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RHYL POLICE COURT. STREET BETTING PROSECUTION: BS FINE IMPOSED. PICTURE POSTCARD DEALER'S OFFEND. These sessions were* (held on Tuesday before Mr S. Perks (presiding), Dr. Thomas, Messrs G. A. la vomer, J. H. Ellia, Tihos. Jones, T. D. Jones, and W. Morris. STREET BETTING PROSECUTION. Great interest was taken by the general public in a case under the Street Betting Act, the defendant being John Henry Jones, described as a commission agent, of Pafaddse-street, Rhyl, who was acoosod of "loitering for the purpose of bookmaking in t, on August 6th; loitering for the purpose of settling bets, and frequently for the purposes of beta. Mr J. Roberts Jones prooocuted for the police, and Mr Madden, barrister-at-law (instructed, by Mr Joseph Lloyd) appeared for the defendant. Mr Roberts Jones said he proposed, to pro- oeed with the charge of loitering for the pur- paso of bookmaking. The proceedings were taken undior the first sect km of the Act of 1906. On August 6th P.C. Rogers, who was in plain clothes, followed the defendant about for some time. He saw him enter the Queen's Hotel, and followed hum, observing him in conversation with a man iiarnod Frederick Pascall, who was manager of Ivlr Grooved shop, next door to the hotel. After leaving the hotel, the defendant and Mr Pascal! had a brief conversation on the West Promenade. Mr Pascal! entered his shop, and the defendant went roundt the corner into High-street. The block of buildings in which Mr Groves' shop was located had a back way leading' to Higli-srtreet., and the defendant went to the entrance to that passage, and was there joined by Pascal!, who handed him some money and a. piece of paper. The constable then went up to the defendant, tuid asked what he had in his hand. Defendant replied it was only money in connection with a billiard handicap. P.C. Roger-i said it was a bet defendant had taken, but Janes cold him it was what he had said, and showed him the money. Tho officer be- lieved he saw four half-crowns and asked defen- dant to accompany him to the police sta-tion. On the way defendant asked to bo allowed to call at Messrs Steer's to leave an ordetr. The request was granted, the constahle going with him. Defendant was very mudh tifjset and asked the officer to let him off, sayii% that if he would do so he would give 'him a chance of promotion by oatohing him when he had slips in his pos- seasaon. Rogers replied that he did not want promotion, and was only doing his duty. Dclen- dant them offered to give the constable a sovereign to let him go, and that was also re- fused, as was a request by too defendant that he should be allowed to call at Mr W rain Wright's shop in Welitngotn-«pcad. At the polioe station defendant told Inspector Pearson that he had no slips on 'lilln, and that the only paper in has pockets was a betting' account. He volunteered to be seairched, and the only paper found was the ouo referred, to, but he (Mr Roberts Jones) suggested that defendant had had plenty of op- portunities to drop any &Lips he had between the time the constable caught hirn, and the time when he was searefced. With regard to the paper on the defendant, it undoubtedly referred to bets. He (Mr Roberts Jones) had to confess that he knew very little about betting, and had to study something about it since the, case cropped up (laughter). The paper contained a reference to a Thursday, 2s bd being laid1 oa a horse called, "Bacheloes Charm," and accord- ing to the newspapers that horse came in third at Rrigihton on August 4th, aind on the paper 9d was credited and added to the 2s 6d. Then that 3s 3d appeared; to have been laid on a horse cabled "Lily Rose." Mr Madden: That horse lis a msure (laughter). Mr Roberts Jones said he would aooept tJf-é cor- rection (laughter). The 3s 3d was laid on "Lily Rose," for a win and a place. According to the newspapers "Lily Rose" raji at Manchester and won at 100 toi 14, so the paper gave the persou who had betted credit for seven times. Is 7gd (which was Isalf of 3s 3d) making lls 4d; 2s 10jd was added for the place, and 3s 3d for the original stakes, making in all 17s 6d. To that sum was also added 3d, which was. described as "Friday wcci 3<i" The total was carried out aa 17s 9d, but on. the other side of the paper were the words "17s 9d, less to pay 4s; 13s 9d." That paper, he siubrmitted, was clearly a book- makers account, and sufficient to bring the de- fendant before the court in view of what P.C. Rogea-s had seen. P.C. PuOgVars was then called, and detailed hi. movements set out by Mr Roberts Jones in lJii; opening. In cross^xainiina.fcion by Mr Maddeei, the wit- ness said he joined the force in February last, and came to Rhyl in Mairoii. He had had no experience of bookmakers ei-, bets prior to join ingt the force, although he was a groom. Mr Madden: Were you put specially to do this case?—Yes. I was aemt out in plain clothe. To watari- Mr .Jones ?