Denbighshire Free Press

Funeral of Mrs Bassett. Tho funeral took place on Monday, at Whit- church, of Mrs Bassett, Baacon's-hill, whoso death wo recorded in our lasb issue, and was largely attended. The ohief mourners were: Miss Bassetb, Miss L Bassett, Mra Christian, Mrs Williams (daughters), Mrs Jones, Nesbon Mrs McKetrick (sisiicra), Mr John Bassett, Mr T Bassett, Mr Herbert Bassobb (sons), Mr Frederick Bassett, Cefn Mawr (brother-in-Jaw) Miss Ada Jones (grand-daughter), Mrs T Bassett, Mrs H Bassett: (daughters-in-law), Mrs Price, Miss Price, Mra Davies, Miss Amy Bassebb, etc. The bearers were —Mr Robert Roberts, Mr T James Davies, Mr Jonathan Jones, and Mr W Pugh Davies. The coffin, which was of polished oak with beautiful brass fittings, was supplied by Mr Elias Wynne, Beacon's-hill. The Rov B Thomas (Wesleyan minister) officiated at the house, and the Rev T Radfern, M.A., at the Church and graveside. Several beautiful wreaths were received. Messrs T & W Williams, Crown Stables, supplied the coaches. The duties of under- taker were exoellently carried out by Mr D Knowles, draper, Denbigh.

Rhyl Pavilion and Gardens Messrs Baring Bros., under tho able manage- ment of Mr Mellard, have commenced the season at the Pavilion and Gardens. On Sunday evening a concert was given by the Oldham Concertina Band, when there was a large company presenb, and a very fine pro- gramme was submitted. The concert was a decided success.—On Monday the Pavilion opened with Boswell's Royal Drawing-room Circus of educated ponies, donkeys, monkeys, dogs, comical clowns, and a troupe of very clever performers. This again was a novelty for a Rhyl audienoe, and the whole perform- ance was skilfully gone through, the exhibition of rope-walking by Togo, the little Jap, proving a great attraction.—On Sunday next Miss Una Had won will give hsr famous Dickens' reoitals, and next week the stage wili be occupied by of The Gems in song, play, and mirth.

Mourning. for King Edward VII. PUBLIC PROCESSIONS. Memorial Services for the Dead King. Oa page 8 will be found a special report of the funeral of the late beloved King. Friday at Denbigh, as elsewhere, waa observed as a day of mourning, and un- mistakable signs of mourning were visable throughout the town all business was suspended, the shops being closed through- out the day and the public houses being closed until 6 p.m.. Blinds were drawn in both business and residential houses, in fact there. did not seem to be a single hoase, however large or small, where the blinds were not drawn. Flags were flown at half-mast at the Town Hall and above all the public institutions, and also above several business places several of the shop windows and the two banks being shuttered the shutters draped in black and Royal purple. The balconies of the Constitutional and Liberal Clubs were draped with the deepest blaok, tinged here and there with purple. There were four services held in. the town, namely, at the Asylum at 9 a.m., at the Swan-lane Inde- pendent Chapel at 11.15 a.m., at St Mary's Church at 1 p.m. (the time of the funeral at Windsor), and at the Mission Room in Henllan-street in the evening. The morning turned out beautifully fine, but very few people were to be seen out of doors until close on 10 o'clock, and then crowds gathered to take part in or witness the official procession. YEOMANRY ASSEMBLY. At that time the « B Squadron of the Denbighshire (Hussars) Yeomanry formed up outside the headquarters in Park- street. There they were inspected by Col Parry (colonel in command), who compli- mented the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men on their strength and smartness, and in the course of a most appropriate address gave the whole Squadron excellent advice. He wished thorn not to consider that day as a holiday, but as a day of National mourning for one of the greatest and best loved Monarchs the country had ever had. The Colonel concluded with the remark that dinner would be served at the Bull Hotel after the service at the Church, and he hoped that as soon as dinner was over they would all go quietly to their homes and not loiter abont, and to remember that it was the funeral of King Edward directions which we believe the men im- plicitly followed. THE OFFICIAL PROCESSION. The mournful tolling of the bell at the aneient Church of St Hilary was early to be heard, and greatly added to the sadness that pervaded. Between ten and eleven large crowds assembled on High-street to witness the solemn procession. The different public bodies and others taking part paraded at different points at intervals. The Mayor (Alderman J Humphrey Jones), accompanied by the Town Clerk (Mr Parry Jones), attended in the Council Chamber at 11, and received the members of the Council and others. Every member of the Council was present excepting Mr Edgar, who was away through illness. The Town Clerk's arrangements were in every way excellent, and were carried out with precision by his deputy, Mr E Parry. The procession proper was formed up at about 11.15, in the following order The Goat of the 4th Battalion R.W.F., led by Private William Jones. Band of the D Company 4th Batt. Royal Welch Fusiliers, under the command of Bandmaster C M Humphreys. B Squadron Denbighshire (Hussars) Yeomanry; the following officers being present :-Liout-Col Parry, Capt 0 J Mcl'Lomer (8th Hussars, Adjutant of Denbighshire Yeomanry), Major Butcher, Lieut E W Griffith (in command), Lient R C Lloyd, Lieut Richardson, Lieut Howell Evans, R.S.M. Braton, S.S.M. A E Aries, Q.M.S. Parry, S.M. Oldfield. D Company 4th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers; the following officers being present:—Col Wynne Edwards (commanding officer of the Denbighshire Battalion), Capt Clough (in command), Lieut G Parry Jones, Sergt-Instructor Pays, ex-Colour-Sergt T G Edwards, ex- Sergt