Denbighshire Free Press

DENBIGH AND DISTBJLCT NEW CURATE.—Mr J Walter Lloyd, the new assistant curate of Denbigh, will be ordained on Trinity Sunday, the 25th of this month. ADULTS BAPTISMS. -At the Baptist uhapel, on Sunday last two persons were baptised by the Rev Jonah Lewis, minister, after the morning service. CORONATION SOUVKNIRS.—-T and S H Ashford beg to announce that they have secured some most handsome Coronation tea caddies, wish portraits of the Royal Family, the Houses of Parliament, &c. thereon, which contain lib of choice tea. To each purchaser of one of these caddies of tea at 2s. T and S H Ashford will present up to the time of the Coronation a handsome portrait of King Edward VII. The caddies and portrait can be seen in their windows.—Advt. FORTHCOMING RUMMAGE SALE.—Under the parish news in this week's Parish Magazine the Rector has the following announcement:- The annual spring rummage sale will be held on Tuesday, the 27th of this month. Mrs Cottom has very kindly undel taken the responsibility of the sale this year, and she will be ably assisted by Mies Ashford. We hope these two ladies will receive the cordial support of all Churohpeople in the tasfc they have undertaken." A RECORD CATCH.—The other day a splendid bfbwn trout was caught, which was a record catch for this neighbourhaod. The fish was caught by the Hev F Mayo, of St Beuno's College, in the fishing waters of Mr P P Pennant, Nantlys. It was in grand condition, was 18 inohes long and weighed 3-ibs 3-ozs. Mr Ryan, the well known river watcher, learns that a photograph has been taken, and a tracing cf the outline of this record fish has been made. We feel sure the rev gentleman must feel proud of his catch, as sport of this kind does not often come to the fisherman's lot. RESIGNATION OF A HEAD TEACHER.—Last week we recorded the resignation of one of the bead teachers of the Board Schools (Miss Parry Williams); this week we regret to have to record the resignation of the Head Teacher of the National Girls' Schools (Miss Cresswell), whose resignation was received by the School Managers at their monthly meeting on Monday, with very great regret, for under her care, for the last 18 months or so, the school has made great progress, and is now in a thorough state of efficiency, having just had the most ex- cellent report and gained the highest possible grant. Miss Cresswell leaves her position in Denbigh to be married, and in tendering her notice expressed her sincere thanks for the kindness, consideration and help she had received from the Rector and all the Managers of the School. All who know her will sincerely wish her much happiness in her future life. HONOUR FOR THE liON SSCBETABY OF DENBIGH PRIMROSE LKAGUE.—At the annual meeting of the Denbigh Habitation of the Primrose League, Miss S Eugenic Jones, who has zealously carried out her duties for several years, was recommended to the Grand Council for a distinguished srvice order." Members of the League will be pleased So learn that Grand Council has conferred upon her one of the highet grade honours they can confer, as sot forth in the following copy of a letter just received from the Vice Chancellor:—"I am desired by Grand Council to inform you that they have much pleasure in conferring upon you the Second Grade of the order of the Grand Star and to enclose you herewith the Diploma for the same. I have the honour at the same time to thank you on their behalf for the valuable assistance which you have rendered to the Primrose League and the Constitutional cause generally.—I am, yours faithfully, GEORGE S LANE Fox, rice-Chancellor of the Primrose League." The Star is an extremely beautiful ornament of very chaste design and exquisite workmanship attached is the ribbon ef the order so that the Star can be worn in the usual form of an order, or it can be used as a brooch. The Star, which is of considerable value even as an ornament, is enclosed in a handsome case.

DENBIGH NATIONAL SCHOOLS: EXCELLENT REPORTS. The annual report of His Majesty's Inspector has been received, and a more satisfactory document neither managers nor teachers could wish fOT. Here is a copy of it, which will give ample prcof to our readers of the kind of teach- ing the Denbigh National School children get. BOYS' SCHOOL. This school, which is exceedingly well organised, continues to be taught with marked zeal and ability. The progress made is highly creditable to the teachers, especially as they have to contend with bad and unpunctual attendance on the part of many of the scholars." GIRLS' SCHOOL. This school is now ia a highly promising condition. The improvement already shown is good enough to justify the recommendation of the higher grant, and there is every likelihood of a further improvement in the coming year." INFANT SCHOOL. A new classroom has been added during the year, new offices have been erected, and the premises generally have been made better adapted for teaching. With this improved accommodation the efficiency of the school will no doubt become even greater than it is now. The methods of instruction are sound and intelligent." It is only necessary to add that in all three schools the highest grants which it is possible to obtain were secured. At the meeting of the School Managers on Monday the greatest satisfaction was expressed at the result of the year's work.

^tkefnant. PERFORMANCE OF THE CANTATA UNDER THE PALMS".—On Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Parish Church, Trefnant, the well-known sacred cantata entitled Under the Palms," or the" Jewish Flower Feast," by Hezekiah Butterworth (words) and G F Root (music), was given with great success. This was the fifst musical work of this nature that had been performed in Trefnant, aid it met with a marked degree of success. There was a tolerably good attendance in the afternoon and also at night. The officiating clergy in the earlier part of the service were the Rev D Williams, rector, and the Rev H Lloyd, the former curate. The cantata commenced with the singing of the well-known hymn, Praise. my soul, the King of Heaven," which was heartily sung by the congregation as well as the choir. The choir singing throughout was good, and the soloists rendered their respective parts in exceedingly good style, and they seemed to be in thorough sympathy with the work. They wereSoprano, Mrs Joseph Lloyd, St Asaph contralto, Miss Knollys, Galltfaenan tenor, Mr Griffiths, Wygfair Laundry; bass, Mr Atkinson. Mr Atkinson unfortunately was suffering from a severe cold, but to save trouble and disappointment he very kindly did his best with his part. The other singers were in excellent voice, and their renderings were highly creditable and gave great pleasure to the listeners. The choruses well sustained and reflected great credit u i the members and upon the able conductor, Mr Rees, the parish organist, who most admirably conducted the work. Mr Roberts presided at the organ with great ability. The collections were devoted to the funds of the National School. We congratulate the con- doctor, choir, and soloists upon the general excellence of the whole performance.

