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DENBIQ-H AND I>ISA?BI05E THE DERBY.-ISt Volodyovski, 2nd William III, 3rd Veronese. Time as taken by Benson's chronograph 2 mins 40* sees. Time last year 2 mins 42 sees. OBDIIUTIOK.-On Sunday at the Cathedral Bangor, by the Bishop of Bangor, Dr Williams, acting on behalf of the Bishop of St Asaph, crdained to the priesthood, the Rev R Ivor Jones, B.A., curate of Denbigh and of Keble College, Oxford, and St Michael's College, Aberdare. Mr Jones has received the con- gratulations of Denbigh churchpeople on his admission to the full ottice of the ministry. DEATH OF THE DOWAGER COUNTESS OF Dr,NBIGH.-The Dowaoer Countess of Denbigh, widow of the eighth earl, died at Rome, on Monday, in her 67th year. The deceased lady had been confined to her bed for a week by pneumonia, and the end came somewhat suddenly. The Earl and Countess of Denbigh, the Hon Everard Fielding, Mr C E and Lady Agnes do Trafford were with her ladyship. The funeral will take plaoe at Pantasaph, Flintshire. SEGBOIT ESTATE.—We would call the atten- tion of our readers to the important sale to be held on Tuesday at the Bull Hotel, Denbigh, by Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons, at 3 o'clock, of the Segreit Estate of 410 acres in six con- venient iots. The property is all freehold and situate four miles from Denbigh, stands high and dry and overlooks a splendid country and commands lovely views. It is lotted ti suit either occupiers or investors and is well tenanted. There is good shooting and fishing and the koldiuga are of convenient size as will be seen in the advertisement which appears in cur Bolumus of sales by auction. HOME-COMING OF THE DENBIGHSHIRE HUS EARS.—A post card to the following effect was received by Mrs Bruton. Gladstone Villas, on Thursday morning" 317, Old Chester Read, Rock Ferry. Have just received cable from my son in South Africa stating that the 29th Com- pany Imperial Yeomanry (Denbighshire Hus- sars) are leaving Capetown on the S.S. Hawarden Castle.—Yours, &c., M HIND." We are very glad to inform our readers that Sergt- Major Bruton and the other members of the Denbighshire Hussars of this neighbourhood are on board this ship. OUTBREAK OF SWINE FFVEB IN DENBIGH- SHIRE.—Notices have this week been issued by the Clerk of the Peace calling the attention of farmers, dealers, and others to an order issued by the Board of Agriculture declaring as an infected area, under the Swine Fever Order of 1896 a large part of Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Cheshire, and which order came into operatic I m Wednesday, the 5th instant, after which date no pigs can be moved in this area without a license. The infected area includes the market towns of Wrexham, Flint Mold, and Crewe, the city "of Chester, the petty sessional divisions of Hawarden, Hope, Overton, Raaban, Northop, Bromfield, Nant- wich, Broxton, and a large number of parishes I Euch as Tarporley, Banbury, Bseston, Tiverton, I Darball, Rusbton, dre. 1 I WSUlB FUSILIERS' GOAT.-It is stated that his Majesty King Edward has graciously an- nounced his intention of presenting the 4th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Carnarvon and Merioneth Militia) with a goat from the flock in Windsor-park to replace the one that died recently. BIBLE GLISS TREAT—A largely attended meeting of the members of the English Church Bible Class was held at the Church House on Tuesday evening to decide where their annual trip should take place this year. Several places were mentioned and it was finally decided that the trip should go to Chester and was fixed for Thursday, July 4th. CHCKCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS TREAT.—At a joint meeting of the teachers of the Welsh and English Schools, on Monday evening, the Rector presiding, it was agreed that instead of going away a long trip by train the annual treat should be held at Rhyl and a. tea provided for the scholars there, an outing which would be especially suitable to the younger members of the schools. The outing was fixed for the last Thursday in June. Mr J H Palmer was elected bon sec the two Superintendents as treasurers, and two English and two Welsh teachers kindly undertook the collection of the sub- scriptions. We have no doubt the friends of the schools will support this treat to the scholars with their usual liberality. BILLIARD MATCH,—At the Alexandra Hotel, Rhyl, on Thursday of last week, a billiard match took place between six representatives of the Denbighshire League against a similar number of the Flintshire League. The Den- bighshire men selected comprised Messrs R W Lloyd and J G Lloyd. Denbigh; R H Tothill and J E Roberts, Ruthin and J H Rogers and J Roberts, Wrexham. The result ended in favour of the Flintshire representatives, and but for the excellent display of the brothers (Lloyd), who were the only piayers on the Denbighshire side who were successful in winning their games during the contest, Den- bighshire would have undoubtedly suffered a more severe defeat. SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICES.—There was a large congregation at St Mary's Church on Sunday morning, when the Lord Bishop of St Asaph preached a very thoughtful and inter- esting sermon on behalf of the Sunday Schools of the parish, the Rector conducting the service. In the evening the Rev D Williams, rural dean of Denbigh deanery, delivered a very powerful and eloquent Welsh sermon on Sunday Scnool work and influence which was greatly appreciated by a very large Welsh con gregation. In the evening at St David's the sermon on education and the necessity for that education being of a religious laature, was preached by the Rector. At all the services collection were made in aid of the funds of the two Sunday Schools. "THE LADY'S WORLD.The summer double number of the Lady's World, pries Gd (Horace Marshall and Son, 125, Fleet- utreet, London), contains about 150 pages beaucifully illustrated. Fiction is very strongly represented. The dainty summer fashions here depicted, will be gladly welcomed both by ladies who have the;r dresses made at home. and by those who have them done out. Seldom have we seen daintier blouses, or more prettily trimmed frocks. The health lecture by Howard Green, M.R.C.S., is one that should be carefully studied. The cookery recipes and dinner table decorations is tempting and care- fully set forth. ''House beautiful," by R C Bartlett, consists of an interesting article on How to furnish for our children and hus- bands," Minnie L Dowie shows forth the duties of the Lady's companion. The summer double number of The Lady's World is full of useful and interesting matter, and wonderful value for 6d. EGG AND FLOWER SERVICE.—The annual flower and egg service of the English Church Sunday Sohool was held on Sunday afternoon, was largely attended and thoroughly saocesstul. Mr Alex Bellamy efficiently presided at the oigan and the musical service was bright and effective. The Rector and the Rev H Eaton Thomas officiated and the former delivered a very appropriate address, on the beauty of the flowers and the lessons taught by them. As the '.result of the offerings of flowers and eggs by the scholars, teachers, members of the con- gregation and friends, there were five large boxes of flowers and 800 eggs to send away to the Children's Hospital, Birmingham, the Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, and the Hos. pital, Grumpsall, Manchester, and the grateful acknowledgements received by the hon. sec. of the school, Mr Ashford, show that the gifts are most highly appreciated. The thanks of the teachers are du6 to the Reading Room Com- mittee and especially to Mrs Pierce, the housekeeper, for the use of the baths and bath- rooms for storing the eggs and flowers until Monday.

TESTIMONIAL TO DR. J. LLOYD ROBERTS, LATE OF DENBIGH. INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT THE INFIRMARY. At Denbigh Infirmary yesterday there was an interesting gathering for the pur- pose of presenting to Dr J Lloyd Roberts, late of Denbigh, the testimonial which has been subscribed publicly as a recognition of the valuable serviceii rendered by Dr Roberts during the long period for which he had acted as an honorary medical officer in connection with the Infirmary. Mr John Davies, solicitor presided, and there were also present the Rev Daniel Davies, the Rev MRees (Llangwyfen), Dr Pri- chard (Rhyl), Dr li J Hughes, Dr Bowen Davies (St Asaph), Dr Herbert (The Asylum), Dr Hannah (Infirmary), Messrs A Foulkes Roberts, Richard Jones (Brook- house), Howel Gae, F J Preston (Trefnant), R D Hughes, Mra Frank Wynne, and the Misses Lewis & &c. The Chairman at the outset stated that apologies had been received from Col Mesham (Chairman of the Infirmary Com- mittee), Dr J R Hughes, senior medical officer, Col T A Wynne Edwards, Dr J W Brown (London), Rev Lewis Williams (Prion), Mr CCottom, and Major Tallenta, Bryoliithrig Hall. The Chairman, in making the presenta- tion, said: It is my pleasant duty to preside at this function, although I would. much prefer to see the chairman (Colonel Mesham) here to make the presentation. We all know that during the 26 years or more that you, Dr Roberts, have been associated with the Denbighshire Infirmary as Hon. Medical Officer, you have rendered valu- able services to the Institution by your professional and skilful treatment of oases coming under your care, by which the poor of the district have derived material benefit. You have, doubtless, given time and attention to these duties at some personal inconvenience to yourself, although I venture to say it was none tho less a pleasure to you to discharge them (hoar, hear). Your friends have thought proper to recognise these services in some marked degree, and it is now on their behalf my pleasure to present you with this illuminated address. We hope that you will find it a place on your walls and that you will be proud of it. There is another pleasant duty and that is to hand you this purse containing the turn of £7b 10s 7d. We all wish you comfort, 11 happi and prosperity in your new home a#* am 8Ure we a^e a11 glad that r yonr Connection with Denbigh is not entirely .wered, in as much as tho committee of this Institution has thought proper to elect you Honorary Medical Offioor of this Infirmary (applause). The Chairman then handed over the address and the purse. The address was in the following terms DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY AND DISPEXSAJRT. TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED TO DIL. J. MA) YI) ROBERTS. The Committee, on receiving in Decem- ber, 1900, the resignation of Dr J Lloyd Roberts, as an honorary Medical Officer, whose services at the above Institution extended over a period of 26 years, re- solved to invite public subscriptions with the view of presenting him with a suitable testimonial in recognition of his long and valued services. His aim was always to promote its best interests, and his zeal, devotion, and skill as a medical officer were greatly appreciated by both in and out- patients of the Denbighshire Infirmary and Dispensary. The Committee are highly pleased with the result of their appeal to the gover- nors and subscribers and with the support of numerous friends. They therefore decided to present him with this illuminated address, together with a purse of money. The Committee also desire to convey to Dr aod Mrs Lloyd Roberts their best wishes for their future welfare. Signed on behalf of the Committee of the Denbighshire Infirmary, ARTHUR