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--ST ASAPH COUNTY COURT.
ST ASAPH COUNTY COURT. IMPORTANT JUDGMENTS. I His Honour Judge Koratio Lloyd sat at St. Asaph on Friday, Mr Fred Sission, Registrar. I having dealt with the undefended actions entered. There were no cases of public interest to occupy the court, but the Judge gave the following judg. ments in actions previously heard. The Validity of an Ejectment Notice. In the case of Mellidsw v. Margaret and John Jones, Rhyl, Mr Roe-Browne being for plaintifl and Mr Wm. Davies for defendants, His Honour said that this was an action for ejectment, to recover a house and premises known as No. 78, Vale Road, Rhyl, the renter's holding having been, as alleged by plaintiff, determined by a notice to quit, and the question before the court was whether the tenancy had been actually determined by a proper notice. On the first of May, 1878, the premises were let to the female defendant, then known as Margaret Williams, but who shortly afterwards became the wife of John Jones. From that time until May, '84, the rent was paid to Mr John Davies, a solicitor at Denbigh, and he gave receipts in the name of John Jones, he so far being treated as tenant. Upon Mr Davies giving up receiving the rent in 1884, it was from then to 1886 paid to trustees, of which plaintiff was the representative. His Honour believed that on all occasions the rent was paid to Mr Davies by the hands of the vife, but at any rate the receipts were made out in the husband's name, he then being treated as the tenant. But under that state of things the notice to quit was served on Margaret Jones, and her husband was ignored though receipts for years had been given in his name, he was now treated as a nonentity. He (the Judge) had to consider and decide whether this was a good notice or not. It was argued that the notice was sent to the defendants as joint tenants, but he could not see that in this case there was in fact any such relation between the husband and wife. The question was who was the tenant, and how the tenancy had been affected by the marriage Having reviewed a case quoted for the plaintifl, His Honour said he could not see that it had any bearing on this action. It had been also argued that the wife was her husband's agent, and that a notice served on an agent was good notice. But she was not an agent in the proper sense of the word. Service on an agent would do, and often- times that had to be done, as the owner was inaccessible. But here the notice was not only served on Margaret Jones, but also made out in her name. In an action for ejectment it must be shewn that a prcper notice had been given, whereas inlthis case he held that the notice was informal and inoperative. The action failed, and verdict would be given for defendant. Mr Browne asked what about costs. The Judge said it would in this case, as in the two others he was about giving judgment in, have to follow the event, as he saw no reason for deviating from the rule. Mr Browne said it was a hard case, as his client had received no rent for some years. The Judge replied that all would have been at an end had a good notice to quit been given. A Right of Water Case. In this action J. Evans, Pentre Mills, Rhuddlan, claimed nominal damages of £50, reduced by consent to 40s. and costs as between £ 20 and 150 from John Pritchard, Aberkinsey farm. Plain- tiff claimed that he was entitled to the full supply of water in a certain stream, except so much as would flow through three bore-holes of lAinch diameter each, whereas defendant was alleged to have raised a floodgate and drawn more, to the detriment of plaintiff's interests. Mr Alun Lloyd was solicitor for plaintiff, and Mr Ed. Roberts for defendant, each being represented by counsel, and the case heard at a. special court held on the 22nd ultimo. Having reviewed the circumstances, His Honour said that the evidence was very strong and almost conclusive, Defendant's own evidence seemed to put him out of court and it was impossible not to observe the painful manner in which his witnesses had deserted him. The only way in which defendant could claim more water than came through the three holes was by c? shewing some prescriptive rights gained to entitle him to a greater supply. But the evidence had shewn that he could not have gained any such right. There had been interruptions in the extra flow of water, and the drawing of it had never been exercised as a right. But he (the judge) would put it on a higher ground even than that. The floodgate had not been in existence a sufficient time, It had been shown that it was not erected until 1869, and the interim was less than the required time to bring in prescriptive rights. On all grounds defendant had failed to 11 shew that he was entitled to more water than came through the three holes, and then plaintiff must be entitled to the rest. Therefore he (the judge) felt bound to enter judgment for plaintiff r, for the amount and costs agreed to. The Groyne Case.—Judgment for Defendants. In this action, heard at Rhyl, (Mr W. Davies being for plaintiffs, and Mr Ed. Roberts for defendants, each being represented by counsel), His Honour said that the Cobden Steam Flour Mills Company, and owners of the s.s. Leven, claimed £50 damages from the Rhyl Improve- ment Commissioners, by reason of defendants' servants and workmen neglecting to erect properly a certain groyne on the beach, and to set up certain perches or buoys, such neglect having caused the alleged damage to plaintiff's vessel on the 17th of April last. An amended claim was made, whereby detendants were charged with neglecting to maintain and continue to set up perches. This was a case in which obviously there was a deal of feeling introduced into matters which, however, had but little to do with the real merits. It was apparently a vexed question at Rhyl, as to the expediency of erecting this groyne, and it was mixed up with the question of drainage and damage to the sea shore-matters with which he had but little to do. In their wisdom the Commissioners had erected this groyne, and he must take it that they were right. At any rate they were not seriously challenged, if they had done the work properly and the thing managed after- wards in such a way as not to become a nuisance. The groyne was there, and the Board of Trade had sanctioned it on certain con- ditions. But in March or April 40 yards or more of the groyne were washed away, including the perch at the end and the neglect complained of was that it had not been put up again, to indicate sufficiently to vessels the exact position of the structure, and that its absence had caused the damage on this occasion. On the other hand the defendants said they were not guilty of neglect, having done the best they could under the circum- stances and having regard to the nature of the elements. They also said that whatever neglect they were guilty of it was not the cause of the accident, but that really it had been caused by the contributory negligence of plaintiffs. In proof of this they pointed out two or three matters :— that plaintiffs had no right to go out of the port on ebb tide, that they did not take the precaution of putting lights on such perches as were up, and he would have to decide