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Late Advertisements TO PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. TENDERS' are invited for Painting and J_ Renovating English Baptist Church, Sussex Street, Rhyl. Specifications to be ob- tained from K. McEWEN, Sussex Street, on or after Monday next, the 3rd February. TO BE SOLD by Private Treaty FREEHOLD PROPERTIES of various descriptions situate at the East, West, and South parts of Rhyl. Fcr further particulars apply—MR. T. AMOS JONES, Solicitor, Gladstone Buildings, Rhyl. TO BE lET or SOLD—The prettiest pair of BUNGALOWS in North Wales (only just completed), situate in Sandy Lane, Prestatyn. Facing mountain. All modern conveniences.- Apply, CONCRETE WORKS, on the spot. CI-IURC,li TO BE LET.—4, CHURCH STREET.— J- Superior Dwelling-house, situated in the best position in Rhyl, 2 minutes' walk from Sea and Church three Entertaining Rooms, Seven Bedrooms, and Bathroom. Rent, £ 40.— Apply, VA.UGHAN ifOES, 15, Brighton Road, Rhyl. MONEY. Dear Sir or Madam,— Are you requiring a prompt and private Cash Advance ? Then you cannot do better than write for my terms, etc., free of charge. Loans of JS10 to X500 made on Note of Hand alone. No Bills I of Sale taken. You can rely upon straight forrward dealings, and strict privacy. Distance no object. Write at once to F. W. HUGHES 49, Runcorn Road, Birmingham. Men's Convalescent Home RHYL, NORTH WALES. TENDERS are invited for Painting, &c. T Specification and all particulars obtained by applying to the Superintendent. Tenders to be sent in -,ealed, and endorsed "Tender for Painting," addressed to the Com- mittee not later than 10 a.m. Monday, 3rd February, 1908. THOMAS ROBERTS, Superintendent. January, 1908. up-er tc-i dent. J. Frimston General & Fancy Draper High Street 1s new showing the latest Novelties in WINTER GOODS See Windows.
A COMPREtlENSi iE PROGRAMME
A COMPREtlENSi iE PROGRAMME THE third Session of the present Parliament was opened on Wed- nesday with all the pomp and ceremony that has been observed almost without break since the accession of King Edward to the throne. In the speech which His Majesty read to the distinguished assemblage in the House of Lords on Wednesday, there was outlined a programme of social reforms such as possibly no other Monarch in the world's history has ever presented. After a satisfactory review of the amicable relations existing between this and foreign countries comes a paragraph addressed to the House of Commons alone which states that "In connection with the finan- cial arrangements of the year proposals will be brought forward for making better provision for old age, and legislation with that object will be submitted." Old-age pen- sions, originally dangled out before an expectant electorate as a means of securing the votes of working b <oJ ,men for the Conservative party, has at length, thanks to a Liberal Government, been brought within the range of practical politics. The significance of the allusion to it in the King's Speech is that it will be a House of Commons measure entirely. As it is a question of finance purely and simply, the House of Lords will not be permitted to interfere, the House of Commons being the only body constitutionally qualified to deal with the disposition of the national revenue. Would that all the legis- lative proposals contained in the King's Speech could be placed in a similarly fortunate category. How- ever, it is comforting to think that there is a prospect of securing in the present parliamentary session one great and beneficient reform which will not be marred by the destructive and retrogressive hand of the unrepresentative Chamber. What measure of help the proposed bill will give to the aaed has not yet heen disclosed. Obviously its development and extension must be a gradual process, and the pen- sion that will be doled out will for a time be necessarily limited both in the matter of the amount and the recipients. But the important thing is to make a start, and if the present session is only fruitful in. Ahis one respect it will have done a great and mighty work. What we hope is that the Labour party will not expect too much at the outset that they will be moderate in their demands and realise that the Government has to proceed cau- tiously and within certain rigid limitations in a matter of this kind. But there is projected a further formidable crop of social and edu- cational reform, and premier place is given to a Licensing Bill, Our licensing laws are in a most un- satisfactory position and there is no reform more needed than one which will lessen the appalling amount of ruin caused by the ex- cessive number of public houses, and the temptations they provide for excessive drinking. The local justices throughout the country prior to the Act of 1904 were in almost every town reducing the number of licensed houses to a very appreciable extent. But the Act of 1904 has arrested the rate of progress by practically limiting the number to be reduced to the amount of the compensation fund in hand. A time limit must be an