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At West. Ilam Police-court no loss than J3220 was paid last week in bookmakers' lines for street bettinir. Edward Rufanc Donkin, of Conville, Bexley, who called himself Bishop" Donkin, left e);* tate valued at £ 20 gross. At Derby three men have been remanded Ofl the charge of stealing a historical brass cannon from the grounds of Mr. Henry Evans, chief the charge of stealing a historical brass cannon from the grounds of Mr. Henry Evans, chief goods manaeec of the Midland Railway,, ft
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Parliament Reassembles.
Parliament Reassembles. Parliament has ie-as!semible'd The second sitting has been made lively by Ihe "!helipee,kei-s" and although we do not doubt the earnestness or the ability of the leaders of the Women's Franchise movement, yet we cannot help but dis- agree with the unpleasant and uncalled for methods which they adopt off bring- inig their views under public notice. When the H'ouse of Obmm-ons loses its dignity it als'O to a large extent loses its power and prestige, and were similar scenes to that of Wednesday night per- mitted to go uncheacked, we ° should Koon have our Imperial assembly reduced ,to the level of the farces enacted in the C'liamllms Off Deputies in France and Austria. Enfranchisement of 'women L not be hurried on, even if it ever comes, ihv the ebml'litions of bad manneiis and disrespect which prompted the Speaker to send for the police the other night. -fole pressing questions await settlement than the conferring of votes on the petti-coated population. Parlia- ment did much last session, spurred on 10 activity by the Labour Party--who are standing no nonsense—and when ithe next recess: occurs we trust their record of useful and democratic legisla- tion will be. eonsideraililLy enhanced. Atuch they did during their first session, but it only showed how much more they -could do were antiquated methods of procedure abolished. The problems that front the Government to-day are really few numeriraMy, but it is safe to say that no other Government of modern times has had to encounter their equal for political animosity and opposition. Take the Education Bill I oVrobody can doubt but that a thricer embittered .repiiitiitiion of the scenes wilt- nessed at the passing of the last Act will take place. Towns and villages will be soaked in religious (the real word is political'') turmoil, churches and chapes will- be asked in the bitterest terms to register their opinions and- well, really, many people against their ibetter senses may be driven to secular- ism, the most unsatisfactory, but at the same time the most fea,saible, and after all lesis-l'ikely-to-ibe-apposed solution— outside oFWales, of course. Unless the Bill is amended actually out of all re- cognition, trouble with the House of Lords is imminent, and, say the Rad- ical's, so much the better, for it will give an oppoiluni-ty for showing the sonof- his-faither his place. The House of Lords stands for the Church (and vice- vcrsa), and it is not likely that they will sanction anything which deprives them of any considerable proportion of the dass privileges the people of England have so long permitted them to enjoy. The fight will be a bitter one, and will leave a nasty taste in the political mouth r y.eiars to come. Then again, the Government will find that the Trades Dispute Bill will demand no inconsider- able share of their attention. Labour is not going to permit fancy squablblps .around so-called educational questions too obscure that issue, which is of such vital ^importance to the worker. Say •}tbe Tories Liberalism has capitulated to Labour. Replys the Liberal: The Labour man is but a. more advanced menl'ber of our own body. Throughout we have professed, the doctrine of GOVíernmcnt of the people, by the people, for the people" and now the voice of the worker has entered into the eouncills of the .country to help us to Tea'liise' our ideal—to realise the ideal of the great reformers from our ranks (even if some of them were called l ories) who drafted and forced through Parlia- ment the great measure of reform which secured real and practical constitutional .government. The Government's oppor- tunities are many, and their conduct during the next Session—ito the relig- ionist and to the worker-will in a d. great measure predict their fate at the next poll.
RHUDDLAN'S VICAR AND THE BILL.
[BY GLEANER.] RHUDDLAN'S VICAR AND THE BILL. From this weeks Y Gwyliedydd" (translated) :—We see that our neighbour the Vicar of Rhuddlan (the Rev T W Vaughan) like others of his brethren, has failed to hold his vestry this year without inveighing against the Education Bill—and Nonconformists. Amongst other things the Rev gentleman says that his enemies —the Nonconformists were in the habit of holding secret meetings in the chapels, and that the Rhuddlan chapels were being often used to hold political meetings and lectures, and he threatened that they would be taxed as was Dr Clifford's chapel in London. Oh indeed Mr Vicar We would advise our neighbour to be cool, and careful that he gets at the truth before he speaks like this. We know more about Rhuddlan chapels than he does, and we say that there is no ground whatever for the accusations he has made. It is not Nonconformists but Churchmen who are accustomed to speak politics in places of worship. Have not the Bishops and the clergy of all grades been preaching lately ag- ainst the Education Bill from their pulpits? Another item in the Vicar's speech worthy of note was the statement that simply reading the Bible will be to bring it down to the level of a common book,"—an idea which the writer proceeds to ridicule.
