Rhyl Journal

GOSSIP. Another appeal has just been made tor the Rhyl County School building fund. The Governors state that Mr Samuel Smith has kindly offered to give the last -9100 of the first £ 1,000, and the Governors are very anxious that this should be secured before the 31st December, 1902. To effect this they require £ 600, in addition to the £ 300 already received. They now venture to make this special and urgent appeal, particularly to those who have not previously subscribed, and they earnestly ask those who have already contributed to consider whether they cannot afford to give more, so as to enable the Governors to secure the £ 100 offered by Mr Smith, and reduce the debt by £ 1,000." It is stated that no con- tributions towards the fund have been received from the parishes of Dyserth, Gwaenysgor, Meliden and St Asaph, which which are in the school district; and that there are several promises of subscriptions not'yet redeemed. We observe in a Welsh contemporary a brief notice of the death of the Rev. D L Owen at his residence, Kensington Road, Middlesbrough, from pneumonia. Mr Owen had been in charge of the Welsh Calvinistic cause in thia far-off English locality for the past four years. It will be remembered by many that he was for some period minister of Warren Road Chapel at Rhyl, and that he I left for Ruabon, removing afterwards to Middlesbrough. In memory of the departed the Dead March was played in Warren Rd. Chapel on Sunday night. The Calvinistic Methodists of the Vale of Clwyd have 51 ministers and preachers, 6,452 communicants, 3,056 children and probationers, 12,880 hearers, and 8,961 members of the Sunday school. The members are on the increase, but the Sunday scholars have decreased, the average attendance having been reduced from 62 to 57 since 1898. Parish rooms and Church houses are becoming common adjuncts of the Church in many parishes and we imagine that a goodly number of Church schoolrooms, on the coming of the Education Bill into force, will be turned into Church houses. The other day the foundation stone of one of these institutions was laid by Mrs Laurence Brodrick at Llandrillo, near Colwyn Bay. At the first meeting on Saturday lait of the Chester and North Wales Commercial Travellers' Association officers, representa- tives, &c. were appointed. The name of Mr T A Edwards, Prestatyn, appears in the committee list and that of Mr Robert Jones, Rhyl, amongst the names of district representatives. The importance of insuring under the Work- men's Compensation Act has been forcibly shewn in a case heard at Holywell County Court this week. James Bloor was in July last haymaking for Mr Jone?, Tyddynucha, Bagillt. A rope broke and Bloor fell off the cart and died as the result. The widow now got £5-1 and costs as compensation. The 47 paupers in the Aberystwyth Workhouse are to be fed on Christmas fare for a whole week, the provisions including a round of beef, oOlbs of mutton, six fat geese, and lolbs of sausage. The free library to be erected at Colwyn Bay is to cost and of that sum Mr Carnegie will pay one half. Messrs Booth and Chadwick's plans have been accepted. The Leicester Advertiser says that the Rev Dan Edwards has during the past two and a half years so ingratiated himself into the hearts of the people throughout the neighbourhood of Misterton that his depar- ture to St. Saviour's, Leicester, where he is exchanging livings with Archdeacon Stocks, is regarded with great regret. The parting service at Misterton was particularly impres- sive. On Sunday last, when the new Vicar first officiated at St Saviour's, the large building was packed, the choir alone numbering about 60 voices. Yesterday it was intended to have a big function, in the form of a con- versazione, to bid farewell to the old Vicar and to welcome the new. The Rev W D Thomas, an old colleague of the Vicar when at Rhyl, is going to join him at St. Saviour's. Last Sunday Rhyl Churchpeople had the opportunity of hearing one of the ablest of the younger generation of Welsh clergy. The Rev R Williams, M.A., late professor of History and Welsh at S. David's College, Lampeter, who has been on a short visit to the Vicar, preached at S. Thomas' in the morning, and Holy Trinity in the evening. Mr Williams is an Oxford first-class man, a brilliant historian, and an authority on the Welsh Mabinogion, &c. He has just resigned his professorship to become vicar of Llaa- dilo, and rural dean. The first prosecution in this district under what is known as the Children's Act—the Intoxicating Liquors Sale to Children Act, 1901-took place at Colwyn Bay on Saturday, the result being a double convic- tion, namely, that of a person licensed to sell intoxicating liquor and of a mother who sent her child to buy it, the latter being under 14 years of age. The Eisteddfod Literary Committee met on Wednesday evening, Mr L J Roberts presiding. There was a fairly numerous attendance. The draft list of subjects chosen by a sub-committee was considered, and additions made thereto. It was decided to print the draft list, and forward it to all the members in anticipation of a final selec- tion of at least the chief subjects on an early date. Records are made of gales and damage in various parts of the country this week. Rhyl has escaped both, though the wind was somewhat boisterous on Wednesday night. There have been some high tides this week, yesterday the sea was breaking over the Promenade wall. The Palace Syndicate have offered the Council the free use of their room for enter- tainments in aid of the poor relief fund for one week. They will also provide the band, and advance £50 of the takings to meet any immediate want that may be felt in the town. In a letter to us Mr E H Williams inci- dentally writes that he is very busy now rehearsing the" Battle of Tel-el-Kabir," and that he has selected a troupe from Scotland, and mostly Scotchmen. The Church sale of work held at Rhyl last week realised the sum of £128.

