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--------------llandegla.
llandegla. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting was Iteld at the National Schoolroom on Friday evening, when the following members signed their declaration of acceptance of office:- Messrs R Williams, II Price, E P Roberts, E Priee, E White (jun.), E Roberts, 1' Tierce, R Jones, and E Edwards. Mr R Williams, School House, was unanimously elected chairman, and Mr H Price, Blue Bell, vice-chairman. Mr E P Roberts, Hafod Bilston, and Mr J Harrison, butcher, were appointed overseers for the ensuing year. It was decided to hold the next meeting in June. WEDDIG.On Wednesday, the 17th inst., an interesting wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church, the bride being Miss Grace Jones, the only daughter of the late Mr John Jones, Tyla y Celyn, Llanfor, Bala, and the bridegroom Mr John William Hughes, the youngest son of Mr John Hughes, late game- keeper of Plas-yn-Yale, Bryneglwys, Corwen, where the bridegroom is at present gardener. The bridesmaids were Miss M Hughes, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Challoner, Hendre Uchaf, Nerquis, Mold and the best man Mr W C Jones, Ty'n-y-Mynydd, Bryneglwys, cousin of the bride. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev J Jones, rector, and the bride was given away by her cousin, Mr John Jones, Graig, Llandegla. On leaving the Church the happy couple rectired a good shower of rice and confeti. The wedding party sat down to breakfast at Laburnum Cottage, the residence of the bride's mother, after which they were photographed by Mr Daniel Jones, White Horse. During the after- noon Mr and Mrs Hughes left en route for Barmoath, where their booeymooD will be spent.
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THE RUTHIN CHORAL SOCIETY.…
THE RUTHIN CHORAL SOCIETY. GRAND PERFORMANCE IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM. A rich musical treat was provided for j the inhabitants of Ruthin and neighbour-] hood Thursday evening of last week, when the Ruthin Choral Society gave a I grand performance of Handel's Serenata, Acis and Galatea." The Choral Society was established some months ago chiefly through the efforts of Mr W A Lloyd, who undertook the duties of conductor. A capable chorus was soon got together, and it was decided to undertake the study of Acis and Galatea." We were glad to see such a large and attentive audience present on Thursday evening, which may, we hope, be taken as a sign of encouragement for the society to continue to bring forward the works of the great masters. The hall was well filled, the reserved seats being quite crowded, and the attention of the audience was rivetted on the performance from beginning to end. Acis and Galatea" was amongst Handel's earlier I works, having been composed about 1720, and is written in the ..style then in vogue. It possesses all the grace, beauty, and elegance of -youth, and at the same time exhibits a wealth of evidence of the great master's gift of form, which he always displayed so conspicuously. The leading feature of the work is the charming series of solos, some of which are as graceful and airy as any to be found in Handel's works. From a choral point of view, however, its opportunities are somewhat limited, com- pared with his later oratorio works, but on the whole it stands as the most popular of his secular works. Many were surprised to hear, in the duet and chorus Happy We," the strains of the Welsh air, Toriad y dydd," which Handel is said to have plagiarized, and developed on his own lines. The orchestra on Thursday evening was full, with horns omitted. They gave a very intelligent interpretation of the music, and adapted themselves admirably through- out to the strength of the vocal parts. The orchestra was composed of the following:- 1st violins: Mr Haselden (leader), Miss Bessie Parry and Miss Beatrice Davies; 2nd violins, Miss Muriel Marsden and Miss Ethel Davies; viola,' Mr J LI Williams, Denbigh; 'cello, Mr Hugh Moore; double bass, Mr J Southworth, Liverpool Philharmonic Society flute, Mr J Clayton Boyes; oboe, Mr Walter Hunter (Sir Charles Halle's concerts); solo clarinette, Mr George Collins (Liverpool Philhar- monic) bassoon, Mr Haslam. The soloists engaged were Miss Jennie Ffoulkes (soprano), of the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir Mr W Trevor Evans (tenor), who is engaged for Madame Patti's concerts this year; Mr Robert Jones, Denbigh (tenor); and Mr J H Edwards, Ruthin, National Eisteddfod prizewinner at Liverpool. Miss Ffoulkes possesses a voice of very pleasant texture, and an admirable manner, and acquitted herself well in the solos allotted to her. She was heard to the best advantage in the pretty solo, "As when the dove," which she interpreted in a very acceptable manner. A telegram was received from Mr Trevor Evans at a late hour, stating that he was unable to fulfil his engagement owing to indisposition, and at a moment's notice Mr C W Fredericks, principal tenor of Lichfield Cathedral, stepped into the gap. Considering the hurried nature of the engagement, Mr Fredericks