MAY-DAY FESTIVITIES AT DENBIGH. A BRILLIANT SCENE. The seventh annual May-Day festivities were celebrated at Denbigh on Saturday. I For seme days previously the weather was very unsettled, and on Saturday morning rain descended in torrents until eleven o'clock, when it ceased, and the sun came out brightly, making it very pleasant for the whole proceeding, although a high win' prevailed. Notwithstanding this unfavourable weather there was a very large attendance, though it was much smaller than in previous years. Ihe splendid band of the" D" Company 1st V.B.R.W. Fusiliers, under the able conductorship of Bandmaster C M Humphreys, played very appropriate music during the day. THE DECORATIONS. Owing to the bad state of the weather the decorations were not so gay and numerous as en previous occasions, but the following were amongst those most prominent :—High-street The Constitu- tional Club, Messrs T Ashford, W Keepfer, Mrs Andrews, T J Williams, Cash and Co, Roberts, J Cooke, R D Hughes, Dicks' Establishment, W Mellard, Crown Hotel, W ClwycT Pierce, Cross Keys, Mr A 0 Evans, the Town Hall, Bull Hotel, J Parry Jones, &c. Vale-street Messrs W Nott, Jones Bros., Henry Joyce, Smedley Jones, King's Arms, J P Joyce, D Knowles, Dr J R Hughes, Anchor Inn, Drury, Vaughans, the Railway Hotel, and several others. THE OFFICIALS. Great praise is due to the president, the Mayor (A 0 Evans, Esq.), for the spirited way in which he threw himself into the movement and for the efforts he made for its success. He was ably assisted by the two vice-presidents, namely, Dr R James Hughes and Mr H D Hughes, who were o untiring in their efforts for its success. Mr J Parry Jones again acted as lion secretary, and his experience and influence were of great value; Mr Edward Parry, the deputy town clerk, was again the secretary. His ability and the experience gained in the past celebrations enabled him to discharge the duties with thorough efficiency, so that everything passed of well and in the very best manner to the entire satisfaction of the officials and every- body concerned. Mr W Jadies kindly acted as hon treasurer. The following is a full list of the officials who carried out the arrangements —President, Aneurin 0 Evans, Esq., mayor; vice-presidents, Messrs H D Hughes and R J Hughes, M.B. hon treasurer, Mr William James hon secretary, Mr J Parry Jones, town clerk secretary, Mr Edward Parry. GENERAL COMMITTEE. Messrs Aneurin 0 Evans, H D Hughes, R J Hughes, W James, J Parry Jones, A Lloyd Jones, W Mellard, T J Williams, T A Wynne Edwards, T Pierce Hughes, R D Hughes, J H Gibbs, D Lloyd, R Lloyd Williams, T W Bowdage, W Barker, J T Hughes, Robert Owen, D H Davies, Roger Pryce, John Edgar, J S Roberts, R Hughes. G Parry, J LI Williams, R G Davies, R W Lloyd, W G Helsby, C Cottom, S T Miller, W J Nott, W M Buller, S Roberts, Wm Jones, T H Roberts, John Jones, John Roberts, David Jones, Thos Roberts, John Lloyd, J B Pritchard, D Jones, R Lloyd, E J Roberts, R Humphreys Roberts, J H Wynne, Geo Jones, J Green, J Bellamy, W Clwyd Pierce, Hugh Williams. W H Hughos, T Ashford, S Lunt Griffith. E Bradshaw, T W Davies, W F Hughes, C H Lewis, W R Jones, E 0 Watkin Davies, J Jones, Robert Jones, James Hughes, H Miller, R Williams, J Cooke, B Bryan, J Humphrey Jones, R TEllis, HGEPreston, Ellis Davies, R G Williams, R Roberts, J 0 Lloyd, Henry Jones, Joseph Bartley, H Bowdage, J M Davies, John Lloyd, E B Barron, Thos Williams, Geo Jones, David Williams, Howel Gee, J Ellis Jones, Hugh Jones, F Clough, H Dryhurst Roberts, D S Davies, David Evans, T A Johnson, T W Griffith, J A Hughes and Henry Roberts. LADIES COMMITTEE. Mrs H D Hughes, Mrs R J Hughes, Mrs Mellard, Mrs Lloyd Jones, Mrs Parry Jones, Mrs Tumour, Mrs Watkin Davies, Mrs Pieree, Mrs Humphreys Roberts, Mrs Andrews, Mrs D H Davies, Mrs R D Hughes, Mrs Barker, Mrs James, Mrs Parry, Mrs E J Roberts, Mrs Swayne, Mrs Pierce Hughes, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs James Hughes, Mrs Bellamy, Mrs H Bowdage, Miss Tumour, Miss Gold Edwards, Miss Alice Pierce, Miss Lloyd, Miss Joyce, Miss Rees, Miss Davies, Miss Parry Williams, Miss J C Lloyd Williams, Miss Davies, Miss Cole, Miss Griffith, and Miss Cresswell. MARSHALS OF THE PROCESSION. Messrs Robert Lloyd, H D Hughes, David Williams, H Jones, Thomas Jones, E J Roberts, and Sergt-Major Bruton. JUDGES. Messrs Evan Jones, T Owen, Enos Jones, E Jarrett, Gomer Roberts, Hugh Jones, J Leech, J,, B Pritchard, T J Rouw, Col Mousley, Messrs Frank Bibby, T Howatson, Tegid Owen, John Williams, Edwin Jones, W James, David Evans, Mrs Turnour, Miss Hughes, Miss Conran, and Mr W Mellard. STEWARDS. Messrs Ellis Davies, Hugh Williams, R B Adams. Joseph Bartley, D Owen, Griffith Morris, J M Roberts, Howel Gee, Wynne Edwards, Gwilym Parry, E J Swayne, S T Miller, R D Hughes, J H Gibbs, W H Hughes, David Jones, Richard Roberts, T W Griffith, John Edgar, George Jones, W James, 0 Moseley, J LI Williams, and E B Barron. THE riilZE LIST. The following were the judges awards :— Class I.-Farmers' Teams. 1 Mr Richard Williams, Berllan Bach, *?rry and team. Carter, Mr Thomas Davies. 2 Mr Edwin Jones, Ddol Farm, St Asaph, cart and team. Carter, Mr David Jones. Class It.-(A) Carters, Turnouts. 1 Mr John Jones, 15, Tower-terrace, horse and cart. 2 Mr William Evans, Factory-place, horse and cart. < he Mr Evan Evans, Factory-place, horse and cart. 0 Mr J Morris Owen, 9, Graig-terrace, horse and cart. (B) Heavy Teams. 1 The Anglo-American Oil Co., Denbigh, van and team. Driver, Mr J Parry. 