Denbighshire Free Press

CHURCH SOLDIERS TREAT. All Church ex-soldiers and those still serving who happen to b° at home will be entertained to dinner at the Church Institute on October 7th, followed by a dance to which each man can invite one lady, Names should be sent in to Mr W M Pierce, Glyngarth, For particulars see advertisement on page 2,

MARRIAGE HARNAMAN—BENION. A. very pretty but quleti wedding was solemnized at 8b Mary's Jhurcb, Denbigh, on 1 hursday, when the contracting parties were Mr Robert Ivor, third Bon of the late Mr Joseph EarnAman and Mrs Harnsmao, 17, Chapel dreet, Denbigh, and Nancy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Benion, Love'y Junp, Warrington. The bride was mareiod in ber travelling coetdme the ceremeny being performed by the Rector (Canon T Redfern, M.A.). Miss Bertha Harnaman (sietar of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaid, whilst Mr D H Davies was best men. The bridegroom is eerving in the Royal Army Medical Corps at Warrington, where he t it joys cooeideiabla popularity, wh'lst the brido Wf s until her resignation the manageress of the di apery department at the Co operative Stores at the fame place. The happy coaple have teen the recipients of a large number of presents, which included a beautiful overmantel end clock from the employees at the Oc- rporative Stores.

Denbigh Sheep Dog Trials and Sports. Through the public spirited efforts of a number of local agriculturists and other gentlemen resident in the town and neighbourhood there has been hurriedly organised and excellently arrange 1 and carried out an interesting sheep dog trials with which was combined sports includ- ing horse races and trotting matches, 0 11 flat races, &c., which took place yesterday, (Thursday) in Myddleton Park, Denbigh. 0 For the sheep dog trials there were two classes, Clwyd stakes open, in which prize of tO, it4, L2 and zCl were offered, with a special prize of £ 1 by Brigadier General "Ward for the best command over dog or dogs. Denbigh Stalies open to North Wales Counties, dogs which had pre- viously won a first or second prize in- eligible prizes offered of £ 4, C3, C2, and £1, and a special prize of 10s 6d by Mr Metellus Jones, N.P. Bank, for the best command over dog or dogs. The horse races and trotting matches were all open, good money prizes being offered in all five events. The secretaries were Mr R Plqb, Caeaugwynion, and Mr Chambers Jones (Messrs Clough & Co.) and they carried o it their work excellently and succeeded in obtaining a large number of entries and their valuable help did much to make the event a thorough success, in fact the entries and the quality of the dogs com- peting and the horses running wero a record for any kind in this or any adjoin- ing district. The day was beautifully fine and drew a very large attendance. The lady president was Miss Davies, Plas Castell and the president, Mr J F Burton, J.P., Gwaynynog. A lar.e num- ber of 'ocal gentlemen, principally agri- culturists, acted as vice-presidents and subscribed to the funds. The Judges were :— Shepp Dog T,ials--Meser,3 Evan Williams, Cupjl Ci rig, and W G Robetts, Llanfuirfechan. Referees Messrs William Joce3, Plas Uchaf, and R Morris, Ty Mawr. Races and Trotting—Mr J M Salt, I'las Llan- I ycban Col E W Griffith, D S.O., and Mr J F Burton, Gwaenynog Atheletic Sports—Brigadier-General Ward, Col E J Swayne and Capt Gronwy Griffith The Starters were :— Sheep Dog Trials-Messrs T W Robsrts, LleweDy, and Robert Roberts, Ty Du. Races and Trotting—Mr T II Roberts, Hendre Atheletic Sports-Dr F G Jones. Other Officials were Time-keepers—Messrs J P Joyce and Harold Jones. Cbairtran Mr J N Davies, Geioas House. Vice-chairrnan-.Ilr R H Bowdage, Superinten(lents-Messrs R Bibby, Cefn Main, and B Armstrong, Llwyn ytra:1. H)n treasurer, Mr Metellui Jones, National Provincial and Union Bank. For the Denbigh Stakes of the dog trials there were 30 entries, and for the Clwyd Stakes 38 entries. The results were as follows :— SHEEP DOG TRIALS. Denbigh Stakes- 1 Hugh Pritchard, NantBich, Hanaelhaiarn, Chwilog, and best command 2 J D Evans, Llansilin 3 A Jones Ty Ntwydd, Trqgeirog, Glyn, Denbigh 4 John Jones, Hafodtv Bith, Tiawafynydd Clwyd Stakes- 1 John Jones, Ilafodty Bach, Tiawsfynydd. and best command 2 D Roberts, Tyddyn Daeb, Festiniog a Itob,rtWilliam3, Bodwyn Ucbaf, L'anfair T.H 4 Hu^h Pricbard, Nant Bach, Llanaelhaiarn, Chwi og 0 SPORTS. Races for horses—any height.