Rhyl Record and Advertiser

W. W. PARRY.-Yollr commllnication was received too late for insertion this week. We vjiJl see what we can do next week. J.W.—Letter received. HON. SEC., Cycling Club.—Tour letter amounts to an advertisement. "RHTL AND ITS PRospzcTs. "-A letter on the above subject has reached us. On reflection our corres- pondent, we think, will agree with us, that it would be better not to publish it.

MILITARY MARRIAGES IN FRANCE. The military marriage in France is a serious affair. It is said that fifteen years of peace has developed a craving after the bonheur conjugal among young officers, but the ridiculous obstacles and formalities surrounding the ceremony are a formidable barrier to any officer wishing to marry. Having made up his mind on the subject (which however, has very little to do with it) he informs his colonel of his intentions. The colonel passes the word on to the War Office, and it at length is put before tha Minister. The first thing then to be done is to find out if the young lady concerned fulfils the requirements of the law, whiph tays down that she must have an irreproach- able moral character, and a dot worth a yearly revenue of 10,000f. The unfortunate young man s application begins to descend the ladder of officialism until it reaches the officer commanding the gendar- merie in the district where the officer's fiancee re- sides. It is then passed to a gendarme who is com- missioned to inquire into the young lady's moral character. He proceeds cautiously as a detective. Should he happen to know the father of the demoiselle indicated he goes and sees him if not, he culls his information from the neighbours. He will even follow her when she goes out to theatres or entertainments. Having finished his investigations he draws up a re- port on strictly police-court lines wherein he talks of thejroung lady, not as mademoisellebutas fdle. Off goes the document on its way upward through the bureaux and red tape, until it gets to the War Minister. Should the conditions be fulfilled the officer is per- mitted to marry. If not, he must renounce his inten- tions. If the fiancee has morality, but not money, it must be raised before a union is sanctioned. Officers with means frequently provide the dot secretly them- selves. It is needless to say there is not the samp rigorous inquiry into the moral character of theofficers. 0

ANOTHER GEORGE WASHINGTON. A very remarkable fact is that another George Washington has been discovered in history one who anticipated his famous namesake's rebellious spirit by 125 years. At the Bermuda assizes, November 11-22, 1650, "The Jury of our Soveraigne Lord the Kinge doe present George Washington, of Hambleton Tribe, Taylor, as a false Traytor against our most gratious and dread Soveraigne and his Liedge Lord the Kinge, &c., haveinge not the feare of God in his hearte, but seduced by the Instigation of the devil, maliciously and traytorously, on the 25th day of De- cember, in the yeare of our Lord 1648, at the house of Roger Axon, in the said Tribe, did then and there advisedly and directly speak and say in the hearing of the said Roger Axon these words—viszt, the Kinge has sould his subjects to Popery; and, farther, the said George Washington did then and there maliciously and traytorously say the Kinge was a Rogue and deserved to be hanged seven years ago. The said George Washington having uttered" all these tray- torous and malicious words to the takinge away of his Majesty's whole power, and that he is nor was sorry, therefore, to the great scandal and derogation of the person and Royalty of our said Soveraigne Lord tha Kinge, to the subversion of the State, to the Realme of England, and the government of this place, and oon- trary to a form of a Statute in that case made and provided, and also against the^peace of our Soveraigne Lord the Kinge, his crowne, and dignity. To which indictment, being by the Grand Inquest found a true bill, hee pleaded not guilty, and for his further tryal did put himselfe uppon God and the Country, which beinge a Jury of 12 sworne men, did find him guilty, whereupon he prayed his appeale for England, which was granted him." Charles I. being then headless, Charles II. an absentee, we learn no more of this earlier George Washington's appeal or fate. But it is not improbable that he found his way to Virginia, where the Restoration and .the enthusiastic loyalty of Virginia led to the suppression of this bit of his personal history.

LLYSFAEN. ALLEGED ATTACKS upoiq COUNTY COUET B -At the Conway County Court, before "his Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd, among the judgement sum- monses were several from Llysfaen, two or three of the defendants being Llariddulas lions. His Hqxt- our remarked to the wife of one of the defendants that he (the judge) understood that there had been considerable troublfe in executing the warrants issued by the Court at Llysfaen, the bailiffs being attacked by having huge stones thrown at them by some quarrymen. If the parties were brought be- fore him, he would punish them to the full extent the law allowed. Mr Roe-Browne, who represented the judgement creditor, said they experienced great difficulty in serving the summonses, and there were three not yet served. The Registrar (Mr William Jones), said that the ba were afraid to go into the quarry to execute the warrants. His Hon- our said that the bailiffs would be protected, and he would punish anyone interfering with them. It was stated that when the bailiffs went to the quarry to execute a warrant of com- mitment against one of the workmen they were attacked by the quarrymen with stones. The offi- cers were forced to beat a hasty retreat, and go very early on the follywing momihg with the police before the process of the court could be executed.

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THE DAYS OF THE WEEK. In the museum at Berlin, in the hall devoted to Northern antiquities, they have there representations of the idols from wfiich the names of the days of the week are derived. From the idol of the sun came Sunday. This idol is represented with his face like the sun, holding a bnrnmg wheel, with both hands on his breast, signifying his apparent course round the world. The idol of the moon, from >vhich "comes Mon- day.is habited in a short coat, like a man, but holding the moon m his hands. Tuisco, fromt which comes Tuesday, was one of the most ancient? and popular gous oi the Germans, and is represented in his garments of skin,according to their peculiar manner of clothing; the third day of the week was dedicated to his wor- ship. Woden, from which comes Wednesday, was a valiant prince among the Saxons. His image was prayed to for victory. Thor, from whence comesThurs- day, is seated in a bed, with 12 stars above his head, holding a sceptre in his hand. Friga, from whenca..we have Friday, is represented with a drawn sword in his right hand and a bow in his left. Seater, from which is Saturday, has the appearance of perfect wretched- ness. He is thin-visaged, long-haired, with a long beajd. He carries a pail of water in his hand, wherein are fruits and flowers. •

