Rhyl Journal

The Government have taken a bold step to improve the defences of the country. Experts declare that we are not sufficiently secure against a combination of powers, and the Government with patriotism that every lover of his country will admire hav edeter. mined to do their best to supply the deficiency. The scheme was explained in the House of Commons on Thursday night by Lord George Hamilton. He explained that on the first of next month we should have building in our dockyards, or by con- tract, 30 vessels, and in twelve months 26 of them would be completed. "It is true," said the noble lord, that we are on friendly terms with all European Powers, but we can- not ignore this fact that five European Powers are spending largely on naval armaments, and that the combination of any two of them means a larger danger to this country." The Government proposed that there should be an addition of the navy to 70 vessels, an announcement which was received with cheers. They would cost -921,500 01)0, there would be eight first-class battleships of 14 000 tons, two second-class of 9,000 tons, nine first-class cruisers of 7,300 tons, -9 smaller cruisers of 3,400 tons, four of 2,300 tons, and 18 torpedo boats. Of the 2H mil- lions 1H millions would be included iu the 2 ordinary annual estimates, and would be spent on vessels to be constructed in the dockyards. As regarded the remaining 10 millions, it would be spent in constructing 32 vessels, which would he built in private yards, and the country will get this splendid addition to the navy for an addition to the taxes of £ 1,430,000 for seven years. W P, have at sea one thousand millions cf property to tax, and a extra million and a half a year for seven years is only a small insurance after all. breeches patriot has many admirers 21 it appears some few imitators. At Newry this week a man, on being sentenced to four months' imprisonment, said he would do as Mr O'Brien did. and accordingly stripped off his trousers and walked the cell with naked legs. At the Belfast Workhouse also a middle-aged woman named Brown, on becoming an inmate, refused to don the workboiise garb. Such is the force of example, or as a guardian remarked amid laughter, Example is becoming contagious." The Eastern Question has once more been brought prominently to the front, due to the resignation of King Milan. The trials and responsibilities of the Kingdom have proved too great a burden, so that the monarch has abdicateci in favour of his son. This result is looked upon as a triumph for Eussia, as the ex-King was undoubtedly regarded most unfavourable by the Northern autocrat on account of his semi-alliance with Austria. Russophites will in all likelihoods now obtain the upper hand in Servia, and the relations between Russia and Austria are thereby likely to be subjected to a consider- able strain. The Medical Officer's annual report was a pleasing one in the sight of the Commis- sioners, who received it on Monday. In our report of the meeting a summary of the document is published; and in the conversa- tion which took place Mr Wynne suggested 'further publicity to the climatic advantages of Rhyl, a suggestion which we hope to see the Board attempting to carry out. The Commissioners evidently are unable to make up their minds respecting the ex- tension of the Promenade at the west end of the town. The subject was some time since deputed to a committee, tut so far without any very satisfactory result. 'I he report presented did not recommend any definite plan, though two were suggested, and the result was that the whole matter has been referred back to the committee. All this entails delays, making it very improbable that any very large work will be agreed ,upon and carried into effect before the season is upon us. The expense of the extension is of course the greatest difficulty, but improvements cannot often be carried out free of costs, and as this work seems necessary as a complement to the recent development of the town, the Commissioners should realise quickly what is most desirable to be done. The extension of the Promenade is doubtless a more feasible scheme and one likely to be more profitable to the town than the acquisition of the mud-land, in regard to which there has for months past been so much discussion. This scheme however now appears to be altogether impossible, and therefore the Commissioners can at their pleasuie the more readily take in hand the Promenade project.

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THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET Monday, March 11 I Rhyd,nlwyn, Wednesday. March 13 Talacre. Saturday, March 16 Ystra,]. 11 o'clock,

Important Sale of f2000 worth of Drapery Goods at greatly reduced prices, in view of requirements for the Spring Trade. Mr Kent begs to announce that, com- mencing Saturday, February 23rd, and during the month of March, he will offer his whole stock at the following 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, ixc. 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 4B. 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., RHY. February 21, 1889.

DEATHS. At No. 11 Water Street, Mr E. P. Gilpin, Regent Park, London, aged 80. On the 7th inst., at Wellington Terrace, Ivhyl, Jabez Onions, aged 59. Deeply regretted.

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RHYL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. 1 Monday, March 4th, 1*89. Chairman MR. THOMAS ELLIS. *Dr Carstairs, -:MajJf Penn, *Mr A. L. Clews, Mr J. Koberts, Mr J. H. Ellis, *Mr M. 1). Koberts, *Mr G. F. Gunner, *JJr n. D liobei-is, *Mr E. W. Keatinge, Mr G. A. Taverner, *Mr W. J. Kent, Mr K Vatighan, Mr H. J. B. Lawrence, *Mr J. Williams. "Mr R. Jones, *Mr P. M. WifJians, *'l\>J.r Ll. Lloyd, *Mr W. Wynne. *Mr H. Parrv. *Mr A. Rowlands (Clerk), *Dr. A. E. Lloyd (Medical Officer), *Mr Robert Haghes (Surveyoii. (The gentleman present at the meeting are denoted by an asterisk). Mr P. M. Williams was unanimously elected chairman in the absence of Mr Thos. Ellis. The Clerk's Journey to London, Mr Kent at the beginning of the meeting drew attention to a. notice on the previous month's minutes respecting the recent journey to London by the Clerk, and said ho had wanted to ask if [ the Clerk went to London on Thursday, whether he returned to business on the following Wednes day, and was not at the meeting on Monday. He thought he was entitled to an answer, and said if be got au answer he would raise no further ques- tion. The Clerk It was so. Surveyor s Hep-ort. The Surveyor read his report, in which he stated that the plans for lo-k-up shops at the corner of High Street and Russell Road had been attended to. Tidal Observations. Mr Kent asked the Surveyor if any tidal obser- vations report had been made, the Surveyor reply- ing that it had not. Road and Foreshore Committee. It was reported that the contractor (Mr Isaac Jones) in his tender for the making of West Street had made a mistake. He had made his tender of £21 Os. Gd. too low. It was carried that new tenders be advertised for. The West End Swings. Mr S. Hughes, proprietor of the swiogs, had sent a letter asking to be allowed to fix his swings near to the pier. Mr R. Jones moved the confirmation of the minutes, and asked the Surveyor if he had a place to put Mr Fughes's swings, the Surveyor replying that he had. The matter was referred to a com- mittee. The New Bridge Road. Mr Wynne asked the Surveyor if he had done anything in the matter of putting the New Bridge Road in better condition than it was at present. He said it had not been rolled properly, and that it was almost cruel to send horses over such a road. The Surveyor replied that he had called the attention of the Clark of the Works to it, but that individual was helpless in the matter. It was referred to the Road Committee. Old Plastirion Road. As to the nuisance in the old Plastirion Road, the Chairman said that he believed the Surveyor had taken steps to provide a remedy. for the Gardens Entrance. An application was made to the Commissioners by Mr Roebuck asking them to fix a lamp near the Wellington Road entrance of the Palace and Summer Gardens. Mr R D. Roberts proposed that the lamp be given. Dr. Carstairs seconded, saying that there was always a certain amount of traffic on that spot. Mr J. H. Ellis thought the lamp across would be sufficient if removed. Mr Wynne said that a lamp was not necessary, as that was not a public thoroughfare. The application was refused. 