Rhyl Journal

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. PLEASURE STEAMERS FOR RHYL.-ERECTION OF A NEW JETTY.—AN INDIAN PACODA FOR THE MARINE LAKE.—PROPOSED ROAD FROM RHYL TO PRESTATYN. -BEA UTIFYINC RHYL.-RHYL AND ITS WEATHER REPORT-NEXT YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENTS. The monthly meeting of this body was "eld at the Board Room, Town Hall, on Mon- day afternoon, when there were present Coun- cillors E P Jones (Chairman), H A Tilby (vice-Chairman), A L Clews, J Frimston, J W Jones, J H Ellis, W T Girdlestone, A Maltby, P Mostyn Williams, J Hughes, D Griffiths, J S Greenhalgh, R Jones, A Rowlands (Clerk), A Goodall (Surveyor), R J Hughes, (Sani- tary Inspector). Breach of Bye-Laws. The Surveyor reported that he had visited the building now being erected in King's avenue by Mr J T Shepherd and found that the plans as submitted to the Council were not being worked to. The plans showed the build-' lngsas two stories only, whereas a third storey Was being built. He immediately served a notice for Breach of Bye-Laws as to thickness of \Valls, and as to air space at rear. The only course to adopt was|to prevent the upper portion oeing used as bedrooms, and it was for the ^ouncil to say if they would prosecute.—Re- ared to Committee. Pleasure Steamers for Rhyl. The Surveyor reported that the Bill recently j Presented to Parliament authorising the con- struction of a jetty, at a cost of £2000, had now received Royal assent. If the work was to be finished for next season, it ought to be commenced at once. There were additional Plans and specifications to be prepared, and these would take some time. It was reported that the Committee had visited the West parade, and, after considerable discussion, had decided to adopt a site for the new jetty at a Point on the West Promenade 200 yards west of Sandringham Avenue. Mr Ellis said Rhyl was badly off for accom- modating steamers, and it was a great grievance t^ visitors not to be able to take a sea trip, people visiting the seaside generally looked °rward to a sea voyage in a steamer, and it 'Was quite time Rhyl provided accommodation and a landing place for steanier-, The position selected was sheltered from the westerly winds, t which was a great advantage. The expense ould be less if the jetty was erected on the site suggested. He hoped they would give the Committee sanction to go on with the work, 80 as to get it ready for next season. If they Inade proper accommodation, he felt sure they ^ould soon get steamers to come to Rhyl. He Ielt sanguine of its success as a financial enter- Prise, in fact he himself would be willing to forra one of a syndicate to run steamships of their own. He wished the Council had the Power to take the matter up. Mr Gamlin thought they ought to give the consulting Engineer instructions to go on with he work of erecting the jetty at once. In the meantime their Clerk could inform the steaxnship companies of their scheme, so as to S^ve them plenty of time to arrange to bring their steamers to Rhyl next season. The work is to be commenced as soon* as Possible. New Buildings. The following plans for new buildings were approved :-Five houses in Maude Street by Mr W. Middleton Three houses in Wellington Road by Messrs E Jones & Sons Bath-room *0 Highfield Cottage, Churton Road, by Mr F Roberts; Ten houses in King's Avenue by Messrs D. Griffiths and Son Bay-window at ^Rlefield Cottage by Mr W J P Storey.—A P'an of an arcade from 1 West Parade to ussex Street, for the Rhyl Property Com- Pariy, was disapproved, pending settlement of drainage and building line. New Council Offices. The Road Committee reported that they had adjourned the question of the proposed new Council offices for a special meeting, so that Inore time could be given to this important fatter. The scheme to be considered is the iteration and extension of the Town Hall Premises, for the purpose of providing a new Council Chamber, new offices, and if thought ^csirable, rooms for the purpose of a Free ■library aijd Reading Room. Rhyl Pier. A letter was received from the Secretary to the Rhyl Pier Company, acknowledging that under a misapprehension the Company had erected two notice boards on land belonging to the Council, one on each side of the entrance to the Pier. It was resolved that the boards be allowed to remain for this season for an- nouncing Pier entertainments only, on pay- ment of rent of 5s each. If required further, resh application to be made next year. Proposed New Road From Rhyl to Prestatyn, With reference to the proposed new road between Rhyl and Prestatyn, the Road Com- mittee reported that they proceeded by con- veyances to Rhyd Farm where they met the representatives of the St Asaph (Flint) Rural strict Council, and of the Prestatyn Urban strict Council. The route of the proposed l'oad, from a point starting with an ancient Public highway, known as Green Lane near ^hyd farm, and ending in the bend of the Dy- road not far from Rhydorddwy Fawr, was bussed, and it was generally agreed that the o!