Rhyl Record and Advertiser

ANNIVERSARY OF THE WELSH BAPTISTS. SPEECH OF MR SAMUEL SMITH, M.P. The Welsh Baptists celebrated their anni- versary with the customary tea meeting and concert at the Town Hall on Thursday. The tea in the afternoon, both in regard to its quality and the number of those who partook of it, was quite as successful as any previous meetings the Baptists have held, and they can count in their annals, some highly successfal gatherings of this description. The tables were conveniently arranged and tastefully decorated with floral plants and other embellishments. They were presided over by Mrs Lloyd, Crescent Road ;Mrs Edwards, Voryd; Mrs Jones, Aquarium Street; Mrs Edwards, do; Mrs Davits, 72, West Parade Mrs Morris, 43, West Parade; Mrs Price, do; Miss Trehearn, East Parade; Miss Lewis, do Mrs L. Jones, Wellington Road Mrs Davies, 54, Wellington Road; Mrs Griffiths, 16, Abbey Street; Mrs Parry, Abbey Street; Mrs Owen, Russell Rod; Miss Davies, 13, Queen Street; Mrs Roberts, 15, Windsor Street; Mrs Evans, 31, Princes Street; Mrs Hanaby, 37, Priccos St.; assisted by Misses Davies, Wellington Road Miss Bellis, Clwyd Street; Miss Griffiths, Water Street; Miss Evans, Rhuddlan Miss Evans, 31, Princes Street; Miss Roberts, 15, Windsor Street; Miss Harrison, Miss Lloyd, Miss Williams, Miss Parry, Bedford Street Miss Jenkins. Miss Williams, Miss Jones, R. T. Prise, L Price, A..Tunes, P Williams, W. R. Parry, D. Jones, W. Condon, R. A. Roberts, T. J. Griffiths, D. Owen, W. T. Trehearn, W. Daries, R. Evans. The mau- agers were, Mrs Davies, 50, West Parade; Mrs Jones, 22, Abbey Street; assisted by Mrs Davies, and Mis Williams. In the evening a miscellaneous concert was held at the Tow Hail, under the presi- dency of. Air Samuel Smith M.P., There was a crowde(I riudience, and Mr Smith—who was accompanied y Mrs Smith—received ao enthusiastic reception on tckmg the chair. Sapporting the Chairman on the platform were the Revs T. Shit;kl,.trid, Rbyl R. Roberts, Abergele Mr S. P. Eriwards, Rhyl. After a cleve-ly executed pianoforte solo by Miss Williams of Carnarvon, the Chairman who was received with loud applause said he had often had the pleasure of addressing his constituents in that beautiful hall, but he had seldom ever SAer so Llre a meeting, ra this hall as he saw before him that night. Now he should like to say that this proved not exactly that the Welsh people were more fond of music than of politics, for that would be going a little too far. But it did ptove that music had a great attraotion for the people of Wales; and that was a very good thing because the musical tastes of the people of Wales had done very much to refine their manners and character (applause). Be only wished that every put of the British Isle" were as fond of music, and as capable of judgiog g od music as the people of Wales were (t-pplanse). He had lio donbt they should have that evening some very beautiful siugiug, and he was not going to anticipate their enjoyment by making any lengthy remarks hsmse f. But he might be allowed on this occasion to welcome his friend, Mr Sbankland, the pastor of the Baptist Church whose anniversary they were celebrating that night, to the towo of RbrJ. He had had the pleasure of meeting him eeveral times at Mold. He was well aware of the good work he had carried on there, and he might bespeak for him the good wishes of the people of Rhyl; and he trusted and believed that he would be a valuable acquisi- tion to the ranks of the Nonconformists of the town (applause). They had in Rhyl almost every kind of church represented; almost every kmd of ecclesiastical denomina- tion was to be found in this town. Some- time!, they knew, in the heat of political foritest, they were compelled to say things that aeemed a little hard. He himself was a strong Nonconformist-a -strong believer in OPirituail freedom and voluntary effort (ap- J plaoge). He believed that far more whole- some fruits were reaped in religions work by the free-will offerings of spiritual people than by the aid of State establishment (loud I fPPlauae). And sometimes they were obliged ID their political contests to express their feelings pretty strongly, and it was right that they should do so; and pofcsibly, in doing thifr, they might sometimes tread upon the toes of persons whom they loved and esteemed. Bat at a meeting of that kind-probably representative of every form of Church life that was to be found in Rhyl-one might ais-j express the feeling that their hearts were beating in full sympathy with all those who were walking in the steps of our common Master (applanse). They could love, esteem, and honour gcod men in every Christian denomination. It had been his fortune to know and to love and esteem many men belonging to the Church of England; and he hoped he might always remain on terms of perfect friendshtp with such men (cheers). And yet if it were necessary—as it was necessary from time to time-to assert their priaciples, they should do so without flinch- ing, and say what they believed to be true in a spirit of brotherly love, and wiihout hurting the feelings of their fellow-Cbristiane. He hope d that would be the spirit which would always possess all branches of the Christian Cta rch in Rhyl. Although they might have to occasionally fight their battles—and it was right they should do so, for it was right that they should testify to the truth that was .within—yet at the same time it was important to do it in an spirit of love Let them speslk the truth in love (hear, hear). He thought they might often times meet on a common platform aud let the world under. stand that there were deeper bonds