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WELSH DISESTABLISH- MENT. FREE CHURCH PRESIDENT'S VIEWS. "We are in for stirring times in Walm," said the Rev Evan Jones, of Carnarvon, the well-known cham- pion of Welsh Disestablishment and president-elect of the National Federation of Free Church Councils, in the course of an interview with a Welsh correspondent on Saturday. The veteran preacher-politician was asked for his opinion regarding the statements recently published as to the future of Welsh Disestablishment. In a manifesto pouring ridicule on the agitation in favour of Disestablishment, it has been declared that English Liberals are absolutely indifferent on the sub- ject, and that what Mr Asquith really means to do is to give to the Welsh Nonconformist demand merely a stage battle and a stage victory, a solemn second reading, carried by an overwhelming majority and a silent funeral." Tho enemies of Disestablishment,said Mr Jones, were now beginning to realise the strength of the movement, and were endeavouring to frighten Welsh Nonconfor- mists from their duties with tngies. "Even if the Liberal party were to give to Welsh Disestablishment merely a stage battle and a stage vic- tory, it would produce as great an interest as would a naval manoeuvre or a Territorial Arnoy exhibition And it would W quite sa well to spend tho session in this way as to listen to the continuous wailing of tho quidnuncs of the Tariff Reform doctrine. It is most. curious how pessimists get to know the feelings of Kngli»li Liberals on this question. I hardly think they are the people to be deep in the confidence's of English Nonconformists. Time alone will show the attitude of English Nonconformists towards Disestab- lishment, and I have every reason to believe that that time is not far distant." Questioned as to whether there was a real struggle pending, Mr Jones remarked that Wales was in for stirring times. During tho Cardiff Convention he had an opportunity of reviewing his forces, "ami," he ad- ded, "I am thoroughly satisfied. Welsh Nonconform- ists will not be happy until they get Disestablishment. They will fight untii their object has been attained. It is said that the Welsh members are indifferent, and that Mr Lloyd George is in danger of losing his in- fluence in Wales. Let me say that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is well able to take care of himself, and to compare him with l'arnell and the audacious Miss Pankliurst-as has been done--is only meant to provide amusement for the nervous defenders of the Church. The Welsh members may be innocent of heroic deedet so far, but I have every confidence in them when tho time comes. Then, I hope, thev will show their met- tie."

A WHOLE FAMILY BENEFITS. SENSATIONAL PROOF OF ZAM-BUK'S WONDERFUL POWER. Zain-Buk, the world's greabest skin-cure, has proved a real friend to the family of Mr W. Smith, of 199, Windsor Avenue, Bens ham, 0ateshood. Mrs Smith said:—"A few months ago ringworm broke out on the head of one ot my boys. I became greatly alarmed when two more of my boys started with the nasty places on their heads. Soon all three children were suffering terribly from the baiii and burning sensation. "Zam-Buk was eventually recommended to me for the alarming skin trouble. I tried this rioh balm, and wa3 really astonished at its wonder- ful effect- "Not only was the disease quickly checked, but the. irritation and pain soon besran to get less and leas. Every application of Zam-Buk did the boys good, until now there 13 not a trace of the horrid ringworm on any of the boys' heads. "My husband suffered terribly from piles, and all ordinary remedies failed even to ease the intense pain. I persuaded him at last to try Zam-Buk. The first application gave him ease from the deradful pain, and before long he was able to walk I1b)ut again. My husband haa never been troubled with piles since. Zam- Buk also cured my eldest boy of an attack of neuralgia."

There wAs a remarkable accident at Crewou Station early on Saturday morning, an excur- sion train from Swansea, through some misun- derstanding, colliding with a goods train. The force of the collision was sufficient to overthrow. the engine of the excursion train and to derail two parsesger coaches and two gooda waggons. Fortunately no 0110 was injured. A swarm of bees settled on the doorstep of the Marnet Drayton Post Office on Saturday, and some invaded the sorting-rooms. The nub- lio were afraid to onter and the officials daro not leave. The bees were got rid of by fumi- gation. Thousands of prisoners have been amnested by order of the Austrian Emperor. j

MILLIONS OF LIMES are used every year in the preparation of ROSE'S LIME JUICE. It is entirely free from spirit, purifies the blood and aasieta digestion. Superior to lemons, In. Ii0t on having Howa.-Ng. 4Lk t :W3.Dr'o;o-T"I!

HORTICULTURAL NOTES. BY GEO. CHISHOLM, IIoivncTiLTUTUST, LLANRWST. PRUNING TREES BY PINCHING AND DISBUDDING. "Pinching" is a technical term used in horti- cultural literature, yhi{'h, although understood by the initiated, has a very indefinite mean- ing to the general reader, at least in its horti- tu.ral application. It is a method of summer pruning, whereby summer snoots are cli cked at an early stage of growth by removing their extreme points with a pinch b. twee 11 finger and thumb, without the further removal of foliaere. This operation retards for a time the extension of such shoots, induces additi nal growths in other buds, and develops shoots where a more active extension is required. "Disbudding" is the removal of buds or young shoots that have not made more than one inch of growth, and it is the beat practical method of preventing growtlis, wh-ere they are not wanted without interfering with tho health of the plant. Pinching and disbudding are ke most rational modes of directing the growth of plants. If rigidly practised there would be but little necessity for winter pruning or the re- moval of branches, small or large, at any time. It certainly seems an inconsistent practice to allow a tree to make growth", of wjod during summer to bo out out in winter by saw and knife, thus sacrificing and destroying what baa boon the aim of the cultivator to produce, leav- ing out of the question any injury to the vita- lity of tho tree. Even from an economical standpoint, with reference to labor, it is obvious that a saving will be gained by rubbing off in May instead of having to cut a branch in December. In- deed, by proper attention to pinching and dis- budding the amputation of branches will bo rendered unnecessary, and the health of tho plant will also be maintained, which is not the oase where frequent pruning of branohes is a routine practice, The perfection of summer pruning; provides for the oomplete control and disposition of growth without involving any material removal of foliago. When the ex- treme terminal bud of a growing shoot is re- moved growth will bJ checked without remov- ing foliage and without injury to the vitality of the plant. I'UUNINU AT TRANSPLANTING. In removing trees it is all Out impracticable to secure tiie wilclo of their roots, and the larger the treo the fewer in proportion will be tue roots secured: it is therefore essential to the well being of the trej that tne branches be reduced in order to restore in some degree the oorrelation that