Denbighshire Free Press

RUTHIN. s IF you require Strengthening Wine ask for T e's INVALID PORT, 2S. 6d. per bottle. '\I -Glen«pk¥, GLENUVET WHISKY, 3s ad. Genuine Port, Sherry, and Claret from Is. per bottle. W. T. BROCKLEHCRST, LONDON 1 BoUSE, BOTJHIN. a.u.c. ] BE SJJBE to get ready for the Shepherds and 1 Foresters' Annual Sports at Ruthin on Whit- Monday. 453uc I TOM BARKER'S VISIT.—Mr Tom Barger Bad] family visited the Assembly Room on Wednes- < day evening and gave a capital entertainment ( -which was appreciated by a good audience. DEATH OF MISS ANN JONKS.—An old inhabi- tant passed away on Saturday in the person of Miss Ann Jones, of Rhos-street, who was over 80 years of age. The funeral took place at Llaiifair on Wednesday and was of a private character, the Rev Canon Basil M Jones officiating. The duties of undertaker were discharged by Mr Joseph Atkinson. DEATH OF MR J WILLIAMS.—We regret to record the death of Mr J Williams, late atten- dant at the Asylum, Denbigh, and the beloved husband ef Mrs A Williams, 36, Clwyd-street, Ruthin, who passed away on lbursday morning last at the early age of 38 years. His death took place at the Denbigh Infirmary, where he had been laid up for many weeks, suffering from a very painful illness. He had been suffering for some years, but this spring he took a turn for the worse, which resulted in his death, as stated above. His wish was to have his wife there to help to nurse him, and this special wish was very considerately granted to him, and, needless to say, she nursed him with the tenderest. care up to his death. The funeral took place on Saturday at Rhewl Cemetery. The burial service was conducted in Denbigh by the Rector, and at Rhewl by the Rev E Stephens, Ruthin, and Rev J B Williams, Prion. The chief mourners were his wife and little children, next came his mother, brothers and sisters, and many other relatives and friends. Wide-spread sympathy is felt for Mrs Williams in her sad bereavement, she having been left with little children of tender age to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. DEATH OF MR DAMEL WILLI AMS.—We regret to record the death of Mr Daniel Williams, of 52, Borthyn, which occurred on Monday at the age of 53. Deceased was a miller by trade, having beon employed with Mr William Jones, ef the Mill Shop, for many years, and latterly at Garthgyuan, Llanfair. Mr Williams was a man who enjoyed the greatest respect of all who knew him, and his death is much regretted. He was a deacon of Pendre Chapel, in the affairs of which he took a very promising part, and he was also an ardent Sunday School worker. The funeral took place at Rhewl Cemetery yesterday, when the large number present testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The chief mourners were the widow, Mrs Williams Mr Robert Owen Williams and Mr John Williams, sons Mr and Mrs Jones, Widnes (daughter and son-in-law); Miss E E Williams and Miss Hannah Williams, daughters; Mr and Mrs Horsnell, Wrexham, daughter and son in-law; Miss Edith Williams, daughter. There were a large number of members of Pendre Chapel present, and several members of the Forester's Lodge, of which deceased was a member. The Rev Dafydd Jones was the officiating minister.. THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB BOWLING GREEN.— The bowling green at the Conservative Club will be re-opened for the season on Saturday, and on the Thursday following (May 2nd) there will be a formal opening in the way of a sides game between teams selected by a captain and sub-captain (Mr H Forder and Mr Watkin Williams respectively. Besides an- ticipating a visit from the Australian bowlers to Denbigh, matches have been arranged with several of the neighbouring clubs, and players are looking forward keenly to the handicaps to be played ofl. A great deal of interest will once more settle in the competitions for the Nantclwyd Prize, a trophy which Mrs Naylor Leyland has generously offered to give au- nually. There are sure to be some keen contests for the possession of this coveted trophy.—Several ladies in connection with the club having expressed a wish to play bowls, a. meeting is being convened for Monday next, and Miss M S Edwards has been appointed secretary pro tem. With the revival of bowls throughout the United Kingdom and the Colonies, ladies appeal to be taking to the game, and the pretty green connected with the club will we hope provide many happy hours for the ladies. lu the event of a ladies' club being formed Mr Theodore Rouw has kindly offered to entertain them to tea on the opening day. No doubt as the ladies become pro- ficient they will be able to arrange matches with ladies from other clubs, and they will also be able to arrange games with the gentlemen players on the local green. With regard to the visit of the Australian team, Mr R K Tothill, secretary of the Conservative club, expects that the Secretary will visit the Vale of Clwyd eoon after his arrival, which is expected next month. »

THE HOME-COMING OF RUTHIN VOLUNTEERS. The Volunteer Service Company of the Roytil Welch Fusiliers have embarked for England and are expected to arrive at Southampton on May 7th. In view of this interesting and gladsome Announcement, steps are being taken in Jin thin to give the local men a right loyal reception, and the Mayor (Dr J Medwyn Haghes), has this week issued the follow- -circuiar :—

HOME-COKING OF RUTHIN VOLUNTEERS FROM THE WAR. Tke Corporation of Ruthin have veted a .sum of money for the purpose of presenting the men of the Ruthin (G) Company with an address, and it is also proposed to give them a suitable public reception as is being done in all other towns upon the return of troops from South Africa. For the purpose of the reception I once again appeal to the loyal and generous h". habitants of the Borough and district for Subscriptions, so that Ruthin may not be behind other places in doing honour to the heroes who have endured the hardships of the war. Subscriptions may be paid to the credit of the Local Volunteer Reception Fund," at the London and Provincial Bank, and the North and South Wales Bd.nk, Ruthin, or remitted direct to J. MEDWY HUGHES, Mayor. Manor House, Ruthin, 22nd April, 1901.

