The North Wales Times

CHANGE OF RESIDENCES. Mr. T. G. Lunt, who has, until recently, been conducting a drapery branch at Mold, has dis- posed of that business, and will in future take up his residence at Minafon, while Mr. Thoma3 Jones, corn merchant, will leave Elwy Vale (Hafod Elwy), and enjoy himself in the more secluded spot of Rhyd y Gwtta, which place he has bought.

DEATH OF A NOTED CHARACTER. Another death we have to chronicle this (Thursday) morning is that of Mr. John Wil- liams, Chapel View. The old gentleman was born in the parish of Treuddyn, and lived for some years in Coedllai, near Pontybodkin, from there he came to Rhuddlan as a moulder. For many years he was agent for the Pruden- tial Insurance Company, and used tu come to St. Asaph to collect the weekly deposits. About December, 1884, he was married at Bodelwyddan Church to his present wife, who lived at that time in Lower Street and kept the china shop. Mr. Williams, while at the latter place, proved himself a very valuable helpmate, and he was constantly to be S3en going to the country through all kinds of weather to dispose of the wares of the shop. Some years ago, they gave up the business over to Mrs Williams' daugh ter and son-in-law (Mr. S. D. Thomas), and the old couple took a house in Anglesea. During his visits to St. Asaph, Mr. Williams used to praise the place and the people, but, he said, I feel a great loss as to the gospel I hear He always enjoyed all religious services, and took a great interest in congregational singing. While closing a Sunday School at the C M. chapel recently he was unable to restrain him- self from praising the morning's sermon, and wished they would heartily sing fhis favourite tune (St. Andrew'^ to the hymn Dwy aden colomen pe cawn.' He was a Liberal, moulded after the style of the majority of the foundry men. He leaves a wife (by second marriage) and several children (of a former marriage) to mourn his loss He was about 73 years or age. The funeral will take place on Monday next.

President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, worked on his father's farm until he was about 19, when he came over to Europe tojstudy law. The Colonial Secretary is no doubt right when he says that there is not in this country that enthusiasm for University training which exists in some other States, as for example in Germany and North America. Probably the new Institution at Birmingham will do some. thing to increase the interest in this subject, among the middle class, but it must not be forgotten that the University of London has rendered incalculable service in this direction by placing a University degree within the reach of those who had not the money to enable them to go to the older Universities. —o— The news of a mishap to a patrol of the New South Wales Lancers has been received in England with particular regret. Of course any accident to the Colonial corps who have stood so bravely by the old country, would be greatly deplored, but the New South Wales Lancers are particularly personee gratae in London, where they took part in the Jubilee festivities, and where they have been an object of popular interest and enthusiasm during their training at Aldershot. Notwithstanding the capture of some of the men, there is strong evidence that they resisted gallantly, and we may be sure that the fact of some of their comrades being prisoners, will make the Lancers all the more eager to prosecute the operations which will result in their release.

RUTHIN. TRANSVAAL WAR. We underotand that the five members of the volunteers who finally passed the examination on Monday last at Wrexham, will return here sometime next week, before leaving for the front, when, we understand, a supper will be given to all the volunteers, and gifts will be presented. The names of the volunteers are as follows :—Privates Eben Williams, John Jones, H. Brocklehurst. Isaac Jones, and L. Cole. ANNUAL TEMPERANCE MEETINGS. These meeting have been held in the various chapels. On Monday night, at the Pendref chapel, the Rev. Job Miles, Aberystwyth, ad- dressed the meeting. On Tuesday night, Lhe Rev. Morris Morgan, Swansea, at the Taber- nacle chapel, addressed the meeting. On Wed- nesday, the Rev. E. M. Rees, Pwllheli, ad- dressed the meeting; and, on Thursday evening, the Rev. J. R. Ellis, Corwen. To-night (Friday), at the Baptist chapel, Dr. J. A. Parry, Rhyl, will address a meeting.

