Rhyl Journal

DEATHS. April 22, at Lathom House, 43 West Parade, Rhyl, in his 73rd year, John Morris.—No cards. On the 10th inst., at the residence of her brother (J. H. Chavasse), Hannah Matilda, widow of Malim Sharman, late of Bristol Road, Edg- baston. BIRTH. April 19th, at 35 Princes Street, Rhyl, the wife of John Bridge Williams of a son.

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LANDMARKS IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE. No Diocese in the kingdom has had better justice done to its past history than that of St. Asaph. The Ven. Archdeacon Thomas some twenty years ago undertook to compile an account of every parish, and the success of his researches is to be found in a large and most interesting volume; and a resume of its con- tents, with much additional matter, from the pen of the same author, was issued last year in its course of Diocesan Histories by the S.P.C.K. The see of St. Asaph stands third in the order in which the Welsh Dioceses were formed, and tracing its history back we find its origin in pre- Augustinian times. About the middle of the 6th century Kentigern, Bishop of the Strath Clyde Britons, whose See was at Glasgow, and whose jurisdiction extended from the Clyde to the Mersey, became an exile from his northern diocese, and after paying a visit to Menevia, the then famous See of St. David, he found an ideal site for a religious settlement on the banks of the Elwy, in the Vale of Clwyd-the very name of which reminded him of his native Clyde. Here he and his little band prepared the ground for a church, workshop, and an abiding place; com- bining in their object the several purposes of worship and education, agriculture and the manual arts. The institution speedily developed into a human hive, and tradition reports the members to have reached the number of 1)65, who lived together in monastic discipline and served God with great abstinence," converting a district of swamps and forests into fertile ground. Kentigern having been recalled to his old, iiocese, circa 570, a native of the immediate I .ocality, one Asa or Asaph, was appointed his successor, and from whom the title of the See is lerived. Augustine's arrival to convert the Saxon lid not take place until 597, and it was some six years afterwards that he came in conflict with the authorities of the British Church, when he un- availingly besought them to cast off some Eastern Church and native customs, and conform with those brought over by him from Rome. The controversy lasted many ye:-trs, the Welsh ultimately, long after the death of Augustine, submitting more by force than by inclination. The Diocese of St. Asaph was originally conter- minous with the principality of Powys, and ex- tended f-om the Dee to the Severn and from Conway to Dovey. Upon the accession of William the Conqueror into power in England, inroads were made by his fol- lowers into Wales, and the Marches were occupied, with the result that the See of St. Asaph was subjected to various encroachments a system of impropriations and sinecuresim gradually cropping iij). The twelfth ceutury ushers in a series of persistent and finally successful efforts on the part of the English King to subject the Welsh Church to the jurisdiction of Canterbury, by forcing his nominees into its bishoprics and]requil'ing their consecration by the English metropolitan. To this treatment the Welsh princes and people offered a long, but owing to their divided and weakened condition, ineffectual resistance. The first bishop consecrated to this See by the Archbishop of Canterbury was one Gilbert in 1143: and in 1187 Archbishop Baldwin visited Wales, and reconciled many of the people to his claims when preaching the Crusade. Another visit was paid by his successor Peckham, in 1284, and who insisted upon celebrating the divine mysteries in each of the Welsh Cathedrals, after- wards presuming to issue certain injunctions. Following so closely on the civil conquest and the annexation of Wales to the English crown, as set forth in the Statutes of Rhuddlan, 1282, these proceedings of the Archbishop must be regarded as their ecclesiastical' counterpart, and as com- pleting the jurisdiction of Canterbury over the Welsh Church. In the course of the civil struggle the cathedral and churches of St. Asaph had suffered severely, and one of the first things that had been taken in hand after the annexation was the repair of the damages. An effort was made to have the cathedral transferred to the neighbouring town of Rhuddlan, under the shelter of the rebuilt castle but the scheme came to nothing, although £100, equa I to £ 3000 of our money, was paid over to the Dean and Archdeacon on All Soul's Day, 1284, towards repairing the damages; supplemen- ted by another sum collected by the canons whilst exhibiting about the country a famous copy of the Gospel which belonged to their cathedral, and called the Ereuegilthes." What the religious state of the great mass of the people was at this periodiit is not easy to say.. It can hardly however have been other than very unsatisfactory, and yet it was by no means so low as is too often assumed to 'have been the case in the so-called Dark Ages." Many portions of scriptures were current in the vulgar tongue, and an Officium B. Maria Virginis," translated into Welsh by Dafydd Ddu Hiraddug, a vicar of Tremeirchion, in the middle of the fourteenth century, has excellent renderings of some of the Psalms and other portions of Holy Scriptures. Politically the people's case was oppressive and hopeless, and during the ten years 1399-1409 through which Owen Glyndwr was able to main- L tain a brave but futile independence, the church in this Diocese suffered sorely both from the one side and the other. In 1-100 Glyndwr burned the cathedral and the dwelling-places of its dignitaries the cathedral remaining in that ruined state for 80 years. During the petty feuds of the rival houses of York and Lancaster again, the bishops lived in abbeys and priories, and Church work and progress was much retarded in conse- quence though it was during this troubled period that the noble churches of Wrexham and Mold, and several other Jess pretentious edifices, were erected. The estrangement which the monks and friars had created between the people and the secular clergy now brought its own Nemises, and they were themselves the first to suffer in the reaction. Their foreign sympathies, as the pope's special instruments, were particularly obnoxious to the national feelings, for the Church of this country had been, throughout the period of even its closest alliance with Rome, very jealous of its nationality and inherent independence; and claimed from Magna Charta downwards to be essentially Ecdesia Anglicana, the Church of England, a sentiment which proved to be a more powerful lever in the reformation movement than the substitution of one head for another in the management of clerical matters. The first devotional book printed in the Welsh language was by William Salusbury, a layman of this Diocese, which was followed in 1551 by his translation of the Epistles and Gospels for the Church's year, and 16 years afterwards by his Welsh Testament, Imprinted at London by Henry Denham at the costes and charges of Humfrey Toy, dwellinge in Paules church yarde, at the signe of the Helmet. Cum privilegio ad imprimendum Solum. Anno 1567, Octob. 