Rhyl Record and Advertiser

ilOME OF THE FùLLY. fjs digenous charactei of 1 0i<jest portions of represented by 3s°andy Psoil of the wr English forests. On th P Kingswood, now Millstone Grit m the old holie3 better known as the chattv 0i(j Aubrey sug- flourish so luxunantty "from the effluvia of gests that they ^Lech-house in the centre~of the that mineral. by ancient hollies, Forest of Dean is J down to within the last botighs cut from which Testament in every ^inthee Verderer's court. Evidence has been oath sworn in tne veraeici snpoch-house is a brought forward to ihew art th,« o m„»t6 ancient roS the of th.1 downs of Cornwall. Kojly parts of Epping Forest, where its evergreen presseu mo g Forest also is noted tor vT iu? one of the largest individuals in the king- domfs probably that at Claremont, 80 feet height, which, comidering the extremely slow growth of the Surrey. ^Theholly wiil 'prefers a rather dry is not absolutely stagnant ^^t pretei winter's ire" but seemB to flourIsh m the bleakest winter s ire; but seem un £ jer the shade of other situations, it does not feet in height, trees. It is generaUj^rom io««" but holliea and not more than stated to attain a cir- at Bleak Hill, P ^he slow-growing, even, and cumference of 14 „xcet)t at the centre, as white e°gravin8" ig^perhaps second only to boxwood-

The best thing out-An acbing tooth. the result a dozen chaffing fellows, said a » a8ked alj_ got the best of all of you- „ r#plied, "while "In me you've only got one fool, he repnea, in you I ve got about a dozen. rramb- AFrench paper poii^s out that Ae pas wedding ling is so great m England that ev.Bn «no notices it is necessary to state tha atjonai ten- cards," in order to put a check upon the national dency to gamble on all occasion*. i( ur i kSrto 2r»d not I y™S°°ld hieh and noble lady, who had been *P* o. nlace of great diitinction about the royal pointed toaplw with gtrict punctuality het person, did not o Qn Ae seoon|or third morn, hours of omciai aui»y nocurred, her Majesty re* ^atthls M^ttendant with her watch in her ^nd. ceived her u^ „„fortunately been the occasion "I am afraid I ^unf<her ladyshi? in of detaining your Majesty^ ten minutes," re- Mi apologetic tone. "and I beg this want of joined the Queen, gra y > „ (fhen, perceiv- punctuality may not happ t'on caused by this &g that her £ S.nent ii th. reproof, experienced some emoa ,{ tQ prova arrangement of her shaw ompte(i her remark, that no unkind fe^f £ rh^rher oWn hand, cbserv- condescended to assist her e did g0) » We shall ing with great sweetness duties -;Btiic,e, I hope." all become more perfect ln nuy a BoTMtL —Lift of Her Queen

WHOLESALE TIMBER STEALING. At a special police conrt on Thursday, before T. Ll. Murray Browne, Esq., and Dr, Girdle- stone, Robert Hughes, Victoria road, Rbyl, was charged with stealing two wheel-barrows and a quantity of timber,the property of Mr R Finni- gan, the builder of the new railway bridge. William Fitzgerald, cashier and general ma" crto Mr Finnigan, contractor, said he had seen the prisoner on several occasions walking about the works of the new bridge over the railway. He identified a plank of spruce produced by P C. Taafe, and which he valued at about 3s. It was the property of Mr Finnigan. He could swear to the timber by the fact that they had ten such pieces on the works, and one was missing. In consequence of information he received hecommunicated with the police. Other pieces of timber pro- duced he identified as the property of his em- ployer, and also two wheel-barrows. The bar- rows were marked R F the initials of Mr Finnigan, but an attempt had been made to plane them off. He valued the whole at about 33s. Since the job started Mr Finnigan had lost about £ 20 worth ot timber. By Mr Mur- ray Browne • He did not think prisoner could carry the plank of spruce pine without assis- ^Isaac Williams, 4, Merllyn terrace, labourer, deposed to knowing the prisoner, who sold to him one of the barrows produced on Friday night last. He gave prisoner half-a-crown for Xt'p.C. Taafe stated that he, in company with Inspector McLaren. went to prisoner s house on Wednesday. Hughes was at the time busily employed chopping wood in the back kitchen. All the timber produced by him and one bar- r row were there. The Inspector asked prisoner where he got the timber from, and he answered You must find that out." Inspector McLaren then left the house. In conversation afterwards prisoner told him (witness) that he got the wheel-barrow from the bridge, and that he was going to take it back that night. He said it was too late then. Shortly afterwards the In- spector returned with Mr Fitzgerald andanothez man, and they identified the timber and bar row as the property of Mr Finnigan in the pre. sence of the prisoner. Hughes said nothing- he was taking his tea at the time. Witness then charged prisoner with stealing the wood and barrow the property of Mr Finnigan. Pris°"° £ said—" You will have to prove it. He tooK prisoner to the lock up, and on Thursday morn- ing he charged prisoner with stealing the bar- row sold to Isaad Williams, to which prisoner replied that he did not do it. In reply to the Chairman Witness said the back kitchen at prisoner's house was full of Inspector McLaren said that Mr Fitzgerald called at the police and reported the loss of timber, and he instructed P.C. Taafe to attend as much as he could to the works. He then corroborated the evidence of Taafe relative to the identification and apprehension of the pri- soner. This was the case for the prosecution. Hughes, who was convicted of a similar of- fence twelve months ago, maintained a dogged demeanour during the hearing. He supported his head on his arms. and leaned against the box, and sullenly said he had nothing to ask the several witnesses When formally charged prisoner said he wished to be dealt with summarily, and plead- ed not guilty.. Another case against the prisoner was then proceeded with, in which he was charged witL stealing a quantity of timber, the property o. Mr John Williams, coach.builder, Newtown Mr Williams identified pieces of oak, ash, ano elm produced as his timber, and P. C. Taaft proved finding the same in prisoner's house.- Hughes having pleaded not guilty, refused to say a word more. Both cases were considered proved, and in passing sentence the Chairman said tha prisoner had been previously convicted on tw« charges, and committed to prison for twi months Now, he would be sentenced to thre< months' imprisonment in each case sn months in all, and was warned if ever ht was brought up again, he would be committee for trial, and no doubt sentenced to a loni term of imprisonment.