—No, to watch anyone. Not exactly one man. Did you get any instar"actions about Mr Jones'. -No. Was not his name mentioned ?—Yes. Are there many conuiuaaron agents in Rhy' ? I am not aware of anyone else. So that there was only one person to watonl — Yes. You followed Mr Jorwe into the Queen's Hot-c. into the rooms where he and hie friend were, and sat down beside them?—Yes. And you took a drink at Mr JalK' exi)ertee: Yes (laughter). I caied for a drink, and Mr .ioncs paid for it. Mr Jorioes asked if you would aooept it from !irm, and, of course, you said "Yes?"—Yes, certainly. Altiiough you had gone out to try and tra;. him?—Yes. Is that fair pay?—Yes, quite fair play (iaughter). I will say that you were generous enough af- terwards to ask him if he would have a drink with you?—Yes. And that womid have been paid for out of the police money?—No, it was my own money. But you would have got it back afterwards?— No. I think you would get back whatever money you spent on these little excursions?—No (ia-ughter). What were you expecting to see hjm doing?— Taking a bat. In reply to other questions, tihe witness said that the defendant was talking about a handi- cap, not about a biCia.rd handicap, during the iive miraitea he wv with Mr Pascal! in the hotel. He considered that what he saw the defendant do was taking a bet in Higih-street. Mr Madden This is a charge of bcokmaking. Will' you tell the Bench where bookmaking fx>mes in?—I don't understa.nd it. The witness further added that he firt charged the defendant with making a bet, and explained to Inspector Pearson what he had scon. He did not let the defendant out of his s-.ght the whole time they wei-e walking from the top of High-street to the polioe station, and he suggested that defendant must have done away widi the siip he bad. He had his eyes about him, but defendant mighty have chewed .it up. Defendant did not ftut his hands in his pockets until he got to the jiolioe station, and the paper was produced from his waistcoat pocket. He was sure that he saw the defend- ant take money and a paper from Mr PIIC-IC-dl. Mr Madden: You knew it was a grievous offence to offer an officer a sovereign bribe?— Yes. And Inspector Pearson knew it?—Yecs. And yet you took throe weeks to make up your minds before issuing the summons. Do you know that Mr Jones will say that tih-cre is net & wood of t-ruth in what you say about the sovereign?—It is true. I told him so in front of the inspector, and lie did not deny it. The witness further said he did not know to whom the bete on the paper referred, but they were admitted to be in Mr Jones' handwriting. Inspector Pearaon spoke to seeing the die fend- ¡;,n.t aftcr ho was taken to the police station, and to hearing defendant say that he had .no slips on him, offering to be searched. Defendant turned out his pecketfi. and said the paper referred to a billiard handicap. Defendant had about £ 1 in silver and JC5 in go!d. Rogers said socnething about .a sovereign, but witness did not understand it then. MT Madden: The writing on the slip is ob- viously not in connection with a billard handi- Gap ?I did not oroes-quostion him. I said I would detain it, and that we would proceed by summons. You know it-had nothing to do with a bil- liard handicap. You did not ask him anything about it?—That was his explanation. Counrsel A fool could see that it war, not a billiard handicap. Inspector Pearson: He said he had been asked to m-ako up an account for anodien- man, and that was his handwriting. Mr Madden He said it was not his own trans action?—He raid it was his handwriting. This closed the case for the prosecution ac regards the loitering for the purpose of book- making. Mr Madden submitted tSwt he had no case to answer. The weakest part of the case had been taken. It cou'd not be held that because a man received a piece of ]>aper, or was paid money, that he wa* bookmaking. Mr Roberts Jones, in reply, argued thai, the larger term of "bookmaker" included anything done in respect of bookmaking, which being a, comprehensive term covered everything in the shape of bets. If defendant did carry on any part of a bookmaking business in .the public street then he wo^s liabie to bo convicted. The Bench retired to consider the point, and on returning into court, the Chairman, said they had decided to proceed with the caae. Mr Madden then argued for the defence that there was no loitering in this case. It co-uld not be said that because a man met a friend, invited him to have a dr:nk, shook hands on parting, and when subsequently he met him re- ocived a paper or money, that it was loitering for the purpose of bookmakit. Defenda-nt said he had finished business two hours prior to meeting Mr Pascall. They had a conversation about a private billiard handi- cap. On coming out of the hotel, Mr Pascall said he would pay him the 5e he had bor- rowed one evening when he was short of money. Defendant told him not to trouble: and said he was going to