Rhyl Record and Advertiser

FLOTATION OF THE QUEEN'S PALACE. PROSPECTUS TO BE ISSUED TO MORROW. Our advertising columns contain the announcement that the prospectus of The Rhyl Palace, Arcade and Hotel Company will be issued to the public to-morrow (Saturday), and that copies can be obtained from the ^^orth and South W ales Rank^ Rhyl and the different branches, and from the secretary, Mr. E. W. Parry. The success of this company is so closely asso- ciated with the welfare and prosperity of Rhyl that the success or otherwise of the flotation will be awaited with considerable interest in the town. The subscription list will, we understand, open on Monday and close on Wednesday. Those townspeople I who have money to invest will show their faith in the town and their appreciation of the enterprise by becoming shareholders, and we trust that as many Rhyl people as possible will be found among the share- holders, no matter how small the amount of their shares. What is needed is to show that Rhyl are interested in the welfare of this attractive property and gorgeous place of entertainment. It will be found that Mr. Ashfield will be chairman of directors and managing director, and that Mr. E W. Parry is secretary, and the fact that two Rhvl gentlemen occupy such important positions is a guarantee that the undertak- ing will be worked very largely in the interest of Rhyl. It will also be observed that at the sessions on Tuesday Mr. P J. Ashfield was granted a transfer of the license of the Queen's Hotel, and he will exercise a dose personal supervision upon its man- agement. ^Comparatively few people in Rhyl know what a beautifully furnished and sumptuously appointed hotel the Queen's is. AVe are desired by Mr. Ash- field to say that all residents of Rhyl who desire to be shown through the hotel will be heartily welcomed. ■ o§o

Axtyn. DEATH—We regiet to announce the death of Mr Edward Davies, Tyn-y-Caean Axtyn, which took place on Saturday Inst after a week of illness. Mr Dav:es was a faithful member of the Groes Wesleyan Chapel and was much respected and esteemed for his quiet and unassuming ways. The funeral took place on Tuesday when a large number attended. The officiating minister was the Rev John Kelly Llanasa. --000-

Newmarket. REVIVAL MEETINGS.—During this week sermons have been preached at the ditlei ent chapels in the following order Monday, Rev J. E. Davies (Holywell) Tuesday, Rev. R. P. Hughes (Dyserth) Wednes- day Rev E. Parry (Carmel) Thursday, Rev D. Lewis (Rhyl) and on Friday, Rev. John Kelly (Llanasa). The congre- gations were large at all the meetings, and the sermons were powerful

Llanasa. During the week prayer meetings have been held in all the chapels in the upper part of the Llanasa circuit. On Monday, the Rev. Henry Jones, Helygain, preached at the Trelogan Wesleyan chapel, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Revs. E. Parry, Carmel, and the Rev. Hugh Pugh, Denbigh. On Thursday, Rev. Edward Pierce, Trelogan, occupied the pulpit at Sam, while sermons were preached by the Rey. W. James, Sarn, at the Groes, Llan- asa, and Rev. John Kelly, Llanasa, at the Trelogan Wesleyan chapel. The congreg- ations were good and the sermons were impressive. ■——1!°!!

Abergele, LOCAL SUCCESS.—At the Intermediate Ex- amination of the institute of Charted Account- ants, held in December last, Mr. R. T. Mill- ward, son of Mr. E. H. Millward, Abergele, was placed sixth in Honours out of nearly 200 candidates. Mr. Millward is articled to Mr. A. G. Pugh, Llandudno. -o[-

Holywell- THE FUTURE OF ST. WINE-ERIDE'S WELT..—At the monthly meeting of the Holy- well Urban District Council on Monday night, Mr. Urias Bromley called attention to the new Milwr drainage scheme, and asked whether there was a danger of its taking away the water from St. Winefride's Well. He would like some assurance upon that question, because if the well was dried up what would become of Holywell and St. Winefride's and all the mir- acles which had taken olace in the history of this wonderful place all these centuries ?—Mr. J- t\ Jones, the sesretarv of the drainage scheme, recalled the fact that some years ago, when the Milwr Tunnel was about to be con- structed, similar fears were expressed as to the probability of St. Winefride's Well being but those fears were never realised, and as a matter of fact ther was more water in the well to-day than six years ago.—It was eventually decided to ask the Parliamentary Committee of the Flintshire County Council to give the matter their consideration. NEW FLINTSHIRE WATER SCHEME.— At the monthly meeting of the Holywell Rural District Council on Friday, the Clerk reported that he and Mr. Goodman Roberts (clerk of the Hawarden Rural District Council) had inter- viewed the directors of the Brymbo Water Com- pany with regard to the proposed supply of water to the parishes of Leeswood and Tryddvn. The Company declined to deviate from their I' original offer—to carry out the works on a guarantee by the Council of 10 per cent, for (I twenty years upon the outlay—and an agree- ment would now be drawn up accordingly. PROMOTION.—The Rev. Joseph 'Davies, ( curate of Holywell, has been "offered and has accepted the living of Penycae. Mr. Davies is a graduate of St. David's College, Lampeter he was ordained by the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1888, and has been curate of Holywell since then. Mr. Davies, who is a son of the late Mr. Benjamin Davies, of Rhos, received his early education at Ruabon Grammar School, whence he proceeded to the University College of ales, Aberystwyth. He is described as an eloquent extempore preacher. x THE FLNT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS Will Meet Monday, Jan. 18th TJangerniew. Wednesday, Jan. 20th Groes. Saturday, Jan. 23rd Bodehvyddan. At 11 o'clock.