ST. ASAPH POLIUti COURT. TUESDAY.—Before R. J. Sisson, Esq. DESERTION. Robert Roberts was brought up on a warrant charged by the Master of the Workhouse with neg- lecting to maintain his family, who had becomt. chargeable to the Uuion.-He was sent to prison for seven days with hard labour. POLICE AND VAGRANTS.-A LESSON. William Rogers, who gave his address as 3, Mil. ler St., Doncaster, charged with beino, a rogue an, and a vagabond. Sergeant Parry stated that on th previous evening the prisoner applied at the pol itation for a ticket of admission to the casual war at the Workhouse. On searching him he found th sum of Is. V hidden in the lining of his trouser,, and he therefore took him into custody for applyiu p for relief when he was not destitute.-He was sent to prison for seven days with hard labour.

WORTH KNOWING. The Bristol Times and Mirror says: In conversation the other day with a leading divine of Bristol, he mentioned his experience in the use of an article in favour of which much has been said lately. The clergyman referred to, while suffering from severe 1am- bago, was given a bottle of this remedy y > friend, and he was delighted with the speedy care ic effected. This caused him to recom- mend it to others, who have used it witt- marvellous results. Our attention having been called to the matter in this way, we tel that, in the interest of our readers, it was 00 doty to make inquiries on the subject among chemists and druggists. We find that thi article is universally spoken of in the highest terms. Many have expressed their feeling 01 paper. Mr James Henry Gould writes from 24, Cumberland street, Bristol, that he hat- derived so muoh benefit from using the pre- parations in question—St Jacobs Oil-that hi cannot refrain from telling the wonderful benefits conferred npon him by its use. He it- an account book maker, and suffered so severe- ly from rheumatism that he was compelled t< relinquish his work. He consulted a doctor and took a large quantity of medicine, but al to no purpose. As acquaintance induced him to try St. Jacobs Oil. He used less than htili a bottle, and has resumed work again, entirel) free from the complaint from which he had suffered so long. A member of the firm 01 Hardori, Son and Hall, the well-known litho graphers and printers of this city, testifies n the warmest manner possible to the surprising benefits he has derived from its use in neural- gia and rheumatism, and says that his familj and friends could mention a dozen caset- where its value has been proved beyond doubt. Another instance of speedy disappearance ot rheumatism was brought to our notice. Miss Agnes Fuller, of Southfield-villas, Westbury- on-Trym, who had been a long Bufferer, useo St. Jacobs Oil and received immediate relief- Other inquiries have brought strong cases of suffering before as where remedy has beeu used with like results, so that we give tb. ..etails as above, feeling that a matter of suoh importance as the existence of this powerful remedial agent in the relief and cure of rheu- matism, neuralgia, and other painful diseases should be known to all. We might refer to the remarkable case of Henry Ricketts, who resides at Trym Cottages, Westbury. He suffered severely from rheumatism for the last two years, and early this year he was attacked so badly that he had to be conveyed to Bath Hospital so as to have the benefit of the waters. His case was so serious that be was discharg- ed in five weeks worse than when he entered. He was pronounced incurable and taken home and then persuaded to try St. Jacobs Oil. His pain was so great he could not apply it himself. His wife rubbed the oil in well, and, difficult as it may be to believe, this single application entirely freed him from al. pain, and he is, of course deeply grateful for his recovery."

IT HAS BEEN BEOXJGHT TO LIOM that the ^M?RK- able Disappearance of all Dirt from Every the result of using Hudson's Dry Soap.

DINNER AT THE MOSTYN HOTEL. On Monday night a silver wedding celebration Unner was held at the above hotel, Mr J. Arthur vans (late of Carnarvon) presided, and the vice- chair was filled by Mr Lewis Morgan, Mordon. Among the company were Messrs R. D. Roberts (Mwrog), H. J. B. Lawrence, W. W. Pariy (sol- dtor), O. Owens (grocer), Thos, Jones (Rhydorddwy Wen), R. Davies, Lewis Jones, D. Williams (green- grocer), J. Mudd, J. Kilshaw, T. Gratton, Hy. 'arrv (butcher), H. Sandoe, A. Rowlands, junr., Nelson, Thos. Williams (butcher), D. T. James ^Prestatyn),— Aeges (Messrs Robinson, Barton), J. Smith, R. Finnigan (contractor), H. Williams. lira Bates had prepared an excellent dinner, con- isting of hare and ox-tail soup, roast beef, oast lamb, boiled mutton, calf's head, roast owl, ham, &c., and sweets. Ample justice having been done to the repast, the President proposed the first (and chief) toast of the evening-" Our be- loved Queen and the Royal Family," alluding in ,>propriate terms to the illustrious couple whose ilver wedding they were celebrating. After this jast had been duly honoured the toast list was .rooeeded with, in the following order:—"Our "National Forces—*rmy, Navy, and Auxiliary Voices, Police and Press," proposed by the Vice- President, and responded to by Messrs H. J. B. Lawrence for the army, navy and volunteers, Davies or the volunteers, Gratton for the yeomanrv wavalry, and Jones for the pres. Our Local Parliament "—the Commissioners—by Mr D. T James, responded to by Mwrog nd Mr Lawrence. ''Our Liviag "—the town and tra 1P of Rhyl by Mr Joseph Mudd, responded to by Messrs T. Williams and Nelson. The Professional Men of <,ajl," by the President, responded to by Mr W. Y. Parry and the Vice Chairman The Plough" ClOt that of St. Asaph), by the Vico-Pleident, re- sponded to by Mr Gratton. "The Conveying Powers—to, from and in Rhyl,' by the President, n"pondd to by Mr Finnigan. "Our Life Saving tleroes"— life boat crew and fire brigade—by Ml f. Smith, responded to by Mr W. W. Parry. "Our Oistinguisbed Visitors," by the Vice-President, responded to by Mr Finnigan. Absent Friends," the President, responded to by the Vice- President and Mr R. D Roberts. The remaining oasts were The President," "The Vioa-Presid- lit," "The Harp of Wales and our Musical friends," "The Town Dinner Committee," "Our lostess," responded to by Mr J. Bites and Mr R. D.Roberts, on behalf of Mr3 Bates. During the vening several songs were given by Messrs smith, Jarry, Heyes, Finnigan, D. T. James (who sang mder considerable difficulty as he suffered from a old), A. Rowlands, Mwrog sang penillion to the iiarp, and Miss M. Bates played a solo on the piano. l'he accompaniments were played on he la-p by Y Telyn r Cymreig (Mr J. J nes, of Llanerchymedd) who also contiib Jted seveal Welsh and other on the National instrumei t of Cambria. A very pleasant evening was spent.