J Downing, and several ex-members were also present. Col T A Wynne Edwards was in com- mand of the military arrangements. Denbigh Boy Scouts under the com- mand of Patrol Leader Robert Kitchen. Denbigh County School pupils, in charge of the headmaster (Mr D H Davie*, B.A.), and Messrs H Hugh Jones, B.A. J W Askew, B.Sc. J T Jones, B.A. and A F Lund, B.A. Denbigh Post Office Staff, with Mr Edwarda, postmaster. L and N.W. Railway Company's Staff in charge of the station master (Mr Hughes), and the Loco Department in charge of Mr Edward Halliwoll and Mr G F Davies. North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum Staff, accompanied by Dr Cox (medical superintendent), Dr Herbert, Mr Barker (clerk and steward), and Mr J H Palmer. Denbigh Fire Brigade, in command of Capt J Morris Davies and Lieuts R Pryca and J P Joyce. Also present, ex-Capt R W Lloyd and the secretary, Mr W G Helsby. The Police of the district in charge of Supt Woollam and Sergt Evans. County and Borough Justices, Mr J Harrison Jones, Mr D S Davies, Dr Lloyd, Mr William Parry, the country treasurer (Mr Guy Conran), the coroner for West Denbighshire (Mr Robert Davies), Mr A 0 Evans (ex-chairman of the County Council), Mr J P Lewis, solicitor (clerk of ijowell's School). The town clerk (Mr J Parry Jones), in wig and gown county court registrar (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), in wig and gown. Aldermen James Hughes, Boaz Jones' and Robert Owen, Councillors JI D Hughes, 8 Lunt Griffiths, T Lloyd Jones, C Cottom, J H Wynne, R T Ellis, A Lloyd Jones, D H Davies, and R Lloyd. A letter of apology was received from Councillor J Edgar for non-attendance through illness). Councillors J Morris Davies and F B Clough were present in other capacities. Corporate Officials :-Doputy Town Clerk, Mr Edward Parry bon archivist, Mr A Foulkes Roberts borough treasurer, Mr William Mettelus Jones; medical officer, Dr Collins Lewis borough accoun- tant, Mr Ellis Williams borough sur- veyor, Mr John Davies; sanitary and market inspector, Mr H Lee Jones; borough collector, Mr William Price; assistant overseer, Mr Batten cemetery superintendent, Mr Price Jones town crier, Mr William Roberts elective auditors, Messrs J D Lewis and Abel Anwyl mace bearers, Messrs Meyrick Evans and Owen Evans. The Mayor (in his robes and ohain of office, these being draped with crape), Alderman J Humphrey Jones. General Public. The Nonconformist Service. At 11.15 the Band struck up the solemn strains of Handel's Dead March," and the lengthy procession, to the Independent Chapel, Swan-lane, moved slowly between two crowded rows of townspeople, all in degree of mourning, and who with strict silence and evident sorrow looked on im- pressed by the solemn proceedings. It was, indeed, a pathetic and awe inspiring sight and one that will be long remembered by all who witnessed it, or took part therein. When the first troop of the military reached the chapel they opened out in two rows, the next following suit as they marched up, standing to attention while the Mayor and his suite passed through and then moving inwards all passed into the chapel. A largo crow tried to gain admission after the procession had passed in and as many as possible were accommodated a large number having previously however secured the places assigned to the public ere the official procession arrived the chapel was very lull and the heat rather trying. The seating of both the large official procession and of the general public was promptly carried out, the arrange- ments being excellent and admirably carried out under the supervision of Mr E J Roberts, headmaster of Love Lane Schools. The organ frontal, the pulpit and rostrum were appropriately draped in black, relieved by royal purple. A magnificent boquet of lovely white flowers was placed in a stand on the Communion table in the deacons' pew. Miss Tregoning very ably presided at the organ. The service was conducted by the Rev Thomas Griffiths (Baptist Minister), who is the president of the Denbigh branch of the Free Church Council. The hymns sung during the service were Er mor chwerw dyfroedd Mara," Lead, kindly light," Ar lan'r Iorddonen ddofn," 0, God our help in ages past." "Yn nea, fy Nuw i ti," and "Bydd myrddo ryfeddodau." After the first hymn the presiding minister, The Rey Thomas Griffiths, speaking in Welsh, gave an excellenb address. In the course of his remarks he said i-We have mob together as men of Denbigh, and aa citizens of our country, and subjects of our late Majesty King Edward VII. Our good feelings and religiousness have acted upon us, and have called us together to pay a tribute of praise and good will to our late King, Undoubtedly he will be remembered for many years to come. Not so much as an intellectual genius, but as a man of true and resouiceful manli- ness, which enabled him to bo brave and noble, in the hignost sense, even in the most difficult circumstanoes. Our late belovdR King possessed a charming personality, per- vaded with simplicity and naturalness, and with an entire absence of affectation. He was gifted by nature with a kind and generous disposition, which be cultivated to an admir- able degree through his diligence and earnest eftorb to serve his nation as King. He was forceful and graceful in character, and world- wide in spirit. He was admired and loved by all as a good and peaceful King. Rich and poor, groat and small, loved him. He was a King who loved his subjects, loved his country, and zealously supported and defended all its interests. His patriotism showed itself in an unfailing passion to serve and to identify his will with the will of the people, and he was so admired by all that commendation dropped spontaneously from the lips of our leaders in Parliament and the work- ing people. The oottagers felt deeply grieved, beoause in the