PRIMROSE LEAGUE CONJURING ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. ASAPH. ADDRESS BY COLONEL BOND.—THE CONJURING DISAPROVED. On Wednesday a meeting of the St. A-stph Hab- itation of the Primrose League was held at the National Schoolroom, St. Asaph, when a M r Sid- ney T. Oldridge, K.P.L., of London, gave a con- juring entertainment, and Colonel Bond, the district ao-enT, delivered an address. The chair was occu- pied by the Ruling Councillor, Col. Standish Hore. There was a large audience composed chieflj of women, due care being exercised that none but members of the Primrose League or Conservatives should be admitted into the room. After a few introductory remarks from the chair- man, the conjuror went through his performance., prefacing each trick with a long-winded speech. Although the entertainment was of a very common- place description, it evidently, judging from the laughter and applause, gave the audience intense enjoyment. The following is the phraseology of the first part of the programme: Mysterious Metamorphosis," "The penetrative pence," "An electric despatch," "The marvellous growth of flowers." Here the programme intimated that Mr Oldridge would become invisible, and for a short time remain so, after which he would appear in the second part of the programme. In the interim, Colonel Bond addressed the meet- ing, and in the course of his remarks expressed the pleasure it gave him to come there to make their acquaintance. He hoped that that would not be the last time he should meet them (applause). He was not going to detain them long, but as there was such a very large gathering of Primrose Lea- guers he thought it very necessary that he should say some few words with regard to the League (cheers), because there were so many mistaken no- tions concerning it, very widely spread, mistaken notions concerning its objects and principles, and also regarding the reasons for its formation. It was therefore very necessary that these mistakes should be corrected, aud put straight (applause). The Primrose League was a vary formidable poli- tical organization, and it was imperative that where thousands had bound themselves together as a poli- tical organization, they should understand the rea- sons why they were so bound together (cheers). He was very happy to be able to announce that an enormous increase had taken place in the number of their members (applause). They now numbered nearly three quarters of a million of members, and he thought that in a very short time they would top the million (cheers). That was a very respect- able progress, and he thought a large amount of credit was due to those who had exerted themselves in the formation of the League for the progress that had been made (applause). The persons who had been most energetic and enthusiastic in the formation of the League were the ladies (cheers). He did not say this to obtain a cheer-be was speaking more particularly to the men, and men- tioned this fact in order to shew what an. enormous amount of work the ladies were capable of doing (applause). Yet in this United Kingdom, they had been kept from the political suffrage. They had for many years been in the enjoyment of the priv- ilege of municipal suffrage, and they go and vote very sensibly, and after the great energy displayed by them in the formation of this most formidable League, he maintained that the time had now arrived when the women should be admitted to the suffrage of Parliamentary election (cheers). The Primrose League had solved that already, and showed that out of beauty there came forth power, and out of sweetness they had found strength (loud applause). He then went on to refer to the consti- tution of the League, the foundation of which, he said, stood at the feet of the wardens and sub- wardens of the various habitations. It was necess- ary that he should tell them this to show them the responsibility which rested upon the associatei, and the members of every habitation. He wished to impress upon them the fact that the Ruling Councillor, the Secretary and Treasurer were administrative officers. Up to a short time age they not only drove the coach, but also had to pull it. This was not fair (hear, hear). The wardens and sub-wardens were really the drawers of the coach, and upon them rested the responsibility of bringing all the voters into the Primrose League (applause). They had now become so formidable in their political life that they had passed out of childhood, and should therefore set aside childish things (hear, hear). And they wanted the aid of the women in assisting to get into the Primrose League every man who was a voter, the reason for this being that one of the great objects of the Primrose League was the dissemination of political truth (applause). They were bound together for nothing else, and they were brought together for no other purpose. The League was not formed for play, it was not for them to come to meeting like that to see a conjurer, but to assist in the dissem- ination of political truth (applause). It was desir- able in every habitation, with the exception of a borough like St. Asaph, that the number of mem- bers should not exceed 300; wherever there was a borough, there the number of members could not be too large. The reason for this was that the gardens and sub-wardens should have the names of all the voters within their district from the Conservative Associations. In the polling district of St. Asaph there were 500 voters it was absolutely necessary that these 500 voters should be brought into the Primrose League (applause). Those 500 voters ought to be divided-partly rural and partly urban. The "wardens living within the precraets of the town ought to be given 50 names from the register of voters, and those in the county should be given 25 names each each warden should be held respon- Bible for the number of names on his or her register, and it was the duty of the Ruling Councillor to pull over the coals any warden or sub-warden who did not do their work and bring those voters into the Primrose League (applause). It was very necessary that the wardens should be able to tell the voters why they should belong to the Primrose League (hear, hear). There was a great deal of Misconception; regaring the Primrose League and the Conservative Association. The Primrose League was not a Conservative Association, their platform was far above rigid patty lines. All who subscribed to their three artioles of belief could be members of the League: On the platform beside him could stand the Marquis of Hartington and his followers, ultra Liberals like Mr Joseph Chamber- lain, and ultra Radicals like Mr Jesse Collings (ap- plause). He asked all present, when they left the room that evening, to tell the people of St. Asaph that their organization was far above party (cheers). Their three articles of belief were the upholding of true religion: to stand firm to the Constitution of this country, and to support and maintain the supremacy of the Empire (cheers). These principles could be taught and disseminated by meetings such as those where speakers would be present to inform them on any political subject. Or these truths could be disseminated by the leaflets published under the auspices of the League. Every voter in the land should read these leaflets. Why ? Because of the truths and other information contained in them. i The reasons for the ultra and violent ideas which prevailed among some people at the present time, arose from absolute ignorance. The political power of this country had descended it was no more the wealthy, the educated, and the noble, who were responsible for the legislation. The electoral power now rested with that great mass of men who formed the working classes of the country, and it was absolutely necessary that these men should know how to consider such serious questions as now occu- pied the political arena, and approach them not in a partizan spirit, but as judges. If they refused to listen to both sides of the question, it was their fault, and it would then be too late to turn to the wealthy and say, Why did'nt you tell us P He Was on the previous day speaking at Whitford, and he had offered to give an address on the question of tithes. He was advised not to do so because it was a very serious question. He replied that that was a very serious q should speak upon it, and the very reason why he shoui P lay the pure and absolute rruu before the voters. Having again disemin- dbject of the Primrose League was for the 'd semin ation of political truth. object was that they should be unite could ing to get the best legislation they P the for their own selv s. Upon the mem]?™°on8i. Primrose League, therefore, rested a gre P gi. bility, and upon wives rests a very send P bility, to se, that their husbands +^ould not DO driven into the streets and increase the g of unemployed owing to Wrong legislation. ing to the extension of the franchise, he said that a man with a £ 100,000, well educated, tte poseesso of a large factory, and the employer of■ thousand men, could, when tbe time had for deciding on a great political gvir y one vote, and the thousand men m his employ probably have a vote each, ^us having the power that their employer had. He did not say Whether this was fair or unfair AH hei could sg was that it was a very serious thing, and mvo the question as to whether men would n Parliament to support tho horrible conspiracy now :elves hand in going on in Ireland, and place themk e reminded glove with murderers (hear, hear). He remlDded them that as they made their bed, so should they lie upon it. Their great object, therefore, w to be united in getting the very best legislation. They should understand what that unity was, and not be led astray by a long rigmarole of words passed man's understanding. Let them be one lD all simplicity, one under one sovereignty, one ruler ever many nations, by the grace of tiod in the pewoa of our Queen (loud cheers). The conjuror then went on with the second part of his entertainment, and the usual votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close.

