Denbighshire Free Press

BIRTHS. DADecember 17th, at Trevor-terrace, Postoi ice-lane, Denbigh, the wife of Mr F. jwft- IDavies, of a son-first-born. Li'wis.- November 29th, at Brynhyfryd, Hen- nan, tie wife of Mr Joseph Lewis (foreman at Mr David Knowles, draper, Vale-street, Denbigh), of a dau ghter- ifrst-born. V AfGla .-Decembec 19th, the wife of Mr H V&u^han, coachman, Garn, Henllan, of a son. MARRIAGES. Pn: K" I'T—WALKBR.—December 20Lh, at St N, lifred's Catholic Chapel. St Asaph, by th Rev Father Hat-slake, S.J., Edward Fran Plucknett, E.q., of St John's Wa-v. k, to Miss Helen Mary Walker, of Boi in, St Asaph. DEATH. JUsi',v T-DAVIKS. December 15th, at Plas Mr Holywell, Mary Eliz-ibeth, beloved wiia f Samuel Davies, J.P., and only daughter of William Easterby, L.L.D., J,P., f Plas Caoh, St Asaph. IN MEMORIAM. LL V. •, -In ever-loving memory of my dear Acut Catherine Ann Lloyd, of 1, St. I: iin: 's-terrace, Castle Hill, Denbigh, who d p-u 3d this life, December 24th, 1904. rh: is a day of remembrance to all, i-al is a day that is sad to recall VI? • Heaven look down on those who are b- t God in His mercy will answer the rest. Mabel.

"DENBIGH. XHI; LINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS will meet BaturW December 22nd Bodelwyddan Wednvjf-; my, December 26th Meliden Satarda- December 29th Llysmeirchion 11 a.m. CH&lST,ASIAND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. The I & N 'N Railway 00 state The week-an. short date tickets advertised on the exc-ursio L bills to to be issued on Fridays and Sattrda; s, Deoeoftor 21, 22, 28, and 29, will be ble for return on the following Sunday, (whete t ain aervict mrraita), Monday, Tueoday or Wedo isday." O, Wednead ty iiext (tioxinc Day) ch tap ticket.s.2 6d day and 2, 3d half- day, will be issued toGhester for the Christmas Choir Eisteddfod, the Pantomime at the Royalty Theatre, and the Combination football match, trains starting at 8.28 and 12.45 and the spacuil returning iiom Chester at 10.45.

ST. iEOKGE, ABBRGELE. ENTEKl, INMENT. A mll' cal anci dramati- entertainment was held at the iralafc0 0f Varies. St George, on Monday oveniog, when the'ollowing ladies and gentletn-u took port in [,,i interesting pro- gramme --Major Hi h iinrnel; Messrs J D Jones, Bodoryn; E w Budley, W Hall, W H Dr.vies, J E Rodgers, W Divies H Bedford, the .lisaes Jones, Bodorvlm Birdie Griffiths, Mary Roberts, and M Gilchris. Miss Frances Hughes and Miss Gwladys VI\ns, acted as accompanists, and the Rev D W Evans took the chair.—Part II: A short d,0iUKe entitled «• A Joiut Household." Mrs Smit^era&/a married old maid of uncertain age), yiiss prancas Hughes Mrs Tallett, (a fussy ycuD„ mother), Miss HoMtia Hughes. Scene: A "martly furnished room in a lodging house at Scarborough.

_n_ MOTUKRS.-MrB Wlnslow'8 boothlng SjHp ha, w ased over Mty years fey mllhon. of mothew Mr tilei, children while teething, with perfect euooeBx. It will 1'e!ee th 100r sufferer immediately.. it is PreaRLnt to i -ances natural quiet sleep, by relieving the onUa froru pain, «.nA the little ohernb«wakes aa hricht «<>f all Chemista ,at Is. lit. per bottle.

RUTHIN. THE FIRE BRIGADE BALL. The proceeds of the recent Ball in connection with the Fire Brigade, realised .£33 8s lid. After paying expenses amounting to J67 58 8d, there remained a credit balance of 226 3s 3d, which will be devoted towards the funds for the purchase of a new steam fire engine. CHRISTMAS MARKET. The annual Christmas market for the sale of geese, turkeys, &c., on Monday, was exceedingly well patronised. Turkeys made from 7id to 8d per lb; geese from 8d to 8d; ducks 5s to 73 per couple; chickens 4s to 5s per couple. The market will be continued tomorrow (Saturday). RUTHIN POST OFFICE. Owing to the Christmas and New Year's pressure the letter box at the Head Office, Ruthin, will be closed halt-an-hour earlier than usual, viz., at 7 15 p.m. on the 23rd, 24th, and 31st December. The latest hour up to which p-ircels can be accepted for despatch by night mail will bt 7 15 p'm. on the 22nd, 24th, and 31st December. The letter box in the Ruthin rural districts will also be cleared balf-an-hour before the odinary time on the 24th and 31st December. There will be only one town de- livery of letters and parcels on the 25th and 26th December, commencing about 8 a.m., and only one collection from the Head Office box on those dates: viz., at 7 18 p.m. To ensure delivery on Christmas morning the public are strongly urged to post their correspondence as early in the day as possible on Monday the 24th December.

Ruthin Public Houses In Bygone Days. An interesting article on Ruthin Public- houses in Bygone Days, sent us by an esteemed correspondent, is in type, but has had to be held over till next week. —

Carol Singing by Pupils OF RUTHIN COUNTY SCHOOL. An appreciative audience gathered in the j Brynhyfryd Schoolroom on Wednesday after- J noon, December 19th, to hear carol-singing by the girls of the Ruthin County School, in aid ol Dr Barnardo's Homes. The programme consisted of carols-ancient and modern— varied by recitations aud voc'l solos. The items, which were all appropriate to Christ- mastide, were well rendered and much enjoyed, particularly the excellent soloe by Olive Thomas and Gwladys Williams. The School- room, which was tastefully decorated, was kindly lent for the occasion by the Ven Arch- deacon Griffith. This is a new venture on the part of the school, but we see no reason why it should not become an annual entertainment for this good cause. The programme was as follows:—Carol, "Good King Wenceslas." Carol, The Boar's Head." Recitation, The Legend Beautiful," Ireae Roberts. Solo and chorus, In JExcelsis Gloria," Carrie Jones. Song, "Ring out wild Bells," Olive Thomas. Carol, Tri ym ni o'r Dwyraiu Draw," Lower School. Solo and chorus, Come to the Manger," Gwladys Williams. Recitation, Ode on the Nativity," Gwen Pierce. Carol, From Far Away." Upper School. Recitation and air, 11 Then shall the Eyei of the Blind," He shall feed His Flock," Gwladys Wiiliams. Carol, The Manger Throne." Hymn (A. & M. 59), -1 0 come all ye Faithful" (in which the audience joined).