essential feature of the proposed Government measure if it is to be really effective and if this limit is fixed at a fair and reasonable period we believe the bill will have a successful passage to the haven of the Statute Book. The next im- portant measure is one relating to Education. A determined effort is to be made to put an end to the existing controversy in regard to the elementary education of the young. It is lamentable that relig- ious bodies should manifest such an unbending and implacable spirit. The interests of the rising genera- tion should not be made to suffer through the intolerable narrowness j of fanatical denominationalists. The cause of religion itself is suffer- ing through this mischievous sec- tarian intolerance. The question is being asked why do the vast majority of the population, especial- ly the working population, keep themselves religiously outside the Church, and why there is a growing tendency to discard those funda- mental religious principles which have proved such a potent factor in the formation and uplifting of our national character. We believe it is largely due to the disgust that has been engendered by the unscrupulous zeal which denominationalists and dogmatists have employed in assert- ing the rights, if any rights exist of their own particular "ism We should like to see the bible kept in the school, but it would be an untold blessing if the modern priest of every denomination were vigorously excluded from it. This bill is sure to create a long and possibly bitter discussion especially if the ecclesias- tical element is permitied to obtrude itself largely into it. The hope of true Educationists is that the moderate and thoughtful men on both sides will find a solution which will once and for all settle this question, and that is only to be found by making the interest of the child paramount to the arrogant pretensions of the priest An attempt is to be made to further improve the social conditions and surroundings of the masses by regulating the hours of underground labour in coal mines, by amending the Acts relating to the housing of the working classes, and to regulate the laying out of land needed for the development of growing urban centres. The following are the other measures adumbrated in the King's Speech :— To amend the system of valuation of property in England and Wales for the assessment of Imperial and local charges- To improve and extend university education in Irel nd. To amend in various particulars the Land Purchase (Ireland) Act of 1903 especiallly with reference to the compul, sory acquisition of untenanted land in connection with the relief of congestion To establish an authority for the con- trol and improvement of the Port and waterway of London. To consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection of children, and the treatment of juvenile offenders The bills relating to Scottish land and valuation which" were introduced last session but failed to pass into law will be again submitted. We can scarcely wonder at the expression of dismay to which Mr Balfour in his criticism of the Gov- ernment programme on Wednesday evening gave such unctious utter- ance. He may, and his party may, be depended upon to make the task of the Government to carry out the programme as difficult as possible. All of the measures pro- jected may not be passed, but some of the seed sown will fructify, and we have every reason to believe that at the close of the Session we shall be able to reap a rich harvest of social reform.
Family Notices
o DEATH. CRUM'MEY—On the 25th January, at her sister's residence, 58, Demure Road, Alexl andrar PaTk, Manchester, Mary, the widow of the late iM. J. Crummey, of Rhyl, in her 61st year. itbterred at "Southern Cemetery, Man- chester, January 29th.
Notes.
Notes. One is glad to observe that Mr. Summers, the Liberal candid- ate for the Flint Boroughs is pur- suing an active campaign. Every- where he appears to be well received by the electors, for although he is not possessed of that passionate nature which instils en- thusiasm which his audience, such as his Welsh hearers generally desire, yet the electors recognise that his views are sound, practical, and Liberal enough for the most rampant supporter of the Govern- ment. He is moreover a large employer of labour, and his kind- ness and fairness to his men have earned for him a splendid reputation throughout the country. His meet- ings at Rhuddlan and St. Asaph on Wednesday night were enthusi- astic and indicate that he will receive substantial support in those boroughs. 3V "RaTvk. As will be seen by the report in another column the London and Provincial Bank is still forging ahead. Despite the financial panic in America, which naturally has affected our country, the Bank has made a record in itsiprofits, namely, £ 341,045, the increase being over £ 16,000. The current deposit and other accounts also constituted a record, namely, £ 15,064,137, the increase being £ 895,189, and the Bank has had during the year a greater number of new customers than hitherto.
o The Rhyl Lifeboat.