THE STAR-BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY. A meeting to consider the advisability of call- ing a townsmeeting with a view of forming a branch of the Star-Bowkett Society in Rhyl, was held at the Board Room on Tuesday. Mr G. F. Gunner was voted to the chair, and among those present were —Messrs A. Sheffield, H. A. Steer, William Williams (guilder) S. J. Amos, J. Morris (blacsmith), I. Oldheld, &c. The chairman said that the meeting was simply a preliminary one called for the purpose of considering the advisability of convening a meeting of townspeople likely to take shares in that society if established here. He considered the objects of the society a very good one. He had himself been connected with Building Societies, which were quite on a different basis to that one. He considered the system of that society about the best basis on which a building society could be established. Under the system which governed the old building societies, the money used to be bid for, but in that one there was no such thing, and the money was balloted for, giving every man a chance of getting the money in accordance with the rules of the bal- lot, and could repay it back without interest at so much per month, and a small contribution they make at the end of the term. and when this was run out, it was handed back to the subscribers, with the exception of a small sum kept for the working of the society. If such a society could be established in this town, he believed it would be the means of encouraging people to economise their earnings, and to in- culcate habits of thrift and carefulness. In large towns they found that socialistic feelings prevailed among the working classes, to a great extent; now if they could only advise the working people to join such societies as these, and so enable them to become owners of pro- perty themselves, he believed it would tend greatly to lessen that feeling. Mr F. Geary (the convener of the meeting), then explaned the system on which the society was worked, and in doing so said he had taken a deep interest for some time in the working of that society. The first feature of the society was that it was a co-operative one, and was carried on without the aid of outside capitalists. In the next place it advanced money free of all interest, which could be paid back in instal- ments extending over a period of twelve years, thus enabling a man to become a landlord by simply paying an amount equal to his rent. The next feature was that full commercial value of their property was lent, no margin be- ing required as in other societies. In this soc- iety everyone stood exactly on the same looting, there being no preference shares or premiums payable, the poor man getting equal chance with the irich man. in getting his advance. Another feature was that the society was self- governing and self-supporting. The Board of management was elected annually by the mem- bers themselves, and it was self supporting be- cause the members subscribed the money which constituted the capital of thesociety. as there was no interest payable on the.capital, there was no interest payable on the advances. There could be no more than 499 members in each society, each of whom could hold one to four shares in a group, and for each share every member paid 6d weekly until he had paid the sum of £27 6s. It would take each mem- ber 21 years to complete his payment. When there w°as something like J200 m hands from this source, an appropriation meeting was called, which every member was entitled to attend, and at the meeting they balloted for the appropriation. He then explained the bal lotting and the society's rules as to the Purc.base and transfer of appropriation, fines securities, and fees. The working expenses of the society were bound to be kept within the limits of Is. 3d. per share per annum. On the motion of Mr S. J. Amos, seconded by Mr A. Sheffield, the following motion was unanimously carried That this meeting approves of the Star Bowkett Society, and considers that the formation of the society in Rbyl is desirable." It was resolved that another meeting should be held before a public meeting was called, in order that the principles of the system on which the society was worked should be more widely known. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

LECTURE BY MR. JOSEPH MUDD. On Wednesday evening, at the English Wesleyan Schoolroom, Mr Joseph Mudd, Bodfor St., delivered a very iuteresting lecture on the somewhat striking subject, "Joe from Suffolk by land and sea, being a tale o? personal experience at sea. Mr Joseph Williams (Gas Office) presided, and there was a very full attendance. The Rev. r. Rippon, having conducted the opening devotional exercise, the Chaiiman, who was loudly cheered on rising, said he had no programme to guide him but it was said that to be a good chairman a man must be short and to the point," and that he was going to be. It was rather stliking that a Joseph should be chairman at a lecture delivered by a "Joseph" (laughter); but he was very proud of the honour to preside on that occasion. The lect- ure to be delivered that night was not the first that had been delivered by a local preacher on his per sonal experience-experience of dangers by land and by sea; but arriving safe at last in the heavenly harbour (hear, hear).-Mr Mudd then rose to de- liver his lecture, and was received with loud ap- plause. After a few remarks of a facetious nature, he proceeded to treat of his subject. Suffolk, he remarked, was an eastern county noted for its hne sceneries, its fine farms, and its handsome people (laughter). But it was sometimes called 11 Silly Suffolk." Why, he did not know; but he was quite sure it was not right to call it so. He then referroo. to his birthplace, a lonely country cottage; and to his sainted mother, who had borne ten child- ren, of whom he was the youngest. In his y^ger days everything pfcrtaining to the sea attracted nis attention. In a manner which elicited loud laugh- ter he related several of his exploits in his boyish days. Before he left home for sea, his mother's last words were, Well, God be with you God bless you, my boy." Those words he never would forget; they strengthened him in his battles with the surg- ing waves and the gales of the ocean. Parents should never let their children depart from home without showering their blessings upon them, and wishing God's blessing to rest upon them (hear, hear). He then proceeded to recite, in a manner which kept the audience in the best of humour, his experience of a sailor's life. His description of the different modes of fishing in the North Sea was very interesting. After some years he felt iuclined to leave the sea, and he had no doubt that the de- termination came to him in answer to a mother s prayer. He thanked God for what he had seen at sea. There was a danger in his family of gliding into scepticism, and he believed.that it was a divine interposition that he and his brothers should have an experience of sea life, and that of not the most pleasant, in order to prove to them that thare is a God Al Who plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Scepticism was not genuine, and if A fool said in his heart, < ( here is no God send him to sea, and his scepticism would soon be knocked out of him. He mentioned the case of a notedly irrelig- ious captain who was converted as the result ot ex- periencing a terrific storm at sea. 4. man could be religious at sea, and the religion of Jesus ^nnst enabled its possessor to sing even though he felt he was sinking into a watery grave. By all the dan- gers which surrounded life he urged his audience to be prepared for the end-to make the word of God their compass, faith their helm, and the love of God their main topsail. Let them by faith cast their rope on Christ the rock of ages (loud applause). During an interval, Miss Maggie Amos sang << pun to the shore," the audienca joining in the aboras.- A collection was made in aid of the Sun- day School fund.-On the motion of Mr G. F. Gunner, seconded by Mr HazlehurBt, and supported w the Rev. Thos. Rippon, a most cordial vote of i™ „,«= nassed to the lecturer and the chairman. BTAIOTI',N „s pwnonnced, and the anient* d.spersed. The lecture above recorded was preceded in the ine leoi „ailoi tea meeting m connection afternoon by o donor on this occasion with thesewng clas^ the don n,08t being Mrs Mudd. The wp« auything of the sumptuous descnpti k, i anj it was very kindP evsr before nTo°fUfhanks wa's passed to Mrs Mudd for her kindness atd liberalify. The collection realised a good sum.