Ruthln Town Council. APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH SURVEYOR. A special meeting of the Ruthin Town Council was presided over by the Mayor (Coun- cillor T J Rouw) on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Aldermen T H Roberts, Ezra Roberts, John Roberts, and Dr J Medwyn Hughes; Councillors William Jones (Glasfryn), Robert Roberts, R H Williams, T Maysmor Gee, T J Roberta, Charles Price, Benjamin Davies, Francis Dowell, and E Tegid Owen, with the Town Clerk (Mr Baldwin Griffith). The meeting was convened specially for the purpose of appointing a borough surveyor, toll collector, and inspector of nuisances in the place of Mr John Hughes, resigned. The appointment carries with it a salary of about .£105 per annum. Twenty applications were received for the post as follows Horace Wales Bolton, Borough Surveyor's Offices, Brecon Walter Broeklehursb, Mount Pleasant, Ruthin John Daniels, Market-street, Ruthin John Garner, Mwrog-street, Ruthin H S Jones, Belgrave House, Northop J Rice Jones, Old I Oolwyn Morgan Rees Jones, Surveyor's Office, Abergele; Watkin Williams Jones, Pwllheli Thomas W Kirkham, Llanfair D.O. J D Lewis, Denbigh Howell Lloyd, Love-lane, Denbigh F J Mardall, 1, Lidliagton Place, Oakley Square, London; Price Morris, Borthyn, Ruthin; R E Price, Mold Joseph Roberts, Kuthiu J T Roberts, Acrefair Louis W Sayle, Denbigh; John Archibald Statham, Fishponds, Bristol J Paull Williams, Wrex- ham William Williams, Well-street, Ruthin. The applications were considered by the Council in committee, who ultimately brought the number down to three (with whom an interview was arranged), as follows:—J Rice Jones, 3, Kofflers-road, Old Colwyn; Morgan Rees Jones, Surveyor's Office, Town hall, Aber- gele; J Paull Williams, 42a, High-street, Wrexham. Following upon the interview, the Council unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr Ezra Roberts, seconded by-Mr E Tegid Owen, to appoint Mr J Rice Jones, of Old Colwyn, who, when called into the Council Chamber and informed of his selection, thanked the Council for his appointment. Testimonials in his favour were read from Mr W Jones, Colwyn Bay tengiiieet, and surveyor); Air R Green, Assoo. M. Inst., C.E., Birmingham, and Messrs W Underwead & Bro., Dukinfield. He is 31 years of age, and the following was given as his experience: Served articles with Mr Kdward Pritcbard, consulting engineer, Westminster and Birmingham; experience of sewerage works at Wedneibury, Leigh, Worcester, Marlborough, Belper, Rugeley, &c., Colwyn Bay and Colwyn resident engineer at Colwyn for foreshore improvements and promenades experience of waterworks at Kingsbury, Olent: Rochdale, Woodbridge, Hay. Chippenham, and Barberton; experienco of tramways and light railways at Carlisle; experience of road con- struction, steam rolling, &c., at Colwyn Bay and Colwyn -can understand colloquial Welsh, and speak a little. GOVERNOR OF RUTHIN COUNTY SCHOOL. The period for which Aiderman Ezra Roberts had been elected as a representative of the Council on the Governing Body of the County School having expired. The Mayor, in moving the re-election of Mr Ezra Roberts, said he did so for the reason that Mr Roberts had taken deep interest in education for a good number of years. Nobody knew more than he (the Mayor) did, having been otiatriu,i I the extinct School Board, and since then vice-chairman of the Grouped School Managers at Ruthin, about Mr Ezra. Roberts' qualifications j in fact, there was no I person in the neighbourhood better qualified than he Was to represent the Council on the Governing Body of the County School (applause). Mr Francis Dowell seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Ezra Roberts thanked the Council for their continued COnfifience in him, having acted now as the representative of the Council for a period of 12 years. lie would not have felt angry if the Council had elected anyone else. His interest in the County School was quite impersonal. He supported the school simply because he wished the girls in the neighbour. hood to have the advantageg of secondary education close to their doors (hear, hear). He might add that the school had become a very successful one (hear, hear). It started first with provision for 60 scholars, but at present the number on the books was within three of 100 (applause). That number was likely to become more numerous still. He was much obliged to the Council for their expressions of confidence in him (applause).

