The Rhyl Advertiser

WEAK SIGHT. Henry Laurance's jMPROVED gPECTACLES 44, Mutton Garden, London. J. B. GOUGH, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, 6 AND 7, HIGH STREET, RHYL, BEGS to inform those troubled with Defective Vision that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT FOR RHYL FOB HENRYLAURANCE'S IMPROVED SPECTACLES These Spectacles are Clear and Cool, never tire the Eye, and whilst subduing all Inflammatory Symp- toms, Assist, Strengthen, and Preserve the Sight Hundreds of Testimonials have been received testi- fying to the efficacy of these Spectacles, which have proved in many cases beneficial when all others have failed: SIR'JULIUS BENEDICT, 2, Manchester Square London, W writes: I have tried the principal Opticians in London without success, but your spectacles suit me admir- ably, both for reading and walking. The clearness of your glasses as compared with others is really supris- ing. I shall tit all times recommend them." C. B. RADCLIFFE, Esq., M.D., Cavendish Square, London, W., Consulting Physician to the Westmin- ster Hospital, writes "Your spectacles are highly appreciated by me, and are a great improvement on my old ones, and suite my sight better. JOHN DEATH, Esq., J.P., Cambridge, late Mayor of Cambridge, writes: I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the excellence of your spectacles. I shall strongly recommend them to my friends who may require the use of glasses." A further lenghtened list of testimonials gratis on opplication to the Sole Agent for Rhyl, J. B. GOUGH, Jeweller and Optician, 6 and 7, High Street. All spectacles stamped H. L. F. jp R Y C E L EWIS, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, 26, BODFOR STREET, RHYL. Mr F. P. LEWIS has much pleasure in informing hi numerous customers, that having given up the whole- sale, he has added to the Tailoring business a FIRST CLASS HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT, which will be under his personal superintendance The designs will be found equal to those shewn by the WEST END LONDON HOUSES. Lincoln and Bennett's and Christy' I'i, Silk and Felt Hats. Dent's and best Paris Kid Gloves. Select designs in Ties, Shirts,- Collars, Scarves, &C Dressing Gowns. Travelling Hugs, &c., LATE SHEARD & Co. TO THE PUBLIC. BOOTS! BOOTS 1 j JOHN AMOS, i BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER I 8a, Sussex Street, (OPPOSITE- GEORGE HuTEL,) I: F RHYL. A LARGE STOCK OF ¡ Winter Boots and Shoes, » h. Of the Latest Patterns, from the leading firms in England, At Reasonable Prices. The Largest Stock in town to select from An inspection is invited. Men's and Bey's Strong Boots in Great Variety BESPOKE ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. The Cheapest Shop in Town J. & P. WILLIAMS, 36, WELLINGTON ROAD, RHYL, C arrriage Builders, Wheel wrights, & General Smiths. All repairs entrusted to J. & P. WILLIAMS will be neatly executed and promptly attended. ALSO C OOD SHOEING FORGE. DWAltD QWEKS, BUTCHER, 8, WATER STREET, RHYL (OPPOSITE SUSSEX STREET) Families supplied with the Best Quality of Bee Mutton, Lamb, Veal, and Pork. All Orders Promptly Attended To. Fine Flavoure Pork Suasages. THOMAS OWENS, BUTCHER AND GAME DEALER, 19, WELLINGTON ROAD, RHYL. M-3at and Game of the best quality always in Stock. A good supply of Game, from the estate of H. R. Hughes, Esq Kinmel, Orders],' promptly attended to. MARINA HOUSE, WATER STREET AND CPtESCEiNT. ROAD (Facing the Promenade), RHYL, NORTH WALES T G H OI CHOOI ±1 OB Commerical am1, Middle Class Educatio,.<. PRINCIPAL: MR. F. GEORGE PRATT. BODFOR STREET, RHYL. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. HENRY STRAWSON IN thanking the public for past favours conferred upon lvm, begs to announce that he has DISPOSED of his Business as Fishmonger, Poulterer, Game Dealer, Fruiterer, &c., heretofore carried on by him at 18, Bodfor-street, Rhyl, to MR HARRY MUDD, Wholesale Fish Merchant, late of Grimsby, to whom he confidently recommends his numerous patrons and friends, and trusts he will receive the kind support which has been accorded to himself. HARRY MUDD IN taking to the said business begs to announce that the same will be carried on by him at the above address, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the favours so liberally bestowed upon his pre- decessor, and trusts that from his experience as a Wholesale and Retail Fish Dealer, and his extensive acquaintance with the Best Markets, combined with strict personal attention to all Orders entrusted to him, and the prompt execution thereof, together with moderate prices, to mrit a large share of their patronage and support. 