FARM STOCK SALE AT PLAS NEVVYDD, LLANFAIR. When the late Mr William Kellett, of Plas Newydd Farm, Llanfair, passed away, it was recognised thit one of the best j farmers in the Vale of Clwyd had been < removed. Mr Kellett was known as a < thorough agriculturist, who gave all his attention to the best means of farming his, land in an efficient manner. It was natural therefore that when the sale of the late Mr Kellett's farming stock was ] announced, it attracted a great deal of attention amongst agriculturists. The farm is now to be in the hands of the late Mr Kellett's son, Mr John Kellett, who will, we feel sure, do all in his power to keep the farm up to the high standard it had reached during Mr Kellett's lifetime. Thi3 sale took place at Plas Newydd on Friday, the auctioneer being Mr G F Byford, who was assisted by his son, Mr Scott Byford^ of Wrexham. In opening the sale Mr Byford said the late Mr Kellett was a well- known agriculturist and a recognized practical judge, having adjudicated at the Royal and other important shows. His great aim was to have the very best stock he could secure, and if they had seen it within the last few ye-irs they would admit that it was the best in the Vale of Clwyd. Unfortunately during the last few year-, Mr Kellett was afflicted with a complaint which prevented him taking so active a part in tho management of the farm, However, the stock they had to oJfer ti.al iay was of excellent quality and highly creditable to the establishment. Mr Byfard then proceeded to explain the terms upon which Mr John Keliett was taking over the management of the farm, and stated that although a good many pur- chases might naturally be made by the incoming tenant, yet the sale was entirely unreserved and everything would be sold to the highest bidder. The sale comprised GO head of cattle, 300 Radnor ewes and lambs, 10 wagon horses and 150 lots of implements. Cows and calves made up to £ 22, fat cattle £ 17, wagon horses 40 guineas, Radnor ewes and lambs 45s, and young sows £5 to Ci). It was generally remarked that a more success- ful sale throughout had not taken place for many yeare. The attendance was large, a number of buyers coming from a consider- able distance, who apoke very highly of the well-cared for appearance of everything connected with the farm and its surround- ings. Mr Scott Byford, it should be stated, was kindly sent over by Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons, of Wrexham, to assist his father. The sale of furniture and household effects takes place to-day (Friday). ♦