that united them'together as fellow christians than any differences of opinion that s- parated them (applause). He dared say that on that occasion they might have in their ranks re- presentatives of every religious body in Rhyl; aud he hoped they might be enabled that night to meet together in fraternai amity and that they would have a pleasant rr eeting. (applause). It jaat occuried to him to say that Mr ShaDkland would like them to know -that if any of them were burdened with too much of this worlds goods, there was still a little debt of C,450 which he should like to see wiped off, and be expected to wipe it off in twelve months from now (applause). Since he (Mr Smith) had had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Wales, he had found that a great part of the life of most of the churches and chapels, consisted of wiping off debts, and when the debts wiped off, the opportunity was presented of creating new debt, so as to give the people the pleasure of again going through the process of wiping off the debt. It was wonderful the success that attended many of the efforts to wipe off the debts on Welsh Churches. His friend Mr Shankland, gave to the people of Rhyl, the opportunity and privilege of paying this debt of X450, and he hoped they would avail themselves of it (applause). The programme was then proceeded with, Mr D. J. Davies gave an acceptable rendering of The little hero" being followed by Miss Bessie Jones, who sang very sweetly the song Is this all." Mr R. Bromley's singing of At Anchor was well received. Mr T. W. Hughes in his excellent rendering of Mona showed himself to be possessed of a tenor voice of much merit, and ha was* demoostra- tiveiy applauded. Mrs D. J. Davies* delightful singing of Sullivan's beautiful composition CI Beloved Again'' secured for her a pro- nounced encore and she responded with Gyda'r Wawr." Next came the daett by Mr and Mrs D. J. Davies, "The Singing Lesson which was warmly encored. After Miss Maggie Jones had sung in a highly satisfactory manner the pretty Welsh song Y Gwcw ar y Fedwen the first part of the programme was brought to a close. Daring the interval Mr 3. Perks proposed, and Mr P. Mostyn Williams seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the artiiites for their gratuitous' services, and it was carried with acclamation. On the motion of the Rev T. Roberts, seconded by Mr S. P. Edwards, a similar compliment was paid to the tea makers. The second part of the programme wes proceeded with as follows:—Pianoforte Solo, Miss Ada Williams; Song, 11 Gwlad v Delyn," Mr D. J. Davies; Duet, "Down the Sunlight Stream," Mr T. W. Hughes, and Mrs D. J. Davies; Song, In the Cloisters," Miss Bessie Jones Song, Gwraig y Morwr," Mrs D. J. Davi- s; Song, Once Again," Mr T. W. Hughes; Song, Pa le mae'r Amen," Miss Maggie Jones, Soag1, Mr T. E. Hughes. At the close the Rev T. Shankland proposed and Mr W. Elwy Williamt3 seconded in fel eit OU3 terms, a vote of thanks to Mr S Smith, M.P. for presiding. This was put to the meeting and carried with acclamation. Mr Smith in responding, siid there was one remark in Mr Shar.kland's speech that pleased him vdry much, viz: that be pleased his constituents of every shtide of po itics. That is what he desired to do. Of course, on matters ot a purely political character, a parliamentary representative could not pleise all sections of his constituents and in regard to thuBo he must represent the predominant party in the constituency. But there were a gteat number of other questions in regard to which hb could give satisfaction to his co stituents of all shades of political opinions and he hoped, and ventured to believe that he had done that. (Loud applause.) The proceedings were then brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. RHYL COMMISSIONERS AND THE WATER WOBKS DIRECTORS.—A deputation enneistins* ot the General Purposes Committee of the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners, waited upon ihe Directors of the Rhyl Waaer Works Company, at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. The Chairman, Mr R. J. Sisson, expressed his pleasure at meeting the deputation, and Said he hoped that the conference would lead to an amicable arrangement. We understand that the: eault of the interview was that the Water Work Company expressed their willingness to sell, and the Commissioners their willingness to buy the Water Works on fair and equitaole terms. It was suggested thjt the Commissioners should employ an engineer to guide them as to. the value of the Works. Then, when they were in a position to name a price that the Directors should meet and submit the price to their own en- gineer and a meeting between the two parties would be afterwards arranged. In the event of a settlement the Commissioners* bill would be promoted and the Company's bill withdrawn. THR ORGAN RECITALS AT THB PIE. PAVILION .-N otwithstanding the inc'emency of the night a fairly large audience was attracted to the Pier Pavilion on Sunday evening, when Mr Bryan Warhurst gave a recital of sacred music on the magnifio ent new organ. Mr Warhurst proved himself to an efficient organist, and rendered the various numbers in a highiy satisfactory manner. In the coarse of the evening, Miss Jennie Evans, sang with much taste and sweetness, The Lost Chord and the Welsh hymn u 0 fryniau Caersalem." lrhuOG AND THB LORD MAYOR OF LON- DON.—Describing the Lord Mayor's Show, the London Correspondent of the Western Mail" makes a kindly reference to our townsman, the royal and loyal poet" Mwrog." Mr Roberts expressed his regards for the new Lord Mayor in a few but very appropriate impromptu lines.