\d would be a great improvement, as a first Instalment of a larger extension, joining Dyserth oad at or near the Town Cemetery—thus evad- 1119 the dangerous curves in the road. Also a ;ldening of the road from Green Lane to restatyn might be treated as a part of the heme, to follow at some future time, not very th* ^tant. It was ultimately promised by St Asaph Authority that a plan,description, k i^ate, and apportionment of the cost would Prepared, and submitted for consideration y the several parties concerned. The Com- lttee therefore deferred their report and recommendations until after receipt of the I documents. Mr Gamlin said the scheme would receive his uncompromising opposition. He would not vote a penny from that Council being spent in helping on the scheme. The road was not a county road. He thought the Council ought to inform the St Asaph authority that they would get no financial support from that Council. It would be a pity to put them to the trouble and expense of getting out plans etc, and not give them warning of this fact. He proposed that the Clerk write to them informing them of this. Mr J W Jones said they ought not to encour- age the St Asaph authority at all. If they made this new road all well and good. He would second Mr Gamlin's proposition. Mr Ellis said the Council had not pledged themselves to give any assistance whatever. Mr Mostyn Williams said he thought they ought to encourage the scheme. They were not giving promise of any money, but they ought to give every assistance. It would be an im- provement and would certainly increase the trade between Rhyl and Prestatyn, besides being a very pleasant ride. Mr Maltby said the owners ought to make the own roads. Surely that Council was not going to give assistance to landowners, who would by this new road, improve their proper- ty. If they wanted the road let these people do it themselves. He did not think it would benefit Rhyl in the least. He thought people wishing to drive to Prestatyn would prefer the old way. It would be nice for those people who wished to live in Prestatyn and come into Rhyl and do their shopping. Mr Tilby said it would not be proper to treat the St Asaph authority in the manner suggested by Mr Gamlin. In his opinion the road would be a great improvement and a conveni- ence to the public at large. Although he did not advocate giving any financial assistance from that Council, he felt they ought to give the St Asaph authority their moral support, as far as they could. The Chairman If the new road touches the Rhyl ratepayers' pockets they will cer- tainly object. Mr Gamlin consented to alter his amend- ment so as to read To give moral support but not financial. The proposition was then put to the meeting and carried by 10 votes to 4. A Warning. The Surveyor called attention to the bad state of repair of a number of back passages, especially those parallel to the parades. The course open was for the Council to select the worst, and give owners notice under the Private Street Works Act to repair same with macadam, or some other material. The matter was a serious one.—It was also decided that the necessary steps be taken to drain, level, metal, and make good the back road between Princes Street and West Kinmel Street under the Private Street Works Act, 1892. Miscellaneous. It was decided to take steps to make good the following streets by draining, metalling, levelling, paving, etc. :-Castle Avenue, Sea Bank Road, Victoria Avenue, and the back passages connected with these streets.—It was decided to defer the work of re-erecting the old iron urinal on the east sand banks for this season. The cost of this work is 218.-The Consulting Surveyor was instructed to proceed with the fixing of the groynes on the east foreshore. —The Surveyor reminded the Coun- cil that the Promenade Bandstand would not hold good for another season. This was deferred for a time. Castle Road. The Surveyor reported that Castle Road, which is a boundary to the Lake, was in a very bad state of repair, and detracted from the appearance of the Lake. It was recommended that notices be given to the abutting owners to do the necessary work. The Council would have to bear part of the costs. The Stallholder's Grievance. The Rhyl Market Hall roof is in a very dilapidated condition, and during rainy Heather the [stallholders are incomoded. They have made constant complaints. The Road CQm- mittee have had the matter under considera- tion, and decided to leave it in the hands of the Surveyor and Councillors Griffiths and Whitley. Mr Maltby thought the roof should be repaired at once, and not wait until the bad weather came again. The roof was in a shocking state, and the stallholders complained constantly last winter and during the past summer. The stallholders had to move their goods from one stall to another when it rained, and a good deal of damage had been done to the market produce and the butcher's meat. If the roof was properly repaired, the market would not have to be shut up during the winter months. They ought to make the hall as comfortable as possible. Dr Girdlestone said if the roof was in such a bad state, it would be better to put a new roof on at once. It was no use patching up a rotten roof. The Surveyor said he had called attention to the roof in his report that day. It was almost beyond repair, the woodwork was rotten, and the principals gone. In his opinion a new roof was necessary to make a good job of it. Mr Gamlin said the work ought to be done directly. Mr Griffiths said it had been examined by a plumber, who thought it could be repaired for 1:5. < )n the proposition of Mr Ellis it was decided to have the work done at once. To Beautify Rhyl. Arising out of a question put by the Sur- veyor as to whether he should plant trees in Bodfor Street, opposite the new Bank, an interesting discussion took place as