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whe^n^^ °uir 'tuiversal duty and destiny, earlv Ann Uof' ^6I1^ mujst break. Too to know « rou8bly we cannot be trained • mraWI!y°uM "in tllis ^orid of ours is the smalles^f /bo"Id and for moat part M ^fractions, even to "shall." of one of many'men.t,rinC1Ille the P»!ncipd wnt of takftg1 h«8 0^>etter tl'an richoa, bo* it was the other Mme amounfc oi tt00e'

CYCLING NOTES. It is said that over one million feet of leather were used in manufacturing cycle saddles last year. Every saddle absorbs a foot of the material at least. The Salvation Army has pressed bicycles into tha service, and a band of enthusiastic soldiers who are now touring in France. Public interest in the new pattern of Dunlop tyres shows no sign of abating. The new tyres are now being tested by several well known expert road riders, and there is no doubt that their opinions will be highly favourable. The purchaser of a cheap bicycle should remember that though he may save a few pounds over the transaction, lie may be called upon to spend a considerable sum over possible accidents. Xo bicycle is so good as the best. cei There are rumours that the Cycle Trade is looking up, and that the turn of the tide has now started. Let us hope thai it is so. It will be at least three months before many firms begin to feel the benefit of the change. We hear less about tilaciiiilo6 being old at ridiculous prices, taid more 01 the probable extension of trade. The registration of cycles is ke/ore though it may be two or Jref^ Vhe new any regulation is put. within twelve scheme will iiflect cyclw 0 Au th„t will be miles of the me*F°P:a ^at he registers hi3 required of a ey~»» ctu.nt,s a svnail metal name and •' „ bearing a distinguishing «y<»» wS. cbaie at this. at this. A cyclist who has been on a visit to Italy Pays that the roads there are execrable. There is a thick layer of dust on the surface hiding the rocks which protrude aggressively above tiie by no means smooth road bed. The undulations are so abrupt that cart wheals got temporarily wedged and caught in the h;iiu«n obstructions. Even in Milan the streets said to be horribly bad. They are watt-rod to excess, and the going" is distin.tly discomforting. One of tile most noticeable thir.^s m New I York is the -extensive use of the carrier tricycle. There it is recognised as sn aitxiiiary aid to business, and in a far more j»; »preciative way than over here. Again ami :¡:'J it recorded how valtmbie the carrnr .■■lo it in many I businesses ¡lld trader, at.d is is t surprising that it. machine winch is capable of saving so much time a no ■•HPII money, should be regarded with the !ukt>v.k; m s}i>ip.tirhy tlia6 it is. Again and again wo hear of Parish Councils and oilers in authority providing their officials with bicycles, and the Municipal Council of Cologne has lately decided to purchase bicycles for the use of its tax collectors, road surveyors, police, night watchmen, sanitary inspectors, and the nu-73 emploved in connection witl-t,-the, gas « This will xnean a big ou tltiy, but- t'bere is no doubt that the Council will reap the f.tin the long run. The machines are only to 10 used for business purposes, and are to remain the property of the Council. ThE' seems to be an impression abroad that the Dun :op Pneumatic Tyre Company are abandoning the use of pure para rubber in the ma, -i;tare of their new tyres. The impression is eni ivelv contrary to the truth. As a matter of the Dunlop Tyre Company has no intention of discontinuing the use of pure TOadt.i: ITUted para rubber The only alteration which the Company is making is in the material of which ibe tyres are made. A secret ingredient is introduced into this material, which will I rendt-r the vie less liable to crack when exposed to ti ■■ r. :co J ays of the sun. This is the only a,k( :>. v ii so far as the material is concerned, a.iid it v. 1iitvlie the new Dunlop Tyres muoh, more .u:«>>;« than they have ever been before. i;,i, t who has been touring the Conti- nent, rw:pfrks upon the rarity of the rational a couple of years ago there WIW r, i, c.|,o worn. The cyclist referred to met a I;>lumber of !ady cyclists, notably m iWowV.w. <;o.j*»iluigtii. but i nly in a few x v )-'j.k«ul:ocker costume worn. 4 Liu1 oress uas received ib., as it has already ill 11 r We cp:: how u is tint the trr.rnv '.mpaiueis an: ■aiv.v t- vit.aiopoliee the *■. i:h !.■ <•" vr'„' .r:a; vehicle dri\v rL-i* >:?»i «•:i.r. u :o j^ove out of v, ••OOl' 111" •! U"l!< 'It Cl.il'f-* SVU Mg ;i i" ■•iivecof :.»K'oi.tjti UCTin;. chicle tioOS inn. :.aiely i'e»jv.)ud to tl'.e v.-jiibiie. liie » r di i' fM i;;iuoi- uvC. as if he jtrl'.T v id ;he wlv- Vf-i. Added to tL. ..• f: the ti ti.'a", I; eonipsuues y it. the inu^o in making »>|t.r. s t<> r'w.uviiuuit at v»;»y. It siv^eaMihat oaiy of our r, t::ï.. i.r-\>■ r-ci seen t1e Neton Monument in :.i e. I>c.:iioa, "»»'•. it would possibly |,v to lor.rrr tiiat. there is another \( i.ttu't hi b" ,•«;(! the Great North "jV., of Almwick. bx;. r'f.i wood. a cycling tourist wik: •; i ai' v iKKico it. fr, is weather-beaten, iii)d»iM^j'»> inacn-ption Kot tocommem- aeroic achievement of .NeWon. ••• inch is the duty "i Engianii, but to the iiv. mo: "t Private Frit- ndup. this erection is dtdicuicd by Alexander Davisou."