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. QUARTERLY MEETING. The quarterly meeting of the Flintshire County Council was held at the Town Hall, Mold, on Wednesday. Th3re were preeent,-Alderman J Herbert Lewis (Chairman), Councillor S. Perks (Vice-chairman), Aldermen Dr Easterby, Join Williams, Peter Jones, Alun Lloyd, J. Reney, R. Howard, J. Hall, Dr Edwards, W. Johnson, W. Davies, and T. Parry, Mold Councillors, R. G. Griffiths, W. Bell, H. A. Cope, Colonel Roper, J. Scott Bankes, E. Peel. Goodman Ellis, J. Carter, 'E. Wheldon, Williams, (Tryddyn), R. Jones, I J. L. Muspratt, Whar urton Lee, H. Sparrow, T. Hughes, T. H. G. Puleston, Lord Mostyn, T. Darbishire, R. Podmore, J. Roberts, (Saltney), Captu Conwy, T. Lloyd Ellis, J. Davies, (Buckley), P. Mostyn Williams, William Williams, (Rhyl), J. Lloyd Price, G. A. Parry, P. P. Pennant, T. W. Hashes, C. Davidson, jE. J. Edwards, J. Evans, R. J. Jones, ^agilltj, S. Davies, (do), J. Sohofield, with the officials of the Council. CONGRATULATIRA THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON. The Climvmn, ':1id that since the last meeting he ha I received a letter from Mr Gladstone with reference to the resolution of the Council, sympath- ising1 with the family of the late Mr W. H. Glad- stone. The letter having arrived some ten weeks before the Council meeting, it had been published in the newspapers. Since the last meeting of the Council a very interesting event to Welshmen had taken place in London A Welshman had been elected for the first time for many years, Lord Mayor of the Metropolis. He thought it would be a, graceful act on the part of that Council to pass a resolution congratulating him upon his accession to that high and important office. Not only was the Lord Mayor a Welohman, but a Nationalist who was proud of his nationality, as was evinced at the Lord Mayor's Show. Although the wet weather spoilt the procession to some extent, and prevented Londoners appreciating as much as they otherwise would have done the emblematic character of the procession, still they felt proud that he had given Wales such a prominent place on the first day of his mayorality. (Applause.) Perhaps they might J also congratulate the Mayor of Flint, who was a member of the Council, upon his election as Mayor of the oldest borough in the County, and also the Deputy-Mayor, who was also a member of the Council. Mr Muspratt was there personally to receive their congratulations, and therfore it was ) unnecebsary to move a formal resolution. With regard to the Lord Mayor of London he proposed that the warmest congratulations of that Council be tendered him. (Applause.) Councillor J. L. Muspratt, said that he w ould be very glad as Mayor of Flint, to second that rtsolu- tiou. He felt sure that they were all glad that a I Welshman had been elected to such a position, and he ventured to hope that they would have the pleasure of seeing the Lord MAyor in Flintshire in the course of the present year. (Applause). The resolution was put to the meeting and un. animously carried. THE EHUDDLAN OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE STONE. At a meeting of the Main Roads Committee, the Surveyor reported that the weather had not been at all suitable for carrying out the order of the com- mittee, and that the man who had undertaken the work had not commenced operations. It was resolved that a thorough report be prepared by the Surveyor, shewing all existing fingsr-posts and mile stones in the County, specifying the stones that require re-cutting, and what new stones are required, and the positions of proposed new finger- posts. Alderman Alun Lloyd said that at the gable end of the houses in Parliament Street, Rbuddlan, there was a stone upon which were certain letters in- dicating that that was the site on which Edward I held his first Welsh Parliament The letters were a little obliterated, and he would be glad if the Council would instruct the Surveyor to include in his report on the mile-stoues and finger-posts, a report as to the condition of the letters on these stones Captain Couwy, who was the owner, had signified his consent to these letters being re- punted. This was a very interesting matter to all persons interested in the antiquities of Wales. Councillor Capt. CJDWY said he had no objection to the letters being re-cut or re-painted if the Council desired that this should be done. On the motion of Alderman Lloyd, the Surveyor was instructed to report upon the condition of the letters on this stone. FLINT BRIDGE. The Surveyor laid before a iueottng of tl. Main Roads and Bridges Committee two tenders he had received for executing the proposed work at this bridge according to specifications, viz., Mr John Lloyd, Flint, 1116 10s.; Mr Alfred B. Lloyd, Flint, L 176. Resolved that neither of these tenders be accepted, but that the whole subject be remitted to the Council for further consideration. SgOn the motion of Councillor Wm. Williams,' it was unanimously decided to approve of the prin- ciple of erecting new bridge. Councillor T. Hughes then moved that the matter be referred to the Main Roads Committee with instructions to obtain specifications and tenders by the next Council meeting.—This was agreed to. ROAD SCRAPINGS. Councillor T. Hughes (Greenfield) complained that farmers did not, as in previous times, carry the road sorapings. He proposed that no one be allowed to have the scrapings without the consent of the Council. Councillor Colonel Roper seconded. It w'is decided to leave the matter to the dis- cretion of the Roads Committee. THE PROPOSED BBIDGIC AT QUEERS FERRY. At a meeting of the representatives of the Cheshire County Council, the Dee Conservancy Works Committee, and the Flintshire County Council, in conference with respect to the proposed bridge at Queen's Ferry, Mr H. C. Taylor, C.E., submitted plans and a model of the proposed bridge, and answered enquiries and gave explanations. After a long discussion, it was resolved that a committee of nine be appointed to consider the details of a scheme and report to a future meeting of this conference; also that the Cheshire County Council be asked to co-operate, and for that purpose to appoint three members upon the above-mentioned committee. The following were nomiuated to represent the Flintshire Council :-Messrs