o The Rhyl Lifeboat. Last Year's Work. The annual meeting of the Rhyl branch of the Royal National Lifebo-t Institution was held on vVednesday afternoon at the Town Hall, Capt Wilders presiding. There were also present Messrs J Pierce Lewis (hon sec), H K Osborne, R Sykes, Locke, (of the Coastguard), and Coxswain John Hughes. The accounts presented were as follows Receipts, £ 109 2s 6d Expenditure, Jan 23 expenses ot exercise, £12 15s July 4, do, £ 9 10s Aug 27, do, ^15 15s Nov 6, do, £ 12 us 3d April 4, Coxswain's salary, £ 3 2s 6d June 29, do, ^3 28 bd Sept 1, do, £ Dec 21, £3 2s 6d Oct 29, ex- penses of service re yacht Ruby," £ 22 2s 6d Nov 29, ditto, re unknown vessel, £42 Lifeboat Jonrnals, Zi 6s 2d postages, sundries, etc., £ 8 3s nd total £ 141 1 Is 4d. Audited by Mr C \Vesley Haslam. Cheques to the amount of ,Ciag 2s 6d were received from the parent I Institution. It was announced by the Hon. Secretary that since the balance sheet had been printed the President had sent his usual subscription of five guineas. Votes of condolence were extended to Capt. Stubbs on the loss of his wife, and the family of the late Mr Powell, of Edward Henry Street. A vote of sympathy was also accorded to Capt Stubbs, who is ill. AN EPPENSIVE LAUNCH. Mr H. K. Osborne drew attention to the item of 142 on November 29th. It seemed rather a large amount. The Chairman replied that the largeness of the amount was due to the men having gone out at night, and to it being in the winter time, when double pay was allowed. The service to the Ruby when two men were saved was in the day. The Hen. Sec. said they knew pretty well" the steamer which sent up distress signals, but not actually. There could be no claim upon them, as the Institution's work was purely voluntary, but when a service was rendered the owners of aT vessel sometimes subscribed to the funds of the Institution. It might be that the owners of the vessel in question were subscribers to the funds. The Chairman said that probably they were, but at the same time he thought that the skipper should have had the courtesy to acknowledge the service of the lifeboat. The Hon. Sec. said they had been simil- arly treated before. It will be remembered that the lifeboat went out on the night of the Sunday on which the Palace fire occurred in response to distress signals, but the steamer got off before the lifeboat's arrival, and went away. In response to an inquiry the hon. sec. stated that the yacht "Ruby was still ly- ing in the Voryd where it was detained for "services rendered" by the salvors. The two rescued yachtsmen had not been seen since. Mr H R Hughes was re elected president, Capt Stubbs chairman of Committee, North and South Wales Bank treasurers, and Mr J. Pierce Lewis, hon. sec., while the Com- mittee was re-elected with the exception of the late Mr Powell. 10c
CWM AND WAEN PLOUFHiNG MATCH.
CWM AND WAEN PLOUFHiNG MATCH. The annu.al competitions of the* Cwm and Waen Ploughing Society took place yesterday, 0 at Waen, with the following results Class I—Wheel Ploughs—1, David Davies, Terfyn, Cwm 2, Chas Jones, Vaenol, St Asaph 3, Ed E, Hughes, Waen farm, St Asaph 4, S Jones, Bryn Hen, iCefn, ;St Asaph 5, Jn Evans, Bryn Cnap, Llansannan 6. D Hughes, Hylas, Rhuddlan. Class II—Wheel Ploughs with cast iron sucks -1 Isaac Jones, Abbey, Rhuddlan 2, E Bram. all, .(haycutter) 3, T Edwards, Tre Castell, Dy- serth 4 W G Davies, Waen, St Asaph 5, Tho.s Blythin, Pen y Cein, Newmarket. 'Class III—Open to youths under 21—1, D Jones, Brynglas, Cwm 2, J 0 Jones, Rhydyd- dauddwr. Rhuddlan. Best ridge in first class-1, D Da.vles, Bettws 2nd class-Isaac Jones, Abbey, Rhuddlan 3rd class—D Jones, Brynglas, Cwm. Best in and out—John Evans,Bryn Cnap, Llansannan. Best butt in the field-D navies, Terfyn, Cwm Teams and Turnouts-Class I—1, Henry Denson, Plassau, Cwm 2 David Jones, Bryn. g]as, Cwm; 3, 'Henrv Williams, Bodrhyddan. Hedging and Ditching-ùst Class—1, Hugh Jones, Pen-y-mynydd, Bodfari; 2, Thos Jones, Glasrafon, iRhuallt, St Asaph; 3 Thomas Evans Waen Las, Nanlyn. Hedging and Ditchings—CLassII—1, William Diavies, St Asa oh 3, Tones, 2, D Davies, Penycae, Nantglyn 3, G O Davies-r St Asaph; I Hedeing and Di-tching-Cl-ass III—1, William Griffithhs, Tynypistyll, Byldhau, Denbigh; 2, John Price, Penuch, Caerwys; 3, Ellis Williams Tan y fron, Llansannaa.
RHYL.