MOSTYN. MOSTYN COIXIBBY.—We understand that the op- erations for pumping out this colliery are proceed- ing very satisfactorily. The pumping machinery which has been erected ia capable of raising 1200 gallons of water per minute, aud there has already been a considerable reduction on the depth of water in the shaft. Lord Mostyn, on whose land the colliery is situated, is taking a great and practical interest in the operations, and his Lordship fre- quently comes down from Mostyn Hall to ascertain what progress has been made. It will be remem- bered that some years ago a man accidentally fell down the shaft, and his body was never recovered. Considerable curiosity-is expressed as to whether, in the eveut of the colliery being pumped right out, the body of the unfortunate man will be found. THE LEVEB.—At the levee held by the Prince of Wales, by command of the Queen, at St. James' Palace on Wednesday the 7th inst., amongst the presentations made to His Royal Highness was:— thomM StortI by Viscount Cross, G.C.B.

YANKEE HUMOUR. AT THE POLICE STATION. Magistrate; "You say you are a tourist ? Prisoner: "Yes, sir; I love nature in all her radiant beauty Magistvr-'e (hastily): Never mind that! How much money have you about your clothes ? Prisoner: Seventy-five cents." Magistrate (severely): "Then I shall commit yor as a tramp. We draw the L between tourists and tramps at Idol." THE LAW AND THE PROFITS. Mrs. Sumpkin's oldest boy had gone West, and ;■ friend of the family was making some inquiries about him. "I understand John is an attorney," he said. Yes, and he got lots of business," she answered with a mother's pride. Is he a criminal lawyer ? A shadow fell upon the good old lady's face. "No, not yet," she said. "Leastways he hain't told me. But I'm afraid he will be. The law is so dreadful tempting." WHY HE SELECTED. Manager (to supernumerary): "I am going to give you a small part in the new play do you wish your real name on the bill or will you use an assumed name ?" Supernumerary "I guess I will use an assumed name." Manager Very good what shall it be ? Supernumerary: Signor Vermicilli." Manager That's a high sounding name why do you use Vermicilli? Got it out of a cook-book did you ? Supernumerary: Yes; and I use it because I am aBupe, you know." COULDN'T SAY POSITIVELY. "Howareyou?" said one friend to another; "I haven't seen you for years. How are all your folks ? All well, thank you, except my wife, and she is dead." No ? You don't say so! "Yes, she's dead." "How long ago did it happen ? About two years, I think. Let me see," he con- tinued thoughtfully; "it was on the 1st of August. 1885, or the 3rd, I don't remember exactly which. I .know I lost a very fine Alderney cow about the same time, and whether it was the cow died on the 1st and my wife on the 3id, or the cow on the 3rd and my wife on the lSt, I can't say positively. Anyway, it was about two years ago." SHE GOT THERE. A Detroiter with an office up four pairs of stairs on Griswold-street was inquired after by a lady yester- day at the elevator and the boy asked "Are you a book agent, madam ? "No, sir! Come about some charity ? "No, sir!" "Want his influence in temperance or politics ? "No, sir?" He is very particular whom he sees, madam. Will you give me your name? "I am his wife, sir "O-h-h! you are Well, please wait here until I go up and ask him if he will see you. Take a chair, madam, and I will do my best to bring about an interview.—Detroit Free Press. THE GRAVITY OF IT." General M'Cook was travelling among the Rocky Mountains, and, straying one morning from the trail, stood for a moment entranced by the magnificent land- scape spread before him, when he was aroused from his meditation by the footsteps of one of the guides, who had followed him lest he should lose his way. "Is not this magnificent, Bill?" exclaimed the General, anxious to share his delight. It's mighty purty, Gineral," said the guide; but I can shew you bigger sights nor this. Why, one time Kansas Jim and me had been trampin' three days and nights, and we came to a plain, and right in the midst of it was a forest all turned to solid stun!" The General smiled, and remarked, "I have heard of petrified trees before, Bill." The guide, without changing countenance, con- tinued, "But that warn't all, Gineral; thar war a buffalo on that plain,and he war petrified on the clean jump,and his hufs had kicked up a bit of sod, and I'm durned ef that warn't petrified in the air!" The General turned an amused countenance on the narrator and said, "Why, Bill, the sod would have fallen to the ground by the force of gravity Without any hesitation Bill answered, "But, Gineral,„the gravity war petrified too HAD HIS MIND READ. "I suppose I vhdos shwindled some more," sorrow- fully remarked Mr. Dunder as he paid a visit to Sergeant Bendall yesterday. "Not a doubt of it. What's your story ? "Do you pelief dot a man can read somepody's mind?" "Well, I've heard of mind-readers." So has Shake, und he goes crazy aboudt it. He vhas going to be a mind-reader if it takes all winter. He practice a leedle on me, und I vhas astonished." But about the swindle ? "VheIL two mans come in my place last night vhen I vhas all alone. Vhas I Carl Dunder ? I vhas. All right, one of dot pair vhas a mind-reader, und he like to gif me some points. He doan' do it by everypody, but I vhas such a friendt of der poor dot he like to oblige me. Vhell, Sergeant, dot seems all right, und we lock der door und sot down. I vhas plindfolded mit a handkerchief, und der mind-reader says Mr. Dunder, you fix your mind on some subject shust so hardt as you can, und keep awful shtill. If you take dot pandageoff or Bhumparoundt dot preaks me all oop.' "Vhell, Sergeant, I fix my mind on dot time I falls off my parn on Hastings-shtreet, und maype two minutes goes by and nobody shpeaks to me. Den der oldt woman comes down-shtairs und I take off der pandage. Dose mans vhas gone." And what else ? Two boxes of cigars and fife pottles of whisky. Vhas it a shwindle on me ? "I should smile Mr. Dunder, you are very soft." Sergeant, look in my eye I vhas going i home. To-night some pody vhill drop in. Vhas I Carl Dun- der? I vhas. All right. Mr. Dunder, I like to read 1" "Yes." "Dot vhas all, Sergeant! If some inquest vhas heldt you rememper dot I vhas a swindled man, und dot I kildt him in self-defence DODGING THE ISSUE. He was a slow coach. Her mother said so; the old man said eo; her big brother said so, and scowled darkly when he threatened to call him to account. The reason of all this was that he had long hesitated tojpop the question. He and she were sitting in the gloaming. She said Alfonso, were you;ever engaged ? Yessum," was the sad and unexpected reply. She winced, but immediately rallied, and con- tinued Did the adored one cruelly break her plighted troth?" No I severed my connection." 0, you cruel-hearted flirt Yes the firm I was engaged with heartlessly bounced me." O, a firm-your employers And for why, Alphonsy ? she said, snuggling closer to him on the rustic bench. Alphonso hitched a little nearer off, and replied gloomily "For mental incapacity." "0, no, say not so," said the girl with the oyster mouth, you are not ignorant." "Yes I am," said Alphonso, "I'm a howling idiot." O, no you are keen, young,bright, and intellec- tual. You have a future before you to be shared by some warm and loving heart." No, the future is all a blank—blank as my own vacant mind. On the body politic I'm but a wart." "Think of the happy home you might rear foi yourself and—and No. I am such a blamed fool, I never accumu- late enough property to put in tea. Financially I am i total wreck, and intelluctually busted from away back. Physically I'm nothing but a shell." 0, say not so, Alphonsy." If I only had a cheap, second-hand throne my fractured reason would be sure to totter and wobble all over it." But papa says you are quite a successful speou fator." That's where the old man is off." And mamma says you own a fine house." "The good woman errs. I'm penniless." And my big brother declares that unless you mean business and your intentions are honourable, hat he proposes to horsewhip you on sight in thf nost prominent street in town, and that you have gol either to cash up or draw out of the game." Alphonso is now a happy husband and father. NO HURRY. Mrs. Ikelstein: Ron mit der doctor, kervick. Solomon ter baby ish swallowt a silfer tollar Mr. I.: "Vosit dot von I lefd on ter table?" Mrs. I.: Yes, dot vas id; hurry mit der doctor Mrs. I. "Don'd ged oxcided, Rajel, it vai gounderveid.' ——— AN AMERICAN LAY. A. lis- e green apple hung up in a tree, Calling Johnnie, come Johnnie, come Johnnie A.nd it was as modest as modest could be, Saying Johnnie, come Johnnie, come Johnnie 1" aid Johnnie he came in his sweet childish way, ate up that fruit as his own lawful prey; 1e angels in heaven are singing te-day, Here's Johnnie, here's Johnnie, here's Johnnie I"

