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Rhyl. P.S.A -On Sunday afterncon the R. v J. Pandy Williams occupied the chair, and Mr Rogers delivered an address. Mr8 Freeman and Mr Parry were the soloists. CYCLING CLUB.—Yesterday afternoon, the members of the Rhyl Cycling and Motor Cluh held their first run of the season, from the headquarters, Grosvenor Hotel. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' DINNER — We understand that the Rhyl and District Licensed Victuallers held their annual dinner at the Queen's Hotel, on Wednesday, but as our representative was not invited, we are un- able to give a report of the proceedings. THE NEW PIER.—On Wednesday, the de- sign of the new pavilion and pier was on view at the office of Mr F. Geary, auctioneer, Mar- kpt-street. It was inspected by many. AA e understand from the proprietor of the pier that the new work will positively commence in a few days, and that the girders are being constructed. AN EDncATION RECORD.-We under- stand that Master G. T. Treahearn, aged 17, son of Mr D. Treahearn, and a pupil of Sywell House School, Rhyl, i" the only youth in Wales who has passed the Local Cambridge Examination with honours in the third class (seniors). Master Treahearn is now articled to Messrs Williams and Williams, solicitors, Rhyl AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.—On Friday last, Mr Samuel Smith, late M.P. for Flint- shire, was the chief speaker at the annual meeting of the Liverpool Council of Education. He gave an address on the feeding of school children, and said that at present the most they could do would be for the Council to ap- peal for an additional £ 1,500 a jeai tow aids this object. EX-POLICE INSPECTOR'S FUNERAL.— On Mondav the funeral took place of Ex-Police Inspector Kitchen, who had resided in the town for many years. The deceased, who was 80 years of age, came to Rhyl about 30 years ago from the Northamptonshire Police Force, being indisposed, Inspector Pearson and several of the police stationed at Rhyl attended. The Rey Pandy Williams conducted the service. The interment was in the town cemetery. We understand the deceased left a widow and one son. DRUNK.—On Wednesday at the police court before Messrs. John Foulkes and J. H. Ellis, William Edwards of 4 New-road, Holywell, pleaded guilty to being drunk on the previous evening at Rhvl. The defendant said he was journeying to Holywell from Conway and got ont at Rhyl to wait for a train. He had some drink, and now found that all he had left was 4d out of 6s 3d. He expressed regret, and said as he had a wife and two children he hoped the Bench would look over it. Defendant was fined 2s 6d and 6s 4d costs. DEATH OF MISS GRATTON, FORYD.- The death took place in the early hours of Monday morning, of^Mrs Gratton, Foryd. one of the best known and most respected residents in the district. The deceased was 70 years of ¡ age. At the house and grave side, the Rev John Roberts (pastor of Warren-road Chapel), and the Rev J. Knowles Jones conducted the ser- | vices, and at the Parish Church the Rev J. Thompson Jones, Vicar of Towyn, officiated. The interment took place in the Old Cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and general public. AS OTHERS SEE US—Writing on the subject of "Mixed Bathing" a writer in "The Umpire'' says—"Now, I hH v" niways regarded Rhyl as a perfect pattern <>r i ropriety, prisms, and prunes. I have heard of mopie going to Rhyl and getting their jagged morals trimmed up and all the frayed parts rounded off by the refilly rigid rules and regulations prevailing at Rhyl. For, look you Rhyl is in Welsh Wales—at least it was the last time I saw it. After reading the latest reports, I shouldn't be surprised to lieur that it had broken loose from its bearings and drifted down on to the coast of France. For they are actually going to allow mixed bathing at Rhyl! Prodigious How they would elevate their eyebrows and turn up their proboscis with significant stJiffs out Scarborough way when they heard that Rhyl had thus proved un-rliyl. liable, as it were." CAMBRIDGE LOCAL.