2 Messrs Jones and Wynne, Denbigh, cart and team. Carter, Mr R Peters. he L. and N.W. Railway Co., Denbigh, lurry and team. Carter, Mr David Salusbury. Class III.—(A) In Saddle. 1 Mr David Davies, Pencaedu, Trefnant, bay mare, 'Polly.' Rider, Owner. 2 Mr T Lloyd Griffiths, Tantryfan, Llan- sannan, cob in saddle. he Mr Hesketh Roberts, Bronberllan, Trefnant, grey cob in saddle. Rider, Owner. c Mr Cadwaladr Hughes, Glasmor, pony, 14! hands. Rider, Mr J M Hughes. (B) In Harness. 1 Mr Hesketh Roberts, Bronberllan, Tref- nant, bay mare and trap. Driver, Owner. 2 Mr David Edwards, Tanyfallen, Tre- meirchion, cob and trap. Driver, Owner. he Mr J T Jones, Derwen Gomel, horse and trap. Driver, Owner. c Mr John Griffiths, Kinmel Arms, Llan- dyrnog, pony and trap. Driver, Mr Robert Owen. Class IV.—Tradesmen's Representative Display. 1 Mr R T Ellis, butcher, shandry and cob. Driver, Mr John Williams. 2 Mr T A Johnson, Colomendy House, butcher's turnout. Driver, Mr Peter Evans. 3 Messrs E B Jones and Co., 30, High- street, representative display. Driver, Mr Edward Edwards. I he The Consolidated Petroleum Co., Ltd., St Asaph, oil tank and pair of horses. Driver, Mr Joseph Williams. c Mr Henry Davies, 133, Henllan-street, hawkers, cart and mule. Driver,JOwner. Class V.—(A) Fire Brigades. 1 The Bodrhyddan Fire Brigade. 2 The Denbigh Fire Brigade. (C) Tandems. 1 Messrs J Edgar and Son, Denbigh, tan- dem. Driver, Mr E J Edgar. (D) For Livery Stable Keepers-Single Turnouts. 1 Mr John Williams, Love-lane, horse and trap. Driver, Mr Tom Rogers. 2 Mr David Jones, Berllan, dog cart and pony. Driver, Mr Edward Jones. he Mrs Lloyd, Bull Hotel, horse and trap. Driver, Mr W Roberts. (E) Carriage and Pair—For Livery Stables Only. 1 Messrs T and J It Williams, Crown Stables, carriage and pair. Driver, Mr J R Williams. 2 Mr David Jones, Berllan, carriage and pair. Driver, Mr Price Jones. he Mr David Jones, Berllan, carriage and pair. Driver, Owner. (F) Single Turn-outs. 1 Mr J H Wynne, F.R.C.V.S., Denbigh, chestnut mare in harness. Driver, Mr Evan Jones. 2 Mr Edwin Jones, Ruthin, horse and trap. Driver, Owner. 3 Mr H Bowdage, Frondeg, horse and trap. Driver, Mr Henry Hughes. he Dr Lloyd, Beech House, Denbigh, horse and trap. Driver, Mr William Lloyd. c Mr W F Hughes, Beech Cottage, horse and trap. (H) Governess Cars. 1 Mr J Lloyd, Tremeirchion. 2 Mr John Williams, Love-lane, governess car and pony. Driver, Miss E A Williams. he Mr David Jones, Berllan, governess car and pony. Driver, Dick. Class VII-Cycle Turn-outs. 1 Mr W A Marrs, 7, Vale-street. 2 Mr W E Hughes, Gloddaeth Villas, Denbigh. he Miss Gwendolyn Hamer, Clement House, Denbigh. c Mr Parry, NantUys, St Asaph. Class VIII—Character Turnouts. 1 Mr W E Hughes, Gloddaeth-villas, Denbigh. 2 J W Griffith. 3 Mr W A Marrs, 7, Vale-street. Class IX-For the most original in- genious or comical turnout in the pro- cession. 1 The Traction Agents as Long Tom" and the armoured train. 2 W E Hughes and Joseph Roberts as a Wounded khaki hero, assisted by a comrade." 3 W A Marrs. he John Davies. he J W Griffith. THE PROCESSION. This left Lenton Pool about three- quarters-of-an-hour behind time, owing to some of the exhibits turning up late. It was in the following order. The Traction Engine and trucks uniquely fitted to represent an amoured train, as described below; the Band, under Band- master C M Humphreys; the farmers' teams, carters, and heavy teams; horses ridden and in harness tradesmen's repre- sentative display the fire brigades; carriages and pairs, single horse turnouts governess cars, cycle turnouts charactef' turnouts; the military turnout made by it(-.gt.-Sergt.-Major Bruton and the Imperial Yeomanry then the May-pole dancers in a carriage and pair the six maids of honour in a carriage and pair; then the most beautiful spectacle of the whole procession, the May Queen, Miss Katie Ellis, in a most beautifully decorated carriage drawn by a splendid pair of greys. The May Queen and her suite, who are referred to else- where, were attended by a guard of honour of the Imperial Yeomanry, which terminated the procession. SOME 'FEATURES OF THE PROCESSION. The following are a few of the most striking exhibits in the procession:— First and foremost was the representation of the "Armoured Train" out at the front with a number of Volunteers con- veyed therein, and as they proceeded along the streets rifle cracks were to be heard in imitation of a repulse being made to an attack by "Boers." Smoke was also seen emitting from the mouth of "Long Tom." This was indeed a novel feature of the festivities, and was a thoroughly up- to-date representation, and had been ex- cellently got up by Mr Kitching, foreman I at the Asylum; it excited great interest aud amusement, and was awarded the first prize for the most original and in- genious turnout in the procession. The characters were excellently filled by the following, under the charge of Sergt Robert Williams, who has seen active service:-Ser-t Williams, Sergt Roberts Corpls Lloyd, J Williams, Davies, Lance- Corpl P Jones, Privates P Myddleton, E Wynne, W Pritchard, R Williams, T Hughes, E Jones, T Davies, W Jones, J I Jones, J H Emmanuel, Messrs E Jones, J Morris, E Jones; unver, ivir William Henry Williams; stoker, Mr John Hughes; flagman, Mr Fred Jones. A large number of the "D" Troop of the Denbighshire Hussars, under the com- mand of Regimental Sergt Major Bruton, formed part of the procession this year, and looked exceedingly smart and clean in their military uniforms. The exhibits of the farmers' team were three less than the previous year, but what were shown were excellent. There was a decided improvement in the