18, Bodfor Street, Rhyl, November 30th, 1879. FOR T EA, COFFEE, pROVISIONS AND ITALIAN GOODS, GO TO E. P. JONES, FAMILY GROCER, TEA AND PROVISION DEALER, Plain and Fancy Bread Baker, ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN, BAGILLT, FLINT, CONNAH'S QUAY, AND WATER STREET, RHYL. TEA!! TEA!! TEA!! OUR Stock of Tea at Water Street, Rhyl, is one of, if not the largest, best, and cheapest in North Wales; and we beg of those who have been in the habit of purchasing from the London and Liver- pool Houses, to give us a TRIAL, and COMPARE our QUALITY with theirs, feeling assured the result will be in our favour. We sell Good Tea Is 4d. per Pound. Good Congou Is 8d. „ Strong, Full-flavoured at 2s Excellent, at 2s Gd. Strictly Fine, at 3s Finest Imported, at 3s 4d. Our Stock consists of every article that is generally onnected with the Grocery and Provision trade. Fine home-cured HAMS and BACON. Stilton, Cheddar, Cheshire, and other CHEESE. Huntley, Palmer's, Peek, Frean, and Co's., and other BISCUITS. JAMS, JELLIES, &c., of the best quality. Special arrangements made with Institutions, Hotels, and Restaurants. Orders by Post or otherwise, kindly entrusted to us, shall be promptly attended to. P S.-Goods delivered by own Van to the sur- rounding districts once a week; Town four times a day. E. P. JONES, Proprietor. J. W. ROgE, Manager. GORDON & CO., 1G, MARK LANE, LONDON, E.C. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS AND SHIPPERS. DEPOT FOR THIS DISTRICT: JOSEPH TURNER, GROCER 7, QUEN-STREET, RHYL. GORDON & Co.'s STAR WINES and SPIRITS have to a large extent monopolized the custom of the best Judges, and it will be observed by the accompanying List that these really first-class Wines and Spirits are little if any, higher in Price than those ordinarily brought before the public, where low price is their only recommendation. Connoisseurs find these Wines and Spirits match- less in every desirable quality, and Economists find a very considerable saving by using the Star Brand. Sherries from Spain. Per Per Star Brand Bottle. Dozen. No. 1. A Fruity Wine,Pale, Golden Brown 1/6 17/ No. 2. A rich full bodied. ••• 2/ 22 Ports from Pottuyal. No. 12. A Stout Fruity Sound Wine, 5 years in wood 1/9 20/ No. 13. A good character 2/ 23/ Spanish Ports. No. 19. Not having our Trade Mark, but per- fectly sound and pure, 1/3 per bottle, and 14/ per dozen. Clarets froll France. No. 21. A well natured Wine, with much body and colour 1/ 11 6 No. 22. A well natured Wine, possess- ing much vinous character 1/4 10 Champagnes. Brand on Cork Per Per Pint Case No. 30. No label; very good Wine 1/7 40/ No. 31. Carte Rose," very choice and delicate 2/2 50/ SPIRITS. Brancliesfrom Cognac. Star Brand Per Per Bottle Doz. No. 43. 33 under proof, Pale or Brown 3 G 42/ No. 45. 17 under proof, Pale or Brown 4/ 48/ Brandies-Xot Cognac. No. 51. 33 underproof, Pale or Brown 2/6 30/ No. 53.17 under proof, Pale or Brown 3/ 36/ Whitskey-Scotch. No. 55. 33 underproof 2/3 27/ No. 57. Proof 3/ 36/ Whiskey-Irish. No. 60. 33 under proof 2/3 27/ No. 62. Proof 3/ 36/ Gin. No. 66. Sweetened or Unsweetened 2/ 24/ No. 68. Sweetened or Unsweetened 2/6 29/ Rums. No. 69. 33 under proof 2/3 27/ No. 71. Proof 3/ 36/ Salts & Co., Burton Ales on draught from the wood from 4d. per quart. Bottled Ales and Stout. JOHN EDWARDS, Joiner, Builder, & Cabinet Maker, 26, WELLINGTON ROAD, RHYI Every description of Work undertaken. ESTIMATES GIVEN. gClE~N C E QL ASSES, IX CONNECTION WITH THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT. Local Com mitt to MR. S. PERKS, Chairman. MR. WYNNE, Treasurer. REV. D. MACGEEOOK, Secretary. Mr E. Powell Jones, Mr J. Rliydwen Jones, Mr Ainsworth, Rev. E. Lloyd Jones, Major Peun, Mr Mostyn Williams, Dr. Wolstenholme, Together with the Teachers of the various Classes. The Local Committee have much pleasure in an- nouncing the following arrangements for the season 1879-80:- Tuesday-Inorganic Chemistry, by W. BAKSTOW CAKSTAIRS, M.B. and C.M.. member of the Council, Edinburgh University, at 7 o'clock.