Rhyl Journal

Outside Parliament, which since the adjourned session was resumed has so far been notorious for sharp tactics on the part of a disorderly and almost unmanageable section of the Irish par'y, and for a good deal of obstructive-and excepting for that harmless-bi ether by a few Radicals, cur- rent topics of any importance are just now quite rare. In this part of the country, at any rate, the week's work has proceeded un- disturbed by any sensation. Remembering that we live in enterprising times, when business and other concerns must forge ahead either by fair means or (alas) foul, the comparative quietude of the past few days is a matter on which the town and district may be congratulated. This week the local news hunter, in the search for something palatable, if not spicy, for readers of week- end papers, has been driven to make capital out of the meetings of Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council and other small local governing bodies. A beginning may be made by subjecting the deeds and misdeeds of the Council to the fierce light of editorial criticism, the result of which is that symptoms not alto- gether favourable to the town's good manage- ment are revealed. Allowance has to be duly made for the fact that the present. Chairman is a farmer, but we think it is betraying undue economy when mem- bers of an Urban Council, for want of amore debatable subject, seek to obstruct the carrying out of a proposal that no reasonable body of men would for a moment have thought of taking exception to, and certainly not so far as the expenditure it entailed is concerned. We hold no brief for cyclists or kindred tribes of humanity, who are sufficiently numerous to look after their own interests. But the attitude of the Chair- man and certain of his colleagues in regard to a request made to the Council by the Cyclists' Touring Club was far from com- mendable, and was illustrative of the incon. gruity of straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. This, however, is a policy some- times pursued by the best of Councils, even by Rhyl, so we must not be too hard upon Abergele. Our sympathies certainly are extended to them, or rather to the ratepayers, in connec- tion with road improvement scheme they have been labouring under for the past three years. Such is the conclusion to be drawn from the Local Governmeut Board inquiry at Abergele a week ago. The scheme, we are told, is on the point of completion, and hopes are entertained that when this has become an accomplished fact the ratepayers will have at least something to look upon with the satisfaction born of the knowledge that they did not have to dip into their pockets for the luxury. Only too plainly is the reverse the case with the road itself. We had, however, better dismiss the other idea without further comment, otherwise we may be compelled to deduct I res ions that would at once dispel the illusion-or should it be delusion ? Whether it is believed or not, war mementoes, such as the one Abergele is aspiring to possess, have had to be paid for in a scarcely less direct manner than that employed in maintaining the education of the country. But it may be difficult to convince all people of this fact, just as it has been difficult to drive home to the minds of some,whoarRadicals during theParliamentary recess have been endeavouring to mislead, the truth that for the past half century or more they have contributed by way of rates or taxes to the maintenance of religious education in the majority of the elemtntary schools-a matter which all at once is being objected to by many on conscientious grounds Mcce resuming the work of the session, however, the Government has not been slow, to refute many of the false interpretations on the Education Bill. The tact is the opponents of the bill overdid the agitation against it, and that a reaction has set in is proved by the silence in Parliament of those who protested against it most loudly in the constituencies. The result of the Devonport election is also proof of this. Unconsciously, not conscientiously at any rate, we have wandered from the municipal sphere into the sometimes stormy region of politics, and ere we are overtaken by the critic who is ever ready to ensnare the unwary, we hasten back to the fold Alluring as politics may be, they ought to be tabooed when questions of local government are concerned. The careless and inefficient management of big schemes involving large outlays of public money usually results in increased rates, and is in many instances the outcome of Council elections ran on political principles. Municipal elections under such circumstances have been described as a curse to the towns concerned, and such language is none too strong. The business of ratepayers should be not the selection of a candidate whose chief qualification is that he is a Liberal or a Conservative, but to see that they get full value for their money by en- trusting their affairs to those who are best fitted and qualified by business experience to control them. A smattering of politics may be all very well as part of one's accomplishments. But the men most required on Town Councils and other public bodies are those who have a thorough grasp of financial affairs—not men who perhaps, never in their lives have spent at one time more than a fiver, and whose grammar is as imperfect as their knowledge of politics, if not worse. In Rhyl the management of the town's affairs in more departments than one has not been above criticism, but we are hopeful that this year's lesson has awakened the ratepayers to a sense of their responsi- bility. By the abdication of the Chairman of the Rhuddlan Parish Council we have this week seen the effects of the bad example set at the last meeting of the Rhyl Council, when one of the members, who imagined he had a grievance, turned his back upon his colleagues, and left the room. The actions of both of these gentlemen as representatives on public bodies were certainly lacking in dignity, and betrayed a disposition that ill becomes anyone who aspires to serve his fellow ratepayers. Thin-skinnedness on the part of members of a local authority is even more to be deprecated than politics, though in the long run it is, with few exceptions, a complaint that is cured by experience.

ST. ASAPH Musioal Items. The last issue of the "Musical News" states fhat "among tILe works to be produced in St. Asaph Cathedral during the winter under the con- ductorship of Mr WE Belcher are 'Last Judg- ment,' Bach's Christmas Oratorio,' 'St. Matthew Passion Music,' and Dvorak's 'Stabat Mater.' Spohr's Last Judgment is already being rehear- sed, and it is hoped to present it to the public before Christmas. We understand that the class, which meets every Tuesday evening, is not confined to any one denomination, but is open to all who have a voice and mind for music. This being the case the class should lack nothing <*s far as numbers yre concerned, and certainly Mr Belcher deserves the support of all who take any interest in music. Temperance Meeting. On Tuesday night, under the auspices of the lo(;Al branch of the C.E.T.S., a public meeting was held in the National School. Dr Bowen Davies pre- sided, and the chief speaker was the Rev J Hamer Lewis. Volunteer Glee Party. The glee party, formed previous to the summer encampment, in connection with the St Asaph Volunteers is to be continued through the winter months,under the conductorship of Mr C W Slater, principal bass at the Cathedral. Weekly rehearsals have already been decided, upon, and the N.C. officers of the Company, together with the con- ductor, and Mr G 0 Williams (secretary) have been formed into a committee of management. Cathedral Service List. Sunday, Oct 26 (22nd after Trinity)-Il, Matins, service, Lloyd in E flat; anthem, "Ponder mv words (Colborne). 3-30, service, Faning in Co; anthem, 0 Lord, Thou hast searched me out" (Croft). Tuesday (St Simon and St Jude)-11-30, service, Hopkins in F anthem, Happy and Blest" (lendelssohn). Thursday-I 1-30, service, Whitfeld in E anthem, Be merciful" (Syden- ham). Saturday (All Saints' Day)—11-30, service, Kempton in B flat; anthem, "Whati are these?" (Stainer). 5-15, anthem, "And lo, a mighty host" (Spohr)

