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DENBIGH AND DISTRICT 11
DENBIGH AND DISTRICT 11 IMVALID ?oivr,—The Medical Profession are ( unanimous in recommending the moderate ase of an old matured Port Wine. W. & A Gilbey have spcci i.y selected the finest wine from Oporto for l.iis p. pose, and that piaced their 3,000 in n. position to supply their Invalid Port at 2s Dd per bottle in every -own. DENBIGH MARKET, WKDSBSDAY.—Fowls, 28 93 to 3s mi; ducks, 4a to aa eggs, 9 for la; fresh butter, la id to Is 3d, small tubs.. Is to Is id; large tub, lu^d to lid. THE FRFK LIBRARY.-The Mayor has kindly presented to the above institution a copy in two wel!-bou«d volumes, of the << History of the Mirtyrs Ilaneg y Merthyron), by the late Rev Inomas Jones, of Denbigh. THE LADDER cF LIF." W e beg to remind our readers of the arrival of Miss Maggie Mor- tons's Company whioh will perform at the Drill Hall to-night (Friday) 4-The Ladder of Life." No one in quest of a thorough evening's enjoyment should miss this treat, the parti- culars ef which wo give in our columns last week, SHOOTING AT EBBIVIATT.—Mr Wheelright, -Who recsntly took over the tenancy of Erriviatt Hall, shot over the preserves during the last few days with a number of other gentlemen. Six hundred pheasants and over a. hundred wild ducks were bagged, in addition to rahbits and other game. The result is highly credit- able to Mr William Hookes, the head-keeper. SUCCESSFUL STUDENT.Mr A Woodroofe, lately a pupil in the office of Col Lloyd Williams, county surveyor, has left the town to pursue his studies in the Metropolis. It will be remembered that he was a most successful student both at school and in his profession, and recently passed the preliminary and intermediate examinations of- the R.I.B.A. We sincerely hope that he will have a most successful career. MISLEADING GOSSIP.—During the first portion of this week, someone had circulated the report that Mrs Anne Hughe?, Henllau-street, had died in tluthin Gaol where she had been sent for a perioi of five weeks by the Denbigh Magistrates for certain offences which she had committed. We can find no truth in the state- ments, and are told that such is not the case, although she has been on the sick list. GREAT SALE or JEWELS IN LONDON.—We are informed that J W BSXSON, and Hunt and Raskell, of Bond-street, London, have bought for cash the whole of a West-End manufactur- ing jeweller's stock of jewels, comprising loose gems and mounted ornaments cf the choicest and most fashionable designs, many being the newest patterns in Paris and London and ex- pressly made for the coming Christmas season. The stock consists of Tiaras, Necklaces, Aig- rettes, Combs, Bracelets, Brooches, Rings, etc., and until Christmas it will be offered by them at specially low prices. Never in the history of the trade have such purchases en bloc been known. A visit to 25, Old Bond-street, or 156, New Bond-street, London, W., would be well repaid. DEPLORABLE EFFECTS OF INTOXICATING DRINK.—On Tuesday night e. man was seen to be in a helpless state, the effects of having imbibed too much strong drink. He was helped on his way home, but when on the footpath by the Infirmary wall, he collapsed, and fell down to the ground from the grasp of the helpers. Almost immediately he was in a sound slumber, and could not be got to make an effort to move. He lay across the path- way, much to the annoyance of the passars-by, who had to step off the path to pass on. Many attempts were made to awaken him, but to no purpose. After a while he was picked up and walked a bit. He began to awaken, and then grumbled at his helpers for not leaving him alone. He propped himself up against the wall, and afterwards sullenly took leave of the persons who wished him safety, and started on his journey towards home, staggering from one side to the other of the road. It would be! interesting to know where he had been to get into that condition I PRIMROSE LEAGUE TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT. —The members of the Denbigh Habitation of the Primrose League are having their annual tea party and entertainment on Friday next. The tea party will be held at the National Schools in the afternoon, commencing at 4 o'clock, the second tea commencing at 6 o'clock. The entertainment will be held in the Drill Hall the same evening at 7.30 p.m. Mr Harry Collins, the renowned humorous and musical entertainer, will be present, assisted by his daughter. His record as an entertainer is ex- cellent. He can entertain for long periods in a Slost marvellous manner. No Primrosite or Unionist should miss this treat. Col Mesham, R.C., will preside. Paxticulars are given in our advertising columns, and any information will be cheerfully given by the hon. secretary, Miss Eugene Jones, Bodlodfa. See advert. WREXHAM HORSE SALE.