the Post Office. On his way he met a Mr Robinson, from Manchester. He stopped for a chat, and as he passed Mr Pascall's back passage, that gentleman came out and gave him the 5e. Defendant) said sh«< would bo lucky if she got anything, adding- that he was tired' of going be- fore petty magistrates, and would go to a judge in future. DONKEY DRIVERS IN TROUBLE. For touting on the Promenade, Joseph Parry and James Parry, 58, Victoria-road, were each fined 2s 6d and 8s 6d costs, while Hugh Jooes, of Vale-road, was fined Is and 10s costs for act- ing as a donkey driver without a licence. ASSAULT ON A PUBLICAN. David Robert Williams, Gronamt-street, was charged wiith assaulting' Williams Cross land, of the Packet Hotel, Foryd, on August 18th. De- fondant had also taken a summons out ag&iinsfc Mrs Crossland for assault. Mr Pierce Lewis appeared for Mr and Mra Crossland, and Mr Joseph Lloyd: for Williams. It was stated that whilst in drink Williams used an expression! towards Mr Crossland which was far from polite, and on Mr Crossliand resent- ing it, Wiilliams struck him, amd also bit his %aM. Mrs Croesland went to separate the men, and Williams alleged she assaulted) him. Mr Lloyd at first denied the charge on behalf of Williams, but after hearing some of the evi- dence said ho could only advise his client to plead guilty. What was commenced1 as a bit of run ended1 tin a fight. lIe also withdrew the summons against Mrs CrosaJancT. CONSUL. This animal, which has been described as "The Almost Man," will appear at the New Pavilion, Rhyl, next week. Upon that the constable accused him of tak- .ng bets in the street. He pulled his hand out oi his pocket, and showed the officer the money he had received. He took no paper irom Mr Pascall, and the only paper he had in hie pocket was an account a gentleman asked him to make up on his betting trans- actions with someone else. It was not Mr Pascall'e bets, because it showed money due from tho bookmaker, and Mr Pascall would not pay money out when there was 13s 9d due. It was true he got his living "in the vent of things turning up the right way for him" (laughter). lie had clients, but it fouid not be well for them to give their (laughter). He was surprised wh.en ;.he constab e asked him to go to the Police -tation, and was upset, as he had arranged to meet his wiie at the tou of High-street, iio denied doing away wit,If any slips on the p .tv to the Police Station, nor did he offer :he constable a sovereign. What he said was that if the officer wanted promotion he would give him the chance of catching him when he had slips. The constable said he was sorry to take him up, but he had to do it, although he was a "bit of a sport himself" (laughter). Defendant replied that the officer was a "rotten sport" to take him up when he had no slips on him. In cross-examination, the defendant aaid he knew all the police, and knew P.C. Rogers though he was in plain clothes. Had he not known him he would not have offered to pay for a. drink (laughter). He did not ask Mr Pascall for the 5s, and if that gentleman had wanted to bet with him be could have don ■•o without handing over money, as he wot? ■; rrusfc him for > £ 10. Frederick Pascall gave corroborative cv; -l-ence as to paying back a loan of 5s, denied having had any betting transaction; with defendant for a week prior to the cat' being brought. The Bench retired for some time to cor: ider the case, and on returning into cou: i Chairman said they had decided by majority to convict defendant, and fined h¡; .25 and £ 1 12s costs. Mr Roberts Jones said he withdrew the other charges. ATKER iN ARREARS UNDER A MAIN- TENANCE ORDER. James Turley, hackney carriage guard, Queen-street, was before the court for beir.r: in arrears with his payments under a main- tenance order in respect of his two childreu, who are under the care of the St. Asaph Boa'd of Guardians. Mr Chas. <!rimsley (clerk to the Guard- ians), who conducted the proceedings, ex- plained that an order was made against the respondent for 3s per week in respect of each child some time ago, and respondent nov. owed in all £ 0. Although in regular work since Easter, respondent had only paid abou*. half of the weekly sum. Mr Amos Jones (for the respondent) sa o respondent had paid all he could afford, and paid month by month when in work. Th-; sum paid should have been applied different- ly to what they had been. The Guardians had no right to appropriate the monev to wiping off an old debt. The respondent wanted to take his children out of the Work- house, but the Guardians refused their per- mission, adopting the children, and made respondent pay. The Bench' m-ade an order for payment o. X9, and said they would go into the ques- tion of means when the respondent came be- fore them again for not obeying the order. STRAY DONKEYS. For allowing two donkeys to stray in Sea- bank-road, Mary Lloyd, of 1, Boston-plaoe, was fined Is and 8s costs. LODGER DEFENDS HIS LAND- LADY. Edward Husrhes, Gre:-nfield-place, and Frank C'a-ke^ Wellington-terrace, were charged with a breach of the pcace by fight- ing in High-street, on August 6th. Hughes pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and 8s costs, the Chairman^ telling him he should be ashamed of h impelf. Clarke pleaded "guilty" to fighting, but said he <kd so in self defence and was justified in the course he took under the circumstances. P.C. Oklfteld said the two men were fighting in Hig'h-street shortly after 11 o'clock at nht. The defendant explained that he was out shopping1 wi-tih his laindladv and her hasaand. The husband, went awav for a time, amd the lady was in a shop. Why 1st thore she complajn-ed that "a voung' .