Rhyl Journal

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THE RADICAL DILEMMA IN FLINTSHIRE. 10 season and out of season Liberals have an entertainiijg if not always un edifying way of doing things. In Flintshire they are in a terrible state of fear lest they should find themselves in the throes of a general election before they have secured a candidate to champion their cause in respect to the seat which Mr Samuel Smith has held for them since 1886, and which he is relinquishing at the close of the present Parliament. The wires are being pulled in every direction, and so critical has the situation become that in order to avoid being beaten in the event of a contest they are endeavouring to muzzle y 11 the Labour party with honeyed rt solutions 1)8 to the desirability of co-operation in the selection of a can lidate, and in that wa\ check any action on their part that would be detrimental to the interests of the Liberal party. All their boast that the county is Kadical to the core has gone, and the wisdom of inducing Air J iierbeit Lewis, who has 11 represented the Flint Boroughs since 1892, to transfer his affections to the county con- stituency is being questioned on all hands. Under such circumstances it is easy to see through such an expedient as a garden party at a lime when something of the nature of a prayer meeting would have been more ap- propriate. Such functions as that which took I lace at Mia Hall last Saturday have long had a place in politics, and Liberals generally resort to them when iu need of an antidote for the poison of despondency. Corning so soon after Mr Smith's intimation that lie is retiring from politics upon the expiration of the present Government's term of office, the arrangement of a garden party for his cuustitueuts was certainly not a wamftsU- tion of the best of ta3te. The prevailing idea iu the Liberal cump, however, is that now when Mr Smith is really going into retire- ment the sooner they are off with the old love and on with the new the better. Prac- tically all the local associations have met to consider the question of a successor to Mr Smith, and are ready for the meeting of county delegates at Flint to morrow I (Saturday) with quite a formidable list of persons regarded as eligibles. The selection of a candidate does not appear to depend upon his attitude regarding Mr Chamber- lain's fiscal policy or upon any other question that has been agitating political parties, but upon the depth of his pocket. That explains the chary motion passed by the lihyl caucus last Friday, when the meeting expressed an opinion in favour of offering the county seat to Mr Lewis, but objecting to pay any of the necessary expenditure. Where the compliment to Mr Lewis comes in we fail to see. It is obvious that if a wealthier man from over the border can be secured to wcJO the county Mr Lewis will be left to con- centrate his efforts upon the retention of the borough seat. But if all the moneyed nominees follow the example of Mr W H Lever and Mr R D Holt (who appear to have been sounded on the subject, but have declined, it is stated, to allow their names to be put forward, as neither can possibly con- test the seat), then the party may be relied upon to drop all economic considerations rather than let the enemy secure their stronghold. Reluctant self-sacrifice is better than none.

The Proposed Free Library for Rhyl. GOOD NEWS FROM MR CARNEGIE In connection with the movement to estab- lish a free public librarv in Rhyl good news has been received from Mr Andrew Carnegie in the shape of a very handsome offer in aid of the proposed building. At a meeting on Monday of the General Purposes Committee of the Urban District Council a letter was read from Mr Carnegie offering to contribute £ 3,000 towards the erection of a library building for the use of the town, the conditions being that the Free Libraries Act is to be adopted by the Council, that a free site is to be found for the building, and that the penny rate, which under the Act the Coun- cil will have power to levy for the stocking and maintenance of the library, must yield t200 a year on the present assessment. The Committee decided to thank Mr Carnegie for his offer and to recommend the Council to accept it.

How Beautiful is the Rain." So wrote the poet Longfellow, as he sat at his desk in the deep window of Craigie House, with the branches of umbrageous elms gently swaying against the glass, and the river Charles flowing serenely beneath, through beautiful meadows, until it was lost to view in the distant shadowy wood. Imd. Longfellow was a poet, and it may have een "beautiful" to see a refreshing shower upon o hot day in summer. But even the poet had a different view of rain on another occasion, when he wrote, The day is cold, and dark, and dreary -it rains." Alack-a-day what would he have written about the rain had he been a resident of. or a visitor to, Rhyl on Wednesday, especially if lie had not been a poet of America, or a bard of Wal>-s, but a prosaic individual doomed to earn his money by hard manual labour, exposed to the full force of the elemen's or perhaps even worse— a tradesman with a shop full of tempting wares, and all possible buyers imprisoned in their rooms. Or, worse still, suppose he had been an unfortu- nate boarding-house keeper, whose rooms were occupied by a healthy family of young children, forced to remain in the house and to work ( fT their abundant energy in the best way they Imagine the results of n day of incessant rain in the "season" at a popular seaside resort! the thousands of visitors who, stranded away from home, are deprived of their usual occupations, obliged possibly to remain within the narrow confines of two rooms or if they do brave the elements, picture the discomforts of damp clothing to be endured for the remainder of the day All outdoor recreation is closed to them, and only a certain number can find indoor amusements to their taste. Then, also, see the loss of revenue to the various providers of recreations. What of the "Merry Minstrels" "shut up" in the Town Hall, of the unfortunate band, the ventriloquist, the proprietor of the camera obscura, the chatty owner of the telescope on the front, the unhappy owner of the graphophone at the extreme end of the Pier, and the swinging boats. One and all are disconsolate on a really wet day. Then there are the caterers. Who will venture to brave the dis- comforts of the pouring rain if they have anything at all that will answer the purpose in the house? Surely anybody would rather eat toast than be obliged to go out to ouy oread the coaches and char-a-bancs are hopelessly out of the question. Who would want to see the Marble Church, St Asaph Cathedral, or even Dyserth Waterfall if to see it necessitated a wet drive of several miles. So horses and men are doomed to inactivity. Perhaps the dumb animals do really appreciate a thoroughly wet day—those horses who can stand in the stalls and the patient donkeys that are gener- ally driven and harassed from morning till night, even if their rough coats get soake(I with moisture, have not the endless trotting up and down the Promenade, with the accompaniments of shouts and blows. What of the terribly un- fortunate trippers who arrive upon a wet day, often totally unprepared for rain? It is piteous to see bedraggled females and children with muslins that were starched and clean when they left home, ribbons and feathers, coloured parasols and thin boots, perambulating the streets, wet and weary, longing for the time when they may return whence they came. Yet there are always to be found some hardy, healthy, happy people, who, thinking little of the atmospheric conditions, don suitable attire, pace the Promenade, have a morning dip, get through necessary shopping, find, some place of amusement—tne beauinui l'alace tor instance- and thoroughly enjoy even a wet day at the seaside. A certain number there are who are obliged to be out-porters, cab drivers, errand boys, tradesmen, and others. Orders must be taken and goods delivered, and so the streets are all alive even in the wettest of weather. Luckily, really wet days are rare in our privileged sea-girt town the surrounding hills gent rally carry off much of the moisture, and so when we do get a real soaker we can yet feel gay, knowing that when we wake upon another day the sun will be shining brightly, the streets will be dry, and the world once more will the happy place we have thought it many times before.

