Rhyl Record and Advertiser

-)0(- The Proposed National Museum for Wales. DEPUTATION TO THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER. The Chancellor of the Exchequer received. at the Treasury on Thursday week a deputation of Welsh members of Parliament and represen- 'tatives of local bodies in Wales who pleaded for financial aid from, the Government towards the establishment in Wales of a national museum and library, for which a scheme was prepared1 <and approved by a recent Welsh conference. Sir Alfred Thomas, II. P., introduced the depu- tation, which included Lord Aberdare, Mr. Lloyd George, M.P., Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P., Mr. S. Smith, M.P., Mr. Frank Edwards, M.P., Mr. William Jones, M.P., Mr. J. Herbert Lew. -is, M.P., Mr. J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., the Hon. G. T. Ke nyon, M.P., Mr. Brynmor Jones, M.P., Sir Isambard Owen, Senior Deputv- ( hancellcfr of the University of Wales, Dr. R. D. Roberts, Junior Deputv-Chancellor, Mr. Ivor James, registrar, the Mayor and Town Clerk of Cardiff, Principal Roberts, of the Aberystwyth "University College, Sir Charles Phillips, and others. TT. • Sir A. Thomas, M.P., said all parties an Wales were unanimous in favour of the project. Sir Isambard Owen explained that it was pro- ■-posed that the museum, should contain four sections, devoted to Welsh' inoustnes g€oky} minerology, zoology, bot.an\, aruiqu 1 1 history. The proposed library vrould not only a collection of anient and manuscripts, but was also intend-. < preservation of contemporary literature pu lished in Wales or relating to W ale> nan 000 estimated that the museum would com. x> for construction and £ 8,000 per annum, tor maintenance, and that the library WQulo, j £20,000 with £2,000 per annum for ma111Len- ance. The choice of locality would be left to arbitration by the Privy Council. Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., Lord Aberdare, and Mr. Kenyon', M.P., supported the reques, of the deputation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said he fuily recognised that the deputation represented the •unanimous feeling of W ales and was entirely non-political. He hoped they would not think him cynical if he remarked, in passing, that nothing smoothed away political dIfferences: or better obliterated dissensions among any sec- tion of the community than a common attack upon the national Treasury. He recognised, however, that they placed a case of substantial merit before him, and that their movement had made solid progress in response to the sugges- tions thrown o.ut by a representative of a for- mer Chancellor of the Exchequer. He regar- ded their scheme with sympathy, and would promise it favourable consideration when pre- uann" next year's estimates, always on the condition that the state of the national finances then permitted some grant in aid, and that meantime definite evidence were afforded of lo-al contributions and local support (applause). On the motion of Mr. Brynmor Jones, aecon. ded bv Colonel Pryce-Jones, thanks were voted 010 the Chancellor for so favourably receiving the deputation.

I Marriage of Miss Elsie Rawlins I and Mr. F. W. Bellamy. A PRETTY CEREMONY I- MISS ELSIE RAWLIXS. MR. F. W. BELLAMY. I What, was distinctly one of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Rhyl took place on Saturday, when Miss Eliza Hester Champion Rawlins (Elsie), only daughter of Ir. F. and Mrs. F. L. Rawlins, Claughbane, Dyserth Road, Rhyl, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr. Frederick William Bellamy, only son of Mr. W. C. B. Bellamy, of Anmerley, London, and brother of Mrs. Bromley, of Annerley, Rhyl. The ceremony took place at Christ Church (Congregational), Water Street, of which the bride and- her parents are members. The in- terior of the chapel had undergone elaborate and artist.ic floral decoration, at the hands of Messrs. Dickson, of Chester, the well-known florists. Festoons of Smilax depended grace- fully from the giasaliers the window alcoves. and cells were fitted with window boxes encased in virgin cork, and filled with choice flowers ot variegat-d colours, whilst hanging on the walls, were ornamental bask'ts containing choice flowers, the whole culminating at the Commun- ion. table with an elaborate arrangement of stately palms and escotics, lavishly interspersed with sweet peas and other bright flowers, and combining to produce an effect that was ex- quisitely beautiful. Right from the main en- trance in Water Street and along all the aisles rich crimson carpeting was laid. The ceremony was fixed to take place at 2 30, but long before that hour the numerous wedding guests com- m-encecl, to arrive, seats being specially reservedi for them in the centre of the chapel, whilst the sides and gallery were thrown open to the spectators, and were speedily filled by a large and interested congregation of specta.tors. While the guests, were arriving, Mr. Bryan Waihurst, who presided at the organ, played, a selection of festal music. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a dress of cream liberty satin, trimmed attired in a dress of cream liberty satin, trimmed with trua. lover's knots of silver embroidery and chiffon, with myrtle tulle veil depending from a wreath of orange blossoms. She wore a diamond and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a lovely floral bouquet of white lillies. Her bridesmaids were five in number, viz., Miss MacWhirter, Miss Bellamy, and Miss Dora Bellamy (sisters of the bride- groom), Miss Brown, and Miss Gladys X ewsum. They were each dressed! in' 1 pale cream eolie.nne silk, with point-d'esprit lace and shaded pink silk waist-bands, and cream 'hats of Point-d?esprit net, trimmed with foliage and pink sweet peas with pink ribbon. Each wore pearl brooches, and carried floral bouquets of white sweet peas and smilax, the | gifts of the bridegroom. The train-bearers were Master Russell Bromley and Miss May Crossfield, both of whom were prettily attired in white. The bride's mother \vas dressed dn a gown of black eolienne over pink, with bonnet to match, and the bridegroom's mother wore a dress of rich plum-coloured satin, trimmed wdth point- de-venise lace. Dr. X. Bishop Harman, M.D., of London, attended the bridegroom as best man, whilst the following friends officiated as stew- ards -Ir. Harold Barton, 66th Punjab's Regi- ment, Mr. Geoffrey Hooper, Mr. Herbert K n- ward, Mr. Alfred Samson, Mr. Leonard Bayley, and Mr. Robert Rawlins. The marniage cere- mony was conduct d by the Revs. T. S. Ross, of Reading (formerly pastor of Christ Church, Rhyl), and A. E. Killon, of Carlisle. Two hymns were sung, viz., Through all the chang- ing scen-s of life' (to the tune of St. Peter), and ;,0 Love Divine and Golden' (to Ellacombe). The brief but impressive marriage service being over, the newly-married couple proceeded amdd the strains of the Wedding March to the vestry to sign the register, which was done under the New Marriage Act In the presence of Mr. P. Mostyn Williams, the authorised, person .repre- senting the Registrar-General. Afterwards they entered the carriages in waiting amid showers of confetti and rice and other customary mani- festations of good wishes on the part of their friends. A reception, at the close of the cere- mony, was held by the bride's parents at their residence, Claughbane, the guests numbering upwards of 100. The refreshments w-re pro- vided in a specially-erected marquee by Messrs. Bolland's, of Chester, and a band discoursed an appropriate selection of music. Early in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy left en route for Norway, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's goirug away dress was of fine grey pastel cloth, trimmed with silver embroidery and front of pale crepe de chine, and large black picture hat to match. In the evening the bridegroom's mother received a number of guests at a reception at the Claremont Hydro- pathic Establishment, where several rooms had been taken for those of the wedding party who did' not reside at Rhyl. Music was discoursed by a specially-engaged band. We should add that the well-appointed wedding equippages were supplied by Mr. Peter Edge, of the Blue Cap Mews. The presents numbered about 200, and were well chosen and useful.

