Rhyl Journal

THE SACREDNESS OF CHURCH PROPERTY. Dealing with a correspondent's re- marks in a daily paper, the Rev T J I Jones, Rector of Gelligaer, writes, inter alia, as follows I Neither the Church nor landlordism, as a whole, is .possessed of property. As the lands belong to the several owners thereof, so the property of the Church belongs to the various benefices. And as the estates of the former vary in quality and extent and in duration of possession, so do those of the Church. Some of the latter are very ancient, and were held before ever England was unified and Wales annexed, and in no sense can the Church be said to have been endowed by the State. Seems it a light thing to dispossess the Church of what, by her zeal and activity and the generosity of her children, she has acquir- ed in the course of the ages. I restrict the question solely to her property. Let us notice a point which does not appear to have received hitherto the at- tention it deserves. After William I. had conquered England, and during the sub sequent growth of the Norman power in Wales, the Kings assumed by right of conquest the absolute ownership of all non-ecclesiastical property within their dominions, dividing and allotting the same how and to whom they would. That was of the essence of the feudal system, and landlordism may be said to derive its being and possessions from the King, who, in course of time, was supplanted in this respect by the State. The flatter is now the supreme owner and over-lord, and it is at the will of the State that all present lay-tenures are held. When the late Sir William Harcourt introduced his death duties" or "suc- cession Budget he laid special emphasis upon that point, nor did the succeed- ing Unionist Government attempt either to impugn the doctrine which he laid down or the responsibilities which they entail. But Sir William did not subject Church estates, whether great or small, to those duties. It were stranuo- if he had attempted to do so, and for this reason as well as others. When the Normans seized the posses- sions of laymen they left those of ecclesi- astics intact, and in no sense did the King, either by virtue of conquest or by any other, persum-a to lay hands upon what were already the possessions of the Church. Thus it cannot be said that the Ch-Lireli-likellandlordism-has de- rived either its being as an institution or its possessions from the King or the State. Will the State disendow the Church and take from her that which she has derived in this more excellent way ? W proposes to abandon her to such a fate. But ia he wise ? Has he no regai-a for the future of landlordism and the security | of property generally ? Depend upon it appetites whetted by disappointing portions of ecclesiastical spoil will yet crave for fuller meals of the greater spoils.

WARNING TO WELSH CHURCHMEN. Easy-going Churchmen who think that the question of Welsh disestablishment is going to be shelved for a period of two or three years are making a great mis- take, and under-estimate the persistence of political Dissent in Wales. There is no doubt that pressure will be brought' to bear upon the Government both from outside and inside the House with regard to the question, and Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman and his Ministry will not be able to ignore it. Mr D A Thomas, M.P. for Merthyr, gave expression to some ominous words on the subject last week, and the Government will have to bear them in mind in shaping their policy. Mr Thomas has been for years a free- lance, and is likely to follow his own course during the present Parliament also. lie for one is certain to give some trouble to the Government on Welsh disestablishment. Speaking to a Press representative, he intimated that the sooner a Disestablishment Bill is brought on the better, inasmuch as the House of Lords becomes more and more disposed to throw out Liberal measures as a Parlia- ment grows older. If Welsh disestab- lishment," added Mr Thomas, was passed during the first session by the Government, the Lords would have too much regards for their own safety to throw the Bill out, but (in the third or fourth session you will find that they will not be actuated by any such fear," These words were spoken with a purpose, and they will sink deep into the memory of Welsh Dissenters, who will grow more anxious than ever iabout the fate of their pet question. Mr Thomas will be ready at any moment to voice their feelings in the House, and he will find a staunch supporter in Mr Ellis Griffith, M.P. for Anglesey, who is another dissatisfied M.P. with expectations.

I Gossip. Mr Elijah Stanley, of Walsall, an annual visitor to Rhyl, and whose elevating poetical pieces have appeared from time to time in our columns, has just been elected life deacon of the Congregational Church, Walsall, in recognition of services ren- dered for 49 years." The usual custom is to have annual elections, but Mr Stanley is excepted. Mr J Hughes (Hilary), of this town, has just been appointed sub-editor of Gwalia," the Welsh newspaper printed at Bangor in the Conservative interest., and one of the most ably conducted papers issued in the vernacular. The proprietors (including Lord Penrhyn, Major Platt and others) have just acquired the Welsh Coast Pioneer," and from being a violent Radical the paper has been converted into a staunch Unionist organ. Ratepayer writes to say that the Rhyl Council should engage married men—" some of them starving "-in preference to those who are unmarried, but who have been engaged. In the recent Cambridge Local Examination (Seniors) G T Trehearn, Rhyl, was the only boy in North Wales who passed with honours. He was a pupil of Sywell House School. Under the auspices of the Rhyl Band of Hope Union a temperance examination in the "Catechism of the Fourfold Pledge" will be held in Carmel Schoolroom on the 30th of April, particulars of which may be had from the secretary (Mr G Hughes, Elwy House). I We are within a measurable distance of the local Council election, whea the term of office of the following will come to an end East Ward- Messrs T D Jones and P J Ashfield West Ward —Messrs J H Ellis and Robert Oldfield South Ward—Messrs Percival Williams and C R Tayleur. One, if not two, of the retiring members will not, we are told, seek re-election. Intending new candidates would do well to be early in the field. The annual meeting of the Alexandra Hospital will be held at 3.30, in the Town Hall, on Monday, and the proceedings are open to the general public. We hear that Mr Edmund Hughes has purchased some admirably situated building land immediately beyond Elwy Hall, and which is capable of being developed by the erection of villa residences of a convenient size. The costs in the recent action over a local print- ing account, which resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs, with costs, amounted to £ 29, or £ 9 more I than the amount awarded; and in an endeavour to get them reduced the defendants only obtained relief to the extent of a few shillings. Defendants considered that it was rather hard that they should have to pay costs exceeding the amount of the award, but the only consolation they got from the learned judge was a reminder that such an occurrence was by no means uncommon.

