Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

What is the trouble between Van Cleve and his wife? I thought she was the light of his life." So she was; but she went out too much." —" Columbia Jester." Overheard in a Southern hotel after a night of much disturbance caused by noisy domestics, washing dishes, etc. Wife: "Oh! What is that explosion?" Sleepy Husband I don't know. I hope they arc discharging the servants." Judge."

Oldest County Magistrate THE LATE MAJOR BIRCH. The funeral of the late Major Birch, of Maes Elwy, St. Asapli, took place at Trefnant Churchyard on Wednesday after- noon last. The death of Major Richard Frederick Birch took place after a brief ill- ness on the Saturday jirevious, in his 8]st year. Deceased had not been well in health for some time past, although recently he at- Z, tended a rent audit at Mold. He may be said to have died in harness. Major Birch was the third son of the late Mr. John Birch, of Lees Hall, Werneth, and was born on January 19th, 1835. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. He was a magis- trate for the counties of Denbigh and Flint, being raised to the Bench for the county of Denbigh as far back as 1854, and for Flint- shire in 1872. He was thua the oldest magistrate for Denbighshire and the oldest active magistrate for Flintshire. He was D.L. for the county of Denbigh, and for many years past chairman of the Bench at St. Asaph. He was president of the Land Agents' Society in 1906 and late major of the Denbigh and Merioneth Militia. Major Birch was particularly admired for his thoroughness, manliness and uprightness. He was exceedingly popular in all classes of society and one of the most respected coun- try gentlemen in North Wales. He is survived by his widow, two sons, and two daughters. His eldest son, John Somerville Birch, better known as Birch Pasha," died recently after a brilliant career in Egypt. His second son, Brigadier-Gen- eral James Frederick Noel Birch, R.H.A., is now on active service" somewhere in France," and has been specially mentioned in General French's despatches. The youngest son, Mr. Richard Elwyn Birch, J.P., is a member of the Land Agents' Soc- iety, and is the popular agent to the Ruthin Castle and Kinmel Estates. The daughters are Mrs. Phyllis E. Bryans, Brewood, Staf- fordshire, and Mrs. Reginald Cooke, of Davenport, Bridgenorth, Salop. CONNECTION WITH ESTATES. Major Birch came from Brynmorfudd to reside at Maes Elwy in 1870, as agent to his friend, the late Whitehall DoiT, of Llanerch; and the model estate cottages on the estate have all been erected from plans prepared by him and under his supervision. After the death of Mr. Whitehall Dod, Major Birch became agent to the late Sir George Cayley, Bart., who succeeded to the estates, and his heir, Sir George Allanson Cayley, Bart., and also agent to the extensive Cayley Estates at Brompton and Ibberston, York, and the Bryn Euryn Estate, Colwyn Bay. Again he was agent to Mr. P. B. Davies-Cooke, the Gwysaney and Owston Estate; Sir Henry Ripley, Bart. Colonel Howard of Wigfair, and the Soughton Estates; Sir Peter Walker, Osmaston Manor; Earl of Denbigh, Downing Estates. The late Major Birch was a very keen sportsman. For some years the country was practically unhunted, except by harriers- the Vale of Clwyd Harriers, under the con- trol of Dr. Pierce and Captain Pryse, and subsequently under that of Mr. Whitehall Dodd, with Major Birch as field master, the latter afterwards taking entire control. He began hunting in 1856, and was master of the Vale of Clwyd Harriers for 25 years. He was presented by members of the Hunt with a gold cup and a purse of money, and later on with an oil-painting of himself. He was one of the first members of the Flint and Denbigh Hunt Club and one of the senior riding members of the pack. As agent lie took the deepest interest in the welfare of those under him; was ever willing to lend a helping hand to the cause of agriculture, and in every sense had a practical knowledge of farming. As a magis- trate he was just and conscientious and, particularly with first offenders, tempered justice with mercy. As a citizen he was no less conscientious, serving as faithfully as chairman of the Trefnant Parish Council as he would in a similar capacity on the County Council. For many years lie repre- sented the parish on the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, and owing to his intimate know- ledge of lands and buildings was an invalu- able member of the Assessment Committee. In politics he was a Conservative and a member of the Junior Carlton Club. He was a loyal and strenuous Churchman. He took a sympathetic interest in charitable institution: and was particularly concerned over the welfare of the Denbighshire Infirm. ary and the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl. No deserving case ever appealed to him in vain for help. In addition to his residence at Maes Elwy he held for some years Bryn Euryn Farm, Colwyn Bay, which forms part of the estate of Sir Everard Cayley, Bart., J.P., D.L. Bryn Euryn derives its name from Euryn of Llys Helig, a saint who flourished in the seventh century. Within a few minutes of the agent's house stands the ivy-clad