RHYL. QUEEN'S PALACE.—Two entertainments of a very special character will be held in the Queen's Palace next week. By kind permission ot the directors who are giving the hail free, an entertainment in aid of the Alexandra Hospital and Convalescent Homes is arranged by the managing director on Tuesday th 19th, Danus, the great club gymnast, Mr. rank Lloyd, of Chester, and Mr Denbigh Cooper, of Llandudno, have promised their help, and there wiil be also a great attraction in the Rhyl Orchestral Society augmented by the Palace Orchestra. A farce and a comic drama by well known amateurs, also Master Eddie Samuels and other turns to complete a most enjoyable programme-—Thursday, 21st, will be the annual Fancy Dress and Masquerade Ball, for which the management are providing many of the dresses at a nominal cost to anyone who cares to take advantage of this assistance. Spectators will be admitted from 8 to 10-30 only, and judging from the number of tickets sold a very pretty and large party is expected to come from outside Rbyl district.—We understand that Hume and Co., Manchester, have taken 25 Arcade and will be open all next week with a new selection of fancy costumes on hire. HE JOHN HENRY BREESE — The Official Receiver (Mr- LI. Hugh Jones) has given notice to the creditors of the above bank- rupt to apply to the Board of Trade for his release as trustse of the estate, and has declared a first and final dividend of 2s. 7d. in the £ The total amount of debts that ranked for dividend was 16:3. 6d. as against £ "1,056 15s. lid. estimated by the debtor. The receipts amounted to £226 16s, Id as against an estimate of £l!)l. The total costs and charges amounted to £66 7 s. 81 and the amount distributed among the creditors in dividend was 12s 101. The Official Receiver adds the following remarKs, I suc- ceeded in recovering the chattels assigned by the bankrupt to a money lender before the bankruptcy. It will also be seen that the leases vested in the bankrupt realised £00, although they were subject to rack rents. CHRIST CHURCH SOCIAL.—The weekly social tea at Christ Church Congregational on Wednesday was given by Mrs. A- Rhydwen Jones, Bronheulog, and it was attended by one of the largest companies of the season. The hostess was assisted at the tables by Mrs. P. Mostyu Williams, Mrs. rr. M. Davies, Mrs- G. W. Parry, and Mrs. E- A, Jones- Mr. Walter Davies (photographer) proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Jones for her hospitality, and it was seconded by Mr. Robert Hughes and carried with acclamation. The vote was appropriately acknowledged by Mr. C Nelson 00 behalf of Mrs. Jones. POPULARISING IIHYL—As a result of combined representations made to the Railway Company by Mr. P. J. Ashfield, managing director of the Queen's Palace, and Mr. Storey of the Hydropathic Establishment, we under- stand that the Railway Company has decided to issue combined rail and hotel tiokets from the Exchange (Manchester), Lime Street (Liver- pool). and New Street (Birmingham) stations on every Friday and Saturday until further notice. The holders will be entitled to stay at any of the following hotels at Hhyl, Claremont Hydro, New Marine Hydro, Queen's Hotel- Roya! Hotel, The Palace Hotel, and West minster Hotel, It is also expected that at the instance of the Council cheap fares will be issued to Rhyl from Chester and intermediate stations every Friday afternoon, and that a late train will be run at night. This will tend to considerably popularise Rhyl as a shopping centre for stations between Rhyl and Flint. PRESBYTERIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Alien Immigration was the subject of the debate at the English Presbyterian Liter ary Debating Society on Mouday evening. Mr Percy Davies argued in favour of unrestricted immigration whilst the opposite side was taken by Mr. Walter Harrison and the majority of those present endorsed his views. lSITED NONCONFORMIST SERVICES —By way of religious celebration of the New Year united services have been held nightiy this week under the auspices of the Welsh Free Church Council- The services are pre- ceeded by a short prayer meeting followed by a sermon at seven o'clock, and are held altern- ately at Brunswick, Welsh Wesleyan and Clwyd Street Calvinistic Chapels, both of the spacious edfices being filled nightly by large and attentive congregations. Monday evening s ,services at Brunswick were presided over by the Rev. R. Richards and the sermon was delivered by the Rev. W. Thomas (Calvinistic Methodist), Llanrwst. On Tuesday at Clwyd Street, the Rev. E. Humphreys presided and the preacher was the Rev. Wynn Davies (Calvinistic Methodist) Liverpool. On Wed- nesday evening at Brunswick the Rev. David Lewis presided and the sermon was preached by the Rev Washington Jones (Congregational) Bagibt. The same preacher occupied the pul- pit on xhursday evening the president being the Rev. R, Hughes. To-night Friday, and to-morrow Saturday the Rev. Idwal Jones (Baptist), will be the preacher and the presi- dents the Rev S- rr. Jones and Mr Arthur Rowlands, Town Clerk. The services will also be continued on Monday and Tuesday next when the preachers will be drawn from the Wesleyan con rex. on- THE SOUTH WARD BYE-ELEUTIOX- Nominations for the casual vacancy in the South Ward caused by the resignation ot Mr Amos Maltby were received ^by the Town Clerk on Monday and the following four gentlemen were nominated Messrs Edmund Hughes, builder C. R. Tayleur, Maesgwilym Cottage J. S. Greenhaigh, Sea Bank Road and W. Pickersgill, builder. The polling will take place at the Corn Exchange, Town Hall, on Friday, next the 22nd inst. We under- stand that :\1t-. Greenhaigh has withdrawn and that the fight will be between the other three gentlemen Mr Pickersgill had offered to withdraw provided that Mr Hughes would do so, in. favour of Mr J. S. Greenhaigh, but his appeal was not responded to. THE EISTEDDFOD CHOIR—There was an excellent muster of the Royal National Eisteddfod Choir at the weekly rehearsal at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Such good progress has been made with the "Redemption that the conductor Mr Wilfrid Jones made a start on Tuesday with Cap- tivity one of the new works to be performed at the Eisteddfod. The members of the choir found the music attractive and interesting and addressed themselves to its rehearsal with considerable pleasure. ENGLISH WESLEYAN SOCIAL, A most pleasant and enjoyable social evening was held at the English Wesleyan Church. Welling- ton Road, last (Thursday) evening, given by the young ladies of the church. Miss Jones and Miss Miller collected, and the programme was got up by Miss Louie Amos and Miss Gunner, whilst the room was decorated in a most attractive manner by the Misses Picken, Efwy Street, Miss Popplewell, and Miss Maggie Roberts. The refreshment arrangements were carried out by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. S. J. Amos, who were assisted by the young ladies of the church. An enjoyable programme was sus- tained by Mrs. W. Freeman, Mr. Llewelyn Evans, Miss Mabel Hughes, and Miss Violet Church. A series of round games, competition, &c helped towards a most entertaining and pleasant evening. GOSPEL TElPERANCE. The weekly Grspel Temperance meeting was held last Sunday evening in the Boys Brigade Hall. The Welsh Good Templars had charge of the meeting, and was presided over by the Chitf Templar, who in the course of his speech referred to the very serious step about to be taken by the present Government, nothing less than endowing the liqour traffic. This question overshadowed every other "fiscal" question. Endowing the landlord is bad enough, but endowing the brewer, surely, is more than any nation can stand. Will Christian England consent to it lying down, and he hoped they in Rhyl would raise their voice against such a monstrous propossl. The Rev. J. E. Davies also gave a stirring address in which he