Denbighshire Free Press

RITUALISM IN ST. ASAPH WORKHOUSE. CANDLES AND CROSS REMOVED. The religious discussions which have I recently taken placa in the St Asaph Union assumed a fresh aspect on Friday, when the presence of ritualistic symbols on I the altar in the Workhouse Chapel gave rise to heated arguments. Mr Robert Griffiths lLLllJfair) asked for a list of the preachers who officiated in the Workhouse last Sunday. The Chairman stated that the Rev D W Davies, senior vicar of St Asaph, officiated in the morning, and Mr Boaz Jones, Denbigh, in the evening. Mr R Griffiths Was there any friction between Mr Boaz Jones and the Master last. Sunday morning ? The Master: Not that I am aware of. Mr Griffiths Did he ask you to remove anything from the altar ? The Master Ho said that unless the candles and cross were removed from the altar he would not conduct the service. I said "very well," and he went up to the pulpit and took down the candles and the cross. Mr Griffiths Did he ask you to remove them ? The Master No he did not. Mr Griffith Were you present at the service ? The Master Yes. I am present at all the services whether they are conducted by Nonconformists or Churchmen, I never miss a service. Mr Griffiths Did you attend this par- ticular service ? The Master: No. Mr Griffiths That is what I wanted to know. Why did you not attend ? The Master I differed from Mr Boaz Jones, and I thought I would derive more benefit by retiring to my private room and reading my Bible than by attending this service- Mr Griffiths Where did these things come from The Master They were given to the chapei with other things- Mr Griffiths Are they a necessity. ? The Master When, tiiic chapel was built and furnished some years ago it wag decided by this Board that the Church and I Nonconformist ministers of the district were to minister to our people. I could see at the time that there was likely to be some friction, and I advised our people to bury their differences seeing we were expected to worship in one chapel and meet our God there. Al! the Nonconformist ministers who have conducted services here have ex- pressed to me the pleasure it has given them, and asserted that they have never ministered to a more devout congregation. I venture to assert you will not find within a radius of 100 miles from here a better service. Mr Griffiths Except last Sunday. The Master Yes. Mr Griffiths: I should like to know where they came from and why the Master refused to take them away when Mr Boaz: Jones requested 1iw to do so. We object to them in our chapels. If the High Church friends want them, let them have them by all means when they are con- ducting their own services. But when they are objected to by Nonconformists it is the duty of the Master to remove them. The Master: The Nonconformists do not object to them. I have asked Noncon- formist ministers since the previous dispute with regard to this matter, whether they I wished 0 them to be removed, and they replied Certainly not. We have agreed to sink our diilerences in this building, so let them remain." j Mr Joseph Jones (Llandudno) thought it only fair to the Master that he should be told what the complaint is igain-t hioi. I He had heard it stated that Mr Jones, after removing the things, gave out a hymn in English, and that the gentleman who conducted the singing, and who, be understood, was the Master, left the room. As it appeared, the service was not to be upset by the leader of the singing turning his back on it. Mr Boaz Jones gave out a Welsh hymn and started the singing him- self. We ought to know whether this i-s the case. The Chairman The Master has already said that he did go out because of Mr Jones's action, and I do not think it necessary to go into the matter any further. The Vice-chairman If I am not mis-: taken the Board decided some time ago that these services should only be con-' ducted by ordained ministers, and if so Mr Boaz Jones has no right to officiate here, The Clork, in reply to the Chairman, said he believed such a resolution was passed. Mr Joseph Jones Is it a fact that the late Mr Thomas Gee asked the Master to remove these things ? The Master No, Mr Gee walked in advance of me, and removed them himself (laughter). M r R Griffiths handed in a notice of motion that he would move a resolution with regard to retaining the cross and candles on the altar.

