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IBBGZSTBRRD AT THE GENERAL POST OFFICE FOR TRANSMISSION ABROAD. Parliament was opened on Thursday, and the Queen in her speech foreshadowed much useful work for our legislators. Local Government is to be further developed, the resources of Ireland are to be fostered, and the legal tribunals having jurisdiction over real property are to be amended; sugar bounties to have attention and the gold coinage will probably to restored to a satis- factory condition. As the Unionists possess the cream of the talent of the country, these questions, involving intricate problems, are likely to have the best possible solution. The seizures on behalf of Mr Gladstone of goods belonging to defaulting tenants at Haw- arden has startled the whole political word of the United Kingdom, and doubtless has sur- prised no one more than the unfortunate oc- cupiers themselves. They must have con- sidered that they were living in a perfect oasis, free from all fear of writs or bailiffs; for they could never have even dreamt that the family which has done so much towards the despoilation of the landlords and the en- richments of the tenants in one part of the country would in their own little estate, and on behalf of their own particular interest, do exactly the reverse, and in fact follow out the very principles for which the maligned landlords of Ireland have been so cruelly used. The Gladstones have shown beyond a doubt that their property is worked on the ordinary ''pay or go" principles which have produced all the mock heroics and stage indignation of the Lefevres, the Morleys, the Dillons and O'Briens of the present day. Take the case of the Widow Whitehead, who has bad to leave her holding on the Gladstone property. She held a small farm of ten acres, for which she paid the high rent of W2,5, the land lyifig low and being often flooded. Her husband died a year and her son six months ago, and for these reasons she remained in arrears. There being no plan of campaign to join, Mrs Whitehead sold up all her stock on distraint, and paid every farthing to the Gladstone treasury. Mr Speed is another victim of landlord tyranny in Wales," as no doubt Mr Davitt will stigmatise Mr Gladstones's proceedings when he gets a chance. He occupied a miserable dwelling, stated to be almost unfit for human habitation, together with twelve acres of land, at a rent of £26 a year. From poverty and heavy sickness, engendered, as is alleged, by the insanity character of the dwelling-house, Mr Speed fell into arrear with his rent, and Mr Gladstone has put in the bailiffs, and the tenant will be sold up. No compensation has, it is said, been given for improvements, although the tenant has devoted his labour for years to the improve- ment of the land, and paid his predecessor f, i it for hay and PS for manure, while during the whole of his tenancy the landlord spent nothing on the holding. The case of Mr Hughes is even more touching. The farm from which he has been evicted had, like so many in Ireland, been in the possession of his family for two hundred years. For 49 acres Hughes paid 7 6 a year. The Liberals have been straining every argument possible to show that Mr Glad- stone is a most tender hearted and considerate landlord; but we very much question whether, good as he may be, he is equal in generosity to thousands of his Irish brethren whom Irish patriots have been hounding to death for doing no worse than has been car- ried out at Hawarden. How, then, can the Liberals excuse Gladstone, and at the same time sympathise with the Parnell agitators ? The Flintshire County Council held their second meeting at Mold on Wednesday, and afterwards arranged to hold the third meet- ing 08 the 1st of April. In the course of the business transacted the temporary Chair- man (Mr Herbert Lewis) had permanence given to his office. He is an entirely un- tried man, and the qualifications that ap- pear to have procured him the appoint- ment are the accidental ones that he is a Dissenter and can speak his mother tongue. There are many others in the county that can do the same, and in addition have had lengthened and useful experience on various public bodies but their claim had no party services to throw in as make-weight, and hence they were shelved. Thus in this as in other appointments the Council show that the real interests of the ratepayers are not the first consideration. The primary duty of the Councillors according to their own lights is to provide offices for their friends and the next to do all that is possible to flout the Lord Lieutenant by selecting persons that are supposed to be most obnoxious to him. The mean pettiness of such a proceeding is 10 ridiculous as to be scarcely worthy of contempt: and the Council may rest assured that such exhibitions of spleen entirely fail of their object. The Lord Lieutenant and everyone else must have .known that the, Liberals would secure a majority on the Board and act accordingly, but their worst enemies never dared hope that they would 80 soon after their election commence with such eagerness the era of jobbery and retaliation. But the Radicals, as was intimated last week, did not anticipate that their course of conduct would raise up such violent opposi- tion from all quarters. They expected that their friends everywhere would applaud all excesses, but they have been disappointed and in the absence of the necessary encouragement have lost heart to proceed in their accustomed paths. Hence they allowed the vice-chairmanship to fall from their grasp, and the post was given to Mr Scot Bankes. He is a Liberal Unionist and his election is commendable, but there is nothing connected with the election that should overpower Mr Bankes with gratitude to the Radicals. They were merely liberal for once in a way because in view of the outcry against their previous appointments they dared not be anything else, and there is nothing in what they have done for ME Bankes to justify him in any way flattering or pampering their idiosyncrasies. He will gain nothing by it in the long run, as the Radicals are bent on having more out of their share of power than blandish compli- ments. The Gladstones as politicians are well known their doings as landlords are not so well known, but in either department they do not appear very successful. The case seems totally different with some of their opponents. There is Mr Balfour, a large landed proprietor in Scotland, whose liberality is thus borne witness to by Mr John Gondon, a leading Ross-shire farmer, who writes:—"My father, my brother, and I have held land from the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour for nearly 80 years. Speaking from this lengthened experience, I must say I never had a proprietor so considerate and generous, and never met a tenant who spoke otherwise of him. When I took the farm I now hold, I got a preference over another offerer of £ 25 a year, and £ 500 laid out in improvements free of charge. When agricultural depression came he handed me money, free of charge, to drain my holding. and reduced the rent \3 per cent., and when times got worse he reduced it 20 per cent., and without being asked to do so. I am no exception, for all his tenants have been treated in the same way. Over and over again I have had occasion to speak of him in public and private as the best of landlords, and whoever speaks or writes otherwise must have some political object in view." The fire which occurred in the High- street on Saturday night has given rise to considerable discussion respecting the Rbyl Fire Brigade, who, in connection therewith, have been made the subject of much adverse criticism. Whether merited or not, it is certainly desirable that the town should have the fullest confidence in so necessary an institution as is a well-equipped and disciplined brigade, and it undoubtedly should be the duty of the authorities to ascei tain whether our local force can truth- fully be so described ;and if in the enquiries which ought to be instituted it is made clear that the brigade is lacking in some essential particular, the deficiencies, whatever they are—whether in men, discipline, or appoint- ments—should be promptly supplied.
