Rhyl Journal

AROUND THE SHOPS IN CHRIST- MAS WEEK. At the present time Rhyl is one of the busiest towns along the North Wales Coast, extensive works being carried out in the district. The shopkeepers have evidently realised this fact, and they have provided a thoroughly good stock of high-class provisions, while the butchers' establishments have never had a more choice selection of meat than is to be seen this Christmas. The drapers' and many other places of business in the town contain very fine stocks, and some of the windows cannot be surpassed in any town in North Wales, judging by the remarks heard from commercial travellers who have been in Rhyl this week. In dealing with the varied businesses and the extensive array of establish- ments in Rhyl it is difficult to know where to commence, but following the rule adopted in previous years we began our inspection at the top of High Street Mr H. A. Steer, wine and spirit merchant, is as usual well to the front with an exceedingly large assortment of the good things calculated by many to keep up the traditions of "A Merry Christmas." Orders for liquids for the festive season find prompt attention at 73 High street. Mr Steer makes a speciality of Gold Label Whiskey, and supplies his customers with the same quality as that par- taken of by the Prince of Wales during his recent visit to Ruthin. Cambrian House has four prettily decorated seasonable windows, one of which contains a special assortment of winter dress material in the newest shades. In a second window there was a beautiful display of evening dress goods, and a third contained a collection of warm winter clothing ladies—hosiery, &c. A fourth window was devoted to toys. The whole establishment bore a seasonable appearence, and cannot fail to command custom. At the Victoria Arcade, which runs from High street to the West Parade, Mr Kirk placed on view a neat and well set out array of novelties for Christmas. Dolls of all kind, pipes, tobacco, cigars, walking sticks, &c., were to be found in one portion of building, while in the windows looking out to High street there was on view sweets and such like commodities. Messrs Stead and Simpson, as in former years, had two well-filled windows of the latest styles in boots, shoes, and dancing slippers. Mr Fell, 2 Tottenham Buildings, placed before his customers a large assortment of china and glass of the kind which is in so much demand at the holiday season. Pretty dolls and fancy work found a home in the windows of Mrs Ingham's establishment, and Mr Slinn exhibited a nice array of boots for winter wear. Mrs Phillips, Tottenham Buildings, had two very prettily set out windows, Christmas novelties in sweets predominating. Mr Banning, successor to Mr Harris, invited custom by a splendid array of smokers' re- quisites, while Mr John Williams, Portland Studio, ex- hibited several prize pictures and many interesting portrait studies. At Mr Bibby's Library, the display of Christmas presents was invitingly set out, and a special feature was made of cards and books. Novels for holiday reading can be obtained here. Messrs Foulkes and Son at the Crown Stores have a display of Christmas fare which is large and well chosen. The windows are filled with "bottles of wines and spirits, while in this firm's stores are matured supplies of all kinds. Mr Foulkes (jun.) has recently taken over this business, and the reputation of the firm is well maintained. Mr Needham's shop has a prettily decorated window, and it contains a large assortment of j sweets. At his High-street shop Mr D. Trehearn places before the public a very choice selection of presents suitable for Christmas. The window contains an attractive array of cards and fancy goods too numerous to particularise. The shop is well-lighted and the stock new and up-to-date. Mr John Owen, at the Csmbrian Bakery, is making a leading feature this year of Bara Brith at reduced prices; iced Christmas cakes with mottoes and greetings in Welsh mince pies and cakes of all descriptions. One window is devoted specially to the products of the bakery, while on the the other side fruit and preserved goods are to be found in great variety. The stock of provisions is very large. The well-known and old established shop which Messrs Newman and Co. now occupy has had a very fine exhibition of meat this week, the supply being obtained from some of the best known feeders in the Vale of Clwyd. In front of the establishment the carcases have been displayed in a seasonable manner, and the quality of the meat has been beyond question. Mr Percy Ashfield, chemist, 66 High-street, has again this year made a leading feature in perfumes, his Welsh Mountain Essence being well to the front. It has already made a name for itself, and at Christmas time should com- mand a ready sale. The assortment of cut- glass bottles and perfume caskets is one of the largest along the coast, while Mr Ashfield has also devoted much attention to the stocking of Havana and other cigars, boxes of which are most acceptable presents just now. The optician's portion of his