MILITARY BALL AT RUTHIX. The eighth annual military ball arranged by the officers and non-commissioned officers of the C Troop Denbighshire Yeomanry, and G "Company 1st V.B. Royal Welsh Fasiliers, was held in the County Hall, Ruthin, on Friday night, and attended with success. The hall presented a brilliant appearance, most artistic em- bellishments having been carried out by means of flags, greenery, pictures, etc. It will be remembered that the Ball had originally been fixed for an earlier date, but owing to the death of her Majesty Queen Victoria had to -be postponed. It was doubtless partly owing to this postpone- ment and also to the fact of the ball being held so late in the year, that the attend- ance was not so large as usual. The cemmittee had decided to hold the ball this year in the County Hall, and as the floor of that building is not so large as that of the Assembly Room, the company present was quite sufficient for the accommodation available. The floor, being a spring one, was admirably adapted for dancing, and it had been prepared with great care by Messrs Thomas Williams & Son, Weil-street. The decorations, as already stated, were very effective, and were carried oat by Sergeant-Major W Williams, Sergeant-Major C D Phillips, and Sergeant J B Jones (Denbighshire Yeomanry), Sergeant-Instructor Acton, Colour-Sergeant H E Joyce, Colour- Sergeant Thomas Williams, Sergeant C A Williams, Sergeant William Jones, and Sergeant Alun H Williams (hon secretary), Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Mrs Acton. Thanks should be accorded Colour- Sergeant Thomas Williams for the use of flags and streamers, Mr E Tegid Owen for carpets, Sergeant-Instructor Acton for pictures and flags, and Colour-Sergeant Joyee for the use of a clock. The ladies cloak room was in charge of Miss Phillips, Park Place and the gents was attended to by Sergeant William Jones and Private Homer Hughes. The catering for refresh- ments, including wines and spirits, was satisfactorily discharged by Mr James Royles, of the Feathers Inn. The Grand Jury Room admirably served the purposes of a supper room, and the magistrates retiring-room was utilized as a smoke- room. Mr T Lloyd Williams' (late Sentances) well-known string band from Wrexham were stationed on a temporary platform which had been erected on the table in the well of the court, and from I this elevated position they discoursed capital Music for the merry dancers. The President this year was Col T A Wynne Edwards, and there was a long list of influential patrons, including :—Col Sir W W Wynn, Bart., Col Mes.ham, Col Mousley, Col W Cornwallis West, Lieut- Col Lloyd Williams, Lieut-Col R G Gregson Ellil. Lieut-Col Saxon Gregson I I,- JMiis, Major .blezard, Major Swayne, Capt Edwards, Adjutant D.H., Capt R Barnett Aarker, Adjutant R.W.F., Capt H W Buddicom, Capt Chalk, C.pt J Jenkins, Lieut F Clough. Lieut Theodore J Rouw, Lieut-Surgeon W F Byford, Dr J Medwyn Hughes (Mayor of Ruthin), Stanley J VVeyman. Esq,, G H Denton. Esq., j S Scales, Esq., W G Rigby, Esq., W F Lund, Esq., W Lloyd, Esq., J Parry Jones, Esq., W Mellard, Esq., Edward Roberts, Esq., G R Cragie, Esq., Lieut E Tegid Owen (Ruthin Fire Brigade), G F I Byford, Esq., A E Radcliffe, Esq. The arrangements for the ball had been well carried out by the following com- mittee :—Denbighshire Hussars S S Major Edwards, Sergt-Major C D Phillips, S S Major W Williams, Sergt J B Jones, Sergt R H Jones, Trooper G A Jones, 1 i am' Trooper W Edwards, Trooper H Williams. Ii'»yal Welsh Fusiliers Sergt-Instr R C Actnn. Col-Sergt H E Joyce, Col-Sergt T Williams, Sergt C A Williams, Sergt W Jones, Sergt J Humphreys, Band-Sergt E, Thomas, Corpl J Lloyd Roberts. Sergt Alun H Williams, R.W.F., discharged the duties of hon secretary with much diligence and gave great satisfaction. The "M.O's "_were Col-Sergt H E Joyce, R.W.F., and Sergt R H Jones, D.H. The company present included Col T A s Wynne Edwards, Denbigh Mr J S and b Miss Scales, Oaklands Mr E Williamson, Draiglelo: Lieut-Surgeon Byford, and Miss Byford, Ruthin Mr Scott Byford, ( Wrexham Mr W T A Jones, Land P ] Bank Mr and Mrs E Tegid Owen and 1 Miss Jones, Castle Hotel; Mr and Miss J Jones, Llanbedr Rectory Mr and Miss J Williams, Llandyrnog Rectory Miss | Jenkins, Bryncelyn Miss Alston, Bryn Rhos Mr and Mrs Arthur Lloyd, Ruthin Miss Thomas and Miss Ethel Thomas; Castle-street Miss Earp, Colwyn Miss Rowlands, County School; Mr Phillips, L and P Bank Sergt-Major C D Phillips, Ruthin Sergt-Major W Williams, Ruthin Sergt Nott, Miss Parry, Miss Reiley, Dr Owen, Mr J H Gibbs, Miss Dean, Denbigh; Miss A Edwards, Rutbin; Mr Watson, Castle Hotel; Miss Jones md Miss Davies, Mount, bt Asaph Miss Hooper and Miss Cotton, Wynustay a Elotel Miss Lilly Phillips, Elton House j Mrs Beech and Mr Francis Beech, Ruthin Mr Josiah Jenkins Mr and A Mrs Waiter Brocklehurst, London House 5" Colour-Sergt H E Joyce; Colour-Sergt Thomas Williams; Sergt-Instructor Acten Sergt Alun H Williams Band- 1 Sergt Edward Thomas Sergt W Jones ] Private D H Hughes, R.W.F. Sergt J B I Jones Sergt R H Jones and Trooper W H Williams, Llanbedr (D.H.) Colour- Sergt A F McCrann, 4th L.V.A.; Mr J Williams, Holmwood Cottage; Mr F ] Woollam: Mr J Lloyd Roberts; ] Mr R Mostyn Mr W H Williams, s Well-street Mr James Fisk and s Mr Hwgh Jones, Llanrhydd Mr and Mrs Davies, Glanrafon, Llanrhydd Mr ( Evan Hughes, Mount Pleasant, New < Brighton Miss Roberts, Castle-street ] Mr David Roberts, Pool Park Mr John] Williams, Well-street Mr and Mrs Pierce, and Miss Saunders, Llanrhaiadr Hall Mr and Mrs Croaisdale, the Swan; ] Mrs Morgan Mr D Lloyd Jones, Bryn Clwyd Nurse Williams, Bryn Clwyd. The ball programme included 24 dances, and to this several extras were added. The ball-room presented a charraiBg appearance, the uniforms of the Yeomanry and Volunteers, and the dresses of the ladies producing quite a dazzling effect. The dancing came to an end at four o'clock. It should be mentioned that Mr E Wood, harpist, played for several of the dances.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE AT SCORTON. PRESTON—ORMROD. People assembled from far and near at the pretty little Church of St Peter, Scorton, on Saturday, to witness the marriage of Mr James Guy Houlbrooke Preston, youngest son of the late Mr James Franklin Preston, of Llwyilynn Hall, Ruthin, and Miss Mildred Florence Ormrod, fifth daughter of the late Col James Cross Ormrod, of Wyresdale Park, Scorton, and Halliwell Lodge, Bolton. The bridegroom is connected with the family of Mr Preston, of Ellie Grange, and the bride, who is sister of Captain Ormrod, the genial master and founder of Mr Ormrod's Staghoimds, has been a regular attender at the meets, and has a wide circle of friends in the district. A. large portion of the Church had been set apart for the accommodation of the numerous guests who availed themselves of Captain and Mrs Ormrod's invitation, and many villagers and others were thus unable to gain admission. The chancel was beautifully decorated with arum lilies by the bride's sisters and personal friends, and during the ceremony the sacred building looked charmingly gay. The weather was delightfully fine, and no suggestion of- gloom was apparent from the natural surroundings. 