MESHAM, Chairman of Committee. Denbigh, May, 1901. Dr J Lloyd Roberts: I thank you very sincerely for this manifestation of good will towards me in my severance from this Institution. The 2(; years which I have spent here were years which gave a great amount of pleasure to me in the good that I hope I was able to do amongst the poor attending here and I am happy to think too that I have not altogether left the Institution in the condition I found it. We have seen a good many changes and re- modelings carried out which have brought the place tolerably up to date, but not quite so up to date as I should like to have seen it. To the many subscribers who have added their names to the testimonial which you have so eloquently and kindly presented to me, I would tender my best thanks, and to you all here, to express my satisfaction that although I am ceasing from the active work of the Charity, yet I am not absolutely severing my connection with it by my removal from the town. There is one request I should like to make to you, taking you as a general meeting and that is that you will accept from me a little return of the request you have kindly made to me, that is that I should like to put upon the walls of this Institution a board containing the names of all the honorary staff of this place up to date. The honorary staff have carried on the work of this place absolutely and entirely (applause). Their work has not been exactly like the committee's work. The committee have had the advantage very often of over-drawing their account at the bank, but medical services cannot be over- drawn in that way, but have to be vendered instantly. I should be glad if you will allow me to record upon the walls a list of the honorary officers of this Institution. Men of distinction one is happy to think have been associated with this place in the past, and I hope that in the future there will still be men of distinction connected with it. I congratulate you upon the appointment made at the time of my re- signation, and I think the work will be worthily fulfilled. When I firfit began work here in 1875 my patients were very occasional ones, but I think I have left a very respectable list behind me to my successor. I can assure you it is a great gratification in my frequent visits to this town and neighbourhood to meet people who thank me very much for what I was able to do for them, and who are kind enough to say how much I am missed in this place. I thank you again, Mr Chairmau, for your kindly expressions and you all for your attendance here, and also to those who have subscribed to this handsome testi- monial—one which I hope will be handed down (applause). The Chairman: It seems there is a further testimony of regard emanating from this Institution, and Miss Griffith has just informed me that the past and present resident medical and nursing staff of the Institution (including, of course, Miss Griffith herself) have thought proper to present you with something on their own account (hear, hear). On their behalf I ask your acceptance of this handsome silver coffee jug. I am sure it must be very pleasing to you to be the recipient of such a handsome token of regard on the part of those I have mentioned, and I think you will go away from Denbigh feeling very proud of yourself (laughter). We have been associated for many years in this Board Room, and as a member of the committee, I have frequently met you. At times we may have differed on some points, but we are none the less friends, and I am very glad, as an old friend, to find that you are so highly respected in Denbigh, and to see such manifestations of that regard to-day (applause). Miss Griffith then handed over the present to Dr Lloyd Roberts, amidst applause. In acknowledging, the Doctor said I thank Miss Griffith and the other residents very much for the handsome testimonial just presented to me. In the space of 26 years there have been many residents coming and going, and I am bound to say that my association with all of them has been exceedingly happy and pleasant (hear, hear). I may further say that there has rarely been a resident who has passed through this place to whom I have not been indebted for something. No doubt they all came here for the purpose of learning, and I hope they have done so, but I can sincerely say that I have learned a good deal from them, It is impossible in a country town like this to become acquainted with all that is going on in the medical schools, and I have learned a good deal from residents in that, respect. To none more so am I indebted than to Miss Griffith, and I thank her very much, as well as all the other residents who have subscribed to tho testimonial and spoken of me in a kindly way (applause). Mr Preston, in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, said he was sure Dr Lloyd Roberts would carry away with him the best wishes of them all wherever he might be, and whenever he felt inclined to re-visit the old town he would always be the recipient of a warm and hearty welcome from every member of the community (hear, hear). The Rev D Davies said he would like to second the vote of thanks. The Denbigh I Infirmary had lost a good many valuable friends during recent years, but he thought they had in Mr John Davies as staunch a friend still amongst them as they could possibly wish. As the chairman was unable to be present he knew of no person to whom the office was more appropriate than Mr John Davies. He had great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks. The Chairman in replying said he was glad to find that there was a good attend- ance of subscribers and thought it shewed that the object was deserving of the atten- they all thought when they took up the movement. The proceedings then terminated.

