Rhyl Record and Advertiser

THE MILITANT, BISHOP. LIKE its recent predecessors the latest of the LORD BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH'S pronouncements on the Education question is plausible and vigorous, and provides a rare feast for reflection. To say that most people are tired of the Educa- tion controversy is only to be trite. It has been settled once, so far as the great mass of people are concerned, and the only people who now seem to find an interest in the subject are the Lords, with the Bishops leading. It may be that the new-born zeal of the Lords for their legislative duties and the crowded state of the benches in the Upper House during recent days arise from a Z-> jealous regard for the cause of the education of the poor. The Bishops and clergy are satisfied that such is the case, and, since it is immaterial, it would be vandalism of the most reprehensible description to so much as attempt to destroy a belief at once so simple and so beautiful. We have no intention of now discussing the Education Bill, but there is one point in an address which the BIsnop delivered at a meeting of Church Defence at St Asaph on Friday evening, to which we would like to refer. The BISHOP is an admirable man not alone for the eminence of the position which he has attained in the realms—some might say the voids—of theology. But when he decends to present day politics he occasionally overlooks a significant fact, or makes a significant mistake. It is, of course, only co-incidental that the omission or the mistake tend to strengthen his argument. In the course of his address His Lordship said It is easy and shallow to pick out things here and there," (he was speaking of the Education 3iIl), that seemed anomalies and grievances. A grievance when traced back through all its history might often be found to have originated from conditions which in the first in- stance had no element of grievance in them. It had often been said that it was a great grievance to the Noncon- formist that the only school in a parish was a Church school. Long years ago, before ever the State or anyone else thought or cared anything ibout the education of (he poor, the Church set to work in providing schools for them. The Church alone and unaided, has spent millions in planting a School in every parish, so that what to-diy is a grievance was in the origin a work of which the Church might well be proud." That the Church was alone and unaided in the work of education before the State recognised its responsibility is another fond belief that Churchmen should not be needlessly deprived of. Where we join issue with the Bishop is on his statement that Nonconformists con- sider it a grievance that in thousands of parishes there is but a single school and that a Church school. Did anyone ever hear of Noncon- formists considering it a grievance prior to the Act of 1870? The grievance of Nonconformists re- garding single school parishes is not, and never was, that the only school in the parish was a Church school. It is that they are com- pelled to pay for the up-keep of that single school and are only allowed a farcical share of the man- .agement, the Church retaining full control of the expenditure, the appointments and the religious in- struction. The point need not be laboured. It is comprehended, clearly and unmistakably, by the people. Churchmen are in precisely the same position to-day with regard to their schools as they were when they built them. They are at per- fect liberty to keep their schools to exercise full control, to teach their creed as often and as convinc- ingly as is possible. No one, not even Dr. Clifford, would deprive them of the privilege. It is only when the Nonconformist is told that he must find a share of the money, that he says he has a griev- ance, if he has not a commensurate share of management. Noncon- formists acknowledge that the Church has done a noble work for education. Evidently, however, Churchmen do not regard as applicable the good old aphorism. Virtue is its own reward." It is gratifying to find, as we do from the BISHOP'S address that the larger the attendance of peers in the House of Lords the more earnestly is the work of the august assembly being carried on. There are not wanting signs that the future may witness such a crowd in the gilded chamber that the spiritual peers may find it impossible to be present in the flesh.

THE BISHOP'S HAT. An amusing incident in which the Bishop of St Asaph is prominently con. cerned, is described in a London daily. This is what the scribe writing of the debate on Tuesday night says:—"There was an amusing scene before the House adjourned for dinner. The question had been put and in the temporary hum the Bishop of St Asaph wished to address the chairman. He began to speak and there was a sudden chorus of "Order, order," for it is the inviolable rule that after the question has been put a member must speak only when seated and wearing his hat. The bishop looked round in despair among his lawn-sleeved bretheren. Two Liberal peers extended their silk hat to him. For one instant he wavered. The House was laughing and so was the bishop. It was his sense of humour which saved him. There apparently came to him the vision of himself in bishop's robes sur- mounted by a silk hilt addressing a smiling assembly of peers. It was too much for him. Laughingly, he gave up his inten- tion of speaking, and the House went to dinner in a cheerful mood." Now if a Radical, peer. poet or peasant, would offer the Bishop his head

TWO NEW MINISTERS. A hearty welcome was accorded the Rev Gomer Evans, who commenced his ministry at the Welsh Baptist Chapel on Monday evening. Mr Evans has a splendid record of service rendered in the cause at Holyhead and the flock at Tabernacle anticipate an increased blessing upon the numerous organisations already doing so much good in their church. The newly welcomed minister will find a fellow stranger to the town in the Rev J Ogwen Griffith, who has already made hosts of friends since taking up the wo:k at the Welsh Congre- gational Church.