Holywell. Resignation. The Rev. R. O. Williams, M.A., vicar of Holy- well, has intimated that he is resigning the living, the resignation to take effect as from the 30th inst. The rev. gentlemsTn was educated at Jesus College, Oxford B.A. in 1860 and M.A. in 1862. He was ordained deacon in 1861, priest in 1862, in the diocese of St Asaph cunte of Hope 1861-63, curate of Holywell 1SG3-6S. In 1868 he was appointed to the living of Holywell in succession to the late Caaon Hugh Jones. The living of Holywell is of the value of £312, with a hous'3, and is in the gift of the authorities of Jesus College, Oxford. The Rev R 0 Williams is also Rural Dean of Holywell. I

I Buckley. The Radical Representation. At a large meeting of Liberals Mr Linùup submitted the following motion :—" That this meeting is of the opinion tiat the severance of Mr Herbert Lewis from the Imroughi of Flint woull he detrimental to the interests of Liberalism, and considers that he should kindly retain that seat, and that a gentleman should be asked t) become the candidate who was likely to be acceptable to the Labour and Liberal parties." Mr Lamb seconded, and the motion was carried without dissent. The fdowmg gentlemen were then proposed as can- didates Mr J YV Sumtue-s (Connah's Quay), Mr W H Lever (Birkenhead). Mr R D Holt (Liverpool), Mr W Idris i.London1, Mr Philip Iiathbone (Liverpool), and Mr H LI Jones (Rbyli. The vote of the meeting as to the order in which the delegates should support these gentlemen at the final selection, if they accepted, re- sulted as follows :—Mr Summers, IS Mr Lever, 41 Mr Holt, 2.3 Mr Hris, '25; Mr Rathbone, 21; and Mr L'ewelyn Joaes 6.