whether the perch on the west side was up at the time. If it were stand- ing, it would be conclusive against plaintiffs, as a light on that would have removed everything. His Honour then at considerable length, reviewed the most salient points in the evidence. The Captain shewed how the accident had occurred, and he (the judge) thought he was light. The vessel had touched on the west side, it was backed, and the propeller caught on the groyne. It required but very little knowledge to see how it had happened. Plaintiffs shewed that if No 4 perch had been put up, and another perch on the groyne, they would not have touched on the west bank, and nothing would have happened. The Commissioners said that if No 4 was not up they were not the parties liable to maintain that perch, plaintiffs' reply being that that was all the greater reason why the Commissioners should see that their own perches were properly maintained, and that if they were up the captain could have done without No i. In conclusion the judge said that he could come to no conclusion other than that No 4 perch was up, and that decided the whole question. Even if there had been any difficulty in putting a light on that, there could have been none in putting it on No 3, which was clearly there. He held that the primary neglect was on the part of the master or the pilot, or of both, in not putting up proper lights on the perches before they went out. The evidence had also shewn that they had no right to go out at ebb tide; and having done so, that it was more imperative still that the lights should be put up, He held that there had been contributory negligence, and that the accident was caused by it, and not by defendants. Plaintiffs failed, and judgment with costs would be entered for defendants. I
FUNERAL OF THE BISHOP OF ST.…
FUNERAL OF THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. The funeral of the Right Reverend the Bishop of St. Asaph took place on Friday afternoon last. From an early hour people commenced to arrive at St. Asapb, from all parts of the diocese, and by one o'clock there was a considerable crowd at the Cathedral. The blinds of the private houses were univers?!ly drawn, and shops closed. The minute bsil tolled throughout the morniug. At two o'clock the choir went over to the palace where the body of the bishop has been since Wednesday night. It was covered with the most lovely wreaths sent from all parts by friends. The Bishop's Chaplain said an extemporary prayer before the removal of the body, and the Welsh hymn" 0 fryniau Caersalem" was sung, the choir then preceded the coffin, on which was the simple inscription, The Right Rev. Joshua iiughes, D.D. Bishop of St. Asaph, Born Oct. Î, I 1807, died Jan. 20, 1889," to the Cathedral, the mourners being Prof. Hughes, the Rev. Pritchavd Hughes, Rev. Jos. Hughes, Aivhdn. Griffiths, Mr W. Harty, Q.C., Captain Delamore (lith Lancers,1, and the Bishop of Bangor. At the entrance of the Cathedral yard the body was met by the Chapter-the Archdeacons of Montgomery, and St. Asaph. and Canons Hugh Jones and Howell, several of the cursal canons and the minor canons, and a large body of the clergy from all parts of the diocese as also many representative laity, in. cluding Mr P. P. Pennant, Dr. A. E. Turner, Colonel Hughes, Major Hutton, Colonel Hore, Major Birch, Mr T. L. Heatou, Mr R.Sisson, Mr J. P. Lewis, Mr Jones and Mr Charlton Jones. The Bishop's servants closed the solemn procession, and as the body was borne up the nave Arch- deacon Thomas read the opening sentences of the Burial Office. The 90th psalm having been chanted, the lesson was read by Canon Hugh Jones, the senior canon, after which the hymn 0 Shepherd of the Sheep was sung. The pro- cession was then reformed and the body was then taken to the grave in the Cathedral-yard and placed between that of two of deceased's children. Canon Richardson, the senior proctor in I convocation, the Archdeacons of Montgomery and St. Asaph, officiated; and after the singing of two hymns, Now the labourer's task is o'er" and Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonnau," the Bishop of Bangor closed with the Benediction. A. considerable number of Nonconformists were -present. Canon Richardson, Corwen, read the lessons, Canon Ryle the prayers. Archdeacon Smart the collect. Hymn 407, Now the labourer's task is o'er, &c. was sung,Rafter which the Lord Bishop of Bangor pronounced the benediction. His Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd adjourned the County Court held in the city that day, for an hour, as a tribute of respect to the deceased, and personally attended the funeral. The arrangements were well carried out by Mr Rebinsop, St. Asaph, the undertaker. The fol- lowicg is a list of the clergy present:- Surpliced Clergy.-Right Rev. the Bishop of Bangor, Revs. Archdeacon of Montgomery, Arch- deacon of St. Asaph, Canons Hugh Jones (Llanrwst), Richardson (Corwen), Howell (Wrexham), Browne (Bodfary), Morton (St. Asaph), and Lee (Oswestry); Rural Deans Richardson (Rhyl), Warden of Ruthin, D. P. Lewis, David Williams (Llandyrnog), R. E. Price, T. Z. Davies, Stephen Gladstone (Hawarden), •Jolin Williams, John Davies (Llanddulas), and T. LI. Jones; Professor Ryle (son of the Bishop of Liverpool), W. Glanffrwd Thomas, T Ll. Williams, T. Lloyd and E. J. Evans. Other clergymen pre- sent were the Revs. W. Morgan, H. Holbeach, -Price, T. Redfern, Jones (Llangerniw), O. A. Nares, R.1 E. Jones, D. G. Davies, J. W. Davies, -Edwards (Yspytty), E. W. Edwards, E. Jones, Ellis (Bcttws), T. Ll. Williams, D. Williams, J. Lloyd, W. H. Williams, T. Williams, P. Davies, R. Owen, J. L1. Watkins, Elias Owen, J. F. Reece, D. Griffiths, D. Evans, D. Evans, (St. George), Dampier (Buckley), Hughes Jones, Jones (Llany. chan), Morgan Rees, H Jones (Ruthin), T.Price (Prestatyn), R. 0. Williams (Holywell), D. Edwards (Northop), Jones (Btynford), Smith, Wickham, J. Davies (Llynynys), Parry Morgan, R. H. Howard, J. Heaton, J. Hall, and J. Morgan. We noticed present from Rhyl: Messrs. S. Roose, M. S. Plunkett, J. Ormiston, Edward Roberts, &c. Wreaths were sent by the followingLord and Lady Trevor, Lord Mostyn, Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce Jones, Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn, Rev. Herbert A. James (late Dean of St. Asaph, who was unable to attend), Rev. T. Ll. and Mrs Williams, St. Asaph Dr and Mrs Heaton, the Misses Heaton, Miss Harty (Dublin) Major Bax, Mrs Luxmore, Mrs McKenny Hughes, The Palace servants, Mrs Price (the Palace garden), Major and My.. Hutton, Mrs Manning, Mr and Mrs Howes Roberts, Mr T. B. Watts, Rev. R. Bonner (late Dean of St. Asaph), Mrs Williams Wynn, Mr J. Farrow, Rev. W. H. Williams, and Archdeacon Smart. On Sunday morning and evening mufijed peals were rung on the bells of St. Thomas's. The altars and pulpits at the three churches had beeo draped in black, and special funeral hymns and anthems were sung. The Rev. G. Everard at St. Thomas's in the morning, the Rev. R. Owen in Holy Trinity at the same time, and the Rev. C. T. Davies at St. John's in the evening, made brief commendatory references to the deceased prelate. Similar references were made in the neighbouring churches, and doubtless in the majority of the churches of the diocese.