-As will be seen from our advertising columns, Mr Frank Lloyd, i- holding his last great Horse Sales for this year in the North Wales Repository, Wrex- ham next week, commencing on Tuesday with 220 high-class light horses, 15-2 and over, among these will be found about 50 fine hunters. many well-known performers, and a grand lot of harness horses, including 12 match pairt,. Wednesday's sale is set apart for small harness horses, show cobs and ponies, these will be a nne collection, several noted studs being repre- sented with winners at the leading shows including a consignment of four from Mr Evans' renowned Penygraig Pony Stud in South \ï\ aJea. Thursday, the concluding day, will comprise a grand show of heavy town horses, light lurry, parcel van, tram and young horses, these are expected to be one of the best lots seen at Wrexaain for some time. The great advantage of these sales is two days trial after sale, and many of the horses are warranted ^f1^' 8enuineness of the vendors Aiin SOCIAL EVENINc;On Friday avemug last a supper and social evening was i"TI if tho Wesloyan Chapel. Denbigh. 0 The r range-- ent: were admirably carried out by a. commit oee Si four ladies, namely, Miss Jones Eiriaafa; Miss Daisy Jones, Trefeirfan: Miss A,"s;el. Vale-stree^. and The Library. The proceedings commenced at 7.30, when there was a large number of persons present. Mr T Lloyd Jones (Messrs Hariison Jones & Co.) occupied the chair and excellently conducted the proceedings. The tables had been most tastefully laid out and most bouuti- fully supplied with the choicest dainties, to which full justice was done. The wants of all were attended to by members of the concrrega- tiou. After supper an excellent musical programme was gone through, the performers meeting with rounds of applause, especially the Denbigh Quartette Party. Indeed the singing and recitations were quite up to the mark, and enabled all present to spend a most pieasant evening. The following was the pro- gramme Pianoforte solo, Miss Mills. Quar- tette. "The Village Blacksmith," Messrs T C Jones, Robert Jones, J T Meirion Jones and Robert Davies. Song," Nobody Else," Miss N Lloyd Jones, Mold. Humorous sketch, Mr James Green. Quartette, 44 The Watch on the 4tune, same performers as above. Recita- on, Amen Corner." Miss Daisy Jones. Solo, o ^a*!9T of, £ ? West," Miss Lloyd Jones. T KmdIy L'ght." Mr J T Meirion Tones. The accompaniments were skilfully pliyed by Mr Robert Davies, Park-street. A vote of thanks, proposed by the Rev Evan Jones and seconded by Mr J Harrison Jones to ill who bad helped to make the evening a success, brought the programme to an end. The proceeds were in aid of the debt remaining \'1 the chapel, and a strenuous effort is about to be made to clear the debt away. Indeed, if ncetings of this kind are held often, and the attendance proves equal to this one, we should ,i -,t be surprised to see the debt soon cleared i 'I The gathering was most successful both im a financial point of view and a pleasant ening spent. Without mentioning anyone eoially for praise, we may say that the enter-1 unment was a decided success, all the per-f mers doing their utmost to please. En-1 o Inged by the success of the ladies, the t emen have decided to give a similar i, artainment on Friday evening, November )th, which will be a real bachelors' supper," en it is hoped that all who can possibly 'sand will do so, and, of course, the ladies are 1 honour bound to be there in full force. DENBiGHiHiitK INFIUMARY-The Secretary begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following contributions to the funds of the charity Yihyl Church, Llanbedr Churoh, £ 2 143 8d Berth k;lLapel,tEl 4s 7d. ENTR'l'.U;.rEXT,-Ma.da.me A Sterling will, we are informed, visit Denbigh on January Gth, and again give a grand concert at the Drill Hall. We are sura that she will meet with as good a reception as when she former:y visited Denbigh, when she entertained a full house with the remarkable vocal ability for which she is well-known. Indeed such a treat is rarely provided for the Denbigh inhabitants. She will be accompanied by a very full and talented concert company. Mr Bellamy is carrying out the concert, aud deserves thorough support. TEMPERANCE MEETING AT THE CHTJUCH Housr,A temperance meeting was held in the above-named place on Thursday night. The chair was most efficiently taken by Col Lloyd Williams. Some excellent vocal music was given by the following ladie3 and gentle- men:—Miss M Conran, Ora Pro Nobis;" Miss Cough, Darby and Joan;" Mr Ashford, "50 years ago" (encored); Mr T Meirion Jones, • Leading Light;' encored, when he gave I- Light of the World," singing splendidly. The address was delivered by the Rev D Jones, f Bistre, who gave a most stirring and interest- ing one, and was loudly applauded by the audience. The excellent programme was got up by Miss M Conran, who also efficiently acted as accompanist. The Rector explained that at the next meeting, that day fortnight, prizes would be given for the best extempore speeches on subjects then announced, and I prizes for the singing of the best solo, in any voice, or either language. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of an hymn, and the Rector pronouncing the blessing.
NOTES & NOTIONS.