Gossip. How Many does it Represent ? "When weighed the other day the little pieces of cardboard delivered up by railway passengers passing through the Rhyl station exits during the first three days of last month turned the seal3 at 231bs. For the information of anyone inclined to take the trouble to work out what number that weight represents, it must also be stated that most if not all the said pieces of cardboard were only the outward halves of the tickets issued. It would be interesting to know the railway statistics for the whole month. That they constitute a record for the town there can be no doubt, and that many householders have thereby been "put on their teet again there is equally little doubt. When the season ends--and that it is on the wane there are many signs—we trust that a winter of content is in store for the town at large. The Assizes. The next Assizes for this county and the counties of Denbigh, Merioneth and Mont- gomery, which have been grouped together for criminal business only, will be held at Ruthin in a month's time, and will be presided over by Mr Justice Bruce. Sir Horatio Lloyd. Sir Horatio Lloyd, County Court judge for the counties of Flint, Denbigh, Carnarvon, and Anglesey, was born in 1829, and is there- fore 74 years of age. The learned baronet was called to the Bar in 1852, and has held his judgeship since 1874-29 years. What does "Gele" Mean ? Some people on the Denbighshire side of the Yorycl appear to have been much exercised of late as to the derivation of the name Abergele. Here is a sample of the questions asked con- cerning it :-Does "ele" mean a leech, or a rill, or f. sluggish stream 1 Perhaps some local authority on the subject will enlighten our neighbours. The War Memorial. The Rhyl memorial to the young men who lost their lives in the recent war is going a-begging for a site. It was decided at first to place it in the Public Cemetery, and after- wards on the Promenade. The Council, however, was chary to find it standing room there, and the Market ground was suggested. z" This site has since been discarded, and now the Vicar and Churchwardens are to be asked to have the memorial placed in the church grjunds, on the plot between the Parish Church and St. Thomas'. We do not think that the suggestion will be acceptable to the majority of Churchpeople. That site is worthy of something more imposing than the tomb- stone proposed to be erected, if ever that beautiful open space is to be occupied. We cannot help feeling that the proper situation for the memorial is to be found in the Town Cemetery. Mean Thefts. The men charged with petty thefts, indica- tory of persistent robbery, were very leniently dealt with at the Rhyl court on Monday. There are incidents in the annals of this court which stand out in glaring contrast to the light 1 9 punishment inflicted in the cases we refer to, and in which we have failed to discover any extenuating circumstances. The County Seat and the Liberals. Our opponents appear to be quaking as to the prospective result of the next general election in Flintshire. They are very anxious to secure the services of the strongest candi- dates but they are not prepared to guarantee payment of costs. Flintshire Liberals have never made self-sacrifices and have been pam- pered by too many favours to embark upon any pocket responsibility even to secure Mr Herbert Lewis. Still we hear that he is to be the can- r didate, the election expense being provided without having recourse to a levy on the party. Why he is Selected. Doubtless the main reason why Mr Herbert Lewis is to be chosen is found in the fact that his candidature is likely to "keep the party together." There were so many others prepared to be adopted as candidates, that heart-burnings could not possibly be avoided in making the choice. In addition to this, Mr Lewis is sup- posed to be acceptable to the Labour party, which had been showing signs of a revolt and, in view of coming events, we observe that Mr Lewis has been speaking on the "labour ques- tion one night recently at a federation meeting in Bagillt, and saying some very nice things indeed about the Labour members, and reading extracts from what he styled the excellent letter which had been written by the Labour leaders." Taflu ei bluen i siwtio y dwr, wrth gwrs. Passive Resistance." A contemporary states that some ratepayers at Newport, Monmouthshire, are determined to show the other side of the picture to, pas- sive resistors. Passive resistance is a game played very little in Wales just at present, because the Councils will not give the lovers of it any opportunity by adopting reasonable schemes. The other side of the picture deals with figures. Recognising that the delay in the adoption of the Act means a large loss to the rates, some Newport rate- payers intend to give notice to the rate collector that when the next demand is made they will knock a few pence off as a protest against the wilful throwing away of public money on a fad. Then we hear that there are ratepayers in Flintshire who mean to resist the rate unless a portion of it goes to voluntary schools as the law directs. Long live passive resistance Soon there will be no rates for anyone to pay. A Plucky Fighter. In Mr It A Naylor, the adopted candidate of the Carnarvon Conservatives, Mr D Lloyd- Ceorge will lind an opponent who will give him some work to do at the next general election, and even before then. Mr Naylor is what may be called a man for the time, an authority, it is stated, upon the question that will come before the electorate next time. Popular as Mr Lloyd George is in the country, and prominent though he is in the House, his seat is by no means a safe one. In 1886 it was taken possession of by a Unionist, and ever since Mr Lloyd-George has occupied it his majority has been compara- tively small on each occasion. The first time- 1890-it was merely nominal, while in 1892, 1895, and 1900 it was nothing to boast of in a Nonconformist constituency like the Carnarvon Boroughs. If the hon. gentleman means to contest the scat he may make up his mind that the struggle w ill be a severe one, though he at present refers contemptuously to his opponent as a "tramp." Fallen Through. Mr \V Conwy Bell, chairman, and Mr J 0 Hughes, hon secretary of the North Wales District of the National Fire Brigades' Union, have issued a circular to the members explain- ing that through no fault of the officers the demonstration which was to have taken place at Wrexham this year has fallen through. The Appointed Day. The Clerk of the Peace (Mr Rd Bromley) has issued a circular stating that the Board of Education has postponed the appointed day for the Education Act to come into force in this county until January the 1st next. The War Memorial at Mold. A tablet has been erected, to commemorate the local soldiers who died in the war, in the wall of the Town Hall. At a meeting of the Town Council a complaint was made that the tablet was unveiled in the uight, and without any ceremony. Aberystwyth's Season. Efforts are being made to get the Railway Company to put on more trains during the! winter months, so as to try and create a winter season at Aberystwyth and the Pavilion Company are prepared to hold enter- tainments during the winter and spring months. Mr Carnegie's Offer to Rhyl. The advocates of the establishment of a free newsroom and library for Rhyl have doubtless hailed with delight the announcement that Mr Andrew Carnegie is prepared to give £ 3,000 in aid of that object. It has been said that there is no country in the world whore rate-supported institutions of this description should be so I common as in this country. When the Rhyl Free Library becomes an accomplished fact we trust that not only will the opportunities for culture which it will afford be readily embraced by real students—a class of people which, though not v-ery numerous anywhere perhaps, deserve every help and encouragement—but that it will prove a boon to the town at large.

