Rhyl Record and Advertiser

HISTORY OF THE POST-CARD. The post-card," which has, says the Berlin corre*; ipondent of the Standard, just been in existence 20 years, is an insignificant-looking object, but it haa become an article of world-wide importance. The desire to simplify epistolary intercourse first suggested to Privy Post-Counsellor Stephan, now the German Postmaste- General, the idea of the post-card, which ho strove to realise in 1865, at the fifth German Postal Conference at Carlsruhe. His proposal, how- ever, then met with no sympathy, and was not even discussed in the conference, and the public heard nothing about it. After a period of four years Freiherr von Moly, then Austrian Post-master. General, recognised the value of the idea, and in September, 1869, the order of the Ministry of Com- merce, which is the official origin of the post-card, appeared in the official Gazette of the Austro-Hun- garian Monarchy. The novelty excited great interest, and 1,400,000 of the cards were sold in the first month. In Prussia and the North German Con- federation the first correspondence card appeared on the 1st of July, 1870, and England, Switzerland, and Luxemburg soon followed the example. The United States issued their first cards in 1873, Italy in 1874, and by 1878 the idea had been adopted all over the civilised world. In 188G the statistics of the Postal Union shewed that 1,225,000,000 post cards had been forwarded up to that time. The post-card has Buffered many changes during the 20 years of its use- ful life, but its importance as the simplest, cheapest, and, in manv cases, best medium of correspondence remains unaltered.

While a gang of navvies were engaged at the Paisley New Water Works, near Dairy, Ayrshire, on Wednesday, a portion of the newly-formed embank- ment gave way, and two navvies, named Patrick Faigh and Thomas M'Cann, were buried beneath the debris, The former was killed, and the lattei seriously injured.. The body of Mr. Rose, the English tourist who was murdered at Goatfell, was recently exhumed from the graveyard at Glen Sannox, and the hear! and stomach were examined by Dr. Littlejohn, ol Edinburgh, and Dr. Fullarton, of Lamlash, in the presence of Sheriff Campbell, and Mr. Maddever, Procurator-Fiscal. The police guarded the entrance to the graveyard during the examination of the bodtv vbijpU was atterwarda reinterrtd,