St. Asaph Personal. The illness of Mr Henry Jones, butcher, has been causing much anxiety to his many friends, but it is con- fidently hoped that he will soon be fully restored to health. Mr Jones has been a familiar figure in the Yale of Clwyd markets for many years. Wesleyanism. A scheme for the erection of a new chapel, to take the place of the present building, is engaging considerable attention amongst the Wesleyans of ithe city, and it is hoped that it will take a practical tarn at no distant date. Yesterday evening a social gathering was held in aid of the fund, a substantial sum being realised.

ABOUT BOXING. In the good old days of the British army— days of the drill-sergeant's rattan and the lasli- the physical development of our soldiers received but scant attention (says the writer of an article entitled •' Boxing in the Army in Chums"). Clad in a tight, ungainly uniform, with choking stock and heavy headgear, Private Thomas Atkins had to master his arm-drills and parades or risk a court- martial and the triangles but, beyond that, his muscular training was left very much to take care of itself, binee then, however, we have learnt that to make active, smart athletes of; our soldiers is far more important than to cultivate a clockwork precision in their handling of arms. Gymnastics have become a vital part of their training, and by means of displays, assaults-at-arms, and athletic meetings the men are encouraged to take pride in their strength and skill. Among the various forms of physical training in the ranks, none has come to the front so strikingly of late as boxing. For a long while utterly neglected, it was afterwards introduced merely as a voluntary exercise, and only of recent years has it become an established fea- ture of every recruit's gymnastic course. Yet what t y finer training is there tor a man's pluck, agility, and endurance ? The prowess of Life-Guards- man Shaw, the pugilist, on the stricken field of Waterloo, should have taught the authorities the value to a soldier of the training given by the use of the gloves. The sight of a knot of raw recruits, or "rookies," as they are called at their first box- ing lesson is often too funny for words. Used an they may be to pummeling each other with the bare fists, these youngsters from field, and factory, and city slum have but little notion of clean hitting, and none whatever of guarding. Heads down. chests in, und arms wiidly waving, they rush at each other in- heroic resolve, become entangled in a futile hug, and with interlocked arms, tap each other feebly with the hampering gloves, until; the instructor's roar of "Break away, there ends the bout. The onlookers' comments are as amus- ing as the struggles of the boxers themselves, That's right, .J acle." sings out a barrack-room wit to a desperate pugilist who has evidently very vague ideas as to the region of the" belt"; that's fight, hit him in the calf and wind him A pair of flustered fighters are delightedly hailed as the boxing hens," and a lad who positively declines to come within range of his adversary's glove is ad- vised to have a quiet set-to in a corner all by him- self. But such rough chaff is taken good-naturedly; the boxers arc willing as well as plucky, aijd soon I learn to shape better. I

MR J H ELLIS AND THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE BENCH. The annaal dinner under the auspices of the Rhyl and District Licensed Victuallers' Association was held at the Queen's Hotel on Wednesday evening, when a representative company, under the presidency of Mr G H Slack, with Mr R Flint, chairman of the association, and Mr Jamieson, St Asaph, in the vice-chairs, partook of a substantial repast prepared by host Ryan. Amongst the guests were Councillors J !H Ellis, J.P., A L Clews, and P J Asbfisld, and Messrs Geo Perkins, F Wallis, J Burns, H Kunz, Wm Ellis, W J Gore, E Greenhouse,Sb Asaph, J Lang, J W Montgomery, Wm Evans, F Beech, J Maxwell, Gill, Abergele, A Webb, C Hubbard, W Flint, F P Arthur, R Roberts, St Asaph, J H Smith, Abergele, Mid- winter, G Nutter, Cropper, T 1) Bunn, W Robertson, R Hanlpn, F Teviotdale, and E W Parry, secretary of the association. The post prandial proceedings were prefaced with the customary loyal toasts, submitted in the most patriotic terms by the Chairman, who also gave "The Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations," which was acknowledged by Mr E W Parry. Councillor Clews, in proposing The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces," spoke in eulogistic terms of the valiant and successful services rendered by each line of the country's defences. Alluding to the Volunteer movement, which he warmly commended, he said he had a very vivid recollec- tion of marching orders under their friend Sergeant Wallis, over twenty years ago (applause). Mr Wallis, in responding to the toast, made special reference to the Volunteers. He was sorry to confess that there was not at the present time the enthusiasm for volunteering which existed amongst the middle class twenty years ago. That apathy was one of the country's greatest mistakes. It was to be regretted that the middle class generally did not appreciate the advantages of a disciplinary and self reliant traiaing which volun- teering afforded. Only when they were confronted with that beautiful (?) ideal of conscription would they lament the loss of such opportunities (hear, hear). The Lord Lieutenant and the Magistrates was proposed by Mr Jamieson, St Asaph, who remarked that the magistracy had a very difficult task to face in dealing with matters relating to the trade, but he felt sure that those duties would be discharged with full justice to the licensed victuallers, the temperance party, and the public generally (applause). Repudiation of Recent Allegations Against the Bench. Councillor Ellis, in response, said the magistrates were a body of gentlemen who were always anxious to extend the utmost justice to licensed victuallers. He though that the conduct of the local Benches in that respect would bear very avourable comparison with any in the country. He was sure that while the licensed victuallers of the district conducted their businesses on upright and straighforward principles, they need not fear any unfavourable attention from the magis- trates. The duties of a licensed victualler were very onerous and responsible. Especially was that the case at the present day, when the greatest possible vigilance and supervision were exercised, and it behoved every member of