DEATH OF THE REV. T. BROWNE, B.D., VICAR OF ST. ASAPH. It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of the Rev. T. Browne, B.D,, senior vicar choral of St. Asaph, which took place at his residence on Thursday, the 15th inst. The late Mr Browne graduated at Lampeter in 1840, was ordained deacon in 1841, and priest in 1842. He was appointed vicar choral of St. Asaph in 1855, and in that year also took the degree of B.D. Mr Browne at the time of his death was 71 years of age. During his 33 years residence in St. Asaph, he as greatly and deservedly respected by all classes of the community, and in the discharge of his ministerial duties he gained the esteem of all who came in contact with him. He gave generously to all deserving causes; the poor in particular found in him a warm friend and sympathiser, and his many charitable acts and kindnesses will long .3 remembered by the grateful recipients. He was for a great num- ber of years chaplain of the St. Asaph Work- house, and attended to the spiritual care of the inmates with unremitting zeal and atten- tion. A few months ago he wrote a letter to the Board of Guardians stating that owing to continued illness, he was unable to fulfil the duties obligatory on him' as chaplain, and a temporary arrangement was arrived at, whereby the Rev. Mr Williams, one of the other vicars of St. Asaph, should take his place until such time as Mr Browne would be able to resume his duties, but he was never after able to do so. The interment of the remains took place amid general manifestations of regret at the Cathedral on Tuesday. A large number of clergy and others marked by their presence the respect in which the late gentleman was held by them. At the house the Rev. Mr Williams conducted the service, and en route from the house to the Cathedral, the processional hymn, Jesus Lives," was sung by the choir. The chief mourners were Miss Blundell, Miss Kirk, and Mr Browne (brother of the deceased). Among those in the procession were the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph; Revs. Canon Lewis; J. Morgan, Vicar of Denbigh Davies, Llanynys T. W. Vaughan, Rhudd- taii W. Williams, Nannerch T. Price, rres- tatyn W. H. Williams, Bodelwyddan Canon H. Jones, W. Glanffrwd Thomas, Williams, T. Lloyd, Vicars of St. Asaph; J. R. Thomas, Vicar of Rhosesmor the Vicar of St. George Messrs Henderson, T. Howes Roberts, R. Roberts (Chester), M. R. Partington, R. G. Griffiths, Gwernigron A. E. Butler, Charles Grimsley, R. J. Sisson, F. J. Sisson, Peter Browne (Chief Constable of Flintshire,), W. G. Jones (Lower Shop), T. Sleight, Col. Hore, R. T. Hughes, J. Jones (Riverdale), H. J. Cleaver, R. Jones (Registry Office), E. Morgan (Cae Gwyn), Dr. Tumour, Dr. A. E. Davies, Dr. W. Easterby, the school children and a large number of the general public. On arriving at the Cathedral a solemn dirge was played on the organ by Mr LI. Lloyd. The service was con- ducted by the Cathedral staff. The Dean of St. Asaph read the lessons, and Canon Jones the prayers. The 90th Psalm was sung, and also several hymns. At the close of the service Mr Ll. Lloyd played the Dead March (in Saul). The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. Canon Jones. We might add that by the death of Mr Browne, the Rev. W. Glanffrwd Thomas now becomes senior vicar of St. Asaph. ,] The undertaker was Mr Robinson. The polished oak coffin with silver mounts was executed by Messrs Walter and Tom Williams. A large number of wreaths had been sent by the following: —Mrs Lux mere, Bryn Asaph the Dean and Mrs Bonnor Rev. and Mrs T. B. LI. Williams, Mrs Watts, Bronwylfa; the Dean of St. Asaph Mr and Mrs Mansbridge, Mrs Parry, Deanery; Mr and Mrs Peter Browne, Rhyl; Mr and Mrs Howes Roberts, Mr and Mrs Plunket, Rhyl; Mr and Mrs H. Jones, The School; Mr and Mrs Grimsley, Mrs Atkins, Mr and Mrs Helsby.

FACTS AND FANCIES. COINING BLUNDERS.—" Error halfpence are about the most curious of all the blunders that have emanated from our National Mint. It is hard to believe that such foolish mistakes could have occurred. There were two of these coins issued. One was of George II., and in it the sovereign's name was spelt "Geogius." This was bad enough, but was followed up by an equally silly blunder, for in a halfpenny issued from the Mint of his successor, George III., the name was lpelt "Georius," instead of "Georgius." A reward was offered for each one of the latter coins that was veturned to the Mint. 4

FATAJ. DAY TO OUR ROYAL FAMILY.-Saturday has been a fatal day to the royal family of England during the last hundred and sixty years, as is shewn by the following list: William III. died Saturday, March 18th, 1702. Queen Anne died Saturday, August 1st, 1714. George I. died Saturday, June 10th, 1727. George II. died Saturday, October 25th, 1760. George III. died Saturday, January 29th, 1820. George'IV. died Saturday, June 26th, 1830. Duchess of Kent died Saturday, March 16th, 1861. Prince Albert died Saturday, December 14th, 1831. Princess Alice died Saturday, December 14th, 1878. 10

THE BABY KING OF SPAIN.-It is stated that the baby King of Spain is a fine handsome child. Though Court etiquette requires that the six months' old monarch should be treated with the most rigid cere- mony, his mother calls him "the king only on State occasions, and otherwise uses the simple term of "my child." His infantile Majesty has his own vast suite of apartments, and soldiers guard the door of his bedchamber at night. His peasant foster-mother feeds and amuses the baby; but he is washed and dressed, ac. cording to traditional ceremonial, by a bevy of ladies of honour. Doctors visit the baby king twice a day. + ;—

GINGERBREAD.-It will surprise housekeepers to learn that our homely every-day luxury, gingerbread, has been used since the fourteenth century. It was made then and sold in Paris-so Monteil affirms in his Histoire des Francis. It was prepared with rye- meal, made into a dough, and ginger and other spices, with sugar or honey, were kneaded into it. It was introduced into England by the Court of Henry IV. for their festivals, and soon brought into general use. Since then it has retained its popularity and contri- buted much to the pleasures and enjoyments of young and old. A great change of course was after a while made in its composition, and particularly after it was introduced into this country. "♦

THE LONGDST TUNNEL IN THE WORLD.—An engi- neering work that hr.3 taken over a century to con- struct can hardly fail to offer some points of interest in Iks history, and illustrate the march of events during the years of its progress. An instance of this kind is to be found in a tunnel not long since completed, but which was commenced over a hundred years ago. This tunnel, or adit, as it should be more strictly termed, is at Schemnitz, in Hungary. Its construc- tion was agreed upon in 1782, the object 4ping to carry off the water from the Schemnitz mines to the lowest part of the Gran Valley. The work la now complete, and it forms the longest tunnel in the world, being 10*27 miles long, or about one mile longer than St. Gothard, and two and a-hdf miles lontrer than Mont Cems. The height is 9ft. Win. aXthe breadth.5ft.3in This tunnel has cost very nearly a million sterling. 4-

SHARP PRACTICE ON A SON. Old Sir Robert Peel was an acute money-scraping man, an enemy to the Corn Law, while his sow supported it. Colonel Peel, who was much and de- servedly respected, kept racehorses during his father s lifetime^ and the old gentleman frequentiy remon^ gtrated with him on the subject in vain. You cann6t afford to keep them. What a heavy expense they must be Why don't you turn them into Drayton Park, the grass is growing to waste there ? The man to whom I let it has gone off without paying me." Ihe son turned in his horses,and they were seIzed by the father far the rent due from the previous occupier.

