Denbighshire Free Press

l Denbigh Council and Food Production. l-'ollowing on the Town Council meeting last week on Food production, the Council appointed a deputation, consisting of Councillors D E Jenkins and Llewelyn Jones, to wait upon Mr J David Roberts, butchcr and dealer, who is the tenant of the Council's grazing field at the Smithfield, to ask him if he would give up his tenancy of the land to enable the Council to plough and use the same to plant potatoes, ire., the crops frcm which could be used to supply the poorer portion of the townspeople who might be unable to obtain potatoes for the nse of them- selves and families. We are pleased to say that Mr David Roberts I most promptly and generously agreed to give up F his claim to the land and hand it over to the Council, without any thought of compensation, r so that it may be used in the interests of the poorer portion of the ratepayers. A very hearty l vote of thanks has been passed by the Council. on the motion of the Mayor, to Mr Roberta for his generous response to the Council's request. 11 The land, about three acres, will be ploughed and prepared for potatoes or other suitable vegetables, and an endeavour will be made to make it pay its own way so as not to be a charge on the ratepayers. The management of the scheme has been placed under the entire charge of members of the Conncil having knowledge of such work, namely, Alderman Hughes (Plas Chambers), Councillors R H Roberts (Poxhall),, Robert Lloyd fGwaynynog Bach), Llewelyn Jones, and D E Jenkins. We hear that the seeds have in a great measure been obtained, and that the work will go forward without delay. The Council also sent out applications' to fifty farmers in the borough to ask if they will be pre- pared to let persons plant one or more rows of potatoes in their fields, not of course have allot- ments, but the old fashion plan of having potato rows. The Council received quite a number of offers of permission for people to plant rows of potatoes on their farms on the usual easy terms. It was ] decided to advertise for persons wishing to plant rows of potatoes on farms, inviting them to I apply at once to tl;e Town Clerk for particulars. The paragraph advertisement appears on page 2.

Denbigh County Appeal I Tribunal. Held at Denbigh on Wednesday, Mr D S Davies piesiding, when no appeals were dealt with, including the following:— Robert Owen, Bronywaen, Nantglyn, who described himself as a smallholder and builder, was refused exemption, but not to be called up till May 1st. Thomas Foulkes, Pentre Bach, Groes, sp- pealed for Thomas John Foulkes, teamsman and assistant carpenter. Exemption granted until May 31st, and no further appeal without leave. Thomas Rowland Owens, Allt Ddu, Llan- sannan, was appealed for, his father, Owen Owens, who in examination admitted to the Military representative that he had live sons of military age, but not one of them had joine^ the army, being on farms of their own, except the one appealed for. Exemption refused, but not to be called up before May 1st. Exemption was granted, provided he remained in the same occupation, to William Williams, Tanygraig, Cefn Meiriadog, who was joint occu- pier with his brother of 138 acres, 40 of which was under plough, and he was in Class C2. Temporary exemption was granted to Robert Davies, llossa Baoh, whose employer, John Parry, appealed for him. He was a Class A man, the exemption being till a suitable substi- tute was found. Temporary exemption till a suitable substitute 1 was found was granted to John William Owens, cowman to Mr J W Bonner, Caerfallen, Ruthin, who appealed for him. Exemption till July :31st was granted to John David Williams, son of Henry Williams, of Bron Eyartb, Ruthin, who said he was unwilling to leceivea substitute owing to lack of accommoda- tion. Conditional exemption was granted, provided he registers at once for work of National im- portance, to Thomas Francis Roberts, hotel manager, Queen's Hotel, Cerrigydruidion. Mrs Jones said her two sons had joined the army on the understanding that this man would remain to look after the hotel, the parcel department, and the land. The Military representative appealed against the exemption of six months granted by Ruthin Tribunal to Glyn Edwards, son of Mrs Edwards, Postoffice, Llanelidan, to whose business, in- I cluding the bread baking, he was indispensable. Exemption was granted until Augnst 31st. Exemption was refused to Richard Hughes, TyddyD, Llanfwrog, but he was not to be called up before May lot. D Glyn Jones, Maelor, Trefnant, a grocer's apprentice, had been granted threa months exemption, and the Military representative ap- pealed against this. His father stated that he had about 10 acres of land on which the son, owing to the state of his health, was employed as much as possible —Lieut Cyril Jones said that the army would enable the son to have outdoor employment.