expressed satisfaction at seeing so much interest taken in temperance work by the sisters. He urged them to still greater activity, especially in the face of the fact that so many women had these days given way so hopelessly to drink. A great deal depended upon the mothers of our country what the future generation would be. Other items on the programme were the following:— Recitation, Bro. Caledfryn Jones solo, Sister Jones; selection on the zither harp, Sister B'odwen Morris solo, Sister Katie Jones, accompanied on the harp by Sister Morris, also choruses by the Good Templar choir, Sister Profit acted as accompanist. Next Sunday evening the Total Abstainers from Christ Church will arrange the meeting, when Mr. F. L. Rawlins, will occupy the chair, and an address will be given by the Rev. E. A. Killon of Carlisle. PLEASANT SATURDAY EVENINGS-- Mr G. A. Taverner, J.P., occupied the chair at the Brigade Hall on Saturday evening, and during the course of his remarks he said, that when invited by Mr John Grosvenor to pre- side he at once accepted the invitation and was in fact only too pleased to lend a helping hand. He was inclined to think that the nature and quality of these entertainments were still unknown to a very larga section of the community otherwise the Brigade Hall would be too small to contain those whom he was sure would like to attend. Mr Taverner thought great credit was due to Mr Grosyeuor, junior, for the way in which he had got up the programme and he was sure they would tender him their best thanks for the trouble he had taken. Reference was made to the concert which is to be given next Saturday in the Town Hail in connection with the war memorial and Mr Taverner trusted that all would rally round Mr Lewis Jones and the Town Hall would be well filled. The following programme gave general satisfaction Piano- forte duett, Misses Elsie Davies and MHY Jones; song, Mr Jos. Lloyd, St. Asaph; recitation, Whet. George III was King," Miss Parker Davies, The China ornament comic song in character, "Carnlachie Scout," Mr. Farrow, St. Asaph zither harp solo. Miss Biodwen Morris song, "The Toilers," Miss E jl. Moss, St. Asaph; comic song. Farmer Giles" "I've brought the coals," Master Ted Samuels pianoforte solo, The Nightfall," Mrs- Greenhaigh song, The Miller and the Maid, Mrs. Jos- Lloyd song, "Ciemeattme." Mr. Caradoc WillIams; recitation, "The Life- boat," Mr- Ivoyn Toinkinson comic song (in character ''Deor old Mike," Mr. Farrow song, Uncle John," Miss Moss, St. Asaph; comic song. her drown," Master T. Samuels- Mr A. Lewis Jones in moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr Grosvenor, and all who bad taken part, said he could promise all who went to the War Memorial Concert in the Town Hall a very good entertainment. Tne evening closed with the National Anthem. Miss Winnie Jones, A,L CM, acted as accom- panist- EDUCATIONAL — At the December examination of Trinity college, London, the following pupils of Fairholm, Rhyl, gained certificates—: Intermediate, Hilda M Fenn Junior section, Marjorie Harker and Gladys Fenn Preparatory Division, Elsie Fletcher Adda C. Williams, Ethel M. Ellis, Annie J Lewis, Annie J Wilde Editb A Roberts. WELSH WESLEYAN QUARERLY MEET- ING—The quarterly meeting of the Rhyl Welsh Wesleyan Circuit was held at Prestatyn on Thursday the Rev E. Humphreys presiding, every Church in the circuit being represented except Dyserth, whose usual representatives were indisposed The receipts for the quarter were ^"69 10s 2d the number of members 405 a slight decrease in consequence of removals from the circuit. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Griff Lewis, Anwylfa, Rhyl for his services as secretary to the chapels and he was unanimously re-elected. Mr. J. F. Griffiths, Free Trade Hall, Rhyl, was heartily thanked for his past four years services as circuit stew- ard also his colleague, Air J E L Jones.Prestatyn. Both expressed a desire to be relieved of the duties of their office but the meeting unanimously re-elected them. A vote of sympathy was passed with the Rev W. H. Evans who was to unwell to attend the meeting, also with Mr W. M. Williams, Rhyl, and Mr J. E. L Jones, Prestatyn, both of whom were indisposed. Mr Robert Jones, Holbora House, Rhyl, was appointed to audit the Foreign Mission accounts. After the meeting the delegates were entertained to tea by the Prestatyn friends and after tea a conference was helct, in which, part was taken by the Rev. E. Humphreys, the Rev. R. Hughes Messrs. John Jones, Rhyl, J. Denton Davies, and Mr. R Davies, Prestatyn. THE NEW COUNTY REGISTER.— The register of voters for 1904, for the County of Flint which has just been printed by Messrs. Amos Brothers, Advertiser Office, Rhyl, and published by Mr. R. Bromley, tbe clerk of the Peace, contains the names of 11,403 Parliamentary Electors, and 16,947 County Electors, as against 11,092 Parliamentary and 16,430 County in 1903, an increase of 31 r in one and of 457 in the other. Among the polling districts that have increased are Buckley (44), Caergwrle (41), Connah's Quay (35), Flint (13), HaLyn (13), Hanmer (16), Leeswood (22), Llanasa (12), Mold (12), Northop (10), Prestatyn (47), Queen's Ferry (65), Rhyl (92) All the other districts are stationary or show a slight decrease. Rhyl, is of course, the largest polling district in the County, having 1,393 Parliamentary votes, and 1,997 County voters. Buckley is the next largest with 1,068 Parliamentary electors and 1,171 County electors. The smallest polling district is Bangor with 100 Parliamentary and 108 County electors The voting strength of the local districts are Dyserth 224 Parliamentary and 244 County, Llanasa 604 Parliamentary and 678 County, Prestatyn 444 Parliamentary and Sï5 County, St Asaph 12 Parliamentary and 482 County. CHILDREN'S BALL AT THE QUEEN'S PALACE.—On Thursday evening a Children's Ball and Christmas Tree was held at the Queen's Palace and despite the boisterous high wind and the blinding storm of sand several hundreds of children, some of them very little dots took part in the affair. Many of the children were in fancy costumes, and the scene viewed from the balcony was one of never to be for- gotten brightness and charm. It was essentially the children's night; they danced, they romped, they laughted and they shouted in a manner that proved how thoroughly they were enjoying themselves. In the centre of the ballroom floor was a huge Christmas tree brilliantly lighted with electric lamps and variagated colours, and laden with all sorts of toys Each child was presented with a toy from this tree, Mrs. Robertson and Mr. P. J. Ashfield handing them to the clamorous little ones who crowded around the tree. The Palace vivigraph was especially appreciated and some new and novel pictures were thrown upon the screen. Master Thomas Edward Greenhaigh was master of the ceremonies. SOCIAL AT IMMANUEL CHURCH. A social evening in connection with the Immanuel Congregational Church, Water Street, was given last (lhursday) evening bv Mr George Harrison. Miss Harrison, Airs and Miss W. II. Harrison. The room was tastefully decorated. The Rev. E E. Ingham presided and the following programme was agreeably sustained:—Pianoforte solo, Miss S. E. Jones; song, "The Better Land," Mrs Cheetham violin solo, Miss Bibby song, "The Storm Fiend" Mr A. W. James recitation Keeping his word"; Miss Sarah C Jones song, Master Thomas Henry Jones song, Miss Bella McKewcn; recitation. The master's visit Miss Davies. WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSION The annual services in connection with the English Wes- leyan Foreign Mission will be preached at the English Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday by the Rev Joseph Martin. On Wednesday evening a public meeting will be held presided over by Mr G. R. Lawrence! Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Fiddion Moulton (the deputation), and others. oso