RHYL. For all the latest styles in Gents' Outfitting go to HAROLD EDWARDS. 65. HIGH STREET, Rhyl. Speciality Fancy Vests. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH. A social tea was given by Mrs Goodyear, on Thursday evening, in connection with the Wesley Guild. VICTORIA HALL. Animated pictures of an attractive and novel character are being shewn at this hall. On Thursday, there was a special night under the patronage of the R.A.O.B.'s A RHYL VOCALIST AT BUXTON. We notice from the programme that the vocalist at the Buxton Gardens on Saturday last was Mis T. Lees, a native of Rhyl, and well known before her marriage as Miss Gertrude Humphreys, Meliden House, High Street. CONGRATULATING MR. SAffiUEL EVANS. The Literal Club on Thursday night sent the following telegram to Mr Samuel Ev.ns, K.C., M.P., in connection with his appointment as Solicitor General I Khyl Liberals heartily congratulate you upon your appointment. THE REV. S. T. BOSWARD ON THE NEW THEOLOGY. The English Wesleyan Church was crowded on Sunday last, to hear the Rev S T Bosward preach on the •' New Theology." The sermon was remarkably brilliant and convincing, and in our next week's issue we hope to be able to publish tinextenso. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. On Monday night the Literary Society met and listened to an interesting dis- course on the Reformation" by Mr Qoldstraw. -On Tuesday, those who at- tended the Sewing Bee were entertained to tea Hy Mrs Richard Bromley, Anerley, Russell Road. EXHIBITION BILLIARDS AT THE LIBERAL CLUB. On Thursday night, at the Liberal Club, exhibition billiard matches were played between Mr John Wild and Mr Charles Ellis. Two games were played, namely, 150 and 250 up. Mr Wild gave a delight- ful exhibition, effecting some exceedingly fine strokes, and won the first game by 150 to 94, and the second game by 250 to 115 A BALACLAVA HERO. An excellent photograph of Captain Gribbin, who is well-known to all Rhylites, appeared in the Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury" on Monday last. It will be recollectod that the gallant captain formerly served in the nth Hussars, and took part in the celebrated charge of the Light Brigade. Afterwards became adjutant of the 1st Lanes. (Volunteer) Light Horse, which are now disbanded. He holds the Crimean, Turkish, and French Medals. INTERESTING SERIES OF PICTURE POST CARDS. The publication of post cards illustrating this district is by no means monopolised by the great publishing houses. Indeed some of the best representations of Rhyl and its beautiful surrounding are the work of local producers and this is the natural result of the superior knowledge of the locality, and the aspect of subjects under different weather and time conditions, which a resi- dent necessarily possesses. We have received from Mr Ral. Pickard, of this town, speci- mens of some recently pubished real photo- graph post cards. They include three views shewing the different banks in Rhyl the buildings of which the town may certainly be proud. The North and South Wales Bank Building practically occupies the whole view. The London and Provin- cial Bank is shown on the right of a view looking down High Street and Parr's Bank is shown on the right of a view looking up Queen Street. The cards are of that rich brown colour for which Mr Pickard's work is well known; and are daylight printed, gold toned photographs of much greater permanence than the mechanically produced bromide photo- graphic cards. Among other recently issued views are Highfield Park and St Asaph Street- Mr Pickard is also issuing in post card form a photographic reproduction of the architect's sketch of the projected pavilion and gardens (the same that we gave as a supplement with our issue of 21st December last). We assume all our readers are interested in the progress of Rhyl, and they will certainly be spreading the news of Rhyl's advance and ot one of its coming advantages if they will send away this postcard whenever opportunity may serve. All of these photograph cards may be obtained of any stationer or post card seller jyOr wholesale only of Mr Rae Pickard. MOTHERS' UNION On Thursday night, under the auspices ol this Union, a lecture was