The Rhyl Advertiser

HHYL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. The monthly meeting of the Commissioners was held at the Boardroom, Town Hall, on Monday last, the 7th inst. In the absence of the Chairman (who, ive are sorry to hear, is in ill-health;, J. luylor, :Esq., was voted to the chair. The following- members were also present—Major Penn, Dr Wolstenholme, S. Perks, Esq., Messrs AV. Morris, A. Jones. E. V. Jor.cs, R. D. Roberts, J. Lloyd, Jonah Lloyd, J. Roberts (Queeu-street), J. Griffith, E. Vaughan, W. Hackforth. THE MINUTES of the last monthly meeting1 were read by the Clerk and Mr 11. D.Huberts moved, and the Rev Dr Butter- ton seconded, that they be confirmed. Mr W. Morris would like to make one or two re- marks regarding the sewerage works. There is an item of £ 200 put down for quantities. The Clerk It has to come before the committee before being finally disposed of. Mr Moiris thought that the contractors could easily draw out quantities for sewerage works it was not as if they were going to erect a large mansion, where there were so many details. The engineers were naming a large sum. The Chairman remarked that it would have to come before the Board for confirmation. Mr Perks wished to know whether it would come before the Board or the committee. The Clerk I have called a meeting of the com- mittee three times. The matter certainly will have to come before the Board before it is finally settled. Mr J. Fielding would propose the minutes be con- firmed, with the exception of that part relating to the bill of quantities. The Clerk said he had written to the engineers to know whether the 5 per cent included the costs for the bill of quantities, when they replied that would require an additional commission of 11 per cent on the quantities. Major Penn seconded Mr Fielding s proposition, and the minutes were confirmed. TOWN HALL COMMITTEE. This committee met Sept. 5th, Mr J. R. Jones pre- siding. The architect's account was under discussion, and the Clerk was instructed to call his attention to several items in his bill. The prices for weighing were as follows :-Manure, Id per load; waggons, 4d per load goods, 3d per load, The Clerk was ordered to procure a new water supply for the Fish Market. „ Mr S. Perks thought the Fish Market should be taken into consideration. The present condition of the market was almost dangerous to the stall holders. The place was hardly fit for ladies to stand in-es- pecially when it was bleak and cold. Mr Fielding would like to be informed whether the hall-keeper received perquisits in addition to his sal- ary The Clerk Yes. Mr Fielding understood the hall-keeper was ap- plying for an advance, therefore the matter should be considered be;ore they gave an advance to him. Mr Roberts (Queen-street), said that if the fur. ther door of the fish market were closed it would be all right. The minutes were then confirmed. SANITARY COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on the 7th Sept., Mr E. P. Jones in the chair. Drainage at Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12, Water-street, had been post- poned till after the season. Nuisance in Church- street-Seven days notice was given to the owner to remedy same. A nuisance at Queen's-court was also reported, 14 day's notice being given to the owner to abate it.—The report was confirmed. ROAD COMMITTEE. This committee met Sept. 4th, Mr W. Morris was iu the chair. The Gas Company's account of 140 8s was examined and found correct. A letter was read from Mr David Jones, West Parade, with reference to the building at the back of his premises, but the Board still adhered to their resolution that it could not bo let as a cottage. The builder's attention was called to the two new houses on the East Parade. ltI,. Reynolds had converted his workship into as- sembly rooms, contrary to the plans submitted to the Surveyor. The license to sell petroleum oil was re- fused to Mr Fazakerley, Sussex-street. Mr Reynolds said that, in respect to his room he did not see why he should be picked out as the only one breaking the bye-laws. There were other mem- bers of the Board breaking the bye-laws as well as him. He should object to it being put upon the minutes. The Chairman You are not the only one. The "ibig boy has been up as well as the little man." (Laughter).—The report was adopted. VALUATION COMMITrEE. Mr E. P. Jones presided at a meeting of the above committee, held Sept. 1st. Several appeals were heard and disposed of.-Confirmed. SANITARY COMMITTEE. Another meeting of this committee was held 24th Sept., at which Mr E. P. Jones presided.—The open drain, in Ernest-street.—The order to lay down new pipes was cancelled, in consequence of the new sew- erage work.—Mr Cox had instructed the Board to carry on drainage works on his j>remises, wdiich was being done.— Mr Dennell had, by letter, promised to remove the pigs from his premises.—Mrs Joy had removed her pigs, and sold the manure to the Board at 2s 6d per load. ROAD COMMITTEE. At another meeting of this committee, Mr W. Morris in the chair, a letter was received from Mr John Davies, solicitor, Denbigh, foffering to pay a moiety of the claims for the repairs of Abbey-street; but the Board declined to go into the matter. Mr Fielding wished to ask the Clerk whether the Abbey-street case had been settled The Clerk: It is to come on for hearing at the County Court. Mr Fielding hoped they would not go without the services of a professional man. Mr Jonah Lloyd said that he was in a way con- nected with Abbey-street. He would, for his own part, move that it be re-considered, as he should wish to have it settled peaceably. He believed that if it would be taken to Court, it would fall through. Dr Wolstenholme said the case only fell through on