The Memorial for Rhyl Soldiers. TO THE EDIT Oil THE RHYL JOUR SAL. SIR,—Somebody wrote to Mr Gamlin to say I" I cannot understand why you propose putting it in the Cemetery, which is nearly two miles out of the town, and hardly anyone goes there unless to stop for good. A monument like this should be put up in the Town Hall square or on the Parade. I should be glad to give my mite towards such a good cause, but not if it was put in the Cemetery." Another writes to me: "I am not disposed to subscribe to a monument to be erected in the Cemetery. The proper place is either in front ot the Town Hall or on the Parade—the latter preferred." Now it has been decided to erect the monu- ment on the Parade, I hope these gentlemen will come forward with their subscriptions. Bearing in mind the send-oft" and the wel- come home we gave to the men, it is reasonable to expect some enthusiasm in raising a fund for perpetuating their brave comrades who lost their lives in the war. The list, as in your advertising column, so far is very low in number, but good in quality. Much more is needed if we are to have a monument worthy of the cause. Yours truly,— ARTHUR ROWLANDS, Hon. Sec.

Spratt's Calendar. In Spratt's Doggie Wall Calendar for 1903 there are 8 Portraits of Prize Dogs, comprising Pointer, Scottish Terrier, Bull Dog, Toy Pomera- nian. Airedale, Retriever, Great Dane and Fox Terrier. They are all reproduced by Half Tone Blocks on Art Paper. At the back of each picture is given detailed technical information as to the points of breed depicted. There are also Illustrations of Prize Turkeys and of Cage Birds by Mr Lydon. They have introduced a new feature this year, by means of which months, as dispensed with, need not be torn off, but can be kept for reference at back. To those of our readers who make early application Spratts will be pleased to send a Copy on receipt of penny stamp for Postage,^addressed to Almanack Dept., Spratt's Patent Ltd., 24, Fenchurch St., London,

HINTS TO PURCHASERS. Next week Christian countries will be cele- brating the birth of the Prince of Peace—a festival which, we venture to assert, is nowhere so heartily observed as in our own seagiit isle In the cottage as well as the mansion great pre- parations are made for "keeping up" Christ- mas, and in our hospitals, poorhouses and other institutions similar signs of activity are to be found; for if we are to experience the full enjoyment of all that Christmas really means, there must be some thought and provision for those less burdened with this world's goods than ourselves, and for those who other- wise would know no difference between this particular season and any other day of the year. Even while these lines are being penned covetous eyes are gazing upon the tempting displays that adorn the windows of enterprising tradesmen's establish- ments. It is at this season of the year that people are most forcibly reminded of the saying that we are a nation of shopkeepers. In Rhyl are to be seen many attractive piles of Christ- mas goods, and in accordance with a time- honoured custom we give this week a notice of what is generally regarded as the tradesmen's Christmas show, in the hope that, brief though each paragraph must necessarily be, it may prove beneficial to our advertisers and cus- tomers and serve as a guide to their numerous patrons. Grocers, Provision Dealers, &c. Amongst all the trades that are in full swing at Christmas time it is perhaps no injustice to others to single out the grocery and provision line as first and foremost. To them at any rate the thoughtful housekeeper turns first of all. Messrs E B Jones and Co, at their well- known establishments in High Sreet and Water Street, have shown great enterprise in their preparations for the festive season. Besides the contents of their attractively laid- out windows, they have in stock an endless variety of fresh goods not only to meet Christmas requirements (of which the leading speciality is fruit), but to supply the everyday needs of customers. At Mr Thomas Welsby's stores, Wellington Road, there is a grand display of substantial provisions, which, by the bye, are claimed to be of the same quality as those he has had the honour of supplying to different members of the Royal Family. Surely a better guarantee could not be forthcoming. At Mr D J Price's establishment, 32 High Street, customers will find everything they want in the grocery line. His display of fruit, dainty products of the bakehouse, and other seasonable articles, is well worth inspection. Mr Price makes a speciality of home-made bread at all seasons of the year. Of Christmas fruit and provisions generally a most varied stock will be found at the Star Supply Stores, High Street. Here may also be obtained tea of the best quality-nothing forms a more acceptable gift to many than a packet of tea-also fancy cakes, boxes of biscuits, sweets, &c. Messrs Jones and Son, 1 Abbey Street and 171 Wellington Road, are advertising the "best quality of goods at lowest prices," and their stock of confectionery, bread, bacon, cheese, fruit, and other specialities is well worth sampling. They have also a tempting display at Liverpool House, St Asaph. Mention might here be made of the fact that Mr William Roberts, 41 High Street, deals extensively in baking and pastry flour, and can also be relied upon to supply a customer with a good sack of Scotch oatmeal. So accommodating, in fact, is Mr Roberts that orders placed with him for what are poetically described as black diamonds" will receive prompt attention. The Cash and Value Stores, 22a and 23 High Street, claim the attention of persons contemplating the purchase of any kind of bakery, confectionery or Christmas fruit. Amongst the Confectioners, Pastry Cooks and Caterers. Turning our attention next to the arts of pastry and confectionery, without which Christ- mas parties would bb lacking one of the most popular elements of the season, we notice that the shops in Queen Street, High Street, and elsewhere look exceedingly gay and inviting. At Mr M Evans' shop in High Street-one of the oldest confectionery establishments in Rhyl- will be found a tempting variety of seasonable novelties, the stock comprising fancy and plain cakes in all sizes, dish tarts (for which Mr Evans is particularly noted), mince pies and delicacies, to say nothing of boxes of chocolates, crackers, &c In Queen Street Mr J Pozzi has a big display of chocolates and fancy boxes of sweets at No 24. Of the former Mr Pozzi always makes a great feature, and