Rhyl Journal

RAILWAY TIME TABLE. I JANUARY, 1898. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—DOWN TRAINS. ) SUNDAYS. LEAVE. Ip.m. ja.m.|a.m.a.m. a.m. p m. a.m.ip.m.;p.m.|p.m.jp.m.|p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. n'gt p m.i C d CHESTER .2 386 30,9 010 51145 .2 153 05 55 155 206 158 338 15,11202 389 3511256 0 -S.2 Queen's Ferry 6 45,9 15 12 0 3 15 «» 5 35 6 28 9 01135 9 50 6 15 2 Connah'sQuoy 6 50.9 20 12 5 3 20 5 406 33 9 51140 9 55 6 21 «§ Flint .2 586 579 27 E 1211 3 25 5 466 38 9 121147 2 5810 3 6 29\C 81-8 Bagillt 7 29 32 1218 3 33 5 53 6 45 9 18;1153 10 8 6 35 a Holywell 7 9,9 37 1223 3 38 5 586 50 9 231159 1016 6 42l| Sis Mostyn 7 179 45 1231 B 3 46 Q 6 7 6 57 9 3212 6 1024 6 50,6-g'g Prestatyn 7 28 9 57 1242 2 513 59 6 17 7 7 9 9 9 42|l217 1036 7 2-a gj /arr3 217 3710 510451250 2 5 2 58 4 7 5 45 5 57 6 257 169 16 9 501225 3 211044 12 5 7 9 § fe^ ntixij ^dep3 257 3910 9,104812552 7,3 1 5 476 0 7 199 19 3 25 12 87 10 = Foryd 7 431013 1 0 3 6 7 24 !Abergele& P'garn 7 49101910561 5 3 12 5 546 8 7 299 27 7 18 £ £ Llandulas 7 5710271 1 14 3 20 6 16 7 38 9 35 £ 27, Llysfaen 8 1103l| E 1 18 3 24 7 41 0^.5 Old Colwyn 8 51035 1 22 3 28 6 22 7 45 9 40 7 31 | & iColwyn Bay 8 91039,11 71 252 223 31 6 46 25 7 489 43 7 36^-c 5 LlandudnoJun ar3 468 211105311181 38 « 3 45 6 35 8 29 53 3 46 7 45-S.Si! Conway 8 29111 0,11271 49 3 55 6 41 8 11 10 9 1235 7 52CCMS IPenmaenmawr 8 38jlll01136jl 58|1;J^,4 4 6 50 8 21 1018 8 2j I I I {Bangor .4 149 01131:1158,2 19 5o 4 26 7 10 8 431039 4 14 I 38 28hc*« 'Holyhead .5 510101 '1 03 32^ '5 38 9 51 5 5" 1 489 32i J HOLYHEAD AND CHESTER RAILWAYS.—UR TRAINS. | SUNDAYS. LEAVE a.m. a. m. a. m. a. m. 'a. m./a. m. 'p.m'j no'n p.m. 'p.m. Ip.m. p.m. \p.m.la. m. la.m.p.m. p.m. HOLYHEAD Zt 1 7 45 12 0 3 06 0>8 5 6 51 0. 8 5 Bangor 7 55 9 01045 1 10 4 107 179 36 551 52 9 3 Penmaenmawr 8 15 9 21 11 6 1 32 4 347 41 7 15 Penmaenmawr :t' 8 15 9 2111 6 1 32 4 347 41 7 15 Bangor 7 55 9 01045 1 10 4 107 179 36 551 52 9 3 Penmaenmawr 8 15 9 21 11 6 1 32 4 347 41 7 15 Conway 8 24 9 31 1116 1 41 a 4 467 529 26 7 25 2 23; 9 26 Llandudno Jun ar 6 388 lO&ta 8 27 9 341119 1 44 4 507 569 30 Colwyn Bay .6 478 17 §1 8 39 9 491133 2 0 >, 5 58 119 427 362 38 9 39 g Old Colwyn 6 54 9 571139 ..2 8. 