I VQTHIN. On Monday last the remains of Mrs Barron, the wife of Mr E B. Barron, draper, of this town, and formally of Rhyl, Were interred at Eglwys Wen, Denbigh. A large number of friends accompanied the cortege to the outskirts of the town, amdist signs of general respect and sympathy and again it was met at Denbigh by a considerable number. Services were conducted at the house by the Rev Henry Jones, St Peter's, Ruthin, and at the grave by the Bey D. Griffiths, Denbigh.

REFORMER (St. Asapb) omitted to enclose his name and address, therefore his few hilas" cannot appear.

THE BAND ON THE^PARADE^ To the Editor of the RHYL RECORD & ADVEETISEB. SIB,—Travelling as I do over that portion of England from which come the bulk of our summer visitors, will you allow me space to lay before your readers some considerations conclusive (as I think) that if our Commissioners do not, as it seems is their intention, have a band they will ruin the town. For the last two jears when on my journeys I have had many people congratulate me on the fact that by the provision of a good band Rhyl was at last "making up," and making an effort to compete with other watering places, and now it seems after putting the town to the expense of a new band stand, &c., &c., all in the interest of a couple of private undertakings' our Commissioners are about to ignore the interests of the general body of the ratepayers and for the coming season try the c-^ariment" of doing with- out a band on the Parade. Now, it is argued that this should be done be- cause the Pier and the Winter Gardens cannot be made to pay if there is a competing band on the Parade. Well, why do not the folks who manage these two undertakings make their attractions so superior to that of the promenade band that people will go and patronize them. It seems to be for- gotten that people come to Rhyl for out door recreation, they get plenty of music hall entertain- ments at home. Besides, just look at the pavilion on the Pier, it sadly wants renovating, to say the least of it, and it is no wonder visitors will draw disgraceful comparisons between it and the one at Llandudno. This argument is one for levelling down, and amounts to this, that the Pier Company and the proprietor of the Winter Gardens viitualiy Isay to the Commissioners, "We can't make our concerns pay if you compete with a good band on the Parade.. Now, if you will take away your band we can put ou u cheap show that will pay us." But, sir, what is to become of the town fAre our Commissioners elected in the interests ot the town or of these two private ventures ? I don't believe in levelling down, let us rather put the best possible band on the Parade, and let it give sacred concerts on Sunday evenings, and then in time we shall see the her Company and Winter Gardens will find they will have to raise the character of tneir enter- tainments and they will prosper too. This is a really serious question, and one I hope the ratepayers will seriously take to heart. I am obliged to be away so much or 1 should try and get a town s meeting to take up this matter before the next Board meeting. Will not some one see that this is done ? It has already been mentioned to me in the Potteries that if we have not a good band at Rhyl the folks will go elsewhere, as they say the band is the only good amusement. Sir, there are I fear, some of our Commissioners who have direct or indirect interests which lead them to the course they appear to contemplate. If this be so let each ratepayer make up his or her mind not to vote for one candidate at the coming election who will not pledge himself to go in for a good band on the Promenade, otherwise at the end of the coming season it will be found that in spite of the growing prosperity of the country generally Rhyl has had a worse season than ever.—Yours tiuly, Albert Vaults, WIT. POWELL JOXES. __10, Susse4 Street. ♦

THE AMALGAMATION OF DENBIGH- SHIRK AND FLINTSHIRE. On Tuesday a very largely-attended meeting of the magistrates of the county ofDenbigh was held at Denbigh to consider the proposal accepted by the county of Flint, that the counties of Denbigh and Flint should be amalgamated for administrative purpose under the new County Boards Bill. The Chairman (Captain Boscawen) explained that it was only by a majority of one vote—the chair- man's vote in fact—that Flintshire magistrates had decided in favour of amalgamation. He protested against the scheme of amalgamation" blotting out one of the counties. If am.malgamation took place, it should be for administrative purposes only, aud neither county should loss its separate existence. Again, arrangements must be made to secure that Denbigh did not suffer. The county debt flf Flint was £li ,320, whilst that of Denbigh and it would be absurd to expect Denbigh to bear this heavy debt; besides the roads in Denbigh were vastly superior to those of Flint- A long and animate discussion arose. Mr. E. Swetenham, M.P., said that, with certain stringent safeguards as to the preservation of the rights of Denbighshire and freedom from the debts of Flintshire, he favoured an amalgamation. Mr Griffith (deputy chairman) protested strongly against the county being asked by the Government to give an answer on a subject of such vast import- ance to the ratepayers, whilst they were kept absolutely in the dark as to all the details of the scheme and what it would mean. Mr T. Williams (Llewesog and Birkenhead) supported the amalgamation as did Sir Robert Cu liffe, Bart., if safeguards were made as to the finances. Mr O. Walker moved, and Mr H. Sandbach seconed a motion protesting against Llandrillo-vn- rhos (Colwyn Bay), Llanelian, and Llansantffraid being taken from Denbigh and attached Carnarvon- shire, ani it was carried unanimously. The YVTarden of Rutbin (Rev. B. O. Jones) pro- posed—" That this court of quarter sessions is of opinion that it will promote economy and efficiency of administration if the counties of Flint and Denbigh be united for administrative purposes provided always that the debts of the counties shall remain exclusively charged on the area of the counties as they now stand, and that the repairs and maintenance of the Flintshire roads shall continue to be charged on the county of Flint until they shall be certified byjan independent surveyor to be in an equal state of repairs generally with these in the county of Denbigh." Mr Swetenhai), M.P., seconded the motion. Mr W. D. Griffith (deputy-chairman) moved— That, in the entire absence of all information as to the constitution or functions of the propose new county boards, and of any detailed scheme for the suggested union of the counties of Denbigh and Flint for administrative purposes, showmg how the debts of the respective counties would be dealt with or on what principle they would be heie sfter rate for county purposes, as well as to show how varia" others details would be arranged, enabling the court to judge what effect such a union might bav. on the interests of the respective counties, and al-o having no information as to what may be the alter- ations within the existing boundaries of che countie- this court is not in a position to give any definite opinion as to such a union, and certainly canno; express its approval of such a scheme in its present unshaped form." Mr H. Sandbach seconded, and, on going to a division, the amendment, refusing to express au opinion as to the amalgamation, was carried by a majority of one vote in an extremely large meeting.

THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET— Tuesday, March 20th—Llanfair Talhaiarn. Friday, 24th—-St- Qeor"* At 11 «>

RHYL COUNTY COURT. YHoSfoAYr iFr!fay)~;Before His Honoar Regis trar °liVCT <*»«*. £ Tn iU CLAIM FOE RENT. ^lizabptff ^raneis Gallagher against :accepUlp" mo„?hreSSed The defendant said she conld not p08tbJyp&y £1 a. month, a well to pay her lawful debts. lS Hononr thought the plaintiff had been Tel'J' lenIent to defendant, and made an order for 108. a month. A MONEY LENDING TRANSACTION, Roberdt?WThTS V* Jn0, and Hugh T. the sum of £ 9 XAhfTI hand the balance upon a note of Mr W DavifJ3 k' 1886> hy the two defendants. he lent the two defendants the sum of £10 who twice on account"8*0*7 D°t8' He tad »»eived 10s. whole o^theemoneyth^K^bmittf(1 Dearly contended that whit he b*fc the rate of 2s. 6d. per week ^terest at that inasmuch as nothing w^s Sid^ ^an8,ar*ttf the rate of interest- if tj ln the note M to a»a remarkefThat StftW Thomas deposed that be believed the 108. a month was part payment of principal and interest.-For 8ecurty f°* Thomas for one -His u receive one penny of the money. Roberts thaTnn unfortunate for the month Tv,1? ha.d, been taken at the end of and ? °f habd was ^in existence, to nL irfa must go against defendants—Thomas to pay 10s. per month and Roberts 6s. DISTRICT NEWS. in ?he'fl8f^nf'r^r ^ete™on commenced distraining hPr Of ) 0f Clwyd' where there are a great num- ber of farmers m arrear. Mr Peterson was aSom- halfl rl 8°mereight emergency men and about P i°e °fficers under Superintendent lediatelv' T!' h £ weVer> the scene almost im- ann tV.o ^>e8'an at Llanf wrog, near Ruthin, nd then proceeded to the adjoining parishes The* eTir/iDg di8tfars in 811* ^oTthe'JgZ est resistance was offered* elÜ resistance was offered* fridethTTHWiftii Plrie8t °f tbe Church of St. Wini- J '^as wniten a new history of St. "Lr*the tM,oM tiiS^f^S ^a|held Friday in eonnec Welsh Cal vin J"10^k/r °Ur mem°rial stones at the T ValvuPtlc Methodist Chapel, Talsarn, near SSdSn° JUDC?T The Rer JamTDo! lYirl W M-preTded- The Btoneswere respectively laid by Miss Jones, Junction Hotel, ifo Johi Jones, Central-Buildings, Llandudno, Mrs James ?°nDeV nWy 4a' a»d Mr Edward Jones, Mayor of Pwllheli. -waru On Friday evening a well-attended Liberal meet- £ !Jia8T?eJdln the" Gladstone" Room, Hotel, Llangollen, under the presidency of Mr W. following resolution was unan- ltnously passed;—'That this meeting approves of trn, CoUQcil of the West Denbigh. shire Liberal Association of Mr Tavlor as the Lib- SadolSa,e tu* wer? -° SeC^re his ^turn." Resolutions RnlI UD!mim°u8ly passed supporting Home Rule, condemning Coercion, and strongly denounc- •n onduct of Colouel Cornwallis West- in op- poting- the motion of Mr Rathbone to appoint » ml f Tu tte€f0r Walee' Arrangements were ?r oldiug a great Liberal demonstration at an early date, and the most satisfactory reports were received of the continued success of the Iiiberal blub recently established in the town. At Conway, last week, a man named Richard Williams, aged forty, was committed to prison for two months for annoying people in the neighbour- houd. it appears that the prisoner, although & married man, wished to pay his addressee to a Misa of Bryncyfrin Farm. The people at the farm were in fear of the defendant, and the prosecutor (Mr Ellis) could not leave home in case defendant turned up, which he did at all times of the day and night. The defendant, upon being asked what he had to say, said he was sorry he had caused any annoyance. I cannot help it," he said, some- thing tells me I must do it. There is something in me-I can't pnt it in English—saying, Cais dy asen (seek thy rib), and the moment I am told it must go and seek Miss Ellis. I am very sorry or it, I cannot help it. I go there without think- ing of any danger. I am like a man in a fogy going towards a light if he sees it before him."

HOLLOWAT'S OINTMENT AND PITLS.—RHECMATX AND NEURALGIA.—Though the former disease even sorsely attacks persons of all ages, and the latter ruthlessly selects its victims from the weak aud del- 10 fPersevering use of these remedies will infallibly cure both complaints. After the affected parts have been diligently fomented with hot brined and the skill thoroughly dried, Holloway's Oint- ment must be rubbed in firmly and evenly for a few uiinutes twice a day, and the Pills taken according to the printed directions wrapped round each box of his medicine. Both Ointment and Pills are accom- panied by instructions designdd or the public at targe, and no invalid, who attentively reads them, •-O.U •w be at any lose how to doctor himself suc- cessfully.