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FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Yesterday (Thursday) morning the above council had its first meeting which was held in the magistrates' room, County Hall, Mold. There were present :-Messrs J. Scott Bankes, chairman of Quarter Sessions, Mr P. P. Pennant, deputy chaiiman do; Lord Mostvn, Messrs E. Peel, Brynypys; W. H. Gladstone, Hawarden; C. Davison, Connah's Quay; S. Perks, Capt. Conwy, Messrs J. Herbert Lewis, Mostyn E. K. Huntley, J. L. Muspratt and T. W. Hughes, Flint; Wm. Williams and P. Mostyn Williams, Flint; Wm. Williams and P. Mostyn Williams, Rhyl; W. Boll, Rbyddlan; G. M. Evans, J. Lloyd Price, Holywell; Thos. Hughes, Greenfield; H. A. Cope, Whitford; Rev, W. Glanffrwd Thomas, St. Asaph Messrs T. Lloyd Ellis, New- market; S. Davies, Bagillt; Col. Roper, &c., Mr C. P. Morgan (returning officer), and Mr T. T. Kelly (clerk of the peace). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr C. P. Morgan, the returning officer, said that the first duty was to elect a provisional chairman. Mr Muspratt said that if he was in order, he considered that their first duty was to accord a vote of thanks to the returning officer for the efficient manner in which he had conducted the elections. (Cheers). The action he had taken was in every way so cordial and so successful that the council's warmest thanks were due to him as returning officer. (Applause). Mr Huntley said that in the selection of a pro- visional chairman he ventured to think that they should endeavour to secure the services of a gen- tleman who would be acceptable to the council, and in whom they possessed the fullest confidence. (Hear, hear.) Keeping that in view, he did not think they could do better than elect Mr W. H. Gladstone to the chair. (Cheers.) He was a gentleman of high character and of much ex- perience, both in the House of Commons and Quarter Sessions, and had benefited from the ines- timable advantage of the training lie had received at the hands of his eminent father. With these qualifications, accompanied as they were with great amiability and urbanity of manner, he would be able to steer the council clear of any friction that might threaten it. (Applause.) Mr Pennant, in seconding the motion, remarked that he would have preferred if the council were at present to select a permanent chairman, and he would have had equal pleasure, had that been the case, in seconding the motion of the Mayor of Flint. Their next business would be the election of aldermen, and it was extremely desirable that they should have a president who would conduct that election in a bnsiness-like manner. If they select- ed Mr Gladstone, he would give satisfaction not only to the council, but also to the county at large. (Cheers). 8Mr Gladstone got up and said that he agreed that it would have been preferable to elect a per- manent chairman at once, or at any rate that the one then selected should continue in office, and under those circumstances he would have to de- ciine the honour with regret. He had private reasons for doing so, and besides he could not reconcile himself with the taking of the office in precedence of others present who had a higher claim than himself. If permitted he would nomi- nate another gentleman for the office, and that was none other than Mr Scott Bankes. (Cheers.) Mr Bankes had served the county for about a quarter of a century, and they who had had the honour of doing so were glad to serve under him. And he was further sure that all that Mr Bankes, and the magistrates who had served under him, had done, would bear the fullest investigation at the hands of the public. (Cheers.) Mr Bankes was pre-eminently qualified by reason of his know- ledge and his experience to guide them in carrying j out tie duties of the council under the act. He woul 1 not refer to Mr Bankes' politics, although he was not afraid of doing so, further than to say that a more fair and liberal-minded man he did not know. (Applause). He proposed Mr Bankes not only on the score of gratitude and justice, but also because he thought that by electing him they would be doing the best thing they could for themselves in facilitating the carrying out of the matters of importance they would have to deal with. (Applause). Mr Huntley, under those circumstances, with- drew the nomination of Mr Gladstone. Lord Mostyn, said that personally he would have liked if Mr Gladstone had seen his way clear to be nominated, and extremely regretted his not having done so. He was sure that Mr Bankes' vast and varied experience placed him in the position of the best man they could select. (Cheers.) Mr W. Williams, Rhyl, said that he had nothing against either of the two gentlemen mentioned, aud had had no knowledge of Mr Bankes' experience except by repute. He had to propose a gentleman who possessed special qualifications, besides the required experience. The name he had to propose was that of Mr Herbert Lewis. He was a gentleman of great experience in business, highly educated, and possessed an intimate knowledge of the law. (Cheers). He had one other qualification specially necessary in the County of Flint, in that he had full knowledge and command of the Welsh language. The county was a Welsh speaking one, and as the majority of the people were Welsh they were fully entitled to have as chairman one who could speak the two languages. Besides that Mr Lewis was bred and born in the county, and where his family was highly respected. (Applause). Mr Wheldon seconded the motion, and said that in addition to the reasons adduced by the proposer for electing Mr Herbert Lewis he might mention that it was desirable to elect as chairman one who was not already a magistrate, and thus they as Liberal Nonconformists could express their disap- proval of the way they had been treated with regard to the magistracy in the past. (Cheers.) The voting was then proceeded with, when Mr Herbert Lewis was supported by 21, and Mr J. Scott Bankes by 15. Six members, including the two nominated, did not vote. Mr Herbert Lewis was then declared elected as provisional chairman, his nomination when put as a substantive motion having been carried nem dis. The Chairman, after taking his seat, thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him, and especially for the unanimous manner in which the vote had been carried. It was not for that meeting to elect a permanent chairman, but for their first assemblage after the aldermen had come amongst them. He reckoned upon having the cordial support of all the members without dis- tinction, and was glad to see around him gentle- men of great experience in the management of county affairs, and he trusted all the members would work together for the common good, and to the best of their endeavours promote the dignity and authority of the council. (Cheers). With regard to the allusion to Welsh, the Chairman