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The Education Bili. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. SIR,- Ever since the Education Act of 1870 came into operation (now over 30 years), we have been steadily paying grants to the voluntary or denominational schools, which grants amount to something like 80 per cent of the entire costs of maintenance of those schools. No objection to this has been raised by Noncon- formists or Liberals. Now, however, that a little money is required to put all the elementary schools (denominational and board schools) on a sound footing, and to give the children a sound progressive education, many Nonconformists and Liberals object and make all the fuss we now are witness- ing. Is this attitude logical or reasonable ? The things which we should remember are that the bill creates no new or fresh grievance, and that, if any- thing, the parsons who have mainly managed denomina- tional schools are to be placed under more control than ever, and this of a popular character. Such control is not, of course, absolute, and it cannot be so unless we are to buy up the schools they and their friends have built. To do that means a debt of lis ) y each householder in both England and Wales. That is the financial aspect of the matter. The only so-called grievance a Nonconformist can have is that the bill does not allow him the "privilege" of being the head-master in the Church school; but as no Nonconformist is there already, the grievance, as I have said, i not new or fresh. If Nonconformists want the privilege in question, then they must, of course, pay for it. They must accordingly buy up the Church or deno- minational schools and must pay the sums named above. I have met so many Nonconformist working men whose minds have been so poisoned by misrepresentations regarding this bill, that I have been under the necessity of explaining to them the facts above mentioned and I should be obliged if you would allow this communication to appear in your columns, so that other working men may know of this. Personally the Rural Labourers' League is interested n this matter only so far as it is likely to effect the interests of the labourers and working eltssei generally and as judging from the experience of the last 15 years, the Liberal Party has, .whenever it has been in power, thrown over the working classes for Home Rule and other doctrinaire topics, whilst the Unionists have passed good sound social legislation, benefiting the community at large, (especially the working class community) the League feels that it would ba disasirous if the Educa- tion Bill were defeated and the Unionist Party thrown out of office. We can expected no social legislation whatever from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Sir William Harcourt, Mr Lloyd-George, or even from Lord Rosebery.wbo if heyeame info power would find the Home gule question still hanging round their necks like a mill- stone We have had enough of that subject, and of all those who either openly or otherwise lend their support to it. The Irish Nationalists have declared they will not allow the Liberals to ;pass any measures in preference to Home Rule, which the country has twice most emphatically rejected.-I am, dear Sir, \ours faithfully, J L GREEN, Secretary. Rural Labourers' League, 110-111 Strand, London. W.C.

RHYL AND THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. COMMENCEMENT OF PREPARATIONS FOR THE GREAT EVENT OF 1904. A healthy spirit characterised the meeting in Rhyl Town Hall last Friday night of guarantors "and all others disposed to assist in promoting the success of the National Eisteddfod of 1904." The meeting was convened for the purpose of receiving the report of the deputation that attended the Bangor Eisteddfod to apply for the holding of the Eisteddfod in Rhyl in 1904, and for transacting such business as might be thought esseutial for starting the preparations relating thereto. There was a numerous attendance. Mr H A Tilby (chairman of the Urban District Council), who presided, said the result of the deputation's visit to Bmsjor last month was common knowledge, and he thought a large part of the credit for their success was due to the fact that they happened to have some well-known gentlemen amongst them living in Rhyl who had been at the Eisteddfod all the week, and who in the course of friendly conversation with members of the Association paved the way for a successful issue of Rhyl's application, He was sure the thanks of Rhyl were due to those gentlemen forming the deputation, especially to Mr L J Roberts and Mr D Trehearn (applause). But of course their success did not end there. They were now only at the beginning of a long series of efforts on which the success of the Eisteddfod of 1904 depended. Speaking frankly, he must confess that his joy at the success of the deputation's applica- tion was not altogether unalloyed with a certain degree of sorrow and regret that the town had been successful, because he realised at once that to get the Eisteddfo'd in their midst meant that they must make it a success. They could not afford- and he took it they did not intend-to allow it to be a failure. Not the least important consequence of the visit ot 1904,for which they must now earnestly prepare, was that it would give Rhyl a filip, and brine the town to the notice of countless thousands of people who as yet had no knowledge of its st.ronL' claims as a health resort and watering place. They must set before themselves a high ideal, and make it their endeavour that it should be said ef the 1904 Eisteddfod—"It has beaten all records." The accomplishment of such an ambition would depend largely upon the committees appointed to carry out the work, and above all they must have an executive body that could be relied upon to discharge the onerous duties devolving upon it with the fullest regard for business and economical principles (applause). He hoped in this respect they would profit by the experience of the past. On the other hand the coming Eisteddfod had its compensations. It was to-day a more important institution than it was on the last occasion on which it was held in Rhyl. Year by year it had been securing a larger amount of notice in the press. Consequently the advertisement Rhyl would get would be the best it probably ever had, for it was not only a National Eisteddfod it had become an International Eisteddfod, and at its gatherings there assembled delegates from all parts of the country, while choirs came from as far as America in order to compete. At Bangor, they would remember, the chief musical prizes went across the border. In other words they got to the other side of Offa's Dyke (a voice: "Shame"). Somebody said Shame," remarked the Chairman in conclusion. Well it might be a shame from a Welsh point of view-but a shame which he hoped would be removed when the Eisteddfod came to Rhyl, on which occasion he trusted that the slur which had been cast upon the musical abilities of the Welsh people would be removed (applause.) Mr L J Roberts, H.M.I.S., speaking as one of the deputation that visited Bangor, thought Mr Tilby had put the credit for their success upon the wrong shoulders. In his opinion it was due largely to Mr Tilby and to Mr P Mostvn Williams. Still, once they had succeeded in getting a hearing at Bangor, he felt that nothing could withstand the eloquence of the Rhyl repre- sentatives, With regard to the work now before them, he believed they would have a record con- test in the choral competitions in 1904. On every hand they heard that the Welsh choirs were waking up. On this point they had the assurance of Madame Novello Davies, and besides that choral societies had been formed atPortmadoc, Carnarvon, and various places in South Wales. Taking every- thing into consideration, he thought they could look forward with every confidence to the success of the Eisteddfod of 1904 (applause). Mr P Mostyn Williams said they had to face the fact that now they had to prepare for work, and that without delay. They must concentrate all their efforts to make the Eisteddfod of 1904 a grand success, and everyone must be prepared to accept a share of the responsibility. Peisonally he felt that inRliyl there was sufficient patriotic feeling to ensure the attainment of the object before them, and he trusted that eyery man would from that day onward do his duty," thus contributing towards the success which they hoped would crown their efforts (applause). Mr J Pierce-Lewis, as another member of the deputation, was called upon for a speech, but his remarks were very much to the point, being to the effect that the best thing the meeting could do now would be to get to business (hear, hear). On the motion of Mr A L Clews seconded by Mr J W Jones, it was resolved that the guarantors be formed the General Committee, Lord Mostyn being unanimously invited to become chairman. It was I decided that the guarantors be specially summoned for the purpose of appointing an Executive Com- mittee, the list to be open until Monday, 27th inst, and the meeting to be held on the Wednesday following. Mr A Rowlands (town clerk) was appointed hon secretary, and Mr Joshua Davies hon treasurer, pro tem. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