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(Copyright, ) RURAL LIFE. BY A SON OF THE SOIL. ABOUT SILKTES. Attention has of late been rp-dravrn to this variety, and I was pleased to note in Poultry a week or two ago, a capital illustrated article on a breed respecting which ];H' ';r.^u. 1\ C^puoii, of Uley, Gloucestershire, has for yean uphold the reputation of Silkies, and anyone ho has been privileged to look round v-:e lamcus runs on the hillside leading from the -lttle town of Dursley will agree with aie that having seen Silkies at their best. <,1>1 could scarcely avoid becoming enamoured of them. These are, however, of little commercial value, M they are small in size and dark in flesh, but A SILKY FOWL. their habits and appearance make 'them very popular with fanciers who have good runs and like to see handsome poultry in their paddocks or about the lawn. They differ from other breeds in that their feathers are not webbed, Imt appear like threads of soft silk. They have dark or piirnle coloured faces and combs, e«d the hens arc most steady sitters and make capital mothers. In this way they are very useful where small breeds have to be reared, for as sitters they are not to be excelled. When first introduced into England it was thought oar variable climate would prove most unsuitable, but the experience of those fortunate enough to rear them has proved that they are easily acclimatised. THE PLANTAIN LILY OF JAPAN. The plant inquired about by J. K." is the Funkia, or hardy plantain lily of Japan. It develops its foliage to a greater size if grown in partial shade, such as in woodlands and shady walks. It is a hardy herbaceous plantideveloping ornamental foliage early in spring, and in JAPANKSE PLANTAIN LILT. J summer and autumn it throws up a proItunon or lily-like dowtr spikes. The leaves ran^e in size from tifce miniature to the gigantic, and in colour from pale and glaucous green and deep metallic grey to golden and variegated. All are frand plants for edgings, especially on shady orders, while the large-leaved sorts are par- ticularly suitable for naturalisation in wild gardens, or as distinctive objects in the grass of pleasure parks, &c. For pot-culture under glass all the funfcias are suitable, but very effective indeed are subcordata grandiflora, sieboldiana major and the varieties of iindulata. The aurea species of the latter throws out young foliage of a bright golden colour in the early summer with lilac flowers later on. A more handsome plant my correspondent could not cultivate. A DOCSEHOLD OR DAIRY PRESS. The little press of which I give an illustra- tion was awarded a special bronze medal by the British Dairy Farmers' Association, clear proof of its value. My North country correspondent, therefore, may give it a trial, and if the agent whose name ana address I have sent him does not stock the prese. he should apply to the II makers, also mentioned in iiiy letter. It is specially suitable fur the manufacture of all kinds of cream and soft cheese, for which it is unequjalled; the larger sizes are slso useful for ( I I supplied by tne same firm, iN'euchatel moulds, including stand and knife for twelve cheeses, co.ting., about 10s. whilst the paper for moulds can be* got for 3s. per thousand, and the straw mats, also mentioned, for 3s. per dozen. My correspondent need not apologise for having troubled me for this information. I am always pleased to do anything of this kind for my readers. FFATHEII-EATING. A complaint to which many cage-birds are subject is the hubit of feather-eating. It often j arises from gross condition of the system through ovtT-fee'unc, and is also brought about through the bird being troubled will:, insect pests, often ¡' found in old cages. These troublesome creatures lurk in cracks and crevices during the day, sallying forth at night to attack the poor captive; they are very minute, and easily escape observation, their natural colour being a greyish- brown, but when distended with the blood of their victims they are bright red in colour and more easily seen. A cage so infested should be scalded with boiling water, and when dry the crevices painted with Fir-tree-oil, and the bird well dusted with Pyrethrum powder. The loss of feathers is sometimes caused through general debility or from lack of some of the elpments necessary to the elaboration of new feathers. In this case it is well to supply carbonate's and I phosphates of lime, such as are contained in ¡ cuttle-fish-bone-in fact, there is nothing better for keepiiig cage-birds in health than the latter, a pieer- being placed between the wires of the cage for them to nibble at. A HOP-YARD PEST. Hop dogs do not form a new breed of canine character, says a writer in Farm, Field und Fire- side, but they are really larvae, or caterpillars, known as hop dogs. The farmer will often have notic-ed that his fruit trees, the hawthorn hedges, as well as rose trees, have been eaten by the caterpillar of some moth, and he will find, also, that the oak, birch, and hazel trees, and hedges, have been likewise attacked. He will have observed that pieces are eaten out of the leaves, sometimes at the edge of the leaf, and some- times from the middle. Another section of the farm on which the caterpillars are found is that devoted to the growth of hops, aDd sometimes the damage dono by them is very severe. The hop deg moth is supposed to have received its name from two little tufts which issue from its head. Some of them are very ravenous eaters. There are three species of moths, which are all known as hop dogs. They are the pale tussock moth, the vapourer moth, and the old tale. In hop gardens washes are used, composed of quassia and soft soap, and where this is well applied, it makes the leaves too bitter for the caterpillar to eat, and thus the plant is saved. And a dressmg of this character might be applied with good effort on all hedges and trees where this injury has been, or is being, inflicted, Where this trouble is met with, and it is not at all uncommon, hand picking the larvae, and the destruction of the eggs or the cocoons, would very soon have an effect in lessening their numbers. It is too often the case that farmers, and gardeners too, neglect to take pre- cautions against some pests, much to the loss of the occupier of the land, as a very small outlay in prevention would very frequently save a considerable sum in the value of trees and plants, and especially is this the case in nurseries, where, however, more care is usually bestowed en the growing stock. GAS LIMINE. As soon as the crops are removed from the soil a substantial dressing of gas lime may be given J to advantage. In far away the majority of I gardens in England creature pests, such as wire- worms, slugs, snails, brown grubs, besides many others, are plagues of magnitude. Now is the time to settle them, and fresh gas lime is the agent. It is no use complaining when the. ground is in crop, because such a potent dressing may not be given then. Where, however, ground can be spared from cropping until the middle of March the gas lime may be applied now at the rate of about three parts of a ton to a. rood of ground, and it, will settle the lot of pests, fertilise the soil, and leave the latter in kind urder I for cropping. But the liine must not be applied carelessly, else it wilJ leave the soil sterile for a season. Every gardener should test the strength ot the dressing on small plots cf ground, so that he may give enough without giving too much, lor too lktle is no good scarcely, and too much is destruction to vegetable life.' It is always necessary to withhold planting for five months after a sufficiently h* avy application. Properly applied it is the most valuable dressing that can be given.

