Rhyl Journal

LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. The decision of the Council to apply to Parliament for powers to constitute them an harbour authority has raised in Rhyl plenty of comment, and opinions are much divided on the subject, although there is a concensus of opinion that it would be a good thing for the town if a steamboat service can be organised. In the past too much amateurism has been associated with the deliberations of the Council as to the harbour works and what is required to make the Foryd accessible at all stages of the tide. Councillors who may know a great deal about bricks and mortar are hopelessly at a loss when called upon to deal with matters connected with tides, currents, and harbours. Now there is an opportunity of obtaining the opinion of a first-class engineer at a very trifling cost, and the information to be derived by a careful survey of the coast between the Pier and Foryd will be well worth the money proposed to be spent by the Council. There is some reason in spending f60 or S,70 on a survey and the opinion of an expert, whereas it would be money thrown away to obtain an opinion based solely upon casual observations, without a survey. If the Council think it worth while to consider the question of opening up the Foryd harbour it is necessary that they should obtain all possible information, and be in the position of relying upon the advice given by an expert engineer such as Mr Wood, who has had considerable experience at Liverpool. There is no doubt that the coast at Rhyl is now stronger than it has been for some years, thanks to the judicious placing of groynes in well-selected places. The defence of the coast as well as the deeping of the harbour way are matters which must of necessity enter into the consideration of the engineer in drawing up a scheme. Last season there was a great deal of talk in Rhyl as to the regulations at Paignton, and the Committee of the House of Commons decided that it would not give the Rhyl Council more control over the foreshore than was contained in the Act granted to Paignton. Seeing that this town has had to follow in the steps of the Devonshire watering-place, it is of interest to notice that the Paignton Council now permit mixed bathing from tents en the north side of the beach, forty or fifty of these being placed on the sands. Would the free speechers of Rhyl who last year fought the Council so fiercely over the con- trolling of the foreshore go so far as the Paignton people have done ? J 0 Recently several accidents have occurred as the result of horses running away on being left standing unattended on the roadway. Despite the warning issued by the Town Clerk, tradespeople have not abandoned the practice which for years has been allowed to prevail in Rhyl. Very few tradesmen send out a driver and an attendant with their vehicles, so that while one is engaged delivering or taking orders the other can look after the horse. The reason is plain the expense would be considerable, and there is a difficulty in getting suitable boys. In some towns along the coast the police have for years been taking proceedings against drivers who leave conveyances un- attended on the roadway, but not until the present have the Rhyl police taken action. It is also hoped that attention by policeman in plain clothes will be paid to those in charge of traps and milk floats who drive furiously along the streets. It is well that the Railway Company can take steps to stop the touting which goes on in the vicinity of their station, and an occasional prosecution has a wholesome effect. It is a nuisance to have a host of men flocking around people as they leave the station, and it requires a firm hand to, put it down. On the other hand these men's services are of great convenience to, the public. It would be much to the dis- advantage of the latter if they were left to the mercies of the Railway Cempany alone for the conveyance of luggage in the, town. The railway station ttill continues to be closed to all except those having business on the platforms or are going by train. It is only right, however, to say that the inconvenience is not now what it was a few weeks ago. This is due to the courtesy with which the collectors at the door treat people. Not long ago we had occasion to oomplain of the brusque way in which visitors and residents were treated, but the company have wisely changed the staff, and now those who visit the station are usually treated with civility and courtesy.

ABERGELE. THE NEW VICAP.On Tuesday afternoon at the Parish Church the Rev. David Jones, M.A., was inducted Vicar of Abergele. The ceremony wis performed by Archdeacon Evans in the presence of a large congregation. The service was choral, and an appropriate address was delivered by the venerable Archdeacon.