—The following names appear in the list of .successful candidates at the recent Cambridge Local Examination:— Bon; H. H. Henthouse. J. R. Peters, C. \r. Dyer. A. M. Wilkinson, F. E. Clark, H. Con- way-Jones, J. R. Dinglev, S. H. Field, C. S. Freeman. C. E. Hill. H." E..Tones, H. E. Lea, W. E. Starkey, D. Wall is, A. I). Gregg, S. JiRiies, R. J .Perkins. and H. E. Smith, all of Epworth College: J. P. Clews (private tuition). Girls: J. B. Edgell. Llwyn Onn E. M. Howes Roberts, St. Oswald's School; P'. Stokes, G. R. Jones, E. A. Tonge, Archville College; D. M. ■Clements and D. Birchell, Redcliffe, Prestatyn. In the preliminary list appear the following:— Boys: F. Baxendale and H. \V. Hodgson. Ep- %O,.tll College. Girls: E. Johnstone, M. A. Aston. Arcville College; and G. A. Jones, St. Oswald's School. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.—There was a very fair attendance at the Saturday eveni ng concert, Councillor J. Asliet- presiding. The programme was as follows:—Pianoforte trio, "Young England," Misses Evans, Gwen and Lena Jones; song, Miss Beatrice White; violin solo, Master Fred Griffiths: gramaplione selections, Mr R. Sykes; song, Master John Hughes; pianoforte solo. Miss Nellie Roberts, R.A.M.; recitation. Miss Lettie Over; violin solo, Mr DeQuincey; pianoforte duet. Misses Taylor and Lambert; song (encored), Miss Jennie Jones. The accompanist was Miss Mabel Hughes. At the close, it was announced that on Saturday Mr Sarson's clevel- troupe of juvenile pierrots will sustain the programme, many new items being introduced. We under- stand that so numerous have been the anplica- tions for membership in this troupe, that Mr Sarson has been compelled to decline accept- ance of any fresh names for some time to come. It is undoubtedly the cleverest juvenile troupe yet formed in the district. PRIZE WINNERS.—We have received the following list of prize ivinnei-s hi connection with the St. Mary's Convent School, Rhyl:— School examination, kindergarten division: B. Da vies, B. Iserief, K. Birmingham, Master May. Preparatory division: M. May, K. Iveat- inge, B. Leech, E. Conolly, L. Purcell, S. Plunkett. Dillon. Preliminary (Iivision: M. Sarson, B. Stephenson. N. Bate. Junior divi- sion: X. Sanson, E. Corcorar. Senior division: B. Leech, A. Stephenson. Oxford locals (pre- liminary), L. Dunderdale, L. Purcell; (junior). T. O'Connell, C. Daly; (senior), D. Conolly; Higher local (modern history), F. Dunder- dale, G. Mulligan; (religious knowledge), 1st class honours, G. Mulligan. London College of Music (elementary division): pass, C. Daly; 1st class honours. B. Leech. Religious know- ledge (Examiner, Rev Fr. Fish. S.J.): S. Pus- cell, K. Keatinge, S. Plunkett Dillon, N. Bate. B. Stephenson, L. Dunderdale, M. Casey, B. Leech, T. O'Connell. F. Dunderdale, G. Mulli- gan. Awards were also given to G. Slagh- muylders, M. Coethals, B. Van Doorslaer, M. Casey, K. Tierney, N. Bate. C. Lam be, A. Lambe, H. Birmingham, A. Birmingham, R. Norris, C. C'allaglian, W. Roberts, D. Roberts. ANIMATED PICTURES AT THE TOWN HALL.—On the last three days of this month (next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday), there will be, without doubt, the most remark- able exhibition of animated pictures which have yet been seen in Rhyl. On this occasion a special programme has been provided, and will be shown with electric light, by Mr Cliee- tham. The principal picture is one entitled "British Industries: Sausage Making," and. though the title as thus given is very short, it is claimed that the film is the longest in the world. It gives in its length of about half-it- mile, a complete exposition of the working of ■Messrs Palethorpe's model factory at Dudley Port, and the film has been obtained by their special permission, through the influence of Mr Sykes, their local agent. There are only two copies in existence of this remarkable film, and the one here (which is being exhi- bited in Mr Cheetham's window this week) has never been shown before. We have had a personal view of it run through the machine for the first time privately, and can ourselves testify to the absorbing interest of the many changing features showing the industry right through "from the farm to the consumer." A number of other comic pictures have been especially obtained for this exhibition only, and several pictures are being shown by special request, among them being "The Royal Visit to Rhyl." No one should miss seeing this great treat, as the opportunity nuiy never occur again. Seats can be booked and tickets bought from both Mr Cheetham and Mr Sykes. It is interesting to note this will be the l ist three-night entertainment in the Town Hall before being closed for alterations. BISHOP MOSTYN AT RHYL.