-neb" had grossly ki.ulUxl her. Defendant thereupon spoke to Edward Hughes and told him he should apologise to the lady. Ilug"hes refused to do so, used bad language, and seemed about to strike def<,«dant. He thereupon struck Hughes, and they fought. ITo felt he was justified in whnt he did when a lady was insulted. The lady offered to give evidence to the Bench, but defendant said he would not put her through that ordeal The Chairman said no doubt defendant- had great provocation, and they would only fine him 2. 6d, rem ittiing the costs. MORE OF THE BLATCHFORD SQUABBLES Mary Blatchford, Victoria-road, again had her husbaind Charles Henry Blatchford before the court for alleged persistent cruelty. She asked for a separation order. The defendant. was vorv abusive in court. He declared he would swing before hiis wife had his furniture after living wit-h another man for six months. The wife and a witness-),swore that he had assaulted the former. Defeodaint denied it, and told the witness that, not only could she dirink- a glass of beer, as she stated, but she could drink it by the g-allon. He would rather die like a dog n the ditclh than allow hcs wife to say flhe was married to another man whilst he. lived. The Bench granted Mrs Blatchford a separa- tion order, and 5s per week. The Bench fined Williams 2s ód. and 27s costs, and granted a certificate of dismissal to Mrs Crossland, who is the licensee of the Packet Hotel. Williams declared that he would not have fougiht the case at all, but he felt it keenly that he should be chaige.d with biting anyone, as he would, not do such a thing. ALLEGED THREATS. John Jones, Royal Oak Square, had been sum moned for usiug alleged threats to William Crossland after (iie as-ault in the other case, but Bench dismissed the summons without calking on all the witnesses. Mr Pierce Lewis remarked that if anything happened to Mr Crossland after that court ii would be a serious matter. SHARP -PUNISHMENT FOR A CARRIAGE DRIVER. John Williams, donkey driver, 58, Vale-road, and Thomas Jones, cairriagia driver, 129, Vale- road, were charged with fighting- on the Pro- menade but as it appeared Iran the evidence of P.S. Demsey that. Jones was the aggressor, and that Williams only defended himself when the other man kicked h:m; the Bench dismissed the case aga.inst WiLiams and fined Jones 2s 6d and 8s costs. PICTURE POSTCARD DEALERS FINED. Henry Kirk, H igh-stroet; George Hastings. 167, NV"IllngtcLi-i-oad.; and! Soro Levensraihia. Abbey-stieet, were summoned for exposing ob. scene lecture postcards im their shops. Mr Robert Joiies prosecuted for the police, and said there had been numerous complaint, from visitors and others, w that an inspection of the shops was mado by P.S. Demsey. A.- there were many children coming to Rhyl their parents there should be nothing of an ob t, Inab'e nature in the shops. P.S. Demsey spoke to seeing the cards whic. e produced en oollrt, exposed for sale in each u; .vhops. He had previously warrred Mr Kiii -iid his son, and cards complained of were no. emoved. Mr Hastings promised that if the, a.>B was "looked over" he would do away with iiy cards which were objected1 to. Mrs Leven iiis cards were the worst of the lot. Henry K> rk contended that the cards were <)t obscene, and remarked that to the pure I] things '.ver.i pure. The cards were sent out •y Manchester firms, who he was sure would not end cut obscene* pictures. He failed to see iha. here was anything wrong with the cards. The Chairman said the Bench by a majority t.he case of Mr Kurk and Mr Hastings im "0.00 fines of 5s and 138 oosts each. Mrs Leven would also be fined a like sum, the Benel, agreeing in that case. Mr Kirk raised the question as to what h- should do in future whea he had cards sent < turn. In, Manchester there was a Watch Corn aiittee to submit things to, but in Rhyl there- was no such body. What he considered all right, as in this c;u e, might be regarded as obscene b> others. The Chairman said defendant must use his own judgment. If the police found any more cards which they oonsidered to be obscene he would bo again summoned. Mr IIastis said he felt it Nva,4 hard tines to nave to pay 18s after a. hard season. The court rose after sitting some five hours.

FLINTSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. A moving of thoie interested in the formation of a society for the study of the history and antiquities of the county of Flint was heid at i/retsi-atyn on Saturday afternoon, Mr Henry ± ay lor, F.S.A., Chester, presiding. ilie moveine-it owcu its initiation to Mr Her- bert Lewis, M. t' who, spooling at a recent meeting of the Prestatyn and lihyi Cymmro- dorion, dep-cred the fact t'na.t suoh a Society d'd not t, as the county abounded in matteL of historical and antiquarian interest. Since then meetings have been held, and con- siderable prog-tea; made, and many prominent people in the county are taking a.n active inter- cut in the movement. On Saturday it was decided to hold a pubic meeting at Prestatyn Town Ha 1 on a Saturday j :n September, when it i; expected that many to take- interest in the Scci<rty will be in the neighbourhood in connection with the Nat.onaj Eisteddfod.

RHUTyDLAN, ILLNESS OF THE 71A,AR.-We regret to learn that the Rev. T. W. Vaughan is indis- posed. On Tuesday he was able to get up, but early on Wednesday morning his condition was such that the doctor had to be summoned, and he is confined to hir, bed again. Much sym- pathy is felt with the sufferer, and also Mrs Vaughan, who has had a very anxious time during the Vicar's il n es.

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By tising dynamite to blow up the safe burglars have practically wrecked the Great Barr Station; near Birmingham. Twenty-five governments in Russia have reported 5121 fresh cases of cholera and 2712 deaths in one week. Extraordinary damage has been caused by the rainstorm and floods in many counties in England and- Scotland.

DENBIGH. SUCCESS.—Miss May Anwyl, formerly of Denbigh and Rhyl, has just passed the in- termediate courses of the Royal Society of Art, in shorthand and typewriting.

RHYL. THE GALE.—On Frida.y and Saturday Rhyl experienced tho fuM force of the gaie which pre- vailed, along- the coast, and higli seas were wit- nessed. Fortunately the tides were falling, go fihafc the dlefenoe works w>ero:i;n no way damaged. A large quantity df sand was blown on to the Porrncfnade, but tlhis was quickly removed when rn the wind: subsided. During the week-end heavy rain foil, the record giving 0.63 to 6 p.m. OIl Sunday. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Srsttday evening, at St. Thoma^ Churoh, an orecital was given by Mr Bryan E. War+rurst, Mr Fowler, bari- tone, was the vocalist, and Mr Whitfield assisted with the violin. RINK HOCKEY MATCH. The popularity of the ska tang1 rink for hookey matches was endo-noed ca Friday evening, when there was a large attendance to witness tihe match between the local club and a team of visitors. Rhyl won by 3 goals to 1, Mr P. Seeda aooring the thmee goals, Messrs F. Drake, H. A. Dovey, F. Wells, aind) R. Roberts were also included in. tlie Rhyl team, wihile Messis Wadrili, Da vies, HugiheB, Clarke, and Hamel made up the team for the visitors. Mr W. Gunner was the umpire. LOOKING OUT FOR CRIPPEN .-()n Fri- day and Saturday observation was kept at Rhyl in anticipation off the polioe bringing Crrppen by boat to the town. An intimation was received from London on Friday that it was possible Ribyl would be selected as the port of landing, and pressmen were asked to keep a close watch on the shore and station. The scribes were of course doomed to disappointment. "YE ANCIENT BELLMAN. -lUly I has now in the person of Mr T Roose, town crier, a. represeKrtative of tihe old school df bellmen. On Saturday he was on duty in knickerbockers, three cornered-hat and cut-away coat, and was. an object of interest to many visitors. He claims to be tie oldest town arier in Rhvl, with 25 yaajs* service. A BALOOM MERCHANT IN TROUBLE.— The explanation given at a special police court on Friday by Thomas Colder, who described himself as a vendor of toy balloons and wind- mills, was a. curious one. He had been found drunk amd incapable in Wellington-road on the previous night by P.C. Pierce. When asked w!hy he oante to RhyJ, the man replied, "I am working about eta fresh country." The Chair- man (Mr Elwy Williams): You wanted a change of air -Defen-damt: No. I arn working m different parts of the country, as trade gleots quiet in a place in time. In fining defendaait 2s 6d and, 6s 4d oosts, the Chairman said there would be aenxaa days in which to pay the fine and co&ts, and if defendant did not pay he would get another "change of air." ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, The following gifts have been l'e- ceived, and are gratefully acknowledged: — Lettuces and flowers, Mr Stanley; bulbs, "olonel Mesham; flowers, Mr Woof; illus- trated papers, Mrs Sydney Porter; and linen, Mrs Hugh Jones. PRIZE SHOOTING.—The annual "Bisley" of the Flintshire Rifle Association takes place at the Foryd range, on Saturday, when it is expected that there will be some interest- ing competitions. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday, there will be a practice match for the local team, and ar- rangements are being made for a match with •t visiting team on the following Saturday. CURIO OS ACCIDENT.—A curious accident recently took jilaoe to a son of Mr G-corge Brookes, Queen-street. It appears that the little fellow was at play on the sandhills, and seeing some Boy Scouts there, he went close to them in order to better watch their do- ings. By some means or other, he received a blow from the axe which a boy was oarry- ing, and, unfortunately, was cut across the eye. The injury was of such a serious char- acter that Mr Brookes deemed it advisable to take the boy to a specialist in Birming- ham, where an operation was immediately performed. At one time grave doubts were ntertaiucd as to saving the unfortunate boy's eyj.fiiglxt, but reports to hand this week are more sat'siactory. Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Brookes, as well as for the lad. THE 'J OWN HALL.—During the past few days the woodwork and other portions of the outeide of the Town Hall have been in the hanas of the painters, and the building al- eady presents a brighter app"3.ranc.2.. WASTE PAPER BASKETS.—Following the ■:c ample set by the town authorities in pro- viding baskets for the reception of waste paper, the Post Office officials have now naoed similar baskets in the front office. DAY SCHOOLS The elementary day -:chools re-open on Monday next. According o reports the town is free of any epidemic sickness, so that after the holidays the at- tendance should be good. CAKE-WALK COMPETITION .-On Friday e\t3-iing at. the Queen's Skats',rig- Rink another • c-ry successful cake-walk competition was held n the prase-rice of a Jarg" company of apccta- ors. In the couple competition, the first prize .va.s taken by Miss Mamie Jones and Miss Esther (ones; hhe second by Misses D. Brownlow and C. PoJknnghojTje. A c,(, -on prize was • warded to Misses M. Homan and F. Honian. In tihe "singles" competition the two first prizes were awarded to Miss M. Jones and Miss G. Polkinghome. Last evening at too Queen's 't"nk tho cake-walk competitions were won by Misses Jones, Homan, and Master J. Evans. FUNERAL OF MISS SONIA RALLI. On Friday the funeral took place of the late Miss Sonia Ralli. The body was taken :rom Mia Hall, Newmarket, to St. Tnomas' Lhurch, and was afterwards interred in the family vault at the new Church Cemetery, the service, which was of a private ch,ar- acter, was conducted by the Rev. D.M tcaulay, ,lnd at the church was fully choral, the sur- pliced choir being in charge of Mr Bryan E. Warhurst. The hymns rendered were "Now the labourer's task is o'er," "For ever with the Lord," and "On the resurrection morn." The mourners were: First carriage: Mr M. A. Ralli (father), Miss Ralli (sister), Mr A. M. Ralli, and Mrs Spartali. Second carriage: Mr A. Faeher, Mr S. Spartali, Mr A. Fashirri, and Mr A. Spartali. Third carriage Mrs Boun i, Migs Bourri, Mrs A. M. Ralli, and Nurse Brown. Fourth carriage: Mr Jones (ehainuan of Newmarket Parish Council), Mr Wyme, and Mr R. Jones, representing the Newmarket Parish Council. Messrs D. Griffiths end Son carried out the funeral arrangements. We understand that the following wreaths were sent:—From her sorrowing faither a.nd sis- tor; Mrs A. Soourodi; Mrs Theodore Castagle; Mr and Mrs Facnen and children; Mr Antony Sp-ar!iii; Aunt and Uno'.e Aleoo; Aunt and Uncle Rpartaii; Aunt and Uncle Caralli; Mr P. L. Argent. 16, Hyde Park-terrace, London; M'rs L. Lewis, Dyeerth; tho M-ipaas WiOhexs and Mr Tom Wil.iams, Moiv-n-nedd; Misser> M-uriei, Gladys. May, and Frances Bibby, Fachwen Mrs Bourri; Dr. and Mrs Griffith Mr Cai'tv and f.imily; Hannah, Oswald, Cradoc and Trevor P.ogor.i; Messr* WilHajia and Jones, Ce.rw.ral Stores. New-market; the pardlvioners of New- market,; Mr Wynne, Newmarket; Mis, Sopha Bourri; Mr, Mrs and Master CeofFrey Gerrand; tlie. men r»:-v.(.nti and maid oorvants., Mia Hall,- Mrs Ij'ewTe'h-n Heaton, R'hianva, Rhyl- G. H. WcVh; M. Anders; A. AnsdoU; G. 1?! Grey; t'he Cymmrodorionl Soc'e.ty, Ptatyn, etc.