THEATRICALS IN BURMAH. Of the native opera and drama of our new fellow- suScts of UpperBurmah little has hitherto been known in England; but agrand/ete recently given by JoX of the fading inhabitants. of the Burmese capital, Mandalay, to the British officers there stationed, in celebration of the pacification of the country, brings out some curious details in connec- tion with the histrionic entertainments of the Bur- mese people. On the particular occasion in queitioH, the entertainment, we are told, commenced at eight o'clock sharp," and continued without intermis- sion until seven o'clock the next morning. In this performance of eleven hours, one of the most popular parts was taken by Mr. Thumbe Rigi-a real genius in low comedy-who, we are assured, "for nine consecutive hours was almost continually on the stage, bringing down the house with roars of laughter." Of r' g' 0 the female performers, the principal was "the most fascinating Miss Hym Dong Malaha" — formerly prima denna to King Thibau—who was supported by five other principal actresses, mostly young and pretty. Between Miss Hym Dong's appearances she mixed freely among the British officers, who sat in chairs all round the stage, and t<J whom she shewed her jewels and "made herself very agreeable." A peculiar feature in the entertainment was the presence on the stage throughout the eleven hours of the babies of the female dramatis persona'. Altogether the British officers enjoyed a unique night's amusement, and retired in none the worse humour, as they-in common with all Englishmen present-were enter- tained at a most substantial supper."

RESIGNATION OF THE REV. D. BURFORD HOOKE. On Monday last the town was surprised to hear that the Rev. D. B. Hooke had on the previous evening resigned the pastorate of Christ Church, Rhyl. The reasons which have induced him to take this step will be gathered from the following address, which he delivered at the close of the ser- vice. It should be added that he had previous to the service, placed his written resignation in the handi of Mr Walter Davies, the secretary of the Church. Mr Hooke said.—" The hymn we have just sung together, in which we have been reminded that God is his own interpreter, And He will make it plain." has had for me a meaning it cannot have had for any one else present. I have been dwelling for days among the uncertainties, and the motto-text for this year Lead me, 0 Lord" has often been on my lips. There have been anxious moments touching a life dear to me which has been ebbing slowly and slowly away. I have been standing as it were, on the border-land of the unseen world. Yet my anxiety has been more for the living than for the dying. My duty to the latter has been clear enough, my duty to the former has in some measure been uncertain. At length I have seen what seems to me the path of duty, and, however painful it may be I must take it. In May, 1883, nearly five years ago, I accepted the pastorate of this Church. At the induction service I said that I came "prepared to live and to die here if it be Christ's will, prepared to leave to-morrow if He, says it is be&t." That word He has spoken, and in1 obedience thereto I am leaving. "Whatsoever he saith unto you-do it." Lead me 0 Lord." Mv connection with this church, as its minister, will terminate at the end of April. I am about to enter upon a term of service in connection with the Con. gregational Union of England and Wales. Dr. Hannay, the secretary of that Union, is about to visit Australia, and to take part in the Jubilee meet- ings of the Congregational Union of Victoria. In view of his extended absence, by a hearty and un- animous vote, the committee of the Union have a&ked me to act as his assistant for the year beginning May 1st. I have not sought the opening, it has sought me, and in view, not only of tempor- ary service I can render to the Union, but possibly of a larger sphere of usefulness, I feel that I must not refuse the proposal. Now, dear friends, what can I add ? I shall have another opportunity of bidding you "Farewell," and of saying much which is in my heart to say, but which I cannot say now. Nearly five years have gone since you called me to the ministry of this ohurch. The generous sympathy, the earnest prayers, the loving co-operation which so many have sustained my hands will always be to me as a rich legacy. As the years have come and gone we have got to know each other better, and the ties that have bound^ushave grown stronger and closer. When, in a little while, I shall have to say "Farewell," it will be one of the saddest days of my life. The difficulties of my ministry in Rhyl have beea very great—greater than many imagine. They have lost me hours, and hours which ought to have beon given to other and more spiritual work. I am speaking I think within the mark when I say that I have personally collected X2,000 towards the erection of this Church and Lecture Hall, and thus have had to do work in Rhyl of a kind I never anticipated. To leave these buildings, no less than to leave you, will be like parting with a friend. They have become a part of my life, and whoever you will have for your future minister there will always be a sense in which I shall ever speak of the property as "mine." It is painful to leave the Church at a time like this when we are realizing Christ's presence, and when He has added to the Church so many such as are being saved. Having so long sown, I should liked to have stayed a little longer if only to have gathered the increase. But one man soweth and another reapeth. I hope there will not be a long vacancy. Try to avoid it. I am sure the sooner you can get a settled minister who will take up the work at the very point at which I have laid it down, the better for all concerned. A lengthened vacancy will add to the difficulties of your financial position, and hinder that spiritual life, which, just now is so promising. To the Church and the congregation I announced the ac- ceptance of the call to labour here; to it I now tender my resignation. May the Great Shepherd send you-and, if it be His will, send you soon-a man of God after his own heart, and under his care may this Church continue to grow in spiritual power and in usefulness. I might have sent you this in writing. To me it would have been much more convenient to have written you from a distance especially in the painful position in which my fam- ily affliction has placed me. But I preferred to travel the 400 miles, that I might see you if but for this brief hour, and say to you what the pen could not convey, how deep, how genuine is the sorrow with which I place my resignation in your hands. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and cause His face to shine upon you. May He give unto you His peace. My peace I leave with you." The quarterly meeting of the Flintshire branch of the North Wales Congregational Union was held at Greenfield, Holywell, on Monday last, under the presidency of Mr P. Mostyn Williams, of Rhyl. Amongst other matters transacted, the Secretary announced that he had received an official letter from the Rev. D. Burford Hooke. Rhyl, announcing his approaching removal to London. Mr Hooke thanked the members of the Association for the many personal acts of kindness and courtesy he had received from them during the eighteen years he had been connected with the Union; and in leaving he should take with him many remem- brances of the kindness he had received, as well as a sense of gratitude that he had been privileged to render some little service to the Churches of the Union, and to the Master whose kingdom he sought to promote.—It was resolved that this Union recommend the Annual Assembly to grant Mr Hooke the usual certificate to the London Congregational Union.—It was further resolved that Mr T. H. Waterhouse should take the initi- ative, and open up communication with Mr J. Parry Jones (President of the North Wales Con- gregational Union); Dr. John Thomas (vice- president) and Mr F. L. Rawlins, Wrexham (treasurer), with a view of presenting Mr Hooke with some substantial token of the high esteem in which he is held throughout North Wales, and the love which the Church bore towards him for his wofk's sake.