7." In 1588 was issued the complete Welsh Bible, by Wm. Morgan, afterwards Bishop of this Diocese, and to perpetuate whose memory a movement is now on foot, staited by Dean James of St. Asaph. In 1620 a revision was undertaken of this trans- lation by Bishop Parry, also of this Diocese, and which remains until this day the Welsh Authorized Version. The political and religious" history of the Reformation as regards the country in general is applicable to the Diocese of St. Asaph in particular. When Elizabeth'ascended the throne, one of her first cares was to appoint natives to Welsh Sees, and Rd. Davies, a coadjutor of Salusbury, was recalled from exile, and consecrated Bishop of St. Asaph. During the Commonwealth, the virulent persecution by the Puritans made a clean sweep of bishop and' chapter and of the majority of the parochial clergy. Cromwell's hordes appropriated church property and dis- mantled the churches. The cathedral, upon which considerable care and expense had just been laid out, was used as the stables of a postmaster named Miller, who occupied the bishop's palace as an inn. fed his calves in the bishop's throne, and removed the font into his yard for use as a watering- trough. How many of the deprived cleigy survived this tyranny and sufferings, and lived to be re-instated in their livings at the Restoration, is uncertain. Bishop Owen however had died at Aberkinsey during his deprivation. Bishop Wm Lloyd, who was appointed in 1680, was distinguished as being one of the seven Bishops committed by King James to the tower for resisting his unconstitutional proceedings. A period of considerable activity having been witnessed, there came a'reaction, and before the close of the last century pluralism, and non- residence, and indifference, prepared the way for the rise and progress of Nonconformity in a Diocese where meeting houses were exception ally rare. It was not until the present century had been much advanced that the Church revival, happily still proceeding, bad accomplished much for St. Asaph. In 1834 the Diocesan Church Building Society was established, and grants amounting to £25,697 have been made by it up to 1888, to. wards the erection of 60 new churches, the rebuilding of 26, the restoration and improvement 98, and the provision of 39 school and mission chapels, merely supplementing much larger amounts derived from other sources whilst 21 additional churches have been erected entirely by the liberality of individual Churchnen the total expended being it is supposed nearly a million of money. S nee 1835 sixty-three new parishes have been formed. A Church Extension Society inaugurated at a public meeting in the Rhyl Town Hall, at which the new Bishop's late brother, then the Vicar of Carnarvon, happened to be present, and was compelled by the Vicar of the town and the audience to speak, has witbingthe past 16 years expended X15,000, and as-ists in providing an average of 18 extra parochial clergy. There are in the Diocese 261 Church Elementary Schols, 250 certificated teachers, and 27,597 scholars on the books. Since 1880 not less than 119,994 was spent on school buildings, despite the competition, often an unfair one, of rate-aided schools the sum spent last year alone being £ 752, and affording accommodation for 203 t' Z3 additional DUDUS. Concurrently with this progress there has gone on z corresponding diligence in the performance of all pastoral duties; retreats and quiet days for the clergy, missions for the laity, and Diocesan Conferences for both, have all tended to produce a more earnest and united spirit of Church work. With the increase of devotion to her work on the part of the children of the Church, a greater hostility and more bitterness have been shewn towards her, despite which however the Church is gradually turning back the tide of prejudice, and is beginning to reap the fruits of the revived life of the last half century. The Nonconfor- mists, Burials Act is practically a dead letter, a Liberationists' census, taken with the object of dis- crediting the Church, has been denominated dis- astrous to its promoters' cause, whilst the tithe agitation, despite all the tanning of Dissentnig preachers, and vernaculer press, is dying out in the Diocese and has being over ruled for good; whilst many Nonconformists join in the opinion of one of their ministers that the Church is slowly but steadily gaining ground, and that this growth will continue and increase trom year to year."

AN EDITOR'S EXPERIENCE IN LONDON. (Birmingham Ohronicle.) While in London, t-taying at a prominent hotel, we met with a gentleman who had been treated for s veral years by the most eminent physiclan8 at home and abroad, and had been pronounced by them incurable, but who, by a ohance conversation, was induced to apply St. Jacobs Oil. His sufferings bad been intense, and he had for a long time been unable to wear boots. He was confined to his bed for months at a time, and bis limbi were strapped to a board to prevent his becoming permanently crippled. rho result of the application of St. Jacobs Oil was a complete cure within a few dnyp. This case appeared so remarkable that we personally investigated it, and to confirm the above state- ment the gentlemen himself testified to the fact. The reason we take such interest ia, that wo noticed in the London Sunday Times an article with reference to this remedy; and we investi- gated the case of a former employe of Messrs. Davey and Moore, bottle and stoneware manu- facturers This man, after trying various physicians and many med cines (some of which were supplied from St Mary's Hospital) without effect, and being pronounced by the chief medical authorities incurable, an I hving suffered over six yeare, was admitted to the Buxton Hospital, wber*, after six weeks' medical treatment, wh ch included the ue tf .nineral waters and baths, he obtained no relief whatever. After trying all the remedial mea-ures advised by friends, he could only move about on crutches, and experienced ,ntent,e pain. His joints had become badly swollen, the sensation being as though some sharp instrument was passing through him. The physicians who attended him stated that he would be ao invalid as long as he lived. A casual acquaintance in the infirmary informed him of St. Jacobs Oi', which he applied, and t" his astonishment he found it to effect a thorough cure. This case has also been personally verified by the writer of th;s aiticle, who has not the least interest into tho promotion of St. Jacobs Oil. It is solely for the benefit of the public that we write the fore-going, and it is with confidence and sincere pleasure that we recommend this astonishing curative agent.

