Rhyl Journal

St. Asaph. Cathedral Service List. Saturday, Mar. 7.—5-15: service, Wesley in F; anthem, Out of the Deep" (Gladstone). Sunday, Mar. 8.—11: service, Kempton in B flat; anthem, Lord, how long (Mendelssohn). 3-30 service, Garrett in D anthem, By the waters of Babylon (Boyce). Thursday, Mar. 12.—11-30 service, Whitfeld in E; anthem, Save me, 0 God" (Hopkins). Saturday, Mar. 14.-5-15 service, Lloyd in E flat; anthem, In Thee, 0 Lord" (Weldon). Sunday, Mar. 15.—11 service, Attwood in C anthem, Come unto Him (Gounod). 3-30 service, Faning in C anthem, "Hear, 0 Thou Shepherd (Walmisley). The New Canon. The canonry of Randulphi, Birkenhead, in the Cathedral of St Asaph, vacant by the death of the Rector of Marchwiel, has been conferred on the Rev. Harry Drew, M. A., vicar of Buckley, son-in-law of the late Mr Gladstone. True Patriotism. Preaching at the opening of a Welsh church at Colwyn Bay on Sunday, the Bishop of St. Asaph dealt with the question of patriotism, pleading for large and liberal conceptions of its meaning and condemning such national maxims as the American "Our country, right or wrong, and the Welsh Wales for the Welsh. He said that in open competition with other races what was unsound would sink and what was worth keeping would survive. Touching upon the educational question, the Bishop said they desired to see the boys and girls of Wales reap- ing the advantages of the best elementary, intermediate, and higher education, and those advantages must not be curtailed by stupid bickerings over things that had no real substance. Sanitary Inspeotor Wanted. As a result of last week's conference be- tween the two Rural District Councils in the St Asaph Union in reference to the post of sanitary inspector rendered vacant by the death of Mr George Bell, it has been decided to adver- tise for a sanitary inspector who shall for £ 200 a year devote the whole of his time to the Councils and be able to speak Welsh as well as English.

Rhuddlan. The Fire Brigade Bazaar. The above bazaar was continued on Friday and Saturday, with the same stallholders and workers as those who acted on the first day. It was opened on Friday by Mr Chas W Jones, and the business done on that and the following day was very satisfactory, showing good results. It is expected, after paying all expenses, that a sum of over ilOO will be added to the funds of the Brigade, but this has only been brought about by a great deal of hard work on the part of the officials and stall- holders, at the head of whom were Mr W Conwy Bell (chief officer of the brigade) and Lieut J 0 Hughes, who left no stone unturned to make the bazaar a success. In addition to those attached to the Brigade stall the name of Mrs Thos Ellis should be added. Parish Council. The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, under the chairmanship of Mr W Morris. Letters were read, after passing the minutes, from the family of the late Mr Geo Bell and from Mr and Mrs Maxwell (Glanrafon), acknowledging the votes of condolence passed by the Council at its last meeting. Although attention was called to the fact that no answer had been received from the District Council regarding the nuisance complaint sent to that body from Rhuddlan, nothing was done on Monday night, Mr J Jones' motion requesting a reply of some sort not finding a seconder. Attention was also called to a dangerous step in High Street, and to the County Council's inaction in the matter. A proposition was made, but not seconded. On the suggestion of Mr Rees Davies it was decided that future meetings of the Council be held at 7 o'clock instead of 8. The Council also decided that the annual parish meeting be held on Monday, March 23rd. Football Club. The first home match was played on Saturday with Ruthin, and resulted in a winfor Rhuddlan. The Rhuddlan team was as follows :-Goal: C Jones backs, H Parry and W T Jones halves, T H Roberts, J E Jones and H Pritchard; forwards, E Jones, R Twist, Phil Evans, B Jones and C Roberts. The two goals were scored by the captain, P Evans. To-morrow (Saturday) Rhudd- lan meet Dyserth at Dyserth. Children's Treat. On Tuesday evening, through the kindness of the Vicar and Mrs Vaughan, the children attend- ing the Church Band of Hope had their annual tea at the Boys' School, when a good number attended and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The little ones were waited upon by Mrs Vaughan, the Misses Vaughan, Miss Walmsley, Mrs Griffiths, &c.

Tontine Club. On Monday a meeting was held at the Holborn Restaurant, 37 Queen Street, to form a Tontine Benefit Club. Mr Beddington presided, and Mr Betts was appointed secretary pro tern and Mr G Revelley treasurer. It was arranged to i meet again on Tuesday next to further explain the I ] objects and to enrol members. 11