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RENT AUDIT DINNER AT ERIVATT HALL. The usual rent audit dinner took place at Eriviatt Hail on Monday, when there were a good number of tenants presents who much appreciated Mr Ffoulkes' generous hospitality. After the excellent dinner had been heartily enjoyed Mr Ffoulkes alluded in suitable terms to the death of the late Queen, and said that since they last met at their last rent audit dinner six months ago they had sustained the loss of their beloved Queen. Although it had been some time since the death of their beloved and illustrious sovereign Queen Victoria he thought that it would be amiss not to refer to it. He did not suppose that the country would ever have a better ruler than their late sovereign. He had great pleasure in proposing the health of the King and Royal family and he only hoped I y and trusted that their present sovereign would endeavour to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious mother. The toast was most heartily drunk accompanied by the singing of God save the King." Mr Ffoulkes next proposed the toast of the Church and clergy of all denomina- tions. He was sorry that their friend Mr Jones (rector of Bylcbau), was not present to respond to it. The Army, Navy and Reserve Foices having been toasted, Mr John Lloyd, Gwaynynog Bach, pro- posep the health of their landlord (Mr Ffoulkes), which was enthusiastically drank with musical honours. Mr Ffoulkes, in returning thanks for the hearty way in which they had drunk his health, said he thanked them for the kind way ip which they had responded to the toast of his health, and said that he had not prepared any music for them this time, as the weather was so pleasant be had provided games such as football, archery, cricket, &c. Mr Lloyd, Gwaynynog Bach, then pro- posed the health of the Misses Jocelyn Ffoulkes, which was heartily responded to by the tenantry. Mr Ffoulkes said he thanked them very much for proposing and drinking the health of the Misses Jocelyn Ffoulkes. They had aked him to respond for them, and he had great pleasure in doing so, and it had given the Misses FouJkes great pleasure to see them all again, and he wished to thank them for drinking their health. As the showers interfered with the out- door recreation provided, during the after- noon selections were given on the grapho- phone which greatly amused the guests. after which Mr Wm Davies, Henllan, sang a capital Welsh song and was loudly applauded and Mr Edward Edwards sang a humorous Welsh song, which was heartily applauded. After a very pleasant afternoon had been spent in playing games, and in social intercourse, the guests returned home highly gratiiied by the generous hospitality which they had received from their esteemed landlord Mr Ffoulkes. Mrs Bradshaw, King's Arms Hotel, Denbigh,[undertook the catering, the dinner being excellently served and all the arrangements of it carried out to the grati- fication of everybody.