0 Plans for alteration of premises at No. 5 and G Bodfor Street were passed subject to modifications. West Promenade Extension. This question occupied some time upon the Road Committee's report. Mr R. Jones said that a great deal of money had already been spent on that portion of the foreshore in the way of faggots, &c to prevent the encroachment of the sea, but all in vain. A breach had been made in the wall by the sea and it would cost from JEGO to to repair it. He was not in favour of extending the promenade down to the Yoryd at present, as its breadth would be deviated from. The time had arrived when they should do something more permanent and substantial. He thought it far better to have the same breadth up to the Gardens, and if the land beyond them developed it would be very easy for them to extend it up to Voryd. He thought the new houses which had been erected on the west end should have a promenade, but he con- sidered that they should not extend it to Voryd at present. Mr Wynne's Site on the West Parade.— Building at a Standstill. A letter was red from Mr Wynne re the above, stating that certain impediments had arisen which prevented him building the two storey building with an assembly room at top, as he originally intended, but he would like to build one storey only of lock-up shops. Mr Keatinge said he was fully against the plans for the lock-up shops, and if he had known before that Mr Wynne was only going to build one storey of lock up shops, he would not have taken the trouble he had before in support of Mr Wynne's previous plans. It would be a calamity for them to allow lock-up shops to be built on such a splendid spot. His vote would be against them. Mr Rd. Jones thought one storey would be better than that the land should be in its present state. Mr Kent said that having passed the first plans Mr Wynne had no right to come to them with any fresh plans. Dr Carstairs said he was rather surprised that Mr Wynne should have withdrawn from the position he was in, but still more surprised at the manner in which the subject had been ap- proached. Anything would be better than nothing. He considered that it would be far better to have good shops than wooden sheds and oyster shops. They ought to discuss the matter in a broad and open spirit. He was at a loss to know why the plans were opposed. Mr Ciews said he was sorry to oppose Mr Wynne, but hu thought they bad no right to be asked to sanction the plans. If Mr Wynne was under a misapprehension when submitting the former plans he certainly was under no misappre- hension now. He would be strongly opposed to it unless Mr Wynne had a 2 storey elevation. Mr Henry Parry proposed that Mr Wynne should make a present of the ground to the Cum missioners, for he could well afford it, so that the Commissioners could put something on the ground. Mr J H. Ellis thought that the plans should be passed rather than allow the ground to remain in its present condition. Major Penn thought the Commissioner had no right to interfere with private property. Mr W. Wynne remarked that he was sorry to give the Commissioners so much trouble in con- nection with those buildings. He would not have asked them to pass his plans unless he had strong reasons for doiug so, One authority said that he could not go West, another East, another South, and another up or down. So what could he do? Certain impediments had arisen which he did not foresee, but those things did not affect the Commissioners, at all and it was snffieient for them to know that certain impediments had arisen which prevented him building a 2 storey building with an assembly room at the top. He was ready to do the next best thing he could. Jf an oppor. tunity presented itself in the future he would elevate the building. If they refused his plans then he would have to leave the ground as it was. And he asked what eyesore could a handsome set of shops be to the town. Mr R. D Roberts But you must remember you would be in opposition to others. Mr Wynne replied that if that was the case i they would not be able to build any shops at all in the town, and they would be at a standstill. Mr R. D. Roberts: Quite right, quite right. Mr Keatinge to Mr Wynne You wish us to pass statements of which we have not the slight- est knowledge. Mr Wynne replied that it was only necessary for them to know that impediment had been put in his way, and that it was not necessary to say more as time was getting on. Mr R. D. Roberts said that they could not interfere, and his authorities for saying so were Mr Davies and Mr Ed. Roberts. And he said they could not demand anything to be put on the ground. They were talking and grumbling over a matter in which they had not the slightest right to interfere. Mr Gunner said he sympathised with Mr Wynne, and considered that he had been hum- bugged. He thought that a one storey building would be far preferable to the present state oflhe land. Major Penn moved a resolution to this effect. That the application contained in Mr Wynne's letter of the 25th of Febrnary, be allowed, and that he be requested to submit to the Board plans of the shops, he proposes to build and that power be given to the Road Committee to deal with them. Mr Keatinge seconded. Mr Kent moved an amendment that the Board invite Mr Wynne to submit plans to the Road Committee, and if approved ot that the Clerk be requested to call a special meeting of the Board at any early date to confirm them. J Mr Clews seconded. j On the division 7 voted for Major Penn's resolu- ) ion and 3 against, and this was carried. j West Parade Extension. This matter came up again, on the minutes of the Road and Foreshore Committee, the Chairman raying that the Board had two plans before it, No. 1 and No. 2, but the committee did not recom- mend the adoption of either. Mr Clews said it was a ridiculous thing on the part of the committee to bring the question before the Board in the absence of any recommendation with regard to it. Mr Keatinge said that in connection with No. 1 plan they were asked to spend £600, whereas the committee at first had recommended plan No. I, at an expenditure of £210. At the very next meeting they turned round and adopted No. 1 plan, and now the Board would be asked to spend £6(j() without a recommendation. The Clerk said that the committee had made a recommendation when they instructed the Sur- veyor to draw out plans and prepare an estimate. Mr Keatinge maintained that the Board was not in a position which would justify them in spending neither as regards tho information I before it nor financially. Mr Gunner remarked that No 2 had been first adopted because the Surveyor had then said that 1 the other would cost £1000. But when it was I found out to the contrary it was thought it would be a pity not to carry out the work at the t width of the present promenade. By so doing ( they would extend to the east end of the Gardens, 1 in time for next season, and could see owners of ( property abutting as to subsequent further ex- J tension to Foryd. t Major Penn reminded the Board that when the t question of extending the old Promenade was discussed i; was then hought it would be best to narrow it towards the west end, but the other course was ultimately adopted. He considered it course was ultimately adopted. He considered it would be foolish to do otherwise now, especialty in view of a further extension to Foryd. Mr Wynne said he would move as an amend. ment, that the wall be repaired, and that no ex- tension be carried out at present. There was no immediate necessity for the extension, and if carried out it would be of no material benefit to the town. If they had a proper road made in front of the new houses, and if the Board con- structed a footpath on the seaside of it. these houses would suffer no detriment. The public