Anglesey Castle. A STOREHOUSE OF GLITTERING GEMS. A correspondent S2YSI -The operations of the men in possession of Anglesey Castle have revealed a condition of things which is posit- ively astounding. Ihere is property in, the castle which' is deliberately t° tWOrth over a million, pounds in the agg a • xper,ts have been allowed to see the jewelery so{aI discovered. For two hours one goze a box have been allowed to see the Jewel,ery so fan discovered. For two hours one gazed a box after box till his eyes positively ached with the brilliant galaxv. He valued one boxful alone, at £ 60,000. We are not now relating mere rumour. What we have stated was stated to us by a perfectly reliable person. Scores of objects of the richest art have been found just as they arrived from Paris, simply opened and put aside unpacked. The carriage a of a comparatively small quantity of these things cost £ 600. There are several 5^ of superb suits of cloths absoultely u'ntoucrre and walking sticks ranging in price from £ i> '0 E500. The sight of this almost incalculable wealth lying idle there has led some of the j parties most nearly concerned, to condemn, in strong terms the action of those who precipitated matters and convened the meeting of creditors and secured, the deed of assignment. Viewing the enormous mass of unrealised wealth at I Anglesey Castle, they think another method; of settlement might have been devised. Mean- while the public are prepared for the news of fresh wonders daily. As a London paper well put it, Anglesey Castle is a veritable Aladdin's Cave. There is apparently no end to the number and variety and value of the treasures it contains, and it may be taken for granted that the sale, when it does take place, will be an historic event, and one which will draw to the quiet village of Llanfair P.G. such an assemblage of people as has not been seen there since it was founded. It may be added, that the public sympathy which the marquis has all along had is increasing in strength in the Bangor district daily.

)c( The Pan-Celtic Congress. VISIT TO RHYL, A special meeting of the Executive of the Pan-Celtic Association took place at Dublin this week, under the presidency of Professor Murphy, of Trinity College, to receive a depu- tation from the Carnarvon Executive to make arrangements for holding the congress at Car- narvon at the end of August next. The depu- tation. consisted of the Mayor (Mr. W. G. Thomas and one of the ban. secretaries (Mr. R. Gwyneddon Davies). It was announced that the Mayor would receive the delegates on August 30th, and would preside at one of the meetings. Besides sectional meetings of the congress there will be a reception at the Castle by the Constable (Sir John PuLeston) and the Deputy Constable (Mr. C. A. Jones) the Lord Lieutenant (Mr. J. F. Greaves) will give a gar- den party at Glangwnaj; the Corporation will place their steamer Avon at the disposal of the delegates for a trip on the Menai Slants, and there will also be an excursion to the summit -of Snowdon. The local committee have under- taken to provide two concerts, at which- charac- teristic. music of the five Celtic nationalities I will be porduced. The Lord Mayor of Dublin has promised to attend in state, and among other distinguished guests will be the Marquis de L'Estourbeillon, the Speaker of the House of Keys, and Lord Castletown. The follow- ing week the delegates will attend the Eistedd- fod at Rbyl.