DENBIGH COUNTY COURT. The bi-monthly county court was held at Denbigh on Tuesday before Sir Horatio Lloyd and Mr R Humphreys Roberts, registrar. THE END OF THE NAXTGLYN WILL CASE. THE ACTION DISCONTINUED. Mr J Marston referred to a case partly heard at the last court in which Evan Jones, Tanygraig, Nuntglyn, sued Thomas Jones, Brynyffynnon, tor the sum of £ 10 damages for assault. The case for the plaintiff had been completed and plaintiff wai under cross-examination when the court rose. On the 30th of May he re- ceived anotiee of discontinuance of the action from the plaintiff's solicitor, Mr Evans, and he was there now to ask for judgment and for costs of the action. He wanted to go a step further than asking for the ordinary costs. The amount sued for was exactly zClO. This was an action of con- siderable importance affecting the rights of the use of a well at Nantglyn, and the proceedings throughout have been of a very vexatious character. The defendant in this action summoned the plaintiff in an action before the magistrates tor a common assault and Mr A 0 Evans who repre- sented the defendant at that time raised the point of law that there was a bonafide claim to the use of the well, and that being so, it could nortbe resisted, and the magis- trates decided that they had no jurisdiction in the case. On that very day this summons for damages for assault was served and came on at the last court. They had had to resist this action and now at the eleventh hour they gave notice of dis-1 continuance. His Honour When was the action discontinued ? Mr Griffith Within the proper time, and I submit that we are in O der, and rely upon that being in our favour. His Honour Then it is only a matter of the costs. Mr Marston: Yes, sir, and I want you to grant me costs on scale B. If I had sued for a shilling over .£10 I would be entitled to that without question. I say that this is a matter of great public import- ance affecting the rights of people to take water from the well at Nantglyn, and the proceeding have been most vexatious. His Honour From all I have heard of it so far I havn't been able to discover that it was a matter of great importance. Mr Marston I hope, sir, you won't allow the plaintiff to cut the ground from under our feet. His Honour All I have heard is that you knocked him down (laughter). Mr Griffith It is a very ordinary action. His Honour Well, I won't interfere. You will have the costs whatever they are up to the time of the discontinuance of the action. Mr Marston applied for costs on behalf of William Story Davies, who was the defendant in another action and brought by tha plaintiff and which had been with- drawn. These were granted. RAILWAY CDMPAKY's CLAIM. Mr Fenna, on behalf of the L.&N.W. Railway Company, claimed £1 lis 4d from C E Clark, junior, of Wilson-street, Stocke-on-Trent, being balance due for carriage of goods. The original amount owing was X4 lis and defendant had pay X-2 19s 8d on account and refused to pay the balance. Defendant hod not taken the lightest notice of any letter he had written to him. J Downing, stationmaster at Denbigh, said that in August last two trucks of tent poles came for defendant from Oldham to Denbigh, the cost of carriage being £ 4 11s. lie had paid £2 19s 8d leaving a balance of £1 Us 4d due. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount claimed. CLAIM FOR IONEY LENT. Isaac Jones, Fron, Prion, v. William Pritchard, Henllan-street, Denbigh. Mr T W Griffiths, who appeared for complainant, said this was a claim for X5, money lent on the security of an insurance policy which turned out to be an expired one. The plaintiff had advanced the money under what he was given to under- stand was good security. Defendant said the policy was for Xloog and was a genuine one. It had not lapsed at the time he gave it to plaintiff as security for the R5. His Honour No, but you have allowed it to lapse since. Defendant Well circumstances arose that I could not help. I don't owe him the X5. His Honour (to plaintiff): Has he done any work for you ? Plaintiff Yes) he made a horse collar for me, which I was to pay for. Defendant I only owe him 23s 6d. Mr Griffiths I should like to say a few words about this pelicy. Do you swear this policy had not lapsed at the time you gave it into the plaintiff's hands ? Defendant Yes, I do. I have paid him £2 in cash, and have done some work for him. I paid him a sovereign in the Back Row Hotel. His Honour, in giving judgment for the amount claimed at 2s Gd per month, said if people would lend money to impecunious people they must be content to get the money back as best they could. NON-SUITED. W H Davies, Denbigh, v Rev A Lloyd Hughes. Mr Francis appeared for de- fendant. Plaintiff sued defendant for 16s, namely an overcharge of rent paid to Abel Anwyl, agent of the property (10s GrJ), the balance being for wall paper Bupplied. Mr Francis denied liability and said they had applied for particulars but had not received any. Plaintiff was non-suited. AX ECHO OF THE TITHE RENT WAR. COME AND MARK THE CATTLE." John Roberts, Fotty Ddu, Saron, was sued by the Esclesiastical Commissioners for X5 5s, the amount of tithe rent alleged to be due on 110 acres of mountain land belonging to him. Mr F J Andrews, for Messrs Smith, Gore and Co, agents to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners appeared in support of the claim, who stated that the Commissioners had received tithe from Mrs Jephson in repect of this land for several years. The tithe had always been demanded, and he could show that the applications were duly sent. The name of the occupier at the time the matter came into their hands was Robert Roberts, then John Roberts, after that Mrs Jephson, and then back to John Roberts. The information they had was that John Roberts was the owner and occupier of the land in respect of which the claim was made. Defendant contended that no tithe had ever been paid on the land nor applied for before, and further denied liability on the ground that only 16 acres of the land in question belonged to him. Mr Andrews said that if this was so he amended the application accordingly, and only claim on the smaller amount of land. The defendant said he bought this land from the Commissioners of Woods and Forests and there had never been any tithe paid on it. His Honour gave judgment for the proportion of tithe payable on the 16 acres. Defendant hereupon became greatly ex- cited and said that the land was of no use except as sheep walks. He would never pay a penny piece and the Commissioners would have to send their bailiffs to mark his cattle if they wanted to satisfy the claim (laughter). A DEAL IN POTATOES. David Jones, Waen, Groes, v. Edward Jones, cab proprietor, Henllan-place, Denbigh. Mr Griffiths was for the plaintiff. Mr Griffiths said the plaintiff sold to defeadant twelve month's last March 21, hobbets of potatoes at 8s per hobbet. After the bargain was made they went into Challoner's Vaults, and after remaining for a few minutes left. The plaintiff asked the landlord of the house whether defendant had a sister living at Colwyn Bay. It was a question regarding the credit of defendant, and they contended that no money was passed that day nor had been paid since. David Jones, Berllan, was called, and said he saw money paid by Edward Jones to the plaintiff. It was on a Wednesday, about 12 months ago, but he could not say the date. His. Honour gave judgment for de J fendant.