said r, that to be perfectly fair they should consent to allow anyone who wished to do so, and who could best do so, to express his sentiments in the Welsh language. (Cheers). Mr J. Scott Bankes hoped they would allow an old county servant to say a few words. (Applause). He had long lived in their confidence and esteem, endeavouring to do his duty fairly and impartially, (Cheers). But he was not a Liberal Noncon- formist," and could not speak Welsh." All he now asked for was that his opinion when given should be listened to as that of an old servant. He was perfectly satisfied with the choice made; and he would be able to go back to his division not as the rejected candidate, but as one whose place had been taken by a better man. Mr Herbert Lewis had fairly won his spurs. THE SELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The Chairman said that the election of aldermen was the next business, and at the suggestion of Lord Mostyn an adjournment was made to the court-room, the accommodation in the room they had met in being somewhat deficient. The election was then proceeded with, the majority of the Radical members handing in lists which had been previously filled up, the others filling up the official papers. A motion by Mr Pennant, that the Council should form itself into a committee to consider the best way of appor- tioning aldermen to the various districts in the county, was defeated on a division, Mr Scott Bankes remarking that they had all already made up their minds. When the votes were counted the result was found to be as follows;- fWm. Johnson, J.P., Broughton Hall Cheshire 39 fH. Hurlbutt, J.P., Connah's Quay 39 "J. Herbert Lewis (Chairman) 26 *Dr D. Edwards, Mold 2(> IW. Easterby, St. Asaph 25 tRt. Howard, J.P., Broughton Hall, Malpas 25 Jno. Williams, (Rev.) Rhyl 24 *G. M. Evans, Holywell 21 *Peter Jones, Halkyn 24 tJ. Hall, Flint 24 'Jas. Roney, Connah's Quay 24 fWm. Davies, Caergwrle 24 *Thos. Parry, Mold 24 -1-Alun Lloyd, St. Asaph 23 The above were declared elected. Those to whose names a star is attached had been elected as councillors, and those with a dagger are to retire at the end of three years. The others who received votes for aldermanic honours were the following — Jno. Corbett, Mold 16 Edwin Morgan, Caegwyn 14 Isaac Taylor, Flint 14 II. W. Kirke, Penywern 14 Pennant A. Lloyd, Pentrehobyn 13 J. M. Watkins, Northop 13 Sir W. Grenville Williams 13 H. E. Taylor, Aston Hall 13 Henry Taylor, Flint 12 Ed. Peel, Brynypys H J. Davies, (Rev.) Treuddyn 11 Th. Ellis, W.P., Rhyl 8 T. K. Huntley, Flint. 6 Lord Kenyon 5 J. Scott Bankes 4 Col. Cooke 4 W. H. Gladstone 3 J. L. Muspratt, Flint 2 S. Perks, Rhyl 2 George Bel!is, Mold 2 W. Wynne, Rhyl I Col. Mesham i P. Pennant 1 Rushford Baldwin 1 Some 40 or ;¿.t Radicals voted collectively for the same 14 candidates (who were elected), the Chairman being amongst their number. It is also clear that there was an understanding amongst some of the Tory Councillors, who voted for the two gentlemen heading the list of the successful candidates, and the first twelve on the list of those unsuccessful. Mr Huntley did not entirely follow the Radical list, Toting, among others, for Mr Pennant, Mr Bankes, Mr Perks, and Mr Muspratt. Mr T. H. G. Pulestone voted for Mr Wynne. Mr Gladstone voted for men of both parties, including the Chairman, Mr Huntley, Mr Edwin Morgan, Rev. J. Davies, Sir W. G. Williams, Mr Isaac Taylor, Mr Scott Bankes, and the two topmost candidates. Mr Cope and other independent candidates did not adhere to either list, Mr J. Roberts, Saltney, and Mr Podmore, Sealand, voting for seven each only, whilst Mr T. Hughes's attention was called to the fact that he had placed 15 names on his paper. He was one of those who supported Messrs. Perks and Mus- pratt. It should be recognized that the smallness of the votes given for many candidates was due to the fact that to the majority it was known that they had not been chosen by either of the parties and that they had no desire that such a course should have been adopted. Among the selected of the Tories there were six chairmen of various public boards. THE SHORT SERVICE ALDERMEN. The Councillors were asked to ballot for the aldermen retiring in three years, and papers bearing the bare names of the fourteen were handed round. Mr Thomas Hughes asked the chairman to call them out, as there were some present who did not know who the aldermen were, nor where they resided. (Laughter). The Clerk of the Peace complied, and Messrs W. Bell and G. A Parry were afterwards appointed scrutineers in an adjoining room. The result was as stated above, the Radical selection in this matter also being carried out. THE NEXT MEETING. This, on the motion of Capt. Conwy, was fixed for the 20th of February. Mr J. Lloyd Price pro. posed that it should be at FUut and Mr W. Williams seconded. Capt. Conwy, however, proposed that until the Council wss in fair working order they should continue to meet at Mold, and this was carried by a large majority. A VOTE OF THANKS. Mr W. Williams toolc the opportunity of seconding the vote of thanks proposed by Mr Muspratt at an earlier stage to the Returning Officer, and coupled with him the Clerk of the Peace and the Assistants.—Carried unanimously, and acknowledged by Mr C. P. Morgan. AN INTERESTING QUESTION. Mr J. Lloyd Price asked how they should iddress each other in their debates, whether as Councillor So and So or as the Member for So and So." (Laughter). The Chairman replied that it was a very Interesting question. (Laughter). It would be well to adopt the Parliamentary method, and the Jouncil if it thought fit could decide to call each! other as the Honourable Member for So and So." (Laughter). Mr T. Hughes said there were more than one member for some places, and how about the Aldermen, who were members for nowhere? (Laughter). The Chairman said they might be called Aldermen so and so and he did not know if they might be referred to as right honourable members." (Laughter). The interesting question was then dropped. LINES OF DEMARCATION. Mr Wheldon (Mold) suggested that the mem- bers should be more compactly arranged in future. The magistrates, instead of having to mix up with ordinary members here and there, might be ranged on each side of the chairman, the reporters removed from the left wing to their proper place —the dock (Laughter), and the front filled by the red-hot Radicals. (Laughter). He also suggested the removal of seme fixed seats, and the substitu- tion of chairs. The Chairman replied that the place was not very conveniently arranged for a meeting of that kind, but he was afraid there would not be such good attendances in future. Col. Roper said that as they had been returned to keep the rates down, he would oppose any ex- penditure, as suggested, on the seats. (Hear, hear). The proceedings then were terminated, the sit- ting having been of about three hours' duration.