Child's Remarkable Fall from a Train Between St. Asaph and Rhyl. The danger of allowing young children, to stand near the carriage door of a railway com- partment was illustrated in a startling manner last Saturday morning. Shortly after the 8 39 train had left St. Asaph Station a boy agedi about seven years, who was travelling by the train with his father and mother, leaned against the carriage door, which flew open with the result that the child fell on to the line. The communication cord was immediately pulled by the anxious parents, but the train did not stop until near Rhuddlan Station. As Soon ^s, train stopped the officials held a con- notation as to the best course to pursue. It 7n\ Clded to proceed to Rhuddlan, where oii?r c;°nsultation was held, and it was eventu- r i° wClded to send the engine back along the T-lrir an the chiId was found alongside the 1 crymg pitiously, but apparently none the worse for his fall, havin- sustained nothing more serious than a fright.

-<)10- School Attendance in Denbigh shire. On W edne.day, all the school attendance officers, appointed, by the new education auth- ority, were interyiewed at Chester, by the Attendance Committee. Each officer was seen bv the Committee, and the importance of their office was fully explained to them.. They were also reminded of the fact that they have been, appointed not as truant officers, but as atten. dance officers in the full sense of the word. The absolute necessary of increasing the aver- age all round was, impressed upon them, and if their efforts are well supported by the pro- secuting committees the unenviable position now held by Denbighshire will soon be a thing of the past.

0§0 Representation of West Denbigh- shire. It is stated that Mr. J. Herbert Roberts, I.P. for West Denbighshire, will be opposed at the next general election. The Unionist candi- date will in all probability be a London) Welsh- man, a fluent speaker both in English and Welsh, and a thorough supporter of Mr. Cham, berlain's Fiscal proposals; and it is expected that he will shortly appear at a series of meet- ings which are being arranged in support of his candidature.

-)0(- VEGETABLES UP-TO-DATE. The strict vegetarian, and all others who ap- preciate the very useful part which vegetables play in our daily dietary, must often wish for a means of making the homlier vegetables more appetising. A simple and most successful way to accomplish this is to serve the veget- ables with an appetising^ srfuce. Such sauces, are easily made with the aid of Brown and l'olson's Ilatent Corn Flour. Brown, and Poison publish a special recipe book entitled Fish and Vegetable Sauces,' a copy of which i will be forwarded to every lady sending a Id. stamp to B. (S: P., Dept. 7e, Paisley. The recipes include sauces for even the most comi- mon vegetables in daily use, such as carrots, turnips, cabbage, &c., and to serve such veget- ables with a good sauce gives them an added relish. « •

