Rhyl Journal

Gosisp. It is hoped that the Bishop of St Asaph's appeal, inserted in another column, and similar appeals by the Bishops in other parts of Wales, will be cheerfully responded to. Our Bishop's declaration that" we mean to keep our schools ought to be an incentive to Churchpeople, who have made sach sacri- fices in the past on behalf of education, to continue their liberality. Mr Lloyd-George, foreseeing that his cam- 0 CD paign is doomed to ignominious failure, is threatening those who dare oppose him with divers pains and penalties. He is now chastising them merely with silken whips, bat the time is at the door when they will be chastised with scorpions. He will take the tithe from the parson and the land from the landlord That has been tried before, and both schemes came to nought. One of the results of disestablishment would be the deprivation of the poor of much of the succour they now receive. Noncon- formity does not profess to look after any but its own poor and it is left to the Church to support institutions which deal with all poor, infirm, and sick alike. Even this charitable conduct cannot pass by with- out jibes and sneers, coupled with a desire to reap where others have-sown. Unless this is granted, the dog-in-th-maIlger policy is at once brought to the front. A Welsh lecture on Celtic Students in the Middle Ages was given before the Welsh Society at Carnarvon on Tuesday evening by the Rev G Hartwell Jones, rector of Nuffield, who said the subject was not devoid of interest in view of the educational experience through which Wales was passing. The lecturer described the nature of the studies and straits to which students in earlier times were put in their thirst for knowledge, how learning gradually won its ( way to respectability, and the rise and growth of colleges for purposes of discipline. He hoped that as in the past, so in the future, they would display the same praiseworthy ambition and persistency in pursuit of their object, the same popular interest and sympathy, the same spontaneous co-operation of the many, the concurrence of genius, which are essential elements of intellectual progress, that they would throw themselves into the current of the world, and so bear a leading part in furthering the welfare and greatness C, zn of their common country. Mr David Maclver, M.P., takes Mr Samuel Smith to task for some of the in- consistencies" to which we referred last week. Mr Smith had stated, inter alia, that the shipping trade (under Free Trade) was the one which had made the most im- portant strides" whereas Mr Maclver retorts that "we have already lost our shipping supremacy not upon the North Atlantic alone, but in every one of the great trade routes, and that magnificent German steamers arc encroaching upon our foreign trade everywhere with great rapidity. Ger- man shipping has within the last five years more than doubled, and French shipping has during the same period increased about 50 per cent., while our rate of progress and our profits have, alike, diminished." People are seriously warned against pur- chasing draw and rame tickets from strangers. zn Facts have come to light respecting a prisoner committed at Ruthin last week which em- phasise this warning. It seems that it was a favourite game of this innocent-looking per- son to get raffle tickets, "to help certain invalid persons," printed in various localities, and to sell them indiscriminately all over the country, seldom, if ever, paying the printer. A few days before he was apprehended, Mr Hugh Hughes had thus victimised an unfortunate firm of Rhyl printers. A brass tablet mounted on wood has been attached to the •' big stone at the Gorsedd in Rhyl. But the attachment is so slight, that we may very soon expect to see the tablet kicked about the sandbanks. Some of the Gorsedd stones ars being well inscribed &nd others chipped in such a way that some doubts may be entertained as to its perman- ency. On Saturday afternoon last a local journalist was polluting the centre-stone by standing uporf it to let off fireworks The Irish harvest men are now returning home in large numbers. A curious collec- tion of them is to be seen in Chester Station each evening. In Cheshire, owing to the glorious weather, which led to a short hay harvest, the Irish labourers have not done very well this season. On the big tillage farms, however, where a considerable acreage is devoted to potatoes and turnips, better wages have been earned. Locally, the wage paid these visitors from across the Channel is about 17s a week, and at the close of the harvest they get a bonus varying from 30s to 12. Sir E Grey in a speech at Coventry on Tuesday said the redistribution project was neither more nor less than an attempt to postpone the day of reckoning-. If the Government attempted to go through another session of Parliament it would be a scandal which would justify the most extreme measures to which any opposition had ever resorted. Why does the Radical party, which ar- rogantly claims to be the party of reform, so strenuously oppose redistribution ? In 1885, it attempted with its huge majority to force through a one-sided Reform Bill in defiance of the famous injunction by Mr John Bright to "repudiate without mercy any measure of enfranchising reform which was not accompanied by redistribution. The country owes to the gallant resistance made by the Conserva- tive party, under the lead of the late Marquis of Salisbury, that redistribution was forced upon the Radicals, and what is more that they were compelled to ac- cept Conservative aid in framing their Bill. The Radicals of to-day have forgotten the lesson of 1885. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, from his lofty height of anticipation, haughtily assures his followers that he would not for one moment think of coming to any terms whatever upon such a question. This would have been admirably, though stupidly, heroic had not Sir Henry in one of his ungarded moments let the cat out of the bag. He would not, he ex- plained, co-operate with the Conservatives in such a cause as redistribution, because it would be to maintain them in office. What a confession to make Mr Herbert Gladstone recently told his followers not to be quite so cock-sure about a large Liberal majority at the — J. _1 „ 1 I • r "VT I 1 lieAt geuenu election, lur xvayior, wno is opposing Mr Lloyd George in the Carnarvonshire Boroughs, is evidently no believer in it. During a speech delivered at Carnarvon on Tuesday he maintained that the position of the Welsh "national" party was untenable. It was absolutely illegal and false, and therefore could never be effective. It had been said that