COUNTY COUNCIL CLAIMS.
COUNTY COUNCIL CLAIMS. The action of the Abergele District Council in fighting the Denbighshire County Council on the question of the f cost of maintaining and widening main r roads has not says" The Manchester Guardian been fruitless. In the dispute between these authorities the County Council offered £320 to be paid at once. The local Government Board hive awarded the local Council 1455 odd. Again the County Council offered £ I ,000 to be paid in annual instalments. Heie the Local Government Board have awarded ^,235. This decision will no doubt encourage local authorities to stiffen their backs in dealing with the County Councils in this matter of the maintenance of main roads. By under- taking to keep the roads in their districts in repair the urban authorities relieve the County Council of considerable responsibil- ity, and one would think it reasonable for the County Council to refund the actual out-of-pocket expenditure on the work. Instead of that they often stipulate for rather niggardly terms, and if a local council, in desiring to keep its roads in good condition, exceeds the amount agreed upon it is expected to pay the excess it- self. The decision in the Abergele case will give local authorities a little more confidence in themselves.
j GRIM SATIRE.
GRIM SATIRE. One group of St Petersbujg working men elected a dog as their delegate to the Duma, on the ground that his keep would only be seven cents a day, and that he would be quite as useful as any Russian who has a chance of election. Another group elected a chimney, because the chimney would not suffer from machine- gun fire
RUSSIA'S TASK.
RUSSIA'S TASK. Before long, says The Labour Leader," the curtain will be rung up for probably the last act in the great struggle of the Russian people for a democratic constitu- tion. The situation in Russia is not dis- similar to that of France on the eve of the National Convention of 1792. In the Duma, as in the Convention, the middle classes will stand for the views of all the more intelligent part of the population, and will express just such a passionate determination for reform as stirred France. The monarch's poverty has ever been the people's opportunity, and the Tsar, despite the frantic appeals of the bureaucrats, can no more avert the meeting of the represen- tatives than Charles I could avert the meeting of the last Parliament of his reign, or Louis XVI suppress the Convention. The loan of I loo,ooo,ooo, nearly one half of which comes from France, has been ad- vanced under assurance that it will not be used as revenue, and a breach of faith in the matter would end the borrowing powers of the Tsar. In any case the loan, how- ever used, could not postpone for more than twelve months the necessity ot re- organising the finance of the Empire, and resetting its commerce and industries, tasks which cannot now be undertaken except with the help of the middle classes. The Tsar has at least had the intelligence to understand that much. Will he also have sufficient intelligence to escape the fate of Charles Stewart and Louis the Bourbon ? AT IT AGAIN. "The World" addresses the following ode-let to the Kaiser Vesuvius has settled down And may for many years be meek. And earthquakes do not rend the town Of San Francisco once a week. But William, seismic potentate, Behaves in quite a different way, For he's indulging in a great Eruption ev'rv other dav
COTOPAXI. ;
COTOPAXI. The sublimest of all the earth's volcanoes is that of Cotopaxi, says T.P." in his < Weekly." If the 4,000 feet of Vesuvius « were planted at the top of the 10,000 feet of Etna their combined heights would fall short of Cotopaxi's by 4,073 feet. Its erruptions have been on a correspondingly sublime scale. In 1731 its fires ascended 2,953 feet above the crater. In 1744 the thunder of its eruptions were heard at Honda, on the river Magdelena, seven hundred miles distant. In 1786 the inhab irants of two neighbouring towns were obliged to use lanterns in tne strets by day owing to the density of the vast volumes of ashes ejected. During the explosion of 1103, Humboldt at a distance from it of 200 miles heard its thunders day aud night like the discharges of a park of artillery.
MARK TWAIN'S WATERBURY.