RHYL. THE COUNTY DENTAL ASSOCIATION Limited, has removed to Heald House, 32. Water Street, Rhyl. Consultation and advice free. Hours of attendance, a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (Saturdays excepted^. Mr. F. Sarson, CHRIST CHURCH BRITISH SCHOOLS.— The final meeting of Managers of the Immanuel and Christ Chufch British Schools was held 011 Friday evening, Mr. R. Llewelyn Jones presid- J ing over a good attendance. It was stated that there will probably be a deficiency of £150 to be made up on both schools, and appeals are made to the different Churches to raise. this amount at once in order that the schools may be handed over free of debt. The list of Managers appointed by the County Council and the Rhyl Urban District Council was read, and it was decided that the following gentlemen, wiJO are not managers of either of the other schools in the town, should be elected founda. tion managers for Christ Church British School, viz., the Rev. David Lewis, Messrs. R. Llewel- yn Jones, K. McEwen, and Daniel Evans. The Chairman, at t11, conclusion of the busi- ness, expressed his regret that that was the last meeting. In future they would be a very much smaller body, and he was afraid they might not be so harmonious. During the several years h. had been Chairman he had r ceived the most loyal support and the utmost kindness at the hands of the managers, and he regretted that their duties had come to an end. Mr. J. W. Jones, on behalf of the other manag- I ers, reciprocated the r marks of the. Chairman, and proposed that a cordial vote of thanks- be accorded him for his services, and also to the Secretary, Mr. K. McEwen. The Rev. E. E. Ingham, seconded, and it was cordially carried. ENGLISH WESLEYAN QUARTERLY MEETING.—The quarterly meeting of the Rhyl English Wesley an circuit was held on Friday evening, the Rev. G. Talalun Newton, presiding. Mr. G. R. Lawrence (circuit stew- ard) read1 the statement of accounts, which dis- closed. an adverse balance of £40. The Chair- man read the schedule of members, which showed the number to be stationary. The invitation to the Rev. George Searle, of Little- boro', Rochdale, to succeed the Rev. G. Tal- alun Newton as superintendent of the circuit was unanimously confirmed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Newton for his faithful services as superintendent during his. pastorate at Rhyl, and the sympathy of the meeting was expressed with him in the illness of his wife and also of himself. The Rev. Joseph Martin was also thanked, for his minis- trations at Prestatyn, and Mr. Bell, of Dum- fries, was appointed to succeed him. THE S. J. AMOS TESTIMONIAL.—We are desired to acknowledge the following further subscriptions to this fund:—Mr. D. Trehearn, 10s. Mr. E. E. Vaughan, chemist, 2s. 6d.. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Bullough, formerly lines engineer to the Manchester Tramways Committee, and who was resident engineer during the construction of the new railway works at Rhyl, has been appointed tram-engin- eer to the Ashton Corporation. THE. MERRIE MEN.—The ideal weather which has, prevailed during the week has had an appreciable effect upon the attendance at the sand performances of the Me-rrie Men. To bask in glorious sunshine, and at the same time have the satisfaction* of listening to a minstrel entertainment which can be surpassed in few of the best halls in the Kingdom, is the ideal holiday state. Never were Mr. E. H. Williams and his dusky entertainers more popu- lar than they are this year. Charlie Drew is renewing his youth in the furore of applause which he is creating. Robb Gillmor-e creates an amount of laughter altogether dispropor- tionate to his diminutive figure. What a rich fund of humour is compressed into so small a space Alfred Walker with his jockey dance comes off every time. Bert Seroni has a bud. get of comic songs which he sings with the instinct of a genius. The sketches are of a mirth-provoking character. THE PROMENADE BAN'D.—Her Groop'9 Promenade Band have evidently firmly estab- lished themselves in popular favour. They are gathering around them each evening am in- creasing number of patrons, and we expect soon to see the assemblage around the orche tna assuming something'like the proportions it did' when the Promenade Band was the chief if not the only attraction, in Rhyl. FREE ENVELOPES TO TRADESMEN.— The Executive Committee of the Rhyl National Eisteddfod are prepared to supply tradesmen and others with envelopes marked Eisteddfod to be used for correspondence out of Rhyl. By this means it is hoped to give a good ad- vertisement to the Eisteddfod, and so increase the number of visitors to the town during that week. The envelopes may be obtained from the General Secretaries at the Eisteddfod1 Office, Regent Villa, Rhyl. THE QUEEN'S TALACE.—The first sacred concert of the season by Mons. Bosanquet's Band was given on Sunday. The sacred num- bers discoursed by the orchestra were given with an artistic finish and precision that were much appreciated. In addition instrumental solos were given in amannBr that was highly appreciated. Mons. Bosanquet gave a nolm solo in his own perfect style, Mr. H. Whitmore gave a solo on the trombone, and Mr. Clayton on the pianoforte. The soloists were Madame. Emilie Young—an- old Rhyl favourite, and' Mr. D. Ellis, both of whom, acquitted themselves with much satisfaction to the audience. The variety entertainment during the week has been of evero a more than usually high order. The chief turn is supplied by Mr. W. J. Churchill, one of the leading comedians, who has nightly come in for a flattering reception. Professor Varney Vox is a ventriloquist of rare gifts, and while he is on the stage the audience are kept in a constant state of merriment, his entertain- ment being entitled 'Ally Sloper at Home.' The Morrison Sisters supply an enjoyable dan- cing and singing turn, Miss Blanche Gerrard sings with much w. etness, while Princess Paulinae is an engaging and vivacious vocalist, who comes in for demonstrative encores. Ma- sona, the boy juggler, does some new and novel business in this line, and is a decided success. New pictures of an interesting and amusing character are shown en the Vivignaph, while the dancing, despite the hot weather, has been freely indulged in. RHYL REGATTA—A public meeting was held on Monday evening at the Palace Hotel to make arrangements for the holding of the Rhyl annual regatta, and certain preliminaries having been gone through, it was decided to adjourn .the meeting until last (Thursday) evening. RHYL YACHT CLUB.—The race for 'The Clough Challenge Cup,' sailed in the river at Foryd on Saturday at six in the afternoon, re- sulted as follows:—1, Mr. Ralli's Eric, sailed by Mr. R. O. Simcock; 2, Mr. Harry Field- ing's Prixie, sailed by owner; 3, Mr. E. H. Lewis' Gwalia, sailed by owner; 4, Mr. J. Pierce Lewis' Gloria, sailed by Mr. Joseph Jones; 5, Mr. E. Williams' Shamrock, sailed bv owner: 6, Mr. Bernard P. Griffiths' Ben- my-Chree, sailed by owner. A VOLUNTEER'S FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon of Sergeant Thomas Roberts, of "the *C' Company 2nd Y.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Deceased was also a popular member of the Rhyl Fire Brigade, and was much liked. His funeral was attended by the Rhyl Volunteers, under Capt. L. G. Hall, I with a firing party commanded by Colour-Sergt. McCann also by the Rhyl Fire Brigade, under Capt. Parry. The funeral cortege was pre- ceded by Her Groop s Band playing the Dead March in Saul. At the house the Rev. David Lewis officiated, and in the Church and ceme- tery the Rev. W. J. Davies. After the inter- ment Bugler J. W. Ell's sounded the last post, and the firing party fired a volley over the graveside. BOWLING MATCH AT RHYL—On Satur- day the Rhyl Bowling Oub engaged Wrexham in a match on the Marine Lake green, and the result was a decisive victory for the home team. In the singles Rhyl scored 160, as against 102 by Wrexham, and in the doubles Rhyl scored 115, and Wrexham 73. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AG- RICULTURAL SHOW.—Mr. A. Sheffield pre- sided over a meeting of the Local Committee of the Denbighshir.e.and Flintshire Agricultural Show at the Queen's Hotel on Tuesday. It was reported that a total of JB78 had been. collected up to date towards the J3150 required. A vote of sympathy was passed' with Mr. Conwy Bell in the sudden illness which over- took him at the Que n 9 Palace on Saturday evening, and1 from which, the meeting heard with pleasure he was satisfactorily recovering. NEW BANK PREMISES.—We understand that plans are in course of preparation of new bank- premises for Parr's Banking Company, to be erected on the vacant plot of land in Queen Street, which has been purchased by the Com- pany from Mr. W. Elwy Williams, J.P. The buildings will be of a substantial and commod- ious character, and a distinct addition to the architecture and appearance of Queen Street. DEFRAUDING THE RAILWAY COM- PANY.—At a Special Police Court on Saturday morning, before Messrs. R. M. Hugh Jones and G. A. Taverner, Hugh Roberts, Tanyffordd. Caellwyngrydd, Llanllechid, was charged by Detective Ettridge, railway station, Chester, with having travelled on the sailwav without having previously paid his fare. Frank Tay-' lor, night foreman at Rhyl Station, said that, on the arrival of the 8 48 train at Rhyl be noticed a man coming out of the lavatory of a first- class compartment. Witness asked him what he wanted, and he said he was looking for a friend. Defendant said he had walked from Wrexham. Witness said he had not done so, but Roberts persisted, and would not admit that he had come by train. Witness told him that he would be given in charge, and defendant then admitted that he had come from Colwyn, Bay. Witness then started with him to the Police Station, and on the way Roberts bolted, but witness ran after him and caught him. Roberts had had some drink, but was not drunk. Roberts, who said he was very sorry, was fined 5s. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment with p r i o -i-,n e n hard labour. MARRIAGE OF MR. HORACE HAZEL- DE-N.-The marriage was solemnized at St. Stephen's, Prenton, Birkenhead, on Saturday, of 1r. Horace Hazelden, professor of music, Rhyl, to Miss Nellie Holmes (only daughter of Captain Joseph Holmes), of the W estmm.>te.i Hotel, Rhyl. The bride and bridegroom, were the recipients of several valuable presents from their numerous friends in Rhyl, including a handsome tea and coffee service from the Messrs. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Lang, of the Westminster Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelden proceeded to the Lake district to spend the honeymoon. FUNERAL.—The funeral took place yester- day (Thursday) of Marod, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Evans, con- fectioner, High Street, who died on Monday last after a lingering illness. The officiating minister was the Rev. S. T. Jones. Among those who attended were the deacons cf Clwyd Street C.M. Chapel, the Sunday School class of which deceas.ed was a faithful member, to. gether with a large number of friends and re- latives.. The arrangements were in charge of Mr. Pierce, River Street. Mr. and Mrs. Evans desire to convey their sincere thanks to all the friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. ROYAL ALEXAANDRA HOSPITAL—The following gifts have been received and are ac- knowledged with many thanks. Illustrated .papers, Mrs. Adams, Cobden Terrace; Mr. Perks. Flowers and vegetables. Miss Roberts, Rhuddlan. Vegetables, Miss Hughes, Ystrad. Flowers and Radishes, Dr. Easterby Flowers, Mrs Crockford, and flower service at Whitting- ton; bags of cement from Messrs. Charles Jones and Son Mechanical toy, Mr. Raili.