at iargf did not ask for this extension, and the town could not afford to spend the money on It. They should bear in mind that some £400 or £500 will be required for drainage purposes, and the proposed extension would cost a like amount. Mr Keatings se onded the amendment, whilst Mr Jos. Williams thought that now was the time for doing a permanent job by means of No. 1 scheme; Dr Carstairs also being of the same opinion. Mr Kent complained that the Board was not made aware of all that was going on with regard to this extension business. The matter was in the hands of two or three gentlemen, and if anyone wanted to know anything, the reply was" Don't I say anything outside." The owners of property were prepared to contribute handsomely towards an extension as far as Voryd. Mr Jos. Evans would give £1000, and another gentleman £30U. Tne committee referred to knew this, and the members of the Board were entitled to know it from them. The whole thing was "nursed.' Mr Keatinge said he was not against a proper scheme for extension to Foryd. Air C ews proposed that the plans and the entire question be referred back to eommittee for reconsideration. Mr Parry was in favour of extension and con- sidered it would be throwing money away to repair their present breach only. Mr Clews' amendment having been seconded by Mr Kent, and Mr Wynne having withdrawn his in favour of it,, a vote was taken. Six voted for it (Messrs Ellis, Clews, Wynne, Keatinge, Kent and Parry) and six against (Messrs Lloyd, Williams, Penn, Jones, Gunner, and Carstairs), the chairman giving his casting vote in favour of referring back to committee. l'h proposed Cut Bridge. Mr Lloyd urged the taking into further con- sideration the erection of a bridge over the Cut by Fforddlas, and mentioned the inducements held out by some farmers to have the bridge erected. Favourable Medical Report. At the Sewerage and Sanitary Committee the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Eyton Lloyd; presented his annual report for 1888. The illedical Officer was able to congratulate the t'mn upon 1he satisfactory state of the stfltisjis rehlioN to the publ'fi health and mortality. Elaborate tables were given setting forth the numbers bora and who had died, witll their ats. causes of death, ItC., from which it appears that there were 151 birtlis, and 107 deaths during the ypar. Of the latter 91 were among residents, 13 visitors, and 3 inmates of public in- stitutions. Among Infants, under one year of age, the mortality vvasl'J; a percentage of tho gross dtaths of 17 7H. Twenty-four people of 70 and upwards swelled the list of deaths, with a percentage ot 22 05 So that those who died It tbe two extremes of life contributed nearly 40 Der cent of the deaths during the year. The death rates wtre shewn to be as follows :— Residents—13'90, which is the true death rate of the District. Visitors—1'83. Inmates of public institutions—0 62. These figures are lower than have been recor- ded during the lat 3 years And the true inhabitant rate is lower than it has been since 1876, with the single exception of the year 1881-2. Favorrable as these results are, they were shwn not to be better than those relating to deaths from zymotic diseases, in which the rate is only 0 76 per 1000 of the population, and 4.67 per cent of the grcss deaths. A special" zymotic table" shews these results very clearly and that the lat year has heen the most frec year from deaths from these causes of any during the last 6, and is 1'08 below the average of these years. The new cases of sickness from zymotic causes in the pauver practice of the district were only 3. The report points out the advantage of enumerating the population more frequently than every 10 years, as the resident populations proved only to be 0517 as against 6303, which would have been the estimated number for the lear. A table setting forth the result of meteorological observations during the year gives some interesting results. The greatest range of atmospheric pressure in March being 1'64, the lowest in Jane and August, 80, The greatest range of temperature took place in May with ,10°. the extremes being 78° and 38°. The lowest in July and November, with 27°, being 70° and 43°, aud 60° aud 33°. Rain fell in measurable quantity on 156 days, the greatest fall being in July, when rain fell on 20 days to the total of J'(;6 ine-hes; the smallest fall in September with 6 days and "51 of an inch. Total fall for the year, 21"22 inches. An account is given of the number of times middens were emptied, the loads of manure sold (934), and a variety of other information, and concludes by urging the necessity for more efficient ventilation of the main sewers of the town. The Committee was pleased to find that the health of the town most satisfactory, the death rate lower than it had been for ten years and the'deaths from zymotic diseases lower than they had been for six years. They directed that the report should be printed. Mr Wynne suggested that paragraphs should be sent to inland papers on the state of the weather at Rhyl, which was most favourable as compared to the weather in other and supposed more salubrious localities. Mr Hammond's Engagements. It having been found by two committees that the assistant inspector was concerned in the brick-making operations at Tynewydd, both declared that such en- gagements were incompatible with the terms of his engagement with the Board, and which required hira to devote his whole t.ine. A letter was since received from the official, saying that he was taking steps to dispose of his interest in tin- WO!]; Mr Keatinge the explanation received be accepted, aud that Mr Hammond should be allowed to continue his services ou condition that his connec- tion with the brickfielcl should cease within one month. This was carried, and some remarks were made to the effect that between the Inspector (Mr R Hughes) and the Assistant there was some friction, and that it would be desirable to confine Mr Hughes to the Sarveyorship and make Mr Hammond the Inspector, as he was first appointed. The Recent Fire. A bill of :£8 12s 6J presented by Capt. Vaughan, for services rendered by the Fire Brigade at 26 High Street was passed for presentation to the insurance Companies. Mr iidlis asked if the fire brigade was not much out ot order on the occasion, owing partly to u hydrant beina out of order, whereby the water was pumped into the street. The Surveyor said that the hydrant's condition was the result of an accident. Mr Wynne There was at anyrate a dangerous" delay if the fir had been a strong one. Mr Clews "sked if the captain did not take a light with him upstaTS to see where the fire was. (Laughter). An Unrcmmierr'ive Market. The Market Comtl1Îttee had been considering the question of reducing the rents of the stalls, and recom- mended that the question be deferred, and that tenders to let the mArket for three years be advertised for. Mr K. D Roberts in moving coufirmation, said that their net, profit from the market was only ij50 per annum, after all expenses had been deducted. Mr Jones seconded, sayiug that a privlite gentleman or a company would put life into the place. 