proved a good substitute. His singing evidenced pure vocalization and sympathy with the music, and he gave excellent renderings of "Love in her eyes sits playing," and "Love sounds the alarm." The solos of the monster "Polypheme" were taken by our favourite local bass, Mr J H Edwards, with marked success. His rendering of the solo u 0 ruddier than the cherry'' was a splendid achievement, and was greeted with loud applause by the audience. The phrazing and tone were excellent, and he appeared to have studied the music thoroughly. In the solo Cease to beauty to be suing," a more difficult and not less interesting composition, he sang with force and purity of tone, whilst the phrazing and enunciation were excellent, and the solo admirably suited the singer's extensive compass. Mr R Jones, Denbigh, was un- fortunately suffering from such a severe cold as to be unable to render the solos allotted to him. Without a doubt the feature of the performance was the splendid manner in which the chorus, which numbered nearly 100 voices, rendered their numbers. The parts were admirably balanced, and great precision characterized their singing throughout. In the first chorus 0 the pleasure of the plains they opened with a power of attack which showed that they had thoroughly mastered their work, and gave a capital rendering. The next number, "Happy we," went with a capital swing, the building of this number upon Welsh choral lines evidently suiting the -thidir to a marked degree. The for- midable chorus, "Wretched Lovers," which presents several features of difficulty, was rendered with splendid effect, the passages depicting fear and horror of the monster "Polypheme," and the final passages were sung in perfect time and tune, the sonorous basses in their long runs shewing wonderful precision and unity. This was indeed the great treat of the evening, and as the choir sat down there were clamorous demands for an encore. This was responded to, and as the evening was far advanced the latter part only was rendered. In the succeeding choruses the choir showell their familiarity with the varied*charac tor of the music, and sang throughout without a hitch ^The Society is amply rich in basses, the sopranos and tenors were not far behind, and the contraltos, though not quite so strong, were both rich in quality and intonation. The general verdict was that the choruses were rendered in a manner of which a Society of much greater pretensions might well be proud. The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character, and opened with a charming rendering of the intermezzo, 14 Forgtit-m«-aofc," by the orchestra, which was vociferously eaoored. Mr Fredericks contributed the old favourite, Tom Bowling," in a very smypathetio manner, and Mr J Clayton Boyes displayed much ability in his flute solo "Romance in G." Miss Jennie Ffoulkes found much accept- ance in her rendering of the favourite Welsh song" Myfi sydd yn magu b;i!> ui," and was recalled. Ov ing to the latcm- ,f the hour, however, there was no and the concert concluded with 1.1 National Anthem. Too much cannot be said in praise of It. c W A L ,i as conductor. It was evident to tin casual observer that he had dcvott. reat attention and much time to the i ing of the choir, and he can be heartily congratulated upon the result. Cap;; singers are, of course, an important eKt in the working of such a Society, '-•it without a capable and painstaking li-ade:- such a grai d result as was achieved < Thursday night would be impossible. Lloyd appeared to have the choir !i,otighly under control, and took them ,-uugh the intricacies of the work in ;) admirable maimer. The accompanist Miss Elliott, L.R.A.M., who gave valuable support all through the practices, and the Society are much indebted to her for her unstinted efforts. Miss A Maysmor Gee and Miss Sydney Edwards, Church Gates, also gave ready help as pianists at the rehearsals when called upon. The members of the committee worked inde- fatigably in the preparation of the room and the stage, and assistance was also rendered by Miss A Maysmor Gee and Mr R Harris Jones, who supplied decorative material for the room, and to whom many thanks are due. Several lady members of the choir also assisted in the decorations, which were very effective. The following kindly assisted as stewardsMessrs Butler, J Evans (Llwynedd), T Jerman, R Worthington, and W E Roberts. The Society, it should be added, has as its president Col Cornwallis West, and as vice-president the Mayor of Ruthin, Dr J Medwyn Hughes, both of whom were present on Thursday. The patrons of the Society also includes Mr RBlezard and Mr George Blezard (Pool Rark), Col Saxon Ellis, Col George Gregson Ellis, Mr Lloyd, of Rhagatt; and Mrs Bremner. The carrying through of a concert of this description involves great responsibility and expense, and we trust that the financial result of the venture will be satisfactory. If on future occasions the Society can depend upon having as largo an audience as was present on Thursday night, there is every reason to hope that we may look forward to many more of these musical treats,
RUTHIN DISTRICT COUNCIL.