QUEEN'S PALACE. This week the Queen's Palace management have again placed the public under an obliga- tion to them for another entertaioing bill of fare. As usual, the orchestra has several opportunities of proving the high state of efficiency which Mons Busanquet has raised it to, and the half-time" selection "A Voyage in a Troopship," has been one of the most popular items in the whole pro- gramme, its various movements, all of them rendered in an effective manner, running through such pieces as The Soldier's Tears," The Anchor's Weighed," The Bay of Biscay," The Storm," Fair Weather," "Tom Bowling," &c The variety of music for dancing ia also good. Flo Melville, as she has demonstrated in Rhyl before now, is a soubrette and burlesque actress of a high ordr; and John Davies, who is said to he the only Welsh singing ventriloquist, gives a capital turn in that line of amusement. Dollie Drew is an accomplished child dancer and vocalist; and another artiste who is quite a host in him- self is Bandoni, described as the one-man band- he is assisted in his performance by an array of lifelike mechanical figures. Kavados' speciality is balancing and juggling, and in that line he appears to:be able to do anything. Especially docs his manipulation of a cannon bill (licit the admiration of all, for it is a trick by no means free from danger. Carlo Bianchi contributes an exceedingly clever turn as an equilibrist; and Reed and Lerne, as on previous occasions, supply a sketch and other comic items of a very laughable description while still further entertainment of an equally enjoyable character is provided by tha Brewster Troupe of dancers, banjoists, acrobats, and vocalists. Last Friday evening's cake walk competition attracted a large number of entries and was greatly enjoyed. The awards were as follows :—For children under L; years of age—1 Master Eddie and Miss Pauline Samuels, 2 Master Llewelyn and Miss Maggie Flint; over 13—1 Misses Gwen Alger and Nellie Wallis, 2 Miss Mauri Chilwell and Mr Harry Weedon consolation priz?, Miss Hilda Edge. A similar competition took place on Tuesday night, when a dozen couples took part, and the awards were as follows :—Children under 13-1 Master Llewelyn and Miss Maggie Ftint, 2 Misses Tilly Homan and Gracie Kirk, the consolation prize going to Miss and Master Coombs over 13—the Misses Hilda Edge and Elsie Bosanquet, 2 Misses Laura Kay and Nellie Harris.

SUNDAY CONCERTS. The Promenade Band en Sunday evening enter- tained a large audience to a capital programme of instrumental and vocal music. Miss Gertrude Humphreys was one of the soloists. The Queen's Palace programme the same evening was also in very capable hands, namely, Madame Emlyn Jonas' Welsh Ladies' Choir, who successfully fulfilled an engagement at the Town Hall the previous week.

THE MERRIE MEN. Though the weather has agnin been somewhat antagonistic to outdoor performances Mr E H Williams' merry troupe have turned out smilingly on every available occasion and notwithstanding that visitors are not now quite so numerous as a week or two ago, they still possess the happy knack of attracting large crowds around them. Mr Williams' resourcefulness appears to be unfathomable, for fcircjly au entertainment takes place without some new ittm bsing intro- duced. The men are "great" on sketches, of which an:excellent series has been produced during the season. The comic interludes are as breezy as the weather is at times, and the dancing and sing- ing are as enjoyable features as ever. In short up- to-dateness is the characteristic of the whole pro- gramme, and we trust that during the few weeks that now remain before the season ends Mr Wil- liams will be able to continue his entertainments with fewer breaks than hitherto. His many friends will also wish him a speedy recovery from the indisposition which has kept him indoors this last day or two.

St. Asaph. The Clergy Sustentation Fund. The Bishop of St Asaph, as hon treasurer of the Clergy Sustentation Fund, acknowledges the receipt of £ 25 from "A Clergyman's Daughter" in Rhyl. Cathedral Choir List. Saturday, September 5.—3.15: Service, Goss in A anthem, "Hear, 0 thou Shepherd" (Walmisley). Sunday, September 6.-11 Boyce in A anthem, "Lord, I call" (Ouseley). 3.30: Walmisley in D minor; anthem, "It came even to pass (Ouseley). Tuesday, September 10.—11.30 Walmisley in F; anthem, "The Lord is my Shepherd" (Macfarren). Saturday, September 12.—3.15 Kelway in B minor; anthem, "The Radiant Morn" (Woo- ward. Sunday, September 13.-11-0 Whitfield in E anthem, Sing ye praise (Mendelssohn). 3.30: Tours in F anthem, "0 God, Thou Art" (Greene). The County School. Two veiy t'ood appointments to vacancies on the governing body ot the St Asaph County School have been made recently, the latest being that of Mr Henry A Cleaver, whose nomination last week by the dunors and subscribers to the school was unanimous. Mr Cleaver-like his colleague, Mr Robert Jones, who was appointed governor a month ago by the Parish Councils of St Asaph and district—was educated at the school, and the dis- tinction just conferred upon him is a fitting acknowledgment of his many qualifications for the po, t. Cift to the Parish Church. Mrs Arthur Heaton has placed the Vicars and Churchwardens under grateful obligation by pre- senting to the Parish Church a set of book markers for the altar, lectern, and reading desk. The Harvest Festival. It has been arranged that this shall take place on October 8th. At the Parish Church the preachers will be the Rev Canon Drew, of Buckley (for the English service), and the Rev J S Evans, of Gytiylliog (for the elsh service).

Colwyn Bay. An Unpleasant Necessity. The contract for erecting an infectious hospital has been !ct for ,C3,7-2 to Mr Bagnall, of Fenton. It adjoins the new cemetery in the Mochdre valley.