given at the Church House. The lecture, which was illustrated, was upon the Mothers' Union in Great Britain. CHRISTIAN MISSION. Under the auspices of the Rhyl Christian Mission, special meetings were held at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel oh Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and to-day (Friday). The speakers were the Rev D S Jones (Bridgend), the Rev M C Evans, and Mr Sam Jenkins (Llanelly), the well-known singing evangelist. P.S.E. Last Saturday, the chairman wis Mr Richard Hanlon. The following contributed to the programme:—Misses G Smalley, G Edwards, Polly Davies, Bertha Hewitt, Olwen Jones, L Bathgate, E Roberts, and Messrs H Fredrick- son, J Bamford, and Master C I Bray. GAS STATISTICS. According to the returns issued by The Gas World Year Book," Rhyl has 1,343 consumers, and 977 slot meters are in use. The gas is 3s 6d per 1,000 feet—and there are but five towns in North 'Wales with a lower price. In some cases the price is as high as 6s 3d. R.A.O.B. On Wednesday evening in last week, at the, Clwydian Lodge of the R.A.O.B., at the Im- perial Hotel, an interesting presentation took place. Primo Beech presided, and he presen- ted to two newly-raised members of the Order Primo Jewels on their attaining to the Second Degree. The recipients were Bros. G Nutter [who has left Rhyl and taken a house at Whit- church) and J D Polkinghorne. Ia making the presentation Primo !Beech congratulated the newly-raised Primos on their having passed the necessary examination by the Certifying Council in such an able manner, and pointed out that it was a far more difficult matter to-day to be raised to the degree of Primo than was > formerly the case. He was pleased to see two of the younger members of th Order receiving their jewels, and hopei-.thtt it would stimulate others to attain to the same rank. They re- gretted the departure of Primo Nutter from Rhyl, and hoped that he would do well in his new home. The Lodge had in a marked man. rer shown their appreciation of .the services of Primo .Nutter as a host, and trusted that in his new sphere he would do something to extend the Order. Primo Polkinghorne was then handed his jewel, and suitably responded, and in the absence of Primo Nutter the jewel was handed to Primo Roberts on his ibehalf, with the request that he would in the name of the Lodge convey to him their -best wishes for his future welfare. Notice was given of a motion to hold the Lodge on Mondays in future instead of on Wednesdays. ENGLISH BAPTIST SOCIAL. A social evening was given by Mrs Walton, of the Marlborough, to the members of the English Baptist Church on Thursday evening. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated, and there was a very large company present. Songs were rendered by the Rev G E Johnston, Miss Louie Amos, Miss Bella iMcEwen, Mr John Asher's party, and Mr R Hanlon, whilst Miss Mabel Hughes accompanied in customary de- lightful style. In a hat-trimming competition tor gentlemen, Mr Robert Jones won the first prize, Mr Henry Cooper the second, and Mr C Simon the third. In a reading competition, Miss Vaughan {West Parade) won the ladies' first prize, and Mr Gertrude Owen the second. Mr Garson Allen carried off the first gentle- men's prize, and Mr Robinson (Sussex Street) the second. Thursday being Mrs Walton's y 11 birth, hearty birthday 'greetings and a vote of thanks were accorded her, on the motion 01 Mr K McEwen, seconded by Mr Slinn. A colleotion in aid of the church funds realised Lil. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. Johnston Simpson Greenhalgh, (separate estate), Queen Street, Rhyl, and Denbigh, Llanrwst, and Ruthin, cycle and motor dealer ^trading with Chas Connab as Chas Connah ana Co),: 6d in the £ '(third and final), Feb. 6; 26 Corporation 'Street, 'Birmingham. AN ANNUAL EVENT. Last (Thursday) night was the date fixed for the annual ball in connection with the Denbigh Hussars Imperial Yeomanry, and a goodly com- pany assembled at (Lhe iHeiadquarter's Drill Hall, (iDenbigh) which was prettily decorated by the gallant Yeomen for the occasion. Many from Rhvl, Rhuddlan and Prestatyn journeyed over and returned thoroughly satisfied. §o'§
Rhuddlan Parish Council.