CRICKET. Sywell House v. Old Stagers."—Played at Rhyl on Thursday, July 26th The Old Stagers batted with broomsticks and bowled left handed. The boys had first innings and put together 90, the chief contributors being Roberts, Reynolds, aud wides." Bevington tooic 5 wickets for 18, and Mallam 5 for 22. The Old Stagers" started badly, losing 2 wickets for 2 runs, but Edwards, Lund, and Hensman scored well, the iast named having made 43, when he was given out for handling the ball. When 9 wickets were down for 85 the re-ult was still in doubt, but Hayward Browne and Mallam stayed together until the former made the winning hit, and afterwards the latter with D Trehearn played uut time. The Old Stagers "thus won by 21 runs with one wicket to spare. The margin would have been greater but for the good fielding of the school team. Score:- Sywell House. H B Edwards b Mallam 8 C E Dabson c Lund b Mallam 0 E V Turner c Browne b Mallam 2 E R Reynolds b Lund 14 E W Robert, c Mallam b Bevington 24 V Arnold b Bevington 3 V Bakewefl c Edwards b Bevington 6 H Hamilton c Edwards b Bevington 0 H Maddoeks b Mallam. 1 W M Clarke b Mallam. 0 D S Marriott st Hensman b Bevington 7 G Parry-Jones not out. 0 Extras 25 90 Old Stagers." Rev B C Edwards b Dobson .13 J S Aidney c Edwards b Arnold 0 E Bevington lbw b Arnold 1 J B Roberts b Arnold 4 H Hensman handled ball 43 J B Lund b Edwards 10 Dr H S Torney b Arnold 3 Dr B Laurence b Edwards 0 E Robson b Arnold 1 H E Mallam not out 22 B Hayward Browne c Maddoeks b Arnold 7 D Trehearn not out 2 Extras 5 111

Opening of a New Chapel at Prestatyn. On Wednesday afternoon a new chapel, to be known as Trinity Church," was opened on the Gronant-road, Prestatyn. The building has been erected for the Methodist New Connexion, and the pastor will be the Rev. Dr. Townsend, who has taken a deep interest in Prestatyn for some time and has now decided to reside in that town. The building was erected by Mr Dickson, builder, Liverpool, and it stands on a well-selected site at the corner of Gronant-road and Mostyn Avenue. The land contains 800 superficial square yards, and is worth about E140. This was generously given by the pastor. The design is of modest appearance, and thoroughly ecclesiastical in character, a short spire surmounting the roof. It is not likely to be mistaken for a building devoted to commercial purposes. The upper portion is of corrugated iron, behind which is a thick layer of felt, encasing varnished boarding. This will promote coolness in summer and warmth in winter. Internally it is of nice appearance, being light, airy and cheerful, the ventilating arrangements and acoustic pro- perties being well considered. Over the platform is a fine scroll bearing the words "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." Chairs have been provided for the congregation, and there is also an American organ. The building will accommodate about 200. Behind the chapel there is a large room, which will be used as a vestry and also for a Sunday school, accommodation being provided for 30 scholars. The building cost about L450, in addition to which there has been expended about E150 on the foundations, chairs, hymn books, &c. Of the fHOO about £ 300 was subscribed prior to the opening, and the lady who performed the ceremony generously gave £;")0. There was a large attendance at the opening, which was performed by Mrs James J Madrum, Manchester. The Rev Dr Townsend asked the lady to open the building, at the same time hand- ing her the key. She thereupon said she had much pleasure in declaring the chapel open. A service of dedication was afterwards held, at which the pastor preached. In the congregation were many residents of Prestatyn, and also visitors from the Liverpool and Manchester churches of the connexion.

Several of the Welsh Baptist churches in East Denbighshire have declined to join the other de- nominations in arranging for a simultaneous mis- sion at the beginning of next year on the lines suggested by the National Free Church Council. It is stated by the leaders of these churches that probably the local committee will decide to have united Communion services in connection with the mission, as such services are held in connection with the assemblies of the National Council, and as Strict" or Particular" Baptists they feel they cannot take part in any such services without sacrificing their principles.