1\11" Jus. Williams, on the other hand, thought" it would be best to lower the rents and keep the Market'in their own hands. Mr Kent said that the market was a losing job to the people at Llandudno, and there they wanted the Com- missioners to take it over. He looked upon our market as a dead loss, having regard to the capital spent on it, and remarked that it would be hetter to close its doors, for then the shops in town would be taken, and some revenue m utes thereby gained. However he would support advertising for tenders. It was ultimately resolved to advertise for tenders, and if the tenders are not satisfactory, then to consider the reduction of rents. The Summer Band. The Committee recommended advertising for a band and a troupe of minstrels for next summer, neither to receive any subsidy. Mr R. 1). Roberts sll-id that personally he 3VR in favuur of granting a subsidy of ,t:50 or £100, and es- pecially if they should haye the pier in their hands. Mr Kent was glad to see Mr Roberts coming to see as h" did with regard to a subsidy. They had haa a good band last year, and Mr Gilding should be appreciated and asked to come here again, and given a subsidy. Mr Wynne agreed that Mr Gilding should receive some recognition tor his admirable services last yeir. To r ,1 f rwmer.r'mPt r, that Sir Gilcli: ) ,?!: JU 'i u rn. he would supply a band coDlft.R w" more men :h*n he iiad lau ear, aDd t,t at che wet- it ot the town 1 r the <' 'iitl.Y .uimoasiy grj;i;ied ■ ,'r:nt sufige-ii n: that, uiethiug in the form of h ■ -sh.»e tabtr jnk, etc., should be prr ided. i Mr li •Wrt" O!' t ,r hand said that the accrumnoda- 1 ■ ;H < • t>er cent better than it was at Mold. the Beard would not be asked to j the councillors wi ll refreshments. ir R. Jones t bought that they owed a debt nf prati- ■lde to Mr Councillor William WilJilllTlS for his efforts o get the council to Rhjl. The Chairman remarked that he wus the first to nention the matter. Mr Roberts And then he stole it from you. It being then after seven o'clock an adjournment for lalf an hour was agreed upon. On there-assembling of the Board there were about iaIf a dozen members present. Da Conservancy Reports of negotiations which had been carried on villi the view ot having a clause exempting lihyl from he operatiOI, of the above were read. It was also lptermined to petition in the matter, and to l'ntrust the iresentation of the document to Lord Mostyn. 'Ihe Voryd Mudlawi. A reply was recgived by the General Purposes Com- nsttee from the office of Woods and Forests to 11 Jetter eceived from the Clerk, and in it thc Nice of the Jand B^iel tc the Railway Company was aid to be £1050. "he Committee replied asking thn Commissioners of Voods to keep I be offcr "pen until K ovemhcr 1st, and tbe 'lerk was directed to ask Messrs Jos. Evans, O. George S. Greenhalgh, and Clias. Whitaker if they would onlribule towards carrying 0111. tre cheme, and also to onsult the Trustees of the Rhuddlau Marsh embank aent and the ltaihv.iy Company. A reply had sioee received from the Office of Woods saying that if he board was not pro p;;rcrl to deal n'nv that j hey had letter cons;der tbe matter withdrawn and cancelled, and o mab) a renewed application wben in 11. position to do o. The Clerk wro:e agrtia asking that, the first offer of he land should be made to the Commis-ioners. Mr Kent moved th it the Clerk should write to the jommis-tioners of Woods, thanking them for the in- ormation they had given and saying that the Board vas not prepared to proceed any further with the scheme, tin; !-p'a1cr a1so complained of all the time and money iselessly spent over this matter, and that before they lad even discussed and decided upon the desirability of jroeeediui! with the. take scherce, and to the delay of trgent improvements. Mr Keatinge agreed, and added that it would have seen far more profitable if they had put their heads together to devise some means of beautifying the front )f the town between the Children's Hospital and Plastirion Terrace. Mr Parry remarked that the last price they had heard 3f was equal to £ 40;i an acre, aud he never heard of such a price paid outside the city of London. At this stage 1he discussion became warm, nnd as two or three were talking together Mr Robeits said he never saw such a disorderly meetirg. and picked up his hat to go out. A. remark from Mr Kent brought him back, however, and for Rome time there was a sharp passare of armsbetween the two members. In the confu-ion we believe that the recommendation of the committee was passed. Proposed New Cemetery. A subcommittee having been appointed to make inquiries as to a suitable site for the above, Mr Keatinge complained tLat they did not proceed with greater promptness He had very little faith in such prirate inquities, lr Hc. Jones s\1gest.ed adver- tising, and so did Mr Ilenry Parry. The latter said he did not like to mention the price asked the other day for a field, it was something like the mudland. But it should lie n membe'ed that they had compulsory power to buy. Ir Kent advocated porcbasing direct from the owner, and thus save agents' fees and prevent jobbery. Ultimately it was decided to leave the question in the hands of the committee for another month. The Kuimcl Street Culvert. It wa determined to seud Mr Preton a plan of so much of the above as will effect the railway company, and to invite a conference. The Turchase of the Picr. The Clerk had bueu directed to make inquities as to terms 011 which t1w above would be sold, aud for par- tieiiliirs Mid profits for tho past ten 3ears. It was said 1:ldt information was not etlily accessible, but that the liquidators were anxious to sell and that conditions of sale wero being drawn ont. Mr Kent said tbat the vendors had a purchaser other thau the Hhyi Commissioners. Next Election. Arrangemeti's for the annual election were made, Mr Wynne being uppoiuted Returning Officer. He-appo -'ntments. Dr. Kyfon Lloyd wis re appointed as Medical Officer of Health, and Mr Hobt. Hughes as Inspector.

ASSAULT-AT-ARMS. On Tuesday evetiin^ the members of the Hhyl Cycling Club Gymnasium availed themselves of "n oppoitunity of displayug agi'ity to a no small uudior;ce at the Pulaco in the Summer Gaidenp, where various gymnastic exercises were gone through by members, and a-sault-ut-arms by Det.bigtishiro Hus.-ara and the Rhyl Rifl^ Volunteers. The officers of the club are Measrs. J. Y. Strachlr, captain, C. Connah, sub-captain, J. ileBaio, instructor, W. W. Argent, hon. treasurer and secretary. Tho exhibition was in the main under the control of the vtra tile lnt-tructor. Mr J. D. Ashor'e fiirj-itour band having played an overture, member. of the club ent through a dumb bell exercise, and the whole the move- r.ent* wore carried through with c n.-ideruble precision. ThoiH takiog part were:—Messrs. J. Kobeitf, J. Rowlands, O. Robert*, J. Williams, W. Maiiags, H. Maliogs, W. W. Argent, H. Hughe*, f>nd J. Evanu. was followed by a single-stick, contest, of no particular merit, the combatants being Me-srs. J. Williams, W. W. Argent, W. M add and McBiVD. Boxing contest;? which toilowed were very diverting, there was some good matiiing, those taking part being i\le;eife. MoBaic, W. Mudd, O. Roberts, W. Maiitig- anl h. Hughes. Tno item in the first part of the programme was the sword oxerciee by two squads, six in each, ot tho Denbighshire Hussars. Sergeant Major Edwards put bus men through tha various* exercises a1:d wh'ch were executed with marked bbllty, the H .tsars beiug loudly chepred as they loft tho platform. Various movements 00 the paiallel bars followed, by members of tho Gymnasium, aud then came the chief item m the second part, in the form ol various displays on the trapeze by MrsarH McBiin and Argent, cleverly executed, and being concluded with a Hviag leap of 50 feet by the latter, who was caught by Mr McBaia, he at the time cliogmg to th- trapeze by his legs. So delighted was the audience thit they would not be Kathfied urdass the feat was sepeated. This was done, with as much eucco-s as on the forme: occasion. Bayonet ExHnuso by some fight members of th iihyl liifbj Volunteers wae an item vc ry ably sustained, under the c Jm- mand of Sergt. Knightly. After contests with foils, in which Mtssrs J. Row;at»ds, O. Connah, McBain, and Sergt. Knightly took part — that ot tho latter two beu.g very icteiebtiog—the Gym. nasts performed on tho horizontal bar, and proved that much proficiency has been attain d, the grotesque aut,08 of Ptofct-Mur McBaia precluding anything iu the shape of mouotony In the proceeding! After an exerc.se with Indian Clubs, the Instructor played the role of Wilham Tell, but with the sword rather than a bow and arrow, by cleaving in two an appl., placed Cll the sub-captain's Jlcek, WIlD a sharp stroke of the sword. The concluding piece was a tu of war between Volunteers and Gymnasts tho latter winning by two to oee. The exhibi- tion throughout was a very meritorious one, and it is hoped that tee members of the Gym- nasium will be so encouraged by the public's appreciation of it as to give anoth r timilarly pleasing entertainmeot at no distant date.