Rhuddlan Parish Council. The monthly Parish Council meeting was held at the National School, on Tuesday evening last. There were present: Messrs William Jones (chairman), Robert Evans, H Edwards, Joseph Roberts, R C Enyon, R Owen, H Barnett, W Conwy Bell, and Llew Lloyd, with the Clerk (Mr Jas Kilner). COST OF A FOOTPATH IMPROVEMENT. Mr Joseph Roberts complained that some of the members appointed to act in regard to the improvement of the footpath through the fields from Rhuddlan to Bodelwyddan were conspicu- ous by their absence from the committee meet- ing. He had been deserted in a rather cowara- ly manner (laughter.) The Chairman, having elicited the names of those present at the committee meeting, sairl ;A-li- Roberts might console himself with the thought that the four best men in the parish were there (hear, hear, and laughter). Mr Barnett described 'the action of the com. mittee in spending money on a diverted footpath as illegal. Mr Enyon reported what had been done as a result of the committee's investigations, and added that a very good job had 'been made of 'the work. The Clerk said that Mr E R Beech (who was unable to attend the meeting) had also reported that the work had been very well done. The account of 'Messrs Hughes Bros for the work done—the erection of 'two new stiles and -tl-le laying of four sleepers-was passed for pay. ment, the amount being 23s. GAS FOR RHUDDLAN. Considerabletime was taken up with the con- sideraton- of correspondence relative- to the application of the Rhyl Urban District Council for a provisional order enabling them to extend their gas mains to the parish of Rhuddlan m order to supply gas to Epworth 'College, and also giving them further borrowing powers in regard to the gas undertaking generally. The Chairman—It is the former question— the extension of the mains into this parish— that is the bone of contention here. It was further stated that a Local Government Board enquiry would be held at Rhyl next Wednesday by Mr F J Willis, barrister-at-law, in regard Ita the application. There was also a letter expresing ignorance of any statutory powers under which the Parish Council could supply gas for private lighting. The St Asaph Flint) Rural District Council suggested .the alipointmen of delegates to a conference to be held at Rhuddlan to-day (Fri- day) with a view to an amicable arrangement being arrived at with the Rhyl Council. The position of affairs was fully explained by "Mr Bell. who pointed out the importance of Rhuddlan's interests as a parish being jealously safeguarded. All the other members present took part in the ensuing discussion, and agreed with Mr Bell that the Rhyl Council's effort to get in what they termed the thin end of the wedge required very careful watching. Eventually, on 'the motion 01 Mr Bell, secon- ded by Mr Barnett, it was unanimously resolved to adhere -co the previous decision of the Coun- cil to strongly oppose the application unless a satisfactory arrangement was forthcoming from the Rhyl 'Council U in regard to the interests of RhuddLan generally It was also decided that the whole of the Council attend the conference to be held to-day (Friday) and to appeal to the Rural District Council to back up the fore- going resolution. THE ISOLATION HOSPITAL QUESTION. 'Mr Bell explained that the Rural District Council had decided to negotiate with the Board of Guardians for a site on a. vacant piece of land belonging to the Union at St Asaph for the proposed isolation hospital for the St Asaph (Flint) rural district. If the site in question could be secured, they would be within 150 yards of sewerage, water, and telephone facili- ties; and the cost of the building, they had been told, should not exceed JMOO, which would ,be a very small matter for the whole district, especially if they were able to obtain a 30 years' loan. Failing an agreement with the Guard- ians, it had been suggested 'that the Bodelwydd- an estate should 'be approached for m adjoin- ing site. A hospital had become an imperative necessity in the interests of the district at large. The Chairman quite agreed with Mr Bell that if either of the sites were secured, the hospital would be the right thing in the right place. Questions were raised as to the etaffiing of the hospital, and Mr Bell said the Rural Dis- trict Council had been as-ured that a nursing staff could be secured within two or three hours of the hospital being required, and therefore it would not be necessary to have -he hospital staffed or to spend money on it in any other way when there were no patients there. At present the engagement of nurses in different parts of the district was running- away with a good deal of tthe ratepayers' money. Mr Enyon and .Mr (Lloyd agreed 'hat in the light of recent events in the district it would 'be much more economical in the end to have a hospital. i
Rhyl Petty Sessions.
Rhyl Petty Sessions. TUESDAvBefore Messrs R C Enyon (in the chair) and J H Ellis. WITHDRAWN. Charles Henry Batchford, 60, Victoria Rd, was summoned by Mary Batchfoid, of the same address for assault and battery on the 15th inst. Inspector Pearson said that the defendant I called at the Police Station the previous night and said complainant wished to withdraw the case. The Inspector, how- ever, told defendant that complainant must come and tell the Bench herself. The complainant did not appear, and the case was struck out. LICENSING THE CENTRAL HALL. Mr Lewis Jones applied on behalf of Mr Cheetham for a license for music, dancing, and public entertainments at the Central Hall. The application had been adjourned to enable the Justices to visit the place. Mr Lewis Jones said that several altera- tions which had been recommended by the Justices had been carried out. The alterations included the placing of fire- guards around the stoves, and the removal of certain seats to enable easier exit for the audience. It had been suggested that four rows of seats should be removed to make an easier exit on every side of the hall. Mr Cheetham, however, thought this could be improved upon by turning the benches to face the stage, which would allow an exit from every row of seats. Mr Gamlin (the Justices' Clerk) had visited the hall, and had said that the justices' recommendations had been complied with. Mr Gamlin said that everything seemed to be perfectly satisfactory. The fire- guards were not yet fixed, but Mr Cheet- ham assured him that they had been ordered. He proposed that certain other conditions be imposed on Mr Cheetham, including the proviso that the place be only opened on Sundays for sacred music and singing. Mr Lewis Jones willingly accepted the extra conditions. Mr Ellis remarked that the passage leading to the hall was rather a narrow one—2ft 6in. Mr Lewis Jones said that that was only the entrance in Market Street. There were exits on the other side. Mr Gamlin: Yes, there is a very good exit. Mr Lewis Jones Lighted by electricity. Mr Ellis But are not the steps steep ? Mr Gamlin: No. Inspector Pearson said that he attended the hall one night when it was full, and at the conclusion the whole audience dispers- ed in three minutes. He was quite satis- fied with the arrangements. ) The Chairman It is very important in view of a recent calamity. Mr Lewis Jones pointed out that Mr Cheetham had given 1500 performances and nothing had gone wrong yet. The license was granted. 0
St. Asaph.