Ffynongroew. CO-Ol'EKAi fVL STORKS.—A knife-and-fork tea was given last Saturday night at the Church School by the Co-operative Stores of this vill- age to its members and members' wives, and also to a few guest-; who are in sympathy wjth the movement. Tt turne clout to be an immense success, as about two hundred were pr sent, and this augurs well for the future success of its membership and capital. After the tea a public meeting was held, and the Rev. II. Harris was called upon to open the meeting. I II the course of his remarks he said he sincerelv wished the < o-operative Stores success, and hoped they would be able to enlarge their pre- mises and go on prospering. The co-operative could never wipe out the individual trader, and there was plenty of room for both to grow. Addresses were afterwards given by Dr. Jones Mr. Wright (secretary of the Chester and North Wales Co-operative Association), and Mr. Tones (secretary of the Buckley Co-operative Stores) and the usual votes of thanks closed the pro- ceedings. -Ioø-

PRESTATYN. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the Pres- tatyn School Board was held on Friday evening. There were present Mr. G. O. Jones (Chairman), the Rev. F. Jewell (Vice-Chairman), the Rev. O. J. Davies (Vicar), Messrs. Peter Ellis and W. H. Coward, with the Clerk, Mr. John Hughes, and the School Attendance Officer, Air. E. H. Parry. Five applications had been received for the post of probationer at tin- schools, viz., Dorothv Roberts (aged Hi, Sarah Jo lies (13), J. Tudor Hughes (13), Oswald Jones (lo), and Jane Lloyd, Llangollen (16). It was decided: that preference be given to the scholars of the school. Before proceeding to the ap- pointment the Clerk laid on the table the re- sults of the County School examination held at Rhyl, 111 which the four local candidates took part, and before the results were disclosed it was decided to take the result of the examina- tion as the basis for making the appointment, with the result that it was found that Dorothy Roberts was nearly 100 marks ahead of the other competitors, and she was accordingly ap- pointed. It was resolved in view of the action of the Board of Education in postponing the appointed day for Flintshire to issue a precept 0:1 the Overseers for the sum of £ 120, which it was estimated would be required to carry on the schools for the next three months. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING .—A special meeting of the Prestatyn Urban District Council was held on Monday, when there were present Messrs. J. B. Linneil, J.P. (Chairman), W. II. Coward, J.P., T. J. Scott, Peter Ellis, Thomas Jones, John Cunnah, Thomas Williams, T. ¡'any Williams, the Surveyor, and Clerk. The Clerk submitted a mortgage deed for £ 1,475 to the Public Works Loan Board at 3 per cent. for 30 years for the drainage of High Street, Gronant Road, and Meliden Road. It was re- solved that the seal of the Council be affixed to the deed. It was also resolved that application be made to the Local Government Hoard for their sanction to borrow the sum of £ 45 for a term of ten years for defraying the cost oi private street works in Victoria Roacl. A letter was read from Mr. 1- J. Gamlin, solicitor. Rhyl, explaining the position of the Council in view of the appeal of Messrs. Taylor and Nicholson, against the decision of the justices with respect to the repair 01 lctoria Road. After discus- sion it was resolved that Mr. Gamlin be in- structed to take steps to defend the Council against the appeal at the Quarter Sessions also to engage Counsel and carry out all procedure incidental to the defence of the Council's posit- ion. A letter was read from Messrs Baker Lee and Co., calling attention to Clause 19 of the North Wales Electric Power Bill in the ensuing sessions of Parliament and which empowered the Company to sell current for power purposes within the district of the Prestatyn, and for lighting purposes to tnose taking it for power. They suggested that the promoters should be asked to insert a clause to the effect that they woud not exercise this power in the dis- trict without the consent of the Council. After discussion it was resolved that the Clerk con> municate with the promoters and ask them to insert clauses as suggested by Messrs. Baker, Lees. are pleased to hear of the excellent progress that is being made by the Welsh Congregational Church, Victoria Avenue. The membership shows K steady increase and the congregations are well maintained. Last vear the sum of £ 300 was cleared off the Chapel debt and there is a sum of E30 in hands. L A MINISTER'S DISCOMFITURE.—A well known and respected Rhvl divine had a some- what singular and awkward experience while officiating at Rheobcth Chapel a few Sundays ago. eAs is well known a new orõyan has re- cently been installed at Rehoboth. Certain structural alterations were entailed in conse- quence of this installation, and also the carrying out of some decorative work. Among other things it was necessary to varnish the seat in the pul- pit on which the officiating minister sits. This varnishing was carried out on the Saturday previous with the thoughtlesness that is charac- teristic of some wielders of the paint brush. On this particular Sunday our friend was the occupant of the pulpit. During the service he seldom avails himself of the rest offered by the tempting seat provided in the pulpit. But on this occasion there was a long hymn just before 1 his sermon, and he sat himself down while his congregation raised their voices in the hymn of praise. When they had finished he attempted to get up to deliver his sermon, but he failed conspicuously. Ire was stuck in the undried varnish. Try how he would, he could not ex- tricate himself from its gluev clutches. of the congregation perceived that he was in some difficulty, but were unable to decide the cause of it, and they watched his struggles with a fascinated gaze. His position can be well imagined. With a desperate effort he could, of course, release himself, but in the effort he might leave an inconvenient part of his garment a hostage to the piratical varnish. However, he had to decide on one out of two courses, and rather than remain "tuck in the varnish he decided to risk it. With a vigorous effort he liberated himself, and happily came out of the ordeal much better than might have been ex- pected. Fortunately, his congregation were in front of him, and undismayed bv the unpleas- ant experience which he had just undergone he preached an excellent sermon. It was "eventu- ally discovered that our genial friend left his mark upon the seat, and if he had been able to find the painter at the time he might possibly have been tempted to bring about some decora- tive effects on his physignomy. But he is a kind and forgiving gentleman, and he now looks upon the incident as one of those humor- ous if disconcerting experiences which befalls the lot of a minister. THE TESTIMONIAL TO MR. G. O. JONES. —A movement is on foot to present Mr. G. U. Jones with a testimonial. The Rev. Ezra Jones is chairman of the committee, Mr. Peter Ellis hon. treasurer-, and Mr. John Hughes hon. se- cretary. The appeal for subscriptions states, It is well known that our respected townsman, Mr. G. O. Jones, has .devoted much time and attention to public matters generally in Pres- tatyn. He was for several years a faithful and energetic member of the Pr-estatyn Urban Dis- trict Council. His untiring and succssful eff- orts in connection with education are well known. lie has been Chairman of the 1'resta- tyn School Board since its formation, and now that this authority is about to expire many friends feel it a fitting opportunity for giving expression to their personal regard for him and appreciation of his services to the district.' We hope that the movement will be heartily taken UD, for no one deserves better at the -es hands of the people of Prestatyn than Mr. G. O. Jones. THE FORTHCOMING COUNTV COUNCIL EL EC I ION.—It is expected that a meeting of Liberals will be held shortly to select a Liberal candidate as successor to Mr. John Jones, Sef- ton, to represent the Dyserth division (which includes Prestatyn) on the Flintshire County Council. Among the names who are promin- ently mentioned are Mr. Thomas Williams, Mr. Robert Jones (ex-stationmaster). and Mr. J. W illiams, Rosslyn, Dyserth, either of whom would make a strong candidate. It is expected that Mr. Conwy Bell will take up the cudgels on behalf of the Tory party. Y\ III IE GLO\ ES. There was no business at the monthy sessions 0n Wednesday, and the following magistrates assembled to transact it: Messrs. R. M". Hugh Jones. R. C. Envon, W. IL Coward, W. Bulcock, and T. B. Linnell. A formidable armv for such a calendar. FORTHCOMING EIS 11.DDI (JD.— Prestatyn is about to move in the right direction to bring out the dormant talents of her sons and daugh- ters. The various small competitive meetings have shown that there are some brilliant talents in the locality, and the Congregationalists have decided to hold an Eisteddfod in the town the last Thursday in April (28th), which will no -7 doubt be the means of bringing such peoulc out. We are informed that this will be the first Eisteddfod held in this town, and it is hoped that it will have the support of all those who interest themselves in these movements. It will also benefit the town, as it will bring a large number of people into the nlace, probablv for the first time, and will therefore help to make this pleasant seaside resort better known.