—Temporary exemption granted until 15th May, with the recommendation that he be medically examined. Samuel Jones, Dryntirion, Henllan, appealed for the further exception of his son, Robert Samuel Jones, teamsman. It was stated that I the appellant had two sons employed on the farm. —The Military representative contending that one should join the army.—Temporary exemp- tion granted until 31st May. Owen Davies, Glanygors, Llanfair.- Exemp- tion refused, but not to be called up until May 1st. Evan Hughes, Chapel House, Bbiw Yale, Llanarmon. Refused further exemption. Owen Davies, Glanygors, Llanfair. Condi- tional exemption granted, provided he works two days a week with farmers in the neigh- bourhood. William Williams, Penygraig, Llanfair, timber hauler. Exemption refused, but not to be called up until May 15th. Conditional exemption bad been granted to Richard Francis, Chapel House, described as a Wesleyan Lay Agent, H:) years of age, married, with four children. On an undertaking by ap- pellant that he would assist farmers on the land, Licut Cyril Jones withdrew opposition. Mr Francis was stated to be more or less in charge of the local churches. Conditional exemption was granted, provided Francis registers im- mediately for work of National importance. The Military representative appealed against the conditional exemption granted to Arthur H Rowlands, headmaster of the Council School, Ruthin. Mr Rowlands is 10 years of age, and attested. He is in Class A, and the Local Tribunal exempted him for one reason, because all the men teachers from his school had joined the army, and it being a mixed school it would be impossible to maintain discipline with a staff of women only.—Conditional exemption was granted, provided he remains in the same occupation. Exemption was refused to Samuel Roberta, boot repairer, with Messrs Dicks, Ruthin. David Jones, teamsman, Maesllan, Ruthin, was granted temporary exemption until a suit- able bubstitute is found. William Roberts, market gardener, 61, Borthyn Ruthin, was given temporary exemption until May 15th. The case of John S Williams, Bridge-street, Denbigh, re-hearing, assistant to Mr It b Adams, county surveyor was heard. Lieut Cyril Jones sail he had no objection to this provided Williams legistered for work of National importance. If the Director of Recruit- ing regarded him as doing work cf that kind, he could be left. Mr Adams said he thought Williams was doing work of the greatest importance. Heavy work was being carried out on the County roads and bridges, and Williams drew the plans for such work. In tar-spraying only, the estimate this year exceeded that of twelve months ago by A:1,328, was recommended by the road Board. Mr Williams also did a great deal of clerical work. Conditional exemption was granted, provided Williams register's immediately for work of National importance

SOLDIERS FOR FARM WORK. Mr Evans, chief military representative, said that there were now at Wrexham between 600 find 1000 soldiers available for farmers. These soldia'o were expert ploughmen. Farmers ought to appreciate what the Military Authorities were doing for them. He added that the military were quite satisfied with the West Denbigh Tri- bunal's decisions.

Put The Clock On. Our readers should remember on SATURDAY NIGHT to put the clock on by ONE HOUR, as summer time begins on Sunday morning. The clock can be put on just before you go to bed, by one hour, and all will be right in the morning if you get up according to the clock.

British Red Cross Hospital, Ystrad Isaf. The Cotrmandant is most grateful fcr tb? following gifts received during the week en ii, Il A DrU 4th Eggs—Mr and Mrs Roberts, Foxhall The Misses Pierce, Salusbury Place. Golden Syrup—Mrs G Francis. Cocoa-Mrs Francis. Scones-Mrs Platt. Cake—Mrs James. Cigarettes-Mrs Edwards, Garage. Daily Papers—Mr Francis, Capt Ellis. Weekly Papers—Miss Griffith, Miss Cole, Mrs Tumour, Miss Humphreys Roberts, Mr Duller. Free Press—Messrs Cottom & Co. Colonel Mesham very kindly entertained some of the men to tea and billiards on Friday and Dr Manifold on Saturday, Carriages have been lent by Mrs Cole, Mr Wrigley and Miss Cole. Prizes for the whist drive this week were generously given by Mrs Clover.