J. H. Lewis, J. Scott Bankes, G. A. Parry. Councillor W. Williams, said he should like to ask how they stood in regard to this matter. He should like to be informed as to the character and the extent of their interest in this ferry. He had been very much alarmed through being informed bv a certain member of the Council, that the River Dee Conservators, did not think much of their ob- ligation to maintain the ferry, and were inclined to disclaim any serious responsibility. The Council was now asked to join in the construction of a new bridge over the ferry, in order to reHeve the board of their responsibility. He was told that the esti- mated cost of the new bridge wa« from £ 13,000 to S14,000, but they would find that the ultimate cost would not ba much under £ 20,000, as they found that the original estimate of works of this kind, were invariably exceded by the amountjof one half. They were he understood, asked to contribute towards this cost, and certain gentlemen had been named to represent the Council in the carrying out of the matter. But before they proceeded any further he wished to be informed as to what their exact position was. He understood that the Dee Conservancy Board were liable to maintain the ferry at a cost of X300 a year, and he thought that the Conservancy Board's contribution should be based on the extent of their present obligation. The Clerk (Mr Kelly) said the question was what sort of ferry the Dee Conservancy Board were bound to maintain at Queensferry. Before that could be answered it was necessary to consider the origin of the ferry. Some 150 or 200 years ago all the land at this point was'marsh land, the tide flow- ing over it. There was no ferry there except the ordinary ford, and people crossed over ou horseback as best they could. An individual named Samuel Kinderley obtained an Act of Parliament for making the embankments from Chester down towards Flint. The result of banking in the water was that the people living in the neighbourhood could not get over the river by means of the ford in the old-fashion way, because 16ft. to 19ft. tides came up. It was then necessary to have a ferry, and Parliament imposed upon Kinderley the obligation to maintain the higher and lower ferries. The ferry had been maintained in differenf forms to the present day. The River Dee Company always contended that they were only bound to maintain suoh a ferry as existed 150 to 200 years ago. Other people held different opinions, and he was one who held the opinion that, inasmuch as they (the Dee Company) had carried om the ferry by means of boats, and had taken horses and earriages across, as well as foot passengers, they were bound to keep up a ferry of that description. (Hear hear.) The Chairman, in addftion to what Mr Kelly had stated, said that the reason why that council was asked to join in this discussion was not that they for a moment by accepting .that invitation implied that they were in the slightest degree liable. It was only for the good of that particular part of the oonnty, and, as some contended, the good of the county at large, it being felt a bridge would be infinitely more serviceable than the existing ferry, which, as Mr Gladstone had said was free in theory rather than in practice. (laughter). That WM the position they had taken in going into the matter. They did not admit for a single moment that there was any lessening of the liability whatever on the part of the Dee Con- servancy Board. They simply asked the council to consider with them whether it would not be feasible to have better means of access between the two sides of the Dee. Councillor 0. Davison (Gennah's Quay) thought the discussion in the present stage was prematnre and undesirable. The subject then dropped. THE COUNTY BATB. Councillor W. Williams, called attention to the fact that their County rate in Flintshire was five peace in the £ whereas in Denbigh it was only two pence in the £ Looking at the difference, he really could not understand what was the cause of it. He heard, in explanation of the matter, that the roads in Denbighshire were not so expensive to keep, but when they came to consider that the rate was one half as much again in Flintahite, suoh a difference could not be attributed to the increased cost of repairing the roads. He really thought it was time that they should consider whether things were right or not. He was not prepared to criticise the general expenditure at the present moment, but the fact stare :lem in the face that if the rate in Denbighshire ts only two pence in the JE, whilst they in Flintshire paid five pence, there must be something wr mg somewhere. He found by the j acoounts thrit tere were several heavy items to be e pail, as interest of five percent on different loans. He really thought that the County Council of Flint ought to be able to borrow money at a cheaper rate than that. The Urban Authorities, controlling much smaller areas, and having less capacities than the County Council, were able to borrow money at three and a half per cent. Councillor Scott Bankes: Does that include the repayment of principal? Councillor Williams, said it did not, but his con- tention was that they ought to create stock, for it was not justice to the present generation to pay all the debts, and let the next generation go free. He thought this question was deserving of the con- sideration of the Finance Committee. Alderman Alun Lloyd, said that with regard to the question of interest, he thought he had on four occasions brought this matter before the County Council, and he thought the subject had been a pretty well threshed one. The County Council bad no power to go behini the arrangement of the loans entered into by their predecessors, and were bound to pay off the debt by substantial annual instalments and also to pay a certain rate of interest. The only loan in which they had been able to succeed to make anything like a substantial reduc- tion, was that of the Police Superannuation Fund. At one time this loan amounted to nearly L3000, and they were p tyi:ig five per ceut. interest on that sum. The balance of loan was now estimated at Y,2,611 and they were paying four per cent. on that mousy instead of five but there was nothing in the wild I to prevent a further induction to three percent. It might be said that in regard to