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The Liberals held a tolerably well attended meeting at the Town Hall, Rhyl, last evening (Thursday), and the dimensions of the audience I were some comment on the action of a few of the leading spirits of the party, who, if rumour is ac- curate, desired to boycott the whole affair. Some miserably senseless personal difference being of more importance to them than the wellbeing of the principles they profess to believe in. But respectable men of the party were determined that petty spleen should not prevail, though even with this additional incentive the auditory was by no means one that could arouse much self-satisfaction in the Radicals of the town. But certainly the audience was better than the platform deserved. The speeches were tame, and the whole of the proceedings were so hopelessly limp and devoid of enthusiasm, that they could very well have been mistaken for some back-lane mission meeting, a delusion easily fostered by the fact that the henchmen scarcely included any but dissenting preachers, whose aim in life is sup posed to be the promotion of love and concord among all men. But in this instance, as in many others, they allow the prejudices of the political pastizan to blind and warp the Christian virtues which are supposed to be inseparable from their profession and all we can do is to note their atti- tude and compare it with that of the clergy of Bhyl, who it is well-known systematically hold themselves aloof from all such exhibitions. But letting this pass and dealing with the addresses, the first subject worthy of notice was Mr John Roberts' defence of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act. This measure is the hon. member's own offspring, and of course like the snipe in the fable he cannot see any of the ugliness of his child. To him it is all perfect; and he fails to appreciate the inducements which his Bill has created to make men drink more than they ever drunk before. To assert as he did that the working classes are unani- mously in favour of the Act is positively absurd, for were his contention true, the necessity for the Act would not exist. And more than this he proves himself that the statement is inaccurate, inasmuch as he admits that the bona fide traveller clause is a weakness in the bill. It would not be so, if the working men were partial to the enact. ment, neither would there be bogus clubs, of which he likewise complains. The very existence of these defects, as he calls them, shows that the popu- lace chafes against the interference with their liberty. Whether that liberty if allowed free scope would be laudably exercised is a question not for us to discuss but a measure that encourages secret and illicit drinking is certaiuly no unmixed boon to the morality of the communitv. Mr Samuel Smith of course said ditto to all Mr Roberts advanced in connection with the Sunday Closing; and we do not wonder at it, for we believe Mr Smith would not only like to see public houses closed on Sundays but on all other days in the week besides. Mr Smith is a well- meaning man, but a little too credulous. He told a funny tale about some extraordinary gambling freaks, and if we remember aright he astonished the House of Commons one night with some re- markable announcements about an institution for the debasement of young females, though we have not heard that he ever verified his report. But Mr Smith was more at home in talking about Disestablishment. That is a stock grievance which always goes down with a Radical audience, and it was about the only one on which he was able to create any warmth. In the present instance he launched out into a rather new departure, for he pretended that it was for the good of the Church that she should be robbed and maimed. He must imagine that Radicals are a set of simpletons, if he supposes that they will believe such trash. He pretends that a poor Church can be more useful than a rich One and yet he wants money to endow colleges, just as though colleges could not like the Church thrive better in poverty than in affluence. But Mr Smith was in a perfect haze all through his address. It was as unreasonable as possible. At one moment he was congratulating the Liberals of Rhyl on having returned three representatives to the County Council, and was complimenting the Radi- cals of that Council on the moderation they had displayed in the hour of victory. No one but Mr Smith has ever seen even microscopic evidence of the moderation and when he unblushingly made so astounding a statement his reply to a question of "ihow about the Aldermen ?" was to show that the moderation of which he had vaunted consis- ted in the display of such a spirit of vindictiveness that should have made the preachers on the plat- form elevate their hands in pious horror. But they forgot themselves as did the audience, for when Mr Smith declared that the moderation he meant was unqualified retaliation there was in response the loudest applause of the evening. How far sectarian bitterness is answerable for the narrow-minded intolerance displayed by the County Councillors, is a question that the plat- form ministers can study and perhaps with profit Mr Smith for his own sake would have done well to have resumed his seat amidst the clapping that greeted his avowal of the policy of revenge, for afterwards his utterances were merely gall and wormwood to his admireis. He went on to discuss the budget and his unqualified admiration of Mr Goschen's brilliant financing shows that in some things, he is at any rate far in advance of his party. He can appreciate good government from which. ever direction it comes, whilst the silence of the Radicals shows that they would prefer the dull trade, heavy taxes that signalised a Gladstonian Government; to the commercial prosperity, and light burdens which accompany Lord Salisbury's rule.

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, APRIL 25. Present: Mr E. Morgan, Chairman, Mr J. Roberts, Vice-chairman, Capt Conwy, Messrs. Jn,) Foulkes, Joseph Lloyd, T. Howes Roberts, W. Williams (Prestatyn), T. Evans (Abergele), Robert Davies (St. Asaph), Jno. Hughes, Thos. Lloyd, Thos. Mathews, Hugh Parry, William Jones, J. Fisher Jonea, J. Roberts (Foxhall), &c. d .Election of Chairman. Mr Jos. Lloyd proposed in eulogistic terms' which were fully endorsed by the board, a vote of thanks to Mr Morgan, the retiring chairman, for his constant attendance, and the business qualifica- tions he had brought to bear on the proceedings of the board, during the past year. This having been seconded by Mr McMurray, was canied with acclamation. A further resolution elected Mr Morgan as Chairman for the coming year. The Vi"p."],/Ji.m",» "P, The retiring vice-chairmen, Messrs. S. Peiks and J. Roberts (Geinas) having been thanked for their services, the Board elected Capt. Conwy and Mr Roberts as vice-chairmen foi the coming year. Mr Foulkes proposed the re-election of M r Perks, but on a division, Capt. Conwy, who was proposed oy Mr Joseph Lloyd, was carried. Election of Committees. Assessment. Messrs. E. Morgan, Pennant, Briscoe, Birch, Perks, Roberts (Geinas), T. Howes Roberts, J. Roberts (Foxhall), Foulkes, D. Davies Fisher Jones, and W. Williams. School A -.t e;z dance.- i)les srs, Briscoe, Edwin Morgan, Pennant, Perks, Bell. Thos. Lloyd, Littler, Howes Roberts, Mathews, W. Williams, Robert Davies, and Foulkes. Finance, Contract, and Vaccination.-Messas. E. Morgan, Bell, Roberts (Geinas), R. Davies, J. Hughes, Littler, Mathews, Parry, Jacob Jones, D. Davies, J. D. Jones, McMurray. Visiting and Lunacy. Messrs. Pennant, Sisson, E. Morgan, Couwy, Briscoe, Tumour, Perks, T. Morgan, Roberts (Geinas), Littler, Davies, Howes Roberts, Foulkes, Jos. Lloyd, Robert Davies. Thanks to the Ministers. The Chairman said that he wished to propose a vote of thanks to the Vicars of St. Asaph and to the Nonconforming Ministers who had, gratui- tously, conducted services at the house since the death of the late chaplain, and that the Clerk be instructed to write to the parties who had under- taken the responsibility. Mr Jos. Lloyd seconded, saying that the volun- tary system had worked satisfactorily all round.— Carried. Pollution of a River. Capt. Conwy presided over a meeting of the Sanitary Committee, when Mr J. Roberts (Geinas) laid a complaint against the Afonwen Cement Mill Company for the pollution of the river Wheeler. This was also supplemented by Col. Mesham, and Mr Rowlands, of the Warren. The Clerk had in the meantime corresponded with the Company, who in their reply attributed the overflow to heavy rains and floods, and to an act done withcut their cognizance. Mr Roberts said he was sure that all the trout in the stream were killed by the mud for the season, whilst the effect of drinking the water was detrimental to man and beast. The Chairman said that complaints had reached him also. Ultimately it was decided that the Clerk should write stating that should a recurrence of the pol- lution take place, proceedings would be taken before the County Court Judge.