NOTES & NOTIONS. I (BY "VABIOUS COXTRIBUTOBS.") Even a Journalist hero and there is affected by the Anti-Vaccination craze, but it is not often one affords so much amuse- ment combined with such utter ignorance of family matters, such as the names of his oil-spring, as did the one whose case the Free Press of last week reported. It is to be hoped the general body of the people will take a more common sense and unselfish view of this important question, than these isolated objectors to j vaccination appear to do. The following figures should certainly show the value of vaccination combined also with better sanitation :— T""a.' no ''II ueatd-rate irom femall-pox per Million Living. 1856-60 198 1875-80 82 1856-60.198 1875-80.82 1861-5 210 1881-5 88 1866-70 105 1886-90 18 1871-5 408 1891-6 24 # Have the ratepayers of Ruthin realised the true bearings of the discussion reported in the Free Press last week on the com- mittee question. While not now suggesting there has been anything done which would not have been done if the general publio had been aware of what was going on, it is only proper, in the interests of the com- munity, to bmphasise the points which underlay the speech by Mr Alderman Ezra: Roberts. Clearly, the Counoil have been doing the bulk of their business with closed doors, and one of the fundamental prin- ciples of our democracy requires that there shall be no secrecy of this kind. It is curious, therefore, to find all the champions of democracy at the meeting of the Coun- cil, with one notable exception, voting I against one of the strongest bulwarks of their faith As to the committee question, the view of the majority seems to be very much opposed to another universally ac- cepted principle of these times-the ¡ division of labour. No wonder Ruthin is slow if all the town acts up to the lead of its Council! The committee, as every sensible man knows, are intended to deal with the mass of little, routine matters that have to be transacted for the proper government of the town, and the whole Council meets, broods over and decides all questions that are important. The Sanitary Committee digests and reports upon the voluminous-or what ought to be volu- minous—case book of the Inspector, and will confer with the Medical Officer. The Highways Committee instructs the Sur- veyor as to the roads that he must repair, the streets that he must sweep, and so forth. The Estates Committee decides upon little matters relating to the halls, the recreation ground, and the other pro- perty. All that is done by all the committees is read to the whole Council, who agree or disagree therewith as they choose. No committee can act till their report is adopted; and they would ear- mark all matters of importance and transmit them to the Council for special examination and decision. ,¡, Or- The system here ouVu.. a common* sense one—of that there can be "no jjr >babi«, possible shadow of doubt," as Don Alhauibra says, there must be j i30 unseen reason or rfla°oiis why tie Council cannot see it. The, whole sixteen of grown men are to sit in solemn session upon the question of what is to be done with the stopped-up grid in 1 tV. w are to 8apaiently solve the problem Shall the tenant of the Town Hall stick a tin-tack into the wall I are to ponder prudently upon the policy to be pursued in reference to cutting the grass in the Becreation Field This kind of thing is absurd We are told that the I members of the Council will not attend committees. The Council has never seriously tried them. There have been no committees among which the members have been equitably divided. Let it be resolved to give the proposal of Mr Ezra Roberts six months' trial and at the end of that time let the negligent members be shown up publicly. The effect ought to be to stimulate them either to do their duty, or to retire and make room for those who would. • While the Denbigh Town Council were sitting on Tuesday evening, the light failed, and the Counciilors very kindly lit up the gas themselves. Apparently the gas pipes are not very air tight, for when the gas was turned on, and a match applied to the burner, there was a loud fizzing noise, which temporarily put a stop to the business. This was repeated with each burner in the gasalier. Mr D H Davies happened to he on his legs at the time, and was moving that the Sanitary Committee should have mure power! Being interrupted in his speech by the noise of the gas from a burner Mr Howel Gee was trying to light, he remarked It is almost like Gwilym Parry's bugle There was a laugh, and somebody re- torted (I think it was Mr R Bumplireys k I Roberts) Yes, bad gas very bad } gaa which produced great laughter. t Very tempting to the thirsty man are the nice looking bottles of spirits and wine < which adorn the shelves in the bars of our inns and places of refreshment within the meaning of the Act." The temptation 1 was too great for a certain resident in the Vale of Clwyd the other day, for he quietly stretched foith his hand and took a bottle of whiskey from behind a wire- netting shield. He retired to a place of privacy to taste the spirit, no doubt glee- fully anticipating the pleasure of that oparation. But, when he had got the cork off, and put some of the fluid to his lips, he met with a disappointment such as must have amply avenged his theft. The liquid was simply coloured water
A RESPECTED DENBIGH INHABITANT…
A RESPECTED DENBIGH INHABITANT FOUND DROWNED. INQUEST AND VERDICT, On Monday afternoon there was great con- sternation in Denbigh by the news that a woman had been found drowned in the King's Mills millrace. No one knew for some time who it was, and great was the anxiety dis- played for information on the point. The body was conveyed by a horas and cart belong- ing to the Asylum to her house in Love-lane. When it was known that it was the body of Mrs Sarah (Jared) Jones people seemed to hardly credit the fact. But it turned out to be too true, and the fact greatly shocked all who knew her, and deep sympathy was evoked. Mrs Jones was an old and much respected in- habitant of Denbigh, and was known and esteemed in all the surrounding district. She was the widow of the late Mr Jared Jones, for many years engineer at the Asylum, and well known in Denbigh. Mrs Jared Jones had for many years carried on a large and successful confectionery business in Vale-street, and had, therefore, come in daily contact with a large number of people of all classes, by whom she was well-known and respected. She retired from the business some four or five years ago and went to reside in a private house in Love-lane. Her neice, it appears, had been living with her for the last five weeks or so, and saw nothing the matter with Mrs Jones in the way of being depressed, only that she had a cold. M r's Jones, in addition to other relatives, leaves a son, who is at present engineer on board ship, and is at sea, and is expected home about Christmas. Inquiry shows that she had been in ill health for some months, which induced great depression. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at the Britannia Inn, Love-lane, Denbigh, on Tuesday afternoon, before the coroner, for West Denbighshire, Dr J R Hughes, Denbigh, and a jury of the following centlemen —Messrs Kobert Roberts, T Roberts, John P Jones, High-street; John Roberts, Bridge-street; Cornelius Ellis, Bridge- street; James Green, High-street; 811 Dalton, Highgate David Owen, Star shop; John Jones, 26, Love-lane; Edward J Roberts, Board School; John Jones, 70, Love-lane; John Williams, Highgate; J H Hughes, Pioneer; J LI Williams, Love-lane; and John Davies, J.P., Love-lane. Mr John P Jones, H:gh-street, was elected foreman. The Coroner said he would apologise for having called the inquest to be held there, in so small a room, but he thought that perhaps it would be better to hold it there, so that it would not be far to go to view the body. He was sure that they would all feel shocked and distressed at the sad occurrence which had called them there that day. He had known the deceased for 50 or 60 years, and she had always been respected and honoured by all who knew her. She had a good career, and as a wife and mother would be an example to all mothers. However painful it was, they had to call an inquest in such a case. The body was then viewed, and, on return- ing, the first witness called was Rebecca Hughes, neice of the deceased, who said she identified the body as that of her aunt, now lying dead. She was in the house of her aunt all morning on Monday and saw her aunt go out about half-past eleven. The deceased did not say anything particuLr to her, and only told her to take her dinner. She noticed nothing peculiar about the deceased, and there was nothing the matter t\ ith her yesterday, Monday, She had only a little cold. She (deceased) did not say anythiner to her about herself. She slept pretty well, but she (witness) did not sleep with her. The deceased did not appear depressed or in low spirits. During the whole of the five weeks she had resided with her aunt she did not think she was in low spirits. In answer to a Juror, she said, the deceased I was under the medical treatment of Dr Lloyd, and was visited by him on Sunday night last. A Juror asked why the doctor bad not been called. Mr Mills: I should like to know, as a repre- sentative of the family of the deceased, why Dr Lloyd has not been called. The Coroner, in reply, said he did not think it necessary to sammon the doctor, as the deceased had been found drowned, and he thought the evidence of the neice would be sufficient. Edward Williams, coachman at Dolbyfryd, said he met Mrs Jones on Monday morning about half-past eleven to twelve o'clock, in the Coppv field next to Cae Dai. He asked her how she was, but she did not answer the question, but asked how was Mrs Blackwall, I his mistress. He repeated the same question to Mrs Jones as to how she was and she replied taw. she wa aï; L. ;"1<1 );¡¡:¡ed or. quickly. He lIne" iiitrc, j. the matter. In answer to a jiirGV he said :Mr Jonell wae the footpath .n. the Coppy field. He did not notice her wearing apparel, and did not if she ha(i a capt- on. In answer to Mr John Davies he said she I used to stop talk to him, but this frc^on Monday, she passed on. He noticed nothing peculiar about her. John Williams, insurance agent, 10, Love- lane, said that, as near as possible, about 3.20 in the afternoon, he was going his round on business from King's Mills to Segrwyd. He completed his business at King's Mills, and he was going towards Segrwyd along the pool side. [A plan was here produced by Superin- tendent Jones, and the place explained to the jurors, snowing the pool, pathway, millrace, &c. J Proceeding along he*arrived at the top end of the pool and saw some wearing apparel lying on the ground by the side of the foot- path. He said to himself "There must be someone about here." He searched about in the rubbish, but did not at first look into the water. When he did so he saw the deceased lying in the water quite dead. He looked to be certain of death, and then went back I' to King's Mills for assistance, and called Mr Jones, the bailiff, and also Cowman Roberts and went back again to the body. They, how- ever, did not remove the body out of the water as they were too nervous to touch it, but they were certain that she was quite dead. In answer to a juror he said that part of the lace was out of the water, very slightly, just her forehead. She wag partly turned, partly on her back and side. He did not know who the deceased was, and did not think he would know who she was if he had happened to meet her in the street. In reply to other jurors be said he left the two men there and came to report to the police. He arrived in town about 4 p.m. He did not know what time the police arrived at the body. The clothes that were taken off by tbe deceased were lying about a couple of yards away. It was not a running stream, it was still water (the millrace). The clothes consisted of a loose cloak, a small shawl and an umbrella. Police-constable Pierce, Denbigh, said that abont 3.40. p.m. on Monday, John Williams came to him and told him that whilst he was proceeding along the footpath by King's Mills, be discovered some wearing apparel, and after- wards the body of a woman in the water. He proceeded there about 4 o'clock, and when he arrived, the body of the deceased had been 4 julled out of the water and was lying on the ootpath. He did not know who she was, but Dr Owen of the Asylum identified her. He ;ook hold of the deceased and found that she kvas quite stiff. There was some wearing ipparel on the footpath which were dry. Dr Dwen was present with the body when he [Pierce) arrived there, also John Jones and the cowman and two or three others. Dr Owen said that when he (the doctor) arrived there, the deceased was quite dead. He (witness) examined the place round about, and found a footmark which corresponded with the foot of the deceased. There was 110 sign of a struggle. The footmark was going towards the water, there was no other mark of any kind. The body was conveyed to the residence of the deceased in Love-lane. Mr John Davies: Was the water yellow ? I was up there to-day and it was so. Witness: No. The Coroner said he did not propose calling any more witnesses. A Juror Had the matter better not be ad- journed in order to hear the medical evidence. The Coroner said that they could only come to one conclusion, that the deceased was found drowned. He did not think it necessary that medical evidence should be called under such circumstances. It was not the uflual custom