RUIHIN eras SHOW. The twenty-fourth annual Christmas Show in connection with the Ruthin Show Society was attended with every success at Ruthin yesterday (Thursday), when the exhibits compared favourably with those of previous years, and the promoters are to be congratulated upon the success of the project. Although numerically the entries were not so motny as in last year's show, the quality and soundness of the exhibits were excellent and were highly spoken of by the judges. In Col Mousley, of Nant- clwyd, the show found a most excellent president, whilst the vice-presidents were the Mayor of Ruthin (Councillor T J Rouw) and Mr T Leathes, Wern Fawr. The hon solicitor and auditor was Mr W 0 Jones the hon auctioneer, Mr George F Byford the hon veterinary surgeon, Mr T J Simpson and the hon treasurer, Mr W T A Jones, L & P Bank. The manage- ment committee, who are to be congratu- lated upon their harmonious working together, were :-Messrs L G Thomus, E Tegid Owen, J Kellert, T H Rigby, G F Byford, J R Davies, Johnson (Bodyn- gharad), W Leathes, E W Davies, R H Williams, T J Rouw, R Roberts, J J Butler, T D Ellis, T Loathes, J H Simon, W Roberts, 0 Lewis Jones, L Smith (Fulbrook), R Mostyn, H Forder, R Forder, R Beech, G Brocklehurst, J Lloyd Roberts, T Mossop (Wern Fawr), R A Jones, J K Williamson, Hugh Williams, J E Morris, J Williams, H E Aldrich, R T Hughes, R H Jones, J Ellia, and J Williams. This year's secretary was Mr W G Hodgson, Florence House, and the energetic and praiseworthy manner in which he performed his arduous duties is deserv- ing of all praise, whilst the work of assist- ant secretary was equally well performed by Mr J LI Roberts, the Conservative Club. The judges and stewards (under Mr J J Butler, of Graigfechan, who ably superin- tended the show during the day) who gave every satisfaction, were :—Dogs, Mr T R Stretch, Ormekirk poultry, &c., Mr Proud, Southport butter, eggs, and dressed poultry, Mrs Roberts, Lleweni hall honey and sticks, Supt Woollam, Llanrwst grain, &c., Mr Thomas Jones, Plas Coch needlework and drawing, Mr C A Jones and Miss Jones (Llwyfen) horse shoes, Mr J Jones, Denbigh bread, Mr Thomas, Rhyl. Soon after one o'clock, the President, who was accompanied by Miss Mousley, in an interesting speech, declared the show open and wished it every success. Follow- ing upon this Col Mousley presided at the luncheon, admirably catered for by Mr and Mrs E Tegid Owen, at the Castle Hotel, and was supported at the top table by Miss Mousley, Mrs Roberts (Lleweni), Mr Edward Lloyd of Rhagatt, Mr T H Stretch (Ormskirk), the Mayor of Ruthin (Councillor T J Rouw), Mr J J Butler (Graigfechan), Mr Hodgson (secretary), and others. Following upon the loyal toasts, Mr Edward Lloyd ol Rhagatt, pro- posed The success of the Ruthin Shows Society," and in response the President, who was musically honoured and cheered, as well as Miss Mousley, dwelt upon the advancement made in agriculture, both scientific and practical, during recent years. What was required now was a little more unity, cohesion and enterprise. The Judges" were toasted on the motion of Mr J Kellett, and responded to by Mr Stretch. The Mayor of Ruthin proposed the Health of the President," which was heartily received, and referred also in eulogistic terms to the Secretary of the show, whom it was hoped would remain so permanently. [Space will not permit the publication of the speeches.—Ed.] A novel feature in this year's event, and one which will materially enhance the finances, were the cinematograph exhibi- tions by Messrs Archer & Sons, Liverpool,! in the Assembly Rooms, added to which there were solos (sentimental and humour- ous) given by well-known local artistes. This department was under the stewardship of Messrs L G Thomas, R A Jones, and Rowland H Jones. A honorary exhibit worthy of mention was a collection of Naples Mandarines grown by Sir J K Williamson (a brother- in-law of Mrs Williamson, Derwen hall), grown in his garden at Naples. The following is a full list of the ,I PRIZE WINNERS:- DOGS. (Open to North Wales). Collie Dog or Bitch, rough or smooth coated—1 Miss E Elkington, Holywell. 2 John Goodwin, Ruthin, 3 J Davies, Mostyn. r W Haghes, Llanddulas. vhc John Evans, Bryntrillyn, Denbigh, he E D Jones, St. George, Abergele. Collie Dog or Bitch, rough or smooth, puppy under 12 months—1 E D Jones, Mostyn. 2 H Hughes, Llanddulas. 3 Benjamin Davies, Ruthin. Welsh Terrier, dog or bitch—1 W A. Dew, Bangor. 2 Major F Bloom, Bangor. 3 J Jones, Abergele. Welsh Terrier, dog or bitch, puppy under 12 months—1 0 Williams, Llan- rwst. 2 Major F Bloom. 3 W Owen Davies, Denbigh. Fox Terrier, dog—1 & 3 D Garic Roberts, Llandudno. 2 Dr D L Davies, Criccieth. r & vhc J Tregonng, Denbigh. he D Williams, Oswestry. c 0 Lewis Jones, Rutbin. Fox Terrier, bitch—1 D Garic Roberts. 2 & r Dr D L Davies. 2 Miss Emily Marsden, Colwyn Bay. vhc Mrs Lewis, Trefnant. be W Evans, Prestatyn. c T R Jones, Holywell. Fox Terrier, dog or bitch, puppy under r, y 12 months—1 Dr D L Davies. 2 J Tregoning. 3 R H Parry, Bethesda. r Miss E Marsden. vbc D R Jones, Blaenau Festiniog. c P Roberts, Ruthin. Sporting Dog or Bitch, Setter, Pointer, Retriever, or Spaniel—]_ 1) (Jaric Roberts. 