-non- Rhyl Divorce Case. WIFE'S MISLOXDUCT WITH HER HUS- K\.XD'S BROTHER. In the Divorce Court, on Saturday, before Mr. Justice Barnes, a case was heard in. which Mr. John T. Horran Davies, whose position was not stat'd, sued for a divorce from his wife, Gertrude Horran Davies, by reason of her adultery with Mr. Hugh Davies, brother of the peftioner. Both petitioner and co-res- pondent are well known in Rhyl, and are sons of one of the best-known of local farmers. The suit was undefended. It was stated by the petitioner that the mar- rage took place at Prince's Park, Liverpool, on January 28th, 1887. There had been no children. He first heard of his wife's conduct in a letter srnt to him by a member of the family. He then accused his wife of commit- ting adultery with his brother..She said, Who told you ? If you tell rae I will tell you all about it.' He said he would not tell her. She aid she would deny it. She left the, house the next day. He'then made inquiries 1 1 ies at a hotel at Chester, where he found his wife and the co-respondent had stayed on Septem- ber 21th and 28th, 1901, giving the name of Mr. and Mrs. DaYies, and again in February this year. A witness from Chester gave evidence as to the respondent and co-respondent staying at a hotel at Chester. He was present when she admitted she was at the hotel. Mr. E. C. Roberts, solicitor, said be served the divorce papers on respondent and co-res- pondent. Mr. Rob rt Hughes, a brother-in-law of the petitioner, said he went with the last witness when Mrs. Davies was served with the papers at Prestatyn Station. She admitted the offence, and said she had brought the trouble upon herself. Counsel: Did you say to her, 'Has this been going on ever since the co-respondent was a boy ?' Witness: Yes. She said, X at so long as that.' b His Lordship granted the petitioner a decree nisi with costs.