keeps in stock all the best makes. He never lacks variety in the fancy pastry line, and orders for cakes and plum puddings receive his best attention at all times. At the "Avondale," 63 High Street, Mr P Thomas has just now a capital show of decora- ted cakes, as well as of mince pies, meat (in- cluding game) pies, fancy pastry, boxes of chocolate,crackersland other Christmas novelties. Various dishes are made to order, and in the catering line generally Mr Thomas will be found an excellent host. At Miss Holloway's fruit and sweet shop in High Street will be found a most tempting variety of seasonable specialities. Her show of Christmas novelties is now on, and should not be missed by young or old. This, by the bye, will be the last Christmas Miss Hollo way will spend at her well-known establishment in High Street, as she contemplates removing in the spring to Queen Street. Another well-known caterer is Mr A W James, of the Grosvenor Temperance Hotel in Bodfor Street, at which establishment visitors to Rhyl will at all seasons of the year find good accom- modation. Mention deserves to be made of the Green- field Dairy Company's specialities on view in High Street, the Maypole Dairy Company's show in the same thoroughfare, and Messrs Collinson's Dairy Cafe, Sussex Street. Mrs Smith, lla High Street, has on view a tempting assortment of sweets next door Mr John Owen makes a great feature of cakes of all descriptions. Miss Crockford, another High Street shopkeeper, has an appetising display of meat pies, potted meat, &c, and Messrs Palethorpe, Ltd, of sausage fame, have a similar show at Bodfor Street. Other grocery, confectionery, &c displays include those of Mr W M Williams, 34 High Street, where Christmas fruit and pastry are much in evidence Mr Roose, Queen Street Mr Smalley and Mr Wood, Abbey Street Mr Taylor Williams, Bodfor Street Mr Benbow, Kinmel Street Messrs Williams and Co., Queen Street Mr Robins, 15 Queen Street Mrs Collis, Russell Road Miss Jones, The Bonbon, Rnssell Road Messrs Chas R Jones, Davies Bros, Hugh Edwards, Turner, J T Jones, and Edwards, Bros., Wellington Rd Mrs Greenhouse, Queen Street. The Chemists' Shops and Photographic Material Depots. At this season of the year many people are disposed to look upon the chemist as indispen- sable to their comfort, and his establishment is patronised by thoughtful individuals as well as those who indulge too freely in Christmas 11 y luxuries. Mr P J Ashfield, of Welsh mountain essence fame, has at his shop in High Street one of the most delightful window shows in the whole.town. Persons, whether suffering from toothache or from pains in the lower regions, will find Mr Ashfield ready to prescribe a remedy. For the purchase of Christmas presents this will be found a most convenient shop, various kinds of fancy goods such as per- fume and toilet sets and other dainty articles in glass, leather and metal being stocked. Mr T M Davies, 20 Bodfor Street, caters for the public on a similar scale. A visit should be paid to this shop, if only for the sake of inspecting the choice assortment of perfumes which Mr Davies has stocked specially for 1 Christmas and the New Year. At all times, however, such articles make suitable gifts, and doubtless Mr Davies will be as glad of people's patronage during any other of the twelve months of the year as now. Returning to High Street, we notice that at 20 Mr G R Lawrence has on view an interesting stuck not only of drugs, chemicals, perfumery and other articles usually sold by chemists, but also of photographic appliances. Here pro- fessional as well as amateur photographers may obtain every requisite, including even albums. Speaking of photographic materials, we are also reminded that Messrs Connah and Co, the well known cycle firm, also deal in this description of goods, which may be obtained at their emporium in Queen Street. Mr E Parker Davies, 52 High Street, has a charming assortment of perfumos and toilet requisites, and the many other articles one expect" to find in an up-to-date chemist's shop. Mr Vaughan, in Vaughan Street, makes a braue display, and has a monopoly in the West End whilst Mr Gratton introduces novelties at his establishment in Queenls Circuit. ine urapery, mininery, ana ciotmng Establishments. No less attractive than those already referred to are the windows of the drapers' and milli- ners' establishments, which do the proprietors credit in the fullest sense of the term. Their displays, we venture to think, compare favour- 'ably with what is to be seen just now in the same line in much larger towns than Rhyl. At Compton House, High Street, Mrs Edwards has a special show of millinery, mantles and jackets in the latest fashions. The prices will be found most reasonable compared with those of outside houses, no matter whether the article enquired after be a piece of ribbon or lace, a toque, or a full costume. Some very smart sample,3 of the costumier's art are also to be seen at 60 High Street. Mr J Talbot has recently stocked a large variety of mantles, jackets, furs (with muffs to match), blouses, and other garments, specially designed for winter wear. The goods will be found to compare very favourably with the prices at which they are offered. Messrs Daniel Evans and Co., at their premises in High Street and Market Street, cater for both sexes, young and old. Ladies are specially invited to their showrooms, where they will find the latest styles, both in millinery and dresses, at tempting prices. The gentlemen's department is also very attractive just now. At the Beehive Cash Stores in Sussex Street will be found a pleasing display of goods at remarkably low prices, a speciality being made of ladies' and children's requirements. Mr R B Arnold, of Chester House, has utilised his window space to the best advan- tage, the result being a tasteful display of millinery and drapery that cannot fail to com- mand attention. Mr Arnold makes a speciality of umbrellas. At 167 Wellington Road, where Mr Slinn carries on business, the leading feature is flan- nelette and woollen underclothing. Good bargains are also to be obtained in the fancy line, and of children's garments there is a great variety at popular prices. Mr Thomas Jones' show at Cambrian House, High Street, comprises the latest patterns in woollen and ladies' dress goods. Of general drapery he has a most extensive stock, also a choice assortment of gloves and hosiery. Umbrellas are also in his line of business, and he can be relied upon to give satisfaction in the