FLINT. CONSEEVATIVK CLUB.—The annual dinner of the Fliut Borough Conservative Club was giveu on Tuesday in the Town Hall, under the preidemy of Cllpt. Thos, Bate, .T. P., Kelsterton, the vice-chair being occupied by Couucillor Robert Williams and Mr Thomas Campbell. There were also present the Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas, rector of Flint, Mr P. P. Pennant, Mr W. H. Meredyt-h, Mr Charles Davison, J.P., Lieutenant lluilbutt, Mr T. W. Hughes (secretary;, Mr ,1. M. Evans (treasurer), &c. Responding to the toast of The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all Denomina- tions," the Rector of Flint said he hoped the day would never come when loyal toasts were omitted from their festive gatherings. In France they struck out the religious toasts, and soon afterwards the monarchy disappeared. In the Council- Chamber in Dublin the toast of the Queen had been omitted, and they might depend upon it that those gentlemen in the House of Commons who were now making themselves candidates for the administration of Home-rule in Ireland would act similarly. Archbishop Walsh and all the Catholic priests would soon find that the toast of their healths would not remain long on the list. Speaking of the new bishap of St. Asaph, who was his school-fellow, he said he believed that he would not be a bishop of a party, but a true father in God to all (Applause). Mr Mere- dith gave The Conservative Club and the Con- servative cause generally." He contended that the Irish controversy simply meant the solution of the question whether the British empire should be one law abiding, industrious nation or be split up into distracting factions, and so take the first step down to future and rapid disintegration. Mr T. W. Hughes responded, and other toasts followed.

THROAT IRRITATION AND COUGH.—Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing coagh and affecting the voice. For these symptoms Epps's lHJcerine Jujubes. In contact wall the glands at the moment they are exciletl by the act of sucking, tbe Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing, Sold 01 ly in boxes HcJ., tins is. labelled JAMES i £ pps &■ Co., Homoeopathic Chemists', London." Dr. George Moore,in his work ou "Noe and Throat Diseases," says: "1'he ülycerine Jujube prepared by James Epps and Co., are of undoubted service as a curative or palliative agent," while Dr Gordon llolmts, Senior Physician to the Municipal Throat and S&ax: Infirmary, writes: "'After an extended trial, I have found yo*r (Glycerine Jujubes of considerable benefit in almost all forms of throat disease."

THE POLITICAL SITUATION. ADDRESS BY 3IR. W. H. MEKEDYTH. j On Wednesday evening there was a well- ( attended assembly of Conservatives, and lady members ot the Primrose League, present at the i Club-house Lecture Room, Market Street, as- sembled to listeu to an address by Mr W. H. C Meredytb. Mr LI. Lloyd, J.P., who occupied the chair, refeired iu the first place to the recent address delivered by Mr W. H.Meredythat the Town, Hail, to the cordial inception then given him, and to the good impression made by his address, which doubtless increased the number of vo'es given afterwards to the Conservative Candidates j for the county council. (Cheers). Adverting to that election the Chairman said that he was glad to find that it had Dot discouraged the Conserva, tives, and there was no reason for any discourage ment, the election having simply resulted in the [ return of minority representative members and/ proved that the Conservatives were in the actual j majority. (Applause). An address 011 the poli- tical situation would be an opportune one, just when the Radicals were jubilant over the Piggot business. But he wished to remind them there was no cause for exultation, as Piggot had never been a Conservative, the Times was not a Conservative organ, and Conseratives were not identified with either. (Cheers). The Chairman then announced that a resolution would be put before the meeting, by Dr. Girdlestone, who said that he had been asked merely to move a resolution and not to make a speech. He was always pleased to stand on the platform to support the Con- servative cause, and especially so at Hbyl. (Hear bear). He was glad to see the meeting so well-attended, and felt sure that those who were absent would miss an opportunity ot hearing in a concise form of the movements going on in the political world. There was so much political capital made out of various matters that it behoved Conservatives to speak out, and consequently it was with much pleasure be proposed that the meeting desired to place on record their cordial approval of the Irish general policy of the Con- servative and Unionist Government and that, copies of the resolution be sent to Lord Salisbury and Mr A. J. Balfour. (Cheers). Despite all the vituperation of the Radicals, those two men stood out well. having truth and justice on their side, whilst their traducers had to rely upon mis-state. ments and falsehoods. (Applause). Mr F. J. Gamlin seconded the motion, saying that it would be presumption on his part to take np the time with a speech. He considered that when a man or any band of men performed their duties honestly, in the face of much difficulty, it must be of great encouragement to them to know that their elTorts were appreciated. Mr Balfour was attacked on the right and on the left. And why ? Because he endeavoured to do his duty and because he did it so well that was why he attacked. (Cheers). The difference between Mr Iklfotir and Air O'Brien, respecting whom the Radicals had passed so many resolutions, was immeasurable. Whilst the former was engaged in performing constitutional duties, honestly an 1 straightforward, the latter was simply a paid agitator, engaged in setting class against class He even went so far as Canada to stir up strife, but the Canadians would not have him, and he had to quit the country. (Cheers) He was a In an who when he came back broke the laws of his country. was cast into prison, and is now made a martyr of by the Radicals, although why any consideration should be extended to him any more than to some other transgressor was totally inexplicable. (Cheers!. Mr Meredytb, who was cordially received, said it was a great pleasure to him to revisit lihyl, and to find Mr Lloyd and the Conservative ptirtv neither disgraced nor discouraged after so gallant- ly fighting the late contest. (Cheers). The result achieved at Rhyl, as well as in a great many other places in Wales, was a triumph to the caucus, which had been created by the action of the central authority of the Liberal Federation at Newtown. (Hear, heaj.) That caucus was in the habit of issuing a certain number of resolu- tions, and having sent them out into the various districts the inhabitants there would receive them like sheep and do exactly what they were told to do. (Laughter). Such a result might be caused by perfect organization and masterly leadership. At anyrate it deprived the people of their legitimate voice in the management of affairs, and did away with the true essence of the principle of a repre- sentative government. (Cheers). As true Liberals the Conservatives believed that the proper policy was to give true power to the people, and they could not but look with contempt on the political machinery which governed the Radical cause. Proceeding to deal with Imperial questions the speaker said that, despite all the obstruction in Parliament, the majority bad done much good and useful work. He hoped they would soon, among other things, attack the tithe question, for the Conservatives—unlike the Radical party— wished to see grievances removed and people living in concord together. (Hear, hear) Speaking of the obstruction of Radicals to the pro. gress of work in Parliament, the speaker said that during the 160 days the House of Commons sat last