Rhyl Journal

A CLAIM FOR FACTS. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman has capitulated to the insistence of his Welsh supporters, and has now himself announ- ced that "Welsh disestablishment remains an integral part of the legislative pro- C, gramme of the Liberal party, and will be dealt with at the first available oppor- tunity." It is strange indeed that, such being the case, neither the Prime Minister nor any other member of the Government, not even excepting Mr Lloyd-George, should have made any allusion, either director indirect, to disestablishment in their recent election addresses. This is sufficient in itself to show that the subject was not before the country at the General Election, and to justify the House of Lords in interposing its suspensory veto if and when a bill for disestablishing and disendowing the four dioceses of the Church of England in the Principality comes before them. But we predict that more than one session of Parliament will have passed before such a Bill comes before their lordships, and the interval of time should be occupied by Churchmen in putting their case before the country and edu- cating the electorate. The first thing necessary is to get at the real facts, as distinguished from the statements of partisans which do duty for facts. For instance, the statistics recently published by Mr Howard Evans, the editor of the "Liberator," which have gone the round of the papers, and the arguments he founds upon his figures, require careful examination before ac- ceptance. Examining in some detail Mr Howard Evans' statements, and taking the Registrar-General's figures for 19u3—the latest published-we find that the popu- lation of Wales was, according to the last census. 2,033,287, and the number of births was 66,141. A reference to the official year book of the Church shows that 22,492 baptisms were reported as taking place in the same period, and the report docs not include the total number. We may therefore assume that not only •54 per cent. of the new population become definite Church members by baptism, but that a similar proportion of married adults support the Church by the very fact of bringing their infants to baptism. Thirty-four per cent of the population is 691,320. Again, if we turn to the mar- riage returns in the same Blue-book we tind that of 16,256 marriages no less than 5,1;)\) were celebrated in church, and only 4.579 in Nonconformist buildings. Op- ponents may bay that many Nonconform- ists are married in church, but this aiaiply provt,- the twu poiuis which we are now concerned to make-viz., that the Nonconformists do not regard the Church as an alien, and that the Noncon- formist sects have only a very loose hol,l over large numbers of their nominal adherents. This analysis is, we venture to think, efficient to prove tjlat if the case for i Welsh disestablishment is to be supported by figures they will have to be of a more reliable and demonstrable nature than those upon which we have been com. menting. As Liberationists appeal to figures, by figures let them stand but the Church-and, indeed all fair-minded people—ought to insist very strongly that before introducing such a revolu- tionary measure as Welsh disestablish- ment the State should ascertain by official and impartial inquiry the true facts as to religious belief and the real desires of the Welsh people as distinguished from those of the political and sectarian agitators who speak in their name.

St. Asaph Churchmen and the Education Question. On Monday evening a public meeting was held at the St Asaph National Schools, under the aus- pices of the local branch of the Church Detence Society. Mr Harold Edwards presided over an influential gathering, his supporters on the plat- form including the very Rev Dean Pryce, the Rev J P Lewis, vicar of Conway Colonel Howard, C.B., Major R W Williams-Wynn, D.S.O., and Captain Wrigley. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said the meeting had been arranged for the purpose of considering the education question. He was very glad to have the privilege of being present at such a meeting. Whatever the future might bring forth, certain principles by which they as Churchpeople set great store were at stake, and he thought they ought to do everything in their power to under- stand exactly how far they could go in the interests of fair play and moderation. It was their business to understand exactly what those principles were by which they had to make a clear and definite stand (applause). Alluding to the speaker of the evening, the Rev J P Lewis (the vicar of Conway), he felt sure that Mr Lewis was so well known by his speeches and writings on the education question that no introduction from him (the Chairman) would be necessary (applause). One thing which was clearly not in the category of the Chairman's duties was the airing of his own views. But he thought he ought to say something about the objects of that meeting (applause). They all knew that the Government was at the present moment engaged in arranging the principles and details of the Education Bill which was shortly to be brought before Parliament. The avowed object of that bill was to alter certain principles and clauses laid down by the Education Act of 1902. He believed that most of them were agreed in thinking that some alteration of that Act was desirable and even necessary. It must be perfectly obvious to all that a discussion on this subject at the present stage was bound to be limited, because it was impossible to suggest a policy for a bill probably already drafted, and they could Dot criticise what they did not know. This bill, whatever form it was going to take,was bound to affect certain principles which they regarded as vital,—the principle of religious instruction in their schools, the principle of parents being granted the right to have their children taught their own religion, and of reasonable facilities being given for that teaching. Holding those principles, they were opposed to a purely secular system of educa- tion, because they believed that irreparable evil would rtsult from a purely secular system of educa- tion. They believed that the State endowment of undenomintttionalism was the endowment of one creed at the expense of all the others. In sticking to the principles he bad laid down, all that they as Churchmen asked was simple justice *nd equal treatment for allj(applause). Those were the principles which must be affected by the coming Education Bill, and it was well for them to understand them thoroughly, and be prepared to defend them if defence became necessary (ap- plause). When changes seemed to be the oider of the day aind the cry of reform filled the air, it was very clear that they as Churchmen should do their best to realise the dangers ahead, and try to see that those changes or reforms did not lead to destruction or robbery (applause) The Rev J I' Lewis, in the course of a stirring speech in English and Welsh, on the subject of religious instruction in day schools, said it was high time that Churchmen were awaking. They had been sleeping too long, and while they had been asleep their opponents had been very busy leavening the country with their ideas. Their great trouble as Churchmen was to correct the misre- presentations which had been spread all over the country in regard to the Education Act of 1902. Having exposed many of the misrepresentations of that Act, he proceeded to emphasise the increas ing need of definite religious instruction in the day schools, and concluded with an eloquent appeal to Church people to stand firmly by the principles enumerated by the Chairman. Tha following resolution was carried unani- mously, on the proposition of Major R W Williams Wynn, seconded by Colonel Howard: That this meeting trusts that any amendment of the Education Act of 1902 will respect the right of parents to have their children instructed in their own faith, such religious instruction to be given in school hours, by teachers in regard to whom there is some real assurance that they believe what they teach. And that copies of this resolu tion be sent to the Right Hon. Augustine Birrell, M.P., President of the Board of Education, and Howell Idris, Esq., M.P. for Flint Boroughs." An enthusiastic meet'ng terminated with a cordial vete of thanks to the Chairman and Vicar of Conway, on the motion of the Dean, seconded by Captain Wrigley.