—Elementary Botany, R, by ME. OWES THOMAS. Thursday—Drawing by MI;. NOBBURY, 7—8. -Physiology by ME. E. LLOYD WILLIAMS, 8. Friday—Advanced Botany, by REV. J. OtnvKN JOSES, B.A., at 6 p.m.—Geology at 7-15. Music by Mr DAVIES, Teacher at National School, 8-15. lee. lis. 6d., paid in advance. It is expecotcdtha popular Lectures will be give a during the session, to which students will be admitted free. Intending students are requested to give in their names to the Teachers as early as possible. The Committee are prepared to open other CIHN.H if a sufficient number of stideuts present themselves. Any further information will be given by Mr WYNNE, Traasurer, Bath-street; or I y the Secretary REV. D. MACGREGOK. s T.* ASAPH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER, W. EAS fERBY, B.A., Ll.D. THE duties of this School will be llESUMED on MONDAY, F £ BKUARY 2nd. A class is being formed for the Matriculation Examination of the Umversity of London, Jane 1881. Classes also will be formed for the Medical Registration Examinations in the latter halt of 1880; and for the Cambridge Local Examinations in December 1880. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, for the Preliminary Law Exam. ination, and for that of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Application to be made to Dr. EASTERBY, from whom terms and other particulars may be had. MR. HALLIFIELD begs to anno unce that he is open to engagements as. PIANIST for Con- certs, Entertainments, ;or Evening Parties. -Address, STATIONERS' HALL, RHYL. TO BUILDERS. WOOD ROAD, OUT OF WARREN ROAD, RHYL. TENDERS are invited for the erection of EIGHT JL HOUSES in the above road. Plans, &c., can be obtained by applying to R. E. HUGHES, 21, Bedford street, Rhyl. Tenders to be sent per post, prepaid, on or before Saturday, the 20th inst., to MR. JOHN HAGUE, 241, Manchester road, Hollingwood, Oldham. WOOD ROAD OUT OF WARREN STREET, RHYL. THE time for sending in Tenders for 8 Houses in Wood Road, is extended to Saturday the 27th inst. RICHARD E. HUGHES, Architect. 21, Bedfor Street, Rhyl; COCOA HOUSE TOKENS"for distribution among the Poor may be had at the COCOA HOUSE, 40, HIGH STREET. Price one penny each. HAY ON SALE. griWO STACKS of well-harvested HAY.—For further particulars apply at Mr FAIRCLOUGH'S Office, St Asaph. WANTED a respectable well-educated YOUTH as an Apprentice to the Grocery and Pro- vision Trade.-Apply to E. P. JONES, 7,Water-street, Rhyl. TO BE SOLD (cheap) a light 2-wheel TRAP. —To be seen at MESSES J. & P. WILLIAMS, Smiths, 36, Wellington road, Rhyl. /f-ANCHESTER CO RPORATION iVJL CONCENTRATED.MANUER, made from URINE and SOLID EXCREMENT, mixed with BLOOD, BONES, FISH, and DRIEDIANIMAL MATTER. The SALTS of AMMONIA, the SOLUBLE and INSOLUBLE PHOSPHATES of the URINE and EXCREMENT, together with the POTASH SALTS, are all preserved, and exist together in the same form as in GUANO. Delivered at any Railway or Canal Station in quantities of not less than two tons, at £3 per ton. Apply to HY. WHILE Y, Supt., Health Dept., MANCHESTER; or to Mr R. P. JONES,George and Dragon,Flint or Mr S. DAVIES, Bryntirion, Bodfari, Rhyl, Agents. N~3LI SII PRE SB YTE RI AN CHAPEL BEIGHTON ROAD, RHYL. REV. J. OGWEN JONES, B.A., Resident Minister. Services, Morning at 10-30; Evening, at 6-30. Colection at each Service. JPNGLISH -WESLEYAN C HAPEL BRIGHTON ROAD, RHYL. REV. E. LLOYD JONES. Resident Minister. Services—Sunday, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Wed- nesday, 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Fridays at 7 p.m NGLISH BAPTIST CL-IAPEL ri-i SUSSEX STREET. THE REV. DUNCAN MACGREGOR, MINISTEE, Sunday Services, Morning at 11 Evening at 6-30 Tuesday Evenings at 7. As the maintenance of Public Worship is entirely supported by FREE OFFERINGS, a collection is made at each Sunday's services. j^NGLISII ^O NT GREG AT ION A L QrtURCH L'J I ——— WATElt STEEET. REV A. FRANCIS, Will Preach NEXT SUNDAY": Morning, at 11, Evening at 6.30.