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Important Sale of f2000 worth of Drapery Goods at greatly reduced prices, in vie" of requirements for the Spring Trade. Mr Kent begs to announce that, com- mencing Saturday, February 23rd, and during the mouth of March, he will offer his whole stock at the followiug exceptional reductions off the plainly-marked prices, viz. A Discount of Ten per cent, or 2s in the £ off all Linen and Cotton Goods, Blankets, Carpets, &c. A Discount of Fifteen per cent. or 3s. in the £ off all Dress Materials, Gloves, Hosiery, and Fancy Drapery. And a Discount of Twenty per cent. or 4s. in the £ off all other Fancy Goods. These reductions will apply to the whole of the stock, and the advantages of this Sale to customers will be that they may select fresh and perfect goods, and not merely (as in other sales) soiled, imperfect, or otherwise undesirable goods. W. J. KENT, 70, HIGH-ST., RHYL. February 21, 1889.
PLOUGHING MATCH AT DYSERTH.
PLOUGHING MATCH AT DYSERTH. The Newmarket and District Ploughing Association, we are glad to find, continues to hold its groond, whilst that of the Vale of Olwyd seems to have aucoumbed to the unwise tithe agitation which has been engrossing the miods of farmers, to the neglect of matters pertainirg directly to their interests and wel- fare. The Newmarket Association, which embraces the p riahetj of Newmarket, Whitford, Owm, G-waenyscor, Llanasa, Meliden, Dysertb, and part of Rhuddlan, is managed by practical and energetie agriculturalists, Mr. T. Ellis, jan., Llys, Mehden, has been its competent secretary for years; but this year he thought fit to resign that poet owing to the distance at whioh he at present resides from the head- quarters of the association. He is succeeded in the office by Mr John Roberts, Tynyoauau, Gwaenypcor, another practical farmer, and in whose hands the association, if he can help it, is not likely to droop. None the less happy were the members in their selection of presidents and vice-presidents, Mr W. Bell as the former, and Mr Roberts, Dyserth Hall, as the latter,— gentlemen possessing wide an 1 varied experienoe in all matters pertaining to the tillage of the ground. A field belonging to the latter, and situate close to Dyserth Halt, was selected for this year's experiments; the match fixed for yesterday (Thursday), and the entries were sent in by Wednesday morning to Messrs Robert Monic, Glol, Whitford Foulkee, Glan- rafon, Llanasa; Roberts, Dyserth Hall; John Roberts, Mostyn Arms, Newmarket; W. Oonwy Bell, Brynffynnon; T Ellis, Llytl, Melideo, and the Secretary. Premiums were awarded in throe classes, the first open to aU England; the second open only to farmers and their men who live within the society's district—the winner of any first prize at a ploughing match not eligible to compete; the third class was a special one open to all England on oondition that no whee's or euttere be attaohed to the ploughs. The guage was 7!iD wide and õin deep; the two last rounds to be double-ploughed in all classes. The Statement of Accounts for the past year shows that the payments in prizes amounted to £21, whilst the working expenses throughout tbe year and including those of the competition were kept very low, amounting to only about £10. The subscriptions amounted to JE16 ÕS 6d, and there was remaining when the accounts were olosed a balance of £2111s at [the bank to the credit of the association. The accounts were audited by Mr Thomas Jones. The field selected was adjoining Dyserth Hall and was well adapted for the purpose. Owing to the large number of entries some difficulty was experienced in finding accommodation, and indeed a couple of teams bad to be turned back. The number of those in the field was not less than 40. The ground had been laid out by Messrs Foulkes, Glanrafon; Williams, Pydew, Ellis, Bbyd, and Roberts, the Secretary. The judges selected were Messrs. Duckworth, Hawarden Batsman, Mold; Lloyd, Y soeifiog, and Williams, Wernddu. The field stewards were Mr Oonwy Bell (Chairman of Committee and Mr Williams, Pydew). The class stewards were :-ht, Mr Ellis Thomas and Mr S. Denson, juo., Pwllhalog; 2nd, Wiiliam Jones, Tanyfynwent, Newmarket' and Edward Jones, Picton 3rd class, Mr John Roberts, Mostyn Arms, Newmarket, and Mr R. Roberts, Trelebot. Each ploughman was given about one-third of an acre to plough, but some of them failed to complete their work by the apppointed time — three o clock. The following were the entries —1st class, Thos. Hnghes, Dyserth Hall; Abel Jones, Rboddlan; Ed, Jones, Brynffynon; D. Williams, Cotton Hall; J. Morris, Glol; Jno. Holland, I. Hughes, Tanllan; R. Evans, Tv- newydd; Ellis Davies, D. Davies, Preatatyn; W. Rathbonp.Bodfary; P. Priohard, Aberkinsey T. Williams, Gwybr Baoh: A. Pricbard, Aber- kinsey Thos. Lewis, Carnarvon; E. Hesketh, Denbigh; Price, Peocefn; E. Williams, PIst- captain. 2nd clatl-D. Jones, Tanrallt; E. Mathews, Rhyl: H. Denson, Pwllhalog; Jno. Roberts, Treabott; Jno. Foulkes, Gyrn; Dan. Jones, Rbuddlan; B. Davies, Llewerllyd; D. Roberta. Treabott; Jos. Hughes, Merllyn T. Humphreys, Rhyd; Wm. Jones, Plasuoha. 3rd clase-Tbos. Parry, Bodrhyddan; Tholl. Williams, Gop; Cornelius Pierce, Wann Ed. Evans, Ynys; O. Jones, Gop; Wm. Davids, Carnychain; J. Jones, Aberkinsey; Thos. Jones, Plas; W. Frimston, Bodrbyddao; and Jeo. Simon, Owm. The police arrangements were efficiently carried oat under the superintendence of Sergt. Parry, St. Asaph. THE WINNERS. Tbe judges experienced considerable difficulty in judging between some of the competitors, finally awarding as follows :— 1st Class.—1 Thos. Hughes, Dyserth Hall; 2 Jos. Pries, Penyoefn, Caerwys; 3 Abel Hughes, Hyla., Rhuddlan; 4 Jno. Morris, Glol, Mostyn 5 Ed. Jones, Brynffynnon, Bhuddlan 6 Thos. Pritchard, Tycanol, Llanfairtalbaiarn. 2nd Class.—I Jno. Roberts, Treabot Fawr, Newmarket; 2 Daniel Jones, Hendre, Rhodd- Jai J 3 Jno. Foulkes, tJyro, Llanasa 4 H. Den- eon, Pwllhalog, Owm 5 R. Davies, Llewerllyd, Dyserth; 6 W. Jones, Plasuoha, Mostyn. 3rd Class.—1 W. Davies, Carnycbain, Gwaen- yscor; 2 J. Simon, Marian Bacb, Cwm 3 Cor- nelius Pierce, Waun, St. Asaph; 4 John Jones, Ynys, Bhuddlan; 5 Ed. Jones, Fron-y-Owm, Rhuddlan; 6 Owen Jones, Gop, Newmarket.