I WALES AND BORDER COUNTIES CHALLENGE CUP. A REVIEW AND A PROPHECY. [By I I Ix-Toucu ] According to promise, I shall endeavour, to the best of my ability, to review the prospects of the various clubs that have entered this competition; ILCI at the outset IM^V observe there is an increisc in the number cf entries this sl-agou-a fact which speaks well for the present healthy state of We'sh football. Each season sees s,me NEW CLUBS enter the lists, and the pre-cut is no exception to the rule, as the nances of Wjncstay (Kuibon), Westminster Rovers (Wrexham), Coltvyn Bay, uloeldacth Rovers (Llandudno), St. Asaph Wan- derers, Aberdaie (South Wales). Rhosllancrchrugog, and Overton, amply testify. Ihen ogain there ure several OLD CLUBS NOT ENTERED this season, including the following well-known clubs: Crewe Athletic, Chester, Chester St. Os- walds, Mold, Corwcn, and Carnarvon. These clubs ate so prominent that I cannot un ler?tand luw it is they do not figure in the present competition. The Chester clubs are barred perhaps on account of having "pro's" in their teams, but none of the other clubs aie in this plight. I f-iu at. aid the enthusiasm is not to great at Ccrwen, Mold, and Carnarvon. In fact, I hear from the latter town that considerable dissent'ons exist amoDgst the footballers, which threaten to deprive the ancient town of its football club. Iu attempting to deal with the clubs that have entered, I think the best plan will be to take them according to the divisions, and so I will begin with DIVISION I. The first tio is the MJST important, and one in which a deal of local interest is centred. Teihaps it would Lave been If.ore satisfactory had Rhyl been drawn against o--o of the other clubs in the first stage of the competition, for th- N I DO r\llt think there would have been a doubt as t) the club figuring in the second round. As it is, I C aiuot help RI marking that the club's chance3 are by ro meau-i as roseate as I could have wished. IHJ bolders ( f th, cup—Bangor-are, undoal;t,cily, a gool, all-round set of players; and, no matter what the disadvantages, they cau pliy a cup tic anywheie. Last season they won the cup, and ntver had the t:°)d fortune to pliy on-3 of the tics at Bangor, a perforurance no Welsh club has ever done before. This year the Bangi r'ans appear to be just as uif, rtucate in bsing the lust out of tho hat, and having t) play their first tie at Rhyl. A great many things have happened since L^ST season, It was on December 8th that the Rhyl team de- feated the present holders oa the Palacc Grounds by four gl ais to two, and oa that EVASION t>e i visit, rs played nine of their cup team. No one tie thought Rhyl would win, nd very few think they will do so this time. One thing is certa:n, Bangur cannot I lay at least four of !IJ"t s asou's toaui for ebvicus reason, and they were the be st men in t'e team but they have g t some new bicod, and may still held theit own w:t:t better teams than Rhyl. The Rhyl club, certainly, hIs got a fair team to. I gether, especially ia the front division but, unfor- tunately, the back department is not very strong Kelohaw will make a good man with practice, but Lloyd Roberts' place is half-back, and a rattling good half he makes, too. A strong, activo fellow with Kelshaw, even it he were not a JK-OOD kick, would be the salvation of the <e:ini. Personally, 1 wish the Rhyl team luck, and should be delighted to see them take down the cup holders but for all that I have seen too n,uch of Bangor t, be tvo hope- ful. All I can say is, Tlay up, Rhyl, and do your best." With rt spect to the ether ties, I cannot say that I like St. Asaph's chances with the Gloidaeth Hovers. Colwyn Bay have been LU ky in teiug drawn against the Wanderers from fft. Asaph, and es- pecially in having choice of ground. The Wander- ers have cot as yet sr ewn what they are capable of aoing, but I hardly expet them to vanquih Colwyn Bay. Considering the distance, it s(em,- only fair rort- madoc should have had a bye. DIVISION II The four clubs comprising this division are peculiarly siiuated, from a ge graphical s anelpoint, and its almost as hard upon Builth to have to j ur- ney to Newtown, a'! it is for Shrewsbury Town to be obliged to go to Abeidare. However, it is a kind of hald-and half affair, and that is some con- solation to the teams. I shall expect both Newtown and Shrewsbury to win their ties. DIVISION III. This is the largest division of the kt, and there ar J no less than five ties, and iu one case Rhos v. Ove; ton-two new clubs are pitted against each other. I fancy the Rhos club will about win. Rhostyllen and Llangollen will doubtless play a spiiited game, for they are such old friends (?) The colliers, however, are my favourites. The Druids will easily put Wyunstay outside the com- petition, if they t :ke caro to put their firl-t team in in the field. The meeting of Chirk and Oswestry 0 y at Chirk, however, will be the bei-t match of the L»und:e, and taken on their presi nt form, Oswestry will make Chirk play to win a contingency I very MUCH doubt. DIVISION IV. For the first time, Wrexham appaar iu the fourth division, and have to play Nantwioh on th Race- course. They beat them last Saturday, but it was not a cup tie, and the Wrexham men will hare to play much better if they mean to get into the next round. They should win. Westminster Rovers won't stand much chance at Over, and I shall be surprised if the Wanderers don't win easily. Davenham L'nited hare a splendid team, and may defeat Northwicb Victoria, but Ihirdly expect them to do so, although it should be a tight game and a near finish. Crewe Alexandra have a bye, but as they also have a professional team, they cm do nothing clac out scratch in the next round, and to they wont count ftr anything. With regard to THE PROPHECY, I give it as my opinion, based upon a close observa- tion and a thorough knowledge of the teams, that the Wels:1 Cup will not rem un in Wules this season, but will find a resting place in one of the bordor counties, and Shropshire wlll nuka a bold fight for it. IN CONCLUSION. I should like to say a word or two about these cup competitions. For my own psrt I should like to see 1, ss of them, and more atteri: iou given to the ordinary fixtures. here is so much unpleasantness about cup ties, and so much bad blood, bad language, and unfairncss exhibited, that I feel 6vre it would be far better for the game were cups rele- ga,e,j to oblivion. I should like to See a good Welsh League formed next season.