NOTHING IS CHEAP, WRICH IS NOT GOOD. Poor articles are always dear, however low the priev, Remember this and pause with fear, before yott buy, think twice. At EDWARD OWENS, Water Street, You'll find this Christmas, famous meat. Rhyl! you can have a choice No ill bred, ill fed, meat is there, The beef he has on hand, is rare, At a becoming price. Such Scots, in fact may not be found, In any shop for miles around As at 8, Water Street: Prime mutton, there you'll also find, And pork, of the most handsome kind, The very best of meat. It is a pleasure to make known, What is at Edward Owens shoivn ¥ With Scotch Polled Heifers," I begiu, These should your admiration win, Each one is four year old This kind the London butchers prize, Their customers are mostly wise, Hence beef like this is sold. But by th' bye, I have not said, By whom these splendid .beasts were fed, Which I will do right quick His name, and address is below, A gentleman whom plenty know, C. Armstrong, Bryn Kenrick. The next are twelve Welsh Wethers, fed By J. G. Gratton, who is said. To excel more and more These four year old are most sublime, And certainly, you'll say they're prime, Their home was Voryd FllkT. Six Shropshire Downs you next can see, All Wethers, of a certainty, From Gratton they too come: These perfect sheep are quite a show, To see the sight, all Rhyl should go, Friends I have a quarter home. Four Porkers special f d" you'll prize In weight, they're just The London size" They 're by T. Roberts fed From Gwaenysgor, these beauties hail, And at this moment are on sale, With all that I have said. At Edward Owens, WaterStieet, (The number's 8), there's splendid meat, To gratify your sight: And I am bold enough to say, You'll only have a price to pay, Most moderate and right.

TO OUR READERS. In the beginning of the New Year we shall pre- sent our numerous readers with a beautiful two-coloured sheet Almanack: +

TORY INTRIGUES at St. ASAPH Hating the light is no new feature of the Tories. From hatred to persecution is but a step, and when Tories think they can safely take the step they generally do so. Here are facts at which the ears of men may well tingle. Dr. EASTERBY, the head of the St. Asaph Grammar School, is universally known as one of the most successful teachers of the day. His school occupies the fmt place in North Wales, and judging by what even opponents say the teaching of the school is of a very high order. If there be any school in Wales which amply fulfils the object of its existence that school is the St. Asaph Grammar School under the care of Dr. EASTERBY. Whether looked at by the number of passes or by the thoroughness of the teaching, or by the healthy and invigor- ating moral and intellectual influence at work in the school, it will be at once manifest to any fair observer that North Wales ought to be proud of having such a teacher in its midst. In fact we have often wondered why a gentle- man of such marked ability and efficiency would consent to remain in the seclusion of a Welsh town. But Dr. EASTERBY has one great fault, a fault known publicly, a most damaging fault. Listen all ye powers and poten- tates-Dr. EASTERBY is a Liberal! He dares to think for himself and is not afraid to defend Mr GLADSTONE. He even spoke on the same platform as Mr GLADSTONE and that although a ma-jority of the governors of the St. Asaph Grammar School are Tories. How dreadful! Why should Dr. EASTERBY not do as other people in the world, sell his conscience for favour and a salary. To punish him for being a man and not a tool, a freeman and not a slave, some of the governors of the school have for a considerable time past been busily engaged in petty underhand persecution. They cannot impeach his integrity, or deny his ability, or say the school does not prosper. So they simply declare they are not satisfied" with him. Most likely not. The wonder would be if they were. Darkness and ignorance are seldom satisfied with light and knowledge, but the governors had better clearly understand they are not appointed to carry out their own whims, or to make the school a means of advancing their political opinions. They arc appointed by the parish to represent the mind of the parish. They had better understand moreover that their action is now being noised about all over the country. If persisted in it will be at once brought before the House of Commons and will do infinite damage to the Tories. If their object is to annoy Dr. EASTERBY they could not adopt a more efficient way to make him a man of national fame and influence. We are almost sorry they are now backing out from the awkward position in which they have placed themselves. Men of even the most ordinary common sense would have known that 11 not being satisfied was no plea for the summary dismissal of a great and a good man. They would also know that unless Dr. EASTERBY does harm to the school either by his character, or by lack of service, they have not the power to dismiss him and even if they bad the power they would raise about them- ] selves a storm of indignation before which they would certainly be swept away from having any influence or authority in the school. There was a time when arrogant and ignor- ant men could do such things quietly but those days are past, and already hundreds of papers are blazing abroad the petty spite and mean intrigues of a few governors. We are delighted to know that the parish of St. Asaph stands by Dr. EASTERBY. Many of the best men also have openly pronounced in his favour, and in consequence the governors are allowing the matter quietly to drop. No doubt their open hostility will now be changed into petty persecution of Dr. EASTERBY. And in a imeaking fashion all means will be taken to undermine his influence, but that is a little game which always burns the fingers of the players. They go too far and generally find themselves before a court of justice. We can tell the governors that every act of theirs will now be