POLICE COURT. Monday,before Chancellor Bulkeley O. Jones and other magistrates. QUARRELSOME NEIGHBOURS AT LLANARMON. Wm. Oldfield, of Llanarmon, was summoned by John Williams, Top y Nant, of the same place, for using threatening language towards him on the 10th inst., and to show cause why he should not be bound over to keep the peace towards the complainant. The defendant said he only gave the com- plainant a push. He never made use of any threatening language. Mr. A. Lloyd Jones, who appeared for the prosecuiion said the facts were very simple, and he did not propose to address the Bench in regard to them. The complainant having been placed in the box said he was a miner, and worked under the same company as the defendant. On the date in question, between seven and eight o'clock, he saw the defendant in a neighbour's house. Defendant said to him I will split your face, you d—1.' After that he went towards the stable door where defendant followed him and struck him a blow on the back of the head. Mr. Lumley pointed out that the defendant was not charged with having committed an assault on the complainant. Mr. A. Lloyd Jones contended that he was entitled to put everything in, which had a bearing on the case. Complainant, proceeding, said that the de- fendant told him to fetch a policeman and that he would knock the policeman as well as him- self (laughter). The Defendant denied having said anything of this kind. The Chairman remarked that the Bench was of opinion that this was not a case to come before the court. If trivial cases of this nature were to be brought before them, the court would be an absurdity. Mr. Lloyd Jones argued that if the complain- ant stated on oath that he was afraid of the defendant, the Bench would have no option but to bind him over. The Clerk, having been asked his opinion on the point, quoted from the Act, and stated that the Bench were not bound to grant the applica- tion unless they were satisfied that there was just cause for doing so. The Chairman said he hardly believed there was just cause. The defendant was a very little man, and the complainant a very big one (laughter). Mr. Lumley asked how was it that the com- plainant had not brought any witnesses into court. It had already been stated that there were other persons present, and in his opinion they ought to have been brought forward. Mr. Lloyd Jones again contended that if the complainant stated on oath that he was afraid of the defendant, the Bench were bound to bind him over. The Bench however decided to accept the advice of the Clerk, and dismissed the case, on the ground that there was no just cause for bringing it forward.

COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY. The ordinary meeting of the Local Governors of the Ruthin School for Girls was held on Wed- nesday at the County Hall, when there were present:—Messrs. Ezra Roberts (retiring Chair- man), J. W. Lumley, Edward Jones (Llanbedr Farm), R. Harries Jones, T. H. Roberts, Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), John Edwards (Llanelidan), Rev. Basil Jones, Rev. W. G. Richards, Mrs; J. W. Lumley, Mrs. Thomas Williams, and Miss Rowlands (headmistress), with the Clerk (Mr. Edward Roberts), and the Deputy Clerk (Mr. Baldwin Griffiths). APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. The first business was to appoint a Chairman of the Governors for the ensuing year. The Rev. Basil Jones said he had great plea- sure in proposing the re-election of their worthy Chairman of last year (Mr. Ezra Roberts). Mr. E. Jones seconded, and the motion was agreed to unanimously, there being no amend- ment. Having taken the chair, Mr. Roberts said he was very much obliged to the members of the Committee for the renewal of their confidence. He considered the chairmanship of this body a very honourable post. It was not one that he had coveted in any way, because it involved responsibility, anxiety, and hard work. He was, however, reconciled to the step, because they had overcome their difficulties. They had crossed their Tugela and got into Ladysmith (laughter and hear, hear). The Committee had now been in existence for five years, and the first four of which they had to battle with diffi- culties arising from the mutilated scheme, and difficulties arising in connection with the County Governing Body and t,heCharityCommissioners. But they had got over them all, and although the last year was the most arduous of all, yet the difficulties had been overcome; the school had been in existence for eight months, and was now in a flourishing condition (hear, hear). He was more satisfied than ever that the school satisfied a great want, and would prove an ex- ceedingly great boon tothe district in the future (hear, hear). Very much depended upon their exertions as Governors, and more undoubtedly on the exertions of the teachers. So far, the Governors had every reason to believe that their work had been very satisfactory (hear, hear). They bad no official report as yet, as the first official inspection of the school would not take place until March next. Although the school had to contend with unfavourable cir- cumstances, yet they had every reason to be- lieve that the report would be satisfactory. At the same time, he ventured to appeal to the Governors to do their utmost, not only by faith- fully attending the meetings, but within their respective localities, and among their respective friends, to further the interests of the school, and that they should, one and all, be working under the influence