PROMENADE OBSERVATIONS. [BT: OBSERVER.] It is quite a boon to have such a wide expanse of promenade at the present time, when it is so largely patronized. The conse- quence is that, notwithstanding the large number of those who use it, there is no crowding or jostling. The children are just now particularly numerous; and don't the little ones enjoy themselves on the sands adjoining ? The castle-building and the cave-boring is in full swing, and some pretty effects are obtained when these structures are illuminated in the evenings. Some of the children accept con- tributions for charitable objects, and others collect for themselves. The latter preponderate, and I would strongly advise pedestrians to discourage those children who go about begging on the Promenade. The attention of the Inspector should be called to cases of this sort. The chief attraction on the Promenade is Herr De Mersy's splendid band of indefatigable and capable musicians. They are a set of men who seem to be unable to tire out. They perform on the streets in the daytime and in the bandstand during the evening. The band is supported entirely by voluntary contribu- tions, as the town authority has no power to make a payment. The director consequently should receive liberal patronage, for Rhyl Promenade without a band would be dismal indeed. Turning to the sauds, we find there the Merrie Men, capable, popular and attractive entertainers. The magnitnde of the crowds who remain listeners is ample proof of that fact. New features are being constantly intro- duced, and the Minstrel Troupe is, to many, Rhyl's chief attraction. Their programme is light and buoyant, in full accord with the feelings of those enjoying a sojourn in bright and breezy Rhyl. Professor Miller is now paying us his, I should say, quarter of a century visit. That he has been popular and well supported is proved by his yearly recurring visits. He is best known for his ventriloquial automata per- formances; though to my mind his Punch Show is more delightful. He is about the best ex- ponent of that old English exhibition I have every seen. Mr Cheetham on the sands is a familiar face to the visitors for many years. He continues to attract large audiences and even those who believe not in "Phrenology," cannot but ap- preciate the many common-sense remarks which are uttered by the apostle of this science at Rhyl. In looking over an album of "likes and dislikes, possessed by a lady residing in one of the Midland counties, I came across the name of Mr Cheetham, of Rhyl" as being the ideal of "the greatest living orator. Mr Alston, the "telescope man," has been coming to Rhyl for several summers past, and is talking of becoming a permanent resident. His spy glass is of great power, and its fas- cination gratifies numerous patrons, who like to see the vessels which sail on the main, many miles away, brought as it were close to their feet. Mr Alston is a good-natured, chatty man, and will show you Snowdon, on the sum- mit of which can be seen the hotel, and other distant objects of interest. Have you ever been in a camera obscura 1 It is a curious sight to see the Promenade and its promenaders, the sands, &c., reflected on a board in the centre of the structure. This is a cheap "attraction" which should not be missed. Mr Murphy, the old coastguardsman, who kept the camera for years, died since last summer, and the present proprietor is Mr Smith, another old resident. Although he will open his camera for you, and close it upon you, he will not take you in See! The last entertainer I will notice, though by no means the least respected, is Sergt Mailings, proprietor of the shooting gallery. This trim concern has been in the hands of the present owner for many years. He will be found courteous and intelligent. A man who has travelled much, and read a great deal. Now when markmanship is at such a premium in the country, young men might spend their time with much less profit than in aiming at the Rhyl targets. ft!

COLWYN. On Monday, at the Queen's Hotel, Old Colwyn, Mr W Dew (Messrs Dew and Son, Bangor) offered for sale by auction the mansion of Min-y-don, together with 38,326 square yards of the surround- ing building estate. The vendor was Mr Koffler, of Manchester, for whom Messrs Porter and Amphlett were the solicitors. Last year the other portion of the estate was sold at an average price of 6s a yard, and already there has sprung up a new town situate between Colwyn Bay and Old Colwyn railway stations. Bidding was very slow, and lots 1 to 58, comprising 19,813 square yards, were withdrawn at an average price of 5s a yard. Lot 59 was the Min-y-don mansion, a residence standing in well-timbered grounds, together with 13,942 square yards of freehold land. On reaching this stage of the proceedings Mr Dew said he had received a notice from Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, solicitors, Conway, to the effect that their client, Mr Ellis Lever, of Southport, claimed posses- sion of the mansion and about eight acres of land under an agreement of tenancy alleged to have been made with Mr Samuel Komer, and, further, that Mr Lever had commenced proceedings to en- force such claim against Mr Koffler. In reply to this Mr Dew stated that Mr Koffler repudiated the alleged claim, and was prepared to give peaceable and quiet possession to the purchaser on completion of the purchase. A notice to this effect had al- ready been published by Messrs Gamlin and Wil- liams, solicitors, Rhyl, acting on behalf of Mr Koffler. There was no bidding, and the lot was withdrawn.