PORT TBS WOIW OVE*. _TT fflEMPLAR MALINS' HEADACHE I ntiABMS. HO in bottle *oi- 1/- CH.TAKA3S-TTjiED TO firfnE 25 HEADACHES, EACH IN 5 MINTTTES. WUX P" J „,„R DOK'T BIS -WITHOUT MUM. bend JP.O. to TITMP'^LMAMKS,0*h Chemist. 107, WoodrilleRd.,CA«PTTT. snre to get Uiem M ^)n« :— Our j(TMintos. 25 HvaomtiiA, W — j5 fiiiifle TbBJMiW M 35 Doubte m fT w m ?m 100 (^rocTifi 1»-M ♦» »• •» 100 Steffl* 1Sib«ri«». aie xjn^ea SingAoia ctt TTp pend. it 0fttTUk§f6 qii_ Jript Of cSeaue Ord«r for 81^ H«& of the pages in KngUsB^ Write for compto* xpOE GENTLEMEN! NO JI0EE RAZ0K, X? wo MOKE BABBSB -I when Why do yoa -want to be abated twice or tliriee P.O. yoa mmrr receive one pot ofOBI^^ onrtaEBNTi tl>e use of whioh will make tlie disappear for evac, without injarinK the most aelioaw pOftXABDS 5 The una Ointment sp<Kiiftlly pre- will make ftll disagreeable down diaafpeor »t oa<* for One pot /}/- *H V'OSl'g1^ 23. OladjTa'iir Road. Iiomdoa. ». X>UBBEE SPECIALITIES.—Samples (»rith ASK4'aHSS^-S^SBESft TWO HOIXDAY NOVELS. KaJSfiSJSSft? BY VIRTUE OF HIS OFFICE, '■ ^di-wr^ n^Hefinement of thowrht onltj It posse»«9 » deuwoy uMio of a deUgUtftll usual. Tl»e hook."— orld. May 18th, 1898, atmosphere about thu wx«- sant nove £ » "k?2bSP^t0d bvdy M WeU writt^jrtkh <?««•. T A TtTtQT.D ft SOM3, 10. WafWioXiiS.f^' AT ALL THB LIBSAUBS dD DOORB)ILLERA 1 vaL. abrougly bound in act linen* crown tro. Prloe. THE POWER OF THE DOG. **VRSL vortb reading. %fl £ S «iiKioaL"->MB AMMUL tleand ARKOLP 8QMS-10. Wfpgjqfc jgLCL^ TRACING—BEST TTJBF NEWS.—FOUR Rears from "the: Shell. SPRATTS PATENT I CHICKEN I MEAL. I <Moo. w t))!M<W T i In Sealed Bugs and Original Packets. Sample and Pamphlet on Chicken Rearing Post Free. Spratt's Patemt, Limited, BEP-MONDSBY. LONDON. 1413f99 DEARS Jj[ SOAP MAKERS J3t! Special Hppointment TO HER MAJESTY The Queen, -:r- A -2i: i m THE BEST MEDICINES FOR F AtdIL Y UsE. THE PILLS Purify the correct all disorders of the internal organ, and are invaluabitt in all comp\«mt« incidental to FeiMales. THE OINTMENT to the most reliable Remedy tOí4 Cnest and Throat Affections, Qou| Rheumaiisxri, Stiff Joints, Otd Wounds, Sores, Ulcers, and. all Skin Diseases. Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London, I Aii-l Iry ctll MtidicÜw Veadora throughout the World. aa.-ioc. ?'' he above arldryw d-v5.lv, between the I.Noi-trg of 11 und 4. or b Jeeti8, WORTH A BOX. BILIOUS AND s|tf MS ^DISORDERS, Sick Hesdasie, Oonstipation. Weak Stomach. Impaired Digestion. Disordered liver s. Femaie Ailments. IV^nared Olily by the Proprietor, THOMAS ItoKCHAit, T^t. Helens, Lancaslare iu boSfu 1&. and 2S-9(1 tJicb, Vfitli tuU directiuiis. bo.d wiywhexe. -r- THE I THE "Denbighshire Free Press" IS OJiE OF THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUMS IN WALES Terms:—Moderate. 'in ■ n

WITH SIMILAR AIM. Fascinating Widow: "And what are yon doing nowadays 1" ,f v_ t Gentleman: "Oh, amuemg m.vseit looking out for Numbenr One, And yon ? She: u Looking out for Number Two."