and ardent desire to .lift this school to a very high position amongst the schools of Wales (hear, hear), ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr. J.W. Lumley proposed, and Mr. Edward Jones seconded, the re-election of Chancellor Bulkeley Jones as Vice chairman. The motion was carried nem. con. The Chairman— Personally, I am very glad that you have done so. I have found Mr. Chancellor Jones a very true friend of the Girls School, and I have found his co-operation very valuable. I am glad he has been re-appointed. A VACANCY FILLED. ii A letter was read from Mr. John Rhys, Pring cipal of Jesus College, Oxford, stating that Mrs. Jones Mortimer, Plas Newydd, Llanfair D.C., had been appointed by the College authorities to represent them on the Governing Body. The Chairman said he was glad to find that their members were increasing. He was sure they were all sorry that Mrs. Jones Mortimer was unable to attend that day through illness. They hoped, no doubt, that she would soon re- cover to give them her assistance (applause). AUDITORS. On the motion of Mr. Lumley, seconded by Mr. T. H. Roberts, Messrs. John Edwards and Edward Jones were appointed honorary auditors in succession to the Chairman and Mr. Lumley, who wished to be relieved of their duties. APPOINTMENT OF A TEACHER OF MUSIC. The next business was to appoint an addi- tional teacher for the school, principally to teach music, thésaiary being £ 80 a year, out of which f35 will have to be deducted for board and residence. There were six applicants, viz., Miss Maud Boggies, Birklands, Ryde; Miss Ethel Westcombe, Bank House, Chatham Miss E. Winifred Lewis, Great George Road, Water- loo, Liverpool; Miss Mildred E. Hopking, Dalston, London; Miss Florence E. Elliott, Hastings, and Miss Edith H. Stokes, Cran- brook, Kent. The applications and testimonials having been read, The Headmistress was asked to give her opinion of the qualifications of the candidates, and said that, as far as all-round qualifications were concerned, Miss Stokes was undoubtedly the best; but on the musical qualifications, Miss Elliott was the best. Mr. Harries Jones was of the same opinion. The Headmistress suggested that a personal interview with these two candidates would be desirable. Mr. Richards said he was prepared to pro- pose the best musician for the post, viz., Miss Elliott. Mr. Lumley moved, as an amendment, that Miss Elliott be appointed subject to her being appiovedofby a committee, who shall inter- view her, and that the committee be composed of the Chairman, Vice chairman. Mr. Harries Jones, Mr. T. H. Roberts, Mrs. L- G. Thomas, and the Headmistress also, if Miss Elliott does not comply with the requirements of the school, the committee to have power to send for Miss Stokes to undergo the same approbation.' [ Mr. Richards withdrew his motion in favour of the amendment, which he seconded. The amendment was agreed to. BURSARIES. The Chairman explained that, sometime ago, several applications were received for bursaries, but the matter was postponed until the present meeting. It had already been decided to allot I four bursaries, viz., two of jE4 each for girls re- siding over three miles from the school, and two of f3 for girls residing a distance of three miles and under. It was decided, after'some discussion, to grant a bursary of jE4 each to Maggie Williams, Glan- dwr, Clocaenog, and Mary Lilly Jones, Police Station, Llanfair. One of the applications was from Minnie Batten, Love Lane, Denbigh, and in respect of this Mr. Lumley asked whether the Committee had power to award a bursary to one residing out. side the school district. The Chairman said this question required careful consideration by the Committee, in con- nection with other Governing Bodies, and he would suggest that the application of this girl be deferred to enable the whole question to be gone into. This was agreed to. < FINANCIAL. The Finance Committee recommended that bills to the amount of f92 4s. 3d. be paid, and this was agreed. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION. It was reported that the Technical Instruc- tion Committee had resolved that a teacher from the Chester School of Science and Art be engaged to give instruction in cookery on Mon- day afternoons during the present term. The report was adopted. THE CONTRACTOR'S ACCOUNT. The Committee appointed to settle the con- tactor's account reported that, after all neces- ^Sary deductions had been made, they found the amount now due to the contractor in full set- tlement of his claim was f201 15s. lOid. THE BUILDING COMMITTEE. At a meeting of this Committee, the architect having reported that the amount due to Mr. Joseph Roberts, Stansty Cottage, as compensa. tion in respect of the damage done to his garden by laying the drain from Brynhyfryd was;C2 5s. it was resolved that a claim be made against the contractor for that amount. It was also re- solved that Mrs. M. A. Roberts, Upper Clwyd Street, be accepted as tenant of Brynhyfryd Lodge on the terms of the advertisement. The report was adopted. The consideration of some minor items on the agenda was adjourned,

