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T i BIRTHS. BASFETT.—May 2 £ nd, at Crest Vievr Beacoc' Hill. Denbigh, the wif* of Mr Herbert fv a i Bassstt, of a daughter. „ WY3NZ-KT>V,A»DS.May 51ST, &*• ■*>< **?'-■ Crescent, Holland ifark Avsaw the 0 H. O. Wynne-Edwards, of a son. .JONEB.-May 17th, at 10, Onslow-read, Fair- field, Liverpool, the wife of Mr. J. Walter Jones, of a son. MAHWAOE. „ JONBS-HCGHES. -May 17th, at the -PARISH Church, Newmarket, by the Rev G H°WE11 Davies, rector, Mr Wm Jones, Upper Bonk, to Miss Sarah Hughes, Loiadon-road- both of Newmarket. DEATHS.. AXGUS.—At her residence, Prestatyn, in her 65th year, Elizabeth, widow of the late WM Angus, of Liverpool. .j -r r DAViBs-May lsiq .Anne, the beloved wife of Mr Isaac Davies, Wern Mill, near Ruthin, aged 39 years.. T. JONES.—May 16th, at 2, Mulliner-streetu Liver- pool, Mr Richard Jones, late of Abergele, aged 91 years. OWEN.-Me,y 12th, Hugh Owen, Ty n-y-Cefn, Carwen, aged 81. PARRY-May 17th, at Chapel-place, Denbigh, Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr John Parry joiner, aged 70 years. ROWLANDS.—May 16th. afc Castle View, Segontium-road, South Carnarvon, Janet, the beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rewards, late of Denbigh, aged 24 years. SAVAGE.-May 15th, at the Post Office, New- market, Adam Owen, the beloved son of John and Ann Savage (and late of Hope Brothers, Liverpool), aged 26 years. IN MEMORIAM. JONES.—In loving memory of my dear mother, Annie Jones, who died May 28th, 1901, at 41, Llanrhydd-street. Ruthin. Ever remembered by her daughter, H.J.J. MARDALL.—In loving memory of Frank Mardall, son of Mr G Mardall, Pigot Villas, Denbigh, who died of enteric on his home- ward journey from South Africa, and was buried at sea May 23rd, 1900. Little he thought his time so short in this world to remain; When from his home he went away, he thought to come again. Beware of his sudden call and you for death prepare; For it will come, you cannot tell, the manner, how or where. From his friend Harry. ROBERTS.—In lovimg memory of my dear mother, Catherine Roberts, the beloved wife of the late Rees Roberts, late of Firgrove Cottage, Llanfwrog, who passed away May 23rd, 1901. Weep not for me, I heard her say I know you did your best; The strife is o'er, the battle won now lay me down to rest.. Oh, mother dear, I often grieve for you when I am all alone: For memory is the only thing that grief can ca 1 its own. A loving mother, true and kind, you proved to be in heart and mind A tender mother, too, as well when you on earth with me did dwell. Ever remembered by your daughter, ANIHE. WILLIAMS.-In loving memory of my dear aunt, Jane Williams, St Hilary's Villa, Den- bigh, who departed this life May 17th, 1899. Theugh dead her name is precious still, And none her vacant place can fill. Edith.

DENBIGH AND DISTRICT TH officiating minister at the English chapel next Sunday is the Rev R Lewis Powell, Liverpool. CHOIR SUCCESS.—At the Dyserth Eisteddfod held on Whit-Monday, the juvenile choir under the able conductorship ef Mr Edward Jones, Denbigh, took the first prize in the juvenile choir competition. OBDIHATION.-—The first of the two new curates for the Denbigh parish, Mr J W Lloyd, will be ordiiotd in the Cathedral, St Asaph, next Sunday, Trinity Sunday, and will com- mence work in the parish forthwith. GOOD VOLUNTEER SHOOTING.—Some very good shooting was witnessed at the Ranges, Bodfari, last Saturday, notwithstanding heavy rain and adverse circumstances. A very fine score was made by Sergt. McGill who scored the highest score of 88 at 200, 500 and 600 Y*RouTE MARCH.—The Denbigh Volunteers turned out on Friday evening, under the com- mand of Sergt Instructor Pays, and headed by the Volunteer Band, who, played an inspiring march, they marched aloog the Ruthin road, and although there was only a small attend- anoe they presented a very smart and clean FTPWHI^TUAS»AT.-ON Tuesday afternoon and evening the splendid band of the D Com. 1st V .B.R.Welsh Fusiliers played suitable selections for dancing OIl the Castle grounds. There was a goodly number of spectators present, considering that the wind was so very cold. This was the only indication in town that it was Whit-Toesday and it contrasted very much with the gala day of the olden time, which used to attract thousands of visitors. CORONATION SOUVKNIRS.—T and S H Ashford beg to aaneunee that they have secured some most handsome Coronation tea caddies, with portraits of the Royal Family, the Houses of Parliament, Ac. thereon, which contain lib of ohoice tea. To each purchaser of one of those oaddies of tea at 2s. T and S Ashford will present up to the time ef the Coronation a handsome portrait of King Edward VII. The caddies and portrait can be seen in their windows.-Advt A RUMMAGE SALE will be held at the Churob House, Denbigh, on Tuesday next, May 27th, in aid of the National School. The Rector will feel greatly obliged to friends for contributions to the sale ef articles of any description likely to sell. Intending eontri- butors are earnestly requested to inform Mrs Cottom, Grove-place, or Miss Ashford, High- street, of their intention, so that, if the contri- butors desire it, the parcels can BE sent for. Contributions can also be Iorwarded to the Church House on or before May 26th. The sale will commence at 2.30 p.m. Admission 3d. MR HERBBBT ROBERTS' V BTO BILL.— Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P. for West Denbigh. shire, was moving the second reading of his Welah Local Veto Bill on Friday, and immedi- I ately after Mr Herbert Roberts had commenced I his speech in favour of the second reading a count" was demanded, when only thirty- eight members responded. Of this number only eight, including Sir W Harcourt, repre- sented Welsh constituencies, so that Mr Roberts really has to thank his fellow Radical Welsh members in a large measure for this untimely end of his Leoal Veto Bill. ANIMATED PICTURES.—The Transatlantic Animated Photo Company visited Denbigh on Friday and Saturday, but unfortunately re- ceived but a very scanty audience on each oceasion. However, the programme was given in full, and each pioture and incident—senti- mental, humorous, or tragical—was excellently and plainly produced. The Prince and Princess of Wales' visit to Carnarvon, Bangor, and Rhyl was most faithfully produced, and caused a great round of applause. The whole enter- itainmant throughout was most entertaining, and the company are to be congratulated on their selection of pictures. ) ACCIDENT AT THE CASTLE.—On Tuesday r jvening, whilst the dancing was going on at the Castle, other amusements were taken up including a friendly wrestling match between two fellow-workmen at the Asylum works. Ir the course of the tussle the one man, MI Matthew Bell slipped on the grass and both fel 0togetbler. At firsi it was thought Matthev Bell had broken his leg as he was unable t< ATFTIID and the ambulance being secured he wa taken to the Infirmary, and attended by D Fraser the homse surgeon. It was found tha the leg was not broken but that it was ver badly sprained and the patient remains ia th 4infinum under tteatmozkt. =-=:===j Boys7 CAJIIV- The Boys' Camp, at Bodfari, is i. f'VH ewing, and the lads are enjsyiDg tnei.. es to the fullest extent. They certainly i make ,agB ii*;»]v rrhen they come in batohes j iut:. i vu. They make a raid ca the bike shops, idling bikes, enjoy a spin, whil&i the musical instrument sheps are very popular. The lads are full of life, and their time spent in the country seems to do them much good. ACCIDENT IN HIGH STREET. Whilst a waggon loaded with bark was yesterday after- Doon coming to town, and when opposite the Star Shop, the wheels skidded and the waggon knocked against the two pillars outside the Conservative Club, and pulled one of them clean out of the ground. Had the pillars not been there, and thus given the waggona check, a very serious accident would have taken place, but luckily no one was hurt. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Sunday next (Ttiuity Sunday) the anniversary services of the church Sunday schools will be held in the two churches of the parish, when collections will be made in aid of the funds of the English and Welsh Sunday schools. As this is practically the only appeal made to church people for help towards cawying on the work in the schools it is hoped that the responEe will be worthy of the parish, and for the work done for the church in the Sunday schools. The annual flower and egg service in connection with the English school, usually held on this anniversary, has been deferred for a few Sun- days, for a more favourable opportunity. DENBIGHSHIRE HUSSARS ENCAMPMENT.— Soon Denbigh will have the appearance of a garrison town, for on Tuesday next the Denbighshire Hussars Imperial Yeomanry will take up their headquarters here and en- camp in a field adjoining the Whitchurch Road. No doubt Denbigh people will make the visit of the men as enjoyable as possible, and follow the example of the Bowling Green, who have generously made the whole of the members of the Yeomanry hon members, with the privilege of their Green to play on. The drills, sham fights, &c., will take place at Gwaynynog Park, which is admirably adapted for military manoeuvres, and there will be scouting, out marches, and other movements in the country around. SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED ANOTHER FORTNIGHT.—The schools of the town- Elementary and Sunday Schools—have been closed four weeks to check the diphtheria, and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Griffith Williams Roberts) has considered it advisable to further order that all the schools remain closed another fortnight trom Monday next, in order to more effectually check, or, as it is hoped, stamp out the diseass. Parents will greatly assist the authorities if they will keep their children isolated as much as possible, and certaiuly prevent th4ii playing with children from houses where there are diphtheria cases. Parents and scholars of the Church Sunday Schools will note that they re-open on June 8th, and the English School will hold its usual monthly service on that date. ACCIDENT NEAR HENLLAN.