Crawford's SCOTCH Shortbread The "Crawford" Quality. HIGHLAND. Thick Cakes. LOTHIAN. Thin Sections, Sugared On top. AyFtSHIRr- Thta oblong Cakes, Sugared on top. Sold bY Grocers and Bakers bere. 1 RHYL PETTY SESSIONS- TlTSDA Y: Btiore Messrs. M. A. Ralli fin the chair), R. M. Hugh Jones, J. H. Ellis, and Thomas Whitley. >. THE QKEEN'S PALACE. Mr. P. J. Ashfield applied for an extension of the dancing license or the Queen's Palace until three a.m. on the occasion of the Annual Rhudd- lan Cricket Club Ball. and also an occasional license to sell in the Refreshment bar during I the same hours. In granting the applications the Chairman said they did not approve of these frequent ap- plications for extension of hours. LICENSING MATTERS: A BATCH OF TRANSFERS. Mr. Joseph Lloyd said he had been asked by Mr. F. J. Gamlin to apply for the transfer of the license of the Queen's Hotel from Mrs. Hayes to Mr. P. J. Ashfield. Mr. Ashfield had obtained temporary authority at the last transfer sessions. Mr. Ashfield was well known that testimonials were not necessary. The Chairman asked who would manage the hotel. Mr. P. Ashfield said he should be the manager but he would have someone in charge of the internal arrangements. He, however, shouio be there every day, and everything would be under his personal supervision. The Chairman Have the police anything to say ? The Inspector No, it was very well conducted last year; I have no complaints whatever. The application was granted. Mr. T.W.Hughes applied for a transfer of the license of the Raiway Inn, Efvnnongroew, from Mrs.Evans to Mr. Isaac Hugnes. He said a protection order was granted at the last Pre- statyn Sessions. He also submitted a plan oi small alterations which were to be carried out. The Bench granted the application. Mr. Joseph "Lloyd (acting on behalf of Mr. r. J. Gamlini, applied for the transfer of the license of the Packet Hotel, Eoryd, from Mr. Thomas C. icwlev to Mr ihomas I^ans which was ^ranted. was nr"l11+prl MrT Llovcl, at the instance of Mr. Gamlm also applied for a grant of license of the Royal Oak, Wellington Roacl, to Mrs. Lilley, who was the administrator of the estate of her late hus- band Mr. Charles Lillev, This also was granted Upon the application of Mr. A. W. Lewis (Messrs. Bromley, Jones Coo. the license of Burton Stores, Aquarium Street, was temporar- ily transferred from Mrs. Margaret Davies to Charles Mather, of Mold. COWARDLY ASSAULT CPON A WIKE A HUSBAND SMARTLY PUNISHKD. Robert Lewis Yaugnan, painter, 44, Yale Road, Rhyl, was charged with having assaulted his wife, Margaret Yaughan. who lives in Well- ington Road, on the 26th ult. Defendant, asked to plead, said: It was Christmas time, I had a drop of arink 1 know nothing at all about it. 1 suppose T must plead guilty. Mr. A. W. Lewis (Messrs. Bromley, Jones and Co.), who appeared for the complainant, said this wae no ordinary case of assault, but a very serious one. and arose out of a separation or- der which was granted in 1900. under which the defendant was to pay 15s. a week towards the maintenance of his wife and family. Since that time he had onlv paid something under £4 in compliance with that order. Complainant was an industrious woman, who worked hard from morning to night in order to maintain her family, but was continually annoyed and moles- ted by the defendant, and she went about in fear of her life. When they heard the evidence the magistrates would no doubt consider that this was a very serious case, and had he been consulted before the summons was taken out he should have advised more serious proceed- higs. • Mrs. Vaughan said that about o oO p.m. on the 26th of September last she was proceeding home from the West Parade in company with a Miss Williams. When she reached her house in Wellington Road, and as she had her hand on the knocker, she heard her husband call out, 'Is that you ?' and he commenced to use very- bad language. He said, 'Bob Yaughan is still alive and he went on to use further bad language, and said. I will murder you. I mean to do it, and will do it now." Witness said, Will von T She was starting to go to the Police Station for protection when her hus- band came behind her, and gave her a violent kick which sent her on to the floor. Before she knew where she was he put his knee on her stomach and got hold of her throat. When she fell she screamed, and Miss Williams screamed also, with the result that a crowd was attracted to the scene. Two young men came to her assistance, and took her husband oft her. She hardly remembered getting up. She went into the house, and when she had sufficiently re- covered she proceeded to the Police Station and informed the police as to what had taken place. She snowed the marks on her throat to Inspector Pearson, who came back with her. Inspector Pearson followed defendant, who had then gone away. She had ever since suffered from the effects of the assault, and had not been the same woman. Defendant I don't believe I spoke to the woman at all. Miss Williams said she heard what Mrs. Yaug-han had said. Every word was true. She heard the language which was used by the defendant. He said. Remember Bob Yaughan is still alive." He then walked on a few steps, it now.' With that he rushed at her. and kicked her to the ground, and while on the ground he took hold of