Denbighshire Free Press

Birthsy Marriages, and Deaths. r- BIRTH. WILLIAMS May 16th, at 13, Leicester Terrace, Castle-hill, Denbigh, the wife of Mr George Wllliams of a son. MARRIAGES. JONES—ROBERTS.—May 14th, at the Fron Chapel, Denbigh, before Mr Gwilym Parry, registrar, Mr John Jones, Glythau Uchaf, to Miss Elizabeth Roberts, Nant-y-gorlan, both of Bylchau. ROBERTS—ROBEBTS.—May 13th, at the Swan- lane Chapel, Denbigh, by the Rev D D Richards, Nantglyn, assisted by Mr Gwilym Parry, registrar, Mr John Roberts, of Ty Cerrig, Byiceau, to Miss Kate Roberts, of Tryfan Isaf, Llaosannan. DEATHS. BASSETT.—May 18th, at 26, Beacon's-hill, Denbigh, Mra Bassett, wife of the late Mr John Bassett, painter, aged 74 years. BELLAMY.—At Denbigh, North Wales, on May 12th, 1910, Elizabeth Bellamy, sister of the late J T King, Bodyngharad, Ruthin; and was interred at Mossley, Manchester, May 17th. Cocxs.-May 16th, at the Stag's Head Inn, Trefnant, Mr Edward Cooks. IN MEMORIAM. THOMAS.—In loving memory of my dear wife and mother, who died at Chester Infirmary, May 22nd, 1909. Gone, but not forgotten." From husband and sons. 28, Park-street, Denbigh. WiLLiAMa.—In loving memory of dear mother, Catherine Williams, Bryn Clwyd, Llan- fwrog, who died May 24th, 1907. You are not forgotten mother dear, ner ever will you be; While life and memory lasts I will remember thee. Kate Williams.

DENBIGH. MISSION ROOM. A memorial service will be held at the above next Friday ab 7.30, when the Rev E M Richards. B.A., vicar of Prion, will preach (in Wel0h)" THE BOROUGH MEMBER. The Hon W Ormsby Gore, M.P. for Denbigh Boroughs, was present at the State service in Westminster Hall on Tuesday, when the Lying-in-State commenced. PRIZE WINNERS. Several Denbigh competitors were successful at Llannefydd Eisteddfod on Monday, whose names and achievements will be found recorded on another page under report of the Eisteddfod- siLyEE cop3 Three splendid silver cups, which were com- neted for at Llannefydd Eisteddfod (as reported on another page), were supplied by Miss Joyce, jeweller, Vale-street, and gave great satisfaction to the committee and to nae fortunate winners. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. ÅS will be Been by our advertising columns, Mr Sheffield is holding his great spring store caitle and sheep sale in his spacious Mold Market on Friday, May 27th, for which liberal entries should be made, as we have, no doubt, the attendance of buyers will equal that of his previous sale held a fortnight ago, when a better clearance could not have been wished for, and the trade throughout was very brisk. TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB. The annual meeting of the above will be held it the headquarters, on Monday next, at eight )'olock, when all members are requested to attend. GOLF CLUB. This club, in common with many other golf clubs throughout the Kingdom, will be closed bo-day (Friday), in memory of the late King, for the day. THE COMET. Attracted by the annonnoement that the eomet would be visible at 2 a.m. this morning, several Denbighites rose from bed (were up, in fact, before the proverbial lark) before 2 a.m., and remained watohiog for a oouple of hours or so, but no comet was visible, and so they, dis- appointed, resume their slumbers. YEOMANRY CAMP. The Denbighshire (Hussars) Yeomanry leava for camp, which will take place at Caerwys, on Friday next. The "B" Squadron will parade at the headquarters, Denbigh, on Fri- day morning at 8.30. The mounted party will proceed by route march to Caorwys, leaving the headquarters at 9 o'clock, and the dismounted party by the 9.45 train. The fatigue party leave Denbigh on Saturday morning, and are loading at the headquarters to day (Thursday). PROTECTING THE CHILDREN. The Denbigh and North East Wales Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has during the quarter ended 31st March, 1910, inquired into 32 com- plaints of neglect, ill-treatment, and other wrongs of childhood, of which 32 were found to be true, affecting 90 children and 47 offenders. Action was taken as follows 31 cases were: warned, one was prosecuted (convicted and sentenced to four months bard labour). The Society's inspectors made 178 Tifite of supervision. FUNERAL OF MRS R G WILLIAMS. The remains of the late Mrs R G Williams, whose death we recorded laat week, were laid to rest at Whitchurch on Friday, The chief mourners were :—Mr R G Williams (husband), Miss Alice M Williams (daughter), Mrs Wright (sister), Messrs Thomas Parry, W Parry, and R Parry, Henllan (nephews), Miss Elizabeth Parry, Henllan (niece), Mr and Mrs James Jones, Neston (brother and sister-in- law), Mr Hugh Williams, Hall-square (oousin), Mr and Mrs T Batten and Mr Davies, Pensarn (oousins), Miss C Williams, Colwyn Bay Mr S Roberts, Neston (nephew), Mr John Evans, Erriviat Bach (cousin), Mrs Kempster, Mits Maggie Parry, Horse and Jookey, Wrexham and Mrs J E Williams, Trefnant. The follow- ing beautiful wreaths and floral contributions were received :-From the Family Mrs J E Williams, Trefnant; Mr Hugh Williams and family Mrs West, Wrexham; Mr and Mrs Jones, Neston; Mrs Jones, Brmbo. The Rev T J Davies officiated at the house, and the Rev T Redfern, rector, at the graveside. The deceased's husband being a member of the fire brigade, four of the members kindly took upon themselves the duties of bearers, viz.. Lieut R Pryce, Lieut J Joyce, Firemen J Edgar and R Roberts. The coffin was beauti- fully made by Mr J Morris Davies, in whose hands the undertaking arrangements were also placed. SHAKESPEREAN PERFORMANCES. Denbighites had an opportunity last week of witnessing three of Shakespeare's best plays, viz., "The Taming of the Shrew," "Twelfth night," and Hamlet," performed by one of Mr F R Benson's talented Shakesperean Com- pany. Special mention must be made of Miss Eniel Leslie and Mr Baliol Holloway. As Katherine the Shrew," Miss Leslis's talented acting was immediately recognised, and throughout she represented the Shewish Kate in admirable fashion, being frequently loudly applauded. In the 11 Twelfth Night she splendidly represented the part of Viola," which is indeed a difficult piece of aoting. In Hamlet she took tha role of Ophelia," and her acting was again greatly admired. She put extreme feeling into it, and carried the minds of the audience csmpletely away. Mr Baliol Holloway suited the part of 11 Petruchio," in The Taming of the Shrew," splendidly. He is an extremely fine aotor, and captivated everybody. In the Twelfth Night he waa excellent in the role of Malvolio." It was in Hamlet that be was the biggest suocess. He put his very soul Into the part, and every phrase of it betokened great talent and an actor of the very first rank. All the others of the different castes were ex- cellent. Mr Burgess Wargrave ought to be mentioned, for he was indeed a splendid comedian in all the three plays. Unfortunately there were not v6ry good houses, due, no doubt, to the death of the King.

Mil Ormsby Gore's Seat. DENBIGH BOROUGHS ELECTION. PETITION WITHDRAWN AS THERE WAS "NO HOPE OF SUCCESS." On Friday as reported in these columns last Friday, at Shire Hall, Dorchester, where the election petition judges, Mr Justice Lawrance and Mr Justice Pickford, were sitting hearing the East Dorset petition, an application was made for leavo to withdraw the election petition of Mr Allan Clement Edwards against the return of the Hon. William George Arthur Ormsby Gore as a member for the Den- bigh Boroughs. Mr C F Gill, K.C., and Mr Hugh Eraser appeared for the peti- tioner (Mr Clement Edwards), and Mr Lewis Coward, K.C., and Mr Willoughby Williams represented the respondent (Mr Gore). Mr Gill, in making the application, re- marked that the electorate numbered 5,000. The number of voters who polled was-for the respondent 2,438, and for the petitioner 2,430, leaving Mr Ormsby Gore with a majority of 8. The count took place late at night on the night of the poll, and there was no recount. Four- teen ballots were rejected by the returning officer. In that state of things a petition was filed asking for a recount and scrutiny, and an order was made for a recount. The recount took place when the petitioner and respondent were pre- sent, with the result that in the first it was found that one ballot paper which be- longed to the petitioner was amongst the respondent's papers, which reduced Mr Gore's majority to o. But on the other band another result of the recount was that four of the ballot papers which had been counted for Mr Clement Eawards were objected to for different reasons. The recount gave an opportunity for see- inc the papers that had been rejected by the returning officer. The result of the examination of the papers was t] at the petitioner had been advised that he could not proceed with the petition with any hope of success. In these circumstances application was now made to withdraw the petition. It had been presented, not as the result of any feeling between the parties, but under the circumstances it was almost necessary that there ahoald be a recount and an opportunity of seeing these votei. Mr Lewis Coward dealt with the facts and showed therefrom that thete was no foundation for the petition, and he asked for the respondent's costs. Their Lordships gave leave to withdraw the petition, allowing respondent (Mr Ormsby Gore) his costs.