Pianoforte Recital at Howell's School. On Saturday afternoon the pupils and staff, with a gathering of friends. assembled in the large hall of Howell's School, to participate in what was a rare musical treat in the form of a pianforte recital, given by Elsie Williamson, a pupil of the school, and daughter of Mr and Mrs Williamson, of Derwen, and formerly of Denbigh. It will be seen from the pro- gramme below that the music was most varied, and that its execution required the highest skill on the part of the young performer. That it most certainly received, and every- body felt they were listening to one of extraordinary power and great brilliance, whose study had been strenuous and successful. Added to this, the concentration and power of memory in memorising so numer- ous and diverse a selection of music appealed to everyone, for with the exception of two pieces, the whole was rendered from memory. This must have led the listeners to ad- mire the talent and conscientious labour of the pupils, and also think of the care, patience and ability given to the pupils training by her instructors. The young performer thoroughly deserved the most hearty applause, which expressed the sincere admiration and appreciation of the audience given at the con- clusion of each piece, and it was noticeable that the performer's fellow pupils were amongst her most at- tentive and demonstrative listeners. It was fitting that the pleasure of t-fie company should be voiced by Canon Redfern, himself an authority on all things musical. The pro- gramme was as follows :— Sonate in E minor—Grieg. Allegro Moderato-Andante Molto Alia Menuetto-Molto Allegro. Etude in A b ) Etude in D b ] Cll0Pin' Minuetto and Trio from Sonata in B minor—Schubert. Study in B b minor—Mendelssohn. Serenade Espagnole-Albeniz. Impromptu—Somervell. (a) Prelude. (b) Caprice Sganarelle from Carnival Mionon-Schiitt. At the close of the programme, Canon Redfern said he was sure the visitors would desire to heartily thank Elsie Williamson for the great treat she had given them, and which they had all thoroughly enjoyed (applause). He could hardly trust himself to speak of the splendid per- formance of so young a girl, of whom they were all proud as a pupil of that school. He sincerely hoped she would in her future go on with I music and not let it fall into the back ground, for he had no hesitation in saying that she was a musical genius I to have done what she had done that afternoon (applause). He referred not only to the brilliant execution but the marvellous feat of memory in what she had done, and it was really a wonder to them how she had done it (applause). They owed her a great debt of gratitude for the treat she had given them. He did hope she would go on with her music, for there was often a tendency Ion the part of ladies who had studied music and given long time to study, to let it drift into the back ground I of their lives, so that in later years I they hardly played at all, which he thought was a great loss. He trusted Elsie would go Oil with her music, whatever else she did, and he was certain in music she would make her mark (applause), as they could all see from the great musical talent she had displayed that afternoon, which was a great credit to herself, to her teachers, and to the school to which she belonged (applause). They were all very proud of her, wished her every success, and had the highest hopes for her future. He saw her parents present, and he congratulated them, and was sure they were very proud of her (much applause). By a slip of the pen we last week erroneously described Miss Elsie Williamson as an old pupil of the school," whereas she is of course at present "one of the pupils of the school," and has not yet completed her education, r