ST. ASAPH HIGHWAY BOARD. The bi-monthly meeting ot the above Board was held at the Board-room St. Asaph, on Saturday, the 17th inst., when there were present --Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart (in the chair), Messrs Jos. Lloyd (vice-chairman), Edwin Morgan, J.P., S. Rathbone, T- Sleight, J. F. Jones, W. Jones, W. Smith, Capt. Lean, E. Powell. Dr. Easterby, W. Bell, T. Matthews, Edward Jones, William Davies, R Roberts, L. Hughes, John Roberts, J. Kerfoot, Owen Williams, J. B. Linnel, Edward Hughes, R. E. Jones, J. L. Drummond, Robert Jones, Edward Jones. AN OBJECTIONABLE DRAIN AT DYSERTH.— THREATENED PROCEEDINGS. A letter was read from Mr Law, Dyserth, complaining about the drainage from the road being diverted into land belonging to the Ochr- y-Voel Company, and stating that unless the course of the water was diverted, he would bring an action against the Board for damages. Mr Ratbbone moved that the matter be left over until Mr Law had submitted a claim for damages. This was seconded by Mr W. Smith. Dr. Easterby proposed, as an amendment, "That a committee be appointed to inspect the place, and submit a report thereon to the next meeting." The amendment Was seconded by Mr Wm. Bell. A long discussion ensued, but ultimately Dr. Easterby's amendment was carried by a majority of 10 votes. AN ENCITOACIAMENT. The Surveyor reported an encroachment at Glascoed, and it was resolved that a committee of the waywardens of the parish be appointed to inspect the place and report thereon. AN APPLICATION TO THE COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS. The Clerk was directed to apply to the Court of Quarter Sessions for an order to declare a certain road in the parish of Mehden to be a main road. ANOTHER ENCROACHMENT. The committee appointed at the last Board meeting to inspect the alleged encroachment by Mr Thomas Ellis, of Meliden, oil the road leading to Prestatyn, reported having inspected the place, and recommended the Board to request that a portion of the wall at each end be taken down. Proposed by Mr Wm. Bell, and seconded by Dr. Davies, that the committee's recommend- ation be adopted. The motion was put to the meeting and unanimously carried; and the Clerk was directed to write to Mr Thomas Ellis, inform- ing him of the Board's decision, and requesting him to remove the encroachment. A NEW WALL. The Dyserth Waywardens recommended that a new wall be built on the road leading from Dyserth to Cefndy the owner of the adjoin- ing land having expressed his readiness to give about 30 yards of the land to the road. After considerable discussion it was decided that the Surveyor be empowered to erect a wall at a cost of not exceeding 25. Other routine business having been trans- acted the Board rose. We are requested to state that the next meeting will be held on the 12th of April. J

A WELSH TORY PROGRAMME. To the Editor of the RHYL RECORD & ADVEETISKE. DEAR SIE,—Mr Gladstone last night said. in the House of Commons, that the Bill for Local Government embodied principles which, coming from the side of the House which they were euncia. ted marked an era in Parliamentary history. Equ- ally does the programme of the Conservative candi- date for the Cower district of Glamorganshire mark an era in the political history of Wales. Here are some items to which this Welsh Tory pledges him- self :— 1. Land law reform. 2. Leasehold enfranchisement. 3. Sliding scale for mineral royalties. 4. Disestablishment. 5. Transferenco of tithes to owners. 6. Local government on popular representative principles. 7. Transference of licensing to a popular and elective body. I 8. State system of secondary education. True, Mr Llewelyn does not use the word Dis- establishment," but calls it Modifications and re- adjustments with respect to the relations between Church and State!" But, as the "Pall Mall Gazette" points out,it is indeed a victory for Liber- alism in Wales when the only difference left be- tween Liberals and Tories is that Liberals call a spade a spade, but the Tories prefer to call it an agricultural implement. Ere long they will call it by the shorter name. The Education Acts are working even in Wales.—Yours truly, Rhyl, March 20th, 188S. A LIBEBAL.

THE BAND QUESTION. To the Editor of the RHYL RECOBD & ADVEETISKE. Sm,-Having seen in the Record of the 10th in at that it is suggested to do without a parade band for the present season, may I venture to say that I hope that suggestion will drop. As a visitor to Rhyl on two occasions I can answer for myself and friends, aa considering the Parade Band one of the chief at- tractions; as what can be more pleasant than a stroll or a seat on the sands and listening to good music, and I venture to think many who enjoy that would not always care to go to the Winter Gardens or on the Pier to hear the music there. I have many times heard friends who have visited Rhyl at differ- ent times, say how much they enjoyed the Parade Band, as it added so much to the ^pleasure of their visit. As to myself (as a visitor on two occasions, and I hope to be again this year), I think if I knew there's to be no Parade Band,I should take a flutter to another spot where there is no question of a Parade Band to be considered. Thanking you for inserting the above, I am, dear sir, yours &c., A LOVEB OF MUSIC. [We have also received copy of a letter written by a gentleman from Sutton Coalfield to Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog) on the same subject. The writer expresses himself strongly in favour of retaining the band on the Promenade; but his sentiments be- ing identical with those in the above letter we deem it unnecessary to publish it.E.D.

GUARANTEED PURE FLOUR.—The Alun Mills, (Mold) Brands of the Roller Flour, made on the Hungarian system of Milling. "Three Stars," Two Stars," and One Star." Ask your Grocer or Baker for the above brands.—ADVT. 0

A BUST MADE OF BANK-NOTES.'— Old and muti- lated bank-notes, when they -come back to the United States Treasury,are chopped up and made into a pulp, ,and this is moulded into various shapes and forms. The latest design is a miniature bust of Mrs. Cleve- land. It takes 10J)00dol. worth of bank-notes to make a bust of the President's wife,and each figure is labelled—" Made from mutilated United States bank- notes worth lQ.000dol."