— 1Jrmls Pilling, Liverpool Stores 2 V.ctor Roberts, Kilford, Donbigh Race —not over 11 hands.— I Ellis W lliams, Llwyn, Llanrbaiadr 2 Miss M Roberts, Kilford, Denbigh Races for horses with lady riders.- 1 Miss Mamie Roberts, Kilford, Denbigh 2 Miss Owen. Castle Hotel, Ruthin Trotting match for horses, any height- I G Jones, Eglwyswen, Denbigh 2 J R Mathews, Tyddyn Uchaf, Gwernaffield, Mold Trotting match for horses under 14 hands.— 1 John Davies, Pen Aled, Llausannan 2 Denson, Dyserth 100 yards foot race.— 1 Sergt B Lloyd, Ruthia 2 Fred Roberts, Pentre, Llanbedr 3 Gwilycn Thomas, Blue Hand, Trefnant Foot race—440 yards.- IF Roberts, Penlre, Llanbedr Equal 2 T Hughes, F/orddddwr, Llandyrnog, and B Evans, Llangynbafal Foot race—1 mile.- 1 lil M Jones, R A S.C., Edinburgh 2 W Henry Rowlands, Coed Accas 3 Idwal JoncBjLoYe Lane House, Denbigh

DEATH OF I MR. W. R. ROBINSON. The sad news has been received from America of the death of illr William 11 Robinson who prior to goinj: out to the United States several years ago re ided at Tywysog Farm He was the son of tbe late Mr and Mrs Robinson, who formerly resided at Coed Accas Farm. Mr Robinson was well-known and very highly esteemed in this district. He was a splendid up-to-date agricul- turist and his removal was a distinct loss to agriculture hereabouts. He married the elder daughte- of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Joyce, jewellers, Vale-street, Denbigh. He has been very ill for a considerable period, but the end came suddenly on September 5th, at Saratoga. He leaves his wife, two sons and four daughters (three of whom are married) to mourn the loss of a most affectionate husband and father

DENBIGH COUNTY SCHOOL. I In the list of competitors for the exhibitions [offered to County Schools' pupils by the Denbigh- shire Education Authority the name of Ifor Ceredig Jones of the Denbigh School stands first He gained 3246 marks out of a possible total of 4000. The value of the exhibition awarded him is E25 a year renewal for three years, and, con ditionally, for a fourth year I C Jones gained also the Second Open Science Exhibition of £ lo a year for three years at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he intends to pursue a course of studies in science. The same pupil was last week mentioned in the Free Press as having gained a Higher Certificate of the Central Welsh Board with distinction in the four subjects in which he was examined, I C Jones is the son of Rev J D Jones, of Gellifor, Ruthin.

WINTER MILK PRICE, A joinb meeting of the Food Control Com. mittee and Milk Dealers was held lasts Tues- day evening, Mr Barker, chairman of the Fooj Control Committee presided. A letter was read from t'ha Divisional Com- missioner giving the rnuimnm prices as fixed by the .Ministry of Food, and the letter ex plained that these prices ware cot intended to apply to places other than London and large Industrial arOiP, and that) it had been leit to the Local Food Committees to arrange a retail price for their area in agreement) with the Milk Dealers. A joint conierence of Food Con trol Commtttees held some time ago at Rhyl decided that 6d per gal 'on was a fair margin to be added to the Producers' price as to arrive at the retail prioe of the Consumer. The Dealers asked in view of the incea e in wages and oosb of feeding eDuffs that th-3 price be 103 per quart from October to April. The Focd Committee said they cou!d not egree and offered 8d per quart for October and April; and 9d for the ir.tervening months. On the Dealers pointing out that these pt6vto the cows did not) go out to grasB till May, the Committee amended their off or so as tha price for April would also be 9d instead of 8d. The Dealers re ired to recon, ider the matter, and on return ing stated thmt they must asked ihat the price be 9d per qiart from let October ti April 30th, to which price the OommUta afber a lengthy argument were reluctantly compelled to agree. This will in due course be sent bo the Ministry of Food for confirmation.