HATWOOD'S, 35 Queen Street, Rhyl.-For Fishing II Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies from 1/- dozen. The oldest Fishing Tackle dealers in Wales, established over 40 years. Fifty gross of choice Fliea to choose from at Hatwood's HUBBARD'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE Now Taking Place Everything Reduced in Price. 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. MESSRS FRED. ROBERTS & CO., Russell Building wish to announce that all Salvage Goods damaged by burst will be held over until their Annual Sale, which will take place 21st February, whea Tremendous Bargains will be offered t,) the public. HUBBARDS' wRKAT DRAPERY SALE Now Taking Place. Genuine Bargains at this Sale. 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. JONES BROS, Prestatyn, still lead with their Challenge Blend Tea," and are unsurpassed with the read and cakes For I Home-mad Bread' and Confectionery, yon can't do better than call at JONES BROS'.Liverpoo House, Prestatyn. Mr Samuel Smith. The hon gentleman is now able to attend after- noon sittings of the House of Commons. The Teachers At a meeting on Saturday of the Rhyl and Holy- well Teachers' Association it was decided to dis- band the association and to join the newly formed Flint County Association, which is to embrace all the local associations in the county. King's Scholarships. The three pupils sent in from the County School, Rhyl, for King's Scholarship Examination were successful as follows-J ustina M Robinson, first class; Margaret A Paarson, second class, first division; Ada M Harris, third class. We believe J M Robinson was top of the list for this distiict. Disappearance of a Licensee. The Flintshire police report an extraordinary disappearance of a Rhyl licensed victualler, Mr H B Hicken, of the Sussex Vaults, who has not been seen since late on the night of Saturday, the 21st ult., when he appeared te be in fair health. Mr Hicken was a prominent member of the Rhyl Licensed Victuallers' Association, and before going to the business at Rhyl was well-known in the Midlands. He has a wife and large family. Regretful Absence. A united meeting of the Welsh Nonconformists of Cardiff was held on Monday evening, at Tabernacle Chapel, to celebrate S. David's Day. There was a crowded congregation. Sermons had been announced by the Revs S T Jones, Rhyl, and H Elvet Lewis, but to the great regret of the congregation the former well-known minister was unable to be present on account of illness. The Rev Elvet Lewis delivered a poetic and most im- pressive sermon. The Agricultural Society. A meeting of the local committee was held on Monday, at Wrexham, under the presidency of Mr Murless. It was announced that the president (Mr E Peel, of Brynypys) would give f25 in prizes at the show to be held at Wrexham in August. One prize will be of the value of £10 to encourage the breeding of good hunters in the North Wales district. The local prize list was gone through and several alterations made. Funeral. On Saturday last the remains of the late Mrs Price Roberts, of Shamrock House, were interred in the Rhyl cemetery, the officiating clergy being the Rev J Owen, vicar of Dyserth (in the absence of the Vicar of Rhyl), and the P.ev E M Richards. Always kindness itself," the deceased lady, who was the widow of the late Mr R Price Roberts, surgeon, will by reason of her bright and cheery ways be long remembered by all who knew and loved her. Beautiful wreaths and flowers were sent by sympathising friends. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr R B Arnold, Chester House. Pleasant Saturday Evening. The Rev T Shankland presided at the concert given in the Boys' Brigade Hall last Saturday evening, and about half-way through the pro- gramme gave an interesting address on great Welshmen. The vocal and instrumental part was well sustained as follows :-Pianoforte duet, Misses Lettie Hughes and Eva Jones song, Miss Gladys Hughes recitation, Mr Samuel Parry song, Asleep in the deep," Mr LI B Evans; recitation, The birds' song," Miss Daisy Allison violin solo, Miss E Lloyd Rowlands (encored); song, Miss Eunice Jones duet, the Two Little Sisters (encored) recitation, Master Llewelyn Shankland song, Miss E Owen; Lancashire sketch, Mr H Halstead violin solo, Mrs Bevan (encored) song, Mr LI B Evans trio, Miss Bertha Hewitt and the Two Little Sisters. Miss Mabel Hughes again rendered valuable assistance as accompanist. Salem, Warren Road. On Tuesday evening a lecture and miscellaneous concert were given in connection with the Band of Hope, under the presidency of Mr J M Griffiths, Stanley Park. The following programme was gone through :—Chorus, Mor hapus yw," Children; recitation, "The Women of Mumbles Head," Miss K L Jones song, The Village Blacksmith," Mr W R Williams. The lecturer then gave his lecture on India, which was illustrated by lantern slides, manipulated by Miss Hughes, West Parade, Master Wm. Griffiths assisting. Songs were sung by Mr Dan Jones, and The Better Land by Miss L Middleton (ilustrated by magic lantern slides); also chorus, Mae f'enw i lawr," Children. Mr Wm Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer (Mr Robt Jones, Foryd) and all who had kindly assisted in various ways, and Mr Peter Edwards seconded. The meeting was well attended, and concluded by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The (children sung the choruses under the conductorship of *Mr H 0 Williams, and Miss Oassie Davies ably accompanied throughout the evening. The British Schools: Attitude of the Ruth Evans Trustees. Acknowledging his re-election as chairman at the annual meeting of managers of the Christ Church and Emmanuel British Schools, Mr R LI Jones said by this time next year he expected they would be under the control of the local education authority He thought he might say chat all had united to- gether most heartily to carry on those schools, which had attained an efficiency of which they were proud. The average attendance had gone up with great rapidity they had earned the highest Government grant and received the most flatterintf reports from his Majesty's inspectors. (Applause.) Despite the fact that the management was composed of representatives of four religious denominations. of Englishmen and Welshmen, they had been able to carry on the schools without any friction. He had had an interview on the subject with Colonel Pilkington, M.P., chairman of the Ruth Evans' Trustees, and he gathered from that gentle- man that whilst the trustees were not yet prepared to say that they would hand over Christ Church Schools to the education authority as provided schools, they were prepared to give that view the most careful and serious consideration. (Hear hear). He believed there was no doubt that that would be their ultimate decision. The only doubt they had had as to transferring them was whether they might not by doing so endanger the continuity of the religious instruction and the high standard of education that had been given in the schools. He, however, did not think they need have any apprehensions on that ground. The cost of the playground and cloakroom recommended would have to be borne by the town. Inspector Pearson Assaulted. Last Friday afternoon, before Dr A Eyton Lloyd and Mr M A Ralli, Sarah Wheeler, married woman, 12110 Windsor Street, was charged with as- saulting Inspector Pearson whilst in the execution of his duty on the same day. It appears that at about 11-30 a.m. two police officers went to defendant's house for the purpose of executing a distress warrant in respect to the non-payment of a general district rate. There was some trouble in getting into the house, and the Inspector was sent for. On his arrival at the house he saw that P.C. John Edward Hughes' finger was bleeding badly, defendant having slammed the door on it. Defendant threatened to split the head of each officer, and attempted to throw candlesticks and other articles at the Inspector. In this he pre- vented her, and she then resorted to blows, striking him on the nose and about the body. Being unable to quiet the woman, they were compelled to lock her up, as she was creating such a great disturbance, her language being very bad. Inspector Pearson's version of the case was corroborated by P.C. Roberts and P.C. John Edward Hughes.