—On Thurs- day last", Bishop Mostyn attended at St. Mary's Convent School, Bryntirion, to open the new wing. There was a very large attendance, and a splendid entertainment was given. His Lordship congratulated the Sisters of the Con- vent on the excellent progress they had made, and observed that no one would have thought that in such a short time they would have filled their school and been compelled to build a large and fine wing to the building.—The school prizes were distributed during the even- ing, and the following programme was gone through;—Robin des Bois Overture, quartette and violin (Weber), Miss J. Liber, Miss G. Slaghmuyder, Miss Goetlials, Miss B. Van. Doorslaer, Miss D. Conolly, violin. Juvenile Operetta: dramatis personse: Miss Stephenson, Miss Norris, Miss Birmingham, Miss A. Bir- mingham, Miss K. Birmingham, Miss Calla- ghan, Miss B. Da vies. Miss Roberts, Miss Daly, M. May, Miss Iserief, Miss B. Iserief, Miss Casey, Miss Lam re, Master B. May, Mas- ter B. Roller ts. "Marie the Savoyard," dramatis persons: Madeleine, Miss Leech; Marie, Miss Plunkett Dillon; Catherine, Miss B. Stephenson; Pierette, Miss B. Conolly; Chonclion, Miss E. Leech: Charlotte, Miss K. Keatinge; Louison, Miss A. Birmingham; Nina, Miss M. May; Fanchon, Miss M. Sarson; Madame de Felines, Miss NT. Bate; Madame de Cibray, Miss C. Hallinan; Miss Anna, Miss E. Corcoran; Cake Seller, Miss Birmingham; An Unknown Person, Miss B. Stephenson; Savoy- ards, Misses A. Lambe, H. olTis, C. C'alla- glian. "Mathilde D'Ormonde," dramatis per- sonee: Countess d'Ornionde, Miss C. Daly; Mathilde, Miss D. Conolly; Mistress Davisson, Miss C. O'Connell; Florentine (French confi- dential house-keeper), Miss D. Daly; Eliza (maid). Miss M. Sarson; Pupils: Clara, Miss N. Sarson; Louisa, Miss N. Bate; Arabella, Iri,i L. Dunderdale; Augusta, Miss W. May; Amelia, Miss K. Tierney; Louise, Miss M. Casey. Entr' actes: Pianoforte, Misses Goe- thals and T. Liber; Homeward vocal solo, Miss D. Daly: violin solo, Miss Callaglian; French duo. Misses Liber and G. Slaghmuylder; spring chorus, pupils. "God save the King." MAY DAY.—A public meeting was held at the Town Hall. on Friday evening, for the purpose of considering the question of holding a May-Day demonstration and festival. Capt. Forbes presided, and explained what the sub- committee had done with reference to reorgan- isation. He added that, in addition to other matters, they had decided, to engage a paid secretary. It was then decided to hold a May- Day demonstration, and the following were elected as onicers:—Chairman of committee, Councillor J. Asher; vice-chairman, Mr R. B. Arnold; hon. treasurer, Captain Forbes; secre- tary, Mr J. D. Polkinghorne. A ballot took place for 25 members of the general committee, and resulted as follows: Messrs Jos. Williams, F. Sarson, W. Clarke, O. Emlyn, F. Beech, F. Phillips, W. Hall, J. O. Vaughan, G. New- man, W. J. Chas. Hubbard, W. Bed- dington. AY. Evans, W. Gunner, A. AV. Jiiiies, A. J. McCormick. Capt. Grihbin, P. Thomas, W. L. Foster, P. J. Ashfiekl, C. Hopwood, E. Angel, A. Webb, and R. Hanlon. The retiring officers were thanked for their services, and instructions given as to the elec- tion of sub-committees.The general commit- tee met on Tuesday evening, Councillor J. A>her presiding. In opening the proceedings, the Chairman felt that there had been a seri- ous omission at the former meeting, and he wished to put matters right. It was his plea- sure to move a vote of thanks to the chairman, secretary, treasurer, the trainers of the chil- dren, the collectors, contributors, and 11 who had so materially assisted in the carrying out of last year's entertainments. It had been a difficult year, and the result had been even better than lie had anticipated it w-uid be. All had worked with a will, and were deserv- ing of their best thanks.—Mr F. Beech sec- onded, and the vote of thanks was carried.— Capt. Forbes responded, and said he thought that under the circumstances the work had been carried out in a most successful m.)v; r. It had been no easy matter to arrange things, but all had passed off well.