existed, between roots and branches previous to the disturbing operatioa of removal, '.1he quantity of branches toO be removed will, of course, depend upan the ex- tent of root mutilation, aral as this is ralhec an unknown factor it is a wise precaution to givo the roots tho benefit of any dcubt by. pruning the branches rat.ter severely, in re- gard to trees from three to five years old, if lated with ordinary cam, it will be sufficient to out the whole ot the last yearly growths to within a oouple of inches of the point from which they started tho previous spring; this will reduce the leaf surface and still preserve the original contour and ram J heat i^tcs of the tree. Older and larger treca, in addition to this general shortening of the young wood, and where it is apparent t, ;at only a meagre sup- ply of roots has been secured, will be benefited by a judicious thinning of the farger branches, carefully preserving the fG-rm of the head and avoiding any appearance of heading back old branches. The branches should toO thinned without leaving any trace of the operation, so far as the shape of the tree is concerned. These remarks are more directly applicable to spring-planting. It has been sta.cd as an argument against pruning at transplanting that, since the growth of roots is dependent upon the action of leaves, the destruction of ¡iØa,6. by pruning the branches will retard the growth of roots just when they aro the most needed. While this is true in the main, yet the evapo- ration of moisture from leaves has to be con- sidered. If tho kaves are not abridged the juices of the tree will be exhausted by leat evaporation before tho roots become sufficiently active to supply the demand. Before roots can be renewed the plant may be completely J drained of its sap, and of ourse, perish. This is tho reason why spring planted trees m&y often send out a fine show of foliage at first, but as the summer advances anu as the jtii,cm are exhausted the whole plant succumbs; in- vestigation will prove that root growth has made no pro-grota since the plant was rernoved. This is not likely to ooour in a damp summer as it is under a hot sun. Root growth is not always dependent upon a simultaneous action of foliage. Trees planted early iu the winter, or as soon as they drop their leaves will im- mediately commence to form young roots, and will continue to do so more or less during win- ter. In the absence of leaves there is but Little loss from evaporation, so that the sap of tha tree will furnish material for root growth in- stead of being exhausted in the air, as is the case in early summer. The condition of the soil is also more favourable for root growth than it is in spring, being during the month ot October several degrees warmer than the air, thus favouring growth of root, while there isr no tendency to growth by the buds, so that in ea- ly winter planting very uttle pruning will be required. It will thus be evident that the necessity of pruning trees when transplanted u greatest when spring planting is in question. PRUNING ROOTS. It is an axiom, in veyei.auk> physiology that the produoaun of flower buds aepentts upon the presence of nutritious matter in sufficient abundance for their support, but, to solve all the causese which will influence a plant to con- vert some of its buds into flowers while otnora wiU proouce shoots is a difficult matter. There are, however, certain facts estabiishc-a by ob- servation upon which reliance can be placed, and upon winch practices have been founded with a view of hastening the period of fruit- ing in plants. One of the most apparent faota connected with this subject is, that a rap t growth and a fruitful habit do not simultari^ ously exist in, the same plant. Young, vigow rous trees do j not fruit to any extent, while those that from any cause receive a check to growth will beoorrae fruitful, hence, it has been givcn as a rule that whatever produces excess ■sivo vigour in plants is favourable to the for- mathm of leaf buds, and unfavourable to the production oi flower Lud.s, while, on the other hand, such circumstances as tend to diminish luxuriance and to check rapid vegetation, with- out aliecting the health of the individual, are more favourable to the production of flower buds than of leaf buds. Many expedients based upon similar observations have lung' been prao* ticcd by cultivators, such cperations as ringing branches, root pruning, and bending luxuriant growths have been familiar to many genera* Hons of fruit growers. When a tree has at- tained to a fruit bearing siz'} and shows no in- dications of fruiting, but connnuea to maintain a vigorous growth of branches, and is evident- ly barren from excessive luxuriance, a judicious root pruning will have the effect of encourag- ing the formation of fruit bitis instead of wood buds. Trees in this condition, if not pruned about the first of August, will receive a check to growth whicth will cause the 1 urination of fruit- ing buds during the early winter, and show a flowering disposition the following spring. Root pruning in August will prevent late growth, and the trees will pass through winter without injury. The operation is performed by digging out a circular trench at a distance of from three to six feet from the stem, according to the size and age of tha tree, and from two to four feet in depth, cutting all the roots that may bo encountered, or o:m b? reached. It but few strong roota are met with, and if it ap. pears evident that strong tap roots exist, the soil should be undermined with a sharp pick, severing all the strong roots that can be reach- ed, tho soil is then returned, being well firmed as the trench is filled,and the process-is oc.pletod PRUNING FLOWERING SHRUBS. The only pruning that may be considered essential for ordinary shrubbery is that ot thinning out the plants by removing old branches that axe about destitute of young growths. The worst treatment they can re- ceive is that of shortening the summer growths during the autumn, especially that of shearing them to the ground, stubby forms with hedge shears, at once destroying the natural, grace- ful beauty of the plants and removing the beat of their flowering shoots just as they aro pre- paring for an abundance of blossoms. For example, the Forsytliia, usually a free-growing: hardy plant, will make shoots several feet in length during summer, covered with flowei bucts towards winter, and prepared to blozisom profusely early the following year. Any prun- ing which shortens the shoots simply removes the flowering wood, and cannot in any degrca benefit the plant. Deutzias, sipiroeas, weigclas, and similar flowering shrubs require the same kind of treatment. The bushes should bo kept rather open, so that, the branches may receive the full benefit of light and air. This is effected by pruning out sonue of the oldest branches or thinning out some of the young shoots where they are too dense, and these should be cut oloso to' the baso of the plant, which will on- courage the growth of vigorous flowering' branches, thus keeping the plant floriferoua from year to year. Any reader of this paper who is in doubt as to the proper wood to out, or leave, on the tree, either t root, or branch, and by giving name or description of tron, the writer will be pleased to furnish filrther details, on receipt of stamped envelope..