'Everything spoke of happi- ness and joy. As the guests assembled Mr Davidson presided at the organ and played a selection of suitable music, the programme including a 44 Nocturne" by John Field, a "Berceuse" by Jean Stirling, Handel's well-known Largo," and an excerpt from Mendelssohn's "Lieder ohne Worte." The bridegroom, who was accompanied by his brother, Mr Charles Preston, as best man, took up a position near the chancel some time before the arrival of the bride, who was met at the Church door, leaning on the arm of her brother. Captain Ormrod (who subsequently gave her away), by the members of the choir and the officiating clergy, and preceded by them the bridal party walked to the chancel steps to the strains of the hymn 0 Father, all creating." The bride's dress was of white satin trimmed with tucked chifton, with bodice similarly adorned, sprays of orange blossoms, jessaniine, and white heather falling in sprays down each side of the skirt. She wore a demi-court train, covered with handsome Brussels lace, which formed her mother's wedding veil, and among the ornaments was an elegant diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, together with a handsome bouquet of white flowers. Her attendant bridesmaids-five in number- were Miss Gertrude Ormrod, Miss Gladys Ormrod (sisters) Miss Violet Rushton (cousin), Miss Preston (Ellel Grange), and Miss Smirthwaite, who were gracefully attired in dresses of white glace silk trimmed with tucked chiffon, the bodice trimmings including a very becoming touch of pink. Their white picture hats were trimmed with chiffon and pink roses, and the bouquets-the gift of the bridegroom- were composed of lilies of the valley, pink rose buds, and white leaves. From the bridegroom they received dainty gold and enamel twin brooches. The marriage seremony was performed by Rev F R Preston, of St John's, Ellel, assisted by Rev A T Davidson, vicar of Scorton, and ifter the hymn "O, perfect love," the Archdeacon of Lancaster (Rev A F Clarke, vicar of Cockerham) addressed the newly wedded pair. He said God in his goodness intended that man should be happy, and therefore he instituted the holy rite of marriage. Married life was the fuller life but it was not easy, for to obtain happiness self must be deposed. Marriage repre- sented the union between Christ and His Church, initiated by sacrifice and main- tained by love, and so in order that the presence of the Redeemer might lead them, and that they might live His life in His strength, there was a direction that at the earliest opportunity they should together receive the blessed Sacrament of the body and blood of Christ. Life seemed bright and happy to-day. The sky was clear above their heads, there was no cloud visible on the distant horizon, and they prayed that when the clouds gathered, as gather they must, they might be sustained and strengthened by virtual love and godliness. Whilst the rogistcr was being signed the trio and chorus "He watching over Israel was sung, Mr A Clegg conducting, and as the bridal party left the Church Mr Davidson played Mendelssohn's 44 Wedding March." As the bride and bridegroom drove away the usual lowers of rice fell about them and the ells rang out a merry peal. Capt and Mrs Ormrod afterwards held a 3ccption at Wyresdale Park, the following eing the invited guests:—Mr and Mrs 0 Irmrod and Miss B Ormrod, Mr and Mrs J I Ormrod, Mr and Mrs Rushton and the liases Rushton, Mr J L Rushton, Mr larold Rushton, Mr R Hargreaves, the lisses Ormrod, Mrs Preston and Miss Boston, Rev F R Preston, Mr 0 Preston, he Misses Lyon, Mrs Ashwell, Colonel and drs Austin, Mr and Mrs J Faie, Mr and drs Harold Bailey, Mr Warden, Miss Alice diller, Miss Talbot Fair, Miss Smirthwaite, mss A E G Preston. Miss E M Preston, Miss 0 Preston, Mr Robert Gill, Mr Robert Digby, Mr Jenkins, Miss Gabriel Roberts, Archdeacon of Lancaster and Mrs Clarke, Miss Clarke, Miss Garnett, Mrs Rolb and the Misses Rolt, Mr G Garnett, Col and Mrs Bird, Mr and Mrs Cadman, Mr H Cadman, Mr and Mrs Edmund Sharpe, the Miss Sharpe, Captain Baker, Mr and Mrs Owtram, Miss Barker, Mr and Mrs Thorp, Mr and Mrs .Jenner-Fust, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Evans, Mr and Mrs Pedder, Mr and Mrs Sanderson, Major and Mrs Stokes, the Misses Stokes, Mrs and Miss Whalley, Mrs Daniel, Dr and Mrs Wiugate- Saul, Miss Wingate-Saul, Mr Earnest Wingate-Saul, Mr and Mrs H Paley, Mr and Mibs Clark, Dr Mannix, the Misses Mason, Mr and Miss Welch, Mrs Sharpe, Mr and Mrs J T Sanderson, Mr and Mrs Fitzherbert-Brockholes, the Misses Fitzher- bert-Brocklioles, Mr and Mrs Eccles, Miss Johnson, Mr T Eccles, Mr J Eccles, Mr A Eccles, Mr P Eccles, Mr and Mrs Addison Birley. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Preston left for Chester, en route for Ireland, where the honeymoon is being spent, and the train moved out of the station amidst a cannonade of fog signals. The wedding cake was by Bollands, of Chester, Appended is a list ef the presents :— Captain Ormrod, case of cutlery. Mrs Ormrod, house linen. Bride's sister, piano. Mr and Mrs 0 Ormrod, silver-mounted mirror. Miss Gertrude Ormrod, silver and pearl fruit knives and forks. Mr and Mrs Rushton, dressing case. The Misses Rushton, silver clock. Mr E P Ormrod, gold and pearl enamel brooch. Mr H L Rushton, silver photo-frame. Miss Smirthwate, carriage clock. Mr P Ormrod, Penylan, silver salver. Mr J L Rushton, silver fruit dish. Mr W S Ridehalgh, silver tea caddy. Rev J Wilson Pedder and Mrs Pedder, silver photo frame. Mr and Mrs Venables, gold bracelet. Mr and Mrs Davidson, carriage clock. Mr and Mrs Sykes, silver dish. Miss E H Barker, silver bon-bon dish. Archdeacon of Lancaster and Mrs Clarke, case silver studs. Mr and Mrs Cross, pair silver-mounted hair brushes. Mr G H Cadman, silver-mounted claret jug. Mr Edmund Sharpe, silver mounted vase." Mr Gerald Garnett, silver dish. Mrs E Sharpe, pair silver bowls. Mrs Atkinson, gold brooch. Miss Garnett (Wyreside), silver purse. Mrs H O Bailey, claret jug. Miss Hardcastle, pair silver candlesticks. Mr G S Briggs, silver-mounted mirror. 44 Florence Knightley," silver jug. Mrs J L Fair, photo frame. Nurse Beasley, afternoon tea service. Mr and Mrs E C Cadman, pair silver sweet dishes. Lieut-Col. Archer, silver grape scissors. Mr Charles Preston, silver tea set. Mrs G T 11 Preston, silver tea urn and sugar bowl. Indoor servants Wyresdale Park, silver card case Rev F R Preston, silver sault cellars and pepperettes. Nurse Rome, silver toast rack. Mr and Mrs H H Owtram, sweet dish. Mr and Mrs Thorp, ohvAj fork. Frau Ramen, Dresden china tea cup. Mrs Henry Roberts, silver photo frame. Mr and Mrs Theodore J Hare, opera glasses. Mr W G Welch and Miss Welch, pair silver vases. Aunt Cordelia." Mr T and Mrs Joseph Eccles, fruit knives. Miss Preston, jewel case. Ada and Nelly Lyon," silver tea service. Mr and Mrs H G Ashwell, table centre. Dr and Mrs Wingate-Saul, embroidered silk glove aind handkerchief cases. Mrs Mantle, pin cushion and mats. Miss Talbot i air, embroidered handkerchief case. Mr and Mrs J G Lyon, silver salt cellars and pepperettes. The Misses h;ltpe, quaint jug. Mrs Joseph Eccles, silver cream jug. Mr J L Cross, silver toilet glass. Fred hunting whip. Daisy," dtiving whip. The Misses Boyce, picture. Mr and Mrs Sanderson, pair water-colour draw- ings. Mr J W Tabot, Mr T F Rolt and Miss Gladys Rolt, paper file. Mrs Alfred Austin, photo screen. Miss Davidson, writing map and stationery case. Mr Milton, picture.