TALL.. t I AA I was one dny telbngihM friend-m IrW=an--a a.very Imig clnmney tJmt ho liad built, a mild high N replied: H That is notluu^ to what I have asen. Over in Ireland, there's a olMomey so high that ace or fwo bricks have to be takeo ofi to let tba jpooo goby!" jpooo go by I Focwftfd Walci: wott.* 80 U be lcse<fv lx>w bad I TWikafr (ftfitfi* aud le#m- in* the rtiaal: M doot ftupjMW is anj-

A DISAPPOINTMENT. i Thei-e was a good do I-of suppressed emotion 'm Elilm Geehaw's voioe as he asked for hi« mail at the village poat>office. « 4in't well, he ye?" said the post-master. « Mv body's well 'nufV' was tl» rejrfy,« butt my feelin's is hurt." Ain't business good i "Some ways 'tis an' some ways tem'L Batwix' .» two, te the durndest cranks that walko. «Srse" was the sententious rejoinder. » They want deer parks an' baronial ruins fur '^Welf1 omr.kMt- We thought that «Lg « we w«« gom; to 1 wp'd tpnd to that branch o tne Dusnees an i not tij- tei-TUl. too mtmy ft"*?^d<SS^o<S> I went in light ™ S *tt" etfMttr layout "little »W. »««• useter. I paid the highest f ° things includin' canned tomatus den4a milk thet had sugar already into n, re^y fur use." „0 y r. ton didn't git no 'preciatiou, "Wot a bit. ? wasn't so "OTJJ ^hen they did't pay much 'tention tor the ^ni>ed tomattuses, fur I don't thmk they're WCf ¥"er'n the other kind i»yeelf» tumll111' ter iH.mour 'em. But when ther f «P their noses at the condensed milk Wiet hed sugar already into it, I n-.ust my i g»ve m au- got di8Couraged »

(Copyrtpkf.) R URAL LIFE. BY A SON OF THE SOIL A TURNIP LIFTER. In reply to the query of a Scottish correspon- ient, I reproduce a sketch of an ingeniously constructed contrivance for lifting turnips. It was awarded the first prize in a public trial some time ago, and can, therefore, claim to be useful. it is constructed en a light frame, with four wheels, the cage being fitted with a spring on the top, which renders it almost impossible to yrazo thu skin of the turnip. The machine is most ingeniously fitted with spring guiding forks, which cress the shaws on to the cutting throat. TURNIP LIFTEB. I Despite the variation in the size of the bulbs, both "topping and tailing" was in the trial named neatly and effectively done by the machine, which possesses the very great advan- tage of having the tailing blade so arranged that it can be lowered by the man in charge as the machine proceeds. All growers will agree with me that this is a very decided advan- tage whilst, as it runs on wheels, it performs its work smoothly and expeditiously. A M iriBLs PotJiTar HOUSE. During the last few months I have had a very large number of inquiries as to the erection of poultry houses, particularly of those which can be readily taken apart, or which are so con- structed that their removal from one part of the ground to another is an easy matter. In previous articles. I have drawn attention to several patterns of poultry houses fulfilling one or other of these conditions, and have the satis- faction O* Uiai uiy iccuuulieitUaUuns have proved of value to those who followed the advice I tendered on the subject. The one of which I give an illustration embodies quite new principles, and it certainly is one of the TH* TBOLLIT roCLTRY nos£. I most practical appliances for removing poultry I houses over rough and uneven ground that is now on the market. Its tending advantages may be seen by the illustration given, and an additional consideration in its adoption by farmers is that it can be fitted with sides, back and front, for use as an ordinary cart. Where large numbers of poultry are sept movable houses are absolutely necessary, no matter how extensive are the runs. One halt the ailments of fowls arise from the fact that breeders are compelled to keep the birds on a very limited run. Not only does the ground become foul, but the birds contract all kinds of diseases. Where movable houses can be used I would certainly advise breeders to lay out a little money in this direction. They will be well repaid. On receipt of inquiries I shall be pleased to furnish particulars as to where the trolley house can be obtained. SOMB PKIUOLA8. Now is the time to look out choice seed. and, from the selection shewn me by one of the leading florists at a recent exhibition, the new wrietaes of primula promise to be of more than average beauty. To oblige one or two correspon- dents I append brief particulars of some of the best varieties, with » short description of each: Ovtaison Velvet.-A new variety, bearing large trussee of velvety dark crimson flowers, very riek in eplour. Mars.-Iminon" aery copper-crimson doyen, deeply fri Iged." PRIMULAS. Sunshine. — A brilliantly coloured variety. majfenta-crimson shaded with carmine; flowers finely fringed. Flore-Piano, Blushing Beauty.— Large doulAs flowers of a lovely shade of blush pink. Avalanche.—This is a robust grower, leaves at beautiful dark green, with red footstalks. The nowers are pure white, with jellow eye, very large, of good substance, and beautifully fringed. C,OTuet.-A very beautiful ntow variety, the flowers being of an extremely rieh carmine- j crimson colour, shaded with magenta; the tnroat i, yellow, surrounded at the mouth with a small dark maroon zone. Fulgens. — Very bright scarlet-carmine, with small yellow eye. Very highly recommended. Imperial Blue.