Rhyl Journal

Denbigh. a Candidate. yon has odce again been chosen nservatives of the Denbighshire general election. Mr Kenyon of a Parliamentary veteran. thirty years since he first ,e for the Denbigh Boroughs. > the elections of 1874 and in 1885 and continued to :ncv for ten years in 1895 f Mr Tudor Howell, but me out to fight Mr Moss f the county "IJ the last turned to the Denbigh and up to now has shown retire.

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RHYL DISTRICT. Call and see the lovely selection Of Ladies' Shirts and Blouses at HUBBARD'S, THE CASH DRAPERS, 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. For 'Home-made Bread' and Confectionery, yoa can't do better than call at JONES BROS',Liverpool House, Prestatvn Special Display of New Goods, In all Departments: HUBBARD'S, THE CASH DRAPERS, 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. JONES BROS, Prestatyn, still lead with their Challenge Blend Tea," and are unsurpassed with the Bread and cakes HATWOOD'S, 35 Queen Street, Rhyl.—For Fishing 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 Flies o hoose m at Hatwofrood's iQUEEN'S BATHS, Queen Street, Rhyl. Open throughout the winter months. Vapour, hot-air, hot fresh water and sea water baths. Electric baths and massage a specialty. Open from 8 a.m. to 10 r.m. daily. PHOTOGRAPHIC CHRISTMAS CARDS.—The best assortment ever seen in Rhyl. Ernest Jones, 8 Queen's Arcade. See the windows and showcase. La Bonbonniere. A splendid assortment of Christmas goods is already in stock at 8 Queen St (Miss Hotloway's). Early purchasers can get the pick. Bon-bons, chocolates, crackers, &c. Important Visitor. A very important visitor is the cold and foggy weather, and everyone should be prepared to resist the cold and damp weather by visiting the Gwalia Clothing Company in High Street, who have recently enlarged their premises, and have now on hand every novelty in men's overcoats, and the smartest garments for boys that are seen anywhere. They also have their stock of under- clothing complete. They invite an inspection of their stock. Clothing club tickets accepted, and a handsome allowance made. Royal Alexandra Hospital. Valuable presents of game have been received from the Duke of Westminster, Col Mesham, and Mrs Gathorne Hill, and have been much appre- ciated by the patients. Salem, Warren Road. On Tuesday evening a social tea, the first of this session's series, was given by the Rev J and Mrs Roberts, and was held in the Schoolroom. From 200 to 250 sat down to an excellent repast. The following presided at the tables Mesdames Lloyd, Huphes.lGratton, T C Jones, and Vaughan Jones, assisted by Misses F Jones, Cassie Davies, Benbow, Gwladys Jones, Cissie Williams, Letty Davies, Roberts, Jenny Jones, Vaughan Jones, Kate L Jones, Messrs C and W Jones and in the kitchen by:Mesdamee Roberts (Tawelfan), Davies, Dan Jones, Benbow, P Edwards.After tea the com- pany retired to the chapel for a miscellaneus concert the following taking part :—Misses L Hughes, E Jones, Miriam Ellis, Lizzie Davies, Cassie Davies, L Bathgate, Jenny Jones, Mrs T E Jones, Messrs Edwards, Middleton, and Wm Hughes. Mr Robt Jones (Voryd) proposed, and Mr John Jones seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the Rev and Mrs Roberts for their splendid tea, which was carried with acclamation. Rev J Roberts acknow- ledged and thanked all for their assistance in all ways. The collection, which was toward the chapel funds, amounted to over f6. Women's Temperance Union. The annual meeting of the above (Rhyl branch) was held on Friday at Clwyd Street Schoolroom. The winter session commenced with a goodly gathering. About in members sat down to tea. at 5-30. The arrangements were very successfully carried out by Miss Jones, Greystone Villa, Mrs Jones, Aled House, Mrs Meyrick Jones, and Mrs Edwards, River Street. The tea makers were Mrs Roberts Jones (Woodlands, Brighton Road), Mrs and Miss Jones, Bodawen; Mrs Benbow, Kinmel Street Mrs W M Williams, High Street; Mrs J M Griffiths, Stanley Park Miss Hughes, Gorphwysfa. After tea a meeting was held. Mrs Jacob Jones presided, and new officers were elected as follows President, Mrs Meyrick Jones vice-presidents, Miss Jones, Greystone Villa, and Mrs Denton Davies treasurer, Mr Hugh Edwards, 1'enmaen House secretary, Miss Hughes, Gorphwysfa assistant do, Miss May Jones, Bodawen. A strong general committee was also formed. An interesting programme was then gone through Recitation, Miss Jones, Hope Place; harp solo, Miss Blodwen Nlorris song, Lost Chord," Mrs