SUICIDE AT CLAWDDNEWYDD. The Coroner for West Denbighshire, Dr J R Hughes, held an inquest on Thursday on the body of William Jones, Clawddnewydd, who shot himself early on Wednesday morning. Mr Robert Hughes, Sarney, Clawddnewydd, was elected foreman. The first witness called was Mr Thomas Jones, Clawddnewydd, who identified the body of the deceased as that of his son, aged 34 years. He did not notice that there was aaything the matter with the de- ceased until two or three days before his death. He got up on Tuesday morning and went to his work as usual. Witness went to the bedroom of the deceased on Wednesday morning, about 5.30, and found him dressed and apparently alright, but he noticed that the deceased was not so well as usual and asked him if he should fetch a bottle of medicine for him frum Dr Hughes, but the deceased made no reply. He sent William Williams to the Doctor on Wednesday morn- ing. Shortly afterwards he heard a. shot from deceased's bedroom. He instantly went there and found the deceased on the side of the bed, I quite still. The deceased never spoke a word I and was apparently quite dead. The rifle had I been in the possession of the deceased for some time, but he did not know when he got the cartridges. He had no doubt that the deceased had shot himself. ivir Evan illoy(i was the next witness. He said that between seven and eight o'clock on Wednesday morning Thomas Jones came to him and asked him to come with him at cuice, and added that William Jones had shot lim- self. He went at once, accompanied y Police-constable Pierce. They both went 0 the bedroom where the body was lying, and deceased was quite dead. The Coroner remarked that the poor man had returned home about a month ago and had had a bad attack of influenza, and had con- tinued in poor health afterwards. It turned out that the attack of influenza had made the deceased depressed, and he was suddenly seized with a disposition to do away with himself, and no doubt the deceased shot him- self whilst mentally deranged- A verdict of suicide whilst temporary insane | was returned. I