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THE BISHOP-DESIGNATE OF ST. ASAPH" BIOGRAPHIC SKETCH. The Rev. Alfred George Edwards, M.A vicar of Carmarthen, whose appointment as Bishop of St. Asaph has just been sanctioned by Her Majesty, is the youngest son of the late Rev. Wm. Edwards, vicar of Llangollen, and a younger brother of the late Dean of Bangor. He is a man of no ordinary ability, whose life-long services to the Church in Wales have been gratefully recog- nised throughout the Principality and by many eminent men beyond its borders. Was born in November, 1848, at Llanymawddwy Rectory, in Merionethshire, a short time before his father was promoted to the vicarage of Llangollen. Oue of his elder brothers being for a short time one of the masters at the Llandovery Collegiate Institu- tion, a foundation which Wales owes to one of her enthusiastic sons, the late Sir Thomas Phillips, Mr Edwards was sent to that school at an early age; and it may be noted as a curious fact that Llandovery had then for its vicar the Rev. Joshua Hughes, late Bishop of St. Asaph. At Jesus College, Oxford, Mr Edwards proceeded to the B.A. degree in 1874, and to. the M A. degree in 1S76. He was also a scholar and exhibitioner of his college. He was ordained deacon at Car- marthen, being the first clergyman, we believe, on whom the present Bishop of St. David's laid hands. In 1875 he received priest's orders at an ordination held at Abergwili. HIS WORK AS A SCHOOLMASTER. Immediately on leaving college he returned to Llandovery School as a second master, having at the same time received a title to holy orders at Llandingat Church. On the preferment of the warden, tbe Rev. W. Watkins, in 187b, Mr Edwards was chosen by the trustees as warden and headmaster. This appointment was a most im- portant one, for the movement in favour of higher class education was then at its very commence- ment, and the anxiety which now prevails so widely in Wales for improved intermediate educa- tion had hardly begun to manifest itself. The work of Mr Edwards at Llandovery and his in- fluence in other respects have done very much to develop and direct both these movements. Under his management the school was quite transformed. In a short time the number of boys doubled, and eventually trebled. Several noted university men were added to the staff of masters. Athletics were made a prominent feature, and the buildings were largely extended. In a few years Noncon- formist- vied with Churchmen in their wish to have their boys educated at Llandovery. What gave the greatest impetus to the growing educa- tional movement of the time was the fact that whereas it was before quite a nine days' wonder for Welsh boys to take open scholarships at the universities, the boys trained by Mr Edwards fre- quently succeeded in wresting these prizes from boys trained at the greatjpnblic schools of England. Before leaving the school the warden succeeded in his ambition to lay at least a foundation upon which Llandovery could be developed into a school which should compare not unfavourably with similar icstitutions on the other side of the Severn, and it is only just to say that that development is being carried out very successfully on the lines he laid down by Mr Owen the present warden. HIS VICARIATE AT CARMARTHEN. After ten years' work at Llandovery Mr Edwards was appointed vicar of Carmarthen. The old parish church of St. Peter's there had been extremely Evangelical in all its associations, and some little friction was anticipated: but before the guardians of the old order had time to marshal their forces for oppositions the new vicir had the choir in surplices and seated inside the chancel, the organ at the same time being brought down from its old perch in the gallery at the west end of the church. At the last meeting of the congregation before this was done only one gentle- man persisted in opposition to what he called novelties, and what the vicar held to be quite the reverse. The gentleman protested as a Protes- tant Churchman, but Mr Edwards held that no definite meaning attached to such vague terms as Protestant," and said that while some even of the Lowest churches had surpliced choirs he could not consent to be handicapped in the work of the parish because one or two good people who knew nothing about it, objected to a surpliced choir on the ground that it meant something terrible which they could not explain. Two erroneous conclusions may easily be drawn from the relation of this incident. It might be supposed that Mr Edwards is a Ritualist, and, moreover, that he is a man of over-bearing manner. Neither supposi- tions would be true. He is not a Ritualist in the sense in which most people now use that term, but he is distinctly and decidedly a High Churchman. He claims that he is not an extreme man, and in- deed he did not run counter to the feelings of his parishioners except in what his conscience told him was essential to reasonable Christian worship. But he is a man who is likely to keep in the very front rank of most High Church movements. Then, as to his manner, he is conciliatory almost to a fault until a point is reached where he must declare for or against what be considers a prin- ciple. There he stands stock still, evidently sorry that he cannot yield and oblige, but quite as evidently unable to budge an inch. HIS OVERTURE TO THE CALVINISTS. For the past few years Mr Edwards has been promoting a movement originated by himself with the object of bringing about some kind of reunion I with the Calvinistic Methodists of Wales, and when Dissenters charmed with the kindness and the liberal tone of his speeches, ventured to sug- gest any basis of agreement which he could not approve, he always reminded them that whatever else he was prepared to do he could not abate one jot of principle" with regard to his own views of Churchmanahip and his attitude towards Dis- senters. A key to his conduct may be found in an utterance which he has once or twice made, namely, that he always aimed at being as broad and tolerant as possible within catholic and apostolic lines. HIS VIEWS ON THE BILINGUAL QUESTION. Mr Edwards is more cosmopolitan, but, if it be not a paradox to say so, hardly less Welsh, than his brother, the late Dean of Bangor. He is an ordinary English gentleman, with no noticeable trace of provincialism in accent, manner, or mode of thought, and more than once it has been noticed that his temper was rather ruffled by over patriotic speakers, who appeared to consider Welsh the motive power of the solar system. On such occasions he has not hesitated to point out that English-speaking congregations often suffer from the want of good English in their clergy- men's sermons, almost as much as Welsh congregations suffer from the weakness of their clergymen in the oldj Cymric language. At the same time he is very anxious, and his experience as a parish clergyman has made him more anxious than he was before, that those Churchmen who prefer Welsh should have full and regular ministrations, including good sermons, in their native tongue. Not only has he preached frequently in the little Welsh church in his own parish-almost as often, indeed, as at the parish church-but he has managed in the midst of great difficulties and against some opposition, to launch a scheme for erecting a new and larger Welsh church for the proper accommodation of those who cling to the old language, many of whom hardly understand English. The. contract for the building has already been given, and the work will begin in March. THE DECADENCE OF DISSENT. While admitting that Welsh Dissent has, or at least had, a certain temporary office to perform in the religion of the country, Mr Edwards is very emphatic in the assertion of his belief that no form of Dissent can long continue to preserve the best influences of religion, and that the religious future of Wales belongs to the Welsh Church, re- garded, of course, as an integral part of the Church of lengland. On the condition of the Church in Wales he has made some important utterances, the best known of which will be found in his letters to the Times, and in a lecture delivered a year ago on that subject at Leeds. The same subject is related to in other brochures which he has published, including one on The Church in Wales," being a paper which he read at the late Church Congress at Manchester. Some speakers criticised the paper in a way which implied that Mr Edwards was too conciliatory, and in reply he told the story of some Oratorian iV.horN 11.. had fret •v-t. ll. CoMfrSien*. whew ck ws nv .A"'bh-. :j ::li !.V,t! 