5 138 19 7 40 c g Llysfaen .6 58 R 1143 a 5 188 24 S-a Llandulas ..7 2 g*|8 10 41147 2 14 "S 5 238 29 Abergele & P'sarn 7 78 e-0 8 8 52 10101153 2 20 m 5 298 34 7 55 On Foryd .7 14 ~s|& 101712 0 5 36 CTTVT J arr 7 188 353 9 01 102112 4 2 31 5 418 44,10 28 43 0 10 0 g §■ RHYL |dep7 218 37°&"SS 9 2 9 40102412101250 2 35 4 10 5 30 5 46 8 4810 6'8 53 55 2010 4 Prestatyn .7 29 1>-g|9 10 9 481032 R 12582 434 185 38!5 548 56 18 14 5 28 -a.2 Mostyn .7 40 & 9 22 9 58 1230 1 8'2 534 275 486 49 7 8 25 5 39 Holywell .7 49 9 2810 71052 1 16 3 4 4 36 5 56,6 139 15>o S 8 343 305 48 « Bagillt .7 54 -aSS 1015 1 24 4 42 6 4 6 21 9 22[§ 18 41 5 54 Flint .7 58 | 8 & 1019 1241 1 29 4 476 86 259 27>3h 8 48 ••• 6 0 *6 Connah'a Quay.. 8 8 g|,3 1028 1 36 4 526 16 6 35 9 34| 8 55 6 7 I. | Queen's Ferry .8 13 .5-g 1033 1 41 4 576 216 419 39| 8 59. 6 12 pj*' M Mostyn .7 40 & 9 22 9 58 1230 1 8'2 534 275 486 49 7 8 25 5 39 Holywell .7 49 9 2810 71052 1 16 3 4 4 36 5 56,6 139 15>o S 8 343 305 48 « Bagillt .7 54 -aSS 1015 1 24 4 42 6 4 6 21 9 22[§ 18 41 5 54 Flint .7 58 | 8 & 1019 1241 1 29 4 476 86 259 27>3h 8 48 ••• 6 0 *6 Connah'a Quay.. 8 8 g|,3 1028 1 36 4 526 16 6 35 9 34| 8 55 6 7 I. | Queen's Ferry .8 13 .5-g 1033 1 41 4 576 216 419 39| 8 59. 6 12 pj*' Chester 8 3lb 17g;g *9 5510501120 1 5 1 55.3 355 12 6 36 7 4 9 551050 9 20,4 10 6 3010501 VALE OF CLWYD, DENBIGH AND CORWEN. LEAVE a.m. a.m.ja.m.jp m. ip.m.Ip.m. p.m. p.m. LEAVE a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m.'p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m RHYL dep7 459 1010501 0 3 10,6 5 9 22CORWEN dep 7 30 1035 1 30 5 50 Rhuddlan .7 539 1910581 7 3 186 13 9 30Gwyddelwern 7 35 10401 35 5 55 St. Asaph .8 1,9 2511 61 14 3 266 20 9 40Derwen 7 42 10471 42 6 2 Trefnant .8 99 3411141 22 3 336 27 9 51 Nantclwyd 7 46 10511 46 6 6 THWRTOTT f arr8 17,9 4511211 303 436 35 10 3Eyarth 7 55 11 01 55 6 15| \dep8 35 11401 35 4 06 417 3510* 5Ruthin 8 1 9 3011 62 1 4 35'6 217 1010*30 Llanrhaiadr .8 44 1147 1 42 4 7 6 48,7 4410 12Rhewl 8 89 3611132 8 4 406 27,7 16110 35 Rhewl .8 51 11521 474 126 53i7 5110 17 Llanrhaiadr 8 139 4111182 13 4 456 327 2010 40 Ruthin .8 56 11561 514 166 577 5610 21 HWX-RTPTT I arr 8 219 511126 2 21 4 53 6 40,7 3010 48 Eyarth ..9 4 12 5 4 25 8 4 J dep6 40 8 25 1133 2 23 4 5 5 0 7 48 Nantclwyd .9 11 1212 4 32 8 11 Trefnant .6 478 31 .11402 304 14 5 8,7 56 Derwen .9 17 1218 4 38 8 17 St. Asaph .6 55 8 37 1145 2 37 4 215 16,8 4 Gwyddelwern .9 23 1224 4 44 8 23 Rhuddlan .J7 3 8 43 1152 2 44 4 29 5 25!8 13 Corwen arr9 30 1231 |4 51 18 30j RHYL .7 1218 51 12 0i2 53 4 40l5 34;8 22' I ) *-Saturdays only. *—Saturdays only. 1