to what should be done to make the town and the promenade look more picturesque. Mr Frimston said they ought to give instruct- ions to the Surveyor to plant as many trees as possible in the streets during the coming months. Mr J W Jones asked if the Surveyor had done anything in the way of getting the orna- mental shrubs ready for the Promenade ? He would like to know when the shrubs were going to be placed there. They had been ordered Ion,, enough. The Surveyor said he had a few tubs ready, but had not yet got the shrubs. Mr Greenhalgh remarked that a good many people had said that shrubs would not grow on the Promenade on account of' the winds. He would like to know what shrubs the Committee had decided to put there. In his opinion the "privet "and "eunoymus" shrubs were the only ones that would thrive on the Promenade. They, as a Council, ought to do all in their power to beautify the town, by planting trees and shrubs. They had several amateur gar- deners on the Council, and the growing of shrubs would be a capital study for them. He hoped the Surveyor would be particular in future in selecting the proper trees. They had lost nearly £100 in bad trees at the Marine Lake. Dr Girdlestone Several of the trees in the streets look consum ptive (laughter), in fact Dr Lloyd told me they look as if they wanted a drink of rum and milk (laughter). Mr Greenhalgh was proceeding to give his opinion on the sort of trees and shrubs they ought to select, and upon their treatment when Mr Gamlin rose and asked if this lecture on Horticulture had anything to do with the re- port of the Committee. Personally he did not come to that Council meeting to listen to a lecture. Mr Greenhalgh If Mr Gamlin would give this Council his professional knowledge of law matters as freely as I have done on the growing of trees and shrubs, it would save this Council pounds and pounds of money (laughter). Mr Gamlin After those remarks I res- pectfully ask the Chairman if Mr Greenhalgh is not out of order. Mr Greenhalgh No, I am not out of order. I am speaking to the Council on a question under consideration, and whether Mr Gamlin likes it or not I shall go on. The Chairman I think you have spoken quite long enough. Mr Greenhalgh continued to speak, where- upon several members exclaimed Chair, chair. Mr Gamlin I come here for serious public business and not to make this Coun- cil room into a bear garden. 4m I in order, Mr Chairman, in proposing that one hundred tubs be purchased at once for the purpose of planting shrubs on the promenade? Mr J W Jones said the Road Committee had been asked to report long ago as to the decora- tion of the promenade, but he had seen nothing yet. He desired to second Mr Gamlin's pro- position. It was eventually decided to purchase 100 tubs and get them ready for next spring, and the Surveyor was instructed to plant as many trees in the streets as possible during the coming months. Rhyl and its Weather Reports. Mr J H Ellis mentioned that a gentleman from the Meteorological Office called upon him on Saturday in company with Mr Polkinghorne as to the instruments at present in use for registering the weather. The present recorder was not what it ought to be, in fact it did not record the proper amount of sunshine, &c. The Council ought to go in for a better one, as it was very important that the Meteorological Office should have a proper record given them. The gentleman stated that he was sent down from the office to inspect the various instru- ments in the towns from which reports were received, in order that they might be satisfied that the equipment in each place was accurate for statistical purposes. They ought to have an instrument in Rhyl which was more sensi- tive, and which would in due course register more sunshine than they had been taking credit for. He (the speaker), under the circum- stances, thought it would be wise for the Council to obtain another recorder, so that the reports would be kept properly. The gentleman also suggested some alterations in the thermometers, and expressed the hope that when these im- provements were carried out, that the town would be included in the weekly returns of the office. The Town Clerk would get the gentleman's report, and he (Mr Ellis) hoped the matter would receive serious consideration (Hear, hear). The Chairman said he was sure the Council thanked Mr Ellis for the interest he had taken in the matter (Hear hear). Wilful Damage. The Surveyor said he regretted to have to call the Council's attention to the wanton damage that had been done to public property. The cannon presented to the Council by Mr Robert Hughes, and fixed in the promenade wall was thrown down on Saturday night, and consider- able damage was done to the wall. One of the seats on the Promenade was thrown over and damaged, and other damage had been done. He suggested that the Council should increase the reward offered from Ri to £5 for the conviction of the offenders. Adopted. Spring Cleaning. Arising out of a minute of the Road Com- mittee, Mr R Jones thought that the shelters on the lake and the railings around should be painted again. The columns for the electric light on the Promenade could do with a coat of paint also. Dr Girdlestone supported, and said the columns ought to be done at once, before the bad weather set in. The Surveyor explained that he had asked the Clerk to advertise for tenders for painting. The shelters on the Promenade would also want painting. Mr J W. Jones said he hoped they were not going to paint the shelters before the winter. They ought to have a proper scheme for decora- tion on the front next season. The Surveyor said it was a difficult matter to get painters to do the work in the Spring. The matter was left in the Surveyor's hands. Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor reported that during the past month 360 loads of sand had been removed from the Promenade and Parade in addition to 100 carted away by builders. These figures gave a good idea of the amount of sand which was continually blown on to the front from the shore during the heavy wind. During the four weeks from August 10th to September 7th, the average amount of sunshine was eight hours and 24 minutes each day.—Excellent progress had been made with the refuse destructor and electric light station, the latter being now finished. The houses for the working classes would soon be ready for occupation. Two new shelters had been started near the Marine Lake the small one on the vest side would be ready shortly, but the other near the entrance would take some time. Morlan Park. A letter was read before the Road Committee from Mr Wm Elwy Williams asking the Council to forego channels, as the street was only a "cul- de-sac." It was recommended that the channels be dispensed with. The Town Surveyor reported that the street was well made, to his satisfaction. In the opinion of the Committee, the street ought to become a highway repairable by the inhabitants at large, and they recommended- that it be, by notice, declared a highway accordingly, including the footways thereof, as soon as completed to the satisfaction of the Town Surveyor. Mr Maltby strongly object to the recom- mendation of the Committee. He thought the Council was one of progress, but if they adopted this sort of thing they would be going back. If the street was a "cul de sac," it was no excuse why it should not be properly channelled. It did not matter who it belonged to, but they ought to insist upon it being properly done before they took it over as a public road, Dr Girdlestone said if the street was to b( taken over as a public road it ought to be pro- perly channelled. Mr Ellis hoped the Council would not be hard on the owner. Mr Williams had made a splendid road, and the Committee were willing to forego channels. In answer to a question the Surveyor said the street ought to have channels. Mr Tilby said if they were going to allow this sort of thing they would create a bad pre- cedent. Other landowners would come and want the Council to do the same. Their standing orders ought to be carried out to the letter. Mr Gamlin I quite agree. Both Mr Hughes and myself have been made to do the channelling on our property in Vale Road. Surely they were not going to make cheese of one and chalk of another. Mr Maltby proposed that the street be taken over when it is properly channelled. Dr Girdlestone seconded and it was carried. New Public Roads. The Road Committee recommended that West Kinmel Street, and Wood Road, were fit to take over as public property, as they had been made to the satisfaction of the Surveyor. In future these streets would be repairable by the inhabitants at large.—Recommendation 1 adopted. Road Committee Report. Among the items in this Committee's report were the following :-It was resolved to authorise the Town Surveyor to approach the Railway Company with the view of improving Marsh Road, as abutting on their property.— Tendeas for cleaning and painting the offices were laid before the Committee, and they were referred to Councillors Griffiths and Whitley, with power to act. The Town Surveyor reminded the Committee that the Promenade Band Stand would not hold good for another season.—Deferred. A Pagoda for the Marine Lake. The Committee recommended that another R500 be borrowed for providing a pagoda on the island at the Marine Lake, and to com- plete the laying out of the island, this amount being in addition to the E500 already borrowed. Mr Frimston said he did not think the Council should go on spending money on these sort of fancy things. Dr Girdlestone agreed with Mr Frimston, and said this pagoda would not bring them in a penny piece, and yet they wanted to spend a lot of money over it. Mr Ellis said he was sorry the two previous speakers had taken such a pessimistic view of this recommendation, He always noticed that when an improvement was suggested, there was always something trotted out about spend- ing a lot of money. He was not one of those who took the view that the town was going to the devil (laughter). The suggested pagoda would be an attractive building, and what was now a deserted island r would be transformed into a picturesque and delightful spot, and one which would become very popular with visitors. The name pagoda might frighten some of their rural councillors—(laughter)—but he might inform them that pagodas were largely used in India by the Rajahs (loud laughter). The Council had sanctioned £ 1000 to be spent on the Marine Lake, but the money had not yet been nearly spent. He hoped the members would support the Committee in their recom- mendation to make the Lake as attractive and popular as they could. Mr Mostyn Williams said a member had remarked that the pagoda would not bring any money. He begged to differ, he thought it would bring in pounds. He agreed with Mr Ellis that they ought to make the Lake more attractive. Mr Maltby said