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RUTHIN. WHAT IS MOST NEEDED AT RUTHIN' To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. 'Dear Sir,—Will you kindly publish the fac t that what is very much needed in Ruthin is a Corporation Dust or Rubbish Cart. In most other towns, the rubbish is collected by the Corporation worktnen, who call periodically at each house, and empty the dust-bins, kc., into a suitable cart.—Yours, &c., DUST. RUTHIN RECREATION GROUND. WHY NOT MAKE PROPER USE IT? To the Editor of the FREE PRESS. Sir,—It is generally admitted that the future prosperity of Ruthin lies in its being used as a residential resort. Manufactures are out of the question. This being so, it is most desir- able that inducements should be held out to residents and visitors to come to Ruthin. Col Cornwallis est presented the town with a piece of land, some acres in extent, for the purpose of a Recreation Ground, and now, presumably, because Mr West did not give them his castle grounds, the Town Council are actually thinking of handing this magnificent gift back to its donor. Shades of darkness witbout Kitson What are we coming to ? 2.—"The 'approach' to the place is bad" say the Councillors, I wonder if any of these gentlemen have ever" approached" it. They ay the pablic will not go there." I wonder if the public knows where it is ? I think, it ought at least to have been labelled oat of the £ 60 that is supposed to have been spent upon it. If what they are pleased to call the minds of these borough fathers be shaded by the boundary," it may be well to remind them that recreations grounds, golf links, &c., have been the means of Making places, less likely $bam- Ruthiti, very prosperous. Visitors to Ruthin and neighbourhood com- plain of the monotony of walking the lanes. To play out-door games amid pleasant sur- roundings and in pure air is the ideal recupera- tive holiday of the 20th century, and if Ruthin offers and lets the people know that it oflers these things it will certainly be successful in course of time. A recreation ground where croquet could be played at a nominal charge would be an ideal inducement to summer visitors. What about tennis, cricket, football, bowling, or swimming in the river close by. What is there to prevent the town from making this place suitable for games, and putting up a few boards directing the public there and naming the games to be played. The grounds could be eftered to cricket, foot- ball, or bowling clubs, etc., as neutral ground to induce them to organize trips to Ruthin. The same could be done with swimming clubs if the river were dammed up by the recreation ground. If the matter were in the hauds of a I good business man much could be done for very little, but, alas, it is not so. If Col West were to give a more convenient plot for this purpose it would of course be better, but if not, why not be thankful and make the best of it for the town and not throw away such a magnificent gift, which if properly attended to, will be appreciated by the athletic sons of old Ruthin.—Yours truly, AQUA PURA. OTHER RUTHIN N BWS will be found on page 3. NOTICE.—Our Representative in Ruthin and the District is Mr E J Houlston, whose residence is at Elton House, Clwyd-streeb, Ruthin. All communications, notices of forth- coming meetings, advertisements, &c., sent to him at the above address, will receive proper attention. THE DUKlI AND DUCHESS OF WESTMINSTER, accompanied by Mr Herrimond Fitzpatrick, paid a visit to Colonel and Mrs Cornwallis West on Saturday, travelling by motor car. On Sunday they attended a confirmation service at Llanfair Church, and departed on Monday. NATIONAL SCHOOL PRIZES NAMB OMITTED. —We are sorry that the name of one of the little scholars has been ofoitted in the list of prize winners at the National Schools last week, namely, Blodwen Muriel Williams, the little daughter Mrs Williams, Clwyd-street, who bad made very regular attendance at school, and was the first to be oalled forward for her prize for good attendance during the year. THE ROYAL VISIT TO RBYL.-At the Royal visit of of the Prince and PriMess of Wales to Rhyl on Monday last, the Ruthin Volunteers who formed part of the guard of honour to Tbeir Royal Highnesses were Corpl. W Davies, Privates A W H Palmer, D Jones, D Homer Hughes, John Jones, John Roberts, Richard Jones, T Roberts, Jesse Lloyd, and Francis Beech. Private Isaac Jones was present in charge of the regimental goat; and Bandsman John Thomas took his place as one of the regimental band.—The Ruthin Fire Brigade were also represented by Lieut. C D Phillips, Engineer H Humphreys, Firemen John Hum- phreys, Joseph Williams, Charles Williams, George Williams, William Williams and Peter Thomas. The National Fire Brigades Union, through the Chairman of the North Wales 'Branch (Mr W Conwy Bell, of Rhuddlan), have written thanking the Brigade for the prompt and efficient manner in which they attended the demonstration. The Chief Con- stable of Flint (Mr R T Webber), had also written to Mr Cenwy Bell, appreciating the admirable service that was rendered by the Brigades on Monday. "The men," wrote the Chief Constable, were well and smartly turned out, and added much to the spectacular part of the day's proceedings, and for the parti- cularly difficult portion of the route in which it was necessary to control a crowd of eager spectators, their aid was most valuable." CORONATION FFSTIVITIEs.-The eood old town of Ruthin will not be behind in its celebration of the forthcoming coronation of the King, and a local committee of ladies and gentlemen who have the matter in hand are doing their utmost towards making the festi- el vities a loyal and worthy success in honour of one who, as Prince of Wales, visited the tocality, during which time he was the honoured guest of the Lord-lieutenanfc of the county, olonel Corowallis West, of Ruthin Castle. One of the King's wishes, that the old people should not be forgotten, has been well borne in mind, and it has Luen decided to provide a substantial tea for the aged poor of /the borough. The scholars attending the ele- mentary schools within the borough will look orward to the tea and the medal which is to be given to each child as a souvenir of the avenb. A larffe bonfire is to be lighted on the Top of Moel Famtnaa, and there will be a magnificent display of fireworks. The Volun- teer Band is to be engaged, also the bell ringers, and the merry peal will be quite in tune with the feelings of the leyal inhabitants of the ancient borough who will, there is no doubt, rise to the occasion, as they did during the Jubilee of our late Queen. Athletic sports will also take place for Valuable prizes, par- ticulars of which will be issued later in orotrramme. Friendly societies and all local bodies are, we believe, to take part in the festivities, so that the dav, or rather the two jays. will be looked forward to as being eventful and historic in the annals of the borough's history.