RUTHIN. THE MALE VOICE CHOIR. Much in- terest is taken in the visit of this cho to Rhyl next Sunday, when it will give a concert at the Pavilion. The ciioir is busily rehearsing. A special train win run to llhyl on tho occasion WOMAN IN THE PULPIT.—The pulpit of Bethania C.M. Chapel was occupied on Sunday night by Miss Hughes, dauglrer of the Rev. Benjamin Hugh-os. St. Asaph. M'ss Hughes, who spent some years on the Klie^sia Mission Hills, delivered an impressive ad- dress. SCHOLASTIC. W. D. Williams, hyfryd, has obtained a scholarship of £32 tenable for four years at the Denbigh Cou- ty School. The scholarship is connected w-tb tlw Mathew charity, and has been held by other members of the same familv. EMPIRE GUILD OF TEACHERS.—Several members of this guild have been spen iing a pleasant holiday at Ruthin. amending most of their time at the County School for Girls. They were also hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs Herlxrt Lewis at Penucha, Caer- wys, and other local friends. A scries of lectures were delivered on various subjects, -among the lecturers being Mr W. R. Evans,

Late Advertisements. Mr. C. Wesley Haslam, Auctioneer, Surveyor, Valuer, Land aJl4 Estate Agent. SALES by AUCTION and VALUATION oi Property, Farming Stocks, FurnitUT01 etc. Immediate Settlements. Vacations fot Probate, Mortgage,Transfej', and under AgTJcultiLnal Holdings Act. Properties aJ^ Business soLd by Private Treaty, gages negotiated. Properties and Estaites carefully n^aaiaged, Rente collected; Account rendered to suit Qients' conveariesnce. Tn- ventoriee taken and checked. Surveys, Ma.' Plans, etc., for any purpose. Buildxfljj Estates laid out. Dilapidation Insurances effected through any of the prtl1- oipal Offices. Enquiries invited. THE CENTRAL AUCTION and ESTATE OFFICES, TOWN HALL CHAMBERS, Na.t. Tel. 70. RHYL. The MOST IMPORTANT POINT to eg sider when giving instructions fox a BY AUCTION is: WHEN SHALL I CEIVE A COMPLETE SETTLEMENT? TO BE QUITE CERTAIN OF AN IMMEDIATE CASH SETTLEMENT, Gl" YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO C. WESLEY HASLAM, who makes a tico of Settling all Sales given to Wr DAY FOLLOWING DAY OF SALE, 1 will give a written guarantee to that PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION. REASONABLE CHARGES. PROMPT SETTLE.i'\{EN' CASH ADVANCED (if required) on rc0^Sj ing instructions to Sell, or if preferred purchase outright the ^hiole or part conteO of a House of Furniture up to any amount- ENQUIRIES INVITED. National Telephone 70. 2 Messrs W. Freeman & Cu. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT of a VERX EXTENSIVE and MOST IMPO- RT.&NL SALE at GREENFIELD HALL, HOLYWELL, NORTH WALES. WESSRfi W. FREEMAN and CO. begj? announce that they have been with instructions from R. R. Leggatt, to SELL the whole of the Costly Modem Antique RESIDENTIAL appertaining to Entrance Hall, Landings, Dining and Drawing-rooms, St Bod and Dress ing-rooian^; also the Wutcotoo of Schoolrooms, Dormitories, Gym Laundry and Workshops, and Kitchen gether with the Outside Effccts and the built Gymnasium, on WEDNESDAY a3v THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st and 223* 1910, commencing at 11 o'clock each a'y-ts Full particulars in future advertieez°?S and posters; also in Catalogues, to be -"TT from the Auctioneers, seven days pr!"O Sale. View day, by Catalogue only, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20th. Auction Offices, Holywell. Phone 17. 9,8447p FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, Freehold Dwelling-housee, kno^ii "Bryn Odol" and "Maisonette," EllcsiB^jy road, Colwyn Bay.—For particulars, ^PPi T. H. Morgan and Co., Solicitors, Cou^J Bay. P rpO BE LET, charming Residence^ c°^- manding grand views of River ConJ^V' and district; suitable for Retired Officer small family. Rent, £ -15.—Apply, OoW^ Higson's Estate Office, 18, Booth-street, ch^ter. 28446p^