linen goods department, which is well stocked with articles and materials of substan- tial manufacture. Mr Hubbard's stock of winter goods, which are neatly displayed at 24 and 25 Wellington Road, is well worthy of inspection, the variety being great, especially in the drapery and haberdashery departments. Mr J Goldsmith, Queen Street and Welling- ton Road, also goes in for variety, his Jhief lines just now being ladies' skirts and blouses, and boys' youths' and men's suits. Mr S Ginsberg, 36 Abbey Street, guarantees absolute satisfaction and value for money expended at his establishment in drapery and hosiery of any description. A feature is made of woollen goods. Messrs R Pierce and Co., who have recently opened :a business at the Bon Marche, Aquarium Street, have a fine show of general and fancy drapery. It would be difticult to beat Mr H Millward's grand show of drapery, at 54 High Street, where will be found an extensive assortment of woollen, linen and fancy goods, including ribbons, laces, &c., in almost endless variety. The Gwalia Clothing Shop is well-stocked with boys' men's and youths' clothing made up from the newest materials and according to the latest patterns; and other articles obtainable here are hats, ties, handkerchiefs and umbrellas. Messrs Lunt & Griffiths, at the Free Trade Hall, opposite, are also making a capital show as drapers and clothiers, and their establish- ment will be found to be quite as temptingly stocked as the windows suggest. Mr J Frimston's (58 High Street) establish- ment appeals specially to ladies, who will find there a choice assortment of drapery, &c. Tailors, Hatters and Hosiers. In lines "for gentlemen only" Messrs Hughes and Son, at the corner of High Street and Wellington Road, have a most attractive variety. Theirs is one of the most complete outfitting establishment in the district, and a notable feature of their Christmas show is the display of travelling requisites, such as trunks, portmanteaux and rugs. The late Mr M S Osborne's tailoring business in Bodfor Street is still carried on, and there will be found a large stock of up-to-date materials to select from, and so has Mr Grif- fiths in Sussex Street. At 18 and 64 High Street, Mr Garson Allen and Mr Gould respectively cater largely for the wants of igentlemoll, as their well-stocked windows suggest. Mr Gould also has an at- tractive drapery department. Jewellery, Stationery, and Fancy Coods. Now we have to deal with a series of the prettiest window displays to be seen throughout the district-shops stocked with almost every conceivable useful as well as beautiful thing. The requirements of Rhylites and visitors in the watch and jewellery line are nowhere better attended to than at Mr J E Corney's shop in High Street, who h(%s an exceedingly smart show of watches, clocks, optical and fancy goods in all the latest designs. At Boddington's, too, 28 Queen Street, there is no end of variety in watches, clocks, rings silver and eloctro-plated goods, and trinkets. Mr W L Foster has a stock of gold and sil- ver goods that will bear favourable comparison with any in the town. 21 Bodfor Street is, by the bye, a well know repairing establishment. Mrs Ingham's needlework depot, 5 High Street, looks very gay with its charming variety of fancy goods, and inspection of her stock of silks, wools, and other dainty materials necessary for the production of artistic work, will be found a real pleasure. Another excellent house for fancy goods and general drapery is Priceman's,5 Market Street, where a feature is made of wollen and needle work, also of children's garments. At Miss Guthrie's, 29 High Street, may be obtained greeting cards of every description and at all prices, a special room being devoted to this feature of Christmas and New Year novelties. The windows contain a pleasing variety of fancy articles. Messrs A H Sandoe's eighteenth annual bazaar and fancy fair are being carried on at theirwell-stockcd establishments in Bodfor St High Street, where novelties in every branch af the useful and fancy goods line may be obtained at prices from a halfpenny upwards. Picture framing, fancy and commercial stationery, and reading books suitable for young and old, are important features of their show. Mr W Jones, the Victoria Lending Library, 36 Queen Street, has made special arrange- ments for Christmas and the New Year, and in addition to an attractive window display of I 1 11 greeting cards, plain and fancy stationery, r views, and other ornaments, his showroom contains a pleasing variety of leather and fancy goods, which are well worth inspecting. Mr A Taylor has one of the most effective shows in High Street, and whether in the card, stationery, leather, or other fancy goods line, purchasers should find no difficulty in getting what they want here at very reasonable prices. At 24 High Street and 165 Wellington Road, Mr Trehearn's successor, Mr Emlyn, has an unrivalled stock of fancy articles in leather, metal, glass, &c, and a show of cards and reading books second to none in the town. Mr J E Bibby, 8a High Street, has a dis- play of fancy goods, stationery and cards that is well worth inspection. Mr James Dowell, 156 Wellington Road, is also catering strongly for the requirements of the public in this direction. Miss Stacy's Christmas show, at 18 High St. lacks nothing in variety, fancy goods in leather, china, glass and metal being very artistically displayed and at 28 High St., Mr C Matthews, jeweller, is exhibiting a large and well-assorted stock of clocks, watches, rings, and other gold and silver goods, a speciality being made of the latter class. Messrs Palethorpe, Ltd., Bodfor Street are making a similar show. Where to Purchase Seasonable Drinks, &c. The wine and spirit merchant could be as little spared at this time of the year as the butcher or the baker-at least that is the opinion of the majority of people. Mr H A Steer, 73 High Street, has a capital assortment of Christmas cheer, wines and spirits of all the best brands being obtainable of him. Mr Steer is agent for the "Gold Label Highland whiskey, as supplied to Col. Cornwallis West during the Royal visit to Ruthin Castle in 1898 he also bottles the best known makes in the ale and stout line. Mr J H Ellis, Water Street, is so well known that it is scarcely necessary to repeat it, claims to have "the best in the world," whether it be wines, spirits, or bottled ales and stouts. His leading line is whiskey, a very popular brand of which is Red Dragon." Messrs J Foulkes and Son, Crown Stores, 10 High Street, invite inspection of one of the largest stocks of bottled goods in the district. Not only of wines and spirits have they a tempting assortment, but the tastes of those of the temperance persuasion aie also well catered for. Bottled wines in great variety are also to be had at the various grocery stores, including those already mentioned, as well as Messrs Hackforth and Co, High Street (agents for Gilbey's specialities), Messrs Ind Coope and Co, Old Town Hall Stores, whose display comprises wines spirits, and cigars. ] We need hardly add that the licensed victuallers of the town, without exception, cater in the best possible manner for their numerous patrons, and are ever ready to accommodate visitors and travellers seeking a night's repose. At this time of the year they generally lay in special brands in wines, spirits, &c, also cigars and tobacco. 