the Welsh policy had behind it a united Wales, but it was not true. If the Car- narvon Boroughs were taken as an example it would be found that the nation was pretty evenly divided. Con- way was the only borough which had been tested on the education question, and Conway had spoken with no uncer- tain voice. Thanks mainly to their able vicar, the people of Conway had had the two sides of the question presented to them at the recent municipal election, with the result that the Unionist candi- dates obtained 1,549 votes, while the four who supported the illegal plan of cam- paign only received 992 votes. How, after this decision, could any man say I that he had with him the united support of Wales ? In order to avoid a stigma being fastened on children who are born in the workhouse, the St Asaph Board of Guar- dians have decided to register all such births as having taken place at "Cartrefle, St Asaph," instead of "The Workhouse." Cartrefle is, of course, the Welsh word for homestead, and is, perhaps, as appropriate a name as could be agreed upon, having regard to the object it is intended to serve. There was, however, quite a crop of sug- gestions, wise and otherwise. One mem- ber proposed that the institution be named The Itifirinary," and the irre- pressible Mr Ellis suggested Cartref Melus" (sweet home) or Lletty'r Diogyn" (idle man's abode). There went round the Board Room a list of Welsh names, including Pantgwyn, white dell (the original name of the field upon which the workhouse is built); Tirionfa, genial place Gweithdy, workhouse; Gwesty, hospital; Brodawel, quite place Gorphwysle, resting place Rhagluniaeth, providence place Dinas Noddfa, city of refuge and so on ad infinitum. The summer has died hard. The remarkably mild weather which has been experienced for this time of the year would appear to have bade a final fare- well, for in every part of the country there has been a great change in the conditions, and for the past few days wind and rain have been the prevailing elements. The violent gale which swept the Welsh coast in the early pirt of the week made itself severely felt in this district. As high tides occurred with a very rough sea considerable strain was put upon the sea defence works. The scene from the Rhyl Promenade at these hours, especially at the extreme ends of the front," was one of impressive grandeur, the huge waves coming in with terrific fnrpfi. \Vhlr>h wrmlrl h VA wrmicrVi t, Vi»vnr>. ,&4" w..& YO. "IlAt)" .& with a less substantial sea wa'1. The defences have, however, stood the strain exceedingly well. The sandbanks east of the town were lashed with great fury, and it is to be feared that their disappear- ance is but a matter of time unless action is taken to arrest the erosion. To the west of the town big seas dashed upon the stone pitched slope of the railway embankment between Abergele and Foryd, rose in great clouds of spray high into the air, and descended inside the embankment, whence the water drained in the gutters into the estuary of the Clwyd. As seen from passing trains the spectacle was quite imposing. rhe earthen embankment of the Rhuddlan Marsh Trustees, beyond the eastern end of the railway company's substantial structure, was much battered, the storm. driven breakers flying completely over it, and some ugly gaps now present themselves. "Is the Rhyl Fire Brigade as efficiently organised as it should be ?" is a question which many have asked since Wednesday morning's great fire. We do not wish to 0 zn speak slightingly of the work done by the men who responded to the alarm, but in the absence of both the Captain and Liutenant matters did not appear to go smoothly with them at all, and valuable time was lost before they did anything very effective. The thoroughly business- like manner in which the Abergele fire- men set about their task was very much admired. Another pertinent question is: Do the Rhyl firemen have sufficient practice ?

Prestatyn. The Liability of Trustees. His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, at Bangor County Court, gave judgment with regard to a motion by the Official Receiver at a preyious court for an order against Messrs Robert Jones and Ellis Owen, successive trustees under a deed of assign- ment executed by J E L Jones, a bankrupt, of Prestatyn, to make good a certain alleged deficiency in the estate by reason of their allowing the debtor to trade after the exacution of the deed. In giving judgment his Honour said that as far as he could seg the action of Messrs Jones and Owen was a bona fide attempt to avoid bankruptcy and to carry on the business with a view to the benefit of the creditors. They derived no personal benefit from what they did-as a matter of fact the estate did not benefit-and it was sought to make those two persons responsible on the ground that the trustee could only adopt such items as were of benefit to the estate. The only order he there- fore felt inclined to make in the matter was that the trustee might take his costs out of the estate. His Honour added that it was quite right to inves- tigate a matter of that kind, because intermeddl- ing with an estate of that kind was a matter for anyone responsible to inquire into. Supper. To inaugurate the winter's work in connection with the Prestatyn Liberal Club Debating Society a supper was held at the headquarters on Wed- nesday evening. There was a representative attendance of members, and a very pleasant time was the outcome of the gathering, a miscellaneous programme following the meal. The Rev M F Wynne presided. Debate. The usual weekly meeting under the auspices of the Prestatyn Presbyterian Literary and Debating Society took pUce last night, when papers were read on the question Is the present Government worthy of confidence in virtue of its past work ?" Mr Thomas Griffith submitted the case in the affirmative, and Mr J Gilbert Hughes took the opposite view. An interesting discussion followed. Prastatyn Cots for a Chinese Hospital. The local adherents of the Methodise New Connexion ciuse are about to raise funds for the endowment of one or two cots in the denomina- tion's hospital in the Cninese province of Shantung, which is under the superintendence of Dr Fletcher Jones, son of Mr A W Jones, a well- known Prestatyn tradesman. The matter is in the hands of a committee of ladies. Free Church Council. The annual meeting of this organisation took place last Friday, when the Rev. W Lewys Davies was elected president in succession to the Rev Ezra J on, Mr R Hughes, stationmaster, suc- ceeded Mr Robert Jones, ex-statioamaster, as treasurer, and Mr A W Jones was appointed sec- retary in the place of the Rev W Lewys Davies.

