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THE SHOE CASE.

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IPUBLIC DEMONSTRATION UPON…

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I PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION UPON THE I OPENING OF THE VALE OF CLWYD RAILWAY. lIt is now a little beyond a tweive-montn since we first announced to the public the commencement of the important undertaking, which was to establish a line of communication between nearly the remotest parts of the Vale of Clwyd and the Chester and I lo- lyhead Railway. Then we had the pleasure of re- conling the interesting ceremony of cutting the first sod of that most useful branch, which was opened for general traffic on the 5th inst., after having been pre- viously inspected and approved by the Boatd of Trade. Since then we are happy at being enabled to state, from reliable information obtained, that the extent of the passenger traffic alone has already greatly exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the promotu-s, and that the other traffic is daily in- creasing, which, no doubt, when the general tir- rangements of the line shall be fully completed, will prove such 3S its position and locality warrant us to cxpect. Independently of the vast agricultural ca- pabilities of the country through which the enginenow puffs and whirls its mineral resources are such as may become a source of additional profit to the shareholders, as we are given to understand that al- ready one tramroad, about a mile in length, is con-I templated to join the Graig Limestone Quarry of Mr. Foulkes, with thc main line, which, no doubt, will be followed by various other adjuncts such as necessity will give rise to. Thursday last was another great day in the annals of D2nbip;h, St. Asaph, llhyl, and the other towns in the proximity of the Vale. Early on the morning of that day, the monotous and peaceful aspect of old DyfTryn Clwyd" was disturbed by a roar of cannon from the heights of Caledfryn, where the Russian gun, presented to the inhabitants of Denbigh as a Crimean trophy, was stationed, and by some iiiel-i-y peaL, from the hells of the ancient St. Hilary's church. The town was gaily decorated with ever- greens and banners, and the day was observed by the inhabitants as a close holiday-eycry business and trade being entirely suspended, and all wholly given up to honour the occasion in the best conceiv- hl manner. In I-Tenllan-strcct, we noticed a stream of flags extending from the Hand Inn to Dr, Ed- wards's, which, from the inscriptions appearing thereon, must have been a rendezvous of the shoe- makers. In High street also the number of banners spanned the road from the Druid to the Leopard Inn, and a similar mark of festivity from the Thrce I Boar's Heads to the Talbot Inn. In front of the Royal Oak, the letters V. C. R." were brilliantly lighted up in gas jets, and were tastefully adorned with evcrgteens and the following incriptions, I- Suc- cess to the Vale of Clwyd Railway," The Mayor and Corporation of Denbigh," Triumph the Ito- ward of Perseverance," &c. Messrs. Simon and Hyder, we p?lc eived, also decorated their premises evergreens, and a number of flags gaily flattered in the breeze from the Town-hall, the Cross, the Crown, Hull, and Talbot Hotels. Others equally conspicu- in Yale-street exhibited various and similar demon- strative features worthy of note. Right along to the Railway offices, flags in profusion were to be seen from almost every window, hearing different inscrip- tions, such as the followingThe Mayor and Corporation and the Town and Trade of Denbigh," Townshend Mainwaring. Esq., M.P., and the fa- mily of Galltfaenan for ever Success to the Vale of Clwyd Rail way." About half-past nine o'clock the Kinmel Troop of the Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry made their ap- pearance, and, pi-eceeded by the band of the Royal Denhigh Militia, advanced to High-street, where the members of the Benefit and other Societies were be. ing arranged in proper order to go and meet Mr. Townshend Mainwaring, M.P., and family, which I was accordingly done. Shortly after ten o'clock, the lion, gentleman, Mrs. Mainwaring and family, accompanied by E. G. Salisbury, Esq., M.P. for Chester, and T. Townscnd, Esq came down High- street, supported by an escort of the cavalry, whose appearance was a signal for vociferous cheering. The necessary arrangements having been completed, the procession moved towards the Hailway Station, in t ie following order, or nearly so:- The Kinmel Troop of the Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry, mounted. The Banner presented to the Railway Company. The Band of the Royal Denbigh Militia, in full uniform. The Ollieers and Members of the two Lodges of Odd Fellows, with their Banners and Regalia. The Officers and Members of the Star Inn Friendly So- ciety, with their Banners and Regalia. The Officers and Members of the Cross Keys Inn Friendly Society, with their Banners and Regalia. The Officers and Members of the King's Arms Inn Friendly Society, with their Banners and Regalia. The Officers and Members of the Foresters' Society, with their Banners and Regalia. The Denbigh Daud. The Members of the Society of the Ancient Trade of Cordw&iners in Denbigh. Members of the Patriotic Welshmen from Liverpool, preceded by Martin's band. The Inhabitants of Denbigh and its vicinity, followed by Friends and Wellwishers. The Gentlemen who