Recollections of a Ruthinian. Ruthin during last Haif Century. Well Street-Continued. MR JAIIES MAURICE.—In addition to the previous notes, it may be mentioned that he was Mayor in 1860, when the first sod of the Denbigh, Ruthin and Corwen Rail- way was cut by Miss Florence West, and that he also cut a sod on the occasion. The ceremony took place in Cae Gwynach, near the site of the footbridge which now spans the line on 4th September. RECORD STREET. THE COUNTY HALL.-This fiiie and commodious building has the following inscription above the front entrance The Magistrates of this County at the expense of the Inhabitants, for the convenience of the Courts of Law, and the safety of the Public Records, erected these in the years of Christ 1785, 1786, 1787. Joseph Turner, Architect." [He was also Architect for the old Gaol.] Primarily designed for the holding of the Assizes and Sessions, the building was also obviously in- tended to be used as a place of entertainment and ball room, seeing that the body of the hall is so large, and that under the floor are springs which can be adjusted to give it elasticity when used for dancing. Before the new Town Hall was built in 1863 dramatic entertainments, concerts and balls were allowed to be given here as there was no other "room of such size. A stage was easily adjusted above the big table and the dock. So that Ruthinites I enjoyed here several forms of enter- tainment on one occasion they might hear an unfortunate prisoner I at the bar tried before a jury, and on another might themselves pose as I a jury upon the performers who appeared before them. When the Assembly Room became available for entertainments the notice went forth in regard to the County Hall No admittance except on business," for which it has during the last half century been strictly reserved. OLD ARMOURY.—The front ground floor room of the house adjoining the Cross Keys yard on the east was the first Armoury of the Rifle Volunteer Corps when it was formed in 1859. CASTLE STREET. PLAS VN DEE.—Mr J C Davies's house was for many years the North and South Wales Bank after its removal from the site of the present Post Office until it was taken to its present habitation On a stone above the front door is inscribed, Rebuilt by I Jones, 1823." MRS THOMAS'S HOUSE.—The pas- sage opposite the Constitutional Club was used as the Armoury, when it was removed from Record street, until the Drill Hall was built. MR JOHN ROBERTS, DRAPER.—The same kind of business as the present has been carried on here for at least 70 years, as at the beginning of that long period Mr Walter Davies traded as a draper and also had a grocery business, which combination by the way was in the old days a very common one. Upper Clwyd Street. A CONSTELLATION OF TAVERNS.— Within the memory of some old Ruthinites still living there were I here at one time seven public houses adjoining one another: The Corpor- ation Arms, Ye Olde Wine Vaults, The King's Head (now Miss Owen's shop), The Spread Eagle, The Old Coffee Hcuse (at the top of the Spread Eagle yard), The Princa of Wales (L and P Bank), and The Waterloo (Reform Club). They might well have been collectively described as a Bacchanalian Charles's Wain The Corporation Arms and Wine Vaults formed the hind wheels the King's Head and Coffee House the fore wheels the others the three horses. Alas the steeds are dead, and all left of the waggon are the hind wheels—whether for weal or for whoa ? In these referred-for-compensation days who can say ? The present Bank buildings were 'erected by Mr Thomas Bealey in place of the old inn which he pur- chased and demolished and the new premises were used as a tavern until taken over by the Bank. Mr Bealey was a Lancashire gentleman who came over and settled down at Ruthin. He bought and laid low several other old houses, and re- placed them with well built structures, among them being' Leamington House, Well street, Nos 11, 13, 15 Clwyd street, and the County Court Office, Prior street. He also erected The Mouut as a residence for himself The front lower portion of the old Prince of Wales was parallel with the entrance to the Spread Eagle yard, and where the front wall of the Bank now stands there were pillars which supported, the building above, leaving a covered open square underneath. In the ciorner of that square, next to the yard, half a century ago, was the shop of Peter Vaughan, the last bookbinder as a separate trade in the Itown. He also during the winter months did a it roaring" business amongst the boys as a manufacturer and seller, sub rosa, of bombs." These were composed of a smojll quantity of some substance wra^ppecfc in tissue paper, which when hrow1 upon a I hard surface exploded with a bang. The"price was a halfpenny for five. 