MARRIAGES. HARBEX—JONES.—On the 2nd of November, at St. Martraret's, Warnham, Sussex, by the Rev Richard Bowcott, vicar of the pariah, assisted by the Rev M Elrington Bisset, rector of Bangor-on- Dee, and the Rev J Parry Morgan, rector of Llandyssil, Guy Philip, younger son of Henry Andrade Harben, of 107, Westbourne Terrace, London, and Newland Park, Cnalfont St. Giles, Bucks, to Gladys Millicent, youngest daughter of the late Canon David Jones, rector of Marchwiel, and Mrs Jones, of Elm Grove, Wrexham. IN MEMORIAM. M ETOALFE—In affectionate remembrance of our dear mother, Esther Metcalfe, who passed away Nov 12th, 1900. Thy will be done. -J E & L METCALFE, Liverpool. In loving memory of our dear father, Thomas Jones, 18 Ffynnongroew Road, Rhyl, who died Nov 9th, 1896. A little while and we shall meet The loved one gone before, And we shall clasp his hand again, On yonder radiant shore. FROM THE FAMILY (J. J.) In loving memory of my dearest friend, Gwen Jones, who died at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Nov. 8th, 190i. True friendship is eternal. E. SOAL.

L.48 I Disastrous Fire at Rhyl. CYCLE AND MOTOR-CAR WORKS DEMOLISHED. ESTIMATED DAMAGE, £5000. t Early on Wednesday morning the exten sive and comparatively new block of buildings situated in Westbourne Avenue, Rhyl, and occupied by Messrs Connah and Co, the widely known cycle and motor car manufacturers, was destroyed by fire. The premises, which cover an area of about seventy feet by fifty feet, belonged to Mr J S Greenhalgh, and had been specially built o meet the requirement* of the business carried on by Messrs Connah and Co, who occupiqfl the ground floor, the large room above, to which access was gained by an outside stairway approached from Wood Road, being used as a joiner's shop. How the fire originated is not at the time of writing known, but it was discovered by Mr Joseph Jones, one of the men on duty at the sewerage station close by. It appears that shortly after five o'clock Mr Jones, whilst locking around the premises, noticed through an upper window overlooking the Marine Lake what he at first supposed was a light burning in the joiner's room. Thinking it was nothing more than a gaslight, and that probably somebody was working there, the matter did not trouble him. But looking out a few minutes later he found that flames were making their way through the roof. Then with all the promptitude that the occasion demanded he hurried to summon the Fire Brigade and to arouse the Town Water Engineer, Mr L G Hall, who, living close by, soon got the hydrants ready for use. On the brigade's arrival on the scene they found they had a. very serious matter to contend with, as the wind was blowing strongly across the building diagonally from the point at which the fire was first detected. The police and many others on the spot, including the Town Surveyor, rendered valuable assistance in various directions, but so far as the motor car wcrks were concerned their task was a hopeless one from the outset. The fire had gained such a hold on the building that the roof fell in almost before any water had been poured upon i t. The floor of the joiner's shop collapsed a little later, and then the whole pile was a veritable furnace. An early appearance was put in by the Abergele Fire Brigade, and early proof was 11so afforded of the Rhuddlan Fire Brigade's readiness to render a helping hand if necessary, several members turning out. Recognising the danger of a general con- flagration by the spreading of the flames to the valuable residental property adjoining, which was intensified by the close proximity of the gasworks, strenuous efforts were put forth to prevent this contingency. Many of the householders in the locality had been awakened and aroused to the danger of the situation by tin dense smoke from the burning building penetrating their dwellings, and as this gave the impression at first that their own premises were on fire not a few made a hurried exit, some of them taking part of their belongings with them. The showers of sparks, which were carried great distances by the wind, were a source of great danger. In fact, they were responsible for the igniting of one or two lots of firewood at the rear of premises in Sea bank Road, but these additional outbreaks were soon overcome. Anxiety was not allayed, however, until after four or five 'hours' exertions on the part of the firemen and their numerous co-workers, when practically all that remained to tell the tale of devasta- tion were the blackened and crumbling walls of the busy factory of the day before. The whole of the machinery, including an 8-horse-power gas engine, has been rendered useless, and not only has practically the whole of the extensive stock of motor car fittings and cycle requisites been done for," but three valuable motor cars-one of them valued at E500, which belonged to a gentle- man residing in the district—and nine motor bicycles were destroyed. Altogether damage was done to the amount of about R.5000, of which Messrs Connah and Co claim one- half. We understand that the whole was covered by insurance. The factory, which of late had afforded employment for about a dozen men and boys, or less than half the number employed in the summer time, om prised fittings, plating, polishing, enamelling, and engine rooms, besides a large general workroom equipped with a forge, brazing hearth, motor car