MARRIAGE. Oct 18th, in the Parish of Marylebone, London, Caroline Isabel, eldest daughter of Caroline and the late Allen Emerson Francis, bank manager, Newtown, to Richard J Hartford, son of the late General Hartford, New York. DEATHS. Oct 16, at 10 Brickfield Cottages, Rhuddlan, Elizabeth Owens, aged 71 years. Oct 22, at Lower Street, St Asaph, Jemima Roberts, aged 82 years. Oct 22, at Marian Cottages, Cwm, Thomas Pierce, aged 35 years. On the 21st inst., Thomas Peake, of The Nash' Rhyl, younger son of the late Thomas Peake, of Brampton Lodge, Newcastle-under-Lyme. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of William Furber, The Old Storehouse, High St., Rhyl. Died October 19th 1896, age 79. 'Does yno neb yn glaf, Mae yno'n haf o hyd, Yn nghwmni'r addfwyn Oen, 0 boenybyd. E. A. D.

At Devonport on Wednesday, Mr John Lockie, Conservative, was elcted to fill the Parliamentary vacancy caused by the death of Mr E J C Morton, Radical. Mr Lookie's opponent was the Hon. T. A. Brassey, and the voting was—Lockie 3,785, Brassey 3,757—majority 28. This means a gain of a seat for the Government, the aggregate Liberal majority at the general election being 312.

UUSSIP. UUSSIP. Sir Charles McLaren, M.P., was one of the speakers at an open-air demonstration against the Education Bill held at Leicester on Monday night. During the past fortnight Mr Robert Hughes, consulting surveyor, has been on a bed of sickness; but he is now, we are glad to say, recovering. During the past few days there have been some delightfully high tides at Rhyl, and they were apparently much enjoyed by those persons who are still visiting the town. At Buckingham Palace the King presented Major Llewelyn Atcherley, of the Army Service Corps, with his Majesty's new South Africa medal and also with the Queen's South Africa medal. Parcel post delivery in Rhyl commences at 7 a. m Our office is within a stone's throw of the Post Office and we get our parcels delivered two hours and a half after 7 o'clock Is any comment necessary ? Mr Samuel Smith is still, we regret, on the sick list but he is wary. Mr Smith has been advised "not to attend Parliament during the session except when there is an urgent necessity." Rather premature. An Abergele paper last week stated that the first sod of the new reservoir at Llannefydd was cut on the previous Thursday. The weather after all appears to have blighted the prospects of any ceremonial inauguration of the scheme. The Pleasant Saturday Evening" entertain- ments will be commenced to-morrow, and Coun- cillor Tilhy will preside over the first of the series. An attractive programme has been prepared. Last winter these gatherings, being excellently managed, were a great success. Some fire lighters in the mornings are evidently in the habit of using paraffin to make their fires burn." The smell of paraffin is reeking in some parts of the town, and it is almost as objection- able as the stink of the fried-fish shops, which appears to permeate a great portion of the best business part of the town. The work of cleaning and painting St Thomas' Church is practically completed, and the services will be re-commenced there on Sunday, when also the Wplsh congregation will return to the Parish Church. The Ven Ll Wynne Jones, Archdeacon of Wrexham. will be the preacher in the evening at St Thomas'. Mr Herbert Lewis, though still under medical advice, has deemed it his duty to attend the House 1 of Commons for the education debates. He might have well spared himself. There is nothing lack- ing in the loquacity of the House of Commons although some of the members, who are roaring bulls in their constituencies, are like calves in the House. How welcome was the sound of a band in the streets of Rhyl on Friday last. This was the Herr DeMersey Band, paying its first winter visit to Rhyl, and being welcomed as old friends. We are not going to discuss the band question," but we will venture to hope that the Council will make no hasty decision for next summer's arrangements. Surely the time has arrived when churches and chapels should be warmed for Sunday assemblies. Last Sunday a man was observed coming out of one of these places with his teeth chattering. I am going to look for a warmer place," he said to the doorkeeper. "Ah, he replied, "I thought the preacher was alluding to you as being on the way there." The fees paid for visiting Eaton Hall and gardens have this year amounted to 9975, and of this sum the Duke of Westminster has kindly allotted £50 to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, E30 to the Men's Home, and JE30 to the Women's Home, at Rhyl.

PRESTATYN. Liberal Club Literary Society. The Literary Society \n connection with the Prestatyn Liberal Club, which a winter or two ago proved a very popular institution, is this year being revived, and a good session is being looked forward to, "Bardell v. Pickwick" being one of the nights arranged at an early date. Messrs T R Roberts and W Thomas have been appointed joint hon. secretaries to the society. Choral Society. The winter session in connection with the above commenced on Wednesday evening, when the members assembled in the Avenue Congregational Chapel for a rehearsal of Mendelssohn's St Paul," the work chosen for the session. The Society has for conductor Mr G W Jones, while Mr 0 Proffit continues to discharge the duties of secretary. Church Council. A meeting of the Prestatyn Church Council was held on Monday, when the Vicar (Rev. 0 J Davies) introduced to the members present Mr Prothero, the architect appointed to draft the alterations it is proposed to carry out at an 6arly date in connec- tion with the Parish Church. Together they visited the church, and the suggested improvements having been discussed, the Council are now awaiting the architect's report.