watched with eagle eyes, and whenever any mean trick is found out it will be mercilessly exposed. Their first step has shown to the nation what they would do if they had the power. We hope the Tories will look after their governors, and teach them better manners. Toryism seemed to be gaining a little ground, but this act has damaged it terribly, and if persisted in will make the Tories a hissing and a byword to all. We congratulate Dr. EASTERBY on what has taken PLACJ and would remind him of the life-long annoyance suffered by the late Dr. ARNOLD, of Rugby, for no other reason than for his being in advance of his life. It is not Liberals alone who bear tcsl,imony to his ability and sterling worth, but Tories who have any fairness readily de- clare their high appreciation of his merits. It is quite refreshing to see one man daring to speak and act for himself. Here in Rhyl we hare many men who go about with a muzzle hare many men who go about with a muzzle on them. Church muzzles, shop muzzles, society muzzles, clique muzzles, chapel muzzles, and so forth. If you speak and act what you believe you will lose your place, or our favour, or our patronage. Most men fear and become cowardly sneaks, begging pardon for living. Here and there is found a man like Dr. EASTERBY, who shews the world that it is a far more important thing for the world to know what he thinks of them, than what they think of him. So after this if people wish their boys to grow up brave high-spirited men they will send them to Dr EASTERBY, and at the earliest moment turn out the bigoted governors, who themselves being as blind as bats hate the light and seek to smother its blessed iufluence.

THE POOR. To the Editor of the RHYL ADVERTISER. SIR,-I am glad something is being doue in the shape of raising funds to relieve the deserving poor of our town. Last week I read in your issue that the Chairman" of the lBoard had given a banquet tj his brother- Commissioners, and pleased I was to un- derstand that all passed off well. Now f have a sug- gestion to throw out. Could not the worthy Chair- man call together the aged poor of the town, and give them a good dinner, say on New Year's day ? I am sure that this act on the part of the Major would be greatly appreciated. Hoping that he will adopt this suggestion, I remain, yours truly, A SYMPATHISER.

NEWS NOTES. DOES Sir Frederick Roberts, now cooped up in Cabul, find himself any better off to-day because he would not allow professional correspon- dents in camp ? Is it not just pos- sible that energetic war correspondents who always carry their eyes and ears about them, ani who frequently endanger their lives by giving themselves a roving commission to seek for infor- mation, would have picked up some intelligence respecting Mahomed Jan's army which has turned the tables in Afghanistan in such a short time ? THE new penny postage-stamp, which the authorities of the Post Office are about to issue, is described as being a great improvement upon the present stamp in form, the colour being lighter and more cheerful than the brick-dust red with which letter-writers are familiar, while the Queen's bust is also said to show much more clearly. It is also satisfactory to hear that the gum is of better quality than the gum on the backs of the stamps now in use. A peculiarity of the new stamp is that, being printed in a fugitive colour, it cannot be cleaned. THE number of people always anxious to better themselves" is brought strikingly out by advertisements. For the post of superin- tendent of Epping Forest, there were 200 appli- cants,and the choiceof the Corporation of London, who must have found it no easy matter to decide, fell upon Mr. Alexander McKenzie, who had been engaged for more than five-and-twenty years in the laying out and superintendence of estates in various parts of the kingdom, as well as parks and public gardens in the metropolis. Mr McKenzie is now superintendent of 6000 acres. MR. BRIGHT has so frequently expressed him- self in terms of high admiration of the United States, and the working of its free institutions, that he re- ceived an invitation from President Haves to visit America. He has felt constrained to decline the invitation, but he has not bated one jot or tittle of the love and respect he entertains for that country. He asserted, in his speech at Rochdale, that the discovery of America was the greatest event in the world's history, which places Columbus on a very lofty pedestal indeed. By the Cape mail fuller details have come to hand of the capture of Moirosi's stronghold but what the country is now most anxious to hear about, as regards South Africa, is the capture of Secocoeni's stronghold. As Colonel Rowland's attempt failed chiefly on account of scarcity of water, it was arranged that the present operations should commence by a dash of the mounted Iione at night to seize the water traffic in Secocoeni's valley. On this preliminary being accom- plished, the mounted men were to await the arrival of the main body, consisting of a strong brigade of all arms. This was to attack from the western side, while three companies, advancing from the coast, supported by 7000 Swazies, would scale the mountain at the back of Secocoeni's town, and, descending, would co-operate with the western force. In addition, numbers of native levies were to be stationed at different points to divert the attention of the eremy, and prevent his escape. THE Lancet, in an article on the Shir pur can- tonments, says that the barracks, built by Shere Ali, and so recently occupied by the Afghan soldiers, were found in an exceedingly filthy and dilapidated state, minus windows and doors, iLe roofs and floors covered with filth of all kinds. Surgeon-Major Foster ordered the flooring to be taken up, the whole of the buildings cleane-l, fumigated, and whitewashed prior to occupation, doors, windows, and woodwork being brought fro n the dismantled Bala fTissar to render them habitable.