the trade to do his utmost to justify his existence by seeing that no member of the community was allowed to indulge himself to an extent that would disgrace the consumer as well as the vendor him- self. He had been very much struck by some remarks made at the last meeting of the Flintshire Police Committee, and he very much regretted he was not able to be present at that meeting to reply to some of those statements. Ac- cording to the reports of that meeting, there were members who accused the magistrates of ignoring the evidence of the police in cases in which publicans were charged with serv- ing drunken persons, and who said that I they were told by the police that the magistrates would not convict although the cases were strong enough for conviction. It would be very interest- ing if the Chief Constable were to investigate cases of that kind, so as to bring them to a head. It was all very well for members of a certain party to make an insinuation of the kind uttered at the Police Committee meeting. But he thought it was very different to prove that the magistrates had not always most fairly, carefully, and minutely gone into every case. He personally would be very surprised indeed if evidence was forthcoming to the effect that the allegations were correct. The magistrates realised that it was a very responsible thing to take a man's living away unless the evi- dence against him was absolutely clear. He did not think that the public would blame them if they gave the benefit of any doubt that might exist to the publican. Before the members of the aforesaid certain party made the allegations to which he had alluded, he thought they ought to bring evidence. It was unfair otherwise to charge the magistrates witn ignoring, as it were, prima facie evidence. Concluding, he said it behoved every member of the Rhyl Licensed Victuallers' Association to be as careful as he could as to the manner in which he conducted his business. The Chairman, in proposing The Rhyl and District Licensed Victuallers' Association," re- marked that his recollection of the trade dated back about 37 years. Then there was no such thing as a tied house, no such thing as a policeman set to watch a house, and no such thing as a pres- sure upon the business with the object of crushing it. In those days anyone could become a licensed victualler. But it was not so to-day. In 1906 everybody's character must be well investigated and vouched for before lie could obtain a licence. No other occupation was characterised by such scrutiny. If anything, he was prouder than ever of the licensed victuallers as a body. Whatever burdens had been imposed upon them-and the tendency of legislation of recent years had un- doubtedly been in the direction of putting a chock on the trade-they had borne them cheerfully and whatever trouble they might encounter in the future, he felt sure they would meet it bravely. The Rhyl Licensed Victuallers' Association had been doing modest, but useful work, and deserved the encouragement and support of all interested in the trade. "Treat us as Fellow Creatures. 21 The toast was acknowledged by Mr R Flint, who stated that for oyer a quarter of a century he had beeen actively indentified with the trade, and for some years he had been officially connected with the local association. He regretted that the association had not a stronger membership. The lesson that "unity is strength" had to be more thoroughly learned. Allu(^uS the legislature, he expressed a hope that the Government would find something more entertaining than the licens- ing question to tinker with. Speaking for the trade, he felt sure they did not for a moment wish to work in antagonism to the temperance party, the magistrates or the police- They were as deeply concerned for the welfare of the country as any other section of the community. He thought it time that chapel people found in the Scriptures more than the poor old licensed victualler to talk about. He did not think it quite just that at the ciose of a service those people should get up and say Well, what about this or that licensee ?" and put up their hands in favour of a resolution urging that the licensee should oe turned out. Nowadays the licensee had to be the most blameless man under the canopy of heaven. No other man's character was so closely investigated from year to year. If he made one blot in his book in a year, it practically meant breaking stones the next. If the Government, and the various ministers of religion, and the community generally would only leave them alone for a bit, and treat them as gentlemen and fellow creatures, it would be much more to their credit. Mr Cropper, late of Liverpool, in proposing The Town and Trade of Rhyl," said that as a new comer he regarded Rhyl as one of the healthi- est and best places around the coast, and he felt sure ic had the making of a very flourishing resort. Councillor Ashfield, on rising to respond, was greeted with the now familiar cry of "Are we I downhearted ?" which was promptly answered with an enthusiastic No He thought that at last they were really awaking to the fact that Rhyl possessed natural wares which could not be too widely known, and he was gratified to notice the increasing interest which the new Advertising Association was aroasing. 11 The Chairman's health was cordially toasted, on the proposition of Mr Gill, Abergele, and in res- ponding Mi Slack pointed out one or two respects in which there was room for improvement in order to enhance Rhyl'a popularity as a holiday resort. For one thing there was none too much civility. To his mind Rhyl was as yet a village, but he believed a great future lay before it. The Vice-Chairman was similarly honoured, on the proposition of Mr Midwinter. Mr Rogers proposed The Visitors" in happy terms, and in responding Mr Geo Perkins urged licensed victuallers to make more general use of the association. It was upon the licensed victuallers, not the brewers or the landlords, that the burden of the Compensation Act fell, and if they were not prepared to fight what he called an unjust Act they were not true to their colours. Mr Perkins also paid a well-earned tribute to the secretary, Mr E W Parry. j1 Other toasts included « The Prese," proposed by Mr Lang, and acknowledged by Messrs T B Mc Cormick and G W H Elwood, and The Host and Hostess," proposed by Mr Nutter, and acknow- ledged by Mr and Mrs Ryan. At intervals, songs- were rendered by Messrs R Hanlon, F Teviotdale, and E W Parry, Mr N Bibby acting as acco m panist.