ruins of Llys Euryn," the sixty century resi- dence of Maclgwyn Gwynedd, which was in the thirteen century inhabited by Ednyfed Vychan ,a powerful and ambitious chieftain and the right hand man of Llewellyn ap Iorwerth, one of the Welsh Princes. The Ladies Conway, descendants of Gruffydd Goeli, Lord of Rhos and Rhyfaniog, were the last occupiers of this historic country seat. The deceased was known far and wide, not only for his expert knowledge of estate affairs, but for his uniform kindness and courtesy. In every way lie was a gentleman, and his friendship was of the greatest value. His advice was readily sought and willingly given. His death will be a great loss to an extensive area. As an arbitrator he had a reputation known beyond the confines of the two counties. The funeral took place on Wednesday last of Major Birch ,of Maes Elwy, St. Asaph, the deceased being interred at Trefnant Churchyard. There was a very large attend- ance of the general public, and the chief mourners were Mrs. Birch, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Birch, Mrs. Bryans, Mr. and Mrs. Regi- nald Cooke, Mrs. Fisher, and Mrs. Geo. f rhumpon. The Rev. Gilbert Heaton, Vicar of Buckley, read the opening sentences, and the Dean of St. Asaph the lesson. The Rector of Trefnant conducted the service at the church and graveside. Touching references were made at the St. Asaph Police Court to the death of the late Major Birch, the Chairman of the Bench, who died at the ripe age of 82, and who had been a magistrate for 42 years. Testimony was borne to the sterling character and fair- ness of the deceased, and Mr. Joseph Lloyd, on behalf of the bar, described him as a great magistrate."

ALLIES' MOVE IN GALLIPOLI. How Territorials Prove Their Mettle. The following official telegram regarding n In 0 the operations in the Dardanelles, published at Cairo, was issued by the Press Bureau On the night of the 3rd-4th June the Turks having heavily bombarded a small fort in front of the extreme right of the French position which had previously been captured, launched an infantry attack against it, which was launched with heavy loss to the enemy. At the same time the Turks set fire to the scrub in front of the left centre of the posi- tion occupied by the British division, and attacked, but met no success. On the morning of the 4th June Sit" Ian Hamilton ordered a general attack on the Turkish trenches in the southern area of the Gallipoli peninsula, proceeded by a heavy bombardment by all guns, and assis- ted by battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. At a given signal the troops rushed forward with the bayonet and were immediately suc- cessful all along the line, except in one spot, where heavy wire entanglements had not been destroyed lay the bombardment. The Indian troops on our extreme left made a magnificent advance, and captured two lines of trenches, but, owing to the troops on their right being hung up by this wire entanglement, were obliged to retire to their original line. The regular division made good progress on the left centre, capturing a strong redoubt and two lines of trenches beyond in and about 500 yards advance of their original line. BRILLIANT WORK BY THE TERRITORIALS. The Territorial division in our centre did brilliantly ,advancing 600 yards, capturing three lines of trenches; but, though the ad- vanced captured trench was held all day and half of the ensuing night, they had to be ordered back in the morning to the second captured lines, as both their flanks were exposed. The Naval Division on our right centre captured a redoubt and a formidable line of trenches constructed in three tiers some 300 yards to their front, but they, too, had to be ordered back owing to heavy enfilade fire. The French Second Division advanced with great gallantry and elan, and retook for the fourth time that deadly redoubt they call Le Haricot." But, unfortunately, the Turks developed heavy counter-attacks through prepared communication trenches, and under cover of accurate shell fire were able to recapture it. On the French extreme right the French captured a strong line of trenches, which, though heavily counter-attacked twice dur- ing the night, they still occupy. We captured 400 prisoners, including ten officers. Amongst the prisoners were five Germans, the remains of a volunteer machine-gun section from the Goeben. Their officer was killed, and the machine-gun des- troyed. During the night information was received that enemy reinforcements were advancing from the direction of Maidos towards Kathia. Thereupon Lieut.-General Birdwood ar- ranged to attack the trenches in front of Quinn's Post at ten p.m., which attack was successfully carried out, and the captured trenches held throughout the night. The Turkish casualties were very heavy. At 6-30 a.m. the enemy heavily counter-attacked by means of heavy bombs, and forced our men out of the most forward trench, though we still hold the communication trenches made during the night. The result of these operations is that we have made an advance of 500 yards, which includes two lines of Turkish trenches along a front of three miles. We are now consolidating our new positions and streng- thening the line.