WISE AND OTHERWISE. ———- HE WAS SUPRISED. A timid young man was visiting a beautiful ywimf lady the other evening, when, a.fter a pause, she laid, looking at him closely, "NowI want to propose to you." "You are very kind," said the diffident yoaog man, between gasps and blushes but I am not worthy of such happiness—and, in fact, none of our family are marrying people—besides my income is limited-my balance is on the wrong side—I have to meet Mr. Smith, and I'm afraid I shall be late." Then without waiting to put on his overcoat, he tried to make an exit through the door of a cupboard. "Why." said the young lady, lifting her eyebrows in surprise, "I wanted you to accompany me k) a friend's in Abercromby-square." Oh, in that case, answered her swain, if your head's level, and the boot is on the other foot, Ilhall only be too happy; but I was afraid—that is almost dared to hope—in fact, I am subject to these seizures." And he sat down on the coal scuttle, and said it wts a very cold day. How THE QUEEN TRAVELS. The Queen's saloons are in the centra of the train, and these commodious carriages, fitted for day and night travelling, her Majesty occupies with Prinoess Beatrice. There are two beds in the sleeping compart- ment, which opens from the day saloon. The beds are simple, in green and gilt furniture and fittings, something like elaborate "cots" in shape and generally the interior fittings of the train leave nothing to be desued. The floors are carpeted, 'Wlde Y"160™5 curtained,the lamp deeply shaded. Electric bells communicate with the attendants or the officials, and by pressing a button ala™ e a long variegated cord or bell-pull, the a ann is sounded m the van. A separate dectrio m pnf Vs V'?\in, eacb Slde of the sleeping compart- ment by which the attendants may be smnmoned stan »ji vV n Pressed wiU cause the train to lln fs as quickly as may be. There are the Westinc- train ordinary brakes fitted to the n aIe work,ed,as required by the exigencies whose linpf1 KoJIu- ^fforent companies ov#r fitter? Majesty travels, some engines being 11 and otilers with the Westing- shnule^ anrte»% USUal fumiture, comfortaWe bS, saloons are deluded in the Queen's i i There are hooks and racks for parcels, wraps. and "rh^P a swall bundles, of which her Majesty John Ur es? «»nvey a goodly supply. The lata saloon Wv OCCupy a seat in royal da? re ,ei^1De the train stood, and be w&hi6 Sf Queen's apartments, so as to j CJUI at once. The Quoen's c&rriwM arm £ a"fe,d ,]n the u?ual way with hot water!]5othing asliS f f- er the littleirksomeand as little fatiguing as possible The carriages ex- whw?/^ ^.fnd cle.an' and newly pushed. The of snokpf^ r, ocliS of wood taking the place IS apnnf massive; the tires glide the ™rr r i 8 8s* is patented article: the wH^?ilf eVS et down in road carriages, aa< £ view of wlndows permit an extensive passing country through which the traiftis

jH^OTIOKS 0P KISSING.— A Finnish womsa it ed the greatest astonishment at hearing that ,r,.aSv .coniniori thing in England for a husband ana w ife to kiss each other. If my husband were to attempt such a thing," she said, "t would beat him about the ears so that he would feel it for ft week." & ■ 4

IN THREE COUNTIES.—Between Blsj^ifoed Salisbury there is a public-house call^ Woodyatefe Inn, the parlour of which is built r situate fat thref bounties. The table used the nests ha» J