business has likewise received much attention, gold-rim eye glasses being supplied from 6s 6d upwards. In every department London Store prices prevail. There is perhaps no establishment better known in town than "La Bonbonnierie," Miss Holloway having for years past striven with marked success to cater for a high class trade. In the confectionery department there it a variety of sweets, fine chocolates, &c., at prices which come within the reach of all clas- ses, quality of course being the first consider- ation. Huge crackers in boxes of thre, tilled with pleasant surprises, occupy a prominent position in the shop side by side with numerous and pretty Christmas Tree ornaments. In that portion of the shop set apart for dessert fruit the range was rsufficient to meet all reasonable demands at this season of the year. A special line is found in oranges and Tunis dates, the stock of the latter having been se- cured before the recent rise in prices. The musketells are also a choice lot. Messrs Lewis and Thompson at their out- fitting establishment had two well arranged windows. Mrs Jones, No 64, set before the ladies a very nice and neat display of children's cloth- ing, and the pretty windows could not fail to attract attention. Mr P Thomas, The Avondale," has recent- ly had the interior of his fine shop redecorated, and the arrangement of mirrors around the walls reflected and repeated the numerous coloured gaslights which at night illuminated the shop, giving the scene a bright and festive appearance. In the windows and on the shelves beautifully decorated Christmas cakes, were to be seen, while those who do not care for the richer kind of cake were suited with cherry and almond varieties. Jellies, mince pies, sponge moulds, plum puddings, fancy biscuits, and such like Christmas goods were found in abundance at this establishment, despite the execution of large and numerous orders for parties which Mr Thomas had received. The show of small fancy pastry, chocolate boxes, Ac., was a fine one. Mr Bathgate also had on view cakes, and other Christmas confectionery, together with sweets, and chocolates. On the other side of the street the popular establishment of Miss Crockford offered tempt- ing supper and luncheon viands. All kinds of pies and cold meats were to be found ar- ranged in the most appetising style. At the Cambrian Music Warehouse a clear- ance sale is announced, the whole of the stock of musical instruments and Japanese goods, being marked at cutting prices to clear. The Magnet Studio window contained some of the best specimens of the photographic artist's work seen at this establishment, while the range of subjects on view could not fail to gratify the tastes of all patrons. The High-street shop of Mr S Eisiski was very neatly decorated, and there was a large and varied selection of everything that a smoker requires. This week a sale is coino, on at each of Mr Eisiski's shops, and the goods are marked to clear, so that the public have the opporiunity of buying Christmas presents at a reduced price. The Star Supply Stores are thoroughly up- to-date with their stock of high-class pro- visions. The quantity of goods laid in for the Christmas season is enormous, an exception- ally heavy demand being anticipated in con- sequence of the firm giving a discount of 2s in the £ on all purchases. In one window the variety displayed was both varied and choice fruit, nuts, figs, and other seasonable goods being arranged in an inviting manner. I z_" The firm have this year made a special feature of ginger and orange wines, preserved goods. &c. The provision department has also (made rapid strides, and this week the quantity of butter, cheese, and bacon, is larger than ever-one window being specially devoted to the displaying of these goods. Inside the shop the customers have an almost endless choice of provisions and groceries at very lowest prices. Mr Talbott has two establishments in High- street which are among the brightest, and most pleasantly heated in town. The new depart- ment which is being fitted up has on view in one window a large stock of French felt hats and violets, that on the other side of the door- way containing a charming display of ladies' and children's millinery in latest shapes. In the shop at No 60 the two windows are well filled. Evening dress goods were arranged with a pleasing variety of purpose, on one side, while on the other mantles and furs were found in a choice variety. The Liverpool Fruit Stores, under the management of Mrs Williams, contained a stock of seasonable stuff displayed with neatness and in a most inviting manner. Miss Stacy has made a special feature of English goods suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts. The window is neatly and invit- ingly set out with cards, leather articles, jewellery, work boxes, games, &c. The as- sortment is large, and customers will find no difficulty in getting their tastes suited. Mr Frimston's establishment contained much to interest the ladies, one of the large windows containing children's clothing, and the other