MISINFORMED. "Dear me! exeliii)ieti the lirqt-iiigliter at the theatre; this is a remirliable ei-a in the dnimn." Very," replied the manager. I am told that your burlesque prima donna earns thirty pounds a week." No, replied the manager with a sigh, "you are misinformed. She doesu't earn it; but she gets it."

ST. ASAPH. LEGACY TO THE BISHOP OF ST ASAPH.—At Somerset Houso the will of Mr James Lewis, of Cheltenham, who died on March 12th, has been proved by his brother-in-law, the Lord ) Bishop of St Asaph hit son, James W Lewis, 19th Hussars and Mr Alfred Davenport, 48, Chancery-lane. The testator's estate is sworn at X189,404 7s 8d. The Bishop receives a legacy of X1000. SUCCESSFUL BROTHEBS.— By the appointment of Sergeant John Pearson, of St Asaph, to be inspector of police at Overton, near Wrexham, surely a record in the annals of police promotion has been made. Not long ago three brothers left Ireland. One joined the Cheshire police force, the other two joined the Flintshire police force. The eldest brother, Robert, is now in- spector of police at Rhyl, John is inspector of police at Overton, and David superintendent at Runcorn. EASTER VESTRY.-The annual vestry took place at the Parish Church on Friday. The Rev W T Williams occupied the chair. The statement of accounts for the year shewed that the receipts were J649 Os lid, and the expenses JE50 10s 9d. The following were elected churchwardens Messrs Charles Grimslev, J Webster, D Roberts, and T R Jones Sides- men Messrs J Jones (smith;, Samuel Jones, Hywel Jones, H Davies (Plas-vh-Cwm), Owen Roberts (Deanery), and Elias W Evans. ENTERTAINMENTS.—The city has not been short of entertainments during the past week. The Heoton Company gave some excellent performances in the Assemhly-rooms at the Ploueh Hotel on Thursday and Friday. On Monday evening our old friend, Mr Tom Barger, appeared at the same room, accom- panied by his talented family. The large audience was delighted with his character sketches, ventriloquial sensations, &c. We, hope Mr Barger will pay us another visit ere long. THE REV BENJAMIN HUUHES' LATE FRIEND. -On Saturday the remains of the late Rev Edward Adams, of Cilcen, were interred in the new cemetery in that place, in the presence of a large number of the deceased's colleagues in the Flintshire Calvinistic Presby- tery. Mr Adams, who had reached the great age of U3 years, died at Pentre Isglan, near j Holywell, the residence of his son-in-law (Mr Edward Hughes). A service was conducted at the house, before the removal of the body, by the Rev Benjamin Hughes (St Asaph), who was ordained with the deceased upwards of ] forty years ago. On arrival at Cilcen, the mourners were joined by a large number of ministers from the Mold side, and a memorial service was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, the interment being afterwards made at the cemetery.

FACTS ABOUT SCOTCH WHISKY. The consumption of Whisky is so general at the present time that any information with re- gard to its manufacture must be of interest. Highland Malt Whisky is a simple distillation from Malt, made from Barley carefully dried in the Malt Kiln, and partakes, therefore, of the pleasant flavour peculiar to dried Malt. The finest Barley only is used, and in its purchase keen competition always exists. Considerable quantities of cheap Grain Spirit are made from Maize, foreign Barley and Unmalted Grain, which, on account of their lower price, are used to blend with Malt Whisky in order to produce a cheaper article. Without wishing to disparage the merits of Grain Spirit, it is not" Highlalld Malt Whisky," and W & A Gilbev maintain that such a blend should stand by itself and be sold under its proper designation of Grain Spirit. The public, with knowledge and taste, having once appreciated the flavour of a Malt Whisky, will not find anything in blenda composed partly of Grain Spirit to recommend them. W & A Gilbey, holding these viewn with re- gard to the higher merits of Highland Whisky distilled only from the best Malt, have used nothing else in the brands offeted by them to the public for the past 40 years, and at both their own Distilleries, which are situated in the best Barley districts of Scotland-i-iz. "Glen- Spay" and Strathmill "-their Whiskies are made entirely from Malted Barley grown in the United Kingdom. W & A Gilbey have 12,000 Butts of Scotch Whisky maturing in His Majesty's Bonded Warehouses, equal to over 1,600,000 gallons at proof strength, and are thus enabled by their large stocks to maintain a thoroughly matured article, distilled from Pure Malt only. +