'i' « r i- sibilityof a reunion. "Oh, Yes," these highly- cultivated Roman Catholic fathers explained, of course it is possible; we shall always be prepared to receive you back as penitents." "Now," con tinued the vicar of Carmarthen, that is not the tone we assume in addressing the Dissenters if we would seek to influence them in the direction of the old Church." Once, in referring to the suffer- ings of the Welsh clergy, especially those of North Wales, and the extent to which they were dispirited by the lawless tithe agitation, he thus indicated the duties of bishops and other Church dignataries in the face of such troubles;—" My hope is that those who rule the Church will more and more recognise the vital itruth that personal intercourse with the clergy in their own homes and II work, that the kindly presence and, if need be, the wise correction of a father, and withal the real, genuine sympathy of a brother labourer, will do I more than anything else to remove this weakness of isolation and lukewarmness, and will inspire the whole Church in Wales with a new enthusiasm and devotion the advent of which all desire, and the power of which none can foretell." AS A PREACHER. Mr Edwards is a very thoughtful and effective preacher in both languages. His discourses have always the mark of erudition, but he is careful not to talk quite over the heads of his hearers. He is likewise a striking platform orator, and seldom fails to utter a telling word of criticism when hp. finds people too much dominated by a single idea., At teetotal meetings he will be'sure to temper the zeal of uncompromising advocates by reminding! them that temperance and moderation are, after! all, virtues, although somewhat unromintic and neglected ones. At Bible society meetings he will hint to Welsh Dissenters that there is more or less inconsistency in their zeal for supplying the heathen with Bibles which they are unwilling to admit to the elementary schools attended by their own children. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS. The new bishop looks rather young for a man of forty. He is rather over medium height, good looking with regular features, and a very engaging manner. Though very kindly in his outward bearing, he is a man of strong will, and his very look proclaims his clearness and directness of pur- pose, together with his resolution not to be pushed aside from the course he has laid down. He has been twice married. His present wife is the youngest daughter of Mr Watts John Garland, of Lisbon, and a sister-in-law of the Bishop of Chester. Mrs Edwards, who looks considerably younger than her husband, is tall, graceful, and decidedly handsome. Visitors keep calling all day long at the Carmarthen Vicarage to congratulate Mr Edwards, and beiween two or three hundred con- gratulatory telegrams arrived during the forenoon and early in the afternoon of the day of the ap- pointmeLt. HOW ARCHDEACON WATKINS LOST THE SEE. A great deal of comment has been made relative to the statement published a fortnight since to the effect that the Bishopric has been offered to Archdeacon Watkins of Durham. It seems that there was a substantial foundation of truth for the report, but that the premature publication of it has interfered with the Premier's intentions. It is understood that four clergymen in the diocese itself were strongly recommended to the Prime Minister by persons of influence. He at once determined not to appoint any non-graduate or any one connected with the diocese—a rule almost invariably followed. His lordship then consulted the Primate, who, we believe, strongly advised the nomination of Archdeacon Watkins. The Queen, however, was understood to be very much annoyed at the premature publication of the archdeacon's name and, as in the case of the late archbishop of Dublin, when the Times prematurely announced Lord Palmerston's nomination of him to the see of Gloucester and Bristol, her Majesty refused to cany out the suggestion. Much has been said as to the Arch- deacon. though born in Wales, not being able to speak in the vernacular; but the three existing bishops are not great adepts in the Welsh language, and. as Dr. Watkins has wonderful powers of acquiring languages, he could no doubt soon have been as proficient in the use of his mother tongue. Lord Salisbury has, however, had to submit to the Queen another name, and he has chosen one at once young, earnest, and pos- sessed of considerable colloquial use of his native tongue, and even some oratorical skill in its use As a Churchman of wide sympathies, with varied experience, he should add lustre to a line of distinguished prelates, and prove, like his dis- tinguished brother the late Dean of Bangor, that there is no incompatibility in fervid oratory and successful administration of a diocese.
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OUR FRIENDS are reminded that Mr H. Millward's Sale commences this day Saturday, and will be continued each day next week; This Sale is genuine. MILLWARD'S SALE.
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WILLIAM WILBERFORCE. The hero of the slave trade abolition was the subject of the Rev W. Hudson Shaw's third lec- ture on Social Reformers, and which was delivered at the Rhyl Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The lecturer said that to present day people the agi- tation against the slave tiade and slavery read like a bit of ancient history, although the real fact was that slavery in the great American States had been abolished only about a quarter of a century ago. It was only about twice that space since twenty millions of money had been paid by the govern- ment of this country as compensation to the owners of the slaves then emancipated, whilst 80 years ago a large slave trade was carried on by Liverpool people. Wilberforce when at the age of fourteen indited a letter to the editor of a York newspaper protesting against slavery, and six weeks after attaining his majority he contested the representation of his native town Hull, where by his powerful speeches, by the graceful fascination of his manners, and by expending Z9000, he won the seat. For three years afterwards he was im- mersed in politics and pleasure, attaching himself to no party in the House of Commons. In 1783 Wilberfoi ce played a great part in supporting Pitt against a Coalition Ministry, and in the following year he succeeded when contesting Yorkshire against the power and influence of the Whig mag- nates, when C18,000 was spent in his behalf, Wilberforce being ultimately returned without having to go to the pell. Shortly afterwards he became religious and connected himself with some of tbe Evangelical leaders. Turning to the ques- tion of the slave trade, the lecturer said that the attempts made to put a stop to it in the West Indies formed an interesting chapter in history, and shewed how hard abuses died and how power- ful was the strength of vested interests. The slave trade had derived its origin, not in England but in Spain. The first slaves were criminals, but at last all scruples were laid aside and the slave ships filled with the innocent and the helpless. As early as 1562 Sir John Hawkins traded in Negroes, it was judged a lawful branch of commerce, and en- couragement given to it by the British Govern- ment. But the treatment ef the captured negroes by Europeans formed one of the blackest chapters in the history of the world. The extent of the trade it was difficult to ascertain, but it was recor- ded that between 1752 and 1762 not less than 71,000 were imported to the English colony of Jamaica alone, whilst it was computed that Eng- lishmen alone brought altogether to America three million of slaves. He gave a description of the horrible treatement of the negroes in the slave ships, where the accommodation was barely suf- ficient for the poor beings to lie down, whilst they at the time were manacled one to the other. Mor- tality was in consequence very great amongst the slaves, so that on landing only about 50 out of every 100 were fit for labour. Before Wilberforce's time there were s few-clergy, poets, and men of letters-who decried this trade: whilst other good men defended slavery, such as Jonathan Edwards the great Calvinistic divine, and Whitfield was one of the first to introduce slavery into the state of Georgia. Grenville Sharp, Thomas Clarkson, and the Society of Friends, were strong opponents of the trade, and in 1787 the Abolition Society was formed, Wilberforce undertaking to plead its case in Parliament. This agitation was limited to the slave traffic, and not to slavery itself. The agitation grew ipace and in 1789 Wilberforce made his great speech in Parliament. But, although supported by Pitt, Fox, and Burke, the opposition, bolstered up by vested interests, was too strong, and the Abolitionists were defeated for twenty years, the victory not being attained until 1807, when the bill was carried by a majority of 283 to 16, amidst a scene of great enthusiasm. The next step was to agitate for the abolition of slavery itself, and this culminated in 1833, when Wilberforce was dying, and which he did shortly after having been told that the bill had passed.