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RHYL CHURCH NRWS. (From the Parish Magazine.j OUR LATE REVERED BISHDP. It is recorded of good Archbishop Lsighton that he prayed he might die in an inn, as a pilgrim and a traveller whose home was yonder. His prayer was answered and bin request granted. We per- haps, it it were left to us, would rather say, let me die in my nest" let me breathe my lnsfc in my quiet home. But to the true Christian it matters little where or when he falls asleep, pro- vided only it iI be in Jesus." When our beloved bishop left us in the month of August (the 3rd) to recruit his health by change of scene in the bracing air of Scotland, his at- tached friends in this Diocese little thought that they should see his face no more in the flesh." He was so full of vigour, so active and energetic in the duties of his high office, that they fondly hoped many years of happy usefulness were still before him. This however was not to be. The Bishop, Mrs Hughes and the Misses Hughes, did indeed proceed as far as the little town of Crieff in Perthshire, but they had not spent many days there before his lordship was laid prostrate by a stroke of paralysis, and now, after four months of anxious watching at the bedside of the stricken bishop, as he lingered between life and death, tb& end has come. Like another Leighton, whom, in the saintliness of his character and in his firm grasp of Christian truth, he much resembled, he entered into rest on the 21st inst., in an inn—the Drummond Hotel, Crieff-surrounded, however, by a loving and united family. Perhaps a brief sketch of the life of one who for eighteen years filled such an important niche in the history of this diocese may not be considered out of place by the readers of this magazine, to whom his memory is justly dear. 0 The Right Rev. Joshua Hughes was the SOD of Mr Caleb Hughes, who lived at or near the pretty little town or village of Newport, Pembrokeshire. The scenery of the neighbourhood is said to have suggested the Welsh original of the English hymn "O'er the gloomy hills of darkness." Though born in the parish of Newport in 1807, Nevern appears to have been the church of the; future bishop's baptism. The Vicar of Nevern in those days was that eminent servant of God,— the Rev. David Griffiths -known and honoured in England and Wales, as a devoted clergyman, Wise to win souls." To the teaching of this highly gifted minister the future bishop owed much of the early vigour « £ bis spiritual life. The wise counsels of Mr Griffiths coupled with the careful training of eminently pious parents had much to do in moulding a bright and noble character. Dr. Hughes was one of three brothers—Joshua, John, and Jacob. The second brother became Vicar of Tregaron, Cardiganshire, and was buried at Newport, Pembrokeshire, the very week in which the Bishop received his nomination to the See of St. Asaph. The third brother died as Vicar of Llanrhian, Pembrokeshire, ten years later. The Bishop's school days commenced at Cardigan Grammar School, and were carried forward ai Ystradmeuric, which at that time was one of the best sohools in the principality, being conducted by such men as the late celebrated Archdeacon Williams, who for many years was master of the I High School, Edinburgh. The Bishop was one of the first groud of students who ever entered St. David's College, Lampeter, then just opened under Dean Llewelyn and Dr.. Ollivant, and he appears to have been a favourite pupil of the latter, and to have refused a high place in his esteem in his after life. His first curacy was at Aberystwith, nnder that good man, Archdeacon Hughes. There he met the lady, Mrs Gun, daughter of Sir J. McKenna, widow of Capt. Gun, to whom he was happily united in marriage. She was a most estimable Christian, and proved a true help-meet in the Parish, and afterwards in the Diocese. By her the Bishop had three sons and four daughters, one of the sons, Alfred, died at St. Asaph the other two survive—Professor McKenna Hughes and. the Rev. Prichard Hughes, Viear of Llantrissant. From Aberystwyth the Bishop went first to St. David's, Carmarthen, and soon after (1837) to Abergwili, of which parish he was vicar for some. years, and enjoyed the close intimacy of Bishop Thirlwall, to whose influence, perhaps, he largely owed that broad and statesmanlike view with which he grasped any subject he undertook to handle. In 1846 he was promoted to the Vicarage of Llandingat, a Parish whiok included the town of Llandovery, and there he laboured for twenty- four years, as one of the most zealous and successful Clergymen in the Principality. For a great part of this time he was Rural Dean and Senior Proctor of the extensive Diocese of St. Davids. He J'" frequently spoke in convocation, and always to the. point. Early in 1870 Dr. Vowler Short, resigned the See of St. Asaph, and Mr Gladstone conferred, the appointment upon Dr. Hugbes-a nomination which gave great satisfaction throughout the- Principality. And now at its close it may be truly said that during an episcopate of eighteen years Dr. Hughes has administered the diocese with singular ability, and with an impartiality which may challenge the closest scrutiny. To say that he made no mistakes would be to pronounce him infallible; but, that his motives were of the purest, and his judgment, in the main sound, no unbiassed observer will deny. In the disposal of his patronage he had but one object in view, the glory of God and the good of souls. Not a singly
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Great exci tement has been created through- out Europe by the sudden death of the Crown Prince of Austria, at the early age of 31 years. He was the Emperor's only son, and as he himself had only one child and that a daughter, the question of the succession to the throne suggests many difficulties. The public mind of the Continent has also been much disturbed by the election of General Boulanger by a tremendous majority as a representative for Paris. Rightly or wrongly he is regarded as the embodiment of the policy of revanche, and his great popularity seriously threatens the prospects of continued peace. Germany in the face of the new phase of affairs has through her Chancellor Prince Bismarck been showing a more friendly tone to England than has been the case for months past and in return one of the most savage attacks ever made on any man has appeared this month in the Con- temporary Review, against the man of iron and blood. Prince Bismarck is charged with most unheard of ferocity in regard to the late Emperor Frederick. The article will certainly not improve the relations between the royal families of the two countries, especially as the Dowager Empress Victoria will be regarded as having supplied the particulars upon which the attack is made. This episode may not disturb the relations of the two countries, but it will not improve them. And in any case England cannot reckon on the benevolent friendship of Ger- many or any other power, so that in the event of war England stands in a position of perilous isolation. It therefore behove all patriots to support a comprehensive rcheme for the effective safeguarding of our own shores. It is stated that slander and backbiting are not at all out of the way of the unctious Liberation Society. A circular letter has bsen sent from headquarters to supporters of the society's above board tactics. It appeals to them to collect as many authenticated in- stances of sectarian bitterness on the part of the" priestly" Churchmen as possible, and assures that all such communications will be regarded as strictly confidential. So if Nonconformists will only rake up scandals against their Church-neighbours, they will be a shielded by the non-disclosure of names and p'aces. Under such honourable circumstances how is refutation possible ? What would all high-minded men say if the Primate asked the clergy to find out cases of Dissenting bigotry and intolerance, so that he might give publicity to such, and draw down the wrath of public opinion, whilst he woald not disclose any names ? Would there not be a howl of indignation ? Is it, then, less manly and honourable for the Liberation Society to engage in similar tactics and practices to organise a huge system of scandal-mongering ? The Cause must be a bad one, and in a bad way, which has to resort to such disreputable weapons. It is a mistake to suppose that the justices have now full power to deal with publicans' licenses in any way they choose. An appeal car. ried to the Queen's Bench division byaCongle- ton innkeeper, shows that a publican can claim at least to have a show of justice. The ap- peal was for a mandamus commanding the local justices to hear and determine his appli- cation for a renewal of his licence. The landlord received no notice of opposition, and did not attend the licensing sessions, but the magistrates, after conferring with the police superintendent, refused a renewal, saying the house was unsuitable. The Lord Chief Justice now granted a mandamus, declaring that the discretion of justices must be exer- cised judicially, and not after talking to a policeman in an under-tone.