EGG SUPPLY. Will any of my readers able to supply new laid eggs up to five hundred per week kindly com- municate with me ? I have an offer from a dealer to make a contract to take this quantity. I ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. F. W. W. (Durban.) Have forwarded your letter to the makers.

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'I RHYL. LIFEBOAT SATURDAY. On Saturday the annual lifeboat demonstration was held at Rhyl, and despite the lateness of the season was a decided pnecesB. The procession was bright and weil attended. Herr de MersyL- Military Band headed the demonstration, and was followed by the new self-righting lifeboat, the tubular boat recently placed on the Rbyi station being under repair. Mr E H Williams' Minstrel Troupe joined in the procession and assisted in collecting funds for the lifeboat. Among those who also assisted were the Rbyl and Bhuddlan Fire Brigade, under the com- mand of Captain Parry and Captain W Conwy Bell. Prizes were awarded for the cyclists' parade. the following being the winners :—Best LlllCY dressed cjelisr: 1, Mr A Jones; 2, Mr J Williams, secretary of the Rhyl Cyoliug Club 3, Master F Kirk, High-street. Most comically dressed cyclist: 1, Mr C Snowden 2, Mr D R Jones, ex-captain of the Rhyl Cycling Club. Messrs Charles Connah and Co sent a number of motor cars to join the piocession. In the evening the lifeboat was successfully launched in the presence of a large gathering of speota- tors. after which the crew gave an exhibition or lit--saving off the pier. Mr H T Roberts, Fern Bank, was the hon secretary, and Mr J R Roberie, organising secretary for the orth of England Saturday Lifeboat Fund, was present 17 during the day and took part in the arrange- ments.