LLANDDULAS. Sir Alfred L Jones has definitely declined the invitation to contest the Carmarthen Boroughs as a Liberal Unionist at the next election. Business engagements, he says, wouid prevent his attend- ing to Parliamentary duties. The Churoh. The Rector is now spending his holidays in the Canary Islands, and on Sunday last the services were taken by the Rev E M Richards, of Rhyl. The Churchyard Trees. One day recently some branches of the church- yard trees were deliberately cut off. The affair has caused considerable indignation, and probably we shall hear more about it.

LLANDUDNO. Police Court. At this court, on Monday, a cabman named William Williams was fined 10s. and costs for importuning persons on the Promenade to engage his carriage. Mr R. S. Chamberlain prosecuted as solicitor to the Council, and the defendant did not appear.—The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Poter) called the attention of the Bench to a case heard at the last meeting, and adjourned to that sitting. It was the summons issued at the instance of Mr W. Judge, Supervisor of In- land Revenue, Rhyl, against Robert Welch, of Alexandra Road, Llandudno, for keeping a dog without a license. On the understanding that the defendant would take out a license and pay the Court fees, the Bench decided to dismiss the case, but it was adjourned to see that the conditions were carried out. It appeared, however, that neither condition had been complied with, and defendant did not appear to give any explanation. The Chairman said the Bench thought the conduct of the defen- dant very contumacious, and they fined him 40s. and costs or, a month's imprisonment.

At Llandudno the workmen's dwellings question has run mad. Twenty-eight new houses are now in course of construction by the Council, to be let at 5s, 10s, and 12s 6d per week. Several members at Tuesday's meeting expressed their astonishment at the expectation that workmen would pay £ 30 a vear each in rent. Mr Owen M Edwards, of Oxford, has opened a fund and appeals for help towards erecting a memo- rial column over the grave, in Llandwrog church- yard, of the late Rev 0 Wynne Jones, the Welsh clergyman and poet, Glasynys." Mr Edwards, in Cymru," asks for suggestions as to the form of the memorial. Glasynys settled that long ago in the words A phan ddirwyno edau 'mywyd, poed y groes uwch ben fy medd." John Rees, a theatrical agent, was in the habit of taking huge hampers about the country, and into these he was in the habit of scooping other people's luggage at railway stations. He was trapped at last, and about 9200 worth of luggage traced to him. At Chester Quarter Sessions he was sent to gaol for 12 months. At the Chester City Sessions, George MOrl i, a respectable looking man, had the same punishment for stealing a Gladstone bag,, he property of a Mr Gerard,and a portmanteau belonging to Mrs Banham,a school mistress travel- ling from Rhyl to Newport. These thefts took place at Chester station. The "Saturday Review" complains that the Church has not "come out in support of the Educa- tion Bill." We don't see much reason why it should. The bill takes away almost, all Churchmen's autho- rity and power in schools which they have built and the buildings which they will be asked to still maintain. We shall not be surprised to find that hundreds of Church schools will be closed upon this bil' becoming law. The trustees can in that event retain the buildings for Church purposes and not allow everything to get out of their hands. As in Wales it is likely that the local education autho- rities will elect objectionable persons to be the minority managers, this conduct will ultimately t cause more Church schools to be closed up.

RHYL PROPERTY MARKET. I Business in the property market is not just now particularly brisk, but a very good opportunity was placed in the way of speculators on Tuesday afternoon at the Alexandra Hotel, where Mr Joseph Williams offered for public competition Naylor's Temperance and Commercial Hotel, being well-known and extensive business premises situate in Queen Street, together with a cottage at the rear, known as No. 6 Sussex Lane. Prior to inviting bids, the Auctioneer, who was supported by a numerous company, commented on the advantages of these premises and their central situation in one of the leading thoroughfares of the town. In the immediate vicinity, he said, some very attractive improvements had been carried out, which made the position of the property for restaurant and hotel purposes an excellent one. As such the hotel had been successful in the past, and he believed that with smart and energetic management it could again be made a very successful concern. Property in Rhyl was just now at its lowest value, and though the market was quiet at present, he thought this was a fine oppor- tunity for investors. He was satisfied that a great impetus would be given to the value of property within the next twelve months, thanks to the progress of the town generally, and the enterprise of the Rhyl Arcade Syndicate in particular, who were doing so much to cater for the requirements of visitors and were spending a great deal in adver- tising the town. Mr Williams also mentioned that there was every probability of securing for next season a regular steamboat service between Rhyl and other towns through the construction of a jetty at Foryd, and that at no very distant date there was the possibility of the light railway scheme being an accomplished fact. These signs augured well for the future of the town, and indi- cated that the present was the most favourable for speculators. Concluding, he stated that the income of the property about to be offered was nearly f60 a year.—Mr Richard Jones started the bidding at E600, and by fifties the sum of £ 850 was reached, at which figure the property was withdrawn. We understand that further offers have since been made to Mr Williams, and doubtless at an early date the property will be realised.

THE RHYL GILCHRIST LECTURES- The first of the course will be given next Tuesday, on a very interesting subject, viz "Whales and Whale Fishing," by a very able lecturer, of whom the following has been said in the "Pall Mall Gazette" "Literature," said Stevenson, drags with wide net," and Mr Frank T Bullen is busy provir,g that it can take in whales. Mr Bullen, for the matter of that, is rather like a character of Stevenson's. He went to sea at twelve, with merely the rudiments of education, and at sea he remained for fifteen or twenty years, learning in the first, place how to observe and in the second how to record his observations. I heard Mr Bullen lecture the other day, and it was thrilling the limelight view of a sperm whale swallowing a gigantic octopus was a sight-well, not to dream of if you could help it. He has the most mal vellous material, and he uses it right well."

THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING TO BE CALLED. A meeting of the Executive of the above was held on Tuesday evening, Mr P J Ashfield pre. siding. The Secretary (Mr Holbeche) reported that Mr E H Williams would next year kindly give an entertainment in aid of the funds. He also pro- duced current accounts, which were passed, the chief item being £28, representing various bills for posting the pictorial posters of Bracing Rhyl" in various centrea last spring. Altogether £ 61 had been paid into the bank, and there were promises of about five guineas yet unredeemed. Indepen- dent of the last item, the accounts now would just balance. The members considered that this was satisfactory, but it was thought that to work the Association energetically, more money should be subscribed. Plans for next year will soon have to be discussed and so as to give the townspeople in general a voice in the matter, it was decided to convene a public meeting, fixed for the 12th prox., at which suggestions can be made, and when the committee will give an account of what has been done in the past, it being the committee's desire to take the public into its confidenca most fully. Mr Ashfield promised to get up an enter- tainment in aid of the funds. Instructions were given the Secretary to communicate Rhyl's advan- tages to promoters of excursions,and to loan a large number of lantern slides, made by Mr Ernest Jones, depicting Rhyl scenes, with the view of advertising the town.

WAENTST. ASAPH. Parish Counoil. A meeting of this authority was held on Thurs- day, the 16th inst., when there were present Messrs T Smallwood (chairman), Hugh Davies, Thos. Jones, John Parry, Isaac Williams, Peter Williams, and T F Roberts (clerk). Reference was made to the disposal by the St. Asaph (Flint) Rural District Council of the property acquired by them at Waen for the purpose of a smallpox hos- pital, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Smallwood for the exertions he had made to secure its removal, which had been so much desired by the parishioners; at the same time a resolution was passed expressing thanks t, Sir Everard Cayley, the purchaser, and Major Birch (his agent) for having concluded negotiations with the Rural District Council in the matter. The village water supply was discussed at some length, but the matter was left open.

RHUDDLAN. The Day Sohools. A statement of the income and expenditure for the year ending Dec 31, 1901, has been printed. There are 81 subscribers, the total subscriptions amounting to f57 10s 5d, and the total receipts to E324 2s 2d, whilst the expenditure is E341 10s 7Ad, thus leaving a deficit of fl7 8s 51d. The sum of JE206 16s lOd was paid in teachers' salaries. If the cost of administration were added, as is the case in board schools, the amount would be con- siderable, but this duty is performed by the Vicar. It is in this department that the voluntary schools save so much to the ratepayers, and this item will continue to he saved to the rates under the new bill. The cost of administration might justly be added to that of allowing the use of the school buildings rent free, keeping them in repair, and making any necessary alterations, for the privilege of being allowed to teach the scrip- tures in the schools. The Parish Churoh. The services at the Parish Church on Sunday will be in English, and will have a special reference to the thanksgiving of the King for his recovery. The anthem I was glad when they said unto me" (Sir G C Elvey) will be rendered by the choir. Harvest Thanksgiving. The Nonconformists of the town held their thanksgiving services for the harvest on Wednes- day night and yesterday (Thursday), with prayer meetings at the Congregational, Wesleyan, Baptist, and Calvinistic Methodist Chapels, the preacher at the latter place in the evening being the Rev E Humphreys, of Rhyl. There were good congrega- tions at all the meetings.

"A Perpetual Source of Trouble." TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. SIR, Referring to your issue of Saturday last I find that a certain property has been sold. It is des- cribed as being situated in Bodfor Street. That is, of course, a mistake, and should have been Bed- ford Street. This news having gone forth to many non-residents who are interested in the value of property in Rhyl is more important than it at first sight appears to be. The similarity of names is a perpetual source of trouble and calls for the con- sideration of the Council as to the desirability of changing the name of << Bodfor" Street to Queen Street, as it now forms a leontinuoues line from the station to the Parade. It would involve the re-numbering of the present Queen St which I understand some of the occupants are anxious to have done. A few years ago I sent to the Council a petition signed by numerous persons interested asking them to consider the matter,but the subject was allowed to drop through want of support by some of our representatives. With this reminder I hope the Council will now complete the improvement which they have already made in this important thoroughfare.—I am, sir, yours truly, T. M. DAVIES. =--

A correspondent states that now when bacon and hams are so dear, owing to the scarcity of American hogs, it would well repay. farmers to turn their attention again to the rearing of pigs. Fruit of all kinds is scarce, and the prices of all jams are going up. In fact the demand cannot be supplied by the large manufacturers. It is greatly to be regretted that farmer scannot be got out of the old ruck of depending upon grain growing and cattle rearing. They do not, in Wales at any rate, keep abreast of the times," and make a real study of their interests. I