11 Class and China Stores and Toy Warehouses At Mr Jesse Beech's old-established place of business in Wellington Road, glass, stone and china ware of every description will be found, including art pottery, cutlery and other domestic requisites. There is also a very pretty show of glass at Mrs Wedgwood's establishment in Bodfor St., the leading line being china ware, of which there is a great assortment. Mr Henkel and Mr Kirk have at each of their respective establishments, which are well known to both residents and visitors, an inter- esting collection of toys and fancy goods of quite a bewildering variety. At 50 High Street-the Domestic Bazaar- is to be seen a wonderful assortment of useful and fancy goods. At the Arcade Bazaar, 7 and 8 Wellington Road (proprietor, Mr Hoffman), an endless variety of articles suitable for presentation purposes may be viewed. Leather goods form a speciality, and glass goods, dolls, and numerous other toys, as well as things for every-day use, can be obtained here. The Fish, Poultry, and Fruiterers' Shops. Mr J H Breeze, who carries on business in Bodfor Street, High Street, and the Mar- ket Hall, has an excellent show of game, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables, whioh for price and quality will bear favourable com- parison with any other shop. Messrs Walter Clarke and Son have effective displays of fish, game and poultry at 2 and 3 Water Street, and in the Market Hall. Their stock includes a profusion of fresh fruit and vegetables, butter, eggs, &c. from the leading dairies and farms in the district. Mr Griffiths, Sussex Street, has always a grand show at; Christmas, and this year's is no exception. Mr T Boyle's Christmas show is not one whit behind those of rival tradesmen. In re- gard to anything in the fish, game and poultry line he stands second to none, both as to quality and price. Messrs Waterworth, who have shops at Prestatyn and Abergele in addition to those in Rhyl, have a fine display of fruit, flowers and and vegetables and we must say ditto in re- gard to Mr T D Jones' show at 22 High Street, Mrs Jones' at 35 High Street, Mr W E Pepper's in Abbey Street, Mrs Gregory's at 17b Welling- ton Road, Mr Piercy's, and Mrs Williams, in Market Street and Miss Miller's in Kinmel Street. Furnishing and Music Warehouses. One of the most enterprising firms of the district is that of Messrs Rhydwen Jones and Davies, complete house furnishers, and at their commodious and up-to-date emporium in Queen Street they have an elegant display. Gazing into the chief window, one beholds a well-appointedldining room, with electro-plate, cutlery, glass, and other table requisites com- plete. The furniture comprises a walnut saddlebag suite, together with carved walnut sideboard (on which artificial grasses, &c., are displayed in fancy vases), mantel-board and drapery,and overmantel in walnut.The opposite! window reveals a charming assortment of useful and fancy articles, such as cushions, tea cosies, table centres, Madras muslins, antimacassars, Louis cabinets and occasional chairs. The premises are also well stocked with furniture, fit for cottage or mansion, screens, carpets, linoleums, curtains, quilts, &c. Very effective is the display of furniture and general household requirements at Messrs Fred Roberts and Co's establishment in Russell Rd. To begin with, the windows are garlanded with artificial holly, which gives them a decidedly Christmas appearance. Viewed from the ex- terior, one side of the shop is set out dining- room fashion, and contains, besides a handsome suite of furniture in walnut and saddlebags, a piano and massive walnut sideboard. In another window is to be seen a tasteful assortment of drawing room goods,—pictures, white wood furniture, a bamboo-framed cabinet, Chippen- dale furniture, lamp standard, occasional tables, flower vases, cake and fruit stands, &c. Messrs Roberts & Co. should also be consulted when purchases of quilts, curtains, rugs, carpets, &c., are contemplated. Samples of upholstery in all its branches are to be seen at the Old Armoury, Windsor Street (Mr Joseph Jones), where varieties of linoleums and floorcloths are also on view. Mr H W Roberts, High Street, has a well- stocked house of musical instruments and requisites for both choral and orchestral societies, as well as for individual musicians. Mr W ABeddington, Edward Henry Street, is just the person one should consult when requiring a piano, organ, or any other kind of musical instrument tuned for Christmas and New Year festivities. The tronmongers Shops. Mr A Sheffield, ironmonger and silversmith, 170 Wellington Road, claims to possess one of the largest and best stocks in North Wales, both as regards light goods and heavy goods. Kitchen ranges form one of his leading lines, and the latest designs in gas fittings, fire irons, stoves, and mantel pieces help to make up a very imposing show. Table and cupboard requisites are also i effectively displayed, and may be had in all kinds I of metal. I Mr R Kerfoot Hughes, whose attractive window (displays command a halt at the junction of I 'Wellington Road and Queen Street, is another enterprising tradesman that Rhyl has long known and his establishment is well stocked with all kinds of ironmongery, brass, copper and tin ware, as well as electro-plated and fancy goods, from which to make a selection for the adornment of side- boards and the interiors of cabinets. Mr E Lewis Evans' shop in High Street contains an equally effective array of hardware, cutlery, electro-plate, glass and other fancy goods. Of lamps and gas fittings an extensive assortment is to be seen, while for the selection of wall