death of our late King they had lost a true friend and an unceasing advocate of everything that was uplifting to their cause. Our sympathies go out very readily W the Royal Family, and especially to the Queen Mother, in her irreparable loss, and are joined with all good wishes to our new Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary. May thoir reign be long, peaceful, and prosperous, and may God bless and preserve the memory of King Edward. God bless and prolong the reign of King George. Portions of the scriptures were read by the Revs D Thomas (Wesleyan), in Welsh, and J Owen Jones (Seion C.M.) in English, and prayer was offered in Welsh by the Rev Evan Jones (Capel Mawr C.M.), and in English by the Rev D E Jenkins (English Presbyterian). The sermon was preaohed by the Rev James Charles (Congregational), and the prayer at the close of the service was offered by the Rev J Tudno Williams (Fron C.M.) The Rev James Charles, pastor of the church in which the service was held, took aa his text 1 Kings iii. 2: Behold, I have done accord- ing to thy words; lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee." Preaching in Welsh he said In the Bible there is given to the word I wisdom,' or understanding, a wide, deep and rich meaning. Used in connection with a King, it means that he rules justly, and in the best possible way, to achieve the highest objects for the good of the whole of the subjecbs of his Kingdom, If we were asked what was the ohief excellency of King Edward the VII.. we would reply that it was wisdom. No better exposition of the word has been given since the days of King Solomon, than in the reign of King Edward. He was called to the throne nine years ago, as a successor to his eminent mother, Queen Victoria, who kept the throne of Great Britain bright for 60 years. Hia res- ponsibility was immense. It was difficult to maintain the throne at so high a level, but the universal belief is, that never was the throne of Britain higher and firmer than during the reign of Ki I Edward. His reign was short one. The historian of the fubure will have a larger number of great evonts to chronicle dur- ing the long reign of Quoon Victoria. That was a remarkable period, fall of groat events, new inventions, and now discoveries. It was a period renowned for its celebrities, ito states- men, poets, and scientists. But King Edward gained one bible which is immortal, and the historian must give a prominent place bo it—a oitle chat will be read and learnt by millions of school children in ages to come. That title is 'The Great Peacemaker,' or better still, 'The Peacemaker of the World.' His remarkable and magical influence on behalf of peace is attributed to his personality, which was a happy combination of the strong, sympathetic, kind, and wise. All admit that he was a very good and kind nun, with a heart full of oharity and sympathy. Possibly, because of his kindness, his strength was not evidenb to all, but most certainly the King was a very strong man. Strength without sympathy would be tyranny sympathy without strength would be faint- heartedness, but the happy combination of the strong, the sympathetic, and the wise resulted in causing him to have a remarkable influence upon all who came into contact with him. His influence on behalf of peace was remarkable on the crowned heads of the world, many of whom have oomo over to this country to pay their homage to his memory. Peace to the ashes of the King of Peace. He defended and secured the best interests of the kingdom. This is a notable age -the best and most eminent in the history of the world; and one of the most eminent of the kingdoma of Europe is Greab Britian. Better fifty years of Europe Than a cycle of Cathayii.1 This greab kingdom was not built in one age, but in many centuries. It has its faults, but it has also its virtues Freedom, justice, and reform are its leading principles—especially justice, and* justice exaltebh the nation.' A great, strong kingdom must be a jasb one. King Edward was a patron of these principles. We believe that he placed the maintenance of peace as the highest objecb of his reign, and he succeeded most wonderfully. He believed, no doubb, in a great army, and a strong navy, in order to preserve peace, and secure the kingdom from war and the shedding of blood. Edward the Seventh waa a King. There are many kingly men without thrones, and many have had a throne and erown who were not kings. A fool on the throne of a country Bub Edward was a King, and the throne suibed him. He did more good in nine years from the throne than he did in the previous fifby years. A throne is a magnificent place- such a throne as that of Great Britain-for a king whose heart is iull in favour of justice and peace. During his reign, righteousness and peace have blessed each other. He re- ceived valuable and substantial assistance from the excellent Queen Alexandra, who was a real companion to him till his death, and who, bo-day, is sore of spirib and bruised of heart. The sympathy which is expressed to- wards her by all classes in the kingdom is sincere and deep. King Edward's sympathy with the lower classes in his kingdom.