—Defendant denied the assault, and called a neighbour, Sarah Davies, to bear out her istory.-The Bench, however, con- sidered the case a very bad one, and imposed a fine of it and 9/6 costs, with the alternative of 14 days' hard labour. The Rhyl War Memorial Fund. In connection with the fund for the proposed nonument in memory of the Rhyl soldiers who ost their lives during Ithe South African war, a neeting, to which subscribers and all others inter. ested in the movement were invited, was held in 1 the Council Chamber, on Tuesday afternoon. So far from the meeting being a representative one, however, only seven persons were present, in- cluding two reporters. Mr W J P Storey was voted to the chair. The Town Clerk (Mr A Rowlands) stated that the fund up to that hour stood at about E38. He had since received a letter from Mr T Morgan Owen, accompanied by a cheque for £ 4 4s, which represented a subscription of 10s 6d each from himself, his wife and six children towards the fund. In the course of a discussion as to the means of increasing the fund, it was remarked that it was rather surprising that the active service men's comrades and associates had rot come forward to swell the fund. Mr L G Hall, captain of the Rhyl Volunteers, expressed his readiness to put a number of collecting books into circulation, and this offer was accepted with thanks, also his offer to got the Volunteers to give an entertainment as an additional means of in- creasing the fund if necessary. Other suggestions were made, but the understanding appeared to be that the collecting book plan should be given a fair trial first. Clwyd Street Chapel. The annual report, just issued, of the C.M. Church in Clwyd Street, is a record of much activity and great liberality. The full members number 430, and there are not less than 381 on the Sunday School books. The total of the various collections shewn in the report comes to 1;1, t90, £ 568 of this sum being for the Twentieth Century Fund. Home and foreign missions benefited to the extent of R47 15s, whilst a special collection for the Khasia Orphans came to £20. Mission rooms in inlill Bank and in Morfa Bach are greatly assisted. Four members only died during the year. Business Changes. Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen), Princes Street, having decided to relinquish his business as general grocer and provision dealer, has this week sold the same to Mr Robert Williams. Mr Williams had for some time filled the position of manager of a branch shop in the Vale Road district for Williams and Co., Queen Street. The transaction was carried out through the agency of Mr Ben Williams, House and Estate agent, of Kinmel Chambers, Rhyl. Temperance Meeting In connection with the English section of the local branch of the North Wales British Women's Temperance Association a meeting was held in the Presbyterian School under the presidency of Mrs R Bromley on Monday evening, when an address was given by Mr A Lewis Jones, and songa and recitations were contributed by Miss Parker Davies and Miss Shorter respectively. Presbyterian Literary Society. Tuesday evening's meeting in connection with the above was addressed by Mr Ll. Evans, who as a native spoke with considerable experience on the subject of New Zealand and its many attractions for colonists. Among those who took part in the discussion which followed were the Rev J Verrier Jones (chairman) and Messrs E Parker Davies, Percy Davies and McLennan, Mr Evans being cor- dially thanked for his instructive paper. The Eisteddfod. This evening the Executive Committee will meet to elect a secretary or joint-secretaries. There are five candidates, including one lady. Several prize lists will be submitted, and the date of the eisteddfod will be fixed, the Committee recom- mending September 6 to 10. Various reports will be presented. Welsh Congregational Social. The lakt social tea of the season took place on the afternoon of Thursday, in the schoolroom connected with the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Queen Street. The tea was provided and given by the married ladies as-ociated with "Carmel" Chapel, and the tables were laden with the best of edibles usually found at such gatherings. The ladies presiding at the tables were- Mrs Edwards, Princes Street, assisted by Mrs Abbott, Water Street; Mrs Williams, Market Street, assisted by Miss Hughes, Wellington Road; Mrs B Williams, Swansea House, assisted by Mrs Henry Jones, Bedford Street, and Mrs A Evans, Water Street. The kitchen was in charge of Mrs Roberts, 27 Abbey Street Mrs J A Evans, West Parade; Mrs Roberti, Elwy Street; Mrs Williams, Bedford Street, being the tea maker.-A. 7 o'clock a miscellaneous enteriainment was held, when the chair was occupied by Hawco Penmaen, who was "quite at home" in the position of president and conductor of the proceedings. Mr T H Whitley was responsible for the programme, the following ladies and gentlemen taking pRrt-Pianofortti solo by Miss Amos, Bellevae Terrace; songs by Miss McEweD, Miss Amos, Miss M M Williams, Mr J Morris Jones recitations by Miss Meyler Jones, and Master T H Jones. There was considerable amusement caused during the reading of a written paragraph,which was unpanctuated by the Chair- man, and in which several names of gentlemen connected with Carmel" were made to perform most wonderful feats (according to the reading of the paragraph). Two or three ladies entered the competition, and read the piece wonderfully well, but the prize was won by Mr Buckley, West Parade. The piano accompanists were Mrs D Rees, Miss Roose, Miss Amos, Miss Lilly Evans. Councillor T Whitley proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those ladies who had provided the tea tbat day, also the ladies and gentlemen that had rendered their kind help throughout the season in connection with the entertainments the vote of thanks was carried with applause, the Chairman closing the evening's enjoyment by asking the andience to sing the old patriotic song- Mae Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr J Morris Jones taking the solo. New Magistrate for Rhyl. Congratulations to Mr G A Taverner, of Gresley House, who has been placed on the Commission of the Peace for Flintshire, and who, we under- stand will be sworn in next week. The appoint- ment will be a deservedly popular one. The Education Act. Acting upon the instructions of the Flintshire Council, Mr Samuel Evans, the newly appointed county surveyor, is busily engaged making a thorough inspection of the elementary schools in the county preparatory to submitting a report for the consideration of the Council. At Rhyl National Schools Mr Evans was accompanied by Mr R Llewelyn Jones. Looal Clerk's Plodging Transactions. At Bangor Bankruptcy Court yesterday (Thurs- day), before Mr Glynne Jones, registrar, Joseph Parker Owen, residing at 28 John Street, Rhyl, solicitor's clerk, appeared for his public examina- tion. The gross liabilities were returned at f201 19s 2d., the amount expected to rank being fl41 5s 10d., and the deficiency was £ 107 Os lOd. The debtor was closely questioned as to certain alleged irregularities while he was at the County Court office. He admitted that a lady handed him some jewellery in order that he might find money for her in order to pay certain creditors. He pledged some of it and gave her the tickets and some of the money. He was not certain as to any single amount.— Mr Williams Not only did you pledge the jewel- lery, but you also sold the tickets?—No, I didn't sell them. The bankrupt denied paying off bets which he had lost with the money obtained by pledging the jewellery. The examination was adjourned, the bankrupt being ordered to supply a statement of his transactions with the pawnbrokers with whom he pledged the jewellery.

