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DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. LECTURE.—On Tuesday night, Mn; t.-epondent chapel, Swan-lane, was a wued to excess to hear a lecture on Martin Luther and his Times," by the Rev Dr Rees, of Liverpool. THE VOLUNTEERS.—ON Saturday, the volunteers drilled at the armory, and to-night (Saturday) they will assemble for a march out, it being the first route march of the seasou. WBSLEVAN SERVICES.—The Welsh Wesleyans, according to their usual custom, held watch night services in Pendref Chapel, on Friday evening. There was a. large congregation. None of the other Noncon- formist sects seem to have observed the occasion. FORTHCOMING BALL.—The non-commissioned officers of the volunteers and yeomanry have decided to hold their annual ball in a short time hence m the Town Hall. The prices of admission will be increased, and every effort will be made to keep the ball as select as possible. YEW YEAR'S EVE.—On Friday, the bands of music in the town turned out and visited many of the houses of the local gentry. This event, which is usually one of much pleasure seeking, passed off tolerably pleasantly, and there seemed to have been less drunkenness than is nsuai on New Year's Eve. RENT AUDIT DINNER.—The rent audit dinner, on the Erriviatt Estate, was hold la;t week, at the King's Arms Inn, Vale-street, and after business was over the tenants Bat down to a splendid spread, served up in excellent style by Miss and the Messrs Roberts. The health of the much respected landlord was heartily drank. ANNUAL PREACHING MEETING.—On Monday, the Wesleyan Methodists held their annual preaching meet- ing in Pendref Chapel. Denbigh.The preachers included the Rev Mr Powell, one of the oldest preachers in the connection Rev J. Jones;( Vulcan Rev Hugh Jones, late superintendent of the circuit, and the local minister. THE ENGLISH PRESBYTERIANS,—With the commence- ment of the new year the leaders of the above religious body have reviewed the past and made arrangements for the future. Mr Moyes, of the Asylum, has been re- appomted superintendent of the Sunday school, and Mr Walker, National Provincial Bank, secretary. Some of the classes have been slightly re-organised, and other steps taken to promote the efficiency of the school and Cause generally. On reviewing the financial position of the society the officers find that the contributions have beea of a most liberal character. The excursion in the summer which yielded so much pleasure to those who participated therein also left a good balance, which has been placed to the fund for the support of the ministry. At present the congregation worship in the Council Chamber. NEW YEAR'S SERVICES.—On Sunday morning a large congregation gathered at St. Mary's Church. The germoa was preached by the Rev T. W. Vaughan, the discourse being appropriate to the commencement of a new year. The offertory was in aid of the sick and poor of the parish, and a large number of communicants remained.—In the evening the service at St. David's was conducted by the Rev Mr Marsden, whose sermon was of a special character, founded on the words Beloved, I wish abce all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth." The congrega- tion was very much smaller than usual, a goodly portion of the congregation apparently having made up their minds to attend St. Mary's Church. To some persons it is a great objection to attend two different places of worship, and therefore it is to bi expected that if they have a knowledge of the two languages, many of them will attend the new church altogether. WATCH NIGHT SERVICES AT CHURCH.—Hitherto the only reiigious denomination in the town which has held what are generally termed "watch night" services has been the Welsh Wesleyaas. The clergy and leading laymen of the parish, however, considered that the opportunity might be embraced, and somewhat similar services held in the Church with advantage to the Church people of the parish, and, en passant, we may remark that this is only one of the many means the curates are taking to render the work of the Church more efficieat in its character, and her services more popular with the parishioners generally. The service commenced in St. Mary's Church at eleven o'clock on Friday night. The edifice was crowded to excess, it being estimated that there were over one thousand persons present. A goodly number of leading Noncon- formists were in the congregation. The service, which commenced with the singing of a suitable hymn, was conducted by the Rev Robert Jones, Rrv T. W. Vaughan, and Mr Jones, Crown-square; the latter reading the lessons. After evening prayer, the Rev R. Jones earn. to the front of the chancel, and addressed the congrega- tion for about a quarter of an hour. At the close of the address (it being within a few minutes of midnight), the congregation was requested to spend the last few moments of the old year and the first few minutes of the new ia silent prayer to God." Some three or four minutes after the clock had chimed out the hour of midnight, the Rev T. W. Vaughan came forward and congratulated his hearers on being permitted to entor on another year. The past was beyond recall, with all its failures and sins, but the future opened up before them. Let them resolve that, by God's grace, they would live, near to Him, serve, and lore better, and that that year should be the best year they had lived. In this strain he powerfully and effectively addressed the con- gregation for a few minutes, and after the singing of a hymn, this solemn service, which had evidently made a deep impression on many minds, and been appreciated by all, was brought to a close. It is worthy of remark that the decision to hold the service was not arrived at until Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, and, therefore, the means of making it known were very limited, yet the church was crowded, which we thick I may be taken as a gratifying proof that the new church is answering the purpose of its founders, and that the ( services of the church have of late increased in favour with the parishioners generally. SOCIETY FOR THE PROSECUTION OF FELONS.—The annual meeting and dinner of the Society for the Prosecution of Felons, of which Alderman J. Parry-Jones is president, took place at the King's Arms Inn, on Friday. A very excellent repast was served up by the Messrs Roberts. Mr J. Parry-Jones was unable to be present, and Lieut. J. Parry-Jones, who generally takes his place, was unwell, and therefore could not attend. The chair was taken by Mr Whitehouse, Bodfari, and the vice-chairs by Mr Evan Davies, King's Mills; CouDcillor E. W. Gee, Messrs Martin Smith, and Mr G. T. Smith; and the company present included Messrs Henry Joyce, watchmaker; Timothy Armor, Jones, Tyisa Green Moses Parry, Roberts, sen., gar- dener W. Evans, Backrow R. Price Roberts, Thomas Jones, John Edwards, Llanynys; Evans, Park-lane; Hughes, Bodfari; J. Lloyd, Trefnant; Roberts, Gainas; Joseph Whitehouse, F. Foulkes. Kilford; David Jones, Caedrain; J. Chapman, the Vron William Morris, postmaster; Edward Jones, Tremeirchion; B. Holgate, High-street; John Hughes, grocer, Vale-street; D. Parry Williams, John Barker, Edward Roberts. Thomas Ellis, Llewyn, Llanrhaiadr; R. Knowles, shoemaker j Robert Price, Vale-street; Edward Anwyl, Lauent; J. R. Ferguson, Park-street; W. H. Parry, maltster; David Hughes, Red-lane Thomas Davies, David Price, James Wright, Wesley Place; David Evans, the Foundry; Lawrence Williams, Hawke and Buckle; Thomas Roberts, Henllan-street; E. Roberts, Factory Place G. T. Miller, Vale-street; &c., &c.