DENBIGHSHIRE & FLINTSHIRE I AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. (Continuation from 9th page). J. J. Llùvd, Li an r wit; 2. Messrs Bibby. St. Afiaph; 3, J. Eldon Bankes, Northop. (Champion Prize). The Eaton Hall Cliallenge Bowl (value £ 10 10s), eift of lis Grace tbo Duke ot West toiinstor. for the best sample of butter 111 the show. made and exhibited by a member of this Society re^idiiiig in Denbighshire or F lint-hire: 1, Miss F. Bibby, Faohwan, St. A-,apli, BREAD. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintelhire). White bread: 1, Chas. A. Younger, Ruabon; 2. Robt. Jones, Colwyn Bay; 3, Joshua Hughes, Gian Conway. Brown bread: 1, Williams and Co., Rhyl; 2, Jones and Hoosan, Rhyl; 3, John Davies and Son. Nanneroh. Barlev bread 1, John Daviou and Son, Nan- nerch: 2, Roosc a.nd Co., Rhyl; 3, Joshua Hughes, Glaji Conway. White bread (confined to farmers, householders Or cottagiers): 1, Chas. A. Younger, Ruabcn; 2, Mrs Haistead, Rhyl. (Special Prizo). Society's silver medal, for the best loaf of bread in the above four classes: 1, Clu. A. IStountrer. EGGS. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintshire). White hen eggs 1. Chas. A. Younger, Ruabon; 2, Geo. E. Cragg, Rhos; 3, R. A. Jones, Den- bigh Hen eggs, any other oolour: 1, Goo. E. Cragg, Rhos; 2, Mrs R Jones, Denbigh, 3, Chas. A. ,Youne'er. Ruabon. Duck egg3 '■ 1 an^ 3, IT. W. Buddieum, Nan- Horch; 2, Geo. E. Cragg, Rhos. HAMS AND BACON. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintshire). Ham (prizes presented by Mr S. C. Wood- fward, Meliden): 1, 2 and 3, Frank Brereton, Coiwvn Bay. Side bacon (prizes presented by Mr S. C. Woodward, Meliden): 1 and 2, E. B. Jones and Co., Rhyl; 3, Williams and Co.. Rhyl. DRESSED POULTRY. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintshire). Chickens: 1 and 2. Thoa. Ilughes, Lknddulas; 3, Mias Peata, Wrexham. Ducklings: 1 and 2, Miss Peate, Wrexham; 3, JViÙtr Claj-ke and Sons, Rhyl. CHEESE. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintshire). Three cheese, made in 1908, exhibited by the Quaker: 1, Stephen Dicken, Wrexham; 2. Thos. H. Peters, Wrexham; 3, S. Caldecott, Ruabon. Three cheese, made in 1908, exhibited by the inakeir, who has never won a. first prize at a.ny cf thici Society's fiiowa 1, Jas. Hayward, Worth- tabury; 2, nos. E. Hughes, Malpas; 3, Samuel Oaldeoott. Ruabon. One cheese, not less than 30lbs., confined to shopkeepers (prizes presented by Parr's Banking Co., Ltd., Rhyl): 1, Williams and Co., Rhyl; 2. E. B. Jones and Co., do.; 3, Frank Brereton, Col- Sryn Bay. (Champion Prize). The Kenyon challenge bowl (value 215 15s, gift of the Right Hon. Lord Kenyon) for the best lot of cheese in the county classes. 137 or 138, made and exhibited by a member of this society, .residing in Denbighshire and Flintshire: 1, S. t>icken, Wrexham. (Special Prizes). A piece of plate (value £ 1 Is, presented by thicken, Wrexham. (Special Prizes). A piece of plate (value JB1 h, presented by Messrs R. J. Fulwood and Bland, Annatto and I Jlennet, manufacturers, London, for the best C'heese in class 137, which has been made with the I Use of their preparations: 1, S. Dicken. A piece of plate (value £1 Is, presented by Messrs R. J. Full wood and Bland, Annatto and Rennet, manufacturers, London, for the best cheese in class 138, which has been made with the use of their preparations): 1, J. Hay ward, Worth- 4krbury. CHEESE. (Open to the United Kingdom). Three cheese, coloured, made in 1908, exhibited •y the maker: 1, Edwin Cookson, Poulton, Pul- ford; 2. Stephen Dicken, Wrexham; 3, W, H. Hobson, Nantwich. Three cheese, white, made in 1906, exhibited by the maker: 1, J. H. Bourne, Nantwich; 2, -JohiL Williams, do,; 3, J. Jackson, Handley. Three cheese, coloured or white, made in 1908, Exhibited by the maker who has never won a &rst prize at any of this Society's show3: 1, John J iWilhams, Nantwich; 2, James Hayward, Worth- •fcnbury; 3, Stephen Dicken, Wrexham. (Champion Prize). The Groevenor challenge cup (value E15 15s, en to all, the gift of his Grace the Duke of Westminster) for the best lot of cheese in classes 140 to 142: Edwin Cookson, Poulton. (Special Prizes). A piece of plate (value f;2 2s, presented by sMeasra R. J. Fullwood and Bland, Annatto and Rennet, manufacturers, of London) for the beat ilot of cheese in classes 140 or 142, which has been ,tnade with their preparations): 1, S. Dicken. A piece of plate (value JE2 2s, given by Messrs JR. J. Fullwood and Bland, Annatto and Rennet, itnanuf-turers) for the best lot of white cheese in class 141, which has been made with their Rennet: 1, J. H. Bourne, Nantwich. Cheque (value JEl la, presented by Mr S. Barne- ft-ow) to the exhibitor winning the first prize in Vlass 140, providing the cheese exhibited are made firith his preparations: 1, Edwin Cookson, Poul- ton. Cheque (value 10s 6d, presented by Mr S. Barnekow) to the exhibitor winning the first prize in class 141, providing the cheese exhibited *re made with hie Rennet: 1, J. Blake, Hand- ISI, POULTRY. (Open to the United Kingdom). Garn, cock: 1, J. Lewis, Tarporley; 2, T. H. Agdwards, Chirk. Game, hen: 1, T. H. Edwards, Chirk; 2, J. Lewis, Tarporley. Game (Old English), cock: 1, Miss R. B. Bab- -gock, Old Colwyn; 2, ditto; 3, Mrs W. A. R fioaven, Christleton. Game (Old English), hen: 1, Miss R. B. Bab- wck, Old Colwyn; 2, ditto; 3, Mrs W. A. R. Heaven, Christleton. Game (Indian), cock: 1, Miss R. B. Babcock, -Old Colwyn; 2, W. D. Hesketh, Lostock Gralam; I, Firth Bros., Acton Vale. Game (Indian), hen: 1, Miss R. B. Babootek, Old Colwyn; 2, Mra W. A. R. Heaven, Christle- -ion; 3, W. D. Hesketh, Lostock Gralam. Orpington (buff), cock: 1, R. Anthony, Euxton; IB aide ab Ringwood; 3, Clement Payne, Orpington (buff), hen: 1, Miss S. Carey, Spils- by; 2, R Anthony, Euxton; 3, R. E. Owen, Pres- tatyn. Orpington (black), cock: 1, Chas. Preston, JDewsburv; 2, W. H. Cook, St. Paul's Cray; 3 C. Hyde, Silsden. Orpington (black), hen: 1. W. M. Bell, Ring- good; 2, G. Hyde, Silsden; 3, Chas. Preston, ^t)owsbury. Orpington (any other colour): 1, W. M. Bell, Ringwood; 2, R. Anthony, Euxton; 3, E. W. tternolcU, Thelaall. Wyandotte (black), cock: 1, Rd. Rod well, Nel- ion; 2, R. Anthony, Euxton; 3, J. Lewis. Tar- porley. Wyandotte (black), hen: 1, J. Lewis. Tarpor- If/ > R'chard Rodwell, Nelson; 3, Dr. Sprigg'a, Bhrewabury. Wyandotte (any other colour), cock: 1, Chas. Prwton, Deirebory; 2, Frith Bros., Acton Vale; fi, H. Anthoaj, Euiton. Wyandotte (any other colour), hen: 1, R. An- Y. 9-cka; 2. Chaa. Preston. Dewsbury; 3, 4iUo. 1. R- Anthony, Euxlon; 2, J. 9 M. Griffiths, Rhyl; 3, Saml. Jones, Babell. arT1' ? Secondino, Bewdley; 2, R. {Lnthany; 3, L. J. Jones, Chwilog. ^°ck: R Clarke, Tarporley; 2, 11X4011; 3' Miss R" B" Babcock, Old Langslvin, hen: 1, R. Anthony, Euxton; 2 R. Clarka, Tarporley; 3, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old jjoiwyn. ^Any °ther variety not mentioned, cock: 1 CW Preston, Dewsbury; 2, R. Anthony, Eux- ton 3, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn. Any other variety not mentioned, hen 1 Chaa Preston, Dewsbury; 2, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 3, R. Anthony, Euxton. -^?'y7T10uth or Orpington, cockerel, hatched ^08: 1, G. M. and W. W. Dobson, Lostock; 2 m. M. Bell, Ringwood; 3, Chas. Preston, Dews- bury. Plymouth Rock or Orpington, pullet, hatched it* r> >V P-r' Cartwright, Oswestry; 2, W. w James iSirner, Benthana. \Vyandotte, cockerel, any colour, hatched 1908: T» » °LL Son, Hammerwich; 2, ditto; 3, Anthony, Euxton. Wyandotte, pullet, any colour, hatched 1908: iw™3' T Dewsbury; R. Anthony, Eurton, 3, H. and R Eastwood, Conway. i VTl °^er pan breed, hatched 1908 TarP°rley; 2, Miss R. B. Bab- oock, Old Colwyn; 3, W. H. Smith, South- port. a Puilet, any other pure breed, hatched 1908: 1, A. W. Lewis Tarporley; 2. Charles Preston Dewsbury; 3, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn. Cross-bred for table, cockerel or pullet, hatched ■ 1, Sharp Bros., Kirkham; 2, Eric Foiter W^oiton- 4 Sharp Bros., Kirkham, 08ter' Bantam, any colour, cock: 1, Dr. Fordham, lIeeley; 2, J. Lewis, Tarporley; 3, J. E. Shar- < rock, Gathurst. Bantam, any colour, hen: 1, Dr. Fordham, Heeiey; 2. J. Lewis, Tarporley; 3, J. E. Shar- rock, Gathurst. Bantam (Old English), cock: 1, Dr. Fordham, lic-eley; 2, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 3, J. W. Hall. Knaresboro'. Bantam (Old English), hen: 1, Dr. Fordham, Kfieloy; 2, YIis R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 3, Mrs W. A. R. Heaven, Christleton. Bam tarn (not gitjuj!), cock: 1, Dr. Fordham, Heeiey; 2, Jas. Whalley, Bingloy; 3, A. Batuman, Sheffield. Bantam (not game), hen: 1, Jas. Whalley, Bingiey; 2, W. H. Smith, Southport; 3, Dr. Ford- ham, Heeiey. Drake or duck (Aylesbury): 1, R. Anthony, Euxton; 2, A. E. Reynolds, Hugby; 3, Miss Swainson, Cartmel. Selling class, male or female, price not to ex- coed 30s: 1, J. Lewis, Tarporley; 2, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 3, R. Anthony, Euxton. Selling class, male, price not to exceed 20s: 1. R. Anthony, Euxton 2, Chas. Preston, Dews- burv; 3, W. D. Ilesketh, Loetock Gralam. Soiling class, female, price net to exceed 20s: 1, C'has. Preston, Dewsbury; 2, Miss R. B. Bab- cock. Old Colwyn; 3, Mrs W. A. R. Heaven, Christleton. POULTRY (any age). (Confined to Denbiglishire and Flintshire). Game, any variety, cock or hen: 1. Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 2, T. H. Edwards, Chirk; 3, ditto. Plymouth Rock, cock or hen: 1, T. R. Parry, Wrexham; 2, ditto. Orpington, cock or hen: 1, T. R. Parry, "'IE K-' ham; 2, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 3, Colonel Sandbach, Abergele. Wyandotte, any colour, cock or hen: 1, H. Simkin, Colwyn Bay; 2, T. R. Parry, Wrexham; 3, H. Simkin, Colwyn Bay. Minorca or Leghorn, cock or hen: 1, T. R. Parry, Wrexham; 2, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn 3, Roberts Bros., Llanbedr. Any other variety not mentioned, coclc: 1, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 2, A. L. Duncan, Rossett. Any other variety not mentioned, hen: 1, Miss R. B. Babcock, Old Colwyn; 2, ditto; 3, T. R. Parry, Wrexham. Turkey, cock or hen: 1, Colonel Sandbach, Abergele; 2, E. P. Storey, Denbigh; 3, G. Bar- ker, Rhyl. (Special Prizes). Best exhibit in classes 1 to 4 (value 10s 6d, gift of Messrs Spillers and Baker, Ltd., Cardiff): 1, J. Lewis. Best exhibit in classes 5 or 6 (value 7s, gift of Messrs J. Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth): 1, Miss R. B. Babcock. Best exhibit in classes 11 to 15 (value 7s, gift of Messrs J. Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth): 1, W. M. Bell. Best buff Orpington in the show (silver egg cup and spoon in case, presented by the Buff Orping- ton Club, confined to members of the above club) 1, R. Anthony. Best black Orpington in the show (10a presented by the Black Orpington Club), confined to mem- bers of the above club: 1, W. M. Bell. Best exhibit in classes 16 to 22 (value 10s 6d, gift of Messrs Spillers and Baker, Ltd., Cardiff): 1, C. Preston. Best exhibit in classes 23 or 24 (value 7s, gift of Messrs J. Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth): 1, C. Preston. Beat exhibit in classes 25, 26, 30, or 31 (value 10s 6d, gift of Messrs Spillers and Baker, Ltd., Cardiff): 1, R. Anthony. Best exhibit in classes 27 to 29 (value 7s, gift of Messrs J. Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth): 1, C. Preston. Best ethibit in classes 32 to 35 (value 10s 6d, gift of Messrs Spillers and Baker, Ltd., Cardiff): 1, C. Preston. Best exhibit in classes 32 or 33 (silver medal, gift of Mr Morris Smith, Oswestry): 1, Dr. J. P. Cartwright. Best exhibit in classes 36 or 37 (value 7s, gift of Messrs J. Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth): 1, A. W. Lewis. Best exhibit in classes 40 to 45 (value 10s 6d, gift of Messrs Spillers and Baker, Ltd., Cardiff): 1, Dr. Fordham. Best exhibit in classes 46 or 47 (bound volume "Feathered World," gift of Mrs A. Comyns, London): 1, R. Anthony. (Champion Prizes). The Poultry Club Plymouth Rock Cup (value 25 5s), for the best cock or cockerel, hen or pul- let, in the show: 1, W. M. Bell. The Poultry Club Orpington Cup (vahie JE5 5s), for the best cock or cockerel, hen or pul- let, in the show): 1, W. M. Ben. The Poultry Club Wyandotte ('up (value L5 5s), for the best cock or cockerel, hen or pul- let, in the show: 1, C. Preston. The Poultry Club Game Bantam Cup (value J35 5s), for the best cock or cockerel, hen or pul- let, in the show (competition confined to mem- bers of the Poultry Club): 1, Dr. Fordham. The Poultry Club Cup (value C10 10s), for the best cock or cockerel in the show (competition confined to members of the Poultry Club: 1, C. Preston. The Poultry Club Cup (value B10 ICs), for the best hen or pullet in the show (competition con- fined to members of the Poultry Club): 1, Dr. Cartwright. (Special Prized). The Poultry Club's bronze medal for the best niale bird in the show, owned by a mem- ber of the Poultry Club: 1, C. Preston. The Poultry Club's bronze medal for the best female bird in the show, owned by a member of the Poultry Club: 1, Dr. Cartwright. (Champion Prize). The Robert-son Challenge Cup (value £10 10e), for the best bird in the show (presented by G. I-I. F. Robertson, Esq., Gresford);I, J. Lewis, Tarporley. (Special Prizes7. Best exhibit in classes 51 to 53 (value 7a), gift of Messrs J. Walker and Sons, Ltd., Kilmar- nook: 1, T. R. Parry. Best exhibit in classes 54 or 55 (value 7s), gift of Messrs J. Walker and Sons, Ltd., Kil- marnock 1, T. R. Parry. Best exhibit in classes 56 or 60 (value 7s), gift of Messrs J. Walker and Sons, Ltd., Kil- inarnock: Miss Babcock. Best exhibit in classes 58 to 60 (value 7s), gift of Messrs J. Walker and Son3, Ltd., Kil- marnock 1, T. R. Parry. A bronze medal for the best bird in the show, belonging to a member of the Denbighiffl i-nd Fimts'iire Agricultural Society: 1, T. R. Parry. (Champion Prize). The Brynypvs Challenge Cup (value 210s 10s), presented by the late Mr Edmund Peel, for the best pen of poultry in the show, the poro- poriv of a member of this Society, residing in Denbighshire or Flintshire: 1, Miss R. B. Bab- cock. PIGEONS. (Open to the United Kingdom). Carrier, cook or hen: 1, H. II. Powell, Shrewsbury; 2, W H. Davies, Pwllheli; 3, G. Harper, Manchester. Dragon, cock: 1 and 2, C. n. Tattersall, 3, G. lball, Birkenhead. Dragon, hen: 1 and 2, C. H. Tattersall, Cbeadle Huline; 3, G. Iball, Birkenhead. Jacobin, cock: 1 and 2, J. and W: Birch, Sefton; 3, W. O. Hughes, Poirtdinorwic. Jacobin, hen 1 and 2, J. W. Birch, Sefton; 3, W. O. Hughes, Portdinorwic. Owl (foreign), cook or ben: 1 and 2 Alf. Birch, Sefton; 3, E. Jones. Cheadle Hulme. Tippler, cock: 1, B. H. Wedgwood, Fenton; 2, A. Kostromin, Swansea; 3, J. H. Pattison, Llaneliy. Tippler, hen: 1, C. Griffin, Llaneliy; 2, B. H. Wedgwood, Fenton; 3, J. W. Pattison, Llaneliy. Tumbler, cock: 1, Mrs Entwistle, Wakefield; 2, Alf. Birch, Sefton; 3, H. H. Powell, Shrews- bury. Tumbler, hen: 1, H. H. Powell, Shrewsbury; 2. H. J, Paltridge, Barnstaple; 3, Mrs Ent- wislie, Wakefield. Long faoed, except homer, oock or hen, bred in 1903: 1, J. and W. Biroh, Sefton; 2, Joseph Heap, Southport; 3, G. Iball, Birkenhead. Short faced, except homer, cock or hen, bred in 1908: 1, Alf. Birch, Seftou; 2. Mrs Entwiatle, Wakefield; 3, Geo. Harper, Manchester. Selling class, except homer (price not to ex- ceed 203) 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2, Aif. Birch, Sefton; 3, Harold Archer, Abergele. Show homer, chequer or ohequer pied, cock: 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2 and 3, A. Malt. land, Chester. Showr homer, chequer or ohequer pied, he.n: 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2 and 3, A. Mait- land, Chester. Shew homer, any other oolour, cock- 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2 and 3, A. Maitland, Chester. Show homer, any other oolour, hen: 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2 and 3, A. Maitland, Chester. Show homer, any other colour, cock or hen, bred in 1908: 1 and 2, W. H. Smith, South- port 3, A. Maitland, Chester. Show homer, any colour, cock or hen (price not to exceed JBl): 1, W. H. Smith, Southport; 2, E. Bood1, Holywell; 3, S. May, Bourn- ville. Show homer, any oolour, oock or hen (price not to exceed 10s): 1. S. May, Boumeville; 2, Thos. Atkinson, Keighiey; 3, n. H. Smith, Southport. Flying homer, red ohequer ot chequer pied, cook: 1, J. W. Cuthbcrt, Thornaby-on-Tees; 2, H. F. Fox, Retford; 3, Squire Buckley, Whiwortiu