RUTHIN DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. The 24th annual meeting of the Ruthin Nursing Association was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, on Mon- day, the Mayor (Councillor IV Godfrey Lecomber) presiding. The attendance included Mr G H Denton (vice-president), and Mrs Denton Mrs Springman (vice- president), the Mayoress (Mrs Lecomben, Mrs Alston lones, Mrs T H Roberts, Mrs E Tegid Owen, Mrs James Jones, the Rev and Mrs Er: est Jones, the Warden and Mrs -Davies, Mrs J Jenkins, Mrs Thomas, Miss Mary Jones, Mrs E G Jones, Miss Davies Jones, Mrs R H Williams, Mrs Thomas with Mrs T J Rouw and Miss Edwards, Church Gates, the hon secretaries; and the nurses, Miss I Roberts and Miss Williams. The Mayor expressed regret at the absence of the President of the Associa- tion, Mrs W Corn wallis West, who had done so much in the past to create an in- teoest in its work. The Association was formed 24 years ago, and one lady present that day had been actively connected with it from its inception—Miss Edwards, one of the hon secretaries (applause). The report and balance sheet to be submitted I to that meeting showed the progress made, but whatever success had been achieved in the past, should be excelled [ in the future. The Association, like the [beneficent Old Age Pensions Act, had! a good deal to destroy pauperism, or, at j least, to wipe away its taint in many, directions (hear, hear). The work oc the Association was continually on the in- crease. School visiting was now part of the work, and school clinics would have to be thought about. Personally be was a great believer in clinics in schools, and whatever were done in regard to the teeth 0 of young children wouli be amply repaid in later days (hear, hear). The local branch of the Red Cross Society hal ct le a good deal of excellent work in c in- nection with nursing, and possibly the District Nursing Association woul t have sot-nething to do with cases of demobilised soldiers treated at the Red Cross Hospital, but still requiring attention owing to shell-shock and other ailments. The question of the future use of Ruthin Union Infirmary was one of urgent im. | portand;. Everyone must agree that some use ought to be made of it (hear, bear). Although originally provided in connection with Poor Law work, all effort should be made to obtain it for really live nursing work—if not the whole, then a portion of it (applause). A few days ago, a man suffered from scarlet fever, and, in order to isolate him from his four children, he had to be removed to the Union Workhouse. That was hardly fair when they had, at their doors, a hospital in excellent order, but never used. Undoubtedly, the building should be properly equipped and placed at the service of the community (hear, hear). Whatever he could do personally would be dene to effect that object. He was sorry to inform the meeting that Miss Edwards hal informed Mr Denton and himself that morning of her desire to resign as one of the hon secretaries, but had very kindly agreed to continue until March next (applause). A great deal of the success achieved was the result of the very hard work on the part of Miss Edwards and Mrs Rouw (hear, hear). Mr Denton then read the annual report, which showed that both the general and the maternity work had been carried out by the nurses to the satisfaction of the Committee and the Inspectors. The nurses' duties had increased during the last year or two under the Notification of Births Act, and they also undertook the duties of school visitors. In the future their sphere of influence might be ex- tended. Owing to the great difficulty of getting rooms for the two nurses, the Committee decided to take a small house, which had been furnished through the kindness of ladies in the neighbourhood and by a grant from the Association hear, hear). This had answered very well. The Committee wished specially to thank Mr Williams for his gratuitous services in conveying and putting up the furniture in the house, and were grateful to those who undertook the house-to- house collection, and to these who helped in the very successful rummage sale- Messrs Rice Jones and W Roberts. Nurse Roberts (Queen's Nurse) had succeeded Nurse Jones, who left to join her husband on demobilisation. The furnishing of the house already referred to had been done as follows :—Mrs Springman (from the hospital', beds, bed linen, blankets, towels, table linen, dinner and tea ser- vices, large cupboard, locker and chair; Mrs Stanley Weyman, bedroom suite; Mrs Tate, chest of drawers, two carpets, rocking chair and other articles Mrs Pinsent, easy chair and couch. About X5 was also spent by the Association in buying kitchen and ccoking utensils, &c. Nurse Williams was now assisting Nurse Roberta, having come at a moment's j notice, aucl woul i stay, until Nurse I Davies came back. The report stated further that 11 surrounding parishes had been visited by the nurses; that 8704 r visits had been paid, 108 cases attended to, and 11 operations. A letter was read from Miss A C Lowe, secretary of the Queen Victoria's Jubilee Instite for Nurses, stating "that the work seen at Ruthin, on inspection, was nicely done, and in a kind and sympathetic manner. The equipment was in good order." Mr Deuton said that the Association was always anxious to mako the nurses as indispensable as possible. Financially, the Association was in a satisfactory posi- tion, but it should always be borne in mind that the expenses were going up enormously, and the balance in hand would be very soon required. Since Miss Edwards and himself had been connected with the Association-and that was from the very commencement, they had on many occasions gone in fear and trembling that the revenue would not balance the expenditure. They pulled through, how- ever (hear, hear). The Association felt extremely grateful to Mrs Springman for a contribution from the balance left by the Red Cross Society, and this would go towards next year's account. He ex- pressed his pleasure that Miss Edwards bad consented to go on with her duties for another period (applause). She had been its bakbcne, as it