ELECTRIC TRAMWAY FOR RHYL. Perhaps more than any other suggestion that has been made for the development of the town and neighbourhood the project which has been laid before the Council during the past few days will, if carried out, have far reaching results. The proposal, which comes from a Llandudno engineer on behalf of promoters whose names can- not yet be divulged, is to institute a service of electric cars that will join the east and the west ends of the town. The track will be from the hospital to the Foryd thence back again to the hospital by way of Wellington and Russell roads, and com- mencing frern Conwy Street, the line will be laid to Prestatyn. The Council is sym- pathetic, for the possibilities of such a scheme are tremendous. The conditions upon which they have agreed to consider the proposal are wise, especially that in which they stipulate that the railway from Rhyl to Prestatyn shall be constructed before the loop within the town. The conditions imposed by the Road Committee are not as severe as the manner in which they are stated would suggest. The pro- moters will not be expected to maintain the entire widths of the roads through which it is their intention to run but only the portion of the thoroughfare occupied by their track, again, they will not be ex- pected to literally widen the promenade, but the roadway of the promenade. The » only regret that might be occasioned will be that it is outside the range of immediate possibilities for the District Council them- selves to father such a scheme. That such a service of cars would very soon be lucrative will not be seriously questioned. The cost per car mile is slight, and it is well known that a service such as is sug- gested creates a traffic for itself.

ABSORBING RHUDDLAN. Of course Rhyl could not run cars out- side its own boundary, and that calls to mind that the prospect of the boundary being enlarged is not as remote as is popularly supposed. There is a growing opinion, not by any means confined to Rhyl, that the day is not far distant when Rhuddlan must, in its own interest and that of good government, throw in its lot in Rhyl. Mr W Conwy Bell, at a meeting of the St Asaph District Council, went so far as to admit the possibility of an amal- gamation with an Urban Council (he could only have had Rhyl in his mind) being an advantageous alternative for the little riverside community of which he is the uncrowned king. Of course Mr Bell did not put it like that. But he put it as the lesser of two evils, and that, though but left handed, as a compliment, was a point not to be overlooked. Mr Bell's domain was being alluded to with more honesty of conviction than nicety of phrase, and there was actually a disposition on the part of representatives from diminutive parishes out in the wilds to question the provident- 1 ial character of their alliance with such an improvable" neighbour as Rhuddlan. They even went so far as to threaten to cut off the supplies. Mr Bell had been talking of the importance of encouraging "colonies" that were forming, but the possibilities of Colonial possessions could not charm the stony objections of the Council, and, not inappropriately, Mr Bell talked about "cutting the painter" Mr Bell has shouted "wolf" before, though, and he received the startling retort that it would be a "jolly good job too." A union of Rhuddlan and Rhyl would be mutually beneficial. A flippant person suggests that the first argument in its favour is of an alliterative character, for Rhyl and Rhuddlan" sounds so well. But there is a serious argument in favour of the fusion of the two areas for adminis- trative purposes. The question of coast erosion is becoming increasingly grave, and it is a question that Rhyl cannot adequately deal with while its boundary remains where it now is. Further than that Rhuddlan already depends upon Rhyl for water and a portion, admittedly small, of Rhuddlan property in connected with the Rhyl sewerage scheme.

