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r- National Telephone—No. 7. Telegrams "SHEFFIELD, RHYL." Alfred Slleffield & Son C'IFURNISHING Ironmongers, Builders' Merchants, Silversmiths, Cutlers and Hot=water Engineers, WELLINGTON ROAD, RHYL. Awarded Three Silver Medals at the Denbighshire slid Flintshire Agricultural Society's Show, 1904. MEW GOODS for the coming Season. OUR SPACIOUS SHOWROOMS are now complete with the latest and most up-to-date Standard, Table, IIall, Bracket, Wall, Hanging, iAeading and Hand LA.MPS t'ho Carriage and Gig Lamps. A SPLENDID SHOW OF THE LATEST TiLE REGISTERS AND PATENT BARLESS FIRE GRATES, Tile Hearths and Mantel Registers, Mantel Pieces in wood, marb.e, iron and enamelled slate all shown en suite in combination to suit the Cottage or the Mansion.; THE (iliGl -1 j jj Jjlyi S hB: |j| l CELEBRATED Saves TTprald ) j LARGE STOCK OF "HERALD*" "DUX' AND RHYL" RANGES IN ARCADE WAREHOUS THE ECONOMY and SIMPLICITY of the HERALD RANGE makes it THE' BEST IN THE MARKET TO-DAY. A. S. & Son will be pleased to wait on intending purchasers, to give them the benefit of their advice. They have a reputation throughout North Wales for Grate-setting and Curing of Smokey Chimneys, and will be pleased to send an experienced man any distance on receipt of letter or telegram. SPECIALITIES SANITARY WORK. PLUMBING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. ACETYLENE, GAS AND HOT WATER INSTALLATIONS. ESTIMATES FREE. SEE TESTIMONIALS, Ekotrie Bella and Telephone?. Oils, Points and Varnishes. Finest brand Of Petroleum iu bulk or cask. Agents for Pratt's Al Motor SpInto New Season's Stock of Slow Combustion and Oil Heating Stoves, suitable for Churches, Chapels, Shops, &c. La-est designs. Guns and Ammunition. Rifles. A. SHEFFIELD and SON, RHYL. MONEY LENT PRIVATELY. B5 up to ;El,GOO.. To Farmers. Tradesmen, Professional Gentlemen, Hotel and Lodging-House Keepers, and to all responsible Householders worthy of credit, upon note of hand alone, in any part of England or Waleif. £ £ Loan 5 to repay 5 15 10 „ 11 10 „ 20 „ 23 0 30 „ 34 10 „ 50 „ 57 10 „ 100 „ 115 0 [Extra charges are made in cases where considered necessary. Larger Amounts in proportion. Monthly or Quarterly Payments taken. Special terms arranged to suit borrowers' own convenience. Strictly confidential guaranteed Letters will have immediate attention. Prospectus free on application. Call or write in confidence to the National Loan Society, 19 Queen St., Wrexham. Head Office: 41 CORPORATION STRET, MANCHESTER (Registered Offices). v- tih. '11'- PA ta- E",h t RIDER MEITS"WANTED tOne in cach district to ride and exhibit a sample 1904 CNcle. Write for special offer. Highest grade fully warranted British-made Cycles Latest Models, £ 2 m 10 to £ 6 NEW DEPARTU^C^CO^TE^HOM, g|Wp«AKES TYRES AND 200 SECOND-HAND CYCLES ™ all makes, good as new, £ I to £ 2.10 Great factory clearing sale at half factory prices. We send on approval and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL on every cycle. Money with carriage charges refunded without question if not perfectly satisfactory. M taking, orders from sample machine furnished RLW ln" lis. Our agent'; arc making large profits. BUB Write at once for FREE CATALOGUES. British-made Cycles Latest Models, zC2 a 10 to C6 NEW DEPARTU^C^CO^TE^HOM, g|Wp«AKES TYRES AND 200 SECOND-HAND CYCLES ™ all makes, good as new, £ I to £ 2.10 Great factory clearing sale at half factory prices. We send on approval and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL on every cycle. Money with carriage charges refunded without question if not perfectly satisfactory. M taking, orders from sample machine furnished RLW ln" lis. Our agent'; arc making large profits. BUB Write at once for FREE CATALOGUES. Tyres, Frndries, Sewing Machines, Phonographs, &c., at KTes.HP Prices. MEAD OYCLe COMPANY-Dent us a. 85 to 97 Paradise Sirssi, LIVERPOOL, and 19 to 21 Charing Cross Road, Lr -0 .J'.