pit, &c, also a special department for the repair of mail carts, and the usual offices. The stock in the upper room consisted chiefly of builders' and joiners' materials, but it was not very exten- sive. Failino- nnv Potlwr "ti\1Fn"t(\v AY- r> -J .L V_4VHJ.L"VLoVJ.J wi planation, it has been suggested that the fire might have originated through the careless- ness of some individual of the tramping class who had effected an entrance mte the joiners' shop and made it his abode for the night. Messrs Wood & Bestall's mineral C, water works, which abut on to the site of the demolished building, were at one time in great danger, and as a precaution the horses were removed from the stable, but fortunately no harm befel the buildings. Much sympathy is felt for the losers by the fire, especially as they happen to be the same persons who suffered so heavily through Z, the terrible fire which broke out in Market Street twelve months ago next Tuesday night and which at one time threatened to wipe out the whole street. A curious coincidence is furnished by the fact that last year's fire occurred within a few hours of the annual meeting of the local branch of the Bible Society, and this little bit of history was repeated on the present occasion. We regret to say that the fire-engine did not arrive at the fire for some time after the alarm was given. In fact, it was there but a few minutes before the Abergele brigade came on the scene. There may have been a good reason for this, and one of those stated is that many of the men never heard the bell, owing to the high wind. A letter criticising the brigade is not inserted, because we cannot, accept a "Disgusted Spectator" as the writer's proper name, which he ought to have given us in confidence.

"The Story of the Heavens" is being told in monthly instalments by Sir Robert Ball, and pub- lished by Messrs Cassell and Company, Sir Robert's lectures on this and kindred subjects have been highly appreciated by many of our readers at Rhyl. lished by Messrs Cassell and Company. Sir Robert's lectures on this and kindred subjects have been highly appreciated by many of our readers I at Rhyl.

«. V XW JL • > -_r Bible Society Meetings at Rhyl. i.he annual meeting of the English section of the Rhyl branch of the Britixh and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, the Rev E E Ingham (in the absence of Mr H M Hugh-Jones, J.P.) presiding over an audience of most disappointing dimensions. The singing was led by a juvenile choir, with Mr J D Asher as accompanist. The Chairman, in calling for the annual repoit, said that they could hardly estimate the debt they o-ved to their hon. secretary, Mr A Rowlands, for his patient and persevering efforts on bJbalf of the society (applause). Mr Rowlands said it was with regret that he bad to announce a falling off in the subscriptions during the past year. It was true that the work of two districts was still unfinished, but he was afraid that even after allowing the collectors a little m )re time he could not prelict as good a result as was obtained last :year. Should the collectors whose work was still unfinished fail to equal the performance of a year ago, they would b3 in the unpleasant position of being in debt. There was this, however, to be said in explanation of the falling off of subscriptions. An extraordinary effort ha I bsen made during the past year in aid of the centenary fand^of the society. The amount contributed towards this object from the various places of worship in the town was £27 lôs. They started the year with a b il ince in haid of £3 3.s 8d the collections at the last annual meetings amounted to just ove- P,2, and they estimated to receive from tha coir lectors a sum of E33 16. 3d., which would make, with a small amount of iutarest at the bank, a tot-il of £1)7 3a. Id.—not quite enough to ireet their liabilities. They had paid to the parent socie:Y(,35, and had in hand f Jr tha centenary fund £ 27 IG. Other items brought np their liabilities to £ 70 lo;. lid., and as the account at present stcod they were short by a little over 2.3. Continuing, he expressed his indebtedness to the collectors, and made an earnest appeal for more help in this direction. The adoption of the report and a comprehensive vote of thank?, together with the election of next year s officsrs and committee (including Mr W J P Storey, J.P., as president of the English e(fon, and the Rev R Richards as president of the Welsh section*, were mov.d by the Chairman and s onded by Mi Jopf-ph Williams, who also paid a deserved tribute to Mr Rowlands' services.— Carried unanimously. Councillor H A Tilby (in the absence of the Vicar of Rhyl, Rgv Thos Lloyd) moved a resolu- tion expressing hearty approval of the work of the society, and thanks for what it hud already accomplished. Referring to the apathy of the public concerning the work of the society, he ventured to express the opinion that the time had arrived when the society should closely examine its own constitution, and sea whether something more was not necessary nowadays than tho more placing of a copy of the Bibb in the hinds of every human soul- The Rev George Searle, who seconded the motion, rfjoiced that the platform of tile Bible Society was the widest in the world, and he did not think they need be disheartened at tie apparently slow progress of the society's wonder- ful work. The motion was supported by the Rev