T E Jones; address by Miss Pritchard, Birmingham; the Welsh triple harp, Mr R D Jones (Telynor Berwyn). Water Street English Congregational Church. There was a good attendance in Christ Church lecture hall on Wednesday evening on the occa- sion of the first of a series of weekly social teas, the proceeds of which go to the church funds. The tea was given by Mrs F L Rawlins, who provided a most tempting repast and was assisted at the table by several lady co-workers in the church. Volunteer Smoking Concerts. At the distribution of prizes :at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening, Captain L G Hall announced that during the winter it was hoped to give a series of smoking concerts, which he trusted would be appreciated. He further (stated that he had received for the use of the men sets of bayonets, foils and boxing gloves, and these ho hoped they would exercise themselves with as often as pos- sible. County Court. Summonses against persons residing out of the district for the court at St Asaph, December 4th, must be entered not later than November 14th, and those in the district not later than November 17th. Singing Contest at the Queen's Palace. The second special night of the winter at the Queen's Palace took the form ot a singing contest, which Was arranged by Councillor P J Ashfield and his able lieutenant, Mr E W ;Parry, for Wed- nesday evening. In order to secure an attractive programme prizes were offered to the value of about £10, but judging by the attendance it would seem that competitive meetings of the description have had their day. We trust, however, that that is not really the case. At the outset of the programme Mr Ashfield explained that the object of this class of concerts was to encourage and develop local talent, which was a very important matter for Rhyl in view of next year's National Eisteddfod. The adjudicators were Mr Wilfred Jones, conductor of the National Eistedd- fod Choir, for the music, and Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen) for the recitations. In giving his adjudication upon the solo and duet competitions Mr Jones said that in regard to the former he must confess the singing had dis- appointed him very much, but in the duet com- petition there was considerable improvement. When he saw what substantial prizes were being offered he quite expected to hear singing equal to anything they would hear at the National Eisteddfod. Still some very promising vocalists had come forward in both classes. The recitation competition produced a grand contest between Miss Lucy Morris, Dyserth, and Master Thomas Jones, Princes Street, Rhyl, between whom the amount of the first and second prizes were divided. In the challenge solo competition Mr William Roberts, Bangor, was awarded first prize for the rendering of Mendelssohn's "O God, have mercy," and the second prize went to Miss Ada Roberts, Buckley, who sang "And God said and With verdure clad." The challenge duet competition was won by Messrs W Roberts (Bangor) and T D Jones (Llanfairfechan), who gave a fine rendering of The Lord is a Man of War (from Israel in Egypt,") and the second prize was carried off by Miss Rogers (Llandudno Junction) and Miss Foulkes (Conway) with an effective rendering of 0 lovely peace." Gramo- phone solos and recitations were given at intervals by Mr Parry. Zingara Troupe. The first sacred concert of the season in connec- tion with the Zingara Troupe took place in the Victoria Hall on Sunday evening. All the items were well rendered but without being invidious we may make special mention of the solo Pro I'ecatis," which was, and exceedingly able effort on the part of Mr Whitehead. The programme was as follows Solo piano, "Cujus Anima (Rosinni); chorus, Santus, Mass 2 (Haydn), The Troupe song, Anchored," Mr Hibbitts song, Miss Alldritt solo mandoline, Mrs H W Roberts solo, Pro I'ecatis," Mr Whitehead; soprano solo, "The Promise of Life," Miss Williams recitation, Miss Alldritt; duet, "Excelsior," Messrs Hibbitts; song, Mra Roberts; song, with chorus, Ave Marie," The Troupe duet, Mrs Roberts and Miss Roberts; recitation, Mr J Hibbitts song, with chorus, "Nazareth," The Troupe; finale, hymn, Lead, kinnly light."