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FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. The aldermen and councillors of the Flintshire County Council met at Mold on Wednesday, for the election of permanent chairman and vice-chairman and committees. Alderman J. Herbert Lewis (Llanasa) presided, and there was a full attend- ance. Appointment of Chairman. Alderman W. Johnson, J.P., Broughton Hall (L), said he bad very great pleasure in nominating a gentleman whose qualifications were too well known and too generally admitted to necessitate that he should dilate upon them. He begged to propose that Alderman Herbert Lewis (L) be elected permanent chairman. (Applause.) Mr P. Mostyn Williams, Rbyl (L), in second- ing the proposition, said that the manner in which Alderman Lewis had fulfilled the duties of pro- visional chairman had already won for him golden opinions. He won the confidence of every member of the council who was present at the first provisional meeting. (Applause.) The Chairman said it was only fair to the council and just to any other gentleman who might be proposed for the office that he should say that the state of his health just now was such that between now and the 1st of April he should have to leave the country for a short time. No other name being proposed, that of Alder- man Lewis was put to the meeting, and carried unanimously amid considerable enthusiasm. The Chairman thanked the council for this renewed mark of their confidence, and said he was sure he should have the earnest and hearty sup-1 port of every one present in conducting the work of the council to the best interests of the inhabi tants ot the county. (Applause.) Election of Vice-Chairman. Mr J. L. Muspratt, J.P., Flint (L), proposed for the office of vice-chairman Mr John Scott- Bankes, J.P. (L U). Mr Bankes had for many years been a most excellent chairman of quarter sessions, and was an admirable chairman of board of guardians, and his great and varied services to the county were such that his selection would be an honour to the county and an honour to the council. (Applause.) Mr E. Wheldon, Mold (L), seconded the nomina- tion, remarking that it. was not because his valued services to the county were unrecognised that Mr Bankes was not elected chairman. t, Their reasons were-first, that it was of great importance that the chairman of such a council should be able to speak and understand the Welsh language: and, secondly that, in view of the treatment to which the Nonconformists had been subjected for many years in the matter of the selection of magistrates this opportunity of electing a Nonconformist chairman, who by virtue of his office should be a magistrate also, was one that should not be allowed to pass. (Applause.) They were glad to believe that Mr Bankes had perceived the force of these considerations, and to know that he had accepted the decision of th", majority at the previous meeting in such an excellent spirit. (Applause.) The resolution was carried with acclamation. Mr Bankes, who was cheered on rising, said he would like briefly to explain the reasons which induced him cheerfully and willingly to accept the office. (Applause). Had he been offered the office of vice-chairman at the first meeting he should have declined it, for he did feel for a moment that he had not been wanting in his duties as chairman of quarter sessions, and that some personal disrespect would be felt towards him when he was rejected as chairman. But had he known what he knew now, it was most probable he would never have entered the lists as a competitor for the chair- manship. (Applause). The explanations that had been given had entirely satisfied him as to the cause. (Applause). He would not say that it was a bad cause. He did think the Noncon- formists had a grievance. (Hear, hear and applause). He did not hesitate to say that. (Hear, bear). But be wished to say that the magistrates had nothing at all to do with the appointment of magistrates, and they must not be supposed to endorse everything that was done by the Lord-Lieutenant. (Hear, hear). In fact, be had spoken to several magistratesi on the subject and he could say that if the appointment of magistrates had been left in the hands of the magistrates themselves, more Nonconformists would have been appointed on the bench than had hitherto been the case. (Applause). Mr Bankes concluded with a warm and flattering tribute to Mr Lewis's many qualifications for the office of chairman, adding that Mr Lewis was a general Z5 under whom he would be delighted to serve. (Applause). Committee to adopt Form of Procedure and Standing Orders. The next business on the agenda was to decide upon the mode of procedure, and to frame draft standing orders. The Chairman said the work of the Committee would be to frame draft standing orders. A very excellent set had been sent down from the Local Government Board, and no doubt, as a skeleton, they would do very well. In addition to that, the Committee would have to deal with euch ques- tions as the common seal, &c. Mr George Parry moved the following Com- mittee: The Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Messrs. W. Johnson, P. P. Pennant, S. Perks, G. M. Evans, E. Peel, W. H. Gladstone, and Lord Mostyn. Ald. Dr. Edwards, "Alold, seconded. It was decided that the quorum should be five. Appointment of Finance, Main Boads, and Asylum Committee. The Chairman said the question for the Council to decide was whether they would appoint the above Committee now or not. Mr William Williams, Rhyl, thought it was too soon to appoint committees with a view to making them permanent. He thought it would be the best thing to appoint a Provisional Committee to meet and submit certain names for the various committees. He thought that the members of each committee should be distributed over the county, so that each locality might be represented. He thought it would be imprudent to appoint all to-day. He moved that a Provisional Committee be appointed to take into consideration the subject of submitting names for the various committees to the meeting of the Council on April lot. A Councillor seconded. Mr rennant thought there was something in Mr Williams's proposal, but he should like to go further. He thought they might appoint the committees to-day, with the idea that, before con- firmation, they should be subject to reconsideration and revision if necessary, Probably they would find when they had appointed the committees, that some gentlemen did not care to attend to a particular subject, and might wish to change. On the other hand, they might find a part of the county left out, and wish to add a name. A Provisional Committee was then appointed as follows Messrs P. P. Pennant, J. Lloyd Price, Capt. Conwy, C. Davison, J. K. Huntley, Thomas Parry, R. Howard, William Jones, S. Davies, James L. Muspratt, R. J. Jones, P. Mostyn Williams, and Henry Roberts, Mold. Mr Thomas Hughes What will the Committee have to do ? The Chairman To investigate books and ac. counts and also other important duties within the knowledge of every member here. Mr Huntley moved that the chairman and vice- chairman be included in the committee, which was seconded by Mr