in such caRes. She was found to be quite dead when she was picked up out of the water, and the only verdict that he thought they could arrive at was, that the said Sarah Jared Jones did drown herself whilst of an unsound mind. Mr John Davies: My daughter used to visit the deceased and she saw nothing the matter with the deceased to make her suspect that she was of an unsound mind. The Coroner The deceased went for a walk, and why she did go there to that certain spot, was a question for the jury to consider. When the body was found, it was quite stiff. There was no evidence to show that there had been any foul play of any kind. Mr E J Roberts I should like to mention that it was customary for the deceased to take walks, and this one was a favourite walk of the deceased. The Coroner said that if they were not agreed that the deceased was of an unsound mind at the time, they could bring in an open veriict of found drowned. A remark was made by a juror about the Coroner changing his verdict, of not being of an unsound mind. Mr C Ellis: No one of a sound mind would do such a thing. It was proposed that the hearing be, adjourned in order to hear the medical ovi- dence. f Mr Mills As a member of the family of the deceased, I think it will be better to hear the medical evidence. Police-constable Pierce was despatched to see if Dr Lloyd was at home, but returned and said that the doctor would not be at home till halt-past seven. The Coroner: The doctor is not expected home until tialf-past seven, and then perhaps he will not arrive, so the only thing to do is to adjourn until half-past 'nine 0 to-morrow morning. Some of the jurors wished the adjournment J;he hearing to be heard the same evening, whilst some wished it at 9 a.m. the next morning, but eventually it was fixed for 9.30 a.m. All the jurors were present at the hearing of tbe doctor's evidence on the following morning. Dr Lloyd said be was a registered medical practitioner, practising at Denbigh. He had attended to the deceased for the last two years and regularly for the last two months. She had an old lung complaint, and also a diseased and irregular action of the heart. During the last fortnight before her death, the deceased was in a low state of health and mind. Her mental faculties were alright, but she was very anxious as to the state of her health, and had some forebodings that some serious illness would overtake her. He saw her on the Sunday night before her death. She was then more cheerful and was looking forward to her son's return. She suffered from erysipelas in December last, and that was the cause of her present condition. She was in the same state of mind more or less for the last two months. The irregular action of the heart would be the cause of sleeplessness, and the complaints brought about her late condition and that addedta-her mental condition. In answer to the Foreman he said that the irregular action of the heart would cause giddiness. 1 In answer to a juror he said the irregular action of the heart might cause her to fall. A sharp walk would accelerate the action of the heart. The Coroner, in summing up, said it was his duty to make a few remarks on the evidence that had been given. He was sure the pro- ceedings were very painful to all. What he had to say was to the memory of the dead and to make no reflection. They all seemed to have the interests of the case at heart, and he was sure that they would do their best with the evidence that had been given. The first evidence given wa? that of Rebecca Hughes, the neice of the deceased, who huu noticed nothing wrong with the deceased. Next came the evidence of Edward Williams, who saw Mrs Jones going for a walk through the fields. She did not stop as usual and have a talk with him, but merely asked how his mistress was and passed on. Next came the evidence of John Williams, the man who discovered the I body in the water. The first thing he saw was the wearing apparel on the bank, which con- sisted of a cloak, a shawl, and an umbrella. Why she dismantled herself so was for the jury to decide, and also for what purpose they were I left lying there ? Next came the evidence of the police officer, Pierce, who said that he was informed and ho proceeded up to the place, and found the body had been taken out of the water. It was quite stiff when he arrived, I which showed that the body must have been there for several hours. It took two hours for stiffness to M:I.. after death. Thus t);•• v had it clearly set forth that she went cvl l, u j walk and wa<i u-und drowned. Next came the | raedi-I evidence of I" Lioya. He might say that the reason why he bad not cailed for medical evidence in the first instanc*! was becaust; he tV-agfcl the evideur-e of ^he neice would t»e surhcient to prove Vfe J^-ntal condition of the deceased, and as s e had failed to do so they were quite right BA Klng *or medical evidence. As was 0_e,n- k*10 evidence she had an attack of s 3 sipelae about 6 months ago, and that was the cause of the low spirits and of her being ti-p--es,ed. She had been in failing health, and had forebodings wf a series illness. Whether or not she went to the place purposely or not they could not say, all that was clear was that she took of some off her things and put them on the bank, and was found drowned. They could not bring in the verdict of accidental death. They must say that she was found drowned; though it would perhaps be more reasonable for them to say that she drowned herself whilst of an unsound mind. It would be no reflection on the memory of the dead if they did so. It was a most painful duty he knew. He would leave the matter in their hands to decide. Mr J Lloyd Williams said he would like to mention that Dr Owen had tried artificial respiration on the deceased for a considerable time. The Coroner then retired, the jury being left to themselves, and the verdict arrived at was That the said Sarah Jared Jones was found drowned in the millrace near King's Mills on the 14th inst., but there is not sufficient evidence to prove how she got into the water." The deceased was 72 years of age.
THE FUNERAL
THE FUNERAL The funeral, on Thursday, was strictly private and as follows :— 1st carriage, Rev J Charles, and Dr Lloyd. 2nd. Mr Edward Mills, and Mr E Mil!?, junr., Mr Thomas Morris (Chester), and Mr WiiiUm Jones (Birkenhead). 3rd, Mr Thomas Batten (Chapel-street), Mr Richard Jones (Head Attendant, Asylum), Mr Ellis Williams, and Mr Evan Jones (Rhyl). 4th and 5th carriage contained the Deacons and other friends at Swan-lane Chapel. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr J Morris Davies, builder and contractor, Highgate, Denbigh who also made the coffin, which was of polished oak with brass mountings. The funeral was held under the Burials' Act, the Rev J Charles officiating.