Mr. John Jones, of Mona Villa, Rhuddlan, who died on the 13th March last, left es- tate valued at £ 2,951 17s. 2d. gross, with net personalty £ 2,035 9s. lid.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The arrangements for the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales, to be lield at Bangor in Bank Holiday week, are almost .complete. A list of presidents will shortly be an- nounced, and in the meantime it may be stated that Mr. Lluyd George has definitely promised to preside oil the chairing day. ihirty-tour choirs have quite recently inti- mated their intention of competing. Of iliese six are entered for the chief choral competition, as compared with three at Car- narvon in 1906, and three at Colwyn Bay in 1910. It is interesting to note that all the mixed choirs entered come from colliery and manufacturing centres, the male members of which are, it is suggested, serving their coun- try quite as effectively as they could do in the trenches and on their behalf it is urged that they are quite entitled to a few days' holiday at the usual time of the year, and that they should be allowed to spend that short and well-earned holiday in the way they like best-at their national festival. Those who criticise the committee for deciding to hold the Eisteddfod this year are few in number; on the other hand, the committee is almost daily receiving assurances of support from those who sympathise with them in face of the unprecedented difficulties they have to contend with.

G. Jgg| R Recruiting in Flintshire and Part of Denbighsnire. Ages 19-40, Ex-Soldiers up to 45. Recruits are required for the following units MIX. HT. 17th Bn. Royal Welch Fusiliers at Llandudno 5ft. 2in. 19th (Bantam) Bn. do. at Deganwy 5ft. Oin, Welsh Guards 5ft. Tin. L 2/5th Batt. R. W. Fusiliers, at Northampton 5ft. 2in. 88th Divisional Royal Field Artillery, a few men only, over 5ft. 8in., at Pwllheli Royal Engineers (Specialists only) at Chatham 0 19th (Pioneer) Bn. Welsh Regiment, I Tradesmen of all sorts at Colwyn Bay Army Service Corps (Bakers) up to 45 years of age. 5ft 2in. Shoeing Smiths, Saddlers and Wheelers, at 35/- a week Motor Drivers are urgently required at 42/- a week, up to 50 years of age. And also for all Corps for which enlistment is open. All particulars as to Enlistment, Pay, Separation Allow- ances, both for Wives and Dependents, can be obtained at any of the following Recruiting Stations :—• ;o Caergwrle, Mold, Shotton, Flint, Buckley, Holywell, Rhyl, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llanrwst, Worthelibury, and Gresford. HENRY SWETENHAM (Captain), Supervising Recruiting Officer, Flints. & District, 49, Northgate Street, CHESTER. I j

Mold Petty Sessions. MOTORING AMID A CLOUD OF SPARKS. Monday.—Before Messrs. Peter Roberts (chairman), Robert Jones, and Thomas Parry. LICENSING. Application was made by Mr. W. II. Cliur- ton, Chester, that the Bench approve of plans for the proposed alteration to the Liver Inn, Rhydtalog, and proposed to be carried out by the owner, the executors of the late Mr. Wagstaff. It was stated that it was proposed to spend Y-300 upon the im- provements, and it was intended not to pro- vide a house simply for the sale of drink or a model house for people to admire as they passed by. The owners recognised that the house required improvement, and they were prepared to spend a reasonable amount of money on improvements that were required and which had in principle been recommended by the police authorities. It was also stated that the sanitary re- arrangements would be such as the Rural District Council would approve of as reas- onable improvements. The Bench spent some time in discussing the accommodation of the house, the cubic capacity of the bed- rooms, and size of windows, the idea being that the doors and windows should be made larger. Subject to these alterations to the plans being made, the Bench would approve of the proposed alterations. TRANSFER. Application was made by Mr. William Roberts for the transfer to him of the licence of the Olanrafon Inn, Pontybodkin. Granted. UN DESIRED IN MOLD. Rose Regan, who did not appear, was charged by Supt. H. Y. Davies, with drunk- enness. P.C. Edward Davies stated that at 5 p.m. on the 8th May the woman was drunk on a doorstep in Henffordd Street. There was a crowd of women about her. She had been smashing doors, and had a beer bottle in r her hand, and she was covered with blood, having fallen on the broken glass and cut herself.