—Flowers of a beautiful lilac- blue, blossoms of large 3ize and elegantly fringed. Marmorata Kermesinv A very pretty and distinct variety; flowers large and beautifully fringed. Mont Blanc, -Snowv-white, densely fringod flowers of great size and substance. Pini Beau tv, Beautif ul blush-pink flowers. Purity. — A magnificent giant primula of vigorous habit, pure white, with a clear sulphur eye. FRUIT AS FOOD. Country people, as a rule, do not eat the quantity of fruit that town people get through in the course of a season, and, strange as it may appear, fruit is actually cheaper in London than in many country districts in which I have lived. Where, for instance, are finer strawberries to be had ttian round Cheltenham, acre alter acre in the Swindon and Staverton districts being laid aow«i!n strawberry beds whilst iu Cheshire and the booth of Scotland, not to mention Hamp- snirc .Kent, and Sussex, they are very plentiful? Him ,°* *s '*■ ^iat in those districts it is aimcuit to buy a regular supply, and that unless you patronise a retailer you stand a very poor enance indeed of getting any fruit at all ? When value«f fruit as food is taken into con- mHx *9 indeed a serious matter, and aiuiough I have never lacked a good supply when n,fJn 8 fjuit-growing district, many of my neignoouM have, preferring to send their crop M market, and in many cases failing to get much more than the cost of carriage, to devoting ?T a portion of it to home consumption. jNotlnng »o purifies the system as a fruit diet, and nothing is so agreeable and effectual a tonic at this season. The good results are seen almost immediately in a clearer, softer skin, a more neaitny glow, and brighter eyes. Strawberries, with pineapple—if eaten shredded and not in large lumps--are almost the beat fruit to eat. Currants, when in season, are an excellent akin tonic, and, in common with most other juicy fruits, are excellent appetisers. There arc certain vegetables which should also be partaken of freely. Lettuce, asparagus, watercress, spinach, and tomatoes are all wholesome, aud no dinner should be complete without a green salad. Re- commending a fruit diet to readers of a column on. h Rural Li fe h my seem rather strange but I am convinced, by long residence among "rural folk* that the majority of them do not pay1 sufficient attention to the great problem of dietary, and this must be my excuse. THE Dn-TicuLTiEs OF THE BRITISH MILLER. Every ttilkir ia aware-or should be awara- that of t.lie great secret3 of success In Che bu-im'ss of manufacturing flour is to keep his products always the same, says a writer in the I Mark Lane Express. No baker cares for long to dual with .the miller whose grades are always altering, and thus unreliable in the process of bread-making. But just as it is one of the most necessary things to keep grades always the same, so also is it one of the most difficult to do. And the reason is not far to seek. Large millers have practically the wheats oi the world to handle, and in the course of making their mixtures for the break rolls it will often be found that some wheats are not on the market. Then substitutes have to be found, which shaH give exactly—or as nearly as possible—the same results as the missing variety or varieties. As an example, if there is a oearth Of such wheats as Hard Duluth and other American spring wheats, substitutes can be found in fine Manitoban, and lacking this variety, recourse may be had to the strongest and finest Russians or Danubians, although the lattci do not rank as high in the scale of hard, strong, red wheats as do the American springs. These substitutions of wheat refer to strength, but colour and flavour often come into the calcula- tions, and it may be that two or three different varieties have to be blended to get as near a substitute as possible for a missing wheat. The art of blending and making wheat mixtures demands a great deal of skill, but at the same time it is interesting work to the intelligent miller who runs his mill-be it large or small- on scientific lines. Very small mills, too—even those using all, or nearly all, English wheat —will find thf>ir difficulties from time to time. The same variety of wheat often varies a great deal, the three factors which play a prominent part in the question being pedigree, soil, and climate. Home-grown wheat varies so much that even the small miller who uses it cannot always make his flour alike. Of course, the better the sample, the better the flour. Whether it be the large miller or the small, however, there is one rule which should guide both "Find out mistakes at the mill; do not let the com- plaints come from the bakehouse." Thi3 can be done by the baking test, which is infallible when perfectly carried out. Good flour is some- times made into bad bread, but bad flour has never yet been made into good bread, ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "P ALOUS (Chorley). -Replied to by post. N.B.-The writer of Rural Life will be pleased to renlv to oI'TAsp0'1d!'n('<> ""n* t" i wiruugu uie uutOf. Correspondents wno require an answer by post should enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

COULD NOT STAND UPRIGHT. I 41, POTTER'S HILL, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 29th, 1890. DEAR SIR,—A few weeks ago I received one of your pamphlets, and found that one of the testimonials describes what I sutler-great Weakness and Pains in my Back and Sides. I have been under treatment ia two hospitals, but can get no lasting benefit. I have tried Patent Medicines, but they seem to weaken me rather than give me strength. After reading your pamphlet, I resolved to try the Quinine Bitters. I have now taken three bottles, and have derived great benefit. When I commenced taking them I could not stand upright with the pains in my back and sides, but now I am glad to say those pains are gone, and I can walk with ease. I fed stronger, and my appetite is improving. My wife, who suffered much from bad Liver, seeing the benefit I received from the Bitters, takes it as well, and finds it does her more good than any medicine she ever took. Yours faithfully, W. LANE.