technical terms—not on its merits, as the Clerk was able to hold to the merit of the case. He would add, that they had every confidence in their Clerk; and at the same time, he would move that services of a pro- fessional man be obtained. Mr Reynolds thought they were acting unfair to- wards the people in Abbey-street. They had offered to meet the Commissioners half way-to pay half the expense. It was their duty, as guardians of the pub- lic purse, to see that the ratepayers' money was not squandered, and not to rush in law for the sake of trying a point. He would propose that they do not go on with the case. Dr Wolstenholme's resolution to have a professional man was carried. COMPENSATION. At a meeting of the Town Hall Committee, Sept 13th, Mr T. Ellis in the chair, Mr Peter Edwards: Abbey-street, applied to the Board for the sum of X2 loss he had sustained while doing some work for the Board. The committee granted the sum. The sum of f- 13 5 was offered in full discharge of the architect's claim against the Board. Mr Fielding could not see why they should give 40s to a man because his scaffolding gave way--he should look after his business. Dr Wolstenholme also thought it very strange that he should be paid compensation, when he took the work at his own risk. Mr Fielding moved, and Dr Wolstenholme second- ed, that the minutes be confirmed, leaving out the 40s it was put to the meeting and lost, and the or- iginal resolution was confirmed. ELECTION COMMITTEE. A meeting was held on the 13th Sept., at which 71ajor Penn occupied the chair. The matter of an amended system in the mode of the election of mem- bers of the Board was gone into, but it was adjourned for further consideration on account of the absence of Dr Wolstenholme. The Clerk, at the same time, was requested to ascertain the costs of a new bill.—The report was adopted. ROAD COMMITTEE. Sept. 17th, Mr W. Morris presiding. Plans of the new houses on the East Parade were before the com- mittee and, after an explanation from Mr A. Jones, and the Surveyor, they were approved of.—Dr Wol- stenholme and Mr J. Roberts (Queen-street), were appoiuted to report as to new lamps in various parts of the town. -Confirmed. THE FORESHORE. At a meeting of this committee, Major Penn pre- siding, a dispute had arisen between Mr R, Jones, Mr John Williams, and the Foreshore Committee, as to the quantity claimed by the Board Mr Fielding said he was a member of the commit- tee but he wanted to know what they really were buying, so as not to make a foolish expenditure of the money. Mr Perks wished to know whether there was any power to deal finally in the matter. The Chairman remarked that all things were going on first rate, and would be settled shortly. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr Perks presided at a meeting of this committee, when the Clerk's cash account was examined, and found correct. The Chairman and Clerk of the Board were authorized to fix the seal to the morigage of £4741 from the Prudential Assurance Co., and that Messrs Gold Edwards and Weston, solicitors, be em- ployed to complete the proceedings. Mr Perks would like to draw the attention of the Board to the efficient manner in which the rates were collected. (Hear, hear.) Something like X1300 had been collected in the month of September. However Rhyl may be progressing, their finances were shown to be in a healthy state. The Clerk asked leave to go, as he had to attend the Revising Barrister's Court at Rhuddlan, upon which the Surveyor took his place. ELECTION or A COMMISSIONER. Mr Perks begged to propose Mr W. Wynne to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr J. E. Roberts. Mr Wynne had been a member of the Board for several years, and had been a useful one. At the same time he wished to mention that the prac- tice of canvassing for votes for candidates was not al- together the thing. Sometimes a good candidate came late, and it was rather difficult for them to vote when they had promised to someone else. Major Peliu seconded Mr Perks. Mr Fielding proposed Mr N. Custigan. in the first place, because he stood the highest on the list of defeated candidates; and secondly, because he be- lieved him to be a very shrewd man, and, above all other things, he was not a great talker. It would only be a graceful act to elect him, as he was the highest on the list. Mr J. Lloyd, Royal Hotel, seconded the motion. Mr R. D. Roberts proposed Mr A. W. Merridew. He had some experience with Mr Merridew, and he could say he was in every way fitted to fill the im- portant office of Commissioner. Mr E. Vaughan seconded. The Chairman then took the voting, which was as follows :—Mr Wynne, 9 Mr Costigan, 4 Mr Mer- ridew, 4. Mr Wynne was declared elected. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT was read and passed. The following is a copy: — To the Chairman of the Commissioners. SIR,-I have the honour to submit my monthly re- port of new buildings, Works, &c, Xew Buildings.—New house on site of No 34, for Mr John Middleton, approved of conditionally.— Aquarium-street: six dwelling-houses, two stables, and coach-house, approved of conditionally.—13, High-street shop front, &c., for Mr Fred. Jones.— Warren-street: three dwelling-houses. 16, Church-street.—The sanitary works required on I these premises have been carried out. Di-(iinage. -Drainage and other works on the Wood- lands completed. Russell-road crossing completed. —Back-road leading to South Kinmel-street: six- inch drain taken up and a nine-inch drain laid down with manhole, opposite Mr Oldfield's new buildings. r 3, East Parade.Plan of new house for Dr Girdle- stone received this morning.—I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant. < ROBT. HUGHHS. The signing of cheques concluded the business.