St David's Day Dinner at Abergele. The above annual event was this year neces- sarily held on Monday evening, when a capital attendance graced the festive board at the Bee Hotel. Mr J Duncan Miller presided, and Messrs LI Jones (Conway) and S B Rogers acted as vice-chairmen. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, "The Immortal Memory of S. David, made a very interesting and at times humorous speech. He said St David was a very mysterious individ- ual, whom Mr J Redmond claimed to be an Irish- man (laughter). But that gentleman was evidently wrong. St David's nationality wall a bit vague. He (the Chairman) had heard a story of a man who on his way home from a party fell into a ditch from which he could not extricate himself, and he exclaimed, Maybe I'm {drunk, maybe I'm sober, but thank God I'm Scotch" (laughter). St David was evidently a Welshman of Royal blood, born in the yeer 460. He took orders in the Church, and studied deeply in the Isle of Wight. He formed a monastery, with very stringent rules, and did an immense amount of good all over the country. He must, however, have done a great deal more than they knew to have made his name a household word. The foot- prints left by St. David would never be wiped out, and he hoped all would follow in his steps (ap- plause). -Councillor George Perkins, replying to the toast of The Town and Trade of Abergele," proposed by Mr LI Jones (Conway), remarked that Abergele had the finest surroundings of any town in Wales. The Urban District Council had done all in their power to induce people to come there. They had a good schoolmaster, a good postmaster, and a good station-master. If a trades- man did not get on in Abergele it was his own fault. As most of those present were aware, he himself started at the bottom of the tree, and had got on at any rate fairly well (applause). He thought it a great pity there was no fat stock market in Abergele, because if there was one he was con fident it would enhance the prosperity of the district.—Various other toasts were afterwards proposed, and a most enjoyable evening spent.