—What might have proved a much more serious accident occurred on Saturday evening to Mr W R Robinson, of Tywysog, Henllan. He was riding homa in tne evening and when close to Tywysog park the mare put her foot into a rabbit hole, which brought her down with much force. Mr Robinson was pitched head foremost to the ground and the mare rolled over partly on to him. His face was terribly cut and injured and he was otherwise badly hurt. Dr Griffith Williams Roberts was sent for and he arrived as speedily as possible and attended to the injuries and under his care we are glad to say Mr Robinson is recovering. The mare was not badly hurt but the wonder is that she did not break her leg in falling. It all happened so suddenly that Mr Robinson had no chance of saving himself, and it is surprising that he was not hurt far worse. DEATH OF MISS JANET ROWLANDS.—The death of Miss Janet Rowlands, of Carnarvon, and late of Denbigh, took place at her home, Castle View, Segontium-road, South Carnarvon, on Friday last. She was the daughter of Mr John Rowlands, late Inspector of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ciiildren, Carnarvon and Denbigh. She was a very promising singer, and at the Easter Eis eddfod at Denbigh in March last she won the prize in the soprano solo competition. She had an attack of pneumonia "and on Friday succumbed. She had wished to be buried in Whitchurch, and on Tuesday her body was brought by train and was buried at Whitchurch. The train was met by a large concourse of friends of the deceased at Denbigh. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved family in their sad loss of one who was much esteemed and who had made to herself a large number of friends. CABOHATION FESTIVITIES HINT TO SUB- SCRIBERS.—It is intended that the sub- committees appointed to carry out the different branches of the festivities shall meet early next week. The hon secretary, Mr Parry Jones, asks us to inform subscribers that it will be a very great convenience if they would allocate their subscriptions. Many of them have not done this; in fact more than half the sum subscribed has not been allocated. There are four divisions (a) festivities, (b) Infirmary, (c) Nurses' fund, (d) soup kitchen and subscribers who have not done so, and in- tending subscribers, are asked to apportion their subscription to whichever of these pur- poses they desire it to be used. It will be so much easier and so much more satisfactory for much easier and so much more satisfactory for the donors to apply it, either all to festivities or to divide the money if they wish to do so, than that it should be left to the committee to apply it as they think fit. Of course when the money is not allocated by the subscriber the committee will use it as they think best. DKATH OF MRS JOHX Pkitity.-It is with much regret that we announce the death of Mrs John Parry, of Ohapel-place. She was the wife of Mr John Parry, joiner, and the mother of Mr Gwilym Parry, secretary of the Welsh National Liberal Association. She had been ill for a long period, during which she had the best medieal skill and the most careful and loving nursing, but she passed away on Saturday, aged 70 years. She had been a member Ðf the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel for a great number of years, and on Sunday last some very sympathetic references were made to her departure and testimony borne to her Christian character and good qualities. The funeral, which was of a public character, took place on Tuesday at Whitchurch, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, the shops being closed on the line of the procession. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to mourn her loss, and much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family in their sorrow INCORPORATED CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY.- The Annual General Court of the Incorporated Church Building Society was held last Thurs- day. The Bishop of London presided. The Annual report showed that the income for 19G1 had been C8,960, including J61,198 in interest and jeS.383 in legacies the previous year's total, when legacies brought in £ 964, being £ 5,402. The year's grants numbered 81, of ef which 15 were for mission buildings, and the amount granted was 95,242. Since the Society's formation in 1818 grants had been made for 2,365 new churches and chapels, and for rebuilding, enlarging or otherwise improv- ing 6,285 existing churches and chapels. By these' means more than 2,000,000 additional seats had been provided, of which about three- fourths were free. The sum voted by the society, excluding cancelled grants, had reaohed J6895,683, and the estimated amount of further expenditure on the part of the public was £15,81,884. The Society now acted as trustee of 379 church repair and building funds, with investments amounting to £ 103,431. The Bishop of London said there had never been a time when this work was more needed. The L rapid iucrease of London and ether large towns I t presented an awful problem. If new neigh- r bourhoods were previded with churches I promptly, the churches were thronged; but v promptituiewa-s most essential. It was most pitifal to aee clergymen wearing themselves s out in begging for church buildings. Sir John r T D Llewelyn moved and Viscount Clifden t seconded a resolution recommending both tht y general fund and the mission building fund ol e the Society to the hearty support of all Charck people. This also was adopted.

r DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. í ———— The »Joa £ hI} meeting of the Council was held last evening (Thursday). Present, j ) The Mayor (Couacillor A 0 Evans) pre- siding, Alderman John Davies, Councillors E J Swayne, Dr Lloyd, J H#wel Gee, Thomas A Wynne Edwards, Roger Pryce, Griffith Jones, James Hughes, Boaz Jones, J Humphrey Jones, R Humphreys Roberts the town clerk, Mr J Parry Jones deputy town clerk, Mr E Parry medical officer, Dr G W Roberts sanitary inspector, Mr William Windsor; surveyor, Mr John Davies accountant, Mr Ellis Williams. Apologies for absence were received from Aldermen W D W Griffith and Robert Owen. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. FRESH CASES OF DIPHTHERIA. Dr Griffith Williams Roberts reported It Since my last report nineteen caset have been registered. One of the deaths took place at the Infirmary, and an inquest was held on a man found dead in a fodder room at the Plough Inn yard, both being non- residents, thus leaving seventeen for the borough proper. Of these seventeen, two were aged respectively 70 and 72 years, aiad twelve others were infants and child- ren, their ages ranging from fourteen days to nine years. Six deaths have occurred at the Asylum during the month. Fifteen births have been registered for the same period-ten males and fire females. The above numbers give as the annual birth and death rate per thousand 28-07 and 31*81 respectively. I have received noti- fications of several cases of diphtheria since my last report, but I think and hope that it is on the decline, as since the 1st of May only six eases have been notified to me, and I believe that these eases have been contracted through children playing with others from infected houses. Five wet privy middens situate in the centre of the town are about to be abolished. The reconstruction of house drains proceeds apace and satisfactory progress is reported. FURTHER CLOSING THE SCHOOLS. The Medical Officer eaid he proposed te order that the sehools be closed for another fortnight. The Mayor: That is to include the Sunday schools of course ?—Yes, certainly. This received the approval of the Council. SANITARY COMMITTEE. This committee met on April 21st, Mr James Hughes presiding, and the report stated that the Inspector reported that 11 cases of Diphtheria had been notified since the Council meeting on the 15th instant, and received instructions to serve notices in certain cases set out in his journal.-Resolved that a canvas cover and a gong be provided for the Refuse Cart.— Resolved that the Crown Lane Sewer be connected with the sewer in Back Row, and a manhole fixed on the drain which runs under the Market. That, a ventilat- ing shaft in the Vrongoch School Yard be done away with, and the pipes taken up, and a new ventilating column fixed i. Barkers Well Lane by Bronygraig.— Carried unanimously. THE COUNCIL SERVED WITH A WRIT. At a meeting of the Sanitary Committee May 13th, the Town Clerk reported that he had that morning been served with a writ in respect of Mr Robert Hughes' claim for damages (caused by alleged lie- fects in Crown-lane drain), and he received the necessary instructions thereou.—Ifae I Surveyor reported his inspection of the Henllan-street Brook, and the number of drains which discharged into it. -Resolved that notices be served on the owners "t the several properties referred to in the Sur- veyor's report to abate the nuisances upon their premises.—That the necessary altera- tion to the Barker's Well Sewer be carried uut by the Council. The Mayor moved the adoption of the Sanitary Committee's report. Mr Roger Pryce said he wanted to take the first opportunity of referring to the Crown Hotel matter. Unfortunately he had to leave the Council at the last meet- ing, and he wished to Duke a personal explanation. The Mayor You will have another op- portunity later on befere the Council in Committee. After some discussion Mr Roger Pryce was allowed to proceed, and said that this committee had come to their decision and had received the evidence of the Borough Surveyor. He had asked the Inspector it he bad warned Mr Hughes, the Crown Hotel, and he had said no. He did not see- The Mayor This is not a personal ex- planation Mr Roger Pryce said that the Inspector said he had not said anything to Mr Hughes. 