ST. ASAPH. VESTBY.—At Monday's Easter Vestry the fol- lowing were elected churchwardens :—Messrs R. E. Griffiths, T. Howes Roberts, J. Jones (Riverdale) and Alun Lloyd. THE Bisirop.-Next Sunday the Lord Bishop will officiate in Cefn St. Mary's, at the induction of the Rev. E. J. Evans, Vicar Cborai, into that living. COUNTY COUNCIL.—The Rev. W. Glanffrwd Thomas, after a consultation with the Bishop, has resigned his seat on the above. Several persons are mentioned as candidates for the vacancy, but as yet no definite announcement has been made.

THE NEW BISHOP ENTHRONIZATLON AT ST. ASAPH. The imposing ceremony of enthroning the Right Rev. Alfred George Edwards, D.D., after solemn consecration at the hands of the Archbishop of the Province and several of his suffragans on Lady Day last in Westminster Abbey, was con- ducted with due solemnities at the Cathedral of St. Asaph yesterday (Thursday), this being the last act which his lordship had to submit to in the process of coming into the real, actual, and cor. poral possession of that Bishoprick into which he had, by Divine Providence, been appointed and elected. The selection of the Vicar ot Carmarthen for this high dignity in the Church of God and of this realm has given unqualified satisfaction throughout the see over which he has been called to preside and as acquaintance with his lordship ripeus, the feeling is intensified that a right man has been selected for this onerous post. That the appointment is decidedly popular with the clergy there can be no doubt; and if proof were wanting it was to be found in their numerous attendance at the function which was held yesterday. This white-robed army, the successors of those who hai e been bearing the lamp of the true church in this country ever since the days of Primitive Christian- ity, numbered not less than 250, and were assembled from some half a dozen counties, whilst there were also present both the rank and file of the laity in so great a member that the cathedral church of the Diocese was not commodious enough to contain the entire company. The choir and chancel only were reserved on the occasion, and that mainly for the clergy, who appeared in surplices. Long before the service was commenced the seats in the nave were occupied, and many persons were glad to secure bare standing room. Among those who were in attendance as stewards we noticed :-The two vergers (Messrs. Mansbridge and Robinson) J. Jones, Riverdale, Major Bax, J. Webster, Col. Standish Hore, K. E. (iriffiths, R. Fred Sisson, Alun Lloyd, Williams, High Street, and others. Of those present Rhyl contributed so large a con- tingent, that extra carriages had to be attached to the 11 o'clock train. The weather was bright and warm, and many took advantage of it to drive 21 into the city. The clergy of the cathedral and diocese as. sembled in the Chapter Room, which is in the south wing of the cathedral, at 11.45, and at 12 o'clock they proceeded through the churchyard to meet the Bishop at the Palace garden entrance, the organ (which throughout was presided over by .\1r Llewellyn Lloyd) playing a voluntary at the time. The procession as it returned was in the following order: Registrar's Clerks (Messrs. J. Webster, W. C. Bell, and Epincher.) The Lay Clerks and Choristers (Messrs. F. C. Watkins, S. Powell, C. Tomkinson, W. Evans, W. Williams, M. R. Partington, R. M. Hugh Jones, F. Jarmyn, Rev. Henry Jones, &c.) Diocesan Clergy. Rural Deans. Registrar (R. J. Sisson, Esq., J.P.) Deputy Regis- trar (H. A. Cleaver, Esq.), and the Bishop's Secretary (J. Lewis, Esq.) in their robes, and the former wearing his wig. Mayor of Wrexham and Deputy of Ruthin. The Vicars Cloral. (Revs. W. Glantfrwd Thomas, T. Ll. L. Williams, T. Lloyd, and E. J. Evans.) The Canons. (Revs. W. Richardson, VV. Morton, late Succentor, T. B. LI. Browne, David Lewis, R, Williams, D. Howell.) Archdeacon Thomas, The Chancellor of the Diocese. (The Worshipful F. H. Jeune, in wig and robes) Dean James-THE BISHOP—Canon H. Jones. Bishop's Chaplains. (Revs. W. H. Williams, Canon Howell Evans and E. M. Roderick). On entering the Cathedral the well-known hymn "The Church's One Foundation "was started by the Lay Clerks, and taken up by the congregation in church. By the time it was con- cluded the procession had arrived in the choir, and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with. The Bishop and installers proceeded to the throne, the rest of the procession proceeding to their seats. The Bishop then presented the Mandate from the Archdeacon of Canterbury, and the Dean caused the mandate to be read by the Registrar of the Diocese, who also administered the usual oaths t-j the Bishop. The Dean then enthroned the Bishop? saying these words, ;and placing his lordship in his throne In compliance with the Mandate of tne Right Rev. The Archdeacon of Canterbury, to the Dean and Chapter of this Cathedral Church directed; we do induct, instal, and enthrone, with full Episcopal Right, you Alfred George, by Divine permission Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, into the real, actual, and corporal possession of the said Bishoprick, with all and singular the Rights, Dignities, Honors, Privileges, and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging; and do assign to you the Episcopal Throne or Seat in the Choir of this Cathedral Church, and in the name of God do place YOL thereon may the Lord keep you com- ing in and you going forth from this time for evermore." Amen. All havin- knelt, the Dean said :— V U Lord, save Thy servant our Bishop R Who putteth his trust in Thee. V Send unto him help from above; R And evermore mightily defend him. V Be unto him a strong tower; R From the face of his enemy. V 0 Lord, hear our prayer R And let our crying come unto Thee. Let us pray. 0 Lord, the Shepherd and Ruler of all the faithful, look mercifully upon Thy servant, Alfred George, whom Thou hast appointed to rule over this Diocese, and grant that both by word and good example, he may so edify those over whom he is set, that, together with the flock committed to his charge, he may attain to life everlasting, through Thy merits and mediation, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest ever one God world without end. Amen. Almighty God, who by Thy Son, Jesus Christ, didst give to Thy holy Apostles many excellent gifts, and didst charge them to feed Thy flock Give grace, we beseech Thee, to all Bishops, the Pastors of Thy Church, that they may diligently preach Thy Word, and duly administer the godly discipline thereof and grant to the people that they may obediently follow the same, that all may receive the crown of everlasting glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 The Dean and Canons then proceeded to their Stalls, and morning service as follows was then proceeded with :— Venite Chant, W. Hayes in A. Single. Proper Psalms, 23 24, Chant, Henley in E. „ 122,127 „ Dupuis in A. 1st Lesson Isaiah 