The Master Merrie Man. TO TtIE EDITOR OF THE RUYL JOURNAL. SrR,-I have been downright sorry FOR our ei!eeni, d t iwnstnan, Kdwartl Henry," as he is known to Rhylites (and as Mr E H Wi liaras, of the Merry Men," to the thousands of his friends and patrons—the visitor.* of Rhyl). The wet season we have bad at Rhyl, in com- mon with oh"r pbasure and seaside resoits, must have a n-if)st iaiiiagiii,, (,il't on the financial aspect of all outdoor aminemtnt", rj-u'.ting to serious log'. This week's loss must have been exceptionally heavy to Mr E H Wil inns, and it is t J be sincerely hoped the weather will be more favourable from now to the end of the season. Kbyl without its Merrie Meu to amnee the visitors—young and 01,1 itlike-would not be so popular as it is to-day. It is a mystery t) iliat, Y svlly XIOO of the money piid by Mr L II Williams to the Council for the privilege of entertaining oir visitors should be handed over to the Promenade IhlJd in the form of a subsidy. Let's hope that this state of things will soon be changed, and Rhyl's leading on'door e.terer for the amusement of its vbitois will not ha si hindicapped as at present. If anyone dserve3 a subsidy it is our fellow-tovvLsma i, Mr E H Williams.—Yours truly, Swansea House, West Parade. B. W

Football Notes. The football season opened on Tuesday in splendid weather, with the result that huge crowds witnessed the leading matches down for decision that day. In the first division of the English League the home clubs in each case proved successful. Everton, in the presence of fully 12 000 spectators, beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Stoke, whose gate totalled 17,000, defeated Bury 4-1; Derby County gained a victory over Small Heath by 4-1, in the presence of 5000 spectators and at Sunderland, in the presence of 15,000 spectators, Notts County were beaten by a similar score. To morrow (Saturday's) Trial Match. For the trial ma' ch on the Belle Vue Athletic Grounds, Rhyl, the teams selected areas follows Whites: Goal, It J Jones: backs, Jack Jones (captain) and T Wynne Ellis half backs, House croft, Amos, and T Wynne Ellis; forwards, D W Jones, J H Knox, R Hughes, H Davies, and Burgess Stripes: Goal, T M Jones; backs, Vernon Jones and Ogilvie half backs, R Hughes, W Roberts and S f-arry (captain); forwards, R Thomas, Jenkins, Hughes. T Williams, and T Raberts. The kick-off is timed for 2.30 p.m., and Mr Frank Beech will act as referee, with Messrs W Jones and W Evans as linesmen. At 4.0 a burlesque football match will take place, in which Mr E H Williams' Merrie Men and Messrs Adeler and Sutton's Pierrots will take part so that, weather permitting, there will be no dearth of entertainment for those who have made up their minds to spend the afternoon on the Grange Road ground. We understand that besides again enlisting the services of players who have already rendered the club valuable assistance, and securing several promising local men (as will be seen from the teams given above), the committee have been successful in signing on Wilson, of Conway, an inside left, one of the most promising players in the North Wales Coast League last season. He will most likely appear in the ranks of the Reserves against Flint on the 19th inst. They have also secured the signatures of J H Knox, of Chester, and Gold White and Capt Lincoln, of the Rhyl Merrie Men. At the meeting of the Chester and District League on Monday it was announced that Hoole had withdrawn from the First and had joined the Second Division of the League. Hawarden Bridge Works (lIÜe Shotton Rangers) were admitted to fill the vacancy. The clubs now constituting the League (First Division) are Chester, Hawarden Bridge Works, Connah's Quay, Flint Town, Flint U.A.C., and Rhyl. T It is interesting to note that Mr F Beech has qualified for Class A of rclerees registered by the Welsh Football Association. By virtue of his name he now heads the List of Referees" issued by the Welsh Football Association Rhyl's first Combination match takes place at home on the 12th inst, when Tranmero Rovers, it is hoped, will be the victims. The other fixtures for September are 19—Rhyl v Witton Albions (C), at Witton. 19—R,hyl v Flint (L), at Rhyl. 26-Frictidly match.

Narrow Escape of a Lady Diver. AN EXCITINC INCIDENT OFF RHYL PIERHEAD. Miss Beaumont, the well-known lady diver and aquatic parachutist had a very narrow escape from serious injury on Monday evening while going through her show at Rhyl pierhead. At the time announced for her performance it was blowing half a gale, and the sea for a show of this description was in the roughest state imaginable. However, to avoid disappointing the large audience that had assembled, Miss Beaumont determined to proceed with her performance, which includes a novel feature in the form of a parachute descent into the sea. Having reached the trapeze, which, owing to the boisterous wind was blown in all directions, Miss Beaumont twice essayed the parachute descent, but had to desist on account of the danger. Finally, after swinging for a minute or so, she let go, but found to her dismay she had got entangled in the ropes of the parachute and was falling at a tremendous rate right on to the sdrders of the pier- head. Happily the parachute opened and carried Miss Beaumont just beyond the threatening danger of the girders into the sea. Using all her endeavours to free herself from the parachute ropes, Miss Beaumont at last succeeded, but not before she had been battered time after time against the girders. Eventually she was rescued by a boat and lifted on to the pier in a very exhausted condition. She was promptly attended to by a medical man, who was, fortunately, among the spectators, and who kindly gave her every attention. The alarm among the spectators was very great during the unfortunate occurrence, and many efforts were made to rescue the gallant lady, who showed great grit and courage under very trying ciroumstanoes. Speaking subse. quently to a reporter, Miss Beaumont remarked that on account of only being able to give two performances last week she felt it her duty to essay this feat, though fully realising its danger.