NOTES FROM ABERGELE. The season has been slow as regards visitors at Abergele and Pensarn until this week, but on Wednesday and yesterday a large number of visitors arrived. The train service to this town is now very good, and many more business people are spending their holidays here than in former years. It is most difficult to please everybody, and little is thought of the man who endeavours to do so. The subject of mixed bathing has occupied the attention of lodging-house keepers a great deal since the Council decided to permit families to bathe together, and for the most part the opinion is that the new departure will be acceptable to a large number of people who come to quiet Pensarn." I have heard of several visitors who have welcomed the latest decree of the Council, and mixed bathing is likely to become very popular here. It cannot be said that the local authorities are behind the times. Since the placing of the young men on the Council Abergele is beginning to look up and to take a step forward. With enterprise and energy, which the town had lacked in the past, the Councillors have made respectable footpaths in the principal streets and they have abolished the old and awkward stiles on the many pleasant rural walks, substituting for them wicket gates. it would be well if the Rhyl Council took a hint from what the Abergele people are doing, as I often hear complaints from visitors as to the uncomfortable character of stiles around Rhyl. It is something new for Abergele to set an example to Rhyl Those of the volunteers who have been to camp at Fleetwood are convinced of one thing—that volunteering is now no child's play, and I am told that few of them relished the idea of being turned out of bed at 4 o'clock in the morning, especially after the late hours kept up the night before. There should be some good shooting this year in the prize competition, seeing that the Counted of Dundonald has taken an interest in the local company, and offered a prize for markmanship. I hear that the Dundonald family have returned from London, where they have been spending the season. In this month's Lady's Realm there appears a very good portrait block of the Countess and Lady Grizel Cochrane. Of entertainments there is no scarcity in Aber- gele now that Mr Woods' minstrels are in full working order, and last week when the troupe gave a concert at the Town Hall they had the assis- tance of Mr Penn's Pierrot Team from Rhyl. With such a combination a good programme was to be expected. The new Vioar of Abergele haa received a very warm welcome from the parishioners, and I have I heard accounts of the very good feeling which is shown towards him. The Rev D Jones is likely to be most popular with the residents. The entries for the show on Monday next are large, and there is every prospect of a good ex- hibition. The Secretary and Committee are leaving no stone uuturned to make it a success. BERGBL.

COLET HOUSE, RBYL. The school broke up on the 27th ult. for the summer holidays, when prizes were awarded to P. E. Boswell, D. W. Darwell, J. S. Hall, Ll. A. Hugh-Jones, and F. B. Reece. Unfortun- ately, owing to an attack of whooping cough in the school, the proceedings had to be of a private character, and the usual garden party could not take place; but we learn from the report of the Headmaster, Mr R. M. Hugh- Jones, M.A., that the past year has been a specially successful one, and indeed the Honour List, of which any school might be justly proud, speaks for itself on this point. Honour List, July 1900. During the past year the following success- ful results have been obtained by Colet House boys D. Macaulay, Exhibition at Rugby School. P. E. Boswell, Entrance Scholarship at Rossall School. D. W. Darwall, Entrance Scholarship and Clerical Exhibition at Rossall School. J. S. Hall, the equivalent of an Entrance Scholar- ship (for Mathematics) at Rossall School. W. R. Boswell, passed Entrance Examination at Bromsgrove School. G, D. Mayhew, passed Entrance Examination at Eton College (Middle Fourth Form). G. H. Judson, passed Entrance Examination at Rossall School. N. A. Dew, passed Entrance Examination at Rugby School. J. E. C. Godber, passed Entrance Examination at Repton School. Distinctions gained during the past year by former Pupils: D. Macaulay, Buxton Divinity Prize, by examina- tion, at Rugby. A. B. Boswell, School Prize for Greek and Latin Grammar, by examination, at Rossall. Ll. Ridge Jones, passed the Final Examination on H.M.S. Britannia, for the Royal Navy. R. A. Wynn, Commission in 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, now serving in South Africa. Gethin Morgan Owen (Trinity College, Dublin), was placed 8th on the list in the examination of University candidates for the Army. He was transferred from the 4th Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as a Second Lieutenant to the South Wales Borderers. He sailed for active service in South Africa last April, and was commended for very satisfactory conduct in the battle at Verdefort Wee. Morgan M. Morgan Owen (Oriel College, Oxford), Third Class in the Honour School of Modern History. Played for Wales in International Association Football, and for Oxford against Cambridge. Hugh Morgan Owen (Shrewsbury School) Classical Exhibition at Hertford College, Oxford. At Shrewsbury he held the Atcherley Scholarship, and distinguished himself greatly in athletics, being captain of the football team, and first bowler in the cricket eleven. He also gained the prize for throwing the cricket ball (107 yds). Gurth Morgan Owen (Bromsgrove School), School Colours tor cricket, football, and fives. E. S. Morris, Keble College, Oxford, Fourth Class in Honour School of Modern History. E. W. Blew, Uppingham School, Captain of his House and School Prsepostor; School Colours for football.