THE REVISION COURT. A LONG LIST OF OBJECTIONS BY THE RHYL TORIES. Mr Langford Foulkes, the revising barrister for the county, held his court for the revision of the list of voters for the district of Rhyl, which include the out- lying villages of Prestatyn, Gwaenysgor, Meliden, Dyserth, and Rhuddlan, at the Commissioners' Board Room on Saturday last. During the early part of the proceedings the room was filled, such a thing not being known in Rhyl at a revision Court before. The Liberals made over 130 claims, against which the Tories lodged nearly 70 objections, and the hearing of some of the cases caused no little amusement. Mr. William Davies, solicitor, and Mr P. Mostyn Williams agent, with Mr James Davies as "objector general," supported the Liberal claims and objections, Mr T. Roberts, solicitor, Mold, Mr M. R. Partington, agent, with Mr Keyzar doing the same duty as Mr James Davies, representing the Tories. Edward Amos, freeholder, was objected to by the Tories, but his vote was allowed. William Davies, 151, Wellington Road, was objec- ted to by the Tories. A change in the number of his house was made, and his vote was allowed. The Liberals were successful in their objection to the claim of Thomas Coxhead, the Woodlands, who claimed a vote for a freehold house. David Davies, Bromfield, Mold, claimed in respect of freehold houses in Wellington Road, to which the Tories objected. As he did not appear the objection was sustained. The Tories objected to David Davies, Freelands, who claimed in respect of freehold property in Mill Bank. The claim was allowed. James Dowell, Wellington road, claimed in respect of freehold property, was objected to by the Tories, but the vote was sustained. Robert Edwards, Pentir, Bangor, claimed in respect of freehold property in Kinmel street, also David Edwards, Conway, likewise claimed for property in Wellington Road,and to both the Tories were unsuc- cessful in their objection. Richard Edwards, 6, Plastirion Terrace, was objec- ted to by the Tories. He claimed his vote for freehold house in succession and was allowed. Owen Edwards, 1, Bath street, was struck out because he did not attend. John Evans, 7, Bodfor street, and William Evans, Crescent road claimed, and were objected to by the Tories, but their votes were allowed. The name of Franklin Bennett Fielding was struck out because he did not attend to answer the objections lodged by the Liberals. William Davies, 151, Wellington Road, Thomas loulkes, 27, Abbey street, Joseph Foulkes, 4, Water street, and John Griffiths, 8, Bedford street, were all objected to by the Tories, but in each case the vote was allowed. Edwin Gratton, New Inn, was objected to by the Liberals, and his vote disallowed. Paul Fowler, Mold, and John Griffiths, Bangor, were disqualified through not attending to prove their claim. T. Harvey Griffith's name was placed on the occu- pier s list. A KNOTTY POINT.-Ricliarcl Griffiths, 36, High Tf6 <? -U,ni0<^ a Y°te as a freeholder in respect of pro- perty which he occupied, and was objected to by the Tories. He produced the contract for the purchase of the house, which was dated July, 1877.—Mr Ro- berts read over the document and said that the clai- mant did not come into possession and enjoyment of the property until the end of February, and conse- i JieJCnould. not qualify this year.—Mr Davies c0j.i.i •>that in equity Mr Griffiths was fairly entitled to vote, and read clauses from the Act bearing on the POint.-Tbe barrister allowed the vote.-Mr Roberts: Then I shall appeal. -His Honour Appeal as much as you like, you can't alter the law. T V -^u™phrey Hanmer, was objected to by the J™ rr • objection was withdrawn, f objected to the claim of Edward Mill- warcl, of Abergele, who owned property in High-at. Vote allowed. LIBERALS CAUGHT.—The Liberals objected to Onaries bahsbury Mainwaring and Reginald Kynas- ton as there "were three votes for one 4-i?US"vr Copner Wynne Edwards appeared for the Messrs Mainwarings and produced the deeds for the conveyance of the property, and said they (tne two Mainwaring's) had been on the register for the last ten years.