I Prestatyn. Urban District Council. MONTHLY MEETINC. TAKINC OVER A NEW ROAD: A MEMBER WITHDRAWS HIS OBJECTION. MONDAY.—Present: Mr Thomas Jones, J.P. (Chairman), Rev F Jewell, and Messrs T J Scott, J B Linnell, John Pritchard, H Wright, T Parry Williams, Peter Ellis and Thomas Hughes, with the Clerk (Mr John Hughes), and the Surveyor (Mr Wm Thomas). The Taking over of Lady MoLaren a Road. After the passing of the minutes of the last monthly meeting (at which there was something approaching a scene in connection with the decision of the Council to take over a new road crossing the railway, constructed by Lady McLaren, Messrs Scott and Wright opposing it and suggesting that a mandate be obtained from the ratepayers on the matter), Mr Wright re- ferred to the stand he made at that meeting against the Council's decision in regard to Lady McLaren's road. The matter, he understood, had been before the Council for some time, and when first asked to take over the road they took an unfavourable view of the request, on the ground that the road was not the required width. Last month, when it came before them afresh, he seconded Mr Scott's amendment that a ratepayers' meeting be called to decide as to what action the Council should take, but it received no further support. He now under- stood that the Council had acted perfectly within its rights in the line taken last month. Furthermore, he understood that even a majority of the Council had not the power to call a rate- payers' meeting on such a matter at any rata the Council could not legally bear the expense of calling such a meeting. He therefore wished to withdraw any objection he had made to the Council's decision. There had been objections on the ground that the Council were making an invidious distinction between the owner of this road and those interested in Victoria Avenue. One or two members of the Coun il were interested in the latter road and a d to pay their share towards making it. Yet they -voted for the taking over of Lady McLaren's Road. Surely, therefore, if they did not think fib to object in the present case, no- body else could reasonably do so. Concluding, he suggested that the Surveyor be instructed to make out a specification as to what the Council required of Lady McLaren in regard to the new road. The Chairman said Mr Wright had confessed to being a new member, and therefore ignorant of all the pros and cons about this new road, which were well known to older members. As Victoria A venue had been mentioned, he might say that there were three Councillors in the room who had contributed towards the making up of that road. Those three gentlemen voted for taking over Lady McLaren's road. It should further be borne in mind that Victoria Avenue was a cul de sac, and could not therefore be placed en the same footing as Lady McLaren's road, the need for which had been greatly felt for a long time, affording as it did traffic over the line. The road was a boon to the town, and he thought that when the ratepayers sa-,y it completed to the satisfaction of the Surveyor they would be highly pleased with the Council for taking it over (hear, hear). Ffortidias Sewer Extension. It- was reported that at a special meeting of the Council last week it was decided to apply to the Local Government Board for a sum of zC400 to carry out the proposed extension of Fforddlas sewer, in accordance with the Sur- veyor's plans. Mr T Parry Williams said the scheme was a compulsory one, and that being the case he thought they might as well embark upon it at once, and so give employment to those in need of work. Times were not particularly brisk with the labour party in the town, and a loaf in time of need was much more appreciated than when it was more easily obtainable. The Chairman endorsed Mr Parry Williams' remarks, and hoped they would soon obtain the sanction they were seeking. 11 Ifunt's Terrace. The Health Committee reported, amongrt other matters, that the owners of Hunt's Terrace were taking steps to improve the sani- tary condition of that property. Plans The Road Committee reported having de- ferred the plans of proposed alterations to Stanley House by Mr E J Evans. Plans for a new shop front by Mrs Hughes, Primrose Villa, had been approved conditionally, as had also plans by Messrs Hughes and Griffiths for a pair of villas in Victoria Road. Water Main Snap. It as reported that a subsidence of the wall on the north side of the railway had been res- ponsible for the snapping in two of a water main. The damage had been made good. Ratepayers and the Local Government Board. A letter was read from the Local Government Board asking for the Council's observations upon letters from Mr Joseph Littler and other ratepayers in regard to the taking over of Lady McLaren's new road. A letter in reply had been drafted by the Clerk, but it was not made public. A Much Needed Improvement. Mr Linnell referred to the footpath improve- ment that has been carried out between the Town Hall and the old Post Office, and in expressing the Council's indebtedness to Mrs Hughes in the matter he hoped that others would follow her example. The Chairman felt sure it would be money in the people's pockets if they would help the Council all they possibly could to improve the footpaths. Finance. It was reported that the collections during November were as follows :—General district rate, £ 165 5s 8d water rate, £78 9s 6d; which with money from other sources made a total of zC273 15s 2d. The full amount collected to date came to £1,869 10s Gd. Bryniau (Dyserth) Water Supply. A letter was read from the St. Asaph (Flint) Rural District Council approving of this Coun- cil's proposal that a joint committee of the two authorities should meet to consider what steps to take in regard to the above subject. The chairman and Messrs Linnell, Scott, Parry Williams and Griffiths were appointed to act on behalf of this Council.