The Brewster Sessions. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. SIB,—The above are again near at hand. During the past year there has been a great deal of drunkenness amongst men and women in this town, many of whom have been before the magistrates and fined, and some sent to prison. Only the very drunks on the streets are thus treated. How is it that those who have supplied them are not punished ? The magistrates grant the licenses for one year only with the printed conditions that the licensees shall not permit drunkenness. It is broken by some in Rhyl every week. I would appeal to the magistrates (who have absolute control) to instruct and encourage the police to hunt up these cases, and to refuse licenses to those who encourage drunkenness. Surely the welfare of the people should be more to them than the interest of those who break the terms of their licenses No one can deny that there are many more public houses in Rhyl than are required. In Colwyn Bay there are only live licensed houses, and two of those are private hotels where they do not encourage dram drinking. Who is the worse ? How many are the better? Has it not something to do with the increased and increasing popularity of the town ? It is sometimes said that no total abstainer should sit on the Licensing Bench. Is it right that those directly or indirectly connected with the sale of intoxicants should occupy that position ? I ask the magistrates for the sake of the children, the young men and the young women to move the worst of these needless temptations from our midst. They have the power to very materially lessen the poverty, misery, and crime resulting from these badly conducted houses and they have the responsibility.—Yours truly, 8 Beechwood road Rhvl. EDWARD JONES.

A Local Man in a Tight Place. Mr Robert Hughes has just received the following letter from his son Norman, who is at the front with the Canadian contingent of volunteers, dated Jaggersfontein, June 26 I am now on leave and visiting my old chums the I Denbighs.' Am A 1, and so are all the Rhyl Boys. Enclosed please find cutting from Bloemfontein Post' describing a losing fight which I was in, and in which I was taken prisoner, but fortunately afterwards escaped through a piece of good luck. Lieut. Blanchard was wounded in four places, and died after eight days' plucky endurance of frightful pain. He died as I should like to: game to the last. I buried him in Kroonstad, 30 miles from where he was hit, and 15 from where he died. I was with him all the time, and was nearly killed myself by the shell which did for him, as a piece of it took part of the leg of my trousers away. Jack Vaughan is here with me, but I have not seen Will or Bernard here yet, and am afraid must leave before they return." The envelope was marked—"Field P.O. British Army, S. Africa, on active service.—No stamps available." The losing fight was at Roodeval, on 7th July, 1900, when Do Wet sent "We have 1200 men and 6 guns, give you 10 minutes to surrender. "-Reply was "We will not surrender." The garrison was only 160 all told. Ultimately they were forced to surrender, after a gallant fight.

Tide Table for August. Morn. H'ght. Even. H'ght. h. m. ft. in. h. m. ft. in. 3 Friday 312 14 0 333 12 7 4 Saturday 3 58 12 8 1 27 11 6 5 Sunday 4 59 11 6 542 11 3 6 Monday « 24 11 6 7 8 12 0 7 Tuesday 7 45 12 2 8 18 13 7 8 Wednesday.. 8 46 13 9 915 15 9 9 Thursday 9 38 15 7 10 2 17 11 10 Friday 10 23 17 2 10 49 19 6 11 Saturday 11 11 18 7 11 33 20 11 12 Sunday 11 57 19 7 13 Monday 12 18 21 4 12 41 19 7 14 Tuesday 1 3 20 10 123 18 11 15 Wednesday.. 144 19 10 2 6 17 8 16 Thursday 228 18 1 250 16 1 17 Friday 314 16 2 340 14 5 18 Saturday 410 14 3 444 12 9 19 Sunday 525 12 7 612 12 1 20 Monday 6 58 12 3 7 38 12 11 21 Tuesday 814 12 11 8 46 14 0 22 Wednesday.. 9 14 14 1 9 37 15 6 23 Thursday 9 57 15 5 10 17 16 9 24 Friday 10 37 16 2 10 55 17 8 25 Saturday 11 12 16 9 11 28 18 5 26 Sunday 11 45 17 5 27 Monday 12 1 18 8 19 16 17 7 28 Tuesday 12 31 18 7 12 47 17 0 29 Wednesday.. 1 1 17 10 116 16 3 30 Thursday 129 16 9 144 15 1 31 Friday 2 1 15 6 218 14 3