MARK TWAIN'S WATERBURY. The latest Mark Twain story:-In a minor tournament (of horse-billiards on board the ship(, I won the prize, which was a Waterbury watch. I put it in my trunk. In Pretoria, bouth Africa, nine months afterwards my proper watch broke down and I took the Waterbury out, wound it, set it by the great clock on the Parliament House (8-05), then went back to my room and went to bed, tired from a long railway journey. The Parliamentary clock had a peculiarity which I was not aware of at the time-a peculiarity which exists in no other clock, and would not exist in that one had it been made by a sane person on the half-hour it strikes the succeeding hour then strikes the hour again at the proper time. I lay smoking and reading awhile, then, when I could hold my eyes open no longer, and was about to put out the light, the great clock began to boom and I counted ten. I searched for the Waterbury to see how it was getting along. It was marking 9-30. It seemed rather small speed for a three-dollar watch, but I supposed the climate was effecting it. I shoved it half an hour ahead, and took to my book and waited to see what would happen. At ten the great clock struck again. I looked the Waterbury was marking half-past ten. This was too much speed for the money and it troubled me. I pushed the hands back half an hour, and waited once more I had to, for I was vexed and restless now, and my sleepiness was gone. By-and-by the great clock struck eleven again. The Waterbury showed up 11-30 now, and I beat her brains out against the bedstead. I was sorry next day when I found out.
WE THINK NOT.
WE THINK NOT. Apropos of the Milner Address "The World" rhymster has the following Ye Britons, what a chance is yours Of paying honour where 'tis due Step forth, and let your signatures Proclaim the gratitude in you. That she was always true and just Of old was chief of Britan's glories, So many Lib'rals will, we trust, Now blossom into signa-Tories.
JAPANESE COTTON OPERATIVES.
JAPANESE COTTON OPERATIVES. Capitalism seems to have it all its own way, in Japan. According to an article which has iust appeared in the "Revue de Deux Mondes," the state of things in the cotton industry is simply horrible. The dividend hunters get from 15 to 20 per cent., while the male workers get from 7d to 8d, and the women J?J-d to 4d a day of twelve hours, whether they work by day or by night. For the first three or tour nights the children sleep over their work, but then they get hardened and they go on all night with their eyes open Surely this recital is as sickening a tale as can well be conceived The comparison with our organised cotton operatives, who have just been conceded a 5 per cent. increase in wages is interesting.
THE SCHOOLS CONTROVESY.
THE SCHOOLS CONTROVESY. One has, says the "Manchester Guardian" only to compare the Bishop of St David's speeches on the Education Bill and those ex- pressed at the discussion at the North Wales Association at Ruthin on Wednesday to see the hopelessness of trying to reconcile such contradictory claims. The Methodist dele. gates, in the main, seemed rather glad that the bill treated denominational interests so generously, and the same idea was expressed by Mr David Davies, M P., at a meeting of Montgomeryshire Liberals. The general feeling on the one side is that the bill gives away more than stiictly it ought to do, but that it is better in such matters to err in the direction of generosity. On the other hand Churchmen regard the measure as wiping out their interests in education and confiscating their property. What Church- men cannot reconcile themselves to is the prospect of submission to complete public control. They may, perhaps, have good grounds, but on the surface their attitude suggests some inevetable inherent conflict between the interests of the public and the interests of the Church. When the Church assumes beforehand that the public author- ities will be hostile to Church interests it confesses that those interests are incompat- ible with the aims of the great body of citizens. If, as the result of the controversy, it is made clear that the public have to choose between national claims and denom- inational claims, no one need be in doubt as to which set of claims will have to go to the wall. Many Liberals would wish to meet Churchmen within reasonable limits, but when Churchmen insist that they will have the whole loaf or nothing, then nothing it will probably be.
THE ASTON RIOTS.
THE ASTON RIOTS. u Reminiscences of a Country Politician (Laurie, 8s 6d net) is the title of a volume by Mr John A Bridges, from which I quote this glimpse of the almost forgotten Aston Park Riots Passing along the edge of the platform, we took off the hat or cap of a besieger, when he was on the point of success, and skimmed it away into the hall. This answered well for a time, the propri- etor at once dropping back to recover his lost head-gear. A big rough, some 6ft high was clambering up when I sent his hat skimming. Passing on to attend to the next cottier, I was surprised a minute after- wards to see the big man standing over me lcoking furious. What 'ave you done with my 'at ?" he bellowed in my ear. "Your hat?" I inquired with as much wonder as I could assume He raised his enormous fist to strike me, when one of our few fighting men gave him a blow accross the forehead with a chair leg-the loose chairs had, of course, been broken up for weapons-and he fell smothered in blood. This was lucky for me, as I had one hand bound up from a severe cut re- ceived the day before, and was also carry- ing an umbrella, on which, however, 1 should certainly have done my best to spit my opponent. The cap trick had long ceased to operate; there was no use in stopping any longer but the question was how to get away. To add to the difficulty a crash was heard, and it was seen that the wooden wall at the upper end of the plat- form had been thrown on us from outside. Crowds were running up the steps, joining their friends who were coming up from below. Retreat seemed cut off, and the leaders of the broken band of Conservatives sought refuge in a room at the top of the steps. Going slowly up these, Sir Stafford Northcote fell. He was at once surrounded by a mob of roughs, and I thought it was all over with him. I was but a few yards away, but could get no nearer. Luckily, a few stalwart men, aided, I have always hoped, by the best of a bad lot, made a determined effort and sncceeded in getting him on his feet, and helping him up the steps to the committee room at the top, where he was safe for a while. For the rest it was a sauve quipeutP
RHYL.