Sudden Death of Mr. Dingad J. Davies. The death occurred at Rhyl on Monday, with painful suddenness, of Mr Dingad J Davies, the Principal of St Deiniol's School, Bangor, and formerly of Rhyl. It seems that Mr Davies accepted an invi- tation to spend a week-end at Rhyl, for the benefit of his health, he having been in somewhat indifferent health for some time. His school at Bangor being closed for the half term holiday on Monday, Mr Davies arrived in Rhyl on Saturday, nd stayed with Mr Roger Price (his brother-in- law), and his family, at Plastirion. On Saturday evening he visited several old friends, and on Sunday attended the even- ing service at Holy Trinity Church (of which place of worship he was organist for many years). After leaving church he went to the organ recital at St Thomas' Church, and retired to rest at his usual hour apparently all right. He was called at 8.30 on Monday morning by Mr Roger Price, and then complained of a pain in the chest. It was arranged that he should have breakfast in bed, but on Mr Roger Price going upstairs later he obtained no response in answer to his knocks nor could he open the bedroom door. Efforts were made without result to gain admission, and on looking through the key-hole it was noticed that there was someone in night attire near the door. Mr Roger Price at once procured a ladder, and an entrance was effected through the window. It was then found that Mr Davies was out of bed and had fallen between the wardrobe and the door in such a way as to prevent the door being opened. The unfortunate gentleman was then unconscious. When Dr Summerhill arrived he pronounced Mr Davies to be in a dangerous condition and suffering from an apoplectic fit. He nevsr regained consciousness but died at seven o'clock in the evening. Deceased was 52 years of age and leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), at the Old Cemetery, Rhyl, a service being previously held at Holy Trinity Church. Mr Williams play- ing the "Dead March." Messrs David Griffiths and Son were the undertakers. Mr Dingad Davies practically commenced his scholastic career at Rhyl, where he held the head-mastership of the Clwyd Street National School, which school increased its reputation under his supervision. He took a great interest in music, and was organist and choir master at the parish church for a number of years, the choir attaining a much improved state of efficiency under his guidance. He subsequently pro- ceeded to Flint, and was appointed head- master of the National Schools in that town, but the surroundings of that 'com- mercial borough were in such direet con- trast to Rhyl, that in a short time Mr Davies returned to the latter town, where he opened a private school. This school was quite successful until the opening of the intermediate schools, which proved a serious rival to all the private schools. In the early nineties deceased took a very prominent part in promoting the Rhyl National Eisteddfod, and held an official position on one of the committees. A few years ago Mr Davies removed to Bangor and opened St Deiniol's School, which he conducted very successfully up to the time of his lamented death. The last few months Mr Davies had not been in the best of health, but nobody anticipated that he would soon be taken away. He was highly popular with his pupils, several of whom, during the last two years, had done so well that the reputation of St Deiniol's was greatly enhanced. The greatest sympathy is felt with Mrs Davies and family in their sad bereavement, and the messages of condolence have been numerous.

RemarkableShooting Accident A staitling incident is reported from the Foryd end of the town. It seems that on Monday afternoon the attention of a resident of Sandringham Avenue, was attracted by the sound of a shot, he notice ed that a little boy in Marlborough-grove had a revolver. He had evidently fired one shot and pulled the trigger for the next, when it failed to cause the desired explosion. He was observed to knock the weapon against his leg and then to throw it down. By that time an alarm had been raised and when the little fellow was reach- ed it was found that he had been hit in the leg by a bullet. Happily no more serious consequences resulted, but the contempla- tion of the possibilities of the incident is not comfortable.

BIRTIH. BEEUAMlY—iXovember 1st, at St. Augustine's, Auckland Upper .Norwood, the wife of Frederick Bellamy (nee .Elsie Rawlins), of a son. MARRIAGE. .PA'R'DOE—EDWARDS—Oct. 30th, at the Pres- byterian .Church, (Rhyl, by the Rev. J. Verrier Jcnes. IBert, son of A. G..Pardoe, ef Chepstow, to Annie iMarv, daughter of the late R. Edwards, dentist, Rihyl. IDE/A TlH. COOll'EiR—(Nov. 7th, at 3, .East Parade, R'hyl, 'Edith, the (beloved .wife of (H. E. Cooper, aged 33 years. "Thy will toe done." iMiAXl\YlEILiL—Nov. 2nd, at Endsloeigh," Cljftbn IRoad, iMary Elizabeth, dearly (beloved wjlfe of Well/wood (Maxwell, of '"Ormonde, Sandrilngham Avenue, Rhyl. AC KNiO(\YTJEQG<MIENIT IMr. Maxwell thanks all kind enquiring friends for their sympathy in his recent sad ibereave- ment. St. Tudno Church, Elan dud no, Nov. 6th, 1906.