—After dinner the hon. sec., Mr M. Smith, read the accounts, from which it appeared that the balance last year was £5 7s lid, and after paying all the expenses of the year, which had included rewards, printing notices of robberies, &c., there remained on that day a balance of jE6 12s 5d, which was an increase over last year of £1 6s. On the pro- position of W. Morris, the accounts were passed.—The election of the committee then took place. The following were re-elected :—D. Parry Williams, Sidebotham Jones, Edward Roberts, Segrwyd; Hughes, Bodfari; and Edward Anwyl; but as Mr R. Griffiths had left the town, Mr Henry Joyce was, on the proposition of Mr Evan Davies, elected his successor. The following were elected members of the society:—Dr Griffith Roberts, Messrs 3. Pierce, H. Horton, drapers; Joseph Barker, Rev T. B. Ll. Browne, Bodfari; Jones, Farmers' Inn Johnson, Berth Bach J. Ä. Yorko, Vale-street; and W. Hughes. Gatehouse.—The Chairman then gave the usual lcyal and patriotic toasts, which were duly honoured, after which he stated the causes which had prevented Messrs Parry-Jones and Son being present, and proposed the former's health, which was heartily drank. —Mr E. Davies proposed the health of Mrs Parry-Jones sad family, which was also honoured.—The Chairman gave ''the Mayor and Corporation of Denbigh," and the Town and Trade of Denbigh," and with the latter toast coupled the name of Mr W. Morris, who, in replying, considered it a privilege to do so. He exhorted his fellow-tradesmen to show their respect for those that adopted the principle of dealing in the town for every- thing they needed, instead of going elsewhere. He pointed out that all classes should support home trade," and then those that had the burdens of rates, c., to bear, would be able to do so much more easily. Be would not give names, bat there were scores (as he knew it for a painful fact) who went out of town for what they required. Having enlarged on this topic, he alluded to the enterpriseal1 energy displayed by the tradesmen, and referred particularly to the Christmas show, which was a display creditable to the town.—Mr B. W. Gee was then called upon to reply for the corpora- tion, but he said after what had passed he would rather act do so.—The Chairman gave the health of the worth hon. sec. Mr M. Smith, who had for so many years gratuitously performed the work to the great satisfaciion of every member.—Mr Smith replied, and said it gave him pleasure to find bis labours were appreciated, and he should be happy to continue his services for the benefit of the society.—The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated.
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CORPORATION.
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CORPORATION. MONDAY—Present: the Mayor (T. J. Williams, Eliq.), in the chair; Aldermen Evan Pierce, J. Parry-Jones, John Davies, and Thomas Gee; Councillors Thomas Foulkes, E. W. Jee, E. T. Jones, John Lloyd, Evan Thomas, T. G. Lunt, J. Symonds Jones, John Davies, Love-lane; and the officers. Apologies for non. attendance "ere received from Councillors D. Griffiths •ad John INCREASE OF THE SURVEYOR'S SALARY—LONG DIS. CUSSION.—A very long discussion took place on the t abore subject. It was stated that Mr Clough received during last year the sum of .£40 17s. which was £30 I for salary and £10 17s as extras; of which £4 was for the care of the Mold road, but nothing had been paid 1 for the St. Asaph road.—Mr T. Foulkes thought a < fixed salary should be agreed to.—Dr Pierce asked how t much increase Mr Clough required?—Tbe Mayor had s heard that he expected JE60, and five per cent. on I drainage work.—In reply to Mr J. Symonds Jones, the 1 duties of the surveyor were read to the effect that in addition to becoming surveyor of highways he was to ] see that new buildings were supplied with drainage, and attend to the corporation buildings.—Mr Clough 1 the committee had visited the roads at a particularly] dirty time.—Mr John Davies, Love-lane, suggested that I as some of the roads were in a good state, men might be I removed from one district to a worse one.—Alderman Parry-Jones thought that was hardly fair to the men ( who had worked hard to improve their districts.—Mr I Clough said the districts were laid out as fairly as i possible.—Alderman Parry-Jones said the system of having one man for each district worked admirably.— Dr Pierce said they had not to deal with the men, but with the surveyor. The committee had, no doubt, reviewed the roads at a very bad time of the year, J just after a frost, which affected the roads considerably; and he considered that taking it as a whole the state of the surveyor's department was very satisfactory.—Mr Clough wished the Council to bear in mind that besides his out- ] of-door work there were notices to serve, reports tn ] prepare, and Council and committee meetings to attend, which took up much of his time.—Dr Pierce (after Mr Clough had retired) asked if they were in a position to know what the surveyor was worth. He was in favour of paying good officers liberally, and judging from what had been said he had done his work well, but as the matter was of a complicated character he suggested that 1 a committee decide upon the amount of increase, and report to the Council. No doubt the surveyor had far more to do than they imagined.—The Mayor said a committee had met, but as several were absent, and one report|of,,a district had not come in, they could not arrive at any conclusion on the matter.—Mr John Lloyd ( thought the difficulty of arriving at a proper conclusion 1 had been very much simplified by dividing the borough into districts which had been visited. He considered; that it would be far better to give the surveyor a fixed salary, and a resolution that no extras should be allowed. He should propose that the surveyor receive a fixed salary and no extras.—This was seconded by Dr ] Pierce.—Mr John Davies (Love-lane) said they should f bear in mmd that the duties of the surveyor had been] reduced since his appointment. The division of the roads into districts had made the road men responsible for their own district, which was left under their control to a great exteut. This was, no doubt, a very practical way. At the commencement of his term of office Mr Clough. had to pay the men now he only had to sign the state- ment, and the treasurer paid them then he formerly had t to see that no obstructions existed in the streets, but now that duty was discharged by the police, therefore he t considered the duties of the surveyor greatly reduced. J —Mr Lloyd's motion was then put and carried.—The f question of increasing the salaries was bhen considered. 8 —Mr John Davies asked if it was fair to the rate- payers to raise the salary without ascertaining if there was not another person who would do the work for the money now given.—Dr Pierce deprecated parting with a good officer. They had tried Mr Clough, and found that he did the work admirably.—Alderman Davies coincided with those remarks.—The Mayor did not think it wise to change officers. It was generally understood. that the reason Mr John Davies resigned the office of inspector of nuisances was because the salary was too small. —Mr J. Davies: I think you have no right to r bring that forward here, Mr Mayor.—The Mayor I ( think 1 have, it was not told me privately, but it was I told me publicly. I am only illustrating my argument that it was not wise to underpay good officers.—Dr Pierce proposed, and Mr Foulkes seconded, that Mr Clough should have .£45 a year and no extras.—Alder- b man Gee considered that tho surveyor inspector of t nuisances were the two worst paid officers in the corpora- C tion, and he should support the resolution, on the b understanding, that, with a view to finally settle the r question, it be agreed that the salary be increased to .£50 when the Denbigh and Ruthin turnpike road came I, into the hands of the Council.