THE MORGELL PROBATE CASE. The Morgell probate case, decided on the 12th inst., is only another illustration of the story told so cynically by George Eliot in Middlemarob." Miss Morgell, who died in her eightieth year, had in her earlier years to work for her living as a governess. Very late in life she became possessed of a large estate, and made a will in favour of a certain Mr. Hilliard, an Irish barrister, to whose exertions she believed her fortune to be due. She also made Mr. Hilliard her steward, faelot-um. and general manager, and provided for him in the most liberal manner. She herself resided in Versailles, and while there made the acquaintance of a Polish gentle- man named Szymanski and his wife. After this her feelings towards Mr. Hilliard began to change, and she ultimately executed a will which practically disinherited him, and left her property to a distant relative. This testament Mr. Hilliard has attempted to upset, on the ground that it was procured by the undue influence of the Szymanskia. It seems, however, that tha Szymanskis have in no way profited by Mias Morgell's will, and that, as between themselves and Mr. Hilliard, there is no ground for suggesting that they attempted to supplant him in their own behalf. The whole story is a very pitiful one, and it can only be said that, of the many miseries attendant upon friendless old age, not the least is the worry and anxiety involved in a last will and testament.

A CLERICAL SCANDAL. Lord Penzance had before him a very painful case under the Church Discipline Act. The defendant was a clergyman, 83 years of age, and who for thirty years past has been vicar of his parish. The allegations against him were to the effect that for some time past he has been given to habits of intoxication, and that his conduct is a scandal and disgrace. The reverend gentleman appeared in person, and Lord Penzance, after listening to what be had to say, and reproving him for the eccentricities of demeanour and bearing which he displayed, had to end by order- ing him out of court. His lordship very properly described the proceedings as a painful exhibition. Such they are (remarks the Observer) in more senses than one. Intemperance is not a vice which usually develops itself at the age of 80, and there can be little doubt that the unfortunate clergyman whose con- duct has been impugned is as much unfitted, from extreme age as from any other cause, to discharge his duties. It is unfortunate that in the Church there should be no sufficient method of providing for incumbents who:-e retire- ment on the ground of old a.e is advi.-able both in their own interests and in those of their parishioners. Of course the provision of pensions for clergymen thus retirirg would somewhat conflict with the theory that the rector is a freeholder, and, as such, entitled to a life estate. But, after all, scandals should be avoided at any cost, and the prosecution of an octogenarian for what is, when all is said and done, a purely physical weakness, can hardly be considered an edify- ing proceeding.

CARGOES IN BULK. In consequence of the great loss of Atlantic cargo steamers within the past three months through cargoes of wheat in bulk shifting and causing them co capsize and founder, there is not only an extensive movement in the north of England on the part of the ship- masters but also among iron steamship owners them- selves, who are their own underwriters, to put an end to the mischief. Mr. W. Dickinson, of the Quayside, Newcastle, an extensive iron shipowner, has got the support of a large number of owners, and at the next annual meeting of the Marine Association to be held on February 20 a resolution prepared by that gentle- man will be submitted that a bye-law be passed to compel all grain shipments to be made in bags to pre- vent vessels shifting their cargoes at sea. The co-t of bags would be trifling. They could be re-sold at nearly cost price in England or they might be reserved for future voyages. The weight of those bags would be very little, not much more than that of the modern shifting boards now in use, and which have proved quite insufficient to keep cargoes steady.