Flint New Town Clerk. When Mr Henry Taylor, F.S.A., of Chestar, placed his resignation as Town Clerk in the hands of the Flint Town Council the other day, it was generally expected that Alderman Thomas W Hughes, of Coleshill, would receive the appoint- ment. Such has proved the case. At a full meeting of aldermen and councillors, at a. Veneral Turposes Committee on Monday, the Mayor (Aid J L Muspratt) presiding, it was unanimously resolved to recommend the Town Council to con- firm the appointment of Aid T W Hughes as Town Clerk of the ancient borough. Mr Hughes' consent to accept the appointment was received by the committee with applause. Mr T W Hughes is the senior of the firm of Messrs Hughes and Hughes, solicitors, of Flint and Connah's Quay, and resides at Coleshill, in the borough of Flint. For twenty years he has been on Flint Town Council, and for over ten years of that period he has been an alderman. He was Mayor of the borough in 1902 and 1903, and has filled the chairs of the different committees. He is a County Councillor and Vice- Chairman of the Flintshire Constitutional Associa- tion, and hon secretary of the Flint Conservative Club, and one of the chief organisers of the Flint Public and Refer°nc° Library

Ruthin. Death of Mr Wm. Leathes. On Wednesday morning, at the Bull Hotel, Denbigh, the death occurred suddenly of Mr William Leathes. He attended the market as usual, but complained that he did not feel very well. He entered the Bull Hotel in company with Mrs Leathes, soon after twelve, and chatted there cheerfully with Mr Howatson, a friend of his, and others, for some time. After- wards he said he felt sick. He fell on one side and was carried upstairs, but before he could be placed on a bed he had expired. Mr Leathes was a native of Whitehaven, but came to North Wales as farm manager to the late Colonel ayiGr Leyland in 1862, and subse quently settled as a former, first at Garthgynan, and afterwards at Wern Fawr. He was well known as a valuer and an authority on agriculture.

Mold. BromfleM Hall Sale. Mr Charles P Sheffield conducted a very important aa'e of household appointments and the major portion of the contents of Bromfield Hall, Metd, on Thursday last, iho elite of the neigh- bourhood honoured the auctioneer with their presence,and all the principal dealers in hioh-cltas furniture and antiquities from Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Shrewsbury &c, were in i evidence. The sale commenced at 11 o'clock prompt, the bidding was spirited throughout, and owing to the businesslike maccer in which Mr Sheffield wielded the hammer, the ¡f;t lot was offered at 4 o'clock,which enabled purchasers from a distance to arrive home iu good time. The sale was acknowledged by all to be the most success- ful held in the neighbourhood toe many years,and both Mr Summers and the auctioneer are to be congratulated upon the result. New Education Offices- The opening of the new county education offices1 at Mold will be performed by the Chairman of the Flintshire County Council, at 2.15 p.m. UWBonow. Fifteen minutes earlier the UDyeü. ing of the memorial portrait of the late Mr R LI e Jones will take placa in the Council Chamber, lo At 2 30 o'clook there is to be a meeting in the I Town Hall, where Dr T J Macn-imara, M.P., t will deliver an address on The Futare of f Welsh Education." At this meeting addresses 1 will be delivered by the Lord Bishop of St Asaph, Mr J Herb rt Lpwis, M P., Mr T H W Idris, M.P., the Chairman of the Chester Education Committee (Alderman H T Brown), and others. The cbair will be taken by the Chairman of the Flintshire Education Committee From 4.15 to 6 o'clocli the Chairman of the Flintshire County Council and Mrs Summers will hold an At home" at the county buildings