Why should dpctors be less liable than others to be nick on the ocean ?—Because they are more used to see sickness. Was Rome founded by Romeo ?" inquired a putJil of the teacher. No, my 80n, replied the wisd man, "It was Juliet who was found dead by Romeo.

I ) Y L. MR. MORGAN OWEN'S speech at the St. David s Day dinner at the Royal Hotel, on the 1st of this month, has been translated into Welsh and published in some of the Welsh newspapers. "PLEASANT EVENINGS.The eleventh of this winter's series is advertised in our columns to be given on Monday, Mr J. y. Strachan presiding. The Rev. D. B. Hooke will, for the last time before leaving Rhyl, give an address. CHRIST CHURCH. -Owing to the death of Mr D. B. Hooke, father of the minister of this Church, the pulpit will to morrow (Sunday), be occupied by the Rev. T. S. Ross, one of the most promising ministers of the Congregational body. Mr Ross recently preached in Rhyl with much acceptance. A MEETING will he held at the Board Room, Town Hall, on Monday, the 26th, at 8 p.m., to promote the establishing of a Starr-Bowkett Build. ing Society in Rhyl. Workingmen are particularly invited.-F. GTKAMT, Secretary, pr" fGiti. AJDVT. DEATH OF MR D. B. HOOKE.-In another column we record the death of Mr Daniel Bur- ford Hooke, father of the Rev. D. B. HOoke minister of Christ Church, Rhyl. Mr Hooke' who suffered for upwards of five years, passed away shortly after midnight on Tuesday. He was a very keen politician, and rendered good service to the cause of Liberalism in Bath. At the general election which preceded the Rus- sian War, the sitting member, the late Sir Wm lite, only retained his seat by one vote. On that occasion, Mr Hooke and a few other ar- dent Liberals, carried a voter, suffering from rheumatism on a couch to the polling booth, just as the clock was about to strike four when the polling would cease. This incident was characteristic of the man. whatever he did was done thoroughly. He came from a Puritan lamily, one of whose members represented rsristol the Long Parliament. The family name of Burford being derived from a village in Oxon, where one of the battles of Puritanism was won. He himself only claimed to be 85 years of age, but it is thought he was nearer ?' er ^ied at 96, and his grandfather at 104. He was a native of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. FISHING SEASON.-Some very nice baskets of fish were again taken this week. Those fond of the sport and using Hatwood's FISHING TACKLE will always find it reliable. A nice new stock of Rods, Reels, Baskets, Lines, &c &c. Old Rods repaired and done equal to new by Hatwood, the Hair- dresser, in Queen -street. -ADVT- POLICE COURT.-At the Rhyl Police Court, on Thursday, before T. LI. Murray Browne, .fciSq., Robert Lawrence, alias John Daley," alias • John Davies," alias "Lawlor," of no fixed abode, was charged by P.C. Taafe with begging in Jligh Street, on the 21st inst. P.C. Taafe gave evidence as to seeing prisoner accost- ing two ladies in High Street, and begging. Prisoner admitted the offence, and was sen- tenced to 14 days imprisonment. The prisoner in 1883 was sentenced to a month's imprison- ment for an assault upon the police. A Lady friend says she has kept her hands and complexion beautifully soft and smooth this winter by simply using Lawrence's Glycerine Cream. Bottles, 6d. and Is., at 20, High-street.-ADVT. THE RHYL WINTER GARDENS.—We are given to understand that the Rhyl Winter Gardens h&ve been taken for a term of three years by a Mr Grimmet, of Halifax, a gentle- man who has had considerable experience in the management of similar undertakings. Mr Grimmet proposes to spare no expense in making the gardens thoroughly attractive. He intends to cover the foundation of the aquarium with boards for bicycling and danc- ing purposes, and also for an American alley. A switchback railway will at once be set up, and also various other amusements. Mr Grim- met, it is stated, will provide a band of 25 instrumentalists, and will arrange for a series of first-class concerts, theatrical performances, and other entertainments during the summer months. He enters upon the tenancy of the Gardens on the 1st of May next. MARCH BREWED ALES. J. H. Ellis begs to announce that he* has received a consijgn- ment of Bass and Co's March Brewed Ales which can be obtained in 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. CRICKET. It is intended to form a cricket club for the coming season. Any gentleman desirous of becoming members, should com- municate with Mr J. iY. Strachan, the man- ager of the North and South Wales Bank. GOOD FRIDAY. R. Simcox, Water-street, wishes to remind his customers and the public gen- erally, that he has arranged for his usual large supply of fresh and cured fish, which he will be prepared to sell at the lowest Market Price. Early orders will be esteemed. -A-DvT. RHYL AGRICULTURAL SHow.-On Tuesday aftelaoon a committee meeting in connection with the late agricultural show to receive the assets, &c., was held. The accounts shewing a deficiency of X13 odd to clear the liabilities, a subscription list was entered upon to cover the amount The thanks of the meetingweite conveyed toMessrs Williams. Alexandra Hotel. for the gratuitious use of a room, to hold the various committee meetings. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. man for presiding so efficiently at the meet ings of the committee. LECTURE AT THE LIBEBAL WOKKINGIIEN'S CLUB. -On Wednesday, an interesting lecture was deliv- ered a. the Liberal Workingmen's Club Rooms, by Mr Harry Lupton, of Leeds, late of Bagillt, on the Irish question, the chair was occupied by Mr R. Jolley. There was a fair attendance. The lecturer gave an interesting account of his experience when he visited Ireland, and was frequently and warmly applauded. On the motion of Mr P. Mostyn Will- iams, seconded by Mr R. Ll. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried. TT^P U^TED BANDS OF HOPE.—The Rhvl United Bands of Hope will this year again hold noon day meetings. In the after- Band^ nf TT be,a ^t prcc-ssion of the different andfn P6'- 6adedby the Eh?l Brass Band, ^ou,Xeermg meotiogs "iiu>e heid in,he VALE ROAD 13RTTISU SCHOOLS—A meeting of the Suflr f ab°ve Schools was held on Monday Tht'fnlW- r\HaU' Chri8t ^urch, Water-st The following members of the committee were pre- sent:-Rev. J. J. Williams (presiding), Messrs! -.Amos, J. Fnmston, Daniel Evans, Jacob Jones, \Lawrence, C. J. Walmsley, P. M. Will- iams, and the Rev. D. B. Hooke (Secretary). The principal business of this meeting was the consider- ation of the report of H.M.I. of schools (T. Morgan # eD+\ t ,the resignation of the secretaty schools, the Rev. D. Burford lleoke. The report was as followsMore at- fi0 £ v.C f aTc been to tbe Arithmetic of the fifth and sixth standards, and tho writing gen- erally. With the greater part of the rest of the work I was particularly pleased, so much that had it not been for the weakness aforemen- tioned, the excellent merit" grant would have been recommended. The tone and order were very pleasing. The infante are doing very nicely in all respects. The managers expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the report. The full grant was earned for English, Geography, and Music, and the excellent merit" grant was awarded m the Infants; department. The total Government grant earned was nearly £ 20 in excess of that of the previous year. Mr Hocke intimated to the com- mittee that in consequence of his approaching re- moval from Rhyl, he was obliged to resign the sec- retaryship of the schools. The Chairman and other S6 Mr g CXITK.e? their regret at the loss of Mr Hooke s invaluable services, both to the Schools and to other institutions in the town, the following resolution, moved by Mr P. M WilHams SIR^ W f't-E"WA! j agreed to.— That this committee of British School managers receive with very great resret the resignation of their energetic secretary, -the Rev. D. B. Hooke, who is about to leave this town for Lon- don and hereby place on record their testimony f J ,6ervices rendered by him to the echools during his term of office, and the generous 5 SS'LS'JSRA IRUSSR sphere of labour." Mr Hooke afw comj.ito fori,, tod good wishes, stated that for several STTTOI?YORRCU<»*SSX3 sorry to sever his COnLection with ttae sebool-, and a8 showing how deeply interested he was in their ■ welfare, offered to give £ 20 to the funds of the | schools, providing that a Bazaar was held orlome other plan devised to clear off the whole of the debt. The committee decided to make such an effort be- fore Mr Hooke's departure from Rhyl. It is ex- pected that the annual distribution of prizes, aricP the children's treat will take place shortly. After the transaction of some formal business the meeting terminated. DEATH OF MR. THOMAS MORGAN.—Oua obi- tuary neitices this week contain an announce- ment of the death, on Sunday last, of Mr Thomas Morgan, Colomendy House, Vale Road, in the 68th year of his age. The de- ceased gentleman was one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Rhyl and his funeral, which took place on We43jesdaar, was one of the largest seen for mlliy years in this town. Mr Morgan being a man of quiet and retreating habiv, he did not in- I trude himself prominently into public affairs, though he was a warm and liberaT Supporter of every movement calculated to benefit the town and was one of the original share- f °l^rSi ln r C°mpany. He was a & A/ ™ei?ber the Clwyd Street Calvin- stic Methodist Church for many years- The • ev' nVr T< iones' and the Rev. Wm. JYill- iarns (W est Parade), and others were present at the funeral, and conducted the service in M M™ Much sympathy is felt with Mrs Morgan in her bereavement. MARCH BREWED ALEs.-H. A- Steer is now prepared tofreceive orders for and deliver March brewed Ales. Full price list of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, &c., on application to H. A. Steer, 73, High street, Rhyl.—Advt. FUETHKR TESTIMONY TO THE VALUE OP THE HYDRO ESTABLISHMENT.—The following letter has just been received by Mr Wm. Edwards, bathman, at the Rhy I Hydoro Establishment I I Veterinary Estab- lishment, 11. Upper Priory, Birmingham, March 21st, 1888. Deal Sir, In answer to yours of the 15th inst., it affords me very great pleasure fa bear testimony to the success of your treatment at the Hydropathic Establishment at Rhyl, and I take this opportunity of thanking you personally for your very kind and constant attention during the month I was with you. I ieel confident it only requires properly advertising and made known to ensure its success. Wishing you and the establish- ment prosperity, and lots of patients, and again thanking yon.-I remain, yours very sincerely, (Signed) A. L. Gibson, M.R.C.V.S. Welsh Congregational Chapel, Queen Street,. 4e. morrow (Sunday), the services in this place ef wor3 ship, will in the mornijig and afternoon take thfe form of Sunday School mgptings, and intbe dftu- ing a service of song will be held. ™GF^NTEED PUEE FLOUB —The Alan Mills Mold) Brands of Roller Flour, made on the Hun- garian system of Milling. 'Three Stars,' 'Two Stars,' One Star.' Ask your Grocer or Baker for the above brands.—Adv.