'They were expended in giving shocks to old ladies and gentlemen and girls (young men fleet of foot being carefully avoided by the bombers) by being thrown before or behind them when out walking. Eventually the practice came to be looked upon as a nuisance, and the Majesty of the Law in the guise of the Police squashed it. MR C ALDRIcit.-The business of a printer, bookseller and stationer has been carried on here without inter- mission since at anyrate the be- ginning of last century. In 1825 Mr Robert Jones, who was then the only tradesman in the town in any of those lines, published a Memoir of Dean Goodman (founder of the Grammar School) written by the Reverend Richard Newcome,Warden, which was probably the first book published at Ruthin. Mr Jones died in 1853 aged about 75, so was born about 1778. His son James succeeded him, followed in 1862 by his sister M C'J ones, who in 1873 was followed by her niece M A Jones. In 1875 Mr W Green Jr. took over the business, being succeeded in 1881 by Mr Charles Aldrich. Mr Jones also published A History of Anglesea by Miss Angharad Lloyd An Account of the Castle and Town of Ruthin, and An Account of the Castle and Town of Denbigh, both by the Rev R Newcome. A second edition of the Ruthin Castle bock published in 1837 has the imprint, Royal Victoria Press. Printed by Robert Jones, Ruthin." The designation no doubt was bestowed on his humble handpress in honour of Queen Victoria. A hand press used by him bearing the name Ii Columbian Press, Clymer's Patent, 1838," is still in Mr Aldrich's Office in good work- 'I ing order. Fine quality there. No jerry building in those days. One of Mr Jones's daughters married Mr Robert Edwards, at one time Town Clerk. (To be Continued.) dim-

Bath afar n Hall Parks. The annual grass letting of the above parks was conducted by Mr W Leathes, of the linn of T &r W Leathes, at the Wynnstay Arms Hutsl, on Tuesday. The estate was represented by Mr A O Evans personally, and the various lots were let as fol- lows :— Park, 2/ acres to Mr lom Leather, Wern 1-awr, atJElOJ. Cae Ty Popty, 1:! acres, to J Jones, Corncfed, at £ o0. Meadow, 13 acres, to Mr W P Jones, l'anty- gynan, Derwen, at £ 61. Two Paddocks, 5 acres or thereabouts, to Mr W P Jones, at JE21. All the lots realized considerably higher prices than last year.

Ruthin Red Cross Hosptial. The followicg Rifts havo been most gratefully received Eggs—Collected by Miss M Keliet, Mrs l'ugh (The Firs), Mr Stanley Weyinan. Cigarettes—Mrs Pugb, Dr Crace-Calvert. Onions-Miss Simon. Vegetables — Col West. Potatoes—Mr Dawson, Mr Jones (Rbydycil- gv>yn). Beetroot—Mrs Jones (Glasfryn). Turnips- Mr Jones (Hhydycilgwyn). Mineral Waters—Messrs Ellis.

Easter Entertainment* at Rhyl Pavilion. Visitors to Rhyl and residents will enjoy a programme of attractions in the Pavilion unique in its variety and'excellence. To secure for Easter Saturday and Sunday a star of the mag- nitude of Mark Ilambourg would have a com- mendable enterprise even in normal times, but to do so now proves that the management realise the importance of maintaining at a high standard the municipal entertainments. Mark Hambourg appeared at the Pavilion rtwiee last season, and attracted crowded and enthusiastic audiences. No pianist in the world appeals more to the popular imagination than he does. He is going to play on Saturday and Sunday some of his most brilliant and popular ntumbers, so that patrons will have a musical banquet of the richest order. The supporting artistes are also of high repute, notably Miss Eileen Hoyd, the famous Australian Contralto, and Miss Beatrice Walley, the gifted Soprano; also Lance- Corporal Steve Evans, the brilliant violinist, and the capable leader of the Orchestra that played in the Pavilion last season. The pro- gramme on Saturday and Sunday will be entirely "distinct, every item being changed. On Easter Monday, and every evening during the week, with Matinee on Saturday, tivit ever bright and original Costume Concert Party, The Zeniths," will appear.