0 The matter then dropped, and the re- ports adopted. THE ROTARY BRUSH TO RE OBTAINED. The Highway Committee reported that the Surveyor reported the result of his enquiries as to the advantages of using rotary brushes for sweeping macadamised roads and a proposition that one be ob- tained on approval, with a view to purchase if feund satisfactory, was defeated. Col Wynne Edwards said that although he was a member of the committee, he wished to propose a slight amendment, as he thought that they would make a mis- take if they adopted it. If they remem- bered the suggestion of the rotary brush was thought a good one, and they had authorised the Surveyor to ask how the brushes worked, and the matter was brought before the Highway Committee, the replies, which were numerous, being more or less favourable but at that com- mittee the adoption of the brush was proposed and seconded, but the motion was lost. He now proposed that they consider this question Rot only as a means of clean- ing the street, but as a means of saving the ratepayers' money. He knew that the brashes had caused a lot of money, time and inconvenience to people who used them. They ought to get one at once, as they would have troops of horses parading up the town when the yeomanry eame. Mr James Hughes, in supporting the amendment, said he was not altogether supporting the amendment on the score ol "conomy. They were all aware of thE condition of the streets, and on a markei [ day if there had been a shower in the l morning the ftrcets became quite aquas. mire by the afternoon. but by using the brush they cauld dear the streets very! quickly. t Mr MeHaj-d What is the price of the Brush ? The Mayor £ 20. Col Wynne Edwards proposed that they have the brvsh on approval. Mr John Davies: I must go against it. What will become of the old men that are engaged sweeping the roads now. Their living will be gone. (Cries of No, BOo") What are they going to do then ? After further discussion it was agreed that the brush be tried on approval. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. This committee recommended that the Denbigh Town Council appoint as delegates the Chairman of the sanitary committee and the Medical Officer of Health 10 act on a Joint Committee, with two delegates from the Ruthin Town and Rural District Councils respectively, to eonsider the question of providing a joiat hospital in the Vale.-Agreed to. THE YEOMANRY VISIT. The committee reported having resolved that Mr Houghton's terms ( £ 25) for the use of Grwaenynog Park as a training ground be accepted. That collectors be appointed to eollect the amount required to pay sueh rent, &c. That the Yeomanry officers be informed that this committee entirely disclaim any responsibility as to the manoeuvring ground between Glyn Arthur and Moel Famraitu, by consent of Mr W G Rigby, and that the making of an appointment to go over the same is entirely in their hands. In reply to Mr Wynne Edwards, the Mayor said it would be illegal to pay the C25 rent of the park for training out of the rates. The report was adopted.

MR. ROGER PRYCE OBJECTS TO LITIGATION. It was reported that at a further meeting of the sanitary committee, it was recom- mended that the Mayor, Dr Lloyd, Messrs Wynne Edwards, R Humphreys Roberts, James Hughes, and E J Swayne be appointed a sub-committee to deal with the defence to the Crown Hotel action. Mr Roger Pryce said he wished to pro- pose that some other means be taken of dealing with the Crown Hotel action. He knew what it had cost them when thpy had the Gas and Water Company ease. He thought that the sanitary committee be asked to see the place themselves and make a special report. The Mayor There has been a special report made by the Medical Officer aad Sanitary Inspector. After some discussion the Sanitary Com- mittee's report was carried, Mr Roger Pryce voting against it, and remarking that he noticed that there was plenty of law on the committee. ASYLUM DRAINAGE. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Asylum Committee as te the negociations for the disposal of the Asylum Sewage being: resumed. j Mr Boaz Jones proposed that the Council entertain it. Mr Wynne Edwards jocularly remarked that it had better be referred to the Star ] Chamber" (laughter). It was uoanimously agreed that it he left to the whole Council in Committee. FIRE BRIGADES. « A letter from the hon. secretary of the North Wales Branch of the National Fire Brigade Union accepting the Council's invitation to hold the annual demonstration at Denbigh was read, which stated that they would be holding the demonstration later this year on account of the Coronation. The Council resolved that the Fire Brigade Union should fix their own date. Other business followed. [We have had to considerably condense our report owing to pressure of late news].