Rhuddlan & District Ploughing Association. The eighth annual ploughing match of the Rhuddlan .tDistrictPloughing Association, of which the following form the district, the parishes of Rhuddlan, Dyserth and Meliden, including Prestatyn, and on through Bryniau, Dyserth, Ffordd Dywyll, Ochr-y-foel on to Cross Roads, Rhualit, and thence to St. Asaph, through to Glascoed, by Rosehiil, through Kinmel Park, St. George, Abergele, and to Pensarn—took place on Thursday in a field kindly lent by Mr E Jones, Abbey Farm, Rhuddlan. There were 25 teams in the competition from various parts of the country, and the grand show of horses was everything that could be desired, the testimony of experts being that it was equal in every respect to the exhibits in first-class agricultural shows. The weather, being fine, attracted a large crowd to the field, not only from Rhuddlan, but from the surrounding districts. Ths committee are to be congratulated on having so successful a meeting. The following are the officials of the Association President Mr W. Conwy Bell, Brynffynnon Vice-President: Mr T. Roberts, Criccin; Treasurer: Mr E. R. Beech, Ty Issa and Secretary Mr T. Hughes, Kinmel View, Rhuddlan. Judges Ploughing: Mr J Jones, Nant Meifod, Abergele Daniel Davies, Esq., Prestatyn Thos. J,Hughes, Esq,, Glanmorfa, Rhuddlan; Thomas Jones, Esq., Rhualit Hall.—Turnouts and Best Team Bowers, Esq., Manor Farm, Hawarden J Kellett, Esq., Plasnewydd, Ruthin.—Hedging and Ditching: R. J. Williams, Esq., Rhyd Rees Davies, Esq., Pontygwter; Robert Williams, Esq, Peny ffordd. The prizes were awarded as follows :— The Hewthorne Challenge Cup.-A Silver Cup to the value of £ 5 5s., given by Messrs Hewthornes &Co., Ltd., Patent Medicine Manufac- turers, London, to be won two years in succession, or three times in all, by the best ploughman on the field. R R Dayies, Bettws, Abergele. First Class.-Wheel Ploughs, open to all comers. First prize, £ 3 2nd. jE-2 3rd. £ 1: 4th. 10s: 5th. 5s. 1 R R Davies, Bettws. 2 W Owen, Rhydonen, Ruthin. 3 Thos Williams, Cwybr Bach, Rhuddlan. 4 David Davies, Terfyn Farm, Cwm. 5 John Evans, Bryn Cnap, Llansannan. Second Class.-Open to all comers. The fol lowing conditions to be adhered to Neither Wheels, Cutters,nor Guiders to be attached to the Plough. Grass weight allowed. First prize, f3 2nd, f2 3rd, £1 4th, 10s 5th, 5s. 1 Abel Hughes, Waen. 2 C Jones, Vaynol Bropor. 3 Peter Roberts, Bryncwnin, Rhuddlan. 4 John Davies, Abbey Farm, do. 5 D Roberts, Criccin, do. Third Class.-Open to all Ploughmen under the age of 22, who have never won a First Prize at any public Ploughing Competition. Wheel Ploughs to be used. First Prize, £ 2; 2nd, ;Cl 3rd, 10s; 4th, 7s 6d 5th, 5s. W Edwards, Criccin, Rhuddlan. Fourth ClasS.-For the Neatest and most Suit- able Turnout. First Prize, Two Pairs of Bright Hames, given by Messrs Alfred Sheffield and Son, Ironmongers, Rhyl; 2nd prize, Rug, to the value of 10s 6d, given by Geo Perkins, Esq, Auctioneer, Abergele; 3rd prize, 5s, given by Isaac Owen, Esq, Plas Llwyd, Abergele 4th prize, an Alarm Clock, given by A Henkel,Esq, Rhyl. 1 J Evans, Bryn Cnap, Llansannan. 2 Morris Jones, Arllwyd, Llansannan. 3 F Bibby, Rhydorddwy Fawr. 4 Jno Evans, Bryngwyn, Rhualit. Fifth Class.-First prize, £1 Is, given by Mr Allison, Hesketh Hotel, Abergele, for the most valuable team of horses, working a plough on the field (no borrowed horses allowed to compete for this prize); 2nd prize, 15s 3rd prize, to the value of 10s 6d, given by Mr E Lewis Evans, ironmonger, Rhyl. 1 Thos Roberts, Criccin, Rhuddlan. 2 Ed Jones, Prestatyn. 3 Thos Roberts, Criccin. Special Prize.—One pair of leading ohains, given by Messrs E T Jones, Ltd., Denbigh, for the best mare on the field in foal. F Bibby, Rhydorddwy Fawr. This is the fourth time for Mr Bibby to gain first prize with this mare. Hedging and Ditching. First prize, Ton of Coal, given by Messrs Jno. Williams and Son, Phoenix Iron Works, Rhuddlan; 2nd prize, 10s 6d 3rd prize, 5s, given by Messrs Hill & Sons, manure manu- facturers, Amlwch 4th prize, 3s 6d 5th prize, 2s 6d, given by Mr Richards, tailor, Rhyl. 1 R D Williams, Penybryn, Bontuchel, Ruthin. 2 Robert Roberts, Bedwyn Isa, Llanfairtal. haiarn. 3 Thomas Jones, Brynglas, Rhuallt. 4 John Jones, Plas Heaton, Trefnant. 5 Thomas Davies, Criafol, Rhuallt. The prizes were distributed by the President (Mr W Conwy Bell), who expressed himself as highly pleased at having such a successful meeting. In calling upon the winners in the first class, he announced that their task had been a difficult one, and the opinion of the judges in that class was that Thomas Williams, Gwybr Bach, would have been first if he had been more careful in the start, whereas on account of that he was declared third. The Dinner. The annual dinner of the Association was held in the evening at the King's Head, and served in Mr and Mrs Oldfield's best style, amongst those present being Messrs W Conwy Bell (president), Thomas Roberts, Criccin (vice-president) R C Enyon, J.P., J D Jones, J.P. (Bodoryn), E R Beech (treasurer), W Morris (Hendre), W Jones (Church Gates), F Bibby, Beckett (Kinmel), H Davies (Bryncwnin), 0 Williams (Gwybr Fawr), R C Thompson, R Roberts (Dyserth Hall), J and R Roberts (Criccin), R Williams (Penyffordd), H M Chadwick, Bentley Jones, J 0 Hughes, John Kerfoot, T Hughes (secretary), &c. After clearing the tables, Mr W Conwy Bell presided, and proposed the usual loyal toasts. The toast of the Rhuddlan Ploughing Associa- tion" was proposed by Mr R C Enyon, and responded to by the President, who congratulated all on having such a successful gathering on that day in every respect. Theyj were favoured with good weather, a good attendance, and good ploughing. But a great deal of hard work had to be gone through also by all the officials and committee, and if all worked so well together in the future, there was no danger of the Rhuddlan Ploughing Association dying out. The ploughing this year had been excellent, and the turnouts kept up the old reputation of the farmers. He hoped it would be a long time before this meeting ceased to exist. In fact it seemed to gather strength year by year. There were other ploughing associations in existence in the neighbourhood, but this was the mother of them all,. and if they were all united they could make it a still greater success. Mr Bell also responded to the toast of the President, proposed by Mr Llewelyn Lloyd, and expressed his pleasure at having helped to keep up the Rhuddlan Association. All he had done was I)ecause oi Lne generous assistance of the other officials. He wished to congratulate everybody on the good behaviour of all in the field. If one or two persons in years gone by had happened to over-step the mark, all were placed in the same boat, but he was glad to say on this occasion, no one could point to any misdemeanour on the part of anyone, and he hoped it would always be the case. The Vice-President's health was proposed by Mr J D Jones, Bodoryn, and suitably acknowledged. Mr Roberts, junr., Dyserth Hall, proposed the Judges, which was acknowledged by Mr J Jonea, Nant Meifod. The healths of the treasurer and secretary were enthusiastically received and their services to the Association highly spoken of. During the evening songs were given by Mr Bradley (Kinmel), Mr Hall (Cefn), Mr 0 Jones (Pentre Ucha), a duet by Messrs J 0 Hughes and W Roehe, and Mr J D Jones (Bodoryn) utilised the bones to the delight of all. Mr J 0 Hughes acted as accompanist.