—The meeting then proceeded to the election of sub-comm:+tees. Mr 1". Sarson was elected cliairm.:n of '.be Ladies' Committee, for which nanv names were then proposed and agreed to. The fol- lowing were baHotted for to form, wti:1 five ladies, the May Queen, Entei-tiiii-iient and Dance Committee: Messrs Hubbard, Sarson, Newman, James, and Capt. Gr bb'n. The Prize List and Judge Selection COOlml !e.? w< re selected as follows: Messrs P. Thomas, W. J. Jones. W. Clarke, P. J. Ashfield, P.iMurd, Angel, and Foster. The secretary was instruc- ted to write to the Queen's Palace Company as to Hie engaging of the hall for Thursday, May 3rd. on which date it was decided io held the demonstration. It was decided that the Mav I Queen's Committee meet on FriJ'>> at the Ladies' Committee meeting an hour earlier. The General Committee will meet OIL Tatsdav. at 8-15.
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Ruthin. DISMISSED.—At the Police Court, on Mon- day. before Mr Lewis Morgan and other magis- trates, Isaac Dolben, a labourer, was charged by John James, Llanrhydd-street, with assault- ing him on the 3rd February. As complainant did not appear, the magistrates dismissed the case. FOOTBALL.—The Ruthin team were at home to Corwen on Saturday last. The game was all in favour of the homesters, who won by the handsome margin of seven goals to none. To-morrow (Saturday) a stiff match will be played on the Ruthin ground between the home team and the Hhyl Church Guild, in the Junior Division of the North AVales Coast League.
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Workhouse Officials and their Duties. Alleged Shameful Treatment of Tramps. AT a special Police Court held at Piifliiii, on Tuesday before the Mayor (Mr F. H. h'oberhs) .fl'lld Dr ^edw.vn Hughes. two tramps, named" W illnni Croome, a native of Cardiff, and .Tamers Wilson, of Liverpool, were brought up in custody charged with begging alms in Prior- street that morning. Both men pleaded guilty to beprgi'nrr food. P.C.Hughes said he saw the prisoners mak- a house-to-house visitation. He had received several complaints about the men, and was therefore obliged to lock them up. Sergt. Jones: In fairness to the prisoners. I should state that they came to the police sta- tion about 9-30 the previous night for a ticket of admittance to the workhouse, which I gave them. Tn a few minutes they came lxack, stat- ing that they had been refused admittance. They were soaking wet and appeared on the verge of starvation; which is no douht the cause of them appearing before the Bench that morning. A Great Shame." The Mayor: I think it is a great shame if this is the case, and especially to refuse ad- mittance on such a wretche,d night. Dr Hughes: Yes. It is no wonder crimes are being committed if this kind of thing is going on. The Mayor: I think the attention of the- Guardians should be called to the matter. The Clerk (to defendants): AVliere did you- sleep last night? Defendant C'roome (who was shivering with cold): We slept in an old cart in the country. Rain came on us, and our clothes are still wet. The Mayor: I om very sorry to see you here, and T consider it was very wrong on the part of the Union officials to refuse you admittance. Croome: After getting a ticket, we went up to the gate at the lodge, and a little girl led' us in. We went on to the House and rang the bell, but could get no answer, and we came down to see the porter, who said "T see you have been .j the House, and you can't get in. You should have come in proper time." AV i, explained that we had walked from Holywell that day and came straight to the House after- receiving a ticket. He then advised us to see- Sergt. Jones, which we did, but, of course, lie could do nothing for us. Time of Admittance. The Clerk (to Sergt. Jones): Ts there any- limited time for admitting to the WorklioiigeF- The Sergeant: T have no instructions to that effect, nor do I know of any. T even given tickets at 10 o'clock at night and they have- been admitted. I can't understand the reason- for refusing last night. The men were per- fectly sober. The Mayor: T think it will be a kindness for you to go to prison for seven days, where roii will get your clothes dry. The Clerk was then requested to communi- cate with the Union Master on the subject.