I Flintshire's Late Member Honoured. Mr. Samuel Smith made a Privy Councillor 'Mr Samuel- Smith's late constituents in Flint- shire, irrespective, oif party, will hear with the utmost satisfaction and pleasure that his name appears in the list of the King's Birthday tH'onO'urs. iIrlrecogniJtion of his many services in the political and social sphere, the has been elevated to the high and honourable rank of Privy .Councillor. It is an honour that is well deserved, and the people of Flintshire generally twill warmly congra,tulate Mr ISmith u-p-on the receipt of it. Mr Saimuel Smitlh retired from Parliament at the general -election after representing Flint- Flintshire as a Liberal since 1886. The welfare of India has been a leading object of his labours. A Liverpool merchant, he erected the Gordon. Institute for Seamen in that city in memory of his only son. TILE RIGHT HON. SAMUEL SMITH. I In a leader commenting on the appointment, the "Liverpool D'aily Post" says: -Of Mr Samuel Smith's great public services no one reeds to be told. Before he came .forward as a political candidate. to contest the undivided city of Liverpool against the late Sir Arthur Forwood—and to ¡carry it, too-he was widely known in Liverpool as a most liberal philan- thropist and an earnest social reformer; but he had not 'been seriously looked uptm as a politician. Mr Smith lifted political contro- versy to a higher plane. His speeches during that great election campaign were a revelation of a personality and of high principles applied to the study of public affairs that roused the ■utmost enthusiasm, with the result that his vic- tory was as .great as it wa-s unexpected. What Mr Smith showed 'himself to be in his first elec- tion campaign he has 'been ever since. One of the finest tributes to his popularity and his .sterling worth was paid to him by the people of Flintshire when they triumphantly returned him to the House of Commons whi,le he was absent in India and so long as his health permitted him to remain in Parliament, his Flintshire constituents were proud to ha.ve him as their member. He has aLways been strongly on the side of moral and social reform, and of enlarg- ing the liberties and the opportunities of the great masses of the people, and iha.s not scrupled to help on what may !be called the forward movement in India, though many people have their doubts whether the introduction of West- ern ideas of administration into that great Empire would n-ot, at this stage of their history, ibe prejudicial to the interests Of its teeming population. Fortunately, though (Mr Smith has withdrawn ifrom IParliament, he is still, as his recent appearances in Liverpool have shown, able to continue his interest in and active efforts for the promotion, of the temperance and social work that has long ibeen so near his heart; and his nu.mlberless friends will trust that he may lng ibe able to do so. — §o§

t Asaph. SUNDAY SERVICES. Cathedral Service List :Novem.,be7- 11th XXIII after Trinity—8-15, .Holy Communion. 11: Matins, service, Harwood in A flat; An. them, 1179, "Remember n'ow Thy Creator," iSteggall; Litany; Hymn.s, 315, 214; preach- er, Canon m Residence. 3-30: Service; Mar- tin in A; Anthem, 761, "For the mountains shaH depart'' .(Elijah), Mendelssohn. 6-15: .Hymns, 447, 278, 178, 203; preacher, Vicar Herbert Evans. Offertory Cathedral expenses. WHIST DRIVE. A,whi-st drive has been arranged with the Rhyl Constitutional Club for Thursday next, the 15th inst. Jt is also proposed to arrange a billiard match between teams representing the clubs. TELEPHONE EXTENSION. The. telephone line has now been extended to the Workhouse, and has been well used during the past week. It should be of great service in dealing with tramps. CHARGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN*. P.'S. Coitnah sumrnone-d John Hughes, Voel Farm, Cw.m, for being drunk on licensed pre- mises, viz., the IE-Iue Eton, Cwm, on October 8th, and John Davies, the landlord 'of the public (house, was charged twith being drunk on licensed premises and with permitting drunkenness. Mr J Pierce Lewis, Rhyl, prosecuted, and Mr F J Gamlm held a watching brief for the owner of ,the h'ouse.—Om- the case being called, Mr W 0 Davies (from Mr A :0 Evans' office) said that Mr Ervans had been instructed to defend, but was unable to appear that day. He also produced a doctor's certificate t'o the effect that Mr John iDavies, one of the defendants, was too ill to appear, and he applied that the cases should be adj'ourned.ÙIr J Pierce Lewis said he would certainly object to the doctor's certificate being put in without the doctor appearing to be ques- tioned as to the nature of the defendant's illness. —The Chairman I have seen many doctor's certificates, and I have my own opinion about them, and as to their value, (but I shall not express it here.—It was decided to adjourn the cases, the question of costs of the day being reserved. SMITIIFIl'-LiD LICENSES. 'The 'usual occasional licenses were granted Mr R-olberts, of the (Plough Hotel, for the 8th and 29th inst.