AN English writer recalls the curious fact, that when red clover was first grown in Australia it never see led, because the tongue of the native bee was too short to reaoh the pollen. The work of fertilising red clover is chiefly done by the long- tongued humble-bee. CHILDREN from eight to fifteen years of age are employed in the sulphur mines of Caltanisetta, Sicily, to carry the sulphur to the surface of the earth. The occupation is very unhealthy, and the children, after two or three years of service become physial wrecks. THE Chinese sign documents by imprinting their thumb-marks on the paper, and there is said to be subtle evidence of character in the marks made by these digits. THE title mayor comes from the French, and originally signified "one who keepr. guard." He was the head steward of the city, administering its affairs in the name of the King. THERE are 13,000 distinct varieties of postage stamp3. THE room in which Napoleon I. died is now a stable. DR. (TRACE, the famous cricketer, stands 6ft, 2&in, in height.

AROMATIC I Cascara Elixir, A Tonic Laxative, repared from the Sacred Bark of California 3 PJ"eParati°n is largely prescribedby th e Medical Profession in this country, and is quickly becoming the most popular remedy in all cases where a Tonic Laxative is required. Sold n Bottles at IS. 6d. each. Prepared by T,t M.D'AV I E S Bodfor Street AND I West Parade, Rhyl. National Telephone, No 2. Telegra ras-"B Ilia, Rhyl 'THE BEST IN THE WORLD." ELLIS'S OLENUVET WHISKEY. Guaranteed 12 Years Old. ASK FOR ELLIS'S RED DRAGON" BRAND And See that you get it. Not a Headache in a Hogshead Sole Proprietor- J. H. Ellis 11&12 Water-st, Rhyl Full Prict -ists of Wines, Spirits, &c., on application. h. A. STEER, WINE MERCHANT, 73 High Street, Rhyl. (Near the Fountain). GOLD LABEL HIGHLAND WHISKY As supplied to OL. CORNWALLIS WEST, Ruthin Castle during the visit of 0 H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. May, 1898. Bass' Ales in 9 and 18 gallon casks from Is per gallon. Do., Pale Ale at 1/8 per gallon. Guinness' Dublin Stout, In cask and bottle John Jameson's Irish Whisky, Henri Norman & Co's Cognac Brandy and Champagnes Bass & Co's Light Bottl'g Ale—Imperial Pints, 2/6 per doz Half Pints, 1/6 per dozon Sparkling Saumur; finest extra quality. Made and fermented on exactly the same principle as the finest Champagnes. Recommended with the utmost Donfidence to the connoisseur and invalid. Bottles, 42s doz.; Half Bottles, 24s. Telegrams-" Steer, Rhyl." Telephone—No.'t Price Lists on Application. Great Realisation Sale. Diamonds. Diamonds. Fine Gold and Gem Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Bronzes. Silver and Electro-Plate. Enamels, Ivories, Curios, &c. By order of the Executors of the late H. C. BODDINGTON the whole ot the above stock must be cleared at a genuine reduction of 15 to 50 per cent. FOR PROMPT CASH. Note Address- 28 Queen Street, Rhyl (Under the Clook.) IMPORTANT NOTICE. R. Pierce and Co (Of LONDON) Have opened a Branch Business at Bon Marche. Aquarium St,Rhyl Their Stock is complete with General and Fancy Drapery Goods. We have been constant buyers on the London Market for the last 15 years. We are on the eady money system and it is unassailable. BUY AT THE BON MARCHE and you will save money. Wa beg to thank our numerous customers for! heir generous support. You will have ours

ilt t I Iflitrmil The Royal Alexandra Hospital. Considerable space is devoted elswhere to the proceedings at the annual meeting of the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the finest institution the town possesses and one that has done much to bring prominentlybefore the English public Rhyl's powerful claim to be ranked amongst the leading health resorts of the Piincipality. The past year has been a memorable one for the hospital, associated as it was with the never-to-be-forgotten visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales. There are also many satisfactory features about the annual report, a perusal of which ought to warrant not only the continued support of those who already figure in the subscrip- tion list, but a considerable increase in the number of subscribers to the maintenance of the hospital. We are told the work of the hospital last year was in every sense of the word successful, and that from a financial point of view a favourable comparison with previous years can be shown. But the fact remains that the institution, though far from complete, is still deeply in debt. This state of affairs is of course not due to any incompetency or extravagance on the part of those upon whom devolves the administration of the hospital, and who are rather to be sympathised with in their responsibilities. That they have the fullest confidence of all who show any practical interest in the hospital is proved by their unanimous re-election to office year after year. If farther proof is desired it i8 for the public at large, especially those counties in England whence so many patients come to Rhyl, to show it by a prompt and liberal response to the appeal of the managers, who are desirous not only of securing the extinction of a debt of zC3,500 on the present buildings, but of seeing a start made at no distant date with the convalescent block, the need of which is so much felt. A. pleasing feature of last Friday's meeting was the presentation to Mr R M Hugh-Jones, a gentleman who has rendered the hospital service of incalculable value during the past few years, and whose duties as hon. secretary have been of a most exacting nature. Here if anywhere we have the right man in the right place, and for the sake of the great institution whose interests he has so thoroughly at heart we trust he will continue in office for many years to come. The Foryd Foreshore. Rbyl's elected representatives turned up in good numbers at a special meeting of the Council on Monday, but it cannot be said that they distinguished themselves for expeditiousness in the despatch of what business they had to dispose of. The Council have now before them a definite offer from the Crown in respect to the Foryd foreshore. There ought to be no difference of opinion whether this should become town property or not. But when such a fancy figure is asked for it, and at a time when circumstances render it imperative that the Council must steer as economical a course as possible, it is not to be wondered at that there is a disinclina- tion on the part of the Council to close with the Office of Woods and Forests at such exorbitant terms-22,220 for less than seventeen acres, which but for the irreconci- lable attitude of the Council of a few years ago might have been secured at a fraction of the price now quoted. The present position is a delicate one for the Council, but it is to be hoped that the acquisition of the foreshore may be effected on much more reasonable terms than those submitted to the Council at Monday's meeting. The matter has again been referred to committee, and an effort is being made to get the Office of Woods and Forests to allow the Council a longer period than six weeks in which to decide what steps to take. We question whether much will be gained by any further delay, but whether an extension of time is granted or not, an expression of public opinion on the subject would doubt- less considerably strengthen the hands of the Council, and while time remains for the ventilation of the subject, we trust the most will be made of it. ""—- '—-————