RUTHIN PRIMROSE LEAGUE. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Ruthin Habi- tation of the Primrose League was held at the Constitutional Club in Ruthin on Wednesday evening, when there were present Mr and Mrs G H Denton, Miss M M Jenkins (hon secretary), Miss Read, Miss M Jenkins (Bryn Celyn), Miss Jones (Heathfield), Miss A Jones (Llanfair Vicarage), Miss B Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Whitnali, Mr J S Scales, Mr T J Rouw, and Mr C D Phillips. I THE DAME PRESIDENT. f"I TT _L_- -1. ¿' iur u it uenton, wuu, &Stl "U opening stage of the proceedings, occupied the chair, remarked that this was the annual meeting, and was not meant se much for speeches, but simply and solely for business. The first business was to elect a dame president, and it was with the greatest of pleasure that he proposed the re-election of Mrs Naylor Leyland (hear, hear). They all well knew the interest that lady took in the Primrose League. Since it had been started at Nantclwyd Hall in 1885 she had always been most energetic for its success and had always rendered in every way possible whatever assistance that lay in her power (applause). He was only sorry that Mrs Naylor Leyland was unable to be present amongst them that evening (hear, hear). Mr Rouw, with great pleasure, seconded the proposal. He reiterated what the chairman had said, feeling that the very least they coald do was to re-elect Mrs Naylor Leyland as dame president, especi- ally so as this was the Coronation year (applause). The proposal was carried unanimously. THE RULING COUNCILLOR. Thb chair was now taken by Mr T J Rouw, who said that the next business was the appointment of ruling councillor, and he would suggest the re-election of Mr Denton. Mr C D Phillips acted upon Mr Rouw's suggestion, and proposed Mr Denton's re- election, such a proposal finding a ready seconder in the person of Miss Jenkins of Bryncelyn. Mr Rouw: It has been proposed and seconded, and I am sure there is no amend- ment (hear, hear). So that is carried unanimously (applause). Mr Denton: Thank you very much for the honour you have conferred upon me in electing me as Ruling Councillor. This is a position that should not last for ever by re-election, but this year, as you have done me the honour to re-elect me, I had better fill the chair (hear, hear). THE HONORARY SECRETARY. The Chairman thought he need hardly say that in Miss Jenkins they had one of the most admirable secretaries that any Primrose League ever had, and he was sure they would all be glad to know that she would be kind enough to continue in office (hear, hear). Miss Jenkins explained that the duties which were entailed upon her as honorary secretary required the assistance ef another person. She would really like to resign the secretaryship, because she had not the time to spare, and she would be pleased if some other lady or gentleman were ap- pointed. The re-election was proposed and seconded, and, after some conversation, the proposal was put to the meeting and carried with unanimity and enthusiasm, a testimony to the efficient work which Miss Jenkins had performed as secretary to the Primrose League. The Chairman remarked that the duties of hon secretary were very arduous. They were really very heavy indeed, especially so at election and other meeting times, and if it were possible to secure help in this direction he thought it only right and fair that they should do so. It was proposed to ask the Steward of the Conservative Club if he would be kind enough to assist Miss Jenkins in the secretarial work of the Primrose League. Between them the work would not be so difficult. and he would pro- pose that Mr Whitnall be asked to assist Miss Jenkins (hear, hear). Mr Rouw seconded. He knew that Mr Whitnall was heart and soul in the Primrose League and the Conservative cause in general (hear, hear). Mr Whitnali had lately come from Sonthport, where he had been secretary to the Conservative Associa- tion in that most important ward there (applause). The Chairman: I quite agree v.ith you, Mr Rouw. Mr Whitnali returned" thanks for the kind remarks, and it would be with the greatest of pleasure that he would assist the Primrose League and Miss Jenkins in any work that was required of him (hear, hear). As Mr Rouw had said, he was heart and soul in the Primrose League and the Conservative cause in general, and what- ever he could do he would be most willing to perform (hear, hear). THE TREASURER. Unfortunately Mr J S Scales is leaving the neighbourhood, and he being treasurer the post now became vacant. Upon the proposition of Mr Rouw, seconded by Mrs Denton, the meeting unanimously decided to ask Miss Edwards, Church Gates, to fill the vacancy. The Chairman said Mr Soales had to give up this appointment, because it was inevit- able-he was leaving the neighbourhood, a thing which they all regretted to hear. Mr Scales had always most willingly ren- dered whatever assistance he possibly could not only to the Primrose League, but to the Conservative cause in Ruthin in a most satisfactory and encouraging manner, and his tact and judgment had succeeded, and the neighbourhood was in a better state now than it had been previous to his arrival (hear, hear). He believed Mr Scales had held the post of treasurer for two years. The duties attached to that appointment were not arduous, but when- ever required he was always there to per- form whatever duties he was called upon to do, and to their entire satisfaction (hear, hear). Mr Scales had been amongst them for years. During that time he had given up considerable time in helping the Conservative cause in general, and he had helped it (applause). His departure had been the subject of discussion at a meeting of the Executive Council to decide if they could in some way reward his services. Although they could not do lauch, they had recommended Mr Scales for some honour, some badge of merit for service rendered to the Primrose League for the past eight or nine years. He (the speaker) was sorry they had not the badge to pre- sent to Mr Scales t! at day, but there was attain amount of red tape in this as in other matters (laughter). Howevei, he hoped the badge would soon be received (hear, hear). He hoped Mr Scales would not entirely sever his connection with them, but he would carry with him the best wishes of the Kuthin Habitation of the Primrose League (applause). KESIGNATION OF MRS. TCRXOB. The Chairman said that Mrs Tumor wished to be excused her duties as warden because of indisposition. She had been a warden, he thought, from the establishment of the local branch of the Primrose League and they exceedingly regretted that she had to give up her office because of ill- health.