was set out with blouses, flowers, &c. The old established jshop of which Mr J E Corney is the proprietor as usual contained a large and well selected stock of useful and fancy Christmas goods silver nick-nacks, bangles, rings, brooches, and pins being found in variety. A splendid line in alarum clocks and electro- plate was to found here. Mr;G R Lawrence was again to the front with a pretty window in perfumes, while toilet articles were to be seen in endless variety. Presents to suit all classes were obtainable in the department set apart for toilet requisites. At this establishment the amateur photographer is able to obtain whatever is required in the shape of dry plates, papers, mounts, cam- eras, lanterns, &c. At this season of the year many photographers delight in "snapping" their friends, and Mr Lawrence in his windows offered a tempting variety of cameras. Mr A Taylor in his new shop has made an attractive show of up-to-date seasonable goods cards, prints, frames, leather goods of every decription being found in all prices and to suit every kind of customer. Central Buildings, in a commanding corner position, attracted much attention, Messrs Daniel Evans and Co having placed before the public in the twelve plate-glass windows a splen- did array of millinery, evening dresses on models, walking-out costumes to order in warm material, jackets, mantles, and capes to suit all tastes. Mr A. Whiteley has placed before his patrons a capital window of sweets and Christmas goods. Clwyd Buildings occupy an unique position in High-street, and Mr T D Jones at Christmas time has always on hand a very large stock of very fine fruit, flowers, and vegetables, and the shop is quite a sight. Cash and Value have a fine show this year, and the windows are set out with an attractiveness which is to be commended. Confectionery, cake, and bread is displayed in one of the plate glass windows, while the other contains a splen- did assortment of fruit. The stock of bacon and cheese is also large, and the shop is well lighted. Mr Jones, pork butcher, has a large stock of cooked meats, pies, &c. The Bon Marche is about to be closed by Mr Hubbard, and consequently he is devoting this week to the clearing out of a large stock of drapery goods. At the Grimsby Fish Stores Mr Joseph Mudd, the well-known fishmonger and poultry dealer, has displayed before the public one of the best selected stocks seen yet at this estab- lishment. The supplies come in fresh daily, and the orders which have been dispatched speak well for the quality of the goods. Mr H W Roberts, Handel House, is busily engaged providing instruments for parties and and such like gatherings. His large stock of pianos and other musical instruments is con- stantly being replenished, and at this season of the year the calls for good music are many. Mrs Roberts has also a very good selection of articles for ladies attending balls and parties. The well-known corner shop of Mr Henkel is filled with a grand selection of toys, cards, games, and amusing articles of every descrip- tion. The little ones cannot fail to be satisfied if they are once taken within the door. The demand for dolls in Welsh costume, similar to those supplied to the Queen of Roumania, is still great, and Mr Henkel has made a special feature of this kind of goods. At Compton House, Mrs Edwards is shewing a very smart lot of millinery in a beautifully lighted window. The colours and shapes are the latest and most fashionable. Again Mr Sandoe is in the front rank of the stationery establishments with a grand show of presents and other seasonable articles. The stock is new and the range of prices leave nothing to be desired. Messrs Hughes and Son have had on view during the past few days many prizes in a drawing which is taking place this week. But these electro-plated goods have in no way de- tracted from the splendid show of gents' and boys' garments which have been on view. Messrs Hackforth and Co. are known as the agents of Messrs Gilbey's wines and spirits, and as usual they have on hand a very large stock in readiness for Christmas consumption. Mr Matthews has made a feature of silver goods, which are to be found in great variety at this establishment the taste shewn in the display being very good. Miss Guthrie, in addition to having a pretty show of cards and calendars in her windows, has a very large and well-stocked showroom at her establishment. This year she has had a great demand for cards, and has cousequently been obliged to procure a fresh supply. Mr Millward places before the public a well selected and seasonable display of goods, three large windows being stocked with those articles in every day demand just now. At the ironmongery establishment of Mr Roger Price there is a neat and very attractive exhibition of brass goods, lamps, electroplate, &c, the windows being set out with much taste. Mr Parker Davies (successor to Mr Pugh) devotes [considerable space to the displaying of perfumes and toilet requisites. Mr Fred Homan's establishment has a nice show of pipes, tobaccos, walking sticks