Pig Money Dispute. SINCULAR COUNTY COURT CASE. At Caerwys Fair on Boxing-day, William Gough Roberts, dealer, of the Railvay Hotel, Denbigh, bought some pigs from Abel Jones, the bailiff of Hendre Fawr, Rbuallt, St Asaph. The purchase money was L5 8s, but a dispute aro-e, it being alleged that the amount paid was f2 short, with the result that L3 8s, was returned to Roberts, who on Tuesday, at Holywell County Court, claimed the balance of .£2, and i I loss caused by the transaction, from Jones. The story told for the plaintiff was that the bargain was struck and the defendant paid 15 8s in the Cross Foxt-s yard. The defence was that after the bargain was struck and 2s deposit given, plaintiff and another man entered full force into the yard, said to defendant Here's the pig money," laid it on the palm of his hand, and disappeared. De- fendant hesitated to reckjn up how much the pig" came to, and did not count the money, but held it in his hand. Going outside the yard, he met his mistress. Then he counted the money and found he bad ODly £ i 8s, instead of .£5 8s. Witnesiii-s were called on either side, and Miss Hughes, defendant's employer, said Jones had been her bailiff for 23 years, and she would rather have his character clear than the money. She had every faith in him, and did not believe he bad lost the money. His Honour said he could not see there was any ground to impute dishonesty to either side, but he did think the defendant appealed some- what careless that he did not count the money the moment he got it. It was possible defendant might have dropped a couple of sovereigns in the yard. He could not impute any dishonesty to either side, and gave judgment for X2 2s. He did not see there was any claim for loss on the transaction made out.

St Asaph. Clee Party. Several musical members of the St Asaph Con- stitutional Club have formed a glee party. Mountain Side Ablaze. St Asaph still stands intact in spite of the impression which got abroad on Monday night to the effect that the city was in flames. The fierce glare which lighted the city that night- almost rendering the lighting of street lamps unnecessary—was certainly not to be regarded with equanimity by anyone not "in the know." But those persons who hurried up High Street only to find when they reached the top almost breathless that they had had a wild goose chase will consider themselves a little wiser the next time such a thing occurs. The cause of the phenomenon was the burning of the large ac- cumulation of gorse bushes, &c, on the hills in the neighbourhood of Rhuallt. The blaze, which was visible for several miles around, was an awe-inspiring sight for some time. Deaths. We regret to record the deaths of two well- known citizens and personalities, both of whom were closely connected with the Cuhedral for many years. It is a singular coincidence that they should have died on the same day, namely, Tuesday. Mr Charles Tomkinson, of Chester Street, was 56 years of ape, and had been associated with the city for the greater portion of the life. For upwards of a quarter of a century he served as alto in the Ca, hedral hoir, and with the celebrated Lay Clerks' Quartette rendered greatly valued assistance at many concerts and parties in the neighbourhood. He was for many years sub postmaster for St Asaph, wheh is under Rhyl. Of late years he had devoted his time to the business of a hairdresser and tobacconist and dealer in fish- ing tackle. He was of a genial disposition, and and will be much missed. He leaves a widow and large family.—The other death was that of Mr Miles R Partington (junr). For a number of years he:had been tenor at the Cathedral, and he was also connected with the Probate Office. With his late father he carried on an extensive business as an accountant, and he held many important appointments as auditor. Like his father, he was an Lenthusiastic Conservative, succeeding him as secretary of the St Asaph Constitutional Club and as local registration agent. Some few months ago his father and mother died, and he had been laid up for several weeks, although it was not expected that his end was so near. The funeral 01 Mr Tomkinson takes place to-day (Friday), and that of Mr Partington will be to-morrow. It is expected that the latter will be interred in the Cathedral grounds, a right claimed by all lay clerks. Much sympathy is felt for both families, especially for Miss Partington, who has suffered three heavy berevaements in about as many months. Mr Partington was 50 years of age, and altogether had served in the Cathedral choir for 34 years. He was immensely popular with all classes. Concert. On Thursday evening last an excellent concert was held at the Wesleyan Chapel in aid of the new chapel and schoolroom scheme. Rev J LI Huehes presided. The artistes who took part discharged their duties in an admirable manner, amongst them being Misses Hughes and Handscomb (pupils of Miss Lillie Evans, Rhyl), who delinhted the assem- bly with their pianoforte duets Miss and Masters S and R Edwards, Rhyl, who fairly brought the house down with their trios Miss Annie Davies, Miss H L Evans, Denbigh Miss Cissie Roberts and Mr E Barlow, St. Asaph, vocalists. The St. Asaph Juvenile Prize Choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr E Lloyd Simon, and the newly formed Male Voice Choir, under the leadership of Mr W Kyffin Hughes, acquitted themselves in a praise- worthy manner. The accompanist was Mr Gwilym Parry, County School, Denbigh. The Smithfield. A capital entry has already been made for Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons' sale at the Smith- tield on Thursday next, the entries totalling close upon 2,000 head uf stock reared upon the principal farms of the Vale.

Rhuddlan. Middlehurst's Reliable Garden Seeds may be had at W. H. DAVIES', The Stores. Catalogues on appli. cation. Tea and Conoert. The annual tea given by Mr C W Jones, C.C, to the members of the Rhuddlan C.M. Band of Hope 'ook place on Tuesday in the C.M Schoolroom. The guests, who numbered close upon 100, were catered for on a very hospitable scale, and their wants were admirably attended to by the lady workers of the Band of Hope. A miscellaneous concert Allowed the tea. Mr C W Jones presided, and a capital programme was gone through, the contributions by the children's choir, unds- the leadership of Mr Wm Edwards, being particularly pleasing.