Rhyl Choral Society SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF "THE CREATION." The Rhyl Choral Society gave their sixth annual concert yesterday evening. The work selected was Haydn's oratorio The Creation," and the Queen's Palace was thronged with an audience who z, followed the rendering with many manifestations of delight. The strength of the choir, with the band, totalled about 160, which number included the popular president, Mr NA J P Storey, High Sheriff of Flintshire. The principals were Miss Grace Hamilton, a charming soprano, who hails from the other side of the Atlantic Mr Evan Williams, the well-known Welsh- American tenor, who proved himself a great favourite here on the occasion of the National Eisteddfod of 1904 and Mr Ernest Groom, one of the leading baritones of the London concerts. In Mr Richard Bromley, Clerk of the Peace for Flintshire, the society have a conductor who has the capacity for insnirinsr his forces as to rat-c o really eiitliusiastic interesl it, their Nvork. This factor was abundantly apparent in the course of the performance, especially in such choruses as And the Spirit of, God," Awake the Harp," I he Heavens are Telling," and Achieved is the Glorious Work," the massive grandeur of the latter finding eloquent expression. The honours of the solo parts muse unquestionably be accorded to Miss Hamilton. Her interpretations of The Marv'lous Work" and "With Verdure Clad Avere very effective, and no more delightful rendering could have been desired than that which she gave of On Mighty Pens Uplifted." The outstanding feature of Mr Williams' performance Avas the recitative and air In native worth," which was a magnificent effort, and more than atoned for one or two items in which he scarcely did himself justice earlier in the evening. Mr Groom sang his numbers with much taste, albeit with con- siderable reserve. He was heard to best advan- tage in Rolling in Foaming Billows," which was gi ven in a very ar tistie manner. Under the able leadership of Mr Horace Haselden the well balanced orchestra rendered their part of the oratorio with very pleasing results, i ney also gave a splendid lead to the miscellaneous part- of the programme, with a most effective rendering of Ambrose Thomas' Ray- mond." The whole of the second part of the pro- gramme was in fact brilliantly rendered. Miss Hamilton's interpretation of the song, "Arioso" from "The Death of Joan of Arc," was very enthusiastically received. Mr Williams scored a great success with his rendering of the recitative and air Lend me your aid," and in response to an undeniable recall he sang with great artistic effect the English translation of that favourite Welsh song "Ar hyd y nos." Mr Herbert R Class, of London, gave two exceedingly clever pianoforte solos, following which Mr Groom sang with pleas- ing effect The Lute Player,'and shared with Miss Hamilton, the duet 11 Watchman, what of the night," which proved a very captivating item. The audience was of a very representative character,and not one,we feel sure, was in any way disappointed with the work of the local performers, whether vocalists or instrumentalists. As we have said before, the orchestra did all that was re- quired of them in a most effective manner. The constitution of the choir would be improved by the addition of more male voices, especially tenors, but where the members were lacking the singers worked with a will to atone for their numerical weakness. The choral work generally was of a very praiseworthy order, the the singers showing sympathy with their subject, and the attack was good. May the society's seventh annual performance prove as great a treat. The arrangements were carried out under the direction of Mr Richard Bromley, and the indefatigable secretary, Mr A W Lewis. The orchestra consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen — First violins: Mr Horace Haselden (Leader), Miss F. Adams, Miss Janet Drummond, Miss Gardiner, Frl H. Grossenbacher, Miss H. Hatton, Miss Gladys Lewis, Miss Edith Sheffield, Mrs E. E. Vaughan, Mr G. Baker. 2nd violins Mr Val Thompson (Principal), Miss B. Griffiths, Miss Phyllis Hues, Miss Daisy Talbot, Miss Margery Tatham, Miss Maud Wells. Violas Mr C. Lewis Jones (Principal), Mr J. Lloyd Williams. Violon- cellos Mr Hugh Moore (Principal), Miss Agnes M. Gamlin, Mr F. Geary. Contra Bass Mr J. Southworth (Principal), Mr Owen-Jones. Flutes Mr S. Hanley, Ilr T. Ingham. Oboes: Mr S. W. Whittaker, Mr F. S. Jenks. Clarionets Mr George Collins, Mr J. T. Roberts. Bassoon Mr A. J. Haslam. Horns Mr Ben Salkeld, Mr A. N. Other. Trumpets Mr Alec. Hall, Mr J. O. Vaughan. Trombones Mr Fisher, Mr Jackson. Tympani Mr R. E. Ellis.

Prestatyn. The Sandhills Right-of Way Question. After a series of animated debates in the Prestatyn Council Chamber on the question of enclosing a portion of the sandhills, thereby obstructing the old road leading thereto, the Council have, we understand, agreed to meet the wishes of Lady McLaren in the matter, her ladyship having no intention of interfering with the access of the public to the sandhills. Temperance Lecture. On Wednesday evening the Rev. J Hamer Lewis, Diocesan Inspector of Schools, delivered his popular lecture on the life of Archbishop Temple, before an ap- preciative audience in the Church Room. Congregational Chapel. A successful social gathering in connection with this place of worship was held yesterday, when tea was pro- vided by Mrs W Williams, Plastirion, and a miscellaneous entertainment followed. Bible Society. The annual public meeting in connection with the local branch of the Bible Society was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr H R Hughes, the newly appointed chairman for this year, presided, and the parent society was represented by the Rev J R Ellis, Bethesda, a well-known Wesleyan minister, who was the guest of the Vicar during his visit. The local ministers also took part in the proceedings. The C.L.B. Camp. An intimation has been received from Captain Crawley, of the Church Lads' Brigade, to the effect that Prestatyn has again been chosen for this year's encampment of the North-Western Division, and that, as was the case last year, the inspection will probably be undertaken bv a distinguished Army officer. The Surveyorship. On Wednesday evening the Prestatyn Urban District Council met to choose a Surveyor and Sanitary Inspector in succession to Mr Wm Thomas, who is relinq-iisliing that post to devote himself more fully to private duties. The only absentee was Mr W H Coward, who was kept away by his prolonged illness. About 80 applica- tions were received from various parts of the country, the post being worth L100 a year and requiring the exclusive service of the officer. Four candidates were interviewed—Messrs Charles Lloyd Roberts, who for the past ten years has been working under the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council; H T Taylor, Birkenhead; Fred Wilkinson, Atherstone and H Moody, Durham. Mr J P Linnell, sot) of Councillor Linnell, was also selected for an interview, but lie withdrew. On a vote being taken Mr Roberts received nine votes and Mr Taylor two, and ultimately the appointment of Mr Roberts was unanimously agreed to. Liberal Association. On Monday evening an enjoyable gathering took place in connection with the Prestatyn Liberal Association, Hospitality was dispensed by Mr and Mrs T Pennant Williams, and a varied musical programme was gone through.