and such like presents. At the Branch [establishment of Messrs Owens and Sons there was a fine exhibition of meat, the supply being identical with that in the Water-street establishment. Mr Robert Price at his grocery and bakery business afforded his customers the opportuni- ty of procuring a capital quality of fruit, cake, Hovis bread, and other foodstuffs for which there is so great a demand at this season of the year. Since Messrs Ind Coope and Co. have had the old Town Hall Stores in their business they have made a special feature in displaying in the large window bottles of their wines and spirits. This week there is quite a pyramid of bottles containing the liquids which will be in great demand. Mr W M Williams has two neatly set-out windows, iced Christmas cakes, mince pies, candied peel, and fruit for puddings and cakes, forming the principal portion of the stock. At Mr Lewis Evans' one portion of the front contains lamps, electro-plate, and many pretty presents suitable for the newly-wedded or the more staid householders. The quantity and quality were such as to meet the requirements of the season. Patriotism in these warlike days goes a great way, and the Gwalia Clothing Company are up- to-date with a stock of red, white, and blue ties, which are displayed amid a splendid assortment of wearing apparel. Messrs Stead and Simpson's shop in the lower end of High-street is also well stocked for the wintry weather with boots and shoes. Singer's Company's sewing machines are so well known that comments are'scarcely necessary on the display of their wares which is taking place this week. A touch of the festive charac- ter of the season is evident at the headquarters of the firm in this town. Messrs Lunt and Griffiths have a very la rge stock of warm winter clothing on view at the Free Trade Hall, the requirements of all classes being considered in the selection of their ex- tensive range of goods. Overcoats and thick jackets are among the leading lines. Mr E Roberts, both at his shop in this street and in the Market, has a very fine show of meat. Russell Road and Wellington Road. Messrs Fred Roberts and Co in Russell Buildings have this year taken special pains to make their establishment bright and attractive. The show is pretty and is an excellent adver- tisement for the firm. In one window a cosy drawing room with fire and many home comforts were to be seen, beautiful fancy Chippendale furniture being used in the setting out. The other window was designed as a dining room, the table being neatly laid out 11 cl for six persons, well decorated, and it is need- less to say that it attracted much attention. A speciality in this portion of the establishment were the lace curtains. Messrs Johnson Bros. exhibited specimens of their dyeing. Mrs Collis in Russell Buildings showed much taste in the setting out of the window of her shop. Mr Roberts has a good show of prime meat in his shop. At the Bon Bon Miss Holt displayed Christ- mas sweetstuffs in an attractive manner. Messrs Jones and Son in their grocery establishment in Wellington road have two very well stocked windows of seasonable commodities. Mr A. Sheffield has at his premises two windows which do credit to the town, the dis- play being thoroughly seasonable, and it has been carried out with much care. The electro- plated goods for Christmas and New Year gifts are as varied in price as in design, patty pans, mincers, and goods of this kind are required for the kitchen. Oil and gas stoves are on view for other parts of well appointed house- holds. Even outdoor games are not neglect- ed at this establishment, where footballs, skates, &c., are to be found at all prices. Lamps, fancy candlesticks, brass goods, clocks, coal vases, and such like goods are to be seen in endless array. The Royal Chimes have attracted much attention, while the stock of mirrors and other articles of furniture is too numerous to particularise. Mr E Roberts (late Nelson's, Limited) dis- played during the week, with Messrs Eastman on the opposite side of the road, very fine cuts of meat. MrHoman at his hair-dressing establishment gave a good show of pipes and walking sticks. Mr R Sutcliffe devoted one of his windows to the displaying of a varied assortment of first-class sweets, &c. Messrs Amos Bros., as in former years, filled one window with a large stock of cards, the other portion of the shop being given over to books, &-c- Miss Amos had a pretty show of boots and shoes. Mrs Jones' greengrocery premises were decorated with holly and other evergreens, flowers, &-c., while a splendid show of fruit was on hand. Mr G F Gunner has one of the finest dis- plays of boots and shoes ever seen in Rhyl at his Wellington Road establishment, while the prices were such as will meet the requirements of all sections. The window devoted to the lighter stock of shoes and dancing slippers was prettily set out, the use of coloured paper and a white ground work gave the show a season- able appearance. At the Arcade was to be found one of the heaviest stock of toys this side of Chester. Arranged