The Press. "Sports of the World." The ninth part of this capital work is a very interesting one. Among the articles are "Football at the Universities," by B Fletcher Robinson "The Game of Polo," by T F Dale; "Wrestling," by Percy Longhurst; "Salmon and Sea Trout in Norway," by John Bickerdyke "Seal Shooting," by Major General A A A Kinlock, C.B. and ( "Woodcoek Shooting at Constantinople," by A G j Hulme-Beaman. The work, which is published j fortnightly by Messrs Cassell and Co., London, ( contains reproductions of many splendid photo- I graphs. Æ

Prestatyn Notes. (By TRIBUTE). Magistrates at licensing sessions up and down the country have lately been bombarded by deputations of the clergy and temperance organiza- tions, and have had to listen to doleful orations on the horrors attributed to drink. The Prestatyn magistrates haye not escaped the infliction, and in common with their brethren in other parts must have felt honoured and felicitated when the local clergy waited on them and presented a memorial, and in persuasive accents endeavoured to influence the ustices to curtail the people's supply of beer. Church and Dissent here met on neutral ground. It was a touching spectacle to see the repre- sentative of sacerdotalism and one of its sternest and most unbending opponents bury the axe for the time being and unite to crush the bloated brewer, extinguish the whiskey distiller, and annihilate the bland and childlike licence holder. The sight was impressive and went to the hearts of us all, the publican groaned in spirit, and is still suffering from nervous prostration as the result of the coalition. Some time back an important personage on the Prestatyn Urban District Council, in reference to another subject, informed the ministers that the Council needed no instruction in its duty from the pulpit. Notwithstanding lhli solemn warning, the representatives of the local churches have ventured to approach the licensing justices and lay before them their views on the drink question. Courage such as this is greatly to be admired, but at the same time, it shows a certain amount of disrepect to our local authorities to whom we ought to bow. In fact the ministry have gone much further and have dared to upbraid, lecture, instruc and even to threaten the Government of the land on points on which they differed. Could presump- tion further go? Conduct such as this dessrves severe reprobation. There is no holding in of the ministers nowadays; they are getting much too forward,and if not called to order and kept in their place, terrible results may follow. Struck with remorse at our past devotions at the shrine of Bacchus we might one and all be induced to join the noble army of teetotallers, deal out death and destruction to the "trade," and disorganize the finances of the country. A result dreadful to contemplated. In the most heartless manner and with a total want of consideration for the feelings of any member of our Council, the pulpit deputation proceeded to enlighten the justices as to their duty. They disclaimed all idea of dictation and immediately commenced to exert pressure. In Prestatyn it was stated there were seven licensed houses for a population at the last census of 1,261. As the statement stands it gives a wrong im- pression to the general reader, and moreover is scarcely exact or fair. Two out ot the seven licenses are those of grocers and one out-door beer license. Another is the Nant Hall Hotel, situated about half-a-mile from the town. The house is really only a summer resort. Three fully licensed houses are therefore left for the needs of the place, and surely cannot be considered ex- cessive when one takes into account the large influx of visitors in the summer. But the magis- trates were proof against the voice of the charmers, and their hearts were hardened, so until licensing term comes round again those of us who are not blacklisted will continue to take a little wine for the stomach's sake. Sorrowfully the deputation went empty handed away, hoping for better luck next time. T • it is customary for extreme teetotal advocates to dwell on the evils resulting from excessive indulgence, and never by any means refer to the benefits resulting to the community from the trade in beer. These are manifold, and it is grossly unfair not to direct attention to them. Beer helps materially to support Church and State; what nobler objects can we have than these? The brewer on a large scale is always agreeable to con- solidate half-a-dozen small licence holders into one large concern, to erect in place one large handsome building replete with plate glass and superior furnishings, an ornament and credit to the neighbourhood, and to instal a. manager in possession to conduct the business, with a liberal salary. Brewers and distillers sometimes ac- cumulate great wealth, and can be numbered amongst our noblest benefactors and philan- thropists wealth that if placed in the hands of the bigoted faddist would be hoarded to feast the eye only of the possessor. Do they no, cheerfully subscribe to the tunds of hospitals and lunatic asylums ? They present parks for the use ot the public in perpetuity, and their purses are ever open in the sacred cause of religion. They erect for themseles palatial mansions or buy out the old aristocracy, and spend their money freely amongst West End travellers. And as they are cosmopolitan in their ways-no narrow-minded patriotism confines them within its limits—in the gay haunts of the Riviera and under the blue skies of the balmy sunny South at carnival time and the gaming table, you may see them keeping up the traditional reputation of Milord Anglais tor free-, handed and profuse generosity Thus money circulates, and many classes and nationalities sing the praises of the millionaire brewer. Discreet donations to the party funds and the House of Com- mons opens its arms to the successful trafficker in beer. The nation is then astounded at the develop- ment of his legislative capacities, and after a few years' novitiate, and after more liberal donations tolthe cause," our friend finally disappears within the sacred portals of the House of Lords, to share the responsible and hereditary functions of the noble Howards and the unapproachable Vere de Veres. The crusade against drinking facilities is rapidly entering on the stage of persecution. Persecution never makes converts, is no cure or remedy, and in the domain of religion and other spheres where it has been resorted to it has defeated its own ends. Who do the ministers represent in this matter ? According to statistics recently taken only a fraction of the population attend places of worship on the Sabbath. They do not speak therefore on behalf of a very large body of people. It would seem that the ministers have not much faith in their own powers and ad- monitions, but must go in for suppressing every- thing all around. Let them convert the people to their own views and the pubs would cease to exist of their own accord for want of support. In Prestatyn we have ten congregations and their pastors are frightened of three public houses. 0 ye of little faith! Ten churches to a population of 1261. 1 have not yet heard of the licensed fraternity objecting to this large number on the ground that the population does not require so many. When a chapel is built in a new neighbourhood the expenses of paving the road and laying a para- pet around its frontages are thrown on the general rates. This constitutes a heavy burden in a poor district, and amounts practically in my opinion to State aid. But our Free Church friends compla- cently accept the State aid, are not squeamish in taking what they make a great outcry of, what they profess to regard with holy horror when applied to a State church or school. The rate- payers are thus put in the position of having to pay for the promulgation of doctrines that some do not approve of and conscientiously believe to be wrong. Churchmen, Roman Catholics, Jews, and infidels, and the general ratepayer submit to the unjust impost without protest.