FOOTBALL GOSSIP. League and Ail ance Tables here. tHE LEAGUES. Last week the defeat of the champions at Perry Barr, was the great surprise of football, and this week the p untless defeat of the Villans by the Albion of West Bromwich, takes the cake. To prove thegoiioiu uncertainty of football wo must wait until Saturday, when the Alb'on play North End at Deepdale. The problem now stands thus If Aston Villa can beat Noith End by 5 to 3, and the Albion can beat the Villa by 3 to 0, how many points can the Albion give North End ? It will need some solving) and as I am not going to try, I'll simply SATURDAY'S RESULTS At Accrington, Accringt ,n 2, B. Rovers 2 ? 000 Anfield, Eveiton 3, Bolton W'drs 0 12,000 Burnley, North End 3, Burnley 0 7,000 Perby> Oountf 2, Notts County 0 6 000 Stoke, Stoke '2, Wolvethampton W'drs 1 5,000 v\ est Bromwich, Albion 3, Ast n Villa 0 8,000 Total attendance 43,000 THE ALLIANCE. Bootle continue to "draw" away from home in wftl? !r8'^ J1 and 00 Saturday they drew with the Forest at Nottingham. Newton Heath went to Crewe, but couldn't defeat the Alexandra Club, the result being 2 to 2. The surprise of the 'M ,was Un(loubtedly the defeat of Sheffield Wednesday at Long Eaton by 2 to nil, especially after the wretched formrecsntly shown by the latter team. Small Heath accounted for Port Vale by 3 io 1, and Grimsley Town proved their prowes as a. team by dlowinfe" with the wift at Walfiill. These are N SATURDAY'S RESULTS At Crewe, Alexandra 2, Newton Heath 2. E;'t0I1> Rangers 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Nottingham, Forest 2, Bootle 2 w rU ™ h' AllilDC9 3. Port Vale 1. „ Walsall. Town 2, Grims'ey Town 2. Thcr™ MATCHES-~WREXIUM V NANTWICH. off on T cu.mfr°us ordinary fixtures brought dist?ct thA r^y Ghef ter and North Wales int wi'kh 1.ltTiP°rtant>iQ of the approach The wS-^UP, e'' btinS Wrexham v Nantwich. of t^rpif? vCn -twice suffered defeat at the feet °o< e hpp ?; lle \Q^hire, and they are dr awn Sd » w0 iVelsh C"P tios' th° iateh to be dtciaed at Wrexham, where ihe one on Saturday was also played. Wrexham put on their full cup I team, whilst the visitors were several short. In the end the Welshmen were declared the victors by four goals to two-not euch a satisfactory result, all things considered. HHOSTYIXEN V OSWFSTRY. The Salopian team is an improvement upon last year, and should make a good bid for the Welsh trophy. On Saturday, tho Oswestry men went to Rhostyllen, and ran up their third successive victory by three goals to the Victoria; a nil. In its three last matches Oswestry his scored 18 g fa 1 s t) ore, anl won every match. Rhostyllen have lost two out of three, scoring 9 to 10. CHTEK v ST. OSWALD'S (Chester). The Welsh champions, as Chirk arc wont to be cal'cd, have not dono w very well up to now. Last Saturday they had t,) knock under to St. Oswalds, a tca:n by the way not to be despised by some of our first i ate English teams. They have suffered defeat (I am now alluding to Chirk) ever 8ill,C the opening of the season, Oswestry getting the better of them the Saturday previous to last. I hope they will improve, but the "agents" lnve been busy in the neighbourhood. MANCHESTER WELSH. As local footballers appear to take an interest iu this organization, of which the celebrate Will Roberts is a loading member, I give below the mane of this scat on's team:Goal, Earp; backs, W. Roberts and Oliver; half-backs, Wardle, Howarth, and Humphreys; forwards, Summers, H. Pairy, R Humphreys, Lewis, and J. Hughes. RHYL AND THE WSLSFL CUP. A correspondent in Monday's "Liverpool Courier" reviews the prospects of clubs in Division 1 of the Welsh cup c ompetition. He is evidently not alto- gether in the kn)w, but still some of his remarks are deserving of attention. For instance, be thinks Rhvl v Bangor will be the stilfest encounter of the lot," and pays a bigh compliment to th^ dÐ of the turf at the Summer Gardens. He further remarks that Rhyl is not (3tihily beaten at home, aud may beat Bangor in tb^ same way as last je ir. Still he thinks Bangor will su'vivc the firtt round, they can play a cup tie withauy c'ub. THE BANGON C.T.LB. If this correspondent is to be be ieved, it is not in a satisfactory condition. As a matter of fact the financi.il condition of the club is so bad. thnt a collipso is imminent. Moreover, several of the "crack" players have become professionals, and play for English club, and terefétro will not be eligible to play for Bangor at Rhyl on the 19tli inst. It would not bo policy to divulge the names of those men at present, but the facts staled are beyond question, and miy easily be verified. I am afraid the inevitable protest wi'l be heard of in connection with this tie, no matter which club wins. WELSH CLUB3 AND TH 1 CUP St. Asnph h: s eutcrel two teams for thi Welsh Clp contest th so are the only clubs out of the li-t mentioned in tl is column la4 week as being likely to enter, thvt have done FO. Through the exertions of Mr C. W. Berrie, Mr J. Roberts (Bangor), and Mr G. H. Jones (Shrewsbury Towu), were elected to fill v cancies on the executive c >mmittee of the W. F. A. Rhyl has unearthed another good forward in A. J. Jones, who is fully qualified to play on the 19th inst. Harry Brown, the ex Burnley player, and present proprietor of the Imperial Hotel, Rhyl, intends making a bid with Glass for tho position of first- tram custodian. He shapes well already. Charlie Jones is g,)ing to play this saason, and will very likely accompany the team to Flint to- morrow (Saturday). His present employer is very fond of the game, and likes to see Charlie play. Will Roberts played a splendid back gqme for Manchester Welsh on Saturday at Heaton Norris. Fred Evan?, secretary Wrexham F.C., p'ayed a grand gime at back against Nantwich for his club last Saturday. He is a permanency. The Druids defeated Wynnstay on Saturday by eight goals to nil. The former team is composed of a lot of new young blood. How would this team do for the cup tie on the 19th inst ? Goal, W. Olass backs, Wm. Vaughan and Jaruos Kolfhaw half backs, W. Hughes, J. Lloyd Roberts and Tom Vau^han right wiug, J. L. Morgan and J. Davies; loft wing, Charlie Jones and W. Williams centre, A. J. Jones. My review of the Welsh Cup Competion will be found in another column. IN TOUCH.