6. Te Deum.Smart in F. 2nd Lesson 1 Timothy 3, Jubilate Smart in F. ['" The Anthem atter drd Collect was Lord, Thou Art God (Stainer). Lord, Thou art God, now therefore let it please Thee to bless the house of Thy servant, that it may be before Thee for ever, for Thou blessest, 0 Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever. The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and His word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning when the sun riseth, even as a morning without clouds. Even as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. The Lord our God be with us, aslhe was with our fathers, let Him not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts unto Him, to walk in His way and keep His Commandments. That all the people of the earth may know the Lord is God theie is none else. Amen. Anthem at the close of the service "God is a Spirit (Sir Sterndale Bennett) God is a Spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit, and in truth; for the Farther seeketh such to worship him. When saying the words And in the Name of God we do pl"ce you thereon the Dean lead the Bishop to his throne, adding impressively the prayer May the Lord keep your coming in and your going forth from this time for evermore." Morning Prayer was intoned by the Rev. Canon Morton up to the third collect, when it was taken up by the Vicar Williams. The first lesson was I read by ine Dean nud the second by >anon Hugh Jones. In tha first anthem MvM. Partington, I jun., nang the soio, The of 3 Lord," with much expression. It was i.oticed tL t at the creed the F.o'aoj?, who set tbo exumple, hi clergy, and all present, faced the oast. At flif- conclusion of I t). *r-c:e the Bi«H-f, I; t hands, gave tLe Levitiuj. tKineuictiuU, e Lord bles you," &c. The hymn "Soldiers ot' Christ arise was then sung as a recessional, the clergy proceed- ing to the chapter house to disrobe, the Bishop and his chaplains proceeding to the Palace, and there disrobing. Among the clergy present, in addition to those mentioned, we noticed :—Rev. T. Richardson, Vicar of Rhvl, T. Price, Prestatyn, D. Evans, Abergele, J 0. Evans Towyn, E.'O. Williams, Meliden, T. Morgan, Dyserth, W. LI. Nicholas, W. P. James and Jas. George, Flinf, G. Jones, Mostyn, S. Gladstone, Hawarden, T. Lloyd, Llan- fynydd, W. Morgan, (Penfro). Owen Jones, Pen trevoelas, Elias Owen, Efenechtyd, T. W. aughan, Rhuddlan, G H. Davies, Newmarket, H. Harris, Ffynnongroyw, E. J. Edwards, Tre- meirchion, J. Morgan, Denbigh, Archdeacon Evans (Diocese of Bangor), Clement Davies, R. Owen and J. Stevens, Rhyl, E. Tudor Owen, Llandudno, Enoch James, Llansannan, J. Row- land Thomas, Rbosesmor. T. Redfern, Oswestry, I T- Pritchard Llanelidan, Warden of Ruthin, D. Williams, Llandyrnog, J. Davies, Llandulas, J. Sturkey, March wiel, W E. Jones, Bylchau, &s. The bishop's habit was the ordinary one of a per- son in priest's orders, including the hood of a Doctor in Divinity. He was now seen for the first time by the great body of the clergy, as well as by most of the laity present. As far as we could learn he left a favourable impression gener- ally. As he returned from the cathedral the path was lined with people on both sides, and marks of respect were shewn to him all along the route. It was noted that a large number of the clergy wore cassocks under their surplices, whilst the Rev. T. Lloyd (Estyn) Llanfynydd, wore the habit directed by one of the canons instead of the ordinary clerical coat. In the pro. cession he also wore a biretta and a coloured stole. Estyn is a clergyman who is never afraid of shewing bis colours." Amongst the laity present we noticed Sir Watkin, Mr Swetenham, Q.C., M.P., Mr Trevor Parkins, Mr Scott Bankes, Mr Morgan Owen, Mr LI. Lloyd, and almost all the gentry residing in the neighbourhood of St. Asaph. a Many present visited the grave of the late Bishop Hughes, on which loving hands had placed the tloral emblems of a resurrection to life. A touching incident was also noticed in that a garland of flowers had been placed on the tomb of Bishop Short and "Mary his wife," in li loving remembrance of Bishop's Court, Isle of Man by Mrs Cleaver, Oakfield; and who, to preclude any invidious distinction, had caused a similar token to be placed on the corresponding tomb of good eld Bishop Barrow, both monuments a" standing as sentinels on either side of the west door. Immediately after the ceremony the clergy and others proceeded to the National Schoolroom, where they were entertained by the Lord Bishop to a luncheon. The wall at the top end of the room displayed the inscription, Nawdd Naf a'i Dangnef i'r Esgob (" The protection and peace of God to the bishop"), and his lordship on entering the room was accorded a most enthusiastic wel- come. After the repast, The Lord Bishop gave the toasts of the Queen, the Priuce and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn then proposed health and long life to the new Bishop of St. Asaph, who, he said, had that day had entered fully upon bis onerous duties, and upon whom the eyes of the diocese, clerical or Jay, where or should be turned. He felt sure he was echoing the senti. ments of all present in saying that they received him that day with open arms and open hearts— (applause)—and that it would always be a pleasant duty to them to support him in every possible way. (Applause). His Lordship responded, and thanked the com- pany very heartily for the way in which they had received the toast of his health. That day many thoughts crowded his mind. Having paid a tri- bute of respect to the memory of Bishops Short and Hughes, his lordship said that he bad spoken of the thought of the continuity of the Church, and lie thought that the large number of clergy and laity that bad come together that dbiy might be interpreted as a promise of the unity which would, and did, exist in all the work in that diocese. (Applause). If they do any good in the world they must have unity, and by unity he meant unity of spirit and purpose, and not a rigid uniformity. It might be, perhaps the tendency el y of a scientific age, and somehow our generation loved to label people with party and class names. Personally he very much disliked these party labels, and if he was going to be packed in a party he promised them sincerely and devoutly that he would make it as unpleasant to its members as sympathy and co-operation with all other parties and classes could make them. (Laughter, and applause). Then passing from unity of views to unity of work, they must not expect a rigid uni- formity. In that corner of the Province of Can. terbury they had special difficulties, and they must have special methods of meeting those diffi- culties. No doubt one of the most perplexing was the bi-lingual difficulty. He did not intend to say whether the Welsh language was dying out or not 11 11 el but he could positively say that the English lan- guage was increasing rapid ly-(applause n)andtb ,1--40. 