-1-- Dispute over the Sale of Rhyl Property. CHANCERY PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY. In the Chancery Division of the High Court Justice on Thursday, before Mr. Justice Kekewich, there came on for hearing the Rhvl action of Davies v. Harrison. Mr. J. Bryn Roberts, M.P. (instructed by Messrs. Williams and Williams), appeared for plaintiff, and Mi. Gakey (instructed by Mr. F. J. G ami in,) for defendant. Mr. Bryn Roberts said the action was brought by Mrs. Jane Davies, a butcher, of Rhyl, and the defendant was a grocer carrying on business at the same place. The action was for specific performance of an agreement to purchase a house, 181, Wellington Road, Rhyl, for the sum of L580. The contract was set out in s the statement of claim, and there was a receipt given by the plaintiff for £ 50 deposit. After the deposit had been paid the defendant en. deavoured to prevail upon the plaintiff to agree to a clause restraining the plaintiff from carry- ing on the business of a grocer upon the pre- mises. The plaintiff declined to do this, where. upon the defendant refused to carry out the agreement. The defence, he understood; was that the deposit was never intended to be in the nature of a memorandum between the par- ties containing the terms 01 an agreement to sell the house in question. .f Mr. Justice Kekewich That is a good de- fence in law. Mr. Bryn Roberts said the defence was good in law if it could be established. <CO The point in doubt was whether it was under. stood at the time of the sale that the premises were not to be used for a grocer's business. Evidence was called on each side bearing on this point. Mr. Justice Kekewich, in giving judgment, said that having heard the evidence he was satisfied that when the defendant offered to sell the property he had in view that the house should not be let for the purpose of a grocer's or provision merchant's business. Under those circumstances, as Mrs. Davies was not prepared to agree to any condition of that kind, she was not entitled to have the contract performed without that condition. The action therefore failed, and there would be judgment for the defendant with costs.

MARRIAGE. BELLAM\-—RAWLINS—On; June 25th. at Christ Church (Congregational), Rhyl, N. Wales, Fred. Bellamy, only son of W. C. B. Bellamy, Esq., of Belmont, Anerley. Surrey. to Eliza Hester Champion, only child of Frank Leman Rawlins, Esq., of Claughbane, Rhyl. HASELDEX —HOLMES —June 26th at St. Stephen s. Church Prenton, Birkenhead., by the Rev. Hamilton King, Horace Haselden, Professor of Music, and eldest son of the late T. J. Haselden, Esq, of Rhyl, to Xellie, only daughter of Captain Joseph Holmes.