NOTICE. The CLEARANCE SALE at the China Shop, St. Asaph, will BE CONTINUED On SATURDAY, MAY 21st, owing to Friday being a Day of Mourning for His Majesty the King. SOME CHEAP LINES LEFT. :wr- _a' -===::===.

ST. ASAPH. ,OTHEB ST. ASAPH NEWS will be found on page 5. THE EMPIRE MOVEMENT. At a committee meeting held at the Church House last Tuesday it was decided to postpone the festivities intended to be held on the 24th instant in consequence of the lamentable death of the King. The meeting also passed a resolution expressing its sincere regret at the great loss the nation has sustained by the death of His Majesty and its deep sympathy with Queen Alexandra and the Royal Family in their bereavement. A copy of the resolution was forwarded to the Earl of Neath, founder of the Empire movement, for transmission to the Home Secretary. DEATH OF MR. CHARLES JONES OF FAENOL BROPOR. On Monday last there passed away at his residence Mr Charles Jones, of Faenol Broper, alter a long illness. Up to a few yeara ago he was well known as one of the most practical farmers in the Vale of Clwyd, but owing to a mental breakdown the work of his extensive farm passed on to his son. He waR perhaps best known as Charles Jones, of "Criccin," near Rhuddlan, having been a tenant of the late Major Bowley Oonwy at that farm for many years. The funeral took place at Bodel- wyddan Churchyard to-day (Thursday) at 2.30. THE CONGREGATIONAL FESTIVAL. We are glad to notice that ao the recent Congregational Festival at Denbigh last week, the Bev W M Jones and Mr W Jones, Mill- street, took the leading part in the devotional services, and Master S Evelyn Thomas, also of this city, repeated a portion of the Scripture with excellent effect, which drew the remark from the chairman (Mr A Rowlands) that it was worth the trouble of coming there if it was only to have the pleasure of listening to the recitation accomplished without a single mistake. Mr J Simon, of Manchester House, was chairman of the committee responsible for the arrangements of the Festival.—Cor. MARRIAGE AT THE PARISH CHURCH. A very pretty wedding was witnessed at the Parish Church on Whit-Monday, when Mr Samuel Roberts, of the Bungalow, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Mary Jones, of the Vicarage, and formerly of Bylchau. The nuptials were solemnized by by the Rev D 0 Owen, M.A. The happy pair have been the recipients of hearty good wishes and many useful presents. The wedding breakfast, through the kindness of Mrs W J Davies, was partaken of at the Vicarage. The handsome wedding cake was supplied by Messrs J E Price and Co., Liverpool House. DEATH OF THE OLDEST RESIDENT. On Thursday evening there passed away at the ripe age of 95-Mrs Elizabeth Davies, of the Alms Houses. She was born in the parish of Henllan on the 24th June, 1815, when George III was King, and thus having lived in six reigns, dying a few days after the Procla- mation of King George V. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, who spent some years in India in the service of the late Queen Victoria, a grand-daughter and great-grand- daughter, all of whom were most attentive to her until she passed away. She was in pos- session of her mental faculties almost to the last. She was laid to rest at the Cemetery on Monday last, when a large number attended to pay the last token of respect. The service was conducted by the Rev D 0 Owen, M.A. DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM LLOYD, PLASYNROE. It is with sincere regreb that we announce the death of Mr William Lloyd, of Plas-yn-Roe, which took place on Monday last after a few days' illness, at the early age of 28 years. He was out in pursuit of his calling as gardener on Thursday, but alarming symptoms developed, and terminated fatally as stated. Though