—Mr Davies read sections of the Act, which forbid the division of property for the purpose of multiplying i e.V<l eontended that as the house was not tenanted there was no clear gain of £ 10 annually oulP r.ent issuing, and for which the votes stood. barnster said the votes were good, and Mr Edwards applied for costs as he had come from Den- bigh for the purpose. After a little discussion His Honour allowed 22 2s. THE TORIES PAYING DEARLY.-The Tories objected to the name of William Parry, Penygroes, Car. .9 narvou, remaining on the list. He was an old voter, and the agents did not seem to question hlV1U?>lification' — ^avies applied for costs. xe thought a visit to the sea-side a sufficient recompense for the trouble he was put to, but his Honour thought otherwise and awarded the I sum of 91 5s. NOT WORTH A VOTE.—Richard Jones, grocer. High street, claimed as a freeholder and was objected to by the Tories.-Mr Roberts; What is the value of your house in rent annually ?-Claimant: £ 30.—Have you any mortgage on it P—Yes; £ 600.—What rate of in- terest do you pay?—Five per cent. £ 30 a year. —Then your aredisqualified.—Mr Davies Tell the re- vising barrister how much a yearyou would let it for? Claimant: £ 30.—Mr Davies: Why the property is situated in the best part of the town.—Mr Rowlands (assistant overseer): He is rated at X32, and under the new assessment it will be -045, and he is appealing against it, that is the reason he wants to keep down the value. The rate books were produced and Mr Davies said-The man is not worth a vote, in which remark His Honour concurred and struck out the name. A SIMILAR CASE.— William Jones, Penycefudy, claimed in respect of house and land he owned. The rories objected. Mr Roberts What is the annual value of the property ?—Claimant: Five pounds.— Have you a mortgage on it ?—Yes X I Oo.-How much interest do you pay ?—Five pounds a year.—After a little conversation the claim was disallowed. LTNSUCCESSFUL OBJECTIoxs.-The Tories objected to the following claims, but in each case they were un- aiiecessful :-Joseph Brooks, Glan Aber; William Burrows, Abbey street; James Copping, Ffynnon- groyw road Frederick Dalton, Water street; Walter Daniels, Silverdale, North Staffordshire; Lemuel Hughes, Water street, Roger Hughes, Abbey street; Edward Hughes, Belle vue terrace John Hughe, Pen-y-bont, Bangor; James Hughes, Millbank John Jones, Liverpool house, St. Asaph; David Jones, West Parade, Thomas Jones, 150, Wellington road; John Lloyd, 18, Church street; Henry Parry, 13, Bed- ford street; Wm. Pendleton, Vale road John Thomas, 11, Queen street; Edward Vaughan, Windsor street; Peter Williams, Vaughan street William Williams, 55, West Parade Edward Lloyd Williams, 14, West Parade John Williams, Greenfield, Holywell. The same party were successful in their objections to R. P. Jones, Llanddulas C. W. Jones andR. Ll. Jones, Cwybr bach John Jones, 53, West Parade Edward Jones Pwllcorsog; Thomas Lewis, 16, Water street; William Morgan, Wellington road; John Read, Bir- mingham j Thomas Williams, 3, Water street; John Williams, 75, Wellington road; Robert Williams, Garston Henry Williams, Abergele. The objection to the claim of James Taylor was withdrawn. LIBERAL OBJECTIONS.—The Liberal party success- fully sustained the following objections:—Thomas Hughes, Plastirion terrace; G. W. Sherratt, and F. W. W. Sherrett, Wrexham and withdrew objections to Elijah Grocutt, and J. F. Keyzar. OVERSEER'S OBJECTIONS.—The overseers had objec- ted to the claim of Timothy Morgan Owen, who claimed a vote as occupier his vote was lost. There was some amusement at this gentleman's name being called over. The overseers objected to Joseph Wil- liams, gas office, as the Gas Company rented the house and paid the rates.—His honour allowed the vote, and said it was as good as any that came before him. This concluded the business of the court.