WELSH INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION IN LONDON. ROYAL PATRONAGE FOR DENBIGH WEAVERS. The annual exhibition of Welsh Industries Wtis held at Grosvenor House, London, which was kindly lent by His Grace the JDuke of Westminster, on May 15th and 16th. when the following were preseiit:-Her Royal High- nass the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Beaufort, the Countess Grosvenor, the Countess Dundonald, Lord and Lady Windsor, Lady Inverclyde, Lady Lettice Grosvenor, Lady Margaret Rice, Lady Llangattock, Lady Grizel Cochrane, Lady Eva. Wyndham Quin; Lady Swansea, Sir. John Puleston, Colonel Thomas Gee and Mrs Gee of Liverpool, Mr Brynuaor Jones, M.P., the Hon Miss Rice, the Hon Mrs Brodrick, the Hon Miss Hill, Miss Knollys, Miss Pennant, Mrs Mackintosh of Mackintosh, Miss Olsra Nethersole (the famous actress), Mrs Belme, Miss Antonio Williams, Mrs Sandbach, Rev Bulkeley Owen, Mr IT M Matheson, Mr Helme, etc. The first day the exhibition was opened by the Countess Grosvenor. Speeches were made by Mr Bryn- mor Jones, M.P., and Miss Hill, who spoke in eugolistic terms of the progress and devel- opement of the industries of Wales, especially that of the weaving section, which W.s a credit to the Welsh weavers. It was often remarked that Messrs Hughes and Sons, the Denbigh manufacturers, had the best exhibition of real homespuns, for which they have taken many prizes. The following were in attendance at the Denbigh stall:—The Countess Dundonald, Mrs Cornwallis West, Lady Grizel Cochrane, The Hon Mrs Brodrick, Miss Pennant, Miss Knollys, and Messrs J T and E W Hutrhes, sons of Mr and Mrs J T Hughes, Yale-street. The second day was opened by the Duchess of Beaufort, who said this was the third exhibition that she had the honour to declare open. Sir John Puleston said that he was very pleased to hear the Duchess say that this was the third exhibition opened by her. He hoped that she would again be pleasad to open three more exhibitions. He remarked on the good work of the Association in connection with the industries of Wales. During the afternoon Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales paid a visit to the exhibition, making good purchases at each stall. Messrs Hughes & Sons had ag-ain the honour of selling to Her Royal Highness a rol of beautiful blue serge of nice soft texture, piece of which is now oil view at their window'1 15, Vale-street. This is the second time thas Messrs Hughes & Sons have been patronised1 by the Royal Family—the first time by H.M. Queen Alexandra, then Prineess of Wales. Business was very keen throughout both days and good sales were made. The Denbigh Stall was especially photo graphed for The Onlooker." The exhibition was the greatest success of the series held. Th< well-known serges of Hughes & Sons are oi view in the windows of Messrs Phillips ant ■ Madame Vernon's windows in Sloane-street t made up into ladies' eostumes, from whon they have received good substantial orders fo their beautiful homespuns.

DENBIGH BOROUGH POLICE COURT J FRIDAY*.—Before J Harrison Jones, Esq. (in the chair), and J Davies, Esq. j THR CANTEEN LICENCE. The Clerk read an application from Messrs Atkinson & Co., Mather-3treet, Liverpool, for a licence for the canteen in the Yeomanry camp from May 27th to June 13th. The applicants had been appointed by the War Office as the caterers to the camp. Supt Jones said he had no objection, but the canteen must be closed on Sundays to civilians. The Clerk: In Wales the Act implies that all places where intoxicating liquors are sold must be closed on Sundays. The Chairman: Is it necessary to have the canteen open to civilians at all ? Supt Jones: They can serve a civilian on a week day. The Chairman: I think it ought to be confined to the Yeomanry, but I don't want to do what is illegal. Supt Jones: It would be legal for civilians to have drink on week days there. The licence was granted. :ALLEGED ASSAULT. Jane Jones summoned Edward Clay for assault. The defendant had been sum- moned at the previous court and had attended, but the complainant did not attend. The defendant on this occasion did not appear, so the magistrates re- summoned him. CRUELTY TO PIGS. Inspector Herniman summoned Joseph Aspinal, pig dealer, for cruelty to pigs. The Inspector said he had seen the defendant at Wrexham market, and he had asked him to plead guilty, as he could not attend. The defendant had 18 pigs in a cart 6-ft by 3-ft 6-in, and he had reckoned that it would just allow 6-in room for each pig.—Defendant was fined 10s and costs.