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—— The President of the University College of North Wales, Bangor (Lord Kenyon). has re- ceived an intimation from the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Asquitli) that he will in- clude in the estimate for the coming year a grant of 211,111 towards the fund which is being raised to provide new buildings for the, University College of North Wales at Bangor.. Printed for 'he Pronrietnra bv W. H. EVANS A SOKR T TN,. at th«»ir General Printing Officea. Bank T>liuv», Chester,, and Published at CONWAY ROAD. COLWYN PAY. in the County of Denbigh; 10, High Street. CONWAY. 63A, Mostyn Street. LLANDUDNO. Clarendon BuiHincR. PKNMAENMAWB, Roberts. Stationery Dppot, LI.ANFATR" FECHAN, Pendyffrin House. BETTWR-T-COKD. tll in the County cf Carnarvon 14 Hieh Street, BT.AF.NATT Fpp- TINIOG, in the County of Merioneth; The Tiibrarv, 7, Station Road. Uanrwat Cftxtnn TToupp, ABEHGELE, Portland Blace, DENBIOF, all in the Conntv of Denbigh J 29, Hieh Strpet. HYL: Central lbuileiiniva. High Hfreet, PBEHTATYN. 1J in the County of Fl'nt. — FNDAT, FEBBUARY 23,1906
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Prestatyn. SOCIAL. At the Welsh Congregationa Chapei a social was given by Mrs Williams, Plas- tirion. LECTURE. —The Rev. Ilamer Lewis of St. Asapli, lectured at, the Church House on Wednes- day on Archbishop Temple." WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.—Sir Charles Mc- Laren, M.P., has been elected chairman of the Parliamentary Committee or "the AN omens Suffrage movement. BIBLE SOCIETY.—There was a large atten- dance at the annual meeting of the Prestatyn Auxiliary of the British and 1 oreign B.ble Society on Tuesday evening. Mr II. H. Hughes, the president, took the chair, and the deputa- tion was the Rey .1. H. Ellis, Bethesda. The Vicar and the local minsters were present. THE nOLF LINKS.—Work has been started on the new golf links, but it is rumoured that the expense of the work is higher than was antici- pated. However, those in charge are doing their best, and they look forward to the links adding materially to the prosperity of the town. Not a word has been said as to Sunday golf, but there is a feeling in the town that not even a mention of the Sabbath-breaking suggestion will be entertained. THE NEW SURVEYOR.—At a special meet- ing of the Urban District Council on Wedue- day evening, Mr Thos. Jones, .T.P.. presiding, Mr H. L. Roberts, of Colwvn Bay, was elected town surveyor .and sanitary inspector at a salary of £ 100 per annum. The otlit,r selected candidates requested to appear before the meet- ing included Mr J. P. Linnell, junr., and gen- tlemen from Hovlake Durham, and Altrin- fliam. Mr Linnell, however, withdrew his candidature, so that only four appeared, with the result that Mr Roberts was elected. AA e understand that he has been in the Purveyor's III, office at Colwvn Bay for some ten years. FOOTBALL—There was a fixture on Satur- day for Colwyn Bay to meet Prestatyn in the North Wales Coast Jnnior League, but the meeting did not take place. The Prestatynites, however, are confidently looking forward to the return match next Saturday with Llandndno, and it is no rfecoet that they will put on one of the best teams of the seaaon. Secretary Glass is working up the team, and a capital match can be expected. The draw at Rhyl on Saturday between the Guild and Abergele is looked upon as considerably improving the chances Prestatyn has of topping the Leagne. THE PATRON SAINT.—Following in the wake of Rhyl, there is an attempt being made to hold a dinner in a temperance hotel on St. David's Day. It is hoped that it will be kept a temperance affair, and in this respect those pre- sent can set an example to their Rhyl neighbours. A St David's Day dinner at Rhyl, although held in a temperance hotel, was not a ginger beer affair, although in fairness to the promoters and landlord it should be stated that the intoxicants were sent in from outside. The Prestatyn function is to be patriotic in character. THE MOTOR RAILWAY. When the Dyperth line was opened it was urged that pro- vision should be made for the Manchester and Liverpool merchants who have made Dyserth aDd Meliden their residence. Now, however, the railway company have altered matters, and from March 1st the car will leave Dyserth at 8 14. stopping at Preetatyn, and then going on to Rhyl to connect with the 844 express for Liverpool and Manchester This will enable business men from Dyserth and Meliden to reach Liverpool at 10-5 and Manchester at 10 10.
