Rhyl Journal

The Penrhyn Quarry Situation. The refusal of the quarrymen to produce a list of their grievances has given a gocd deal of offence to thosp who took it for granted that all the right was on their side and all the wrong on the side of the quarry management. The men are perfectly within their right in refusing to state their grievances. They are perfectly within th'ir right in refusing to work on conditions which they do not like. They are perfectly within their right in going to seek work elsewhere with- out regard to Lord Penrbyn's profit or conveni- ence, or the prosperity of the slate trade. They are perfectly within their right in refusing t, consider the lops and suffering of the shopkeepers, property owners, and others who have settled at Betbesda for their own profit and convenience. They are quite within their right in joining the Quarrymen's Union, or in refusing to join it. They are perfectly within their right in saying that they will not work unless they practically appoint the quarry manager. Anything less than this perfect freedom would convert the men into slaves, and would in the end destroy far more than the industrial prosperity of this country. One of the great desires of many workmen is to establish the privilege to direct negotiation with their employers, but the Penrhyn quarrymen are quite within their right in desiring to surrender this privilege into the hands of anybody they think is better able than themselves to exercise it. That there will be suffering at Bethesda is certain, but the community at Bethesda is one of those indirect results of industry for which the quarry- men are in no wise responsible. Neither is Lord Penrhyn responsible. Whoever has gone to Bethesda to make a living there went on his own responsibility, at d the quanyuv n are no more 'ble responsible for any suffering that my result from their refusing to woik than tie people who rnett at the ciossing of four roids sre respon- sible because somebody opens a business there. The workers are individually free, and their responsibility is purely an individual responsi- bility. What is true of woikmen is equally true of employers. Indeed, unless it is true of em- ployers, it cannot be true of workmen. This is the truth that the quarrymen do not recognise Lord Penrhyn is at liberty to keep his quarries open, and to employ anybody who is willing to work for him. If he cmnot ob'ain v.o-kers under existing conditions, he will either have to modify them or to close the quarries. If the in- (histiytasto be abandoned, i" will not b- the Jiis-t li'du try that hns lad to be abmdoned because employers and employed i o.i'd not find mutual advantage. There is no reason whatever why the quarries should be worked if the owner lost s by them, and the men can obtain better terms elsewhere. The quarries, it is to be hoped, will not be closed if it is possible to keep them open owing to a large number of the men having gone away. It jnay not be possible to work at a profit unless a certain output is secured, but the permanent solution of the difficulty will be accelerated nd made more complete if the quarries can be kept open so that men cm be taken on individually as they apply for work and without waiting for united action on their part The men may be afraid of each other. The difficulties in the way of keeping the quarries open are obvious, but it would, on the whole, be btt!er to make a loss by working with an in- sefficient staff than to make a similar loss by closing the quarries until the men came back, it ever they come back, in a body. The quarrymen have lost the sympathy of the public, and there is great danger that the whole subject will now be lost sight of, seeing that the game of peer baiting has utterly failed, and that the man- agement have at last succeeded in showing that they have not a single grievance of any kind before them, except that the men do not like the way the quarries are managed We are anxious that the way of return to work should be kept open for those who are willing to work, so that there may be as little misery as possible at Bethesda. To keep the quarries open will entail loss and may be misunderstood, but the manage- ment is strong enough to act wisely without caring a great deal what the frothier soitof news- paper may say, and without troubling about the action of bastard Socialists and ther industrial fanatics. If there are conditions of work which might be improved, let them be omproved by all means, but it must be always understocd that the only sure way of improving conditions of work is to see that the work itself is profitable, aud whether work is profitable or not depends as much on the wisdom and honesty of workers as on the intelligence and enterprise of employer.— "Cambrian Newn."