Abergele. County School. The annual distribution of prizes in connection with Abergele County School took place yesterday. The Rev Thos Parry, J.P., C.C., presided over a large gathering of scholars, parents, and friends.— The Headmaster (Mr J Williams), in the course of a most encouraging report, urged the necessity of a reduction of fees if the intermediate schools were to tap the best brains of the country. The present- day tendency was to increase fees. He was pleased to see that the correspondence between Mr Acland and Mr Birrell indicated that the Government grant. would probably be increased.—The honours and reward list for the past year was a very lengthy one. Ihe i'rw?LJ were distributed by Mr Tom John, president of the ^Tatknal Union of Teachers, who afterwards delivered an interesting address on "Patriotism in Education." In the course of hie remarks, Mr John congratulated the governors of the school on the excellent work of of the past y^nur. He was particularly pleased that the school waa Speisg carried on in keeping with the best national Spirit and traditions. With regard to the queitioa of feesyie said it was important they should be fixed so that they would be within the reaqh of all the workers..In Cfeneva, the fees ranged from 15s to £ 2 8s, according to ape. He'did not suggest that all childrershould! receiye Ja secondary education, but a ey&em ofj ducation lost its purpose from a national point f view unless it provided that the best lossible talent and ability in the country waa j jeing lifted to its highest opportunities. The ees at that school, of 1:6. were far ;oo high (hear, hear). The best and brightest schools in the country were those at whiah the feeB were the lowest, because there they had a wider choice of pupils. It was their duty as patriots to put every possible facility in the way of developing the talent that was in the school. He urged the importance of education from the national point of view, alluding to the advances made by Germany, America and Japan.

The Appeal to the Electors. The tpn c&ndidates for six seats on the l-lhyl Urban District Council which become vacant next month have entered upon their respective cam- paigns with much determination, and canvassing is the order of the day. As we pointed out last week, when dealing with the qualifications of each nominee, the electors have a splendid choice, and we trust, that they will not fail to make the vote next Monday week a thoroughly representative one No particular issues have so far been raised, and the contest promises to be one of friendly rivalry throughout. As the election addresses which we publish this week testify, all the candidates can claim an intimate knowledge of the town's affairs, based on a long and close connection with the town and whatever may be the issue, the ratepayers should not have any cause for regret. Of course, all the candidates cannot succeed but if faithfulness counts for anything, there ought to be no doubt about the re-election of the retiring members. Their rivals are, however, men of un- doubted ability and well deserving of a trial. As a matter of fact Mr Taverner is by no means a stranger to the work of the Council, having for eleven years served on the old Board. We hope next week to deal more fully with the claims of the candidates. Much sympathy will be extended to Mr Wallis in the bereavement which has be- fallen him on the eve.of hip campaign, by the death of hia mother.

Welsh Baptist Chapel. The annual social given by the young ladies of the congregation was held in the schoolroom yesterday evening, and was well attended. The Rev Dr Parry presided, and the contributions to a very pleasing programme included a pianoforte solo by Miss Lillie Evans (who discharged the duties of accompanist for the evening), recita- tions by Miss Hildred Roberts and Miss Maggie Roberts, a duet by Misses Jennie & Nellie Roberts, songs by Mr Robert Jones, Miss Louie Williams, and Miss Beatrice White, gramophone selections by Mr Tom Jones, and a pianoforte duet by Miss May Parry and Miss Olwen Jones. There were also impromptu speaking and other competitions. A capital tea was provided, and a satisfactory amount was realised by the collection. The promoters of the gathering and the chairman and artistes were warmly thanked for their services, on the proposi- tion of Mr Robert Jones, seconded by Mr Tom Jones.

Death. We regret to announce the death of Mr Henry Lloyd, of 42 Crescent Road, which occurred on Wednesday, at the great age of 93 years. Deceased, who was probably Rhyl's oldest inhabitant, was, we understand, the first builder to set up business in the town. He was also one of the founders of the local Welsh Baptist cause, of which he was a deacon for many years. He was held in deservedly high esteem by a wide circle of acquaintances, and though he had not of late years taken any very active part in matters in which he was interested,he will be much missed. Until the death of his wife in August last, at the age of 7S years, which was a great blow to him, he had enjoyed fairly good health. In fact he was able to get about till within the last fortnight. The funeral takes place on Monday next and will be of a public character, the place of interment being the new town cemetery.

DEATH. PARTINt:To:On the 20th inst, at Bronwylfa Square, St Asaph, M ileB Rlph, aged ,")0. Funeral at the Cathedral on Saturday, 24 th, at 2.30. March 22nd, at Hope Villa, Penyffordd, near Mold, Mary Annie Cox, late of Rhyl and Prestatyn, aged 71 years. LLOYD—March 21st, at 42 Crescent Road, Rhyl, in his 94th year, Henry Lloyd, joiner. The funeral will take place on Monday, at 2-30 p.m. March 19th, at Rose Mount, Prestatyn, in his 59th year, William Henry Coward, J.P. IN MEMORIAL. In fond memory of Hilda, only daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Kirciand, who died March 24th, 1903. ==

Talacre. We have received a letter from the Rev Meurig Jones in reply to Mr Bulcock's, but it did not arrive until the Journal was being printed.