| DENBIGH. Good Friday and Easter Services. The Church services on Good Friday I (to-morrow) will be held at the same hours ,te i)n SaodajSj Rod ,lo there will ba a pacial service from 2 o'clock to 3 in the pfternoon baring opan the last boar of oar Lord on t;1A Crosa. Easter Saaday there wi 1 b3 calobrations of Ho'y Communion in English at 7 a.m. 8 a, m In St David's, and at 10.30 In S Msr*?s. Ia Wel-h at 8 a.m. in St Mary's %rd 10 30 in St Dili's. In the a>tornoc-n t 2 30 united ttanday Schools service at St Majy's Church, with offeriegs of egga or the wounded sol"L-rs. INDEPENDENTS. At Svrn Lane Iadepecdeot Chapel there 'X'iU be dntDg festival in tha ovsciog o! Good Ftida] and a tea party before the orvice. WESLEYANS. Oa Eistef Scndas there wlil b? anni- er.at.y i erv'kc-.a at Pendref Chaptl at 10 a maud Ij p ta., when tle special preacher wi-I be tte Rev R W Daviea. of Sjacombe who will a!sc preach in ENGLISH at 2 30 In the afternooa. At all the cervices the eoilecticDg will be in aid of the chape unde. :¡

BUTRIN. AUCTION MART. Messrs Clougb and 03 had a record tale on Monda". Report next week. nUrHJN RECRUITS. Amongst the lastest recruits from Rathin is Charles J S Heaketh, son of Mr H L I Hesketh Perthi, who has juit attained his 18-,h birthday. He has been selected for service with the O Beers' Cadet Wing, Royal Flying Corps. and will be summoned shortly to join the anit in the South. THE LATE REV DANIEL ROWLANDS. At a special meeting of the Council of Uairersity Callage of Nirth Wales held CIa Thursday, the 29ih instant, the Right Bon Lord Kenyon, K C V 0., in the ohair. A vote of of sympathy was adopted with the ralatives of the late Rgv Daniel Rowlands, NI.A.. one of the original members of the Connoll, who had given long and faibhfal service to the College until his retirement from the Council in 1905, TEETOTALISM. The members of Tasernaole (C.M) Chapel passed a resolution at the evening service on Sunday, calling the Government to prohibit tie minufaJture and aale I intoxicating drink during the psriod of the 4r and for tix months after the declaration of peace, because it interfered with food produstion. N3 djubt the Government will think tint this Is carrying teetotalism too far. OBITUARY. The death ccaarrod on Monday of Mr WUliam M Tarnor, of the Almshouses, Llanfwrog after long and painful Illness, at the age of 50 years. Daoeased had resided all his life in this neighbourhood, and was well known and greatly raspeoted. His ill health pre rented his following any occupation, and a few years ago he was ap. pointed tenant of one of the almshonset on Lord Bigot's estate, where he oontlolle4 to reside until his death. The fnoeral takes place to-day (Thursday). LADY HERCOMER. An Exchange Telegraph Company's message from the Hague on Monday stated fiaat Lidy Herkomer, the widow of the late Sir Herbert Harkomer, has been fined 600 aark. or 60 days' imprisonment, and bet daughter 1 500 marks or 150 days' lmprtam* ment, by the Augsburg Tribunal, for being friendly with a French prisoner of war. Lady Harkomer is well-known to Rathin people as the daaght r of the lata Mr T Griffiths, Stanley House. LOWER RATES. It will give gre%t satisfaction t) the ratepayers of the borough to know that the Town Council bave made a General Dla. trict Rite o* 2i 31 in the L In respect of the coming year, which is a deorea e of 7d in the £ compared with last year's rate. Thera are several reasons why they are able to make this reduotion, the principal being the restricted street ligbtingt the small expenditure on the maltenanee of the distiict roads, and the fact that no aorore seen payinents were made. There Is also a redaction of 1:1 in the f, on the Boroagh Rate. These are the lowest rates made by the Council since the year 1902. DEATH OF MR E A DYSON. The aid news was receive 1 in Rathin on Taesday of the death of Mr E A Dyson, Inland Unenlle Collector for the Port of Sanderland, which occurred with tragie suddenness on Monday night. Deceased was the brotheMn-Iaw o! Aldermao T B Roberts and Councillor Joseph Roberfti, and was well known in Rathin, having resided in the town for some years be'ore removing to Bangor, where he held the appointment of Collector of Castoms and Excise tor North Wales. Two years ago he removsd to Sanderland to take np tha official position which he held until his deats, and which is probably one of the highest positions In the Civil Baryiae. He leaves a widow, two sons ntl two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral trkas place on Friday, the