MAY-DAY RESULTS. On Friday evening the committee of the May-Day festivities was convened in the I Council Chamber, when the Mayor, Mr A < 0 Evans, presided. Three protests against prize winners were dealt with and the decision of the judges were upheld in each case. The statement of accounts was sub- mitted and the following is a summary Total receipts X148 14s 7d, made up as follows balance last year £3 10s 3d, subscriptions £76 9s Gd, XG increase on last year, ad- mission to the Castle grounds £ 52 15s, a decrease of nearly £ 14 on the takings last < year, advertisements and programmes ZCIO, and sale of programmes and other receipts £5 19s lOd. The total payments came to kl42 10s 3d, which leaves a balance to carry forward of 4:6 4s 4d. All accounts were passed for payment. A hearty vote of thanks to the president (Mr A 0 Evans) and vice-presidents (Mr H D Hughes and Dr R J Hughes) was recorded tor the efficient way in which they had carried out their duties, and in returning thanks the Mayor said he wished to con- gratulate the committee upon the successful issue of this year's festivities, and it was very satisfactory to find, notwithstanding the other calls that would be made upon the townspeople this year in connection with the Coronation, the yeomanry and the agricultural show, &c., that the subscrip- < tions exceeded last year's amount and the 4 balance to carry forward for next year was nearly double that of the previous year. He also wished to thank everybody who had assisted in making the 1902 festivities so successful. Votes of thanks were also passed to the j lion secretary, Mr J Parry Jones, and the < lion treasurer, Mr W James, and also to the judges, marshals, stewards, collectors aad all others who had assisted in helping bo make the festivities such a marked success. ]

TRIBUTE TO A LOCAL CRICKETER. f We take the extract given below from I last Monday's Athletic News. Cricket in Denbigh has fallen very much from what it used to be in the days of the old Vale of Clwyd Club, which about 18 years ago could put an eleven in the field equal to any in North Wales. Consequently it is gratifying to find that Mr Cole's services are appreciated in Liverpool. "The Liverpool Cricket Club can turn out a pretty strong eleven from the wealth of amateur talent at their disposal, amongst which T G 0 Cole stands out as one of their most promising batsmen. Quite recently this young gentleman took the liberty of compiling the highest score in the match at Birkenhead Park, in a style. that won for him the praise of the cognos- centi, and, as Mr Roper incidentally remarked, You can see that he has been well taught.' Born in 1877, he was educated at Harrow, and under the fostering influence of the late Mr I D Walker his capabilities were directed into the proper channels. All his cricket was learned there, but, singularly enough, he obtained a place in the school XI originally fer bowling, though this was evidently not his forte, for he quickly gave it up, and his skill with the bat was sufficient to retain his place in the team for three years. It was in the match at Lord's against Eton that he accomplished what up to the present he considers his best per- formance. After compiling 36 in the first innings he slashed away at the bowling in the second venture and created a record for this match by totalling 142, the highest score ever made in an Eton-Harrow fixture. With characteristic modesty Mr Cole attributes much of his success to the smiles of Dame Fortune, but there is some- more than mere luck about this voun*- man's cricket. Last year he was a rcufar member of the Liverpool eleven, and had an average of about 26. LIE was selected for the District to oppose Gilbert jessop's Gloucestershire team, and gained double figures—32 and 13. Saturday afternoon cricket is, however, rather inconvenient for him, as it is often difficult to reach his home in North Wales after the match; but such a rising young cricketer is too good to be lost to the game, and he will doubtless figure frequently in local cricket this summer."

DEATH OF A CHILD FROM SCALDING. On Tuesday morning Dr J R Hughes, coroner for West Denbighshire, held an inquiry into the death of a child, named Margaret Selina Thomas, and daughter ef Mr and Mrs Thomas, Henllan-street, Denbigh. The following gentlemen composed the jury :—Messrs W Roberts (foreman). W M Duller, John Ellis Jones, T A Roberts, W P Williams, J W Griffiths, Richard Williams, B Charles, J H Hughes,^ W Davies, Evan Jones, Thomas Jones, E R Williams, Joseph Roberts, Idwal Jones, an Richard Williams.

A WORD OF WARNING TO TARDY* JUROIZS- One or two jurymen being late the 1 Coroner in a few drastic sentences said T that people had lost the battle of life I lirough being unpunctual, and the jurors who were late had laid themselves open to a a fine of E5, and they had kept twelve r gentlemen waiting for them, and he hoped they would in future turn up to time. Dr James ki,.ighes said FCB* r(}ji ? of it* child came to him ON morr. ijr about a quarter past fix and told him T his child had boen xc&ide(I on the arm on Friday evening, and that tù did not line the appearance of the child on Saturday moraing. He asked me if he should bring the child down to the surgery and I told him to bring it down at once. The mother brought the child down at 6.30 a.m. I found the left arm severely scalded about the elbow and front part of the arm. The child had been properly dressed by its mother. I think that everything was done that could be done. My opinion is that the child died ef convulsions brought on by the shock. Margaret Selina Thomas, mother of tho child, said on Friday about 5 o'clock I was preparing tea for my husband. My child is aged 14 months, and walked before it was 12 months old. I placed the tea in a tin can on the table, and whilst I turned my back the child got hold of the can and capsized it on its right arm. The child then began to scream, and I called for assistance, and Mrs Wynne came and dressed the scald with linseed oil. The child did not sleep all night. I noticed a change in her at five o'clock in the morn- ing, but she took the breast whilst my husband went to the doctor. I went down to Dr Hughes' surgery at 6.30 a.m. and got some medicine, and she slept a little after it. She woke up about 11 o'clock and called out, and died at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Mr Marston Davies It is of no practical consequence, but the doctor says the left arm was scalded and the mother says the right. The Coroner: It appears it was the right arm. Mr B Charles Was the child healthy ? Witness She was a fairly healthy child. Mr J Ellis Jones Did the doctor see her just before the child died ? Dr James Hughes: No, I did not. Witness, continuing, said the table was not high, and she had many times before pulled things off the table. The Coroner, in summing up, said the mother had given her evidence in a very alear and straightforward manner, and there was no doubt that the accident had happened by the child pulling the hot tin of tea over it. He knew from experience what a terrible thing a scald or burn was. A scald told upon the nervous system, and he considered that the direct cause of death was from the scald which produced convulsions afterwards. They had the evidence of the Doctor which proved that everything had been done for the child, and he thought the parents were in no way to blame, and the only verdict they could return was that the child accidentally scalded itself and afterwards had con- vulsions and died in consequence. The jury returned a verdict accordingly, and a vote of sympathy was accorded the parents by the jury. .0

HOSPITALITY BY THE MAYOR. Last night (Thursday) the Mayor, Mr A 0 Evans, entertained he collectors for the May- Day Festivities to an excellent supper at the King's Arms Hotel, where Mrs Bradshaw catered in her usually excellent style. After dinner the Mayor toasted his guests and com- plimented them upon their successful eiforts in 3btaining funds for the May-day. The health )f the Mayor was most cordially drank, and bhe proceedings passed off most pleasantly.