became responsible for the prelim- inary expences of the Railway, wearing Rosettes. The Mayor ond Corporation of Denbigh, wearing Rosettes, and preceded by the Mace Bearers. The carriage, containing Townshend Mainwaring, Esq. and Mrs. Townshend Mainwaring, and Family. The Directors of the Vale of Clwyd Railway Company, together with the Engineers, Contractors, and principal Officials of the Railway, wearing Rosettes. A Detachment of the Kinmel Troop, The whole scene was very imposing, and attracted considerable attention. The members of the Conl- wainers' Society appeared fully alive to the im- portancc of the event inaugurated that day, they ??,r, preceded by their own band, and carried a goodly number of small banners, with the following in- scribed thereon The Boot and Shoemaking Trade is the principal and ancient Trade of Denbigh." Some few patriotic Welshmen from Liverpool also formed part of the procession, and brought over, ex- pressly for the occasion, a brass band, at their own expense. The ancient order of Foresters added further interest and animation to the proceedings; they wore the usual attractive dress, and were led, in full uniform, by Mr. II. Jenkins, Abergele, P. H, of the Court, and others on horseback. At the bottom of Vale-street the procession opened file, to admit those from the rear to proceed to the carriages await- ing their arrival at the station for their to nhyl, and were saluted from a neighbouring to lZh3,1, The nature and extent of the prcccedings necessarily caused some delay in the departure, which only took place at 11 '20, instead of 10 30. But before startin- Mr. Townshend Mainwaring thanked the people for the reception given to them, and said he hoped it would he a commencement of increased prosperity and comfort to all in Denbigh and the Vale of Clwyd. (Clicers ) The hou. gentleman having concluded, stepped into one of the carriages, which were loaded with human beings, drawn by the Company's two new engines, the Clwyd" and the "Elwy," well called the harbingers of commerce and civilization, which whistled long triumphantly until we had reached the little station of Trefnant. From thence we were steadily drawn through a most picturesque route, the whole range of the Clwydian hills rising in majestic beauty at a distance, and a truly magnificent land- scape stretching forth before us, until we were made to understand, by the warm and enthusiastic recep- tion we received, that we had advanced as far as the (Ioliglitftil little City of St. Asaph. We then pro- ceeded on until we were in sight of the dismantled fortress and the ruined ramparts of the venerable Rhuddlan Castle, rich in historical recollections, and the reminiscences of by-gone ages; but were some- what astonished at the coolness, and the apparent indifference with which the inhabitants of that loca- lity inaugurated the opening of a line from which, no doubt, they expect to derive a little more than the ordinary advantages. After a passing glance at the little Station of I. oryd, the reverberating roar of cannons announced that we had reached the wonder- ful, rising, and prosperous town of Rhyl, where the inhabitants, the Friendly Societies, and the Rhyl Commissioners, and Demonstration Committee, were in readiness at the Station to meet Mr. Mainwaring and the other Directors, and to escort Uu-tn to the Town I raIl, where a presentation ws to take plncc. Mr. Mainwaring, accompanied by his friends and family, accordingly alighted, and walked with the procession towards the Town Hall, outside of which a platform was erected for their reception, and the proceedings which were to follow. l-pon aniving there, John Sisson, Esq., took the chair, and addressed the meeting as follows Bro- ther inhabitants of this place,—Allow me to say a few words upon this occasion of mutual congratula- tion. In the first place allow me to congratulate the people of Rhyl, for making this demonstration upon the opening of the Vale of Clwyd Railway. (Chcers,) I I hope it will be considered as an assurance by that Company, whom we have met together to honour, that the people of Rhyl especially, are deeply inter- ested in the formation and final opening of this line. (Cheers.) Time has so elapsed, that it will prevent much speechyfying; but few remarks merely will I make, To you, Nir. Mainwaring, I will only say, we all feel the greatest sympathy for the earnest atten- tion which you have given to the formation of thc line since its commencement. (Cheers.) As I know the address which is to be presented to him, will con- 'Fey in terms much more eloquent, the impressive feelings of I)e mhabltants of Rhyl, as agreed upon at a public meeting. I will pass oil, and make one or two further observations upon the other directors and officials connected with this line. First of all, much praise is due to the engineer and contractor, for having carried onl the undertaking, within the estimates originally named-a fact which redounds greatly to their honour -as it is very few contractors of railways, who hare been able to adhere to the estimates originally contracted for. To the other directors, who co-operated with Mr. Mainwaring, it is my duty to offer our congratulations. The con- tractors commenced executing the work with assi- duity. and accomplished it in the unprecedented period of fourteen months. (Cheers.) The earnest perseverance which they have exhibited during the winter months, is highly creditable to them. Task the