n .robsOn, I do oeiieve IT you were given your choice between me and your pipe, you would hesitate." That's where you make a I mistake, Mrs. Jobson. A pipe soothes and comforts a man in his old age." Twynn: I should think that a stuttering man would naturally be an excellent gram- marian." Triplet: I don't see what that HAS to do with it." Twynn: Well, he would be familiar with the poxtS OF spw.;h.8 Wbatdo you think of the bicycle cram P "Great thing I I never took so much good exer- cise before in all my life," Why, I didn't know that you were riding." I am not, but I bave w-croes the street once in a while." A women's no means yes,* said the man of 30, who naturally knbws all about women. "That tpay be the rule," assented the married one,f: but it doea&'t work both ways, Pufortuflfttely a woman's yes -doesn't mean DO." Ii Maria, hurry for heaven's B&ke! The whole back part of the house is goveand the roof is blazing right over my room You haven't a second to lose!" H How unreasonable you ,are, John! I haven't my over-gaiters buttoned yet 1" George: H Whew! What, can be the matter ? Telegram says come home immediately" George (rushing into his suburban home one hour later): Tell me quick, nay dear. What, ip it?" Young Wife: "Tue baby SA D Mamma.' Two loungers were in the street, and observed .a comfortable carriage at a gentleman's door. "How snug!" said Tom, "I should like to have a drive out; won Idn't you ? Jump in," replied Dick, you'd soon have a drive out, I'll warrant you." t: Your eon seems a very promising young fellow, Snipkins," observed a friend. "Yes, he is; rather too promising. He promised a girl he'd marry her, and now he won't; and I've I had to pay two hundred pounds to compromise the mattex." Pennione: Isn't Jack good? He haa engaged himself to me, yoa know; but he says Ue will not bind me to him. If I can get some- Body else, lie says he sha'n'T interfere." Blanche (gweetly): It IA evident that he feels perfectly sure of you." (gweetly): It IA evident that he feels perfectly sure of you." A correspondent asks what invention would do the most good to the largest number of people; and. after thinking toe matter ore* tor four nights, horizontally and otherwise, WE have decided thus: It A brake attachment for gas-meters." Little Mrs. Jnstwed: "Aod do yon know, my husband neTer even thinks of so much 88 going for a scuttle of coal without first kissing me! Mrs. Oldgirl: II In about two years, my <Iear, you may consider yourself lucky if he get-s the coak SLIGHTER (in tears): Oh, papa why did Vou throw Reggy down tl»e front steps?" Father Why, you didn't think I was going to throw him up the front steps and into the house again, did IOU ? You're as hard to satisfy as your mothey, Paddy is often poetically polite. On picking up and returning a lady's parasol, which had been blown out of her hand, a gallant Irishman said: "Fait,li, miss, an' if ye was as strong as yer handsome, be jabers, a hurriean couldn't have snatched it from ye." i, Wh,) is that lovely girl ?" exclaimed the wilt). Lord Norbury, in company with his friend, Counsellor Granarty. "Miss Glass," replied the barrister. Glass reiterated the I facetious judge, by the love of man t., womr.n I should often be Intoxicated, could I place I such a glass to my Ups.- A short time since, two young ladies near Camberwell were accosted by a GIPSY woninn who told them that, for a shilling ^CJ, ST)E' would show them their husbands' LACES in a pail of "Which, being brought, they exclaimed, Why, we only see our own faces I* W eH, SAID TLRC old woman," those will be your husbands' faces when you are married."