—A warrant was ordered. MOTORING THROUGH HOLIDAY CROWD. CLOUD OF SPARKS ON GWERNYMYNYDD HILL. Joseph Lindsay, of 22, School Terrace, New Ferry, described as in the employ of I Mr. G. J. Gannett, New Ferry Park, I Cheshire, was summoned for driving a motor car to the public danger. Supt. R. Y. Davies explained that on Wliit-Monday evening, about 7-30 o'clock, the defendant drove a large car down the Gwernyinynydd Road. The police saw the car coming, and signalled it to stop. The car, which was travelling at a tremendous pace, swerved from side to side, and gave the impression that the person driving was either under the influence of drink or the car was out of control. The brakes were put on, and the two hind wheels were com- pletely locked, and so many sparks were emitted that people called out that the car was on fire. The car travelled 21 feet be- yond the police constable before it came to a standstill. Witness described the speed as outrageous. Being the evening of a pub- lic holiday there were naturally a large num- ber of people on the road returning from the Leete and other places. "11cn the car was stopped and the driver told what would happen, an occupant of the car spoke in such a manner to the officer as to make it appear that they in the car could do no wrong. He threatened the officer to strip off his coat as a result of the complaint ho should make. Hhe complaint was made, but there was now no appearance in support of it. P.C. Hughes, in his evidence, said he saw the car come round the curve near the Fron Hall Lodge, travelling at a dangerous. speed. Owing to the swerving of the .car he formed the impression that either the driver was drunk or the car beyond control. He signalled, and the driver applied the brakes, and the car finally drew up 21 feet beyond him. The two back wheels were locked, and emitted sparks to such an extent that the bystanders called out the car was on fire. There were many people on the road, also a. governess car, at the time. Some of the occupants got out of the car and became very abusive when they could not get anyone to agree that they not travelling at more than 12 miles an hour. Witness noticed that the driver and the party were not quite sober. It was a big car, and there were six ladies, two gentlgmen and the driver. The people about told the party they were driving dangerously. By the defendant: He considered he was offensive by the way he spoke when ordered to stop. Luther Wynne, Gwernymynydd, saw the whole affair, and corroborated the police statement. The conversation between the police and the defendant was not agreeable. Fred Hughes, coachman at Fron Hall. aid he was standing at the bottom of the drive when the car passed. He considered it was travelling at a dangerous pace, and went down the road to see how it had proceeded. He thought the car would run into a gover- ness car on the road at the time. As he wentr down the road he saw that the police had stopped the car. lie heard the conver- sation between the police and the party, and 'corroborated the statement of the con- stable. Deiendant said the car was a hired one; he did not know its power; it was a Mer- cedes, and there were no brakes to lock the back wheel. According to his speedometer they were going at about 1-U miles an hour. The Chairman said the speed was not essential; the Bench did not regard that. They considered the danger to the publio in a place where many people assembled. The fact of it being Whit-Monday evening was sufficient to cause a car being driven with caution and consideration for the public safety. The Bench was of the unanimous opinion that defendant was driving at a speed which was risky, and lie would be fined zP-2 2s. Defendant: I have not the money. The Chairman: You will be given a fort- night in which to pay. I consider that tll3 people in the car ought to pay really. -¡.