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We are glad to note that the Rev. Row- land Thomas has been successful in his appeal to be relieved of the penalties incurred by him in his recent candidature for the County Council. His application for relief was opposed by the Radical party, and not solely by the two electors whose names have been mentioned. There proba- bly were a few who did not sympathise with the prosecution, but the party as a whole not having repudiated what has been done, must bear the stigma, and not imagine that they can make scapegoats of those who were but the instruments. Of course now that the conduct of the Radicals is regarded as obnoxious, the more sensitive of the party are trying to shift the responsibility from one to the other, a proceeding' altogether in keeping with what might have been expected from those who were in any way associated with the harsh and vindictive persecution. Even in the first instance, whilst Mr Thomas was yet a candidate for the County Council, there was nothing generous or magnanimous in trying to make him pay the penalty for an offence inadvertently com- mitted but perhaps there was some semblance of excuse. There was the plea of party expediency,mean and paltry though Bach a pretext may have been. But after the rer. gentleman had been defeated, and the Radicals had gained all that they could passibly have desired, it seems absolutely iacredible that they should pursue and attack the rev. gentleman any further. Their adversary had been defeated, and so what reason could there be for trampling on him ? It is impossible to conceive of any answer I that would commend itself to the generality of the public, whether they be Conservatives or not, for many Radicals even are compelled to blush for the deeds of rancorous partisans. And certainly few outside the Liberal Club will envy the tempers of those who can palliate this persecution of a well-meaning, warm-hearted clergyman, and the opinion of Her Majesty's Judges on the conduct of his opponents is clearly indicated in the ruling which has refused them their costs. Well might the public laugh, as they did in the court, when the barrister for the Radicals said that they opposed Mr Thomas because they were lovers of justice and it was not unnatural that the Master of the Rolls should have replied that he had his own views on thai. ( If the Radicals had beforetime been com- ] peMed to pay the costs of ungenerous C5 opposition, there would probably not have been so much haste to run into litigation. 1 The opposition to the relief asked fCor by 1 y certain Rhyi candidates in the matter of an imprint was a^ut as fine an illustration as could well be given of how much Jove the Radicals have for justice. And more than this it is urged that their partiality for truth is on a parallel with their devotion to justice, as is seen by their conduct in this matter of the imprint. Mr M. D. Roberts, the solicitor, who carried the case to a suc- cessful issue, was assured by representative Radicals that there should be no opposition, and he acted in belief that reliance could be placed on the pledge that was given him. Yet there was opposition, and the Radicals, if they wished to be esteemed as men of honour, have yet to give a satisfactory ex- planation of how they can reconcile their actions with their words. The Liberal Councillors have selected the Aldermen for the County Council of Flint- shire, and with their usual liberality they have I taken care to seize the whole of the seats. The Conservatives were entitled to share in the selection of Aldermen and to divide with the Liberals the honours to be distributed. But right stands for very little when the Radicals have the power to outrage it. And in this case they have done so. They had a pre- liminary meeting in Mold on Wednesday, and decided what they would do on the Thursday, and so in effect completely dis- enfranchised the Conservative Councillors, who were in no way taken into confidence, and all they could do on Thursday was to passively endure what their overpowering opponents chose to dictate. The way in which Rhyl has been dealt with is quite in character with what might have been expected. An outsider has been elected as an alderman, and this has been done for the sole purpose of perpetuating the disgracefully unfair position of the Conserva- tive party in this town. They have not now the barest representation on the new Board, and though the anti-Radical element is strongly predominant here, the wire pullers at Mold have decided that the present gross anomaly shall continue. In every way the Conservatives are entitled to at least two seats on the Board, and if the Radicals had been at all capable of doing a graceful action, they would of their own free will have elected some representative man from the Conserva- tive ranks to the Aldermanic Bench. Though it is indeed doubtful whether any respectable Conservative would have cared to be dubbed an Alderman, seeing that the title is now synonomous for the refuse of the Liberal candidates, and that the seats set apart for the order will be looked upon as an asylum for the rejected and disappointed. However, the Conservatives have one satis- faction, and that is, they know now that the Liberals are afraid of them. In the first flush of their victory, the Radicals neglected to study the real meaning of the figures, and so they declared with every confidence that there would be another contest in Rhyl within a short time. They intended to make an alderman of Mr Perks; but since that declaration the Radicals have found out that even with the most complete and admirable organization, they were unable to obtain a clear majority for their Dissenting candi- dates, and they know for a certainty that now the Conservatives, roused as they are from their apathy, would in a new contest join as one man with eager enthusiasm to wipe out the reverse of a week ago. The Radicals know this, and flinch from the conflict. They are recreant to every principle in which there may have been a particle of courage or magnanimity. They know that they obtained three seats at the recent election by the merest accident, and that their adversaries were fighting under most unfavourable con- ditions. Yet though they can brag and blus- ter about the importance and significance of the so-called triumph, they feel that it is no cri erion whatever as to the opinions of the inhabitants, otherwise they would not shrink from a contest to be waged under better con- ditions. Now that the First Welsh Bishop of modern times rests under the shadow of his cathedral church at St. Asaph, speculation is rife as to his probable successor in the chair of Kentigern. Devout men of all creeds await the Queen's choice with anxiety, the severity of which is tempered by a hope that a man fitted for both the place and the times will be set over us as chief shepherd. Others sneer and gibe, as if this was a fitting occasion to indulge in the usual fling at the Church, In such a class we regret to find the organ of the Radical party of this county, our contemporary of Holywell, which with some bitterness of spirit and effrontery attributes the most discreditable motives for the selection of such as are appointed to this honour. These mis-representations, how- ever, are at least 50 years behind their time, and we can afford to pity the men who trust to such weapons of warfare. The position is a momentous one for the Welsh Church. The field from which a selection can be made is not wide 5 but we are confident that, before making his recommendation to Her Majesty, Lord Salisbury will be well-advised by men to whom the requirements of the Welsh Church are well known.