DENBIGH MUNICIPAL BYE-ELECTIONS.
DENBIGH MUNICIPAL BYE- ELECTIONS. There are practically two vacancies in the Town Council, the one caused by the election of Mr Robert Owen to the aldermanic chair, and the other, though prospective, is none the I; less sure, a one of the present Councillors is to I be elected to the aldermanic chair vacated by Mr T J Williams which one it will be depends entirely on circumstances. The Liberal party, as represented by the club, however, are actively engaged in arrang- ing candidates for the vacant seat of Coun- cillors. A largely-attended meeting was held at the Club on Wednesday evening, when four names were before the meeting, namely, Mr John Davies, Love-lane, who has already com- menced his canvass Mr David Jones, Gwynfa; L Mr W H Evans; and Mr Griffith Jones, Eglwys Wen farm. As regards the first seat, Mr John Davies, who submitted himself to the meeting and gave the pledges asked, was selected. With reference to the other vacancy, Mr DavH Jones had been urgently pressed to stand by a g-oodly number. He however expressed himself willing to do so, but only on his own conditions; one being that he should have an entirely free hand, that he should not be regarded as the representative of the club only, but a free and unfettered representative of the ratepayers at large, as he was on the last occasion secondly, that he would give no pledge whatever on the aldermanic question, but should have an open mind and a free will to deal with it as he conscientiously thought right when the question arose and thirdly, he positively refused to canvass, believing it to be contrary to the spirit of the Ballot Act, though he was prepared to appeal to every elector by his address and to address a public meeting and express his opinions on local questions. He further mado it quite clear in the most straightforward and yet gentlemanly way, that if these conditions were not agree- able, or if the party would prefer for any other reason to have another candidate, he did not wish to have Lis name put forward, but was prepared to at once stand aside. There was a long discussion and the claims of Mr W H Evans were also put forward, but the agricul- tural element present strongly ureed that the farmers were entitled to another member in the Council, and the name of Mr Griffith Jones was strongly urged as a suitable candidate bv this section of the meeting. Mr Jones was at first very unwilling to stand, but on being strongly pressed and appreciating the very graceful way in which Mr David Jones had expressed himself as not wishing to stand in the way of any other cauaidate, .Mr Jones consented and was fully adopted by the meeting. So that the Liberal Club official candidates" will be Messrs John Davies, Love- lane and Mr Griffith Jones, Eglwys Wen. There can be no doubt that Mr David Jones, who in voars cmn>> hv wont in D.ol, .r.nlrl « P> -v 'J" ..1"- vuoilt, nuiuu nave been a strong and popular candidate, whilst the party have certainly set aside a very able and intelligent man in the person of Mr W H Evans. We have not heard of any inde- pendent candidate yet, though many persons of both parties are urging Mr John Thomas Hughes to come forward, but he declinns for the present.
A VISIT TO LLEWENI DAIRY SCHOOL.
A VISIT TO LLEWENI DAIRY SCHOOL. We extract the following from the Liverpool Courier, written for them by "a special correspondent" One day last week I had the opportunity of visiting "the Dairy School at Lleweni-hall, near Denbigh, and there witnessed an interesting new departure in elementary teaching. I found the intelligent head of the school, Miss Roberts, in one of the spacious dairies, surrounded by twelve clean and neatly dressed girls of ages varying from 11 to 14 years. The girls belonged to the neighbouring national school at Bodfari and were receiving a course of 21 lessons in dairy woik, as part of their regular school in- struction. There were four churns at work, and each churn was in charge of a party of three, who took turns in working the churn. Miss Roberta assured me that when the class began, many of the girls knew nothing what- ever of dairy work. I can only say that at the end of the course they had all become more or lees efficient butter makers. I The churn having been prepared, a certain amount of cream was measured out to each party of girls, who, having tested the tem- perature with the thermometer, proceeded to churn. The whole process of butter-making was then carried out without assistance from Miss Roberts, though of course, her over watchful eye was present. Each party of girls exercised their collective discretion in deciding when to stop churning, also in washing and straining the butter, in working it on the butter-worker, and finally in making it UP into neat half-pound pats ready for market. All this was carried out almost without a word from Miss Roberts, proviug that during the previous lessons very efficient teaching had #6i! me^ attention on the part 0 pupjlS) ancj tlbis was even more evident from the answer, which I obtained from some of the elder girls as to the theory t" well as the practice of the work. A very limited number of schools are for- tunate enough to have a dairy school within reach, but wherever possible no better extra subject can be takan up by any country school. The work is very interesting to the girls, and as useful as interesting. The learn easily, quietly, and well, and not the least valuable part of what they acquire is -■ lesson of the extreme importance of gener lesson of the extreme importance of gener cleanliness, which is impressed upon them. The opening of the College Farm at Bang at one end of the scale, and the K,er dairying in elementary schools at the 0 seem to show that there is a real determina; j at any rate in North Wales, that ia!? education shall no longer be allowed
'"i. ; !CORRESPONDÊNCE.I