DEATH. On December 16th, Ernest, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs Edwards, 65 High Street, Rhyl. Aged 17. IN MEMORUM. EVANS.—In loving memory of Ada, the beloved daugh- ter of Benjamin and Isabella Evans, 1 Castle View, J fynnongroew read, Rby), who died December 20tb, 1890. Aged 16 years. Also James, the beloved son of He above who died Joly 14th, 1894, aged 24 years. Aroond our darlings' graiei we linger, Till the setting sun is low, Feeling all our h,pes are perished Intbe flowers we cherished so God comfoit the sad and the lonely, And show them Tty ways are love; Though the cros3 on earth be heavy, There's a fairer world above. In loving memory of John, only son of John and Sarah Williams, 32 Water-street, Rhyl (late of 36 S Wellington-road), who departed this life December 18th, 1897, aged 33 years. In loving memory of our dear mother Ann Jones, 24 Bedford Street, Rhyl, who departed this life December 21st, 1895. Also our dear father, Hugh Jones, who died May 1st, 1897. To call our dear parents to His home, The Lord thought it best; Though the parting gave us grief and pain We must abide and let them rest.

Sir Horatio Lloyd, in a case heard at Llandudno County Court on Thursday relating to the propor- tion the executors of a certain estate were required to pay of expenses incurred by the widow after the death of her husband, said that people were very fond in Wales of having what was called a beautiful funeral," and excessive expenses were often incurred. In this case a mourning costume costing four guineas had been ordered for the funeral, ar.d he regarded that as unnecessary. A person could go to a funeral in a red coat just as well as in a black one. Mr Roberts, a solicitor engaged in the case, said it had been the custom for many years in Wales to have such accounts paid by the executors, and the judge's decision would haae a far-reaching effect. Mr Leigh Taylor, Penmaenucha, has promised conditionally £1000 towards an endowment for Dolgelly Grammar School, the only church school of its kind in the diocese of Bangor, The buildings ot the old school were saved from the operations of the Welsh Act, whilst the endowment was plienated,

BRITISH SCHOOLS CONCERT. Last evening, at the Grand Pavilion, a concert was given in aid of the funds of the British Schools. The weather was boisterous, but despite that drawback, there was a large attendance, although many of the children, who had been trained to take part in the entertainment, were unable to be present. The chair was taken by Mr R Llewellyn Jones, who explained that Mr S Perks was unable to preside as announced, being indisposed. On behalf of the managers of the schools, the Chairman thanked those who had supported that concert, and remarked that the deficit in the school accounts amounted to £234, and he hoped that the Nonconformists of Rhyl would realise their responsibility in connection with the British Schools. Not only had the children been well trained for that concert, but the schools had received the best possible reports, and were undoubtedly equal to any schools in North Wales. A serious responsibility rested on some of the congregations in Rhyl. He was pleased to say that the members of several places of worship contributed very well to the schools, but there were others who were sadly behind and required to be a little more enthusiastic instead of leaving all the responsibility upon the shoulders of others. Unless there were further contributions the serious question of the closing of the schools would have to be faced, as it was not likely that a few would continue to bear the burden and guarantee the deficit. If everyone interested in education did their duty there would be plenty of funds, but a glance at the subscription list showed that there were but a few who did that which was expected of them. The programme was then proceeded with, and the children most satisfactorily acquitted them- selves, the performance being a. thorough success. PART I. Chorus, Now pray we for our country," Christ Church School (Girls). Song, Cathedral Voices." Miss S E Jones. Song, Why do the nations," Mr W E Jones. Chorus, Sweeping-brush Brigade," Emmanuel School Children. Song, I will extol Thee," Llinos Clwyd. Song, Mary," Mr Tom Barlow. Song, Zyder-Zee," Miss Claudia Davies. Duet, The Martial Spirit," Messrs Dan Jones and Pierce. Song, When the heart is young," Miss Gertrude Humphreys. Choruses (1) "Christmas Carol" (2) "The House that Jack built," Christ Church School Infants. PART II. Drill by the Boys of the Christ Church School. Song, "Take a pair of Sparkling Eyes," Mr Tom Barlow. Song, Pwy fel fy Mam," Miss Ada Williams. Chorus, "The Flower Gatherers," Christ Church School Girls. Song, Chwyfiwn Faner," Mr W E Jones. Song, "The Heavenly Song," Miss E W Amos. Song, "Alice, where art thou." Mr Tom Barlow. Song, For all eternity," Miss L Williams. Trio, The Tickling Trio," by Three of 'Em. Chorus. The Excursion Train," Emmanuel School Children. God Save the Queen. During the interval, Mr L J Roberts, H.M.I.S., proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, masters, teachers, artistes, and to Mr Bryan Warhurst for gratuitously giving his services as accompanist. He (Mr Roberts) desired to specially thank the teachers for having given up much of their leisure in order to prepare the children for that entertainment. He was proud to be present to witness such splendid specimens of work from the elementary schools. It was really but one branch of it—the recreative branch but he was able to speak from personal experience of the excellence of the other work (applause). He emphasised the appeal of the Chairman, and assured those present that it was false economy to refrain from subscribing to the funds of the school, as the children received the best possible education and he believed that many parents paid heavy fees for an education that was inferior to that given free in the schools of Rhyl (applause). The Rev D Lewis seconded, and it was carried.