—With the consent of e Dr Pierce the suggestion of Mr Gee was added to the f former's resolution.—Councillor John Davies mentioned s that at Mold one man acted as surveyor, collector of j. rates and tolls, and devoted his whole time to the work p for j-60 per annum. He thought £40 amply sufficient, a and proposed that sum, but he found no seconder.—Mr g Lunt objected to fixiag the sum of £50 when the] Ruthin-road was taken, as that would probably be 1 two years hence, and it was most unbusiness like to do p so. The reference to the £50 was withdrawn, and it d stood thus :—" That the salary of the surveyor of the d highways be .£45 per annum for the future this salary b to cover all work which may be done by the surveyor r in drainage, plans, Corporation buildings, repairs, and fj all other work done by him, in addition to the super- v vision of the highways of the borough." The resolution in this form was carried; but on Mr Clough being called in he objected to it, and said it could not be expected that he should give plans for buildings, b because he was entitled to five per cent. on all the out- v lay.—A member asked would he expect that percentage t on small buildings, say a hurdle and fire engine-house, c which would cost about £ 300.—Mr Clough Certainly, or h I should lose £15 at one stroke. 1 should want percen- t tage on any building over £ 50.—Alderman Parry-Jones: o Why, you could hardly build a pig-stye now for jE50 C (laughter).—Mr Clough said he would agree to give ii plans for all buildings costing £100, but over that a amount he should expect five per cent. commission, or C the Council might build a Town Hall worth several a thousand pounds, and he be expected to do the work A for nothing.—The insertion of a clause in the resolution p to meet Mr Clough's views was about to be made, when o Alderman Parry-Jones strongly protested against it. c They had spent three-quarters-of-an-hour discussing the h question, and it had been settled, and could only be a altered by rescinding the resolution.—Mr Lunt also I strongly objected to it, and said it could not be done.— a Mr T. Gee, however, proposed that the clause be added b as a rider" to the resolution.—Seconded by Mr E. T. li Jones.—Mr Lunt protested that it could not be added as a a rider or in any other way, but at length it was added o to the resolution, which was (entered on the minutes in that form. F LIGHT FOR HENLLAN.—Mr E. T. Jones proposed that si Henllan village be lighted with oil lamps. It could be lighted by paraffin, and the cost of a pillar and lamp would c be £2 5s 6d, and as eight would be required, the light o would cost about a farthing per hour each lamp, and I the trimming, lighting, &c.. about 6d per week per lamp. Ii It was agreed that the village be lighted. Referred to h the committee to carry out the details. t HEALTH OF THE TOWN.—Dr. J. LI. Roberts reported t that during the five weeks ending January 1st, there had t been 8 births and 17 deaths registered. Of the deaths, 2 occurred at the Asylum, and 1 at the Infirmary. The t births were at the annual rate of 13-7 per thousand, as t compared with 35'7 during the previous month and the 1: deaths at the annual rate of 25-7 per thousand, as com- 0 pared with 26'7 during the past month. Six deaths b were uncertified 8 occurred amongst children under five years of age, and 6 amongst adults over 70 years of age. Causes of death all unimportant. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.—Messrs. Price Jones and Co. applied for a license to keep petroleum—36 gallons It in tank and three gallons in the shop. The tank to be in the building in the yard, and the small one at the rear of the shop. Supt. Tudge reported that he could not recommend the building as a fit place to keep petroleum. On the motion of Mr Lunt, it was agreed that the com- mittee inspect and report; Mr T. Gee remarking that he did not see how the license cculd be granted in the face C of the inspector's report.—The Inspector reported that ( the cattle under treatment for foot and mouth disease r were 40 cattle and 120 sheep, which was a decrease.— r The Borough Treasurer reported that there was a balance due to him of £22. the receipts having been £3li, and the payments £339, during the month.—The Surveyor's report showed that it was impossible for Mrs M. A g Roberts to carry out her drainage by using the surface c drain, and it was agreed that the Council.undertake the c work at their own cost. He reported that the owners of t the King's Arms had disregarded his notice for the re- j moval of an old step that caused the water to overflow t into the road. and the Town Clerk was requested to write to Messrs. Roberts in reference to the matter before s legal proceedings were taken.—The Inspector of g Nuisances report presented no feature cf special I interest. r There was no other business. ]
RUTHIN. ! c
RUTHIN. c LITERARY MEETING.—At the literary meeting of the > Baptist denomination held on Tuesday last, there was a a tolerably good attendance. Several excellent recitations readings, and songs were given, and there were some spirited competitions for prizes. Mr T. Pendlebury, of Cefn Coch, acted as president. BoARB OF GUARDIANS.—The meeting of the board was ( held on Monday, when there were presen'—The Rev ( the Warden of Ruthin, in the chair; Mr John Jenkins, ] vice-chairman; Rer J. C. Davies, Derwen; and Messrs John Barber, Henry Grantham, John Hughes (Rhos- < ttreet), Thomas Roberts, J. W. Lloyd J(Brookhouse). T. ( Jones (Rhydycilgwyn), John Hughes (Rhos-street), The master's books showed that there were 70 in the house against 75 last year. and 13 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight. The Mastor reported that 1 the inmates had had their usual Christmas treats, and j thanks were accorded to the following gentlemen who 1 had kindly forwarded Christmas gifts for the inmates:— ( The Bev the Warden, the Mayor (R. G. Ellis, Esq.), i Messrs J. F. Jesse (who sent a large numbe- of rabbits), t B. H. Roberts, clerk to the guardians; W. Edwards, E Hand Brewery; and William Green, junior.—The out- E relief for the fortnight amounted to £123 18s; the t treasurer's balance being £1,934: Os 4d.—It was t unanimously agreed to accept Dr Griffith Wil'iam f Roberts, of Vale-street. Denbigh, as the permanent f deputy to ,Dr Pierce, medical officer of the Llanrhtiadr IE district.—The Assessment Committee disposed of a ( camber of appeals against the rates, bat there werejaone ( spewjeotke. < COAL FOR THE POOR.—For the purpose of augmenting the funds of the Ruthin Coal Club, a concert is to be given in the Assembly Room towards the end of the month. BALL AT PLAS DRAW.—On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Watkin Williams gave a ball at Plas Draw on Q, very extensive scale for the amusement of their servants ancT tenants and their numerous friends. The music was supplied by the Denbigh Volunteer Band, under the able leadership of Mr Richard Evans; and the refreshments, which were of the choicest description obtainable, were supplied by Mrs Jared Jones, confectioner, Vale-street, Denbigh. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The following promotions have been made in the bands of the Ruthin Volunteers:— Brass band, Bugler John Williams to bo lance-corporal; and in the drum and fife band, Edward Davies takes the rank of sergeant; John Price that of corporal; and Albert Lloyd is to be lance-corporal.—To-morrow (Sun- day) the corps parades for the purpose of attending divine service at St. Peter's Church. Both bands will be in attendance. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Colonel Jones-Mortimer, Colonel Naylor Leyland, J. Goodrich, Esq., and J. F. Jesse, Esq. UNSEASONABLE SALMON.—David Jones, Llanfwrog, was summoned for having two unseasonable salmon in his possession.