this the County Council were only paying out of on Sracket, to fili another. But that was not so. The ?oliee Superannuation Fund belongel to the police, and if they could, they were entitled to let out the money on another security, at five per cent. Councillor P. Pennant said that a portion of the difference of the county rate in Flintshire and Denbighshire was accounted for by the fact that there was a debt in this county, whereas in Denbigh there was no debt. They were paying ou a debt in this comty equal to nearly a penny in the £ so that accounted for one penny of the difference. Then a_ain their expenditure on main roads in Flint hire was larger than the expenditure on main roads in Denbighshire. He did not mean by that, their expenditure on main roads altogether was larger than the expenditure on the main roads in Denbighshire. As a matter 01 fact it was con- siderably less. He found that the actual expendi- ture on main roads in the two counties, for the last year, given in the blue books was in Flintshire 6, O and in Denbighshire £ 6,103. On highways in Flintshire the expenditure was £3,700 and in Denbighshire it was £ 6,700. So that whilst in Denbighshire they spent rather less on the main roads, they spent nearly double the amount on highways than they did on Flintshire. The differ- ence was this, that the expenditure on main roads went into the county accounts, and on the high- ways into the highway acoonuts. That fact accounted for nearly the whols of the remaining twopence, the other penny being required for their large idebt account, and which dicli not' exist in Denbighshire. Also in Denbighshire they had not made such a large allowance for the electioas ts they had in Flintshire. If they did not spend the whole of that amount ( £ 800) they would of course still have it in hand. That sum would be rer: ired in the event of every seat being contested bu, if several of the members were allowed to be returned uncpposed there would b3 a consider- able reduction of that sum. Alderman Easterby in addition to what Mr Pennant said, pointed out that Denbighshire had a much larger rateable value than Flintshire, that they obtained much more from probate aud excise duties, and also from the game certifi- cates. The subject then dropped. THE PROPOSED NEW STATION BETWEEN MOSTVN AND PBESTATYN. Councillor Robert Jones explained the result of the deputation that had waited upon Mr Chambres and Mr Wood of the L. & N. W. Railway Company, at Chester on the 31st of Oct. last, with reference to a proposed now station between Mostyn and Prestatyn.} Mr Chambres promised to plaoe the matter fully before his co-directors, in about a fort- night hence. INTERMEDIATE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPOINTMENT OF MR MOSTVN WILLIAMS AS ORGANIZING SECRETARY. The Chairman reported that owing to ine Charity Commissioners having departed in some respects from the proposals originally made by the Flintshire Intermediate Education Committee, it was impossible now to submit the draft scheme of Intermediate Education for the county. But the joint committee hoped to be in a position in three or four weeks to publish a full synopsis of their proposals, when a. spee al meeting of the Council would be called to consider them. Aldemian Easterby asked how it "as that Carnarvonshire had been able to publish their schemes so far in advance of Flintshire and other counties. „. A jt The Chairman said that in r lmtshire they had had a great deal of technical instruction to con tend with. Carnarvonshire was the first of the 12 Welsh counties to publish their schemes, whilst Flintshire was the first in the field with regard to technical instruction. It must also be remembered that Mr A eland, who was the Chairman of the Carnarvonshire Joint Education Committee, was a gentleman of great educational experience, and it was} no disor dit to Flintshire to be second in this respect to Carnarvonshire. With regard to technical instruction, he had to report that since the last meeting a great amount of work had passed through the hands of the Technical Instruction Committee. They had now 136 classes formed, or 1U the course of form- ation, in 15 different centres. It would be remembered that the committee did their work last year without the assistance of an organizing secretary; and but for some of the members of the committee, and he particularly mentioned Mr P. Mo«tvn Williams, aud Mr K. A. Jones, he did not know how the work could have beeu done. He might mention that Mr Mostyn Williams had given his own time without stmt. But this year it had been found absolutely necessary to get au organizing seciet,ary._ Last year they were not connected with the Science and Art Department; this year this would be necessary, antj involved an immense amonut of correspondence and filling up of forms. This was a work which Mr Kelly" as clerk of the ^Technical Instruction Cominittee, could not possibly do. It meant that a man must give practically the whole of his time for three months in the year, and a considerable part of the remaining nine months, for the work lasted not only during the winter session from October to May, but throughout the year. At the commencement 0f this Session the Technical Instruction Committee were author- ised to deal with this question They found them- selves in a very diffionlty, aud did not know where to turn. They conld not get a competent man, having the necessary qualifiCation8 to act a« organizing secretary, at a salary Qf anything less than £ 1»0 a year"w^[,° circumstances, they asked Mr Mostyn Williams if he vould undertake the work until they could get somebody who would do it, and he had consented (hear/hear). The committee had now come to the unanimous conolu- eion to ask the Council to sanction the appointment of an organising "ecretary, and W» a to appoint Mr Mostyn Williams at t of £ 76 with travelling expenses (hear, hear) To f?ire the Council some idea of! the <work 0f an organizing secretary, he might say that h« had not only to attend to 36 classes m 15 different but he had to communieate eontinuaQy with the secret ark* of all these classes. He had to communicate also with the chairmen of the committees- V>« had to visit the committees jery frequetJy h j to make arrangements with reference to them. He considered the work was