—The resignation was accepted. THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. The Chairman suggested that they cou!d not do better than re-appoint this Council J t and upon the proposition of Mr Ronw seconded by Mr C D Phillips, this wa agreed to. CORONATION FESTIVITIES. Mr Rouw said he was going to suggest that the Primrose League should make a grant to the Conservative Club authorities for decoration purposes during the forth- coming celebration of the Coronation. At the time of the Jubilee the Club was most beautifully decprated, and he thought the Primrose League should make some grant to the Club, because they had the use of the room there free. Upon the proposal of Mr Rouw, seconded by Miss A Jones, it was decided to grant a sum of two guineas to the Club authorities for the purpose mentioned. MR. SCALES' REPLY. The ordinary business of the meeting being over, Mr J S Scales wished to thank the Chairman for the kind remarks he had made fespecting himself (Mr Scales) and for tfce manner in which they were received. He could assure them that his connection with the Primrose League was one of the happiest of his connection in Ruthin (hear, hear). There was no doubt whatever that the Primrose League was one of the most valuable institutions at election times, and but for the Leagpe many candidates would find themselves in different positions than they were placed in (hear, hear). The enthusiasm displayed at the recent meeting in London, and increased daily, spoke well for the position they now held in the country. The Chairman had mentioned that a badge had been recommended to him for the services he had rendered the Primrose League—what slight services he had given. He could only say he was very thankful to the Ruling Councillor and the habitation, and he would prize the badge most highly indeed, and whenever anything occurred here in which he could take part he would only be too pleased to be amongst them (hear, hear). Kindness had always been extended towards him, and he would leave the district with regret. He was not leaving the district because he had any fault to llnd-indeed he had always had kindness and sympathy extended to him- but it was rather a question of domestic consideration. Wherever he was he would at all times be only too pleased to further in whatever way he could the Primrose League and Conservative cause. He con- gratulated the League upon having such an excellent Lady President (applause). She was first and foremost always in every good work (applause). THE RULING COUNCILLOR'S THANKS. The Chairman wished to thank one and all for the help they had given him during the past year, and expressed the hope that the same kindly feeling would exist during the year just begun. Perhaps it would be invidious to mention names, but he could not allow the occasion to pass without a word of praise to their energetic and painstaking secretary, Miss Jenkins (hear, hear). She was really very hard worked in connection with the League, although she had performed her duties most excel- lently, and had most ungrudgingly given up her time in the interests of the League (applause). He again thanked them one and all for the valuable assistance they had rendered him upon all and every occasion when necessary. The meeting terminated by the Chair- man thanking those present for their attendance.

BUTHIN SCHOOL BOARD. At a meeting of the members of the above Board held in the Board Room of the Town Hall, Rathim, on Wednesday, the chair was take by Mr T J Rouw, who was supported by the Rev J F Reeee, Rev Isaac James, Messrs T H Roberts, R Harris Jones, Francis Dawell and A Lloyd Jones, with the clerk (Mr Ezra Roberts). RESIGNATION OF THE HEADMASTER. A letter was read from the headmaster (Mr Hugh Williams), of the Board School with reference to his appointment as head teacher in one of the concentration camps is South Africa, in which he wished to avail himself of the opportunity of express- ing to the Board his thanks for the con- siderate manner in which he had been treated, not only on this particular occasion, but during the whole period of his tenure of office. He was deeply sensible of the great kindness he had received at all times from the Board. Especially so was he indebted to Mr Roberts for the uniform kindness and sympathy he bad shown to him during the 30 years he had served as headmaster in the town. Indeed he found it impossible to adequately express his deep sense of gratitude for the support and en- couragement he had received in his endeavour to perform his duties efficiently and satisfactorily to the Board. He would carry with him pleasant recollections of the haimonious relations that had always existed between him and the Board. The Headmaster also asked that the Board would be generous enough to grant him a testimonial, aDd upon the motion of Mr A Lloyd Jones, seconded by Mr Dowell, it was agreed to do sc. It was further agreed to eater on the minutes a resolution to the effect that Mr II Williams, B.A., had served the Board in the capacity of headmaster for a period of 30 years, daring which time he had work( d with ability, assiduity, and success, when by he had raised the standard of the school to a bigli state of efficiency, and had secured the Ibighest grant. possible to obtain, and had gained the satisfactory approval of His Majesty's Inspectors in every detail. It was with deep regret that the Board received the resignation after such a lengthy engagement, but Mr Williams was severing his connection of his own accord, and the Board wished him every success in hit, new sphere of labour. MISCELLANEOUS. The Board decided to grant the usual Whitsuntide holidays of a week. A letter from the Federation of School Boards containing a manifesto with regard to the Education Bill was received, and deferred to the next meeting. Owing to the resignation of E Lloyd, who is leaving for Liverpool, there is now a vacancy in the post of monitor.