Percy Treasure, the society's deputation, who at con- siderable length detailed the difficulties to be encountered in circulating the Scriphres owing tothe diva-sity of language and it wa3 carried with acclamation. The Welsh meeting, which also took place at the Town Hall, on Wednesday night, was better attended, but loft much t) be desired. Councillor John Hughes presided, and was supported by the Revs Charles Edwards (deputation), S T Jones, David Lewis, and J Kuowles Jones, and Mr A. Rowlands, hot. secretary. The adoption of the report, which was similar to that presented on the previous nighr, was agreed to, on the motion of Mr H ugu Edwards, seconded by the Rv S T Jones. The Rev J Knowles Jones moved a resolution of thanks for the work the Society has accom- plished, and this was supported in an interesting speech by the deputation, whose remarks were largely devoted to the circulation of the Bible in Russia, China and Japan. Though he was not on the side of Russia in regard to the present terrible war, Mr Edwards said he must claim this much on behalf of Russia that no other country showed such practical sympathy with the work of the Society. In Russia Bibles were carried froe on both land and water, ind the Society's col- porteurs were granted the same travelling facili- ties (applause). Other speakers included the Rev R Richards (president of the Welsh branch for the ensuing year). The singing was led by Mr James Dowell, junr. The collection at the English meeting amounted to 13s 9,11, and at the Welsh meeting t) 15s id,

Flintshire M.P.'s at Rhyl SPEECHES BY MESSRS S. SMITH & J. H. LEWIS. On the eve of his voyage to India, in which country he takes so keen an interest, Mr S Smith, M.P. tor Flintshire, iaddressed a meeting of his constituents in Rhyl Town Hall host Friday night. Mr J L Muspratt presided, and others on the platform besides Mr Smith included MrJ H Lewis, M.P. for Flint Boroughs, and Mr R Llewelyn Jones. The Chairman, in the course of his introductory remarks, alluded to the recent Conservative meeting. at Southampton, and said that part of the policy laid down there was protection, naked and unashamed (applanse). Mr Sam Smith, M.P., after expressing relief at the passing away of the war-cloud occasioned by the North Sea massacre and congratulating the Government upon the firm patience it had displayed during the crisis, spoke of the essentialness of an intimate acquaintance with India and Indian problems aod aspirations to a successful adminis- tration of that country. He was satisfied that when the Liberals returned to power at the next general election there WAS no reason why they should not have a long and successful tenure of ofhee. He therefore desired to foreshadow a con- structive policy which would represent what in his mind were the lines they should follow. It was imperative that they should adopt a peaceful, pacific, non-provocative foreign policy. (Applause). His programme also included the re-population of rural districts, and he advocated the application to Wales of a measure similar to the act under which Irish tenant farmers are being enabled to purchase their holdings. He spoke of the ^importance of en- nobling the idoas of the people, deprecated the modern worship of Mammon, and condemned the idle lives and the vicious tendencies that were demoralising and degrading society. Concluding, he said his hope was that the next Parliament of this country would contain a large infusion of earnest reformers—men who wnnM aim at noble ideals and lift up the decayed morale of the nation. And may God hasten the day!" he exclaimed fervently as he eat down amidst loud and prolonged applause. Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., advocated the af foresting of suitable tracts as one means of induc- ing the people to rt turn to the land from the cities, and opposing the proposal to revise the fiscal system, declared that the true patriots were thosa who sought to unite tha Empire by liberty and freedom. Unwise taxation had already lost us a huge part of our Empire, and the latest proposals, instead of being the cement that binds, would prove to be the acid that disintegrates, (loud applause). Touching upon the education question, the hon gentleman said there was not going to be any turning back on the part of the Liberal party in Wales. If they thought of any- thing of that sort their difficulties would be very much greater than they were now. The object they had in view was well worthy of the struggle. A rote of thanks to Mr Smith for his past ser- vices on behalf of Flintshire and of confidence in Mr Lewis was carried with acclamation, on the motion of Mr R Llewelyn Jones, seconded by Mr Hughes Watkin.

The Broken Glass Nuisance. TO THK EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. -On S.%tur(la y week the child of a neigh- bour, playing off River Stree, fell on a piece 0 f glass and received a cut nearly three inches long in the c&lf of the leg. The child is being treated by Dr f:;ummerhill.- Y aura faithfully, ANOTHER CHILDREN'S FATHER. I

The tfriginal Oocoa, and a Speciality, EPPS'S being distinguished from all others by its invigorating nutritious qualities and its delicious flavour. This Cocoa, con- taining as it does all the substance of the Cocoa Nib, maintains its leading position after three-quarters of a Century as COCOA the best form of Cocoa for every-day use. The Press.