Mold. Shire Horse Show. Two premiums of £ 50 each will be offered for two horses to travel the | Denbighshire and Flintshire Agri- cultural Society's districts during the seasen of 1906, and entries close on March 3, the show being held at Mold on the 7th.

St. Ann's F. C. v The Pickwicks. This match was played on St Ann's ground yes- terday afternoon. Thj game was evenly contested hroughout, and resulted in a draw of three goals each.

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The Boys' Brigade Hall was again well filled on Sunday afternoon, when under the presidency of the Rev J Pandy Williams a bright, programme was gone through, including an address by Mr W Rowlands, and solos by Mrs W Freeman and Mr E W Parry. St John's Men's Society. There was a good muster of members at last Friday evening's meeting of St John's branch of the Church of England Men's Sjciety, the Rev E M Richards presiding. The education movement formed the subject of discussion, it being intro- duced in an able paper by the Rev 0 J Davies, vicar of Prestatyn. Dealing with the history of elementary education, Mr Divies showed how the Church came to the rescue ,t iio nation, and what great sacrifices it had made for (.he education of the children of the past half century. Alluding to the forthcoming Education Bill, he "xpiessed a hope that it would prove a measure which would deal fairly with all parties. In the event of the Church being in any way improperly treated, it should not be a matter of surprise to anyone to find another passive resistance movement springing up, with the Archbishop of Canterbury at its head. The Vicar of Rhyl (Rev Thos Lloyd) and Mr T D Williams joined in the discussion, and a profitable evening terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar ot Prestatyn, on the motion of Mr A Greenstreet, seconded by Mr C Egarton. An admission service in connection with the branch, which is 25 members strong, will be held at St John's Church on Sunday next, after the ordinary evening service and next Friday the members will have a paper from the Rev E M Richards, the subject being "The Church's Seasons." Too Late, or Too Soon ? The subject put down for discussion on Monday evening last, in connection with the English Presbyterian Literary and Debating Sojiety was "A Vote of No Confidence in the Government," to be proposed by Mr D McLennan. The subject, however, wa3 not discussed, presumably through some miscalculation as to the date of the late Government's resignation, or possibly because the new Government must in fairness be given a chance. R. S. P. C. A. The Inspector for the North Wales Branch reports as follows for the month of January I beg to report that during the month of January 1 did duty at the following places in my district Llandudno, Llanrhos, Deganwy, Llandudno Junc- tion, Glan Conway, Mochdre, Bryndedwydd, Talycafn, Llanrwst, Penrhynside, Rhos-on-Sea, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, Llanddulas, Glasfryn, Abergele, Rhyl, Prestatyn, and St. Asaph. I attended the fairs held in Abergele and Llanrwst, and cattle sales in Tal-y- cafn, Llanrwst, and St Asaph, where I watched the driving of animals to and from, and their being trucked at railway sidings. Generally speaking, the treatment of the animals was satisfactory, but in some cases I had to caution those in charge for the unnecessary use of the stick. I visited several fields and open spaces, during severe weather, to see that animals were not improperly exposed. I investigated several complaints from the general public and reported the particulara to London. Three persons were convicted by the magistrates-two being for cruelty to a horse, and one for gross cruelty to a cat, by which the animal lost its life.—GEO. H. EAKINS. Football. Tu-morrow (Saturday), Rhyl are at home to Chester in a Combination fixture, and will be repre- sented as follows :-Goal, T M Jones backs, Jack Jones and Ogilvie halves, J Whitelock, W Roberts, Vernon Jones; forwards, R Hughes, G Glass, II Lapping, T Williams, and T Roberts. Mr Robert?, Crewe, will discharge the duties of leferee. Cricket. The following series of matches has been arran- ged in connection with the recently formed North Wales Counties Cricket Association, the object of which is to give a much needed stimulus to interest in the pastime in North Wales :-July 4, Flintshire v. Denbighshire, at Mold July 25 and 26, Denbighshire v Carnarvonshire, at Llandudno August 1 and 2, Denbighshire v Flintshire, at Llandudno; August 8 and 9, Flintshire v Carnarvonshire, at Mostyn; August 16 and 17, Carnarvonshire v Denbighshire, at Bangor; August 22 and 23, Carnarvonshire v Flintshire; at Llandudno. Musical Items. One of the artistes specially engaged for the Conway Choral Society's performance of The Mpssiah" on Wednesday evening last was Miss Nesta Jones, a great local favourite, who is making for herself a wide reputation as a contralto. The performance was of further local interest from the fact that the orchestra was furnished by our talented townsman, Mr Horace Haselden. This (Friday) evening Miss Nesta Jones is to take part in the performance of The Ten Virgins" at Denbigh. Animated Pictures at the Town Hall. On the last three days of this month (next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) there will be, without doubt, the most remarkable exhibi- tion of animated pictures which has yet been seen in Rhyl. On this occasion a special pro- gramme has been provided and will be shown with Electric light, by Mr Cheetham. The principal picture is one entitled British Industries: Sausage Making," and though the title as thus given is very short, it is claimed that the film is the longest in the world. It gives in its length of about half-a-mile a complete exposi- tion of the working of Messrs Palethorpe's Model Factory at Dudley Port, and the film has been obtained by their special permission, through the influence of Mr Sykes, their local