THE HOUSEHOLD. THE CARE OF GLOVES. I The girl or woman who lias no extra glove- money, and no admiring swain to supply unlimited pairs, the following hints may be helpful:— Firstly, in regard to purchase There is no real economy in buying cheap gloves at bargain counters. Reputable houses can always com- mand fair prices for their goods, and their customers will always be honourably dealt with. Secondly, after buying, the next step is putting on the gloves properly. Do not drag and jerk at them as if you were trying to catch a train. Take plenty of time, and, as a pre- liminary, shake a little powder into the glove. Hold your elbow firmly on the table, and your hand upright, the thumb being at right angles to the palm, before you draw the glove over your hand. Be careful not to twist the fingers and the outer seam, and do not insert the thumb till the tingers have been carefully fitted. The seam at the Lop of the thumb should be in line with the middle of the thumb-nail. The second button should always be tastened first. Thirdly, the mending: As soon as a hole appears, no matter how small, mend it. Takti up only the inside, of the kid with a small, sharp glove needle, whicii is not difficult; care- fully draw together the sides of the hole, and always cut the cotton or silk instead of break- ing it. To patch a glove, put underneath the hole a small bit of kid exactly to match, and neatly oversew the hole all round on to it, with the exact shade of cotton or silk. Turn the part inside out, trim the patch either round or square, and liem it down on the inside kid, being careful not to take the stitches through. The patches will be almost invisible. Button holes may be repaired by undoing part of the tiny binding and replacing it neatly. Fourthly, home cleaning and dyeing of gloves: Clean white kid or suede gloves by a gentle rubbing with pumice-stone powder, or brush them with benzoline and hang them in the air. The cleaning with benzoline must never be done near a fire or light. Another way is to put them on the hands and wash them in a basin containing spirits of turpen- tine. White gloves may be dyed a pretty tan by wetting them in an infusion of saffron and water, which has been boiled and left to stand over uight. If a delicate shade of light brown be desired dip them in strong coffee. Fifthly: Do not throw away old kid gloves. The fingers should be kept for finger stalls, and the backs cut into squares for patching. These may all be kept in a special little bag attached to a glove mender." WHEN YOU ARE BADLY BRUISED fcy a falling object, or pinched in a door or window, put the affected part immediately into water as hot as you can bear it. In a few moments change it for hotter, and keep it in water at least a quarter of an hour. If the foot is bruised take off the shoe and stocking, and immerse it in hot water from fifteen to twenty minutes, adding more hot water con- stantly. THE CARE OF SPECTACLES. An experienced oculist says that a great many people injure their eyesight by not keep- ing their glasses bright and highly polished They allow dust and perspiration to accumu-. late upon them, then they are dim and semi- opaque, and the eyes are strained with trying to look through them. It is not an easy matter to keep glasses in perfect order, especially in warm weather, and just what is best to clean them with has long been an unsettled question. Another lady, who must be very particular about her glasses, keeps handy bits of fine old linen and Japanese silk, thoroughly washed and rinsed in clear water, and ironed, and pro- nounces them in every way better than any- thing she has ever tried. The ordinary pocket- handkerchief being not a practical glass cleaner, these suggestions are given for what they are wort4. REMEMBER THIS WHEN PUTTING ASIDE WINTER CLOTHES. Clothes, when laid by for a time, especially those of a heavy kind, acquire an unpleasant odour, which requires considerable exposure to the air before it can be got rid of. This will be entirely prevented by laying recently-made charcoal between the folds of the garment. Wrap the charcoal in thin calico or paper, and even when the smell already exists in the clothes this will take it away. AVOID EXTREMES. Subjecting children to extremes of tempera- ture is a common cause of their taking cold. It does not seem to be generally understood that colds can be caught by going suddenly from a very cold temperature that has chilled the body, into a very warm room; but this is the case. A child who has been out in very severe weather, and who is chilled through, should not be taken directly to the fire, but be kept away from it until he has been in the room for awhile, and the extreme chilliness has disappeared. GOOD MANNERS. A writer offers several wise suggestions to boys and girls as to the manners which mark them. Rise and offer your seat to an older person at once, and never lounge on the sofa or take the easiest chair i'\ hile there are those whose age gives them a better claim to them. Always be polite, respectful, and modest in your demeanour to everyone, especially your superiors. Never stare people in the face. If you are talking with anyone, it is proper to look at them eye to eye with a cheerful, digni- fied assurance; but to stare at anyone as if you saw something peculiar about him is exceed- ingly rude and impolite. Be gentle and quiet in your movements. It you are a young man just commencing a busi ness career, good manners will be indispensable to your success. BOW-LEGGED CHILDREN. Those who are in charge of children cannot be too strongly warned of the evil of allowing them to walk very young. The bones of e young child's leg are soft, half cartilaginous and very easily bent. Many people who urge children to walk prematurely are responsible for lasting injury. Long before soft bonei ought to have any strain put upon them, 0118 sees these poor infants made to stand or walk, and by the time they are two years old they have to be put in irons. One often sees sail and permanent deformities produced in this way; indeed, amongst our poorer neighbours it really is quite the exception to see an infant with properly straight legs. When children are a year old they should he encouraged to creep, but not to walk, till after eighteen months. Much may be done to straighten these little bent limbs by rubbing them with the hands, and trying to bend them very slightly in a contrary direction. Where children of over two years old have decidedly Bent, legs, they should be taken to a hosnitai. IF or a good surgeon, for advice. With the sup- port of irons, bow legs in little children are, to a great extent, curable. A KITCHEN HINT. When cooking onions, set a little vinegar in a jar on the stove, and let it, boil up. This will stop the disagreeable odour of the strong vegetable from going through the house. GOOD SLEEP IS NECESSARY for health; those who cannot procure it easily will often find a sedative thus: Rise from the bed, put on a warm wrapper, open a window, and breathe in long, deep, regular draughts of air. While this treatment is being carried out throw off the bedclothes so that, the uiattre.-s can air thoroughly. A little light food such as a biscuit and milic will also Ilelp to produce lleep after this treatment. Matting which has become dirty in use may be cleansed by washing on hoth sides with hot Salt water and drying 0111. of doors.

GWAENYSGOR. A harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Parish Church on Friday evening, the 17th inst. The sermon was preached by the Rev D Williams, Llanvnvs. Gifts of corn, fruit and flowers were sent by Miss Mortimer. Golden Grove; Mr Ralli, Mrs Jones, Gop; Mr J Roberts, Ty-yn-y-caeau; Messrs E Roberts, and T PH Carroll (wardens). The church was tastefully decorated by Mrs Jones, Gop; Mra Parry, and Miss Lewis,

GREENFIELD. Another Success. At the test concert held on Wednesday even- ing at Greenfield, Holywell, the first prize and a medal for the solo singing was won by Miss Gertrude Humphreys, of Rhyl, there being nine competitors.