INTERNATIONAL PRIZE ESSAY.-In accordance wit h a resolution taken five years ago, the King of the Belgians, it is announced, again offers a prize of 25,000f., or S1250, for the encouragement of literature, the competition being open to writers of all nationalities. The subject of the work for 1880 is "Means for the Improvement of Harbours on Low and Sandy Coasts, such as those of Belgium. Foreign writers must send in their essays to the Ministry of the Interior at Brus- sels on or before January 1, 1881. The award will be made by a jury of seven persons, consisting of three Belgians and four foreigners of different nationalities, who will be appointed by the King. The successful work will be published by the Belgian Government in 1882.

ST. ASAPH COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY, Dec. 19th.Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., Judge. The number of new plaints entered were 105; sum- monses after judgment, 5 plaints transferred from Ruthin Court for hearing, 10; replevin, 1 total, 121. A number of shareholders in theCerrig-y-Drnidion railway were sued for arrears of calls upon their shares which they had neglected to p.iy up, and now they allowed judgment to go bydefault. THE CHESTER TORIES AND THEIR TRIP TO RHYL. Mr John Smith, auctioneer and refreshment con- tractor, Wellington road, Rhyl,sued the Rhyl Winter Gardens Company, (Limsted) and Alderman W. Mayemor Williams, and Mr W. H. Churton, as representing the Chester Constitutional Association, to recover the sum of 1:48 19s 4dfor provisions supplied by him on the occasion of the annual trip of the Chester Constitutional Association to Rhyl, on the 1st September last, to a number of the members who were unable to obtain dinner and accomodationat the Winter Gardens. Mr Webb (Messrs Louis, Edwards, and Co.) ap- peared for the plaintiff; Mr W. R. William represented the Winter Gardens Company, and Mr E. Swetenham barrister, was for Messrs W. M. Williams and Churton. Mr Webb, in opening the case, said this claim arose out of a dinner given in feonour of Mr Raikes at the Rhyl Winter Gardens. It seemed that the Rhyl Winter Gardens Company had made some arrange- ments to entertain the Conservatives of Chester at dinner, and they came down in larger numbers than were expected. Some communication was made to Mr Smith by the secretary, he believed,to prepare himself for any emrgency, and many persons whe could not get accommodation at the gardens were sent to Mr Smith's to have their dinner. There was great conf u sion in consequence of the unexpected numbers that attended On the morning' of the day a telegram w is sent from Chester to Rhyl to say that there were 1,Lilll extra coming, and that turned out to be the case. In consequence of the confusion there were not sufficient tickets issued in the first instance to show the persons that they were entitled to their dinners. During the confusion, when persons were crowding into Mr Smith's place at the Arcade, which he had taken for the purpose, Mr Smith hardly knowing what he should do and how far he might go from the order which had been given him by Mr Devine, secretary to the Winter Gardens Company, either Mr Devine or one of the other defendants, so he (Mr Webb) was instructed, told Mr Smith he might rest easy th at the defendant, Mr Maysmor Williams would see him paid. In consequence of that Mr Smith supplied all the persons whom he could find belonging to the ex- cursion from Chester, with dinner, not strictly with the tickets which had been provided, but with tickets to identify and to show he had supplied din- ners. Some of the tickets were marked by Dr. Girdlestone, of Rhyl—his initials on plain paper, he acting on the understanding, the authority whch he had received, he believed from members of the Con- servative Association. When the affair was nil over, Mr Smith's bill was rather large, and he took it first of all to the secretary of the Winter Gardens Company and asked what he should do. He was told the company were sending their bills into the Conserva- tive Association, to Mr Churton, lie though;, and if lie preferred Mr Devine would send his bill in along with other bills in Rhyl, of a much smaller amount. These bills were sent to Mr Churton and re: tirned to Mr Devine with a cheque for £228. It was under. stood that Mr Devine offered Mr Smith the sum "f 11 which he refused to take, being disproportionate I the amount, and after that he was called upon o attend in Chester to see what arrangement c< be made as to the payment by the Rhyi Winter Gardens Company, and Mr Churton as representing, or ;nt:o- ducing rather, the Conservatives. At the meeting Mr Devine said he sliouldpay all the tickets mai ked 1 the tickets were perforated into four nui;ibti',d portions—the first for dinner, and the others for other refreshments and Mr Churton said he should pay the rest. Nothing whatever had been paid, ioid the plaintiff applied to one and then. to the other,i.i;d v. >s referred backwards and forwards. The Judge asked the meaning of the portion of the tickets, one of which was handed un. Mr Webbsaid the portion numbered 1meantdinnner and 2 meant a glass of beer. Mr Swetenham said two, three, and four each meant a glass of beer, but if presented together the holder might have a cup of tea, representing 6d. No 1 repre. sented Is 6d and the remainder of the ticket 6d.