RHYL AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. GENERAL INFORMATION. The neiuie of our town is pronounced as if it were spelt "Rhill" Ind not" Rhyle," as we have often h'\T it pronounced. The derivation of the name cnqrot for a certainty be decided. Some suppose that it is derived from Rhull (signifying "loose" c, "easily shifted.") This meaning of tie word is qcite applicable, when we consider the sandy toil on which it is built, and especially i, xtonsive sands, to which the town to a greli. xtp,nt owes its popularity. Others suppose Le name to be derived from Rhull (a cleft c opening). This meaning is equally applioabit, the town being situated at the Northern extremity of the lovely and re- nowned Vale of Clwyd. Phyl is one of the chief watering places in the Prircipality. It is, com- paratively speaking, a modern town, and the population according to the last census was 6474. A little more than half a century ago it consisted of but a few detached dwellings; but owing to the beauty of its position, the salubrity of its air, the safety of its bathing groand, and its smooth, iirm, and unrivalled beach, several miles in extent, it rapidly gained popularity and has become a plaop of very great attraction and a favorite resort of families and tourists In addition to the attractions mentioned above, Rhyl has many others it is accessible from all parts, being situated and possessing a fine station on the London and North Western Rail. way from Chester to Rclyhead; ita hotels and lodging houses provide every accommodation at reasonable charges; it is ithin easy driving or even walking distance are several places of in- j terest-ouch as the C&thedral city of St. Asaph, Rhuddlao, iBodelryddaD, Abergele, Cefo, and Dyserth.

SALUBRITY AND DRYNESS OF THE AIR. Dr. Summorhill, who has written on the ad- vantages of Rbyl from the medical man's point of view, states that it stand a'mot unequalled for the salubrity and dryness of its atmosphere, its exemption from all kinds of epidemics, and its entire freeness from fogs. The lightness of the soil causes a rapid evaporation ard absorp- tion of moisture, 60 that all traces of rain soon disappear from the surface." The rainfall is much below the average of the United Kingdom, and this is attributed in a great measure to the fact, expressed in common parlance, that the hills on either side the Vale carry the rain up the country." Fogs and mists are practically unknown, and thunderstorms rarely break over the tJwn. According to Dr. Eyton Lloyd's report fur 1891. th6 total rainfp.il during that yearwas only 2«r23, the doath-rato among resi- dents and vis'torb 22 86, higher (owing to infiu- at za and children'? disease?) than in any year since his appointment in 1880. In 1880 it was 18'18, and in 1889, 15'12.

THE PROMENADE AND PIER- The Promenade extends along the entire front of the town from east to west and is bounded on the south by a iong string of terraces facing the sea, Lataly it has been asphalted over, and other improvements effected, The Promenade Pier is undoubtedly the finest in tho Princi- pality, and even amooget those constructions of English watering places there are but very few which will be found to surpass it. Constructed by an eminent firm of Glasgow engineers arId built almost entirely of iron, it presents a very light and graceful appearance and reaches out to sea a distance of 750 yitrds. A commodious Pavilion has been erected opon it years ago, in wbieh, during the Summer months, entertain- ments ielig-St the visitors morning and evening. In June, 1891, active operations were commenced in connection with the erection of another very elegant pavilion at tho entrance, to accommodate nearly three thousand persone. Before the end of the sawe summer, the Grand Pavilion wasopened The building is a light & airy structure, and at the back of the orchestra there is erected one of the largest Organs to be found in any such building ia the Kingdom, and which was first erected for the Manchester Exhibition. Recitals are given on the orgai.t three o'clook every afternoon.

THE PROMENADE BAND. The authorities anrually engagg a Band to provide vocal and instrumental music in the open-air in one of the new embtyrnent-, about midway between the two extremities of the west promenade. The rnu-ic provided is of excellent quality, and affords dehght to the thousands of promenaders. The baad is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of residents and visitors.