2 Joseph Pri<&, Abergele. 3 H Davies Williams, Caerwys. r W A Jones, Aber- gole. Dog or Bitch, any other breed not previously mentioned-l W C P Dew, Llandudno. 2 George Jones, Denbigh. 3 W J Stansfield, Corwen. I Maidens (any breed) never having won a prizo on or before date of closing of entries—1 D Garic Robqfts. 2 J Tregon- ing. 3 Miss Emily Marsden. r W J Stansfield. vhc W hivanstprestatyri. he R A Wilson, Corwen. Special Limit Class, any variety not having won more than one first, prix" in open class at any show—1 W C P DHW. 2 D Garic Roberts. 3 O^q Williams, Llanrwst. r Dr D Livingstone Davies. vhc Major F Bloom, Bangor. vhc Miss E Marsden. he H Davies Williams. LITTER CLASS. Beat litter of puppies of any breed—1 R Roberts, 35 High-street, Denbigh. 2 J Ellis Jones, Denbigh. 3 Mrs L Williams, Union lodge, Ruthin. r D Jones, Kil- ford, Denbigh. LOCAL CLASSES. Confined to exhibitors within 12 miles of the Municipal buildings, Ruthin. Collie dog or bitch—1 John Goodwin, Ruthin. 2 J Evans, Bryntrillyn. 3 E D Jones, Abergele. r E Williams Bros, Ruthin. vhc E Jones, Penygraig. he J Goodwin. c Benjamin Davies, Ruthin. Welsh terrier dog or bitch—1 J Ellis Jones, Denbigh. 2 L Smith, Rutbin. 3 W Owen Davies, Deubigh. Fox terrier dog or bitch—1, r & vhc J Tregoning. 3 Mrs Lewis, Trefuant. r Mrs A E Roberts, Ruthin. vhc Walter Buller, Denbigh, he R Ellis, Oaklea, Denbigh. Any other variety not before mentioned -1 George Jones, Denbigh. 2 W J Stansfield, Corwen. 3 Miss Haigh, Ruthin. Best-looking working Sheep Dog—1 E Jones, Penygrnig. 2 Miss Mary Evans, Bylcbau. 3 R Johnson, Bodangharad. r E W Davies, Ruthin. vhc D Roberts, Llangynhafal. he Fred Evans, Llanbedr. c Jack Taylor, Llanbedr. POULTRY. (Open to North Wales). Turkey, cock or hen—1 W W Chrutopherson, Clawddnewydd. 2 Mrs A Williamson, Derwen Hall. 8 Miss A Leathes, Ruthin. r R W Hughes, Denbigh. Goose or Gander—1 W W Christopher- son. 2 & r Mrs A Williamson. 3 & vhc R W Hughes. Drake or Duck. any variety—1 Miss R B Babcock, Old Colwyn. Indian Game, cock or hen-l J A Harker, Rhyl. 2 & 8 Miss R B Babcock. r R W Hughes. The Alec Hyslop, Llan- gollen. he & c J Roden, Mold. Modern Game, cock or hen-1 & r R Edwards, Llanrwst. 2 & vhc W H Davies, Pwllheli. 3 G Jones, Dolgelley. Langshan, cock or hen—1 & c Alec Hyslop. 2 Mies Babcock. Orpington, cock or hen-l & vhc H Roberts, Pwllheli. 2 W H Davies. 3 Miss Babcock. r Alec Hyslop. vhc R Williams, Rhos. Plymouth Rock, cock or hen—1 & 2 W Samuel, Wrexham. Brahma or Cochin, cock or hen—1 Roberts Bros., Llanbedr. Wyandotte, cock or hen—1 Miss Babcock. 2 & r W Samuel. 3 W H Davies, Pwllheli. vbc THO Jones, Aber- gele. be H Hughes. Minorca, cock or hen—1 2 & vhc W Rigg, Wrexham. 3 & r Miss Babcock. he Roberts Bros. Leghorn, cock or hen—1 & 3 Miss Babcock. 2 & r Alec Hyslop. he T Maysmor Gee, Ruthin. Any other variety not before mentioned -1 and 2 Miss R B Babcock. 3 Phillip Jones, Ruabon. r Richard Williams, Ruadon. vhc Mrs A Williamson. Bantam, any variety, cock or hen—1 and 2 Miss R B Babcock. 3 H Simkin, Colwyn Bay. r and vhc Alec Hyslop. he Harold Molyneux, Ruthin. Selling Class, any variety, hatched in 1906, cockerel or pullet-l Alec Hyslop. 2 Miss Babcock. 3. G Jones. r Watkiu Samuel, vhc Isaac Jones. Ruthin. Selling Class, any variety, any age, cock or hen-l Alec Hyslop. 2 Miss Babcock. 3 Arthurton and Hughes, Port- dinorwic. r Mrs A Willamson. vhc Watkin Samuel. Special Gift Class, any variety or sex- 1 Miss Babcock. 2 Miss A Leathes. 3 Mrs A Williamson, r Roberts Bros. vhc Robert Williams, Llanarmon. he Hugh Williams, Ruthin. PIGEONS. Best Show Homer, cock or hen—1 and r J A Harker. 2 H Simkin. 3 and vhc Ingham and Davies, Holywell. he Roberts Bros. Best Flying Homer, cock 0.1 hem—1 W V Joaes, Abergele. 2 George J Jones, Llangollen. 3 and vhc J A Harker. r W and R Jones, Llandudno. vbc Ingham and Davies. he William Covey, Rhuddlan he Edward Iball, Buckley. c Thomas Williaxa;, Rhuddlan. Best Fantail Jacobin—1 J A Harker. 2 Thomas & Jones, Blaenau Ffestiniog. 3 and r W V Jones, Abergele. Best Tumbler or Magpie—1 W y Jones. 2 J A Harker. 8 G J Jones, Llangoilen. r J I Williams, Ruthin. v vhc Miss Babcock. he Roberts Bros., Ruthin. Best Carrier or Dragon, or any other variety—1 and 2 J A Harker. 3 H Sim- kin. r and vhc R Parry, Rhos, Ruabon. he W V Jones. Gift class, any variety (no entrance fee) -1 W V Jones. 2, vhc, and vhc J A Harker. 3 Ingham aod Davies, Holywell, r Miss Babcock. he J Goodwin, Ruthin. c A J Owen, Llanberis. CAGE BIRDS. Best Yorkshire Canary, cock or hen—1, 3, and vhc J Salusbury, Cerrigydruidion. 2 and r, R Parry, he David Roberts, Denbigh. Best canary, any other variety—jVtrd & Hayhurst, Carnarvon. 2 E Price, Flint. 2 R E Griffiths, Carnarvon. 3 R 0 Lloyd, Llanfyllin. Best British Goldfinch-l R C Forbes, PwUheli. 2 Williams & Roberts. Ruthin. 3 S Bryan, Llanfyllin vhc W J Roberts, Denbigh, vhc James Williiams, Denbigh. he R Angel, Carnarvon, c E Price, Flint. Best British Bird (excepting goldfioch and mule)—1 r & be Williams & Roberts. 2 W Price, Pontryffydd Lodge. 