—2s in all. John Smith, the plaintiff, was then called and in answer to Mr Webb, said he attended a meeting of the Rhyl Conservative Association on the 29th August, when the matter was mooted as to meeting and receiv- ing the Chester Conservatives on their visit to Rhyl on the following Monday. He volunteered to take part in the procession. Five of a committee were formed to make arrangements for meeting them, and he suggested to the committee that he would provide dinners incase d emergency. In consequence of what occurred at the meeting, he went to Mr Devine on the following (Saturday) morning and said, Mr Devine, if you should be pushed,! will take the arcade and get an extra day licence and be prepared in case you should have an overplus on Monday." He said, "Yes, John, do so; I think ii; would be a very good idea of yours." Witness then took the licence and made certain pre- parations. On Monday, the 1st September,the day of the trip, Mr Devine called on him and said be I; ad received a telegram that there were from 50C to 1,000 extra coming down from Chester, and told him to prepare. He accordingly prepared. He met the Conservatives at the station, and, according to his word, marched them down to the pier (The Judge To get an appetite ? Laughter). He left them their to attend to his duties. This was about 12 o'clock. About half past one a rush came up to his place at the Arcade. There were about 100 in the first batch. Two men, named Griffiths and Christie, represented them- selves as committee men, saying they had been sent. He served 100 persons with dinners for wliole tickets. After that the rush commenced, and they brought pieces of tickets, all sizes, and all shapes and forms. He was getting quite confused with the rush, and he said he would not. admit any unless they could produce a whole ticket. Mr Maysmor Williams came in about half-past two o'clock, and enquiring witness's name and calling him out. When witness went to him Mr Maysmore Williams said I have come to see about these men having dinners." Witness said, I have only got parts of tickets: I don't understand the meaning of these bits of tickets they are tillill" just now." By Mr Swetenham He had not seen Mr Maysmor Williams before, but knew him again, and now recognized him in Court. By Mr Webb: Mr lTaysinoc Williams then aid, "Let the men have what they want, and we will be responsible." Of course then witness let them have whatever they wanted. He gave them dinner and beer with one ticket; as much cold btef as they liked to eat, and a pint of beer and vegetables. His charge of 2s in the particulars represented each ticket, which represented a dinner of that description. The Judge: I understand you to mean, if they came with a quarter of this ticket you gave them dinner and beer ? Plaintiff Yes I gave them dinner. Mr Swetenham: There are a number of tickets 80-42 with only 1 letter, 40 with 1 letter, 50 1 letter upon them 16 with initials upon them 13 with two I upon them, 103 with only one, and 8"with beer tickets. By Mr Webb He supplied them simply identifying ing them with these bits of tickets. The Judge Then it came to this, that the arrange- ment, if there WHS one, that each of these parts should represent a different thing, so far as he was concerned, j broke down, and he supplied with these portions. Mr Webb: Yes, with beer tickets or anything else. Examination continued: Dr. Girdlestone Called at his place about four o'clock. He brought a batch of 16 Conservatives, and they were supplied WI! Jl dinner. The doctor initialed 32 tickets, and 1(; were used. After that they went on as bard as ever hey could with all who came down, aird when the- r> Uniting day came he found out what tickets he had The Judge: Then you made out tl1i, bill, charging 2s for every ticket you have, of whatever shape,. large and small ? Plaintiff Yes, according to the arrangement with Mr Devine Mr Devine called on him on Tuesday, and asked it he had got the tictefs ready, and witness said he bad not. Mr Device said Let me httvo them this afternoon." Witness did so. Iii d a list of them was forwarded to Chester. Mi Devine received a letter on Sunday morning following, :,iiii i, cheque ( came on the Monday for £ 228. with his (witness's) bill returned. There was another bill sent by the company. He did not get a farthing of the £ 22S the company kept it. He was ofteied £11 as his share by Devine. The last Saturday in September lie weat, along with Devine, to Chester, in consequence of a letter the latter had received. There was a committee j meeting on, and they saw, he believed, Mr J. B. I ■Dutton, Mr William Henry Churton, and three or | loin other gentlemen he did not know. Devine f promised the committee that he would pay for al J