RHYL. MR. F. J. GARDNER, the new Proprietor ol the Abbey Vaults, Abbey Street, should be well knoiwn to many in. Rhyl, as he bias been a constant visitor to our town for 28 years. Where do you get vour Bacon and Cheese ? The very top note in the scale of excellence is to be found at Roose and Co.'s, Queen Street, Rhyl. who are noted for Prime Bacon and Prize Cheshire Cheese I-Advt THE COUNTY DENTAL ASSOCIATION. Limited., has removed to Heald House, 32 Water Street, Rhyl. Consultation and advice free. Hours of attendance, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily, (Saturdays excepted). Mr. F. Sarson, manager..—Advt. CONFERENCE. The annual Conference of the London and North Western Railway Temperance Union 1907, will be held at Llandudno in March next. About 200 delegates are expected to attend. GOLF CLUB—SPRING MEETING. On each afternoon of the meeting a match handicap tournament for Mr J S Clarke's prize was played. The winner was Mr J Wild, and the runner up, Mr H N Williams. The semi-finalists were Messrs E Inglis, H L Wynne. COUNTY COURT. All summonses against persons residing out of the district, for the next Court to be held at Rhyl on the 18th day of May, 1906 must be entered not later than Saturday next, the 28th day of April, 1906, and those against persons residing in the district not later than Tuesday next the 1st day of May, 1906. LEGAL. At the Easter examination held in Gray's Inn Hall, London, early in the month, Mr G Gladstone Davies, son of Mr D Davies, Freelands, Rhyl, was successful in passing the necessary tests in Constitutional Law (English and Colonial) and Legal History. Mr Davies is a student at the Middle Temple. MARRIAGE. At the Wesley an Church. Dursley, on April 13, Mr Thomas John Davies, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Davies, 34, Gronant Street, Rhyl, was married to Miss Harriet Emma Hunt, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Hunt, Prospect House, Dursley. The Rev J H Quilter was the officiating minister. ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. The following gifts have been received and are acknowledged with many thanks Toys, Mrs Thorpe; knives, Dr Eyton Lloyd flowers, Malpas Church (per Miss Cox) oranges, Mrs Duffus; games, &c, Mrs Atkinson; books and papers, Mr Hatton, Mr Bevington. The sum of £1 is the proceeds of a match played on April 14th has been kindly given to the Hospital by the Rhyl Football Club (per Mr T B Davies). CANCER IN NORTH WALES. Dr Richard Jones, the medical officer for Merionethshire, read a paper at a meeting of the North Wales branch of the British Medical Association at Rhyl on Tuesday on The prevalence of cancer in North Wales." Out of 8,199 deaths in 1903, 534 deaths were fiom cancer, The percentage of 6 was 1-9 higher than South Wales. The county with the highest cancer rate in South Wales was Cardigan, and in North Wales Anglesey. It was remarkable that both were agricultural counties, and that the more agricultural the area the higher the rate. Dr Jones suggested as probable causes-(I) Food, such as barley bread; (2) want of cleanliness (3) decayed teeth. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. During the week no less than four people had been so unfortunate us to injure them- selves as the result of accidents. Mrs Banning the wife of Mr A H Banning, the well-known tobacconist, High Street, at the beginning of the week slipped from a small step ladder and fractured her ankle and on Wednesday morning Mr Will Flint, the son of the landlord of the Lome Hotel, also met with an injury to his ankle. On Tuesday a man named Jones of Pwllcorsog was loading up a cart at Mr Roberts corn shop when by some means he slipped and fell from the cart to the ground, breaking his right leg. On Wednesday afternoon a boy named Arthur Williams was playing with a number of companions in Paradise Street, near the National Schools, when he had a fall and broke his leg. AMUSING THE SICK. On Thursday evening a very enjoyable Entertainment was given by the kindness of Mr Samuels and a number of other friends. liThe programme