A Laymen's Conference. A meeting of considerable interest was recently held in Clwyd Street Chapel, Rhyl, in connection with the Centenary Fund. This was the first conference of laymen ever called in the connexion, and Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P., presided over a large number of delegates. He urged the desira- bility of proceeding with the fund until a further sum of £6,000 or 97,000 is collected. Mr W. Thomas gave an account of the amounts collected by the various Presbyteries in North Wales, as follows Further. Collected. Promises X s. d. £ s. d. Anglesey 4677 2 0 729 17 2 Lleyn and Eifionydd 1973 17 10 126 2 2 Arvon 4690 3 7 381 19 5 Vale of Conway 1951 2 9 73 17 Vale of Clwyd 5558 16 3 Flintshire 3977 0 3 481 16 3 East Merioneth 2548 14 6 79 17 1 Wet Merioneth 5205 3 4 135 13 0 Upper Montgomery 5690 1 9 9 18 3 Lower Montgomery. 1243 1 3 77 10 0 Montgomery Presbytery 536 13 2 63 6 10 Lancashire Presbytery, &c. 1387 18 7 153 15 6 Liverpool 9909 7 0 211 0 0 Manchester 823 6 0 Students at Bala 60 2 10 A Poor Mau from Sylhet 2 0 0 — 50,234 11 1 25,57 12 Ili Grant from the Insurance Society 50 0 0 Grant from GcnenU Assembly 500 0 0 Arvon & LleYll & EifionydtJ Pres. 100 0 0 Interest to June 30, 1903 1859 10 1 7 4 4 1 2 £ 2537 12 lli Mr Peter Roberts, St Asaph, urged strenuous efforts to bring the fund to a close, and many others followed in the same strain. A telegram was received stating that a similar conference was to be called together in South Wales. The mem- bers of the committee had increased their contribu- tions and the delegates present promised considerable amounts, bringing up the total of the additional promises to £ 911 9s 6d. Secretaries were appointed, and the conference was charac- terised by great enthusiasm.

Llanddulas. On Saturday last the remains of Mary Eliza- beth Roberts, the Rector's mother, were laid to rest in the quiet churchyard of L!anelidan, where her husband had been Curate and Rector from 1840 to 1886. Previous to removal from Llanddulas the body was taken to the church, where a celebra- tion of the Holy Communion was held, the Rev. B J Phillips officiating. At Llanelidan a large number of old friends and parishioners assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. The service in church wa3 taken by the Rev Chancellor Bulkeley Jones, Warden of Ruthin, and RevJ S Evans,rector of Gyffylliog, while Rev J Morris, rector of Llanel- idan officiated at the grave. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr Peter Jones, of Caerserwyd and sister of the late Mr Parry Jones, of Plas Ciough. Her husband, the Rev David Roberts, M.A., was the son of the Rev William Roberts, J.P., D.L., of Galltybere, in the county of Car- narvon. Both her husband and two of her sons predeceased her by many years, but she leaves one son and three daughters to mourn her loss.

DEATHS. August 27, at Tyn y Ffynnon, Dyserth, Jane Williams, aged 20 years. August 28th, at Waterfall View, Dyserth, Ed- ward Parry, aged 5! years. August 31st, at7 Greenfield place, Rhyl, Edward George Lunt, aged 30 years. August 31st, at 8 Greenfield place, Rhyl, Cathe- rine Jones, aged 5 months. August 31st, at 11 Water street, Flossie Wat- son, aged 3 years. [I.v MJGMORIAMJ. In affectionate remembrance of my dear son, Tom Wood, who was buried September 3rd, 1898. Deeply lamented. j