SCENE AT HOLYWELL BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At Fiiday's meeting of the Holywell Roard of Guardians an extraordinary discussion took of Guardians an extraordinary discussion took placc vvjth reference to a pauper in i h,- parish ..¡; Lcdfiog. The Iier Watl»in Williams, rector of !1La£"{;b, a month ago alleged that the pauper, an old man of 77, had br-en earning IDS a week during the harvest. Th« olfic r now presented a repjri showing that the и.verayn weekly earnings of the old man were 4-< 9d. A hefctc-d discussion fciiowed, in the us -d, i r the cmrse of which the Rector was called to order, — Mr W Roberts (Mostyn) contended it was ry ivuch to the credit of the dd mat) that he should turn "JUt to work B t his age (near, hear) —The Rev W Williams I idmire the old man, and I only mentioned his case to shew how things are going on in this Union. It is a disgraee to the whole Board; and here you are, not thanking me, but screening yourselves.— A scene of disorder followed, several members desiring to speak altogether, amid cries of "Order." Ultimately it was proposed and seconded that the relief to the old man should be ooatinued—The Rev W Williams." As one here I protest against it. I will write to the Local Government Botrd.-The Chairman Do so. I shall thank you to do so.—Mr Trevor Jones said he did not believe the old man had been getting 15s a week.—The Rev Watbn Williams: I should be sorry to think the man who told me told a lie.—The proposition was carried by a large majority, the Rector protest- ing and expressing his intention of writing to the Local Government Boftrd.

MINING PROSECUTION IN FLINTSHIRE. A QUESTION OF LIABILITY. I At the Mold Petty Sessions on Monday, before Messrs P Tatton Davies-Cooke (in the chair), H Lloyd Jones, and J T Morgan, a case I of considerable importance from a mining point of view was heard. The defendant was Captain Rowley Conwy, and he was summoned for allowing a pit shaft, in the district of I Hendre, near Mold, situated in a wood ad- joining the main road between Mold and Denbigh, to remain unfenced. The prosecution was on behalf of the Treasury, on the informa- tion of Mr Foster, one of Her Majesty's In- spectors of Mines. Mr Cartwright, jun., ot Chester, represented the Treasnrj, and Mr Gamlin; of Bhyl, was for the defence.—Mr Gamlin said they admitted this shaft was dangerous and unfenced. The only question was whether Captain Conwy was liable? This was a question of law and not of fact at all. There was a footpath running through the wood, and if it were not for this fact they would not be liable at all. The shaft was within four t feet of the footpath. They admitted they were the owners of the mine, but they contended, I according to the reading of the Act, that the person to whom the mine bad o^en leaped was responsible. A take-note had been granted to a Mr Robert Davie", and the htter had ntered into a contract with the defendant to take over the minerals on the estate, and to effectually fence the works, Arc. He submitted that the proper person to be summoned was Mr Davies and not Captain Conwy. They acknowledged they were the absolute owners ul ntj uiiiic, but uigfil that before the prosecution came to them they must Eummon the immediate lessee.—Mr (art- wright, in reply, said the "take-note" between Captain Conwy and Mr Davies con- tained certain covenants, but whatever was contained in that "take-note" was simply a matter between Captain Conwy and Mr Davies. He urged that according to Section 13 of the 1 Act, Captain Conwy was the party reepoaaible to the proseention.-A rnagstrate asked what the date of the last note-take was, and the answer was the 1st of July this year.—Mr Gamlin stated a take-note had previonaly keen granted since 1865.-After some consider- ation, the Chairman intimated that the Bench considered the mine bad not been abandoned, and therefore that Captain Conwy was not primarily responsible for the fencing of it—Mr Cartwright asked for a case to be seated.—The Chairman: We dismiss the case as against Captain Conwy,—Mr Cartwright repeated his request for a case to be stated for the higher court. They considered Captain Conwy liable, and his instructions from the Treasury were to ask for a case, on the ground that Captain Conwy, the owner of the minerals, was re- sponsible under this section. The Chairman We don t admit that.—Mr Cartwright said a 'take-note" did not relieve the owner of the minerals. The Chairman said they understood the question to be whether the mine was Mft ?°lTMr Cartw^ht' Of course Mi Danes is liable to Captain Conwy.—After ^ni«r.COaJer9&tioB' Mr Cartwright said he fu • a CMw <*> be Stated, and it WAR derstood this would be granted in the usual course.