BODELWYDDAN. A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday, Sir W Grenville Williams presiding, but no business of public interest was transacted.

RHYL DISTRICT. I For "Home-made Bread' and Confectionery, you can't do better han call at JONES BROS', Liverpool House, Prestatyn. JONES BROS, Prestatyn, still ead with the Challenge Blend Tea," and are unsurpassed with their Bread and Cakes. HATWOOD'S, 35 Queen Street, Rhyl.—For Fishing Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies from 1/- dozen. The oldest Fishing Tackle dealers in Wales established over 40 years. Fifty gross of choice Flies choose from at Hatwood's. THE HALF-YEARLY SALE at Commerce House Cash Drapery Establishment commences on Saturday, Sept. 20th, for 14 days only. We respectfully solicit your patronage and recommendation as heretofore. Great concession in prices all round.—Hubbard's, 24 and 25 Wellington Road, Rhyl. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE J OsKPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P is the most brilliant Statesman of the day, and KKTO SILVER PLATE POLISH quite eclipses all other polishes. Keto can be obtained from all high-class grocers, or large sample Bottle for six stamps from the Keto Manu- acturing Company, 26. Union Street, Liverpool. FOR 14 DAYS ONLY—Genuine Reduction in prices all round at Hubbard's, The Cash Drapery Establishment, 24 and ü Wellington Road, commencing tifiturd ay, oept 20th. We will make it worth your while to pay us a visi WALL PAPER. WALL PAPER.—R. KERFOOT HUGHES, Ironmonger, has just received his first consign- ment of Wall Paper for the coming season, at very low prices. An inspection invited. Only one brand of Burning Oil kept, which can always be relied on—"THE RuYAL DAYLIGHT OIL." Delivered free in any quantity. PING-PONG every evening at the GROSVENOR HOTEL. ARCADE BAZAAR, Wellington Road. Christmas Club can be joined at anytime. Children paying in contributions at any time can have them saved tip for Christmas presents. Postal Improvements. On and after Monday, the 20th inst., letters for Ireland can be posted up to 12-30 a.m. By this alteration a later posting by three hours is secured. Letter boxes have been erected at The Grove, Bodfari, and at Caerllo, near Hafodunos, Lla n- gerniew. Death. We record this week the death of Mr T Peake, The Nash, The Grove, who died at Cheltenham in the early part of the week. Mr Peake came to reside in Rhyl, with health shattered, some years ago. Here he rallied and was generally able to go about. The deceased was a liberal and cheerful contributor to religious and charitable funds. The Speed of Motor Cars. A number of local authorities in Flintshire (says the "Manchester Guardian") have recently forwarded resolutions to the County Council asking them to deal with the question of motor cars and cycles, which at present rush along the roads at speeds almost rivalling those of railway trains, constituting a standing danger and menace to the public safety. Although under the Light Locomotives Act the owners of vehicles are limited to a speed of twelve miles, the usual speed in Flintshire is nearly double that figure. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting of the County Council. Property Sale. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns of an important property sale to be held on Tuesday next, the 28th inst, by Mr Joseph Williams, on which occasion very valuable free- hold properties will be put up for competition, comprising No 35 High Street (extensive business premises and dwelling house sombined) and a cottage at the rear, the whole containing an area of 272 square yards. The central situation of these premises should command a high figure in the market, and warrant a good attendance at the Alexandra Hotel next Tuesday. Tonic Sol-fa Instruction. As will be seen from our advertising columns, and elementary class for systematic instruction is to be commenced at Christ Church Lecture Hall on Wednesday next, and we are asked to state that the class is :entirely open and undenomina- tional. The fee is only nominal, and the members will be trained in all the requirements for the certificates of the Tonic Sol-fa College. Something of this sort has been wanted in Rhyl, and any adults and young people who join will be able to spend a most pleasant and instructive evening once a week. The hon. sec. will be pleased to receive the names of any who would like informa- tion. County School. We are pleased to hear of the excellent report our County School had after the recent annual examination in connection with the Welsh Central Board-a report that will compare verv favourably with any school in Wales. Three honours certificates were obtained, with nine dis- tinctions, and the twenty-two certificates won fifty distinctions. Two passed the Welsh Matri- culation and two were qualified in four subjects. The two best county scholarships came to this school, f35 and !.30 for three years, and the highest entrance scholarship at Lampeter College was awarded to Arnold Jones, from this school. A 910 scholarship at the University College of North Wales, Bangor, a £10 scholarship of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and a £ 15 scholarship at the College, Llandovery, all tenable for three years, were also gainad by pupils from this school. Billiard League Meeting. The annual meeting of the Flintshire Constitu- tional Clubs' Billiard League was held on Monday at the Alexandra Hotel. Rhyl, when there were present Messrs W Hughes (Flint), in the chair, W Conwy Bell, J 0 Hughes and H M Chadwick (Rhuddlan), J R Tickle (Prestatyn), W H Lloyd, (Connah's Quay), and T J Scott (Prestatyn) hon. secretary. The statement of accounts, showing a balance on the right side, was presented and adopted. Colonel Howard, C.B.. was re-elected president, and the presidents of the various clubs in the League were again appointed vice-presidents, while Mr Scott was re-elected hon. secretary and treasurer, a hearty vote of thanks being accorded him for past services. The rules formed the sub- ject of a discussion, but they were passed without amendment. It wasjreported that Connah's Quay had re-entered the League after absence from the competition for two successive seasons, so that the present strength is six clubs, including St. Asaph and Mold, It is hoped to commence a series of matches in the course of a week or so. He died far from his Native Land. Just a year ago, on Sept. 25, Rev RhysWilliams, a young Welsh clergyman of great promise, arrived at Boutherville, Rainy River district, having been sent out by the English Presbyterian Missionary Society to take charge of the mission at that place On the anniversary of his arrival at the little mission town death removed him from the sphere of his humane endeavours, as he passed away last Thursday at the General Hospital in Winnipeg, after enduring since May last an illness which was induced by hardships undergone while a mission- ary in India before coming to this country. He was a native of Rhyl,North Wales, and was exceed- ingly popular among the residents of the district where he labored as a missionary. He leaves to mourn their bereavement a wife and a little daugh- ter about three year old. The funeral, which was held yesterday afternoon from Thompson's under- taking parlors, was jointly in charge of the Winnipeg Presbytery and St. David's Society. The services at the undertakings were conducted by Rev. Dr Duval and Principal Patrick, of Manitoba College. Prof. Rhys Thomas, of Knox Church, led in singing the well known Welsh I hymn "Bydd Myrdd a Ryfeddodau," at the grave in Kildonan cemetery, where the body was laid at rest Rev. R C Gordon conducted a short service. The pallbearers were J J Roberts, president of St. David's Society, Owen Davis, vice-president, H E Jones, secretary: G Howells, G Jones and Mr Williams.