Social and Personal. In our announcement last week of the forthcoming marriage of Mr J W D Griffith. of Garn, the wrong date was given; the correct date is June 19th.1 Earl Beauchamp authorises the announce- ment that a marriage has been arranged between his Lordship and Lady Lettice Grrosvenor. She is the yoanger sister of the Duke of Westminster. Mrs Cornwallis West has just been staying with her daughter, the Duchess of Westminster, or a week or so. In the Tatter of last week there appeared a ull-page photograph of Mrs Cornwallis West, )f Rutitin Castle. The Archbishop of Canterbury is to be present at the 75th anniversary ot the opening )f Lampeter College. Lord and Lady Trevor have left Brynkinalt, Denbighshire, for London, where they will stay until the end of June. Lieut-Col Sandbach, D.S.O., and the Hon Mrs Sandbach have taken 45a, Chester-square, London, for the season. The Duchess of Westminster's ball at Grrosvenor House, originally fixed for July 1st, has been altered to July 2nd. Capt and Mrs Cole and Miss Cole have left Llysnieirchion for London, where they will remain for the Coronation and the remainder of the season. Mr Humphreys Owen, M.P., was on Friday re-elected Chairman of the Central Welsh board of Education, on the proposition of Mr P P Pennant. Lady Osborne Morgan was amongst those present at the annual meeting of the Worae»'& National Liberal Association in London yesterday week. The Earl of Powis. Chancellor of the Primrose League, presided for the first time at a meeting of the new Grand Council on Thurs- day in Westminster. The King and most of the members of the Reyal Family have accepted copies of Sir Theodore Martin's monograph on Queen Victoria, which has been printed only for private circulation. The Rev Canon H Walsham How, vicar of Mirficld, has been appointed to the important vicarage of Meitham, Yorkshire. Canon How is a son of the late Bishop of Wakefield and a former Canon of St Asaph. Mr 0 Isgoed Jones, chairman of Denbigh- shire County Council, has received the King's command to attend the Coronation service in Westminster Abbey and so also have the other North Wales council chairman. The marriage of Miss Margaret Plowden, daughter of Sir William Chicele Plowden, and irece of Lord Mostyn, to Lord Vaux of Harrowden, took place at the Roman Catholic church at Wellingborough on Thursday. General Sir Evelyn Wood, commanding the Second Army Corps, on Monday visited Welsh- pool and inspected the Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomany, at present training under command of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd has received an invitation, by command of the King, to be present at the Abbey Church of Westminster OH the 26th of June for the Coronation of their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. The Rev Rowland Williams (Hwfa Men), Archdruid of Wales, has had to cancel all his public engagements in consequence of the severe prostration from which he has suffered since attending the recent Royal ceremonies at Bangor and Carnarvon. The Duke of Westminster was one of the plavers for the Cheshire Yeomanry in the polo match on Monday at Oulton Park, Cheshire, the Duchess of Westminster and Lady Grey Egerton being among the many spectators. The yeomanry were defeated by one goal. The King and Queen held a Court at* Buckingham Palace on Friday night, and amongst those who received invitations were the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, the Earl and Countess of Powis, Lord and Lady Forester, the Hon M Forester, Lady Georgiana Peel. the Hon Mrs S Mostyn, and Mr F Edwards, M.P., and Mrs Edwards. Mr Re* Gregson Ellis, nephew oi Mr Saxcn Gregson Ellis, of Plas Cleugh, who captained the Eton Football Eleven last season, has also been honoured with the post of captain in the Eton Cricket Eleven. Playing at Eton last Saturday he scored 37 not out, his team totalling 118 for three wickets. Such a display against to strong an eleven as Liverpool promises well far a successful season.