'"i. CORRESPONDÊNCE. I WRETCHED STATE OF DENBIGH ROADS To Editor of the k b; ± havu on previous concerns payer drawn the attention, of^wh ancl to. to the deplorable state of otir st an the day, Wednesday (Market day, worse than country folk are in town), tney decenfc persons ever; in fact, too dirty?for an fco do to cross them from side to c ration men shopping. I noticed 10 three inches deep scraping the pudding (two j ^1 m places) this morning^^ gw<jpt c]Lfm were not all the m have the town fairly the previous day so as peopl 7 clean ^Se s'? If one goe, toVthi^ XL'TS tb7 «<i win. trade of the town and ourselves must of neces- sity so to the dogs- It Ts a sad pity that some of our Councillors cannot see the injury they are causing trade through allowing the town to be in such a filthv state. By-the-bye, is it true that the Steam Roller, when it reached St ARph. jibbed at the thought of going to Denbigh ? The following were a few of the remarks made by people to-day (1) Well I Denbigh is always dirty, but more so to-day than ever. (2) I and my horse and trap stuck in the mud below the railway bridge and had to seek assistance to reach the top of the town. (3) A lady said, "Never shall I come to Denbigh again to do my shopping, for I have sdoilecl. my clothes* These remarks vvill.^ no doubt, be pooh- poohed by some, but if tuose people bmt t>hr>»w they would find that the trade of Denbigh at present is none too brisk, and must still decline unless the Corporation are whipped up to do their duty by using blue stone and not the rubbish that is now put on the roads. The town must of necessity be boycotted by all decent and respectable people if something is not done.—Apologising for the length of my e, letter, yours, Ac., A RATEPAYER.
RUTHIN.'
RUTHIN. OTHER RUTHIS NEWS will be found on p&ge 6. FANCY BAZ.\AR.- Y esrday (Thursday), a Fancy Bszfkar and American Sale wurl- held at the Brynhyfryd School, in aid of the filnds of Ruthin Church. It wa-a a thoroughly suecesa- ful affair. We reserve details till next wk, SuccBai OF A LOCAL POULTRY BissDEa.— At the annual show of the Chester Fanciers' Association on Wednesday and Thursday, Mr R Roberts, 70, Borthyd, Kuthin, won the first prize in the any variety class, with bis splendid Houdan cock. BTJTHIN MARKET, MONDAY.—Butter, 13 per lb; fowls, 3s to 49 per couple; eggs, 8 to 9 for la; new red wheat, 8a 9d to 9j 3d per 1681bs malting barley, 8a to 9a 6d per 1471b3; grinding barley, 7d 6d to 8s per 1471bs; old oats, 68 to 78 per 1051ba; new oats, 5a to 69 per 1051bS; potatoes, 5s to 7s per hobbet; fat pigs, 3d per lb; porkers, Bid per lb; stores, 3td per lb; sows, 2td. CONSXBVATIVS CLOB.—There v,,Il be smok- ing concert at this Club on Wednesday evening next, from eight o'clock to 9-30, being the second of the series. It is also proposed to have a billiard handicap, Mr J Jenkins having been appointed the handicapper. Members who would like te enter are requested to give their names to the Secretary and caretaker, Mr T J Kickman. The annual meeting of the club will be held in the last week of Novembar, rhll FIBB BRIGADB CONCRRT.-This concert takes place next Thursday evening, and the aadienco are respectfully requested to be in their places at eight sharp. Mr Loui Parry will sing entirely different songg to ihoae he gave the other week. Mr Templer Saw, and she other performers, together with the Kine- matographe will make up an entertainment, wa believe, the like of which has not bean seen in Rutbin for years. Apply to Rou", and Sou for the plan, Tas CHIUSTMA.3 SHOW.—The schedule for the I show, on December 15th next, has been issued, i ud posted to all whose addriissei3 had been reoeived by the Secretary, and it any have been ommitted they will oblige by renewing their I applications. Special attention should be paid to the Art Section, for this section will close on the let of December, when the exhibits must be in thehandi of the Secretary, for submission to I the judges, and in order that they may be properly displayed in the hall. All other entries must be in by December 7th, and this year the committee bare resolvad that the date fixed for closing shall not be exceeded, and, therefore, exhibitors are earnestly asked not to forget the date upon which entries will finally close, A misprint has crept into the pchedule, as the list of judges appears to indicate ¡,L_L 1\ n.¡ .1, ma I luia i/ftviu uijuooiuij auu iui o Lvecb, Tymawr Farm, Tremerchion, ate to act separately, whareas they will judge together in the classes assigned to them, namely, eggs, butter, dressed poultry, honey and bread. An- other correction to be made in the printed list of judges is that the photographs will be judged by the Editor of The Amateur Photographer," not of Amateur Photography." DBATH AND FUNEBAL OF MRS ELIZABETH JONES.—On the 7ih inst., at Llanfwrog Church. Ruthin, the interment took place of the mortal remains of the late Mrs Elizabeth Jones, widow of the late Mr Lewis Jones, of the Turf Smithy. Mra Jones some time ago was hart on the foot with some rusty iron impliment, and blood poisoning eniiiiiid. The disease proved to be intractable, and gradually the injury became very serious. She was taken to the Infirmary, at Denbigh, with the view to the leg being amputated, but when she arrived there she was never in a fit condition to stand the operation, and she died there on the 3rd inst., at the age of 62 years. We are desired by the family to state that they are exceedingly grateful to the Infirmary staff and nurses for the great attention bestowed on the unfortunate sufferer, and they are convinced that every- thing was done that sculd be done to give her relief. The Rev J F Beeoe, B.A., rector, offici- ated, and the tuneral was largely attended. The mourners were Mr William Jones, BOH Mr John Lewis Jones, son, of Bainhill, neax Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Evans, daughter and aon-in-law, of Livtrpool; Mr TVilliam Jones, brother; Mrs Edwardp, sister-in-law; and Mr and Mrs William Pierce, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mrs Jones, Gwyddelwern, sister; and Mrs Parry Jones, cousin. Two beautiful wreaths were upon the coffin from Mra Hughes and Mr Homer Hughes, Minyclwyd. Among those present were 25 of tL-Q employeesof Messrs B Ellis and Son, Mr William Jone, son of the deceased being engaged at the works.