not a native, he had lived athong us for 14 years half his alloted span—and was extremely popular with his fellow young men. Ever since the death of his father in 1906 he proved to bo the stay and support of his widowed mother, to wham his death came as a sad blow. He was a regular attendant at the Church Men's bible class. A report of the funeral, which took place at the Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 will appear in our next issue. MEMORIAL SERVICES TO HIS LATE MAJESTY We are authoritatively informed that a memorial service in honour of Edward the Peacemaker will be held at the Cathedral on Friday at 2.30 p.m. There will also be a united service of the various Nonconformist bodies at the C.M. Chapel at 1.15 p.m. This service will conclude at 2.15 p.m. to enable the citizens as a whole to attend the national service at the Cathedral. After regard to the King's Proclamation that the day is to be ob- served as a day of mourning, the various places of business will be closed.—We are authorised to state that at the memorial service at the C.M. Chapel there will be no collection, but in deference to the wishes of all sections of the community, a collection will be made at the close of the national service in the Cathedral for the fund in relief of the sufferers by the Whitehaven Colliery disaster, thus rendering one of the finest tributes to the memory of our late beloved Sovereign, who was ever ready with practical sympathy in such dreadful calamities.

Presentation to the Rev. E. W. Powell, Late of St. Asaph. The Churobpeople of Brymbo met yester- day week to weloome home the vioar, the Rev Ê Worthington Powell, who had been spending a holiday in Italy, and to cele- brate the victory gained in what has become known as the 4 Brymbo school war.' The appeal to the Law Courts has finally established the Church character of the schools to maintain which the Vioar of B-tymbo and many of his parishioners have been fighting during the past few years. It was generally felt by the friends of the Church that the Vicar's services should be reoognised, and it was decided to give him a hearty welcome home and to present him with an Illuminated address in recognition of his work. At the meeting in the School- room several resolutions were carried with acclamation. Mr G A Powell, on behalf of the parish- ioners, presented the Vicar with an illu- minated address, and Mr James Jones then handed the Vicar the sum of 240, saying the amount subscribed was small consider- ing the large amount required to cirry out the alteration to the schools, but they asked him to accept it as a guarantee of their willingness to do all in tbeir power to assist him to carry out the heavy task that lay before them (applause). The Vicar suitably returned thanks, and said he was deeply grateful to them for t eir k ndness to him. They had achieved a signal victory. Their contention that the trust under which these schools was held was a Church truat had been assailed with all ort8 of violence. Their conten- tion had been proved to be an absclately sound cne by the decision of Mr Justice Swinfen Eady, and the decision came as a most welcome relief (applause). Con- tinuing, the Vicar said he wished to pay a tribute to the loyalty of the teachers, who risked their future and stood by the ship. They would have to spend from 21,000 to £ 1 500 upon the schools, because there was no appeal from the Board of Education with regard to structural alterations. The Brymbo school war, as it was called, was now over, and if they received justioe and 'air play they would do nothing to raJl" the standard of battle. The citizens will re-echo the ooilloludw words of the Vioar, who, when Vioar 0' ~| Asaph, was himself the embodiment justice and fair play—well done, Worth*1* ton!