carters, turn- outs and the horses shown were a good selection. There was a decrease of two in the class for heavy teams, but the team of the Anglo-American Oil Company was a very good one. There was an increase of eight on the previous year's show in the class for farmers' turnouts in saddles, and they in- cluded some excellent horses. There was also an increase in the farmers' turnouts in harness, and they were splendid specimens. The tradesmen's exhibits were less numerous, numbering only 16, and seTera who had entered were prevented taking part owing to the weather. Mr Robert Ellis, butcher, Penybryn, Crown-street, who won the first prize, had his trap most tastefully decorated. He showed some excellent meat, which was nicely arranged and surrounded by pretty floral decorations. Mr T A Johnson, butcher, Townsend, also showed some s-plended meat, amidst decora- tions of a floral nature, and was deservedly awarded the second prize. Messrs E P Jones & Co., who were awarded the third prize, had their trap nicely arranged with provisions, making a good grocer's turnout. The Consolidated Petroleum Co., Ltd., St Asaph, made a good representation, as also did the Anglo-American Oil Company. Mr Henry Davies, Henllan-street, turned out in the form of a hawker's cart. The Bodrhyddan Brigade put in an ap- pearance again this year and gave a splendid account of themselves, and were successful in again carrying off the first prize. They had a fine team of four horses, which, with the engine, looked exceedingly well. The members were under the com- mand of Capt Conwy Bell. The Denbigh Fire Brigade, although un- successful in gaining the first prize with their new steam engine, did credit to the good old town. The new engine and appli- ances were beautifully clean and presented a brilliant appearance. The men were also smart and clean and were under the com- mand of Capt Lloyd, who had provided a team of four horses, which were net per- haps equal to those of the Bodrhyddan Brigade, and this was no doubt the cause that the Denbigh Brigade did not carry away the first honours. As these Brigades galloped up Vale-street on the return of the procession great excitement pre- vailed and won the great admiration of the crowds that witnessed it. The cycling portion of the show was much smaller than in previous years, and a large number who had entered, including our well-known agent, Mr W M Buller, were prevented from turning out on account of the weather, but the comical way in j which some of the cycles and owners were got up afforded much amusement to the crowds. ¡ Messrs Connah & Co turned out with four splendid machines, including a motor cycle, all of which were greatly admired. Mr W A Marrs, from the fancy bazaar of Mrs Edgar, and who was awarded the first prize in the cycle turnout and the third prize in the character turnout, had his machine very prettily decorated, and he was also dressed in a fancy costume. Mr W E Hughes, who won the second prize in the cycle turnout and the first in the character turnout, looked exceedingly well. He represented in khaki a British hero at the front, and was conveying a wounded comrade," which was repre- sented by Mr Joseph Roberts on his machine. Mr Parry, Nantlys, St Asaph, was attired in a comical costame, and had Lis machine prettily and tastefully got up. Miss Gwendoline Hamer, daughter of Mrs Hamer. CilaDel-nlaep- toqq 1,h1. 7 A A t "J commended for the excellent way in which she had turned out her cycle and repre- sented "Red-made Soap." Mr J W Griffith was awarded the second prize in the character turnout and highly commended in class nine for a thin horse and a good girl but fat. The horse was exceedingly thin, and had a card hung around its neck witb the inscription, He's too thin that's what he is," whilst the .1 good girl but fat" was well taken by Pierce Jones, Henllan-street, who had been got up in fancy female attire and caused much amusement. Driver John Davies was dressed up as a Kaffir Woman," and caused much laughter as he proceeded along the streets on a white donkey. b Mr Harnaman, the Asylum, had made a capital imitation of a diver," and was led alpng the streets by his two sons. There were other very taking features in the procession. THE MAY QUEEN'S PROCESSION. A BEAUTIFUL SPECTACLE. In addition to taking part in the general procession through the town, the May Queen's own procession took place at 2.30 from the Town Hall to the Castle. The May Queen this year was Miss Katie Ellis, younger daughter of Mrs Ellis, of Oaklea, and most admirably she filled her important part. Mrs Ellis had entered into .the undertaking with all a true mother's zeal and enthusiasm, and had spared neither trouble nor expense to present the May Queen to her loyal towns- people in a manner worthy of the occasion and the good old town of Denbigh, in the welfare of which Mrs Ellis takes a deep I interest. We heartily congratulate her I upon the splendid way in which through her generosity and public spirit her charm- ing young daughter was able to sustain her part, and the unmistakable verdiot of all who witnessed the event was one of hearty congratulation for mother and daughter alike. The May Queen was magnificently at- tired, her dress and appearance evoking great admiration, the ladies, who are the best judges, and whose critical taste found ample scope, pronouncing it perfectly beautiful." She wore a magnificent Court dress of rich ivory satin, lined throughout with silk, the dress being beautifully tucked and elaborately trimmed with pearl passe- menterie, Lilies of the Valley, and