RHUDDLAN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL SIR,—Will you kindly insert a few words in your next issue to testIfy that I have nothing whatever to do as author of the Welsh letters that appeared lately from Rhuddlan in your respected paper, the Journal," as I brieve it is the general im- pression here and elsewhere that they were written by myself, which may be to my disadvantige. If at any time I do write, I shall attest same with my name and address. Yours very truly, R- GRIFFITHS (Mill Clwyd). Rhuddlan, Dec. 20tb, 1900.

GLEANINGS. Nearly 18,000,000 tickets kavo beett left 6Vll from the Paris exhibition. The historic garrison church at Halifax (Nov. Scotia) has been destroyed by fire. Viscouiil; Duiicannon has bevm chosen chn.innlt1 of Bovril, Limited, in place of the late Mr. Lawsor Johnston. Sir Thomas Lipton is about; to start a sailors1 home and a hotel for the benefit of naval officers ai, Bereliaven. The lIolI. Florence Monson, sister of the Britisl Amh assador at Paris, has died at her residence, St. Hughs, near Lewes, in her sixtieth year. A farmer named William Adams, of Ivychurch, had his neck broken in a trap accident. He leaveli awidow and eight children. Henry Pelham Stokes, 49, clerk in holy orders, was at Clerkeinvcll committed for trial charged with obtaining jowcllery by false pretences. Justices Kennedy and Darling will hear the West Islington election petition on January 14, and the Pembroke election petition will come up for trial on January 18. A French boileiniaker fit Marseilles has nHei ten years' labour succeeded in completing the model of a new submarine, which is reported to have given the most satisfactory results. The energy displayed by England and Germany in extending their submarine cable systems IW8 directed the attention of France to the suhject and the Commission of the Colonies is at present engaged in examining the question. A collision occurred between the Glasgow steamer Perseverance and a Danish schooner at the entrance to GrangemouLh River the other night. The schooner sank immediately. The master and two of the crew arc missing, but three sailors were saved. Waller Barker was fined f3 3s. and £2 5s. costs at Ipswich for assaulting Mrs. Smythe, the wife of a Customs officer. He owned Mrs. Smythe's house, and on calling there about some repairs put, his arm round her waist and kissed her six times. A Russian millionaire merchant, named Ilyagin, has just. beell sentenced by the Court of Appeal to twelve years' banishment in Tobolsk, and the loss of certain civil rights, for cruelly ill-treating ayoung servant girl. Edward JOlles, H member of It gnlIg of Hooligans, was convicted at the Central Criminal Court oi highway robbery in the Euston-road, and sen- tenced to three years' penal servitude, with fifteen lashes. The coastguards at Cuckniere Haven have dis- covered two skeletons of human beings three feeb beneath the top of the cliff. They were buried face downwards, and had been there for many years. Time had nearly turned them to dust, and one of the skulls crumbled when touched. It is supposed that the remains were those of two smugglers. The Mauley Choral Society were giving the "Messiah," before a large audience in Mauley the other night, when Miss Esther Palliser, who was singing the soprano solos, was suddenly seized with loss of voice. Mine. Fanny Moody, who is appearing with the Moody-Manners Opera Company at the theatre, was among the audience, juul at the request of the conductor stepped for- ward and continued the oratorio. Tunis, the famous black charger of General Boulanger, is dead. When the master wont into exile the horse was left under the care of M, Louis Biu bier, one of the General's frieuds, who made Tunis comfortable in his old davs.

FISHING TRADE IN ,J EO I' A It D V. A ciinis is threatened in the trawling industry of Grimsby, which claims to be the greatest bail- ing port in the woild. At the annual meeting of the Owners' Association a report was presented predicting an early collapse of the port's fishing trade unless there was more co-operation between masters and crews to avoid unnecessary expense and outlays caused by careless navigation.