Following the example of Aberystwyth, Carnar- von, and other Welsh seaside, towns, Criccieth has now issued an official guide. The book has been written for the Urban District by the chairman (Mr T. Burnell), and it gives as much information about the town and district, as a visitor needs in order to make the best use of his time. The guide contains a number of pleasant photographs, inclnd- ing some good views of local rocks and caves. Our townsman, Mr Thomas Welsby, Secretary of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society, seems to have his hands full at present with the show work, hi3 business in Wellington-road, and his judging appointments. Last Saturday he was judging at the Crewe Estates' Show, taking the butter, cheese, eggs, and dressed poultrv classes To-day (Friday) he will judge cheese for the Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society's Show, where he has the record entry of 70 lots of cheese to deal with, which arc divided into three classes. No doubt some of these prize cheeses will find their way to his establishment at Rhyl next week.

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL., A special meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chamber yesterday after- noon. Mr J S Greenhalgh, J. P., presided, and Mr E P Jones occupied the vice-chair. There were also present Dr W T Girdlestone, Messrs J H Ellis, D Griffiths, P Mostyn Williams, T Whitley, J W Jones, C W Berrie, T D Jones, J Frimston, A Maltby, Mr A Rowlands (Town Clerk), Dr A Eyton Lloyd (Medical Officer of Health), Mr Robert Hughes (Consulting Engineer), and Mr R J Hughes (Sanitary Inspector). Votes of Condolence. The Chairman said he was sorry to have to refer to two painfully sudden deaths. The Rhyl Urban District Council was but a small fragment of that great empire, yet they had close connection with the Royal family. They had in Rhyl one of the finest and most beautiful hospitals, bearing the name of the Princess of Wales, who was patroness of the institution. He pro- posed that the Council send the following resolution of condolence to the Queen :— 41 The Rhyl Urban District Council desire with the whole nation to condole with your Gracious Majesty in che sad bereavement which has befallen you by the death of your beloved son the Duke of Saxe Coburg, and pray that your Majesty and all the royal family may be sustained and comforted in this hour of afiliction and mourning." Dr Girdlestone seconded, remarking that they knew how deeply attached the Queen was to her children. The resolution was carried. The Chairman proposed a similar resolution to be sent to the Duchess of Saxe Coburg. Parliamentary Business. Mr P Mostyn Williams proposed that the Council promote a Bill in Parliament for the construction of a new reservoir and other works for the purpose of improving the water supply of the district, for acquiring lands, to borrow money, and for the purpose of increasing the water rates, together with additional powers with respect to the gas and water undertaking, also to construct harbour works at Foryd. He stated that it was purely a formal resolu- tion, but at the same time he entered into the spirit of it. It was necessary that they should have a second reservoir in order to improve the wates supply of the town and district, and it was also necessary that they should increase or amend the charges so as to prevent any loss from the undertaking. Some of the outlying districts did not contribute their fair share towards the cost and maintenance of the works. The Bill they were promoting would also give the Council power to construct harbour works at Foryd. Mr Berrie seconded. The Town Clerk, in reply to Mr J H Ellis, explained that the Council would have another opportunity of drafting the Bill, so that they could put in what clauses they thought proper. The resolution was then carried. On the proposition of Mr J W Jones, seconded by Mr Thos Whitley, it was decided that the cost of the Bill be paid out of the general district rate in the first instance, and afterwards from the money borrowed. This concluded the business, and the Council then went into committee.

The lectures to clergy which will be given at St. David's College, Lampeter, during the week Sep- tember 10th-15th, are now definitely fixed both as regards the subjects to be lectured upon and the lecturers. Dr Sanday, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford, and Canon of Christ Church, will lecture upon Beginnings of Christian thought outside the New Testament," the Rev H-istings Rashdall, D.C.L., Fellow and Tutor of New College, Oxford, and Preacher of Lincoln's Inn, will take as his subject Christian Ethics," and the Rev W. E. Collins, M.A.. Pro- fessor of Ecclesiastical History in King's College, London, will lecture upon Beginnings of Noncon- formity." Last year, when these lectures began, there were 76 clergy present, and such satisfaction was expressed that it is expected many more will avail themselves this year of what cannot but be considered as exceptional privileges. The tropical heat we have experienced has ad- vanced the prospects of the harvest by a fortnight at least, and the heavy thunder showers which have been scudding over most parts of the country have been none the less welcome to the parched pastures and roots, which were sadly in need of moisture, yet they have not much laid the corn. The scorching weather has rapidly ripened the cereals, and though it is to be feared that there are many instances, among oats especially, of drying up prematurely before the grain had attained per- fect fulness, there is a general concensus of opinion that the harvest, given a continuance of favourable weather, will be an average one, the exceptions being on thin soils, where barley and spring-sown wheat have dried off from the excessive heat. This, too, has been almost fatal to peas and beans. The season for haymaking has been a grand one, result- ing ia good crops of well-made hay.