COULD NOT STAND UPRIGHT. 41, POTTER'S HILL, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, Dec. zqth, 1890- DEAR SIR,-A few weeks ago I received one of your pamphlets, and found that one of the testimonials describes what I sufter-grcal Weakness and Pains in my Back and Sides. I have been under treatment in two hospitals, but can get no lasting benefit. I have tried Patent Medicines, but they seem to weaken me rather than give me strength. After reading your pamphlet, I resolved to try the Quinine Bitters. I have now taken three bottles, and have derived great benefit. When 1 commenced taking them I cor.id not stand upright with the pains in my back and sides, but now I am glad to say those pains are gone. ;md I can waik with ease. I fed stronger, and my appetite is improving. My wife, who suliered much from bad Liver, seeing the benefit I received from the Bitters, takes j! as well, and finds it does her more good than any medicine she ever took. Yours faithfully, W. LANE.

BHUDDLAN. FUNERAL. On Saturday afternoon the funeral of Mr James Ellis, saddler, took place I in the Parish churchyard, the Rev T W Vaugban, vicar, officiating. By his death an. other old Rhuddlan landmark has been removed. Mr Ellis was greatly respected, and the funeral was a very large and representative one. TEA P-AILTY. On Friday afternoon, the 19th instant, the children attending the Church Band of Hope had tea at the Boys' School. Nearly all the members were present, but on account of a family bereavement, and greatly to the regret of all, Mr Edward Evans, their faithful teacher, was prevented from attend- ing. The tea was poured out by Mrs and Miss Vaughan, who attended most diligently to the wants of all. There was an abundance of bara britb," bread and butter, &c., and the children seemed very happy and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mrs Payne. Odyn House, kindly gave the milk gratis.—Meetings have been held weekly during the winter months, when the Vicar and Mr Edward Evans gave the instruction. The attendances at these meetings have been lexcellent throughout the season. J