Gilchrist Leotures. A meeting of the local committee of the above was held at the Town Hall yesterday evening (Mr R M Hugh Jones, J.P., presiding), when the course of extension lectures to be given fortnightly next year, commencing February 7th, was finally decided upon. As we have already announced, the lecturer will be Mr Brown, of Oxford University, and the six lectures he is to deliver will be on "Animal Lite," illustrated with powerful lantern views. I 4

RHYL DISTRICT. CC-ir QUEEN'S BATHS, Queen Street, Rhyl. Open for the Season. Vapour, hot-air, hot fresh water and sea water baths. Electric baths and massage a speciality Open from 8 a.m. 010 pm. daily. Special Attractiotib Every Day Dnring Season at HUBBARD'S (Commerce Hou^e), The Cash Drapers. HATWOOD'S,35 Queen Street. Rhyl.-For Fishing Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies from I/- dozen. The oldest Fishing Tackle dealers in Wales established over 40 years. Fifty gross of choice Flies to chojse from at Hatwood's Grand Display of Novelties at Commerce House Every Day this Week, HUBBARD'S (the Cash Drapers). CrOw.1 Windfalls. The name of Thomas Earl Perkins, nnyl, appears in a list of recent cases in which missing next-of-kin or heirs of the deceased have been officially inquired for. Mr Perkins lived in Water Street many years. A Parliamentary paper issued a short time ago showed that during the year 1903 a sum of £ 37,510 was received by the Crown in respect of estates of persons dying intestate without known heirs, &c. In the same period only 913,612 was paid to claimants on account of grants out of such estates. Personal. Dr Livingstone Davies has been re-appointed representative of the Criccieth Council on the Bangor University Cjurt of Governors. Dr Davies is the eldest son of Mr D Davies, Free- lands, Rhyl. Miss Antonia Williams left last week in the P. and O. steamer "Marmora" for India, and during her absence all letters and communication* about the Anglesey Branch of the Welsh In. dustries Association must be addressed to Miss Edwards, treasurer, Treanna, Llanfair P.G Mr John Lea, the new Lord hvor of Liverpool, spent his early business years with Mr S Smith, now M.P. for Flintshire. He married a niece of the late Mr Jo3tph Evans and of Miss Ruth Evans (who erected the Christ Church Schools, Rhyl). Mr Capper (of the firm of .frank Hoy 1 and Son), Wrexham, has bean appointed agent to the Erddig estate. The Rev T and Mrs Redfera left Oiwestry on Monday for Marseilles, for a five weeks' cruise in the Mediterranean and they also hope to visit Ptilestine. Death of Ex-lnspeotor Minshall. A well known resident of Rhyl, in fact one of the best known men in the county, pasied away on Sunday last in the person of Mr Minshall, ex- inspector of the Flintshire Constabulary, his death taking place at his residence, 9 Abbey Street. Mr Minshall had been ailing for some time, and an operation for an internal complaint about there months ago was followed by another last week, which, however, failed to bring about the desired effect. He was in his 70 year, and leaves a widow and a large grown-up family. At the outset of his career Mr Minshall was a member of the Liverpool Police Force. On being transferred to Flintshire he first held the post of acting sergeant at Caerwys, then removed to St Asaph as sergeant. His next move was to Mold, which took place in 1871, when he was promoted to the rank of Inspector and in 1834 he was appointed to the supervision of the Connah's Quay district, and subsequent to that to the charge of the Flint diatrict, which post he held till his retirement. He came to Rhyl about ten years ago and enjoyed a pension of JE70 per annum. He proved himself a highly capable officer during the long period he was connected with the police force, earning universal respect; and in private life had many friends. His, ive place was Soughton, near Mold. The funeral took place yesterday at Mold, where members of hia family already lie buried. Riotous Behaviour in High Street. It must have been a matter of surprise to many that so little was said in the Police Court on Tuesday in prosecuting the case of the man who was fined for drunkenness and disorderly be- haviour in High Street on Saturday night, when he was one of the leading figures in a very dis- graceful scene. The incident occurred between 10 and 11 p.m., and lasted a considerable time, during which hundreds of people gathered in the thoroughfare. The druoken man proved more than a handful for the one constable on the spot at the moment, and on another appearing on the scene he was surrounded and floored, while yet another person who essayed to assist the police was forced to seek protection from the mob by bolting into a shop in Wellington Road. Very bad language was indulged in by several making up the disorderly throng. Policemen were sprawling on the ground and tumbled about in the gutter They were freely kicked about the body and the crowd displayed an angry feeling, the like of which has not been experienced in the town since the occasion resulting iu a case which was heard in more than one court some months ago. The police acted very pluckily throughout. Ultimately when the police forcewas augmented the originator of the disturbance was plaoed under lock and key. Why none of the others who took an active part in the disgraceful scene did not figure in the Police Court proceedings on Tuesday was to many people very strange. Surely riotous conduct of this character cannot be treated too sternly, especially when interference with the police in the execution of their duty isJusuallyvisited with severe penalties. Cymnastlc Ciub. The opening meeting in connection with the newly formed Gymnastic Club will take place at the Boys' Brigade Hall this (Friday) evening. Professor Short, of Llandudno, has been engaged as instructor. Hookey Club. The officers of the recently resuscitated hookey club were last week appointed as follows: -Captain Mr W Gunner; vice-captain, Mr Harold Connah, umpire, Mr F Nelson secretary, Mr A W Lewis; treasurer, Mr Ll B