A HOLIDAY BREAKDOWN. A serioas breakdown occurring at the holi. days is most unfortunate. Bile Beans, beilJK the recognised specific for liver and stomach ailments, will prevent your holiday being spoiled by an attaak of headache, indigestion, that cati't-enjoy-anything feeling, heart- burn, or any other syymptom of liver and stomach disorder. For women especially, they are a perfect boon. A few doses taken as directed on the printed sheet around each box, will prevent all possibility of a holiday break- down. < n till If ill completely

FORTHCOMING GREAT GATHERING AT RUTHIN CASTLE. Col and Mrs Cornwallis West have issued invitations to the Mayor and Corporation of Ruthin and all subscribers to the presents given to the Duchess of Westminster, on her marriage last year, including the tenantry on the estate, to an entertainment at Ruthin Castle on Wed- nesday next, May 21st, from 3 to 6, to meet the Duke and Duchess. It is an- ticipated that at least 600 will be present. It was fonnd impossible last year to ar- range such a gathering, much to the disappointment of the Duke and Duchess, as well as to Col and Mrs Cornwallis West.

A MARKED REDUCTION. GRAPHOPHONE AND PHONOGRAPH RECORDS GO DOWN IN PRICE. All talking machine users will be interested in the announcement just made by the Columbia Phonograph Company that after May 15th, the price of the celebrated Columbia Records will be reduced to Is 6d each for the small size, to 5s each for the grand size, and that grand blanks are to be sold hereafter at 3s 6d each. The Columbia Company give their assurance that there will be absolutely no change whatever in the quality of the reduced goods. They are putting on the market a better grade of small records which are to be sold at 2s each, hence the redaction in price in the old lines. These new records are made by an entirely new process, and are known as extra loud, high speed, moulded Columbia records. They are almost as loud as the grand. Its astonishing how much volume is stored up in these little wax cylinders. They're perfectly smooth too. Each record is moulded, so that its surface is as smooth as it can be made and the reproducer makes no scratching noise when travelling over it. They are called "high speed" records, because the surface velocity of the records is greater than in the old style. Although they are a great improvement over the old records, yet there is no advance in price. All taking machine users should at once make inquiry about X P records from their dealer or the Columbia Phonograph Company, Room 20.122, Oxford-street, London, W.

LLANFAIR. CONFIRMATION SERVICES.—On Sunday morn- ing there was a confirmation service at Llanfair Church, when nine candidates were presented to the Bishop of St Asaph, who, after performing the necessary rites, delivered an impressive address. The service otherwise was conducted by the Rev Basil M Jones (vicar), and the Rev W Jenkins.

ST ASAPH. DANCE.—A dance will be held at the Plough Hotel Assembly-room, St Asaph, on Whit- Monday, from 7.30 to 10 p.m. Admission Is. M.C's., Messrs R Davies (Henllan). L Thomas (Denbigh), and W Parry (HenHan). The music will be supplied by Mr Roberts, Trefnant.

RANDOM READINGS: .e A SURE WAY. Pa: "I do not like that young nan and wisli he would keep away." Daughter: He does not come very often." Very often ? He is here nearly every even- ing and sometimes in the afternoon." But, pa, he never comes in the morning." "No. I wisli he would." You do ? Yes. If he could once see you in the morn* ing, he would never come again." A WARNING. William, dear," exclaimed a woman whose husband is prone to oversleep himself, II il is time to get, up." The only response was a yawn. William, dear, you'll have to get up, if you don't want to be late in getting to town." Yes." She left him a little while, and coming back found that he had relapsed into slumber again. Shaking him, she said "William!" ') « What is it.?" If you don't get, up this minute you 11 be so flurried in getting away that you won't liave time to liiul fault wit.h the breakfast." HE KNEW BY EXPERIENCE. A country minister remarked to his wife the Other Sunday afternoon There was a stranger in church this morn- ing." What did lie look like!" asked the wife, who was a woman lirst and a minister's wife afterwards. I didn't see him." 11 Tlieji how did you know there was a stranger there!" I found a half-sovereign in the contribu- tion-box." 0 CORNERED. Yes, sir," said the young man," 1 am deeply, madly in love with your daughter, and it you persist in your refusal to consent to a union, I'll do something desperate." "You'll drown yourself, I suppose, of blow your brains out? "I'll do something more terrible than either. I'll move into this neighbourhood: there's a house to let over the way." "But what of that ? "Only this, that 1 have a liking for the cornet." "Ho, ha! I was only trying you, my dear boy; she is yours. Take I;er, Litd be happy; but you needn't trouble yourself about taking up your abode in this vicinity. I love my daughter, but I shall always feel that she is in good hands, even if you are a hundred miles away." EXPENSIVE SHOOTING. toloillill is a goo(] shot;, iie? Myet-y good. We were practising with out gTTfis at. my country place the other day, and he hit the hull's eye the first time." Very clever." Yes; but lie had to pay for the bull." SO APPROPRIATE. She was reading the account of the wedding of a dear friend in the morning paper. "The decorations," she said, "were orange and blue." "Very appropriate," he answered, as he and blue." "Very appropriate," he answered, as he sipped his coffee and wished she would let go of the paper long enough for him to see the market reports. "Of course it was appropriate," she said. "Delia wouldn't have anything that wasn't appropriate. Orange is the regular wedding colour that always predominates." And the blue," he put in, represents the kind of times that usually follow. A most appropriate combination." This, of course, so provoked her that she iropped the paper, and his fell purpose was accomplished. NOT SO SLOW THERE, EITHER. Down in the country, the other day, t took a vehicle at a country station to ride inland a few miles. The driver was disposed to be I quite communicative. You don't live round here, I s'pose ?" lie remarked interrogatively. If No—not now, I replied. I'm from Lon- don." Pretty big place, isn't it ? lie continued. HYeø, it's a large city," I said. "1 s'pose there's something goin' on there most of the time, ain't there ? he asked. I nodded affirmatively. I WelL we ain't so slow down here," lie added. Had a dance in the village schools last night, and there'll be a school-treat Tues-, "J"