—The great and universal sorrow shows that all classes have great respect for the king, and that he reigned in the hearts of his subjects. No one doubts his influence on the great in the counbry, and on the peers and nobles, amongst whom he principally turned. Bub the evidence now is, that the grief of the poor, and the most miserable in their condition, is quite as evident and deep as the sorrow of the nobles. The poor, therefore, must have been very near the heart of the King. No one knew better than he that millions of his subjects lived in slums, and in really miserable condi- tions. The King did not have so many op- portunities for showing his sympathy with the widows and orphans at various cabasbrophies, such as those of Whitehaven, as Victoria had, but he showod the same epirib as his mobher, when suoh things occurred. But whab of the King's leelings towards the millions resident in the slums, whose whole life is a tragedy ? Here is one instance proving that his heart was full ef sympathy towards them. Amongst all the Generals weleomed by him and Queen Alexandra, nob one had a better reception than General Booth. Indeed the famous old General of the Salvation Army has been honoured by mosb of the orowned heads of the civilzed world. But what does this teaoh ? He never won a great babble in a military campaign. He proclaimed war against poverty, sin, and misery, about fifty years ago. It is amongst the outcasts of the slums that his army-the Salvation Army-has won its glori- ous victories. Therefore, in honouring General Booth, these miserables are honoured and acknowledged. Infinitely more will be done for these people in the near future. We hope that it will be possible to say, during the reign of George the Fifth, that want, hunger, and misery have been driven from every hearth in the kingdom. The Bang's reign was according to the will of God. God gave the King intellect and wisdom to judge his people and to govern in righbeous- ness. Behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart,' said God. God lighted all the stars of heaven. The Redeemer who en- lightens all who come into the world—every scientist, every philosopher, every theologian, and every prominent statesman, also gave wisdom to the King to rule justly for the benefit, good, and uplifting of the people. Wisdom is essential to a King. God would not be a God without He was wise and good. Hear the words of wisdom as to this—' The Lord pos- sessed me in the beginning of His way, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When he pre- pared the Heavens, I was there.' The wisdom of God had to do with humanity, a rejoioing in the habitable parb of the earth, and my de- lights were with the sons of men.' Immutable and just lawa, order, and inbenbions, are plain in all the work of God. Is disorder, tyranny, misery, and foolishness to reign for a long time yet amongsb men ? God forbid. But King Edward taught adifIerenb lesson to the crowned heads of the world and to the Christian king- doms, that peace and justice is to reign amongst the followers of Jesus Christ. True, the King- dom of Jeaus Christ is a apiribual kingdom, but it has been established upon earth, and is to permeate through all the kingdoms of the earth. Have we, as a kingdom, nob prayed for over a thousand years, I Thy Kingdofh come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.' That prayer has boen answered, and the kingdom has come-bub partially only. Only in parb. Are there nob in our country mil- lions who live in the holes, the poverty, and the misery of the slums ? Is it nob a fact bhab the great majority of the inhabitants of the world have not received Jesus Christ ? Bub to proceed. The King gave his influence on behalf of the Kingdom which is nob of this world. Parliament and the Crown move but slowly. Neither the Senate nor the Crown can go before the Church. If the Church-that is, everyone who professes bhe name of Jesus Christ—puts on ibs sbrength, and wears the garments of its glory, moving quickly to save the miserable thousands of the community, it would compel Parliamenb and the Crown to move quicker, to change the unjust and tyrannous laws and make now progressive laws insbead, with more of the stamp of Christianity upon them. That is how the Kingdom will progress-the Churches, tho Throne, and the Parliament working hard to raise, reform, and uplift all the inhabitants of the kingdom. When we say that King Edward reigned ao- cordine to the will of God, what we mean is, thab ho moved in the direction of the Godly. We believe that when he was placed upon the throne he set his face in the direction of the dawn-the dawn of the golden age which is to come, the dawn of a new period, in which "thy peace would be as ft riVer, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea." May his spirit fall with double force on his son, George the Fifth. At the close of the service the Dead March was played on the organ by Miss Tre- goning, all the congregation standing. A collection was made during the service bo- wards the fund for the widows and orphans of the men killed in the appalling colliery dis- aster in Whitehaven, and amounted to .e6. The Memorial Service at St. Mary's Church. Immediately tho chapel service was over the eutird procession formed up in the order given in a previous column and led by the band playing the Dead March," pro- ceeded to St Mary's Church, the streate being lined by crowds of silent onlookers. The altar, pulpit, lectern, and prayer desk in the Church had been becomingly draped with black, artistically relieved with royal purple, this being the kind work of Mr C M Humphreys. A tastefully designed wreath of evergreens being placed in frontof the lectern by Mrs R Humphreys Roberts. The altar vases had berm beautifully arranged with the most choice white flowers, which were in great profusion, by the Missns Jones, Bodlonfa. The Church (in which a large number of additional scats had been placed at every available spot) was crowded to excess, a large number standing throughout the service, even in the doorways, and a great number of persons of all classes being unable to get into the already full Church. The Churchwarden, Mr D E Humphreys Roberts, assisted by several of the sides- men (tbe other warden, Mr Bowdage, being engaged in the choir), had made excellent arrangements for the seating of the official procession, which, however, was much larger than expected, but it was most di Mcult-al most impossible-to cope with the great crush of the