her by the throat. Witness rushed to the assistance of the com- plainant. and remained with her until two young men came to their assistance. One of the men took the defendant off. and he then cleared away. Defendant did not appear to her to be drunk. Inspector Pearson deposed to the complainant coming to the Police Station to give informa- tion of what had taken place. Previously they had heard screams proceeding from the direc- tion of complainant's house. Mrs. Yaughan showed him her neck, and it bore m-arks of hav- ing been clutched. He went with Mrs. Yaughan, and he was told that the defendant had gone towards the Windsor Yaiuts, where they had refused to serve him. Mr. T. Whitlev: Whv did they refuse to serve him ? Inspector Pearson I suppose because they thought he had had enough. T saw him again about 7 30 the same evening, and he was then in drink, and he asked me to lock him up, but 1 did not do so. Asked why he had not paid the money in compliance with the order. Defendant said I went to the house to pay her, and she locked the door in my face. Mr. A. W. Lewis Is it likely that a hard- working woman who has to work hard to main- tain herself and children would refuse money? The Clerk said that if the defendant had done his duty towards his wife, and paid her the maintenance money, it might be taken in miti- gation of the punishment, or if he had not done so it would no doubt increase its severity. For that reason defendant should be given every opportunity to explain why he had not paid more money. Mrs. Yaughan, re-called, said she had since 1900 only received a total sum of £3 19s. from the defendant. On each of those occasions he came to the door, and she took the mnney from him. But he was so insulting and threatening each time he came that she asked him to pay the money to Mr. Bromlev, and Mr. Bromley had written him to that effect, but he said that he would not do so, that he knew the law as well as Mr. Brondev. She emphatically denied that she had ever refused' to receive any money from defendant. Defendant: You Longed the door in my face. Mrs. Yaughan It is not likely I should refuse money when many a week I should have been glad of a few shillings to keep the chil- dren. I work hard to maintain them. Defendant repeated that his wife had refused to receive money from him. She told him, "he would nnt receive a penny ont of his hands. and he had gone to Sergeam. McWalters and afterwards to Mr. George to é.1 them what had taken place, and to ask what t.: do, because he contended that the order that he was to pay the money personally to his wife. and not to anyone else. The Clerk said he did. not remember, but if he did come to him he no doubt tried to help him then as he was trying to help him now. He asked what defendant's present position was. Was he in work ? Defendant said his average earnings for the last nine weeks had only been nine or ten shillings a week, but he would be in regular employment on Monday. Mr. George said that if it was undesirable that the defendant should pay the money per- sonally to Mrs. Yaughan, he was sure Mr. Lewis would be very glad to receive it on her behalf. He thought that would be the best course to pursue. He asked defendant was he willing to pay the 15s. a week to Mr. Lewis so long as he would take it. and also that he should pay the arrears that had accumulated under the order. Defendant Do you mean that I should pay the back debts ? The Clerk You are bound to do S(I. Defendant It will take me until I am a thousant years old. Mr. A. W. Lewis said he should proceeo against the defendant under the order. But he did not know what it had to do with the assault. In reply to a question, Miss Williams, who was re-called, said that the defendant rushed at complainant with a rtmnin gkick, and she fell to the ground as the result of the violence of the kick. Mr. Lewis submitted that the defendant had been guilty of aggravated assault, andthe magi, strates concurred. Inspector Pearson said that several complaints had reached the police that the defendant had threatened to kill his wife. It was his opinion that it vrould not be safe to allow him to take the monev to her. especially as he got his money on a Saturday, when he was more or less under the influence of drink. It was the opinion of everyone who knew the defendant that he had spoken to that he would kill his wife. The Clerk The wife keeps herself, and is a most respectable woman, is she not ? Inspector Pearsnn: Yes, she is a most res- pectable and hard-working woman, and is known to every person in the town. The Chman: We consider that an aggra- Yc1ted assault has been Cll1llmitted, and we think we are dealing leniently with the defendant in sentencing him to two months imprisonment with hard labour, and in binding him over in the sum of £20 to keep the peace for six months. I hope vou will be wise enough to keep away from vour wife when vou come out of prison, or vou will finish badlv in the end. The Clerk You are a splendid workman, and if vou behaved yourself properly you would be re'peetec1. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Eldward Yauehpn, carpenter. Rhuddlan, was charged bv P.C. Roberts with being drunk and disorderly at Rhvl on the 2nd inst. He plea- ded guilty j and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.