FATAL MOUNTAIN CLIMB. The coroner at Llandudno inquired into the death of Elizabeth Bright, aged eighty-two, who was killed on Great Orme's Mead. She missed her way while walking, and in attempting to regain the road she fell from the mountaiu to the marine drive, n diatauee of 200 feet.

aIe b JJ nbau &uat?. By AIR W. HALL. TOWN HALL AUCTION MART. Sale of Valuable Furniture. JyJESSRS. WILLIAiNi HALL & CO. Will Offer for PRIVATE SALE a Large Quantity of SUPERIOR FURNITURE and Effects suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents. Sound—Well-seasoned and Well-made. £ s. d. Valuable Chippendale Cabinet 10 0 0 Grand Old Mahogany Bureau 3 10 0 Antique Pollard Oak Sideboard 10 10 0 Satin Walnut Dressing-stand, complete.. 2 2 0 Carved Oak Chest, large, antique 1 10 0 Carved Oak Chest, smaller 1 5 0 Very neat Walnut Sideboard 5 5 0 Eight-feet Mahogany Dining Table 5 5 0 Old Oak Dresser 410 0 Mahogany Sideboard I 3 10 0 Walnut Sideboard 4 4 0 Carved Oak Umbrella Stand .250 Pair Hall Chairs .2 2 0 Antique Grandfather's Clock 3 3 3 Valuable Fire-resisting Safes, jE5 5s. to 10 10 0 Twelve very old Oak Chairs 6 0 0 Costly Carriage-built Bath Chair 12 0 0 Very Old Oak Wardrobe 5 5 0 Massive Mahogany Wardrobe, 8ft. 6in. long Over £100 worth of Valuable Pictures. Large Quantity of Antiques. Old Copper Warming Pans. Antique Brass Candlesticks. Superior Humber Tricycle cost £28. Quantity of Old China. Superior Mahogany Card Table, 94 4s. Old Oak Stand Table Valuable Mahogany Corner Cupboard, £ 3 3s. Quantity of Old Carved Oak. Old Prints—Collection of Autographs. NOTICE.—These Goods cannot be Purchased from any other Firm and are all Genuine Bargains, suitable for SEASONABLE PRESENTS. Now on View. Cash at Time of Purchase. 355 WANTED FOREIGN STAMPS Large or Small WANTED Collections. WANTED Big Prices Paid. WM. HALL & Co., Auctioneers, Rhyl. WANTED Old Antique Mahogany and Oak WANTED Furniture. WANTED Big Prices Paid. WM. HALL & Co., Auctioneers, Rhyl. WANTED Old China Antique. Old Siver Goods. WANTED Old Brass Fenders. WANTED Old Curios. WM. HALL & Co., Auctioneers, Rhyl. 356