St. Asaph. DEBATING SOCIETY SOCIAL. On Thursday evening last a most enjoy- able social gathering took place at the C.M. Chapel Schoolroom, in connection with the Debating Society. v Tea and coffee were served at 6 30 and a mcst tempting spread was laid out by the good ladies in charge, the tables being waited upon by the young men. Promptly at eight o'clock the Rev Jonathan Jones took the chair at an im- promptu concert, when several competitions and games took place, and a happy time was spent by the 160 or 170 present, the hope being freely expressed that another such meeting should be arranged at an early date. The room had been beautifully decorated with bunting, evergreens, and plants, kindly lent by many ladies, the room being transformed into a veritable drawing room. Many thanks are due to Mr J P Jones for kindly lending the piano. After the usual votes of thanks to every- body," a very enjoyable gathering was closed with the singing of u Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The accompanist was Miss Lloyd, Arsyllfa. « ol
DO WE MISUSE SUNDAY ?
[We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspon den ts.-F.D.] DO WE MISUSE SUNDAY ? To the L-ditor of the RECORD AND AJDVERTISKSL. slir,-In your contemporary, the "Journl," for Last week, there was a letter on the above subject. In view of the fact that during the coming session bills dealing with this very important matter will be brought in both Houses of Parliament, I would respectfully ask you to kindly publish this reply. There can be no doubt about Sunday being misused." The first great "misuse" is call- ing it "the Sabbath; the second, '-he setting it apart as such; the third, the endeavour to compel others to observe it, for all of which there Is no Scripture authority. The lateMr ) W E Gladstone, writing "upon this subject in the "Church Monthly," said: "The seventh day d- i the week has been deposed from its title to obligatory religious observance, and its prerogative has been carried over to the first, under no direct precept of Scripture.' Canon Eyton says: "There is no word, no hint, in <the New Testament about abstaining from work on Sunday." No commandment of God bids us do this or not do that on Sunday; we are absolutely free as far as His law goes. Constantine's decree A.D. 321 was the first public step in establishing the first day of the week as a day on which there should be no secular rest as well as religious worship. Into the rest of Sunday no Divine law enters." Dr Hoylyn, in his history of "the Sabbath," says: "The first who ever calls the Lord's Day (?) (Sunday) by the name of Christian Sabbath is one Peter Alfonsus, beginning of 12th century. If Sunday were the Sabbath, lr J Fawcett" would 'be wrong in his application as to how it should be spent. In Isaiah lviii, 13, we read: If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day and call the 'Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways cnor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words," etc. It is then as "Mr J Fawcett" says: *'Every- one who seriously considers the matter is aware that a change in our present methods of keeping the S-abbath (which is from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, and not Sunday) is essential. This reform must and will begin not with the churches, but the individual."— Yours faithfully, J. T. SxfiTH, l 'A Sabbath {not Sunday) keeping Christian. Drakelow, Prestatyn, January 27th, 1908,
- iPrestatyn.