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Asaph Union was held 01 Thursday last,at the Board-room, St. Asaph. The attendandance was large, owing to Mr Gee's motion coming on for discussion. There were present: B. W. Wynne, Esq., (chairman), W. M. Clarke, Esq. (vice-chairman) Rev. J. Pu, li, Llansannan; Rev R. H. Howard, Wigfair: Townshend Mainwaring, Esq., Galltfaenan W. P. Jones, Esq., Rhyl; P. W. Yorke, Esq.; Messrs E. P. Jones, T. Winston, Rhyl; E. W. Gee, Robert Davies, R. Knowles, Denbigh; J. Lloyd, St. Asaph J. Pierce, Rhuddlan T. Morgan, Cwm T. Lloyd, Llansannan; Foulkes, Llanefydd; T. Sleight, Dyserth J. Hughes, Prestatyn R. Ll. Jones, Llandulas; J. Jones,Tremeirchion; J.Roberts, Geinas H. Kerfoot, Abergele.

THE CHILDREN. The master and mistress appeared before the Board, with the children, who were reported well, and one Guardian remarked that they presented a very pleasing appearance. MASTER'S nOOK. The number of paupers in the house is 117, corres- ponding week, last year, 106; increase, 11 number of vagrants relieved since last Board day, 100 corres- ponding period last year, 66; increase, 34.—He applied for several articles, shoes, boots, &c., which were allowed. The mistress (Miss Jones) was allowed a week's holiday. STATISTICS. The calls were as follows: —John Jones, tllO; Edward Jones, £ 90; Robt. Roberts, £ 60.—Out-door relief for the past fortnight as follows:—John Jones, JE111 Os. 3d.; Robert Roberts, £ 61 10s. Balance due to the treasurer of the union, Y,1831 12s. Id. REPAIRS IN THE HOUSE. The chairman said six tenders had been sent in. They were Mr. Samuel Powell, £ 200; Mr. Frimstone, £ 175 Mr. J. M. Powell, 9170; Mr. John Davies, £ 177 Mr J. Jones, £ 173 Mr John Jones, Bronwylfa, St. Asaph, £ 165.—Mr Gee begged to propose the recom- mendation of the committee be adopted by the Board, accepting the lowest tender.—Mr Mainwaring seconded the proposition.—The work is to completed in two months. MAINTENANCE. John Edwards, currier, Denbigh, appeared before the Board, and said he was quite unable to give anything towards his parents, as he was in ill-health, and was in debt.—The Chairman: I think you could afford a shilling a week, as you say you earn at an average 16s. per week—Mr Robert Davies stated that the man was in debt, owing to his master grant- ing money in advance.—Mr J. Roberts, thought they should take the man's evidence he says he earns 16s. per week.—Mr Morgan proposed that he contri- bute Is. per week:—Mr R. Davies proposed that he be excused from contributing. The amendant was put when 4 voted for it, and 13 against it,the orginal resolution being carried. John Jones, Tregeiriog, Llangollen, wrote to the Board, that it was much as he could do to keep his family of nine children, let alone his father.—Order made for Is. 6d. A letter was received from Humphrey Jones, Abraham's Lane, Denbigh, informing the Board that he was unable to pay anything to the keep of his mother, Ann Jones, as he was out of work himself.— The matter was deferred for further enquiries. Two brothers, Thomas and John Bartley, working at Manchester—wrote to the Guardians, remarking that they would most gladly assist their father if they had work.—Deferred. Margaret Edwards, 2, Abbey street, Rhyl, said she could not pay 2s. a week in support of her mother in-law while her husband only sent her 7s. per week. —Order made to continue the 2s. Mr Hugh Pierce, clerk to the Llanrwst Union, recommended the removal of a pauper from their Union to St. Asaph.—-The rccomsndation was adopted. TOO HARD UPON HIM." John Durkin, a native of the Emerald isle, appeared before the Board, saying that he would sooner keep his mother, than be "humbugged about paying a Is. a week. He considered it unfair of Mr Grimsley to come upon him with a summons without notice.— The clerk remarked that at the last magistrates' meeting their worships made an order of Is. 6d. per week on Durkin and his brother.—The chairman asked the applicant whether he was willing to keep his mother, to which he replied he was, but he would not pay a halfpenny of the 10s. cost which were im- posed upon him, not if he went to goal. The Board recomended that he keep his mother.