interment being in Llan* rhydd churohyard. MUSICAL HELP FOR THE RED OR03S FUNDS. We direct attend on to the two grand concerts to be given next Thursday after. noon and evening in aid of the central joint fund of the Sb John's and British Rsl Cross Societies, and the Rithin Local Branch, by favour of Madame Clara Batt, who has generously consented the Clara Batt-Rumford land shall delra, the expense of the artistes. Tickets may also be obtained from Messrs Ron or any of the Red Cross and other workes on bibalt of the funds. The Ratnla Harmonic Qiartette will appear at these ooncarts watch are under the special aaspices of the Rathin Choral Society. The Rathin Harmonic Q tartette will sing at both concerts t— ,-In Absence' (Dadley Back); The Winds Whistle Cold' (Bishop); An Evening Liliaby (Wilfrid Sbaw). Tae following celebrated artistes will appearMiss Annie Raes, Miss Dorothea Walwyn, Me James A BovetS, an! Mr Credig Walters, the distinguished Welsh baritone. I,

The Vale of Ctwyd Toys. Our readers will be interested to read the following extract from a well known Toy Journal's report of the recent Board of Trade Exhibition in London. "The Toyshop and Fancy Goods Journal says as follows:- A HOCKING II AC. DOLL.-A wonderfully wide and complete set of toys are manufactured by the Yale of Clwyd Toys, and every one exhibited boasted of some distinctive peculiarity. The toys were clever from beginning to end, and it is difficult to say which one pleased us most. I However, the rocking rag doll, Nain Morys and her grandson John,' was very popular with her visitors, and this is one of the most unique character toys imaginable. It has a nice, gentle swing, and represents the good lady of the house rocking little Johnnie to sleep. The faces are daintily painted by hand. The manufacture of artistic, patriotic and original Welsh toys has been the main aim, and the articles produced 'get there.' The list is a long one, and com- prises jointed wooden dolls of all descriptions, soldiers, huntsmen, scouts, Welshwomen, rabbits, dogs, horses, animals on wheels, Noah's arks, kicking donkeys, model of Mr Lloyd George's old home, sets illustrating nursery rhymes, rag dolls, stuffed birds and animals, calenday dressed jointed dolls, acrobatic toys, dolls' Perambulators, etc. It is amusing to see the kicking donkey at work, and Mr Lloyd George cutting red rape. This stand was a fair in itself.' The first disabled soldier smarted work in Tref- nant Toy Work Shops last Monday week, and is getting on very well. The industry has been approved by the Statutory Committee, so that any suitable disabled sailors or soldiers in Den- bighshire or Flintshire lequidmg work can get their maintenance grant during their training, on the recommendation of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Local Pensions Act Committee. Any disabled soldier, who is training at Tref- nant, is lodged in the house in the village, kindly provided by Major Tate. Tho lmk and daffodil badges for St David's Day were iaa unqualified success. About 5,000 were sold, and orders for as many again had to be refused' because they came too late. An order for 0,00,0 Shamrock, from Harrods, was also executed for St Patrick's Day. Large orders arc expected for the beauti- ful rose badge just designed for Queenr Alexandra Hose Day.

RUTHIN TOWN COUNICL. Monday, the Mayor (aldermaQ R H Witliam-) presiding. Present Aidermao T H Rjbertf, Connezllors T J Roberte, R J tales Jones Thomas Roberts, Rowland Jones, R T Hashea, Pryce Morrla, Edward Thorn W II Williams, R Robarts, and Joseph Roberts, with the town clerk (Mr Baldwin G riffitbf), the mediciol effherof hgsltli (D.- W F Byford), ani the sarvayor (Mr J Rtoe Jon^O SYMPATHY. TAG Council. ou the mbtloa of the Mayor passed a vote of sympathy and condolence wish Coaaciliar A Wynoa Morris oil the death of his mother. REPORT OF COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE. AS a meeting of the Couaoil in Coai- Ttittee. the 27-h March, there pressal, His Worship the Major in the chair, Alderman T J R)bart-. C,)accillors B T HQhej. R Jarn3.v J JDe, R jwJanJ H J JDB. Prio) inlorrig, Ribert Raborts, Thomas R .berts, E I warti Thomas MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Daring the pTeeeot manth. np to the 25th insb, three deaths had been registered wibhis the borough. One of the deaths oornrred in the U ion Workhouse. The 8ca at death were 82 anl 65 years. Duriog the tame period four births were register ad. Owing to an epiiemio o chicken-pox and bronchial estarchamong aoiong the infants, I recommended the closing of one of the elementary schools for a we k. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCE'S REPORT. Darirg the past month only one nui*- ance baa been reported, and this is receiving attention. The repairs to pro- perty in Llanrhydd-3treot will be gone on with as soon ii the weather settles, so as to be able to carry out the work without disturbing the tenants. BOROUGH SURVEYOR'S REPORT. 15 has been im.ossitjle to obtain a roller for the wo. k on Carwan rod, so that it will probably bs the month of May before the work li commenced. By hiring a tractor it bas been possible to deliver most of the stone on to the rojid ready for the work. Report adopted, RATE COLLECTOR'S REPORT. Total amount of rate for the year, iC1201 131 6 i aoaonnt collected to Mareh 26th. E1162 3) 13 balanoe anoolieoted, Z39 10J oi, TENDERS ACCEPTED. la response to the Town Clerk, appli. cation for tenders for printing the forth. coming llaancial year, one tender was recsivei, v!z from Mr Arthur Williams, and it waa. accepted at the prices quote i. "Oaly one tender for cutage WaI receival from Nlrj Hagho', C:eistbld.-R!)8olve:i that her tender be accepted for two years at the price quoted (Dj G I per day). One tender only, from Mr Arthur Wiliiam was received for the Corporation Advertising Baarda. A letter from Mr Williams was read, stating that the exist- iug contrace for the boards has worked out ",t a 1038 for some considerable time and a-king it the Cjuncil could see their way GJ make some concession, as the war has <naterialiy affected the output of posters.- iii was resolved that in view of the loss unstained by Mr Williams, ha be allowed ere free use of the boards for the ensuing I year. I a view of the restrictions imposed by the Ddfence of the Uslim Regulations, which prevent the chiming of Sa Peter's Caurch Ciook, i.1, was rt solved that tenders be invited for winding, cleaning, and keep- ing ia repair the Clock ia Peers' MOGu. ment until such time as the restrictions are i eaioved. TYNYMINFFORDD FARM. Applications for the tenancy of Tyny* minfijrdd Farm were reccived from the following person;:— Mr E Haghea, 123. svlrog-street, Rathin; Mr II Roberti, Tycerrig, Djrwen Mr Hugh Jones. Pengallfcegfa. Llanfwrog. Ratbin and Mr W Hugtcs, Tsnygartb, Prion, Dentil. H was lesolvel that Mr E Haghss bo appointed tenant of the farm at a rent of S28 10 j por anonm, and subjjot to the terras sod caniiiioai set oab In the particulars supplioi by the Tjwa Clerk to the applic;nt-i CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC CURRENT. LHa8 were read ffosi the Secretary of Tab iBic'e (C M ) Chapel and tbe Secretary of the Raiorm Club, Rathin, protesting against the proposed iucrsaso of charge fur electric cr.rrent atd urging the Council to withhold tudr cjnseut to the proposal. It was resolved that the letters be coo- ai efed at. the same time as tho Council will. coasicer the Electric S ipply Com- p .Dy'a appiicitlon for compensation in re osci of the restricted street lighting. COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES AND ) AG RICULTU RAL WORK, A letter from the Agricultural Cam- missknsr for Wiles wa-i read reqaesting te knHI whether there are any men employed by the Cjancil who have in the past had experieico In agricalcure and whethar in the event of the Counoil being willing to allow thorn, they would be prepared to offar tteir fienlcea as plocgbmen &a., for the next five or six weeki. It was resolved that tbo Borough Surveyor be instructed to immediately qenci in the names of the threa most capable ploughmen in the Cauacil'* service and t11t they be rcleaied as soon as they are required. ESTIMATES FOR RATES. The report was presented at the Council in Committee, March 285h, present:—His Worship Tb=» Mayor in sue chair, Alder- man Tooiai II Robsrts, Councillors R James Joaes, Rowland H Joaea, P Morrisf R Roberta. The Town Clerk eubmitted draft estimates for a Bjrongh Rate and Ganeral District Rate for the forthcoming fiamciai year, copies cf whiah hai been circulated amongst the members of the Council. Aiter the m3a>ber<t present bad gone I carefully through the figures it was iesolvel that the Cjoncil be recommended — n "ii ■ *m* to issue precepts to the 0 foreen for a sum of P.200 for the B)roogh Rate, and that a General District Rate of 2131 in the It be levied for the year. Aldermin T J- Roberts moved the adoption of the report, and congratulated the borough on Its financial position. The motion was then carried and the report adopted.