RRYL LADIES' GOLF CLUB. Monthly Medal Competition, March 2nd Grs. H'cp. Net Mrs Hutton 116 30$6 Mrs Batters 118 26 92 Miss Haynes 93 sc. 93 Mrs Bromley 111 18 93 Mrs Miller 122 25 97 Miss Perks 131 30 101

Wallflowers. The sturdy, hardy wallflowers, Smiling beneath the showers, "Patience in trial," seem t i say, And wait the sunny hours Of summer, they are coming As sunshine follows rain; 0, sad, sad heart, be patient, Joy will return again." The homely, humble wallflowers, Not proud, severe or high, Blooming as sweet in cottage bed, As castle wall near by, "Contentment," sure they whisper, Whatever be thy lot, God knew where best to place thee, In mansion or in cot." MARIAXXB LESTER.

Football items. The draw for the semi-final of the Welsh Coast Senior Cup competition on Tuesday resulted as follows :-Rhyl v Llanrwst, at Banpor, on the 25th inst; and Bangor v Portmadoo, at Carnarvon, on a date mutually convenient. For the inter-league match, East r West, T W Ellis (Rhyl Athletic) has secured a place in the East team.

Prestatyn. Story of a Missing Watch. At a special police court held at Rhyl on Wednesday, before Messrs S Perks and J H Ellis, Arthur Galliers, 37 New Street, Frankwell, Shrewsbury (late of Prestatyn), was charged with stealing from Robert Hughes, platelayer, at Albert Street, Prestatyn, on December 22nd, a silver hunter watch, valued at about £ 5. It appears that in September last prisoner came to lodge with Hughes, who went away for his holi- days during the following month, and who on returning put his watch away in a chest of drawers because there was something wrong with it. Hughes apparently forgot all about the watch until the 14th of last month, when on going to the drawers he found it had gone. Being unable to trace it, he on the following Saturday placed the matter in the hands of the police, with the result that it was ascertained that prisoner had pawned the watch at a Rhyl pawnbroker's estab- lishment, that of Mr C A Taylor, with with whom it was lodged by prisoner in his own name on Dec 22.-Prisoner, who gave his age as 20 years, pleaded guilty, and stated that he would never have committed the theft but for being in drink at the time. He pawned the watch in his own name with the intention of returning it to the owner as soon as he could get sufficient money.—Prisoner's brother stated that prisoner was out of work during the time he was lodging in Prestatyn, and Inspector Pearson reported that recently he was fined for assaulting the landlord of the Railway Hotel, Prestatyn, and for refusing to quit that place. -Mr Perks said the Bench were anxious to give prisoner a chance as he appeared to have borne a hitherto good character, but in dealing with the case as leniently as possible they must send him to gaol for seven days with hard labour. The Liberal Club Bazaar. The opening ceremony on the second day (Friday last) in connection with the above bazaar was ably performed by Mr J B Linnell, chair- man of the UrbuP. District Council, and was followed by another good day's business. The gross takings, we are informed, amounted to between £ 90 and £ 100, which ia substantial proof of the efforts put forth by the promoters to ensure the success of the bazaar and we congratulate the energetic hon. secretary of the club (Mr F Jewell) and his co-workers upon their achievement. Competitive Meeting. Yesterday (Thursday) evening the annual musical and literary competitive meeting in con- nection with the Rehoboth C.M. Chapel took place at the Town Hall, when a programme of up- wards of forty items was gone through. Mr W Eames, of Carnarvon, was -announced to preside, and the Rev. Ezra Jones, pastor, acted as con- ductor. The following were the adjudicators prose and recitations, Rev R Richards, Rhyl poetry and walking stick competitions, Mr D Morris, Rhyl music, Professor Henry, Liverpool; knitting, Mrs Davies, Ty Capel, Prestatyn tam o' shanters and antimacassars, Mrs Jones, Is-y- bryn, Prestatyn drawing, Mr W Thomas, town surveyor. The secretarial arrangements were carried out by Mr Thomas Hughes, Gronant House, and Mr Edward Dowell acted as trea- surer. Wesleyan Social. The periodical social in connection with Bethel Welsh Wesleyan Chapel was given by Councillor John Cunnah, whose hospitality was greatly en- joyed on Tuesday evening by a larsre company assembled in the schoolroom. Waifs and Strays. A meeting in connection with the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society was held in the National School on Wednesday evening under the presidency of the Rev. O. J. Davies. The chief speaker was the Rev. Philip Reece, of Chester, districb organising secretary. A collection was taken in aid of the Society's funds.