RHYL. LOCAL BANKRUPTCIES.—In re Thomas John Barger of the Castle hotel, Kinmel street, in this town, a first and final dividend of one penny farthing in the pound has been declared. The net realisation 01 the assets amounted to £61 18s. 5d. cost of realisation £2 7;, .ore than half of the assets. The amount vi liabilities ranking for dividend is £489 12s. Id. In re Thomas James Haselden, late of 8, High street, Rhyl, teacher of music and dealer in musical instruments, a first and final dividend of 3s. 91d has been declared. The bankrupt estimated his assets at .£457 10s. 4td.; but they only real- ised £182 5s. 7d.; cost of realisation £55 12s lOd. Preferential claims, JE33 9s. 8d. The amount of liabilities ranking for dividend amount to JE338 19s. 6d. In reference to this bankruptcy the Official Receiver remarks that the stock-in- trade was estimated by the bankrupt to realise its full cost. The large instruments were soid by tender, and the remainder by auction. The pianofortes were chiefly suitable for good houses and there was a considerable difficulty in dis. posing of them, and a considerable portion of the stock had got into very bad condition. RAHEL o FON (MRS. DAVIES) —This popu- # lar preacher and lecturess will occupy the pul- pit of the Queen's-street Congregational Chapel on Sunday, April 1st, and on the following Monday will deliver her popular lecture on the Bible," <fcc. -Advt. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Monday last the fol- lowing magistrates were present: — Messrs. LI. Lloyd, M.A. (in the chair), S. Perks, G. S. Hazlehurst, and Dr. Girdlestone.—There was no criminal business to come before the court. The license of the Dudley Arms Hotel was transferred to Mr Cleaver, and that of the Voryd hotel to Mr D. McNaughton. AN ALARMING ACCIDENT. — An accident which might have been attended with serious result occurred to Mrs Owen, Dyserth road, on Sunday evening last. It would appear that Mr Owen's carriage was waiting opposite the house to take the family to chapel as usual. Mrs Owen was the first to step in the carriage, and immediately she got in the horse shied, and galloped at full pace down the carriage drive and came at a terrific rate into the town. As the reins were tied to the saddle Mrs Owen had no control whatever over the horse, but with gr.eat presence of mind she laid a firm hold of the carriage and was thus prevented from being thrown out. One of the springs of the phaeton was broken and the horse's bridle likewise injured. The horse slackened its pace near the Alexandra hotel, where a man stopped it. Fortunately, beyond the nervous excitement, Mrs Owen sustained no injuries. THE LIBERAL WORKING MEN'S CLUB.— On Saturday Mr John Morris (treasurer), and Mr J. W. Jones (secretary) waited upon the honor- ary members of the club for their annual sub- scriptions, and this year again met with a generous reception. Mr Winston, of Bodanerch, who we are sorry to say, has for some weeks been confined to his bed by a severe illness, with his usual generosity, paid his annual sub- scription of £2213., and also gave a contribution of £3 3s towards furnishing the new rooms, which it iEtproposed to open on Whit Monday next The secretary is now in communication with Mr Samuel Smith, M.P.,who has promised to do his utmost to get a prominent member of the Liberal party to pay a visit to the town on that occasion. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON MISSIONS.—On Monday evening the Rev. Josiah Thomas, M A., of Liverpool (Secretary of the Calvinis- tic Methodist Missionary Society), delivered a lecture in Clwyd Street Chapel on The Mission Fields of the World." The Rev. J. Verrier Jones presided, and there was a good attendance. The lecture was illustrated with views shewn on a large canvass by means of a powerful lantern, which was managed by Mr G. 0. Jones, Bryngwalia, assisted by Mr T. A. Edwards. The views were exceedingly good, but the operators, through some cause or other, did not get through their work as rapid as the lecturer, and a little delay occurred now and again. The success of the lecture was greatly interfered with through the noise created by some 250 boys and girls who had been admitted to the gallery. This was a great mistake. Indeed, Mr Thomas once or twice intimated that it was impossible for him to co on. He, however, proceeded but to deliver anything like a connected, uniform lecture, was an impossibility. In his opening remarks Mr Thomas observed that the Church of Christ in every age had done some little towards the propagation of the Redeemers kingdom. Even in the darkest ages some- thing was done. Four hundred and fifty years ago, when men began to think about other countries, and sent out ships to discover parts of the world which had yet been unknown, efforts were made soon after to send the Gospel to heathen nations. The work was carried on by the reformers. John Calvin, one of the first of the reformers, sent out 14 missionaries to Brazil. A good king in Switzerland also sent out a number of missionaries to Lapland. The Puritan Fathers were missionaries—they went to America, not merely to escape perse cution, but with the intention of spreading the faith of the Gospel. After a few more remarks, and an earnest appeal to the children to remain quiet, the "views" were introduced. Ihe first was a map of the world—painted in differ- ent colours—each colour shewing the position of the world in regard to religion which was further illustrated by means of another view of a different character. The lecturer explained that the population of the world was estimated to be 147,000 millions, out of which number 874 millions were still heathen. Then followed pictures of John Scott, one of the early puritans Count Zinzendorff, the f'^nder o the Moravian Church a map of India tne rock and town of Gibraltar Port Said and the Suez Canal; Bombay Calcutta yaf10^s characters in India—a Hindoo lady, a Mahom- edan ladv, a Bengal lady, a Indian.lady » &c.: Dr* Cotton, Bishop of Calcutta; Mrs Ann Judson. wife of Dr. Judson, first missionary to Bur mail Dr. Morrison, first missionary to China Bishop Heber Dr. Livingstone, and a large variety of others.. Special attention was given to the fission in Cassia Hills in India, the principal mission field m c?Pnec-1° with the Calvinistic Methodists, and the view, of the missionaries (all of them Welshmen) with their wives and children, and ol the native christians; &c., elicited loud applause. A collection was taken during the evenuw We hope Mr Thomas will visit Rhyl again and re-deliver his lecture under more favourable circumstances. In spite of the continued dry weather corn crops are in a flourishing condition. Harvest- ing may commence at once by using Lawrence s Corn Cure. Bottles, 7!d., and is lid., at 20, High street.—ADVT. ON Thursday, last week, Mr Goronwy Owain Tnnp«j of Rhvl gave a magic lantern enter- tainment illustrative of scriptural and afterwards showed some p Chanel celebrities, at the Millord • Road Chapel, meet of cyclists will taWH at Rhyl on Whit Monday, to be tricvcle an extensive programme »f ^cy rti3ular&' footraces, jumping, &c. Furtlher;p will be given next week, and the shortly be canvassed for subscriptions- BY reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Messrs Clough and Co announce two important aT1(j next week- On Tuesday at Devonia, on Friday at Emral Villa. ALTERATIONS -Considerable alterations and improvements have just been made ( by J*j Charles Hatwood in the gentlemen s hair cutting room- Additional accomodation has been made in the shampooing department, and a fine new hair brushing machine also added bv which three gentlemen can be brushed at the same time. The fittings for this were supplied by a London firm *ind the machinery was put up by our loca Messrs John Williams and Son, ofthePhamx Iron Works, Rhuddlan. The aiterations in the building line were carried out by Messrs Hugh Jones and Hugh Roberts, Morley Road Steam Joinery Works.—Advt- MARCH BREWED ALES — H. A Steer is now prepared to book orders for March brewed Ales for delivery as soon as received. Full price list of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, &c-,on application to H. A. Steer, 73, High street, Rhyl—Advt. WE remind our readers of a lecture to be given by Mr J. Mudd in the English Wes- leyan Schoolroom on Wednesday next. His subject, ■' Joe, from Suffolk, by La^dand Sea, v.-ill doubtless be treated in a manner aiuce entertaining and instructive. Mr Joseph Williams will preside. MARCH BREWED ALES. J. H. Ellis begs to announce that he has received a consign- ment of Bass and Go's October Brewul Ales which can be obtained m 9 and 18 gallon casks, at brewery prices. Also^the Anglo Bavarian celebrated Amber Ale, as supplied to the Carlton and other leading London clubs. This ale is brewed expressly for family use, and is strongly recommended for its purity and tonic qualities. Full price lists of all wines, spirits, mineral waters, foreign cigars, &c., on application to John H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant 12, Water Street, Rhyl.-Advt. Y.M.C.A. The hon. secretaries of the Y M C.A. beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following donations :-Capt. Wynne Jones, 21 Is A Friend, 5s.-ADVT. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.—We would re- mind our readers of the grand entertainment to be given at the Town Hall by the members of the Rhyl Young Men's Christian Associa- tion, on Monday next, when a representation will be given of the great Breach of Promise Comic Operetta, by a company and chorus consisting of upwards of 50 voices. Hitherto the members of the Y.M-C-A have gained a reputation for the excellence of their annual entertainments, and the one this year bids fair to eclipse all their previous efforts. The piece itself is a most amusing one, the songs being well written, and are set to attractive music, and the counsel, speeches, examination of witnesses, judges, summing up, being most instructive and laughable. The doors will open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock. Admission reserved seats (numbered), 28.; front seats, Is. gallery, 6d. Advt. "MR SPURGEON'S STOCKWELL ORPHANAGE CHOIR AT RHYL.-On Friday, the 9th inst., a verv large audience assembled in the Town Hall, "Rhyl, to enjoy a capital entertainment given by a number of the inmates of Mr Spurgeon's Orphanage at Stockwell. Mr S. Perks, J.P.. presided. The programme in- cluded handbell ringing, glees and songs, recitations, &c., and proved most enjoyable to bhose present. At the close the Rev W. Evans Foote moved the following resolution- "That this meeting, having heard the character md claims- of the Stockwell Orphanage iescribed by the Head Master, desires to express the most cordial sympathy with ^Ir Spurgeon in this benevolent enterprise, and while commending its interests to the Father )f the fatherless,' resolves to assist him in bearing the burden of his orphan charge. Ihis was seconded by Mr T- Morgan Owen, who referred to Mr Spurgeon s qualities as a preacher and a public man- history of this country came to be wutten it woJld be then stated that Mr .Spurgecm was one of those men who gallantly came W save this empire. Great credit is due to the Revs J. J. Williams, W Evans Foore and Mr C. J- Walmsley for the very efficient manner in which all the for the entertainment were earned out. collection amounted 10 £6 14s, and although it was announced to be a silver one when the money came to be counted, it was found that 10s 9d. had been given in copper. TEMPEBANCB. On Thursday evening a jeU-at- tended meeting in connection with the Rhyl Tem peranee Society was held at Zoar Chapel., Vale-road. Excellent addresses were delivered bythe Rev J.. Williams, Mr Hugh Edwards, and others. Mr Jos. Williams (Ges Office), presided.