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l-thyl Water Works. ANNUAL INSPECTION BY THE RHYL COUNCIL. The annual inspection by the Council of the Rby Water Works took place on Friday, and unlike last year the party were favoured with most agreeable atmospheiic conditions. A start was made from the Council Offices at ten o'clock in landaus supplied by Mr Peter Edge, of the Blue Cap Mews. The Councillors present were Messrs J. W. Jones (Yice- Chairman of the Council), Thomas Whitley (Chair- man of the Water Committee), A. Lewis Jones, Jos. A. Williams, P. J. Ashfield, T. D. Jones. Robert Jones, John Hughes, and John Frimston, with the following officials: Messrs Arthur Rowlands (Town I Clerk). L. G. Hall (Gas and Water Engineer), A. A. Goodall (Town Surveyor), E. H. Wright (Electrical Engineer 1, W. Lowe (Sanitary Inspector), and J. 1'" Baylis-I (Deputy Clerk'. The guests in., eluded Messrs. R. Llewelyn Jones, C.C., A. Sheffield, 1-1. Neville Williams, D. O. Williams, J. D. Polkinghorne, J. Davies Williams, and T. Wills Jones. Instead of stopping at Glascoea as in previous years, the party proceeded direct to Llannefydd, which they reached via the l'ant-y-Ddoi route shortly after twelve o'clock. They alighted near the new Dolwen reservoir works, and made a long and careful inspection, being conducted by Mr. Hall, Mr. Fred Nelson, and Mr. Robert Jones. Since the last visit twelve months ago the party noticed with satis- faction that substantial progress had been made and to such an extent as to almost transform- the appearance of the locus in quo. A small forrest of trees had been removed, and the depth, shape, and dimensions of the new lake could be intelligently appreciated. It was, of course, the dam or the huge embankment at the lower end of the valley which attracted chiiefly the attention of those present, and they were interested observers of the car ful way in which it is constructed. It is built up in layers close- ly rammed, and has an appearance of solidity which would seem to chefy any amount of water pressure. In the centr^ of this great embank- ment is the puddled wall, which is absolutely impervious. But to render it so it is necessary that it should have a foundation of solid rock. It is the obtaining of such a foundation that presents the chief difficulty in constructing works of this kind. The loose rock has to be excavated until a flinty immovable substance is rcached. Xo less than seven fissures in the rock have had to be confronted, and these have had to be followed to a depth ranging from' forty to seventy-six feet, and the sides carefully and strongly timbered. As the party looked 1 down the de-p st of these it produced almost feeling of giddy sensation, and it is scarcely to be surprised that the engineer's invitation to rescend this bottomless p't by means of a bucket should be politely declined. The bye-wash, another substantial piece of work, is also assu- ming definite form and shape, and the party left the works fully impressed with the feeling that they had, seen the be-ginning of the end. They then walked along the banks of the Pen- ,.cha reservo;r until they reached the caretaker's I ouse, where further progress was at once arres- ted by the s:ght on the embankment of a temp- tingly laid out table. The lovely drive, the enchanting scenery, the bracing mountain ail, and the exhausting inspection which they had rr'ade had sharpened the appetites of all. They did ample justice to the excellent luncheon which, as usual, was provided by Mr. Phillip Ihomas, confectioner, High Street, and served in his very best style. The most severe pangs o' hunger, where abundance is provided, can at length be satisfied, and when the last crumb essential to the attainment of that object had been munch d, there came the orthodox inter- val for the interchange of compliments and con- gratulations. Mr. Thomas Whitley, who as host occupied the chair, opened a short toast list by proposing in loyal sentiments the toast of The King, Queen, and the Rest of the Royal Family.' It wa duly honoured, and Mynydd y Gaer reverberated to the strains of the Xational Anthem, led by Councillor Ash- field, who acted as precentor for the occasion. Mr. John Frimston then proposed the health of Mr. Thomas Whitley, Chairman of the Water ( ommittee, referring in appreciative terms to the practical interest which he took in the new works, the progress of which they had wit- nessed with so much pleasure that day. Music- al honours were accorded the toast, and the cordiality of its reception was suitably acknow- ledged by Mr. Whitley. Then followed the toast of the Rhyl Urban District Council, pro posed by Mr. R. Llewelyn Jones, C.C., in a speech in which he made generous acknow- ledgement of the services rendered by members of the local governing body. As half the party were unable to drink the toast, and. as Councillor Ashfield out of irnod-esty was unable to pitch the key of For he's a jolly good fell- ow,' the rendering of that classical piece of music was somewhat of a failure. However, the reception, of the toast by those who were enjoying the hospitality of the C ouncil was of a very heartv character, and the Yice-Chairman (Mr. J. W. Jones), in acknowledging, expressed his satisfaction at receiving confirmation of what they as Councillors only before suspected, viz., that they were a lot of jolly good fellows, and that the ratepayers were exceedingly fortun- ate in being represented by such a body of men. The other toasts were The Yisitors," proposed by Mr. A. Lewis Jones, and responded to by Messrs. Sheffield and H. Neville Williams The Officials,' proposed by Mr. T. D. Jones, and responded to b- Messrs. Arthur Rowlands and L. G. Hall, and the 'Press.' proposed by Air P J. Ashfield' and responded to by Messrs. Polkinghorne and Davies Williams. A vote of sympathy was passed w.ih Mr. Robert Hughes in his protracted illness. The company were afterwards protographed by Mr. Wills Jones, and the rest of the afternoon until tea time was utilised by several in fishing the lake with, we are afraid', indifferent results. A number climbed the summit of Mynydd y Gaer, and athers lollel about th biuks, or went gathering some of the sweet wild flowers which abound in the vicinity. A cup of tea having been taken with refreshing results, the return journev was commenced at five o clock, and a stoppage was made at Glascjed. A fall of rain cut the visit here short, but the stay was long enough to enable the Council to ap- preciate the excellent condition in which the service reservoirs, th' filtering beds, &-c., are kept. From this until Rhyl was reached a drizzling rain fell, and this was tne only draw- back to the complete success of a pleasant and interesting day's outing

Hon Wrexham- A LAZY APPRENTIC h.—At the County Po- lice Court, last week, Joseph Allen Reynolds. 7, Church Street, Rhosddu, an apprentice in. the employment of Messrs. Powell Bros. and W hitaker, was summoned to shew cause whv he should not be committed to prison for not fulfilling his contract as an apprentice.—Mr. W ynn Evans, who prosecuted, said the justices made an order that defendant should -do his work as an apprentice, and ordered him to pay 10s. damages and costs. The firm were hope- ful that that would be the means of keepmg defendant at his work. It succeeded in its object for a time, but defendant was now incorrigibly lazy. When he was getting valu- able to the firm he absented himself from his work. He had lost from 13 up to 30 hours per week. Thev could not aHow that sort of thing to go on. and they were reluctantly com- pelled to take those proceedings.—Robert Far- j nngdon and Tob Price gave evidence. The latter stated that the lad was worth 36s. per week to the firm in h: s last year.—Defendant was committed to prison for fourteen davs, the order to be suspendred for a month, and to issue on application at the next Court if ne-. cessary.

The Rhyl National Eisteddfod. BRIGHT PROSPECTS. | We understand that the entries for the Royal Xational Eisteddfod of Wales which is to be held at Rhyl, commencing Tuesday, September 6th, are coming in in the most satisfactory manner, and are already greatly in excess of those of the eisteddfod held at Rhyl twelve years ago. There is a most interesting entry in all the choral com- petitions, and the struggle for supremacy in the chief choral will prove a memorable event. For the first time for many years I both North and South Wales will be represented in this competition and will be pitted against four of the finest English choirs. Wales will also be represented by a Welsh choir from Liverpool. There are heavy entries in all the other competitions, and they are derived from all parts of England and Wales. An entry in musical section has also been received from Malta. Full particulars will appear next week.