xamination of Pupil Teachers and Sunday Scholars. MAT 19', 1900. LASS LIST ARRANCED IN ORDIR OF MERIT. Fourth Year. First Class. t Maurice L. Evans, Gwernaffield J. P. D. Humphreys, Dolforwyn Mabel E. Ollive, Mold Girls' Second Class. Amy Thomas, Mold Girls' Harriet Parsonage, Isycoed Mary Ann Jones, S. Mark's, Connah's Quay Jessie Blane, S. Mark's, Connah's Quay Horace W. Bates, Bagillt National Jane Ann Ellis, Llangadvan H. B. Roberts, S. Asaph Boys' J. H. Evans, Llandyssil Ella Thomas, Mold Girls' Annie Thomas, Bagillt N. Third Class. Mary Annette Butterworth Kate Acaster, Pentre, Flint Third Year. First Class. Annie Beckett, Tallarn Green J. D. Sayle, Denbigh Boys' C. M. Cameron, Pentrevoelas Frances E. Hill, Hawarden, S. Ethelwold's John Williams, Denbigh Boys' Annie Ellis, Ruthin N. Ernest M. Watson, Trefonen Harry A. Jackson, Wrexham Boys' Nesta Stant, Wrexham Girls' Rhoda Underwood, Wrexham Girls' Lily Bellamy, Denbigh Girls' j Maggie Carr, Flint Infant Memorial ) Percy Edge, .Rhyl Boys' Florence E. Jones, Wrexham Infant Emily Davies, Holy Trinity, Oswestry Mary Hopwood, Oswestry Infant Annie E. Edwards, Overton Annie Jones, Wrexham Girls' ( J. R. B. Davies, Abergele Boys' Alice Williams, Rhyl Infant Second Glass. Florence M. Smith, Newtown N. Annie S. Williams, Ruthin N. Hedwig Herzig, Denbigh Infant Mary Evans, Trevor N. John H. Jones, Tryddyn N. Fred Barker, Colwyn N. Edith Nelly Hinton, Bettisfield Third Class. Joseph Sellars, Oswestry N. Hannah Hampson, Holy Trinity, Oswestry t Jessie Southern, S. Martin's G. H. Morris, Pontbleiddyn Second Year. First Class. Jessie May Parry, S. Mathew's, Girls', Buckley Maggie Roberts, Rhosymedre Mary Jones, Flint Mixed Annie Thomas, Pentrevoelas Florence E. Edwards, Eyton N. Mervyn D. Jones, S. Asaph Boys' Alice Bellis, Ruabon Girls' Eva Lena Jones, Holywell N. (Margaret Nicholas, Wrexham Infant (Elizabeth Williams, Rhyl Infant Christiana Richards, Rhosymedre A. W. Atherton, Holywell N. Mary Webb, Rhyl Girls' Second Class. W. J. Tomkinson, S. Asaph Boys' Ethel M. Sellars, Oswestry Girls' Herbert Watson, Holywell N. John Jenkins, Brynford Daisy Wallingford, Newtown N. f Hannah Morris, Isycoed ( Eva M. Lloyd, Brymbo Infant David Regan, Llanfaircaereinion N. Mary J. Williams, Old Colwyn J. Morris Owen, Sarn Florence G. Roberts, S. Asaph Girls' Margaret Ellen Morgan, Llanfyllin Girls Pollie Davies, Welshpool Girls' Charles Williams, Hope N. Annie Groves, Holy Trinity, Osweitry Third Class. John E. Grosvenor, Rhyl Boys' Alfred Payne, Trefnanney First Year. First Class. F. T. Bennett, Wrexham Boys' Juatina M. Robinson, Rhyl, Wellington Road Sarah E. Davies, S. Mark's, Connah's Quay Sarah J. Bennett, S. Mark's, Connah's Quay Annie Wright, Hawarden Girls' /Louisa A. Downing, Denbigh Girls' | Llewelyn Lloyd, Flint Mixed R. W. Williams, Rhyl Boys' Sinah A. Carr, Overton Second Class. Louisa Stockton, Corwen N. Maud Saint, Ruabon