i Prestatyn. LOCAL APPOINTMENT. The Holywell County School Governors on Saturday appointed Miss Storrar, of Prestatyn, to give cookery lessons-at- the school on Friday afternoons. BETHEL MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. This society met on Tueeiky night, when the Rev Mostyn Jones presided. Mr Wm. Pickering read a paper on Paul, an# Mr J H Williams on Moses. Messrs ?éter Ellis, Thos. Williams and Lewis Williams also spoke. THE SURVEYOR AS LECTURER. Mr C C Roberts, the genial Council Surveyor, delivered his lecture on Nap- oleon the Great," on Monday, at Colwyn Bay, to an interested and appreciative audience. TEMPERANCE MEETING. A temperance meeting was held in tbe- Bethel Chapel on Sunday night, under the auspices of the Free Church Counou. Among the speakers were the Rev W- Oo Evans, and the Rev W Pritchard. Miss Dorothy Roberts rendered an appropriate solo. I LECTURE ON RAILWAYS. An interesting lecture was delivered on Railways, past and present," by Mr GO Williams, on Thursday night, at the Welsh Congregational Church. THE GILCHRIST LECTURES- The second of the series of these lectures took place at the Town Hall on Wednesday night, Councillor T J Scott, J.P/presidtng. The attendance was remarkably good. The lecturerwas the Rev W H Daalinger, D .Sc. F.R.S., etc., and his sabject Spidars." He dealt exhaustively and lucidly with the doings and habits of the inserestiog. little insect, and the audience took the keenest interest in the lecture. — §0§^
Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan THE PARISH CHURCH; Services next Sunday:—8 a.m- Communion; 10 a.m., Welsh; 11 RMiw English; 6 p.m I Welsh. THE LATE DR. HOLT. The practice of the late Dr Holt has been taken over by Dr Gi.dlestone Edwatdij who commences his duties at once. WEDDING. On Tuesday last, at the Baptist • Chapel, by the Rev B Evans, in the presence of the Registrar Mr B C Williams, Abeagele, Mr H R Hughes, Gover Farm, Abergole, was married to Miss S E Morris, laan- nefydd. A BIGAMY CASE. At Mold on Monday, Henry Dickinson Webb, otherwise Alfred Brereton Webb, was charged with bigamy. Mr J B Mars- ton, who appeared for the prosecution* stated tnat the accused bad been living in the Buckley neighbourhood for about r8. months. On the 31st December )ast he married Sarah Elizabeth Taffe, daughter of P.C. Taffe, stationed at Alltami. It was now alleged that he already had a wife and four children at Halesowen, in Worcester shire, where a warrant was out agains him for desertion. The case was adjourned until Friday next. CONSERVATIVE CLUB ANNUAL, MEETING. The annual meeting of the Conservative Club was held on Monday night, Mr R C Enyon, J.P., presiding. The accounts showed a balance of £ i i in hand, which was considered most satisfactory. All the officers were re-elected. Messrs Oldfield, and R J Jones resigned from the com- mittee, and their places were taken by Messrs. James Devey and Albert Bennett. Mr Tilby had promised to address the meeting, but was prevented by au, attack of influenza. LECTURE. On Friday, January 24th..at the- school- room, the Rev D Morgan, of Ptmtardulais, South Wales, gave his famous, lecture entitled From the Cradle to the Cross," the vicar (Rev T W Vaughan) presiding. There was a large and appreciative aud- ience. The lecture was wholly in Welsh, and was a descriptive and humorous ac- count of the Rev gentleman's visit to Palestine, and his impressions. of that land and its people. In overflowing eloquence he pictured the chief events.in the Saviour's life from His birth to His crucifixion, and so overwhelmingly pathetic were his words at times that his hearers were moved to tears. Undoubtedly lectures of this kind must result in much good and should be general. On the motion of the Rev D Jones, seconded by the Rev B Evans, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer. And on the motion of the lecturer, seconded by Mr Arthur Row- lands, and supported by Mr Thomas Hughes, a like compliment was passed to the chairman. 050
Flint Boroughs Candidature
Flint Boroughs Candidature Mr, A. Elias on his Programme. On Friday evening at Liverpool, Mr Alfred Elias, the prospective Welsh Nation- alist candidate for Flint Boroughs, delivered an address on An Independent Welsh Party in Parliament." In the course of his remarks he said he did not desire to divide the present Liberal Party in Wales, but rather to infuse new life into it. The Welsh representatives must seek to unite their aims and objects in Parliament;: they must pledge themselves to fight shoalder to shoulder for Wales. He quoted the ex- ample of the Labour party in the House of Commons. In their unity lay their strength. They had secured for ohemselves by this unity many advantages which would not otherwise have accrued. He saw in Irish Nationalism a glowing example of what was needed in Wales. If Welsh- men were to secure disestablishment of the Church in Wales they must have unity of aim and object in their Parliamentary representition. They must assert their nationality they were apt a. conquered nation. Young Wales was awake to its needs, and the near future would show that Young Wales would be in a position to demand her rights. They would not be satisfied with Royal Commissions, which brought no permanent benefits to their country. Referring to his candidature in Flintshire, he said he had been accused of desiring to wreck the prospects of the Liberal candidate. Such was not his desire. He simply wished to inspire Welshmen TEtth a spirit of nationality to rouse them from the lethargy ioN which they had fellen, and help to secure for them some of those advantag^ whi^h had hithertt 3,$aied them. ) J