—P.C. Rowlands proved meeting defendant in Well-street with the salmon in a basket.—Mr W. J. Barker, fishmonger, proved that the salmon were unseasonable.—Defendant was fined £4 and 10s costs, and in default two months' imprisonment.—The money was paid. BRUTAL ASSAULT.—Hugh Roberts was brought up on remand charged with brutally assaulting Edward Tatton, labourer, Ruthin. The man Tatton was on Christmas Day lying on the roadside helplessly drunk, and prisoner on passing him ran across the road some six yards and kicked him with his fulj force in the side.—Prisoner, who had been in gaol since the offence was committed, was further committed for one month's hard labour with- out the option of a fine. WOMEN'S SQUABBLE.—Jane Jones, of Brynhyffydd Ucha, was fined Is and costs for assaulting Gwen Davies, of Wern Cottage, Llanychan, on the 28th of December last. THE FOWL STEALERS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.—Thomas and Roger Edwards, brothers. Llanrhydd-street, Edward Goodwin, Wern Fechan, and William Jones, painter, Rhos-street, were charged with stealing six couples of fowls from Thomas Edwards, of Merllyn, Llanrhydd. Prisoners had been in gaol since the commission of the offence (Christmas Day).—Prosecutor identified the fowls, which were safe in his cattle shed on Christmas Eve, but were missed the next morning.—P.C. Rowlands met the prisoners on Christmas morning at half-past one o'clock in Llanfair-street coming from the direction of prosecutor's house. Before he got to them he saw them turn towards the house of the Edwards's, and saw Jones and Goodwin give up some fowls to Roger Edwards. Caught them, but found only feathers in their pcckets. Thomas Edwards ran away, and is doing so dropped a black fowl out of his pocket. Witness found the twelve fowls at Edwards's, lying on straw. They had just been killed, and were warm. Apprehended three of the prisoners in a shed at the gas works the same morning, and one under a bed at his father's house.—P.C. Thos. Richards corroborated this evidence, and the prisoners were committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions yester- day (Friday). CATTLE DISEASE.—The following allowances to cattle inspectors in the division were made in accordance with the terms arranged at the Quarter Sessions, namely, 2s 6d for each farm visited :—P.C. Hughes, £7 7s 6d P.C. James Lloyd, 10s; P.C. Rowlands, £7 17s 6d P.C. Georgo Hughes, £8 14s P.C. William Roberts, £3 10s; P.C. James Arnold, £1 2s 6d.
HOLYWELL.
HOLYWELL. THE VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR CAPTAIN.—The mem- bers of the Holywell Volunteer Company have taken a very pleasing method of expressing their satisfaction at the promotion of Lieutenant E. J. Davies to the captaincy of their corps, and at the same time of tender- ing him their thanks for the zeal which he has shown in the prosperity of the movement. The red jackets," on Saturday last, presented themselves at Saithaelwyd Cottage, the residence of Capt. Davies, their band being in the van. The company assembled in large numbers, and onjtheir behalf Quarter-master Williams presented Captain Davies with a beautifully illuminated framed address, executed in the highest style of art, by Mr Marples, of Liverpool. The address recounted the pleasure with which the corps looked upon the promotion of Captain Davies, to whom they offered their warmest congratulations, feeling assured from the success which had attended the corps under his lieutenancy that he was a worthy successor to their late captain—the Earl of Denbigh. They also added their testimony to his worth as an energetic and useful townsman, and trusted that both he and his family might long be spared to enjoy a life of prosperity and happiness. Colour-sergeant Jones also presented Captain Davies with a beautifully ornamented sword, the inscription upon which was as follows:—" Presented to Captain E. J. Davies by the 4th Flintshire Rifle Volunteers. January Ist,1876." He said that the work which they had that day completed was one which gave pleasure to every member of the corps, for they felt they were not only expressing their own feelings, but tho good wishes of all the people of Holywell were with them, and that had the subscription list been open to their townsmen generally they would have had something more worthy of the gentleman whom they intended to honour (applause). But they felt that they were then addressing Mr Davies more especially as their captain, and that the small tokens of regard which they offered would be accepted by him not so much for their intrinsic value as for the feelings which prompted the gift (hear, hear). The corps felt to a man that they had the right man in the right place," and he could only re-echo the expression in in the address that they hoped be would long be spared to wear the sword in the company he so worthily commanded (applause). Capt. Davies (who replied with some emotion) said he hardly knew how to find words to thank them sufficiently for their great kindness. Words failed him to express the depth of his gratitude, and although the phrase might beaji stereotyped one, it still truthfully represented his position. He hoped that the good feeling which bad that day been so happily shown to exist between them would not only continue unto the end, but that it would grow and take root as time went on, and that they should be able to work hand in hand in furthering the efficiency of the corps to which they had the honour to belong (applause). The volunteers, having received refresh- ments, gave hearty cheers for Captain, Mrs, and Miss Davies, Colonel Cooke, and Adjutant Priestley, and then marched homewards.
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. AN OLD OFFENCE PUNISHED.—On Saturday last Watkin Edwards, of Glynceiriog, was brought up before G. Ll. Dickin, Esq., and Captain Best, under a warrant, charged with having refused to quit thd Queen's Head Inn, in June last, prisoner having absconded in the meantime. He was fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment. The fine not being plid. the prisoner was removed in custody. CHRISTMAS TREES.—On Thursday, December 30th, a grand exhibition of Christmas trees and fancy bazaar was held in the National Schoolrooms for the benefit of the school funds. The rooms were tastefully and pro- fusely decorated for the occasion, and in the evening brilliantly lighted. The ladies and gentlemen in charge of i he numerous fancy and useful articles which had been for many months in preparation for the occasion, plied their trade in the most business-like manner, and a large stock of goods was disposed of in a marvellously short space of time. During the day the visitors to the ex- hibition were numerous, and the proceedings were kept up with great spirit until a late hour. On the Saturday following a second exhibition was held, when the art cles left, unsold on Thursday were put up for sale, and a brisk trade was done. It is satisfactory to know that a considerable surplus will be available towards the object which the managers and supporters have so much at heart. v v GOOD TEMPLAR EISTEDDVOD.—On Monday evening last an eisteddvod was held in the Assembly-room, under the auspices of the various Good Templar Lodges of this district. The chair was taken by the Rev. John Morris, while the ever-versatile and witty Mynyddog acted as conductor. /During-the meeting, several prizes were awarded to the successful competitors in prose, composi- tions, poetry, recitations, choral singing, &c., the subjects mostly having special reference to the dissemination of the principles of total abstinence. The conductor sang several songs in the most humorous manner, and hia witticism created continual and hearty roars of laughter. The attendance was very good. 0
MOLD.