Reney, and agreed to by Aid. Lloyd, after which the Committee was appointed with these additions. Mr P. Mostyn Williams, Rhyl, proposed that the Main Roads Committee consist of eighteen members. He said it was the most important Committee of all, and every section of the county should be represented. M P. P. Pennant seconded and it was carried. Mr Samuel Davies then moved the following names to form the Committee:—Messrs Wm. Davies, Caergwrle; Wm Williams, Rhyl; Dr. Edwards, Mold; Goodman Ellis, Halkyn; J. K. Huntley, Flint; R. Howard, Bangor Jas. Reney, Connab's Quay; Jas. Evans, Cilcen J. Scholfield, Argoed R. Jones, Llanasa W. C. iCarter, Con- nab's Quay; Joseph Hall, Flint; John Williams, Buckley; Col. Roper; ithos. Darbyshire, Lees- wood T. W. Hughes, Flint; R. Podmore, Sealand; and Warbuiton Lee, Hanmer. Mr Wm. Thomas pointed out that Holywell was entirely left out in this list. Mr Huntley thought Flint was too well repre- sented, having three members. He would suggest that his name be excluded. Mr T. W. Hughes also desired to have his name eliminated. Mr Mostyn Williams said the Rhyl end of the county was omitted with the exception of one name From Rhyl to Holywell there were 16 Councillors, and he certainly thought that dis- trict should have five representatives on the com- mittee. Ultimately the names of Messrs. Pedmore, Huntley, Carter, Joseph Hall, and T. W. Hughes were expunged; and those of Messrs William Thomas, Dr. Easterby, John Roberts, William Bell, and Warburton Lee added to the Committee. The Asylum Committee.-A Big Question. The Council next addressed itself to the above matter. Mr Kelly explained that the Asylum was built by five counties, who each agreed to pay a certain sum, based on the population, towards its cost. Flintshire had four visitors on the Board of Management, which number could not be exceeded. He suggested that the appointment of this Com- mittee should be left over till April 1st, when the Asylum books would be closed. Thej>resent visi. tors were Messrs Scott Banks, Pennant, E. Morgan, and Col. Mesham. The whole subject of the Asylum would have to be brought forward soon, and it would be a very important question.' If they appointed a Committee to-day, they would have nothing to do until after April 1st. Transfer Arrangements. The next business was to consider the desirabili- ty of appointing a Committee to meet a Committee of the Court of Quarter Sessions to make arrange- ments for taking over the county property, business, Ac. Mr Kelly, explained that it was necessary to appoint such a committee for several reasons. In the first place, to take over the property belonging to the county. The Committee would have a list of the county property placed before them, to go through. This included the County Hall at Mold, all Police Stations, bridges, &e. In the second place, they would have a statement of the indebtedness of the county, with the mort- gages and securities. In the third place, they would have to know who the county officers were, and what were their salaries and in the fourth they .would have a statement of accounts, to enable them to form an opinion as to what rates they would make on April 1st or soon after. Mr Bankes thought a small committee of bus ness-like men would be the best, and would meet with the approval of the magistrates and on the motion of Mr Sparrow, seconded by the Rev. W m. Williams, the following committee was appointed :-Messrs P. M. Williams, Alun Lloyd, J. K. Huntley, Edward Wheldon, G. M. Evans, James Reney, and G. A. Parry, Buckley. It was decided to postpone the election until that day. The Dee Conservancy and the Question of Ferries. The Chairman said the last item on the agenda was to consider the two Bills promoted for the Conservancy of the Dee. One was introduced by the Corporation of Chester, and the other by three or four of the Railway Companies. Frequent re- ference was made in them to the Flintshire County Council, e,g., power was given to them to contri- bute to the expenses. There was one subject in them which touched the Council more closely than any other. He was sure they did not wish to raise any factious opposition to any Bill which had for its object the improvement of the River Dee, or the furtherance of any good work in con- nection with the county but there was one subject which required explanation on the part of the promoters. It related to the ferry at Queensferry. Hitherto there had been a free ferry there, and now this ancient right was threatened with extinction, for the Bills proposed to charge tolls in respect of the conveyance of horses, cattle, foot passengers, &c., and to institute a steam ferry. It was a question for the Council to decide whether they would take any action in the matter. In reply to Mr William Williams, Mr Kelly said that there was a clause in each Bill providing that this Couneil should have a Bill. conservator. There would be two ferries, and tolls would be charged of from 3d. to ld. for animals, &c., and Id. for foot passengers. Ald. Lloyd said he was given to understand that the Dee Conservancy Board were under a statutory obligation to provide that ferry free. Now they proposed to charge certain tolls. The Chairman: The point, as affecting the county, is this—one of the ferries connects two places, both of which are in the county. Mr Pennant moved that the matter be referred to the Main Roads Committee, with power to take action if they think it necessary. Ald. W. Johnson seconded. Mr Bankes proposed, as an amendment, that the matter be dealt with by a committee consisting of Messrs. W. H. Gladstone, Podmore, Reney, Carter, Davison and John Roberts and be thought they should know if the Council desired to have tolls. M S. Perks (Rhyl): What amount of money will they be allowed to spend ? They might land us in a very heavy expense. Mr Gladstone thought that the whole responsi- bility rested on the committee, without any power to give expression to their opinions. Ultimately, the amendment of Mr Bankes was lost, and the original resolution carried, the Com- mittee being empowered to present a petition, if necessary, at a cost of not more than £10. Mr Parry, Buckley, moved that the Council instruct the Committee not to allow tolls of any kind. Ald. Lloyd seconded, and the resolution carried. -V Notices of Hotions. Aid. Howard gave notice that at the next meet- ing he would move that the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Committee be composed of all the mem- bers of the Council. Mr W. Williams, Rbyl, gave notice to move that the meetings of the Council be he!d alternate- ly at Mold and Rhyl. Mr Thos. Hughes, Greenfield, gave notice to move that every representative member of the Council should be on the Main Roads Committee. The Chairman said that was unnecessary, as the whole question of Committees would come before the next meeting for confirmation and revision. The Meeting Place. Aid. Lloyd proposed and Ald. Dr. Edwards seconded that the next meeting be held at Mold. Mr T. W. Hughes, Flint, proposed that it be at Flint. He said there was every convenience, and the room would be allowed free. Mr S. Davies, Bagillt, seconded. The amendment was lost by a majority of four.