RUTHIN DISTRICT COUNCIL. A LIVELY ANNUAL MEETING. The first meeting of the newlyi-elected Ruthin District Council was held at the Workhouse, Ruthin, on Monday. Mr Thomas Jones, Plas Coch? occupied the chair pro tem. The members present were Messrs R D Jones, Owen Williams, E Powell Jones, John Roberts (Nantglyn), T H Roberts, W G Richards, John Evans, Thomas Jones (Llanferres), Thomas Jones (Llanychan), Henry Williams, R H Pugh, Robert White, Edward White, Hugh Jones, Isaac Daniel, Lewis Jones; and the follow- ing new members: David Evans and John Williams, Llanchaiadr; J R Lloyd, Llan- gwyfan; William Davies, Derwen William Ellis, Llanfair; T 0 Jones, Clocaenog and Joseph Davies, Llanarmon. THE ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mil T H KOBEUTS DENOUNCES THE 44 BEEF- STEAK SHOP CAUCUS MEETING." A LIVELY SCENE. As soon as the hour for commencing the business had arrived, Mr T H Roberts said: I think the first thing we have to do here to-day is to appoint a Chairman pro tem. I think that has been our usual proceeding before. The Clerk: X 0, until you elect a Chair- man the old Chairman occupies the chair. If anyone proposes Mr Jones for the ensuing year he wifl vacate the chair, and you will have to elect a Chairman pro tem. Mr T H Roberts then proceeded to propose the election of a Chairman, speaking in English, whereupon several members requested him to address the Council in Welsh. Mr T H Roberts I have a perfect right to speak in English if I wish. I hope we have come here, gentlemen, to settle; the question of appointing a Chairman; in this room. Some members have been holding a caucus meeting in a beef-steak shop or a pork-pie shop, and if the matter has been settled there it is no use to get up here and say who is the best man to put in the chair. I have not attended any caucus meetings (hear, hear), but I have come here with an open mind to propose a gentleman who has been proposed on several occasions previously. On one occasion he came within the casting vote of being elected to the chair, and on another occasion he only lost by one vote. That gentleman is Mr W G Richards, who has been a member of this Council ever since it came into existence (hear, hear). I have great pleasure in proposing Mr Richards to be our worthy chairman for next year. Mr John Evans said he had much pleasure in seconding the motion. Mr Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), proposed as an amendment that Mr Henry Williams be elected chairman. That gentlemen was one of the largest ratepayers on the Council, and was an old and well tried Guardian. Mr R D Jones seconded the amendment. Mr T H Roberts demanded a poll, and on the vote being taken 12 voted in favour of Mr Williams and 10 in favour of Mr Richards. Mr Williams was then declared elected, and on taking the chair, returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him. Mr T H Roberts said he wished it to go out to the public that the appointment of chairman had not been made in that room but had taken place at the shop of Mr Williams, the butcher. They generally went to a butcher's shop to ask the prjce of beef or mutton (laughter). • The Chairman I must call you to order. Mr Roberts: I have a perfect right to go on. I have seen a leaflet inviting certain members to meet together. I am not going to be gagged by anybody. I tell yon that the Chairman of this Council has been appointed at Mr Williams' butchers' shop —the one that supplies us with our beef I believe (cries of "order.") Mr Roberts: You must understand you are not going to put the gag on me. The Chairman: I hope this will not be taken as a precedent. I must call you to order Mr Roberts. Mr T H Roberts: Precedent or not it is what you are entitled to. I challenge anybody to say that I held any caucus meeting of any kind but this matter was arranged in the butcher's shop. Mr Richards said he also wished to express his thanks to those who had sup- ported him. He was very glad to find that ten members had supported him, and he was glad to think that those members looked at the matter from a broad-minded point of view. The proposer of Mr Henry Williams had stated that he was a large ratepayer, and he was surprised that a person calling himself a Liberal should consider that such a strong reason for his taking the chair. It was quite against the principle of Liberalism. The fact that a man was a large ratepayer did not put brains into his head, and he was glad to know that his supporters had looked at the matter from a broader stand-point. Mr Roberts, Nantglyn, was elected vice- chairman. ♦—
RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The annual meeting of the Ruthin Board n Guardians was held at the Workhouse on ..louday, when the members present, in addition to the Rural Councillors, were :— Rev J F Reece, Messrs A Lloyd Jones, and J H Simon. Mr A Lloyd Jones took his seat for the first time. Two gentlemen were nominated as chair- mail pro tem.-r— Mr R H Pngh and Mr Owen V. iiliams. Thirteen votes were accorded for each, and the Clerk gave his casting vote in favour of Mr Pugh. ELHCTtUN OF CHAUIMAN. A CLOSE CONTEST. Mr Henry Williams rose to propose the election of Mr Pugh as chairman during the ensuing year. He was an excellent and faithful member. He would not, in submitting his name, indulge in words like those used by Mr T H Roberts at the previous meeting. He would not like for a moment to shew such disrespect to the Board or to himself by making use of such choice language. Mr T H Roberts: Hear, hear. Mr John Roberts, Nantglyn, in second- ing the election of Mr Pugh, said that besides residing near the Workhouse, he had another very necessary qualjfication- he was a Congregationalist (hear, hear, and laughter). Mr Pugh said he did not wish to stand, and proposed the Rev J F Reece as chairman. Mr T H Roberts seconded. Mr Henry Williams Do we understand that Mr Pugh has withdrawn definitely ? Mr Pugh Yes. Mr Owen Williams said he begged to second the election of Mr Pugh. Mr Robert White said that if Mr Pugh had withdrawn his name Mr Owen Williams was out of order. Mr John Roberts (Nantglyn), to Mr Pugh: Will you stand if you receive a majority ? Mr Pugh: Nothing of the kind. Mr Owen Williams: In that case I beg to propose the re-election of our retiring chairman, Mr John Foulkes. Mr Hugh Jones seconded. Replying to Mr T H Roberts, the Clerk said they could go outside the Council to elect a chairman if they thought fit. Mr Robert White said if there was a man amongst the members present worthy to fill the chair, he thought it would be a disgrace to go outside for a chairman. Upon a division Mr T H Roberts de- manded a poll, and the members voted as follows:— For Mr Reece Messrs J H Simon, J F Reece, A Lloyd Jones, W Davies, Lewis Jones, W G Richards, Robert White, T H Roberts, E White, R H Pugh, Thomas Jones (Llanferres), John Williams, John Evans, E Powell Jones-14. For Mr Foulkes Messrs Richard Jones, Owen Williams, T 0 Jones, Robert Jones, J Davies, .J R Lloyd, Hugh Jones, R D Jones, Wm Ellis, Thomas Jones (Llan- ychan), Isaac Davies, David Evans, H Williams, John Roberts (Nantglyn)—14. The ^voting being equal, the Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of Mr Reece, -who was thereupon declared elected. In taking the chair Mr Reece expressed his thanks for the honour they had con- ferred upon him. He had been a servant of the Board now for eighteen years, and had rendered faithful service to the best of his ability. He thought that, with the exception of Mr Owen Williams, he was the oldest member of the Board. On a public Board of that kind they should try and carry things on as unanimously as possible (hear, hear). They should not recognize parties so much, but should honour those men who had sorved the Union to the best of their ability. He was sure that he had been elected chairman that day, not because he was a clergyman, or a member of the Church of England, but because they thought he had rendered faithful service to the Board. He wished his election had been unanimous, but of course party opinions did run high some- times. Whilst he occupied the chair he would know no party, and would do his duty without any partiality. He hoped none of them would regret the step they had taken in electing him to the chair. He would fill the office to the best of his ability, and hoped to give satisfaction to every member. ELECTION OF v ICE-CHAIRMAX. Mr Richards proposed the election of Mr T H Roberts as vice-chairman, and this being seconded by Mr John Williams, was carried. Mr Roberts acknowledged the honour, and said that whenever he was called upon he would discharge the duties to the best of his ability. AID HEFUSKI) TO TI-H: RUTHIN NURSING ASSOCIATION. An application was received for the usual grant of £5 towards the funds of the Ruthin Nursing Association. Mr T H Roberts said the nursing associa- tion was undoubtedly of great benefit to the town of Ruthin, but he questioned whether the country districts got anything at all in the way of benefit. The Chairman said he could point out several cases where the Association had been the means of saving considerable sums to the union. The Local Government Board Inspector said he would be very sorry to see this subscription withdrawn. He always advised Guardians to support such associations. The Guardians in North Wales very properly went in chieily for outdoor relief as their chief method of relieving paupers, and if they did this they were bomnd to provide proper means for nursing. Some Guardians objected to these subscriptions on the ground that as their parishes were utlying they got no benefit, but they must remember that all the benefits of pauperism were paid out of the common fund. If they could save in ^Ruthin outlying parishes would share in the benefit. Mr Henry Williams said he quite agreed with the inspector. He knew that the nurse had been in Llanbedr and she did go as far as she could when called upon. He thought they were a good deal