people of Rhyl, what have they to offer for the advantages, which, we trust, this railway will confer upon their town ? Well, I have only to state, that we have a newly-built town, free from many disadvan- tages that might materially injure the health and comfort of the inhahitants-bnilt upon the water's side, excellent for its sand, which is not surpassed by any sand in the kingdom, (Cheers.) We made also an excellent promenade, not surpassed in any watering-place. We have also numerous places of iVorship. belonging to the different denominations; and a Convalescent Institution, for the existence of which, we are mainly indebted to Mr. Mainwaring. We have a port, capable of being enlarged, the traf- He of winch will be materially increased by the for- mation of this litic: I itli these recommendations, we have thirty Commissioners, nppointed by an Act of Parliament, to take care of those advantages—and I hope they will take care of them, and hring a greater number of visitors into the town than were ever brought here before. (Cheers.) I hope the traffic will increase, and the dividend will also be increased and enlarged. With these remarks, Mr. Sisson sat dimn rtmid general applause. ltev. Hugh Morgan said — Mr. Townshend Mainwar- ing, I 113'0 been deputed by my Parishioners and fellow- townsmen to present to you the address I hold in my band in honour of the inaguration of the Yale of Clwyd Railway. lily townsmen have entrustell to me a charge, of which I need well to be proud, and one which I should undertake with unalloyd pleasure, did I feel that 1 had the power to fulfil it in the manner the occasion deserves, or as I should myself wish. In the presenta- tion of this addr ess, however, the desire of the inhabit- ants of Rii) I is to do you hononr, and if I fail to ade.. quately represent their wishes, it is my misfortune and not their fault; and, therefore, the address itself is necessarily brief, but I am desired further to assure you, and I do from my own personal obsermtions,-that the opening of the Yale of Clwyd Railway bad been looked forward to by the inhabitants of Rhyl with the very greatest Interest-that we have, watched its progress narrowly and anxiously from the time when your board of directors canvassed so diligently for shareholders until to-day, when it has obtained the sanction 01 the Government Inspector, and celebrates its inaguration festival. We are convinced that it will turn out of the very greatest benefit to our town, and we are not without hopes-that it may be a source of profit to the share- holders. Railways have been, I believe, almost in- variably the harbingers of prosperity. The Chester and Holyhead Railway, for instance, has been pre-eminently so to this tOWII. I' ifteeu years ago it was only a strag- gling village of lodging-bouses. Now it has become a town dignified with its parade and terraces, governed with its corporate body of commissioners, and having its thriving corn market. Wherever railways have been introduced in those districts the various articles of food and clothing, whether necessarics or luxuries, have been thereby cheapened. The value of land and pro- perty of every deseraction has been enhanced-the con- veniences, the comfort, and the speed of travelling have been increased. We are, all of us, more or less practi- cal people, and priz" privileges just in the proportion t'lat they affect our pockets and minister to our comforts, and when, sir, in future years we Rhyl people find that the markets of Denbigh are brought down to IIs-nol- understand me-lo the detriment of our neighbour— tliir we by no means wish—but when prices are equalised between the two towns--a pound of beef, for instance, may be had here for the same money that it is offered at Denbigh, when, moreover, we find that our visitors, tired of the sands, hard, and firm, and clean though they be--tired of the sea, brimful with health, as it is-as people do get tired even of good things, when there is no variety and contrast in them, when they can migrate to Denbigh and St. Asaph, for a few houis' enjoyment of the green fields and luxuriant foliage of the Yale, and do this at half the cost and twice the comfort of past years when in this way the new railway opened to-day enables us to offer inducements to strangers to come and stay amongst tis-tlien we shall -cren the most scepticaL-appreciate the good which your railway will effect for us-we shall rejoice the more from day to day that its construction has been sa- tisfactorily accomplishet]; and the more conviction of the benefit arising from it grows upon us, the greater ought also to be, and I am sure will be, our gratitude to those who have been in God's hand the instrument of bringing about all this. To you, sir, in your official capacity of chairman of the board of directors, and in your individual capacity as holder of the largest num- her of shares, we confess outselves, as a town, under deep obligations, and we desire, in this public manner, to acknowledge it. But, sir-this address does not con- fine itself to this day's event alone, we thought it a fit- ing opportunity also to record our appreciation of your worth as a private gentleman doing" gooad quietly and unobtrusively in your generation. NVe cannot forget that the charities of this town have always found in you and your esteemed and estimable wife, firm and ¡¡her:1I supporters. Your name may be read on all begging lists, and they arc not few in number, and