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APPEAL BY THE REV. ROWLAND THOMAS. THE RADICALS BEATEN. In the Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, the Mas- ter of the Rolls and Lords Justices Bowen and Fry gave judgment in the appeal of the Rev. J. R. Thomas, of Rhyl, from the decision of Baron Huddlestone and Mr Justice Wills, refusing to exempt him from penalties for having employed four paid canvassers in his interest while he was a candidate for the County Council of Rhyl. The rev. gentleman is the owner of property in that town, and the vicar of an adjoining parish. Before the election had concluded the appellant, finding that he had acted inadvertently in opposition to the local government act of last year and the municipal elections (corrupt and illegal practices) act of 1884, applied to the court below to lelieve him from the penalties he had incurred-namely. a fine of Lloo and disqualification as a Parliamen- tary or a municipal elector for five years in the district for which he had been a candidate. The Divisional Court refused to exempt Mr Thomas from penalties because his action might have seriously affected the result of the election, and being a man of education he ought to have known that the employment of paid canvassers was illegal. The Solicitor. General (Sir E. Clarke, Q.C.) and Mr Coward applied for the appellant and Mr Ellis T. Griffiths opposed the appeal on behalf of electors of Rhyl. In the course of the Solicitor-General's argu- ment, Lord Justice Bowen remarked that the strongest part of the appellant's case seemed to be contained in the fact that he had not been elected, and therefore no harm had been done; and the other point was the inadvertance of the offence. The Solicitor-General said he had no desire to present his case on any higher ground. Mr Ellis T. Griffiths said he appeared for the respondents, whom he described as two electors at Rhyl, but without any desire to be vindictive. He had to point out that after the relief had been refused Mr Thomas proceeded with his candidature. The Master of the Rolls.—May I ask for whom you appear in this case ? Mr Griffiths.-For two electors who are in- terested in the case. I do not appear in any vindictive spirit but it was thought that it would be more respectful to this court to see that all the facts were laid before it. The Master of the Rolls.—Do those for whom you appear intend to sue for penalties if they be given in this case? Mr Griffiths.-So far as I am instructed they 1. -1.. :_4o__L: nave iiu suuii iiueiiuuii. The Master of the Rolls.—You say you do not appear here in any vindictive spirit, but you desire to show ground why the appellant should not be excused from the penalties incurred. (Laughter.) Mr Griffiths.-It is out of deference to the court and out of a love of justice that my clients have instructed me to appear. (Renewed laughter.) The Master of the Rolls.—I know what 1 think about that. In giving judgement, his Lordship said the court was slow to interfere with the discretion of the judges in the court below, but they thought, taking into consideration the obscurity of the act af Parliament, the fact that Mr Thomas had not been elected, and that no harm had been done, he aught to be excused the penalties in this case. The election was pending when the court below refused to excuse the appellant and their iction was then right; but under the tltered circumstances the court would remit the penalties. In the last case where the penalties vere not enforced against the appellant there, the offender was 2. man of education, being a person of rank in the army—he referred to the case of Captain Gerard Walker. He (the Master of the Rolls) said in ^hat case that no ordinary person would discover from a perusal of the act that he was incurring penalties by doing certain things. All these cases had arisen from the defective form in which the act was drawn. In the present case Mr Thomas woull be excused. Lord Justice Bowen concurred. Lord Justice Fiy said if he had been acting alone he should not have excused the penalties, but as his brothers had found good reasons for doing so he would concur in their decision. Mr Griffiths asked that he should be allowed his costs. The Master of the Rolls said no costs would be given in the case.
RHYL DISTRICT.
RHYL DISTRICT. MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT.—On Friday evening a very entertaining concert was held in St. John's Schoolroom, Wellington Road, in aid of the Sun- day School Funds. There was a numerous atten- dance, and Mr R. M. Hugh Jones, Glanmorfa, presided, opening the proceedings with a few references to the excellency of the programme and also of the object of the concert. The programme issued for the evening was as follows :— Part 1. Song, The Tar's Farewell," Mr Geo. Bell. Song, The Angel's Message," Miss Nellie Vaughan. Trio, Memory," Miss Poulton, Mrs Knightley and Mr W. Evans. Song, "Forgive me," Mr W. W. Argent. Song, There's a friend," Miss Wrigley. Song, "The Skipper and his boy," Mr W. A. Hughes. Duet, I would that my love," Miss Thompson, and Miss Leach. ■n J T rart Pianoforte Solo, Martha," Miss Nicholson. Song, The Midshipmite," Mr W. A. Hughes. Song, There is a green hill," Mrs Knightley. Reading, Miss Rice. Song, Eternal Rest," Mr W. W. Argent. Trio, Mynheer Van Dunck," Messrs Roberts, Evans and Bell. Song, Bonny Mary of Argyle," Miss Thompson. Song, The Little Hero," Mr Geo. Bell. Song, Carrier John," Miss Wrigley. Quartette, The Misses Bell, and Messrs Roberts and Bell. All those who took part are very well known to Rhyl concert audiences, their services are invariably appreciated, but never more so than on the present occasion. The concert turned out a success in every way, and about Z4 was secured as the net proceeds. The credit for organizing the enter- tainment and carrying out the arrangements are due to Mr Bishop, superintendent of the Sunday School. CADBURY'S COCOA Sustains against Fatigue— Increases Muscular Strength—Gives Physical En durancc and Staying Power. It is absolutely pure. WOMEN'S HOME.- The subscribers to the above excellent institution will hear with regret that Mr Thos. Jones, the secretary and manager, has tendered his resignation. The same course was adopted a few years ago, but the committee then prevailed upon him to withdraw. On the present occasion, however, the resignation is final. Mr Jones, and to whom Mrs Jones has been a most valued help-meet in managing the institution, was appointed some eight years ago, and since then the home has made very rapid strides in its course of usefulness and prosperity. At that time there was a debt of some £ 1200 banging over the institution, but now Mr Jones retires with the satisfaction that there is a handsome balance in the bank; and with the still greater satisfaction that all along he has worked the institution without there having been the slightest friction between him and either the committee or the patients. CADBURY'S COCOA is easy to digest, delicious in flavour, and fall of health-imparting properties. It is absolutely pure Cocoa, untampered with. POOLE'S MYBIORAMA.—This exhibition is on view every evening this week at the town hall. In addition to the trips abroad, several local scenes are well-depicted. A talented com- bination company of vocalists and instrumentalists form a pleasing variety in the entertainment, as well as a strong military band. The entertain- ment has been well-patronized each night. Birmingham, Jan. 28.- The fogs here are still thick, and in consequence my Cough has returned. Dr W. wishes me to get another bottle of your nice Linclus.- Yours &c., E. M. C. To Mr Lawrence, Rhyl." ST. DAVID'S DINNER.—This annual dinner will be held at the Royal Hotel on the 1st of March. Full particulars will be advertised in our next issue. LIADBURY s liOCOA JI absolutely pure and untampered with. It has stood the keenest analytical tests, and consists solely of the concentrated essence and of the Cocoa bean, the flavour being developed and the aroma mproved by a special process of roasting. Row IN A CLUB.