MOLD. PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY.—Before Colonel Cooke (in the chair), T. W. Eyton, and W. H. Buddicom, Esqrs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Edward Humphreys was charged by Eliza Dykins ivith having been drunk and disorderly at the Owen Glyndwr public-house, situate on a mountain near Mold, a few evenings ago, and threatened to break all the furniture in the house.—Fined 10s and costs, or 14 days. A NUISANCE ON THE HIGHWAY.—Catherine Lloyd, of Wylfa, was charged with having thrown slops and rubbish on the highroad.—Mr Lloyd, surveyor, said that the practice was becoming so frequent that he was desirous of putting a stop to it.—Fined 6d and costs, and ordered not to repeat the nuisance. LARCENY.—William Jones, said to be a pensioner from Denbigh, was charged with having stolen a basket containing a neck of mutton and other things, on Satur- day last, from the Black Horse public-house, Mold, belonging to a person named Thomas Roberts.—At the request of the police, the case was remanded to Monday next. A SAILOR "OVER THE BAY."—William Morris, sailor, of Queen's Ferry, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, on Saturday night last, at Queen's Ferry.—Fined 6d and 7s 6d costs, or four days' hard labour. A NICE STATE OF THINGS IN MOLD.—John White was chargeed with having assaulted his children, whose faces were cut and bleeding, the wounds having been inflicted with a hook. There was no furniture on the premises, and only a few old rags the children were all but naked, and there was not a particle of food in the house, which is situate in Founder's-Yard, Wrexham- street, in the centre of Mold; while upstairs there was filth at least three inches deep.—It appeared that the defendant's wife had died some short time ago from small-pox.—Colonel Cooke: Is there not an inspector of nuisances in Mold ? —Mr Deputy Chief Constable Adams Yes, sir, there is; and the matter has been inquired into, and further steps will be taken therein; for which purpose a. remand was asked for and granted until Monday.
ST. ASAPH..
ST. ASAPH.. CHRISTMAS TREE AT KINMEL.—Lady Florentia Hughes, and the Misses Hughes, Kinmel, provided for the delight and pleasure of the children of the tenantry a large Christmas Tree which was choicely decorated with all kinds of useful and fancy articles of a valuable description. The wives of the tenantry were also present and all partook of an excellent tea, after which the articles named were distributed; and the evening's pleasure was concluded by dancing and other amuse- ments. The whole of the company were greatly delighted with the kind and courteous treatment they received. PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Whitehall Dod, Esq., Capt. Pennant, Major Rowley Conwy, Captain Birch, and Captain Williams. CHARGE AGAINST AN INNKEEIER.—P.S. Parry sum- moned Charles Wiggins, Mostyn Arms, St. Asaph, for a breach of the Licensing Act on the 30th November. P.S. Parry proved visiting the house and finding two men there with two glasses of ale. Neither, however, drank in his presence, and he told them they hal no right to be there as they were not travellers according to the Act.—Thomas Jones gave evidence for the prosecu- tion and Mrs Wiggins, and Thomas Clarke, Bodlendeb, were called for the defence. Defendant was finsd Is and costs, his license not to be endojsed. POACHING.—James McManus, labourer, St. Asaph, was charged by P.S. Parry with poaching on the 22nd October. Defendant was brought up under a warrant and was fined £1 and costs, or 21 days' hard labour. SALMON POACHING—Charles Munn charged John Hughes, St. Asaph, with having all unclean salmon in his possession. Complainant who is in the employ of the Clwyd and Elwy Fishery Conservators, found the salmon at defendant's house, on the 30th ult., it was hidden in the roof of the house. P.S. Parry corroborated, and its unclean condition was sworn to. Defendant was fined £1 and costs, and the fish forfeited.
BUCKLEY
BUCKLEY LECTURE.—On Monday evening, a lecture was given by the Rev William Jones, of Tunstal, in the Congrega- tional Chapel, on The Reformation and the Sixteenth Century. The chapel was lent for the occasion for the benefit of the Primitive Methodist New Chapel Fund. The attendance was good. TREAT TO WORKMEN.—In these days of strikes and lock-outs, when men are often led to consider their employers—if not enemies—very far from being their friends, it is pleasant to meet with instances when the social relations betwaen employers and employed are recognised as they should be. Such a recognition took place on Saturdavlast, betweenMessrsGeorge Watkinson and Sons and their workmen. Every boy had a gratuity given him, every man a substantial dinner served up by Mr and Mrs Lassey, of the Black Horse, in their best style. After dinner Mr Watkinson addressed the men in appro- priate terms, impressing upon them the importance of doing their duty as workmen and assuring them of his desire that the same good feeling would always exist between him and them as hitherto. Several ffitJT1 responded on behalf of their fellows. This is not tb.) first treat Mr Watkinson has given, and we trust it will not be the last.
LLANGERNIEW.
LLANGERNIEW. PENNY READINGS.—On Thursday night, the 30th ult., a penny reading was given in the National Schoolroom of the above village. The room was well filled, which caused a good sum to be deposited in the treasurer's hands, to purchase new books for the circulating library. H. R. Sandbach, Esq.. occupied the chair, and opened the proceedings with a few remarks on education. The programme was a very varied one, consisting of songs and part songs in English, Welsh, and French, inter- spersed with readings and recitations in the two former languages, and at the end a short dramatic entertain- ment was given by the ladies and gentlemen of Hafodunos. The performers did credit to their several pieces, and the audience frequently showed their appre- ciation by rounds of applause. At half-past nine the National Anthem was sung, and the company dispersed, after spending a very enjoyable evening.
RHYL.
RHYL. SPECIAL MAGISTRATES' MEETING. SATURDAY.—Before T. G. Dixon, Esq., andjthe Rev Dr Butterton. ALLEGED THEFT OF FOWL.—William Cunnah, Pres- tatyn, was charged with stealing fowls, the property of Captain Phillips, Prestatyn, and was defended by Mr Daviea, solicitor. Prosecutor proved missing two fowls on December 24th, and tracing the footmarks of the thief. Took out a search warrant. Prisoner had been in his employ till about three months ago. He had never given him any fowls. Those missing were a rare breed, and worth 30s. Police-constable Robert Griffiths proved following the footmarks from the henpen to a field on the railway side. Went on December 30th to prisoner's house, and found the feet and feathers of the fowl (produced). Subsequently charged prisoner, and he said they were his; be had reared them himself. There were about ten fowls on prisoner's premises.—Mr Davies con- tended that there was nothing to connect the defendant with the theft, as he was not seen near the premises, neither could complainant identify the legs of the fowl produced.—Case dismissed. THEFT OF SACKS BY THE SAME PRISONER.—The same prisoner was then charged with stealing two sacks, the property of Captain Phillips, Prestatyn.—Prosecutor identified the sacks by the marks on them; never lent any to the prisoner.—Police-constable Griffiths proved the apprehension of prisoner, and finding the sacks in his house on December 30th. In reply to the charge, he said that he took them they did belong to Captain Phillips. He had been carting stones for him, and took them to cover the horses. Left them in the quarry, and then called there at night and took them home with him. —Prisoner was sent for trial at the Quarter Sessions, bail being accepted.