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I Rhuddlan. A DISTINCTION.—It is stated that the Flint Boroughs have the distinction of having returned to Parliament the only Iiiiiilei-Il water manufacturer, and the first representative of the chemical industry. A CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM.—At the Holy- well County Court on Tuesday Sir Hora- io Lloyd had a case before him in which Edward Davies, contractor and builder, Lixwm, sued W Conwv Bell, estate agent, Bodrhyddan, Rhuddlan, for;elo 12s for building materials supplied. Mr Elford Roberts, Shotton, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Pierce Lewis, Rhyl, for the defendant. The defendant, who had pleaded the Statute of Limitations, said he would not have done so if he had felt that he ought to pay the claim.—Mr Roberts Do yon think it is an honest defence to plead the Statute?—The defendant: That is a matter I leave to my legal adviser.—Mr Lewis said he would take the responsibility.—His Hon- our considered that the claim was not proved, and gave judgment for the defendant.
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St. Asaph. I' I)TS POSE D.-AVE regret to report that Mr Henry Jones, butcher, is indisposed. SOCIAL.—The social in aid of the Church Heating Fund is announced for the 27th inst. TONTINE SO(-ITETY.-It is pleasing to note that 14 additional members have been added to the Tontine list, bringing the total to 80. The Society is making excellent progress. \YESL EY AS IS 1\ f.-A social was held in con- nection with the AYesleyans, on Thursday, with the object of raising further funds for the erection of the new chapel, which will seat 230, together with a schoolroom to hold 120, and a vestry to accommodate 40. CONSERVATIVE DINNER.—Last evening, the annual dinner in connection with the Con- servative Club was held at the Plough. Ab- sence from home of several well-known speak- ers was against the gathering in many ways, but a very enjoyable time was spent. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. On Monday evening a meeting was held, followed by a social, for the purpose of taking steps to form a Liberal Club and Association. Mr J. P. Jones presided. It was decided to form a club, and the secretary announced that 94 names had been received as members, and there were prospects of a total of 120 being reached. RECORD SALMON OF THE SEASON.—The Irish rivers having been running out of con- dition on several occasions, but some fine sal- mon have been killed. In the Glenmore waters of the Blackwater Colonel Simpson has taken
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The Health and Sanitary Condition of Denbigh. The Recent Epidemic of Measles. The Birth and Death Rate. THE annual reports of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Collins Lewis) and the Sanitary Inspector (Mr H. Lee Jones) of the borough of Denbigh, have just been issued, and both bear excellent testimony to the health and sanitary condition of the town. The Medical Officer states that the general health of the borough has been remarkably good, proof of which is given in the fact that the total number of infectious diseases notified during the year was 8. as compared with 46 in 1904, and 90 in 1903. This exceptionally small number justified the assumption that the town was already reaping the benefit of the new drainage system. The eight cases included three of scarlet fever, one of diphtheria, two of erysipelas, and one of enteric. Proceeding, he states the new water supply from Llwyn Issa was to be welcomed in the lwrougli, and it was hoped that it would prove a more effi- cient and satisfactory supply than that which the town had hitherto enjoyed. The measles epidemic, which broke out in early autumn, was of a mild character, three deaths result- ing, one from pneumonia, and the other from convulsions. Measles was an infectious disease liable to be icconipanied by complications. That they were so few in this epidemic was to be attributed to the fact that parents were beginning to recognise that