THE TITHE CAMPAIGN. SALES EXPECTED AT DYSERTH. The parishioners of Dyserth expected Mr Peter- son and his angels," as the emergency men have been styled by a Welsh contemporary, to conduct sales or remove stock distrained upon for' tithes du to the Rev T. Morgan, the Vicar of D v se rth, on Thursday. However anxious the expectation the ano-elie host appeared not. In the fulness of time no°doubt the unwelcome visit will be paid, and once a<,ain the historic walls (that is say* what is le them) of the ancient castle of Dyserth will fr0WP. another Saxon intruder, and his train of Irish henchmen. Timid as Mr Peterson professes to be [vide his evidence before the St Asaph ,Magistral >), of course he will not care a jot for tHe frowns or a decayed castle. And is to be hoped those who sympathise with the farmers will not hoot ai d yell when they see him, for cockney ears are o very sensitive, and the mild emissary of the c trgy might mistake an honest "cheer for a war-whoop and fly to a magistrate to bind every onA in the parish until anti-titheis cease from troubling and •'the angels" are at rest. But in anticipation of his visit on Thursday, some person or persons placed white-robed effigies of Mr Peterson's reverend clients on every stack distrained on. The farmers concerned knew nothing of the dummy parsons— on the stacks, not those who sometimes mount pul. pits—and it is supposed that the lads of the .neigh- bourhood rigged them up during the night.— Cor. We understand that the Vicar of Meiiden has granted an abatement of 10 per cent. on tithes to Mr John Ellis, Towyn. Mr Ellis has held out asrainst paying the full amount for the last two years, aud the abatement will be due on tithes due for that period.

THE SILVER WEDDING OF THE I PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES. SUPPER AT THE ROYAL HOTEL. The silver wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales was celebrated at Rhyl on Saturday by a supper at the Royal Hotel. The attendance was not so large as could have been expected. Mr W. P. Jones, Albert Vaults, presided, and Mr J. Mudd, Grimsby House, filled the vice-chair. Among those present-we noticed Messrs J. Arthur EyansEd ward Henry Street; Bishop, Carlisle Jos. Williams, Gas Office; Watkin Wynn Parry, solicitor; Ed- mund Ellis, Kenneth McEwen, Sussex Street; A. Rowlands, junTo. M. Osborne, &c., &c. The supper was served in Mr and Mrs Lawrences usual ex- cellent manner. The cloth having been removed, The President, in appropriate terms, proposed The Queen," which was loyally honoured.—The President again rising proposed" Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. He happened to be living in London when the Princess arrived to be married to the Prince. At that time he was a member of the Cr il Service Volunteers, and was one of the guards of honour to receive her, consequently he had a good view of her Royal Highness, and he could well remember that beauti- ful face, and the way she was received by_ the people of London. It seemed as if the hearts of the people went out to her there and then (applause). On all hands satisfaction was expressed at the choice made by the Prince of Wales, and happy auguries were drawn for the future of the young people (cheers) If ever there was a woman who had en- deared herself to the hearts of the people that person was the Princess of Wales, who seemed as if she had entwined herself to the hearts of all of us (applause). As to the Prince of Wales, he con- sidered him to be a splendid fellow (hear, hear). In the performance of his public duties as the repre- sentative of Her Majesty he had a great deal to do and had always acquitted himself m a splendid manner (cheers), and was always ready to lend his services in the promotion of every good cause (ap- plause) He (the speaker) felt certain taat all those present wished both he and his wife joy on attain- their silver wedding, and was sure that there was no one at that board who did not hope but that they would live to see their golden wedding (cheers). —The toast was received with musical honours. A song composed by Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog) in honour of the auspicious occasion was also sang.— The following toasts were also proposed and duly honoured The Bishops. Clergy and Ministers of all denominations," by Mr Joseph Williams, and responded to by Mr Bishop, of Carlisle. The Town and Trade of Rhyl," by Mr W. Smith, and responded to by Messrs K. McEwen and M. Osborne. The president proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rowlands, who celebrated their silver wedding that day. Mr Rowlands, he said, was always devoted to his duties, courteous and civil to all who did business with him, and should he ever leave Rhyl they would experience great difficulty in filling his place (cheers).—The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm, and r Arthur Rowlands, junr., responded on behalf of his parents.—The remaining toasts were the President," "Vice-President," the Host and Hostess," and the Press," all of which were cordially received, and the company separated after singing the National Anthem.

ST. ASAPH. THE LORD BISHOP voted in the minority with the Government, in the House of Lords on Tuesday evening, on Earl Jersey's amend- ment to the railway companies making any dif ference as regards rates and charges in the treatment of British and Foreign merchandise PLOUGHING MATCH.—On Alouday last, a grand ploughing match was held at & field close to the Cottage, occupied by Mr James Roberts, butcher, of this city. It was feared at early morn that the inclemency of the weather would prove unfavour- able, as snow fell in some parts several inches deep. and one or two teams did not appear. It being an uncommon occurence in this vicinity, the match attracted a good number of spectators. We were glad to find also that Mr Roberts failed not in his enterprise, as we noticed fifteen teams on the field which were a credit to their owners; and without the least exaggeration we don't think that the late ploughing match at Denbigh surpassed this in the "turn out" of teams. To take the opinion of those mare concerned and in a better position to judge, the ploughing was as good as that of the "All England Ploughing Match." The judges who made their appearance at 5-30. were composed of Mr Henry Williams, Wern ddu aud Mr Brookes, Prestatyn. They at once entered upon their task, and made a very elaborate report. They found the competition so keen between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd that it took a careful measurement of the three and the decision arrived as follows-—1st prize, £1, Isaac Morris, Rhydygwtta; 2nd, 15s., Cornelius Pierce, Ty isa 3rd, 10s., Edwaid Pierce' Ty isa 4th, us., Thomas Hughes, Ty newydd (all neighbouring farms;. All other teams received 2s. 6d., although no entrance fee was charged fhe ploughs were without wheels, which made the match more keen between many who are well known ploughers with those that are generally used at present. The makers of the ploughs that won were Messrs T. A. Wynne Edwards, Denbigh and E. Davies, Cwm.