THE WEEK AT WESTMINSTER. EDUCATION BILL C-KPTZIYD. The Education Bill was disposed of, as far as its second reading was concerned, on Thursdar. Mr. Lloyd-George presented the Nonconformist case, and Mr. Griflith-Boscawon and Mr. J. G. Talbot defended the measure. Tim ;hrt I .:tl interest arose when Mr. Asquitli spoke. He pronounced strongly against the bill, declaring that it threw enlarged burdens on the secondary education authority, without enabling that authority to deal with them. He contended tkt large towns should be left in possession of their School Boards, and that there should be a Con- cordat between these boards and the County or Borough Council for jointly undertaking a co- ordinate system of elementary education. The education authority was not a single authority, but four-fold on the religious question the bill would increase sectarian animosity, and it was the duty of the Government to consult both sides, and not, as it had done, to leave one cut; the representation on the committee of managers given to the ratepayers was totally inadequate, and set at defiance one of the most fundamental principles of democratic government. He admitted that the voluntary schools could not be abolished, and he gladly acquiesced in any additional contribution they needed. Mr. Yoxail promised to support the bill in return for some concessions, but Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who wound up on behalf of the Opposition, was uncompromisingly hostile to the measure, arguing that it was a Church Bill and an abandon- ment of the settlement of 1870. He advocated a national system of edr; ation on the basis of popular control. Mr. Balfour made a sprightly reply, in which he pointed out that the Opposi- tion had not been able to advance any alterna- tive scheme. The division shewed a majority of 237 for the second reading; 402 to 165. OUTDOOR RKLIKF. Friday having become Wednesday—or Wed- nesday Friday, which you will—the order of the day was the Private Bill known as the Out- door Relief (Friendly Societies) Bill to amend the existing statute. It Was moved by Sir Edward Strachey, who said the Act of 1894 was passed to 'give absolute discretion to Boards of Guardians to take, or not to take, into con- sideration the amount received from a friendly society by any of its members when granting poor law relief to such recipient. The bill pro- posed to abolish this discretion by providing that, in granting outdoor relief to a member of a friendly society, the guardians shall not take into consideration any sum received from such friendly society as sick pay, except in so far as such sum shall exceed five shillings a week. The bill was introduced at the request of the National Conference of Friendly Societies, and had the strong support of Mr. Walter Long, who spoke not only as a private member but as the Minister whose department was connected with the poor law administration. The second reading was carried by 162 votes to 19. THE CHURCH. The Bishopric of Southwark Bill was the next order, the second reading being moved by Colonel Stopford Sackville. it is to establish a bishopric for Southwark by dividing the diocese of Rochester. A long- amendment dealing with Ritualism was moved by Mr. Brand, but defeated by 157 to 106, and the bill was read a second time. THE FINANCE BILL. The House of Commons once more discusfed the Budget on Monday evening. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach moved the second reading of the Finance Bill, and he caused no surprise by his opening announcement with reference to the Cheque Tax. He confessed that in generating the proposal he had not fully appreciated the large number of cheques drawn for very small sums by persons engaged in business. The idea of making the Post Office give a rebate-of a penny on cheques under £2 which had paid the twopenny tax had been misunderstood. He had not expected people to apply at post-offices for individual pennies. His notion was that the bankers could carry out the transaction. As a matter of fact, these gentlemen opposed the suggestion and declared that it would be practically impossible. He was impressed by the strong and widespread feeling against the inter- ference with business involved by this additional tax, and as there was no principle at stake in the proposal lie had decided to withdraw it, reserving his decision as to the means of raising the money which he had originally hoped to obtain by the Cheque Tax. THE CORN TAX. Having made this confession, the Chancellor gave way to Sir William Harcourt, who made a strong and sustained speech against the Corn Tax, moving as an amendment to the motion for the second reading "That this House declines to impose Customs duties upon grain, flour, and other articles of the first necessity for the food of the people." Sir William declared against the principle of taxing the necessaries of life, and said the Corn Duty was the blackest spot in the Budget. It was the accumulation of every possible objection which could be made to any tax. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply- ing to this attack, pointed out that the money must be raised, and no further increases could be made on existing taxes. This Corn Tax was a very small one, and no one could suggest that the consumption of flour or bread would be decreased by the imposition of 3d. per hundred- weight on corn. After Sir Michael came many flpf^kers with many views, until the House adjourned.. WHAT IS PROTECTION ? The discussion of the Budget was resumed in the House of Commons on Tuesday by Mr. Sidney Buxton, who made a searching criticism of the Corn Tax on Sir William Harcourt's amendment. He asked three questions—What is the definition of a protective duty ? At what stage would a duty on corn cease to be a non-protective duty ? Had any notice of the tax been taken by Canada ? He demanded whether a tax which was non- protective at Is. would become protective at 2s., and argued that what applied to the Is. applied to the 5s. tax. Mr. A. Chamberlain made a telling speech, in which he referred to Mr. Gladstone's retention of the Registration duty, and pointed out that it was not the Canadian producer, but chiefly the English consumer, who would pay the tax. Mr. J. Redmond opposed the tax on behalf of the Irish people. Later on Mr. T. W. Russell, in language of greater vehemence, protested against the tax on behalf of the Ulster cattle-farmers, who, in having to pay the duty on feeding stuffs, would be harder hit than any other class in Ireland. Among the other speeches of the afternoon Mr. Gibson Bowles insisted that the tax was undoubtedly protec- tive, and he would hesitate to vote for it while the Chancellor had a margin of ten millions at his command undisposed of. A number of other speeches preceded that of Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman, who wound up for the Opposition, declaring the tax harsh, cruel, ill-placed, and injurious to the community, and also contrary to the sound policy of Free-Trade. Mr. Balfour replied, and the amendment was defeated by 296 to 188. LORD CHARLES BERFSFORD'S LETTER. On the subject of Lord Charles Beresford'3 famous letter from the Mediterranean there was a little breeze between the noble lord and Mr. Arnold-Forster, who dealt rather severely with Lord Charles for his recent speech. Lord Charles, however, rose at once, and attempted to enter into an explanation of the state of the Mediter- ranean fleet at the time he wrote. The letter was written because the Admiralty would not attend to Lord C. Beresford's private remon- strances. "I was in the wrong to write it," said Lord Charles, "but I can prove to the House that I was in the right." Later on Mr. MacNeill called attention as a matter of privilege to certain comments in the littily JIllil on the action of Ir, Arnold-Forster with regard to the responsibility for the publi- cation of the famous letter. Mr. MarNeill read Mr. Arnold White's letter and the Daily Mail comments thereon. This brought to his feet Mr. Arnold-Forster, who said he was obliged to the hon. member for defending his honour. He had in his possession a letter from Mr. Arnold White in which he said "I was the recipient of Lord Charles Beresford's letter, and I am responsible for its publication." That being the language that Mr. White used, he thought he was justified in drawing the in- ference that Mr. White and not Lord Charles Beresford was responsible for the publication. It was only on April 29th that Lord Charles took responsibility for the publication. That was the whole thing, and he did not admire this method of procedure. TIe was unable to see that any wrong had been done to Mr. Arnold White, or that any apology was due to him. Lord Charles, who rose to explain, admitted that through his act the Secretary to the Admiralty had been placed in a false position, but he repudiated with warmth any suggestion that he had acted dishonourably. He regretted that Mr. Arnold-Forster should have been placed in a false position. With this the incident closed. the debate on the second reading of the Finance, Bill was resumed, the Chancellor of the Exchequer stating, in renly to points which had ueen raised, unaz no cc-o:u lt c^nsiaer -Z-1-IL-,t any favour any proposals for reduction of taxation this year. The second reading was carried by 224 votes against 134,. The Loan Bill was also tead a second time.

J A DENBIGH' MAN SPEAKS. When -an incident like the following occurs here in Denbigh and a Denbigh man relates his experience in a Denbigh newspaper, for the benefit of Denbigh people, its genuineness cannot be doubted. It deserves close atten- tion. It has the ring of truth about it that there is no getting away from. Mr. Richard Morris lives at Panton Hall. Denbigh. He says:—I am 41 years of age, and for a long while I suffered from kidney complaint. I was subject to weakness in the back. If I stooped to lift even the smallest weight from the ground a sharp pain would catch me across the small of my back that seemed to affect every nerve in my body, and take all life and strength out of me, I suffered very much with the 4ecretions from the kid- neys. They were far too scanty in quantity and full of a dark red sandy sediment. There was also a great deal of pain when passing. I was under the doctor and took different medicines, but I got no better. It was then that I heard a good deal of talk about Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, aNd thinking they might do me good I got some from Hughes' in High Street, just to try them. After I had taken a few doses I was surprised to find a marked improvement in my health. I con- tinued to take the pills, and I am pleased to say the pains have left me and I am now cured. (signed) Richard Morris. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and drug stores at 2s Ud per box (six boxes 13s 9d), or sent direct, post free, on the receipt of price, by the proprietors, Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. If you are ill, write and tell us your symptoms, we will be glad to reply. Be sure you ask for the same pills that Mr. Morris bad.