general public that occurred, especially after the arrival of the official procession, and, unfortu- nately, many persons had to go away disappointed of a place in Church, every available foot of which was occupied. In addition to the pupils of the County School and their masters (mentioned in the procession) there were present both the boarders and day scholars of the Howell's School, all in suitable mourning, and the teaching staff. In the congregation also were Noncon- formist ministers, including Rev T Griffith, president of Denbigh branch of the Free Church Council the Rev James Charles (I), and the Rev D E Jenkins, pastor of the English Chapel, Vale-street, &c. The service partook of that dignity and grandeur which characterises the beautiful* soul inspiring burial service of the Church. It was most solemn throughout, and joined in with deep earnestness and reverence by the large congregation, amongst whom, notwithstanding the crowded state of the edifice, the utmost stillness prevailed. Forms of service and hymns were pro- vided for all the congregation. The Rector, the Rev T Redfern, M.A., conducted the service throughout, which was fully choral, and did great credit to choir and organist. The choir and clergy, robed, met the Mayor and Council at the West door, and led them up the aisle to their seats Mr Alex Bellamy, the organist, playing appro- priate funeral music during the seating of the procession. The service opened with the singing of the hymn, 0 God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come. Form III of the order of service pre- scribed by the Archbishop of Canterbury was taken, the choir chanting the sentences "I am the resurrection and the life. also I knew that my redeemer liroth. and We brought nothing into this world. the order of service then continuing and the large congregation earnestly joining in. The Psalms were chanted, namely, Psalms V, XXIII, XXVII, and the antiphon, I heard a voice from heaven was most beautifully rendered. The incomparable Scripture lesson of the burial slrvioe--1 Cor. XV—was read with great distinctness and feeling, so as to be heard with effect throughout the crowded Church, by the Rev Wilfrid Griffith, B.A., one of the curates of the parish. The "Benedictus" followed chanced, and the continuation of the beautiful prayers. Then the hymn before the address- Now the labourer's task is o'er, Now the battle day is pasb. The Rector ascended the pulpit and ad- dressed the huge congregation, who listened with rapt attention, thus:— We meet to-day, in this ancient Borough of Denbigh, to join with the whole British people throughout the world in laying our sorrowful tribute of mourning, veneration, and love on the grave of our baloved Sovereign, whose sudden and traglo passing from us has filled the whole oivilised world with oon- aternation and regret. Death is at all times solemn and awful, whether it touches the highest or the lowliest in the land; we mast all die, and in death we are all eqaals, but never does it assume suoh terrible im- presslven831 as when a life exalted to the loftiest pinnacle of earthly greatness-as when one, who is the greatest personage in the whole world, is, in a moment, as it were, without any public warniag, fatally strioken. Oar hearts have gone out in deepest and devoutest sympathy and eon- dolenoe with her who is left-the illustrious Qaeen-Motber—whose pathetic letter of sorrow and anguish has touched all heart., and with the King and Royal Family, who have lost the earthly love aod affection of one on whose wisdom, advice, and unfailing guidance they leaned; and oar prayer is that the God of all oon- solation-the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, may be their solaoe and strength to bear the crushing blow that has fallen so unex- peotedly upon them. To ourselves, his loyal subjeots, the loss is immeasnrable, and probably there are but few who tally realize what the death of King Edward means to England and to the whole world. The tribute which is paid to his trans- cendent worth and memory by the eight sovereigns and representatives of the whole of the commanding powers of the world, who have oome to England to follow him to his last resting place to-day, is a token of the massive and far-reaching influence our late King wielded amongst the nations I -1 of the earth, probably greater tnau any other single living person; an influence always making for good, for brotherly unity and high intent; for friendship and for peaoe. Oar King was great and infla- ential, beoause he had a kind heart, a shrewd judgment of men and matters, a personality of winning eharm, and above all, a deep sense of publio duty, and the saorod homage rendered in death by the oountlesB myriads of his loving subjeots, who know and returned his love, is indeed one of those rare oocasions which weld a great nation and empire together, and unite them too with other great nations of the world iq a common and compelling bond of mourning, veneration, and love. l The soul-stirring events of this solemn week befit the Sovereign rank of him whom we lament, and they are an instrument for making vivid, and giving expression to, the national oonclousness of an historic moment; but what gives the proceedings in wbiah we are taking put to-day, their highest and innermost significance, is the universal respect and affection sliowa by all rank and classes of men for the person and work of a great servant of his ooantry, a.4 father of his people. Ws are to-day a Bfttfo* ia mas«iag, aad ia ow mourning we took backwards and forwards. We thank God for him who has been taken from us. The Archbishop of Canterbury voiced the feeling of the nation in the solemn service in Westminster Hall on Tuesday, as the body of the Sovereign was placed in solemn reverence to rest in the historic spot, before its