Evans. Leoture. Under the auspices of the Clwyd Street C.M. Literary and Debating Society a lecture entitled The Homes of Eminent Men of Waleswas given in the schoolroom on Monday night by Mr S Maurice Jones, A.R C.A., of Carnarvon. Mr Jones treated the subject in a most interesting manner, and at the close was heartily thanked by the appreciative audience. The Rev S T Jones presided, and a fine series of pictures the lecturer's own work—was used to illustrate the lecture. The vote of thanks was moved by Mr J T Jones (Aled Houce), and seconded by the Rev R Richards. The Rev. T. Shankland. Many will regret to learn that the Rev Thos. Shankland is shortly ileaving the town after 15 years' experience of the pastorate of the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Water Street, yet at the same time will congratulate him upon his appointment to the post of assistant librarian in sole charge of the Welsh library at the University College of Bangor, a position he is eminently qualified to fill. LVisit of a Popular Missioner. The Rev Seth Joshua, of Cardiff, the gifted evangelist, has this week been renewing his ac- quaintance with this district, and is at present engaged in conducting a mission at the English Presbyterian Church. The mission, which opened on Sunday last, and terminates on Tuesday -even- ing next, has been fairly well attended, but the class of people whom such missions are really in- tended to reach has not been much in evidence. Mr Joshua will address meetings at the Boys' Brigade Hall on Monday and Tuesday evening. C M. Sunday Sohool Workers. At the Clwyd Street Chapel yesterday Mr Peter Roberts, J.P., St. Asaph, presided over a large gathering of Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School workers representing the Abergele and Rhuddlan district. The object of the conference was to invite discussion upon Sunday School work, and to see what could be done in the direction of reform. The erening meeting was held with the main object of impressing upon church members the duty of taking some interest in school work. The various ministers of the denomination in the district took part in the proceedings, as did also several lay workers. Altogether the conference was of a very helpful character. Between the afternoon and evening meetings tea was provided for the delegate by the Clwyd Street friends. Billiards. The annual meeting of the Flintshire Constitu- tional Clubs Billiard League was held at the Alexandra Hotel yesterday, Mr C S Vinning pre- siding. Colonel Howard was re-elected president, and the presidents of the various clubs were elected vice-presidents. Mr T J Ssott, Prestatyn, was again pressed to continue in office as secretary and treasurer. Last year's rules were re-affirmed without alteration. It is hoped to complete the fixture list by an early date, and clubs which have not yet intimated their intention of competing for the challenge shield.this season ar3 urged to communicate with Mr Scott without further delay if they mean to enter. At present the trophy is in the possession of the St. Asaph Club. r Royal Alexandra Hospital. On Nov 5th Mr Storey kindly let off a number of fireworks opposite the Hospital, and the dis- play was much appreciated by the patients. Mr J F W Foulkes entertained the convalescent patients with his gramophone on Tuesday evening, and made the time pass very pleasantly for them. The following gifts have been received and are acknowledged with thanks:—Fruit, flowers, and vegetables, the Countess of Dundonald apples, Mrs Silvester; illustrated papers, magazines, and picture books, Miss Goddard, Mra Needle, Mr Steer; old linen, Mrs Bromley; clothing, N. Cambrian Gu;¡d of Needlework. The Eisteddfod Pavilion. Of the fine building only a small skeleton now remains standing. The materials are laid on the ground, ready for private sales, all annouucod by the builders in another column. Business Change. In another column Messrs H W Roberts & Co., Handel House, announce that they have dis- posed of their music business to Mr F W Bell, of Llandudno. We believe that tha reason for this change of proprietorship is the fact that the gun and fishing business has of late demanded so much of Mr Roberts' time, that the work of conducting the two branches has become too onerous. In a short time the business to which he will devote his entire future attention has made marvellous progress, owing in a great measure to Mr Roberts' technical and practical knowledge of its requirements. English Wasleyans. Another series of social gatherings in connection with the English Wesleyan cause has been started, the secretaryship of which is in the capable hands of Mrs Groucutt and Mrs W J Lewis. The first gathering was a gratifying success. The tea was provided by Mrs Robert Jones, Moorinys, and Mrs Walker, Morlan Park and the collection amounted to f5 2i 6d. An interesting feature of the tollowing proceedings wis a novel competition introduced by Miss Searle ,nd known as the Yankee Cobweb, which proved highly entertaining. The arrangements for yesterday's social, which was given by the'young people of the congregation, were under the superintendence of Miss Groucutt and Miss L Amos, the programme being in the hands of Miss E Gunner and Miss Chiswell Amos. There was a large attendance, Inot. withstandiug the inclemency of the weither, and a very enjoyable evening resulted. The musical part of the proceedingi opened with a pianoforte duet by the Misses Hughes (Minfor) and Lillie Evans, and other contributors included Miss Louie Williams, Mr Robert Jones, Messrs Mills (the popular one-stringed violinist and pianist), Mrs Freeman, Master E B Davies, and Mr Tailby. Bereavement. By the death the other day of Djnbigh's oldest inhabitant, in the parson of Mrs Mary Evans, Barker's Well, a heavy bereavement has fallen upon our townsman Mr William Evans, of Townsend. His mother was a much respected resident of Denbig well-known to the older in- habitants of the town, and for many years kept a public bakahouse in Ruthin Road, where Mr Carter's shop now stands. Death was due