RESIGNATION OF MRS HUGHES HEAD MISTRESS OF HOWELL'iS SCHOOL. Mrs J R Hughes, the highly esteemed head-mistress of Howell's Orphan Girls School, Denbigh, has resigned her ap- pointment after 26 years most conscientious and faithful management. The resignation was laid before the monthly meeting of the Governors at Denbigh on Tuesday last, over which the Bishop of St Asaph presided. The resigna- tion was accepted, with regret, and the Governors passed the following resolution expressive of their appreciation of Mrs Hughes' long and valuable services to the School:— "It was resolved that the meeting of Local Governors of the Howell's School desire to place on record its deep sense of the benefits which have accrued to the School during the long period of Mrs Hughes' management during her 25 years connection with the School, and its high appreciation of her high standard of duty in all things, and her many and most valuable services to the Sohool." Our readers will probably remember that upon her marriage some six years ago, Mrs Hughes resigned her appointment as head- mistress, but at the urgent request of the Governors consented to continue in office as the school was as it were in a transition state, that is to say it had by some means been" worked in under the scheme pre- pared under the Welsh Intermediate Act, with the intention of securing the endow- ments of the school and turning it into a County School for girls. As it seemed possible that this scheme would be success- ful the Governors were anxious that Mrs Hughes, who as Miss Bamptom, had been connected with the management of the school for 20 years, should continue until the school changed its character. Fortun- ately the scheme (which endeavoured to over-ride the intention of the founder, alienate the endowments and totally change the character of the school) was defeated and the school has continued to do its beneficent and educational work. Mrs Hughes has gone on as headmistress until now when she wishes to give effect to her former resignation and the Governors have no alternative but accept the same. Everyone agrees that Mrs Hughes' long connection with the school has been of the greatest value. Her influence upon the hundreds of scholars who during her time have passed through the school, especially as residents, has been of the highest importance. The home training imparted has been invaluable all that goes to make a girl's character pure, good, thorough, and of the highest standard has been zealously and lovingly inculcated and the loftiest ideals set before them. Hundreds of these girls owe Mrs Hughes a debt of gratitude which they can never repay, not only for her splendid educational work on their behalf, but for the high moral influence, discreet discipline, and practical training, morally and physically, and in the duties of life, which she exercised over them. Hundreds of former pupils look back with/ gratitude to the training they received and lovingly remember the Head Mistress, who, acting in the position of parent, gained their affection and trust, and whom throughout their lives they will revere and respect. Mrs Hughes' manage- ment has through many years been such as not only to secure the highest educational, moral, and physical advantage of the pupils, but has gained the respect and confidence of the parents and guardians, so that friction has been practically unknown. Mrs Hughes' influence and interest in her girls" has not ceased with their leaving school; a very large number of them owe their position in life and the appointments they have obtained to her care and forethought in securing the same. The educational work carried on has been most thorough and of the very best character, the routine of the school work has been adapted time after time to the growing requirements of the day and ad- vantage taken of the public examinations such as the Science and Arts, the local Oxford and Cambridge and the Higher Cambridge examinations, and it has often been our pleasure to chronicle long lists of the girls who, profiting by the thorough and practical teaching, have secured, not only passes, but the highest honours in the public examinations of the country. The musical work, so valuable to girls, has been always of the highest description, whilst the more practical duties of life, the duties which arc essential to home life if, the girl is to be efficient and a source of comfort in the home, have been most diligently in- culcated and taught. Mrs Hughes, in leaving the school, has the gratification of knowing that she leaves it in the highest state of efficiency; and at a higher point than it has ever previously attained in the history of the school and in her retirement it must be pleasant to her to feel that she enjoys the lovo and confidence of her hundreds of past and present pupils, the esteem and grateful acknowledgements of the parents and guardians, as well as the personal respect and high appreciation of the Governors and all connected with the management of the school. We need scarcely say that her resignation is a source of deep regret to the pupils of all sections as well as to the teaching staff, and to all connected with the establishment, And all connected with her past and present work will sincerely hope that in her retirement she will have the best of health to enjoy the same and the joy that comes from a knowledge of important work, on behalf of others, well and faithfully done.