removal to its laat resting place. We thank God for a ruler devoted to che service o! his pecple. We thank God for the peace and prosperity which have marked King Edward's reign. We thank God for texohing D still to see His hand in the story of our nation's wellbaing.' And in thanking Aim 4 by whom Kings reign and Prinoes decree justice/ for tho many mercies we have received throughout the reign of our Sovereign, we remind oar- selves that our late King has been the subjeot of the prayers of his people for a longer period of time than any other Sovereign of Eogland or of Europe. For Qaeen Victoria, of blessed memory, through- out her illustrious reign of û3 years, daily prayer was indeed offered; but one opens the Prayer Book of 1842-68 years ago-to And petition to God to bless Albert Edward, Prinoe of Wales, and all the Royal Family, so that an unbroken stream of intercession has gone up for over 68 years on behalf of him who is laid at rest to-day. Moreover, on two other special oooasions < the whole nation has fallen on its knees on his behalf at particular crises in his life. In 1871, he was struck down by typhoid fever, and on Sunday, December 10th, the end seemed no near that the whole Royal Family were three times summoned to his bedside. Every parish throughout the land was called upon by the Archbishop ef Canterbury to pray that the Prinoe might yet live to bean instrument to God's glory, and a blessing to our Church and nation. Through the mercy of the Most High he reoovered, and on February 27th, 1872, the late Queen Victoria and the Prinoe offered public thanks in St Paul's Cathedral for the life given back in answer to prayer; and the late Dean Stanley, a former tutor of the Prince, preaching in Westminster Abbey, said of him, He kDows, and we know, that on him henceforth, as by a new consecration, and confirmation, devolves the glorioas task of devoting to his ooantry's service that life, which is in a special sense no longer his, but ours, for which his country's thanksgivings have been so earnestly offered.' Thirty years rolled on, and in two days Edward Vllth was to be orowned King of England with unexampled splendour. Then on June 24th, like a thunderbolt, came the announcement, Postponement of the Coronation, through the King's serious illness,' and throughout the Empire men and women, in consterna- tion, flocked into the Ohurohes, and the life despaired of, as it had been despaired of 30 years earlier, was onoe more given baok to the fervent prayer of every true British heart. It was to be a life of strenuous exacting service, of anxious public oare, of unremitting and ennobling re- sponsibility, a life wbioh with ever deepening love and thankfulness we have watehed and known. Can any thoughtful man- especially can any Christian man doubt— that a life, twice restored from the very gates of death in answer to the fervent and united prayers of a nation, was to be a life reserved for some high destiny, and for some signal aad unwonted service to the nation and the world at large ? And so the event has proved It to be. The too brief nine years of his reign has been freaghfe with the highest blessings to elll beloved country. Through the King's wisdom, courtesy, and unfailing taot and discrimination, we are at unity, peaoe, and oonoord with the whole world. Peace was the prize of all his toil and care, His asbes in a peaceful urn shall rest; His name a greab example stands, to show How strangely high endeavours may be blest. We know also how earnestly our King always laboured for, as he always sym- pathized with, the oause of the aiok, the distressed, and the affiioted, In our hospitals and in our land. No calamity or disaster befel any section of his people at any time without oalling forth an ex- pression of sympathy and anxious thought from the King. We shall not soon forget how, after his recovery at the time of hia Coronation, when the people wished to make a thankoffering, which should be most near to his heart, he suggested that it should take the form of a gift of money to the London hospitals. Here was a trait of our Sovereign's character, which with many others bound him to his people in the closest ties of tenderness and personal affection. And to-day I am venturing to give you, my brethren, an opportunity of fulfill- ing what we all feel would be his wish, by contributing to the fund for the relief of the distress which has been caused by the appal- ing colliery disaster at W hitehaven. In our national grief and sorrow we turn to seek some means of outlet in a practical way and here indeed, most pathetically and pit- eously, suoh presents itself, of which I feel that many of us will like to take advantage. And with this we leave the mighty dead, with thanksgiving for his life and work, and with prayer and sym- -pathy for those who are left behind, and es- pecially for him who succeeds to the terrible burden of sovereignty laid down in death. We pray that God may be with him as He was with his father; and that this great nation and country may be ble6sed in the future as it has been in the past, through the reigns of the illustrious Qaeen Victoria of ever blessed memory, and her son King Edward, whom we are mourning to-day; upon whom may the peace of God rest, and light perpetual shine. King of the Kings of all the earth, Beneath whose awful away The empires of the world have birth, Grow strong, or pass away. Bewildered by our sadden loss And dumb, Thy people stand— Teach as to bouir the bitter cross And trusb Thy guiding hand. King in his love for all the poor And suffering human kind, Tho' death too soon has shut the door, lb leaves his fame behind. His sceptre was the people's will, The people's heart hia throne; With Kiog!y word he bids us still In brotherhood be one. Peacemaker 'mid a world's realms, Where wars and tumults cease