COUNTY COURT. The Bi-monthly County Court was held at the County Hall, on Thursday, before Sir Horatio Lloyd, and Mr. William Lloyd, regis* trar. JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF DR. KING v. MESSRS. ROBINSON AND SON. His Honour gave judgment in the case of Dr. J. T. King,;Bodynharad, Ruthin against Messrs. Thomas Robinson and Son, Ltd, Railway Works, Rochdale, the case having been heard at a previous court and adjourned in order to afford the parties an opportunity of coming to an arrangement. This they failed to do, hence the judgment. The plaintiffs claim against the defendants was for breach of warranty in res- pect of a roller mill purchased by him from the defendant Under an implied warranty that the said mill was capable cf grinding and reducing oats, barley and maize, but in consequence of the mill being neither fit nor sufficient, and being utterly useless for the purpose for which it was intended, the plaintiff suffered loss. The plaintiff claimed a total of 1:27 ISs.; the princi- pal items being F.13 15s.. return of purchase money for the mill; £3 I7s. 2d. paid to Messrs. Ransome and Marshall for erecting the mill, and £ 5 15s. damages sustained, and expenses incurred. There was a counter claim on behalf of the defendants for £ 2 lis. in respect of alterations made. His Honour entered at length into the tran- sactions between the parties, and reviewed the correspondence. The onus with reference to the breach of warranty fell upon the plaintiff, and the first matter was to find out what was the nature of the contract between the parties. It was, unfortunate, in his opinion, that the parties had not been more accurate in stating what was really wanted. Looking at the cir- cumstances, he thought that Dr. King had failel to make out his case. There would be judgment for the defendant on the claim, and for the plaintiff on the counter claim, no costs for either party. CLAIM FOR WAGES DUE. John Griffith, farm bailiff, sued Emma Evans, late of Ty Coch Isa, Llanfair D.C. for the sum of 92, being the amount alleged to be due as wages for services rendered. Mr. A.O.Evans appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. Lloyd Jones for the defendant. After an opening statement by Mr. Evans The plaintiff was called and said he had been a farm bailiff all his life, and was in the em- ploy of the defendant in 1898. His wages was to be 9s. a week with food and washing in ad- dition. He was also to receive the assistance ot a man if required, and was to be allowed to at. tend fairs and markets. This arrangement lasted until March. He then gave the defen- dant a month's notice, but he had received no money then. He also failed to get any assis- bance. although he tried two or three. In March he gave notice, but a new arrangement was entered to. The defendant begged of him to remain to put the seed down. He consen-

ST. ASAPH. ST. ASAPH (DENBIGH) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A monthly meeting of this Council, held on Friday, was presided over by Mr. Joseph Jones, J.P. (Chairman), and there were also pre- sent :—Messrs. John Evans and Morris Jones, Llansannan; William Jones and Hugh Ro berts, Llannefydd Thomas Lloyd, Trefnant; John Kerfoot, William Owen, and A. Foulkes, Abergele J. D. Jones, St. George; Charles Grimsley (Clerk), John Da vies and John Wil- liams (Road Surveyors), Geo. Bell (Sanitary Surveyor), and Dr. Lloyd Roberts (Medical Officer of Health). PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER THE DDOL RIVER. Mr. John Evans submitted his proposal with reference to the erection of a small bridge over the Ddol River, on the road leading from Bylchau to the upper part of Llansannan. Be said that the matter had been adjourned from the last meeting to enable the Surveyor to pre- pare an estimate of the cost. About the neces- sity for the bridge there could be no doubt. It was on the road leading from Denbigh by Bylchau to the upper part of the parish of Llansannan, and the position where it was pro- posed to be erected was a dangerous one. The Surveyor estimated the cost of erection at 956. Mr. Williams, of Llewesog, owner of adjoining property, had intimated his willingness to sub- scribe 910 towards the cost, and the neigh- bouring faimers were willing to do the neces- sary cartage of material. He proposed that the work be carried out. Mr. William Jones observed that Mr.Wynne Edwards, Denbigh, another owner, had also said he would contribute something, but did not say how much. The Clerk suggested that the owners of pro. perty be first asked to contribute, and have it in writing. Mr. Morris Jones said there were only two owners inte refited-Mr. Will iarn sand Mr. Wynne Edwards. Mr. Williams had already written that he would contribute f,10, and Mr. Wynne Edwards would pay something, and the farmers had promised to supply the cartage. Mr. Thomas Lloyd thought that they should have some security that the cartage would be supplied. Mr. William Jones said they could enter into an agreement with the farmers. The Clerk said it would be better to have a clear understanding in writing Mr. J. D. Jones suggested that a form of agreement be drawn out, and sent to the far. mers willing to do the cartage to sign. Mr. Foulkes said that he should like to know something about the traffic over the road on which this bridge was proposed to be erected. He would like to see bridges erected in many places if the traffic warranted the outlay. Mr. J. Evans replied that the road in ques- tion connected the upper part of Llansannan with the main road leading from Pentrovoelas to Denbigh, and was largely used by farmers going to Denbigh market. The question was again adjourned to enable the Clerk to make inquiries with reference to contributions by owners and the cartage. RAILWAY EXTENSIONS. It was resolved to grant an application by Mr. Dawson, the engineer of the London and North Western Railway, to close half the ap- proach