THE COLLECTION OF THE RATES.—MR GEE'S MOTION CARRIED. The Chairman said he would read the report of the Finance committee as follows:—"The committee, after giving the above subject full consideration, beg to report to the Board of Guardians that they are of opinion that it would be desirable to appoint three collectors to act for the district arranged below and at the salaries named, to come into operation on the 26th March, 1880. Abergele district-acreage, 45,487; rateable value, X47,994 salary, LIIO. Rhuddlan district.—acreage, 12,762 rateable value, £ 51,911; Salary, £ 110; Denbigh district,—acreage, 37,643 rateable value, X62,900 salary, £ 120." The Chairman Will any one move the adoption of the report ? Mr Gee I move the adoption of the report of the Finance Committee. Mr Robert Davies I second it. Mr Roberts (Geinas) understood when the matter was left in the hands of the Finance Committee, that they would show them some of the machinery upon which they were going to work but they had not and he questioned whether their machinery would act. If it was the reduction of the rates they wers going in for, he would be willing to support them. But when he looked at the radical, dogmatic way they carried on things he was disgusted. (Disap- probation.) He would move an amendment—"That a meeting or vestry should be called to take the ratepayers vote upon the subject." Mr Sleight seconded Mr Roberts' proposition. They were taking the entire power out of the hand of the ratepayers altogether, and putting it in the hands of the Guardians. The Wrexham Union were adopting the same system, but still they gave notice of it to the ratepayers. He must say this—that he did not believe the work that the committee have put down could be done by three collectors, and he was quite certain that the collectors would be there applying for an increase in their salaries. (Hear,hear) Mr P. W. Yorke thought it was folly to invite each parish to call a meeting. They had been doing nothing but dilly-dallying it was quite time they should come to some decision. He knew what it would be when they would have meetings in the parshes-the assistant overseers would try and in- duce the Guardians to keep them as they were the less of such petty parish vertries the better. He knew they would save about zC400 and if Ruthin Union could do it, why not St Asaph ? He strongly objected to delaying the matter any further. Mr R. Ll. Jones thought the amendment scarcely in order. Their friend, Mr Gee, hadmade out a clear statement, and because that it was a radical change, it was charged as a political stigma. Mr Sleight: I did not mean the use of the word in that sense. Mr Roberts: I stand to it its is nothing else but a bit of Radical-(Cries of "chair, chair.") Mr Jones continuing-I think it would be useless to call a meeting. Mr E. P. Jones agreed that the matter should be deferred. He felt as anxious as any one to reduce the rates. But at their end of the Union he thought they could not do better than the present system. Nine years ago the rate was 3s. in the pound; now it was only Is. 8d. owing to the efficient manner the rates were collected. He was inclined to leave well alone for awhile. He had observed that the Wrexham Union had consulted the ratepayers in the different parishes, to ascertain their views on the subject, before they finally settled the matter, and he thought they should have the opinion of the ratepayers before going into the change. (Hear, hear.) Mr W. M. Clarke concurred that the matter should be well considered first, but at the same time he sup- ported the adoption of the committee's report. The chairman said he had a much higher opinion of the judgment of the Guardians as to the collection of the rates, and should certainly support the report of the committee. Mr See was supristd that they brought the amwud. ment that day; thev had tWo -r consider the matter. Mr E P Jones't0 something about a vestry meeting °nCe Mr L. P. Jones I never brought it before t'i« Boar dbut at the committee. tae Bo?iGeCTTCOntUSnff-:WeI1' mooted before the BoaiJ. He could not see why they should brino- th« runen^aent to day. [Mr Roberts —I still-The cliuir- u n ? 0 -^e tiiought it was very unfairly brought forward. If they would adjourn the mat cr for another six months, the presentJ collectors would only have 12 months to consider what to do whde if they adopted the motion now they would have 18 months. (Hear hear.) The chairman said he would put the vote to the meeting. The reuslt was as follows For the amendment 12 Against Xlie chairman gave his casting vote in favour of tho motion, and it was declared carried amidst applause, This concluded the public business of the Board.

