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J < t #?|SU N Insurance Office. O* Sum Insured in 1899:- exceeded E435,000,000. 'VDED N —— For particulars, apply to the following Agents- —Mr. R. L. Jones, Mount Pleasant. Bangor-Alr. James Smith. Mr. Richard Hall. Barmouth—Mr. R. F. Anderson. Beaumaris—Mr. Frederick Geary Carnarvon-Mr. William Hugh Owen Conway—Mr. C. Drover, Deganwy, Llandudno Denbigh—Mr. J. H. Jones. Dolgelley-Mr. T. P. Jones Parry DolgeJIoy-JYlr. John Richards, North and South Wales Bank. Holyhead-Mr. Owen Hughes. Holywell—Mr. Robert Thomas. Llandudno—Mr. Edgar W. Riches. Llanfyllin—Mr. William A. Pughe. Llanidloes—Mr. Bennett Rowlands. Llangefni—Mr. William Thomas. Llangollen—Messrs. lVfinshull &.parry Jocea. Llanrwst—Mr, E. Jones Owen. Mold—Messrs. Kelly, Keen & Co. Portmaclog-A,fr. J. Tobias, Solicitor. Rhos-on-Sea—Mr. P. J, Kent. St. Asaph—Mr. Llewelyn Lloyd. Towyii-Nfr. E. H. Daniel. Welshpool-Mr. D. Wall. I Mr. Charles Shukor. Wrexham—Mr. G. Trevor Boscawen

BIRTHS. BAINES—December 27th, the wife of Mr, T. E. Baines, Brynhyfryd, Glyndyfrdwy, of a daughter ROBERTS December 27th, the wife of Mr. John Roberts, Trefor Square, Llangollen, of a son. Wir.LIAMri —Decernber 30th, the wife of Mr. Owen Williams, Melrose, Romford Road, Stratford, London (late of Plas-yn-faerdref, Llandrillo), of a daughter. MARRIAGES. EVA.s-EDWAP. LIS -December 28th, at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist chapel (Bethel), Dolgelley, by the Rev D Evans, LA. Barmouth (father of the bridegroom), and the Rev. Richard Morris, M A-, B.D David Origen Evans, A M I. F E., to Mary, the I only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and Margaret Edwards, Coedcymmer, Dolgelley (late of Pendle- ton, Manchester) No cards ,JONEs-Monp.is-December 28th, at the Dr. Pritchard Memorial chapel, Llangollen, by the Rev. Henry Rees and Mr James Clarke, registrar, Mr George Jones, to Miss M. Morris-both of Glynceiriog P,ICH,kRT)S-JONFS- December 28th, at the Zion (Wesleyan) chapel, Llangollen, by: the Rev. O. Madog Roberts and Mr James Clarke, registrar, Mr Thomas Richards, Alltycelyn, to Miss Annie Jones, Cwm Farm—both of Glyndyfrdwy. SAVAGE—BKNNIOST — December 31st, at the Dr. Pritchard Memorial chapel, by the Rev. Henry Rees and Mr. Jamea Clarke, registrar, Mr, John Savage, Cefn Ifsa Cottage, to Miss Masy Anne Bennion, High Street both of Glynceiriog WILLIAMS-PARRY- January 3rd, at the Calvinistic I Methodist chapel, St. Asaph. by the Rev Jonathan Jones, Mr, John Williams, Bodrochwyn Ganol, Llanfair Talhaiarn, near Abergele, to Miss Grace Anne Parry, Henfryn, Cefnmeiriadog, near St Asaph. Asaph. Asaph. DEATHS. DA VIES—December 31st, aged 69 years, Mr. David Davie, Tremafon, Llandderfel. DAVIES—December 30th, aged 42 years, Mr. Robert I Davies, Penucha'rllan, Cerygydruidion. EDWABDS—January 1st, aged 82 years, illrs, Mary Edwards, Penybont, Glynceiriog. JÖES- December 31st, aged 41 years, Mr, Henry Jones, Top Swan Inn, Oswestry. JONES—January 1st, aged 76 years, Mr. Hugh Jones, Bryngoleu, Berwyn, JON is-December 29th, at 2 Victoria Terrace, Con- way. Harriet, the second davghier of the late Mr. William Jones, printer and publisher.