—A Cinderella dance was held on Monday svening. There was a fair attendance, and not only the dancing, but the turns by mombers of the troupe at intervals were much enjoyed. Another cafe chantant entertainment was given yesterday (Thursday). These, we might state, it has been decided to give weekly, instead of fortnightly as previously arranged. Welsh Wesleyans, Brighton Road. The social tea this week was given by Mr and Mrs Richard Edwards, Cobden Terrace. The fol- lowing ladies presided at the tables Mrs Hughes, Conveut Villas; Miss ifasta Curry, 17 Weu Parade Mrs Meyrick Jones, Elwy Street ATrg Jones, Elm House, Kinmel Street Miss Jones, Crescent Road and Miss Lilian Davies, Churton Terrace, An exceptionally lartre company were present. Mr Robert Jones, Warren Road, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Edwards, and in doing so said that both had thoroughly learned the lesson It is more blessed to give than to receive." Mr W M Williams, in seconding, said that although Mr and Mrs Edwards were obliged to admit they ''were advanced in life, yet it was patent to all that in spirit they were as young as ever. When these socials were first introduced none were more active in their pro- motion than Mr and Mrs Edwards. The following programme was ably carried out:—Recitation, co Naseby," Master E B Davies; song, The Promise of Life," Miss Amos song, Work for everyone (Welsh), Master Davies song, "Light in Darkness," Miss Elsie Owen. Miss Lily Evans acted as accompanist. Next week the Misses hria Williams and Curry (West Parade) will give the tea. Wedding at Salem Chapel. On Wednesday, at the C.M. Chapel, Warren Road, the marriage was solemnized of Mr Richard James Evans, a local tradesman, residing at Hcpe Place, and Miss Kate Williams, 27 Abbey Street, both of them active members of the chapel. The ceremony was performed by the Rev ? John Roberts in the presence of numerous friends of the contracting parties. Mr W R M Parry acted as best man. The bride, who was given away by Mr W Parry and attended by Miss J Williams (her sister) as bridesmaid, was neatly attired in a dress of grey hopsack material and wore a black picture hat while the bridesmaid wore a blue cloth dress and black picture hat. The newly married couple, who are spending their honeymoon in Bala district, were the recipients of several ornamental as well at useful presents including the following :— Mr* Edwards, Liverpool-Three Ornaments Mrs O'Brien, Mowan—Silver spoon and sugar basin Mrs Roberti, 27 Abbey St-Walnut work table Mr and Mrs Thomas, Hope Place-Kitchen and dining table Miss Wynne, Holywell-Two candlesticks Mrs Gait. Princei St—Table centre flower pot Nurse Gait —Handworked cushion Miss M Gait —Two pictures Miss B Gait —Cheese dish Mr W Gait —Ruby pickle jar Miss L Gait —Cake dish A rriend—Stenk dish, two toast racks, glass jug, &c Mrs Davies, Abbey St-Tablecloth Miss L Williams, sister of bride-Pair of blankets and glasses Miss J Williams, 11 —Toilet set, pair of ornaments, screen, and tablecloth Miss A Williams 11 —Two bedroom chairs Mrs Hayes, Gronant St—Two small oil paintings. Mis* Roberts, 33 Abbey St-Glass fruit dish Mr Bushell, Brighton Road-Bamboo table Mr Frank Williams, 69 West Parade-Set of brasses Mr David Jones, Isgoed, John Street-Brass plating Mr Nelson, Beechwood Road-Oak brush & crumb tray Miss Cissy Thomas, Abbey Street—Ruby sugar basin and and cream jug Mr W R M Parry and Miss Evans, River Street-Hand. some eiderdown quilt Miss Lizzie Griffiths, Sussex Street-Tea cosy Mr and Mrs Jones Glynne—Fruit dish Mrs Salisbury—Bread dish Mr and Mrs Jones, Albany House, Albert Street-Table cloth Mr R M Roberts, Hope Place-Two fruit dishes and teapot stand A Friend—Half-dozen bedroom towels Mr and Mrs Edwards, Llandderfel-White counterpane Mrs Thomas, 21 Abbey Street-Flower with plant Miss Charlotte Jones, Hope Place-Toilet set Mrs Middleton, 2 Hope Place-Two table cloths Brother of bridegroom (Tom Evans)-2 Oil paintings Mrs Middleton, West Parade-3 Ornaments Mr & Mrs Price, Penmllenmawr-Knives, forks & spoons The King's Birthday. Flags were hoisted at St Thomas' Church, Alexandra Hospital, and the Town Hall in honour of the King's birthday on Monday. Cospel Total Aostinence. At the meeting last Sunday night there was a larpe attendance. The chairman appointed being unable to attend, Mr E Jones presided. In a short address he laid stress on the importance of being safe, absolutely safe. Who is safe from danger in regard to intoxicating drink ? Do not the most unlikely fall ? Ministers of the Gospel, doctors, lawyers, some of the most intelligen and best. He would give the Christian moderate drinkers who think themselves strong this text to take home with them '"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves." The audience had a real treat in the beautiful and pathetic recitation by Miss Charlotte Jones, entitled The road to Heaven." The