RHYL. Several letters and news paragraphs, with two ar- ticles, all of which are in type, are crowded out. THE Calvinistic Methodists of Clwyd-sfcreet Chapel will hold tiieir anniversary meeting next month. WELSH WESLEYANS.—The annual preaching meet- ing in connection with the Welsh \Ycslernn" oÎ this town was held in Brunswick Chapel, on Sunday and Monday last. The order of services were as follows Sunday—10 a.m., Rev. W. H. Evans, Llanrwst • •> p.m., Rev. D.Jones (Dewi Mawrth), Denbigh; (j p.m., Mr Enms ad Mr Jones. Monday—10 a.m Rev. Hugh Hughes, Mold 2 p.m., Rev. Hugh Jones, Chester; 6 p.m., Mr Hug-hes and Mr Jones The sermons were powerful and full of truth, and listened to with great attention. The concretions were large, especially so in the evenings. Collections were made at the various services, and the handsome sum of £ 35 was realized. WE are sorry to learn that the respected Chairman of the Commissioners, Mr J. Rhydwen Jones, is in ill-health, and has been obliged to seek a change of air. We hope he may soon "recover, and be able to fulfil his various engagements. MR. T. HASELDINE (late of the Promenade Band) has been appointed musical director of the Winter Gardens. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.-On Tuesday evening, Mr J. S. H. Evans, Voryd Lodge, whilst returning home was thrown out of his trap near the Winter Gardens, but fortunately received no serious injury, and Wi!5 able to be returned to his home on Wednesday. EARLY CLOSING.—Several of the principal drapers of our town have agreed to close their establishment at seven o'clock in the evening during the winter months. Messrs Steer & Co., wine merchants, High street, also announce that their stores and retail es- tablishment will be closed at 7-15 during the winter months, except on Saturday, when they will close at 8-30. RHYL LITERARY INSTITUTE.—A meeting of the old committee was held in the Institute on Tuesday evening last the Rev. Dr. Butterton, J.P., presiding-. The business was of a very pleas.int nature, viz., to destroy the bond which the committee had entered into with the xVorth and South ^Vales Bank for the debt that remained prior to the Commissioeers taking over the Institute. Most of the money had been col- lected by the worthy Doctor and Mr S. Perks, and the committee expressed their sense of the labours of the first-named gentleman by according him an un- animous and hearty vote of thanks, for which the doctor very appropriately thanked them, remarking that, though compelled to rcdinguish the duties of the presidency, he should ever feel a deep interest in the progress and prosperity of the Institute.—The inme compliments were paid the hon. treasurer, Mr W. E. Smalley, and the lion secretary, Mr R. S. Peet, both of whom suitably acknowledged the vote.—The sec- retary informed the committee that Mr Winston had presented the Institute with a framed steel engraving of the Return of the Lifeboat," being the Art Union prize for 1878 a vote of thanks was at once accorded Mr Winston for his liberality. We may mention that M!r "Wisnton has also presented an engraving of the heir to the Mostyn estate, to the Institution.

ST7 ASAPH. CATHEDRAL SERVICES.—Sunday next, 11 a.m., Ser- vice, Lewis, in C; anthem, "Sing we merrily," (Patten) Hymn (A. & M.) 820.—3.15, Service, Russell, iu A anthem, "Like as a Father," (Hat- ton).-6.1.5, Chants; Hymns (A. & M.) 173, 146, 14 Saccentor, the Rev. W. Morton. Organist, R. A. Atkins, Esq. LAY CLEUICS' CONCERTS.—On Tuesday last the Lay Clerks of St. Asaph Cathedral gave their fifth annual morning and evening concerts, and a more successful musical entertainment it has seldom been our lot to enjoy. The popularity of these concerts (which have now become all institution) may be seen from the following list of patrons, including all the principal families of the city and neighbourhood all of whom attended personally, or were represented at the morn. ing concert:—H. R. Hughes, Esq., Kinmel, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Flint: Lady Florentia Hughes The Very Rev. The Dean and Mrs Bonnor, The Deanery Yen. Archdeacon Foulkes Ven. Arch- deacon Smart; Rev. Canon Jones; Rev. Canon Wynne Edwards The Revs the Vicars of St. Asaph; Rev. D. Edwards, Cefn; Rev R. H. Howard, Wig- fair Ucha'; Mrs and the Misses Hughes, The Palace; Mrs Williams-Wynn, Cefn Sir W. G. Williams, Pengwern Captain and Mrs Pennant, Nantlys G. A. Caley, Esq., and Mrs Caley, Llanerch Captain and