road near Foryd, while an additional opening was being made under that road, con- ditionally upon the Company providing facili- ties for traffic and the protection of the pub- lic, and to indemnify the Council against any damages that might arise. A farther letter was read from the Railway Company with reference to the proposed widen- ing of the line in the parish of Abergele (rural). Mr.William Owen pointed out that the Aber- gele Parish Council desired to have two open- Ings-east and west-to the sea end of the pro- posed bridge in Sea Road, Abergele, and a letter to the same effect was read from the Parish Council. Subject to the Company granting the request of the Abergele Parish Council, it was resolved to assent to the plans submitted, and the powers asked for by the Railway Company. LLANFAIR WATER SUPPLY. Letters were read from the solicitors of Mr. Wynne, Garthewin, and of Lord Newborough, with reference to granting leases for the water supply sources for Llanfair village. In both cases the principals had not been seen, but it was stated that they would not be likely to offer any opposition, but would require something more than a nominal rent. The question was adjourned pending an in- terview with Lord Newborough's solicitor, who would be coming to North Wales early in February. PROPOSED BRIDGES AT PANDY, HENLLAN. A letter was read from the Denbigh Town Council asking this Council to contribute £100 towards the erection of bridges over the Pandy streams. It was explained that the revised estimates of these bridges was £450. Of this sum the County Council would pay £200, Denbigh Town Coun- cil 9150, and St, Asaph (Denbigh) Rural Dis- trict Council 9100. The Chairman said that he understood that this Council, if they contributed £100, would not be required to pay any more even though the estimates were exceeded. The Clerk remarked that the original resolu- tion of this Council was to pay one-fourth of the balance of the cost of the bridges, after deduct- ing the contribution of the County Council. Under that resolution their contribution would be £ 75. One of the bridges was entirely in the borough of Denbigh, and half of the other. There was only one-half of one of the bridges in the district of this Council. £ 100*" J°nes proposed that they pay The Chairman said if they did not do that the project would probably fall through. The Clerk's argument was, of course, very well, but they must remember that these bridges were more for the conveniences of country peo- ple residing in the district of this Council than for residents of the borough of Denbigh. Mr. William Jones' motion having been se- conded, t Mr. Foulkes moved, as an amendment, that £ 75 be contributed. The amendment found no seconder, and the original motion was carried. This was all the business of public interest.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE WAR FUND AND PAUPERISM. An ordinary meeting of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians was held on Friday. There were present:—Messrs. R. Llewelyn Jones (Chair- man) Joseph Roberts and Hugh Williams, Den- bigh John Vaughan, J. Williams, A. Foulkes, William Owen, Thomas Evans, John Pierce, and John Kerfoot, Abergele; Joseph Jones, Llanddulas; Morris Jones and John Evans, Llansannan; Thomas Lloyd, Trefnant; Rice J. Williams, Dyserth J. D. Jonea, St. George; Hugh Roberts and William Jones, Llannefydd S. Perks, G. F. Gunner, J. H. Ellis, and Mrs. M. Jones, Rhyl; Mrs. Rawlins, Rhuddlan Miss Bennett, St. Asaph, and the Clerk (Mr. Charles Grimsley), THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number of inmates on the last Board day to be 138; admitted since, 13; discharged, 10; remaining in the House at this date, 141, as against 140 on the corresponding day last year vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 75; an increase of six over the corresponding period of last year. DIVINE SERVICES IN THE HOUSE. It was reported that Captain Griffiths, of the Church Army, had conducted bright and profit- able services in House daily from the 8ch to the 12th of January. GIFTS TO THE INMATES. It was also reported by the Master that, on JBriday, 5th of January, Mr. Towers and Miss towers, of the Bryndinas Hotel, St* Asaph, drove up to the Workhouse with a basket of oranges for the inmates. They were invited in and distributed the fruit themselves. Parcels of papers had also been sent by the Misses Lewis and Mr. Young, stationer, Rhyl. Mr. W. C. Jones, of Llannerch, sent 40 more rabbits for the inmates, and they were served and greatly enjoyed on the following day. On the motion of the Chairman a vote of thanks was passed to Captain Gtiffiths, of the Church Army, and to the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly sent gifts. AN 'ABSENTED MINDED' FATHER. The Master said that a man named John Ellis, now undergoing a term of imprisonment, would be discharged fjom prison in a few days, and asked if something could be done with regard to the man taking his children out of the House. The Chairman suggested that the matter be left in the hands of the Clerk. Mr. J. H. Ellis thought that something ought to be done to prevent the man making a bolt.' He moved that a warrant be taken out at once. A Guardian said that the woman who passed as Ellis' wife had said that she had never been married to him. The Clerk remarked that he understood they had been married at Bangor. It could not be said that the man had neglected his children now, because he was in prison, and he sug. gested that the matter