The old gentleman showed his displeasure phi inly. "II seems to me," he said, "rather prfi- iin11>) nous for a youth in yonr position to ask for my daughter's hand. Can von advance auv ;>nr] reason why ] should give my consent?'' !'s the young man, promptly. s" liai I am comparatively modest and eco- nomical in ihe matter of my personal expendi- ture. and 1 think you will find me less costly to iii.-fini-,iiii than any other son-in-law you could very well pick out." A magnificent work, his latest story, yoi|i -ay?" Magnificent Whv, it's the finest story that has been published thiseentury." '^Indeed? hat s the. general idea?'' "q, half morocco, gold or uncut edges, cloth edition, finished in four colours and illuminated pages to every chapter." Country Colisiti "What are them things, Tom Town Cousin: "Tose are finger glasses." "What for?" "To rinse your fingers when you've finished eating." "But I don't eat with nv fingers "Some folks," said Uncle Eben, "is so anxious 'bout de future dat dey sits aroun' worryin' an' lets de present get clean past, wif nuffin' done." Ticks Bjackson is pretty extravagant, isn't he?" Wicks "Extravagant! I should say he was. AVhy, I've even known him to buy things at auctions." Some lads who get into a business life young can be relied upon for good common sense. The head of a big grocery store in Chicago has been greatly pleased with this common sense attribute in one of the hoys he employs. he Is a bright honest lad, quick and reliable, and when a second boy was needed tliev sent for "Sam." Couldn'f. he get them a boy? They wanted a boy as good as he was, and he must know of one. After some thought he finally agreed to send one, and the next day the boy arrived, and Sam was v .ealled to identify him." "Do you know this boy, Sam?" asked the employer. "Yes." answered iSain I know liini." -And you know him to be a good, honest boy?" "I have plaved with hiIll all my life, and I have always thought he was," "But will you vouch for him?" persisted the employer. "o," answered Sam indignantly; "I won't vouch for any one. F wouldn't vouch for my own brother. How do T know what temptations you are going to nut; before liini?" "Bibbs makes it a rule never to give his seat in a crowded car to a voung woman." "How about the elderjv ones?" "011, he's too polito to intimate that any woman is elderly." He: "lou women are forever discussing the bad points of your neighbours. If you we°(1 tu gossi)) about their good puints it would be more edifying." She: "perhaps so, but who would lis,ten to us.? BerÙe; "Would you be sorry to hear that J am going to marry EduliV" Kofe- "Indeed ) should." Bertie: "Why?" Rose: "Because I really like Edith." "Three minutes for dinner!" cried the rail- road porter. "Thank goodness!" exclaimed a passenger- "The last time t vi'a, here it was three dollars First Neighbour (savagely) "lvhy don't you -top that confounded dog barking so at night?" Second Ditto "Why don't you go to sleep, then jou w,'ifur if Friend (l<> amateur artist I s"i»pose >ou'U v e up painting when you marry?" Amateur i "Oh, no It 11 be so convenient and economical when we have to make wedding prescuts." Mrs. Waybaek: Stlell a man as you don't deserve to have a wife." Mr. Wayback: Exactly, M'ria. 1'v(' wondered for years what I Have ever done to deserve this." "Did you drop tilli !.ep dollar. bill, mister?" "Why, yes thank you." "\Vel. it's cr counter- feit, an' if youse dou't gib me er dollar I'll spueal on youse. See?" Worried Hostess: "Is if. not strange, Mr. Stanton, how the smallest things in life make Vlie biggest, difficulties?" "That's so. Last iliglji, for instance, when 1 went home I found the house all right, but fur the life of me I couldn't fiadjhe keyhole/' r