around on the 100 yards of shelving were to be seen the latest and best of the toy manufacturies. It was truly a palace of delight for the youngsters, while the prices were such as to be within the reach of all. A 6d department has been added to Mr Hoffman's stalls of late. Mr Trehearn's well-known Wellington Road shop contains a splendid assortment of Christ- mas and New Year's goods. The stock of calendars and diaries is large and well-chosen, while the latest addition to the stock is a quantity of very perfect artificial flowers. Noblett's have a prettily decorated window for Christmastide. Mr Jesse Beech, at Wellington Hall, places before his patrons a large stock of Royal Worcester ware, fancy china and glass goods arrayed in a prettily decorated window. At this establishment there is one of the largest stocks in North Wales every household requisite being on hand. Mr Kerfoot Hughes is making a good show of lamps this Christmas in one window, together with tinned goods for use in the kitchens. In his other windows there is a fine assortment as useful presents, fancy trays, knives, brass goods, &c. Mr J W Morgan, at Tudor Buildings, has on view warm winter goods, cutlery, &c. Mr Thos Welsby is making a special show of cheese aud bacon at the County Stores, and he has issued a circular to his customers calling attention to the honours he has won at various exhibitions as a provision merchant. His sup- ply is well selected. Mr D Davies exhibits at his tailor's shop a good array of finished garments suitable for 1 1:1 the wintry weather now prevalent. Further down Wellington-road we find that Mr Deane has a nice show of boots and shoes, while Mr Gregory's window presents a thoroughly seasonable appearance. Those who are desirous of procuring lan- tern slides for winter entertainments cannot do better than make selections from the stock of Mr Ratcliffe which is the largest in North Wales, hundreds of local slides, being avail- able. Mr James Dowell is showing this year a splendid assortment of gift books, a special feature being made of Welsh publications. He has also a fine stock of cards, &c. The iron- mongery department is likewise stocked with lamps and household requisites of every description. Mr Wm. Davies at his two shops in this thoroughfare has well stocked windows con- taining seasonable goods. At Aled House Mr J T Jones exhibited a rather neat, but not overcrowded, window which contained cakes and fruit. Mr Hubbard made a special feature of blankets and bed coverings in one portion of his establishment. Mr Young in the new establishment which he has opened at the corner of Elwy street is showing a very good assortment of cards and presents suitable for the season, while he has obtained a large number of subscribers for his library. Mr T. Elias Jones has throughout this week given the public a very good opportunity of witnessing a splendid exhibition of meat at his establishment. At the corner of Princes street Mr Hugh Edwards has a well filled shop of groceries, seasonable fruit predominating In the extreme west of Wellington road is to be found the shop of Mr Fleming, who had a couple of windows very nicely set out with groceries. Mrs Dodd's establishment also contains seasonable goods. Bodfor Street. Messrs Palethorpe Ltd, as in former years have a stock of their celebrated pieg and cooked meats for luncheons and suppers. The window is tastefully displayed. In the jewellery establishment of Mr Palethorpe there was a pleasing array of gold and silver presents. Mrs Wedgwood has a pretty show of ware for festive season, the large window being filled with both serviceable and fancy articles suitable for Christmas presents. Mr Robert Lloyd has opened his new premises at No 5 Bodfor Street, where he has plenty of accommodation for parties and visitors. The window is beautifully set out with seasonable goods, Christmas and angel cakes being in great variety. The wedding cake which was awarded a prize at the London Bakers' Exhibition is on view, and Mr Lloyd introduces for the first time in Rhyl the Betrothal cake. One of the novelties in the window is a model of the great big wheel complete with cars and turning apparatus. The display of cooked meats, mince meat and con- fectionery is very fine, while the lighting arrange- ments are perfect. Mr J T Williams, late of Llandudno, has a neat awl effective display of Christmas cakes. At Eagle House Air Pepper gives a good assort- ment of smokers' requisites and jewellery. The Grosvenor Hotel windows are prettily set out with joints for Christmas fare, the whole establishment presenting a seasonable appearance. At Costigan's there is a fine show of pipes, tobaccos and cigars the windows being plentifully stocked. Mr Harrison, at Messrs Smith & Son's bookstall on the station platform, has a splendid array of gift books for all ages, and a large selection of Christmas numbers. In his Bodfor Street establishment, Mr Eisiski places before the public a large and varied stock. Mr Oldfield displays two pretty windows filled with sweets and cakes. Mr Joseph Mudd, at