be left in abeyance. Mrs. Jones observed that if the man was ap- proached as soon as he came out of prison, he would not have had time to take the children up. Mr. Gunner said that they ought to ascertain whether Ellis was really married to the woman said to be his wife before they did anything. The Chairman suggested that the Clerk be empowered to take out a warrant as he thought fit. The Clerk thought it would be better to ad- journ the matter. It could not well be said that the man had neglected to provide for the children. This course was ultimately agreed upon. VOTES OF SYMPATHY. The Chairman proposed a vote of condolence with the families of Mr. T. Griffies-Dixon, an ex-chairman of the Board, and for many years a Guardian of Captain Conwy, a late ex officio Guardian, and of Mr. A. Ashford, formerly a Guardian for Denbigh, in their bereavement on the death of those gentlemen. He said that Mr. Dixon had been for several years Chairman of the Board, and a most painstaking and use- ful Guardian. Captain Conwy also had been a frequent attender, and those who knew him must feel that the country had sustained a loss in his death. He had had considerable transac- tions with Captain Conwy, and always found him a perfect gentleman. Mr. Ashford also was an old Guardian who faithfully attended to his duties. Mr. Perks, in seconding the vote, said that he had had the privilege of serving under the Chair- manship of Mr. Dixon for a large number of years, and during that period Mr. Dixon always conducted the business in an effective and im- partial manner. Captain Conwy also was a constant attendant when he was a member of the Board. The vote, needless to say, was carried. The Clerk incidentally mentioned that Mr. Dixon was a member of the Board and had at- tended its meetings for thirty years. The Chairman further remarked that Mr. Edwin Morgan WAS unable to attend that day because of illness, and he was sure the all sym- pathised with that gentleman. And if there were any other Guardians absent through ill- ness, he was sure their sympathies went out to them also. ALLEGED ABUSE OF THE WAR FUND. Attention was called by the Chairman to the case of John Williams, 69 years of age, of Rhuddlan Place, Rhyl, who had a son in the reserves called up for service. At the time when the son was called up, the War Helief Fund in Rhyl was not in proper working order, and the Rhyl Guardians allowed 5s. a week to the parents. But on the previous Saturday he found that Williams was receiving 14s. a week from the Soldiers and Sailors' Fund. The Com- mittee of that fund upon being informed that Williams was in receipt of parish relief reduced the allowance to 10s. a week. The question was whether the relief ought to be continued in the face of this contribution from the Soldiers and Sailors' Fund. Of course he knew that sub- scriptions to that fund throughout the country were not intended to relieve the rates. But neither were they intended to make people bet- ter off than they were before. Mr. Foulkes asked if there were any similar cases on other relief books, so that they might deal with all the cases all round in the same way. The Chairman- said that if they passed that day to stop relief in such cases it would apply all round- Mr. J. Pierce said that the object of the War Relief Funds was to avoid pauperising those dependent on soldiers and sailors now on ser- vice. Mr. Joseph Jones proposed that the parish relief to Williams be stopped. This was seconded by Mr. William Jones, and carried. .REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. A letter was read from Mr. Gwilym Parry, Denbigh, apologising for his absence. at the Board, and asking that the notice of motion given by him that all reports of committees be in writing, and sent to all the Guardians before being considered, be allowed to stand over until the next meeting. VACCINATION FEES. A letter and copy of resolution from the Wigan Union with reference to the fees paid to Vaccination Officers was referred to Com- mittee.

• TO THE FRONT.' Mr. George Ernest Tomkinson, the expert cyclist, has volunteered his services to the held of battle.

SOLDIERS OF PEACE.' We understand that Messrs. Joseph Henry Edwards, Elwy House, and Edward Samuel Roberts, Ty'nddol, are offering themselves for the Wesleyan Ministry, and that both of them delivered their first addresses at Penrhewl chapel week last Sunday. Mr. John Evans, son of Mr. William Evans, joiner, Rogers' Terrace, Roe, is also having a course of lessons by the Rev. Evan Jones, Rose Cottage, as a preparation for the Baptist minis- try. His first discourse will be upon If there- fore ye seek me, let these go their way.'

ACCIDENT. An accident which might have resulted in broken bones befel Mr. George Roberts, carter, City Stores, on Monday evening. He was un- loading heavy sacks of flour, and while lifting himself from the ground to reach, he fell on the ground heavily and the sack and contents on top of him. Although he was much frigh- tened at the time, he was able to extricate him- self from the uncomfortable position, and the baker gave him a helping hand. Although the unfortunate fellow was hurt. we trust that it will not incapacitate him from following his employment.

SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. We are pleased to learn that Mr. Edward Lloyd Edwards, son of Mr. Edwards, dental surgeon, Rhyl, has successfuily passed the prehminary examination of the College of Preceptors, which entitles him to register as a dentist and medical student.