4..L /'LL L • J •„ » » 11 UUIY UI WIE V^uurcu IU tins transition state would, he thought, be best found in this illustration. He had always held that it was the duty of the National Church to minister to a man in that language in which the man said his prayers every day, and in which on his deathbed he would com- mend his spirit to God. And he went furcher and would say that the Church was doing that duty with a thoroughness beyond all praise and to an extent quite unrivalled. Let them not suppose that he was blind to another aspect of the question. Bi-lingualism was a luxury bought at a cost of many, or at any rate some, disadvantages, and per- haps the removal of these difficulties would be the legacy which the Welsh language on its deathbed would leave as a consolation for those losses; but it would not be wise for them to accelerate that legacy with indecent haste. As to the method ot of work he hoped they in their parishel, in that diocese would work the Church system fully and loyally—(applause)—and lot them make every office in that system realise the functions for which it existed before they let loose into their parochial work a number of new societies and ill- considered schemes. They heard a good deal about Church defence, but the most telling Church defence argument in the world was a well worked parish (Applause.) They must prove to the people that they were some good to them by doing their work quietly and steadily. They believed that the highest interests of the nation were bound up with the well-being of the Catholic and Apostolic Church, and that the future of religion in Wales was in the hands of that Church. If that well-being was to be secured the clergy and laity must bave united action. And there was one thought which he wished to impress upon them above all others. Let them remember that the Church did not exist for the clergy, but that it existed for the laity and clergy. (Applause.) He took it as no small omen that they had there re- presenting the laity a gentleman bearing a name that was a household word wherever Welshmen met-Sir Watkin WyLne. (Applause.) They must give the laity a sense of privilege and res-1 ponsibility, and if they were going to do any good, they must move forward with united action, not with a novel and rude enthusiasm, but with the measured tread of a well-disciplined army. (Ap. plause.) Other toasts, including" Tho Members of Par liament and The Clergy followed, the speakers being Dr. Jeune, the Mayor of Wrexham, Mr Scott Bankes, and Archdeacon Thomas. Instantaneous photos of procession were taken from a specially erected platform by Messrs. Williams Bros., of High Street, Rhyl. Photos will be sold at 2s .each to be seen in their window on Saturday.

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RHYL "district. AIR County Councillor J. E. :Middlehurst, F.S.A., of Swinton Park, Manchester (the first chairman of the Rhyl Winter Gardens Company), has this week been unanimously elected [chairman of the Finance Committee for the Salford Union. S. SMITH, ESQ., M.P., AT RHYL.-IN his address the hon. member omitted to state that Lawrence's Glycerine Cough Linctus is an infallibleiremedy for all affections of the Chest. RHYL CRICKET CLUB.-The opening match of the season, Married v. Single will be played on Thursday afternoon next at 2.30, at the Summer Gardens. We understand that a fair list of matches has been arranged, particulars of which will be published in a few days. LAST Tuesday Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog) conducted his auction sale at Church Street, Rhyl, the rooms were far too small to hold the numerous attendance of purchasers. The Auctioneer had a heavy day's work before him, he soon stimulated his company to compete briskly, the lots were consequently rapidly disposed of, good prices were realized. The sale lasted unceasingly for seven hours. The Auctioneer in his affable and agreeable manner kept the company together till the last lot was disposed of, and his voice was as clear at the close of the sale as in the commencement. MR M. D. RoBEBTs* ILLNESS.—It is with much pleasure that we announce, after a period of great anxiety in the town thatMr Roberts' jllness has taken a turn for the better. Thursday's bulletin was as follows:—"Condition improved—more hopeful," and that of Friday:—"Improvement maintained." There are now good hopes of his recovery. ME Mostyn Williams, we regret to hear, has been confined to his room during the week by a severe attack of bronchitis. THERE are now 16 inmates in the Men's Con. valescent Institution. THE PIER.-A meeting of the debenture holders was held llist Saturday to consider whether or not it was advisable that they should take over the management of the Pier into their own hands but no resolution was come to, the meeting being adjourned to some date in May. It is urged that before the Pier can be sold it must. according to the Act be offered in the first place to the Rhyl Commissioners, hence the delay. V ORYD RALL.-As announced, the valuable furniture and appointments at the above mansion were, on Wednesday and Thursday last, disposed of by Messrs. J. E. Roberts & Co., auctioneers of this town. Of the 700 lots enumerated in the catalogue, a considerable portion consisted of articles of rare workmanship and value, and these attracted a host of connoisseurs, and con sequently provoked a lively competition. Al- together good prices were realized and it may confidently be said that it is a long time since so valuable an assemblage of furniture and bric-a-brac 1- 1 1 1 J I I a nas been Drougnc unuer hammer at Khyl. As tar as the auctioneers are concerned Mr J. E. Roberts can claim to have kept his campany in excellent humour during the two days' sale. CADBURY'S COCOA Sustains against Fatigue- dncreases Muscular Strength-Gives Physical En- Iarancc and Staying Power. It is absolutely pure. EASTEB DECORATIONs.-Last Sunday, being Easter Day, St. Thomas's Church was prettily and tastefully decorated by Miss Edith Townshend and the Misses Breeden. On the pulpit was fastened a bank of moss, in which were arranged narcissus, ferns, hyacinths and red anemones; there were also baskets of the same on the choir stalls. The font was one mass of flowers, the windows and lectern were also well arranged. Thanks are due to the following, who kindly gave flowers :-Mrs Girdlestone, Mrs Perks, Miss Finley, The Misses Wood, and F. Cartland, Esq. To all who wish for a good hearty laugh we should advise thtm to look into the Town Hall next Friday (May 3rd) and see the White Glove Minstrels in their refined entertainment of wit, humour, comicalities. &c.. &e. hese entertainments are noted for their good and able management; and the satisfaction they have always given to the audiences previously will ensure them a hamper house. The decorations, we believe, are to be got up on a splendid scale, and the Lime Light Effects will be a treat in themselves.