NORTH WALES LIBERAL FEDER- ATION. A meeting tf the Executive Committee of the above Federation was held at ti c Quee's Hotel, Festiuiog, on Tuesday, when tho airangements pro- posed by the General Purposes Committe in respect of the anuual meetings of the Welsh National Council and of the ab )ve Federation were approved. The meeting will take place at Carnarvon on the 17t'i inst., a great demonstration being held in the eveuing when Sir William Horcourt is the principal speaker. It is expec'ed that the Conference in the morning and afternoon will bo very important, and of an interrsting character. It is resolved to invite Mr Parnell t) vi it North Wales next summer. Mr Robeit Jones, Chartered Accountant, of North John Street, was appointment to audit the accounts for the year just endei. It was determined that the first meeting of the new executive to be elected at Car jarvon, should be held atRhyl.

REVIEWS. CAFSELL'S ITLUSTRATKD HISTORY.-—We hava re- ceived the :;oth part of this excellent work.fllt contains an account of the attempted French Inva- sion f ElIghud, the disturbmces creakù by the Jacobites, aud other historical incidents during the reign d William of Orange. The part is beautifully illustrated. THE QUIVER.—The October Tumber of this ever welcome sixpenny III nthly is equal to any of its previous i-sues both in reading matter and the huracter of its illustration?, and is certainl y one of heapest publications in the market.

ELIZABETHIAN BUILDINGS AT RHYL. Struck with the imposirg chmaeter, a-ad the ele- gant design of the two buildings which have been iu course of erection during the last twelve mocths, by Mr Wm. W illiams, b-Lii der, of this town, a representation this week have the pleasure of making a thorough inspection of the two houses, a short description of which we are sure will I rove interesting to nrny of cur readers. As is well known the building stani in extensive grounds situated in the mott pleasant and fissionable part of Rbyl, and comma" ding a panoramic view of both sea and mounhin rcenery. the stylo of architerture adopted is Elizabethian, arul we may say in parenthesis that they are ti,e only two build- ings d the character in RLyl. The foundations arc of Denb'gh lime stone, which havj been used in a dressed form of shoddie work up to a Talacre free stone string cours3; which forms the window sills of the ground floor, and which is characteiistic cf the period. The whole stru ture above the course is faced with red tcnuert'a bricks, the elevation being relieved with the elahoiate terra cotta cor- nices. The pedements, d< rmers, and "chimceys i re of au unique character, and iDjkeeping with the period. In the centre of the fr01.t eltvition is a venandah supported by a woodrnconstructed trellus girder, and on inspecting inside we apprcci-ite the value of this- verandah by the toned sha "e it give,, to the morning rooms of each house, which are fronting the South so that the rcof of the verandah shades the roof from the intense he it of the sun. We could point cut several nice features in the ele- vations, but we invite those who take an interest in Elizabcthian buildings to make a mnute examina- tion of tbc:'c homes, assutitig them that they will be well repaid for their trouble. We shell n w give a brief description r f the interior. On the ground floir there is a spacious dhing ronm 2ift. by ISft- nicely finished with a plain riffed ceiling divided into square panels. There is al-o a morning rooir. referred to above, the window of which is*;itter a French fjs-ion, one half of the casement openin_r ou to the verandah, 'and anyone in the room wishing for more fresh air can {e-ily open this eastiuent. step chair in hand, and OL joy a quiet and ple-i>ant lounge under the cool shade of the verandah. Th next room we notice is the dra wing room, the size of which is about 20ft. by 16ft., in addition to the s ace jof the window ray and ingle nook and om of the most stiiking feat-ires in thi-i room is 1he ohi fashion arched ingle cooks, containing a fireplace and a small peeping window, wLi, h produces a, effect that tends to' m^ke [ove imagine he is transported to the sixteenth century. We ca; only express our delight at this room, which, though only express our delight at this room, which, though no attempt has been made at decorating it w! costly enii :hmcnt?, is most attractive and comfort- able. It is lighted by a large b y wimlow, with all eliptic arch richly parcelled t-jm-itch theiagle ccok and the ceiling is rubbed and pannelled in old fashion style. All the front windows of the groans and first floors have handsome Iransome h~ad lights, with coloured glass of the choicest tints, the centre of each being adcrned by a hand painted flower Next comes the entiar ce hall, ve tibule and f-tair case, the latter of which tikes the form cf a gallery constructed of pitchpire, and having curved b iy wo .ci newills and handrails, all done in Elizabethitm style On the first fLor is a ballustrade gallery, comm nd- ing a view of the whole stair ca-e and hall, Mi Williams's idea being, if anyoce so desired, to have this used as a small picture ga Ic; y. The st lir ce! s, window is of a larg, r size, artistically fitted witl lights of nice toned glass, which give a good effect to oil paiutings. Ihe vestibule doer, and in fact all the deots, are got up in the sarre c' aracter, and t' e conception is most complete and realistic. We abo notice th't Mr Wil iams has been happy in his selection of encm-tic tiles, which harmonise we'd with all the other work-. The domestic arrange ments are very complete ar.d convenient, and in conclusion we must express our can,lid opinion that the houses are a credit to bcth the architect find builder, and we have no doubt but that they will be in great demand, and that they will be soon well tenantel.

COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MESSRS. GILDING AND JONES. On Friday, the 27th ult, Messrs Gilding and Jote-, the popular d rectors of the Promenade Band, took a complimentary benefit at the Towu Hall, Rhyl. The faithful and highly satisfactory manoer ir. which Messrs Gilding and Jones have carried out their cont act with the Commi-si oners, coupled with an attractive piourrmme, served to draw a crowd d house, and the concert was throughout one d tl e best held this seasoD. The band playe.l severa: selections in its usual accomplished and artistic mauner, and was loudly applauded. Madame Minnie Jones' rendering of the song" I have beet, ,with the rose was a most meritorious pe, f. iman e aud the well deserved the app'aa«e that grecLtl her cll'oru. She sang vi-iti tqull success LuSitaT;ilt and "Swiss Echoes," ani :d-o took part in th duett "The Syren and Friar'' with Mr c. S Gilding, which was highly appreciated. MacLsm Emilie Young, who is ever popular with a Rhyi audience, was accorded a warm reception. She wa- in excellent voice, and sang in her accustomed finished style "The three wishes aDd" When the tide conns in," both of which elicited a warn encore. Mr Gilding's conti ibutien to the programme of "The harbour lights at sea" was one of th features of the eveuing, and was demonstratively applauded. The following is a copy of the first p irt of the programme .-—Overture '• Masaniello," the Band; Sorig, "I have been with the rose," Madatr.o Minnie Jones; Lizzicati (from Suite), "Syhiu," th- Eand Sonj-, The three wishes," Madtme Emilia Young, Song," Lusitania," Madame Minnie Jones, Nt w ong" The Harbour Lights at Sea," Mr C. S Gilding; Song, Swiss Echoes," Madame Minnie Joue< Song, "When the tide comes in," Madame Emilie Youeg; Duett, "The Syren and Iii-.r,' Madame Minnie Jones and Mr C. S. Gilding. The accompanists were Messrs F. Wrigley and Walte; Brient. After an interval of five minutes, the members cf the Promenade Band took their seat* below the footlights, and played a lively march, during whidl a party of gent'cT,cn f.pp-ared on the sbge as minstrels under the directorship of Mr J. D /.slier After the b:md. had played a spiritel gala;), the company brde in wiih the opening chorus "To th: mountains we'll away, which was accompanied b, the Promenade Band, and it went well, the choru keeping strict time to the accompaniment Mr Hugh Williams fol'owed with a ozi, ent t ed Rank and File." We must specially coninend this peiformance, and we should advise t his performer to go on and gucceol still more he p,ssc-c,- a rich baritone voice, which was well suited to the sing I.e chose. Mr Alf. Howard (Tamto) then gave an account of his abilities, and his song ATa, the "Fuau j old maid." His comic attitude (and not to mention his dress) and good delivery fairly brought down the house, and Mr Alf. had to repeat the last ver.-e We also heard cne or two good jokes from Alf. Mi J. D. Williams next sang The Island of the Free," and be gave every satisfaction to the auniencc-, resuming bis seat amidst a good iound of applause, Of course ai.ytbinjj in the shape of mi-islrel business would hardly be compleb unless our old friend, Arthur Thomas, was iu the swim. On this occasion he obliged with "She winked at me," and, of course, did not fail to get an encore he alsc gave one or two jokes which were cf a good class He was afterwards gocel eno ugh to pass some snutt around to the members of the company, which st them all sneezing; and the band struck up a lively wind up galop, while the company, one by one, left the stage in a very lively condition. The hand then played a set of waltzes, after which Mr W Pidgeon sang an Irish character, song in grand style. Wo are sorry to huve to state that we beiieve this will be his last appearance foi a long time ou tbe stage in Rhyl; he is going to L a ve the town, and we wish him every success. His reu dering of Killaloe" and The Irish Christerer was really excellent. We hope that ere long we ehall be favoured with an accouut of Mr Pidgeon's well doing elsewhere. Mr Arthur Thamas, the bones, we also hear is leaving Rhyl. Mr J. D Asher, the manager of the White Glove Minstrels will have to look around, and we fear he will hive scme trouble before he finds two such will-iiz and efficient men as Pidgeon and Thomas. Mr Ted Ellis, as is his usual foim (when be appears with his troupe), danced an excellent jig, aid, of course, he had to do four steps and a shuffle off as an encore. Next Mr W. D. At-her app ared as the Frenchman, and Monsieur stated in his broken English how he got slightly mixed with the English manners and customs, and related how he got into trouble. Mr W. D. Asher has good mimical abilities, and we hope that he will give the public of Rhyl another exhibition of them. Theu lol owed the Bude que entitled -1 Sambo's adventure," the characters sus- tained being J. Jaggins, Esq. (Mr J. D. Asher), Samuel, Juggins* servant (Mr Alt'. Howard), the Ghost (Mr W. D. Asher). Space does not allow us to give an account of it, suffice it to say that Messrs. Asher, Howard, aud Asher did their pirts well, and were greeted with good rounas oi laughter and applause as the burlesque torniinatel, which it did abvut 10 p.m., bringing a most CD joy able eveniag I to a clote. Great praise is due to Messrs Gilding and Jonos for the way in which they put the entertainment before the public. lhf second part was excellently managel by Mr J. D. Asher, and we think that as is his endeavour to give good enteitainments he succeeded in his attempt. The choiuses were well trained by him, j and give every satisfaction. We understated that l the Rhyl public will he able to hear these gentlemen amateurs, under Mr J. D. Asher's direction, again during the winter, when th^y will be accompanied by a strong orchestra, under the direction cf Mr Walter Brient, High Street, Rhyl. A large chorus is being arrarged, and so far it is working admir- ably. ————