in pocket by subscribing to the association. He pro- posed that the grant be continued. Mr Robert White said the nurse was no benefit whatever to Llanarmon and the outlying parishes and even if she did benefit the town of Ruthin he did not think they were justified in expending the ratepayers money in providing a nurse for one part of r, the union whilst ignoring another part. Mr Simon seconded Mr Williams' motion. Mr Thos Jones, Llanferres, proposed that the application be not granted on the ground that the outlying district received, no benefit. Mr Thos Jones, Plas Coch, in seconding said he knew of a case where the nurse went out to the country and the person who called for her had to pay for a closed carriage to take her there. He did not think that was right, especially when the townspeople got her services at their door. Mr Simon pointed out that many of the paupers who formerly lived in the country now lived in the town. A vote was then taken when 13 voted for the amendment and ten for the resolution. The application was therefore refused. A UKTIKKI) MEMBER. A letter was received from Mrs J W Lumley acknowledging the vote of thanks passed to her, expressing her regret at having to give up her seat owing to ill health, and testifying to the kindness shown to her by the board and the officials. ELECTION OF CO-OPTATIVE GOVERNORS. Mr T H Roberts proposed the election of Mr Roger Jones, Llanarmon, as a co- optative member of the Council. In doing so lie said Mr Jones had been a faithful member of the old Board. Mr Richards seconded, saying that he would be very glad to see Mr Jones amongst them, as he tied with him at the recent election. Mr Richard Jones proposed, and Mr Owen Williams seconded, the election of Mr John Foulkes. Mr John Roberts, Bathafarn, was then proposed by Mr Pugb, and Mr Edward Jones, Penygraig, by Mr John Evans. The Chairman said that inasmuch as they were going to the vote he wished to refer to the faithful services of Mr Rogers Jones, who had been an excellent member of the Board. A vote was then taken with the following result:— Mr John Foulkes 22 Mr John Roberts 17 Mr Rogers Jones 12 Mr Edward Jones 3 -1 1 -0 Mr -John Foulkes and Mr Jonn isooerts were then declared elected. ELECTION OF MEDICAL OFFICER. Dr David Lloyd was unanimously re- elected Medical Oflicer for Llaurhaiadr district for the ensuing year, on the motion of Mr T H Roberts, seconded by MT John Williams. THE NURWE'.S APPOINTMENT. The Local Government Board wrote con- firming the appointment of Miss Annie Parry as nurse, on condition that it be on approval for three months, at the end of which time the Guardians were to report as to how she had discharged her duties. ELECTION OF OVERSEER*. Messrs Henry Birch and William Davies, Bee Inn, were elected overseers for the parish of Llangwyfan. A letter was road from the Clerk to the Llangynhafal Parish Council, containing a resolution passed by his Council in favour of allowing the overseers of the parish to make out the list of voters for the parish instead of the rate-collector. The Clerk pointed out that Mr John Jones, assistant overseer, had been appointed to his present office at a fixed salary, and on the understanding that he was to receive an extra renumeration for such work as the preparation of the voters lists. He therefore thought that if the suggestion of the Parish Council was to be carried out it would be unfair towards Mr Jones unless his salary was increased. Upon the motion of Mr T H Roberts, seconded by Mr Thomas .Tones, Llanferres, the Clerk was instructed to writo to tho Parish Council requesting them to allow the present arrangement to continue in force.
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Pm ii in men I a ry infantry in llui cnuMe, lialled lo oh.si'i ve how I.lie li- itle went, el^vlicre i'«<l then, having jic'>e<I a ilelnohminik iifter lln* lto> alibis whnm La hini ilefi-alet!, lii,4 III ifig 1.1: .1 giiili4,t, I lie li infiinl ry, who wt;its slowly i;nining uroiiml in j I he (N'lH re, ami were let! Iiy i.or.l «>M:OII A^tley, ;\1111 sunned thin defeat, ah Miftl. cm iier one f;i III i oil (.lie morning of the hat l ie—" (J I,on], 'I'lion I know':<l Mini. I intiNl he very l.iiHy 'o-tbiy if I forye! Tiier, yet <lr> not I'liou.forget me In tlio^eilay*. wh' ti siio !ia If I heinfmil i y wit* armed with pikuaonly, ami I lie other with inellirieut | mnxkel^lhey could seldom wit h,->l ami a cavalry chai se in open field, and on l.lii* occasion, after j short resistance, the force snrtc.iidere on the jspoL J:IIP¡.t(, 11'1,1'11'111',1 from lib I'nr'illit only in time to see thai defent WMH cerlniii. The Kiii^, who had liojoled the hody of reserves, made off a* fast .VJ he could, with all the cavalry that lie could gather round Idlll, unit bCCIIllIt II. filgiliVO for the- rest, of his days, mil il he fell into the hands of his enemies anil [ioi.