JUDGE AND COUNSEL. At the Beaumaris A..sizes on Saturday, Mr. Ralph Bankes, for the defendants, in a right of way case, addressing the jury, said: J11 cases like this the judge has the last word, which is sometimes unfortunate for counsel. (Laughter.) The Judge: It would be very much more unfortunate for the parties if counsel had the last word. (Laughter.) Mr. Bankes: That is very likely true. (Laughter.) Later Mr. Ellis Griffith, who appeared for the plaintiffs in the case, quoted some re- marks by a judge on a certain case. The Judge That is not evidence, it is what a judge said. It is a very bad habit of some judges. Laughter.) Mr. Ellis Griffith: I would not venture to say judges have any bad habits, especially when they are in my favour. (Laughter.)

The Rev. R. C. Hughes, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Rhiwla.s, near Bangor, has enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps.

DEATH OF THE VICAR OF LLANASA. THE FUNERAL. The parish of Llanasa has this week suf- fered a great loss by the death of its es- teemed Vicar after faithfiu, conscientious service extending over sixteen years. The death of the Rev. William Loyd Protheroe, occurred at the Vicarage, Llanasa, on Wed- nesday, from heart failure, and exhaustion. For some time it was palpable the late Vicar was not up to his accustomed activity, and for the past five months he visibly declined. About six weeks ago the rev. gentleman officiated at the wedding of a prominent member of the Parish Church, one who afterwards went out to Canada. He then, through sheer weakness, quite broke down, and was scarcely able to complete the ser- vice. Under medical- advice he went away, and was for a short while at Blackpool, and was also at Llansilin, with the Rev. and Mrs. O. Williams. His condition was evi- dently getting more serious, and he was brought home to Llanasa in an invalid car- riage on Monday week, passing away two days later. The Rev. W. Loyd Protheroe was edu- cated at Llandovery and Lampeter, where he took his B.A. He was ordained priest in 1881. For four years he was curate at Mold (under the late Right Rev. Bishop Rowland Ellis, then Vicar of Mold), and from there was appointed Vicar of Pontblyddyn, which he held for fourteen years, being subse- quently preferred to the living of Llanasa. As Vicar of Llanasa, Mr. Protheroe has done much good work. The edifice has been con- siderably improved and renovated, a com- modious mission church erected at Gwespyr, and in many ways Church work has con- tinued to progress under his able guidance. Among all classes he was highly respected. He was beloved by his congregation and popular among his fellow elergv. His death is a sore lo^s, for he was an able preacher, and his ministrations were much appreciated. In local affairs he took a lively interest, and had the courage of his convic- tions as to what was best and economical for the parish. As a member of the Llanasa Parish Council he took an intelligent part in the affairs, and in many matters, such as the water scheme, he worked for the welfare of the ratepayers. Mr. Protheroe was par- ticularly active as a school manager. He was the correspondent manager of the Church of England School, and also repre- sentative manager on the Trelogan, Gwespyr, and Gronant school committees. In all affairs connected with the parish having a popular and social character he took great interest, and was always helpful. In visit- ing the sick he was consolatory, and to the distressed lie was charitable. The late Vicar leaves behind him a character and record that will remain when other things are forgotten. The Rev. Loyd Protheroe's connection with the Masonic craft went back some years. His mother lodge is gi 'Nun a.i the Caradoc Lodge, Rhyl; lie was also con- nected with the Royal Denbigh Lodge. In 1885 he was W.M. of the Sir Watkin Lodge, Mold, and the same year he was Provincial Grand Chaplain. Mr. Protheroe married a daughter of the late Mr. Francis Musgrave, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, Mold. While Vicar of Pont- bylddyn he was chaplain to Mr. Car-tairs Jones, J.P., D.L., during his shrievalty. The funeral was Oil Saturday afternoon, and was a representative gathering, the Parish Church being practically crowded at the service. The remains were borne from the Vicarage on a bier, covered with a pall. The coffin was of plain oak with brass fur- nishings. the plate bearing the inscription: ..IVilliaiii Loyd Protheroe, Died June 2, 1915, Aged 60 years." Beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin, and others were carried. The chief mourners were Mrs. Protheroe. the Rev. W. L. M. Protheroe, curate of Aigburth, Liver- pool; Lieut. E. L. M. Protheroe, R.F.A. Lieut. R. L. M. Protheroe, R.F.A. (sons); Miss Muriel Protheroe and Miss Nora Protheroe (daughters); the Rev. Arthur Mus- grave, the Rev. 0. and Mrs. Williams (Llan- silin), Dr. and Mrs. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. A. Moss, Mr. Alec Porthwick. The clergy present were the Ven. Arch- deacon Lloyd, Rhyl; the Rev. Canon W. Ll. Nicholas, M.A., "Rural Dean of Holywell and Rector of Flint; the Rev. David Jones, Proctor, Vicar of the Rev. W. J. Davies, St. Asaph; the Rev. W. Armon Ellis, Vicar of Ffynnongroevv; the Rev. y 11 Ellis Davie-, Vicar of Whitford; the Rev. E. Lodwick Ellis, Rcctor of Ysceifiog; the Rev. Aurelius Jones, Vicar of Newmarket; the Rev. Pritchard Hughes, Vicar of Gwaenysgor; the Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, Vicar of Prestatyn; the Rev. D. Griffiths, Vicar of Melidcn; tll\: Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, Vicar of Mostyn; the J. Williams, Flint; the Rev. T. G. Jones, Mostyn. There were also present Mr. Lewis, lay reader; Mr. Frank Mortimer (Golden Grove) and Mr. P. D. Vickers, churchwardens; Sir Percy Eh Bates, Gyrn Castle; Mr. William Mortimer, Golden Gro.e; Mr. C. J. Batters; Mr. F. J. Gamlin, Rhyl (chairman of the Flintshire County Council). Llanasa Pari h Council. Messrs. J. Blythin (chairman), W. C. James (vice-chair- man), Win. Edwards, J. B. Thomas, and Thomas Hughes. Trelogan Council School.- The Rev. E. Pierce, the Rev. E. M. Griffiths, and the Rev. William James, Sarn. Gwespyr Council School.—Mr. John Oven (Bryn Llvstyn), Mr. Frank Nicholson. Gronant Council School.—The Rev. T. M. Jones. Dr. Griffiths, Prestatyn; the Rev. Benjamin Williams, Prestatyn; Messrs. Goronwy Evans, Edward Evans, Berthy- maen; (). W. Ellis, Berthengam; R. Rob- erts, Ty Draw; J. T. Burrows, Prestatyn; L. Formiston, W. Williams, Gwespyr; Wynn Roberts, Newmarket; D. R. Jones, Gor- sedd. As the mourners entered the church the Rev. D. Jones read the opening sentencee of the Burial Service, and a funeral march was played on the organ by Miss Edith Roberts, Newmarket. The coffin was de- posited in the chancel, and the service pro- ceeded, the choir chanting the selected Psalm. Arhdeacon Lloyd took the service, and the lesson was read by the Rev. J. Meredith Hughes, Vicar of Prestatyn. The choir and congregation sang with much feeling the C, n hymns, "Rock of Ages and Lead, Kindly Light." The service was very plain and very solemn, and ended with the Dead March in Saul." The grave, the sides of which were covered with flowers, was at the far end of the cemetery, which is on the opposite side of the road. Here the Rev. Canon Nicholas officiated, and conelrded the committal service with the hymn, Byrdd myrdd o rhyfeddodau." The bearers were sidesmen of the church, namely. Messrs. Matthew Jones, Alec Jones, John Ellis, and John Blvthyn. Mr. J. E. Miller was the undertaker, and carried out all the arrangements with satisfaction. Floral tributes were numerous, and in- cluded With love from sorrowing wife and children"; "Peace, perfect peace," Misses Loyd Protheroe; Mrs. Protheroe and family Constance Lady Bates; Mrs. and Mr. Mortimer and all at Golden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Batters; Maggie and Owen, Frank and Florrie; Teachers and Scholars of Llanasa Schools; Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Vickers; Nurse Leeming; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nic-kells; Mr. and Mrs. S. Parry and family; All at Mostyn Arms, Newmarket; With Mary's love; With deep- est sympathy from Kate; Mr. T. S. Parry and family; Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Ellis and Mrs. Edwards, Bryn Awel; Deepest sym- pathy from Eleanor Boxwell and Dollie Niehells; Mrs. Profit and family; Mrs. W. Bulcock. A TRIBUTE TO THE DEPARTED. At the Parish Church, Llanasa, on Sun- day, a memorial service was held, the offici- ating clergyman being the Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, Vicar of Prestatyn. With the ex- ception of Mrs. Protheroe, all the members of the family were present, and amongst the congregation were Lieut. Allen, vice- chairman of the Flintshire County Council, and Messrs. W. and F. Mortimer, Golden Grove. The special hymns were, "0 God, our help in ages past," Fight the Good Fight,' 'and On the Resurrection Morn- ing." At the conclusion of the service the Dead March was played on the organ. In the course of his address the preacher, the Rev. Meredith Hughes, said:—There has closed amongst us during this last week a life known very well to many of us. Known to you here, and known to me before you knew him. A life, a review of which will give