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FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The polling took place on Monday at Mold, Llanasa, and Halkyn for the election of county councillors in the place of Alderman Dr. Edwards. J. Herbert Lewis (Chairman of the Provisional Committee), and Peter Jones, and the result was declared at a late hour the same evening by Mr C. P. Morgan, the returning officer. At Llanasa the candidates were Mr LI. J. Henry, Lygenywern (Independent) and Captain Goodman Ellis, North Hendre mine (Liberal). The result of the poll was -Elli.4, 254; Henry, 146; majority, 108. The Liberal majority in- this division in the first election was 269. At Mold the candidates were Mr Henry Roberts, Bryn Awel, and Mr Llewelyn Eaton, Ty Mawr and 153, Bedford road, Bootle, both Librall.i. The fight in this division was most severe. In the result Mr Roberts was returned by a majority of 34. I For Llanasa (lower division) three Liberals en- tered the contest Mr Robert Jones, Kiddermister- house; Mr Peter Jones, Gronant farm; and Mr David Hughes, Llinegan farm. The two former are Calvinistic Methodists, and the latter a Weslevan, and the fight became one of chapel against chapel. The result ended in the return of Mr Robert Jones. OUR FRIENDS are reminded that Mr H. Miliward's Sale commences this day Saturday, and will be continued each day next week. This Sale is genuine. MILLWARD'S SAL IS.
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TEMPERANCE.—The temperance meeting held on Sunday night in the Brighton Road Room was largly attended, the room being crowded. Mr Edward Jones, High Street, presided, and a stir. ing address was delivered by the Rev Francis Jones, Abergele, who had been preaching that day n Bethel chapel. THE new bridge over the railway is now open for traffic, and the level crossing closed up. The boon which the bridge affords is not likely to be appreciated by those who will have to make a detour in crossing over from Ffynnongroyw Road to Parson's Lane.
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CADBURY'S COCOA is 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 improved by a special process of roasting. SOAR CHAPEL.—Mr J. T. Griffiths, Free Trade Hall, presided ever the pleasant entertainment held here on Thursday evening. The adjudicators in the various competitions were:—Capt. Hughes, Maesincle, Mr J. Hughes, Elwy House and Eos Morfa. The prize for reading was won by Miss E. M. Jones, for replies to a chapter in Hyff- orddydd" Miss A. Frimston, for a speech on "Noah"Mr J. Edwards, for singing "Cysgod y Graig Miss A. Frimston, for singing Y Bugail mwyn a party conducted by Mr Gabriel Hughes, Elwy House, and the Soar choir obtained the prize for singing Pen Nebo." Songs, recitations, &c. were given by Miss C. Pritchard, Miss M. Young, Miss E. M. Jones, Miss J. Brookes, and Messrs W. Frimpton, John Brookes, T. Hughes, and Thos. Frimston. HATWOOD'S Special Material for Umbrellas pos. sesses all the good qualities of silk combined with the great advantage that it does not 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. COFFEE SU.PrFR.-On Thursday evening last a supper took place at the Star Cocoa House, Kinmel Street, which was got up by Mr Thos. Smalley, Abbey Street. Tables were well laid out, to which those that sat down (numbering about fifty-two) did ample justice. After the supper the company adjourned to another room, were an excellent entertainment was provided, when Mr E. Price occupied the chair. The following is a copy of the programme :—Song Hen wlad fy nhadau," Mr Howard; Address, by the Chair. man; Song" Later on," (topical) Mr Berrie; Song, Mr E. Edwards Address, Mr W. Harrison Reading, Mr P. Davies Song, His Lordship winked at the jury," Mr A. R. Howard; Song, S Missing Boat," Mr Roger Hughes; Address, Mr T. Smalley Song, Brave Old Oak," Mr R. Edwards Song, One Shilling a year," Mr D. Jones; Song, "On the banks of the Clyde," E. Williams; Song, <( Masher," Mr D. Jones;
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Speech, Mr P. Davies; Song, Mr A. R. Howard; Address, Mr Jones (Church Street); Song, Two Lovely Black Eyes," Mr T. Wood; Song, "Mystery of the Hansom Cab," Mr A. R. Howard; Song, Was you ever see," Mr E. Price; Song, Billy Montrose," Mr J. Evans: Recitation, Christmas Day in the Workhouse," Mr T. Wood. God save the Queen. At the con. clusion of the entertainment Mr C. W. Berrie proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and performers. Mr Jos. Jones seconded the motion. Mr T. Smalley also thanked the gentlemen who had so kindly assisted him in getting up the pleasant meeting. OCTOBER BREWED ALES.—J. H. Ellis begs to announce that he 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. Jfull Price Lis's of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Botiled Ales, and Stout, &c., &c., on application to J. H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 12, Water Street, Rhyl. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL. There was no truth in a statement recently made that the Eng- lish Baptists have chosen a minister. It is a fact that Mr P. A. Iludgell, of Spurgeon's College, has since been invited to undertake the pastorate, but that gentleman could not see his way clear to accept. As A SATISFYING, comforting, invigorating beverage it is impossible to find anything to equal Cadbury's absolutely pure Cocoa. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GuILDs.-The Guild move. ment among the Congregationalists is growing apace. It will be remembered that a branch was established by the Rev. D. B. Hooke in connec- tion with Christ Church. The conduct of examinations in religious knowledge has been taken over by the Guild Council, and are being extended to the Welsh Churches. These examinations are calculated to render valuable service to religion in the Principality but Mr. F. Herbert Stead, who has written an article on Young People's Guilds to the Congregational Magazine has been shamefully misinformed when told that this Welsh extension will give to Welsh literarure its first work on Christian Evidences. Up to till this time, I am assured, no such work has existed in Welsh." Such a statement is simply an absurd one, the Welsh having works on Christian Evidence in plenty. That, however, by the way. '1 he examination subjects for the way Welsh Churches are based on text-books issued in the vernacular by the Religious Tract Society, and the essays on the Welsh text-books to be obtained from the Memorial Hall. The examinations will take place in the last week in March, and the essays are to be for- warded on or before March 31, a complete list of candidates to be sent in not later than this day (Feb. 2i). The English Secretaries for Flint and Denbigh are Mr T. H. Waterhoase, Holywell, and the Rev. W. Oliver, M A., Wrexham, the Welsh secretary being the Rev. Thos. Roberts, Mold, for the two counties. We may add that Mr Hooke, who takes an actual interest in the guild move- ment has issued cards of pretty designs for its members. ILLNESS.