—"The Winnipeg Daily Tribune." Alleged Theft of a Sovereign. At the Town Hall on Saturday, before Mr W Elwy Williams, Joseph William Jones (16), 12 Rosehill Terrace, Millbank, was charged with having stolen on the previous day a sovereign belonging to Messrs Evans and Co, accountants and agents, Queen Street.-John T D Evans, the manager of the firm, stated that on Friday after- noon he gave accused, who was an office boy in their employ, a sovereign enclosed in a sealed letter, at the same time directing him to take it to Messrs Parrs' Bank. In about five minutes the, boy returned and stated that Mr Johnson, the manager, upon opening me letter found nothing else inside. Witness put several questions to the boy, but he insisted that he knew nothing of the missing sovereign, and eventually information was given to the police.—P.S. McWalter proved having interviewed the accused at Messrs Evans and Co's office that morning. Accused said he took the letter to the bank, but at first denied that he had any knowledge of its contents. Later in the day he admitted having taken the sovereign, and told witness he had hidden it by the Church Schools. Witness accompanied the boy to the place indicated, but after pretending to look for it accused said someone must have taken it away. Subsequently he admitted that he had given 13s to another boy and that he spent the remainder on Friday night. He also told witness that he got a boy to change the sovereign for him at the Post Office, telling him he had found it near the bank. —Accused was remanded until Tuesday next, bail being allowed. Here They Come. This week Mr F J Gamlin, solicitor, has filed petitions in bankruptcy touching the affairs of Mr JO Clarke, saddler, Prestatyn Mr Ch. Nay lor 21 Queen Street, and Mr John Jones, 25 Abbev Street, Rhyl. J Educational. We are asked to state that Mr R J Llewelyn Davies has this month matriculated at Durham University. He read classics with Mr Wplsh B. A., Water Street. l8h' Now Auctioneer. Mr Ch. Hatwood who has lived in Rhyl almost all his lifetime, and who is so well-known here, will obtain the full confidence of the public in his new vocation. In another column we advertise the first sale by public auction to be conducted by Messrs Hatwood and Co," whose offices are in Snssex Street. The National Society. T ,^6V ™acon .mer Harding, principal of Lichfield Theological College, preached last Sunday at St Thomas' and St John's. The object of his visit was to explain the work of the National Society and enlist the sympathy of Church people. It is hoped that his visit will bear fruit in an increased subscription list. The Queen's Palace. There is an excellent company of varieties at the above place of amusement this week. Reed and Lerne as patter comedians, and Marie Weston, comedienne and danseuse, are first-rate entertainers in the vocal line; and in other departments Torado, the wire walker, and the Mozondos, whose barrel jumping eccentricities form about the strongest feature of the programme, have proved themselves great favourites. Kathleen Raye is also deserving °! .^?en'0D as a burlesque actress of no ordinary ability. Intervals are of course afforded for danc- ing to the accompaniment of delightful selections of music discoursed by a well-balanced orchestra under the conductorship of Mr Charles Swann. Christ Church Culld. The first meeting of the above was held last evening (Thursday), in the form ot a social evening, kindly given by Mrs Ingham and Mrs Lawrence. The evening was a most successful one, the room being practically filled with visitors. The follow- ing programme was rendered, the artistes aquitting themselves in a most admirable manner Pianoforte duet, "Il Corncolo," Miss Fanny and Master B Cheetham solo, "The fountain," Miss Alger; solo "Shall I, wasting in despair?" Mr Sarson; solo, Love's old sweet song," Miss Bella McEwen violin solo, Broken Melody," Mrs Bevan (encore) recitation, The Diamond Wedding," Miss Embry. Refreshments were then served, after which there was a hat-trimrring competition for gentlemen, the prize for which was won by Mr F H Samuels, and a pencil sharpening competition won by Miss Maud Williams. These competitions were an immense fund of amusement for the company. After an exciting game of musical chairs, a most enjoyable evening was ter- minated by the singing of the National anthem. The meeting on Thursday next will be a devotional evening, conducted by the Rev E E Ingham, the subject being "God as revealed in nature." All j are invited. Freemasonry: Caradoc Lodge, No. 1674. I The installation festival of this lodge was held at the Masonio Hall, Market Street, on Monday, the 20th inst. when Bro Fred Wallis was installed as W.M. There was a good muster of members of the lodge. The visitors present were Bros. Robert Morris, S. W., 1477 0 Lunt, J. W., 1477 W Bro T S Adams, P.M., 1477, P.P.G.S.B.; Bros E E Manley, J.D. 1477 Rev B Hayward Browne, 425, P.G.Ch., Cheshire I.G., 1143; J T Morgan, S.D. 1336 J C Pennington, 1231 W Bro T H Summerhill, P.M. 1143, P.P.G.D.C.; W Bro S R Johnson, W M. 1336 Bros W E Johnson, S.W. 1336; A Rhydwen Jones, J.D. 755 C H Austin, 1384; G H Chadwick, 2793; E Bevington, 1143. The W.M. Bro. W Gallon had the assistance ot W. Bro F J Gamlin, W. Bro J H Ellis and W. Beo K McEwen, P.M's. in the ceremony of instal- ling his successor, who appointed and invested his officers as follows, VV. Bro W Walton, I.P.M., Bro F Geary, S. VV., Bro Thos. Houghton, J. W., W. Bro Rev LI Nicholas, P.M., P.P.G.Ch.; Ch. W. Bro H A Steer, P.Z., P.M., P.P.G.J. W.,Trea.; W. Bro K McEwen, P.M., P.P.G.S.D., See.; Bro James Evans, S.D.; Bro R J Hughes J.D. W Bro F J Gamlin, P.M., P.P.G.D.C., D.C.; Bro H Hasel- den, Ort.; Bro L G Hall, I.G.; Bro J A Lang, S.S.; Bro F H Hughes, Tyler. • Before Lodge was closed the I.P. M. presented his portrait to the Lodge. The newly installed W.M. theo on behalt of the Lodge presented W. Bro Walton with a beautiful P.M's.' Jewel as a token of appreciation of the manner in which he conducted the business of the Lodge during his year of office. The Brethren sub- sequently repaired to the Westminster Hotel, where the banquet was served by Bro J A Lang in his usual satisfactory manner, the W.M. presiding. The usual loyal and masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured. The following Brothers con- tributed to the harmony of the evening W. Bros W Walton, F J Gamlin and T D Adams, Bros T Houghton, James Evans and J W Forbes, and H Haselden accompanist. Carmel Chapel. A very successful tea and concert were held ob Carmel Welsh Congregational Chapel, Queen St last evening (Thursday). The tea was kindly given by Mr R Jones, Stanley Park. Miss Lewis, (Princes St,) and Mrs Roose undertook the arrange- ments, and the following ladies ably presided at the tables Mrs Buckhy, Miss Benbow, Miss Evans (Water Street), Miss Jones (Albert Street), Mra Roberts, Miss Roberts, and Miss Williams (Abbey St.), Mrs Williams (Bedford Street) having charge of the kitchen. After the tea a most enjoyable evening was spent under the presidency of Mr R Jones, when the following kindly contributed to the success of the programme, Miss M E Jones. the Misses Myfanwy and Olwen Edwards, Miss Kate Jones, Miss Olwen Lewis, Mies Hughes (Abbey Street, Miss Amos, Mr E Buckley, Master Stanley Roose, Master Buckley, Edward Thomas Jones, and Mr J Amos Jones. At the conclusion of the meeting a cordial vote of thanks was given to Mr R Jones for his kind ness in giving the tea and to all those who had helped to make the evening so en- joyablp.