CYCLING NEWS & COSSIP. II During the Stanley and National cycle shows the cyclist of London and greater Suburbia put in an appearance at the two exhibitions, more from the motive that as wheelmen it was their duty to attend, than from the object of making their selection for next season's riding. Not so the cycle agents, whose prime object ill journeying from the provinces, and even from distant towns in Ireland and Scotland, was to transact business for the coming year and make arrangements with makers after obtaining informal ion on the latest improvements in cycle const-ruci ion beyond this there was a silent hankering for mundane pleasures, in which the good companionship and courteous hospitality of makers figure prominently. A visitor to the Shows could not fail to be struck by the marked falling off in the litilill-er of exhibits, the of the customary lavishness dis- played in the fitting up of the stands, and the rapid inroad that motor exhibits had made into tire reduced area proportioned to cycles and cycle accessories. In the case of the National Show this was most marked, the space at the Crystal Palace occupied by the exhibition being considera- bly curtailed from former years, while practically the whole of that portion known as the North Nave was devoted to motors. The shows on the whole were as satisfactory to the exhibitors as had been expected, though it was generally acknow- ledged that very few would reap a harvest worth speaking about from the seeds sown. The tendency is for the trade to fight shy of exhibitions of this description, and it is more than probable that i/both shows are held next year, a still further secession of exhibitors will be observed. An Australian correspondent sends home some interesting information regarding the behaviour of pneumatic tyres in that country,and points out that owing to the severe heat and the rough usage they are subject to by being driven over hot sand and rough bush tracks, very few tyres can stand the hard treatment for lorn, O'.rr informant, however, points out that the only tyres which seems to give complete satisfaction, and to figure prominently, are the Dunlops." These are used on the tracks and highways with the greatest success. The question of the .ive advantage of long or short cranks is apparently to receive a fresh lease of life, the subject again coming into pro- minence by a couple of Newea^t'e riders agreeing to accept Mr. Hodgson'i cliallmge. The two riders are prepared to ride any distance from a quarter of a mile to 150 miles on a, cycle path, the stipulation being, that, Mr. Hodgson uses 9-inch cranks and they cranks of (ii-inches, while the gear in both cases is to be optional. We cannot help considering the contest as unnecessary, the rival merits of long or short cranks having been already so conclusively proved in favour of the latter; but still the challenge promotes a certain amount of interest, although the result is fore- known, providing all the competitors are of equal standard. Dogs are not allowed to haul carls in this coun- try, as it is humanely and rightly believed that their feet are not adapted by nature for heavy work on hard roads. The restriction is not, how- ever, imposed abroad, and an inventor some time back took out a patent for a device to enable a dog to assist in the propulsion of a tricycle. A sort of shaft protruded to the rear, and the dog is har- nessed in and tugs away, although lie cannot see where lie is going. It is to be hoped that foot- rests are provided for him when the rider starts coasting. In analyzing the reports published of the Stanley and National cycle shows, the fact comes into prominence that there were but few exh'^its show- ing anj' radical change in the present design of the bicycle. The day of the inventor expounding his theories to an interesting group of by-standers, has departed, and the shows are now only supported by manufacturers selling cycles of the orthodox pattern. M. Bastien, the young French amateur, is one of the cleverest of pace followers, and besides winning the 100 kilos World's Amateur Cham- pionship he holds the World's Hour Amateur record with a score of 34 miles, 979 yards. He, of course, rides Dunlop tyres. It is satisfactory to note that the National C 'N,clists' ITiiion championship meeting held at Grangetown last season resulted in a profit of no less than £ 258. Other championship meetings yielded fairly good returns, and the Union is to be congratulated upon being able to now-a-days run cycle race meetings with such satisfactory results. People should bear in mind that the Union does a lot of good work, and of course it is quite im- possible for it to do so without proper funds. The more funds they have the more work they are able to perform in the interests of the general body of cyclists. If this consideration were to always weigh with people when N.C.U. championship meetings are held in their districts we should no doubt see even an increase in the yield mentioned above. Once again a six days' race is to be held in New York, and from present information it appears that England will again be represented. One of the leading road riders of the year, H. Green, is stated to be a probable starter, and it is even stated that lie may possibly be a partner with Hale who won the first event, and ride a tandem. If these two men should get up together, England would have a good chance of success, although for a six days' race of this kind, where absolutely no interval is allowed, a tandem would towards the latter stages become a terrible instrument to use, unless the riders were to nick in the most absolute and I perfect fashion.

[ scales ftp iUirnon. By Mesrss BE BRIE AND WILLIAMS 10 EMLYN GROVE, RHYT. i Messrs BERRIE & WILLIAMS will Sell on the above premises on MONDAY, DEC. 31, at 2 p.m. (350 —ct—a—a—■——oa—w im miubb^——i XMAS, 1900. THE LAST GREAT MEAT SHOW OF THE CENTURY T. E. JONES, Family Butcher, 152WELLINGTON ROAD Is now showing his Annual Xmas Show of Meat INCLUDING A very fine Heifer, winner of the First Prize at Denbigh Auction Mart, Dec. 11th-fed by J. Williams, Esq., Gwerddglas, Corwen. A number of other very Choice Bullocks and Heifers-fed by R. Morris, Esq., Hendref, and E. P. Jones, Esq., Aberkinsey. Several Pens of Prime Welsh Wethers-fed by Elias Owen, Esq., Groesffordd. Bacon Pigs, Porkers, &c.; also a large number of Geese, Ducks, and Poultry, PIGEON SHOOTING On DECEMBER 27th, 1900. Gentlemen wishing to enter can apply for full particulars to T. F. HOPKINS 347) Dudley Arms Hotel, Rhyl. SPRATT'S DOGG I r Wall Calendar 1901 Pictures, with Technical Information, o1 41 Breeds of Dogs. Also Valuable Advice on Rearing Chickens, Drawings of Pheasants & Partridges, Cage Birds, Parrots, Cockatoos, &c. Z;) All by Specialist Artists. Send Penny Stamp for Postage to ALMANACK DEPARTMENT Spratt's Patent, Ltd. 9A & 25 Fenchurch Street, LONDON, E.C. XMAS HOLIDA YS. DON'T FORGET TIIATI MRS GREENHOUSE HAS DAILY Roast Fowl, whole or quartered j f Duck >> Beef „ Pork „ Mutton Boiled Ham, Plum Puddings, &c., &c. NOTE THE ADDRESS- DINING BOOMS, 37 QUEEN ST., RHYL. 358