-lied his life on the ncnOrold. He left behind him on t he field of Nasel.y his cannon,. l>Mgfge, and neutiy 5,000 of h'ia soldiers as TIIK COUPSli; T LA NX. There i" a very remarkable plant which k'tows in the colony of Natal. I|«i popular name is the Co ipse I'lniil., If t;rowM to a very considerable size, and iU piiiH'ij'al feature is a beli-shfipcd Ibroal. somelliiug Jilcelhe (lower j of all Ilnllll lily, bill. 1IInell !ar;;er and deeper, find opening into a hollow slein. nli,l C(; i,ei-eti Ili,.tt 1 incipai l'IIHl'a.'II'1'I l I,' It 10. ¡ ) I ,¡,)! e OIl"" r,"ll Ullh I Y fif l>y menus of this i( attracts cnriion-feeding birda lo it. Once they alight on it they are losl. Their clans become enlxngled in (he .secretion, the hell-shaped mouth folds up, ami they are literally swallowed, feathers and all, and digested hy juice* secreted in the throat of llle plaut. A NATION UtJINKD RV A SPIDER, If ire are to believe ilie story, a spider was the direct cause of most serious loss and injury to the Dutch nation, at the time of the at.tacic upon Holland by France in the year 1794. A French prisoner at Utrecht, who had beguiled some of hi,s long hours of captivity by *udy- jll the It:tllit'i of pidel'lóI Ol! (he Irall"! of I;i cell, wits aide by watching them to forecasi the eOIllÎllt! of l'nill or of frost. Al, moment, when asuddon (haw mised the pms. peets of the Dutch, and seemed to destroy the prisoner's hope of revue by his countryuien, his humble fiiends upon the wail glive him sure uifjns of a renown! of the frost. Upon I his he contrived to send a message to assure the French general* that, within a few days their troops would he able to pass over the frozen vaiers, a prediction that, was no •« ful- filled and so it eamo to pass that a viidur foi- (-lie of i'l,ei*- Master Oisjonvnl, and for the conquest of the Datch. MAUY STCAnT'? CUUiOUS WATCttKS. Among the M atches owned by Mary litun.H; was a ct Hin-shaped watch in a ease of crystal. Probably the most remai tsable watch in her collection was the ono which was bequeathed to Mary Seslon, tier maid of honour, it w'fis iis the form of a skull. On the forehead of f'i» sltnll was the syniho!of death, the scythe, rml tho hour-glass. At the hnc.k of the i'mil was :lilt Time, and a! !l,e top of the head was the of h-ltiii aii.I Crucifixion. The watch \>n* opened ly reversing the skull. Inside WPS A representation of (he lioly Family surroninle.d by angel*, while l liu shepherds and their Hocks were worshipping the now-born Christ. WHAT run H YI ,s tkll. l)lno eye* a ie said to he tht* weakest. Up( nrned eyes are lyp eai of devotion. Wide open eyea are indicative of rashness. Side-glancing eyes are always to be dis- trusted. Hioivn eyeH arc said by ocniiiU to be tllë strongest. .Small eyes are commonly supposed to indi- cate canning. The downcast eye 1ms in all ages been tppical of modesty. The proper distance between the eyes id tilt width of one eye. People of melancholic temperament rarely have clear blue eyes. Eyes in rapid ami conslanl. million betoken anxiety, fear ov care, Eye" with long, sharp ^'iruers indicate grent discernment and penetration. I'lie %vliitc of ilie e.e I)etietti,li the iris is indicilivo of nobility of character. Grey eyes turning green n» anger or exeila- inetti. ni-c indicative of -t IVItell titti ltilif the pnpU UH: indication 's of cool delibernlion. An eye, fh<j upper lid of which passes horizontally ncfon* the pupil indicates mental ,Ioi.iz,)Iltttliy ability.. Unsteady eyes, rapidly jerking from side to side, are frequently indicative Iii Ill) nn.stjitie<l mind. It is MI'I 'hat the provfuitng colour* ot eyes among patients of iuna^io asylums are brown or EyCfi of any colour with wep k brows ami long, concfive iasiies, are indicative of » tve/ik constitution, th«.t are wide apart arc soid by }. 11 8iogllOll1Î8ts to i lid i(;¡ I,e g rent. jute/! ¡geue and teiumious memory. Eyes of which t he whole oM he iris is visible belong toerrat i« persons, 1/1, elI with a fendency toward insanity. Wide-open, staling eyes in weak coiinten- l nees indicate jealousy, bigotry, and pertin- acity without lirmnesH. Eyes placed clow tnio-ther it the head are said to indicate pcttimss of disposition, jenhmsy, and » turn for faull-linding. "\Vlien the under-arch of t he upptsr ey«li«l'is a .iiiv,e ness, lujt "I,uol timidity, sometimes appioneli- ing cowardice. All men of genius ar« said lo have eves dear, slow moving and bright, ThH i.- t he • e.,e JiVid, it docs not matter wlnii, bnfc 'his is a mistake, for bin-; eyes are found only mong Caucasian nations, and the white races mle the world. Aitf longher, s;z»; for size, thai, one of steel. lvMue nf»»i- grow upon Cie tree which giver* n* the vrood called rosewood. The mime wi* eiii. it exl'ales a perfi me like that of »oses». AN EXPENSIVE ITEM.- Father: I'lon't ,ju?tthe man I've been lool:- I:c for to marry uy 3,oii have money. Th? fact i>, 1 have :jot to put some capital into my hnsii. -ss during the next, year." "Suitor: Uin II o m'fc knew that. 1 could let you have any, sir." I don't want your ukney. All 1 want you to do is to ttarry ber."