paper patterns one could not do better than patronise the Golden Padlock." Photographers' and Tobacconists) Displays. None should miss Mr Ernest Jones' choice selec- tion of photographic novelties, Christmas and New Year cards, to be seen at the Vale of Clwyd Studio, 27 Queen Street. His window display is one of the most attractive sights in the whole town. Portland Studio (Mr John Williams) claims attention for a fine exhibition of photographs. In this line also the shop windows of Messrs Wills Jones (Magnet Studio, High Street), J Brown (3 Kinmel Street), and Mr Joseph Shepherd (Glan Morfa Studio, Wellington Road), are also worthy of more than passing notice. The same may be said of Mr Foster's in Bodfor Street. Mr George Brookes carries on the business of a hairdresser tobacconist, both in Market Street and Queen Street; and his assortment of fancy goods at either of these establishments merits the patronage of all who indulge in the "fragrant weed" or who desire to make a suitable present to their male friends. Mr Homan, High Street, the old-established, has a fine attractive window full of smokers'requisites. Mr S Eisiski's tobacco shops are well-known, and doubtless his effective shows of seasonable goods will attract many customers, especially during the next few days. Mr Banning, too, has a good display of smokers' requisites, walking sticks, and many other articles suitable for Christmas or New Year presents. "1. n..4-_I. -II .LI_ _I_I' i nu ouwnurs ana outer fisiamisnments. Rivalry between tradesmen is always very keen at this time of the year, and between butchers it is never more pronounced than at Christmas. Each strives to secure the best stock that finds its way to the auction mart, and after killing time has passed, they spare no effort in arranging the different joints in as tempting a manner as possible. At the time of writing it is almost too early to comment on the show night displays of all the butchers, but from the particulars to hand it is safe to say that this feature of our tradespeople's displays will be quite as successful as previous achievements. On Tuesday last Messrs Owens and Sons, whose shops are to be found at 9 Water Street and 51a High Street, had on view a valuable assort- ment of joints, as may be gathered from the fact that their purchases included a prime shorthorn bullock, fed by Mrs Williams Wynn, Cefn Hall an excellent Devon ox, winner of the first prize at Ruthin show, and fed by Mr H Jones, Llysfasi; Scotch polled ox, also a prize winner at Ruthin, and fed by Mr W Leathes, Wern Fawr a pair of three-year old shorthorn bullocks, prize winners at Denbigh, fed by Mr T Rowlands, Calch Hill Welsh heifer and four-year-old Welsh wethers, prize winners at St Asaph 30 grand yearlings, fed specially by Mr J Parry Jones, Gop Farm, Newmarket; also prime lambs, bacon pigs and porkers. Mr Arthur Lawrence, 13 High Street, has made extensive preparations for people's wants in the shape of seasonable joints. His exhibition is now on, and the fact that he has been able to procure his beef from the choicest of the well-known herd of Herefords, fed by Mr R. Hince, of Aston, may be taken as a guarantee of the excellent quality of his goods, apart from the fact that Mr Lawrence's business has been established nearly a century, and that he has, therefore, a reputation to maintain. His predecessors had the honour of the patronage of the late Queen Victoria. The Welsh wethers and lambs reserved for Mr Lawrence's Christmas show were fed by Mr R J Williams, of Rhyd; while all the pork and bacon is the product of locally fed pigs. Mr Lawrence had at the commencement of his sale over 60 sides of bacon for customers to choose from. Mr E Angel, 3 Water Street, is exhibiting several prime joints of beef, mutton and pork, home fed. A similar attractive display is to be met with at Mr Amos Maltby's establishment, opposite the Water Street entrance to the Market Hall. Mr Maltby makes a speciality of Welsh wether mutton, and what may be further said of him is that his stock is always purchased from the most experienced graziers in the district. Mr T E Jones, Wellington Rd, has made every effort to secure for his numerous patrons the choicest joints of meat obtainable, though it has always been his aim to keep the quality up and the price down. Other seasonable displays of meat include those of Ir E P Roberts, 49 High Street, and Mr E Roberts, 169 Wellington Road Messrs Eastman, Ltd, Messrs Lyne Brothers, Mr Marsh, Market Street, and Mr Roberts, Russell Road. Mr W H Wilson's (6 Market Street) leading line is pork. He has also a good show of ditlerent kinds of cooked meat. Miscellansous. One of our fellow tradesmen at least enjoys the distinction of being resorted to as mucn— and most probably more-in times of distress as in times of prosperity. We refer to Mr Chas. Taylor, of Liverpool House, Wellington Road. He, after many 'years' experience in Liverpool, is now carrying on the business lately owned by Mr Morgan, and as a clothier, outfitter and jeweller, he makes it his business to give full value for money. His stock of gold and silver goods, cut- lery and table plate, boots, clothing and woollen goods, should specially command the attention of the working classes. Mr Gunner, at his shop in Wellington Road, has an attractive show of boots, shoes, slippers, &c. Shoes for "dances" a speciality. Just now leather purses are given away to customers pur- chasing 5s worth of goods. Also Messrs Amos and Co. (Sussex Street), Mr Slinn (4 High Street), Mr J Williams (Market Street), and Messrs Stead and Simpson. In our endeavour to make this list as complete as possible-and we trust that any omission will be pardoned as quite unintentional—we may mention that other shopkeepers not previously referred to include the following :—Mrs Williams, wool repository, Market Street Mr Freeman, jeweller, and the London Novelty Stores, Queen Street Mr McEwen, bespoke tailor, Sussex Street; Messrs Amos Brothers, stationers, Sussex Street and Wellington Road (who make very attractive shows); Mr Pepper, jeweller and optician, Bodfor Street; and Singer's Sewing Machine Depot in High Street. In Wellington Road, in addition to the notices already given respecting some of the shops along this thoroughfare, we find attractively laid-out goods as follows :—Mr R Sutcliffe, confectionery Messrs Jones and Sons, groceries; "Noblett's," sweetmeats Mr W Davies, Messrs Edwards Brothers, Mr Dodd, groceries; Messrs Dowell and Son, stationery and household requisites.

COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza and Children's Coughs, Their Common Sense Treatment By VENO'S LIGHTNING COUCH CURE. VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE stops an ordinary cough in one night. It does not merely smother a cough as the old fashioned mixtures do, but cuts the phlegm, brings it away easily, clears the air passages, and protects the lungs the cough then stops n atarally. It is a scientific remedy endorsed by Medical Men, vastly superior to ordinary cough mixtures or any of the emulsions. Thousands of sufferers in Gt. Britain have been cured after having been turned out of hospitals. It has an enormous sale because of its superior virtue in all cases of chronic coughs, bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, iniluenza, and especially children's coughs. Ask for Veno's Lightning Cough Cure, Is lid and 2s 9d, at chemists and medicine vendors everywhere. A valuable book on chest diseases accompanies each bottle

Congregational Sale of Work. A sale of work in aid of the funds of the English Con- gregational Church took place in the Lecture Hall yester- day, and was formally declared open by Mrs W Walton, of The Marlborough, after a few appropriate remarks by the itev E E Ingham, who explained that Mrs J Greenlialgh, who liad promised to perform the opening ceremony, was unavoidably absent. The arrangement of the various stalls was very effective, and their contents included fancy and useful articles of almost every description, from tinware to the daintiest specimens of needlework and woollen materials, fruit and fancy pastry also being temptingly displayed. The following ladies had charge of ithe stalls, and are desirous of acknowledging with thanks the numerous gifts of well-wishers of the sale Mrs Ingliam, Mrs J F Harnett (Sandridge), Mrs Walton, Mrs J H Lawrence (1 East Parade), Mrs J Williams (8 Church Street), Mrs ,J llozzi (Queen Street), Mrs Pepper, Miss M F Whyte, Miss Harnett, and Miss Mitchell. Masters Willie Walton and Gordon Inghara had charge of the bran tut). Other attractions included conjuring entertainments by Mr A Cheetham and Mr F H Samuels, X-ray operations by Mr John Williams, who had also charge of a telephone, and a shooting gallery under the supervision of Scrgt M'CILIIII. Miss Newton undertook the arrangement of a musical programme. Considering the pains taken by the promoters, it is to be re- gretted, and must have been very disappointing to them, that at the opening only a handful of people were present. Altogether the show was a very pretty one, the decoration cf the windows tie. with holly leaves oil a background of white wadding im- parting quite a :seawilahle appearance to the room. The I rjceeds of the first day amounted to X25. The sale will be continued to-day at 3 p.m.

Volunteer Item. Our well-known young townsman, Mr Hubert R Holbeche, has been gazetted second lieutenant in the 2nd V.B., Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

RHYL DISTRICT. For "Home-made Bread' and Confectionery, you can't do better ban call at JONES BROS ,Liverpool House, Prestatyn. Ladies' Kid Gloves, Lined Silk, in Browns, Tans' Fawns, Greys and Black. Patent Dome Fasteners Is llAd per pair, wear guaranteed. Simply perfection Obtainable only at HUBBARD'S, Commerce House 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. HATWOOD'S, 35 Queen Street. Rhyl.-For Fishing Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies fro," 1dozen. The oldest Fishing Tackle dealers in Wales established over 40 years. Fifty gross of choice Flies choose from at Hatwood's All New Goods for Autumn and Winter Wear. Splen- did display this week at HUBlJAIIU'S, 24 and 2:7 Wellington Road. Club Cards taken and lid in thiJ Shilling discount given. CHRISTMAS CARDS (Photographic). Large Assort- ment; all price?.—Special Line Stamp Portraits, 9 for Is 18 for Is 6d. See Specimens at the Studio. Orders should be given early.—Ernest Jones, Photo* graplier, 27 Queen Street, Rhyl. MUSICAL POST CARDS are Imported direct by Messrs A & H Sandoe, Bodfor St. and High St., and are sold at the reasonable price of 2d each, or Is 9d per dozen. A further novelty has just been received, viz, post cards of Ladies, with real hair, price 3d each. See our stock and buy at first cost. JONES BROS, Prestatyn, still lead with tbeif Challenge Blend Tea," and are uiuurpH fn c with the bread and Cakes The Steam Laundry Company. The action of this company against Mr S J Amos, one of the directors, was down for hearing at, the Liverpool Assizes on Friday last, before Mr Justice Walton. The claiiii was for :E220, being moiety of overdraft/lue by the company to the bank The defendant resisted the claim, and also filed a counterclaim. Mr Shee, K.C., and Mr T Shepherd Little appeared for the defendant, and the plaintiff company was represented by Mr Taylor, K.C, and Mr Tobon. When the case was called on, Mr Taylor said that the record would be withdrawn on terms. The terms were that plaintiffs should abandon their claim, and also indemnify Mr Amos against all further claims connected with a second overdraft at the North and South Wales Bank, Rhyl, and, further, to pay to the defendant the sum of £ 175 tor his interest in the Rhyl Steam Laundry Co., Ltd. Royal Alexandra Hospital The Lady Superintendent will be grateful for gifts of poultry, cakes, fruit and crackers for Christmas, and also for small sprigs of hoily with which to decorate the wards. The Committee of the Hospital acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of a donation of ;1;,5 17s 4d from the Rhyl Urban District Council, being part of the surplus of the money collected on the occasion of the Royal visit in May last. Football. A match between the Express Boys and the Rhyl Pickwicks took place on the Athletic ground yesterday, the Express" Boys winning by four goals to three. The P. T's. During this week His Majesty's Inspector has been conducting the pupil teachers' examination at the Rhyl centre, Christ Church School being the locale of the examination. A Fine Sea. Yesterday's tides broke over their