were, for a very long time, although others had done very much indeed. Whilst Miss Edwards and Mrs Rouw continued as hon secretaries, the Association was in excellent hands fhear, hear). In conclusion, the speaker said he also had thought of retiring on account of inability to attend meetings, but he took tremendous interest in the woik, and would go on if they excused his attendance at meetings (applause'. The statement of accounts for the year ending March 25th last shewed that the receipts had been tlO,5 6s Od, including £ 198 17s 8d balance at the beginning of the year. The subscriptions and house collections were JEGl 18s 5d, and £ 48 fees for nurse's services. The L.G.B. grant was £ 14 7s Gd. Grants from County for services to schools. &c.. £ 8 13s Od from Ruthin Guardians, £ 10; and Ruthin! j Charities, £ 2 9s 10 J. The rummage sale pro.iuced £;ja 15s 7d. The payments include i nurse's services, t107 15s 8d board and laundry, e40 17s Od rent, £ 20 uniform, Rll 12s Od drugs. £5 15s Od, and various sundry items; there,, being after meeting all expenses a balance j in hand of zC203 Is 8d tG begin the 1919 financial year from March 25th. I The Rev the Warden moved the adoption of the report, and stated that no work done in Ruthin deserved more support than the Nursing Association. This he knew from experience In regard to the hospital, he thoroughly agreed with the Mayor. Whilst there was an excellent institution close at band, sick and injured people from Ruthin had to be sent to Denbigh and Liverpool for treatment at great expense This should certainly not be allowed to continue. He was very glad to see Mr Denton among them that day, and hope his health would enable him to continue his work on behalf of the Associa- tion (hear, hear). Mrs Springman, in seconding, also expressed pleasure at seeing Mr Denton present that day after his serious illness As to the hospital, the Mayor and the Warden could not speak more sirongly than she felt on the subject. It was a very great pity that such a bulging should re- main unused and such opportunities missed (hear, hear). The Red Cross Society left it fully equipped for 45 be is, and even now the place could be got ready in three or four days. Should that come to pass, a great of suffering would be avoided. With her Voluntary Aid Detachment she could get the hospital ready in two days, and she sincerely hoped that the Mayor would take the matter in hand and press it forward as much as possible (hear, hear) Ruthin could easily be made a clinic centre with the aid of the hospital. The report was then adopted. The Rev Ernest Jones moved the re-election of the oflicers, with the Mayoresi added to the executive committee. He also spjke of the in. calculable services of the nuises and ihe work done by the Association for the welfare of the public. He hoped that the Committee would take the question of the hospital into cODsidera- t'on and suggest some tangiole scheme with the view to its adoption. Mrs Thomas seconded the motion, which wn,, carried unanimously Mr Denton proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, and referred to the great interest he took in everything connected with Ruthin. The Association was also grateful to Mrs Springman, Mrs Tate, ani other ladies for their constant support. Reference had already been made to Miss Edwards, and he desired also to mention the painstaking work done by Mrs Rouw, who was always anxious to do all she could for the benefit of the Association (hear, hear). Mrs Denton seconded the motion and it was carried. The Mayer briefly responded, and the meeting concluded Apologies for absence were received from Mrs I William Jones, Glasfryn Mrs Crace Calvert, Mrs J C Davies, Mr and Mrs Stanley Wcyman. Mr Denton expressed regi'et also a!) the unavoid- I able absence of Mrs Tate.

DEATH OF MR. RAMSEY MOSTYN. The death occurred on Saturday of Mr Ramsey Mostyn, eon of Mr and Mrs Join Bolton Mostyn, Prior street, after a severe illness ex- tending over some weeks Hzi had served In I France during the war in a Machine Gun Corp., and was demobilised this year. Much sympatny is felt with his parents in their sorrow. His father had also served with the army in France throughout the war. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment being in St Peter's Church cemetery. The Rev the Warden officiated. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Mostyn tfather and mother), Agnes and Annie Mostyn (eisters), Mr J Hayward (uncle) Mr John Mostyn, Church Walki (grandfather); I Mrs Hayward, Mold (grandmother;; Mr John Hughes, Park road (uncle); Mr Edwin Mostyn, Denbigh (uncle) Mr Ronnie Mostyn, Park road | (undo, Mrs Lewis, Mold (aunt) Master Ted S Mostyn, Denbigh; Misses Myfanwy and Edith Mary Hughes, Park road. The following friends of the deceased acted as bearers :—Messrs Albert Goodwin, Elias Roberts, Bob Lewis, and Gwilym Morris (discharged soldiers), Herbert Nath, Humphrey Morris, Ellis James and Robert W Williams (representatives of the Workers' Union). A large number of beautiful wreaths- covered the collin from-In loving memory of our dear son, Ramsey, from Father, Mother, Brother and Sisters. In loving memory from Taid. Others sent in loving memory and sym- pathetic regard were from Rhoda Parry, Hi da Parry, Trevor Williams, Clwyd street Mrs Goodman Humphreys, Prior street; George Ellis, Llanfwrog; Mr and Mrs Humphreys, G2, RI102 street; Councillor R Roberts, Well street; Mr and Mrs J Thomas, the Club J Gwendoline Palmer; Mr and Mrs E Roberts, G Rowlands Sarah Ellen Roberts and George in Ireland Mr and Mrs George Roberts, Prior street John, Rona, and Gwen, Uncle, Aunt and Cousins, Plas j Heaton Lodge Mrs Thomas, Prior street: Mr and Mrs Ernest Hughes, Prior street; Mrs J Roberts 80, Mwrog street; his affectionate Grandmother and Aunty Patty, Mold the Mayor and Mayoress of Ruthin with deepest sympathy from all his friends, affectionate remembrance from Bob and Rich Mrs D Jones, Wernfechan. Mr and Mrs Mostyn and family desire to express their most grateful thanka for the kind- ness and sympathy extended to them. in their bereavement,