HAVE a time and place for everything, and do everything in its time and place, and you will not only accomplish more, but have far more leisure than those who are always hurrying, as if in vain attempting to overtake time that had been lost. PEOPLE who get through an immense amount of work are always those who know that idling must not be allowed to put forth a covetous hand and steal five minutes here and half an hour there. They can obtain a succession of successful results of application, as a good farmer can obtain the most from his land by a proper rotation of crops. Jt is often found that the busiest folk are those who can find time to do a kind act to a friend or neighbour, for they know how to fit in one thing with another, till they are actually said to be able to "make" time when wanted.

THE MYSTERIOUS CIPHER; OK, The Hermit of Kelly's Bluff. CHAPXEB VII. OLIVER BLACKBURN. Thcre was a laughing devil in his sneer, That rais'd emotions both of rage and fear. BYHON'S COHSAIB. What!" exclaimed Judge Fielding. Is th< other claimant to be hunted up also I" Yes. Did I forget to tell you that the chile was as difficult to find as the old man has been' It seems to me," Cavendish continued, drawing hit chair nearer his companion-" it seems to me a: though there was some evil influence at work ii this matter. The direct descendants of thi: D'Auvigne are only this old man and this child You must not understand me to say that there ar< no other claimants. There are several who art remotely connected with the family, and I believt that they, or some of their number, are interestec in keeping the true heirs out of the way. There i: one person in particular whom I strongly suspect e: plotting to baffle us in fact, I know he is evennov in Dubuque, for I saw his factotum or shadow lurk ing about your omce this morning when I left i1 after our interview." Judge Fielding whirled about in his chair, anc said Really I if that is the case, the matter is becom ing more complicated. Do you suppose that th< fellow whom you suspect has been tampering witl Old Dorwin I I don't know but I fancy not. Indeed, I thint Old Dorwin's refusal to claim his own is owing to reluctance to appear among men again, und th( cause ot that reluctance I believe dates far back ol any effort we are making at present." What is the name of the person whom you sus pect'l" I don't know what name he claims here in Du- buque -his aliases are numerous-but his real namt is Oliver Blackburn." In what way is he interested in keeping these heirs out of sight ?" He is interested in this way, and it is a pretty important one Should this old man and child not appear- should it be proven that they are dead- Blackburn, as the next heir, will come into posses. sion of the whole property. It is one of the pro- visions of the will—the only one, by the way, that was expressed in plain language—that the pro- perty must not be. divided it must all go to one person—the most direct heir—or else remain ir trust." Then this Blackburn has a great temptation tc become a villain, if he is not one by nature," saic the judge. "Men have committed crimes foi smaller guerdon. What kind of a character doe the. man bear?" "Not good. He has been a resident of New York many vears where he has led as fast a life ai ais means would permit. He is a person of fascinat- ing manners and agreeable address well educated, and possessing so thorough a knowledge of the world that he can control and manage as he pleases those unacquainted with his true character." And you say this man is in Dubuque 7" Yes." Has he been long in town 7" That I cannot tell you, for you know I only arrived here myself last night. I saw him by chance this morning at the hotel. Would you know him again if you were to see him ?" Certainly. Then I must manage to get a sight of him, for if I am to afford you any aid in this matter, I must be well posted upon so important a matter as this man's identity. How old a person is he ? He is a middle-aged man, about forty, I should think-not more than forty-five—though looking much younger. Dark complexioned, tall and fashionably dressed." I don't remember to have seen any person of that description in town. He must have arrived quite recently." The judge started suddenly, and exclaimed: Why, bless my soul, Cavendish, I am forgetting a most important social duty. I was commissioned by my wife and daughter to present you with their compliments, and to beg the favour of your com- pany this evening. They expect a few friends to spend the evening, and I judge by the noises I already hear that the guests are arriving. Here, in my quiet library, we were so retired, and our con- versation was so interesting, that I had almost for- gotten the ladies were expecting us." Cavendish opened his lips to excuse himself, but his host prevented him. You cannot refuse, my young friend," he said, laying his hand upon his shoulder. The gathering is quite an informal affair. Never mind, if you did leave your kid gloves and best necktie at home. I shan't appear in any such gew-gaws myself. We'll go in plain citizen's clothes, and prove that 'a man's a man for a' that! Still Cavendish would have declined, for he was little inclined to mingle in any social scene that evening, and though far from being a coxcomb, he felt that certain respect was due the occasion in the matter of dress. He found it impossible, however, to resist the judge's cordiality, so stealing a furtive and reassur- ing glance at the mirror, he followed his host into the drawing-room. But few guests had arrived, so Cavendish had an opportunity of enjoying a few moments' uninter- rupted conversation with Mrs. Fielding and her daughter. He found the older lady a handsome matron, whose cordial welcome put him instantly at his ease, and his pleasure was still further enhanced by learn- ing that he was not received as a total stranger, for Mrs. Fielding had been an early friend and school- mate of Cavendish's own mother. Her death caused me sincere sorrow," the lady said, tears filling her eyes as she spoke, "and her son is more than welcome to my home and heart." His mother's memory was a sacred remembrance to Joseph Cavendish, and this reference to her deeply affected him. He turned aside to hide his own emotion, and in doing so met the sympathetic gaze of his hostess's daughter. He had observed her but casually when first presented, but now, viewing her in a different light, he was surprised to behold in her so perfect a type of female loveliness. A girl in years, her looks expressed the possession of virtues and attributes which maturer year usually