to old age, but she was almost to the last quite active and retained her faculties in a remarkable manner. It was deeply interesting to get into conversation with the old lady, whose memory, 8o good, went so far back into the past. Carmel Chapel. Yesterday was an important diy with those worshipping at the Welsh Congregational Chapel in Queen Street. Tha occasion was the annual tea, which took place in the Town Hall, and was well attended despite adverse meteoro- logical conditions. The arrangements were ably superintended, and every effort was put forth to meet all requirements. The following ladies were amongst those who assisted in the preparations — At the tables: Mrs J Roberts (Abbey Street), Miss Jones (Morvan), Mrs Edwin Jones, Miss Jones (Gladstone Buildings), Mrs Williams (Swansea House), Miss Willianu do, Miss Annie Hughes, Mrs Hollowood, Miss Maggie Wynne, Mrs Roose, Miss Annia May Rooje, Miss Hilda Roose, Miss Ellis, Mrs T E Williams, Miss Claudia Jones, Mrs Capt Jones, Miss Maggie Jones, Mrs Allen Evans, Mrs Abbott, Miss S-trah Anne Evans, Mrs J Arthur Evans, Miss Jones (Edward Henry Street), Miss Roberts, Miss Roberts (Llya Hwfa), Miss Gait, Miss S%rah Catherine Jones, Mrs Ellis (Bay View), Mrs James Davies, Miss Polly Davies, Mrs Griffiths (Sussex Street), Misses Griffiths do, Mrs Pdnnin?, Miss Jones (Albert Street) in the Backley, Mrs Hy Jones, Mrs Ed Jones, Mrs Evan Evans. A test concert followed the tea, and was well attended. Mr Arthur Rowlands (Ab Uthr) presided, and was supported by the Rev David Lewis, Coun- cillors Thos Whitley and R Oldfield, and Messrs Richard Jones and Hugh E Iwards (Huwco Pen- maen), the last named gentleman discharging the duties of conductor. Mr Bryan E Warhurst was the musical adjudicator, and Deiniol V ychan adjudicated in the recitation contest, while Mr Horace Haselden acted as aceompanist. The opening competition was for girls, and was won by Miss Bessie Williams, Cynlas, Denbigh, who gave a sweet rendering of He was despised." In a similar competition for boys the prize was awarded to Master Hywel Rowlands, Borthyn Terrace, who sang in a pleasing manner "King- dom Beautifal." The ladies' challenge sole prize was won by Miss Louie James, Denbigh, who sang "The Workers" (Gounod), and a similar competition for gentlemen was won by Mr J Morris Jones, whose selection was Why do the nations" (from Messiah"), The recitation priz-m, which attracted the largest entry, was divided between Mr D S Owen, Colwyn Bay, and Miss Newbould, Huyton, Liverpool. Football. St Ann's Church F,C. v. The Celts. -This match was played on St Ann'sground on Thursday. Half- time, St Ann's 2, Celts 1. In the second half St Ann's had all the play, and scored 3 mors goals. Result: St Ann's 5, The Celts 1.

Rhyl Volunteers. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES BY COLONEL SHERIFF ROBERTS. The annual prize distribution in connection with the Rhyl Volunteers took place at the Armoury last night. The corps was strongly represented, and the proceedings were of an enthusiastic order. The chair was occupied by Col. Sheriff Roberts, V.D., who was supported by Captain L G Hall, Mr A A Goodall, and others. Apologies for ab- sence having been announced from Lieut H R Hol- bcche, Mr W J P Storey, J.P., and MrGamlin, the Colonel proceeded with the distribution of prizes, the chief awards being as follows :-Eiffcients' competition I, CoL-Sgt Macann (who,beaidea win- ning outright the Williams Cup, also carried off the Henkel Cup in the competition for trades- men's prizes and won Mr Storey's prize of JE5, which has to be won by him next year before it becomes his absolutely) 2, Ptivate W Vaughan 3, Sergeant-Instructor Ruscoe 4, Sgt T R Jones. Recruits' competition-1, Pte May hew 2, Pto Bentley 3. Pte Ricketts. Subscribers' competi- tion—1, Mr Harold Connah. In expressing the pleasure it gave him to dis- tribute the prizes, and especially those won by subscribers, without whose valuable assistance there would be no prizes for anyone, the Colonel said that by inviting subscribers to join in their competitions they were doing just what the Government were trying to foster, namely, rifle shooting amongst all classes throughout the country. Too much importance could not be attached nowadays to proficiency in the use of the rifle, hence the formation of civilian rifle clubs up and down the country. They had a good range at Rhyl, and he felt sure that subscribers to their prize fund would be welcomed there on every possible occasion (applause). Captain Hall proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Colonel, and it was received most enthusias- tically by the company. The Colonel, in acknowledging the company's warm appreciation of his visit, said he had recently signed the annual return of the whole battalion, and there were several things about the Rhyl company which he would like to dwell upon. He was glad to say that, contrary to the complaint which was almost universal in the country, their numbers aggregated more than they did twelve months ago (applause). He was proud of his batta- lion, and was perfectly satisfied that it was as good as any he had seen and better than most (applause). In order that it might maintain that reputation he appealed to every officer and everyone of the rank and file to do his best to make his company as efficient as possible. In dealing with the work of the local company he made special mention of the signalling, and said he could not tell them how proud he was that his signallers had, after the second try, earned their certificates (applause). Their success was entirely due to the splendid work of their] Sergeant-Instructor (cheers). He also offered a word of special praise in this connec- tion to Lieut Williams and Colour-Sergt Macann. Concluding, he alluded to the shooting, which, he said, had much improved during the past year, and in referring to his approaching retirement he ex. pressed the hope that the battalion would be aa loyal to his successor as it had been to him. Various musical items were given during the evening.