CORRESPONDENCE. RIIYL POOR REUEF FUND. To t-ic Editor of the RFXORD AND ADVERTISER. Sir,—The cnst at over £50 of the Christmas hot-pots and distributions of coal, bread, and soup has exceeded the amount of the fund by close upon £20. The committee, therefore, beg to appeal for further subscriptions to enable them to pay the debt, and to open th? soup kitchen should the necessity for it arise during the rest of the cold and slack season. For this fund to be in debt is unlike Rhyl, and T feel sure, when this is known, that addi- tional sums will not be long withheld.—Yours truly, ARTHUR ROWLANDS. Hon. Sec.

The Rhyl National Eisteddfod. 1 NELL EN TI AT. GATHERING AT RHYL. On Saturday afternoon, at the invitation 01 Ladv Mostvn of Talacre, the members of tne Arts" Committee of the Roval National Eistedd- fod of Wales, which is to be held at Rhyl in September next, met at Christ Church British Schools, Rhvl, to discuss the proposal to com- bine the usual Arts, Crafts, and Science Exhi- bition of the Eisteddfod with the annual exhi- bition of the Welsh Industries Association. Lord Mostvn, president of the Eisteddfod, who is also prominently connected with the Welsh Industries Association, presided, and among others present were the Countess of Dundonald, Ladv Mostvn of Talacre and the Misses Mostvn, Miss Mainwaring (representing the Denbighshire branch of the "Welsh Industries Association), Mrs. Yates and Miss Isabel Tait (representing the Flintshire branch), the Bishop of St. Asaph (Chairman of the Executive Committee). Mr. R. LI. Jones (Yice-Chairman of the Executive Com- mittee!. NIr. J. L. Muspratt (Chairman of the Arts Committee. Mr. E. Lewis Evans (Hon. Secretary of the Arts CUlllmittee, Mr. J. W. Jones (General Secretary of the Eisteddfod), Mrs. Williams. The Yicarage, Meliden the Rev. T. Llova. Yicar of Rhvl Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Roberts, Rhyl Mrs. De Ranee, do. Mrs. R. LI. Jones, do.: Messrs. Yallance, C. W. Parry, E. Parker Davies, D. Trehearn, P. Mostyn Williams, G. Nuttall, R. Everatt. Rhyl, (Sic. The Chairman briefly announced that the object of the meeting was to co-ordinate the arrangements in connection with the Eisteddfod Exhibition with those of the Welsh Industries Exhibition, and thereby secure a collection of more than usual interest. It was announced that the managers of Christ Church British Schools had kindly placed the buildings at the disposal of the Committee ff-r the purpose of the exhibition, the extent and the numbe rof the ronms making them peculiarly suitable for eff- ecthe classification. It was decided that the exhibition should be opened on Monday, Sep- tember 1st, and be open daiiv for admission to the public until the close of the Eisteddfod. The Welsh Industries Association stalls will be presided over bv ladies connected with the Association, who will co-operate with the Eis- teddfod Committee in carrying out the necessary arrangements. Articles sent in for competition will be supplemented by an extensive loan collection, and it is confidently hoped that the departure which will be inaugurated in connec- tion with the Rhyl Eisteddfod win lead to the Arts, Crafts, and Science Department occupy- in a far more prominent position in future eis- teddfodau than has been the case in the past. Upon the proposition of the Bishop of St. Asaph, seconded by Mr. R. LL Time". a heartv vote of thanks was accorded to Lord Mostyn for presiding. Mr. J. L. Muspratt proposed a vote of tnnnhs to Lady Mostyn for her kind invitation and the interest.shehad taken in arranging that meeting. Mr. L. J. Roberts seconded. All those present were afterwards entertained by her Ladyship to tea, the catering being carried out by Mr. and Mrs. James, of The Grosvenor. in a most satisfactory manner, the decorations, which were also carried out by Mr. and Mrs. James, beinj most effective.

Sequelt o the Gwespyr Sensation ACTION FOR SLANDER. At the Holywell Countv Court on Tuesday. Judge Horatio Lloyd heard an action for slan- der, remitted from damages were claimed by Thomas Williams, of Gwespyr, against David Williams and others, his father, mother, and brothers for having said he had committed an abominable crime. Mr. J. B. Marston, Mold, was for the plaintiff, and NIr. E. J. Gamlin, Rhyl, defended. The action was the sequel to proceedings that took place in April last. According to the plaintiff s case, on Easter Monday he was going along the road from the Talacre Arms, Gwes- pyr, and when passing defendant's farm saw a pony with his head locked between the bars of an iron gate. He released the animal, and took it to the stable, and proceeded to fasten it up. The stable door was open, and other horses were inside. While he was trying to put the halter round the ponv's neck the'animal turned suddenly in the stable, and under the impression it was about to kick plaintiff spwan"- on the manger. At that time the defendant David Williams entered the stable, and immed- iately charged plaintiff with being in the am^of committing an unnatural offence with t^e Defendant attacked the plaintiff and thrashed him. Proceedings were taken bv plamuff against the defendant for assault, which the Rhyl magistrates dismissed. Plaintiff was charged with the other offence, and committed TU tr!f^ bat the AI°Id Asslzes was acquitted" 1 he defendants, it was alleged, had circulated slanderous statements about the plaintiff in the villageand m their evidence. Plaintiff spent some £ 50 m defending himself. KvjdencV whicn occupied some hours, was given on eithe^ .-»! e, and which practically recapitulated the statements made at Rhyl and Mold.-lLs Honour intimated he would consider the case and reserved his decision. -Bol- insurrection has broken out in Germam West -Africa among the Hottentots, who hare gathered in the Koras Mountains. The chapel at which "General Booth was minister at Brighouse (Leeds) in the late fifties has been sold, and will become a printing-office. Dulwich Infirmary, East Dnlwich-grove, was the scene of an outbreak of fire on Sunday, which, fortunately, was restricted to the back of the ground lloor.

Chamberlain's Visitation of North Wales. PROBABLE VISIT TO RHYL. Ml* Chamberlain's own organisation, the Imperial Taiifi League, is about to start upon propoganda. work in North Whales (writes a Birmingham correJr pendent;, whilst South Wales is to be under the control of the Tariff Reform League, whose head- quarters are in London. A conference to discuss preliminaries has been convened, to be held at the Queen's Hotel. Chester, on Saturday next. The circular convening the meeting states: The con- ference will discuss arrangements for a series of meetings to be held in support of the policy ad- vocated by this Committee and for the distribution of leaflets in WTelsh and Eng'ish. and will be asked to decide on the best method of organising and stimulating the effcrts of tariff reformers in the twelve Parliamentaiy divisions of X orth Wales. The following noblemen and gentlemen have already promised to attenj the Conference or have signified their approval of the movement:—The Duke of W estminster. Lord Penrhyn, Sir Richard Williams- Bulkeley, Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P., the Hon. G. T. Kenyon. M.P Colonel Cornwallis, and Mr. P. P. Pennant-" W e understand that Mr. Chamberlain will address at least one meeting in Xorth Wales and that Rbyl will be the place he will visit.

