Gardenq, and Master Llew Davies, Bryn Eiren, were kept very busy, and everything was sold by 4 o'clock. The tea arrangements were superintended by Mrs Bleackley, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Samuel Davies, Bryn Eiren,Jassisted by Miss J Davies, Gellifor a small charge being made for tea, nearly all the company partook of it. Everthing for the tea was given by kind donors, an enjoyable evening was afterwards spent, great fun being caused by the raffles. Thanks are due to everybody who so kindly contributed towards such a good cause, also to Mr R H Bleackley, churchwarden, and Mr Edwards, sidesman, for their services in the room during the afternoon.

CORWEN. Corwon Smithfield. Messrs David Roberts & Son held their annual Sale of Christmas Fat Stock at the above on Friday, when there was an ex- ceptionally good entry in all classes, and as admitted on all hands the quality of the stock would bear comparison with those exhibited at any Smithfield in the Princi- pality. The prizes awarded were as fol- lows For the two fat beasts, 92 2s—Mr R Lloyd Jones, Maerdy farm, Gwyddelwern sold for 228 and Y,2 4 to Mr Ellis Roberts, Corwen, and Messrs J E Jones & Son, Dol- gelley. For the two fat heifers under two years old,; £ l ls-Mr R Rogers, Rhoslydan sold for aCI9 and CI8 to Mr Samuel Roberts, Denbigh, and Messrs H and R Roberts, Trefnant. For best fat bull-Mr Jones, Siamberwen, Llanelidan; sold for J624 15j to Mr R Roberts, Trefnant. For the fat cow, £1 Is—Mr R E Jones, Hafod, Corwen sold for aC24 to Mrs Hum- phreys, Corwen. For the fat bullock, 21 ls-Mr John Owen, Gwerolas, Corwen; sold to Mrs Humphreys, Corwen, for X29. For the fat heifer, iCl la—Mr Gomer Roberts, Cefngriolen; sold for £ 24 15s to Mr Ellis Roberts, Corwen. Special prize of ZI Is by Messrs Silcock & Son for the fat beast went to Mr R Lloyd Jones, Maerdy farm, Gwyddelwarn sold for X28. Special prize by Messrs T Jones & Son, agenta for Messrs Bibby, for the best pair of beasts, £1 Is-went to Mr R E Jones, Hafod, Corwen sold for £24 and X22 10s. For the best 10 fat ewes, 1st prize, 15s— Mr Ellis Roberts, Caebir; sold for 18 3d to Mr Rowlands, Liangollen 2nd prize, 10s, Mr Maurice Jones, Cae'rdelyn sold for 16s 3d to Mr D Lloyd, Glyndyfrdwy. For the best 5 fat ewes, 1st, 158 and 2nd 10s-Mr Ellis Roberts, Caehir; sold for 18a 3d. For the best 10 fat wethers, 1st, 15s and 2nd, 10s-Mr J W Williams, Tyfos; sold for 30s and 26s each. For the best 5 fat wethers, lst, log and 2nd, lOs-Mr J W Williams; sold* for 28s 6d and 24s each. Special prize of £ 1 Is by Messrs John Parry and Co, went to Mr J W Williams. For the 2 best bacon pigs, 1st, lOa-Mr Maurice Hughes, Glanalwen; sold for iC6, 15s each. For the best 2 fat porkers, 1st 10a-Mr John Hughes, Hendre. Tie judges were Messrs John Jones, Mold, and G Braithwaite, Southport, and their awards gave universal satisfaction. Bidding was very brisk throughout and an excellent clearance was effected. The purchasers attended from all parts of North Wales as well as Lancashire, Cheshire, Wolverhampton, &o., and the Auctioneers are to be complimented upon their very successful show and sale.