WINTER GARDENS AND AQUARIUM.…
WINTER GARDENS AND AQUARIUM. CUTTING THE FIRST SOD. The town of Rhyl was en fete on Tuesday, the occasion being the cutting of the first sod of the Rhyl Winter and Summer Gardens and Marine. and Fresh Water Aquarium. Our readers are already familiar with the details of the scheme and the advantages that are likely to acrue to the town from its establishment. There having, for a length of time, been a great want of something of the kind for the amusement and gratifica- tion of the thousands of visitors that flock to this popular watering place; consequently the townspeople did their utmost to make the inaugural proceedings as successful as possible. The decorations were on an extensive scale. Spanning the road near the Bee Hotel was an arch of evergreens on which were the mottoes Welcome to the promoters of the Rhyl Aquarium," and Success to the Rhyl Winter Gardens." Running across the street from the Dinorben Arms Hotel to Messrs Heather and Co's., was a splendid arch of Union Jacks and streamers another of similar proportions from Mr Merndew's new buildings to Messrs Camplen and Co.'s carriage works Splendid flags at Mr Williams, baker; a magnificent Union Jack at the Guardian office, Wellington-road; Union Jack at Mr Parry Jones, draper; flag and banners at Mr Phillips, wine vaults; Union Jack and streamers from the summit of the new Town Halt; arch of ever- greens, decorated with banners, &c., opposite the Royal Hotel; flags and banners at the Castle Hotel; Messrs Lunt and Griffiths, a display of flags of all nations; flags at the Alexandra Hotel Mr Howard, cabinetmaker, banner, with the mottoes Welcome," and "Success to the Winter Gardens;" well formed arch of evergreens opposite the Royal Oak, Wellington-road and a splendid arch at the entrance to the ground. Other decorations of an excellent kind were also made. The proceedings connected with the cutting of the nrst sod commenced at half-past eleven o'clock, wheh the patrons, the directors, the Rhyl Commissioners, fire brigade, friendly societies, and tradespeople met at the Royal Hotel, in High-street, for the purpose of proceed- ing to the site. The procession was headed by the Rhyl Volunteer Band, and embraced Mr W. Cornwallis West. LordrLieutenant of Denbighshire, who undertook the duty of catting the first sod in the absence of Lord Richard Grosvenor M.P. (who was prevented from at- tending owing to the death of his father-in-law.) He was accompanied by Mrs West, and Mr and Mrs Stephens, Mr H. R. Hughes (Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire), HC- companied by Lady Florentia Hughes, the Misses Hughes, and the rest of the family; Mr J. Churton (High Sheriff ot Flintshire j, and Mrs Churton; Rev- Canon Morgan, Captain and Mrs C. Rowley Conwy, Mr Ellis Eyton M.P., Mr Middlehurst (chairman of the board of directors) Oddfellows' and Foresters' Lodges, headed by the Llandullas Quarry band; the lifeboat Morgan. mounted on a waggon, and containing her crew fully equipped, led by Captain Martin; members of the board 01 commissioners, volunteers, tradesmen, &c. The pro- cession proceeded along East-parade, Queen-street, and Wellington-road, to the site. Several Hundred persons joined the procession as it passed to tho site, and when it arrived there about four thousand people were upon the ground. Mr Middlehurst called upon Mr W. C. West to cut the first sod, which he proceeded to do amid loud cheers. Mr Middlehurst then presented Mr West with a miniature spade and fork m silver as a memento of tbe ceremony. Mr West, ia acknowledging the gift, said he had undertaken the task at the request of his friend Lord Richar. and he believed that event would mark a new era in the history of the town. He had called upon suddenly to come there, and he really feit that he was not » affluently connected with the scheme to do so, except as being a patron of the company. Lord Richard had telegraphed to him to say what great regret he felt in not being able to take part in that day's proceedings. He had performed the ceremony with much pleasure, and trusted that it would be one of the greatest successes in the Principality (applause). Mr J. E. Middlehurst said Ladies and gentlemen, I have the great pleasure and honour of calling upon Lady Florentia Hughes, the wife of the lord-lieutenant of this county, to plant the first tree in this garden (loud cheers). Her ladyship then came forward, and, with the assist- ance of Mr Weeks, the genntleman engaged as gardener and manager, proceeded to put the tree into the ground, and place the soil around in the orthodox manner, the work being completed amid great cheering. Three cheers were then given for Lady Hughes. This tree was to form the front of the principal walk in the summer gardens. Dr Butterton (vice-chairman of the directors), bearing in his hand a beautiful silver bouquet holder, which was splendidly chased, and bore the inscription-co Rhyl Winter Gardens Presented to Lady Florentia Hughes, of Kinmel. January 4th 1876," came forward and said Lady Florentia Hughes, I have great pleasure in pre- senting to you, as the lady of our lord-lieutenant, and as one who has kindly done us the honour of planting the first tree in these gardens, on the part of the directors of the company, this bouquet holder (applause). You will see upon it an inscription which states the purpose for which it was presented, and it also bears your name. We feel that it is very kind of you to come forward on this occasion, and many of us are aware that it is not the first time that Rhyl has experienced your kindness, for only a year ago you very kindly aocompanied the lord- lieutenant to take part in a work for the benifit of the town. I beg to assure you that it gives us extreme pleasure to see you grace these festivities with your pre- sence (cheers). Lady Florentia Hughes, on accepting the gift, said I thank you very much for the beautiful present you have made to me, and I have very great pleasure in planting this, the first tree, and wish,all success to the gardens and aquarium (applause). The second tree was then planted by Mrs Rowley Conwy, and, in presenting the bouquet holder, Dr Butterton said The House of Bodrhyddan is so closely connected with Rhyl, and has on so many occasions shown its interest in the welfare of the town, that I have great pleasure in presenting this bouquet holder to you as a slight memorial of the proceedings in which you have taken part this day, a day which 1 belieye in- augurates a new era for Rhyl, and which will bring in- creased prosperity to the town and district. I have pleasure in presenting this on the part of the directors (cheers). Mrs Conwy thanked the directors for the gift, and wished the undertaking every success. Mrs Churton (wife of the high sheriff) planted the third tree, and was presented with a similar gift. Dr Butterton remarked that as residents of the town for many years Mr and Mrs Churton had endeared them- selves to the people of Rhyl, and were greatly respected by all classes. Mrs Middlehurst and Miss Butterton planted the other two trees, the bouquet holders being presented by Major West. A large proportion of the company then repaired to a splendid pavilion erected on the ground by Mr J. Rhyd- wen Jones, and which reflected the greatest credit upon his skill. The interior had been superbly decorated by Messrs Tyrer and Co., decorators, of Manchester, and was on a scale not often witnessed in the Principality. The building was crowded to excess. Mr J. E Middlehurst, chairman of directors, presided, and the pavilion was crowded. The Chairman said he was very much pleased to find such an influential gathering that day. It augured well for the future, and he trusted that what