ABERGELE. ABERGELE NOTES. A grand wedding was solemnized at St Michael s Church, Abergele, Oft Thursday last. The contracting parties were Mr Arthur Nicholson, son of the late Dr Nichalson, Wigan, and Miss E bwayne, daughter of Mrs Swayne, Bryncoch-road, Abergele, and the late Dr Swayne, Llansaintffraid. The bride was given away by her mother. The bridesmaid was Miss Gwladys Swayne, youngest sister of the bride, while the duties of bestman were carried out by Mr James Nicholson. The officiating. clergy were the Vicar of Abergele (Rev 1) Jones), and the Curate (Rev H Pritchard). Mrs Thomas, organist, played the wedding march while the wedding party were leaving the church. The happy pair left Abergele the same day for Liverpool, en route for Belgium, where the honeymoon will be spent. « # Mr Thomas Evans, Tandderwen, has been electad chairman of the Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council for the ensuing year, and Mr J Pierce, Victoria House, vice-chair- man. The Council have chosen the following four members as deputation to go up to London to oopose the Rhyl Improvement Bill, viz.:— Messrs T Evans, J Pierce, H Thomas, and G Perkins, as well as Mr Crabbs, the Council's clerk and solicitor. Lord Dundt nald, after a short cruise up the Mediteranean, arrived at Gwrych Castle on Saturday. His Lordship looks considerably better in health than he did when he first ra- turned from South Africa. The Rhos Deanery Church Eisteddfod was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday after- noon and evening. The first meeting was conducted by the Rev W Morgan, (Penfro), vicar of Glan Conway, and presided over by the very Rev the Dcin of St Asapb. During the proceedings the Bishop of St Asaph also put in an appearance for a few minutes. The chief attraction during this meeting was the juvenile choral competition, the test piece being '• I will magnify Thee, O Lord." Only the Abergele and Colwyn Bay choirs put in an appearance, and the adjudicator (Mr J Williams, Carnarvon) said that the competition was n splendia one, and the choirs were so well matched that he had reluctantly to divide the prize ( £ 1) between them. The decision was received with loud and prolonged cheering. Miss Whittaker, Colwyn Bay, took the prize ( £ 0) for the best rendering of the Holy City." The prize of 6s for the best singing of the i quartette" P'le 'rwyt ti wen y wawr," went to the LJysfaen party. Three parties competed on the Chanting of any Psalm selected on the occasion," viz., Abergele, Old ColwyD, and Colwyn Bay, and the prize (8s) went to the last-named party. No less than 32 youngsters competed for the prize of 2s offered for the best handwriting, and the florin was awarded to John Griffiths Larson, Abergele. The evening meeting was presided over by W T Mason, Esq., M.A., J.P., and the hall was crowded to overflowing, the big attraction, of course, being the Chief Choral Competition, the test piece being 0 how amlllble (Dr Parry), the first prize being 93 3s, atd a Metronome for the conductor. Five choirs entered, Colwyn Bay (St Paul's), Colwyn Bgy (Welsh), Old Colwyn, Llysfaen, and Abergele — 1st prize was awarded to Old Colwyn. Hymn and Magnificat competition—Old Colwyn won the prize. Bass solo, Nazareth,3 competed —the prize was divided between LI Davies (Colwyn Bay) and T Whitely (Old Colwyn). Tenor solo, Perl fy Nwyfron," 5 competed— 1st prize awarded to W Williams, Colwyn Bay. Pianoforte competition, children under 15—1st, Master Hughie Evans, Abergele. Impromptu reading — divided between Nellie Evans (Aber- reading-divided between Nellie Evans (Aber- gele) and J Arthur (Colwyn Bay), "SET AT EIGHT." fir!i'e/li"ftS I'I I his was his 1,-V\ !,Hen Kivei> llil>1 a bin,I.- P. '"id was hound in a red cover with i\. Jiiglily-coloured picture adorning the front. He i»ie«'tiit t« begin well mid eiwly, so lie eaiefully wrote, Got up at seven." Then, according to instructions, he look it la hi* govei ne*« for ajipioval. The wo.y her eye* dilated and lier mouth opened made him feel billable, and he wondered whether any. one had been tampering with his literary nro- ducfiom Go(, iii) I" slie sci-P.,tiiie(I ,got, lip I ytill naughty boy J Does Lise SlIl1 gel up 1 No it lises." Very neatly site f-cr/tIched 011 Hie barbarous words, ami made him write, "Rose at «even." l his settled Master Tom no more mistakes of ltiiitl f,)I. Iiiiii lgliii So mi retiring tor U.e night, he wrote, wift. "Seuit'dBhr" Wl'° ,4Uew,,is W«!l, ———' AN INQUISITIVE HOY. "Mamma, if I hud a hat before [ l.itd thio ? one, it's all right to *ny that's the hat I had t had, 1*11 tit?" i Certainly, Johnny." f "And if that hat once had a hole in It, and I had it mended, I con Id say it, had had u hole ill it, couldn't I ? Yes, there would he nothing incorrect in 1 that." 1 "Then it would be good Engiy, (0 SMy (|n|. 4 the l.at 1 had had had iiad u hole in it, wouldn't THE REAL1 TV OF EXPERIENCE. I A!L°! hvel,vf. years, dining at. his uncle's 1 it ? THE REAL1 TV OF EXPERIENCE. I A!L°! hvel,vf. years, dining at. his uncle's 1 Jolninv •« amil observed f .1 y J' "ppear (o ea.l well." nruciisim, ,(e|,lie,l11tl,« "••chiu, "I've been puiciising eiiling all my life." f UPGARDSON ATOM. { Apropos of the Waterloo celebration there comes this anecdote. t leucher (to pupil in junior history class ) • "Now, you remember what I have (old yoit about the battle of Waterloo, don't von > Small Boy: "Yessir." Teacher Who won Ihe battle ? | Small Hoy "The Juke of Wellington." I .Teacher Rut who came to his assistance,' and helped him to win 1" Small Iloy "A feller called Upgardson Atom." i ) IIE ATE SPARINGLY. Willie, aged live, accompanying his luo/l. >.• to a illnner party, had Wen (old to eat I sparingly and to say Thank you » n.,R. thing was passed le him. The older 3 Wi!,lie 1I11I1(¡f. wllldly igiioi-ed. exclaimed i ^i iL ««•! M ,u,t''hle whisper: hnl I *■ eating sparingly all rluli( l«'» ciin I „ay Tl.nnit yuu l,y t pass me anything ? y IIE -VMV IT. ,tleacher: "Now, do you *ee I'h difference ye Ween animal instinct ««:d humaw reason ? 'tight Hoy V es. jf we had instinct we'd ow everything we needed to without leain- It hut we've got reason, and have lo study '-luselves almost to death, or be a fool." Pond Mamma I am glad you had a ",L. »«' All*. Tiptop's, am! I hoped she notice., how carefully you ha,I been brought up. » ou did not asl< I,nice for dessert, did yon? Small Son "No, indeed, ma. I didn't havft III. Every lime I lini.-hed n dish, and began -craping the xuHcer with the and smack- i"g my lips, the waiteV came and brought me „ ^.me mmo without saying'-a word," A 1 eacher: "Did any of you ever see an ele- 1 phantssh.n?" n.ii-lit I Joy J'lease, ..jr, I 1 have. leachor: \Y here was it, niy,t»oy ? i Liiyht Boy "On the elephant, sir." "1 ■!

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. "CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAMS -:0: ATTACK, BY REBELS. Central News Agency, Capetown.— Troop of Western Province Mounted Infantry was surprised by Kebels north of Calvinia on Sunday last. In the fight they lost two killed and seven wounded.

DEATH OF THE DEAN OF PETERBOROUGH. Dr Ingram, Dean of Peterborough, died shortly before midnight.

THE CHINA AFFAIR. New York, Friday.—Mr Ccnger, American Minister to Pekin, arrived at Sans Francisco yesterday. In interview he said China could pay an indemnity of sixty million sterling. He was surprised that the question waa not settled.

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