Girls' Clara Emily Jones, Guilsfield Kate B. Moore, Llandrinio f William Payne, Trefnanney ( Mabel Hughes, Rhyl Girls' Hilda Peers, Hawarden, S. John's Norman B. Williams, Dolforwyn Lizzie Evans, Rhyl, Vale Road Janet E. Tasker, Rhosymedre Mildred Macintosh, Hawarden, St. John's Jane Esther Jones, Buckley Infant Margaret Agnes Pearson, Rhyl, Vale Road William Edwin Hughes, Denbigh Boys' John T. Sykes, Whitford Alice G. Fallows, Leeswood Jane, Mary Jones, Llangerniew Third Class. Thomas Frank Holden, Hawarden Boys' Annie Hnmphreys, Penycae Bertha G. Keddie, Morda, Oswestry Elizabeth Edwards, Holywell Infant Clara Price, Llanllwchaiarn N. Ernest A. Hall, Pontbleiddyn PASS. Janet A. Hughes, Bagillt N. Edith Elsie Wright, Llanllwchaiarn N. CANDIDATES. First Class. Caroline M. Jenkins, Llantysilio E. Gwladys Price, Denbigh Infant Evan E. Thomas, Newtown N. Mary Louisa Jones, Eyton N. Sccond Class. Eveline Jones, Brymbo Girls' Ada Wright, Hawarden Girls Lucy E. Lewis, Hawarden Girls Frank W. Roberts, Wrexham Boya' Whinifred James, Welshpool Girls' I Laura Davies, Rhosymedre Annie B. Wallis, Rhyl Girls Kate C. Evans, Brymbo Infant Gwladys C. Evans, Hawarden Girls' Phyllis Greenfield, Pentre, Flint. Rose Parry, St. Martin's Gwladys Rowlands, Abergele Infant Thirza Nicholls, Rhyl, Vale Road Maggie Kenrick, Ruabon Girls' {Eleanor M. Downing, Newtown N. Margaret Davison, Hawarden, S. Ethelwold's Lily Lowrey, Hawarden, S. Ethelwold's Gwladys M. Jones, Whitford Third Class. Elizabeth Lloyd, S. Mary's, Broughton Florence Taylor, Hope N. Edith Emily Jones, Abergele Infant Josephine G. Pheby, Welshpool Girls' Florence A. Bradley, Abergele Girls' Maggie M. Jones, Pentre, Flint D. Frank Watson, Abergele Boys' Pass. Ella A. Leach, Hawarden Infant Eliza Roberts, Trevor N. Failures-1. Monitors. First Class. None. Second Class. Margaret J. Morris, Llantysilio Helena A. Lloyd, Llanfyllin Girls' Third Class. Nesta Daniels, Ruabon Infant Lizzie Conway, Old Colwyn N. Sunday scholars. > First Class. Sarah Anne Roberts, Pentrevoelas The following take Prizes in their respective years 4th year—Maurice L. Evans, Gwernaffield John P. D. Humphreys, Dolforwyn Mabel E. Ollive, Mold Girla' 3rd year-Annie Beckett, Tallarn Green J. D. Sayle, Denbigh Boys' C. M. Cameron, Pentrevoelas 2nd year-Jessie May Parry, Buckley Girls' Maggie Roberts, Rhosymedre < Mary Jones, Flint Mixed 1st year-F. T. Bennett, Wrexham Boys' Justina M. Robinson, Rhyl, Wellington Road Sarah E. Davies, S. Mark's, Connah's Quay Candidates-Caroline M. Jenkins, Llantysilio Sunday Scholars-Sarah Anne Roberts, Pentrevoelas Bishop Hughes' Memorial Prize is taken by Annie Beckett, Tallarn Green Prox. Acc.-Maurice L. Evans, Gwernaffield The following is the result of the last Examina- tion in Religious Knowledge for admission into Church Training Colleges as far as Candidates

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