was much applauded by the audience, and the songs and dancing by "Wee Mamie'' Baby Hilda and Little Beatie gave especial pleasure. Mrs Samuels and all the performers are warmly thanked for their kindness in giving the patients such a pleasant evening. The following is the programme: Overture, Miss Mabel Hughes; songs, Mr Foulkes songs, Baby Hilda song and dance, Wee Mamie (Pupil of Mrs Samuels) comic song, Master Eddie Davies, pianoforte solo, Miss L Brownlow songs and dances, Little Beatie songs, Miss L Evans; Highland dance, Wee Mamie and Baby Hilda Irish Jig, Wee Mamie. PREPARING FOR MAY DAY. A rehearsal with the band took place on Wednesday evening at the Palace, wheo there was a large attendance. The pro- gramme as reheared is an excellent one, and if carried through as suggested will be a great success. It has been decided by the Committee that the procession will line up in Water Street at noon, and pro- ceed to River Street through Wellington Road, afterwards leaving the West Parade down Abbey Street (in consequence of the road being under repairs), returning to the Parade through Crescent Road and Water Street, then following the old route. Be- fore joining the main procession the May Queen, Ex-May Queen and Court will visit Vale Road. It has also been arranged that at the fancy dress ball there will be no parade for judging which will take place during the dancing. INTERESTING WEDDING. VAUGHAN—GUNNER.—A pretty wedding was solemnized on Tuesday, at the English Wesleyan Chapel, the officiating minister being the Rev George Searle. The con- tracting parties were Mr Alfred Vaughan, 40, West Parade, and Miss Clara Gunner, daughter of Mr G F Gunner, Irvendale, Rhyl. The bride (who was given away by her father), was attired in a handsome gown of royal blue Crepe de chine, with yoke of cream satin and lace, and a picture hat of cream tulle and roses, and carried a shower bouquet of yellow and white marguerites. The bride was accompanied 't by her sister Miss Edith Gunner, as brides- maid. She was attired in a costume of cream serge with large picture hat, and carried a bouqutt of pink and white tulips The wedding breakfast was served at the Grosvenor Hotel, where about 20 guests sat down to an excellent repast, ably catered for by Mr and Mrs James. The wedding presents were very numerous, costly and useful. The happy couple left Rhyl at 2-43, for Liverpool, ell route to the Isle-of-Man, where they intend spend- ing the honeymoon, and carried with them the good wishes of a large number of friends who escorted them to the station. The remainder of the party spent a very enjoyable afternoon at Llanfairtalhaiarn, and after partaking of a substantial tea re- turned to Rhyl at 8-30.
Marriage of Mr. LI. C. Evans,…
Marriage of Mr. LI. C. Evans, B A. Son of Rev. W. H. Evans. » On Thursday, April 19th, in Bethel Welsh Wesleyan Church, Prestatyn, the marriage took place of Mr Llewelyn Caradoc Evans, youngest son of the Rev W H Evans, to Miss Nellie Winifred Hookham, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H J Hookham, Holly Bank, Mosely, Birmingham. There was a large gathering of guests and well-wishers in the chapel. The day was gloriously orignt. The service was conducted by the Rev W 0 Evans (brother of the bridegroom), assisted by the Rev John Kelly. The bride, who looked charming in a most becoming and beautiful attire, was attended by her eldest sister, Miss Hookham, as bridesmaid. The best man was Mr H V Janan, one of the bridegroom's colleagues at the Municapal Schools, Birmingham. After the service Mr and Mrs Evans drove from the church to Morforwyn, where a reception was held. In the afternoon the happy pair left for their new home, Spring- field, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, amid the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends. PRESENTS. Bride to Bridegroom—silver mounted meerschaum pipe Bridegroom to Bride-handsome carved oak cabinet Mr and Mrs J Pickering, Birmingham- i table silver Messrs A H and L Pickering, Birmingham —cutlery Mr and Mrs H Hookham-complete kitchen utensils Mr L and M, Misses L and A Hookham- cushions Mr E V Hookham, Birmingham-antique coal box Miss Minnie Hookham-silver Apostle's 1 spoons Miss Marie HOvkham-cushion The Rev and Mrs W H Evans, Rhyl- Family Bible and bedding The Rev and Mrs W 0 Evans, Rhyl- silver egg cruet and stand Mr J R and Miss E Hughes, Rhyl-clock Mr and Mrs P Hughes, Swansea—sideboard cover, set of mats and cushion Mr L E and Miss L Thomas, Rhyl-silver preserve cruet and stand Mrs Dreiary and Miss Elliott, Worcester- china ornaments Mr, Mrs and Miss Conwy Bell, Rhuddlan- handsome Worcester china tea service Master 'Gwynfryn Hughes, Rhuddlan- silver pickle fork The Misses T and D Minton, Prestatyn- Doulton punch bowl Mrs C Selkirk. Prestatyn—silver butter dish Mr W H Selkirk, Prestatyn—silver spoons Miss Nell Selkirk, Prestatyn—ornaments Mrs Williams, Prestatyn—silver sugar basins and spoons The Rev and Mrs Kelly, Prestatyn-massive photo frame The Rev Dr Maggs, Ilkley—silver flower vase Mr J E Cantlon, London-silver toilet trays Mr H V Janan, Birmingham-drawing room clock Mr and Mrs G W Walker, Dudley-silver cruet and stand Miss Walker, Dudley—table centre Miss H Pollock, Birmingham-silver serviette rings Miss H Lister, Birmingham—silver cruet The Misses Earl, Birmingham—picture Miss Read, Birmingham-sugar basin and cream jug Miss Slater, Birmingham—butter dish Mr, Mrs and The Misses Pope, Birming- ham-plants Mr and Mrs S Foster and Mrs Allen, Birmingham—copper kettle and stand. Mr and Mrs H J Evans, Johanesburg—bust Miss Pearson, Birmingham-handsome sofa cover Mr Hollander, London-oak revolving book case Miss Bailey, Birmingham-silver bread trencher A Friend-painting Mr Jones (Headmaster, Technical School, Birmingham) —picture Miss N C Thoday, Hunstanton-silver mounted scent bottles and table centre, etc.
St. Asaph.
St. Asaph. VISITATION. To-day (Friday), Archdeacon Evans will hold his Visitation at the Parish Church, but he is not expected to deliver a charge. FISHING. During the last few days the river banks have fairly swarmed with devotees of Izak Walton's art, and never before have so many licenses been sold. On the whole catches have been good, despite the abnormal clearness and placidity of the water. MOTOR CAR MISHAP. On Monday afternoon, opposite the Hesketh Arms, a motor car belonging to Mr J Smethurst, of Bolton, Lanes., collided with a cart which was being driven by James Owen, of the Waen, with the result that the left-hand side wheel of the cart was smashed and the vehicle overturned. Fortunately nobody was injured, and the affair was regarded as a pure accident. CHURCH MATTERS. A meeting of the Vicars, churchwardens, sidesmen, and lay representatives, was held at the Vestry on Wednesday evening, the Rev Worthington Powell presiding. It was decided that those present should form a committee to advise and consult with the Vicars on Church matters, with the Rev H Evans as president and the other Vicars as vice-presidents. Mr J Wynne Davies was appointed secretary.
Condition of Mr. Howell Idris,
Condition of Mr. Howell Idris, Grave Rumours. In this morning's papers there appears a telegram from St Asaph stating that Mr Howell Tdris is in a critical condition and grave fears are entertained for his recovery. It is further stated that a specialist from London is in attendance, and that he jour- neyed down by special train on Wednesday, finishing the journey trom Rhyl in a car- riage. The cause of alarm is said to be due to the fact that the doctors cannot stop the internal bleeding of the head. Mrs Idris and other members of the family are stay- ing in the city. From inquiries made this morning of Dr Eyton Lloyd, who ha been attending, we learn that when the doctor last saw him, although he was not quite so well, there was no immedia e danger. Rumours Confirmed. Just at the moment of going to press we have received a telegram from the Work- house Infirmary, St Asaph, stating that there is no change in Mr Idris' condition and that his state is very serious. A Manches- ter specialist has been summoned to consult with Dr Heath.
Rhyl Theatrical Licenses.
Rhyl Theatrical Licenses. £ 1000 Lost on the Palace. Place to be Re-opened this Season. The annual meeting of the Flintshire Theatrical Licensing Committee for the Rhyl District was held at the Town Hall, last Friday morning when Councillor S Perks presided and there were also present Messrs W :Elwy Williams and H A Tilby C W Jones and T Williams (Prestatyn) to gether with the Clerk (Mr R Bromley). THE TOWN HALL LICENSE. Mr Arthur Rowlands, (Town Clerk, Rhyl) made application for the renewal of the license of the Rhyl Town Hall. In doing so he remarked that the Hall was under going alterations and would be completed by Aug 22nd. The Chairman asked how the alterations wo-, Id affect the exits. Mr Rowlands said the present exits would not be affected at all and there would be an additional entrance for the artistes' The application was adjourned for the production of plans and when they were forthcoming it was decided to grant the license as from 1st August, next, subject to the approval of the building by a sub-com- mittee. THE PALACE LICENSE. Mr H E Doughty, solicitor, said he was instructed to apply for a license similar to that granted to the Queen's Palace last year. He did so on behrlf of Mr Howard Lees, the new manager of the Palace Last year the Palace Company passed through very trying times and they hoped there would be no opposition to the license, bacause they were very anxious to do all they could for the town and for themselves. Recently they had found £ 11,000 among themselves with a view to helping the place forward, and they trusted they would be met in a proper spirit and given every possible encouragement. They had at one time thought of closing the place altogether. Last year they lost considerably over ^1,000. It was decided to renew the license there being only one dissentient, Mr C W Jones. PRESTATYN TOWN HALL. The next application was that of Mr J Holland Roberts, solicitor, for the re- newal of the theatrical license of the Prestatyn Town Hall, and after some dis- cussion it was granted.
Dispute over a Sideboard.
Dispute over a Sideboard. At the Rhyl County Court on Friday, before His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. Messrs Fred Roberts and Co., Furniture Dealers, Russell Buildings, Rhyl, sued Mr and Mrs Cameron, lodging housekeepers, West Parade, Rhyl for £ 6, value of a side- board supplied. Mr J Pierce-rewis appeared for plaintiffs and defendants were present in person.. Mr Lewis stated that the defendants had had the side-board on the hire system but after using it for the season wanted to re- turn it. They had been allowed 3s 3d for a little damage, although plaintiffs had offered to repair it, and the damage was only estimated at 2s. In addition to that Mr Cameron was allowed full commission on certain orders he had obtained, al- though he was only entitled to 10 per cen' on cash received on new orders and 5 per cent on cash from old customers. Defend ant had filed a most extraordinary counter- claim and alleged that he was entitled to commission on orders not yet to hand but which he said he had been prornisedl These he thought would realise at least £ lo. Defendants had actually offered to take the side-board back and to allow defendants £ 1 16s 3d but they declined it and wanted much more. Now they stood on their rights. Defendant made a lengthly statement but the Judge told him that he ought to have accepted the offer and it was clear he could not claim commission on orders not received. He had also been allowed com- mission on cash not to hand. He suggest- ed the parties should agree to settle by defendants handing over the side-board and without any costs being paid by either. Uftimately the case was settled on the terms agreed.
Labourer Lends Employer Money.
Labourer Lends Employer Money. At the Rhyl County Court on Friday Mr Crabbe cross-examined the defendant as to his means, seeing that he had not complied with an order, and stated that although the man had been a small farme: in the Abergele district he was now a labourer, and had only himself to look after from the 7s per week he received in addition to his board and lodgings. He was told that defendant could lend his master £ 2 or (3 in a lump sum when out together Defendant: I lent him half-a-crown and had it back on Saturday. The usual order was made.