Marriage of Miss RObert., Pwllcallod. A wedding of much interest was nized at the Bathafarn Wesleyan Wednesday, May 11th, when the traeting parties were Miss F Roberts, only daughter of the late Ellis Roberts, Belgaim, India, and j of Pwllcallod, Ruthin, and Mr Batty, Sefton Park, Liverpool, son of Mr Riohard Batty, Fairfield, pool. The Rev Edward Jerman, Ty PjjvL Nantolwyd, was prevented by illness fjjj taking part in the marriage service, was conducted by the Rev R Roberts, Buthin, and the Rev R B Ruthin, in the presence of tbe regi*^ Mr G O Morris. The bride, who JjJj, attired in a white silk eolienne dress veil and orange blossoms, and a beafl* V rose spray sent by Mrs Pinnington, 0 ville, Eyarth, was given away by &01',1 brother, Mr J J Roberts, WolverbalØP $t1 The bridesmaids were Misses Isabel (sister of the bridegroom) and Maggi* (cousin of the bride) They were pfoo. attired in dresses of Indian Susso- JJJ piped with sedio, and wore white criøoll hats trimmed to match. The bride o^yll a bouquet of white roses and lilies, *J[ii the bridesmaids' bouquets were ot rnaison carnations. All the bouquets tbe gift of the bridegroom. The b*»' maids also wore gold bangles, the tL/fj of the bridegroom. The beat man rf) Jess Heapy, Liverpool. After the 00 mony the wedding breakfast was nefred the Cross Keys Temperance Hotel. Irene Roberts, Ruthin, was the panist, and played some pretty masic. The carriages were supplied W j Tegid Owen. Before the happy departed by motor for Moreoambe, the honeymoon is being spent, the were photographed by Helaby's, Denbiir The following is the LIST OF PRESENTS: j* Bridegroom to Bridesmaids, gold Father and Mother of Bridegroom, c^eM Mr and Mrs Ellis, Pwllcallod, Rutbin. fa mend tea service and Down pillows. of Bride, cheque. Mr Jess Heapy, painting. Miss Ellis, Pwll Callod, B°^if silver centre cake stand. Miss J Batty» ield, Liverpool, Japanese embroider oboto screen mounted in mahogany. Mr B le. Pentre, Llanrhaiadr, pair homespun bl" Miss J H Roberts, ditto, one dozen knives and antique vase. Miss J P-0 ditto, brass inkstand. Messrs JAR Rob, ditto, cheque, Miss C J Roberts, Bir eab white counterpane and toilet covers. Williams, Foel Uchaf, Gyffylliog, hand- lace. Miss K W Williams, ditto, oil P**IItrtil«'i Miss Batty, Fairfield, Liverpool, Belleck ODA, set. Mr and Mrs Roland Jones, "Gtf Ruthin, silver-mounted jam dish. tdr JI Mrs William Batty, Aigburtb, Liy'rott' dinner service. Mr and Mrs Robert Wavertree, Liverpool, turkey rug. Mrs A O Jones, Warrea, London, barofl^ Miss A Batty, Sefton Park, Liverpool, a W Renwick, St Helens, occasional chaif» J* 8 Batty, Sefton Park, Liverpool, tritulikot Mr and Mrs G Batty, Wavertree, Livllt f oheque. Mr and Mrs Mason Batty00 Park, Liverpool, painting. Mr and kItO Bonsfield, Liverpool, ornaments. Mr and Edwin Roberts, Maestyddyn, Clocaencg. sauoe boat. Mr and Mrs T D Ellis, BronbT^ Rhiw, pair brass candlesticks. Mr and w Jones, Ty Du, Llanrhaiadr, brass crutflb^ and brush. Mr and Mrs Robert Oaley, Africa, oheque. Mr and Mrs R Bice Birkenhead, table oentre. Mrs LeppiD#j^ Bare, near Morecombe, ornaments. tr" Greenbank, Morecombe, table centra- r vu yor it and Mra A Dumbarton, Castleford. 0 Indian mantleborder. Rev and Mrs ',d Nockin, Hexham, Northumberland, milllr oruet. Rev R R Parry, Gwynfa, ^2.1# cushion cover. Rev 21 Jerman, Ty Nantolwyd, cheque. Mrs Goudie, Bilver fruit spoon. Miss Thomas, la(t Llanrhaiadr, d'oyle. Mrs Butcher and Tessimond, Birkenhead, silver teapat, c' r jug, and sugar basin. Mrs J W Jones, road, Liverpool, clook. Mr and Mrs B J, al*' Bryn Hyfryd, Graig, Ruthin, oopper V.