Rev Thos. Shankland gave an excellent address on responsibility, especially of the churches in this matter. He referred to the sad fact that we had so much drunkenness in Rhyl amongst men and women, he was afraid more than the average, and said we ought to do all we could to remove this evil. He referred to the great change in Liverpool during the last 15 or 20 years. There were about one-third con- victions now less than there were formerly. Wo ought to be up and doing. A solo was very well sang by Miss Laura Bathgate. The meet- ing next week will be arranged by the abstainers belonging to the English Presbyterians. Debate on the Education Act. At the weekly meeting on Monday night of the Clwyd Street C.M. Literary Society a debate took place upon the Education Act-its faults and its virtues. The Rev S T Jones, who presided over a good attendance, opened the proceedings with a v. ry impartial speech. Mr Daniel Evans followed with a speech in favour of the Act, and was sup- ported in his views bv Messrs J M Edwards, D O Williams, and Samuel Parry. Mr Robert' Jones (Ithelfryn) was the only speaker against the Act. When the matter came to voting, however, he had a maforitv of 31 against 7. Bible Society Meetings. The annual English meeting will be held on Tuesday next, and the Welsh on Wednesday, aa per particulars, The Lake. The supply of fish in the Marine Lake is said to be much decimated by cormorants, those birds being famous fishers. The island is said to be the abode of hoards of field mice, which apparently attract great,numbers of owls, which are frequently seen and heard in the vicinity. Orchestral Concert. This event, fixed for Thursday evening noxt, is likely to be well-attended, if we but judgn from the list of patrons printed on the attractive programme. Mr Asher, the organiser, has the arrangemeats well in hand, and a musical treat is in store for those attending. A Famous Landscape Painter. At the annual meeting on Monday evening of the English Presbyterian Literary Society Mr E Lewis Evans read an interesting and instructive paper on Richard Wilson, the Welsh Landscape Painter." This artist, as Mr Evans stated, was the third son of the Rev John Wilson, rector of Gwaenysgor, near Rhyl, and afterwards of Peny- groes, Monmouthshire. He was born at the latter place in 1714, so lived in the days of giants in the world of art, having as his contemporaries such artists as Reynolds, Gainsborough, West, and others. Like the American artist West, Wilson gave early indication of the natural bent of his mind, and at the early age of 15, after having received a good clerical education, he was study- ing art in London under the patronage of his rela- tive Sir George Wynn, who, recognising the boy's abilities, had persuaded his father to give him ao opportunity of receiving proper instruction. Thus his feet were firmly planted on the highway to fame. He seemed, however, destined to encounter serious opposition in the course of his career. With regard to t-he advantage Reynolds took of his position as president of the Royal Academy in hia criticism of Wilson's work, the speaker suggested that the antagonism so displayed was due to the facb that Wilson was a Welshman. Mr Evans also ex- pressed the opinion that hadWilson remained on the Continent when he went abroad instead of return- ing to London, he would have gained more con- siderable notice, and thereby have built up for himself a greater reputation than was his lot during life. Mr Evans gave an account of Wilson's travels, and he also referred to his vorious paintings, including his portraits of the then Prince of Wales and Duke of York. Conclu. ding, the speaker said that of his own fame Wilson seldom spoke. Though harassed by the bitterest of enemies his integrity was unsurpassed he was a gentleman by birth, and he lived and died a gentleman in the true sense of the word, though crushed and poverty-stricken at the last.—A dis- cussion followed, in which the Rev J Verrier Jones (chairman) and Messrs E Parker Davies and Percy Davies took part. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the reader of the paper. Education in Flintshire. On Wednesday next a special meeting will be held of the County Council to co-opt members on the new Education Committee, two to represent the elementary teachers, one the secondary sohool teachers, two women, aud five for the Inter- mediate School Governors. Youthful Entertainers. At a Bale of work and entertainment in can. nection with the Baptist Chapel, Old Colwyn, on Wednesday, none of the artites present delighted the andience more than did Master T H Jones, Rhyl'a rising elocutionist, and his sister Miss S E Jones,