year there was not less than JO motions for the adjournment of the house, one of them, by Mr Labouchere, being moved on the ground that public busiuess was not progressing as satisfactory as it should do. (Laughter). A curious incident which bad touched them in North Wales was the recent affair at Hawarden, wbeie facts were disclosed which were much worse than those in Ireland, although the conduct of the Irish landlords had been characterized by Mr Gladstone as being unjustifiable and oppressive. He complained that people were going into his private affairs when investigating the Hawarden business. In that he might be right or wrong but he had not hesitated to enter into the private affairs of the Irish Landlords. (Cheers). Mr W. H. Gladstone had said that amongst 500 tenants a sum per annum was spent on the estate. But one of the oppressing land. lords of Ireland had been spending £5000 per annum for 3C years whilst Lord Lansdowne had spent £:20.0()U on roads and cottages alone. (Cheers!. Mr Gladstone said that the evicted tenants might continue in the farms until May; but in Ireland, if a man gave up possession peace- ably he was retained as a caretaker as long as he chose to remain until he could find another home. (Cheers). At Hawarden every penny 01 arrears was claimed, whilst in Ireland, half the arrears was offered to be returned. At Hawarden £2 to £3 per acre was paid for the land, and the reason advanced for not reducing the rent was that the tenants had been sinking from year to year, and why should they be encouraged to go that way. (Laughter). IIOl d Lansdowne charged l(js, per acre only, whilst even in the Golden Valley the best land could be had for 305, about half the price paid by the poor Gladstone tenants. (Hear, hear). Proceeding to deal with Irish affairs, the speaker said that if Mr Parnoll, who was now bringing an action against the Times, had done so when the Govern- ment wanted it and offered him the services of the Attorney General, the country would be saved the thousands of pounds that are being spent in connection .vith the Parnell Commission, and he reminded the audience that the Piggot letters only a part of the complaint. He wauted explanations as to the murder of Mr Blaiu, Lord Mountmorris, and other victims of the 1 eague. having recounted some of these attrocities, he said that every Englishman and Welshman ought to thank Mr Balfour for taking steps to put down this terrible League. If those murden were the work of an organization, that organization was an accursed one, and such a one as should not exist in any civilized country. (Cheers.) The Government was doing all it could to put down crime, and was eminently successful, despite the votes of censure passed by Radicals. In June, 18S7, 220 agrarian crimes were reported but which had been reduced to 139 in Dec. 188 The cases of boycotting were 88(5 in 1881, but only 50 in 1888'; partial boycotting -103o in 1886, but: only 65(5 in 1888. It the policy of the Governiqent had produced their results, it must be a wise and fair policy. (Cheers). It was said that Irishmen wanted to create a Parliament in Dublin but there was only a section who wanted that. The Noncomforming minis- ters of Ireland, sca out of a total of urn, had signed an address to Lords Salisbury and Harting- ton, in which they protested against it, saying thati t would be a terrible day for Ireland if a Parliament were established in Dublin." (Cheers.) These ministers resided In all parts of the island, and their numbers were made up of Wesleyans, Baptists, Congregationalists, &c. The discontented simply made dupes of the Radicals, and once their point is gained they would throw the Radicals overboard and cast Gladstone aside as a piece of I orange peel. The speaker then went on to shew that Mr Balfour not only repressed crimo in I li eland, bui had brought forward measures for improving the condition of the people. Before concluding he asked tllOe present to remember all the sufferings caused by the Land League, and to stand by the decision arrived at by the country at the last general election, and so enable a true message of peace, liberty and happiness to be sent to Ireland. (Applause.) The resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. O.n the motion of Mr W. Evans. seconded by Mr M. D. Roberts, it was decided to send a resolution of condolence to the widow of Inspector Martin, who had been cruelly murdered when in the execution of his duty. A couple of patriotic songs were then given, 011(\ by Miss Girdlestone and the other by Mr \V. Evans, and the roceedings concluded after votes of' thanks to Mr Mercuytb, for bis excellent address, and to Mr Lloyd for presiding, had been carried.

RHYL DISTRICT. ME W. W. Parry got up the defence of a farmer named John Jones, Llannefydd, who was charged at Ruthin Assizes with slandering a butcher. Damages of £ 100 were claimed, but the judge thought that L3 5s would be ample, and awarded that sum. CADBURY'S COCOA Sustains "against Fatigae- Increases Muscular Strength—Gives Physical En durancc and Staying Power, It is absolutely pure. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.—A burglary, or even an attempted one, is a rare occurrence at HbyI. But on Sunday evening an attempt was made, which however we are glad to say proved un- successful, to enter the premises of Mr E. P. Jones, in Water Street. Sjme little time after 11 o'clock members of the family, having gone to bed, heard the crash of glass, and immediately afterwards the tramp of feet at the back of the house. Infor- mation as soon as possible was given to Inspector McLaren, who came at once to the place. Upon making an examination it was found that a skye. light in the root of a warehouse, which is adjoining the main premises at the back, bad been broken. Further investigation disclosed the fact' that the roof of the building must have been scaled, and a glazier's diamond and other instru- ments used to cut the glass. In trying to get across to the catch under the skylight, which is cl abmt a yard in length, it is evident the glass was broken, and it fell inside causing the crash. Naturally thinking that the noise would apprise someone of their presence the would-be burglars immediately decamped, and since then nothing has been heard of them. OCTOBER BREWED ALES.—.T.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 IS 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. Fall Price Lis's of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Bot-led Ales, and Stout, &c &c., on application to J. H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 12, Water Street, Rhyl. RAILWAY OPHBATIONS. During this week some scores of men have been engaged in relaying the rails on the up line between the railway sta- tion and the Foryd bridge Between sixty and eighty were observed at work cn Saturday, in front of the station, and it is said that their num- ber had increased to some hundreds on Sunday. The men worked systematically and close together, and their appearance has been compared to a swarm of bees working in a hive. OADBURY'S COCvA is absolutely pura and nntampered: with. It has stood the keenest analytical tests, and consists solely of the concentrated essence anl of the Cocoa bean, the flavour being developed and the aroma improved by a special process of roasting. LIBERAL CLUB.-On St. David's Day the mem- bers of the above club, to the number of about 80, partook of a meat tea together. Mr William Williams, builder, occapied the chair, and Mr J. Morris, smith, the vice. The provisions were supplied by Mr E. P. Jones and the arrangements carried out under the superintendence of Mrs Abel Jones, Mrs lid. Toiies, West Parade, Mrs J. Morris, Kinmel Street; Miss Evans, Penrbyn House Miss Vaughan Jones, Mrs Lilley, &c. A lengthy toast list was gone through after the repast had been partaken of. 