"LORD" WELLINGTON IN DIFFICULTY. A French officer tells^m amusing anecdote In ft cent number of the Revue Retrospective. It wag at the time when the French army stood-before Torrat vedras, separated from the English camp by a nus* ber of vineyards in which there were a few caves oaB* taining wine. The soldiers of both armies drank frtf ternally from these stores without ever coming it conflict. One day, however, a French sergeant W88 captured in one of the capes by some English soldier who took him into their camp and conducted him tfe the Duke of Wellington. After a few questions the sergeant was ordered to leave,but would not stir. Go along," said the General. No movement, but the brusque reply, General,your soldiers had no right to make me their prisoner," "And how is that ?" "Howig ? It is this way. The cave being neutral ground they had no more right to capture me than I had to capture them. They took advantage of my isolation oolQiers ought to have nio^e manners among then* Belves. as that the way you were taken prf* soner. Yes, General." "\erywell. You shall dine with my attendants and go where you came from." But the Frenchman still refused to move. ilave you not heard what I said, sergeant ? Oil yes, General. I have heard it all, but I do not wiah to go with your attendant." "An^J why not?* .Because no French soldier ever eats with aomestM servants." Lord Wellington, with a bow and a gigs ? took thewnt, ordered another convert to be- laid at his own table, and invited the French sergeant to dinner. f

A GENERAL WHO ROSE FROM THE RANK*. It has been said that In the service of the QucM there never was a general officer who rose from thfe ranks. There have, howsvet, been some. One at least might be mentioned The late General Francis aig was a private in tne Fopt Guards, and thenos promoted to be sergeant for his good conduct. In this position he attracted the notice, of the old Duke of Cumberland, brother of George III., who was pleased with his intelligence, at a time when the sergeants were really the officers of the Guards, thai he gave him a commigfion in the regiment—his Royal Highness being colonel. After a very short time Me. Craig begged the duke to allow him to resign Jd8 commission, and to go back to his halbert, on the ground that his brother officers all cut him, with one exception, that of a. very young nobleman, afterwards Tv?e°fu officer, and at his father's death, an earL ne aube refused to.accept the resignation; and at tne next inspection of the regiment, as soon as parade was over, 6aid, Mr. Craig,! shall be gla{l to see yoa ? to-day if not already engaged." Craig and was introduced to a party of noblemen oi the highest consideration. The invitatiqn was repeated on two or three occasions-the story spread among the officers of the regiment, and they became not only civil, but even cordial, to Mr. Craig. The lattar* afterwards exchanged into a cavalry regiment, aof ■aw a good deal of service in India, where he realised a large fortune. At last he rose to be a generalpfficfflV obtained a regiment of dragoons, and when hfrdied leW his property to the noble earl, who, as a youngste* had been civil to him at the mess. General' lTloya» the father of Lady Peel, was also said to 18.. W* from the ranks.