TWO NEW BISCUITS. *Iqk A 04& Crawford's "Sweet Currant" and "Hunting" (WHBATMEAL).

RHYL. Where do you geT Tour Bacon and Cheese ? The very top note in the scale of excellence is to be found at Roose and Co.'s, Queen Street, Rhyl. who are noted for Prime Bacon and Prize Cheshire Cheese 1—Advt SALE OF PROPERTY. We understand that through the agency of Mr Ernest Jones, auctioneer, Bodfor Street, the freehold properties Nos. 15, 17 and 19, Aquaiium Street, recently offered by public auction in this town and with- drawn, have been sold. Mr J Roberts Jones acted for the vendor and Mr F J Gamlin for the purchaser. EARLY CLOSING. It will be noticed from our advertising columns that the tradesmen of Rhyl have decided to close their establishments for for four nights a week, between now and December 31st at 7.30 p.m. and from the first of fjanuary at 7 p.m', Saturdays at 9.30 p.m., and Thursdays at I p.m. They invite their customers to shop as early ss possible so as to enable all to faithfully observe the compact, and we trust that they will do so. WELSH CLASS. On Tuesday night last at 8-15 p.m., in connection with the Clwyd Street Calvin- istic Methodist Chapel, the first gathering in connection with the above class this winter met together under the able tuition of the Rev R Richards, Bath Street. The class has again chosen for its text book S J Evans' Gramadeg Cymraeg." There was a good attendance and good work is promised during the session. On the pro- position of Mr Vron Owen, Miss Parker Davies was elected secretary to the class. CHRIST CHURCH MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The members of Christ Church Mutual Improvement Society spent on Monday an interesting evening, when under the presi- dency of Mr P Mostyn Williams they started on the study of Tennyson's In Memoriam." The pastor, the Rev J Pandy Williams, delivered a lucid address on the poem, and afterwards expounded the first six cantos which were read and commented upon by Mr P Mostyn Wil- liams, Miss West, Mr F C Tailby, Mr J W Jones, Miss Abbot and Mr Ernest Nelson. The In Memoriam will be the subject of study on the first Monday in each month. RHYL & DISTRICT LIBERAL CLUB- The annual meeting of the Rhyl and District Liberal Club took place at the Club Rooms, Oxford Hall, Sussex Street, on Friday last, 2nd November. There was a large attendance, all present subsequently enrolling as members. Officers were elected as follows :—President, Mr Samuel Peiks, J,P, C.C.; vice-presidents, Rev J Pandy Williams, Mr John Wild, Mr E Buckley Jones treasurer, Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen) secretary, Mr Gomer Owen executive committee, Rev Robert Richards, Messrs Isaac Batho, Joseph Williams, Isaac Jones, Robert Jolley, T C LI Jones, J W Jones, David Owen, T D Jones, C.C., Thomas Evans, J Roberts Jones J Frimston, Daniel Evans, Rev J Pandy Williams, E B Jones and John Wild. The formal opening takes place to-morrow (Saturday), at the Club Rooms, being followed by a great meeting at the Town Hall, at which Messrs J Herbert Lewis, J Herbert Roberts and William Jones, M.Ps.. and Revs J Pandy Williams and W 0 Evans will speak. The Club have also arranged a Grand Concert to take place nn the 20th Novem- ber in the Town Hill, at which several well-known artistes will appear. ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. On Friday, Mr J F W Foulkes kindly arranged an entertainment in the Recrea- tion Room at the Hospitalj which was much enjoyed by the audience. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in Ithe programme :—The Misses Gibbs, Miss Mabel Hughes (pianiste), Misses Mabel and Esther Williams, Mr Royle, Master Hughes, Mr McEwen, Mr Foulkes, and many thanks are due to them all for their kind help.—On the 5th of November, Mr Storey delighted the children by provid- ing a display of fireworks which he most kindly let off himself on the sandhills op- posite the Hospital. The ward children were carried on to the balconies for the occasion, whilst the convalescents watched the fireworks from a convenient spot out of doors. The spectators included most of the grown-up patients, who if the truth were told, probably enjoyed themselves nearly as much as the younger ones. Fortunately the evening was fine and clear so that the display took place under very favourable conditions. The Lady Superintendent wishes to thank Mr Storey very much both for providing the fire- works and for the great personal trouble which he undertook to show them off. The following gifts have been received and are gratefully acknowledged :—Apples, Mrs Piercy pheasants, Mrs C B Jones Mortimer scrapbooks, Mr Taylor books, Miss Hues clothing, N. Cambrian Needle- work Guild. PLEASANT SATURDAY EVENINGS. The Rhyl Juvenile Amateur Pierrots opened the Pleasant Saturday Evening's entertainment on Saturday with a capital concert. The twenty little artistes did ex- ceedingly well under the personal direction of Mr and Mrs F Sarson. In a