-iage of Mr T. N. Peake nd Miss May Vinning. ge congregation assembled in St Thomas' Rhyl, at noon on Tuesday to witness age in which the contracting parties were ntathes of two well-known local s. The bridegroom was Mr Thomas Peake, only son of Mrs Peak-a, dash, and the bride Miss Mary 'e (May) Vinning, eldest daughter .nd Mrs Sydney Vinning, Lyndhurst. In of the event the church (of which the father is organist) or rather the chancel irned with a beautiful display of lilies, id the approaches to the sacred build- e carpeted in crimson. The ceremony :formed by the Rev Dan Edwards, vicar saviour's, Leicester, assisted by the Rev .s Lloyd, vicar of Rhyl and the service lorally rendered, Mr W E Belcher, st of St Asaph Cathedral, pres'ding at the During the arrival of the numerous and after the service too, joyous peals ung upon the church bells. The bride, as attended by two maids and given by her father, was gowned in crepe de .rimmed with old Maltese lace, and her Iress consisted of a veil of Brussels net unted by p. wreath of orange blossom. ore no jewels, but carried a magnificent -3t of lilies of the valley, roses, and chrys- nums. The bridesmaids—Miss Ruby flg (youngest sister of the bride) and Violet Watts (cousin)--were attired in white frocks and white felt hats with i plumes, and carried dainty baskest of nthemums. They also wore gold swallow les set with pearls (the gifts of the room. The bride's mother had on a le of French grey voile trimmed with nd wore a grey bonnet to match, also an l feather boa, while she was further in ision of a handsome bouquet. The duties st man were discharged by Engineer- enant C E Vinning, R.N., in the un- able absence of Captain T Jenkins, of the dragoon Guards. After the ceremony lests, numbering about 20, were enter- to luncheon at Lyndhurst, and in the i of the afternoon the newly married ) were given a hearty send-off on starting 11 y 1:1 air honeymoon, which is to be spent in anaries. The bride's travelling dress was <wn zibeline trimmed with velvet, with a satin waistcoat and sable furs to match. bride and bridegroom were the recipients -it together makes a very costly collection sents. The wedding cake was supplied r Philip Thomas, High Street, who also ie catering for the luncheon. Mr T D s was responsible for the floral decorations the church. The dresses above described made by Madame Parkes, Chester, and Furber, Rhyl. Ler the wedding bouquets were sent to the 1 Alexandra Hospital, where Miss ing has for years been a constant visitor, where she will bo much missed by the ren. One of her last acts before her 'iage was to present a beautiful spinal age to the Hospital, and this will be a cant reminder to those who use it of a very friend—who gave much time and thought heir happiness. A prettily ornamented il cake, chocolates and crackers were lly sent to the Hospital on the wedding and were much enjoyed by the patients.

Hockey. match was played at Min-Avon, Old Colwyn, Tuesday, November ldth, hetween a team m Rhyl and a te%m from Llanddulas, captained Miss D Law. The Rhyl team consisted of Goal, Miss Bagnell; backs, Miss Vaughan and r Anderson halves, Miss Rowland Thomas, ;v W J Davies, Miss Pryce Joaes; forwards, ;v T Jenkins, Miss Gelderd, Miss Tatham, Dr vies, Mr Weedon.—Result Rhyl 7 goals, Old lwyn 1 poal. The teams were afterwards enter- ied to tea at Min-Avon.

of .J The Promenade. in TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL, s- SIR,-I find I must try through your paper to call the ie attention of the authorities to the condition of the s- parade. The wet sand still lies there, in some parts ;8 cohering the whole breadth of the Promenade. And this a state of things has lasted for weeks, to the very great inconvenience ol pedestrians. In their interests might I >uKSest a footpath bcin^ made through this mess, as the clearing process seems to be a very slow one. F PATIENT RATEPAYER. "l

Haf Fach Tachwedd. Y mae hin lariaidd a dymunol y dyddiau hyn yn gyflawniad Ilythyrenol o'r bruphwydoliaeth a ymddangosodd yn ddiweddar ya y "Journal." Gwelsom inewn newyddiadur dyddiol am heddyw I y sylw a ganlyn Owing to the mild weather in I some parts of the country the furze is again bursting into bloom, and the primroses and violets are to be seen in iarge numbers." Yr haf fach, er mor fechan,—a leinw 0 loniant lesg Anian Rin brtif dry'r gauaf yn gÙn Yn Tachwedd ni raid tuchan Tachwedd lleg, 1903. CARK.