he advocated making the island more attractive two years ago. Mr Greenhalgh said at present the island was a desert and he should support the Com- mittee. Mr Clews said he should like to see a olan of this Indian pagoda. If the Committee could lay the island out and make it nice and attractive so much the better. He would like more information on the subject. The Committees recommendation to build a pagoda was carried by 10 votes to 4. The Surveyor reported that the amount of loan re- quired for repairs to pitching, and for shelters was £ 500. This made £1000 in all for im- provements to the Marine I Lake. It was decided that a notice board be put up for closing the grounds at dusk. Adoption of Camlin Street. The Clerk reported that the following notice had been published for adopting the carriage way of Gamlin street on the 23rd inst, in accordance with the previous resolution of the Council :—Whereas the carriage way of a certain street named Gamlin Street, within the Lrban District above named, has been sewered levelled, metalled, and made good; and whereas the Urban Authority of the said district are of opinion that the carriage way of this street ought to become a highway repairable by the inhabitants at large, now, therefore, the authority hereby declare the said car- riage way of the street to be a highway repair- able by the inhabitants at large. Adoption of Footway. It was recommended, that the footway in front of Mr Vezey's land at the corner of Vale Road and Marsh Road, having been paved to the satisfaction of the Town Surveyor, be adopted as a highway repairable by the inhabi- tants at large.—Adopted. More Public Lamps. The Road Committee reported that letters from Mr Gamlin had been received, calling attention to the need of gas lamps in Marsh Road, up to the western boundary of his houses Also in the court at back of the Welsh Baptist Chapel in Water Street.—Referred to the Sub-Lighting Committee. Vale Road Bridge. A letter was read from Mr Dawson, C.E., stating that the re-laying of the flagging of the footpath on this bridge (after laying electric cable) had been done to his satisfaction. Attention was called to the nuisance caused on windy days by the clouds of dust. Mr Frimston remarked that if the water cart was taken over more frequently it would be much better. Several complaints had been made to him. The Surveyor said it was the duty of the Railway Company to look after the bridge, as it was their property. Mr Frimston If you will leave it to the Railfvay Company they will water it once every blue moon (laughter). The Chairman We will leave it to the Surveyor. Sewer Outfall. The Consulting Surveyor reported that as the result of correspondence and interviews with Messrs 0 Williams and Sutcliffe he had arranged to raise the level of the proposed line of pipes to a line above the existing 4ft. culvert, and was preparing plans, &c., to be sent for confirmation by the Estate owners. This new arrangement could be carried out at a less cost than the previous ones, and, further, could be extended to the river or low water with much greater facility and efficiency. Bills and Wages. The Road Committee reported that they had passed the wages estimates for ensuing month, viz., Ordinary CI02 East Foreshore Groynes JE30, Office C6, Sand-drift £ 20.—^The Sanitary Committee had passed estimates for R84 13s 9d, and the Gas Committee £ 151 12s for wages for five weeks. The wages estimates for JE:79 for five weeks were examined and allowed by the Water Committee, and the Electric Light (Sub-Committee) had passed estimates for wages for Electricity works £ 35, and 915 for Clerk of Works. Tynewydd Road. The Road Committee reported that the fol- lowing telegram from Captain Keatinge, at Buxton, had been sent to the Clerk on the day of meeting re proposed new road between Rhyl and Prestatyn, as follows Meeting to-day opportune occasion for introducing subject making another outlet from Rhyl by Tyuewydd Road. Ask colleagues press this. Important to Rhyl visitors." The Committee took the same view of the subject as Capt Keatinge, and recommended that the St Asaph Authority and the County Council be asked to make Tynewydd Road a proper highway the full length, between the Marine Drive and Dyserth Road.—This is a work that ought to follow quickly the recent completion and opening of the splendid new bridge across the railway as constructed by the Railway Company.—This matter was referred back to the Committee. Charges at the Isolation Hospital. The Sanitary Committee reported that the scale for the admission to the above was further considered, and it was recommended that Rhyl paupers should be admitted on the same terms as residents of Rhyl, payable by the Guardians. The Clerk said a letter had been received from the St Asaph Guardians as to the charge made for paupers which was considered by the Guardians to be unreasonable. The letter stated that a small committee had been ap- pointed and would meet the Sanitary Com- mittee to discuss the subject, and to try and lower the charges for the paupers. Dr Girdlestone: Surely they understand that the hospital was erected for the benefit of Rhyl people and not outsiders. If the St Asaph Guardians wanted an Isolation Hospital they must provide one themselves. It does not pay us to take outsiders. It was understood that the Sanitary Commit- tee should meet the St Asaph Guardians, and the matter then dropped. Sanitary Matter. The Clerk