agent. There are only two copies in existence of this remark- able film, and the one here (which is being exhib- ited in Mr Cheetham's window this week) has never been shown before. A number of comic pictures have been especially obtained for this exhibition only, and several pictures are being shown by special request, among them being The Royal Visit to Rhyl," No one should miss this great treat, as the opportunity may never occur again. Seats can be booked and tickets bought from both Mr Cheetham and Mr Sykes. Ic is interesting to note that this will be the last three- night entertainment in the Town Hall before being clossd for alterations. Our Citizen soldiers. On Saturday last the Rhyl Volunteers, under the command of Lieut. H R Holbeche, had a march out, accompanied by the Rhyl Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr David Owen. Conway has been selected for the annual encampment from August 4th to 11th. Cot Drunk and Lost his Money. At Rhyl Police Court on Wednesday, a hawker named William Edwards, whose address was given as 4 New Road, Holywell, was charged by P.C. Geo Lewis with drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Kinmel Street on Tuesday evening. Defendant confessed that he had no clear recol- lection of the affair, but he was certain of one thing, and that was that he was some shillings poorer than he was before the drink got the better of him. A fine of 2s 6d and 6s 4d costs was imposed, defendant promising not to give the police any trouble in future. Messrs Jno Foulkes and J H Ellis adjudicated. Ordered to Pay his Debts In Full. A young man named John Richard Williams, Gas St, Rhyl, applied to Sir Horatio Lloyd last Friday for an administration order. He stated that his debts amounted to 1:9, and included f4 4s due to a money lender, from whom he had borrowed E5 Iof which El had been repaid. The Judge said that he did not see why a young man like the applicant, owing only E9, should want his debts reduced. He did not like reducing debts, and the applicant would have to pay his in full at the rate of 4s per month. Commenting on the interest which the applicant appeared to be paying on the loan, he remarked that it seemed moderate for a money lender.—At the same court George Williams, cycle repairer, Sussex St, Rhyl, applied for an administration order respecting his k debts, amounting to £49. He made an offer of 109 in the £ at the rate of 5s per month. His Honour fixed the order at 6s per month. Christ Church. The Literary Society met on Monday evening, under the chairmanship of Mr T Harding Roberts, and a thoughtful and much appreciated paper on "Christianity and Commerce" was read by Mr LleAvelyn Roberts, 1 Brighton Road. In an animated discussion which followed part was taken by Messrs Isaac Batho, G P Smith, F C Tailby,W Freeman, J W Jones, Ciradoc Williams, W R Reed and others.—At Wednesday's tfH, Mrs Godfrey Parry played the part of hostess to a large company A substantial amount in aid of the Ladies Fund was realised, and Mrs Parrv was cordially thanked for her hospitality, on the motion of the Rev J Pandy Williams. Death of a retired Police-Inspector. The death occurred, at his residence. 25 John Street, Rhyl, on Friday last, of Mr Robert Kitchen, an ex-inspector of the Northampton- shire Constabulary. He had reached t'w advanced age of 80 years, and bad beeu in failing health for some little time past. He came to Hbyl about thirty vears ago, on his retirement fiom the police force, owing to ill-heaith, and though he never fully recovered his former mbastness, he was so much benefited by the change that he decided to remain here. He was twice married, and much sympathy will be felt for the young wile and child who are left to m >urn his loss, The funeral took place on Monday, ths pI lee of interment being the old cemetery adjoining Giadslo ie Bridge, where deceased's first wife was buriVJ. The Rev J Pandy Williams ;.{S.;iated, deceased having at one time been an office bearer ot Christ Church. Besides relatives and immediate friends, tbe cortege included a posse of the local police, mIrIer Inspector Pearson, who attended to pay a tribute of respect to deceased's long connec- tion with the constabulary. Sudden Death. Mr Robert Bardsley, Whalley Range, proprietor of the Avell-known firm of Jewsberry and Brown, aerated water manufacturers, Ardwick Green, died somewhat suddenly at the North Wales Hydto on Tuesday morning. Mr Bardsley was taken ill on Sunday, when visiting a friend, and had to ba conveyed to the Hydro in a cab. Dr Moreton Prichard was at once in attendance. The cause of death is attributed to angina pectoris. Mr Bardsley was a prominent Plymouth "Brother." Rhyl County Court. Summonses against persons residing out of the district tor the next Court, March 16th, must be entered not latsr than the 24th inst, and those against persons residing in the district not later than Tuesday next. The Pier. It will be a disappointment to many, especially to those men who have for many weeks been expecting a job on the new pier, that we are unable again this week to state anything definitely as to the time when any operations will be com- menced. Whist. Last week's whist tourna-meat at the Rhyl Con- stitutional Club resulted in a win for Mr T D Williams, the runner-up being Mr S Hay. There were twelve competitors. On Wednesday evening last another tournament was held. Sixteen mem- bers competed, and the result tvas a victory for Mr C E Totty, Mr T D Williams being second best this time. Royai Alexandra Hospital. On Monday an excellent dramatic and musical entertainment was given at the Hospital by the pupils of St.. Mary's Convent High School, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were present. All the parts were admirably sustained, both in the play of Marie the Savoyard," and Mathilde d'Ormonde," and between the acts some very nice instrumental and vocal music was given. Monday was an exceedingly wet