—The other night the Liberal t, Club was the sceDe of a tolerably roug-h dis- y 11 turbance, and according to report the chief actors are likely to. figure in the police court. It is stated that an unruly member of the public ventured within the sacred precincts of the local fane of Liberalism, and that his conduct when inside was not at all in keeping with the quiet respectability which it is believed invariably obtains there. The stranger moreover was impervious to such gentle persuasion that was to hand, and there was nothing for it but to chuck the intruder out. He appears to have violently objected to such treatment, but his protests availed him little, for though blood was spilt in the struggle out he had to go. z,9 DINOBBEN HOTEL.-See my card or have one for a Bindley Refresher." [Advt. THE REV. D. B. HOOKE.- In a new periodical, entitled the Congregational Abstainer, the Rev. D. B. Hooke is publishing a series of Pleasant Evening addresses. In a footnote he says: For several years it was the writer's privilege to conduct a series of Pleasant Evenings for the people at Mold, and subsequently at Rhyl. These meetings extended over nearly ten years, and at nearly every gathering it was customary for him to deliver an address. Some of these he purposes to publish in the Congregational 1 9 Abstainer," in the hope that they will reach a still wider circle of friends. They present no claim for literary merit, for they were hurriedly "dashed off" with but little preparation." HATWOOD'S Special Material for Umbrellas pos- sesses all the good qualities of silk combined with the greatadvantage that it does not I. Cut in the seams, consequently it wears three times as long, and the cost is only 7/6 for recovering either a lady's or gentleman's umbrella. Cheaper materials from 2/6. Umbrellas are re-covered and repaired equal to new, by Hatwood, High Street and Queen Street. D. LLOYD LEWIS'S TESTIMONIAL.—As the subscription list will be finally closed on Saturday, the 9th of February, it is respectfully suggested that all intending subscribers should send in their names with their subscriptions without delay. —Jas. Y. Strachan, Treasurer; Jas. Davies, Secretary. OCTOBER BnEwED ALES.—J. H. Ellis begs to announce that be ha- received a consignment of Messrs Bass & Co.'s celebrated October Brewed Ales, which can be sup- plied in 9 or 18 gallon casks, at prices ranging from one shilling per gallon and upwards. Weekly deliveries by van made to Denbigh, St. Asaph, Prestatyn, and surrounding districts. Full Price Lists of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Bottled Ales, and Stout, &c., &c., on application to J. H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 12, Water Street, Rhyl. VISITORs.-At the Hydropathic—Mr and Mrs Chadwick, Manchester Miss E. Chadwick, ditto; Mrs Bond, Nottingham Miss Bond, ditto; Miss Gladys Bond and maid, ditto Rev. W. E. S. Ifall, Nottingham Miss Bradbury, Ruthin Chas. H. Pedley, Esq., Crewe Wm. Roherts, Esq., Bootle; Miss Laste, Malvern Geo. C. Bond, Esq., Nottingham; Thos. Smith, Esq, Mostyn H. Parratt, Esq., Liverpool. As A SATISFYING, comforting, invigorating beverage it is impossible to find anything to equal Cadbury's absolutely pare Cocoa. THE SPRING CIRCUITs-North Wales (Mr Justice Cave) Welshpool, Monday, February 18 Dolgally, Thursday, February, 21; Carnarvon, Saturday, February, 23 Beaumaris, Wednesday, February, 27; Ruthin, Friday, March 1 Mold, Monday, March 4; Chester, Wednesday, March 6; Cardiff, Wednesday March l'i. South Wales Circuit (Mr Justice Grantham): Haverfordwest, Tuesday, February 19; Lampeter, Thursday Feb. 21; Caermarthen, Saturday, February 23 Brecop, Thursday, February 28; Presteign, Monday, Marrch 4; Chester, Wednesday, March 6 Cardiff, Wednesday, March 3. Both civil and criminal business will be taken at tnese Assizes, which are timed to finish about March 20. j I — y INTERESTING PRESENTATION. — On Monday evening last after ringing for service Mr F. Hordley of this town was presented by his fellow bellringers at St. Thomas's Church, with three standard works on bellringing, in recognition of his services as tower-keeper of St. Thomas's Church for many years. The presentation was made by Mr F. J. Gftmlin (Captain of the bell-ringers) in eulogistic terms, and was suitably acknowledged by Mr Hordley. C, REMARKABLE DISAPPEARANCE of all Dirt'from (Every- thing by using Hudson's Soap. A pure dry Soap in Fine Powder. REWARD I Purity, Health. Perfect Satis. faction, by its regular Daily use. It leaves no taint nor smell. Is quick, safe and sweet. Splendid for Washing Flannels and Wollen Underclothing. Sold Everywhere. For Family use in Dozens and Half-Dozens, also in 141b; and 281b. Boxes. DEATH OF MB TUBNEB.—Our obituary this week contains a notice of the death of Mr Geo. Turner, Wellington Road. The deceased gentle- man had lived for many years past in this town. He was by birth a Scot, and a native of Dumfries, but had resided the greater part of his life' in a more southern clime. He was well-known, far and near, as a genial companion and an honorable man. In politics Mr Turner was a Liberal, or a Re- former," as he waF pleased to call himself, a term he had stuck to since the old days of the Reform Bill, &c. He had been failing for some time past, and on Wednesday he breathed his last. ,.y- r.. JANO-IIISII y, ESLEYAN UHAPEL.—me Annual Home Missionary meeting will be held on Thurs- day next, when an address on Aggressive Christianity will be given by the Rev. Simpson Johnson of Manchester. LATEST NOVELTY.—New Badoura Lantern, for out door or indoor illumination. Cannot be put out in the worst weather and will not burn. Chas. Connah having taken the Sole Agency for the New Badoura Lantern, as used at the Italian Exhibition," is now prepared to undertake contracts for the lighting of Ballrooms, Con- servatories, or Gardens. For terms apply at 15 Bodfor Street.—The alcoves at the Cyclist Ball will be lighted with the new lantern. SALES.—J. E. Roberts & Co., Auctioneers, con- ducted a very extensive sale of Household Furni- ture at 52 West Parade this week, the prices realized being highly satisfactory, and reflecting greatly to the credit of Mr J. E. Roberts in the conducting of his sales for the firm. How IT WAS DONE.—A Liberal resident wishes us to state that the Liberals of this town were coerced to give their support to Mr John Williams, as alderman, because one or two prominent men of the party ha1 threatened to withdraw from the club if he were not selected. Talk about jobbery and intimidation! CONSERVATIVE CLUB.-At a smoking concert, to be held next Friday, February 8th, the Conser- vative candidates at the recent election will address the company present, :and Dr Girdlestone has promised to preside.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL CHORAL SERVICES.—Sunday, Feb. 5rd.—Morning at 11: Service, Goss in F; Anthem, The Lord is in his holy Temple" (Saunders); Kyrie and Creed, Garrett in F.—• 3.15 Service, King in F Anthem, God is our hope" (Greene).-6.15: Hymns 240, 287, 28.— In Residence-The Ven. Archdeacon Thomas.— Acting Organist: Ll. Lloyd, Esq.
LLANDULAS.
LLANDULAS. BRYN DIN As.-The auction sale at the above, conducted by Mr T. C. Amos, was largely attended, and prices higher than have been realized for years in the neighbourhood were obtained.
RHUDDLAN.
RHUDDLAN. On Sunday last the services in the Parish Church had special reference to the late Bishop. Suitable hymns were sung, and the Vicar referred in his sermon in the morning and evening to the m 9 Bishop's death and to the number of years he had in God's Providence, presided over the Diocese, remarking also that the loss of so good a Bishop, and so patriotic a Welshman would be deeply felt, and his place could not easily be filled. He urged the members of the congregation to present their earnest petitions at the Throne of Grace that those in Authority might be guided by the Divine Ruler to choose a wise and godly man to fill the vacancy. As a special mark of respect the con- gregation was asked to remain whilst the dead march in Saul was being played on the organ, before pronouncing the benediction.