RHYL DISTRICT. I Call and see the lovely selection I Of Ladies' Shirts and Blouses at HUBBARD'S, THE CASH DRAPERS, 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. 1 HATWOOD'S, 35 Queen Street, Rhyl.—For Fishing Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies from 1/- dozen. The oldest Fishing Tackle dealers in Wales, established over 40 years. Fifty gross of choice Flies ol boose from at Hatwood's BLENDED FOR RHYL W r\. TER,-Tbe same TEA will not suit hard and soft water. The water at Rhyl is perfect, and CLARKE, Fishmonger, etc., Water Street and Bodfor Street, has accepted an agency for the "PERFECT' TEA. If his customers will but try it they will find that this Tea keeps up its character. Rhyl water and Ceylindo Tea make a perfect cup. Special Display of New Goods, In all Departments HUBBARD'S, THE CASH DRAPERS, 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. A Broken Wrist. Whilst attending to her household duties on Saturday evening, Mrs Kirby, of 4 Church Street, had a nasty fall, and as a result she is now laid up with a broken left wrist. Dr Wycliffe Goodwin was in attendance immediately after the accident, and put the broken limb in splints. Mr E H Williams' Benefit Concert. The above interesting event will take place at the Town Hall next Wednesday evening. An excellent programme may be relied upon, and we trust a record house is awaiting our popular and enterprising townsman. Suocessful Property Safe. On Friday Mr Roberts, jun., of the firm of Messrs D Roberts and Son, Corwen, offered two old and well-known dwelling-houses in Rhyl for sale by auction. Mr W R Evans, solicitor, Ruthin, acted for the vendor, and there was a goodly company present. Mr Roberts said he knew the two properties well for a period of about thirty years, as messuages which had carried with their names a certain amount of prestiee. Each was well placed, the one in Russell Road, the main residential thoroughfare of the town, and the other on the East Parade, at its best spot. Biddings were quickly made. and Plas Gwyn was ultimately sold to Mr A Henkel for 9550, and Minydon, for £610, to Mr R Crook, of "The Seven Stars," Manchester (the oldest licensed house in the kingdom). Mr Crook is, and has been for some years, licensee of the Pier Refresh- ment Rooms at Rhyl. Organ Recital. Mr C Sydney Vinning gave an organ recital at St Thomas' Church on Sunday evening last after the service. There was a large congregation, and a collection was made at the door for church ex- penses. The principal item played was Guilmant's Sixth Sonata. The Rev T Jenkins (senior curate) sang Lead Kindly Light (by Pughe Evans). The War Memorial. In connection with the proposed memorial to Rhyl soldiers who fell in the late South African war a meeting of the subscribers was arranged for Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of finally deciding upon a site for the monument already agreed upon, but only one lady and eight of the opposite sex, iucluding two reporters, put in an appearance. Councillor F J Gamlin presided and explained how matters stood in regard to a site. After some discussion, in the course of which the feeling was shown that the only obstacle in the way of erecting the monument on the Promenede was the hostility of the Urban District Council, it was decided, on the motion of Councillor S Perks, seconded by Mrs Pickersgill, to make application to the Vicar and Churchwardens for a site between the Parish Church (Holy Trinity) and St Thomas' Church. Lecture on John Bunyan. The Rev E Lloyd Jones, formerly of Rhyl and now of Manchester, has been paying another visit to this town. On Sunday he preached to large congregations in the English Wesleyan Chapel, and on Monday night, in the same building, delivered a stirring lecture on John Bunyan, of whose li'e he gave a most enter- taining account. He was heartily thanked at the close, on the motion of Mr J A Harker, seconded by Councillor A L Clews and in acknowledgment he expressed the thanks of the meeting to the chairman, Mr J C Beattie, of Epworth College. The collection was in aid of the trust fund. Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Lady Superintendent acknowledges with many thanks the following collections on the sands :-The Misses and Mr George Holloway, £ 1 5s lid Misses Gladys Marlowe, Effie Elwell, and Ettie Parkes, and Master Jack Elwell, 4s 6d. Bankruptcy. At the Bangor Court yesterday the examination of Frederick Norman Clough, of Glan Morfa. King's Avenue, Rhyl, adjourned from the last Court, was resumed, the bankrupt being repre- sented by Mr Brassey. The bankrupt's statement of affairs showed a deficiency of £1,5H. It appeared Irom the bankrupt's replies to Mr Williams, that on the death of his father in 1886 he beoame possessed of £ 7,000. During the period from that date to 1896, when he was married, he had spent abouc 95,500. He could not account for the money or say how it had been spent. He lived during that period partly in Chester and partly in London. In London he stayed at the Euston Hotel. He thought his expenditure during that period exceeded his income. The bank- rupt could give no definite replies to any of the Assistant Official Receiver's questions, as lie did not remember,and the inquiry was again adjourned. The Lifeboat Saturday Fund. The Lifeboat Saturday Fund Committee met at the office of their secretary, Mr H R Holbeche, on Monday evening, when, after passing the balance sheet in connection with the'recent demon- stration, it was decided to forward jEI2 to the parent society. Votes of thanks were passed to the con- tributors and all other helpers of the movement. Yachting. The yacht race last Saturday, at the Marine Lakp, resulted, after a good contest, in win for Mr Ralli's Eric," Mr Fielding's "Pixie" being second, and Mr Griffiths' Ben-my-Chree third. The Town Hall. The Eternal City has so far been the attrac- tion at the Town Hall this week, and very effectively it was staged on Wednesday evening and last nipht by one of Ben Greet's companies. There was a capital "house" on each occasion. The realistic pourtrayal of the leading characters was of a very moving character. Miss Frances Rainsford played the part of Donna Roma Volonna with great earnestness, and Mr Ralph Hutton impersonated Pope Pius XI. very successfully as Baron Bonelli, Prime Minister of Italy, and suitor for Roma's hand, Mr Ellcrslie Pyne played his part splendidly; and Mr George Halcett well sustained the part of David Rossi, Member of the Chamber of Deputies, and hero of the piece, Mr J Stephens as Bruno Rocco, Rossi's friend, and Herbert Legertou as Father Pifferi also deserve special mention ami all the other oharacters are well interpreted. This (Friday) evening and to- morrow the production of "Charley's Aunt" will bring Messrs Baring Brothers' on the whole very enjoyable series of engagements to a close.

The New Dean of Bangor. The Rev Canon Griffith Roberts, Diocesan Mis- sioner of Llandaff, has beea appointed Dean of Bangor, and the appointment is in every way a most satisfactory one. The reverend gentleman is a native of Lleyn, and has been Vicar of Llan- egryn and Rector of Dowlais.