THE TOVN HALL. The town is governel by a body called The Rhyl Urban District Couticil. and there are ]8 members, Joseph Williams, Esq., being this year's Chairman. They have a Clerk (Mr Artbur Rowlands), a Medic"! Officer of Health (Dr A. Eyton Lloyd,J.P. a Surveyor (Mr Robt. Hughes), a Sanitarv Inspector (Mr R J Hughes), a Gas and WtJter lVhnar ph Leonard G. Hall). The town buildings consisting of a market hall on the baseioent, an assembly room (capable of holding about 1200 persons) and offices, are situated in ibe centre of the town, the main entrance being; i° Wellington Road and Queen Street to the KaSt, and Water Street to the West of the siructnre. On the South side there is a clock tower, the clock itself being lluminated. The building opened in 1876, and has cost about £ 8000. gencral market is open daily, and the corn exchange o Tuesdays.

PLACES OF WORSHIP. Like most Welsh towns, Bhyl abounds in churches and chapels. Church of England.—The Parish Church (Welsh Services) and St. Thomas' (English) are situated close to each otter on grounds neatly kept and abutting on liussell Road, Paradise Street, Bath Street, and Clwyd Street. In the latter, daily as well as Suaday services are held. There is a celebration at 8 o'clock every Sunday. This church is the handsniiest building in town, and with its fittings it cost about £ 25,000. It is in the Early English etyle, built in 1861, from plans by Sir Gilbert Scott. The height of the tower to the clerk vl'U'. is 203 feer, and in the chanoel and nave there is accommodation for over 1000 worshipper?.—St. John's, Welling- ton Road, close to the Summer Gardens, was built in 1886, mainly ia accommodate the increasing influx of visitors into the town. The cost amounted to f5300, and all the seats ure free.- St. Ann's, Vale Road, was opened in 1895, having been erected on the cost of Mrs Nicholson, Nitbfidale-The Vicar is the Rev. Dan. Edward?, M.A., Surrogate for grantiog Marriego Licenses, Persondy, Russell Road. English Congregational Chapel (Christ Church) Water Street. English Wesleyan Obapel, Brighton Road.- Rev. Dr Thos. Hind, the Manse, minister. English Baptist Chapel, Street.-Rev. D. G. Lewis, pastor. English Presbyterian Chapel' Princess St.— Rev. J. Verrier Jocee, Minister. St. Mary's (Roman Catholic), Wellington Road.—Bev. Father Parker, Mission Priest Lluesty Mair. Some eminent ministers act as supplie,3 frequ. ently during the summer months. Welsh Cal- vinistic, Wesleyan. Baptist, and Independent chapels are also to be found in the town.

EDUCATION FACILITIES- Rhyl is amply provided ia the matter of edu. cation, elementary, middle-class, and superior. There are five National School departments and five British, in different Parte, of the town, and a small Roman Catholic School. There are several institutions for tb, education of the children of the better classes, both boys and Sirls and the excellency of the eduoation given, combined with tbe salubrity of the air and the acknowledged healthfulness of the place, combine in drawing pupils froxa all parts of the kingdom. The place has been chosen by the Joint Education Committee as the ocale of an Intermediate Education School now open.

POSTAL SERVICE. The Postal arrangements for the town are most admirable, and the convenience and com- fort of visitors are well attended to. The central Post Office, erected orly a few years since, and situfite6 in fligh Street, is a very fine building of its class The Pillar Boxes are studded all over the town at most convenient places.- There are five deliveries on week days-viz., at 7.0'and 11.30 in the morning, and 1.30, 4.0., and 5.30 in the afternoon, and a similar number of collections. Letters may be posted at the central Post Office until 9.30 p.m. for London, the South, Maiobester, and the North, eto.; or even up till 9.50 P nl., by payment ot an extra d. stamp. The Telegraph Office is open from i 8.0 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sundays there is a delivery of letters at 7.0 a.m., but no delivery of parcels.