worth at least 4150 a year but the Council thought they could not afford to pay that. The appointment of Mr Mostyn Wil- liams would necessitate his resignation as a member of the Counoil; but though the Council would be deprived of his valuable assistance, technical edu- cation would derive considerable advantage thereby, and that was one of the prime interests of this county. Alderman Alun Lloyd said he would like to know if Mr Mostyn Williams intended resigning his seat; for if not-though he did not know of a more capable gentleman to act aa organizing secretary-he would use every power to prevent the appointment, for he did not believe in the principle of anyone being a member and a servant of the Council at the same time. The Chairman said it would be clearlf and de- finitely understood that the Teohnioal Instruction Committed would not proceed to make the appoint. ment unless Mr Mostyn Williams handed in his resignation. This was purely a business matter, and the Committee congratulated themselves, upon being able for the 8malhum of £ 75, to secure suoh an experienced and capable gentleman as organizing Secretary as Mr Mostyn Williams. Councillor P. P. Pennant seconded the resolution proposed by the Chairman. He felt that the Coun- cil would endorse every word he had said with regard to the absolute necessity of having an organizini Secretary. If he might use the ex- pression, this was a very technical subject, and they must get a very technical person to carry out the work properly. There was no one who had so much experience in this branch of the work, aud none likely to fill the duties of the office more efficently than Mr P. Mostyn Williams (hear, bear). He had great pleasure in seconding the resolution proposed by the Chairman. Councillor Scott Bankes supported and said he felt sure that he was expressing the feelings of every one when he said that they owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr Mostyn Williams for the work he had done as a member of that Counoil. Alderman Johnson said he thought jE75 too small a sum to be offered to Mr Mostyn Williams, and proposed that the salary be £ 120 and travelling expenses. Alderman Dr. Easterby seconded. Councillor William Williams said he should like to have the question of expenses settled once for all. These travelling expenses were capable of almost unlimited extension. He moved that Mr Mostyn Williams be appointed at a salary of £ 120 including expenses. Councillor S. Perks said he yielded to none in his appreciation of the services Mr Mostyn Williams had rendered to the Council, and also his appreci ation of his fitness for the office which the Joint Education Committee had appointed him to. At the same time he seconded Mr Williams' motion as he thought it was altogether more satisfactory to know definitely what they would really have to pay, and what was the utmost extent of their liability. Alderman Lloyd expressed similar sentiments, while Councillors T. W. Hughes, J. Scott Banks. and J. Lloyd Price, strongly supported Alderman Johnson's motion. Councillor P. Mostyn Williams said he had been so overwhelmed with the eulogiums bestowed upon him that he could hardly do justice to the ease himself, and therefore would make no explanation. It was impossible for him to sy what the expenses ff ould be, and he would certainly not accept £ 120 including expenses. Councillor Wm. Williams' amendment was then put to the meeting and lost Before putting Alderman Johnson's amendment to the meeting, the Chairman said he would like the Council to unanimous on this question, and he suggested, as a compromise, that Mr Mostyn Williams should be appointed at a salary of £100 and expenses. Councillor Mostyn Williams said he would be very glad to accept that if the Council were unani- mous on the point. At the same time, he did not consider it an adequate remuneration for the work he would be required to do; but he would accept it for the sake of his love for the work, and his readiness at all times to do what he could to pro- mote education in this county (hear, hear). The Chairman's suggestion was then unanimously adopted by the Council. APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF THE NORTH WALES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. On the motion of Alderman Easterby, seconded by Alderman W. Johnson, Councillor S. Perks (Vice-Chairman), was uuanimously re-appointed, the repre-eutitive on behalf of this County, as a Governor of the University College of North Wales. FAKIEH STONE QUARRIES &C., On the motion of Councillor Thomas Hughes seconded by Councillor Samuel Davies, it was re- solved to obtain a list of all gravel pits and quarries in the County. CROWN LANDS. Alderman T. Parry, proposed, Councillor E. Wheldon seconded, and it was carried: That a return of the crown lands in the County be obtained of the Commissioners of the Woods and Forests. ST. ASAPH FOOTPATHS. Alderman Alun Lloyd called attention to the deplorable condition of footpaths m St. Asaph. The Surveyor had admitted that the footpaths were in a deplorable condition, but the Chairman of the Main Ro icl Committee who lived in St. Asaph was to modest to bring the grievanoc of the city forward, prefclrring rather to confer benefits upon other portions of the County (laughter). Councillor R. G. Griffiths seconded and read a resolution of a vestry that had been held on the subject. After some discussion, it was resolved to instruct the Surveyor to present a report to the Main Road Committee on the subject. ALDERMAN ALUN LLOYD AND THE DRINK TBAFFIC. Alderman Alun Lloyd moved That having re- gard to the excessive number of conviction? for drunkeness as compared with convictions for selling- Intoxicating Liquors to drunken pers,) as, this Council is of opinion that an independent 11 U Inspectorof Public-houses should be appointed for the County of Flint." Alderman Reney seconded the motion, which, after discussion was lost by 13 votes to 12. THE PENALTY FOR RESIGNATION. It was resolved on the motion of Dr. Easterby that the amount- of penalties to be paid by Alder- men and Ccunty CouncIllors on resigning their seats should be for Aldermen zEl, and for Councillors ten shillings. THE BESIGNAJTION OF MB. MOSTYN WILLIAMS. The Chairman read a letter from Councillor P. Mostyn WiLiams, tendering- his resignation as a County Courcillor, in consequeuce of his having that day accepted an appointment under the Council. The Chairman said he regretted that he had to move that the resignation be accepted.- This was seconded by Alderman Johnson, and unanimously carried. AftT some correspondence had been read, the business terminated. ST. ASAPH. NEW CANON OF ST. As&PH.-The Bishop of St. Asaph has conferred the vacant canonry in his Cathedral on the Rev. O. Jones, vicar of Pentre- V°GUARANTEED PURE FLOUR.-The Alun Mill Mold). Brands of the Roller Flour made on the Mold). Brands of the Roller Flour, made on the Hungarian System of Milling. Thlee Stars, Two Stars," and One Star. Ask jour grocer or Baker for the above brands AnvT Tr8 7 T"It.1.1:.n.- .1