DEATH OF A WELSH HISTORIAN. The death took place at Bethesda, Bangor,on Wed- nesday, of Mr. R. J. Price, known as Gweirydd ap Rhys, a celebrated Welsh historian. Mr. Price was the author of a standard work entitled "The History of the Ancient Britons and Kymri," which is dedicated to her Majesty the Queen. His last effort was a prize essay on the history of Welsh literature, As an acknowledgment of his literary labours he was voted an allowance of;2300 from her Majesty's private purse. Deceased, who took an active part in connection with the Welsh Eisteddfod, was 79 years of age,

STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED. The police authorities are circulating a descrip- tion of the following articles found at 80, Orbell- street, Battersea, the residence of four men charged with burglariously entering 545, Battersea park road, with a view of finding an owner for them: A gilt clock, a plated entree dish, 43 gold rings, lady s gold necklace, two gold alberts, nine gold pins, five silver bracelets, several pairs of earrings set in diamonds, seven watches, two plated teapots. ft cruet stand, several table knives, a set of diamond scales in case, a pair of opera glasses, a silver pencii- case, a pair of gold rim spectacles, four necklets (one gold, one coral, two silver), and other articles, of the value of £500, the whole of which can be seen at the Wandsworth Police-station.

ROBBING A BARRISTER. The two young men named Henry Edward Jones, painter, and Bartholomew Marsano, carpenter, charged with breaking into the chambers of Mr. Henry Hamilton Lawless, barrister-at-law, and steal-1 ing therefrom a quantity of jewellery and other articles of the value of £ 50, were again brought up at the London Mansion House on Wednesday, and the case disposed of by Mr. Alderman Tyler. Jones j was the husband of the laundress who attended to the chambers, and the prisoner himself had been in the habit of going to the place to assist. On Mr. Lawless going to his chambers he found that they had been entered through a small side window. The drawers of an escritoire had been opened by a false key, and the property mentioned was missing. It was traced to the possession of the prisoners, one of whom had pawned a ring far below its value. While stand- ing in the dock Mr. Lawless noticed that the prisoner Marsano was wearing a suit of Mr. Lawless's clothes, which he had only just missed.- The prisoners, who made no defence, were com- mitted for trial.

WELL-EARNED RETIREMENT. Although the fact has not yet been officially com- municated, the India Office has lately been deprived of the services of an old and meritorious member by the resignaion of Colonel Sir Henry Yule, who has retired from the public service after about half a century of usefulness. Colonel Yule's career began in 1838, when he went out from Addiscombe as subaltern in the Bengal Engineers. For 24 years he served in various grades up to Secre- tary of the Publio Works Department of India. He went through the Punjab and Sind campaigns in the forts, and in 1855 was one of the envoys to the Burmese Court at Ava. In 1862 he came home, and devoted himself to the labours which have made his name so well known, applying himself especially to the elucida- tion of obscure points in the geography of Asia and to the study of mediaeval exploration in that Con- tinent. In 1875 he was appointed Public Works mem- ber of the India Council, but failing health com- pelled him some time ago to bring his official career to a close.

A LOYAL POTENTATE. A correspondent writes all the way from Johore, in praise of "our good Sultan." Johore, as many people may have forgotten, is at the end of the Malay Peninsula, not very far from Singapore. Says this [correspondent: "No Mahometan prince in the East, that I know of, encourages the fine'arts as our Sultan does, and you have it in your power to do him the honour of noticing his taste and loyalty." There is something almost pathetic in the magnificent loyalty of this dusky potentate, who owns the largest collection of portraits of members of the Royal Family of anybody in the far East. The first por- traits he ordered were those of the Queen and the late Prince Consort; then the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. These were followed by portraits, head size, of Kings George I., II., III., IV., and William IV.,which all hang in the ballroom. The drawing-room contains the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the Sultan himself. Mr. Gladstone hangs on the staircase. The Duke of Sutherland, in Highland costume, also adorns the palace, and the present Premier of Eng- land is on the way,

TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN CHINA. Particulars have just come to hand of a terr ifio explosion, resulting in the known loss of 11 lives and probably of many more.which occurred at Shanghai. A new steam launch had been built by a Chinese firm fora Mandarin from Hangehow, and started on a trial trip, having on board about 30 persons,includ- ing the builder of the launch, several friends of the owner, and a number of other guests. The launch was steaming down the river against the flood tide, when suddenly the boiler burst with an explosion that was heard for a considerable distance, and the body of a Chinaman, together with a large piece of the boiler, was carried high into the air, As. sistance immediately put off from the shore, and several persons were rescued from drowning,but most of them were so severely scalded and otherwise in- jured that they were at once conveyed to the hos- pital. Eleven dead bodies were afterwards picked up, including that of Dong Mow, the builder of the launch, and six of his workmen,as well as the engineer and a fireman. All of these were found to have been frightfully scalded, and their clothing was almost entirely gone, having been torn off by the explosion. Twelve other persons are missing, and it is feared that these have also been killed.