you assurance. A life that you can look back upon with gratitude and joyfulness that you have known it, and with a growing certainty that such a life cannot fall into the dust and cease to be. The light that falls upon the silent grave there on this first Sunday in June is a light that stands as a metaphor for the life that he very often sought in days that were dark and anxious. There came to him, I am certain of it, a light that now he understands better. "After he served his generation by the will of God, lie fell on sleep." I love those words be- cause they are free from exaggeration. There is something in them h'ch may be applied either to a king or a peasant—to a parish priest, or to a man in perhaps humbler ways of life. They are singularly free from exaggeration, and they come home to us because they are so. In the long his- tory of this church of yours, which goes back for 350 years, p-ie t after priest has been here, but of not one of them can it be said with greater fullness of Christian truth, having served his generation by the will of God, lie fell on sleep," than of William Loyd Prothero, my friend, twenty seventh Vicar of the parish of Dana.a. That is the way he laboured day by day in and out amongst you here. I am perfectly sure of one thing, that nothing could possibly be further from his mind or from his soul than that to-(Iai- any funeral eulogy should be pronounced for hi n. That was not the man. he loved the simple and the true—that which was genuine and would bear examination and research. What then would he like, supposing he could tell us what he would value most? I have been thinking what would give him pleasure, and what he would regard as being truly and rcally his mem- orial. He would perhaps wish first of all that we should remember him sometimes; that the tender cares of the days that have gone should not be altogether forgotten by any one of u. that we should say some- thing about him to one another and break apart from the growing shadows and rem- iniscences—some word—not sad, but of cheer, perhaps of gratitude, of strengthened hope. He would like that. would be a memorial of him to be remembered. He would also, I feel sure, be glad to know whether any word of his at any time had helped any one of you parishioners to bear your -orrows a little more bravely. Whether in days of darkness any syllable which fell from his lips had given you a little cheer and helped you better to see the land of the far distance. He would wish that you would show love for this old Church that, he him- self dearly loved. The Church of Christ in this old country of ours. in this quiet land for which he laboured and to which he ministered, and to which he gave his eldest boy. He would wish us to think well of I the old Church. He would wish us also to be loyal and true to our country; and I know from what he told me, of his deep- ening anxiety for the welfare of our land, in these days of great emergency, he would wish of each loyal citizen b be true to our own country, to the service c f which he has given two of his boys. To tl lk of him, his Church, his country, and all those whom he loved, and those amongst whom he labour- ed not to forget. That is a memorial, I take it, that most men would wish to have. A memorial which is the enshrining of the quality of a man's heart. A memorial which is not subject to decay. A memorial that runs not into ruin. Those that saw it tell me that a smile like England's June rested upon I his features in the time of his going hence. A smile that the record of death can only deepen and consecrate. One likes to think I of that. And so he was laid to rest with this smile upon his features; and I believe that I no man can smile in the face of death unless he has had a glimpse of what the future is to be, So one would say farewell-farewell, true and sincere friend, in no spirit of sad- ness, in no craven spirit of hopeless despair. Not that. But farewell to a man who had fought his fight; a man who had run his course and kept the faith. So when we thank God to-day for having known a friend like that; for having had him in this parish for 16 years in and out amongwt you try to give his memorial its proper place. Recognise the rightful claim in this Christ- like man. Give him a memorial that his services and his qualities demand. Give him a place in the affections of your heart. We are all friends to-day here because we are all friends of him as he was a friend to each one of us. Let us as friends in this house of God give a memorial to the vicar a place that its consecrate, a place that is hallowed, a place that is beloved. ❖

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