REPORT OF THE LLANYCHAN AND…
REPORT OF THE LLANYCHAN AND DISTRICT CRICKE7 CLUB, FOR SEASON 1900. Gentlemen,—The season just closed has been a most busy one, and in many respects probably the best the club has had, for no season in the past can be quite compared to the season of 1900 for the number of matches played, as well as for our successes. The club has played 19 matches, winning 12, drawing 2 (which would both have been won if less than five minutes more play could have been allowed), and losing five, and in addition to the 19 aforementioned one match was not played- Manchester Clifford versusLlanychan, at Llanychan, on August 6th, bank haliday, the day being a thoroughly wet one. One other match was however played upon the Llanychan ground, and that on the first Saturday in August, for through the inability cf the Denbigh Committee to provide a wicket, because of a croquet tournament, the match Manchester Clifford versus Denbigh had there- fore to be played on the Llanychan ground. Although a busy season the committee has always been able to play a fairly good team, but early in the season the usual small difficulties were experienced, but later in the season the teams were not only easier to. arrange, but the play was decidedly improved and was indeed almost brilliant in several of the matches. The batting averages have been fairly good, and in many individual innings really of high Merit, but your committee desire to emphasise the necessity of more sustained practice particularly so at the commencement of the season. The bowling has once more been excellent, Mr W H Owen in one match taking six wickets for one run, and Mr D P Williams 8 wickets for 15 runs, while Mr P Sanday perform the 01 Kat Trick twice during the season, riz :— In the Afonwen and Denbigh matches, this feeing the first occasion in the history of the club that a bowler has made himself a double event in the same season, but four times previously have our members performed it once during a season, viz —Messrs Beckett, Bleacklev, R 0 Jones, and W H Owen. The fielding and wicket-keeping have been good. The visiting teams have been well pleased with their visits, and have shewn a true sportsmanlike spirit through the season, a season which did not give a single victory to any visiting team on our own ground. Our teams also were well rsceived at all the Sway from home matches, and like the visiting teams to Llanychan are looking forward to future visits with pleasure. The best thanks of the committee are due to the Presidents and the Vice-presidents. Of the latter there are now twenty-six on the club's role, which fact goes far to show the great interest taken in the welfare of the club. The playing members number 48, which, added to the President and Vice- presidents, make a grand total of 75 members for the year 1900. The finances of the club are healthy, the cash receipts and balance for the year amounting to f30 19s lid, and the disbursements to .£23 4s 4d, leaving a balance in hand to be carried to the next season of 97 15s 7d. The committee venture to think that these figures are very satisfactory considering that there has been no concert nor any other additional source of income during the year. The committee desire to ask the ladies to accept the club's warmest thanks for their continuous and most welcome presence during the season's matches, and also for the two matches which the ladies played during 1900, in one of which the ladies defeated the Llan- ychan club, and which defeat was the only one the Llanychan club experienced on its ,own ground during the season. The club trust that the ladies will frequent ibe ground as regularly in the coming season as in the past, and also that the club may Itave the exqusite pleasure ef again playing matches—the Ladies versus Llanychan. The club warmly thank the Rev and Mrs Gallagher for the tea provided by their hospitality to the playing teams (and the company present)— Jiuthi* Grammar School v. Llanychan at Idanychan, on Saturday, July 21st, 1900, also for a present of grapes and flowers on the cccasion of the match, the Ladies Y. Llan- jchan. Once more the Llanychan team were the guests of Mr Sanday at Bathafarn. The genial host and his sons provided good sport, there being an excellent match, lovely weather, and generous hospitality. The committee desire hearty thanks to be tendered to the dab's landlord, Mr W Davies, and they are pleased to add that the most cordial relation- £ hip exists on both sides. The annual dinner, owing to the gentral election, and which had been arranged to be partaken of on October 4th, was postponed as the date was the Denbigh Borough Contest. The committee had decided on the occasion of the dinner to present Mr C P Sanday with a ilall and suitable inscription for his prowess in performing the hat trick twice during the season, and I sent the bail to him on March 20th, 1901. The club will be very sorry to lose Mr W H Owen, our enthusiastic Vice Captain, from the locality, he having received promotion to Cheater. A committee having been appointed to collect funds from his numerous friends for the purpose of presenting him with some souvenir, which took shape in the selection of a writing desk and silver cigarette case, which was presented privately to Mr W H Owen by our worthy Captain. Mr W H Owen, in a very kindly and touching letter, acknowledged the kind presents. The club will learn with-great regret of the death in South Africa of Captain Fosbery, once a member of our club, and who with another member presented the scoring board to the club. You will be glad, however, that our member, Mr L W Cole, who volunteered for South Africa, is still to the fore, and from whom several members of the club have news regularly, and we sincerely trust that he may return safety to the old country. Mr S Roberts, of the Cyclist's Rest, Rhewl, has again given every satisfaction in catering for the tea on the ground. It is to be hoped that the first year of the new century will be even better from a cricketing point of view, than the past year, and anent this, your Secretary jam the pleasure to announce that he has already arranged seven home and away matches, making 14. In conclusion the committee wish to offer sincere thanks to every one who had assisted the club in any way during the past season.