his chief establishment in Bodfor Street, has a grand show for Christmas, the pick of the markets and countryside having been obtained by him. Hundreds of turkeys, geese, fowls, ducks, pheasants, hares, rabbits, &c., have been obtained by Mr Mudd in order to cope with the orders he has received from Rhyl, St Asaph, Prestytyn, Abergele, and the surrounding district in which he has an extensive clientel. Supplies of all kinds of fish in season are also daily received. Mr G T Lyne gives his customers the opportunity of obtaining prize meat, his show during the week having been of an extensive character. Lamb has been specially provided for this Christmas. At the establishment of Mr T M Davies, the festive display is attractive and pretty-the two windows being neatly set out. Mr Forster has made a special feature this year of old English bracket clocks to remind the Absent-Minded Beggars" of the flight of time. There is also a pretty display of gold and silver buckles, rings, brooches, &c, suited to all tastes and at all prices. Mr A Sandoe always makes a good show of Christmas and New Year novelties at his estab- lishment in Bodfor Street. The stock of cards is the largest and most varied the proprietor has yet exhibited,Jgift books are a special line, while the collection of indoor games is the best in town. Presents will be found in abundance at this shop, and there should be no difficulty in satisfying the most exacting. Mr M S Osborne placed before the public warm clothing suitable for winter wear. Gents' outfitting is the speciality at this establishment. Queen Street. Mr Gibbons has a large stock of household drapery. Messrs Connah and Co's window is set out with a fine show of bicycles and mailcarts. The range of selection should be sufficient to meet all re- quirements. The hiring and reqairing depart- ments of this well-known business are under careful management. Mr Spinks displays seasonable goods suitable for presents. Messrs Williams auu to have in their windows fruit, cakes, &c. Mr Homan has a large stock of combs, brushes, walking sticks, &c. At the ironmongery establishment of Mr Roberts there is an extensive and pretty show of brass goods suitable for presents, together with household requisites, cutlery, and lamps. Mr Talbot has transformed the appearance of the shop he has recently re-opened in Queen St., and there is in the windows a magnificent display of artificial flowers, table centres, Tenneriil'e drawn thread work. There is also a good assortment at this shop of Jaegar clothing. Mr D J Griffiths is giving a large show of poul- try and fruit at his shop this week. Mrs Jones has a couple of windows nicely filled with children's clothing. Mr Hatwood supplies all requsites for fishermen. At the well-known and extensive premises of Messrs Rhvdwen Jones and Davies there is one of the brightest and best exhibitions of goods in North Wales. It is one of the sights in Rhyl this Christmas. One window is filled with beautiful artificial plants for table decoration, which are prettily displayed on a groundwork of mirrors. In the other windows the show of down quilts, draught screens, wicker and rush chairs is very fine. Recently j extensive additions have been made to the electro-plate department while the stock of curtains and other drapery is very large. Mr Roose at the S.P.Q.R. Stores has betn fortunate in securing a special lot of prize cheese from the dairies which in the past have supplied him so satisfactorily. His display of bacon and other provisions is as extensive as in previous years. Miss Phillips displayed two pretty decorated windows, and Mr Arnold has a charming^show this year of goods, the windows being set out with com- mendable taste. Mr J Evans' outfitting window contains speci- mens of tailoring &c. Mr S Eisiski has made a special display of walk- ing sticks at all prices. Cigars, pipes, cigarettes, and all smokers' requisities are placed on view in an attractive manner for the annual sale. In Queen's square Mr Gratton displayed two splendidly decorated windows which cannot fail to attract attention. Mr Parry's at his cycle depot has on view some of the lastest styles of bicycles for which he is sole agent. There is an attractive show at Mr Ernest Jones' Vale of Clwyd btudio of portraits and enlarge- ments, the window being very nicely arranged. Mr Freeman's jewellery establishment contains many useful and pretty presents. Mr Pozzie is making on a show of high-class chocolate and sweets,confectionery cakes and other seasonable goods. The window are tastefully set out. Mr Howard's windows contains Christmas crackers and sweets. At Naylor's Temperance Hotel every accommoda- tion for travellers and others staying in Rhyl over Christmas will be found- Mr T Homan's branch establishment has a fine selection of toys. Water Street. This district is being gradually converted into a business thoroughfare. Mr J H Ellis, as in former years, has a very fine show of wines, spirits, and bottled beers, &c. The windows are well-stocked, Mr Ellis' celebrated Glenlivet brand of whiskey