reported that he had warned the owners of ths Victoria road property to put it into a proper condition. The tenants had cleared away, but the houses presented a dis- graceful appearance. He purposed taking proceedings for their demolition, unless the owners dealt with them promptly. Approved. On the complaint of Councillor Maltby, it was resolved to call the attention of the Road Committee to the delay in filling up the ditch abutting on Mr Gamlin's property in Marsh road. It was also resolved to call attention to the offensive open ditch alongside of the Electric Light Works, out of Victoria Road. Tenders for Lime and Coal. The Gas Committee reported that they had received the Engineer's report on the coal tests, and it was resolved to accept the follow- ing tenders (for ten months) :—Messrs Thomas Parry and Son, Broughton and Plas Power, for 1600 tons at 15s 6d Abram Coal Company, Abram Arley, 800 tons at 16s Messrs Cross, Tetley and Co, Wigan Arley, 800 tons at 16s Id Messrs Oldfield and Co, Westminster Coal, 800 tons at 15s 6d. J With regard to the lime tenders, the Engineer was requested to test the limes offered, and to report. The same Committee also reported that the Engineer had submitted drawings of motor trucks for hauling coal, and the matter was referred to the Engineer and Surveyor. Councillor J W Jones explained that the cost of hauling coal to the Gas Works had been increased by 4d a ton, which made a great difference, considering that over 1000 tons were carted in a year. The Committee had been told that after two years' time the motor truck would pay for itself, and it would be a great saving. New Reservoir. Mr Hall applied for assistance in office for one month (at present) to prepare plans, &c., for the new reservoir.—It was decided to pro- ceed with the work without delay and that Mr Hall's application be granted. On the proposition of Mr Gamlin, seconded by Mr Ellis, the Council decided to engage Mr J Pierce-Lewis as solicitor to act in the matter of purchasing the lands required for the new wOlks. Water Supply at St Asaph Workhouse. The Water Committee reported the receipt 1 of a letter from Mr Grimsley, together with copy of a letter from the Local Government Board, and extract from the report of Mr Bircham, their inspector, relating to the above matter, especially on days when bathing takes place. The Engineer attributed the insufficiency of supply to the smallness of the tank at the Workhouse, which only held 570 gallons, a very inadequate supply for 130 inmates and also to the corrosion of the 3in main along the road from St Asaph to the SVorkhouse. Mr Hall recommended that an additional storage cistern of at least 500 gallons be fixed alongside the existing cisterns (inside the building and at the Guardians' expense). That the old 3in main (for a distance of 800 yards) be replaced by a 4in. one. Estimated cost 9200. This would also give a better supply for Tref- nant. The Committee recommended—That Mr Hall's recommendation be approved and that the Guardians be asked for their approval, and to enter into fresh agreement with the Council to be supplied with water for the Workhouse as heretofore by meter.—Adopted. Electric Lighting Items. The Electric Light Committee considered a letter from the Secretary of the Intermediate School asking how soon the Council proposed to lay down their supply main along Grange Road. The Governors of the School would require 112 lights, and in the event of a technical instruction school being carried on the consumption would be con- siderable. The Governors also wanted to know how soon the Council would lay the por- tion from the road across the front to the inside of the building. On the Committee's recommendation it was resolved that the cable &c., be laid for supply- ing the school with the lights on a guarantee being given for a minimum payment of JE25 per annum. An application by Messrs D Griffiths and Son for electric light for King's Avenue, in Wellington Road, was under consideration. The Engineer was instructed to report upon the cast of the necessary extension of the cables and the Clerk was instructed to issue a notice, inviting applications for the electric light in Grange Road, Brighton Road and Wellington Road, so as to encourage the additional expenditure. The Engineer reported that the coal at the works was being stolen in large quantities and it was resolved that the Chairman and Councillor Griffiths be deputed to see to the carrying out of the order for building the stores without delay. The Cemetery. The General Purposes Committee reported that the plan (approved by the Home Secretary) of the portion proposed to be consecrated was considered, together with a letter of the 7th inst. from the Bishop's secretary touching the irregular boundary. It was recommended that the plan be so amended as to include a portion of the originally reserved part of the Cemetery as now laid out for burials, without interfering with the main pathway, slightly increasing the area. If so adopted by the Council, it is further recommended that application be made by the clerk for the Home Secretary's approval of the plan as amended. Workmen's Dwellings. The Clerk reported applications for tenancies, and it was decided that the four larger houses should be let at t he rate of (is 6d, and the other eight at 5s 6d per week, inclusive of water and all rates. Opening of the Electric Light Works It was reported that the opening ceremony of the works might take place on or about the 17th October, finishing with a banquet. A memorial tablet of polished stone was agreed upon, for fixing on the front of the buildings—to bear the names of the Council, engineers, and officials, as arranged by the Chairman. The matter was left in the hands of the Town Surveyor. Finance. The report of the Finance Committee was received, showing a balance due to the 11 Treasurer of 918,353 4s 7d.