develop, and in her soft brown eyes Cavendish saw an interest and sympathy for him- self. The mother's attention being now claimed by other guests, Cavendish was left to the daughter's entertainment, and he was not long in assuring him. self that the favourable impression he had at first formed would be a permanent one. Many times during the delightful evening which ensued he sought her side, and each time with in. creased pleasure. There was a sincerity, a kindli- ness and a depth of sentiment about her which he had but seldom seen among the young ladies whom he ordinarily met, and she also possessed a freshnese and natural vivacity of manner which was especially charming. Looking into her pure face, Joseph Cavendish could not help mentally contrasting her with that wretched young creature whom he bad that morn- ing seen committed to a murderer's cell, and his thoughts were perhaps expressed in his looks, for Miss Fielding said: I think you are about to tell me, Mr. Cavendish, that I bear a strong resemblance to some friend. ] am convinced that I am a very ordinary looking person, for I never make a new acquaintance with. out hearing that very remark." Then I shall tell you something quite different,' the young man replied. I was contrasting youi face with one I saw this morning, under most unhappy circumstances." Whose was it, may I ask ?" 'Twas that of the poor girl who was arrested for infanticide, and who now lies in the murderer's cell in the gaol yonder." Ah, poor girl! I have heard of her, and her case strongly interests me and the young lady's face immediately became sad. I don't believe that poor girl is guilty of the crime with which she is charged." Why do you not think so ?" Cavendish inquired. Because I can judge character pretty accurately, and I have seen and talked with this poor little Regina myself." You, Miss Fielding You have seen and talked with that wretched creature? Where, pray, and when ?" Miss Fielding smiled. Why, in her cell, to be sure, and to-day. Being a lawyer's daughter, and of a somewhat tender dis- position, I am often in the habit of paying visits to the prisoners whenever circumstances will allow. i am particularly interested in the unfortunate of my own sex, and the gaoler knowing me quite well, 1 have frequently visited them." But, Miss Fielding, do your parents allow such visits ? Are you not afraid of such associations f" The young lady laughed merrily. Of what should I be afraid ?" she said. It is a very small matter to step into the gaol with a book or a paper, or a few flowers for some poor prisoner. It does me no harm, and may do them a great deal of good and I am willing to stake my reputation as a prophetess upon the assertion that this poor little Regina is not a murderess, and that kindness will reclaim her." Cavendish looked disturbed. I, too, am interested in the girl's case," he said. I have promised to defend her, and I shall do the best I can, but still she is of so strange and violent a nature that I would not recommend a young lady like yourself to seek her society. She is wild, un- tamed and untamable; and I fear your efforts in her behalf will cause you more sorrow than satisfac. tion." Nevertheless, I shall persevere," replied his com- panion, with pretty obstinacy. Regina shall be my protegee as well as yours, and we will both see what can be made of her. You do not think she will be convicted, do you ?" Cavendish shook his head. "Evidence is very strong against her," he re- plied. But she may be saved." Saved ?" repeated the young lady. Saved from what ? From imprisonment, I suppose you mean." No, from death." "You do not—you cannot—mean that the law would condemn that young girl to the gallows!" If found guilty, that would undoubtedly be her fate." J Miss Fielding turned pale. She is nothing but a child, Mr. Cavendish That will make no difference, I fear. In other States the youth of the offender has not mitigated his punishment. I would not pain vou by alarming you needlessly, but since you propose visiting the prisoner, I tell you plainly what may be her fate that you may not encourage any false hopes in her mind should the case frO against her."

CHAIRMANSHIP RHYL COMMISSIONERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. SIR,- The question of who shall be the Chair- man of the Commissioners for the coming year, appears to be exercising the public mind, various names have been mentioned. Seeing the material which comprises the present Commissioners it is all important that they should be presided over by a gentleman, who has not only a thorough knowledge of his colleagues, but from his social and commercial position and long experitnee on the Board, knowing its standing orders and bye- laws, shall command the respect of the Board generally. Who fulfils all these requirements, Echo says; .Mr Commissioner R. D. Roberts (Mwrog).js I believe he is one of the oldest members, and as one having some real estate in Rhyl, I shall be glad to see him elected. He has been ever to the front in all matters that have been beneficial to the town. As a poet, his writings have been accepted and acknowledged on more than one occasion by Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales. I know he has his enemies, but what public spirited man worthy of the name, has not for once, let prejudice be put aside, and elect him to the Chair,—Yours, &c., April 24th, 1889. OBSERVER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. SIR,-I learn that there are several aspirants for the chair this year. No doubt Mr William Williams is qualified as a fit and proper person to fill this important office. Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog) is also named. He has done much for Rhyl, and is a man of undoubted abilities worthy of the post. Mr Llewelyn Lloyd is a stem of a good old stock (respectable Rhylites), a hopeful young member, but rather juvenile and inex- perienced to rule practical old hands, and to pass I the chair in front of them. Yet his time is coming, and perhaps etiquette and courtesy will guide the young member to give way to his able senior colleagues. I hear that the Board will ask Mr Thomas Ellis to take the chair again. There is luck in odd numbers," and I may say, without fear of contradiction, that no Chairman has been more worthy of the compliment of being thrice wel- comed to the chair than Mr Thomas Ellis, and especially so, after the tomplimentary verdict of the ratepayers placing him substantially at the head ot the poll, after all the unneighbourly at- tacks upon him without a reason by the great I am,"—I am, Sir, A RATEPAYER.