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J (Oyer one thousand havj been received from M.xlicM Men), Which is a Delicious Beverage and Touic made from Port Wiiio, Liebig's Extract of Meat IU d Extract of AX ilt; Nutritiou, Strengthening, Stimulating, Flesh-Forming, and Health-restoring, iaitabic for the Robust iu Health as well as the Inralid. AUen M., M.D., Deputy-Inspector-General Hos. pitals, 1 ondon Atlbutt H. A., I A. Ap., M.B., Leeds Alderson JL H M.R.C.S Hammersmith, London Arthur J., L.R.C.P., Wingate, Ferry Hill Aelcock H., M.R. C.S., Bermondsey, S.E. Abbott J., L.D.S., R.C.S., F.S.S., Exeter Barford J. G., M.R.C.S., Workingham, Berka Bernard C. J., L.A.P., Skegness, Lincolnshire B jufliu A., M.D., 18, Portland Place, Lcadon, W. Bryan J., M D., F.R.C.S., 36, May Fair, North- ampton Boulton W. W., M.R.C.S., L.A.C., Beverley Buikett, J. C. 0., M.D., Mast. Surg., Whitwick, Leicester Barnos J., M.R.C.S Birmingham Browne E., L.R.C.P., Puckerilge, Herts Bourne T M.B., Tennyson Cottage, Mablethorpe Burke J. P., M.D., Claremorris, Co. Mayo Burka J. P., M.D., Abbey View, Killaloe, Co. Claif Burger F. U., M.D., Fethard, Clonmcl, Ireland efolant W. 11., L.R. 0 P., Clarendou House, Whitley Burton T. C., M.D., Rossbeg, Weatport, Co. Mayo Leru.rd W., M.D., 14, Queen Street, Londonderry Beuby G. T. M.D., Morningside, Edinburgh Bdtelcy R. G., L.S., Ap., Goi-leston, Gt. Yarmouth Banting J., N.R C.S., York House, Tottenham Bannister J. H., M.R.O.S., t, Rnseell Sauare, London, W.C. Broom J., M.D., St. Paul's R )ad, Clifton, Bristol Beadles J., M.D., New Southgate, London, N Connolly W. P., L.R.C.P., Bruff, Co. Limejick Charlton A., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., Brabourne, Ashford Cox W. L., M.R.C.S., Hopesny, Ashton-ou-Cuium Colston J., L.S.A., Eckington, near Chesterfield Cooper W. R., I.R.C.S., 3, Agincourt Viilas; N crbiton v Charpentier A. E. L., M.B., Uxbridgo Cunnir gham A. G., M.B., C.M., Stapleton Road, Bristol Cheyne R. R., F.R.C.3., 27, Nottingham Place, London, W. Churchill A. II., M.R.C.S., Walton-on-lho-IIill Callonder J., M.C., Auldgirth. Dumfries, N.B. Combs J. W., M.R.C.S., Burwash, Hurst Green Cochrane G., M.R.C.S., Wickbain Market Deely W. B., L.R.C.S., Tyrrell's Paps, Co. Galway Davies D. R., M.B., L R.C.P., Aberystwith Donaldson J., M.D., L.R.S.S., Mobaione, FotharsJ Draper H., M.D., Churchfield, Newport Davison J., K.Q.O.P., Ballinakill, Queen's Co. Edmunds E., L.R.C.P., Glanaber. Llaufyliin Ensor J. A., M.R.C.S., Tisbury, Wilts Evans S. L.R.C.P,, M.R.C.S., 27, West Street, Harwich Ellerton, F. C. G., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.S., Leamington Ellis R., F.R.C.S., 100, Rye ilill, Newcastle-ou Tyne Ewens J., L.R.C.P., L.R C.S., Bristoi E:nys-Jones A., M.D., 10, St. John's Street, Chester Ferguson J.M., L.F.P.S., Partick, Glasgow Fendick R., M.R.C.S., Ciiftov, Bi-ist(,l Foster P., M.D 11, Park Place, Leeos Foot C. G., M.D., L.R.C.S., Tallow. Co Freeman J., M.D., EdgbastDn, Binokigh Fenny J., M.R.C., Folton Villa, Che-iter Green J. L., M.R C.S., Harcoart Tcr, Gibson H. C. M., M.R C.S., llchester Gourley S., M.D., L.R.C.P., West Hartle Gamble B,, L.R.O.8., Enniskillen, Co. Farmanag) Gill C. E.F., M.D., Folkestone, Koot A Hayes A K.Q.C.P., Woodhouse, near Hull Hoiliugworth J., M.R.C.S., Holderness Road, Hul Harvey T., M.R.C S., 6, MontaguePJace, P( p'ar, I HoiegoodS., M.R.C.S M.D., Swinton, Maucheste' fTo. e J., M.R.C.S., Marple, near Stockport