ODDS AND ENDS. A witty nobleman, getting out iii; a I-ailtvai station which had a large brewery abutting noliced the ling at half-mast, and iiiqtiii-eil th reason. "The brewer's grandmother fc dead, my lord,1 said the slationmastur, "and we all go int< mourning as a compliment, to the brewer." II A h, yes," rmitl the nobleman, "so l see even the barrels are in tiers." "Mr. Scripps," Anil) the head of the firm the firm is very much pleaded with the work you have been doing." "Thank yon, sir," he replied, and the visior of n rise grew more distinct, "Yes," continued the head of tile firm, we are very much pleased with yonr work. 11, iti-well, we thought you would be glad tu know that you are giving satisfaction," Professoi (desci ibiHganoieiit Greek theatre): "A iiii it. had no roof." Junior (slIre lie IIIHi caught the professor in a mistake) What did they du, sir, when it rained ?" I Professor (I," Idllg off his glasses and pausing ft moment) They got wet, sir." Edgar: "Jack Thornton is highly successful os a bachelor, isn't he ? Mrs. ICtl^ar: "Highly successful as a bachelor ? What do you iiiettij ? 11 Why, every woman he knows has eitlier tried to marry him herself or to get him manied to some other womun." "Since my wife went in for athletics she has banished all the rocking-chairs." "That's nice." Oh, I don't know. It is just about as bad to fall over it bicycle or trip yourself oil a dumb- bell." Remember, my boy," said the middle-aged man, (hat context metttj is belter than I iches." 41 Yes," repliell the young man, who is something of a philosopher himself, that is to any, it would be if there were any such thing." James, how is it that my butcher's bills are so large, and 1 always have such bad dinners ? lleally, sir, I don't know, for I am sure we never have anything nice in the kitchen that we don't, send some of it up to the dining- room." Miss Landlady Here's an advertisement of a literary man who wallts rooms. Docs lie say he's a literary man to show he's a person of refinement and culture ? Mrs. Landludy Ho it's to show that he can't pay much." Small Man (modestly) I hope to do some- thing for yon at some Lime." GreaL Man (pompously): "Perhaps yon can, my dear sir. I like to make all the friends possible. I've made it a principle of my career that it's better 1,0 have the good-will uf a dog than the ill-will." A reporter fell on a Fililil) et-y pavement the other day. He did not use unparliamentary language," as some would have done, hut hit his lips, rubbed down tho bruises, 111111 with a benevolent smile radiating his countenance, reiiiiii-keti "We don't cherish any ill-will, but for entertaining reading matter commend us to the obituary notice of the man who ought to eweell this pavemeut," 11 l'iii a reader ofyotir paper," said the man whose head was bowed down by reason of a boil on the back of his neck, i came in to make a request." "Well," replied the editor, II what can I do for you ? "I want to know if yon can't stick your posters a little lower tioiyii, until I get over this ti-otible of iiiiiic." Teacher (giving directions for standing): "Stand with your heels together, toes turned out, making an angle of forty degrees." This was followed by a look of bewilderment on one boy's face. Teacher Well, Tom, do yon know what f itiettei ? Do you know what a degree is? Punil: "Yes sir." Teacher: "What is it ? Pupil: Sixty-nine and one-fourth miles." Furmer: Yes, 1 want a man. Are you a good juniper? Applicant: •• Jumper, well, yes." •• You could jump barbed-wire fence with- out much trouble, I s'pose?". «' Um—I s'pose so." "We", that's all right;, then; you'll do. You see, some of oil,. cattle is a leetle wild." Henry, wake np exclaimed Mra. Peck. "I m positive I hear burglars downstairs. Get 1111 nlld See if yon call hlld thetn." I m surprised, my dear," replied Henry, as he buried hi* bead under the pillow, to think you would so far forget yourself as to ask me to associate myself with vulgar burglars." She: "Oh, dear! Just as I expected. That stuck-np Mrs. Wagstiill's husband has gob tSOO damage* out (If lIle railway company, and Y()Il I i(iii't get a farthing, although yott were i" the same accident." Ile -k.litit, I was not hurt at all, while Wag- stoff has lost a leg and an aim, and will never "gain be able to work." Sinn All the same, Mrs. Wogstaff will he flouting a new sealskin jacket in my face next, tfome people are born lucky," Din ing the French revolution of 1830, when the lighting was going forward, Talleyrand was pacing the lobbies of the chamber of peers in irrepressible agitation. At each di«eharge of the cannon he would exclaim A ha I The day is otii-fj A friend ventured to ask: "Whose, iiioiifjeigitetir ? OH which side are] you ? when he Answered, "1 will tell you. after while." I

THE HOUSEHOLD. KKKPINO YOUNG. The dread of growing old, %viiirli I.IitifR almost every woman at some lime or oilier, is not the dread of grey hairs <>i the IONS ,,f- physical nclivity, so much as Hie thought of losing her buoyancy of having nothing left of I lie dear |>IMHMi(M of girlhood. Why ni:iy .she 1101, take I hose thing* we love ftlolig ,illi and keep them as she gli,t,y .softly down the other side. llow often a young w ife ami mol IKM he\i ►•Vis Llie fii,!t, ti,;ti, ,lie liii.