Flying homer, reJ. chequer or chequer pled, hen: 1, Squire Buokley, Vi hit,wort h; 2, Firth and Son, Knaresbro'; 3, H. F. Fox, Retford. Flying homer, any other colour, cock: 1, II. F. Fox, Retford; 2. Firth and Son, Knaresbro'; 3, H. H. Powell, Shrewsbury. Flying homer, any other colour, hen: 1, W. Woodhouse, Soarboro'; 2, II. F. Fox, Ret- ford; 3, J. W. Outhbert, Thornaby-on-Tees. Flying homer, red chqucr, cock or hen, bred in 1908: 1, Squire Buckley; 2, Firth and Son, Knaresbro'; 3, 11. F. Fox, R-ctford. Flying homer, any othet (L'lour, cock or hen. bred in 1908: 1, Firth and Son, Knaresbro'; 2, Thos. Atkinson, Kcighley. Flying homer, any colour (price not exceed- ing £ 1): 1, Squire Buckley, Whitworth; 2, J. W Cuthbert, Thornaby-on-Tees; 3, Thos. At- kinson, Keighlcv. Flying homer, any colour (prioo not exceed- ing 10s): 1, Mrs At-kinson, Kcighley; 2, Squire Buckley, Whitworth; 3, J. W. Cuthbert, Thor- n&by-on-Tecs. PIGEONS. (Confined to Denbighshire and Flintshire). Magpie, cock or hen; 1 and 2, W. V, Jones, Abergele. Any other variety, except homer, cock or hen: 1 and 3, llarold Archer, Aborgele; 2, W. V. Jones, Abergele. Show nomar, cock 1, J. R. Davies, Holywell; 2, Capfc. E. H. Davioe, Mold; 3, Harold Archer, Abergele. Flying homer, cook: 1, Capt. E. H. Davies, Mold; 2, Geo. J. Jones, Llangollen; 3, W. V. Jones, Abergele. Flying homer, hen: 1, G. J. Jones. Llangollen; 2, Mra G. J. J ones, Llangollen; 3, H. L'. Da- vies, Flint. Flying homer, cock or hen, bred in 1908: 1. G. J. Jones, Llangollen; 2, Harold Archer, Aber- gele; 3, W. V. Jones, Abergele. (Special Prizes). Best exhibit in classes 61 to 67 (value 7s), tho gift of Messrs John Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinch: J. and W. Birch. Beet exhibit in classes 68 to 73 (value 7s), the gift of Mcbsr3 John Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinch: 1, A. Birch. Best exhibit in classes 74 to 77 (value 7s), the gift of Messrs John Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinch: 1, Firth and Son. Best exhibit in classes 79 to 84 (value 7s), the gift of Messrs J. Walker and Sons, Ltd., Kilmarnock: 1, W. H. Smith. Best exhibit in olaases 87 to 92 (value 7s), the gift of Messrs J. Walker and Sons, Ltd., Kilmarnock, 1, H. F. Fox. Best exhibit in classes 95 to 101 (value 7s), the gift of Messrs John Dewar and Sons, Ltd., Perth, 1, H. Archer Silver medal for the best exhibit in class. 102, the gift of a. North Wales fancier: 1, G. J. Jones. The Martin Challenge Cup (value 25 5s), for the best pigeon in the show, the gift of Mr W. Martin, jeweller, High-street, Wrexham; 1, W. Smith, Southport. (Champion Prize). The Butt Challenge Cup (value B5 5.;), the gift of the late Mr A. W. Butt, Wrexham, for the best pigeon in the show, the property of a member of this Society, residing in Denbigh- shire or Flintshire: 1, H. Archer. DOGS. (Open to the United Kingdom). St. Bernard, rough or smootn, dog or bitch (limit): 1 and 2, James Redwood, liuabon; 3, J. S. W. Harding, Newchapei. Greyhound, dog or bitc-h (open): 1, J. Childs, Cheadle Hulme; 2, Leonard Bond, Llandudno; 3, E. T. Humphreys, Denbigh. Collie, rough or smooth, dog or bitch (pup- py): 1, R. H. Lord, Manchester; 2, W. E.Ma- son, F reshifield; 3, L. Cookson, Seaforth. rough or smooth, dog or bitch (maid- en): 2, L. Cookson; 3, D. P. Da vies, Oorwen. Collie, rough or smooth, dog or bitch (novice): 1, R. H. Lord; 2, W. E. Mason; 3, W. G. Pf- well, Llanrwst. Collie, rough, dog or bitch, Limit: 1, R. H. Lord; 2, W. E. Mason; 3, W. G. Powell. I Collie, rough, dog (open): 1, R. H. Lord; 2, W. G. Powell; 3, L. Cookson. Uolho, rough, bit,ch (open): 1, R. H. Lord; 2, W. E. Mason; 3, W. C. P. Dew. ColliQ, smooth, dog or bitch (open): 1, W. F. Wildgooae, Knutsford; 2, J. Hughes, Llan- dudno. Fox terrier, smooth, dog or bitch puppy: 1, Hugh E. Folks, Stourbridge. Fox terrier, smooth, dog or bitch, novioe: 1, Dr. R. L. Davies, Criocieth; 2, Dr. R. L. Davies, Criocieth; 3, W. U. Roberts, Llandud- no. Fox terrier, smooth, dog or bitch, limit: 1, Joshua Smithson, Halifax; 2, D. G. Roberts, Llandudno; 3, 'Dr. D. L. Davies. Fox terrier, smooth, dog (open): 1, Joshua Smithson; 2, D. G. Roberts; 3, Dr. D. L. Da- vies. Fox terrier, smooth, bitch (open): 1. Dr. D. L. Davies; 2. J. L, Roberts, Ruthin; 3, II. E. Folks. Fox terrier, wire, dog or bitch (pupny): 1, QLris. Houlkcr, Aoorington; 2, A. L. Duncan, t t. Fox terrier, wire, dog or bitoh, novice: 1, Chris. Houlkor; 2, D. G. Roberts, Llandudno; 3, Hy. Moseley, Seaeombe. Fox terrier, wire, dog or bitch, limit: 1, CKris. Ilotilke-r; 2, D. G. Roberts; 