School Accommodation in Flintshire. COUNTY COUNCIL INQUIRY. On Wednesday aft moon a County Council inquiry was held at Hope regarding the lack of accommodation for elementary scholars in that district, and the question of" the necessity of providing further school buildings. Mr. J. W. Summers (Chairman of the Council) pre- sided, and other members present were Messrs. J. L. Muspratt, T. W. Hughes, R. Ll. Jones, E. S. Taylor, W. H. Roberts, H. H. Hughes, T. Parry, and the Rev. J. Smallwood. There were also in attendance Mr F. LI. Jones (acting for the Clerki. Mr. Bevan Evans (Director of Education), and Mr. S. Evans {County Sur- yevor: Figures were presented by Mr. Roe-Brown. (Clerk to the Hope School Board showing that (the lack of accommodation w-as at Abermorddu. School, where the excess of attendance over accommodation was 103. Arrangements had been made with the Trustees of the Congrega- tional Chapel for the use of the buildings as a school, at 10s per week. ThE- arrangement be- gan this week, and temporary accommodation was :thu's' provided for about 80 children. The question was whether Abermoddu School should be enlarged or a new school built. It appeared that in the whole parish there were 871 children on the books with accom- modation for 726. He (Mr. Roe-Brown' sug- gested that extra accommodation should be provided for at least 200 children. The pop- ulation of Caergwrle would increase, and was incresing, on account of the facilities that wtere being provided by the Great Central Railway Company. He had great faith in the ) future of the neighbourhood (hear, hear). itt3temenlts bearing upon. the .subject of the inquiry were also made by the Rev. T. E. Jones (rector of Hope), Mr. Piercey, (another member of the School Board), lr. Williams, (attendance officer), and Mr. E. Bellis. The -en general opinion was that a new school was required, and that such |sqbool should 'be built either in the villge of Hope or between Hope and Bridge End. The Chairman said that it certainly seemed that there was a lack of school accommodation in the parish, and he hoped that something would soon be done to supply the want. The inquiry was well at;tentdjs>d tbv jb^ute- payers and others interested.

--)0(- Flint. VOLUNTEER MANOEUVRES.—Under fa- vourable climatic conditions, and by the kind- ness of Dr. G. W. Mould, crf Cornist Hall, the p-'cturesque grounds of Cornist were the scene of a sham fight on Saturday. The lawn in front of the hall was occupied bv a large number of invited guests, who witnessed the proceedings with keen interest, music being supplied by the band of the 2nd Y.B.R.W.F. (Hint Company). The Volunteer companies engaged were G Company, Colwyn Bay. under Captain Stubby; D Company, Holywell, un- der Captain Francis and Lieutenant J. Ll. Williams; and E Company, Flint, under Major Dyson. Y.D., and Lieutenant E. J. H. Williams. The Colwvn Bay Company defen- ded Cornist, while the Holywell and Flint Companies took up the attack. Dr. Mould entertained the Volunteers.

io(- Hawarden. The persistent rumour that the Rev. Canon Drew had been appointed to the living of Hawarden has at length been officially con'- firmed. The rumour doubtless had its origin in the wish that 's father to the thought, for no more popular selection could have beem made. Canon Drew is endeared to the parish, ioners of Hawarden bv many ties, he has had! a long personal association with the parochial duties, and we feel sure the announcqnent of his transfer from Buckley will be hailed with satisfaction by the whole parish of Hawarden. Those who are concerne-d for the future welfare of N oluntal. y schools are not likely to forget soon his recent able advocacy of the cause of religious education locally. jot

Connah's Quay and Shotton. THE TIN-L-NTY CLUB.—A meeting of tn;9 club was held in the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evening week, under the presidency of Mr. W. Bennett. It was unanimously de- cided to arrange another walk' for the 16th July, the route being through Flirut to North op, then to Hawarden. Moore Lane, Sandycroft, Queen's Ferry, to the Quay, the distance being 20 miles. Valuable prizes will be offered, including the 'Garland' Shield, which is to be won three years in succession. The xvall, is open to Connah's Quay and Shotton.

North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum. The annual report of this institution, whicl serves the five counties of Denbigh, Flint, Anglese}, ( arnarvon, and Merioneth has just been issued to the different authorities interes- ted. rc6ard. to the considerable enlarge- ments to the asylum, which have now been proceeding for some years, it is stated that the works are expected to be completed during tha ?>oAS^n- -'ear' and the balance of the cost, £ 26,olo, will be called for from the contribut- ing couties. On the enlargement account a sum of £ 104.307 has already been expended. The total expenditure of the Visiting Commit- tee during the year, and allowed by the auditor, was £ 50.454 3s. 6d. On the maintenance account the total receipts were £ 22,341 3s. lid., and the expenditure £ 20,056. The total aver- age weekly cost per head of the inmates during the year was 9s. 1 d" and the weekly charge for pauper inmates' to the union was' 8s. 9d., and 14s. for patients from outside counties. For private patients, the charge varied from 10s. 6d. to three guineas.