Beneath Thine everlasting arms- Lord, grant him rest and peace. — Amen. The hymn following the sermon was On the resurrection morning Soul and body meet again, daring which the offertory was taken for the Whitehaven disaster, and amouted to 418 Is lOd. Then the Rector offarsd the thanksgiving for the blessings bestowed on the nation through King Edward's reign, and for the wisdom and faithfulness of hia rule; then came the closing prayer for divine wisdom a ii strength for oar Sovereign Lord King George. The Rector having pronounced the benedic- tion, the Volunteer band played with great solemnity and telling effect nTbo Dead I Maroh," following ib with "God Save the K'Dg,' reminding all of bhe unbroken Sovereignty of this realm. Thai ended a service which made a profound impression on the congregation, and wili be remembered throughout lite by all who had the privilege to take pilrt therein. After the service the procession reformed, and, led by the band, silently escorted the Mayor and his suite to the Council Chamber, wtars His Worship tendered his thanks to all for having accompanied him to both services. The Yeomanry—98, besides officers-were dismissed at the Cross, and were then er.tor- tained at the Bull Hotel; the R.W.F. receiving refreshments at the Drill Hall, to where they marched from High-street after the procession. Denbigh Asylum Service. At the Asylum Chapel, which had been suitably draped for the oooasion, a service in the memory of the late King was con- ducted by the ohaplain, the Rev H Humphreys, at 9 o'clock, and occupied about an hour. The opening hymn was Ii 0 God, our help in ages past," in English, followed by the litany in Welsh, the second hymn being the late King's favourite, viz—4 Nearer, my God, to Thee then the burial service, in aooordance with the order of service arranged by the Arohbishop of Canterbury for the occasion, was read in English, and Psalm 90, then chanted by a full ohoir, to Felton in E flat. The lesson was read in Welsh, the service concluding with the singing of the Queen Mother's favourite hymn, 11 Lead, kindly light," in Welsh. After the bene- diction the Dead Maroh in Saul was played by Mr J Lloyd Williams, the Asylum organist. Henllan Street Mission Room. On Friday evening, at 7.30, a memorial service was held at the above, when a large segregation was present. The second part in the speeial form for memorial services was read, viz., Litany and Burial service the Litany being read by the Rev Wilfrid Griffith, aDd the Burial service by Mr H Daniel; the lesson was read by Mr J T Hughes. The Rev E M Riohards, B.A., vicar of Prion, delivered an appropriate address on the life of his late Majesty King Edward VII. Suit- able hymns were sung, and at the close Mr R A Bassett played the Dead March" (in Saul) on the harmonium. The service throughout was very im- pressive. Memorial Services Continued on Page 6. +

Halley's Comet. "SCENE" IN DENBIGH. [CONTBIBUTED.] In common with many others I have sauntered forth on several evenings reoently with the avowed object of obtaining a glimpse of the great comet. The other night I was returning home for more matches (my pipe had gone oat), when I passed a group, one of whom had evidently only just got there, for he asked Where is this oomet to be seen? Answer came from the scholar of the group, In the sky, you know, just like a star." Shades of Halley! Just think of it! "In the sky" and "Jast like a star." How wonderful! and yet what a shook to me 1 For had I not been wandering up and down these several nights looking for it" in a field! I forthwith eschewed pursuits astro- aomioal, went home, and engaged myself in matters gastronomioal, and then to bed, perhaps to sleep, perchance to dream, consoling myself with the reflection that with luck I should perhaps see an imaginary picture of the alleged oomet in a ha'penny picture paper.

RUTHIN. RUTHIN NEWS. Reports of Buthin Guardians, Bubhin District Council, and an amusing and sarcastic lebtsr applying for the position of District Counoil Surveyor will be found on page 7. COUNTY COURT. The next Court at Buthin will be held on Tuesday, the 21st June. The last day for entering plaints out of the district is 2nd June in the district 6th Jane. BENEFIT CONCERT. A concert was held last night (Thursday) at the Town Hall in aid of Mr B Davies, who has been for many years a cripple. The following artistes took parbSoprano, Miss May Thomas tenor, Mr John Williams; bass, Mr R 0 Jones. The humorous part of the pro- gramme was filled by Mr D G Harnaman and the Denbigh Amateur Minstrels. FIXING SCHOOL TREATS. A meeting has been held at the Town Hall attended by representatives of all the Chapeis and Churches, to consider the fixing of a suit- able date for the annual Sunday School treats. It was decided that this year the day be the first Thursday in July, and the following yens the last Thursday in June, the latter liable to change should unforeseen circumstances arise. OFF TO FOREIGN PARTS. There has been quite an exodus to foreign parts during the past fortnight. Mr Edward Williams and Mr Christmas Jones have sailed for tbe United States. Miss Ellen Hughes (daughter of Mrs Hughes, Crossfisld), for Canada Miss Williams (daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams, Brynbowlio), for Australia and also to the latter part have the two youug sons of Mr and Mra Davies, coal merchant, sailed. AGRICULTURAL HALL. On Monday Messrs T and W Leathes held their usual-weekly sale, when an exceptionally large entry came forward, especially sheep and lambs, which met the most spirited trade this season, lambs making from Is 6d to 2s per head over the previous sale. Several good buyers from a distance attended. Cattle were only a limited supply. A good red Devon bull, from Mr C W Sandles, Signetb, made £ 21 15s. to a Preston buyer. Bullocks from Mr Jones, Rhydycilgwyn, to 218. Smaller cattle from Mr Jones, Fferm, to 22 108 and X13 15s; from Miss Davies, Penybryn, £ 12 17s 61. A few nioe yearling bullocks found purchasers at £6 to £6 10s. Best lambs made up to 31s 3i. Several lots of Welsh ewes, which had reared lambs this season, made from 20s to 243 6d. Next sale will be held on Monday next. when larger supplies will be required to meet the de- mand. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. Mr and Mrs Thomas Roberts, Market-plaoa, and their niece, Miss Freeman, had a miracu- lous escape from serious injury, if not death. on Tuesday. Whilst out driving Mr Bjberts had occasion to call at Tyddyn Isa, iihewl. The ladies remained in the trap, while the horse was allowed to graze. When Mr Roberta was re-entering the trap the bridle, which had by some means become unfastened, fell off. with the result that the animal took fright and bolted. Mr Roberts was dragged some dis- tance along and rendered unconscious. The ladies were still in the trap, and the horse continued its mad career towards the railway crossing, where it managed to throw open the gates. It then bolted up the line towards the fast approaching 4..55 express from Denbigh to Buthin. Luckily the engine driver's attention was drawn by the screams of the ladies, and the train was stopped within a very few yards of the brap. The driver alighted from the engine, and was able bo Bbop tne animal. All the occupants escaped with only slieht injuries, bub are naturally Buffering from severe shook

(ehairman), the Mayor, and Mr T Lloyd Jones, An apology for non-attendance was re- ceived from Mr John Edgar. A quotation was submitted at R4 19s Gd for lever embossing press for Corporate seal, which oould be used instead of the present seal in wax.—It was recommended that the same be accepted, and that a box be made locally to keep the seal. It was resolved that the Town Clerk be provided with a wig and gown. That new hats be pro- vided for the town orier and maoe bearers at a cost of 5s 6d each. The Town Clerk reported that after making fall inquiries he was now quite aatiflfiod that the sum lying in N and S.W. Bank in the name of Oapt E W Griffith, late of Plas Newydd, was not subscribed for advertising purposes, but for an in- dividual charitable object. It was reported that the North Wales District Auditor had appointed Thursday, Jane 2nd, at 4 p.m., for the audit of the I Council's aocounts so far as they relate to expenditure for higher educatiou pur- purposes. A letter was read from the agents of the owners of the field adjoining the horse market that they would advise the owners to agree to the proposed exchange of land as arranged at the interview on the 11th ultimo. An application was received with refer- ence to the fee for a selected grave apace in the Cemetery, and the same was referred for oonsidieration by the whole Council in Committee on Thursday next. The Borough Accountant submitted his monthly report and petty cash acconnt. It was resolved that the oheque for the en- suing year be for 9150 to be drawn in five instalments. That the Town Clerk be authorized to draw a cheque for the bal- ance required to complete the purchase of Mr R D Hughes' warehouse on the 30th instant. • In moving the adoption of the above re- port, Councillor Cottom pointed out that the Council were now paying the 59th instalment of the Smithfield loan, and there was only one more instalment to be paid that would be provided for in the next estimate for the district rate, and would after that mean a redaction in their upenditure equal to about lId in the 2, and the Smithfield and the Glas Meadows would become the absolute property of the Council. In the above reduction and that of the loans which had fallen in this year, the Council had something substantial to- wards the projected outlay on the Muni- cipal buildings whenever they started on them. Counoillor Ciough seconded the adoption of the report, which was carried. TOWN CLERK'S WIG AND GOWN. The Mayor, addressing the Town Clerk, referred to the fact that the Council had provided him with a wig and gown, and they sincerely hoped that he would have' long life to wear it and continue to serve the Council (applause). In acknowledging the same, the Town Clerk thanked the Council for their kind gift, and said he would accept it as a long service and good conduct medal for his past services (laughter and ap- plause). i TAR SPRAYING. It was decided to tar spray Ruthin-road and portions adjoining where it was found necessary.; WATER SUPPLY FROM WELLS. Colonel Heaton wrote complaining of the praotice of traotion engine drivers drawing water from wells at the top of the Coppy hill, as it affected the water supply of Tyddyn Uoha. Mr Griffith Jones had In- structed his drivers not to continue this practice except in case of emergency. Referred to the Highway Committee to take the necessary course. HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. VERY LOW DEATH RATE. A report of the whole Council in Com- mittee stated that the Medical Officer's I report showed a birth rate of 22*36 and death rate of 7'õ4: per thousand. The borough had been free from all notifiable inleotious diseases during the month. ROYAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Town Clerk read a letter from the Home Secretary acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by the Council with the Royal Family on the death of King Edward VIL YSTRAD ROAD FENCES IMPROVEMENT. The Surveyor reported great improve- ments made in the fences in the Ystrad district by Col Hughes. Alderman James Hughes and the Mayor and others, who had seen the same, spoke in terms of high praise of the improvement and great public convenience, and con- sidered Col Hughes was deserving of ainoere thanks. The whole alteration was approved of. -41