3, R. Han- Ion, Rhyl. Fox terrier, wire, dog (open): 1, Chris. Ilouiker, Accrington; 2, D. G. Roberts; 3, R. Hanloti. Welsh terrier, dog or bitch, puppy: 1, W. C. Roberts, Llandudno; 2, W. R. Humphreys, Bangor; 3, W. Daviee, Pwllheli. Welsh terrier, dog or bitoh (novice): 1, Major F. Bloom; 2, W. C. Roberts; 3, W. R. Hum- phreys. Welsh terrier, dog or bitch (open): 1, Joshua Smithson; 2, Walter Speed, Bangor; 3, Major F. Bloom. Irish terrier, dog or bitch (novice): 1, T. H. Jones, Colwyn Bay; 2, E. Davies, Conway; 3, F. J. Duncan, Liverpool. Irish terrier, dog or bitch topen): 1, Gordon Bailey, Ilawardea; 2, E. Davies; 3, F. J. Dun- can. Scottish terrier, dog or bitoh (open) 1. W. France, Manchester; 2, Ben Kvans, Birkenhead; 3, Joseph Champion, Rock Perry. Rotriever, dog or bitch (novioe): 1, M. White, Speke Hall; 2, Mrs Rowley Conwy, Rhuddlan. Spaniel, clumber, dog or bitch (novioe): 1 and 3, J. D. W. Griffith, Trefnant; 2, H. J. M. Kilvert, Grinshill. Spaniel, clumber, dog or bitch (limit): 1, W. Rose, Cheadle Hulme; 2, H. J. M. Kilvert; 3, A. L. Duncan. Spaniel, clumber, dor or bitch (open): 1, H J. M. Kilvert; 2, A. L. Duncan; 3, D. W. Griffith. ,3p az'c Spaniel, cocker, dog or bitch (novioe): 1, H. Stott, Cheadle Hulme; 2, Geo. Jones, Denbigh. Spa.n:el, oocker, dog or bitch (open): 1, A. E. H-alsey, Cheadle Hulme; 2 and 3, M. M. Carter, Kiliarney. Setter, dog or bitch (novioe): 1, J. Childs, Gheadle, Hulme; 2. E. D. Edwards., Halkyn; 3, J. F-annirkz, Holywell. Sett*-r, dog (or bitch (open): 1, J. Chiles; 2, E. D. Edwards; 3, John Fanning. Bull, dog or bitch (limit): 1, Mrs B. Way, Rhyl; 2, T. Williams, Colwyn Bay; 3, J. Ed- wards. Rhvl. TiPomera,n.'an< dog or bitcih (pupoy): 2, M. E Ivobittt-xm, Sandwich Bay, and W. Edwards, Worksop; 3, Mrs E. WiBiams, Aberdare. Pomeranian, dog or bitoh (novice): 1, Mrs C. Ilouiker, Accrington; 2, Misa M. K Robinson: 3, W. Edwards, Worksop. Pomeranian, dog or bitoh (open): 1, Mrs C. I i# t ^mgUya; 2, Miss Ives, Stcckpoct: 3. Mrs L. C. Dyer, Llangollen. Schipperke, dor or bitch (limit): 1. W. J. Sta.n- field, Cprwen; 3, Arthur Jones, Holywell. Sport ng dog or bitoh, any breed not mentioned (novioe): 1, A. K. Hughes, Birkenhead; 2, Arthur Jones, Holywell; 3, W. Owens, Rhudd- lan- Non-spc«rting, dog or bitoh, any breed not J mentioned (novice): J. S. W. Harding; 2, Mm W. T. Leeming, Buxton; 3, Mrs Trcleavcn Jones, Old Colwyn. Sport.jig, any breed, dog or bitoh (novice): t, Chris. Ilouiker; 2, M. McCartie; 3, Joseph C ham r> ion. Non-sporting, any breed, dog1 or bitoh (novice): 1, R. H. Lord; 2. Mrs C. Houlkcr, and W. E. Mason; 3, J. S. W. Harding. Dog' or litch, any breed (puppy): 1. Chris. Houlkor; 2, R. H. Lord; 3, W. E: Mason. Dog or bitch, any breed (novice): 1, R. H. Lord.; 2. Chnis Houlkor1 and W. E. Mason; 3, Joseph Champion. Selling olas." dog or bitch, price not to exceed 910: 1, A. R. Hughes; 2, M. McCartie; 3, R. Crooke. Rhyl. Selling dog or bitch, price not to exceed JE5: 1, R. Hughes; 2, W. H. Bendcn, Rossett; 3, W. R. Humphreys. Letter of puppieai, any brood, under four months, and not less than three in number: 1, Wm. Shingler, Colwyn Bay; 2, Mm Treleaven Jomes, Old Colwyn; 3, Mrs E. Williaimft, Aber- dare. DOGS. (Confined to Denbighshire a.nd Flintshire, except Claets 160). Collie, rough or smooth, dog or bitch: 1, W. G. Powell; 2, Miss E. Elkingi/on; 3, W. G. Po- well Fox terrier, doe or biloh; L J. L. Roberts; 2, R. Hanlon; 3, Thomas R. Jones, Holywell. Spaniel, clumber, dog or biton: 1, J. D. W. Griffith; 2, A. L. Duncan; 3, J. 0. W. Griffiths. Spaniel, any other variety, dog* or bitch: 1, George Jones; 2, Thomas Jones; 3, Miss A. G. Prioe. Bodfari. Any other variety not mentioned, sporting, dog or bitch 1, W. H. Be,nden; 2, E. T. Hum- phreys; 3, Arthur Jones. Any other variety not mentioned, non-sporting, dog or bitoh: 1, James Redwood, Ruabon; 2, Mrs L. C. Dyer; 3, Jarnies Redwood, Ruabon, and Mrs B. May (equal). Anv variety, dog o rbitoh, novioe: 1, A. L. Duncaji; 2, J. L. Roberts; 3, W. G. Powell. Any variety, dog or bitch, confined to exhibi- tors res;diii« within twelve miles from Town Hall. Rhyl: 1, Mra B. May; 2, J. D. W. Griffith; 3, R. Crook. Rhvl. (Special Prizea.) Special Prize value 10s 6d, for best exhibit in dog olasses, 103 to 105 (gift of Spillers and Bakers. Ltd., Cardiff): J. Childs. Special prize, bronze medal, or value, 10s 6d, for the best collie owned by a member of the Collie Club. and entered in at least two clasaea. (gtift of the Colke Club, London): R. H. Lord. Special prize. 108 6d, for the best oollie dog (rough or smooth), exhibited by a member of the Northern Collie Club (this prize is gift of Northern Collie Olub): W. G. Powell. Special prize, value IDs 6d, for the best oollie b'tch (rough or smooth), exhibited by a member of the Northern OoUie Club (this prize is gift of Northern Collie Club): W. G. Powell. Special prize. value 7a, for the best exhibit in classes 113 to 117 (the gift of Messrs J. Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinch): J. Smithson. Speoial prize, value 7s, for the best exhibit in classes 118 to 122 (the gift of Messrs John Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinoh): C. Houlkcr. Special prize, value 7s, for the best exhibit in o'asass 123 to 128 (gift of Messrs J. Haig and Co., Ltd., Markinch): W. France. Special prize, value 10s 6d, enlarged photo of Champion Southport sarmple, 20 by 16, ready for framing. for the best collio in class 153 (gift of Mr W. E. Mason, Freshfield): W. G. PoweH. Special prize, bound volume of "Our Dog's," for be. fox terrier in cflass 154 (gift of "Our Dogs" Co.. Manchester): J. L. Roberts. Special prize, free service to Mrs F. Appleby's "Doublo Dealer" or "Northop Nailer," for best bitoh in class 154: W. Evans. Special prize, value 10s 6d, for best dog or bitch in local classes 157 and 158 (gift of Messrs Spillers and Bakers, Ltd., Cardiff): J. Redwood. Special prize, bound volume, "Illustrated Ken- nel News," for best dog or bitoh in 'local classes