The Late Lieutenant G. V. Naylor-Leyfand. We have obtained the following further tributes to this gallant young officer since the issue of last week's edition. His Colonel (Lord Crichton) wrote a long letter to the family in praise and eorrow, in which he described him as his best subaltern. The General commanding the Household Cavalry also wrote of their grief and loss, as Lieut Naylor- The General commanding the Household Cavalry also wrote of their grief and loss, as Lieut Naylor- Leyland was the bravest of the brave and absolutely dependable in stress and danger they felt his loss acutely. Many members of the Royal Family'called personally upon Lady Naylor-Leyland to express their sympathy with her in the loss of her gallant young son. A touching incident was when one of the troopers of Lieut Naylor- Leyland's troop, when lying danger- ously wounded in Hospital, asked Lady Naylor-Leyland to come and see him so that he could tell her how devoted they all were to him and of his thoughtful kindness of his remarkable courage and bravery and how they would have followed him anywhere. MEMORIAL SERVICE. A special service was held at Llanelidan church on Sunday last, the anniversary of Lieut. G Naylor- Leyland's death. This is the first anniversary of his death that the family have spent at Nantclwyd Hall. The altar and chancel were beautifully decor- ated with white flowers and a magnificent cross placed beneath the memorial. The special hymns elected were Let Saints on earth in concert sin3." Hark, hark my soul," and Lead, kindly Light." The rector (the Rev John Morris, M.A.) preached from the text, St Luke 24 8. They remembered His words." He referred to the occasion when the words were lirst used. It was at the empty grave of our Lord that the women remembered His words. That was the experience of many of us. Alluding to the deceased officer he said We, who had the privilege of knowing the young officer, the ¡jh anniversary of whose fall we celebrate to day, remember his words. Those who were near and de ir to him will always re- member his words with affection as a most saored possession. I well remember bis words wuen wnh the dear vision of a seer—I had almost said—an inspired seer—he spo'ie of ihe war that WAS bound to break out on the continent of Eirope in which this country would be invo vei I could see nothing myself at the time to disturb my peace of mind-I may have had my doubts after listening to him marshalling with the skill of an experienced counsel, the facts on which he lased his opinion. Still I thought the events of he morrow would be much as those of to-day, f n l the happenings of each day would succeed one another with the same monotonous and un- varying regularity as that to which I had grown eaustomed to witnessing for so many years, and that nothing would be allowed to break the peace of the world in the manner he described and that common sense would surely prevail in the end, if nothing else would But he with all the vigour and ardour of youth assured us who were listen- ing to him at the time that we should have a rude awakening some day and sooner than we thought to the true state of affairs. Well, what did he do, speaking as he was with the authority of almost a prophet ? What does one do in view of tho gathering clouds, the lowering sky and the sun signs of an approaching storm ? The cautious and the pruJent naturally seek shelter from the coming tempest in a place of safety away from all harm whatever its effects may b3 on those it may overtake. But the young officer whom we now mourn did not act in that manner. When he saw the clouds of war just above the horizon he might have sought shelter in a foreigh country, in a city of refuge,' a the ancients of old time did when in danger, where he would be out of the reach and peril of war, as some of his fellow-countrymen, no doubt did But he did not belong to them. His views principles, motives, associations, object of life, were not those of such like people. He therefore stood the :-torm he awaited it like a sentinel at his post, he equipped himself with all possible speed and with a giant's at ides he marched on- ward, placing himself under training in order to resist the mighty force, which threatened to engulf the world as surely as an avalanche broken away from its fastenings would sweep in its course the mountaineer over the precipcies to his doom. He knew, that "whosoever will save his life shall lose it and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it." He has found it in con- tnouting to the preservation of countless lives throughout the world And his name today is inscribed among the great of the land on the Roll of Honour, which will remain among the priceless treasures of the country to be remem- bered through all generations No one will think lightly of the wish to be remembered. Nobody want3 to be forgotten. Remember me is an old plea —a heart plea rather than a heal plea. We can bear anything when we know that we are being remembered in affec- t:o i, or solicitude or prayer, or all three. Will uy countrymen remember me," whispered Presi- dent Garfield just before he died. So speaks the I heut instinctively and constantly. To remem ber means literally, to member again-" It means "count me in with your circle." It mean., Answer with my nama when I am not present, or, cannot speak for myself It means "keep my face in the album of your heart." Member me again. This surely we shall do we shall renumber with gratitude in our prayers him the anniversary of whose fall we celebrate to day. We shall remember his noble deeds and the beautiful example he has left bahind for us, who worship in this church. His memory as well as the memory of all those brave boys who fell after him and in the same cause as he fell, will be always enshrined in the heart of the country. May we therefore with the same childlike and simple faith, and with the same persistency, as the little maid of eight years o'.d, in Wordworth's poom, who, having lost in deith her six little brothers and sisters, would still have her will that they were hers, count out beloved ones as members of our family although gone to their o reward before us.