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Pantasapn. Teohnioal Classes. A large company gathered at the Convent School' Pan'asaph, on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of the annual distribution of prizes to the students of the art and science classes held there under the Flintshire County Council. The chair was occupied hy Mr J L MuBpratt, and the prizes and certificates were distributed by Lady Mostyn, of Talacre. In his opening remarks the Chairman expressed his pleasure at seeing on the walls several of the works which gained prizes at the recent Rhyl Eisteddfod. M r P Mostyn Williams (county organising secre- tary) read the report of the classes. Mr J W Summers, chairman of the Flintshire County Coun- cil, paid a high tribute to the work and value of the classes, and Mr F Llewelyn Jones, secretary of the County Education Committee, delivered nD interesting address,

At TAYLOB S. Xmas & New Year Cards, Xmas Post Cards and Calendars. Choice selection of Goods suitable for F RESENTS. Our Advantage Consists in the close relation we maintain with the source of NOVELTY. It is likewise Your Opportunity. Entirely New Stock for the Xmas Season. Presents to suit everybody. Prices to suit everybody. NOTE NAME AND ADDRESS— Taylor's, 21 High Street, Rhyl. SEE WINDOWS. 701

The Rates of Rhyl Still Advancing. TO THE EDITOR OF TIIE RHYL JOURNAL. SIR,-The Rhyl ratepayers will be tendered to- day a nice little billet doux in the shape of a demand note for what is called the poor rate to the extent of another 1/1 in the C-similar to last. We were informed at a meeting of the Council, when they assembled to decide upon the district rate for last year, that things were looking up in Rhyl, as the ratepayers would have a Id. in the £ less to pay this year than last. How has this prognostication been verified ? Already the ratepayers have to pay increasing rates to the tune of 5d. in the t. It is simply awful, when one glancss at the items that make up this heavy account, as follows Relief of the poor and expenses of the Guardians, 5d. in the £ County contributions, 7d Expenses of the Overseers, Id. It appears, therefore, that the county contributions are 2d. in the £ more than the poor rate and the expenses of the Guar- dian?. There can be only two ways of regarding this awfal extravagance—either that the County Council grossly mismanage the ratepayers' affairs, or that County Councils are an incumbrance that means danger to the ratepayers. Personally, I believe that the ratepayers are very little, if at all, considered by either the Urban Councillors, or thd Guardians, or the County Council—they are the poor sheep that are to be fleeced, and fleeced they are. if things go on as they have been doing during the iast 20 years, the rates will be more than the rents. How the poor of Rhyl, or those who depend on a fine summer in order to get a few lodgers to take their apartments, will do, should the weather prove unfavourable, is mere than the wisest of people could conjecture. What does it all tnear-this enormous increase in rates? When I first came to reside in Rhyl, the district rate was 2a 6J in the £ and the poor rate all included S-l in the ;f- I ssThe ditt ict rate is now 53 6d—more than double-and the poor rate nearly'double. Certainly there is very little to show for this. Tha Promenade has been a little bit exten- ded voila tout, but if the Promenade has been extended, the shore especially towards the Marine Drive has been practically spoilt by allowing large stones to accumulate until it is difficult to walk thereon. Personally, I would a great deal sooner have the Rhyl of 20 years ago, than the Rhyl of the present. and I think most people that could do Rbyl any real good would. Yet the rates are now more than double. So much for municipal trading.-Yours yery faithfully, Rhyl. H. PARRATT.

GAUTIER'S PILLS | composed of Apiol, Tansy, Penny- B <# royal and Steel, regulate the svstem a Invaluable for all disorders "of the g| (KV female constitution. Post free 7id., 9 n NifSSy 2/3, and 4/6 per box. Mention this 8 paper. Sole A cents; 8 M- BALDWIN & CO., Chemists, ■ jji Electric Parade, Holloway, London. ■

The Rhyl HANDBOOK and DIARY, 1905. This reliable publication is now in the press, and will be issued at the close of the year free as a sup- A. plement to the Rhyl Journal." The publication is an old and useful one. In addition to an illustrated calendar, a diary, and much reading matter of general interest, it will contain a summary of the local events during the year, and a list of local authorities, institutions, &c. This is a genuine publication. It necessarily has a large circulation, and is a book greatly in use all the year round. Advertisers may rely upon it that this is not a catch- penny, issued as a good many pub- lications are merely as a pretext to secure advertisements for concerns which have a very limited and ephemeral circulation. We do not charge fancy prices for advertisements. Our rates are most moderate, whilst the medium the advertisements pre published in is the very best issued in Rhy