"Y Cynhauaf Gwlyb." Englyn a ddaeth i feddwl yr awdwr ar ol darllen englyn pert a tharawiadol yr Archdderwydd, Hwfa Mon, yn y rhifyn diweddaf o'r Journal." t A ga byd cuog i'w ben d Damaid, a'r yd yu domen ?" Er y cwynion a'r cyni,—diamau Cawn damaid i'n lloni Ymborth a gawn i'n porthi,— "fae dor yn Achor i ni." CARX.

-V Girls' Friendly Society. The winter session of the Rhyl branch of the G.F.S. commenced last week, when a festival ser- vice was held at St Thomas', the preacher being the Rev Archdeacon Wynne Jones. A collection was made in aid of the sick funds. After the service, tea was partaken of in the Church House, and n most enjoyable concert followed. On Tuesday last a concert was given in the Church House in aid of the funds of the candi- dates' class. A capital programme was arranged and the several items were splendidly rendered, being thoroughly appreciated by a large and re- presentative audience. Many pieces were enthusi- astically applauded, and would have been awarded an encore but for the inexorable mandate of the chairman, who carried the programme through as expeditiously as possible. The Vicar, in his brief opening remarks, said that the function of Chairman had been rendered unnecessary since printing became so common. The audience had programmes giving the various items, so that it was not needful for the chairman to detail them. At the conclusion of the programme the Vicar thanked all the artistes in the name ot the Associate in charge of the Candidates' class. He also thanked the ticket sellers. It was often said, he remarked, that it was impossible to get up a concert often in Rhyl,because of the lack of talent, but he ventured to disagree with that opinion and to express his conviction that if another concert was held soon and a programme issued containing the items appearing on the one they had just heard there would be no hesitation on the part of the audience as to whether they would attend. The programme was as follows:—Part I: Pianoforte duet, "Tarantella," Misses Perks & Davies song, Picanniny Mine," Miss Mabel Hughes song, "Everybody's loved by Someone," G.F.S. candidate (Louie Kirk); song, Love is Waking," Rev Peter Jones; violin solo, Pieta Signore," Miss Kilburn song, "When the swallows homeward fly," Let us forget," Miss F Davies (encored); song, The shade of the Palm," Rev T Jenkins recitation, The Diamond Wedding," Miss Embrey song, The Powder Monkey," Dr LI. Wynne-Davies. Part II Piano- forte duett, Misses Jones song, "Tit for Tat," Miss F Davies (encored) violin solo, Loure," Miss Kilburn song, Dear old Dutch," Rev T Jenkins song, The Bridge," Miss Lizzie Evans song, The Pale Young Curate," Dr LI. Wynne. Davies (encored) recitation, "The King of Dsn- mark's Ride," Nligii Embrey song, Rev Peter Jones. Finale:" God Save the King." We understand that the members' classes will be held every Tuesday evening. Dr Goodwin has kindly promised to give a lecture one evening monthly Miss Hugh-Jones will take another evening for singing a third evening will be devoted to plain sewing for the sick fund, and the fourth will be occupied by musical drill, games, dancing, &e. It is hoped the members will attend as regularly as possible, to keep the interest alive in the classes.

Prestatyn. Social The first of the monthly teas and social gather- ings of the winter session in connection with the Methodist New Connexion Chapel took place on Tuesday evening. A large number of friends sat down to an excellent tea given by Mrs Townsend, wife of the worthy doctor and an interesting programme of vocal and instrumental music. &c., was afterwards gone through. The Rev Dr Townsend took part, and other contribu tors to the programme included Miss Florence Jones (vocalist), Miss Wright (violinist), Mr Tom Meldrum (vocalist), and Miss Jessie Jones (elocutionist). The proceeds were devoted to the liquidation of the chapel debt. Debate. The Liberal Club Literary and Debating Society held a debate at the club last Friday night upon the Education Act. Mr R Hughes presided over a fair attendance. The subject was introduced with a paper in favour of the Act by Mr J P Brookes, who prefaced his defence of the measure with an outline of the efforts put forth on behalf of popular education in the early part of the nineteenth cen- tury, making special reference to the services of Mr Joseph Lancaster, the founder of the British school system, and Dr Andrew Bell, who was credited with the founding of the National Schools Associa- tion and the pupil teachers' system. Other speakers in support of the measure were Messrs G W Jones, and R E Williams. The speakers against it were Messrs Gilbert Hughes, Goronwy 0 Jones, Thomas Williams (Bradford House), F Duck and William Davies (C.M. Chapel House). The Old National School. Steps are being taken to renovate the old build- iup, and to make it suitable for meetings and classes, &c. As it is, the building is deteriorating from want of attention, and if neglected much longer would invitably become a ruiN. We hope to make it a centre of church life, and an attractive place for our young people. The build- ing is now in the hands of the contractors, Messrs R W and J Hughes, and we hope at no distant date to see it transformed into a comfortable hall, nicely decorated, well lighted, and well heated.— Parish Magazine. Interesting Appointment. It will be of interest to many of our readers to know that Mr T). L. Hewitt, of Shipgate House, Chester, and Brightholme, Prestatyn, has been elected to the ancient office of sheriff of the city of Chester.