A MARVEllOUS GUINEA PARCEL I.Pair White Witney Blankets," t £ y Wj8522*j!»vT lbs. weight. 2$long by Jf wide. White Under Blanket, whipped both ends, long by IJ wide. 1 Handsome Mosaic eesirn Quilt S| fast colours, 3 long by 2} wide. Pair Heavy Twill Sheets, 2 £ by 2, B| LLLLA B V and 2 Cotton Pillow Cases, Fall JHHBHMUH Sue, Buttoned Ends. imiSUMi ffCTPKRIOB QtUkldTY- A'SD FIKIBH JCeUb. over Sent Carrion* Paid on r 100 Years. (If P.O.O. ] B nu ELD BROOKFIELD'S, ihrett Sg., STAFFORD. 1;

NORTH WALES COUNTIES LUNATIC ASYLUM. r QUARTERLY MEETING AT 1 DENBIGH. f The quarterly meeting of the Committee t of Visitors was held on Monday at the I t A-y I urn, Denbigh. Mr P P Pennant presided, and the other members present were :—For Merionethshire Dr Roberts, i Dr Roger Hughes, and the Hon C H 1 Wynn. For Denbigh Messrs J Watkir. J Lumley, A O Evans, and Dr D Lloyd. Eor Flint Dr Basterby. For Anglesey Mr Harry Clegg. For Carnarvon Mr J T Robert S and representing subscribers, 1 Messrs T Griffies Dixon, P E Story, and R E Hughes, with the clerk, Mr W Barker. STATISTICAL. The Clerk reported that the number of i patients in the Asylum was 671. appor- < tioned between the different counties thus —Denbigh, 192 Flint. 149; over-quota, 23; Anglesey, 79; Carnarvon, 175, under-quota, 17 Merioneth, 76 under- i quota, 4. The total number of patients on i the books of the Institution was 707, in- 1 eluding two on trial and 15 at the Derby I Asylum. Out of the above number, 354 1 were males and 853 females, showing an increase of two since the last quarterly meeting. The Chairman remarked that so small ] an increase of lunacy throughout the five < counties was very satisfactory it only amounted to eight per annum. THE MINERAL RIGHTS AT THB NEW WATERWORKS. The Chairman said that, in connection with the new waterworks at Llynllymbran, they had made application to the Com- missioners of Afoods and Forests for per- mission to interfere with the mineral rights 'í: r; t: f 1J tl)P J'j hL • >! (c i:,¡ ? missioners proposed that the Committee should purchase outright about 220 acres of land around the lake which they said would be mineral property that would be damaged by the impounding of the water, as this would make the working of the minerals impossible. They asked the Committee to pay X500, and in addition to pay £ per annum for way leave for the pipe through their minerals, as far as it went. The Com- mittee thought that this was an exorbitant charge, and a letter was written to the office of Woods and Forests, and he wns requested to call there and represent the views of the Committee. He did so in company with Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., and they spent a good deal of time there, and went into the matter very thoroughly, and according to their representations this mineral property they were proposing to sell was worthless, as regarded both metals and stone. Mr Stafford Howard, who met them very cordially, asked them to put that view into writing, and he would then consult the inspector of the office. They afterwards received the following letter:—"I am directed by Mr Stafford Howard to inform yon that your letter of July 7th has been oarefully considered by the Crown Local Mine Agent and by Mr Foster Brown, the Crown Chief Mineral Inspector, on his recent visit to Wales. We ara of opinion that there is nothing unreasonable in the terms stated for the sale of the Crown Mineral rights in the land indicated by blue body colour on the map sent to Mr Swayne with the official letter of the 20th May last. Mr Howard, however, is prepared, subject to the Treasury's approval, to make the purchase price S,444, or X2 per acre for 222 acres, instead of X600. I will request your committee's decision on the terms proposed in the letter of May 20th as now modified, within a month from this date." The month expired on the previous night, and he had asked the clerk to write and say that the matter would be considered that day. Dr EasUrby said be did not think the j sum was out of the way. Mr A 0 Evans said he thought the amount was very much out of the way, as the mineral rights here were worthless. If there were minerals there, it would be a different thing, but he thought the priee was preposterous. Dr Easterby asked whether these rights would give them any more power over the land ? Mr Wynn We have