RHUDDLAN FIRE BRIGADE BAZAAR. A meeting for the purpose of making arrange- ments for the holding of a bazaar in aid of the funds of the Rhuddlan Fire Brigade was held on Saturday afternoon at the Fire Station. The chair was occupied by Mr R Morris, Hendref, and amongst those present were the Rev T W Vaughan (vicar), Messrs R C Enyon, J.P.. W Conwy Bell (chief officer of the Brigade), Lieuts Harris, Oldfield and J 0 Hughes, Messrs W E Morris (schoolmaster), Thos Davis, J Jones, Mrs Conwy Bell, Miss Roberts, Abbey House Miss Enyon, Hylas Mrs R C Thompson, Pentre Miss Davies, Bryncwnin Miss Davies, Tower House Mrs J 0 Hughes, Mrs Llewelyn Jones, Mrs Henry Jones, Miss Kilner, Mrs T E Griffiths, &c. The Chairman expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present to show their sympathy with the object of the meeting, remarking that it was a very worthy one, and one that all the inhabitants of the district should have at heart, inasmuch as the Brigade had shown itself a credit to the town of Rhuddlan, and should be encouraged in every way in its good work. Mr W Couwy Bell explained the object of the bazaar which they proposed to hold, and gave reasons for the appeal that was now being made for assistance. The real reason of course was to wipe out a debt which had been incurred in making the Brigade more efficient in all cases of fire. They were continually adding to the equip- ment, and there were many other additions required to enable them to keep up with the times. None of these things could be had without money, and in order to raise the necessary amount they had decided to hold a bazaar, which he was sure would be supported by all present and by many others. He was glad to see so many present, especially ladies, and begged to thank them on behalf of the Brigade for the sympathy they ex- hibited by sacrificing a Saturday afternoon to further the interests of the Rhuddlan Fire Brigade. The first resolution submitted was that a bazaar be held, and it was passed unanimously, but the date was not decided, that being left to the Ladies' Committee, which is composed of all the ladies present at the meeting, with power to add to their number. The gentlemen present were also formed into an Executive Committee. Mr J O Hughes was unanimously elected secretary, a n Mr Enyon treasurer. It was also decided that meeting of the Ladies' Committee be held this (Friday) afternoon at three o'clock, in the Fire Station. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. The Rhuddlan Fire Brigade was formed about five or six years ago, it being established through the late Captain Conwy purchasing from Messrs Shand and Mason a modern and powerful engine, the use of which he gave on condition that a brigade be formed at Rhuddlan. In a few days a sufficient number enrolled themselves as members, with Mr W Conwy Bell at their head as chief officer. The late Captain Conwy at his own expense also re-built and re-modelled the Fire Station, which is now considered second to none in North Wales. The Brigade is purely of a voluntary character, no man or men being paid for any service rendered other than those when on duty at fires. The last bazaar was held in the Castle grounds in 1898, when altogether E176 13s 6d was received, which, after deducting expenses, left to the credit of the brigade £ 127 16s 8d but on the present occasion it is expected that the net result will be much larger. The affair is in excel- lent hands, the secretary being most persistent in his efforts on behalf ot the brigade.

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