DISTANCES TO PLACES OF INTEREST. *Rhddian 3 miles. *St. Asaph 6 Bodelwyddan 6 •Denbigh 12 'Abergele 6 *Colwyo Bay 12 Prestat.va 5 Newmarket 6 *ulandudno 20 Dyparth 4 Ctfn Roeks and Cayes (I,ZYC,h castle 7 Llyr. flelig 9 St. Beuno's College 9 •St. Winifrtu'-i Well 14 Those places -.anoted by an asterisk can be visited by train. Breaks run daily from the High Street, Market Place, &c., to Bodelwyddan, St. Asaph, and Dyserth. Haekney carriage stands will be found in several of the main streets, and there are fixed ratos of charges by the mile or the hour. Luggage removers, authorized by the local authority, have stands near the railway station and the town hall. Their rate of charges are affixed io the vehicles. Bath Chair-men are similarly accommodated with stands, olose on the promenade.

TRAIN SERVICE. Nearly aU trains running over the L. & N. W. Railway stop nt Rhyl, the station being placed in the first close according to the Company's df-fiipnut'on. Frequent tr-oos run up find down the Vale of Clwyd, through a most charming country.

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS. These grounds are situate over the Gladstone Bridge, about half a mile from the Town Hall. They cover about seven acres of ground, are well planted with fruit trees and shrubs. The rnstic walks, sheltered by trimmed hedges, form a pleasant lounge for visitors, to whom the grounds are open daily. Fresh fruit and flowers are obtainable on the grounds, and the place is a charming resort for pic-nic parties.

VALE OF CLWYD- This renowned valley has been so highly eulogieed, that strangers may find its beauties fail to satisfy the anticipations with which they approach it. It presents a scene of rich cultiva. tion and tranquil beauty. Thera is certainly much to gratify and delight tourists. Watered through its whole length by the River Clwrd, it extends from about four miJesrsouth of Ruthin to the coast of Flintshire, about 2t miles while in breadth it varies from about 2 to 6 or 7 miles. It is bounded on both sides b7 hills of moderate height, those on the East side being the most lofty and conspicuous. At the south it is closed in by mountains, and at the North it is open to the sea. The iand which lies near to the river is level, cultivated, and fertile, in most parts producing corn of good quality. The pl&in and portions of the slopes are well wooded, and the peaceful cottages and cheerful homesteads sug- gest ideas of serenity, comfort and contentment. Elegant villas, and in some instanoes, ttitely mansions grace the river's eide, or repope in the shelter of the neighbouring hills To obtain a full view of the valley, it is desirable to ascend somejof the neighbouring heights or portions of it may be eeen'to advantage from the castle of Rhuddlan and the Cathedral cf St. Asaph. Burke, in his" Beauties, Harmonies, and Sub. limities of Nature says that of all the vales in England and Wale?, that of the Clwyd is most rioh. The now peaceful Vale of Clwyd has been the ecene of warfare and carnage, and many are the conflicts which might be recorded.