RHYL AND THE NORTH WALES ELECTRIC POWER BILL. ACTIOX OF THE FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL- A memorial complaining of non-compliance with the standing orders of Parliament has been presented to the examiners with reference to the North Wales Electric Power Bill, which proposes to supply elec- tricity in bulk within the whole of the counties of Carnarvon Merioneth, Anglesey, and Denbigh (with the exception of Wrexham), and certain parts of Flintshire. The memorial is signed by Sir Richard Henry Williams Bulkeley, Bart., of Baron Hill, Beaumaris, who claims that, as owner of all the land upon which it is proposed to place the dam or em- bankment across the Afon Glaslyn, he was entitled to the usual notice, which he did not receive, in- quiring whether he assented, dissented, or remained neutral on the purposes for which the land was required. A similiar complaint is made with refer- ence to the land upon which the reservoir is proposed to be constructed, the memorialist claiming to be the owner of Llyn Llydaw and of all the iand included within the limits of land to be taken." Allegations are also made that the plans and sections are erroneous and defective and not prepared in accordance with the standing orders. Upon these grounds the memorialist asks that the bill may be reported as having failed to comply with the standing orders. Tais is the bill to which reference was made at the monthly meeting of the Rhyl Urban District Council on Monday Mr. J. Frimston and Mr. A. Rowlands (Town Clerk) attended a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee of the Flintshire County- Council at Mold, on Wednesday, when they decided to present a petition in opposition to the bill and to insist upon the exclusion of Rhyl.

Flint. FLINT TOWN COUNCIL AND THE FOUNDATION MANAGERS.—At the monthly meeting of tie Council on Monday night the draft orders for the appointment of foundation managers was read Ccuncillor Powell called attention to the fact that according to the original trust deeds of the Muspratt Memorial Infants Schools, two members of the Muspratt family were appointed as managers of the school, but according to the draft order before them neither of these gdntlemen's names appeared among the list of managers, and he proposed that tbe attention of the Board of Education be called to this fact. Mr. Hugh Hughes seconded and it was carried.— Councillor B. Roberts resigned his seat on the Council owing to his having been appointed foreman of the Corporation workmen.—The seal of the Council was oidered to be affixed to petition in favour of a rearrangement of the telephone areas in X orth Wales.—A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Alderman S. K. Muspratt for his generous gift of a sum of about [soo in order to provide two scholar- ships of l6 each, tenable at the Holywell County School, one cf them to be awarded to children from Flint and the other as the Trustees of the School may decide.

EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN WALES. PREPARATIONS FOR A GENERAL FIGHT. The campaign against the Education Act has in Wales parsed from the passive into an active phase. The council of war held by Mr. Lloyd George and his lieutenants, the representatives of the Welsh County Councils, at the National Liberal Club on Friday, was only one ot a large number of similar but much larger councils to be held all over the country during the present month. The London Conference had to do with the general policy of the councils. The county conferences which commenced on Wed- nesday, have to do with the organisation and mobilisation of the lighting forces in each county. The present list of fixtures is as follows Builth, January 20, for the counties of Montgomery Radnor, and Brecon, with Mr. Charles Morley, M.P. as chairman, and the Earl of Chesterfield and Mr. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., among the speakers. Carmarthen, January 21, a joint conference for the three counties of Cardigan, Pembroke, and Car. marthen. For this conference the names of 600 delegates have already been sent in to the organising secretary. Special interest is attached to it, because the Carmarthenshire County Council is supposed to be the first chosen by the Board of Education against which to level legal proceedings for alleged open breach of the Education Act. Rhyl, January 20, lor the counties of Denbigh and Flint, the two counties whose" appointed day was at the last moment postponed by the Board of Education. Cardiff, January 28 This will be another notable gathering, embracing the two great counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth. It will be otherwise remarkable for the fact that the great labour organisa- tions as labour organisations are sending delegates to co-operate with the Liberal and Nonconformist forces. A Liberal statesman of Cabinet rank is ex- pected to be present, and ten Welsh members of Parliament are announced to take part in the pro- ceedings. Colwyn B?y, January 29, for West Denbighshire. when Earl Beauchamp will take part in the delibera- tions. These gatherings will be essentially councils of war. The plan of campaign proposed at each includes steps to ensure— I That every county council constituency in Wales shall be contested in the forthcoming election in the Progressive interest. 2. That none but stalwarts definitely pledged to support to the hilt the recognised Welsh Progressive policy in the administration of the Education Act will be recognised as Progressive candidates. 3. That Labour, Liberal, and Nonconformist organisations and electors will be urged to withhold support or countenance, direct or indirect, from all but recognised Progressive candidates. 4. That to ensure that every constituency is fought a Central Executive Committee be established in each county, whose duty it will be. while giving each locality perfect freedom of action in selecting its own candidate, to satisfy itself that each constituency is provided with a candidate pledged to the Progressive policy and to piovide such a candidate if the locality itseh is unable to do so. 5. That the Central Executive shall provide speakers for public meetings to promote the candi- dature of the selected Progressives, assist in providing literature, and otherwise organise the fighting forces within the county. It is anticipated that the result of this general advance all along the line will be to secure for the stalwart Progressives a majority variously estimated at from five-sixths to nine-tenths of the seats on Welsh County Councils. The new councils thus constituted and strengthened will be instructed to adhere strictly to the line of policy on the Education Act already determined upon, and to maintain that position at all hazards and against all possible attacks by the clerical party or the Board of Education, whether in the law courts or elsewhere. A national fund for campaign purposes to fight both the elections and the Board ot Education is to be promoted, and altogether the Welsh Progressives are bent upon such a fight as has not been witnessed within living memory. --101- Un Saturday afternoon an Ost("nd to steamer p.isai an fmpLY ship's boat a quantity of wrecKage in the Channel. While the members of a New Year's party in un ee were separating, it was suddenly discovered that one of them had died in his chair. In Kingstown Harbour (Dublin) a porpoise* weighing nearly half a ton, which had been injured oy the blade of a propeller, has been captured.

Mr. W. Pickersgill, who has essayed once before to obtain a seat on the Council, will enter the fray with some knowledge of electioneering in the ward. He has endeavoured to avert a contest by making a sporting offer to Mr. Hughes, that both should withdraw in favour of Mr. Green- haigh, but that gentleman has not made a favourable response, and consequently we assume that Mr. Pickersgill will persist in his candidature. --Roll-