troupe where all did so well it would be difficult to specifically mention individuals, but special mention deserves to be made of the singing and skipping of Miss Julia Sarson, who, as leader of she troupe, was the life of the entertainment. Two of the most successful items of the evening were the solos by Miss Julia Sarson, in which the choruses were repeated from the gallery by Miss Louie Hubbard. The juvenile mem- ber of the troupe, Miss Irene Jones, fairly brought down the house with her pretty recitations and song. The flag drills were exceedingly good, but some of the comic elements introduced by Master Eddie Davies fell flat, owing to the fact that he did not turn to the audience in speaking. The other" cornerman," Master Guy Sarson, made a decided hit with "I'm the most miserable man." The programme was as follows :—Entrance march and chorus, "vVhen the Band begins to Play," the Pierrots pianoforte solo, Miss Lena Brownlow duet, Miss Julia Sarson and Miss Brownlow comic song and chorus, Hi Donald," Master Eddie Davies song and chorus, "Seagull," Miss May Wil. liams dance, Highland Fling," Miss Mem Evans; double trio, "Three Jolly Sailor Boys," Masters Stanley, Elphick, and A Sarson, and Misses Williams, Sarson, and Oldham skipping dance (by request), I Miss Julia Sarson song and chorus, "My r Bamboo Bungalow," Miss Mem Evans song and chorus, There goes my soldier boy," Miss Winnie Campini new flag drills, seven Pierrettes. Interval. Piano- forte solo, Miss Brownlow song, "Not the only Rosebud," Miss Julia Sarson recita- tion, Baby's Stocking," Miss Irene Jones song and chorus, Daddy has bought me a Bow-wow," Miss Gladys Polkinghorne skirt dance, Miss Florrie Smith comic song and chorus, One-and-a-penny a day," Master Eddie Davies song, I'm the most miserable man," Master Guy Sarson solo dance, Miss Winnie Campini; song and chorus, "Don't cry little girl," Miss Julia Sarson; dance, Miss Mem Evans finale (chorus and march), the Pierrots; "God save the King." During the interval, Mr \V J P Storey, J.P., who presided, congratulated Mr A Lewis Jones on once again taking up the reins of the Pleasant Saturday Evenings. They had weathered the storms for seven years, and there were prospects of them going on for another seven. He congratulated Mr and Mrs Sarson on the excellent way in which they had trained the children, who were exceedingly clever, but at the same time he felt that children were pushed too much forward these days, and he held strong opinions on the subject of keeping children up so late at night. While chil- dren benefited by the training they received, he hoped that they would not be pressed too often to give those entertainments. He hoped that the townspeople would rally round Mr Lewis Jones, and that he would be encouraged to continue those Saturday evening entertainments.—Mr F Sarson said he could assure Mr Storey that the members of the troupe were not kept up very late, and that they only intended giving an entertainment once a month.—In proposing the vote of thanks, Mr J W Jones joined in the congratulations to Mr A Lewis Jones, on the success of the enter- tertainments, which had been launched under such promising conditions for another season. He knew the great tax there was on the time of the chairman of the Council, but Mr Storey was always ready to do what he could to help every deserving cause.—The votes of thanks to Mr Storey and Mr and Mrs Sarson were carried with applause. The accompanists for the even- ing were Mrs Sarson and Miss Woodhouse. BRUNSWICK SOCIAL. The social tea at Brunswick Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday was kindly given by Mrs Robert Jones Church Street (late Wesley House) and an excellent company did justice to her hospitality. After tea, Master Freddy and Miss Marie Griffiths entertained the company very acceptably with a pianoforte and violin duet, and Miss Eunice Jones sang very pleasingly. MASONIC INSTALLATION. Last evening at Denbigh W. Bro. F T Gamlin, P..P.G.D.C., was installed Wor- shipful Master of the Royal Denbigh Lodge (1143). The ceremony was im- pressively performed by W. Bro. Rev Dan Edwards, (late Vicar of Rhyl), assisted by W. Bros. K McEewen and J H Eliis. Among the other Rhyl brethren present were W. Bros. F Geary, J Evans, L J Roberts, A Rhydwen Jones, G A Taverner Bros. L G Hall, J A Lang, W C Bell, R Rhydderch, and E Bevington. The banquet was held at the Bull Hotel. WELCOMING SOCIAL AT THE TABERNACLE. Following the public welcome on Mon- day accorded the Rev Gomer Evans, on his taking up the pastorate of the Welsh Baptist Church, Water Street, a congrega- tional tea and social were held in the schoolroom (last) Thursday evening. The tables were presided over by Miss May Evans and Miss Hannaby, Mrs Z Price and Miss Louie Williams, Miss Roberts and Miss Jones, Mrs and Misses Lawson and Miss M Roberts, Mrs Roberts and Miss C Jones. The Superintendents were Mrs Win Evans, Mrs 0 R Williams, and Miss R Lloyd. Mr