BODELWYDDAN CHURCH. Bodelwyddan Church is not far from the castellated mansion known as Bodelwyddan Hall. The Church is a modern specimen of decorated Gothic architecture, and one of the most beautiful and exquisitely finished churches n Great Britain. Its tall white spire 202 feet high can be seen for miles around. The first stone of this ohurch was laid by th Dowager Lady Willoughby de Broke (the donor) in 1856. The Church was designed by the late Mr John Gibson. of Westminster. On entering, the visitors' attention is at once attracted by the transcendent behuty of the interior, which is richly adorned with a profusion of carvings and windows of etained glase. The eastern window is the mofrt beautiful, aDd together with the others in the chancel, represents a se ies of r-vsnts in the life pf our Lord. The font ccst £300. It is sculptured out of a block of Cars ra marble, and represents two cf Sir Hugh and Lady Williams' little girls bearing a shell. The cost of tha building was £ 60,000. The parson- age and fine schools are close by, all erected through the munificence of Lady Willoughby The present Vicar is the Rev. Canon Owen Jones. Several brakes, &o., leave Rbyl at frequent intervals during the day, and on Sun- days fur service. The uu..l route followed by cairiage drivers to Bodelwyddan Church turns off to the right after crossing the Railway Bridge at Rhuddlan. The road runs undor a canopy of trees and is a very pleasant drivs. RHUDDLAN, Rhuddlan, anciently a place of magnitude and importance, retains no features of its original character, except its ruined castle, and a few other interesting remains of antiquity. It is situated near the confluence of the rivers Clwyd and Elwy, about 3 miles from Rhvl. Edward I. gave to Rhuddlan the privileges of a free borough, with various immunities, design. iug thereby to reconcile tho Welsh to the ascendency of their conquerors. It was here that he succeeded in the politic stratagem which indaced the Welsh to acknowledge his intant SOD, bora at Carnarvon, as Prince of Wales. Here also was passed the celebrated law called the Statute of Rhuddlan, which, after re- citiog many curious particulars relative to Welsh customs previous to Edward's conquest, enacted new regulations for the government of Wales. There is still standing part of the wall of the house in which Edward held his council or Parliament. This old wall has been wrought into the gable of a row of small bouses; and affixed to it is a tablet, with the followicg inscription:— This fragment Is the remains of the Bailding Where King Edward the First Held his Parliament, A.D. 1283, In which was passed the Statute of Rhuddlan, Securing To the Principality of Wales Its Judicial Rights and Independence." Between the town and the sea is an extensive tract of low land called Morfa Rhuddlan, i.e., the Marsh of Bhuddlan, where in the year 795, a dreadful battle was fought between the Saxons under Offa, King of Mercia, and the Welsh under Ceradoc, in which the latter, after an obstinate conflict, were defeated with great slaughter. All who were made prisoners were cruelly and indiscriminately put to death, and nearly all who escaped frem the hands of the Saxons perished in the marsh, from the influx of the tide. The popular Welsh air, Morfa Rhuddlan," distinguished by the plaintive sweetness of its melody, was composed in com- memoration of this disastrous event. RHUDDLAN CASTLE. Rhuddlan Castle is a quadrangular structure of red sandstone, with six massive towers flank ing lofty curtain-walk. It has evidently been a fortress of great strength, with little of archi- tectural beaoty or grandeur. The fosse, easily traced, enclosed a large area, and withia this was a Priory of Dominicans, some relics of which, its well as other antiquities, are to be seen in Rhuddlan Onurch. Arcbseolog are not agreed as to the period nt which this castle was erected. Two reputable authorities, Powell and Camden, aecribe it to Llewelvn-ap-Sitsyllt, who reigned in Wales at the commencement of the 11th century, and made this the place of his residence. In 1063 it was attacked and burned by Harold of England. Subsequently, being restored, it became the scene of many historical events, proving that by both Normans and Britons, the possessIon of this fortress was deemed of great importance. In 1399 it was seized by the Earl of Northumberland, previous to the deposition of Richard II., who was brought hither on his way to Flint, where he was treacherously delivered into the hands of Bolingbroke. In the civil wars Rhuddlan was garrisoned for the king, but was surrendered to Gen. Mytton in 1646 and soon afterwards by order of the Parliament, it was dismantled. xne tfoyal Kisteddfod was held here in the autumn of 1850. Visitors are permitted to enter the grounds on payment of a nominal fee. Rhuddlan Church, restored within the past twenty years, is well worthy of a visit, as is also the old "Abbey,"about half-a-mile beyond the Castle and now a farmhouse. Castle and now a farmhouse. ST, ASAPH This city is small, but agreeably situated on a pleasant en munce, near the northern extremity of the fertile Vale of Clwyd, between the rivers Elwy and Clwyd, not far from tbeir confluence. The hill cn which the city stands is called Bryn- Pauliu, from having been made a place of encampment by Paulinus, the Roman general, on bis way to Anglesea. The See is very ancient, having been established in the sixth century by Kentigern, Bishop of Glasgow. Being driven from the north by persecution, and seeking refuge here, he was protected by Cadwallon, who aided him in building a church, and founding a college or monastery, in this place. Being recalled to his original charge, he nominated as his successor a pious scholar named Asa, from whom both the church and town received tti,ir designation. Asaph assumed the jtIo of and dying in 596 waii interred hi his own Oatbedia). The firat

I TEA, GROCERY, and PROVISIONS. OF UNIFORMLY SUPERIOR QUALIT) RETAIL QUANTITIES AT (I Wholesale Prices. CASH AHD VALUE, HIGH STREET. COMPTON HOUSE, Millinery Establishment. MRS EDWARDS IS NOW SHOWING NEW Straws, Flowers, Foothers,9 &c., &c. Choice Selection in Fans. Dent's Kid Gloves from ls. 11-id. 2 172 WELLINGTON ROAD (Corner of High St.).