—Mr Mostyn Williams remarked that it was the largest he had ever known. Mr Clews thought the district rate ought to have been demanded before. It was quite a month behind. Next Season s Entertainments. An application was received from Mr E H Williams, proprietor of the Rhyl Merrie Men, I asking for permission to provide entertainments on the beach next year. The Vice-Chairman said he felt sure they would all be unanimous in their opinion that Mr Williams had excelled himself during the past season in providing amusement for the visitors. They as a Council appreciated his efforts (hear, hear). The ap- plication was granted subject to the same rent being paid as previously. -9120. Applications were received from Mr George Penn, of the Pierrot troupe, and from Mr J Mohr, of the Promenade Band, both of which were referred to oommittee. A member remarked that it was quite time the Rhyl entertainments were revised.

Joseph Evans, Auctioneer and Valuer, Desires to call the attention of the Inhabitants of Rbyl and the surrounding district that he is prepared to undertake all kinds of SALES AXD VALUATIONS Personally, on the most reasonable Terms, with prompt Cash Settlement guaranteed on Day of Sale. Also J. Evans is prepared to buy for Cash HouFehold Furniture or other Effects; or Parties can Store any Furniture in the Sale Room until Day of Sale Free of of Charge on applying to the Auctioneer, 11 WELLINGTON RD., And MARKET ST., RHYL Fred Wallis, Auctioneer and Valuer, Accountant, House, Estate, and Insurance Agent. Collector of Income Tax for the Parishes of Rhuddlan (Rhyl) and St. Asaph. Furnished and Unfurnished Houses to Let on application. Rents collected. Town Hall Buildings,Wellington-road Rhyl, And at High-street, St. Asaph. 94S3 The Oldest Established Auction and Estate Business in Rhyl. MR Hubert R. Holbeche Late JVM. HALL < £ Co., and Successor to T. C. AMOS and J. E. ROBERTS & Co. AUCTIONEER, Surveyor and Valuer, House, Land and Estate Agent. Sales by Auction and Valuations of Property, Furniture, Farming Stock, &c. Valuations for Probate, Mortgage, Transfer, &c., Properties and Businesses Sold by Private Treaty, Letting and Collection of Rents of Residences, Houses, Shops, Farms, &c., Furnished and Unfurnished. Mortgages negotiated. Inventories taken and checked. Properties and Estates carefully managed. Building Estates laid out. Surveys, Maps, &c., for any purpose. Insurances effected through all principal offices. The Auction, Estate, and Survey Offices MARKET STREET, RHYL. (626 Wallis and Scott, (Late SARSON & SCOTT. Auctioneers and Valuers. Mortgages Procured. Insurances Effected. Rents Collected. Yalnations Executed. Sales by Public Auction of Land and House Properties, Farming Stocks, Household Furniture, &c., conducted, with Immediate Cash Settlements. Trustees under the Deeds of Arrangements Act, 1888. General Certificate Holders, appointed by Sir Horatio Lloyd, Kt. Offices High Street, Prestatyn. (7804 G. Perkins, Auctioneer and Valuer House, Estate & Insurance Agent, BRYNFFYNNON HOUSE, ABERGELE Auction and Private Sales of Property and Furniture, Cash advances if required. Immediate Settlements. Valuation for Probate or Mortgage skilfully prepared. Hotel and Stock-in-Trade Valuer. General Arbitrator. Estates carefully managed. Rents collected. House and Apartment Agency. Agent to the chief Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Companies. (2^7 Frank Jewell, AUCTIONEER, House and Estate Agent, Valuer, Life, Fire, Accident, and Plate Glass Insurance Agent. Offices: 7 Bodfor Street. Rhyl, (The Late Mr T. C. Amos' Old Office) Grey Mount, Prestatyn. Greenhalgh & Geary, FRANCIS GEARY, A.A.I., Auctioneers, House and Estate Agents, Valuers, Accountants, & Insurance Agents. Mortgages negotiated and Advancei, arranged upon Approved Securities. Balancing, Auditing, and Posting of Tradegmen's Books Authorised to levy Distraints for Rent. PROMPT CASH SETTLEMENTS OFFICES & SALE ROOMS— QUEEN'S ABCADE & AUCTION MART MARKET STREET, RHYL. Sales by Auction, and Private Contract if Preferred Furniture, Stock in Trade, &c Registry f oi Letting Farms, Business Premises, Houses (Furnished and Unfurcished), and ApartmeDt3 and Collection of REnts. sposal of Businesses and Stocks without publicity Valuations for Probate and Administration. Insurance of Life Property, and Plate Glass. HUGH WILLIAMS, Practical and Landscape Gardener (LATE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS), Is prepared to take contracts for all kinds of Garden and Lawn work. Address-48 CHURCH VIEW TERRACE, 189) MILL BANK, RHYL -.Srtolaotir øttrtS. ELWY HALL, BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Principals-MISS BEST, B.A., London; MISS LEY, Newnham College. Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge (Successors to MRS GRIFFITH JOXES) assisted by Competent Resident and Visiting Teachers. Prospectus and references on application. 