being well to the front. Messrs Owens and Sous always have an attractive display of meat, and this year they have been able to obtain some of the finest beasts in the market. Eight bullocks fed by well-known gentlemen were secured for the shops of this firm, in addition to sheep and pigs. The display of prime meat has been one of the best ever seen at Rhyl. Messrs E P Jones, Son, and Co, have placed on view a large and well selected stock of seasonable goods. The windows were prettily decorated, and the supply of fruit, cake, confectionery, bara brith. crackers, candied peels, &c, seemed unlimited. The firm have had an extraordinary run of business this Christmas. Mr Boyle and Mrs Powell Jones at their joint establishment had a very good stock of fish, poul- try, fruit, &c, which was displayed to the best possible advantage. Messrs Abbott and Evans' window was well- stocked with pipes, walking sticks, &c. Messrs Waterworth Bros at their new premises had a large and fine display of fruit and vegetables. Mr Angel exhibited some nice prize meat at his corner shop, and Mr Clark has again displayed a very fine stock of poultry, hares, pheasants, fish and fruit. The I whole of the front of the large shop, as well as the stall in the market, was covered with the con- signments which have daily arrived during the week. Mr Griffiths' bakery establishment looked very l seasonable with its display of cakes, &c. Mr Maltby has had a splendid show this week of meat and poultry. He obtained one prize bullock, and killed another that he had fed himself. Sheep and bacon pigs were also displayed, together with a prime lot of geese raised by the exhibitor. Bedford Street. Messrs Harrison and Son had a neat show of boots and shoes. Mr Manley's shop was well filled with fruit and vegetables for the season. Mr Paul is showing a good selection of fish in season, together with rabbits and wild birds. At the shops of Miss Slater there was also a seasonable display. Sussex Street. Miss Keyzar has a pretty selection of toys and fancy wool work. The Sussex Dairy Company places on view a neatly arranged window. Mr W Roberts exhibited some choice cuts of meat at his shop. At the Bee Hive there is a very good show of winter garments the windows being set out in a very attractive manner. Mr McEwen's outfitting establishment contained some excellent specimens of the tailoring trade. At Mrs Amos Jones' shop the show of millinery was large and well displayed, a clearance sale taking place. Mr Griffiths'Chr Istmas stock of poultry is one of the largest he has ever placed on view. The demand has been great and he has gone to much trouble to provide his customers with splendid geese, turkeys, hares, &c. Miss Amos' boot and shoe windows were neatly arranged with a large stock. Mr Griffiths' show of gents' outfitting was large and thoroughly up-to-date. In the other portion of Sussex-street, Messrs Amos Bros had a large and splendid exhibition of cards and Christmas presents. Mrs Lewis also presented a pretty windowful of fancy goods. Market Street. The Anglo-American Bazaar's stock of 6d and 2 other goods is large and attracts plenty of customers at Christmas time, the extensive range of house- hold articles at popular prices being sufficient to satisfy the most exacting. Mr Brookes has a capital show of smokers' requisites and walking sticks. Messrs Greenhalgh and Geary at their furnishing establishment have a very bright and effective display of furniture, the window being prettily set out as a drawing room. The selection of hats, ties, collars, &c., at Mr Garson Allen's outfitting stores is well chosen and very seasonable in character. Messrs Saxon & Evans have a cdbple of windows well set out with pipes and tobaccos. Mr Mayhew hcts filled his new boot shop with a fine stock of goods. Mr Brodie's drapery establishment is well supplied with winter garments, and Mr Tom Owen has many interesting books in his Old Curosity Shop." Mr Piercy and Mrs Williams have each a good display of fruit and vegetables. Kinmel Street. At Brown's Photographic Studio there was a pleasing arrangement of photographs and enlarge- ments. Mr Benbow displayed a large quantity of tea in chests in his large windows. Mr Llewelyn Williams' 6d Bazaar has a very fine stock of useful articles. Miss Miller had on view a large stock of fruit and flowers in a well appointed window. At the Castle Temperance Hotel Mr Hulley displayed Christmas Cakes and Confectionery in a neat arrangement. The Abbey Street District. At the corner of Vaughan-street Mr Jones, grocer and baker, placed on view a good stock of Christmas fruit, cakes, &c. Mr E E Vaughan had a fine show of fancy soaps and perfumes, &c. Messrs Jones and Son have made a special show of cakes in their Abbey-street shop. Miss Thomas has a very pretty window of flower and fruit in her establishment. Mr Lyne in his shop in Abbey-street has a good show of meat, and Mr Pepper has two very fine windows of Christmas sweets, &c. Mr Wood and Mr Smalley have each a good assortment of groceries and provisions at their establishments.