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ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS: The fortnightiy meeting of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians was held on Thursday. There were present Mr Edwin Morgan (chair- man), Mr Joseph Lloyd (vice-chairman). Rev. D. Evans. Messrs S. Perks, J.P., W. Wynne, J-P-, J. Foulkes, R. Llewelyn Jones, Rhyl W. Williams, Meliden; W. Bell R. Morris, Ellis Williams, A. Ashford, Joseph McMurray, D. Davies, J. Kerfoot, T. Howes Roberts, Joseph Jones, R. Davies, Pen'rhwylfa, Thomas Evans, Abergele, D. Davies (Lodge), and Mr Murray Browne. Poor Law Inspector, and the Clerk (Mr Grimsley). THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of inmates in the house last Board day was 113, admitted since 10, discharged 3,- remaining in the house at the present time 110, correspond- ing period last year 121. The number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight was 124, as compared with 86 corresponding period last year. THANKS TO THE RHYL GUARDIANS. The Chairman said there was rather an omission on his part at the last meeting. They would remember that the Master report- ed that when the children were at Rhyl, the Rhyl Guardians kindly entertained them to tea. He omitted to propose a vote of thanks to the three gentleman for their kind- ness. He had now great pleasure in pro- posing a hearty vote of thanks to them. The Rev. D. Evans seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. THE NATIONALITY OF TRAMPS. The Master reported that the nationality of the tramps relieved during the past fortnight was as follows:-67 English, 34 Irish, 12 Welsh, 8 Scotch, 2 Americans, I Dane, of these three only were female s. CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE OF HOUSB OFFICIALS. The Chairman said that a few days ago, one of the Guardians called his attention to the fact the School Master and the Nurse had been married, and wished him to mention the fact to the meeting to-day. After the Assess- ment Committee on Friday, he saw the Master of the Workhouse, and asked him whether the report was true, and he replied that he did not think it was; that he had no intimation to that effect. But he saw him again a day or two ago, when the matter was re-opened, and the Master said he had charged the school master and the nurse with being married, and they both confessed that they were. He (the Chairman) considered it was only wise and proper that he should explain the matter to the Board, that they might consider what course to adopt. Mr J. Lloyd: Who told you that they were married ? The Chairman A guardian. Mr J. Lloyd: Have they confessed it them. selves ? The Chairman Yes. Mr Lloyd What is the law on the ques tion ? Mr Murray Browne: No servants of the Guardians can marry without the consent of the Board. If they do, the Guardians can report them to the Local Government Board and have them dismissed. I think it is not a all right that these officials should have married without the consent of the Board, and that they ought to be censui ed. Mr R. Llewelyn Jones Can we retain their services ] Mr Murray Browne: Yes. I think so. Mr Ellis Williams: Very great difficulties will arise through having a married school- master and a married nurse in the house. Mr R LI. Jones The time will come when they will have to clear out altogether. Mr Joseph Lloyd: You do not complain of anything, do you, Mr Chairman, you only wish to inform the Board of what has taken placel The Chairman: Yes. I thought the Board ought to know about it. Mr J. Lloyd What steps would the Clerk suggest that we should take ? Mr Murray Browne: It is a question for the Board to settle whether or not it is desirable that they should have in the house a school- master and nurse who are married. Much may be said both for and against that. If it is the Board's wish that they should be allowed to remain, it is perfectly competent for them to do so. But I think they should be repri manded for taking this step without the know- ledge of the Board. It is not a etraighforward thing to do. The Chairman: The Master said that he knew for some time that they were engaged, but did not know that they were married when I first spoke to him. Mr R Llew. Jones: To retain them would be to make the management of the house very much a family affair. Almost every official of the house, with the exception of the school- mistress will now be a member of the same family. Mr J. Lloyd: That cuts both ways. If the schoolmaster was courting someone outside the house, he would have to lose a dav or two to go courting. (Laughter.) rr11 F"'W.. TIT1.1 _11_ -L- J1 ine Uhairman: v\ nen laiKing xo tne master about this question he gave me to understand that the schoolmaster would not be here very long, thatjhe was looking out. for another ap- pointment to try and better himself,: and was in fact working up another post. Mr Joseph Lloyd When were they married ? The Clerk About three months ago when the schoolmaster was on his holidays. Mr J. McMurray I don't think the school master should keep her in the house; he should keep her somewhere else. Mr Murray Browne: I would suggest that the Visiting Committee should be directed to see the school-master and the nurse, and to report to the Board. The Chairman I think Mr Murray Browne's suggestion is a very good one. ,g Mr Lloyd: Won't that keep them in great suspense, when we can settle the matter in a few minutes I do not think there is anything wrong in their remaining in the house. Ultimately Mr Murray Browne's suggestion was agreed to.