3 R E Griffiths, Carnarvon. vhc W T Gough Roberts, Denbigh. Best Dark Mule—1 vhc vhc & c Williams & Roberts. 2 J Salisbury, Cerrigydruidion 3 Ford & Hayhurst, Carnarvon, r J Williams, Denbigh. Best light or variegated Mule—1 Miss Florence Price, Denbigh. 2 R Edwards, Llanrwst. Hyde's Special "-for the best Canary reared or moulted upon the Hartz Mountains Bread—1 J Salisbury, Cerrig For the best Goldfinch (open to exhibi- tors in the Borough of Ruthin), first prize given by Mr W H Williams. Rllthin-l Williams & Roberts. 2 W Edwards. Ruthin. 3 J Morne, Kuthin. r J E Roberts, Ruthin. vhc J J Thomas, Ruthin, c Rtndle Jonoa. Ruthin. Best Canary, any variety (open to exhibitors in the Borough of Rutbin)-l Williams & Roberts. 2 J Symond Wil- liams, Ruthin. 3 W Davies, Ruthin, r H Morgan, Ruthin. vhc H Davies, Ruthin. RABBITS. For the best Dutch or Silvers, buck or doe—1 & c T H & W H Parry, Oswestry. 2 R E Griffithe, Ruthin. 3 & r J Ivor Williams, Rutbin. he Gregory, Rhyl. Any other variety, buck or doe—1 & 2 ,John Leslie. Ruthin Castle. 3 G Roberts, Llanfair D.C. r 0 Jones, Ruthin, he A Owen, Ruthin. CATS. Best Persian Cat—1 Mrs Marsden, Colwyn Bay. 2 H Ellis, Llanrhaiadr. 3 Mrs J Straiton, Old Colwyn. r Miss D E Beech, Rutbin. vhc Mies E Ellershaw, Rutbin. Best Cat, any other variety—1 Miss Ethel Simpson, Ruthia. 2 Miss Maggie Williams, Clocaenog. 3 E Owen, Ruthin, r A Rowlands, Ruthin. vhc H Ellis, Llanrhaiadr. vhc D Jones, Ruthin. he D Jones, jun., Ruthin. DRESSED POULTRY. Best Turkey—1 Mrs A Williamson. 2 Thomas Hughes, Llanddulas. Best Goose—1 W W Christopherson, Clawddnewydd. 2 Thomas Hughes. Best couple of Dticki-1 and 2 Thomas Hughes. Best couple of Chickens—1 "and 2 Thomas Hughes. BUTTER. For the best sample of Fancy Butter- 1 Miss A Leathes. vhc Mrs Rowlands, For the best 3 lbs of Fresh Butter in lbs., plain or ribbed—1 Miss A Leathes. 2 Mrs A Haghes, Cefn. 8 W W Christo- pherson. HONEY. Best five I-lb bottles, not over 6-ins high—1 and 2 Mrs E Jones, Denbigh, he Miss Isabel Thomas, Ruthin. EGGS. Best 6 Brown Eggs-l Alec Hyslop. 2 Robert Johnson, Ruthin. Best 6 White Eggs-l and 2 Mrs Armor Jones, Denbigh. BREAD. Best 4 lbs White Loaf, to be exhibited by a cottager—1 Miss Brocklehurst, Ruthin. 2 Mrs Sarah Roberts, Ruthin, vhc Mrs Parry Jones, Ruthin. Best 41bs. White loaf (open)—1 A E Davies. 2 T Jones, Ruthin. vhc E B Jones & Co., Ruthin. Best 41bs. Brown loaf (open)—1 Miss Brocklehurst, Ruthin. 2 0 R Owen, Ruthin. FRUIT. Best two dishes Cooking Apples (six to a dish)—1 H Morgan, Ruthin. 2 Robert Hughes & Son, Ruthin. 3 Miss A Leathes, Ruthin. Best two dishes of Dessert apples (6 to a dish)—1 R Roberts, Ruthin. 2 Mrs Mary Pritchard, Llanfair D. C. 3 H Morgan. Best dish of pears-I and 3 R Roberts. 2 Mrs Roberts, Ruthin. ART AND INDUSTRY SECTION. (Open to Amateard only). Best drawing in pemcil and crayon—1 E lball. 2 Miss Drusilla. Jones, Llanfair D.C. Photographs, best three prints of differ- ent subjects—1 and 2 R A Bryan, Llan- fyllin. Best painting in oil, or water colour—>1 and 2 Miss Ethel Harker. Rhyl. Best drawn-thread Table-centrA-l Miss A Leathes. 2 Miss M Hughes, Llanbedr. he Miss E F Roberts, Ruthin. Best home-made Walking Stick—1 J Evans, Gwylfa Hiraethog. 2 W Roberts, Llanfair D.C. Best pair of fore and hind Shoes for a Hackney Horse, and a pair of fore and hind Shoes for a Cart Horse—1 J D Griffiths, Llnnbedr. 2 R Morris, Clawddnewydd. he John Jones, Galltegfa. Best miniature Stack—1 M Roberts, Corwen 2 E Smith, Llanelidan. S J Roberts, Llanelidan. POULTRY. (Open to Ruthin Union). Duck or Drake, any variety-I & 2 T Jone?, Llanfihangel. 3 H Williamq, Ruthin, r Mrs A Williamson. vhc F Evans, Llanbedr. Plymouth Rock, any variety, cock or hen—1 R Johnson, Ruthin. 2 and 3 J E Randies, Ruthin. vhc J Ivor Williams, Ruthin. be R C Williams, Llanfwrog. Wyandotte or Orpington-l Roberts Bros." 2 T Jones, Llanfihangel. 3 W M Jones, Llanbedr Rectory. r H Williams. vhc H H Springman, Ruthin. be R Davies, Llanfair D.C. Minorca or Leghorn—1 and 3 Roberts I Bros. 2 John Jones, Ruthin. r J Ivor Williams. vhc T Jones, Llanfihangei. Bantam—1 H Davies, Llanfwrog. 2 H Molyneax, Ruthin. 3 J E Roberts. Ruthin, r Roberts Bros. vhc Miss K Toozel, Ruthin. Fowl, any other variety not before mentioned—1 R Williams, Llanarmon. 2 Mrs L Williams, Ruthin, 3 Isaac Jones, Ruthin, r S Hall, Llanfair. vhc T Jonas. Best pair of Pullets, hatched in 1906- 1 Thomas Roberts, Ruthin. 2 Thomas Tones. 3 Mrs L Williams, r Robert Williams, Llanarmon. vhc Roberts Bros. he David Jones, Bontuchel. COTTAGERS' POULTRY. Open to Cottagers within the Union, whose rental does not exceed £ 1 a year. Best Fowl, cock or hen—1 Robert Wiiliams. 2 and vhc Mrs M Thomas, Corwen. 3 Mrs L Williams, r Thomas Lemwey, Llanvchan. VEGETABLES. Best collection of Potatoes distinct varieties) G to a dish—3 Edward Smith, Llanelidan. Best G Potatoes (flat, -1 Mrs Williamson 2 Robert Lloyd, Ruthin. 3 H Cambridge Hesketh, Ruthin. Best 6 Potatoes (round)—1 W H Williams, Ruthin. 2 Mrs A Williamson, r Sergt Edwnrd Jones, Ruthin. Best 6 Ollions-1 Mrs Harrcwer, Llan- I bed r. Best G Carrots—2 W Pritchard, Llan- fair D.C. Bast G Shallots—2 Edward Ivor Roberts, Ruthin. Best 6 Beetroot—1 J M Williams, Ruthin. 