the surface rights now. The Clerk said the surface rights be- longed to several persons. ,> The Chairman said that the Commission- ers held that their enlargement of the lake j would make the minerals in this area ( worthless, but the geological map did net show any fiign of metallic minerals. < Mr Lumley asked why should they acquire mineral rights of land they were not intending to purchase. The Chairman again pointed out that the point of the Commissioners was that the Committee were going to spoil for mineral purposes these 222 acres. The Committee required a concession from the Commissioners with reference to the tunnel, and th. point was that the Commissioners would not meet them unless they met the Commissioners. Mr Lumley said it struck him that the Crown were asking that Committee to J purchase the mineral rights of the whole < of the water-shed eoncerned in their water j scheme. The raising of the emb^a^^ni ( would only cover about 40 acres, MW they I were asked to buy the minerals ef six i times more land than they required-whith, 1 rights they did not want. Personally ihe 1 was not willing to vote for purchasing the mineral rights of 222 acres of eolleoting I ground surrounding the lake. As to the y argument that the raising of the level ef ] the lake would damage the minerair, he I did not see how that could be the case, J seeing that the lake was already there. 11 The Clerk, having read the correspond- I ence, said that the point raised by Mr y Lumley bad already been submitted to the b Commissioners. p After a discussion, Dr Roger Hngbes Ji moved that the Commissioners of Woods -i.N and Forests be requested to allow the h matter to remain open for another month, I 0 and in the meantime that the Commig- 5 sioners be asked to give permission for j their local mineral agent to confer with a c deputation from the committee on the S subjcct. I F This waa mnanimoaely agreed to, and the following were appointed the deputa- tion:—The Chairman, the Hon C H WymvgaiKl Messrs Lumley and J T Rol arte. a a Rol arte. a a THE GLANYWERN ASYLUM. The Committee decided to offer to renew the tenancy of the temporary Asylum at Glanywern for one year certain from May next, and to continue the tenancy as an annual one thereafter untii the completion of the Asylum extension. EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES. The Medical Superintendent (Dr Cox), reported that during the last quarter 49 per cent ('of ne male inmates of the Asylum had been employed, 28 per cent of them, upon agricultural work. FINANCIAL. The Clerk reported that the balances now in the treasurer's hands wen; as fvIlows :-MaintecSIJce, X,3,4 (32 ûs 4d enlargement, E.15,602 water supply, 1£3,854 79 lOd temporary accommoda- tion, L19 lis 7d. The average weekly cost rof maintenance during the quarter was 8a 31d per head. THE SEWERAGE QUESTION. The Committee then proceeded to con- sider in camera the correspondence to rl"ote in connection with the dispute between the Committee and the Denbigh Town Council respecting the refusal of the latter to construct a sewer to carry away the sewage of the Asylum. THB LATB MR GEE. At the conclusion of the business it was proposed by the chairman (Mr P P Penant), and seconded by Dr Easterby, St Asaph, that a vote of condolence be parsed tr. Mrs Gee and the family of the late Mr Thomas Gee Both gentlemen feelingly referring to the public work of Mr Gee and to hit connection with the Institution. The terms of the resolution were as follows :— That the sincerest condolences of the Visitors be conveyed to the widow and family of the late Mr Gee on his lamented dcf.tL, and t-r- ;Ot ::It'\ e jS .c:. cf tt Asylum discharged the duties of his offiee with much ability and unremitting atten- tion, and who for a much longer period interested himself most particularly in all that appertained to the religious consola- tion of the patients,"