RUTHTOWN COUNCIL, Wednesday evening.—Present: The Mayor (Councillor W G Lecomber) presided, Aldermen T H Roberts and R H Williams, Councillors Rowland Jones, Edward Thomas, R James Jones, Robert Roberts, J Jenkins, Joseph Roberts, a.nd Oswald Thomas with the town clerk, Mr Baldwin Griffith medical officer, Dr Byford borough surveyor, Mr J Rice Jones and the retiring rate collector. THE SEWAGE FARM. The Town Clerk read a letter he wrote to Messrs Frank Knight and Rutley. auctioneers, of a fresh offer on behalf of the Council for the sewage farm. In reply they stated that the ar- guments of the Council scarcely carried weight. Mr Rowland Jones (after discussion) moved that power to act be given to the Council to deal with the matter in committee, and that a meet- ing be held next week in order to go further in the matter. This was agreed to, THE ASSEMBLY ROOM CINEMA. The Town Clerk said he had obtained a licenco for the use of the Assembly Room as a Cinema. The Council had already accepted the tender of Messrs Bullen and Broome, of Denbigh, to dis- play pictures three nights a week at 5s per night, and a payment for the use of the piano. This would mean a gooi income for the Council. WATER SUPPLY. Mr R H Williams, on the water supply, said that something should be done to avoid another such experience as the borough had gone through during the past few weeks The Mayor said that if any effort was to be made for improvement. it should be done now by approaching the Birkenhead Corporation. The Town Clerk said that many points hinged upon this question, and had yet to be considered. For instance, whether the Birkenhead water should be tapped at the Llanfwrog end of the town, or that the present source of supply-the Water Company's reservoir-should be aug- mented by means of the Birkenhead water. The Mayor felt that now was the "ime to move. Although he WM a director of the Water Com- pany, he cared nothing about that when the interest of the residents generally had to be considered. Mr Rowland Jones said the Water Company, by Act of Parliament, had the sole right to supply the town with water, and that might present a difficulty. The Mayor: Whether they have the right or not does not enter into this matter. If the water supply has been deficient, then it should be supplemented from another source. Let the Water Company look after themselves, and we will do the same. Mr Rowland Jones We might make a afalse step, not from the Water Company's point of view, but from our own If the Water Company don't object, I certainly don't. The matter was left in the hands of the Town Clerk to correspond with the parties interested. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Mr R H Williams raised the question of the provision of an isolation hospital, and said th<- Coucil, possibly in conjunction with the Rural District Council, should move with every possible speed in the matter. The Mayor said he felt very strongly on this matter, and he had already expressed himself upon it at the meeting of the Nursing Association on Monday. To have a beautiful hospital and prevent the public having its use, was red-tape personified. It was agreed to communicate with the District Council as stated in the report. PROFITEERING. It was decided to appoint a Committee under the Act consisting the Mayor, Councillors Row- land H Jones, Arthur Wynne Morris, Edward Thomas and Oswald Thomas, with Mrs Jenkins, Hendre Mrs R H Williams, Clwyd-street, with, three to be nominated by the Food Control Committee AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. Councillor Oswald Thomas had given notice of motion as follows:—That a communication be sent to the Ministry of Health informing them I' that we, as a Council are desirous of having our accounts audited by the official auditors of the Ministry, and enquiring what is necessary to be done to obtain an authority for the purpose, and what would be the probable expense to the Borough. Mr Thomas in proposing this dealt with the whole question in a very full and able speech. He showed that his proposed system would be, more advandagous and economical, and said at present the accounts are audited twice a year, and eaeh au *itor is paid £ 2 '23 for each audit, miking a total of £ 8 83. But when there is au election, and there was one in March last, there is an additional expenditure of about X- I I to be addec1 to the cost of the audit, making a total of 920 for that year, that is, a fd rate. The coat of a Government audit is fixed by the total ex- penditure of the Council for the year, and accord- ing to their present rate of expenditure, it would amount to £.5, and would remain at this figure, according to the present schedule of stamp duties. The proposed system would therefore cost much less than now paid in auditors fees, and would be about a fourth of what the Coun- cil have to pay in a year when an election of auditors is held. The motion was seconded by Aldeiraaa T H Roberts and carried unanimously. WEDDING. On Friday morning a pretty wedding was solemnized at Pendref Chapel, the bridegroom being Mr A J Fraser. eldest son of Mr Fraser ex-provost of Motherwell, Scotland, and the bride Miss Mattie Owen, of Greenwioh House elder daughter of Mrs Miils, recently of the Corporation Arms. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Robert Roberts (recently of the Hand Brewery), was prettily attired in a fawn costume with hat to match. The brides- maid was Miss Lizzie Owen (sister), who wore a navy costume with hat to match; and the bes: man Mr R Forrest Morris. The officiating minister was the Rev Eiward Thomas, and Miss Gladwyn Roberts presided at the orgaii The chapel was tastefully decorated for the < occasion. The happy couple afterwards motored to Chester, where a reception was held in the Westminster Hotel. The bride's going away costume was a navy coat, seal furs and fawn velour hat. The honeymoon is being spent in Barmouth, The presents were numerous and cost y. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY. ANNUAL COLLECTIONS, 1919. £ s. a. Amount previously acknowledged 32 10 9 ST ASAPH AND DISTRICT, per Mr J Wynne Davies (as previously reported) .35 1 1 LLANDYRNOG & LLANGWYFAN, per Mrs Rigby. Collected by the Misses Cameron and Olive Morris I 3 11 LLANSANNAN, per Mrs Ellis, Rectory. Collected by Mrs Jones, Red Lion Mrs Roberts, Ty Iorwerth Mrs Jones, Post Office; Mra Roberts, Saracen s Head and Mrs J T Jones, Top Shop 0 19 3 BODFARI, per Mrs Harris Williams. Collected by the Misses Veronica Harris Williams. Maggie Williams, and Lizzie Jones 2 12 8 LLANRHAIADR, per Rev James Davies. Collected by the Misses Winifred Searell, Gwendolen Hughes, and Edith Watson 4 17 li KANTGLYN Collected by Mrs Wynne Edwards, Mrs Owen, Mr Scott and the Rector 5 8 1 LLANGYNHAFAL & LLANYCHAN per Mrs Bromhead assisted by Mrs Bleackley, Mrs Salt, Miss E Barnctt, Mrs D Smith, Mrs and Master Roberts, Golden Lion 6 18 7 CAERWYS, per Mrs Sinnett Jones. Collected by the Misses Eva Saunders, Lucy Jones, Esther Jones, Millie Tyrer and Jennie Jones 4 17 11 RHUDDLAN, per Miss J W Jones, assisted by the Misses Evans, B Jones, E E Roberts, and F Roberts 6 11 2j RUTHIN, per Mr W G Lecomber. Collected by Mrs Fox, the Misses Marjorie Haram, Doris Hitchin, Aldrioh and Bryan 4 11 ij TREFNANT, per Miss Margaret Campbell, assisted by Miss Edwards, Hotel 2 13 5 .10H 5 6* TREFNANT. THE LATE MRS EDWARD WILLIAMS. The funeral took place on Tuesday the 16th inst., of Mrs Williams, the beloved wife of Mr Edward Wiiliams, Pen Ucha r Green Farm, whose death was recorded in our previous issue. Mrs Williams was an excellent wiie and mother, and her deoiise removes one most highly esteemed in the locality. This was shown by the very large and representative gathering at the funeral. The Rev 0 R Owen, pastor of the Calvinistic Methodist Church at Trefnant, of which deceased was a faithful member, officiated at the house and the rector (Rev W T Williams) in church and at the grave. Beautiful floral tributes covered the coffin. The principal mourners were .—Mr Edward Williams thusband) Mr John Williams (son) and Miss Margaret Williams (daughter) Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberts, Perthewig Mr and Mrs Harry Roberts, Bryntirion Denbigh, and Mr and Mrs Roberts, Bachygraig (brothers and sisters- in law) Mr Peter Williams, Caergroes, Llan- sannan, and Mr John Williams, Cilcen (brothers-in-law), together with many other relatives. Mr Williams and family have received a large number of sympathetic messages in their bereave- ment for which they feel deeply grateful.

DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL Last night (Thursday)! present Tha Mayor (Councillor H Dryhurab Raberfes), Aldermen D H Hugbe;, J Morris Davies, S Lunt Griffiths, and C Custom, Councillors W 0 Jones, Llewelyn Jones Gronwy Griffith, and J E iia Jones, the Town Olerk and th, other offioiair, including Mr Morris cbe new sanitary inspector, ti whom the Mayo? offered a hearty welcome on the bahslf of the Council, HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH Dr Lloyd Haghes (for Dr Lloyd, who is on holiday) reported tht the death rate eari extremely low only 2 deaths in the month. There had been six births. Some scarlet (ever oises were nofiiflai. The milk had been investigated and was found correct and tha citease was believed to nve been brought into the borough from h district. LIGHTING THE BOROUGH, Tha highway oommittse recommended bhae the Surveyor'* aag^eucion t:) liglic 70 lamp" tor the oomiog winter be adopted, "rid the estimated ooac was 1286 odd. Ttka ans,o:t commi,tae vrare asked tj provide iC300 for thi purpose. This that di 1 at a anbrieqnsat meetiag. HOUSING SCHiSvILj. The CounoU in general purpoxe-i com- mittee reportad that Mr James Hughes, architeo,, of the houeicg soboaa, bad taboiifcted his proposed la; out p » i (vnich Ie meet to m&ke the very best nse of the land and houses needed), ani is had baan referred to tie hoaslng oommitcae for oanside?atioa &iid report. They h.iO. raeoivau th,t negotiation! bs opeced with the Eoole^ia tieil CaM- inissionari for the purchase of the fi)1 i a'-joi&ing the one purca^snd by tha U ancii for housing purpose?, witi a view so converting 111 into KlloSments. Oa the housing question tha Housing Committee re.ported upon a meeting at which Mr Haghea' lay 011 ploin hai baaa considered-, when tha Commiotee ra olved to instruct Mr Hashes t j pre^ars a plan using the existing front for ait nnuy bouses as po gible not exceeding 35 audi chat all the houses b3era3fcsUaab rnative olocks of 2 and 4, Thit M, v J F Bjroon oe askei whoihe the Coaaail o o oasaia stone in canne tion WlDtl cnii saaenafor building an.1 road making from ta. Mount quarry, Tile Council adopted the raport after nearing an objection from Mr J Elli t Jona3 against doing swiy with ttis tbree block haute 1. INCREASE OF SALARIES. The general purposes coaaimtsaa (II menbers of the Council being p.-o-ent) had received app icatiiona frooa tiae birouga mrveyor for an increase ot saUry "11.1 8tllj Lorn the boroagh MOOQnno an-A rata collector and alter fall discussion io "'In resolved that tho salary of the borougb surveyor be increased by .in5, to 2185; aael m6 the aoooaatauft's saiarj ba icoreaaad E40 flo 650. ml as I" e colles^r froca 470 to 466 all ems to take eStofa team iifji.auuer iafi. l'ae nttary of 8Qe Are brigade aeoresary was on appiicition increased to Cl 4J per Ann;) m. ALLO FNIEN PS. That applications to ullofctnaaos ba advertised for enrougn tn-j 10elit -.SPSCS, sati that an aiiutment lommlctsa be oraasd, iaeludifl^ ttig At Jer nea J •iorris Davies ani H D Hagh3, Oiat- sl lara Llewelyn Jonrj. and R H J Bjwdage. ,SlOrtAGfi OF WIXrSR GOAL, Tho general purposes Goaiimctea reported chat a letter was read from the Fuel 0 ver. sosr stating that tha fuel am lighotag ojcmnlctea hai held three meetings re 'aserre a took of 001, and bad decided to 'e(st the matter Osck to th3 general purposes oomaalctea. The Fuel O'erseer .:ao read a letter ttoja the Bjard of Trade < atiog that they wera noo prepared to tesr any ex, en liture as stsood in previous jiroulara leaned by theoa. It was resolved that the fael aad lighting joamittee ba authorized to take steps to < ours a reserve of coal and have powor to aot, EARNING TO LOCAL PROFITEERS. Tee Council in general parpoass con- ail tee (13 members pra«eat) reported that cbe Town Clerk read two ciroulars from the President of the Board of Trade tor war > ing » copy of the Prctitesring Ace, 1919, aad of me regulations for guidance ani alistszlo3 jf local committees, ftllJ suggesting that a ooal cootmittee be appointed to administer the Act. It was resolved that a coa-oictas of 12 h, appointed consisting oi Alderxaa til D dugbes, Oonncii-ors Liewillyn Joaea and GroDw, R Griffith, Messrs Sidney vVatk ns, Josepa kiagadi, J 0 Tboau1, W Rowlands, Mrs A 0 Evans (Wbiceball), ani Mrs D H Dsvies (Berwynfa;, together who obree oeller members to be elected by the Locil Fool Control Cimmittea in accord- i ce with the regulations. The Town Oiark reported that Messr Wa kins and Rogwiandt. wrote unable t act, when Messrs J Lloyd Williams and RI ù jouoo Htn. nauea inttteud, The Food Control nominated Messrs W Batker, ttoDerC Owen and Henry Joirev HENLLAN WATER SUPPLY. The Gea&ral Parposea Oommltsee. who tad had this matter under discussion all ;heir last meeting, reported as follows < Che Town Clerk reported the coininunics. sions he had had with the S; Asaph I Denbigh) R.D.C. with respect to this natter. It was resolved that ths Sa Atapll Denbigh) R.D.C. be iatorjiad ti-it oat, Jounoil propose going on with their own totleme unless the St Asaph Council coma to an immediate decision with regtrd to she joint schema. That a letter be written so the Small Hoidiaga Committee c* the Denbighshire County Council as to she supply for the small holdings on Lodge Farm, and enquiring whether a joint scheme iLtdd be arranged for the small holdings and the village of Henllaa. DISABLED EX-SERVICE MEN. A letter was reaa from rie Minister of Health as to the de&ira&iii y, when pos- sible, of the employment of discharged disabled oQisers and men. H was resoived chat the same be filed for consideration r when the Council kafe any vacancies to fill. FINANCE: INCREASED RArE. Tae report ot this Commictee was pre* sented by the chairman (Mr W 0 Jones) in which it was stated that the estimate for the district rate for the halt year ending March 31st, 1920 had been prepared aod to cueet the estimated expenditure a rate of 211 2d in the £ will be required. This 61 in che £ more than the previous rate. The Chairman said the increase was obligatory due ta the ligbting, increase I wages and the great additional cost in road itcd other materials. Tue estimate an 1 rate was auacimousiy adopted RETURNING OFFICER As the Mayor will 00 a candidate at the November election Alderman J Morris Davies was appointed to act: as Returniag officer TOWN BAND The Mayor broagat forward the dealr- bility of having a town band, and moved 4tiat the General Purposes Committee con- sider how best it could be obtained. Mr J Ellis Jones seconded. Cardgd, TOWN HALL Mr Llewelyn Jones referred to the delay by the Town Hall Contractors in rectifying certain work at the Town Hall and pro- posed that the Committee go into the question and see that it was carried out*— Agreed to ,■ j

"-Po JUST RECEIVED.-4 Gents' RALEIGH; CYCLES for Bale.-BULLER, Portland Plaoe. I HARVEST MUSIC. At the evening eervioe as 8b David's on Bunday next the choir will render the Harvey- Cantata entitled "The Rolling Seasons*" in continuation of the Harvest Festival services of Thureday.-The Welsh Harvest Festival will be held at St Mary's Church on Thar sda-y next, October 2nd. HARVEST FESTIVAL. The English Church Harvest Festival was held yesterday at St David's, the font, chancel, altar and other parts being beautiftlly decorated with flowers. fruit and grain. At the evening service the Vicar of Colwyn Bay preached a deeply interesting and suitable discourse on the Love of God. The Rev H Jonee, M.C., read the prayers; the liev J G Roberts read the les- sons and the Rector took the later portion of the prayers. The collections were for the Intirruaryi