37 School reopens September 23rd. The Principals will be at home from September 16th. ARCVILLE LADIES' COLLEGE EAST PARADE, RHYL. Principal-MISS MERCIER. Assisted by her niece, Miss Robinson (Certifi- cated:Senior Cambridge andLondonMatriculation) and fully qualified resident Foreign Governesses and visiting Professors Pupils may be prepared for London Matriculation, Universities, Locals, South Kensington (Science and Art), Royal College and Academy of Music, and Trinity College, Music. French and German taught (Conversationally and Grammatically), and all styles of Drawing and Painting. Special Class-room for Preparatory Pupils. Reference kindly permitted to the Bishop oI Bangor and parents of pupils. Autumn Term, September 17- FAI&HOLME, RHYL LADIES' SCHOOL. FAIRFIELD AVENUE, RHYL. Principals-The MISSES ROBERTS Assisted by Resident Governesses, Visiting Masters for Mathematics, Modern Languages, Drawing, and Drilling. Pupils successfully prepared for examinations. Oxford and Cambridge Local, College of Pre- ceptors and London College of Music. Terms and list of references on application RHYL SCHOOL OF MUSIC PARADISE STREET, MK. BRYAN WARHURST, Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. PROFESSOR OF MUSIC Organist and Choirmaster of St. Julian's Church and Rftg Chapel, Corwen; Private Organist to the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Carnarvon also to E. O. V. Lloyd, Esq. High Sheriff of Merionethshire gives lessons in the following subjects. PIANO, ORGAN, SINGING, HARMONY, COUNTER POINT and THEORY. Candidates Prepared for the Royal Academy of Masic and the Royal College of Music, also the CambridgeLocal and Government Examinations Over 60 Pupils passed, and 8 Prizes gained from Decem ber, 1894. to April. 1897. MR. C. SYDNEY VINNING Organist of S. Thomas' Church, Gives advanced lessons on the Pianoforte, Organ, and Singing Lyndhurst, Rhyl. MISS CHARLOTTE JONES, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music, RHYL AND DENBIGH, PIANOFORTE-PLAYING, HARMONY &c. Pupil most successful at the Examinations of R.A.M. Incorporated Society of Musicians, and Trinity College, London. Address MISS CHARLOTTE JONES,L.R.A.M. EKBIGH ORlfL HOUSE SCHOOL. PREPARATORY DAY AND BOARDING SOHOOL FOR BOYS FROM SIX TO TWELVE YEARS OF AGE. KINDERGARTEN CLASS. For Prospectus apply to Lady Principal. ST. OSWALD'S, RUSSELL ROAD RHYL. Principals THE MISSES REES Cambridge Hon. and S. Kensington School of Arts Certs. French Paris. Assisted by MISS DAY (Inter. Arts., London Hons. and Camb. Teachers' Certs); a RESIDENT FRENCH GOVERNESS and VISITING PROFESSORS. Preparation for all Exams. Special care to delicate children. Highest references to Clergy, and Parents of Children. Prospectus on Application. Winter Term, September 17. MIDDLE-CLASS EDUCATION. F. WELSH, B.A Course of Instruction: EKGLIS SUBJECTS CLASSICS, MATHEMATICS, FRENCH, BOOK. KEEPING, AND SHORTHAND. BOARDERS RECEIVED. PRIVATE TUITION Full particulars on application. Address-31 WATER STREET, RHYL Next Term September 18th. RECITATION, SPEAKING, READING, VOICE CULTURE MR W. H. WATSON. Private Lesson, 5s. 6d.; Four, One Guinea High elocutionary accomplishments skill as a teacher.Rev. Canon Armour, D.D., Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby. Delighted the audience with several recitations— pathe'ic, humorous, and patriotic. Liverpool Post." Great versatility effective elocution."—"Liverpool Mercury." A g.fted reciter. Chester Chronicle." Pupils visited, or received at Mr Roberts', Handel House (opposite p, st Office), Rhyl, where prospectuses may be obtained. Address—24 Canning Street, Liverpool 476 ST. ASAPH COUNTY SCHOOL. (Under the 52 and 53 Vict., c. 40). Chairman of the Governors SIR W. GRENYILLE WILLIAMS, BART, Bodelwyddan. Head Master-WILLIAM EASTERBY, LL., B.A. Second Master-J. H. ARNOLD, B.A., University of Durham. Drawing Master—J. MULLIGAN. Science Master—W. B. WOODALL, University of London Drill Sergeant—SERGEANT-INSTRUCTOR EVANS Royal Welsh Fusiliers; and other Masters, &c. Pupils are prepared for all Professional and University Examinations, and there is also a modern side for a thorough Commercial Education, French and German being special. There are 8 Free Scholarships and 16Bursaries the Scholarships being tenable for two years. The buildings are large, healthy and commodiou erected in 1881, and surrounded by six acres of playing fields. Terms for Day Scholars. X6 per annum, payable on ad vance terminally. For Boarders on application to th Head Master. CHURTON vlLLUAblCs* COLLEGE Principal MRS JOHN LUCAS, A.C.P. (Honors Special Drawing Prize Holder. Term commences September 4th. Pupils successfully prepared for any public exam- inations in English, &c.. or Music. Private coachiBg. Piano, Violin and Mandoline taught. All styles of Painting and Drawing. Winter Classes in Wood-carving, Poker Work, and Marqueterie, &c. n Class Fees very moderate. Select Juvenile and Adult Dancing Classes. Term begins September 12th and 14th. MR W. S. STEPHENSON, Professor of the Violin and 'Cello Member of thclncorporat edSociety of Musicians) CONDUCTOR OF THE WREXHAM ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. For Terms, Particulars and References apply to Mr Bell Roberts, Music Warehouse, High Street. Rhyl, and Mr SLephenson, Clissold, Wrexham. Testimonials from Dr Hutchins, G. F. Vincent Esq., Dr Rogers, C. Morton Bailey, Muc. Bac. John Dunn, Esq., En gland's Violinisl. 24 VISITORSO, DELIGHT I FALK 'S TABLESALT Obtained from Grocers in Penny or Halfpenny Packet*. I IT NEVER CAKES. I