2 Sergt Edward Jones. Best 2 heads of Celery—2 Mrs A Williamson. Best 6 Garden turnips—1 R Jones, Peniel, Denbigh. 2 W H Williams, Ruthin. FRUIT. (Open to Amateurs only). Best two dishes of cooking apples (dis- tinct varieties), 6 to a dish—2 John Davies, Llanrhydd. 8 Miss Leorie Wil- liams, Llanynys Vicarage. Best two dishes of Dessert apples (dis- tinct varieties), 6 to a dish—1 R C Wil- liams, Llanfwrog. 2 Sergt. E Jones, I Ruthin. 3 R Roberts, Ruthin. ROOTS. Best 4 mangolds-1 and 2 J G & J L Gratton. c W Pritchard, Llanfair D.C. Best 4 swedes—1 Mrs A Williamson. 2 and c Thomas Jones, Corwen. Best. 4 Common Turnips—1 Mrs A Williamson. 2 T Jones, Llanfihangel. GRAIN. Best peck of Wheat, grown in 1906- 1 E Smith, Llanelidan. 2 John Hughes, Cefn. c R Lloyd, Ruthin. Best peck of Barley, grown in 1906- 1 F J Jones, Llanbedr. 2 R Roberts, Ruthin, c F Evans, Llanbedr. Best peck of Oats, grown in 1906- 1 T Leathes, Wern Fawr. 2 and c Mrs A Williamson. OPEN TO CHILDREN Attending Elementary Schools within a radius of 15 miles from Ruthin (monitors excluded. Copy of a Freehand Drawing in outline, finished with a pen—1 R Ernest Jones, Llanarmon. 2 Alice Williams, Prion. 5 Thomas J Jones, Llanarmon. Copy of Freehand Drawing of a bird, fruit, flower, or animal, lined in ink, and coloured with ink or crayon—1 Robert David Williams, Clwydfro, Denbigh. 2 R Ernest Jones. 3 Thomas J Jones, Llan- armon. be David Roberts, Llanarmon. Best Calico Chemise, suitable for a child between 12 and 14 years of age- 1 Winifred Ann Watkins, Clocaenog. 2 Harriet Emma Jones, Clocaenog. 2 Barbara Maddocks, Ruthin. he Mary Catherine Edwards, Clocaenog. Copy of flowers, made entirely with the brush. It may be in one or more colours -1 Robert David Williams, Clwydfro, Denbigh. 2 Daniel Jones, Llanarmon. 3 Alice William, Prion, Denbigh. Best hand-sewn flannel petticoat, suit- able for a girl 15 years of age—1 Harriet Jones, Clocaenog. SPECIAL PRIZES. 0 Given in addition to prize money. Challenge silver cup for the best Fox or Welsh Terrier in the show, to be won three times in succession, or five times in all. presented by a few Fanciers. W A Dew, Wellfield, Bangor. Best dog in tha show, Silver Challenge Bowl, the gift of Lady Naylor Leyland, to be won three times in succession, or five times in all. W A Dew. Best exhibit in Classes 18, 19 and 20 (Poultry), 1 case of Liverine, presented by Messrs Liverine, Ltd., Grimsby. W W Christopherson, Clawddnewydd. Best exhibit in Class 28,29 and 30 (Poultry), t sack of Corn, presented by Mr E W Davies, Eagles store. Miss R B Babcock. Best exhibit in classes 37 and 38 (Pigeons), silver.mounted walking stick, presented by Mr J A Harker, Rhyl. J A Harker. Best exhibit in classes 32 to 34 (Poultry), case of mineral waters, presented by the Cam- brian Mineral Water Co. A Hyslop, Llan- gollen. Best flying homer, silver medal or pendant presented by Mr W C Roberts, Llandudno. W V Jones, Abargele. Best show homer, silver medal or pendant, presented by Mr W C Roberts, Llandudno. J A Harker, Rhyl. Best exhibit in class 39 (Pigeons), £ sack corn, presented by Messrs E B Jones & Co Rhyl. J A Harker. Best exhibit in classes 39 and 40 (Pigeois), i case of health grit, presented by Messrs Liverine, Ltd. J A Harkar. Best light mule, exhibited by an exhibitor residing within seven miles radius of show, case of mineral waters, presented by Cambrian Mineral Water Co. Miss Florence Price, 4, Crest view, Denbigh. Bast pigeon in the show, books to the value of 12s, presentad by Messrs George Newnes & Son, London. J A Harker. Best dressed poultry in show, 10s Ga. pre- sented by Mr W Jones, L and P Bank, Ruthin. Mr T Hughes, Llanddulas. Best white fowl must have white legs and feet, 38 6d, presented by Mr J R Davies, Crown house, Ruthin. T Smith, Glascoed, Llanfair D.C. Most entries in c'asses 86 to 95 (vegetables), gold centre medal, value 10s, presented by Mr H E Joyce, Ruthin. Best exhibit in classes 76 to 78 (poultry), caee of mineral water, presented by Messrs h Ellis & Son. R Roberts, Llanbedr. Best exhibit in classes 79 to 81 (poultry), sack of corn, presented by Messrs E B Jones & Co, R Williams, smithy, Llanarmon. Best barrier or dragon, or any other variety pigeon, silver-mounted pipe in case, presented by Mr J A Harker. J A Harker. Best exhibit in class 59 (fresh butter), silver- plated cup, value 249, presented by Mr T H Rigby, Ruthin. Miss A Leathes. Best pen of poultry in local section, 10s 6d, presented by the president, Col Mousley, Naot- clwyd. R Wiilliams, Llanarmon. Best pen of poultry in the show, silver cup, presented by Mr R Mostyn, Ruthin. Miss Babcock Best exhibit in class 21 to 23 (poultry), five 2s Dottles of Smith's Ovary Tonic, presented by Mr L Smith, Birmingham, A Hyslop. Best dog or bitch in local classes, goods to the value of 10s 6d, presented by Messrs Jeyes' Sanitary Compounds Co, Ltd. J Tregoning, Denbigh. Best collie bitch in the show, prize by Miss E M Elkington, Plas. Llanerchymor, near Holvwell- J Davies, Ffynnongroew, Mostyn. Best Welsh terrier bitch, 28lbs bag of Melox, presented by Messrs W C Clarke, & Sons, London. W A Dew. f Best fox terrier bitch, 281bs bag of Melox, presented by Messrs. W C Clarke & Sons, London. D Garic Roberts, Llandudno. Best minorca in local section, prize value 5s., presented by Messrs Roberts Bros., Llanbedr, (donor- do not compete for this special). Won by donors, but awarded to John Thomas, 28, Borthyn, Ruthin. Bast collie dog in show, prize value 103. 