-i of an education. There need he jm such thought to her. She ha.s h^r life bcfoie her, and i(, lies with her whether it MIIH'I hi-, an in teres !e happy prog res*, <>r an aimless giving way to what she deem* the inevitable. No child isTihe worse for il* mother [licking lip the ends of her time and devoting them to study. N(i is likiii,y Itis wife is a cheerful student as well as a !iou*e- keeper. There is much truth in the theory that one finds time for Udllg:i ,h l'elllj I.,e to do. One woman read most of her law course while lending her baby daughter, and dining the preceding months when she needed some pleasant occupation of mind. One l a* since her maniage reviewed ami advanced in many of her studies at school, beside* taking up French and becoming quite a prolicien! reader of that language, and, after a very few lesson*, is also able to do quite creditable work in oil painting. There are all the odd minutes and even hours, in every woman's life, which might better he employed in study, or p!en*ant read- ing than in knitting lace, gossiping, or brood- ing over one's lot and mouining alter past joys aud lost opportunities. HOW TO OLTY WKT SLIOKS. When, without oveishoe*, you have been Caught in a heavy rainstorm, perliap* yon liave, known already what to ilo with your be*l kid boots which have been thorough!y wet through, and which if left to dry in Iheoidimuy way will- he stiff, brittle and unlovely. If not you will be glad to learn what I heard only ucoutly from one whose experience is of value. First wipe off geiii,ly (tills it -fi el..Iii til surface water ami mud lio n, while still wet, rub with kerosene oil, using for tin* purpose t he furred side of canton llanm l. Set tile, aside till partially dry, when asecond treal men I, with oil is They may then be deposited in a conveniently warm place, where they will dry gradually and thoroughly. IJefote apply- ing French kid dressing, give them a linal rubbing with the llanHel.st ill slight ly dampened wi ti, I, i-ofiette, iiiid yotir svill bt- ,fl ititil flexible as new kid and be very little allvclcd by their bath in the rain. nINSI MUSLIN BICDKGOM CURTAINS, especially those near the l«: „nd .liessiog-lahle, in strong alum water, for it renders them JlOII- inllaunliable. To my foreign readers I would suggest that they especia I ly remember tliii when washing their musquito curtains. It ha* lately come to my notice how necessary this precaution is, for a fiieml of mine ha* been killed by the burning of his musqnifo curtain*, when be was in bed. The cause is supposed to have been a spark from the caudle left burning in t he room, ilad the curtains been soaked in alum waler (two ounces t" every gallon of water), ti.c chances arc that the spark would ha ve dime no damage. THH KIND OF A WOMAN TO KNOW. The woman with a loving be.-itl is sure to look upon the bright side of life, and hy her example induce others to do *o. She sees a goixl reason for all the umvelrome events which others call had luck..She believes ill silver linings, nud likes to point Ihctti out to others. A week of rain and fog, an avalanche of iiiit!xl,ecteti gliekts, it unbecoming bonnet, or any other of the tho.i- ennd minor inilicl inns of every-day life, has no power to disturb the deep calm of her soul. The love-light is still in her eyes, whether the days be dark or bright. It is she who coi.quels the grim obi uncle and the dyspeptic aunt. The cros*esl. baby reachen out it* nnos to her, and is comforted. Old people and 'strangers always ask the way of her in I lie crowded street. She lias a. good word to .say for the man or \ulllllll will, i: IIII'¡crt.llt In,lld' I,¡HI (If replOach. Gossip pains her, and she pever Vyluiilariiy to it,. liel- gl-litle see, the reason for every poor sinner's mis-step, and she condones every fault. She might not serve with acceptance on the Judge's bench, hilt she is a very agreeable person to know. CIULDUKN'S KNICKS. v,,tittg swms to be kneeling. T'l.iiy'kneei foi their g.-i.tioemii.ii,l f(iritli Tltey are still in the "sock" ►l.'gu «f existence, so how do the little knees faro T From kneeling on all kimis of surfaces, the knee* li"e<>me very rough imd giioiy. 1 1,v The use of I lie iiail-bru,!i or puniico-stoue is I to11 in e, and yet wasliii.^ !u the oidinary way does not remedy Ine e.i!. It, is ;t piau to make a pad of two or tuiee thicknesses of Ihiune] about I hrue inches square. Mull oiholo the edges together, and m;i!;e a loop to h;tng the pad up hy. A gentle i ubbiiig wit It this niitbtand morning, using snap 1111,1 warm water will keep the little knees soft ti 1) 1 the lime comes for them to be covered by Stockings. JJINTS FOH THK I.AUNDRKSS. The aVKiago lalimlies* does not, lealUe that every l ime she rubs her woollens on I he wash- board she is destroying tho soft pliability, which i* their gioal charm. f.ose no time in I teaching her to squeeze and not ruh (hem as »he would cotton, rounding I he woollen goods with the band* i* also very effective. Tiie should he pi el I,y strong, and the 1 inse-water %v$Ll"lil ltilit ;t lil.i,le Shetland shawls require, in washing, the siune care that you would exeicise in getting up line bice. nip 3011 sloin j In hither of boiled soap iiml care- 11111Y When clean, gently plunge in clear water,nud dry by pinning out on a carpel, over a sheet. Miisiin is the best washed in a hither of cold water it should never be pill into warm, even foi rinsing. If I be muslin should he green, add to the watei' in which it is liosed a wine-glas* of vinegar* if lilac, the same quantity of ammonia. For black and while uiusiins, use a small allowance of sugar of lead. YOU Na nousI K 1. KPKUS will I,) %vi!]l and to invariably pay cash us they go. There are. severu! least,lis for thi.s, aud, perhaps, the great est w i II he the satisfaction of having no bills. Again, a tradesman receiving cash is often glad t» let mi havea lit flu h.iigain, which he Could not ait'oid to do if |1(. |)( w,,j^ a month 01 longi r for hi* money. Again, a steady get ,Iligill,ly cheaper pi ice* on s(,,j,| much' which are nob iillowtd to tin; tempi,rary customer, or to the one who buys mi credit only, 11 i'i .ily seen I. hat 1111 mei chant cmintfi-rd to III" the iiri,ei-est on hi* M aily money, and must make up the waste in Mime way. When doing the market- ing it is n mistake to only arrange for one day, bc-i.les the waste oftjme over daily maiket- ing, if it i* done once in every three day*, theria i« a I wa j s food in the house'lo fall hack upon III towns Whe.e there is a weekly market, I adv ise all economical housekeeper* to fr-qnenfc it MS here ,,|,|y fr<h good* will be offeied, ""( at current pi ices. An extra egg to the shilling wili often he obtained in the market, CHILDREN'S IMA IJS die bvit wushud se|MWueiy, and no! in the hath Liliio. Young folk* are apt to catch Cold if the hair i* not thoroughly dried before they go to bed. Another objection is that the ihiuip hair n.-in-l. I be pillow does it HO good.

THE MOST NUTRITIOUS. E P P S'S GRATEFUL-COMFORTING. COCOA FUPPiR. all.