chiffon. The beautiful elbow sleeves were daintily tucked, and surmounting tlio left shoulder was a set of lovely Ostrich feathers. With the dress was a magnificent full Court train, most elaborately trimmed, similarly to the dress, and beautifully tucked throughout. She wore a lovely wreath of Lilies of the Valley. Gloves and slippers of the most expensive kind completed this most costly and elegant attire. The sceptre was beautifully decorated with May blossom, cream satin ribbon, and pearls. For this elaborato outfit Mrs Ellis entrusted the order to Mr D Knowles, draper and silk mercer, Vale- street, Denbigh, and the dress was made by Mrs Roberts, 42 Park-street, Denbigh, and did the gie itest cielit to her la,te and skill; in fact Mr Knowles and Mrs Roberts are to be congratulated upon the splendid result they achieved. The Queen entered the splendid equipage prepared for her use. The carriage was kindly lent by Mr F Burton, Gwaynynog. It was drawn by a splendid pair of grey horses, hired by Mrs Ellis specially for the occasion. The carriage was decorated with the most artistic taste, and its extremely beautiful appearance evoked great admiration. A floral canopy had been constructed over the carriage, from the centre of which hung a pretty floral crown of choice flowers, just over the Queen's seat; the wheels of the carriage, lamps, and other parts were decorated with choice flowers, and the whole looked very beautiful. These elaborate decorations were the work of Mr James Williams, gardener at Gwynfryn Mr John Pierce, gardener at Plas Pigot; and Mr Morris Roberts, gardener at the Asylum. The coachman was Mr Thomas Williams, of the Crown Livery Stables, who looked very well in his livery of black and gold. In the carriage opposite the Queen was her special page and train bearer, namely, Master Willie Johnson (son of Mr and Mrs T Allen Johnson, of Townsend, who per- formed his duties in an admirable manner. I He was attired in a perfect costume of a I II Court page of the Georgian period, in a i velvet suit trimmed with gold, with satin vest and white silk stockings, and wore a wig and cocked hat. I The other two pages, who rode on the box of the Queen's carriage, were Master Lumley Pierce Hughes (son of Mr and Mrs Pierce Hughes, Vale-street), and Master Heber Marsden Davies (son of Mr and Mrs Marsden Davies, Holland Villas), who were appropriately dressed in Scotch costume and carried unsheathed iswords in true military fashion. The pages were in charge of the floral crown, the sceptre, and other insignia of the Queen's power. The Queen filled her part splendidly during the procession, bearing herself with true Queenly gtace and bowing her ac- knowledgment when necessary to the plaudits of the onlookers. She was the centre of genuine admiration and on every hand delight was expressed with the regal way in which she bore her difficult part. The next carriage of importance was that containing the Queen's maids of honour. It was very kindly lent by Mr Thomas Williams, Llewesog. The maids of honour were:—Miss May Bruton (daughter of Regimental-Sergt Major and Mrs Bruton), Miss Enid Charles (daughter of the Rev James Charles and Mrs Charles), Miss Nellie Davies (daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Davies, Park-street), Miss Mary Emmanuel (daughter of Mr and Mrs H Emmanuel, Henllan-street), Miss Florrie Jones (daughter of Supt and Mrs Hugh Jones), Miss Maud Nightingale (daughter of Mr and Mrs Nightingale, Garden- terrace). They all looked very charming and made quite a pretty picture in their beautiful white dresses with white picture hats to match; they also carried splendid floral designs in form of baskets of beauti- ful flowers. Baskets of flowers for the three elder maids of honour were arranged and presented by Mrs Tumour. The bouquets of flowers for the three smaller maids of honour were presented by Mrs Bradshaw. The maids of honour's dresses were beautifully made by Mrs T Pierce Hughes. The next carriage, kindly lent by Mrs Blew, of Hafod, contained a portion of the May-pole dancers, and the remainder were in a carriage supplied by the Committee. The girls wore pretty white dresses, with pink and blue hats alternately, and sashes to match; the boys were clothed in white trousers and coloured shirts to match the girls' sashes. The boys and girls were pupils of the Board Schools and of the National Schools and were :—Rosy Edwards, Cissy Morris, Maggie Miller, Sarah Roberts Sally Bassett, Emily Batten, Catherine Evans, Florrie G Jones, Gertrude Homan, Katie Williams, Sally Williams, Alice Mary Williams, Howel Harris Davies, Archie Freeman, R Langford Lewis, Walter O Hughes, Arthur Morris, James Helsby, j Joseph Nightingale, Reggie Knowles, j Herbert Cartwright, Robert Evan Jones, ] Llewelyn Thomas. Thomas Pierce Huehes. The boys' coloured shirts were nicely made by Miss Jenny Jones, Beacon's-hill. f It should be mentioned that Miss Bellamy 1 and Miss Downing, teachers at the National J School, acted as accompanists during the i practices. The procession being thus formed left the Town Hall and preceded by the band II proceeded through the crowded streets up High-street" to the Gastle, the Mayor, the Town Clerk, the Member for the Borough, g and Col Lloyd Williams accompanying them I in a carriage, and on arrival they all formed in procession in the Stanley court. a CROWNI OF THE MAY QUEEN £ BY THE v HON. G. T. KENYON, M.P. t The Queen's throne had been erected in ] the Castle grounds, where elaborate pre- 1 parations had been made for the crowning Ceremony. The throne was profusely 3 decorated