VOLUNTEERS TO THE FRONT. The furore created by the selection of eleven men of the Rhyl Company of Volun- teers, to go out to South Africa with the company of North Wales Volunteers, to reinforce the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, culmi- nated in a magnificent send off,' on Mon- day morning. On Friday evening, the men were entertained to dinner by Mr. A. L. Clews, J.P., chairman of the Urban District Council, at the Westminster Hotel. The tables cleared, and the loyal toasts disposed of,l Mr. Stephen Roose proposed the Army and navy, and the auxiliary forces.' Capt. Keatinge in responding said, that whatever criticism that might be made regarding our army in South Africa, there was not a suspicion of cowardice alleged, against any member of it. Referring to the volunteers he went on to observe that some parents and employers seemed to think that it degraded their sons and employees to be enrolled in the volunteers. Now, he defied any one to find a more sober, steady, and well conducted body of men, than he had in his company. Out of the eleven chosen for the front, six were total abstain- ers (applause). The chairman proposed the toast of the evening, and in course of his remarks, gave some encouraging advice to the young fel- lows that were going out. Mr. R. Llewelyn Jones, C.C., supported the toast, and said he would watch the pro- gress of these young men with interest, and more especially one of them, who was a nephew of his. He hoped they would do their duty faithfully. They heard a great deal about advertising Rhyl. Let these Rhyl young men hoist the British flag in Pretoria. It would be the best advertise- ment Rhyl ever had (laughter and applause). Messrs. Roger Jones and Vernon Jones (two of the selected men), and Mr. Robert Hughes, C.E. (who has a son out fighting with the Canadian volunteers, and another in the Rhyl detachment now going out) res- ponded. Other toasts followed, interspersed with songs by Sergt. James, 2nd V.B., the Welsh Regiment, Cardiff; Messrs. R. M. Evans, T. Amos Jones, Vernon Jones, and R. Brom- ley, county coroner. The greatest enthu- siasm pervaded the whole proceedings, and it was raised to the highest pitch, when Mr. Bromley sang • Rule Britannia,' the company joining inlthelchorus. Auld Lang Syne' was afterwards sung, and the hearty rendering of 'God save the Queen termi- nated the proceedings. Each of the eleven men were presented with a hundred cigarettes, the gift of Mr. W. J. P. Storey, Preswylfa. On Saturday evening the men were again entertained by Lieut. Hatherley Jones, at Lloyd's Restau- rant, in Bodfor Street. On Monday, the volunteers paraded at nine o'clock, to escort their comrades to the station, en route for Wrexham, Captain Keatinge was in command, and Lieuts. Hall and Hatherley Jones were also on parade. Headed by the town band, the company marched to the station, amid a scene of the wildest excitement. The streets were lined with crowds of people, and the cheering was almost deafening. Upon arriving at the station, the approach was found to be, pretty well blocked. The doors had been kept closed to keep the platform clear, and consequently the volunteers had to push their way almost, to get through the crowd outside. When they got on the platform, the doors were again clo&ed, but this availed nothing. The crowd scaled the walls, and in two minutes the up platform was one mass of seething humanity. Mothers and sisters, and probably somebody else's sister were embracing and bidding good bye to the young men, as the train steamed in, and it is about a miracle that no one was pushed under it. After a great deal of trouble, the civilians were cleared of the train, and the volunteers for service and for the wait- ing company entrained. The signal for the train to move off was also the signal for cheers again and again repeated; and a salvo of fog signals were fired as a parting salute. The men carried away with them substan- tial cheers of good will.

APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES' CLERK. MR. EDWARD ROBERTS ELECTED AT LAST! The fortnightly meeting of the Magis- trates was held on Monday. Chancellor Bulkeley O. Jones presided, and there were present Dr. Jenkios, Mr. G. H. Denton, Mr. W. T. Rouw, Mr. J. W. Lumley, the Mayor of Ruthin (Dr. J. Medwyn Hughes), Mr. W. G. Rigby, and Mr. Thomas Jones. The Chairman, at the outset of the pro- ceedings said—' Our first business is the appointment of Magistrates Clerk of this division, and I consider it my duty to ex- plain, for the information of my colleagues, that the appointment can take place either in open court, or the magistrates have power to retire and the public not be present, or they may retire as on former occasions to the Grand Jury Room, and admit the public. I state that, not only on my own authority, but on the authority of the chairman of the Quarter Sessions, who has gone into the matter with some care, and written to the Lord Lieutenant to that effect, and the Lord Lieutenant has for- warded me his letter. Now gentlemen, which course will you take ? Mr. Lumley: In open court here, most certainly. There is no necessity to retire. I propose it. The Chairman: You had better make a proposal. Mr. Lumley: Then I propose that we make the appointment in open court, where we are. Mr. Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), seconded. This resolution was carried unanimously. The Chairman (to the Clerk): Will you state the number of candidates ? The Clerk them submitted the following namesMessrs. Edward Roberts, Ruthin A. Lloyd Jones, Ruthin A. O. Evans, Ruthin and Denbigh; and J. H. Glyn Hughes, Derwen and Wrexham. A letter was then read by the Clerk from Mr. A. Lloyd Jones, withdrawing his appli- cation, and stating that he was no longer a candidate for the post. Mr. W. G. Rigby: I rise to propose—al- though I am one of the junior magistrates, but as no one else has,I rise to propose-the election of Mr. Edward Roberts as Clerk of this Petty Sessional Division. I do not intend to detain you at any length, and I shall certainly avoid making use of any remarks which shall cause pain to any of the candidates or.their friends. I only hope I shall be as successful in advocating the claims of Mr. Edward Roberts, as he has been successful in. advocating the claims of those that come to this court. Our duty is quite clear this morning-it is to choose a man in whom is combined both personal and professional qualities, and I may say that we have had a long experience of Mr. Edward Roberts in his practice before the court, and we should have no difficulty in judging of his qualities both as a lawyer and as a gentleman. Dealing first with his professional fitness, he has produced three testimonials. One of these is from the Chairman of the Quarter Sessions and two are from the chairmen of neighbouring Petty Sessions, and they speak in the highest terms of the qualities of Mr. Edward Roberts and the way he has conducted the cases brought before the different courts. I don't think that I need say much further about the testimonials. They speak for themselves, and it is useless for me to waste your time by going into them. We have had the testimony of our own bench, which I think is a great deal stronger than any other testimonials. Mr. Roberts has prac- ticed before this bench for many years past. He has done more business in this court than any gentleman who opposed him for this post. He has always conducted his cases with courtesy, moderation and tact, and I may say with great success to his clients. He has the reputation of being a sound lawyer-one of the soundest lawyers in North Wales, and I am confident that he will discharge the duties of Clerk with credit to himself and perfect satisfaction to this bench. Youth has many advantages, and all Mr. Roberts' opponents are youthful men, and they have, as I say, the advantages of youth. Mr. Roberts has, unfortunately lost the advantages of youth, but there is one thing which youth cannot claim, and that is experience. Mr. Roberts can claim experience, and it is a great advantage to this court to have, as their legal adviser, a gentleman with Mr. Roberts' experience during his long and successful practice, and that is the most important point to bear in mind. I have not a word to say against the other candidates. No doubt, they arel able and brilliant, and their reward will come perhaps in the future, but I say of Mr. Roberts that the work he has done can fairly claim the reward which is offered by a post of this sort. Mr. Roberts' experience has been built up in the police court. I have no doubt he has great knowledge of all other branches of the law, but his chief work is in the police court, and therefore he is qualified to act as clerk. From the pro- fessional and the personal point of view, I don't pretend that Mr. Roberts is immacu late-he is not an angel from heaven, still I say that his public record is so good and creditable that this bench would have the greatest possible difficulty in endorsing his character. He has lived here for many years past, and has never shirked his duty as a public man. He has filled every pos sible post with great advantage to the town, and very great credit to himself. He has been Mayor of this town-he was Mayor seventeen or eighteen years ago and for two years in succession. He has been chairman of the School Board for nine years he has been on the County Council for six years, and he is now an alderman and has been an alderman for the last 18 years. I say that a gentleman who has earned the esteem of the townsmen in the way Mr. Roberts has done, is a man, who at any rate, is fit and quite worthy of the post of a clerk to this bench. If he is able to discharge the duties of Mayor and chairman of different Boards, &c., in the way he has done, I say he is perfectly worthy of the position of clerk to this bench. It is only last November that he was unanimously elected Mayor of this tawn for the third time, and say that you need not go further back to inquire into a man's character With these few remarks, I ask you to give Mr. Roberts' claim your fair consideration, and I hope that my remarks will have made some impression upon those who have come here with an open mind. One thing has slipped me. Two of these gentlemen who are candidates were actually educated in in Mr. Roberts' own office, and I think it would be stretching a point if Mr. Roberts would be passed over for these young gentlemen. The Chairman Will anybody second Mr. Roberts' nomination. The Mayor: I have great pleasure in seconding Mr. Roberts'appointment I have stated my reasons on a previous occasion, and I think they apply equally to day as on that occasion. I hope he will be unani- mously elected, and if so, he will give entire satisfaction to all those concerned. There was no amendment to the resolu- tion, and on being put, Mr. Roberts was appointed, six out of the eight magistrates voting in his favour, the other two, Dr. Jenkins and Mr. W. T. Rouw, abstaining. The Chairman having congratulated Mr. Roberts, and declaring him elected. Mr. Roberts said he was extremely obliged to the bench, and would try to merit their confidence.