they saw in hundreds that day might be repeated in thousands in days to come. The objects of the company were well known. It was certainly a large and comprehensive undertaking, and from what he heard amongst the natives of Rhyl they were astounded at its magnitude. Persons accustomed to great commercial transactions viewed it in a business light. He thought it would be a very profitable undertaking, and in that light only he came there. He did notcome asa philanthropist, but viewed it as a commercial undertaking, which would certainly be a. very great benefit and acqusition, not only to Rhyl, but to the whole of North Wales. (Applause). Was Rhyl to be compared with any other seaside resorts in Wales? Wales was looked upon as aplace to go abroad in, and though hundreds of tourists came to Wales, few came to Rhyl as to ali other places in Wales. Rhyl was well adapted to the purposes which the promoters of the undertaking had in view. There was a principal line of railway to the place—the company had gained an eligible position, and had obtained the land at prices ridiculously low. The company would do their best to make the undertaking a great success, and if they ac- complished those efforts what would it be for the commercial community of Rhyl ? (applause). Where they were in the habit of receiving hundreds he trusted they would receive thousands. To this end it was the intention of the directors to secure facilities by railway and also by steamers from Liverpool. He anticipated that that would be one of the proudest days for those who had the welfare of Rhyl at heart. He assured them that the directors would leave nothing undone which might contribute to the success of the undertaking. He then announced that letters apologising for unavoidable absence had been received from Lord Richard Grosvenor, Sir Peers Mostyn, Mr W. E. Gladstone, M.P., Mr O. Morgan, M.P., Mr Watkin Williams, M.P., Lord Pen- rhyn, Sir Robert Cunliffe (prevented by the death of a near relative), Lord Mostyn, Mr Edmund Peel, Bryny- pys, Mr R. Muspratt, Mr E. Powell Jones, Mr J. E. Roberts, Mr R. M. Preston, Mr James Taylor, chairman of Commissioners, Mr Samuel Perks, Mr Thomas Dale, J.P., for Manchester, &c., &c. Mr W. C. West being called upon by the chairman for a few words, said if a large assembly, beautiful weather, an1 everything that could combine to make them joyful and pleased with one another were en indi- cation of success to the Rhyl Aquarium and Winter Gardens, he thought they might be very well pleased with the commencement, A lovely day and a large number of people seemed to indicate a new epoch to the town, and all Lhis led him te suppose that the Rhyl aquarium was going to be, as the cha'rman supposed, Ii. grand success (applause). Another advantage was that the chairman was the representative of a class of people who went about trying to do their utmost, by using the capital at their command, for the benefit of the people of this country. He (Mr West) took another view of the undertaking. These aquariums were a most wonderful school for natural history. He could conceive nothing more amusing and interesting than a visit to an aquarium such as they were going to have in that town (applause). There was also to be given to them a winter garden. Such a thing would not only be good in itself, but might induce people to come there who had never thought of Rhyl as a likely resort at that time of the year. Such people would now say they would come to Rhyl because there was HOW at that place a winte garden and conservatories in which they could walk anr enjoy themselves during the whole of the dull season of tbe year (applause). Those gentlemen who came forward to arouse such a neighbourhood as that, and with their own capital proposed to erect such a building as would be erected, deserved their highest commendation, and he wished them every success. The Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire (H. R. Hughes, Esq.) received a complete ovation from the audience. When the cheering had subsided, he said: He must say that the chairman had Itaken him by surprise in calling upon him to address that assemblage, as the part he had taken in the matter was a subordinate one ("No, no.") He had little more to offer them in the way of remarks except it might be in the way of a personal emana- tion. He did not like talking about himself, or his public actions, but he thought it necessary to state why he as their nearest neighbour and one holding an official position among them had not allowed his name to appear in the list of patrons. They might have expected that it would have been there, taking the interest he did and feeling the deepest sympathy with the welfare of Rhyl (applause). He had reason to know that his declining to become a patron in the first instance was disapproved by the promoters, and was taken as indicating a want of that proper sympathy with his good neighbours of Rhyl, and which he really did feel, and he there- fore took that public opportunity of stating that his sole reason for not becoming a patron was because it was not his intention to hold any shares in the undertaking. He was quite aware that it was not imperative upon patrons to become share- holders, but the object of publishing a list of patrons was to induce people to take up shares, and he should have been sorry if any of his good .friends at Rhyl had been induced on the strength of his name to take shares in an undertaking the risk of which he did not share with them (considerable applause). He did not wish his remarks to have the appearance of lecturing other people who did not take the same view of the matter as he did, and if they did not agree with him, he trusted that they would at any rate give him credit for honesty of purpose (loud applause). He was greatly interested in the welfare of Rhyl, and therefore wished that every possible success might attend the Rhyl Aquarium and Winter Gardens Company (ap- plause). Captain Rowley Conwy in a few remarks wished the undertaking every success. It was frequently said that Rhyl was a dull place and wanted some enlivening, and he hoped by means of that undertaking the objection would be removed (ap- plause). Dr Butterton (Rhyl), vice-president of the board of directors, said the land, which would eventually be sold, would pay the expense both of the purchase of the ground and the erectioa of the aquarium. This undertaking, therefoee, compared most favour- ably with the similar undertaking at Southport, where they had to pay a great deal for the land. He contrasted the advantages which Rhyl possessed (over Southport, chief amongst which was the fine sea; Rhyl had also a favourable position with respect to North Wales, which was extensively visited by tourists. Most of the visitors to North Wales had to pass Rhyl, and those who had hitherto gone past it would now be induced to stay there by the attractions of the gardens and aquarium. He maintained that a great interest should be taken in the undertaking by all the inhabitants, who would be so much benefitted by it (applause). A vote of thanks was given by acclamation to Lord- Lieutenant West for the part he had taken in the inauguration of the undertaking. The procession then returned to the Royal Hotel, where it dispersed. THE BANQUET. At o o'clock a banquet took place at the Royal Hotel, Rhyl, and was served up in the most recherche manner by Mr J. Lloyd; the banqueting rocm being beautifully decorated for the occasion, the walls being hung with mottoes appropriate to the circumstances connected with the gathering. Every department was creditable to Mr and Mrs Lloyd. Mr J. E. Middlehurst presided, was sup- ported by the Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire, Lady