DENBIGH VOLUNTEE, RS. ANNUAL TRADESMEN'S PRIZES. We have been requested to publish the following list cf contributors to the Annual Tradesmen's Prize Competition, in con- nection with the Denbigh Company of the 1st Y.B.R.W.F. :-Meure J Howel Cne, 5s; J Tankerey, brewer, 5a J S Roberts, con- tractor, 5s; Miss Jones, Dinorben Arms, Bodfari, 5s; Messrs James Cooke, Taibot Hofel, 2s 6d; J H Gibbs, 2s 6d; Fox, jUDr. 2a 6d G Jones, Eglwyewen, 2* 6d II and R Roberts, Trefnant, 2s 6d; A Foulkes- Roberts, 2s 6d Challoner 2s6d, Dahon 2s 6d, Lloyd Jones 2s 6d, J Capper 2s 6d, T Bartley 2s 6d, J Bartley 2s 6d, Mrs Jones, Harp Inn, 2s 6d; Mrs Roberts. Chirk Castle Arms, 28 6d; Messrs W Hughes, London, 2s 6d; Harris, Royal Oak, 2, 6d Bert Priee 2s 6d, the Rev E J Davies 28 6d, Supt H Jones 2s, "Admirer of the Military 2g, Messrs J Palmer 2s, Jackson, Foundry, 2s; Wheeler 2s, D Roberts 2s, E Jones and Co 2s, Buwer 2s, Mrs OweD"- Druid Inn, 2s; Messrs R B Adams, county surveyor, 2a; Webstar, Butcher's Arms, 2s; Herzig, Victoria Xjm, Bodfari, 2s; Rice Jones 2s, T C. lown 2s, P Williams 2s, Thomas? Ooldea Lion, 2s; Vanghan, coach builder, Is 6d; D Jones, Graig, Is 6d; D Jones, iJerllan, Is 6d; Pierce, schoolmaster. Is 4 D Williams, stonemason, Is; J Morris Davies Is, J Davies, borough surveyor, Is, J Jones, blacksmith, lIS; J Williams, painter, Is; T Bellis Is, P Lloyd, Gwaynynog Baoh. Is, Evan Evans, carrier, Is; W Williams, butcher, Valo-street, la; H Jones, Trauaeirchien, Is; Ellis, Tre- meirchion, Is; Fred Roberts (Messrs E T Jones's) Is, Hugbes, ooach builder, Is; Messrs Hefebert and Co., London, Gladstone bag Price Jenes, grocor, 1 lb of tea Mrs R A Davies, tie Messrs Ashford, 1 lb tea or coffee; Edgar, ckiuple- of rabbits; Clwyd Pierce, bottle of wine Parry Williams, lib tea; D Williams, grooer, pot of jam T W Davies, leg ofmntlon; T J Williams,, value 7& 6d; Connakand Co, cyole lamp; Jonoa Bros, tie T A Johnson, oonple of rabbits. D Lloyd Davies, loaf of bread: Mcasr-a R Evans and Co, ten of onl; Jones and Wynne, t ton of coal; Roberts and Lloyd. 5 owt. of eoal; Salusbury and Lloyd, load of firewood the Denbigh and Ruthin Timber Co., load of firewood; R Owen, lib tea; Star Shop,lib tea; Star Tea Company value Is 6d; J Roberts, Railway St.,ring, lib taa; Mrs Ellis, leg of mutton Mr Harrison Jones, lib tea; Mr Humphreys Jones, leg of mutton: the Pioneer Drapery Co., hat value 4% 6d; Messrs Haughtcn. Broadley, hamper of potatoes Dicks and Co., pair of slippers W Mellard, lamp value 5s; D H Davies, pair of pictures Hughes, Crown Hotel, bottle of whiskey E P Jones Son and Co., 1 lb tea S Roberts, shoulder of lamb or mutton; T A Jones, III tea; Mrs Edgar, juar, pair of pictures or vasec,- Hughes, Britannia Inn, bottle of whiskey • Pritchard, Penybank farm, 1 cwt potatoes Alfred Jones, Crest, a prize; Evan4,, manager at Mr Meilard's, a lamp Pierce Davies, shoulder of mutton Miss Jonen, Back Row Hotel, b«ttle of whiskey; D Hamer, lb tea; Keepfer, junr, | dozen teaspoons; Parry, cooper, washing dolly Mnt Williams, confectioner, t lb tobacco Heisby, i doz photos; Joyce, pin or brooch, value 2 6d; Mrs Notf* rafae 3s fid Messrs W Roberts, shoulder of muttony T Jones, grocer, lib tea; Morris, grooer, lIb tea; W Edwards, Ib tea; Roman, comband brush Mrs Andrews, bottle of brandy; Messrs R G Williams, Eagles, firkia of beer; Rutter, tie; Benson Evans, 50 cigarettes Mrs Morris, couple of rabbits: Miss Roberts. confectioner, a cake; Messrs Lloyd, sadler, pair of braces; Lewis, grocer, £ lb tea; TO Jones, grocer, £ lb tea; Knowies, a scarf • Keepfer, pin or brooch; E Hughes, seeds- man, basket of fruit; Jonah Jones, fish; Williams, Hawk and Buckle, bottle of gin; Bo wdage. Cotton Hall, cwt of potatoes; R G Jones, draper, shirt; LI Price, gardener basket of vegetables; Robert Darid Hughes, Middle-lane, basket of. app^ee; Roberts, Railway Inn,, bottle of -whiskey; Meirion Jone*, ilb tea Fri4. Robarbs, grocer, tin of ppesvrved fruit; J Davies, butcher, leg of mufcten Wheway, atiraepitee; Mrs Jones, SoeHMM. port wine; Mr Hugh Williams, hat; MrsBradshaw, King's Arms, box ohoiara; Maura Jordan, Rbyl, two pmee of a box *&«iineral waters each; Salisbury* Downing And, Bodfari, lib tea.; Mrs H. E Jonea (Anl8i!BJeWery Co). bottle of whiskey Messrs J Bellamy, con. oertiaa;«E I Jones, a lamp; James Green, a lamp; Evans, Chirk Shop, lib tea; T Roberts, grocer, lib tea; Buller, a pipe D Hughes, pair ef slippers; Mrs J P Jones. confectioner, Hb tea; Messrs Stead and Simpson, boots, va4ue7s6d; Miss Cromer, Portland place, pair of slippers; Messrs J Ellis Jone»» 'hairdresser, brmsh and comb.; R H Roberta FoxhaJtI, ball hebbet of pota- toes. Pnxes were also given by Messrs D WilliaKS^Qotionoer, W Bartley (at Clough and Co's), P Williams, plumber, John Gretn and Alderman J T Hughes: