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TEE meeting of ratepayers held at the Town Hail on Wednesday evening was a marked improvement opon the one held in the same ball last veek. A desire to consider seriously the momentous questions involved pervaded the whole proceedings, and though some hilarious spirits managed to create a heaity laugb now and then, the various jokes in no wise interfered with the meeting, but rather effected a refreshing break upon what threat- ened to be monotonous and tedious speeches. Other than the squib issued last week there were no further attempts to bias the minds of the ratepayers in regard to the contemplated improvements. While giving Mr FRIMSTON credit for being actuated with the most con- scientious motives in this matter, he will, we are sure, now that he has had time for reflection, readily admit thflt he hss acted somewhat hastily and on very imperfect information, for it was demonstrated to him on Wednesday evening beyond question that the Commissioners have not decided to carry out a single improvement, nor voted a panny upon any of the suggested works. Fof owing the CHAIRMAN, the calm and judicious speech of Mr LLEWELYN LLOYD, and the conciliatory and hopeful speech of our venerable and highly respected townsman, Alderman WIL- LIAMS, at, once gave the meeting a higher toue than that which unfortunately characterised --evious one. But to intelligent listeners it was amusing to hear the plethora of suggestions offered by the different speakers, and if only a tithe of them were adopted even Mr FRIMSTON'S X20,000 would be absorbed twice over. Each of the speakers differed from each other, from everybody in general, and from Mr SCOONES in particular. In fact, everyone of them enjoyed a wild canter on their different hobbies, until eventually the most retentive mind could not retain all the improvements mooted. Amateur engineering is all very well for private individuals, and they may be allowed to spend their own money ad libitum upon their fads, but not that of the towrr. However well the varied schemes formulated on Wednesday may appear theor- etically, their application into practice is highly questionable, and we apprehend the majority of them will be dismissed from the public mind with very little consideration. Wishing as we do the prosperity of Rhyl, we have long advocated the carrying out of some substantial improvements of the sea front, for we nrihesitatingly say that unlpss a forward movement is adopted, Rhyl will be forced to assume a third or fourth rate position among seaside resorts. As in private business, so in town affairs judicious enterprize is essential to true success. The extent and nature of that enterprize is a difficult matter to be deter- m ned, and should not be decided upon hur- riedly. First of all it is absolutely necessary a reasonable amount of confidence should be placed in our representatives on the Board. Two-thirds of the Commissioners are property owners and heavy ratepayers, and it is absurd to suppose they would willingly lord themselves to anything tending to prove detrimental to the town, when they them- selves would suffer equally, if not more so, with their fellow-ratepayers. We agree that it is desirable so far as possible to give the ratepayers every opportunity of express- ing their opinion on a subject, such as that under discussion on Wednesday evening, but it is palpable from the proceedings at this very meeting that no definite, intelligible, decision can be arrived at under such circumstances. It is. we contend, nonsensical to submit a scheme of sea-front improvements, which has taken weeks to put in proper form, to the judgment of a public meeting, and which is asked to decide upon its merits after two hours talk. Such a course, we maintain, is Dot only impracticable but positively ridicu- lous. We can understand such a meeting deciding the limit of expenditure, but the details of the scheme should be left entirely in the hands of the Commissioners, who, it May be assured, will concentrate all their attention in obtaining as large a return for their money as is possible. The ratepayers should be guarded against the phantom cry that is always raised in opposition to every progressive movement in the form of selfish appeals to their pockets. This influence is at work in the present instance, and is the only one which endangers the adoption of a scheme of improvement. But if we are to follow the spirit of the age, and enter into the competition for public support, it is imperative that the ratepayers should not grumble against the payment of a compara- tively small additional rate. The people of Llandudno have long ago recognized the force of this, with the result that immediately a house is empty there it is besieged by a dozen applicants yet Rhyl is afflicted with upwards of a hundred empty houses. How is this ? The answer is, that the authorities at Llandudno are continuously spending large suas of money in adding to the attractions of their sea-front, and as a sequence confidence is inspired in capitalists, and an increased number of visitors are attracted to the town. We ask the rate- payers not to be guided by a disappointed man, but consent to be led and advised by iguecessful basinet s-rnen, who are actuated by a desire to serve the town, rather than to court cheap notoriety and eelf-aggrardize- ment.

We are pleesed to underbtand that at the annual meeting of the committee of the Rhyl Auxiliary to the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Rev. T. S. Ross was elected unanimously ,to be president of the society for the current year. The selection we con- eider a highly proper one, for we have long been of opinion that the office was one which should be taken in turn each year, by the re- presentatives of the different religious com- munions in the town. Though the distinc- tion is a coveted one, the duties of it are by no means a sinecure, and it is only fair that such duties as the acceptance of the office in- volves should be borne every year by dif- ferent individuals. We do not believe in enforcing to a great extent the prin- ciple of making the w'!ling horse work,, however well the work might be done,' for this very often leads to a spirit of exclusiveness among those who are expecte to co-operate in the movement. The de- parture that has this year been made in the presidency of the Bible Society will, we think, have a beneficial effect not only by giving an impetus to its operations in this town, but also tending to secure complete and harmonious working among the different re- presentatives of religious thought who consti- tute the committee V — 4 The presentation made on Saturday after- noon to the Rev. Canon Richardson, sub- scribed to as it was by persons holding all shades of religions and political belief, must have been highly gratifying to the recipient, and doubly so to those who were mainly in- strumental in bribing it about. The news that the Vicar was about to sever his con- nection with his parishioners in hhyl was re- ceived with unfeigned regret by both Church- men and Nonconformists alike. All recog- nised in him a high minded Christian pentle- mfin, whose aim was to discharge the duties of his calling without regard to social ex- clusiveness, paity clique, or political clamour. His catholicity of spirit, peaceful disposition, and deep piety, pre eminently fitted him for the position he, for eleven years, so worthiiy filled. Never within our recollection, has he had any differences with his Nonconformist brethren peace and harmony has been the one object of his ministrations, and in this he has succeeded entirely. It is posible he has been unable to co-operate with the Noncon- formists as much as we would wish. But this is not, we are sure, due to any fault of his, but rather to the circumscribed character of the field of operations he is confined to. Nevertheless, he has worked assidu usty in the interest of our common Christianity, and the stctely edifice, known as St. John's Church," is a monument of his energy in that direction. By his exertions he has completely cleared that church of all debt, and has the satisfaction of knowing that his successor, Canon Howell Evans, will find a new church, not only free from debt, but also a substan- tial balance in the bank, werewith to carry out some further works in connection with it. The representative nature of the testi- monial with which Mr Richardson was pre- sented, conveys more than any words of ours p issibly can, the high respect entertained to- wards both himself and family, and he leaves Rhyl with the best and most cordial wishes of the whole town.

CAERFALLWCH. THE DUKE AND ST. PAUL'S CIIURCH.-St. Paul's Church, Caeifallwch, which was bailt some fifteen years ago. is reported to be ina dangerous condition, the foundations having given away. The Duke of Westminster, during his resent visit to Halkyn Castle. weut over and inspected the Church, and -A a hear that he bus taken steps to immediately ensure the safety of the building, and place it in secure repair. Mr. Douglas, architect, of Chester, has been over the Church, and it is expected that re- storative operations will at once begin. The Vicar, the Rev. Clement Davies, is gradually recovering from his recent dangerous illness.

DEATHS. DAVIBS.—On the 5th inst., at Glan Aber, Dyserth, Ann Da vies aged 66. GUNNER,—On the 1st inst., at Elwy Villa, Rhyl, Ben,the elder son of George F- and Mary Gunner, in his 21st year. HATWOCII).- On the Ist inst., at 86, Queen street, Charles Frederick Rouget, born on the 14th of May, 1887 (Jubilee year) the dearly beloved and only son of Mr and Mis Charles Hatwood. (Tbis will be the only intimation, and with best thanks to all those who have so kindly expressed their sympathy.) LEES.—On the 3rd inst., at 6, Prince's Street, Ann Lees, aged 57 years. No Cards.

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PRESENTATION TO THE REV. CANON RICHARDSON. INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS. It will be remembered that a few weeks ago a large and influential mpeting was held at the National Schoolroom. Rhyl, for the purpose of arranging for the raising of a testimonial to the Rev. Canon Thomas Richardson, the esteemed vicar of this parish, on his resigning the benefice of Rhyl to accept another and less arduous sphere of labour. As the outcome of that meeting a subscription list was opened, and with a spon- taneity which gave practical demonstration of the widespread respect entertained towards Mr Richardson by all sections of the community, a substantial sum was soon forthcoming. The necessary arrangements appertaining to the presentation were entrusted to a representative committee, of which Mr Stephen Roose was chairman, and Mr T. Morgan Owen, M.A., the secretary. These two gentlemen particularly infused into the work much energy and earnestness; and had on Saturday the gratification of seeing their efforts completely successful When informed by a deputation of the amount of the sum collected, the Vicar desired that it should be applied to the purchase ot a silver tea tray, ( soup tureen, a chiming hall clock, and a marble timepiece, in addition to the illuminated address, and list of subsoiibers it had been already decided to present him with. The committee carried out these wishes in their entirety, and purchased a silver tray of exquisite workmanship, the orna- mental engraving being a masterpiece of art. The soup tureen was also of approved design and make the clocks liad not arrived when the pre- sentation was made, for the reason given by Mr Roose in his speech, but the receipt for them were banded to the Vicar by the gentlemen who made the presentations. The tray and soup tureen bore the inscription The Rev. Canon tliehard- son, farewell gift, from his attached friends and parishioners, on his vacating the benefice of Rhyl, 189C1" The presentation of the several articles enum- erated took place at the National Schoolroom on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering of friends and subscribers. Amongst those piesent was noticed tVeRe\s J. Rowland Thomas, and R. Owen Messrs Stephen Roose, T. Morgan Owen, M.A., Major Penn, Dr. Girdle- stone, Captain Atcherley, Messrs W. Wynne, E. W. Keatinge, A. L. Clews, J. Y. Straehan, D. Trehearn, M. S. Plunkett, T, Campling, F. Wrigley, Pierce, E. Morris (Aqnarium-street), J. Talbott, J. H. Ellis, A. Rowlands (town clerk), J. Bayliss, B. Williams, D. Griffiths, J. Jones, J. Tilby, Mra Morgan Owen, Mrs and Miss Jones (Conway street), Mrs DeRauce, the Misses Richardson, and a large number of other ladies and gentlemen. Mr Roose, having been voted to the chair, said Ladies and get t'emen,—With very great pleasure I assume the chair in compliance with your request, and I consider it both sa tisfactory and complimentary that such a representative and numerous auditory should have as-embled on this interesting occasion, as it were, to bid farewell and publicly wish God Speed to our Vicar (cheers). The duties to-day appear comparatively light, as I conceive we have met to consummate the proceedings of the meeting' which I had the honour of presiding over on the 30th of November last The principal resolutions then were that a subscription list should be opened, so that friends and parishioners might have an oppo. tunity of making some parting presentation to mauifest their high esteem and regard for our Vicar on his departure from amongst us (cheers). That resolution has been very cordially responded to, and somewhere about X145 has been readily paid to the treasurers. It was also proposed that an address expressive of our regard should be presented to the Vicar, and a deputation of the committee having waited on him to inform him of the amount at their disposal, and to know what he would desire to be purchased. Nothing would persuade him to have it in the form of silver, as he declared its custody would only cause him anxiety; so that evidently his treasure is laid ÐP where moth and rust doth not corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal." He had chosen a oliiminar hall clock, a marble dining room clock, an electro silver-plated tea tray, and a revolving soup dish, which, together with an elegant album containing the list of sub- scriptions, with the names of the gentlemen forming the committee, and an enumeration of the souvenirs chosen with the address, are this afternoon to be formally presented (cheers). Mr Morgan Owen and myself were elected to draw up this address but upon waiting upon Dr. Butterton, who is not now able to atteud any public demonstrat,ion, we solioited him to undertako the work, and very willingly he acceded to cur request and I feel sure there is no one I could name who more deservedly enjoys the confidence of the parishioner?, and who, from his learned experience and personal local knowledge, was more fit (cheers). That address I shall have the hocour to read, and present to the Vio:tr, and I trust it will be appreciated and approved by both the donors and the recipient with the high approval it met with from the committee, who unanilllouly adopted it. The local draughtsman, Mr Geary, in whose hands it was placed to be illuminated, has produced a work of art, aid we are glad to exp'ess satisfaction with the execution of his work (cheers). It will not be expected that I should express any- thing more than has already been said relative to the Vioar's services iimone st us, as both in preaching and practice I know no one who has more plainly laid down the doctrine, that when we have done all we have only done that which it was our duty to do, and that at best we are only unprofitable ser- vants. The address touches upon several of the Vicar's public good deeds, which were locally reported when they occurroi. But who does not, forget ? and yesterday's paper—who reads it ? whilst one of a year ago is rarely referred to. I ats very sure that when we are reminded by the address of past kindness, we shall remember many and the Vicar would perhaps never think that his goodness would be permanently chronicled, and placed in his possession to be handed down to his posterity as incentives to earnest work in the form presented to him to day (applause). Mr Roose then read the address, of which the following is a copy TO THE REV. CANON BICHARDSON, M.A., VICAR OF RHYL. We, the undersigned, on behalf of the parishioners of Rhyl, in public meeting assembled, feel that we cannot allow you, our much respected vicar, to depart after having laboured in the eause of Christ amongst us for eleven years, without some token of our esteem, and some recognition of the services you have rendered to us during that period. Soon after your coming amongst us, you at once gave a noble subscription of £100 for the extension of the National School as well as the proceeds of your introductory sermon at St. Thomas' Church, which, by special request, you allowed to be published, and in which you admirably laid down the system you meant to adopt and have faithfully and consistently followed in the course of your ministry, not only in making due preparatioa for the services of the sanctuary, but also in performing the many and varied duties which a parish like this entails upon its Spiritual Guide. We are deeply indebted for jour untiring exertions in the religious training of the young which, aiding the efforts of the teachers, have contributed to raise the standard of education in these schools, so that the scholars have gained the uniform approbation of Her Majesty's inspector, and of the Diocesan Examiner. Regularly and frequently you have taken a clasoJ for teaching Scripture in one or other of our many schools. By your safe counsel, your discreet firmness. and at the same time conciliatory manner you have guided the managers success- fully through serious difficulties. We are especially called upou to mention our obligations to you with regard to the building of St. John's Church, that additional temple for God's service, which was so greatly needed in our rapidly increasing town. We remember, with gratitude, how nobly you came forward and voluntarily sacrificed a considerable portion of your income from the living, in oider that the good work might not languish from want of fands. By this liberality on your part the edifice was brought to completion. When we call to mind the services you have rendered in the house of prayer and in parish ministrations, we remember how your well known voice has inspired us with devotional fervour in the solemn assembly." How your instructions from the pulpit have warned us of our duty, edified us with sound and wholesome doctrine, guided our steps in the ways of Peace and Holiness. How you have comforted many a sick bed, and cheered and sustained many in their last moments and when- ever any sudden event in our midst has warned us of the uncertainty of life, and of all enjoyments here below, how you have improved the occasion, and made it the means of enforcing an impressive lesson on our minds. The seed you have thus sown will not, we humbly trust, have fallen by the wayside, or among the thorns, or in the stony ground but will take root in the hearts of many, and bear fruit into eternal life, Finally, our prayer is that you may long be spared to year wife and family, and that after your removal to less arduous sphere of duty, and to the enjoyment of repose on earth, the blessing of Almighty God may still cheer your course through what remains to you of the wilderness of life; and that at length His rod and the staff may oomfort you through the dark valley, and bear you safely over Jordan unto the haven of eternal rest above. STEPHEN ROOSK, Chairman, T. MORGAN OWEN, M.A., Hon. Sec. G. ASH BUTTERTON, P.P., J.P.. who composed the Address. Mr Morgan Owen, H.M.I., was next called upon by the Chairman, and on rising was loudly cheered. Mr Owen said—Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentle- men, I think you will agree with me when I say that there are times when a speaker would greatly desire to be endowed with a tongue of eloquence but, on this auspicious occasion I do not think that such a tongue is at all necessary, seeing that the circumstances of the case that has called us together are in themselvfs and of themselves so strikingly and impressively eloquent (cheers). I think, too, that we can congratulate ourselves upon the day on which we are assembled to do honour to our Vicar, the Rev Canon Thomas Richardson, as the profuse display amongst us of the leek-whofe odoriferous and medicinal properties are so equally celebrated (laugh. ter) pronounce the faet that to. day is St David's Day (cheers). Now, I need scarcely remind you, ladies and gentlemen, that our vicar is a Minister in that ohurth of which St. David" as so distinguished and brilliant an ornament (hear, hear): and, not only so, but, in years bygone, he ministelEd- spiritually and educationally—in the vicinity rendered sacred by the residence and deeds of St. David, the patron Saint of Wales (cheers). Well, our esteemed Vicar bM toea amongat us for icms eleren Jean. And, the Vicar of Rhyl, you know, whoever he may bap- pen to be, has no easy task to fulfil. This state- ment, ladies and gentlemen, is a truism, for Rhyl,as everybody knows, it the Queen of Watering Places (laughter and obeers). To be sure, there is a place, known by the name of Llandudno, which is some. where upon the Welsh coast, that laye claim to be the Queen of Watering places but, of course, such a claim as that is simply an absurd one (laughter). At Rhyl we have a pier (laughter) of veiy consider- able length, a splendid sea, a magnificent stretch of I sand, and, above and before all, bright sunshine, whilst the rest of the country is enveloped in fog (cheers). And, as for its inhabitants, all the world knows that they are unbeatable fur wit, wisdom, in- telligence, and independence—as witness the scene in the Town Hall the other night (loud laughter) and I need scarcely add tbat they are celebrated for their learniug and their beauty also (hear, hear). Other facte and characteristics could of course be mentioned; but, I think I have said enough to show that the V;car of Rhyl must be no ordinary clergyman, but a man of unquestionable ability and piety as well, as he has no easy office to fill (hear, hear). And that Canon Richardson has filled it we'l is demonstrated by your presence in such large numbers tbie after- noon, and by the beautiful presents which are about to be presented to him (cheerF-), We have listened with pleasure to the words written in the beautiful address—an address composed by a gentleman who has the trade mark of learning in his possession, the title of D.D., which was conferred upon him by the University of Cambridge; I al'ude to our venerable friend and neighbour, Dr. Butterton (cheers). We have also listened with pleasure to th3 able speech of cut friend and helper, Mr Stephen Roose (cheers) and, I have only one additional remark to make about the work of Canon Rich' rdson in Rhyl. No allusion has been made to the enlargement of Vale Road National School. In oonsequenoo of that enlargement I was able to examine about a hundred infants in that school yesterday; and I should have been glad if you could have seen those little ones looking so clean, bright and happy as they did (applause). Well, you know that the people of Vale Road are not over much gifted with this world's goods; when, therefore, the Vicar of Rhyl educates their little children, then I say, All honour to the Vicar of Rhyl" (applause). Deeds, such as those done by Canon Richardson, are happily not confined to one person. Indeed, they are simple evidences of the benefits conferred upon our country by the oldest and most beneficial of all systems—I mean our p iroebial Church system, as practised by our clergy and laity for generations past (cheers). I may add that this system, which was founded and fostered by our forefathers hundreds of years ago, is an unique system, as it is to be found in our beloved country alone and, I sincerely hope and trust that this system will continue to flourish in our land (he r, hear) and, as long as it continues to prosper, we shall meet with &nd read of such characters as are depicted by the poet, who wrote thus concerning one of our clergy A man he was to all the country dear. Remote from t)wns he ran his godly race, [place Nor e'er bad changed, nor wished to change his Unpractised he to fawn, or seek for power, By doctrines fashioned to the varying hour; Far other aims his heart had learned to prize, More skilled to raise the wretched than to rise. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty, prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all; And, as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new -fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each duU delay, Allured to blighter worlds, and led the way. Beside the bed where parting life was laid, And sorrow, guilt, andpain, by turns dismayed, The reverend champion stood. At his control Despair and anguish fled the struggling soul Comfort came down the trembling wretch to raise, And his last faltering aocents whispered praise. At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorned the venerable place; Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray. His ready smile a parent's warmth expressed, [ed Their welfare pleased him, and their cares distress- To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven.— (Loud cheers.) And, ladies and gentlemen, this beautiful description of parochial life is not applicable to a single vicar here, or a solitary rector there, but it is descriptive of the lives of our clergy in general (hear, hear). Well, let me remind you once more that our Vicar is leaving us for Northop, where, as he looks towards Flint with its towers, and minarets, and its castle grey, he will be able to compare past history with present industry whilst, at home, be, wi l be among a warm and kind-hearted people, who will give him and bi-i every welcome. Whilst, following him, as a sweet smelling savour, will be his recollecti-,ns of his residence here in Rbyl (cheers). And, I feel pure, ladies and gentlemen, that you will sympathise with me when I pay that I trust his hopes, whatever they may happen to be, will blossom and ripen into such bright and happy realizations as his fancy dictates (loud applause). Mr Morgan Owen then read the following letters, remarking that praise from their writers—from Mr Whitley, who was so greatly distinguished for his act of kindness and of far spreading usefulness, and also for his political and social influence-from Mr Wynne Jones, a member of the family of Olinda, to whom Rhyl owed so much-from Miss Gilbank, a lady well-known and respected in Rhyl and elsewhere —was praise indeed (choers). After which he presented the handsome tray to the Vicar From Mr E. Whitley, M.P.—" I have pleasure in enclosing a cheque for S,,5 to the Richardson Testimonial Fund, as I feel it is riohly deserved, and personally I much regret that he is leaving Rhyl." From Captain Wynne JonesI feel much pleasure in enclosing cheque for Y,5 towards the Rev. T. Richardson's Testimonial Fund. I feel great regard for him, not only for frequent personal acts of iuudness to myself, and the on all hands acknowledged high ptinciples by which he is im- p-Iled, but also for his invariable kindness and thoughtful attention (when necessary) to my late aunt, Mrs Jones, of Olinda, who I know would have folt much happiness in joiniwg with me in manifest- ing our esteem in some way." From Miss Gilbatik We beg to enclose our subscription towards tbe Presentation Fund for Canon Richardson, and are glad of an opportunity of shewing, even in a little way, our very great regard and respect for 111m. We do sincerely sym- pathise with you in Rhyl upon losing him, for you can never have a more able, faithful, and devoted christian minister than the late worthy vicar of Rhyl. May God's richefct blessings accompany him wherever he may go The Chairman then called upon the Rev J. Row- land Thomas to present the Chiming Hall-Clock, but before he did so he would have it perfect'y under- stood that the reason the clock was not on th6 table to be presented was that the committee would not assume the risk of damage!) thejdelicate machinery. The maker undertook to deliver it safely at its des- tina ion, and if it was brought here his obligation would cease. In the various movings from tbe Vicarage to the school, and back, aud hence to Northop, some mishap might occur which would irreparably damage the clock. And who has not suffe: ed from possessing a handsome clock that would not "go ? (laughter). But he held a letter from Mr Russell, of Liverpool, the maker, stiting that the clocks had been paid for, and would be de- livered to the order of Mr R ohardson wherever he desiied it to be sent. That letter Mr Thomas could hand to the Vicar. He''vthe Chairman) could assure them they were no mere phantom clocks, as he had assisted in their choice and greatly admired them (applause). The Rev. J. Rowland Thomas, in complying with the request, explained that, as a'ready stated, the clocks had not arrived, but he held in his hand a document, which was a receipt for the money paid for the clocks. It had, he said, been his pleasure to work and co-operate with their Vioar for a great number of years, and a more honest, conscientious, religious man he never had to do with, and the little tokens they had that day conferred upon him as a mark of their esteem were very small compared with what be really deserved (applause). The Chairman then called upon Major Penn to present the dining room clock. Major Penn, in presenting the receipt for the other clock, said it would ill become him to enter into anv remarks eulogistic of the Rev Canon Richardson, other than endorse everything that had already been said. He hoped the presentations made that afternoon would long be enjoyed by the Vicar and his family, and would be handed down to his children and his children's children for genera- tions to come (applause). Capt. Atcherley made the presentation of the soup tureen He observed that he had the greatest estimation and respect for their Vicar, and was deeply sensible of the great service he had been to them and the parish-generally (upplause.) There was a trite saying that they otten did not recognise the greatness of a man until he was taken from them. The truth of that saying they would find strikingly extmplified in this instence, and they would never know how great a man they were lot-ing in Mr Richardson until he had actually gone from amongst them (applause). He wished both he and his family a loi g lease of health and happi- ness, and would express a hope that he would al- ways minister in this diocese, for the Bishop by the recent distinction conferred upon him, recognised in him one who would be a great assistance to him in Church work m the diocese (cheere.) The Chairman then eaid he was going to call npon a gentleman who devoted a great deal of his valuable time in efficient service in many ways in the parish. He very frequently met him on active duty —a gentleman who was held in high esteem here; be alluded to Mr Baylies (hear, hear), and he asksd him to present the beautiful album, which had been splendidly illuminated by Mr Geary, and which contained the subscription list, &o. Mr Bayliss in a few appropriate remarks then handed the Vicar an illuminated list of subscribers, numbering over 200, enclosed in a tastefully de signed morocco leather case. The Rev. Cnnon Richardson, wbo, on rising to acknowledge the presentation, was received with much cheering, said: As you may well imagine, I rise under no little embarrassment. Your great kindness overwhelms and bewilders me. After the very indulgent terms in which my valued friends have referred to my wife, my family, and myself, standing as I am in the presence of this large and representative assemblage, to every member of which I am under a personal obligation, in view too of your most touching and generous address, as well as of your splendid mrnificance,-you will not wonder if I fail to find words in which adequately to convey any conception of my emotions on this occasion (applause); nor, if I could find the words, would you wonder if a choking sensation barred the utterance. I must ask you, therefore, to excuse any incoherence in what I say I must ask you to pardon me if what I say should fall thort of what I feel nd what I wish to say by a thousand degrees I must ask you only to believe me when I tell you in a few plain homely words that my wife, my children, and myself feel most deeply indebted to you for these signal marks of your kind consideration, and that we desire to make this public acknowledgment is personal as if addressed to each individually by each of us (cheers). Let me assure you at the same time, however, that it needed no such costly manifestation of your bounty to convince us of your kindness and goodwill towards us. We have received such repeated and abundant proofs of the courtesy and cordiality of the people of Rhyl that, even if there had been no tangible parting memorials whatever, we should always have retained the liveliest recollection of the many true friends we left behind us (cheers). But I will not conceal from you that we do indeed exceedingly prize, far above their intrinsic value great as that is, these^striking mementoes of your esteem, not only as visible and ever present tokens and pledges of your muoh valued friendship, not only as commendatory and introductory letters to our new parishioners, testifying that we have endeavoured, however imperfectly, to discharge our duty in the parish we are about leaving, but also because we hope to hand them down to our children and our children's children as precious heirlooms, and incentives to them to lead a consistent and straightforward life, and to do t'neir duty in that station of life t', which it may please God to call them (cheers). We could much wish it had been in our power to exhibit all your choice gifts on this occasion, the two clocks as well as the silver, but we were told by those who have experience in such matters that the delicate machinery of the clocks might be seriously damaged by packing and unpacking, as well as by moving to and fro. I must ask you, therefore, for the present, to kindly take the word of Mr Roose and myself that the clocks are of exquisite workmanship. Their musical gonga and chimes will often remind us of the sweet bells of Rhyl. To be seen and heard they are in every way worthy of a visit to Northop for inspection, and if any of our Rhyl friends should be prevailed upon to favour us with such a visit it would afford us no little pleasure to exhibit them, and we should feel honoured, at the same time, in being permitted to show them what use we could make of this beautiful tray and this graceful tureen (applause). But we have to thank you not only for these handsome material gifts, but, more especially and above all, for the deep sympathy which prompted them and the very kind expressions which accompanied them. You have been pleased to allude most kindly to our manner of life, to our work, and to some little sacrifice we may have made for the benefit of the Church (hear, hear). I can only say that, while deeply conscious of manifold infirmities and shortcomings, it has been my earnest desire to discharge my dut.v faithfully and honestly, and, as far as conscience allowed, to be all things to all men (applause). In lookitig,back through a vista of more than eleven years, one is able to take a more impartial view of events and their surround ings than was possible at the impulse of the moment. On a review from such a standpoint I gee great cause to thank you very much for throwing the mantle of charity over a multitude of mistakes as well as over much lack of service. Mistakes there have been, icdeed, which I deplore as keenly as any censor possibly can, much done that might have been better done, much left undone which ought to have been done. Difficulties too have arisen at times in which one step to the right or left, though taken with the best intentions, ha entailed consequences as undesirable as they were unforeseen. I remember on one oocaion doing what I honestly believed and still believe was an act of real kindness by two families, and in the issue losing the friendship of both. More instances than one occur to me in which, while endeavouring t) reconcile contending parties, I have, for a time at least, been regarded by each as the pa.rtiza.n of the opposite party But whatever my mistakes, my lack of service or these misconstructions, they are now thing-! of the past, which have been, I trust, condoned if not forgotten as bygones. To err is human, to forgive divine." May the good God forgive us all (cheers.) Then again, reference has been very kindly made to the fabrics of St. John's Church and the BOYh' Schoolroom, in which we are now assembled. This only reminds me of my obligations to the whole town and parish for that large and liberal support which has been the means of extricating me from liabilities that were at one time a sore burden (hear, bear). There is scarcely a house in the parish that has not in some form or another, either by bazaars and sales of work, or by collecting cirds, or by Mr Clement Davies' Parish Gatheiings, or in some other way, contributed towards this happy result. Oh, I could tell you of fome rare instances of noble generosity and magnificent self-denial and self- saciifice in connection with this new Church if I did not shiiok from trespa-sing t o long on your time (" Go on"). Perhaps you will allow mejto allude to some two or three typical instances. One of those which I would quote occurred some two or three years ago. A friend in humble life, one of the horny-handed sons of toil, called upon me at the Vicarage, and, after some lictle conversation, said, I have brought you a little money for the new Church." I thanked him for the neatly folded packet which he handed to me, and placed it on the table, intendiug to give him a receipt before he left for four or five shillings, as I had imagined. He presently added, however, "It is but a trifle-it is only five pounds" (loud applausa). You may be sure I opened my syes in amazement. I ventured to tell him that it was too much for him to give, and begged him to take back at least four out of the five sovereigns but he would not hear of it. "God," said he, "has been very good to me; it is His money, it is devoted to Him, and it is for the new Church." My friend, by vocation, was the gentleman (I say gentleman advisedly because the true Christian is the highest style o man ") who inspected the waggons at the station who tapped the wheels and saw that all was safe (applause). On auother occasion I received an anonymous letter, without nama or location or any clue whatever, except my own name and the dedication to the new Church, enclosing a five pound note. It was not till after a long and diligent search that I discovered that the sender was a working joiner in the town, who has since then contributed handsomely towards our sales of work (cheers). You all know what a tower of strength the late Mrs Jones, of Olinda, was to us in this matter (applause), and I might mention several others, some of whom are now present, some are absent, and some have gone to their long home. But I forbear, only mentioning a few to show that I am a debtor to all classes, to high and low, rich and poor, Churchmen and Nonconformists. I thank both, I thank all. This splendid liberality, pouring in from divers quarters, from far and near, from residents and non-residents, from those who are still with us in the flesh, and from those who "have gone up higher," enables me now, I thank God for it, to hand over to my esteemed friend and successor, Canon Evans, a free and open Church; not only free from all debt and encumbrance, but with n surplus balance in hand, when the Incor- porated Society has paid its promised grant, of nearly 2150-a nucleus for internal improvements and the mural enclosure more especially I should say for a pulpit and the mural enclosure (loud applause). Canon Evans' hands will thus be set free for many a good work which I might have longed to undertake, but was too heavily weighted to venture upon it, in addition to existing respon- sibilities. The Church clubs and charities too, I am glad to say, are in a satisfactory condition: they are at all events free from debt; and the clothing club is even flouriching, having at this moment a balance to the good of more than JE200 (cheers). There is, I regret to say, some little deficit in the case of the five schools, occasioned, as you have alr< ady heard from Her Majesty's Inspector, entirely through the unavoidable enlargement of the Vale Road School in the last snmmjr's vacation. But the debt will soon be extinguished. The subsc iplions of this year have only to be kept up and supplemented as heretofore by a few summer offertories and there will next year be a large surplus balance (appltiuse). While touching upon the schools I cannot help referring to ft gentleman cow preiect, who has, been their very life and soul, their backbone and mainstay, and my staunch friend from the first day I entered Rhyl to the present hour. You will, many of you, doubtless remember a favourite saying of the late Emperor Napoleon in reference to the Statø- L' ,tat I c'ext moi. My honoured friend may, mutatis mutandis, adopt the same sentiment in reference to the schools, and say-Lei 6voles c'eat moi (laughter an! applause). He has so thoroughly identified himself with their work, their spirit, and their interests. I thank Mr Roose from tLe depths of my heart for his unstinted service, his unrivalled devotedoees to the education of the children of th, poor of the parish. Mr Roose is popular now, and his services are appreciated now but I venture to predict that ten years hence he will be ten times as popular and his services ten times more highly appreciated than now. Generations yet to come will bless him for his zeal (cheers). I would also heartily thank the teachers of these schools; I am pro,id of them. They work with a will; they work splendidly and thoroughly. I warrant that our excellent Inepeotore Her Majesty's Inspector, the Diocesan It spector, and last but not least, our local and daily Inspector, Mr Roose—will bear me out when I say that there is not a finer staff of teachers to be found in any parish in the United Kingdom (hear, heir). In conclusion, I beg to say that it greatly enhances the pleasures of this day to me that some of my oldest ani best friends have been selected by the committee to make the piesentations, and I would warmly thauk them for the kind and graceful manner in whioh they have discharged a difficult task. My friend, Mr Thomas, has kindly referred to the time when we were fellow labourers in this parish; and I may be permitted to remark that he was one of the most popular curates that I have known at Rhyl (hear, hear). It only remains for me, while repeating the grateful acknowledg- merts of my wife, my family, and myself, to close with what is to me a painful ordeal- to bid you all farewell. It is with intense regret that we part with our friends at Rhyl. It was not promotion, still less was it the love of change, that induced me to sever my connection with a flook endeared to me by so many cherished ties and associations. No; it was the result of a combination of circumstances tedious to recount, but, most of all peihsps, it was owing to a reeling that the time had come or had nearly come, when it would be desirable, in your interest, that I should surrender this most important trust into younger, stronger, and abler hands. Had it been a matter in which we might consult our own inclinations we should never have left Rbvl. But a painful duty had to be discharged and we earnestly hope that what has been a most severe wrench to us may prove a great blessing to you (applause). Once more I thank you most oordially once more I bid you, most affectionately, farewell; and as time and opportunity may not admit of our making a house to house visitation for that purpose, I would now beg you to accept our earnest adieus. May Goi Almighty bless you and yours a thousandfold for all the kindnese you have shown to me and mine. Wherever our lot is cast, wherever we are, may we live as the Lord's redeemed people, then, though we may be separated for a while, we shall meet again at His right hand, where there is fulness of joy and where there are pleasures for evermore (loud cheers). The meeting then terminated.

A seven column supple- ment is given gratis with this issue. ST. DAVID'S DAY AT RHYL. ANNUAL DINNER AT THE ROYAL HOTEL. The anniversary of the Patron Saint of Wales was celebrated at Rhyl with the oustomary dinner at the Royal Hotel. The ohair was ably filled by Mr H. A. Steer, Mr J, Llew. Roe Browne ful- filling the duties of the vice-chair iu a no less satis- factory manner. Among the guests we noticed Messrs S. Perks, J.P., Llew. Lloyd, J.P., J. Dun- can Miller, J.P., J. Lewis Morgan, Girdler, Nelson (Abergele), Capt. Mellor, J. Asher, J. Francis (Denbigh), T. Davies (Thorpe Street), W. J. Kent, J. Talbot, J. D. Asher, A. Sandoe, H. Sandoe Walter Mudd, Geo. Bell, H. T. Robtrts, A. Tor-I kington, W. Evans, F. Wrigley, F. J. Gamlin, James (Prestatvn), F. Wallis, J. P. Powell, &c. 'I he oatering was of the usual high class character, the dinner being served in Mr Lawrence' best style. After dioner the Chairman proposed the customary leyal toasts, which were duly honoured. In pro- posing" The immortal memory of St. David," the Chairman remarked that St. David was connected with the so-called Welsh Church, working ener- getically in its interest some 15 or 1C bundrA1 years ago. Of late there had sprung up a notion that the Lburch was not so active as in prior times. But that found a contradiction in the fact that only the previous night in the great Metropolitan Church, St. Paul s, they bad their own Bishop of St. Asaph preaching a Welsh sermon, one of their deins read- ng one of the lessons, and Sir John Puleston the other. The choir was composed of Welshmen, and the greater part of the congregation also. This service was held on the eve of 6t. David's, and was partly intended commemorate his memory (ap- ilause.) There was, it was true, much difterenoe of opinion as to who St David really was, but it is generally conceded thst he was Archbishop of Mi n- evia, and that be had done a great amount of good in his time (flpplause.) -The foist was honoured in solemn silence.—" The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all denominations," was proposed by Mr J. Duncan Miller, in appropriate terms.— Councillor S. Perks, J.P., proposed "The army and navy and auxiliary forces," which was enthusiasti- cally received, and responded to by Capt. Mellor, Lieut. Roe Browne, Mr J. D. Asher, and Mr James (Prestatyn).—Mr J. Lewis Morgan proposed "The Lord Lieutenant and magistrates of the county," remarking that he believed these gentle- men tried to discharge the duties of their office in the fairest manner possible (applause). —A cordial reception was accorded to the toast, and it was acknowledged by Messrs Ll. Lloyd, S. Perks,"and J. D. Miller. Mr Lloyd proposed Our Membels of Parliament," remarking that Mr Smith aud Mr Robeits were gentlameu who were entitled to their respect in every way (applause.) They wore both nebtlemen of ability and high position, especially in the commercial world. Mr Smith was also a man who has given a life's study to social questio- s. Recently he had sent him a email work by Mr Smith on thb economics of character. He had read the arguments made use of by Mr bmith in that book, and they showed him to be a man ot considerable mental powers, and those mental powers he devoted to their benefit (applause). He (the speaker) would have wished if circumstances would allow of their members to bring under the notice of Parliament matters appertaining more directly to the welfare of their constituency. If that could be done they would find incalculable benefit would ac rue therefrom :applai«n).—The toast wa received with enthusiasm. Mr John Asber proposed: The Rhyl Improvement Commissioners," which was heartily honoured, and responded by the Commis- sioners preisent.-Ur F. Gamlin proposed The town and trade of Rbyl," aiadimessr,, T. Davies and H. Sandoe replied. Other toasts followed, but owing to the great pressure on our space, we are compelled to curtail our report considerably. The proceedings were enlivened with songs, duets, &c., by Messrs W. Evans, H. T. Roberts, F. Gamlin, Geo. Bell, Francis (Denbigh), and a convivial and enjoyable evening was spent.

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THE FLiJN F& DUNBIUtL HOUNDS I WILL MELT Tuesday, March 11, Henllys, Nr. Llanfair. Friday, „ 14, Pontryffydd. at 11 o'clock, a.m. at 11 o'clock, a.m.

RHYL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. Th monthly meeting of the Rhyl Improvement Commneiooera was held at the Board-room, Town Hall. on Monday. Present: Mr Llewelyn Lloyd (chairman), Rev. J. Rowland Thomas, Major Penn, Messrs. Thomas Ellis, P. M. Williams, J. H. Ellis, T. Davies, W. J. Kent, Jos. William*, Richard Jones, Abel Jones, E. W. Keatinge, R. D. Roberts (Nlwrog), J. B. Linnel, George A. Ta- verner, the Town Clerk (Mr Arthur Rowlandt), the Surveyor (Mr Robert Hughes), and the Medical Offioer (Dr. A. Eyton Lloyd). THE BA.TKPA.YBBS' xawnto, The Chairman said he would juet formally and shortly report he had received a requisition, signed by 60 people, representing to be ratepayers and owners of property in Rhyl, asking him to oall a public meeting of ratepayers, to consider the come. tery question and foreshore improvements. He accordingly took the responsibility of oalling the meeting, which took place on Tuesday evening, and at which a resolution was past adverse to the site of cemetery selected by the Board, and another resolution was past requesting him to oall a further meeting, which he complied with. PBXVEMTIOX BETTILIL nlAJr allSIt." The Surveyor, in his monthly report, stated that the work of levelling the sandhills, opposite Miss Milligan s house, bad been commenced that MOI ulng. In reply to a member, Mr E. W. Keatinge said he might say that the board had already voted a sum of money for the purpose. Mr Kent: The matter does not arise on the Sur- veyor's report. Mr Moityn Williams I say it does. Mr Abel Jones: I hope that you will keep these two gentlemen in order, Mr Chairman. They are oommenoing already. Let us go to business. The Chairman There was nothing to eall for tha remark now. Mr Jones Prevention is better than core. The Surveyor's report was then adopted. THE BUILDING BYB-LAW8. On the reading of the minutes of the Road and Foreshore Committee, approving of building line proposed to be adopted by Mr R. Neil, on the Plas- tirion Estate, Mr R D. Roberts said he considered it his duty to protest against the stringency of the bye-laws. The Chairman It is no use your doing so. Mr Roberts said he would give notice that ha would, at the next meeting, propose that thesa foolish, stringent, ridioalous laws be ignored. They were stopping the trade of the town. People were asking to be allowed to put up buildings, and cou'd not do so owing to these bye-laws. They were a laughing stock to the oountry. Mr Richard Jones was quite in sympathy with what had been said by Mr R. D. Roberts. He bad, at the Road Committee, endeavoured to ascer* tain who was responsible for the compilation of these bye-laws, and [the answer he received was "Nobody" (laughter). Mr Abel Jones: Mr Wm. Williams was ohair- man of the committee that drew them up. If the work of the committee is going to be pulled to pieoes in this manner, I think we had better dis- solve the Board altogether. Tbe matter then dropped. THft ALEXANDRA HoSprriL SOT-WAT. The Road and Foreshore Committee reported that the formal plan for annexation to agreement re Alexandra Hospital was passed. Mr Abel Jones said he believed there was a strong feeling in the town against allowing this jub-way, and asked if it was not possible to withdraw their consent, the Chairman replying in the negative. THB COMMISSIONERS AND THB GAS OOITPAWT. The Clerk reported having had a oopy of the Gas Company's Articles of Association, which did not con- tain any special powers, as to laying down of mains, and the Seoretary of the Company had acknowledged they had no saoh statutory powers. He was in- structed to write, expressing the dissatisfaotiou of the committee with the company, in oonseqaenco of their refusal to lay down a main to the end of Russell-road. Major Penn said that while he was anxious that the town should derive all the benefit possible from the Gas Company, he would like to know whether there was reasonable prospect if the company laid down mains in that part of the town of their receiving any return, 'lhey could not be expected to lay down additional mains unless they get some- thing for it. Mr Richard Jones believed the Gas Company showed a great want of respect to the Board in the attitude they had adopted. When they wanted the mains extended to Yale-road, private owners had to contribute for doing the work. Ijnless the com- pany saw a prospect of a return of 17 per oent. on everything they did, they would get nothing from. them. He moved that a vote of censure be passed on the company. The Chairman I do not think thatfis necessary, the Clerk has already written a very strong letter to the company. Mr Thomas Ellis said he was very glad to see one of the directors of the company present, and he hoped he would convey to his colleagues the wishes of the Board in this matter. He regarded the Gaa Company as business people who should open their shop for custom from all quarters. Therefore the directors should not look so olosely to their own in- terests. If they speculated a little, although the return might not be immediate, it would pay them in time. The dividend they now received was am- ply large enough, although perhaps the directors would tell them they were only receiving ten per oent. Major Penn: I beg your pardon, they will not tell you that. As one of the directors, I know the compauy are perfectly willing to lay down their pipes everywhere possible. But the Board of Directors must take into consideration the interest* of those whom they represent, and they will not do anything unless they see their way clear to do it. Mr Thos. Ellis said they all knew that the Gas Company in this town paid very fairly. He would be very glad if they paid 20 per cent, but out of such a profitable concern the town ought to get a little benefit. He did not think theyfwere asking too much in endeavouring to get the company to ex- tend their main in Russell road, so that the road may be lighted up, and he hoped Major Penn would be kind enongh to influence the directors to agree to extending the main as soon as possible. Major Penn That is all very well. The minutes were confirmed. PROPOSED lBTTY AND LANDINO STAGS AT FOlTD. At a meeting of the Road and Foreshore Com- mittee, a letter was read from the Board of Trade, enclosing plan of proposed jetty and landing stage at Foryd, by Messrs. Redhead and Son, and asking for any observations the Commissioners might like to make thereon. It being considered that the jetty projected on the foreshore owned by the Com- missioners, the meeting was adjourned in the hope of arranging an interview with Mr Redhead. At the next meeting a telegram was received from Mr Redhead, stating that he was too ill to attend. The Town Surveyor pointed out a discrepancy between the block plan and the detail plan, and it was re- solved to postpone the consideration of the subject until such a time as Mr Redhead would be able to meet the committee. At a subsequent meeting the Town Surveyor reported having had an interview with Mr Redhead, and in the course of the con- versation was informed by him that the Board of Trade had granted him a lease of the portion of the foreshore in queetion. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Board of Trade for an explanation. At a further meeting the Clerk read correspondenee be- tween himself and the Board of Trade and the Com- missioners of Woods and Forests on the subject, from which it transpired that a lease was in June, 1878, granted to Messrs. Redhead and Son of this particular portion of the foreshore for the purpose of a jetty and lauding stage, the Board of Trade having been given to understand that the Commis- sioners would offer no objection to it. The oommit- tee believing that no part of the foreshore should pass from the control of the Commissioners, recom- mended that an application be made to the Commis- sioners of Woods and Forrests for a transfer of the lease granted to Messrs. Redhead and Son, to the Commissioners, with a promise to assist Messrs. Redhead in every way possible, having regard to the proper navigation of the river. Mr T. Ellis explained that it ffwas proposed to take the structure more seaward than any previoua construction at Foryd, aad the oommittee were afraid thit at the particular spot it was proposed to be plaoed, it would form an obstruction to the navi- gation of the river. The committee were of opinion that a better position would be at the point of the old pier, where it could be taken to sufficient depth of water could be obtained without interfering with the navigation. It was proposed that the Woods and Forrests* Commissioners be at the same time asked their price for the foreshore on the whole of the river frontage to Foryd. This, together with the recommenda- tions of the committee, was agreed to. THE WEST PARADE EXTBNSION. At a meeting of the Road and Foreshore Com- mittee, the Clerk reported that only one tender had been reoeived for the work of extending the West Promenade, viz., that of Mr Joseph Williams, builder, for 2825. This amount being greatly in excess cf the Surveyor's estimate of the oost, it was recommended that the work be carried out by and under the directions of the Town Surveyor, under the guidance and instructions of this committee. Mr Thomas Ellis sÜd the committee, being strongly of opinion that the work could be carried out for the sum estimated by the Surveyor, viz., 14650, had resolved to take th work in hind thelQ