and stormy evening, and the Superior, Sisters and pupils are warmly thanked for their kindness in venturing out in such weather, and for the great amount of trouble they took to make the enter- tainment successful. The Superior kindly sent a present of a large case of oranges and a supply of leeks, both of which are most acceptable. On Wednesday, Mr A Martin and a number of friends kindly entertained the patients with music, coujaring, and phonograph selections. The humorous songs aroused much laughter, and all the performers took a great deal of trouble to please their audience. The following gifts have been received and are gratefully acknowledged :—Books and illustrated papers, the Countess of Dandonaid, Mr Bevington, Masters Reggie and Frank Lawson, Miss Taylor. The following letter was received with some very nice books from two former patients:— F. and T. are sending some of our picture books, if you will accept them for the children in the Hospital, hoping they will help to make them as happy as we were in the Convalescent Home." The "Pearl." Another most successful year's business has been done by the Pearl Life Assurance Co., Ltd., as the published report for 1905 very convincingly proves. Its rapidly increasing popularity is shown by the fact that the income has increased by nearly 50 per cent during the past four years, while during the same period the total assets were doubled- truly a most encouraging rate of progress. Its unquestioned stability is further guaranteed by the fact that a valuation of the business up to Dec. 31 last shows a surplus of C560,870, after providing for all liabilities, and meeting during the past year 66989 claims representing a total of 9461,743 lis. All information relating to the Pearl will be readily furnished to local enquirers on application to the courteous district superintendent, Mr G Church, Lake Terrace. An Accountant's Bankruptcy. At Walsall Bankruptcy Court, before NTrRezistrar Clarke, Wm Henry Evans, Wednesbury, came up for his examination. He was described as an auctioneer and accountant, formerly in business at Colwyn Bay and Rhyl, and also as carrying on the business of brick manufacturer as The Green Brick and Limestone Co," Wednesbury. His statement of affairs showed liabilities £ 551 3s 3d, assets X5 10s 2d, deficiency X545 13s Id Examined by Mr S Wells Page (official receiver), lie said it was in 1900 he commenced as an auctioneer and acountant at Cojwyn Bay, and was there about two and a half years. He opened a branch office in Queen St, Rhyl. So far as his memory served him, the rent was about £ -2o! —Are you sure it was not X80 ? I should not think so, sir.-At any rate you did not pay the rent ? No, Mr Green, a solicitor and I took it between us.— As a matter of fact did you do auy business ? I had one sale tbere.- When you left Rhyl did you ever communi. cate with your landlord ? No, sir I had nothing to pay him with.—Have you paid the debts you owed in Colwyn Bay ? Well, sir, my goods were seized and sold.—You are an accountant, do you mean tQ say you have not kept an account of what you owed in Colwyn Bay ? No, sir.—Why not ? Well, i suppose, because I had no assets and nothing to pay them with.—s to his subse- quent transactions as a brick manufacturer, he said he had no practical knowledge of brick making, but hoped to realise money by making cheap bricks. He gave the lease as security to the Bank for an overdraft of flOO and the guarantors eventually closed upon him. The examination was adjourned. Convent School Successes. We have received the following list of prize-winners in connection wi h St Mary's Convent School, Rhyl School Examination. Kindergarten division, B Davies, B Iserief, K Birmingham, Master May. Preparatory division, M May, K Keatinge, E Leech, E Conollv, L -,ureell, S Plunkett-Dilloo. Preliminary division, M Sarson, B Stephenson, N Bate. Junior division, N Sarson, E Corcorar. Senior Division, B Leech, A Stephenson. Oxford Locals (preliminary), L Dunder-, dale, L Purcell. (Junior), I' O'Connell, C Daly (Senior), D Conolly. Higher Local (Modern Historv)* F Dunderdale, G Mulligan, religious Knowledge 1st Class Honours, G Mulligan, London College of Music (Elementary division), Pass, C Daly. 1st Cltss Honours, H Leech. Religious Knowledge (examiner, Rev Fr Fish, S.J.), S Purcell, K Keatinge, S Plunkett- Dillon, N Bate, B Stephenson, L Dunderdale, M Casey, E Leech, T O'Connell, F Dunderdale, G Mulligan- Awards were also given to G Slaghmuylders, M Goethals. B Van Doorstaer, M Casey, K Tierney, N Bate, C Lambe, A Lambe, H Birmingham, A Birmingham, R Norris,C Callaghan, W Roberts, D Roberts, Another Loan. 1" 'I i''i -r. Another Local government coard enquiry is to be held at Rhyl on Friday, March 9th, relative to an application by the Council for sanction of a loan of f500 for isolation hospital purposes. St Thomas' Sunday School. The new year treat to the scholars of St Thomas' Sunday School was given yesterday, when a merry time was spent in the Church House. With the Rev T Jenkins as master of ceremonies and a band of willing helpers, the proceedings passed off an ith much success. The tea tables were presided over by Mrs Payne, Miss Wild, Miss Gertrude Roberts, Miss Evans, Morlan Park, Miss Roberts, Highfield Park, Miss Bailey, and Miss Williams, Highfield Park, a helping hand also being rendered by Mr Gwilym Humphreys. The distribution of prizes which followed was undertaken by Mrs Lloyd, of the Vicarage, to whom a vote o thanks was accorded, on the motion of the Rev T Jenkins, who apologised for the absence of thq Vicar, who is in London. The final stage of the proceedings was a miscellaneous entertainment, in which instrumental items were contributed by Miss Mildred Williams, Miss Grace Taylor, and Mr Jno Rhodes, a recitation by Miss Daisy Saviker, and songs by Miss R Roberts, Miss Doris Watson, Miss Mabel Keen, Miss Davies, Master T Radcliffe, and Messrs Jno Hughes, and J S Chlild wick.