-di Miss Megan Williams, Bryn Llan, Elenec" *0 Welsh costume ornament. Miss J Williams, ditto, hair tidy. Mr and Roberts, Castle-street, Ruthin, table ? Miss J Roberts, ditto, half-dozen |f« Mrs Hughes, 5, Castle-street, Rutbloi 'fc dozen serviettes. Miss Tessimoad, Birken0 afternoon tea oloth. Miss Jones, »? Efenechtyd, silver mounted marmalade^ diniere. Mr J M Parry, Llewesog Denbigh, silver mounted biscuit barrel. ,J,&I TH Parry and R G Williams, South A tPf half-dozen silver Apostle spoons and tongs in case. Mrs Jonea, Bodlondeb, tt Ruthin, Carlton teapot and stand, Williams, Penygaer, Efenechtyd, silver ted jam dish. Mrs Williams, Meirionfa, Venetian vases. Miss Shaw, Graig, c Miss H Williams, Egremonb, silver sifter. Mr and Mra J Williams, Cottage, rhaiadr, pair photo frames. Mr and Mrs 0*?. Holland House, Ruthin, pair brass can~p sticks. Miss Owen, ditto, tray cloth. Owen, ditto, pair of towels. Mrs Jones, Cl^J, Cottage, Rhiw, Ruthin, antique celery g' Mrs Lloyd, ditto, cake stand. Mr W Farm Yard, Eyarth, table cloth, Mr and ^( Thomas, Plas Isaf, Eyarth, glass eperne- J and Mrs Cropper, Belvidere-road, silver hot water jug. The J.C. and S. 5 Liverpool, centre fruit and flower mounted on silver. Mr and Mrs Jones, Rhiw, Ruthin, ornaments. Mrs Charlie and Maria. Bromley House, Prestaty silver egg cruet. Miss Jones, Bromley Prestatyn, pair of paintings. Mis Pinning00^ Rookville, Eyarth, Doulton cream jug a sugar basin in silver castors. Mrs*Monkhoa Sefton Park, Liverpool, ornament. Mr j Dixon, B.A., ditto, pair silver vases. Mrs D Hughes, Bryn Awel. Llanrhaia Indian crocheb. Mr R Quine, Liverpool. P* bronze statues. Miss M L Jones, The Vi! Llanfair D.C., sugar dredger. Mr and Smith, Plas Efenechtyd, Ruthin, silver vaS;' Miss M Price, Cross Keys, Ruthin, travcl Miss A Price, ditto, hot water jug, JjJ: Wynne, Rhiw, augar basin. Mr and Williams, Brynhyfryd, Pwllglas, ornaiiri Mies Roberts, confectionsr, Ruthin, bowl. Mr M Hughes, Fron Segur, silver-mounted honey jardiniere. Miss Hugbt ditto, pair silver mouuted flower vases. Mr W Morris, Bron Rhydd, Ruthiu, afternoon te* service and tray. Mr and Mrs Williams, Fro" Felus, Efenechtyd, ornaments. Nurse WilliAM" Groornbridge, Sussex, crocheted mats. rdt and Mrs J Williams, Ffynogion, Eyartbt teapot and stand, sugar basin and cream jag. Sunday School teacher, Mr J Williams, FfYDO; gion, Eyarth, Holy Bible. Mr and Mrs I Hughes, Penycoed Isaf, cheque. Miss Jones, Ty Capel, Llanrhaiadr, antique saaco boat. Mr and Mrs W Ellis, Nantolwyd Isaf, Pwllglas, silver mounted marmalade jardiniere. Miss Ellis, ditto, vases. Miss A Ellis, ditto, pair salt sellars. Mrs E Roberts, Rhi w, Rutbln, butter cooler, Mr and Mrs Hambrook, Park, Liverpool, poems of Tennyson. Mr and Mrs Morris, Tanyffos, Pwllglas, cream jug and sugar basin. Mr and Mrs J Harrison Jonest J.P., Denbigh, solid brass tray. Mr and MfO Roberts, Clwyd Bank; Rhiw, Duohess set, Alt and Mrs 0 Williams, Bryn Awel, PwllglaSi bable cloth. Mr and Mrs Jones, Einion Mill# Rhiw, salad bowl. Misses Jones, ditto, after- noon tea cloth. Mrs and Miss Jones, Peny' bryn, Pwllglas, butter knife and dish. Missed 3 and C Hughes, Penycoed Isaf, PwllglaSi pickle fork. Messrs J H Hughes, ditto, nut crackers. Miss Dolman, Liverpool, plant and pot. Messrs S and B Roberts, Llanrhaiadr, salt oellars. Miss Lewis, Liverpool, silver- mounted salt cellar. A dear Friend, pair of d'oyleys. Dr J Medwyn and Mrs Hughes, Ruthin, table centre. Miss Mary Hambrook, Liverpool, ornament. <