St. Asaph. The Parish Nurse. The annual meeting of the St. Asaph Nursing Committee was held last week, under the presi- dency of Dean l'ryce. The business was of a routine character. This is an institution which deserves to be well supported by the public, and we trust that funds may never be lacking, for Mrs Moore, the nurse, is doing good work amongst the poor and needy. The Rev. W. D. Williams and the Living of Oswestry. Following the announcement in a daily paper yesterday (Thursday) that the Earl of Powis had offered the living of Oswestry to the Rev. Walter D Williams, senior vicar of St. Asaph, we have it on good authority that the rev. gentleman has declined the offer. Mr Williams, who was formerly in the scholastic line, came to St. Asaph about three years ago. He is a preacher of more than ordinary ability. A Helping Hand. At the annual concert at Conway on Wednesday night of the North Wales Music Institute (the object of which is to afford an opportunity to vocalists of cultivating their musical faculties on up-to-date principles) the artistes included Mr Cyrus W Slater, of St Asaph Cathedral, who was encored for a fine rendering of "The Curlew (Monk Gould) and also sang Blow, blow, thou winter wind (Sarjeant). The Cemetery. Subscriptions amounting to fll9 have been paid in to the extension fund. The Carey Trustees gave X20, Old St. Asaph Boy £10, The Dean, Capt. Heaton, Mrs Luxmoore 95 each. Others gave handsomely according to their means. Church Defence Committee. A lecture will be given at the National Schools on Tuesday, December 1st, by the Rev W S Johns, M.A., Vicar of St Peter's, deinstall, Cheshire. The subject will be What the Church has done for Education," and the lecture will be illustrated by magic lantern slides. We come across so much ignorance and misrepresentation as to what the Church has done to educate the children of our country, both before and since the Government first took the question up,I30 years ago, that all Church people should endeavour to get accurate knowlege on the subject, and in this lecture a chance of doing so presents itself. It is hoped that Major R Williams-Wynn will take the chair. University College of North Wales. The Hebdomadal Council of the University of Oxford have appointed the Bishop of St Asaph a member of the Council of the College in place of the late Dean l'ryce, of Bangor. Flintshire Baptist Union. The bi-monthly meeting of the above union was held on Thursday, at the Baptist Chapel. The Rev H R Roberts, presided, amongst those present were the Revs B Evans (Rhuddlan), E Jones (St Asaph), J Lewis (Denbigh), J Conway Davies (Leeswood), M F Wynne (I'restatyn), T Shankland (Rhyl), W Evans (Holywell), W G Owen (Llifon), Miss Davies (Leeswood), also Messrs OR Williams, W I'arry, D Williams,j.R Lloyd (Rhyl), and others. In the absence of the secretary, the Rev J Conway Davies was appointed to take the minutes. The minutes of the last meeting were read and con- firmed. Reports were presented by the following committees the Milwr committee, Musical Festival committee. Miss Davies and Rev T Shankland gave reports of the North Wales Temperance Association meetings held at Abergele. Mr Ueorge Williams moved for a committee to re-arrange the work of the Musical Festival, and after a long and interesting discussion a committee was appointed to advise the Union on the subject. Resolutions of thanks to the friends at St Asaph for their hospitality brought the conference to a close. In the evening a religious service was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The services were introduced by the Rev T Shankland, Miss Davies, Leeswood, and the Rev W Evans, Holy. well, preached. The congregation wai large, and the sermons were yery good,