Williams (Cymro Cybi), presided at the concert. Solos were given by Miss Louie Williams, Miss C Jones, Miss A M Parry, Miss L Morris, Mr Robert Jones, and Miss E Edwards Speeches were made by Mr Ellis, Mr Parry, Mr Midaleton, the Rev F Wynne, and Rev W Roderick, Miss Ella Hughes presided at the piano. A competition took place among the young people, Mr Ernest Jones being the winner. The meeting ^terminated by singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." INDISPOSITION OF MR. J. HERBERT LEWIS, M.P. We regret to hear that Mr J Herbert Lewis, M.P. is laid up with an attack of influenza and will be unable to return to his Parliamentary duties before next week. This has entailed the cancelling of his engagement to open the new Liberal Club premises at Rhyl to-morrow (Satur day) and to speak at the Town Hall in the evening, Mr William Jones, M.P., will perform the opening ceremony and will be joined at the Town Hall meeting by Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P., Rev J Pandy Wil- liams Rev W 0 Evans and other speakers. CHRIST CHURCH SOCIAL. The first social evening of the winter session in connection with Christ Church (Congrega- tional) Water Street was given on Thursday evening, and was an unqualified success both from the point of view ot the large and bright company and the quality and enjoyableness of the entertainment. The room had been taste- I fully decorated by a band of artistically gifted I ladies and presented a very charming appear- ance. During an interval refreshments were I served, the ladies in charge of this department being Mrs Godfrey Parry, Mrs A Rhydwen Jones. Mrs J W Jones, Mrs Harding Roberts, Mrs Vernon and Mrs Ayre- Owing to the Rev Pandy Williams being engaged at a meeting at Rhuddlan, the chair during the first half of the programme was occupied by Mr T Harding Roberts, the Rev Pandy Williams arriving for the second half. Among those who entertained the company were Miss West, Mr Caradoc Williams, Miss Abbot Miss Maud Jones, and Christ Church Glee Party, whilst a rare treat was offorded by the selections given on Mr Cheetham's magnificent gramophone. The enjoyment of the evening was further dontrib- uted to by some amusing competitions and i number of games. Upon the proposition of I Mr Mostyn Williams seconded by Mr J W j Jones a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to I all who had helped to make the evening so pleasant and agreeable. Miss Winnie Davies ably officiated as accompanist. TRADESMAN BURNT OUT. Shortly after twelve o'clock on Saturday night, while Inspector Pearson and some officers were speculating as to the origin of some smoke which came floating down Bodfor Street from the direction of the station, an alarm was raised that a fire had broken out in the establishment of Mr W Pepper, junr., saddler, Kinmel Street. On arriving at the scene the police found volumes of smoke issuing from the shop, and when the Inspector burst the door open he was met by a rush of smoke and flames. Prompt measures were taken to suppress the outbreak and prevent the flames spreading to the adjoining premises and the offices above the shop, which are occupied by Mr Radcliffe, solicitor and to get out the family of the caretaker from the top rooms. In a very few moments from the first alarm being raised four jets were playing on the building. The engine was got in readiness but it was not required. There was a plentiful supply of water and the flames were soon under control, but practically all Mr Pepper's stock was de- stroyed and considerable damage was done to Mr Radcliffe's office. Practically all the damage is covered by insurance. How the fire originated is a mystery. FINES AND FEES. The total fines and fees received in Rhyl Prestatyn and St Asaph Courts during the last quarter amounted to £57 12S 9d. DRUNK. At a special police court held on Wed- nesday before Mr J H Ellis, Sarah Steel, a cook, was charged with being drunk and incapable on the previous evening. She was found on the footpath and unable to help herself and was locked up. A fine of 5s and 6s 4d costs was inflicted. SMOKING CONCERT. On Wednesday evening at the Constitu- tional Club, the first smoking concert was held under the presidency of Mr W J P Storey. Items were rendered by Messrs H K Osborne, Wills Jones, B Jones, R Hanlon, W E Jones and J D Asher's Glee Party. Mr W J P Storey and Mr W Winterbottom entertained the members. The evening next week will be taken up by a whist drive. CHURCH DEFENCE. The second of the series of lectures on the history of the Church was given ai the Church House on Wednesday. There was a good attendance. GAMBLING AT RHYL. At yesterday's meeting ot the Flintshire Standing Joint Committee at Mold, several members referred privately to the reports in the papers concerning the betting evil at Rhyl. The Chief Constable was spoken to and he gave an assurance that he was not losing sight of the complaints and was taking steps to stamp out the evil.