m a Makes Boots Harness Waterproof as a dock I WSA § C? back, and soft as velvet Adds three times to the COLD MEDAL. wear, and allows a polish- B IN VISUM ING' 19 EXHIBITION B II 111 f] III Hi^Awabds. In Tins-2d., 6d., is., and 28. 6d. of all Bch.4- makers, Sadlers, Ironmongers, Dealers, J. E. ROBEBTS & CO AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, UOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. REGISTER kept of Furnished Houses. RECJISTKR kept of Famished Apartments RENTS and DEBTS COLLECTED. Sales of Property, Farming Stock, and HoarAolj Farnitureo o«jtlacted on the most reasonable terms; VALUATIONS and INVENTORIES for PROBATB and ADMINISTRATION.' List of properties for Sale. Prompt Settlement Guaranteed. CERTIFIEDDISTRAINT OFFICER UNDER T1 NEW LAW OF DISTRESS AMKNDMKNT ACT ] 888. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED and Sales 1 y Privat Treaty conducted. Hons hold Furniture and Effects Bought íù Caaii. Appointment under the Agricultural Holdings Acfii All business entrusted tc J. K. R. Jk Co. shall have their host af" prompt attention. Office: Town Hall Auction Mart Rhvl. (i36 T. C. AMOS, Auctioneer, Valuer, Estate and Insurance Agent, &c., 7, BODFOR STREET, RHYL. Agency for Fnrr 7 Houses, Apartments, Ac. Sales, Valuations, &c., at Moderate Charges. List of Pr ■rtie8 to Let or for Sale. Highest references from numerous Clients. RENTS COLLECTED. (4164 PEKKINS & HUJS: Auctioneers and Valuers, House, Estate & Insurance Agents. Auction and Private Sales of Property & Furniture Cash stances if required. Immediate Settlements. Valuation for Probate or Mortgage skilfully prepared. Hotel and Stock-in-Trade Valuers. General Arbitrators. Estates carefully managed. Rents collected. House and Apartment Agency. Agents to the chief Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Companies. OFFICES Lyric Chambers, Market Street, Rhyl, AND Brynflynnon House," Abergele. WALLIS. Auctioneer and Valuer. Accountant, House, Estate, and Insurance Agent, Collector of Income Tax for the Parishes of Kaaddlan (Rhyl) and St. Asaph. hished and Unfurnished Houses to I^t o' £ application. Bonis collected. Town Hall Buildii^s,Wellii^rtcn-road t, f -e-Ito Rhyl, And at High-street, St. Asaph. 3946 GREENHALGH & GEARY Auctioneers, House and Estate Agents, Valuers, Accountants, & Insurance Agents. Mortgages negotiated and Advances arranged npoa Approved Securities. Balancing, Auditing, and Porting of Tradesmen's Books Authorised to lery Pistraints for Rent. PROMPT CASH SETTLEMENTS. OFFICES A SALE ROOMS— QUEENS ARCADE & AUCTION MART MABKET STREET, RHYL. Sales by Auction, and Private Contract f P Furniture, Stock in Trade, <fec Registry foi^ttrng Farms, Business Premises. B<ra,.« ^arBished and Dntandshed), and ApJ £ Sts 3? Collection of Rents. Disposal of Businewses and Stocks without publicity Valuations for Probate and Administra Insurance of Life, Property, and Plate Glass. SARSON & SCOTT Auctioneers and Valuers. Mortgages Procured. Insurances Effected. Rents Collected. Valuations Executed. Sales by Public Auction of La^d and Rom Properties, Farming Stocks, 7dousehold Furniture, &c., conducted, with Immediate Cash Settlements. Trustees under the Deeds of Arran gemen 1888. General Certificate Holderb. ap' Sir Horatio Lloyd, Kt. j Offices Victoria Avon*