care of the child in the early and later stages of the disease was important. The number of births registered during the year was 147 (84 males and 63 females), as compared with 174 in 1904. and 136 in 1903. This was equivalent to an annual birth rate of 22.82 compared with 27.2. the annual birth rate for England and Walea for the year 1905. The number of deaths having occurred within the borough was 181, as com- pared with 184 in 1904, and 147 in 1893; and of these 89 took place in public institutions, In this total of 181 are included—84 who died at the Asylum (including one from the district), and five at the Infirmary (including four from the district). This left a total of 94 deaths in the liorough proper. This nunrber, calculated on the poulation of 6,439. was equivalent to an annual death rate of 14.59 per 1000, as compared with 17.79. the average for the years 1900-1904; and with 15.2 the average rate for England and AVales during the year. There were 12 deaths from pneumonia, nine from bronchitis, eight heart disease, seven from phthisis (consump- tion), and five deaths resulted from cancer and other malignant diseases. The borough was to be congratulated on its low death rate. The Sanitary Inspector's Report. The Sanitary Inspector, in his annual report, states that the system of drainage completed in the early part of the year has undoubtedly asserted itself in tangible form, the number of infectious diseases notified during the year being highly satisfactory. The sanitary condi- tion of the ljorougli continued to progress sat- isfactorily, 55 premises having been re-drained on the latest sanitary nrinciples. A decided local improvement has been made with respect to, the Henllan drainage. A thorough system of sewers and a reliable water supply were the two great requirements to place a district in a sound sanitary bas-is. What with its healthy situation. ite, very beautiful surroundings, and historical associations, the place justified a good share of patronage from the visiting pub- lic. The courts and back premises were periodically visited, and improvement con- tinued to be noticed. Still there was much to be desired from owners and occupiers of some of the poorer dwellings. Many of the dwellings for the work- ing and labouring classes were old and struc- turally defective. The owners of such premises contrived to keep them in habitable condition with the least possible expenditure. A large number of these could be made fit for human habitation, and remedies should lie strictly enforced to place them in a. good state of sani- tary repair. Failing this, they should be de- molished and new dwelling., ei-e-oteit in their place. Seventeen new houses had been erected during the year, but few of these were within the reach of the people who would be displaced by the closing of insanitary houses. To meet the demands of such people, dwellings were required at annual rentals of from Bo to B10. The effect of better housing would be to induce better habits, both morally and physically, amongst the occupants Twenty-six milk sam- pies were analysed during the year, and one sample was found to be deficient in cream. »
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a beautiful fish of 451b.—the finest rod-killed salmon of the present season—and the Bishop of St. Asaph has killed three salmon scaling 481b. in the Kilberry section of this river. DANCE.—It is pleasing to note that the vicars are not against dancing, and that they are entering into the pleasures of the young people in a manner which is worthy of recog- nition. In past years, the young people have held dancing classes in a room attached to an hotel, but this year they have been allowed the use of the schoolroom, and on Tuesday evening, a "long n-ght" was held, which was of a very successful character. THE COMMON.—It cannot be said that the Parish Council do not take an interest in the Common. At the meeting on Monday night, reference was made to several matters connect- ed with it, and on Tuesday afternoon Dr Davies might have been seen personally superintend- ing arrangements with the Common. No less than £ 4 has recently been obtained for gravel from the Common, and the balance in hand at the present time amounts ta jB6 5s 5d. not an insignificant sum to start the levelling with.