6d. presented by Messrs Spratt's Patent Ltd., London. Miss Elkington, Best dog or bitch, sporting, prize value 10s 6d presented" by Messrs Spratt's Patent Ltd., London. W C P Dew. Best six mangolds and six swedes grown j by a tenant farmer living within the Ruthin Union. Prize 10a 6d,, presented by Mr O Lewis Jones, North and South Wales Bank, Rutbin. EXTRA PRIZES. Given by Messrs Gartons Ltd. seed growers, Warrington. Best yellow globe mangold, with tops and roots on. Thomas Jones, Castle farm, Ruthin, Best 6 swedes, with tops and roots on. Jonas Bros, Ty mawr, Llanrhaiadr. Best exhibit of dressed whita oats, of not less than one bushel. J Jarrett, Fron ganol, Llanbadr. Llanb:2!dr. Best exhibit of dressed black oats of not less J than one bushel. Mrs A Williamson, Derwea hall, Cor ""ell. Given by Messrs Robert Hughes slid Son; I Seedsmen, Ruthin. L I Best 6 swedes. 1 Mrs A Williamson. 2 M Pritchard, Llanfair D.C. c Robert Roberts, Hauoed. Best 4 mingolds. 1 M Pritchard, Llanfair D.C. Bast; four yellow mangolds. 1 Robert Lloyd. 2 M PriSchard. Bist dish of 12 patatoes seeds. Prize given by Mr D Thomas, Llanfair. 1 John Hughes, PI as cocK, St Aiahp. 2 H Cambridge Hesketh, Perthi, Ruthin.

I' Sheep Weight Guessing. The weight of the "neap in the jguessing competition was 131 bs 13n5, and thps weight was guessed with ab-oiute accuracy by Miss Winstanley, of tba Castle Hotel, who thus secured the prize.

ST. ASAPH. COMING EVENTS. Wd understand ii" is intended to hold a gran(, l morning and evening entertainment at the National Schools, on Thursday the 10th, proximo, waeu Miss Francis Hughes, of Kinrnel, and Mi..s M Edwards, the Palace, will take part in a specially-written Dialogue, by a local author, at both entertainments. Particulars wiil be given later in our advertising columns. Will friends kindly make a note of the date.

Christmas Display In St Asaph Shops. The display in the shops showed that the tradesmen had made ample preparation for the wants of their customers. We are only able to give a brief description of the fine show as follows :— Messrs E B Jones & Co. The magnificent display at the popular City StoreR, belonging to the famous North Wales gor,)C"rs- E B Tr nes & Co.-f ully m&int&iued the reputation •f thia firm. Tbe CIMR of goods stocked in this shop com- pared more than fanurab'T with tbe highest class London store", a., d we do not think that there was any article which is required for the Christmas table lacking in their artistic display. This year a spsoiality was made of their famous teas, which are so neatly packed in original chests from 5ibs upwards, and f>»ut carriage paid to any address in Great Britain. This Ahip, "wi!1g to the attention given to the provision d-partm--u-, is n^w justly noted as one of the premier stores in the V*.1- of Clwyd. Their famous plain bacon and special Chexhire cheese a now sent to all parts cf England and Wales. Altogether the display here was really superb. Mr Henry Jones's show for Christmas comprised a prime ox (winner of first prize at St Asaph Smithfieid), fed by Mr J Lothian prime ox (winner of first prize at 8t Asaph), fed by Mr Jones, Faenol Proper; nrime ox, fed by Mr Owcn, Fasnel; two fAt oxen, fed by Ir. Wi liams Wynn, Cefn; 10 prime Weld-, wethers, fed by the Lord Bibhop, and winners of neeond priz, at the Srnit&tioid 10 fat Welsh wethers, fed by Mr Williims, Ian Can, C wm: 10 fat ewes, fed by Mr Rjbiirts, 8 tdogan; 10 dit o, f*d by Mr Hashes, Glan Hwfa; 2 lambs (9 weeksilti), fed bl" Mr J Jones, Cae Cogan, Cfjfn fat calf, riOd by Mr D NI Davids, Ffordd Las; prime porkers, fed by Mr Hugh Jon s, Glascoed; 2 bacon pigs, fed by Mr WillHms, Datura Enwyu; geese, fed by Mr Jno Jones. Nant Meifod, and Mr J Jones, Mona Homm; turkeys, fed by Mr Jones, Nant Maifod. At Mr W Morti4 WiHinn-'s shop there was a good show, including a prirne ox (winnvr of fimt prize at Messrs Byford and Sheffield's ,¡ale »> Denbigh), fed bv Mr R Puh. Caeau GNrynian; prime heiler, 2 rears old, fed by Mr J Jones, Dafarn Leffri h; a prims h ifwr, fod by Mr C Wright; 10 Welsh wethers, first priz- winners at at Asaph, fed by Miss Bibby, Fachwen; 6 WeNh wethers, fed by AIr H Jones, Tsgnborycoed; porkers, fed by Mr J Jones, Llannerch Lodge; b%3ou pigs fed by Mr U Roberts, Ty Celyn prime fat pOlle, food by Mr J J >!i •«, Plas Coch; together with a quantity of saaael, briw:>, te. Messrs Tomkinsoa, Ch>wt r-street, have a fine display of of Christmas cirds, seaisou's greetings, &c. The tobaeoo department is replenishe t wuh a thorough new stock of pip-a, pouches, cigars, &d b*st of toba. Me.sfll Price, Liverpool -dou-e, h,d a very fine display. A splendid stock of g(w)tid had been nieely arranged, and Messrs Price and the as-i-ita to had spared no p^ins in the deoorationt and dressing "f the windows. The fruit was very fine, and a great *pu':iality was the choice arrant loaves and such like go d 'hinge. Messrs Whitmore & Jones h vd a fine show of Christmas eakes, plam puddings, cracters, splendid new fruits of all kinds for culinary and dofnert purposes. The provisions were a great feature the toothsome bacon and hallls being in abandance, as well as a vast number of useful goods for presents. Hellllrs Themis Price & Son, of the City Baktry, bad a very fine show of confectionery, and the Bara brith was abandtnt and of the very best quality. Christmas arackers and choice frui s showed well, and an enormous slock of fine provisions completed a remarkably good show. Messrs B and J H Hughes had a fine display of choice fruit, minoe meat, confectionery, ad the best of currant loaves. The whole looked most tempting. Mr J Farrow, Che.ter.treet, hid a good show of choice fruits and a grand oollec ion of flowers. Mr J 8imon, Mvnohester Roms, had a nhoic" display of fancy goods s litable tor Gh-i«tmas. Ladies and gents ties and handkerchiefs in lwe, silk, &c., very pretty blouses, ladies' dresses, together with a great variety of fancy and useful articles for presents. Messrs Kob^rts x bona, jlanclwyd Establishment, had a very fine display of game, tnrkays, geese, Ac., together with an enermoas show of fruit. Miss Price, OwaliaHous-, had a tasteful show of smart millinery goods, blouses, flowers, feathers, &c. Mr W G Joues had a splendid display of Christmas novelties, embracing silk and la scarves, fichus, collar- ett,es, Boleros and the vs. ioug beautiful artioles which the ladies require. The gen's and ladies dressing cases wade a good show, whilst prominent were fancy vests, hats, caps, hoisrry, &c. There WIU an enornsous stjck of presents. Mr E Barlow had a trood whow of boots, shoes, &c. Mr W H EvAn-, China Warehouse, had a splendid stock of choice shina, glass and earthenware, and here presents in profusion could bo obtained. His tobaoco department was complete with all the best makes of tobaceo, cigars and cigarettes and the incidentals thereto.

IJBEEGELE.^ CHURCH DEFENCE LEAGUE. On Thursday evening, at tne Church House, tea party and concert were held under the auspices of the local branch of the Church Defence League. The room was crowded. The vicar (Rev T Jones) explained the objects of the League, and whilst the tea was going on, those who were interested in Church matters were invited to enrol themselves as members. The chair was taken by Mr J D Miller. J.P. A stirring address was delivered by the Vicar on Church defence, and an excellent musical programme followed.

Lord Cochrane's M ijority. Proposed Celebrations. A public meeting, convened by Mr P Davies, chairman of the district council, was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, to con- sider what steps shall be ttken to celebrate the coming of age of Lord Cochrane, eldest son of the Earl and Countess of Dundonald, Gwrych Castle, Abergele. The vicar (Rev T Jones) was voted to the chair, and, after explaining the object of the meeting, said thtt it was not necessary for him to sing the praises of the Gwrych Casole family that evening. They all kuew what a great soldier and patriot Lord Dundonald was. When England was in danger during the late great war, he responded to the call to proceed to South Africa, and distinguished himself greatly there. If another occasion should arise (which God forbid) he would do it again to uphold the honour of the British flag (cheers). He hoped they would celebrate the coming of age of Lord Cochrane in a manner worthy of the family and the occasion (applause). Mr. John Edwards, Tanyfron. said he had much pleasure in proposing that they celebrate this happy event in a manner worthy of a son of a great man. He (the speaker) had had a great deal to do with different functions con- nected with the Gwrych Castle family. He was secretary of the celebration committee when the Earl and Countess were uiirridU. He thought it a step in the right direction to inculeate a feeling of good-will towards our neighbours. He therefore proposed that they moved in the matter as a testimony of tneir respect for Lord and Lady Dundonald. Mr Hannah seconded. Mr J Pierce in supporting, said that was in the happy position of knowing Lord Coc-h,-ac intimately. He wculd assure thcni tnac ho was a gentleman in the t,ue sense of the wo d (applause). Wherever he (^r Pierce) had been in his company his one ambition always was to know personally everyone he met, ricn and. poor alike (applause). The following were then elected as a com- mittee:-Idiss GitVOS, The Vicar (chairman), Messrs G T E\"l'aS (treasurer), E A Crabbe (secretary). J Hannah, J Edwards, Pierce Davies, J Pierce, Edward Williams, H Bed- ford, G PerkinS, W H Jones, (plumber), W H Jones (witolmaker), J C Knight, L B Rogers, J R Ellia, J Williams, Harp Ina J Fletcher, D G RobeJfs, H E Pritchard, L Davies, b H Harrison. Edward Ellis, W Chesters, E W Harrnf- H 0 Roberts, and —Thomas, Liver- pool house. The < if and Mr Crabbe nromVfil ) Wiit upon tn« Oountess to ascartiiu wh n .d Uo ft the celebrations should takj placvi.