RHYL DISTRICT. Great Money-saving opportunity. _I ITBBA n .)'S Annual Drapery Sale, Now in Full Swing, Commerce House, Wellington Rd. HATWOOD'S, 5 Queen Street, Rhyl.-For Fishing Tackle, price and quality e,n. riot be beaten. Flies from II-dozen The oldest cf'ishing Tackl e dealers n Wales established over 40 years Fifty gross of choice Flies to choose from at Hatwood's SEASONABLE SPECIALITIES.-See the windows I at Mr T. M. Davies, i hemist, Bodfor Street, and you will find a well-arranged series of pecialities of various kinds for the present season. Kith Annual Winter Sale, Now taking place Genuine and Substantial Reductions, HUBI5A.RD S, 53 Wellington ltd POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES! If you are not satisfied with the Potatoes you are buv- in, try ROBINSON'S, 18 Sussex Street, next door to Geome Hotel. None but the very best offered at the lowest Cash price. Free Sample on Application. 794 HOUSEHOLD LINENS AND FURNISHING DRAPERY ANNUAL Clearance Sale DURING MARCH at J. TALBOTT'S, 5 Queen St., RHYL. (138 Begging. At Rhyl Police Court last Friday, Mr J H Ellis sentenced John Lloyd, of the Weary Willie" persuasion, to 14 days' hard labour for begging in the town the previous day. P.C. R 0 Williams proved the case. St John's Men's Society. On Friday evening the members of this society assembled in good numbers in the Wellington Road National School to hear a paper by Mr T D Williams on The Influence of Christianity on the Masses." The Rev E M Richards presided, and the paper was followed with keen interest, as was demonstrated by the subsequent discussion in which part was taken by Messrs Samuel Jones, 0 Grosvenor, T Edwards and others. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to Mr T D Williams, on the propouition of Mr J Price Hughes, seconded by Mr W Astle. At 8 a.m. on Sunday the society's first corporate communion took place at St John's, seventeen members being present. The Rev E M Richards was the celebrant. P.S.A. Social. The Rev J Pandy Williams presided over the first social in connection with the P.S.A. move- ment, which was held in the Boys' Brigade Hall on Friday evening last. The large company present seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and entered with spirit into the various items. Mr Joseph Williams addressed the meeting in English, and Mr Lewis Owen, pastor of Bethel C.M Chapel, spoke in Welsh. Mr E W Parry, conductor of the P.S.A. choir, had charge of the music arrange- ments songs, being contributed during the evening by Mrs W Freeman, Miss Louie Williams, Miss Lizzie Evans, Mr Caradoc Williams, and Mr Edward Williams, and selections on the piano by Miss Mabel Hughes, Miss May Taylor, and little Miss Voilet Harris. Miss Mabel Hughes and Miss Nellie Roberts, R.A.M., shared the accompaniments. Mr T Harding Roberts, one of the secretaries, drew attention to the advantages of the Penny Bank which has been established in connection with the P.S.A. and will be carried on I through the summer. Mr Isaac Batbo proposed and Mr John Williams (Terfyn) seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, to the ladies who had charge of the refreshments, and to all who had helped in making the social such a great success and the motion having been carried with acclamation, a very successful gathering termina- ted. Property Sale at Rhyl. On Tuesday last, Mr Chas. P Sheffield, the well known auctioneer, of Rhyl and Mold, offered for sale at the Alexandra Hotel, Rhyl. the freehold property known as the Oxford Temperance Hotel, situate in Kiumel Street. The auctioneer, after drawing attention to the importance of the lot, invited an offer, which speedily came to £ 700, and at CI,000 Mr Bentham, solicitor, Liverpool, be- came th3 purchaser. Messrs Whitley and Co., solicitors, Liverpool, acted on behalf of the vendors. We should like to draw our readers' attention to another important and valuable busi- ness premises, being No. 18 Bodfor Street, Rhyl, lately in the occupation of Messrs Clarke and Son, which will be offered for sale by public auction by Mr Sheffield, on April 18th, as per our Advertisiiag columns. National Union of Teachers. The thirty-seventh annual conference of the National Union of Teachers is to be held in Scarborough during Easter week. The gather- ings will commence on April 12th, but the con- ference proper will open at 10. 30 a.m. on Mon- day, April 16th, closing on the following Thurs- day. The chair will be taken by Mr T P Sykes, the president-elect, headmaster of the Great Horton Council School, Bradford, from whom a presidential address dealing powerfully with current educational questions may be expected. An important programme of motions on educa- tional subjects will be discussed. It is anticipated that over 2,000 members will be present as the appointed representatives of the 486 branches of the Union. Promotion for Captain Fogwiil. Congratulations to Air John Fogwill, station officer of the coastguard utatt at Rhyl, on his pro- motion to the post of chief officer at 1'ortobello, near Brighton. As this will mean his removal' from Rhyl very shortly, the congratulations of which he is just now the recipient will not be un- mingled with expressions of regret, for during his 4 years' settlement in this town he has made 2 many friends, and won the respect of all classes. Mr Fogwill, who is a Davonshire man and came to Rhyl from Westward Ho, has had a very event- ful career in the Navy. He is the holder of the Egyptian war medals of 1882, including the Khedive's Star. He served as coxwain on a torpedo boat during the Russo-Turkish war of 1877-8, and he was one of the crew of the compos- ite gunboat Flamingo, when it ran into an iceberg off St John's, Newfoundland, in 1880. May every prosperity attend Mr Fogwill in his new sphere of labour. This new appointment promotes him to the highest post open to coastguards. May Day Preparations. The usual weekly meeting of the General Committee of the Rhyl May Day Demonstration was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, (Councillor Jno Asher presiding. The Chairman) acceded to a unanimous request that he should] perform the ceremony of crowning the May Queen elect, Miss May Evans (Wee Mamie) in the Queen's Palace on Thursday, May 2nd. Mr P J Ashfield was again appointed stage manager, while Mr F Sarson was re-elected May Queen's marshall, and Mr Geo Newman was appointed M.C. for the ball, which is to be run as a floral and fancy dress ball. It was announced that special cheap bookings from all stations between Chester and Llandudno, and between Mold, Ruthin, Denbigh, and Rhyl, had been arranged for May Day. Farewell. After a settlement in Khyl of from twelve to fifteen years, the Rev K E Ingham on Sunday preached his farewell sermons as pastor of Im- manuel Congregational Church. We understand that in a few days the rev. gentleman, who is removing to Manchester, will be presented by the congregation with a purse of gold. Generous Church Gifts. On Saturday the'Vicar presided over a vestry convened to pass the plans of two stained glass windows to be erected in St. John's Church. These are the noble gifts of a donor who desires that his name should not be made public. One will be erected in close proximity to the font and the other in one of the sides of the church. Social at Christ Church. The lecture hall of the above place of worshp presented an attractive and animated appearance yesterday evening, the occasion being a (social arranged bv the bachelors of the Congregation, with, of course, the assistance of a few ladies c just to see that none of the essentials were overlooked." During the evening selections on the piano wete given by Miss Jennie RobertB and Miss Nellie Roberts, songs by Miss Jobson and Mrs Freeman, duets by the Misses Hubbard, mandoline solos by Mr Ernest Jones, pianoforte duets by the Misses Lambert and Taylor, songs by Miss Jnlia Sarson. Competitions and other amuse- ments were also introduced, the whole mak- ing up a very enjoyable programme. The proceeds were devoted to the piano fund. Amongst ladies who gave a helping hand with the arrangements were the Misses Nelson, Maggie Jones, Sykes and Maud Jones. Mrs Freeman carried off the prize for the unpunctuated reading. Miss Winnie Jones took the prise for the mout expeditious way of making a number of calls in different parts of the town while Mr T H Williams (Morlan Park) took the prize for the best-made button hole. North Wales English Congregational Union. The annual meetings of this Union will take place at Christ Church, Rhyl, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3rd and 4th. As You Like It. Readings from Shakespeare's "As You Like it made up a very enjoyable evening in Christ Church lecture hall on Monday, under the auspices of the Mutual Improvement Society. The principal characters were taken up as follows :—Rosalind, Miss Enid Goodman Celia, Miss G Dirlaston Jacques, Mr D Rees Orlando, Mr W Freeman Duke Frederick, Mr I Batho Senior Duke and Lebeau, Mr F C Tailby Adam and Touchstone, Mr Caradoc Williams Charles the Wrestler, Mr D W Jones. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the entertainers, on the proposition of Mr T Harding Roberts, supported by Mrs T Nelson and the Rev J Pandy Williams. Overheard in the Street. An amusing little dialogue between two promis- ing Rhyl youngsters was overheard in the street a few days ago. It was to the following effect First Small Boy—They are going to make a start with the new pier. Second Small Boy (sceptically)— When First Small Boy-Oh. at once. Second Small Boy—How do you know ? First Small Boy— 'Cos they've started to clear the snow off the pavilion roof Royal Alexandra Hospital. The following gifts have been received, and are acknowledged with many thanks :—Oranges, Mrs Townshend Main waring leeks, Sister Superior, S. Mary's Convent; flowers, Mrs Lewis Jones eggs, Mrs Willding Jones; books, papers and magazines, Mrs Tatham, Miss Taylor, Miss Welsby, Mr Herbert, and from 20 Abbey Street. To Horse Breeders. We would direct the atttention of horse breeders to the Denbigh-hire and Flintshire Agricultural Society's announcement, which appears in another column, respecting the t50 premium entire horses which the society have engaged for the two counties. We trust the society's enterprise in the matter will be fully appreciated. Liberal Association. At a meeting of the local Liberal Association in Christ Church Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, Mr S Perks, J.P., presiding, it was once again decided to make an effort to raise funds to run a club. A substantial amount was promised on the spot, and a committee was appointed to negociate for suitable premises. Whist. The whist drive at the Constitutional Club on Wednesday evening resulted in a win for Mr H Thomas with 171 points, the runner-up, Mr W E Jones, obtaining 169 points. The lowest of the 16 competitors was Mr R Williams, who made a score of 130. Football. In a Combination match at Rhyl yesterday the homesters proved themselves far superior to Oswestry and won by the handsome margin of four goals, the final score being Rhyl 6, Oswestry 2. The Rhyl scorers were D Hughes (3), T Williams (2), and Lapping. To-morrow (Saturday) Rhyl will be at home to Nantwich in another Combina- tion match, and the fixture should prove a great attraction.—On Saturday last Rhyl Church Guild were victorious over Colwyn Bay by 7 goals to 2.— To-morrow Rhyl Victoria will fulfil a league en- gagement at Llandudno. Mr T B Davies, King's Avenue, whose hospitality to the Vies on more than one occasion has been so much appreciated, has been made a member of the Vics' committee. Personal. The Congregational Church at Lower Clapton was the scene of a memorable meeting on Mon- day, when farewell was taken of the Rev W Pedr Williams on his leaving for his new sphere of work in South Africa. iJuring the proceedings Mr Williams was presented with a cheque for £ 320, and a handsome gold brooch was presented to Mrs Williams. Mr Williams is a nephew of Mr P Mostyn Williams, Rhyl, and has on various occasions occupied the pulpit at Christ Church. Amongst the speakers i at Monday's gathering was the Rev D Burford Hooke, secretary of the Con- gregational Colonial Missionary Society and form. erly pastor of Christ Church.