Mrs Mesham, Pontryffydd; Major and Mrs Birch, Maes Elwy; Captain and Mrs Garnett, Pias yn Roe R. J. Sisson, Esq., Talardy; Mrs and Misses Chambres, Dolben Mrs and Miss Charubres, Llys- meirchion; T. Mainwaring, Esq., Mrs and Miss Mainwaring, Galltfaenan; Mrs and Mias Taylor, Boderw Dr A. Tumour, Denbigh Professor Hughes, The Palace Mrs Hughes, The Cottage John Or- miston, Esq., Wigfair, &c. &c. The Lay Clerks wero fortunate in securing the services of so eminent a vocalist as Mrs Warren, who is possessed of a voice of surpassing sweetness and brilliancy, and such perfect intonation and finished style, it has seldom been our lot to hear. The beautiful and pathetic rendering of the Lady of the Sea," and the music in the Ave Maria," stamp her as a singer of the highest order. The rest of the songs, &c., falling to her lot were equally well rendered, and, it is needless to say, were enthusiastically appreciated by the audience. Another important and successful item in the programme was the violin solos and accompaniments played by Mr N. S. Van Gruisen, of Liverpool, whose excellent mani- pulation of the violin secured him repeated encores and tended very much towards the success of the con certs. The splendid and brilliant execution displayed by Miss Annie Brown, R.A.M., in the playing of "the difficult pianoforte music which she undertook, was really marvellous, and was the theme of general ad- miration, and must have been a great source of satis- faction to her worthy and respected tutor, R. A. At. kins, Esq. Of Messrs Tomkinson, Lewis, J. M. Powell, Williams, and S. Powell, wo have spoken so often that it is needless to particularize here it is sufficient to say that they, one and all, succeeded in pleasing their hearers, and bearing out their reputa- tion as professional singers. Masters Willie Fowler and Herbert Jones, two of the choir boys, smg with very pleasing taste and manner the sougs which fell to their lot, and did very great credit to the care and trouble bestowed upon them by the Rev W. Moreton, the worthy Succentor of the Cathedral. Mrs Mason, the sister of Mr Morton, rendered very Valuable bel'- vice in the difficult accompaniments of the songs, choruses, etc., and also in the piano and harmonium duetts with Mr Morton, who was, as he always is on these occasions, the life and soul of the wh >!e of the proceedings. Both concerts wece very well attended, the room at the evening concert being crowded to excess and the Hon Sees., Messrs Williams and Tomkinson, are to bo congratulated upon the success attending their efforts.

MARttiAU-E. ROBINSON—HUMPHREYS.—October 5th, by license, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lambeth, London, by the Rev. T. Chope, John Robinson, Head-master of the Yorkshire Society's School, London, and Pen- y-Bryn, St. Asaph, to Eleanor Maria (Nellie), youngest daughter of Mr A. Humphreys, of Rhyl. DEATHS. JONES. On the 7tli iust., Mr. J R. Jones, accountant, Kinmel street, Rhyl, aged 33 years. DAVIEs-On the 9th inst., Thomas Alfred, infant son of Mr. Thomas Davies, saddler, Kinmel street, Rhyl, aged 2 years and 3 months.

PAINFUL DEATH AT RHYL. This week it is our painful duty to record the death of Mr John Robert Jones, accountant, of Kinmel- street, Rhyl (son of Rev J. Jones and brother to the Misses Jones, Milliners, Wellington-road). It ap- pears that the deceased went out on Monday night as usual between eight and nine o'clock, and Mrs Jones and a relative waited for his return, but finding- no signs of Mr Jones, they retired to rest between two and three in the morning". The servant was called about half-past six, and on her going to the back yard, she discovered Mr Jones lying in the entry on his side, quite dead. Great sympathy is felt for the family, who are highly respected in our town-

-===--= Chairman was strongly in favour of £ ging for admission. the P ^T' ^ones sa^ as ^onS as they engaged th f r^ens they were in honour bound to see j*t no damage was done. Alr Divies proposed that the matter of tickets, c., be left to the committee, which was miani- m«Qsly carried. e ^e. following were added to the executive Qirruttee—Revs. Duncan Macgregor, J. Ogwen flea, B.A., A. Francis, Messrs. S. S. Davies, W. gavies (solicitor), J. D. Ainsworth, J. Griffiths, tiv i 'e^' The original execu- 71 e being the Chairman and Secretary, Messrs. ayloi^ Perks, "r p J0r)egj James Davies and rp -tiasterby. Another meeting will be held on rsday next, at 7 p.m.