—We very much regret having to say that Mr Peter Browne, Plastirion, has for some time been very ill. Recent inquiries made have, however, elicited the pleasing reply that our respected townsman is a little better, and we heartily join in the general wish that Mr Browne may speedily recover his health. NORTH WALES SAFETY BICYCLE.-MR Counah, of the Cycle Stores, Bodfor Street, has brought from the Stanly Show with him one of the prettiest Safety Bicycles that has ever come into Wales. It has been specially designed by himself for use in our hilly districts and is made for him by Messrs. Humber & Co. He has called it by the above name and expects a large sale for it as the price £ 8 10s. brings it within the reach of everybody. It is beautifully enamelled and plated, has ball bearings everywhere except the pedals and has adjustable handles, saddle and pedals. WEDDING.—Some stir was caused last week, at Sparkhill, near Birmingham, by the marriage of Mr E. Duncombe Jones, an inhabitant of that place, to Mrs Fredk. Nicholson, of Hagley House, Edgbaston, late of Wellington Road, Rhyl, The wedding was solemnized at the new church, and the bride wore a travelling costume of blue plusb, and the four bridesmaids (daughters of the bride and bridegroom), were attired in pretty light dresses, with hats to match. The rest of the party consisted of the sons and other members of both families. The church was filled with spec- tators, and the wedding march was brilliantly played by the organist. Rice was profusely thrown on the happy party as they left the church. The breakfast took place at the bride's residence, at Edgb'iston, after which the happy couple left at four o'clock for Leamington. THE ENGLISH PBESBYTEBIANS of this town will hold their annudl concert and tea meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the 26th of February. They have gone to considerable expense by en- gaging excellent talent, such as should ensure their I t, 1 11 undertaking the success it deserves. The follow- ing are the artistes engaged for the concert, viz. Miss Clara Mousdale (soprano), of the Liverpool Concerts Miss Kate Meredith (contralto), of the Liverpool Concerts, and first prize-winner Royal National Eisteddfod, Wrexham, 18bS; and the Liverpool Cambrian Quartette (male voices), first prize-winners Royal National Eisteddfod, Liver- pool, 1884. Below we append a few of the press opinions The Cambrian Quartette scored a decided success in their Performance of The Tar's Song" which fairly brought down the house. A four part song by F. H. Burstall, Memories was a little gem in its way, and had to be repeated in response to an unanimous encot-e.M-usic and Dramatic World, March 17th, 1883. The Cambrian Quartette astonished the audience by their sp endid vocal finish, exemplified in a superior degree in the rendering of the new part song "Memories," by F. H. Burstall, which evoked enthusiastic applause."—Liverpool Daily Courier March 26th, 1883. The Cambrian Quar- tette gave the several pieces in a most finished style, in fact many of them had to be repeated so prolonged were the encores," Liverpool Daily Post May, 28th, 18b3. A rich musical treat was afforded by the excellent unaccompanied part- singing of the Cambrian Quartette. We can safely say that their singing has been unexcelled in this district, except, perhaps, by that of the four gentlemen who so highly delighted the audience at the recent Oswestry Musical Festival. "By Celia's Arbour," was their most successful effort and called forth an undeniable encore. Oswestry Advertiser, July 25th, 1883. The Cambrian Quartette sang 14 By Celia's Arbour," and raised the enthusiasm of the audience. "-Liverpool Echo, January 18th 188:1. The Quartettes by the Cambrian Quartette was given with pleasing effect; the rendering of the The Tar's Song," deserving special mention. Wrixham.A dvertiser April 4th, 1884. The Cambrian Quartette gave Of a' the airts," and the execution was certainly all that the most exacting taste could desire. Liverpool Catholic Times, October 18tb, 1884. (1971 ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday evening a very pleasing entertainment, over which the Rev. T. S. Ross presided, was held in the Christ Church Lecture Hall. Parts in it were taken by Mrs Knightley, Miss Kate Jones, Mr J. Edwards, Mr J. Williams, Mr J. D. Asher. and some Sunday School children, as vocalists, Miss Hughes accom- psnying. Miss B. A. Crockford and the Misses Slinn performed on the pianoforte the Rev. T. S. Ross and Mr Elliott gave readings, Miss Mabel Crockford a recital, and Mr Asher a cornet solo. Each of the above contributed very much to the enjoyment of the evening. The credit of getting up the entertainment is due to Miss E. A. Crock- ford, 17 High Street, who succeeded in thus securing a handsome amount as proceeds towards the fund of the Sunday School Library at Christ Church. THE FORTHCOMING WELSH EXHIBITION AT LONDON FOB 1889. We understand that the honorary secretary of the above will be at Rhyl next week, in order to arrange for an executive committee to bring about the co-operation of the Rhylites. It is believed that this will be a good opportunity to advertise the town, and it is hoped that the inhabitants will not be backward with their support. Being a non-political movement it is patronized by the leading men of England and Wales, of all shades of politics. A CRICKET CLUB FOR RHYL.-A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Cricket Club for Rhyl will be held on Wednesday evening next, 27th instant, at the Summer Gardens Pavilion, at 8 o'clock. (1907 A lecture on England's Industrial Crisis will be given at the Conservative Club to-morrow (Saturday) evening by Capt. Wood. The pro- ceedings begin at eight. Admission free. OUR readers will observe the advertisements in this issue of two short notice sales by Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog), one of hosiery and fancy goods, and the other of wall paper, paint, &c. Alit Balfour, the Secretary for Ireland, has written to the Rhyl Conservatives thanking them for the expression of confidence contained in II recent letter from a meeting held at the Conser- vative Club. ECONOMY.—A shilling bottle of Lawrence's Glycerine Cough Linctus is usually sufficient to cure a bad cougb. It should be used in all affections of the Throat, Cheat and Lnngs. THE SAND-DRIFT.—The work of clearing awal the sand-drift is being proceeded with, but as the j accumulation was greatpr than it has been fof i years past, on the whole length of the sea-front, f 1 consequently involves considerable labour. ♦ 1 years past, on the whole length of the sea-front, it; consequently involves considerable labour. THE promised building at the top of High* street for Mr Wynne seems to have been stopped. It looks worse than ever in its present condition, so that we hope another forward movement will soon be made. THE splendid houses at the end of the West Parade are in a very forward stage, and already their elegant appearance adds considerably to tbe attractions of the esplanade. The extension the road and Promenade are now indispensable, to" gether with the removal of the unsightly monO"* ment further ou.