Prestatyn. CHURCH BAZAAR. The recent bazaar realised leaving £329 still to be provided to clear off the debt on the additions to the church. CONCERT. A Concert in connection with the Liber- al Club was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday, when the following artistes sustained the programme :—Miss Maude Hughes, Liverpool (soprano) Miss Nesta Jones, Carnarvon (contralto) Mr Edward Lloyd. Ffestiniog (tenor) and J Morris Jones, Rhyl (baritone). P.S.A. A P.S.A. Society has been started at Drakelow," Victoria-road. LITERARY SOCIETY The Christ Church Literary Society com- menced its session on Tuesday evening with a social at the Church House. There was a large attendance and a very pleasant time was spent. AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Arrangements are being made to form an Amateur Dramatic Society for Prestatyn The Rev J Kelly is the president Mr T N Hughes, secretary; and Mr T Pennant Williams is treasurer. It is anticipated that there will be an interesting programme arranged. ANNIVERSARY.; The anniversary services in connection with the Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday, when there were large congregations present. Sermons were preached by the Revs J R Jones and Phillip Price. Many Rhylites proceeded to Prestatyn on Monday for the meetings. GIRLS' GUILD. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Herbert Lewis had a semi-private conference with those interested in the formation of a Girls Guild in connection with the Prestatyn Free Cnurch Council. The objects of the guild were explained bv Mrs Lewis who has had considerable experience in the work. NEW LITERARY SOCIETY. On Wednesday at the Rehoboth Schools- room, a meeting of the literary section o the Welsh Free Church Council was held to arrange for a winter's Literary Society. PRESENTATION. On Tuesday at the Royal Victoria Hotel, a farewell dinner was given to Mr Joseph O'Connor, who has taken a public house at Mostyn. Mr Joseph O'Connor was the receipient of an interesting pres- entation. He was for several years mana- ger of the Royal Victoria Hotel, and made himself very popular. POOR RATE MATTERS. According to the last published return I of parochial matters ot Prestatyn, the over- seers paid £1309 in poor rates. The overseers were obliged to find £208 in respect of the late School Board and the County Council required £320. The parish of Meliden paid £368 in the shape of poor rates, £ 13 r being for the County Council. The parish still owes £500 3 iod for the sewerage loan for Prestatyn. FUNERAL. On Saturday, the funeral took place at Meliden of Mr Peter Morris, of Ty Newydd Farm, one of the best known residents in the district and who had filled the office of guardian, overseer and parish councillor. He was over 80 years of age, and was a prominent member of the Calvinistic Methodists.

The fortnightly meeting of the St Asaph Board of Guardians was held on Friday, Mr Edwin Morgan, J.P. (chairman) presided, and there were also present Mrs M Jones. Messrs I Batho, D Trehearn, and S Perks. J.P. (Rhyl); W Conwy Bell and W Morris (Rbuddlan); Miss M 0 Owen Jones and Messrs John Pierce, J Williams, John Roberts, R E Griffiths, W S Roberts, Owen Rees, J F Jones, Hugh Williams, W H Hughes, P C Jones, Edward Williiams, Wm Williams, R Griffiths, George Williams, T Howes Roberts. J D Jones, and J Morris, with the clerk (Mr C Grimsley), and the assistant clerk (Mr Wynne Davies- The Master reported that there were 135 paupers in the House, against 128 at the corresponding period of last year. During the past fortnight 141 vagrants had been relieved, being a decrease of 12 on the number for the same period last year.