Hughes and the Misses Hughes, Captain and Mrs Rowley Conwy, Mr and Mrs J. Churtou, Major and Mrs West, Mr and Mrs F. West, Mr Townshend Mainwaring, and Mr Ellis Eyton. The vice-chairs were occupied by the Rev Dr Butterton, vice-chair- man of the company, and Mr Owen Edwards, archi- tect, Manchester. The general company included the members of the Rhyl Commissioners, magistrates of the division, clergy of the parish and district, and all the prominent local gentry. After dinner the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts. With the toast of the army were coupled the names of Captain Rowley Conwy and Major Penn. The Chairman gave The Houses of Parliament," to which Mr Ellis Eyton, M.P., responded, and remarked that he had been particularly lucky in getting into the House of Commons when so many noble and learned gentlemen had failed; he was proud of it, for was it not the first assembly in the world ? He wished success to the Gardens, and believed that next to the railway it was the best scheme that had ever been brought forward for the benefit of Rhyl. The Chairman gave "The Bishop and clergy and ministers of all denominations." Canon Morgan, in responding, congratulated Welshmen on having a bishop that could speak their language and enter into their feelings. Having alluded to the labours of the clergy, he said he also knew that among the ministers of other denomina- tions there was a large section of highly respect- able men doing their duty faithfully, and but for them in times gone by he did not know what they should have done in that country. He congratulated the company on the auspicious circumstances con- nected with the inauguration of the winter gardens. As one of the humble patrons he felt somewhat rebuked by what the Lord-Lieutentant said at the pavilion. Not having taken any shares he felt he ought to make some sort of explanation. At first that he could not take shares, not because he did not take an interest in the scheme and a great interest in Rhyl, but because he had not much money to spare—(laughter)—and he felt it most difficult to meet those engagements he was obliged to meet in the way of butchers' bills, &c. (loud laughter). But any moral support he could give, any influence he could exercise on his fellow townsmen, anything he could do to try and persuade those who had money to invest it in shares, should be given. He dared say they would not get any dividends for many years to come; he thought that very likely indeed (loud laughter and cries of "No, no "). Well, he had had no dividend from the Water Company for the last five years and was never likely to get any—(loud laughter)—but he was so far interested in the town that he was willing to let his money remain there. If the tradespeople got no dividend from the gardens for ] 0 years they would be amply repaid in the increased prosperity to the town which it would bring about (applause). Captain Conwy said he had to ask them to honour a. gentleman resident near the town and one they all reverenced very cordially. Everyone in the district knew the Lord-Lientenant of Flintshire so well —(much cheering)—that no words of his were needed to prove how admirably he filled his important office (applause). He gave The health ot the Lord-Lieutenant and Magistrates of Flint- shire." The Lord-Lieutenant said they had done him a great honour by the kind and cordial manner in which they had received the proposition of his health proposed in kind and flattering terms by his friend, Capt. Conwy. It gave him great satisfaction to be present there that day to witness the interest- ing ceremony performed, and most earnestly did he trust that the undertaking commenced under such fair and favourable auspices—he referred to the ladies as well as to the weither—(cheers and laughter)—might prove a source of profit to the promoters and shareholders, and give, gratification and delight to the people of Rhyl and its numerona visit, r3 (applause). He regretted to find that the remarks he felt called upon to make in the pavilion had been a cause of distress to his friend Canon Morgan (laughter and applause). He thought from their moral tone they would have received the praise of Canon Morgan—(laughter and hear)—bat he begged to state that his remarks were a purely personal explanation. He did not wish to lay down the law or lecture others who took a different view of the subject. As his conduct had been called to account, and as their neigbour and one who took a deep interest in the welfare of the town ot Rhyl, he felt called upon to make that explanation as the reason he had not become a patron (applause). The Lord-Lieutenant concluded by wishing prosperity to the undertaking as he did to every other scheme likely to benefit the town of Rhyl. Dr Butterton replied for the magistrates. The High Sheriff gave "The health of Major West, and after wishing every success to the gardens, referred to the important part Major West had played in the proceedings, and also to his many good qualities Major West responded, and spoke in somewhat similar terms respecting the gardens to what he had done in the pavilion. He concluded by pro- posing Success to the Gardens and Aquarium." Mr J. E. Middlehurst acknowled the toast, and said that those connected with the aquarium were determined to carry out the scheme in its entirety; to make it a pecuniary success, and within two years a dividend would be paid larger than the total dividends ever paid by the Water Company (laughter). The remaining toasts were :—" Rhyl Board of Commissioners," acknowledged by Dr Butterton and Dr Wolstenholme; The Town and Trade of Rhyl," proposed by Mr Sherratt, of Wrexham, and acknowledged by Mr R D. Roberts, Bee Hotel, and Mr John Williams, ironmonger; The High Sheriff," responded to briefly by Mr Churton; The Press," proposed by the chairman; The Ladies," proposed byiby Dr Butterton; Our Guests," pro- posed by the chairman, and acknowledged by Mr Townshend Mainwaring. In the evening A GRAND CONCERT Was arranged to take place in the pavilion on the ground, at six o'clock. A great number of tickets were sold, and the following tilented artistes had been engaged:—Vocalists: Miss Carina Clelland, from Carl Rosa's English Opera Company, London Mr George Barton, from St. Helens, "E08 Bradwyn," Mr O. Edwards, Miss Edith Clelland, from Mr Halle's Concert; Mr Hudson Lister, from Manchester Cathedral. Violinist: Mr J. 0 Stur^e, from Mr Charles Halle's Orchestra. Acompanist Mr T. M. Ferneley, junr., member of the College of Organists, London. The programme included glees, trios, duets, and songs, H Eos Bradwyn" giving two Welsh songs. The whole was admirably executed. A committee was formed, with Mr Arthur Phillips, Guardian Office, as honorary secretary, for the purpose of arranging a number of races and rustic sports, and a grand display of fireworks. These took place on the ground, and passed off most successfully, several prizes being distributed to the competitors. The display of fireworks was witnessed by a large concourse of persons, and were closed by the ascent of a huge balloon. A great number of persons visited the town during the day, and as the weather was unusually fine everything passed off happily. The foresters, fire brigade, and life boat crew partook of an excellent dinner at the New Inn, ani at the invitation of Mr Ellis the members of the com- mittee, including Messrs Healing (chairman), Go gk (vice-chairman). Grist (treasurer), and Arthur Philips (honorary secretary). The odd-fellows were also kindly entertained by Mr Williams, Dudley Arms Hote\ The thanks of the committee and others named are doe to Mr Ellis for his great kindness to them.
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