PRESERVATIVE 1 TOOTH PASTE. Prepared by T- M. IDAVI ES 'JJ CHEMIST, BODFOR STREET,1 RHYL, :.In Pots-Is. each. A Gentleman said yesterday—" I have used your Tooth Paste for nearly fifty years." Another one writes-Please send-me 1 doz. Tooth Paste, as before .11-F.C.S. & F.T.C. Another writes—"Send by early post 8 pots as usual." You had better, try it. Nitiinl Tslepiaas No 0137 Telephone No. 2, Rhyl. Telegrams—ELLIS, Rhy WHISKY Worth Drinking. ELLIS'S- V.O.G. Vatted Old Clenlivet. THE FINEST PROCURABLE. ASK FOR, and see that you get: ELLIS'S RED DRAGON BRAND Fall Price Lists of Wines, Spirits, Ales, Stout, Mineral Waters, &c., &c., on application to J. H. Ellis ll&12Water-st, Rhyl H. A. STEER, WINE MERCHANT 73 High Street, Rhyl. (ear the Fountain) GeLD LABEL HIGHLAND WHISKY As supplied tt, COL. r'07?NlflALLIS WEST, Ritt7bin Castle during the visit of EJ1 KING ED WAR Vlf May, 1898. Special Value in Clarets CHATEAU MOUTON D' ARM AIL H ACQ, Grand Vin- aje 1900, ISs per doz. CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE (Sarget) Vintagel900 4s per doz. VIX ORDINAIRE (Selected), 12s. dozen. MOET & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE, 65s. doz. bottles 36s. doz. half bottles. BASS'S ALES, in 9 and 18-gallon Casks,from 1-per gallon Do. PALE ALE, at Is Sd per gallon. GUINNESS' DUBLIN STOUT, in Cask and Bottle. KING EDWARD VII. Liqueur Quality, very old SCOTCH WHISKY, guaranteed Pure Malt. Distilled in Scotland from the finest Malted Barley. JOHN JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKY WREXHAM LAGER BEER Bud: Co's Light Bottl' g Ale: Imperial Pints, 2 6per doz Half Pints, 1 6 per doz Soarkling Saumur; finest extra quality. Made and fermented on exactly the same principle as the nest Champagnes Recommended with the utmost confidence to the connoisseur and invalid Bottle 488 doz Hatf Bottles 21s rlilgum- ''Steer. Rhyl." Telephone-No 3 Pri.ceList ,n Amlication. BOBDINGTON'S CLEARANCE SA L E. LAST WEEK. GOODS Marked Still Lower. DQNT MISS IT. 1 28 Queen Street.

THE KING'S SPEECH. The sensational does not appear in the Speech from the Throne with which his Majesty opened Parliament. It gives just the sort of programme one would have imagined from a Government which crept into office through fraudulent mis- representation that had been disproved by every one. Conservative or Radical, who has had the opportunity of beholding y I Chinese labour in operation in fSouth Africa. It is a programme designed to tickle the palate of expectant Radicals of the wilder sort, and to soothe the alarmed susceptibilities of the tamer species. Nationalists are bought off with the assurance of concessions which can be given without recourse to legislation. The present constitutions of the Transvaal and Orange River States are to be withdrawn and responsible self- government is to be granted. That is a procedure to which Mr Chamberlain took no more formidable objection than to remind Ministers that they would be held responsible for any consequences that might arise from their action. The legislative programme is of the character which implies an intention of keeping the House of Commons pottering about an indefinite number of measures, as to which no expectation of their passing can be entertained. The Education Bill Trades Unions Bill, Compensation Bill, Equalisation of Rates Bill and Employ- ment Bill are placed in the first category of Bills which the Government hope to pass, and will probably try to pass, but most probably will fail to pass. In the second category are seven other Bills which may probably be regarded as Parliamentary playthings, to fill up time. THE PARTY MEETING AND THE LEADER. No Conservative Leader has had a more flattering tribute, or from a more repre- sentative gathering, than that Mr Balfour ZD ZD received at the great Party meeting, which, by resolution, unanimously re- corded its unabated confidence in his Leadership. It was the largest Party meeting that has ever been held. Six or seven hundred Conservatives and Liberal Unionists were present, including not only members of both Houses of Parlia- ment, but also candidates defeated at the General Election. It is true there were some doubts as to the wisdom of the fiscal policy decided upon, and they were ex- pressed by an influential but small minority. HappiJy the doubters pro- fessed frank and earnest agreement with the general policy of the party and personal confidence in the Leader. It is, therefore, as a practically united party that the Conservatives go into opposition.

DEATH. WIIYTK.—On Sunday, the 18th inst., at her residence, 61 West Parade, Rhyl, Miss Mary Freeman Whyte, in her 78th year.—No flowers by request. IN MEMQRIAM. In loving memory of my dear son. Williami Thomas Hughes, No 1 Warren Road, who died Feb. 19th, 1901, aged 20, and was interred at the Rhyl Cemetery, Feb. 23rd, 1901. "Gone, but not forgotten by his dear mother."