with royal and other emblems I and pretty May flowers, and presented a <3 pleasing spectacle. A large concourse of c people were present early-it is estimated s that quite 4000 persons witnessed the n ceremony, which was indeed of an interest- t ing and beautiful character. There was quite a hush of expectancy, which was aroused to fever heat when the sound of I the trumpets announced the arrival of the c May Queen. All eyes were turned towards a tho Stanley lawn. where the procession a was formed. First there came the four I members of the Volunteer band joyously f blowing their trumpets. Then came the a prettily attired May-pole dancers, who a gracefully lined up" that the May Queen a might ascend the throne. The maids of a honour, carrying their baskets of lovely c flowers, then came forward, and then the I pages followed. These made a pretty < picture, but all eyes were centred on the beautiful May Queen and her train bearer, t for what a most beautiful and imposing I p cture was presented to the gaze of the 3 vast assembly as the May Queen with i. charming grace and regil dignity moved c across tiae lawn and then ascended the o throne amidst the plaudits of all present. ( She carried out the duties of her exalted t position with becoming care and dignity, t and her stately bearing during her pro- cession to the throne captivated all hearts, p whilst she went through her coronation t ceremony with such unconscious ease and s grace that well maintained her proud t position of May Queen. Whilst in her s charming robes she looked lovely, her regal f bearing won the hearts of all, especially c the ladies, who of course formed so large a I el portion of the spectators. t The "Queen" having ascended the throne and taken her seat, and her suite 1 having arranged themselves, the Hon G T 1 Kenyon, M.P. for the Denbigh Boroughs, accompanied by the Mayor of Denbigh (Mr I Aneurin 0 Evans), Mr J Parry Jones (the I town clerk and hon secretary to the I festivities), and Co Lloyd Williams ascended ( the platform. t The Hon G T Kenyon, M.P., then in t true courtly style approached the Queen and placed a beautiful floral crown upon t the May Queen's head, thus proclaiming 1 her Queen of the May, amidst loud applause f from the spectators. The newly-crowned v Queen bowed her acknowledgment in true r majestic style. The special page, with low obeisance to t his Queen, then approached and presented c her with a sceptre as a token of her power ? and dignity and her right to reign Queen N of the May for 1902. t The Mayor also paid homage to the i Queen and presented her with a magnifi- g cent bouquet of lovely roses, aram lilies, t lilies of the valley, and maiden hair fern. s which she gracefully accepted. Her spccial t attendants then advanced and took up a their position on either side of the Queen, s and thus a delightful scene was presented, I The Mayor of (Denbigh (received with s applause) said he was permitted H e very c high honour of introducing to them the t Hon G T Kenyon. It was simpty a formal t introduction because Mr Kenyon was so ( well-known and so deservedly popular in the borough of Denbigh lapplause). They were after all favoured with good and I excellent weather, although up to noon iti s had been so unfavourable. It had been anticipated this year that the demonstra- i tion might be a failure as there were so ] many other events on, but, judging by the ] large crowd of people that he saw present had been so unfavourable. It had been anticipated this year that the demonstra- i tion might be a failure as there were so ] many other events on, but, judging by the ] large crowd of people that he saw present that day, it was encouraging to the Com- < mittee to know that they were not amiss in{ 1 bringing about those festivities (applause), notwithstanding the fact that there would be other things occurring in the borough during this, the Coronation year of 1902 (hear, hear). He was sure they all felt very thankful to Mr Kenyon for being present amongst them that day to crown the May Queen (applause). Mr Kenyon had so many duties to perform in general, and particular the duties of his parliamentary office, that it was at first thought—indeed they had felt afraid—that he could not possibly come down (applause). But he had put aside all other duties and was amongst them that day (applause). Might he be allowed to congratulate the ladies' committee upon the. very satisfac- tory way in which they had discharged their duties, and brought about such an excellent demonstration as they had just witnessed (hear, hear). Also to heartily congratulate Mrs Ellis, of Oaklea (applause), on the part she had taken in preparing her daughter to so admirably discharge her duties. He was sure that bhe May Queen of this year was second to none (applause). Of all the seven demon- strations! I I they had had, this one was about the best, and the Queen and her suite were about the best they had ever witnessed (loud applause). Allow me, con- cluded the Mayor, to formally introduce you to the Hon George Kenyon (loud applause). The Hon George T Kenyon, M.P., then stepped forward, amid loud cheers, and said: Mr Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, I must confess that when I first received a telegram from His Worship the Mayor of Denbigh, in the House of Commons, asking me to come down to Denbigh to-day to crown the May Queen, I was a little puzzled. I began to think that the Mayor, like a great many other people, had got Coronation on the brain this year (laughter and applause). But if this were so it is very easy for me