STAR SUPPLY STORES. Christmas Fruit List. i Per lb. Candied Lemon Peel 3^ & 4d Good black, sound and clean 2d T „ r?- nw i 4. a i Lemon, Orange and Citron Fine to Choice 2idto4d Peels, Mixed fid Sultanas. Figs.' Bright and clean 3^ Fine and finest 4d and 5d Ncw Dessert, fine quality 4d Valencias. Cooking 2id&3«i Fine selected fruit 3d —— Finest large 4d !$ew Dried Plums 4d Muscatels, Almonds, Small Boxes Figs, Dates, Nuts, of various kinds rD STAR SUPPLY STORES, High Street, RHYL 15 Station Road, COLWYNj BAY; High Street, CONNAH'S QUAY. t Now for Xmas Business! We SAY SO" and We DO SO." For the For the "Cup that Cheers," Inner Man, OUR Our Famous Monstre 1/8 Xmas Parcel OF Tea. Finest Fruit! For For "Auld Lang Syne," Young and Old, OUR Figs & Prunes, t><5 Almonds and -DeiI Muscatels, Brith. Apples! Oranges Nuts ana 21- cake for 1/- Crackers, <a/ a AKD < 6d. High-class ORDER EARLY. DON'T DELAY! Provisions. Have you seen OUR CircularsP TREATS FOR ALL IN Ak [I e% Eli At E.B. JONES & Co's LamDs. Lamps. Lamps. New Season stock of Lamps. A choice variety at prices to suit all, ranging from 6d. to 20/- Our leading line in Table Lamps/donble wicks, giving a very powerful light,with fancy globes, 3/6. INCANDESCENT BURNERS COMPLETE, RELIABLE 1/3 FITTING. STRONG STEEL TRUNKS, all sizes, from 3/3 DONKEY STONES or HEARTH STONES, Id each. Other Goods at Reasonable Prices. fH. SMITH and SON Hardware Stores, 67 WELLINGTON ROAD, Come of ELWY STREET. RHYL' (JE0. BROOKES, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, MARKET8TREET RHYL. clia Chiropody A Speciality. Always in attendance. Strictly private. DAVID GRIFFITHS & SON UNDERTAKERS, WINDSOR STREET, RHYL. Funerals completely furnished. Hearse and Mourning Coach proprietors.

INDOOR AQUARIUMS. An aquarium in the house is becoming popular among fashionable people. Especially is it in favour in homes where there are children or invalids, as it not only gives object lessons in natural history, but serves to amuse and please. Aquariums are sold by the bird-dealers, and may be beautifully stocked with the goldfish, the pretty Japanese one, the minnow, pcrch, sucker, shiner and carp, all of which thrive well together. Newts are very interesting too, as tl eve comes a time when they shed their skin and swallow it, and sur- prise the little ones by losing a leg and having another grow in its place in a short time. Plants must be secured, of course, as they furnish the oxy- gen for the life of the little water-dwellers, and are in turn nourished by the carbonic acid gas which the animals supply. The snail should not be forgotten, as it is a part of the economy of nature, and per- forms the scavenger's part very well in eating off the diseased portion of the plants. Starwort, milfoil, oxheart, sweet flag and brook mosses are the plants ljest suited to a fresh-water aquarium, 4

-=-===- M I ,\ø'-OÙV4A PillS cP ARE A SAFE, RELIABLE REMEDY. FOR UPWARDS OF SIXTY YEARS they have been in use in every quarter of the glob?, and with such success that ther have invariably been adopted as the Family Medicine. — —~ DO NOT NECLECT A SLIGHT INDISPOSITION with such symptoms as Head. ache, Feverishness, Bilious Attacks, Pains in the Side or Back, Giddiness and Fits of Trembling, > BUT TAKE lOLLOWtn PILLS WITHOUT DELAY. THEY MAY PREVENT A SERIOUS ILLNESS. This famous Medicine thoroughly cleanses the blood of all impurities; it strengthens and invigorates the system, fortifying it against attacks of disease. Hollowayfs Pills are of the greatest value to females of all ages. Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Glanravon Nurseries, RHYL. If you want^Fresh GROWN TOMATOES Ask your Fruiterer for the GLANRAVON TOMATOES -ji delivered Fresh Daily to RhyJ. Be sure that yoa'get theai Dress, Mantle & Costume Making Establishment. All orders receive personal attention. Terms moderate. Misses Davies, 3 Clwyd Street, RHYL. 616 At the Journal Office. Agreement Forms for house letting, 4d. each. Notice to Quit (Landlord to Tenant and Tenant to Landlord), 2d each. Window Bills-Houses to Let Fur- nished, &c., 2d. each. A Lodging-house Keepers Address Cards-cheap and good. Printed in Rhyl, by Rhyl workmen.