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 ladys or gentleman's umbrella. Cheaper materials from 2/6. Umbrellas are re-covered and repaired eqwxl to new, by Hatwood, High Street and Queen Street. ENGLISH SOCIAL REFORMERS.—A large and representative company assembled at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening to hear the fourth of a series of Oxford University Extension Lectures. The subject was Thomas Carlyle, whose life and writings were described in a most interesting and instructive style by the Rev. W. Hudson Shaw, M.A. Having pointed out the many excellent traits in Carlylo's writings, he urged that they wel e of times marred by exaggeration and abuse. With him a maid servant was always a slut and a man-servant a flunkey. Touching upon Carlyle's lectures en Heroes he pointed out that the Chelsea sage did not in his Heroes necessarily require high moral qualities. He merely looked for intellect, which he worshipped. In his political views Carlyle was a sort of Ishmaelite. He pleaded for the democracy, but believed in government by aristocracy. He was indeed very L, partial to the latter, though he uttered various warnings respectingitheir apparent indifference to the misery around them. Notwithstanding all the pessimism of the present day, the lecturer urged that things were far worse in the early days of Carlyle, and it was the terrible sufferings of the people which made him put aside his work on Cromwell for Past and present." The influence of that work was wide-spread and the lecturer placed Carlyle among one of the four men who averted a resolu- tion in England. Carlyle's contempt of mamouism, the mere race for riches, was referred to, as also his hopes for the future that a time would come when the eagerness to get rich would give plice to nobler ambitions. In conclusion Carlyle's character was ably and eloquently pourtrayed. EFFECT OF THE sEVERE WEATIIER.-Hard water and cold winds almost rained my complexion, but thanks to Lawrence's Glycerine Cream my face and hands have recovered their former softness. THE SUMMER GARDENS.—The enterprising Lessee is now making extensive arrangements with the view of catering for the seekers of pleasure and recreation during the summer season. Engagements have already been entered into with a dozen entertainers, nnd a commencement will be made as early as the month of May. The moveable :festivals are later this year than they have occurred, except in 188(5, since 1878, when Whitsunday fell, as it does this year, on June Uth. So we hope that efforts will be made to get visitors to the town this year earlier than Z, at Whitsuntide. CADIIURY'S COCOA is e.,tsy to digest, [delicious ia flavour, and fall of health-imparting properties. It is absolutely pure Cocoa, untampered with. THE Ordination Charge delivered to Mr C. E. Morgan, of Bangor College, on his settlement as minister of the Congregational Church, Gore, by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke," has been published by request. The Charges is based on Christ's command to Simon Peter "follow thou me," words which give the keynote to all that is here said. In one place Mr Hooke s:iys I know Young Wales, and it is far different from the Wales of even twenty years ago. There are, unless I am greatly mistaken, great theological upheavals at hand. I almost think there is a right of scepticism and doubt beginning. You, my brother, and others now present, will have to meet it. The fundamental truths of Christianity will ever remain the same; they are eternal as God but there will be newer and better ways in which those truths can be stated." NoaTH WALES SMITR Bicycle.— Mr Conmh, of the Cycle Stores, Bodfor Street, has brought from the Stanly Show with him one of the prettiest Safety Bicycles that ha,, ever cojiic ilit) W.ilcM. it tias beeu specially designed by aim "elf for use in our hilly districts and is made for hall by Messrs. Humber & Co. He has cailfd it by the above name aud expects a large sale for it as th. price JM 10s. briugs it within the reatili of everybody. it is beautifully eininclled and pla'ed, lias ball ucaring, everywhere cxeept, the pedals and has adjustable handles, saddle and pedtls WE sec in the Lists of,fLiroi-ti' Awirds at the Melbourne Exhibition, that Spit.ITT'S PATENT LIMITED, London, have received the First Order of Merit for Dog Biscuits. WE are asked to draw attention to the fact that Mr Sell will deliver a lecture at the })lJYS' Schoolroom In Street, on Pi-idav evelliti,, next at 7.3U. His subject will be Mohammed and Mohammedism.—All are cordially invited to attend. As A SATISFYING, comforting, invigorating beverage it is impossible to find anything to eqaal Cadbury's absolutely pare Cocoa. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—We are pleased to find that Miss M. Ditchtidd, of the Girls' National School, Clwyd Street, has been successful in the Certificate Examination held last Christmas, and she has been appointed Head Mistress of the above school, in the room of Miss Rimmer, who had resigned. GLANMOKFA SC.HOOL.iltil iCL.-Arthur Elderton, a pupil of this School, has passed the entrance Examination into Rugby School. THE RHYL CYCLING CLUB GY-.UNAsiuii.-Fee for this Quarter ::s. fid. Another entcrtainmsnt at .Easter,— W W. Argent, Hon. Sec. 6 West Parade. THE BISHOP DESIGNATE OF ST. ASAPH. On Saturday the formal election of the Rev. A. G. Edwards, vicar of Carmarthen, to the bishopric of Saint Asaph, took place. Dean James, the present Principal of Cheltenham College, who still retains the office of dean, conducted the cere- mony, and other members of the Chapter, in whom the election is formally vested, taking part in tbe service were Archdeacons Smart and Thomas, Canons Hugh Jones, Richardson (Cor- wen), T. B. LI. Browne (Bodfari), W. Moiton, D. Lewis (Trefnant), and Lee (Hanmer), and the Vicars, Choral Revs T. Ll. Williams, f. Lloyd, and E. J. Evans. After morning prayer and the reading of tho lesson by the Dean, the clergy and officials proceeded to the Chapter House, where the Dean read the Queen's mandate, and the formal ele, tion of the Bishop took place in the usual way. The procession having reformed, proceeded through the Cathedral to the stalls, when the Dean declared the, election by that Chapter of the Uev. A. G. Edwards, M.A., to the See of St. Asaph. The service then included the rendering of the anthem Blessed are the peop'e and other selections, Mr F. C. Watkins giving the solo, and Mr LI. Lloyd presiding r,t the organ. Intelligence has reached St. Asaph that the Rev. Alfred George Edwayds. M.A., Vicar of Carmar- then and Bishop-Designate of St. Asaph, con- tracted a severe chill on the occasion of the con- secration at York of Dr Jayne, Bishop of Chester, his brother-in-law, and that the new Bishop of St. Asaph is now suffering from sharp attack of bronchitis. 1 CLWYD-ST. LITEBABY MEETING. Contribu- tions on the various subjects have been received bearing the following names:—1, Cymro, Joanna. 2, Chvydian, Betbania, William Owen Puw. 4, loan. 5, Edmund Prys. 6, Clwydrudd, Martha' Rhinwedd, Ioar., Morgan Rhys. 7, Warreu.road, Clwyd street. 8, Warren-road, Clwyd street. 9, Warren-road, Clwyd-street. 10, Myfanwy, Iorwerth, Ymgeisiwr, Un yn Ceisio, Un Ieuanc. 11, Cymro, Un yn Ceisio, Caradog. ll\ Warren- road, Clwyd-street. 13, Cenedlgarol, Verbatim, 1l Mlwydd Oed, Bacligen 0 Weithiwr. 4, Abra- ham, Cymraes. lo, Uno Rhyl, Ymgeisiwr. 16, J. O. Joues, Edward Jones, Emma Evanr, Elizabeth Williams, M. Parry Jones. 17, Areithiwr am y tro cyntaf, Gwyliwr. 18, Brython, Brysiog. 19, G. C. M. 20, twenty-two competitors on the Recitations. Eight choirs are expected to com- pete in the choral competitions, and the meeting takes place on Tuesday next. THREE Scholarships (in connection with the Oxford University Extension Lectures) of the value of £ 10, and twelve Scholarships of the value of £;), are offered to enable University! Extension Students, who would not otherwise be able to afford it, to attend the summer meeting next August in Oxford. The Scholarships will be awarded on or about July 1, 1869, for English Essays on subjects drawn from English Litera- ture, English History, Natural Science, and Po- litical Economy, including Industrial History. All those who have attended Mr Shaw's course of lectures will be eligible to compete. Information as to the subjects for the essays, &c, may be obtained from the Local Secretary, Glanmorfa, Rhyl. IF a reference to a candidate at the recent County Council Election as a Liberal and an advocate of Disestablishment," in a correspondent's letter, was meant to apply to Mr Perks, we are glad to be able to assure that correspondent that our worthy townsman does not favour Dises- tablishment. MR Alf, Sandoehas picked out a good company to perform The Unknown" at Hhyl. and the members are now reheat sing under the superin- tendence of Mr Sandoe. VISITORS.-At the Hydropathic: A. Knowles, Esq., Mrs Knowles, Newton-le-Willows J.Kenyrn, Esq., Manches er James Wilkinson, Esq., Wal- sall C. J. Hathaway, Esq do Rev. W. Morgan, Corwen Rev. W. E Scott Hall, Mrs. Scott Hall. At 55 West Parade Misses Hooke, Cheltenham. MR. Goronwy M. Evans, Holywell and Rhyl, has been elected a member of the Chester and North Wales Incorporated Loan Society. A LECTURE, whieh cannot fail to be an interes- ting one, is announced in another column, to take place at the English Baptist Chapel. In addition to the lecture, songs in various languages by natives of the Congo will be given. MR D. R. Evans, brother to Mr G. T. Evans, North & South Wales Bank, has been elected judge and justice of the peace in Butte County, Dakota. PRESENTATION TO MB. DAVIES, FBEELANDS.— On Thursday evening Mr Davies occupied the y n chair at a miscellaneous meeting held in the Queen Street Congregational Chapel, when the attendance was good and a lengthy programme gone through. An interesting ceremony took place in the course of the evening, being the presentation of a hand- soinely bound Bible to Mr Davies by his Sunday School Class of young men, some 14 in number, as a mark of their high appreciation of his ser- vices not only to them, but to yoang men in general, in whom Mr Davies is well-known to take a deep interest. The Bible was accompanied by an illuminated address, and the presentation was made by Mr Allen Evans, Mr Commissioner Richard Jones and others also speaking highly of Mr Davies's service in behalf of young men at the chapel. Mr Davies suitably acknowledged the gifts. The following is a copy of the address :— Mr Davies, Freelands, Rhyl. Anwyl Frawd,— Cyflwynir i chwi yr anerchiad hwu oddiwrth wyr ieuaingc Eglwys Annibynol Queen Street, Rhyl, yn arwvdd o'u hedmygedd o honoch, a'u diolch- garweh i chwi am y dyddordeb a gymerweh yn- ddynt. Fel athraw yn yr Ysgol Sabbothol y mae e ch gwasanaeth yn anmhrisiadwy ac y mae y gofal a gymerweh 0 bob dyn ieuangc a ddaw i'r eglwys yn brawf amlwg eich bod yn ymhyfrydu yn eu llwyddiant tymhorol ac ysprydol. Hyderwn y bydd i chwi gael oes faith i barhau yn y mvaith da hwn yn ngwiullan yr Arglwydd, ac^n y diwedd dderbyn gwobr y 'gwas da a ffyddlawn.' Ydym, dros y gwyr ieuaingc, yr eiddoch yn gywir, ALLEN EVANS, HENRY JONES, HUGH HUGHES. Rhyl, Chwefror 23, 1889." A NEW set of chant books has been presented to St. Thomas's Choir by W. J. Story, Esq, a member of the choir. SALES.—J. E. Roberts & Co. conducted a Furniture Sale at 5 Bodfor Street, Rhyl, on Thursday, which was very largely attended and high prices were realized for the numerous lots which were sold.

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SIMON THE SERF; OR, THE ARCHERS OF ARDEN CHAPTER XXXIII. .:T WESTMINSTER HALL. We must ask our readers to take a skip with us, ever a period of some weeks, across the Bay of Biscay and up the English Channel, till they find themselves in the good City of London, in the month of October, 13JG, when all the world was out of doors, ready to welcome the Black Prince, with his illustrious captives, the king and princes of France, taken at Poictiers. The day was one of those rare autumn days in England, before the fogs come down. The streets of London were gay with arches of evergreens, every window hung with tapestry and flags, while the people lined the sides of the roadways, and covered the tops of the houses or hung from the casements. The Lord Mayor, with a thousand citizen! in the uniforms of the different trades-guilds, had gone across old London Bridge, to the borough of So uth war k, to meet the prince, while King Edward sat in state at Westminster Hall, to wait for the approach of his son. I the cheers thundered out, all along the line of the procession, as the glittering armour of the knights came in sight; and Sir John Chandos, with his banner behind him, rode into the city at the head of the long column, beside the Earl of Warwick, the veteran Grand Marshal of England. The stately and imposing front presented by the men-at-arms called forth many a plaudit; but all were drowned in the tempest of cheers that burst from the citizens as the English Archers, in rank on rank of sturdy figures, with their slack bows in their hands, came marching into the city. At the head of them all walked a short man, with shoulders of such breadth that his appear- ance wa.s conspicuous. This man bore, over his right shoulder, a staff, with a chain and a spiked ball at the end thereof; and his jolly face was wreathed in smiles. He was clad in green, under his armour, and the men who followed, in the first body, were similarly dressed, and bore at their head a banner of green, on which a white deer was depicted, standing at gaze." Beside this banner walked Roger Hannekin, bearing a small black pennon, cut in the swallow- tailed shape peculiar to knights, with a golden ship thereon, and the motto Honneur sur jVler." The archers at the head of this procession, seemed to be well known to the populace for the cheers that greeted them were mingled with criea of Arden Arden The Archers of Arden Hey for Tom the Tinker and the jolly outlaws They semed to be favourites of the people, and the swing with which they marched showed that they enjoyed the situation well. Hut the noise which greeted the archers was as nothing to that which burst forth, as the close of the procession came in sight, and a great white charger pranced proudly into view, carrying on its back a stately figure, in royal robes, with a. coronet on the head. Beside it trotted demurely a little black hack- nfy> 011 which rode the young prince himself, plainly clad in black velvet, but with the three ostrich feathers in his cap which marked the heir to the throne of England. One would have thought, then, that the staid and sober English citizens were going mad, from 1 9 the way in which they ran along, yelling at the top of their voices, shouting themselves hoarse, and waving their arms frantically as they Watched the entry of the Black Prince, with his illustrious captive into the capital of England. Edward rode quietly along, smiling slightly, but never answering the shoots of the people, while he conversed with the Xing of France, as if nothing out of the way was happening. On throsgh the streets of Southwark swept the grand procession, such as London had never seen before over the old bridge, with its shops, and through the streets of Westminster, lined with quaint old houses. 'J;1e. towers of the abbey church came in sigblt, with the vast roof of West- minster Rising beside then: and up to the gate swept the little army which had won at Poic- ie¡¡s, Men-at-arms and archers drew off to either side, lining tho streets, and through the ranks of his soldiers the Black Prince rode, on his little black hackney with the white charger beside him.