RUTHIN COUNTY GIRLS' SCHOOL.…
RUTHIN COUNTY GIRLS' SCHOOL. ——— < MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNORS. A special meeting of the Local Govern- ing Body for the Ruthin County School was held in tho Grand Jury Room, County Hall, on Tuesday, when Mr Ezra Roberts presided, and there were also present, the Mayor (Dr J Medwyn Hughes), Rev Chancellor Bulkeley Jones, Rev M G Owen (Llifon), Rev Basil M Jones, Messrs Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), and R Harris Jones, Mrs Lumley, Mrs Thomas (Bank), Mrs Hughes (Station House), with the clerk (Mr Edward Roberts), and the head mistress (Miss Anna Rowlands, B.A.) The Chairman extended a few words of welcome to the Rev T 0 Jones, who took his seat for the first time. THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. At a meeting of this committee it was resolved that bursaries to the value of Rl 10s per term for three terms be granted to the following:—Mary Lilly Jones, Llanfair; Jennie Williams, Jennie Glynne Jones, and Minnie Batten also that like bursaries be awarded to the following pupils tenable at the Denbigh County SchoolThomas Gwilym Roberts, Thomas Henry Williams, Thomas John Davies, and Thomas Jones, Llys. It was resolved that scholarships be offered as follows:—One open scholarship for girls under 13, open to the whole school district, X6; one for each sub-district for girls under 14, X6 each. A bursary was granted to Robert Bleackley in respect of the coming school year. The report of the sub-cemraittee ap- pointed to consider the question of painting and colouring at the school was referred to the General Purposes Committee with power to act. THE PROVISION OF A HOCKEY AND FOOTBALL FIELD. At a meeting of the sub-committee for considering the question of the acquisition of a hockey and football field for the use of the pupils, Mr Lumley stated that the land would be available on the 1st of May, but that he was not prepared to let a part of the field which contains from 10 to 11 acres, but would let the whole at the rate of £ 2 5s per acre, the landlord to pay tithe and landlord's property tax; also that he was prepared to sell the whole field but not a part; and it was agreed that the Rev CiianceHor Bulkcley Jones should accom- pany Mr LuraVoy-.tQ the locus in quo. The Chancellor n- verbally. reported ) upon this visit. The matter was, after sorn& ssioll referred back to the sub-committee ttf report to the General Purposes Committee. THE STATEMENT Oil ACCOUNTS. POSITION OF THE 'SCHOOL. The Chairman said the Clerk had gone into the accounts, but they were not quite ready yet, and would have to be audited before being submitted. At the same time he might bring forward a few figures to show the position of affairs. They received in grants £830, bank interest amounted to 148 9s Id, boarders fees returned by Miss Rowlands £12, school fees (which were now in a very satisfactory position) dt'266 13a 4d, and musical fees .£'17 5s, making £ 303 18s 4d. The total income was £ 1,214 7s 5d. Out of this they had to transfer to the various funds under the scheme U2f»4 10s. The administration expenses, in- cluding Clerk's salary, books and stationery, expenses on the building during the year, ets., school expenses proper, and all other expenditure. amounted to R684 18s lid. Add this to the £ 204 transferred to other funds and they had a total expenditure of £ 949 8s lid, leaving a balance on the year of Y,264 8s 6d. The figures for books, stationery, gas, etc., ran very high, but these included several items which would not occur again, and the expenditure was absolutely necessary.. As to the salaries he ought to say that he had gone into the accounts of other County Schools, and was pleased to say that they stood in a very favourable position as compared with those schools as far as the expense of teaching went. The average payment per head per teacher was £148, Denbigh was R163, Llangollen aClOO, Llanrwst £ 130, Ruabon £ lG8j Wrexham Boya' £ 176, Wrexham Girls' £132, and Ruthin £ 120. The average of teachers to scholars at Ruthin was also below several of the other schools. He gave these figures because there was a rumour abroad that they were so well off in Ruthin with funds that they did not care what they did with them, but these figures would show that this was not so. APPOINTMENT OF A SCIENCE TEACHER. The next matter on the agenda was the question of the appointment of an assistant and science mistress, and the equipment of a laboratory. The Chairman said there was a technical fund in connection with the scheme which they were bound to use for technical edu- cation only. This fund stood at £ 318 4s 5d, and -there was a -x-ply-inoome to it of £ 92. If they appointed a seience mistress they might pay a portion of her inoome and provide what was required out of this annual income, and the remaining portion would be paid out of the general fund. The teacher could give the surplus of her time to general teaching in the school. Chancellor Bulkeley Jones said that according to the Chairman's figures they would have at the end of the year some- thing likok400 lying dormant. The Chairman: Yes. and not only that, but we will be in danger of losing it altogether. The Mayor said it appeared that they had no option in the matter. They must use this money for a specific purpose, and the only thing they could do was to take steps for the appointment of a science teacher. It was decided that power be given to the General Purposes Committee to take the matter in hand. ANNUAL INSPECTION. The Chairman reported that the nnnual I examination by 'the Central Welsh Board would.: be held on June 4th, and he hoped as many Governors as possible would make an effort to meet the Inspector at four I o'clock on that day. AUDITORS. Mr T H Roberts and the Rev W G Jones were appointed to audit the annual state- ment of accounts.