PRESTATYN. PERSONAL. -Mr John Hugfces. the respected Town Clerk, its much better. GENERAL HOLIDAY.—So far every points to the tradesmen of tho town folini? with the suggested general holiday on the Wednesday in October, as supported by Council. Tho harvest tihanksgiving will P0 arranged for another day. It is propoeed to continue the lliureday afternoon cdosing of RJPOO from tlie second Thursday in October. ANOTHER CARNEGIE G=.-Lnfoynw- tion has come to hand that Mr Carnegie WO give a gra-nt towards the oort of flhe proposed pipe organ for the English Wesleyan Chap^* Prestatyn has already benefited by Mr Oarrsegi0 e generogitv in anotihor direction. THE CYMMRODORION SOCIKTY.—Ar- f rangemerrt,s have been ma-d-e for a visit bv t!h* memWs of the Oymnrrodorion Soeioty to TaJ- acre on Seiptesmber 22nd. GOLF.—On iS^itiLrday important matdhes in connection with the Banks' Cup of tihe club are to be piaved on the link-, witch aro in fine con- dition.

ST. ASAPH. THE FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION.- Preparations are being made for the first vifiit to the Cathedral city of the North Warles Fire Brigade Union, on the 10th inst., and the entries for the demonstration arfl quite up to the average. The field which has been selected for the event is admirably I suited for an affair of this kind, while the citizens are taking a keen interest in mat- ters. St. Asaph always gives demonstrations of this kind a hearty welcome, and a large I attendance is being expected.

CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Saturday, September 3rd. 3.15: Service, Whitfeld in E. j- Anthem 138G, "Sing a Song of Praise" i (Stainer). Daily: Matins, 8.15 a.m.; Evensong, 3.15 p.m. Holv Days and Saints' Days: Celebration of Holy Communion, 8.15 a.m. 15th Sunday after Trinitv. 8.15: Hofy Communion. II 11: Matins. Service, Lloyd in E flat. Anthem 1537, "Oh. for a closer walk with God" (Foster). Hymns, 200 and 103. Preacher, the U-ev. W. n. Flctc-.bm. Canon-in-Residence. 12.15: Holy Communion. 3.30: Hymn, 276 (2). Service, Wesley in F. Litany. Anthem 1534, "0, love th-e Lord" (Sul- livan). 6.15: Hymns, 540, 265, 214, and 216. Preacher, Vicar D. L. Jones. Collection: St. Asaph Church House.

The King has consented to become patrol of the Amateur football Association.

Rev. R. Ernest and the warden Ruthin (Bev. Lewis Price). AiiKmg t<;rating places visited were Moel i Messrs Ellis and Son's works, and Plas rhydd (the residence of MT Stanley Wi-lynio) i < THE NANTCLAVYD ESTATE.—In view « his forthcoming departure and the of his connection with the Nantclwyd as sub-ag-ent, the tenantry have Mr J. W. Cowley with an illuminated addr^ and a purs-e of money. The presentation made by Mr R. D. Jones, The Mill, acted as secretary with Mr G. E. EdwaJ*1^ Garthneuadd. Mr Cowley has accepted position on the Montgomeryshire Estate, of j Lady Williams-Wynn at Llangedwyn. NEW BUSINESS PREMISES ACQUlRSg- —Messrs Gittins and Beech, ironmongers., Siör Peter's-equare, have just acquired by priVOto treaty the adjoining premises held for is £ f^s ly lialf a century by Messrs Robert Hugh. and Son's, seedsmen. This acquisition enaole Messrs Gittins and Beech to catty out very ne-oessary extensions to thieiT Own plaoa of businees. i MESSRS R. ELLIS AND SONJS MlNERAf1 WORKS.—Attention is drawn to the £ hitherto unknown to many that tliis known firm has become a limited liabitiv company, by objections laid by the Libelul Party to the retention of the names of Col. Gieorge and Col. Saxon Gregson Ellis on tbO voters' list.