to say that it is a very common complaint (laughter and applause), and one which, I am afraid, is incurable (renewed laughter). When I received the telegram and read it, and then read it over again by the lights which were turned on, I began to see what an important ceremony it was which His Worship the Mayor had been kind enough to ask me to perform to-day, because I was always under the impression that it is the duty of the Arch- bishop of York, for the time being, to crown the Queen (laughter and applause). I have filled many parts in my day, but I never, up to the present moment, attempted to personate so high a dignitary as the Archbishop of York (laughter and hear, hear). I wish I could in performing the duty to-day, perform it with as much grace and as much fervour as the Archbishop of York would have done, but at any rate, I will say that I have done my best, and I can only hope that you will accept the will ror the deed (hear, hear, and applause). This is, indeed, as the Mayor has said, a great occasion; it is also the year of the Coronation of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward (loud applause). We must Look forward as well as look back (glancing it the May yueen), and 1 can assure yon that it will be a satisfaction to me when I ;ee the Coronation in Westminster Abbey, bo know that in this good old loyal town of Denbigh, a bright, pretty, and intelligent ;irl (like Miss Ellis) ean be found to mstain so well and with so much grace and lignity the part of May Queen (hear, hear, md loud applause), and so do honour to his most loyal part of His Majesty's lominions, the Principality of Wales (loud tpplauso). I feel sure that in her coming ife we wish her every prosperity, and, vhen it comes to the proper time, a true md good husband (laughter and applause). ;be will, I am sure, in the future recollect vith satisfaction this gay bright scene on ihe top of the hill, the Castle top of Denbigh, and she will look back with inabated pleasure to the occasion upon vhich she sustained so well the part that ron, her fellow citizens, have called upon ier to do (applause). I will not longer letain you, because I know that you have ther sports to follow, but you will, I am are, allow me to say this, perhaps, that lothing gives me greater pleasure at any ime when lean than to be of service to you; whether ornamental or useful (laughter and tear, hear). Nothing gives me more oleasure than to come down to this good ild town of Denbigh, and to receive, as I Jways do receive at your hands, generous appreciation (applause). I thank you leartily, and especially you, Mr Mayor, or your great kindness and courtesy in taking me here to-day. On such an occa- ion as this our little political animosities, uch as they are, are soon and easily swept iside (applause). We stand to-day upon a sommon platform, the great platform of oyalty (applause), loyalty to our May ueen as a prototype and forerunner of the Jueen and her Consort the King, who are o be crowned this summer in the Old Lbbey of Westminster (applause). I thank rou again very much for the kind manner n which you have listened to me, and I an assure you that I shall carry back with oe to my arduous duties in the Houses of Commons the gratifying recollections of his glorious, bright and happy scene here o-day (loud and continued applause). The Mayor said it was his pleasure and jrivilege to propose a very hearty vote of hanks to Mr Kenyon. It was a great atisfaction to have Mr Kenyon amongst hem that day, and to witness the highly atisfactory manner in which he had per- ormed his duties with regard to the srowning of the May Queen (applause). itight well and loyally had he done so, and ,0 their great satisfaction, therefore, it vas with very great pleasure, indeed, that le proposed the vote of thanks (hear, iear). Colonel Lloyd Williams had very great )Ieasure in seconding the proposal. The Mayor had very ably referred to Mr Kenyon, and he (Col Lloyd Williams), ould only echo his sentiments, and say hat he endorsed entirely everything that lad been said (applause). That the assembly heartily endorsed all ihat had been said was evinced by the learty manner with which the Mayor's call or cheers for Mr Kenyon was received, to vhich Mr Kenyon bowed his acknowledge- oents. Mrs Ellis, of Oaklea, was then escorted o the platform amid a general out-burst of iheers. She was met on the platform by Ifr Kenyon, who, heartily shaking hands vith her, remarked that he was delighted o renew her acquaintance under t:I such tappy circumstances, and heartily con- gratulated her upon the most perfect nanner in which her young daughter had ustained her part as May Queen. He hen handed her to a seat between himself ind the Mayor; whilst the Queen and her uite, and those on the platform were )hotographed by Mr W G Helsby. of Vale- itreet, the well-known photographic artist )f Denbigh; which reproductign, needless o state, was excellent, notwithstanding he great difficulty of taking the scene. )wing to the boisterous weather. The erection of the throne was sub- ,tantially carried out by Mr Edward Myddleton, Postoffice-lane, and the itructure was covered with red muslin and prettily decorated with evergreens and lower, which bad been nicely arranged by Miss Rees, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Annie May Roberts, and other ladies. After the photographing the May-pole lancers waltzed to their respective posi- tions around the May-pole, which had been J jaw -rapg-ai^u, TJFrremcr^ -jt -g V;r ■ L „ gaily decorated with flowers andjevergreens* and give an excellent