ABERGELE. Ponsarn Assembly Room.. A series of weekly dancing classes in connection with the above commenced last Thursday evening, the opening gathering being well attended. Mr W R Sutcliffe acted as M.C., he having been ap- pointed to that office for the entire course, while Miss Gandon, of Rhyl, discharged the duties of pianist. The Presbyterian Chapel, Pensarn. Harvest thanksgiving services were conducted in the above place of worship on Sunday last, the preacher being the Rev Mr Morgan, of Banger. I The collections were in aid of the chapel funds, on behalf of which object also a jumble sale was arranged to take place on Wednesday. j Liberality. j The Countess of Dundonald, in memory of her mother, Mrs Bamford Hesketh, has given the I Bishop of St Asaph £ 1,000 for the Diocesan Clergy Suatentation Fund. Bishop of St. Asaph £1,000 for the Diocesan Clergy Suatentation Fund. Police Court. William Williams, an elderly man, described a8 a labourer, was charged yesterday morning, before Mr W T Mason, with being found asleep at two o'clock in the morning in an outhouse at the rear of the Ship Inn. P.C. Ambrose proved the case, and prisoner, who is a native of Abergele and has seen better days, was discharged with a caution. Bible Society. At Abergele Town Hall the annual Bible Society meeting was held on Wednesday night. in the absence ot Mr J Herbert Koberts, M.P., the chair was taken by the Rev Francis Jones, one l of the two vice-presidents, the other being the Rev David Jones (vicar), who also was present and supported the Chairman for the evening. The deputation was the Rev J R Ellis, Wesleyan minister, Portmadoc. The statement of accounts was read by Mr D Carty Hughes, the local secretary, who stated that the sum collected amounted to over 925. For the last four years the collections have greatly increased, the increase this year being 35s. The Rev Robert Williams, Towyn, proposed, and the Rev Phlhp Price, Abergele, seconded the resolution that the account be passed. This having been carried the deputation addressed the meeting. He spoke of his experience as a missionary in the Madras Presi- dency, dwelling in particular on that part of it which bore connection with the Bible Society. Notwithstanding the many difficulties there are to I contend with, the efforts to spread the Bible have met with very appreciable success, and especially amongst the educated Hindus. At the close of of the meeting votes of thanks were proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by the Rev David Jones, M.A., to Mr Ellis for his able address, to the collectors for their faithfulness in going out to collect, to Mr Hughes for the careful manner in which he fulfils his duties as secretary, to Mr William Jones and his juvenile choir for their kindness in singing during the meeting, and to Mr Hughes, of Kinmel, through Mr Foulkes, for letting the hall free of charge to hold the meeting; which votes were passed unanimously