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A BOAR RAID IN WALES.-At the Holy- well County Court a case was heard in which Ppter Williams, a farmer at Llanasa, erred Henry Williams. a neighbour, for £ 2. 10s damage, caused to his land by the defendant's boar.—The evidence showed that the boar got into plaintiff's field on several occasions, daIr aging the hed-et and the pasture.—His Honour, in giving judgment. for the plaintiff for two guineas, remarked that these boar raids were very disagreeable in whatever country they took place. Waughter). I The trenches which they made, too, did no good to the bad (laughter.)

At Hawarden County School last term there were 91 pupils, eleven above the maximum set forth in the scheme. On Wednesday the Rev F G Jones, Vicar ot Llanrhos (which includes a part of Llandudno), opened as a Church house an old Biptist chapel in Queen's Road, Craigydon. It was built by the Rev J Spinther James in 1894. Lady Augusta Mostyn performed the opening ceremony on Wednesday. The Gardener (Cassell's) for this week gives away a pretty coloured calendar. Mr Parker Davies, chemist, Rhyl, has issued a dainty wall calendar, fit for any room in the house or office. A movement is on foot for the erection of a memorial to the late Professor Alfred Hughes at Corris. The forms suggested for the memorial are a monument, a public hall or a literary insti- tute. News reached Oxford on Saturday afternoon of the death of Sir John Conroy, Bart,, of Llanbryn- mair, Bedford Lecturer in Physics at Balliol Col- lege, which took place that morning in Rome. Amongst the eight members who went into the lobby against the war vote last week were Mr Lloyd George, Mr Keir Hardie, Mr Bryn Roberts, and Mr J. A. Thomas. The minority was thus half composed of Welsh members. The Rev David Walter Williams, curate of Os- westry, has been appointed Vicar-Choral of St, Asaph Cathedral. Mr Williams, who graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge, was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Llandaff in 1893, and priest by the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1S95. He was chaplain and assistant master of Oswestry School from 1893 to 1896, and in the latter year was appointed chaplain of the House of Industry and one of the assistant clergy of Oswestry parish church.

while in the chemists' shops perfumes and photographic apparatus occupy principal places. The changeable weather requires that people should be provided with good boots, and the dealers have well-selected stocks on view. The beer scare has apparently had little effect in Rhyl, although the licensed victuallers have taken the precaution to display notices certifying that their beer is pure. In the windows of the wine and spirit dealers there is the usual show of decorated bottles, &c. Given seasonable weather, Rhyl tradesmen will, no doubt, do a good trade in the few days from now to Christmas. The Zingara Troupe. The Zingara Troupe visited the Royal Alexandra Hospital last evening and gave a lively programme to an enthusiastic little audience of patients and friends. The troupe departed from their general rule of all dressing alike, and wore a charming variety of costumes, which were frequently changed during the evening. The programme was smartly carried through, many encores being insisted upon. We understand the troupe have promised to give entertainments there periodically during the winter season. They, are also "booked for other engagements at different places. Bright Sunshine at Rhyl. «• The following is the record of bright sunshine at Rhyl during the week ending Wednesday, Dec. 19th H. M. Thursday 2 0 Friday 1 15 Saturday 5 45 Sunday 6 0 Monday 6 50 Tuesday 0 0 Wednesday 1 30 23 20