Prestatyn.-
Prestatyn. NEXT MONTH. Next month the young ladies of the Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel will give a social and in June a sale of work in con- nection with both the Horeb and Bethel Chapels will take place.. ANOTHER CAMP. We learn from a contemporary that the members of the Bournville Youths Club, are to make Prestatyn their headquarters during a weeks' camp in August, when about a hundred members will be under canvas. PERSONAL. Mr Hubert Townsend, son of the Rev W J Townsend, D.D., has successfully passed his final legal examination, and we beg to offer him our congratulations on the achievment. PASSED AWAY. It is with regret that we record the death at a comparatively early age of Mrs Cath- erine Maria Jones, wife of Mr Henry Jones, postman, and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Griffiths, Prestatyn. The deceased lady was a prominent member of the Wesleyan body, and with her husband played a very active part in the establish- ment of the Horeb Chapel, Towyn, Pres- tatyn. The funeral takes place to-mcrrow (Saturday), at 3-30. CANTATA. Yesterday (Thursday) evening the can- tata "Jessica's First Prayer was success- fully performed in the Town Halt by the members of the Children's Choir in con- nection with Horeb Chapel, assisted by various musical friends. Councillor Joseph Banks presided. The choir was led by Mr E H Lewis and Mr Wm Williams of Rhyl was responsible for the connective readings. The proceeds were in aid of the Horeb Chapel Fundi. WELSH WESLEYAN SOCIAL. On Wednesday last the young men of Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel gave a social which was well patronised. The tea tables were presided over by the Misses Jones (Bromley House), Williams (Plastir- ion), Eames (Towyn), Hughes (Plas Heaton) and Mrs Williams (Bradford House). Mr Robert Jones (Llys Eiriau) presided over the concert which followed, when several acceptable items were contributed by the Misses Yeoman, Dilys Hughes, Wright, Dorothy Roberts, E Williams and Mr H T Jones. DEATH. The death took place on Thursday last of Mrs Owen, of the Shop, Gronant, at the age of 67, after a very short illness. She was the widow of the late Mr W Owen, of Lodge Faim, Bodfari. The deceased lady was a prominent and devout member of the local Wesleyan Chapel. The funeral took place at Bodfari on Monday, when the officiating ministers were the Vicars of Whitford and Bodfari, and the Revs John Kelly (Prestatyn), Morris, D Meurig Jones (Llanasa), E G Turner, R Lloyd Jones, J Lloyd Hughes and W J Jones. BAND OF HOPE ENTERTAINMENT There was a large attendance at the Church Room on Thursday night when the members of the Christ Church Band of Hope gave a very interesting entertain- ment. The Vicar occupied the chair, and explained that this branch of church work was entirely carried on by Mr and Miss Inglefield, Miss Miller, and Miss Watts. The programme was as follows :—Chorus, Here we come," The Children sunshade drill, six little girls recitation, Only little girls," Beattie Jones and Mary Davies; chorus, "Jingle bells"; song, "I am so shy," Lizzie Morgan Hughes skirt dance, Enid Miller, Nellie Bennett, Matilda Barlow and Amy Roberts song, Dolly's Birthday," Gwennie Jones; recitation, Crumbs," Fanny Thomas song, The Nations," Enid Miller, M Batlowe, M Morgan and Maggie Hughes (who appeared in distinctive National costumes) Welsh dance, Enid Miller violin solo, Percy Roughton; song, Could we but rule," four little girls; dumbell drill, six boys (under Mr Iaglefield); hornpipe dance, Mary Morgan, M Barlowe, Nellie Bennett and Enid Miller; recitation, Little Communist," Willie Barlowe. SALE OF WORK. As we briefly stated last week a Sale of Work in connection with Trinity (M.N.C.) Church was held on Thursday last. A tempting array of various plain and ornamental articles was displayed on the stalls, the ladies in charge being:- Mesdames Townsend, Alty, Jones, Wright, and Smith. Dr Townsend introduced Miss Sharman, from Sheffield, who was to open the sale, to the company, and in the course of his remarks said he was highly pleased to see so many from other churches present. Miss Sharman then declared the sale of work open, and was glad of an opportunity of doing a little to aid this good work. She hoped it would be a great success, and that the proceeds would exceed their expectations. Mrs Bowran, in a neat speech, proposed a. hearty of thanks to Miss Sharman, and said how highly inter- ested this lady was in all good work. Mrs A W Jones seconded the vote, which, on being accorded, was suitably acknowledged by Miss Sharman. During the afternoon and evening, instrumental selections were rendered by Misses F Jewell, F Jones, A and D Yeoman, and E Wright. The refreshment stall, under the management of Mrs Yeoman, Mrs Partington, the Misses Higgins, Lacy, Yeoman, and Jones, was largely patronised. The flower stall was in charge of Misses Jessie Jones, Wright, and D Yeoman. It is very satisfactory to be able to announce that the proceeds of the sale, etc., amounted to £31 12s.
Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan THE PARISH CHURCH. Services next Sunday 10 a.m., Welsh j II a.m., English 6 p.m., English. PARISH COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday night in order to form- ally confirm the appointment of overseers made at the monthly meeting a few days previously. ACCIDENT. On Tuesday, whilst Mr Edward Evans, the foreman in the wheelwright's shop at the Foundry, was engaged at his work a large piece of wood by some means dropped on to his head and split it open. He was driven to St Asaph and there attended by Dr Lloyd. Mr Evans is the choirmaster at Rhuddlan. I