Personal Pars. Mrs Nay lor Ley land has subscribed zClOO towards the Rnthin organ fund. General Lyttelton and his family will shortly be on a visit to Hawarden Castle. Mrs Hughes, for 26 years headmistress of Howell's School, has resigned her appoint- ment. The Rev Canon Trevor Owen, M.A., upon leaving Liangedwyn for Bodelwyddan has been presented by the parishioners with an illuminated address, purse of gold, and writing desk. Mr Gwenogfryn Evans, upon whom the University of Oxford conferred the other day the well-deserved degree of Doctor in Letters, is about to publish another instal- ment of his great report for the Historical MSS. Commission. Mrs Alfred Hughes, widow of Professor Alfred Hughes, who died of enteric after returning from supervising the Welsh Hospital in South Africa, has intimated her readiness to subscribe £ '1000 to the "Alfred Hughes Memorial Fund" for the endow- ment 0: the Alfred Hughes Anatomical Museum in the Cardiff University College. Mrs Thomas Ellis has caused to be erected over tho grave of her husband in Cefnddwysarn Cemetery a Celtic cross, made of granite, with Celtic ornamentation copied from one of the old Glamorganshire crosses. It bears the simple inscription:— "Thomas Edward Ellis, A.S., ganwyd Chwefror 16eg, hunodd Ebrill ged, 1899." Mr J W Viramu Jones, F.R.S., principal ef the South Wales and Monmouthshire University College died on Monday. The principal, who had suffered for some time from an affection of the stomach, died at Geneva. He was the first principal of the college, and vice-chancellor of the Uni- versity of Wales.

CHORAL FESTIVAL AT LLAXRHAIADR. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The Llanrliaiadr Parish ChincI; was crowded to the utmost capacity yesterday afternoon and evening, when the annual choral festival of the Church choirs comprised in the Deanery of Denbigh waa held, and passed off with much success. The choirs taking part included Denbigh Church choirs, LlanrLaiadr, Llansannan, Llandyrnog, Caervrys, Tref- nant, Prion, Llanynys, and Nantiiyn, and the total number of voices was about 200. The singing throughout was excellent, and it was evident that much care liad been. taken by the conductor and trainer. Mr W M Pierce, headmaster of the National Schools, Denbigh, who is worthy or high praise for the successful result of his efforts. The parts on the whole were well balanced, the only noticeable defect being the weakness of the bass, who had several opportunities of showing their power. The weakness, however, was clearly accountable to the deficient number of singers. The clergy robed at the afternoon service, which was in English., were the Revs T Watmough, of Hawarden Trevor Hughes, Llanrhaiadr David Williams, Rural Dean, Llandyrnog; Daniel Davies, Denbigh and Thomas Williams, Trefnant. The service was intoned by the Rev reor Hughes, and the lessons were read by the Rev Thomas WTilliams and the Rev David Williams, R.D. The service opened with a very effective rendering of the hymn Angel voices ever singing," sung as a processional. The proper Psalms were the 149th, to Dr S Arnold in A, and I the 150th to P Humphreys in D, whilst the Cantate Domino was sung to Charle3 King in G, and the Dens Misereatur to A R Remagle in D. One of the most striking portions of the service was the anthem 0 give thanks unto the Lord (Sir G Elvey), which the united choirs rendered with much spirit and volume of tone. Immediately preceding the sermon was sung the hymn, Lead us, Heavenly Father lead us," and after the address, which was delivered by the Rev T Watmough, the hymn, The voice of God's creation found me," was given very effectively. The preacher dwelt in an impressive manner upon the important part which the choristers played in the services of the Church, and said that their work ought really to be regarded as a ministry. The recessional hymn was 0, what the joy and the glory must be/' and the musical portion of the service came to an end with a very fine rendering of the Te Deum to Tours in F. At the Welsh service in the evening there was again a crowded congregation, and the service was of a very successful character. The order of the service was as follows :-Processional hymn, "Chwi holl fforddolion Sion (Bala). Psalm 103 to J Turle in F. Magnificat to J T Harris in E. Nunc Dimittis to J S Bach in G minor. Anthem, "0 Arglwydd, ein IÔr" (II Gadsby). Before the sermon, "0 Brynwr mawr y byd (Sir J Goss). Hymn after sermon, Fe welir Sion fel y wawr on tune St Matthew. Recessional hymn, "Coronan gwych y ddaiar," on a tune composed by H G E England, Trenieirchion. After Benediction, Te Deum by Tours in F. The preacher was the Rev T D James, of Chester, who has been newly appointed Vicar of Llanerfyl, who kept the congrega- tion spell-bound for an hour. Throughout the services Mr P B Marston, organist of the English Church at Denbigh, presided at the organ with much ability. Both he and the conductor, Mr W M Pierce, were in thorough sympathy with the singers, and the result was that the effect produced was most harmonious. After the English service tea was served in the National School, the catering being carried out with much statisfaction by Mrs M Hughes, Vale-street, Denbigh. 3

ST. ASAPH. Music.-The stillness of the little city was broken on Saturday evening by the Denbigh Volunteer Band, who had been at Llannefydd for the day, and kindly entertained the citizens to some good musio. They marched to the top of the city, and after liaving refreshments (through the kindness of Mr .lones, Bryndinas), played several beautiful selections to the. admiration of a great crowd. CHCHCR SUNDAY SCHOOl. TRII>.—A meet- ing of teachers and superintendents of th6- C. above took place at the vestry of the. parish, on Wednesday evening, May 29th, the Rev R Theo Jones in the chair. The places mentioned were Chester and Llan- dudno. After a little discussion on both places, a vote was taken, Llandudno receiving a majority of one. It was decided that it should go the first Thursday in Juiy. The Wesleyans also held a meeting on Sunday evening last and decided to join the Church of England Sunday Schools to go to Llandudno. CATHEDRAL SERVICE LISTS. Sunday, Jane 9th: 11, Mattins and Litany. To deum: Stainer in B flat. Benediction: Wilson in E. Anthem: "How lonely is thy dwelling-place" (Brahms). 3.30,. Evensong. Service Stainer in B flat. Anthem Ho every one that thirsteth (Martin). 6.15, Evensong, Chants and Hymns. Tuesday, June 11th St Banabas. 11.30, Mattins. Service: Harwood in A flat. Anthem: What are these ? (Stainer). Thursday, June 13: 11.30, Mating. Service: Walmsley in F. Anthem, Doth not wisdom cry? (Haking). Saturday, June 15 3.15, Evensong. Service Wesley in. F. Anthem, "Blessed be the God and Father" (Wesley).

YSCEIFIOG. THE Managers of Ysceifiog National School have just received the following gratifying report from H.M. Inspector upon the work of the school during the past year: I It is pleasing to be able to report that this school is conducted with increased efficiency and care. The school apparatus and sanitary arrangements have been improved during the past year, but the ventilation is not quite satisfactory, a good ventilator should be placed in the apex of the roof. Objects and models are required to illustrate the conversational lessons given to the Wants. The songs were acceptably sung, though there was a tendency to get out of tune." Tho school has again earned the highest possible grant. s

BIRTHS -JONES.-At Bryn Asaph, St Asaph, on Trinity Bunday, the wife of the Rev J D Jones, vicar of Llanfaes, of a daughter. PAKRY.—May 26th, Whit- Sunday, the wife of Mr Robert Parry, brewer, Beacon's-hill, Denbip' of a daughter. IT MARRIAGES. EVANS- t CKETTS.—Monday, June 3rd, at St David's Jhurch, by tho Rev Daniel Davies, rector of the parish, Evan Evans, of Llan- gynog, Oswestry, to Claia Wynn Ricketts, third daughter of the late Benjamin Ricketts, of Denbigh. DEATHS. DENBIGH.—June 3rd, at Rome, Mary Countess of Denbigh, widow of the late Earl of Den- bigh, aged 67 yeara. ELKES.—June 4th, at Groes Onen, Mold, Mr William E kes, aged 61 years. EVANS.-May 22nd. at Lixwm, Ysceifiog, Miss Mary Evans, aged 66 years.