-¡;:oo- -r.¡. 159 and 160 (gift of "Kannel News," Ltd., Lon- don): Mra B. May. Champion prize, the Lady Leyland Challenge Bowl, valae 30 guineas, gift of Lady Naylor Ley, land. patro7>ess to the society, for the best dog or hi,wh in how, the property of a member of -,d-idi society, -re-siding in Denbighshire or Flint- shire: J. Reel wood. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The prize cups were distributed by Lady Mos- tyn, of Mastyn Ilall, who was introduced by Colonel Mesham. The vote of thanks to her ladyship was pro- posed by Mr G. A. Taverner, chairman of the Rhyl Urban District Council, who expressed the pleasure it gave him to see Lady Mostyn and the members of her family present on that occasion. They were indebted in many ways to the House of Mostyn, and he was sure that a hearty vote of thanks would be passed. Mr A. Evans, one of the prize winners, seconded the motion, which was carried with applause. Lord Mostyn, in responding on behalf of his wife, said ho was pleased to see such a fine show, but he was sorry that no prizes were coming his way (laughter). However, he hoped in the future to be more successful (hear, hear). NEXT YEAR'S SHOW AT COLWYN BAY. The annual meeting of the society was held in the showground in the afternoon, under the presidency of Lord Mostyn. The principal business was the consideration of an application by a deputation from Colwyn Bay for the show to be held' at that town next year. The Secretary explained that in the ordinary course of events it would have been the turn of Mold for the show next year, but the Mold Com- mittee had withdrawn in favour of Colwyn Bay on the understanding that their claim for the 1910 show was recognised. Mr James Amphlett, hon. secretary pro. tern. to the Colwyn Bay Committee, stated the case for Colwyn Bay, and said he was sure that tho residents of that town would do all they could to make the show a success. They had the necessary guarantee, and there were excellent facilities for dealing with the stock which would be brought to the show ground, while there was a large district from which support would be forthcoming. He gave the society, in the name of Colwyn Bay, a very hearty reception. Mr F. Booth supported the application, and endorsed what Mr Amphlett had said. The Secretary said he was very pleased to announce that he had received guarantees for over JESOO out of the E250. required from Colwyn Bay, and with the list just handed to him of the suggested vice-presidents lie might say that the whole sum was guaranteed before the acceptance of the invitation (applause). BEFORE COLWYN BAY EXISTED. Mr P. P. Pennant, in proposing the acceptance of the invitation from Colwyn Bay, said he was perfectly certain they would have a most success- ful show there. He was old enough to remem- ber the time before Colwyn Bay existed as a watering place, and in the comparatively few years it had existed as such they had seen what the energy of its people could do. He was sure the same energy would characterise their efforts on behalf of the show of 1910, and that they would keep it in the first rank amongst the shows of North Wales (applause). Mr E. 0. V. Lloyd, Rhagatt, seconded the proposition, and it was supported by Lord Mos- tyn, and carried unanimously. A Mold representative said he wished the Col- wyn Bay people every success, and added that they had been very loth to give up the idea of having next year's show at Mold. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR. Lord Carrington, President of the Board of Agriculture, was elected president for next year, on the proposition of Mr R. E. Birch, seconded by Mr Thomas Williams, Llewesog, and sup- ported by Lord Mostyn. The following were elected vice-presidents:- Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., Sir J. E. Barlow, M.P., Sir Alfred L. Jones, Hon. L. A. Brodrick, Colonel Sandbach, Major Birch, Messrs D. Mac. Nicoll, G. II. Mould, Walter Whitehead, John Brock, D. Gamble, R, E. Birch, J. M. Porter, and Jos. Smith. Major Birch proposed a vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn and Mr W. J. P. Storey for their services as president and vice-president this year, and paid a warm tribute to the practical interest of both gentlemen in the show. Colonel Sandbach seconded the motion, which was also supported by Mr E. O. V. Lloyd, Rhaggatt, and carried with acclamation. Lord Mostyn, in reply, said hia duties had been very light, but exceedingly pleasant. He had to apologise for the absence of Mr Storey, who had written to say he had been called away on urgent business.