exhibition of dancing around the May-pole. The wonderful skill and dexerity of the children received richly merited applause, and the manner ia which they twisted and untwisted the many coloured ribbons reflects credit upon; the headmaster of the Love-lane schools, Mr E J Roberts, who has worked so energetically in training so many willing pupils. They also well performed Tho Lancers" to the accompaniment of the band. A new feature in the programme was at display of lance and sword exercises by members of the Denbighshire Hussars Imperial Yeomanry, under the command of Regimental Sergt Major Bruton, of Den- bigh. The swords flashing in the sun. which shone brightly, added to a splendid exhibition of swordsmanship, which elicited loud applause, and reflected the greatest credit upon the able instructor, Regimental Sergt Major Bruton, and the swordsmen, namely, Sergt Major Lloyd, Sergt W Jones, Sergt Farrier E Davies, Corpl J 0 Lloyd, Corpl R Owen, Troopers J G Lloyd, U & oulkes, tl tloughton, H S Roberts, T Myddleton, W T Lloyd, W S Roberts, E Holgate, J P Jones, and E L Asbury. An exhibition of skill in the use of the lance was creditably performed by Sergt W Jones, Sergt Farrier Edward Davies, Corpl R Owen, Corpl J 0 Lloyd, Troopers W T Lloyd and H Houghton. THE SPORTS. Two competitors competed for the sack sack race, the first prize being won by Pierce Jones, and the second by Benjamin George, Asylum. The slow bicycle race was an absurdly tame affair. The first prize was awarded to B Jones, St Asaph; and the second to David Lloyd Williams, Denbigh. Some excitement prevailed during the high jumping, two of the competitors jump- ing very evenly. The prizes were ultimately divided between A Ward, Albert-terrace, Denbigh, and J G Williams, Hbyl. They both jumped even at 5-ft 21-in. The prizes for the standing long jump were divided between David Edwards, Abergele, and J G Williams Rhyl. E J Edgar, W Bartley, and Pierce Jones competed for the pole leaping, and some leaping was witnessed The highest jump was done by W Bartley, who cleared 7-ffc 4-in., and was awarded the first prize, the second being gained by Pierce Jones. A great amount of interest was mani- fested when the tug-of-war competition came on, a special place having been ar- ranged near the old skittle alley. Five teams had entered, but only two competed, namely, one from the Graig Quarry, Den. bigh, capt ined by William Batten, and the other from Rhuddlan, captained by David Edwards, Abergele. Rhuddlan team worn somewhat easily. The band played most appropriate selections of dance music for the whole of the dancing of the children, and also played for dancing from six to 7.30 p.m., for the visitors and at the conclusion of the proceedings at the Castle the band played some nrettv and Donular seloctinna of music on the Square, which was much appreciated by a large crowd. MRS. ELLIS ENTERTAINED THE ATTENDANTS AND DANCERS. At Jhe conclusion of the ceremony at uie Castle the May Queen, the maids* of honour, pages, &c., were driven to Oaklea, the residence of the Queen's mother, where Mrs Ellis very kindly entertained them all to a sumptuous tea, which after their labours they thoroughly enjoyed. On Monday afternoon Mrs Ellis al very geaerously entertained the girls*- of; the May-pole dancers to a spl^did" tea, A excellently served by Mrs Hughes, of the Crown Hotel; the Misses Bellamy and Downing, the accompanists, being also present; and the boys to an equally good tea, served by Mrs Lloyd, Bull Hotel. The young guests all thoroughly enjoyed the exceptionally good treat. THE MAYOR ENTERTAINED THE JUDGES. The Mayor (A 0 Evans, Esq.) enter- tained the judges and other gentlemen to an excellent lunoheon at the Bull Hotel after the procession. The after proceed- ings had to be brief, but on the proposition of the Mayor the health of the King, the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, &c., was drank with enthusiasm and also the health of the judges; Mr Rouw and Mr Roberts replying. The health of the Mayor was cordially drank; also that ef the Town Clerk (Mr Parry Jones), and of the secretary of the festivities, Mr E Parry, In the afternoon, after the crowning of the Queen, the Mayor entertained Mr Kenyon and other gentlemen to_tea at the Bull Hotel. POLICE AND FIRE BRIGADES. The police were entertained to an excellent lunch at the Farmer's Inn, and the Denbigh and Bodrhyddan Fire Brigades at the Crown Hotel by the May-Day Com- mittee. FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. After the proceedings had concluded at the Castle the Denbigh Fire Brigade gave a demonstration on High-street about 7.30 p.m. They proceeded at; a tremendous rate along High-street as far as the Smithfield and then back again to the Cross, by when they bad got the steam up nicely. They gave a very descriptive exhibition, pJaying on the Star Tea Company and Mr Clwyd Pierce's building and also on E T Jones, Limited, at the same time. A large concourse of visitors witnessed the exhibition of the new steam engine, and won the admiration of all. Capt Lloyd was in command, Lieuts J Morris Davies and W G Helsby being also present. GATHERING AT THE CASTLE. The amount taken this year for admission at the Castle was £ 52 10s Od, the takings last year being £()6 10s Od, thus showing a decrease of £ 14. The Castle ticket-holders and members of their families were admitted free, which, of course, are not included in the day's takings, and it is estimated that about 4,000 persons were present in the Castle grounds.

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