Hughes R M.R.C.S., 41, High Street, Bala Ha wku A. E., M.D., L.R.C.P., Liverpool tio'ulorncss W. B., M.R.C.S., 15, Park St., Windsoi Hodgson W., M.R.C.S., Aspatria, Cumberland Flaryreaves M. K., M.D., Wellington House, Leedi Holland L., M.D., Neweastle-on-Tyre tiolicn J. S;, M.D., Sudbury, Suffolk iloveil T. M., M.R.C.S., Clapham, Middlesex Hde N. F., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., Aldebutgn, Suffoll Tames J. D., M.R.C.S., Bermondsey, S.E. Ivernot G. S., M.D., 9, ElphinstoneRoad, Hastingi tvh'g R., M.R.C.S., Linton Villas, Uxbridge ♦furray W., M.B., Mast. Surg., Slaplohill Bristol ilalton E. H., M.R.C.S., LS.A., London Mcshiu W. J., M.D., Sutton. Elv. Cambs. Vlacdonald J. E., Physician and Surgeon, MiU&o'd vfa.shall J., M.R.C.S., Whickford, Essex ($ ,\I isters J., L.D.S, L.D., F.P.S., Manchester M ukay H., M D., L.S.A.L, Normanton, Derby .Vlaitolmson J. A.. M.D., Middlesboroagh Moore T., Jflt C S., 6, Lee Terrace, BLokheath, S.E Martin W. B., L.R.C.S., Scoke, Davenport Mdtnm F. L., M.D., 43, Claremout fcq., Loudon iloi'i.an 8., M.D., 15, Orfcfield Rd,, Ciifton, Bristol Odell, Thomas, M.R.C.S., Hertford Pope J. A., "-R.O.S. 102, Upper Rath mines, Dublin Vow, B. C., M.D., Parkmoor, Roscrea, Co. Tippc-rary Resilient Medical Officer, Homoonathie Dispeusiry, :c. Roberts A., M.R.U.S., 85, Skiptm Road, KeigMoy Rawle F., M.R.C.S., TitchfiEld, Itauts Richardson A., M.R.C.S., 143, Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush Smith W. G., M.D.f Gteenhill, Weymouth, Dorset Swanwick E.M., M.R.C.S., &c., West Hartlepool Spratt E., Consulting Physician to the Corps of Commissioners, &c.. 64, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, London, W. •'fluncers G., ,D., London 11t;t!.L ci. ^-i t, Giles', L'-rdon Sp«ck»iian F H., M R.C S., SI n., Ilstp nOCr. Rent Slrsser 0.. M.D Rr*m>y, S.muel W J1.A. M.R.C.S., Pont»rdawe, Cla- Hi organ o Saudfoid h. V., M D L.R C.P., Herrfoul Sheldon, EM., M.R.C.S, 223 Boundiry Street, Liverpool Shaw H. J., L.R.C.P., Ilucslet, Lr-c-Aa » Smith n., M R.C.S., Cobham, KU;.TV Sanders J. Vl., M.D., F R.C.S., fcetbnal Green Infirmary @ Ton kins A. W., M.D., New bold Ter., Lenmirgtcn Tcnch E. B., M R.C.S., 30, W;ubrock City, London Woclerton E. G., L.R.C.S., Wci,do\er, Uueks Whate N. C M.D., Ardcownn, R-ithmincs Winter W J., M.D., Monroe Pa:k, Lee, London,S.E Wcldon G., M.H.C.S., M 11., London, 8 W. Westmoreland J., M R.C.S., Cbf cth" m, Man* Chester T Wise G. S M.D., C.S., Beech juawn, Banbury Whiitle U., M.A M.D., M.B.C.P., Liverpool Williams, 11. C., M.R.C.P., The Grange, Grins Wattou W. S., F.R.C.S., Cavendish 8q Loo. Westbroujih R., M.D., Wcsbury on-Tyno Watson W., Medical Officer, St. Wai'iama I Hospital, Tbeoha'd House, Rochester Wright C. S. J., M.D. Holloway, London, N. COI A -MAN'S Lietng's Extract of ETeat & M&lt Wico Is a Delicious Ecverage and Tonic made from Tort Wine, Liebig's Extract of Meat and Extract of Malt; Nutritious, Strengthening, Stimulating, Flesh-forming, and Health-restoxing suitable fof the Robust in Health as well as the Invalid. The following preparations are abo confidently recom- mended by the ProIlridors :— Coleman's Liebig's Extract of Moat and Malt Wine, with Quinine. M ditto ditto with lY.psiue, ditto ditto with IroD. Each kind is sold in Bottles, 2H 9d. & 4s. 6d. each can be Db- tained of all Druggists, Win, Merchants, and Patent Medians Vendors in the United Kingdom. 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