bounds in fine style. The waves dashed over the Foryd Prome- nade right into the field, and near the far shelter a quantity of water was flowing off the Promenade and down River Street. The waves were washing over the pier, and altogether the sight was a grand one, and much enjoyed by scores of people. A Local Divorce Case. In the Divorce Court, on Wednesday, Mr Joseph Edward Roberts, late an auctioneer of Rhyl, waS granted a decree nisi for divorce on the ground of his wife's adultery with Mr Robert Clayton. The suit was undefpnded. The marriage took place in April, 1891, and the petitioner and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Anna, lived at Rhyl and Colwya Bay. Unpleasantness arose through the wife insist- ing that her mother should live with them, and in 1896 the wife left her husband. As to the adultery a waiter was called from an hotel in London, who said that the respondent had stayed there with a gentleman under the name of Mr and Mrs Clayton. Asked how he came tj remember the ladyo the waiter said, "Well, as a rule, people who have been staying in the hotel before they leave give the waiter something, and these people did not do so (laughter),-Alr Justice Gorell Barnes granted a decree nisi with custody of the child.—Mr W T Barnard appeared forfietitioner. St. Mary's Social. The eighth social was held at New Era House last Monday, when a goodly number of people were present, and enjoyed to the full the interest- ing programme,consisting of varied styles of songB, recitations, and instrumental selections, con- cluding with a sketch entitled "Pride and its Punishment," written by MrI-J Hibbitts. A new feature was two competitions, the first being a hat trimming competition tor gentlemen, and the second a nail driving one for ladies. The work of the different competitors was the cause of much amusement. The artistes who rendered selections were Misses Dillon, Tallon, White, and Hatton, and Mr W Hibbitts. Miss Darby and Mr Hibbitts were the accompanists, the lady also playing in good style two pianoforte solos. All the above received warm tributes of applause from their auditors for their excellent renditions, especially Miss Dillon for her inimitable reciting of Uncle Podgers Hangs a Picture." The feature of the evening, howevor, was the sketch, which was listened to with great attention, and elicited hearty applause and a "call" at the close. Athene, the statue (endowed with life), was impersonated by Miss Hatton with dramatic intensity. Her posin? was both easy and natural. Miss Dillon as Claudia (wife of Cyril, the sculptor) ren- dered her part with great intelligence, the gentler touches of wifely tenderness and anxiety for Cyril's welfare being well brought ou\ Mr J Hibbitts was a dignified but withal impassioned Cyril, and enacted a trying part with much vigour and artistic finish. Mr Wm Whelan was a great success as Artemu3 X. Slosher, the Yankee million- aire, who patronises art after his own fashion, but loves the almighty dollar more. Master ff Lynall was a capital page boy, his small part being very well done. Father Lightbound was the chair- man, and announced the various items. A mosb enjoyable evening terminated with the National Anthem. Presbyterian Literary Society. At the weekly meeting in Princes Street School on Tuesday evening the chair was occupied by the Rev J Verrier Jones, and a paper, entitled" God as revealed in nature," was given by the Rev E B Ingham, being followed by a discussion in which the Chairman, Messrs E Parker Davies, H Mill- ward, Smalley, and others took part. The Queen's Palace. The enterprise of the proprietors of this attrac- tive place of amusement in securing good weekly programmes continues unabated, and this week's bill o' fare compares well with those that have gone before." The artistes include Salbo, an expert juggler and athlete Vezzey and her Paganini Poodle, whose contributions include per- formances on different musical instruments Mr Herbert Nicholls, soloist; and a pair of up-to-date comedians. A grand sacred concert is announced for Christmas night. St. Ann's Church Choir. In aid of the funds of the above an entertain- ment was given in the National School,Vale Road, on Wednesday night. Mr H A Tilby, J.P., pre- sided, and the performers included Miss Winnie Jones, Misa Harris, Mrs Bevan and Messrs Wills- Jones and James also Mr F Geary, who delighted the audience with his phonograph selections and Miss Chadwick and Mr Brown-Jones, who gave a serio-comic sketch, entitled Trouble at the Tele- phone." The accompaniments were played by Mr L Foster. English Presbyterian Social. There was a very successful social last evening in con- nection with this place of worship, when the following ladies gave the tea Mrs Jacob Jones, Mrs Edwin Jones, and Mrs Millward. The attendance was large, and a good collection was taken in aid of the church. Owing to th6 monthly meeting (Vale of Clwyd C.M) being held atwarreil Road, and the services at Clwyd Street, there was no after meeting in Princes Street. Handel House School. An interesting exhibition of work done by the pupils of the above shool (principal, Mrs Roberts) took place yesterday, when specimens of drawing, needlework, &c., were displayed in the Victoria Hall for the inspection of parents and friends of the scholars. A dance took place iu the evening, when musical items were given by members of the Zingara troupe and Mandoline and Banjo Band. Local Photos. The Photogram" for January is enriched with a number of illustrations, the work of Mr John Williams, of Rhyl. The subjects are charming decorative studies of children, and serve to brighten up an issue which, photographically speaking, is full ot good things. As the editors point out, child studies in the manner of Mr Wil- liams are none too common products from the orthodox studio. Clwyd Street C.M. Literary Society. In connection with this society a lecture was givpn at the chapel on Monday evening by the Rev S T Jones, whose subject was Dros y Werydd (" Across the Atlantic "), and one that proved most entertaining as well as instructive.