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906. To the South Ward Electors. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I have been asked to offer myself as a Candi- date for a seat on your Council. A similar request was made to me twice before, but feel- ing that I could not attend the various Committees, where the real work is done, I declined. Now 1 have ample time at command, and am at your service. Having resided in Rhyl for thirty years, I am well-known to most of you, and from my long experience of our town and similar seaside resorts, I claim to know something of its requirements. I come out as an Independent Candidate. I tie myself to no party. I will always side with those members who will make an effort to make our town popular to Visitors, provided that they will first and foremost keep a keen eye on the town rates, which are unfortunately a sore and a heavy burden upon many. Should you favour me with your votes, I will endeavour to do my duty to the best of my ability and, I trust, to your satisfaction. I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Waterloo Villas, JOSEPH JONES. Wellington Road, Rhyl, March 13th, 1906. 194

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906,. To the Electors of the West Ward. LADIBs AND GENTLEMEN,— At the request of several influential rate- payers and property owners in the Ward, I have consented to offer myself as a candidate. In doing so I may say that I contested the West Ward on two previous elections, and was only four votes short each time of being elected. I have been a ratepayer and property owner in the town for about 20 years, and have been an employer of labour for many years. The town is at present in rather a critical state, burdened }t is with heavy rates. If you do me the honour to elect me, it shall be my determined endeavour, not only to keep the rates from increasing, but to have it substan- tially reduced, which, with careful and econom- ical administration, I believe, can be done, without in any way neglecting what is neces- sary to keep up the town as a first-class Health Resort. Hoping to receive your support and votes on the polling day, April 2nd, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, Heathcroft, EDMUND HUGHES. Grange Road, Rhyl. 195