APPRENTICES Wanted for Showroom; also for Millinery Workroom.—J Talbott, Rhyl. 81 WANTED, Strong BOY for carrying out and window cleaning.—Apply J Talbott, Rhyl. 82 E. H. WILLIAMS' BENEFIT. Town Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 9th. 86

Rhuddlan. The Bishop at the Parish Church. On Sunday last the Bishop of the diocela paid a visit to this parish and preached at the evening service. The Bishop is heartily welcomed here and deservedly popular, and naturally th3 congregation was larger than usual, the church being crowded. The bellringers rang out a merry peal i f welcome. The Bishop delivered a m< at thoughtful, eloquent, and soul-inspiring discourse, which was followed with the closest attention by his hearers. His lordship's clear, ringing voice coul.l be heard by all. Visits of this kind give great encouragement to the clergy and laity, and the Bishop is well-known for his readiness to visit any and every parish in his diocese, often taking the service when the incumbent is ill or on his holiday. The musical portum of the service waa under the conductorship of Mr Edward Evans, Mr Thomas Da.vies presiding at the organ. The lessons were read by Mr J Owen Hughes. The choir sing with excellent expression and effect the anthem "I am Alpha and Omega." Scripture Union. A meeting in connection with the Children's Scripture Union was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when there was a large gather- ing of children and adults. Mr and Mrs Reed, of the headquarters staff, London, and who con- ducted the children's mission services at Colwyn Bay during the month of August, were present After prayer by the Vicar, and the reading of the appointed portion of Scripture for the day, Mrs Reed spoke, and referred to her experiences when a child. Mr Reed followed and gave a very interesting address on Heartcastle," illustrating his remarks by a picture on the blackboard and by frequent references to Rhuddlan Castle. Several hymns were heartily sung, Mr W E Morris pre- siding at the organ. At the close Mr Reed dis. tributed a number of books and pamphlets. The meeting was organised by the local secretary, Miss Buxton, of Belmont. The Church Army Van. Capt Morris and his assistant will conduct a mission here, commencing on Monday, the 7th, and closing on Sunday, the 20th. Meetings will be held nightly and the addresses illustrated by magic lantern slides. This is the third visit by Capt Morris, who is greatly respected and highly esteemed here for the work's sake. The United Choir. Final arrangements have now been made in connection with the above, and the practices are to be held every Thursday evening in the schoolroom of the C. M. Chapel. The first took place last night (Thursday). Amongst the names of the officials the following were inadvertently omitted last week :—Vice president, Mr Thomas Smallwood treasurer, Mr Edward Morgan, and Mr W E Roberts as accompanist. Competitive Meeting. The competitive meeting held last February by the Welsh Calviniatic Methodists proved so successful that it has been decided to hold another about February next. Final arrangements have not yet been made, but the subjects will be announced very soon. Cricket. The match which should have been played last Saturday at Rhuddlan with Mold was abandoned on account of the weather. To-morrow (Saturday) Rhuddlan journey to Flint to play the last match of the season. The Football Club. The above organisation have secured a good ground out of N"icara.,c R lad for this season, which is very convenient and suitable. The ball will be set rolling very soon after the grand concert which is to be held on Thursday, the 17th inst. The New Promenade. Several men arc now busy on the hill near Cwybr Bach bringing into shape what has been intended for years to be a footpath. Kerb-stonea and channel stones are being placed in position, and when completed it will have an imposing appearance. But some ask, will it be a boon to pedestrians ? If it were on the other side of the road, it would be a welcome addition. Perhaps by next summer, if the authorities see that pedestrians don't use it, some seats will be placed on it, as it will even then be wide enough to allow people to walk along. If the kerbs were of some light colour there would be no danger to vehicular traffic, but no lamp-posts being in the vicinity, drivers will have to be very much on thtir guard. Picnic. A large number of employes at the Fazakerley Signal Works, Liverpool, visitad Rhuddlan on Saturday. Dinner was served to them by Mrs Roach at the Mariners' Arms, and after driving to places of interest in the neighbourhood, they all finished the day at Rhyl, and returned to Liver- pool highly pleased with their day's outing. List of Visitors. New Inn (Miss Ellis)—Mr & Mrs Thompson, Oldham Miss A Thompson, Master C Thompson, do. Llys Derfel, High Street (Mrs Robt Evans)— Mr & Mrs Ormridge, Oldham; Miss Roberts, Festiniog Mr W E Jones, Rhyl. Penybont (Miss Jones)—Mr & Mrs Pierce, L'pool Miss Pierce do. Ty Draw (Mr Davies)—Mr & Mrs T Pierce Hughes & family, Denbigh.

Dyserth. Disappearance of an Old Landmark. The other day one of the old landmarks of this district suddenly disappeared. Mr Edward Williams, builder and contractor, Dyserth had purchased frorr Lord Windsor the tall chimney stack, about 130 feet high, which was known aa belonging to the powerful engine at Llety Mwn, and a well-known relic of the old Talargoch Lead Works; and Mr Charles Thomas and a few of his workmen undertook the task of felling this chimney. Having had it well propped, and when everything was ready, a fire was lighted, and in thirteen minutes after a grand sight was witnessed by the large number of people who had assembled, when the chimney fell and lay on the ground,an ex tended mass of bricks of about 120,0»K) in number. Mrs Roberts, of D\,s. rth Hall, as the occupier of the field, kiudly rendered every assistance and facility for the carrying out of the operations. ihe features of this neighbourhood are fast changing from those of an industrial district depending on the old Talargoch Lead Mine Works into a residential place.

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The Retreat. Oa Thursday next Mr Hubert R Holbeche, auctioneer, will give the public an opportunity of securing lirat-clase furniture at a public sale in Beechwood Road.