that noble institu- tioli-ttle Convalescent Institution where this summer upwanls of lWf) hun.lre,1 of our suffering poor have been enabled to enjoy the benefits ofsea nit-, and good whole- some food, owes its establishment to your generosity, I will not enlarge 011 this Bubjecl for I know your feeLiI1¡(s sufficiently well to be aware, that you would rather this be not spoken of but I mention it heeause it is alluded to in the address, and because it justifies us, in the steps we have taken to-day in awan1in;r honour wh2re honour is due—in showing our esteem of your character is a private gentleman, equally as the Chairman of the Yale of Clwyl Railway. The addreis I am requested to pie- To Townshend Mainwaring, of Gallifaenan, E-q., sent to you is the following: — I.P. "Si.r,—We the i. nhabitants of Rh)!, in public meeting assembled, deem it to be not only our bounden (it3,, but also our privilege, to seize the present memorable op- portunity of congratulating you upon the opening for public traffic of the Yale of Clwyd Railway, for which most useful adjunct to the attractions of our town, we feel assured we are mainly indebted to your unwearid exertions and to the pecuniary aid you from time to time so generously afforded the Company. From the mo, ment you accepted office as Chairman, we have not failed to note the able and energetic manner in which you have presided over the Company's affairs, and in thus offering you our warmest congratulations, we would at the same time tender you our cordiaL thanks for the great boon you have thereby conferred upon our town and neighbourhood, andwe heartilywish the undertaking every prosperity. We would also take ",h"ntage of this occasion, to express our appreciation of the numerous benefits and nets of kindness you have at various periods bestowed upon Rhyl, and our sincere admiration of your charac- ter, both as a private gentleman, and as a member of the ■ Legislature, also our earnest hope that you may long be spared to grace the important position in which it has pleased Almighty God to place you. Signed on behalf of the inhabitants of HhJI, Rev. H. MORGAN, (Chairman.) Mr. Sisson here called upon the meeting to pass the Address with acclamation, which was enthusi- astically responded to. Townshend Mainwaring, Esq., then stepped for ward and said, Ladies and Gentlemen,— L have only to say that I feel indeed deeply gratified in receiving" this your kind Address at the hands of Mr. Morgan I can but express my feelings in very inadequate terms. I accept it with gratitude upon the success- ful completion of the Yale of Clwyd railway. (Loud cheers.) It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to he connected with the formation of this line aua I witness to-day with extreme joy and pleasure how the difficulties which presented themselves last year have been overcome. We have been already amply rewarded in the joyous demonstration wit- nessed this day. What if you all had been at Denbigh to see the joyous faces of the people there I call not compare it to anything better than a universal wedding-day. (Laughter.) And in fact, we are ac- tually wedding towns together. Denbigh is beiiim wedded to the town of Rhyl by the bright sea and! Rhuddlan and the little town of Saint Asaph acts as bridesmaids, (LOlHl cheers, and roars of laughter.) —With regard to myself, I considered I had a duty to perform towards my constituents at Denbigh, in rendering what assistance I could in this affair and have a pleasure in serving you in Rhyl as well, as I have tent housand goldcn motives to make the union as happy as possible. (Loud cheers.) An allusion has been made to the Convalescent Institution erected here alltl I had great pleasure, in conjunction with my brother and Mr. Johnson, to aid its establishment. I have great pleasure in thanking Nlr. Theed, and all those gentlemen who have rendered valuable assist- ance in carrying it out with so much success. It is a most valuable Institution, and I feel highly nrivi- teged in giving it a helping hanrl. As Mr. Sisson has said time is short, [wili cnlyadd that I accept' thus address with great gratitude It shaI. occupy very conspicuous place in my house, and 1 hope it 1 will prove a stimulant to my children and my chil- dren's children to endeavour also to serve you, and to further your interests. (Loud and continued cliceriti, which ended with three cheers for Nirs. Mainwaring.) The processi_on then returned in the same order as before to the Railway Station, the band playing heart-stirring airs during that time, when the visi- tors, greatly swelled in numbers by the inhabitants of Hbyl, took their departure for St. Asaph. The day was likewise closely observed as a holiday throughout Rhyl, where the greatest anxiety was displayed to appreciate the locomotive extension tc Denhih. in a manncr worthy of the town. Arches, flags. &c" were to be seen opposite or on the follow- ing premises:—In High-street, Dinorben Hotel, Mr. Ellis Evans, Mostyn Arms, Mr. E- Hughes, Mr, J. Jones, confectioner, Mr. G. Astle, ltliyl Visiter Of- fice ("Prosperity to Mr. Mainwaring, M.P." in Wellington road, Albion Hotel and Mr. Kender- dine's; Queen-street, Mr Healing, who had a beau- tiful flag suspended from an arch of evergreens, with the sentiment T. Mainwaring, Esq., M.P., for ever." The Town Hall and the Hailway Station y "-t  tio n were also decorated with evergreens, &c., &c.

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