Urban District Council Election. EAST WARD. MR G. A. TAVERNER Kespectfully solicits the votes and interest of the Electors on Monday, April 2nd, 1906, GRESLEY HOUSE, RHYL, March 20tb, 1906. (233

To the Electors in the South Ward of the Rhyl Urban District Council. LADIES AXD GENTLEMEN,— Having been nominated for one of the Vacancies in the South Ward, it gives me great pleasure in soliciting your Vote and Interest at the forthcoming election. My residence in Rhyl for the past 25 years, and now living in your Ward, should, I think, claim for me as having a good general know- ledge of the requirements of the town. If elected, it will be my aim to act impar- tially on all matters before the Council irrespec- tive of Creed, Politics or Nationality, as in my opinion these should never enter into discussion. Hoping to personally call upon you in the course of few days, I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, Wynnstay Hotel, FRED WALLIS. 47 Kinmel Street, Rhyl. (215

r" RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906. To the West Ward Electors. LADLES AND GENTLEMAN,— My term of office as Cuuncillor expires shortly, and I beg respectfully to offer myself for re-election. Should you again honour me with your renewed confidence, I need only say that my best services, as heretofore, are at your disposal. Yours faithfully, Springfields, Rhyl, JOHN H. ELLIS. 23rd March, 1906. (222

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906. To the Electors of the East Ward. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I beg to ask the favour of your votes and interest. I am one of the LARGEST RATEPAYERS in the town, and I can claim to know its requirements. I would advocate INCREASED ATTRACTIONS in order to secure MORE VISITORS and to encourage them to stay longer. I am OPPOSED to any FURTHER ADDITION to the burdens of the Ratepayers. jimy Motto is: The good of the whole town, with increased attention to the East Ward. Trusting to receive your support on April 2nd, I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, 224 JNO. TALBOTT.

'8!o1.{Q!5I'I". -1 RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906. To the Electors of the East Ward. LADIES AXD GENTLEMEN,— Having cancelled my nomination as a Candi- date for the West Ward, I beg to offer my services, with the best of my time, energy and ability, to the Electors of the East Ward, for which I have been duly nominated and whose interests I have already the honour of repre- senting on the St. Asaph Board of Guardians. I have been a property owner and ratepayer in the East Ward for the past 31 years, and if I should be elected as your representative, I would support every movement in the direction of reducing the very heavy rates from which we are all suffering, except, of course, in cases of false economy, where the popularity of the town as a seaside resort would be at stake. Especially would I oppose any project necessitating further loans, as I am satified that in this respect the ratepayers' money has been squandered in the past the interest due on borrowed money amounting at present to a considerable sum annually. I am firmly convinced that Electric lighting, Asphalting, Road repairing, &c., could be done more efficiently and at les cost than they are at present. These, and ether matters too numerous to mention here, would command my earnest attention if I should succeed in obtaining a seat on the Council, and I feel confident that for the reasons named you will favour me at the polling booth on 2nd April by giving me your vote. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, I. BATHO, Moore Cottage, Ex-Postmaster of Rhyl. East Parade, Rhyl. 20th March, 1906. (225

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, APRIL 2nd, 1906. To the Electors of the South Ward. LADIES ANB GENTLEMEN,— Having been requested to again contest the South Ward at the coming election, I am very pleased to offer myself as your nominee to represent you on the Council. I have consider- able interest at stake, as I own several proper- ties both in the town and in the immediate neighbourhood, and employ a large number of men, and I think I can safely say that your interests are also mine. Should you do me the honour of electing m6, I can assure you that I will give my serious attention to the welfare and prosperity of the town in general, and support any good measures, that may from time to time be proposed. I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen* Your obedient servant* LLEWELLYN BLACK WELL EVANS. Whit ford House, Rhyl. (226

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1906. To the Electors of the Ea&t Ward. LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— The term for which you elected me as one of your representatives on the Rhyl Urban Dis- trict Council is now about to expire, and I again wish to offer myself for re-election. I have during the last six years that I have served yon endeavoured to attend faithfully to the business of the Council. If you will do me the honour of re-electing me as one of your members, I ahall pay the same strict attention to the duties as. in the past. Soliciting your vote and interest on- the STncf of April, „ Vours faithfully, 1 Church St., Rhyl. T. D. JONES. (229

RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. ELECTION, 1906. To the Electors of the West Ward. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I have again decided to offer myself as a candidate for your suffrages at the ensuing Election. I am :one of the oldest residents of Rhyl, having resided here for over sixty years. During the past threo years that I have represented you, I have done my utmost to promote the prosperity of the town, and my only object in again seeking a seat on the Council is that I may still have the oppor- tunity of aseisting in bringing about that measure of prosperity which we hope to see, Rhyl attain to, Should you again honour me by electing me as one of your representatives for this Ward, I shall in the future, as in the past, use every endeavour to faithfully serve your interests. Respectfully soliciting your votes and interest on Monday, April 2nd, Your obedient servant, Gladstone Buildings, ROBERT OLDFIELD. Rhyl. Marih 23, 1906. 21