building which was of wood was consumed by fire in 1282. A more substantial edifice was soon aftar erected by Bishop Anian, and this was nearly demolished during the wars of Owen Glyndwr. It was partly rebuilt by Bishop Redman about 1480, the choir remain- ing unfinished until about 1770, when it w*s completed by tho Dean and Chapter. Iu the Parliamentary wars tbe edifice was desocratoa and greatly injured, being usod as a barrack and hospital for tho Military, and even as an offioa and stable for the postmaster. The present Cathedral now appears with the restorations of Sir Gilbert Soott. It is the smallest Biitish Cathedral. The usual cruci- form plan is followed out with central tower. The nave is of five bays and has aisles-an addition wanting in the test of the Church. Of the monuments, the following p-ro worthy of notIc :-An Altar-tomb, supporting a recum- bout figure in episcopal robes, iu memory of Bishop Dafydd ap OwalO, who died in 1502; a full leDgth figure of the late Dean Shipley, in white marble, raised by a subscription of £ 600; an Altar-tomb which record the decease of Bishop Luxmore in 1830; and a mural tablet to the memory of the gifted poetess, Felicia Hemaus, who resided near during a great portion of her life. Among the prelates of this diooese may be especially named Bishop William Morgan, an eminent linguist, the prin- cipal translator of the Welsh Bible printed in 1588, and a contributor to the iSnglieh version of Elizabeth's reign. In April this year a handsome monument to BiabAp Morgan and his eoadjutors was erected iu the Cathedral yard. Dr. Isaac Barrow, who educated his nephew of the same name, distinguished as a mathema- tioian inferior only to bis friend Sir Isaac Newton; and Dr. Samuel Horsloy, of great celebrity, as an Oriental eobolar and Biblical critic. From the summit of the Cathedral tower a good view is obtained of the Vale of Clwyd, with the oastles of Denbigh and Rhuddlan, and a long line of seacoast. TREMEIRCHION. Here, about three miles from St. Apaph Rail- way Station, its situate the Jesuit College of St. Beuno, on the side of the hill range, a prominent object from the lowlands. The students are numerous. Not far off ie St. Beuno's Well, and the bone caves recently explored under the direction of one of the learned societies. CEFN ROOKS AND CAVES. Cefn, the seat of Mrs. Williams Wynne, has a beautiful situation on the banks of the Elwy, to the west of the railway between St. Aeaph and Trefnant. The neighbourhood is worthy of bl)- ing explored, on account of its deep picturesque glen-, its holy well, and its fopsiliferous caverns; and it is presumed that few tourists, if any, will regret the time and trouble thus expended. To these scenee, the biographer of Mrs Hemane re- fers in the following items: Those who only snow the neighbourhood of St. Asaph from tra- velling along its highways, can be little aware hew much delightful scenery is attainable within walks of two or three miles distance from Airs Hemans' residence. The plaoid beauty of the Clwyd, and wi!der graces of its sister stream, the Elwy, particularly in the vicinity of" Our Lady's Well," and the interesting rocks and caves at Cefn, are little known to general tourists." "Our Lady's Well," orFfynoon Fair, is a fine spring, enclosed within an angular wall, formerly roofed. The water, which flows copiously, was long and generally deemed sacred, and reputed to possess powerful, if not miraculous, efficiency in the removal of bodily diseases. Near to the spring Rre the ruins of a small cruciform chapel, of the 15th century, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which originally enclosed the well. The limestone rocks are per oi.^ted in different directions with magnificent caveens of great ex- tent. In some prtB Of the the roof is more I than 40 feet in height; and m one place, at the base of tbe rock.near_the river Elwy, there is a natural arch 36 feet high, which extends in depth more than 60 Met- From. these oaverns have been removed at different times immense quan- tities of bones and bone-dust; and various fossil remains have been discovered, which have been examined and described by Professor Bucklano. J-neholy well and caves, with the beautiful Vale oi Elwy, may be made the object of an excursion from Rbyl; and vehioles run there ad back daily. ST. GEORGE. A drive through this village from Abergele to Rhuddlan or to St Asaph or to Bodelwyddan, or the reverse, is a very pleasant one. Kinmel is a great attraction, and permission to drive through it can be obtained. The road all along is very enjoyable. It winds along side tbe mountain range for a long distance, and_ fine views ot the plain below and the sea are obtained.