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I LLANFAIB D.C. I THB RECENT CONCFIRT.-Ill the reportøf Mrs Harrower's concert the sonjiB attributed to Mr Thomas were suag by Mr Wood of Bryny. fi'yocn. POPULAR RAILWAY OYRICIAL.- -Mr Charles Evans, the station master of Eyarih, has just been promoted to Budorgan Station, Anglesea. During the whole time lit Brant! has resided St Eyarth he has invariably proved himself to be most obliging, efficient and straightforward, and upon hearing of his promotion and depart- ing from the heighbourhood, the residents of the district of Eyarth Station have decided tc record thir appreciation ot the maricr in which he has discharged his duties 'Jy present- ing him with a purse of morcy, accompanied by an illuminated testimonial. HARVEST F z STI L. -'r he thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church on Wednesday, faept 13tb, in beautiful weather and with every manifestation of joyfulness. 1The cplendid jubilee flag floating on the top of i the church tower announced to the parish and neighbourhood that the village was en f6te." The festival was fitly begun with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., at which a goodly number ot the parishioners assembl. Next came English evensong at 3 p.m., "hi was fally choral, the congregation heartily joining in the singing of the psalms and hymns. A very striking and eicqueat sermon was preached by the Rev Canon Fletcher, M.A. vicar of Wrexham. The church had been most tastefully decorated, fruit, flowers and corn were sent by the Hon Mrs Hewitt, Mrs Jones- Mortimer, Mrs Ciry, Mrs Hfrtower, Mrs S Owen, Mr Kellett, Mr Hugh Jones. Llysfasi, Mr Morris, Gartb^jnan, Mr Thomas, Pla. ici, Mr Williams jeias Enion, and Mr R H Pugh. The f jl'«;ng laciies were the decorators M, re Ba, ii Jones and Mies Willis, The Misses 1 Pr ston, Mrs PLd the Misses Scales, Miss Adams, iiiss A^u-.s Jones, Mise Basil Jones, Miss Baxter, and Miss Llojd. The following g-uflemen assisted m the work Messrs J C Wt-.t,n, Seiv.yn, Christr.yher and George Basil Jo lea and Ptrcy Thoresby Jones. Tea was given bv the vicar io his parishioners in the schoolroom at 4.30. The joytul day was ended with Welsh eveni-ong at 7 p.m., which was fu'ly chora., with a very ei quenl and appro- priate sermon by the Rev John Owen, B.A., vicar of Bryu-glwys. The ciergy who took part in the services besides the above-named were the Rev Basil M Jones (vicar), Rev Walter Jenkins (curate), and the Rev W L Hughes, vicar of Crynant, near Neath. The organists who rendered excellent service were Mr H C Basil Jones and Mr Chnstmae Jones. As a substantial fruit of the thanksgiving, the sum of £ 8 3s 4d was contributed through the offertory in aid cf the St Apaph Diocesan Societies, in addition to a handsome collection which was made quite recently in aid of the Diocesan Clergy Susientation Fund. The vicar and his parishioners, who, for several year* past, have endeavoured to do their best in the matter, have taken note of what was so well said at the reeent Diocesan Conferetc^ in relation to the support of these diocesan insti- tutions. and they intend resolutely to continue their elloits.

BODFARI. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. On Tuesday next the Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held in the Parish Church, Bodfari. The special preacher will be the Rev Owes Jones, the reetor of Nantglyn. The English orvice will be at 3 p.m., %nd the Welsh service at 6.30 p.m., and the collections will be in aid of the Denbigh Infirmary.

LLAN8ANNAN. SCHOOL TBBAX.—Mrs Wynne Torke gave another treat this year tc the school children on Thursday last. The scholars assembled at the schools early in ti-e afternoon. They were formed in professions, and thus marched to Plas In Cornel; led by their teachers. The ranke were adorned with flags and banners. They were kindly welcomed by their hostess and soon they sat down at tee tables. Havisg satisfied themselves there, they went to aB adjoining field wher»4he r<<m under of the day was spent in races and games. The rain, how- ever, came down in torrents and put an end to all out-door spotts. Before leaving each ohild was presented with a bun, Mrs Wynne Yorke addressed a few wordii to the children hoping they would attend school during the coming year better than the past.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messrs. R. D. & J. B, Fraser, of Prinoea Street, Ipswich, (established einee 1833), buy old false teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return of post the utmost value; or, if pre- ferred, they will make you the best, offer, hold the teeth over for your reply. If.giagmoe necessary, apply to Messrs. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich. — 775n25 TEACHER'S

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HENLLAN. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL is to be held at Henllan Church. Thursday next, the 28th inst. The English service will be at 3.15 p.m., and the Welsh service at 7.15. The preacher at both services will be the Rev Dan Edwards, vicar of Rhyl.