LLANFAIR D.C.
LLANFAIR D.C. TBCHNICAT, INBTBUCTIOK.—^Glasses in the principles of agriculture were inaugurated at Llanfair on Wednesday e*en1,?G' a,*°0 number of membsrs were enrolled. The classes wil? commence at Llanelidan on Wednesday "t th8 National School, and the oommittee cordUlly invite all to be present, who take lively interest in agriculture.
GRAIGFECHAN.
GRAIGFECHAN. AN ^valid^CONVALEBC^T.-The numerous friends of Mr Teddy Roberts, whoec mother is the proprietor of the Three Pigeons." fechan, will be pleased to hear that after his severe illness at Southport, he is now, thanks| to the skilful treatment of Dr A J Charlick, of f ^dale, Soulthport, and the excellent nursing of Nurse Duffy, sufficiently convalescent to re turn home for a complete change and rest. He Mtw Wu.r.iAMS-—On Wednesday the fungal %ok place at the ■ 1 *rlr Rr'S|b Chut oi > of tbv remanis o £ the v •?, 1-8 William- wife of Mr Edward >' >uiams. of T'y Coon 'Jcha, O-raigfechan, Mm Williams, who had attai:>♦-•<* '^he age of 76 years, had resided ali her life m th.o village, and was one of the oldest members of a?0 i^raigfecban Congregational Church, in the Sunday School of which she was a teacher jor many years. She was a v,erV,,mC0 ? Jady, of genial disposition, und kindly in her treatment of neighbours. During her i lness she was medically attended by Mr J Medwyn I Hughes, the Mavor of Buthin. The minister who performed the funeral service at the house Was the Rev T Eli Evans, pastor of the Graig- fechan and Pwllglas Congregational Churches, and at the Parish Church the service was rendered by the Rev Basil M Jones, vicar. The mourners were Mr Allen Williams, the only surviving son of the deceased, and Mrs Williams, his wife. Mr John Williams, Ruabon, brother, and Mrs Mary Jane Hughes, Ty mawr, Ruabon, cousin There was a large attendance of friends and acquaintances, m- cluding the following MessrsiJohn Jones, Penybryn; Albert Roberts, f yddynucha; James Owen, White Horse, Llanfair Joseph Jones, Ty Brith; and Joseph Dav.es Gra.g- fechan • Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, Tnree Piceone;" Miss Hannah Hughes, Vale view; Miss Grace Jones, Rockliffe Messrs Ishmael Roberts, Graig Edward Jones, Tyucha; John Smith Brvn: and Robert Jones, Waen Grocren • Mr and Mrs William Beech, Tyddyn Ucha Mr and Mrs Peter Parry, Fron Fawr Messrs Joel Jones, Caerwys; John- Jonf Pentremethiant; Powell Evans, blacksmith Goodman, grocer; and NVdham rntc^ar Graigisa; Mrs John Goodman, Mrs Davies, Mr W F ^carlet^T Jones Hollow Jones, Wrexham ^r^n\^rF^ans?Ruahon- farm, Wrexham and Mrs f ™ ^ciently Mr William Davies, of Graigfecl^n carried out the duties of undertaker =-
LLANGERNIEW'. LUAAL
LLANGERNIEW'. LUAA L THE ALLEGED MURDEB. j iif nort of this case is given under Llanrwst 1 n.ws^vnd a full report of the inquest, held to- dav, will be given in next week a Free Prat,
------BCROUGH O.r' DENBIGH.
BCROUGH O.r' DENBIGH. Triennial Election of the School Board, December 5th, 18S8. LADIES AND Gentlemen. The last period of 3 years for which you elected me as one of your Representatives expires on the above date. yoars ago you favoured me with your vrm Confidence, and three times since you have renewed the same. Once more I confidence^ y°U for a reaewal of have7 aPlwaysPlSei0"taVrG 'h° ™mc ™ of the Schools T UP* e "ftci<mcy reasonable and 'moa is necessary to meet ad;lt"re Education Department in Accommodation, Sanitation, 6pro ° repair. But beyond that I am not willing to go. Efficiency at the least possible cost is my motto. I confidently believe that the majority of the Electors wish every Denomination io be represented on the Board. That ^eing so, I trust in the forthcoming Election you will give me an adequate measure of your support. If you will do so, I will serve yon as faithfully in the future as I have done in the past. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, 2223n26 WILHELM KEEPFER
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