WELSH MARKETS. BBSBIGH, Jaacary Zed.—Ii: was a small market en Wednesday, and vary little busnes done throughout Prices:—Wheat, 8 6d to 9s; barley, 7s to 83 6d; oats, 5s L, A to 6s per hobbet. Fresh butter, Is 4d to la 6d small tubs, la ld to Is 2Jd; large tubs, Is par lb. EggH, 12 to 14 for a 13. Fowls, 33 6d to 5s Od per couple; ducks. 8s Od to 7s per ooaplo. Applet, 3 s lOd to 3s per 125. Potatoes, 4d per phioled, or 9* to 10s per hobbet. Oatmeal, 2j per lb. Beef, 7d to lOd; mutton, 8d to lOd; lamb, 8d to lOd; veal. Sd to 9d per lb. Gease, I n < per lb; turkeys, 8d to 9d par lb. LLASGSFNI, January 3rd. Oatg, 148 6d to 15s 6:1 per quarter; potatoes, 3s 9d to 4a Od per awt, Fresh batter, 11 per lb; wool, 7d to 8 i per Ib; fowls, 3!1 61 to 4s Od; ducks, 4s to 4s 6d per couple. Fresh eggs, 8 to 9 for a Is. Young pigs, 15s to 19", each; fat pIgs, 4d per lb. RCTHIN, January Ist,. Prces wera as follows:— Whaat, from 9a to 9s 6d; barley, 7s 6d to 9s 6d and oats, 59 3d to 6s per hobbet. Fresh butter, 14d to 16d perffc; fowls, 3a od to 4s 6d; and ducks, 4s to 5s Od per couple. Egga, 13 for a Is, I

CATTLE MARKETS, AND FAIRS. BIRKENHEAD. Agricultural Produce. January lat --Hity, '-old, JE:3 15a to £1 5s; ditto, ckver, £ t to £4 lÜg; straw, wheat. £' 2" 6d to EY lis; turnips, 18s to 1:1; and manure, 2a to 4s per ton. LONDON.—Agricultural Produce. -J anua.ry lit.— At the WMtacbapal H-ty and Straw Market, trade [md prices were nominally unaltered. Good to prime hay, 80s to 92s 6d: inferior to-fair ditto, 50s to 70s g.'od j to prime alorer, 85s to 100s; inferior to fair ditto, 79s to 90s. mixture r-nd sainfoin, 70s to 90s; straw, 2Sa to 38j per load. LivaHPOOL—Wholesale Vegetable. January 2nd.— Pot.toes :-Up.toda.tes, 3a 2d to 3s 9d ncaia crops, 35 C I to 48 3d; bruca, 3. 4d So 3* 1 id; Lymn l'el1!! 3s to 3" 4d par cwt. Turnips, 3d to 9d perdozan bunches; ditt-x swedes. Is 2d to Is 4] per cwt: carrots, 6d to 8d per dizm branches; ditto, 2. 3d to 3s 3J per cvit. Oiii-ons, English, 53 to 53 6.1 per cwt; dittD, foreign, 3s to ail 6d per cwt. I Livicapootj,—St. John's Market —January 2nd.— Beef, 5d to 91 per lb; mutton, 5d tc Sd; veal. 7d to 9d firesh pork 7d to 9d; fresh buttpr, Is 21 to Is 4 i; dltt.), salt, la to Is 2d per Ib; eggs, 1 La 6d per 120. SaiFOBD, January lat.—The prices of beasis were as I follows —Goodquality, 6 ¡ moderate, 6Jd; fat cows, oj oor lb. Best choice sheep made as much as 8J; i; gco k U'.b, 34 mode rate, 6 i to 7|d per lb, Ca'.vaa, 6 < 11 Sii Per lb. Prices pretty much the same as lass we--k. The top price paid tor pigs was 9s 8d per score lb ElWIOHAM, January were large, anJuade q,!í,)ti. Hereford haifar*. 6 to 7d f^t ball# and no.vii. od to 6j; oilvas, 6d to 8d; wether sheep, 8d to ewes an l runs, 1! to 6 I per lb. Bscoa p: gi bd to 9 i per ECJ-O lbs; poikets, 10s to lis: s:.w;, 78 9 i to 8s per score. I.01DON, ,hr.uuy :ifél.Th3ra was a, fair supply of b'iftst:! allow a for a Thursday's market, although a good pr.'p- rttou consisted 0: fat Sails and rocgb cattle. A va: steady demand was expesieuced, prices being b fav »ur of sellers. Sheep in goad supply; and netwUh- •tv.iinz the qaiet inquiry for wethers, prices ttaio- I a flr/n levdl. Ewes in good demand a t ) r.u 7^i to Sit dowri wethers, 5a lOd to 6a; 9<t t1 t. 5s 7 "o 5 9.1; 10st half breds, 5s 4d to 5s 6d p^-r o Ca.f ade steady. Pig trade moderate. DUBLIN, January 3rd.—Best heifer and ex beef, 52s j 61 p stall-feds, 57s 6d; second quality, 47a Sd; Inf r 42361 per cwt, Prima wether muttoa, 6id py prime ewe, d; inferior sheep, Dj; veal, ch 7,1; inferior, 441 per lb. Hoggets, heavy sorts, 44s pT cwt; medium and small, 28.. a

WELSH FAIRS AND CATTLE 1 MARKETS. 7. Wrexham, Welshpool, Aberystwyth, and Amiwch. 8. Denbigh. 9 Denbigh, 10. Talgarth. — II. Lampeter, and Llsngranog, •— 12. JBala, Llanarth, and Preeteign.

CHINA'S HUMILIATION, SOMEBODY, as we know, was found to pkee flowers on the grave of Nero, who competes very strongly with Nana Sahibj and a few others for the title of the worst of men, and it is possible that some people may be found to sympathise with China, which has proved itself to be one of the most hopeless of natious. And yet there is small room for our pity, seeing that China has had numerous opportunities of reform, but has adhered strictly to its policy of learning nothing and forgetting nothing. Nemesis, which has long been at its heels, has now overtaken it, AND the Government at length finds itself face to face with a combination of Powers which is too strong to be resisted, and too resolute to be put off with the old excuses. The terms offered to Chin's, are by no me-ns lenient, and they appear particularly hard to a free people like ourselves who would rather fight to the last mau, than submit to such bumila- tion. L'ke some protests which enter into our history, taey begin with u recital of grievances, and certainly the list is about as black as it could be, embracing crimes which are described as 'unprecedented in the history of mankind, crimes against the law of nations, humanity, and civilisation.' They include one offence which is about the worst that any State can t e guilty of, viz., the murder of the German Ambassa- dor, and in addition, the assassination of the Japanese Chancellor. By the ancient la?? of Rome, the persons of ambassadors were regarded as res sanctae, the punish- ment being capital for doing them wrong, and all modern nations have concurred in treating as a heinous offence, any outrage against their persons or propart^. For the German Minister, ceremonious apolo- gies are demanded, but there can be no doubt that this crime was constantly in the minds of the Ministers, and had its bearing upon the more tangible penalties, which in elude the i, fliction of the most severe punishment upon certain persons indicated in the Note, and thereafter to be designa- ted. An 'equitable indemnity' is required to be paid to States, societies, and indivi- duals, and the other clauses include the destruction of the Ta-ku forts, and those between Peking and the sea. With a keen appreciation of the slippery character of Chinese diplomacy, the Minis- ters insist that the financial measures for paying the indemnity shall be acceptable to the Powers, and, other pe alties being im posed, it is provided that until China con forms to the conditions, the foreign troops will continue to occupy Pekin and the pro- vinces. The position of China, is certainly a most unfortunate one. It has been re- girded by the Powers as carrying all the responsibilities of a civilised State, and yet it is not a civilised State The Powers may take, as they have taken, precautions against the repetition of some of the most serious crimes, but before many years have passed, they will be faced by the commis- sion of others It may be that these fresh offe"ces will not be so grave from the point of view of the law of natioas, because China has had a severe lesson in that res- pect, but it is almost certain that they will be quite as iniqnitouslj opposed to the laws of humanity. How many of these tumults China will survive, remains to be sean, but there must be an end some day to these temporary measures, and then China, as a nation, will cease to exist. On the other hand, it is quite possible that the Chinese are now lying low and biding their time. They may learn war, and then what is to stop their over-running Asia, and as much of Europe as they may want ?

LOCOMOTION IN THE 19th CENTURY. LAST week we alluded to the great disco veries made during the nineteenth century, and hazarded the conjecture that the dis- covery of steam power and its application, was, probibly the greatest, as well as the cause of many others. Before the applica. tion of steam to railways, those people who could afford the expense travelled by coich. In 1754, the following announcement is reported to have been made:—'However incredible it may appear, this flying coach will actually (barring accideats) arrive in London in four days and a half, after leaving Manchester.' When, in the reign of George IV., coaching reached its highest stage of perfection, the mail coaches covered the distance between London and Edin- burgh in forty-two hours and a half. Tho;;e who could not afford to travel by coach or postchase were compelled to resort to wag- gons, which wera driven at the rate of from three to four miles an hour. Some lelics of this mode of travelling may still be seen in country districts, remote from railways, where people travel in carriers' carts. Dwellers near London, on the banks of the Thames, had an alternative route by pas- sage boats, which left daily with the tide, and were rowed all the way by watermen. The adaptation of steam to carriages tra- velling by roid, had been tried experimen- tally before the time of Trevethick, who in 1804; built a locomotive to run on what had been formerly a horse-tramway in Wales. Several colliery railways obtain- ing their motive power from steam, were now constructed, and in September, 1825, a new line was opened between Stockton and Darlingrou, the engine, Geo. Stephen- son's I Rocket,' being driven by the inven- tor. The maximum speed attained on the run was 15 miles an hour. The new rail- way soon began to carry passengers, and in the course of the next five years, the foundations were lai 1 of most of the great railways which row rui to London, and the largest provincial' towns. Within the memory of very many people still living, the passenger coaches were roofless, but im- provements were introduced from time to time, both in locomotives and carriages. During the past few years, some progress has been made in the establishment of elnc trie railways, and the phenomenal success of the new line in London, his made it clear that there is a great future for this means of locomotion. The recent break- down, involving a brief stoppage of traffic damonstrated that the system is not yet quite perfect, but it also served to show how great a convenience the twopenny tube' has become, to the people of the Metropolis. The introduction of steam- boats was anterior to the invention of Stephenson, a tug being tried on the Clyde Canal in 1802. About ten years later, Henry Bell's 'Comet,' fitted with side addle-wheels, was running on the Clyde as a passenger steamer, and in 1838, the s Sirius' and 'Great Western commenced the regular Atlantic passage under steam. The screw was introduced in the first year of her Majesty's reign, and a few years later this method of propulsion was adopted for the Royal Navy. The 19th century has witnessed the evolution of the modern safety bicycle from the hobby horse of our grandfathers, snd the re-introduction, under the name of motor car,' or auto- mobile,' of the horseless carriage which was first exhibited by Mr. Gurney in 1829, when the Duke of Wellington is said to have remarked that I it was scarcely possible to calculate the benefits which we should derive from the introduction of such an i nve IITiOfl.,

SLINGS AND ARROWS. 'r-J- [BY A YEOMAN OF THE GUARD.] I wish all my readers a happy new year, and a happy new century, although it is not probible taat anyone who now reads these remarks of mine will live to see the passing away of the twentieth century. I like to be on good terms with my readers, and I wish to remind tham that it is not my fault thar I have not written to them before, since the last century! This is strict truth which no one is now prepared to deny, except the Emperor of Germany. But I am not quite sure whether he reads these 'Slings avid Arrows' or not. It is to be hoped, for the iake of the German empire, and the peace of the world, that he does. Still, people who are capable of ending a century too soon, may be guilty of not reading the 'Slings and Arrows.' If any- thing can justify the existence of Anar- n chists, it ia the neglect of people to avail themselves of such iprivileges as I offer them. What is the use of casting pearls before swine 1 Be it understood that the term swine, the contents of this paragraph notwithstanding, is not and cannot be ap. plied to my readers, In Denbigh, the old century was escorted out, and the baby century welcomed in, with song and dance. I do not remember ever bearing so much singing in the streets of the town, as on this occasion. There were choirs 'in-numerable. The quantity, in fact, was much more noticeable than the quality. Of the latter, the least said the better. Still, it is an innocent custom, and not likely to die out sooa. In Wales, music is always to the fore, and what more ap- propriate than that the new century should be he- aided with a burst of song. It would have been, better still had the song been in tune. It is not often that I venture to criticis6 my fellow scribes, but an instance of the wonderful imagination of a penny-a-liner has just occurred, which is too good to pass over. We all know about the great storm of last week. We had plenty of wind, and plenty of rain. Some of us, perhaps, consider that we bad too much of both. However, I don't think that any- one can say that the effects of the storms justified the following paragraph, which appeared in the daily papers on Monday and Tuesday, long after the storms bad abated :At Denbigh, the damage done was considerable to chimneys and old walls. Trees and roof-slates wer,) blown down in many of Lhe streets of the town, and we e very dangerous to pedestrians as they passed by, a good many narrow escapes occurring. The rivers Ciwyd and Clywedog have greatly swollen, and over- flowed their banks ne tr Llandyrnog, Llan rhaiadr, and Lleweni, and the roads there- by blocked to pedestrians. The floods on the Llewani parks are observed from Den- bigh, and look like a large lake. The water has covered the hedges for miles round, and a steam launch would be of great service now.' a m m a As a matter of fact, I believe that the treea and I roof- s!,at,.es' of Denbigh were remarkably steady on this occasion. The 'narrow escapes' have not yet been made known as to their particulars. Of coarse, the rivers have overflowed their banks. They do that many times a year, unfortu- nately. It is not at Lleweni, though, that the greatest floods occur. No doubt, there was (and is,) a considerable amount of water in the fields and meadows, but nob at the heaviest period of the storm wa3 there sufficient water, out of the river itself, to float a steam launch. It is difficult to know what its geeat service' would be. e II I do not know, of course, who wrote the paragraph, but I have a shrewd guess. My opinion is that it was written miles away trom the place it attempts to des- cribe, by a man sitting cosily by the fire. Judging by the steam launch suggestion, I also venture to think that there was Christmas cheer at the house where the paragraph was written.

Joan of Arc, after being burns as a sorceress by the English ia 1431, was « rehabit&ted tweety'five years later by the Pope. Ex captain Dreyfus, it is evident, does not intend to wait so long for his rehabitation, which he has endeavoured to accelerate by a pressing letter to the Prime Minister of France. It is however, extremely doubtful whether we shall ever get at the real facts of this case which appear to be shrouded i i as much mjstiery as the authorship of the letters of Junius, and the identity of tha man in the Iron Mask. The general consensus of opinion in France is, on the side of letting sleeping dogs lie, and it ap- pears to be more thin probable that that counf will be adopted.

DENBIGH. The Schools.-The Denbigh Schools will re open on Monday next, and not on the 17th as erroneously stated. Watchnight Service.-On Monday night, a short watchnight service was held at the English chapel, Vale Street, which was well attended on the occasion. Special Services. Next Sunday, Mrs. Ray (Wrexham), of the Forward Movement, will preach at the English Presbyterian chapel, Vale Street, both morning and evening—At the Swan Lane Independent capsl, Dr. Probert, Bangor, will preaeb. New Year's Gifts —According to his wont, Mr. George Williams, monumental mason, has this year presented his fellow-workmen at the Qraig Quarry, with a new year's gift. We need hardly say that Mr. Williams' kindness is much appreciated by the re- cipients. Association for the Prosecution of Felons.- The members of this association held their annual dinner at the Crown Hotel, on Thursday evening. Mr. John. Davies, soli- citor, presided, and Mr. James Cooke was in the vice-chair. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes placed an excellent repast before the com- pany. Seasonable Gifts--In a paragraph under the above heading, in our last issue, it was stated that His Worship the Mayor had distributed meat amongst the poor of Hen- llan, and that the distribution was arranged by the Town Clerk. We have since been informed that Mr. Parry Jones had nothing to do with the arrangement of the distribu- tion. Presentation.-At the Independent Sun- day School at Tower Hill on Sunday after- noon, Mr. Decie John Roberts, Swine Mar- ket, was the recipient of a handsome Bible and a sum of money, on his removing to Rhyl to live, and as a token of respect by his fellow members of the above school. The Mayor (Mr. A. Lioyd Jones) presented the gifts. Capel Maior Literary Soeiety —On Thurs- day evening, an entertainment was given by the members of the above society. It con- sisted of songs, quartettes, duets, recitations, &c., &c. Songs were contributed by Miss Helsby, Miss Laura Evans, (Henllau), Mr. Robert Jones, Mr. T. R. Williams, and Mr. R. G. Jones. Quartettes by Messrs. T. H. Williams, R. Jones, J. Ll. Williams, and R. G. Jones. Recitations by Mr. J. G. Rogers and Mr. T. W. Griffiths. The Rev. Robert Griffiths presided, and the enter- tainment had been got up by Messrs. David Owen and T. R. Williams. Death of a toell-knovm Yeoman —The sad intelligence reached this country on Wed nesday, of the death at the front of Sergt. E. C, Salvidge, of the Denbighshire Hussars, who was fatally wounded near Hamoionia,in the Orange River Colony, on Dec. 27th, Sergeant Salvidge was one of the best known, and most efficient members in the regiment, and at the annual competitions invariably took the lion's share of the prizes. At the last training of the regiment at Ruthin, he received numerous prizes which were handed to him by Mrs. Cornwallis West He was only 27 years of age, and his death will be keenly felt by his corn rades in the regiment. The end of the Century.-Meeting at Ilen- llan Street (CM.) Chapel. On Monday evening, a meeting was held at Seion chapel, Henlian Street, to celebrate the outgoing of the nineteenth century. The Rev. Robert Griffiths presided, and delivered an interes- ting addrsss on the object of the meeting. Other addresses were then given by Messrs. Henry Williams, Richard Roberts, School House, Love Lane; Joseph Jones, Miilward Terrace; William Jones, Mount Pleasant (School Attendance Officer); Joseph Owes, fishmonger, and John Williams, Bridge Street. Almost all the above have been intimately connected with the cause at Henlian Street for a number of years, and have rendered excellent service in different directions. Songs were given by Miss Wil- liams, Bridge Street; Miss Emily Owen, Henllan Street; Miss Elizabeth E. Owen, Crebane, and Mr. H. Dryhurst Robert!?, Love Lane, and party. Several tunes were sung by the congregation. Miss Williams, Bridge Street, gave her services as accom- pa,Bist. The meeting was in every way a highly interesting one. The Baptist Chapel. On Monday, the members ot the Sunday School and congre- gation worshipping at the above chapel, were entertained to a splendid repast, pre- pared in the Vestry room by several ladies connected with the cause. The treat was much enjoyed by the numerous company who partook of it. In the evening, a meet ing of miscellaneous character was held under the presidency of the Rev. Jonah Lewis, pastor of the church. The opening and devotional part of the meeting was con- ducted by Mr. Morris Owen. Addresses were then delivered by the chairman and the following gentlemen Mr. J. Roberts on the history of the church during the past century, Mr. William Williams on 'The message of the century to the churches,' Mr. George Williams on The century's appeal to the adherents,' and by Mr. Ed ward Williams on 'The century in its rela- tion to the Sunday School.' Songs and recitations were given by Miss Edwards, the Asylum, Mr. Willie Williams, Goppa' and Mr. Isaac Jones, Beacon's Hill. The meeting was well attended, and the pro ceedings greatly appreciated. Special Police Court --Wedii es,,iay, before Mr. Mallard, John Wynne, Henlian Street, was charged in custody b Mr. P. E. Story, with stealing a fowl, early on Wednesday morning, January 2nd. Sergeant FarreH said that about two o'clock on Wednesday mor dng, in consequence of complaints re- ceived from Mr. Story, he went in search of the prisoner, and found him in the house, and charged him with stealing a fowl, the property of Mr. Story. Prisoner admitted the offence Witness found a number of feathers and bones in the house. The pri- soner was remanded in custody on the ap plication of the sergeant until Friday (to- day).—Oa Friday, before Dr. D. Lloyd, Mr. W. Meliard, John Davies, and Robert O wea, Wynne was brought up i custody charged with the offence. Mr. P. E. Story said that he had been informed by his sister on Tues day night, that some more fowls had been stolen. After one o'clock the next morning. he placed the matter in the hands of the police. The fowl was valued at 2s. Sergt. Farrell said that in consequence of information received from Mr. Story, he went to make inquiries. He called upon the prisoner, who at first denied all knowledge of it. He searched the firegrate, and found the bones and feathers (produced). There was a quantity of fowl soup, and vessels on the table that had contained fowl.' Witness again asked the prisoner what he had got to say, and he replied It is no use, I've done it, but I only took one. I would not have taken it only I was in drink, and I had no food in the house for the children.' Witness did not see any food in the house, except some crusts. Mr. Story said he did not wish to press the case, Prisoner was bound over to come up for judg- ment when call«d upon in the sum of £ 10, and to pay 18s. costs. A fortnight's time was allowed to pay. THE RATNFALL OF 1900. We have been favoured by Mr William Barker, clerk to the Asylum Visitors,, with an account of the rainfall during the past year, taken by him at Llyn-Bran and Pant y Maen, on the Hiraethog mountains. Llyn Bran is situated 1,428 above sea-level, and Pant y Maen 1,320 feet. Llyn-Bran. Pant y maen. January 493 489 February 5,21 5'74 March 2 00 2 05 April 289 S-36 May 2 60 253 June 3 25 2 93 July 2.00 168 August 9 39 10'03 September 177 l-52 October 875 815 November 6'15 6'16 December 6 49 6'09 Total 5543 5413 Total for 1899 57.31 53-42 The table shows what a terribly wet month August was, when nearly one-fifth of the total rain for the year fell. The next wettest month was October, and curiously enough, the driest month of the year—Sep- tember—came between these two months. Another interesting fact connected with this table is, that the raicitall at Llyn Bran was less by about two inches last year than the year before, whilst at Pant y Maen the rainfall is greater by neariy an inch. This, we presume, is due to local showers and thunderstorms.

THE LAST CONCERT OF THE CENTURY. The last concert of the century, so far as Denbigh is concerned, was held at the Drill Hall, on Monday evening, the 31st ult. The concert was promoted by the authorities at Pendref Wesleyan Chapel, the proceeds being for the benefit of the funds of that chapel. The special feature of it was a per- formance of a sacred cantata entitled 'Soldiers of the Cross/which is the com position of Valentine Hemery. For some weeks, a choir conducted by Mr. John Davies, Borough Surveyor, had been engaged learning the choruses of this work, and it was quite evident that their labours had not been in vain. The concert, which was presided over by the Mayor (Mr. A. Lloyd Jones), was well attended, the audience being evidently in an appreciative mood. The soloists were: Soprano, Miss C. Hewitt (Mold); Contralto, Miss Violet Monk (Chester); Tenor, Mr. T. C.Jones; Bass, Mr. R. Griffith Jones (both of Denbigh). The choir was assisted by a small orchestra, composed of the following: 1st violin, Mr. Horace Haseldef1 2nd violin, Miss Jones (Holywell), viola, Mr J. Ll. Williams, 'cello, Mr. E. A. Ffoulkes (Erri- viatt), double bass, Mr. James Walmsley (Ruthin), cornet, Mr. T. H. Clough (Rhyl), pianoforte, Mrs. T. Lloyd Jones, harmonium, Mr, R, Davies, the whole being, as we have already intimated, under the baton of Mr. John Davies. The first part of the concert was of a mis- cellaneous character, and opened with a cornet solo, with band accompaniment, by Mr. Clough. Mr. Clough played The Lost Chord,' and was heartily applauded. Miss Monk next gave a rendering of 4 Abide with me,' which was much appreciated. The next item was the well-known song "There is a land,' which was sung by Mr. R G. Jones, to Welsh words. Mr. Jones was heartily applauded for his excellent rendering of the song. Mr. Horace Haselden followed with a violin solo which ne played with muted strings, and to which the audience gave an intelligent approbation. This part con- cluded with the well-known song 'Dream of Paradise,' by Miss Hewitt The second part was devoted to the cantata referred to above. We do not intend to give a full criticism either of the work or of the performance. The soloists acquit- ted themselves with great credit, although some of their items were of a rather tame character. The choruses were bright and tuneful, and the choir undoubtedly had been well rehearsed. The orchestra also played well, although the absence of several instruments was noticeable, and some of the instrumental pieces were rather thin in consequence. The work includes some very pretty bits, and possibly the trio for female voices 'Herein is love,' is as fine as anything it contains. In this trio, the two lady principals were efficiently assisted by Miss Annie Davies, Love Lane The last chorus is also a praiseworthy effort. The Mayor at the commencement of the concert spoke a few sentences, eulogistic of the work of the choir, and at the conclusion of the concert a vote of thanks was passed to him for presiding, on the motion of Mr. J. Harrison Jones. The singing of the Old Hundredth con- cluded this successful concert. The arrangements were carried out by a committee of which Mr. W. Marsden Davies was a most efficient and courteous secre- tary.

HENLLAN. THE ERRIVIAT ESTATE RENT AUDIT. The half-yearly rent audit of the above es. tate was held on Saturday last, at the Erriviat Hall, when the majority of tha tenants of the three different estates assembled together. The rents were received by Mr. Ffoulkes personally, in the estate office, and he was assisted by Mr. Eglirjgton, his chief clerk, This business being over, the tenants assembled ill the large dining room, where a capital dinner was provided for them, Mrs, Bradehaw, Kings Arms Hotel, catering.. There were present in addition to the tenants, Mr. Ftonlkes who presided, and Miss Ffoulkea, Miss Glover, Miss Salisbury, Mrs. Parry Jones, Mrs. (D.) James Hughes, the Misses Clough (two), the Rev. W. E. Jones, Rector of Byichau Messrs. Howel Gee,-Speak. man, Kltehia. D. Thomas, J Ll. Williams, Horace Haselden, W. Lewis, W. Davies, and others. Dinner being over, Mr. Ffoulkes gave the usual loyal toasts, which were duly and musically honoured. The president also proposed the' Church, and ministers of all denominations,' coupling with it the name of tha Rev. W. E Jones. The Rev. W, E. Joaes. in responding, said that a parson was sometimes in difficulties be C9.U39 he had no text. At other times, he was in difficulties because he had no sermon. On this occasion, he had both a very good text and a sermon, bat unfortunately, he had no time to deliver it. He had the best possible text viz the Church, the Bishop, Clergymen, and Minis- ters of all denominations. Trie virtues of these people were so numerous that he could nob possibly have time to allude to them. Their faults were fesv.Jand therefore, ha thought that he could do more justice, la the time at his dis- posal to their faults than to their virtues. Mr. Jones then went on to relate several humorous anecdotes connected with the clergy, which were much appreciated by his audience. The cext toast was that of the Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces,apecial mention being made to those fighting in South Africa from this neighbourhood. Mr. John Lloyd, Gwaenynog Bach, proposed the healih of Mr. Ffoulkes, and hoped that he would have a long, and honourable connection with the estate. He was well liked and trusted by all the tenants. 'nr This toast was honoare-i with en.thI18: 11' which culminated in the & n .-vr.g of Fo, h jolly good fellow.' wing Mr. Ffoulkes in respondii.4, inid that | to the concert that had been' provided, he no time to make a long speech, m might have possibly been able to speak*01" on agriculture or estate matters. Undar circumstances, he could only repeat what g. said on a previous occasion, that pertaining to the estate were ,lass of and happily. He had a very go d t0 tenants, and he knew that they wereansio meet him in every possible way. He had1 D connected with other estates, and knew well what generally happenads but he C4th8 honestly say that his estate, an i he belie^a majority of Welsh estates compared ,Niste favourably in the sympathy that existed be- tween landlords and wiii, estate for England. He was very thankful io t'l3t1' the manner the? had accepted this toaet- Mr. John Williams, Bryntangor, Bryneg proposed the toast of Mrs. FfouJkes t Ffoulkes' mother), Miss Ffouikes and ths o members of the family, as well as the Ffoulkes (daughtersof the lataMaj;'f Fi<>ul Mr. Floulkes suitably resd t of the The President then proposed the toast o Press, and also to save time, included health of Mrs. Bradshaw, who had e itereotlple excellently for them. He wished to c ^,ge> with this toast the name of Mr. Howei all He had known Mr. Gee years, and he was quite aware of the P. fl' exercised by the periodicals that eiii" fale s. Mr. Gee's office, over the Principality <>' he Mr. Howel Gee in responding, said t Iv waS was very pleased to be there that day.. the first time, he had been able to aecep 0 invitation given to him by Mr. Ffonlkes. thought it was right that he sk°uV' tenants in their own language, the gi^ ju Mr. Ffoulkes had said as to the smootn w ^er? which matters connected wish the estate ^.0 being worked. He was part-cularly jjjg haar Mr. Ffoulkes admitting or statiag t qC[J estate and Welsh estates generally batter in the sympathy that existed be j0 landlords and tenants than was the c ,jngs England. Ha hoped this con "LdMr- would continue to exist. He also than* oB Ffoulkes for his reference to the Press, a' torp behalf of Mrs. Bradshaw he also had to r thanks. 11 bigb), During dinner, Mr. W. Jones (De played several selections oa the harP- ^eir Tha company then separated, and t0<5fc c3rt> places in the Dining Roooi, where a cparry was held. The vocalists were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. (Dr.) Jam -8 Hughes, t^e nftVje6' Clough, Mr. W, Lewis and Mr- w gagel* The instrumentalists were Messrs. «jjSs den, J. LI. Williams, E. A Fionas, S) Glover,Mr, Murphy, and Mr. Clayton Mr. Kitchin, Mr. T&orn s presiding piano, and theorgrm as occasion require of Tha programme consisted or a nU.rUnS Christmas Carols, instrumental select^" songs. ^^0.

BODFARY. THE CALYIXISTSU METHOD1*1 CHAPEL. boV6 Competitive meetings were held att^;engg ot chapel, on Christmas Day 1900. in this nature have been hf'ld here years gone by, but had been recently feeling March. Owing however to a this being expressed that thev should be year at Christmas Day, and j,eiA that there were several other jneetifS .^as within a short distance at the same irli decided to have them on that day.. a co03" The following persons were »pp°inte „xxy°^ mittee to draw ost a programme, &a" <r?nber*i3' the arrangements. Rev. E. Wynne g^ard chairman, Messrs J Davies, t? easurf' and 0- Jones, Thoma,3 Jones, Peter Roberts, ecre' Williams, with Mr. J, Trevor Davies, a ^joD6 tary. The progr.irume coi:?tained comP ap in essays the adjud cator being Iwan. Poetry, Hywel Tudur. ^uiiOi examination, adjudicators, Rev. W y&rxf and W. E. Williams. Music, Rev. «• j0peS> Williams. Recitations, &e., Rev. 0. and R. Dewi Williams, B A Art, *{egsrS" Davies, B.A. County School Denbi?ib> vjes, D. Owen, G. Wright, P, Roberts, Mrs- -^iss Geinas Mills, Miss Robert-, Liewtni, VVyLIle Roberts, Wheeler Bank. The Rev. E. eeting Roberts presided at the afternoon which was very fairly attended. C^P { for the children took place mostly jg bad meeting, and it showed that great trou been taken in preparing them for th tlie One of the most interesting items children's choir singing Awn, awn yr afon.' After the meeting, tea ooU1' at the vestry room. A very interesti t b0OI» petition also took place between the » ,tr and evening meetings, viz making rope, Mr. Roderick. Roberts, ]San '•rietW first prize, and Mr. Thomas Jones> Eos, second. «/•_ 3eK At the evening meeting, the Rev. rwded jamin, Caerwys presided over a eCi b? audience. The meeting was coxntIie the successful children's choir 8^°^^a^ue cba'r piece. Then followed an address by s coH' man. In the unavoidable absence ot cjjalf ductorMr. D. E. Hughes, Caerwys, t -ot) to man called on Mr. O. Wiliiains, J gte& conduct the meeting, which he did W1 & credit, and success. At the close ot ing, he proposed a vote of thanks to tii had so willingly taken part to carry a meetings into so successful an eanc;'f, jo tn doubt many will be looking f°rW^xfc Cbrl hope of enjoying a similar treat ne mas Day.

LLANELIDAN. ,R DEATH AND FUNERAL or JOHN EDWARDS. We very much regret to announces j0ok of the above named gentleman, w W place at his residence on Saturday pas Edwards had been aUing for soffie ^jgfcr10 The deceased was widely known ini. postO10, For some years past, he had held t ^flg tership at Llanelidan where a pore8^% Deacon in the Baptist capel, ann ,fnCoa1i his district as a Governor of the «e»rS rte School. Mr. Edwards was only age, and his death at a comparative y^otlt t has caused a painful sensation thr » jaCe neighbourhood. The funeral too r^eieiy "Wednesday last at Pandy chape j,jjc re The attendance of the general P ra tfe, unusually large. The chief mon' Bdvi,ar,s' Mrs. Edwards (widow), Mr.- Robe gj^ra1' Mr. Thomas Edwards, Mr. R- „i"jrian > „d brothers, Mrs. M. Williams, Llan r(j9, & r Roberts, Hendre; Miss Polly rPftt ni10* Miss Lizzie Edwards (sister). A g ^rro^1 of floral tributes were received fr° frig ids.

When Mr. Gladstone led the ofjg, mons, when he was upwards or ) ^.yre v he had many contemporaries who r aged and distinguished, but there ,ecj men over eighty who could be iuci category. There are the Duke ot .^ree, a j and the Earl of Perth, wh" is ninety oVte> 8' Afmiral Sir H. Keppel who is nlD°'*]v there is the disti guished Judge for i 0* as Sir Henry Hawkins,— and also 6»0 J< brook. But the past few y*'arS 0]d diminished the numbers of our' gr ^0{an9 0 Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Yiiliers, Sir- £ <> a land, Sir. J. Mowbray, have all g .puk-' have the Earl of Mansfield, aaj » Northumberland, Sir. George G gira. Lard Armstrong, Dr M».r^meau, co0)P gjr man who were among the :l'T"lgr nnflr, aI1r0h» tively recently, so were Sir W. andSi.r( ja Jo sues Paget, S.r Henry Bremer, «Wf {e i B. Laws. In the various aisbedp» which all three men played a disting ^bQ ra there are now but very few inn among the octogenarians, 10,000 herrings go to a ton. • fl *Great Britain has 135,000 factorie •