RHYL. IMPORTANT IN RAINY WEATHER. — RE- COVERING UMBRELLAs.-Hatwood's Special Material is the best, it does not split in the folds. Orders received in the morning, executed the same day. Hatwood Queen St and High St. THE ANNUAL PRIZEFSNOOTING COMPETITION of the Rhyl Volunteer Corps is arranged for next Saturday, November 28th. The time will be published in due course.—By Order, HAWKING WITHOUT A LICENSE.—On Thurs. day, before Dr Girdlestone and Mr S. Perks, Juhn McDonald, Mary well St., Newton, was found guilty, on the information of Acting Sergeant Hughes, of hawking at Pen y cefndy, on the afternoon of the same day, and was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. MR SAMUEL SMITH, M.P., AND THE LOCAL LIBKKAL LEADERS.— On Tuesday afternoon Mr Samuel Smith, M.P., who is now making a tour of his constituents, entertained the prominent members of his party at Rhyl, to the number of about forty, to a dinner at the Westminster Hotel. There was a very re- presentative gathering, and after dinner Mr Smith addressed a few remarks to those pre- sent, in the coarse of which he touched briefly on the legislation of the past session. He requested as many as possibly could who were present that night, to express their views, so that he might know what were their feelings with regard to the many ques- tions animating the public mind, so that he might better represent them in Parliament. -At the close of Mr Smith's remarks, Mr S. Perks, J.P., proposed the health of Mr Smith; and some excellent speeches, eulo- gistic of Mr Smith, followed by the Revs. E. Lloyd Jones, O. T. Williams, and T. Shank- land, Messrs W. Elwy Williams, W. B. Williams, M. A. Ralli, and R. Jolley.—Mr l Smith replied to the points raised by the different speakers, and promised to give then his attention; after which the meeting wis brought to a close. Mr Smith remained is Rhyl on Taesday and Wednesday, when he visited the Liberal Club, and several of his supporters in the town. We are asked to call attention to a Mw ical Evening," to be held at the Moeey-road School-room on Wednesday next. An ex- cellent programme is promised. MB SAMUKL SMITH M.P., AND TIIB YALE KOAD LADS -!Ir Campbell, the Poplars, who has interested himself in forming a class, consisting of the Vale Road lads, gave the members of his class to the number of 120, a tea at the Christ Church Lecture Hall, OD Wednesday last. At the after meeting Mr Samuel Smith, M.P., attended and addressed a few homely words to the boys. The honourable member was heartily received, and hearty cheers were given by the boys to both Mr Smith and Mr Campbell. PRESBYTERIAN TEA PARTy.-We wonkl draw attention to the annual tea party aid conoert, of the English Presbyterians, which is to be held at the Town Hall, Rhyl, an ursday next. For the evening meeting an excellent and attractive programme has been arranged, among the artistes being saoh U tS*11 SM^ERS AA Miss Clara Moulsdale, Mr r. Bartley, Mr Peters Jones, and others. UNITED PRAYER Meetings have been held at the Brnnswiok and English Wealeyaa Chapels this weak, and there have been large attendances, all the Church officials taking part in the services.

ABERGELE. AJCATKUR COKOBBT.—A FIUMFTAFNL eert WM held at tbe Pariah Room on Tueedav ing, the prooeeda of which will B« benefit of Evan Roberts, PoeUtrLt T K° the Tanyard, WHO recently hSfthe £ »ki?<r > ttaough th, fe,l O? « concert. They usually did l it thE endTn? TW oonld REVERSE D that evening, because there FOU house before, single song had been renS?EJ He hoped they would all be gratified with the pro- ceedings during the evening. He was always favour of calling a spade a spade of having all thinp was their DIRL ^AD BROLREn his leg. IFC suchpersonw aniSnd? *here ^aa poor depended UPON the RHLH ■ H0Q>IETY> poor. It gare FI THE rich upon TH« parish room at their disnosS THLT^ T0 -PLA$E TW good an object. "GOD HER> L evening fo* M selves. It was no charit/to G?^ THM" because they alwavs U I maay earnings in beer but E»N« W VQ 8PEUDING their a rainy day by beoomW « an ,^acl Prepared for mawr; but it had unfortunatelTh6^ °f "Y was left in the lurch and wn 7 ^/o^n up, and he or four months. The VicT^ 80 for EEs ment.andhe w«r0st nnflftT- ?f the make the concert a success THFF M EFFORT* *♦ MISS B. Walton Evans M« WERE Miss Davies, and Mr W N? • 119 PIERCE- was the programma • NAVIES. The followfef ,-vX "sK?om ( £ „ Loma"' (encored); song, "Autumn EARW»ker Evans son<* THRJI O T SLFCOR>V E. W (encored); B0eTvabrT'" MrB™*«eU Mr W. P. MORN* ysbryd em cyndadau." trio," Mrs Wnu(aTs°re2; W°. The t!33 £ « Thomas (encored). Part rfS^ Matthewa and song of hope," Male Voice Part°JUS' Lee," Miss C. A A r^ s°ng, "Man II Folleto, the Mi«A R* (pianoforte), of Biscay, RY ^Woa; soag, "Bar (violin), Pause MATTHEWS; SOLO, waker; song, "HON J!I J .MLAS Juliofc KA,_ Walton Evans; r2itAtiTn << N,H\DIU'" MM MR .Perking; L L?RD OF Burleigh/' again," Mr Pierce anth5' <<T?EV?R TO RET,WA harmonic Society; finale QAldu cu>" Phi3^ harmODIC SooIety; uuaie, God save the Qaeea."

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